Mutagenesis of Odorant Receptor Coreceptor Reveals the Odorant-Detected Behavior of the Predator .

The successful mating of the hoverfly and the search for prey aphids are of great significance for biological control and are usually mediated by chemical cues. The odorant receptor co-receptor () genes play a crucial role in the process of insect odor perception. However, the function of in the mating and prey-seeking behaviors of the hoverfly remains relatively unexplored.

The Influence of Social Support on Leisure-Time Physical Activity of the Elderly in the Chinese Village of Fuwen.

The purpose of this study was to examine the associations of social support factors with leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) of older people in Fuwen village. A cross-sectional study included 523 randomly selected elderly people (60+ years) whose LTPA levels were determined using the shortened version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-S). A modified version of the Physical Activity Social Support Scale (PASSS) was operated to gather perceived scores of the social support factors.

Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) biodegradation by Purpureocillium lilacinum strain BA1S.

Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT), a promising biodegradable aliphatic-aromatic copolyester material, can be applied as an alternative material to reduce the adverse effects of conventional plastics. However, the degradation of PBAT plastics in soil is time-consuming, and effective PBAT-degrading microorganisms have rarely been reported. In this study, the biodegradation properties of PBAT by an elite fungal strain and related mechanisms were elucidated.

Delta (B.1.617.2) inactivated vaccine candidate elicited neutralizing antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 and circulating variants in rhesus macaques.

• The Delta inactivated vaccine constructed in this study has high immunogenicity and good safety. • The inactivated vaccine has good cross-protection against SARS-CoV-2 variants. • The vaccine exhibited high productivity and good genetic stability in production.

Comparison and analysis of the biomechanics of the lower limbs of female tennis players of different levels in foot-up serve.

The purpose of this study was to examine biomechanical performance of the foot-up serve (FUS) in female tennis players at different skill levels. FUS analysis was completed in the biomechanical laboratory by 32 female college tennis players at three different levels. During FUS, 3D-biomechanical data from tennis players' lower limbs were collected.

Biodegradation of PBSA Films by Elite Isolates and Farmland Soil.

Plastic films are widely used in current agricultural practices; however, most mulch films used are discarded and buried in the land after harvest, having adverse environmental impacts. To solve this environmental problem, the demand for biodegradable mulch has been increasing in recent years. Polybutylene succinate-co-adipate (PBSA) is a biodegradable polymer with good ductility and can be used for packaging and mulching.

Molecular basis of (E)-β-farnesene-mediated aphid location in the predator Eupeodes corollae.

(E)-β-farnesene (EBF) is an important chemical cue mediating interactions between plants, aphids, and natural enemies. This chemical has two origins, being secreted by aphid as an alarm pheromone and also produced by the attacked plants as a semiochemical attracting natural enemies. Despite the important role of this volatile chemical, little is known on the molecular mechanisms mediating the attraction of natural enemies to EBF.

CRISPR/Cas9 in lepidopteran insects: Progress, application and prospects.

Clustered regularly spaced short palindrome repeats (CRISPR) structure family forms the acquired immune system in bacteria and archaea. Recent advances in CRISPR/Cas genome editing as derived from prokaryotes, confirmed the characteristics of robustness, high target specificity and programmability, and also revolutionized the insect sciences field. The successful application of CRISPR in a wide variety of lepidopteran insects, with a high genetic diversity, provided opportunities to explore gene functions, insect modification and pest control.

LncRNA UCA1/miR-124 axis modulates TGFβ1-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition and invasion of tongue cancer cells through JAG1/Notch signaling.

Tongue cancer remains a massive threat to public health due to the high rate of metastasis. Tumor cell epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), which can be induced by transforming growth factor β1 (TGFβ1), has been regarded as a significant contributor to cancer invasion and migration. In our previous study, long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) MALAT1/miR-124/JAG1 axis modulates the growth of tongue cancer.

[Retracted] Long non‑coding RNA MALAT1 interacts with miR‑124 and modulates tongue cancer growth by targeting JAG1.

We wish to retract our research article entitled "Long non‑coding RNA MALAT1 interacts with miR‑124 and modulates tongue cancer growth by targeting JAG1" published in Oncology Reports 37 2087‑2094, 2017. Following the publication of this article, it was drawn to our attention that this paper bore numerous similarites with an article published previously in the journal OncoTargets and Therapy. Although all the data reported in our study were original, we recognize that it was not appropriate that we should have modelled our paper on previously published articles as a template on which to base the writing of our paper.

