Real-World Data on Morphological and Functional Responses After Switching to Faricimab in Recalcitrant, Chronic Diabetic Macular Edema by Viktoria Deiters, Anna Lorger, Franziska Eckardt, Jakob Siedlecki, Benedikt Schworm, Siegfried G. Priglinger, Tina R. Herold

“…Conclusions The study demonstrated significant CST reduction in patients with chronic DME in a real-world setting, even after prolonged treatment, suggesting that faricimab can lead to morphological and functional benefits in these cases. Further data are needed to explore the real-world, long-term effects and durability of faricimab in chronic DME.…”
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Ag@polydopamine-functionalized borate ester-linked chitosan hydrogel integrates monitoring with wound healing for epidermal sensor by Wei Shi, Hui Li, Chengsheng Xu, Gaoyi Wu, Jing Chen, Jinyong Zhang, Lixin Liang, Qingyang Wu, Yongsheng Liang, Guanglin Li, Wei Tang

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Bond Performance of Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Bar with Dual Functions of Reinforcement and Cathodic Protection for Reinforced Concrete Structures by Yingwu Zhou, Lili Sui, Feng Xing, Xiaoxu Huang, Yaowei Zheng, Debo Zhao

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Development of objective test functions for modeling and sensitivity analysis of the mechanical behaviour of aluminum-agro-marine waste composites by Obinna Onyebuchi Barah, Stephen Ndubuisi Nnamchi, Milon Dennison Selvam, Mustafah Muhamad Mundu, Abubakar Abdulkarim

“…Composite samples were prepared according to ASTM standards for tensile, compressive, flexural, wear, and fatigue tests. Objective Test Functions (OTFs) were derived using physical modeling and sensitivity analysis to filter impactful variables. …”
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Functional aligned mesenchymal stem cell sheets fabricated using micropatterned thermo-responsive cell culture surfaces by Kenichi Nagase, Hasumi Kuramochi, David W. Grainger, Hironobu Takahashi

“…New, aligned MSC sheets might exhibit improved functional properties for cell sheet transplant therapies.…”
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Circular economy of food packaging: cost and functional preferences of Thai consumers and restaurants in off-premises food services by Manatsikarn Cruecha-Em, Md. Julhaz Hossain, Anchalee Nuansri, Farhad Zulfiqar

“…The increasing waste from food delivery services necessitates a comprehensive understanding of the cost and functional preferences of key stakeholders concerning food packaging solutions. …”
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Functionalization of Eri silk and its union fabric using methanolic extract of Centella asiatica plant against Staphylococcus aureus by Rupjyoti Neog, Namrita Kola

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A smartphone-enabled wireless and batteryless implantable blood flow sensor for remote monitoring of prosthetic heart valve function. by Bernhard Vennemann, Dominik Obrist, Thomas Rösgen

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From plant to nanomaterial: Physicochemical and functional characterization of nanochitosomes loaded with antioxidant peptide fractions from oleaster-seed protein by Mehdi Ahaninjan, Seyed Hadi Peighambardoust, Sodeif Azadmard-Damirchi

“…Overall, the findings of this study will effectively contribute to the development of innovative, solidified delivery systems with enhanced durability, functionality, and bioavailability ultimately leading to innovative and effective nutrition-based solutions.…”
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Dual Biocide Behaviour of Quaternary Ammonium Functionalized Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles Loaded with Thymus Essential Oil for Stone Conservation by Federico Olivieri, Elena Orlo, Elodia Spinelli, Rachele Castaldo, Gennaro Gentile, Silvia Licoccia, Margherita Lavorgna, Marino Lavorgna

“…Mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) functionalized with silane quaternary ammonium compounds (SiQACs) were synthesized and utilized as carriers for thymus essential oil (TO), a green bio-antifouling agent. …”
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Oxygen-functionalized melem as a stable heterogeneous catalyst for free fatty acid esterification in low-grade biodiesel feedstocks by Sung Eun Kim, Elim Kim, Hyung Chul Ham, Dae-Won Lee, Deog-Keun Kim, Kwan-Young Lee, Hak Joo Kim

