Plants primarily incorporate nitrate (NO ) and ammonium (NH ) as the primary source of inorganic nitrogen (N); the physiological mechanisms of photosynthesis () dropdown under NH nutrition has been investigated in many studies. Leaf anatomy is a major determinant to mesophyll conductance ( ) and photosynthesis; however, it remains unclear whether the photosynthesis variations of plants exposed to different N forms is related to leaf anatomical variation. In this work, a common shrub, was hydroponically grown under NH , NO and 50% NH /NO .
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), oxidative stress induces endothelial dysfunction (ED), which is closely related to the formation of atherosclerosis. However, there are few effective drugs to prevent and cure it. Citronellal (CT) is an aromatic active substance extracted from citronella plants.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFZIP12, a plasmalemmal zinc transporter, reportedly promotes pulmonary vascular remodeling (PVR) by enhancing proliferation of pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells (PASMCs). However, the mechanisms of ZIP12 facilitating PASMCs proliferation remain incompletely appreciated. It has been acknowledged that proliferation-predisposing phenotypic switching of PASMCs can lead to PVR.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFActa Biochim Biophys Sin (Shanghai)
December 2021
Acta Biochim Biophys Sin (Shanghai)
October 2021
Endothelial dysfunction is the pathological basis of atherosclerosis. Incomplete understanding of endothelial dysfunction etiology has impeded drug development for this devastating disease despite the currently available therapies. Floralozone, an aroma flavor, specifically exists in rabbit ear grass.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAims: The objective of this study was to explore the effects of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) on type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
Main Methods: Male Sprague-Dawley rats were allocated into six groups. The control group received a conventional diet.