Phospholipase PlcH is involved in the secretion of cell wall glycoproteins and contributes to the host immune response of .

Glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI) anchoring is one of the conserved posttranslational modifications in eukaryotes that attach proteins to the plasma membrane. In fungi, in addition to plasma membrane GPI-anchored proteins (GPI-APs), some GPI-APs are specifically released from the cell membrane, secreted into the cell wall, and covalently linked to cell wall glucans as GPI-anchored cell wall proteins (GPI-CWPs). However, it remains unclear how fungal cells specifically release GPI-CWPs from their membranes.

Phylogenetic and taxonomic studies of six recently-described species (Caryophyllaceae) from China, with an additional new species, , from Sichuan.

The phylogenetic studies of the tribe Alsineae (Caryophyllaceae) have revealed a clearer boundary between the genus and related genera, primarily relying on the morphological characteristics of style 3, stamens 10 and petals deeply bifid. However, the newly-published species in China, which have 5 styles or ten or more lobes per petal, challenge this boundary and necessitate further studies. In this paper, we reviewed six newly-published Chinese species of , utilising both molecular phylogenetic evidence from nuclear ribosomal internal transcribed spacer (ITS) and four plastid regions (, , , ) and morphological evidence.

Dual back interface engineering optimized charge carrier dynamics in Sb(S,Se) photocathodes for efficient solar hydrogen production.

Antimony sulfoselenide (Sb(S,Se)) is a promising sunlight absorber material for solar energy conversion in photovoltaic (PV) cells and photoelectrochemical (PEC) photoelectrodes due to its excellent photoelectric properties. However, the obtained thin-film and back contact properties significantly influence the PEC performance of photocathodes, causing severe bulk recombination, carrier transport loss, and deteriorating half-cell solar-to-hydrogen (HC-STH) efficiency. This study introduces an intriguing dual back interface engineering strategy for Sb(S,Se) photocathodes by incorporating an intermediate MoO layer and a secondary carrier transport channel of Au to strengthen charge carrier dynamics.

 sp. nov. (Bacillariophyta), a new marine monoraphid diatom species from the coast of Guangxi, China.

A new marine monoraphid diatom species, , is described from the coast of Guangxi, China. The detailed morphology of this epipsammic diatom is studied by using both light and scanning electron microscopy. differs from congeners by a combination of morphological features including capitate apices, multiseriate striae, a small central area on the raphe valve and an oblong sinus on the rapheless valve.

JCVI: A versatile toolkit for comparative genomics analysis.

The life cycle of genome builds spans interlocking pillars of assembly, annotation, and comparative genomics to drive biological insights. While tools exist to address each pillar separately, there is a growing need for tools to integrate different pillars of a genome project holistically. For example, comparative approaches can provide quality control of assembly or annotation; genome assembly, in turn, can help to identify artifacts that may complicate the interpretation of genome comparisons.

An updated review of the genus Loew, 1850 (Diptera, Limoniidae) from Yunnan, China with a description of a new species.

Seven species of the genus Loew, 1850 have been recorded from China, of which three are known to occur in Yunnan Province. Herein, all known species from Yunnan, China are reviewed with more detailed descriptions and illustrations of the male hypopygium. A species of Toxorhina belonging to the subgenus Ceratocheilus Wesché, 1910 from Yunnan, T.

A chemical coating strategy for assembling a boron-doped diamond anode towards electrocatalytic degradation of late landfill leachate.

The high efficiency electrocatalytic degradation of late landfill leachate is still not an easy task due to the complexity and variability of organic pollutants. A chemical coating strategy for assembling a boron-doped diamond anode (BDD) towards electrocatalytic degradation of late landfill leachate was adopted and studied. The results shows the high removal rates of organic carbon (TOC) and ammonia nitrogen (NH-N) after electrochemical oxidation for 5 h can reach 99% and 100%.

Synergetic enhancement of CsPbI nanorod-based high-performance photodetectors PbSe quantum dot interface engineering.

The advancement of optoelectronic applications relies heavily on the development of high-performance photodetectors that are self-driven and capable of detecting a wide range of wavelengths. CsPbI nanorods (NRs), known for their outstanding optical and electrical properties, offer direct bandgap characteristics, high absorption coefficients, and long carrier diffusion lengths. However, challenges such as stability and limited photoluminescence quantum yield have impeded their widespread application.

Insertion sequence transposition activates antimycobacteriophage immunity through an -silenced lipid metabolism gene island.

Insertion sequences (ISs) exist widely in bacterial genomes, but their roles in the evolution of bacterial antiphage defense remain to be clarified. Here, we report that, under the pressure of phage infection, the IS transposition of into the gene can occur at high frequencies, which endows the mutant mycobacterium with a broad-spectrum antiphage ability. Lsr2 functions as a negative regulator and directly silences expression of a gene island composed of 11 lipid metabolism-related genes.

Remote sensing monitoring and potential distribution analysis of in coastal zone of Guangxi.

In recent years, the continuous expansion of () has caused serious damage to coastal wetland ecosystem. Mapping the coverage of by remote sensing and analyzing its growth pattern pose great importance in controlling the expansion and maintaining the biodiversity of coastal wetlands in Guangxi. This study aimed to use harmonic regression to fit time series data of vegetation indices based on Landsat images, and the phenological features were extracted as the input of random forest model to distinguish in coastal zone of Guangxi from 2009 to 2020.

Construction of a pillar[5]arene-based supramolecular chiral polymer linked to aminophosphine salt for chiral recognition of enantiomers of mandelic acid.

