Review
Agronomy
Jacek Sosnowski, Milena Truba, Viliana Vasileva
Summary: Phytohormones, with diverse structures and small molecules, regulate plant growth and development. They can be categorized as activators or inhibitors, with auxins and cytokinins belonging to the former group. Auxins stimulate the elongation growth of shoots and the production of roots, while cytokinins promote lateral shoot growth and cell division. This review paper focuses on the research progress of selected auxins and cytokinins on crops and their potential use in plant growing methods.
Review
Plant Sciences
Matthijs Oosterbeek, Jose L. Lozano-Torres, Jaap Bakker, Aska Goverse
Summary: The passage discusses the infection mechanisms of sedentary endoparasites like cyst and root-knot nematodes on important food crops, highlighting the importance of plant hormones such as indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) in the formation of feeding structures. It also points out the complexity of the molecular and biochemical mechanisms underlying these interactions and suggests potential roles for other auxins in plant-parasitic nematode infections that require further investigation.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Gulfan Ullah, Muhammad Ibrahim, Ghazala Nawaz, Amana Khatoon, Muhammad Jamil, Shafiq Ur Rehman, Essam A. Ali, Akash Tariq
Summary: This study investigated and compared the effects of plant-derived smoke (PDS) and auxin (IAA and IBA) on maize growth under the application of 2,3,5-triiodo benzoic acid (TIBA). The results showed that PDS improved germination percentage and seedling growth, while IAA and IBA combined with TIBA resulted in reduced germination. Additionally, PDS increased chlorophyll content and antioxidative enzymatic activity.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jan Martak, Tibor Liptaj, Milan Polakovic, Stefan Schlosser
Summary: The extraction performance of the new ionic liquid [C14C6C6C6P][NDec] is comparable to previously tested phosphonium ILs, with the ability to achieve high loading of butyric acid and remain in liquid state at low temperatures. The overall extraction mechanism involves competitive extraction and coextraction, with coextraction dominating at higher acid loading.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ashokkumar Natarajan, Dharani Selvam, Kalaiarasan Palaniappan, Akshaya Subbaiah Balamurali, Chandrasekaran Perumal, Rameshkumar Durai, Shakila Sadasivam, Akino Asokan, Ramadass Sivalingam, Ashok Subiramaniyan
Summary: The research focuses on optimizing the concentration of IBA to induce the production of defense-related proteins in guava plants and defend against root knot nematode. The study found that 1000 ppm of IBA prevents nematode infestation in Lucknow-49 guava plants.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Akalesh G. Yadav, Prasanta K. Mohapatra, Thichur P. Valsala, Darshan B. Sathe, Raj B. Bhatt
Summary: This study tested four extraction chromatography resins and one room temperature ionic liquid for the recovery of plutonium (IV) from nitric acid solutions. The results showed that the efficiency of metal ion uptake was inversely related to the chain length of the attached alkyl groups, and the uptake of Pu(IV) decreased with increasing nitric acid concentration in the lower acidity range, followed by an increase. Additionally, all the tested resins followed the pseudo-second order kinetic model and Langmuir monolayer adsorption model.
JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY A
(2022)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Rajesh B. Gujar, Akalesh G. Yadav, Prasanta K. Mohapatra, T. P. Valsala, Darshan B. Sathe, Raj B. Bhatt, Willem Verboom
Summary: The study tested low molecular weight diglycolamide (DGA) extractants for the extraction of europium(III) and americium(III) from nitric acid solutions in n-dodecane and 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethanesulphonyl) imide (C(4)mim center dot NTf2). Results showed that the resin containing the ionic liquid had higher europium(III) uptake values, while the resin with n-dodecane had a sharp decrease in extraction percentage after three cycles.
JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY A
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Huan Zhao, Yutao Wang, Shuai Zhao, Ying Fu, Lei Zhu
Summary: The transcription factor HB24 in the zinc finger-homeodomain family was found to regulate root hair elongation by upregulating the expression of IBR1, which is involved in the conversion of IBA to IAA. This study demonstrates a feedback loop involving HB24 and IAA in the mediation of root hair elongation.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fushan Ci, Tao Zhang, Lianzheng Zhang
Summary: This study successfully synthesized and characterized non-aromatic ring carboxylic acid ionic liquids (CNILs) with high extraction performance for indole. The study found that multifunctional sites and non-covalent interactions in the CNILs were the primary factors driving the indole extraction. Additionally, the recovered CNILs showed excellent reusability. These findings are of great significance for the development of appropriate and sustainable ionic liquid separation agents and the chemical industry's efforts in developing indole separation technologies.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Kristina Siposova, Eva Labancova, Danica Kucerova, Karin Kollarova, Zuzana Vivodova
Summary: Auxins can impact plant growth and development, with indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) showing diverse effects on maize root growth under different stress conditions. IBA at specific concentrations can alter the concentration of H2O2, activity of antioxidant enzymes, and mineral nutrient levels in plants. Notably, the application of 10(-9) M IBA had the most positive effects on plants cultivated with Cd, reducing oxidative stress and increasing nutrient uptake.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Akalesh G. Yadav, Rajesh B. Gujar, Thichur P. Valsala, Darshan B. Sathe, Raj B. Bhatt, Prasanta K. Mohapatra
Summary: The radiation stability of extraction chromatography resins containing diglycolamide ligands in an ionic liquid was investigated. The resins showed good performance even after exposure to a high dose of gamma rays.
JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY A
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Melisa Lalikoglu
Summary: Research on deep eutectic solvents in various roles in chemistry has gained significant interest in the past decade. The study found that these solvents are commonly used as green extraction media for recovering biomass conversion products. Experimental results showed that HDES containing menthol and TOPO could efficiently extract butyric acid from the aqueous phase.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dan Zhang, Junhui Pan, Deming Gong, Guowen Zhang
Summary: In this study, the binding mode between indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) and DNA was investigated, as well as the influence of IBA on DNA structure. The results showed that IBA primarily interacted with DNA through hydrogen bonds and van der Waals forces, without causing significant conformational changes in DNA. It was also found that IBA preferentially bound to the minor groove of DNA and did not cause significant damage to DNA structure.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Yun Jiao, Rangjin Xie, Hongjin Zhang
Summary: This study revealed the molecular mechanisms underlying the inhibitory effect of IBA on citrus bud germination, including the upregulation and downregulation of regulatory genes and gene function enrichment related to the treatment. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway analysis showed that genes associated with the ribosome and proteasome pathways were significantly downregulated, while the autophagy pathway was significantly upregulated.
FUNCTIONAL & INTEGRATIVE GENOMICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chuancong Yuan, Wang Zhang, Peng Li, Lili Wang
Summary: High-capacity and facile recyclability advanced carbon sorbent materials are in great demand for environmental remediation. In this study, magnetic N-self-doped hollow porous carbons (MHPCs) were synthesized and evaluated for their ability to remove indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) from water. The results showed that MHPC-700 exhibited excellent adsorption performance with a theoretical maximum adsorption capacity of 598.3 mg/g.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Zahra Dehghani, Morteza Akhond, Ghodratollah Absalan
Summary: The study utilized CQDs-SiO2@MIP as fluorescent nanoprobes to achieve sensitive, repeatable, and reproducible enantioselective quantification of naproxen molecules, with a wide linear working range and higher calibration sensitivity for S-naproxen. The method showed good repeatability and reproducibility.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fatemeh Rahnama, Hossein Ashrafi, Morteza Akhond, Ghodratollah Absalan
Summary: The study demonstrates that the Ag-2-OAg2CO3/rGO nanocomposite exhibits higher photocatalytic efficiency and faster photodegradation rate for environmental pollutants. This nanocomposite effectively absorbs visible light and enhances carrier transportation, with statistical analysis confirming its good fit to kinetic models and adsorption processes.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Hossein Ashrafi, Morteza Akhond, Maryam Zare, Ghodratollah Absalan
Summary: Carbon ring-carbon nitride nanosheets (C-ring-C3N4) were synthesized using glucose as the carbon source and demonstrated excellent photocatalytic performance in degrading methylene blue and photocatalytic reduction of CO2 to CH4. The results showed that C-ring-C3N4 nanosheets had significantly higher catalytic activity compared to bulk C3N4 and could effectively convert CO2 to CH4 under light irradiation. This study highlights the potential of C-ring-C3N4 as a sustainable solution for solar-to-fuel conversion and environmental pollutant remediation.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Saeed Reza Hormozi Jangi, Morteza Akhond
Summary: The urease was immobilized onto NEQC-340 efficiently, enhancing the enzyme's properties and showing high efficiency in urea biodegradation.
