Current Understanding and Evidence Regarding Qiliqiangxin (QLQX) in Heart Failure Treatment: From Basic to Clinical Research by Iokfai Cheang, Gehui Ni, Xinyi Lu, Ziqi Chen, Ying Yang, Yue Zhang, Qilin Li, Wenming Yao, Rongrong Gao, Xinli Li

“…Clinically, QLQX capsule decreases N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide levels and improves functional outcomes in chronic HF. The QUEST trial has indicated diminished cardiovascular mortality and hospitalization in patients with HF and reduced ejection fraction receiving QLQX treatment in addition to standard medication. …”
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Iridescence from tuned microstructures in poly(octamethylene terephthalate) by Yu-Zhe Huang, Selvaraj Nagarajan, Widyantari Rahmayanti, Li-Ting Lee, Eamor M. Woo

“…The POT microstructures could be finely modulated and tailored-made to functional applications as interfacial coating materials for performing photonics iridescence.…”
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Current Diagnosis and Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome by Akmal Primadian Suprapto, Muhammad Firhat Idrus

“…Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by a combination of symptoms, including abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel habits, often without any identifiable organic cause. …”
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Translating online News Headlines:between Fidelity and Adaptation by Iurie TATARU

“…The results highlight a range of translation techniques, including borrowing, literal translation, transposition, modulation, equivalence, and adaptation, along with key translation strategies such as omission, functional adaptation, and text domestication. …”
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How Visual Body Perception Influences Somatosensory Plasticity by Esther Kuehn, Burkhard Pleger

“…Here, we review evidence on how visual body perception induces changes in the functional architecture of the somatosensory system and discuss the specific influence the social environment has on tactile plasticity and learning. …”
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Pantun translations into English in women’s writings in twentieth century British Malaya by Krishnavanie Shanmugam

“…The categorization of translation styles in this study is based on Christiane Nord‟s functional typology (1997), which is namely divided into two large categories: documentary (grammatically literal) translations and instrumental (creatively modulated/literary) translations …”
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Pantun translations into English in women’s writings in twentieth century British Malaya by Krishnavanie Shanmugam

“…The categorization of translation styles in this study is based on Christiane Nord‟s functional typology (1997), which is namely divided into two large categories: documentary (grammatically literal) translations and instrumental (creatively modulated/literary) translations …”
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Cortisol, DHEA, and depression in the elderly: the influence of physical capacity by Helena Moraes, Andrea Deslandes, Paulo de Tarso Maciel-Pinheiro, Humberto Corrêa, Jerson Laks

“…Subjects were submitted to a physical capacity evaluation, including physical activity levels, functional fitness test, and balance scale. Results Depressed patients showed significant lower levels of cortisol than controls, which became non-significant after controlling for physical capacity. …”
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Crystallization and melting behavior of nanoclay-containing polypropylene/poly(trimethylene terephthalate) blends by S. H. Jafari, A. Kalati-vahid, H. A. Khonakdar, A. Asadinezhad, U. Wagenknecht, D. Jehnichen

“…This contribution concerns preparation and characterization of polypropylene (PP)/poly(trimethylene terephthalate) (PTT) melt-mixed blends in the presence of organically-modified montmorillonite nanoclays and functional compatibilizers. Immiscibility and nanocomposite formation were confirmed via transmission electron microscopy. …”
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Pantun translations into English in women’s writings in twentieth century British Malaya by Krishnavanie Shanmugam

“…The categorization of translation styles in this study is based on Christiane Nord‟s functional typology (1997), which is namely divided into two large categories: documentary (grammatically literal) translations and instrumental (creatively modulated/literary) translations …”
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Pantun translations into English in women’s writings in twentieth century British Malaya by Krishnavanie Shanmugam

“…The categorization of translation styles in this study is based on Christiane Nord‟s functional typology (1997), which is namely divided into two large categories: documentary (grammatically literal) translations and instrumental (creatively modulated/literary) translations …”
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Experimental studies on engine test system based on virtual instrument technology by YE Sheng, HE Yong, XU Xiao-ming

