Transcriptomic Characterization of Phototransduction Genes of the Asian Citrus Psyllid Kuwayama.

Opsin plays a regulatory role in phototaxis of , functioning as the initial station in the phototransduction cascade. Our study aimed to explore the phototransduction pathway to identify elicitors that may enhance phototaxis in the future. The RNAi technique was employed to inhibit gene expression, followed by RNA-Seq analysis to identify phototransduction genes.

Vertebral artery dissection in a patient with migraine treated with calcitonin gene-related peptide monoclonal antibody: a case report and FAERS database analysis.

Background: Migraine is associated with cervical artery dissection (CeAD). Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) is a multifunctional neuropeptide with vasodilatory effects. The use of anti-CGRP monoclonal antibodies (CGRP mAb) may affect cerebrovascular disease risk; however, no reports have associated CGRP mAb with CeAD.

Photosystem II efficiency in response to diurnal and seasonal variations in photon flux density and air temperature for green, yellow-green, and purple-leaved cultivars of sweet potato [ (L.) Lam].

This study aimed to investigate the impact of diurnal and seasonal variations in photon flux density (PPFD) and air temperature on PSII efficiency in three sweet potato leaf-color cultivars: green (G), yellow-green (Y), and purple (P). The cultivars were exposed to full sunlight and measurements were taken from November to March. The maximal quantum yield of PSII photochemistry for the dark-adapted state (F/F) indicated Y's increased sensitivity to low temperatures at predawn, followed by G and P.

Effect of double zincating on microstructures and bonding strength of coatings on aluminum alloy for pulse gold plating.

Gold coating is prepared by pulse electroplating on zincated aluminum alloys with electroless plated Ni-P and electroplated Ni interlayers under different zincate pretreatment conditions. The quantitative characterization of the bonding strength of coatings on aluminum alloy is conducted by bonding the coating to the face of a loading fixture with E-7 high-strength two-component epoxy adhesive in a tension normal to the bonding interface. The microstructures of coatings on aluminum alloy are investigated by means of scanning electron microscopy, energy disperse spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction.

Beliefs underlying weight control behaviors among adolescents and emerging adults living with obesity: an elicitation qualitative study.

Background: Weight control behaviors are commonly observed among adolescents and emerging adults. However, the high prevalence of overweight and obesity in both these age groups remains an imperative health concern. Adolescents and emerging adults represent the most vulnerable groups facing the health burden of obesity.

Constructing training sets for genomic selection to identify superior genotypes in candidate populations.

Approaches for constructing training sets in genomic selection are proposed to efficiently identify top-performing genotypes from a breeding population. Identifying superior genotypes from a candidate population is a key objective in plant breeding programs. This study evaluates various methods for the training set optimization in genomic selection, with the goal of enhancing efficiency in discovering top-performing genotypes from a breeding population.

Altered brainstem-cortex activation and interaction in migraine patients: somatosensory evoked EEG responses with machine learning.

Background: To gain a comprehensive understanding of the altered sensory processing in patients with migraine, in this study, we developed an electroencephalography (EEG) protocol for examining brainstem and cortical responses to sensory stimulation. Furthermore, machine learning techniques were employed to identify neural signatures from evoked brainstem-cortex activation and their interactions, facilitating the identification of the presence and subtype of migraine.

Methods: This study analysed 1,000-epoch-averaged somatosensory evoked responses from 342 participants, comprising 113 healthy controls (HCs), 106 patients with chronic migraine (CM), and 123 patients with episodic migraine (EM).

Recognition of HLA-DPB1 alleles and their associated HLA haplotypes in 55 randomized unrelated Taiwanese individuals.

Objectives: Here, we report the distribution of HLA-DPB1 alleles studied in a cohort of 55 randomly collected blood samples from unrelated Taiwanese individuals and the deduced most likely HLA haplotypes associated with the defined DPB1 alleles in the cohort. Our aim is to reveal the unprecedented data on the distribution of HLA-DPB1 alleles in the Taiwanese population and to find out the most probable HLA haplotypes associated with the HLA-DPB1 alleles detected.

