Functional geometry of the left ventricle in dilated cardiomyopathy before and after resynchronization therapy by T. V. Chumarnaya, O. E. Solovyova, Yu. S. Alueva, S. P. Mikhailov, O. V. Ostern, V. V. Kochmasheva, O. V. Sopov, A. Sh. Revishvili, V. S. Markhasin

“…Changes of sphericity index betweenend diastole and end systole <3,5% selects patients with the highestprognostic significance comparing with other parameters.Conclusion. Disorders of functional geometry of the LV, particularly anincrease of non-homogeneity and asynchronicity parameters of theregional motion of the wall, decrease of dynamical changes of LVsphericity indexes, might influence contractility and pumping function ofthe heart, and have diagnostic significance in selection of patientsresponding to CRT.…”
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WBP1 regulates mitochondrial function and ferroptosis to modulate chemoresistance in colorectal cancer by Yang Wang, Dachuan Qi, Guijie Ge, Ning Cao, Xiangdong Liu, Na Zhu, Feng Li, Xiang Huang, Kui Yu, Jinzhou Zheng, Daoheng Wang, Wenyan Yao, Lili Chen, Ziyang Dong

“…Recent findings indicate that ferroptosis, an innovative type of regulated cell death, might influence chemoresistance. In this research, we explored how WW domain-binding protein 1 (WBP1) affects mitochondrial function, cell growth, ferroptosis, and chemoresistance in CRC cells. …”
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Biogeography and ecological functions of underestimated CPR and DPANN in acid mine drainage sediments by Sheng-Xuan Peng, Shao-Ming Gao, Zhi-Liang Lin, Zhen-Hao Luo, Si-Yu Zhang, Wen-Sheng Shu, Fangang Meng, Li-Nan Huang

“…Our comprehensive analyses have allowed first insights into the biogeographic patterns and functional differentiation of these major enigmatic prokaryotic groups in the AMD model system.…”
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Interplay of anxiety, depression, vascular function, and biomarkers in post-myocardial infarction patients by Jan Kafol, Jan Kafol, Borut Jug, Borut Jug, Mojca Božič Mijovski, Mojca Božič Mijovski, Jure Tršan, Daniel Košuta, Daniel Košuta, Marko Novaković, Marko Novaković

“…Depression and anxiety are common in CAD patients and negatively affect quality of life, physical functioning, and adherence to cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs. …”
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Association of A1AT With Poor Functional Outcome in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke by Paula García‐Rodríguez, Marcel Lamana‐Vallverdú, Daisy R. Guamán‐Pilco, Anna Penalba, Laura Ramiro, Alba Simats, Júlia Faura, Alejandro Bustamante, Noelia Díaz‐Troyano, Joan Montaner

“…Nevertheless, A1AT is potentially involved in stroke outcomes and might be explored as a potential therapeutic target.…”
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Impairment of kidney function and kidney cancer: A bidirectional Mendelian randomization study by Yifei Lin, Yong Yang, Tingting Fu, Ling Lin, Xingming Zhang, Qiong Guo, Zhenglong Chen, Banghua Liao, Jin Huang

“…Conclusions Our study suggested a potential causal effect of damaged kidney function on kidney cancer. EGFRcrea and UACR might be causally associated with kidney cancer, especially when patients were comorbid with obesity or diabetes. …”
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Functionalized Silver Nanoparticles as Multifunctional Agents Against Gut Microbiota Imbalance and Inflammation by Mihaela Stoyanova, Vera Gledacheva, Miglena Milusheva, Mina Todorova, Nikoleta Kircheva, Silvia Angelova, Iliyana Stefanova, Mina Pencheva, Yulian Tumbarski, Bela Vasileva, Kamelia Hristova-Panusheva, Zlatina Gospodinova, Natalia Krasteva, George Miloshev, Milena Georgieva, Stoyanka Nikolova

“…Based on the results, drug-loaded AgNPs might be a promising antimicrobial agent, maintaining the MA’s potential as a spasmolytic and anti-inflammatory agent. …”
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NADPH Oxidase 4: Crucial for Endothelial Function under Hypoxia—Complementing Prostacyclin by Heike Brendel, Jennifer Mittag, Anja Hofmann, Helene Hempel, Sindy Giebe, Patrick Diaba-Nuhoho, Steffen Wolk, Christian Reeps, Henning Morawietz, Coy Brunssen

“…On a functional level, Mulvany myograph experiments were performed. …”
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Influence of insulin sensitivity on food cue evoked functional brain connectivity in children by Lorenzo Semeia, Ralf Veit, Sixiu Zhao, Shan Luo, Brendan Angelo, Andreas L. Birkenfeld, Hubert Preissl, Anny H. Xiang, Stephanie Kullmann, Kathleen A. Page

