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Meta-analysis of fecal metagenomes reveals global microbial signatures that are specific for colorectal cancer

Calf circumference as a surrogate marker of muscle mass for diagnosing sarcopenia in<scp>J</scp>apanese men and women

Aim To examine the relationship between calf circumference and muscle mass, and to evaluate the suitability of calf circumference as a surrogate marker of muscle mass for the di...

Ligand-dependent Degradation of Smad3 by a Ubiquitin Ligase Complex of ROC1 and Associated Proteins

Smads are signal mediators for the members of the transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) superfamily. Upon phosphorylation by the TGF-β receptors, Smad3 translocates into the nucl...

The Role of the Basal Forebrain in Episodic Memory Retrieval: A Positron Emission Tomography Study

Comparison of Foot and Ankle Joint Range of Motion and Muscle Cross-Sectional Area in Ballet Dancers and Non-Dancers

Introduction: Demi-pointe is a characteristic movement in female ballet dancers that requires sufficient foot and ankle joint range of motion (ROM) and muscle strength. This ROM...