Morphoanatomical functional traits of terrestrial acrocarpous mosses in campos de altitude by Tibério da Silva Vale, Wanessa Vieira Silva Menezes Batista, Luiz Ricardo dos Santos Tozin, Nivea Dias dos Santos

“…We examined the morphoanatomical functional traits of acrocarpous mosses along a post-fire disturbance gradient in the campos de altitude of the INP, verified the existence of functional groups, and evaluated the functional compositions of their assemblies. …”
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Effect of snakehead fish extract on kidney function in patients undergoing radiotherapy by Purwoko, Muhammad Husni Thamrin, Rio Rusman

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Cyclodextrin glycosyltransferase immobilization on functionalized graphene nanoplatelets for enhanced cyclodextrin production. by Babatunde A Ogunbadejo, Sulaiman Al-Zuhair

“…Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) verified the successful incorporation of functional groups, including amine and thiol groups, and ethanolamine-functionalized GNPs showing the highest grafting levels. …”
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The Role of Cytokines in the Functional Activity of Phagocytes in Blood and Colostrum of Diabetic Mothers by Danny Laura Gomes Fagundes, Eduardo Luzía França, Glilciane Morceli, Marilza Vieira Cunha Rudge, Iracema de Mattos Paranhos Calderon, Adenilda Cristina Honorio-França

“…These data suggest that diabetes interferes in maternal immunological parameters and that IFN-γ and TGF-β modulate the functional activity of phagocytes in the colostrum, maternal blood, and cord blood of pregnant diabetic women.…”
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Endothelial function and structural markers of atherosclerosis: relationship in old and senile age by M. S. Troshina, A. N. Ryabikov, Yu. Yu. Palekhina, M. N. Ryabikov, S. K. Malyutina

“…CA ultrasound was performed to assess IMT and ASPs. Endothelial function was assessed by postocclusive hyperemia ultrasound test; an increase in brachial artery initial diameter (FDV%) <10% was regarded as ED.Results. …”
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The Effect of Quercetin on Ovary Functions in Rats with Cyclophosphamide Induced Ovary Damage by Ceren Yildiz Eren, Hulusi Goktug Gurer, Ozlem Ozgur Gursoy, Oktay Yilmaz, Ece Tunc, Serap Unubol Aypak, Gamze Sevri Ekren Asici

“…They were randomly divided into four groups with 12 animals. Four groups are Control, Cyclophosphamide, Cyclophosphamide + Quercetin (100 mg/kg) and Quercetin (100 mg/kg) groups. …”
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Functional Mobility Outcomes in Telehealth and In-Person Assessments for Wheeled Mobility Devices by Mitchell Bell, Richard M. Schein, Joseph Straatmann, Brad E. Dicianno, Mark R. Schmeler

“…The purpose of this study was to compare telehealth and in-person service delivery models for wheeled mobility devices in terms of functional outcomes. We hypothesized that clinically significant improvements in functional mobility measured by the Functional Mobility Assessment (FMA) will occur in individuals receiving both telehealth and in-person clinic evaluations. …”
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The Important Role of p21-Activated Kinases in Pancreatic Exocrine Function by Irene Ramos-Alvarez, Robert T. Jensen

“…PAKs are divided into two groups: group I (PAK1–3) and group II (PAK4–6). Both groups of PAKs have been well studied in apoptosis, protein synthesis, glucose homeostasis, growth (proliferation and survival) and cytoskeletal regulation, as well as in cell motility, proliferation and cycle control. …”
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Dyslipidemia and endothelial function in women with metabolic syndrome associated with autoimmune thyroiditis by N. S. Kanavets, L. I. Levina, V. V. Popov, N. Ph. Priyma, A. B. Shapovalova

“…The research objectives are lipid spectrum and endothelial function (EF) in women with metabolic syndrome (MS) associated with autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT) against the background of non-compensated with L-thyroxin subclinical hypothyroidism (SH). …”
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Comparison of Pulmonary Functions in Petrol Pump Workers and Residents of Oil Refinery by Satyanath Reddy Kodidala, Ali Mohamad Ahanger, Asha Gandhi

“…Objectives: The study aimed to assess pulmonary function tests (PFTs) in residents living near an oil refinery and PPWs and compared with the control group. …”
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Does Ramadan Fasting Adversely Affect Cognitive Function in Young Females? by Mahboubeh Ghayour Najafabadi, Laya Rahbar Nikoukar, Amir Memari, Hamed Ekhtiari, Sara Beygi

