Molecular Characterization and Expression of in the Sex Reversal of .

is a protogynous hermaphroditic fish that changes from female to male, but the underlying sex change mechanism remains as-yet unknown. In this study, we firstly cloned and characterized the sequence and protein structure of of We found that the genomic structure of was different from other species. Expression was detected in the developing gonad by applying qRT-PCR and in situ hybridization.

Understanding Genetic Regulation of Sex Differentiation in Hermaphroditic Fish.

As a fundamental taxonomic group within vertebrates, fish represent an invaluable resource for investigating the mechanisms underlying sex determination and differentiation owing to their extensive geographical distribution and rich biodiversity. Within this biological cohort, the processes of sex determination and differentiation are intricately governed by both genetic factors and the complex interplay of environmental cues. While variations in external environmental factors, particularly temperature, can exert a modulatory influence on sex differentiation in fish to a limited degree, genetic factors remain the primary determinants of sexual traits.

Systematic Review of Treatment for Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms: Clipping Versus Coiling.

Aim: To compare endovascular coiling and surgical clipping for the evaluation of clinical outcomes in patients with unruptured intracranial aneurysms.

Material And Methods: We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library and three Chinese domestic electronic databases, namely, Wanfang, CNKI and VIP for studies published between January 1990 and January 2018. We included controlled clinical studies comparing clinical outcomes between surgical clipping and endovascular coiling treatments.

Impacts of Partial Substitution of Chemical Fertilizer with Organic Fertilizer on Soil Organic Carbon Composition, Enzyme Activity, and Grain Yield in Wheat-Maize Rotation.

This study explored the effect of the long-term partial replacement of chemical fertilizer with organic fertilizer on soil organic carbon composition, enzyme activity, and crop yields in the wheat-maize rotation area of northern Anhui, China. This study also specified the proper amount of organic fertilizer replacement that should be used for chemical fertilizer. Different fertilization modes were used (no fertilization, CK; chemical fertilizer, CF; chemical fertilizer and straw returning, CF + S; chemical fertilizer, straw returning, and straw decomposition agent, CF + S + DA; 70% chemical fertilizer and 50% organic fertilizer, 70% CF + 50% OF; 70% chemical fertilizer, 50% organic fertilizer and straw returning, 70% CF + 50% OF + S; 50% chemical fertilizer and 100% organic fertilizer, 50% CF + 100% OF; and 50% chemical fertilizer, 100% organic fertilizer, and straw returning, 50% CF + 100% OF + S).

Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of 3-ketoacyl-CoA synthase gene family in rice ( L.) under cadmium stress.

3-Ketoacyl-CoA synthase (KCS) is the key rate-limiting enzyme for the synthesis of very long-chain fatty acids (VLCFAs) in plants, which determines the carbon chain length of VLCFAs. However, a comprehensive study of KCSs in has not been reported yet. In this study, we identified 22 genes in rice, which are unevenly distributed on nine chromosomes.

[Retracted] MicroRNA‑202 inhibits cell proliferation, migration and invasion of glioma by directly targeting metadherin.

Following the publication of this paper, it was drawn to the Editors' attention by a concerned reader that certain of the panels shown for the cell invasion assays in Figs. 2C and 6C were strikingly similar to data appearing in different form in other articles by different authors. Owing to the fact that the contentious data in the above article had were already under consideration for publication prior to its submission to , the Editor has decided that this paper should be retracted from the Journal.

The Influence of Val66Met Polymorphism in Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor on Stroke Recovery Outcome: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

. A single nucleotide polymorphism at nucleotide 196 (G/A) in the human brain-derived neurotrophic factor () gene produces an amino acid substitution (valine to methionine) at codon 66(Val66Met). It is unclear whether carriers of this substitution may have worse functional outcomes after stroke.

MicroRNA-202 inhibits cell proliferation, migration and invasion of glioma by directly targeting metadherin.

Glioma is the most common and aggressive type of primary malignant brain tumour. Increasing evidence has revealed that microRNAs play important roles in multiple biological processes related to glioma occurrence, development, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. MicroRNA-202 (miR-202) has been studied in several types of human cancer, whereas the biological roles of miR-202 in glioma remain unknown.

Higher intake of fruits, vegetables or their fiber reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes: A meta-analysis.

Aims/introduction: Some previous studies reported no significant association of consuming fruit or vegetables, or fruit and vegetables combined, with type 2 diabetes. Others reported that only a greater intake of green leafy vegetables reduced the risk of type 2 diabetes. To further investigate the relationship between them, we carried out a meta-analysis to estimate the independent effects of the intake of fruit, vegetables and fiber on the risk of type 2 diabetes.