The Effect of Exogenous Melatonin on the Photosynthetic Characteristics of Under Cadmium Stress.

(), a significant ornamental plant species, is adversely affected by the severe soil heavy metal pollution resulting from rapid industrialization, particularly in terms of its growth environment. Cadmium (Cd), a representative heavy metal pollutant, poses a significant threat to plant growth and photosynthetic physiology. Despite the importance of understanding Cd stress resistance in rhododendrons, research in this area is limited.

Comprehensive analysis of LMNB2 in pan-cancer and identification of its biological role in sarcoma.

Backgrounds: Sarcoma (SARC) is a mesenchymal tumor which often responds poorly to systemic therapy. It is therefore important to look for possible biological markers that could tell the prognosis and the progression of SARC.

Methods: A combined evaluation of the Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and genotypic tissue expression (GTEx) portal was used to analyzeLMNB2 expression level in different types of cancer.

Physiological characteristics and transcriptomic analyses of alfalfa root crown in wintering.

Background: Alfalfa, scientifically identified as , is repeatedly referred to as the "king of forages". Because of its tight relationship to winter hardiness, the alfalfa's root crown plays a significant role as a storage organ over the winter. At present, it is still unknown what molecular process makes the alfalfa root crown resistant to cold.

Two Carya Species, and , Used as Rootstocks Point to Improvements in the Heat Resistance of .

Grafting as a crucial horticultural technique has been widely used in the cultivation of (Chinese hickory), which is a unique and important economic tree in the northeast of Zhejiang Province and the south of Anhui Province. However, the existing literature lacks research on the potential impact of various rootstocks on the thermal tolerance of Chinese hickory. The objectives of this study were to evaluate heat tolerance in four distinct groups of Chinese hickory, including grafted onto and , one self-grafted group ( grafted onto ), and one non-grafted group ().

Differences in gas exchange, chlorophyll fluorescence, and modulated reflection of light at 820 nm between two rhododendron cultivars under aluminum stress conditions.

Aluminum (Al) toxicity is an important factor restricting the normal growth of plants in acidic soil. Rhododendron (Ericaceae) can grow relatively well in acidic soil. To uncover the adaptive mechanisms of photosynthesis under Al stress, the influence of Al stress on the photosynthetic activities of Al-sensitive (Baijinpao) and Al-resistant (Kangnaixin) rhododendron cultivars was examined by measuring gas exchange, chlorophyll fluorescence, and the modulated reflection of light at 820 nm.

Unveiling the Properties of Sulfhydryl Groups in a Single-Molecule Junction.

The metal-thiol interface is ubiquitous in nanotechnology and surface chemistry. It is not only used to construct nanocomposites but also plays a decisive role in the properties of these materials. When organothiol molecules bind to the gold surface, there is still controversy over whether sulfhydryl groups can form disulfide bonds and whether these disulfide bonds can remain stable on the gold surface.

[The relationship between birth weight and obstructive sleep apnea in children].

To study the relationship between children's birth weight and obstructive sleep apnea（OSA）. The sleep data and birth information of children who underwent polysomnography in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery of Henan Children's Hospital from October 2020 to July 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. The data of OSA detection rate, OSA severity, sleep structure and respiratory parameters in different birth weight groups were analyzed.

Effects of plant density on alfalfa ( L.) seed yield in western Heilongjiang areas.

Alfalfa ( L.) is known as the "king of forages". The aim of the current study is to determine the optimum planting density as the key cultivation technique for high yield of alfalfa seed.

The Exploration of Flowering Mechanisms in Cherry Plants.

Flowering cherry ( sp.) are significant spring-blooming trees. However, the short blooming period and the rarity of early and late-flowering varieties limit their use in gardens in northern China.

A Genome-Wide Analysis and Expression Profile of Heat Shock Transcription Factor (Hsf) Gene Family in .

Heat shock transcription factors are key players in a number of transcriptional regulatory pathways that function during plant growth and development. However, their mode of action in is still unclear. In this study, 22 genes were identified from genomic data of .

Pulse rate variability predicted cardiovascular disease in sleep disordered breathing: The Guangdong sleep health study.

Objectives: Pulse rate variability (PRV) predicts stroke in patients with sleep disordered breathing (SDB). However, the relationship between PRV and cardiovascular disease (CVD) was unknown in SDB.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study.

