New Re-Os Geochronological Data from the Upper Doushantuo Formation: Age Constraint on the Shuram Excursion and Implication for the Ediacaran Fluctuated Continental Weathering.

The largest negative carbon-isotope excursion in geological history has been reported by several studies of the upper Doushantuo Formation of South China, which has been correlated to the middle Ediacaran-Shuram excursion (SE). Due to a scarcity of radiometric age constraints on the excursion in South China, however, global correlations and comparisons of this event remain a debate. Here, we present Re-Os and carbon isotope data on organic-rich sediments obtained from a drill-core sample in the Chengkou area, the northeastern margin of the Yangtze Platform, and South China.

Genome-wide characterization of Remorin gene family and their responsive expression to abiotic stresses and plant hormone in Brassica napus.

Remorin proteins could be positively related to salt and osmotic stress resistance in rapeseed. Remorins (REMs) play a crucial role in adaptations to adverse environments. However, their roles in abiotic stress and phytohormone responses in oil crops are still largely unknown.

A novel rabbit model of atherosclerotic vulnerable plaque established by cryofluid-induced endothelial injury.

Acute thrombosis secondary to atherosclerotic plaque rupture is the main cause of acute cardiac and cerebral ischemia. An animal model of unstable atherosclerotic plaques is highly important for investigating the mechanism of plaque rupture and thrombosis. However, current animal models involve complex operations, are costly, and have plaque morphologies that are different from those of humans.

Effects of probucol on contrast-induced acute kidney injury in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention.

Objective: This study was performed to explore the effects of probucol on contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CIAKI) in patients with coronary heart disease undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).

Methods: In total, 220 patients undergoing PCI were randomly assigned to either the control group (hydration from 12 hours before to 12 hours after contrast administration; n = 110) or the probucol group (hydration plus probucol 500 mg twice daily 1 day before and 3 days after the operation; n = 110). The primary endpoint was the occurrence of serum creatinine (Scr)-based CIAKI, defined as an absolute increase in Scr by 0.