Anti-oxidant and anti-apoptotic effects of gamma-oryzanol on male reproductive function in chronic restraint stress in rats by Mahsan Alizadeh, Sina Moshtagh, Shahabaddin Abdolalizadeh Amir, Mostafa Jeddi, Sepehr Tahmasebzadeh, Ghazal Radman, Amin Bagheri, Yasin Bagheri, Nazanin Shahabinejad

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Multi-wall carbon Nanotube surface-based functional nanoparticles for stimuli-responsive dual pharmaceutical compound delivery by Masoumeh Nabitabar, Maryam Shaterian, Hossein Danafar, Morteza Enhessari

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Effect of intramyocardial haemorrhage on structural and functional echocardiographic parameters of myocardium after ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction with by Ya. V. Alekseeva, E. V. Vyshlov, O. V. Mochula, V. Yu. Ussov, V. V. Ryabov

“…To analyze the effect of intramyocardial haemorrhage (IMH) on the structural and functional echocardiographic parameters of myocardium in patients with primary ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).Material and methods. …”
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Study protocol: How does cognitive flexibility relate to other executive functions and learning in healthy young adults? by Ke Tong, Yuan Ni Chan, Xiaoqin Cheng, Bobby Cheon, Michelle Ellefson, Restria Fauziana, Shengchuang Feng, Nastassja Fischer, Balázs Gulyás, Natalie Hoo, David Hung, Kastoori Kalaivanan, Christelle Langley, Kean Mun Lee, Li Ling Lee, Timothy Lee, Irene Melani, Nadhilla Melia, Jia Ying Pei, Lisha Raghani, Yoke Loo Sam, Peter Seow, John Suckling, Yan Fen Tan, Chew Lee Teo, Ryutaro Uchiyama, Hui Shan Yap, Georgios Christopoulos, Henriette Hendriks, Annabel Chen, Trevor Robbins, Barbara Sahakian, Zoe Kourtzi, Victoria Leong, CLIC Phase 1 Consortium

“…However, how CF relates to other executive functions (e.g., working memory, response inhibition), mental abilities (e.g., creativity, literacy, numeracy, intelligence, structure learning), and social factors (e.g., multilingualism, tolerance of uncertainty, perceived social support, social decision-making) is less well understood. …”
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Monochromatic Light Impacts the Growth Performance, Intestinal Morphology, Barrier Function, Antioxidant Status, and Microflora of Yangzhou Geese by Gang Luo, Yiyi Cheng, Yingqing Xu, Jie Liu, Wen Yang, Jiying Liu, Binbin Guo, Huanxi Zhu

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Iron Deposition and Functional Connectivity Differences in Females With Migraine Without Aura: A Comparative Study of Headache Sides by Yan Zhang, Mingxian Bai, Zhenliang Xiong, Qin Zhang, Lihui Wang, Xianchun Zeng

“…Results Compared to HC, left‐sided MwoA exhibited differences in ID in various brain regions, including the cerebellum, left orbital inferior frontal gyrus, left calcarine gyrus, right putamen, and left caudate nucleus, as well as exhibited enhanced FC between the left lobule III of the cerebellum and the right superior temporal gyrus. …”
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Heterogeneous aggregation of microplastics and mineral particles in aquatic environments: Effects of surface functional groups, pH, and electrolytes by Yanhua Wang, Zhengli Tang, Yingnan Liu, Yilin Qian, Shuo Yang, Anqi Wang, Zhibao Dong, Baoshan Xing

“…The introduction of oxygen-containing functional groups such as COOH and OH on the B-PE surface not only enhanced electrostatic attraction but also facilitated ligand exchange and hydrogen bonding, further improving aggregation efficiency. …”
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Effect of microbial diversity and their functions on soil nutrient cycling in the rhizosphere zone of Dahongpao mother tree and cutting Dahongpao by Xiaoli Jia, Lei Hong, Lei Hong, Yulin Wang, Qi Zhang, Yuhua Wang, Miao Jia, Yangxin Luo, Tingting Wang, Jianghua Ye, Haibin Wang, Haibin Wang

“…In this study, macrogenomics was used to analyze the structure and function of rhizosphere soil microbial communities, as well as to explore their relationship with soil nutrient transformations in MD and PD tea trees. …”
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Rehabilitation Impact of Vivifrail Exercise Program Type C on the Cognitive Function of Pre-Frail Elderly People in the Community by Sri Soenarti, Dwi Indriani Lestari, Muhammad Barlian Nugroho, Harien Lestari, Tita Hariyanti

“…However, its impact on cognitive function in pre-frail elderly people had not been well studied. …”
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Exploring the functional variations of key candidate genes affecting egg production by hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis in chickens by Dandan Wang, Yiqian Zhu, Jiajia Dong, Yihao Zhi, Guanghui Wei, Xiangtao Kang, Xiaojun Liu

“…Functional analysis indicated that the T allele of chr3:79510218A>T enhanced the transcriptional activity and upregulated PHIP expression in vitro by binding transcription factor forkhead box I1 (FOXI1). …”
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Chronic administration of ivabradine improves cardiac Ca handling and function in a rat model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy by Jessica Marksteiner, Christopher Dostal, Janine Ebner, Petra Lujza Szabó, Bruno K. Podesser, Simge Baydar, Ana I. A. Goncalves, Anja Wagner, Klaus Kratochwill, Petra Fichtinger, Dietmar Abraham, Isabella Salzer, Helmut Kubista, Elena Lilliu, Benjamin Hackl, Jakob Sauer, Hannes Todt, Xaver Koenig, Karlheinz Hilber, Attila Kiss

