An Attomolar-Level Optical Device for Monitoring Receptor–Analyte Interactions Without Functionalization Steps: A Case Study of Cytokine Detection by Nunzio Cennamo, Francesco Arcadio, Chiara Marzano, Rosalba Pitruzzella, Mimimorena Seggio, Maria Pesavento, Stefano Toldo, Antonio Abbate, Luigi Zeni

“…Instead of performing a functionalization step, the micro holes were filled with a specific receptor solution for the analyte (one microliter at the femtomolar level), which selectively captured the target (e.g., cytokine) when the samples were dropped over the filled micro holes (twenty microliters at the attomolar level). …”
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Sodium-dependent phosphate transporter NaPi2b as a candidate for targeted therapy: features of structure, function, and expression by R. G. Kiyamova, R. A. Vlasenkova, L. F. Bulatova

“…According to various sources, the transporter has from 6 to 12 transmembrane domains, 2 co-transport domains, a large extracellular localization domain, as well as N- and C-terminal domains that face the inside of the cell. …”
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The effects of acupoint catgut embedding therapy on anthropometric parameters and endocrine function in obese women: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Shuangqiu Li, Hongfei Zhou, Muhan Zhou, Liangliang Lou, Li Luo, Shan Ji

“…Conduct sensitivity analysis, publication bias testing, and subgroup analysis on indicators with high heterogeneity to explore the sources of heterogeneity.ResultsTwenty-three studies involving over 2,000 obese women were included. …”
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Upcycling <i>Luffa cylindrica</i> (Luffa Sponge) Seed Press Cake as a Functional Ingredient for Meat Substitute Formulations by Génica Lawrence, Thaïna Josy, Ewa Pejcz, Agata Wojciechowicz-Budzisz, Remigiusz Olędzki, Katarzyna Górska, Adam Zając, Guylène Aurore, Joanna Harasym

“…The blends demonstrated complementary functional characteristics, with the LP30/TF70 formulation selected for meat substitute development based on optimal textural properties. …”
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Lipase production from Bacillus safensis VC-6 isolated from the volcanic region of Copahue: optimization and functional genomic insights by Valeria Foronda, Valeria Foronda, Valeria Castellanos, Claudia Hoepfner, Claudia Hoepfner, Daniel Guzmán, Héctor Guzmán, Jerry L. Solis

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The Prospects for Wind Energy Development in the Republic of Belarus by Y. S. Petrusha, N. A. Papkova

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Learning from the local: the variety and spatial pattern of vocal mimicry in songs of the invasive white-rumped shama in Taiwan by Bao-Sen Shieh, Shih-Hsiung Liang, Shuo-Chen Chang

“…Studying the model selection, especially in multiple heterospecific mimicry, is crucial for understanding the function of vocal mimicry. …”
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An Expected Value-Based Symmetric–Asymmetric Polygonal Fuzzy Z-MCDM Framework for Sustainable–Smart Supplier Evaluation by Mohammad Hashemi-Tabatabaei, Maghsoud Amiri, Mehdi Keshavarz-Ghorabaee

“…The rapid adoption of these technologies has led to the emergence of smart SCM, which integrates modern technologies in sourcing, production, distribution, and sales. Supplier evaluation and selection (SES) in smart SCM is a strategic decision impacting the entire supply chain. …”
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Fabrication effect on SLM and cast Inconel 718 properties for energy conversion by Hafiz Muzammil Irshad, Ameeq Farooq, Muhammad Ammar, Abbas Saeed Hakeem, Bilal Anjum Ahmed, Samaneh Shahgaldi, Muhammad Ali Ehsan, Khalid Askar

“…This study investigates the effect of fabrication methods on the microstructural, mechanical, and electrochemical durability of nickel alloy IN718, aiming to establish it as a cost-effective electrode material for direct seawater electrolysis using renewable energy sources. Selective laser melting (SLM) and conventional casting methods were used to fabricate IN718 alloy electrodes. …”
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Effects of physical exercise programs on cognitive function in Parkinson's disease patients: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials of the last 10 years. by Franciele Cascaes da Silva, Rodrigo da Rosa Iop, Laiana Cândido de Oliveira, Alice Mathea Boll, José Gustavo Souza de Alvarenga, Paulo José Barbosa Gutierres Filho, Lídia Mara Aguiar Bezerra de Melo, André Junqueira Xavier, Rudney da Silva

“…<h4>Study selection</h4>Randomized clinical trials examining the effects of physical exercise programs and cognitive function in PD patients. …”
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Multi-Layer Modeling and Visualization of Functional Network Connectivity Shows High Performance for the Classification of Schizophrenia and Cognitive Performance via Resting fMRI by Duc My Vo, Anees Abrol, Zening Fu, Vince D. Calhoun

“…<b>Background:</b> In functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), functional network connectivity (FNC) captures temporal coupling among intrinsic connectivity networks (ICNs). …”
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The role of methodological expertsin designing information about occupations by Ireneusz Woźniak

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A Versatile Algorithm for Autofocusing SAR Images by A. A. Monakov

“…Adjusting the algorithm for the selected objective function requires minimal software changes. …”
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GLIMPSE: An Ultrafaint ≃105 M⊙ Pop III Galaxy Candidate and First Constraints on the Pop III UV Luminosity Function at z ≃ 6–7 by Seiji Fujimoto, Rohan P. Naidu, John Chisholm, Hakim Atek, Ryan Endsley, Vasily Kokorev, Lukas J. Furtak, Richard Pan, Boyuan Liu, Volker Bromm, Alessandra Venditti, Eli Visbal, Richard Sarmento, Andrea Weibel, Pascal A. Oesch, Gabriel Brammer, Daniel Schaerer, Angela Adamo, Danielle A. Berg, Rachel Bezanson, Rychard Bouwens, Iryna Chemerynska, Adélaïde Claeyssens, Miroslava Dessauges-Zavadsky, Anna Frebel, Damien Korber, Ivo Labbe, Rui Marques-Chaves, Jorryt Matthee, Kristen B. W. McQuinn, Julian B. Muñoz, Priyamvada Natarajan, Alberto Saldana-Lopez, Katherine A. Suess, Marta Volonteri, Adi Zitrin

