Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Subtype- and Sex-specific Associations with Genetic Variants in the PSMA6/PSMC6/PSMA3 Gene Cluster by Tatjana Sjakste, Natalia Paramonova, Ingrida Rumba-Rozenfelde, Ilva Trapina, Olga Sugoka, Nikolajs Sjakste

“…Theoretical models of the functional significance of allele substitutions are discussed.…”
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How Benzoic Acid—Driven Soil Microorganisms Influence N₂O Emissions by Xinxing Zhang, Yinuo Zhao, Zhaoya Chen, Yelong Song, Wenhua Liao, Zhiling Gao

“…However, this was only found under high moisture conditions. In contrast, BA had little impact on N₂O emissions under low moisture conditions. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with frailty among incident kidney transplant patients: a cross-sectional study by Raoni de Oliveira Domingues-da-Silva, Helady Sanders-Pinheiro, Emiliana Holanda Pedrosa, Camila Mendes dos Santos, Jerônimo Junqueira Junior, Ronaldo de Matos Esmeraldo, Paula Frassinetti Castelo Branco Camurça Fernandes, Claudia Maria Costa de Oliveira, Tainá Veras de Sandes-Freitas

“…CONCLUSIONS: Pretransplant frailty was prevalent and associated with functional disability, cognitive impairment, and biomarkers indicating sarcopenia. …”
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Management approach matters: meeting seagrass recovery and carbon mitigation goals by Melissa Ward, Connor Dibble, Maddie Millington-Drake, John Lynch, Karen McGlathery, Richard J. Lilley, Aaron L. Strong, Lisa M. Wedding

“…Abstract Seagrass habitats support biodiversity, improve water quality, protect coastlines, and sequester carbon, among other essential ecosystem functions, yet they are declining worldwide due to human activity. …”
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Incidence and predictive factors of hyperventilation syndrome in patients after COVID 19 pneumonia: a prospective cohort study [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Salma Mokaddem, Hela CHERIF, Mohamed Ridha Charfi, Ferdaous Yangui, Slim Kalboussi, Soumaya Debiche

“…At one month follow-up, dyspnea (52.9%) and asthenia (21.7%) persisted. Functional limitations (PCFS Grade > 2) were observed in 19.6% of patients. …”
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The application of graphene oxidized combining with decellularized scaffold to repair of sciatic nerve injury in rats by Qiaoling Wang, Jinlong Chen, Qingfei Niu, Xiumei Fu, Xiaohong Sun, Xiaojie Tong

“…It was soluble in water through ultrasound, brownish, the Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer detected the absorption peaks of carbonyl, hydroxy and carboxy, proving that the surface of GO material had many functional groups containing oxygen. Decellularized scaffold combining with GO was applied to repair injury of sciatic nerve, the nerve action potential, maximum tension value of muscle, wet weight value of gastrocnemius, thickness of gastrocnemius, thickness of myelin sheath and diameter of axon of the decellularized scaffold combining with GO group were obviously higher than the decellularized scaffold group and the self-rotating group, approaching to the normal value. …”
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Prognostic Value of Ferroptosis-Immunity-Related Signature Genes in Cervical Cancer Radiotherapy Resistance and Risk Modeling by Zhang X, Li A, Zhu W, Guo Q, Wu Q, Zhao H, Yu Y, Xie P, Li X

“…Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analysis demonstrated that CALCRL, GNRH1, and MUC1 were independent prognostic factors. The results of functional similarity analysis showed that CALCRL, UCHL1, ACVRL1 and MUC1 had high average functional similarity. …”
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Prognostic and Immunological Significance of the Molecular Subtypes and Risk Signatures Based on Cuproptosis in Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Xiaolong Tang, Xiangqing Ren, Tian Huang, Yandong Miao, Wuhua Ha, Zheng Li, Lixia Yang, Denghai Mi

“…The tumor immune dysfunction and exclusion (TIDE) score suggested that high-risk patients had a higher response rate to immune checkpoint inhibitors than low-risk patients. …”
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Improvement of electrospark deposition technology of steel units for drilling rigs and mining equipment by D. N. Korotaev, E. V. Ivanova

