The Effects of TLR Activation on T-Cell Development and Differentiation by Bo Jin, Tao Sun, Xiao-Hong Yu, Ying-Xiang Yang, Anthony E. T. Yeo

“…T cells consist of various subsets, that is, Th1, Th2, Th17, T follicular helper (Tfh), cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs), regulatory T cells (Treg) and these originate from thymic progenitor thymocytes. T-cell receptor (TCR) activation in distinct T-cell subsets with different TLRs results in differing outcomes, for example, activation of TLR4 expressed in T cells promotes suppressive function of regulatory T cells (Treg), while activation of TLR6 expressed in T cells abrogates Treg function. …”
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Synthesis of Phase-Only Reconfigurable Linear Arrays Using Multiobjective Invasive Weed Optimization Based on Decomposition by Yan Liu, Yong-Chang Jiao, Ya-Ming Zhang, Yan-Yan Tan

“…First, novel strategies are introduced in invasive weed optimization (IWO) to make original IWO fit for solving multiobjective optimization problems; then, the modified IWO is integrated into the framework of the recently well proved competitive multiobjective optimization algorithm MOEA/D to form a new competitive MOEA/D-IWO algorithm. …”
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): progress towards a better understanding and treatment of the syndrome by Mimouni, Nour El Houda, Giacobini, Paolo

“…However, the underlying mechanisms of its transmission remain unknown, thus limiting the development of effective therapeutic strategies.This article highlights how an altered fetal environment (prenatal exposure to high levels of anti-Müllerian hormone) can contribute to the onset of PCOS in adulthood and lead to the transgenerational transmission of neuroendocrine and metabolic traits through alterations in the DNA methylation process.The originality of the translational findings summarized here involves the identification of potential biomarkers for early diagnosis of the syndrome, in addition to the validation of a promising therapeutic avenue in a preclinical model of PCOS, which can improve the management of patients suffering from the syndrome.…”
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Aging Adults and Seasonal Influenza: Does the Vitamin D Status (H)Arm the Body? by Pierre Olivier Lang, Dimitrios Samaras

“…Vitamin D (VitD), although originally described as an essential hormone for bone and mineral homeostasis, appears to have an active role in regulating specific facets of human immunity. …”
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Role of polymers in encapsulation and shape-stabilization of phase change materials (PCMs) for thermal energy storage applications: an overview by Surya Tanwar, Raminder Kaur

“…To improve the performance efficiency and proper handling of PCMs, they are often encapsulated or confined within a shape-stabilized supporting material of an inorganic or organic origin. This review emphasizes the current research status of the polymer-based PCMs developed using the various PCMs–polymer combinations available, material characteristics, encapsulation, and shape-stabilization methods and provides detailed information on the contribution of polymers toward the enhancement of PCM end-product properties, in an avant-garde technology related to TES.…”
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Hedgehog pathway inhibitors (HHI) combined with radiotherapy and immunotherapy for advanced basal cell carcinoma: a case report by Zhuren Ruan, Chen Zhao, Longshan Li, Xianghui Li, Zhijian Yao, Gao Wei

“…However, there is a scarcity of evidence-based guidelines for the management of patients with advanced or metastatic BCC, particularly those who develop resistance to HHI therapy.Materials and methods We report the case of a patient with advanced BCC of the head and neck, which originated from a nevus sebaceous.Results The patient initially responded well to sonidegib, an HHI, but resistance emerged within a month. …”
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Does Large‐Scale Crustal Flow Shape the Eastern Margin of the Tibetan Plateau? Insights From Episodic Magmatism of Gongga‐Zheduo Granitic Massif by Fangyang Hu, Fu‐Yuan Wu, Mihai N. Ducea, James B. Chapman, Lei Yang

“…Modeling results suggest that Cenozoic magmas originated at depths of ∼30–40 km, the depth that crustal flow has been postulated to occur at. …”
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A Survey of Blockchain Applications for Management in Agriculture and Livestock Internet of Things by Yang Yang, Min Lin, Yangfei Lin, Chen Zhang, Celimuge Wu

“…However, this sector faces significant challenges, including ambiguity in product origins and limited regulatory oversight of IoT devices. …”
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UAV Detection with Passive Radar: Algorithms, Applications, and Challenges by Zhibo Tang, He Ma, Youmin Qu, Xingpeng Mao

“…We begin by exploring the origins of passive radar and then provide a comprehensive overview of its progress from multiple angles, particularly focusing on its application in UAV detection. …”
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Effective Inertial Hand Gesture Recognition Using Particle Filtering Based Trajectory Matching by Zuocai Wang, Bin Chen, Jin Wu