In recent years, supramolecular chirality has been greatly developed in asymmetric synthesis, chiral sensing and other research fields, but its application in molecular chiral recognition has not been extensively studied. In this paper, -Boc-tyrosine methoxyester and phosphorus chloride salts were introduced into the framework of pillar[n]arene, and a pillar[5]arene-based supramolecular chiral polymer -TPP-P was constructed. The supramolecular polymer had stable supramolecular chiral properties and could be used as a chiral solvation reagent for chiral recognition of mandelic acid MA.

Accelerating carrier separation to boost the photocatalytic CO reduction performance of ternary heterojunction Ag-TiCT/ZnO catalysts.

Developing low-cost and efficient photocatalyst/co-catalyst systems that promote CO reduction remains a challenge. In this work, Ag-TiCT composites were made using a self-reduction technique, and unique Ag-TiCT/ZnO ternary heterojunction structure photocatalysts were created using an electrostatic self-assembly process. The photocatalyst's close-contact heterogeneous interface increases photogenerated carrier migration efficiency.

Efficient dye adsorption of mesoporous activated carbon from bamboo parenchyma cells by phosphoric acid activation.

In order to solve the environmental damage caused by the discharge of dyes as industrial wastewater, the development of efficient and sustainable adsorbents is the key, while most of the previous studies on bamboo parenchyma cells have focused on their microstructural, functional and mechanical properties, and few of the properties in adsorption have been investigated. To evaluate the role of the unique microstructure of bamboo parenchyma cells on adsorption after carbonization and activation, PC-based activated carbon (PPAC) was fabricated by the phosphoric acid activation method and tested for adsorption using methylene blue (MB). The effect of mesoporous structure on MB adsorption was investigated in detail using PPAC-30C impregnated with phosphoric acid at a concentration of 30%.

Preparation of HA-MAO coatings on β-type alloys and its corrosion resistance in high glucose environments.

Aim to provide practical clinical guidance for the treatment of implants in diabetic patients, this study investigated the corrosion mechanism of bionic coatings containing different Ca/P ratios in diabetic environments. The bionic coatings were prepared in β-titanium alloys using micro-arc oxidation (MAO) technology and evaluated for corrosion mechanism, biocompatibility, and safety by cytotoxicity, electrochemical corrosion, and coating bonding force experiments. Ca and P from the electrolyte were integrated into the coating during MAO discharge process to form hydroxyapatite.

Two new diatom species of the genus (Bacillariophyceae) from the coast of China and two new combinations for the genus.

Two new diatom species belonging to the genus are described, and These two species were compared in detail with congeners. is distinguished by its high stria density and small size. This species was found so far to be epiphytic only on the eelgrass collected from Qingdao Bay (Yellow Sea).

Flexible thermoelectric CMTs/KCl/gelatin composite for a wearable pressure and temperature sensor.

Flexible sensors have promising applications in the fields of health monitoring and artificial intelligence, which have attracted much attention from researchers. However, the design and manufacture of sensors with multiple sensing functions (like simultaneously having both temperature and pressure sensing capabilities) still present a significant challenge. Here, an ionic thermoelectric sensor for synchronous temperature and pressure sensing was developed on the basis of a carbon microtubes (CMTs)/potassium chloride (KCl)/gelatin composite consisting of gelatin as the polymer matrix, CMTs as the conductive material and KCl as the ion source.

Adsorption of cationic/anionic dyes and endocrine disruptors by yeast/cyclodextrin polymer composites.

Factory and natural wastewaters contain a wide range of organic pollutants. Therefore, multifunctional adsorbents must be developed that can purify wastewater. Phytic acid-cross-linked Baker's yeast cyclodextrin polymer composites (IBY-PA-CDP) were prepared using a one-pot method.

Species richness, extent and potential threats to mangroves of Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape, Philippines.

Mangroves form one of the most vital tropical ecosystems that support many species and surrounding communities. The Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape (SBPS) in the south of Mindanao Islands in the Philippines is home to a large number of mangrove species, which have not been fully explored. We updated the list of true mangrove species for SBPS from 10 to 24 by integrating the results of our survey and other past mangrove assessments.

Influence of organic matters on the adsorption-desorption of 1,2-dichloroethane on soil in water and model saturated aquifer.

1,2-Dichloroethane (1,2-DCA) is a typical organic chlorinated compound largely utilized in chemical manufacturing and industrial production and also a common pollutant in organically contaminated sites. The adsorption of 1,2-DCA on soil grains significantly influences its environmental fate and removal process. This study investigated the influence of fulvic acid (FA) and humic acid (HA) on the adsorption-desorption of 1,2-DCA in solid-liquid interfaces in water or constructed porous media.

Divalent manganese stimulates the removal of nitrate by anaerobic sludge.

This study investigated the effect of different concentrations of Mn on the removal of nitrate by anaerobic sludge and changes in the microbial communities through batch experiments. The results showed that the addition of Mn promoted nitrate removal by anaerobic sludge; the nitrate was completely removed within 6 d in the treatment group with >5 mM Mn. With the increase in Mn, the concentration of nitrite and nitrous oxide increased in the first 4 d and then decreased to 0 μM after 8 d of incubation.

Pollen morphology of L. (Lamiaceae) from China and its systematic implications.

Pollen morphology of 26 taxa of , as well as one species of from China, was investigated through a scanning electron microscope (SEM). Pollen grains of are monads, radiosymmetric and tricolpate, with medium or large size. The equatorial view of the pollen grains is spheroidal or subprolate and the polar view is (sub) circular or rounded triangular.

Development of a novel hypochlorite ratio probe based on coumarin and its application in living cells.

Hypochlorous acid is a reactive oxygen species that is widely present in the body and has been found to exhibit an elevated concentration in tumors. As a result, fluorescent probes for tumor detection have recently gained significant attention. In this study, we designed and synthesized a novel ratiometric fluorescent probe, LW-1, using coumarin as a scaffold, and characterized its spectral properties.