Research on injury risk of elite male athletes in racing ice sports based on blood indexes.

This study aims to explore the relationship between blood biochemical indexes and injury risk of elite male athletes in racing ice sports. The male athletes compared the demographic indexes, monthly injuries, and longitudinal tracking data. The non-linear relationship was analyzed using an unrestricted cubic spline.

A point mutation in encoding FLOWERING LOCUS T decreases the first flower node in bitter gourd ( L.).

In Cucurbitaceae crops, the first flower node (FFN) is an important agronomic trait which can impact the onset of maturity, the production of female flowers, and yield. However, the gene responsible for regulating FFN in bitter gourd is unknown. Here, we used a gynoecious line (S156G) with low FFN as the female parent and a monoecious line (K8-201) with high FFN as the male parent to obtain F and F generations.

Fine-mapping and candidate gene analysis of the Mcgy1 locus responsible for gynoecy in bitter gourd (Momordica spp.).

The Mcgy1 locus responsible for gynoecy was fine-mapped into a 296.94-kb region, in which four single-nucleotide variations and six genes adjacent to them might be associate with sex differentiation in bitter gourd. Gynoecy plays an important role in high-efficiency hybrid seed production, and gynoecious plants are excellent materials for dissecting sex differentiation in Cucurbitaceae crop species, including bitter gourd.

Presence and prospects of exosomal circRNAs in cancer (Review).

Exosomes are nanoscale extracellular vesicles secreted by parent cells and they are present in most bodily fluids, are able to carry active substances through intercellular transport and mediate communication between different cells, in particular those active in cancer. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are novel noncoding RNAs expressed in most eukaryotic cells and are involved in various physiological and pathological processes, particularly in the occurrence and progression of cancer. Numerous studies have indicated a close relationship between circRNAs and exosomes.

Natural Cotton Cellulose-Supported TiO Quantum Dots for the Highly Efficient Photocatalytic Degradation of Dyes.

The artificial photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants has emerged as a promising approach to purifying the water environment. The core issue of this ongoing research is to construct efficient but easily recyclable photocatalysts without quadratic harm. Here, we report an eco-friendly photocatalyst with in situ generated TiO quantum dots (TQDs) on natural cotton cellulose (CC) by a simple one-step hydrothermal method.

, an Important Candidate Gene Controlling Black Seed Coat Color in Bitter Gourd ( spp.).

Seed coat color is one of the most intuitive phenotypes in bitter gourd ( spp.). Although the inheritance of the seed coat color has been reported, the gene responsible for it is still unknown.

Designing Nonfullerene Acceptors with Oligo(Ethylene Glycol) Side Chains: Unraveling the Origin of Increased Open-Circuit Voltage and Balanced Charge Carrier Mobilities.

Despite the recent rapid development of organic solar cells (OSCs), the low dielectric constant (ϵ =3-4) of organic semiconducting materials limits their performance lower than inorganic and perovskite solar cells. In this work, we introduce oligo(ethylene glycol) (OEG) side chains into the dicyanodistyrylbenzene-based non-fullerene acceptors (NIDCS) to increase its ϵ up to 5.4.

Development and validation of genome-wide InDel markers with high levels of polymorphism in bitter gourd (Momordica charantia).

Background: The preferred choice for molecular marker development is identifying existing variation in populations through DNA sequencing. With the genome resources currently available for bitter gourd (Momordica charantia), it is now possible to detect genome-wide insertion-deletion (InDel) polymorphisms among bitter gourd populations, which guides the efficient development of InDel markers.

Results: Here, using bioinformatics technology, we detected 389,487 InDels from 61 Chinese bitter gourd accessions with an average density of approximately 1298 InDels/Mb.

Genome-wide identification and analysis of highly specific CRISPR/Cas9 editing sites in pepper (Capsicum annuum L.).

The CRISPR/Cas9 system is an efficient genome editing tool that possesses the outstanding advantages of simplicity and high efficiency. Genome-wide identification and specificity analysis of editing sites is an effective approach for mitigating the risk of off-target effects of CRISPR/Cas9 and has been applied in several plant species but has not yet been reported in pepper. In present study, we first identified genome-wide CRISPR/Cas9 editing sites based on the 'Zunla-1' reference genome and then evaluated the specificity of CRISPR/Cas9 editing sites through whole-genome alignment.

Whole-genome sequencing provides insights into the genetic diversity and domestication of bitter gourd ( spp.).

Bitter gourd () is a popular cultivated vegetable in Asian and African countries. To reveal the characteristics of the genomic structure, evolutionary trajectory, and genetic basis underlying the domestication of bitter gourd, we performed whole-genome sequencing of the cultivar Dali-11 and the wild small-fruited line TR and resequencing of 187 bitter gourd germplasms from 16 countries. The major gene clusters ( clusters) for the biosynthesis of cucurbitane triterpenoids, which confer a bitter taste, are highly conserved in cucumber, melon, and watermelon.

Investigation on the Influence of Microstructure Based on Hydrogen Bonding on Surface Tension by Raman Spectroscopy.

Surface tension and Raman spectra containing hydrogen bonding in acetonitrile aqueous solutions with different mole ratios were obtained. Varied surface tension and hydrogen bonding in the mixed solution were discussed. For this purpose, the OH stretching bands were fitted into three Gaussian components to which different hydrogen-bonded water samples were assigned.

Fine mapping of restorer-of-fertility gene based on high-density genetic mapping and collinearity analysis in pepper (Capsicum annuum L.).

