Publications by authors named "W C Guan"

This paper purposed to prepare poly (lactic acid)/continuous cotton thread (PLA /CCT) filaments by using prepreg method, and investigated the properties of PLA/CCT filament and their 3D printed composites. Firstly, a prepreg device was home-made to immerse CCT with PLA melts. The effects of the dragging speed and tensioning equipment on the quality of PLA/CCT filament was investigated.

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Introduction: Largemouth bass is an economically important farmed freshwater fish species that has delicious meat, no intermuscular thorns, and rapid growth rates. However, the molecular regulatory mechanisms underlying the different growth and developmental stages of this fish have not been reported.

Methods: In this study, we performed histological and transcriptomic analyses on the brain and dorsal muscles of largemouth bass at different growth periods.

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Diabetes is an endocrine disorder characterized by abnormally elevated blood glucose levels. Diabetic patients often exhibit impaired wound healing capabilities, particularly in the lower limbs, which is one of the numerous complications of diabetes. This is a significant factor leading to recurrent inflammation, disability, and even amputation.

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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the deposition of beta-amyloid (Aβ) peptides. Microglia-mediated neuroinflammation is one of the primary contributors to the pathogenesis of AD. Withanolides, the main constituents in the leaves of Datura stramonium L.

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The STK11 gene mutation is a common genetic alteration in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and is significantly associated with poor responses to current immunotherapy regimens. Despite its prevalence, there is currently no established standard for front-line treatment in this subtype of NSCLC, underscoring the increasing need for personalized therapeutic strategies. In this report, we present a case of a patient with STK11-mutant NSCLC who was treated with first-line cadonilimab (10mg/kg) in combination with pemetrexed (500mg/m^2) plus carboplatin (AUC=5), resulting in a notable extension of progression-free survival (PFS).

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