The expression profile analysis and functional prediction of lncRNAs in peripheral blood mononuclear cells in maintenance hemodialysis patients developing heart failure by Xing Qi, Lin Yu, Shuai Liu, Yujiao Zhou, Wenqing Liu, Wei Liao, Qin Guo, Xuhui Song, Jifeng Li, Sheng Lin, Chuanqiang Dai, Lin Yan, Tao Li, Li Zhang, Shucheng Zhao, Juan Tang, Jian Cai, Zejiang Liu, Ran Zhu, Q.-Y. Long, Huaguo Wang

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A simple mathematical model for evaluation of non-fragmentation property of injectable calcium-phosphate cement by Yu Ichida, Rika Yamada, Shiori Kato, Yuki Kamaya, Minami Kosuge, Mamoru Aizawa, Takashi Okuda Sakamoto, Shigetoshi Yazaki

“…The state of the paste is used as an unknown function. After scaling according to the appropriate nondimensionalization, numerical simulations are performed. …”
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Unraveling a novel FBN1 variant in Marfan syndrome with dilated aortic root manifestation by Amirreza Sabahizadeh, Amir Askarinejad, Saranaz Seyed AliAkbar, Mahdieh Soveizi, Golnaz Houshmand, Hojjat Mortezaeian, Amin Elahifar, Majid Maleki, Samira Kalayinia

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Role of Bee Propolis and Vitamin E in Attenuating Doxorubicin-induced Hepatic Toxicity in Rats by Hodhaifa Abdul Mohsin, Mohannad Qazzaz, Mohanad fahad

“…The time interval for the experiment was extended to 22 days. Liver function tests and histopathological inspection were performed according to documented protocols. …”
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Is the Hepatitis G Virus a Hidden Menace to Liver Health in Specific Populations? by Hassan Hussein, Muthana Khalil, Yasin Majeed

“…A self-controlled case study was used to look at differences in liver function tests between people with a high risk and people who have chronic hepatitis B and C with or without HGV infection. .Results:  HGV infection was more prevalent in high-risk groups like patients with chronic liver disease (15.8%), healthcare professionals (6.8%), haemophiliacs (6.8%), and thalassemia patients (9.5%) compared to volunteer blood donors (3.2%) and recipients of blood (3.6%). …”
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A nomogram model based on tumor necrosis factor-like ligand 1A(TL1A) and death receptor-3(DR3) promoter methylation for predicting 90-day prognosis in patients with HBV-associated... by Xue-Fei Wei, Feng Zhang, Han-Xu Zhu, Zhe-Zhe Tian, Miao-Miao Xu, Yu-Chen Fan, Kai Wang, Kai Wang

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Repeated Induced-Membrane Technique Failure without Infection: A Series of Three Consecutive Procedures Performed for a Single Femur Defect by Laurent Mathieu, Marjorie Durand, Thomas Demoures, Christian Steenman, Alain-Charles Masquelet, Jean-Marc Collombet

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A performance evaluation of commercially available and 3D-printable prosthetic hands: a comparison using the anthropomorphic hand assessment protocol by Joshua R. Siegel, Jedidiah K. Harwood, Annette C. Lau, Dylan J. A. Brenneis, Michael R. Dawson, Patrick M. Pilarski, Jonathon S. Schofield

“…We propose that the observed performance shortfalls are likely attributed to the design or build quality of the 3D-printed prostheses, owing to the fact that 3D-printed hands often have a lower technology readiness level for widespread use. …”
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Eco-Friendly Dyeing and Functional Finishing of Organic Cotton Using Optimized Oolong Tea Stems (Agricultural Waste) Through Response Surface Methodology by Huiya Xu, Chen Yang, Ha-young Song

“…Furthermore, under these conditions, the color fastness and functional performance of dyed organic cotton were compared with and without chitosan as a mordant. …”
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LncRNA MEG3 exacerbates diabetic cardiomyopathy via activating pyroptosis signaling pathway by Shengnan Zhuo, Yifeng Liu, Siyuan Wang, Zhuoling Chen, Xuran Shi, Yangjunna Zhang, Dengfeng Xu, Jingjin Hu, Yin Wang, Xuefeng Qu

“…Echocardiography was performed to evaluate cardiac function, while hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining and Masson trichrome staining were employed for the detection of cardiac remodeling. …”
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Therapeutic efficacy and mechanism of artesunate for mouse model of polycystic ovary syndrome by WANG Xueling, WANG Xueling, ZHONG Peiling, ZHONG Peiling, ZHAO Zhipeng

