Protecting kidney function: from mechanisms to therapeutic targets and traditional Chinese medicine by Yilin Meng, Lu Sui, Ligeer Che, Zihang Jin, Yutong Ma, Li Sun

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Functional MAOB Gene Intron 13 Polymorphism Predicts Dyskinesia in Parkinson’s Disease by Matthias Löhle, Graziella Mangone, Wiebke Hermann, Denise Hausbrand, Martin Wolz, Julia Mende, Heinz Reichmann, Andreas Hermann, Jean-Christophe Corvol, Alexander Storch

“…If confirmed, individual assessment of this polymorphism might be helpful for early risk stratification and could comprise a step towards patient-tailored therapeutic strategies to prevent or delay motor complications in the course of PD.…”
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Blocking AGE-RAGE Signaling Improved Functional Disorders of Macrophages in Diabetic Wound by Qi Wang, Guanya Zhu, Xiaozan Cao, Jiaoyun Dong, Fei Song, Yiwen Niu

“…Therefore, we investigated whether RAGE-expressing macrophages might be responsible for impaired wound healing on diabetes. …”
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Functional Role of Internal and External Visual Imagery: Preliminary Evidences from Pilates by Simone Montuori, Giuseppe Curcio, Pierpaolo Sorrentino, Lidia Belloni, Giuseppe Sorrentino, Francesca Foti, Laura Mandolesi

“…The present study investigates whether a functional difference between the visualization of a sequence of movements in the perspective of the first- (internal VMI-I) or third- (external VMI-E) person exists, which might be relevant to promote learning. …”
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A multi-functional imaging approach to high-content protein interaction screening. by Daniel R Matthews, Gilbert O Fruhwirth, Gregory Weitsman, Leo M Carlin, Enyinnaya Ofo, Melanie Keppler, Paul R Barber, Iain D C Tullis, Borivoj Vojnovic, Tony Ng, Simon M Ameer-Beg

“…Functional imaging can provide a level of quantification that is not possible in what might be termed traditional high-content screening. …”
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Research on Influences of Transient High IOP during LASIK on Retinal Functions and Ultrastructure by Haixia Zhao, Yude Ai, Chunmei Niu, Wenying Guan, Xiaoling Li, Liru Qin

“…The transient high IOP during LASIK might have influence on retinal function and ultrastructure, but these changes were reversible.…”
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Glucose homeostasis and cognitive functions in schizophrenia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Alexander Kancsev, Eszter Éva Virág-Tulassay, Marie Anne Engh, Szilvia Kiss-Dala, András Attila Horváth, Péter Hegyi, Szabolcs Kéri

“…Our findings suggest that glucose metabolism dysregulations might worsen cognitive dysfunctions in schizophrenia. …”
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Groove in drum patterns as a function of both rhythmic properties and listeners' attitudes. by Olivier Senn, Lorenz Kilchenmann, Toni Bechtold, Florian Hoesl

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Neonatal and maternal dietary interventions driving microbiota and functionality in piglet gut compartments by Dirkjan Schokker, Mariëlle H. van den Esker, Alex Bossers, Janneke G. Allaart, Hubèrt van Hees, Astrid de Greeff, Johanna M. J. Rebel

“…Abstract Feed additives aiming to improve gastrointestinal health are frequently supplied to piglets after weaning (d28) but might be more effective when administered before weaning. …”
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Effect of Exogenous Alpha-B Crystallin on the Structures and Functions of Trabecular Meshwork Cells by Hui Xu, Li Zhu, Yu Wang, Yongzhen Bao

“…All of the changes in structures and functions first observed in the TM cells after exposure to CRYAB resembled alterations seen in primary open-angle glaucoma, suggesting that CRYAB might be related to the pathogenesis of secondary open-angle glaucoma after congenital cataract surgery.…”
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Chemokines: structure, receptors and functions. A new target for inflammation and asthma therapy? by F. A. A. van Acker, H-P. Voss, H. Timmerman

