Τρίτη 28 Απριλίου 2020

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Neuroenhancement in surgeons: benefits, risks and ethical dilemmas.
Related ArticlesNeuroenhancement in surgeons: benefits, risks and ethical dilemmas. Br J Surg. 2020 Apr 26;: Authors: Patel R, Ashcroft J, Darzi A, Singh H, Leff DR Abstract BACKGROUND: Surgeons traditionally aim to reduce mistakes in healthcare through repeated training and advancement of surgical technology. Recently, performance-enhancing interventions such as neurostimulation are emerging which may offset errors in surgical practice. METHODS:...
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Modelling Human Locomotion to Inform Exercise Prescription for Osteoporosis.
Related ArticlesModelling Human Locomotion to Inform Exercise Prescription for Osteoporosis. Curr Osteoporos Rep. 2020 Apr 25;: Authors: Martelli S, Beck B, Saxby D, Lloyd D, Pivonka P, Taylor M Abstract PURPOSE OF REVIEW: We review the literature on hip fracture mechanics and models of hip strain during exercise to postulate the exercise regimen for best promoting hip strength. RECENT FINDINGS: The superior neck is a common location for hip...
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Biological insight into the extracellular vesicles in women with and without gestational diabetes.
Related ArticlesBiological insight into the extracellular vesicles in women with and without gestational diabetes. J Endocrinol Invest. 2020 Apr 25;: Authors: Franzago M, Lanuti P, Fraticelli F, Marchioni M, Buca D, Di Nicola M, Liberati M, Miscia S, Stuppia L, Vitacolonna E Abstract PURPOSE: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is the most common metabolic disorder in pregnancy, with increasing prevalence worldwide and still unclear pathogenic mechanisms....
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Correlation between urinary chromium level and semen quality in men attending an andrology laboratory.
Related ArticlesCorrelation between urinary chromium level and semen quality in men attending an andrology laboratory. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2020 Apr 26;: Authors: Pokhrel G, Shi Y, Wang W, Khatiwada SU, Sun Z, Yan J, Liu J, Zheng D Abstract Chromium is an essential element that is required for the normal physiology but can be toxic to humans above a certain level. In spite of growing interest in research on chromium exposure to human health consensus...
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Review on anaerobic digestion of rice straw for biogas production.
Related ArticlesReview on anaerobic digestion of rice straw for biogas production. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2020 Apr 25;: Authors: Mothe S, Polisetty VR Abstract India is an agrarian country producing a large amount of rice straw as an agricultural residue. These residues are burnt openly leading to severe environmental pollution and health hazards. Among several options available, anaerobic digestion of rice straw into biomethane gas and digestate...
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Moving beyond two-dimensional screens to interactive three-dimensional visualization in congenital heart disease.
Related ArticlesMoving beyond two-dimensional screens to interactive three-dimensional visualization in congenital heart disease. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2020 Apr 25;: Authors: Byl JL, Sholler R, Gosnell JM, Samuel BP, Vettukattil JJ Abstract Beginning with the discovery of X-rays to the development of three-dimensional (3D) imaging, improvements in acquisition, post-processing, and visualization have provided clinicians with detailed information for...
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Health status and associated factors of HIV-infected patients in Kunming, China.
Related ArticlesHealth status and associated factors of HIV-infected patients in Kunming, China. Qual Life Res. 2020 Apr 25;: Authors: Li J, Wu C, Suo C, Zhou H, Lu T, Lu L, Assanangkornchai S, Chongsuvivatwong V, McNeil EB, Qiao C, Wang J, Wang P, Li Y Abstract OBJECTIVE: To assess health status of HIV-positive patients and to examine its predictors in Kunming, China. METHODS: HIV-positive patients were recruited from a general hospital and...
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Perceived Attitudes Toward Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual (LGB) Issues and Mental Health Among Taiwanese LGB Adults: The Mediating Role of Self-Acceptance.
