Effects and mechanisms of Tieguanyin on the behavior of Alzheimer’s disease APP/PS1 mice by KANG Hyunuk, ZHOU Hui, YE Yushan, LIU Zhonghua, WEI Yuede, YANG Jiangfan, KIM Eunhye, HE Puming, LI Bo, WU Yuanyuan, TU Youying

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Phytochemical Profile and Functional Properties of the Husk of <i>Argania spinosa</i> (L.) Skeel by Antonietta Cerulli, Natale Badalamenti, Francesco Sottile, Maurizio Bruno, Sonia Piacente, Vincenzo Ilardi, Rosa Tundis, Roberta Pino, Monica Rosa Loizzo

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Multi-function of adipose-derived stem cells on gut disorder: from bench to bedside by Jiatong Zhao, Shuzi Xin, Xiaohui Liu, Weikai Shi, Boya Wang, Hongli Wang, Yi Wang, Rongxuan Hua, Yize Li, Lei Gao, Xin Lu, Jingdong Xu

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Sex and Tomato Flour Supplementation Influence Hepatic Function, Intestinal Morphometry, and Performance in Broilers by J. Arteaga, G. Barreiro, J. Concha, C. Bulnes, S. Reyna

“… Plant-derived supplements, such as tomato flour (TF), may enhance organ function and improve productive performance in poultry, but their effects under tropical conditions and between sexes remain unclear. …”
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Evaluation of predatory function of Orius sauteri to the first-instar larvae of Mythimna separata (Walker) by YANG Haolan, LI Chengjun, CAO Fu, SUN Yulun, LI Maoye, LIU Su, LI Shiguang

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N-acetylcysteine in Kidney Disease: Molecular Mechanisms, Pharmacokinetics, and Clinical Effectiveness by Estefani Y. Hernández-Cruz, Omar E. Aparicio-Trejo, Fadi A. Hammami, Daniel Bar-Shalom, Martin Tepel, Jose Pedraza-Chaverri, Alexandra Scholze

“…In conclusion, studies on NAC treatment regimens need to account for both NAC pharmacokinetics and NAC molecular effects. Kidney function of the patient population and pathomechanisms of the kidney disease should guide rational NAC trial design. …”
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Stability Analysis of a Fractional Epidemic Model Involving the Vaccination Effect by Sümeyye Çakan

“…This paper, by constructing a fractional epidemic model, analyzes the transmission dynamics of some infectious diseases under the effect of vaccination, which is one of the most effective and common control measures. …”
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Effects of <i>Bothriochloa ischaemum</i> on the Diversity of Pannonian Sandy Grasslands by Szilárd Szentes, Károly Penksza, Eszter Saláta-Falusi, László Sipos, Veronika Kozma-Bognár, Richárd Hoffmann, Zsombor Wagenhoffer

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A based Cistanche deserticola polysaccharide functional-nanoparticle delivery system for effective oral vaccine to facilitate both systemic and mucosal immunity through enhancing oral delivery by Jin He, Tianyu Zhu, Lin Yu, Ningning Mao, Xuanqi Lu, Xiaofeng Shi, Xiangwen Deng, Yang Yang, Deyun Wang

“…Herein, we developed a novel delivery system based on nanoparticles functionalized by plant polysaccharides to address the above challenges. …”
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Analysis of Brain Activation and Effective Connectivity During Self-paced Unilateral and Bilateral Finger Tapping Using Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients with Temporal Lobe Epilepsy by Bazli Md Yusoff, Mohd Ezane Aziz, Aini Ismafairus Abd Hamid, Husbani Mohd Amin Rebuan, Muhammad Riddha Abdul Rahman

“…Methods: This study involves 12 healthy subjects and 12 TLE patients who have undergone functional magnetic resonance imaging performing self-paced unilateral and bilateral finger tapping. …”
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Dispersal mode mediates the seed functional traits of woody plants’ responses to urbanization in remnant forest patches by Minglu Guo, Zijin Wang, Yanjun Zheng, Ying Pan, Jingyi Yang

