Halotolerant Microorganism-Based Soil Conditioner Application Improved the Soil Properties, Yield, Quality and Starch Characteristics of Hybrid Rice under Higher Saline Conditions.

Soil salinity represents a significant factor affecting agricultural productivity and crop quality. The present study was conducted to investigate the effects of soil conditioner (SC) comprising halotolerant microorganisms on the soil fertility, yield, rice quality, and the physicochemical and structural properties of starch in hybrid rice under saline conditions. The experimental treatments were composed of two high-quality hybrid rice varieties, i.

S-ABA Enhances Rice Salt Tolerance by Regulating Na/K Balance and Hormone Homeostasis.

In order to explore the regulating role and the physiological and biochemical mechanisms of trans-abscisic acid (hereinafter referred as S-ABA) in the process of rice growth and development under salt stress, we took Chaoyou 1000 and Yuxiangyouzhan as materials and set up three salt concentration treatments, CK0 (Control treatment), N1 (50 mmol L NaCl), and N2 (100 mmol L NaCl), in potted trials; we aimed to study the mechanism of rice's response to salt stress from the perspective of agricultural traits and physiological biochemicals and to improve rice's resistance to salt stress through exogenously applying the regulating technology of S-ABA. The following results were obtained: Under salt stress, the growth of rice was significantly suppressed compared to CK0, exhibiting notable increases in agricultural indicators, photosynthesis efficiency, and the NA content of leaves. However, we noted a significant decrease in the K content in the leaves, alongside a prominent increase in NA/K and a big increase in MDA (malondialdehyde), HO (hydrogen peroxide), and O (superoxide anion).

Physiological and transcriptome analysis reveals that prohexadione-calcium promotes rice seedling's development under salt stress by regulating antioxidant processes and photosynthesis.

Prohexadione-calcium (Pro-Ca) has been proved to play an important role in releasing abiotic stress in plants. However, there is still a lack of research on the mechanism of Pro-Ca alleviating salt stress in rice. To explore the protective effects of Pro-Ca on rice seedlings under salt stress, we investigated the effect of exogenous Pro-Ca on rice seedling under salt stress by conducting the following three treatment experiments: CK (control), S (50 mmol·L-1 NaCl saline solution) and S + Pro-Ca (50 mmol·L-1 NaCl saline solution + 100 mg·L-1 Pro-Ca).

Clinical analysis of total endoscopic thyroidectomy via breast areola approach in early differentiated thyroid cancer.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the efficacy and safety of total endoscopic thyroidectomy (TET) via breast areola approach in the treatment of early differentiated thyroid cancer.

Methods: The clinical data of 134 patients with early differentiated thyroid cancer were retrospectively analyzed. The patients underwent different treatments, including TET via breast areola approach in endoscope group (n=67), and conventional small incision open surgery in control group (n=67).

Long-term partial replacement of mineral fertilizer with in situ crop residues ensures continued rice yields and soil fertility: A case study of a 27-year field experiment in subtropical China.

High yields and environment-related issues because of over-fertilization in rice (Oryza sativa L.) production is a major concern in China. Partial replacement of mineral fertilizer (MF) with organic matter is considered a win-win approach for resource-saving and environmentally friendly rice production.

lncRNA C2dat2 facilitates autophagy and apoptosis via the miR-30d-5p/DDIT4/mTOR axis in cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury.

Cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury (CIRI) is an important pathophysiological process of ischemic stroke associated with various physiological and pathological processes, including autophagy and apoptosis. In this study, we examined the role and mechanism of long noncoding RNA CAMK2D-associated transcript 2 (C2dat2) in regulating CIRI and . C2dat2 up-regulation facilitated neuronal autophagy and apoptosis induced by CIRI.

Identification of therapeutic targets and prognostic biomarkers from the hnRNP family in invasive breast carcinoma.

Heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoproteins (hnRNPs) are RNA-binding proteins that are reported to play a crucial role in the pathogenic process of multiple malignancies. However, their expression patterns, clinical application significance and prognostic values in invasive breast carcinoma (BRCA) remain unknown. In this study, we investigated hnRNP family members in BRCA using accumulated data from Oncomine 4.

