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He Y, Wu T, Wu G, Zheng QJ, Liu YZ, Chen H, Ying JJ, Liu RH, Wang XF, Xie YL, Yan YJ, Dong JK, Li SY, Chen XH. Evidence for competing magnetic and superconducting phases in superconducting Eu 1-x Sr x Fe 2-y Co y As 2 single crystals. JOURNAL OF PHYSICS. CONDENSED MATTER : AN INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS JOURNAL 2010; 22:235701. [PMID: 21393768 DOI: 10.1088/0953-8984/22/23/235701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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In single crystals of Eu(1-x)Sr(x)Fe(2-y)Co(y)As(2), Co doping suppresses spin-density wave (SDW) ordering and induces a superconducting transition. A resistivity reentrance due to the antiferromagnetic ordering of Eu(2+) spins is observed, indicating the competition between antiferromagnetism (AFM) and superconductivity (SC). It is striking that the resistivity reentrance can be completely suppressed by a small magnetic field due to a field-induced metamagnetic transition from AFM to ferromagnetism (FM). The resistivity reentrance can also be suppressed by the substitution of Eu(2+) ions with nonmagnetic Ba(2+)/Sr(2+) to completely destroy the AFM ordering. These results indicate that the AFM order appears destructive to SC, while FM can coexist with the superconductivity. Further we find that magnon excitation exists in AFM ordering and can be suppressed by an applied field. Coexistence of SC from the FeAs layer and the inner field produced by the ferromagnetic Eu(2+) layer suggest a possible p-wave component in the superconducting order parameter.
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Chen S, Zhang J, Wang R, Luo X, Chen H. The platinum-based treatments for advanced non-small cell lung cancer, is low/negative ERCC1 expression better than high/positive ERCC1 expression? A meta-analysis. Lung Cancer 2010; 70:63-70. [PMID: 20541281 DOI: 10.1016/j.lungcan.2010.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2009] [Revised: 05/01/2010] [Accepted: 05/07/2010] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND The predictive value of ERCC1 for prognosis and sensitivity to platinum-based chemotherapy in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remains controversial. This meta-analysis was performed to provide an assessment of whether expression variations of ERCC1 are associated with objective response and median survival in patients with advanced NSCLC treated with platinum-based chemotherapy. METHODS We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE and CNKI for all eligible studies and conducted a meta-analysis of 12 studies (n=836 patients) that evaluated the correlation between ERCC1 levels (detected by immunohistochemistry or real-time reverse transcriptase PCR) and objective response or median survival in patients receiving platinum-based chemotherapy for advanced NSCLC. Pooled odds ratios (OR) for the objective response were calculated using the Mantel-Haenszel method. Pooled median ratios for median survival were calculated using the weighted sum of the log-ratio of median ratios from each individual study. RESULTS Among 836 tumors, ERCC1 expression was high/positive in 416 (49.8%) and low/negative in 420 (50.2%). Response to platinum-based chemotherapy was significantly higher in patients with ERCC1 low/negative expression (OR=0.48; 95% CI, 0.35-0.64; P<0.00001). Median survival time was significantly prolonged when ERCC1 low/negative expression was compared with ERCC1 high/positive expression (MR: 0.77; 95% CI, 0.47-1.07; P<0.00001). CONCLUSIONS Low/negative expression of ERCC1 was associated with higher objective response and median survival in advanced NSCLC patients treated with platinum-based chemotherapy. ERCC1 may be a suitable marker of prognosis and sensitivity to platinum-based chemotherapy in patients with advanced NSCLC.
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Chen H, Tridandapani S, Yoshida E, Moore C, Beitler J, Jani A, Liu T. TU-E-201C-01: Ultrasound Elasticity Evaluation of Vocal Cord Function. Med Phys 2010. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3469303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Washimi Y, Chen H, Ito A, Takao R, Uzawa T, Yamamoto Y, Yamada H, Shoumura S. Effect of intermittent treatment with human Parathyroid Hormone 1-34 in SAMP6 senescence-accelerated mice. J Endocrinol Invest 2010; 33:395-400. [PMID: 19915387 DOI: 10.1007/bf03346610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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We examined trabecular and cortical bone in the senescence-accelerated mouse prone 6 (SAMP6) murine model of senile osteoporosis after treatment with human PTH 1-34. Sixteen-week-old female SAMP6 mice were assigned to control and PTH groups. PTH (20 microg/kg) was administered sc 3 times a week for 12 weeks. The control mouse strain, senescence-accelerated mouse resistant 1 (SAMR1), was used for comparison. The femoral metaphysis and diaphysis were used to measure bone mineral density (BMD), analyze the trabecular and the cortical structure by micro-computed tomography, and for conducting the bone strength test. PTH significantly attenuated the loss of BMD, improved the trabecular bone microstructure, and increased the bone strength in the femoral metaphysis. We did not find any differences in the bone strength of the femoral diaphysis after PTH treatment, although the cortical bone volume and cortical thickness were improved. Although the cortical thickness increased, the cortical bone density decreased, likely because of the increase of cortical porosity in the distal metaphysis after administration of PTH.