Related ArticlesPerceived Attitudes Toward Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual (LGB) Issues and Mental Health Among Taiwanese LGB Adults: The Mediating Role of Self-Acceptance. Arch Sex Behav. 2020 Apr 26;: Authors: Huang YT, Luo H, Ko NY, Yen CF Abstract Research on structural stigma has associated the poor mental health status among lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) people with discriminatory institutions. Yet, less is known about the role of LGB adults' perceptions...
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Fluidity and elasticity form a concise set of viscoelastic biomarkers for breast cancer diagnosis based on Kelvin-Voigt fractional derivative modeling.
Related ArticlesFluidity and elasticity form a concise set of viscoelastic biomarkers for breast cancer diagnosis based on Kelvin-Voigt fractional derivative modeling. Biomech Model Mechanobiol. 2020 Apr 25;: Authors: Zhang H, Guo Y, Zhou Y, Zhu H, Wu P, Wang K, Ruan L, Wan M, Insana MF Abstract Cancer progression involves biomechanical changes within transformed cells and the surrounding extracellular matrix (ECM). The viscoelastic features of fluidity...
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Influence of protein (human galectin-3) design on aspects of lectin activity.
Related ArticlesInfluence of protein (human galectin-3) design on aspects of lectin activity. Histochem Cell Biol. 2020 Apr 25;: Authors: García Caballero G, Beckwith D, Shilova NV, Gabba A, Kutzner TJ, Ludwig AK, Manning JC, Kaltner H, Sinowatz F, Cudic M, Bovin NV, Murphy PV, Gabius HJ Abstract The concept of biomedical significance of the functional pairing between tissue lectins and their glycoconjugate counterreceptors has reached the mainstream...
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Breast Tumor Targeting with PAMAM-PEG-5FU-99mTc As a New Therapeutic Nanocomplex: In In-vitro and In-vivo studies.
Related ArticlesBreast Tumor Targeting with PAMAM-PEG-5FU-99mTc As a New Therapeutic Nanocomplex: In In-vitro and In-vivo studies. Biomed Microdevices. 2020 Apr 25;22(2):31 Authors: Narmani A, Arani MAA, Mohammadnejad J, Vaziri AZ, Solymani S, Yavari K, Talebi F, Darzi SJ Abstract Dendrimer-based targeted drug delivery, as an innovative polymeric drug-delivery system, is promising for cancer therapy. Folate receptors (FR) are overexpressed in many types...
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IFCC Working Group Recommendations for Correction of Bias Caused by Noncommutability of a Certified Reference Material Used in the Calibration Hierarchy of an End-User Measurement Procedure.
Related ArticlesIFCC Working Group Recommendations for Correction of Bias Caused by Noncommutability of a Certified Reference Material Used in the Calibration Hierarchy of an End-User Measurement Procedure. Clin Chem. 2020 Apr 25;: Authors: Miller WG, Budd J, Greenberg N, Weykamp C, Althaus H, Schimmel H, Panteghini M, Delatour V, Ceriotti F, Keller T, Hawkins D, Burns C, Rej R, Camara JE, MacKenzie F, van der Hagen E, Vesper H Abstract Establishing...
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Cuban Meningococcal Vaccine VA-MENGOC-BC:30 Years of Use and Future Potential.
Related ArticlesCuban Meningococcal Vaccine VA-MENGOC-BC:30 Years of Use and Future Potential. MEDICC Rev. 2019 Oct;21(4):19-27 Authors: Sierra-González VG Abstract Every year, meningococcal infection by Neisseria meningitidis causes over 500,000 cases and 85,000 deaths in the world, with 20% of survivors suffering sequelae. In Cuba its incidence in 1980 reached 5.9 cases per 100,000 population; about 80% of cases were serogroup B, prompting health authorities...
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Reply to the Comment by Dr. Cure on "Should COVID-19 Concern Nephrologists? Why and to What Extent? The Emerging Impasse of Angiotensin Blockade".
