Novel Robust Stability Criteria of Uncertain Systems with Interval Time-Varying Delay Based on Time-Delay Segmentation Method and Multiple Integrals Functional by Xing He, Li-Jun Song, Yu-Bin Wu, Zi-Yu Zhou

“…Less conservative robust stability criterion is put forward based on augmented Lyapunov-Krasovskii (L-K) functional method and reciprocally convex combination. …”
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Dual-Toxin-Producing <i>Clostridium botulinum</i> Strain Isolated from a Foodborne Botulism Case in Korea: Genomic and Functional Insights by Eun-Sun Choi, Chi-Hwan Choi, Jun-Ho Jeon, So-Hyeon Kim, Hyun-Ju Song, Hwajung Yi, Gi-eun Rhie, Yoon-Seok Chung

“…The strain showed high sequence identity with Bf-type strains such as CDC 3281 and An436. Functional assays confirmed simultaneous expression of both BoNT/B and /F toxins at 35 °C, and temperature-dependent assays revealed predominant expression of BoNT/F at 30 °C and BoNT/B at 37 °C, indicating that toxin expression is influenced by environmental temperature. …”
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An updated insight into the effect of β-adrenergic receptor antagonists (β-blockers) on respiratory function in asthma patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Monika Marko, Rafał Pawliczak

“…BackgroundThis study aimed to provide an updated assessment of the changes in respiratory function after β-adrenergic receptor antagonists (β-blockers) administration in asthma patients. …”
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ILC2s activated by IL-25 promote antigen-specific Th2 and Th9 functions that contribute to the control of Trichinella spiralis infection. by Pornpimon Angkasekwinai, Wichuda Sodthawon, Siranart Jeerawattanawart, Adithap Hansakon, Kovit Pattanapanyasat, Yui-Hsi Wang

“…Following T. spiralis infection, activated ILC2s upregulated surface MHCII expression and enhanced capacity of effector T helper cell in producing antigen-specific Th2 and Th9 cytokines through MHCII-dependent interactions. Reciprocally, lack of CD4+ T helper cells impaired ILC2 function to produce type 2-associated cytokines in responding to IL-25 during T. spiralis infection. …”
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Bone Marrow Culture-Derived Conditioned Medium Recovers Endothelial Function of Vascular Grafts following In Vitro Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury in Diabetic Rats by Sevil Korkmaz-Icöz, Gianluca Sistori, Sivakkanan Loganathan, Alex Ali Sayour, Paige Brlecic, Tamás Radovits, Maik Brune, Matthias Karck, Gábor Szabó

“…Although DM was associated with structural changes compared to controls, there were no functional alterations. However, compared to the DM group, in the DM-IR aortas, impaired maximum endothelium-dependent vasorelaxation in response to acetylcholine (DM 86.7±0.1% vs. …”
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Dynamics of the main parameters of structure-functional condition of the left ventricle myocardium in usage of combination antihypertension therapy for postmenopausal women with di... by V. V. Skibitsky, S. V. Skibitskaya, A. V. Fendrikova, N. V. Porodenko

“…Usage of ACEi or DRI in combination with diuretic in postmenopause led to significant cardioprotection not depending on obesity type. In addition, in AO the usage of DRI+diuretic was advantageous comparing to ACEi+diuretic in the sense of hypertrophy regression and LV diastolic function improvement.…”
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Association between Hemoglobin–albumin–lymphocyte–platelet score and all-cause or cardiovascular mortality in patients with diabetes or prediabetes: mediated effects of renal funct... by Pingping Zhao, Zhuang Zhang, Ming Li, Jingqi Hao, Yirong Wang

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Evaluation of the impact of the distance determination function on the results of optimization of the geographical placement of renewable energy sources-based generation using a... by Andrei M. Bramm, Stanislav A. Eroshenko

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Enhancing cognitive abilities through transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation: Findings from prefrontal functional connectivity analysis and virtual brain simulation by Sora An, Se Jin Oh, Shinhee Noh, Sang Beom Jun, Jee Eun Sung

“…The simulation results demonstrated that the brain's functional state could vary depending on the network coupling parameter—capable of reflecting loss of structural brain connectivity associated with aging—and that the modulation effects induced by taVNS may also differ based on those functional states. …”
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Cend1, a Story with Many Tales: From Regulation of Cell Cycle Progression/Exit of Neural Stem Cells to Brain Structure and Function by Maria Gaitanou, Katerina Segklia, Rebecca Matsas

“…Upon Cend1 function, Notch1 signaling is suppressed and proneural genes such as Mash1 and Neurogenins 1/2 are induced. …”
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Impaired systemic tetrahydrobiopterin bioavailability and increased dihydrobiopterin in adult falciparum malaria: association with disease severity, impaired microvascular function... by Tsin W Yeo, Daniel A Lampah, Enny Kenangalem, Emiliana Tjitra, Ric N Price, J Brice Weinberg, Keith Hyland, Donald L Granger, Nicholas M Anstey

