Drying methods affect nutritional value, amino acids, bioactive compounds, and in vitro function of extract in mulberry leaves.

Mulberry leaves (ML) are nutrient-rich and beneficial for food and feed. Our study evaluated five drying methods-sun drying (SD), air drying (AD), oven drying (OD), freeze drying (FD), and vacuum-microwave drying (MD) for preserving nutrients and bioactivity. In vitro models tested the bioactivities of ML extracts.

Effects of 1-Deoxynojirimycin Extracts of Mulberry Leaves on Oxidative Stress and the Function of the Intestinal Tract in Broilers Induced by HO.

The poultry industry struggles with oxidative stress affecting gut health and productivity. This study examined using 1-Deoxynojirimycin (DNJ) extracts from mulberry leaves as an antioxidant in broilers feed to combat this issue. We divided 240 broilers, aged 16 days, into six groups, including a control and groups exposed to oxidative stress through HO injections, with different supplement levels of DNJ-E (40, 80, 120, and 160 mg/kg of the basal diet) lasting until the broilers reached 42 days old.

Low nitrogen priming enhances Rubisco activation and allocation of nitrogen to the photosynthetic apparatus as an adaptation to nitrogen-deficit stress in wheat seedling.

Reducing nitrogen (N) application is crucial in addressing the low N utilization efficiency (NUE) and the risks of environmental pollution in wheat production. Improving low N (LN) tolerance in wheat can help balance the conflict between wheat growth and reduced N fertilization. Hydroponic experiments were conducted using Yangmai158 (LN-tolerant) and Zaoyangmai (LN-sensitive) cultivars to study whether LN priming (LNP) in the 3-leaf stage can improve the photosynthetic capacity of wheat seedlings under N-deficit stress at the 5-leaf stage.

Comparative Physio-Biochemical and Transcriptome Analyses Reveal Contrasting Responses to Magnesium Imbalances in Leaves of Mulberry ( L.) Plants.

Magnesium (Mg) deficiency is a major factor limiting the growth and development of plants. Mulberry ( L.) is an important fruit tree crop that requires Mg for optimal growth and yield, especially in acid soils.

Bipolaronic Motifs Induced Spatially Separated Catalytic Sites for Tunable Syngas Photosynthesis From CO.

Photocatalytic reduction of CO into syngas is a promising way to tackle the energy and environmental challenges; however, it remains a challenge to achieve reaction decoupling of CO reduction and water splitting. Therefore, efficient production of syngas with a suitable CO/H ratio for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis can hardly be achieved. Herein, bipolaronic motifs including Co(II)-pyridine N motifs and Co(II)-imine N motifs are rationally designed into a crystalline imine-linked 1,10-phenanthroline-5,6-dione-based covalent organic framework (bp-Co-COF) with a triazine core.

The Effects of 1-Deoxynojirimycin from Mulberry on Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Laying Hens and the Direct Effects on Intestine Epithelium Cells In Vitro.

The intestine is highly vulnerable to various factors and has been proposed as a promising determinant for poultry health. Phytogenic or plant-derived feed additives can be used to help improve intestinal health. In this study, we aimed to investigate the effects of DNJ on the antioxidative parameters, including malondialdehyde (MDA), total superoxide dismutase (T-SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), and inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, IL-1β, and TNF-α), in plasma and intestinal tissues using layers supplemented with or without the DNJ extract of mulberry leaves (DNJ-E) via the ELISA method.

Nitrogen enhances the effect of pre-drought priming against post-anthesis drought stress by regulating starch and protein formation in wheat.

Drought stress is one of the most serious environmental stress factor constraining crop production across the globe. Among cereals, wheat grains are very sensitive to drought as a small degree of stress can affect the enzymatic system. This study aimed to investigate whether nitrogen and pre-anthesis drought priming could enhance the action of major regulatory enzymes involved in starch accumulation and protein synthesis in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.

LiDAR-aid Inertial Poser: Large-scale Human Motion Capture by Sparse Inertial and LiDAR Sensors.

We propose a multi-sensor fusion method for capturing challenging 3D human motions with accurate consecutive local poses and global trajectories in large-scale scenarios, only using single LiDAR and 4 IMUs, which are set up conveniently and worn lightly. Specifically, to fully utilize the global geometry information captured by LiDAR and local dynamic motions captured by IMUs, we design a two-stage pose estimator in a coarse-to-fine manner, where point clouds provide the coarse body shape and IMU measurements optimize the local actions. Furthermore, considering the translation deviation caused by the view-dependent partial point cloud, we propose a pose-guided translation corrector.

Melatonin Enhances Drought Tolerance by Regulating Leaf Stomatal Behavior, Carbon and Nitrogen Metabolism, and Related Gene Expression in Maize Plants.

It is commonly known that exogenously applied melatonin can alleviate the impact of drought stress, but the mechanism used by melatonin to regulate stomatal behavior and carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) metabolism to increase drought resistance remains elusive. Herein, our aim was to investigate the influence of exogenous melatonin on the regulation of C and N metabolism in maize plants under water deficit. In this study, we analyzed stomatal behavior, the key components of C and N metabolism, and the gene expression and activity of enzymes involved in the C and N metabolism in maize plants.

Physiological and proteomic analyses revealed the response mechanisms of two different drought-resistant maize varieties.

Background: Drought stress severely limits maize seedling growth and crop yield. Previous studies have elucidated the mechanisms by which maize acquires drought resistance and contends with water deficiency. However, the link between the physiological and molecular variations among maize cultivars are unknown.

