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Mn2O3 NPs-induced liver injury is potentially associated with gut microbiota dysbiosis in broiler chicken Mn2O3 nps诱导的肉鸡肝损伤可能与肠道菌群失调有关

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Food and Chemical Toxicology Pub Date : 2025-04-25 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2025.115487

Yuanliang Li , Jiangnan Yi , Kai Liu , Xiaoqing Liu , Chamba Yangzom , Jiaqiang Pan , Mujahid Iqbal , Lianmei Hu , Zhaoxin Tang , Ying Li , Hui Zhang

{"title":"Mn2O3 NPs-induced liver injury is potentially associated with gut microbiota dysbiosis in broiler chicken","authors":"Yuanliang Li , Jiangnan Yi , Kai Liu , Xiaoqing Liu , Chamba Yangzom , Jiaqiang Pan , Mujahid Iqbal , Lianmei Hu , Zhaoxin Tang , Ying Li , Hui Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.fct.2025.115487","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fct.2025.115487","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Mn<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> nanometer particles(Mn<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> NPs), a new material, is widely used in medicine, electrochemical sensing and energy storage fields. The widespread use of Mn<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> NPs has caused health concerns, and it is necessary to clarify the toxic mechanism of Mn<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> NPs exposure. Our findings showed that Mn<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> NPs exposure could lead to liver histological abnormalities, mitochondrial dysfunction in liver, as well as mitochondrial-mediated apoptosis, autophagy and mitochondrial dynamics disorder, and eventually lead to liver injury. At the same time, the ileal epithelium suffered physiological damage and inflammation after Mn<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> NPs exposure, and the expression levels of genes and proteins related to intestinal barrier function (MUC1 ZO-1 Claudin1 and Occludin) were significantly down-regulated. Meanwhile, 16s sequencing analysis of intestinal bacteria showed that Mn<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> NPs exposure caused significant changes in intestinal flora abundance. The Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio increased, and the abundance of probiotics (Bacteroides, Bifidobacterium, Faecalibacterium) decreased, while the abundance of harmful bacteria (Streptococcus, Enterococcus, Pseudomonas) increased. The changes in these microflorae may potentially impact the development of liver injury. Altogether, these results provide novel insights into the potential mechanism of Mn<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> NPs related hepatotoxicity induced by gut microbiota via the gut-liver axis, and contribute to a better interpretation of the health impact of Mn<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> NPs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":317,"journal":{"name":"Food and Chemical Toxicology","volume":"202 ","pages":"Article 115487"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143894603","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Mechanisms of LPS-induced toxicity in endothelial cells and the protective role of geniposidic acid 脂多糖诱导内皮细胞毒性的机制及geniposidic酸的保护作用

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Food and Chemical Toxicology Pub Date : 2025-04-25 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2025.115488

Yan Fang , He Meng , Jun Wang

{"title":"Mechanisms of LPS-induced toxicity in endothelial cells and the protective role of geniposidic acid","authors":"Yan Fang , He Meng , Jun Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.fct.2025.115488","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fct.2025.115488","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Vascular inflammation and oxidative stress are critical pathogenic factors in cardiovascular diseases. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced endothelial cytotoxicity, driven by oxidative stress and inflammation, remains incompletely understood. This study highlights the molecular mechanisms underlying LPS toxicity, focusing on the ROS/JNK/NLRP3 signaling axis. LPS disrupts mitochondrial function, increases ROS accumulation, activates JNK phosphorylation, and induces NLRP3 inflammasome activation, culminating in pyroptosis through caspase-1-mediated GSDMD cleavage. Mechanistic studies with the JNK inhibitor SP600125 confirmed the critical role of the ROS/JNK/NLRP3 pathway in LPS-induced endothelial damage. Additionally, PGC-1α, a key regulator of mitochondrial homeostasis, was identified as a protective factor suppressed by LPS, exacerbating ROS overproduction and inflammasome activation. To validate these findings, geniposidic acid (GPA), a natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound, was employed. GPA effectively reduced ROS levels, inhibited JNK activation, and suppressed pyroptosis, supporting its utility as a chemical tool to confirm the pivotal role of ROS/JNK/NLRP3 signaling. This study elucidates the intricate interplay between oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and pyroptosis, providing a comprehensive framework for addressing inflammation-driven vascular damage.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":317,"journal":{"name":"Food and Chemical Toxicology","volume":"201 ","pages":"Article 115488"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143887023","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Bioactive molecules in wheat “Senatore Cappelli" food chain: Extraction, analysis, processing, and beneficial properties 小麦“Senatore Cappelli”食物链中的生物活性分子：提取、分析、加工和有益特性

