Chinese medicinal formula Fu Xin decoction against chronic heart failure by inhibiting the NLRP3/caspase-1/GSDMD pyroptotic pathway.

Background: Various heart diseases ultimately lead to chronic heart failure (CHF). In CHF, the inflammatory response is associated with pyroptosis, which is mediated by the NOD-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome. Fu Xin decoction (FXD) is commonly used in clinical practice to treat CHF and improve inflammatory conditions.

Evolution of m6A-related genes in insects and the function of METTL3 in silkworm embryonic development.

N6-methyladenosine (m6A) plays a key role in many biological processes. However, the function and evolutionary relationship of m6A-related genes in insects remain largely unknown. Here we analysed the phylogeny of m6A-related genes among 207 insect species and found that m6A-related genes are evolutionarily conserved in insects.

Imaginal disc growth factor is involved in melanin synthesis and energy metabolism in Bombyx mori.

The imaginal disc growth factor (IDGF), belonging to the glycoside hydrolase 18 family, plays an important role in various physiological processes in insects. However, the detail physiological function of IDGF is still unclear. In this study, transcriptome analysis was performed on the fatbody isolated from staged control and BmIDGF mutant silkworm larvae.

Study on the Mechanism of Bu-Shen-He-Mai Granules in Improving Renal Damage of Ageing Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats by Regulating Th17 Cell/Tregs Balance.

Methods: Blood pressure and urine biochemical indices were recorded. Renal blood flow was evaluated by renal ultrasonography. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and HE staining were used to assess kidney and spleen morphology.

Genome-wide identification and comparative analysis of lipocalin families in Lepidoptera with an emphasis on Bombyx mori.

Lipocalins exhibit functional diversity, including roles in retinol transport, invertebrate cryptic coloration, and stress response. However, genome-wide identification and characterization of lipocalin in the insect lineage have not been thoroughly explored. Here, we found that a lineage-specific expansion of the lipocalin genes in Lepidoptera occurred in large part due to tandem duplication events and several lipocalin genes involving insect coloration were expanded more via tandem duplication in butterflies.

Cangxitongbi capsules protect the articular cartilage in the rat knee through the long non-coding RNA HOTAIR/p38MAPK pathway.

Background: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a leading cause of chronic pain and disability, and as such, it poses a significant economic burden. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), as well as complementary and alternative medicine, can offer safe and effective treatments for KOA. Cangxitongbi (CXTB) capsule is a Chinese patented medicine for KOA treatment and has a remarkable curative effect.

Comparison of the antihypertensive efficacy of morning and bedtime dosing on reducing morning blood pressure surge: A protocol for systemic review and meta-analysis.

Background: It is well known that morning blood pressure surge increases the risk of myocardial events in the first several hours post-awakening. This meta-analysis was performed to compare the antihypertensive efficacy of morning and bedtime dosing on decreasing morning blood pressure surge.

Methods: Articles in 4 databases about clinical trials of ingestion time of antihypertensive drugs were searched and performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the different effects on morning blood pressure and absolute blood pressure (BP) reduction from baseline of between bedtime administration (experimental group) and morning awaking administration (control group).

Cangxitongbi capsule protects articular cartilage of the knee in rats by regulating ADAMTS-5.

Background: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a disease with a high incidence in elderly patients and traditional Chinese medicine has a significant effect on the treatment of KOA. Cangxitongbi capsule (CXTB) is a traditional Chinese medicine for KOA treatment and has a remarkable curative effect. The purpose of this article is to investigate the mechanism of CXTB in protecting joint cartilage on KOA rats.

Imaginal disc growth factor maintains cuticle structure and controls melanization in the spot pattern formation of Bombyx mori.

The complex stripes and patterns of insects play key roles in behavior and ecology. However, the fine-scale regulation mechanisms underlying pigment formation and morphological divergence remain largely unelucidated. Here we demonstrated that imaginal disc growth factor (IDGF) maintains cuticle structure and controls melanization in spot pattern formation of Bombyx mori.

Identification of a juvenile hormone esterase binding protein gene and its developmental and hormone regulation in the silkworm, Bombyx mori.

The regulation of the juvenile hormone (JH) titer is critical for insect development. Consequently, both regulators of JH such as juvenile hormone esterase (JHE; EC 3.1.

Smt3 is required for the immune response of silkworm, Bombyx mori.

SUMO works in a similar way as ubiquitin to alter the biological properties of a target protein by conjugation. The homologous gene of SUMO named BmSmt3 was identified for the first time in silkworm. The expression of BmSmt3 was enhanced in the fat body of silkworm after immune challenge.

Identification and functional characterization of the Rad23 gene of the silkworm, Bombyx mori.

Rad23 is an NER (nucleotide excision repair) protein and it plays an important role in the UPP (ubiquitin-proteasome pathway). In the present study, BmRad23 (a homologous gene of Rad23 from Bombyx mori) was cloned and designated as BmRad23. The ORF (open reading frame) of the BmRad23 cDNA encoded deduced 324 amino acids with a calculated molecular mass of 36.

[The discovery and genetic analysis of dwarf mutation 99CDAM in Brassica napus L].

The plant height of rapeseed varieties has increased more than 20 cm due to wide application of heterosis, which leads to high risk of lodging at late stages of rapeseed development. Using dwarf genes to decrease plant height is an effective approach to resolve the lodging problem. A dwarf mutation 99CDAM with plant height of about 85 cm was discovered from a Brassica napus line which had selfed for many years.