Identification of pivotal genes with prognostic evaluation value in lung adenocarcinoma by bioinformatics analysis.

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer morbidity and mortality worldwide, and over-diagnosis causes various unnecessary losses in patients' lives and health. How to more effectively screen lung cancer patients and their potential prognostic risk become the focus of our current study. By analyzing the LUAD expression profile in The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), we constructed a weighted gene co-expression network using differentially expressed genes (DEGs) to find the key modules and pivotal genes.

Alternative Splicing for Contributes to Variable Abiotic Stress Resistance in Transgenic Tobacco.

is a marsh plant in the family Compositae. It has good water and moisture resistance and ornamental properties, which makes it one of the important materials for chrysanthemum breeding and genetic improvement. The ( secondary wall enhancement factor 1) gene is associated with the thickening of the secondary walls of fiber cells in the plant ducts and the secondary xylem and plays an important role in plant stress resistance.

APAP Treatment Acceptance Rate and Cost-Effectiveness of Telemedicine in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Purpose: This study evaluated the treatment acceptance rate and cost-effectiveness of the telemedicine model in clinical practice for adult patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Patients And Methods: Patients admitted to the sleep center for snoring were randomly divided into telemedicine and control groups. Patients diagnosed with moderate-to-severe OSA using the Home Sleep Apnea Test (HSAT) were voluntarily treated with auto-adjusted positive airway pressure (APAP) therapy.

Caveolin-1 Promotes the Imbalance of Th17/Treg in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Regulating Hsp70 Expression.

Objective: To investigate whether the expression of Hsp70 is associated with Cav-1 in promoting the imbalance of Th17/Treg cells in COPD.

Methods: The plasma Cav-1, Hsp70 expression were quantified by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The frequencies of circulating Th17, Treg cells and Th17/Treg ratio were determined by flow cytometry.

The study of the characteristics of the secondary flowering of 'Autumnalis'.

The short flowering period of ornamental cherry trees is the main factor limiting their use in gardens. Determining the secondary flowering characteristics of ornamental cherry trees is required to prolong their flowering period. In this experiment, 'Autumnalis' was used as the experimental material.

Classification of Ultrafine Particles Using a Novel 3D-Printed Hydrocyclone with an Arc Inlet: Experiment and CFD Modeling.

Ultrafine particle classification can be realized using hydrocyclones with novel structures to overcome the limitations of conventional hydrocyclones with tangential inlets or cone structures. Herein, the hydrocyclones with different inlet structures and cone angles were investigated for classifying ultrafine particles. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations were performed using the Eulerian-Eulerian method, and ultrafine MnO powder was used as a case study.

Land use differentially affects fungal communities and network complexity in northeast China.

Background: The soil fungal community is one of the most important drivers of the soil nutrient cycling that sustains plant growth. However, little research has been done on the effects of different land uses on soil fungal communities in northeast China.

Methods: In this study, we conducted a field experiment to investigate the effects of continuous cropping of grass, maize, and alfalfa on their respective fungal communities and co-occurrence networks.

Screening for obstructive sleep apnea before coronary angiography.

Introduction: The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in patients with suspected coronary heart disease (CHD) is yet to be clarified. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of OSA before coronary angiography (CAG).

Methods: We retrospectively evaluated patients with suspected CHD admitted to the Department of Geriatric Cardiology of our hospital between July 2019 and July 2021.

Comprehensive Genomic Survey, Structural Classification, and Expression Analysis of WRKY Transcription Factor Family in Rhododendron simsii.

(1) is one of the top ten traditional flowers in China, with both high ornamental and economic values. However, with the change of the environment, suffers from various biological stresses. The WRKY transcription factor is a member of the most crucial transcription factor families, which plays an essential regulatory role in a variety of physiological processes and developmental stresses.

Distinct phenotypic clusters of sleep-disordered breathing and their association with medical care-seeking behaviour and sleep habits: the Guangdong Sleep Health Study.

Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is highly prevalent, but its rates of diagnosis and treatment are low. As a heterogeneous condition, it is associated with delayed diagnosis and/or suboptimal treatment. We aimed to determine distinct SDB clusters and examine their association with medical care-seeking behaviour and sleep habits in a community-dwelling population in South China.