Composition and predicted functions of dairy cattle's endometrial and rumen microbiome against the background of chronic endometritis by Elena A. Yildirim, Valentina A. Filippova, Larisa A. Ilina, Georgy Yu. Laptev, Andrey V. Dubrovin, Vasily A. Zaikin, Ksenia A. Kalitkina, Elena A. Korochkina, Irina A. Klyuchnikova, Ekaterina S. Ponomareva, Evgeny A. Brazhnik, Tatyana S. Smetannikova, Daria G. Tyurina

“…Endometritis is one of the most important causes of dairy cattle maleness, leading to significant economic losses in animal husbandry. …”
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Assisted Extraction of Hemp Oil and Its Application to Design Functional Gluten-Free Bakery Foods by Noemi Baldino, Mario F. O. Paleologo, Mariateresa Chiodo, Olga Mileti, Francesca R. Lupi, Domenico Gabriele

“…This study focused on optimizing CBD oil extraction from hemp inflorescences and its incorporation into a gluten-free bakery product for functionalization. Dynamic maceration (DME), assisted by ultrasound and microwave irradiation, was used. …”
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A Complete Functional Characterization of Patients with Severe Knee Osteoarthritis in Need of Total Knee Replacement by Vinicius Taboni Lisboa, Bruno de Paula Leite Arruda, Rafael de Andrade Tambascia, Alessandro Rozin Zorzi, Alberto Cliquet, Gustavo Constantino de Campos

“…We also identified quadriceps strength and a 6 min walk test as the two most important functional parameters that correlate with knee osteoarthritis severity.…”
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Fractal phototherapy: impact on the structure and function of the retina of rabbits with modelled retinal pigment epithelium atrophy by D. V. Fadeev, N. V. Neroeva, M. V. Zueva, I. V. Tsapenko, V. I. Kotelin, T. A. Pavlenko, O. V. Beznos, T. D. Okhotsimskaya, P. A. Ilyukhin, Yu. S. Timofeev

“…The purpose of this work is to study the effect of FF on the functional activity and morphology of the retina in rabbits with a model of retinal pathology. …”
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IAPP blocks anti-breast cancer function of CD8+T cells via targeting cuproptosis by Dandan Guo, Dandan Guo, Zhijian Huang, Qianqian Wang, Qianqian Wang, Wei Chen, Wei Chen, Yu Huang, Yu Huang, Xinhao Sun, Jian Chen, Shuying Feng, Shuying Feng

“…BackgroundBreast cancer (BRCA) is the most prevalent type of cancer worldwide. As a highly heterogeneous cancer, it has a high recurrence rate. …”
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An Assessment of the Functional Properties of Black Amaranth Flour During Fermentation with Probiotic Lactic Acid Bacteria by Mamadou Lamarana Souare, Alpha Oumar Sily Diallo, Nicoleta Balan, Mihaela Aida Vasile, Lounceny Traore, Gabriela Elena Bahrim, Mihaela Cotârleț, Caterina Nela Dumitru

“…This study aimed to ferment protein-rich amaranth flour with different strains of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and to analyse the fermented dough’s functional properties. The fermented dough analysis was conducted using titrimetric, spectrophotometric, and chromatographic methods. …”
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Association of depressive symptoms, physical function, and cardiovascular disease risk in middle-aged and elderly Chinese by Miao Li, Miao Li, Shuo Zhuang, Yan Gao

“…ObjectiveCurrent research suggests that depressive symptoms and physical function increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), but how these factors interact to increase the risk of CVD remains unclear. …”
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Biological function of RNA-binding proteins in myocardial infarction: a potential emerging therapeutic limelight by Chenyang Jin, Yutong Ye, Longzhe Gao, Zikan Zhong, Changzuan Zhou, Xiaoyu Wu, Xudong Li, Genqing Zhou, Songwen Chen, Yong Wei, Lidong Cai, Shaowen Liu, Juan Xu

“…Abstract Myocardial infarction (MI) is currently one of the most fatal cardiovascular diseases worldwide. The screening, treatment, and prognosis of MI are top priorities for cardiovascular centers globally due to its characteristic occult onset, high lethality, and poor prognosis. …”
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Functional characteristics of sleep monitoring devices in China: A real-world cross-sectional study by Le Yang, Bingtao Weng, Xingyan Xu, Zhi Huang, Run Ding, Miaomiao Si, Yingxin Fu, Yurui Zhu, Yu Jiang, Beibei Rao, Xinyi Zhang, Qingwei Zhou, Shenglan Lin, Yansong Guo, XiaoXu Xie

“…This study investigates the functional characteristics of existing sleep monitoring devices in the Chinese market and delves into population preferences. …”
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Genomic and functional characterization of a Butyricicoccus porcorum strain isolated from human gut microbiota by Ni Zhao, Peiling Geng, Alejandro Gaher Perez, Anakha Chandramana Maya, Brijesh Yadav, Yuxuan Du, Yong Ge

