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Open AccessFunctionalization-induced changes in the structural and physical properties of amorphous polyaniline: a first-principles and molecular dynamics study
In this paper, we present a first-principles and molecular dynamics study to delineate the functionalization-induced changes in the local structure and the physical properties of amorphous polyaniline. The res...
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Open AccessFirst-principles study of the effect of functional groups on polyaniline backbone
We present a first-principles density functional theory study focused on how the chemical and electronic properties of polyaniline are adjusted by introducing suitable substituents on a polymer backbone. Analy...
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VEGF −460T → C polymorphism and its association with VEGF expression and outcome to FOLFOX-4 treatment in patients with colorectal carcinoma
The −460T → C polymorphism of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) gene significantly increases its promoter activity. A pilot study was conducted to assess the influence of this polymorphism on clinicopa...
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Gasless laparoscopy-assisted colorectal surgery
Background: Laparoscopy has gained wide acceptance as a treatment modality in a variety of colonic and rectal disorders. Currently, most laparoscopic procedures are performed using a carbon dioxide (CO2) pneum...