The allergic response mediated by fire ant venom proteins.

abstract：:Blast-induced traumatic brain injury has been associated with neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders. To date, although damage due to oxidative stress appears to be important, the specific mechanistic causes of such disorders remain elusive. Here, to determine the mechanical variables governing the tissue da...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Garcia-Gonzalez D,Race NS,Voets NL,Jenkins DR,Sotiropoulos SN,Acosta G,Cruz-Haces M,Tang J,Shi R,Jérusalem A

更新日期：2018-07-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Silicon is the second most common element on the Earth's crust and its oxide (SiO(2)) the most abundant mineral. Silica and silicates are widely used in medicine and industry as well as in micro- and nano-optics and electronics. However, the fabrication of glass fibres and components requires high temperature and non-...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Polini A,Pagliara S,Camposeo A,Cingolani R,Wang X,Schröder HC,Müller WE,Pisignano D

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK)-mediated phosphorylation cascade is a vital component of plant cellular signalling. Despite this, MAPK signalling cascade is less characterized in crop legumes. To fill this void, we present here a comprehensive phylogeny of MAPK kinases (MKKs) and MAPKs identified from 16 l...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Purayannur S,Kumar K,Kaladhar VC,Verma PK

更新日期：2017-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Potassium depletion affects AQP2 expression and the cellular composition of the kidney collecting duct. This, in turn, contributes to the development of a secondary form of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus and hypokalemic nephropathy. Here we show that after 14 days of potassium depletion, the cellular fraction of A-typ...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Iervolino A,Prosperi F,De La Motte LR,Petrillo F,Spagnuolo M,D'Acierno M,Siccardi S,Perna AF,Christensen BM,Frische S,Capasso G,Trepiccione F

更新日期：2020-03-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Surface incident solar radiation (Rs) of reanalysis products is widely used in ecological conservation, agricultural production, civil engineering and various solar energy applications. It is of great importance to have a good knowledge of the uncertainty of reanalysis Rs products. In this study, we evaluated the Rs e...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Zhang X,Lu N,Jiang H,Yao L

更新日期：2020-02-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Recognition of the potential for vegetated coastal ecosystems to store and sequester carbon has led to their increasing inclusion into global carbon budgets and carbon offset schemes. However, kelp forests have been overlooked in evaluations of this 'blue carbon', which have been limited to tidal marshes, mangrove for...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Filbee-Dexter K,Wernberg T

更新日期：2020-07-23 00:00:00

abstract：:The G protein-coupled pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide receptor (PAC1R) is a potential therapeutic target for endocrine, metabolic and stress-related disorders. However, many questions regarding the protein structure and dynamics of PAC1R remain largely unanswered. Using microsecond-long simulations,...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Liao C,Zhao X,Brewer M,May V,Li J

更新日期：2017-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Muscle differentiation is a complex process in which muscle progenitor cells undergo determination and eventually cellular fusion. This process is heavily regulated by such master transcription factors as MYOD and members of the MEF2 family. Here, we show that the transcription factor ZNF148 plays a direct role in hum...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Bakke J,Wright WC,Zamora AE,Ong SS,Wang YM,Hoyer JD,Brewer CT,Thomas PG,Chen T

更新日期：2017-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Natural medicines (i.e., herbal medicines, traditional formulas) are useful for treatment of multifactorial and chronic diseases. Here, we present KampoDB ( http://wakanmoview.inm.u-toyama.ac.jp/kampo/ ), a novel platform for the analysis of natural medicines, which provides various useful scientific resources on Japa...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Sawada R,Iwata M,Umezaki M,Usui Y,Kobayashi T,Kubono T,Hayashi S,Kadowaki M,Yamanishi Y

更新日期：2018-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：:In situ HfB2-SiC-VSi2 composite was fabricated by reactive pressureless sintering at the temperature of 2150 °C for 4 h under a vacuum atmosphere. In situ SiC and VSi2 reinforcements were formed using VC and Si powders as starting materials according to the following reaction: VC + 3Si = SiC + VSi2. Microstructural st...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Ghadami S,Taheri-Nassaj E,Baharvandi HR,Ghadami F

