Transcription termination and antitermination are critical for the fitness and function of the integrative and conjugative element Tn916. by Erika S Wirachman, Alan D Grossman

“…We identified a transcription terminator near one end of Tn916 that functions as an insulator that prevents expression of element genes when Tn916 is integrated downstream from an active host promoter. …”
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PI3-kinase has multiple functions in asexual blood stages of Plasmodium falciparum by Reem Al Monla, Maria Penzo, Alice Vallentin, Rakhee Lohia, Jeremy Vincent, Laurence Berry, Ana Rita Gomes, Rachel Cerdan, Kai Wengelnik

“…Here we dissect the functions of PfPI3-kinase by inducible deletion of its gene using the loxP-DiCre system and find that PfPI3-kinase is essential for parasite survival. …”
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Molecular cloning and functional identification of an apple flagellin receptor MdFLS2 gene by Chen-hui QI, Xian-yan ZHAO, Han JIANG, Hai-tao LIU, Yong-xu WANG, Da-gang HU, Yu-jin HAO

“…Furthermore, the ectopic expression of MdFLS2 complemented the function of the Arabidopsis fls2 mutant and conferred enhanced flg22 tolerance to the transgenic Arabidopsis, suggesting that MdFLS2 acts as a positive regulator in the response to pathogens in apple.…”
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BrWax1 function in wax biosynthesis was verified by allelic mutations in Chinese cabbage by Gengxing Song, Xiaoli Tang, Chuanhong Liu, Jiaqi Zou, Shiyao Dong, Jie Ren, Hui Feng

“…The primary function of cuticular wax is to prevent non-stomatal water loss, while the wax deficiency conferring a glossy appearance on plants is conductive to crop commodity qualities. …”
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Exogenous Ubiquitin Differentially Modulates the Phenotype and Function of M1 and M2 Macrophages by Paige L. Shook, Hui Wang-Heaton, Jared L. Casteel, Suman Dalal, Mahipal Singh, Valentin Yakubenko, Krishna Singh

“…Exogenous ubiquitin (eUB) is shown to decrease inflammatory response and confer cardioprotection in mice 3 days post-ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury. …”
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The active site of a carbohydrate esterase displays divergent catalytic and noncatalytic binding functions. by Cedric Montanier, Victoria A Money, Virginia M R Pires, James E Flint, Benedita A Pinheiro, Arun Goyal, José A M Prates, Atsushi Izumi, Henrik Stålbrand, Carl Morland, Alan Cartmell, Katarina Kolenova, Evangelos Topakas, Eleanor J Dodson, David N Bolam, Gideon J Davies, Carlos M G A Fontes, Harry J Gilbert

“…Multifunctional proteins, which play a critical role in many biological processes, have typically evolved through the recruitment of different domains that have the required functional diversity. Thus the different activities displayed by these proteins are mediated by spatially distinct domains, consistent with the specific chemical requirements of each activity. …”
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Biological modification of functional properties of orange-fleshed sweet potato flour by spontaneous fermentation and its possible utilization by Yuliana Neti, Sartika Dewi, Rangga Azhari, Oktasari Mia, Jatmiko Edo

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A crystallographic aspect of Li metal anodes: Understanding the functionality of lithium-ion all-solid-state batteries by Nowakowski Pawel, Bonifacio Cecile, Ray Mary, Fischione Paul

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Objective Functions for the Blade Shape Optimisation of a Cross-Flow Tidal Turbine under Constraints by Karla Ruiz-Hussmann, Pierre-Luc Delafin, Cyrille Bonamy, Yves Delannoy, Dominique Thévenin, Stefan Hoerner

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Investigation of the gas-sensing performance of CuO sensors functionalized with different stabilized Au nanoparticles by C. Maier, L. Egger, A. Köck, S. Becker, J. S. Niehaus, K. Reichmann

“…The CuO/Cu<span class="inline-formula">₂</span>O films are functionalized with sodium citrate and also with synthesized Au nanoparticles (Au NPs), which are stabilized with different types of ligands, namely, <span class="inline-formula"><i>α</i></span>-methoxypoly(ethylene glycol)-<span class="inline-formula"><i>ω</i></span>-(11-mercaptoundecanoate) (PEG–MUA), 3-mercaptopropionic acid (MPA), and citrate. …”
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Multimorbidity patterns and function among adults in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review by Karina Berner, Quinette A Louw, Eugene Nizeyimana, Diribsa Tsegaye Bedada

