Evolutionary analysis of MADS-box genes in buckwheat species and functional study of FdMADS28 in flavonoid metabolism.

The MADS-box gene family is a transcription factor family that is widely expressed in plants. It controls secondary metabolic processes in plants and encourages the development of tissues like roots and flowers. However, the phylogenetic analysis and evolutionary model of MADS-box genes in Fagopyrum species has not been reported yet.

Multiomics analysis reveals the molecular mechanisms underlying virulence in Rhizoctonia and jasmonic acid-mediated resistance in Tartary buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum).

Rhizoctonia solani is a devastating soil-borne pathogen that seriously threatens the cultivation of economically important crops. Multiple strains with a very broad host range have been identified, but only 1 (AG1-IA, which causes rice sheath blight disease) has been examined in detail. Here, we analyzed AG4-HGI 3 originally isolated from Tartary buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum), but with a host range comparable to AG1-IA.

MiR-148a inhibits oral squamous cell carcinoma progression through ERK/MAPK pathway via targeting IGF-IR.

Objective: The current study aimed to investigate the functional roles and clinical significance of microRNA-148a (miR-148a) in the progression of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC).

Methods: Relative expression of miR-148a in OSCC cells and tissues were detected using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Chi-square test was performed to estimate the relationship between miR-148a expression and clinical characteristics of OSCC patients.

The impact of medical insurance on medical expenses for older Chinese: Evidence from the national baseline survey of CLHLS.

With the deepening population aging process in China, the medical expenses of older adults has become a widespread concerned. Medical insurance is a major source of Chinese medical financing and payment. The study aims to understand the current status of medical expenses for older adults and explore the effect of different types of health insurance on medical expenses in China.

High brightness laser based on Yb:YAG MOPA chain and adaptive optics system at room temperature.

We demonstrate a master oscillator power amplifier (MOPA) architecture based on Yb:YAG amplifiers and adaptive optics (AO) systems with a high power and high beam quality laser output. With two conduction cooled, dual-end-pumped Yb:YAG zigzag-slab amplifiers at room temperature, the fiber laser of 300 W was scaled to 11.9 kW.

[Changes of cementum endotoxin levels in different teeth with periodontitis treated with root conditioning].

Purpose: To observe the changes of endotoxin levels after different teeth with periodontitis were treated with different methods. METHODS： Six healthy premolars extracted for orthodontic reasons and 36 posterior teeth extracted due to severe periodontitis were selected. Each tooth was processed from two 4 mm×4 mm×1 mm cementum pieces 2 mm under the cementum-enamel junction, each tooth with periodontitis was numbered.

The stimulation of osteogenic differentiation of embryoid bodies from human induced pluripotent stem cells by akermanite bioceramics.

Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) have great potential as seed cells for tissue engineering applications. Previous studies have shown that iPSCs could be induced to differentiate into bone forming cells. However, in a tissue engineering approach, seeding cells in biomaterials is required, and the effect of biomaterials on cell growth and differentiation is critical for the success of the formation of engineered tissues.

Effect of periodontal treatment on glycosylated hemoglobin levels in elderly patients with periodontal disease and type 2 diabetes.

Background: Periodontal disease is closely related to type 2 diabetes and is an important complication of diabetes. This study aimed to investigate the effect of periodontal treatment on levels of blood glucose (Glu) and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) among elderly patients with type 2 diabetes and periodontal disease.

Methods: A total of 107 elderly patients with type 2 diabetes and periodontal disease were selected and divided into two groups according to their HbA1c levels.

[The study of calcification of autogenous bone marrow stem cell transplantation on alveolar bone defect in dogs].

Objective: To evaluate the effect of calcification of autogenous bone marrow stem cell transplantation in periodontal tissue regeneration.

Methods: Bone marrow stem cells derived from the same dog were cultured with alpha-MEM. 1 x 10(7) cells of first passage were allowed to attach to the collagen membrane for 24 hours.