Image-Driven Hybrid Structural Analysis Based on Continuum Point Cloud Method with Boundary Capturing Technique by Kyung-Wan Seo, Junwon Park, Sang I. Park, Jeong-Hoon Song, Young-Cheol Yoon

“…Capturing boundary conditions from the digital image is novel, although a similar approach was applied to the point cloud data. …”
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Computational structure-based design of antiviral peptides as potential protein–protein interaction inhibitors of rabies virus phosphoprotein and human LC8 by Saman Rahmati, Fatemeh Zandi, Khadijeh Ahmadi, Ahmad Adeli, Niloofar Rastegarpanah, Massoud Amanlou, Behrouz Vaziri

“…Therefore, development of novel drugs is of interest to the scientific community. …”
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Relationship between inherited genetic variation and survival from colorectal cancer stratified by tumour location by Christopher Wills, Katie Watts, Amy Houseman, Timothy S. Maughan, David Fisher, Nada A. Al-Tassan, Richard S. Houlston, Valentina Escott-Price, Jeremy P. Cheadle

“…No previously associated SNPs were replicated. Our data identify novel loci associated with survival when stratified by tumour location.…”
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Scoping review of the characteristics assessed by vulnerability indices applied to people experiencing homelessness. by Jane Currie, Elizabeth Grech, Erin Longbottom, Jasmine Yee, Ruth Hastings, Amy Aitkenhead, Amy Cason, Karin Obrecht

“…This review forms part of the development and implementation of a novel tool to prioritise people experiencing homelessness for healthcare based on their need and capacity to access healthcare.…”
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Gross and applied anatomy pedagogical approaches in occupational therapy education: protocol for a scoping review by Emily S Ho, Anne Agur, Andrea Duncan, Erica Dove, Kelly Hennessy, Athena Kirou-Mauro, Lorna Aitkens

“…To address this limitation, applied anatomy instructors have developed innovative novel approaches to teach gross and applied anatomy to student occupational therapists, including live/surface anatomy, medical imaging, and more recently, computer-aided instruction. …”
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Association of Red Blood Cell Distribution Width With Carotid–Femoral Pulse Wave Velocity in a Southern Chinese Population by Xing Yu, Yali Huang, Yunyun Su, Liangdi Xie

“…ABSTRACT Red blood cell distribution width (RDW) has recently been recognized as a novel biomarker associated with various cardiovascular conditions. …”
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Long-term copper exposure induced pyroptosis and inflammation of rat spleen through intestinal-splenic axis by Jinwen Quan, Xiaoyue Chang, Siying Liu, Ting He, Gaolong Zhong, Zhonghua Liu, Wenlan Yu

“…These findings offer a novel perspective on how copper may induce spleen injury through the intestine-spleen axis.…”
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Temporal Convolutional Network Approach to Secure Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) in Electric Vehicle Charging by Ikram Benfarhat, Vik Tor Goh, Chun Lim Siow, Muhammad Sheraz, Teong Chee Chuah

“…In this study, we propose a novel temporal convolutional network (TCN) to enhance EVCS security by rapidly detecting Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) attacks. …”
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Construction and characterization of an infectious cDNA clone of turtle grass virus X from a naturally infected Thalassia testudinum plant by Luis Alvarado-Marchena, Bradley T. Furman, Mya Breitbart

“…The development of the TGVX infectious clone offers a novel tool for investigating the impact of this virus on seagrass health and productivity. …”
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Mir-615-5p inhibits cervical cancer progression by targeting TMIGD2 by Yan Zhao, Haitao Chen, Wenhui Zhang, Wei Shang, Jinwei Cao, Huijuan Zhao, Zhixiang Zou

“…Objective This study aimed to explore the clinical significance and biological role of miR-615-5p in CC, with the goal of identifying novel biomarkers for this disease. Materials and methods The levels of miR-615-5p and TMIGD2 mRNA in tissue samples and cells were quantified through quantitative reverse transcription real-time PCR, followed by statistical analyses to investigate the correlation between miR-615-5p and clinical data. …”
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Associations among immunophenotype, plasma metabolites, and benign prostatic hyperplasia: a mediation Mendelian randomization study by FAN Jiuming, ZHAO Yiqiao, JIA Haichang, WANG Tiankun, HAN Yutong, QIN Zihao, CHEN Ping, ZENG Xiantao

