Exploration of Oxygen Reduction Reaction Catalyzed by FePPc and Pz‐FeTPr Conjugated Organic Polymer: Insights From Grand‐Canonical Density Functional Theory by Pengfei Yuan, Chong Li, Jianan Zhang, Fei Wang, Ying Zhao, Xuebo Chen

“…Abstract This report examines the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) catalyzed by iron‐polyphthalocyanine (FePPc) and pyrazine‐linked iron‐coordinated tetrapyrrole (Pz‐FeTPr) conjugated organic polymer (COP) catalysts, utilizing grand‐canonical density functional theory (GC‐DFT) and microkinetic (MK) simulations. …”
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A Versatile Skin-Derived Extracellular Matrix Hydrogel-Based Platform to Investigate the Function of a Mechanically Isolated Adipose Tissue Stromal Vascular Fraction by Xue Zhang, Jan Aart M. Schipper, Rutger H. Schepers, Johan Jansma, Fred K. L. Spijkervet, Martin C. Harmsen

“…<i>Conclusions:</i> Skin-derived ECM hydrogels appear to be a versatile platform for investigating the function of a mechanically isolated adipose tissue stromal vascular fraction. …”
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Effects of external Chinese herbal therapy combined with pulse electromagnetic field on older adults with knee osteoarthritis: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial by Xiang Li, Foxiao Li, An Yu, Qi Bu, Ruirui Wang, Lijing Li, Wei Zhang, Lei Yang

“…The primary endpoints are pain and functional capacity, while secondary measures encompass lower limb range of motion, alignment, joint space, and serum cytokine levels. …”
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Visual Cortical Function Changes After Perceptual Learning with Dichoptic Attention Tasks in Adults with Amblyopia: A Case Study Evaluated Using fMRI by Chuan Hou, Zhangziyi Zhou, Ismet Joan Uner, Spero C. Nicholas

“…Our study suggests that early intervention to correct eye alignment (e.g., strabismus surgery) is critical for restoring both visual and cortical functions in strabismic amblyopia.…”
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Effects of total urethral suspension combined with posterior pelvic floor reconstruction on sexual function in women with stress urinary incontinence and concomitant vaginal laxity... by Yuan Li, Jihong Shen, Ling Li, Daoming Tian, Yubin Wen, Hongcheng Li, Jiangna Gu, Qian Luo, Zhenhua Gao, Xingqi Wang

“…Posterior pelvic floor reconstruction restores anatomical integrity by reducing the levator hiatus and reconstructing the perineal body, thereby normalizing vaginal axis alignment. The subsequent vaginal tightening achieved through these procedures significantly enhances sexual function for both patients and their partners.…”
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Optimizing Multiparametric MRI Protocols for Prostate Cancer Detection: A Comprehensive Assessment Aligned with PI‐RADS Guidelines by Mohammad Hossein Jamshidi, Ali Fatemi, Aida Karami, Sepehr Ghanavati, Durjoy D. Dhruba, Mohammad H. Negarestanian

“…Results A standard mpMRI protocol comprises morphological sequences and functional sequences. Morphological sequences which encompass T1‐ and T2‐weighted images, and various functional sequences include diffusion‐weighted imaging, and dynamic contrast‐enhanced MRI. …”
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Nipocalimab, an immunoselective FcRn blocker that lowers IgG and has unique molecular properties by Nilufer P. Seth, Rui Xu, Matthew DuPrie, Amit Choudhury, Samuel Sihapong, Steven Tyler, James Meador, William Avery, Edward Cochran, Thomas Daly, Julia Brown, Laura Rutitzky, Lynn Markowitz, Sujatha Kumar, Traymon Beavers, Sayak Bhattacharya, Hsin Chen, Viraj Parge, Karen Price, Yang Wang, Siddharth Sukumaran, Yvonne Pao, Katie Abouzahr, Fiona Elwood, Jay Duffner, Sucharita Roy, Pushpa Narayanaswami, Jonathan J. Hubbard, Leona E. Ling

“…Nipocalimab selectively reduces circulating IgG levels without detectable effects on other adaptive and innate immune functions. In vitro experiments and in vivo studies in mice and cynomolgus monkeys generated data that align with observations from clinical studies of nipocalimab in IgG autoantibody- and alloantibody-mediated diseases.…”
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Restoring coronal pre-arthritic alignment in mobile-bearing unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: mid- to long-term outcomes by Yankun Jiang, Changquan Liu, Qidong Zhang, Guoyuan Sun, Ran Ding, Nianfei Zhang, Cheng Huang, Weiguo Wang, Wanshou Guo

“…Abstract Background Previous research suggests that restoring pre-arthritic alignment in fixed-bearing unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) can improve postoperative knee function. …”
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Kinematic alignment in Japanese patients shows significant improvement 2 years after total knee replacement surgery by Takao Yamamoto, Shigenobu Fukushima, Shuji Toyono, Takahiro Miyaji, Taku Nakajima, Yoshihiro Wanezaki, Takashi Ito

