Construction of Lyapunov functions for some models of infectious diseases in vivo: From simple models to complex models by Tsuyoshi Kajiwara, Toru Sasaki, Yasuhiro Takeuchi

“…Especially, we construct Lyapunov functions for modelswith an immune variable from those for models without an immunevariable, a Lyapunov functions of a model with absorption effectfrom that for a model without absorption effect. …”
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A case of adrenomyeloneuropathy caused by a novel point mutation in the ABCD1 gene and functional verification by Xiaoxue Shi, Xiaoxue Shi, Xiaoxue Shi, Xuelin Qi, Xuelin Qi, Jinhua Zheng, Jinhua Zheng, Jinhua Zheng, Jianjun Ma, Jianjun Ma, Jianjun Ma, Dongsheng Li, Dongsheng Li, Dongsheng Li

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Influence of Rotation and Magnetic Fields on a Functionally Graded Thermoelastic Solid Subjected to a Mechanical Load by Ankush Gunghas, Rajesh Kumar, Sunita Deswal, Kapil Kumar Kalkal

“…It is assumed that the functionally graded material has nonhomogeneous mechanical and thermal properties in the x-direction. …”
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Research advances of protein N-glycosylation’s biological functions and analytical methods and its role in kidney disease by 任伟夫, 边琪

“…As one of the most important post-translational modifications, glycosylation plays a significant role in the functions of proteins.N-glycosylation exerts critical effects in different biological processes among various forms of glycosylation, whereas aberrant glycosylation leads to multiple organ system dysfunction, such as congenital disorders of glycosylation or immune disease.Advanced mass spectrometry has been widely applied for uncovering the role of N-glycosylation in clinical practices and scientific researches.This reviews summarized synthetic processes, biological roles and mass-spectrometry-based analytical methods of N-glycosylation and focused upon the latest findings of N-glycosylation in renal physiology and nephropathy.…”
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Functional ultrasound imaging and prewhitening analysis reveal MK-801-induced disruption of brain network connectivity by Erik Hakopian, Argishti E. Stepanian, Shan Zhong, Shan Zhong, Kofi A. Agyeman, Kofi A. Agyeman, Nancy Zepeda, Kevin Wu, Charles Liu, Charles Liu, Charles Liu, Charles Liu, Darrin J. Lee, Darrin J. Lee, Darrin J. Lee, Darrin J. Lee, Vassilios Christopoulos, Vassilios Christopoulos, Vassilios Christopoulos, Vassilios Christopoulos

“…Although animal models using the NMDAR antagonist Dizocilpine (MK-801) replicate cognitive deficits associated with memory and learning disorders, the direct effects of MK-801 on brain network connectivity have not been well characterized.ObjectiveThis study aims to explore the effects of MK-801 on brain network connectivity using functional ultrasound imaging (fUSI) and apply time series analysis methods to mitigate potential statistical confounds in functional connectivity assessments.MethodsfUSI was employed to assess changes in cerebral blood volume (CBV) and network connectivity in MK-801-treated mice. …”
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Development of nanofiber facial mask inspired by the multi-function of dried ginger (Zingiberis Rhizoma) essential oil by Yiwen Hao, Xia Lin, Wenwen Liu, Tinghongyang Jiang, Xing Zhang, Shasha Yang, You Huang, Wenjing Lai, Chaomei Fu, Zhen Zhang

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Periscopic technique in Norwood operation is associated with better preservation of early ventricular functionCentral MessagePerspective by Puneet Bhatla, MD, TK Susheel Kumar, MD, Luv Makadia, MD, Brandon Winston, MPH, Catherine Bull, PNP-BC, James C. Nielsen, MD, David Williams, MD, Sujata Chakravarti, MD, Richard G. Ohye, MD, Ralph S. Mosca, MD

“…A retrospective study was performed to compare the effects of traditional technique and PT on ventricular function following Norwood operation. …”
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Validation of Hv1 channel functions in BV2 microglial cells using small molecule modulators by Ashutosh Sharma, Ashutosh Sharma, Nandini B. Kale, Priyanka Yadav, Priyanka Yadav, Shivani Yadav, Shivani Yadav, Madhavi Ranawat, Madhavi Ranawat, Valmik S. Shinde, Valmik S. Shinde, Aravind Singh Kshatri, Aravind Singh Kshatri

“…Microglia are the first responders to insults or damages in the brain where they display both beneficial and detrimental effects. Excessively activated microglia aggravate the secondary damage by producing several proinflammatory mediators. …”
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Silica/Protein and Silica/Polysaccharide Interactions and Their Contributions to the Functional Properties of Derived Hybrid Wound Dressing Hydrogels by Monica Mesa, Natalia Y. Becerra

