Strain-Induced Photocatalytic H Production over BiVO in Pure Water without Any Cocatalyst.

In this study, BiVO nanosheets (BiVO-NS) were prepared by a facile hydrothermal method. It is found that sonication-induced strain can effectively promote the H production over BiVO-NS in the presence of pure water without any cocatalysts. With the assistance of the sonication, the H production over BiVO-NS is 1.

Transcription factor NAC78 cooperates with NAC78 interacting protein 6 to confer drought tolerance in rice.

NAC (NAM, ATAF1/2, and CUC2) family transcription factors are involved in several cellular processes, including responses to drought, salinity, cold, and submergence. However, whether or how certain NAC proteins regulate drought tolerance in rice (Oryza sativa) remain unclear. In this study, we show that overexpression of OsNAC78 enhanced rice resistance to drought treatment, whereas Osnac78 mutant plants were susceptible to drought stress.

Exploring the Mechanism of Topical Application of Clematis Florida in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis through Network Pharmacology and Experimental Validation.

Clematis Florida (CF) is a folk medicinal herb in the southeast of China, which is traditionally used for treating osteoarticular diseases. However, the mechanism of its action remains unclear. The present study used network pharmacology and experimental validation to explore the mechanism of CF in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Low-Molecular-Weight Peptides Prepared from Exhibit Strong Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities.

has abundant proteins and is a potential source for the development of bioactive peptides. However, currently, the research on the bioactive components of mainly focuses on polysaccharides, and there is no relevant research on the preparation of bioactive peptides. In this article, an ultrasound-assisted extraction method was used to extract proteins from , and then, four peptides with different molecular weight ranges were prepared through protease hydrolysis and molecular classification.

The Impact of Vp-Porin, an Outer Membrane Protein, on the Biological Characteristics and Virulence of Vibrio Parahaemolyticus.

Porins are crucial proteins located in the outer membrane that directly influence antimicrobial resistance mechanisms and virulence in bacteria. In this study, a porin gene () was cloned in , and the function of Vp-Porin in biological characteristics and virulence was investigated. The results of sequence analysis showed that Vp-Porin is highly conserved in spp.

Protective properties of Ophiopogonin D in DSS-induced colitis: insights into microbiota modulation.

Background: Ulcerative colitis (UC), a chronic inflammatory gastrointestinal disorder, is becoming increasingly prevalent worldwide. Ophiopogonin D, which is derived from Ophiopogon japonicus, exhibits anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, yet its therapeutic potential in UC remains unclear.

Methods: In this study, we employed a mouse model of DSS-induced colitis to assess the impact of Ophiopogonin D on various parameters, including weight loss, bloody stools, and inflammation in the colon.

Integrative analysis of the transcriptome and proteome reveals the molecular responses of tobacco to boron deficiency.

Background: Boron (B) is an essential micronutrient for plants. Inappropriate B supply detrimentally affects the productivity of numerous crops. Understanding of the molecular responses of plants to different B supply levels would be of significance in crop improvement and cultivation practices to deal with the problem.

[Effects of Straw and Biochar Amendments on Characteristics of Soil Fungal Community and Organic Carbon Pool in Garden].

In order to elucidate the changes in the soil fungal community and soil organic carbon components of a garden after straw and biochar application, we measured the organic carbon components and soil fungal community of the 0-15 cm soil layer in a garden, which was divided into a control group, straw treatment group, and biochar treatment group. The carbon pool management index （CPMI） was also calculated. The results showed that the diversity of the soil fungal community was decreased after straw and biochar application, and the structure of dominant fungal genera was changed in each treatment.

Temporal lobe malacia as a rare cause of gelastic seizure: A case report.

Background: Gelastic seizure (GS) is a rare type of epilepsy that most commonly appears in patients with hypothalamic hamartoma. It is rarely associated with other types of brain damage. This particular type of epilepsy is relatively rare and has few links to other brain lesions.

Yishen Jiangzhuo decoction attenuates cisplatin‑induced acute kidney injury by inhibiting inflammation, oxidative stress and apoptosis through the TNF signal pathway.

The present study aimed to investigate the therapeutic effects and mechanisms of Yishen Jiangzhuo decoction (YSJZD) in a mouse model of cisplatin-induced acute kidney injury (AKI). The mice were divided into the NC, cisplatin and cisplatin + YSJZD groups. A concentration-dependent effect of YSJZD on cisplatin-induced AKI was observed and the optimal concentration for intervention was calculated.

Risk assessment of multiple pesticide residues in : Based on a 3-year monitoring survey.

