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A novel AIE-NIR-II nano-contrast agent for monitoring and evaluating kidney transplant 用于监测和评估肾移植的新型 AIE-NIR-II 纳米对比剂

National Science Review Pub Date : 2024-02-05 DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwae048

Yuan-Yuan Zhao, Bokyeong Hwang, Yeju Lee, Juyoung Yoon

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A novel AIE-NIR-II nano-contrast agent for monitoring and evaluating kidney transplant 用于监测和评估肾移植的新型 AIE-NIR-II 纳米对比剂

National Science Review Pub Date : 2024-02-05 DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwae048

Yuan-Yuan Zhao, Bokyeong Hwang, Yeju Lee, Juyoung Yoon

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Stereoselective recognition of morphine enantiomers by μ-opioid receptor μ-阿片受体对吗啡对映体的立体选择性识别

National Science Review Pub Date : 2024-01-22 DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwae029

Yibo Wang, A. Van Ngo, Xiaohui Wang

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Ten years of NSR—Progress and perspectives 国家科学研究十年--进展与展望

National Science Review Pub Date : 2024-01-11 DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwae002

Chun-li Bai, M. Poo

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