Reversed Effects of Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation following Motor Training That Vary as a Function of Training-Induced Changes in Corticospinal Excitability by Tino Stöckel, Jeffery J. Summers, Mark R. Hinder

“…The purpose of the present study was to explore the effect of iTBS on CSE and performance following motor learning. …”
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Functional Consequences for Apoptosis by Transcription Elongation Regulator 1 (TCERG1)-Mediated Bcl-x and Fas/CD95 Alternative Splicing. by Marta Montes, Mayte Coiras, Soraya Becerra, Cristina Moreno-Castro, Elena Mateos, Jara Majuelos, F Javier Oliver, Cristina Hernández-Munain, José Alcamí, Carlos Suñé

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A step forward in enhancing the health-promoting properties of whole tomato as a functional food to lower the impact of non-communicable diseases by Pier Giorgio Natali, Pier Giorgio Natali, Mauro Piantelli, Alessandra Sottini, Margherita Eufemi, Cristina Banfi, Luisa Imberti

“…Nutritional interventions facilitating the consumption of natural, affordable, and environment-compatible health-promoting functional foods are a promising strategy for controlling non-communicable diseases. …”
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The Efficacy of Inositol and N-Acetyl Cysteine Administration (Ovaric HP) in Improving the Ovarian Function in Infertile Women with PCOS with or without Insulin Resistance by Angela Sacchinelli, Roberta Venturella, Daniela Lico, Annalisa Di Cello, Antonella Lucia, Erika Rania, Roberto Cirillo, Fulvio Zullo

“…The association NAC + Inositol + folic, regardless of insulin-resistance state, seems to improve ovarian function in PCOS patients. Therefore, inositol and NAC may have additional noninsulin-related mechanisms of action that allow achieving benefits also in those patients with negative HOMA-index.…”
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Multi-Period Operational Modelling and Optimization for Large-Scale Natural Gas Networks Considering Linepack Functions in Long-Distance Transmission Pipelines by Wenwen Zhang, Qiaoqiao Tang, Xuenong Gao, Rujin Zhou

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Phenylacetylglutamine produced from injury lung alveolar epithelial cells promotes the function of BMSCs by regulating NONRATT006276.2/Mapt pathway by Tianyun Yang, Juan Peng, Rongrong Ren, Lin Song

“…Abstract Mesenchymal stem cell (MSC)-based therapy regenerates damaged structures of the respiratory system and restores lung function, thus providing a promising therapeutic approach for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. …”
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Automated Determination of Arterial Input Function for Dynamic Susceptibility Contrast MRI from Regions around Arteries Using Independent Component Analysis by Sharon Chen, Yu-Chang Tyan, Jui-Jen Lai, Chin-Ching Chang

“…Quantitative cerebral blood flow (CBF) measurement using dynamic susceptibility contrast- (DSC-) MRI requires accurate estimation of the arterial input function (AIF). The present work utilized the independent component analysis (ICA) method to determine the AIF in the regions adjacent to the middle cerebral artery (MCA) by the alleviated confounding of partial volume effect. …”
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The supportive nature of Classroom Codeswitching functions in a Mexican EFL higher education language center: Does Codeswitching remain inadequately misunderstood? by Tatiana E. Galván De la Fuente, Jesús E. Fong Flores

“…Key words: Code-switching, only in English, code- switching functions, Conversation Analysis Approach, English as a foreign language…”
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The Role of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor as an Essential Mediator in Neuronal Functions and the Therapeutic Potential of Its Mimetics for Neuroprotection in Neurologic and Psy... by Tadahiro Numakawa, Ryutaro Kajihara

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Characterization of Amino Acid Composition, Nutritional Value, and Glycemic Index Study of Eleusine coracana Grains: A Functional Food for Diabetes Management by Mizan Imam, Anish Murtaja Alam Khan, Mohit Suyal, Sultan Zahiruddin, Vineet Jain, Sayeed Ahmad, Kailash Chandra

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Flood Classification and Improved Loss Function by Combining Deep Learning Models to Improve Water Level Prediction in a Small Mountain Watershed by Rukai Wang, Ximin Yuan, Fuchang Tian, Minghui Liu, Xiujie Wang, Xiaobin Li, Minrui Wu

“…ABSTRACT Floods are major natural disasters that present considerable challenges to socioeconomic and ecological systems. …”
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Intra-session reliability of knee flexion-extension muscle strength monitored using a functional electromechanical dynamometer in female soccer players by Oscar Andrades-Ramírez, Oscar Andrades-Ramírez, David Ulloa-Díaz, Bryan Alfaro Castillo, Vanessa Saavedra-Ibaca, Gustavo Muñoz-Bustos, Luis-Javier Chirosa-Ríos

“…These reported antecedents may facilitate a more specific evaluation of the function of the muscles of the lower limbs.…”
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Impact of Baseline Kidney Function on the Rate of Progressive Kidney Disease After Pregnancy: A Population-Based Cohort Study Research Protocol by Lavanya Bathini, Nivethika Jeyakumar, Jessica Sontrop, Eric McArthur, Yuguang Kang, Bin Luo, Aminu Bello, David Collister, Sofia Ahmed, Padma Kaul, Erik Youngson, Branko Braam, Nir Melamed, Michelle Hladunewich, Amit X. Garg

