Mechanism of pentoxifylline mediated down-regulation of killer lineage cell functions by R. S. Parhar, P. Ernst, K. Sheth, M. Einspenner, S. Al-Sedairy

“…Pentoxifylline (PTX) is known to modulate neutrophil functions. In the present study the effects of PTX on lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and cytokine induced T-cell and macrophage (ΦM) activation, and on natural killer (NK) cell and lymphokine activated killer (LAK) cell mediated cytotoxicity were examined. …”
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Recent advances in the study of reproductive function in pediatric patients with brain tumors by Rui Zhang, Linlin Liu, Xinyu Dai, Yan Ju, Yanming Ren

“…This article is dedicated to comprehensively reviewing the latest research advancements regarding the relationship between pediatric brain tumors and reproductive function, thereby providing a valuable reference for safeguarding the reproductive function of pediatric patients afflicted with brain tumors.…”
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Footprint of Domestic Processing on Safety and Functional Properties of Italian Black Garlic by Davide Addazii, Chiara Cevoli, Flavia Casciano, Federico Ferioli, Tullia Gallina Toschi, Andrea Gianotti, Lorenzo Nissen

“…Additionally, the derived product of the industrial maturation process, known as black garlic, is famous for its functional properties. The novelty of the present work is to characterize the functional properties of domestically produced black garlic. …”
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Biomimetic layered, ecological, advanced, multi-functional film for sustainable packaging by Puneet S. Dhatt, Acadia Hu, Cheng Hu, Vincent Huynh, Susie Y. Dai, Joshua S. Yuan

“…Current bioplastics are either: short of mechanical properties, like polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB); lack room temperature biodegradability, like polylactic acid (PLA); or lack the functionality to create additional values. Here, we present the bioinspired Layered, Ecological, Advanced, and multi-Functional Film (LEAFF), for sustainable plastic packaging. …”
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Valorization of Cordia gum: A Natural Hydrocolloid for Functional Food Innovation by Singh Ashmita, Singh Brahma N., Thakur Monika

“…Gums, as natural hydrocolloids, play a crucial role in enhancing the functionality and stability of food products. The present study focuses on the extraction, characterization, and functional evaluation of Cordia fruit gum for its application in value-added food formulations. …”
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Functions of English-Language Borrowings in Russian and Italian (on the Basis of Radio Discourse) by E. V. Volkova, A. A. Khustenko, E. A. Sherina

“…The results of a comparative analysis of Russian and Italian radio speeches are presented. It is established that English-language borrowings have an extensive set of functions that are auxiliary in relation to the system-forming function of radio discourse - the impact on the target audience. …”
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Functionally novel invasive predator eradicates herbivores of a littoral community by Veijo Jormalainen, Essi Kiiskinen, Veera Hauhia, Sami Merilaita

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Functioning and associated factors in older adult users of primary health care by Chris Evert Moura Tabosa de Figueiredo, Shamyr Sulyvan de Castro, Marcelo José Monteiro Ferreira

“…Age was associated with the loss of functioning across all WHODAS 2.0 domains (p<0.01). …”
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SURGERY FOR LATE RADIATION NECROSIS FOCI IN THE FUNCTIONALLY IMPORTANT CEREBRAL AREAS by G. I. Kovalev, I. S. Blumenau, G. G. Muzlaev

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Equalizing the response of the FOOT calorimeter as a function of the ion energy and charge by Valetti Alessandro

“…The modified Birks-energy-response-function shows an excellent agreement with the response of the crystals between 50 and 430 MeV/u for all the ions, although a dependence of the parameters on Z is observed. …”
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Research Progress on the Immune Function of Liver Sinusoidal Endothelial Cells in Sepsis by Xinrui Wang, Zhe Guo, Yuxiang Xia, Xuesong Wang, Zhong Wang

“…Unlike general endothelial cells, which mainly provide a barrier function within the body, LSECs also have important functions in the clearance and regulation of the immune response. …”
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Comparative Study on Renal Function Parameters During Normal Pregnancy and Preeclampsia by Widad A. Hasan

“…The aim of the current study is to determine the renal function parameters as blood urea and serum creatinine levels in preeclamptic patients and to compare it with the normal pregnant women. …”
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Harnessing the therapeutic potential of bacterial extracellular vesicles via functional peptides by Yejiao Shi, Zelin Zheng, Wen Wang, Honggang Hu

“…Herein, the present perspective is dedicated to overview the most recent advancements in exploring functional peptides for bridging BEVs to disease treatment, and to provide valuable insights for the future development of innovative therapeutic modalities.…”
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Watermarking public‐key cryptographic functionalities and implementations: The case of encryption and signatures by Foteini Baldimtsi, Aggelos Kiayias, Katerina Samari

“…Abstract A watermarking scheme for a public‐key cryptographic functionality enables the embedding of a mark in the instance of the secret‐key algorithm such that the functionality of the original scheme is maintained, while it is infeasible for an adversary to remove the mark (unremovability) or mark a fresh object without the marking key (unforgeability). …”
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Growth of Hymenaea stigonocarpa as a function of the addition of residues in degraded soil by Kellian K. G. S. Mizobata, Cinthia M. Santos, Kátia L. Maltoni, Gláucia A. Faria, Ana M. R. Cassiolato

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Yield and quality of densely cultivated onion cultivars as function of nitrogen fertilization by Francisco das C. Gonçalves, Leilson C. Grangeiro, Valdivia de F. L. de Sousa, Jandeilson P. dos Santos, Francisco I. de Souza, Luiz R. R. da Silva

“…ABSTRACT Nitrogen exerts a marked influence on the yield and quality of the onion. The present work was developed from June to October 2016, aiming to evaluate the yield and quality of two cultivars of onion under a system densified as a function of nitrogen doses in Mossoró, RN, Brazil. …”
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Compensatory Structural Adaptive Modifications of Vagina in Response to Functional Demand in Goat by Amer M. Hussin, Nazih W. Zaid, S. O. Hussain

“…All samples were inspected under light microscope. The present study found that many constituents of the wall of the vagina, which have an important functional role, were absent; among these were the vaginal glands, goblet cells, muscularis mucosa, and lymphatic nodules. …”
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Functional immunopeptides: advancing prevention and therapeutic strategies against animal diseases by Aldryan Cristianto Pratama, Xudong Yin, Jinwei Xu, Fang He

“…It encompasses fundamental ideas, immunomodulating functions, and peptide production techniques. Additionally, the improvements and synergistic advantages attained by combining these functional immunopeptides with vaccines or using them as stand-alone therapeutic agents are emphasized. …”
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The Current Status of Somatostatin-Interneurons in Inhibitory Control of Brain Function and Plasticity by Isabelle Scheyltjens, Lutgarde Arckens

“…The lack of knowledge on SST-interneurons partially relates to the wide variety of distinct subpopulations present in the sensory neocortex. This review informs on those SST-subpopulations hitherto described based on anatomical, molecular, or electrophysiological characteristics and whose functional roles can be attributed based on specific cortical wiring patterns. …”
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Non‐linear activation function approximation using a REMEZ algorithm by Samba Raju Chiluveru, Manoj Tripathy, Bibhudutta

“…The accuracy is compared to the present state‐of‐the‐art approximation schemes. The multi‐layer perceptron model is designed to implement XOR‐gate, and it uses an approximate activation function. …”
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