Description of Diduga siamensis sp. nov. and newly recorded D. scalprata (Lepidoptera, Erebidae, Arctiinae) from Thailand, with a checklist of the genus Diduga.

In this study, 11 species of the genus Diduga Moore, [1887] are recognized from Thailand, including a new species, Diduga siamensis Bayarsaikhan & Heppner sp. nov., and one newly recorded species, D.

Review of the genus Diduga (Lepidoptera, Erebidae, Arctiinae) of Laos, with description of one new species.

The genus Diduga Moore, [1887] is reviewed with 11 species from Laos, including one new species, D. bantha sp. nov.

Inhibition of GLI Transcriptional Activity and Prostate Cancer Cell Growth and Proliferation by DAX1.

The Hedgehog (Hh) signaling pathway plays an essential role in the initiation and progression of prostate cancer. This is mediated by transcriptional factors belonging to the GLI (glioma-associated oncogene) family, which regulate downstream targets to drive prostate cancer progression. The activity of GLI proteins is tightly controlled by a range of mechanisms, including molecular interactions and post-translational modifications.

A checklist of Stictane Hampson (Lepidoptera, Erebidae, Arctiinae) with emphasis on the Laotian fauna.

The genus Stictane Hampson is reviewed in Laos, with eight species including four newly recorded species, S. obscura (Inoue, 1976), S. pectinata Holloway, 2001, S.

Mare incognita: Adélie penguins foraging in newly exposed habitat after calving of the Nansen Ice Shelf.

Rapid environmental changes can dramatically and durably affect the animal's foraging behavior. In the Ross Sea (Antarctica), calving of the Nansen Ice Shelf in 2016 opened a newly accessible marine area of 214 km. In this study, we examined the foraging behavior of Adélie penguins from the nearby Inexpressible Island in December 2018, by tracking 27 penguins during their at-sea trips using GPS, depth and video loggers.

Inter-Specific and Intra-Specific Competition of Two Sympatrically Breeding Seabirds, Chinstrap and Gentoo Penguins, at Two Neighboring Colonies.

Theory predicts that sympatric predators compete for food under conditions of limited resources. Competition would occur even within the same species, between neighboring populations, because of overlapping foraging habits. Thus, neighboring populations of the same species are hypothesized to face strong competition.

Discrimination of Adzuki Bean () Geographical Origin by Targeted and Non-Targeted Metabolite Profiling with Gas Chromatography Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry.

As international food trade increases, consumers are becoming increasingly interested in food safety and authenticity, which are linked to geographical origin. Adzuki beans () are cultivated worldwide, but there are no tools for accurately discriminating their geographical origin. Thus, our study aims to develop a method for discriminating the geographical origin of adzuki beans through targeted and non-targeted metabolite profiling with gas chromatography time-of-flight mass spectrometry combined with multivariate analysis.

Bluetongue Virus Antibodies in Domestic Goats: A Countrywide and Retrospective Study in the Republic of Korea.

Bluetongue is a re-emergent arthropod-transmitted viral disease that affects all wild and domestic ruminant species, reducing herd productivity. The epidemiology of bluetongue virus (BTV) infection is poorly defined in much of the world, including extensive portions of Asia and the Middle East. In the Republic of Korea (ROK), scarce information is available on the status of BTV infection.

Prediction of GPCR-Ligand Binding Using Machine Learning Algorithms.

We propose a novel method that predicts binding of G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) and ligands. The proposed method uses hub and cycle structures of ligands and amino acid motif sequences of GPCRs, rather than the 3D structure of a receptor or similarity of receptors or ligands. The experimental results show that these new features can be effective in predicting GPCR-ligand binding (average area under the curve [AUC] of 0.

Metabolite Profiling of Peppers of Various Colors Reveals Relationships Between Tocopherol, Carotenoid, and Phytosterol Content.

Unlabelled: Peppers are widely consumed in Korea; the varietal development of peppers with increased content of beneficial plant metabolites is, therefore, of considerable interest. This requires a comprehensive understanding of the metabolic profile of pepper plants and the factors affecting this profile. To this end, we determined the content of various metabolites, such as hydrophilic and lipophilic compounds, phenolic acids, carotenoids, and capsaicinoids in peppers of various colors (green, red, pale green, and violet peppers) and in a high-pungency (green) pepper.

Discovery of 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 inhibitor.

Various adamantane sulfonamides showed potent inhibitory activity against 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11β-HSD1). In continuation of our efforts to discover a more potent, selective and metabolically stable 11β-HSD1 inhibitor in mice as well as in humans, we optimized the adamantane sulfonamide using structure-based molecular modeling. Compound 3, which has alkyl side chains on the linker, demonstrated a potent inhibitory activity against human and mouse 11β-HSD1 (IC50 of 0.

Development of locomotion in a subsocial spider.

Following consumption of their mother, the subsocial spider Amaurobius ferox remain together, exhibiting distinctive behaviours in response to intruders into the natal nest. We examined the ontogeny and characteristics of locomotory behaviours in A. ferox during this post-maternal social period.

[Maternal inheritance in a subsocial spider: web for collective prey capturing of the young].

Construction of a safe refuge is the first step toward the evolution of social organization in spiders. In the case of the subsocial spider Amaurobius Jerox (Araneae, Amaurobiidae), the young remain in the natal nest after consuming their mother's body (matriphagy). The benefit that the young could obtain from the maternal web was investigated in their collective prey capture.