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Food and Chemical Toxicology Pub Date : 2025-04-25 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2025.115475

Federica Armeli , Marzia Beccaccioli , Sabrina Antonia Prencipe , Emily Schifano , Daniela Tufi , Elisa Brasili , Alessia Cottarelli , Ottavia Giampaoli , Beatrice Mengoni , Alfredo Miccheli , Alessandro Pinto , Fabio Sciubba , Daniela Uccelletti , Rita Businaro , Giuliana Vinci , Massimo Reverberi , Maria De Giusti

{"title":"Bioactive molecules in wheat “Senatore Cappelli\" food chain: Extraction, analysis, processing, and beneficial properties","authors":"Federica Armeli , Marzia Beccaccioli , Sabrina Antonia Prencipe , Emily Schifano , Daniela Tufi , Elisa Brasili , Alessia Cottarelli , Ottavia Giampaoli , Beatrice Mengoni , Alfredo Miccheli , Alessandro Pinto , Fabio Sciubba , Daniela Uccelletti , Rita Businaro , Giuliana Vinci , Massimo Reverberi , Maria De Giusti","doi":"10.1016/j.fct.2025.115475","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fct.2025.115475","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Ancient grains, once forgotten due to the dominance of high-yield modern crops, are making a comeback due to concerns over biodiversity loss and global food challenges. This study examines the nutritional composition, safety, and health benefits of <em>Senatore Cappelli</em>, an ancient Italian durum wheat variety (SCW), highlighting its potential as a functional food. Using a multi-method approach, SCW was analyzed across four food chain stages (seeds, flour, pasta, and chaff) for compositional changes, phytochemical content, and safety. The safety of raw material was assessed by determination of biogenic amines, pesticides, mycotoxins and pathogenic microorganisms. The chemical profile detected by NMR spectroscopy revealed the presence of bioactive molecules such as phenolic acids and carotenoids in the case of chaff. The toxicity of ethanolic extracts was evaluated using <em>in vitro</em> assays on murine BV-2 microglial cells and <em>in vivo</em> assays on <em>Caenorhabditis elegans</em> animal model. No cytotoxic effects were detected at concentrations up to 250 ng/mL for chaff extract and 1000 ng/mL for seed, flour, and pasta extracts. Additionally, SCW extracts extended the lifespan of <em>C. elegans</em>, indicating potential anti-aging and health-promoting properties.</div><div>These results position SCW as a valuable resource for enhancing bioactive compounds, supporting its reintroduction into modern diets and its use in functional food development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":317,"journal":{"name":"Food and Chemical Toxicology","volume":"201 ","pages":"Article 115475"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143887022","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, benzyl formate, CAS Registry Number 104-57-4 更新RIFM香料成分安全性评估，甲酸苄酯，CAS注册号104-57-4

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Food and Chemical Toxicology Pub Date : 2025-04-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2025.115481

A.M. Api , A. Bartlett , D. Belsito , D. Botelho , M. Bruze , A. Bryant-Friedrich , G.A. Burton Jr. , M.A. Cancellieri , H. Chon , M. Cronin , S. Crotty , M.L. Dagli , W. Dekant , C. Deodhar , K. Farrell , A.D. Fryer , L. Jones , K. Joshi , A. Lapczynski , D.L. Laskin , Y. Thakkar

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Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 1,1-diethoxyheptane, CAS Registry Number 688-82-4 更新RIFM香料成分安全性评估，1,1-二氧基庚烷，CAS注册号688-82-4

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Food and Chemical Toxicology Pub Date : 2025-04-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2025.115470

A.M. Api , A. Bartlett , D. Belsito , D. Botelho , M. Bruze , A. Bryant-Friedrich , G.A. Burton Jr. , M.A. Cancellieri , H. Chon , M. Cronin , S. Crotty , M.L. Dagli , W. Dekant , C. Deodhar , K. Farrell , A.D. Fryer , L. Jones , K. Joshi , A. Lapczynski , D.L. Laskin , Y. Thakkar

