Neuro- and Cardiotoxins from Sea Anemones: Structure, Function and Potential of Application in Research and Medical Practice by R. S. Kalina, M. M. Monastyrnaya

“…Sea anemones are well-spread everywhere in the World Ocean and represent the most ancient active poisonous organisms. Their main instrument of attack on other animals are the nematocysts – stinging organelles with the curtailed hollow thread with poisonous edge on the end. …”
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Describing dietary patterns of high-intensity functional training athletes: a cross-sectional study by Linh Nguyen, Kworweinski Lafontant, Claudia Gonzalez, Susan Kampiyil, Michelle Da Silva Barbera, Jack Livingston, Sofea Smith, Jeffrey R. Stout, David H. Fukuda

“…Background High-Intensity Functional Training (HIFT; e.g. CrossFitⓇ, F45Ⓡ, HyroxⓇ) is rapidly increasing in global participation. …”
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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 found that building the FDA sound curves using 25 B‐spline basis functions was the most appropriate setting for the functionalisation of dolphin whistles. …”
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A test of ecophysiological theories on tropical forest functional traits along a VPD gradient by Huanyuan Zhang-Zheng, Yadvinder Malhi, Kasia Ziemińska, Agne Gvozdevaite, Theresa Peprah, Mickey Boakye, Stephen Adu-Bredu, Jesús Aguirre-Gutiérrez, Sam Moore, David Sandoval, Minxue Tang, Iain Colin Prentice, Imma Oliveras Menor

“…Abstract Forest primary production is a crucial process for both ecosystem functioning and global carbon cycling. Primary production responds to both temperature and vapour pressure deficit (VPD) through separate mechanisms. …”
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Effect of Ultrasonic Intensity Treatment on the Physicochemical and Functional Properties of <i>Coregonus peled</i> Protamine by Feifei Wang, Dong Shu, Yabo Wei, Xin Guo, Pingping Liu, Xiaorong Deng, Yunfeng Zhao, Yongdong Lei, Jian Zhang

“…As the most valuable protein in the sperm of testes tissues of <i>Coregonus peled</i>, <i>Coregonus peled</i> protamine (CPP) had a natural antibacterial and antiseptic effect, but its physicochemical properties and functions are easily affected by the ultrasound-assisted extraction process. …”
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Donor Smoking Negatively Affects Donor and Recipient Renal Function following Living Donor Nephrectomy by Jonathan Heldt, Robert Torrey, Daniel Han, Pedro Baron, Christopher Tenggardjaja, Justin McLarty, Tekisha Lindler, D. Duane Baldwin

“…Use of tobacco by kidney donors is associated with decreased posttransplant renal function, although smoking cessation can improve outcomes. …”
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Effects of dual task on functional mobility in individuals with Down syndrome: a case–control study by Regiane Luz Carvalho, Vanessa Fonseca Vilas Boas, Laura Ferreira de Rezende Franco

“…Abstract Background Down syndrome (DS) is the most common genetic cause of intellectual and developmental disabilities and is often associated with mobility limitations. …”
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Evaluation of risk factors, functionalities, and quality of life in patients with pediatric acute arterial ischemic stroke by Fatih Mehmet Akif-Özdemir, Ülkühan Öztoprak, Ali Fettah, Utku Arman Örün, Mustafa Kılıç, Fatma Gül Sarıkaya, Betül Derinkuyu, Deniz Yüksel

“…At last follow-up, the patients` functionality (Barthel Index, Functional Independence Measure), quality of life (SF-36 questionnaire), and motor outcomes (Gross Motor Function Classification System) were recorded prospectively/crosssectionally. …”
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Dynamic Behavior of a Commensalism Model with Nonmonotonic Functional Response and Density-Dependent Birth Rates by Liang Zhao, Bin Qin, Xianbo Sun

