Effect of Pretransplant Use of Calcimimetic on Parathyroid Function after Renal Transplantation by Kanako Bokuda, Satoshi Morimoto, Yasufumi Seki, Noriyoshi Takano, Atsuhiro Ichihara

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Psychomotor function in chronic daily Cannabis smokers during sustained abstinence. by Wendy M Bosker, Erin L Karschner, Dayong Lee, Robert S Goodwin, Jussi Hirvonen, Robert B Innis, Eef L Theunissen, Kim P C Kuypers, Marilyn A Huestis, Johannes G Ramaekers

“…<h4>Background</h4>The present study assessed psychomotor function in chronic, daily cannabis smokers during 3 weeks continuously monitored abstinence on a secure research unit. …”
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The malaria secretome: from algorithms to essential function in blood stage infection. by Christiaan van Ooij, Pamela Tamez, Souvik Bhattacharjee, N Luisa Hiller, Travis Harrison, Konstantinos Liolios, Taco Kooij, Jai Ramesar, Bharath Balu, John Adams, Andrew P Waters, Chris J Janse, Kasturi Haldar

“…Attempted deletions of the genes encoding the conserved exported proteins were not successful, but additional functional analyses revealed the first conserved secretome function. …”
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Nutritional and functional properties of underutilized shellfish (molluscs), limpet (Patella vulgata) by Mas Munira Rambli, Eng-Tong Phuah, Nazlin K. Howell

“…In this study, the nutritional and techno-functional properties of limpets, found attached to rocks on the shores of Cornwall, Wales and Scotland were explored for the first time. …”
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A method for isolating and cryopreserving intact mitochondria with improved integrity and functionality by Arima Okutani, Jannatul Naima, Asaka Ogihara, Taihei Motoichi, Ikuroh Ohsawa, Yoshihiro Ohta

“…These findings suggest that our isolation and cryopreservation protocols are promising for applications requiring intact, functional mitochondria.…”
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Catalytic diazene synthesis from sterically hindered amines for deaminative functionalization by Taro Tsuji, Isora Fukumoto, Takara Hario, Mikihiro Hayashi, Ayumi Osawa, Takashi Ohshima, Ryo Yazaki

“…Abstract Primary amines are highly ubiquitous functional groups found in diverse natural products and building blocks. …”
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Metabolism and Ovarian Function in PCOS Women: A Therapeutic Approach with Inositols by Antonio Simone Laganà, Paola Rossetti, Massimo Buscema, Sandro La Vignera, Rosita Angela Condorelli, Giuseppe Gullo, Roberta Granese, Onofrio Triolo

“…The purpose of this review is to provide an update on inositol signaling and correlate data on biological functions of these multifaceted molecules, in view of a rational use for the therapy in women with PCOS.…”
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Evidence-based research on the nutritional and health effects of functional components of tea by HE Zhijian, LI Yuping, BU Fan, CUI Jia, BI Xinwen, CUI Yuanjie, GUO Zhiyuan, LI Ming

“…At present, researchers from the academic circles have continuously carried out animal and human experiments on the health effects of various functional components of tea, which has accumulated abundant research data and materials. …”
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Octarepeat region flexibility impacts prion function, endoproteolysis and disease manifestation by Agnes Lau, Alex McDonald, Nathalie Daude, Charles E Mays, Eric D Walter, Robin Aglietti, Robert CC Mercer, Serene Wohlgemuth, Jacques van der Merwe, Jing Yang, Hristina Gapeshina, Chae Kim, Jennifer Grams, Beipei Shi, Holger Wille, Aru Balachandran, Gerold Schmitt‐Ulms, Jiri G Safar, Glenn L Millhauser, David Westaway

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Improving microbial fitness in the mammalian gut by in vivo temporal functional metagenomics by Stephanie J Yaung, Luxue Deng, Ning Li, Jonathan L Braff, George M Church, Lynn Bry, Harris H Wang, Georg K Gerber