“…ABSTRACT The gut is the most complex microbial ecosystem in the body that greatly influences human immune and metabolic health. …”
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Structure-function coupling in network connectivity and associations with negative affectivity in a group of transdiagnostic adolescents by Dana Kanel, Andre Zugman, Grace Stohr, Beck Scheinberg, Elise Cardinale, Anderson M. Winkler, Katharina Kircanski, Nathan A. Fox, Melissa A. Brotman, Julia O. Linke, Daniel S. Pine

“…The study of brain connectivity, both functional and structural, can inform us on the development of psychopathology. …”
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Clinical significance and pro-oncogenic function of DBF4 in clear cell renal cell carcinoma by Liuyan Chen, Lvying Wu, Minying Tang, Yuanhang Cheng, Kuanyin Wang, Jianan Zhang, Wenyi Deng, Lingfeng Zhu, Jin Chen

“…Abstract Background Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is the most common malignant urological tumor, and regrettably, and is insensitive to chemotherapy and radiotherapy, resulting in poor patient outcomes. …”
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Relationship Between Shoulder Rotation Strength and Upper Extremity Functional Assessments in Collegiate Baseball Players by Andy Waldhelm, Jaclyn Aida, Jackson Boyd, Garrett Chandler, Matthew Demboski, Caroline Monson, Neil Schwarz

“…This study aimed to investigate the relationship between shoulder internal rotation (IR) and external rotation (ER) isometric strength in a throwing position and three upper extremity functional tests among collegiate baseball players. …”
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Osteogenic and Antibacterial Response of Levofloxacin-Loaded Mesoporous Nanoparticles Functionalized with <i>N</i>-Acetylcysteine by Alberto Polo-Montalvo, Natividad Gómez-Cerezo, Mónica Cicuéndez, Blanca González, Isabel Izquierdo-Barba, Daniel Arcos

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Bone infection is one of the most prevalent complications in orthopedic surgery. …”
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Clonidine and dexmedetomidine for controlled hypotension during functional endoscopic sinus surgery: a comparative study by Erick Namegabe Mugabo, Yvette Masime Kulimushi, Gregor Pollach, Rania Abdelazim Sabra, Ragab Saad Beltagy, Furaha Nzanzu Blaise Pascal

“…Abstract Background Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is minimally invasive, ambulatory endoscopic surgical procedure usually performed in most paranasal sinus diseases. …”
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Robot-assisted exercise improves gait and physical function in older adults: a usability study by Su-Hyun Lee, Eunmi Kim, Jinuk Kim, Hwang-Jae Lee, Yun-Hee Kim

“…The purpose of this study was to investigate the usability of Bot Fit after task-specific physical activities and functional gait training, as well as to examine the effects of a wearable hip exoskeleton, Bot Fit, on gait, physical function, and muscle strength in older adults living in residential care facilities. …”
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Functional gastrointestinal disorders predictors in neonates and toddlers: A machine learning approach to risk assessment by Flavia Indrio, Elio Masciari, Flavia Marchese, Matteo Rinaldi, Gianfranco Maffei, Ilaria Gangai, Assunta Grillo, Roberta De Benedetto, Enea Vincenzo Napolitano, Isadora Beghetti, Luigi Corvaglia, Antonio Di Mauro, Arianna Aceti

“…Background: Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (FGIDs) can pose a great burden on affected children, their families, and the healthcare system. …”
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Loquat-tea intercropping enhances rhizosphere microbial diversity and functional profiles in tea soil ecosystems by Chengyi Zou, Tianfei Dai, Zhonghua Liang, Mingyan Li, Lina Meng, Xianming Zhao, Nianzhen Li, Qin Wei, Mohamed A. Abd Elhamid, Amr M. Atif, Salma A. Soaud, Mengling Wen, Kuan Yan, Ahmed H. El-Sappah, Ahmed H. El-Sappah

“…The comparative analysis at KEGG level 3 revealed that Metabolic pathways 289 constituted the most abundantly annotated functional category across all three groups. …”
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Clinical and functional outcomes of masquelet technique for treating Fracture-related Infections(FRIs) in shoulder girdle by Jingshu Fu, Jie Shen, Shulin Wang, Dong Sun, Xiaohua Wang, Shengpeng Yu, Zhao Xie, Hongri Wu

“…Abstract Structural and functional integrity pose a challenge for the treatment of fracture-related infections (FRI) in the shoulder girdle. …”
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Functional kombucha production from fusions of black tea and Indian gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica L.) by Haruthairat Kitwetcharoen, Yupaporn Phannarangsee, Preekamol Klanrit, Sudarat Thanonkeo, Patcharaporn Tippayawat, Poramaporn Klanrit, Poramate Klanrit, Mamoru Yamada, Pornthap Thanonkeo

“…Indian gooseberry fruit is among the most promising alternative raw materials for producing functional kombucha since the berries contain several beneficial substances. …”
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