Copper ions inhibit pentose phosphate pathway function in Staphylococcus aureus. by Javiera Norambuena, Hassan Al-Tameemi, Hannah Bovermann, Jisun Kim, William N Beavers, Eric P Skaar, Dane Parker, Jeffrey M Boyd

“…The data presented are consistent with a model wherein Cu ions inhibits pentose phosphate pathway function and are used by the immune system to prevent S. aureus infections.…”
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The Effect of Bifid Triple Viable on Immune Function of Patients with Ulcerative Colitis by Guohua Li, Sheng Zeng, Wangdi Liao, Nonghua Lv

“…Bifid Triple Viable contributed to Etiasa to treat ulcerative colitis in inducing remission period, which was perhaps related to affecting the patient’s immune function.…”
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Correlations between major depressive disorder, splenic morphology, and immune function by Zouqing Lin, Xiaoyan Xu, Kai Zhang, Tenglong Wang, Leiming Cao, Zhiqiang Wang, Guoqiang Wang

“…These results suggest that the pathogenesis of MDD may involve abnormal MICB expression and splenic morphology. (S)-ketamine may ameliorate inflammation and enhance splenic function, thereby relieving MDD symptoms.  …”
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Bisphenol A Disrupts Ribosome Function during Ovarian Development of Mice by Xin Ma, Yongjie Wang, Weiqi Li, Kaiyue Wang, Shilei Zhang

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Functional interaction of melatonin with gasotransmitters and ROS in plant adaptation to abiotic stresses by Yuriy E. Kolupaev, Alla Yemets, Tetiana O. Yastreb, Yaroslav Blume

“…Insights into the functional relationships of melatonin with gasotransmitters (GT) – gaseous molecules performing signalling functions – are still emerging. …”
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The emerging functions and clinical implications of circRNAs in acute myeloid leukaemia by Shuiqing Liu, Xingyu Wan, Yang Gou, Wuchen Yang, Wei Xu, Yuxuan Du, Xiangui Peng, Xiaoqi Wang, Xi Zhang

“…These molecules perform crucial regulatory functions in the pathogenesis of various diseases through diverse mechanisms, including acting as miRNA sponges, interacting with DNA or proteins, and encoding functional proteins/polypeptides. …”
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Immunolocalization of different neuropeptides in human interthalamic adhaesion indicates its functionality by Puškaš Laslo, Malobabić Slobodan, Lazić Dijana, Todorović Vera, Aksić Milan, Filipović Branislav

“…Controversies are present about the nature and functional significance of the human IA. Methods. …”
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A ROLE FOR INTERLEUKIN 8 IN DIRECT REGULATION OF T CELL FUNCTIONAL ACTIVITY by M. E. Meniailo, V. V. Malashchenko, V. A. Shmarov, N. D. Gasatova, O. B. Melashchenko, A. G. Goncharov, G. V. Seledtsova, V. I. Seledtsov

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Deciphering functional landscape and clinical implications of enhancer RNAs in lung adenocarcinoma by Aike Li, Liguang Zhang, Xinsheng Du, Yi Dong, Yan Guo, Jiwei Zhao, Xiuli Fang, Pingping Lin

“…Through integrated bioinformatics and experimental approaches, we identified differentially expressed eRNAs associated with LUAD progression. Functional analysis demonstrated that these eRNAs regulate critical pathways related to cell growth, division, repair, immune response, and tumor development. …”
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An Evolutional Topology Optimization Method Based on Kernel Level Set Function by Takahiro Sato, Kota Watanabe, Hajime Igarashi

“…By using the evolutionary algorithm to modify the profile of the kernel level set function, topology optimizations can be realized for various design problems, and the shape expression ability of the kernel level set function can be customized by changing the kernel functions. …”
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Exposure of Monocytes to Lipoarabinomannan Promotes Their Differentiation into Functionally and Phenotypically Immature Macrophages by Leslie Chávez-Galán, Ranferi Ocaña-Guzmán, Luis Torre-Bouscoulet, Carolina García-de-Alba, Isabel Sada-Ovalle

