Development of specific molecular markers for medicinal peony () with double flower.

In China, medicinal with double flowers (DFs) does not produce seeds, yet it possesses significantly higher paeoniflorin content compared with its single-flowered counterpart. The propagation of medicinal with DFs relies solely on rhizomes. However, due to economic motivations, the rhizomes of medicinal with single flowers (SFs) are often mixed with those of medicinal with DFs.

Physiological and molecular mechanisms of carbon quantum dots alleviating Cu toxicity in Salvia miltiorrhiza bunge.

Excessive Cu is toxic to plants. Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) exhibit certain chelating properties towards heavy metals, and they also demonstrate antioxidant activities. To explore the mechanism for alleviating the Cu toxicity of Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge mediated by CQDs, CQDs that contained CC, CO, H-O, C-N and C-O functional groups with particle size less than 10 nm and that emitted blue fluorescence were prepared.

Physiological and molecular mechanisms of ZnO quantum dots mitigating cadmium stress in Salvia miltiorrhiza.

This study delved into the physiological and molecular mechanisms underlying the mitigation of cadmium (Cd) stress in the model medicinal plant Salvia miltiorrhiza through the application of ZnO quantum dots (ZnO QDs, 3.84 nm). A pot experiment was conducted, wherein S.

Effects of natural extract from medicinal herbs on broilers experimentally infected with Eimeria tenella.

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of natural extracts from nine medicinal herbs (SMA) on the growth performance, immunity, and intestinal integrity of broilers experimentally infected with Eimeria tenella. A total of 252 one-day-old broiler chicks were divided into 7 groups with 3 replicates per group and 12 broilers per cage. The groups were uninfected-untreated blank control group (BC), infected-untreated negative control group (NC), SMA treatment groups, Chinese medicine positive control group (CM), and chemical drug positive control group (CD).

Corrigendum: Evaluation of the correlation between depression and physical activity among older persons with osteoporosis: a cross-sectional study.

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ZnO quantum dots alleviate salt stress in Salvia miltiorrhiza by enhancing growth, scavenging reactive oxygen species, and modulating stress-responsive genes.

Experiments were conducted to investigate the alleviating effects of ZnO quantum dots (ZnO QDs) on salt stress in Salvia miltiorrhiza by comparing them with conventional ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO NPs). The results demonstrated that compared with salt stress alone, foliar application of ZnO QDs significantly improved the biomass as well as the total chlorophyll and carotenoids contents under salt stress. ZnO QDs reduced HO and MDA levels, decreased non-enzymatic antioxidant (ASA and GSH) content, and improved antioxidant enzyme (POD, SOD, CAT, PAL, and PPO) activity under salt stress.

Targeted Therapy of Acute Liver Injury via Cryptotanshinone-Loaded Biomimetic Nanoparticles Derived from Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Driven by Homing.

Acute liver injury (ALI) has the potential to compromise hepatic function rapidly, with severe cases posing a considerable threat to human health and wellbeing. Conventional treatments, such as the oral administration of antioxidants, can inadvertently lead to liver toxicity and other unwanted side effects. Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) can target therapeutic agents directly to inflammatory sites owing to their homing effect, and they offer a promising avenue for the treatment of ALI.

Perspectives and experiences of mothers of school-age children with asthma: a qualitative study.

Introduction And Aims: This study aimed to explore the perspectives and experiences of mothers of school-age children with asthma in care.

Methods: A phenomenological study was conducted using qualitative research methods from August 2021 to November 2021. Mothers (from Sichuan, China) of school-aged children with asthma who sought outpatient care at the pediatric asthma clinic were purposively sampled based on their occupation, education level, and duration of their child's illness.

Identification and characterization of a novel tyrosine aminotransferase gene (SmTAT3-2) promotes the biosynthesis of phenolic acids in Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge.

Rosmarinic acid (RA) and salvianolic acid B (SAB) are main phenolic acids in Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge have been widely used in the treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases due to their excellent pharmacological activity. RA is a precursor of SAB, and tyrosine transaminase (TAT, EC 2.6.

Evaluation of the correlation between depression and physical activity among older persons with osteoporosis: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Osteoporosis is a common chronic disease in older persons. Physical activity can prevent chronic diseases as well as many diseases associated with aging. Older persons often suffer from depression and other psychological problems.

Evaluation of the mental health status of community frontline medical workers after the normalized management of COVID-19 in Sichuan, China.

Background: During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, community medical workers, as the primary enforcers of community control measures, undertook many tasks with high exposure risk, resulting in severe psychological pressure, anxiety, depression and other psychological problems. Gender, type of workers, education, marital status, working years and other demographic factors were affect the mental state of medical workers. Community frontline medical workers gradually returned to normal work and life after the normalized management of COVID-19, but heavy work and high psychological pressure may continue to affect them.

Genome-Wide Analysis of the Gene Family and Expression Analysis during Anther Development in .

genes constitute a large family of transcription factors that play important roles in plant growth and development. However, our understanding of genes involved in anther development and male sterility in is still limited. In this study, 63 genes were identified from the genome of the male sterility ecotype Sichuan (_SC) unevenly distributed among eight chromosomes.

