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Intravenous Dexmedetomidine Combined with Ultrasound-Guided Rectus Sheath Block for Open Gastrectomy: a Prospective Randomized Trial
To compare the incidences of positive hemodynamic response (HR > 100 beats min−1 or SBP > 160 mmHg) during abdominal exploration and moderate pain after surgery, when using dexmedetomidine infusion and rectus she...
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A New Strategy for Improving the Efficiency of Low-temperature Selective Catalytic Reduction of NOx with CH4via the Combination of Non-thermal Plasma and Ag2O/TiO2 Photocatalyst
In the present work, a remarkable combination of non-thermal plasma and photocatalyst was developed to widen the operating temperature window of selective catalytic reduction(SCR) of NOx with CH4, especially to i...
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Open AccessImprovement of rice blast resistance by develo** monogenic lines, two-gene pyramids and three-gene pyramid through MAS
Rice blast caused by Magnaporthe oryzae (M. oryzae) is one of the most destructive diseases in rice production. Development of resistant varieties through pyramiding of resistant (R) genes is considered as an eff...
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Open AccessMeta-analysis of studies comparing conservative treatment with antibiotics and appendectomy for acute appendicitis in the adult
Appendectomy is considered the first treatment choice for appendicitis. However, controversy exists since conservative therapy is associated with fewer complications than appendectomy for patients with acute a...
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Integrating GWAS, QTL, map** and RNA-seq to identify candidate genes for seed vigor in rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Seed vigor is an important seed quality trait in rice (Oryza sativa L.) that profoundly affects seedling morphogenesis in different environments. Generally, highly vigorous seeds have many advantages in agricultu...
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Urban expansion simulation and scenario prediction using cellular automata: comparison between individual and multiple influencing factors
Quantifying the contribution of driving factors is crucial to urban expansion modeling based on cellular automata (CA). The objective of this study is to compare individual-factor-based (IFB) models and multi-...
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Open AccessDevelopment of a core SNP arrays based on the KASP method for molecular breeding of rice
The development and utilization of genetic markers play a pivotal role in marker-assisted breeding of rice cultivars during pyramiding of valuable genes. Among molecular markers, SNPs have become the most prom...
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Development and utilization of functional KASP markers to improve rice eating and cooking quality through MAS breeding
There is a steady demand for high-quality rice varieties though consumers’ preference for high-quality rice varies from regions. The improvement of the quality of rice, especially its eating and cooking qualit...
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Open AccessIdentification of Magnaporthe oryzae-elicited rice novel miRNAs and their targets by miRNA and degradome sequencing
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play an important role in plant growth, development and responses to stresses. Rice blast is one of the most devastating diseases in rice production. However, little is known regarding the effe...
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Open AccessThe effect of Lasik surgery on myopic anisometropes’ sensory eye dominance
Lasik is a common surgery for treating anisometropia. In this study, we asked a specific question: what’s the effect of Lasik surgery on anisometropes’ sensory eye dominance ? Fifteen myop...
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A genoty** platform assembled with high-throughput DNA extraction, codominant functional markers, and automated CE system to accelerate marker-assisted improvement of rice
The introgression of multiple genes into traditional cultivars using marker-assisted selection (MAS) in order to obtain favorable traits is an effective strategy to achieve improved rice lines. Genoty** of m...
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Open AccessEpithelium-specific Ets transcription factor-1 acts as a negative regulator of cyclooxygenase-2 in human rheumatoid arthritis synovial fibroblasts
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is characterized by excessive synovial inflammation. Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) is an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of arachidonic acid (AA) into prostaglandins. Epithelium-speci...
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Synthesis, DNA-binding properties and cytotoxicity evaluation of two copper(II) complexes based on curcumin
Two Cu(II) complexes based on curcumin, namely CuL 2 1 [HL1 = 1,7-bis[4-(2-oxymethylenepyridine)-3-methoxyl]phenyl-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-diketone] and CuL ...
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Clustering of the abundance of West Nile virus vector mosquitoes in Peel Region, Ontario, Canada
Understanding the spatial–temporal distribution of vector mosquitoes is essential in designing an efficient mosquito control strategy to reduce the risk of the mosquito-borne disease. In this paper, we apply a...
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Two copper(II) complexes of curcumin derivatives: synthesis, crystal structure and in vitro antitumor activity
Two Cu(II) complexes of curcumin derivatives, formulated as CuL 2 a (1) and CuL 2 b (2) [HLa = 1,7-bis(4-e...
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Open AccessRisk factors for early postoperative cognitive dysfunction after non-coronary bypass surgery in Chinese population
The present study was performed to investigate the incidence of early postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) after non-coronary bypass surgery and the potential risk factors in Chinese population.
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Open AccessPrognostic factors affecting the clinical outcome of carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma in the major salivary gland
Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma (CXPA) is an uncommon malignant tumor with highly aggressive biological behavior. Our goal was to investigate the prognosis of CXPA in the major salivary glands and factors inf...
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Open AccessThe oyster genome reveals stress adaptation and complexity of shell formation
The Pacific oyster Crassostrea gigas belongs to one of the most species-rich but genomically poorly explored phyla, the Mollusca. Here we report the sequencing and assembly of the oyster genome using short reads ...
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Combined effects of a neutrophil elastase inhibitor (sivelestat sodium) and a free radical scavenger (edaravone) on lipopolysaccharide-induced acute lung injury in rats
The present study aimed to investigate the combined effects of a neutrophil elastase inhibitor, sivelestat sodium, with a free radical scavenger, edaravone, on lipolysaccharide (LPS)-induced acute lung injury ...
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SNR and Carrier Phase Estimation of BPSK Signal
A method estimating signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and carrier phase of the binary phase shift keying (BPSK) signal was proposed. First, the complex passband signal was converted to the complex baseband signal. T...
