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Zoology
Jie Su, Yanhao Duan, Qing Liu, Yanlin Chang
Summary: This paper reports the discovery of a new species, Xizicus (Eoxizicus) wuliangshanensis sp. nov., belonging to the tribe Meconematini, in Yunnan, China. Diagnostic illustrations are provided and the type specimens are deposited in the Museum of Hebei University, Baoding, P. R. China.
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Genetics & Heredity
Jing Liu, Xiangyi Lu, Xun Bian
Summary: This study provided meaningful genetic information for Ruspolia yunnana and validated the phylogenetic relationships within the Conocephalinae, confirming the closest genetic relationship between Ruspolia yunnana and Ruspolia dubia.
MITOCHONDRIAL DNA PART B-RESOURCES
(2022)
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Genetics & Heredity
Yeying Wang, Haofeng Zhan, Xiaoyan Lv, Binqiang Li, Xiaofei Yang
Summary: This study elucidated the complete mitochondrial genome of Tachycines (Gymnaeta) zorzini, which is 15,369 bp long and includes 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNA genes, 2 rRNA genes, and a control region. Phylogenetic analysis showed that Tachycines (Gymnaeta) zorzini is closely related to Tachycines (Tachycines) minor, Tachycines, and Diestrammena.
MITOCHONDRIAL DNA PART B-RESOURCES
(2021)
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Entomology
Yan Ma, Ying Miao
Summary: This study sequenced the complete mitochondrial genomes of Gryllotalpa henana and G. orientalis for the first time, and reconstructed the phylogeny of the Gryllidea infraorder based on mitochondrial genomes. The results showed that the new mitogenomes have typical characteristics and compositions, and tandem repeats in the control region were discovered for the first time. Genes nad2 and nad6 were identified as potential markers for phylogeny and species delimitation. The phylogenetic analyses supported the mitogenomic and transcriptomic trees but differed from the multilocus trees. The study highlights the importance of mitochondrial genomes in understanding evolutionary relationships and molecular evolution in insects.
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Genetics & Heredity
Jianke Yang, Hongliang Dong, Mengqiao He, Jiguang Gao
Summary: The study reported the complete mitogenome sequence of Gryllodes sigillatus and inferred its phylogenetic relationships, contributing to understanding the mitogenomic evolution and phylogeny of Ensifera.
MITOCHONDRIAL DNA PART B-RESOURCES
(2021)
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Genetics & Heredity
Hao Yuan, Yuan Huang, Ying Mao, Nan Zhang, Yimeng Nie, Xue Zhang, Yafu Zhou, Shaoli Mao
Summary: Genomic size variation in Ensifera was studied by determining the genome size of 32 species using flow cytometry and constructing phylogenetic trees. The phylogenetic signal of genome size variation in Ensifera was found to be strong in both males and females. The evolutionary pattern of genome size in Ensifera showed complex evolution with different trends in different clades.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sarah Maria Gaugel, Oliver Hawlitschek, Lara-Sophie Dey, Martin Husemann
Summary: Mitochondrial gene order has been used as a marker for evolutionary relationships in various animal groups, but limited research has been conducted on gene order in Orthoptera. In this study, the researchers analyzed 280 mitochondrial genome sequences from 256 species in Orthoptera and identified various gene rearrangements, some of which may serve as synapomorphies. However, similar rearrangements were also found in distant insect lineages, suggesting convergent evolution of specific mitochondrial gene orders. Overall, the study highlights the need for further research on the patterns and mechanisms of gene rearrangement events in Orthoptera.