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A Preliminary Investigation into the Use of Cannabis Suppositories and Online Mindful Compassion for Improving Sexual Function Among Women Following Gynaecological Cancer Treatment by Samantha Banbury, Hannah Tharmalingam, Joanne Lusher, Simon Erridge, Chris Chandler

“…Measurements of sexual function, sexual self-efficacy, mindful compassion, well-being and quality of life were taken at weeks 0, 4 and 12. …”
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Early maladaptive schemas, coping strategies, and functional impairments in individuals with adjustment disorder during compulsory military service: a comparison with healthy contr... by Tarık Sağlam

“…The participants completed self-report measures, including the Young Schema Questionnaire (YSQ-SF3), Coping Attitudes Inventory (CAI, a self-report instrument designed to assess coping strategies), and Functionality Assessment Short Test (FAST). The groups were compared and correlations between EMS, coping strategies, and functionality were examined using statistical tools.ResultsParticipants with AD scored significantly higher on maladaptive schemas, particularly in failure, enmeshment/dependence, and pessimism, showed greater use of avoidance-based coping strategies, and exhibited poorer overall functioning compared to healthy controls (p &lt;.001, η² = .072–.384). …”
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High (≥6.5) Spontaneous and Persistent Urinary pH Is Protective of Renal Function at Baseline and during Disease Course in Idiopathic Membranous Nephropathy by Claudio Bazzi, Elena Tagliabue, Sara Raimondi, Virginia Rizza, Daniela Casellato, Masaomi Nangaku

“…Metabolic acidosis correction in advanced renal failure slows renal function decline attributed to tubulointerstitial damage (TID) reduction. …”
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Abdominal fat distribution and its relationship to brain changes: the differential effects of age on cerebellar structure and function: a cross-sectional, exploratory study by Yvonne Böttcher, Michael Stumvoll, Kees Straatman, Matthias Raschpichler, Matthias Leopold Schroeter, Katrin Arelin, Haiko Schlögl, Dominik Fritzsch, Meinhard Mende, André Pampel, Arno Villringer, Karsten Mueller

“…Objectives To investigate whether the metabolically important visceral adipose tissue (VAT) relates differently to structural and functional brain changes in comparison with body weight measured as body mass index (BMI). …”
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ANXA2 regulates mitochondrial function and cellular senescence of PDLCs via AKT/eNOS signaling pathway under high glucose conditions by Yanlin Huang, Zejing Qiu, Chunhui Jiang, Qian Fang, Jiaye Wang, Mingfang Han, Yizhao Liu, Zehui Li

“…Cellular senescence and mitochondrial functions (ROS, mitochondrial morphology, mitochondrial autophagy) were observed. …”
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Study of Influence of Various Methods of Intraoperative Keratoprotection on Morphological and Functional State of Ocular Surface System in Early Period after Phacoemulsification i... by S. V. Tonkonogiy, O. V. Kolenko, A. V. Vasiliev

“…Purpose: to study the effect of various methods of intraoperative keratoprotection on morphological and functional state of ocularsurface system (OSS) in early period after phacoemulsification (PE) in senile cataract (SC). …”
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Tempol, an intracellular antioxidant, inhibits tissue factor expression, attenuates dendritic cell function, and is partially protective in a murine model of cerebral malaria. by Ivo M B Francischetti, Emile Gordon, Bruna Bizzarro, Nidhi Gera, Bruno B Andrade, Fabiano Oliveira, Dongying Ma, Teresa C F Assumpção, José M C Ribeiro, Mirna Pena, Chen-Feng Qi, Ababacar Diouf, Samuel E Moretz, Carole A Long, Hans C Ackerman, Susan K Pierce, Anderson Sá-Nunes, Michael Waisberg

“…Tempol was found to prevent transcription and functional expression of procoagulant tissue factor in endothelial cells (ECs) stimulated by lipopolysaccharide (LPS). …”
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Effects of an Eight-week High-intensity Interval Training Program on Body Composition, Cardiopulmonary Function, and Cardiopulmonary Fitness in Sedentary Women in Their 30s and 40s by Jung-Ho Park, Wi-Young So

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Is exposure to cement dust and heavy metals associated with reduced pulmonary function? A cross-sectional study among cement factory workers in Türkiye by Mustafa Necmi Ilhan, Sultan Pinar Cetintepe, Osman Burak Demirbas, Bilginer Dinke

“…Workers with blood aluminium levels≥35 µg/L had lower FVC (4.26 L), FEV1 (3.61 L) and PEF (7.07 L/min) than those with lowered levels (p&lt;0.001). Dose-dependent pulmonary function loss with increased metal levels was observed.Conclusions Occupational cement dust and heavy metal exposure is closely linked to impaired pulmonary function in cement plant employees, particularly those who work in higher exposure jobs. …”
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