Influence of Bilberry Pomace Powder Addition on the Physicochemical, Functional, Rheological, and Sensory Properties of Stirred Yogurt by Ana Maria Blejan, Violeta Nour, Alexandru Radu Corbu, Georgiana Gabriela Codină

“…Hence, bilberry pomace powder might be used as an ingredient to improve the nutritional and functional value of yogurts.…”
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The disease-related biological functions of PIWI-interacting RNAs (piRNAs) and underlying molecular mechanisms by Tong Sun, Xiao Han

“…Since mammalian PIWI subfamily proteins are mainly germline specific, it was once thought that piRNAs might only function in the gonadal cells. However, evidence from the later research suggest that piRNAs are broadly expressed in many kinds of somatic cells and are involved in numerous pathological condition far beyond those have been reported in the germline. …”
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Genetic Diversity in the <i>Suppressyn</i> Gene Sequence: From Polymorphisms to Loss-of-Function Mutations by Jun Sugimoto, Danny J. Schust, Takeshi Nagamatsu, Yoshihiro Jinno, Yoshiki Kudo

“…It is also anticipated that these findings might direct the development of therapeutic strategies targeting loss-of-function mutations.…”
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The impact of insulin resistance on thyroid function and the prevalence of thyroid follicular nodular disease in pregnant women by Andrzej Nowak, Jacek Podlewski, Alicja Hubalewska-Dydejczyk, Małgorzata Trofimiuk-Müldner

“…Increased insulin concentrations might impact thyroid function and structure during gestation. …”
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Association of Serum Level of 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D Deficiency and Pulmonary Function in Healthy Individuals by Maryam Moghaddassi, Marzieh Pazoki, Ahmad Salimzadeh, Tayeb Ramim, Zahra Alipour

“…Our findings suggest correlation between higher serum levels of 25-hydroxy vitamin D and improved pulmonary function. Accordingly, supplemental vitamin D might significantly improve treatment response.…”
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The dangerous biology of pathogenic germs by Berche, Patrick

“…The convergence of biotechnologies with other disciplines, including computer science and Artificial Intelligence (AI), may make it possible to carry out dangerous genetic manipulations on pathogenic germs, as the gain-of-function experiments exacerbating virulence, as those carried out on myxoviruses and coronaviruses. …”
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Cesarean section predominantly affects right ventricular diastolic function during the early transitional period by Katsuo Tao, Yoshikazu Hara, Yasunori Ishihara, Yusei Ohshima

“…Background: Although the mode of delivery is well known to affect pulmonary function, the effects of a cesarean delivery on postnatal changes in cardiac mechanics have not been clearly defined. …”
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Performance of Colorimetric Lateral Flow Immunoassays for Renal Function Evaluation with Human Serum Cystatin C by Xushuo Zhang, Sam Fishlock, Peter Sharpe, James McLaughlin

“…With the 95% confidence interval, the Roche method might be 0.24 mg/L below the LFIAs’ results or 1.27 mg/L above the LFIAs’ results. …”
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Effect of lipid peroxidation on the allergenicity and functional properties of soybean β-conglycinin (7S) and glycinin (11S) by Liying Ye, Liangtao Lü, Xiao Lin, Kan He, Xiaoquan Yang, Zhili Wan, Lizhong Liu, Haiqian Wu, Shaojun Xing, Xuli Wu

“…A mouse model showed that oxidation reduced the IgE, IgG, and IgG1 levels, as well as reduced histamine and mMCP-1 release in serum, which might suppress the allergic reaction. In conclusion, the lipid peroxidation treatment likely causes changes to the functional properties of soybean, decreasing the potential allergenicity of 7S and 11S.…”
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Cognitive Functions in Elite and Sub-Elite Youth Soccer Players Aged 13 to 17 Years. by Barbara C H Huijgen, Sander Leemhuis, Niels M Kok, Lot Verburgh, Jaap Oosterlaan, Marije T Elferink-Gemser, Chris Visscher

