Interfacial modulation with homogeneous gallium phosphide protective layer enables dendrite-free and superior stable sodium metal anode.

Sodium metal is heralded as a premier anode candidate poised to supplant lithium in next-generation rechargeable batteries due to its abundant availability, cost-effectiveness, and superior energy density. Due to the highly reactive nature of metallic sodium, an unstable solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) forms spontaneously on the Na metal anode. This instability leads to non-uniform sodium deposition during cycling, promoting dendrite growth and the accumulation of "dead" sodium.

Integrated Quantitative Proteomics and Phosphoproteomics Analysis Reveals the Dynamic Process of Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) Spermatogenesis.

Spermatogenesis is a highly complex and tightly regulated cellular differentiation process closely related to the productive performance of male livestock. We do not yet have a clear understanding of the spermatogenesis mechanism of buffalo. In this study, spermatogonia, spermatocytes and spermatids were analysed by flow cytometry.

In Situ Construction of Crumpled TiCT Nanosheets Confined S-Doping Red Phosphorus by Ti-O-P Bonds for LIBs Anode with Enhanced Electrochemical Performance.

Red phosphorus (RP) with a high theoretical specific capacity (2596 mA h g) and a moderate lithiation potential (∼0.7 V vs Li/Li) holds promise as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), which still confronts discernible challenges, including low electrical conductivity, substantial volumetric expansion of 300%, and the shuttle effect induced by soluble lithium polyphosphide (LiPP). Here, S-NRP@TiCT composites were in situ prepared through a phosphorus-amine-based method, wherein S-doped red phosphorus nanoparticles (S-NRP) grew and anchored on the crumpled TiCT nanosheets via Ti-O-P bonds, constructing a three-dimensional porous structure which provides fast channels for ion and electron transport and effectively buffers the volume expansion of RP.

Additive-Free Anode with High Stability: NbCT MXene Prepared by HCl-LiF Hydrothermal Etching for Lithium-Ion Batteries.

MXenes, represented by TiCT, have been widely studied in the electrochemical energy storage fields, including lithium-ion batteries, for their unique two-dimensional structure, tunable surface chemistry, and excellent electrical conductivity. Recently, NbCT, as a new type of MXene, has attracted more and more attention due to its high theoretical specific capacity of 542 mAh g. However, the preparation of few-layer NbCT nanosheets with high-quality remains a challenge, which limits their research and application.

Magnesium oxide nanoparticles reduce clubroot by regulating plant defense response and rhizosphere microbial community of tumorous stem mustard ( var. ).

Clubroot, caused by , is a major disease that significantly impairs the yield of cruciferous crops and causes significant economic losses across the globe. The prevention of clubroot, especially in tumorous stem mustard (without resistant varieties), are is limited and primarily relies on fungicides. Engineered nanoparticles have opened up new avenues for the management of plant diseases, but there is no report on their application in the prevention of clubroot.

Genetics and metabolic responses of Artemisia annua L to the lake of phosphorus under the sparingly soluble phosphorus fertilizer: evidence from transcriptomics analysis.

The medicinal herb Artemisia annua L. is prized for its capacity to generate artemisinin, which is used to cure malaria. Potentially influencing the biomass and secondary metabolite synthesis of A.

Integrated metabolome and transcriptome analysis identifies candidate genes involved in triterpenoid saponin biosynthesis in leaves of (L.) Urban.

(L.) Urban is a well-known medicinal plant which has multiple pharmacological properties. Notably, the leaves of contain large amounts of triterpenoid saponins.

Feasibility and Clinical Outcome Predictors of Mechanical Thrombectomy in Distal Arterial Occlusion Causing Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Monocentric Retrospective Study.

Background: The feasibility and clinical outcome predictors of mechanical thrombectomy (MT) for strokes caused by distal arterial occlusion (DAO) remain the subject of debate.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted of patients with consecutive acute ischemic stroke treated using MT. Clinical and procedural-associated factors were studied to compare the efficacy, safety, and short-term and long-term outcomes of MT between the proximal arterial occlusion (PAO) and DAO groups.

Evaluation of Reference Genes for Normalizing RT-qPCR and Analysis of the Expression Patterns of Transcription Factor and Rhynchophylline Biosynthesis-Related Genes in .

(Miq.) Miq. ex Havil, a traditional medicinal herb, is enriched with several pharmacologically active terpenoid indole alkaloids (TIAs).

Selection of Reference Genes in var. and Expression Patterns of Genes Involved in Its Limonin Biosynthesis.

var. is a traditional Chinese medicinal plant known for its therapeutic effects, which encompass the promotion of digestion, the dispelling of cold, the alleviation of pain, and the exhibition of anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. The principal active component of this plant, limonin, is a potent triterpene compound with notable pharmacological activities.

construction of N-doped TiCTconfined worm-like FeOnanoparticles by Fe-O-Ti bonding for LIBs anode with superior cycle performance.

The development of FeOas lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) anode is greatly restricted by its poor electronic conductivity and structural stability. To solve these issues, this work presentsconstruction of three-dimensional crumpled FeO@N-TiCTcomposite by solvothermal-freeze-drying process, in which wormlike FeOnanoparticles (10-50 nm)nucleated and grew on the surface of N-doped TiCTnanosheets with Fe-O-Ti bonding. As a conductive matrix, N-doping endows TiCTwith more active sites and higher electron transfer efficiency.

Differences and biocontrol potential of haustorial endophytic fungi from Taxillus Chinensis on different host plants.

Background: To explore the community composition and diversity of the endophytic fungi in Taxillus chinensis, samples of the parasites growing on seven different hosts, Morus alba, Prunus salicina, Phellodendron chinense, Bauhinia purpurea, Dalbergia odorifera, Diospyros kaki and Dimocarpus longan, were isolated. The strains were identified by their morphological characteristics and their internal transcribed spacer (ITS) sequences.

