CoSn(OH) nanocubes: Hydroxyl perovskite catalyst for efficient peroxymonosulfate activation in acetamiprid degradation.

This study presents the synthesis of a nano-cubic metal hydroxide with a perovskite structure, CoSn(OH), for the efficient activation of peroxymonosulfate (PMS) towards the degradation of acetamiprid (ACE) in water treatment. The CoSn(OH)/PMS system achieved complete degradation of ACE within only 12 min and exhibited outstanding catalytic stability. Our findings indicate that the non-radical mechanism, featuring singlet oxygen (O) and Co(IV)=O, is the primary contributor to the degradation process, while the role of radical species such as sulfate radical (SO) and hydroxyl radicals (·OH) is subordinate.

Heterotrimeric G protein interacts with MLO1 to regulate a trade-off between disease resistance and growth in wheat.

The molecular mechanisms underlying the balance between disease resistance and growth in wheat remain largely unclear. Here, we report that CRISPR/Cas9-guided gene-editing mutants of wheat G alpha subunit exhibit compact plant architecture and enhanced resistance against powdery mildew but with a compromise in yield traits. RNA-seq analyses show that some growth-related genes were down-regulated while some disease resistance-related genes were up-regulated in the Tagα-aabbdd mutant.

iTASO: A Novel Photosensitive Probe for High-Throughput and Selective Submetabolomic Analysis via Flow Injection-Mass Spectrometry.

Flow injection mass spectrometry (FI-MS) is widely employed for high-throughput metabolome analysis, yet the absence of prior separation leads to significant matrix effects, thereby limiting the metabolome coverage. In this study, we introduce a novel photosensitive MS probe, iTASO-ONH, integrated with FI-MS to establish a high-throughput strategy for submetabolome analyses. The iTASO probe features a conjugated-imino sulfonate moiety for efficient photolysis under 365 nm irradiation and a reactive group for selective metabolite labeling.

QSAR-guided strategy for accurate annotation of FAHFA regioisomers.

Branched fatty acid esters of hydroxy fatty acids (FAHFAs) represent a novel class of bioactive lipids with significant physiological roles. However, their identification, particularly of low-abundance FAHFA regioisomers, remains challenging due to their high structural similarity, low natural abundance, and the limited availability of reliable FAHFA standards. In this study, we present a QSAR-based FAHFA annotation strategy that integrates a QSAR model with an ester bond position (EP) rule to determine the EPs of FAHFA regioisomers.

TaMYB72 directly activates the expression of TaFT to promote heading and enhance grain yield traits in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.).

Heading date, grain number per spike, and grain weight are crucial traits affecting yield and adaptability in wheat. The transcription factor TaMYB72 is an important regulator of wheat grain yield and its knock-out mutants can be used as germplasm resources for wheat improvement.

Metabolomic Analysis Reveals Association between Decreased Ovarian Reserve and In Vitro Fertilization Outcomes.

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a highly effective treatment for infertility; however, it poses challenges for women with decreased ovarian reserve (DOR). Despite the importance of understanding the impact of DOR on IVF outcomes, limited research has explored this relationship, particularly using omics approaches. Hence, we conducted a study to investigate the association between DOR and IVF outcomes, employing a metabolomic approach.

[Alignment method for metabolite chromatographic peaks using an -acyl glycine retention index system].

Peak alignment is a crucial data-processing step in untargeted metabolomics analysis that aims to integrate metabolite data from multiple liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) batches for enhanced comparability and reliability. However, slight variations in the chromatographic separation conditions can result in retention time (RT) shifts between consecutive analyses, adversely affecting peak alignment accuracy. In this study, we present a retention index (RI)-based chromatographic peak-shift correction (CPSC) strategy to address RT shifts and align chromatographic peaks for metabolomics studies.

Novel Peak Shift Correction Method Based on the Retention Index for Peak Alignment in Untargeted Metabolomics.

Peak alignment is a crucial step in liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS)-based large-scale untargeted metabolomics workflows, as it enables the integration of metabolite peaks across multiple samples, which is essential for accurate data interpretation. Slight differences or fluctuations in chromatographic separation conditions, however, can cause the chromatographic retention time (RT) shift between consecutive analyses, ultimately affecting the accuracy of peak alignment between samples. Here, we introduce a novel RT shift correction method based on the retention index (RI) and apply it to peak alignment.

Uncovering the Carboxylated Metabolome in Gut Microbiota-Host Co-metabolism: A Chemical Derivatization-Molecular Networking Approach.

Gut microbiota-host co-metabolites serve as essential mediators of communication between the host and gut microbiota. They provide nutrient sources for host cells and regulate gut microenvironment, which are associated with a variety of diseases. Analysis of gut microbiota-host co-metabolites is of great significance to explore the host-gut microbiota interaction.

Genome sequencing of Sitopsis species provides insights into their contribution to the B subgenome of bread wheat.

