Cell enlargement is essential for the microinjection of various substances into bacterial cells. The cell wall (peptidoglycan) inhibits cell enlargement. Thus, bacterial protoplasts/spheroplasts are used for enlargement because they lack cell wall. T...
To investigate the occurrence of pseudoprogression/transient enlargement in meningiomas after stereotactic radiotherapy (RT) and to evaluate recently proposed volumetric RANO meningioma criteria for response assessment in the context of RT. Sixty-nin...
The strong predictable representation property of semi-martingales and the notion of enlargement of filtration meet naturally in modeling financial markets, and theoretical problems arise. Here, first, we illustrate some of them through classical exa...
The aim of the article is to discuss the development of calcium channel blocker (CCB) influenced gingival enlargement. Data and Sources: MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, and Google Search databases. The article reviews contemporary and classic...
In this paper, we study the growth effects of the 2004 Eastern enlargement of the European Union (EU) using the synthetic control method. We estimate that this EU enlargement had an immediate but modest positive impact on the economic growth of the E...
Germ-free (GF) rodents have become a valuable tool for studying the role of intestinal microbes on the host physiology. The major characteristic of GF rodents is an enlarged cecum. The accumulation of mucopolysaccharides, digestion enzymes and water...
Horizontal wells are more likely than vertical wells to have enlarged wellbore sections due to borehole instability. However, there is scarce research on borehole cleaning of horizontal wells with enlarged wellbore sections. In this paper, we establi...
Krabbe disease (KD) is an autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder caused by dysfunctional galactosylceramidase activity. Infantile form is the most common subtype, occurring at about 6-month of age. We present a rare case of infantile KD with...
Prosthesis–patient mismatch (PPM) is defined as implanting a prosthetic that is insufficiently sized for the patient receiving it. PPM leads to high residual transvalvular gradients post-aortic valve replacement and consequently results in left...
Platinum catalysts loaded on a hybrid support, composed of HZSM-48 and pseudoboehmite, were applied to the synthesis of benzene through methylcyclopentane (MCP) reforming in order to investigate the effect of the addition of pseudoboehmite to Pt/HZSM...
Background/Objectives: Amlodipine, a widely prescribed calcium channel blocker, has been associated with gingival enlargement, yet the mechanisms underlying this adverse effect remain unclear. The present study aimed to explore molecular and histopat...
Background/Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of ProDesign Logic files 45.01 and 50.01 on apical foramen wear and shape transformation after foraminal enlargement at tooth length (TL) and 1 mm beyond. Methods: Sixty freshly extracted...
Interatrial block (IAB) is defined by the presence of a P-wave ≥120 ms. Advanced IAB is diagnosed when there is also a biphasic morphology in inferior leads. The cause of IAB is complete block of Bachmann’s bundle, resulting in retrograde de...
Ginseng is regarded as the “king of herbs” in China, with its roots and rhizomes used as medicine, and it has a high medicinal value. In order to meet the market demand, the artificial cultivation of ginseng emerged, but different growth...
The ability to selectively amplify the detection signals for targets over interferences is crucial when analyzing proteins in a complicated sample matrix. Here, we describe a targeted enlargement strategy that can amplify the light-scattering signal...
Lilium brownii var. viridulum is a popular natural health product that combines medicine and food. However, the lack of high-quality and efficient propagation technology has been a significant impediment to the development of the L. brownii var. viri...
Purpose: The purpose was to determine the impact of the size of bone bruises (BBs) on bone tunnel enlargement (BTE) occurrence. Materials and methods: Twenty-four (24) patients who underwent anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) were inclu...
This study aimed to analyze the factors affecting the unmet medical needs of patients with benign prostate enlargement (BPE) based on Andersen’s behavioral model. The data were taken from the 2009–2016 Korea Health Panel Study and 3003 pa...
Microplastics (MPs), defined as plastics with diameters between 1 and 5000 µm, are problematic pollutants in the environment, but their removal is challenging because of their minute size. One promising approach for their removal is flotation b...
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia is associated with extensive pulmonary microangiopathy and the enlargement of the pulmonary artery (PA), while its progression after the remission of the disease has not been investigated yet. The aim was...
The aim of the study was to determine the usefulness of the radiological cardiothoracic ratio (CTR) as a predictor of right ventricular enlargement in patients with suspected pulmonary embolism during COVID-19. The study group consisted of 61 patient...
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Background: Childhood asymmetry labium majus enlargement (CALME) is an uncommon, benign condition that occurs in pre- and early pubertal girls and is characterized by a painless, fluctuating, non-tender labial swelling with normal overlying skin. Rec...
Reliable reference genes (RGs) are of great significance for the normalization of quantitative data. RGs are often used as a reference to ensure the accuracy of experimental results to detect gene expression levels by reverse transcription–quan...
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive memory loss and a decline in activities of daily life. Ventricular enlargement has been associated with worse performance on global cognitive tests and AD. Our...
Background: Pulmonary artery enlargement (PAE) detected using chest computed tomography (CT) is associated with poor outcomes in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is unknown whether nocturnal hypoxemia occurring in smokers, with or wit...
