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Plant Sciences
Aurita Butkeviciute, Jonas Viskelis, Mindaugas Liaudanskas, Pranas Viskelis, Valdimaras Janulis
Summary: The study found variations in antioxidant activity and composition of phenolic compounds in different apple cultivars stored under different controlled atmosphere conditions, highlighting the importance of determining optimal storage conditions for providing consumers with high-quality apples.
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Forestry
Daniel A. Edge-Garza, Miguel Villamil-Castro, Dorrie Main, Craig Hardner
Summary: This communication addresses the issue of discrepant ssID information for 78 SNPs on the 8K IRSC apple SNP array and reports the correct NCBI ssIDs for these SNPs in order to accurately aggregate historical SNP data and prevent the perpetuation of misassigned sslDs in further publications.
TREE GENETICS & GENOMES
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Benjamin Henneberg, Torsten Meiners, Karsten Mody, Elisabeth Obermaier
Summary: The florivorous apple blossom weevil, Anthonomus pomorum, has a greater preference for the European crab apple than the domesticated apple, possibly due to differences in the volatile organic compounds emitted by the blossom buds. This knowledge can be used to develop strategies to repel the weevil from domesticated apple blossom buds and improve pest management in apple orchards.
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Plant Sciences
Tuo Yang, Huaying Ma, Yu Li, Yan Zhang, Jie Zhang, Ting Wu, Tingting Song, Yuncong Yao, Ji Tian
Summary: The study investigated the potential role of MAPK in light-induced anthocyanin accumulation in apple peels, finding that MdMPK4 proteins phosphorylate MdMYB1 to increase its stability under light conditions. Light-induced anthocyanin accumulation relies on MdMPK4 kinase activity, which is essential for maximizing MdMYB1 activity. Based on the results, a potential biotechnological strategy for increasing fruit anthocyanin content via light induction is suggested.
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Plant Sciences
B. P. Khanal, Y. Imoro, Y. H. Chen, J. Straube, M. Knoche
Summary: The study found that surface moisture induces microcracking and decreases water vapor permeance in fruit skins. Early moisture treatment leads to russeting on the fruit surface. While the impaired cuticular barrier can gradually heal, the permeance remains significantly higher compared with the control.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Alexandra Buergy, Agnes Rolland-Sabate, Alexandre Leca, Catherine M. G. C. Renard
Summary: The impact of apple cultivars and processing methods on the texture of purees was investigated in this study. Viscosity of purees varied significantly between different cultivars, with Granny Smith cultivar showing the highest viscosity due to its firm fruits and large particles. Mealy Braeburn apples had lower viscosity purees compared to non-mealy ones, attributed to reduced cell adhesion. Processing method also affected the viscosity of purees, with high temperature-low shear process resulting in more viscous purees.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Kerem Mertoglu, Emre Akkurt, Yasemin Evrenosoglu, Aysen Melda Colak, Tuba Esatbeyoglu
Summary: Early apple varieties with short active vegetation period are important for sustainable, economical, and high-quality production due to their resistance to abiotic and biotic stress factors. Four early apple varieties grown in Eskisehir-Turkey were characterized in terms of horticultural characteristics. The study found that phenological characteristics are influenced by average air temperatures, while fruit development physiology is accelerated by high temperatures. Pomological and chemical characteristics varied among the apple varieties, with ecological differences affecting pomological characteristics more significantly and changes in pomological properties affecting chemical characteristics. There was a significant positive correlation among pomological characteristics but a negative correlation with chemical characteristics.
Article
Horticulture
Alexandra Boini, Gianmarco Bortolotti, Giulio Demetrio Perulli, Melissa Venturi, Alessandro Bonora, Luigi Manfrini, Luca Corelli-Grappadelli
Summary: In highly solar irradiated areas, shading can be used to lower irrigation requirements and make apple production more sustainable. A trial comparing a white exclusion net with rain protection (40% shading) and a regular anti-hail black net (20% shading) on Rosy Glow apple showed that tree physiology was not affected by less light or water, and the more shaded environment resulted in improved marketable yield, fruit color, and soluble solid content even with limited irrigation volume.
Article
Plant Sciences
Alicia Serrano, Anna Wunsch, Jean Sabety, Janet van Zoeren, Michael Basedow, Mario Miranda Sazo, Marc Fuchs, Awais Khan
Summary: Rapid apple decline is a phenomenon characterized by the weakening and collapse of young apple trees in high density orchards. This study found that declining trees have weaker root systems, showing reduced scion trunk diameter, total root length, and length of fine and coarse roots. Internal trunk necrosis was observed in declining trees in one orchard but not in the other. Latent viruses were not associated with decline. These results suggest that declining trees may have deficiencies in water and nutrient uptake.
