Neutral mononuclear indium(III) photosensitizers for CO photoreduction.

Herein, neutral mononuclear indium(III) complexes (In-1-In-3) containing 2,6-di(1-pyrrol-2-yl)pyridine and substituted dipyridylpyrrole pincer ligand were employed as photosensitizers (PS) in photocatalytic CO reduction. In-2 exhibits good photo-activity and selectivity, which is superior to the classic PS Ru(bpy). The amount of CO generation is 28.

ProPan: a comprehensive database for profiling prokaryotic pan-genome dynamics.

Compared with conventional comparative genomics, the recent studies in pan-genomics have provided further insights into species genomic dynamics, taxonomy and identification, pathogenicity and environmental adaptation. To better understand genome characteristics of species of interest and to fully excavate key metabolic and resistant genes and their conservations and variations, here we present ProPan (https://ngdc.cncb.

TSomVar: a tumor-only somatic and germline variant identification method with random forest.

Somatic variants act as critical players during cancer occurrence and development. Thus, an accurate and robust method to identify them is the foundation of cutting-edge cancer genome research. However, due to low accessibility and high individual-/sample-specificity of the somatic variants in tumor samples, the detection is, to date, still crammed with challenges, particularly when lacking paired normal samples as control.

Single molecule magnet behavior and luminescence of {Ln} and {LnZn} complexes.

A series of tetranuclear coordination clusters [LnL(HL)(μ-OH)(NO)](NO) [Ln = Dy (1·3CHCN·5HO), Gd (2·4CHCN·5HO), HL = 6,6'-dimethoxy-2,2'-[2,2-dimethylpropane-1,3-diylbis-(nitrilomethylidyne)] diphenol] and dinuclear complexes [LnZnL(NO)(HO)]·2CHCN [Ln = Dy (3), Er (4), Yb (5), Lu (6)] were prepared and characterized. Static magnetic measurements revealed the presence of ferromagnetic interactions between the Dy(III) ions and weak antiferromagnetic couplings between the Gd(III) ions in 1 and 2. Dynamic magnetic studies showed that complexes 1 and 3 exhibit slow magnetic relaxation under a zero static field as expected for single molecule magnet (SMM) behavior, whereas complex 4 is a field-induced SMM.

CancerSCEM: a database of single-cell expression map across various human cancers.

With the proliferating studies of human cancers by single-cell RNA sequencing technique (scRNA-seq), cellular heterogeneity, immune landscape and pathogenesis within diverse cancers have been uncovered successively. The exponential explosion of massive cancer scRNA-seq datasets in the past decade are calling for a burning demand to be integrated and processed for essential investigations in tumor microenvironment of various cancer types. To fill this gap, we developed a database of Cancer Single-cell Expression Map (CancerSCEM, https://ngdc.

Antimicrobial resistance profiling and molecular typing of ruminant-borne isolates of Clostridium perfringens from Xinjiang, China.

Objectives: Clostridium perfringens (C. perfringens) can cause intestinal diseases in livestock and humans, which seriously threatens the healthy development of animal husbandry and human food safety. Here, the characteristics of antimicrobial resistance and molecular typing of ruminant-borne strains of C.

Influence of the Different Types of Auxiliary Noncarboxylate Organic Ligands on the Topologies and Magnetic Relaxation Behavior of Zn-Dy Heterometallic Single Molecule Magnets.

In this work, we first synthesized a Zn-Dy complex, [ZnDy(L)(tea)(CHOH)]·6CHOH·8HO (HL = -3-methoxysalicylidene-2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine, teaH = triethanolamine, ), by employing HL, anhydrous ZnCl, and Dy(NO)·5HO reacting with auxiliary ligand teaH in the mixture of CHOH and DMF. When teaH and the solvent CHOH in the reaction system of were replaced by the auxiliary ligand 2,6-pyridinedimethanol (pdmH) and the solvent MeCN, another Zn-Dy complex, [ZnDy(L)(pdm)(pdmH)]·10CHCN·5HO (), was obtained. For , its crystal structure can be viewed as a dimer of two ZnDy units.