“…The improvement is based on the resampling method making the original filter much faster to converge. After smoothing, the trajectory is then converted to low-definition images which are further sent to a backpropagation neural network (BP-NN) based recognizer for matching. …”
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A review on the magnetotelluric studies over the Central Asian Orogenic Belt—recent developments and future aspects by Yifan Li, Letian Zhang, Letian Zhang, Letian Zhang, Sheng Jin, Sheng Jin, Lishui Zhou, Qiyao Zong

“…The Central Asian Orogenic Belt (CAOB) was originated from the subduction, closure, convergence, and post-collisional extension of the Paleo-Asian Ocean located between the North China Craton, Tarim Craton, and the Siberian Craton during the late Permian to early Triassic. …”
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The Effects of Temperature and Impact Velocity on the Shock Wave Response of Pore-Embedded Metallic Glasses by Indrajit Patra, Ahmed M. Abdulhadi, Fatima Safaa Fahim, Bashar S. Bashar, Taif Alawsi, Mohammad Salmani

“…Moreover, the spall event originated from the formation and coalescence of tension transformation zones, leading to the formation of nanovoids in the system. …”
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Tectonic relationships between the Paleozoic basement and the Mesozoic cover succession in the northern Dora-Maira Massif (Susa Valley, Western Alps) by Gianni Balestro, Marco Gattiglio, Matthieu Roà, Andrea Festa

“…Prior to the Alpine polyphase deformation, the basement-cover interface likely originated as a weak horizon within the Early Triassic, localizing deformation and forming the primary detachment zone.…”
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Natural variation in growth and yield to waterlogging across climate-diverse pennycress accessions by Rachel Combs-Giroir, John Lagergren, Daniel A. Jacobson, Andrea R. Gschwend

“…We used climate modeling data to assess spring soil moisture levels in the geographic origins of 471 natural pennycress accessions. We selected 34 accessions with variation in predicted soil moisture and tested survivability under prolonged waterlogging at the rosette stage. …”
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Study on the Occurrence of Double Bottom Simulating Reflectors in the Makran Accretionary Zone by Jiangxin Chen, Wenyu Zhao, Siyou Tong, Leonardo Azevedo, Nengyou Wu, Bin Liu, Huaning Xu, Jianming Gong, Jing Liao, Jie Liang, Dongxu Luo, Yu Fu

“…Based on the multi-channel seismic reflection data acquired over the Makran accretionary wedge, this work studies the origin of the double BSR in the Makran accretionary wedge and its association with fluid escape events. …”
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Breastfeeding impact on kidney health : updated evidence by Hakim RAHMOUNE, Nada BOUTRID, Hala BOUTRID

“…This review reaffirms the critical importance of breastfeeding for both immediate infant health, and its potential to shape renal health throughout life, thereby, supporting the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) hypothesis, and emphasizing the necessity for ongoing advocacy in this domain.…”
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Identifying and Prioritizing Critical Success Factors in Telecommunication Supply Chain Management in Mazandaran Province using DANP by Hooman Shababi, Mahmoud Yahyazadefar, Maryam Ghiasabadi Farahani, Roshanak Motamedi, Peyman Ghafari Ashtiani

“…According to the experts' answers and the analysis results, repair and maintenance are the essential components in prioritizing the critical success factors in managing the telecommunication supply chain of Mazandaran province. Originality/Value: The study showed that companies could gain a tremendous competitive advantage by identifying and prioritizing the critical factors of success in supply chain management, shedding light on better policymaking in the field.…”
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Analysis of the Potential for a Hillside Collapse for a Community in Changhua County, Taiwan by Pei Liu, Tung-Hua Tsai, Szu-Hsien Peng

“…Changhua County contains 589 villages, 81 of which are prone to hillsides (including protected forest). In addition to original potential debris flow torrent communities, disaster-resistant communities have been established under the guidance of Soil and Water Conservation Bureau (SWCB), Council of Agriculture in Taiwan; Changhua County Government also plans to establish disaster-resistant communities in other hillside communities. …”
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Technical Considerations of Giant Right Coronary Artery Aneurysm Exclusion by James Barr, Metesh Nalin Acharya, Antonios Kourliouros, Shahzad Gull Raja

“…Following right atriotomy, the fistula was oversewn and the aneurysmal right coronary artery ligated at its origin and at several points along its course. A saphenous vein graft was anastomosed to the posterior descending artery. …”
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Epipolar Plane Image Rectification and Flat Surface Detection in Light Field by Lipeng Si, Hao Zhu, Qing Wang

“…In this paper we propose detecting printed photos from original scenes, which fully exploit angular information of light field and characteristics of the flat surface. …”
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