Genomic and Chemical Evidence on Biosynthesis of Taxane Diterpenoids in Alternaria Isolates from Cupressaceae.

Alternaria species (Deuteromycetes, Ascomycota) as ubiquitous fungi and prolific producers of a variety of toxic compounds are a part of microbiomes of plants, humans, and animals, mainly causing disease, allergic reactions, and toxicosis. However, some species have also been reported as endophytic microorganisms with highly bioactive metabolites. Our previous results indicate that potentially endophytic Alternaria species from Cupressaceae produce bioactive metabolites that possibly contribute to plant holobiont's health.

Facile synthesis of novel acidic modified magnetic graphene oxide and its application in the green synthesis of pyrimido[4,5-b]quinolines.

This study aimed to create an innovative acidic nano catalyst capable of producing pyrimido[4,5-b]quinolines under environmentally friendly conditions. To achieve this objective, 1,3-benzenedisulfonyl amide (BDSA) was immobilized onto the surface of magnetic graphene oxide (GO/FeO@PTRMS@BDSA@SOH), and its surface was acidified using chlorosulfonic acid. The synthesized catalyst's structure was thoroughly examined and verified through various analyses, including FTIR, EDX, elemental mapping, FESEM, XRD, TGA, and DSC.

Determining the characteristics of representative volume elements in severely deformed aluminum-matrix composite.

The accurate evaluation of the effective mechanical properties of composites mainly depends on the characteristics of representative volume elements (RVEs). This paper mainly investigates the RVE size. Additionally, the effect of volume fraction of reinforcement, the edge effect, and RVE types on the critical size are discussed.

Synthetic and theoretical study on novel N-ylidic complexes of mercury as new antibacterial agents.

The novel structure of Hg(II) complexes including the pyridinium ylide CHNCHC(O)CH-m-Br (Y) were synthesized and reported in this study. In the first step, the pyridinium salt CHNCHC(O)CH-m-Br (S) was produced by reacting 2,3'-dibromoactophenone and pyridine. then, treatment of S with KCO gave the related pyridinium ylide Y.

Cardioprotective effect of Vitamin D on cardiac hypertrophy through improvement of mitophagy and apoptosis in an experimental rat model of levothyroxine -induced hyperthyroidism.

Background: Mitochondria are known to be involved in mediating the calorigenic effects of thyroid hormones. With an abundance of these hormones, alterations in energy metabolism and cellular respiration take place, leading to the development of cardiac hypertrophy. Vitamin D has recently gained attention due to its involvement in the regulation of mitochondrial function, demonstrating promising potential in preserving the integrity and functionality of the mitochondrial network.

Efficient design and implementation of approximate FA, FS, and FA/S circuits for nanocomputing in QCA.

Recently, there has been a lot of research in Quantum Cellular Automata (QCA) technology because it promises low power consumption, low complexity, low latency, and compact space. Simultaneously, approximate arithmetic, a new paradigm in computing, streamlines the computational process and emerges as a low-power, high-performance design approach for arithmetic circuits. Furthermore, the XOR gate has been widely used in digital design and is a basic building block that can be used in many upcoming technologies.

Enhanced favipiravir drug degradation using the synergy of PbO-based anodic oxidation and Fe-MOF-based cathodic electro-Fenton.

Favipiravir (FAV) is a widely utilized antiviral drug effective against various viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and RNA viruses. This article aims to introduce a novel approach, known as Linear-Paired Electrocatalytic Degradation (LPED), as an efficient technique for the electrocatalytic degradation of emerging pollutants. LPED involves simultaneously utilizing a carbon-Felt/Co-PbO anode and a carbon-felt/Co/Fe-MOF-74 cathode, working together to degrade and mineralize FAV.

Laser-Assisted Preparation of TiO/Carbon/Ag Nanocomposite for Degradation of Organic Pollutants.

