Long noncoding nature brain-derived neurotrophic factor antisense is associated with poor prognosis and functional regulation in non–small cell lung caner by MingJing Shen, Zhonghua Xu, Kanqiu Jiang, Weihua Xu, Yongbin Chen, ZhongHeng Xu

“…In this study, we evaluated the prognostic potential and functional regulation of human nature antisense, brain-derived neurotrophic factor antisense, in non–small cell lung cancer. …”
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Initial Mass Functions of Young Stellar Clusters from the Gemini Spectroscopic Survey of Nearby Galaxies. I. Young Massive Clusters in the Antennae Galaxies by Jae-Rim Koo, Hyun-Jeong Kim, Beomdu Lim

“…The stellar initial mass function (IMF) is a key parameter to understand the star formation process and the integrated properties of stellar populations in remote galaxies. …”
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Functional Analysis of <i>Malus halliana</i> <i>WRKY69</i> Transcription Factor (TF) Under Iron (Fe) Deficiency Stress by Hongjia Luo, Wenqing Liu, Xiaoya Wang, Yanxiu Wang

“…Fe deficiency in apple trees can lead to leaf chlorosis and impede root development, resulting in significant alterations in signaling, metabolism, and genetic functions, which severely restricts fruit yield and quality. …”
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MECHANICAL CALCULATION OF FLEXIBLE WIRES WHEN THE CONCENTRATED FORCES ARE REPLACED BY A DISTRIBUTED LOAD by Yu. V. Bladyko

“…The objective of mechanical calculation of flexible wires of substations and overhead lines is to determine the sag and tension in different climatic conditions. …”
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EFFECT OF FUROSTANOL GLYCOSIDES FROM CULTURED DIOSCOREA DELTOIDEA CELLS ON REGULATORY FUNCTION OF ENDOTHELIUM IN A RAT MODEL OF HYPOESTROGEN-INDUCED ENDOTHELIAL DYSFUNCTION by E. B. Artyushkova, N. G. Gumanova, V. A. Metelskaya, T. G. Pokrovskaya, V. I. Kochkarov, M. V. Korokin, M. V. Pokrovsky, L. V. Korokina, A. M. Nosov, M. M. Korneev

“…To study the effects of furostanol glycosides from cultured Dioscorea Deltoidea cells (DM-05, Institute of Plant Physiology, RAS) on physiological and biochemical markers of endothelial function in rats with hypoestrogen-induced endothelial dysfunction.Material and methods. 10 female rats of Wistar line, with body mass 200-300 g have been included in the experiment. …”
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Transglutaminase Shows Better Functionality on High Digestible, High Lysine Sorghum-Wheat Composite Dough and Bread, Compared to Normal Sorghum-Wheat Composites by Yunus Emre Tunçil, Mehtap Fevzioglu, Seda Arioglu-Tunçil, Gebisa Ejeta, Osvaldo H. Campanella, Bruce R Hamaker

“…This study aimed to test whether improved HDHL lines can provide further enhanced functionality through the effects of transglutaminase (TG) enzyme to improve dough rheological properties. …”
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Pan-cancer profiling of FZD2 as a prognostic biomarker: integrative multi-omics analysis with experimental validation and functional characterization in gastric cancer by Sijiang Zhou, Sijiang Zhou, Sijiang Zhou, Sijiang Zhou, Da Li, Da Li, Da Li, Da Li, Chao Quan, Chao Quan, Zhu Yu, Zhu Yu, Zhu Yu, Yue Feng, Yue Feng, Yue Feng, Yue Feng, Shengyu Wang, Shengyu Wang, Shengyu Wang, Shengyu Wang, Yong Li, Yong Li, Yong Li, Yong Li, Tongtong Qi, Tongtong Qi, Tongtong Qi, Tongtong Qi, Junqiang Chen, Junqiang Chen, Junqiang Chen, Junqiang Chen

“…To investigate the functional impact of FZD2, loss-of-function experiments were carried out in gastric cancer cell lines using siRNA-mediated knockdown. …”
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Conditional Moment Closure Modelling of a Lifted H2/N2 Turbulent Jet Flame Using the Presumed Mapping Function Approach by Ahmad El Sayed, Roydon A. Fraser

“…The PMF results are in line with those of the β-PDF and compare well to measurements. …”
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Enabling Green Cellular Networks: A Review and Proposal Leveraging Software-Defined Networking, Network Function Virtualization, and Cloud-Radio Access Network by Radheshyam Singh, Line M. P. Larsen, Eder Ollora Zaballa, Michael Stübert Berger, Christian Kloch, Lars Dittmann

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Novel protocatechuic acid encapsulated bovine serum albumin functionalized folic acid nanoparticles for targeted therapy in urethane-induced lung cancer model by Alaa I. Ibrahim, Heba A. Sahyon, Adel M. Attia, Ashraf A. El-Shehawy

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Zip4 (Slc39a4) expression is activated in hepatocellular carcinomas and functions to repress apoptosis, enhance cell cycle and increase migration. by Benjamin P Weaver, Yuxia Zhang, Stephen Hiscox, Grace L Guo, Udayan Apte, Kathryn M Taylor, Christian T Sheline, Li Wang, Glen K Andrews

