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The fractional cumulative yields (FCY) of133mTe and133gTe in the spontaneous fission of252Cf were measured for the first time by a radiochemical method. The values ofFCY are 0.533±0.014 and 0.291±0.042 for133mTe ...
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Blends of melt-mixed butyl rubber (IIR) and anhydride-modified polypropylene (mPP) were observed to exhibit an insoluble fraction after extraction with boiling xylene. Possible origins of this insoluble fracti...
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D-Dimensional q-Harmonic Oscillator and d-Dimension q-Hydrogen Atom
A q-analogue of the D-dimensional harmonicoscillator is presented. A new realization of thequantum algebra SUq(1,1) via theD-dimensional q-harmonic oscillator is found. A model ofthe d-dimensional q-hydrogen atom...
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Specific targeted killing of ErbB2 positive breast cancer by retro virus-mediated Immunocaspase-3 secreting T cells
In this study, Immunocaspase-3 gene was transfected into Jurkat T lymphocytes and the targeted proapoptotic protein Immunocaspase-3 was stably secreted. Its entry to ErbB2 positive SKBr3 breast carcinoma cell lin...
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The effect of an amphiphilic surfactanton the co-assembly of gibbsite and low-dimensional-order, liquid-crystalline mesophases using a hydrothermal-gelafion-devitrification route was examined. Crystal growth b...
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Antihyperglycemic effects of total ginsenosides from leaves and stem of Panax ginseng
The antihyperglycemic effects of the total ginsenosides in Chinese ginseng (TGCG), extracted from leaves and the stem, were evaluated in diabetic C57BL/6J ob/ob mice.
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Prilimary result of temperature distribution and associated thermal stress in crust in Tianshui, China
The heat flow in crust and the thermal sdtress generated by the flow play a very important role in earthquake occurrence. Different crustal structure has different effect on heat distribution and associated th...
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Notch activation promotes cell proliferation and the formation of neural stem cell-like colonies in human glioma cells
Since Notch signaling plays a critical role in stem cells and oncogenesis, we hypothesized that Notch signaling might play roles in cancer stem cells and cancer cells with a stem cell phenotype. In this study,...
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Comparison of the cardiac effects between quinazoline-based α1-adrenoceptor antagonists on occlusion–reperfusion injury
Quinazoline-based compounds such as prazosin and its congeners including doxazosin, bunazosin, and terazosin are widely used as antihypertensive agents. However, there were many clinical observations showing t...
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Comparison of the cardiac electrophysiological effects between doxazosin and bunazosin
In Langendorff-perfused adult rat heart with constant pressure at 80 mmHg, we found doxazosin, an α1 adrenoceptor blocker, at 10 μM prolonged PR interval and induced occasional arrhythmia followed by complete inh...
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An improved process for cell disruption and astaxanthin extraction from Phaffia rhodozyma
Phaffia rhodozyma is one of the most important natural sources of the carotenoid astaxanthin, and the key process for extracting intracellular astaxanthin is disrption of the thick cell w...
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Polymerization of aniline under various concentrations of APS and HCl
Effects from various initial molar ratios of aniline (AN), ammonium peroxydisulfate (APS) and HCl ([AN]:[APS]:[HCl]) on the polymerization of AN were investigated. First, a scheme derived from a molecular poin...
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Characterization of the morphology and hydrophilicity of chitosan/caffeic acid hybrid scaffolds
The morphology and affinity of a scaffold influence the attachment of cells to its surfaces. In this study, the morphology and hydrophilicity of chitosan/caffeic acid hybrid scaffolds were investigated. Grafti...
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The respiratory burst activity and expression of catalase in white shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei, during long-term exposure to pH stress
In this study, changes of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the mRNA expression of catalase of the Pacific white shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei, exposed to pH (5.4, 6.7, 8.0, and 9.3) stress was investigated at dif...
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The goal of this research, conducted in the most southern part of Taiwan, was to create a new genotype: the “Hengchun Black Goat” (HB). Nubian (NU) goats were first crossed with a local breed, the Taiwan nativ...
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Anatomical study and modified incision of the infrahyoid myocutaneous flap
Skin paddle necrosis and neck function damage, particularly rotation, are two problems associated with the infrahyoid myocutaneous flap clinical application. The aim of this study was to investigate vessel sup...
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MiR-26a regulates cell cycle and anoikis of human esophageal adenocarcinoma cells through Rb1-E2F1 signaling pathway
Resistance to anoikis, the subtype of apoptosis induced by lack of matrix adhesion, contributes to malignant transformation and development of metastasis. MicroRNAs play key regulatory roles in tumorigenesis a...
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Combined hyoid bone flap in laryngeal reconstruction after extensive partial laryngectomy for laryngeal cancer
Patients undergoing extensive partial laryngectomy require laryngeal reconstruction to restore function. Several techniques have been described, but they are associated with complications such as laryngeal ste...
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PTPN12 inhibits oral squamous epithelial carcinoma cell proliferation and invasion and can be used as a prognostic marker
Protein tyrosine phosphatase nonreceptor type 12 (PTPN12) has been recognized as a tumor suppressor gene that may inhibit tumor growth. However, PTPN12 expression in oral squamous carcinoma (OSCC) has not been...
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Open AccessCaffeic acid phenethyl amide improves glucose homeostasis and attenuates the progression of vascular dysfunction in Streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats
Glucose intolerance and cardiovascular complications are major symptoms in patients with diabetes. Many therapies have proven beneficial in treating diabetes in animals by protecting the cardiovascular system ...