The ever-increasing expansion of chemical industries produces a variety of common pollutants, including colors, which become a global and environmental problem. Using a nanocatalyst is one of the effective ways to reduce these organic contaminants. With this in mind, a straightforward and effective method for the production of a novel nanocatalyst based on lignin-derived carbon, titanium dioxide nanoparticles, and Ag particles (TiO/C/Ag) is described.

Qualifying interfacial properties of crude oil-water system with the synergistic action of a nano Gemini ionic liquid and conventional surfactants.

Surface-active ionic liquids (SAILs) have gained much attention due to their green, stable, and efficient properties. The high costs associated with SAILs have raised concerns in their applications; however, blending with conventional surfactants like sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate (SDBS) can bring about desired outcomes. Gemini surface-active ionic liquids (GSAILs) have been recognized as more efficient surfactants.

Effect of ultrasonic pretreatment on textural properties and sensory attributes of cooked faba beans.

Drying process extends the shelf-life of fresh faba beans and makes them available all year round. Dried and cooked faba beans are used to make a variety of traditional food products. Ultrasonic pretreatment, as a modern food processing technology, can shorten the drying time of fresh legumes and improve the quality and sensory properties of products.

Conquering Limitations: Exploring the Factors that Drive Successful Agrobacterium-Mediated Genetic Transformation of Recalcitrant Plant Species.

Agrobacterium-mediated transformation is a preferred method for genetic engineering and genome editing of plants due to its numerous advantages, although not all species exhibit transformability. Genetic engineering and plant genome editing methods are technically challenging in recalcitrant crop plants. Factors affecting the poor rate of transformation in such species include host genotype, Agrobacterium genotype, type of explant, physiological condition of the explant, vector, selectable marker, inoculation method, chemical additives, antioxidative compounds, transformation-enhancing compounds, medium formulation, optimization of culture conditions, and pre-treatments.

Study of Deep Learning in Medical Education: Opportunities, Achievements and Future Challenges.

Introduction: In this era of progress, interest has developed regarding advancing deep learning (DL) in medicine. However, there has been reluctance to use deep learning, particularly among medical educators. The limitations of previous research were examined in this study, along with the extent to which DL can be used in medical education and its potential impact on educational quality.

Magnetically recoverable FeO@SiO@SBA-3@2-ATP-Cu: an improved catalyst for the synthesis of 5-substituted 1-tetrazoles.

Functionalization of FeO@SiO@SBA-3 with double-charged 3-chloropropyltrimethoxysilane (CPTMS) and 2-aminophenol, followed by mechanical mixing of the solid product with copper(i) chloride produces a new, greener and efficient FeO@SiO@SBA-3@2-ATP-Cu catalyst for the synthesis of 5-substituted 1-tetrazoles. XRD, SEM, atomic absorption, TGA, N adsorption-desorption, and VSM analyses were performed for the characterization of the FeO@SiO@SBA-3@2-ATP-Cu structure. Nitrogen adsorption-desorption analysis revealed that FeO@SiO@SBA-3@2-ATP-Cu has a surface area of 242 m g and a total pore volume of 55.

Effect of basil seed gum coating and ultrasound pretreatment on frying time, oil uptake, hardness, color indexes, and sensory properties of potato slices.

Fried food products have low oil content with improved nutritional quality, higher crispiness, and better sensory attributes. Edible coatings can decrease the excessive oil uptake in deep-fat fried food products. Furthermore, ultrasound treatment before frying process decreased oil uptake of food products.

A potential DES catalyst for the fast and green synthesis of benzochromenopyrimidines and pyranopyrimidines.

A gentisic acid based-Deep Eutectic Solvent (MTPPBr/GA-DES) was synthesized by mixing one mole of methyl triphenylphosphonium bromide (MTPPBr) and one mole of gentisic acid (GA: 2,5-dihydroxy-benzoic acid) based on the eutectic point phase diagram. Then, it was characterized by FT-IR, NMR, densitometer, and TGA/DTA techniques and used as a potent and novel catalyst for the fast and green synthesis of: (i) Five new 2(a-e) and five known 2(f-j) benzo[6,7]chromeno[2,3-d]pyrimidines and (ii) One new (3a) and eleven known 3(b-l) pyrano[2,3-d]pyrimidines, in solvent-free conditions, short reaction times, and high yields. It is important to mention that for the synthesis of 2(a-j), there is only one reference which states that the reaction times are extremely long (720-2400 min), while these times are reduced to approximately 35-50 min in our proposed strategy, indicatinging that the rate of reactions will be 20-48 times faster, which is the clear and most obvious advantage of our approach.

