A potential photo-protective, antioxidant function for DMSO in marine phytoplankton. by Brandon J McNabb, Philippe D Tortell

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Intrinsic Brain Functional Activity Abnormalities in Episodic Tension-Type Headache by Xiu Yang, DianXuan Guo, Wei Huang, Bing Chen

“…The aim of the present study was to explore intrinsic brain functional activity alterations in ETTH. Methods. Resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI) data were collected from 32 patients with ETTH and 32 age- and gender-matched healthy controls (HCs). …”
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Functional properties of proteins isolated from industrially produced sunflower meal by Petia Ivanova, Vesela Chalova, Lidia Koleva

“…Knowledge of the influence of pH and boundary concentrations of NaCl on the functionality of sunflower meal protein isolates could be beneficial for their future potential application in food industry.…”
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Manipulation of Ovarian Function Significantly Influenced Sarcopenia in Postreproductive-Age Mice by Rhett L. Peterson, Kate C. Parkinson, Jeffrey B. Mason

“…In summary, we have shown that skeletal muscle mass, which is negatively influenced by aging, can be positively influenced or restored by reestablishment of active ovarian function in aged female mice. …”
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Identification of small molecules that disrupt vacuolar function in the pathogen Candida albicans. by Helene Tournu, Jennifer Carroll, Brian Latimer, Ana-Maria Dragoi, Samantha Dykes, James Cardelli, Tracy L Peters, Karen E Eberle, Glen E Palmer

“…The fungal vacuole is a large acidified organelle that performs a variety of cellular functions. At least a sub-set of these functions are crucial for pathogenic species of fungi, such as Candida albicans, to survive within and invade mammalian tissue as mutants with severe defects in vacuolar biogenesis are avirulent. …”
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LINC00313 functions as an oncogenic propellant and immunosuppressive marker in lung adenocarcinoma by Wen Wang, Yanhui Cui, Jianfu Heng, Jingjing Li, Guoli Li

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Effects of different dialysis methods on cardiac structure and function of uremic patients by HUANG Ya-qing, YU Guo-qing, WANG Qiang, LIN Qiang, ZHUANG Yong-ze

“…Objective To investigate the influence of different dialysis methods on cardiac structure and function in patients with uremia,and to study the related influencing factors.Methods The patients(n=63)who had received dialysis in Nanjing General Hospital of Fuzhou Military from 2012 to 2015 were selected and divided into peritoneal dialysis(PD)group(n=32)and hemodialysis(HD)group(n=31).The cardiac ultrasound examination was performed before and after dialysis in both two groups.The general information,as well as echocardiography indexes including IVST,LVWPT,LVDd,LAD and LVEF was collected.The left ventricular mass index(LVMI) was calculated.The differences between the groups before and after dialysis were compared,and the related influencing factors were analyzed.Results The general information of two groups had no significant difference.After dialysis the urine volume in PD group was greater than in HD group,but there was no significant difference before the dialysis.There was no significant difference between the two groups in cardiac indexes before dialysis.After dialysis,the LVMI in two groups was significantly increased than before dialysis(P<0.05).LVMI,IVST and LVWPT were significantly increased in HD group as compared with those in PD group.LVMI was positively related with systolic blood pressure(r=0.382,P<0.05),and negatively with hemoglobin,LDL and residual urine volume(r=-0.303,-0.253,-0.4;P<0.05 or P<0.01,respectively).Conclusions Dialysis can affect the cardiac structure and function in patients with uremia,and HD may be grater,which may be related to residual renal function,blood pressure,anemia,LDL and other factors.This reminded us that we should early prevent and improve the cardiac function in dialysis patients.…”
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The impact of perioperative hyperglycemia on postoperative cognitive function: A comprehensive review by Jiale Song, Shuqin Li, Heng Zhao, Qian Hao, Hongyuan Sui, Hongmei Zhou, Jian Lu

“…This will protect cognitive functions and improve overall patient outcomes, bridging the gap between theoretical research and practical application, thereby setting the stage for advancements that could transform perioperative management standards.…”
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Impact of Quercetin on Oxidative Stress and Sperm Function in Leukocytospermic Subfertile Men by Qurat-ul-ain Fatima, Sadia Rehman, Faizania Shabbir, Nargia Haider, Hina Moazzam, Aliya Ishaque

