Functional analysis of the GPAT4 gene mutation predicted to affect splicing by Sergey A. Bursakov, Anastasia V. Kovaleva, Artyom V. Brigida, Oleg G. Zaripov

“…The results of functional analysis revealed the sequence variations (rs442541537), transfection experiments in a wild type and mutant cell line model system demonstrated that the investigated mutation in the second intron of the GPAT4 gene was responsible for the presence of a second exon in mature messenger RNA (mRNA). …”
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Translators' paratextual visibility and the functions of paratexts: A mixed-methods study by Fatima Alblooshi, Alaa Alasfour

“…In contrast, the current study develops, for the first time, a quantitative methodology that employs digital corpus tools to explore the functions of translatorial paratexts and the paratextual visibility of translators. …”
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An Analysis of Differential Bundle Functioning in Multidimensional Tests Using the SIBTEST Procedure by Hülya Kelecioğlu, Didem Özdoğan

“…Differential bundle functioning was detected via the SIBTEST procedure. …”
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Internal audit functions and sustainability audits: Insights from manufacturing firms by Gilbert K. Amoako, Jonas Bawuah, Emmanuel Asafo-Adjei, Catherine Ayimbire

“…We examined the nexus between four internal audit functions (IAF) and sustainability audits (SA) of manufacturing firms. …”
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Functionality of Preface in the Integral Perception of Text (“Trans-Atlantic” by Witold Gombrowicz) by Alyona Tychinina

“…In line with the historical poetry considering a text with a few author's prefaces is the most effective way. …”
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SplitAx: A novel method to assess the function of engineered nucleases. by Richard A Axton, Sharmin S Haideri, Martha Lopez-Yrigoyen, Helen A Taylor, Lesley M Forrester

“…Engineered nucleases have been used to generate knockout or reporter cell lines and a range of animal models for human disease. …”
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Neuronal correlates of cognitive function in patients with childhood cerebellar tumor lesions. by Johanna L Reichert, Monika Chocholous, Ulrike Leiss, Thomas Pletschko, Gregor Kasprian, Julia Furtner, Kathrin Kollndorfer, Jacqueline Krajnik, Irene Slavc, Daniela Prayer, Thomas Czech, Veronika Schöpf, Christian Dorfer

“…While it has been shown that cerebellar tumor lesions have an impact on cognitive functions, the extent to which they shape distant neuronal pathways is still largely undescribed. …”
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Avocado seed extract encapsulated in zein nanoparticles as a functional ingredient by Thanida Chuacharoen, Chantana Polprasert, Cristina M. Sabliov

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Manufacturability and functionality assessment of different formats of T-cell engaging bispecific antibodies by Han Ping Loh, Farouq Bin Mahfut, Serene W Chen, Yuhan Huang, Jianxin Huo, Wei Zhang, Kong Peng Lam, Shengli Xu, Yuansheng Yang

“…Numerous T-bsAb formats have been developed, each with advantages and disadvantages in terms of developability, immunogenicity, effector functions, and pharmacokinetics. Here, we systematically compared T-bsAbs produced using eight different formats, evaluating the effect of molecular design of T-bsAbs on their manufacturability and functionality. …”
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Effect of Antimuscarinic Drugs on Cognitive Functions in the Management of Overactive Bladder in Elderly by Ervandy Rangganata, Fina Widia, Harrina Erlianti Rahardjo

“…For several years, antimuscarinics have been validated as the first-line medical treatment for OAB. Despite abundant data obtained from clinical trials provisions the use of antimuscarinics, investigation about the effect of this drug on cognitive function in elderly remains scarce. …”
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Effect of Antimuscarinic Drugs on Cognitive Functions in the Management of Overactive Bladder in Elderly by Ervandy Rangganata, Fina Widia, Harrina Erlianti Rahardjo

“…For several years, antimuscarinics have been validated as the first-line medical treatment for OAB. Despite abundant data obtained from clinical trials provisions the use of antimuscarinics, investigation about the effect of this drug on cognitive function in elderly remains scarce. …”
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Isolation and Functional Characterization of Yeasts from Fermented Plant Based Products by Dilara Devecioglu, Anı Kuscu, Funda Karbancioglu-Guler

