Effect of Pulmonary Hypertension Severity on Graft Function and Quality of Life after Transplantation in Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease by susan Mohammadi-Kebar, Saeed Hoseininia, Afshan Sharghi, Elham yousefi-Ardabili

“…Introduction:The present study aimed to assess the effect of pulmonary hypertension (PH) severity on the quality of life after transplantation in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD).Materials and Methods: In this cohort study, 60 ESRD patients who underwent kidney transplantation were followed for at least one year. …”
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Consumption of High-Polyphenol Dark Chocolate Improves Endothelial Function in Individuals with Stage 1 Hypertension and Excess Body Weight by Lívia de Paula Nogueira, Marcela Paranhos Knibel, Márcia Regina Simas Gonçalves Torres, José Firmino Nogueira Neto, Antonio Felipe Sanjuliani

“…Recent evidence suggests that high-polyphenol dark chocolate improves endothelial function and lowers blood pressure. This study aimed to evaluate the association of chocolate 70% cocoa intake with metabolic profile, oxidative stress, inflammation, blood pressure, and endothelial function in stage 1 hypertensives with excess body weight. …”
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Neuroplastin genetically interacts with Cadherin 23 and the encoded isoform Np55 is sufficient for cochlear hair cell function and hearing. by Sherylanne Newton, Fanbo Kong, Adam J Carlton, Carlos Aguilar, Andrew Parker, Gemma F Codner, Lydia Teboul, Sara Wells, Steve D M Brown, Walter Marcotti, Michael R Bowl

“…Here we have utilised several distinct mouse models to elaborate upon the spatial, temporal, and functional requirement of Nptn for hearing. While we demonstrate that both Np55 and Np65 are present in cochlear cells, characterisation of a Np65-specific mouse knockout shows normal hearing thresholds indicating that Np65 is functionally redundant for hearing. …”
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The Functioning of the Image of a Military Pilot in the Framework of Traditional Plot Schemes of Socialist Realism (Based on the Essays by M. Chechneva) by Tatyana A. Zagidulina

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PLD3 is a neuronal lysosomal phospholipase D associated with β-amyloid plaques and cognitive function in Alzheimer's disease. by Alex G Nackenoff, Timothy J Hohman, Sarah M Neuner, Carolyn S Akers, Nicole C Weitzel, Alena Shostak, Shawn M Ferguson, Bret Mobley, David A Bennett, Julie A Schneider, Angela L Jefferson, Catherine C Kaczorowski, Matthew S Schrag

“…Phospholipase D3 (PLD3) is a protein of unclear function that structurally resembles other members of the phospholipase D superfamily. …”
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Identification and functional analysis of the S-layer protein SplA of Paenibacillus larvae, the causative agent of American Foulbrood of honey bees. by Lena Poppinga, Bettina Janesch, Anne Fünfhaus, Gerhard Sekot, Eva Garcia-Gonzalez, Gillian Hertlein, Kati Hedtke, Christina Schäffer, Elke Genersch

“…The existence of a functional S-layer protein is novel for this bacterial species. …”
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Elamipretide enhances post-thaw rooster sperm quality by mitigating oxidative stress and optimizing mitochondrial function during cryopreservation by Abouzar Najafi, Seyed Davood Sharifi, Ramin Farhadi, Shorsh Hussein Bapir

“…Mitochondrial activity peaked at 9 µmol/L (60.21 ± 1.92), reflecting enhanced cell vitality and function. However, the effects were diminished at 12 µmol/L, indicating toxicity at higher concentrations. …”
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Conditional knockout of C/EBPβ in epidermis results in dysregulated lipid biosynthesis and a defect in skin barrier function. by Kevin J Mills, Michael Doyle, John S House, John G Witherspoon, Daniel Krakko, Whitney L Stutts, Jessie R Chappel, Jonathan R Hall, Erin S Baker, Robert C Smart

“…Finally, we assessed the functional consequences of the loss C/EBPβ on epidermal barrier function and found that basal permeability barrier function as measured by transepidermal water loss (TEWL) was impaired, with an approximate doubling of TEWL in CKOβ mice. …”
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Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Flour from the Wild Edible Mushroom Termitomyces heimii Natarajan Harvested in Côte d’Ivoire by Edmond Ahipo Due, Koffi Djary Michel, Yolande Dogore Digbeu

“…In Sub-Saharan Africa, especially, in Côte d’Ivoire, the wild edible mushroom Termitomyces heimii Natarajan is the most prized and widely consumed for different reasons such as taste, flavour, attractiveness, uses as substitutes for meat or fish and medicinal values. The present study was aimed at evaluating the proximate composition and functional properties of T. heimii flour for further food products formulation. …”
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The in utero programming effect of increased maternal androgens and a direct fetal intervention on liver and metabolic function in adult sheep. by Kirsten Hogg, Charlotte Wood, Alan S McNeilly, W Colin Duncan

