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Biodiversity Conservation
Nikolay N. Marfenin
Summary: The study found aberrant modules in the colonial hydroid Dynamena pumila, with deviations in structure but other modules formed normally. All morphovariations are classified into four groups based on possible reasons for occurrence. The position and occurrence of aberrant modules are not solely caused by environmental factors, indicating a special phenomenon called morphogenetic polyvariance.
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Mohamed M. A. Abumandour, Naglaa F. Bassuoni, Basma G. Hanafy
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MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE
(2021)
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Hongmei Yuan, Wendong Guo, Lijuan Zhao, Ying Yu, Si Chen, Lei Tao, Lili Cheng, Qinghua Kang, Xixia Song, Jianzhong Wu, Yubo Yao, Wengong Huang, Ying Wu, Yan Liu, Xue Yang, Guangwen Wu
Summary: This study conducted comprehensive genome-wide characterization of the flax WRKY gene family, predicting 102 LuWRKY genes and classifying them into different groups based on structural and phylogenetic features. Expression profiling showed that genes associated with cellulose, hemicellulose, or lignin content were predominantly expressed in stems and roots, while stress response genes were mainly expressed in leaves.
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Lihua Wang, Yanlong Liu, Li Gao, Xiaocui Yang, Xu Zhang, Shaoping Xie, Meng Chen, Yi-Hong Wang, Jieqin Li, Yixin Shen
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Nurdaulet Zhumabayev, Kairat Zhakipbekov, Narbek Zhumabayev, Ubaidilla Datkhayev, Saken Tulemissov
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Sarfraz Sehrish, Wahid Sumbal, Meili Xie, Chuanji Zhao, Rong Zuo, Feng Gao, Shengyi Liu
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jiahan Yang, Binghui Zhang, Gang Gu, Jiazheng Yuan, Shaojun Shen, Liao Jin, Zhiqiang Lin, Jianfeng Lin, Xiaofang Xie
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Genetics & Heredity
Ting Yang, Cheng Li, Hui Zhang, Jingyu Wang, Xiaofang Xie, Yongxian Wen
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FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2022)
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Wenchen Tang, Yupeng Hao, Xinyu Ma, Yiqi Shi, Yongmeng Dang, Zeyu Dong, Yongyan Zhao, Tianlun Zhao, Shuijin Zhu, Zhiyuan Zhang, Fenglin Gu, Ziji Liu, Jinhong Chen
Summary: In this study, 57 CCCH genes were identified in the pepper genome, and their evolution and function in Capsicum annuum were explored. The structure of these CCCH genes showed substantial variation, with the number of exons ranging from one to fourteen. Gene duplication analysis revealed that segmental duplication was the main driver of gene expansion. The expression of CCCH genes was up-regulated during biotic and abiotic stress responses, particularly in cold and heat stress, highlighting their key roles in stress responses.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lu Lu, Quancan Hou, Linlin Wang, Tianye Zhang, Wei Zhao, Tingwei Yan, Lina Zhao, Jinping Li, Xiangyuan Wan
Summary: This study identified 55 PG family genes from the maize genome, revealing their evolutionary relationship and expression patterns. ZmPGs were grouped into six Clades, with highly conserved gene structures suggesting potential conservation of function. 18 ZmPGs were highly expressed in maize anther, showing possible functional divergence among ZmPGs.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Wenhui Zhu, Jingang Qi, Jingdong Chen, Suzhuo Ma, Kaichuang Liu, Han Su, Mengnan Chai, Youmei Huang, Xinpeng Xi, Zhuangyuan Cao, Yuan Qin, Hanyang Cai
Summary: In this study, bioinformatics was used to confirm the differential expression of the GA2 gibberellin oxidase gene AcGA2oxs in the pineapple genome, and 42 AcGA2ox genes were identified and divided into four groups. The gene structure, conserved motifs, and chromosome localization of AcGA2oxs were analyzed. The expression profile of AcGA2oxs in different tissue parts was analyzed, and the relative expression levels of AcGA2ox genes were upregulated under GA3 treatment. These findings provide valuable information for further understanding the evolution and function of the GA2ox family in pineapple.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lingli Tang, Yuhua He, Bin Liu, Yongyang Xu, Guangwei Zhao
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yijing Luo, Lin Ma, Wenxuan Du, Su Yan, Zengyu Wang, Yongzhen Pang
Summary: Aquaporins are key players in multiple aspects of plant growth and development, as well as stress resistance. In this study, 43 MsAQP genes were identified in Medicago sativa, clustered into four subfamilies. Analysis revealed that majority of the MsAQP proteins contained important structural domains and various stress-responsive and hormone-responsive elements. Ten salt- or drought-responsive AQP genes were identified and their differential expression in response to stress was observed in Medicago sativa.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
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Agronomy
Rui Wu, Wenhui Liu, Kaiqiang Liu, Guoling Liang, Yue Wang
Summary: The study identified 90 AsGRAS genes in oat, which are involved in plant growth and development, disease resistance, and stress response. These genes were randomly distributed on 21 chromosomes and showed duplications, indicating the expansion of the GRAS gene family. They were classified into 10 subfamilies based on phylogenetic analysis. The genes were expressed at different stages and under different stresses, suggesting their potential role in promoting growth and stress tolerance in oat.
