Histone and non-histone lactylation: molecular mechanisms, biological functions, diseases, and therapeutic targets by Xia Peng, Juan Du

“…Histone lactylation has been observed in H2A, H2B, H3, and H4, with H3K18la and H4K12la being the most extensively studied sites, linked to numerous biological functions. Beyond chromatin, Kla has also been identified in a growing number of non-histone proteins, further expanding its functional significance. …”
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Benefits and Limitations of Lean Tools in the Building Design Process: A Functional and Comparative Analysis by Adriana Luna, Rodrigo F. Herrera, Karen Castañeda, Edison Atencio, Clarissa Biotto

“…While Lean Construction has been widely applied in execution phases, its adoption in design remains fragmented, lacking a clear framework for identifying and evaluating Lean tools in this context. This study aims to identify, classify, and evaluate Lean tools applicable to the building design phase, emphasizing their functionalities, benefits, and limitations. …”
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Merging microencapsulated garlic extract as a bioactive ingredient into manufacturing functional soft cheese by Tarek Nour Soliman, Ahmed Behdal Shazly, Mahmoud Abd El-Aziz, Laila Khaled Hassan

“…Abstract The study aimed to produce a functional soft cheese with garlic extract (GE). …”
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A Consumer Perception Study on Functional Dairy Products Among Consumers in Istanbul, Turkey by Sanem Argın, Belin Eskinazi, Didem Tavlı

“…The aim of this study is to understand Turkish consumers’ perception of functional dairy products in three different categories, namely milk, yogurt, and cream cheese, as well as their willingness to buy products with health claims. …”
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Sensory Characteristics of Fermented Dangke Whey Functional Beverage with Different Levels of Honey Addition by Muhammad Taufik, Andi Triana, Nur Rasuli, Fatma Maruddin, Novita Dewi Kristianti, Dwi Novrina Nawangsari

“…This study aims to determine the panellist acceptance of the sensory characteristics of fermented whey dangke functional beverages with the addition of different levels of honey. …”
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Microalgae-Based Functional Foods: A Blue-Green Revolution in Sustainable Nutrition and Health by Gabriela Andrade-Bustamante, Francisco Eleazar Martínez-Ruiz, Jesus Ortega-García, Prabhaharan Renganathan, Lira A. Gaysina, Muhilan Mahendhiran, Edgar Omar Rueda Puente

“…This review aims to examine the potential of microalgae as natural ingredients in functional food production, explore the factors limiting their industrial acceptance and utilization, and assess the safety issues associated with human consumption.…”
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Stone-walled terraces restoration: conserving biodiversity and promoting economic functions of farmlands in Lebanon by Alessio Martinoli, Pedro Regato, Farah Abdel Samad, Lara Kanso, Nijad Saed Eddine, Mirko Panichi, Alessandra Gagliardi, Lina Sarkis, Nizar Hani

“…This study showcases the effectiveness of FLR programmes in restoring economic and social functions of terraced Mediterranean farmland while maintaining ecological functionality. …”
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Research on the Correlation between Balance Function and Core Muscles in Patients With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis by Si-Jia Li, Qing Yue, Qian-Jin Liu, Yan-Hua Liang, Tian-Tian Zhou, Xiao-Song Li, Tian-Yang Feng, Tong Zhang

“…Objective This study aimed to explore the correlation between balance function and core muscle activation in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), compared to healthy individuals. …”
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Atrial Functional Tricuspid Regurgitation: A Comprehensive Review of Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management Strategies by Moiud Mohyeldin, Ahmed Abdelghafar, Sai Allu, Shitij Shrivastava, Ahmed Mustafa, Feras O. Mohamed, Sarah J. Norman

“…Atrial fibrillation (AF), the most prevalent sustained cardiac arrhythmia, is intricately linked with atrial functional tricuspid regurgitation (AFTR), a condition distinguished from ventricular functional tricuspid regurgitation by its unique pathophysiological mechanisms and clinical implications. …”
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Association between thyroid function and osteopenia or osteoporosis: a cross-sectional study in China by Ling Zhang, Chao Ma, Xin Yin, Fenglian Zhang, Xiuyan Fang, Chen Zhang, Lei Shang, Li Ma

“…Abstract Thyroid dysfunction is associated with bone health, but the relationship with osteopenia remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the association between thyroid function and osteopenia/osteoporosis across different age groups. …”
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Inhibiting immune escape in lung adenocarcinoma: the role of SPARC in suppressing CD276 function by Yang Zhao, Haimei Li, Yuan Zhang, Zhichang Yang, Xiaoming Chen, Yang Yang

