The Effect of Dexamethasone-Mediated Atrophy on Mitochondrial Function and BCAA Metabolism During Insulin Resistance in C2C12 Myotubes by Kayla J. Ragland, Kipton B. Travis, Emmalie R. Spry, Toheed Zaman, Pamela M. Lundin, Roger A. Vaughan

“…Although dexamethasone independently reduced insulin sensitivity in otherwise previously insulin-sensitive cells, dexamethasone had no significant effect on extracellular BCAA content. <b>Conclusions</b>: Our findings indicate the metabolic interplay between atrophy and insulin resistance and demonstrate that both can reduce mitochondrial function, though only limited effects were observed on indicators of BCAA catabolism and utilization. …”
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Hepatoprotective Effects of <i>Glycyrrhiza glabra</i> in Diabetic Male Rats: Addressing Liver Function, Oxidative Stress, and Histopathological Changes by Abdulmajeed F. Alrefaei, Mohamed E. Elbeeh

“…Liver function was assessed through serum enzyme levels (ALT, AST, and ALP), while oxidative stress markers, including malondialdehyde (MDA) and glutathione (GSH), were analyzed. …”
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Investigation on Parameters Affecting the Effectiveness of Photocatalytic Functional Coatings to Degrade NO: TiO2 Amount on Surface, Illumination, and Substrate Roughness by J. Hot, J. Topalov, E. Ringot, A. Bertron

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Investigating the Effects of Sport-Metric Training on Functional Factors Related to Lower Limb Injuries and Skill Variables in Young Futsal Players by Mohammad Kalantariyan, Sirvan Zarghami Aliabad, Jamal Khalandi

“…Objective The present study aimed to examine the effects of injury prevention training using the Sport-Metric method on functional factors associated with reducing the risk of lower extremity injuries, as well as skill-related variables in young futsal players. …”
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Retention and Functional Effect of Adipose-Derived Stromal Cells Administered in Alginate Hydrogel in a Rat Model of Acute Myocardial Infarction by Bjarke Follin, Adam Ali Ghotbi, Andreas Ettrup Clemmensen, Simon Bentsen, Morten Juhl, Rebekka Harary Søndergaard, Lisbeth Drozd Lund, Mandana Haack-Sørensen, Philip Hasbak, Smadar Cohen, Rasmus Sejersten Ripa, Jens Kastrup, Annette Ekblond, Andreas Kjær

“…No significant differences were observed between ASCs in saline or alginate hydrogel, in terms of retention and functional salvage. Conclusion. ASCs improved the myocardial function after AMI, but administration in the alginate hydrogel did not further improve retention of the cells or myocardial function.…”
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Effects of calcination temperatures on structural, functional, morphological, and magnetic properties of strontium ferrite (SrFe2O4) nanoparticles by T. Sivanandan, Sigamani Saravanan

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Depression reduces cognitive function partly through effects on BMI and hypertension: a large observational study and Mendelian randomization analysis by Hongyang Gong, Zhao Wang, Yanyan Chen, Taotao Mi, Yanxin Wang

“…Subsequently, Mendelian randomization analysis was employed to investigate the causal relationship between them as well as the mediating effects. Results The observational analysis of NHANES data indicates that depression is independently associated with cognitive function. …”
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Mapping neutron biological effectiveness for DNA damage induction as a function of incident energy and depth in a human sized phantom by Alice Mentana, Virgilio Quaresima, Pavel Kundrát, Isabella Guardamagna, Leonardo Lonati, Ombretta Iaria, Andrea Previtali, Giorgia Santi Amantini, Luca Lunati, Virginia Boretti, Livio Narici, Luca Di Fino, Luca Bocchini, Claudio Cipriani, Giorgio Baiocco

“…RBE is evaluated as a function of the incident neutron energy and of the depth inside a human-sized reference spherical phantom. …”
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Spatiotemporal effects of landscape structure on the trade-offs and synergies among ecosystem service functions in Yangtze River Economic Belt, China by Yao Yao, Yuanyuan Yang

“…Abstract Effective landscape management is vital for maximizing the availability of ecosystem service functions (ESF). …”
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The effects of obesity on thyroid function in a metabolically healthy high-fat, high-carbohydrate diet-induced obese rat model by Reveshni Pather, Andile Khathi, Phikelelani Ngubane

“…IntroductionObesity is a recognized exacerbator of thyroid dysfunction due to its detrimental effects on energy homeostasis, appetite regulation, basal metabolic rate, thermogenesis, and metabolism. …”
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Effect of Crop Type Shift on Soil Phosphorus Morphology and Microbial Functional Diversity in a Typical Yellow River Irrigation Area by Zijian Xie, Rongbo Zhao, Bo Bo, Chunhua Li, Yang Wang, Yu Chu, Chun Ye

