Comparative Analysis of Rhizosphere and Endophytic Microbial Communities Between Root Rot and Healthy Root of Psammosilene tunicoides.

The wild resources of Psammosilene tunicoides have decreased sharply because of the long-term mining and excavation, which has led to the increased demand for its artificial cultivation. However, root rot represents a significant obstacle leading to a poor quality and product of P. tunicoides.

Ethanol-Induced Hepatic Insulin Resistance is Ameliorated by Methyl Ferulic Acid Through the PI3K/AKT Signaling Pathway.

One of the key events during the development of alcoholic liver disease (ALD) is that alcohol inhibits the insulin signaling pathway in liver and leads to disorders of glucose and lipid metabolism. Methyl ferulic acid (MFA) is a biologically active monomer isolated from the root of Hasskarl. It has been reported that MFA has a hepatoprotective effect against alcohol-induced liver injury and .

Relationships between body image, sexual dysfunction, and health-related quality of life among middle-aged women: A cross-sectional study.

Objectives: To examine whether body image, sexual function, and relationship with a partner influence health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among middle-aged women, as well as to identify the association with menopausal symptoms.

Main Outcome Measures: Physical component summary and mental component summary of HRQoL.

Methods: This was an analysis of 1026 women (2013-2014); data regarding demographic characteristics, sexual function, body image, relationship with partner, menopausal symptoms and HRQoL during middle age were collected.