Molecular Characterization and Function Analysis of the Vitellogenin Receptor from the Cotton Bollworm, Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae). by Wanna Zhang, Long Ma, Haijun Xiao, Bingtang Xie, Guy Smagghe, Yuyuan Guo, Gemei Liang

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Wound repair and immune function in the Pseudomonas infected CF lung: before and after highly effective modulator therapy by Emma Lea Matthews, Emma Lea Matthews, Meghan June Hirsch, Meghan June Hirsch, Federico Prokopczuk, Luke I. Jones, Eriel Martínez, Jarrod W. Barnes, Jarrod W. Barnes, Stefanie Krick, Stefanie Krick

“…With the approval of highly effective modulator therapies like elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor (ETI), pwCF eligible for ETI have seen drastic improvements in lung function and clinical outcomes, including an increased life expectancy. …”
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Association between Pulmonary Function and Stair-Climbing Test Results after Lung Resection: A Pilot Study by Yohei Kubori, Ryosuke Matsuki, Akira Hotta, Tomoyuki Morisawa, Akira Tamaki

“…No correlation was noted between the percentage changes in pulmonary function and those in 6MWD. However, there was a significant correlation between the percentage changes in forced expiratory volume in 1 s and those in the altitude reached in the stair-climbing test (r=0.46, p<0.05) and between the percentage changes in carbon monoxide lung diffusion capacity and those in the altitude (r=0.54, p<0.05). …”
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Inertial Sensing for Human Motion Analysis: Enabling Sensor-to-Body Calibration Through an Anatomical and Functional Combined Approach by Mara Scattolini, Andrea Tigrini, Federica Verdini, Laura Burattini, Sandro Fioretti, Alessandro Mengarelli

“…Although during the years different approaches have been proposed, a common consensus has not been reached. Further, inertial sensor positioning on human segments can affect frame definition and kinematics estimation. …”
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Synthetic microbial consortium enhances acetoin production and functional quality of citrus vinegar via metabolic and process optimization by Yerui OuYang, Yerui OuYang, Shaoqing Zou, Shaoqing Zou, Panpan Liu, Panpan Liu, Linfeng Xie, Linfeng Xie, Yiwen Xiao, Yiwen Xiao, Ya Wang, Ya Wang, Guangjie Wu, Guangjie Wu, Jiantao Liu, Jiantao Liu, Jiantao Liu, Bin Liu, Bin Liu, Boliang Gao, Boliang Gao, Du Zhu, Du Zhu, Du Zhu, Du Zhu

“…This study provides a practical and scalable strategy for enhancing acetoin biosynthesis and improving the quality of functional fruit vinegar through rational design of microbial consortia and process engineering.…”
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Optimization of Solid-State Fermentation Process for Dietary Fiber in Flaxseed Meal and Analysis of Its Microstructure and Functional Properties by Chunpeng Hou, Yiyang Zhang, Jiaxun Chen, Jianguo Hu, Chenxian Yang, Fusheng Chen, Tingwei Zhu, Ying Xin, Xiaohui Geng

“…In this study, we used <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> K6, a dominant microbial strain, for solid-state fermentation (SSF) of FSM following preliminary screening to improve FSM utilization efficiency and enhance the soluble dietary fiber (SDF) content while modifying its functional properties. FSM’s microstructure was characterized before and after fermentation, and the functional properties of the dietary fiber (DF) in the FSM were assessed. …”
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Grafts of hydrogel-embedded electrically stimulated subventricular stem cells into the stroke cavity improves functional recovery of mice by Andreea-Mihaela Cercel, Ianis KS Boboc, Roxana Surugiu, Thorsten R. Doeppner, Dirk M. Hermann, Bogdan Catalin, Andrei Gresita, Aurel Popa-Wagner

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Multiple kernel learning captures a systems-level functional connectivity biomarker signature in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. by Tomer Fekete, Neta Zach, Lilianne R Mujica-Parodi, Martin R Turner

“…An average of 13 regions-of-interest were needed to reach peak discrimination. Subsequent analysis revealed that the alterations in motor functional connectivity were widespread, including regions not obviously clinically affected such as the cerebellum and basal ganglia. …”
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Improvement in cardiac structure and functions early after transcatheter closure of secundum atrial septal defect in children and adolescents by Murat Muhtar Yılmazer, Barış Güven, Özgül Vupa-Çilengiroğlu, Taliha Öner, Savaş Demirpençe, Timur Meşe, Vedide Tavlı

“… We sought to assess the effects of transcatheter closure of atrial septal defect (ASD) on right and left ventricular form and functions, as well as atrial volumes and pulmonary venous flows. …”
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Effect of in utero and lactational exposure to antiretroviral therapy on the gut microbial composition and metabolic function in aged rat offspring by Chandra Mohan Reddy Muthumula, Yaswanthi Yanamadala, Kuppan Gokulan, Kumari Karn, Helen Cunny, Vicki Sutherland, Janine H. Santos, Sangeeta Khare

