Effects of direct moxibustion on antigen-presenting cells in gastric tissue of rat models with gastric cancer: Understanding the immunological mechanisms by Tian-yu GAO, Fei-cheng ZHANG, Ru-fang PAN, Shu-ya MA, Xiao-qi ZHANG, Li-jia PAN, Chun-sheng JIA

“…Its mechanisms may involve effects on the state of antigen-presenting cells, thereby promoting T cell activation and enhancing immune function.…”
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A RARE DISEASE ASSOCIATED WITH IG4, CHARACTERIZED BY SYSTEMIC AMYLOIDOSIS AND LYMPHOPLASMACYTIC CELL DOMINANCE: A CASE PRESENTATION by Şerife Emre Ünsal, Mihriban Yıldırım, Hacı Ahmet Aslaner, Neslihan Mandacı Şanlı, Gülşah Akyol, Muzaffer Keklik, Özlem Canöz, Olgun Kontaş, Ali Ünal

“…It most commonly occurs in males over the age of 50.In this case presentation, we will discuss a patient who presented with systemic amyloidosis and was diagnosed with IgG4-related disease. …”
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On the maximum modulus points of entire and meromorphic functions and a problem of Erdos by I. I. Marchenko

“…Two conjectures concerning the number of maximum modulus points of an entire and a meromorphic function on the circle {z:|z|=r} are presented and discussed.…”
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Epidemiology and clinical presentation of kidney amyloidosis have changed over the past three decades: a nationwide population-based study by Hilde J. Vasstrand, Melinda Raki, Rannveig Skrunes, Sabine Leh, Janne Thomsen, Helga Gudmundsdottir, Arnljot Tveit, Anders Hartmann, Anna V. Reisæter, Anders Åsberg, Tale N. Wien

“…The scope and accuracy of amyloid typing improved in the study period, significantly reducing undetermined cases (p < 0.001) and providing more robust diagnoses. Clinical presentation was diverse, but proteinuria was present in 94%. …”
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An objective test to assess upper limb functionality in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema: investigation of the psychometric properties of the upper limb functional te... by Sukriye Cansu Gultekin, Ahmet Burak Cakir, Zeynep Gulsum Guc, Faruk Recep Ozalp, Merve Keskinkilic, Tugba Yavuzsen, Didem Karadibak

“…Abstract Background Although upper limb (UL) functionality was reported to be adversely affected in patients with breast cancer- related lymphedema (BCRL), there is currently no validated, objective performance-based assessment tool designed to evaluate UL function in this population. …”
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Delayed Presentation of Patients with Hip Fractures during the COVID-19 “Stay-at-Home” Order in the Southmost Region of the United States by Michael Serra-Torres, Raul Barreda, David Weaver, Annelyn Torres-Reveron

“…Despite the delay in presentation, length of stay, days in the ICU, or functional outcomes of the patients were not affected. …”
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Presenting the Physical Pattern of Today's Housing by Taking Advantage of the Desirable Qualities of Historical Houses (Case Study: Kerman City) by Amjad Bahredar, Ramin Madani, Mohsen Afshari

“…These qualities, in addition to meeting their functional needs, seek to solve the superior needs of the residents. …”
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Identity in typical. The past, present and future of the system of houses and palaces of culture in Russia as an occasion for socio-cultural design. Review by Larisa E. Petrova

“…The genesis of the development and functioning of this type of cultural institutions (from 1890 to the present day) indicates not only the uniqueness of the phenomenon of Russian and Soviet houses of culture in the world, but also on the need to rethink the heritage, transform spaces into more modern ones in form and content. …”
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Distributed Consensus Tracking of Incommensurate Heterogeneous Fractional-Order Multi-Agent Systems Based on Vector Lyapunov Function Method by Conggui Huang, Fei Wang

“…Thirdly, the consensus criteria are derived by using the Vector Lyapunov Function method. Finally, a numerical example is presented to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed theoretical method.…”
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Epilepsia partialis continua present with shoulder joint-trunk-hip joint rhythmic clonic seizure: a case report by Lv Y, Wang Z, Chu F, Liu C, Meng H

