Clinical and functional evaluation of patients with acute low back pain and radiculopathy treated with different energy doses of low level laser therapy by Jovičić Milica, Konstantinović Ljubica, Lazović Milica, Jovičić Vladimir

“…The VAS scores were significantly lower in all the groups without a difference between the groups (p > 0,05). Functional improvements were better in the third group treated with the dose of 4 J per point than in other two groups (p < 0.05). …”
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Identification of Exhaled Metabolites Correlated with Respiratory Function and Clinical Features in Adult Patients with Cystic Fibrosis by Real-Time Proton Mass Spectrometry by Malika Mustafina, Artemiy Silantyev, Stanislav Krasovskiy, Alexander Chernyak, Zhanna Naumenko, Aleksandr Suvorov, Daria Gognieva, Magomed Abdullaev, Olga Suvorova, Anna Schmidt, Aida Gadzhiakhmedova, Aleksandra Bykova, Sergey Avdeev, Vladimir Betelin, Abram Syrkin, Philipp Kopylov

“…Using cross-validation and building gradient boosting classifiers (XGBoost), the importance of VOCs for functional and clinical outcomes was determined. The presence of the previously identified VOCs indole, phenol, and dimethyl sulfide were metabolic outcomes associated with impaired respiratory function. …”
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No evidence for changes in GABA concentration, functional connectivity, or working memory following continuous theta burst stimulation over dorsolateral prefrontal cortex by Tribikram Thapa, Joshua Hendrikse, Sarah Thompson, Chao Suo, Mana Biabani, James Morrow, Kate E. Hoy, Paul B. Fitzgerald, Alex Fornito, Nigel C. Rogasch

“…Continuous theta burst stimulation (cTBS) is thought to reduce cortical excitability and modulate functional connectivity, possibly by altering cortical inhibition at the site of stimulation. …”
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Genome-wide identification of ARID-HMG related genes in citrus and functional analysis of FhARID1 in apomixis and axillary bud development by Xietian Song, Yin Zhou, Zhen Cao, Nan Wang, Xiaoyu Tian, Lijun Chai, Zongzhou Xie, Junli Ye, Xiuxin Deng

“…Yeast two-hybrid and MS/MS spectra further indicated that FhARID1 function requires casein kinase II-mediated post-transcriptional phosphorylation. …”
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Relationship of the expression of calcium-handling proteins in the sarcoplasmic reticulum with polymorphic variants of their genes and with structural and functional parameters of... by D. S. Kondratieva, S. A. Afanasiev, E. F. Muslimova, E. A. Archakov, R. E. Batalov

“…To investigate the relationship between the expression of Ca2+ handling proteins of the sarcoplasmic reticulum, polymorphic variants of their genes, and structural and functional parameters of the heart in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF).Materials and methods. …”
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Electroacupuncture Improves Cardiac Function via Inhibiting Sympathetic Remodeling Mediated by Promoting Macrophage M2 Polarization in Myocardial Infarction Mice by Rou Peng, Junjing Shi, Minjiao Jiang, Danying Qian, Yuhang Yan, Hua Bai, Meiling Yu, Xin Cao, Shuping Fu, Shengfeng Lu

“…Sympathetic nerves play an important role in maintaining cardiac function after myocardial infarction (MI). Previous studies have found that EA treatment may improve cardiac function by modulating sympathetic remodeling after MI. …”
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Exploring the interplay between pain processing mechanisms, psychosocial factors, and functional outcomes in patients with chronic low back pain: an exploratory study by Jaime Jordán-López, María D. Arguisuelas, Julio Doménech, M. Lourdes Peñalver-Barrios, Marta Miragall, Rocío Herrero, Rosa M. Baños, Juan J. Amer-Cuenca, Juan F. Lisón

“…Pain processing mechanisms were assessed using QST parameters (pressure pain threshold [PPT], temporal summation [TS], and conditioned pain modulation [CPM]). Psychological factors were measured through validated scales and functional outcomes were assessed via lumbar flexion-evoked pain threshold and the 1-minute sit-to-stand (STS60) test. …”
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Effects and function of citric acid on fermentation quality and microbial community in sugarcane tops silage with high and low water-soluble carbohydrate content by Qichao Gu, Jie Zhang, Bo Lin, Hao Ding, Qi Yan, Caixiang Wei, Yipei Yao, Ruizhanghui Wang, Caixia Zou

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Genome-wide identification and analysis of Rop GTPase family members reveal their potential functions in biotic stress in potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) by Zhida Liu, Guochao Xuanyuan, Shuqing Yang, Miru Du, Xiaoluo Zhang, Tingting Bao, Zhiwei Zhang, Wenbing Zhang, Jun Zhao

“…Although the function of Rops has been well studied in many plant species, the research conducting on Rops in potato is limited. …”
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Tamoxifen suppresses brain metastasis of estrogen receptor-deficient breast cancer by skewing microglia polarization and enhancing their immune functions by Shih-Ying Wu, Sambad Sharma, Kerui Wu, Abhishek Tyagi, Dan Zhao, Ravindra Pramod Deshpande, Kounosuke Watabe

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Wu-Mei-Wan enhances brown adipose tissue function and white adipose browning in obese mice via upregulation of HSF1 by Shen Chen, Kexin Nie, Hongzhan Wang, Yang Gao, Xinyue Jiang, Hao Su, Zhi Wang, Yueheng Tang, Fuer Lu, Hui Dong, Jingbin Li

