Effect of Ankle Positions on Gluteus Maximus Activation During Squats by Hanchang Lee, Ilyoung Moon, Chunghwi Yi

“…Background: Lower limb strength is crucial for stability and functional movement, such as walking, running, squatting, and balance, with the gluteus maximus (Gmax) being pivotal. …”

BRAIN CHOLECYSTOKININ SYSTEM IN NEUROTIC PATHOLOGY by R.V. Lutsenko, A.V. Vakhnenko, G.Yu. Ostrovska, N.V. Moiseieva, O.A. Lutsenko

“…It has been established that stimulation of CCK receptors modulates the mesolimbic system of reward, anxiety and satiety. …”
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The TGFβ1 Promoter SNP C-509T and Food Sensitization Promote Esophageal Remodeling in Pediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis. by Renee Rawson, Arjun Anilkumar, Robert O Newbury, Vineet Bafna, Melissa Aquino, Jacob Palmquist, Hal M Hoffman, James L Mueller, Ranjan Dohil, David H Broide, Seema S Aceves

“…<h4>Background</h4>Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic antigen mediated disease associated with substantial esophageal remodeling and fibrosis. The functional TGFβ1 promoter SNP C-509 associates with renal fibrosis and asthma. …”
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Bifidobacterium species serve as key gut microbiome regulators after intervention in gestational diabetes mellitus by Zifeng Cui, Shuxian Wang, Jianhua Niu, Jingmei Ma, Huixia Yang

“…Abstract Gut microbiome dysbiosis is associated with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), and its modulation represents a promising approach for enhancing glycemic control. …”
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Genomic hotspots for adaptation: the population genetics of Müllerian mimicry in Heliconius erato. by Brian A Counterman, Felix Araujo-Perez, Heather M Hines, Simon W Baxter, Clay M Morrison, Daniel P Lindstrom, Riccardo Papa, Laura Ferguson, Mathieu Joron, Richard H Ffrench-Constant, Christopher P Smith, Dahlia M Nielsen, Rui Chen, Chris D Jiggins, Robert D Reed, Georg Halder, Jim Mallet, W Owen McMillan

“…Interestingly, coding regions with associated SNPs were widely separated, suggesting that color pattern alleles may be composed of multiple functional sites, conforming to previous descriptions of these loci as "supergenes." …”
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Characterization of bacterial diversity associated with a Salar de Atacama native plant Nitrophila atacamensis by Leonardo Zamora-Leiva, Jorge Soto, Celián Román-Figueroa, Francisca Peña, Luciano Univaso, Manuel Paneque

“…Abstract Background The rhizosphere microbiota is vital for the modulation of plant growth and adaptation, especially in extreme environments. …”
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Machine learning-driven identification of exosome- related biomarkers in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma by Yaodong He, Yun Li, Jiaqi Tang, Yan Wang, Zhenyan Zhao, Rong Liu, Zihui Yang, Huan Li, Jianhua Wei

“…Furthermore, we thoroughly investigated the biological roles of these genes in HNSCC and their prospective treatment implications via functional enrichment analysis, immune microenvironment assessment, and molecular docking confirmation.ResultsThe study indicated that 10 pivotal exosome-related genes identified by the machine learning method had considerable differential expression in HNSCC. …”
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Investigating the Prognostic Role of Telomerase-Related Cellular Senescence Gene Signatures in Breast Cancer Using Machine Learning by Qiong Li, Hongde Liu

“…The model demonstrated strong predictive accuracy and was successfully validated in multiple independent cohorts. Functional enrichment analyses indicated significant associations with immune responses and aging-related pathways. …”
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Key Environmental Drivers of Summer Phytoplankton Size Class Variability and Decadal Trends in the Northern East China Sea by Jung-Woo Park, Huitae Joo, Hyo Keun Jang, Jae Joong Kang, Joon-Soo Lee, Changsin Kim

“…Phytoplankton size classes (PSC), which categorize phytoplankton into pico- (<2 µm), nano- (2–20 µm), and microphytoplankton (>20 µm), have been widely used to describe functional group responses to environmental variability. …”
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Unveiling a novel model of cell senescence-related genes for prognostic assessment and immunotherapeutic insights in gastric cancer by Gang Wang, Yi Wang, Yanyi Xiao, Zhe Lin

