Whole-genome resequencing reveals the uniqueness of Subei yak.

Subei yak is an essential local yak in the Gansu Province, which genetic resource has recently been discovered. It is a meat-milk dual-purpose variety with high fecundity and relatively stable population genetic structure. However, its population genetic structure and genetic diversity are yet to be reported.

Procaine stimulates aquaporin‑5 expression in human salivary gland ductal cells via the suppression of DNA methyltransferase‑1.

The present study aimed to investigate whether procaine may upregulate the expression of aquaporin‑5 (AQP5) in human salivary gland ductal cells and the underlying mechanisms of this upregulation. Immortalized normal human salivary gland ductal cells (NS‑SV‑DC), lacking AQP5 protein expression, were used to measure the glandular secretion rate following treatment with procaine, and the protein expression levels of AQP5 in NS‑SV‑DC cells were measured by western blotting. In order to investigate the mechanism of procaine action on AQP5 protein expression, the protein expression and activity of DNA methyltransferase (DNMT)1, and the CpG methylation of AQP5, were investigated further.

Combined effect of constant high voltage electrostatic field and variable frequency pulsed electromagnetic field on the morphology of calcium carbonate scale in circulating cooling water systems.

Research on scale inhibition is of importance to improve the heat transfer efficiency of heat exchangers. The combined effect of high voltage electrostatic and variable frequency pulsed electromagnetic fields on calcium carbonate precipitation was investigated, both theoretically and experimentally. Using energy dispersive spectrum analysis, the predominant phase was found to be CaCO(3).

Structural stability and phase transition in OsC and RuC.

The structural stability and phase transition of osmium and ruthenium carbides (OsC and RuC) were investigated by first principles. Nine structures were considered for each carbide. Zinc blende structure has the lowest energy among the considered structures at ambient conditions for both carbides.

Phase stability and mechanical properties of tungsten borides from first principles calculations.

The phase stability and mechanical properties of tungsten borides W(2)B, WB, WB(2), W(2)B(5) and WB(4) were extensively studied by first-principles calculations within density functional theory. The thermodynamic and mechanical stabilities were examined. Our calculations on the enthalpy-pressure relationship and convex hulls have demonstrated that at zero pressure, the experimentally observed W(2)B-W(2)B (W(2)B-W(2)B represents W(2)B in W(2)B structure type, the same hereinafter) and WB-WB, and assumed WB(2)-ReB(2) phases are stable against decomposition into other components.

Phase stability and mechanical properties of rhenium borides by first-principles calculations.

The phase stability and elastic properties of Re-B system were systematically investigated by use of the density functional theory. The formation enthalpies are negative for Re(3)B, Re(7)B(3), Re(2)B, ReB, Re(2)B(3), and ReB(2), indicating that they are thermodynamically stable. Re(7)B(3), Re(2)B, ReB, Re(2)B(3), and ReB(2) are mechanically stable.

First principles investigation on the ultra-incompressible and hard TaN.

The structural, electronic, and mechanical properties of TaN were investigated by use of the density functional theory (DFT). Eight structures were considered, i.e.

Near compensated half-metal in Sr2NiOsO6.

The electronic and magnetic properties of tetragonal double perovskite Sr(2)NiOsO(6) were studied by use of the density functional theory and including the spin-orbit coupling. Compensated half-metal is found if the spin-orbit coupling is not considered. Spin-orbit coupling induces orbital moments on both Ni and Os, making Sr(2)NiOsO(6) a near compensated half-metal.

[Relationship between condylar marrow signal abnormalities and temporomandibular joint internal derangement].

Objective: To investigate the relationship between condylar marrow signal abnormalities and temporomandibular joint internal derangement (TMJID).

Methods: Oblique sagittal T1 weighted MR imaging at closed and open mouth and Oblique sagittal T2 weighted MR imaging at closed mouth were obtained from 88 joints of 44 patients suffering from TMD. Condylar marrow signal abnormalities were reviewed and classified into bone marrow edema pattern (hypointense T1, hyperintense T2), sclerosis pattern (hypointense T1 and hypointense T2) and combined edema and sclerosis pattern.

[Relationship between condylar marrow signal abnormalities and temporomandibular joint pain].

Purpose: To investigate the relationship between condylar marrow signal abnormalities and joint pain.

Methods: Oblique sagittal T1 and T2 weighted MR imaging at closed mouth was obtained from 88 joints of 44 patients who complained of unilateral TMJ pain. The condylar marrow signal of pain-free side served as self-control.