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Changes of gut microbiota diversity and stability over the reproduction process in captive female Gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua)
Homeostasis of gut microbiota is critical for growth and health of animals. However, the impact of reproduction on penguin gut microbiota remains unclear, despite penguins being sentinel species of the marine ...
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Roles and sources of B vitamins in the marine ecosystem
As coenzymes, B vitamins have long been studied by marine researchers. Numerous studies have been conducted on the regulation of phytoplankton communities and algal–bacterial symbiosis. However, the key role o...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Research on Behavior Control Method in 3D Virtual Animation Design
In order to improve the effect of behavior control in 3D animation design, this paper combines 3D intelligent control algorithm to build model. In order to obtain high quality virtual human sign language anima...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
TAMPI: A Time-aware Multi-perspective Interaction Framework for Temporal Knowledge Graph Completion
The interactions of digital virtual humans in social media circumstance, can be viewed as a Knowledge Graph (KG). As the structure of KGs may vary over time, static Knowledge Graph Completion (KGC) methods do not
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Ivermectin Protects Against Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis in Mice by Modulating the Th17/Treg Balance Involved in the IL-2/STAT5 Pathway
Multiple sclerosis (MS), a T-cell-mediated autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS), is characterized by white matter demyelination, axon destruction, and oligodendrocyte degeneration. ...
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Assessment on the sustainability of water resources utilization in Central Asia based on water resources carrying capacity
Situated in the hinterland of Eurasia, Central Asia is characterized by an arid climate and sparse rainfall. The uneven spatial distribution of water and land resources across the region has pressured economic...
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Deletion of the cheZ gene results in the loss of swimming ability and the decrease of adhesion ability to Caco-2 cells in Escherichia coli Nissle 1917
The aim of this study was to elucidate the biological functions of the motility regulatory protein CheZ in the probiotic strain Escherichia coli Nissle 1917. A cheZ gene deletion strain Nissle 1917ΔcheZ was const...
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Open AccessCardiac-targeted delivery of nuclear receptor RORα via ultrasound targeted microbubble destruction optimizes the benefits of regular dose of melatonin on sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy
Large-dose melatonin treatment in animal experiments was hardly translated into humans, which may explain the dilemma that the protective effects against myocardial injury in animal have been challenged by cli...
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Influence of Initial Moisture and Reactive MgO Content on Mechanical and Microstructural Characteristics of Carbonated Reactive Magnesia Treated Soft Clay
Soft clay presents many problems in the construction of infrastructures, which can be well solved by using effective solidification materials and technologies. The carbonated reactive magnesia (CRM) comes to t...
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Correction: Whole genome sequencing and annotation of a lysogenic phage vB_EcoP_DE5 isolated from donkey-derived Escherichia coli
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Whole genome sequencing and annotation of a lysogenic phage vB_EcoP_DE5 isolated from donkey-derived Escherichia coli
A lysogenic phage vB_EcoP_DE5 (hereafter designated DE5) was isolated from donkey-derived Escherichia coli. The bacteriophage was examined by transmission electron microscopy, and the result showed that DE5 belon...
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The Dissolution of Ca12Al14O33 Crystal in CaO–Al2O3–SiO2-Based Melt and Its Structural Evolution with SiO2 Additions
Mayenite (Ca12Al14O33) is one of the most important crystalline phases in CaO–Al2O3–SiO2 based system, which is the common system in natural geological and artificial materials. However, due to the unstable struc...
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Anion do** in LiCoO2 cathode materials for Li-ion batteries: a first-principles study
In this work, anion (F, Cl, and S)-doped LiCoO2 cathode materials were systematically investigated by using first-principles calculations. The results show that F do** can improve the electronic conductivity an...
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Open AccessEndolysins of bacteriophage vB_Sal-S-S10 can naturally lyse Salmonella enteritidis
The holin-endolysin lysis system plays an essential role in the phage life cycle. Endolysins are promising alternatives to antibiotics, and have been successfully used against Gram-positive bacteria. However, ...
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Open AccessWhat metabolites are removed by CRRT except creatinine?
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Open AccessInsulin-like peptide 5 (INSL5) positively correlates with anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) in women with the polycystic ovary syndrome: a case-control study
Insulin-like peptide 5 (INSL5) is involved in both reproductive and metabolic processes in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between INSL5 and anti-Müllerian hormo...
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Tranexamic acid usage in hip fracture surgery: a meta-analysis and meta-regression analysis of current practice
The use of tranexamic acid (TXA) in hip fracture surgery remains inconclusive. The aim of the present meta-analysis was to assess the role of TXA use in hip fracture surgery, and attempt to disclose possible f...
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Characterization and genome analysis of Pseudomonas aeruginosa phage vB_PaeP_Lx18 and the antibacterial activity of its lysozyme
A lytic Pseudomonas aeruginosa phage, vB_PaeP_Lx18 (Lx18), was isolated from the sewage of a dairy farm. Biological characterization revealed that Lx18 was stable from 40 °C to 60 °C and over a wide range of pH v...
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Residential proximity to major roadway and progression in physical disability in older adults in China
Evidence of a connection between living near major roadway and adverse health outcome has come to light. However, little is known about the effect of residential traffic exposure on aging-related physical disa...
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Correction to: Foraging grounds of adult loggerhead sea turtles across the Mediterranean Sea: key sites and hotspots of risk