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Effect of the Functional Appliances on Skeletal, Dentoalveolar, and Facial Soft Tissue Characteristics by Doris Šimac Pavičić, Anđelo Svirčić, Boris Gašparović, Luka Šimunović, Sara Crnković, Višnja Katić

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Selenium Accumulating Leafy Vegetables Are a Potential Source of Functional Foods by Petro E. Mabeyo, Mkabwa L. K. Manoko, Amra Gruhonjic, Paul A. Fitzpatrick, Göran Landberg, Máté Erdélyi, Stephen S. Nyandoro

“…Hence, following careful evaluation the studied vegetables may be considered as selenium enriched functional foods.…”
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Sustainable Valorization of Jackfruit Peel Waste: Bio‐Functional and Structural Characterization by Rangina Brahma, Subhajit Ray, Prakash Kumar Nayak, Kandi Shridhar

“…By using cutting‐edge and environmentally friendly technology, A. heterophyllus peel can be used as a bioresource (raw material) to obtain a variety of high‐value biocompounds, in line with the circular bioeconomy philosophy. In this work, we examined A. heterophyllus peel, from its chemical composition to its functional and biological characteristics. …”
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Efficient Numerical Quadrature for Highly Oscillatory Integrals with Bessel Function Kernels by Guo He, Yuying Liu

“…For one of these integrals, we reformulate the Bessel function <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><msub><mi>J</mi><mi>ν</mi></msub><mrow><mo stretchy="false">(</mo><mi>z</mi><mo stretchy="false">)</mo></mrow></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> as a linear combination of the modified Bessel function of the second kind <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><msub><mi>K</mi><mi>ν</mi></msub><mrow><mo stretchy="false">(</mo><mi>z</mi><mo stretchy="false">)</mo></mrow></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>, subsequently transforming it into a line integral over an infinite interval on the complex plane. …”
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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DISTAL OCCLUSION ABOUT MORPHOLOGICAL AND FUNCTIONAL DISORDERS OF THE SPINE by O. I. Dushyna

“…Based on the analysis of selected studies it became apparent that the different degrees of scoliosis prevails unilateral distal occlusion, the risk of a unilateral cross-bite and the central line deviation. Conclusion. High-risk groups (functional and morphological disorders of the spine) need the early diagnosis and prevention of distal occlusion. …”
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Genetic evidence of serum phosphate-independent functions of FGF-23 on bone. by Despina Sitara, Somi Kim, Mohammed S Razzaque, Clemens Bergwitz, Takashi Taguchi, Christiane Schüler, Reinhold G Erben, Beate Lanske

“…To elucidate the pathophysiological role of augmented renal proximal tubular expression of NaPi2a in Fgf-23-/- mice and to examine serum phosphate-independent functions of Fgf23 in bone, we generated a new mouse line deficient in both Fgf-23 and NaPi2a genes, and determined the effect of genomic ablation of NaPi2a from Fgf-23-/- mice on phosphate homeostasis and skeletal mineralization. …”
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Massively parallel interrogation of human functional variants modulating cancer immunosurveillance by Ying Liu, Yongshuo Liu, Xuran Niu, Ang Chen, Yizhou Li, Ying Yu, Binrui Mo, Zhiheng Liu, Tao Xu, Jie Cheng, Zeguang Wu, Wensheng Wei

“…Our findings provide an unprecedented resource of functional residues that regulate cancer immunosurveillance, offering valuable guidance for clinical diagnosis, ICB therapy, and the development of innovative drugs for cancer treatment.…”
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Taxonomic and functional nestedness of bird communities in urban parks of Liuzhou, China by Binqiang Li, Nehafta Bibi, Shanjun Ma, Wenxuan Chen, Miaodan Yang, Na Xiang, Qingjiang Cui, Lifeng Tan

“…In this study, we examined the nestedness patterns of bird assemblages (all birds, passerines, insectivorous, omnivorous and resident birds) across 17 urban parks in Liuzhou of Guangxi Province, China, focusing on taxonomic and functional nestedness. From April 2021 to February 2022, we conducted line transect surveys of bird communities, with three surveys during the breeding season and three surveys during the non-breeding season. …”
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