Related ArticlesReply to the Comment by Dr. Cure on "Should COVID-19 Concern Nephrologists? Why and to What Extent? The Emerging Impasse of Angiotensin Blockade". Nephron. 2020 Apr 24;144(5):253-254 Authors: Perico L, Benigni A, Remuzzi G PMID: 32335551 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Wound Center Without Walls: The New Model of Providing Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Related ArticlesWound Center Without Walls: The New Model of Providing Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Wounds. 2020 Apr 24;: Authors: Rogers LC, Armstrong DG, Capotorto J, Fife CE, Garcia JR, Gelly H, Gurtner GC, Lavery LA, Marston W, Neville R, Nusgart M, Ravitz K, Woelfel S Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic poses a major challenge in delivering care to wound patients. Due to multiple comorbidities, wound patients are at an increased risk for the most...
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MoS2@C nanosphere as near infrared / pH dual response platform for chemical photothermal combination treatment.
Related ArticlesMoS2@C nanosphere as near infrared / pH dual response platform for chemical photothermal combination treatment. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces. 2020 Apr 18;192:111054 Authors: Zhang X, Zhao Z, Yang P, Liu W, Fan J, Zhang B, Yin S Abstract The three-dimensional urchin-like MoS2@C nanocomposite was successfully synthesized via one-step hydrothermal synthesis approach. The as-prepared MoS2@C nanoparticles exhibits strong absorb, high photothermal...
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Association between phthalate exposure and asthma risk: A meta-analysis of observational studies.
Related ArticlesAssociation between phthalate exposure and asthma risk: A meta-analysis of observational studies. Int J Hyg Environ Health. 2020 Apr 23;228:113539 Authors: Wu W, Wu C, Ji C, Diao F, Peng J, Luo D, Mu X, Ruan X Abstract BACKGROUND: Phthalates are ubiquitously found in numerous environments and have been related to a variety of adverse health effects. Previous studies have suggested that phthalate exposure is associated with asthma risk...
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Environmental perspective of COVID-19.
Related ArticlesEnvironmental perspective of COVID-19. Sci Total Environ. 2020 Apr 22;728:138870 Authors: Saadat S, Rawtani D, Hussain CM Abstract The outbreak of COVID-19 has caused concerns globally. On 30 January WHO has declared it as a global health emergency. The easy spread of this virus made people to wear a mask as precautionary route, use gloves and hand sanitizer on a daily basis that resulted in generation of a massive amount of medical wastes...
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Establishment of induced pluripotent stem cell line CSUASOi004-A by reprogramming peripheral blood mononuclear cells of a PRPF6-related dominant retinitis pigmentosa patient.
Related ArticlesEstablishment of induced pluripotent stem cell line CSUASOi004-A by reprogramming peripheral blood mononuclear cells of a PRPF6-related dominant retinitis pigmentosa patient. Stem Cell Res. 2020 Apr 20;45:101793 Authors: Zhou Y, Jing Y, Mao S, Liu J, Cui Z, Wang Y, Chen J, Chan HF, Tang S, Chen J Abstract We have established the patient-specific induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cell line CSUASOi004-A by using peripheral blood mononuclear...
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Generation of iPSC line (USTCi001-A) from human skin fibroblasts of a patient with epilepsy.
Related ArticlesGeneration of iPSC line (USTCi001-A) from human skin fibroblasts of a patient with epilepsy. Stem Cell Res. 2020 Apr 20;45:101785 Authors: Zhao H, Li S, He L, Han X, Huang H, Tang F, Lin Z, Deng S, Tian C, Huang R, Li Z Abstract Epilepsy is a neurological disorder, characterized by recurrent (two or more) epileptic seizures resulting from excessive and abnormal cortical neural activity.Fibroblasts were collected from a 10-year-old male...
