Polyethylene glycol-phospholipid functionalized single-walled carbon nanotubes for enhanced siRNA systemic delivery by Yuen-Fen Tan, Ling-Wei Hii, Wei-Meng Lim, Soon-Keng Cheong, Chee-Onn Leong, Maxine Swee-Li Yee, Chun-Wai Mai

“…This study used single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) functionalized with polyethylene glycolated (PEGylated) phospholipids (PL-PEG) derivatives for systemic siRNA delivery. …”
Get full text

Cloning and function analysis of ZmICE1a, a contributor to the melioration of maize kernel traits by Yifei Xiao, Liang Tu, Yulin Jiang, Pengfei Liu, Xiangyang Guo, Angui Wang, Yunfang Zhu, Xuefeng Lu, Zehui Chen, Xun Wu

“…In our previous research, a critical quantitative trait locus (QTL), qKWEI3.1, associated with kernel weight was mapped using a maize F2:3 population derived from the parental lines SCML0849 and ZNC442. In the present study, qKWEI3.1 was fine-mapped, the ZmICE1a gene was cloned, and the relevant functions of ZmICE1a were dissected. …”
Get full text

Information and communication technologies for the improvement of cognitive function in healthy older adults: a systematic review protocol by Roland Pastells-Peiró, Filip Bellon, Esther Rubinat Arnaldo, Jordi Martínez-Soldevila, Montserrat Gea-Sánchez, Helena Fernández-Lago

“…Introduction Mild cognitive impairment is one of the consequences of ageing, causing functional disability, a poor quality of life and an increased socioeconomic expenditure. …”
Get full text

A pan-cancer study of ADAM9’s immunological function and prognostic value particularly in liver cancer by Mandana AmeliMojarad, Melika AmeliMojarad, Jiang Wang, Vahid Tavakolpour, Parvin Shariati

“…Abstract A pan-cancer analysis summarizing the overall changes in mRNA and protein stability of ADM9, as well as its oncogenic function on immune cell line modulation and checkpoints within the tumor microenvironment (TME), is lacking, despite the fact that ADM9 up-regulation is correlated with the progression of many cancers. …”
Get full text

Effect of single bout exercise modalities on multi-domain cognitive function in recreationally active older adults by Syed Murshid, Adam Linoby, Raja Nurul Jannat Raja Hussain

“…Conclusions: It is suggested that open-skill exercises may offer result in immediate cognitive improvement than closed-skill activities, particularly in working memory and executive function. …”
Get full text

INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY OF TALGAN PRODUCTION AS A COMPONENT OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS TAKING INTO ACCOUNT NATIONAL TRADITIONS OF NUTRITION by Borodulin D.M., Shulbaeva M.T., Musina O.N., Shepieva B.M.

Get full text

Differential Cryptanalysis of the Reduced Pointer Authentication Code Function Used in Arm’s FEAT_PACQARMA3 Feature by Roberto Avanzi, Orr Dunkelman, Shibam Ghosh

“…PAC is deployed on billions of devices as a first line of defense to harden system software and complex programs against software exploitation. …”
Get full text

The effects of Fe2O3 nanoparticles on catalytic function of human acetylcholinesterase: size and concentration role by Samaneh Rashtbari, Zahra Hassanpour Aydinlou, Leila Sadeghi

“…Conclusion: These findings provide helpful information about the impact of Fe2O3 NPs on the structure and function of AChE and could offer new insights into the risk assessment of the medical application of nanoparticles.…”
Get full text

Evidence for a Role of the Long Non-Coding RNA ITGB2-AS1 in Eosinophil Differentiation and Functions by Timothée Fettrelet, Aref Hosseini, Jacqueline Wyss, Joanna Boros-Majewska, Darko Stojkov, Shida Yousefi, Hans-Uwe Simon

“…These findings suggest that <i>ITGB2-AS1</i> plays a pivotal role in eosinophil differentiation and function, positioning it as a novel regulator in eosinophil biology.…”
Get full text

Multifocal Electroretinography in Assessment of Macular Function after Internal Limiting Membrane Peeling in Macular Hole Surgery by M. Y. Faria, D. C. Sousa, S. Mano, R. Marques, N. P. Ferreira, A. Fonseca

