Analysis of the molecular mechanism endogenous hormone regulating axillary bud development in Pinus yunnanensis.

Background: P. yunnanensis, a distinctive economic tree species native to Yunnan Province in China, possesses axillary buds that serve as superior material for asexual propagation. However, under natural growth conditions, the differentiation of these axillary buds is notably scarce.

Identification and Evaluation of Diploid and Tetraploid Sims.

Sims (2n = 18) is a perennial plant with high utilization values, but its spontaneous polyploidy in nature has yet to be seen. Thus, this study aims to enhance our understanding of polyploidy and provide rudimentary knowledge for breeding new cultivars. In this study, colchicine-induced tetraploid (2n = 36) was used as experimental material (T1, T2, and T3) to explore the variances between it and its diploid counterpart in morphology, physiology, and biochemical characteristics, and a comparison of their performance under cold stress was conducted.

Effects of Combined Nitrogen-Phosphorus on Biomass Accumulation, Allocation, and Allometric Growth Relationships in Seedlings after Top Pruning.

(Franch), a species endemic to southwestern China, provides significant ecological and economic benefits. The quality of afforestation can be enhanced by promoting high-quality sprout growth. This study analyzed the effects of six fertilization treatments following top pruning: T1 (N: 0 g/plant; P: 0 g/plant), T2 (N: 0 g/plant; P: 2 g/plant), T3 (N: 0 g/plant; P: 4 g/plant), T4 (N: 0.

Risk Factors and Clinical Features of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy in a Chinese Population.

Purpose: We investigated the risk factors and characteristic clinical features of peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) to lay the groundwork for early identification, screening, diagnosis, and intervention in high-risk pregnant women.

Patients And Methods: A retrospective case-control study was conducted to analyze data from 44 patients with PPCM and 226 normal pregnant women from a Chinese population.

Results: Significant differences were found between the groups in terms of various factors such as age, body mass index (BMI), heart rate, and medical history.

The Response and Evaluation of Morphology, Physiology, and Biochemistry Traits in Triploid Sims 'Mantianxing' to Drought Stress.

As one of the most influential environmental factors, drought stress greatly impacts the development and production of plants. Triploid-induced Sims 'Mantianxing' is an important new cultivar for multi-resistance variety selective breeding, which is one of the breeding essential targets. However, the performance of triploid 'Mantianxing' under drought stress is unknown.

Physiological Characteristics and Transcriptomic Responses of Lateral Branching to Different Shading Environments.

is an important component of China's economic development and forest ecosystems. The growth of seedlings experienced a slow growth phase, which led to a long seedling cultivation period. However, asexual reproduction can ensure the stable inheritance of the superior traits of the mother tree and also shorten the breeding cycle.

Association between illness perception and social alienation among maintenance hemodialysis patients: The mediating role of fear of progression.

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the mediating role of fear of progression on illness perception and social alienation among maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients.

Background: MHD is frequently accompanied by increased pain and complications such as itchy skin, chronic fatigue, and muscle spasms. Cardiovascular disease rates are also elevated among MHD patients, which can heighten their anxiety regarding prognosis and treatment discomfort.

In vitro regeneration of triploid from mature endosperm culture of Passiflora edulis "Mantianxing".

The regeneration of shoots from endosperm tissue is a highly effective method to obtain triploid plants. In this study, we elucidated the establishment of an in vitro regeneration system from endosperm culture for the production of Passiflora edulis "Mantianxing." The highest callus induction rate (83.

Pro‑angiogenic activity of salvianolate and its potential therapeutic effect against acute cerebral ischemia.

Salvianolate (Sal) is a medicinal composition that is widely used in China for the treatment of coronary heart disease and angina pectoris. The aim of the present study was to investigate the potential macrophage-mediated pro-angiogenic effects of Sal . In addition, another aim was to explore the effects of Sal in a rat model of transient middle cerebral artery occlusion (tMCAO) along with the potential mechanism by which it promotes angiogenesis.

Discovery of 4-oxo-N-phenyl-1,4-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxamide derivatives as novel anti-inflammatory agents for the treatment of acute lung injury and sepsis.

Acute lung injury (ALI) and sepsis, characterized by systemic inflammatory response syndrome, remain the major causes of death in severe patients. Inhibiting the release of proinflammatory cytokines is considered to be a promising method for the treatment of inflammation-related diseases. In this study, a total of 28 4-oxo-N-phenyl-1,4-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxamide derivatives were designed and synthesized and their anti-inflammatory activities in J774A.

Impact of multidisciplinary chronic disease collaboration management on self-management of hypertension patients: A cohort study.

To explore the effect of the interdisciplinary chronic disease management (CDM) model on patients with hypertension. In this intervention study, the subjects were divided into CDM and control groups. Blood pressure control was monitored in both groups.

A Quasi-Randomized Controlled Trial of an Integrated Healthcare Model for Patients with Coronary Heart Disease.

Background: An increasing number of coronary heart disease (CHD) patients with an aging population are demanding available and effective out-of-hospital continuous healthcare services. However, great efforts still need to be made to promote out-of-hospital healthcare services for better CHD secondary prevention. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a hospital-community-family (HCF)-based integrated healthcare model on treatment outcomes, treatment compliance, and quality of life (QoL) in CHD patients.

The complete chloroplast genome of .

