PREDICTION BACKUP TESTICULAR FUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH NONOBSTRUCTIVE AZOOSPERMIA by N. G. Kul’chenko, A. A. Kostin, Yu. V. Samsonov, G. A. Demyashkin, D. V. Moskvichev

“…To improve the diagnosis of male infertility.Materials and methods. We have examined 26 men with non-obstructive azoospermia (according to semen). …”
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A modified method for assessing sexual function in men by M. I. Yagubov, I. Yu. Kan, N. V. Dobaeva, I. R. Ayriyants

“…Disorders of sexual function often have comorbid associations with various somatic and mental illnesses, which determines the need for a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach to their diagnosis. …”
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Selenium and Selenoproteins: Mechanisms, Health Functions, and Emerging Applications by Shahidin, Yan Wang, Yilong Wu, Taixia Chen, Xiaoyun Wu, Wenjuan Yuan, Qiangqiang Zhu, Xuanjun Wang, Chengting Zi

“…Selenium (Se) is an essential trace element crucial for human health that primarily functions as an immunonutrient. It is incorporated into polypeptides such as selenocysteine (SeC) and selenomethionine (SeMet), two key amino acids involved in various biochemical processes. …”
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A bibliometric review of functional ingredients and their efficacy in developing functional biscuits [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] by Kshama Vishwakarma, Varalakshmi Chandra Sekaran, Vidya Patwardhan, Asha Kamath

“…Introduction Numerous studies have concluded that the functional ingredients benefit human health. …”
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Domain‐Specific and Domain‐General Functional Brain Alterations in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Task‐Based and Functional Connectivity Meta‐Analysis by Valentino Marcel Tahamata, Yang‐Teng Fan, Li Wei, Yen‐Nung Lin, Roger Marcelo Martinez, Kah Kheng Goh, Yu‐Chun Chen, Chenyi Chen

“…ABSTRACT Introduction Patients with Type 2 diabetes experience cognitive and affective deficits linked to widespread functional brain alterations. However, previous meta‐analyses of functional neuroimaging have primarily focused on the resting‐state studies. …”
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Succinate Regulates Endothelial Mitochondrial Function and Barrier Integrity by Reham Atallah, Juergen Gindlhuber, Wolfgang Platzer, Rishi Rajesh, Akos Heinemann

“…Nevertheless, how endothelial cell function and phenotype are altered by elevated intracellular succinate has not been addressed yet. …”
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The biological function of integrin-linked kinase on bone formation by Yu-ling Liu, Yue-ming Mei, Jing-qiong Xun, Zhuo-yue Lv, Qian He, Zhou-bo-ran Liu, Lin Li, Fen Xie, Ru-chun Dai

“…Bone remodeling process is the basis for maintaining normal bone microstructure and promoting fracture repair. Recent studies have proven that integrins can promote bone formation and fracture repair. …”
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Exposure to microplastics during pregnancy and fetal liver function by Chuanzhuo Wang, Hua Chang, Huan Wang, Hui Li, Silu Ding, Fang Ren

“…Emerging evidence suggests that in-utero exposure to microplastics (MPs) may have physiological consequences for fetal development, yet human data remain limited. …”
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Proteins from Microalgae: Nutritional, Functional and Bioactive Properties by Juan Pablo García-Encinas, Saul Ruiz-Cruz, Jousé Juárez, José de Jesús Ornelas-Paz, Carmen Lizette Del Toro-Sánchez, Enrique Márquez-Ríos

“…Microalgae have emerged as a sustainable and efficient source of protein, offering a promising alternative to conventional animal and plant-based proteins. …”
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Functionalization of graphene oxide as a way to increase biocompatibility by К. N. Semenov, S. V. Ageev, G. О. Iurev, О. Е. Molchanov, D. N. Maistrenko, Е. V. Sambuk, А. М. Rumyantsev, I. V. Murin, V. V. Sharoyko