“…The implications of perinatal exposure to antiviral drugs on the gut bacterial population and metabolic function in the offspring is unclear but may influence health outcomes given the various reported effects of the microbiome in human health. …”
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A Priestia megaterium MF3 with high-efficiency zearalenone degradation: functional genomic insights and mechanistic exploration by Di Meng, Kai-Zhong Xu, Kai-Zhong Xu, Hong-Jian Hou, Jin-Bin Liu, Dan-Dan Deng, Jun-Min Li, Ya-Kun Fang, Xiao-Qin Zhu, Dong-Li Pei

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Evaluating Functional Performance Tests in those with Non-arthritic Intra-articular Hip Pain: An International Consensus Statement by RobRoy L Martin, Amir Takla, Ashley Disantis, David Kohlrieser, Keelan Enseki, Liran Lifshitz, Louise Grant, Mario Bizzini, Mike Voight, Mark Ryan, Ryan McGovern, Timothy Tyler, Yael Steinfeld-Mass, Ashley Campbell, Yongni Zhang

“…The panelists participated in three rounds of questions and related discussions to reach full consensus on the application and selection of functional performance tests…”
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Modeling Functional Connectivity for Bears Among Spawning Salmon Waterways in Haíɫzaqv (Heiltsuk) Territory, Coastal British Columbia by Ilona Mihalik, Mathieu Bourbonnais, William Housty, Kevin Starr, Paul Paquet, Chris Darimont

“…ABSTRACT Understanding how functional connectivity can provide mobile consumers access to key resources can inform habitat management. …”
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Host-virus coevolution drives soil microbial function succession along a millennium land reclamation chronosequence by Wenbing Li, Yiling Wang, Kankan Zhao, Linya Xu, Tingfeng Shi, Bin Ma, Xiaofei Lv

“…However, the mechanisms and functional significance of virus-host gene exchanges over long-term scales remain largely unexplored. …”
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Visual Function and Patient Satisfaction with Multifocal Intraocular Lenses in Patients with Glaucoma and Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration by Carmen Sánchez-Sánchez, Laureano A. Rementería-Capelo, Beatriz Puerto, Cristina López-Caballero, Aida Morán, José María Sánchez-Pina, Inés Contreras

“…Purpose. To report visual function and self-reported satisfaction of patients with glaucoma and dry age-related macular degeneration (dAMD) implanted with multifocal intraocular lenses (MIOL). …”
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Substitution of non-forage fibre sources for cereal grains and molasses in calf starter on performance and development of ruminal function by D.B. Vagnoni, C. Sousa, M.A. Messman

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DYNAMICS OF HEMOSTASIS AND NEUTROPHIL FUNCTIONAL ACTIVITY CHANGES IN PATIENTS WITH VARIOUS SENSITIVITY TO ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID IN ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION by I. Yu. Grinshtein, A. A. Savchenko, Yu. I. Grinshtein, N. Yu. Shimokhina, M. M. Petrova, I. I. Gvozdev

“…To study in dynamics the specifics of hemostasis and functioning of neutrophilic granulocytes in patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI) sensitive and resistant to acetylsalicylic acid (ASC).Material and methods. …”
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Functional Quality and Colour Attributes of Two High-Lycopene Tomato Breeding Lines Grown under Greenhouse Conditions by Ilahy Riadh, Siddiqui Mohammed Wasim, Tlili Imen, Piro Gabriela, Lenucci Marcello Salvatore, Hdider Chafik

“…HLT-Lines may serve as a starting point for the development of semi-determinate growth habit tomato cultivars with higher functional quality.…”
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Cognitive functioning in young adults after mild COVID-19: A case-control study from Iran by Farzad Akbarzadeh, Farhad Faridhosseini, Mahboubeh eslamzadeh, Mojtaba ghalandarzadeh, Saeedeh Hajebikhaniki, Alireza Ebrahimi

“…This study aimed to investigate cognitive function after COVID-19 infection compared to a control group of non-infected subjects. …”
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A simple pedotransfer function to estimate fine fraction organic carbon contents of surface horizons in French soils by Eva Rabot, Pierre Barré, Claire Chenu, Amicie A. Delahaie, Manuel P. Martin, José-Luis Munera-Echeverri, Nicolas P.A. Saby

“…Using the knowledge gained from the exploratory analysis, we constructed a simple pedotransfer function. A slight inflection in the OCfine content was detected with increasing SOC content and a good approximation of OCfine content was reached using a second-degree polynomial relationship, with distinct coefficients depending on the land cover (i.e., croplands and permanent crops, grasslands, natural grasslands, and forests and shrubs). …”
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