Complete Mitochondrial Genome of (Perciformes: Niphonidae): Genome Characterization and Phylogenetic Analysis.

The species (Cuvier, 1829) is the only representative of the family Niphonidae and the genus , and its taxonomic history is complicated; it is still unclear in a phylogenetic sense. In this study, we report the complete mitochondrial genome of (OP391482), which was determined to be 16,503 bp long with biased A + T contents (53.8%) using next-generation technology.

sp. nov., isolated from sea water.

A novel Gram-stain-negative, facultatively anaerobic and rod-shaped bacterial strain, designated as DAU312, was isolated from the sea water of the eastern coast of the Republic of Korea. Optimal growth was observed at 25 °C, pH 7.0-8.

The role of bacterial exopolysaccharides (EPS) in the synthesis of antimicrobial silver nanomaterials: A state-of-the-art review.

The emergence of multi-drug resistant (MDR) pathogens poses a significant global health concern due to the failure of conventional medical treatment. As a result, the development of several metallic (Ag, Au, Zn, Ti, etc.) nanoparticles, has gained prominence as an alternative to conventional antimicrobial therapies.

Analysis of the complete mitochondrial genome sequence of Japanese butterflyfish, (Chaetodontiformes, Chaetodontidae).

Japanese butterflyfish () belong to the family Chaetodontidae and order Chaetodontiformes. It has circular mitochondrial genome of 16,507 bp in length with 55.4% of A + T content and has 37 genes, including 22 tRNA, 2 rRNA, and 13 protein-coding genes, in addition to a control region.

Indole-3-carbinol induces apoptosis in AGS cancer cells via mitochondrial pathway.

Indole-3-carbinol is produced from the cruciferous vegetables and broadly investigated for their various biological effects in in-vitro and in-vivo aspects. However, the anticancer activity of I3C and its molecular mechanisms have not been investigated in human adeno gastro carcinoma (AGS) cells. In our study of AGS cells, nuclear condensation was observed by 4',6-diamidino-2-phenylindole (DAPI) staining, cell death was confirmed by a cell viability assay, and fragmented DNA was observed at the IC dose by a DNA fragmentation assay.

Complete mitochondrial genome of brown-banded butterflyfish (Chaetodontiformes, Chaetodontidae) and phylogenetic analysis.

The complete mitochondrial genome of the (Temminck and Schlegel, 1844) was first determined in this study, which is 16,490 bp in length, containing 13 protein-coding genes, two rRNA genes, and 22 tRNA. Out of 37 mitochondrial genes, except for and eight tRNA (, , , , , , , ) genes were encoded on the L-strand, the others were encoded on the H-strand. The overall base composition includes A (28.

The complete mitochondrial genome of threadfin butterflyfish, (Chaetodontiformes: Chaetodontidae) and phylogenetic analysis.

(Forsskal, 1775) belongs to the family Chaetodontidae and the order Chaetodontiformes. Here, we report the complete mitochondrial genome of assembled using the Illumina MiSeq platform. The circular mitochondrial genome of is 16,527 bp long, has an A + T content of 54.

Anticancer and apoptotic activity in neuroblastoma SK-N-SH using phospholipid extract from bone of Scomberomorus niphonius.

Among various types children's health challenges, neuroblastoma is the most serious solid neoplasm forming outside the cranium. Scomberomorus niphonius is a valuable edible fish that has been widely used for a meal. In this study, we obtained phospholipid extract from the bone of S.

Anticancer and Apoptotic Activity in Cervical Adenocarcinoma HeLa Using Crude Extract of .

Cancer is currently one of the foremost health challenges and a leading cause of death worldwide. Cervical cancer is caused by cofactors, including oral contraceptive use, smoking, multiparity, and HIV infection. One of the major and considerable etiologies is the persistent infection of the oncogenic human papilloma virus.

Complete mitochondrial genome of marine Petrale sole (Pleuronectiformes: Pleuronectidae) flatfish.

Petrale sole (Pleuronectiformes: Pleuronectidae) is a species of flounder, found in the northeastern Pacific Ocean and the Bering Sea of the United States and Canada. The complete mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) of has 16,483 bp with an overall A + T content of 61% and consists of 2 ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes, 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 transfer RNA (tRNA) genes, and a non-coding control region. It has incomplete stop codon genes in , , , , , and .

Characterization of the complete mitochondrial genome of demersal flatfish (Pleuronectiformes: Pleuronectidae) from South Korea.

(Pleuronectiformes: Pleuronectidae) is a demersal flatfish found in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, China, and the Yellow Sea. complete mitochondrion DNA (mtDNA) consists of 16,921 bp and a 54% A + T content. It includes 2 ribosomal RNA (rRNA), 22 transfer RNA (tRNA), 13 protein-coding genes, and 1 non-coding regulatory area.

