Genome-Wide Characterization of ABC Transporter Genes and Expression Profiles in Red Macroalga Pyropia yezoensis Expose to Low-Temperature.

Pyropia yezoensis is an important economic macroalga widely cultivated in the East Asia countries of China, Korea, and Japan. The ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporter gene family is one of the largest transporter families in all forms of life involved in various biological processes. The characteristics of ABC transporter genes in P.

Skin-whitening mechanism of cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.) extract.

Skin-whitening effect is closely linked with the melanogenesis inhibitory activity and free radical scavenging capacity. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the skin-whitening effect of cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.) extract.

Diuron effects on photosynthesis and vertical migration of microphytobenthos: Potential rapid bioassessment of herbicide toxicity in coastal sediments.

The effects of herbicide diuron on photosynthesis and vertical migration of intertidal microphytobenthos (MPB) assemblages were investigated using chlorophyll fluorometry. The results shown diuron ≤ 60 μg L had no obvious effect on MPB vertical migration during 24 h indicated by consistent rhythm. Low concentration of 10 μg L diuron had no significant influence on MPB photosynthesis throughout, however, high concentrations of 40, 50, and 60 μg L had significant impacts exhibited by decreased parameters of maximum relative electron transport rate (rETR), maximal PS II quantum yield (F/F) and non-photochemical quenching (NPQ).

[Production of Single Cell Protein from Chinese Medicinal Herb Residues by Solid-State Fermentation].

Objectives: To take full advantage of the Chinese medicinal herb residues, the conditions on fermentation of single cell protein feed were studied.

Methods: First,the type of Chinese medicinal herb residues and the microbial strain were screened. Then, the single factor and orthogonal experiments were used to investigate the amount of residue, water and urea.

[Effects of remote preconditioning induced by skeletal muscle ischemia on myocardial cells apoptosis and roles of opioid receptors in pigs].

Aim: To investigate the effect on myocardial apoptosis and Bcl-2/Bax induced by remote preconditioning (RP) and to discuss the hypothesis from opioid receptors in pigs.

Methods: Skeletal muscle ischemia was performed in pigs by occlusion of the femoral artery (FAO) for 15 min followed by a 10 min of reperfusion. Infarction of the heart was induced by 40 min of left anterior descending coronary artery (LAD) occlusion followed by 120 min reperfusion.