The presence of pesticide residues in has raised an extensive concern. In this paper, based on a 3-year monitoring survey, the dietary exposure risks through consumption for different population subgroups were assessed using both deterministic and semi-probabilistic approaches under the best-case and the worst-case scenarios. Among the 52 targeted pesticides, 28 different compounds were identified in the concentration range of 0.

Urolithiasis Causes Osteoporosis in Asians: Genetic Evidence from Mendelian Randomization and Pathway Analysis.

Background: It is an indisputable fact that patients with urolithiasis are prone to osteoporosis (OP), but the specific mechanism of their association is unclear. Previous studies have focused on the mediation of environmental factors such as diet; however, the potential of urolithiasis itself to induce OP remains uncertain.

Methods: In this study, we used data from the Japan BioBank (6,638 urolithiasis and 7,788 OP cases) to investigate the direct causal relationship and mechanism between urolithiasis and OP, applying Mendelian randomization (MR), genetic correlation analysis, colocalization, and pathway analysis.

Functional and evolutionary comparative analysis of the DIR gene family in Nicotiana tabacum L. and Solanum tuberosum L.

Background: The dirigent (DIR) genes encode proteins that act as crucial regulators of plant lignin biosynthesis. In Solanaceae species, members of the DIR gene family are intricately related to plant growth and development, playing a key role in responding to various biotic and abiotic stresses. It will be of great application significance to analyze the DIR gene family and expression profile under various pathogen stresses in Solanaceae species.

Joint association of sedentary time and physical activity with abnormal heart rate recovery in young and middle-aged adults.

Background: Abnormal heart rate recovery (HRR), representing cardiac autonomic dysfunction, is an important predictor of cardiovascular disease. Prolonged sedentary time (ST) is associated with a slower HRR. However, it is not clear how much moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) is required to mitigate the adverse effects of sedentary behavior on HRR in young and middle-aged adults.

Rapid intracellular pH measurement based on electroporation- surface-enhanced Raman scattering.

In this study, electroporation-surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) was applied to rapidly measure intracellular pH. The generation of a sensitive SERS probe for measuring pH in the range of 6.0-8.

Corrigendum to "Fluvastatin Upregulates the Subunit of CaV1.2 Channel Expression in Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells via RhoA and ERK/p38 MAPK Pathways".

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1155/2014/237067.].

Prediction of Potential Risk for Flupyradifurone and Its Transformation Products to Hydrobionts.

Flupyradifurone (FPF) is considered the latest generation of neonicotinoid insecticides. Here, we investigated the toxicity and ecological risk of FPF and its aerobic transformation products (TPs) to aquatic species using the method of prediction. We found that FPF exhibited moderate or high toxicity to some aquatic species.

Functional Tea Extract Inhibits Cell Growth, Induces Apoptosis, and Causes G0/G1 Arrest in Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cell Line Possibly through Reduction in Telomerase Activity.

The functional tea CFT-1 has been introduced into China as a nutraceutical beverage according to the "Healthy China" national project. The effects on human hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cells remain unclear and were investigated with the functional tea extract (purity > 98%). The morphological changes in the cells were observed with microscopes.

Genome-Wide Identification, Molecular Characterization, and Expression Analysis of the HSP70 and HSP90 Gene Families in .

Heat shock proteins (HSPs) are a class of highly conserved proteins that play an important role in biological responses to various environmental stresses. The mariculture of , a burgeoning aquaculture species in China, frequently encounters stressors such as extreme temperatures, salinity variations, and elevated ammonia levels. However, systematic identification and analysis of the HSP70 and HSP90 gene families in remain unexplored.

Characterisation and Expression Analysis of LdSERK1, a Somatic Embryogenesis Gene in var. .

The Lanzhou lily ( var. ) is a variant of the Sichuan lily of the lily family and is a unique Chinese 'medicinal and food' sweet lily. Somatic cell embryogenesis of has played an important role in providing technical support for germplasm conservation, bulb propagation and improvement of genetic traits.

Comparative Transcriptome Analysis of T. rubrum, T. mentagrophytes, and M. gypseum Dermatophyte Biofilms in Response to Photodynamic Therapy.

Dermatophyte biofilms frequently count for inadequate responses and resistance to standard antifungal treatments, resulting in refractory chronic onychomycosis infection. Although antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) has clinically proven to exert significant antifungal effects or even capable of eradicating dermatophyte biofilms, considerably less is known about the molecular mechanisms underlying aPDT and the potential dysregulation of signaling networks that could antagonize its action. The aim of this study is to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlining aPDT combat against dermatophyte biofilm in recalcitrant onychomycosis and to decipher the potential detoxification processes elicited by aPDT, facilitating the development of more effective photodynamic interventions.