Preparation, Structure, Function, and Application of Dietary Polysaccharides from <i>Polygonatum sibiricum</i> in the Food Industry: A Review by Peilin Li, Huimin Yao, Hao Yue, Jiali Huang, Qi Wang, Chuanbo Ding, Lina Ma, Xinglong Liu, Min Yang

“…<i>Polygonatum sibiricum</i> polysaccharides, as the main pharmacological active ingredient of <i>Polygonatum sibiricum</i>, have various excellent physiological activities, such as antioxidant, immune enhancement, and hypoglycemic activities. Through extraction, purification, and structural analysis, the influence and mechanism of the molecular weight and glycosidic bonds of <i>Polygonatum sibiricum</i> polysaccharides on the pharmacological effects, as well as their structure–activity relationship, can be explored in more detail. …”
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Impact of Illness Perception in Overweight and Obesity on Bio-Functional Age and Eating/Movement Behavior—A Follow-Up Study by Tiziana Felicitas Aimée Marti, Elena Pavicic, Linda Maria Roggo, Norman Bitterlich, Michael von Wolff, Dagmar Poethig, Petra Stute

“…The subjects completed a validated “bio-functional status” test battery with calculation of BFA, as well as validated questionnaires for eating and movement behavior and illness perception. …”
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Functional Analysis of Two Carboxylesterase Genes Involved in Beta-Cypermethrin and Phoxim Resistance in <i>Plutella xylostella</i> (L.) by Ran Li, Liang Liang, Yujia Zhao, Junyi Zhang, Zhiyuan Hao, Haibo Zhao, Pei Liang

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Substitution of physical activity for sedentary behaviour contributes to executive function improvement among young adults: a longitudinal study by Jianxiu Liu, Mengxian Wei, Xingtian Li, Alimjan ablitip, Shiqi Zhang, Hao Ding, Kefeng Zheng, Ruidong Liu, Xindong Ma

“…There is a lack of research on the effects of replacing sedentary behaviour with physical activity on executive function, as well as the dose–response relationship between physical activity and executive function among young adults, underscoring the critical need for prompt investigation. …”
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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Therapeutic Benefits in Renal Function, Cardiovascular Risk, and Physical Activity - A Systematic Review by Łukasz Karaban, Tadeusz Kuźnieców, Monika Paszkowska, Klaudia Mularczyk, Michał Borawski, Aleksandra Ciuła, Anna Jakubiak, Joanna Miśkiewicz, Patrycja Znamirowska, Magdalena Kupis

“…State of knowledge: GLP-1 RAs are well-established in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity. …”
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Albumin-bilirubin grade as an alternative to Child–Pugh class for evaluating liver function within staging systems for hepatocellular carcinoma by Ming-Cheng Guan, Qian Ding, Qian Zhao, Na Li, Ren-Xia Zhang, Shi-Yu Zhang, Ji Wang, Hong Zhu

“…Abstract Background Multiple staging systems for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) have been proposed, where Child–Pugh class (CP) is utilized to assess liver function. However, several inherent limitations occur in CP. …”
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Influence of elastic lumbar support belts on trunk muscle function in patients with non-specific acute lumbar back pain. by Christoph Anders, Agnes Hübner

“…Similarly, pain intensity (VAS) and functional impairment (ODI) over time were recorded in both groups.…”
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Repetitive magnetic stimulation with iTBS600 induces persistent structural and functional plasticity in mouse organotypic slice cultures by Han Lu, Shreyash Garg, Maximilian Lenz, Andreas Vlachos

“…Background:: Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is well known for its ability to induce synaptic plasticity, yet its impact on structural and functional remodeling within stimulated networks remains unclear. …”
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Edaphic factors mediate the response of nitrogen cycling and related enzymatic activities and functional genes to heavy metals: A review by Tracy Opande, Mengru Kong, Di Feng, YuHong Wen, Nathan Okoth, Ali Mohd Yatoo, Fatma Mohamed Ameen Khalil, Ahmed S. Elrys, Lei Meng, Jinbo Zhang

“…This review examines how different HMs affect soil N processes, including N fixation, mineralization, nitrification, denitrification, dissimilatory nitrate reduction to ammonium (DNRA), and immobilization, as well as microbial activities and functional genes related to soil N transformations. …”
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LorDist: a novel method for calculating the distance based on functional data analysis with application to longitudinal microbial data by Xinhe Qi, Menghan Zhang, Tongqing Wei, Jinran Lin, Xingming Zhao, Yin Yao, Yueqing Hu, Yan Zheng

“…Here, we developed longitudinal microbial data distance (LorDist), an innovative method leveraging functional data analysis to model temporal microbial dynamics with enhanced precision. …”
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Morphological analysis and functional connectivity of the insular in patients with dysphagia after cerebral infarction based on resting-state fMRI by Ming Guo, Bingjie Li, Jun Zhao, Chen Bai, Weiyong Yu, Hongxia Zhang, Haoyuan Li, Yongxue Yuan, Qingsu Zhang, Tong Zhang

“…Conclusion Our study found left insular gray matter atrophy underlies the pathology of PSD, and abnormal insular functional connectivity is key to its development. The severity of post-stroke dysphagia can affect the functional connectivity between the insula and the right cerebellum as well as the left occipital lobe. …”
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Transcriptome analysis indicates improved adipose tissue function in growing Iberian pig fed olive by-products based diets by Patricia Palma-Granados, Patricia Palma-Granados, Juan M. García-Casco, Juan M. García-Casco, Ramón Peiró-Pastor, Cristina Óvilo, Miguel A. Delgado, Miguel A. Delgado, Fabián García, Adrián López-García, Adrián López-García, Elena González, María Muñoz

