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Konjac glucomannan attenuate high-fat diet-fed obesity through enhancing β-adrenergic-mediated thermogenesis in inguinal white adipose tissue in mice
Konjac glucomannan (KGM) has been reported to prevent high-fat diet-induced obesity, and we study investigated whether dietary supplementation with KGM can prevent obesity by increasing energy expenditure in i...
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Open AccessThe impact of early-life antibiotics and probiotics on gut microbial ecology and infant health outcomes: a Pregnancy and Birth Cohort in Northwest China (PBCC) study protocol
Unreasonable use of antibiotics and probiotics can alter the gut ecology, leading to antibiotic resistance and suboptimal health outcomes during early life. Our study aims are to clarify the association among ...
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Bloom of tetracycline resistance genes in mudflats following fertilization is attributed to the increases in the shared potential hosts between soil and organic fertilizers
A field experiment was carried out in mudflats adjacent to the Yellow Sea, China, amended with sewage sludge and vermicompost by one-time input at different rates to reveal the fates of tetracycline resistance...
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Open AccessGlobal, regional, and national prevalence of diabetes mellitus in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Both pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) and diabetes mellitus (DM) are major global public health problems. We estimated the global, regional, and national prevalence of diabetes mellitus in a population with PTB.
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Silencing Proteasome 26S Subunit ATPase 2 (PSMC2) Protects the Osteogenic Differentiation In Vitro and Osteogenesis In Vivo
Osteoporosis is a commonly seen degenerative bone disorder in the elderly and postmenopausal women, with a low bone mineral density as a major risk factor. The osteogenic potential of bone marrow stromal cells...
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Association of antenatal vitamin B complex supplementation with neonatal vitamin B12 status: evidence from a cluster randomized controlled trial
Evidence about the effect of maternal vitamin B12 supplementation on offspring’s vitamin B12 status is limited. The present interventional study sought to evaluate the association of antenatal vitamin B complex s...
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The prognostic role of CD133 expression in patients with osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma (OS), a malignant bone tumor, mainly occurs in adolescents. Cluster of differentiation 133 (CD133) is one of the most common tumor stem cell biomarkers. The prognostic significance of CD133 in OS ...
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Open AccessAssociation between parity and macrosomia in Shaanxi Province of Northwest China
To explore the relationship between parity and macrosomia and provide the necessary reference for the maternal and children health service.
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The effects of tetracycline concentrations on tetracycline resistance genes and their bacterial hosts in the gut passages of earthworms (Eisenia fetida) feeding on domestic sludge
Vermi-composting is considered to be a feasible method for reducing tetracycline resistance genes (TRGs) in the sludge. Nevertheless, the way different gut passages of earthworm might affect the fates of TRGs ...
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Microstructural properties of trabecular bone autografts: comparison of men and women with and without osteoporosis
The microstructure of autologous bone grafts from men over 50 years old and postmenopausal women undergoing spinal fusion were evaluated using micro-CT. We demonstrated postmenopausal women, especially those w...
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Microstructure, Mechanical Properties and Corrosion Behavior of Porous Mg-6 wt.% Zn Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering
Porous Mg-based scaffolds have been extensively researched as biodegradable implants due to their attractive biological and excellent mechanical properties. In this study, porous Mg-6 wt.% Zn scaffolds were pr...
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Open AccessHigh diversity and abundance of cultivable tetracycline-resistant bacteria in soil following pig manure application
By performing a microcosm experiment mimicking fertilization, we assessed the dynamic distribution of tetracycline-resistant bacteria (TRB) and corresponding tetracycline resistance genes (TRGs) from pig manur...
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Open AccessPrevalence and risk factors of congenital heart defects among live births: a population-based cross-sectional survey in Shaanxi province, Northwestern China
Nearly half of the population of Northwest China live in Shaanxi province, but population-based data on the epidemiologic characteristics of congenital heart defects (CHD) in this population is limited. The st...
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Open AccessSex differences in the intellectual functioning of early school-aged children in rural China
Gender disparities in China are concentrated in poor rural areas and among poor households. The difference in intelligence between boys and girls is less clear in rural China. The purpose of this paper was to ...
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Autoclave treatment of pig manure does not reduce the risk of transmission and transfer of tetracycline resistance genes in soil: successive determinations with soil column experiments
The increasing use of antibiotics, especially tetracycline, in livestock feed adversely affects animal health and ecological integrity. Therefore, approaches to decrease this risk are urgently needed. High tem...
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Cervical intervertebral disc calcification combined with ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament in an-11-year old girl: case report and review of literature
To present the clinical feature, radiographic characteristic, treatment and prognosis of an 11 years old girl with cervical intervertebral disc calcification combined with ossification of posterior longitudina...
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Open AccessAssociation of obesity with socioeconomic status among adults of ages 18 to 80 years in rural Northwest China
Understanding social disparities in obesity are presently an essential element in establishing public health priorities. However, the association between socioeconomic status (SES) and obesity has not been ass...
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A plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) mixture does not display synergistic effects, likely by biofilm but not growth inhibition
Combination of different PGPR strains with complementary characteristics as a mixture to reduce possible instability under fluctuating environment has been considered practical. However, PGPR mixtures do not a...
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Active thoracic and lumbar spinal tuberculosis in children with kyphotic deformity treated by one-stage posterior instrumentation combined anterior debridement: preliminary study
The aim of this study was to retrospectively evaluate the safety, feasibility and efficacy of one-stage posterior instrumentation combined anterior debridement and interbody fusion for treatment of active tho...
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Expression of pectate lyase A from Aspergillus nidulans in Bacillus subtilis
Pectate lyases catalyze the eliminative cleavage of de-esterified pectin, which is a major component of the primary cell walls of many higher plants. The gene encoding Aspergillus nidulans pectate lyase A (PelA) ...