Plant-atmosphere and soil-atmosphere temperature differences and their impact on grain yield of super hybrid rice under different irrigation conditions.

Continued drought during the late growth stage of super hybrid rice (SHR) markedly reduces yield, and management practices that use water more efficiently can contribute greatly to high and stable yields from SHR. The absolute temperature differences (ATDs) between the rice plant and the atmosphere and between the soil and the atmosphere are believed to be important determinants of grain yield. However, it has not previously been determined whether these ATDs have any effect on SHR yields under water-saving cultivation.

[Serum level of lncRNA TUSC7 in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma and its role in promoting tumor cell migration and invasion].

Objective: To investigate serum levels of long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) TUSC7 in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), its association with clinicopathological parameters and its role in promoting tumor metastasis and invasion.

Methods: Serum samples were collected from 60 patients with ESCC admitted between January, 2017 and May, 2019, with 60 age- and gender-matched healthy subjects as the control group. Serum level of TUSC7 in ESCC patients and its expression in 4 ESCC cell lines was detected with RT-qPCR.

Melatonin improves rice salinity stress tolerance by NADPH oxidase-dependent control of the plasma membrane K transporters and K homeostasis.

This study aimed to reveal the mechanistic basis of the melatonin-mediated amelioration of salinity stress in plants. Electrophysiological experiments revealed that melatonin decreased salt-induced K efflux (a critical determinant of plant salt tolerance) in a dose- and time-dependent manner and reduced sensitivity of the plasma membrane K -permeable channels to hydroxyl radicals. These beneficial effects of melatonin were abolished by NADPH oxidase blocker DPI.

High expression of tumor necrosis factor receptor 2 in tissue is associated with progression and prognosis of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.

In recent years, the role of TNFR2 has attracted much attention for its promotion role in several types of tumors. However, in ESCC, the clinical relevance of TNFR2 is still unknown. In this study, we detected TNFR2 expression in ESCC tissues using immunohistochemistry.

Higher yields of hybrid rice do not depend on nitrogen fertilization under moderate to high soil fertility conditions.

Background: Increasing rice yield with fewer external inputs is critical to ensuring food security, reducing environmental costs, and improving returns. Use of hybrid rice has expanded greatly in China due to its higher yield potential. Meanwhile, large and increasing amounts of nitrogen (N) fertilizers have been used for expanding rice production in China.

Evaluation of biomarker changes after administration of various neoadjuvant chemotherapies in breast cancer.

To assess the changes in estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) and Ki-67 expression in breast cancer patients after various neoadjuvant chemotherapies. Data from 138 locally advanced breast cancer patients with histological diagnoses were reviewed. Seventy patients (group 1) were given 4 cycles of 500 mg/m(2) cyclophosphamide and 50 mg/m(2) pirarubicin every 21 days.

Isolation and Functional Analysis of ZmLTP3, a Homologue to Arabidopsis LTP3.

Plant lipid transfer proteins (LTPs) are encoded by multigene families and play important roles in plant physiology. One full-length cDNA encoding an Arabidopsis LTP3 homologue was isolated from maize by RT-PCR and named as ZmLTP3. RT-PCR analysis indicated that the ZmLTP3 expression is induced by salicylic acid (SA), mannitol and salt.

[Recent applications of solid-phase extraction techniques for analysis of trace residues and contaminants in food].

The determination of trace residues and contaminants in food often requires extensive sample extraction and preparation prior to instrumental analysis. Due to the multiplicity and complexity of food matrices, it is not possible to use only one sample preparation technique. This review introduces the application of some new techniques of solid-phase extraction (SPE) in recent years, such as solid-phase microextraction (SPME), stir-bar sorptive extraction (SBSE), matrix solid-phase dispersion (MSPD), molecularly imprinted solid-phase extraction (MISPE) , immunoaffinity-based solid-phase extraction (IASPE), monolithic solid-phase extraction, carbon nanotube solid-phase extraction, in the analysis of trace residues and contaminants in food.

Low-bias conductance of single benzene molecules contacted by direct Au-C and Pt-C bonds.