“…Our report emphasizes that a detailed functional anatomical analysis and synchronized electroencephalogram discharge should be done to avoid misdiagnosis in patients with synchronic shoulder-trunk-hip jerk symptoms. …”
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CAR macrophages with built-In CD47 blocker combat tumor antigen heterogeneity and activate T cells via cross-presentation by Siqi Chen, Yingyu Wang, Jessica Dang, Nuozi Song, Xiaoxin Chen, Jinhui Wang, Guo N. Huang, Christine E. Brown, Jianhua Yu, Irving L. Weissman, Steven T. Rosen, Mingye Feng

“…Mechanistically, eSPR macrophages in situ stimulate CD8 T cells via phagocytosis-dependent antigen cross-presentation. We also validate the functionality of the eSPR system in human primary macrophages.…”
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Bilateral Bronchiectasis as a Presentation Form of Pulmonary Marginal Zone B-Cell Lymphoma of Bronchus Associated Lymphoid Tissue by Glenda Ernst, Carla Torres, Eduardo Borsini, Félix Vigovich, Daniel Downey, Alajandro Salvado, Martín Bosio

“…She showed symptoms consistent with dyspnea with productive cough; there were crepitant sounds in the auscultation. Pulmonary functional test has shown a severe restrictive pattern with a low FVC and DLCO. …”
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Exogenous Control of the Expression of Group I CD1 Molecules Competent for Presentation of Microbial Nonpeptide Antigens to Human T Lymphocytes by Angelo Aquino, Grazia Graziani, Ornella Franzese, Salvatore P. Prete, Enzo Bonmassar, Laura Bonmassar, Stefania D'Atri

“…Group I CD1 (CD1a, CD1b, and CD1c) glycoproteins expressed on immature and mature dendritic cells present nonpeptide antigens (i.e., lipid or glycolipid molecules mainly of microbial origin) to T cells. …”
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Laforin, a dual specificity phosphatase involved in Lafora disease, is present mainly as monomeric form with full phosphatase activity. by Vikas V Dukhande, Devin M Rogers, Carlos Romá-Mateo, Jordi Donderis, Alberto Marina, Adam O Taylor, Pascual Sanz, Matthew S Gentry

“…In the current study, we investigated the functional and physiological relevance of laforin dimerization. …”
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Présentation d'un logiciel de visualisation pour l'apprentissage de l'oral en langue seconde by Aline Germain, Philippe Martin

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Extensive thoracic vertebral and chest wall metastases as the initial presentation of breast cancer: a case report and literature review by Yergen N. Kenzhegulov, Daniyar K. Zhamoldin, Victor G. Aleinikov, Talgat T. Kerimbayev, Berik Zhetpisbaev, Serik Akshulakov

“…Metastatic involvement of the bones remains the most common form of distant metastasis in breast cancer, largely due to the anatomical and functional characteristics of the thoracic spine, ribs, and sternum. …”
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Prevalence of Post-Surgical Maxillary Defects and Causes of Maxillary Resections in Patients Presenting at Tertiary Care Hospitals of Multan, Pakistan by Rida Anjum, Maria Komil Ghumman, Malik Adeel Anwar, Waleed Ishaq, Sana Urooj, Umar Farooq

“… Background: Maxillectomy, often necessitated by late-stage malignancies, results in significant anatomical and functional impairments profoundly affecting the quality of life of the affected patients. …”
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HEPATORENAL SYNDROME WITH ACUTE RENAL FAILURE IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE: MODERN ASPECTS OF CLINICAL PRESENTATION AND INTENSIVE CARE by R. R. Nagimullin, F. A. Shipulin, A. Zh. Bayalieva

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Atypical Presentation of Kikuchi-Fujimoto Disease: Diagnostic Challenges in a Case of Persistent Cervical Lymphadenopathy with Acute Onset Quadriplegia by Ahmed AA, Abdullahi IM, Ibrahim IG

“…Currently, his urinary and bowel functions are stable, and he is fully conscious, alert, and oriented to time, place, and person. …”
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The effect of depressive disorder on the clinical presentation of coronary artery disease and five-year survival of patients after myocardial infarction by T. G. Nonka, E. V. Lebedeva, A. N. Repin

“…The study included 79 patients with functional class II–III exertional angina who experienced myocardial infarction more than 6 months before. …”
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