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Coefficient of spatial variance of choroidal thickness on swept-source optical coherence tomography in healthy eyes
This study aims to introduce the coefficient of spatial variance of choroidal thickness to describe the choroidal variation and investigate its associated factors in healthy eyes.
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Unraveling the Molecular Mechanism of Lignin Accumulation in Stipule Thorns of Zanthoxylum bungeanum: Insights from Transcriptomic and Targeted Metabolomic Analysis
Zanthoxylum bungeanum (Zb), an economically important tree, is widely cultivated in China. However, its abundant and intricate thorns pose challenges in management and harvesting, thereby reducing its economic be...
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Open AccessEfficacy of GnRH Pulses in Hypogonadism Secondary to Primary Empty Sella: Case Report
This study aims to assess the effectiveness of pulsed gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) micropump replacement therapy in the treatment of hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (HH) caused by primary empty sella (P...
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A resource allocation scheme based on predatory search algorithm for ultra-dense D2D communications
In this paper, resource allocation problem for ultra-dense D2D communications is studied. In ultra-dense scenarios, the number of D2D user equipments is far bigger than the number of cellular user equipments. ...
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Open AccessAmniotic Fluid Proteomics Analysis and In Vitro Validation to Identify Potential Biomarkers of Preterm Birth
This study aimed to investigate the regulation of amniotic fibroblast (AFC) function by vitamin K–dependent protein Z (PROZ) during preterm birth (PTB) and its potential role in adverse pregnancy outcomes. Pro...
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Open AccessImpact of early high protein intake in critically ill patients: a randomized controlled trial
Conflicting findings regarding the impact of High protein intake during the early phase in critically ill patients have been reported. Therefore, we aimed to assess the influence of higher early protein intake...
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YOLOv5-S-G-B: a lightweight intelligent detection model for cardboard surface defects
In the manufacturing process of cardboard boxes, rapid and accurate surface defect detection is crucial for ensuring quality and preventing resource waste. However, current target detection models have large p...
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Open AccessCharacterization of YABBY transcription factors in Osmanthus fragrans and functional analysis of OfYABBY12 in floral scent formation and leaf morphology
The plant-specific YABBY transcription factor family plays important roles in plant growth and development, particularly leaf growth, floral organ formation, and secondary metabolite synthesis.
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Open AccessThe release and migration mechanism of arsenic during pyrolysis process of Chinese coals
Special attention was drawn to the heavy metals contained in coal, due to it will cause harm to the environment during coal processing and utilization. The sequential chemical extraction of Shanxi coal (SX coa...
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Open AccessTrigonelline hydrochloride attenuates silica-induced pulmonary fibrosis by orchestrating fibroblast to myofibroblast differentiation
Silicosis represents a paramount occupational health hazard globally, with its incidence, morbidity, and mortality on an upward trajectory, posing substantial clinical dilemmas due to limited effective treatme...
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Effects of Kv1.3 knockout on pyramidal neuron excitability and synaptic plasticity in piriform cortex of mice
Kv1.3 belongs to the voltage-gated potassium (Kv) channel family, which is widely expressed in the central nervous system and associated with a variety of neuropsychiatric disorders. Kv1.3 is highly expressed ...
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Particle flow characteristics in a gas–solid fluidized bed: a microscopic perspective by coupled CFD–DEM approach
In a dense gas–solid fluidized bed, the microscopic quantities, including forces and energy of particles, directly determine their macroscopic motion in space. In this work, the CFD–DEM coupling approach is us...
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Tensor Decomposition-assisted Multiview Subgroup Analysis
To learn the subgroup structure generated by multidimensional interaction, we propose a novel multiview subgroup integration technique based on tensor decomposition. Compared to the traditional subgroup analys...
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Inhibitory Effect of Puerarin on Lipopolysaccharide-triggered Inflammatory Responses of Bovine Kidney Cells
Puerarin (Pue), a flavonoid compound, possesses cytoprotective effects and LPS has been reported to induce renal inflammatory injury in bovine. However, whether Pue inhibits lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced in...
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Open AccessSpontaneously established reverse electric field to enhance the performance of triboelectric nanogenerators via improving Coulombic efficiency
Mechanical energy harvesting using triboelectric nanogenerators is a highly desirable and sustainable method for the reliable power supply of widely distributed electronics in the new era; however, its practic...
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Open AccessClarification of the infection pattern of Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri on citrus fruit by artificial inoculation
Citrus canker is a significant bacterial disease caused by Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri (Xcc) that severely impedes the healthy development of the citrus industry. Especially when citrus fruit is infected by Xc...
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Enhancing energy storage density of poly(arylene ether nitrile) via incorporating modified barium titanate nanorods and hot-stretching
Dielectric energy storage materials that are extensively employed in capacitors and other electronic devices have attracted increasing attentions amid the rapid progress of electronic technology. However, the ...
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Characterization of gut microbiota in patients with stage 3–4 chronic kidney disease: a retrospective cohort study
Multiple factors, such as dietary patterns, pharmaceutical interventions, and exposure to harmful substances, possess the capacity to influence gut microbiota composition. Gut microbiota dysbiosis has emerged ...
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IL-24 improves efficacy of CAR-T cell therapy by targeting stemness of tumor cells
Cancer stem cells (CSCs) induce therapeutic resistance and may be an important barrier to cancer immunotherapy. Chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR-T) cell therapy has demonstrated remarkable efficacy in clinical...
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Open AccessApplication and value of anxiety and depression scale in patients with functional dyspepsia
Patients with functional dyspepsia (FD) cannot be assessed for their mental health using a suitable and practical measure. The purpose of the study is to investigate the usefulness of several anxiety and depre...