Heavy metal distribution in Tiaoxi River's sediment.

According to current study, seven surface sediments and three sediment cores were collected from three typical areas of Tiaoxi River, which were living area, agricultural area, and industrial area. The water quantity into the Lake Taihu from the Tiaoxi River accounted for almost one third of the total water quantity by all rivers into the Lake Taihu. To study geochemical features and pollution history of heavy metals in three typical areas of Tiaoxi River, total content and chemical fractionations of Cu, Pb, Cd, Cr, Mn, Zn, Fe, As, and Hg were analyzed for surface and core sediments using the speciation extraction procedure, proposed by the Commission of the European Communities Bureau of Reference (BCR), together with grain size and organic carbon measurements.

In vitro and in vivo antitumor effects of chloroquine on oral squamous cell carcinoma.

Chloroquine, which is a widely used antimalarial drug, has been reported to exert anticancer activity in some tumor types; however, its potential effects on oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) remain unclear. The present study aimed to explore the effects and possible underlying mechanisms of chloroquine against OSCC. MTT and clonogenic assays were conducted to evaluate the effects of chloroquine on the human OSCC cell lines SCC25 and CAL27.

Long non-coding RNA MALAT1 interacts with miR-124 and modulates tongue cancer growth by targeting JAG1.

Metastasis-associated lung adenocarcinoma transcript 1 (MALAT1), a long non-coding RNA (lncRNA), was the earliest discovered to be correlated with cancer and contributes to the initiation and development of several types of tumors. Dysregulation of MALAT1 expression is frequently observed in many types of cancer such as gastric cancer, esophageal squamous cell carcinoma and glioma. To date, the role of MALAT1 and the underlying mechanisms in tongue cancer development remain unclear.

Synthesis and Properties of Poly(ether sulfone)s with Clustered Sulfonic Groups for PEMFC Applications under Various Relative Humidity.

Novel sulfonated poly(ether sulfone) copolymers (S4PH-x-PSs) based on a new aromatic diol containing four phenyl substituents at the 2, 2', 6, and 6' positions of 4,4'-diphenyl ether were synthesized. Sulfonation was found to occur exclusively on the 4 position of phenyl substituents by NMR spectroscopy. The ion exchange capacity (IEC) values can be controlled by adjusting the mole percent (x in S4PH-x-PS) of the new diol.

TGFβ1-Smad3-Jagged1-Notch1-Slug signaling pathway takes part in tumorigenesis and progress of tongue squamous cell carcinoma.

Background: TGFβ1 and Smad3 play an important role in the process of EMT. TGFβ1 regulates the expression of Jagged1 by modulating Notch signaling. Jagged1 is related to tumor invasion, metastasis, chemotherapy resistance, and tumor immune escape.

[The expression and significance of the Notch signaling pathway molecules in tongue squamous cell carcinoma].

Objective: To explore the expression of Notch signaling receptors Notchl, Notch3 and its ligand Jaggedl, Jagged2 in tongue squamous cell carcinoma (TSCC).

Methods: mRNA and protein expression levels of tissue samples from 74 cases of tongue cancer patients and human tongue cell line Cal-27 were detected by reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), immunohistochemistry and Western blot. Its relationship with cell proliferation and clinical pathology was analyzed.

Suppression of tongue squamous cell carcinoma growth by inhibition of Jagged1 in vitro and in vivo.

Background: The changes in Notch signaling are closely related to the occurrence and development of many cancers. We have investigated Notch signaling receptor and its ligand expressions in TSCC cell lines, tissues and its significance. We clarified Notch signaling pathway in TSCC and its mechanism.

[Cloning and characterization of genes differentially expressed in human dental pulp cells and gingival fibroblasts].

Objective: To study the biological properties of human dental pulp cells (HDPC) by cloning and analysis of genes differentially expressed in HDPC in comparison with human gingival fibroblasts (HGF).

Methods: HDPC and HGF were cultured and identified by immunocytochemistry. HPDC and HGF subtractive cDNA library was established by PCR-based modified subtractive hybridization, genes differentially expressed by HPDC were cloned, sequenced and compared to find homogeneous sequence in GenBank by BLAST.