“…The system software has been developed by LabVIEW, which offers the system a lot of merits, such as friendly user interface, cost of development, short development period, and flexible functional-extension, etc.…”
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Vitamin C as a Cardioprotective Agent Against Doxorubicin‐Induced Cardiotoxicity by Hamdi Nsairat, Zainab Lafi, Bassam M. Abualsoud, Belal O. Al‐Najjar, Ali Al‐Samydai, Ghaleb Ali Oriquat, Walhan Alshaer, Abed Alqader Ibrahim, Anthony L. Dellinger

“…Preclinical data have routinely indicated that vitamin C can reduce oxidative stress, preserve mitochondrial function, and modulate proinflammatory cytokine levels. …”
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Effect of on muscle protein degradation and anti-oxidative capacity in weaned piglets after Lipopolysaccharide challenge by Nianbang Wu, Shunkang Li, Yanling Kuang, Wensheng He, Huiling Zhu, Qingyu Gao, Liping Liu, Shuiyuan Cheng, Yulan Liu, Xin Cong, Dan Wang

“…This study aimed to investigate the impact of Cardamine violifolia on muscle protein degradation, the inflammatory response and antioxidant function in weaned piglets following LPS challenge. …”
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Differential Expression of ARG1 and MRC2 in Retinal Müller Glial Cells During Autoimmune Uveitis by Amelie B. Fleischer, Barbara Amann, Christine von Toerne, Roxane L. Degroote, Adrian Schmalen, Tanja Weißer, Stefanie M. Hauck, Cornelia A. Deeg

“…Increasing evidence supports their function as active modulators of immune responses and potential atypical antigen-presenting cells (APCs). …”
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Circulating Antimicrobial Peptides as Biomarkers of Inflammation and Airway Dysfunction After Marathon Running by Marie-Therese Lingitz, Hannes Kühtreiber, Lisa Auer, Michael Mildner, Claus G. Krenn, Clemens Aigner, Bernhard Moser, Christine Bekos, Hendrik Jan Ankersmit

“…Notably, S100A8 levels correlated negatively with lung function parameters, including forced expiratory volume and mid-expiratory flows. …”
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Microglia are prominent producers of inflammatory cytokines during the hyperacute phase of ischemic stroke by Joshua H. Bourne, Althea R. Suthya, Brooke J. Wanrooy, Jenny L. Wilson, Shu Wen Wen, Cameron R. Bastow, Gang Zheng, Michelle Rank, Michael J. Hickey, Connie HY Wong

“…Altogether, our study provides evidence that microglia are key drivers of early neuroinflammation and modulating their function at clinically-relevant timepoints will improve stroke recovery.…”
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First genome-scale insights into the virulence of the snow mold causal fungus Microdochium nivale by Ivan Tsers, Ekaterina Marenina, Azat Meshcherov, Olga Petrova, Olga Gogoleva, Alexander Tkachenko, Natalia Gogoleva, Yuri Gogolev, Evgenii Potapenko, Olga Muraeva, Mira Ponomareva, Viktor Korzun, Vladimir Gorshkov

“…In addition to disclosing plant-metabolite-upregulated M. nivale functional gene groups (including those related to host plant protein destruction and amino acid metabolism, xenobiotic detoxication (including phytoalexins benzoxazinoids), cellulose destruction (cellulose monooxygenases), iron transport, etc.), the performed analysis pointed to a crucial role of host plant lipid destruction and fungal lipid metabolism modulation in plant-M. nivale interactions.…”
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Structural insights into calcium-dependent CIB2-TMC1 interaction in hair cell mechanotransduction by Yahong Li, Jiasheng Chen, Wenli Jiang, Jin Ye, Xuan Zhang, Chao Wang

“…Abstract Calcium- and integrin-binding protein 2 (CIB2) plays a crucial role in mechanoelectrical transduction (MET) in cochlear hair cells, particularly in modulating the function and localization of the core components of MET channels TMC1/2. …”
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ACE2 shedding exacerbates sepsis-induced gut leak via loss of microbial metabolite 5-methoxytryptophan by Jiacheng Gong, Haoyang Lu, Yuhan Li, Qihan Xu, Yuanyuan Ma, Anni Lou, Wanfu Cui, Weihua Song, Peng Qu, Zhuoer Chen, Linghao Quan, Xi Liu, Ying Meng, Xu Li

“…Conclusion ACE2 plays a protective role in maintaining intestinal barrier function during sepsis, potentially through modulation of the gut microbiota and the production of key metabolite 5-MTP. …”
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