Cloning, structural and function analysis of MiMYB44L gene in kernels of Macadamia integrifolia by XU Peng, TAN Qiujin, SONG Haiyun, ZHENG Shufang, YANG Xiaozhou, HUAN Xiuju, ZHANG Tao, ZHOU Chunheng, WEI Yuanrong, WANG Wenlin*

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The Long-Term Effects of Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses on the Ocular Surface and Tear Function Tests by Yelda Yıldız Taşcı, Canan Gürdal, Özge Saraç, Şenay Aşık Nacaroğlu

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Non-invasive bioluminescence imaging of β-cell function in obese-hyperglycemic [ob/ob] mice. by Manishkumar Patel, Alexa Gleason, Stacey O'Malley, Brett Connolly, Donna Suresch, John Virostko, Neil Phillips, Shu-An Lin, Tsing-Bau Chen, Michael Klimas, Richard J Hargreaves, Cyrille Sur, David L Williams, Alvin C Powers, Bohumil Bednar

“…The ob/ob(lep-/-) mouse has been extensively studied as an animal model of type 2 diabetes. Previous studies have shown a correlation between β-cell function and bioluminescent imaging in lean genetically engineered mice. …”
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Cognitive functions in patients with stenotic lesions of the great arteries of the head before and after carotid endartectomy by O. V. Gavrilova, L. V. Stakhovskaya, S. B. Buklina, D. Yu. Usachev, V. A. Lukshin, A. Yu. Belyaev, V. V. Akhmetov, V. I. Skvortsova

“…Objective: to study higher mental functions (HMF) in patients with stenotic lesion of the brachiocephalic arteries (BCA) before and after carotid endarterectomy (CE). …”
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A DFT investigation of the adsorption mechanism of paclitaxel on functionalized graphene oxide for enhanced drug delivery by Bader Huwaimel, Saad Alqarni

“…This study investigates the adsorption mechanisms of PTX on various functionalized rGO surfaces, utilizing computational methods such as Density Functional Theory and Molecular Dynamics simulations. …”
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Dual function of Desmidorchis retrospiciens-derived gold nanoparticles as antibacterial and osteoinductive agent for treating osteomyelitis by Basem M. Abdallah, Basem M. Abdallah, Peramaiyan Rajendran, Peramaiyan Rajendran, Enas M. Ali, Enas M. Ali

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Definitive fixation of open tibial fractures using the Ilizarov ring fixator: an analysis of functional outcomes by Radhakrishnan Ezhilmaran, Ezhilmaran Duraisamy

“…In 10 patients we had pin site infections. The functional outcome was studied using Tucker’s Criteria according to which 5 patients (20 %) had excellent outcomes, 9 patients (33 %) had good outcomes, 8 patients (29 %) had fair outcomes and 3 (16 %) had poor outcomes. …”

Preclinical characterisation of changes in cardiac function and circulating biomarkers following differential irradiation of thoracic volumes by Refik Kuburas, Mihaela Ghita-Pettigrew, Gerard M. Walls, Brianna N. Kerr, Kathryn H. Brown, Cecilia Facchi, Alan McWilliam, Marcel van Herk, Kaye J. Williams, Karl T. Butterworth

“…Preclinical studies in rat models have provided evidence indicating consequential effects of lung radiation on the heart through vascular remodelling which leads to pulmonary arterial hypertension. …”
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Effects of Spray-Drying Conditions on the Functional and Physicochemical Properties of Young Barley Grass Juice Powders by Alicja Barańska-Dołomisiewicz, Joanna Żubernik, Katarzyna Samborska, Aleksandra Jedlińska, Dorota Witrowa-Rajchert

“…Young barley leaves have been proven to distinguish themselves as highly potent in antioxidant activity, resulting from a high content of bioactive compounds. …”
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The relationship between serum irisin levels and renal function in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus by Robab Beigom Aboutorabi, Golrokh Hariri, Zahra Mazloum Khorasani, Hassan Mehrad-Majd

“…Background: Irisin, a myokine implicated in metabolic hemostasis, have been investigated in relation to type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), yet findings on its serum levels and association with diabetic complications such as nephropathy remain inconsistent. …”
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Association of Sleep Lack with Blood Pressure and Kidney Functions among Young People in Erbil City by Ali Z. Omar, Ismail M. Maulood, Kareem K. Hamad, Hero N. Ali, Shayma B. Bapir, Almas M. R. Mahmud

“…Hence, the present study carried out from December 2018 to January 2019, intended to investigate the association between sleep lack with a circulation system and kidney functions among both genders of students (12 females plus 25 males) who have 18–23 years age and attending Salahaddin University-Erbil. …”
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Critical structural and functional roles for the N-terminal insertion sequence in surfactant protein B analogs. by Frans J Walther, Alan J Waring, Jose M Hernandez-Juviel, Larry M Gordon, Zhengdong Wang, Chun-Ling Jung, Piotr Ruchala, Andrew P Clark, Wesley M Smith, Shantanu Sharma, Robert H Notter

