INFLUENCE OF THE COMBINATION DRUG PRESTANS (PERINDOPRIL A, AMLODIPINE) ON MORPHO-FUNCTIONAL PARAMETERS OF ARTERIAL BED IN ESSENTIAL HYPERTENSION by Yu. A. Danilogorskaya, E. A. Zheleznykh, E. V. Privalova, A. A. Shchendrygina, Yu. N. Belenkov, I. S. Ilgisonis, M. I. Tishman

“…For the assessment of endothelial function and structural and functional condition of capillary net of a finger skin, photopletysmography were applied and videocapillroscopy, respectively.Results. …”
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Neuroregenerative effects of Clitoria ternatea in sciatic nerve crush injury: Morphological, morphometric, and functional analysis in rat model by Nur Zulaikha Azwan, Blaire Okunsai, Zaw Myo Hein, Che Mohd Nasril Che Mohd Nassir, Muhammad Danial Che Ramli

“…Results: Hepatic and renal histology confirmed no toxicity in CT-treated groups. Functional recovery was assessed on days 14 and 28 using walking track analysis, rotarod, toe-spreading reflex, and hot plate tests, all showing significant improvement in CT-treated and positive control groups. …”
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Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer (EVOH) as a Functional Barrier against Surrogate Components Migrating from Paperboard by Caroline Maes, Giberto Mitsuyoshi Yuki Junior, Cynthia Teniers, Wout Luyten, Geert Herremans, Roos Peeters, Pieter Samyn, Robert Carleer, Mieke Buntinx

“…Ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) is a key material of interest as a functional barrier against substances migrating from recycled paperboard, due to its outstanding barrier properties. …”
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Large-Scale Internetwork Functional Connectivity Mediates the Relationship between Serum Triglyceride and Working Memory in Young Adulthood by Chunli Wang, Huanhuan Cai, Xuetian Sun, Li Si, Min Zhang, Yuanhong Xu, Yinfeng Qian, Jiajia Zhu

“…Linear regression, correlation, and mediation analyses were conducted to test for potential associations between serum lipids, inter- and intranetwork functional connectivity, and working memory performance. …”
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Comparison between Inhibition of CatSper and KSper Channels with NNC 55-0396 and Quinidine on Human Sperm Function by Ali Asghar Zarei, Sara Keshtgar, Masoud Haghani, Negar Firouzabadi, Mohammad Hossein Nasr-Esfahani

“…Our study aims to investigate and compare the contributions of these channels in capacitated sperm function. Methods: This study was conducted at the Physiology Department of Shiraz Medical School in 2022. …”
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Non-Rigid Cycle Consistent Bidirectional Network with Transformer for Unsupervised Deformable Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Registration by Yingying Wang, Yu Feng, Weiming Zeng

“…The proposed registration method was experimented on real fMRI datasets, and qualitative and quantitative evaluations of the quality of the registration method were implemented on the test dataset using relevant evaluation metrics. We implemented group ICA analysis in brain functional networks after registration. …”
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Voxel Interpolation of Geotechnical Properties and Soil Classification Based on Empirical Bayesian Kriging and Best-Fit Convergence Function by Yelbek Utepov, Aliya Aldungarova, Assel Mukhamejanova, Talal Awwad, Sabit Karaulov, Indira Makasheva

“…To support bearing capacity estimates, this study develops and tests a geoprocessing workflow for predicting soil properties using Empirical Bayesian Kriging 3D and a classification function. …”
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Influencе of peptides from the bursa of Fabricius in broiler chickens on the functional activity of subpopulations of lymphocytes in immunosuppressed mice by N. A. Kolberg, S. L. Tikhonov, N. V. Tikhonova, L. S. Kudryashov

“…In this regard, the demand for immune-boosting nutraceuticals and functional foods containing biologically active peptides is growing. …”
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Impact of gastrointestinal and psychological symptoms on disease activity and functional impairment in patients with spondyloarthritis: a cross-sectional study by Ángelo Arzuaga-Hernández, Omar-Javier Calixto, Oscar Gómez, Juliette De Ávila, Julián Andrés Sucerquia-Quintero, Juan Manuel Bello-Gualtero, Cristian Flórez-Sarmiento, Wilson Bautista-Molano, Consuelo Romero-Sánchez

“…Patients were assessed for GI, and depressive symptoms (PHQ-9), perceived stress (PSS-10), disease activity (ASDAS, BASDAI) and functionality (BASFI). Laboratory tests included C-reactive protein (CRP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), fecal calprotectin, and Secretory IgA. …”
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Effect and Mechanism of Yisui Fuyongtang (YSFYT) Decoction on Cognitive Function and Synaptic Plasticity in Rats with Vascular Cognitive Impairment by Tingliang Gong, Zhaoliang Luo, Li Huang, Caixian Xiao, Junlu Yi, Junfeng Yan, Qian Chen, Weihong Li, Wenqiang Tao

“…Clinical medications have found that Yisui Fuyongtang (YSFYT) Decoction is effective in improving neurological signs and learning-memory functions in patients who develop white matter lesions and whole brain atrophy. …”
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Combined use of intraoperative MRI and awake tailored microsurgical resection to respect functional neural networks: preliminary experience by Constantin Tuleasca, Henri-Arthur Leroy, Ondine Strachowski, Benoit Derre, Claude-Alain Maurage, Iulia Peciu-Florianu, Nicolas Reyns

