Developing a New Two-Step Protocol to Generate Functional Hepatocytes from Wharton’s Jelly-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells under Hypoxic Condition by Patcharee Prasajak, Wilairat Leeanansaksiri

“…The achievement of hepatogenic differentiation was confirmed by the characterization of both phenotypes and functions. More than 80% MSCs-derived hepatocyte-like cells (MSCDHCs) achieved functional hepatocytes including hepatic marker expressions both at gene and protein levels, glycogen storage, low-density lipoprotein uptake, urea production, and albumin secretion. …”
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BPFun: a deep learning framework for bioactive peptide function prediction using multi-label strategy by transformer-driven and sequence rich intrinsic information by Lun Zhu, Hao Sun, Sen Yang

“…Abstract Bioactive peptides are beneficial or have physiological effects on the life activities of biological organisms. The functions of bioactive peptides are diverse, usually with one or more, so accurately detecting the multiple functions of multi-functional peptides is extremely important. …”
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A multi-modal dataset of electroencephalography and functional near-infrared spectroscopy recordings for motor imagery of multi-types of joints from unilateral upper limb by Weibo Yi, Jiaming Chen, Dan Wang, Xinkang Hu, Meng Xu, Fangda Li, Shuhan Wu, Jin Qian

“…Movement imagination of multi-types of joints from the same limb allows the development of more accurate and intuitive BCI systems. In this work, we reported an open dataset including EEG and functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) recordings from 18 subjects performing eight MI tasks from four types of joints including hand open/close, wrist flexion/extension, wrist abduction/adduction, elbow pronation/supination, elbow flexion/extension, shoulder pronation/supination, shoulder abduction/adduction, and shoulder flexion/extension, resulting in a total of 5760 trials. …”
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Immediate Return to Ambulation and Improved Functional Capacity for Rehabilitation in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome following Early Implantation of a Spinal Cord Stimulation Syste... by Brandon Jesse Goff, Jeremy Wingseng Naber, John Patrick McCallin, Edward Michael Lopez, Kevin Brant Guthmiller, Karl Alan Lautenschlager, Tristan Toll Lai, Dean Harry Hommer, Gonzalez Raul Marin

“…This condition resulted in severe pain and functional impairment that was unresponsive to pharmacological management. …”
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Primary SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern infections elicit broad antibody Fc-mediated effector functions and memory B cell responses. by Karlijn van der Straten, Denise Guerra, Gius Kerster, Mathieu Claireaux, Marloes Grobben, Angela I Schriek, Anders Boyd, Jacqueline van Rijswijk, Khadija Tejjani, Dirk Eggink, Tim Beaumont, Steven W de Taeye, Godelieve J de Bree, Rogier W Sanders, Marit J van Gils

“…In addition to serum neutralization, other antibody functionalities and the memory B cell (MBC) response are suggested to help maintaining this protection. …”
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Estimating Renal Function in the Elderly Malaysian Patients Attending Medical Outpatient Clinic: A Comparison between Creatinine Based and Cystatin-C Based Equations by Maisarah Jalalonmuhali, Salma Mohamed Abouzriba Elagel, Maw Pin Tan, Soo Kun Lim, Kok Peng Ng

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Short-term functional outcomes and treatment trends for branch atheromatous disease and lacunar infarction: a retrospective cohort study of a nationwide multicenter registry by Gaku Fujiwara, Hideki Oka, Akihiro Fujii

“…Moreover, aggressive treatment strategies, including the use of argatroban and dual antiplatelet therapy, were more common in BAD patients. Conclusion BAD presented worse functional outcomes and longer hospital stays than LI, necessitating treatment plans that take into account its progression and prognosis.…”
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Evaluation of the condylar position in subjects with signs and symptoms of functional disorders of the temporomandibular joint through images made with cone beam computed tomograph... by Marcelo Oliveira Mazzetto, Giovana Cherubini Veneziam, Laís Valencise Magri, Mario Kaissar Nasr, Alexandra Faria Paiva, Guiovaldo Paiva

“… ABSTRACT: The aim of the study was to investigate the condylar position within the articular cavity in patients with temporomandibular disorders with signs and symptoms of functional articular disorders through images made with cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) on the sagittal plane. …”
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The Moderating Role of Perceived Social Support on the Relationship between Physical Functional Impairment and Depressive Symptoms among Chinese Nursing Home Elderly in Hong Kong by Sylvia Y. C. L. Kwok, Dannii Y. L. Yeung, Annie Chung

