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Open AccessUse of a sample injection loop for an accurate measurement of particle number concentration by flow cytometry
Flow cytometry plays a pivotal role in biotechnology by providing quantitative measurements for a wide range of applications. Nonetheless, achieving precise particle quantification, particularly without relyin...
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Open AccessCommunicative competence of generative artificial intelligence in responding to patient queries about colorectal cancer surgery
To examine the ability of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) to answer patients’ questions regarding colorectal cancer (CRC).
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Open AccessSARS-CoV-2 aberrantly elevates mitochondrial bioenergetics to induce robust virus propagation
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a ‘highly transmissible respiratory pathogen, leading to severe multi-organ damage. However, knowledge regarding SARS-CoV-2-induced cellular alte...
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Open AccessExploring the role of apolipoprotein E gene promoter polymorphisms in susceptibility to normal-tension glaucoma in a Korean population
Glaucoma, particularly primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), poses a significant global health concern. Distinguished by intraocular pressure (IOP), POAG encompasses high-tension glaucoma (HTG) and normal-tensio...
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Open AccessDietary patterns derived by reduced rank regression are associated with lipid disorders among Korean adults: a cross-sectional analysis
Lipid disorders are a potent risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Moreover, the intake of dietary fatty acids has been closely related to blood lipid levels. Therefore, this cross-sectional study examined ...
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Insights into national distribution of NH3 concentrations in Republic of Korea: findings from passive sampler observations and implications for sources and management
Gas-phase NH3 is one of the significant contributors to secondary aerosol formation in the atmosphere, and it is a crucial consideration in any strategy aiming to reduce PM2.5 emissions. This study aimed to inves...
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Open AccessIdentifying the best candidates for reduced port gastrectomy
Previous studies have focused on the non-inferiority of RPG compared with conventional port gastrectomy (CPG); however, we assumed that some candidates might derive more significant benefit from RPG over CPG.
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Open AccessThe co-occurrence of the two main oral diseases: periodontitis and dental caries
Limited studies are available testing through multiple regression models the association between the two main oral diseases: dental caries and periodontitis. The aim of this cross-sectional population-based st...
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Does high [18F]FDG uptake always mean poor prognosis? Colon cancer with high-level microsatellite instability is associated with high [18F]FDG uptake on PET/CT
High-level microsatellite instability (MSI-high) is generally associated with higher F-18 fluorodeoxyglucose ([18F]FDG) uptake than stable microsatellite (MSI-stable) tumors. However, MSI-high tumors have better ...
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ASO Visual Abstract: Immediate Postoperative High Syndecan-1 is Associated with Short-Term Morbidity and Mortality After Robot-Assisted Esophagectomy—A Prospective Observational Study
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Immediate Postoperative High Syndecan-1 is Associated with Short-Term Morbidity and Mortality After Robot-Assisted Esophagectomy: A Prospective Observational Study
Disruption of the endothelial glycocalyx (EG) is associated with a poor prognosis in various clinical settings. This study aimed to determine the association between immediate postoperative serum syndecan-1 le...
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Open AccessPeptidylarginine deiminase 2 plays a key role in osteogenesis by enhancing RUNX2 stability through citrullination
Peptidylarginine deiminase (PADI) 2 catalyzes the post-translational conversion of peptidyl-arginine to peptidyl-citrulline in a process called citrullination. However, the precise functions of PADI2 in bone f...
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Open AccessSeasonal and regional variations of atmospheric ammonia across the South Korean Peninsula
This study aimed to identify the factors causing NH3 emissions in the South Korean Peninsula and West Sea region. To analyze the trends of NH3 and other air pollutants, such as NOx, CO, and NR-PM1, we collected s...
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Open AccessNicotinamide enhances osteoblast differentiation through activation of the mitochondrial antioxidant defense system
Although the normal physiological level of oxidative stress is beneficial for maintaining bone homeostasis, imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and antioxidant defense can cause various ...
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Open AccessAssessment of sub-200-nm nanobubbles with ultra-high stability in water
Bubble technology has proven to be an efficient technique of reducing environmental pollution, strengthening water treatment procedures, and increasing production in industrial and agricultural applications. C...
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Open AccessIntraoperative mean arterial pressure and acute kidney injury after robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy: a retrospective study
Intraoperative hemodynamics can affect postoperative kidney function. We aimed to investigate the effect of intraoperative mean arterial pressure (MAP) as well as other risk factors on the occurrence of acute ...
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Optimal imaging criteria and modality to determine Milan criteria for the prediction of post-transplant HCC recurrence after locoregional treatment
We aimed to investigate the optimal radiologic method to determine Milan criteria (MC) for the prediction of recurrence in patients who underwent locoregional treatment (LRT) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)...
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Open AccessA Box-Model Simulation of the Formation of Inorganic Ionic Particulate Species and Their Air Quality Implications in Republic of Korea
The Observation-Constrained Atmospheric BOX model (OCABOX) was used to analyze the formation of secondary inorganic PM species in the Seoul Metropolitan Area (SMA), South Korea. The measurement data of the ion...
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Open AccessOcular tropism of SARS-CoV-2 in animal models with retinal inflammation via neuronal invasion following intranasal inoculation
Although ocular manifestations are reported in patients with COVID-19, consensus on ocular tropism of SARS-CoV-2 is lacking. Here, we infect K18-hACE2 transgenic mice with SARS-CoV-2 using various routes. We o...
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Open AccessComparing the demographics and laboratory biomarkers of the COVID-19 Omicron wave and the Alpha wave in a predominantly Afro-Caribbean patient population in New York City
There is a knowledge gap of specific characteristics linked to disease severity of the different COVID-19 waves, especially in underserved populations. We compared the demographic and clinical factors associat...
