Throughout evolution, living organisms have honed the ability to swiftly recognize biological motion (BM) across species. However, how the brain processes within- and cross-species BM, and the evolutionary progression of these processes, remain unclear. To investigate these questions, the current study examined brain activity in the lateral temporal areas of humans and monkeys as they passively observed upright and inverted human and macaque BM stimuli.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNeuroblastoma (NB) is a common malignant and solid pediatric tumor with unfavorable prognosis. Although studies have shown the anti-tumor efficacy of lentinan (LNT), molecular mechanism that contribute to the anti-tumor effect on NB remains unclear. The aim of this study is to unmask the anti-tumor role of LNT in NB and the specific molecular mechanism.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTo evaluate the effects of Oxybutynin Chloride Extended-Release Tablets (Oxbu) on double-J stent-related symptoms following uncomplicated ureterosocpic lithotripsy (URSL). This is a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study with a total of 120 subjects with ureteral calculi receiving double-J stent insertion following URSL. Subjects who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria will be randomly assigned to Oxbu or placebo group.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe complex fatty acid (FA) composition of the edible portion of American oysters () presents a significant analytical challenge to complete characterization. Here, we employed solvent-mediated covalent adduct chemical ionization to enable comprehensive characterization of its FA composition, with isotope ratio mass spectrometry for initial measurements of FA C signatures. Unusual polymethylene-interrupted (PMI) polyunsaturates were unequivocally identified, with 22:2(7,15) dominating at 5.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Catheter-related central vein occlusive disease (CVOD) is a frequent complication in hemodialysis patients and significantly affects their prognosis. Current treatment options for catheter-related CVOD include standard guidewire and catheter techniques, radiofrequency ablation, and sharp recanalization. However, large-scale clinical trials evaluating these techniques are lacking, making CVOD management challenging.
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