The PE/PPE family proteins of Mycobacterium tuberculosis: evolution, function, and prospects for tuberculosis control by Zhijing Zhang, Zhijing Zhang, Le Dong, Xin Li, Taibing Deng, Qinglan Wang

“…This review synthesizes advances in understanding the evolutionary expansion, structural diversity, and functional versatility of PE/PPE proteins, emphasizing their co-evolution with type VII secretion systems (T7SS). …”
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Mammalian PI-Phospholipase C Isozymes: Structural and Functional Insights and Roles in Health and Disease by May Hamdi, Mohammed Al-Matwi, Nour Elghoul, Hissa Al-Kuwari, Tahseen S. Sayed, Emna Riguene, Michail Nomikos

“…Herein, we carry out a comprehensive analysis of the structure, function, regulation, and implications of the PI-PLC family enzymes in both physiological and pathological contexts. …”
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Exploring the gut microbiome and serum metabolome interplay in non-functioning pituitary neuroendocrine tumors by Jifang Liu, Jifang Liu, Zhang Ye, Zhang Ye, Yi Zhang, Yi Zhang, Wan Su, Wan Su, Jie Liu, Jie Liu, Tianqi Chen, Yanan Shi, Lulu Liu, Jiao Lu, Zian Cai, Qing Zhong, Pei Wang, Jun Pu, Jun Pu, Jinghua Liu, Jinghua Liu, Yuchen Wei, Yuchen Wei, Hui Pan, Hui Pan, Huijuan Zhu, Huijuan Zhu, Kan Deng, Kan Deng, Renzhi Wang, Renzhi Wang, Lin Lu, Lin Lu, Xiaomin Hu, Yong Yao, Yong Yao

“…The gut microbiome has emerged as a potential factor in cancer pathogenesis, but its role in non-functioning pituitary neuroendocrine tumors (NF-PitNETs) remains unclear. …”
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In-depth functional analysis of BRD9 in fetal hematopoiesis reveals context-dependent roles by Yifan Zhang, Masaki Nomura, Koutarou Nishimura, Weijia Zang, Yui Koike, Muran Xiao, Hiromi Ito, Miki Fukumoto, Atsushi Tanaka, Yumi Aoyama, Wataru Saika, Chihiro Hasegawa, Hiromi Yamazaki, Akifumi Takaori-Kondo, Daichi Inoue

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A METHOD FOR INVESTIGATING MACHINE LEARNING ATTACKS ON ARBITER-TYPE PHYSICALLY UNCLONABLE FUNCTIONS by Yuri A. Korotaev

“…The paper explores modern approaches to attacking various types of Arbiter Physical Unclonable Functions (APUF). The problem is described from a machine learning perspective. …”
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Plant metabolites and functional foods in metastatic breast cancer: a supportive strategy for management by Pritya Jha, Varisha Anjum, Ahmed Adnan AL.-Khafagi, Sweta Joshi, Ammar Kadi, Areefa Anjum, Kamran Javed Naquvi, Irina Potoroko

“…This review critically explores the potential supportive role of plant-derived bioactive compounds present in functional foods and nutraceuticals in modulating cancer-related biological pathways. …”
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Beyond immunoglobulin G: Dissecting the role of colostrum in programming early immune function in calves* by L. Rostoll-Cangiano, M. Cid de la Paz, J.F. Pierre

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Three-dimensional disordered alloy metamaterials: a new platform of structure-function integration by Xinxin Li, Liqiang Wang, Yang Lu

“…In this review, we provide an in-depth analysis of a novel class of three-dimensional (3D) disordered alloy metamaterials, including metallic glasses and high/medium entropy alloys metamaterials, which offer a promising platform for the integration of structure and function. These materials are characterized by their unique including disordered atomic structures and alloy compositions modulation, enabling the manipulation of electromagnetic, thermal, and mechanical properties. …”
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Roles and functions of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes and tertiary lymphoid structures in gastric cancer progression by Zhiyuan Yao, Gengchen Li, Di Pan, Zichen Pei, Yan Fang, Haonan Liu, Zhengxiang Han

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Differential Effector Function of Tissue-Specific Natural Killer Cells against Lung Tumors by Zerick Terrell Dunbar, Salvador González-Ochoa, Thanigaivelan Kanagasabai, Alla Ivanova, Anil Shanker