“…What are the roles and contributions of silane precursors and silica on the functional properties of hydrogel wound dressings? The effects of tailoring the porous, morphological, and chemical characteristics of synthetic silicas on the bioactivity of hybrid wound dressings hydrogels are explored in the first part of the review. …”
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Vibration analysis of Timoshenko microbeams made of functionally graded materials on a Winkler-Pasternak elastic foundation by Tran Van Lien, Le Thi Ha

“…The free vibration differential equations of FGM microbeams are established based on the Finite Element Method (FEM) and Kosmatka’s shape functions. The influences of the size-effect, foundation, material, and geometry parameters on the vibration frequency are then analyzed. …”
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CONSTRUCTION METHOD OF WAVELET BASE BASED ON GAUSSIAN FUNCTION AND ITS APPLICATION IN FAULT DIAGNOSIS OF ROLLING BEARING by WANG Peng, CHENG XiuFang

“…In order to accurately diagnose the fault of rolling bearing,a wavelet base construction method based on Gaussian function is proposed. In this method,the superimposed Gaussian function is used as the initial model to construct the wavelet basis function. …”
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The choice of renal replacement therapy in patients with a delayed renal graft function in the early postoperative period by E. I. Pervakova, I. V. Alexandrova, A. G. Balkarov

“…In the early postoperative period, 41 of them received a continuous venovenous hemodiafiltration, and 37 received a standard hemodialysis.A continuous venovenous hemodiafiltration in the initial 24 hours after surgery appeared to make a more pronounced corrective effect on the renal graft function recovery. A later initiation of renal replacement therapy (RRT) was associated with a significantly longer oligoanuria period, and also with an increased incidence of acute rejection in the patients who received a standard hemodialysis.…”
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Integrating transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses to characterize the potential function of SLC1A5 in thyroid cancer by Fengling Shan, Lan Wang, Xinyu Lu, Meihong Zhou, Zi Wang, Jingjing Lou, Xingdang Liu

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Structural and Functional Insight into Intracameral Cefuroxime Ocular Toxic Syndrome (ICOTS) in Eyes with Disrupted Intraocular Barrier by Andrea Cusumano, Marco A. Pileri, Benedetto Falsini, Massimo Cesareo, Michele D’Ambrosio, Fabian D’Apolito, Francesco Martelli, Marco Lombardo

“…However, the long-term effects of ICOTS have not yet been studied. This study aims to provide new insights into ICOTS using multimodal imaging, retinal electrophysiology, and perimetry to assess both acute and chronic functional and structural changes in eyes with a disrupted intraocular vitreous barrier. …”
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SURVEY OF A FUNCTIONAL STATE OF MASSETER MUSCLES IN EDENTELOUS PATIENTS BASED ON THE DATA OF SURFACE ELECTROMYOGYOPHY STUDIES by V.S. Kuz, V.M. Dvornyk, G.M. Kuz, G.M. Balya, O.S. Shemetov

“…Evaluation of the quality of the fabricated complete removable dentures and of the functional state of the masticatory system after prosthetics is determined by their fixation and stabilization, restoration of the patient's appearance and degree of masticatory effectiveness. …”
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Quality of life, sexual function and metabolic parameters of women during 10 years of using the etonogestrel implant by Salvatore Caruso, Angelo Cagnacci, Giuseppe Caruso, Stefano Cianci, Marco Palumbo

“…Objective: To study the effects on the quality of life (QoL), sexual function and metabolic aspects in women using a subcutaneous implant containing Etonogestrel (ENG-implant) over 10 years of observation period. …”
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NAALADL2-AS2 functions as a competing endogenous RNA to regulate apoptosis and drug resistance in DLBCL by Xiaoli Xu, Juan Liu, Cheng Fang, Xu Deng, Danxia Zhu, Jingting Jiang, Changping Wu

“…We discovered that NAALADL2-AS2 functions as ceRNA to inhibit expression of miR-34a, miR-125a, whereas overexpression of NAALADL2-AS2 indirectly upregulates expression of BCL-2. …”
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Functions and mechanisms of UC-MSC-derived exosomal miR-486-5p in pulmonary fibrosis by Xue-feng Shi, Ya-jun Tuo, Zhen-yun Liao, Jie Duo, Hao Yang

“…However, neither of these medications effectively halts the progression of PF or preserves lung function. …”
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Association of player position and functional connectivity alterations in collegiate American football players: an fMRI study by Owen Griffith, Xiaoxiao Bai, Alexa E. Walter, Michael Gay, Jon Kelly, Wayne Sebastianelli, Linda Papa, Semyon Slobounov

“…By concussion history, the right temporal ROI demonstrated a significant effect on baseline functional connectivity (p = 0.03). …”
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Features of functional state restoration among military personnel after traumatic brain injury combined with acubarotrauma by A. V. Shvets, Yu. V. Podolian, M. I. Holinko

“…A discriminant model allows to reliably (P < 0.001) determine patterns of informative characteristics of functional state in patients with concussion and those who additionally had acubarotrauma on admission to the hospital. …”
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