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A Nucleotide-Binding Domain Leucine-Rich Repeat Gene Regulates Plant Growth and Defense Against Chewing Herbivores by Chen Qiu, Xiaochen Jin, Yumiao Zhao, Peng Kuai, Yonggen Lou

“…Knocking out <i>OsPik-2-like</i> in rice increased the LF-induced levels of jasmonic acid (JA) and jasmonoyl–isoleucine (JA-Ile), the activity of trypsin protease inhibitors (TrypPIs), and the basal levels of some flavonoids, which in turn decreased the performance of LF larvae. …”
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The Association between IGF-1 Polymorphisms, IGF-1 Serum Levels, and Cognitive Functions in Healthy Adults: The Amsterdam Growth and Health Longitudinal Study by Carmilla M. M. Licht, Lise C. van Turenhout, Jan Berend Deijen, Lando L. J. Koppes, Willem van Mechelen, Jos W. R. Twisk, Madeleine L. Drent

“…Several studies have demonstrated an association between polymorphisms in the insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) gene and IGF-1 serum levels. …”
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Characteristics of patients prescribed SGLT-2i and/or GLP-1RA among cardiology clinics in the US: insights from the COORDINATE-diabetes trial by Adam J Nelson, Lisa A. Kaltenbach, Hussein R. Al-Khalidi, Monica Leyva, Laura Webb, Darren K. McGuire, Rodica Pop-Busui, Matthew A Cavender, Vanita R. Aroda, Melissa L. Magwire, Caroline R. Richardson, Ildiko Lingvay, Julienne K. Kirk, Ambarish Pandey, Tanya Gaynor, Jonathan Pak, Alana Washington, Cagri Senyucel, Renato D. Lopes, Jennifer B. Green, Christopher B. Granger, Neha J Pagidipati

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Post-Processing of AM-EBM Ti6Al4V for Biomedical Applications: Evolution of Mechanical Properties as a Function of Surface Roughness by Andrea Valencia-Cadena, Ude Hangen, Joan Josep Roa Rovira

“…This dual effect of roughness reduction and controlled surface chemistry highlights the role of dry electropolishing in enhancing the functional lifespan and mechanical reliability of Ti6Al4V components.…”
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YOLOv8n-Al-Dehazing: A Robust Multi-Functional Operation Terminals Detection for Large Crane in Metallurgical Complex Dust Environment by Yifeng Pan, Yonghong Long, Xin Li, Yejing Cai

“…In the aluminum electrolysis production workshop, heavy-load overhead cranes equipped with multi-functional operation terminals are responsible for critical tasks such as anode replacement, shell breaking, slag removal, and material feeding. …”
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Synthesis, Characterization and Density Functional Study of LiMn1.5Ni 0.5O4 Electrode for Lithium ion Battery by M. Aruna Bharathi, K. Venkateswara Rao, M. Sushama

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Effects of Rhodotorula mucilaginosa on Growth, Antioxidant, and Immune Function, and Toll/Imd and JAK-STAT Signaling Pathways in Red Claw Crayfish (Cherax quadricanatus) by Qin Zhang, Liuqing Meng, Jiqing Li, Luoqing Li, Qinghui Zeng, Rui Wang, Dapeng Wang, Tong Tong, Yongqiang Liu, Huizan Yang

“…This study examined the effects of incorporating different levels of Rhodotorula mucilaginosa (0.0, 0.1, 1.0, and 10.0 g/kg) into the diet on growth performance, antioxidant capacity (AOC), immune function, Toll/Imd, and JAK-STAT signaling pathways in red claw crayfish (Cherax quadricanatus). …”
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Different growth responses to feed ration levels in two freshwater turtle juveniles, the Chinese three-keeled pond turtle Mauremys reevesii and the red-eared slider Trachemys scrip... by Changyi Zhang, Shufen Jiang, Xinyue Liu, Siting Zhong, Wenyi Zhang

“…The regulation of succinate dehydrogenase and insulin-like growth factor 2 may relate to these processes. …”
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Antioxidant peptides from shrimp by-products: preparation, identification and protective function on H2O2-induced HepG2 cell by Yujie Li, Huan Xiang, Shuxian Hao, Hui Huang, Shengjun Chen, Yongqiang Zhao, Di Wang, Yueqi Wang, Xiaoshan Long

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