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- Kristan, Matej, et al.
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The Ninth Visual Object Tracking VOT2021 Challenge Results
- 2021
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Ingår i: 2021 IEEE/CVF INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON COMPUTER VISION WORKSHOPS (ICCVW 2021). - : IEEE COMPUTER SOC. - 9781665401913 ; , s. 2711-2738
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- The Visual Object Tracking challenge VOT2021 is the ninth annual tracker benchmarking activity organized by the VOT initiative. Results of 71 trackers are presented; many are state-of-the-art trackers published at major computer vision conferences or in journals in recent years. The VOT2021 challenge was composed of four sub-challenges focusing on different tracking domains: (i) VOT-ST2021 challenge focused on short-term tracking in RGB, (ii) VOT-RT2021 challenge focused on "real-time" short-term tracking in RGB, (iii) VOT-LT2021 focused on long-term tracking, namely coping with target disappearance and reappearance and (iv) VOT-RGBD2021 challenge focused on long-term tracking in RGB and depth imagery. The VOT-ST2021 dataset was refreshed, while VOT-RGBD2021 introduces a training dataset and sequestered dataset for winner identification. The source code for most of the trackers, the datasets, the evaluation kit and the results along with the source code for most trackers are publicly available at the challenge website(1).
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- 2019
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)
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- Chen, Lan, et al.
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Innovative aryl-based hydrophobic deep eutectic solvent for efficient removal of dyes and nanoplastics
- 2023
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Ingår i: Separation and Purification Technology. - : Elsevier BV. - 1383-5866 .- 1873-3794. ; 308
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Efficient absorption is a highly important strategy to remove environmental pollutants (i.e., dyes and nano plastics), which relays on the development of innovative and sustainable absorbents. Herein, we designed an innovative aryl-based deep eutectic solvent (DES) using diphenylamine (DPA) and benzophenone (BZP) as the component at a molar ratio of 1:1, and this novel DES was denoted as DPA:BZP-1:1. The developed DPA:BZP-1:1 could efficiently adsorb RhB and PS nanoparticles from their aqueous solution/suspension, and the absorption efficiency could reach up to 97.3% and 80%, respectively. Notably, DPA:BZP-1:1 showed a higher absorption efficiency than commercial activated carbon. Experimental and computational results revealed that hydrogen bonding and 7C-7C stacking synergistically contributed to the excellent absorption ability of DPA:BZP-1:1 on dye Rhodamine B (RhB) and polystyrene (PS) nanoplastics. To the best our knowledge, this is the first study on efficient absorption of dye and nanoplastics by aryl-based DESs.
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- Han, Xin-Bao, et al.
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Fe-substituted cobalt-phosphate polyoxometalates as enhanced oxygen evolution catalysts in acidic media
- 2020
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Ingår i: Cuihuà xuébào. - : Science Press. - 0253-9837 .- 1872-2067. ; 41:5, s. 853-857
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- All-inorganic and earth-abundant bi-/trimetallic hydr(oxy)oxides are widely used as oxygen evolution electrocatalysts owing to their remarkable performance. However, their atomically precise structures remain undefined, complicating their optimization and limiting the understanding of their enhanced performance. Here, the underlying structure-property correlation is explored by using a well-defined cobalt-phosphate polyoxometalate cluster [{Co-4(OH)(3)(PO4)}(4)(SiW9O34)(4)](32-) (1), which may serve as a molecular model of multimetal hydr(oxy)oxides. The catalytic activity is enhanced upon replacing Co by Fe in 1, resulting in a reduced overpotential (385 mV) for oxygen evolution (by 66 mV) compared to that of the parent 1 at 10 mA cm(-2) in an acidic medium; this overpotential is comparable to that for the IrO2 catalyst. These abundant-metal-based polyoxometalates exhibit high stability, with no evidence of degradation even after 24 h of operation.
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- Jiang, Bing-Xin, et al.
