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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lei Wang, Songpeng Jia, Yuxuan Zhang, Shuhong Jiang, Yuhan Chen, Junping Chen, Miao Yu, Lan Zhang, Zhigang Qiao, Xuejun Li
Summary: This study constructed three genetic linkage maps of the Yellow River carp and identified 148 QTLs associated with four growth traits. The results suggest the presence of growth-related genes on chromosome 12, with 13 main QTLs located on this chromosome. Detected candidate genes within the vicinity of the main QTLs provide potential targets for further molecular-assisted breeding research.
CURRENT ISSUES IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
(2021)
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Fisheries
Lei Wang, Lan Zhang, Yuhan Chen, Junping Chen, Meng Zhang, Miao Yu, Hongxia Jiang, Zhigang Qiao, Xuejun Li
Summary: This study explores the genetic regulation mechanism of overwintering growth in Yellow River carp, identifying growth-related QTLs and candidate genes associated with biological activities. These findings provide valuable references for breeding and genetic selection of Yellow River carp.
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Horticulture
Siddharood Maragal, Eguru Sreenivasa Rao, D. C. Lakshmana Reddy
Summary: This study investigated the genes/QTLs governing important fruit quality traits in watermelon, particularly focusing on fruit shape and flesh color. Through QTL mapping and candidate gene analysis, several major QTLs and potential candidate genes were identified. The results provide valuable information for future functional validation and breeding of important fruit quality traits in watermelon.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
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Fisheries
Xuesong Hu, Xiaofeng Zhang, Yanlong Ge, Xiaona Jiang, Lianyu Shi, Chitao Li, Zhiying Jia
Summary: QTL mapping studies of growth traits based on high-density linkage maps in Northeast China are of great significance for local enterprises. A high-density genetic linkage map was constructed, and 15 QTLs for growth traits were identified, which explained 9.8-17.9% of the phenotypic variation. Two major-effect QTLs were found, along with 15 loci for other growth traits. Nine candidate genes, including five genes related to growth hormone, were identified. These findings provide insights into early selection of growth traits in common carp cultured in Northeast China and other high-latitude regions.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2023)
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Genetics & Heredity
Xiaofeng Zhang, Peixian Luan, Dingchen Cao, Guo Hu
Summary: The study utilized a high-density genetic linkage map to reveal 17 QTL for feed conversion efficiency (FCE) trait in common carp, with one major cluster located on LG28. Additionally, two more QTL clusters were detected on LG32 and LG20, with a total of nine candidate genes identified for the FCE trait.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2021)
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Fisheries
Yuhan Chen, Jintai Huang, Zhan Jin, Junping Chen, Meng Zhang, Miao Yu, Hongxia Jiang, Lei Wang, Zhigang Qiao
Summary: To identify the growth-related QTL and genes in Yellow River carp, a family of these carps was established after removing the maternal effect. Growth-related traits were measured at 5 and 17 months after hatching, and QTL mapping was conducted. A total of 47 QTL and three consensus QTL were identified. 17 growth-related candidate genes were detected near the main-effect QTL. Two genes affected by maternal effects were also identified. This study provides valuable genomic resources for understanding the genetic mechanisms underlying growth in Yellow River carp.
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Agronomy
Xiaomei Fang, Yuanli Zhang, Jingbin Cui, Lingqing Yue, Jianbo Tao, Yigang Wang, Ruifeng Zhang, Jiaqi Liu, Aohua Jiang, Jian Zhang, Renwu Ruan, Zelin Yi
Summary: In this study, QTL mapping and candidate gene screening were performed to lay the foundation for increasing the yield of common buckwheat. Using an F-1 segregating population and constructing a genetic linkage map, a total of 14 QTL related to grain size were detected, and some candidate genes were screened.
