Alternative strategies based on transgenic Drosophila melanogaster for the functional characterization of insect Ionotropic Receptors by Cristina M. Crava, William B. Walker, Alberto Maria Cattaneo

“…Additionally, the unsuccessful deorphanization in HEK cells highlights the complex requirements for IR functionality, supporting the use of Drosophila OSNs as a more suitable expression system.…”
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Functional positioning in robotic medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: a step-by-step technique by Andriollo Luca, Mazzella Giovan Giuseppe, Koutserimpas Christos, Gregori Pietro, Servien Elvire, Batailler Cécile, Lustig Sébastien

“…Recent advances in robotic-assisted techniques have contributed to more personalized and reproducible procedures. Functional Positioning (FP), a three-dimensional alignment concept, introduces a tailored approach based on a surgical technique that is both effective and reproducible. …”
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The efficacy of training on the four quadrant brain processes on cognitive functions of students with mathematical disorders by zohreh sadat moeini, farnaz Keshavarzi Arshadi, Masoud Gholam Ali Lavasani, SAEED hasanzadeh

“…The impact on active memory and processing speed was more significant than the other five factors (p < 0.05). …”
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Comparative Analysis and Optimal Selection of Calibration Functions in Pure Rotational Raman Lidar Technique by Yinghong Yu, Siying Chen, Wangshu Tan, Rongzheng Cao, Yixuan Xie, He Chen, Pan Guo, Jie Yu, Rui Hu, Haokai Yang, Xin Li

“…Within the calibration interval, the FCF performs better, especially with more coefficients. However, outside the calibration interval, the linear calibration function (which can be considered a two-coefficient FCF) has an obvious advantage. …”
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Grip Strength Impairment and Neuropathic-Like Pain as Predictors of Functional Decline in Hand Osteoarthritis by Mathieu S, Fayet F, Salembien MH, Rodere M, Soubrier M, Tournadre A

“…Sixty HOA patients had neuropathic-like pain (56.0%); these were younger, had a higher FIHOA, and reported more night awakening and morning stiffness; however, C-reactive protein (CRP) levels were not different.Conclusion: Neuropathic-like pain and sarcopenia exacerbate functional decline in HOA, highlighting the need for targeted interventions beyond conventional analgesics.Keywords: hand osteoarthritis, neuropathic-like pain, grip strength, sarcopenia…”
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The effect of ambient temperature on thyroid function parameters: a daily level panel study by Tao Wang, Hailin Ma, Zhaoqing Jin, Ting Yang, Zhiqiang Zhao, Aerdake Wulalibieke, Qishan Wang, Yu Cao, Shenghong Yang

“…Abstract Background The association between season and thyroid function parameters has been extensively studied, but the non-linear and lagged effects of extremely low ambient temperature on thyroid function parameters remain unknown. …”
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Recovery of left ventricular function after surgery for aortic and mitral regurgitation with heart failure by Wei-Tsung Lai, I-Chen Chen, Ming-Chon Hsiung, Ting-Chao Lin, Kuan-Chih Huang, Chung-Yi Chang, Jeng Wei

“…This study is sought to investigate the predictors of postoperative LV function recovery in left-sided regurgitant VHD with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), especially for mixed VHD. …”
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Functionalized-AgNPs for Long-Term Stability and Its Applicability in the Detection of Manganese Ions by Van-Tuan Hoang, Mai Mai, Le Thi Tam, Ngoc Phan Vu, Nguyen Tien Khi, Phuong Dinh Tam, Tran Quang Huy, Anh-Tuan Le, Ngo Xuan Dinh, Vinh-Hoang Tran

“…PHMB-functionalized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs/PHMB) exhibited better stability than others and could be stored at ambient temperature for at least 180 days. …”
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Functional Characterization of the SHIP1-Domains Regarding Their Contribution to Inositol 5-Phosphatase Activity by Spike Murphy Müller, Nina Nelson, Manfred Jücker

“…To determine the contribution of the individual domains to catalytic activity, the full-length protein was compared with truncated constructs lacking one or more domain(s), regarding the substrate turnover (k_cat) and catalytic efficiency (k_cat/K_m) towards ci8-PtdIns(3,4,5)P₃. …”
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Functional Brain Connectivity during Multiple Motor Imagery Tasks in Spinal Cord Injury by Alkinoos Athanasiou, Nikos Terzopoulos, Niki Pandria, Ioannis Xygonakis, Nicolas Foroglou, Konstantinos Polyzoidis, Panagiotis D. Bamidis

“…Most studies on functional connectivity have focused on chronic complete injury or resting-state condition. …”
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Neurocognitive functioning over the course of STAIR Narrative Therapy for ICD-11 complex PTSD by Madoka Niwa, Tomoko Kato, Yosuke Suga, Rieko Otomo, Mayumi Sugawara, Mie Matsui, Toshiko Kamo, Hiroaki Hori, Yoshiharu Kim

