Effectiveness of Surface Treatment on Bonding Performance of Starch-Based Aqueous Polymer Isocyanate Wood Adhesive.

The surface of a bonding material plays a key role in the bonding performance of an adhesive. Herein, we evaluated the effect of substrate surface treatment methods (sandpaper polished, chemical oxidation, and coupling agent) on the adhesive properties of starch-based aqueous polymer isocyanate (API) wood adhesive during hygrothermal aging. The birch substrate was processed with three different surface treatments, and the change of surface was analyzed by X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) methods.

DNA Double-Strand Break-Related Competitive Endogenous RNA Network of Noncoding RNA in Bovine Cumulus Cells.

(1) Background: DNA double strand breaks (DSBs) are the most serious form of DNA damage that affects oocyte maturation and the physiological state of follicles and ovaries. Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) play a crucial role in DNA damage and repair. This study aims to analyze and establish the network of ncRNAs when DSB occurs and provide new ideas for next research on the mechanism of cumulus DSB.

The various role of microRNAs in breast cancer angiogenesis, with a special focus on novel miRNA-based delivery strategies.

After skin malignancy, breast cancer is the most widely recognized cancer detected in women in the United States. Breast cancer (BCa) can happen in all kinds of people, but it's much more common in women. One in four cases of cancer and one in six deaths due to cancer are related to breast cancer.

EGCG alleviated Mn exposure-caused carp kidney damage via trpm2-NLRP3-TNF-α-JNK pathway: Oxidative stress, inflammation, and tight junction dysfunction.

Manganese (Mn), an essential trace metal element in organisms. However, with extensive use of Mn in industry and agriculture, Mn becomes a heavy metal pollutant in water. (-)-epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), an tea polyphenols, can alleviate metal toxicity.

Anti-diabetic effects of fungal Ergosta-4, 6, 8(14), 22-tetraen-3-one from Pholiota adiposa.

Objective: Pholiota adiposa is a valuable edible and medicinal fungus. In this research, Ergosta-4, 6, 8(14), 22-tetraen-3-one (ETO) was obtained from Pholiota adiposa which is the first time to study the anti-diabetic and related mechanism.

Methods: Ergosta-4, 6, 8 (14), 22-tetraen-3-one (ETO) was defined by IR and NMR.

Isolation and Identification of Novel Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus (H5N8) Subclade 2.3.4.4b from Geese in Northeastern China.

H5N8, a highly pathogenic avian influenza, has become a new zoonotic threat in recent years. As of December 28, 2021, at least 3,206 H5N8 cases had been reported in wild birds and poultry worldwide. In January 2021, a novel virus strain named A/goose/China/1/2021 was isolated during an H5N8 goose influenza outbreak in northeastern China.

Selenium mitigates the inhibitory effect of TBBPA on NETs release by regulating ROS/MAPK pathways-induced carp neutrophil apoptosis and necroptosis.

Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) is one of the most common and persistent organic pollutants found in the environment. When TBBPA is ingested by organisms through various pathways and stored in the body, it shows obvious harmful effects. Selenium (Se) works as an antioxidant in the body, allowing it to withstand the poisonous effects of dangerous substances.

Dynamic Analysis and Path Planning of a Turtle-Inspired Amphibious Spherical Robot.

A dynamic path-planning algorithm based on a general constrained optimization problem (GCOP) model and a sequential quadratic programming (SQP) method with sensor input is proposed in this paper. In an unknown underwater space, the turtle-inspired amphibious spherical robot (ASR) can realise the path-planning control movement and achieve collision avoidance. Due to the special underwater environments, thrusters and diamond parallel legs (DPLs) are installed in the lower hemisphere to realise accurate motion control.

Omnivorous Notoxus trinotatus Pic (Coleoptera: Anthicidae) is a newly recognized vector of northern leaf blight in maize.

