A cellulosomal yeast reaction system of lignin-degrading enzymes for cellulosic ethanol fermentation.

Biofuel production from lignocellulose feedstocks is sustainable and environmentally friendly. However, the lignocellulosic pretreatment could produce fermentation inhibitors causing multiple stresses and low yield. Therefore, the engineering construction of highly resistant microorganisms is greatly significant.

Lead induced disorders of lipid metabolism and glycometabolism in the liver of developmental Japanese quails (Coturnix japonica) via inhibiting PI3K/Akt signaling pathway.

The lead (Pb) contamination is considered a lethal threat to birds. However, Pb-induced hepatotoxicology especially its impacts on metabolic processes in the liver of birds is not yet fully understood. Therefore, we tried to determine the toxicological effects of Pb exposure on hepatic carbohydrate and lipid metabolism via Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt) pathway by using an animal model- Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica).

Crystal structure of Rb[BO(OH)]·2HO.

The solvothermal reaction of HBO, sodium -butoxide, RbCO and pyridine led to a new alkaline metal borate hexa-rubidium hexa-hydroxy-dodeca-borate dihydrate, Rb[BO(OH)]·2HO. Its structure contains a large cyclic dodeca-oxoboron cluster, [BO(OH)], formed by six {BO} rings. In the crystal, O-H⋯O hydrogen bonds between the components lead to the formation of a three-dimensional supra-molecular framework.

Crystal structure of MgK[BO](OH)·0.5HO, poly[dimagnesium potassium bis(hexa-borate) hy-droxide monohydrate].

The solvothermal reaction of HBO, KCFSO, Mg(CFSO) and pyridine led to a new alkali- and alkaline-earth-metal borate, MgK[BO](OH)·0.5HO. Its structure features an intricate three-dimensional framework built from [BO] clusters, thus resulting in a six-connected achiral net with high symmetry.

Crystal structure of 4,4'-(diazenediyl)dipyridinium nitrate perchlorate.

The title compound, CHN ·NO ·ClO , was obtained unexpectedly by the reaction of Co(ClO)·6HO and cytidine-5'-monophosphate with 4,4'-azo-pyridine in an aqueous solution of nitric acid. The mol-ecular structure comprises two planar 4,4'-diazenediyldipyridinium dications lying on inversion centres and perchlorate and nitrate anions in general positions. In the crystal, N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds between dications and anions lead to the formation of [232] chains.

Expression of , a Phytoene Synthase Gene from Affects Plant Height and Photosynthetic Pigment Contents.

Phytoene synthase (PSY) is a key limiting enzyme in the carotenoid biosynthesis pathway for regulating phytoene synthesis. In this study, was isolated and identified from , an important lawn grass species. cDNA was 1230 bp in length, corresponding to 409 amino acids.

Integrated metabolic tools reveal carbon alternative in Isochrysis zhangjiangensis for fucoxanthin improvement.

This study explored the regulation of photosystem and central carbon metabolism in cell growth and fucoxanthin accumulation of Isochrysis zhangjiangensis via transcriptome analysis, targeted metabolite measurements, and flux balance analysis. High light promoted biomass accumulation but dramatically decreased fucoxanthin productivity. It suppressed the active photosystem and reduced chlorophyll content, but improved metabolic flux of Calvin-Benson-Bassham and tricarboxylic acid cycle for massive biomass accumulation.

The development of SSR markers based on RNA-sequencing and its validation between and within Carex L. species.

Background: Carex L. is one of the largest genera in the Cyperaceae family and an important vascular plant in the ecosystem. However, the genetic background of Carex is complex and the classification is not clear.