Acute idiopathic blind spot enlargement syndrome (AIBSES) is characterized by unilateral visual field loss in the blind spot area, acute onset photopsia, and funduscopically few or no optic disc changes. AIBSES predominantly affects young adults and...
A sensitive flow injection chemiluminescence assay for carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) detection based on signal amplification with gold nanoparticles (NPs) is reported in the present work. The sandwich system of CEA/anti-CEA/goat-anti-mouse IgG funct...
The widespread use of computed tomography (CT) has led to the increased recognition of cystic lung lesions. Multiple pulmonary cysts can be observed in heterogeneous disorders called diffuse cystic lung diseases (DCLDs), which include pulmonary Lange...
Stereoselective synthesis of 5-7 membered cyclic ethers was achieved by deiodonative ring-enlargement of cyclic ethers having an iodoalkyl substituent. The reaction took place readily under mild conditions using hypervalent iodine compounds and an ac...
This study aimed to analyse the immunohistochemical profile of inflammatory infiltrates in the gingival tissue of patients undergoing orthodontic treatment in relation to patients’ titanium and/or nickel allergy status. Patients with gingival e...
Thoracic aortic aneurysm is a common and lethal disease that requires regular imaging surveillance to determine timing of surgical repair and prevent major complications such as rupture. Current cross-sectional imaging surveillance techniques, largel...
Investigating the construction mechanics of a ventilation tunnel using the TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine) pilot and enlargement method with reliable rock mechanics parameters ensures the safety of on-site excavation operations. Leveraging the constructi...
This study investigated whether genetic factors involved in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) are associated with enlargement of Perivascular Spaces (ePVS) in the brain. A total of 680 participants with T2-weighted MRI scans and genetic information were acqui...
A stilling basin with sudden enlargement and bottom drop leads to complicated hydraulic characteristics, especially a fluctuating pressure distribution beneath 3D spatial hydraulic jumps. This paper used the large eddy simulation (LES) model and the...
Background: Left atrium enlargement (LAE) can be used as a predictor of future cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension (HTN) and atrial fibrillation (Afib). Typical electrocardiogram (ECG) changes have been reported in patients with LAE. This...
The diagnostic value of the vertebral heart size (VHS) in dogs with mitral valve degeneration (MVD) is compromised when middle thoracic vertebral anomalies are present. The objective of this study was to assess the use of the thoracic inlet heart sco...
Background and Objectives: Tunnel enlargement (TE) is a widely reported phenomenon after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Given the paucity of knowledge in the literature, it remains unclear whether screw position in the tunnel affec...
This prospective study was conducted to investigate electrophysiological qualities and patient’s satisfaction of a synovial gliding tissue flap in treating true recurring carpal tunnel syndrome. In 14 patients (11 women, three men), 15 median n...
This study investigated breed-specific variations in vertebral right heart index (VRHi) values and their diagnostic accuracy in detecting right heart enlargement (RHE) in dogs. A total of 359 dogs from various breeds, including brachycephalic and non...
The enlarged head pressure-dispersed anchor cable is a new type of anchor cable, and the enlarged head of the anchor solid is a multisegment body with variable cross section. Compared with the traditional tension type anchor cable structure, the stre...
Ensuring the stability of surrounding rock while conducting pressure relief is key to roadway stability control and preventing rock burst. In this paper, segmented enlarged-diameter borehole destressing technology is proposed. The stress distribution...
The ionization region of the ToF mass spectrometer having the Wiley- McLaren geometry was further enlarged on the basis of the Milani–de Heer criteria. The enlarging limits the use of the spectrometer to small cluster range as a result of mass resolu...
Enlarged vestibular aqueduct (EVA) is one of the commonly identified congenital temporal bone abnormalities associated with sensorineural hearing loss. Hearing loss may be unilateral or bilateral, and typically presents at birth or in early childhood...
The pressure fluctuations of high-speed centrifugal pumps are the hotspot in pump research. Pressure fluctuations is differ for different structural designs and flow structures. High-speed centrifugal pumps are usually designed to increase efficiency...
Background/Objectives: This is a retrospective review of 36 patients with electrodiagnostic (EDX) confirmation of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and ultrasound (US) detection of marked median nerve enlargement (defined as a cross-sectional area [CSA] o...
In tuberous crops, tuber enlargement is one of the most important target traits for yield formation. It has long been known that tuber growth in yams is enhanced by short-day (SD) conditions, but the mechanism of tuber enlargement remains unknown. He...
To resolve insufficient traditional bolt supports due to the complexity of geological conditions, the optimal design of an expanded head bolt was investigated by using theoretical calculations and experiments. The results show that the drawing capaci...
We present the case of a patient treated as affected by conductive hearing loss due to recurrent otitis, then as a juvenile otosclerosis, who was finally diagnosed as affected by bilateral ossicular chain fixation and enlarged vestibular aqueduct by...
Background/Objectives: Bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) resulting from benign prostate enlargement (BPE) is a common cause of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in men. Patients with central nervous system (CNS) diseases, such as spinal cord injury...
Wigner’s classification has led to the insight that projective unitary representations play a prominent role in quantum mechanics. The physics literature often states that the theory of projective unitary representations can be reduced to the t...
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