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Chen C, Feng W, Chen H, Chao K, Chang J. SU-GG-I-16: A Monte Carlo Simulation of the Imaging of Low MV Cone Beam Computed Tomography. Med Phys 2010. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3468049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Sun P, Cai DH, Li QN, Chen H, Deng WM, He L, Yang L. Effects of alendronate and strontium ranelate on cancellous and cortical bone mass in glucocorticoid-treated adult rats. Calcif Tissue Int 2010; 86:495-501. [PMID: 20390406 DOI: 10.1007/s00223-010-9363-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2010] [Accepted: 03/24/2010] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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We studied the effects of alendronate (Aln) and strontium ranelate (SrR) administration on cancellous and cortical bone in glucocorticoid (GC)-treated rats. Thirty-two 3.5-month male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomized into four groups: age-matched normal control (Nrm), methylprednisolone (Met; 5.0 mg/kg/day, sc, for 5 days/week), Met plus Aln orally (1.0 mg/kg/day), and Met plus SrR orally (900 mg/kg/day). The study period was 9 weeks. DXA was used to evaluate the femoral diaphysis and fifth lumbar vertebra (L5). Histomorphometry was performed in the proximal tibial metaphysis and tibial diaphysis. Met significantly decreased body weight and bone mineral density (BMD) compared with Nrm. Aln and SrR significantly increased body weight and BMD compared with Met. SrR resulted in significantly higher BMD than Aln. Met markedly decreased BV/TV, Tb.Th, and Tb.N and increased Tb.Sp compared with Nrm. Aln and SrR showed significantly increased of BV/TV, Tb.Th, and Tb.N and improved bone architecture. Moreover, Met reduced %Ct.Ar, enlarged %Ma.Ar, and decreased bone formation indices in the periosteum as well as increased ES/BS in the endosteum compared with Nrm. Aln significantly decreased endosteal ES/BS compared with Met. SrR significantly increased %Ct.Ar and bone formation indices in the periosteum as well as the endosteum and decreased endosteal ES/BS compared with Met. Furthermore, SrR led to a significantly higher cancellous and endocortical MS/BS and endocortical bone formation compared with Aln. Our findings suggest SrR at a dose of 900 mg/kg has a greater effect than Aln at 1.0 mg/kg, according to BMD and histomorphometric analysis, in preventing GC-induced osteopenia. Therefore, SrR might be applicable as a bone therapeutic agent to treat secondary osteoporosis in the clinic.
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Van Lehn R, Sing C, Chen H, Alexander-Katz A. Multidimensional Targeting: Using Physical and Chemical Forces in Unison. Curr Pharm Biotechnol 2010; 11:320-32. [DOI: 10.2174/138920110791233299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2009] [Accepted: 01/20/2010] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Bustillo JR, Rowland LM, Mullins P, Jung R, Chen H, Qualls C, Hammond R, Brooks WM, Lauriello J. 1H-MRS at 4 tesla in minimally treated early schizophrenia. Mol Psychiatry 2010; 15:629-36. [PMID: 19918243 PMCID: PMC2892215 DOI: 10.1038/mp.2009.121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 129] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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We investigated glutamate-related neuronal dysfunction in the anterior cingulate (AC) early in schizophrenia before and after antipsychotic treatment. A total of 14 minimally treated schizophrenia patients and 10 healthy subjects were studied with single-voxel proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy ((1)H-MRS) of the AC, frontal white matter and thalamus at 4 T. Concentrations of N-acetylaspartate (NAA), glutamate (Glu), glutamine (Gln) and Gln/Glu ratios were determined and corrected for the partial tissue volume. Patients were treated with antipsychotic medication following a specific algorithm and (1)H-MRS was repeated after 1, 6 and 12 months. There were group x region interactions for baseline NAA (P=0.074) and Gln/Glu (P=0.028): schizophrenia subjects had lower NAA (P=0.045) and higher Gln/Glu (P=0.006) in the AC before treatment. In addition, AC Gln/Glu was inversely related to AC NAA in the schizophrenia (P=0.0009) but not in the control group (P=0.92). Following antipsychotic treatment, there were no further changes in NAA, Gln/Glu or any of the other metabolites in any of the regions studied. We conclude that early in the illness, schizophrenia patients already show abnormalities in glutamatergic metabolism and reductions in NAA consistent with glutamate-related excitotoxicity.
