The Function of Ophiocordyceps sinensis in Airway Epithelial Cell Senescence in a Rat COPD Model by Xiaohui Ma, Xingai Jiao, Jinxiang Wu, Jiping Zhao, Yurong Xu, Tian Liu, Jiawei Xu, Lei Yang, Liang Dong

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Bidirectional Association between Thyroid Function and Glycemic Status: A Cross-Sectional Study by Zeynep Kusku Kiraz, Evin Kocatürk, Ezgi Kar

“…For better glycemic control and the prevention of complications, regular thyroid function screenings are recommended, especially in individuals with a predisposition to diabetes.…”
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Consumers’ attitudes towards functional dairy market in Croatia - a cross-sectional study by Ines Banjari, Maja Domiter, Tihana Ostrognjaj, Ivana Petrović Vidić

“…This is the core definition of functional foods, however, many consumers are confused with what functionality represents. …”
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Cerebrospinal fluid from patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis inhibits sonic hedgehog function. by Anna Drannik, Joan Martin, Randy Peterson, Xiaoxing Ma, Fan Jiang, John Turnbull

“…Our results also demonstrated that while the inhibitory effect of ALS CSF on Shh signaling did not correlate significantly with ALS disease characteristics, the levels of IL-1β and TNF-α did. …”
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Rheumatoid Arthritis and miRNAs: A Critical Review through a Functional View by Maria Cristina Moran-Moguel, Stefania Petarra-del Rio, Evangelina E. Mayorquin-Galvan, Maria G. Zavala-Cerna

“…Nevertheless, miRNAs seem to be important regulators of networks instead of single genes; their hypothetical use as biomarkers needs to rely on a functional integrative description of their effects in the biological process of autoimmune conditions which until now is missing. …”
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Functional and Oxidative Quality Characterization of Spray-Dried Omega-3-Enriched Milk Powder by Muhammad Ali, Muhammad Imran, Muhammad Kamran Khan, Muhammad Haseeb Ahmad, Niaz Muhammad

“…Furthermore, the mandate of the study was to enlighten the effect of spray-drying (SD) operating conditions on functional and oxidative quality of produced SDP samples. …”
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Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by Dynamic Functional Connectivity Using GNN-LSTM by Jun Tang, Jie Chen, Miaojun Hu, Yao Hu, Zixi Zhang, Liuming Xiao

“…Early detection of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is particularly important given its insidious qualities and the high cost of the diagnostic process. Currently, static functional connectivity studies have achieved significant results in the field of ASD detection. …”
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Impact of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Supplementation Combined with Resistance Training on Muscle Mass, Neuromuscular and Physical Function in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-An... by Daniel L. Dam, Jon A. Christensen, Pia Ø. Olsen, Jason J. Wilson, Mark A. Tully, Sussi F. Buhl, Paolo Caserotti

“…The meta-analysis found no significant effect of Ω-3 PUFAs on muscle mass or neuromuscular function but a large effect on chair-rise performance. …”
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Exogenous Ubiquitin Differentially Modulates the Phenotype and Function of M1 and M2 Macrophages by Paige L. Shook, Hui Wang-Heaton, Jared L. Casteel, Suman Dalal, Mahipal Singh, Valentin Yakubenko, Krishna Singh

“…Conclusion: eUB modulates macrophage polarization, reduces pro-inflammatory cytokine secretion, and alters functional parameters and intracellular signaling. These effects may contribute to the cardioprotective potential of eUB 3 days post-I/R injury.…”
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Polystyrene microplastics exposure: Disruption of intestinal barrier integrity and hepatic function in infant mice by Huan Li, Shimin Xu, Feng Zhou, Su Liu, Dong Zhang, Xuanyi Wei

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Development and metabolomic characterization of novel functional fermented juices fortified with a probiotic consortium by Maria Michela Salvatore, Angela Maione, Marianna Imparato, Annalisa Buonanno, Elisabetta de Alteriis, Daniele Naviglio, Monica Gallo, Anna Andolfi, Marco Guida, Francesco Salvatore, Emilia Galdiero

