SPECIALIZED PRODUCTS OF PROBIOTIC USE: QUALITY AND FUNCTIONALITY by Lobach E.Y., Gur'yanov Y.G., Poznyakovskiy V.M., Kostin A.N.

“…These indices as well as the analysis of probiotics participation in the regulation of metabolic processes determine the functional character of specialized confectionery products. …”
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High level expression of A2ARs is required for the enhancing function, but not for the inhibiting function, of γδ T cells in the autoimmune responses of EAU. by Dongchun Liang, Hui Shao, Willi K Born, Rebecca L O'Brien, Henry J Kaplan, Deming Sun

“…In a previous report we showed that the expression of different levels of CD73 molecule allowed γδ T cells to adjust their suppressive activity; in the current study, we show that expression of increased amounts of A2AR allows γδ T cells to more effectively exert their enhancing function.…”
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A Comprehensive Review of Hypotheses About the Biological Function of Zearalenone, and a New Hypothesis for the Function of Resorcylic and Dihydroxyphenylacetic Macrolactones in Fu... by María Viñas, Petr Karlovsky

“…Conceptual and technical issues related to testing these hypotheses, such as inadequate analytical methods, confusion of incidental effects with biological functions, and lack of normalization, are illuminated. …”
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Adverse childhood experiences impair cognitive function via social isolation and functional limitations in Chinese middle-aged and older adults by Yan Zhu, Haojie Yin, Xianli Zhong, Li Wang, Xiaobin Tang, Qin Zhang, Ping Jia

“…Abstract Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are among the factors affecting cognitive function in middle-aged and older adults, but the combined effects of ACEs, social isolation and functional limitations on cognitive function have not been fully explored. …”
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Baduanjin exercise improves functional capacity and cardiovascular function in older adults with cardiovascular diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xingyu Hu, Yiran Li, Haiyun Jiang, Zhihao Luo, Zengqing, Zengqing, Jihua Zou, Jihua Zou, Xiaoyan Zheng

“…Moreover, the effects of Baduanjin exercise on functional capacity in older adults with cardiovascular diseases have not been adequately investigated. …”
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The impact of functional training based on clinical nursing pathways informed by evidence-based theory on functional recovery in patients with cerebral hemorrhage by Haijuan Liang, Ping Yuan, Tong Xu, Chao Jin, Cuiling Ji

“…BackgroundCerebral hemorrhage significantly impacts patients’ neurological function and daily living capabilities. The study investigates the effect of functional training based on clinical nursing pathways informed by evidence-based theory on the functional recovery in postoperative patients with cerebral hemorrhage.MethodsThis retrospective analysis included 160 patients divided into an intervention group receiving specialized functional training (n = 80) and a control group receiving standard care (n = 80) from December 2021 to December 2023. …”
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Alzheimer disease stages identification based on correlation transfer function system using resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging. by Doaa Mousa, Nourhan Zayed, Inas A Yassine

“…This study investigates the effectiveness of using correlated transfer function (CorrTF) as a new biomarker to extract the essential features from rs-fMRI, along with support vector machine (SVM) ordered hierarchically, in order to distinguish between the different AD stages. …”
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Mechanism and function of Drosophila capa GPCR: a desiccation stress-responsive receptor with functional homology to human neuromedinU receptor. by Selim Terhzaz, Pablo Cabrero, Joris H Robben, Jonathan C Radford, Brian D Hudson, Graeme Milligan, Julian A T Dow, Shireen-A Davies

“…To date, the capa peptide family constitutes the only known nitridergic peptides in insects, so the mechanisms and physiological function of ligand-receptor signalling of this peptide family are of interest. …”
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CXCR4+ Sorted Adipose-Derived Stem Cells Enhance Their Functional Benefits and Improve Cardiac Function after Myocardial Infarction by Zihui Yuan, Chuanqi Cai, You Qin, Kai Yan, Jian Wang

“…CXCR4+ sorted ASCs more obviously engrafted into infarcted myocardium, more markedly inhibited collagen remodeling, and more effectively improved heart function and promoted capillary formation than did unfractionated ASCs. …”
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Observation of Brain Functional Connectivity and Activation Characteristics in Children with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder Based on Functional Near-Infrared Spectros... by WANG Jing, LIU Yun, HUANG Haoyu, WU Jinting, ZOU Zhuo, CHEN Yingjuan, WEI Xianzhao, SU Hang

“…ObjectiveTo explore the characteristics of functional connectivity in the prefrontal cortex of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at rest and the level of brain functional activation during the Go/No-go task using functional near and infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS).MethodsTwenty-one children with ADHD who visited Kunming Children's Hospital from January 2022 to August 2023 were selected as the study subjects, namely the ADHD group. …”
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Genome-wide identification and expression pattern analysis of auxin response factor (ARF) genes in Chionanthus retusus and functional characterization of CrARF37 in terms of its effect on flower shape by Jinnan Wang, Liyang Guo, Ying Li, Yuzhu Wu, Mengmeng Wang, Shicong Zhao, Xu Xu, Jihong Li

