Structural and biochemical analysis of a unique phosphatase from Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus reveals its structural and functional relationship with the protein tyrosine phosphatase... by Robert J Gruninger, John Thibault, Michael J Capeness, Robert Till, Steven C Mosimann, R Elizabeth Sockett, Brent L Selinger, Andrew L Lovering

“…Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus is an unusual δ-proteobacterium that invades and preys on other Gram-negative bacteria and is of potential interest as a whole cell therapeutic against pathogens of man, animals and crops. …”
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Comparison of regional and general anesthesia for retrograde intrarenal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yen Ho, Yu-Ching Wen, Yu-Ching Wen, Liang-Ming Lee, Ke-Hsun Lin, Chi-Hao Hsiao, Chi-Hao Hsiao, Syuan-Hao Syu, Benjamin Chung-Howe Lai, Cho-Hsing Chung, Yung-Wei Lin, Yung-Wei Lin

“…However, one of the RCTs reviewed showed a potential negative effect of GA on the renal function at the operative site. …”
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Associations of obesity-related indices with mild cognitive impairment in adults 60 years and older with type 2 diabetes: a retrospective study by Jing Feng, Zhenjie Teng, Shuchun Chen

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Ovarian tissue cryopreservation for a girl with combined severe hemolytic anemia due to pyruvate kinase deficiency: a case report and literature review by Lingling Jiang, Xiangyan Ruan, Juan Du, Jiaojiao Cheng, Yanglu Li, Muqing Gu, Yanqiu Li, Fengyu Jin, Jinshan Zhang, Jianji Xu, Alfred O. Mueck

“…Her red and white blood cells, hemoglobin and platelets are now generally within the normal range, total bilirubin and direct bilirubin in liver function have also normalized and AMH is below the lower limit of normal. …”
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The role of parenting stress and perceived social support in affecting family function among families of patients with cleft lip and/or palate: a path analysis based on the family... by Lulu Yuan, Yan Du, Yuqin Gao, Weiren Wang, Junyan Wang, Yanjie Wang, Jinrong Yang, Xuejun Wang, Hongjun Li

“…The path analysis showed that perceived social support and parenting stress have a direct positive effect (β = 0.186) and negative effect (β = -0.384), respectively. Hope, optimism, perceived social support, coping, and resilience indirectly affect family function. …”
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental and psychosocial functioning, quality of life, and recovery in adults with severe mental illness: Findings from Dutch longitudinal coh... by Lotte van Rijn, Wilma E. Swildens, Margot J. Metz, Daphne Everaerd, Tinca Polderman, Wiepke Cahn, Arnt F.A. Schellekens, Josjan Zijlmans, Janneke R. Zinkstok

“…Results Improvements in mental and psychosocial functioning, QoL, and recovery were observed over time, regardless of the COVID-19 pandemic period. …”
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From Ocean to Market: Technical Applications of Fish Protein Hydrolysates in Human Functional Food, Pet Wellness, Aquaculture and Agricultural Bio-Stimulant Product Sectors by Dolly Bhati, Maria Hayes

“…Food producers need to increasingly adopt sustainable practices to reduce negative environmental impacts and food waste. The ocean is a source for sustainable food systems; deforestation, water scarcity, and greenhouse gas emissions burden traditional, terrestrial resources. …”
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Evaluation of parameters extracted from tissue residue functions in dynamic susceptibility contrast MRI: Healthy volunteers examined during normal breathing and spontaneous hyperve... by Ronnie Wirestam, Arthur Chakwizira, Peter Reinstrup

“…The applied Bézier curve deconvolution algorithm returned tissue residue functions of plausible shapes, i.e., without oscillations and negative values, and some indications that curve shape is relevant for improved assessment of oxygen extraction properties were demonstrated.…”
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Efficacy and safety of obinutuzumab in primary membranous nephropathy: a real-world retrospective study by Xi Cheng, Zhen-feng Zheng, Yan Qi, Xin Cao, Xi-qian Gao, Ying-xin Fang, Li Wei, Wen-ya Shang, Tie-kun Yan, Jun-ya Jia, Peng-cheng Xu, Qiu-hua Gu

“…Clinical and immunological response, renal function and adverse events were assessed throughout the follow-up period between patients receiving obinutuzumab as initial therapy and alternative therapy.ResultsThe study included 40 patients receiving obinutuzumab as an alternative therapy, and 15 patients receiving it as an initial therapy. …”
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The Moderating Role of Perceived Social Support on the Relationship between Physical Functional Impairment and Depressive Symptoms among Chinese Nursing Home Elderly in Hong Kong by Sylvia Y. C. L. Kwok, Dannii Y. L. Yeung, Annie Chung

“…Perceived institutional peer support was negatively correlated, while physical functional impairment was positively correlated with depressive symptoms. …”
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Are there Risks from Nanocomposite Restoration Grinding for Dentists? by Daniela Pelclova, Pavel Bradna, Lucie Lischkova, Vladimir Zdimal, Ludmila Maskova, Pavlina Klusackova, Viktoriia Kolesnikova, Jakub Ondracek, Jaroslav Schwarz, Miroslav Pohanka, Tomas Navratil, Stepanka Vlckova, Zdenka Fenclova, Jana Duskova, Andrea Rossnerova, Adela Roubickova

