Variational treatment of a vibrating LiNbO3-based rectangular hybrid structure: the developing of a functional for computing surface-load configurations by Oleksiy I. POLOVINA, Vasyl V. KURYLIUK, Oleg A. KOROTCHENKOV

“…A set of trigonometric trial functions applicable to a waveguide behavior of the resonator partly covered by metal electrodes is proposed. …”
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GALECTIN-3 AS A MARKER OF MYOCARDIAL FUNCTION IN MEN AGED 40-60 YEARS WITHOUT CARDIOVASCULAR PATHOLOGY, CARRIERS OF POLYMORPHIC GENES AT1R by V.O. Ruzhanska, V.G. Sivak, M.S. Lozinska, V.М. Zhebel

“…The concentrations of galectin-3 and BNP, central and systemic hemodynamics, structural and functional heart parameters in male carriers of polymorphic AT1R genes without cardiovascular pathology (n = 79) living in Podillya region were studied. …”
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Africa’s (Under) Development at the Mercy of International Financial Institutions’ Reform Programmes: A Dependency Theory Perspective by Nsizwazonke E. Yende

“…The findings indicate that IFIs function to integrate African economies into the global capitalist system as subordinate entities, perpetuating exploitative dynamics. …”
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Dietary Melatonin Supplementation Improved Intestinal Health and Immune Function of Pacific White Shrimp (<i>Litopenaeus vannamei</i>) Under High Alkali Stress by Yiming Li, Yucong Ye, Haojuan Yuan, Zongli Yao, Yan Li, Zhen Sun, Yuxing Wei, Yunlong Zhao, Qifang Lai

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4-1BB and optimized CD28 co-stimulation enhances function of human mono-specific and bi-specific third-generation CAR T cells by Frederick L Locke, Yannick Bulliard, Bin Yu, Marco L Davila, Emiliano Roselli, Justin C Boucher, Gongbo Li, Hiroshi Kotani, Kristen Spitler, Kayla Reid, Estelle V Cervantes, Nhan Tu, Sae Bom Lee

“…This enhanced function was dependent on the positioning of the two co-stimulatory domains. …”
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The Influence of Heat and Surface Treatment on the Functional Properties of Ti6Al4V Alloy Samples Obtained by Additive Technology for Applications in Personalized Implantology by Anita Kajzer, Gabriela Wielgus, Krystian Drobina, Aleksandra Żurawska, Wojciech Kajzer

“…Based on the test results, both heat and surface treatments were found to alter the functional properties of the printed samples. All the tested samples show hydrophilic properties. …”
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Vitamin D (1,25-(OH)2D3) Improves Endothelial Progenitor Cells Function via Enhanced NO Secretion in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Zhenhua Huang, Lixiang Liu, Shufen Huang, Jianbo Li, Shaozhen Feng, Naya Huang, Zhen Ai, Weiqing Long, Lanping Jiang

“…After the EPCs were treated with vitamin D (1,25-(OH)2D3), we evaluated the number, migratory and proliferative activities, and nitric oxide (NO) production of EPCs in vitro and detected vascular endothelial function by flow-mediated dilatation (FMD). We found that vitamin D in a dose-dependent manner improved number and migratory and proliferative activities of EPCs from SLE patients. …”
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Extraction of Protein-Enriched Fractions from Sunflower and Hemp Seeds: Composition and Colloidal Stability of Less Refined Fractions as a Function of Initial pH by Simone Bleibach Alpiger, Sandra Beyer Gregersen, Amanda May Ellermann, Tenna Ji Jing Dissing, Milena Corredig

“…Understanding these differences is crucial for implementation of these novel practices as a sustainable alternative to the current practices.Results showed no general trend in protein yield and purity as a function of pH for the two seeds. For sunflower seeds, the highest protein recovery (52 %) and purity (55 % dm) were achieved under alkaline conditions. …”
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Epithelial cells detect functional type III secretion system of enteropathogenic Escherichia coli through a novel NF-κB signaling pathway. by Yael Litvak, Shir Sharon, Meirav Hyams, Li Zhang, Simi Kobi, Naama Katsowich, Shira Dishon, Gabriel Nussbaum, Na Dong, Feng Shao, Ilan Rosenshine

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Functional characterization of a common XIa inhibitory Kunitz-domain Shp4 from nine schistosoma secreted proteins with diverse C-terminal fragments. by Xiangdong Ye, Xiaolin Deng, Huanhuan Gao, Shuwen Chen, Li Ding, Fang Sun, Chenhu Qin, Hongyi Luo, Wen Zhu, Xudong Luo, Zongyun Chen

“…In this study, by sequence blasting and structural fold searching of Kunitz-domain containing proteins from schistosoma, a specific Kunitz-domain Shp4 that appears in nine secreted proteins from four schistosoma species was identified successfully. Functional studies showed that Shp4 is a novel XIa inhibitor with a Ki value of 3.35 nM, which inhibited coagulation factor XIa activity in a non-heparin-dependent manner. …”
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Phosphatase Inhibitors Function as Novel, Broad Spectrum Botulinum Neurotoxin Antagonists in Mouse and Human Embryonic Stem Cell-Derived Motor Neuron-Based Assays. by Erkan Kiris, Jonathan E Nuss, Stephanie M Stanford, Laura M Wanner, Lisa Cazares, Michael F Maestre, Hao T Du, Glenn Y Gomba, James C Burnett, Rick Gussio, Nunzio Bottini, Rekha G Panchal, Christopher D Kane, Lino Tessarollo, Sina Bavari

