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Plant Sciences
Yang Liu, Xiaomei Fang, Tian Tang, Yudong Wang, Yinhuan Wu, Jinyu Luo, Haotian Wu, Yingqian Wang, Jian Zhang, Renwu Ruan, Meiliang Zhou, Kaixuan Zhang, Zelin Yi
Summary: This study sequenced the transcriptome of common buckwheat and Ukrainian daliqiao using high-throughput sequencing technology, obtaining a large amount of gene information and differentially expressed genes. SSR and EST-SSR loci were also detected. The clustering results verified the genetic relationship between common buckwheat and Ukrainian daliqiao. These findings are important for enriching the genetic information and marker-assisted selection breeding of buckwheat.
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Genetics & Heredity
Kamil Kostyn, Aleksandra Boba, Bartosz Kozak, Dariusz Sztafrowski, Jan Widula, Jan Szopa, Marta Preisner
Summary: All living organisms are adapted to and utilize the electromagnetic field (EMF) of the Earth. However, the development of electricity and electronics in the last century introduced new EMF sources. Previous research suggested that EMF affects cellular homeostasis and gene expression in plants. This study aims to identify the genes involved in the plant response to EMF and understand the mechanisms behind it.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2023)
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Genetics & Heredity
Wenjie Zhang, Hongyuan Xu, Xiaxia Duan, Jing Hu, Jingjing Li, Liang Zhao, Yueping Ma
Summary: The transcriptome sequencing of Chrysanthemum rhombifolium revealed a large number of genes involved in stress resistance mechanisms, with specific genes identified for defense and stress tolerance. This analysis also highlighted the presence of highly polymorphic microsatellites in the species, along with the reliability of the transcriptomic data confirmed by phylogenetic analysis of related species. This study provides valuable genetic information for understanding the molecular biology and stress adaptation mechanisms in C. rhombifolium, with potential for future molecular improvements in chrysanthemums.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Megan A. House, Lester W. Young, Stephen J. Robinson, Helen M. Booker
Summary: Researchers identified 722 putative flax flowering genes and found that 30% of them showed differential expression. These findings are important for breeding and cultivating flax varieties adapted to the northern climate.
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Agronomy
Wei Ren, Qian Wang, Li Chen, Yanping Ren
Summary: Salt stress negatively impacts crop productivity, but treating cotton seeds with a salt solution has been found to enhance their growth and development under such conditions.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Youkun Zhang, Xiaotong Tan, Mingzhu Li, Peng Liu, Xinan Jiao, Dan Gu
Summary: In this study, the effects of low salinity (0.5% NaCl) on the fitness and virulence of Vibrio parahaemolyticus were investigated. The results showed that V. parahaemolyticus could survive in different NaCl concentrations except for 9% NaCl. Additionally, V. parahaemolyticus cultured in M9 medium with 0.5% NaCl had a higher cell density during the stationary phase.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jung Min Kim, Jae Il Lyu, Dong-Gun Kim, Nguyen Ngoc Hung, Jaihyunk Ryu, Jin-Baek Kim, Joon-Woo Ahn, Bo-Keun Ha, Soon-Jae Kwon
Summary: This study developed 58 novel EST-SSR markers from P. frutescens var. crispa and its mutant cultivar Antisperill, which can be used for population genetics and recombinant inbred line mapping analyses. These markers revealed significant genetic diversity and relationships among 94 P. frutescens genotypes, forming two major groups: Group I (var. crispa) and Group II (var. frutescens). The results provide insights into the genetic diversity and relationships of P. frutescens.
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Mu-En Chen, Mong-Hsun Tsai, Hsiang-Ting Huang, Ching-Chu Tsai, Mei-Ju Chen, Da-Syuan Yang, Teng-Zhi Yang, John Wang, Rong-Nan Huang
Summary: This study focused on the egg transcriptome of Forcipomyia taiwana, a biting midge, revealing that the down-regulation of key genes laccase2 and DCE/yellow in the melanin synthesis pathway may be responsible for the NaCl-induced inhibition of egg melanization.
