Influence of Bilberry Pomace Powder Addition on the Physicochemical, Functional, Rheological, and Sensory Properties of Stirred Yogurt by Ana Maria Blejan, Violeta Nour, Alexandru Radu Corbu, Georgiana Gabriela Codină

“…Fruit processing by-products could represent a sustainable ingredient for developing innovative dairy products. The present study was conducted to develop a novel functional yogurt by adding bilberry pomace powder (BPP) at 0.5%, 1.0%, and 1.5% (<i>w</i>/<i>w</i>) levels in stirred-type yogurt production to confer color and to increase the dietary fiber and polyphenol content. …”
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Genetic Diversity in the <i>Suppressyn</i> Gene Sequence: From Polymorphisms to Loss-of-Function Mutations by Jun Sugimoto, Danny J. Schust, Takeshi Nagamatsu, Yoshihiro Jinno, Yoshiki Kudo

“…While syncytialization in trophoblasts is an essential process for normal placental development, the precise molecular causes of its dysregulation remain poorly understood. In the present study, we aimed to elucidate the potential contribution of genomic variation to the loss of suppressyn function, extending previous analyses of expression abnormalities in perinatal disorders. …”
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Understanding Impedance Response Characteristics of a Piezoelectric-Based Smart Interface Subjected to Functional Degradations by Ba-Phu Nguyen, Quang Hung Tran, Thanh-Truong Nguyen, Ananta Man Singh Pradhan, Thanh-Canh Huynh

“…Despite the previous work, the EMI response characteristics of a degraded piezoelectric-based smart interface have not been sufficiently investigated due to the difficulty in making realistic functional defects via the experiment. To overcome this issue, we present a predictive simulation strategy to comprehensively investigate the EMI response characteristics of a smart interface subjected typical functional degradations. …”
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GeneCOCOA: Detecting context-specific functions of individual genes using co-expression data. by Simonida Zehr, Sebastian Wolf, Thomas Oellerich, Matthias S Leisegang, Ralf P Brandes, Marcel H Schulz, Timothy Warwick

“…This approach does not cater to analyses focused on a single gene-of-interest, particularly when the gene lacks prior functional characterization. To address this, we formulated GeneCOCOA, a method which utilizes context-specific gene co-expression and curated functional gene sets, but focuses on a user-supplied gene-of-interest (GOI). …”
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Facile Synthetic Access Towards Sulfur- and Selenium-Functionalized Boron-Based Multiresonance TADF Emitters by Zeynep Güven, Hadi Dolati, Leo Wessel, René Frank

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Targeting SMOX Preserves Optic Nerve Myelin, Axonal Integrity, and Visual Function in Multiple Sclerosis by Harry O. Henry-Ojo, Fang Liu, S. Priya Narayanan

“…Our previous work demonstrated that inhibiting spermine oxidase (SMOX) with MDL72527, a selective irreversible pharmacological inhibitor, significantly reduced clinical symptoms, retinal ganglion cell (RGC) loss, and optic nerve inflammation in EAE mice. The present study explored the broader therapeutic potential of SMOX inhibition, focusing on myelin preservation, axonal integrity, and visual function in the EAE model. …”
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EVALUATION OF THE FUNCTIONAL STATE AND MORPHOLOGY OF THE RETINA IN PATIENTS WITH RHEGMATOGENOUS RETINAL DETACHMENT AFTER SUBTOTAL VITRECTOMY by I.S. Olefir, V. V. Ryadnova, L. K. Voskresenskaya

“…The article examines the functional state and morphology of the retina in patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment after subtotal vitrectomy. …”
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Aptamer-Functionalized Platform for Selective Bacterial Isolation and Rapid RNA Purification Using Capture Pins by Md Aminul Islam, Rebecca Giorno, Gergana G. Nestorova

“…Efficient bacterial lysis and RNA purification are essential for molecular diagnostics and biosensing applications. This study presents a piezoelectric platform integrated with gold-plated RNA capture pins (RCPs) functionalized with synthetic oligonucleotides to extract and enrich <i>E. coli</i> 16S ribosomal RNA (rRNA). …”
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The Effect of Physical Activity Interventions on Executive Function in Overweight and Obese Adults: A Systematic Review by María Elena Chávez-Hernández, Lizbeth De La Torre, Luis Miguel Rodríguez-Serrano, Marina Wöbbeking-Sánchez

“…Physical activity (PA) is essential throughout a person’s life; an active lifestyle helps people to live healthier lives and improve their functional and mental abilities, such as executive function (EF). …”
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Evaluation of the Influence of <i>Tanacetum vulgare</i> Extract on Cognitive Functions and Hippocampal BDNF Expression by Borislava Lechkova, Michaela Shishmanova-Doseva, Niko Benbassat, Reneta Gevrenova, Pepa Atanassova, Nadya Penkova, Lyudmil Peychev, Petar Hrischev, Zhivko Peychev, Stanislava Ivanova

