Variants in COL6A3 gene influence susceptibility to esophageal cancer in the Chinese population.

Esophageal cancer (EC) is a frequent malignant tumor in our world, and has a highly morbidity and mortality. It was reported that genetic factors play vital roles in its pathogenesis. Here, we performed a case - control study to evaluate the COL6A3 genetic variants and EC risk in a Chinese Han cohort.

Molecular Characterization of Magnesium Chelatase in Soybean [ (L.) Merr.].

Soybean () seed yields rely on the efficiency of photosynthesis, which is poorly understood in soybean. Chlorophyll, the major light harvesting pigment, is crucial for chloroplast biogenesis and photosynthesis. Magnesium chelatase catalyzes the insertion of Mg into protoporphyrin IX in the first committed and key regulatory step of chlorophyll biosynthesis.