Understanding the effects of different loadings on properties of a silicon/carbon anode for lithium batteries.

Battery cells based on different silicon/carbon (Si/C) loadings were assembled in this work. Their battery performance, in particular their capacity and cycling stability, was evaluated. The battery was assembled in a way that a pure Li metal counter electrode, LiPF liquid electrolyte and pole piece with Si/C coatings were employed.

The nitrification inhibitor 1,9-decanediol from rice roots promotes root growth in Arabidopsis through involvement of ABA and PIN2-mediated auxin signaling.

1,9-decanediol (1,9-D) is a biological nitrification inhibitor secreted in roots, which effectively inhibits soil nitrifier activity and reduces nitrogen loss from agricultural fields. However, the effects of 1,9-D on plant root growth and the involvement of signaling pathways in the plant response to 1,9-D have not been investigated. Here, we report that 1,9-D, in the 100-400 μM concentration range, promotes primary root length in Arabidopsis seedlings at 3d and 5d, by 10.

Mir223 restrains autophagy and promotes CNS inflammation by targeting ATG16L1.

Microglia are innate immune cells in the central nervous system (CNS), that supplies neurons with key factors for executing autophagosomal/lysosomal functions. Macroautophagy/autophagy is a cellular catabolic process that maintains cell balance in response to stress-related stimulation. Abnormal autophagy occurs with many pathologies, such as cancer, and autoimmune and neurodegenerative diseases.

Adiponectin modulates oxidative stress-induced mitophagy and protects C2C12 myoblasts against apoptosis.

Adiponectin (APN), also known as apM1, Acrp30, GBP28 and adipoQ, is a circulating hormone that is predominantly produced by adipose tissue. Many pharmacological studies have demonstrated that this protein possesses potent anti-diabetic, anti-atherogenic and anti-inflammatory properties. Although several studies have demonstrated the antioxidative activity of this protein, the regulatory mechanisms have not yet been defined in skeletal muscles.