Successful management of pyriform sinus cyst and fistula using endoscopic electrocauterization by Naonori Kawakubo, Satoshi Obata, Koichiro Yoshimaru, Kina Miyoshi, Tomoko Izaki, Tatsuro Tajiri

“…Abstract Objectives Pyriform sinus cyst (PSC) and pyriform sinus fistula (PSF) is a rare congenital malformation that arises from the third or fourth branchial structure. In our study, we describe the safety and the utility of endoscopic electrocauterization against PSC/PSF. …”
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Characterization of human living myocardial slices culture-induced adaptations: a translational perspective by Jort S.A. van der Geest, Ernest Diez Benavente, Willem B. van Ham, Pieter A. Doevendans, Linda W. van Laake, Teun P. de Boer, Vasco Sampaio-Pinto, Joost P.G. Sluijter

“…Cultured LMS showed enhanced calcium handling, including increased ability to follow pacing, higher amplitude, and faster, more stable calcium re-uptake. Structurally, LMS displayed no changes in sarcomeres, cell-cell connections, or mitochondria, despite gene expression changes in cytoskeletal and extracellular matrix-related pathways. …”
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Tandem Visual Recognition of Cu²⁺ and Chiral Tartaric Acid by Sequence Gel Formation and Collapse by Jian Zeng, Yixuan Jiang, Xiao-Qi Yu, Shanshan Yu

“…It is proposed that Cu²⁺ coordinates with the carboxyl groups of (<i>R</i>)-H₆L to form a three-dimensional network structure. With the addition of a variety of α-hydroxy acids and amino acids, the Cu²⁺-MOG collapsed with merely 0.06 equivalents of L-tartaric acid (L-TA), while other acids required much larger amounts to achieve the same effect, realizing the visual chemoselective and enantioselective recognition of tartaric acid. …”
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DCAF13 is essential for mouse uterine function and fertility by Qianhui Zhou, Xiaohui Li, Ningjing Wang, Liang Zhang, Enhui Jiang, Kaixuan Wang, Xingyu Yan, Cong Zhang

“…In conclusion, these findings suggest that DCAF13 is essential for maintaining the structure of the uterus and fertility. This study potentially contributes to the development of new strategies aimed at improving female reproductive health.…”
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Mitogenome characterization and phylogeny of Neohydatothrips gracilipes (Thripidae: Sericothripinae) by Abhishek Ghosh, Shash Pal, Vikas Kumar, Anindita Datta, Soumi Dey, Sandip Mandal, Dhriti Banerjee, Kaomud Tyagi

“…Most of the tRNAs showed a typical clover-leaf secondary structure except trnS1, trnV, which lack the DHU arm. …”
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Identification and Expression Analysis of Snf2 Family Proteins in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) by Dongdong Zhang, Sujuan Gao, Ping Yang, Jie Yang, Songguang Yang, Keqiang Wu

“…As part of chromatin-remodeling complexes (CRCs), sucrose nonfermenting 2 (Snf2) family proteins alter chromatin structure and nucleosome position by utilizing the energy of ATP, which allows other regulatory proteins to access DNA. …”
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Dissecting the Emerging Regulatory and Mechanistic Paradigms of Transcribed Conserved Non-Coding Elements in Breast Cancer by Wenyong Zhu, Hao Huang, Qiong Li, Yu Gu, Rongxin Zhang, Huiling Shu, Yunqi Zhao, Hongde Liu, Xiao Sun

“…In particular, the presence of a non-classical secondary structure, called RNA G-quadruplex, on TCNE transcripts contributed to the recruitment of RBPs associated with subtype-specific transcriptional processes related to the estrogen response in breast cancer. …”
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Assessing patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in paediatric oncology research: Which PRO would a pro pick, if a pro was picking PROs? by Ameeta Retzer, Sarah Al-Jilaihawi, Shivani Bailey, Vickie Buenger, Sarah Damery, Anne-Sophie Darlington, Manuel Diezi, John Devin Peipert, Jessica Roydhouse, Bryce B. Reeve

“…The choice of PRO depends on the intended application and associated research questions, and structuring a rationale for the use of PRO data is key to deciding upon a PRO strategy. …”
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A Chronic Kidney Disease Diagnostic Model Based on an Interpretable Deep Belief Rule Base by Yawen Zhao, Kexin Zhang, Xiping Duan, Shuping Che, Ning Ma

“…The model leverages a deep BRB structure to enhance scalability and prevent rule explosions. …”
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The Hydrogen Storage Properties and Catalytic Mechanism of the AZ31-WS₂ Nanotube/Pd Composite by Song-Jeng Huang, Veeramanikandan Rajagopal, Sakthipriya Balu, Sivakumar Selvaraju, Murugan Subramani