“…In this regard, there is a need to create functional coatings with unique physical, mechanical and operational properties.Aim. …”
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Comprehensive Phenotypic Characterization and Genomic Analysis Unveil the Probiotic Potential of <i>Bacillus velezensis</i> K12 by Yingying Tang, Tian Li, Yihong Huang, Liangliang Wu, Xiaobo Liu, Ruichao Yue, Jianmin Yuan

“…The complete genome sequencing of <i>B. velezensis</i> K12 revealed a genomic length of 3,973,105 base pairs containing 4123 coding genes, among which 3973 genes were functionally annotated. The genomic analysis identified genes associated with acid and bile tolerance, adhesion, antioxidants, and secondary metabolite production, whereas no functional genes related to enterotoxins or transferable antibiotic resistance were detected, thereby confirming the probiotic properties of <i>B. velezensis</i> K12. …”
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Exploring Individuals’ Views and Feedback on a Nutritional Screening Mobile App: Qualitative Focus Group Study by Debra Jones, Anne Marie Sowerbutts, Sorrel Burden

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to explore the views of HCPs on the content, functionality, and usability of a newly developed mobile app for MUST. …”
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A double-edged effect of hypoxia on astrocyte-derived exosome releases by Yang Jie Tseng, Hui-Ju Huang, Chien-Hui Lin, Anya Maan-Yuh Lin, Anya Maan-Yuh Lin, Anya Maan-Yuh Lin

“…These findings highlight a double-edged role of hypoxia on exosome functions.…”
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Potential biomarkers for cerebral small vessel disease with cognitive impairment: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Libin Liao, Weiquan Huang, Rongchao Ma, Xuan He, Xuan He, Moxi Su, Dujuan Sha, Dujuan Sha, Dujuan Sha

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Analysis of Injury Pattern Pathoanatomy and Need for Intervention with Outcome Assessment in Shoulder Dislocation Over the Age of 50 Years by Prahalad K Singhi, Sivakumar Raju, Muthu Kishore Marichamy, Gopi Kumarasamy, Chidambaram Muthu, Bharatkumar RamalingamJeyashankaran

“…Analysis was done on injury patterns, radiological characteristics, treatment methods, and functional outcomes using our institutional protocol. …”
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Age-related changes in the quadriceps tendon: Collagen fibril diameter decreases with aging by Yoshihiro Ishida, Yasushi Takata, Tatsuya Ishikawa, Mitsuhiro Kimura, Naoki Takemoto, Manase Nishimura, Noriyuki Ozaki, Satoru Demura, Junsuke Nakase

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Profiling of pathogenic variants in Japanese patients with sarcoglycanopathy by Rui Shimazaki, Yoshihiko Saito, Tomonari Awaya, Narihiro Minami, Ryo Kurosawa, Motoyasu Hosokawa, Hiroaki Ohara, Shinichiro Hayashi, Akihide Takeuchi, Masatoshi Hagiwara, Yukiko K. Hayashi, Satoru Noguchi, Ichizo Nishino

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Differential expressions among five Waxy alleles and their effects on the eating and cooking qualities in specialty rice cultivars by Li-jie ZHOU, Wen-tao SHENG, Jun WU, Chang-quan ZHANG, Qiao-quan LIU, Qi-yun DENG

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Using machine learning methods to investigate the role of volatile organic compounds in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by Chih-Hao Shen, Ruei-Hao Huang, Yaw-Kuen Li, Ta-Wei Chu, Ta-Wei Chu, Dee Pei, Dee Pei

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Factors associated with social isolation and being homebound among older patients with diabetes: a cross-sectional study by Satoshi Ida, Ryutaro Kaneko, Kanako Imataka, Kaoru Okubo, Yoshitaka Shirakura, Kentaro Azuma, Ryoko Fujiwara, Hiroka Takahashi, Kazuya Murata

“…In addition, a decline in higher level functional capacity is a common factor associated with social isolation and being homebound. …”
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An Evaluation of Inoculant Additives on Cell Viability and Their Effects on the Growth and Physiology of <i>Glycine max</i> L. by Francisco Rafael Santos da Conceição, Layara Alexandre Bessa, Marconi Batista Teixeira, Bárbara Gonçalves Cruvinel, Luciana Cristina Vitorino

“…The development of efficient bioinoculant formulations requires compounds with stabilizing, thickening, and carrier functions to preserve microbial viability and promote biological activity in soil. …”
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