“…However, the literature data on its effects on cognitive function are scarce. The aim of the present work was to evaluate the effects of two doses of <i>T. vulgare</i> alcohol extract on cognitive functions, hippocampal brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) expression, and organ toxicity in rats. …”
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Mitochondrial function: A new direction for the targeted treatment of cardiovascular diseases with Chinese herbal medicine by Lin Yang, Liang Wang, Baofeng Yang, Yue Zhang

“…Nevertheless, contemporary investigations into mitochondrial biology have unveiled their intricate structural and functional characteristics, as well as their complex roles within cellular systems, which present obstacles to the clinical implementation of mitochondria-focused cardiovascular therapies. …”
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Spatial, Functional, and Constructive Analysis of the Water Resource at the Archaeological Center of Tipon, Cusco, Peru, 2023 by Doris Esenarro, Jorge Lescano, Brenda Chalco, Nicole Tapia, Jesica Vilchez Cairo, Carlos Vargas Beltran, Cecilia Arriola, Rosa Ruiz Reyes

“…The results yielded a spatial–functional–constructive hydrological analysis; the water flow, constructed underground through a masonry system with an approximate angle of 60° in stone or pink granite, also maintained a negative slope, generally between 1% and 3%, which facilitated a rapid and direct distribution, presenting a greater flow with a width and depth of 30 cm, in addition to a vertical drop of 240 cm. …”
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Daytime Radiative Cooling Sheet Functionalized by Al2O3‐Assisted Organic Composite by Jaein Park, Dongwoo Chae, Hangyu Lim, Jisung Ha, Seongwoo Park, Hansang Sung, Chanwoong Park, Heon Lee

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A critical load voltage regulator with both voltage sag compensation and fluctuation mitigation functions by Chang Yuan, Siyu Ding, Xuejian Li, Ming Ma, Jiacheng Guo, Xiangyu Xue, Yuyuan Gui

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Pairwise Performance Comparison of Docking Scoring Functions: Computational Approach Using InterCriteria Analysis by Maria Angelova, Petko Alov, Ivanka Tsakovska, Dessislava Jereva, Iglika Lessigiarska, Krassimir Atanassov, Ilza Pajeva, Tania Pencheva

“…In this study, we present a pairwise comparison of scoring functions applying a multi-criterion decision-making approach based on InterCriteria analysis (ICrA). …”
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Not All Platelets Are Created Equal: A Review on Platelet Aging and Functional Quality in Regenerative Medicine by Fábio Ramos Costa, Joseph Purita, Rubens Martins, Bruno Costa, Lucas Villasboas de Oliveira, Stephany Cares Huber, Gabriel Silva Santos, Luyddy Pires, Gabriel Azzini, André Kruel, José Fábio Lana

“…This review explores the mechanisms underlying platelet aging, including oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and systemic inflammation, and examines how these factors influence PRP performance across diverse clinical contexts. We discuss the functional consequences of platelet senescence, the impact of comorbidities and aging on PRP quality, and current tools to assess platelet functionality, such as HLA-I–based flow cytometry. …”
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Evaluation of phenotypic and functional stability of RAW 264.7 cell line through serial passages. by Bartłomiej Taciak, Maciej Białasek, Agata Braniewska, Zuzanna Sas, Paulina Sawicka, Łukasz Kiraga, Tomasz Rygiel, Magdalena Król

“…Therefore, in the present paper we have investigated the phenotype and functional stability of the RAW 264.7 cell line from passage no. 5 till passage no. 50. …”
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Influence of nitrogen water interaction on leaf functional traits of dominant species in warm temperate forest by Wen Li, Mingyang Liu, Mengke Li, Ruomin Sun, Tenglong Zhou, Yaqi He, Jianing Mao, Chang Liu, Lei Ma, Shenglei Fu

“…Leaves, as a key focus in studying plant functional traits, present an area where the impact of nitrogen deposition and altered rainfall patterns on functional diversity remains ambiguous. …”
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Effects of plasma-activated water on structural and functional properties of PSE-like chicken protein isolate by Ke Li, Yanfang Zhou, Chenyan Zhu, Manting Du, Bo Chen, Dianbo Zhao, Yanhong Bai

“…The present investigation aimed to improve the functional properties of PPI by employing plasma activation water (PAW), with the ultimate goal of enhancing its utility in various applications. …”
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Hypertension, Sarcopenia, and Global Cognitive Function in Community-Dwelling Older Women: A Preliminary Study by Hélio José Coelho-Júnior, Bruno Bavaresco Gambassi, Maria-Claudia Irigoyen, Ivan de Oliveira Gonçalves, Paula de Lourdes Lauande Oliveira, Paulo Adriano Schwingel, Cândida Helena Lopes Alves, Ricardo Yukio Asano, Marco Carlos Uchida, Bruno Rodrigues

“…The present study aimed to investigate whether sarcopenia interferes in the association between HTN and cognitive function in community-dwelling older women. …”
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