Bio-functional hydrogel coated membranes to decrease T-cell exhaustion in manufacturing of CAR T-cells by Aida López Ruiz, Eric Slaughter, Kartik Bomb, Samantha L. Swedzinski, Paige J. LeValley, Zaining Yun, Jacob McCoskey, Kara Levine, Jonathan Steen, Joseph Almasian, Aparajita Chatterjee, Christina Carbrello, Dustin S. Chang, Hubaida Fuseini, Yama A. Abassi, Abraham M. Lenhoff, Catherine A. Fromen, April M. Kloxin, April M. Kloxin

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Landscape of mobile genetic elements and their functional cargo across the gastrointestinal tract microbiomes in ruminants by Yijun Tang, Pengchao Zhan, Yingjian Wu, Tao Zhang, Di Yin, Yunlong Gao, Yueying Yu, Shengnan Qiu, Jiaqi Zhao, Xue Zhang, Zhe Ma, Yanting Chen, Liang Zhao, Shengyong Mao, Jinhu Huang, Wei-Hua Chen, Jinxin Liu

“…This study systematically profiles MGE distribution and functionality across gastrointestinal regions in multiple ruminant species to advance our understanding of microbial adaptation. …”
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Klebsiella pneumoniae-derived extracellular vesicles impair endothelial function by inhibiting SIRT1 by Xinxin Li, Jinghua Cui, Zanbo Ding, Ziyan Tian, Yiming Kong, Linghai Li, Yang Liu, Wen Zhao, Xueying Chen, Han Guo, Zhengshuo Cui, Xinwei Li, Jing Yuan, Huina Zhang

“…Abstract Background The potential role of Klebsiella pneumoniae (K.pn) in hypertension development has been emphasized, although the specific mechanisms have not been well understood. Bacterial extracellular vesicles (BEVs) released by Gram-negative bacteria modulate host cell functions by delivering bacterial components to host cells. …”
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Construction of “Biomigration – Regional Cooling” Multi-functional Ecological Network in Wuhan Urban Agglomeration by Jiajie LI, Yuanyuan GU, Zhong XING

“…However, these networks have primarily focused on biodiversity conservation, neglecting other benefits to humans. …”
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Effects of dynamic stabilization and fusion on postoperative paraspinal muscle degeneration and lumbar function recovery by Jiawei Song, Fengxian Wang, Xing Yu, Yukun Ma, Luchun Xu, Guozheng Jiang, He Zhao, Yongdong Yang, Jianbin Guan

“…Abstract Objective To investigate the relationship between segmental motion and paraspinal muscle degeneration at the surgical level in patients with single-level lumbar degenerative disease (LDD) who have undergone either fusion or dynamic stabilization surgery. …”
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The Association between Socioeconomic Factors and Visual Function among Patients with Age-Related Cataracts by Yu Wan, Yinhao Wang, Liming Zhao, Zhenyu Wang, Min Sun, Dongmei Chen, Yang Yang, Yanhui Xu, Shuxuan Lv, Yanan Yu, Xuemin Li, Aimin Jiang, Zhimin Chen

“…Data on the best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), Lens Opacities Classification System III (LOCS III) score, Visual Function Index-14 (VF-14) score, total and subscale scores of the 25-item National Eye Institute Visual Functioning Questionnaire (NEI-VFQ-25), per capita disposable income (PCDI), medical resource-related indicators, and investments in the energy industry were obtained. …”
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Meta‐analysis of cardiac magnetic resonance in prognosticating left ventricular function in peripartum cardiomyopathy by Hawani Sasmaya Prameswari, William Kamarullah, Raymond Pranata, Iwan Cahyo Santosa Putra, Alberta Claudia Undarsa, Mohammad Iqbal, Triwedya Indra Dewi, Nuraini Yasmin Kusumawardhani, Mohammad Rizki Akbar, Astri Astuti

“…Imaging parameters on cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) and their prognostic implications have rarely been perused in PPCM. We aimed to describe CMR's prognostic value in predicting poor left ventricular (LV) function recovery using late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) and T2‐weighted or T2 mapping. …”
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Evaluation of respiratory anatomical-functional sequelae in patients who recovered from COVID-19 by Margarita de la Luz Martinez-Fierro, Jose Isaias Badillo-Almaraz, Jose Ramon Muñoz-Torres, Griselda Aide Cabral Pacheco, Idalia Garza-Veloz, Edgar Fernando Gutierrez-Vela, Lucia Socorro Hernandez-Marquez, Lizbeth Areli Hernandez-Marquez, Alondra Daniela Torres-Gaytan, Juan Carlos Alvarez-Castro, Claudia Caldera-Villalobos, Ivan Delgado-Enciso, Iram Pablo Rodriguez-Sanchez, Oscar Gustavo Meza-Zavala, Yolanda Ortiz-Castro