Anatomy and Comparative Transcriptome Reveal the Mechanism of Male Sterility in .

Bunge is an important traditional herb. is distributed in the Sichuan province of China (here called SC). Under natural conditions, it does not bear seeds and its sterility mechanism is still unclear.

Integrated Multiomics and Synergistic Functional Network Revealed the Mechanism in the Tolerance of Different Ecotypes of Bge. to Doxycycline Pollution.

Tetracycline pollution in soil irreversibly damages the biosafety of plants by inhibiting the mitochondrial function. Some traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) plants, such as Bunge, have a strong tolerance to mitochondrial damage. We comprehensively compared the doxycycline (DOX) tolerances of two ecotypes of in the Sichuan and Shandong provinces and found that the Sichuan ecotype had a lower yield reduction, more stable accumulation of medicinal ingredients, higher mitochondrial integrity, and a more robust antioxidant system.

Predictive value of the unplanned extubation risk assessment scale in hospitalized patients with tubes.

Background: Critical patients often had various types of tubes, unplanned extubation of any kind of tube may cause serious injury to the patient, but previous reports mainly focused on endotracheal intubation. The limitations or incorrect use of the unplanned extubation risk assessment tool may lead to improper identification of patients at a high risk of unplanned extubation and cause delay or non-implementation of unplanned extubation prevention interventions. To effectively identify and manage the risk of unplanned extubation, a comprehensive and universal unplanned extubation risk assessment tool is needed.

Identification of Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge with high and low cadmium accumulation and insight into the mechanisms of cadmium accumulation.

Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge is used as a Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) particularly its roots. No relevant reports at home and abroad have been made on the mechanism of cadmium (Cd) accumulation in S. miltiorrhiza.

Evaluation of the correlation between frailty and sleep quality among elderly patients with osteoporosis: a cross-sectional study.

Background: The incidence of osteoporosis increases with age. Frailty is a distinct characteristic seen in older osteoporosis patients. Poor sleep quality is common in elderly individuals.

Evaluation of the correlation between effort-reward imbalance and sleep quality among community health workers.

Background: A chronic state of imbalance between effort and reward can affect sleep quality. However, few studies have explored the relationship between variables in the work-related stress (the effort-reward imbalance model, ERI model) and sleep quality in community health workers in mainland China. We investigated the relationship between ERI and sleep quality in community health workers.

Evaluation of the mental health status of community healthcare workers during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has rapidly spread across China and many countries worldwide, and community healthcare workers at the front lines of disease control are under high physical and mental pressure. This study investigated the mental health status of community healthcare workers during the COVID-19 outbreak in Sichuan Province, China. This cross-sectional study, which was conducted from February 8 to 18, 2020, involved 450 healthcare workers in 18 community hospitals who had worked for more than 1 year.

Evaluation of the correlation between job stress and sleep quality in community nurses.

Chronic sleep deprivation may worsen many medical and mental health conditions, causing difficulty in the ability to function at work. Job stress may be a factor that directly correlates with the poorer sleep quality of nurses from different departments in a general hospital. However, epidemiological evaluations of sleep problems among community nurses in China are scarce, and an association between sleep problems and occupational stress has not been investigated.

Correlation analysis between depression and family fitness in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease inpatients: A cross-sectional study.

To explore the relationship between depression and family fitness in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) inpatients.COPD inpatients (280) in our hospital from Jan to June 2016 were included. Depression level and family fitness were quantified with self-rating depression scale (SDS) and Adaptability, Partnership, Growth, Affection, and Resolve (APGAR) test.

Multivisceral IgG4-related disease presenting as recurrent massive gastrointestinal bleeding: a case report and literature review.

Background: IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is a newly recognized autoimmune systemic disorder characterized by elevated levels of serum IgG4 and abundant infiltration of IgG4-positive plasmacytes in the affected organs. The liver, biliary system and pancreas are the most commonly affected organs. However, involvement of the digestive tract is very rare.

Electronic messaging intervention for management of cardiovascular risk factors in type 2 diabetes mellitus: A randomised controlled trial.

Aims And Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of an electronic messaging support service for management of cardiovascular risk factors in patients with diabetes.

Background: Microletter and short message service are widely used, but their health education benefit for people with type 2 diabetes mellitus has not been investigated.

Design: Convenience sample study with randomised group assignment.

The influence of metabolic syndrome and diabetes mellitus on the N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide level and its prognostic performance in patients with coronary artery disease.

Objectives: Our aim was to investigate whether the presence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and diabetes mellitus (DM) influenced the N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) level and its prognostic performance in coronary artery disease (CAD).

Patients And Methods: The present study enrolled a total of 1638 CAD patients. Multivariate regression analyses were carried out to relate NT-proBNP to metabolic components, nondiabetic MetS, DM, and MetS score.

Predictors and outcome of acute kidney injury after transcatheter aortic valve implantation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Aims: The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to investigate the predictors and outcome of acute kidney injury (AKI) after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).

Methods And Results: There were 35 articles recruiting 13,256 patients included in our study. Hypertension (odds ratio [OR] 1.