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Fabrication and bonding of In bumps on Micro-LED with 8 μ m pixel pitch
- 2024
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Ingår i: ENGINEERING RESEARCH EXPRESS. - 2631-8695. ; 6:2
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Indium (In) is currently used to fabricate metal bumps on micro-light-emitting diode (Micro-LED) chips due to its excellent physical properties. However, as Micro-LED pixel size and pitch decrease, achieving high-quality In bumps on densely packed Micro-LED chips often presents more challenges. This paper describes the process of fabricating In bumps on micro-LEDs using thermal evaporation, highlighting an issue where In tends to grow laterally within the photoresist pattern, ultimately blocking the pattern and resulting in undersized and poorly dense In bumps on the Micro-LED chip. To address this issue, we conducted numerous experiments to study the height variation of In bumps within a range of photoresist aperture sizes (3 mu m -7 mu m) under two different resist thickness conditions (3.8 mu m and 4.8 mu m). The results showed that the resist thickness had a certain effect on the height of In bumps on the Micro-LED chip electrodes. Moreover, we found that, with the photoresist pattern size increasing under constant resist thickness conditions, the height and quality of the bumps significantly improved. Based on this finding, we rationalized the adjustment of the photoresist pattern size within a limited emission platform range to compensate for the height difference of In bumps caused by different resist thicknesses between the cathode and anode regions. Consequently, well-shaped and dense In bumps with a maximum height of up to 4.4 mu m were fabricated on 8 mu m pitch Micro-LED chips. Afterwards, we bonded the Micro-LED chip with indium bumps to the CMOS chip, and we found that we could successfully control the CMOS chip to drive the Micro-LED chip to display specific characters through the Flexible Printed Circuit (FPC). This work is of significant importance for the fabrication of In bumps on Micro-LED chips with pitches below 10 mu m and subsequent bonding processes.
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- Lan, Ting, et al.
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Extensive functional diversification of the Populus glutathione S-transferase supergene family
- 2009
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Ingår i: The Plant Cell. - : Oxford University Press (OUP). - 1040-4651 .- 1532-298X. ; 21:12, s. 3749-3766
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Identifying how genes and their functions evolve after duplication is central to understanding gene family radiation. In this study, we systematically examined the functional diversification of the glutathione S-transferase (GST) gene family in Populus trichocarpa by integrating phylogeny, expression, substrate specificity, and enzyme kinetic data. GSTs are ubiquitous proteins in plants that play important roles in stress tolerance and detoxification metabolism. Genome annotation identified 81 GST genes in Populus that were divided into eight classes with distinct divergence in their evolutionary rate, gene structure, expression responses to abiotic stressors, and enzymatic properties of encoded proteins. In addition, when all the functional parameters were examined, clear divergence was observed within tandem clusters and between paralogous gene pairs, suggesting that subfunctionalization has taken place among duplicate genes. The two domains of GST proteins appear to have evolved under differential selective pressures. The C-terminal domain seems to have been subject to more relaxed functional constraints or divergent directional selection, which may have allowed rapid changes in substrate specificity, affinity, and activity, while maintaining the primary function of the enzyme. Our findings shed light on mechanisms that facilitate the retention of duplicate genes, which can result in a large gene family with a broad substrate spectrum and a wide range of reactivity toward different substrates.
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- Lee, Jong-Koo, et al.
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Institutional and behaviour-change interventions to support COVID-19 public health measures : a review by the Lancet Commission Task Force on public health measures to suppress the pandemic
- 2021
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Ingår i: International Health. - : Oxford University Press (OUP). - 1876-3413 .- 1876-3405. ; 13:5, s. 399-409
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Forskningsöversikt (refereegranskat)abstract
- The Lancet COVID-19 Commission Task Force for Public Health Measures to Suppress the Pandemic was launched to identify critical points for consideration by governments on public health interventions to control coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Drawing on our review of published studies of data analytics and modelling, evidence synthesis and contextualisation, and behavioural science evidence and theory on public health interventions from a range of sources, we outline evidence for a range of institutional measures and behaviour-change measures. We cite examples of measures adopted by a range of countries, but especially jurisdictions that have, thus far, achieved low numbers of COVID-19 deaths and limited community transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. Finally, we highlight gaps in knowledge where research should be undertaken. As countries consider long-term measures, there is an opportunity to learn, improve the response and prepare for future pandemics.
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- Li, Daitian, et al.
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Sectoral systems of innovation in the era of the fourth industrial revolution : An introduction to the special section
- 2021
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Ingår i: Industrial and Corporate Change. - : Oxford University Press (OUP). - 0960-6491 .- 1464-3650. ; 30:1, s. 123-135
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The sectoral system framework has been adopted to study innovation and industrial dynamics in a widerange of sectors. However, recent development of the so-called “fourth industrial revolution” technolo-gies, such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, additive manufacturing, advanced robotics, Internetof Things, smartphones, and autonomous vehicles, has been blurring the boundaries of existing sectors,bringing both opportunities and challenges for sectoral systems research. In this introductory essay, wefirst provide a quick review on the sectoral systems of innovation literature, clarifying some conceptualand methodological issues. Then, we discuss how the fourth industrial revolution might reshape sectoralsystems along three different dimensions (i.e. technological, market, and policy dimensions). Finally, weintroduce articles in this special section and call for future research on this intriguing topic.
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- Lu, Guimei, et al.