INSECT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Jun-Jie Ge, Hong-Fei Ying, Sheng-Quan Xu, Hua-Teng Huang
Summary: Gomphomastacinae is a distinct grasshopper subfamily with unique characteristics adapted to high-altitude life. By analyzing mitochondrial genome sequences, it was found that the subfamily originated in the Cretaceous period and diversified among alpine genera around 30-50 million years ago. The most likely biogeographic scenario suggests an ancestral lineage in East Gondwana dispersed to Central and Western Asia through India, with subsequent divergence of alpine genera along with the uplift of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATICS AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Mengting Wang, Wenhui Yu, Jiapeng Yang, Zhenyu Hou, Chao Li, Zhitao Niu, Benhou Zhang, Qingyun Xue, Wei Liu, Xiaoyu Ding
Summary: Our study focuses on the Dendrobium orchids, which have large morphological divergence and difficulties in species taxonomy. We assembled the complete mitogenomes of two Dendrobium species and compared them with other orchids. The results reveal extensive variations in repetitive and chloroplast-derived sequences in Dendrobium mitogenomes, and the intergenic content has undergone expansion during evolution. We also sequenced the mitogenomes of 26 Dendrobium species and reconstructed their phylogenetic relationships based on mitochondrial and plastid data. The mitochondrial phylogeny shows partial characteristics of the plastid phylogeny and provides new insights into the phylogenetic relationships of Dendrobium species.
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Yu Wang, Yi Yang, Lingfeng Kong, Takenori Sasaki, Qi Li
Summary: In this study, the higher-level phylogeny of the Imparidentia superorder in Heterodonta was investigated by adding new mitochondrial sequences. The results provided a clearer understanding of the overall structure of the Imparidentia tree and the relationships among major lineages. Additionally, the molecular divergence times of nine nodes in the Imparidentia tree were inferred. Overall, this study contributes to a better-resolved phylogeny of Imparidentia based on mitochondrial genomes.
MARINE LIFE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Genetics & Heredity
Bia Park, Eun Hwa Choi, Gyeongmin Kim, Cho Rong Shin, Jihye Hwang, Su Youn Baek, Ui Wook Hwang
Summary: The study characterized the complete mitochondrial genome of Gryllus bimaculatus from South Korea, revealing its unique gene order and base composition, and molecular evidence supports it as a distinct member of the family Gryllidae.
MITOCHONDRIAL DNA PART B-RESOURCES
(2021)
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Entomology
Zheyuan Yu, Huicong Xie, Yijiao Liu, Kai Li, Zhuqing He
Summary: This study reports the first complete mitochondrial genome sequences of the genus Sclerogryllus and analyzes the features of the mitogenome of S. punctatus. The results reveal the phylogenetic position of Sclerogryllus genus within the family Gryllidae using mitochondrial genome data.
JOURNAL OF ASIA-PACIFIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2022)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Lingyu Zeng, Youting Pang, Shiqian Feng, Yuning Wang, Vaclav Stejskal, Radek Aulicky, Shengfang Zhang, Zhihong Li
Summary: This study sequenced the mitochondrial genomes of five Dermestidae species, revealing their high conservativeness in nucleotide composition and gene order. Phylogenetic analysis reconstructed the relationships within Dermestidae as (((Trogoderma + Anthrenus) + Attagenus) + Dermestes). Further mitogenomes sequencing is needed for a more comprehensive view of the entire family.
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Entomology
Lilan Yuan, Haoyu Liu, Xueying Ge, Ganyan Yang, Guanglin Xie, Yuxia Yang
Summary: The cosmopolitan family Cleridae with approximately 4000 species has been studied for the first time using mitochondrial genomes to reconstruct its phylogeny and determine the timing of divergence. The results support the monophyly of the family and each subfamily, with Korynetinae sister to the remaining clerids, and provide a time estimate of the earliest divergence of Cleridae not later than 160.18 Mya during the mid-Jurassic, demonstrating the importance of mitochondrial biology in understanding the evolutionary relationships within the family.
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Genetics & Heredity
Xuan Guo, Caiyue Guo, Xiaojiao Dong, Heng Zhang, David Muranyi, Weihai Li, Ying Wang
Summary: This research sequenced and analyzed the mitochondrial genome of Strophopteryx fasciata. The results showed that the length of the genome was similar to other taeniopterygid species, but there were significant differences in the control region. The genome was AT biased and displayed AT- and GC-skews. Start codons were more variable than stop codons. Purifying selection was observed in all genes, and the secondary structures of transfer and ribosomal RNA genes were highly conserved. Phylogenetic analysis revealed the relationships of five families in the Nemouroidea.