Here, we report the complete chloroplast (cp) genome of . The complete chloroplast genome is 119,617 bp in length. There were 112 genes in the genome, including 73 protein-coding genes, 35 tRNA genes, and 4 rRNA genes.

Sodium tanshinone IIA sulfonate ameliorates cerebral ischemic injury through regulation of angiogenesis.

Vascular remodeling and neuroprotection are two major adaptable methods for treating ischemic stroke. Edaravone is a protective agent for the treatment of stroke and was used as a positive control in the present study. Sodium tanshinone IIA sulfonate (STS) has demonstrated therapeutic clinical effects in cerebral infarction in China, while its mechanisms of action in ischemic stroke have remained elusive.

The complete chloroplast genome of .

Here, we report the complete chloroplast genome of . The genome is 116,940 bp in size, which is comprised of a large single-copy (LSC) region of 74,075 bp, a small single-copy (SSC) region of 40,425 bp, and two short inverted repeat (IR) regions of 1,220 bp. The overall GC content of the plastome was 38.

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Systematic review and meta-analysis of psychological intervention on patients with coronary heart disease.

Background: Coronary heart disease is both a physical and mental disease, so psychological intervention can be used as part of a general cardiac rehabilitation plan. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of psychological intervention on the negative psychology of patients with coronary heart disease.

Methods: Multiple databases like PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library were used to search for the relevant studies, and full-text articles involved in the evaluation of psychological intervention versus usual care for patients with coronary heart disease.

The complete chloroplast genome of .

In this study, we reported and characterized the complete chloroplast genome sequence of . The chloroplast genome was determined to be 158,250 bp in length. It contained large single-copy (LSC) and small single-copy (SSC) regions of 84,929 bp and 12,663 bp, respectively, which were separated by a pair of 30,329 bp inverted repeat (IR) regions.

Salvianolate reduces neuronal apoptosis by suppressing OGD-induced microglial activation.

Aims: The aim of this study was to investigate the mechanism of pro-inflammatory phenotype transformation of microglia induced by oxygen-glucose deprivation (OGD), and how salvianolate regulates the polarization of microglia to exert neuroprotective effects.

Main Methods: The immunofluorescence and western blot experiments were used to verify the injury effect on neuronal cells after inflammatory polarization of microglia. Secondly, immunofluorescence staining and western blot were analyzed inflammatory phenotype of microglia and TLR4 signaling pathway after salvianolate treatment.

Genetic Variation Related to High Elevation Adaptation Revealed by Common Garden Experiments in .

Local adaptation, adaptation to specialized niches and environmental clines have been extensively reported for forest trees. Investigation of the adaptive genetic variation is crucial for forest resource management and breeding, especially in the context of global climate change. Here, we utilized a common garden experiments established at high and low elevation sites to assess the differences in growth and survival among populations and between the two common garden sites.

Neuroprotective effect of salvianolate on cerebral ischaemia-reperfusion injury in rats by inhibiting the Caspase-3 signal pathway.

Salvianolate has been widely used for the treatment of cerebrovascular diseases. However, the detailed molecular mechanism of how it alleviates cerebral ischaemia-reperfusion injury is not well understood. In the present study, we investigated the neuroprotective effects of salvianolate in acute cerebral infarction using the PC12 cell oxygen-glucose deprivation (OGD) model in vitro and the rat transient middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) model in vivo.

Mechanism of angiogenesis promotion with Shexiang Baoxin Pills by regulating function and signaling pathway of endothelial cells through macrophages.

Background And Aims: "Shexiang Baoxin Pill" (SBP), a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine, has been used to treat angina, myocardial infarction and coronary heart disease in China for thirty years. SBP has been proven to promote angiogenesis in a rat model of myocardial infarction (MI). The aim of the present study was to determine the pro-angiogenic effects and mechanism of SBP during inflammation or ischemic pathological conditions and elucidate its regulatory effects on endothelial cell function and signaling pathways mediated by macrophages.

Theoretical investigation of oxidation of NO (NO + ½ O → NO) on surfaces of nickel-doped nanocages (Ni-C and Ni-BN).

In present study, the NO oxidation on Ni-carbon nanocage and Ni-boron nitride nanocage surfaces was investigated. The Ni-C and Ni-BN catalysts can oxidize the NO molecule by Langmuir-Hinshelwood (LH) and Eley-Rideal (ER) mechanisms. In this study, the NO molecule was joined to Ni atom of the Ni-surface-O* and Ni-surface-O* to generate the intermediates with low barrier energies.

Burden of insulin injection-related needlestick injuries in mainland China-prevalence, incidence, and healthcare costs.

Objective: To estimate the prevalence and incidence of needlestick injuries associated with insulin injection among nurses working in hospitals in China and to quantify the direct healthcare costs associated with insulin injection-related needlestick injuries.

Methods: We conducted a large online survey among hospital nurses from 31 provinces, municipal cities, and autonomous regions in China from October 2016 to February 2017. The survey covered a wide range of questions, including geographical location, years of experience, insulin injection practice, number of insulin injection-related needlestick injuries in the past 12 months, interventions for needlestick injuries, and treatment costs.

Genome-wide characterization and expression analyses of the superfamily genes during developmental stages in Chinese jujube.

The MYB transcription factor (TF) superfamily, one of the largest gene superfamilies, regulates a variety of physiological processes in plants. Although many MYB superfamily genes have been identified in plants, the MYB TFs in Chinese jujube ( Mill.) have not been fully identified and characterized.