A novel role of PvUCP4 in Penaeus vannamei in response to Vibrio alginolyticus challenge.

Mitochondria are the energy production and metabolic centers of cells. About 90 % of reactive oxygen species come from mitochondria. Uncoupling proteins (UCPs) have a protective effect against oxidative stress in mitochondria.

Ficus hirta Vahl. alleviate LPS induced apoptosis via down-regulating of miR-411 in orange-spotted grouper (Epinephelus coioides) spleen cell.

Ficus hirta Vahl. (FhV) has been shown to have antimicrobial and antiviral efficacy. To further ascertain the pharmacological properties of FhV.