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Post-fire mechanical and corrosion properties of duplex stainless steel: Comparison with ordinary reinforcing-bar steel by Li, Xiang, Lo, K.H., Kwok, C.T., Sun, Y.F., Lai, K.K.

“…•Spinodal decomposition (SP) of duplex stainless steel (DSS) causes strengthening.•After SP, DSS is still as ductile as the unannealed rebar steel (RS).•After…”
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Laser surface alloying of copper with Cr/Ti/CNT for enhancing surface properties by Yang, Y.W., Cristino, V.A.M., Tam, L.M., Lo, K.H., Kwok, C.T.

“…In this study, laser surface alloying of commercially pure copper (cp Cu) with Cr/Ti and Cr/Ti/CNT was conducted using a high-power diode laser. Cu–Ti…”
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Constitutively Active Gα16 Stimulates STAT3 via a c-Src/JAK- and ERK-dependent Mechanism by Lo, Rico K.H., Cheung, Helen, Wong, Yung H.

“…The hematopoietic-specific Gα16 protein has recently been shown to mediate receptor-induced activation of the signal transducer and activator of transcription…”
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Effect of processing conditions on the corrosion performance of laser surface-melted AISI 440C martensitic stainless steel by Kwok, C.T., Lo, K.H., Cheng, F.T., Man, H.C.

“…Laser surface melting of AISI 440C martensitic stainless steel was achieved using a 2.5-kW continuous wave Nd:YAG laser. The pitting corrosion behavior of…”
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Improvement of cavitation erosion resistance of AISI 316 stainless steel by laser surface alloying using fine WC powder by Lo, K.H, Cheng, F.T, Kwok, C.T, Man, H.C

“…Fine WC powder of approximately 1 μm size was employed as a convenient source of tungsten and carbon in the laser surface alloying of AISI 316 stainless steel…”
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Regulation of STAT3 activity by G16-coupled receptors by Wu, Eddy H T, Lo, Rico K H, Wong, Yung H

“…A number of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) have been shown to stimulate signal transducers and activators of transcription (STAT) activities while STAT3…”
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Effects of laser treatments on cavitation erosion and corrosion of AISI 440C martensitic stainless steel by Lo, K.H., Cheng, F.T., Kwok, C.T., Man, H.C.

“…Laser surface treatments with high and low fluence were employed to induce melting and transformation hardening on 440C. While melting could bring about better…”
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Melatonin mt1 and MT2 receptors stimulate c-Jun N-terminal kinase via pertussis toxin-sensitive and -insensitive G proteins by Chan, Anthony S.L., Lai, Frank P.L., Lo, Rico K.H., Voyno-Yasenetskaya, Tatyana A., Stanbridge, Eric J., Wong, Yung H.

“…Melatonin is a pineal hormone involved in neuroendocrine processes in mammals. It has been shown that melatonin inhibits the enzymatic activities of adenylyl…”
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Precision Medicine for Paediatric Severe Asthma: Current Status and Future Direction by Ramphul, Manisha, Lo, David K H, Gaillard, Erol A

“…Asthma is a heterogeneous disease, characterised by different phenotypes and endotypes. Precision medicine in asthma refers to the implementation of a targeted…”
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Enhancement in hardness and corrosion resistance of AISI 420 martensitic stainless steel via friction stir processing by Pan, L., Kwok, C.T., Lo, K.H.

“…Surface modification of martensitic stainless steel AISI 420 was achieved using friction stir processing (FSP) with a W–Re pinless tool. The microstructure,…”
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Recent developments in stainless steels by Lo, K.H., Shek, C.H., Lai, J.K.L.

“…This article presents an overview of the developments in stainless steels made since the 1990s. Some of the new applications that involve the use of stainless…”
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Developments in laser-based surface engineering processes: with particular reference to protection against cavitation erosion by Kwok, C.T., Man, H.C., Cheng, F.T., Lo, K.H.

“…With the increasing demands of economical, reliable and durable hydraulic and pneumatic systems, it is necessary to minimize the material damage from…”
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Friction-stir processing of AISI 440C high-carbon martensitic stainless steel for improving hardness and corrosion resistance by Pan, L., Kwok, C.T., Lo, K.H.

“…Friction-stir processing (FSP) has been attempted to harden the surface of a high-carbon martensitic stainless steel (AISI 440C) and to improve its corrosion…”
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The effect of music during bronchoscopy: A meta-analysis by Tam, Wilson W.S., PhD, Lo, Kenneth K.H., BSc, Hui, David S.C., MD

“…Abstract Bronchoscopy is considered a stressful procedure performed on patients. Hence, the use of music to ease the anxiety of patients has been examined in…”
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Prostacyclin receptor induces STAT1 and STAT3 phosphorylations in human erythroleukemia cells: A mechanism requiring PTX-insensitive G proteins, ERK and JNK by Lo, Rico K.H., Wise, Helen, Wong, Yung H.

“…The ability of the human prostacyclin receptor (hIP) to regulate the activities of signal transducers and activators of transcription (STATs) has not yet been…”
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Implications of solution treatment on cavitation erosion and corrosion resistances and synergism of austenitic stainless steel by Lo, K.H., Kwok, C.T., Wang, K.Y., Ai, Wenji

“…This paper looks into the influences of solution treatment on the cavitation erosion and corrosion resistances of a CrMnNi austenitic stainless steel…”
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Cavitation erosion of a spinodally decomposed wrought duplex stainless steel in a benign environment by Ai, Wenji, Lo, K.H., Kwok, C.T.

“…This paper looks into the possibility of using spinodal decomposition (SD) to improve the cavitation erosion (CE) resistance of a wrought duplex stainless…”
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Activation of STAT3 by Gαs Distinctively Requires Protein Kinase A, JNK, and Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinase by Liu, Andrew M.F., Lo, Rico K.H., Wong, Cecilia S.S., Morris, Christina, Wise, Helen, Wong, Yung H.

“…Signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) can be stimulated by several Gs-coupled receptors, but the precise mechanism of action has not yet…”
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Treatment of petroleum hydrocarbon-polluted groundwater with innovative in situ sulfate-releasing biobarrier by Hsia, K.F., Chen, C.C., Ou, J.H., Lo, K.H., Sheu, Y.T., Kao, C.M.

“…Petroleum hydrocarbons are commonly found pollutants in groundwater at industrial and gas station sites. Enhanced bioremediation is a cost-effective approach…”
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Transverse jet-cavity interactions with the influence of an impinging shock by Zare-Behtash, H., Lo, K.H., Kontis, K., Ukai, T., Obayashi, S.

“…•Experimental study of shock-jet-cavity in a supersonic freestream is conducted.•Shock impingement at the cavity leading edge lifts the shear layer,…”
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