A modified measurement method for functional spinal unit ROM of cervical spine by Jianxi Wang, Hao Zhou, Bo Hu, Fazhi Zang, Wen Yuan, Huajiang Chen, Lei Liang

“…Bland–Altman analysis showed the average difference between the two methods was 0.13°, the most of the measured data points fell within the 95% confidence interval. …”
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Programmable polylactic acid–ceramics 4D printing with shape memory function by Jingwen Wu, Anfu Guo, Hailong Wu, Junpeng Ma, Peng Qu, Shaoqing Wang, Shuai Guo, Dekun Kong, Chang Liu, Lvfa Yin, Minghui Guo, Zhangwei Chen

“…Furthermore, the shape memory function of polylactic acid is inherited by the PDCP, presenting promising applications in aerospace and military fields where adaptable ceramic structures are highly valuable.…”
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Harnessing the benefits of seed oils: a comprehensive study on their role in functional foods by Marwa A. Kamel, Amira A. Gamal, Sayeda A. Abdelhamid, Marwa M. El-Said, Tamer M. El-Messery, Hamdy A. Zahran

“…Abstract There has been a growing interest in functional foods in recent years to improve health and boost immunity, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic, which reflects their significant role in promoting health and preventing various diseases, especially metabolic disorders. …”
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TET1 displays catalytic and non-catalytic functions in the adult mouse cortex by Yee Hoon Foong, Blake Caldwell, Joanne L. Thorvaldsen, Christopher Krapp, Clementina A. Mesaros, Wanding Zhou, Rahul M. Kohli, Marisa S. Bartolomei

“…However, deletion of Tet1 precludes the disentangling of the catalytic and non-catalytic functions of TET1. Here, we dissect these functions of TET1 by comparing adult cortex of Tet1 wildtype (Tet1 WT), a novel Tet1 catalytically dead mutant (Tet1 HxD), and Tet1 knockout (Tet1 KO) mice. …”
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The influence of drying methods on the physicochemical, functional, and antioxidant properties of passion fruit peel by LIU Zhaohan, YANG Tongxiang, XU Hanshan, LI Xuejing, CHEN Junliang, REN Guangyue, DUAN Xu

“…<b>Conclusion:</b> The quality of passion fruit peel can be greatly affected by the drying process, and microwave vacuum freeze-drying is the most preferred technique.…”
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The mitigation of spatial constraint in porous environments enhances biofilm phylogenetic and functional diversity by Chengxia Fu, Yichao Wu, Søren J. Sørensen, Ming Zhang, Ke Dai, Chunhui Gao, Chenchen Qu, Qiaoyun Huang, Peng Cai

“…Remarkably, biofilms in 300-μm pore spaces displayed the highest richness and the most complex and interconnected co-occurrence network pattern. …”
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CacyBP/SIP - RPL6 interaction: potential influence on ribosome function by Ewelina Jurewicz, Małgorzata Maksymowicz-Trivedi, Omid Saberi-Khomami, Olga Iwańska, Agata Starosta, Ewa Kilańczyk, Paweł Bieganowski, Adam Jarmuła, Wiesława Leśniak, Sławomir Filipek, Anna Filipek

“…The results, showing markedly higher Hsp70 production in control cells, indicate that CacyBP/SIP, most probably through interaction with RPL6 and/or other RPs, may have some influence on ribosome function and, possibly, on protein synthesis in the cell.…”
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The influence of vaginal microbiota on ewe fertility: a metagenomic and functional genomic approach by Edgar L. Reinoso-Peláez, María Saura, Carmen González, Manuel Ramón, Jorge H. Calvo, Magdalena Serrano

“…This research explores the relationship between ovine vaginal microbiota, associated functional pathways, and fertility using advanced nanopore long-reading metagenomic sequencing on 297 ewes from three Spanish breeds across four herds. …”
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Regularized regression outperforms trees for predicting cognitive function in the Health and Retirement Study by Kyle Masato Ishikawa, Deborah Taira, Joseph Keaweʻaimoku Kaholokula, Matthew Uechi, James Davis, Eunjung Lim

“…Across all models, baseline cognitive function and frequency of computer use were the most influential predictors. …”
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Functions and Therapeutic Potentials of Long Noncoding RNA in Skeletal Muscle Atrophy and Dystrophy by Yidi Zhang, Teng Wang, Ziang Wang, Xin'e Shi, Jianjun Jin