“…Objectives To map the scope of available evidence on relationships between multimorbidity patterns and functioning among adults in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), and describe methods used.Design Scoping review guided by a five-step methodological framework and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews reporting guidelines.Data sources PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, EBSCOhost (CINAHL) and Cochrane databases were searched from January 1976 to March 2023, plus reference lists of included studies.Eligibility criteria for selecting studies Peer-reviewed full-text articles or conference proceedings of any design, published in English or Afrikaans, involving adults (&gt;18 years) with multimorbidity living in LMICs. …”
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RETRACTED: Fabrication of Functionally Graded Materials through Severe Plastic Deformation of Powders: Process, Significance, and Future Development by Cleophas Obara, Bayode Abiodun, Fredrick Mwema, Jen Tien-Chien

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SpongeScapes: Understanding the role of nature-based solutions in improving sponge functioning of landscapes – the case of regenerative agriculture by Sah Neeraj, Blake James, D’Acunha Brenda, Bell Vicky, Evans Jon, Morrison Ross, Dussaillant Alejandro

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A preimage attack on reduced GIMLI‐HASH with unbalanced squeezing phase by Yongseong Lee, Jinkeon Kang, Donghoon Chang, Seokhie Hong

“…Abstract In Conference on Cryptographic Hardware and Embedded System 2017, Bernstein et al. proposed GIMLI, a 384‐bit permutation with 24 rounds, which aims to provide high performance on various platforms. …”
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Contributions of mirror-image hair cell orientation to mouse otolith organ and zebrafish neuromast function by Kazuya Ono, Amandine Jarysta, Natasha C Hughes, Alma Jukic, Hui Ho Vanessa Chang, Michael R Deans, Ruth Anne Eatock, Kathleen E Cullen, Katie S Kindt, Basile Tarchini

“…These results clarify how molecular mechanisms that confer bi-directionality to sensory organs contribute to function, from single hair cell physiology to animal behavior.…”
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Copper chelation redirects neutrophil function to enhance anti-GD2 antibody therapy in neuroblastoma by Jourdin R. C. Rouaen, Antonietta Salerno, Tyler Shai-Hee, Jayne E. Murray, Giulia Castrogiovanni, Charlotte McHenry, Toni Rose Jue, Vu Pham, Jessica Lilian Bell, Ensieh Poursani, Emanuele Valli, Riccardo Cazzoli, Naomi Damstra, Delia J. Nelson, Kofi L. P. Stevens, Jonathan Chee, Iveta Slapetova, Maria Kasherman, Renee Whan, Francis Lin, Blake J. Cochran, Nicodemus Tedla, Feyza Colakoglu Veli, Aysen Yuksel, Chelsea Mayoh, Federica Saletta, Daniele Mercatelli, Tatyana Chtanova, Arutha Kulasinghe, Daniel Catchpoole, Giuseppe Cirillo, Maté Biro, Holger N. Lode, Fabio Luciani, Michelle Haber, Juliet C. Gray, Toby N. Trahair, Orazio Vittorio

“…Moreover, we report copper sequestration by neuroblastoma attenuates neutrophil function which can be successfully reversed using copper chelation to increase pro-inflammatory effector functions. …”
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Functional polymorphism of the mu-opioid receptor gene (OPRM1) influences reinforcement learning in humans. by Mary R Lee, Courtney L Gallen, Xiaochu Zhang, Colin A Hodgkinson, David Goldman, Elliot A Stein, Christina S Barr

“…Previous reports on the functional effects (i.e., gain or loss of function), and phenotypic outcomes (e.g., changes in addiction vulnerability and stress response) of a commonly occurring functional single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) of the mu-opioid receptor (OPRM1 A118G) have been inconsistent. …”
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Functional link between mitochondria and Rnr3, the minor catalytic subunit of yeast ribonucleotide reductase by Isaac Corcoles-Saez, Jean-Luc Ferat, Michael Costanzo, Charles M. Boone, Rita S. Cha

“…Together, these results unveil involvement of Rnr3 in mitochondrial functions and Mec1 in mediating the carbon source dependent regulation of Rnr3.…”
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Influence of Bilberry Pomace Powder Addition on the Physicochemical, Functional, Rheological, and Sensory Properties of Stirred Yogurt by Ana Maria Blejan, Violeta Nour, Alexandru Radu Corbu, Georgiana Gabriela Codină

“…The present study was conducted to develop a novel functional yogurt by adding bilberry pomace powder (BPP) at 0.5%, 1.0%, and 1.5% (<i>w</i>/<i>w</i>) levels in stirred-type yogurt production to confer color and to increase the dietary fiber and polyphenol content. …”
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Association of Interleukin-1α Functional Polymorphism with Risk of Chronic Periodontitis in Han Chinese Population by Xiaowei She, Hua Xiao, Shuang Lu, Lijun Guo

“…Genetic factors are thought to play important roles in its onset and development. A functional polymorphism (rs1800587) in the promoter of the interleukin-1α gene (−889 C/T) has been found to confer risk of CP primarily in Europeans, but the association between this variant and CP in the Chinese population remains less conclusive. …”
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