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Elimination of cracks in stainless steel casings via 3D printed sand molds with an internal topology structure
The important supporting component in a gas turbine is the casing, which has the characteristics of large size, complex structure, and thin wall. In the context of existing 3DP sand casting processes, casting ...
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Open AccessAssociation between pretreatment emotional distress and immune checkpoint inhibitor response in non-small-cell lung cancer
Emotional distress (ED), commonly characterized by symptoms of depression and/or anxiety, is prevalent in patients with cancer. Preclinical studies suggest that ED can impair antitumor immune responses, but fe...
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Open AccessTanshinone IIA is superior to paricalcitol in ameliorating tubulointerstitial fibrosis through regulation of VDR/Wnt/β-catenin pathway in rats with diabetic nephropathy
Glomerulosclerosis and tubulointerstitial fibrosis (TIF) are closely involved in the development of diabetic nephropathy (DN). Moreover, the development of TIF is closely related to epithelial-to-mesenchymal t...
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Open AccessIntegrated analysis of the DNA methylome and RNA transcriptome during the development of skeletal muscle in Duroc pigs
Skeletal muscle development plays a crucial role in yield and quality of pork; however, this process is influenced by various factors. In this study, we employed whole-genome bisulfite sequencing (WGBS) and tr...
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Open AccessPreoperative chemoradiotherapy in older patients with rectal cancer guided by comprehensive geriatric assessment within a multidisciplinary team—a multicenter phase II trial
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of preoperative concurrent chemoradiotherapy (preCRT) for locally advanced rectal cancer in older people who were classified as “fit” by compre...
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Open AccessIdentification and coregulation pattern analysis of long noncoding RNAs in the mouse brain after Angiostrongylus cantonensis infection
Angiostrongyliasis is a highly dangerous infectious disease. Angiostrongylus cantonensis larvae migrate to the mouse brain and cause symptoms, such as brain swelling and bleeding. Noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs) are nove...
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Open AccessClinical spectrum, over 12-year follow-up and experience of SGLT2 inhibitors treatment on patients with glycogen storage disease type Ib: a single-center retrospective study
Glycogen storage disease type Ib (GSD Ib) is a rare disorder characterized by impaired glucose homeostasis caused by mutations in the SLC37A4 gene. It is a severe inherited metabolic disease associated with hypog...
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Open AccessThe impact of preoperative biliary drainage on postoperative healthcare-associated infections and clinical outcomes following pancreaticoduodenectomy: a ten-year retrospective analysis
Pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is a complex procedure and easily accompanied by healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). This study aimed to assess the impact of PBD on postoperative infections and clinical outc...
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Open AccessOmentin-1 inhibits the development of benign prostatic hyperplasia by attenuating local inflammation
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a prevalent disease affecting elderly men, with chronic inflammation being a critical factor in its development. Omentin-1, also known as intelectin-1 (ITLN-1), is an anti...
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Open AccessGlobal fungal-host interactome map** identifies host targets of candidalysin
Candidalysin, a cytolytic peptide toxin secreted by the human fungal pathogen Candida albicans, is critical for fungal pathogenesis. Yet, its intracellular targets have not been extensively mapped. Here, we perfo...
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Open AccessCorrection to: Expert consensus on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of respiratory syncytial virus infections in children
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Open AccessTherapeutic potential of berberine in attenuating cholestatic liver injury: insights from a PSC mouse model
Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a chronic liver disease characterized by progressive biliary inflammation and bile duct injury. Berberine (BBR) is a bioactive isoquinoline alkaloid found in various her...
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Open AccessExpert consensus on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of respiratory syncytial virus infections in children
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading global cause of respiratory infections and is responsible for about 3 million hospitalizations and more than 100,000 deaths annually in children younger than 5 ...
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Open AccessEpidemiological and clinical profile of pediatric hepatitis B virus infections in Wuhan: a retrospective cohort study
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) remains a substantial public health safety concern drawing considerable attention in China and globally. The detection of HBV serological markers can enable the assessment of HBV infect...
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Open AccessPrognostic implications of alpha-fetoprotein and C-reactive protein elevation in hepatocellular carcinoma following resection (PACE): a large cohort study of 2770 patients
Routine clinical staging for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) incorporates liver function, general health, and tumor morphology. Further refinement of prognostic assessments and treatment decisions may benefit f...
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Open AccessAn immortal porcine preadipocyte cell strain for efficient production of cell-cultured fat
Adding adipose cells to cell-cultured meat can provide a distinctive aroma and juicy texture similar to real meat. However, a significant challenge still exists in obtaining seed cells that can be propagated f...
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Open AccessAbnormal expression of miR-3653-3p, caspase 1, IL-1β in peripheral blood of schizophrenia
Schizophrenia (SCZ) is a chronic, highly relapsing, severe mental disorder with an unclear etiology. Cytokine-mediated neuroimmune abnormalities have been repeatedly revealed. IL-1β was reported to play a vita...
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Open AccessCaveolin-1 is critical for hepatic iron storage capacity in the development of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is associated with disordered lipid and iron metabolism. Our previous study has substantiated the pivotal role of Caveolin-1 (Cav-1) in protecting hepatocytes and media...
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Open AccessA Sedentary Lifestyle Changes the Composition and Predicted Functions of the Gut Bacterial and Fungal Microbiota of Subjects from the Same Company
A sedentary lifestyle affects the diversity and composition of the gut microbiota, but previous studies have mainly focused on bacteria instead of fungi. Here, we compared both the fecal bacterial and fungal m...
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Open AccessResearch on the development methodology for clinical practice guidelines for organic integration of traditional Chinese and Western medicine
Integrated traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Western medicine (WM) is a new medical science grounded in the knowledge bases of both TCM and WM, which then forms a unique modern medical system in China. In...