“…Brain responses were measured using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) before and after glucose ingestion. …”
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Microbiome-producing SCFAs are associated with preterm birth via trophoblast function modulation by Lulu Meng, Meng Meng, Ruonan Zhang, Ayinisa Wubulikasimu, Hao Peng, Lu Zhang, Xinwen Chang, Guihai Ai, Gang Zou, Qizhi He, Kai Wang, Ming Liu, Tao Duan

“…The cervicovaginal microbiota and its active metabolites, such as short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), might be effectively used to predict and diagnose PTB. …”
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Model organisms for investigating the functional involvement of NRF2 in non-communicable diseases by Ana I. Rojo, Brigitta Buttari, Susana Cadenas, Ana Rita Carlos, Antonio Cuadrado, Ana Sofia Falcão, Manuela G. López, Milen I. Georgiev, Anna Grochot-Przeczek, Sentiljana Gumeni, José Jimenez-Villegas, Jarosław Olav Horbanczuk, Ozlen Konu, Isabel Lastres-Becker, Anna-Liisa Levonen, Viktorija Maksimova, Charalambos Michaeloudes, Liliya V. Mihaylova, Michel Edwar Mickael, Irina Milisav, Biljana Miova, Patricia Rada, Marlene Santos, Miguel C. Seabra, Dubravka Svob Strac, Sandra Tenreiro, Ioannis P. Trougakos, Albena T. Dinkova-Kostova

“…Thus, it is possible that a single pharmacological NRF2 modulator might mitigate the effect of the main hallmarks of NCDs, including oxidative, proteostatic, inflammatory and/or metabolic stress. …”
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Micro-firms’ productivity growth in Poland before and during COVID-19: Do industry and region matter? by Emilia Gosińska, Mariusz Górajski, Magdalena Ulrichs

“…Research Design & Methods: We applied control function methods to estimate the production function for two-digit NACE Rev. 2 divisions and determine individual enterprises’ TFP. …”
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Le sceau d’Agamemnon by Nicolas Siron

“…Such a reconstruction balances the archaeological seals, whose images alone are known, and the attic vases, which very rarely represent seals and amulets and never the iconography they might display.…”
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Different presentation of autoimmune hepatitis in children: Case series by Qudsiya Ansari, Vishal Sawant, Alpana Santosh Kondekar

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The liver protective role of hawthorn (Crataegus sp.) in hypertriglycerdimic induced rats by Goran Qader Othman, Zjwan M ohammad Ismail Housein, Twana Ahmed Mustafa

“…The level of triglyceride (TG) total cholesterol and liver function enzymes Including alkaline phosphatase (ALP), serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT) and serum glutamic-pyruvic transaminase (SGPT) were measured. …”
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Association between Purpureocillium, amino acid metabolism and cognitive function in drug-naïve, first-episode schizophrenia by Xiuxia Yuan, Xue Li, Lijuan Pang, Yulin Kang, Gangrui Hei, Xiaoyun Zhang, Peifen Zhang, Xiaoduo Fan, Xueqin Song

“…Abstract Background Cognitive impairments in patients with schizophrenia (SCZ) is associated with poor social functioning and long-term prognosis. Our previous work suggests that some key fungal markers including Purpureocillium, are linked to SCZ. …”
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Correlation between proprioception, functionality, patient-reported knee condition and joint acoustic emissions. by Liudmila Khokhlova, Dimitrios Sokratis Komaris, Brendan O'Flynn, Salvatore Tedesco

“…Additionally, different ICCs might be expected for alternative signal parameters and proprioception assessment methods. …”
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TMT-Opsins differentially modulate medaka brain function in a context-dependent manner. by Bruno M Fontinha, Theresa Zekoll, Mariam Al-Rawi, Miguel Gallach, Florian Reithofer, Alison J Barker, Maximilian Hofbauer, Ruth M Fischer, Arndt von Haeseler, Herwig Baier, Kristin Tessmar-Raible

“…Many of these opsins have been shown to function as light receptors. This raises the question of whether this large number might mainly reflect functional redundancy or rather maximally enables teleosts to optimally use the complex light information present under water. …”
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Evaluation of nutritional and functional characteristics of noodles formulated with chickpea flour and moringa leaf powder by Tanjum Kabir Khuku, Sanaullah Mazumdar, Borhan Uddin, Md. Syduzzaman

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Cerebrospinal fluid from patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis inhibits sonic hedgehog function. by Anna Drannik, Joan Martin, Randy Peterson, Xiaoxing Ma, Fan Jiang, John Turnbull

“…Evidence indicates that Shh might play an important role in ALS, and that Shh signaling might be also adversely affected in ALS. …”
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