Transcriptomic and Functional Landscape of Adult Human Spinal Cord NSPCs Compared to iPSC-Derived Neural Progenitor Cells by Sasi Kumar Jagadeesan, Ahmad Galuta, Ryan Vimukthi Sandarage, Eve Chung Tsai

“…While induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived NSPCs offer significant therapeutic potential, understanding their molecular and functional alignment with bona fide spinal cord NSPCs is crucial for developing autologous cell therapies that enhance spinal cord regeneration and minimize immune rejection. …”
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Hayai-Annotation: A functional gene prediction tool that integrates orthologs and gene ontology for network analysis in plant species by Andrea Ghelfi, Sachiko Isobe

“…This approach aims to improve the visualization of conserved biological processes and functions, highlight species-specific adaptations, and enhance the ability to infer the functions of uncharacterized genes by comparing edge patterns across species. …”
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Comparison of the Effect of Strength Training With and Without Blood Flow Restriction on Motor Function in Active Females With Dynamic Knee Valgus by Seyyedeh Mahshid Hadavi, Parisa Sedaghati, Mohammad Mottaghitalab

“…Studies on new training methods to improve motor function and strengthen the knee and thigh joint muscles are also ongoing. …”
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CAZyme analysis and functional characterization of a new GH18 chitin hydrolase from Gelidibacter salicanalis PAMC21136 by Lakshan Paudel, Bashu Dev Pardhe, So-Ra Han, Jun Hyuck Lee, Tae-Jin Oh

“…Gelidibacter salicanalis PAMC21136, an Antarctic isolate, was sequenced and functionally annotated. 251 genes were classified into the CAZyme families, which includes the highest number of GH family, highlighting peculiarity towards various macro biopolymers. …”
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Characterization, Expression Profile Analysis, and Functional Prediction of <i>UGP</i> Gene Family in <i>Dendrocalamus brandisii</i> by He Li, Chongyang Wu, Xiangyi Li, Junlei Xu, Zhanchao Cheng, Jian Gao

“…While <i>UGP</i> genes have been widely studied in plants, their functions in <i>Dendrocalamus brandisii</i> remain unclear. …”
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Cloning, phylogenetic analysis, tissue expression profiling, and functional roles of NPC1L1 in chickens, quails, and ducks by Xin Shu, Ziwei Chen, Hui Wang, Bingjie Xu, Li Liu, Jilong Zhang, Xiaotong Zheng, Jianfei Chen

“…Despite this conserved function across mammals, the full-length coding sequence of NPC1L1 remains uncharacterized in key avian models including chicken (Gallus gallus), quail (Coturnix japonica), and duck (Anas platyrhynchos). …”
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Billion‐Scale Expansion of Functional hiPSC‐Derived Cardiomyocytes in Bioreactors Through Oxygen Control and Continuous Wnt Activation by Pedro Vicente, Lara R. Inocêncio, Asier Ullate‐Agote, Ana F. Louro, João Jacinto, Beatriz Gamelas, Olalla Iglesias‐García, Patxi San Martin‐Uriz, Paula Aguirre‐Ruiz, Gonzalo R. Ríos‐Muñoz, María Eugenia Fernández‐Santos, Alain vanMil, Joost P. G. Sluijter, Felipe Prósper, Manuel M Mazo Vega, Paula M. Alves, Margarida Serra

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Pointwise Structure–Function Analysis of the Ellipsoid Zone in Retinitis Pigmentosa Using an Artificial Intelligence-Assisted OCT and Microperimetry Overlay by Jesse A. Most, BA, An D. Le, MS, PhD, Melanie D. Tran, BS, Evan H. Walker, MS, Aneesh Swamy, Dirk-Uwe G. Bartsch, PhD, William R. Freeman, MD, Truong Nguyen, PhD, Cheolhong An, PhD, Shyamanga Borooah, MBBS, PhD

“…Objective: To perform a pointwise structure–function analysis of the ellipsoid zone (EZ) in retinitis pigmentosa (RP) using an artificial intelligence–based overlay to understand EZ structure–function relationships. …”
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Structure and Function Analyses of the Thioredoxin 2 and Thioredoxin Reductase Gene in Pacific White Shrimp (<i>Litopenaeus vannamei</i>) by Tong Xu, Pei-Hua Zheng, Ke-Er Luan, Xiu-Xia Zhang, Jun-Tao Li, Ze-Long Zhang, Wei-Yan Hou, Li-Min Zhang, Yao-Peng Lu, Jian-An Xian

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Snacks and ice cream as complementary dog feed: perspectives, trends, ingredients by Anete Freiberga, Aija Ilgaza, Evita Strausa, Inga Ciprovica, Jelena Zagorska

