Neural Dynamics during Resting State: A Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Exploration with Reduction and Visualization by Wei Li, Miao Wang, Wen Wen, Yue Huang, Xi Chen, Wenliang Fan, The Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative

“…Body movements or mental activities are both dependent on the transmission of information among billions of neurons. …”
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Spatial Patterns and Functioning of Water Springs in the Sacred Landscape Structure: The Case of Lviv and Volyn Oblasts of Ukraine by Olena Mishchenko, Valerii Petlin, Serhii Puhach

“…The identified spatial patterns of sacred spring distribution within Lviv and Volyn oblasts indicate that their location, concentration, and functioning depend on the characteristics of the surrounding natural environment. …”
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Orai1 Expression and Vascular Function in Kidney Donors Determine Graft Outcomes at Short/Mid-Term by Esther García-Rojo, Javier Angulo, Mariam El Assar, Rocío Santos-Pérez de la Blanca, Borja García-Gómez, José Medina-Polo, Alejandro Sevilleja-Ortiz, Leocadio Rodríguez-Mañas, Argentina Fernández, Eduardo Gutiérrez-Martínez, Enrique Morales-Ruiz, Alfredo Rodríguez-Antolín, Javier Romero-Otero

“…Orai1 protein expression was also evaluated in each donor’s aorta. Endothelium-dependent vasodilation (HMA, HCC) and adrenergic contraction (HA) in donors determined renal function in recipients, 12 months post-transplantation. …”
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Selective JAK2 pathway inhibition enhances anti-leukemic functionality in CD19 CAR-T cells by Kohei Mitsuno, Masaya Suematsu, Yuki Naito, Azusa Mayumi, Hideki Yoshida, Shinya Osone, Toshihiko Imamura, Yozo Nakazawa, Shigeki Yagyu, Tomoko Iehara

“…Transcriptomic analyses suggest that CHZ868 impedes CAR-T cell differentiation while preserving their proliferative capacity, a crucial factor in maintaining CAR-T cell functionality. Therefore, the selective inhibition of the JAK2 pathway may potentiate CAR-T cell therapy and offer a viable treatment strategy for patients with resistant B-cell leukemias.…”
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INFLUENCE OF ABDOMINAL OBESITY ON HEART STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL CHANGES AND POSSIBILITY OF THEIR PHARMACOLOGICAL CORRECTION IN PATIENTS WITH ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION by V. R. Veber, M. P. Rubanova, M. N. Kopina, S. V. Zhmajlova, D. P. Shmatko, I. V. Prozorova

“…To study clinical and epidemiological features of arterial hypertension (HT) combined with abdominal obesity (AO) and pharmacological correction of left ventricle myocardium structural and functional disorders.Material and methods. Single-stage epidemiological study was conducted in Novgorod region population (n=4840). …”
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Absence of Exogenous Glucose in the Perfusate During Kidney Hypothermic Machine Perfusion Does Not Affect Mitochondrial Function by Dafni Efraimoglou, L. Annick van Furth, Albert Gerding, Barbara M. Bakker, Jan-Luuk Hillebrands, Henri G. D. Leuvenink, Leonie H. Venema

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> These results suggest that kidney mitochondrial respiration does not depend on the presence of glucose in the HMP perfusion solution at the start of perfusion, underscoring the need for further exploration of nutrient supplementation and mitochondrial function in organ preservation strategies.…”
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Life cycle CO2 emissions of various transformers under different scenarios with multiple functional units by Chao Liu, Bo Miao, Shu-Zhen Li, Wan-Shui Yu, Qiu-Jie Yuan, Yu-Wei Cao, Yang Yu, Qing Yang

“…Despite extensive research on transformer life cycle carbon emissions, the selection of an appropriate functional unit remains challenging. Many commonly used functional units inadequately reflect transformer functionalities, hindering accurate comparisons across different voltage levels and capacities. …”
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Surface functionalization of microscaffolds produced by high-resolution 3D printing: A new layer of freedom by Oliver Kopinski-Grünwald, Stephan Schandl, Jegor Gusev, Ourania Evangelia Chamalaki, Aleksandr Ovsianikov

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Identification of novel functional compounds from forest onion and its biological activities against breast cancer by Fahrul Nurkolis, Isma Kurniatanty, Elvan Wiyarta, Happy Kurnia Permatasari, Nelly Mayulu, Nurpudji Astuti Taslim, Raymond Rubianto Tjandrawinata, Hardinsyah Hardinsyah, Trina Ekawati Tallei, Apollinaire Tsopmo, Son Radu, Edwin Hadinata, Bonglee Kim, Rosy Iara Maciel Azambuja Ribeiro, Rony Abdi Syahputra

