Pulmonary function and body composition parameters of children with cystic fibrosis from a hight complexity institution between 2015 and 2018 by Aura María Salazar-Solarte, Laura Torres-Canchala, Frank Carrera-Gil, Diana María Quimbayo-Wilches

“…Objective: To determine the relationship of lung function with BMI and body composition parameters in children with cystic fibrosis in a Hight Complexity institution between 2015 and 2018. …”
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Improving Muscle Function Through a Multimodal Behavioural Intervention for Knee Osteoarthritis and Obesity: The POMELO Trial by Kristine Godziuk, Mary Forhan, Flavio T. Vieira, Joao F. Mota, Jason Werle, John A. Batsis, Lorenzo M. Donini, Mario Siervo, Carla M. Prado

“…ABSTRACT Background Treatments aimed at improving physical function and body composition, including reducing fat mass (FM) and increasing muscle mass, may benefit individuals with advanced knee osteoarthritis (OA) and obesity. …”
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Effect of chicken bone paste on the physico-chemical and functional-technological properties of pâté mass by B. K. Kabdylzhar, A. K. Kakimov, A. K. Suychinov, G. V. Gurinovich, Z. S. Yessimbekov

“…The influence of the degree of addition of chicken meat-bone paste on the chemical composition, functional-technological and structural-mechanical properties of pâté masses was studied. …”
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Metal concentration in freshwater sediments is linked to microbial biodiversity and community composition by Xin Hu, Ahmed Tlili, Kristin Schirmer, Mutai Bao, Helmut Bürgmann

“…While deleterious effects of metals on plant and animal biodiversity are well documented, the role of metals in shaping the biodiversity, composition and functional potential of sediment microbial communities remains unknown. …”
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The Characterization of Peach Pomace and the Influence of Its Incorporation on the Chemical Composition of Biscuits by Maria Mandache, Carmen Mihaela Topală, Loredana Elena Vijan, Sina Cosmulescu

“…The present paper aimed to evaluate the total bioactive compound content in peach pomace and biscuits fortified with various concentrations of peach pomace (5%, 10%, and 15%), with a view to utilizing this valuable by-product in functional foods. Compositional analysis revealed that peach pomace is a significant source of polyphenols (1771.64 mg GAE 100 g⁻¹), flavonoids (478.99 mg RE 100 g⁻¹), and anthocyanins (21.18 mg C3GE 100 g⁻¹), and has a radical scavenging capacity of 40.41%. …”
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Endophytic Bacterial Community, Core Taxa, and Functional Variations Within the Fruiting Bodies of <i>Laccaria</i> by Kaixuan Zhang, Xin Chen, Xiaofei Shi, Zhenyan Yang, Lian Yang, Dong Liu, Fuqiang Yu

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Structure dependent optical and conductive properties of HPMC:CoCl2 composites: A functional data analysis study by Gowtham G K, Thejas G. Urs

“…This study rigorously investigates cobalt chloride doped hydroxypropyl methylcellulose composite films, taking a significant step toward understanding structure property relations. …”
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Healthy lifestyle, daytime sleepiness, and gut microbiome composition are determinants of functional strength in humans: a cross-sectional study by Friederike Norkeweit, Kristina Schlicht, Nathalie Rohmann, Katharina Hartmann, Kathrin Türk, Ute Settgast, Dominik M. Schulte, Felix Gilbert, Tobias Demetrowitsch, Fynn Brix, Corinna Bang, Andre Franke, Karin Schwarz, Matthias Laudes, Corinna Geisler

“…Abstract Age, metabolic inflammation, sleep patterns, lifestyle choices, and gut microbiome composition were investigated as factors influencing functional strength. …”
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Shotgun metagenomic composition, microbial interactions and functional insights into the uterine microbiome of postpartum dairy cows with clinical and subclinical endometritis by Muhammad Hussnain Rashid, Osvaldo Bogado Pascottini, Lei Xie, Mehrnaz Niazi, Leen Lietaer, Ugur Comlekcioglu, Geert Opsomer

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Meta-Analysis of 16S rRNA Sequencing Reveals Altered Fecal but Not Vaginal Microbial Composition and Function in Women with Endometriosis by Astrid Torraco, Sara Di Nicolantonio, Martina Cardisciani, Eleonora Ortu, Davide Pietropaoli, Serena Altamura, Rita Del Pinto

