The chronological age at which small airway function starts to decline in a healthy Chinese population: a cross-sectional study by Lili Hou, Lili Hou, Yonglu Guo, Yurong Zhang, Zhenghua Zhu, Ningfang Lian, Ying Gong, Bairong Du, Yuanyuan Liu, Jichen Qu, Xian Zhu, Lei Zhu

“…BackgroundSmall airway function naturally declines with aging. However, the precise age this decline begins in healthy Chinese individuals remains unclear. …”
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Brain-based correlates of depression and traumatic brain injury: a systematic review of structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging studies by Vanessa A. Baltazar, Ilya Demchenko, Ilya Demchenko, Vanessa K. Tassone, Vanessa K. Tassone, Rachel L. Sousa-Ho, Tom A. Schweizer, Tom A. Schweizer, Tom A. Schweizer, Venkat Bhat, Venkat Bhat, Venkat Bhat, Venkat Bhat

“…This systematic review aimed to synthesize findings of structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies to identify consistently reported neural correlates of depression post-TBI.MethodsA search for relevant published studies was conducted through OVID (MEDLINE, APA PsycINFO, and Embase), with an end date of August 3rd, 2023. …”
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Comparative effects of aerobic and resistance exercise on bile acid profiles and liver function in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by Jiasen Shi, Junchao Cui, Tianlei Zheng, Xiaoping Han, Bin Wang, Wenjing Wang, Chenggang Zhu, Chenle Fang, Xueyan Zhou, Ning Cong, Xiaoxing Yin, Qiang Yang

“…Abstract Objective Our research aims to explore the effects of different exercise on liver function and bile acid in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), to identify the most beneficial exercise modalities for patients with NAFLD. …”
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A non-hypothesis-driven practical laboratory activity on functional metagenomics: “fishing” protein-coding DNA sequences from microbiomes by Melissa Morra, Denise Marradi, Luca Gandini, Vittorio Ivagnes, Giulia Ottolini, Alessandro Bovio, Grace Jabali, Lorenzo Maraschi, Ifeoluwa Ayomide Dada, Tonderai Vitalis Chawanda, Martina Gorla, Olga Tarasiuk, Chiara Mocchetti, Maria Felicia Soluri, Maria Felicia Soluri, Francesca Boccafoschi, Daniele Sblattero, Diego Cotella

“…Practical laboratory of the most functional metagenomics courses focuses on activities aimed at providing specific skills in bioinformatics through the analysis of genomic datasets. …”
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Associations of physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness with cognitive function, self-control, and resilience in young people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder by Elise Sibbick, Ruth Boat, Mustafa Sarkar, Julie P. Johnston, Maddie Groom, Ryan A. Williams, Karah J. Dring, Feng-Hua Sun, Simon B. Cooper

“…The aim of the present study was to investigate if physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness influence cognition, self-control, and resilience in young people with ADHD. …”
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Dietary yeast extract prevents alcoholic liver disease in mice via correcting gut dysbiosis and improving intestinal barrier function by Hao Han, Lei Tian, Yajing Dong, Yanyang Han, Xiaoman Wang, Qian Cheng, Haibo Zhang, Yan Zhang

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Elaboration and characterization of a natural bentonite-poly(ethylene glycol) composite: Development of an exact theoretical study in function of the polymer-density by A. Seidi, M. Benhamou, D. Khalil, M. Aalaoul, M. Naciri Bennani

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Integrated proteomics highlights functional activation induced by advanced-platelet rich fibrin plus (A-PRF +) in primary equine fibroblasts by Maria Rosaria Miranda, Chiara Montano, Valentina Golino, Mariaelena de Chiara, Chiara Del Prete, Giacomo Pepe, Davide De Biase, Tania Ciaglia, Alessia Bertamino, Pietro Campiglia, Eduardo Sommella, Vincenzo Vestuto, Maria Pia Pasolini

“…These findings provide insights into the molecular profile and functional responses of equine fibroblasts exposed to A-PRF + , contributing to our understanding of its cellular effects, supporting further exploration of this product in regenerative medicine applications.…”
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Toxicity of antimony in housefly after whole-life-cycle exposure: Changes in growth, development, redox homeostasis, mitochondrial function, and fecundity by Yuming Zhang, Jinghua Lv, Xiaoli Sun, Yiwen Zhang, Menghua Shao, Bingbing Shi, Yajie Zhang, Jihai Gu, Chenchen Zhao, Fengsong Liu

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Effect of Preadolescents’ Obesity on Inhibitory Control During Stop-Signal Task: A Functional EEG Network Study by Yuqin Li, Qian Yang, Yuxin Liu, Yutong Zheng, Jianfu Li, Chunli Chen, Baodan Chen, Dezhong Yao, Liang Yu, Peng Xu, Fali Li, Yi Liang

“…Utilizing a publicly available dataset, we aimed to investigate the relationships between childhood obesity and functional networks during the stop-signal task. …”
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Pharmacokinetics of Vancomycin in Healthy Korean Volunteers and Monte Carlo Simulations to Explore Optimal Dosage Regimens in Patients with Normal Renal Function by Yong Kyun Kim, Doy Kim, Gaeun Kang, Dae Young Zang, Dong-Hwan Lee

