Significantly Decreased Islet β Cell Function is Closely Associated with Hyperglycemia in Chronic Hepatitis B Patients by Dafeng Liu, Lingyun Zhou, Xinyi Zhang, Yilan Zeng, Lang Bai, Dongbo Wu, Hong Tang

“…Further research should be done to verify the compromised islet β cell function and then to investigate the mechanisms behind the effect of hepatitis B virus infection on islet β cell function in CHB patients.…”
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DEPENDENCE OF DISTRIBUTION FUNCTION OF COMMERCIAL DAMAGES DUE TO POSSIBLE EARTHQUAKES ON THE CLASS OF SEISMIC RESISTANCE OF A BUILDING by Hanzada R. Zajnulabidova, Alexander M. Uzdin, Tatiana M. Chirkst

“…A significant effect of the seismic resistance class of a building on the form of the distribution functions is shown. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Phytochemical and Functional Profiles of Arabica Coffee Leaves and Green Beans Across Different Cultivars by Yoon A Jeon, Premkumar Natraj, Seong Cheol Kim, Joon-Kwan Moon, Young Jae Lee

“…This study analyzed the phytochemical composition and functional properties of leaves and green beans from seven Arabica coffee cultivars. …”
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Broccoli sprouts as an underrated functional food: a rich source of bioactive compounds with prominent anticancer properties by Kamila Smala, Julia Głowacz, Michał Popiel, Dominik Stanibuła, Kamil Dziekoński, Jakub Rybowski, Maksymilian Wiśniowski, Klaudia Kulig

“…Conclusions: Broccoli sprouts offer strong potential as a functional food in cancer prevention, thanks to their SFN content and multifaceted biological effects. …”
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Strigolactones mitigate drought stress in maize by improving chloroplast protection stomatal function and antioxidant defense mechanisms by Shakeel Ahmad, Tayyaba Zulfiqar, Haichang Yang, Muhammad Farooq

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Restoring Functional Connectivity in Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy: A Study of Low-Frequency rTMS Intervention by Azadeh Ghalyanchi-Langeroudi, Elahé Yargholi, Maryam Soleimani, Amin Shahrokhi, Mohammad-Mehdi Mirbagheri

“…Background: Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy (HCP) causes significant motor impairments, due to disrupted Functional Connectivity (FC) between brain regions. …”
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Bisphenol-A disrupts mitochondrial functionality leading to senescence and apoptosis in human amniotic mesenchymal stromal cells by Sara Ficai, Andrea Papait, Marta Magatti, Alice Masserdotti, Michael Gasik, Antonietta Rosa Silini, Ornella Parolini

“…Therefore, our results provide novel insights into the mechanism of action of BPA and elucidates its impact on the functionality of hAMSC. This underscores the pressing need to reconsider the use of BPA as a plastic additive, mitigating the potential adverse effects on babies.…”
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A Multi-function Gas Conditioner Used for Public Anti-epidemic Measures and Health in Rural Region by Wu Kailong, Deng Shuai, Chen Bing, Zhao Ruikai, Zhao Li, Li Shuangjun

“…In this study, a new type of gas conditioner that combines the functions of sterilization, insect repelling, and carbon-rich fertilization is proposed considering the characteristics of rural anti-epidemic measures. …”
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Platelet-Derived Growth Factor-Functionalized Scaffolds for the Recruitment of Synovial Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Osteochondral Repair by Yuan Luo, Xiaodong Cao, Junfeng Chen, Jianwei Gu, Hao Yu, Junying Sun, Jun Zou

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Ezomeprazol (nexium) in treatment of functional dispersion among children according to data of daily рН-monitoring by А. A. Zvyagin, P. L. Tsherbakov, А. V. Potchivalov, V. V. Kashnikov

“…It was find out that the drug provides fast and long-term suppression of acid-forming function of stomach and relieve epigastric pain effectively from the first day. …”
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FAULT DIAGNOSIS METHOD OF ROTOR SYSTEM WITH SLANT CRACK BASED ON NONLINEAR OUTPUT FREQUENCY RESPONSE FUNCTION by XIA HengHeng, LI ZhiNong, XIAO YaoXian