Article
Plant Sciences
Han Jiang, Qi-Jun Ma, Ming-Shuang Zhong, Huai-Na Gao, Yuan-Yuan Li, Yu-Jin Hao
Summary: In this study, MdPAT16 was identified as a key player in mediating salt stress response in apple plants through palmitoylation of target proteins. Overexpression of MdPAT16 improved plant salt stress resistance and promoted the accumulation of soluble sugars. Furthermore, MdPAT16 was shown to interact with MdCBL1 and stabilize its protein levels through palmitoylation, suggesting a potential missing link in the plant salt stress response pathway.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ran-Xin Liu, Hong-Liang Li, Lin Rui, Guo-Dong Liu, Tian Wang, Xiao-Fei Wang, Lin-Guang Li, Zhenlu Zhang, Chun-Xiang You
Summary: Nitrogen (N) is an essential element in crop growth and excessive fertilizer application for increased crop yield can lead to environmental pollution. Thus, identifying genes involved in promoting nitrogen use efficiency is crucial in crop breeding. This study identified the MdNIA2 gene in apple and found that it plays a critical role in improving nitrogen use efficiency and plant growth, as well as enhancing salt and drought tolerance.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
Baiyun Li, Lingcheng Zhu, Yuru Jin, Yunjing Peng, Zimao Feng, Nanxiang Yang, Fengwang Ma, Baiquan Ma, Mingjun Li
Summary: The study revealed that MdTST1 and MdTST2 play important roles in regulating sugar accumulation in apple fruits, with MdTST1 more related to glucose accumulation and MdTST2 more related to fructose and sucrose accumulation. These findings lay a foundation for understanding the molecular mechanism of sugar accumulation in apple fruit vacuoles, and provide a theoretical basis for improving fruit quality through biotechnological methods.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
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Agronomy
Vikram Singh, Dan Gamrasni, Pragna Parimi, Bettina Kochanek, Shaul Naschitz, Hanita Zemach, Haya Friedman
Summary: The study found that postharvest calcium treatment increases lenticel breakdown in apple skins, mainly due to a decrease in cuticle deposition leading to thinner cuticles, micro-cracks, and ultimately lenticel damage.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Zhi-Wen Qiao, Da-Ru Wang, Xun Wang, Chun-Xiang You, Xiao-Fei Wang
Summary: This study identified 30 cyclophilin genes in the 'Golden Delicious' apple genome and categorized them into three clades. The analysis also revealed the involvement of MdCYP16 as a nuclear-localized MD cyclophilin in response to salt and drought stress in apple. The research provides valuable insights into the apple cyclophilin gene family and offers candidate genes for stress response in apple.
Article
Plant Sciences
Oussama A. A. Bensaci, Toufik Aliat, Rafik Berdja, Anna V. V. Popkova, Dmitry E. E. Kucher, Regina R. R. Gurina, Nazih Y. Y. Rebouh
Summary: The present study demonstrates the effectiveness of bioformulations based on endophytic fungi in controlling apple scab and Valsa canker disease in orchards. These bioformulations inhibit fungal spore formation and exhibit better results when combined with cultural practices. Moreover, treating cankers with endophytic yeast leads to significant wound healing.
Article
Plant Sciences
Hui-Yee Yong, Chunlei Wang, Ian Bancroft, Feng Li, Xiaoming Wu, Hiroyasu Kitashiba, Takeshi Nishio
Article
Agronomy
Bolortuya Ulziibat, Hisatoshi Ohta, Akira Fukushima, Sachiko Shirasawa, Hiroyasu Kitashiba, Takeshi Nishio
Article
Plant Sciences
Hiroyasu Kitashiba, Kumiko Taguchi, Ikuyo Kaneko, Kiyofumi Inaba, Shuji Yokoi, Yoshihito Takahata, Takeshi Nishio
PLANT CELL REPORTS
(2016)
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Plant Sciences
Tomohiro Kakizaki, Hiroyasu Kitashiba, Zhongwei Zou, Feng Li, Nobuko Fukino, Takayoshi Ohara, Takeshi Nishio, Masahiko Ishida
Article
Plant Sciences
Ryuya Kohata, Kosuke Koitabashi, Hiroyasu Kitashiba, Takeshi Nishio
PLANT CELL REPORTS
(2018)
Article
Agronomy
Yurie Haseyama, Hiroyasu Kitashiba, Shunsuke Okamoto, Emiko Tonouchi, Koji Sakamoto, Takeshi Nishio
MOLECULAR BREEDING
(2018)
Article
Plant Sciences
Chun-Lei Wang, Zhi-Ping Zhang, Eriko Oikawa, Hiroyasu Kitashiba, Takeshi Nishio
HORTICULTURE RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Plant Sciences
Masaya Yamamoto, Kenji Nishimura, Hiroyasu Kitashiba, Wataru Sakamoto, Takeshi Nishio
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2019)
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Genetics & Heredity
Hiroto Kobayashi, Kenta Shirasawa, Nobuko Fukino, Hideki Hirakawa, Takashi Akanuma, Hiroyasu Kitashiba
Article
Plant Sciences
Tomoki Shibuya, Ryota Itai, Minori Maeda, Hiroyasu Kitashiba, Kanji Isuzugawa, Kazuhisa Kato, Yoshinori Kanayama
Article
Plant Sciences
Masaya Yamamoto, Hiroyasu Kitashiba, Takeshi Nishio
Summary: This study successfully generated self-incompatibility in Arabidopsis thaliana by introducing Brassica rapa's SRK and SCR genes. Mutations in the amino acid residues were found to affect the response of self-incompatibility. The method developed in this study is of great significance for studying the self-recognition mechanisms in Brassicaceae.