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Generation of induced pluripotent stem cell line (CSUXHi002-A) from a patient with spinocerebellar ataxia type 1.
Related ArticlesGeneration of induced pluripotent stem cell line (CSUXHi002-A) from a patient with spinocerebellar ataxia type 1. Stem Cell Res. 2020 Apr 21;45:101816 Authors: He L, Zhao H, Li S, Han X, Chen Z, Wang C, Tian C, Tang F, Huang R, Lin Z, Li Z, Tang B, Jiang H Abstract Spinocerebellar ataxia type 1 (SCA1) is a hereditary neurodegenerative disease caused by CAG repeated expansion in ATXN1 gene. We generated induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs)...
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Seed mucilages as the functional ingredients for biodegradable films and edible coatings in the food industry.
Related ArticlesSeed mucilages as the functional ingredients for biodegradable films and edible coatings in the food industry. Adv Colloid Interface Sci. 2020 Apr 19;280:102164 Authors: Beikzadeh S, Khezerlou A, Jafari SM, Pilevar Z, Mortazavian AM Abstract In recent years, environmental problems, consumer health concerns, and economic limitations associated with synthetic plastics have led to the application of renewable, biodegradable, and edible resources...
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Erratum to 'Radiomics analysis of placenta on T2WI facilitates prediction of postpartum haemorrhage: A multicentre study'.
Related ArticlesErratum to 'Radiomics analysis of placenta on T2WI facilitates prediction of postpartum haemorrhage: A multicentre study'. EBioMedicine. 2020 Apr 23;55:102773 Authors: Wu Q, Yao K, Liu Z, Li L, Zhao X, Wang S, Shang H, Lin Y, Wen Z, Zhang X, Tian J, Wang M PMID: 32335372 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Why does sulfate inhibit selenate reduction: Molybdenum deprivation from Mo-dependent selenate reductase.
Related ArticlesWhy does sulfate inhibit selenate reduction: Molybdenum deprivation from Mo-dependent selenate reductase. Water Res. 2020 Apr 18;178:115832 Authors: Shi LD, Lv PL, Niu ZF, Lai CY, Zhao HP Abstract Selenium pollution has become an increasingly serious global concern. Methane-fed selenate reduction has proven to be of great interest for the bioremediation of selenate-contaminated waters even with the coexistence of nitrate and dissolved...
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GEC-ESTRO/ACROP recommendations for quality assurance of ultrasound imaging in brachytherapy.
Related ArticlesGEC-ESTRO/ACROP recommendations for quality assurance of ultrasound imaging in brachytherapy. Radiother Oncol. 2020 Mar 30;148:51-56 Authors: Siebert FA, Kirisits C, Hellebust TP, Baltas D, Verhaegen F, Camps S, Pieters B, Kovács G, Thomadsen B Abstract Ultrasound (US) is an important imaging modality in brachytherapy (BT). In particular for low-dose-rate (LDR) and high-dose-rate (HDR) prostate implants transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) is...
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Application of N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor nanopore in screening ligand molecules.
Related ArticlesApplication of N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor nanopore in screening ligand molecules. Bioelectrochemistry. 2020 Apr 17;134:107534 Authors: Li SP, Zhang YC, Hu FZ, Sabaretnam T, Guillemin GJ, Zou AH Abstract N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors (NMDARs) are crucial for excitatory synaptic transmission in the central nervous system. To study NMDARs more accurately and conveniently, we developed a stable NMDAR nanopore in a planar lipid bilayer....
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Effect of electrical stimulation on chondrogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells cultured in hyaluronic acid - Gelatin injectable hydrogels.
Related ArticlesEffect of electrical stimulation on chondrogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells cultured in hyaluronic acid - Gelatin injectable hydrogels. Bioelectrochemistry. 2020 Apr 18;134:107536 Authors: Vaca-González JJ, Clara-Trujillo S, Guillot-Ferriols M, Ródenas-Rochina J, Sanchis MJ, Ribelles JLG, Garzón-Alvarado DA, Ferrer GG Abstract Electrical stimulation (ES) has provided enhanced chondrogenesis of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs)...