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Adipose Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Exosomes Enhance PC12 Cell Function through the Activation of the PI3K/AKT Pathway by Yong Xie, Yangping Chen, Yuyuan Zhu, Xia Chen, Tiecheng Lin, Dan Zhou

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Identification and characterization of endogenous biomarkers for hepatic vectorial transport (OATP1B3-P-gp) function using metabolomics with serum pharmacology by Yong-wen Jin, Yan-rong Ma, Ming-kang Zhang, Wen-bin Xia, Pei Yuan, Bo-xia Li, Yu-hui Wei, Xin-an Wu

“…The present study was designed to identify a suitable endogenous biomarker for the assessment of OATP1B3-P-gp function in the liver. We established stably transfected HEK293T-OATP1B3 and HEK293T-P-gp cell lines. …”
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Genetic Analysis Reveals a Hierarchy of Interactions between Polycystin-Encoding Genes and Genes Controlling Cilia Function during Left-Right Determination. by Daniel T Grimes, Jennifer L Keynton, Maria T Buenavista, Xingjian Jin, Saloni H Patel, Shinohara Kyosuke, Jennifer Vibert, Debbie J Williams, Hiroshi Hamada, Rohanah Hussain, Surya M Nauli, Dominic P Norris

“…Finally, we show that an extracellular PKD domain within PKD1L1 is crucial for PKD1L1 function; as such, destabilizing the domain causes L-R defects in the mouse. …”
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Phenotypic and transcriptomic analysis reveals key genes associated with plant height in rubber tree and functional characterization of the candidate gene HbFLA11 by Baoyi Yang, Yuanyuan Zhang, Weiguo Li, Xiao Huang, Xinsheng Gao, Juncang Qi, Xiangjun Wang

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Study design and procedures in the incontinence post robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: anatomical and functional causes (IPA) – a prospective observational clinical trial by Katarina Koss Modig, Rebecka Arnsrud Godtman, Fredrik Langkilde, Marianne Månsson, Jonas Wallström, Johan Stranne

“… Objective: To describe the study design and procedures of the incontinence post robot- assisted radical prostatectomy, anatomical and functional causes (IPA) trial. This trial aims to identify and study patient and procedure specific factors leading to urinary incontinence post robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP). …”
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Non-invasive MRI of blood-cerebrospinal fluid-barrier function in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease: a potential biomarker of early pathology by Charith Perera, Renata Cruz, Noam Shemesh, Tânia Carvalho, David L. Thomas, Jack Wells, Andrada Ianuș

“…Abstract Background Choroid plexus (CP) or blood-cerebrospinal fluid-barrier (BCSFB) is a unique functional tissue which lines the brain’s fluid-filled ventricles, with a crucial role in CSF production and clearance. …”
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Some Relational and Sequential Results, and a Relational Modification of a False Lemma of Paweł Pasteczka on the Constancy of the Composition of Certain Set-Valued Functions by Zoltán Boros, Rezső L. Lovas, Árpád Száz

“…After establishing some basic facts on binary relations and sequential convergences, we prove a relational modification of a false, but interesting lemma of Paweł Pasteczka on the constancy of the composition of certain set-valued functions [<i>There is at most one continuous invariant mean</i>, Aequat. …”
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Functional and Morphological Correlations before and after Video-Documented 23-Gauge Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Membrane and ILM Peeling in Patients with Macular Pucker by Wolfgang J. Mayer, Clara Fazekas, Ricarda Schumann, Armin Wolf, Denise Compera, Anselm Kampik, Christos Haritoglou

“…Purpose. To assess functional and morphological alterations following video-documented surgery for epiretinal membranes. …”
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Automated fluorine-18 radiolabeling via an alkyne–azide cycloaddition reaction on a dual peptide-functionalized liposome surface for in vivo PET imaging by Marco Iannone, Marcelo Kravicz, Paolo Rainone, Paolo Rainone, Paolo Rainone, Antonia I. Antoniou, Stefano Stucchi, Stefano Stucchi, Silvia Valtorta, Silvia Valtorta, Silvia Valtorta, Silvia Valtorta, Arianna Amenta, Elia Anna Turolla, Elia Anna Turolla, Sara Pellegrino, Sara Pellegrino, Daniele Passarella, Elisa Vino, Sergio Todde, Sergio Todde, Sergio Todde, Francesca Re, Francesca Re, Pierfausto Seneci, Rosa Maria Moresco, Rosa Maria Moresco, Rosa Maria Moresco, Rosa Maria Moresco

“…The in vivo uptake of these liposomes is evaluated in an orthotopic glioma mouse model (Gli36ΔEGFR cell line) using PET/computed tomography (CT).Results and discussionThe results demonstrate a higher tumor/background ratio, a faster clearance rate, and a lower uptake in healthy brain tissue and peripheral regions for mApoE- and MSLP-functionalized liposomes than for non-functionalized liposomes, prompting further characterization. …”
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