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Petrogenesis of Paleo-Mesoproterozoic mafic rocks in the southwestern Yangtze Block of South China : Implications for tectonic evolution and paleogeographic reconstruction
- 2019
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Ingår i: Precambrian Research. - : Elsevier BV. - 0301-9268. ; 322, s. 66-84
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Three episodes of mafic magmatism are identified by zircon and baddeleyite U-Pb dating at 2299 ± 17 Ma, 1703 ± 8 Ma and 1511 ± 14 Ma in the southwestern Yangtze Block. These mafic rocks have tholeiitic compositions with enrichment of LILE but an absence of Nb, Ta, Zr, Hf anomalies, features similar to E-MORB. They have La/Ta (<22) and La/Nb (<1.5) ratios similar to asthenosphere-derived mafic melts. The ca. 2.3 Ga, ca. 1.7 Ga and ca. 1.5 Ga mafic rocks have εNd (t) values of +0.2 to +4.3, −2.8 to +2.8 and +0.7 to +5.8, respectively. Furthermore, the ca. 2.3 Ga and ca. 1.7 Ga mafic rocks have εHf (t) values varying from −3.6 to +0.8 and +0.1 to +9.2. All these geochemical and isotopic data indicate that the studied mafic rocks may be dominantly sourced from asthenospheric mantle. Thermodynamic modeling indicates that the mantle potential temperatures for the studied ca. 2.3 Ga and ca. 1.7 Ga dolerites are 1447 °C −1568 °C, 1511 °C −1529 °C, suggesting relatively hot mantle below the southwestern Yangtze Block at ca. 2.3 Ga and ca. 1.7 Ga. REE modeling indicates the ca. 2.3 Ga and ca. 1.5 Ga dolerites were generated by low degree melting (3–15%) of mantle source, while the ca. 1.7 Ga gabbros were derived from variable degree melting (∼5–20%) of mantle source. Fractionation of olivine, pyroxene and plagioclase contributes to changing the chemical compositions of the primary magma, while crustal contamination was relatively insignificant. These three episodes of mafic magmatism were generated in extensional setting. The ca. 2.3 Ga dolerite represents the oldest mafic magmatism identified in the southwestern Yangtze Block by far, documenting the dispersion of the Yangtze Block from the Nunavutia supercraton. Comparing the younger magmatic barcode records for various crustal blocks shows that the mafic magmatism at ca. 1.75–1.65 Ga in the Yangtze Block, has matches in northwestern Laurentia and southern Siberia. This period of extensive magmatism was presumably linked to the early attempted breakup of the Columbia/Nuna supercontinent, indicating tight linkage among these continents in that supercontinent.
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- Lui, Gui Qun, et al.
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Sintering characteristics of BCSAF cement clinker with added wastes from production of manganese and magnesium metals
- 2017
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Ingår i: Advances in Cement Research. - : Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). - 0951-7197 .- 1751-7605. ; 29:6, s. 227-235
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The production of belite-calcium sulfoaluminate-ferrite (BCSAF) cement with the addition of industrial wastes as feedstock has been studied for many years. The preparation of clinkers is essential in cement production, in which all raw materials react with each other to generate key phases in cement under some specified conditions. The objective of this study was to investigate the sintering characteristics of BCSAF cement clinkers. Four BCSAF clinkers with different compositions were examined. High-temperature microscopy, quantitative x-ray powder diffraction analysis and scanning electron microscopy were used to analyse sintering features and phase composition. The results show that the use of wastes from the production of manganese and magnesium metals, which were added to the raw materials to make clinker pellets, can significantly reduce the firing temperature of BCSAF clinker. The firing temperatures of clinkers with added wastes were below 1300°C, much lower than the temperature used for conventional Portland cement (1450°C). The ferrite phase was always found to inter-grow with the C4A3S¯">C 4 A 3 S ¯ C4A3S¯ phase or C2AS phase, just like the interstitial phase. The ferrite phase acted as a solid solution during cement sintering. A small quantity of iron oxide can make the clinker more porous, leading to energy savings in subsequent grinding processes.
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- Luo, Yifei, et al.
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Technology Roadmap for Flexible Sensors
- 2023
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Ingår i: ACS Nano. - : American Chemical Society. - 1936-0851 .- 1936-086X. ; 17:6, s. 5211-5295
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Forskningsöversikt (refereegranskat)abstract
- Humans rely increasingly on sensors to address grand challenges and to improve quality of life in the era of digitalization and big data. For ubiquitous sensing, flexible sensors are developed to overcome the limitations of conventional rigid counterparts. Despite rapid advancement in bench-side research over the last decade, the market adoption of flexible sensors remains limited. To ease and to expedite their deployment, here, we identify bottlenecks hindering the maturation of flexible sensors and propose promising solutions. We first analyze challenges in achieving satisfactory sensing performance for real-world applications and then summarize issues in compatible sensor-biology interfaces, followed by brief discussions on powering and connecting sensor networks. Issues en route to commercialization and for sustainable growth of the sector are also analyzed, highlighting environmental concerns and emphasizing nontechnical issues such as business, regulatory, and ethical considerations. Additionally, we look at future intelligent flexible sensors. In proposing a comprehensive roadmap, we hope to steer research efforts towards common goals and to guide coordinated development strategies from disparate communities. Through such collaborative efforts, scientific breakthroughs can be made sooner and capitalized for the betterment of humanity.
