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vol.37-3

Therapeutic peptides and their delivery using lipid-based nanoparticles

Jui-Hung Yena†, Chun-Chun Changb,c†, Tien-Yuan Wud, Chin-Hao Yange, Hao-Jen Hsuf*, Je-Wen Liouc,e,f*

aDepartment of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, bDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan, cDepartment of Laboratory Medicine and Biotechnology, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, dDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, eDepartment of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, fDepartment of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, Tzu Chi University, Hualien Taiwan
 
Both authors contributed equally to this work.
 

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Exosomal long noncoding RNAs and microRNAs in colorectal cancer

Yun Yena, Tang‑Yuan Chub,c, Ruo‑Chia Tsengd*

aCenter for Cancer Translational Research, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, bCenter for Prevention and Therapy of Gynecological Cancers, Department of Research, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan, cDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan, dDepartment of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan

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A comprehensive review of surgical techniques for chronic Achilles tendon rupture

Kuang‑Ting Yeha,b,c,d, Wen‑Tien Wua,b,d, Chia‑Ming Changb, Tzai‑Chiu Yua,b, Ing‑Ho Chenb, Chen‑Chie Wanga,e*

aSchool of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, bDepartment of Orthopedics, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan, cGraduate Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, dInstitute of Medical Sciences, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, eDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei, Taiwan

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Sodium‑glucose co‑transporter 2 inhibitors use and the risks of genital and urinary tract infection: What should we know?

Du‑An Wua,b, Bang‑Gee Hsub,c, Yu‑Li Linb,c*

aDivision of Metabolism and Endocrinology, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan, bSchool of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, cDivision of Nephrology, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan

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Gut‑derived uremic toxins and cardiovascular health in chronic kidney disease

Ming-Chun Chena,b, Chiu-Huang Kuoc,d, Yu-Li Linb,d, Bang-Gee Hsub,d*

aDepartment of Pediatrics, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan, bSchool of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, cSchool of Post‑Baccalaureate Chinese Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, dDivision of Nephrology, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan
 

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Multitarget‑based in silico screening from phytoactive compounds of Garcinia linii fighting toward severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus‑2

Ting‑Hsu Chena†, Zi‑Han Shenb†, May‑Jywan Tsaic, Ching‑Feng Wengd*, Max K. Leonge*

aGraduate Institute of Brain and Mind Sciences, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, bDepartment of Clinical Medicine, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, Fujian, China, cDepartment of Neurosurgery, Neurological Institute, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, dFunctional Physiology Section, Department of Basic Medical Science, Xiamen Medical College, Fujian, China, eDepartment of Chemistry, National Dong Hwa University, Hualien, Taiwan
 
Both authors contributed equally to this work.
 

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Reciprocal regulation between B lymphoma Mo‑MLV insertion region 1 homolog and type I insulin‑like growth factor receptor in pemetrexed‑resistant lung cancer cells

Huan‑Ting Shena, Peng‑Ju Chienb, Gwo‑Tarng Sheuc, Bing-Yen Wangd,e*, Wen-Wei Changb,f*

aDepartment of Pulmonary Medicine, Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Taichung, Taiwan, bDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan, cInstitute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan, dDivision of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan, eDepartment of Post‑Baccalaureate Medicine, College of Medicine, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan, fDepartment of Medical Research, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan

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Long‑term cardiovascular outcomes after exercise‑based cardiac rehabilitation among coronavirus disease 2019 survivors: A nationwide cohort study

Jing‑Wun Lua, Sheng‑Hsiang Mab,c,d, Wei‑Fan Oue, Hsin‑Hua Chenc,f,g,h, Tai‑Li Chenb,c*, Chung‑Chao Lianga,i*

aDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan, bDepartment of Dermatology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, cFaculty of Medicine, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, dDepartment of Public Health, Institute of Public Health, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, eDivision of Chest Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan, fBig Data Center, Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan, gDivision of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan, hDivision of General Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan, iSchool of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan

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The best pooling strategy to reduce polymerase chain reaction tests during the coronavirus disease‑19 pandemic at low prevalence

