Ectopic Expression of Retarded Primary and Secondary Growth in .

Primary and secondary growth of trees are needed for increments in plant height and stem diameter, respectively, affecting the production of woody biomass for applications in timber, pulp/paper, and related biomaterials. These two types of growth are believed to be both regulated by distinct transcription factor (TF)-mediated regulatory pathways. Notably, we identified PtrLBD39, a highly stem phloem-specific TF in and found that the ectopic expression of in markedly retarded both primary and secondary growth.

Advances in protein glycosylation and its role in tissue repair and regeneration.

After tissue damage, a series of molecular and cellular events are initiated to promote tissue repair and regeneration to restore its original structure and function. These events include inter-cell communication, cell proliferation, cell migration, extracellular matrix differentiation, and other critical biological processes. Glycosylation is the crucial conservative and universal post-translational modification in all eukaryotic cells [1], with influential roles in intercellular recognition, regulation, signaling, immune response, cellular transformation, and disease development.

Cell-type-specific PtrWOX4a and PtrVCS2 form a regulatory nexus with a histone modification system for stem cambium development in Populus trichocarpa.

Stem vascular cambium cells in forest trees produce wood for materials and energy. WOX4 affects the proliferation of such cells in Populus. Here we show that PtrWOX4a is the most highly expressed stem vascular-cambium-specific (VCS) gene in P.

Risk factor analysis for progressive spinal deformity after resection of intracanal tumors─ a retrospective study of 272 cases.

Background: Progressive spinal deformity has become a well-recognized complication of intracanal tumors resection. However, the factors affecting post-operative spinal stability remain to be further research. Here, we described the current largest series of risk factors analysis for progressive spinal deformity following resection of intracanal tumors.

Effects of Atorvastatin on Surgical Treatments of Chronic Subdural Hematoma.

Objective: To investigate the effects of atorvastatin on the surgical treatment of patients with chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH).

Methods: Our retrospective study included 245 consecutive adult patients undergoing burr-hole craniotomy for CSDH. Data included baseline characteristics and recurrence, postoperative complications, and mortality.

Freeform microstructure linear light emitter design for a natural light illumination system.

The major factors of an illuminative environment are a high rendering index and uniformity. The natural light illumination system (NLIS) is used to guide sunlight for indoor illumination. The NLIS consists of three subsystems: collecting, transmitting, and emitting.