“…After recuperation, it is probable that COVID-19 patients have sequelae of the disease. This study aimed to evaluate the respiratory anatomical–functional sequelae in Mexican patients who recovered from COVID-19. …”
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Apocynin and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Improve Renal Function and Structure in an Animal Model of CKD by Andrija Vukovic, Danijela Karanovic, Nevena D Mihailovic-Stanojevic, Zoran Miloradovic, Predrag Brkic, Maja Zivotic, Jelena Nesovic Ostojic, Milan Ivanov, Sanjin Kovacevic, Una-Jovana Vajic, Djurdjica Jovovic, Silvio R. De Luka

“…We wanted to examine the effects that apocynin and hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) have on renal function and structure in animals with CKD induced through 5/6 nephrectomy (5/6 Nx-L). …”
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Short-term blood pressure variability and brain functional network connectivity in older adults by Isabel J. Sible, Jung Yun Jang, Anna E. Blanken, John Paul M. Alitin, Allie Engstrom, Shubir Dutt, Anisa J. Marshall, Arunima Kapoor, Fatemah Shenasa, Aimée Gaubert, Amy Nguyen, Farrah Ferrer, David R. Bradford, Kathleen E. Rodgers, Mara Mather, S. Duke Han, Daniel A. Nation

“…Elevated blood pressure variability is also associated with attenuated cerebrovascular reactivity, which may have implications for functional hyperemia underpinning brain network connectivity. …”
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Gut microbiome and metabolome profiling in coal workers’ pneumoconiosis: potential links to pulmonary function by Xiao Yu, Tao Xiong, Lu Yu, Gaisheng Liu, Fan Yang, Xueqin Li, Yangyang Wei, Xiaojing Wang, Shuting Wei, Yi Jiang, Xiaomei Kong, Shouan Ren, Yiwei Shi

“…This study aims to explore changes in the gut microbiome and metabolome in CWP, while also assessing the correlation between gut microbes and alterations in lung function. Fecal specimens from 43 CWP patients and 48 dust-exposed workers (DEW) were examined using 16S rRNA gene sequencing for microbiota and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry for metabolite profiling. …”
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Lipid metabolism of apoptotic vesicles accelerates cutaneous wound healing by modulating macrophage function by Yuan Qin, Xin Chen, Lili Bao, Lili Ren, Geng Dou, Jianing Lian, Shujuan Xing, Zihan Li, Feng Ding, Wen Qin, Xulin Liu, Bin Zhu, Shiyu Liu, Zuolin Jin, Xiaoshan Yang

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5′-Guanidino Xylofuranosyl Nucleosides as Novel Types of 5′-Functionalized Nucleosides with Biological Potential by Jennifer Szilagyi, Tânia Moreira, Rafael Santana Nunes, Joana Silva, Celso Alves, Alice Martins, Rebeca Alvariño, Niels V. Heise, René Csuk, Nuno M. Xavier

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Gastric juice MicroRNAs as biomarkers for functional dyspepsia: an observational case-control study by Radu A. Farcas, Teodora Surdea-Blaga, Ştefan Popa, Flaviu Rusu, Alexandra Chira, Cristina Sabo, Vlad-Ionuţ Nechita, Liviuţa Budişan, Oana Zanoaga, Ioana Berindan-Neagoe, Ioana Berindan-Neagoe, Ioana Berindan-Neagoe, Ştefan Strilciuc, Dan L. Dumitrascu

“…Background and aimsMicroRNAs (miRNAs, miRs) are stable RNA molecules that regulate gene expression and hold promise as biomarkers. Functional dyspepsia (FD), a complex gastrointestinal disorder, is characterized by motility dysfunction, visceral hypersensitivity, and gut microbiome alterations. …”
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Multimodal imaging analysis and structure-function correlation in patients exposed to pentosan polysulfate sodium by Sandra Hoyek, Eleni Konstantinou, Francesco Romano, Darren Chen, Celine Chaaya, Magdalena G. Krzystolik, Daniel Hu, Rachel Huckfeldt, Demetrios G. Vavvas, Leo A. Kim, Jason Lee, Elise De, John B. Miller, Nimesh A. Patel

