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Microstructure and Mechanical Property of Mg-13Gd-0.2Ni Alloy Processed by Extrusion and Aging
In this work, a good combination of strength and ductility is achieved in a Mg-13Gd-0.2Ni alloy by conventional extrusion and following aging treatment. The aged Mg-13Gd-0.2Ni alloy exhibits a yield strength (...
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Metformin protects retinal pigment epithelium cells against H2O2-induced oxidative stress and inflammation via the Nrf2 signaling cascade
Dysfunctions of retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) attributed to oxidative stress and inflammation are implicated with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). A debate on the curative role of metformin in AMD ha...
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Open AccessEffects of antioxidants on diabetic kidney diseases: mechanistic interpretations and clinical assessment
Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is more prevalent with an increase in diabetes mellitus. Oxidative stress is a major factor in the occurrence and progression of DKD. Defending against oxidative stress and restor...
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Open AccessMild blurry vision as the initial presentation of central nervous system relapses of acute lymphoblastic leukemia: a case report
Leukemia relapses after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation can sometimes occur from the central nervous system prior to relapse from the bone marrow, and manifestations varied.
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Scanning Induction Thermography for Bearing Ring Under AC-DC Composite Magnetization
Induction thermography is a promising nondestructive testing technique with the advantages of high efficiency, lift-off tolerance, and defect imaging. To fulfill scanning detection and quantify the defect in b...
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Evaluating crop coefficient and associated processes in a drip irrigation with different color of biodegradable film mulching
Biodegradable film mulching (BFM) has been developed as an alternative to conventional plastic film mulching (PFM) to reduce residual plastic film in soil. However, there remains insufficient knowledge of the ...
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140 k vs 40 k! Does this journal need short papers?
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Open AccessEfficacy and mechanisms of traditional Chinese medicine for COVID-19: a systematic review
Since the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has made an important contribution to the prevention and control of the epidemic. This review aimed to evaluate the...
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The Boundedness and the Global Mittag-Leffler Synchronization of Fractional-Order Inertial Cohen–Grossberg Neural Networks with Time Delays
The boundedness and the global Mittag-Leffler synchronization (GMLS) of fractional-order inertial Cohen–Grossberg neural networks (CGNNS) with time delays are investigated in this paper. Based on the compositi...
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Open AccessDownregulation of metallothionein-2 contributes to oxaliplatin-induced neuropathic pain
We previously reported a correlation between small doses of oxaliplatin penetrating onto the spinal cord and acute pain after chemotherapy. Here, we propose that MT2 within the spinal dorsal horns participates...
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Preparation and application of dialdehyde nanocellulose reinforced jatropha oil based polymer emulsions as leather fatliquors
Bio-based acrylated epoxidized jatropha oil (AEJO) was developed using a solvent-free synthetic method, and the structure of the resulting product was confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and p...
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Gut microbiota affect the formation of calcium oxalate renal calculi caused by high daily tea consumption
Kidney stones are a common and frequently occurring disease worldwide. Stones can cause urinary tract obstruction, pain, haematuria, and other symptoms. In this study, the relationship between calcium oxalate ...
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Open AccessCombined light- and heat-induced shape memory behavior of anthracene-based epoxy elastomers
The development of multi-stimuli-responsive shape memory polymers has received increasing attention because of its scientific and technological significance. In this work, epoxy elastomers with reversible cros...
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Protecting the Data Plane of SDN From Malicious Flow Entries Based on P4
In Software-defined network (SDN), the switching devices on the data plane rely on the flow entries issued by controllers to forward packets. Therefore, the correctness of flow entries becomes critical. Howeve...
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Open AccessHigh ocular CMV copies and mismatched receipts may predict poor visual prognosis in CMV retinitis patients following allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation
To summarize the clinical characteristics and potential factors affecting the visual outcomes in patients with cytomegalovirus retinitis following allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT).
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Replication of the methods section in biosciences papers: is it plagiarism?
To find out whether replication of methods section in biosciences papers is a kind of plagiarism, the authors firstly surveyed the behavior of authors when writing the methods section in their published papers...
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Decreasing Pin1 suppresses telomerase activity by NF-κB in HCT116 cells colorectal carcinoma
The aim of our study was to investigate the effect of Pin1 on the telomerase activity in human colorectal carcinoma HCT116 cells.
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Preparation of abamectin-loaded porous acrylic resin and controlled release studies
A polyacrylic high oil-adsorption resin was prepared by a suspension polymerization method with butyl acrylate and methyl methacrylate as monomers, benzoyl peroxide as an initiator, poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA-17...
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Pin1 expression affects cell proliferation and apoptosis of SW620 cells in colorectal carcinoma
The aim of our study was to investigate the effects of Pin1 reduction on SW620 cell proliferation and apoptosis in human colorectal carcinoma.
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Composition and Extended Method of Information Grid
This content provides an overarching introduction to the field of information grid (IG). It examines the emerging context and rationale for IG, the implications and benefits of IG for compositions, and the cur...