“…Field emission-scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were employed to investigate the composite morphology and confirm the nanotubular structure of WS₂. This work is among the first to explore the synergistic catalytic effects of WS₂ nanotubes and Pd on the hydrogenation/dehydrogenation behavior of AZ31 alloys. …”
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Fast single metal cation conduction in ion-water aggregated aqueous battery electrolytes by Chen Xu, Huijian Wang, Chengjun Lei, Jinye Li, Wenjiao Ma, Xiao Liang

“…The ion-water aggregates, dynamically formed by strong hydrogen bonding between sulfate anions, guanidinium cations and water, featuring an unfrustrated topological structure to suppress both anion mobility and water activity. …”
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Investigation of microplastics in community well water in Banda Aceh, Indonesia: a separation technique using polyethersulfone-poloxamer membrane by Nasrul Arahman, Cut Meurah Rosnelly, Sri Mulyati, Wafiq Alni Dzulhijjah, Nur Halimah, Rinal Dia'ul Haikal, Syahril Siddiq, Sharfina Maulidayanti, Muhammad Aziz, Mathias Ulbricht

“…Membranes were created using the phase inversion method to form an asymmetrical structure with a top-to-bottom pore distribution. Community well water samples were collected from numerous points in Banda Aceh City. …”
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Gold-Diaphragm Based Fabry-Perot Ultrasonic Sensor for Partial Discharge Detection and Localization by Wei Zhang, Ping Lu, Wenjun Ni, Wanze Xiong, Deming Liu, Jiangshan Zhang

“…The fiber-optic ultrasonic sensor may have a great potential in stability maintenance of electrical power systems due to its low cost, compact structure, environmentally robustness and simple manufacturing.…”
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MHD Modeling of a Geoeffective Interplanetary Coronal Mass Ejection with the Magnetic Topology Informed by In Situ Observations by Elena Provornikova, Viacheslav G. Merkin, Angelos Vourlidas, Anna Malanushenko, Sarah E. Gibson, Eric Winter, Charles N. Arge

“…Variations of the magnetic field within a solar coronal mass ejection (CME) in the heliosphere depend on the CME’s magnetic structure as it leaves the solar corona and its interplanetary evolution. …”
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Peritoneal Dialysis -Associated Fibrosis: Emerging Mechanisms and Therapeutic Opportunities by Narayan Prasad, Saurabh Chaturvedi, Harshit Singh, Mary Priyanka Udumula, Atul Rawat, Meyyappan Jeyakumar, Akhilesh Jaiswal, Sachin Kumar, Vikas Agarwal

“…In this narrative review, we summarize the repertoire of current knowledge about the structure, function, and pathophysiology of the peritoneal membrane, focusing on biomolecular mechanisms and signalling pathways that potentiate the development and progression of peritoneal fibrosis. …”
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Developing a climate change health literacy scale: A methodological study in Turkish adults by Tufan Nayir, Ersin Uskun, Huseyin Ilter, Secil Ozkan, Emine Didem Evci Kiraz

“…The scale was administered to 318 adults, revealing a four-factor structure with 24 items and explaining 67.03 % of the total variance through exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. …”
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Frequency of Interferon-Resistance Conferring Substitutions in Amino Acid Positions 70 and 91 of Core Protein of the Russian HCV 1b Isolates Analyzed in the T-Cell Epitopic Context by V. S. Kichatova, K. K. Kyuregyan, N. V. Soboleva, A. A. Karlsen, O. V. Isaeva, M. G. Isaguliants, M. I. Mikhailov

“…In silico analysis of the epitopic structure of the regions of substitutions revealed that both harbor clusters of T-cell epitopes. …”
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A Control Method of Rock Burst for Dynamic Roadway Floor in Deep Mining Mine by Zhimin Xiao, Jun Liu, Shitan Gu, Mingqing Liu, Futian Zhao, Yue Wang, Chen Ou, Mengyang Zhen

“…The article investigated the roadway floor severe heave caused by floor rock burst during excavation of the No. 3401 working face, which was controlled by an anticlinal structure and deep mining in Shandong Mine, China. …”
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Analysis and simulation of interception characteristics of broad-leaved forest canopy based on parameter optimization: Dianchi basin case by Qi Yi, Shengfang Hou, Xiaodong Dou, Yuting Gao, Zhongbin Li, Yiyan Liu

“…This study investigated the rainfall redistribution characteristics of three typical subtropical semi-humid evergreen broad-leaved forests in the Dianchi Basin of China. The model structure was improved by incorporating both canopy density and leaf area index (LAI) as indicators, and optimized the parameters using the Gauss-Newton algorithm, with appropriate threshold settings for absorption and additional interception. …”
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Efficacy of gigantol, a bibenzyl compound, against Porphyromonas gingivalis by Arthit Klaophimai, Nattanon Kosulwat, Thongtos Saeghueng, Tanadon Sirijaruworn, Bunyawat Ua-Arak, Sucharat Sanongkiet, Sirinthip Klaophimai, Pongsak Utaisincharoen, Matsayapan Pudla

“…Confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were performed to observe biofilm thickness and the biofilm structure, respectively. The gingipain-related genes were evaluated using qPCR. …”
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