Cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) play an important role in the initiation, metastasis, and
invasion of breast cancer. However, whether autophagy acts as a tumor promotion …

In previous studies, we successfully prepared lotus-seed starch nanoparticles (LS-SNPs)
using enzymatic methods. To further improve their performance, we studied the structural, …

Background: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of 10 mg and 25 mg mifepristone per day
compared with 3.75 mg enantone in treating uterine fibroids. Methods: This is a Multicenter …

… [ 21 ] Risk of bias was examined by 2 independent authors (Peng Fu and Yanlin Huang).
Conflicts were resolved in consultation with a third independent author (Minli Huang). …

BACKGROUND: Residual neuromuscular blockade (RNMB) has been linked to adverse
respiratory events (AREs) in the postanesthetic care unit (PACU). However, these events are …

This study provides a novel method of preparing lotus seed starch nanocrystals (LS-SNCs)
using acid hydrolysis combined with ultrasonic-assisted acid hydrolysis (U-LS-SNCs) and …

Background This study aimed to investigate the effects of combined spinal-epidural anesthesia
(CSEA) with acupoint injection (AI) on the maternal-fetal expression of interleukin-1β (IL-…

Interventions: The patient was treated by exenteration of the right orbit, and all necrotic
tissues and larvae were removed. The defect was repaired via reconstruction with a pedicled …

The world is approaching a crisis: unprecedented population aging, rising chronic disease,
and escalating health care cost. This calls for a new health care paradigm that embraces the …

In order to provide theoretical basis for the application of coix seed starch nanoparticles (SNPs)
and their application in food colloids as Pickering emulsion, the structural characteristics …