Different coating application methods: Zein-based edible coating containing essential oil for shelf-life enhancement of whey-less cheese.

In this research, the efficiency of brushing (Br), dipping (Di), spraying (S), and enrobing (En) methods was compared in three concentrations of 10%, 15%, and 20% of corn zein (Z) edible coating containing 0.5% of essential oil (HEO) in the shelf-life improvement of whey-less cheese during 56 days of cold storage. The results of the photography and colorimetric (L*, a*, and b* parameters) of the samples showed that the En method in 20% of Z created a uniform, brilliant, and attractive surface on the cheese pieces compared to the other groups during the storage period, and the S, Br, and Di methods were in the next categories, respectively.

Selegiline Improves Cognitive Impairment in the Rat Model of Alzheimer's Disease.

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurological disorder characterized by cognitive decline. This study was undertaken to evaluate the effects of selegiline (SEL) against AD-induced cognitive deficits and explore the possible involved mechanisms. AD was induced by unilateral intracerebroventricular (U-ICV) injection of 5 μg of amyloid beta (Aβ), and oral administration of SEL (0.

Effects of pain exacerbation on postural control in women with patellofemoral pain during single leg squat: a cross-sectional study.

Background: The center of pressure (COP) excursion parameters are recognized as risk factors for the etiology and development of patellofemoral pain (PFP). The purpose of the present study measures the effect of pain exacerbation on COP excursion, and the correlation between pain intensity and COP excursion in women with PFP during single leg squat (SLS).

Methods: Sixty patients with PFP participated in this cross-sectional study.

Navigating climate complexity and its control via hyperchaotic dynamics in a 4D Caputo fractional model.

This interdisciplinary study critically analyzes current research, establishing a profound connection between sea water, sea ice, sea temperature, and surface temperature through a 4D hyperchaotic Caputo fractional differential equation. Emphasizing the collective impact on climate, focusing on challenges from anthropogenic global warming, the study scrutinizes theoretical aspects, including existence and uniqueness. Two sliding mode controllers manage chaos in this 4D fractional system, assessed amid uncertainties and disruptions.

Electro-photocatalyst effect of N-S-doped carbon dots and covalent organic triazine framework heterostructures for boosting photocatalytic degradation of phenanthrene in water.

In the present study, we introduce a covalent organic triazine framework polymer (COTF-P) using 3,4,9,10-perylenetetracarboxylic dianhydride (PTCDA) with triazine-based amine. The resulting dark red COTF-P illustrated potential behavior as a photocatalyst under visible light. Due to the inadequate solar energy capture and ultrafast charge recombination of the resulting COTF-P, the prepared COTF-P has been decorated with CQDs (N-CQD and N-S-CQD) to build a Z-scheme CQDs/COTF-P heterojunction photocatalyst and utilizes as photocatalyst for the breakdown of phenanthrene (PHE) exposed to visible light.

Parent of origin genetic effects on milk production traits in a population of Iranian Holstein cows.

The aim was to estimate the relative contribution of imprinting effects from both paternal and maternal sides to phenotypic variation in milk production traits including 305 days milk yield (MY), average daily milk production (ADM), fat percentage (F%), protein percentage (P%), 305 days fat yield (FY), 305 days protein yield (PY), ratio of fat percentage to protein percentage (F:P) and somatic cell score (SCS) in Iranian Holstein cows. To do this, each trait was analysed with a series of four animal models, which were identical for fixed and additive genetic effects but differed for combinations of paternal and maternal imprinting effects. The log-likelihood ratio test (LRT) and Akaike's information criteria (AIC) were used to select the best model for each trait.