Meredith

Phytoliths in the inflorescence of Poaceae plants can be of high taxonomic value in some archaeological contexts and provide insight into plant taxonomy and crop domestication processes. In this study, phytoliths in every inflorescence bract of 38 common Panicoideae weeds and minor crops in China were studied. Based on dissection of the…[Read more]

Following the publication of this paper, it was drawn to the Editors’ attention by a concerned reader that the cell cycle assay data shown in Fig. 4A, and the western blotting assay data shown in Fig. 4B, were strikingly similar to data appearing in different form in other articles by different authors; furthermore, there were other possible…[Read more]

Sjögren’s syndrome (SS) is a chronic autoimmune disease with a wide spectrum of possible organ involvement. Peripheral (PNS) and central nervous system (CNS)-related symptoms may occur in the course of the disease. The aim of this study was to compare the health-related quality of life (HR-QOL) in SS patients with and without peripheral…[Read more]

BACKGROUND Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (nTOS) treatments have high morbidity and recurrence rates. We present a minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) technique for complete resection of a cervical rib via a costotransversectomy approach, not previously described. CASE DESCRIPTION We report on a patient with 8 years of progressive TOS…[Read more]

Background Trichotillomania (TTM) has been associated with childhood trauma and perceived stress. While it has been hypothesized that hair-pulling regulate negative emotions, the relationship between childhood trauma, perceived stress, emotion regulation, and hair-pulling has not been well-studied. Methods Fifty-six adults with TTM and 31 healthy…[Read more]

PI3Kα has been identified as an ideal target to treat with PIK3CA gene mutation disease, including drugs such as Alpelisib and Copanlisib. Five purine analogues and four thiazole analogues were designed and synthesized. Their enzymaticactivity against PI3Ka/β/γ/δ were tested, respectively. All compounds showed excellent selectivity in mod…[Read more]