PROCESS BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Saeed Reza Hormozi Jangi, Morteza Akhond
Summary: A novel method was used to synthesize high quantum yield nanoprobes with excellent enantioselectivity, and a label-free spectrofluorimetric nanosensor was developed for the enantioselective determination of leucine, showing superior selectivity and sensitivity.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Hossein Ashrafi, Fatemeh Rahnama, Morteza Akhond, Ghodratollah Absalan
Summary: Nanocubic MoS2-FeS2, as a photocatalyst, exhibits high efficiency in adsorption and degradation of methylene blue and reduction of Cr(VI) through hole-mediated photodegradation process.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Oldouz Heidary, Morteza Akhond, Bahram Hemmateenejad
Summary: A simple and rapid on-site iodometric titration method utilizing a combination of traditional redox titration and microfluidic paper-based analytical devices (muPADs) is proposed. The proposed method allows for the determination of target analyte concentrations within 30 seconds, without the need for instruments or calibration. The feasibility of the method is confirmed through analysis of real samples, showing highly consistent results with standard methods.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Saeed Reza Hormozi Jangi, Morteza Akhond
Summary: Acetylcholinesterase was successfully covalently immobilized on mercaptoacetic acid-functionalized magnetic nanoparticles, leading to improved kinetics, stability, and activity in organic solvents. The immobilized enzyme exhibited high activity and stability, making it a promising candidate for ester synthesis.
PROCESS BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Elaheh Talebanpour Bayat, Morteza Akhond, Bahram Hemmateenejad
Summary: In this study, two-dimensional correlation spectroscopy and chemometrics analysis of infrared spectra are used to characterize structural features of EG-W binary solutions. Three distinctive regions were observed with different contributions of hydrophobic backbone and hydrophilic groups. The aqueous solutions of EG undergo a transition from EG-like to water-like solution. The EG-W mixtures are stabilized by hydrogen bonding interactions. A chemical model of EG-W interaction is proposed.
JOURNAL OF CHEMOMETRICS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Hossein Ashrafi, Morteza Akhond, Behzad Haghighi
Summary: Thermal method was used to synthesize O-doped and N-doped graphite materials, which were then used to prepare graphite paste electrodes. The results showed that doping of O and N in the synthesized materials increased both the defect density and the rate of heterogeneous electron transfer at the corresponding paste electrodes.
ACS APPLIED ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Saeed Reza Hormozi Jangi, Morteza Akhond
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Saeed Reza Hormozi Jangi, Morteza Akhond
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL SCIENCES
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Leila Sheikhian, Morteza Akhond, Ghodratollah Absalan
ACTA CHIMICA SLOVENICA
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Hamzeh Pezhhan, Morteza Akhond, Mojtaba Shamsipur
ANALYTICAL METHODS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Morteza Akhond, Saeed Reza Hormozi Jangi, Sedigheh Barzegar, Ghodratollah Absalan
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Qian Wu, Li Tian, Xiangyu Shan, Huiling Li, Chao Li, Juan Lu
Summary: A novel ECL sensor was developed by modifying Fe3CuO4-Ru(bpy)3+ and GO-CdS@ZnS on the electrode for the detection of permethrin. The sensor exhibited high sensitivity and a wide detection range.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Tingting Gong, Lei Liao, Bingying Jiang, Ruo Yuan, Yun Xiang
Summary: In this study, a fluorescent biosensing system for high sensitivity detection of MT was established using a new Ag+-stabilized DNA triplex probe (Ag+-SDTP) combined with catalytic hairpin assembly (CHA) and CRISPR/Cas12a signal enhancements. The sensing method is able to selectively detect MT from other non-specific molecules and can achieve low level detection of MT in diluted human serums, demonstrating its potential for monitoring disease-specific MT biomarker at trace levels.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Estrella Sanz Rodriguez, Kyra Wood, Paul R. Haddad, Brett Paull
Summary: This study presents a simple, rapid, and reliable method for determining boron in aqueous solutions using suppressed ion chromatography coupled to electrospray ionisation-triple quadrupole mass spectrometry. The method achieved a low limit of detection and demonstrated excellent analytical performance.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Aline Cournut, Paul Moustiez, Yannick Coffinier, Christine Enjalbal, Claudia Bich
Summary: Alzheimer's disease is a major cause of senile dementia and is characterized by the aggregation of neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques in the brain. The A beta 1-42 peptide is considered the primary cause of neurotoxicity due to its insolubility and subsequent aggregation. A beta 1-42 and A beta 1-40 have been identified as relevant biomarkers for AD diagnosis, and SurfaceAssisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Mass Spectrometry (SALDI-MS) was used to monitor the A beta 1-42/A beta 1-40 ratio without prior sample treatment.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Dotse Selali Chormey, Buse Tugba Zaman, Tulay Borahan Kustanto, Sezin Erarpat Bodur, Suleyman Bodur, Elif Ozturk Er, Sezgin Bakirdere