“…We hypothesize that a statistical interaction will be present. We will present weighted cause-specific hazard ratios (HRs) and cumulative incidence function (CIF) curves for up to 10 years of follow-up for the pregnant and non-pregnant groups stratified by each eGFR category. …”
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Different whole body HIIT protocols do not promote different muscle thickness and functional adaptations among healthy physically active subjects by Alexandre L. Evangelista, Júlio B. B. de Camargo, Roberta L. Rica, Luiz Carlos Carnevali Júnior, Gregg S. Mallett, Valentina Bullo, Marco Bergamin, Stefano Gobbo, Danilo S. Bocalini

“…IntroductionDespite robust evidence on the benefits of high intensity interval training using body weight (WB-HIIT), the effects of different training configurations on morpho-functional adaptations are still unclear. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to assess the effects of two distinct WB-HIIT protocols on morphological and general fitness adaptations in healthy active young individuals.MethodsThirty-four participants (22 males and 12 females) were randomly assigned to one of the following groups: 30 s of all-out effort interspersed with 10 s of passive recovery (G30 × 10, n = 17) or 40 s of an all-out effort interspersed with 20 s of passive recovery (G40 × 20, n = 17). …”
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Growth Arrest-Specific 6 Enhances the Suppressive Function of CD4+CD25+ Regulatory T Cells Mainly through Axl Receptor by Guang-ju Zhao, Jia-yi Zheng, Jia-lan Bian, Long-wang Chen, Ning Dong, Yan Yu, Guang-liang Hong, Arvine Chandoo, Yong-Ming Yao, Zhong-qiu Lu

“…Naturally occurring CD4+CD25+ regulatory T cells (Tregs) are essential for the active suppression of autoimmunity. The present study was designed to investigate whether Tregs express TAM receptors and the potential role of Gas6-TAM signal in regulating the suppressive function of Tregs. …”
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Improving Triterpenoid Extraction Efficiency from <i>Inonotus hispidus</i> Using Macroporous Adsorption Resin: An Aim for Functional Food Development by Shuhan Dong, Shuliang Liu, Shilong Wang, Zhengliang Qi, Qianqian Zhuang, Xinli Liu

“…Conclusively, the application of MAR presents an efficient and cost-effective technique for extracting <i>I. hispidus</i> triterpenoids, making it well-suited for functional food production requirements.…”
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IGF-1 secreted by mesenchymal stem cells affects the function of lymphatic endothelial progenitor cells: a potential strategy for the treatment of lymphedema by Zekuan Xue, Dongdong Yang, Zhiwei Jin, Yijie Li, Yunfei Yu, Xinchun Zhao, Yongzhou Huang, Shengqiu Jia, Tong Zhang, Guilin Huang, Jixue Hou

“…Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can participate in lymphangiogenesis through paracrine effects, while lymphatic endothelial progenitor cells (LEPCs), a subpopulation of endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs), can differentiate into mature lymphatic endothelial cells, thereby influencing lymphatic function. In the present study, we investigated the mechanism by which MSCs regulate the activity of LEPCs through paracrine effects and preliminarily explored the possibility of the two types of cells working together to treat lymphovascular diseases. …”
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TACSTD2 in gelatinous drop-like corneal dystrophy: variant functional analysis and expression in the cornea after limbal stem cell transplantation by Liubov O. Skorodumova, Ekaterina N. Grafskaia, Daria D. Kharlampieva, Dmitry I. Maltsev, Tatiana V. Petrova, Alexandra V. Kanygina, Elena V. Fedoseeva, Pavel V. Makarov, Boris E. Malyugin

“…GDLD is characterized by the loss of barrier function in corneal epithelial cells (CECs) and amyloid deposition due to pathogenic variants in the TACSTD2 gene. …”
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Effect of Fermentation Using Lactobacillus plantarum A6 on the Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Precooked Sorghum bicolor and Voandzeia subterranea Blended Flour by Thierry Marcel Beumo Ntsamo, Bouba Adji Mohammadou, Alphonse Tegang Sokamte, Nicolas Yanou Njintang, Leopold Ngoune Tatsadjieu

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New insights into radioresistance in breast cancer identify a dual function of miR‐122 as a tumor suppressor and oncomiR by Isidro X. Perez‐Añorve, Claudia H. Gonzalez‐De la Rosa, Ernesto Soto‐Reyes, Fredy O. Beltran‐Anaya, Oscar Del Moral‐Hernandez, Marisol Salgado‐Albarran, Oscar Angeles‐Zaragoza, Juan A. Gonzalez‐Barrios, Daniel A. Landero‐Huerta, Margarita Chavez‐Saldaña, Alejandro Garcia‐Carranca, Nicolas Villegas‐Sepulveda, Elena Arechaga‐Ocampo

“…Functional analysis revealed that miR‐122 has a role as a tumor suppressor in parental cells by decreasing survival and promoting radiosensitivity. …”
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