CD11c-Specific Deletion Reveals CREB as a Critical Regulator of DC Function during the Germinal Center Response by Kim Ohl, Anastasia Schippers, Klaus Tenbrock

“…In conclusion, we demonstrate that CREB expression in CD11c+ cells enhances germinal center responses, most likely by altering DC function, which might have implications for autoimmune diseases that are associated with dysregulated GC responses.…”
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IFN-γ Priming Effects on the Maintenance of Effector Memory CD4+ T Cells and on Phagocyte Function: Evidences from Infectious Diseases by Henrique Borges da Silva, Raíssa Fonseca, José M. Alvarez, Maria Regina D’Império Lima

“…Although it has been established that effector memory CD4+ T cells play an important role in the protective immunity against chronic infections, little is known about the exact mechanisms responsible for their functioning and maintenance, as well as their effects on innate immune cells. …”
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The functional state of cellular antioxidant defence system of shoots of Arabidopsis thaliana exposed to the chronic ionizing radiation in the Chornobyl exclusion zone by V. S. Morozova, V. A. Kashparov, S. Ye. Levchuk, A. O. Umanska, Ye. V. Bishchuk, L. M. Otreshko

“…Probably, revealed changes in the functional state of the cellular antioxidant defence system of the shoots of Arabidopsis thaliana in the conditions of radioactive contamination are adaptive in nature.…”
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A Dual Filter Based on Radial Basis Function Neural Networks and Kalman Filters with Application to Numerical Wave Prediction Models by Athanasios Donas, Ioannis Kordatos, Alex Alexandridis, George Galanis, Ioannis Th. Famelis

“…The produced filter is self-adaptive, identifying optimal Radial Basis Function network configurations through an automated process involving various network parameters tuning. …”
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Bacillus anthracis lethal toxin disrupts TCR signaling in CD1d-restricted NKT cells leading to functional anergy. by Sunil K Joshi, Gillian A Lang, Jason L Larabee, T Scott Devera, Lindsay M Aye, Hemangi B Shah, Jimmy D Ballard, Mark L Lang

“…We propose that Bacillus anthracis-derived LT causes a novel form of functional anergy in NKT cells and therefore has potential for contributing to immune evasion by the pathogen.…”
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Cam Swing Linkage and Spring Linkage Combined Mechanism for Vehicle Side-door Latches with Electric Cinch and Release Priority Function by Yin Chuanshuo, Hang Lubin, Zhong Chuanlei, Qu Zhiyang, Zhang Jiale, Huang Xiaobo, Liu Zhe, Chen Yong

“…Aiming at the demand of electric cinch and release priority function of high-end vehicle door latches, a cam swing linkage and spring linkage combined mechanism is proposed, and a combined mechanism of double cam single swing linkage and spring four bar mechanism is constructed. …”
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The motivational climate perceived by young soccer players regarding their coaches, parents, and peers on sport optimal functioning: a cluster analysis by Natalia Martínez-González, Francisco L. Atienza-González, Lorena González-García, Isabel Balaguer

“…Multivariate analyses, controlling for gender and age, revealed that those young players categorized in the most adaptive profiles (high empowering climates and low disempowering climates) demonstrated optimal functioning, including task orientation, higher autonomous motivation, need satisfaction, and vitality. …”
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Physiological Function of AtrN in Regulating Intracellular NADPH Levels and the Anti-Reductive Stress Response in <i>Corynebacterium glutamicum</i> by Guotao Xu, Shuping Tian, Zhihan Gong, Jianzhong Xu

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Dissecting Morphological and Functional Dynamics of Non‐Tumorigenic and Triple‐Negative Breast Cancer Cell Lines Using PCA and t‐SNE Analysis by Yazan A. Almahdi, Eva R. Schwark, Aidan J. Mclaughlin, Besa Xhabija

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The social organization of the Asian weaver ant colonies: A natural enemy novel sub-castes worker's functional activity findings. by Moïse Pierre Exélis, Rosli Ramli, Roslinazairimah Zakaria, Azarae Hj Idris, Zubaidah Ya'cob, Rabha W Ibrahim, Salmah Yaakop, Nurul Wahida Othman