“…We present Temporal FUnctional Metagenomics sequencing (TFUMseq), a platform to functionally mine bacterial genomes for genes that contribute to fitness of commensal bacteria in vivo. …”
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Expression and function of Connexin 43 and Connexin 37 in the murine zona glomerulosa by Gabriel Stölting, Nicole Hellmig, Hoang An Dinh, Frederike Butz, Ali Kerim Secener, Marina Volkert, Ute I. Scholl

“…The recent discovery of mutations in CADM1 was linked to impaired GJ function in the ZG. Based on published transcriptomics data, we re‐examined the presence and functional impact of GJ in the ZG. …”
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Improving the core functions of primary care in a Ugandan rural district by Innocent K. Besigye, Robert J. Mash

“…Background: In many countries, the core functions of primary care (PC) continue to perform poorly and therefore need improvement, guided by interventions developed in collaboration with key stakeholders. …”
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Isomorphisms of some algebras of analytic functions of bounded type on Banach spaces by S.I. Halushchak

“…In this paper we investigate conditions of isomorphism of the topological algebras $H_{b\mathbb{A}}(X)$ and $H_{b\mathbb{P}}(Y).$ We also present some applications for algebras of symmetric analytic functions of bounded type. …”
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Evaluation of Kidney Function in Bipolar Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study by Santiago Fernandes, Thiago Cerqueira Silva, Caroline Dalallana, Antônio Raimundo Pinto, Carla Daltro, Ângela Miranda Scippa

“…In this cross-sectional study data was collected using the instruments: 1 – Clinical and sociodemographic data questionnaire, developed by the Brazilian Consortium for Bipolar Disorder Research; 2 – Structured Clinical Interview for the DSM-IV Axis I Disorders; 3 – Hamilton’s Rating Scale for Depression, to evaluate depressive symptoms and 4 – Young’s Rating Scale for Mania to evaluate mania symptoms. Renal function was calculated through the CKD/EPI formula for eGFR. 95 patients were included in the final analysis. 26 (27.4%) patients presented reduction in eGFR, 21 (22,1%) with eGFR between 60 to 89 and 5 (5,2%) below 60. …”
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The prevalence, correlates, and clinical implications of hoarding behaviors in high-functioning autism by Mohamed Abouzed, Amjad Gabr, Khaled A. Elag, Mahmoud Soliman, Nisrin Elsaadouni, Nasr Abou Elzahab, Mostafa Barakat, Ashraf Elsherbiny

“…Abstract This study aimed to investigate the relationships between hoarding behaviors, autism characteristics, and demographic factors in adults diagnosed with high-functioning ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). A total of 112 adults, aged 18–35, with high-functioning ASD completed self-reported assessments on hoarding (Savings Inventory-Revised; SI-R) and autism traits (Autism-Spectrum Quotient; AQ). …”
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Methodological approaches to the efficient functioning assessment of the modern upper structure track by E. N. Efimova, N. P. Vinogorov, A. A. Shiladzhyan, V. M. Koshelev, D. A. Valov, N. V. Kuznetsova

“…The article covers the approaches to assessing the efficient functioning of the modern upper structure track and aims at developing these approaches in the process of using the track superstructure materials — rails, fasteners, sleepers, ballast — under given operating conditions.Materials and methods. …”
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Digital Neuropsychology: Technological Approaches for the Assessment of Cognitive Functions in Older Adults by Elif Yıldırım

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Health benefits of fish and fish by-products—a nutritional and functional perspective by Sana Noreen, Bushra Hashmi, Patrick Maduabuchi Aja, Ayomide Victor Atoki

“…Fish and their by-products are also excellent sources for developing various nutraceutical and functional foods to fight against multiple human disorders. …”
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Experimental Characteristics of Mechanical Continuously Variable Transmission with Internal Force Functions by A. V. Yurkevich, A. V. Tereshin, V. A. Soldatkin

“…The paper proposes a new type of a mechanical continuously variable transmission with internal force functions  to upgrade the energy efficiency of a vehicle equipped with a conventional engine. …”
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Evaluation of Functional Outcomes of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Hamstring Autograft by Mansi Jitendra Patel, Jaysinh Shambhu Cauhan, Lalit Bambhaniya, Tejas Jogi, Utkarsh Panchal, Aakash Koladiya, Neel Bhavsar

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