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Extended characterization of IL-33/ST2 as a predictor for wound age determination in skin wound tissue samples of humans and mice
Interleukin (IL)-33, an important inflammatory cytokine, is highly expressed in skin wound tissue and serum of humans and mice, and plays an essential role in the process of skin wound healing (SWH) dependent ...
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Open AccessAssociations between urban birth or childhood trauma and first-episode schizophrenia mediated by low IQ
Exposure to urban birth, childhood trauma, and lower Intelligence Quotient (IQ) were the most well-established risk factors for schizophrenia in developed countries. In developing countries, whether urban birt...
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Open AccessMulti-trait analysis for genome-wide association study of five psychiatric disorders
We conducted a cross-trait meta-analysis of genome-wide association study on schizophrenia (SCZ) (n = 65,967), bipolar disorder (BD) (n = 41,653), autism spectrum disorder (ASD) (n = 46,350), attention deficit hy...
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Open AccessCorrection: Multi-trait analysis for genome-wide association study of five psychiatric disorders
An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via a link at the top of the paper.
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Association of sleep duration with chronic kidney disease and proteinuria in adults: a systematic review and dose–response meta-analysis
Previous studies have found that sleep duration may be associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and proteinuria in adults. However, the correlation remains controversial. In this study, we aimed to assess ...
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Open AccessSimulation analysis of impact damage to the bone tissue surrounding a dental implant
Dental implant may suffer transient external impacts. To simulate the effect of impact forces on bone damage is very important for evaluation of damage and guiding treatment in clinics. In this study, an anima...
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Open AccessPlatycodin D inhibits platelet function and thrombus formation through inducing internalization of platelet glycoprotein receptors
Platycodin D (PD) is one of the major bioactive components of the roots of Platycodon grandiflorum and possesses multiple biological and pharmacological properties, such as antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and anti-...
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A Novel Cross-Chain Mechanism for Blockchains
With the popularity of online transactions, a large number of online transaction data has caused people to pay more attention to the privacy and security of data. The emergence of blockchain has brought the cr...
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Open AccessA novel Ffu fusion system for secretory expression of heterologous proteins in Escherichia coli
The high level of excretion and rapid folding ability of β-fructofuranosidase (β-FFase) in Escherichia coli has suggested that β-FFase from Arthrobacter arilaitensis NJEM01 can be developed as a fusion partner.
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Open AccessThe Microdamage and Expression of Sclerostin in Peri-implant Bone under One-time Shock Force Generated by Impact
Osseointegration is the key to implant stability and occlusal support. Biomechanical response and remodeling of peri-implant bone occurs under impact loading. Sclerostin participates in bone formation and reso...
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Elevated expression of NLRP3 in patients with immune thrombocytopenia
Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a heterogeneous autoimmune disease, which is characterized by dysregulation of T cell-mediated autoimmunity. NLRP3, a largest and mostly well-studied inflammasome, has been sho...
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Imbalanced expression of Bcl-xL and Bax in platelets treated with plasma from immune thrombocytopenia
Immune thrombocytopenia is a heterogeneous autoimmune disease, characterized by accelerated platelet destruction and impaired platelet production. Bcl-xL and Bax play an opposite role in the regulation of apop...
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Mechanical properties of thin films of laser-welded titanium and their associated welding defects
The aim of this study was to evaluate the mechanical properties of thin films of laser-welded cast titanium using an interference strain/displacement gauge (ISDG) and to analyze factors that affect laser weldi...
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The remodeling of alveolar bone supporting the mandibular first molar with different levels of periodontal attachment
The objective of this study was to investigate alveolar bone remodeling of the mandibular first molar with differing levels of periodontal attachment under mastication loading. Three-dimensional finite element...
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Building of the petroleum drilling fluid engineering design expert system
The targets, importance, difficulties, strategies, general function frame and technology frame of Petroleum Drilling Fluid Engineering Design Expert Ssytem(PDFEDES) were discussed. A brief introduction to the ...