Titanium surface functionalization with calcium-doped ZnO nanoparticles for hard tissue implant applications by Komel Tariq, Nosheen Fatima Rana, Sabah Javaid, Muneeba Khadim

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An investigation on RYO/MYO tobacco characteristics and smoke emissions as a function of cigarette design elements by Nikolov Nikolay, Nikolova Violeta, Petrova Todorka, Bozhinova Radka, Dyulgerski Yovko, Popova Venelina

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Development of Deep Learning Simulation and Density Functional Theory Framework for Electrocatalyst Layers for PEM Electrolyzers by Jaydev Zaveri, Shankar Raman Dhanushkodi, Michael W. Fowler, Brant A. Peppley, Dawid Taler, Tomasz Sobota, Jan Taler

“…Their stability is critically dependent on structure and composition, necessitating a thorough understanding of ionization potential and work function. …”
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Detection and functional resolution of soluble immune complexes by an FcγR reporter cell panel by Haizhang Chen, Andrea Maul‐Pavicic, Martin Holzer, Magdalena Huber, Ulrich Salzer, Nina Chevalier, Reinhard E Voll, Hartmut Hengel, Philipp Kolb

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Cognitive and kidney function: results from a British birth cohort reaching retirement age. by Richard J Silverwood, Marcus Richards, Mary Pierce, Rebecca Hardy, Naveed Sattar, Charles Ferro, Caroline Savage, Diana Kuh, Dorothea Nitsch, NSHD scientific and data collection teams

“…<h4>Background</h4>Previous studies have found associations between cognitive function and chronic kidney disease. We aimed to explore possible explanations for this association in the Medical Research Council National Survey of Health and Development, a prospective birth cohort representative of the general British population.…”
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Digoxin reveals a functional connection between HIV-1 integration preference and T-cell activation. by Alexander Zhyvoloup, Anat Melamed, Ian Anderson, Delphine Planas, Chen-Hsuin Lee, Janos Kriston-Vizi, Robin Ketteler, Andy Merritt, Jean-Pierre Routy, Petronela Ancuta, Charles R M Bangham, Ariberto Fassati

“…The drug unmasked a functional connection between HIV-1 integration and T-cell activation. …”
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Trombone Transfer Functions: Comparison Between Frequency-Swept Sine Wave and Human Performer Input by James W. BEAUCHAMP

“…Output/input ratios of the signals’ harmonic amplitudes plotted vs. harmonic frequency then became points on the trombone’s transfer function. The first such recordings were made on analog 1/4 inch stereo magnetic tape. …”
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Interictal functional connectivity of human epileptic networks assessed by intracerebral EEG and BOLD signal fluctuations. by Gaelle Bettus, Jean-Philippe Ranjeva, Fabrice Wendling, Christian G Bénar, Sylviane Confort-Gouny, Jean Régis, Patrick Chauvel, Patrick J Cozzone, Louis Lemieux, Fabrice Bartolomei, Maxime Guye

“…In this study, we aimed to demonstrate whether spontaneous fluctuations in the blood oxygen level dependent (BOLD) signal derived from resting state functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) reflect spontaneous neuronal activity in pathological brain regions as well as in regions spared by epileptiform discharges. …”
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Effect of mechanical pressure-controlled ventilation in patients with disturbed respiratory function during laparoscopic cholecystectomy by Šurbatović Maja, Vesić Zoran, Đorđević Dragan, Radaković Sonja, Zeba Snježana, Jovanović Duško, Novaković Marijan

“…In ASA III patients with concomitant respiratory diseases, however, creation of pneumoperitoneum and the position of patients during surgery exert additional negative effect on intraoperative respiratory function, thus making a higher challenge for the anesthesiologist than for the surgeon. …”
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Hsp20 functions as a novel cardiokine in promoting angiogenesis via activation of VEGFR2. by Xiaowei Zhang, Xiaohong Wang, Hongyan Zhu, Evangelia G Kranias, Yaoliang Tang, Tianqing Peng, Jiang Chang, Guo-Chang Fan

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Effect of Parinari Excelsa on Some Haematological and Parameters of Renal Function in Cyanide Toxicity- Induced Rats. by Kadiri, Helen Ejiro

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CLINICAL AND FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PATIENTS WITH EARLY AND LATE STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SENSORINEURAL HEARING LOSS by Инна Сергеевна Фунтикова, Елена Леонидовна Потеряева, Елена Леонидовна Смирнова

“…The aim of the research – to evaluate the results of clinical and functional research methods in patients with PNS with early and late stages of disease development. …”
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Multi-functional mechanisms of immune evasion by the streptococcal complement inhibitor C5a peptidase. by Nicola N Lynskey, Mark Reglinski, Damien Calay, Matthew K Siggins, Justin C Mason, Marina Botto, Shiranee Sriskandan

“…Taken together, these data show that ScpA is a multi-functional virulence factor with both complement-dependent and independent roles in streptococcal pathogenesis.…”
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Rat retinal function attenuation with IOP elevation is impacted by both blood pressure and intracranial pressure by Sera N. Ganearachchi, Anna K. van Koeverden, Christine T. O. Nguyen, Zheng He, Vickie H. Y. Wong, Bang V. Bui, Da Zhao

“…Both high BP and high ICP rendered retinal function less susceptible to IOP elevation; however, the effect was greater for high BP.ConclusionRetinal function is critically dependent on ocular perfusion pressure; excessive low or high perfusion attenuates function. …”
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Analysis of the calcium-phosphorus metabolism and function of the parathyroid glands in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus by Ekaterina Alexandrovna Khantakova, Larisa Yur'evna Khamnueva, Galina Mikhailovna Orlova

“…To analyze the calcium-phosphorus metabolism in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) type 1 depending on the functional state of the kidneys. Materials and Methods. …”
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Model of simulation of the process of formation of functional surfaces of micro-opto-electro-mechanical systems’ components by І.Ш. Невлюдов, О.О. Чала, О.І. Филипенко, І.В. Боцман

“…Objectives: to increase the reliability and reproducibility of the received information, reduce the complexity of the technological process of forming, by modeling the dependences of the ratios of physical and technological parameters of forming the functional surfaces of the substrates of MOEMS components for the forming process. …”
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Retrospective Analysis of the Correlation between Uric Acid and Thyroid Hormone in People with Normal Thyroid Function by Guanqun Chao, Yue Zhu, Lizheng Fang

“…Under normal thyroid function, there were significant differences in TSH, FT3, and FT4 between groups with different uric acid levels. …”
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RETRACTED: Palmitic Acid Impedes Extravillous Trophoblast Activity by Increasing MRP1 Expression and Function by Yunali Ashar, Qiuxu Teng, John N. D. Wurpel, Zhe-Sheng Chen, Sandra E. Reznik

“…Normal function of placental extravillous trophoblasts (EVTs), which are responsible for uteroplacental vascular remodeling, is critical for adequate delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the developing fetus and normal fetal programming. …”
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Facile Synthetic Access Towards Sulfur- and Selenium-Functionalized Boron-Based Multiresonance TADF Emitters by Zeynep Güven, Hadi Dolati, Leo Wessel, René Frank

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EVALUATION OF THE FUNCTIONAL STATE AND MORPHOLOGY OF THE RETINA IN PATIENTS WITH RHEGMATOGENOUS RETINAL DETACHMENT AFTER SUBTOTAL VITRECTOMY by I.S. Olefir, V. V. Ryadnova, L. K. Voskresenskaya

“…The article examines the functional state and morphology of the retina in patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment after subtotal vitrectomy. …”
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