Iridescence and hydrophobicity have no clear delineation that explains flower petal micro-surface.

Plant organs including flowers and leaves typically have a variety of different micro-structures present on the epidermal surface. These structures can produce measurable optical effects with viewing angle including shifts in peak reflectance and intensity; however, these different structures can also modulate hydrophobic properties of the surfaces. For some species optical effects have been proposed to act as signals to enhance pollination interactions, whilst the ability to efficiently shed water provides physiological advantages to plants in terms of gas exchange and reducing infections.

The complete mitochondrial genome of Diqing wild boar (Sus verrucosus breed Diqing wild boar).

In the present study, the complete mitochondrial genome sequence of the diqing wild boar (Sus verrucosus breed diqing wild boar) was reported for the first time. The total length of the mitogenome was 16,506 bp. It contained the typical structure, including two ribosomal RNA genes, 13 protein-coding genes, 22 transfer RNA genes and one non-coding control region (D-loop region) as that of most other wild boars.

[Analysis on preparation and characterization of asiaticoside-loaded flexible nanoliposomes].

Asiaticoside is a compound extracted from traditional Chinese medicine Centella asiatica, and mainly used in wound healing and scar repair in clinical, with notable efficacy. However, its poor transdermal absorption and short action time restrict its wide application. In this experiment, the reserve-phase-extrusion-lyophilization method was conducted to prepare the lyophilized asiaticoside-loaded flexible nanoliposomes (LAFL).

[Comparison between antitumor effect and chemical constituents of Huanglian Jiedu decoction and that of serum containing Huanglian Jiedu decoction].

Objective: To make a comparison between the antitumor effect and the chemical constituents of Huanglian Jiedu decoction (HLJDT) and that of serum containing HLJDT.

Method: Based on the established chromatographic fingerprint of HLJDT, analysis and comparison were made between the HPLC fingerprints of rat serum samples obtained after orally taking HLJDT and those of control rat serum samples. The different effects on NCI-H446 and Bel-74024 cancer cells from human were investigated in vitro using HLJDT and its serum.

[Study on antitumor activities of huanglian jiedu decoction].

Objective: To study the antitumor activity of Huanglian Jiedu decoction (HLJDT).

Method: Antitumor activities were tested in mice with experimental tumor H22 in vivo, and the thymus index, spleen index and tumor inhibitory rate were evaluated. The effects on cancer cells from human were investigated in vitro using serum pharmacological approach.

[Qualitative and quantitative determination of the main components of huanglianjiedu decoction by HPLC-UV/MS].

Aim: To establish a comprehensive HPLC analytical method of Huanglianjiedu decoction.

Methods: This study was performed by HPLC-UV/MS to identify the chemical constituents of the whole and individual herbs of the "Huanglianjiedu decoction". Zorbax Extend C18 (150 mm x 4.

[The antitumor activity of Diosgenin in vivo and in vitro].

Objective: To investigate the antitumor activity of Diosgenin in vivo and in vitro.

Method: S-180, HepA, U14 and EAC transplant mice were given Diosgenin ig or i.p.

Apoptotic effects of ginsenoside Rh2 on human malignant melanoma A375-S2 cells.

Aim: To study the mechanism of ginsenoside-Rh2 (G-Rh2)-induced growth inhibition of A375-S2 cells.

Methods: A375-S2 cell viability and the effect of caspase inhibitors on G-Rh2-induced apoptosis were measured by crystal violet assay. Changes in cellular morphology were observed by phase-contrast microscopy.