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Raddeanin A Protects the BRB Through Inhibiting Inflammation and Apoptosis in the Retina of Alzheimer’s Disease
Neuroinflammation and endothelial cell apoptosis are prominent features of blood–brain barrier (BBB) disruption, which have been described in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and can predict cognitive decline. Recent ...
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Efficacy and safety of dabigatran and rivaroxaban in atrial fibrillation patients with impaired liver function: a multicenter retrospective cohort study
The efficacy and safety of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in atrial fibrillation (AF) patients with impaired liver function (ILF) have not been sufficiently studied. The aim of this study was to evaluate t...
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Thermally modulated photoelectronic synaptic behavior in HfS2/VO2 heterostructure
Neuromorphic computing is known for its efficient computational speed, low latency, and reduced power consumption, which is considered a pivotal technology to overcome the von Neumann bottleneck. Artificial sy...
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TiO2-Fe2TiO5 heterostructure hollow spheres enable high-performance lithium-sulfur batteries via interfacial engineering
The shuttle effect of lithium polysulfides between sulfur cathode and lithium anode is a notorious problem in the commercial application of lithium-sulfur batteries. Herein, heterostructured TiO2-Fe2TiO5 hollow s...
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Microstructure and room temperature fracture toughness of Nb–Si-based alloys with Sr addition
Nb–Si-based alloys show great potential to surpass the widely used Ni-based superalloys. The element Sr is widely applied in aluminum and magnesium alloys, but reports about the effects of Sr on Nb–Si-based al...
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Pharmacokinetics of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir and the drug-drug interaction with calcineurin inhibitor in renal transplant recipients
To describe the pharmacokinetic (PK) characteristics of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir in renal transplant recipients and explore the potential factors that related to the PK variance of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir and its...
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Open AccessPedigree analysis exploring the inconsistency between diverse phenotypes and testing criteria for germline TP53 mutations in Chinese women with breast cancer
In the present study, we addressed the inconsistency between the testing criteria and diverse phenotypes for germline TP53 mutation in patients with breast cancer in the Chinese population.
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Robust Heterogeneous Model Fitting for Multi-source Image Correspondences
Traditional feature detection and description methods, such as scale-invariant feature transform, are susceptible to nonlinear radiation distortions (NRDs) and geometric distortions (GDs), which in turn genera...
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Oxidation resistant low-alloyed Ti alloys with good ductility
Oxidation resistance enhancement of pure Ti often comes at the cost of reduced ductility, which is frequently the problem through alloying with sole Al, Si, W, Mo and B. To overcome the short coming of single ...
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Metabolic engineering of Saccharomyces cerevisiae for high-level production of (+)-ambrein from glucose
(+)-Ambrein is the primary component of ambergris, a rare product found in sperm whales (Physeter microcephalus). Microbial production using sustainable resources is a promising way to replace animal extraction a...
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Open AccessIncreased ONECUT2 induced by Helicobacter pylori promotes gastric cancer cell stemness via an AKT-related pathway
Helicobacter pylori (HP) infection initiates and promotes gastric carcinogenesis. ONECUT2 shows promise for tumor diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. This study explored ONECUT2’s role and the specific mechanism...
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Open AccessThe clinical value of artificial intelligence in assisting junior radiologists in thyroid ultrasound: a multicenter prospective study from real clinical practice
This study is to propose a clinically applicable 2-echelon (2e) diagnostic criteria for the analysis of thyroid nodules such that low-risk nodules are screened off while only suspicious or indeterminate ones a...
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Open AccessPolygenic risk score of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease amplifies the health impact on severe liver disease and metabolism-related outcomes
Although the inherited risk factors associated with fatty liver disease are well understood, little is known about the genetic background of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and...
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Postoperative EEG abnormalities in relation to neurodevelopmental outcomes after pediatric cardiac surgery
We had reported that postoperative EEG background including sleep-wake cycle (SWC) and discharge (seizures, spikes/sharp waves) abnormalities were significantly correlated with adverse early outcomes in childr...
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Open AccessInhibition of DUSP18 impairs cholesterol biosynthesis and promotes anti-tumor immunity in colorectal cancer
Tumor cells reprogram their metabolism to produce specialized metabolites that both fuel their own growth and license tumor immune evasion. However, the relationships between these functions remain poorly unde...
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Open AccessEvaluating local plant species for effective fall armyworm management strategies in Taiwan
The emergence of Spodoptera frugiperda (fall armyworm; FAW) in the world has raised concerns regarding its impact on crop production, particularly on corn and sorghum. While chemical control and Bt crops have bee...
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Open AccessBenmelstobart, anlotinib and chemotherapy in extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer: a randomized phase 3 trial
Immunochemotherapy is the first-line standard for extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC). Combining the regimen with anti-angiogenesis may improve efficacy. ETER701 was a multicenter, double-blind, r...
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Open AccessSurvival of advanced/recurrent gastrointestinal stromal tumors treated with tyrosine kinase inhibitors in Taiwan: a nationwide registry study
Most gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) harbor c-KIT or PDGFRA mutations. Administration of tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) has significantly improved the survival of patients with GISTs. We aimed to evalu...
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Electroacupuncture Alleviates Memory Deficits in APP/PS1 Mice by Targeting Serotonergic Neurons in Dorsal Raphe Nucleus
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has become a significant global concern, but effective drugs able to slow down AD progression is still lacked. Electroacupuncture (EA) has been demonstrated to ameliorate cognitive imp...
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Open AccessAntibiotic use and risk of autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a population-based cohort study
The gut microbiota is believed to influence neurodevelopment through the gut–brain axis, but prior studies have shown inconsistent results regarding early childhood antibiotic exposure and subsequent risk of a...