“…Although implicated in the development of several cancers, the functions and mechanisms of SPARC remain unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate whether smooth muscle cell (SMC)-associated SPARC acts an important tumour suppressor in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD). …”
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Progranulin sustains STAT3 hyper‐activation and oncogenic function in colorectal cancer cells by Federica Laudisi, Fabio Cherubini, Antonio Di Grazia, Vincenzo Dinallo, Davide Di Fusco, Eleonora Franzè, Angela Ortenzi, Illari Salvatori, Silvia Scaricamazza, Ivan Monteleone, Naoya Sakamoto, Giovanni Monteleone, Carmine Stolfi

“…Although STAT3 is recognized as an attractive therapeutic target in CRC, conventional approaches aimed at inhibiting its functions have met with several limitations. …”
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Liver fibrosis and markers of endothelial function at metabolic syndrome and early disorders of carbohydrate metabolism by L. V. Chesnokova, I. M. Petrov, Ye. A. Sidorova, I. A. Troshina, Yu. A. Petrova

“…Aim of investigation. Complex estimation of endothelial function at non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in association with early disorders of carbohydrate metabolism, in relation to liver fibrosis severity.Material and methods. …”
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Overlap of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders: Common Mechanisms of Pathogenesis as a Key to Rational Therapy by S. N. Mekhdiyev, O. A. Mekhdieva, O. M. Berko

“…Aim: to review the common risk factors and links in the pathogenesis of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGID) to optimize therapy of patients with a combination of multiple FGID.Key points. …”
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A Sphincter-like Function of Pulmonary Vein Ostia in Normal and Atrial Fibrillation Subjects by Stefano Bonapace, Matteo Falanga, Carmelo Cicciò, Cristiana Corsi, Giulio Molon

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Development of Multimodal Stimulator for Studying Human Tactile Perception and Cognitive Functions: Preliminary Results by Soon-Cheol Chung, Jinsu An, Kyu-Beom Kim, Mi-Hyun Choi, Hyung-Sik Kim

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Effects of the Characteristics and Duration of Chronic Pain on Psychosomatic Function in the Community-Dwelling Elderly Population by Mitsumasa Hida, Misa Nakamura, Masakazu Imaoka, Hidetoshi Nakao, Fumie Tasaki, Tomoko Omizu, Masatoshi Takeda, Tadasuke Ohnishi, Chikamune Wada

“…However, only few studies have investigated the impact of catastrophic thinking on chronic pain (CP) in the community-dwelling elderly population. This study aimed to evaluate the characteristics of CP in the community-dwelling elderly population and to investigate the effects of different periods of CP on cognitive and psychological functions. …”
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Neutrophilic Bronchial Inflammation Correlates with Clinical and Functional Findings in Patients with Noncystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis by Federico L. Dente, Marta Bilotta, Maria Laura Bartoli, Elena Bacci, Silvana Cianchetti, Manuela Latorre, Laura Malagrinò, Dario Nieri, Maria Adelaide Roggi, Barbara Vagaggini, Pierluigi Paggiaro

“…Neutrophilic bronchial inflammation is a main feature of bronchiectasis, but not much is known about its relationship with other disease features. Aim. To compare airway inflammatory markers with clinical and functional findings in subjects with stable noncystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB). …”
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Physical Modifications of Kombucha‐Derived Bacterial Nanocellulose: Toward a Functional Bionanocomposite Platform by Meruyert Imanbekova, Reza Abbasi, Xinyue Hu, Mohul Sharma, Marion Vandewynckele‐Bossut, Rupa Haldavnekar, Sebastian Wachsmann‐Hogiu

“…Abstract Sustainable functionalization of bacterial cellulose for cost‐effective bionanocomposites with desired properties has received growing attention in recent years. …”
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Bioactive Metabolites of <i>Dioscorea</i> Species and Their Potential Applications in Functional Food Development by Pengcheng Wang, Yashi Wang, Shiqi Liu, Kai Wang, Yuxuan Yao, Weizhen Liu, Donghui Li, Wei Wang, Bin Li, Yupei Yang

“…Additionally, we discuss the functional food applications and regulations of <i>Dioscorea</i> spp., which possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and anticancer properties. …”
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