Impact of Insufficient or Excessive Sleep Duration on Cognitive Function After Stroke: The Norwegian Cognitive Impairment After Stroke Study by Håkon Ihle‐Hansen, Guri Hagberg, Hege Ihle‐Hansen, Ragnhild Munthe‐Kaas, Stina Aam, Eva B. Aamodt, Stian Lydersen, Mona K. Beyer, Geske Luzum, Ingvild Saltvedt, Torunn Askim

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Dual regulation of the levels and function of Start transcriptional repressors drives G1 arrest in response to cell wall stress by Mihai Spiridon-Bodi, Cristina Ros-Carrero, J. Carlos Igual, Mercè Gomar-Alba

“…However, under cell wall stress, Whi7 is induced and plays a more important role in G1/S control. In this work, we investigated the functional hallmarks of Whi7 and Whi5, which determine their strength as Start inhibitors under cell wall stress. …”
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The Relation Between Thyroid Function and Auto-Antibodies in Graves' Disease and Non-Autoimmune Hyperthyroidism Disease in AL-Najaf Province by Mohammed A.K. Al-Saadi, Eman Thabit Nadhaif, Salman A.A. AL-Jibouri

“…Recommendation: For adults, the best recommendation may be to put thyroid function testing (TSH, T4, T3) on your list of health care provider. …”
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Density functional theory investigation of CuO/ZnO/CuO heterostructure nanotubes for CO sensing applications by Mahdi Molaei Zarasvand, Mohsen Bagheritabar, Melika Molaei Zarasvand, Milad Yousefizad, Amir Mohammad Shahriyari, Erfan Karimmirza, Zahra Zalnezhad, Negin Manavizadeh, Ebrahim Nadimi

“…First-principles simulations based on Density Functional Theory (DFT) are employed to investigate the interaction between CO molecules and the sensor's heterostructure surface, focusing on the physicochemical properties of ZnO and CuO nanotubes. …”
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Exploring the association between hemoglobin glycation index and cognitive function in older adults with hypertension: a cross-sectional study by Hong Ding, Tingyue Kang, Wenbo Gao, Qi Wang, Shu Liu, Xiaowei Zhang, Jing Yu

“…In the fully adjusted model, participants in the highest quartile (Q4) of HGI possessed a lower DSST score (β = -4.50, 95% CI -8.10– -0.88) versus the lowest quartile (Q1), and were more likely to exhibit low cognitive function as evaluated by the DSST (OR = 2.21, 95% CI 0.98–5.03). …”
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PEG-Polymeric Nanocarriers Alleviate the Immunosuppressive Effects of Free 4-Thiazolidinone-Based Chemotherapeutics on T Lymphocyte Function and Cytokine Production by Tulinska J, Kobylinska L, Lehotska Mikusova M, Babincova J, Mitina N, Rollerova E, Liskova A, Madrova N, Alacova R, Zaichenko A, Lesyk R, Horvathova M, Szabova M, Lukan N, Vari S

“…The effects of free Les-3833 on lymphocyte proliferative function resulted in significant stimulation of T-dependent B cells. …”
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Effects on the Functionality and Structure of Rice-Pea Composite Protein by Industry-scale Microfluidizer Combined with pH Cycling Treatment by Yunfeng LU, Taotao DAI, Zhaoying LI, Jialong HAN, Ti LI, Chengmei LIU, Jun CHEN

“…The actual content of α-helices (25.3%) was higher than the theoretical value (21.83%), indicating a transition to a more hydrophilic α-helix in the secondary structure as the treatment pressure increased. …”
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The impact of sleep deprivation on cognitive function in healthy adults: insights from auditory P300 and reaction time analysis by Zhongkai Ren, Zhongkai Ren, Zhongkai Ren, Zhongkai Ren, Zhongkai Ren, Zhongkai Ren, Xiang Mao, Xiang Mao, Xiang Mao, Xiang Mao, Xiang Mao, Ziyue Zhang, Ziyue Zhang, Ziyue Zhang, Ziyue Zhang, Ziyue Zhang, Wei Wang, Wei Wang, Wei Wang, Wei Wang, Wei Wang

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to explore the effects of sleep deprivation on cognitive function in healthy adults, using auditory P300 event-related potentials and subjective reaction time as key assessment metrics.MethodsHigh-density electroencephalography (EEG) and the oddball paradigm were utilized to collect P300 event-related potentials (ERPs) before and after the sleep deprivation intervention, with a record of subjective reaction time. …”
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Efficacy of 0.05% cyclosporine A on tear inflammatory cytokines and goblet cell function after corneal refractive surgery by Wenzhe Qian, Yue Wu, Xin Liu, Yuying Liu, Min Li, Ting Zhao, Na Chen, Bilian Ke

“…Compared to control group, there was a more significant decrease in IFN-γ and TNF-α levels in tear fluid in CsA group after surgery (P = 0.012, p = 0.032). …”
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Magnetic Nanoparticles with On-Site Azide and Alkyne Functionalized Polymer Coating in a Single Step through a Solvothermal Process by Romualdo Mora-Cabello, David Fuentes-Ríos, Lidia Gago, Laura Cabeza, Ana Moscoso, Consolación Melguizo, José Prados, Francisco Sarabia, Juan Manuel López-Romero

