Dual cross-linked network cyclodextrin-based aerogel with enhanced green flame-retardant and noise reduction properties.

Biomass porous materials, such as polysaccharides, possess significant potential across various domains due to their unique physical properties. However, the flammability and inadequate noise reduction capabilities of these eco-friendly porous materials restrict their applications in practical conditions. Herein, polysaccharides such as cyclodextrin (CD), sodium alginate (Alg), and phytic acid (PA) were utilized as raw materials to prepare PCD/Alg/PA aerogels through a simple freeze-drying technique.

Alfalfa confers tolerance to cadmium stress through activating the iron deficiency response in .

Cadmium (Cd) pollution severely affects plant growth and development, posing risks to human health throughout the food chain. Improved iron (Fe) nutrients could mitigate Cd toxicity in plants, but the regulatory network involving Cd and Fe interplay remains unresolved. Here, a transcription factor gene of alfalfa, was verified to respond to iron deficiency and Cd stress.

, A Metal Transporter Gene of Alfalfa, Increases Iron Accumulation and Benefits Cadmium Resistance.

Iron (Fe) is necessary for plant growth and development. The mechanism of uptake and translocation in Cadmium (Cd) is similar to iron, which shares iron transporters. Yellow stripe-like transporter (YSL) plays a pivotal role in transporting iron and other metal ions in plants.

Enhances Tolerance to Iron Excess Stress in and MsMYB Binds to Its Promoter.

Iron(Fe) is a trace metal element necessary for plant growth, but excess iron is harmful to plants. Natural resistance-associated macrophage proteins (NRAMPs) are important for divalent metal transport in plants. In this study, we isolated the (MN_547960) gene from alfalfa, the perennial legume forage.

[Role of NF-κB in factor VIIa-induced proliferation and migration of colon cancer cell line SW620 cells].

Objective: To explore the roles of NF-κB in factor VIIa-induced proliferation and migration of a colon cancer cell line (SW620) in vitro and its possible mechanism.

Methods: The expression levels of NF-κB (p65), inhibitory protein of NF-κB (IκB-α), caspase-7, interleukin 8 (IL-8) and tissue factor (TF) in SW620 cells treated with factor VIIa, PDTC (an inhibitor of NF-κB) and other factors were measured by Western-blotting and real-time PCR. Proliferation and migration of the cells were analyzed by flow cytometry and Transwell assay, respectively.

Epigallocatechin-3-gallate inhibits proliferation and migration of human colon cancer SW620 cells in vitro.

Aim: Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) is the major polyphenolic constituent in green tea. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of EGCG on proliferation and migration of the human colon cancer SW620 cells.

Methods: Proliferation and migration of SW620 cells were induced by the protease-activated receptor 2-agonist peptide (PAR2-AP, 100 μmol/L) or factor VIIa (10 nmol/L), and analyzed using MTT and Transwell assays, respectively.

[Activation of tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 in anti-β2GPI/β2GPI-induced tissue factor expression on THP-1 cells].

Aim: To investigate whether tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 (TRAF6) is involved in anti-β2GPI/β2GPI-induced tissue factor (TF) expression on THP-1 cells.

Methods: The total RNA was extracted and the protein lysates were collected from THP-1 cells stimulated with anti-β2GPI/β2GPI complex. And then the TF expression on THP-1 cells was detected by real-time quatitative PCR (RT-qPCR) and TF activity kit.

[Effects of chronic amiodarone therapy on L-type calcium current recovery and action potential duration of rabbit ventricular myocytes].

Objective: To investigate the effects of chronic amiodarone therapy on L-type calcium current recovery and action potential duration of rabbit ventricular myocytes.

Methods: Healthy rabbits (1.6-1.