“…Both supplemented diets showed inhibition of functions involved in inflammatory and immune responses, as well as reactive oxygen species production. …”
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Exploring novel roles of lipid droplets and lipid metabolism in regulating inflammation and blood–brain barrier function in neurological diseases by Luo Fu, Luo Fu, Ting Luo, Ting Luo, Zhongnan Hao, Yongli Pan, Yongli Pan, Wenqiang Xin, Lin Zhang, Lin Zhang, Zhuhong Lai, Haitao Zhang, Hua Liu, Wei Wei, Wei Wei

“…However, in neurological diseases such as ischemic stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis, the integrity and function of the BBB can be significantly compromised. …”
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Beyond the surface of capacity building: a mixed-methods study of the core functions and forms of dissemination and implementation science consultations by Kera N. Swanson, Nicole A. Stadnick, Gregory A. Aarons, Lauren Brookman-Frazee, Isaac Bouchard, Zeying Du, Anna G. Brubaker, Carrie Geremia, Kelli Cain, Lilliana R. Conradi, Marisa Sklar, Clare Viglione, Borsika A. Rabin

“…Our team’s systematic review of DIS programs determined that DIS consultations were offered across 67% of programs, yet their specific roles in capacity development were not well defined. This mixed methods study aimed to identify and categorize the functions and forms of consultation activities across three DIS capacity building programs at the University of California San Diego that varied in content focus and infrastructure and then to map findings onto DIS competencies. …”
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Mixed matrix membranes by incorporating methyl-functionalized covalent organic framework into PDMS for high flux ethanol/water separation by Zhibin Ma, Peitong Lian, Jie Li, Yanxiong Ren, Yonghui Shi, Hanze Ma, Yuhang Guo, Qianfeng Pan, Sheng Yuan, Yutong Wang, Heyang Liu, Lixuan Liu, Yuao Dong, Yanlei Su, Jing Zhao, Quanfu An, Guangwei He, Zhongyi Jiang

“…The improved separation performance is attributed to that the incorporation of the COF enhances the hydrophobicity as well as the free volume cavities of the membranes as evidenced by the significantly increased gas permeability (CO2 permeability reaches 26,720 Barrer). …”
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Neurodegenerative VPS41 variants inhibit HOPS function and mTORC1‐dependent TFEB/TFE3 regulation by Reini E N van der Welle, Rebekah Jobling, Christian Burns, Paolo Sanza, Jan A van der Beek, Alfonso Fasano, Lan Chen, Fried J Zwartkruis, Susan Zwakenberg, Edward F Griffin, Corlinda ten Brink, Tineke Veenendaal, Nalan Liv, Conny M A van Ravenswaaij‐Arts, Henny H Lemmink, Rolph Pfundt, Susan Blaser, Carolina Sepulveda, Andres M Lozano, Grace Yoon, Teresa Santiago‐Sim, Cedric S Asensio, Guy A Caldwell, Kim A Caldwell, David Chitayat, Judith Klumperman

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PKN2 enhances the immunosuppressive activity of polymorphonuclear myeloid-derived suppressor cells in esophageal carcinoma by mediating fatty acid oxidation by Xiao Fu, GuoQing Zhang, ZhiChao Hou, TingTing Fu, GuangHui Cui

“…Materials and methods PKN2 expression was determined in GEO database, EC patients, and 4-NQO-induced EC mice, as well as in different types of immune cells. The effect of PKN2 on the function of polymorphonuclear myeloid-derived suppressor cells (PMN-MDSCs) was investigated by co-culture of PMN-MDSCs and CD4+/CD8+ T cells. …”
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The Effect of Combined Aerobic-Resistance Exercise on Interleukin-10 Levels, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor, Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio, Cognitive and Walking Functions in... by Mina Safari, Ramin Shabani, Alireza Elmieh

“…Background and purpose: Aging is a complex process characterized by multiple cellular and molecular disorders, gradually leading to a decline in physiological and cognitive functions. In this context, the prevalence of obesity, a key factor that exacerbates these issues, is increasing. …”
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Innovative diagnostic framework for shoulder instability: a narrative review on machine learning-enhanced scapular dyskinesis assessment in sports injuries by Yahui Fu, Shuai Ma, Benxu Ma, Meng Han, Dongxue Zhao, Ziteng Li

“…This paper rigorously examines the correlation between SI and scapular kinetic irregularities, as well as the functional alterations of periscapular muscle groups, offering a thorough theoretical foundation and practical guidance for clinicians to enhance their understanding of the disease mechanism and develop a more holistic and effective treatment for patients with SI. …”
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Preconditioning of Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells with Leukocyte- and Platelet-Rich Fibrin-Derived Factors Does Not Enhance Their Neuroregenerative Effect by Pascal Gervois, Jessica Ratajczak, Esther Wolfs, Tim Vangansewinkel, Yörg Dillen, Greet Merckx, Annelies Bronckaers, Ivo Lambrichts

“…Pathologies of the central nervous system are characterized by loss of brain tissue and neuronal function which cannot be adequately restored by endogenous repair processes. …”
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