Pyrene, a representative polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, frequently occurs in aquatic environments and is associated with lethal impacts on humans and wildlife. This study examined the impact of pyrene on , a dinoflagellate responsible for harmful algal blooms, and their capability to bioremove pyrene. In a 96 h exposure experiment, effectively reduced the pyrene concentration in seawater to 50, 100, and 200 μg/L, with a combined removal efficiency of 96% in seawater.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSeaweed Gracilaria lemaneiformis, a significant oceanic primary producer, releases substantial dissolved organic matter (DOM) during growth and decay, potentially impacting coastal organic carbon reservoirs and microbial communities. This study aimed to investigate the bioavailability of Gracilaria-derived DOM and its interactions with microbial communities. Laboratory experiments introduced Gracilaria-derived DOM into natural seawater, tracking variations in DOM composition, microbial structure, and eight extracellular enzyme activities over 168 h.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFActivation of IKKβ is the key step in canonical activation of NF-κB signaling. Extensive work has provided insight into the mechanisms underlying IKKβ activation through the identification of context-specific regulators. However, the molecular processes responsible for its negative regulation are not completely understood.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFZhonghua Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi
August 2008
Objective: To evaluate the effects and mechanisms of the microscrew implant anchorage (MIA) combined with multi-loop edgewise arch wire (MEAW) technique in the treatment of skeletal Class II adult patients.
Methods: Eleven adult patients with skeletal Class II high-angle malocclusions were treated with fixed appliances. The spaces were closed by the springs from the MIA to the hook on the archwire.