Filtration Performance and Fiber Shedding Behavior in Common Respirator and Face Mask Materials by Qingfeng Cao, Seong Chan Kim, Qisheng Ou, Hoo Young Chung, Weiqi Chen, William Durfee, Susan Arnold, Marc A. Hillmyer, Linsey A. Griffin, David Y. H. Pui

“…Two experimental systems were developed to investigate seven different mask materials, which have a fiber size range from 0.1 µm (100 nm) to 20 µm (20,000 nm). …”
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Hyperspectral estimation of chlorophyll density in winter wheat using fractional-order derivative combined with machine learning by Chenbo Yang, Chenbo Yang, Meichen Feng, Juan Bai, Hui Sun, Rutian Bi, Lifang Song, Chao Wang, Yu Zhao, Wude Yang, Lujie Xiao, Meijun Zhang, Xiaoyan Song

“…The results showed that based on the 0.3-order RL-FOD, combined with the CARS screening band, ETsR modeling has the highest accuracy, and hyperspectral estimation of winter wheat ChD can be realized. …”
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The Modulation of Reward and Habit Systems by Acupuncture in Adolescents with Internet Addiction by Yang Wang, Yun Qin, Hui Li, Dezhong Yao, Bo Sun, Zhiliang Li, Xin Li, Yu Dai, Chao Wen, Lingrui Zhang, Chenchen Zhang, Tianmin Zhu, Cheng Luo

“…Using a paired t-test in IA subjects before and after 40 days of acupuncture, the increased ROI-to-ROI rsFC was decreased (normalized to HC) with acupuncture, including the rsFC of the right VRP with the left OFC, PMC, and cerebellum, and the rsFC of the left cerebellum with the left OFC, PMC, and right vmPFC. Furthermore, the change in rsFC strength between the right VRP and left cerebellum in IA individuals was found positively correlated with the Internet craving alleviation after acupuncture. …”
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4-Phenylbutyric Acid Attenuates Pancreatic Beta-Cell Injury in Rats with Experimental Severe Acute Pancreatitis by Yu-pu Hong, Wen-yi Guo, Wei-xing Wang, Liang Zhao, Ming-wei Xiang, Fang-chao Mei, Ablikim Abliz, Peng Hu, Wen-hong Deng, Jia Yu

“…Results showed that 4-PBA attenuated the following: (1) pancreas and islet pathological injuries, (2) serum TNF-α and IL-1β, (3) serum insulin and glucose, (4) beta-cell ultrastructural changes, (5) ER stress markers (BiP, ORP150, and CHOP), Caspase-3, and insulin expression in islet. …”
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Sun-simulated-driven production of high-purity methanol from carbon dioxide by Jiqing Jiao, Yanbin Ma, Xiaoqian Han, Awu Ergu, Chao Zhang, Pingping Chen, Wei Liu, Qiquan Luo, Zhaolin Shi, Han Xu, Chen Chen, Yaguang Li, Tongbu Lu

“…Both electro- and thermo-catalytic CO2 reduction to CH3OH can only produce CH3OH in low concentration (typically mixed with water), requiring energy-intensive purification processes. …”
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Antioxidant Properties of Tonsil-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells on Human Vocal Fold Fibroblast Exposed to Oxidative Stress by Sung-Chan Shin, Hyung-Sik Kim, Yoojin Seo, Cho Hee Kim, Ji Min Kim, Hyun-Keun Kwon, Jin-Choon Lee, Eui-Suk Sung, Byung-Joo Lee

“…In addition, coculture with TMSC could restore the endogenous matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) activity of hVFFs upon tBHP treatment and, in turn, reduce the oxidative stress-induced ECM accumulation in hVFFs. We have, therefore, shown that the changes in hVFF proliferative capacity and ECM gene expression induced by oxidative stress are consistent with in vivo phenotypes observed in aging vocal folds and vocal fold scarring and that TMSCs may function to reduce oxidative stress in aging vocal folds.…”
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Targeting Siglec-E facilitates tumor vaccine-induced antitumor immunity in renal carcinoma by Yuchen Zhang, Junnian Zheng, Li Sun, Guangya Zhao, Yingxiang Shao, Bowen Lu, Jiage Ding, Yanyan Zheng, Renjin Chen, Dafei Chai, Jiawei Wang, Zichun Zhang, Xiaohui Xie