The adaptations of omnivorous insects to food are manifested in a multifaceted manner, and the availability of food resources directly determines insect feeding tendencies, which contribute to a complex insect-food relationship and impact insect functionality in the environment. Stable isotope analysis was applied to test the feeding preference and further define the functional role of omnivorous beetles in cropland. Our results confirmed that as an omnivorous beetle, the fungivorous nature of Notoxus trinotatus accounted for a prominent proportion food selection at the adult stage, and more importantly, this dietary feature contributed to the dispersal of the northern corn leaf blight in maize (NLB) during the feeding trials.

Supplementation of graded levels of rumen-protected choline to a pelleted total mixed ration did not improve the growth and slaughter performance of fattening lambs.

Choline is an essential nutrient in ruminant diets, which contributes to the fundamental biological functions of the animal. However, choline is easily degraded in the rumen before it can be absorbed. Rumen-protected choline (RPC) supplementation might support the fast growth of ruminants.

Effect of Corn Starch Granules on Stabilizing the Foam Structure of Ultrasonically Modified Whey Isolate Protein.

In this study, the mechanism of ultrasound combined with corn starch granules (CSG) treatment improved the foam properties of whey protein isolates (WPI) and was systematically investigated. The results showed that ultrasound combined with corn starch granules treatment increased foam capacity and stability by 15.38% and 41.

Aronia melanocarpa polysaccharide ameliorates liver fibrosis through TGF-β1-mediated the activation of PI3K/AKT pathway and modulating gut microbiota.

The purpose of this experiment was to investigate the anti-hepatic fibrosis effect of Aronia melanocarpa polysaccharide (AMP) on TAA-induced liver fibrosis mice and its mechanism, as well as the changes in intestinal flora in vivo. This was established with a dose of 200 mg/kg TAA (i.p) once every three days, lasting for eight weeks.

Effect of n-6/n-3 PUFA ratio on body fat deposition, tissues fatty acid composition and key genes expression of liver lipid metabolism in silver foxes () during the winter fur-growth period.

Objective: The proportion of n-6/n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) plays an important role in regulating lipid metabolism. This study aimed to investigate the effects of dietary n-6/n-3 PUFA ratios on body fat deposition, tissues fatty acid composition, and gene expression of liver lipid metabolism of silver foxes during the winter fur growth period.

Methods: Forty-eight age-matched male silver foxes with similar body weights were randomly divided into four dietary groups for 47 days, which were fed n-6/n-3 PUFA ratio with 3, 18, 41, and 136 experimental diets, respectively.

Boron-nitrogen co-terminated diamond (110) surface for nitrogen-vacancy quantum sensors from first-principles calculations.

The nitrogen-vacancy (NV) center in diamond surface is a critical issue in quantum sensors with no sensitivity to surface terminators. We investigate the structural stabilities and electronic properties of boron (B)-N co-terminated diamond (110) surface based on first-principles calculations. The B-N co-terminated diamond (110) surfaces combined with monolayer coverage of hydrogen (H) and fluorine (F) adsorption are dynamically and thermally stable.

Development of a triple NanoPCR method for feline calicivirus, feline panleukopenia syndrome virus, and feline herpesvirus type I virus.

Background: Feline calicivirus (FCV), Feline panleukopenia virus (FPV), and Feline herpesvirus type I (FHV-1) are the three most common pathogens in cats, and also are the main pathogens leading to the death of kittens. Here, by a combination of gold nanoparticles and conventional PCR, we established a novel triple NanoPCR molecular detection method for clinical detection.

Results: The triple NanoPCR molecular detection is able to detect 2.

Antibodies in Raw Milk and Sera of Cows in China.

is a worldwide food-borne protozoa that has harmful influences on animal and human health. Raw milk containing has been considered as one of the possible infectious sources for humans. Although China is one of the world's leading milk consumers, there is still no study to investigate the seroprevalence of in raw cow milk in China; especially for cows in rural areas.

Study on the multitarget mechanism of alliin activating autophagy based on network pharmacology and molecular docking.