“…Additionally, the Knee Society Scores (patient satisfaction and function) significantly improved compared with the preoperative status (p < 0.01). …”
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Study Design and Baseline Characteristics of ALIGN, a Randomized Controlled Study of Atrasentan in Patients With IgA Nephropathy by Hiddo J.L. Heerspink, Meg Jardine, Donald E. Kohan, Richard A. Lafayette, Adeera Levin, Adrian Liew, Hong Zhang, Irene Noronha, Hernan Trimarchi, Fan Fan Hou, Ronny Renfurm, Todd Gray, Marianne Camargo, Jonathan Barratt

“…Atrasentan, a selective ETA receptor antagonist, has potential to reduce proteinuria and preserve kidney function in IgAN. ALIGN (NCT04573478) is a phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial of atrasentan in patients with IgAN at high risk of kidney function loss. …”
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A multi-objective fuzzy model based on enhanced artificial fish Swarm for multiple RNA sequences alignment by Medhat A. Tawfeek, Ibrahim Alrashdi, Madallah Alruwaili, Gamal Farouk Elhady

“…Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) sequence alignment is a fundamental operation in bioinformatics, essential for analyzing the physicochemical and functional characteristics of RNA molecules. …”
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Free vibrational analysis of composite beams reinforced with randomly aligned and oriented carbon nanotubes, resting on an elastic foundation by Mohammed Chatbi, Zouaoui Rabie Harrat, Tahir Ghazoul, Mohamed Bachir Bouiadjra

“…In this study the CNT’s are considered either aligned or randomly oriented on the matrix. A refined high-order beam theory (RBT) is adopted in the present analysis using a new shape function. …”
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Comb-assisted 3D bioprinting for highly aligned 3D muscle bioconstructs with enhanced cellular mechanotransduction by GaEun Heo, WonJin Kim, GeunHyung Kim

“…This shortcoming limits the ability to properly stimulate cells during bioprinting, affecting tissue formation and function. To address this issue, we developed a comb-assisted bioprinting technique aimed at enhancing mechanotransduction by increasing shear stress on the bioink. …”
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Supergravity and In‐Situ Evaporation Induced Well‐Aligned and Self‐Crosslinked 2D Material‐Based Thin Films by Dawei Zhang, Abdallah Kamal, Baosong Li, Dezhuang Ji, Liming Zhao, Kang Cheng, Xuan Li, Sharmarke Mohamed, Qingwen Li, Liao Kin, Lianxi Zheng

“…Abstract Assembling two‐dimensional (2D) nanoflakes into freestanding ultrathin films while maintaining their superior mechanical and functional properties can enable a wide range of applications. …”
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Comparison of the Efficacy of Elastodontic Devices and Aligners in Dentoalveolar Transverse Expansion: A Randomized Open Label Clinical Trial by Eleonora Ortu, Mariano Lacarbonara, Samuele Cova, Elena Gigliozzi, Maria Ausilia D’Angelo, Annalisa Monaco, Davide Pietropaoli

“…<b>Background</b>: A transverse discrepancy refers to a dimensional difference in the transverse component of the upper and lower dental arches with functional and esthetic implications. The main purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of transverse expansion movement of dentoalveolar nature performed by two innovative orthodontic appliances: elastodontic devices and clear aligners. …”
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Influence of subaxial cervical spine surgery on the sagittal alignment of the cervical and global spine. A prospective observational study by M. Bolcha, J. Lodin, D. Cihlář, M. Sameš, P. Vachata

“…Discussion and conclusion: Single-/double-level ACDF affect local sagittal paramethers, correct kyphosis and modulates the cervicothoracic junction, but does not influence distal spinal or pelvic alignment. Pain relief and functional improvement are comparable in kyphotic and non-kyphotic patients, irrespective of relordotization magnitude. …”
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Band structure alignment in transfer-free MOCVD grown 2D-TMDC heterostructures revealed by ambient KPFM by M. Abdelbaky, Y. Beckmann, J. Klein, T. G. Fabunmi, N. Stracke, A. Grundmann, M. Heuken, H. Kalisch, A. Vescan, T. Kümmell, W. Mertin, G. Bacher

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Introducing Angle B: A Novel Quantitative Approach for Sagittal Alignment Reduction in Atlanto-Axial Dislocation Surgery by Cui S, Wang X, Li K, Feng H, Liu Z, Jian F, Wang K

“…This equation not only helps surgeons achieve more precise and effective surgical reductions but also emphasizes the important role of angle B in surgical planning.Keywords: quantitative method, sagittal alignment reduction, atlanto-axial dislocation surgery…”
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Utilizing RNA-seq data in monotone iterative generalized linear model to elevate prior knowledge quality of the circRNA-miRNA-mRNA regulatory axis by Alikhan Anuarbekov, Jiří Kléma

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Predicting Activity in Brain Areas Associated with Emotion Processing Using Multimodal Behavioral Signals by Lahoucine Kdouri, Youssef Hmamouche, Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, Thierry Chaminade

“…Such social integration requires both perception and production mechanisms, thus enabling a more realistic approach to emotional alignment than existing systems. Indeed, existing emotion recognition methods rely on behavioral signals, predominantly facial expressions, as well as non-invasive brain recordings, such as Electroencephalograms (EEGs) and functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI), to identify humans’ emotions, but accurate labeling remains a challenge. …”
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