Genetic and sex-specific regulation of mitochondrial function in gonadal and inguinal adipose tissue by Dorota Kaminska, Calvin Pan, Laurent Vergnes, Ashlyn Ro, Gurugowtham Ulaganathan, Aldons J. Lusis

“…We previously identified a female-specific chr17 trans-eQTL hotspot regulating mitochondrial gene expression in gonadal white adipose tissue (gWAT). Here, we tested whether iWAT contributes comparably to sex differences in mitochondrial function and futile cycling. …”
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Using multiplexed functional data to reduce variant classification inequities in underrepresented populations by Moez Dawood, Shawn Fayer, Sriram Pendyala, Mason Post, Divya Kalra, Karynne Patterson, Eric Venner, Lara A. Muffley, Douglas M. Fowler, Alan F. Rubin, Jennifer E. Posey, Sharon E. Plon, James R. Lupski, Richard A. Gibbs, Lea M. Starita, Carla Daniela Robles-Espinoza, Willow Coyote-Maestas, Irene Gallego Romero

“…The resulting saturation-style functional data may help resolve variant classification disparities between populations, especially for Variants of Uncertain Significance (VUS). …”
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Lung Function Decline in COPD – Relations to Changes in Symptom Burden, Inflammation, and Comorbidities by Juan Wang, Björn Ställberg, Maria Hårdstedt, Kristina Bröms, Margareta Gonzalez Lindh, Amir Farkhooy, Andreas Palm, Karin Lisspers, Marieann Högman, Andrei Malinovschi

“…Purpose The study aims to improve the knowledge on the associations between comorbidities, symptom burden, inflammatory biomarkers and lung function deterioration in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Materials and methods Of the 572 COPD subjects initially included in the 2014–2016 Tools for Identifying Exacerbations in COPD study in Sweden, 228 had lung function data at the 7-year follow-up. …”
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Genetic Diversity and Growth-Promoting Functions of Endophytic Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria in Apple by Hongshan Liu, Huan Cheng, Suwen Xu, Donghua Zhang, Jianrong Wu, Zongyan Li, Benzhong Fu, Li Liu

“…Understanding the dominant populations and biological functions of endophytic nitrogen-fixing bacteria in apple plants is of great significance for the healthy growth management and sustainable development of apple cultivation. …”
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Functional changes in the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis after successful cardiopulmonary resuscitation by Le An, Zhijiang Qi, Huan Shao, Chunsheng Li

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Dexamethasone-Functionalized PLLA Membranes: Effects of Layer-by-Layer Coating and Electrospinning on Osteogenesis by Flavia Gonçalves, Roberta Molisani Letomai, Marjory Muraro Gomes, Maria dos Remédios Aguiar Araújo, Yasmin Silva Muniz, Maria Stella Moreira, Leticia Cidreira Boaro

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Lung function of tuberculosis patients after completion of treatment in Sidama, South Ethiopia by Endrias Markos Woldesemayat, Jaime H. Vera, Clea Tanner, Alemu Tamiso, Amare Assefa, Yohannes Markos Woldesenbet

“…The post-TB group were smear-positive TB patients who successfully completed TB treatment between 2010 and 2021, while controls were selected from the neighbors of these participants with no documented history of TB. Lung function tests were conducted using a portable spirometer, and pulmonary symptoms were assessed using the Saint Georges Respiratory Questionnaire. …”
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Anthropometric features and functional state of the cardiovascular system in qualified athletes of various sports by N. P. Garganeeva, I. F. Taminova, V. V. Kalyuzhin, E. V. Kalyuzhina, I. N. Smirnova, T. V. Sarycheva

“…To assess the anthropometric characteristics and functional state of the cardiovascular system in qualified athletes of various sports.Material and methods. …”
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Immune checkpoint inhibition perturbs neuro-immune homeostasis and impairs cognitive function by Onwodi V. Ifejeokwu, An H. Do, Sanad M. El Khatib, Nhu N. Ho, Angel Zavala, Shivashankar Othy, Munjal M. Acharya

“…Methods In this study, we used a murine model of melanoma, cognitive function tests, and neuroimmunological assays to investigate the cellular mechanisms and impact of combinatorial blockade of CTLA-4 and PD-1 on brain function. …”
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Sex differences in skin microvascular structure and function in persons with newly diagnosed hypertension by A. A. Fedorovich, A. Yu. Gorshkov, A. I. Korolev, K. V. Omelyanenko, V. A. Dadaeva, M. A. Mikhailova, M. G. Chashchin, O. M. Drapkina

“…To determine sex differences in the structural and functional state of skin microcirculation in individuals with newly diagnosed hypertension.Material and methods. …”
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Understanding the potential of Black garlic as an antibacterial agent by quantifying volume scattering function by Sanchita Roy, Farhana Hussain, Nirmal Mazumder

“…SLS is an effective technique of quantifying the morphology of particles and its volume scattering function. Therefore, it is advantageous over biochemical methods which are usually adopted for such characterizations. …”
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Insomnia, cardiorespiratory function and quality of life in individuals with post-COVID-19 fatigue by Nathalea Spode de Arruda, Alessandra Hofstadler Deiques Fleig, Charles Rech, Carine Cristina Callegaro