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: To date, population pharmacokinetic (PK) studies of vancomycin on healthy Korean adults have not been conducted. This study aimed to investigate the PK properties of vancomycin in healthy volunteers and to identify optimal dosing regimens based on the area under the concentration–time curve (AUC) in adult patients with normal renal function. …”
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Multi-shell gold nanoparticles functionalized with methotrexate: a novel nanotherapeutic approach for improved antitumoral and antioxidant activity and enhanced biocompatibility by Denisse-Iulia Bostiog, Natalia Simionescu, Adina Coroaba, Ioana C. Marinas, Mariana C. Chifiriuc, Gratiela Gradisteanu Pircalabioru, Stelian S. Maier, Mariana Pinteala

“…This study aimed to develop multi-shell AuNPs functionalized with MTX for the improvement of MTX antitumoral, antioxidant, and biocompatibility features. …”
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Urinary metabolomics reveals myo-inositol and (E)-Monocrotophos associate with prognosis in ACS comorbid with T2DM and preserved renal function by Mingyu Duan, Zhihan Zhang, Ruhua He, Yameng Zhang, Xueying Zhang, Miradil Dilshat, Jun He

“…Abstract Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is closely associated with an increased risk and adverse event of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The present study aims to investigate the association between differential urinary metabolites and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) in patients with ACS co-morbid T2DM with preserved renal function, and to explore the potential value of the metabolites as prognostic biomarkers in this population. …”
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Interleukin-35 impairs human NK cell effector functions and induces their ILC1-like conversion with tissue residency features by Valentin Picant, Lara Revol-Bauz, Laurie Tonon, Timothée Casini, Aurélien Voissière, Dominique Poujol, Emilie Picard, Céline Rodriguez, Cyril Degletagne, Emily Sible, Uzma Hasan, Anthony Ferrari, Christophe Caux, Nathalie Bendriss-Vermare

“…Collectively, our findings identify and implicate IL-35 as a key driver of NK cell plasticity, promoting the acquisition of features associated with tissue residency and weakened effector functions, and could be relevant in pathophysiological contexts, highlighting IL-35 as an attractive target for future immunotherapies aimed at enhancing NK cell clinical activity.…”
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The phosphatase inhibitor BVT-948 can be used to efficiently screen functional sexual development proteins in the malaria parasite Plasmodium berghei by Xitong Jia, Yong Wang, Meilian Wang, Hui Min, Zehou Fang, Haifeng Lu, Jiao Li, Yaming Cao, Lunhao Bai, Jinghan Lu

“…Conclusions: Seven proteins identified by screening affect P. berghei sexual development, suggesting that phosphatase inhibitors can be used for functional protein screening.…”
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Effect of <i>Malvaviscus arboreus</i> Flower and Leaf Extract on the Functional, Antioxidant, Rheological, Textural, and Sensory Properties of Goat Yogurt by Edson Pontes, Vanessa Viera, Gezaildo Silva, Manoel da Silva Neto, Bianca Mendes, Anna Tome, Renata Almeida, Newton C. Santos, Rennan de Gusmão, Hugo Lisboa, Thaisa Gusmão

“…The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of incorporating different concentrations (1% and 2%) of Malvaviscus arboreus flower (FE) and leaf (LE) extracts as functional ingredients in goat milk yogurt. …”
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Enhanced computerized cognitive remediation therapy improved cognitive function, negative symptoms, and GDNF in male long-term inpatients with schizophrenia by Peiyun Zhang, Lingyun Chen, Qianqian Qin, Chao Liu, Haijiao Zhu, Wenqing Hu, Wenqing Hu, Xinyu He, Kaihong Tang, Qi Yan, Hongmei Shen, Hongmei Shen

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An Improved Framework of Major Function-Oriented Zoning Based on Carrying Capacity: A Case Study of the Yangtze River Delta Region by Qun Zhang, Lili Wang, Hanmei Wang, Yang Chen, Chunhua Tian, Yixi Shao, Tiange Liu

“…Major function-oriented zoning, a key spatial planning strategy in China, aims to coordinate resource endowments, socio-economic development, and subsequent planning initiatives. …”
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Investigating the Effects of Sport-Metric Training on Functional Factors Related to Lower Limb Injuries and Skill Variables in Young Futsal Players by Mohammad Kalantariyan, Sirvan Zarghami Aliabad, Jamal Khalandi

“…Objective The present study aimed to examine the effects of injury prevention training using the Sport-Metric method on functional factors associated with reducing the risk of lower extremity injuries, as well as skill-related variables in young futsal players. …”
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Comparative non-targeted metabolomics reveals distinct metabolic profiles and functional traits in six mung bean (Vigna radiata) varieties. by Xinting Shen, Huifang Shen, Fei Wang, Yao Wang, Rui Zhao, Zhebin Li, Ye Zhou, Xinmiao Yao

“…This study aimed to investigate the metabolic differences among six mung bean (Vigna radiata) varieties cultivated in Heilongjiang Province, China, using non-targeted metabolomics based on high-resolution mass spectrometry. …”
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