“…In this paper, we propose and analyze a commensalism model with nonmonotonic functional response and density-dependent birth rates. …”
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Correlation of Papillomacular Nerve Fiber Bundle Thickness with Central Visual Function in Open-Angle Glaucoma by Wataru Kobayashi, Hiroshi Kunikata, Kazuko Omodaka, Kyousuke Togashi, Morin Ryu, Masahiro Akiba, Gaku Takeuchi, Tetsuya Yuasa, Toru Nakazawa

“…To determine the correlation of reduced retinal thickness in the central papillomacular bundle (CPB) to central visual function, including central retinal sensitivity and visual acuity, in glaucoma patients. …”
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Enhanced porcine gut barrier functioning and reduced inflammation from a combination of seaweed  bioactives by Meike A. Bouwhuis, Irene H. G. Nooijen, Evita van de Steeg, Shane O’Connell

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The Almost Sure Asymptotic Stability and Boundedness of Stochastic Functional Differential Equations with Polynomial Growth Condition by Lichao Feng, Shoumei Li

“…Stability and boundedness are two of the most important topics in the study of stochastic functional differential equations (SFDEs). …”
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Deciphering the spectrum of astrocyte diversity: Insights into molecular, morphological, and functional dimensions in health and neurodegenerative diseases by Fumito Endo

“…Astrocytes are the most abundant and morphologically complex glial cells that play active roles in the central nervous system (CNS). …”
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Calf muscle functional deficit 1-year after Achilles tendon rupture repair surgery by Vaida Aleknavičiūtė-Ablonskė, Albertas Skurvydas, Vilma Juodžbalienė, Sigitas Balčiūnas

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Unveiling the Allium ampeloprasum rhizosphere microbiome and its functional dataset under different fertilization systems by Olubukola Oluranti Babalola, Oluwaseun Emmanuel Shittu, Ben Jesuorsemwen Enagbonma

“…Abstract Objectives Leek (Allium ampeloprasum) is a nutritious vegetable popularly cultivated in South Africa and most regions of the world. It is generally recognised as a source of vitamins and vegetables. …”
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Stream water quality variation as a function of physical environmental conditions in an agriculturally dominated catchment by Zsigmond Tibor, Farkas Csilla, Bódi Andor, Bakacsi Zsófia, Tóth Eszter, Dencső Márton, Horel Ágota

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Techno-functional of peanut flour substituting on hybrid chicken meatball physico-chemical and nutritional qualities by Soklin Son, Sreymom Hun, Md Anisur Rahman Mazumder, Lutz Grossmann, Passakorn Kingwascharapong, Samart Sai-ut, Pittaya Chaikham, Young Hoon Jung, Saroat Rawdkuen

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Race, diabetes, and cognitive function: a cross-sectional analysis of intersecting disparities in the NHANES cohort by Lingling Wang, Qin Zhou, Yushuang Yin, Wenqi Zhang, Chen Wang, Guanwen Lin, Duozhi Wu, Zhihua Wang

“…Multivariate regression models were employed to assess the effects of race, diabetes status, and their interaction on cognitive test scores. Cognitive function was evaluated using the Consortium to Establish a Registry for Alzheimer’s Disease (CERAD) test, the Delayed Recall Test, the Animal Fluency Test (AFT), and the Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST).ResultsMexican Americans and Non-Hispanic Black people have the most frequent rates of diabetes. …”
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ON THE ISSUE OF THE FUNCTIONING OF THE SYSTEM OF PARTY AND STATE ADMINISTRATION DURING THE PERIOD OF COLLECTIVIZATION IN THE NORTH-CAUCASUS REGION by E. Tufanov

“…The article considers the system of training specialists in the field of agriculture, which was the most important condition for the formation and functioning of the personnel potential of the party-state nomenclature and the implementation of a successful continuous collectivization of agriculture.…”
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Management of comorbid patients with chronic kidney disease and decline in renal function: a case report by A. I. Listratov, A. A. Kudrjavtseva, A. A. Sokolova, D. A. Napalkov

“…Chronic kidney disease is one of the most important diseases in comorbid patients with cardiovascular disease. …”
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