“…These findings contribute to a better understanding of the overall worker's functional activity. The Asian weaver ant demonstrates adaptive measures in response to challenging abiotic factors (temperature), defying classical labor division rules.…”
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Effects of Cd exposure on peripheral blood cell population and functional changes in innate immunity of the African sharptooth catfish (Clarias gariepinus) by Edward S. Mayila, Alexanda Mzula, Cyrus Rumisha, Marc Kochzius

“…Microflora increased cell parameters in Cd unexposed cells, while Cd significantly impaired white blood cell abundance, cell fragility, and innate immunity functions.…”
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Water Use Enhancement and Root Function Compensatory Regulation of Biomass Accumulation in Quinoa Under Salt Stress by Photosynthetic Drive Advantage by Hao Xu, Lingzheng Feng, Jia Hao, Yongkun Zhang, Runjie Li

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A study of adaptive population sizing in a self-adaptive differential evolution by Haldi Budiman, Shir Li Wang, Theam Foo Ng, Amr S. Ghoneim, Haidi Ibrahim, Bahbibi Rahmatullah

“…The effect of these two parameters on population sizing adaptation is evaluated using 26 benchmark single-objective unconstrained optimization functions consisting of unimodal, multimodal, hybrid, and composition functions. …”
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The Effectiveness of the Be Prepared mHealth App on Recovery of Physical Functioning After Major Elective Surgery: Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial by Miriam van der Velde, Marike van der Leeden, Edwin Geleijn, Cindy Veenhof, Karin Valkenet

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Be Prepared app on postoperative recovery of physical functioning (PF) in patients undergoing major elective surgery. …”
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Evolutionary and functional divergence of Sfx, a plasmid-encoded H-NS homolog, underlies the regulation of IncX plasmid conjugation by Avril Wang, Martha Cordova, William Wiley Navarre

“…Positively selected sites are located in the dimerization, oligomerization, and DNA-binding interfaces, many of which contribute to R6K repression activity—indicating that adaptive evolution drove the functional divergence of Sfx. …”
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Pathogenetic assessment of external respiratory function disturbance and is interrelation with BDNF gene polymorphism in military servicemen in extreme conditions of the Arctic zon... by Lemeshchenko A.V., Gurina O.I., Makarov A.B., Berg D.V.

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Evaluating Coupling Security and Joint Risks in Northeast China Agricultural Systems Based on Copula Functions and the Rel–Cor–Res Framework by Huanyu Chang, Yong Zhao, Yongqiang Cao, He Ren, Jiaqi Yao, Rong Liu, Wei Li

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Does Deltoid Ligament Repair Reduce Complications and Improve Functional Outcomes Measured by PROMIS Scores Following Ankle Fracture Surgery? by Steven M. Hadley BA, Rachel Bergman MD, John J. Peabody MD, Sarah J. Westvold MPH, Ryan Filler MD, Milap Patel DO, Anish R. Kadakia MD

“…This study aims to determine whether DR reduces complications and improves outcomes measured by Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) computerized adaptive tests (CATs) of physical function (PF) and pain interference (PI). …”
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Exploring the neural basis of creativity: EEG analysis of power spectrum and functional connectivity during creative tasks in school-aged children by Gabriela Krumm, Gabriela Krumm, Vanessa Arán Filippetti, Vanessa Arán Filippetti, Magaly Catanzariti, Magaly Catanzariti, Diego M. Mateos, Diego M. Mateos, Diego M. Mateos, Diego M. Mateos

“…This study analyzed the power spectrum and functional connectivity of interhemispheric and intrahemispheric brain activity during creative tasks in 15 Argentine children aged 9 to 12, using a 14-channel EEG system. …”
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Insights into the effects of apelin-13 on renal function and NHE3 activity following ischemia/reperfusion-induced acute kidney injury by Guilherme Lopes-Gonçalves, Juliana Martins Costa-Pessoa, Mariana Charleaux de Ponte, Heitor Macedo Braz, Maria Oliveira-Souza

“…IntroductionAcute kidney injury (AKI) is a clinical syndrome characterized by rapid decline in renal function with varying severity. In this context, tubular function is impaired in ischemia-induced AKI. …”
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