“…We examined the effects of Ramadan fasting on cognitive function in 17 female athletes. Data were obtained from participants of two fasting (n=9) and nonfasting (n=8) groups at three periods of the study (before Ramadan, at the third week in Ramadan, and after Ramadan). …”
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Effect of two different blood purification modes on vascular endothelial function by TONG Fang, HE Hui-qing, HU Da-jun

“…We measured the blood flowmediated vasodilation of brachial artery(FMD) and blood flow rate( △Q%) every three months.The effects of two different blood purification modes on vascular endothelial function were compared.Results The damage degree of vascular endothelial function in HD + HP group was significantly lower than that in HD group. …”
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Intermuscular Adipose Tissue Is Muscle Specific and Associated with Poor Functional Performance by Lori J. Tuttle, David R. Sinacore, Michael J. Mueller

“…People with obesity, diabetes, and peripheral neuropathy have high levels of intermuscular adipose tissue (IMAT) volume which has been inversely related to physical function. We determined if IMAT is muscle specific, if calf IMAT is different between a healthy obese group (HO), a group with diabetes mellitus (D), and a group with diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy (DN), and if IMAT volume or the ratio of IMAT/muscle volume is related to physical function in these groups. …”
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THE VASCULAR ENDOTHELIUM FUNCTION INDICATORS IN ORAL LIQUID OF IQOS SMOKING ADOLESCENTS by T.M. Popova, O.A. Nakonechna, O.V. Tishchenko, L.S. Kryvenko

“…Thirty adolescents aged 14-17 years old were divided to three groups. Group I was introduced by ten healthy non-smoking adolescents (control group). …”
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Functional electrical stimulation improves brain perfusion in cranial trauma patients by Bárbara Juarez Amorim, Allan de Oliveira Santos, Telma Dagmar Oberg, Juliana Romanato, Dalton A. Anjos, Mariana da Cunha Lopes de Lima, Celso Darío Ramos, Donizete Cesar Honorato, Edwaldo Eduardo Camargo, Elba Cristina de Sá Camargo Etchebehere

“…OBJECTIVE: Demonstrate brain perfusion changes due to neuronal activation after functional electrical stimulation (FES). METHOD: It was studied 14 patients with hemiplegia who were submitted to a program with FES during fourteen weeks. …”
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The Effect of Bifid Triple Viable on Immune Function of Patients with Ulcerative Colitis by Guohua Li, Sheng Zeng, Wangdi Liao, Nonghua Lv

“…Methods. 82 patients, who were firstly diagnosed as ulcerative colitis, were randomized into experiment group (41 cases, treated with Bifid Triple Viable and Etiasa) and control group (41 cases, treated with Etiasa). …”
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Assessment of cognitive functions in patients with metabolic syndrome after ischemic stroke by N. Yu. Bachinskaya, O. O. Kopchak

“…The purpose – to assess cognitive functions in patients with the history of ischemic stroke, depending on the metabolic syndrome (MS) presence and to determine the peculiarities of cognitive functions dynamics in the early recovery period after ischemic stroke in the anterior circulation area in patients with and without metabolic syndrome depending on ischemic lesion localization. …”
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Characteristics of operational control reliability of aircraft functional systems and avionics suites by S. V. Kuznetsov

“…Analytical dependences for calculating the control reliability characteristics of three groups for functional systems and avionics suites and relationships between them are determined. …”
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Effect of Sevoflurane on Functional Recovery in Animals Sustaining Systemic Circulatory Arrest by Yu. V. Zarzhetsky, K. Yu. Borisov, O. A., Grebenchikov, V. L. Shaibakova, D. I. Levikov, V. V. Likhvantsev

“…Objective: to study the effect of sevoflurane on functional recovery in animals after clinical death. …”
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Impact of advanced prostatic cancer treatment on quality of life and sexual function by Fernando Parma Marsicano, Andy Petroianu

“…MATERIAL AND METHODS: Two hundred patients with recurrence prostate cancer after initial treatment were distributed into four groups according to the following protocol: group 1 - open prostatectomy and androgen deprivation hormone therapy; group 2 - open prostatectomy combined with radiotherapy and androgen deprivation hormone therapy; group 3 - androgen deprivation hormone therapy alone; and group 4 - radiotherapy combined with androgen deprivation hormone therapy. …”
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