Exploring the roles of mitochondrial-associated microRNAs of head and neck cancer stem cells in drug resistance and tumor recurrence by Zhu, Xiaoning, Subha, Sethu Thakachy, Fong, Voon Hoong, Tan, Wee Lin, Cheah, Yoke Kqueen

“…MicroRNAs have been reported to be a potential target for diagnosis and treatment strategy in many types of cancers, including HNC. However, the roles of mitochondrial-associated miRNAs in head and neck cancer stem cells remain unclear. …”
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Rule-based meta-analysis reveals the major role of PB2 in influencing influenza A virus virulence in mice by Ivan, Fransiskus Xaverius, Kwoh, Chee Keong

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An empirical study on family and healthcare professionals as interpreters for limited English proficient patients (LEPPs): role of interpreters and societal challenges of medical t... by Yeung, Lis Lok Hei

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Functional amyloids in Pseudomonas aeruginosa may be involved in the sequestration of the quorum sensing molecules HHQ and PQS under high shear conditions. by Sia, Wan Rong.

“…These signalling molecules regulate the formation of biofilm and production of virulence factors, hence playing a role in its pathogenicity. We hypothesize that P.aeruginosa express amyloid-like fimbrae, Fap, to bind to these molecules to prevent their loss into the environment. …”
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Inhibitory Potential of the Truncated Isoforms on Glutamate Transporter Oligomerization Identified by Computational Analysis of Gene-Centric Isoform Maps by Karagöl, Alper, Karagöl, Taner, Li, Mengke, Zhang, Shuguang

“…Objective Glutamate transporters play a key role in central nervous system physiology by maintaining excitatory neurotransmitter homeostasis. …”
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Delineating the protective effects of testosterone on dentate gyrus neurons by Lim, Xue Yun

“…Testosterone administration was found to increase the sum of intersections within DG neurons of the treated male group, hence suggesting the neuroprotective role of testosterone in enhancing and/or preserving dendritic arborisation of DG neurons. …”
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Tunable three dimensional scaffolds for tissue engineering applications by Loh, Qiu Li.

“…Detailed bulk and surface material characterization studies combined with cellular and molecular studies were carried out so as to investigate the role of different material properties on cellular behavior in a 3D microenvironment. …”
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Environmental audit in Singapore by Chua, Boon Hua

“…Also, environmental auditing may not be necessary because of the active role played by the Ministry of Environment. Hence, firms in Singapore generally are not in the opinion that the benefits of environmental auditing will accrue in the local environment. …”
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Knowledge and Learning in Organizations : A Knowing-In-Practice Perspective of University Academic Managers / by Larentis, Fabiano author 655495, Antonello, Claudia Simone author 655496, SpringerLink (Online service) 666

“…Hence, academic-managers are supposed to deal with a multiplicity of activities and interpersonal relationships. …”
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Design and analysis of a flexure bearing by Balakrishnan Sathish Kumar

“…Flexure bearings play a major role in the field of ultra-precision mechanical design. …”
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The spreadsheet : is it an asset in an accountants balance sheet? by Heng, Stefanie Gek Hiong, Ng, Jane Sook Yin, Sia, Valerie Puay Khim

“…Also, as competition gets tougher, business strategy plays an important role. Hence, plans to increase/maintain market share should perhaps take into account strategic factors like: -building market share quickly, -enticing upgraders to switch, and -preventing existing customers from switching. …”
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Journey into genetics: taking the twists and turns of life by Rosli, Rozita

“…Genetics play a major role in our lives and for the most part, we take it for granted. …”
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Faktor penghalang kepada peranan guru sebagai agen sosialisasi politik di sekolah dalam membentuk perpaduan di daerah Petaling by Yong, Hie Hie, Ku Samsu, Ku Hasnita, Adnan, Zatul Himmah

“…However, the process of fostering ethnic unity in Malaysia generally, and at the primary school level in particular, is still faced with various challenges and obstacles. Hence, this paper discusses the barriers to the role of teachers as effective political socialization agents from the aspect of school administration practices in shaping ethnic unity at the primary school level. …”
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Dimensional control in formed steel panels for ship hull by Zhang, Chi

“…For the efficient and accurate hull plate forming, the information from design to manufacturing should be systematized and integrated. Hence, management of the information plays an important role in the computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) of formed panel for ship hull.…”
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Chiral secondary amine catalyzed asymmetric cascade reactions by Dai, Lu

“…Chiral secondary amine catalyst played an important role in this kind of reaction. Hence three novel investigations of chiral secondary amine catalyzed asymmetric cascade reactions were developed. …”
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Fishing skill in developing country fisheries: The Kedah, Malaysia trawl fishery by Viswanathan, K. Kuperan, Omar, Ishak, Jeon, Yongil, Kirkley, James, Squires, Dale, Susilowati, Indah

“…Fishing skill is perceived to play a crucial role in catching fish. The question arises for fishery managers as to whether or not there are observable and measurable attributes of the skipper or vessel that can be monitored and regulated to account for skipper skill and, hence, this source of fishing capacity. …”

Have I “adulted”? Understanding conceptions of adulthood amongst young people in Singapore by Chua, Jean

“…Hence, this paper examines what it means to be an “adult” in Singapore, and how culture and structural conditions shape adulthood. …”
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Bacterial biofilm colonization and succession in tropical marine waters are similar across different types of stone materials used in seawall construction by Summers, Stephen, Pek, Y. Shona, Vinod, Deepthi P., McDougald, Diane, Todd, Peter A., Birch, William R., Rice, Scott A.

“…They are, however, associated with reduced biodiversity, due to their steep orientation, lack of microhabitats, and the materials used in their construction. Hence, there is considerable interest in modifying seawalls to enhance the settlement and diversity of marine organisms, as microbial biofilms play a critical role facilitating algal and invertebrate colonization. …”
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United Nations and regional organizations : bridging the gap in the 21st century. by Francis Heartman Amuzu.

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Developing an Android application in conjunction with BLE beacons 2 by Parameswaran, Varshini

“…Zoos are established all over the world for the protection and conservation of wildlife animals as well as educating the public about the role that they can play by contributing to these efforts. …”
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