Bioinspired surface functionalization of biodegradable mesoporous silica nanoparticles for enhanced lubrication and drug release by Xiaowei Mao, Kexin Chen, Yanlong Zhao, Chunrong Xiong, Jing Luo, Yuguang Wang, Bo Wang, Hongyu Zhang

“…Furthermore, the dual-functional nanoparticles were biocompatible and effectively reduced the expression levels of two inflammation factors such as interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and interleukin-6 (IL-6). …”
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Bactericidal and antivirulence potential of sulphate-functionalized nanocellulose extracted from Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn by Monica K.J. Nidhi, Nagaraja H, Hanumantagouda Basavanagoudra, Kotresh M Goudar, B. Uma Reddy

“…In response to this urgent healthcare challenge, the present study evaluates the antimicrobial and antivirulence properties of sulphate-functionalized nanocellulose (S-NC), synthesized from Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.The S-NC exhibited potent antibacterial activity against key DFI-associated pathogens, primarily through the disruption of biofilm formation. …”
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Cognitive functions and their effect on disability in learning process and knowledge application in patients with arterial hypertension by S. Ya. Yanovska

“…The aim of the investigation is to determine the influence of cognitive functions on disability in learning process and knowledge application in patients with hypertension. …”
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Exploring barriers and facilitators for the potential implementation of the decision tool-functional independence in primary care by E. A. L. M. Molenaar, J. A. Barten, N. Bleijenberg, N. J. de Wit, C. Veenhof

“…Abstract Background The aging population presents challenges for healthcare, particularly in maintaining the functional independence of older adults. …”
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Women’s mental health in the doctoral context: Protective function of the psychological capital and academic motivation by Angel Deroncele-Acosta, Roger Pedro Norabuena-Figueroa, Emerson Damian Norabuena-Figueroa

“…The risk profile (which limits performance) and the protective profile which allows high performance are determined; this positive profile is identified by women who present a high level of “Self-efficacy.” The study demonstrates that “Psychological Capital” and “Academic Motivation” along with the dimensions of “Self-efficacy” and “Intrinsic Motivation to Experience Stimulation” serve protective functions. …”
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Functional and Oxidative Quality Characterization of Spray-Dried Omega-3-Enriched Milk Powder by Muhammad Ali, Muhammad Imran, Muhammad Kamran Khan, Muhammad Haseeb Ahmad, Niaz Muhammad

“…In the present study, fish oil (FO) and wall material were supplemented to milk to produce spray-dried powder (SDP). …”
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Phytochemical Profile and Functional Properties of the Husk of <i>Argania spinosa</i> (L.) Skeel by Antonietta Cerulli, Natale Badalamenti, Francesco Sottile, Maurizio Bruno, Sonia Piacente, Vincenzo Ilardi, Rosa Tundis, Roberta Pino, Monica Rosa Loizzo

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Polystyrene microplastics exposure: Disruption of intestinal barrier integrity and hepatic function in infant mice by Huan Li, Shimin Xu, Feng Zhou, Su Liu, Dong Zhang, Xuanyi Wei

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Development and metabolomic characterization of novel functional fermented juices fortified with a probiotic consortium by Maria Michela Salvatore, Angela Maione, Marianna Imparato, Annalisa Buonanno, Elisabetta de Alteriis, Daniele Naviglio, Monica Gallo, Anna Andolfi, Marco Guida, Francesco Salvatore, Emilia Galdiero

“…At present, there is a growing interest in the commercial application of probiotics derived from alternative fermented food products. …”
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Listener Acoustic Personalization Challenge - LAP24: Head-Related Transfer Function Upsampling by Aidan O. T. Hogg, Roberto Barumerli, Rapolas Daugintis, Katarina C. Poole, Fabian Brinkmann, Lorenzo Picinali, Michele Geronazzo

“…Head-related transfer functions (HRTFs) often play a crucial role in spatial hearing, immersive audio applications for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), and help in improving hearing assistive devices. …”
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Impact of High Hydrostatic Pressure on the Quality and Functional Properties of Rehydrated Animal Blood Plasma by Annamária Barkó, Klára Pásztor-Huszár, Zsuzsanna Mednyánszky, Karina Ilona Hidas, Tamás Csurka, Zsuzsanna Horváth-Mezőfi, Adrienn Varga-Tóth, Gábor Jónás, István Dalmadi, Anna Visy