The pepper restorer-of-fertility (CaRf) gene was fine mapped based on conjoint analysis of recombinants and collinearity between the two pepper reference genomes. Capana06g003028, encoding an Rf-like PPR protein, was proposed as the strongest candidate for pepper CaRf based on sequence comparison and expression analysis. The cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS)/restorer-of-fertility (Rf) system not only provides an excellent model to dissect genetic interactions between the mitochondria and nucleus but also plays a vital role in high-efficiency hybrid seed production in crops including pepper (Capsicum spp.

Imagination Matters When You Shop Online: The Moderating Role of Mental Simulation Between Materialism and Online Impulsive Buying.

Background: Several studies have demonstrated that materialistic people tend to engage in impulsive buying. However, how to help them reduce such irrational behavior, especially in online shopping context, is not known. This study aimed to explore whether mental simulation moderates the relationship between materialism and online impulsive buying.

A RAD-Based Genetic Map for Anchoring Scaffold Sequences and Identifying QTLs in Bitter Gourd ().

Genetic mapping is a basic tool necessary for anchoring assembled scaffold sequences and for identifying QTLs controlling important traits. Though bitter gourd () is both consumed and used as a medicinal, research on its genomics and genetic mapping is severely limited. Here, we report the construction of a restriction site associated DNA (RAD)-based genetic map for bitter gourd using an F mapping population comprising 423 individuals derived from two cultivated inbred lines, the gynoecious line 'K44' and the monoecious line 'Dali-11.

Genome-Wide Analysis of Simple Sequence Repeats in Bitter Gourd ().

Bitter gourd () is widely cultivated as a vegetable and medicinal herb in many Asian and African countries. After the sequencing of the cucumber (), watermelon (), and melon () genomes, bitter gourd became the fourth cucurbit species whose whole genome was sequenced. However, a comprehensive analysis of simple sequence repeats (SSRs) in bitter gourd, including a comparison with the three aforementioned cucurbit species has not yet been published.

Vegetation changes and land surface feedbacks drive shifts in local temperatures over Central Asia.

Vegetation changes play a vital role in modifying local temperatures although, until now, the climate feedback effects of vegetation changes are still poorly known and large uncertainties exist, especially over Central Asia. In this study, using remote sensing and re-analysis of existing data, we evaluated the impact of vegetation changes on local temperatures. Our results indicate that vegetation changes have a significant unidirectional causality relationship with regard to local temperature changes.

Smart Fluorescent Nanoparticles in Water Showing Temperature-Dependent Ratiometric Fluorescence Color Change.

We synthesized two different amphiphilic small molecules 1 and 2 by attaching the same oligo(ethylene glycol) (OEG) unit to the same dicyanodistyrylbenzene (DCS) fluorophore but at different positions. These molecules self-assemble into nanoparticles in water and show lower critical solution temperature (LCST) at 26 and 58 °C, respectively. Upon heating, the transition of hydrophilic coils to hydrophobic globules of the OEG unit leads to the change in the stacking structure of the luminescent DCS cores.

Interferon‑γ alters the microRNA profile of umbilical cord‑derived mesenchymal stem cells.

Numerous studies have demonstrated that interferon-γ (IFN-γ) is an important inflammatory cytokine, which may activate the immunomodulatory abilities of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), and may influence certain other functions of these cells. MicroRNAs are small non‑coding RNAs that regulate the majority of the biological functions of cells and are important in a variety of biological processes. However, few studies have been performed to investigate whether IFN‑γ affects the microRNA profile of MSCs.

Development of a SNP array and its application to genetic mapping and diversity assessment in pepper (Capsicum spp.).

The development and application of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) is in its infancy for pepper. Here, a set of 15,000 SNPs were chosen from the resequencing data to develop an array for pepper with 12,720 loci being ultimately synthesized. Of these, 8,199 (~64.

Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Profile of Dof Transcription Factor Gene Family in Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.).

Dof (DNA-binding One Zinc Finger) transcription factor family is unique to plants and has diverse roles associated with plant-specific phenomena, such as light, phytohormone and defense responses as well as seed development and germination. Although, genome-wide analysis of this family has been performed in many species, information regarding Dof genes in the pepper, Capsicum annuum L., is extremely limited.

VCAM-1+ placenta chorionic villi-derived mesenchymal stem cells display potent pro-angiogenic activity.

Introduction: Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) represent a heterogeneous cell population that is promising for regenerative medicine. The present study was designed to assess whether VCAM-1 can be used as a marker of MSC subpopulation with superior angiogenic potential.

Methods: MSCs were isolated from placenta chorionic villi (CV).

A comprehensive characterization of simple sequence repeats in pepper genomes provides valuable resources for marker development in Capsicum.

The sequences of the full set of pepper genomes including nuclear, mitochondrial and chloroplast are now available for use. However, the overall of simple sequence repeats (SSR) distribution in these genomes and their practical implications for molecular marker development in Capsicum have not yet been described. Here, an average of 868,047.

[Comparison of outcomes of adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients underwent autologous and allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation].

Objective: To compare the outcomes of adult patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) who underwent autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (auto-HSCT) and allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT).

Methods: From Jan 2007 to Dec 2010, 106 adult ALL patients were retrospectively divided into two groups, 50 in auto-HSCT group and 56 in allo-HSCT group. Auto-HSCT group included 21 patients with high-risk, 46 patients in CR1 and 4 cases in CR2.

An InDel-based linkage map of hot pepper ().

Two independent pepper () genomes were published recently, opening a new era of molecular genetics research on pepper. However, pepper molecular marker technologies are still mainly focusing on the simple sequence repeats derived from public database or genomic library. The development and application of the third generation marker system such as single nucleotide polymorphisms, structure variations as well as insertion/deletion polymorphisms (InDels) is still in its infancy.