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PET Foils Functionalized with Reactive Copolymers as Adaptable Microvolume ELISA Spot Array Platforms for Multiplex Serological Analysis of SARS-CoV-2 Infections by Sylwia Pniewska, Marcin Drozd, Alessandro Mussida, Dario Brambilla, Marcella Chiari, Waldemar Rastawicki, Elżbieta Malinowska

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The bidirectional relationships between social isolation and cognitive function among older adults in China: separating between-person effects from within-person effects by Xinlong Xie, Fanfan Wu, Zhiruo Zhuang, Aijun Xu

“…Specifically, higher prior levels of social isolation were associated with a significant decline in subsequent cognitive function, and vice versa. Furthermore, RI-CLPM results showed that, after controlling for random intercepts and covariates, only social isolation had a significant negative impact on cognitive function across all waves (β = − 0.051, p < 0.05; β = − 0.047, p < 0.05; β = − 0.028, p < 0.05). …”
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Development of functional probiotic yogurt from buffalo milk supplemented with red beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) as an antioxidant, natural colorant, and starter growth stimulant by Khaled H. Salman, Taha Mehany, Khaled G. Zaki, Mohammed K.W. Al-Doury

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Assessment of ovarian dysfunction induced by environmental toxins: a systematic review by Lu An, Yali Huang, Yunkai Wang, Shuting Shen, Xuexing Luo, Xiaoyan Liang, Xiaoyan Liang, Liming Lu, Chunzhi Tang, Jinglin Lin, Jinglin Lin, Ting Su, Ting Su, Meiqi Zhan, Meiqi Zhan, Dongying Wang, Dongying Wang, Jue Wang, Jue Wang, Xin Lai, Xin Lai, Yu Li, Yu Li

“…The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach were used to assess study quality.ResultsThis study ultimately included 40 cohort study reports derived from 33 distinct studies that analyzed the effects of 20 pollutant types on ovarian function. Results indicate that pollutants, such as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), phthalates (PAEs), triclosan, Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), PM2.5, and SOX, have a significantly negative impact on ovarian function, especially among younger women (&lt;35 years). …”
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Long‐Term Trend and Seasonal Cycles of Gap‐Free Downscaled Diurnal/Nocturnal LST and the Interaction to Functional Plant Trait Under Tropical Monsoon Climate by Pham Viet Hoa, Nguyen An Binh, Giang Thi Phuong Thao, Nguyen Ngoc An, Pham The Trinh, Nguyen Quang Tuan, Nguyen Cao Hanh

“…Spatial correlations of monthly LSTs and LAI indicated a consistent negative correlation (R ranging from −0.717 to −0.45). …”
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Comprehensive RNA-Seq Analysis of Human Osteoclast Function in Response to <i>Bothrops moojeni</i> Venom Fractions: Pathways of Bone Resorption and Cytoskeletal Disruption by Fernanda D’Amélio, Hugo Vigerelli, Rodrigo Pinheiro Araldi, Isabel de Fátima Correia Batista, Daniel Carvalho Pimenta, Irina Kerkis

“…This study investigated the effects of <i>Bothrops moojeni</i> (<i>B. moojeni</i>) venom and its high- (HMM) and low-molecular mass (LMM) fractions on human osteoclast (OC) differentiation and function in vitro, aiming to identify novel therapeutics for bone disorders. …”
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Facile fabrication of selegiline-loaded alginate hydrogel for neuroprotection and functional recovery in a rat model of spinal cord injury through localized spinal delivery by Ramin Abrishami, Ramtin Farhadi, Mehri Farhang Ranjbar, Seyed Hadi Aghili, Maryam Baeeri

“…Afterward, 36 rats were divided into six groups: sham, negative group, treated with empty hydrogel, and three selegiline-treated groups (2.5, 5, and 10 mg/kg). …”
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Biopsychosocial evaluation of patients with multiple sclerosis using a short set of categories of the international classification of functioning, disability and health, and its re... by D. Valadkevičienė, I. Žukauskaitė, D. Jatužis

“…Results. 66% of patients with MS reported that they had a complete difficulty of moving around by means other than walking (ICF category d455), 32% – remunerative employment (d850). 81% of patients with MS had no difficulties in higher-level cognitive functions (b164), 63% in carrying out daily routine (d230), 57% – in solving problems (d175). 7–10% of patients faced negative attitudes of their family members or health care specialists and they considered it as a difficulty. …”
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Metagenomic Sequencing Revealed the Effects of Different Potassium Sulfate Application Rates on Soil Microbial Community, Functional Genes, and Yield in Korla Fragrant Pear Orchard by Lele Yang, Xing Shen, Linsen Yan, Jie Li, Kailong Wang, Bangxin Ding, Zhongping Chai

“…Metagenomic sequencing was employed to assess the effects on soil microbial communities, sulfur cycle functional genes, and fruit yield. Potassium treatments significantly altered soil physicochemical properties, the abundance of sulfur cycle functional genes, and fruit yield (<i>p</i> < 0.05). …”
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