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Sexual Functioning in Females with OCD: A Comparative Cross-sectional Study by Nirupama Jaiswal, Adarsh Tripathi, Bandna Gupta, Shweta Singh

“…Subjects having symptoms in contamination and sexual domain had more dysfunction in desire, arousal, and satisfaction. Sexual functioning and SQOL were negatively correlated with the age and duration of illness Conclusion: SD is significantly higher in both drug naïve symptomatic OCD and pharmacologically treated patients in remission in comparison to healthy controls. …”
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FEATURES OF THE INFLUENCE OF LOW LEVELS OF ALCOHOL INTOXICATION ON THE FUNCTIONS OF THE HUMAN BRAIN by Borys V. Mykhailychenko, Andrii M. Biliakov, Alina O. Pletenetska

“…To investigate the influence of subclinical levels of alcohol intoxication on human cognitive functions, in particular attention, and to develop forensic criteria for their assessment. …”
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Research trends on thermochromic asphalt mixtures functionalization: Bibliometric analysis and review by Larissa Virgínia da Silva Ribas, Iran Gomes Rocha Segundo, Joaquim Carneiro, Elisabete Fraga de Freitas, Verônica Teixeira Franco Castelo Branco

“…The findings identify the wet method as a prevalent form of thermochromic functionalization, with 4–6% TCM content considered most suitable for thermal performance. …”
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Effects of Glucose Load and Nateglinide Intervention on Endothelial Function and Oxidative Stress by Leilei Wang, Lixin Guo, Lina Zhang, Yan Zhou, Qinghua He, Zheng Zhang, Meng Wang

“…We analysed endothelial function and oxidative stress in patients with abnormal glucose metabolism, the effect of glucose load, and the impact of nateglinide. 109 participants were grouped into newly diagnosed diabetes, prediabetes, and control. …”
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Chemical modification of biochar’s functional groups enhances phosphate and arsenite adsorption by Md Rayhan Ahmed, Shamim Mia, Md. Abdus Sattar, M. M. Masud, S. M. Mahabubul Alam, Sohela Akter, Md. Sharif Mia, Sanjida Aktar

“…Biochars with a range of functionalities were produced using mineral doping, and chemical oxidation with hydrogen peroxide. …”
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Endovascular and Thrombolytic Therapy and the Functional Status of Patients after Ischemic Stroke by Renata Jabłońska, Anna Wronkowska, Robert Ślusarz, Karolina Filipska, Grzegorz Meder, Paweł Sokal

“…Aim. Evaluation of the functional status of patients after ischemic stroke treated with thrombolysis or thrombectomy. …”
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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

“…Patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) exhibit heterogenous clinical deficits not only in motor function, other deficits in both sensory and higher-order cognitive processing are also involved. …”
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Role of visceral adiposity in functional recovery after myocardial infarction in females by Yu. Zhukova, M. Zak

“… Title: Visceral Adiposity and Functional Recovery After Myocardial Infarction in Obese Female Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study Background: Visceral adiposity is increasingly recognized as a critical determinant of myocardial infarction (MI) outcomes. …”
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Genome-wide identification and functional analysis of the longan CONSTANS (CO) family by Jinlin Gou, Xuelian Sang, Liqin Liu, Jiasui Cao, Yao Liu, Ci Ren, Zhixin Zhang, Dengwei Jue, Shengyou Shi

“…This study demonstrates the potential functional role of the DlCOL gene and the key role of DlCOL4 in regulating longan flowering.…”
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The cognitive cerebellum: linking microstructure to cognitive functions in a healthy population by Nicole Urbini, Carolyn B. McNabb, Derek K. Jones, Craig Hedge, Eirini Messaritaki, Pedro Luque Laguna, Mara Cercignani

“…Results: Significant positive correlations were found between FA in specific cerebellar regions and long-term memory (p = 0.030), abstract reasoning (p = 0.048), and language-related executive functions (p = 0.043). Additionally, cerebellar FA values negatively correlated in several clusters with reaction time (p = 0.001; p = 0.026; p = 0.045), indicating faster processing speed with higher FA. …”
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Sexual function, depression, and quality of life in patients with irritable bowel syndrome by Amir Keshavarzi, Seyed Saman Talebi, Mohammad Ahmadpanah, Alireza Soltanian, Saman Torkashvand

“…Abstract Background Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a prevalent functional disorder of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, often accompanied by depression and sexual dysfunction. …”
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