“…Both metabolites showed mediation proportions exceeding 10%, suggesting a significant mediatory role in the relationship between immune cells and BPH.Conclusion This study highlights two distinct immune phenotypes associated with BPH, mediated by specific plasma metabolites through mediation MR analysis. These findings offer novel insights into the pathophysiology of BPH and identify potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets for its diagnosis and management.…”
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Knockdown of Fibromodulin Inhibits Proliferation and Migration of RPE Cell via the VEGFR2-AKT Pathway by He Hu, Shanshan Li, Jianqiao Li, Chao Huang, Fang Zhou, Li Zhao, Wenzhen Yu, Xiao Qin

“…Recent research has provided novel insight into the function of fibromodulin (FMOD) in wound healing and angiogenesis. …”
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Troglitazone and Δ2Troglitazone Enhance Adiponectin Expression in Monocytes/Macrophages through the AMP-Activated Protein Kinase Pathway by Jaw-Shiun Tsai, Lee-Ming Chuang, Ching-Shih Chen, Chan-Jung Liang, Yuh-Lien Chen, Ching-Yu Chen

“…Accumulating evidence indicates that the regimen to increase adiponectin will provide a novel therapeutic strategy for inflammation and cardiovascular disorders. …”
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An optimized deep-forest algorithm using a modified differential evolution optimization algorithm: A case of host-pathogen protein-protein interaction prediction by Jerry Emmanuel, Itunuoluwa Isewon, Jelili Oyelade

“…Additionally, the optimized model predicted seven novel host-pathogen interactions. Finally, the model was implemented as a web application which is accessible at http://dfh3pi.covenantuniversity.edu.ng.…”
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Optimizing Non-Thermal Magnetic Field to Minimize Weight Loss and Tissue Degradation: Identifying Possible Enzyme Inhibition Mechanisms by Chao-Kai Chang, Prakoso Adi, Rizka Mulyani, Chun-Fu Lin, Ratna Sari Listyaningrum, Shella Permatasari Santoso, Mohsen Gavahian, Chang-Wei Hsieh

“…This research investigates potential mechanisms of novel magnetic field (MF) treatments in inhibiting cell-wall-degrading enzymes, aiming to reduce weight loss and preserve the post-harvest quality of tomatoes (<i>Solanum lycopersicum</i> L.) as a climacteric fruit. …”
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Complex spatio-temporal features in meg data by Francesca Sapuppo, Elena Umana, Mattia Frasca, Manuela La Rosa, David Shannahoff-Khalsa, Luigi Fortuna, Maide Bucolo

“…This approach usesthe value of $d_\infty$ (d-infinite) to characterize the system’s asymptotic chaoticbehavior. A novel procedure has been developed to extract this parameterfrom time series when the system’s structure and laws are unknown. …”
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How Do Temporal and Geographical Kernels Differ in Reflecting Regional Disparities? Insights from a Case Study in China by Chunzhu Wei, Xufeng Liu, Wei Chen, Lupan Zhang, Ruixia Chao, Wei Wei

“…Among the models, STWR outperforms others in capturing and interpreting local variations in spatio-temporal disparities, demonstrating its utility in understanding complex regional dynamics. This study provides novel insights into the spatio-temporal determinants of regional economic disparities, offering a robust analytical framework for policymakers to address region-specific variables driving inequality over time and space. …”
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Codon Usage is Influenced by Compositional Constraints in Genes Associated with Dementia by Taha Alqahtani, Rekha Khandia, Nidhi Puranik, Ali M. Alqahtani, Yahia Alghazwani, Saad Ali Alshehri, Kumarappan Chidambaram, Mohammad Amjad Kamal, Mohammad Amjad Kamal, Mohammad Amjad Kamal, Mohammad Amjad Kamal

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Exosomal circPOLQ promotes macrophage M2 polarization via activating IL-10/STAT3 axis in a colorectal cancer model by Yang Liu, Chen Chen, Jinbo Liu, Zhenqiang Sun, Bo Shao, Yanxin Xu, Pengyuan Dang, Shengyun Hu, Haifeng Sun, Chaoguan Wang, Junhong Hu

“…The mechanism underlying the effect of tumor-derived exosomes on M2 macrophage polarization remains elusive.Results The novel circular RNA circPOLQ exhibited significantly higher expression in CRC tissues than in paired normal tissues. …”
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A Quantitative Trait Locus on Chromosome 5p Influences D-Dimer Levels in the San Antonio Family Heart Study by V. P. Diego, L. Almasy, D. L. Rainwater, M. C. Mahaney, A. G. Comuzzie, S. A. Cole, R. P. Tracy, M. P. Stern, J. W. MacCluer, J. Blangero

“…To our knowledge, the putative QTL on chromosome 5p is novel. The possible QTL on chromosome 2q is discussed in relation to a recent report of linkage of a related hemostatic factor to the same location. …”
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