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Environmental Sciences
Huan Luo, Jiayi Li, Bo Song, Bing Zhang, Yixi Li, Zhijun Zhou, Xiuli Chang
Summary: This study explored the toxicity of lithium, lead, and manganese on neural stem cell proliferation, as well as their combined effects. The results showed that the combination of lead and manganese had a synergistic toxicity effect in both models. In the dose-additivity method, mixtures with a high ratio of lithium exhibited synergistic effects, while mixtures with a lower or equal lithium ratio showed antagonistic effects. Additionally, the interactions of lithium and manganese mixtures varied across different endpoints.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
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Cell Biology
Bo Song, Yuwei Zhang, Guiya Xiong, Huan Luo, Bing Zhang, Yixi Li, Zhibin Wang, Zhijun Zhou, Xiuli Chang
Summary: Cadmium (Cd) is an environmental pollutant that has adverse effects on neuronal maturation. This study used single-cell RNA sequencing to uncover the molecular mechanisms of Cd on neuronal lineage cells. The results showed that Cd alters the trajectory of neuronal maturation, induces differential transcriptome expression, and affects oxidative damage and cell cycle phases. In addition, Cd downregulates the autocrine and paracrine signals of Wnt5a. Activation of Wnt5a effectively rescues neuronal development and promotes maturation.
CELL BIOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
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Dermatology
Zhijun Zhou, Na Li, Huicheng Li, Luhuai Shi, Yangmin Gao, Weijun Liu, Xiaobing Wang, Hua Qian, Xiaoguang Li
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Boya Zhang, Zheng Wang, Jiming Zhang, Yiming Dai, Chao Feng, Yuanjie Lin, Lei Zhang, Jianqiu Guo, Xiaojuan Qi, Xiuli Chang, Dasheng Lu, Chunhua Wu, Zhijun Zhou
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the associations between prenatal perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure and neuro-development in toddlers from 1 to 3 years of age. The results showed negative associations between prenatal PFAS concentrations and neurodevelopment measurements at specific ages. In boys, PFOA exposure was negatively associated with DQ z-score, while increased PFBS and PFHpA exposure were associated with elevated odds for the low-score trajectory group.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiayun Ding, Yiming Dai, Jiming Zhang, Zheng Wang, Lei Zhang, Sinan Xu, Ruonan Tan, Jianqiu Guo, Xiaojuan Qi, Xiuli Chang, Chunhua Wu, Zhijun Zhou
Summary: This study found significant associations between in utero PFAS levels and adipocytokine concentrations, suggesting that exposure to a mixture of PFAS during pregnancy may lead to decreased fetal leptin levels but increased adiponectin levels, with potential sex-specific effects.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
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Energy & Fuels
Zhuoyou Gao, Zhijun Zhou, Mengying Wang, Ningzhao Shang, Wei Gao, Xiang Cheng, Shutao Gao, Yongjun Gao, Chun Wang
Summary: This study presents an efficient method to fabricate highly dispersed Pd-PTA/ZrO2 catalysts and demonstrates their superior catalytic performance for the hydrodeoxygenation of lignin-derivatives under mild conditions.
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Immunology
Jiaji Li, Jinrong Shi, Zhijun Zhou, Bo Yang, Jiamin Cao, Zhongsen Cao, Qiang Zeng, Zheng Hu, Xiaoming Yang
Summary: In this study, an antigen detection kit capable of identifying Omicron novel coronavirus mutants was developed using immunized BALB/c mice to obtain monoclonal antibodies with high specificity to the N protein of the Omicron mutant strain. The kit showed high sensitivity, strong specificity, no cross-reaction with common respiratory pathogens, and remained sensitive under the action of different concentrations of interferences, indicating good stability.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Huzhen Wang, Tiancheng Liu, Zhuangzhuang Sun, Chunyao Wang, Yangang Zhang, Yulin Chen, Zhenyu Liu, Zhijun Zhou
Summary: In ultralow permeability tight oil reservoirs, the fracturing scale of multistage fractured horizontal wells (MFHWs) is relatively large, and the artificial fracture system is generally more complex. Numerical methods have unique advantages in characterizing the stimulated area in detail. A numerical model was established to study the influence of the width and permeability of the stimulated area on the pressure response of MFHWs. The analysis shows that the conductivity of the main fractures plays a crucial role in the transient pressure response and development of MFHWs.