“…These properties indicate the presence of a nascent, metal-deficient young stellar population (<5 Myr) with a stellar mass of ≃10 ^5 M _⊙ . Intriguingly, this source deviates significantly from the extrapolated UV–metallicity relation derived from recent JWST observations at z = 4–10, consistent with UV enhancement by a top-heavy Pop III initial mass function or the presence of an extremely metal-poor active galactic nucleus. …”
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Impact of Ramadan fasting on kidney function and related outcomes in chronic kidney disease and kidney transplant recipients: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Julia Kurzawa, Michelle E Olah, Anita Lloyd, Syed Habib, Uwais Qarni, Soroush Shojai, Mohamed Abdullahi Osman, Aminu Kasarawa Bello, Thane Chambers, Zahraa Habeeb, Robert Peter Pauly

“…Its consequences on kidney-relevant outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and kidney transplant recipients remain unclear.Design Systematic review and meta-analysis.Data sources MEDLINE, Embase, Global Health, CINAHL (EBSCOhost), Scopus, Web of Science and Google Scholar were searched up to 18 September 2023.Eligibility criteria We included observational studies among non-dialysis CKD and kidney transplant recipients who fasted during Ramadan and examined changes in kidney function.Data extraction and synthesis Standardised methods were used by two independent reviewers to screen, select and extract data. …”
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Prebiotic properties and antioxidant effect of crude extracts and polysaccharides from Agaricus bisporus and Pleurotus ostreatus mushrooms by Yousra A. El-Maradny, Amr S. Abouakkada, Aleya Abdel Gawad Abbass, Amani Farouk Abaza, Esmail M. El-Fakharany

“…These findings demonstrate that polysaccharides from A. bisporus and P. ostreatus are promising candidates for functional food development. These extracts offer a multifaceted approach to promoting gut health and reducing oxidative stress through selectively stimulating beneficial Lactobacillus species while inhibiting the growth of pathogens and exerting significant antioxidant effects.…”
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Finding RB/Rpi-blb1/Rpi-sto1-like sequences in conventionally bred potato varieties by O. Y. Antonova, N. S. Klimenko, Z. Z. Evdokimova, L. I. Kostina, T. A. Gavrilenko

“…At the same time there is a high probability of finding geno types with the Rpi-sto1 gene (functional homologues of  Rpi-blb1) among conventionally bred varieties because for about 40 years S. stoloniferum has been used in breeding as a source of the Rysto and Ry-fsto genes of the extreme resistance to the most important viral pathogen PVY. …”
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Functional heterogeneity of mesenchymal stem cells and their therapeutic potential in the K18-hACE2 mouse model of SARS-CoV-2 infection by Kátia Nunes da Silva, Fernanda Martins Marim, Gisele Vieira Rocha, Zaquer Suzana Munhoz Costa-Ferro, Luciana Souza de Aragão França, Carolina Kymie Vasques Nonaka, Bruno Diaz Paredes, Erik Aranha Rossi, Erick Correia Loiola, Corynne Stephanie Ahouefa Adanho, Rachel Santana Cunha, Mayck Medeiros Amaral da Silva, Fernanda Ferreira Cruz, Vivian Vasconcelos Costa, Dalila Lucíola Zanette, Clarissa Araújo Gurgel Rocha, Renato Santana Aguiar, Patricia Rieken Macedo Rocco, Bruno Solano de Freitas Souza

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Effects of preoperative and postoperative resistance exercise interventions on recovery of physical function in patients undergoing abdominal surgery for cancer: a systematic revie... by David Stephensen, Ferhana Hashem, Kevin Corbett, Amanda Bates, Michelle George, Ralph Peter Hobbs, Malcolm Hopkins, Irena Hutchins, David Peter Lowery, Tracy Pellatt-Higgins, Charitini Stavropoulou, Ian Swaine, Lee Tomlinson, Hazel Woodward, Haythem Ali

“…Objective To systematically review the effects of preoperative and postoperative resistance exercise training on the recovery of physical function in patients undergoing abdominal surgery for cancer.Data sources A systematic review of English articles using Medline, Physiotherapy Evidence Database, CINAHL and the Cochrane Library electronic databases was undertaken.Eligibility criteria for selecting studies Studies were included if they used a randomised, quasi-randomised or controlled trial study design and compared the effects of a muscle-strengthening exercise intervention (±other therapy) with a comparative non-exercise group; involved adult participants (≥18 years) who had elected to undergo abdominal surgery for cancer; and used muscle strength, physical function, self-reported functional ability, range of motion and/or a performance-based test as an outcome measure.Results Following screening of titles and abstracts of the 588 publications retrieved from the initial search, 24 studies met the inclusion criteria and were accessed for review of the full-text version of the article, and 2 eligible studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in the review. …”
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SDDGRNets: Level–Level Semantically Decomposed Dynamic Graph Reasoning Network for Remote Sensing Semantic Change Detection by Zhuli Xie, Gang Wan, Yunxia Yin, Guangde Sun, Dongdong Bu

“…Finally, experimental results on three open-source datasets, such as SECOND, HIUSD, and Landsat-SCD, show that the proposed method achieves good performance, with an SCD score reaching 35.65%, 98.33%, and 67.29%, respectively.…”
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