Thermal rectification is a phenomenon similar to electrical rectification, which can actively
regulate the heat flow. It exhibits high thermal conductivity in one direction, thereby effectively …

Objective. To investigate the mortality of hospitalized patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
(SLE) and determine the influential factors associated with poor prognosis. Methods. …

Studies on clinical features of systemic lupus erythematosus among different age-onset
patients are lacking in China. This multicentre study aimed to systemically compare clinical …

The study aimed to determine whether unique clinical patterns of AS may exist in China,
specifically to explore the different clinical manifestations caused by gender, HLA-B27 status, …

Objective To identify early signs associated with poor prognosis in Chinese patients with
systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) through a large population-based follow-up study. …

To assess the effectiveness of cyclophosphamide (CYC) versus methotrexate (MTX) for
active Takayasu’s arteritis (TA). The current study was based on a cohort of TA at Zhongshan …

Conversion of lignin feedstocks into aromatic chemicals is a highly desirable target for
biorefineries, and their depolymerization often requires high temperatures and harsh conditions. …

A wide range of hemocyte types exist in insects but a full definition of the different subclasses
is not yet established. The current knowledge of the classification of silkworm hemocytes …

Avian leukosis virus subgroup J (ALV-J) infection can cause tumors and immunosuppression
in infected chickens. Macrophages play a central role in host defense against invading …

Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of leflunomide (LEF) as induction treatment in
a series of Takayasu arteritis (TA) patients based on a Chinese cohort. Method Fifty-six …