“…Chemokines are structurally and functionally related 8–10 kDa peptides that are the products of distinct genes clustered on human chromosomes 4 and 17 and can be found at sites of inflammation. …”
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Licence to Simulate: When Agent-Based Models Are More Fiction than Function by Francesco Moroni, Mosè Gallo, Giovanni Romagnoli, Francesco Zammori

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Tapping natures rhythm: the role of season in mitochondrial function and genetics in the UK biobank by Anastasios Papadam, Mihail Mihov, Adriana Koller, Hansi Weissensteiner, Klaus Stark, Felix Grassmann

“…The number of mitochondria in each cell is a marker for mitochondrial function, which generally declines with increasing age. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Acotiamide for the Treatment of Functional Dyspepsia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Guoguang Xiao, Xiaoping Xie, Juan Fan, Jianjun Deng, Shan Tan, Yu Zhu, Qin Guo, Chaomin Wan

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Neuroticism is related to functional outcomes after surgically treated proximal humerus fractures by Denise E. de Gruijter, MD, Leanne S. Blaas, MD, Kelly van Winden, BSc, Rosa E. Boeschoten, MSc, PhD, Susan van Dieren, MSc, PhD, Michel P.J. van den Bekerom, MD, PhD, Robert Jan Derksen, MD, PhD, MSc

“…As such, it follows that the level of neuroticism in a patient might be especially important. This study aims to examine the correlation between neuroticism levels and functional outcomes following surgically treated PHFs. …”
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Resting-state functional connectivity changes following audio-tactile speech training by Katarzyna Cieśla, Katarzyna Cieśla, Katarzyna Cieśla, Tomasz Wolak, Amir Amedi, Amir Amedi

“…In this study, we used resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rsfMRI) to measure spontaneous low-frequency oscillations in the brain while at rest to assess training-induced changes in functional connectivity. …”
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THE ADVANTAGES OF THE DISTRIBUTION FUNCTION AS A METHOD OF GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION OF THE ECONOMIC STRUCTURE OF SOCIETY by V. A. Kapitanov, A. A. Ivanova, A. Yu. Maksimova

“…The aim of the paper is to compare three different methods of graphical representation of the inequality: using frequency polygons, Lorentz curves and distribution functions. It is shown that for the representation of real (i.e. incomplete) data, the last is most appropriate. …”
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Procoagulatory State in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Is Promoted by Impaired Intestinal Barrier Function by Luca Pastorelli, Elena Dozio, Laura Francesca Pisani, Massimo Boscolo-Anzoletti, Elena Vianello, Nadia Munizio, Luisa Spina, Gian Eugenio Tontini, Flora Peyvandi, Massimiliano Marco Corsi Romanelli, Maurizio Vecchi

“…It has been shown that IBD patients display defective intestinal barrier functions. Thus, pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) coming from the intestinal bacterial burden might reach systemic circulation and activate innate immunity receptors on endothelial cells and platelets, promoting a procoagulative state. …”
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Physical and Functional Properties of Sweet Potato Flour: Influence of Variety and Drying Method by Nelson Pereira, Ana Cristina Ramos, Marco Alves, Vítor D. Alves, Margarida Moldão, Marta Abreu

“…These results underscore the importance of selecting the appropriate drying method and variety to optimise SP flour functionality for targeted food applications. Freeze-dried flours might suit aerated/oil-retentive products, while hot-air-dried flours could be ideal for moisture-sensitive formulations.…”
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Late-stage functionalization of anticancer agent Daniquidone and the in vitro anticancer activities of the derivatives by Geshuyi Chen, Yechun Zeng, Xin Chen, Zhe Chang, Pei Yuan, Haijia Chen, Yongxiu Yang, Xiaolei Liang, Kun Yue, Depeng Zhao

“…Nitrogen heterocycles play an important role in drugs and natural products. C-H late-stage functionalization (LSF) of N-heterocycles might provide a direct route to construct diversified analogues with potential pharmaceutical activities. …”
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