Results: 150 different endophytic fungi were isolated from the haustorial roots of the seven hosts with a total isolation rate of 61.

RNA sequencing in Artemisia annua L explored the genetic and metabolic responses to hardly soluble aluminum phosphate treatment.

Artemisia annua L. is a medicinal plant valued for its ability to produce artemisinin, a molecule used to treat malaria. Plant nutrients, especially phosphorus (P), can potentially influence plant biomass and secondary metabolite production.

Optimization of Isolation and Transformation of Protoplasts from and Its Application to Transient Gene Expression Analysis.

Protoplast-based engineering has become an important tool for basic plant molecular biology research and developing genome-edited crops. is a traditional Chinese medicinal plant with a variety of pharmaceutically important indole alkaloids. In this study, an optimized protocol for protoplast isolation, purification, and transient gene expression was developed.

Comparative Proteomic Analysis Provides New Insights into the Development of Haustorium in Taxillus chinensis (DC.) Danser.

Taxillus chinensis is an important medicinal and parasitic plant that attacks other plants for living. The development of haustorium is a critical process, imperative for successful parasitic invasion. To reveal the mechanisms underlying haustorium development, we performed an iTRAQ-based proteomics analysis which led to the identification of several differentially abundant proteins (DAPs) in fresh seeds (CK), baby (FB), and adult haustoria (FD).

A De Novo Transcriptome Analysis Identifies Cold-Responsive Genes in the Seeds of (DC.) Danser.

(DC.) Danser, a parasitic plant of the family, grows by attacking other plants. It has a long history of being used in Chinese medicine to treat multiple chronic diseases.

Effects of endophytic fungi on parasitic process of Taxillus chinensis.

Taxillus chinensis (DC.) Danser is an extensively used medicinal shrub in the traditional as well as modern systems of medicines. It is a perennial hemiparasitic plant, which is difficult to propagate artificially because of its low parasitic rate.

Chromosome-Level Genome Assembly of the Hemiparasitic Taxillus chinensis (DC.) Danser.

The hemiparasitic Taxillus chinensis (DC.) Danser is a root-parasitizing medicinal plant with photosynthetic ability, which is lost in other parasitic plants. However, the cultivation and medical application of the species are limited by the recalcitrant seeds of the species, and even though the molecular mechanisms underlying this recalcitrance have been investigated using transcriptomic and proteomic methods, genome resources for T.

Identification of MicroRNAs in (DC.) Danser Seeds under Cold Stress.

(DC.) Danser, a parasitic plant that belongs to the Loranthaceae family, has a long history of being used in the Chinese medicine. We observed that the loranthus seeds were sensitive to temperature and could lose viability below 0°C quickly.

Physiological change alters endophytic bacterial community in clubroot of tumorous stem mustard infected by Plasmodiophora brassicae.

Background: Endophytic bacteria are considered as symbionts living within plants and are influenced by abiotic and biotic environments. Pathogen cause biotic stress, which may change physiology of plants and may affect the endophytic bacterial communiy. Here, we reveal how endophytic bacteria in tumorous stem mustard (Brassica juncea var.

Isolation, Screening, and Identification of Actinomycetes with Antifungal and Enzyme Activity Assays against of .

A serious leaf disease caused by was found during the cultivation of in Jingxi, Rong'an, and Donglan Counties in Guangxi Province, which inflicted huge losses to plant productivity. Biological control gradually became an effective control method for plant pathogens. Many studies showed that the application of actinomycetes in biological control has been effective.

Transcriptome Reveals Gene Changes in the Development of the Endosperm Chalazal Haustorium in (DC.) Danser.

Loranthus () is a facultative, hemiparasite and stem parasitic plant that attacks other plants for living. Transcriptome sequencing and bioinformatics analysis were applied in this study to identify the gene expression profiles of fresh seeds (CK), baby (FB), and adult haustoria tissues (FD). We assembled 160,571 loranthus genes, of which 64,926, 35,417, and 47,249 were aligned to NR, GO, and KEGG pathway databases, respectively.

Rapid Screening of Forskolin-Type Diterpenoids of DC Using Ultra-High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Tandem Quadrupole Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry Based on the Mass Defect Filtering Approach.

The discovery of new active compounds of natural products tends to be increasingly more challenging due to chemical complexity and unpredictable matrices. Forskolin is an active natural labdane-type diterpenoid ingredient widely used worldwide for the treatment of glaucoma, heart failure, hypertension, diabetes, and asthma, and is expected to be a promising anticancer, anti-inflammation, and anti-HIV agent. In recent years, demand for forskolin in the medicine market has increased dramatically.

Infection of Plasmodiophora brassicae changes the fungal endophyte community of tumourous stem mustard roots as revealed by high-throughput sequencing and culture-dependent methods.

Diverse fungal endophytes live in plants and are shaped by some abiotic and biotic stresses. Plant disease as particular biotic stress possibly gives an impact on the communities of fungal endophytes. In this study, clubroot disease caused by an obligate biotroph protist, Plasmodiophora brassicae, was considered to analyze its influence on the fungal endophyte community using an internal transcribed spacer (ITS) through high-throughput sequencing and culture-dependent methods.

Proteomic profiles of buffalo spermatozoa and seminal plasma.

A comprehensive identification of the proteins of spermatozoa and seminal plasma enables the full characterization of sperm biology and is essential to understand how seminal plasma influences sperm fertility. In this study, proteomics of buffalo spermatozoa and seminal plasma were analyzed using a bottom-up approach. A total of 2147 and 864 proteins were identified from mature spermatozoa and seminal plasma, respectively.