Enhancing Functional Compounds in Sesame Oil through Acid-Soaking and Microwave-Heating of Sesame Seeds by Jitkunya Yuenyong, Suchintana Limkoey, Chonlathit Phuksuk, Thitima Winan, Chonlada Bennett, Sudarat Jiamyangyuen, Sugunya Mahatheeranont, Phumon Sookwong

“…This study investigated whether pre-treating sesame (<i>Sesamum indicum</i> L.) seeds with a combination of acid-soaking and microwave-heating could significantly enhance the quality of the resulting sesame oil, particularly by increasing its content of functional compounds such as lignans, tocopherol, phytosterol, and squalene. …”
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Antioxidant Function of rHBP2, a Heme-Binding Protein from Red Rice by HUANG Hui, WANG Haiyang, ZHANG Caiyun, LI Zhizuo, AN Jianhui, ZENG Zhi, LU Yanke, FANG Qing

“…These results suggested that rHBP2 had potent antioxidant function. This study provides an experimental basis for discovering and utilizing antioxidant proteins from red rice.…”
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Impact of calsporin® (Bacillus subtilis C-3102) supplementation on growth performance and intestinal function in geese by Guangquan Li, Huiying Wang, Xianze Wang, Lei Yang, Guangpei Xu, Daqian He

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Diastolic Left Ventricular Function in Relation to Urinary and Serum Collagen Biomarkers in a General Population. by Zhen-Yu Zhang, Susana Ravassa, Wen-Yi Yang, Thibault Petit, Martin Pejchinovski, Petra Zürbig, Begoña López, Fang-Fei Wei, Claudia Pontillo, Lutgarde Thijs, Lotte Jacobs, Arantxa González, Thomas Koeck, Christian Delles, Jens-Uwe Voigt, Peter Verhamme, Peter Verhamme, Tatiana Kuznetsova, Javier Díez, Harald Mischak, Jan A Staessen

“…We assessed diastolic LV function from the early and late diastolic peak velocities of the transmitral blood flow and of the mitral annulus. …”
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Multimorbidity patterns and function among adults in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review by Karina Berner, Quinette A Louw, Eugene Nizeyimana, Diribsa Tsegaye Bedada

“…Studies had to refer to associations between multimorbid patterns of co-occurrence and functioning. …”
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Correlation between preoperative cardiac function and postoperative acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery by Hou Ke-long, Shen Xiao, Li Jing, Sun Fang, Zou Lei, Zhang Cui, Mu Xin-wei

“…Objective To explore the correlation and prognosis between preoperative cardiac function and postoperative acute kidney injury（AKI）after cardiac surgery.Methods A total of 1,468 adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery were admitted into Intensive Care Unit of First Municipal Hospital from September 2017 and May 2019.According to the classification scheme of New York Heart Association（NYHA）,they were divided into four groups of NYHA class Ⅰ,Ⅱ,Ⅲ and Ⅳ.And they were assigned into four levels according to the interquartile range(P₂₅/P₅₀/P₇₅)of preoperative NT-proBNP concentration.General data and clinical outcomes of four groups were compared.And multivariate Logistic regression analysis was utilized for examining the risk factors of postoperative AKI after cardiac surgery.Results Among them, 264 patients（18.0%）developed AKI.These patients with higher preoperative cardiac function classification and NT-proBNP concentration had a higher postoperative incidence of AKI（12.7%,13.1%,20.7%,35.5%,P<0.001;9.2%,11.2%,16.2%,37.9%,P<0.001）,a higher risk of postoperative complications（shock, low cardiac output syndrome & multiple organ failure）and longer duration of mechanical ventilation, hospital stay and ICU stay.The above indicators were statistically different（P<0.05）.Multivariate Logistic regression analysis revealed that independent risk factors for postoperative AKI:preoperative cardiac function classification（OR=1.43,95%CI:1.36～2.16,P=0.007）,preoperative cardiac function stratification（OR=1.64,95%CI:1.54～2.32,P<0.001）,serum creatinine, serum uric acid, neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin, intraoperative red blood cell units and postoperative lactate.The area under receiver operating characteristic curve of NT-proBNP for predicting postopeartive AKI was 0.73（95%CI:0.69-0.77,P<0.001）.Conclusion Patients with higher cardiac function classification and NT-proBNP concentration have a worse clinical prognosis.For lowering the incidence of postoperative AKI,clinicians should actively correct anemia, reduce blood loss and blood transfusion, improve heart function and optimize volume management during perioperative period.…”
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Effect of Acute Exercise on Pulmonary Function in Young Adults with Anaemia: A Quasi-experimental Study by K Roopashree, An Jubin John, KC Devina Dilip, Prithika Shree Ragothaman, Aadhi Krishna

“…Conclusion: Approximately, 22.1% of participants had anaemia. There was no significant change in pulmonary function after exercise in either the normal or anaemic group.…”
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Block strength training improves functional autonomy and quality of life in community-dwelling older women by Sergio Galdames Maliqueo, Álvaro Huerta Ojeda, Emilio Jofré-Saldía, Hernaldo Carrasco-Beltrán, Mercedes-Mercedes Yeomans-Cabrera, Maximiliano Bravo

