Long-Term Vocal Phrase Stability In The White-Handed Gibbon (Hylobates lar) by Thomas A. Terleph, Chanpen Saralamba, Ulrich H. Reichard

“…They produce loud, elaborate vocalizations (songs) that include well-coordinated male/female duets that are detectable by immediate neighbors and more distant groups. …”
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The role of the matrix-edge dynamics of amphibian conservation in tropical montane fragmented landscapes by Georgina Santos-Barrera, Nicolás Urbina-Cardona

“…Edge effects play a key role in forest dynamics in which the context of the anthropogenic matrix has a great influence on fragment connectivity and function. The study of the interaction between edge and matrix effects in nature is essential to understand and promote the colonization of some functional groups in managed ecosystems. …”
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Role of caveolae in smooth muscle cells-mediated enhanced vasoconstriction of interlobar renal artery to angiotensin Ⅱ in SHR rats by ZHANG Hai-jun, ZHANG Xi, XIE Xiao-ping, CHANG Yao-ming, BAO Jun-xiang

“…Objective To investigate the role of caveolae in higher vasoconstriction of interlobar renal artery(IRA) of spontaneously hypertensive rat(SHR) to angiotensin Ⅱ(Ang Ⅱ).Methods Isometric force recording system was used to detect the vascular function.Methyl-beta-cyclodextrin(MCD) was employed to reduce the caveolae abundance.Real-time polymerase chain reaction(RTPCR) and Western blotting were conducted to examine the expression of mRNA and protein of angiotensin type 1 receptor(AT1R).Immumoprecipitation followed by Western blotting was carried out to test the binding of caveolin-1 and AT1 R.Results As compared to Wistar Kyoto(WKY) rats,the constriction of IRA to Ang Ⅱ was increased by 32.7%in SHR(P<0.05).Meanwhile,the abundance of caveolae on vascular smooth muscle cells(VSMCs) was enhanced significantly(P<0.05).After reducing the caveolae by MCD,the intensity and sensitivity of vasoconstriction to Ang Ⅱ in IRA of SHR were partly and entirely reversed,respectively.Moreover,AT1 R protein expression was higher in IRA of SHR group than in WKY group in which the AT1 R protein expression was lowered in part by MCD incubation.In IRA of both WKY group and SHR group,Ang Ⅱ could promote the binding of AT1 R to caveolin-1(P<0.05),which was by a larger extent in SHR group than in WKY group(P<0.05).After treatment with MCD,the binding of the two proteins in IRA of SHR group was restored to the level of WKY rats.Conclusions Caveolae regulates the enhanced intensity and sensitivity of vasoconstriction to Ang Ⅱ in IRA of SHR by raising AT1 R protein content and binding of AT1 R to caveolin-1.…”
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Altered BOLD response during inhibitory and error processing in adolescents with anorexia nervosa. by Christina Wierenga, Amanda Bischoff-Grethe, A James Melrose, Emily Grenesko-Stevens, Zoë Irvine, Angela Wagner, Alan Simmons, Scott Matthews, Wai-Ying Wendy Yau, Christine Fennema-Notestine, Walter H Kaye

“…However, the degree to which these functional brain alterations are related to disease state and whether error processing is altered in AN individuals is unknown.…”
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Distinct platelet transcriptomic heterogeneity in respiratory illnesses and modulation by corticosteroids and immune antibody treatments by Wenjun Song, Kaifeng Jin, Qingqing Wang

“…The multifaceted roles of platelets are attributed to their inherent heterogeneity, where the molecular diversity enables their functional versatility. However, research remains deficient in dissecting platelet heterogeneity within respiratory infection contexts, capturing the platelet subpopulations exhibiting specialized functional roles, and elucidating the therapeutic modulation by dexamethasone and tocilizumab. …”
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KRAS4B is required for placental development by Marie-Albane Minati, Leyre López Muneta, Younes Achouri, Sophie Pirenne, Corentin Porada, Francesca Rochais, Patrick Jacquemin

“…Thus, our findings confirm the predominant role of KRAS4B in KRAS-mediated developmental functions, but also suggest hidden functions of KRAS4A. …”
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Invalidation of mitophagy by FBP1-mediated repression promotes apoptosis in breast cancer by Yifeng Liu, Yulin Jiang, Nian Wang, Qianni Jin, Feihu Ji, Changli Zhong, Zhiqiang Zhang, Junhong Yang, Xiangsen Ye, Tingmei Chen

“…Fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase 1, a rate-limiting enzyme in gluconeogenesis, was recently shown to be a tumor suppressor. However, the functions of fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase 1 in the regulation of mitophagy and apoptosis remain unknown. …”
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Epimedin B protects against bone loss and inflammation in diabetic osteoporosis rats by regulating OPG/RANKL pathway by Xianmei Zhang, Qinguo Sun, Xie Xie, Meng Luo, Junjie Zan, Zewei Cong

“…In this study, our goal is to investigate the functions and underlying mechanisms of EB in the progression of DOP. …”
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The evolution of views on the complex treatment of esophageal cancer by T. L. Sharapov, M. V. Burmistrov, E. I. Sigal, M. G. Gordiev, Ch. V. Kholomanova, V. I. Fedorov

