IFN-γ Priming Effects on the Maintenance of Effector Memory CD4+ T Cells and on Phagocyte Function: Evidences from Infectious Diseases by Henrique Borges da Silva, Raíssa Fonseca, José M. Alvarez, Maria Regina D’Império Lima

“…Although it has been established that effector memory CD4+ T cells play an important role in the protective immunity against chronic infections, little is known about the exact mechanisms responsible for their functioning and maintenance, as well as their effects on innate immune cells. …”
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Effect of Freeze-Drying on Apple Pomace and Pomegranate Peel Powders Used as a Source of Bioactive Ingredients for the Development of Functional Yogurt by Munir Ahmed, Anwar Ali, Aleena Sarfraz, Qin Hong, Hu Boran

“…This study examined the effect of freeze-drying on apple pomace powder (APP) and pomegranate peel powder (PPP) and their utilization in functional yogurt development at different concentrations. …”
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Mendelian Randomization Analysis Reveal the Role of Circulating Inflammatory Proteins in Mediating Functional Brain Networks and Peripheral Neuropathic Pain Effects by Wen‐Hui Liu, Hui‐Min Hu, Chen Li, Qing Shi, Yi‐Fan Li, Peng Mao, Bi‐Fa Fan

“…We performed two‐sample MR analysis to investigate the causal effects of functional brain networks on PHN and TN. …”
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The effect of sexual health literacy on sexual function mediated by sexual satisfaction and sexual self-efficacy: Structural equation modeling approach. by Mojdeh Banaei, Saeed Hosseini, Shiva Alizadeh, Nasibeh Roozbeh, Behnaz Jahanshahloo, Elham Ghasemi, Vida Ghasemi

“…This study aimed to investigate the effect of sexual health literacy on sexual function, mediated by sexual satisfaction and sexual self-efficacy, among Iranian women. …”
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Effects of Ankle Proprioceptive Training on Ankle Functionality and Performance of Recreational Badminton Players with Pronated Feet: A Quasi-experimental Study by Shivani Vyas, S Sudhakar

“…Introduction: Excessive foot pronation is one of the most common functional foot abnormalities, with an average 13.6% prevalence rate in adults with bilateral affection. …”
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Enhancement of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory activity of walnut peptides: Insights into the effect of ultrasound on protein structure and peptide function by Xueying Song, Ruili Liu, Yihan Mu, Shuguang Wang, Guowan Su

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Effect of Sulfated Polysaccharides from Brown Alga Fucus evanescens and Their Enzymatic Transformation Product on Functional Activity of Innate Immunity Cells by T. A. Kuznetsova, T. P. Smolina, N. N. Besednova, A. S. Silchenko, T. I. Imbs, S. P. Ermakova

“…The effect of sulfated polysaccharides (PS) from brown alga Fucus evanescens and their enzymatic transformation and low molecular weight product on the functional activity of the innate immunity cells, i.e. polymorphonuclear leukocytes of human peripheral blood (NF) was comparatively studied. …”
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Functional effects of natural silicate, yeast and saponins based product on the growth and health status of the Pacific white shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei by Romi Novriadi, Djumbuh Rukmono, Benny Shapira, Arik Farzeli

“…Therefore, NSY and SBP can be regarded as the functional ingredients in shrimp diet to improve the growth and non-specific immune function of shrimp. …”
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Parthenolide regulates microglial and astrocyte function in primary cultures from ALS mice and has neuroprotective effects on primary motor neurons. by Nadine Thau-Habermann, Thomas Gschwendtberger, Colin Bodemer, Susanne Petri

“…Dysregulation of microglial and astrocyte properties and function has been described also in the fatal degenerative motor neuron disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). …”
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The effects of different types of RAGT on balance function in stroke patients with low levels of independent walking in a convalescent rehabilitation hospital by Lee Dae-Hwan, Woo Bong-sik, Lim Jong-hyeon, Choi Jin-ook, Park Yong-Hwa

“…This study aimed to investigate and compare the effects of these two robotic gait training on balance and lower extremities motor recovery in stroke patients classified as functional ambulation category 0 to 2.…”
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Effects of dietary supplementation of squid liver meal and soluble fish protein concentrates on growth performance and liver function of Pelodiscus sinensis by Jia Yanju, Yang Hong, Hou Jinliang, Zhang Jinliang

