Exploration of biophoton characteristics of fresh fort leaves under salt and drought stresses and the feasibility analysis for the quality prediction of .

Introduction: , derived from the dried leaves of Fort, has been used for centuries as a traditional Chinese herb with antibacterial and antiviral properties. However, both the cultivation conditions and the growth status of Fort have been negatively affected by climatic and environmental degradation, which has made it challenging to accurately assess the quality of . The current quality control system for lacks precision and comprehensive identification indices, and importantly, the cultivation process has not been integrated into this system.

Transcriptomic and proteomic-based analysis of the mechanisms by which drought and salt stresses affect the quality of Isatidis Folium.

Isatidis Folium, derived from the dried leaves of Isatis indigotica Fort., has been used for centuries as a traditional Chinese herb with antibacterial and antiviral properties. However, heterogeneity in cultivation conditions and climatic variations poses challenges to accurately and effectively evaluate its quality.

A 2.4 GHz High-Efficiency Rectifier Circuit for Ambient Low Electromagnetic Power Harvesting.

A novel 2.4 GHz high-efficiency rectifier circuit suitable for working under very-low-input electromagnetic (EM) power conditions (-20 to -10 dBm) is proposed for typical indoor power harvesting. The circuit features a SMS7630 Schottky diode in a series with a voltage booster circuit at the front end and a direct-current (DC)-pass filter at the back end.

Progress of research on the treatment of depression by traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions.

Depression is a common psychiatric disorder that belongs to the category of "Depression Syndrome" in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and its etiology and pathogenesis are complex and unclear. It is characterized by high prevalence, high disability rate, and high recurrence rate, which seriously affect human health, and its treatment has become a research hotspot worldwide. At present, the antidepressants commonly used in the clinic are mainly Western medicine (WM), but there are problems such as frequent side effects and poor efficacy.

Cathepsins and cancer risk: a Mendelian randomization study.

Background: Previous observational epidemiological studies reported an association between cathepsins and cancer, however, a causal relationship is uncertain. This study evaluated the causal relationship between cathepsins and cancer using Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis.

Methods: We used publicly available genome-wide association study (GWAS) data for bidirectional MR analysis.

Adaptive fuzzy fixed time formation control of state constrained nonlinear multi-agent systems against FDI attacks.

In this manuscript, based on nonlinear multi-agent systems (MASs) with full state constraints and considering security control problem under false data injection (FDI) attacks, the fixed-time formation control (FTFC) protocol was designed, which can ensure that all agents follow the required protocol within a fixed time. Fuzzy logic system (FLS) was used to compensate and approximate the uncertain function, which improved safety and robustness of the formation process. Finally, the fixed-time theory and Lyapunov stability theory were addressed to prove the effectiveness of the proposed method, and simulation examples verified the effectiveness of the theory.

Pharmacological and mechanistic aspects of quercetin in osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis (OP) is a bone disease associated with increasing age. Currently, the most common medications used to treat OP are anabolic agents, anti-resorptive agents, and medications with other mechanisms of action. However, many of these medications have unfavorable adverse effects or are not intended for long-term use, potentially exerting a severe negative impact on a patient's life and career and placing a heavy burden on families and society.

Antidepressant effect of licorice total flavonoids and liquiritin: A review.

With the development of society and changes in lifestyle, major depressive disorder (MDD) has become a significant disease that plagues many people. Licorice, an excellent natural medicine with a long history of cultivation and application, is found in classical antidepressant prescriptions such as Chaihu Shugan Powder, Ganmai Dazao Decoction, Suanzaoren Decoction, etc. Licorice mainly contains triterpenoids and flavonoids, among which licorice total flavonoids (LF) and liquiritin are the main active components with good antidepressant effects.

Corrigendum: A biophoton method for identifying the quality states of fresh Chinese herbs.

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A biophoton method for identifying the quality states of fresh Chinese herbs.

The quality of Chinese herbs is the basis for ensuring their safety and efficacy. However, the quality evaluation system is imperfect. In particular, there is a lack of quality evaluation methods for fresh Chinese herbs during growth.

The application and trend of ultra-weak photon emission in biology and medicine.

Ultra-weak bioluminescence, also known as ultra-weak photon emission (UPE), is one of the functional characteristics of biological organisms, characterized by specialized, low-energy level luminescence. Researchers have extensively studied UPE for decades, and the mechanisms by which UPE is generated and its properties have been extensively investigated. However, there has been a gradual shift in research focus on UPE in recent years toward exploring its application value.

Rhein for treating diabetes mellitus: A pharmacological and mechanistic overview.

With the extension of life expectancy and changes in lifestyle, the prevalence of diabetes mellitus is increasing worldwide. L. a natural botanical medicine, has been used for thousands of years to prevent and treat diabetes mellitus in Eastern countries.

The modulation of gut microbiota by herbal medicine to alleviate diabetic kidney disease - A review.

The treatment of diabetic kidney disease (DKD) has been the key concern of the medical community. Herbal medicine has been reported to alleviate intestinal dysbiosis, promote the excretion of toxic metabolites, and reduce the secretion of uremic toxins. However, the current understanding of the modulation of the gut microbiota by herbal medicine to delay the progression of DKD is still insufficient.

Aluminum Microcomb Electrodes on Silicon Wafer for Detecting Val66Met Polymorphism in Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor.

Objective: Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) dysregulation is widely related with various psychiatric and neurological disorders, including schizophrenia, depression, Rett syndrome, and addiction, and the available evidence suggests that BDNF is also highly correlated with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases.

Methods: The BDNF target sequence was detected on a capture probe attached on aluminum microcomb electrodes on the silicon wafer surface. A capture-target-reporter sandwich-type assay was performed to enhance the detection of the BDNF target.

Prevalence, genotype and antimicrobial resistance of Clostridium difficile isolates from healthy pets in Eastern China.

Background: Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) is a main cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea in humans. Several studies have been performed to reveal the prevalence rate of C.