SlUPA-like, a bHLH Transcription Factor in Tomato (), Serves as the Crosstalk of GA, JA and BR.

The bHLH (basic Helix-Loop-Helix) transcription factor serves as pivotal controller in plant growth and development. In a previous study, the overexpression of in L. Ailsa Craig (AC) altered the JA (Jasmonic acid) response and endogenous GA (Gibberellic acid) content.

Construction of a nomogram for personalized prediction of lower limb lymphedema risk after cervical cancer surgery.

Objective: This study aims to construct and evaluate an individualized nomogram for predicting the risk of lower limb lymphedema after cervical cancer surgery. Healthcare professionals can utilize line chart models to predict the probability of postoperative lower limb lymphedema in different patients, allowing for the early identification of high-risk patients and facilitating early prevention and treatment.

Methods: A retrospective study was conducted among 411 cervical cancer patients treated at our hospital from May 2021 to December 2023.

TEMPERATURE AND SALINITY AFFECT DEVELOPMENT OF THE PARASITIC SEA ANEMONE EDWARDSIELLA LINEATA POTENTIALLY LIMITING ITS IMPACT AS A BIOLOGICAL CONTROL ON THE CTENOPHORE MNEMIOPSIS LEIDYI.

The lined sea anemone, Edwardsiella lineata, parasitizes the ctenophore Mnemiopsis leidyi, which is one of the most destructive marine invasive species in the world. Mnemiopsis leidyi is known to tolerate a wide range of environmental conditions. However, the environmental tolerances of its most prominent parasite have never been characterized.

Suppression of a hexokinase gene SlHXK1 in tomato affects fruit setting and seed quality.

Hexokinase is considered to be the key molecule in sugar signaling and metabolism. Here, we reported that silencing SlHXK1 resulted in a decrease in flower number, increased rate of flower dropping, abnormal thickening of the anther wall, and reduced pollen and seed viability. An anatomical analysis revealed the loss of small cells and abnormal thickening of anther walls in SlHXK1-RNAi lines.

A Modified Method for Transient Transformation via Pollen Magnetofection in Germplasm.

Lily ( spp.) is a popular ornamental plant. Traditional genetic transformation methods have low efficiency in lily, thus development of a high-efficiency genetic transformation system is important.

Astaxanthin promotes locomotor function recovery and attenuates tissue damage in rats following spinal cord injury: a systematic review and trial sequential analysis.

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a catastrophic condition with few therapeutic options. Astaxanthin (AST), a natural nutritional supplement with powerful antioxidant activities, is finding its new application in the field of SCI. Here, we performed a systematic review to assess the neurological roles of AST in rats following SCI, and assessed the potential for clinical translation.

Overexpression of SlPRE3 alters the plant morphologies in Solanum lycopersicum.

Overexpression of SlPRE3 is detrimental to the photosynthesis and alters plant morphology and root development. SlPRE3 interacts with SlAIF1/SlAIF2/SlPAR1/SlIBH1 to regulate cell expansion. Basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) transcription factors play crucial roles as regulators in plant growth and development.

Mitochondrial dynamics modulate the allergic inflammation in a murine model of allergic rhinitis.

Objective: Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common allergic disorder, afflicting thousands of human beings. Aberrant mitochondrial dynamics are important pathological elements for various immune cell dysfunctions and allergic diseases. However, the connection between mitochondrial dynamics and AR remains poorly understood.

Neuroprotective effect and possible mechanism of edaravone in rat models of spinal cord injury: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Spinal cord injury (SCI) is one of the most disabling neurological conditions, afflicting thousands of human beings. Edaravone, a well-known reactive oxygen species scavenger, is expanding its new scope in field of SCI. The objective of this systematic review is to determine the neuroprotective effects and discuss the underlying mechanism of edaravone in management of SCI.

Researching the molecular mechanisms of Taohong Siwu Decoction in the treatment of varicocele-associated male infertility using network pharmacology and molecular docking: A review.

Taohong Siwu Decoction (THSWD) was widely used for the treatment of varicocele-associated male infertility. However, the pharmacological mechanism of action is not completely clear. Therefore, network pharmacology and molecular docking were performed to explore potential mechanism of THSWD in the treatment of varicocele-associated male infertility.

Natural transmission of Hematodinium perezi in juvenile blue crabs (Callinectes sapidus) in the laboratory.

Hematodinium perezi is a dinoflagellate endoparasitic in marine crustaceans, primarily decapods. It occurs in juvenile blue crabs, Callinectes sapidus, at high prevalence levels and has severe pathogenic effects in this host. The life history outside the host has not been experimentally investigated and, until now, transmission using dinospores has not been successful.

An innovative strategy to control Microcystis growth using tea polyphenols sustained-release particles: preparation, characterization, and inhibition mechanism.

Allelochemicals have been shown to inhibit cyanobacterial blooms for several years. In view of the disadvantages of "direct-added" mode, natural and pollution-free tea polyphenolic allelochemicals with good inhibitory effect on cyanobacteria were selected to prepare sustained-release particles by microcapsule technology. Results showed that the encapsulation efficiency of tea polyphenols sustained-release particles (TPSPs) was 50.

A tomato HD-zip I transcription factor, VAHOX1, acts as a negative regulator of fruit ripening.

Homeodomain-leucine zipper (HD-Zip) transcription factors are only present in higher plants and are involved in plant development and stress responses. However, our understanding of their participation in the fruit ripening of economical plants, such as tomato (), remains largely unclear. Here, we report that , a member of the tomato HD-Zip I subfamily, was expressed in all tissues, was highly expressed in breaker+4 fruits, and could be induced by ethylene.

