Functional analysis of the Escherichia coli mrdA gene in melittin resistance by Chong-Yi Zhao, Xiao Li, Ting Zhao, Ying Liu, Xue-Shan Xia, Xiao-Mei Wu

“…ObjectiveThe aim of this study is to examine the functional role and resistance mechanisms of the Escherichia coli (E. coli) peptidoglycan transpeptidase gene, mrdA, in resistance to melittin.MethodsThe resistance of E. coli strains with either knockout or overexpression of the mrdA gene to melittin was initially assessed. …”
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Alterations of the Brain Microstructure and Corresponding Functional Connectivity in Early-Blind Adolescents by Zhifeng Zhou, Jinping Xu, Leilei Shi, Xia Liu, Fen Hou, Jingyi Zhou, Jinpei Luo, Qingmao Hu, Hengguo Li

“…Therefore, this study is aimed at exploring the structural and functional alterations of the brain of early-blind adolescents (EBAs) compared to normal-sighted controls (NSCs) and investigating the effects of residual light perception on brain microstructure and function in EBAs. …”
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Effect of Roasting on Endogenous Functional Components and Antioxidant Activity of Walnuts with Shells by Mengyang WANG, Hexin ZHANG, Mei LI, Huaide XU, Ting ZHANG, Wenge ZHAO, Hongjie LEI

“…Therefore, this study used whole walnuts as raw materials to investigate the effects of different roasting conditions (100~140 ℃，15~120 min) on the intrinsic functional components, fatty acid content, acid value, peroxide value, and antioxidant capacity of walnuts, with the aim of providing theoretical references for walnut roasting processing. …”
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Effect of biocorrective supplements on functional and technological properties of complex food systems by T. V. Alexeeva, E. S. Popov, L. A. Albycheva, Yu. O. Kalgina

“…The food-fortifying supplement was added to the model pate systems in the amount of 10–30%. The aim of the research is to study the effect of bio-correcting supplement on functional and technological properties of liver pate products. …”
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Yokukansan improves behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia by suppressing dopaminergic function by Takeyoshi K, Kurita M, Nishino S, Teranishi M, Numata Y, Sato T, Okubo Y

“…An improvement in BPSD condition with the intake of yokukansan is suggested to occur through a suppressed dopaminergic function, which is similar to the effect of aripiprazole.Keywords: herbal medicine, MHPG, homovanillic acid, HVA, noradrenaline, BPSD…”
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Functional Enrichment Analysis of Rare Mutations in Patients with Brain Arteriovenous Malformations by Elena Zholdybayeva, Ayazhan Bekbayeva, Karashash Menlibayeva, Alua Gusmaulemova, Botakoz Kurentay, Bekbolat Tynysbekov, Almas Auganov, Ilyas Akhmetollayev, Chingiz Nurimanov

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: Defects in genes associated with ciliary structure and function may be critical to the pathogenesis of brain AVMs. …”
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Estimation of kidney function in Graves’ disease using creatinine and cystatin C by Sorena Abbaszadeh, Martin H Lundqvist, Östen Ljunggren, Anders Olof Larsson, Maria K Svensson, Selwan Khamisi

“…Introduction: There is no consensus regarding methods to estimate kidney function in hyperthyroidism. The aim was therefore to assess changes in filtration markers in patients with Graves’ disease undergoing treatment with antithyroid drugs. …”
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Morphologic and functional alterations in the parasagittal dural space in mild cognitive impairment by Bio Joo, Mina Park, Song Soo Kim, Sung Jun Ahn, Han-Kyeol Kim, Hanna Cho, Chul Hyoung Lyoo, Sang Hyun Suh

“…Abstract This study aimed to identify morphologic and functional differences in the parasagittal dural space (PSD) between patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and cognitively unimpaired participants using dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI (DCE MRI). …”
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Ion- and osmoregulating renal functions in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus by Evgeniya Vladimirovna Balbotkina, Marina Feliksovna Ballyuzek, Viktoriya Aleksandrovna Volovnikova, Yuriy Viktorovich Natochin, Elena Il'inichna Shakhmatova

