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Open AccessMolecular subtypes of clear cell renal carcinoma based on PCD-related long non-coding RNAs expression: insights into the underlying mechanisms and therapeutic strategies
PCD-related long non-coding RNAs (PRLs) are rarely investigated in relation to clear cell renal carcinoma (ccRCC). As part of this study, we evaluated the immunological potential of PRL signatures as a biomark...
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Open AccessThe learning curve for minimally invasive Achilles repair using the “lumbar puncture needle and oval forceps” technique
An acute Achilles tendon rupture represents a common tendon injury, and its operative methods have been developed over the years. This study aimed to quantify the learning curve for the minimally invasive acut...
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Open AccessEndoscopic submucosal dissection versus surgery for T1b esophageal carcinoma: a single-center retrospective study
Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is a preferred treatment option for superficial esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (SESCC). However, only few studies compared long-term survival outcomes of ESD with sur...
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Open AccessThe pathogenic mechanism of syndactyly type V identified in a Hoxd13Q50R knock-in mice
Syndactyly type V (SDTY5) is an autosomal dominant extremity malformation characterized by fusion of the fourth and fifth metacarpals. In the previous publication, we first identified a heterozygous missense m...
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Open AccessPreoperative vascular heterogeneity based on dynamic susceptibility contrast MRI in predicting spatial pattern of locally recurrent high-grade gliomas
To investigate if spatial recurrence pattern is associated with patient prognosis, and whether MRI vascular habitats can predict spatial pattern.
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Open AccessFree-hand technique of C7 pedicle screw insertion using a simply defined entry point without fluoroscopic guidance for cervical spondylotic myelopathy patients with C3 to C6 instrumented by lateral mass screws: a retrospective cohort study
Nowadays, both lateral mass screw (LMS) and pedicle screw were effective instrumentation for posterior stabilization of cervical spine. This study aims to evaluate the feasibility of a new free-hand technique ...
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Open AccessOptic Nerve Head Changes Measured by Swept Source Optical Coherence Tomography and Angiography in Patients with Intracranial Hypertension
This study explored the structural and microvascular changes in the optic nerve head (ONH) of patients with intracranial hypertension (IH) by using swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT)/OCT angiog...
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Open AccessIdentification of miRNAs Involved in Intracranial Aneurysm Rupture in Cigarette-Smoking Patients
Smoking is an independent risk factor for the formation and rupture of intracranial aneurysms (IA). However, the underlying mechanism remains unclear.
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Open AccessRho-Kinase Inhibitors as Emerging Targets for Glaucoma Therapy
Glaucoma, the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide, is a chronic and progressive optic neuropathy characterized by damage to the optic and retinal nerve fiber layers, which can lead to permanent l...
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Open AccessIdentification of molecular subgroups and establishment of risk model based on the response to oxidative stress to predict overall survival of patients with lung adenocarcinoma
Oxidative stress is associated with the occurrence and development of lung cancer. However, the specific association between lung cancer and oxidative stress is unclear. This study aimed to investigate the rol...
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Open AccessRIPK1 is aberrantly expressed in multiple B-cell cancers and implicated in the underlying pathogenesis
According to the latest epidemiology of the US, B-cell cancers account for > 3% of all new cancer cases and > 80% of non-Hodgkin lymphomas. However, the disease-modifying small molecular drug suitable for most...
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Open AccessGenerating immunogenomic data-guided virtual patients using a QSP model to predict response of advanced NSCLC to PD-L1 inhibition
Generating realistic virtual patients from a limited amount of patient data is one of the major challenges for quantitative systems pharmacology modeling in immuno-oncology. Quantitative systems pharmacology (...
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Open AccessThe efficacy of medial meniscal posterior Root tear Repair with or without high tibial osteotomy: a systematic review
Medial meniscal posterior root tear (MMPRTs) is a common lesion of the knee joint, and repair surgery is a well-established treatment option. However, patients with obvious varus alignment are at an increased ...
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Open AccessMolecular mechanisms underlying the high mortality of hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae and its effective therapy development
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Open AccessScreening and identification of key chromatin regulator biomarkers for ankylosing spondylitis and drug prediction: evidence from bioinformatics analysis
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is one of the most common immune-mediated arthritic diseases worldwide. Despite considerable efforts to elucidate its pathogenesis, the molecular mechanisms underlying AS are still ...
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Open AccessDecoding the key compounds and mechanism of Shashen Maidong decoction in the treatment of lung cancer
Lung cancer is a malignant tumour with the fastest increase in morbidity and mortality around the world. The clinical treatments available have significant side effects, thus it is desirable to identify alter...
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Open AccessA novel predictive model of microvascular invasion in hepatocellular carcinoma based on differential protein expression
This study aims to construct and verify a nomogram model for microvascular invasion (MVI) based on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) tumor characteristics and differential protein expressions, and explore the cli...
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Open AccessPhosphorylation of PHF2 by AMPK releases the repressive H3K9me2 and inhibits cancer metastasis
Epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) plays a crucial role in cancer metastasis, accompanied with vast epigenetic changes. AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), a cellular energy sensor, plays regulatory r...
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Open AccessRisk factors for hyponatremia in acute exacerbation chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD): a multicenter cross-sectional study
Hyponatremia is an independent predictor of poor prognosis, including increased mortality and readmission, in COPD patients. Identifying modifiable etiologies of hyponatremia may help reduce adverse events in ...
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Open AccessBiochanin A inhibits lung adenocarcinoma progression by targeting ZEB1
Lung adenocarcinoma is the major subtype of lung cancer, accounting for approximately 40% of lung cancers. During clinical treatment, the emergence of chemotherapy resistance seriously affects the effectivenes...