“… INTRODUCTION: The combined use of intraoperative MRI and awake surgery is a tailored microsurgical resection to respect functional neural networks (mainly the language and motor ones). …”
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Biocompatible and functional properties of a microdispersed tissue-specific 3D matrix from decellularized porcine cartilage by E. A. Nemets, A. E. Lazhko, A. M. Grigoriev, Yu. B. Basok, A. D. Kirillova, V. I. Sevastianov

“…In contrast to decellularization of soft tissues for use as tissue-specific matrices in the creation of tissue-engineered constructs, decellularization of cartilage tissue requires several processing techniques, which can negatively affect the biocompatibility and functional properties of the native extracellular matrix (ECM).Objective: to study the biocompatible and functional properties of microdispersed tissue-specific 3D matrix from a porcine cartilage that is decellularized by sequential use of chemical, physical and enzymatic techniques.Materials and methods. …”
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Microtubule-actin crosslinking factor 1 (Macf1) domain function in Balbiani body dissociation and nuclear positioning. by Matias Escobar-Aguirre, Hong Zhang, Allison Jamieson-Lucy, Mary C Mullins

“…We found that Macf1a localizes to the Bb, indicating a direct function in regulating its dissociation. We thus tested if Macf1a functions via its actin binding domain (ABD) and plectin repeat domain (PRD) to integrate cortical actin and Bb CK, respectively, to mediate Bb dissociation at the oocyte cortex. …”
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Associations between Upper Extremity Motor Function and Aphasia after Stroke: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study by Shuo Xu, Zhijie Yan, Yongquan Pan, Qing Yang, Zhilan Liu, Jiajia Gao, Yanhui Yang, Yufen Wu, Yanan Zhang, Jianhui Wang, Ren Zhuang, Chong Li, Yongli Zhang, Jie Jia

“…However, whether the presence of PSA affects UE motor performance, and if language function associates with UE motor performance, are unclear. …”
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Physicochemical and Antimicrobial Properties of Lactic Acid-Based Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents as a Function of Water Content by Olga N. Pozharitskaya, Ekaterina D. Obluchinskaya, Veronika A. Shikova, Elena V. Flisyuk, Evgeny V. Vishnyakov, Elena V. Makarevich, Alexander N. Shikov

“…The equations for the prediction of NADES density, pH, and refractive index as a function of water content were calculated. The viscosity decreased by half after adding approximately 10% water. …”
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Insular Cortex Modulation by Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation with Concurrent Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Preliminary Findings by Daphné Citherlet, Olivier Boucher, Manon Robert, Catherine Provost, Arielle Alcindor, Ke Peng, Louis De Beaumont, Dang Khoa Nguyen

“…Background/Objectives: The insula is a deep, functionally heterogeneous region involved in various pathological conditions. …”
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Ethnic differences in beta cell function occur independently of insulin sensitivity and pancreatic fat in black and white men by Stephanie A Amiel, Riccardo C Bonadonna, Louise M Goff, Meera Ladwa, Oluwatoyosi Bello, Olah Hakim, Fariba Shojaee-Moradie, Maria Linda Boselli, Geoff Charles-Edwards, Janet Peacock, A Margot Umpleby

“…Ethnic differences in beta cell function may contribute to the greater risk of T2D in populations of African ancestry.…”
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Working memory related functional connectivity in adult ADHD and its amenability to training: A randomized controlled trial by Tuija Tolonen, Sami Leppämäki, Timo Roine, Kimmo Alho, Pekka Tani, Anniina Koski, Matti Laine, Juha Salmi

“…Background: Working memory (WM) deficits are among the most prominent cognitive impairments in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). While functional connectivity is a prevailing approach in brain imaging of ADHD, alterations in WM-related functional brain networks and their malleability by cognitive training are not well known. …”
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Variants in Neurotransmitter-Related Genes Are Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease Risk and Cognitive Functioning but Not Short-Term Treatment Response by Tirso Zúñiga-Santamaría, Blanca Estela Pérez-Aldana, Ingrid Fricke-Galindo, Margarita González-González, Zoila Gloria Trujillo-de los Santos, Marie Catherine Boll-Woehrlen, Rosalía Rodríguez-García, Marisol López-López, Petra Yescas-Gómez

“…<i>BCHE</i> rs1803274 was associated with worse cognitive functioning. None of the genetic and non-genetic factors studied were associated with the response to pharmacological treatment. …”
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Personal exposure to PM2.5 and its chemical components in individuals with COPD: associations with lifestyle and lung function by Jiyoung Hwang, Eri Saikawa, Alexander Avramov, Siran Chen, Sandeep Shelly, Khaled Altartoor, Tomorrow Bowen, Munish Luthra, Adviteeya N. Dixit, Adam M. Klein

“…This study aimed to assess personal PM2.5 exposure levels and analyze its chemical composition among COPD patients in Atlanta, Georgia, along with investigating the association between exposure levels, lifestyles, and lung functions. We enrolled 28 COPD patients, and a Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) was performed prior to the exposure measurement. …”
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