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Open AccessThe value of L3 skeletal muscle index in evaluating preoperative nutritional risk and long-term prognosis in colorectal cancer patients
L3 skeletal muscle index (L3SMI) was reportedly related to postoperative outcomes. We aimed to investigate the value of L3SMI in evaluating preoperative nutritional risk and long-term prognosis in colorectal c...
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Leukocyte immunoglobulin-like receptor B4 protects against cardiac hypertrophy via SHP-2-dependent inhibition of the NF-κB pathway
Cardiac hypertrophy is a complex pathological process, and the molecular mechanisms underlying hypertrophic remodeling have not been clearly elucidated. Leukocyte immunoglobulin-like receptor B4 (lilrb4) is an...
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Open AccessStructural basis of tubulin detyrosination by VASH2/SVBP heterodimer
The C-terminus of α-tubulin undergoes a detyrosination/tyrosination cycle and dysregulation of this cycle is associated with cancer and other diseases. The molecular mechanisms of tubulin tyrosination are well...
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Open AccessLncRNA PVT1 regulates atrial fibrosis via miR-128-3p-SP1-TGF-β1-Smad axis in atrial fibrillation
Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNA) plasmacytoma variant translocation 1 (PVT1) has been shown to be associated with liver fibrosis. Nevertheless, the role of PVT1 in atrial fibrosis remains undefined. This study ai...
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Open AccessThe health service capacity of primary health care in West China: different perspectives of physicians and their patients
Many countries, including China, have identified the primary health care system as a reform priority. The purpose of this study is to compare the perceived service capacity of primary care from the perspective...
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Effect of maternal and embryonic factors on frozen-thawed IVF-ET outcome after pre-equilibration with hyaluronan
To systematically evaluate the effect of maternal and embryonic factors on in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET) outcomes among Chinese patients after using hyaluronan-enriched transfer medium (H...
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Effect of postharvest UV-B or UV-C irradiation on phenolic compounds and their transcription of phenolic biosynthetic genes of table grapes
Ultraviolet (UV) irradiation has been related to the extension shelf-life and maintenance of postharvest quality in fruits. However, the comparison of UV-B and UV-C treatment on the biosynthesis of phenolic co...
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Discrimination and Measurements of Three Flavonols with Similar Structure Using Terahertz Spectroscopy and Chemometrics
Terahertz (THz) technique, a recently developed spectral method, has been researched and used for the rapid discrimination and measurements of food compositions due to its low-energy and non-ionizing character...
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Erratum to: Disruption of mindin exacerbates cardiac hypertrophy and fibrosis
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Preparation of a biphase composite scaffold and its application in tissue engineering for femoral osteochondral defects in rabbits
Three-dimensional bioactive scaffolds are useful tools for stem cell implant in tissue-engineering. For chondral and subchondral repair, the chondroinductive and osteoinductive property of a scaffold is a majo...
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Exposure assessment of workplace manufacturing titanium dioxide particles
With the widespread use of titanium dioxide (TiO2) human exposure is inevitable, but the exposure data on TiO2 are still limited. This study adopted off-line filter-based sampling combined with real-time activity...
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Effect of Ultra-Fast Cooling on Microstructure and Properties of High Strength Steel for Shipbuilding
The effect of ultra-fast cooling(UFC) and conventional accelerated cooling(AcC) on the mechanical properties and microstructure of controlled rolled AH32 grade steel plates on industrial scale were compared us...
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Diphenyl derivatives from coastal saline soil fungus Aspergillus iizukae
Two new diphenyl derivatives, named iizukines A (1) and B (2), along with nine known compounds were isolated from coastal saline soil derived fungus Aspergillus iizukae. The structures were determined by extensiv...
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Open AccessOveruse of antibiotics for the common cold – attitudes and behaviors among doctors in rural areas of Shandong Province, China
Irrational antibiotic use is common in rural areas of China, despite the growing recognition of the importance of appropriate prescribing to contain antibiotic resistance. The aim of this study was to analyze ...
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Open AccessHyperbaric oxygen therapy in China
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is defined as a treatment in which a patient intermittently breathes 100% oxygen while the treatment chamber is pressurized to a pressure greater than sea level (1.0 atmosphere...
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Study on the Condition Monitoring System of Certain Type of Turboshaft Engine Based on Flight Data
The study of the condition monitoring system was the basis of the condition based maintenance which is the mode adopted by the advanced aero-engine. Referring to the work and maintenance features of a certain ...
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Oxidative stress and MAPK involved into ATF2 expression in immortalized human urothelial cells treated by arsenic
ATF2 is a subfamily member of AP-1 and has an important role in cellular stress responses. ATF2 has been implicated in a transcriptional response leading to cell migration and malignant tumor progression. Howe...
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Recurrence in giant cell tumour of bone: imaging features and risk factors
This study was done to investigate X-ray, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging features of recurrence in giant cell tumour of bone (GCTB) and to evaluate risk factors.
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Crystallization behaviors and foaming properties of diatomite-filled polypropylene composites
The non-isothermal crystallization kinetics and foaming properties of polypropylene (PP) filled with various contents of diatomite were investigated. The results showed that the diatomite had strong effects on...
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Interferon regulatory factor 3 is a negative regulator of pathological cardiac hypertrophy
Interferon regulatory factor (IRF) 3, a member of the highly conserved IRF family transcription factors, plays a pivotal role in innate immune response, apoptosis, and oncogenesis. Recent studies have implicat...