Occurrence of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Camels in the Tianshan Mountains Pastoral Area in China.

Introduction: Gastrointestinal parasites are some of the most common pathogens which are seriously harmful to the camel's health. The infection status of gastrointestinal parasites in camels () in the Tianshan Mountains pastoral area in China is still unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate the species and infection intensity of gastrointestinal tract parasites in local camels.

Molecular detection and genetic variability of in pet dogs in Xinjiang, China.

Background And Aim: As a tick-borne zoonotic pathogen, has already posed a threat to public health and safety. This study aimed to clarify the prevalence and molecular characteristics of in pet dogs in Xinjiang, China.

Materials And Methods: A total of 297 blood samples of pet dogs and 709 skin ticks () were subjected to molecular detection using PCR for 16S gene, and then, positive samples were amplified, sequenced, and phylogenetically analyzed for gene.

Molecular Detection and Genetic Diversity of Type 3 in Commercial Pig Farms in Xinjiang Province, China.

Introduction: type 3 (PCV3) is a newly discovered . The molecular characteristics and genetic evolution of PCV3 in Xinjiang province, China still being unclear, the aim of the study was their elucidation.

Material And Methods: A total of 393 clinical samples were collected from pigs on commercial farms in nine different regions of Xinjiang and phylogenetic analysis based on full-length genes was performed.

Characteristic profiles of biofilm, enterotoxins and virulence of isolates from dairy cows in Xinjiang Province, China.

As an important zoonotic pathogen, has led to serious mastitis and endometritis in infected dairy cows. In this study, a total of 164 strains of were isolated from dairy cows in Xinjiang Province, China, and subjected to assays to determine drug susceptibility and biofilm (BF) formation ability. Enterotoxin-related genes were detected, and the transcription levels of genes related to BF formation were determined by using reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction.

PADS Arsenal: a database of prokaryotic defense systems related genes.

Defense systems are vital weapons for prokaryotes to resist heterologous DNA and survive from the constant invasion of viruses, and they are widely used in biochemistry investigation and antimicrobial drug research. So far, numerous types of defense systems have been discovered, but there is no comprehensive defense systems database to organize prokaryotic defense gene datasets. To fill this gap, we unveil the prokaryotic antiviral defense system (PADS) Arsenal (https://bigd.

Regulation of magnetic relaxation behavior by replacing 3d transition metal ions in [MDy] complexes containing two different organic chelating ligands.

Four tetranuclear 3d-4f complexes, namely [FeLn(L)(teaH)(Cl)](NO)·4CHCN (HL = N1,N3-bis(3-methoxysalicylidene)diethylenetriamine, teaH = triethanolamine, Ln = Dy for 1 and Ln = Gd for 1') and [CoLn(L)(pdm)(CHCOO)(CHOH)](NO)·xCHOH·yHO (pdmH = 2,6-pyridinedimethanol, Ln = Dy, x = 5 and y = 2.5 for 2 and Ln = Gd, x = 6 and y = 1.5 for 2'), have been reported.

Draft Genome Assembly of the False Spider Mite .

The false spider mite Brevipalpus yothersi infests a broad host plant range and has become one of the most economically important species within the genus . This phytophagous mite inflicts damage by both feeding on plants and transmitting plant viruses. Here, we report the first draft genome sequence of the false spider mite, which is also the first plant virus mite vector to be sequenced.

Single molecule magnet behaviors of ZnLn (Ln = Dy, Tb) complexes with multidentate organic ligands formed by absorption of CO in air through in situ reactions.

In this work, we report the syntheses, crystal structures and magnetic properties of three novel Zn-Ln mixed metal complexes, namely [Zn4Dy2(L1)2(L2)2(N3)2]Cl2·2H2O (1), [Zn4Tb2(L1)2(L2)2(Cl)2][ZnN3Cl3]·2H2O (2), and [Zn4Gd2(L1)2(L2)2(Cl)2][ZnN3Cl3]·2H2O (3), in which L12- and L23- were formed from the ligand L [L = N1,N3-bis(3-methoxysalicylidene)diethylenetriamine] through in situ reactions. Interestingly, carbon dioxide in air was absorbed in the process of forming carbamate ligand L23-; this can be ascribed to the insertion of CO2 into M-N amide bonds. Moreover, 1 and 2 represent the first series of 3d-4f SMMs containing carbamate ligands by fixation of CO2 in air.