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Plant Sciences
Lili Liu, Yaqin Gan, Jianning Luo, Junxing Li, Xiaoming Zheng, Hao Gong, Xiaoxi Liu, Liting Deng, Gangjun Zhao, Haibin Wu
Summary: Based on the genetic linkage map and QTL mapping of two Luffa cultivars, LacCRWN3 was found to be the key gene regulating the internode diameter of Luffa.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Fisheries
Artem V. Nedoluzhko, Maria V. Gladysheva-Azgari, Gulmira M. Shalgimbayeva, Alexander A. Volkov, Natalia V. Slobodova, Svetlana V. Tsygankova, Eugenia S. Boulygina, Van Q. Nguyen, The T. Pham, Duc T. Nguyen, Fedor S. Sharko, Sergey M. Rastorguev
Summary: The study used ddRAD-seq to assess the genetic impact of aquaculture carps on wild common carp populations in northern Vietnam. The research revealed that some wild carp populations have a significant contribution to farmed fish ancestry, with pure aquaculture specimens being quite rare in wild habitats.
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Fisheries
Xuekai Han, Yizhuo Ren, Xuemei Ouyang, Bo Zhang, Liying Sui
Summary: Artemia is an important live feed in larviculture and ideal experimental organism for scientific research. The study developed SNP markers and constructed a high-density genetic linkage map for Artemia franciscana, revealing genetic information and sex determination system of the species.
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Plant Sciences
Longyu Huang, Ming Li, Dingding Cao, Pingfang Yang
Summary: Lotus is a perennial aquatic plant with great value, the enlargement of lotus rhizome determines its yield, a genetic map and QTL mapping analysis were used to identify genes and markers associated with rhizome traits.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Genetics & Heredity
Xin-Fen Guo, Yu-Lin Zhou, Min Liu, Zhi Li, Li Zhou, Zhong-Wei Wang, Jian-Fang Gui
Summary: In this study, a high-density genetic linkage map of red swamp crayfish was constructed using 2b-RAD sequencing technology, revealing multiple QTLs related to growth and sex traits and identifying potential candidate genes. Specifically, 28 QTLs for growth-related traits and a major locus for sex determination were discovered, providing valuable resources for genetic improvement and further research on red swamp crayfish.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2022)
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Fisheries
Dan Qiao, Yanjing Zhao, Chao Pei, Xianliang Zhao, Xinyu Jiang, Lei Zhu, Jie Zhang, Li Li, Xianghui Kong
Summary: In this study, two CCL19b genes (CcCCL19b_a and CcCCL19b_b) were cloned from Yellow River carp. The expression of CcCCL19bs was found to be high in gill and intestine of healthy fish, and up-regulated after infection and stimulation. Furthermore, CcCCL19bs were found to have chemotactic and antibacterial activity, attracting leukocytes and promoting their proliferation, as well as exhibiting antibacterial activity against certain pathogens.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Yu-Lin Zhou, Zhong-Wei Wang, Xin-Fen Guo, Jun-Jie Wu, Wei-Jia Lu, Li Zhou, Jian-Fang Gui
Summary: A high-density genetic linkage map of red-tail catfish was constructed using 2b-RAD sequencing technology, identifying QTLs and growth-related genes. Additionally, a sex-related QTL on LG20 and potential sex dimorphic genes were detected, providing important insights for future genetic studies and sex control breeding.
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Plant Sciences
Wenchong Chen, Weiwu Yu, Ang Dong, Yanru Zeng, Huwei Yuan, Bingsong Zheng, Rongling Wu
Summary: This study utilizes advanced genotyping technologies to investigate the genetic structure of Torreya grandis, a species with high economic and ornamental values. A high-density linkage map is constructed, and the results suggest that the identified QTLs are relatively young and can be better utilized through clonal propagation.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Zhiqiang Pu, Huimu Wang, Zhen Liu, Jianqiang Yi, Shiguang Wu
Summary: In this article, a novel method called AERL is proposed to address complex interaction and communication issues in multi agent cooperation. The method utilizes attention mechanism and parameter sharing to achieve effective and robust performance, as demonstrated in simulation experiments in three representative scenarios.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON NEURAL NETWORKS AND LEARNING SYSTEMS
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zheng Xu, Ru Liu, Liping Guo, Ziyi Gao, Zicheng Gao, Xiaowei Liu, Jieyun Li, Bin Li, Kehu Yang
Summary: This scientometric investigation provides a comprehensive analysis of the development and emerging research trends in bibliotherapy. The study identifies the leading countries and institutions in the field and highlights the hot topics of research, such as depression and anxiety. The findings of this study serve as a valuable reference for researchers in the field of bibliotherapy.