Summary: This review provides an overview of the harmful effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) on human health and introduces the methods for analyzing EDCs. Recent research has focused on using green chemicals, such as deep eutectic solvents (DESs), for microextraction to ensure environmental safety.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yan Zhang, Renfeng Xu, Jingjing Wu, Zhenghong Zhang, Yuhuang Wang, Hongqin Yang, Sheng Zhang
Summary: This study visualized the pore-like structures in prostate cancer cell membranes after treatment with the anticancer drug paclitaxel, demonstrating its mechanism of action related to oxidative damage.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Chihong Ma, Qin Zhou, Jinjin Shi, Hua Gao, Di Huang, Huimin Xue, Han Wang, Zhenzhong Zhang, Sen Yang, Junli Zhang, Kaixiang Zhang
Summary: We developed a CRISPR-empowered electrochemical biosensor, named PER-E-CRISPR, for amplification-free and sensitive detection of miR-21. The biosensor combines the advantages of CRISPR/Cas13a and primer exchange reaction (PER) for target amplification. Under optimized conditions, the PER-E-CRISPR assay exhibits a linear range from 10-13 to 10-7 M and a limit of detection of 30.2 fM. The biosensor shows excellent performance in actual plasma, indicating promising prospects for miRNA detection in molecular diagnosis.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Gang Liang, Jie Zhao, Yufei Gao, Tao Xie, Jianhui Zhen, Ligang Pan, Wenwen Gong
Summary: Molecular docking (MD) analysis is widely used for studying the interaction between aptamers and small molecules. This study established steady-state aptamers of tertiary structures (SATS) using specific aptamers of tetracycline antibiotics as docking models. Molecular docking results revealed multiple binding sites in the SATS of aptamers, with significant variations in binding free energy (BFE) and docking score (DS). The study also proposed a method for MD analysis based on SATS, providing insights into binding mode and predicting binding sites.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yixuan Xu, Changchang Teng, Huiping Dang, Dalong Yin, Lifeng Yan
Summary: Stable organic radical molecules with high NIR fluorescence quantum efficiency have been synthesized and encapsulated into nanoparticles, which show great potential for both photodynamic therapy (PDT) and photothermal therapy (PTT) of tumors.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yu Su, Dandan Yang, Yanjie Wang, Jie Ding, Lan Ding, Daqian Song
Summary: In this study, a highly selective molecularly imprinted polymer Cu-MIPs@CS was designed and synthesized for bisphenol A (BPA). Cu-MIPs@CS showed significantly enhanced imprinting factor and selective factor towards BPA compared to MIPs@CS. It also exhibited superior discrimination ability between BPA and its structural analogue. Additionally, Cu-MIPs@CS were successfully applied as a solid phase extraction adsorbent for the determination of BPA in drinking water samples.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yi Qiao, Qiongdan Zhang, Yukun He, Tianguang Cheng, Jing Tu
Summary: Single cell heterogeneity plays an important role in many biological phenomena, and distinguishing cells with specific mutations is beneficial for clinical diagnosis and drug screening. This study introduces a gel plate platform that can distinguish cell types based on their phenotypes, with low equipment requirement. The gel platform has potential in point-of-care circumstances and single-cell stimulation responses that prioritize efficiency and simplicity.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Chengke Wang, Shuyang Sun, Ping Wang, Huawei Zhao, Wenling Li
Summary: The food safety of aquatic products is a global concern. Nanotechnology-based analyses have advantages in the detection of bacteria, metal ions, and small molecule contaminants. This review summarizes the recent advances in biosensing strategies for aquatic products and highlights the application of nanomaterials, lateral flow-based biosensors, surface-enhanced Raman scattering, microfluidic chips, and molecular imprinting technologies.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Liping Zhu, Zeng Tang, Xuemei Zhang, Li Zhu, Tian Meng, Linying Yu, Ting Xiao, Shasha Lu, Xiaoli Xiong, Xiurong Yang
Summary: A sensitive off-on electrochemiluminescence DNA sensor was developed using Exo III-assisted cascade amplification system. The sensor achieved high selectivity and ultra-high sensitivity in detecting target DNA by utilizing ECL and SPR effects. This study provides a new perspective for designing highly sensitive and programmable ECL biosensors.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Tong Li, Mengxu Sun, Suping Xia, Ting Huang, Rong-Tian Li, Chunrong Li, Zong Dai, Jin-Xiang Chen, Jun Chen, Nuan Jia
Summary: Here, we developed a binary system based on DNA tetrahedron and fluorogenic RNA aptamers for highly specific and label-free mRNA imaging in living cells. This system achieved high specificity label-free detection of nucleic acids with a detection limit of 1.34 nM. The method has potential applications in early disease diagnosis and new drug development.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yao Zhao, Shu Zhang, Wang Yao, Yuxuan Zhu, Jing Qian, Juan Yang, Nianjun Yang
Summary: A new hierarchical nanostructured composite with high conductivity and catalytic activity is synthesized. The sensor exhibits significant catalytic effect and high sensitivity for monitoring the environmental endocrine disruptor bisphenol A (BPA).