The electronic transport properties of a single benzene molecule connected to gold and platinum electrodes through the direct Au-C or Pt-C bond are investigated by using a self-consistent ab initio approach that combines the non-equilibrium Green's function (NEGF) formalism with density functional theory (DFT). Our calculations show that the benzene molecule can bind to the Au(111) surface via direct Au-C bond at the adatom, atop and bridge sites. The largest zero-bias conductance is calculated for the bridge site but it is only G = 0.

The prognostic significance of WWOX expression in patients with breast cancer and its association with the basal-like phenotype.

Purpose: The basal-like phenotype has been found to be an independent poor prognostic factor for breast cancer. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association of WW domain-containing oxidoreductase (WWOX) expression with the basal-like subtype and clinicopathological parameters and to determine the prognostic significance of WWOX expression in patients with breast cancer.

Methods: Immunohistochemical analysis of WWOX expression was performed on 267 breast carcinoma samples, and then the mean value of WWOX expression was correlated to the basal-like status and clinicopathological parameters of the samples.

Electronic transport calculations for the conductance of Pt-1,4-phenylene diisocyanide-Pt molecular junctions.

The low-bias transport properties of a single 1,4-phenylene diisocyanide (PDI) molecule connected to two platinum (Pt) electrodes are investigated using a self-consistent ab initio approach that combines the non-equilibrium Green's function formalism with density functional theory. Our calculations demonstrate that the zero-bias conductance of an asymmetric Pt-PDI-Pt junction, where the PDI molecule is attached to the atop site at one Pt(111) electrode and to a Pt adatom at the other, is 2.6 x 10( - 2)G(0), in good agreement with the experimental value (3 x 10( - 2)G(0)) measured with break junctions.

Phosphorylated c-Jun NH2-terminal kinase is overexpressed in human papillary thyroid carcinomas and associates with lymph node metastasis.

To evaluate the associations of phosphorylated c-Jun NH2-terminal kinase (p-JNK) expression with clinicopathological features in patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma, p-JNK expression were immunohistochemically measured in 121 thyroid samples. p-JNK was overexpressed in papillary thyroid carcinomas with respect to matched nontumorous tissues (P=0.000), which was supported by western blot analysis.

Primary breast carcinoma: association of mammographic calcifications with osteopontin expression.

Purpose: To evaluate the osteopontin (OPN) protein expression levels in breast carcinomas to determine if they correlate with mammographic appearances such as calcifications.

Materials And Methods: This retrospective study was institutional review board approved. Informed consent was obtained from patients.

The mammographic correlations with Basal-like phenotype of invasive breast cancer.

Rationale And Objectives: Mammography contributes to the improvement of breast carcinoma survival through early detection and treatment of breast lesions. The basal-like phenotype has been found to be an independent poor prognostic factor for breast cancer. The aim of this study was to determine the mammographic correlates of the basal-like phenotype of invasive breast cancer, and to more precisely predict patient outcome and those individuals who will be responsive to a specific therapeutic regimen.

Elevated expression of phosphorylated c-Jun NH2-terminal kinase in basal-like and "triple-negative" breast cancers.

Basal-like carcinomas and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER-2/neu) overexpression carcinomas are the subgroups of breast cancers that have the most aggressive clinical behavior. Phosphorylation/activation of c-Jun NH2-terminal kinase is characterized as a stress-activated protein kinase, which regulates apoptosis after cellular stress. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association of phosphorylated c-Jun NH2-terminal kinase expression with phenotypes and clinicopathologic parameters of breast cancer.

Effects of spin-orbit coupling on the conductance of molecules contacted with gold electrodes.

The effects of spin-orbit coupling on the conductance of molecular devices made with Au electrodes are investigated using a fully self-consistent ab initio approach, which combines the non-equilibrium Green's function formalism with density functional theory. In general, we find that the extent to which spin-orbit interaction affects the transport depends on the specific materials system investigated and on the dimensionality of the electrodes. For one-dimensional electrodes contacting benzene-dithiol molecules the spin-orbit coupling induces changes in the low-bias conductance up to about 20%.