Review
Agronomy
Masaya Yamamoto, Tomoko Ishii, Marina Ogura, Takashi Akanuma, Xing-Yu Zhu, Hiroyasu Kitashiba
Summary: Self-incompatibility system plays a crucial role in inhibiting self-pollen germination and pollen tube growth. It is particularly important for the breeding of Brassica and Raphanus species, where it is regulated by the S locus. Numerous S haplotypes and their allele sequences have been identified in these crops. To avoid confusion, a comprehensive list of easily accessible S haplotypes and updated information is constructed. The importance of S haplotype collection as a genetic resource is discussed, and recommendations for managing S haplotype information are proposed.
Article
Agronomy
Hisashi Udagawa, Kazuharu Koga, Akira Shinjo, Hiroyasu Kitashiba, Yoshimitsu Takakura
Summary: Simultaneous inhibition of both eIF4E1-S and eIF(iso)4E-T genes synergistically enhances tobacco resistance to Potato virus Y (PVY) and resistance-breaking strains, without affecting host growth. Lines lacking both genes show nearly immunity to PVY and RB-PVY, making them promising for resistance breeding.
Article
Agronomy
Hisashi Udagawa, Kazuharu Koga, Akira Shinjo, Hiroyasu Kitashiba, Yoshimitsu Takakura
Article
Plant Sciences
M. H. Widyawan, N. Khumaida, H. Kitashiba, T. Nishio, S. W. Ardie
SABRAO JOURNAL OF BREEDING AND GENETICS
(2018)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Soojung Hahn, Gyuri Kim, Sang-Man Jin, Jae Hyeon Kim
Summary: This study utilized three-dimensional intestinal organoids to investigate the effects of metformin on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and found that metformin can enhance intestinal barrier function and reduce levels of inflammatory cytokines.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
V. V. Sudarev, M. S. Gette, S. V. Bazhenov, O. M. Tilinova, E. V. Zinovev, I. V. Manukhov, A. I. Kuklin, Yu. L. Ryzhykau, A. V. Vlasov
Summary: This study investigated the self-assembly processes of ferritin-based protein complexes and obtained structurally characterized oligomeric states. These results provide new potential and opportunities for the application of ferritin in various fields.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yalda Sabaghi, Farnaz Pourfarzad, Leila Zolghadr, Azita Bahrami, Tahereh Shojazadeh, Alireza Farasat, Nematollah Gheibi
Summary: p-Coumaric acid (p-CA) is a plant compound with anti-cancer activities. This study designed a nano-liposomal carrier containing p-CA to enhance its effectiveness against melanoma cells. The findings showed that the liposomal form of p-CA had a greater impact on the cells. Kinetic modeling indicated that the best fitting model was zero-order.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
M. D. Nazmul Hasan, Md Mahfuzur Rahman, Al Asmaul Husna, Nobuhiro Nozaki, Osamu Yamato, Naoki Miura
Summary: This study investigated the expression of ncRNAs other than miRNAs in different histologic subtypes of canine mammary gland tumors (MGT). Three aberrantly expressed ncRNAs were identified as potential biomarkers for differentiating MGT subtypes. YRNA and tRFs expression levels were found to be decreased in metastatic compared to primary MGT cell lines.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Seine A. Shintani
Summary: In this study, the researchers used signal analysis to study the instantaneous amplitude and phase of sarcomeric oscillations in skeletal muscle. They identified two types of oscillations, sarcomeric oscillations and sarcosynced oscillations, and visualized their behavior during propagating waves. The researchers discovered the presence of sarcomeric defect holes and sarcomeric collision holes, which are important indicators for understanding the oscillation properties of sarcomeres. This finding has important implications for improving our understanding of muscle function and its regulatory mechanisms.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shuanglin Zhang, Yuzhong Jia, Guolan Ma, Yanyan Yang, Zhenzhen Cao, Antao Luo, Zefu Zhang, Shihan Li, Jie Wen, Hanfeng Liu, Jihua Ma
Summary: Bupleurum is an antiarrhythmic agent that may exert its effects by inhibiting L-type calcium channels.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tomotaka Ohkubo, Yasuhiko Matsumoto, Hiroaki Sasaki, Kaoru Kinoshita, Yuki Ogasawara, Takashi Sugita
