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Open AccessDiffusion-tensor magnetic resonance imaging as a non-invasive assessment of extracellular matrix remodeling in lumbar paravertebral muscles of rats with sarcopenia
Extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling in skeletal muscle is a significant factor in the development of sarcopenia. This study aims to evaluate changes in ECM remodeling in the lumbar paravertebral muscles of s...
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Interdecadal variability of the warm Arctic-cold Eurasia: synergetic modulation by the Arctic Oscillation and Barents sea ice
Arctic and Eurasian wintertime temperature displays a north-south dipole distribution, characterized by a marked inter-decadal reversal between 1988–2003 and 2003–2016. This study unveils the roles of winter A...
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Open AccessThe roles of neural stem cells in myelin regeneration and repair therapy after spinal cord injury
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a complex tissue injury that results in a wide range of physical deficits, including permanent or progressive disabilities of sensory, motor and autonomic functions. To date, limita...
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Open AccessStudy on the failure mechanism of high-temperature granite under two cooling modes
In the geothermal development of hot dry rock (HDR), both the drilling of the wellbore and the heat exchange of the heat reservoir involve the effects of different cold and hot conditions on the high-temperatu...
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Open AccessZinc oxide nanoparticles induces cell death and consequently leading to incomplete neural tube closure through oxidative stress during embryogenesis
The implementation of Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) raises concerns regarding their potential toxic effects on human health. Although more and more researches have confirmed the toxic effects of ZnO NPs, ...
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A Pedigree Investigation of H-antigen Deletion Caused by Mutation of 658 C to T in the FUT1 Gene
H-antigen deletion is often caused by FUT1 gene mutation, which is a very rare blood group. In this case, the H-antigen phenotype, FUT1, FUT2 sequences, and family genetic investigation of a 26-year-old patien...
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Open AccessIndirect non-linear effects of landscape patterns on vegetation growth in Kunming City
Urban greening is becoming an important strategy in improving urban ecosystem services and sustainability. Identifying the response of vegetation to urbanization and urban landscape patterns can help in planni...
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Recent advances in lycopene and germacrene a biosynthesis and their role as antineoplastic drugs
Sesquiterpenes and tetraterpenes are classes of plant-derived natural products with antineoplastic effects. While plant extraction of the sesquiterpene, germacrene A, and the tetraterpene, lycopene suffers sup...
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Decoding the court: Insights into basketball training and performance optimization through time-motion analysis
Basketball, a dynamic team sport, demands a multifaceted approach to training and competition for players’ well-being and optimal performance. This investigation aims to analyze basketball training with match-...
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Open AccessExamination of learning ability development through the implementation of the “autonomy-collaboration” learning mode grounded in evidence-based medicine practice
Currently, there are still some shortcomings in EBM education in China.The study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the novel evidence-based medicine (EBM) learning model of “autonomy-collaboration.”
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Open AccessRetraction Note: FoxM1-mediated RFC5 expression promotes temozolomide resistance
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The effect of extracellular polymeric substances on MICP solidifying rare earth slags and stabilizing Th and U
Microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) has been used to cure rare earth slags (RES) containing radionuclides (e.g. Th and U) and heavy metals with favorable results. However, the role of microbial ...
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Geometric Error Measurement of Rotary Axes on Five-Axis Machine Tools: A Review
For achieving high precision and effectiveness in five-axis computer numerical control (CNC) machine tools, the geometrical accuracy of the rotary axes is a crucial performance criterion. Furthermore, recent a...
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Open AccessAdherence to the dietary approaches to stop hypertension diet reduces the risk of diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis
Despite several epidemiological studies reporting a significant association between adherence to the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet and the risk of diabetes mellitus, the results remain co...
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Open AccessPhotocatalytic degradation of methylene blue over MIL-100(Fe)/GO composites: a performance and kinetic study
Adsorption coupled with photocatalytic degradation is proposed to fulfill the removal and thorough elimination of organic dyes. Herein, we report a facile hydrothermal synthesis of MIL-100(Fe)/GO photocatalyst...
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Discovery of a T cell proliferation-associated regulator signature correlates with prognosis risk and immunotherapy response in bladder cancer
The efficacy of immunotherapy is heavily influenced by T cell activity. This study aimed to examine how T cell proliferation regulators can predict the prognosis and response to immunotherapy in patients with ...
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Open AccessEvaluation optimum ratio of synthetic bone graft material and platelet rich fibrin mixture in a metal 3D printed implant to enhance bone regeneration
This study aims to evaluate the optimal ratio of synthetic bone graft (SBG) material and platelet rich fibrin (PRF) mixed in a metal 3D-printed implant to enhance bone regeneration.
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Open AccessCanagliflozin alleviates pulmonary hypertension by activating PPARγ and inhibiting its S225 phosphorylation
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a progressive fatal disease with no cure. Canagliflozin (CANA), a novel medication for diabetes, has been found to have remarkable cardiovascular benefits. However, few studies h...
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Double-confined nanoheterostructure Sb/Sb2S3@Ti3C2Tx@C toward ultra-stable Li-/Na-ion batteries
Antimony-based materials with high capacities and moderate potentials are promising anodes for lithium-/sodium-ion batteries. However, their tremendous volume expansion and inferior conductivity lead to poor s...
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Open AccessRelationship between abnormal pelvic floor electromyography and obstetric factors in postpartum women: a cross-sectional study
To evaluate the surface electromyography (sEMG) of pelvic floor muscles (PFMs), compare between vaginal birth and cesarean section and correlate with maternity and obstetrics characteristics in primiparous 6–8...