“…The discovery of new molecules from natural sources for the treatment of tumors such as breast cancers is of importance for the development of functional foods and to the pharmaceutical industry. …”
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P-Rex2 suppresses glucose uptake into liver and skeletal muscle through different adaptor functions by Elpida Tsonou, Julia Y. Chu, Polly A. Machin, Anna G. Roberts, Anne Segonds-Pichon, David Baker, David C. Hornigold, Heidi C. E. Welch

“…This role is thought to be mediated through its adaptor function inhibiting Pten rather than through its Rac-GEF activity, but this remains to be demonstrated. …”
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IMPACT OF THE SECOND GENERATION ANTIHISTAMINES ON COGNITIVE FUNCTION IN CHILDREN WITH POLLEN ALLERGY RECEIVING SPECIFIC ALLERGEN IMMUNOTHERAPY by O. I. Muradova, L. S. Namazova-Baranova, G. A. Karkashadze, O. I. Maslova, R. M. Torkhshoeva, A. Yu. Tomilova, A. A. Alekseeva, E. А. Vishneva, K. S. Volkov, T. A. Konstantinidi

“…The persons under consideration were divided on subgroups depending on antihistamine which they received. For the patients in the main group of investigation the cognitive functions have been studied in 3 points. …”
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5,7-Dihydroxy-4-Methylcoumarin as a Functional Compound for Skin Pigmentation and Human Skin Safety by Ye-Jin Lee, Yang Xu, Chang-Gu Hyun

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> This study aims to investigate the effects of 5,7-dihydroxy-4-methylcoumarin (5,7D-4MC) on melanogenesis in B16F10 murine melanoma cells and to evaluate its safety as a potential ingredient for functional cosmetics and therapeutic agents targeting pigmentation-related disorders. …”
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The improvement of the mechanisms of realization of the functions of the Constitutional Court in Ukraine as a state authority with a special status by I.M. Petriv, Yu.Yu. Baltsii

“…The stability of the functioning of the mechanism of public administration, in addition to being based on the fundamental law, depends to a large extent on the internal equilibrium among the public authorities and their competence of independence. …”
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MORPHOLOGICAL AND FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAIN ARTERIES AND PULSE WAVE VELOCITY IN OLDER AGE INDIVIDUALS WITH ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION by G. G. Efremushkin, T. V. Filippova, N. A. Lomakina

“…Aim. To study morpho-functional state and pulse wave velocity (PWV) in the main arteries (MA) in older patients with arterial hypertension (AH) and chronic heart failure (CHF).Material and methods. …”
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MgATPase Activity is Dispensable for the Pharmacological Regulation of the Functional Effects of the KATP Channels Opening in Brain Mitochondria by Olga V. Akopova, Anton Smirnov

“…Background: The mechanisms underlying the effects of pharmacological mitochondrial ATP-sensitive K+ channel (mKATP) channel openers on the functional effects of the mKATP channels opening remain disputable. …”
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Prediction of biomechanical complications in patients with implant supported fixed dental prostheses in different terms of functional loading by O. M. Doroshenko, O. F. Sirenko

“…According to the objective of the study all patients were divided into three groups depending on the period within implant placement and tooth extraction (6–8 month or more than 2 years), the terms of functional loading and usage of protective occlusal splits. …”
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Anatomical and functional factors influencing the results of scleral buckling procedure for macula-off rhegmatogenous retinal detachments by Kovačević Igor, Radosavljević Aleksandra, Stefanović Ivan, Radović Bojana, Karadžić Jelena, Kovačević-Pavićević Dragana, Đurković-Đaković Olgica

“…Duration of macular detachment, previous ocular trauma and refraction of the eye did not affect the anatomical result. Functional success was evaluated using the postoperative visual acuity and depended mainly on the duration of macular detachment prior the surgery. …”
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Validity and Reliability of Dynamic and Functional Balance Tests in People Aged 19-54: A Systematic Review by Kim J Lesch, Sanni Tuomisto, Heikki O Tikkanen, Mika Venojärvi

“…This systematic review concentrated on dynamic and functional balance assessment methods and their validity in healthy adults aged 19-54. …”
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Reliability of two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography in assessment of left atrial function in postmenopausal hypertensive women by M. Yu. Kolesnyk, M. V. Sokolova

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The impact of visual impairment and comorbid mental health disorders on daily functioning: a systematic literature review by Edine P.J. van Munster, Marjolein L.A. Onnink, Lisanne B.A. Teunissen, Cynthia Lamper, Alida J. van der Ham, Ralph de Vries, Peter F.J. Verstraten, Ruth M.A. van Nispen, Hilde P.A. van der Aa

“…Abstract Background The aim of this study was to systematically assess and discuss literature on the impact of visual impairment (VI) in combination with specific mental health disorders (MHDs), i.e. personality disorders (including antisocial, borderline and dependent personality disorder), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), obsessive-compulsive disorder and psychotic disorders, on daily functioning. …”
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