Publications by authors named "Shu-Ting Cai"

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  • The study explores the potential of antagonistic fungi as a natural alternative to chemical pesticides for protecting plants, specifically focusing on cherry tomatoes.
  • Researchers found that volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced by these fungi effectively inhibited the growth of harmful pathogens and nematodes.
  • Results showed significant suppression of phytopathogenic fungi and nematode mortality, showcasing the broad-spectrum effectiveness of these fungi and their VOCs for plant disease management.
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Introduction: Because of its high morbidity and mortality, sepsis remains the leading cause of death in the ICU. Microparticles (MP) have been largely studied as potential diagnostic or prognostic markers in various diseases including sepsis.

Objective: The biological and clinical relevance of neutrophil-derived microparticles (NDMPs) within the MP population remains unclear.

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