“…In this study, we investigated NK cell tissue heterogeneity in relation to their phenotype and effector functions against lung tumors. Methods: Using hanging drop tumor spheroid and subcutaneously established LL/2 (LLC1) lung tumor models, we examined NK cell receptor diversity and its correlation with tissue-specific cytotoxicity through multiparametric flow cytometry, fluorescence imaging, and cytotoxicity assays. …”
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Obtaining functional gradient coatings based on Al2O3 by detonation spraying by Б.К. Рахадилов, А.Б. Нугуманова, П. Ковалевский, М.К. Кылышканов, Л.Б. Баятанова, Д.Н. Какимжанов

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FUNCTIONAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PARATEXT IN P. MERIMEE’S HISTORICAL ESSAYS AND DRAMAS ABOUT FALSE DMITRY by T.Y. Boyarskaya

“…This article is devoted to the analysis of the functional meaning of the paratext (titles, notes, appendices and remarks), aimed at studying the features of the main text of the essays and dramas that made up the series of works by Merimee about False Dmitry. …”
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From laboratory to clinic: opportunities and challenges of functional food active ingredients in cancer therapy by Nie Zhang, Nie Zhang, Yanzhi Ren, Yahui Xu, Yahui Xu

“…This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the potential of functional food active ingredients in cancer prevention and therapy. …”
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Quality and Timing of Stressors Differentially Impact on Brain Plasticity and Neuroendocrine-Immune Function in Mice by Sara Capoccia, Alessandra Berry, Veronica Bellisario, Davide Vacirca, Elena Ortona, Enrico Alleva, Francesca Cirulli

“…We compared the effects of repeated (7 versus 21 days) restraint stress (RS) and chronic disruption of social hierarchy (SS) on neuroendocrine (corticosterone) and immune function (cytokines and splenic apoptosis) and on a marker of brain plasticity (brain-derived neurotrophic factor, BDNF ). …”
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Cortical neuroprosthesis-mediated functional ipsilateral control of locomotion in rats with spinal cord hemisection by Elena Massai, Marco Bonizzato, Isley De Jesus, Roxanne Drainville, Marina Martinez

“…In this study, we combined a unilateral thoracic spinal cord injury (SCI) with a cortical neuroprosthetic approach to investigate the functional role of the ipsilateral motor cortex in rat movement through spared contralesional pathways. …”
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Optimization of Robust and Secure Transmit Beamforming for Dual-Functional MIMO Radar and Communication Systems by Zhuochen Chen, Ximin Li, Shengqi Zhu

“…This paper investigates a multi-antenna, multi-input multi-output (MIMO) dual-functional radar and communication (DFRC) system platform. …”
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Ten‐Eleven Translocation Family Proteins: Structure, Biological Functions, Diseases, and Targeted Therapy by Junzhi Liang, Xinni Na, Lingbo Meng, Lixia He, Ting Shu, Yuanyuan Fang, Bowen Zhang, Zhongyu Zhao, Cuishan Guo, Tingting Li, Zhijing Na, Da Li, Xue Xiao

“…Here, we provide a comprehensive overview of the mechanisms by which TET proteins mediate DNA demethylation and detail their biological functions. Additionally, we highlight recent advances in understanding the molecular mechanisms linking TET dysregulation to disease pathogenesis and explore their potential as therapeutic targets. …”
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NFAT5: a stress-related transcription factor with multiple functions in health and disease by Alfredo Domínguez-López, Fátima Sofía Magaña-Guerrero, Beatriz Buentello-Volante, Óscar Vivanco-Rojas, Yonathan Garfias

“…In the immune system, NFAT5 modulates the function of monocytes, macrophages, astrocytes, microglia, and T cells, contributing to immune homeostasis and inflammatory responses. …”
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Geometric Analysis of Mass Formation and Proportions in Combined Function Buildings in Anatolian Seljuk Architecture by Funda Gençer

“…Throughout the Anatolian Seljuk Period, numerous examples of buildings with combined functions were built. The precise proportions or design decisions that underlie the division of various functional masses in combined-function buildings are unknown. …”
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Genetic identification of a network of factors that functionally interact with the nucleosome remodeling ATPase ISWI. by Giosalba Burgio, Gaspare La Rocca, Anna Sala, Walter Arancio, Dario Di Gesù, Marianna Collesano, Adam S Sperling, Jennifer A Armstrong, Simon J van Heeringen, Colin Logie, John W Tamkun, Davide F V Corona

“…Nucleosome remodeling and covalent modifications of histones play fundamental roles in chromatin structure and function. However, much remains to be learned about how the action of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling factors and histone-modifying enzymes is coordinated to modulate chromatin organization and transcription. …”
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