“…Purpose: To study the anatomic and functional retinal changes in patients exposed to pentosan polysulfate (PPS) using multimodal imaging and mesopic microperimetry. …”
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Identification and functional characterization of prognosis-related ferroptosis-associated lncRNAs in colorectal cancer by Xiaoxu Ge, Xiaoxu Ge, Xiaoxu Ge, Xiaoxu Ge, Xiaoxu Ge, Jiasheng Xu, Jiasheng Xu, Jinjie He, Jinjie He, Jinjie He, Jinjie He, Jinjie He, Jian Wang, Jian Wang, Jian Wang, Jian Wang, Jian Wang, Yucheng Qian, Yucheng Qian, Yucheng Qian, Yucheng Qian

“…This study aims to explore the biological functions and prognostic value of differentially expressed ferroptosis-related long non-coding RNAs (DEFRlncRNAs) in CRC.MethodsWe utilized the TCGA database to identify DEFRlncRNAs associated with CRC prognosis. …”
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Expression characteristics and functional identification of PpD2 gene in peach (Prunus persica) by XIE Hefang, ZHANG Yajia, ZHANG Junjie, LIAN Xiaodong, ZHANG Haipeng, CHENG Jun, WANG Wei, HOU Nan, WANG Lei, ZHENG Xianbo, FENG Jiancan, WANG Xiaobei, TAN Bin

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Differential aridity-induced variations in ecosystem multifunctionality between Iberian Pinus and Quercus Mediterranean forests by Cristina C. Bastias, Ginés Rodríguez Castilla, Pablo Salazar Zarzosa, Aurelio Díaz Herraiz, Nuria González Herranz, Paloma Ruiz-Benito, Vidal Barrón, José Luis Quero Pérez, Rafael Villar

“…Forests deliver multiple ecosystem functions and services (i.e. multifunctionality) of great importance to society. …”
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A PSA SNP associates with cellular function and clinical outcome in men with prostate cancer by Srilakshmi Srinivasan, Thomas Kryza, Nathalie Bock, Brian W. C. Tse, Kamil A. Sokolowski, Panchadsaram Janaththani, Achala Fernando, Leire Moya, Carson Stephens, Ying Dong, Joan Röhl, Saeid Alinezhad, Ian Vela, Joanna L. Perry-Keene, Katie Buzacott, Robert Nica, The IMPACT Study, Manuela Gago-Dominguez, The PROFILE Study Steering Committee, Johanna Schleutker, Christiane Maier, Kenneth Muir, Catherine M. Tangen, Henrik Gronberg, Nora Pashayan, Demetrius Albanes, Alicja Wolk, Janet L. Stanford, Sonja I. Berndt, Lorelei A. Mucci, Stella Koutros, Olivier Cussenot, Karina Dalsgaard Sorensen, Eli Marie Grindedal, Ruth C. Travis, Christopher A. Haiman, Robert J. MacInnis, Ana Vega, Fredrik Wiklund, David E. Neal, Manolis Kogevinas, Kathryn L. Penney, Børge G. Nordestgaard, Hermann Brenner, Esther M. John, Marija Gamulin, Frank Claessens, Olle Melander, Anders Dahlin, Pär Stattin, Göran Hallmans, Christel Häggström, Robert Johansson, Elin Thysell, Ann-Charlotte Rönn, Weiqiang Li, Nigel Brown, Goce Dimeski, Benjamin Shepherd, Tokhir Dadaev, Mark N. Brook, Amanda B. Spurdle, Ulf-Håkan Stenman, Hannu Koistinen, Zsofia Kote-Jarai, Robert J. Klein, Hans Lilja, Rupert C. Ecker, Rosalind Eeles, The Practical Consortium, The Australian Prostate Cancer BioResource, Judith Clements, Jyotsna Batra

“…The SNP is associated with increased risk for aggressive disease and prostate cancer-specific mortality in three independent cohorts, highlighting its critical function in mediating metastasis. Carriers of this SNP allele have reduced serum total PSA and a higher free/total PSA ratio that could contribute to late biopsy decisions and delay in diagnosis. …”
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Parameter Estimation of Polynomial-Phase Signals by A. A. Monakov

“…A number of alternative strategies have been developed to circumvent the ML difficulties. …”
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