“…Four inhibitors were found to function as BoNT/A antagonists. Subsequently, we confirmed that these inhibitors protect against BoNT/A in a dose-dependent manner in human ES-MNs. …”
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An HuR mutant, HuR-V225I, identified in adult T-cell Leukemia/Lymphoma, alters the pro-apoptotic function of HuR by Bianca Colalillo, Sujitha Sali, Ali H. Aldouhki, Isabelle Aubry, Sergio Di Marco, Michel L. Tremblay, Imed E. Gallouzi

“…Here, we show that a HuR mutation, HuR-V225I, previously identified in a patient with Adult T-cell Leukemia/Lymphoma, interferes with the pro-apoptotic function of HuR. In response to apoptosis, HuR translocates to the cytoplasm and is cleaved in a caspase-dependent manner. …”
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Multiple Chaperone DnaK–FliC Flagellin Interactions are Required for Pseudomonas aeruginosa Flagellum Assembly and Indicate a New Function for DnaK by Gabriella Molinari, Sara S. Ribeiro, Katrin Müller, Benjamin E. Mayer, Manfred Rohde, Alejandro Arce‐Rodriguez, Juan José Vargas‐Guerrero, Albert Avetisyan, Josef Wissing, Werner Tegge, Lothar Jänsch, Mark Brönstrup, Antoine Danchin, Martina Jahn, Kenneth N. Timmis, Simon Ebbinghaus, Dieter Jahn, José Manuel Borrero‐de Acuña

“…ABSTRACT The DnaK (Hsp70) protein is an essential ATP‐dependent chaperone foldase and holdase found in most organisms. …”
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Phytochemical analysis and molecular mechanisms of anticancer activity of Stevia rebaudiana extract in gastric cancer cells: In silico docking and functional assays on apoptosis an...

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Statins and selective inhibition of Rho kinase protect small conductance calcium-activated potassium channel function (K(Ca)2.3) in cerebral arteries. by Alister J McNeish, Francesc Jimenez-Altayo, Graeme S Cottrell, Christopher J Garland

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>Rho/Rho kinase signalling following TP stimulation and L-NAME regulates endothelial cell K(Ca)2.3 function. The ability of statins to prevent isoprenylation and perhaps inhibit of Rho restores/protects the input of K(Ca)2.3 to EDH in the MCA, and represents a beneficial pleiotropic effect of statin treatment.…”
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MdDSK2a‐Like‐MdMTA Module Functions in Apple Cold Response via Regulating ROS Detoxification and Cell Wall Deposition by Nan Hou, Jieqiang He, Chana Bao, Fang Zhi, Xiaoxia Shen, Yu Liu, Chaoshuo Li, Tianle Fan, Xinyue Yang, Baohua Chu, Gege Qin, Zeyuan Liu, Chuang Mei, Bin Tan, Jiancan Feng, Fengwang Ma, Mickael Malnoy, Xuewei Li, Qingmei Guan

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Protective Effects of <i>Cervus elaphus</i> and <i>Eucommia ulmoides</i> Mixture (KGC01CE) on Muscle Loss and Function in Aged Rats by Gi-Bang Koo, Han Ol Kwon, Jong Han Kim, Seung Ho Lee, Sung Lye Shim, Kyoung Hwa Jang

“…Sarcopenia is a condition characterized by a progressive loss of muscle mass and function which are influenced by certain factors such as aging, nutritional deficiencies, and chronic diseases. …”
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RNA splicing variants of the novel long non-coding RNA, CyKILR, possess divergent biological functions in non-small cell lung cancer by Xiujie Xie, H. Patrick Macknight, Amy L. Lu, Charles E. Chalfant

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Health status, functioning and risk profiles for secondary health conditions in adolescents and young adults with spina bifida: a cross-sectional study at time of transition by Inge Eriks-Hoogland, Moritz Schwethelm, Lorena Müller, Jivko Stoyanov, Jürgen Pannek, Marija Glisic

“… INTRODUCTION: The transition from paediatric to adult medical care is a critical period for adolescents with spina bifida, often marked by deteriorating health and functional status. OBJECTIVES: To describe the health status and functioning of individuals with spina bifida at the time of transition from paediatric to adult care and to identify risk profiles for potentially modifiable secondary health conditions (urinary tract infections, pressure injuries, respiratory problems and obesity). …”
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Newborn signal functions in Bangladesh: identification through expert consultation and assessment of readiness among public health facilities—study protocol using Delphi technique... by Afsana Karim, Joby George, Sanjoy Kumer Dey, Mohammod Shahidullah, Shams El Arifeen, Mahbuba Khan, Ahmed Ehsanur Rahman, Goutom Banik, Shema Mhajabin, Tazeen Tahsina, Md. Jahurul Islam, Farid Uddin Ahmed, Mushair Ul Islam, Md Abdul Mannan, Shamina Sharmin, Fida Mehran, Anisuddin Ahmed, Ahmed Al Sabir, Shahin Sultana, Ziaul Ahsan, Sayed Rubayet

“…Effective delivery of these interventions depends on a core set of functions (skills and services). …”
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