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Contrasting Roles of Intraspecific Trait Variability and Species Turnover in Shaping Functional Composition During Vegetation Restoration on the Loess Plateau by Yuting Yang, Zhifei Chen, Xiangtao Wang, Junqin Li, Yang Gao, Puchang Wang, Zhongming Wen

“…ITV accounted for a substantial proportion of the variation in community functional composition. Notably, positive covariation between the contributions of species turnover and ITV was observed for leaf traits in response to environmental variation. …”
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Effects of an Exercise Programme on Functional Capacity, Body Composition and Risk of Falls in Patients with Cirrhosis: A Randomized Clinical Trial. by Eva Román, Cristina García-Galcerán, Teresa Torrades, Silvia Herrera, Ana Marín, Maite Doñate, Edilmar Alvarado-Tapias, Jorge Malouf, Laura Nácher, Ricard Serra-Grima, Carlos Guarner, Juan Cordoba, German Soriano

“…The aim was to study the effects of moderate exercise on functional capacity, body composition and risk of falls in patients with cirrhosis. …”
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Functional and sensory properties of iron and folic acid fortified NABE-3 bean and silver fish composite instant flour by Geoffrey Ssepuuya, Sharon Hooper, Khadijah Nakyinsige, Eria Gyagenda Maseruka, Dianah Musabi, Peter Rukundo, Harriet Kebirungi, Lorraine Weatherspoon, Jose Jackson-Malete

“…Functional, pasting, and sensory properties were assessed using standard methods. …”
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Modification mechanism of silver nanoparticles-functionalized MW-CNT and GGBFS and CQDs on the structural properties of geopolymer reinforced-composite beam by Mehmet Serkan Kırgız, Jamal Khatib, Raul D. S. G. Campilho, Ayub Elahi, Ahmed Ashteyat, Roberto A. Gonzalez-Lezcano, Touhami Tahenni, Gideon Bamigboye, Nagaraj Nagaprasad, Krishnaraj Ramaswamy

“…Abstract This article provides a concise overview of the modification mechanism of silver nanoparticles-functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotube (Ag-PM-WCNT), ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS), and carbon quantum dots (CQD) on the mechanical and reliability properties of structural geopolymer reinforced-composite beams (GR-CBs). …”
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Impact of Egyptian and Saudi Ziziphus spina-christi L. (Sidr) pulp incorporation on the nutritional, functional, and sensory properties of protein bars by Ebtehal A. Altamim

“…Abstract This study investigated the improvement of the nutritional composition of protein bars by partially replacing glucose syrup with Egyptian Sidr pulp (ES) and Saudi Sidr pulp (SS) at 5%, 10%, and 15% levels. …”
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TECHNO-FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERIZATION OF TUBERS, FLOURS AND STARCHES FROM THREE CULTIVARS OF LIVINGSTONE POTATOES (Plectranthus esculentus N.E. Br) by Miriam Ahunna Ofoeze, Celestina Ibitayo Omohimi, Adekola Felix Adegoke, Chukwudi Ernest Ogbete, Olatundun Esther Kajihausa

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Dysregulated gastric microbial communities and functional shifts in chronic atrophic versus non-atrophic gastritis: a Helicobacter pylori-Negative observational study by Hong Yao, Tingting Liu, Yiming Chen, Ling She, Tingfeng Wu, Dongsong Liu, Yuhong Deng, Yubin Han, Kai Chen, Jianmin Deng, Jue Zhang, Jinfeng Chen, Fengbin Liu

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The Influence of Fermentation Technology on the Functional and Sensory Properties of Hemp Bread by Stanisław Kowalski, Anna Mikulec, Dorota Litwinek, Barbara Mickowska, Magdalena Skotnicka, Joanna Oracz, Kaja Karwowska, Anna Wywrocka-Gurgul, Renata Sabat, Anna Platta

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The impact of pathological factors on the structure and function of erythrocyte membranes: from the molecular level to clinical consequences by D.А. Liadov

“…Pathological alterations in the structure and function of erythrocyte membranes lead to impaired deformability, reduced ability to traverse microvessels, and microcirculatory failure. …”
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Comprehensive microRNA analysis toward exploring a new functional component in Matcha green tea by Yi-Lan Huang, Tomomi Morikawa-Ichinose, Seong-Uk Lee, Yuka Tatsumi, Masaki Ichitani, Motofumi Kumazoe, Hirofumi Tachibana, Yoshinori Fujimura

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