“…ABSTRACT Skeletal muscle is the most abundant tissue in the human body and is responsible for movement, metabolism, energy production and longevity. …”
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Functional outcomes following injury in centenarians: a nationwide retrospective observational study by Ryo Yamamoto, Brian J. Eastridge, Ramon F. Cestero, Keitaro Yajima, Akira Endo, Kazuma Yamakawa, Junichi Sasaki

“…Although the number of healthy centenarians is gradually increasing, studies on postinjury functions among centenarians are lacking. Therefore, we aimed to determine the clinical predictors of mortality and unfavorable functions after injury among centenarians. …”
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Diagnostic Challenges: A Review of Non Classic Thyroid Function Test Patterns by Pooja Varadaraj, Renuka Panchagnula

“…Therefore, a high index of clinical suspicion is required, and confirmation of diagnosis usually depends on accurate measurement and interpretation of Thyroid Function Tests (TFTs). In most cases, the results of TFTs are straightforward and present a familiar pattern of hypo or hyperthyroidism that is easy to recognise. …”
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Long-term functional outcomes after aneurysmatic subarachnoid hemorrhage: a review by Karlo Prižmić, Hrvoje Barić, Helena Ljulj, Sara Komljenović, Ivo Somek, Lana Maljković, Vjerislav Peterković, Vjenceslav Vrtarić, Irina Bagić, Goran Mrak

“…Results The initial search yielded 1111 items, and 100 were included in the review: 76 reported a global functional outcome, 15 cognitive and/or emotional outcome, and nine work and social capacity outcomes. …”
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The goat milk composition and properties as a raw material for functional foods manufacturing by A. D. Lodygin, I. K. Kulikova, I. Yu. Mikhailov

“…This article presents studies of the composition and properties of goat's milk as a raw material for the production of functional food products. The main attention is paid to the analysis of the chemical composition, which includes the content of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and trace elements. …”
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Effect of cold plasma processing on the immunoreactivity, structure and functional properties of peanut protein by Yuxin Wang, Jialu Shi, Jing Qian, Jinlong Zhao, Lili Zhang, Vijaya Raghavan, Jin Wang

“…Peanuts are one of the most important food allergens globally. To reduce the risk of allergies, peanuts were treated with cold plasma (CP) for varying durations. …”
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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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Exploring the potential of wild leafy vegetables widespread in European Alps as functional food by Simone Ravetto Enri, Nicole Mélanie Falla, Sonia Demasi, Daniela Manila Bianchi, Stefania Squadrone, Giampiero Lombardi, Valentina Scariot

“…These findings underscore wild vegetables potential as functional foods, offering bioactive compounds comparable to or exceeding cultivated plants. …”
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Functional class criteria identification in patients with spinal muscular atrophy 5q by Yu. O. Papina, E. A. Melnik, E. D. Belousova, S. B. Artemyeva, A. V. Monakhova, O. A. Shidlovskaya, I. V. Shulyakova, D. V. Vlodavets

“…Spinal muscular atrophy 5q (SMA) is one of the most common inherited neuromuscular diseases in children with an autosomal recessive type of inheritance. …”
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Two Functional TP53 Genetic Variants and Predisposition to Keloid Scarring in Caucasians by Andrzej Dmytrzak, Agnieszka Boroń, Beata Łoniewska, Klaudyna Lewandowska, Iwona Gorący, Mariusz Kaczmarczyk, Andrzej Ciechanowicz

“…To investigate the association of rs1042522 (c.215G>C, p.Arg72Pro) and rs17878362 (16-bp insertion/duplication in intron 3) variants, two most frequently analyzed TP53 functional polymorphisms and the risk of keloid in Polish patients. …”
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Fermentation improves the immune function of the Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bunge stem and leaf by Zhixun Li, Mingyue Jia, Mengke Sheng, Qing Zhou, Xinhui Peng, Weishuo Ren, Kaijie Hu, Xinyuan Shi

“…Bunge (A. membranaceus, Huang Qi), and to further develop and utilize it, fermentation technology was applied to the stem and leaf of A. membranaceus to enhance its immune function. Methods: In this study, we fermented A. membranaceus stem and leaf (ASL) with probiotics and investigated its immune function. …”
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