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Preparation of (S)-epichlorohydrin using a novel halohydrin dehalogenase by selective conformation adjustment
Chiral epichlorohydrin (ECH) is an attractive intermediate for chiral pharmaceuticals and chemicals preparation. The asymmetric synthesis of chiral ECH using 1,3-dicholoro-2-propanol (1,3-DCP) catalyzed by a h...
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Open AccessNicotinate-curcumin improves NASH by inhibiting the AKR1B10/ACCα-mediated triglyceride synthesis
Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a prevalent chronic liver condition. However, the potential therapeutic benefits and underlying mechanism of nicotinate-curcumin (NC) in the treatment of NASH remain unce...
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Security of quantum key distribution with virtual mutually unbiased bases
In a perfect quantum key distribution (QKD) protocol, quantum states should be prepared and measured with mutually unbiased bases (MUBs). However, in a practical QKD system, quantum states are generally prepar...
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Binder-induced ultrafast PF6−-intercalation toward a high-voltage, high-power and long-cycling zinc–graphite dual-ion battery
Metallic zinc is an ideal anode material owing to its high theoretical capacity (819 mAh·g−1), eco-friendliness, low cost and high safety, which have driven fast development of Zn-ion batteries (ZIBs). However, t...
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Deep-injected straw incorporation enhances subsoil quality and wheat productivity
Straw incorporation is an important management practice in global agriculture. However, present straw returning usually focus on returning straw into the topsoil, while neglecting the amendment of subsoil. The...
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Open AccessAtomically dispersed MoNi alloy catalyst for partial oxidation of methane
The catalytic partial oxidation of methane (POM) presents a promising technology for synthesizing syngas. However, it faces severe over-oxidation over catalyst surface. Attempts to modify metal surfaces by inc...
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Green synthesis of luminescent La-MOF nanoparticle from waste poly(ethylene terephthalate) for high-performance in Fe(III) detection
Develo** luminescent metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) capable of high-efficiency Fe3+ sensing has aroused great attraction in the fields of biology, chemistry, etc. However, previous solvothermal methods are lim...
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m6A demethylation of FOSL1 mRNA protects hepatoma cells against necrosis under glucose deprivation
Stress-adaptive mechanisms enabling cancer cells to survive under glucose deprivation remain elusive. N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modification plays important roles in determining cancer cell fate and cellular stres...
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Open AccessA randomized controlled clinical trial of concentrated growth factor combined with sodium hyaluronate in the treatment of temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis
To investigate the effect of concentrated growth factor (CGF) combined with sodium hyaluronate (SH) on temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJOA).
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Open AccessSpecific convulsions and brain damage in children hospitalized for Omicron BA.5 infection: an observational study using two cohorts
SARS-CoV-2 continues to mutate over time, and reports on children infected with Omicron BA.5 are limited. We aimed to analyze the specific symptoms of Omicron-infected children and to improve patient care.
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Two Decades of Academic Service-Learning in Chinese Higher Education: A Review of Research Literature
Service-learning is globally recognized as an impactful pedagogical approach in higher education. This study reviews literature from the past two decades on university course-based, credit-bearing academic ser...
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Approximation Algorithms for Multiprocessor Scheduling with Testing to Minimize the Total Job Completion Time
In offline scheduling models, jobs are given with their exact processing times. In their online counterparts, jobs arrive in sequence together with their processing times and the scheduler makes irrevocable de...
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Reinforcement of High Impact Polystyrene by Aramid Nanoparticle Fillers Prepared via an In situ Bottom-up Approach
In this work, aramid nanoparticles (ANPs) were prepared in dimethyl formamide (DMF) solution containing high impact polystyrene (HIPS) via a bottom-up approach. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) images showe...
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Age affects vascular morphology and predictiveness of anatomical landmarks for aortic zones in trauma patients: implications for resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta
Understanding the vascular morphology is fundamental for resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of aging on length and diameter of aorta and iliac ar...
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Open AccessTowards an actionable One Health approach
Despite the increasing focus on strengthening One Health capacity building on global level, challenges remain in devising and implementing real-world interventions particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. Reco...
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Open AccessA silicon photoanode protected with TiO2/stainless steel bilayer stack for solar seawater splitting
Photoelectrochemical seawater splitting is a promising route for direct utilization of solar energy and abundant seawater resources for H2 production. However, the complex salinity composition in seawater results...
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Enantioselective synthesis of β- and α-amino ketones through reversible alkane carbonylation
The direct incorporation of alkanes and CO into value-added chiral products through alkane carbonylation is a desirable transformation; however, it remains inefficient. The carbonylation of alkanes via photoir...
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Circulating small extracellular vesicle-based miRNA classifier for follicular thyroid carcinoma: a diagnostic study
The diagnosis of follicular thyroid carcinoma (FTC) prior to surgery remains a major challenge in the clinic.
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Achieving surface and bulk rate matching for chemical loo** partial oxidation of methane by modulating oxygen transport
Chemical loo** partial oxidation of methane (CL-POM) offers a promising approach to produce syngas with high selectivity and reduced explosion risk. However, the design of metal oxide oxygen carriers with ex...
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Enantioselective propargylic amination and related tandem sequences to α-tertiary ethynylamines and azacycles
Chiral α-tertiary amines and related azacycles are sought-after compounds for drug development. Despite progress in the catalytic asymmetric construction of aza-quaternary stereocentres, enantioselective synth...