“…Differentially expressed senescence-related genes were identified between gastric cancer tissues and normal tissues, then the prognostic value and functional roles of these genes in immunotherapy were systematically investigated by bioinformatics approaches. …”
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The Flip Side of the Coin: Giftedness in Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome by Denise Calaprice, Ryan Terreri, Christopher Whitty, Ryan Whitty, Janice Tona

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Individuals with Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS), an immune-modulated disorder, experience exacerbation-related neuropsychiatric symptoms, functional impairments, and high rates of developmental diagnosis. …”
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Cystathione gamma lyase/Hydrogen Sulphide Pathway Up Regulation Enhances the Responsiveness of α1A and α1B-Adrenoreceptors in the Kidney of Rats with Left Ventricular Hypertrophy.... by Ashfaq Ahmad, Munavvar A Sattar, Maleeha Azam, Mohammed H Abdulla, Safia A Khan, Fayyaz Hashmi, Nor A Abdullah, Edward J Johns

“…The purpose of the present study was to investigate the interaction between H2S and NO (nitric oxide) in the kidney and to evaluate its impact on the functional contribution of α1A and α1B-adrenoreceptors subtypes mediating the renal vasoconstriction in the kidney of rats with left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH). …”
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Special features of antiviral immunity in elderly patients by I. V. Mannanova, L. O. Ponezheva, A. N. Turapova, Zh. B. Ponezheva

“…Immunosenescence entails age-related changes in immunity: a decrease in the number of T-lymphocytes, changes in the functional activity of B-lymphocytes, impaired production of specific protective antibodies, slower synthesis of complement proteins and decreased macrophage activity. …”
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Impact of losartan-supplemented extender on enhancing rooster sperm quality post-freezing and thawing by Fatemeh Vandvali, Hossein Daghigh Kia, Marziyeh Ebrahimi, Gholamali Moghaddam, Abouzar Najafi

“…However, the process of sperm freezing and thawing often leads to damage, affecting the functional and biological properties of sperm cells. …”
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A Novel PNDA-MMNet Model for Evaluating Dynamic Changes in the Brain State of Patients with PTSD During Neurofeedback Training by Peng Ding, Lei Zhao, Anmin Gong, Wenya Nan, Yunfa Fu

“…Interpretations of the model indicate that continuous NFT reduces functional connectivity within the motor cortex, with stronger suppression in the right hemisphere compared to the left. …”
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Two major human phenotypes of MICA molecules and their differential activation to NK cells via NKG2D receptor by Qizhi Luo, Xiangli Yin, Quan Zhu, Weiguang Luo, Rongjiao Liu, Leiyan Wei, Yizhou Zou

“…Type-I MICA characterized by six specific polymorphic site and their associated amino acid variants. exhibited significantly stronger NKG2D receptor binding affinity and more robust receptor activation compared to Type-II polymorphisms. This functional distinction was further corroborated by enhanced NK cells cytotoxicity against target cells expressing Type-I MICA molecules. …”
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Time-frequency feature calculation of multi-stage audiovisual neural processing via electroencephalogram microstates by Yang Xi, Lu Zhang, Cunzhen Li, Xiaopeng Lv, Zhu Lan

“…This involved segmenting the EEG into functional sub-stages by applying hierarchical clustering to global field power-peak topographic maps. …”
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Oral microbiota and biliary tract cancers: unveiling hidden mechanistic links by Yuhan Zhang, Yuhan Zhang, Shu Zhang

“…Despite progress, critical knowledge gaps persisted regarding causality, spatial microbial variations, and functional impacts of metabolites in BTCs. Future research was recommended to employ multi-omics approaches, single-cell analysis, and AI tools to enhance early detection and prevention strategies.…”
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Ferroelectric Control of Anisotropic Magnetoresistance in Ultrathin Sr2IrO4 Films toward 2D Metallic Limit by Yuanyuan Zhang, Qiuchen Wu, Yifei Hao, Xia Hong

“…The work sheds new light on the intriguing interplay of interface lattice coupling, charge doping, magnetoelastic effect, and possible incipient ferromagnetism in Sr2IrO4, facilitating the functional design of its electronic and material properties.…”
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Hemodynamic status of patients with different comorbidities of ischemic heart disease before and after coronary artery bypass grafting by B. I. Geltser, E. A. Sergeev, V. N. Kotelnikov, A. A. Silaev, R. S. Karpov

“…The use of the TPTD method in patients with IHD before and after CABG makes it possible to specify the functional state of the circulatory system in different comorbidities, which increases the effectiveness of risk stratification and the accuracy of predicting possible complications.…”
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