Identification of a potentially functional MKS2/ALT homolog gene in the genome of the cultivated potato Solanum tuberosum by Huong Thi Diem Tran, Thuong Thi Hong Nguye

“…A combined in silico approach including sequence alignment, phylogenetic assessment, 3D structural modeling and RNA-sequencing data analysis was performed to exploit the functional properties of this gene. …”
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Association of Rate of Functional Recovery With Therapy Time and Content Among Adults With Acquired Brain Injuries in Inpatient Rehabilitation by Alison M. Cogan, PhD, OTR/L, Pamela Roberts, PhD, OTR/L, SCFES, FAOTA, CPHQ, FNAP, FACRM, Trudy Mallinson, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, FACRM

“…Main Outcome Measures: Gain rate in self-care and mobility function, using the Functional Independence Measure. …”
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Efficacy of neck-mounted lazy holder for smartphones on cervical pain and function in patients with non-specific neck pain by Omnia Mohamed Mohamed Abdel Moneim, Ragia Mohamed Kamel, Mohamed Ibrahim Abdelhay

“…Abstract Background Non-specific neck pain (NSNP) is characterized by pain, stiffness, functional limitation impacting overall quality of life. …”
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Bridging Science and Lifestyle: A Feasibility Study for Developing a Novel Functional Food to Support Well-Being by Efstratios Christodoulou, Sotiria Laoutari, Fani Athanasiou, Eleni Poutli, Demetriana Andreou, Yiannis Kourkoutas, Antonios E. Koutelidakis

“…Most functional foods consumed were natural and aligned with the Mediterranean dietary pattern, such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, herbal infusions, and honey, all demonstrating positive effects on mental and physical health. …”
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Newly Isolated Priestia megaterium LAMA1607 for Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal: A Genomic and Functional Characterization by Maria Eduarda Castro do Nascimento, Letícia Coelho Montagna, Laíza Manfroi, Yan de Oliveira Laaf, Luigi Ferrazza Maiochi, Marcus Adonai Castro da Silva, André Oliveira de Souza Lima

“…Conclusions: Genomic analysis suggests that P. megaterium LAMA1607 possesses the mechanistic functions for phosphorus uptake, transport, and storage while also identifying additional biotechnologically relevant enzymes and capabilities. …”
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Human hair follicle-derived mesenchymal stem cells improve ovarian function in cyclophosphamide-induced POF mice by Jinhua Mo, Hong Hu, Pengdong Li, Yang Ye, Wanle Chen, Lei Chen, Jing Qiao, Xiaoying Zhao, Qiuxia Yan, Cairong Chen

“…Conclusion HF-MSCs can improve ovarian function in cyclophosphamide-induced POF mice, and the effects were superior to HU-MSCs. …”
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Cloning and function prediction of full-length cDNA for cathepsin E derived from medaka (Oryzias latipes) by WANG Jiaqing, DONG Huiming, LI Zhengang, LI Shaoming, WANG Ruonan, FU Yujie

“…The overall shape of CtpE protein from medaka and porcine pepsinogen showed ellipsoid, and formed a relatively independent space entity.In conclusion, OlCtpE may play a very important role in the immune processing and presentation of exogenous antigen. Cloning and function analysis of the OlCtpE provide essential evidence for further studies on immune gene function.…”
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Electronic and optical properties of molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) mono layer using density functional theory (DFT) calculations by Zeleke Deressa Gerbi

“…The PDOS and absorption spectrum confirm the dominant role of Mo-d and S-p orbitals in shaping the conduction and valence bands, respectively, with the absorption peak at 0.94 eV aligning with experimental observations. The dielectric function reveals a smooth transition from transparency to refractivity at higher photon energies, supporting its potential in photonic and integrated circuit applications. …”
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Saponins from <i>Solanum nigrum</i> L. Fruit: Extraction Optimization, Structural Characterization, and Dual-Functional Efficacy by Shuyuan Chen, Weiyun Guo, Tonghe Zhang, Jianfang Chen, Li Huang, Jihong Huang, Ruqiang Huang

“…To the best of our knowledge, this work provides the first empirical evidence of <i>S. nigrum</i> fruit saponins as dual-functional natural preservatives, synergistically suppressing lipid oxidation and microbial growth. …”
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hiPSC-derived cardiac fibroblasts dynamically enhance the mechanical function of hiPSC-derived cardiomyocytes on an engineered substrate by Mitchell Josvai, Mitchell Josvai, Jodi Lawson, Jodi Lawson, Harshal Kanade, Harshal Kanade, Meghana Kalluri, Meghana Kalluri, Corey L. Anderson, Jianhua Zhang, Alana Stempien, Alana Stempien, Lee L. Eckhardt, Timothy J. Kamp, Timothy J. Kamp, Wendy C. Crone, Wendy C. Crone, Wendy C. Crone, Wendy C. Crone