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Ação indesejável de terapêutica antiepiléptica em paciente com epilepsia e descargas focais de "maturação" Undesirable effect of antiepileptic therapy in a patient with functional muturational epilepsy by José Geraldo Speciali, Michel Pierre Lison

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Low and high-intensity water-based training equally improve disability and functional performance in women with multiple sclerosis but has no effects on IL10, IL17, and S100 protein biomarkers by Roya Askari, Maryam Jafari, Seyed Alireza Hosseini Kakhki, Masoud Etemadifar, Marzie Sadat Azarnive, Paulo Gentil, Mitra Khademosharie, Parivash Shekarchizadeh

“…Purpose Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system that involves a wide range of symptoms including loss of physical function. This study investigated the effects of eight weeks of water exercise training with two different intensities on Interleukin 10 (IL10), Interleukin 17 (IL17), and low molecular-weight calcium-binding proteins (S100), disability, and functional performance in women with MS. …”
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Effects and Safety of Press-Needle Therapy for Improving Visual Function and Eye Blood Circulation in Patients With Glaucoma With Controlled Intraocular Pressure: Study Protocol for a Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial by Hongji Liu, Yan Dai, Ming Yu, Jian Zeng, Chao Wang, Sa Tan, Ming Xiong, Ran Zhang, Xuemeng Yu, Mingsong Shi, Xing Yan, Fengming Lai

“… BackgroundGlaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide, causing continuous and progressively worsening damage to visual function, which leads to vision loss. Optic nerve protection is an important treatment for glaucoma with controlled intraocular pressure (GPCI), but to date, there is no universally accepted effective optic nerve protection agent. …”
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The efficacy of ultrasound-guided upper thoracic erector spinae plane block for postoperative analgesia in proximal shoulder surgery and its effect on phrenic nerve function: A prospective exploratory study by Deepak Kumar, Praveen Talawar, Mridul Dhar, Qumar Azam, Debendra K. Tripathy, Deepak Singla, Gaurav Jain, Sangadala Priyanka, Deepali D. Jamgade, Rekha

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Effect of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation on postoperative liver function in patients undergoing partial hepatectomy: a study protocol for a prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled trial by Yuanyuan Wang, Yuanyuan Wang, Zhengxiu Sun, Zhengxiu Sun, Yongao Lin, Yongao Lin, Mingshu Tao, Mingshu Tao, Wenxin Zhao, Wenxin Zhao, Jinling Liu, Jinling Liu, Xiaoqin Guo, Xiaoqin Guo, Chuyu Hang, Chuyu Hang, Mingyuan Wang, Mingyuan Wang, Wen Tan, Wen Tan, Xingyu Xiong, Xingyu Xiong, Jun-Li Cao, Jun-Li Cao, He Liu, He Liu, He Liu, He Liu

“…This study is designed to evaluate the hepatoprotective effects of taVNS on liver function in patients undergoing elective partial hepatectomy under general anesthesia.Methods/designIn this single-center, prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled trial, 140 patients scheduled for partial hepatectomy will be randomly allocated in a 1:1 ratio to either the transcutaneous auricular active-taVNS or sham taVNS groups. …”
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Effects of hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors on hemoglobin, B-type natriuretic peptide, and renal function in anemic heart failure patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Hidekatsu Fukuta, Toshihiko Goto, Takeshi Kamiya

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Effects and neural mechanisms of a brain–computer interface-controlled soft robotic glove on upper limb function in patients with subacute stroke: a randomized controlled fNIRS study by Xiang Ji, Xia Lu, Yi Xu, Wenbin Zhang, Han Yang, Chenghui Yin, Hewei Wang, Caili Ren, Yingying Ji, Yongqiang Li, Guilan Huang, Ying Shen

“…This study aimed to investigate the therapeutic effects and neural mechanisms of BCI-SRGs by functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). …”
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The Effects of Daily Consumption of Functionalized Yogurts with Sacha Inchi Oil and Interspecific Hybrid Palm Oil on the Lipid Profile and ApoB/ApoA1 Ratio of Healthy Adult Subjects by Ruby-Alejandra Villamil, Laura-Natalia Romero, Juan-Pablo Ruiz, Diana-Cristina Patiño, Luis-Felipe Gutiérrez, Lilia-Yadira Cortés

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Cognitive Stimulation and Its Effects on Well-Being, Executive Functions, and Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Older Adults from a Mexican Geriatric Center: A Quasi-Experimental Study by Nadia Yanet Cortés-Álvarez, César Rubén Vuelvas-Olmos, Leticia Gabriela Marmolejo-Murillo, Elizabeth Sánchez-Duarte, Alfredo Lara-Morales

“…This study aimed to assess the impact of a structured cognitive training program on psychological well-being, executive function performance, and Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor levels (BDNF) in older adults from a Mexican geriatric center. …”
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