Phylogeny and Functional Differentiation of the Terpene Synthase Gene Family in Angiosperms with Emphasis on .

Terpenes are pivotal for plant growth, development, and adaptation to environmental stresses. With the advent of extensive genomic data and sophisticated bioinformatics tools, new insights into the evolutionary dynamics and functional diversification of terpene synthases (TPSs) have emerged. Despite genome-wide identifications of the TPS family in certain species, comprehensive cross-species analyses remain scarce.

The effects of blood flow restriction training on early muscle strength and mid-term knee function following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: Early restoration of muscle strength and knee joint function after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is a critical goal in the rehabilitation process. Blood flow restriction training (BFRT), a low-load training method, has gained attention in musculoskeletal rehabilitation in recent years, but its specific effects in ACLR rehabilitation remain unclear.

Methods: Relevant literature up to December 20, 2024, was searched in the PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, and Web of Science databases, and study selection was performed according to PRISMA guidelines.

Evaluation of the virulence characteristics of ST11 Salmonella enterica from different sources using a 2D cell model.

This study aimed to evaluate the virulence characteristics of ST11 Salmonella enterica from various sources and explore its pathogenic mechanisms and the molecular basis of antimicrobial resistance. In total, 20 Salmonella isolates collected between 2017 and 2022 from environmental, animal, clinical, and food sources were analyzed. Comprehensive investigations were conducted using whole-genome sequencing, bioinformatic analysis, broth microdilution methods, a two-dimensional (2D) cell model (Caco-2 cells), and a Galleria mellonella infection model.

Longitudinal Multi-Channel Focused Vortex and Vector Beams Generation by Quarter-Wave Plate Meta-Atom Metasurfaces.

Metasurface-based longitudinal modulation introduces the propagation distance as a new degree of freedom, extending the light modulation with metasurfaces from 2D to 3D space. However, relevant longitudinal studies have been constrained to designing the metasurface of half-wave plate (HWP) meta-atoms and generating either non-focused or two-channel vortex and vector beams. In this study, we propose a metasurface composed of quarter-wave plate (QWP) meta-atoms to generate the longitudinal multi-channel focused vortex and vector beams.

Development and evaluation of the digital PCR-based method for clinical monitoring of viral loads during severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome virus infection.

Background: Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome Virus (SFTSV) represents a novel bunyavirus that poses significant public health challenges. As a key prognostic indicator of clinical outcome, the viral load determined by reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) is relatively inaccurate and incomparable across different studies. Digital PCR (dPCR) has recently proved to be a more ideal tool for viral load assessment.