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Open AccessSperm-specific histone H1 in highly condensed sperm nucleus of Sargassum horneri
Spermatogenesis is one of the most dramatic changes in cell differentiation. Remarkable chromatin condensation of the nucleus is observed in animal, plant, and algal sperm. Sperm nuclear basic proteins (SNBPs)...
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Open AccessNeuromedin U-deficient rats do not lose body weight or food intake
Studies in genetically modified mice establish that essential roles of endogenous neuromedin U (NMU) are anorexigenic function and metabolic regulation, indicating that NMU is expected to be a potential target...
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Open AccessSpotted lanternfly predicted to establish in California by 2033 without preventative management
Models that are both spatially and temporally dynamic are needed to forecast where and when non-native pests and pathogens are likely to spread, to provide advance information for natural resource managers. Th...
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Open AccessA cross-sectional study on metabolic similarities and differences between inpatients with schizophrenia and those with mood disorders
One of the main causes of death in psychiatric patients is cardiovascular diseases which are closely related with lifestyle-related diseases. Psychiatric disorders include schizophrenia and mood disorders, who...
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Fucosyltransferase 8 plays a crucial role in the invasion and metastasis of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is the most common type of pancreatic cancer. It is an aggressive malignancy associated with poor prognosis because of recurrence, metastasis, and treatment resistance. ...
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Pharmacokinetic and toxicodynamic evaluation of 5-fluorouracil administration after major hepatectomy in a rat model
Chemotherapy after hepatectomy for colorectal liver metastasis has not been established, due to the toxic side effects, which are likely related to impaired drug clearance during liver regeneration. We investi...
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Efficacy and safety of leuprorelin acetate for subjects with spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy: pooled analyses of two randomized-controlled trials
Spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy (SBMA) is an adult-onset, hereditary neuromuscular disease characterized by muscle atrophy, weakness, contraction fasciculation, and bulbar involvement. Although the causativ...
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Comparison of four modeling tools for the prediction of potential distribution for non-indigenous weeds in the United States
This study compares four models for predicting the potential distribution of non-indigenous weed species in the conterminous U.S. The comparison focused on evaluating modeling tools and protocols as currently ...
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Open AccessAtPHT4;4 is a chloroplast-localized ascorbate transporter in Arabidopsis
Ascorbate is an antioxidant and coenzyme for various metabolic reactions in vivo. In plant chloroplasts, high ascorbate levels are required to overcome photoinhibition caused by strong light. However, ascorbate i...
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Response to “Potential distribution of citrus black spot in the United States based on climatic conditions”, Er et al. 2013