“…These problems can interfere with the individual’s daily functioning and recovery. Given the different symptom features and potentially different neural profiles between ICD-11 complex PTSD (CPTSD) and PTSD, neurocognitive dysfunction is considered an even more serious problem in CPTSD. …”
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Genetic and functional characterization of inherited complex chromosomal rearrangements in a family with multisystem anomalies by He Fang, Stephen M. Eacker, Yu Wu, Whitney Neufeld-Kaiser, Mercy Laurino, Siobán Keel, Marshall S. Horwitz, Yajuan J. Liu

“…Purpose: Complex chromosomal rearrangements (CCRs) are rare structural variants involving 3 or more chromosomal breakpoints. Most de novo-reported CCRs pose challenges for diagnosis and management. …”
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Omaveloxolone, But Not Dimethyl Fumarate, Improves Cardiac Function in Friedreich's Ataxia Mice With Severe Cardiomyopathy by Lili Salinas, Francisco Figueroa, Claire B. Montgomery, Phung N. Thai, Nipavan Chiamvimonvat, Gino Cortopassi, Elena N. Dedkova

“…Results Omaveloxolone significantly improved cardiac contractile function and markers of heart failure in FA such as Nppb, Aldh1a3, and Gdf15. …”
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Oxidative stress biomarkers for assessing the synergistic toxicity of emamectin benzoate and cyantraniliprole on liver function by Yaxuan Zhang, Yuxin Xiang, Zhiyong Cao, Kaijie Dai, Shuyan Gui, Yuying Liu, Ziqi Liu, Yanhong Shi, Haiqun Cao, Jinjing Xiao

“…We observed a remarkable increase in serum biochemical parameters related to rat liver function when rat liver was exposed to the binary mixture of emamectin benzoate and cyantraniliprole. …”
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Validation of Novel Biomarkers for Prostate Cancer Progression by the Combination of Bioinformatics, Clinical and Functional Studies. by Saeid Alinezhad, Riina-Minna Väänänen, Jesse Mattsson, Yifeng Li, Terhi Tallgrén, Natalia Tong Ochoa, Anders Bjartell, Malin Åkerfelt, Pekka Taimen, Peter J Boström, Kim Pettersson, Matthias Nees

“…In conclusion, DLX1 and RHOU showed the strongest potential as useful clinical biomarkers for PCa diagnosis, further validated by their functional roles in PCa progression. These candidates may be useful for more reliable identification of relapses or therapy failures prior to the recurrence local or distant metastases.…”
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Uncovering novel functions of the enigmatic, abundant, and active Anaerolineae in a salt marsh ecosystem by Paige E. Payne, Loren N. Knobbe, Patricia Chanton, Julian Zaugg, Behzad Mortazavi, Olivia U. Mason

“…The data revealed that the belowground salt marsh Anaerolineae in the rhizosphere are important players in carbon cycling, including degradation of simple carbon compounds and more recalcitrant plant material, such as cellulose, using a diversity of electron acceptors and represent an unexplored reservoir of novel secondary metabolites.IMPORTANCEGiven that coastal salt marshes are recognized as biogeochemical hotspots, it is fundamentally important to understand the functional role of the microbiome in this ecosystem. …”
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Functional disorders of the gastrointestinal tract in children of different age groups (a literature review) by S. M. Nedelska, I. V. Samokhin, O. V. Kriazhev, D. O. Yartseva, T. H. Bessikalo, L. I. Kliatska

“…In recent years, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract are becoming more common with economic and social impacts. It is believed that in terms of frequency, they rank second both among the adult and pediatric population, second only to respiratory system diseases. …”
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Bacterial community function increases leaf growth in a pitcher plant experimental system by Jessica R. Bernardin, Erica B. Young, Sarah M. Gray, Leonora S. Bittleston

“…Our findings demonstrate that distinct community functions significantly influence plant traits, with some bacterial communities supporting more plant growth than in control pitchers. …”
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The trajectory of functional status among older adults with chronic diseases and the association with social relationships by Dandan Jiao, Dandan Jiao, Yantong Zhu, Zhu Zhu, Xiang Li, Jinrui Zhang, Mingyu Cui, Yang Liu, Munenori Matsumoto, Yuko Sawada, Kumi Watanabe Miura, Taeko Watanabe, Tokie Anme

“…Older adults with more extensive social relationships appeared less likely to have a poorer functional trajectory. …”
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Driven by rewards or punishments? Understanding real world social functioning in anxiety and depressive disorders by Angie M. Gross, Madeleine Rassaby, Samantha N. Hoffman, Colin A. Depp, Raeanne C. Moore, Charles T. Taylor

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