Materials And Methods: The material for this study was blood samples, preserved in KEDTA and/or acid citrate dextrose anticoagulants.

Phasic perfusion dynamics among migraine subtypes: a multimodel arterial spin labeling investigation.

Background: Migraine-related perfusion changes are documented but inconsistent across studies due to limited sample size and insufficient phenotyping. The phasic and spatial dynamics across migraine subtypes remains poorly characterized. This study aimed to determine spatiotemporal dynamics of gray matter (GM) perfusion in migraine.

Mental health challenges of recent immigrants in precarious work environments - a qualitative study.

Introduction: Recent immigrants from racialized minority backgrounds and those who are not proficient in the local language are some of the most vulnerable members of society. Despite having postsecondary educational qualifications and permanent residency status, many are engaged in precarious employment. There is a scarcity of research that has explicitly focused on the work experiences and mental health challenges faced by these immigrants.

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension in Asians: a retrospective dual-center study.

Background: There have been limited data on idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) in Asians and there remain uncertainties whether a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pressure of 250 mm CSF is an optimum diagnostic cutoff. The aims of the present study included (1) characterization of IIH patients in Taiwan, (2) comparisons among different diagnostic criteria for IIH, and (3) comparisons between patients with CSF pressures of > 250 and 200-250 mm CSF.

Methods: This retrospective study involved IIH patients based on the modified Dandy criteria from two tertiary medical centers in Taiwan.

Application of Odd-Order Derivatives in Fourier Transform Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy toward Quantitative Deconvolution.

When Fourier transform (FT) spectrum peaks are overlapped, primary maxima of odd-order derivatives can be used to evaluate their independent intensities. We studied the feasibility of higher odd-order derivatives on Lorentzian peak shape and magnitude peak shape. Simulation studies for FT nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy demonstrated good results toward quantitative deconvolution of overlapping FT spectrum peaks.

Oxygen-Binding Sites of Enriched Gold Nanoclusters for Capturing Mitochondrial Reverse Electrons.

Reverse electron transfer (RET), an abnormal backward flow of electrons from complexes III/IV to II/I of mitochondria, causes the overproduction of a reduced-type CoQ to boost downstream production of mitochondrial superoxide anions that leads to ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) to organs. Herein, we studied low-coordinated gold nanoclusters (AuNCs) with abundant oxygen-binding sites to form an electron-demanding trapper that allowed rapid capture of electrons to compensate for the CoQ/CoQH imbalance during RET. The AuNCs were composed of only eight gold atoms that formed a Cs-symmetrical configuration with all gold atoms exposed on the edge site.

Early Improvement in Interstitial Fluid Flow in Patients With Severe Carotid Stenosis After Angioplasty and Stenting.

Background And Purpose: This study aimed to investigate early changes in interstitial fluid (ISF) flow in patients with severe carotid stenosis after carotid angioplasty and stenting (CAS).

Methods: We prospectively recruited participants with carotid stenosis ≥80% undergoing CAS at our institute between October 2019 and March 2023. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), including diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), and the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) were performed 3 days before CAS.

[Aberrant Expression of Small Nucleolar RNA and Its Clinical Significance in Patients with Acute Leukemia].

Objective: To investigate the expression level of small nucleolar RNA (snoRNA) in bone marrow of patients with acute leukemia (AL) and its significance in the clinical diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of AL patients.

Methods: Bone marrow samples of 53 newly diagnosed AL patients and 29 healthy subjects in the Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University from March 2018 to December 2021 were collected. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) was used to detect the relative expression level of in bone marrow mononuclear cells of the two groups.

Spontaneous Photonic Jammed Packing of Core-Shell Colloids in Conductive Aqueous Inks for Non-Iridescent Structural Coloration.

Integrating structural colors and conductivity into aqueous inks has the potential to revolutionize wearable electronics, providing flexibility, sustainability, and artistic appeal to electronic components. This study aims to introduce bioinspired color engineering to conductive aqueous inks. Our self-assembly approach involves mixing poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS) with sulfonic acid-modified polystyrene (sPS) colloids to generate non-iridescent structural colors in the inks.