“…Thus, left ventricular ejection fraction and fractional shortening were enhanced, and end-systolic as well as end-diastolic diameters were diminished by the drug. …”
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ASA / spherical Cu nanocomposites in MEX additive manufacturing: a comprehensive interpretation of the engineering and biocidal multi-functionality by Nectarios Vidakis, Nektarios K. Nasikas, Nikolaos Michailidis, Vassilis Papadakis, Nikolaos Mountakis, Apostolos Argyros, Vasileios Stratiotou Efstratiadis, Katerina Gkagkanatsiou, Emmanuel Stratakis, Markos Petousis

“…The objective of this investigation was to develop efficient nanocomposites for the MEX AM method with combined features, i.e., enhanced printability and thermomechanical and biocidal properties. …”
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Nitrogen cycling and functional gene diversity of drinking reservoir area in agricultural districts: Implications for nitrogen transformation processes by Mengze Li, Wenwen Wang, Shengwu Yuan, Kun Wang, Shuhang Wang, Wei Li, Xia Jiang, Wenqiang Zhang, Baoqing Shan

“…However, the microbial mechanisms driving nitrogen cycling are not well understood. This study examines nitrogen migration, transformation, and the microbial mechanisms driving nitrogen cycling in the QuanMin Reservoir, which is heavily influenced by agricultural activities and land runoff. …”
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STORCH Brazil: multicenter cohort study protocol to investigate neurodevelopmental paths and functioning in infants exposed to STORCH in Brazil by Daniele Almeida Soares-Marangoni, Amanda de Oliveira Arguelho, Ayrles Silva Gonçalves Barbosa Mendonça, Carine Carolina Wiesiolek, Carolina Daniel de Lima-Alvarez, Eloá Maria dos Chiquetti, Everton Falcão de Oliveira, Márcio José de Medeiros, Silvana Alves Pereira, Renata Hydee Hasue

“…However, no study has examined the impact of STORCH on infants’ neurodevelopmental outcomes in a large, multi-center cohort, recruiting a substantial number of participants, with analysis across a broad set of variables and ages and based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) model. Objective To examine the association between the exposure to classic STORCH (syphilis, toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus infection, and herpes simplex) on components of functioning in infants from 3 to 24 months old in Brazil. …”
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Single-cell analysis of peripheral blood and pleural effusion reveals functional diversity of γδ T cells in tuberculosis infection by Yanjun Feng, Yu Chen, Wanying Zhang, Xinghua Shen, Jinyu Yan, Lin Yao, Lijuan Zhang, Yayan Niu, Jianping Zhang, Peijun Tang, Chunhua Ling

“…Through in-depth analysis, we identified a group of Vδ2 cells exhibiting strong effector function and high expression of FCGR3A.DiscussionTherefore, exploring the mechanism of interaction between Vδ2 cells and Mtb, as well as understanding host immune regulation during Mtb infection, can not only enhance the understanding of the immune mechanism underlying TB but also provide new theoretical ideas. …”
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Investigating POU3F4 in cancer: Expression patterns, prognostic implications, and functional roles in tumor immunity by Weiwei Chen, Yaya Ji, Rui Wang, Ruijie Ji, Yujian Lin, Yuhang Wu, Lehan Liu, Tianle Sha, Wen Li, Lei Zhang, Longfei Yang, Xinhua Zhang, Jianxiang Song

“…Research has demonstrated that POU3F4 is integral to various cancers, in addition to its significance in inner ear development, pancreatic differentiation, as well as neural stem cell differentiation. Nevertheless, comprehensive pan-cancer analyses focusing on POU3F4 remain limited. …”
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Genome-wide identification of sugarcane HAT gene family and functional analysis of ScHAT1 in stress response by Shijiang Cui, Shiwei Yang, Ping Zhao, Shoujian Zang, Zhenxiang Li, Peixia Lin, Wanying Zhao, Yuanyuan Zhang, Dongjiao Wang, Youxiong Que, Qibin Wu

“…They were assigned to four well-defined subfamilies, including HAG, HAC, HAM, and HAF. …”
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PA28γ promotes the malignant progression of tumor by elevating mitochondrial function via C1QBP by Jiongke Wang, Yujie Shi, Ying Wang, Yingqiang Shen, Huan Liu, Silu Sun, Yimei Wang, Xikun Zhou, Yu Zhou, Xin Zeng, Jing Li, Qianming Chen

“…Notably, we found that PA28γ enhances C1QBP protein stability in OSCC. Functionally, PA28γ and C1QBP co-localized in mitochondria, promoting fusion (via upregulation of OPA1, MFN1/2), respiratory complex expression, oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS), ATP production, and ROS generation. …”
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Effect of dietary Clostridium butyricum supplementation on growth performance, immune function, and intestinal health of hybrid grouper (Epinephelus fuscoguttatus ♀ × Epinephelus l... by Weijun Chen, Tao Song, Dong Li, Mingfan Chen, Pan Wang, Jidan Ye

“…Although no significant impact was observed on growth performance, the role of C. butyricum in improving intestinal barrier function and modulating the gut microbiota highlights its potential for enhancing fish health.…”
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Does Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) Significantly Affect Myocardial Perfusion?: A Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis. by Xiaoxia Qin, Yanye Deng, Dandong Wu, Lehua Yu, Rongzhong Huang

“…<h4>Background</h4>Enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) is currently applied for treating coronary artery disease (CAD) patients. …”
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