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miR-181b functions as an oncomiR in colorectal cancer by targeting PDCD4
Programmed cell death 4 (PDCD4) is a RNA-binding protein that acts as a tumor suppressor in many cancer types, including colorectal cancer (CRC). During CRC carcinogenesis, PDCD4 protein levels remarkably decrease, but the underlying molecular mechanism ...
Yanqing Liu+16 more
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Bed of Springs for Packaging of Microstrip Circuits in the Microwave Frequency Range [PDF]
After the use of the bed of nails for removing cavity modes in microstrip circuit packages, we propose herein a new version of this periodic structure, based on helices (springs) instead of nails.
Kildal, Per-Simon+3 more
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Surgical Correction of Severe Bilateral Thumb Pincer-Nail Deformity [PDF]
A 53 year old woman presented to the office with complaint of severe bilateral thumb nail pain and the deformity shown (Figure 1). She denied previous trauma to her thumb nails and had no history of previous bacterial or fungal infections of her nails ...
Taras, John S, Van Duzer, Scott T
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Terry's nails: A sign of systemic disease
Terry's nails are a type of apparent leukonychia, characterized by ground glass opacification of nearly the entire nail, obliteration of the lunula, and a narrow band of normal, pink nail bed at the distal border.
Anna B Witkowska+2 more
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Distinctive nail pattern following androgen replacement therapy
Introduction A distinctive nail pattern in a patient undergoing androgen replacement therapy is presented hereby. Case presentation A 47‐year‐old male patient noticed a peculiar “washboard‐like” pattern on his fingernails. He had been undergoing androgen
Ippei Miyata, Atsushi Nagai
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Blue man: Ochronosis in Otolaryngology
Blue discoloration of the skin and cartilage, or ochronosis, is a rare physical examination finding. We present two cases of childhood onset ochronosis, one exogenous and one endogenous in etiology. The first was caused by minocycline use for severe acne,
Karuna Dewan+2 more
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An intelligent hammer: a novel concept for automating nail and pile driving [PDF]
Some interesting novel ideas on how the compliance needs of manipulators may be met by changing the stiffness of a structure have been presented in a paper by Ang and Andeen [1].
Ilanko, Sinniah
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Beauty in a tablet - public knowledge about nutraceuticals [PDF]
SUBJECT OF RESEARCH: Nutricosmetics contain vitamin, mineral and biologically active compounds that have a positive effect on the appearance of the skin, nails and hair.
Marta Karkoszka+3 more
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Squamous cell carcinoma of the dorsal hands and feet after repeated exposure to ultraviolet nail lamps [PDF]
Gel nails are a common artificial nail option. Ultraviolet (UV) nail lamps are commonly used to cure gel nails. Ultraviolet A radiation is a known mutagen that penetrates into the nail bed.
Curtis, Julia+3 more
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Analysing human nails composition by using laser induced breakdown spectroscopy [PDF]
This study investigated the elemental composition of pathological and normal nails, according to different age groups and genders. The nail elemental composition was analyzed by using Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) technique. A Q-switched Nd:
Hanin Athirah Harun,+2 more
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