“…In summary, these results indicated that our consortium could serve as a potential candidate probiotic for use in fermented matrices such as Annurca apple peels, goji berries, and beetroots, providing a promising strategy for the development of functional foods to prevent chronic diseases.…”
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Critical Review of the Methodological Shortcoming of Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring and Cognitive Function Studies by Shahab Haghayegh, Ramon C. Hermida, Michael H. Smolensky, Mili Jimenez Gallardo, Claudia Duran-Aniotz, Andrea Slachevsky, Maria Isabel Behrens, David Aguillon, Hernando Santamaria-Garcia, Adolfo M. García, Diana Matallana, Agustín Ibáñez, Kun Hu

“…This study evaluates methodological aspects of research on bidirectional associations between ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) patterns and cognitive function. By examining the 28 recent studies included in a recent systematic review on the association between ABPM patterns with cognitive function and risk of dementia, our review revealed several significant limitations in study design, sample characteristics, ABPM protocol, cognitive assessment, and data analysis. …”
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Integrating Physical Unclonable Functions with Machine Learning for the Authentication of Edge Devices in IoT Networks by Abdul Manan Sheikh, Md. Rafiqul Islam, Mohamed Hadi Habaebi, Suriza Ahmad Zabidi, Athaur Rahman Bin Najeeb, Adnan Kabbani

“…Physical Unclonable Functions (PUFs) are digital fingerprints for device authentication that enhance interconnected devices’ security due to their cryptographic characteristics. …”
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Magnesium alloy composite coatings: In vitro study of cytotoxicity, adhesion, cellular structure and function by Natalya G. Plekhova, Polina A. Novikova, Ivan N. Chernenko, Aleksandra K. Stepanyugina, Olga V. Shevchenko, Valeria S. Marchenko, Andrey S. Gnedenkov, Sergey L. Sinebryukhov, Sergey V. Gnedenkov, Valentin B. Shumatov

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The Spatiotemporal Variation and Ecological Evaluation of Macroinvertebrate Functional Feeding Groups in the Upper Yellow River by Peilun Li, Shuhan Xiong, Jiacheng Liu, Tai Wang, Yanbin Liu, Kai Liu, Yongjie Wang, Jilong Wang

“…Against the backdrop of hydropower development in the upper Yellow River, comprehending the spatiotemporal variation and ecological evaluation of macroinvertebrate functional feeding groups (FFGs) is paramount for the conservation and restoration of aquatic biological resources in watersheds. …”
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Functional and aesthetic evaluation of adjacent tissue flap repairing defects of oral commissure area by Xuewei Jia, Xiaomeng Xue, Fayu Liu, Pai Pang, Yang Yue, Menghan Li, Zhongzheng Qi, Changfu Sun

“…Abstract Background From a functional and aesthetic point of view, the oral commissure is the most difficult area to reconstruct in lip defects. …”
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Association between lifestyle factors and liver function parameters in the middle-aged and older population by Lin Ye Sun, Ting Yu Lu, Ya Li Jin, Wei Sen Zhang, Lin Xu

“…We therefore explored the synergistic effects of various lifestyle factors on liver function. …”
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First-Principles Study on Interfacial Triboelectrification Between Water and Halogen-Functionalized Polymer Surfaces by Taili Tian, Bo Zhao, Yimin Wang, Shifan Huang, Xiangcheng Ju, Yuyan Fan

“…Halogen-containing functional groups in the solid material significantly enhance the CE effect. …”
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Correlation of IgE and FeNO with lung function in children with asthma: a retrospective study by Jiaqi Wang, Mingjun Li, Shourui Huang, Jiaying Li, Beilei Wang, Liangliang Cui, Xiang Ma

“…This study aims to investigate the individual and combined effects of IgE and FeNO on lung function in children with asthma, thereby providing evidence to optimize clinical management. …”
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Physical activity modifies associations between cerebrospinal fluid tau measures and executive function by Ryan J. Dougherty, Anja Soldan, Corinne Pettigrew, Barry Greenberg, Adam P. Spira, Abhay Moghekar, Marilyn Albert

“…Physical activity moderates the impact of tau pathology on executive function but shows no significant effect on amyloid‐beta pathology. …”
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