Comparison of Myocardial Function in Young and Old Mice During Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Study by Antonia Dalmer, Paul Wörner, Mathias Manzke, Ralf Gäbel, Tobias Lindner, Felix G. Meinel, Marc-André Weber, Robert David, Cajetan I. Lang

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: This study aimed to compare changes in functional and strain parameters in young and old mice using cardiac MRI before and shortly after myocardial infarction. …”
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The Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor (AhR) Is a Novel Gene Involved in Proper Physiological Functions of Pancreatic β-Cells by Shuhd Bin Eshaq, Jalal Taneera, Shabana Anjum, Abdul Khader Mohammed, Mohammad H. Semreen, Karem H. Alzoubi, Mohamed Eladl, Yasser Bustanji, Eman Abu-Gharbieh, Waseem El-Huneidi

“…Additionally, functional experiments were conducted in INS-1 cells, a rat β-cell line, to elucidate the role of Ahr in β-cell biology. …”
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Physicochemical and functional properties of cassava flour produced by controlled fermentation using mixed culture from various bacteria and yeast by Sri Widowati, Misgiyarta, Nurdi Setyawan, Heny Herawati, Widaningrum, Sintha Suhirman, Kartika Noerwijati, Rohmad Budiono, Santi Dwi Astuti, Rudy Tjahjohutomo, Astu Unadi, Uning Budiharti

“…In Indonesia, cassava flour is the local flour with the most potential for use as a substitute for wheat in various processed products. The study aimed to characterize the physicochemical and functional properties of cassava flour derived from six cassava cultivars widely grown in Indonesia fermented using mixed culture of various bacteria and yeast. …”
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Synergistic Anticancer Activity of HSP70 Inhibitor and Doxorubicin in Gain-of-Function Mutated p53 Breast Cancer Cells by Kuan-Yo Wu, Ana Crucho, Mia Su, Sih-Tong Chen, Chen-Hsiu Hung, Yu-Ling Kou, Yu-Jie Liu, Tzu-Chi Hsu, Fang-Yu Yeh, Ching-Feng Lien, Chia-Chi Chen, Bi-He Cai

“…Specific p53 mutations exhibit prion-like abnormal misfolding and aggregation and gain oncogenic function, causing resistance to the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin. …”
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Temporal relationship between malnutrition and oral function impairment in older adults with dysphagia: A cross-lagged panel model by Hiroyasu Furuya, Takeshi Kikutani, Yuri Yokota, Maiko Ozeki, Fumiyo Tamura

“…Objectives: This study aimed to longitudinally investigate the temporal relationship between tongue pressure and malnutrition in older adults with dysphagia and to determine the antecedent factors. …”
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Functional trait differences between alien and native plants under hydrological variability in the riparian zone of the Three Gorges Reservoir by Xuemei Yi, Yuanyang Huang, Yongsheng Shi, Jialing Ju, Jilong Chen, Shengjun Wu

“…This study aimed to investigate how varying flooding intensities influence both taxonomic diversity and functional trait composition of invasive and native plant species in the riparian zone of the Three Gorges Reservoir (TGR), a globally significant hydrological project. …”
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A newly modified nerve-sparing radical hysterectomy technique with analysis of short-term oncologic, surgical, and functional outcomes by Shichao Han, Shichao Han, Xinyou Wang, Xinyou Wang, Jinming Zhu, Ya Li, Ya Li, Jing Na, Jing Na, Jun Wang, Jun Wang

“…Based on the analysis of nerve pathways and locations, a total of 55 cases of modified nerve-sparing surgeries preserving pelvic autonomic function were conducted.ResultsAll radical hysterectomies were performed in accordance with the principles of membrane anatomy. …”
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Exploring the Link Between Nutritional and Functional Status and Short-Term Postoperative Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Pancreatic Cancer Surgery by Irene Lidoriki, Maximos Frountzas, Eva Karanikki, Adam Mylonakis, Alexandros Kozadinos, Iliana Tsikrikou, Maria Kyriakidou, Lysandros Karydakis, Dimitrios Stefanoudakis, Maria Lampou, Michail Vailas, Evangelos Felekouras, Konstantinos G. Toutouzas, Dimitrios Schizas

“…Background: Patients with pancreatic cancer are at increased risk of malnutrition and functional decline. This study aimed to identify preoperative nutritional and functional risk factors associated with postoperative complications. …”
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Impact of domestic white LED light on cognitive functions and amelioration of blue light blocking lens (BBL) on healthy adults by Mousumi Ghosh, Hari Prakash Palaniswamy, Nishitha. G, Stelyna Joylin, Shwetha. T.S, M. Sanjana, R.P. Radhika, Nagarajan Theruveethi

“…Blue light-blocking lenses (BBL) may help alleviate this. We aim to study the relationship between WLED and the ameliorative effect of BBL. …”
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Cortical Surface Spatial Analysis Reveals Altered Brain Functional Network Topology in T2DM With Mild Cognitive Impairment by YanJun fan, Jing Tian, XiaoMei Yu, Chen Yang, HuiYan Zhang, Jian Tan, YiWei Zhao, Jing Wei, Gang Huang, JiangPing Liu, LianPing Zhao

