Modified photoanode by growth of covalent organic frameworks on BiVO for oxygen evolution reaction.

The development of efficient oxygen evolution reaction (OER) catalysts is of great significance because the water oxidation reaction at the photoanode is the rate-determining step in photoelectrocatalytic (PEC) water splitting. Herein, two hybrid photoanodes named BiVO/COF-Azo and BiVO/COF-Ben were prepared by solvothermal growth on a modified BiVO photoanode. Characterization results revealed that the Azo and Ben COFs could match with BiVO well to form heterojunctions, which could effectively enhance the separation efficiency of photogenerated carriers.

Anti-Breast Cancer Effect of 2-Dodecyl-6-Methoxycyclohexa-2,5-Diene-1,4-Dione in vivo and in vitro Through MAPK Signaling Pathway.

Background: 2-Dodecyl-6-methoxycyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione (DMDD) has been reported to inhibit a variety of cancer cell lines. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of DMDD on 4T1 breast cancer cells and the effects of DMDD on 4T1 breast cancer in mice and its molecular mechanisms.

Methods: 4T1 breast cancer cells were treated with different concentrations of DMDD, and their proliferation, apoptosis, cell-cycle distribution, migration, and invasion were detected by 3-(4,5-dimethyl-2-thiazolyl)-2,5-diphenyl-2-H-tetrazolium bromide (MTT, Acridine orange and ethidium bromide dual staining analysis (AO/EB) dual staining, flow cytometry, scratch test, and the Transwell assay.

Protective Effect of Benzoquinone Isolated from the Roots of L. on Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Mice by Inhibiting the TLR4/NF-κB Signaling Pathway.

Background: Studies have demonstrated that the roots of L. , a traditional Chinese medicine, can be used to treat diabetes and diabetes-related diseases. Nevertheless, the potential beneficial effects and mechanism of benzoquinone isolated from the roots of L.

2-Dodecyl-6-methoxycyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione, isolated from the root of Averrhoa carambola L., protects against diabetic kidney disease by inhibiting TLR4/TGFβ signaling pathway.

Objective: Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is the leading cause of death and disability of diabetes mellitus. However, there is still a lack of specific drugs for the treatment of DKD. The chief aim of this research is to investigate the role and mechanism of 2-Dodecyl-6-methoxycyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione (DMDD) for DKD.

Extract of Averrhoacarambola L. (Oxalidaceae) roots ameliorates carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatic fibrosis in rats.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: The root of Averrhoa carambola L. (Oxalidaceae), a traditional Chinese medicine, was mainly used in ancient times in the treatment of urinary calculi, recurrent headache and joint pain.

Aim Of The Study: Our aims were to explore the potential therapeutic effect of the extract of Averrhoa carambola L.

2-dodecyl-6-methoxycyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione isolated from . root ameliorates diabetic nephropathy by inhibiting the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB pathway.

Background: is a traditional medicinal herb that has long been used to treat diabetes. Our previous studies found that 2-dodecyl-6-methoxycyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione (DMDD) isolated from . roots could ameliorate diabetic nephropathy (DN), but its exact mechanism remains unclear.

[Effects of enhanced ultraviolet-B radiation on growth development and yield formation in rice (Oryza sativa L.)].

Effect of enhanced ultraviolet-B radiation (280-320 nm) on growth, development and yield formation in the three rice cultivars (Oryza sativa L.) under pot conditions were investigated. The results showed that enhanced ultraviolet-B radiation decreased rice height, tiller number, total leaf area and biomass, but the inhibitory rate varied in different cultivars and developmental stages.

[Effect of enhanced UV-B radiation on polyamine metabolism and endogenous hormone contents in rice (Oryza sativa L.)].

The results showed that the activities of Agrinine decarboxylase(ADC), Ornithine decarboxylase(ODC) and s-Adenosylmethionine decarboxylase(SAMDC) were increased by 165.74%, 104.60% and 89.