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Time-resolved ultra-small-angle X-ray scattering beamline (BL10U1) at SSRF
The construction of a new beamline, BL10U1, was completed at the Shanghai synchrotron radiation facility in 2020. This multipurpose beamline was designed to provide X-ray scattering techniques such as ultra-sm...
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Two-dimensional precise figuring of 500 mm-long X-ray mirror using one-dimensional ion beam system
In this study, a new method was developed to realize two-dimensional (2D) figure correction of grazing-incidence X-ray mirrors using a one-dimensional (1D) ion-beam figuring system. A mask of holes was specifi...
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Open AccessThe Dirac equation across the horizons of the 5D Myers–Perry geometry: separation of variables, radial asymptotic behaviour and Hamiltonian formalism
We analytically extend the 5D Myers–Perry metric through the event and Cauchy horizons by defining Eddington–Finkelstein-type coordinates. Then, we use the orthonormal frame formalism to formulate and perform ...
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Open AccessIncidence of periprosthetic joint infection after primary total hip arthroplasty is underestimated: a synthesis of meta-analysis and bibliometric analysis
The American Musculoskeletal Society updated the diagnostic criteria for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) in 2011 and 2018. However, the overall incidence of PJI since the introduction of these new standar...
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Open AccessRetraction Note: Polydatin improves osteogenic differentiation of human bone mesenchymal stem cells by stimulating TAZ expression via BMP2-Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway
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Inhibition of perilipin 2 attenuates cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury by blocking NLRP3 inflammasome activation both in vivo and in vitro
Cerebral ischemia/reperfusion (CI/R) usually causes neuroinflammation within the central nervous system, further prompting irreversible cerebral dysfunction. Perilipin 2 (Plin2), a lipid droplet protein, has b...
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Overexpressed ski efficiently promotes neurorestoration, increases neuronal regeneration, and reduces astrogliosis after traumatic brain injury
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivors suffer from long-term disability and neuropsychiatric sequelae due to irreparable brain tissue destruction. However, there are still few efficient therapies to promote ne...
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Open AccessDivergent synthesis of benzazepines and bridged polycycloalkanones via dearomative rearrangement
The dearomative functionalization of aromatic compounds represents a fascinating but challenging transformation, as it typically needs to overcome a great kinetic barrier. Here, a catalyst-free dearomative rea...
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Permanganate, Molybdate and Vanadate Conversion Coatings
The corrosion susceptibility of Mg alloys has limited their continued development in several industry areas. Chromate conversion coating, a commonly used corrosion protection strategy , has improved the corros...
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Sevoflurane Post-Conditioning Ameliorates Neuronal Deficits and Axon Demyelination After Neonatal Hypoxic Ischemic Brain Injury: Role of Microglia/Macrophage
Microglia/macrophages have been identified to be highly polarized after ischemia. Interestingly, the polarization of these microglia/macrophages varies immensely under differing disease conditions. Post-condit...
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Open AccessExtract from Dioscorea bulbifera L. rhizomes aggravate pirarubicin-induced cardiotoxicity by inhibiting the expression of P-glycoprotein and multidrug resistance-associated protein 2 in the mouse liver
Chinese herbal medicine is widely used because it has a good safety profile and few side effects. However, the risk of adverse drug reactions caused by herb-drug interactions (HDIs) is often overlooked. Theref...
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The vascular endothelial growth factor trap aflibercept induces vascular dysfunction and hypertension via attenuation of eNOS/NO signaling in mice
Aflibercept, as a soluble decoy vascular endothelial growth factor receptor, Which has been used as a first-line monotherapy for cancers. Aflibercept often causes cardiovascular toxicities including hypertensi...
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Open AccessEstablishing a genomic database for the medicinal plants in the Brazilian Pharmacopoeia
Brazil is exceptionally abundant in medicinal plant resources and has a rich ethnopharmacological history. Brazilian Pharmacopoeia (BP) acts as a national standard that regulates drug quality and has six publi...
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Effect of multiple parameters on the supersonic gas-jet target characteristics for laser wakefield acceleration
The supersonic gas-jet target is an important experimental target for laser wakefield acceleration (LWFA), which has great potential for driving novel radiation sources such as betatron radiation and Compton s...
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Open AccessNomogram to predict postoperative infectious complications after surgery for colorectal cancer: a retrospective cohort study in China
Postoperative infectious complications (ICs) after surgery for colorectal cancer (CRC) increase in-hospital deaths and decrease long-term survival. However, the methodology for IC preoperative and intraoperati...
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Electrochemical derusting in molten Na2CO3-K2CO3
The formation of a rust layer on iron and steels surfaces accelerates their degradation and eventually causes material failure. In addition to fabricating a protective layer or using a sacrificial anode, repai...
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Microstructure stability of γ′ + β Ni–Al coated single-crystal superalloy N5 annealed at 1100 °C
γ′ + β Binary-phase Ni–Al coatings were prepared on second-generation single-crystal superalloy René N5 (N5) substrates by electron beam physical vapor deposition. Inter-diffusion behavior between coatings and...
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Short-chain fatty acids exert opposite effects on the expression and function of p-glycoprotein and breast cancer resistance protein in rat intestine
P-glycoprotein (P-gp) and breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP) are involved in intestinal barrier. Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) play important roles in maintaining intestinal barrier. In this study we ex...
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Open AccessFurther explanations for the eq. (3) in “Estimating the daily trend in the size of the COVID-19 infected population in Wuhan”
To avoid possible confusions to the readers, we provide further explanations for the eq. (3) in the research article “Estimating the daily trend in the size of the COVID-19 infected population in Wuhan” publis...
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Open AccessFinite element modeling of proximal femur with quantifiable weight-bearing area in standing position
The positional distribution and size of the weight-bearing area of the femoral head in the standing position as well as the direct active surface of joint force can directly affect the result of finite element...