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The Effect of Enhanced External Counterpulsation Therapy and Improvement of Functional Capacity in Chronic Heart Failure patients: a Randomized Clinical Trial by Starry H Rampengan, Joedo Prihartono, Minarma Siagian, Suzanna Immanuel

“…Conclusion: EECP therapy is effective to improve functional capacity in patients with CHF. …”
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Effects of Replacing Inorganic with Organic Glycinates Trace Minerals on Growth Performance, Gut Function, and Minerals Loss of Juvenile Nile Tilapia by Allan Vinnicius Urbich, Thais Pereira da Cruz, Bruno Wernick, Ibrahim Adeshina, Aline Victoria Sampaio, Giovani Sampaio Gonçalves, Adriana Yuriko Koga Kozu, Leandro Cavalcante Lipinski, Valéria Rossetto Barriviera Furuya, Wilson Massamitu Furuya

“…In conclusion, the inclusion of OTM in Nile tilapia’s diets represents a promising strategy to reduce 50% of ITM sources by utilizing Zn, Mn, and Cu OTM as glycinates without detrimental effects on growth performance, nutrient utilization, and gut function. …”
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Effectiveness of Manual Soft Tissue Mobilization vs Mechanical Therapy on Postpartum Knee Joint Pain and Function: A Randomized Trial by Sharma Mohini, Chauhan Neha, Kumari Mangalam, Verma Pankaj, Pradhan Deepak Kumar

“…Soft tissue mobilization therapy and mechanical or electrotherapy both have proven to be beneficial in improving pain and function. Objective: Hence the study aimed to compare the effect of soft tissue mobilization and mechanical therapy on postpartum knee pain and function. …”
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Functional and Economic Role of Some Mediterranean Medicinal Plants in Dairy Ruminants’ Feeding: A Review of the Effects of Garlic, Oregano, and Rosemary by Piera Iommelli, Anna Antonella Spina, Alessandro Vastolo, Lorenzo Infascelli, Daria Lotito, Nadia Musco, Raffaella Tudisco

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The effects of acupoint catgut embedding therapy on anthropometric parameters and endocrine function in obese women: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Shuangqiu Li, Hongfei Zhou, Muhan Zhou, Liangliang Lou, Li Luo, Shan Ji

“…PurposeThis study aimed to assess the effect of acupoint catgut embedding therapy (ACET) on anthropometric parameters and endocrine function in obese women through a systematic review and meta-analysis.MethodsA comprehensive search was conducted across international and Chinese databases [CNKI, Wanfang, Weipu, Sinomed, PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science (WOS), and Scopus]. …”
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Effects of dietary ε-polylysine supplementation on growth performance, antioxidant capacity, immune function, and intestinal microbiota in growing male minks by Nianxue Wang, Heliang Wang, Xiaowen Zhang, Lianwen Zhao, Wenli Li, Beibei Zhang

“…IntroductionThis study investigated the effects of dietary ε-polylysine (ε-PL) supplementation on the growth performance, antioxidant capacity, immune function and intestinal microbiota in growing male minks.MethodsNinety-six 12-week-old male minks were randomly divided into 6 treatments (8 replicates per treatment and 2 minks per replicate). …”
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Neural mobilisation effects in nerve function and nerve structure of patients with peripheral neuropathic pain: A systematic review with meta-analysis. by Juliana Valentim Bittencourt, Leticia Amaral Corrêa, Maria Alice Mainenti Pagnez, Jéssica Pinto Martins do Rio, Gustavo Felicio Telles, Stephanie Mathieson, Leandro Alberto Calazans Nogueira

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To assess the effects of neural mobilisation on nerve function and nerve structure of patients with peripheral neuropathic pain.…”
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Functional effect of adiponectin and body composition assessment in lung cancer subjects after video‐assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lobectomy by Gaetana Messina, Giovanni Natale, Alfonso Fiorelli, Maria Antonietta Puca, Fiorenzo Moscatelli, Vincenzo Monda, Marcellino Monda, Marina Di Domenico, Carminia Maria Della Corte, Gabriella Marsala, Giuseppe Vicario, Carmine Dalia, Paola Bassi, Beatrice Leonardi, Antonella De Maria, Antonietta Monda, Giovanni Messina, Antonietta Messina, Rita Polito

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Electrogenic amino acid transport in the intestine of sea bream (Sparus aurata): From functional characterization to physiological effects of Lysophospholipids in aquafeeds by Rocio Robles-Arozarena, Juan Antonio Martos-Sitcha, Laura Bermúdez, Waldo Nuez-Ortín, Juan Fuentes

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