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Effects of immersive virtual reality stimulation and/or multicomponent physical exercise on cognitive and functional performance in hospitalized older patients with severe functional dependency: study protocol for a randomized clinical trial by Antón de la Casa-Marín, Fabiola Zambom-Ferraresi, Maria Cristina Ferrara, Iranzu Ollo-Martínez, Arkaitz Galbete, Belén González-Glaría, Débora Moral-Cuesta, Itxaso Marín-Epelde, Chenhui Chenhuichen, Marta Lorente-Escudero, Rodrigo Molero-de-Ávila, Agurne García Baztán, Fabricio Zambom-Ferraresi, Nicolás Martínez-Velilla

“…The aim of this trial is to investigate the effect of a cognitive stimulation intervention provided via immersive virtual reality (IVR), with or without a multicomponent physical exercise intervention (ME) in hospitalized patients aged 75 or older with severe functional dependency at admission (Barthel Index < 60 points). …”
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Stability and bifurcation of a time-varying delay predator–prey model with Allee effect, prey refuge and B-D function by Qiang Zhou, Xin-You Meng

“…This paper mainly considers a time-varying delay predator–prey model with Allee effect, prey refuge and B-D functional response. First, the positivity and boundedness of solutions of such model without delay are proved. …”
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EFFECT OF ANTIHYPERTENSIVE THERAPY ON METABOLIC PROFILE AND ERECTILE FUNCTION IN HYPERTENSIVE MEN WITH HIGH CARDIOVASCULAR RISK: FOCUS ON THE COMBINATION OF LISINOPRIL AND AMLODIPINE by M. N. Mamedov, M. V. Stroeva, M. N. Kovrigina, E. A. Poddubskaya

“…To study the antihypertensive and metabolic effects of lisinopril plus amlodipine combination in hypertensive men with high cardiovascular risk.Materials and methods. …”
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The effect of occupational exposure to organic dust on lung function parameters among African industrial workers: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Zemachu Ashuro, Berhanu Gidisa Debela, Chala Daba, Habtamu Endashaw Hareru, Samson Wakuma Abaya, Anthony L. Byrne

“…The I2 test was used to assess the heterogeneity of studies. We used a random-effects model to estimate the pooled standard mean difference in lung function indices between organic dust-exposed and non-exposed industrial workers. …”
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Effect of long-term exercise-based interventions on thyroid function in hypothyroidism: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Habiba Sundus, Sohrab Ahmad Khan, Sahar Zaidi, Charu Chhabra, Irshad Ahmad, Hiba Khan

“…Objective: This study aimed to assess the effects of exercise interventions of more than 8 weeks on thyroid function in adults with hypothyroidism through a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. …”
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The effect of the burn wounds dressing and mechanical debridement training package on nursing interns’ knowledge and executive functions: A quasi-experimental study by Manizhe Otaghi, Mohamadreza Bastami, Yousef Veisani, Hamid Taghinejad, Alireza Vasiee, Arman Azadi

“…This research was carried out to determine the effect of a training package on the nursing interns’ knowledge and executive functions regarding the dressing and mechanical debridement of burn wounds. …”
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Preemptive Propofol Administration in Spinal Cord Injury: Effects on Pain‐Induced Hypertension, Neuroinflammation, and Functional Recovery in Rats by Qun Cheng, Xiang‐Yu Fang, Rong‐En Qiu

“…Preemptive administration of propofol effectively reduces pain‐induced hypertension, inflammation, and gliosis while preserving myelin integrity and enhancing functional recovery in SCI rats. …”
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Comparison of the effects of remimazolam and dexmedetomidine on the quality of recovery in functional endoscopic sinus surgery: a randomized clinical trial by Yaqiong Li, Hui Zhou, Fanfan Gao, Qianqian Guan, Shengbin Wang, Yvqing Tan, Shenghong Hu

“…Abstract Background Postoperative pain usually occur in patients who have undergone functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). Remimazolam and dexmedetomidine could enhance the quality of recovery (QoR) after surgery. …”
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Effect of the Nerve Growth Factor Mimetic GK-2 on Brain Structural and Functional State in the Early Postresuscitation Period by M. Sh. Avrushchenko, Yu.V. Zarzhetsky, V. V. Moroz, I. V. Ostrova, T. A. Gudasheva, S. B. Seredenin

“…Objective: to evaluate the efficacy of the nerve growth factor mimetic GK-2 used to improve the structural and functional state of the brain in the early postresuscitation period. …”
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