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Open AccessComparison of multiple linear regression and machine learning methods in predicting cognitive function in older Chinese type 2 diabetes patients
The prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) has increased dramatically in recent decades, and there are increasing indications that dementia is related to T2D. Previous attempts to analyze such relationships princ...
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Microstructure and mechanical properties of magnesium–lithium alloy prepared by friction stir processing
In this study, the fine-grained Mg–Li alloy was prepared by friction stir processing (FSP). The microstructure and mechanical properties of the friction-stir-processed (FSPed) Mg–Li alloy were investigated. Th...
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Open AccessBacterial community in saline farmland soil on the Tibetan plateau: responding to salinization while resisting extreme environments
Salinization damages the health of soil systems and reduces crop yields. Responses of microbial communities to salinized soils and their functional maintenance under high salt stress are valuable scientific pr...
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Friction Stir Processing of Magnesium Alloys: A Review
Magnesium (Mg) alloys have been extensively used in various fields, such as aerospace, automobile, electronics, and biomedical industries, due to their high specific strength and stiffness, excellent vibration...
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Open AccessRepeated intravitreal injections of antivascular endothelial growth factor in patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration may increase the risk of ischemic optic neuropathy
Previous case reports have demonstrated the occurrence of ischemic optic neuropathy (ION) following intravitreal injections of antivascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF). However, no previous studies h...
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Open AccessEffects of PM2.5 on Skeletal Muscle Mass and Body Fat Mass of the Elderly in Taipei, Taiwan
Loss of skeletal muscle mass is common with aging and can cause morbidity and mortality in the elderly. The effects of particulate air pollution on skeletal muscle mass is not known. The study aims to assess t...
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Mechanical and corrosion properties of low-carbon steel prepared by friction stir processing
Low-carbon steel plates were successfully subjected to normal friction stir processing (NFSP) in air and submerged friction stir processing (SFSP) under water, and the microstructure, mechanical properties, an...
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Open AccessHydrophobic Drug-Loaded PEGylated Magnetic Liposomes for Drug-Controlled Release
Less targeted and limited solubility of hydrophobic-based drug are one of the serious obstacles in drug delivery system. Thus, new strategies to enhance the solubility of hydrophobic drug and controlled releas...
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Open AccessFreeze–thaw Caenorhabditis elegans freeze–thaw stress response is regulated by the insulin/IGF-1 receptor daf-2
Adaption to cold temperatures, especially those below freezing, is essential for animal survival in cold environments. Freezing is also used for many medical, scientific, and industrial purposes. Natural freez...
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Open AccessFabrication of Gold Nanoparticles/Graphene-PDDA Nanohybrids for Bio-detection by SERS Nanotechnology
In this research, graphene nanosheets were functionalized with cationic poly (diallyldimethylammonium chloride) (PDDA) and citrate-capped gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) for surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS)...
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Open AccessCharacterization of Au and Bimetallic PtAu Nanoparticles on PDDA-Graphene Sheets as Electrocatalysts for Formic Acid Oxidation
Nanocomposite materials of the Au nanoparticles (Au/PDDA-G) and the bimetallic PtAu nanoparticles on poly-(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) (PDDA)-modified graphene sheets (PtAu/PDDA-G) were prepared with hyd...
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Modification of the structure of EPDM by chemically grafting inorganic species
A series of ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) nanocomposites have been prepared. First of all, EPDM is modified by grafting maleic anhydride to EPDM backbone. Subsequently, ethanolamine, 3-aminopropyltri...
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Open AccessMagnetic liposomes for colorectal cancer cells therapy by high-frequency magnetic field treatment
In this study, we developed the cancer treatment through the combination of chemotherapy and thermotherapy using doxorubicin-loaded magnetic liposomes. The citric acid-coated magnetic nanoparticles (CAMNP, ca. 10...
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Open AccessSynthesis and characterizations of Ni-NiO nanoparticles on PDDA-modified graphene for oxygen reduction reaction
We are presenting our recent research results about the Ni-NiO nanoparticles on poly-(diallyldimethylammonium chloride)-modified graphene sheet (Ni-NiO/PDDA-G) nanocomposites prepared by the hydrothermal metho...
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Open AccessNanohybrid structure analysis and biomolecule release behavior of polysaccharide-CDHA drug carriers
Nanoscaled polymer composites were prepared from polysaccharide chitosan (CS) and Ca-deficient hydroxyapatite (CDHA). CS-CDHA nanocomposites were synthesized by in situ precipitation at pH 9, and the CS-CDHA carr...
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Open AccessEffects of cord pretension and stiffness of the Dynesys system spacer on the biomechanics of spinal decompression- a finite element study
The Dynesys system provides stability for destabilized spines while preserving segmental motion. However, clinical studies have demonstrated that the Dynesys system does not prevent adjacent segment disease. M...
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Asterotremella meifongana sp. nov. and Asterotremella nantouana sp. nov., two anamorphic basidiomycetous yeasts isolated from soil and mushrooms
Two novel yeast species, Asterotremella meifongana sp. nov. and Asterotremella nantouana sp. nov., belonging to Asterotremellaceae within the Trichosporonales, are proposed to accommodate five strains isolated fr...
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High-level Expression of Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor in Transgenic Soybean Seeds and Characterization of its Biological Activity
The glycinin G1 gene encodes a soybean seed storage protein accumulating at a high level. We have used the G1 promoter to confer seed-specific expression of human basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) in transgen...
