4D Printed Shape Memory Polyimide Composite Aerogels with High Recovery Stress for Load Driving.

Shape memory polyimide aerogels with lightweight, high-temperature resistance, and excellent shape memory performance are ideal materials for intelligent structural components of aerospace. However, their low recovery stress has been a significant barrier to their practical use, particularly in driving structural deformations. Herein, we have prepared a 4D printed shape memory polyimide/polyimide nanofiber (PI/PIF) composite aerogel with high recovery stress and excellent shape memory performance for load driving at high temperatures.

The Impact of Preoperative Visits Using the Omaha System on Patients Undergoing Transurethral Resection of the Prostate: Improvement in Sleep Quality and Negative Psychological Aspects.

Background: The Omaha System, recognised for its comprehensive approach that encompasses physical, psychosocial, and environmental factors, has shown promise in improving patient outcomes across various healthcare settings. This study aimed to investigate the impact of preoperative visits conducted using the Omaha System on patients undergoing transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), with a specific focus on sleep quality and negative psychological aspects.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted, including patients scheduled for TURP between March 2022 and March 2024.

In vitro enzyme characterization and several inhibitors for monkeypox virus core protease I7L.

Monkeypox is a zoonotic viral disease caused by the monkeypox virus, a member of the genus Orthopoxvirus within the family Poxviridae, which also includes the variola virus. On 14 August 2024, WHO Director-General declared monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. Similar to variola virus core protease K7L, I7L could be identified as a promising target to fight against monkeypox virus.

Dissection of QTLs underlying the genetic basis of drought resistance in wheat: a meta-analysis.

Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is one of the most important cereal crops, with its grain serving as a predominant staple food source on a global scale. However, there are many biotic and abiotic stresses challenging the stability of wheat production.

Design of minibinder proteins specific to TNFR1.

TNFα inhibitors have been successfully developed and used in the clinical treatment of autoimmune disorders. However, the use of TNFα blockade may be accompanied by side effects. The cases of bacterial and viral infections, lymphoproliferative disorders, and anti-TNFα-induced lupus, have been reported among the rheumatoid arthritis or Crohn's disease patients treated with TNFα blockers.

Fine Mapping of the Wheat Leaf Rust Resistance Gene () and Validation of Its Co-segregation Markers.

Wheat leaf rust, caused by the fungus Eriks. (), is a destructive disease found throughout common wheat production areas worldwide. At its adult stage, wheat cultivar Liaochun10 is resistant to leaf rust and the gene for that resistance has been mapped on chromosome 2BS.

Transcription Factors Shared by BTH-Induced Resistance and -Mediated Acquired Resistance Improve Broad-Spectrum Disease Resistance in Wheat.

In , both pathogen invasion and benzothiadiazole (BTH) treatment activate the ()-mediated systemic acquired resistance, which provides broad-spectrum disease resistance to secondary pathogen infection. However, the BTH-induced resistance in Triticeae crops of wheat and barley seems to be accomplished through an -independent pathway. In the current investigation, we applied transcriptome analysis on barley transgenic lines overexpressing wheat () and knocking down barley () to reveal the role of during the BTH-induced resistance.

Molecular mapping of major QTL conferring resistance to orange wheat blossom midge (Sitodiplosis mosellana) in Chinese wheat varieties with selective populations.

Two novel midge resistance QTL were mapped to a 4.9-Mb interval on chromosome arm 4AL based on the genetic maps constructed with SNP markers. Orange wheat blossom midge (OWBM) is a devastating insect pest affecting wheat production.

Screening for differential expression of genes for resistance to Sitodiplosis mosellana in bread wheat via BSR-seq analysis.

Five putative candidate genes for OWBM resistance in Chinese winter wheat 'Jimai 24' were identified via BSR-seq and differential expression analyses. Orange wheat blossom midge (OWBM), Sitodiplosis mosellana, is one of the most serious threats to wheat production worldwide. Conventional gene mapping methods to identify genes require significant amounts of financial support and time.

Sevoflurane Exerts an Anti-depressive Action by Blocking the HMGB1/TLR4 Pathway in Unpredictable Chronic Mild Stress Rats.

This study was performed to investigate whether sevoflurane has an anti-depressive effect and to elucidate its underlying mechanism. Unpredictable chronic mild stress (uCMS)-treated rats were used for inducing depressive-like behavior and subsequently treated with sevoflurane. A forced swimming test was conducted with the rats.

Simultaneous Transfer of Leaf Rust and Powdery Mildew Resistance Genes from Hexaploid Triticale Cultivar Sorento into Bread Wheat.

Wheat powdery mildew, caused by f. sp. , and wheat leaf rust, caused by Eriks, are two important diseases that severely threaten wheat production.

Application of Glycerol for Induced Powdery Mildew Resistance in L.

Previous work has demonstrated that glycerol-3-phosphate (G3P) and oleic acid (18:1) are two important signal molecules associated with plant resistance to fungi. In this article, we provide evidence that a 3% glycerol spray application 1-2 days before powdery mildew infection and subsequent applications once every 4 days was sufficient to stimulate the plant defense responses without causing any significant damage to wheat leaves. We found that G3P and oleic acid levels were markedly induced by powdery mildew infection.

Haynaldia villosa NAM-V1 is linked with the powdery mildew resistance gene Pm21 and contributes to increasing grain protein content in wheat.

Background: The 6AL/6VS translocation lines, carrying the wheat powdery mildew resistance gene Pm21, are planted on more than 3.4 million hectares. The NAM-A1 gene, located on chromosome 6AS of hexaploid wheat, has been implicated with increased wheat grain protein content (GPC).