Summary: This study found that Citrobacter koseri inhibits the growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis, disrupting the balance between S. epidermidis and Staphylococcus aureus, and exacerbating inflammation in atopic dermatitis.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Toshifumi Asano, Philipp Sasse, Takao Nakata
Summary: A Cre recombination-based fluorescent reporter system was developed to monitor cell-cell fusion. The system successfully detected the formation of multinuclear myotubes and placental syncytiotrophoblast. This tool could facilitate the study of cell-to-cell fusion.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ke Shi, Yunlong Shan, Xiao Sun, Kuida Chen, Qiong Luo, Qiang Xu
Summary: This study found that low expression of TP53INP2 is associated with poor survival in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients. As the malignancy of CRC progresses, TP53INP2 expression gradually decreases. Knockdown of TP53INP2 promotes CRC cell proliferation and tumor growth. Mechanistically, TP53INP2 deficiency decreases phosphorylation of beta-catenin, leading to increased accumulation and enhanced nuclear translocation and transcriptional activity. Additionally, TP53INP2 sequesters TIM50, inhibiting its activation of beta-catenin. In conclusion, downregulation of TP53INP2 promotes CRC progression by activating beta-catenin.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Martina Rossi, Fabio Tomaselli, Alejandro Hochkoeppler
Summary: Oligomeric enzymes are known for their higher catalytic rates compared to monomeric enzymes, but the extent of additivity in their activity is still not well understood. This study used tetrameric rabbit lactate dehydrogenase as a model to examine the kinetics of its catalytic action. Surprisingly, when the concentration of the limiting reactant exceeded that of a single subunit, there was a significant slowdown in the enzyme's conformational rearrangements.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Amin Sahraei, Mohammad Javad Shamsoddini, Fakhrossadat Mohammadi, Leila Hassani
Summary: This study explored the inhibitory effects of gallium curcumin, indium curcumin, and vanadyl curcumin on the amyloid fibrillation of hen egg white lysozyme, as well as the binding interactions of these metal complexes with the enzyme. The results showed that indium curcumin and vanadyl curcumin exhibited higher binding affinities and stronger inhibitory effects on amyloid fibrillation compared to gallium curcumin.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Takahiro Sasaki, Yoshiki Kuse, Shinsuke Nakamura, Masamitsu Shimazawa
Summary: PGRN deficiency plays a significant role in cardiac remodeling and arrhythmias post-myocardial infarction (MI), potentially by promoting metabolic abnormalities in macrophages.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hongwei Zhao, Yiqiang Li, Yibo Zhang, Chi Zhang
Summary: Electrical brain stimulation technology is commonly used to treat brain neurological disorders, but it can cause side effects. This study investigated the impact of electric fields on nerve fibers and revealed the possible origin of side effects. The findings provide guidance for selecting electrical parameters in clinical stimulation therapy.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Julia S. Scott, Lake-Ee Quek, Andrew J. Hoy, Johannes V. Swinnen, Zeyad D. Nassar, Lisa M. Butler
Summary: The fatty acid elongation enzyme ELOVL5 plays a critical role in promoting metastasis in prostate cancer. Knocking down ELOVL5 leads to the accumulation of malonyl-CoA, which inhibits fatty acid oxidation in mitochondria. This study highlights the importance of fatty acid elongation in regulating cell viability and provides a potential target for prostate cancer treatment.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zan Zhou, Wen-jun Jiang, Li Li, Jun-qiang Si
Summary: This study investigates the effect of noise exposure on cognitive function in mice and explores the underlying molecular mechanisms. The findings suggest that noise exposure leads to increased inflammation, increased phosphorylation of Tau protein, and decreased levels of postsynaptic density protein, resulting in cognitive impairment.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