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Zhang JQ, Chen H, Sun ZJ, Liu XL, Qiang-Ba YZ, Gu YL. Genetic variation of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha gene (PPARA) in chickens bred for different purposes. Biochem Genet 2010; 48:465-71. [PMID: 20087658 DOI: 10.1007/s10528-009-9329-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2009] [Accepted: 10/22/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPARA) is involved in fatty acid oxidation by upregulating the expression of acyl-coenzyme A oxidase and carnitine palmitoyltransferase. In this study, PPARA gene variations in four chicken breeds (Guyuan, Wenchang, Tibetan, and Hisex) were detected by PCR-SSCP and DNA sequencing. The results indicated six genotypes (AA-EF). When compared with the PPARA reference sequence (GenBank accession no. AF163809), the nucleotide sequences of genotypes AA, BB, AB, and CC revealed silent mutations in the three Chinese breeds. The nucleotide sequences of genotypes DD and EF in Hisex showed several frame-shift mutations, implying variations involving five alleles of the PPARA gene in chicken breeds. In addition, the distribution of genotype frequency within the PPARA gene was significantly different in the four breeds studied, implying that this locus would probably be an effective marker in marker-assisted selection for layer, meat-and-egg, and broiler breeds.
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Chi Y, Liang J, Yan D, Wuu C, Chen H, Chao K. SU-GG-J-88: Evaluation of Phase Sampling Methods for 4D Dose Accumulation. Med Phys 2010. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3468312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Izaguirre EW, Chen H, Su I, Silvius AA, Birch J, Price S, Low DA. TH-C-204B-10: Implementation of a Small Animal Image Guided Microirradiator: The MicroIGRT. Med Phys 2010. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3469502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Sodhi R, Chen H, Yang SP, Hu B, Zeng X, Xiao RH. TOF-SIMS analysis of kidney stones possibly induced by the ingestion of melamine- containing milk products. SURF INTERFACE ANAL 2010. [DOI: 10.1002/sia.3456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Shapiro BS, Daneshmand ST, Garner FC, Aguirre M, Hudson C, Thomas S, Alshalati J, Almog B, Shehata F, Paz E, Son WY, Tan SL, Tulandi T, Dong M, Liu F, Wang H, Huang H, Groeneveld E, Broeze KA, Lambers MJ, Haapsamo M, Dirckx K, Schoot BC, Salle B, Duvan CI, Schats R, Mol BWJ, Hompes PGA, Johnson S, Shaw R, Parkinson P, Perry P, Chen H, Han JL, Peng XD, Yan JM, Fuentes A, Jesam C, Kohen P, Galleguillos A, Torres A, Munoz A. Session 67: Endocrine and Immunologic Aspects of Early Pregnancy. Hum Reprod 2010. [DOI: 10.1093/humrep/de.25.s1.67] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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O'Reilly EJ, Chen H, Gardener H, Gao X, Ascherio A. THE AUTHORS REPLY. Am J Epidemiol 2010. [DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwq153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Li H, Zhu X, Liu S, Xiang J, Chen H. Clusterin immuno-expression and its clinical significance in patients with non-small cell lung cancer. J Clin Oncol 2010. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2010.28.15_suppl.e17520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Rajan A, Berman AW, Kelly RJ, Lopez-Chavez A, Dechowdhury R, Chen H, Giaccone G. Phase II study of the insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor (IGF-1R) antibody cixutumumab (C) in patients (pts) with thymoma (T) and thymic carcinoma (TC). J Clin Oncol 2010. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2010.28.15_suppl.e17525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Litton JK, Chen H, Mittendorf EA, Meric-Bernstam F, Chavez-Mac Gregor M, Woodward WA, Sahin A, Theriault RL, Hortobagyi GN, Gonzalez-Angulo AM. Outcomes differences in tumors < 1 cm by age and breast cancer subtype. J Clin Oncol 2010. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2010.28.15_suppl.580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Wei J, Yu L, Costa C, Zou Z, Chen H, Benlloch S, Sanchez J, Taron M, Rosell R, Liu B. BRCA1 and RAP80 mRNA levels and median survival (MS) of advanced gastric cancer patients (p) treated with oxaliplatin plus 5-fluorouracil (FOLFOX). J Clin Oncol 2010. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2010.28.15_suppl.e14602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Han RL, Lan XY, Zhang LZ, Ren G, Jing YJ, Li MJ, Zhang B, Zhao M, Guo YK, Kang XT, Chen H. A novel single-nucleotide polymorphism of the visfatin gene and its associations with performance traits in the chicken. J Appl Genet 2010; 51:59-65. [PMID: 20145301 DOI: 10.1007/bf03195711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Visfatin is a peptide that is predominantly expressed in visceral adipose tissue and is hypothesized to be related to obesity and insulin resistance. In this study, a novel silent single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) was found in exon 7 of the chicken visfatin gene (also known as PBEF1) by single-stranded conformation polymorphism (SSCP) and DNA sequencing. In total, 836 chickens forming an F2 resource population of Gushi chicken crossed with Anka broiler were genotyped by XbaI forced RFLP, and the associations of this polymorphism with chicken growth, carcass characteristics, and meat quality were analyzed. Significant associations were found between the polymorphism and 4-week body weight (BW4), 6-week body weight (BW6), 4-week body slanting length (BSL4), fat bandwidth (FBW), breast muscle water loss rate (BWLR) and breast muscle fiber density (BFD) (P < 0.05), as well as 4-week breastbone length (BBL4) (P < 0.01). These observations suggested that the polymorphism in exon7 of the visfatin gene had significant effects on the early growth traits of chicken.
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Cao X, Yao Z, Shao M, Chen H, Ye W, Yao X. Pharmacokinetics of methyl protodioscin in rats. DIE PHARMAZIE 2010; 65:359-362. [PMID: 20503929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Methyl protodioscin (MPD), a natural furostanol saponin, showed distinct antitumor activity and is distributed in many traditional Chinese medicines. The pharmacokinetics, distribution and excretion of MPD were first investigated after i.v. injection to rats in this study. The dose-dependent pharmacokinetics of MPD were characterized after i.v. injection (20, 40 and 120 mg/kg of MPD) to rats. A good linearity (r = 0.9989, P < 0.05) was found in the regression analysis of the AUC0-t -dose. The plasma concentrations of MPD declined rapidly with an elimination half-life (t1/2) from 25.56 to 29.32 min. The MPD kinetics was in line with one-compartment model after i.v. injection. 23.43% and 32.86% of MPD was recovered in urine and bile, respectively. The concentrations of MPD in plasma and most examined tissues 5 h after injection were close to or below the Low Limit of Quantification (LLOQ). This indicated that MPD was distributed and eliminated rapidly in rats.
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Jin Q, Fang X, Zhang C, Yang L, Sun J, Chen D, Shi X, Du Y, Lan X, Chen H. A novel SNP of the GHRL gene in goat and its association with growth traits. Small Rumin Res 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2010.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Hua X, Shi-Hui Y, Chao-Peng S, He-Xiang X, Jian-Geng Z, Nai-Bao Z, Chen H. A newRHD-positive, D antigen negative allele in Chinese. Vox Sang 2010; 98:576. [PMID: 20136792 DOI: 10.1111/j.1423-0410.2009.01280.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Jin QJ, Fang XT, Zhang CL, Yang L, Sun JJ, Chen DX, Shi XY, Du Y, Lan XY, Chen H. Polymorphism of the VEGF gene and its association with growth traits in four goat breeds. S AFR J ANIM SCI 2010. [DOI: 10.4314/sajas.v40i1.54127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Jang J, Yang YC, Zhang GH, Chen H, Lu JL, Du YY, Ye JH, Ye Q, Borthakur D, Zheng XQ, Liang YR. Effect of Ultra-Violet B on Release of Volatiles in Tea Leaf. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD PROPERTIES 2010. [DOI: 10.1080/10942910902716976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Wei Y, Ge Y, Zhou F, Chen H, Cui C, Liu D, Yang Z, Wu G, Gu J, Jiang J. Identification and characterization of the promoter of human ATF5 gene. J Biochem 2010; 148:171-8. [DOI: 10.1093/jb/mvq047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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