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Clinical analysis of ten pregnant women with COVID-19 in Wuhan, China: A retrospective study.
Related ArticlesClinical analysis of ten pregnant women with COVID-19 in Wuhan, China: A retrospective study. Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Apr 23;: Authors: Cao D, Yin H, Chen J, Tang F, Peng M, Li R, Xie H, Wei X, Zhao Y, Sun G Abstract BACKGROUND: COVID-19 is spreading globally. This study aims to evaluate the clinical characteristics and outcomes of pregnant women confirmed with COVID-19 to provide reference for clinical work. METHODS: The clinical...
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Patient Engagement in a Technology-Enhanced, Stepped-Care Intervention to Address the Mental Health Needs of Trauma Center Patients.
Related ArticlesPatient Engagement in a Technology-Enhanced, Stepped-Care Intervention to Address the Mental Health Needs of Trauma Center Patients. J Am Coll Surg. 2020 Apr 23;: Authors: Ruggiero KJ, Davidson TM, Anton MT, Bunnell B, Winkelmann J, Ridings LE, Eilers O, Crookes B, McElligott J, Fakhry SM Abstract BACKGROUND: Annually, over 400,000 adults served in U.S. trauma centers (≥ 20%) develop posttraumatic stress disorder and/or depression in...
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Bimodality Probes of Gd Enhanced T1-Weighted Magnetic Resonance/Optical Imaging.
Related ArticlesBimodality Probes of Gd Enhanced T1-Weighted Magnetic Resonance/Optical Imaging. Acta Biomater. 2020 Apr 23;: Authors: Yang CT, Hattiholi A, Selvan ST, Yan SX, Fang WW, Chandrasekharan P, Koteswaraiah P, Herold CJ, Gulyás B, Aw SE, He T, Ng DCE, Padmanabhan P Abstract Gd3+-based contrast agents have been extensively used for signal enhancement of T1-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) due to the large magnetic moment and long electron...
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Altered mechanics of vaginal smooth muscle cells due to the lysyl oxidase-like1 knockout.
Related ArticlesAltered mechanics of vaginal smooth muscle cells due to the lysyl oxidase-like1 knockout. Acta Biomater. 2020 Apr 23;: Authors: Ferreira JPS, Kuang M, Parente MPL, Jorge RMN, Wang R, Eppell SJ, Damaser M Abstract The remodeling mechanisms that causes connective tissue of the vaginal wall, consisting mostly of smooth muscle, to weaken after vaginal delivery are not fully understood. Abnormal remodeling after delivery can contribute to...
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The 'Take a Break' game: Randomized trial protocol for a technology-assisted brief abstinence experience designed to engage lower-motivated smokers.
Related ArticlesThe 'Take a Break' game: Randomized trial protocol for a technology-assisted brief abstinence experience designed to engage lower-motivated smokers. Contemp Clin Trials. 2020 Apr 23;:106002 Authors: Amante DJ, Blok AC, Nagawa CS, Wijesundara JG, Allison JJ, Person SD, Morley J, Conigliaro J, Mattocks KM, Garber L, Houston TK, Sadasivam RS Abstract BACKGROUND: While smoking continues to be the most preventable cause of mortality in the...
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Exploiting Adversarial Transfer Learning for Adverse Drug Reaction Detection from Texts.
Related ArticlesExploiting Adversarial Transfer Learning for Adverse Drug Reaction Detection from Texts. J Biomed Inform. 2020 Apr 23;:103431 Authors: Li Z, Yang Z, Luo L, Xiang Y, Lin H Abstract Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) are extremely hazardous to patients. ADR Detection aims to automatically determine whether a sentence is related to an ADR, which is a fundamental study for public health monitoring tasks, particularly for pharmacovigilance. Benchmark...