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Magnetic Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles (MNPs) are becoming more important every day. We prepared MNPs in a simple one-step reaction by following the solvothermal method, assisted by azide and alkyne functionalized polyethylene glycol (PEG400) polymers, as well as by PEG6000 and the polyol β-cyclodextrin (βCD), which played a crucial role as electrostatic stabilizers, providing polymeric/polyol coatings around the magnetic cores. …”
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Changes in Temporal and Spatial Patterns of Intrinsic Brain Activity and Functional Connectivity in Upper-Limb Amputees: An fMRI Study by Bingbo Bao, Lei Duan, Haifeng Wei, Pengbo Luo, Hongyi Zhu, Tao Gao, Xiaoer Wei, Jing Li, Yuehua Li, Yimin Chai, Changqing Zhang, Xianyou Zheng

“…These results suggest that cortical reorganization after upper extremity deafferentation is temporally and spatially more complicated than previously appreciated, affecting DC in widespread regions.…”
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Interpreting the biological effects of protons as a function of physical quantity: linear energy transfer or microdosimetric lineal energy spectrum? by Fada Guan, Lawrence Bronk, Matthew Kerr, Yuting Li, Leslie A. Braby, Mary Sobieski, Xiaochun Wang, Xiaodong Zhang, Clifford Stephan, David R. Grosshans, Radhe Mohan

“…However, more accurate use of microdosimetric spectrum to quantify RBE requires a cell line–specific mechanistic model.…”
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Adolescent and Current Exercise Habits in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Associations with Body Composition, Physical Activity, and Pulmonary Function by Iriyama T, Matsuo Y, Tsunoda Y, Yamazaki A, Uchida Y, Nakagawa H, Kinose D, Yamaguchi M, Nakano Y, Ogawa E

“…However, the associations of exercise habits during adolescence compared to current exercise habits on physical activity (PA), body composition, pulmonary function, and CT imaging parameters remain unclear. …”
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Types of Injuries and the Severity of Shoulder Dysfunction Associated with Diabetes Mellitus in Patients with Functional Impairment: A Case–Control Study by Mercedes Fuentes-Murguia, Karla B. Carrazco-Peña, Osiris G. Delgado-Enciso, Joel Castellanos-Gomez, Gustavo A. Hernandez-Fuentes, Fabian Rojas-Larios, Carmen A. Sanchez-Ramirez, Margarita L. Martinez-Fierro, Iram P. Rodriguez-Sanchez, José Guzmán-Esquivel, Idalia Garza-Veloz, José E. Del-Río-Valdivia, Jorge E. Plata-Florenzano, Iván Delgado-Enciso

“…However, the specific types of shoulder injuries and the extent of functional impairment associated with diabetes mellitus remain unclear. …”
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Effects of work cessation on cognitive functioning in rural older adults in China: a cross-sectional study based on CHARLS by Xiao-hui Liu, Liang Zhu, Xiao-Yu Li, Wenwen Cheng, Ning-li Zhu, Jia-Xue Li, Sun Jing-Jing, Si-Yu Zhang, Dong-Guang Wang

“…Internet use improved cognitive function by 1.265 SD (p&lt;0.01).Conclusion Work cessation significantly reduced cognitive function in rural Chinese older adults. …”
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A summer in the greater Paris: trophic status of peri-urban lakes shapes prokaryotic community structure and functional potential by Pierre Foucault, Sébastien Halary, Charlotte Duval, Midoli Goto, Benjamin Marie, Sahima Hamlaoui, Ludwig Jardillier, Dominique Lamy, Emilie Lance, Emmanuelle Raimbault, Fayçal Allouti, Marc Troussellier, Cécile Bernard, Julie Leloup, Sébastien Duperron

“…Abstract With more than 12 million inhabitants, the Greater Paris offers a “natural laboratory” to explore the effects of eutrophication on freshwater lake’s microbiomes within a relative restricted area (~ 70 km radius). …”
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Liver Functional Evaluation Using Gadoxetic Acid Versus the Gold Standard Hepatobiliary Scintigraphy in Patients with Bile Duct Diseases by M. A. Shorikov, O. N. Sergeeva, A. V. Kashkadaeva, S. G. Averinova, M. G. Lapteva, D. Yu. Frantsev, A. N. Polyakov, N. E. Kudashkin, A. P. Alekhin, E. A. Moroz, E. R. Virshke, B. I. Dolgushin

“…Objective. To compare liver function assessments using Gd-EOB-DTPA-enhanced MRI and the gold standard hepatobiliary scintigraphy (HBS) in patients with bile duct diseases.Material and methods. …”
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Impact of host factors and invasive meningococci on bacterial adhesion, proliferation, primary nasal epithelial barrier function, and immune response by Daan W. Arends, Debbie van Rooijen, Esther van Woudenbergh, Janine Wolf, Milou Ohm, Marien I. de Jonge, Gerco den Hartog

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Phenotype and functions of human dendritic cells derived from CD14+ monocyte subsets opposed to CD16 expression by E. R. Chernykh, T. V. Tyrinova, O. Yu. Leplina, M. A. Tikhonova, Yu. D. Kurochkina, E. A. Oleynik, L. V. Sakhno, A. A. Ostanin

“…The aim of the study was to analyze the relationship between monocyte subpopulations and phenotype/ functions of monocyte-derived dendritic cells (DCs), as well as DC sensitivity to the tolerogenic effect of dexamethasone.Materials and methods. …”
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Functional validation of somatic variability in TP53 and KRAS for prediction of platinum sensitivity and prognosis in epithelial ovarian carcinoma patients by Al Obeed Allah Mohammad, Ali Esraa, Krus Ivona, Holý Petr, Haničinec Vojtěch, Ambrozkiewicz Filip, Rob Lukáš, Hruda Martin, Mrhalová Marcela, Kopečková Kateřina, Bartáková Alena, Bouda Jiří, Spálenková Alžběta, Souček Pavel, Václavíková Radka

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