Functional identification of PmABCGs in floral scent transport of Prunus mume.

Prunus mume, the only plant in the genus Prunus of the Rosaceae family with a distinctive floral scent, can release a large number of aromatic substances into the air when it blooms. Among these, benzyl acetate has been recognized as a characteristic aromatic substance. In this study, we extracted and analyzed the change in volatility and endogenous content of benzyl acetate using the 'Caizhiwufen' P.

The Research Progress in Transforming Growth Factor-β2.

Transforming growth factor-beta 2 (TGF-β2), an important member of the TGF-β family, is a secreted protein that is involved in many biological processes, such as cell growth, proliferation, migration, and differentiation. TGF-β2 had been thought to be functionally identical to TGF-β1; however, an increasing number of recent studies uncovered the distinctive features of TGF-β2 in terms of its expression, activation, and biological functions. Mice deficient in TGF-β2 showed remarkable developmental abnormalities in multiple organs, especially the cardiovascular system.

K Channel-Interacting Proteins in the Neurological and Cardiovascular Systems: An Updated Review.

K channel-interacting proteins (KChIP1-4) belong to a family of Ca-binding EF-hand proteins that are able to bind to the N-terminus of the K4 channel α-subunits. KChIPs are predominantly expressed in the brain and heart, where they contribute to the maintenance of the excitability of neurons and cardiomyocytes by modulating the fast inactivating-K4 currents. As the auxiliary subunit, KChIPs are critically involved in regulating the surface protein expression and gating properties of K4 channels.