Identifying Influential Nodes in Social Networks: Exploiting Self-Voting Mechanism.

The influence maximization (IM) problem is defined as identifying a group of influential nodes in a network such that these nodes can affect as many nodes as possible. Due to its great significance in viral marketing, disease control, social recommendation, and so on, considerable efforts have been devoted to the development of methods to solve the IM problem. In the literature, VoteRank and its improved algorithms have been proposed to select influential nodes based on voting approaches.

Euendolithic Cyanobacteria and Proteobacteria Together Contribute to Trigger Bioerosion in Aquatic Environments.

Shellfish, mussels, snails, and other aquatic animals, which assimilate limestone (calcium carbonate, CaCO) to build shells and skeletons, are effective carbon sinks that help mitigate the greenhouse effect. However, bioerosion, the dissolution of calcium carbonate and the release of carbon dioxide, hinders carbon sequestration process. The bioerosion of aquatic environments remains to be elucidated.

The complete mitochondrial genomes of two Chinese endemic cave fishes, and (Cypriniformes: Cyprinidae).

and were collected from a karst cave Libo County, southwest of China. The two species can be distinguished obviously by external morphological characteristics. In this study, the complete mitochondrial genome sequences of two species were assembled, and both sequences reflected gene organization typical for mitochondrial DNA of the genus comprising of 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 transfer RNA genes (tRNAs), 2 ribosomal RNA genes (rRNAs), and a large non-coding control region.

ITRAQ Proteomic Analysis of Yellow and Black Skin in Jinbian Carp ().

Colors are important phenotypic traits for fitness under natural conditions in vertebrates. Previous studies have reported several functional genes and genetic variations of pigmentation, but the formation mechanisms of various skin coloration remained ambiguous in fish. Jinbian carp, a common carp variant, displays two colors (yellow and black) in the skin, thus, it is a good model for investigating the genetic basis of pigmentation.

Integrated proteomic and transcriptomic analysis reveals that polymorphic shell colors vary with melanin synthesis in Bellamya purificata snail.

The snail Bellamya purificata is an ecologically and economically important freshwater gastropod species. However, limited genomic resources are available for this snail. In this study, the transcriptome of mantle tissues and proteome of shells of B.

The complete mitochondrial genome of Jinbian carp (Cypriniformes: Cyprinidae).

Jinbian carp () is an endemic species in China. The complete mitochondrial genome of Jinbian carp is determined to be 16,581 bp in length and includes 13 protein-coding genes, 2 ribosomal RNA genes, 22 transfer RNA genes, and a control region. Its structural organization and gene order are equivalent to other common carp strains.

Complete mitochondrial genome of a cavefish (Cypriniformes: Cyprinidae).

In this study, we report the complete mitochondrial genome of The whole mitochondrial genome is 16,587 bp with an accession number KX778473, and consists of 13 protein-coding genes, 2 ribosomal RNAs, 22 transfer RNAs genes, and a 936 bp control region. Phylogenetic analysis shows that is close to cave-restricted and surface-dwelling The complete mitogenome of may provide useful information for studying the genetic mechanism of cavefish, and enrich the fish mitochondrial genome resource for further research.

Characterization of complete mitochondrial genome of (Cypriniformes, Balitoridae, Nemacheilidae).

is a rare cave-dwelling loach that lives in the karst cave of Rongshui and Rong'an county, Southwestern China. In this study, the complete mitochondrial genome of is sequenced using the Illumina Hiseq4000 platform with strategy, with a circular molecule of 16,569 bp in size (GenBank accession number KX778472). It contains 13 protein-coding, 2 ribosomal RNA, 22 transfer RNA genes, and a 917 bp control region.

Design and characterization of core-shell mPEG-PLGA composite microparticles for development of cell-scaffold constructs.

Appropriate scaffolds capable of providing suitable biological and structural guidance are of great importance to generate cell-scaffold constructs for cell-based tissue engineering. The aim of the present study was to develop composite microparticles with a structure to provide functionality as a combined drug delivery/scaffold system. Composite microparticles were produced by incorporating either alginate/dermatan sulfate (Alg/DS) or alginate/chitosan/dermatan sulfate (Alg/CS/DS) particles in mPEG-PLGA microparticles using coaxial ultrasonic atomization.

Delivery of dermatan sulfate from polyelectrolyte complex-containing alginate composite microspheres for tissue regeneration.

Dermatan sulfate (DS) is a glycosaminoglycan (GAG) with a great potential as a new therapeutic agent in tissue engineering. The aim of the present study was to investigate the formation of polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs) between chitosan and dermatan sulfate (CS/DS) and delivery of DS from PEC-containing alginate/chitosan/dermatan sulfate (Alg/CS/DS) microspheres for application in tissue regeneration. The CS/DS complexes were initially formed at different conditions including varying CS/DS ratio (positive/negative charge ratio), buffer, and pH.

Biodegradable nanocomposite microparticles as drug delivering injectable cell scaffolds.

Injectable cell scaffolds play a dual role in tissue engineering by supporting cellular functions and delivering bioactive molecules. The present study aimed at developing biodegradable nanocomposite microparticles with sustained drug delivery properties thus potentially being suitable for autologous stem cell therapy. Semi-crystalline poly(l-lactide/dl-lactide) (PLDL70) and poly(l-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA85) were used to prepare nanoparticles by the double emulsion method.