Bufalin targets the SRC-3/c-Myc pathway in chemoresistant cells to regulate metastasis induced by chemoresistance in colorectal cancer by Jinbao Chen, Chenqi Wu, Kun Yu, Jinpei Liu, Jiahua Yang, Wei Li, Xiaoxia Tang, Yihai Shi, Ke Xu, Yi Chen, Xiaoyu Qin

“…Moreover, the clinical drug cinobufacini and its main active monomer bufalin reduced liver metastasis of colorectal cancer caused by chemoresistance in vivo. …”
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Simultaneous Determination of Thidiazuron and Forchlorfenuron in Orange by Solid Phase Extraction with Molecularly Imprinted Membrane Followed by High Performance Liquid Chromatogr... by SHI Yu, WANG Jian, DOU Rui, QI Yingchun, DONG Xiao, NIU Zhirui, REN Jingyu, HUANG Hua, ZHAO Yixue

“…In this study, molecularly imprinted membrane (MIM) was prepared using polydopamine (PDA)-modified polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membrane as the base membrane, thidiazuron (TDZ) as the template, methacrylic acid (MAA) as the functional monomer, and ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (EGDMA) as the cross-linker. …”
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Two Cysteines in Raf Kinase Inhibitor Protein Make Differential Contributions to Structural Dynamics In Vitro by Hyun Sang Cho, Mohammad Faysal Al Mazid, Eun-Young Lee, Md Abu Rayhan, Hyoun Sook Kim, Byung Il Lee, Hye Jin You

“…Despite its structural stability as a monomer, RKIP may form a dimer, resulting in the switching of binding partners. …”
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Efficient iodine sequestration by chemically robust C-C bonded hyper-crosslinked porous organic polymers by Mayakannan G, Karthikkumar R, Himan Dev Singh, Debanjan Chakraborty, Shyamapada Nandi

“…Density Functional Theory (DFT) studies revealed the interaction of the iodine with the methyl C-H and methylene C-H groups with a short contact distance of 3.4–3.5 Å Additionally, there have been favorable interactions between the π-electron clouds of the monomers such as pyrene, naphthene, and triphenylmethane with iodine/polyiodide species.…”
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Determination of Tributyltin in Seafood Based on Magnetic Molecularly Imprinted Polymers Coupled with High-Performance Liquid Chromatography-Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectro... by Hua Yang, Huien Zhang, Xiao Yan Zhu, Shi Da Chen, Lijun Liu, Daodong Pan

“…First, the functional monomer (methacrylic acid, MAA) was modified on the surface of Fe3O4, which was then polymerized with the template molecule (tributyltin, TBT), cross linking agent (ethylene glycol dimethacrylate, EGDMA), and porogen (acetonitrile), hereby successfully preparing Fe3O4@MIPs prone to specifically identify TBT. …”
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FeLV-induced feline leukemia as a natural model for leukemia pathophysiology study (review) by T. V. Tabakaeva, A. V. Tsybulsky, K. A. Baranchugova, I. V. Galkina, M. Yu. Shchelkanov

“…Feline leukemia etiological agent is a feline leukemia virus (FeLV), having single-stranded RNA genomesurrounded with icosahedral capsidformedbyp27 capsid protein monomers. Leukemia clinical man ifestations in felids depend on high virulence of the virus and the disease is characterized with pronounced clinical picture and multipleorgan dysfunction. …”
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Associations between lifestyle factors and COVID-19 infection rates: a cross-sectional analysis in the USA by Abdullah Alismail, Razaz Shaheen, W Lawrence Beeson, Michael Paalani, Hildemar Dos Santos, Rhonda K Spencer-Hwang

“…Despite known links between lifestyle factors and chronic diseases, the relationship between these factors and infectious diseases like COVID-19 warrants further investigation.Methods This cross-sectional study used an anonymous survey collected from a diverse sample of US residents aged 18 or older. …”
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Barriers and Facilitators to User Engagement and Moderation for Web-Based Peer Support Among Young People: Qualitative Study Using the Behavior Change Wheel Framework by Ananya Ananya, Janina Tuuli, Rachel Perowne, Leslie Morrison Gutman

“… BackgroundPeer support groups or web-based chats for young people offer anonymous peer support in judgment-free spaces, where users may share their thoughts and feelings with others who may have experienced similar situations. …”
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Assessment of stigmatization in people with epilepsy by G. Pociuvienė, D. Streckytė, R. Mameniškienė

“…In October 2019-March 2020, adult PWE completed a newly developed anonymous questionnaire composed of 8 socio-demographic and 20 closed-ended questions to assess epilepsy stigma. …”
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Characterization of Cannabis usage in individuals with non-cancer chronic pain in the state of Maine using the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) by Rachel Bordonaro, Elizabeth N. Bean, Ling Cao

