JM053 alleviates osteoporosis in rats by increasing the content of soy isoflavone aglycones in fermented soymilk.

JM053 has a significant ability to convert soy isoflavones and can be used as a fermentation strain to ferment soymilk, thereby increasing the content of free aglycones in soymilk and thus providing an effective method to alleviate osteoporosis symptoms. This study aims to establish a rat model of osteoporosis induced by dexamethasone (DEX) and clarify the alleviating effect of soymilk fermented with JM053 on osteoporosis. Research has shown that fermented soymilk with JM053 can inhibit weight loss in rats caused by DEX, regulate the expression of inflammatory factors such as tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) towards normal levels, and increase levels of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and osteocalcin (OCN) to promote bone synthesis.

Quality differences in sea buckthorn (Hippophaë rhamnoides L.) berries of major varieties in China based on key components and antioxidant activity.

Sea buckthorn is rich in active ingredients, widespread, and has both medicinal and nutritional value. The present comparative study of wild and cultivated species remains insufficient, which is not conducive to their quality control. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the differences of 21 sea buckthorn samples in total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), phenolic components content, secondary metabolites, and antioxidant capacity and the fatty acid, to investigate the quality differences of different varieties.

ZIF-8 Porous Liquids with Different Sterically Hindered Solvents and Porous Guests for Catalytic Conversion of Carbon Dioxide.

Utilizing carbon dioxide (CO) as a raw material is an effective way to reduce carbon emissions, and developing catalytic systems with high catalytic activity and stability is crucial for the efficient utilization of CO. Porous liquids (PLs) with both permanent pores and fluidity have great potential in the fields of catalysis, gas sorption, and storage. Nevertheless, the catalytic performance of PLs is affected by many factors; therefore, further study is needed.

Rhizosphere microbial markers (micro-markers): A new physical examination indicator for traditional Chinese medicines.

Rhizosphere microorganisms, as one of the most important components of the soil microbiota and plant holobiont, play a key role in the medicinal plant-soil ecosystem, which are closely related to the growth, adaptability, nutrient absorption, stress tolerance and pathogen resistance of host plants. In recent years, with the wide application of molecular biology and omics technologies, the outcomes of rhizosphere microorganisms on the health, biomass production and secondary metabolite biosynthesis of medicinal plants have received extensive attention. However, whether or to what extent rhizosphere microorganisms can contribute to the construction of the quality evaluation system of Chinese medicinal materials is still elusive.

Huangqin Tea Total Flavonoids-Gut Microbiota Interactions: Based on Metabolome and Microbiome Analysis.

Huangqin tea (HQT), a Non- Tea derived from the aerial parts of , is widely used in the north of China. The intervention effects of HQT on intestinal inflammation and tumors have been found recently, but the active ingredient and mechanism of action remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate the interactions between the potential flavonoid active components and gut microbiota through culture experiments in vitro combined with HPLC-UV, UPLC-QTOF-MS, and 16S rDNA sequencing technology.

Combating Obesity: Harnessing the Synergy of Postbiotics and Prebiotics for Enhanced Lipid Excretion and Microbiota Regulation.

Obesity is a chronic metabolic disease that can be induced by a high-fat diet (HFD) and predisposes to a variety of complications. In recent years, various bioactive substances, such as probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics, have been widely discussed because of their good anti-lipid and anti-inflammatory activities. In this paper, soybean protein isolate was used as a substrate to prepare the postbiotic.

Converting Nanoflower-like Layered Double Hydroxides into Solvent-Free Nanofluids for CO Capture.

Due to the flexibility and versatility of the layered crystal structure of layered double hydroxides (LDHs), they have shown great potential in various fields. However, LDH nanosheets (LDH-NSs) are easy to agglomerate, leading to the problem of accumulation, which hinders their further application. Accordingly, once LDHs are combined with solvent-free nanofluids (SFNs), the advantages of LDHs and SFNs could be combined to achieve an extraordinary performance.