“…The 6-min walk test (6MWT) was used to evaluated functional capacity, while the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire assessed quality of life. …”
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Alterations in static and dynamic functional network connectivity in subcortical vascular cognitive impairment by Haixia Mao, Yachen Shi, Qianqian Gao, Min Xu, Xiaoyun Hu, Feng Wang, Xiangming Fang

“…Differences in dFNC temporal properties (fractional occupancy, mean dwell time, and number of transitions) and functional connectivity across different time domains between groups were assessed with two sample t-tests. …”
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Association between urinary mixture metal levels and olfactory function in coal miners by Yang Li, Yang Li, Yuxuan Jiao, Yuxuan Jiao, Rong Hu, Rong Hu, Guilin Hu, Guilin Hu, Ge Shi, Ge Shi, Kaidong Wang, Kaidong Wang, Ai Qi, Ai Qi, Yujing Li, Yujing Li, Yonghang Li, Yonghang Li, Zhuoheng Shen, Zhuoheng Shen, Jiafei Yang, Jiafei Yang, Zhiyun Ha, Zhiyun Ha, Yaowen Yang, Yaowen Yang, Jiangping Li, Jiangping Li, Jiangping Li, Min Huang, Min Huang

“…The BKMR model demonstrated a significant positive association between metal mixture concentration and olfactory function. Combined QG-C regression analysis suggested that metals Cr, Fe, Se, Sb, and Pb could impact the performance of the olfactory test (UPSIT), with Pb being identified as the most influential contributor. …”
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Long-term functional outcomes in patients with isolated cerebellar infarction: the KOSCO study by Ho Seok Lee, Min Kyun Sohn, Jongmin Lee, Deog Young Kim, Yong-Il Shin, Gyung-Jae Oh, Yang-Soo Lee, Min Cheol Joo, So Young Lee, Min-Keun Song, Junhee Han, Jeonghoon Ahn, Young-Hoon Lee, Dae Hyun Kim, Young-Taek Kim, Yun-Hee Kim, Won Hyuk Chang, Won Hyuk Chang

“…We assessed multifaceted functional domains, including motor (Fugl-Meyer Assessment, FMA), ambulatory (Functional Ambulation Category, FAC), cognitive (Korean Mini-Mental State Examination, K-MMSE), swallowing (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association National Outcome Measurement System Swallowing Scale, ASHA-NOMS), and language functions (Short version of the Korean Frenchay Aphasia Screening Test, Short K-FAST), using serial measurements. …”
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Resting‐state functional connectivity changes with microburst vagus nerve stimulation therapy by Jane B. Allendorfer, Rodolphe Nenert, Elhum Shamshiri, Giovanni Ranuzzi, Jason Begnaud, Ryan Verner, Jerzy P. Szaflarski, the Microburst Study Group

“…We prospectively investigated the role of thalamic resting‐state functional connectivity (rsFC) in μVNS effects and hypothesized a relationship between thalamic rsFC and long‐term seizure frequency changes. …”
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Impact of vitamin C deficiency on imaging patterns and ventilatory function in pulmonary tuberculosis by Ramona Cioboata, Ramona Cioboata, Mara Amalia Balteanu, Ovidiu Mircea Zlatian, Silviu Gabriel Vlasceanu, Mircea Vasile Popescu Driga, Denisa Maria Mitroi, Oana Maria Catana, Cezar Ionut Buciu, Georgiana Camen, Adina Andreea Mirea

“…After 6 months of treatment, the low vitamin C group exhibited a higher prevalence of bronchiectasis (mean involvement in both lungs: 0.58 vs. 0.16; p < 0.001), cavitary lesions (0.32 vs. 0.00; p = 0.002), and fibrosis (0.90 vs. 0.36; p < 0.001). Pulmonary function tests showed greater impairment in the low vitamin C group. …”
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Functional Verification of Extended Kalman Filter on FPGA for Railway Wheelset Parameters Estimation by Khakoo Mal, Tayab Din Memon, Imtiaz Hussain Kalwar, Allah Rakhio Junejo, Majid Hussain Memon, Tarique Rafique Memon, Sufyan Ali Memon, Bhawani Shankar Chowdhry

“…The industry 4.0 is greatly benefit from the promising functional verification and area-performance analysis on small commercial FPGA devices to detect and identify the faults in the early stages as part of predictive maintenance that saves time, money, and reduce accidents caused by railway derailments. …”
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Changes of endothelial function and intracardiac hemodynamics during implantation of different types of pacemakers by V. A. Sanakoeva, R. Z. Pashaev, A. A. Pukhaeva, A. G. Avtandilov

“…To determine the dynamics of endothelial function and intracardiac hemodynamics during implantation of different types of pacemakers.Material and methods. …”
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Association between Respiratory Function and Possible Sarcopenia in Community-Dwelling Elderly Population by SUN Zihan, FANG Leiwen, ZHOU Ting, LUO Sheng, YANG Xiaoling, LIU Juan, WANG Hongxing, YAO Jie

“…Body composition parameters, including skeletal muscle mass percentage (SM%) and percent body fat (PBF%), were measured via bioelectrical impedance analysis. Functional mobility was assessed using a waist-worn wearable device to record the time required for five times sit-to-stand test and gait speed. …”
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