Physiological and transcriptomic analyses of the effects of exogenous melatonin on drought tolerance in maize (Zea mays L.).

Water deficit inhibits maize (Zea mays L.) seedling growth and yield. Application of exogenous melatonin can improve drought tolerance of corn, but little is known regarding the transcriptional mechanisms of melatonin-mediated drought tolerance in maize.

Evaluation of immunoprotective effects of recombinant protein and DNA vaccine based on Eimeria tenella surface antigen 16 and 22 in vivo.

Coccidiosis triggered by Eimeria tenella is accompanied by haemorrhagic caecum and high morbidity. Vaccines are preferable choices to replace chemical drugs against coccidiosis. Surface antigens of apicomplexan parasites can adhere to host cells during the infection process.

Ferrocene-Appended Iridium(III) Complexes: Configuration Regulation, Anticancer Application, and Mechanism Research.

A series of ferrocene-appended half-sandwiched iridium(III) phenylpyridine complexes have been designed and synthesized. These complexes show better anticancer activity than cisplatin widely used in clinic under the same conditions. Meanwhile, complexes could effectively inhibit cell migration and colony formation.

Half-sandwich iridium(III) complexes with α-picolinic acid frameworks and antitumor applications.

Eight half-sandwich iridium (Ir) complexes of the general formula [(η-Cp)Ir(O^N)Cl] (Cp is tetramethyl(biphenyl)cyclopentadienyl, and the O^N is α-picolinic acid chelating ligand and its derivatives) were synthesized and characterized. Compared with cis-platin widely used in clinic, target Ir complexes showed at most five times more potent antitumor activity against A549 cells by the MTT (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) assay. Ir complexes could be transported by serum albumin, bind with DNA, catalyze the oxidation of nicotinamide-adenine dinucleotid (NADH) and induce the production of reactive oxygen species, which confirmed the antitumor mechanism of oxidation.

[Clinical and ATP7A gene analysis of three infants with Menkes disease and prenatal diagnosis for a fetus at risk].

Menkes disease is a rare X-linked recessive disorder characterized by multi-systemic disorder of copper deficiency caused by ATP7A gene mutation. In this study, the clinical and laboratory features of three patients with Menkes disease were analyzed. Prenatal diagnosis had been performed for a fetus of a family.

A novel locus for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis on chromosome 12p.

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a common disorder with strong evidence for genetic predisposition. Quantitative trait loci (QTLs) for AIS susceptibility have been identified on chromosomes. We performed a genome-wide genetic linkage scan in seven multiplex families using 400 marker loci with a mean spacing of 8.

Characterization of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol-lowering efficacy for atorvastatin in a population-based DNA biorepository.

The Marshfield Clinic Personalized Medicine Research Project (PMRP) represents a large population-based biobank located in central Wisconsin. To position the PMRP database for large-scale pharmacogenetic association studies in the context of lipid-lowering therapy, we constructed an electronic phenotyping algorithm to quantify exposure and dose-response for atorvastatin, the most commonly prescribed lipid-lowering agent within this population. The resulting datasets were used to generate five distinct parameters for atorvastatin-induced changes in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol level: (i) pretreatment, baseline LDL level [E(0)]; (ii) absolute reduction in LDL; (iii) relative reduction in LDL; (iv) potency [ED(50)]; and (v) maximal efficacy [E(max)].

Clines, clusters, and the effect of study design on the inference of human population structure.

Previously, we observed that without using prior information about individual sampling locations, a clustering algorithm applied to multilocus genotypes from worldwide human populations produced genetic clusters largely coincident with major geographic regions. It has been argued, however, that the degree of clustering is diminished by use of samples with greater uniformity in geographic distribution, and that the clusters we identified were a consequence of uneven sampling along genetic clines. Expanding our earlier dataset from 377 to 993 markers, we systematically examine the influence of several study design variables--sample size, number of loci, number of clusters, assumptions about correlations in allele frequencies across populations, and the geographic dispersion of the sample--on the "clusteredness" of individuals.

Mapping autosomal dominant progressive limb-girdle myopathy with bone fragility to chromosome 9p21-p22: a novel locus for a musculoskeletal syndrome.

Progressive myopathy of a limb-girdle distribution and bone fragility is a rare autosomal dominant disorder of unknown etiology. Affected individuals, within this family, present with various combinations of progressive muscle weakness, easy fracturing, and poor healing of long bones. Additional features include premature graying with thin hair, thin skin, hernias, and clotting disorders.

Homozygous WNT3 mutation causes tetra-amelia in a large consanguineous family.

Tetra-amelia is a rare human genetic disorder characterized by complete absence of all four limbs and other anomalies. We studied a consanguineous family with four affected fetuses displaying autosomal recessive tetra-amelia and craniofacial and urogenital defects. By homozygosity mapping, the disease locus was assigned to chromosome 17q21, with a maximum multipoint LOD score of 2.

STRP screening sets for the human genome at 5 cM density.

Background: Short tandem repeat polymorphisms (STRPs) are powerful tools for gene mapping and other applications. A STRP genome scan of 10 cM is usually adequate for mapping single gene disorders. However mapping studies involving genetically complex disorders and especially association (linkage disequilibrium) often require higher STRP density.

Human diallelic insertion/deletion polymorphisms.

We report the identification and characterization of 2,000 human diallelic insertion/deletion polymorphisms (indels) distributed throughout the human genome. Candidate indels were identified by comparison of overlapping genomic or cDNA sequences. Average confirmation rate for indels with a > or =2-nt allele-length difference was 58%, but the confirmation rate for indels with a 1-nt length difference was only 14%.