Miscanthus sinensis contributes to the survival of Pinus densiflora seedlings at a mining site via providing a possible functional endophyte and maintaining symbiotic relationship between P. densiflora and endophytes from high soil temperature stress.

At a sedimentary site in an old mine site, Miscanthus sinensis formed patches, where Pinus densiflora seedlings could grow better compared with those outside the patches, indicating that M. sinensis would improve P. densiflora seedling establishment.

Oosporein Produced by Root Endophytic Promotes the Growth of Host Plant, , under Aluminum Stress at the Appropriate Concentration.

, a root endophyte in , enhances Al tolerance in by changing aluminum (Al) localization and the production of a siderophore, oosporein, which chelates Al for detoxification. Oosporein has various functions, including insecticidal activity, phytotoxicity, antifungal activity, and a siderophore. In our study, we focused on the detoxification effect of oosporein as a siderophore and on the growth of under Al exposure.

[Effects of aldosterone on osteoblast proliferation, differentiation and osteogenic gene expressions in vitro].

Objective: To study the effect of aldosterone on cell proliferation, alkaline phosphatase (AKP) activity and osteogenic gene expression in rat osteoblasts and explore the mechanisms.

Methods: Osteoblasts isolated from the skull of neonatal SD rats by enzyme digestion were cultured and treated with different concentrations of aldosterone. The cell proliferation and AKP activity were evaluated using CCK-8 assay kit and AKP assay kit, respectively.

Baicalin positively regulates osteoclast function by activating MAPK/Mitf signalling.

Activation of osteoblasts in bone formation and osteoclasts in bone resorption is important during the bone fracture healing process. There has been a long interest in identifying and developing a natural therapy for bone fracture healing. In this study, we investigated the regulation of osteoclast differentiation by baicalin, which is a natural molecule extracted from Eucommiaulmoides (small tree native to China).

Ferulic acid induces proliferation and differentiation of rat osteoblasts in vitro through cGMP/PKGII/ENaC signaling.

Ferulic acid (FA) is an active component of the traditional Chinese herb Angelica sinensis. Numerous health benefits have been attributed to FA, but few studies have investigated the effects of FA on osteoblasts (Obs). Our work studied the effects of FA on proliferation, differentiation, and mineralization of rat calvarial Obs and examined the signaling pathways involved.

[Role of epithelial sodium channel in rat osteoclast differentiation and bone resorption].

Objective: To explore the role of epithelial sodium channel (ENaC) in regulating the functional activity of osteoclasts.

Methods: Multinucleated osteoclasts were obtained by inducing the differentiation of rat bone marrow cells with macrophage colony-stimulating factor (M-CSF) and RANKL. The osteoclasts were exposed to different concentrations of the ENaC inhibitor amiloride, and the expression of ENaC on osteoclasts was examined using immunofluorescence technique.

Influence of erythropoietin on microvesicles derived from mesenchymal stem cells protecting renal function of chronic kidney disease.

Introduction: Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) play a central role in the remediation of cell and tissue damage. Erythropoietin (EPO) may enhance the beneficial influence of MSCs during recovery from tissue and organ injuries. Microvesicles (MVs) released from MSCs contribute to the restoration of kidney damage.

Micro-vesicles derived from bone marrow stem cells protect the kidney both in vivo and in vitro by microRNA-dependent repairing.

Aims: Micro-vesicles (MVs) from bone mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been shown to contribute to the recovery of damaged kidney. The aims of the present study are to investigate the biological effects and repair mechanisms of MVs.

Methods: Micro-vesicles were obtained from MSC supernatants.

Epithelial sodium channel enhanced osteogenesis via cGMP/PKGII/ENaC signaling in rat osteoblast.

The amiloride-sensitive epithelial sodium channel (ENaC) is a major contributor to intracellular sodium homeostasis. In addition to epithelial cells, osteoblasts (Obs) express functional ENaCs. Moreover, a correlation between bone Na content and bone disease has been reported, suggesting that ENaC-mediated Na(+) regulation may influence osteogenesis.

[Effects of drug serum of plantaginis semen on bone formation function of rat osteoblast in vitro].

Objective: To study the influence of Plantaginis Semen on cell proliferation, differentiation and function of rat osteoblasts, and investigate the regulation effects of rat osteoblast epithelial sodium channel (ENaC) on bone formation.

Methods: The animal serum was prepared by serum pharmacology means. The cells were got by separating and inducing the SD neonatal rat's skull bone.

[Cloning and expression of kringle 1-3 gene of human plasminogen and the purification and bioactivity of its expressed product].

Kringle 1-3 domain is a recently found angiogenesis inhibitor with anti-angiogenesis and anti-tumor activity. The kringle 1-3 gene was amplified by PCR technique using angiostatin gene as template. After DNA sequencing, the PCR product was cloned into pPIC9K resulting in recombinant plasmid pPIC9K13 which was then transformed into Pichia pastoris GS115.