“…Expression of Siglec-E on the immune cells has been shown to promote tumor regression. This study aimed to develop an adenovirus (Ad) vaccine targeting Siglec-E and carbonic anhydrase IX (CAIX) (Ad-Siglec-E/CAIX) and to evaluate its potential antitumor effects in several preclinical renal cancer models.Methods Ad vaccines encoding Siglec-E or CAIX were developed and evaluated for their therapeutic potential in mouse subcutaneous, lung metastatic, and orthotopic tumor models. …”
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Xenoimplantation of an Extracellular-Matrix-Derived, Biphasic, Cell-Scaffold Construct for Repairing a Large Femoral-Head High-Load-Bearing Osteochondral Defect in a Canine Model by Yang Qiang, Zhao Yanhong, Peng Jiang, Lu Shibi, Guo Quanyi, Ma Xinlong, Xia Qun, Xu Baoshan, Zhao Bin, Wang Aiyuan, Zhang Li, Xu Wengjing, Zeng Chao

“…The bone volume fraction was lower for subchondral bone than normal femoral bone at 3 and 6 months. Rigidity was lower in repaired subchondral bone than normal femoral bone at 6 months. …”
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Effects of a social participation-focused virtual reality intervention for community-dwelling stroke survivors with physical disabilities: a randomised controlled trial protocol by Janita Pak Chun Chau, Suzanne Hoi Shan Lo, Vivian Wing Yan Lee, Kai Chow Choi, Alexander Yuk Lun Lau, David R Thompson, Eddie Chi Fai Kwok

“…Study results will be disseminated through peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations.Trial registration number ChiCTR2100050850.…”
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The Effects of High Particulate Matter Levels on Platelet Recovery in Patients Receiving Prophylactic Platelet Transfusion by Hantrakool S, Sriwichai M, Shaengkhamnang B, Leetrakool N, Niprapan P, Kawichai S, Punnachet T, Hantrakun N, Piriyakhuntorn P, Rattanathammethee T, Chai-Adisaksopha C, Rattarittamrong E, Tantiworawit A, Norasetthada L, Srichairatanakool S

“…Sasinee Hantrakool,1 Maitree Sriwichai,2 Banphot Shaengkhamnang,2 Nipapan Leetrakool,2 Piangrawee Niprapan,1 Sawaeng Kawichai,3 Teerachat Punnachet,1 Nonthakorn Hantrakun,1 Pokpong Piriyakhuntorn,1 Thanawat Rattanathammethee,1 Chatree Chai-Adisaksopha,1 Ekarat Rattarittamrong,1 Adisak Tantiworawit,1 Lalita Norasetthada,1 Somdet Srichairatanakool4 1Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand; 2Blood Bank Section, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand; 3Research Institute for Health Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand; 4Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, ThailandCorrespondence: Chatree Chai-Adisaksopha, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Tel +66 53 935488, Email chatree.chai@cmu.ac.thAim: Exposure to fine particulate matter, particularly PM2.5, has been associated with increased platelet activation and cardiovascular risks. …”
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Mild hyperthermia with magnetic resonance- guided high intensity focused ultrasound combined with salvage chemoradiation for recurrent rectal cancer by Jonathan Peng, Ari Partanen, Samuel Pichardo, Robert Staruch, Kaitlyn Perry, Merrylee McGuffin, Yuexi Huang, Kelvin KW. Chan, Shun Wong, Greg Czarnota, Kullervo Hynynen, William Chu

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Differential responses of root and leaf-associated microbiota to continuous monocultures by Hao-Ran Li, Xiang-Yu Zhang, Kai-Ling He, Xin Xu, Xin-Wen Chen, Yaseen Ullah, Ting-Ting Zhang, Yan Chen, Chuan-Chao Dai, Wei Zhang

