Functional characterization of all CDKN2A missense variants and comparison to in silico models of pathogenicity by Hirokazu Kimura, Kamel Lahouel, Cristian Tomasetti, Nicholas Jason Roberts

“…We found that 17.7% of all missense variants were functionally deleterious. We also used our functional classifications to assess the performance of in silico models that predict the effect of variants, including recently reported models based on machine learning. …”
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Acorn Flour as A Functional Ingredient: Impacts on Health and Baking Properties in Wheat - Based Products by Sikora Fryderyk, Ochmian Ireneusz, Sobolewska Magdalena

“…The conclusions underscore acorn flour's potential as a functional ingredient that not only enhances bread's nutritional profile but also contributes to food sustainability.…”
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Potential functional changes in native lysozyme induced by carbon nanotubes studied by molecular dynamics simulations by S. Mehdi Vaez Allaei, Mehriar Amininasab, Hrachya Ishkhanyan, Armen H. Poghosyan

“…Abstract A carbon nanotube (CNT) can affect biological systems, ranging from toxicity to changes in functionality. Here, a series of long-scale (1–2 µs) molecular dynamics simulations were conducted to investigate the adsorption and interaction of lysozyme with the CNT, a possible mechanism for altering protein flexibility and function. …”
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Estimating per-infection cost and burden for dengue and Zika as a function of antibody-dependent enhancement. by Christopher M Kribs

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Black ginger (Kaempferia parviflora): A source of functional ingredient for food, nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications by Sook Chin Chew, Kar Lin Nyam

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PLANT-BASED DRINK ALTERNATIVES OF MILK ON A SEGMENT OF FUNCTIONAL ICE CREAM – A REVIEW by Ionela IACOBAN, Adriana DABIJA, Ancuța CHETRARIU

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Bioactive compounds from New Zealand's native edible plants: Their role in future functional foods by Ali Rashidinejad

“…Abstract This commentary discusses the significant role of bioactive compounds found in New Zealand's native edible plants in the development of functional foods. It begins by highlighting the diverse range of bioactive compounds (e.g., flavonoids, polyphenols, and alkaloids) present in these plants, which exhibit various health‐promoting properties such as anti‐inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial effects. …”
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Unravelling the temporal dynamics of community functions in protists induced by treated wastewater exposure using metatranscriptomics by Manan Shah, Guido Sieber, Aman Deep, Daniela Beisser, Jens Boenigk

“…While the ecological effects of TWW on microbial diversity have been studied, understanding the functional responses of protist communities remains limited. …”
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Cell Progression and Survival Functions of Enzymes Secreted in Extracellular Vesicles Associated with Breast and Prostate Cancers by Cosmos Ifeanyi Onyiba, Niwasini Krishna Kumar, Christopher J. Scarlett, Judith Weidenhofer

“…Findings in this review reveal that the EV enzyme cargo could exert cell progression functions via adhesion, proliferation, migration, invasion, and metastasis. …”
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Adiabatic state conversion for (a)cyclic non-Hermitian quantum Hamiltonians of generalized functional form by Nicholas S. Nye, Nikolaos V. Kantartzis

“…Analytical solutions in terms of Airy and modified Bessel functions have been retrieved for linear and hyperbolic temporal dependencies in parity-time-symmetric-like systems, which were subsequently studied in the slowly varying limit to show conversion to one of the instantaneous eigenstates. …”
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An RNA element at the 5'-end of the poliovirus genome functions as a general promoter for RNA synthesis. by Dorothee A Vogt, Raul Andino

“…This allows us to study the function of the element in promoting positive-strand RNA synthesis, independently of its function in negative-strand initiation. …”
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The impact of physical and mind exercise on functional disability in activities of daily living among the oldest old by Song Wang, Zhengyu Wu, Zhen Guo, Fei Wang, Bo Liu

“…This study investigates the effects of physical and mind exercise on functional impairment in activities of daily living among older adults aged 80 years and older. …”
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Influence of siloxane content on the material performance and functional properties of polydimethylsiloxane copolymers containing naphthalene moieties by Kamble Riddhi, Ghanti Bholanath, Badri Rahul, Banerjee Susanta

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Sociodemographic moderators of the association between functional limitations and depressive symptoms among Chinese older adults by Haijun Hao, Haijun Hao, Junyue Yue, Yeong Hun Yeo

“…IntroductionDepressive symptoms among older adults are a growing public health concern, particularly in rapidly aging populations like China. Functional limitations, commonly experienced with advancing age, have been shown to exacerbate depressive symptoms.MethodsThis study investigates the moderating effects of sociodemographic factors (including individual, familial, and society) on the association between functional limitations and depressive symptoms among Chinese older adults, using data from the 2018 Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS). …”
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Depth Function of Available Phosphorus and Potassium Distribution in Different Mid-Mesopotamian Plain Saline Soils by Kusay A. Wheib, Afrah K. Al-Jubouri, Husian A. Isa, Wejdan T. Kadhim

“…Saline soils in Alsweira greater area representing mid-Mesopotamian plain saline soils were selected to study the effect of salt accumulation on available potassium and phosphorus in soil as a depth function. …”
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Exploring the balance between functionality and aesthetics: an analytical framework and pragmatic consideration of the anthropomorphism of service robots by Xin Xin, Wenchao Liu

“…Following the systematic review methodology, our findings indicate that the design of service robots necessitates a careful equilibrium between functional capabilities and aesthetic considerations. …”
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Pulmonary Function Tests in Hypertensive Patients Attending Zewditu Memorial Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Mekuriaw Mesfin Birhan, Yekoye Abebe

“…However, studies that show the effect of hypertension on the lungs are limited. Objective. …”
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Bilateral functional connectivity of the basal ganglia in patients with Parkinson's disease and its modulation by dopaminergic treatment. by Simon Little, Huiling Tan, Anam Anzak, Alek Pogosyan, Andrea Kühn, Peter Brown

“…However, little is known about the functional connectivity of the two basal ganglia across hemispheres and specifically the role beta plays in this. …”
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Mobile application leads to psychological improvement and correlated neuroimmune function change in subjective cognitive decline by Merav Catalogna, Nira Saporta, Bar Nathansohn-Levi, Tal Tamir, Ariel Shahaf, Shira Molcho, Shai Erlich, Shahar Shelly, Amir Amedi

“…Assessments included psychological measures, immunological analysis, and for a subgroup of the participants also resting-state functional connectivity (rsFC). The intervention significantly reduced proinflammatory mediators (TNF-α, IL-17, IL-23, MCP-1, IFN-γ, and IL-12) and improved depression, anxiety, resilience and well-being with sustained effect over a three-week follow-up. …”
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Functionality Evaluation and Testing of Web-Based Sparepart Sales System Using Black-Box Method by Rizky Firman Syah, Agus Prasetyo Utomo

“…The evaluation focused on the system's feature completeness, functional effectiveness, and service quality. Test results showed that key features, such as Home, Customer Registration, Login, Spare Parts Search, Ordering, Payment, and Sales Reports, functioned according to specifications. …”
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