“…No significant difference was found in the contents of serum triglyceride and cholesterol among three experimental groups.These results indicated that 5% dietary supplementation of squid liver meal may cause slight hepatic damage to turtle, but had no evident effect on growth; and 5% dietary supplementation of soluble fish protein concentrates could reduce feed utilization, but had no adverse effects on liver function of turtle. …”
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Pairing explainable deep learning classification with clustering to uncover effects of schizophrenia upon whole brain functional network connectivity dynamics by Charles A. Ellis, Robyn L. Miller, Vince D. Calhoun

“…Many studies have analyzed resting state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI) dynamic functional network connectivity (dFNC) data to elucidate the effects of neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders upon the interactions of brain regions over time. …”
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Effect of ACE-inhibition on coronary microvascular function and symptoms in normotensive women with microvascular angina: A randomized placebo-controlled trial. by Marie Mide Michelsen, Anna Bay Rask, Elena Suhrs, Kristoffer Flintholm Raft, Nis Høst, Eva Prescott

“…To explore whether the ACE inhibitor ramipril has a direct effect on the microvasculature beyond the blood pressure (BP) lowering effect, we investigated whether ramipril improved coronary microvascular function in normotensive women with coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD).…”
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Effects of Physical Activity on Cardiotoxicity and Cardio respiratory Function in Cancer Survivors Undergoing Chemotherapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Kang Chen MS, Hui Guan MS, Meixia Sun MS, Yukun Zhang MS, Wenwen Zhong MS, Xiaonan Guo MS, Anqi Zuo MS, He Zhuang PhD

“…Introduction: Physical activity, as a promising complementary therapy, has shown considerable potential for reducing chemotherapy-related cardiotoxicity (CTRCT) and enhancing cardiorespiratory function (CRF). This study aimed to systematically assess the effects of physical activity on CTRCT and CRF in various cancer survivors receiving chemotherapy. …”
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Effects of Medium- and Short-Chain Fatty Acids on Growth Performance, Nutrient Digestibility, Gut Microbiota and Immune Function in Weaned Piglets by Shuang Dong, Nan Zhang, Jihua Wang, Yu Cao, Lee J. Johnston, Yongxi Ma

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the combination effects of α-glycerol monolaurate (GML) and glyceryl tributyrate (TB) on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, gut microbiota, and immune function in weaned piglets. …”
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Differential Effects of SGLT-2 Inhibitors on Liver Function and Nocturia in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Kawahara T, Toda M, Kanagawa M, Toyama N, Suzuki G, Kawahara C, Inazu T

“…Glycemic control, body weight, and lipid profiles improved similarly across all groups.Conclusion: SGLT-2is improve liver function as a class effect, but their impact on nocturia frequency differs. …”
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Effect of heating time and drying method on the functional properties of soy protein isolate–maltodextrin conjugates for plant-based meringue cookies by Hyun Woo Choi, Jung-Hoon Kim, Seung Hwan Ham, Chaeyoung Park, Jeong-Won Kim, Jungwoo Hahn, Young Jin Choi

“…This study evaluates the structural and functional properties of SPI–MD conjugates formed via the wet Maillard reaction and their potential application as egg white substitutes in plant-based meringue cookies. …”
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The Multi-Functional Modelling Shear Lag Method for Accurate Calculation of Static Response and Accordion Effect of Improved Composite Box Girders by Ya-Nan Gan, Zi-Chen Zhang, Gen-Hui Wang

“…This study proposes the multi-functional modelling shear lag (MFMSL) method which adopts the four longitudinal displacement difference functions to model the variation of shear lag in the CW-SBS box girders with different wing slab widths and thicknesses. …”
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The Effect of Resistance Training on Physical Function Is Associated With Changes in Serum Albumin Redox States in Middle-Aged and Older Japanese Adults by Takuya Shibasaki, Hirohiko Nakamura, Yuka Kurosaka, Shuji Sawada, Kazuhiro Miyaji, Shuichi Machida

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The Effects of SGLT2 Inhibitors on Lipid Profile and Kidney Function in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Regardless of Diabetes and Hypertension Status by Selena Gajić, Stefan Janković, Milorad Stojadinović, Kristina Filić, Ana Bontić, Jelena Pavlović, Ivana Mrđa, Kristina Petrović, Lara Hadži-Tanović, Jelena Žunić, Mihajlo Kostić, Aleksandra Kezić, Marko Baralić

“…Therefore, there has been an increase in interest in their effects not only on kidney function but also on other parameters in patients with CKD. …”
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