{"title":"Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 1,1-diethoxyheptane, CAS Registry Number 688-82-4","authors":"A.M. Api , A. Bartlett , D. Belsito , D. Botelho , M. Bruze , A. Bryant-Friedrich , G.A. Burton Jr. , M.A. Cancellieri , H. Chon , M. Cronin , S. Crotty , M.L. Dagli , W. Dekant , C. Deodhar , K. Farrell , A.D. Fryer , L. Jones , K. Joshi , A. Lapczynski , D.L. Laskin , Y. Thakkar","doi":"10.1016/j.fct.2025.115470","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fct.2025.115470","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>1,1-Diethoxyheptane was evaluated for genotoxicity, repeated dose toxicity, reproductive toxicity, local respiratory toxicity, photoirritation/photoallergenicity, skin sensitization, and environmental safety. Data from read-across analog octanal dimethyl acetal (CAS # 10022-28-3) show that 1,1-diethoxyheptane is not expected to be genotoxic. The repeated dose, reproductive, and local respiratory toxicity endpoints were evaluated using the Threshold of Toxicological Concern (TTC) for a Cramer Class I material, and the exposure to 1,1-diethoxyheptane is below the TTC (0.03 mg/kg/day, 0.03 mg/kg/day, and 1.4 mg/day, respectively). The skin sensitization endpoint was completed using the Dermal Sensitization Threshold (DST) for non-reactive materials (900 μg/cm<sup>2</sup>); exposure is below the DST. The photoirritation/photoallergenicity endpoints were evaluated based on ultraviolet/visible (UV/Vis) spectra; 1,1-diethoxyheptane is not expected to be photoirritating/photoallergenic. The environmental endpoints were evaluated; 1,1-diethoxyheptane was found not to be Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic (PBT) as per the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) Environmental Standards, and its risk quotients, based on its current volume of use (VoU) in Europe and North America (i.e., Predicted Environmental Concentration/Predicted No Effect Concentration [PEC/PNEC]), are <1.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":317,"journal":{"name":"Food and Chemical Toxicology","volume":"201 ","pages":"Article 115470"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143891671","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Comparative toxicity analysis of benzo[a]pyrene and PAH4 on HepG2 cells using transcriptomics and metabolomics 利用转录组学和代谢组学分析苯并[a]芘和PAH4对HepG2细胞的毒性比较

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Food and Chemical Toxicology Pub Date : 2025-04-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2025.115473

Miao Yang , Jialin Sun , Xin Cao , Hongjuan Liu , Xudong Wu , Weifeng Mao , Liping Hao

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Experimental evaluation of favipiravir (T-705)-induced liver and kidney toxicity in rats 法匹拉韦（T-705）致大鼠肝肾毒性的实验评价

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Food and Chemical Toxicology Pub Date : 2025-04-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2025.115472

Menekşe Ülger, Işıl Tuğçe Turan, Ayşegül Si̇pahi̇, Gözde Özge Önder

{"title":"Experimental evaluation of favipiravir (T-705)-induced liver and kidney toxicity in rats","authors":"Menekşe Ülger, Işıl Tuğçe Turan, Ayşegül Si̇pahi̇, Gözde Özge Önder","doi":"10.1016/j.fct.2025.115472","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fct.2025.115472","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Favipiravir is an antiviral drug that selectively and potently inhibits RNA-dependent RNA polymerase of various RNA viruses. Its empirical use has increased with the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to investigate the potential toxicological effects of favipiravir administration on healthy rats' liver and kidney tissues. Four groups were established in the survey (n = 10): Control, Low-dose favipiravir (100 mg/kg/d), Medium-dose favipiravir (200 mg/kg/d), and High-dose favipiravir (300 mg/kg/d). On the first day of the study, a loading dose equivalent to twice the maintenance dose was administered. On the eleventh day, liver and kidney tissues were collected for histopathological and immunohistochemical analyses. According to our results, favipiravir caused various histopathological damages in the liver and kidneys and led to alterations in the levels of cytokines associated with inflammation (IL-6, TGF-β, TNF-α, IL-1β, IFN-γ). Co-administration of favipiravir with various protective agents may be needed to mitigate potential damage to the liver and kidneys.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":317,"journal":{"name":"Food and Chemical Toxicology","volume":"202 ","pages":"Article 115472"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143887113","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Genotoxicity assessment of food-grade titanium dioxide 食品级二氧化钛的遗传毒性评价

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Food and Chemical Toxicology Pub Date : 2025-04-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2025.115476