“…Perceived institutional peer support was negatively correlated, while physical functional impairment was positively correlated with depressive symptoms. …”
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Sound‐Insulation Performance of Polylactic Acid Parts 3D Printed by Fused Filament Fabrication with Functionally Graded Porous Structure for Effective Noise Reduction by Reza Navidpour, Taher Azdast, Rezgar Hasanzadeh, Milad Moradian, Peyman Mihankhah, Asghar Rasouli

“…Abstract The emergence of 3D printing technology has enabled the fabrication of absorbers with functionally graded (FG) porous structure and controlled porosity that can absorb sound waves across a broader frequency range. …”
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Exploring Ultrasonic Energy Followed by Natural Fermentation Processing to Enhance Functional Properties and Bioactive Compounds in Millet (<i>Pennisetum glaucum</i> L.) Grains by Mohammed Saeed Alkaltham, Akram A. Qasem, Mohamed A. Ibraheem, Amro B. Hassan

“…Hence, the conclusions highlight the potential of combined ultrasonic (40 °C) and fermentation treatments to improve grains’ nutritional value and functional properties, making millet more suitable for use in health-promoting food products.…”
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A multi-domain collaborative denoising bearing fault diagnosis model based on dynamic inter-domain attention mechanism and noise-aware loss function. by Weilin Cao, Liqiang Zhang

“…Finally, the noise-aware loss function (NALF) is designed to avoid the phenomenon of the conduction model being prone to making wrong decisions due to excessive noise. …”
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Adaptive Nonlinear Proportional–Integral–Derivative Control of a Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor Process Using a Radial Basis Function Neural Network by Joo-Yeon Lee, Gang-Gyoo Jin, Gun-Baek So

“…The network’s ability to approximate nonlinear functions and its online learning capabilities are leveraged by effectively integrating an NPID control scheme with a radial basis function neural network (RBFNN). …”
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KEDUDUKAN, TUGAS POKOK, DAN FUNGSI SERTA EKSISTENSI MAHKAMAH AGUNG DI INDONESIA by Muhammad Faqih, MF

“…As the implementer of Law No. 14 of 1970, formulated the main duties, functions and authorities of the Supreme Court are judicial functions, supervisory functions, administratif functions, and other functions in accordance with the law. …”
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TOPICAL ISSUES OF CLINICAL APPLICATION OF SPIROMETRY by M. D. Lunina, V. S. Nikiforov, N. G. Yakovleva, N. S. Baliasina

“…Despite general availability, safety, modern computer equipment and also despite increase in quantity of respiratory organ’s diseases, the spirometry is applied more rarely than other diagnostic techniques that used in practice of the doctor. …”
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PET Foils Functionalized with Reactive Copolymers as Adaptable Microvolume ELISA Spot Array Platforms for Multiplex Serological Analysis of SARS-CoV-2 Infections by Sylwia Pniewska, Marcin Drozd, Alessandro Mussida, Dario Brambilla, Marcella Chiari, Waldemar Rastawicki, Elżbieta Malinowska

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A Multidisciplinary Approach to Unplanned Conversion from Off-Pump to On-Pump Beating Heart Coronary Artery Revascularization in Patients with Compromised Left Ventricular Function by Georgia Tsaousi, Antonis A. Pitsis, George D. Ioannidis, Dimitrios G. Vasilakos

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Effects of sumac aqueous extract along with eating and drinking modification on functional dyspepsia symptoms in comparison with omeprazole: An open-label, randomized, controlled c... by Mahdi Saravani, Zahra memariani, Nasser Behnampour, Mohammadreza Seyyedmajidi, fatemeh kolangi

“…Objective: Functional dyspepsia (FD), a common gastrointestinal problem. …”
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Desdobramento da função qualidade aplicado ao projeto de um detergente sustentável Quality function deployment applied to a Sustainable detergent project by Ângela Maria Marx, Marcia Elisa Soares Echeveste, Istefani Carísio de Paula

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In vitro inhibition of Streptococcus mutans by probiotic yogurt fortified with Lactobacillus paracasei and Sargassum angustifolium protein hydrolysate: a functional yogurt for teet... by Sara Jafarirad, Leila Nateghi, Masoumeh Moslemi, Kian Pahlevan Afshari, Ali Ahmadi Hassan Abad, Kianoush Khosravi-Darani

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