“…Microbiota analysis revealed that monocropping reduced rhizosphere microbial population and diversity, while increased leaf epiphytic microbial population and did not influence leaf epiphytic microbial diversity. Cropping conditions had a greater impact on the microbiota composition of leaf epiphytes than that of the rhizosphere. …”
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Size effect-based improved antioxidant activity of selenium nanoparticles regulating Anti-PI3K-mTOR and Ras-MEK pathways for treating spinal cord injury to avoid hormone shock-indu... by Peixin Liu, Xiaodong Liu, Zihao Wu, Kui Shen, Zhaofeng Li, Xiaowei Li, Qifeng Wu, Leung Chan, Zhong Zhang, Yutong Wu, Liwen Liu, Tianfeng Chen, Yi Qin

“…Selenium nanoparticles have demonstrated significant antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties via a non-immunosuppressive pathway; however, their clinical application has been limited by their inadequate stability and functionality to cross the blood-spinal cord barrier (BSCB). …”
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Mitophagy mediated by HIF-1α/FUNDC1 signaling in tubular cells protects against renal ischemia/reperfusion injury by Wenjun Zhang, Chao Guo, Yi Li, Hao Wang, Huabing Wang, Yingying Wang, Tingting Wu, Huinan Wang, Gang Cheng, Jiangwei Man, Siyu Chen, Shengjun Fu, Li Yang

“…Additionally, FUNDC1 overexpression reversed the effects of LW6 on the altered expression of light chain 3 (LC3) BII and voltage-dependent anion channels as well as blocked the effects of HIF-1α inhibition in cells. …”
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Inflammatory biomarkers of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratios in 563 severe OSA patients before and after surgery by Chung-Wei Lin, Pei-Wen Lin, Li-Wen Chiu, Han-Tan Chai, Chun-Tuan Chang, Michael Friedman, Anna M. Salapatas, Sara Rahavi-Ezabadi, Hsin-Ching Lin

“…Abstract Background Evidence has proved that high neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) were risk factors for cardiovascular comorbidities. …”
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A network medicine approach to investigating ME/CFS pathogenesis in severely ill patients: a pilot study by Li-Yuan Hung, Chan-Shuo Wu, Chia-Jung Chang, Peng Li, Kimberly Hicks, Joshua J. Dibble, Braxton Morrison, Chimere L. Smith, Ronald W. Davis, Wenzhong Xiao

“…This pilot study harnessed the power of network medicine to unravel the complex pathogenesis of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). …”
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Integrated singlecell and bulk RNA-seq analysis identifies a prognostic signature related to inflammation in colorectal cancer by Wen Yin, Yanting Ao, Qian Jia, Chao Zhang, Liping Yuan, Sha Liu, Wanmeng Xiao, Gang Luo, Xiaomin Shi, Chen Xin, Maolin Chen, Muhan Lü, Zehui Yu

“…Abstract Inflammation can influence the development of CRC as well as immunotherapy and plays a key role in CRC. …”
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Cerebral hemodynamics and oxygen metabolism in patients with milder and severe forms of sickle cell disease and thalassemia by Liza Afzali‐Hashemi, Koen P. A. Baas, Anouk Schrantee, Erfan Nur, Chau Vu, Soyoung Choi, Silvie Suriany, John C. Wood, Aart J. Nederveen, Bart J. Biemond

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Correction to “AAV‐Mediated Gene Cocktails Enhance Supporting Cell Reprogramming and Hair Cell Regeneration” by Liyan Zhang, Xin Chen, Xinlin Wang, Yinyi Zhou, Yuan Fang, Xingliang Gu, Ziyu Zhang, Qiuhan Sun, Nianci Li, Lei Xu, Fangzhi Tan, Renjie Chai, Jieyu Qi

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The Expression of IL-6, TNF-α, and MCP-1 in Respiratory Viral Infection in Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Jingtong Zheng, Yue Shi, Lingxin Xiong, Weijie Zhang, Ying Li, Peter G. Gibson, Jodie L. Simpson, Chao Zhang, Junying Lu, Jingying Sai, Guoqiang Wang, Fang Wang

“…Additionally, VP patients were less likely to have received influenza vaccination. VP patients had a systemic inflammation response involving IL-6, TNF-α, and MCP-1 which may be due to virus-induced activation of macrophages. …”
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