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Plant Sciences
Yuqi Li, Xiaodong Zheng, Yike Tian, Changqing Ma, Shaolan Yang, Caihong Wang
Summary: This study analyzed the salt tolerance of Malus hupehensis Rehd. using RNA-Seq and identified differentially expressed genes related to NaCl and KCl stress. Enriched Gene Ontology terms and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathways provided insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying salt stress in apple trees. The findings contribute to understanding the signaling pathways involved in NaCl and KCl stress response and serve as a genetic resource for further research.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ju Qiu, Rui Guo, Yidan Li, Yuyao Zhang, Kangsheng Jia, Yinghu Lei, Linsen Zan, Anning Li
Summary: The golden takin, an endemic ruminant species, has been listed as endangered and vulnerable. This study used RNA sequencing and microsatellite prediction to assess the transcriptome of its muscles, providing valuable genetic information for conservation efforts and further studies on takins.
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Agronomy
Linchuan Fang, Jing Mao, Dongyun Xu, Yanfang Dong, Yuan Zhou, Shuzhen Wang
Summary: This study developed microsatellite markers in Rhododendron obtusum variety 'Yanzhimi' based on RNA-seq, with 30 EST-SSR markers producing 196 polymorphic bands. The research indicated that Rhododendron cultivars possess high genetic diversity and frequent gene flow, which can effectively support cultivar authentication.
GENETIC RESOURCES AND CROP EVOLUTION
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Ludwig T. Weckbach, Lisa Schweizer, Angelina Kraechan, Stephanie Bieber, Hellen Ishikawa-Ankerhold, Jorg Hausleiter, Steffen Massberg, Tobias Straub, Karin Klingel, Ulrich Grabmaier, Maximilian Zwiebel, Matthias Mann, Christian Schulz
Summary: This case series study found that the cardiac immune signature varied in inflammatory conditions with different etiologic characteristics. Future studies are needed to examine the role of these immune pathways in myocardial inflammation.
Article
Plant Sciences
Braulio J. Soto-Cerda, Giovanni Larama, Humberto Gajardo, Claudio Inostroza-Blancheteau, Sylvie Cloutier, Bourlaye Fofana, Michel Abanto, Gabriela Aravena
Summary: This study evaluated the root morphological traits of 120 diverse Linum usitatissimum accessions and identified key factors related to drought tolerance and yield through genetic analysis and transcriptomic data analysis. The results revealed the significant role of positive QTL alleles in root traits and yield stability.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zhicheng Sun, Fangrui Lou, Xiang Zhao, Na Song
Summary: The study generated the full-length transcriptome of Acanthogobius ommaturus using single molecule real-time sequencing, revealing the important roles of protein degradation, immune response, and energy metabolism in its response to temperature stress, with differentially expressed hub genes being closely related to adhesion, vascular remodeling, and disease.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hebat-Allah A. Hussein, Shifaa O. Alshammari
Summary: Agriculture, as the largest water-consuming industry globally, is facing a crisis of water scarcity. This study found that L-cysteine could alleviate the adverse effects of NaCl stress on flax plants, improving their growth and accumulation of photosynthetic pigments. However, it had inhibitory effects on total sugars and antioxidant enzyme activity.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yan Wang, Wei Dong, Qin Zhang, Zhen-Peng Li, Yue-Xing Wang, Xiu-Fen Li, Long-Jiang Huang
Summary: An efficient and scalable process for the synthesis of 19-hydroxyprogesterone was developed, achieving a total yield of 34.5%, which is significantly higher than the previously reported process (11.0% total yield). The plausible ring-opening mechanism of the 6,19-epoxy bridge in compound 7 was proposed, and the structures of intermediates were confirmed by LC-MS analysis.