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Plant Sciences
Nannan Qin, Yang Gao, Xiaojing Cheng, Yang Yang, Jiang Wu, Jinyao Wang, Sen Li, Guoming Xing
Summary: Signal peptides play vital roles in plant growth and development, with CLE genes being crucial in maintaining the balance between cell proliferation and differentiation. A total of 26 CLE genes were identified in Chinese long '9930' cucumber, showing close relationships with Arabidopsis and melon. Specific expression of these genes was observed in different growth stages, and the overexpression of the representative gene CLV3 in Arabidopsis affected bolting and fruit bearing in cucumber.
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Genetics & Heredity
E. G. Belkina, O. E. Lazebny, O. I. Kravchuk
RUSSIAN JOURNAL OF GENETICS
(2020)
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Genetics & Heredity
Irina Lazebnaya, Aleksey Perchun, Oleg E. Lazebny
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Arina Zagoskina, Sergei Firsov, Irina Lazebnaya, Oleg Lazebny, Dmitry Mukha
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JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY
(2020)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Alex M. Kulikov, Svetlana Yu. Sorokina, Anton I. Melnikov, Nick G. Gornostaev, Dmitriy G. Seleznev, Oleg E. Lazebny
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Food Science & Technology
Olga A. Koksharova, Ivan O. Butenko, Olga V. Pobeguts, Nina A. Safronova, Vadim M. Govorun
Summary: The study demonstrates that BMAA treatment results in imbalance of energy and metabolite levels in diazotrophic cyanobacterial cells, leading to upregulation of stress-activated proteins and affecting the expression of nitrogenase subunits involved in nitrogen fixation. These findings provide new insights into the ecological impact of BMAA on microalgal communities.
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Microbiology
Daria E. Sidorova, Vladimir A. Plyuta, Darya A. Padiy, Evgeniya V. Kupriyanova, Natalia V. Roshina, Olga A. Koksharova, Inessa A. Khmel
Summary: This study investigates the biological activities of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) on a bacterium, a plant, and a fruit fly. While some compounds showed inhibitory effects on bacterial and fruit fly growth, others promoted plant biomass. Isoamyl alcohol and 2-phenylethanol were particularly effective in suppressing plant seed germination.
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Food Science & Technology
Olga A. Koksharova, Nina A. Safronova
Summary: This review examines the connection between the non-protein amino acid BMAA and neurodegenerative diseases. It provides a detailed analysis of the molecular mechanisms underlying the toxicity of BMAA and its effects on cyanobacterial cells.
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Microbiology
Daria E. Sidorova, Mariia Skripka, Inessa A. Khmel, Olga A. Koksharova, Vladimir A. Plyuta
Summary: Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted by bacteria play an important role in the interaction between microorganisms and other organisms. They can inhibit the formation of biofilms and reduce the swimming motility of bacteria. Different compounds have different inhibitory effects and doses.
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Microbiology
Olga Koksharova, Nina Safronova, Antonina Dunina-Barkovskaya
Summary: Due to the emergence of antibiotic resistance, the study of new antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) has become a priority. In this study, the peptide P4 was found to exhibit significant antibacterial activity against B. subtilis and E. coli strains.
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Biophysics
O. A. Koksharova, N. A. Safronov
Summary: This review focuses on the regulatory effects of bacterial secondary metabolites on photosynthesis in microalgae cells, highlighting their importance in microbial communities and potential as herbicides.
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JOURNAL OF ANTHROPOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2020)