Antimicrobial resistance, virulence gene profile and molecular typing of Staphylococcus aureus isolates from dairy cows in Xinjiang Province, northwest China.

Objectives: Staphylococcus aureus (SA) is a major pathogen causing dairy cow mastitis and endometritis. Recently, animal-derived SA strains pose a serious public-health threat. However, little is known about antimicrobial resistance and virulence factors of SA isolated from dairy cows in Xinjiang, China.

Amino-nitramino functionalized triazolotriazines: a good balance between high energy and low sensitivity.

Using a simple and efficient approach, a series of fused triazolo-triazine compounds, namely, 2,5-dinitramide-7-amino-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazine (2) and its energetic salts (4-9, 11-13), were prepared by nitration of 2,5,7-triamine [1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazine (1) with 100% nitric acid, followed by reacting with the corresponding bases. All new compounds were comprehensively characterized. Structures of 2 and 4 were further confirmed by single crystal X-ray diffraction.

Bandgap engineering of a lead-free defect perovskite CsBiI through trivalent doping of Ru.

Inorganic defect halide compounds such as CsBiI have been regarded as promising alternatives to overcome the instability and toxicity issues of conventional perovskite solar cells. However, their wide indirect bandgaps and deep defect states severely limit their photoelectronic conversion efficiency when implemented in devices. Trivalent cation substitution has been proposed by previous calculations allowing the engineering of their band structures, but experimental evidences are still lacking.

Melatonin: A Multifunctional Factor in Plants.

Melatonin (-acetyl-5-methoxy-tryptamine) is a universal molecule that is present in animals and plants. It has been detected in different kinds of plants and organs in different levels. Melatonin in plants shares the same initial biosynthesis compound with auxin, and therefore functions as indole-3-acetic acid like hormones.

An Isolable Diboron-Centered Diradical with a Triplet Ground State.

Two new diboranes, 2,6-bis(BMes )mesitylene (1) and 3,3'-bis(BMes )bimesitylene (3), were synthesized. Two-electron reduction of 1 with elemental potassium afforded the C-H activation product [(18-c-6)K(THF) ] ⋅2 bearing a BC four-membered ring as colorless crystals, whereas the reduction of 3 with potassium led to the isolation of [(18-c-6)K(THF) ] ⋅3 as dark blue crystals. Both reduction products were characterized by structural and spectroscopic methods.

Elusive Antimony-Centered Radical Cations: Isolation, Characterization, Crystal Structures, and Reactivity Studies.

One-electron oxidation of the stibines Aryl Sb (1, Aryl=2,6- Pr -4-OMe-C H ; 2, Aryl=2,4,6- Pr -C H ) with AgSbF and NaBAryl (Aryl =3,5-(CF ) C H ) afforded the first structurally characterized examples of antimony-centered radical cations 1 [BAryl ] and 2 [BAryl ] . Their molecular and electronic structures were investigated by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy (EPR) and UV/Vis absorption spectroscopy, in conjunction with theoretical calculations. Moreover, their reactivity was investigated.

Thermally controlling the singlet-triplet energy gap of a diradical in the solid state.

Diradicals, molecules with two unpaired electrons, are reactive intermediates that play an important role in many fields. Their defining feature is the energy difference between their singlet and triplet states, which provides direct information on the extent of their electron exchange interactions. Such knowledge is essential for understanding their diradical character, which is controllable internally by modification of the electronic and steric properties of the substituents.

Magnetic Bistability in a Discrete Organic Radical.

Molecular assembly with magnetic bistability has been of considerable interest for application as electronic devices. In contrast to transition-metal complexes, magnetic bistability so far observed in organic radical crystals is mainly caused by intermolecular electron-exchange interaction. We now report that the magnetic bistability in an organic radical can also be caused by intramolecular electron-exchange interaction.