“…Due to the wide variety of functional groups and the possibility of chemical modification of graphene oxide, the creation of composite materials for biomedical use is promising. …”
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Dynamic change in maternal cardiac function during pregnancy by Xiu-Juan Wang, Ling-Ling Chen, Ming-Huan Hong, Ling-Yun Kong, Wei Xiang, Li Fu, Xiao-Wei Li, Fang Liu

“…Left ventricular (LV) global longitudinal strain (GLS) and P-wave to A' duration on tissue Doppler imaging (PA-TDI) have been shown to be able to detect subtle cardiac dysfunction.MethodsThe present study was a prospective cross-sectional study. …”
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Reduction of Glucocorticoid Receptor Function in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by Megan Lynn, Laura Maclachlan, Andreas Finkelmeyer, James Clark, James Locke, Stephen Todryk, Wan-Fai Ng, Julia L. Newton, Stuart Watson

“…Glucocorticoid receptor (GR) function may have aetiopathogenic significance in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), via its essential role in mediating inflammatory responses as well as in hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis regulation. …”
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Benefits of Patisiran on Functional Capacity in ATTR Cardiac Amyloidosis by John L. Berk, MD, Olivier Lairez, MD, PhD, Pedro Schwartzmann, MD, PhD, Shaun Bender, PhD, Matthew T. White, PhD, Patrick Y. Jay, MD, PhD, David Danese, MBA, Ronald Witteles, MD

“…The meaningful preservation of functional capacity and quality of life are important priorities. …”
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Identification of a Novel Antibacterial Function of Mammalian Calreticulin by Yichao Ma, Jiachen Liu, Xinming Qin, Xiaojing Cui, Qian Yang

“…Beyond its well-established roles in calcium homeostasis, protein folding, and immune regulation, recent studies in aquatic species have suggested a previously unrecognized antimicrobial function of calreticulin. …”
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Loss of Cochlin drives impairments in tendon structure and function by Emmanuela Adjei-Sowah, Elsa Lecaj, Neeta Adhikari, Clara Sensini, Anne E.C. Nichols, Mark R. Buckley, Alayna E. Loiselle

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Prefixes of attitude in the class-changing function in the English language by Pantić Irena M.

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Evaluation of ovarian functions in girls treated for hematological malignancy by Şule Çalışkan Kamış, Begül Yağcı, Ayşe Selcan Koç, Metin Çil

“…These treatments, however, may have long-term effects on ovarian function and fertility in female survivors. …”
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Cardiopulmonary function in adolescent patients with pectus excavatum or carinatum by Anne Tabard-Fougère, Maurice Beghetti, Salim Ramadan, Jim Wilde, Seema Toso, Jean-Paul Vallée, Regula Corbelli, Constance Barazzone-Argiroffo, Pierre Lascombes, Isabelle Ruchonnet-Métrailler

“…Background Pectus excavatum (PE) and pectus carinatum (PC) have generally been considered an aesthetic issue, although there is growing evidence of associated cardiopulmonary function (CPF) impairment, especially in PE patients. …”
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Functional properties of dietary quercetin in cardiovascular health and disease by Kuo Xu, Liqun Qu, Hui Li, Xia Ren, Ning Yan, Xianjun Fu

“…Numerous investigations conducted on animal and human subjects at different phases of cardiac illness have consistently shown that the administration of quercetin substances improves cardiac function, suggesting the potential efficacy of quercetin in the management of heart disease. …”
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Amygdala subregional functional connectivity in treatment-resistant depression by Sheryl L. Foster, Ramon Landin-Romero, Sarah Lewis, Ana Rita Barreiros, Sophie Matis, Anthony Harris, Mayuresh S. Korgaonkar

“…Background: Treatment resistance impacts almost 50 % of depression patients, with amygdala dysfunction being widely implicated. fMRI studies have typically focussed on identifying whole rather than individual subregional amygdala functional connectivity but this approach, together with cohort heterogeneity, is likely contributing to inconsistent results. …”
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