“…However, the effects of block strength training based on the nature of exertion on functional autonomy and life quality of older women living in the community are unknown. …”
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The impact of heterotopic ovarian tissue transplantation with varied volumes on reproductive endocrine function in oophorectomized rats by Nana Tian, Chunhui Liu, Zhihui Cai, Junrong Shi, Pin Li, Shasha Bai, Xiaoxin Du, Gaoyuan Liu, Min Geng, Peishan Weng

“…At 6 weeks post-transplantation, rats in Group V had lower E2 and AMH levels and higher FSH levels compared to Group I. …”
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Impact of Emphysema Subtypes and Volume on Lung Ventilation and Gas Exchange Functions as Evidenced by Computed Tomography by N. A. Griva, P. V. Gavrilov, I. A. Nikitina, L. D. Kiryukhina, A. N. Narkevich, E. G. Sokolovich

“…The inclusion criteria were chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and emphysema, which had been diagnosed by computed tomography (CT) and confirmed by two radiologists; comprehensive pulmonary function studies, including spirometry and body plethysmography, were performed; diffusion capacity was measured using a single-breath method, involving inhalation of carbon monoxide, and a breath hold. …”
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Impact of sampling technique, anticoagulant, processing delay, and temperature on murine platelet function in whole blood by Silvia Maria Grazia Trivigno, Alice Assinger, Waltraud Cornelia Schrottmaier

“…Background: Platelets are highly sensitive to subtle changes in their microenvironment, making functional analyses challenging and prone to variation. …”
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Impact of Short-Term Continuous and Interval Exercise Training on Endothelial Function and Glucose Metabolism in Prediabetes by Steven K. Malin, Nicole M. Gilbertson, Natalie Z. M. Eichner, Emily Heiston, Stephanie Miller, Arthur Weltman

“…The impact of interval (INT) vs. continuous (CONT) exercise training on endothelial function in relation to glucose metabolism prior to clinically meaningful weight loss is unknown in adults with prediabetes. …”
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Effects of Clostridium butyricum on serum biochemical indices, antioxidant function and intestinal microbiota in weaned piglets by ZHENG Youxiu, WANG Chao, YAO Jingyi, LU Jianjun

“…Each group had four replicates with 18 piglets per replicate. …”
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The intestinal microbial community and function of Riptortus pedestris at different developmental stages and its effects on development by Yanbin Wang, Rong Li, Chunjing Wang, Ting Sun, Hongjuan Zhang, Fang Zhao, Jiehui Liu, Yuqiong Hao, Xiansheng Xie

“…Excitingly, Burkholderia bacteria eliminated by antibiotic treatment were unable to molt normally, and their lifespan was shortened in nymphs, indicating that the gut microbiota had a significant effect on nymph development.ConclusionIn summary, our results, for the first time, systematically illustrate the abundance and function across the gut microbiota from the different developmental stages of R. pedestris and demonstrate that the genera Burkholderia are crucial during the development of R. pedestris. …”
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Potential Alterations of Functional Connectivity Analysis in the Patients with Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome by Shengyang Ge, Qingfeng Hu, Yijun Guo, Ke Xu, Guowei Xia, Chuanyu Sun

“…Conclusion. Patients with CP/CPPS had alterations in brain function, which consisted of the default mode network’s compromised integrity. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Clinical and Functional Results of Standard and Modified Endothelial and Descemet Membrane Transplantation Techniques by B. E. Malyugin, A. M. Gelyastanov, O. P. Antonova, A. V. Belodedova, A. A. Khaletskaya

“…Purpose: to evaluate the clinical and functional results of two methods of Descemet’s membrane endothelial keratoplasty using a full and half graft.Patients and methods. …”
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A Pilot Study Assessing Left Ventricle Diastolic Function in the Parasternal Long-axis View by Mümin Murat Yazici, Nurullah Parça, Enes Hamdioğlu, Meryem Kaçan, Özcan Yavas¸i, Özlem Bilir

“…However, it is difficult to assess diastolic function with this modality in emergency department (ED) settings. …”
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Enhancement of prefrontal functional connectivity under the influence of concurrent physical load during mental tasks by Shan Cheng, Lin Cong, Duoduo Hui, Chaolin Teng, Wenbin Li, Jin Ma

“…BackgroundsFunctional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) is widely used for the evaluation of mental workload (MWL), but it is not yet clear whether it is affected by physical factors during cognitive tasks. …”
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Free Vastus Lateralis Functional Muscle Transfer: An Approach to Facial Reanimation and Reconstruction in Radical Parotidectomy by Michaelsam E. Econ, MD, Hiroki Umezawa, MD, PhD, Hideyuki Mitsuwa, MD, Sahin Atakan Bayir, MD, Hoyu Cho, MD, Genshiro Kubo, MD, Rei Ogawa, MD, PhD, FACS

“…We found that using the free vastus lateralis functional muscle transfer (FVL-FMT) can be effective. …”
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Vascular Adaptations in Pregnancy: The Critical Role of Endothelial Function and Nitric Oxide in Maternal-Fetal Health by Hina Riaz, Urooj Bhatti, Keenjher Rani, Afsheen Abro, Rabia Uqaili, Rubina Ahmdani

“…Serum NO and ET-1 levels were measured, and endothelial function was assessed using flow-mediated dilation (FMD). …”
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