Preparation of tough and stiff ionogels phase separation.

Ionogels have the advantages of thermal stability, non-volatility, ionic conductivity and environmental friendliness, and they can be used in the field of flexible electronics and soft robotics. However, their poor mechanical strength and complex preparation methods limit their practical application. Herein, we propose a simple strategy to improve the performance of ionogels by adjusting their phase separation behavior.

Hierarchical Yolk-Shell Porous Ionic Liquids with Lower Viscosity for Efficient CH/CH Adsorption and Separation.

Yolk-shell metal-organic framework (YS-MOF) liquids are candidate materials in large-size species with high-efficiency separation, owing to their hierarchical porosity, faster mass transfer, better compatibility, and higher solution processability than MOF liquids with micropores. Nevertheless, facile synthesis strategies of yolk-shell porous ionic liquids (YSPILs) with regulations of size and morphology are an ongoing challenge. Herein, we propose a general strategy to construct YSPILs based on Z67@PDA with tunable core sizes and morphologies.

Comprehensive comparison of different parts of , a food-medicine plant, based on untargeted metabolomics, quantitative analysis, and bioactivity analysis.

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Electrostatically Assisted Construction Modified MXene-IL-Based Nanofluids for Photothermal Conversion.

Solar energy, as renewable energy, has paid extensive attention for solar thermal utilization due to its unique characteristics such as rich resources, easy access, clean, and pollution-free. Among them, solar thermal utilization is the most extensive one. Nanofluid-based direct absorption solar collectors (DASCs), as an important alternative method, can further improve the solar thermal efficiency.

The Probiotic Combination of JY062 and JM1 Alleviates Gastrointestinal Motility Disorder via Improving Gut Microbiota.

Probiotics have received wide attention as a potential way to alleviate gastrointestinal (GI) motility disorders. Herein, we investigated the effects of JY062, JM1, and the probiotic combination at 5 × 10 CFU/mL on mice induced by loperamide and explored the possible underlying mechanisms in GI motility disorder. After two weeks of probiotic intervention, the results indicated that the probiotic combination alleviated GI motility disorder better.

Investigating the chemical profile of Rheum lhasaense and its main ingredient of piceatannol-3'-O-β-D-glucopyranoside on ameliorating cognitive impairment.

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Enhanced ultra violet resistance of epoxy nanocomposites filled with liquid-like graphene oxide/silicon dioxide nanofluid.

The ultra violet (UV) resistance of epoxy resins has been paid more and more attention, and the development of highly efficient UV resistant materials is critical. Therefore, we showed liquid-like graphene oxide (GO)/silicon dioxide (SiO)-based derivatives for UV resistance of epoxy resins. To be specific, SiO nanoparticles were deposited on the surface of GO.

Fabrication of Durable, Chemically Stable, Self-Healing Superhydrophobic Fabrics Utilizing Gellable Fluorinated Block Copolymer for Multifunctional Applications.

Limited durability and complex materials restrict the application of superhydrophobic fabrics in daily life. In this work, gellable fluorinated block copolymer poly(dodecafluoroheptyl methacrylate)--poly(3-(triethoxysilyl)propyl methacrylate) (PDFMA--PTEPM) was used to fabricate adhesive-free superhydrophobic poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) fabrics via a simple dip-coating technology and sol-gel reaction. The growth of silica nanoparticles builds up a rough hierarchical structure and provides sol-gel reaction sites of PTEPM segments.

Core-Shell ZIF67@ZIF8 Modified with Phytic Acid as an Effective Flame Retardant for Improving the Fire Safety of Epoxy Resins.

Despite many important industrial applications, epoxy resin (EP) suffers from high flammability and toxicity emission, extremely hampering their applications. To circumvent the problem, core-shell structured ZIF67@ZIF8 is successfully synthesized and further functionalized with phytic acid (PA) to obtain PA-ZIF67@ZIF8 hybrids. Then, it is used as an efficient flame retardant to reduce the fire risk of EP.