“…We relate integrity of inner and outer macular layers with functional results with mfERG. Methods. Nonrandomized prospective study of 33 consecutive eyes of 33 patients with macular hole who underwent vitrectomy with ILM peeling. …”
Get full text

A Detailed Anatomical Description of the Gastrocnemius Muscle—Is It Anatomically Positioned to Function as an Antagonist to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament? by Kevin Thomas, Jason Peeler

“…Further research should be directed at exploring the functional significance (if any) of these differences and examining the effect they may have on ACL function and knee joint kinematics.…”
Get full text

Anticancer and Antimicrobial Activity of Copper(II) Complexes with Fluorine-Functionalized Schiff Bases: A Mini-Review by María Esther Moreno-Narváez, Lucero González-Sebastián, Raúl Colorado-Peralta, Viviana Reyes-Márquez, Luz Ofelia Franco-Sandoval, Adriana Romo-Pérez, Jesús Antonio Cruz-Navarro, Ivone Vanessa Mañozca-Dosman, Alberto Aragón-Muriel, David Morales-Morales

Get full text

Regulatory Function of Polyamine Oxidase-Generated Hydrogen Peroxide in Ethylene-Induced Stomatal Closure in Arabidopsis thaliana by Zhi-hui HOU, Guo-hua LIU, Li-xia HOU, Lan-xiang WANG, Xin LIU

Get full text

Valorization of Coffee Silverskin via Integrated Biorefinery for the Production of Bioactive Peptides and Xylooligosaccharides: Functional and Prebiotic Properties by Thanongsak Chaiyaso, Kamon Yakul, Wilasinee Jirarat, Wanaporn Tapingkae, Noppol Leksawasdi, Pornchai Rachtanapun

“…The co-produced peptides and CS-XOS offer significant potential as functional food ingredients and nutraceuticals.…”
Get full text

Effect of Eight Weeks of 11+ Training on Functional Movement Screening Test Scores in Female Futsal Players by Akram Kiani Sheikhabadi, Reza Mahdavinejad, Nader Rahnma

“…Objective: The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of an 8-week 11+ exercise program on seven test scores of Functional Movement Screening (FMS) in female futsal players. …”
Get full text

Clinical significance and biological function of PRKCQ-AS1/miR-582-3p expression in LUAD by Lingling Liu, Xiaofen Liu, Xiaojiao Wu, Hang Fang, Jingjing Shi, Wei Jiang

Get full text

Digitoflavone Ameliorates Acute Lung Injury via Disturbing the Formation of Functional Stimulator of Interferon Genes Signalosome by Jun-Jie Li, Qing Yao, Ming Dong, Yan Wang, Ye Xiu, Zhi-Xin Wu, Xiao-Mei Zhao, Yin-Kang Wang, Xian-Ling Wang, Yu-Xuan Tian, Xiao-He Xiao, Zhao-Fang Bai

“…Conclusions: Our results suggest that DG is an inhibitor of the cGAS-STING signaling pathway, which may act by affecting the formation of functional STING signaling pathways. Moreover, the ameliorative effect of DG on acute lung injury could be used to treat cGAS-STING pathway-mediated inflammatory diseases.…”
Get full text

Relationship between klotho, neurotrophic factors (BDNF, NGF, GDNF) and cognitive functions in patients with bipolar disorder by Zeynep Çelebi, Esra Yazıcı, Derya Güzel Erdoğan, Onur Davutoglu, Ahmet Bulent Yazıcı

“…Abstract Background Klotho and neurotrophic factors, including brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), nerve growth factor (NGF), and glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF), have been shown to play a role in cognitive functions. …”
Get full text

Development of nanofiber facial mask inspired by the multi-function of dried ginger (Zingiberis Rhizoma) essential oil by Yiwen Hao, Xia Lin, Wenwen Liu, Tinghongyang Jiang, Xing Zhang, Shasha Yang, You Huang, Wenjing Lai, Chaomei Fu, Zhen Zhang

Get full text

Functional validation to explore the protective role of miR-223 in Staphylococcus aureus-induced bovine mastitis by Xueqin Liu, Siyuan Mi, Gerile Dari, Siqian Chen, Jiuzhou Song, David E. MacHugh, Ying Yu

Get full text