“…Aim.The study of ion- and osmoregulating renal functions in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) for individual predictive assessment of renal response to exenatide treatment.Materials and methods.In total, 41 patients with T2DM were included in the study (12 males, 29 females). …”
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Arterial stiffness as a factor of structural and functional cardiac remodeling in obesity by M. A. Druzhilov, T. Yu. Kuznetsova

“…Aim. To analyze the association of parameters characterizing the degree of arterial stiffness and echocardiographic criteria for cardiac remodeling in patients with abdominal obesity.Material and methods. …”
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Yield of chickpea genotypes as function of row spacing planting in northern Paraná by Guilherme Henrique Teixeira Alves, Hebert Teixeira Cândido, Silvestre Bellettini, Daniel Garbellini Duft, Oriel Tiago Kölln

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Lomitapide modifies high-density lipoprotein function in homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia by Anouar Hafiane, Annalisa Ronca, Matteo Incerti, Alessandra Rossi, Matteo Manfredini, Elda Favari

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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

“…Mechanical thrombectomy used as an independent treatment or in combination with systemic thrombolysis is currently the standard care in the treatment of ischemic stroke. Aim. Evaluation of the functional status of patients after ischemic stroke treated with thrombolysis or thrombectomy. …”
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The FcRn from gene to protein and function: comparison between species by Luz Belinda Ortiz-Alegría, Lizbeth Xicoténcatl-García, Irma Cañedo-Solares, Claudia Patricia Rico-Torres, Fernando Gómez-Chávez

“…In this paper, we present a comprehensive review of original research articles and analyses focused on the gene, mRNA, and protein composition of the FcRn, with the aim to compare the genetic, structural, and functional characteristics in different mammalian species, focusing on its role in immunity and homeostasis, as well as the ontogeny and phylogeny of the FcRn.…”
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Cognitive function and speech outcomes after cochlear implantation in older adults by Tadao Yoshida, Masumi Kobayashi, Daisuke Hara, Rikako Taniguchi, Yukari Fukunaga, Michihiko Sone

“…In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effect of cochlear implant use on cognitive function in older adults and to explore the association between preoperative cognitive ability and postoperative speech discrimination.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective cohort study at a university hospital between June 2017 and March 2025. …”
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Association of Statin Therapy with Functional Outcomes and Survival in Intracerebral and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage by Bahadar S. Srichawla, Daksha Gopal, Majaz Moonis

“…HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, commonly referred to as statins, known for their lipid-lowering abilities, also possess pleiotropic properties, including anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects. We aimed to evaluate the impact of statin therapy on the functional outcomes and survival in patients with ICH and SAH. …”
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Problematic Peer Functioning in Girls with ADHD: A Systematic Literature Review. by Francien M Kok, Yvonne Groen, Anselm B M Fuermaier, Oliver Tucha

“…Previous studies have highlighted this limitation and recommended the need for comparisons between ADHD females and typical females, in order to elucidate the picture of female ADHD with regards to problematic peer functioning. The aim of this literature review was to gain insight into peer functioning difficulties in school-aged girls with ADHD.…”
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Effect of cochlear implant surgery on vestibular function: meta-analysis study by Iman Ibrahim, Sabrina Daniela da Silva, Bernard Segal, Anthony Zeitouni

“…Objective To evaluate the effects of CI surgery on vestibular function in adult patients (≥18 years) with sensorineural hearing loss who underwent unilateral or bilateral implantation. …”
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Internet Addiction and Its Relationship with Family Functioning in High School Students by Zahra Harsej, Nasrin Mokhtari Lakeh, Farzaneh Sheikholeslami, Ehsan KazemnezhadLeili

“…Abstract Introduction: Family-related factors play an important role in adolescent’s addiction to the Internet. Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between Internet addiction and family functioning in high school students. …”
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Obesity-Associated Metabolomic and Functional Reprogramming in Neutrophils from Horses with Asthma by Alejandro Albornoz, Beatriz Morales, Valentina Bernal Fernandez, Claudio Henriquez, John Quiroga, Pablo Alarcón, Gabriel Moran, Rafael A. Burgos

“…This study aimed to explore whether obesity modifies neutrophil metabolism and inflammatory responses in horses affected by asthma. …”
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