Wheat (Triticum aestivum, BBAADD) is an allohexaploid species that originated from two polyploidization events. The progenitors of the A and D subgenomes have been identified as Triticum urartu and Aegilops tauschii, respectively. Current research suggests that Aegilops speltoides is the closest but not the direct ancestor of the B subgenome.

Tiller Number1 encodes an ankyrin repeat protein that controls tillering in bread wheat.

Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is a major staple food for more than one-third of the world's population. Tiller number is an important agronomic trait in wheat, but only few related genes have been cloned.

Combined metabolomic and transcriptomic analysis reveals key components of overexpression improves drought tolerance in rice.

Oryza Sativa is one of the most important food crops in China, which is easily affected by drought during its growth and development. As a member of the calcium signaling pathway, CBL-interacting protein kinase (CIPK) plays an important role in plant growth and development as well as environmental stress. However, there is no report on the function and mechanism of OsCIPK17 in rice drought resistance.

Retinal degeneration protein 3 controls membrane guanylate cyclase activities in brain tissue.

The retinal degeneration protein RD3 is involved in regulatory processes of photoreceptor cells. Among its main functions is the inhibition of photoreceptor specific membrane guanylate cyclases during trafficking from the inner segment to their final destination in the outer segment. However, any physiological role of RD3 in non-retinal tissue is unsolved at present and specific protein targets outside of retinal tissue have not been identified so far.

Combined Metabolomic and Transcriptomic Analysis Reveals Allantoin Enhances Drought Tolerance in Rice.

Drought is a misfortune for agriculture and human beings. The annual crop yield reduction caused by drought exceeds the sum of all pathogens. As one of the gatekeepers of China's "granary", rice is the most important to reveal the key drought tolerance factors in rice.

Carbon nanotube bridged nickel hexacyanoferrate architecture for high-performance hybrid capacitive deionization.

Although widely used as hybrid capacitive deionization (HCDI) electrode material, the low intrinsic conductivity of metal hexacyanometalate (MHCF) severely hinders the fast insertion/extraction of Na in/from its 3D framework structure, damaging its desalination performance. Herein, we design a carbon nanotube (CNT) bridged nickel hexacyanoferrate architecture (NiHCF). The highly conductive CNT not only acts as the skeleton for the uniform growth of NiHCF to provide more ion-accessible surface and active sites but also serves as the conductive bridge to connect the NiHCF particles, which prevents the agglomeration of NiHCF particles and facilitates the charge transfer and ion diffusion during the desalination process.

Discovery of Novel Pyrazolopyrimidines as Potent, Selective, and Orally Bioavailable Inhibitors of ALK2.

Activin receptor-like kinase 2 (ALK2) is a transmembrane kinase receptor that mediates the signaling of the members of the TGF-β superfamily. The aberrant activation of ALK2 has been linked to the rare genetic disorder fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) and diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) that are associated with severely reduced life expectancy in pediatric patients. ALK2 has also been shown to play an essential role in iron metabolism by regulating hepcidin levels and affecting anemia of chronic disease.

Functional Analysis of in Rice Grain Filling.

We used mutant and Nipponbare in field experiments to analyze agronomic traits, photosynthetic parameters, transcriptome, and gene expression. The results demonstrated cytoplasmic localization of , while GUS allogeneic () tissue-staining and quantitative analysis showed the gene was expressed in many organs, including flower buds; furthermore, it was involved in root, stem, and leaf growth. Compared to Nipponbare plants, grain filling rate and final grain weight decreased in plants of the knockout mutant owing to a delay in attainment of maximum grain filling rate.

Carboxylic submetabolome-driven signature characterization of COVID-19 asymptomatic infection.

Asymptomatic infection of COVID-19 is a global threat for public health. Unfortunately, the study about metabolic dysregulation of asymptomatic infection is barely investigated. Here, we performed carboxylic submetabolome profiling of serum from 62 asymptomatic and 122 control individuals, by a highly sensitive chemical isotope labelling method.

Inhibition of ALK2 with bicyclic pyridyllactams.

Activin receptor-like kinase 2 (ALK2) has been implicated as a key target in multiple rare diseases. Herein, we describe the design of a novel bicyclic lactam series of potent and selective ALK2 inhibitors. This manuscript details an improvement in potency of two orders of magnitude from the initial bicyclic structure as well as a two-fold improvement in cellular potency from the original monocyclic inhibitor.

High flow nasal cannula therapy for obstructive sleep apnea in adults.

Purpose: Obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is characterized by the aggravation of upper airway constriction or obstruction, and it is associated with high incidence of various metabolic diseases and high mortality. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is now recommended as the first-line therapy for OSAHS, but its application is limited by its unsatisfactory patient tolerance. Previous studies have showed that high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) may improve symptoms in some patients with OSAHS.

Loneliness and psychological distress in everyday life among Latinx college students.

Objective: Changes in surroundings and social relationships may heighten feelings of loneliness, suggesting the need to measure as a state. This study tested whether loneliness fluctuates within and across days and the resultant associations with psychological distress. Further it tested familism as a moderator as endorsing this cultural value may buffer the negative effects of state loneliness.