更新日期：2020-10-06 00:00:00

abstract：:An aberrant expression of integrin β1 has been implicated in breast cancer progression. Here, we compared the cell behaviors of wild-type (WT), β1 gene deleted (KO), and β1 gene restored (Res) MDA-MB-231 cells. Surprisingly, the expression of β1 exhibited opposite effects on cell proliferation. These effects were depe...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Hou S,Isaji T,Hang Q,Im S,Fukuda T,Gu J

更新日期：2016-01-05 00:00:00

abstract：:ZnO, aside from TiO2, has been considered as a promising material for purification and disinfection of water and air, and remediation of hazardous waste, owing to its high activity, environment-friendly feature and lower cost. However, their poor visible light utilization greatly limited their practical applications. ...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Zhang X,Qin J,Xue Y,Yu P,Zhang B,Wang L,Liu R

更新日期：2014-04-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Various techniques are commonly used to produce nano-crystalline NiAl2O4 materials; however, their practical applications in the microwave region remain very limited. In this work, flexible substrates for metamaterials containing two different concentrations of NiAl2O4 (labelled Ni36 and Ni42) have been synthesised us...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Rahman MA,Ahamed E,Faruque MRI,Islam MT

更新日期：2018-10-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Seeds of tomato were magnetoprimed at 100 mT for 30 min followed by imbibition for 12 and 24 h, respectively, at 20 °C, to examine the biochemical and molecular changes involved in homeostasis of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and its signaling associated with hormone interactions for promoting vigor. The relative transcrip...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Anand A,Kumari A,Thakur M,Koul A

更新日期：2019-06-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Sacrospinous ligament fixation (SSLF) is one of the most utilized surgeries in the management of pelvic organ prolapse (POP). We conducted a large-series study of SSLF in a tertiary center by an experienced urogynecologic team. The 453 women with POP who underwent SSLF at National Taiwan University Hospital in the per...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Wu CJ,Chang WC,Huang KJ,Hsieh YC,Wei LH,Sheu BC

更新日期：2020-03-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Research has identified impairments in Theory of Mind (ToM) abilities in depressed patients, particularly in relation to tasks involving empathetic responses and belief reasoning. We aimed to build on this research by exploring the relationship between depressed mood and cognitive ToM, specifically visual perspective-...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Ferguson HJ,Cane J

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was to evaluate the effectiveness of oral hygiene care in improving oral health- and health-related quality of life (OHRQoL and HRQoL) among patients receiving outpatient stroke rehabilitation. Subjects were randomized to: (1) a conventional oral hygiene care programme (COHCP) comprising a manual toothbrush...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Dai R,Lam OLT,Lo ECM,Li LSW,McGrath C

更新日期：2017-08-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Encapsulation is essential to protect the air-sensitive components of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) such as active layers and cathode electrodes. In this study, hybrid zirconium inorganic/organic nanolaminates were fabricated using remote plasma enhanced atomic layer deposition (PEALD) and molecular layer depo...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Chen Z,Wang H,Wang X,Chen P,Liu Y,Zhao H,Zhao Y,Duan Y

更新日期：2017-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Immune cell infiltrates in melanoma have important prognostic value. Gene expression analysis may simultaneously quantify numbers and function of multiple immune cell subtypes in formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissues. Prior studies report single gene expression can represent individual immune cell subtypes, ...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Kwak M,Erdag G,Slingluff CL Jr

更新日期：2020-10-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Here we present an ultraviolet responsive inorganic-organic hybrid solar cell based on titania/poly(3-hexylthiophene) (TiO(2)/P3HT) heterojuction. In this solar cell, TiO(2) is an ultraviolet light absorber and electronic conductor, P3HT is a hole conductor, the light-to-electrical conversion is realized by the cooper...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Wu J,Yue G,Xiao Y,Lin J,Huang M,Lan Z,Tang Q,Huang Y,Fan L,Yin S,Sato T

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We prospectively compared visual and refractive outcomes in patients with high myopia and myopic astigmatism after small-incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) and photorefractive keratetctomy (PRK) with mitomycin C. Sixty-six eyes of 33 patients (mean age, 29.7 ± 5.6 years) were included (SMILE: 34 eyes, PRK 32 eyes)....