“…<h4>Background</h4>Surfactant protein B (SP-B; 79 residues) belongs to the saposin protein superfamily, and plays functional roles in lung surfactant. The disulfide cross-linked, N- and C-terminal domains of SP-B have been theoretically predicted to fold as charged, amphipathic helices, suggesting their participation in surfactant activities. …”
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Evaluation of the Effects of Agro Pesticides Use on Liver and Kidney Function in Farmers from Buea, Cameroon by Faustin Pascal Tsagué Manfo, Sharon Asukia Mboe, Edouard Akono Nantia, Ferdinand Ngoula, Phélix Bruno Telefo, Paul Fewou Moundipa, Fidelis Cho-Ngwa

“…Pesticides exposure resulted in alterations of the liver function hence the increased serum alanine aminotransferase activity. …”
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Shared neural signatures in Functional Neurological Disorder and Chronic Pain: a multimodal narrative review by Rajiv Mohanraj, Manoj Sivan, Kajal Patel, Abhijit Das, Siddarth Kannan, Daniela Di Basilio, Antonia Kirkby, Anthony Jones

“…Although standard neuroimaging and electrophysiological tests typically show normal results in both FND and primary pain disorders, recent advancements in neuroimaging techniques have begun identifying neural biomarkers common to both conditions, though these findings remain preliminary and require further exploration.Method We performed a detailed literature review of studies investigating neural activity in FND and chronic pain using electroencephalogram, magneto-encephalography, functional MRI, positron emission tomography and single photon emission computed tomography. …”
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I Got Rhythm and Executive Function, Memory, and More: The Automated Test of Embodied Cognition (ATEC) by Morris D. Bell, Yarani Gonzalez, Andrea J. Weinstein, David Ciosek, Yan Wang, Gihyun Yoon

“…At-risk participants were also administered standard measures of executive functioning (EF), verbal list-learning, story memory, visual memory, and pre-morbid IQ. …”
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A Reinforcement Learning Approach Combined With Scope Loss Function for Crime Prediction on Twitter (X) by Liu Yang, Jiang Guofan, Zhang Yixin, Wei Qianze, Zhang Jian, Roohallah Alizadehsani, Pawel Plawiak

“…Online social networks, especially Twitter (X), have become focal points for illicit activities, providing unique criminal investigation opportunities. …”
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Edible Plant-Derived Xanthones as Functional Food Components for Metabolic Syndrome Mitigation: Bioactivities and Mechanisms by Dilireba Shataer, Shaohua Chen, Yaodan Wu, Fen Liu, Haipeng Liu, Jing Lu, Bailin Li, Liyun Zhao, Sheng-Xiang Qiu, Aikebaier Jumai

“…Metabolic syndrome has emerged as a significant global public health concern worldwide, characterized by a cluster of interrelated risk factors such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia, and abdominal obesity. In recent years, functional foods containing bioactive phytochemicals have attracted considerable scientific interest as potential therapeutic approaches for metabolic syndrome management. …”
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Treatment with trypLE before freezing improves thawing integrity and functionality of sheep ovarian tissue by Alicia Marco, Marta Gargallo, Jesús Ciriza, María Royo-Cañas, Alejandro Ibáñez-Deler, Ana Rosa Remacha, María Fons-Contreras, Clara Malo

“…Despite historical attempts, recent advances in cancer treatment have underscored the urgent need for more effective and reliable ovarian tissue cryopreservation methods. …”
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Functional Recovery in Chronic Stage of Spinal Cord Injury by Neurorestorative Approach: A Case Report by Alok Sharma, Hemangi Sane, Dipti Khopkar, Nandini Gokulchandran, V. C. Jacob, Joji Joseph, Prerna Badhe

“…Here we report a case of 6-year-old girl with traumatic SCI at the level of C7-D1 4 years back, who underwent 2 doses of cell transplantation with autologous BMMNCs with an interval of 6 months along with standard rehabilitation. The patient did not have any major or minor side effects. The patient showed clinical improvements throughout the 6 months after transplantation, which was assessed using Functional Independence Measure (before: 82, after: 101 out of 126). …”
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The Effect of Accessory Pathway Location on Cardiac Function in Adult Patients with Wolff–Parkinson–White Syndrome by Ying Zhang, Mei Xin, Tongbao Liu, Shangming Song, Wenxin Wang, Jun Li, Bo Xu, Xiaoyang Hou, Bo Dong

“…The relationship between ventricular pre-excitation and left ventricular dysfunction has been described in the absence of sustained supraventricular tachycardia in a series of case reports. However, there have been no systematic studies about the effect of ventricular pre-excitation on cardiac function in adult patients with different accessory pathway locations. …”
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