“…However, FCM does not influence CM spontaneous rate, contractile alignment, anisotropy, or relaxation kinetics compared to CM Only control.DiscussionThese data suggest that hiPSC-CFs exert dynamic and multifactorial effects on the mechanical function of hiPSC-CMs and highlight the importance of CFs in both the native heart and in vitro cardiac models. …”
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Discussing the epidemiology of COVID-19 model with the effective numerical scheme by Abeer Aljohani, Shahbaz Mustafa, Shan Ali Khan, Abdullah Alhushaybari, Herbert Mukalazi

“…The Enastu Criterion and the Lyapunov Function are used to demonstrate the global stability of the disease free and endemic equilibria. …”
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Effects of external Chinese herbal therapy combined with pulse electromagnetic field on older adults with knee osteoarthritis: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial by Xiang Li, Foxiao Li, An Yu, Qi Bu, Ruirui Wang, Lijing Li, Wei Zhang, Lei Yang

“…The primary endpoints are pain and functional capacity, while secondary measures encompass lower limb range of motion, alignment, joint space, and serum cytokine levels. …”
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Laser Micromachining for the Nucleation Control of Nickel Microtextures for IR Emission by Tatsuhiko Aizawa, Hiroki Nakata, Takeshi Nasu

“…These unit cells and their alignments were measured through scanning electron microscopy and laser microscopy. …”
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Vortioxetine improves symptomatic and functional outcomes in major depressive disorder: a novel dual outcome measure in depressive disorders by М. С. Christensen, Н. Loft, R. S. McIntyre

“…With symptomatic remission and functional recovery as the overarching therapeutic objectives of antidepressant therapy, composite endpoint measures that conjointly consider both aspects of treatment are needed. …”
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Bioinspired piezoelectric patch design for sonodynamic therapy: a preclinical mechanistic evaluation of rotator cuff repair and functional regeneration by Rui Shi, Rui Shi, Fei Liu, Qihuang Qin, Pinxue Li, Ziqi Huo, You Zhou, Chunyan Jiang

“…Following rotator cuff injury repair, the lack of a compositional, structural, and functional gradient at the interface results in stress concentration and a high rate of postoperative re-tears. …”
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Transcriptomic and Functional Landscape of Adult Human Spinal Cord NSPCs Compared to iPSC-Derived Neural Progenitor Cells by Sasi Kumar Jagadeesan, Ahmad Galuta, Ryan Vimukthi Sandarage, Eve Chung Tsai

“…While induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived NSPCs offer significant therapeutic potential, understanding their molecular and functional alignment with bona fide spinal cord NSPCs is crucial for developing autologous cell therapies that enhance spinal cord regeneration and minimize immune rejection. …”
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UHT processing in the context of plant-based beverages: A scientific review on product characteristics and the functional role of plant proteins by Jéssica da Silva Matos, Paula Zambe Azevedo, Juliana Ely Granato Costa, Heloísa de Fátima Mendes Justino, Carlos Victor Lamarão, Edgar Aparecido Sanches, Jaqueline de Araújo Bezerra, Paulo César Stringheta, Evandro Martins, Pedro Henrique Campelo

“…Anticipated trends include diversified plant protein sources, enhanced sensory attributes, sustainable packaging, functional ingredient incorporation, and personalized products aligned with consumer preferences. …”
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Hidden features: CD36/SR-B2, a master regulator of macrophage phenotype/function through metabolism by Yuge Chen, Xuejia Zhang, Xuejia Zhang, Shengbin Huang, Shengbin Huang, Maria Febbraio

“…Macrophage CD36 is a key functional player in metabolic expression profiles that determine phenotype. …”
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Increasing Slow Learner Reading Abilities Through Functional Reading : A Single-Case Study on An Elementary School Student by Michelle Torita Shinta Nauli, Lucia RM Royanto

“…The results indicates that slow learners benefit from frequent, concrete, and visually based learning abilities that aligns for their need for repetition. This study highlights the importance of functional literacy in enhancing independent living skills among slow learners, providing the students with the tool to better navigate their surroundings.…”
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Billion‐Scale Expansion of Functional hiPSC‐Derived Cardiomyocytes in Bioreactors Through Oxygen Control and Continuous Wnt Activation by Pedro Vicente, Lara R. Inocêncio, Asier Ullate‐Agote, Ana F. Louro, João Jacinto, Beatriz Gamelas, Olalla Iglesias‐García, Patxi San Martin‐Uriz, Paula Aguirre‐Ruiz, Gonzalo R. Ríos‐Muñoz, María Eugenia Fernández‐Santos, Alain vanMil, Joost P. G. Sluijter, Felipe Prósper, Manuel M Mazo Vega, Paula M. Alves, Margarida Serra

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