Purification of total flavonoids from flowers with resin column chromatography and evaluation of antioxidant activities .

Purification of total flavonoids from flowers (GBF) extracts were studied using six resins. Adsorption-desorption experiments indicated that polyamide resin is the most suitable resin. The optimal purification process of total flavonoids of GBF was as follows: a loading concentration of 5.

Synergistic Regulation of the Microstructure for Multifunctional Graphene Aerogels by a Dual Template Method.

The performance of graphene aerogels (GAs) is based on the microstructure. However, GAs face a challenge of simultaneously controlling the size and alignment of pores strategically. Herein, we initially proposed a simple strategy to construct GAs with an adjustable structure based on the emulsion and ice dual template methods.

Osa-miR535 targets SQUAMOSA promoter binding protein-like 4 to regulate blast disease resistance in rice.

Many rice microRNAs have been identified as fine-tuning factors in the regulation of agronomic traits and immunity. Among them, Osa-miR535 targets SQUAMOSA promoter binding protein-like 14 (OsSPL14) to positively regulate tillers but negatively regulate yield and immunity. Here, we uncovered that Osa-miR535 targets another SPL gene, OsSPL4, to suppress rice immunity against Magnaporthe oryzae.

Pressure-Induced Self-Interlocked Structures for Expanded Graphite Composite Papers Achieving Prominent EMI Shielding Effectiveness and Outstanding Thermal Conductivities.

High-performance films via layer-by-layer assembly of two-dimensional (2D) materials would provide all possibilities for the development of modern integrated electronics. However, the stacked structure between nanosheets and large-scale fabrication still remain a great challenge. Herein, FeO/expanded graphite (EG) papers are fabricated via in situ oxidation of ferrocene onto EG nanosheets, followed by a continuous roll-in process.

A review on biological recycling in agricultural waste-based biohydrogen production: Recent developments.

Hydrogen has become a research highlight by virtue of its clean energy production technology and high energy content. The technology of biohydrogen production from biological waste via fermentation has lower costs, provides environment-friendly methods regarding energy balance, and creates a pathway for sustainable utilization of massive agricultural waste. However, biohydrogen production is generally limited by lower productivity.

Evaluation of the antibacterial properties and in-vitro cell compatibilities of doped copper oxide/hydroxyapatite composites.

Mg, Zn and Ce-doped CuO/HA composites were prepared by a two-step sol-gel and hydrothermal process. SEM images showed a spherical appearance of HA and a needle-like morphology for doped CuO. XRD patterns revealed that all doped CuO/HA composites exhibited a hexagonal crystal structure of HA and a monoclinic crystal structure of CuO with no impurities.

Injectable, Intrinsically Antibacterial Conductive Hydrogels with Self-Healing and pH Stimulus Responsiveness for Epidermal Sensors and Wound Healing.

Torealize intelligent and personalized medicine, it is a huge challenge to develop a hydrogel dressing that can be used as a sensor to monitor human health in real-time while promoting wound healing. Herein, an injectable, self-healing, and conductive chitosan-based (CPT) hydrogel with pH responsiveness and intrinsic antibacterial properties was fabricated via a Schiff base linkage and a hydrogen bond. Due to the introduction of Schiff base bonds, the injectable CPT hydrogel exhibits various excellent properties, such as pH responsiveness to sol-gel transition, self-healing properties, and broad-spectrum antibacterial properties even without additional antibacterial agents.

Rice miR1432 Fine-Tunes the Balance of Yield and Blast Disease Resistance via Different Modules.

microRNAs act as fine-tuners in the regulation of plant growth and resistance against biotic and abiotic stress. Here we demonstrate that rice miR1432 fine-tunes yield and blast disease resistance via different modules. Overexpression of miR1432 leads to compromised resistance and decreased yield, whereas blocking miR1432 using a target mimic of miR1432 results in enhanced resistance and yield.