PSYCHOLOGY HEALTH & MEDICINE
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Yu Qin, Meixuan Li, Jiani Han, Gecheng Cui, Weiping Du, Kehu Yang
Summary: This study explored the research hotspots and trends of Kinesio Taping in the past decade through bibliometric analysis. The results revealed that pain relief, sports injury prevention and treatment, and proprioception enhancement for improved postural control were important research areas in the field of Kinesio Taping.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
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Soil Science
Wei Shi, Yan-xia Pan, Ya-feng Zhang, Rui Hu, Xin-ping Wang
Summary: Water redistribution has a profound impact on the function of dryland ecosystems. Biological soil crusts (BSCs or biocrusts), which cover a large portion of arid land soil surface, have conflicting effects on water redistribution at a regional scale. This study clarified the effects of different biocrusts on soil hydraulic properties in the Tengger Desert. The results showed that biocrusts significantly altered soil hydraulic properties, including water holding capacity, soil hydrophobicity, water sorptivity, and unsaturated hydraulic conductivity. Understanding the role of biocrusts in hydraulic properties can help improve our understanding of soil water distribution, movement, and retention in the area.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xuhui Liu, Xiaoxiao Deng, Weilong Kong, Tong Sun, Yangsheng Li
Summary: Using genomics resources, we found that hybridization can significantly increase rice yield, especially by combining specific genotypes to increase grain number per panicle (GNPP).
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Qian Wang, Ruifeng Liu, Qiuning Zhang, Hongtao Luo, Xun Wu, Tianqi Du, Yanliang Chen, Mingyu Tan, Zhiqiang Liu, Shilong Sun, Kehu Yang, Jinhui Tian, Xiaohu Wang
Summary: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the biological effects of cancer stem cells (CSCs) irradiated by charged particle, including proliferation, invasion, migration, and changes in the molecular level. The results showed that CSCs have obvious radio-resistance compared with non-CSCs, and charged particle irradiation or in combination with drugs could overcome this resistance, specifically manifested in inhibiting CSCs' proliferation, invasion, migration, and causing more and harder to repair DNA double-stranded breaks (DSB) of CSCs.
JOURNAL OF CANCER RESEARCH AND CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
(2023)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Yan Wang, Nan Chen, Kangle Guo, Yanfei Li, Fenfen E, Chaoqun Yang, Xue Shang, Xiuxia Li, Kehu Yang
Summary: This study evaluated and mapped the reporting and methodological quality of network meta-analysis (NMA) on acupuncture. The reporting quality of NMAs was found to be moderate, but the methodological quality was very low, especially for Chinese studies. Future NMAs, especially those from China, need to improve their reporting and methodological quality further.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Bei Pan, Long Ge, Honghao Lai, Liangying Hou, Chen Tian, Qi Wang, Kelu Yang, Yao Lu, Hongfei Zhu, Mengting Li, Deren Wang, Xiuxia Li, Yuqing Zhang, Ya Gao, Ming Liu, Guowu Ding, Jinhui Tian, Kehu Yang
Summary: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of different drugs for treating insomnia. The results showed that non-benzodiazepines, antidepressants, and orexin receptor antagonists may have positive effects on improving total sleep time, sleep onset latency, and wake time after sleep onset. The choice of insomnia drugs should consider the individual's insomnia phenotype, as well as the safety and tolerability of each drug.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Bei Pan, Honghao Lai, Ning Ma, Dan Li, Xiyuan Deng, Xiaoman Wang, Qian Zhang, Qiuyu Yang, Qi Wang, Hongfei Zhu, Mengting Li, Xiao Cao, Jinhui Tian, Long Ge, Kehu Yang
Summary: Through a systematic review and meta-analysis of 37 cohort studies, it was found that an increased consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) per 250 mL/day was associated with a higher risk of breast, colorectal, biliary tract, and prostate cancer. Increased consumption of artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs) per 250 mL/day was associated with a higher risk of leukemia. Increased consumption of 100% fruit juice per 250 mL/day was associated with a higher risk of overall cancer, melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and thyroid cancer. There were linear dose-response associations between SSBs consumption and breast and kidney cancer, and between ASBs and fruit juices consumption and pancreatic cancer.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2023)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Ying Che, Tingting Lu, Tianming Wang, Hairong Zhao, Xulin Song, Qing Zhan, Chengzu Zhang, Haibang Pan, Kehu Yang, Bo Wang
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of head-of-bed elevation on patients with acquired brain injury (ABI). The results showed that elevating the head of the bed by 30 degrees can significantly reduce intracranial pressure (ICP), but did not have statistical differences on cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) and disability at 90 days. Therefore, head-of-bed elevation of 30 degrees may be an effective noninvasive nursing practice for the prognosis and rehabilitation of ABI patients.
JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE NURSING
(2023)
Review
Sport Sciences
Meng Xu, Chen Tian, Yong Wang, Shanshan Liang, Yiyun Wang, Xiuxia Li, Kehu Yang
Summary: This study conducted an umbrella review to summarize the evidence of associations between Pilates and multiple health outcomes, and evaluated the strength and validity of these associations. It found that Pilates can reduce body mass index and body fat percentage, relieve pain and disability, and improve sleep quality and balance. However, the certainty of the evidence was mostly low, and further high quality randomized controlled trials are needed to support these promising findings.
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND MEDICINE IN SPORT
(2023)
Review
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Meng Xu, Chaoqun Yang, Tao Nian, Chen Tian, Liying Zhou, Yanan Wu, Yanfei Li, Xinxin Deng, Xiuxia Li, Kehu Yang
Summary: This study examines the adverse effects of acupuncture and finds that there are various types of adverse reactions, but the symptoms are mild. However, most of the included studies have low quality, indicating a need for further randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews to comprehensively analyze acupuncture-related adverse events.
Review
Emergency Medicine
Qi Zhou, Wenbo Meng, Yanhan Ren, Qinyuan Li, Marja A. Boermeester, Peter Muli Nthumba, Jennifer Rickard, Bobo Zheng, Hui Liu, Qianling Shi, Siya Zhao, Zijun Wang, Xiao Liu, Zhengxiu Luo, Kehu Yang, Yaolong Chen, Robert G. Sawyer
Summary: This study reviewed the effectiveness of intraoperative peritoneal lavage (IOPL) with saline in patients with intra-abdominal infections (IAIs). The findings suggest that IOPL with saline does not significantly reduce the risk of mortality, intra-abdominal abscess, incisional surgical site infection, postoperative complication, reoperation, and readmission when compared to non-IOPL. Therefore, routine use of IOPL with saline in patients with IAIs is not supported.
WORLD JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mingao Zhou, Yifei Jiang, Xuhui Liu, Weilong Kong, Chenhao Zhang, Jian Yang, Simin Ke, Yangsheng Li
Summary: The CYP76 subfamily, which belongs to the CYP superfamily, is crucial for phytohormone biosynthesis and response to environmental stresses in plants. Genome-wide analysis of the CYP76 subfamily in seven AA genome species revealed three groups, with Group 1 having the largest number of members. Analysis of cis-acting elements showed a high number of elements related to jasmonic acid and light response. Gene duplication analysis indicated expansion mainly through SD/WGD and tandem forms, with strong purifying selection during evolution. Expression pattern analysis showed that OsCYP76s exhibit restricted expression patterns in leaves and roots. qRT-PCR analysis of CYP76s under abiotic stresses revealed specific response patterns and functional divergence between japonica and indica rice. These findings provide valuable insights into the functional diversity and evolution of the CYP76 subfamily and have implications for improving stress tolerance and agronomic traits in rice.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Xuping Song, Yan Ma, Jing Tang, Jiali Peng, Yue Hu, Yunze Han, Xinyu Fu, Xufei Luo, Xiuxia Li, Long Ge, Kehu Yang, Yaolong Chen
Summary: This study analyzed the trends and gaps in evidence of health effects on pollutants and extreme temperatures through evidence mapping, and conducted a cross-sectional survey on the use of GRADE in systematic reviews or meta-analyses. The results showed that GRADE is not widely used in these evaluations, and the certainty of evidence is generally low.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