“…In this paper,the slant crack is used as the object of study,nonlinear output frequency response function（ NOFRF） is introduced to fault diagnosis of rotor system with slant crack. …”
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Determining the Optimal Source Points in MFS by Minimizing an Energy Gap Functional for 3D Laplace Operator by M. Sajjadmanesh, S. Shakib Khanghah, H. Aydi

“…In this paper, an extended version of the method of minimizing an energy gap functional for determining the optimal source points in the method of fundamental solutions (MFS) is applied to the 3D Laplace operator subject to the Dirichlet and Neumann boundary conditions. …”
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STAT6 blockade ameliorates thyroid function in Graves’ disease via downregulation of the sodium/iodide symporter by Qian Yang, Qinnan Zhang, Fanfan Pan, Bingbing Zha

“…Conclusion: In GD, TSAb induces STAT6 signaling to upregulate NIS expression, and STAT6 blockade ameliorates thyroid function via downregulation of the NIS. Our study furthers understanding of the effects of STAT6 on thyroid function and reveals new avenues for GD treatment.…”
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Different stimulation targets of rTMS modulate specific triple-network and hippocampal-cortex functional connectivity by Luyao Wang, Wenjing Hu, Huanxin Wang, Ziyan Song, Hua Lin, Jiehui Jiang

“…Objective: This study aimed to investigate whether different rTMS targets can enhance cognitive domains by modulating functional connectivity (FC) of the hippocampus (HIP) and triple network, which comprises the salience network (SN), central executive network (CEN), and default mode network (DMN). …”
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Health literacy in relation to web-based measurement of cognitive function in the home: UK Women’s Cohort Study by Alan J Gow, Janet Cade, Darren C Greenwood, Gareth Hagger-Johnson, Stian Reimers

“…Additionally, selection bias may have restricted range on study variables, given that 2010/2011 volunteers were younger and more educated compared with those at recruitment in 1995/1998.Conclusion Brief web-based measures of cognitive function in the home are acceptable to women aged 48–80, but there are substantive selection effects and volunteer biases. …”
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Geographic Origin and Functional Group Type Affect the Decomposability of Peatland Plant Litter Through Biochemical Properties by Jinze Ma, Yong‐Da Chen, Si‐Nan Wang, Jing Zeng, Chao Liu, Zhao‐Jun Bu

“…This article aims to explore the interactive effects of geographical origin and plant functional groups on the initial chemical characteristics and decomposition processes of peatland litter, elucidating how climate‐driven biochemical legacies regulate decomposition dynamics. …”
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Functional validation to explore the protective role of miR-223 in Staphylococcus aureus-induced bovine mastitis by Xueqin Liu, Siyuan Mi, Gerile Dari, Siqian Chen, Jiuzhou Song, David E. MacHugh, Ying Yu

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Dihydrosanguinarine enhances tryptophan metabolism and intestinal immune function via AhR pathway activation in broilers by Yue Su, Miaomiao Wang, Zhiyong Wu, Peng Huang, Jianguo Zeng

“…Notably, DHSA exhibited a more pronounced effect on enhancing immune function compared to SAN. …”
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Ultrasound Improves Gallbladder Contraction Function: A Non-Invasive Experimental Validation Using Small Animals by Run Guo, Tian Chen, Fan Ding, Li-Ping Liu, Fang Chen, Gang Zhao, Bo Zhang

“…Extended ultrasound exposure produced sustained functional improvements without tissue damage. Conclusions: Ultrasound effectively enhances gallbladder contractile function through mechanisms involving smooth muscle structural modification and calcium signaling modulation. …”
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The impact of low-protein diet on residual renal function in dialysis patients: a systematic review and metaanalysis by Jingyi Xie, Xiaoqin Liu, Yue Ling, Shuwang Ge, Ying Yao

“…Conclusion Dialysis patients who adhere to a long-term low-protein diet may have a positive effect on residual kidney function. In addition, dialysis patients receiving a low-protein diet increased serum albumin, reduced serum phosphorus levels, and maintained a better nutritional status and electrolyte balance.…”
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