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Enhanced protective effect of whey protein fermented with Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus IM36 on dexamethasone-induced myotube atrophy
This study investigated the preventive potential of whey protein fermented with Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus IM36 (FWP) against muscle atrophy induced by dexamethasone (DEX). FWP exhibited enhanced antioxidant ac...
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Non-Mitochondrial Aconitase-2 Mediates the Transcription of Nuclear-Encoded Electron Transport Chain Genes in Fission Yeast
Aconitase-2 (Aco2) is present in the mitochondria, cytosol, and nucleus of fission yeast. To explore its function beyond the well-known role in the mitochondrial tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle, we conducted ge...
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Open AccessEfficacy of RCI001 as a therapeutic candidate of dry eye disease in a modified mixed dry eye model
To evaluate the therapeutic effects of topical RCI001 (RCI) and compare its efficacy with that of 1% prednisolone acetate (PDE) and 5% Lifitegrast in a modified mixed dry eye disease (DED) model.
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Highly conductive MXene/Ag nanowire/UV-resin/polycarbonate flexible transparent electrode for capacitive sensors
In the field of wearable electronics, MXenes have emerged as promising two-dimensional (2D) materials, exhibiting exceptional properties such as metallic conductivity, water dispersibility, thermal stability, ...
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Open AccessVariability of relationship between inner-retinal structural changes and visual dysfunction in optic neuropathy
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) displays the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) or macular ganglion cell and inner plexiform layer (GCIPL) thickness below 1st percentile in red color. This finding generally i...
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Comparison for Accelerated Degradation of New and Old 6.6 kV AC XLPE Cables
XLPE (Cross-linked Polyethylene) cable has excellent chemical resistance, heat resistance and electrical characteristics, playing a pivotal role in transmission and distribution systems. In the case of distrib...
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Evaluation of Surface Ground Vibrations Induced by Tunnel Blasts During Railway Construction: A Case Study
Ground vibration is a major concern during tunnel blasting operations, and its control plays an important role in minimizing the undesirable environmental impacts of the blasting. This paper presents the obser...
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Open AccessIncidentally found parotid gland lesion in 18F-FDG PET/CT for staging evaluation of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma: remote possibility of metastatic tumor or second primary salivary gland malignancy
We primarily aimed to evaluate whether parotid incidental lesion (PIL) in 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (18F-FDG PET/CT) for staging evaluation of patients with hepatocel...
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Open AccessAutonomous self-healing supramolecular polymer transistors for skin electronics
Skin-like field-effect transistors are key elements of bio-integrated devices for future user-interactive electronic-skin applications. Despite recent rapid developments in skin-like stretchable transistors, i...
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Development of Roll Tap** Machine Capable of Synchronized Control of Spindle Rotation and Feeding Speed
In the roll tap** process of nut manufacturing, the tap** process is controlled only by the feed force in many cases, and only few studies have specifically analyzed the effect of the feeding speed and the...
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Open AccessCritical period of oxygen supplementation and invasive ventilation: implications for severe retinopathy of prematurity
Several studies have identified graded oxygen saturation targets to prevent retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), a serious complication in preterm infants. We aimed to analyze the critical period of oxygen supple...
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Effects of chill vent gap and sleeve-plunger tip clearance on the vacuum degree of mold cavity and mechanical properties in high vacuum diecasting
To minimize the weight of automotive components, manufacturers have started to integrate large-scale Al automotive body parts. This large-area casting method is primarily based on large-scale die-casting. In p...
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Open AccessPrediction of neovascular age-related macular degeneration recurrence using optical coherence tomography images with a deep neural network
Neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) can result in blindness if left untreated, and patients often require repeated anti-vascular endothelial growth factor injections. Although, the treat-and-ex...
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The association between refractory plantar fasciitis and insertional Achilles tendinopathy and peripheral spondyloarthritis: a report of human leukocyte antigen B-27 investigation and treatment outcome
This study aimed to determine the presence of peripheral spondyloarthritis and investigate the clinical characteristics of patients with concurrent peripheral spondyloarthritis in those presenting with refract...
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Risk of central nervous system demyelinating attack or optic neuritis recurrence after pediatric optic neuritis in Korea
To investigate the rate of development of symptomatic central nervous system (CNS) demyelinating attacks or recurrent optic neuritis (ON) after the first episode of ON and its risk factors for Korean pediatric...
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Open AccessIn-vivo integration of soft neural probes through high-resolution printing of liquid electronics on the cranium
Current soft neural probes are still operated by bulky, rigid electronics mounted to a body, which deteriorate the integrity of the device to biological systems and restrict the free behavior of a subject. We ...
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Open AccessDifferential effects of cholesterol levels on cognition according to body mass index in Parkinson’s disease
Cholesterol is an essential component of the neuronal cell membrane and is crucial for neuronal function; however, the role of cholesterol levels in Parkinson’s disease (PD) is debatable. This study investigat...
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Open AccessUnderstanding the molecular mechanism of pathogenic variants of BIR2 domain in XIAP-deficient inflammatory bowel disease
X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis protein (XIAP) deficiency causes refractory inflammatory bowel disease. The XIAP protein plays a pivotal role in the pro-inflammatory response through the nucleotide-binding oli...
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Open AccessDifferent effect of hypo- and hypermetabolism on cognition in dementia with Lewy bodies: are they coupled or independent?
Patients with dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) show widespread brain metabolic changes. This study investigated whether brain hypo- and hypermetabolism in DLB have differential effects on cognition. We enrolled...
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Open AccessComparison of corticocancellous bone graft from the anterolateral metaphysis of the distal radius versus iliac crest for the treatment of unstable scaphoid nonunion with humpback deformity
Corticocancellous bone grafting from the iliac crest is acceptable treatment for unstable scaphoid nonunion with a viable proximal pole. However, harvesting graft from the iliac crest is associated with donor ...
