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Identification of novel genetic susceptibility loci for calcium-containing kidney stone disease by genome-wide association study and polygenic risk score in a Taiwanese population
Approximately 80% of kidney stone diseases contain calcium. Inherited genetic factors are among the variables that influence the development of calcium-containing kidney stone diseases (CKSD). Previous genome-...
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Open AccessLong-term administration of Western diet induced metabolic syndrome in mice and causes cardiac microvascular dysfunction, cardiomyocyte mitochondrial damage, and cardiac remodeling involving caveolae and caveolin-1 expression
Long-term consumption of an excessive fat and sucrose diet (Western diet, WD) has been considered a risk factor for metabolic syndrome (MS) and cardiovascular disease. Caveolae and caveolin-1 (CAV-1) proteins ...
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Efficacy of Frankincense and Myrrha in Treatment of Acute Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome
To investigate the efficacy of frankincense and myrrha in the treatment of acute interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome (IC/PBS).
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Simulation of 3D Reconstruction of Conical Calibration Targets
In this study, new calibration targets based on conical 3D shapes are proposed for possible replacing the popularly used planer calibration target which has been always implement for determine the camera param...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Evaluation of Calibration Performance by Conical Targets
Three conic calibration targets (CCTs) were designed and implemented for three-dimensional (3D) digital image correlation (DIC) camera calibration. To understand the associated performance of CCTs and the pot...
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Toward a new insight of calcium oxalate stones in Drosophila by micro-computerized tomography
We previously developed an animal model of calcium oxalate (CaOx) deposition on the Malphigian tubules of Drosophila melanogaster as a model of urolithiasis. Here, we introduce a new tool for the study of anatomi...
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Open AccessCorrection: Corrigendum: Effects of Taxol on Regeneration in a Rat Sciatic Nerve Transection Model
Scientific Reports 7: Article number: 42280; published online: 09 February 2017; updated: 10 April 2017 In this Article, Jia-Horng Lin is incorrectly listed as being affiliated with ‘Department of Fiber and Co...
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Open AccessEffects of Taxol on Regeneration in a Rat Sciatic Nerve Transection Model
Recent studies describe taxol as a candidate treatment for promoting central nerve regeneration. However, taxol has serious side effects including peripheral neurotoxicity, and little information is known abou...
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Open AccessA preliminary randomised controlled study of short-term Antrodia cinnamomea treatment combined with chemotherapy for patients with advanced cancer
Antrodia cinnamomea (AC) is a popular medicinal mushroom in Taiwan that has been widely used for treatment of various cancers. Few clinical studies have reported its application and ef...
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Open AccessErratum: Induction of IL-25 secretion from tumour-associated fibroblasts suppresses mammary tumour metastasis
Nature Communications 7: Article number: 11311 (2016); Published: 18 April 2016; Updated: 3 June 2016 The author Yueh-Hsiung Kuo was incorrectly omitted from the list of corresponding authors in this Article. ...
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Open AccessInduction of IL-25 secretion from tumour-associated fibroblasts suppresses mammary tumour metastasis
Tumour-associated fibroblasts (TAFs), as a functionally supportive microenvironment, play an essential role in tumour progression. Here we investigate the role of IL-25, an endogenous anticancer factor secrete...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Displacement Measurement by DIC Method with Cameras of Different Formats
In this study, towards implementation of surveillance cameras as an optical infrastructure health monitoring system, camera pair consists of different formats are considered. In contrast to the typical three d...
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Proteomic analysis of urethral protein expression in an estrogen receptor α-deficient murine model of stress urinary incontinence
The roles of estrogen receptor α (ERα) in stress urinary incontinence (SUI) remain elusive. This study was conducted to understand the molecular mechanism of ERα against SUI.
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Pre-qualifying DIC Performance Based on Image MTF Correlation Coefficient
Attempts on develo** the method for qualifying digital image correlation (DIC) method results, especial the displacement field, is presented in this paper. By taking a series images from center and margin of...
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Open AccessAntipruritic effect of cold stimulation at the Quchi Acupoint (LI11) in Mice
Acupuncture and moxibustion are used to treat pruritus and atopic dermatitis. However, whether cold stimulation (defined as that the temperature conducted under skin temperature) of acupoints affects itching i...
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Magnolol induces apoptosis via caspase-independent pathways in non-small cell lung cancer cells
Magnolol, a hydroxylated biphenyl agent isolated from herbal planet Magnolia officinalis, is a component of traditional Asian herbal teas. It has been reported to have anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-...
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Lower Limb Pain Caused by Insufficient Muscular Microcirculation
Lumbar spinal surgery is a common procedure to treat low back pain. To remark that lower limb perfusion insufficiency may induce the similar syndrome as neuropathic pain, 1,076 cases of postspinal surgery was ...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Indicating DIC Potential Correlation Errors with Optical Modulation Transfer Function
Attempt to indicate the potential correlation errors of DIC method, the modulation transfer function (MTF) test method is proposed in this paper. An Alumnus plate with random pattern on the surface was moved b...
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Determination of clinically therapeutic endoxifen concentrations based on efficacy from human MCF7 breast cancer xenografts
Tamoxifen is a widely prescribed adjuvant anti-estrogen agent for estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer. Tamoxifen is known to undergo CYP2D6-mediated bioactivation to the active metabolite endoxifen. Endox...
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Protective effect of Flos carthami extract against ethylene glycol-induced urolithiasis in rats
Flos carthami (FC), also known as Carthamus tinctorius, is a traditional Chinese herbal plant that has been prescribed since centuries for treating various symptoms related to blood circulation i...