JOURNAL OF ASIAN NATURAL PRODUCTS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wei Huang, Guodong Cao, Chengliang Deng, Yanyan Chen, Tao Wang, Da Chen, Zongwei Cai
Summary: This study investigated the effects of TCS exposure on kidney function in mice. The results showed that TCS caused renal injury, oxidative stress, inflammation, and fibrosis in a dose-dependent manner. Metabolite analysis revealed lipid accumulation and defective fatty acid metabolism in TCS-exposed mouse kidney, which may contribute to renal function impairment.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Akang Dan, Shasha Zhang, Zhongliang Chen, Jinghan Dong, Wenjun Zheng, Yuxin Tu, Zian Lin, Zongwei Cai
Summary: A simple and highly selective analytical method for phthalate monoesters (mPAEs) was developed using Cu2+-immobilized magnetic covalent organic frameworks. The method showed wide linear ranges, low limits of detection, and good correlation coefficients for the detection of mPAEs. The method was successfully applied to the sensitive detection of mPAEs in mouse plasma samples.
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Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Jianguo Wu
Summary: This study used fuzzy set-based classification, Monte Carlo scheme, and climate shift data to determine the risk of reduction in distributional ranges of alpine graminoid species. The results showed that the main factor leading to range shifts was changes in the temperature index. Adaptation measures are needed to cope with future climatic conditions.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED CLIMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Huiyan Li, Huilin Zhang, Xiaofang He, Peiran Zhao, Tong Wu, Jinxuan Xiahou, Yelin Wu, Yanyan Liu, Yang Chen, Xingwu Jiang, Guanglei Lv, Zhenwei Yao, Jian Wu, Wenbo Bu
Summary: A communication interception strategy is developed to block spatiotemporal crosstalk between lysosomes and endoplasmic reticulum (ER) using amorphous-core@crystalline-shell Fe@Fe3O4 nanoparticles (ACFeNPs). This strategy induces autophagy and ER stress, leading to a significant therapeutic effect for cancer treatment.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pengfei Hou, Yumiao Tian, Yu Xie, Fei Du, Gang Chen, Aleksandra Vojvodic, Jianzhong Wu, Xing Meng
Summary: This study develops a neural network potential (NNP) for aqueous MXene systems using deep neural networks and an active learning scheme, providing ab initio precision at low cost. The oxidation behaviors of super large aqueous MXene systems are investigated at nanosecond timescales, revealing the atomic-level process of MXenes oxidation and the inhibitory effects of free protons and oxides on subsequent oxidation reactions. These findings contribute to the development of effective protection strategies for controlling the stability of MXenes.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yinchun Fang, Jianguo Wu, Guojie Ma, Qufu Wei
Summary: Polylactic acid (PLA) fibre is a renewable and biodegradable synthetic polymer that has gained attention in textiles. However, its dyeing process faces challenges, and a waterless dyeing method using disperse dyes is being explored as an alternative. This study investigated the waterless dyeing of PLA fibre using different disperse dyes and decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5) as the medium. Optimal dyeing process conditions were determined, and it was found that disperse dyes with a monoazo structure were most suitable for PLA waterless dyeing. The research provides a basis for developing suitable dyes for waterless dyeing of PLA using D5.
COLORATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yan Ding, Dongqi Wang, Guanghui Zhao, Shu Chen, Taihu Sun, Hechen Sun, Chenyang Wu, Yizhe Li, Zhongjie Yu, Yu Li, Zhenlou Chen
Summary: Plant litter input is a crucial factor in the turnover of soil/sediment organic carbon (SOC). This study investigated the effects of leaf litter and stem litter input on SOC dynamics using the 13C isotope technique. It was found that both leaf and stem litter input facilitated SOC accumulation, with leaf litter having a higher contribution. However, leaf litter input also promoted SOC mineralization more than stem litter input. Overall, litter input led to a net increase in SOC accumulation but accelerated the loss of native SOC.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Yuanrong Li, Jianguo Wu, Chuanjiang He, Honghui He, Mingjun Xie, Ke Yao, Jing He, Yan Duan, Liujing Zhaung, Ping Wang, Yong He
Summary: Many mammalian tissues have specific cellular arrangements under stress stimulus, but conventional 3D encapsulation fails to replicate these arrangements accurately, so advanced cellular arrangement approaches are needed. In this study, a novel 3D prestress bioprinting approach is developed, using static sustained tensile stress, molecular chain orientation, and slow crosslinking in bioink to guide tissue construction. The semi-crosslinking state of the bioink provides excellent elasticity for applying stress on cells during the printing process. After printing, the bioink gradually crosslinks and maintains the applied stress force to induce cell-orientated growth. This approach allows for directional arrangement of multiple cell types, with adjustable internal stress in the hydrogel filament, and has potential applications in engineering skeletal muscles, tendons, ligaments, vascular networks, or combinations thereof.
ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Ruiyu Xu, Song Huang, Zheren Song, Yuanyuan Gao, Jianguo Wu
Summary: This article proposes a deep mixed-effects modeling approach for anomaly detection in additive manufacturing. It captures the relationship between the melt pool temperature and other sensing data using a deep neural network, and incorporates random-effect and residual terms to account for variations and autocorrelations. Control charts based on T2 and generalized likelihood ratio statistics are developed for online monitoring.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guanghui Zhao, Taihu Sun, Dongqi Wang, Shu Chen, Yan Ding, Yilan Li, Guitao Shi, Hechen Sun, Shengnan Wu, Yizhe Li, Chenyang Wu, Yufang Li, Zhongjie Yu, Zhenlou Chen
Summary: This study used stable isotopes to investigate the sources and transformation processes of nitrate in Suzhou Creek. The results showed that treated wastewater, soil nitrogen, and nitrogen fertilizer were the main sources of nitrate in the river. Reducing nitrate concentrations in treated wastewater is crucial for addressing nitrogen pollution in urban rivers.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Guodong Cao, Wei Wang, Jing Zhang, Pengfei Wu, Han Qiao, Huankai Li, Gefei Huang, Zhu Yang, Zongwei Cai
Summary: para-Phenylenediamine quinones (PPD-Qs) are newly discovered transformation products derived from para-phenylenediamine (PPD) antioxidants. Their occurrence and fate in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) need further investigation to improve pollutant removal efficiency.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Imali Kaushalya Herath, Guitao Shi, Qian Zhao, Yilan Li, Danhe Wang, Su Jiang, Yangjie Li, Zhenlou Chen, Roberto Bargagli
Summary: This study analyzed the sources and cycling of nitrate (NO3-) in Antarctic soils. The research found that NO3- concentrations and isotopic values were consistent across the latitudinal gradient, with the majority of NO3- derived from nitrification process. Atmospheric deposition contributed minimally to the NO3- budget, and there was evidence of denitrification and cycling between NO3- and nitrite (NO2-). These findings provide new insights into the nitrogen cycle in Antarctic terrestrial ecosystems.
GEOCHIMICA ET COSMOCHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Biomedical
Haiyan Li, Keerthi Subramanian Iyer, Lei Bao, Jiali Zhai, Jiao Jiao Li
Summary: Granular microporous hydrogels made of non-spherical microgels show enhanced characteristics compared to traditional nanoporous hydrogels, promoting cell viability, migration, and tissue regeneration. These hydrogels have higher macroporosity and improved mechanical properties, allowing for better alignment and differentiation of cells in anisotropic tissue. The development of these hydrogels is gaining increasing interest in regenerative medicine.
ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hui Chen, Cheng Jin, Li Xie, Jian Wu
Summary: Succinate, an intermediate of the TCA cycle, is crucial in mitochondrial metabolism, energy production, and is also considered a signaling molecule in metabolism and hepatic diseases. Its downstream signaling pathway through GPR91 leads to various intracellular responses, including succinylation, ROS production, HIF-1 alpha stabilization, and significant impact in cellular metabolism due to its role in the TCA cycle. Understanding the signaling mechanisms of succinate in hepatic fibrosis, metabolic reprogramming, inflammatory or immune responses, and carcinogenesis is of great interest. This review aims to provide the current understanding of succinate in mediating metabolism, inflammatory and immune responses in liver diseases, with the aim of establishing a molecular basis for therapeutic strategies.
BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-MOLECULAR BASIS OF DISEASE
(2024)