“…However, the specific alternations in T2DM with MCI (T2DM‐MCI)‐related brain functional networks (BFN) remain unclear. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the alterations in the topological properties of BFN in T2DM patients with and without MCI, utilizing a cortical surface‐based graph theory analysis of resting‐state functional magnetic resonance imaging data. …”
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Synergistic effect of Agrococcus and Rossellomorea Marisflavi species assisted probiotic functional feed on Vibrio affected Nile tilapia fish by Bhavani Paramashivan, Rajkumar Thamarai, Kalidass Subramaniam, Chinnaperumal Kamaraj, Khalid A. Al-Ghanim, Cittrarsu Vetrivel

“…The main objective of study was to focus on the impact of probiotic functional feed (PFF) on Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) exposed to challenges from Vibrio harveyi and Vibrio parahaemolyticus. …”
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Pelvic floor‐related sexual functioning in the first 24 months postpartum: Findings of a large cross‐sectional study by Carsten Hagenbeck, Jan Kössendrup, Johannes Soff, Fabinshy Thangarajah, Nadine Scholten

“…At the same time, the pelvic floor plays a crucial role in female sexual functioning (FSF). Whereby FSF encompasses different dimensions, from subjective satisfaction to physiological aspects, such as lack of pain and orgasm ability. …”
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Metagenomic Analysis of Microbial Community Structure and Functional Profiling during Different Fermentation Stages of Xinjiang Sea Buckthorn Jiaosu by Rui FAN, Wenwen WANG, Linna WEI, Tengbin WANG, Sijia WEI, Jinrong LIU, Fang LI

“…Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the dynamics of microbial community structure and function during the natural fermentation process of sea buckthorn ferment at different stages using metagenomic analysis techniques. …”
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Vitamin D Supplementation in Functional Recovery of Subjects with Severe Acquired Brain Injury: A Pilot Controlled Randomized Study by Domenico Intiso, Antonello Marco Centra, Michele Gravina, Massimiliano Copetti, Andrea Fontana, Michelangelo Bartolo, Serena Filoni, Filomena Di Rienzo

“…Severe acquired brain injury (sABI) subjects have low VD levels and disabling conditions requiring rehabilitation. The aim of the present study was to evaluate if VD supplementation produced a better clinical course and a better functional outcome in sABI during rehabilitation. …”
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Expression of inflammatory states in response to psychological distress in breast cancer survivors and its relationship to subjective memory function complaints by Chen Gan, Senbang Yao, Jingjing Zhao, Huangyuxin Shi, Jian Xu, Mingjun Zhang, Huaidong Cheng

“…These findings suggest that inflammation may be a cause of subjective memory function complaints in BC survivors with psychological distress.…”
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Non-invasive and sensitive MRI assessment of radiation-induced cognitive dysfunction via voxel-based morphological and functional connectivity by Long Zhu, Yaolei Ma, Ao Kong, Xiangjun Wu, Yanming Ren, Wei Zhou, Chaoji Huangfu, Yue Gao

“…Abstract Background Radiotherapy inevitably cause cognitive dysfunction. We aim to explore a non-invasive, sensitive strategy for assessing radiation-induced cognitive dysfunction, using voxel-based morphometry (VBM) and functional connectivity (FC), and to clarify the potential mechanisms from behavioral, histological, and molecular perspectives. …”
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Short-term resistance training enhances functional and physiological markers in older women: implications for biomechanical and health interventions in aging by Mine Akkuş Uçar, Coşkun Yılmaz, Hakan Hüseyin Soylu, Barış Sarıakçalı, Cemalettin Budak, Korhan Kavuran, Mehmet Vakif Durmuşoğlu, Levent Ceylan

“…BackgroundThe impact of resistance training extends beyond the enhancement of muscle strength, encompassing improvements in physical performance, postural stability, and overall functional capacity. This study aimed to investigate the effects of a 4-week resistance training program on functional capacity, respiratory muscle strength, diaphragm thickness, and liver density in healthy older women.MethodsThe study included 30 healthy women aged 60–80 years and was designed as a randomized controlled experimental trial. …”
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Comparison of cardiac morphological and functional changes according to magnetic resonance imaging with the genetic testing data in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy by E. V. Gagarina, E. A. Mershina, O. S. Chumakova, R. P. Myasnikov, O. V. Kulikova, M. M. Kudryavtseva, V. E. Sinitsyn

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Ficus deltoidea standardized methanolic extract improves kidney structure and function against streptozotocin-induced diabetic nephropathy in rats by Nurdiana Samsulrizal, Noor Syaffinaz Noor Mohamad Zin, Nur Syimal`ain Azmi, Mohd Daud Bakar, Hafandi Ahmad, Yong-Meng Goh

“…Hypothesis/Purpose: This study aimed to examine the nephroprotective effects of F. deltoidea on streptozotocin-induced diabetic nephropathy in rats. …”
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Can External Neuromodulation Garments Improve Gait and Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy? A Prospective Single‐Arm Study by Lindsey Jean Ross Weller, Shelly‐Anne Marie Sherwood, Shin Huey Ng, Maheswari Vellaichamy, Asila Alia Noordin, Ling Ying Tan, Arjandas Mahadev, Tong Hong Yeo, Zhi Min Ng

“…ABSTRACT Introduction The Exopulse Mollii Suit is an external electrical stimulation garment that is designed to reduce spasticity through electrical stimulation of targeted muscles. Our aims were to study the impact of the garment in improving gait and function in children with cerebral palsy (CP). …”
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