“…To assess cannabis usage in Mainers with chronic pain, we obtained data from Maine’s Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), an annual anonymous survey, from 2017 to 2020. Maine’s BRFSS began asking frequency of cannabis usage in 2017, with two follow-up questions regarding administration routes and reasons for use added in 2020. …”
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The Prevalence and Diagnostic Ratio of Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) and Proportion of Acute Coronary Syndrome in Japanese FH Patients in a Healthcare Record Database Study by Tamio Teramoto, Tomohiro Sawa, Satoshi Iimuro, Hyoe Inomata, Takashi Koshimizu, Iori Sakakibara, Katsutoshi Hiramatsu

“…This retrospective, observational study used anonymized data from electronic healthcare databases between April 2001 and March 2015 of patients who had ≥2 LDL-C measurements recorded after April 2009. …”
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Self-sampling and self-testing for HIV at a commercial and community-based test provider in the Netherlands: user preferences and usability by I. J. M. Willemstein, O. Shobowale, A. M. Żakowicz, H. Bos, E. L. M. Op de Coul

“…Overall, main reasons for choosing HIVSS/ST were saving time (42%), anonymity (36%) and not having to talk to a GP (35%). …”
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A survey on mental health among resident physicians: psychological resilience as a mediator by Yunjuan He, Shengnan Lin, Yixuan Wang, Bo Zhang, Yifan Wang, Shouqin Sheng, Xinlong Gu, Wenyan Wang

“…This study aimed to examine the mediating role of PR in the relationship between SD, SI, and LS among resident physicians in China, building upon existing theories of resilience and stress in medical professionals. Methods An anonymous four-part survey was conducted with 453 resident physicians training in tertiary hospital in China. …”
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Factors Associated With Adolescents' Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Intention: A Cross‐Sectional Survey by Angela Chia‐Chen Chen, ChengChing Hiya Liu, Kimberly Arcoleo, Jiying Ling, Lorraine B. Robbins

“…Participants completed an anonymous survey. Descriptive statistics, independent t‐tests, chi‐square test and hierarchical logistic regression were conducted to describe the sample, examine relationships between potential predictors and HPV vaccination intention and investigate sex differences. …”
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Assessment of Confidence Levels of Undergraduate Senior Dental Students and Interns’ During Endodontic Treatment Procedures in a Sample From Saudi Arabia by Madfa AA, Almansour MI, Al‑Zubaidi SM, Almohefer SA, Alajlan SS, Alsaleh MK, Alanazi YA, Alajlan AS

“…The aim of this study is to evaluate the levels of confidence demonstrated by senior dental students and new interns during the execution of various endodontic treatment at College of Dentistry, University of Hail.Methods: A total of 76 senior students and 21 new interns at the University of Hail, Saudi Arabia, were administered anonymous surveys. Participants were instructed to assess their level of self-confidence using a Likert scale that spanned from 1 to 5. …”
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Evolution of gender representation among Canadian OTL-HNS residents: a 27-year analysis by Sarah Chorfi, Joseph S. Schwartz, Neil Verma, Meredith Young, Lawrence Joseph, Lily H. P. Nguyen

“…In order to contextualize these findings, a second phase of analysis examined the success rate of applicants of different genders to OTL-HNS residency programs. Method Anonymized data were obtained from the Canadian Residency Matching Service (CaRMS) and from the Canadian Post-M.D. …”
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Knowledge, Awareness, and Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Students of Biomedical Faculties: A Cross-Sectional Study by Bruno Špiljak, Luka Šimunović, Ana Marija Miličević, Marko Granić, Lana Bergman, Jasminka Peršec

“…<b>Methods</b>: A cross-sectional study was conducted between 27 November 2020 and 19 January 2021 involving 518 students from the School of Dental Medicine, School of Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, and Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. An anonymous online questionnaire was distributed, assessing participants’ knowledge about SARS-CoV-2, information sources, attitudes, and psychological responses. …”
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Supporting self-management for patients with Interstitial Lung Diseases: Utility and acceptability of digital devices. by Malik A Althobiani, Rebecca Shuttleworth, John Conway, Jonathan Dainton, Anna Duckworth, Ana Jorge Da Ponte, Jessica Mandizha, Joseph W Lanario, Michael A Gibbons, Sarah Lines, Chris J Scotton, John R Hurst, Joanna C Porter, Anne-Marie Russell

“…The survey was open for participation between September 2021 and December 2022, and responses were collected anonymously. Data were analysed descriptively for quantitative aspects and through thematic analysis for qualitative input.…”
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Solid waste management system for small island developing states by J. Weekes, J. Musa Wasil, K. Malave Llamas, C. Morales Agrinzoni

“…The study area comprised 3 communities which were representative of the waste management district, and were selected using the purposive sampling method, while the sample size of 0.3% of the households in the study area was selected randomly by administering questionnaires to anonymous respondents in arbitrary households in the communities. …”
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Helicobacter pylori infection diagnostics and choice of eradication treatment: results of inquiry of doctors from different regions of Russian Federation by N. N. Dekhnich, R. S. Kozlov, O. A. Sablin, Ye. A. Prischepova

“…Data acquisition provided voluntary anonymous application of questionnaire consisting of 12 questions that will allow estimating knowledge of indications to H. pylori testing, diagnostic methods for this infection and utilized antihelicobacter treatment modes. …”
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