https://www.selleckchem.com/products/ru-521.html 01), the protein expression of Bcl-2 was increased (P＜0.05), the apoptotic rate and the positive rate of SA-β-gal were down-regulated (P＜0.01). Conclusion It was found that apoptosis and TMEM16A expression were increased in cochlear stria vascularis senescent ECs, TMEM16A specific blocker T16Ainh-A01 could reduce the apoptosis and senescence in ECs of the cochlear stria vascularis. These results suggest that TMEM16A may participate in apoptosis and senescence of ECs in the cochlear stria vascularis. Nominal group technique (NGT) is a highly structured, commonly used way of exploring areas of interest and developing consensus. However, it is sometimes conflated with focus group methods. To provide a rationale for selecting NGT as a research method and to examine its systematic application in a doctoral Q-methodology study exploring nursing students' perspectives of preserving dignity in care. An outline of NGT is provided, and it is distinguished from focus group methods. As well as providing a step-by-step guide to using NGT, each step is illustrated with its practical application in the study, and the lessons learned concerning the limitations and strengths of NGT in the context of one study are shared. When applied systematically, NGT enables nurse researchers to collaborate in a meaningful and engaging way with participants and generate tangible outcomes relatively quickly. This paper offers practical insight into the use of NGT to explore perceptions and develop consensus. This paper offers practical insight into the use of NGT to explore perceptions and develop consensus.Adequate nutrition is a basic requirement of the human body, supporting cell growth and optimal organ function. The nutritional requirements of patients with cancer can increase due to systemic inflammatory responses caused by cancer and cancer treatments. Nurses have an important role in providing nutritional interventions to patients undergoing