“…Important factors are: the stage of the disease, the functional state of the patient, as well as the morphological type of tumor. …”
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Amelioration of metabolic disorders by a mushroom-derived polyphenols correlates with the reduction of Ruminococcaceae in gut of DIO mice by Li Sun, Li Bao, Dorji Phurbu, Shanshan Qiao, Shanshan Sun, Yangzom Perma, Hongwei Liu

“…Furthermore, we show that PAE produces taxonomic and predicted functional changes in the gut microbiome of DIO mice. …”
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Characterization of sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis) and taro (Colocasia esculenta) flours with potential application in the preparation of both gluten-free and high protein food... by Jesús Eduardo Bravo Gómez, Ruby Aracely Narváez Cadena, Angie Paola Salas Zambrano, Karen Sofia Muñoz Pabon, Diego Fernando Roa-Acosta

“…Rheological analysis showed that adding taro flour increased the viscosity peak and reduced breakdown, improving gel stability. Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella spp. were detected in taro flour. …”
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Research progress on prevention and control of bio-fouling and early monitoring of reverse osmosis membrane in seawater desalination by LIU Jun, CHEN Yongqiang, LIU Zhugen, REN Xinhua, LÜ Zhixin, YU Haichao, MING Hongxia

“…These factors contribute to membrane flux and retention rate reduction, ultimately impacting membrane performance and reducing use cycle. Consequently, this significantly increases operational costs for projects, of which biological pollution is identified as the primary cause for the decline in membrane function. …”
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Autoantibody as markers of the heart state in patients with vibration disease burdened diabetes mellitus by L. B. Masnavieva, I. V. Kudaeva, Yu. A. Kuznetsova

“…It was found that elevated levels of autoantibodies to components of the membrane and cytoplasm of myocardial cells, cardiomyosin, 1-adrenoreceptors were observed more often in patients with vibration disease combined with diabetes and in persons with vibration disease than in people with diabetes. Persons with a reduced content of autoantibodies to 1-adrenergic receptors were not detected among patients of groups I and III. …”
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Gasdermin-B promotes invasion and metastasis in breast cancer cells. by Marta Hergueta-Redondo, David Sarrió, Ángela Molina-Crespo, Diego Megias, Alba Mota, Alejandro Rojo-Sebastian, Pablo García-Sanz, Saleta Morales, Sandra Abril, Amparo Cano, Héctor Peinado, Gema Moreno-Bueno

“…Here, we uncover for the first time the functional implication of GSDMB in breast cancer. Our data shows that high levels of GSDMB expression is correlated with reduced survival and increased metastasis in breast cancer patients included in an expression dataset (>1,000 cases). …”
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The effect of body-conforming passive wearable device with knee flexion taping on dynamic knee stability by Sung-Jin Park, Seongok Chae, Hyung-Soon Park

“…There is increasing interest in adding functionality, such as knee stability, to these compact devices, which are more convenient for daily wear than separate devices like braces or exoskeletons. …”
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Use of Wearable Sensors to Assess Fall Risk in Neurological Disorders: Systematic Review by Mirjam Bonanno, Augusto Ielo, Paolo De Pasquale, Antonio Celesti, Alessandro Marco De Nunzio, Angelo Quartarone, Rocco Salvatore Calabrò

“… BackgroundAssessing fall risk, especially in individuals with neurological disorders, is essential to prevent hospitalization, hypomobility, and reduced functional independence. Wearable sensors are increasingly used in neurorehabilitation, as they enable unsupervised fall risk assessment by providing continuous monitoring during daily functional tasks, thereby offering a reflection of the individual’s real-world fall risk. …”
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Responding to epidemics in large-scale humanitarian crises: a case study of the cholera response in Yemen, 2016–2018 by Paul Spiegel, Ruwan Ratnayake, Nora Hellman, Mija Ververs, Moise Ngwa, Paul H Wise, Daniele Lantagne

“…The health strategy was crisis focused and was centralised on functional health facilities, underemphasising less accessible areas. …”
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Chylothorax Prenatal Diagnosis and Treatment: Case Study by Rustеm B. Yusupbaev, Nodira M. Normuradova, Gulrukh A. Pulatova, Muhlisa M. Usmanova

“…Second thoracocentesis was performed at 30+3 week of gestation due to non-functioning stent, 70 ml of straw-coloured liquid was aspirated. …”
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Production of Cyanobacterial Microscale Adsorbent by Hydrothermal Method for Pre-concentration of Cadmium from Water by T. Mohammadi Arian, G. Rahimi, R. Khavari Farid

“…The absorbent surface was rich in oxygen and nitrogen functional groups, such as hydroxyl, isothiocyanate, and carbonyl. …”
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Systematic review and meta-analysis: risk factors for psoriatic arthritis. Part 1. by N. O. Pereverzina, L. S. Kruglova, T. V. Korotaeva, A. M. Lila

“…Correction of modifiable RFs, early prescription of appropriate therapy will help to reduce the number of PsA cases, the development of functional disorders and prevent the growth of disability. …”
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