“…WMW also reversed structural damage in BAT, enhancing mitochondrial integrity and thermogenic function, particularly at the low dose. Additionally, WMW treatment promoted the browning of WAT, evidenced by increased expression of key thermogenic proteins such as UCP1 and PGC-1α. …”
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N₂O Production and Reduction in Chinese Paddy Soils: Linking Microbial Functional Genes with Soil Chemical Properties by Chaobiao Meng, Aoqi Jiang, Yumeng Gao, Xiangyun Yu, Yujie Zhou, Ruiquan Chen, Weijian Shen, Kaijing Yang, Weihan Wang, Dongliang Qi, Cundong Xu, Yonggang Duan

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Physiological and Microbial Community Dynamics in Does During Mid-Gestation to Lactation and Their Impact on the Growth, Immune Function, and Microbiome Transmission of Offspring K... by Haidong Du, Kenan Li, Wenliang Guo, Meila Na, Jing Zhang, Jing Zhang, Renhua Na

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Study of heart rate variability in healthy humans as a function of age: considerations on the contribution of the autonomic nervous system and the role of the sinoatrial node by David A. Jorge Tasé, David A. Jorge Tasé, Leopoldo Garavaglia, Magdalena M. Defeo, Isabel M. Irurzun

“…We studied the behavior of the heart rate variability (HRV) in healthy humans as a function of age from conception, including fetal data. …”
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The influence of CD40 ligation and interferon-γ on functional properties of human monocyte-derived dendritic cells activated with polyinosinic-polycytidylic acid by Dragičević Ana, Džopalić Tanja, Vasilijić Saša, Vučević Dragana, Božić Biljana, Majstorović Ivana, Balint Bela, Čolić Miodrag

“…However, little is known about how subsequent interaction of MoDCs with T cell-derived stimuli, such as CD40 or interferon-γ (IFN-γ), modulates MoDC functions. Therefore, this problem was the main objective of this study. …”
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The effect of virtual reality-based treadmill gait training on functional mobility and balance in chronic stroke patients: a randomized controlled trial by Seung-Hyeon Han, Hyeon Ju Jang, Jong Weon Lee, Jong Weon Lee, Jin Woong Cheong, Young Dae Kim, Hyo Suk Nam, Deog Young Kim, Deog Young Kim

“…Virtual reality (VR)-based treadmill training offers immersive, task-specific practice, potentially improving functional mobility in real environments. This randomized controlled trial, using a prospective, open, blinded end-point (PROBE) design, aimed to evaluate the effects of VR-based treadmill gait training on gait performance, functional mobility, balance, and gait symmetry compared with conventional physical therapy in individuals with chronic stroke.MethodsThirty chronic stroke patients were randomly assigned to virtual reality treadmill training (VTT) or conventional therapy (CT) groups. …”
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Synergistic Effects of Low-Frequency Ultrasound and Therapeutic Agents on Endothelial and Renal Cells: Emphasis on Cell Functionality, Oxidative Stress, and Inflammatory Markers by Ieva Čiapienė, Joris Vėžys, Vaiva Lesauskaitė, Indrė Matulevičiūtė, Ugnė Meškauskaitė, Vilius Skipskis, Arvydas Strazdauskas, Sonata Trumbeckaitė, Algimantas Bubulis, Vytautas Jūrėnas, Vytautas Ostaševičius, Vytenis Tamakauskas, Vacis Tatarūnas

“…Cell viability and wound-healing assays assessed cellular function, while nitric oxide (NO) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) assays were used to evaluate redox signaling. …”
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Multispecies pasture diet and cow breed affect the functional lipid profile of milk across lactation in a spring-calving dairy system by Renata Kostovska, Gaetan Drouin, Joaquín J. Salas, Mónica Venegas-Calerón, Brendan Horan, John T. Tobin, Tom F. O'Callaghan, Sean A. Hogan, Alan L. Kelly, Laura G. Gómez-Mascaraque

“…Particularly in LL, the milk of JFX cows tended to have increased de novo FA, compared with HF, suggesting implications for techno-functional properties of dairy products such as butter. …”
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Proinflammatory macrophages release CXCL5 to regulate T cell function and limit effects of αPD-1 in steatosis-driven liver cancer by Taojian Tu, Handan Hong, Diala Alhousari, Lina He, Mario Alba, Yiwei Gu, Brittney Hua, Phillip Nguyen, Qi Tang, Tianyi Xia, Karam Ashouri, Anastasia Martynova, Christina Nakhoul, Whitaker Cohn, Genshu Wang, Geyang Xu, Zhang-Xu Liu, Curtis Okamoto, Enrique Cadenas, Julian Whitelegge, Weiming Yuan, Shefali Chopra, Keigo Machida, Liyun Yuan, Anthony El-Khoueiry, Bangyan L. Stiles

“…Conclusions: Our discovery of the novel inhibitory role of CXCL5 in T cells suggests that NACs have additional functions in modulating the immune system beyond neutrophil chemotaxis. …”
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Mechanism for data recovery as a result of data corruption, infection and/or unauthorized modification by L. V. Cherkesova, V. A. Savelyev, E. A. Revyakina, A. R. Polulyakh, M. A. Sementsov

“…The main tasks for future improvement of the software tool have been defined: expanding the functionality of the software tool; optimizing the program code to achieve greater performance; updating and improving the software modules; adding disk image copy functions.…”
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