“…The study showed that when monocytes were exposed to LAM, the frequency of CD68+, CD33+, and CD86+ macrophages decreased, suggesting that monocyte differentiation into mature macrophages was affected. Regarding functionality markers, TLR2+ and TLR4+ macrophages also decreased, but the percentage of MMR+ expression did not change. …”
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Aberrant functional connectome gradient and its neurotransmitter basis in Parkinson's disease by Tao Guo, Cheng Zhou, Jiaqi Wen, Jingjing Wu, Yaping Yan, Jianmei Qin, Min Xuan, Haoting Wu, Chenqing Wu, Jingwen Chen, Sijia Tan, Xiaojie Duanmu, Baorong Zhang, Xiaojun Xu, Minming Zhang, Xiaojun Guan

“…These results highlight the connectome gradient dysfunction in PD and its linkage with neurotransmitter expression profiles, providing insight into the molecular mechanisms for functional alterations underlying PD.…”
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Integrated Functional Analysis of the Nuclear Proteome of Classically and Alternatively Activated Macrophages by John E. Wiktorowicz, Imran H. Chowdhury, Susan Stafford, Subhadip Choudhuri, Nilay Dey, Nisha J. Garg

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The communicative functions of the photograph in the novel "The Alienation of the Qafir" by Zahran Al Qasimi by Zainab Daryanavard, Mohammad Javad Pourabed, Rasoul Balawi, Ali Khezri, Haitham Al-Suwaili

“…This study aims to monitor the elements of the photographic image in the novel, and focus on the functions of the visual image in the narrative text, such as the guiding function, the expressive function, the psychological function, and the aesthetic function.…”
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Fear of predators alters herbivore regulation of soil microbial community function by Wei Tian, Dror Hawlena, Jordi F. Pagès, Zhiwei Zhong, Deli Wang

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Functional analysis and interaction networks of Rboh in poplar under abiotic stress by Jing Wang, Xiaojiao Liu, Yude Kang, Aizhong Liu, Ping Li

“…Additionally, we used qRT-PCR to examine the expression of PyRbohs (Populus yunnanensis Rbohs) under various stress treatments and yeast two-hybrid (Y2H) assays to confirm interactions with calcium-dependent protein kinases (CPKs).ResultsAll identified Rboh genes consistently contained six conserved functional domains and were classified into four distinct groups (I-IV). …”
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Functions of double‐negative B cells in autoimmune diseases, infections, and cancers by Michael King Yung Chung, Lanqi Gong, Dora Lai‐Wan Kwong, Victor Ho‐Fun Lee, Ann Wing‐Mui Lee, Xin‐Yuan Guan, Ngar‐Woon Kam, Wei Dai

“…Recently, DN B cells have been identified in nasopharyngeal carcinoma and non‐small‐cell lung cancers, where they may play an immunosuppressive role. The distinct functions that DN B cells play in different diseases suggest that they are a heterogeneous B‐cell population. …”
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Improving microbial fitness in the mammalian gut by in vivo temporal functional metagenomics by Stephanie J Yaung, Luxue Deng, Ning Li, Jonathan L Braff, George M Church, Lynn Bry, Harris H Wang, Georg K Gerber

“…Abstract Elucidating functions of commensal microbial genes in the mammalian gut is challenging because many commensals are recalcitrant to laboratory cultivation and genetic manipulation. …”
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Advances in solubilization and stabilization techniques for structural and functional studies of membrane proteins by Zhuanghan Zhou, Zheng Chen, Yiran Li, Xingyue Mao, Junjie Chen, Xuan Zhou, Bo Zhang

“…This review centers on advanced solubilization and stabilization techniques for MPs, as well as MP functions and expression systems, highlighting the strengths and limitations of conventional detergents, liposomes, bicelles, and nanodiscs, alongside emerging alternatives like styrene-maleic acid (SMA) and diisobutylene-maleic acid (DIBMA). …”
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Effects of antibiotic and disinfectant exposure on the mouse gut microbiome and immune function by Wen-Bo Xu, Yun-Fan Wang, Si-Yu Meng, Xiao-Tong Zhang, Yi-Rong Wang, Zhao-Ying Liu

“…ABSTRACT This study explores the effects of disinfectant and antibiotic exposure on gut health, focusing on gut microbiota balance and gut immune function. Our analysis indicates that disinfectants increase the proportion of Gram-positive bacteria, particularly increasing Staphylococcus levels, while antibiotics increase the proportion of Gram-negative bacteria, especially Bacteroides levels. …”
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