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Myeloid-derived growth factor suppresses VSMC dedifferentiation and attenuates postinjury neointimal formation in rats by activating S1PR2 and its downstream signaling
Restenosis after angioplasty is caused usually by neointima formation characterized by aberrant vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) dedifferentiation. Myeloid-derived growth factor (MYDGF), secreted from bone m...
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Research and Application of Hydrogen Sulfide Absorbent for Acid Cleaning and Scale Removal
This paper analyzes the composition of the scale samples from the injected water and the pipe strings of Qinghai Gasi Oilfield and determines that the scale samples are mainly composed of carbonate components ...
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Open AccessMyeloid cells interact with a subset of thyrocytes to promote their migration and follicle formation through NF-κB
The pathogenesis of thyroid dysgenesis (TD) is not well understood. Here, using a combination of single-cell RNA and spatial transcriptome sequencing, we identify a subgroup of NF-κB-activated thyrocytes locat...
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Finite-time and Fixed-time Bipartite Consensus Tracking for Second-order Multi-agent Systems via an Integral Sliding-mode Approach
This paper investigates the finite-time and fixed-time bipartite consensus tracking (Fin- and Fix-TBCT) problems for second-order multi-agent systems (MASs) under a signed directed communication network, in wh...
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Open AccessEffects of Lianhuaqingwen Capsules in adults with mild-to-moderate coronavirus disease 2019: an international, multicenter, double-blind, randomized controlled trial
In a randomized trial, Lianhuaqingwen (LHQW) capsule was effective for accelerating symptom recovery among patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). However, the lack of blinding and limited sample si...
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Open AccessRole of Charlson comorbidity index in predicting the ICU admission in patients with thoracic aortic aneurysm undergoing surgery
This study aimed to explore the value of the Charlson comorbidity index (CCI) in predicting ICU admission in patients with aortic aneurysm (AA).
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Deep learning enables automatic adult age estimation based on CT reconstruction images of the costal cartilage
Adult age estimation (AAE) is a challenging task. Deep learning (DL) could be a supportive tool. This study aimed to develop DL models for AAE based on CT images and compare their performance to the manual vis...
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Open AccessEvaluation of the accuracy of cone-beam computed tomography image segmentation of isolated tooth roots based on the dynamic threshold method
Accurate quantification of the root surface area (RSA) plays a decisive role in the advancement of periodontal, orthodontic, and restorative treatment modalities. In this study, we aimed to develop a dynamic t...
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Positions of the Glabellar Arteries: Implications for Glabellar Injection
Glabellar filler injection is linked to an increased risk of blindness. A thorough understanding of vascular changes in the glabellar area is critical for safety. The study's goal was to precisely determine th...
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Arsenic pollution, geochemical fractions, and leaching characteristics in soil samples from four contaminated sites in the Beijiang River Basin, South China
To remediate historically polluted sites before their land-use changes, it is essential to understand the concentration distribution, geochemical fraction, and migratory behavior of As in soil with varied part...
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Mechanism of Acupuncture and Moxibustion on Promoting Mucosal Healing in Ulcerative Colitis
The latest guideline about ulcerative colitis (UC) clinical practice stresses that mucosal healing, rather than anti-inflammation, is the main target in UC clinical management. Current mucosal dysfunction main...
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Insight-HXMT on-orbit thermal control status and thermal deformation impact analysis
The Hard X-ray Modulation Telescope is China’s first X-ray astronomy satellite launched on June 15, 2017, dubbed Insight-HXMT. Active and passive thermal control measures are employed to keep devices at suitable ...
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Open AccessPrevalence and molecular characterization of Giardia duodenalis in dairy cattle in Central Inner Mongolia, Northern China
Giardia duodenalis is a gastrointestinal protozoan ubiquitous in nature. It is a confirmed zoonotic pathogen, and cattle are considered a source of giardiasis outbreaks in humans. This study aimed to evaluate the...
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Open AccessPrevalence and molecular characterization of Cryptosporidium spp. in dairy cattle in Central Inner Mongolia, Northern China
Cryptosporidium is a gastrointestinal protozoan that widely exists in nature, it is an established zoonotic pathogen. Infected cattle are considered to be associated with cryptosporidiosis outbreaks in humans. In...
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Open AccessZebrafish gonad mutant models reveal neuroendocrine mechanisms of brain sexual dimorphism and male mating behaviors of different brain regions
Sexually dimorphic mating behaviors differ between sexes and involve gonadal hormones and possibly sexually dimorphic gene expression in the brain. However, the associations among the brain, gonad, and sexual ...
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Inhibiting the transcription and replication of Ebola viruses by disrupting the nucleoprotein and VP30 protein interaction with small molecules
Ebola virus (EBOV) causes hemorrhagic fever in humans with high morbidity and fatality. Although over 45 years have passed since the first EBOV outbreak, small molecule drugs are not yet available. Ebola viral...
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Effects of Different Materials on Desalting and Fertility of Coastal Saline Soil in Zhejiang Province, China
The shortage of cultivated land resources in coastal areas of Zhejiang province can be effectively resolved by improving coastal saline-alkali soil. In this study, the effects of different materials on saliniz...
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Association between weather and hip fracture in adults: a nationwide study in China 198 cities
Hip fractures represent a significant public health issue due to high incidence in aging society. Our study further proved that increased risk for hip fractures in adults is associated with weather conditions.
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Near-infrared optoelectronic synapses based on a Te/α-In2Se3 heterojunction for neuromorphic computing
Neuromorphic computing based on artificial optoelectronic synapses has attracted considerable attention owing to its high time/power efficiency and parallel processing capability. However, existing devices are...
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Are the altitudinal patterns of plant diversity derived from field surveys consistent with those from empirical integrated methods?
Field surveys and empirical integrated methods are commonly used in the ecological research to understand the altitudinal pattern of plant diversity of mountains. However, few studies have compared the differe...
