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Open AccessRetraction Note: LncRNA miR503HG interacts with miR-31-5p through multiple ways to regulate cancer cell invasion and migration in ovarian cancer
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The role of lncRNA miR503HG has been investigated in several types of cancer, but its functions in ovarian cancer (OC) is unclear. Analysis of TCGA dataset revealed a 50-fold lower expression level of miR503HG...
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Lithium-air/oxygen battery has raised widespread interest due to its extraordinary theoretical energy density (up to 3500 Wh kg−1). In this study, a flexible free-standing NASICON (Na-super ionic conductor)-type ...
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Open AccessUpregulation of MiR-205 transcriptionally suppresses SMAD4 and PTEN and contributes to human ovarian cancer progression
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The investigation of water vapor on the Li–O2 battery using a solid-state air cathode
A lithium (Li)–oxygen (O2) battery based on an inorganic solid-state air cathode was fabricated, and the influence of water vapor (key component in the air) on the electrochemical behavior of the proposed Li–O2 b...
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Temperature characteristics of nonaqueous Li–O2 batteries
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Electrochemical performance of rare-earth doped LiMn2O4 spinel cathode materials for Li-ion rechargeable battery
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