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Perceptual and motor effects of muscle co-activation in a force production task.
Related ArticlesPerceptual and motor effects of muscle co-activation in a force production task. Neuroscience. 2020 Apr 23;: Authors: Cuadra C, Wojnicz W, Kozinc Z, Latash ML Abstract We tested several predictions of the theory of motor control with spatial referent coordinates related to effects of muscle coactivation on force production and perception. In particular, we predicted that subjects would produce unintentional force increase by finger flexors...
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Identification of novel targets of RBM5 in the healthy and injured brain.
Related ArticlesIdentification of novel targets of RBM5 in the healthy and injured brain. Neuroscience. 2020 Apr 23;: Authors: Jackson TC, Janesko-Feldman K, Gorse K, Vagni VA, Jackson EK, Kochanek PM Abstract The tumor suppressor RNA-binding motif 5 (RBM5) regulates the expression levels and cassette exon-definition (i.e. splicing) of a select set of mRNAs in a tissue-specific manner. Most RBM5-regulated targets were identified in oncological investigations...
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New ideas for non-animal approaches to predict repeated-dose systemic toxicity: Report from an EPAA Blue Sky Workshop.
Related ArticlesNew ideas for non-animal approaches to predict repeated-dose systemic toxicity: Report from an EPAA Blue Sky Workshop. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol. 2020 Apr 23;:104668 Authors: Mahony C, Ashton RS, Birk B, Boobis AR, Cull T, Daston GP, Ewart L, Knudsen TB, Manou I, Maurer-Stroh S, Margiotta-Casaluci L, Müller BP, Nordlund P, Roberts RA, Steger-Hartmann T, Vandenbossche E, Viant MR, Vinken M, Whelan M, Zvonimir Z, Cronin MTD Abstract The European...
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Is Returning to Work during the COVID-19 Pandemic Stressful? A Study on Immediate Mental Health Status and Psychoneuroimmunity Prevention Measures of Chinese Workforce.
Related ArticlesIs Returning to Work during the COVID-19 Pandemic Stressful? A Study on Immediate Mental Health Status and Psychoneuroimmunity Prevention Measures of Chinese Workforce. Brain Behav Immun. 2020 Apr 23;: Authors: Tan W, Hao F, McIntyre RS, Jiang L, Jiang X, Zhang L, Zhao X, Zou Y, Hu Y, Luo X, Zhang Z, Lai A, Ho R, Tran B, Ho C, Tam W Abstract This study aimed to quantify the immediate psychological effects and psychoneuroimmunity prevention...
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Versatile activatable vSIRPα-probe for cancer-targeted imaging and macrophage-mediated phagocytosis of cancer cells.
Related ArticlesVersatile activatable vSIRPα-probe for cancer-targeted imaging and macrophage-mediated phagocytosis of cancer cells. J Control Release. 2020 Apr 23;: Authors: Ko YJ, Lee JW, Kim H, Cho E, Yang Y, Kim IS, Kim SH, Kwon IC Abstract Signal-regulatory protein alpha (SIRPα) engaged by CD47, that is overexpressed in a wide range of human solid tumors, serves as a 'Don't eat me' signal for phagocytic cells such as macrophages and dendritic cells....
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Establishment and Preclinical Therapy of Patient-derived Hepatocellular Carcinoma Xenograft Model.
Related ArticlesEstablishment and Preclinical Therapy of Patient-derived Hepatocellular Carcinoma Xenograft Model. Immunol Lett. 2020 Apr 23;: Authors: Yuwei W, Wang J, Zheng X, Chen Y, Huang M, Huang Q, Xiao W, Wei H, Tian Z, Sun R, Sun C Abstract Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a world-wide health problem. Poor and delayed diagnoses as well as high recurrence rate resulting in high mortality rate. In this study, we established a patient-derived xenograft...
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