“…We examined the effect of prenatal androgens on liver function and metabolism of adult sheep. As non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is increased in PCOS we hypothesized that this, and other important liver pathways including metabolic function, insulin-like growth factor (IGF) and steroid receptivity, would be affected. …”
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Exploring the functional and immune landscape of E-β thalassemia patients through RNA sequencing of peripheral blood mononuclear cells by Nibedita Mitra, Prosanto Chowdhury, Anupam Basu

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Eye tracking-based dual task in rehabilitation of motor and cognitive function in post-stroke patients: a literature review by Marcella Sugianto, Yuda Zhou, Jifang Qiu

“…Stroke often leads to significant impairments in motor function, cognitive processing, and visual fields, necessitating the development of effective rehabilitation strategies. …”
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Identification and Functional Characterization of Alfalfa (<i>Medicago sativa</i> L.) Expansins in Regulating Arabidopsis Shoot and Root Development by Longxing Hu, Mengran Zhao, Yu Hu, Qian Xu, Rui Lu

“…However, little is known about their biological functions in alfalfa (<i>Medicago sativa</i> L.). In the present study, 30 <i>MsEXP</i> genes were identified in the alfalfa (cultivar “zhongmu-1”) genome. …”
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Optimizing Edible Sorghum Bowls: Effects of Roasting and Edible Flower Powder Enhancement on Technological, Nutritional, Antioxidant, and Functional Properties by Devatha Manivel, Raajeswari Paramasivam, Swarup Roy

“…The standardized sorghum bowl was analyzed for nutritional value; optical, technological, functional, and mechanical properties; and shelf life, and the results were discussed. …”
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Soy Glycinin Contains a Functional Inhibitory Sequence against Muscle-Atrophy-Associated Ubiquitin Ligase Cbl-b by Tomoki Abe, Shohei Kohno, Tomonari Yama, Arisa Ochi, Takuro Suto, Katsuya Hirasaka, Ayako Ohno, Shigetada Teshima-Kondo, Yuushi Okumura, Motoko Oarada, Inho Choi, Rie Mukai, Junji Terao, Takeshi Nikawa

“…Soy glycinin contains a functional inhibitory sequence against muscle-atrophy-associated ubiquitin ligase Cbl-b. …”
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Digital Clubbing Is Associated with Higher Serum KL-6 Levels and Lower Pulmonary Function in Patients with Interstitial Lung Disease by Kazushige Shiraishi, Torahiko Jinta, Naoki Nishimura, Hiroshi Nakaoka, Ryosuke Tsugitomi, Kohei Okafuji, Atsushi Kitamura, Yutaka Tomishima, Gautam A. Deshpande, Tomohide Tamura

“…Although digital clubbing is a common presentation in patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD), little has been reported regarding its role in assessing patients with ILD. …”
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Autophagy-enhancing strategies to promote intestinal viral resistance and mucosal barrier function in SARS-CoV-2 infection by Anusca G. Rader, Alexandra P.M. Cloherty, Kharishma S. Patel, Dima D.A. Almandawi, Jimena Perez-Vargas, Manon E. Wildenberg, Vanesa Muncan, Renée R.C.E. Schreurs, François Jean, Carla M.S. Ribeiro

“…In addition, the autophagy blockers restored the barrier function of infected intestinal epithelium. In this addendum, using human intestinal organoids, we present evidence for a protective role of intrinsic higher levels of autophagy flux in limiting intestinal SARS-CoV-2 infection. …”
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Comprehensive identification of GSK3 gene family in celery and functional characterization of AgSK22 involvement in salt stress by Xinyue Guo, Lan Zhang, Qing Zhang, Xinyue Yan, Chunliu Zuo, Xiaoming Song, Min Yuan

“…The results would provide guidance for functional characterizations of the AgSK genes in modulating the agronomic traits associated with abiotic stresses in celery.…”
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Spectroscopic Study of Ice Analogs of Trans-Neptunian Objects Exposed to Ionizing Radiation. II. Infrared Spectra and Functional Groups by Chaojiang Zhang, Jia Wang, Andrew M. Turner, Leslie A. Young, Ralf I. Kaiser

“…The spectral data suggest that complex organic and inorganic products are synthesized when carbon-bearing ice mixtures are exposed to proxies of Galactic cosmic-ray and solar wind irradiation. A series of functional groups of hydrocarbons, hydroxyl, amine, carbonyl, imine, cyanate, and nitrile are identified, which can be incorporated in complex compounds including alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, amines, amides, cyanates, and nitriles along with critical prebiotic molecules such as sugar and amino acids. …”
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Markers of Gut Health in Small Animals: Focus on Fatty Acids and Amino Acids as Indicators of Intestinal Functionality and Microbiome Activity by Ana I. Rey, Cristina Higueras, Patricia Olmeda, Angel Sainz, Beatriz G. Gálvez, Mar Larrosa

“…This review presents an overview of markers that could be used for the assessment of intestinal health, focusing extensively on functional biomarkers, with particular attention to fatty acids (including short-chain fatty acids, SCFAs) and amino acids. …”
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