Chen‑Lun Chua, Tai‑Yin Wub,c,d,e, Sheng‑Mou Houa, Kao‑Shang Shiha,f, Yo‑Lun Chua,f,g, Cheng‑Kuang Chena,g, Li‑Wei Hunga,f, Hao‑Wei Hsua,g, Chen‑Kun Liawa*

aDepartment of Orthopedics, Shin Kong Wu Ho Su Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, bDepartment of Family Medicine, Zhongxing Branch, Taipei City Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, cInstitute of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, dDepartment of Social and Public Affairs, University of Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan, eDepartment of Health and Welfare, University of Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan, fSchool of Medicine, College of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei, Taiwan, gDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan

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Bacterial co-infection and secondary infection in critically ill patients with acute respiratory failure of coronavirus disease 2019

Yi-Ting Chena,b*, Ya-Ju Wua, Li-Liang Chuanga, Hui-Sheng Wangc, Yuan-Chieh Changc

aDepartment of Critical Care Medicine, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan, bSchool of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, cDepartment of Internal Medicine, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan
 

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Comparison of prehospital stroke assessment scales for acute ischemic stroke with large vessel occlusion within six hours of onset: A single‑center study in Eastern Taiwan

Phyo‑Wai Thua, Yu‑Ping Yua, Jen‑Hung Wangb, Chooi‑Lan Liewa*

aStroke Center, Department of Neurology, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan, bDepartment of Medical Research, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan

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Allogeneic human umbilical cord blood for acute ischemic stroke: Phase I clinical trial

Raymond Y. Loa,b,c*, Yuncin Luoa,d, Shu‑Cin Chenb, Jen‑Hung Wange, Chen‑Yu Kof, Ying‑Jie Chenf, Yu‑Chin Suf, Tong‑Young Leef, Jonas C. Wangg, Shinn‑Zong Linh

aDepartment of Neurology, Taitung St. Mary’s Hospital, Taitung, Taiwan, bDepartment of Neurology, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan, cDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, National Dong Hwa University, Hualien, Taiwan, dCollege of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, eDepartment of Medical Research, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan, fStemCyte Taiwan Co., Ltd., Taipei, Taiwan, gStemCyte Inc., CA, USA, hDepartment of Neurosurgery, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation and Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan

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Pancreatic stone protein as a novel biomarker of microvascular complications in type II diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta‑analysis

Nicolas Daniel Widjanarkoa*, Nanny Natalia Mulyani Soetedjob, Maria Riastuti Iryaningrumc, Erlangga Saputra ArifinaSteven Alviantod, Stevan Kristian Lionardia, Archie Fontana Iskandare, Kevin Axel Chandraf
 
aFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia, bDivision of Endocrine and Metabolic, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Padjajaran University, Bandung, Indonesia, cDivision of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia, dDepartment of General Medicine, Sekayu General Regional Hospital, Musi Banyuasin, South Sumatra, Indonesia, eDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cimacan General Regional Hospital, Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia, fDepartment of General Medicine, Mgr. Gabriel Manek Atambua General Regional Hospital, Belu, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
 

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The updated network meta‑analysis of the therapeutic efficacies of lung cancer: A systematic review and meta‑analysis

Chuan‑Hsin Changa,b, Chih‑Cheng Chienc, Yue‑Cune Changd*

aDepartment of Research, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei, Taiwan, bResearch Center for Chinese Herbal Medicine, Graduate Institute of Healthy Industry Technology, College of Human Ecology, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan, Taiwan, cInstitute of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, dDepartment of Mathematics, Tamkang University, New Taipei, Taiwan

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Pulmonary tumor with osteosarcomatous and chondrosarcomatous components: The differential diagnosis

Pau‑Yuan Changa, Bing‑Ru Chungb,c, Yen‑Chang Chend,e*
 
aDepartment of Radiology, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan, bDivision of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan, cDepartment of Surgery, School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, dDivision of Digital Pathology, Department of Anatomical Pathology, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan, eDepartment of Pathology, School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
 

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