“…Key topics covered include the types, ingredients, and functionality of dog snacks. Dog snacks are categorized by function and nutritional benefits, with a range of ingredients. …”
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THE BENEFITS OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY TREATMENT ON PERIODONTAL STATUS IN ADULT PATIENTS – A NARRATIVE REVIEW AND CLINICAL CASE by Liliana Ioana Vâță, Cătălin Caliniuc, Ionuț Luchian, Monica Tatarciuc, Irina Nica

“…Restorative dentistry, which includes procedures to restore tooth structure and function, is essential for achieving long-term dental health and aesthetic outcomes. …”
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Amphibians and Reptiles Exhibit Different Ecological and Evolutionary Spatial Patterns in the Amazon Basin by Jhon Jairo López‐Rojas, Diego Henrique Santiago, Mirco Solé, Ricardo Lourenço‐de‐Moraes

“…Integrating distribution maps, phylogenies, and trait data, we calculated phylogenetic (PD), functional (FD), and taxonomic (TD) diversity, including mean phylogenetic (PDmntd) and functional (FDmntd) distance to the nearest taxon. …”
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Vortioxetine improves symptomatic and functional outcomes in major depressive disorder: a novel dual outcome measure in depressive disorders by М. С. Christensen, Н. Loft, R. S. McIntyre

“…With symptomatic remission and functional recovery as the overarching therapeutic objectives of antidepressant therapy, composite endpoint measures that conjointly consider both aspects of treatment are needed. …”
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Bioinspired piezoelectric patch design for sonodynamic therapy: a preclinical mechanistic evaluation of rotator cuff repair and functional regeneration by Rui Shi, Rui Shi, Fei Liu, Qihuang Qin, Pinxue Li, Ziqi Huo, You Zhou, Chunyan Jiang

“…Following rotator cuff injury repair, the lack of a compositional, structural, and functional gradient at the interface results in stress concentration and a high rate of postoperative re-tears. …”
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UHT processing in the context of plant-based beverages: A scientific review on product characteristics and the functional role of plant proteins by Jéssica da Silva Matos, Paula Zambe Azevedo, Juliana Ely Granato Costa, Heloísa de Fátima Mendes Justino, Carlos Victor Lamarão, Edgar Aparecido Sanches, Jaqueline de Araújo Bezerra, Paulo César Stringheta, Evandro Martins, Pedro Henrique Campelo

“…Anticipated trends include diversified plant protein sources, enhanced sensory attributes, sustainable packaging, functional ingredient incorporation, and personalized products aligned with consumer preferences. …”
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Hidden features: CD36/SR-B2, a master regulator of macrophage phenotype/function through metabolism by Yuge Chen, Xuejia Zhang, Xuejia Zhang, Shengbin Huang, Shengbin Huang, Maria Febbraio

“…Macrophage CD36 is a key functional player in metabolic expression profiles that determine phenotype. …”
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Electronic and optical properties of molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) mono layer using density functional theory (DFT) calculations by Zeleke Deressa Gerbi

“…The PDOS and absorption spectrum confirm the dominant role of Mo-d and S-p orbitals in shaping the conduction and valence bands, respectively, with the absorption peak at 0.94 eV aligning with experimental observations. The dielectric function reveals a smooth transition from transparency to refractivity at higher photon energies, supporting its potential in photonic and integrated circuit applications. …”
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Structure dependent optical and conductive properties of HPMC:CoCl2 composites: A functional data analysis study by Gowtham G K, Thejas G. Urs

“…Alongside experimental evidence, we employ a robust calculation method using functional data analysis to draw clear relationships among the parameters under study, further emphasizing the scientific rigor and significance of our findings.…”
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Investigating the impact of the regularization parameter on EEG resting-state source reconstruction and functional connectivity using real and simulated data by F. Leone, A. Caporali, A. Pascarella, C. Perciballi, O. Maddaluno, A. Basti, P. Belardinelli, L. Marzetti, G. Di Lorenzo, V. Betti

“…Accurate EEG source localization is crucial for mapping resting-state network dynamics and it plays a key role in estimating source-level functional connectivity. However, EEG source estimation techniques encounter numerous methodological challenges, with a key one being the selection of the regularization parameter in minimum norm estimation. …”
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Physical measures of physical functioning as prognostic factors in predicting outcomes for neck and thoracic pain: Protocol for a systematic review. by Rabea Begum, Alison Rushton, Alaa El Chamaa, David Walton, Paul Parikh

“…Knowledge of physical measures of physical functioning as prognostic factors can enhance patient-centered care and aid decision-making. …”
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