“…Soccer players are required to anticipate and react continuously in a changing, relatively unpredictable situation in the field. Cognitive functions might be important to be successful in soccer. …”
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A functional data analysis approach for modelling frequency‐modulated tonal sounds in animal communication by Maria Silvia Labriola, Petra Oswine Pammer, Giulia Pedrazzi, Giancarlo Giacomini, Giovanna Jona Lasinio, Daniela Silvia Pace

“…We propose the application of a functional data analysis (FDA) approach to model extracted FM patterns, which entails the transformation of acoustic signals into continuous functions. …”
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Expression analysis and possible functional roles of semaphorin/plexin/CRMP families in mouse pancreatic islets by Mayu Kyohara, Rie Takayanagi, Takahiro Tsuno, Esther Ong Yajima, Ryota Inoue, Naoya Yamashita, Tomoko Okuyama, Kuniyuki Nishiyama, Kohichi Matsunaga, Emi Ishida, Shuichi Ito, Yasuo Terauchi, Yoshio Goshima, Jun Shirakawa

“…Abstract Semaphorins were initially identified as axon guidance molecules that were widely expressed and involved in divergent functions in various organs, including neuronal development and immunological processes. …”
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In silico identification and functional annotation of universal stress protein (USP) gene family in Chenopodium quinoa by Hajira Imran, Alvina Gul, Rehan Zafar Paracha, Rabia Amir, Faiza Munir, Muhammad Faraz Bhatti

“…Additional research, such as expression profiling, might assist in confirming the stress-specific transcriptional regulation of these genes. …”
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Regional quantification of metabolic liver function using hyperpolarized [1-13C] pyruvate MRI by Uffe Kjaergaard, Andrea Lund, Mohsen Redda, Mattias Hedegaard Kristensen, Malene Aastrup, Nikolaj Bøgh, Kim Sivesgaard, Michael A. Ohliger, Daniel B. Vigneron, Lotte Bonde Bertelsen, Aage Kristian Olsen Alstrup, Esben Søvsø Szocska Hansen, Frank Viborg Mortensen, Christoffer Laustsen

“…However, liver volume does not always correlate with function. We suggest that metabolism might be a better surrogate for function than volume. …”
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Effect of Ultrasound-assisted pH Shift on Tartary Buckwheat Protein Structure and Functional Properties by YU Xin, CHENG Zhe, LIU Rui-shan, DONG Ji-lin, LI Yun-long, SHEN Rui-ling

“…This study investigates the effects of pH shift combined with ultrasound treatment on the structure and functional properties of tartary buckwheat protein. …”
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Antioxidant Function of rHBP2, a Heme-Binding Protein from Red Rice by HUANG Hui, WANG Haiyang, ZHANG Caiyun, LI Zhizuo, AN Jianhui, ZENG Zhi, LU Yanke, FANG Qing

“…Objective: To investigate the antioxidant function of the prokaryotic expression product of the heme-binding protein (HBP) gene, rHBP2, cloned from red rice. …”
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Association of Serum PSP/REG Iα with Renal Function in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by Huimin Zhu, Xiangyun Zhu, Hao Lin, Dechen Liu, Yu Dai, Xianghui Su, Ling Li

“…The purpose of this study was to detect the relationship between PSP/REG Iα and renal function in subjects with and without type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). …”
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Functional assessment in acute coronary syndrome: a systematic review of acute versus staged interventions by Federico Vergni, Silvia Buscarini, Leonardo Ciurlanti, Filippo Luca Gurgoglione, Francesco Pellone, Mario Luzi

“…ABSTRACT Introduction and objectives: Several tools have been implemented to assess the functional significance of coronary lesions. Their reliability in the management of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) might be affected by alterations in the acute phase that go beyond the affected area. …”
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Potential Alterations of Functional Connectivity Analysis in the Patients with Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome by Shengyang Ge, Qingfeng Hu, Yijun Guo, Ke Xu, Guowei Xia, Chuanyu Sun

“…These alterations might play a crucial role in the pathogenesis and development of CP/CPPS.…”
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N-Acetyl-L-cysteine Protects the Enterocyte against Oxidative Damage by Modulation of Mitochondrial Function by Hao Xiao, Miaomiao Wu, Fangyuan Shao, Guiping Guan, Bo Huang, Bie Tan, Yulong Yin

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