“…In this present study, bovine blood plasma suspensions (12 <i>w</i>/<i>v</i>%) were HHP-treated at 300, 400, 450, 500, 550 and 600 MPa for 5 min. …”
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The gut microbiome and metabolome in kidney transplant recipients with normal and moderately decreased kidney function by Yang Lan, Duo Wang, Jiayang He, Hongji Yang, Yifu Hou, Wenjia Di, Hailian Wang, Xiangwei Luo, Liang Wei

“…The enrichment of gut microbial function in CKD-T is correlated with the expression of gut metabolites.Conclusion Gut microbiome and metabolites in the progression of CKD-T display some unique distribution and expression characteristics. …”
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The use of Functional Capacity Scale in the Assessment of Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury — Multicenter Studies by Robert Ślusarz, Regina Lorencowicz, Joanna Rosińczuk, Renata Jabłońska, Agnieszka Królikowska, Maciej Śniegocki

“…The main aim of this work was to present Functional Capacity Scale in the assessment of patients after traumatic brain injury. …”
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Involvement of CD26 in Differentiation and Functions of Th1 and Th17 Subpopulations of T Lymphocytes by Xiangli Zhao, Wenhan Wang, Kai Zhang, Jingya Yang, Hendrik Fuchs, Hua Fan

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The impact of active components from on the growth, intestinal barrier function, and immunity of broiler chickens by Luli Zhou, Guanyu Hou, Hanlin Zhou, Khaled Abouelezz, Yuxiu Ye, Dingfa Wang

“…The serum IgM level increased significantly (p<0.05) in the VR+PT group compared to the PSE group, while the kidney epinephrine level decreased significantly (p<0.05). Conclusion The present study provides preliminary evidence that VR and PT are two of the main active compounds in PSE, which can cooperatively improve growth performance, intestinal barrier integrity, and immune function in chickens.…”
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FUNCTIONAL ACTIVITY OF ANTI-GD2 CAR-T CELLS WITH DIFFERENT ANTIGEN-RECOGNITION MODULE by Dzmitry Lutskovich, Hanna Klych, Maryia Maryia A. Keraz, Kate Lutskovich, Alexander Meleshko

“…Results of separate clinical trials have been published for CAR-T based on 14G2a and hu3F8, but there are no data on the use of the 8B6 antibody in CARs yet. The aim of the present study is to obtain chimeric antigenic receptors of the 2nd generation based on three antibodies, with different lengths of the extracellular domain and to evaluate their functional activity against a number of cell lines to justify further clinical trials.…”
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Deep Brain Stimulation and Brain–Spine Interface for Functional Restoration in Spinal Cord Injury by Barnabas T. Shiferaw, Max Y. Jin, Milan Patel, Lukas J. Henjum, Alaa Abd-Elsayed

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Spinal cord injury (SCI) presents significant challenges in restoring motor function, with limited therapeutic options available. …”
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Functional disorders of the gastrointestinal tract in children of different age groups (a literature review) by S. M. Nedelska, I. V. Samokhin, O. V. Kriazhev, D. O. Yartseva, T. H. Bessikalo, L. I. Kliatska

“…To highlight the state of the problem associated with the most frequent functional disorders of the gastrointestinal tract in children at the present stage. …”
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Correlation between computed tomography findings and liver function parameters in chronic liver disease by Moeen ud din Khan Khalil, Syed Kazim Shah Bukhari, Syed Murtaza Shah Bukhari, Mian Zia Shah, Mian Raza Shah

“…Objective: To determine the correlation between computed tomography findings and liver function parameters in patients with chronic liver disease. …”
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Paclitaxel-Ang-2-functionalized bionic mesoporous selenium nanoparticles for targeted therapy of glioma by Huan Shi, Biaobiao Wang, Zhiwei Shi, Huilin Ma, Yunmei Li, Ying Liu, Yu Zhao, Nan Xia, Chao Wu, Yu Gao

“…Glioma, the most prevalent primary intracranial tumor, presents significant clinical treatment challenges due to its high invasiveness and therapeutic resistance. …”
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