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- Olsson, Eva-Karin, et al.
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SARS : Meeting an Epidemic Head-On
- 2011
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Ingår i: SARS from East to West. - New York City : Lexington Books. - 9780739147559
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Bokkapitel (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)
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- Sumaila, U. Rashid, et al.
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WTO must ban harmful fisheries subsidies
- 2021
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Ingår i: Science. - : American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). - 0036-8075 .- 1095-9203. ; 374:6567, s. 544-544
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Tidskriftsartikel (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)
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- Wang, Wen-qiong, et al.
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Cheese whey protein recovery by ultrafiltration through transglutaminase (TG) catalysis whey protein cross-linking
- 2016
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Ingår i: Food Chemistry. - : Elsevier BV. - 0308-8146. ; 215, s. 31-40
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- In whey ultrafiltration (UF) production, two main problems are whey protein recovery and membrane fouling. In this study, membrane coupling protein transglutaminase (TG) catalysis protein cross-linking was investigated under different conditions to find out the best treatment. We found that the optimal conditions for protein recovery involved catalyzing whey protein cross-linking with TG (40 U/g whey proteins) at 40 °C for 60 min at pH 5.0. Under these conditions, the recovery rate was increased 15–20%, lactose rejection rate was decreased by 10%, and relative permeate flux was increase 30–40% compared to the sample without enzyme treatment (control). It was noticeable that the total resistance and cake resistance were decreased after enzyme catalysis. This was mainly due to the increased particle size and decreased zeta potential. Therefore, membrane coupling enzyme catalysis protein cross-linking is a potential means for further use.
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- Xue, Peng, et al.
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Air Quenching of Steel slag to Enhance its Hydraulic Activity for Recycling the Slag as Meterials in Cement and Concrete Applications
- 2017
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Ingår i: Key Engineering Materials. - : Trans Tech Publications. - 1013-9826 .- 1662-9795. ; 737, s. 488-493
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- A steel slag has been treated by air granulation, in order to enhance cementitious properties of the slag. Two samples with sizes ranged 1.68-2.38mm and 212-297μm and coded as Slag A and Slag B, respectively, were chosen from the granulated slag for investigations. A sample of the original steel slag was also studied. XRD analyses indicated the formations of α-C2S, β-C2S, C2F, C2MS2, f-MgO and α-C2S, C2F, f-MgO in Slag A and Slag B, respectively. The phases in the two slag samples were quite different from the phases found in steel slag. The SEM results show a reduction of C2S sizes from 10-20μm for the steel slag to nano-scales by air quenching for Slag B. This treatment of air quenching has increased the cumulative heat of hydration to 105.35J/g measured for Slag B, almost two times greater than that of the steel slag. The study results demonstrate a high potential for utilizations of the steel slag in cement and concrete applications after the slag treatment by air quenching. The treatment may thus lead to an environmental friendly and cost-effective recycling for the steel slag. This can also contribute to the sustainable developments in the steel and cement/concrete industries.
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- Yoshiji, Satoshi, et al.
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Proteome-wide Mendelian randomization implicates nephronectin as an actionable mediator of the effect of obesity on COVID-19 severity
- 2023
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Ingår i: Nature Metabolism. - : Springer Nature. - 2522-5812. ; 5, s. 248-264
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- How obesity contributes to COVID-19 severity is not fully understood. In this study, Yoshiji et al. found that the plasma protein nephronectin partially mediates the effect of obesity on the risk of COVID-19 severity using a two-step Mendelian randomization approach and omics analyses. Obesity is a major risk factor for Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) severity; however, the mechanisms underlying this relationship are not fully understood. As obesity influences the plasma proteome, we sought to identify circulating proteins mediating the effects of obesity on COVID-19 severity in humans. Here, we screened 4,907 plasma proteins to identify proteins influenced by body mass index using Mendelian randomization. This yielded 1,216 proteins, whose effect on COVID-19 severity was assessed, again using Mendelian randomization. We found that an s.d. increase in nephronectin (NPNT) was associated with increased odds of critically ill COVID-19 (OR = 1.71, P = 1.63 x 10(-10)). The effect was driven by an NPNT splice isoform. Mediation analyses supported NPNT as a mediator. In single-cell RNA-sequencing, NPNT was expressed in alveolar cells and fibroblasts of the lung in individuals who died of COVID-19. Finally, decreasing body fat mass and increasing fat-free mass were found to lower NPNT levels. These findings provide actionable insights into how obesity influences COVID-19 severity.
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