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Stromal cell‑derived factor‑1 induces matrix metalloproteinase expression in human endplate chondrocytes, cartilage endplate degradation in explant culture, and the amelioration of nucleus pulposus degeneration in vivo

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Sevoflurane inhibits the malignant potential of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma via activating the hypoxia‑inducible factor-1α signaling pathway in vitro

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