“…These results highlight oxygen-functionalized melem as a costeffective, durable catalyst for biodiesel production from low-quality feedstocks, advancing sustainable fuel processing.…”
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Review of techniques for future manufacturing of ordered and functional porous films: conceivable membranes for water desalination by membrane distillation processes by Annarosa Gugliuzza

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Enhancing Oxygen Evolution Reaction Activity through Linker Functionalization in Manganese‐Based Metal‐Organic Frameworks (Mn‐MOFs) by Arslan Akbar, Irfan Ullah, Salman Noshear Arshad, Muhammad Zaheer

“…Developing efficient and durable electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) remains a critical bottleneck for economic and large‐scale production of green hydrogen. …”
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Restoration of a functional antiviral immune response to chronic HBV infection by reducing viral antigen load: if not sufficient, is it necessary? by Sisi Yang, Wanjia Zeng, Jiming Zhang, Fengmin Lu, Jinhong Chang, Ju-Tao Guo

“…Based on a systematic review of the findings in animal models and clinical studies, the research directions toward discovery and development of more efficacious therapeutic approaches to reinvigorate HBV-specific adaptive immune function and achieve the durable control of chronic HBV infection, i.e. a functional cure, in the vast majority of treated patients are discussed.…”
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Oncolytic HSV-IL27 expression improves CD8 T cell function and therapeutic activity in syngeneic glioma models by Alexia K Martin, Uksha Saini, Ilse Hernandez-Aguirre, Yeaseul Kim, Kevin A Cassady, Jack Hedberg, Doyeon Kim, Ravi Dhital

“…C027-treated mice that survived their initial tumors had local and systemic antiglioma memory rejecting tumors on rechallenge.Conclusions Our findings demonstrate that IL-27 expression by oHSV significantly improves antiglioma therapeutic efficacy, enhances CTL effector function, and induces durable immune memory. Thus, IL-27-oHSV may provide a promising therapeutic approach for MGs.…”
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ACQUISITION OF ROAD SPECTRUM BASED ON FEMFAT LAB-ADAMS by FENG JinZhi, ZHENG GuangLei, ZHENG SongLin, ZHAO LiHui, LIANG JunYi

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Functional Bacterial Cellulose-Based MXene (Ti3C2Tx) Electronic-Skin Patch for Accelerated Healing and Monitoring by Saliha Nur lIhan, Bahar Akyuz Yilmaz, Fatih Ciftci

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Recent trends in combinative defect engineering and hybridization approach to develop efficient energy-functional layered double hydroxide-based materials by Yeon Hu Park, Yiyang Sun, Dong Wook Lee, In Young Kim, Xiaoyan Jin, Seong-Ju Hwang

“…Hybridization with nanostructured materials has emerged as a promising solution, as nanoscale coupling with conductive and robust nano species improves both the conductivity and durability of LDHs. The introduction of crystal defects in nanohybrids enhances interfacial interactions between hybridized components, making the combination of defect engineering and hybridization strategies a valuable approach to maximizing the functionality of LDH materials. …”
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Interplay of kidney function and anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in COVID-19 mortality: a prospective cohort study by Sylvia Mink, Heinz Drexel, Andreas Leiherer, Janne Cadamuro, Wolfgang Hitzl, Emanuel Zitt, Matthias Frick, Patrick Reimann, Christoph H. Saely, Peter Fraunberger

“…Mortality rates did not differ significantly by renal function in CKD patients with antibody levels > 1200BAU/ml. …”
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Lateral approach in robotic total knee arthroplasty for valgus knees: A step-by-step technique by Andriollo Luca, Gregori Pietro, Koutserimpas Christos, Servien Elvire, Batailler Cécile, Kouyoumdjian Pascal, Lustig Sébastien

“…Further long-term studies are needed to validate the durability and functional benefits of this technique.…”
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