SlERF.J2 reduces chlorophyll accumulation and inhibits chloroplast biogenesis and development in tomato leaves.

Chlorophyll metabolism and chloroplast biogenesis in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) leaves contribute to photosynthesis; however, their molecular mechanisms are poorly understood. In this study, we found that overexpression of SlERF.J2 (ethylene transcription factor) resulted in a decrease in leaf chlorophyll content and reduced accumulation of starch and soluble sugar.

Transcription and Metabolism Pathways of Anthocyanin in Purple Shamrock ( A.St.-Hil.).

Anthocyanins are water-soluble pigments that can impart various colors to plants. Purple shamrock () possesses unique ornamental value due to its purple leaves. In this study, three anthocyanins, including malvidin 3-O-(4-O-(6-O-malonyl-glucopyranoside)-rhamnopyranosyl)-5-O-(6-O-malonyl-glucopyranoside), delphinidin-3-O-rutinoside and malvidin-3,5-di-O-glucoside, were characterized with ultra-performance liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-ESI-MS/MS) in purple shamrock.

The effect of metformin on ameliorating neurological function deficits and tissue damage in rats following spinal cord injury: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a devastating condition with few treatment options. Metformin, a classical antidiabetic and antioxidant, has extended its application to experimental SCI treatment. Here, we performed a systematic review to evaluate the neurobiological roles of metformin for treating SCI in rats, and to assess the potential for clinical translation.

Characterization of an Endophytic Antagonistic Bacterial Strain LBG-1-13 with Multiple Plant Growth-Promoting Traits, Stress Tolerance, and Its Effects on Lily Growth.

Microbial inoculants are an important tool for increasing arable land productivity and decreasing mineral fertilizer application. This study was aimed at isolating and identifying endophytic antagonistic bacteria from lily ( var. ) roots grown in Northwestern China and at evaluating their antifungal activity and plant growth-promoting characteristics.

Mechanistic insight into the inhibitory effect of artemisinin sustained-release inhibitors with different particle sizes on Microcystis aeruginosa.

Environment-friendly algaecides based on allelopathy have been widely used to control harmful algal blooms. In this research, micro and nano scale artemisinin sustained-release algal inhibitor was prepared, the optimal preparation conditions were explored, and the inhibitory mechanism of artemisinin algaecides was turned perfect. The results showed that when the particle size of artemisinin sustained-release microspheres (ASMs) was 2/10,000 of artemisinin sustained-release granules (ASGs), the inhibitory effect was more remarkable.

Efficacy and Safety of Rupatadine Fumarate Combined with Acupoint Application in Allergic Rhinitis Complicated with Diabetes.

The prevalence of allergic rhinitis has exhibited an upward trend, and diabetes is a common endocrine metabolic disorder. Treatment of allergic rhinitis complicated with diabetes has been marginally explored. This study aimed to observe the effect of rupatadine fumarate combined with acupoint application in the treatment of allergic rhinitis complicated with diabetes and its effect on serum IgE levels.

Effect of artemisinin sustained-release algaecide on the growth of and the underlying physiological mechanisms.

The aim of the study was to determine the effect of phycobiliprotein and esterase activity of cells on the effect of artemisinin slow-release algaecide. We analyzed the sustained stress of artemisinin slow-release algaecide and the associated changes in density, phycobiliprotein, and esterase activity in () and monitored changes in the physical and chemical properties of the algae during the process. The results showed that the cumulative release concentration of artemisinin sustained-release algaecide in different media was similar.

Ginseng extract and ginsenosides improve neurological function and promote antioxidant effects in rats with spinal cord injury: A meta-analysis and systematic review.

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is defined as damage to the spinal cord that temporarily or permanently changes its function. There is no definite treatment established for neurological complete injury patients. This study investigated the effect of ginseng extract and ginsenosides on neurological recovery and antioxidant efficacies in rat models following SCI and explore the appropriate dosage.

Developing an efficient DNA barcoding system to differentiate between Lilium species.

Background: Lilium is an important ornamental bulb, possesses medicinal properties, and is also edible. Species within the Lilium genus share very similar morphology and macroscopic characteristics, thus they cannot be easily and clearly distinguished from one another. To date, no efficient species-specific markers have been developed for classifying wild lily species, which poses an issue with further characterizing its medicinal properties.

The Marine Gastropod Remains Resilient to Ocean Acidification Across Two Life History Stages.

Rising atmospheric CO reduces seawater pH causing ocean acidification (OA). Understanding how resilient marine organisms respond to OA may help predict how community dynamics will shift as CO continues rising. The common slipper shell snail is a marine gastropod native to eastern North America that has been a successful invader along the western European coastline and elsewhere.

Transcriptome profiling reveals key genes in regulation of the tepal trichome development in Lilium pumilum D.C.

A number of potential genes and pathways involved in tepal trichome development were identified in a natural lily mutant by transcriptome analysis and were confirmed with trichome and trichomeless species. Trichome is a specialized structure found on the surface of the plant with an important function in survival against abiotic and biotic stress. It is also an important economic trait in crop breeding.

Effects of allelochemical artemisinin in Artemisia annua on Microcystis aeruginosa: growth, death mode, and microcystin-LR changes.

To investigate the effects of an allelochemical artemisinin extracted from Artemisia annua (A. annua) on cell growth, death mode, and microcystin-LR (MC-LR) changes of Microcystis aeruginosa (M. aeruginosa), a series of morphological and biochemical characteristics were studied.