Analysis of physicochemical, functional, and antioxidant properties of four different Indian seaweed species by Radheshyam B. Bajad, Meenatai G. Kamble, Sumit R. Gawai, Irshaan Syed, Mrinmoy Roy

“…The present study aims to elucidate the nutritional, functional, flow, and antioxidant properties of Ulva fasciata, Ulva lactuca, Chaetomorpha linum, and Gracilaria edulis. …”
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Effects of Physical Exercise on Walking Distance and Functional Limitations in Patients with Chronic Dyspnea by Kinga Vindis, Noemi Nemeth, Cristian Marge, Carmen Pantis, Mircea Gheorghe Pop, Manuela Simona Pop, Laura Ioana Bondar, Maria Carolina Jurcau, Katalin Babeș

“…<i>Results</i>: Pulmonary etiology is the most common cause of dyspnea in the cohort (61.65%). …”
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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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Discovery and functional analysis of a novel ALPK1 variant in ROSAH syndrome by Tom Snelling, Leo O. Garnotel, Isabelle Jeru, Maud Tusseau, Laurence Cuisset, Antoinette Perlat, Geoffrey Minard, Thibaut Benquey, Yann Maucourant, Nicola T. Wood, Philip Cohen, Alban Ziegler

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Alterations in functional and structural connectivity in the 6-OHDA-induced Parkinsonian rat model by Shuyi Zhu, Shuyi Zhu, Maurizio Bergamino, Alberto Fuentes, Ivette M. Sandoval, David J. Marmion, Christopher Bishop, Fredric P. Manfredsson, Ashley M. Stokes

“…IntroductionParkinson's Disease (PD), the second most common neurodegenerative disorder, is characterized by motor and non-motor symptoms linked to dopaminergic neuron degeneration. …”
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Improving the functionality of intraoperative nerve monitoring during thyroid surgery: is lidocaine an alternative? by K.V. Bosenko

“…Because of its simplicity and cost-effectiveness, electromyography recording of the vocal cords using surface electrodes integrated into or attached to the endotracheal tube is probably the most commonly used IONM method. Full functionality of IONM depends on near-complete laryngeal relaxation and reflex inhibition without the use of neuromuscular blocking agents. …”
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Renal function during long-term therapy with rituximab in patients with systemic sclerosis by M. N. Starovoitova, O. V. Desinova, L. P. Ananyeva, O. A. Koneva, L. A. Garzanova, O. B. Ovsyannikova, R. U. Shayakhmetova

“…In this study, there was no significant effect of RTM treatment on GFR and grade of CKD. Most patients had stable renal function; patients with an initial low grade of CKD showed a tendency toward stabilization of renal function. …”
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Articulation-function-associated brain developmental changes in cleft lip and palate patients by Wenjing Zhang, Zhongtian Guan, Lei Cao, Liwei Sun, Xu Zhang, Renji Chen, Chunlin Li, Weiqun Song

“…Despite previous studies having examined structural and functional brain changes in CLP, age-related functional changes related to articulation disorders remain unclear. …”
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Influence of oromotor functions on motor development and feeding outcomes in children with cerebral palsy by Amira F. Ibrahim, Sara Y. Elsebahy, Monira I. Aldhahi, Mai M. Khalaf, Ahmed A. Torad, Mona Mohamed Taha, Amira F. El-Sheikh

“…This impairment can influence other areas of development, including gross motor function, fine motor skills, and oromotor functions involved in feeding and swallowing. …”
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Bacterial interactions underpin worsening lung function in cystic fibrosis-associated infections by Damian W. Rivett, Lauren R. Hatfield, Helen Gavillet, Michelle Hardman, Christopher van der Gast

“…To confirm this, pooled samples from studies conducted by our laboratory, sequenced using the same pipeline, were used to assess microbiome-wide associations to lung function. We found pathogenic interactions between species were limited to the most abundant species, which were composed of canonical CF pathogens (including Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus, Stenotrophomonas, and Achromobacter) and commensals. …”
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Modifiable Physical Factors That Influence Physical Function for People Receiving Peritoneal Dialysis by Brett Tarca, Shilpanjali Jesudason, Paul N. Bennett, Thomas P. Wycherley, Katia E. Ferrar

“…All modifiable physical factors were predominantly moderate to strongly associated with physical function at baseline. Cardiorespiratory fitness had the strongest and most consistent influence with every meter conferring a 0.08-unit (P < 0.01) and 0.01-unit (P < 0.05) increase in self-report and objective physical function score, respectively. …”
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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

“…Non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs) are most commonly characterized by age-related loss of homeostasis and/or by cumulative exposures to environmental factors, which lead to low-grade sustained generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), chronic inflammation and metabolic imbalance. …”
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Functional changes in the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis after successful cardiopulmonary resuscitation by Le An, Zhijiang Qi, Huan Shao, Chunsheng Li

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Role of the functional status of the autonomic nervous system in the clinical course of purulent meningitis by D. A. Zadiraka, O. V. Ryabokon

“…At the moment of dismissal from hospital most patients (72,7%) had, however, both visual and clinical signs of autonomic disorders. …”
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The Multifaceted Roles of BACH1 in Disease: Implications for Biological Functions and Therapeutic Applications by Xiangxiang Wei, Yunquan He, Yueyang Yu, Sichong Tang, Ruiwen Liu, Jieyu Guo, Qingjun Jiang, Xiuling Zhi, Xinhong Wang, Dan Meng

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Evolutionary Dynamics and Functional Conservation of <i>amh</i> Signaling in Teleost Lineages by Lingqun Zhang, Qingke Zhang, Kai Hu, Wei Lu, Weigang Li, Fengchi Wang, Jie Cheng

“…However, their evolution and function in reproduction among diverse teleost lineages may represent species-specific patterns and still need more explanation. …”
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Meta-analysis of the effects of exercise interventions on dialysis patients with cardiac function disorders by Huizhen Liu, Ming Zhang, Minqi Chen, Liusi Chen, Tingrong Huang, Tingrong Huang, Zhao Ye, Zhao Ye

“…BackgroundProlonged dialysis can lead patients to multiple complications, with heart failure being the most dangerous and the leading cause of death among dialysis patients. …”
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Mobile Apps and Visual Function Assessment: A Comprehensive Review of the Latest Advancements by Caius Goh, Marilyn Puah, Zhi Hong Toh, Joewee Boon, Debbie Boey, Ryan Tay, Ashita A. Sule, Renee Liu, Xing-Er Ong, Aditya Kalra, Satvik Gupta, Andres Rousselot, William Rojas-Carabali, Bryan Ang, Rupesh Agrawal

“…Abstract Introduction With technological advancements and the growing prevalence of smartphones, ophthalmology has opportunely harnessed medical technology for visual function assessment as a home monitoring tool for patients. …”
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Comparative analysis of phenolic compounds in different thinned unripe kiwifruits and their biological functions by Wen Deng, Qian-Ni Yang, Hong-Yan Liu, Yu Xia, Huiling Yan, Jing-Wei Huang, Yi-Chen Hu, Liang Zou, Ren-You Gan, Ding-Tao Wu

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Assessment of motor skills associations with executive functioning in children of senior preschool age by T.V. Zhilyaeva, E.M. Tolstobrova, O.M. Silantyeva, U.A. Nasonova, I.V. Brak, V.Yu. Borisov, Yu.M. Taraday, A.M. Borisova

“…</strong> The article examines the relationship between motor skills (fine and gross motor skills, motor reaction time) and executive functioning (EF), which is the most important predictor of future academic success. …”
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