Min Ling , Jie Liang , Zhongming Lyu, Ping Yu, Mingjing Yang, Xinyue Wu, Wei Zhang, Luoding Lu, Yue Zhao, Qian Bian

{"title":"Genotoxicity assessment of food-grade titanium dioxide","authors":"Min Ling , Jie Liang , Zhongming Lyu, Ping Yu, Mingjing Yang, Xinyue Wu, Wei Zhang, Luoding Lu, Yue Zhao, Qian Bian","doi":"10.1016/j.fct.2025.115476","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fct.2025.115476","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Food-grade titanium dioxide (E171 in Europe), which contains nanoscale particles (NPs), has been approved and used as a white pigment in various common foods. Concerns are growing over the use of E171 as a safe food additive. The purpose of the present research is to evaluate the genotoxicity of E171 using <em>in vivo</em> and <em>in vitro</em> testing systems. <em>In vitro</em> studies, Chinese hamster lung (V79) fibroblast cells were exposed to E171 at doses of 25, 50, 100, and 200 μg/mL. No gene mutations were observed after 24 h of treatment at any concentration using the hypoxanthine guanine phosphoribosyltransferase (<em>Hprt</em>) gene mutation assay. <em>In vivo</em> study, the healthy Kunming mice and SD rats were exposed to E171 through intragastric administration at doses of 250, 500 and 1000 mg/kg body weight every day for 15 days. Genotoxic potential of E171 was evaluated by micronucleus (MN) and comet assays in accordance with the OECD guideline. However, the results showed that E171 did not increase the frequency of bone marrow micronuclei or induce DNA strand breaks in rat liver cells at the doses used in this experiments. Under the conditions described in this report, E171 was concluded to be negative in these <em>in vivo</em> and <em>in vitro</em> genotoxicity tests. These findings suggest that E171 is not genotoxic, offering valuable data for risk assessment.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":317,"journal":{"name":"Food and Chemical Toxicology","volume":"201 ","pages":"Article 115476"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143898782","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Network toxicological analysis of sodium dehydroacetate in food safety 食品安全中脱氢乙酸钠网络毒理学分析

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Food and Chemical Toxicology Pub Date : 2025-04-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2025.115469

Jing Jin , Yan Xue , Liang Tian

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Effects of different stages, dosages and courses of prenatal dexamethasone exposure on testicular development in mice 产前地塞米松暴露不同阶段、剂量和疗程对小鼠睾丸发育的影响

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Food and Chemical Toxicology Pub Date : 2025-04-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2025.115468

Ziyu Kong , Lu Zhu , Yi Liu , Yi Liu , Guanghui Chen , Hui Wang

{"title":"Effects of different stages, dosages and courses of prenatal dexamethasone exposure on testicular development in mice","authors":"Ziyu Kong , Lu Zhu , Yi Liu , Yi Liu , Guanghui Chen , Hui Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.fct.2025.115468","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fct.2025.115468","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>Observe the effects of prenatal dexamethasone exposure (PDE) at different stages, dosages, and courses on testicular morphology and multicellular function in offspring mice.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Pregnant Kunming mice were subjected to subcutaneous injections of dexamethasone at different stages [GD (gestational day) 14–15 and 16–17], dosages (0.2, 0.4, and 0.8 mg/kg·d), and courses (GD 14–15 and 14–17). Pregnant mice were euthanized on GD 18, and fetal serum and testicular samples were collected to assess serum testosterone level, testicular morphology, cellular proliferation/apoptosis function, expression of multicellular marker/functional gene, and the expression of developmental regulatory signalling pathways such as Notch and Wnt.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>PDE could lead to widening of the interstitial area and reduction of seminiferous tubules in fetal testicular tissue, accompanied by significant impairment of Sertoli cell function, particularly evident during late gestation, at high doses, and with multiple courses. However, changes in Leydig cells and spermatogonia function of PDE are not significant. Furthermore, we discovered that PDE could activate the Notch signalling pathway in Sertoli cells while inhibiting the Wnt signalling pathway.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>PDE could affect fetal testicular development, especially for Sertoli cells during late gestation, at high doses and multiple courses. This study confirms the effects of PDE on testicular tissue morphology and multicellular function, providing a comprehensive understanding of the testicular developmental toxicity of dexamethasone and evidence for guiding rational medication during pregnancy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":317,"journal":{"name":"Food and Chemical Toxicology","volume":"201 ","pages":"Article 115468"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143873960","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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