Histological and impedance changes of skeletal muscle by whole-body critical irradiation in a rat model.

In this study, the electrical resistance of the whole body and histological changes of skeletal muscle were investigated in rats according to the increase in radiation dose. A total of 15 male Sprague-Dawley rats (5-weeks-old) were randomly divided into 5 groups (each, n = 3). Each group received 1 Gy, 5 Gy, 10 Gy and 20 Gy systemic exposure, and the non-irradiated group was used as a control for morphological comparison.

Design, synthesis and evaluation of anticancer activity of new pyrazoline derivatives by down-regulation of VEGF: Molecular docking and apoptosis inducing activity.

Two series of pyrazoline compounds were designed and synthesized as antiproliferative agents by VEGFR pathway inhibition. All synthesized compounds were screened by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), Bethesda, USA for anticancer activity against 60 human cancer cell lines. Compound 3f exhibited the highest anticancer activity on the ovarian cell line (OVCAR-4) with IC = 0.

In vitro characterization of bioactive compounds extracted from sea urchin (Stomopneustes variolaris) using green and conventional techniques.

This study investigated the in vitro bioactivities of extracts obtained from viscera, spines, shells, and gonads of Stomopneustes variolaris using subcritical water extraction (SWE) at 110 °C, 150 °C, 190 °C, and 230 °C and Soxhlet extraction. The highest amounts of phenolics (22.68 ± 0.

Complete mitochondrial genome of sea peach (stolidobranchia: Pyuridae) from Korea.

(Stolidobranchia: Pyuridae) is a species of tunicate of commercial value that is commonly found in the northern Pacific Ocean and in the Bering Sea. Here, we determined the complete mitogenome of sea peach using 150 PE high-throughput sequencing. The assembled mitogenome is 14,979 bp in length (overall A + T contents 56.

Changes of electrical impedance characteristics with the radiation induced damage on biological tissue constituents.

This study analyzes the response of increasing radiation dose to the pork tenderloin tissue. Considering its significant cell structure, pork tenderloin tissue samples are selected for the experimental objects to measure their electrical impedance characteristics. This study proposes and investigates an effective approach to characterize the variation of the internal change of the components of pork tenderloin tissues caused by radiation.

Design and synthesis of methoxyphenyl- and coumarin-based chalcone derivatives as anti-inflammatory agents by inhibition of NO production and down-regulation of NF-κB in LPS-induced RAW264.7 macrophage cells.

Exaggerated inflammatory responses may cause serious and debilitating diseases such as acute lung injury and rheumatoid arthritis. Two series of chalcone derivatives were prepared as anti-inflammatory agents. Methoxylated phenyl-based chalcones 2a-l and coumarin-based chalcones 3a-f were synthesized and compared for their inhibition of COX-2 enzyme and nitric oxide production suppression.

The complete mitochondrial genome of pitted stingray (Myliobatiformes: Dasyatoidea).

The complete mitochondrial genome of pitted stingray, (Myliobatiformes: Dasyatoidea) was investigated by next-generation sequencing. The analyzed mitochondrial genome was 17,640 nucleotides in length and had 59.2% for AT contents.

Anticancer and Immunomodulatory Effects of Polysaccharides.

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death and one of the most important public health problems in the world. And every year, millions of new cancers and hundreds of thousands of cancer-related deaths are reported worldwide. In recent decades, a number of biologically active polysaccharides and polysaccharide-protein complexes have been isolated from plants, lichen, algae, yeast, fungi and mushroom, and due to their antitumor and immunomodulatory properties, these compounds have received considerable attention.

M2 Macrophages Mediate the Resistance of Gastric Adenocarcinoma Cells to 5-Fluorouracil through the Expression of Integrin 3, Focal Adhesion Kinase, and Cofilin.

Tumor microenvironment components dictate the growth and progression of various cancers. Tumor-associated macrophages are the most predominant cells in TME and play a major role in cancer invasiveness. Gastric cancer is one of the most common cancers in Asia, and recently, various cases of resistance to fluorouracil treatment have been reported.

Gene Signature for Sorafenib Susceptibility in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Different Approach with a Predictive Biomarker.

Background/aim: Uniform treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with molecular targeted drugs (e.g., sorafenib) results in a poor overall tumor response when tumor subtyping is absent.

Green extraction of polyphenolic-polysaccharide conjugates from Pseuderanthemum palatiferum (Nees) Radlk.: Chemical profile and anticoagulant activity.

In this study, pressurized liquid extraction (PLE) of polyphenolic-polysaccharide (PP) from Pseuderanthemum palatiferum (Nees) Radlk. leaves was carried out and compared with a conventional technique using 0.1 M sodium hydroxide.