FRONTIERS IN ENERGY RESEARCH
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Bing Zhang, Yuwei Zhang, Zhenzi Zuo, Guiya Xiong, Huan Luo, Bo Song, Lina Zhao, Zhijun Zhou, Xiuli Chang
Summary: Neurogenesis is a vital process in the nervous system development, and it is regulated by mitochondrial dynamics. Imbalanced mitochondrial dynamics caused by oxidative stress have been associated with various neurological disorders. In this study, we examined the effects of PQ, a neurotoxic agricultural chemical, on neurogenesis in primary murine neural progenitor cells. Our results showed that PQ inhibited cell proliferation, migration, and neuronal differentiation in a concentration-dependent manner. PQ induced excessive mitochondrial fragmentation and altered the expression of proteins involved in mitochondrial dynamics. Inhibiting mitochondrial fission and using a mitochondria-targeted antioxidant could mitigate the adverse effects of PQ on neurogenesis. These findings suggest that mitochondrial fission could be a potential therapeutic target for PQ-induced neurotoxicity.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zheng Wang, Jiming Zhang, Yiming Dai, Lei Zhang, Jianqiu Guo, Sinan Xu, Xiuli Chang, Chunhua Wu, Zhijun Zhou
Summary: Prenatal exposure to PFAS, particularly PFNA, was found to be positively associated with birth size. Cord serum TSH was identified as a mediator in this association. These findings suggest that PFAS exposure may affect fetal growth through the modulation of endocrine hormones.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Mingming Xu, Zhijun Zhou, Lin Hao, Zhi Li, Jie Li, Qianqian Wang, Weihua Liu, Chun Wang, Zhi Wang, Qiuhua Wu
Summary: Three novel hyper-crosslinked polymers with large specific surface area and excellent chemical stability were fabricated using heterocyclic phenyl-imidazole as monomer. These polymers were used as solid phase extraction adsorbent for sensitive determination of aflatoxins in rice samples. The established method provided wide linear range, low detection limit and satisfactory recovery, and the adsorption mechanism was explored. This work provides a powerful tool for simultaneous determination of aflatoxins in food grains with great application potential in aflatoxin monitoring.
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Zhijun Zhou, Keping Wang, Longbin Zhu, Rui Yang, Jihong Li, Wenjie Wang, Yuhao Xu, Zhigong Wang
Summary: This brief introduces a differential difference amplifier (DDA) with a pseudo-differential (PD) common-mode feedback (CMFB) for neural signal recording. The DDA includes two input transconductors, one connected to the target neural signal for high input impedance, and another employing a self-stabilized topology for stability and cutoff frequency determination. The use of PD terminal in CMFB increases the common mode rejection ratio (CMRR) by a factor of differential-mode gain without affecting voltage headroom and dynamic range. This PD CMFB is suitable for multi-channel neural signal acquisition, with higher CMRR for more channels. The proposed DDA, designed in a 0.18-mu m CMOS technology, achieves high input impedance, high CMRR, and low power consumption.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS II-EXPRESS BRIEFS
(2023)
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Immunology
Weijun Liu, Huicheng Li, Yun Jin, Lifang Cheng, Luhuai Shi, Yangmin Gao, Zhijun Zhou, Suying Feng, Hua Qian, Takashi Hashimoto, Xiaoguang Li
Summary: Mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) is a challenging autoimmune bullous disease that affects various mucosae and sometimes presents with skin lesions. The pathogenesis of MMP remains unclear, despite the identification of multiple autoantigens.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhijun Zhou, Chunxue Cui, Da Zheng, Kai Li, Yinglong Xuan, Chunyao Wang
Summary: This paper derives a prediction model for the transient productivity of perforated herringbone wells, considering the mutual interference between branches and perforations. The influence of different perforation schemes on productivity is studied, and selective completion perforation technology is adopted to improve the productivity of herringbone wells.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Meibian Zhang, Gaku Ichihara, Zhijun Zhou, Jianlin Lou, Dongming Wang
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)