Due to the rapid development of bioinformatics, network pharmacology and molecular docking approaches have been successfully applied in the investigation of mechanisms of action. Here, we combined network pharmacology and molecular docking to predict the targets and reveal the molecular mechanism responsible for regulating autophagy by alliin. Based on the influence of alliin on autophagy, the targets of alliin were screened on the basis of different rules such as structural similarity by Pharmmapper, and genes associated with autophagy were collected from the GeneCards database.

Study on screening of fermentation agents and optimization of the fermentation process for pharyngitis tablet residue.

This study aimed to screen an appropriate starter and determine the optimal fermentation process parameters to optimize the fermentation process of nutrient components and bioactive contents in pharyngitis tablet residue. This study included two experiments. In experiment I, single-factor experimental design was used to study the effects of different biological starters (cellulase preparation; and preparation; mixture of cellulase + and ) on the nutritional values and bioactive ingredient contents in pharyngitis tablet residue.

Black ginseng protects against Western diet-induced nonalcoholic steatohepatitis by modulating the TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway in mice.

Black ginseng (BG) shows beneficial effects on liver injury, but the related mechanism has not been fully revealed. This study attempted to investigate the protective effects and associated mechanisms of BG against nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Twelve ginsenosides in BG were annotated by ultrahigh performance liquid chromatography combined with high resolution mass spectrometry (UHPLC-HRMS).

Evaluation of Feed Near-Infrared Reflectance Spectra as Predictors of Methane Emissions from Ruminants.

Feed chemical composition is associated with methane (CH) formation in the rumen, and thus CH yields (Y; CH emitted from per unit of dry matter intake) could be predicted using near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS) of feeds fed to ruminants. Two databases of NIRS data were compiled from feeds used in experiments in which CH yields had been quantified in respiration chambers. Each record in the databases represented a batch of feed offered to a group of experimental animals and the mean CH yield for the group.

Prophylactic Feeding of and Were Advantageous in Resisting the Adverse Effects of Heat Stress on Rumen Fermentation and Growth Performance in Goats.

This study aimed to investigate the effect of the prophylactic feeding of Clostridium butyricum (CB), Saccharomyces cerevisiae (SC), and their mixture before the onset of heat stress on the rumen fermentation and growth performance of goats, and subsequently, on heat stress status. Forty-eight male Macheng Black × Boer crossed goats (22.25 ± 4.

Melatonin protects porcine oocyte from copper exposure potentially by reducing oxidative stress potentially through the Nrf2 pathway.

Copper is widely used as a feeding additive to promote livestock growth. However, excessive copper can be excreted with feces, causing heavy metal pollution and aggravating environmental problems. At the same time, studies have found that excess copper can cause damage to reproductive function and reduce gamete quality.

Effect of in ovo administration of Newcastle disease vaccine conjugated with Astragalus polysaccharide on growth performance, intestinal development, and mucosal immunity in broiler chickens.

This study was conducted to investigate the effect of in ovo administration of a mixture of Astragalus polysaccharide (APS) and Newcastle disease vaccine (NDV) on growth performance, intestinal development, and mucosal immunity in newly hatched chicks. Six hundred specific-pathogen-free (SPF) Leghorn fertilised eggs were incubated in a commercial hatchery and divided into four groups: (a) control group injected with 1 ml of 0.9% physiological saline, (b) APS group injected with 1 ml of 1 mg/ml APS solution, and (c) NDV group injected with 1 ml of 10 EID /dose of NDV solution, and (d) APS + NDV group injected with a mixture of 0.

Exploring the Therapeutic Effects of Black Ginseng on Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease by Using Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking.

This study aimed to investigate the therapeutic effect of black ginseng (BG) on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) using network pharmacology combined with the molecular docking strategy. The saponin composition of BG was analyzed by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC/MS) instrument. Then the network pharmacology was applied to explore the potential targets and related mechanisms of BG in the treatment of NAFLD.