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Chan TC,Yu MC,Ng A,Wang Z,Cheng GP,Jhanji V

更新日期：2016-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Subclinical hypothyroidism has been associated with dyslipidemia, hypertension, and increased risk of coronary artery disease. However, limited is known for its effect on renal function. Here we aimed to investigate whether subclinical hypothyroidism is associated with reduced estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGF...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Chang YC,Chang CH,Yeh YC,Chuang LM,Tu YK

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sphingobium sp. strain TCM1 can degrade tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP) to inorganic phosphate and 2-chloroethanol. A phosphotriesterase (PTE), phosphodiesterase (PDE) and phosphomonoesterase (PME) are believed to be involved in the degradation of TCEP. The PTE and PME that respectively catalyze the first and thi...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Abe K,Mukai N,Morooka Y,Makino T,Oshima K,Takahashi S,Kera Y

更新日期：2017-06-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Synchrotron radiation microtomography (SRμCT) is a nominally non-destructive 3D imaging technique which can visualise the internal structures of whole soft tissues. As a multi-stage technique, the cumulative benefits of optimising sample preparation, scanning parameters and signal processing can improve SRμCT imaging ...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Strotton MC,Bodey AJ,Wanelik K,Darrow MC,Medina E,Hobbs C,Rau C,Bradbury EJ

更新日期：2018-08-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Few studies focused on the residue of thiamethoxam and its metabolite clothianidin on strawberry where it is widely used, despite this is essential to assess the potential food risk of thiamethoxam and its main metabolite clothianidin. In this study, the dissipation of thiamethoxam and its metabolite clothianidin duri...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Liu N,Pan X,Yang Q,Ji M,Zhang Z

更新日期：2018-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The Ah receptor (AhR) is a ligand-dependent transcription factor belonging to the basic helix-loop-helix Per-Arnt-Sim (bHLH-PAS) superfamily. Binding to and activation of the AhR by a variety of chemicals results in the induction of expression of diverse genes and production of a broad spectrum of biological and toxic...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Giani Tagliabue S,Faber SC,Motta S,Denison MS,Bonati L

更新日期：2019-07-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Successful communication is critical to the fitness of individuals and maintenance of populations, but less is known regarding the social contexts and reactions to scent marking by other individuals in solitary carnivores, including pumas. We evaluated the responses of resident male pumas to visitation and scent marki...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Allen ML,Yovovich V,Wilmers CC

更新日期：2016-06-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Anti-cytokine therapeutic antibodies have been demonstrated to be effective in the treatment of several auto-immune disorders. However, The problems in antibody manufacture and the immunogenicity caused by multiple doses of antibodies inspire people to use auto-cytokine as immunogen to induce anti-cytokine antibodies....

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Liu C,Zhao Y,He W,Wang W,Chen Y,Zhang S,Ma Y,Gohda J,Ishida T,Walter TS,Owens RJ,Stuart DI,Ren J,Gao B

更新日期：2015-09-28 00:00:00

abstract：:On an SiO2-patterned c-plane sapphire substrate, GaN domains were grown with their polarity controlled in accordance with the pattern. While N-polar GaN was grown on hexagonally arranged circular openings, Ga-polar GaN was laterally overgrown on mask regions due to polarity inversion occurring at the boundary of the c...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Jang D,Jue M,Kim D,Kim HS,Lee H,Kim C

更新日期：2018-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：:It is challenging to create artificial catalysts that approach enzymes with regard to catalytic efficiency and selectivity. The enantioselective catalysis ranks the privileged characteristic of enzymatic transformations. Here, we report two pyridine-linked bis(β-cyclodextrin) (bisCD) copper(II) complexes that enantios...

journal_title：Scientific reports

authors： Xue SS,Zhao M,Ke ZF,Cheng BC,Su H,Cao Q,Cao ZK,Wang J,Ji LN,Mao ZW

更新日期：2016-02-26 00:00:00