Improving the phytoremediation efficiency of soil phenanthrene contamination by addition of exogenous laccase with soil temperature regulation.

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) pose a significant threat to ecosystem security and human health. Laccase, a copper-containing oxidase, can oxidize aromatic compounds, potentially enhancing soil organic contaminants degradation and reducing secondary pollution risks in phytoremediation. However, the combined effects of laccase addition and soil temperature on phytoremediation efficiency remain underexplored.

B579 Controls Cucumber Fusarium Wilt by Improving Rhizosphere Microbial Community.

With continuous improvements in people's environmental awareness, biological control agents have garnered considerable attention owing to their advantageous impacts on improving soil fertility and alleviating plant diseases. () B579, isolated from the rhizosphere soil of cucumber, has effectively suppressed the growth of pathogenic . Our study investigates the effects of B579 on the properties of the rhizosphere soil (its physicochemical properties and enzymatic activities) and microbial community of cucumber under infection.

Polystyrene micro(nano)plastics mitigate DEHP phytotoxicity and enhance its phytoremediation by pak choi.

Due to large specific surface area and great hydrophobicity, micro(nano)plastics (MNPs) can absorb organic pollutants and alter their bioavailability and phytotoxicity. This study aimed to assess the effects of polystyrene (PS, 100 nm and 8 µm) MNPs on Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) phytotoxicity and soil remediation. Moreover, alterations of soil enzyme activities and microbial community by MNPs and DEHP were also explored.

Soil temperature elevation enhances phenanthrene phytoremediation by maize through improvement of plant growth and soil microbial activity.

As persistent organic pollutants (POPs), excessive accumulation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in soil poses a serious threat to human health and ecosystem security. Phytoremediation is considered to be a green and sustainable remediation method, during which the plants growth status and the soil ecosystem health may be influenced by soil temperature. To investigate the role of temperature elevation in the phytoremediation of phenanthrene (PHE)-contaminated soils, four kinds of soil temperatures for maize cultivation were set up in this study: ambient temperature (around 23 °C), 26 °C, 28 °C and 30 °C.

Plackett-Burman Design Combined With Response Surface Methodology to Recover Polysaccharides With Cardiovascular Protective Potential From Waste Zizania Latifolia Bract.

Zizania latifolia is the second aquatic vegetable in China. The circular valorization of its waste bracts remains an ongoing concern. In this work, the cellulase-microwave-assisted extraction (CMAE) of polysaccharides from waste Z.

Sulfated Polysaccharides with Anticoagulant Potential: A Review Focusing on Structure-Activity Relationship and Action Mechanism.

Thromboembolism is the culprit of cardiovascular diseases, leading to the highest global mortality rate. Anticoagulation emerges as the primary approach for managing thrombotic conditions. Notably, sulfated polysaccharides exhibit favorable anticoagulant efficacy with reduced side effects.

Sulfation on polysaccharides from Zizania latifolia extracted using ultrasound: Characterization, antioxidant and anti-non-small cell lung cancer activities.

Zizania latifolia is a highly nutritious vegetable being praised as "Ginseng in Water". Polysaccharides are the main bioactive ingredients in Z. latifolia, but there have been no reports on the yield- and activity-guided ultrasonic-assisted extraction (UAE), sulfation and anti-non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) activity.

Polysaccharides from waste Zingiber mioga leaves: Ultrasonic-microwave-assisted extraction, characterization, antioxidant and anticoagulant potentials.

Zingiber mioga is a highly economic crop that is used to produce vegetables, spices and herbal pharmaceuticals. Its edible flower bud contributes most to the economic value, but the big leaves were discarded as agricultural waste, which urgently needs to be exploited. In this work, polysaccharides from waste Z.

Bacillus subtilis pretreatment alleviates ethanol-induced acute liver injury by regulating the Gut-liver axis in mice.

This study was designed to investigate the hepatoprotective effects of Bacillus subtilis, a commensal bacterial species in the human gut, on ethanol-induced acute liver damage and the underlying mechanisms in mice. Male ICR mice challenged with three doses of ethanol (5.5 g/kg BW) exhibited a significant increase in serum aminotransferase activities and TNF-α level, liver fat accumulation, and activation of NF-κB signaling and NLRP3 inflammasome, which was suppressed by pretreatment with Bacillus subtilis.

Eleocharis dulcis corm: phytochemicals, health benefits, processing and food products.

Eleocharis dulcis, an aquatic plant belonging to Cyperaceae family, is indigenous to Asia, and also occurs in tropical Africa and Australia. The edible corm part of E. dulcis is a commonly consumed aquatic vegetable with a planting area of 44.

Effect and mechanism of lentivirus-mediated silencing of TPX2 gene on proliferation and apoptosis of human hepatoma cells.

This study aimed to investigate the role and mechanism of action of targeting protein for Xklp2 (TPX2) in liver cancer, we compared TPX messenger RNA (mRNA) expression in liver cancer tissue samples and adjacent normal liver tissue samples as well as in human liver cancer cell lines and nonmalignant cell line by quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). TPX2 gene was silenced in HepG2 cells by transfection with the lentiviral vector expressing TPX2-targeting short hairpin RNA (shRNA), and the knockdown efficiency was evaluated by RT-qPCR. Cell proliferation, apoptosis as well as protein level of c-Myc, cyclin D1, caspase-3, phosphorylated glycogen synthase kinase-3β (p-GSK-3β), and β-catenin in HepG2 cells were evaluated before and after the TPX2 knockdown.

Building an aptamer/graphene oxide FRET biosensor for one-step detection of bisphenol A.

Bisphenol A (BPA) is an important industrial chemical for polycarbonate (PC) and epoxy resins in paper and plastic industries. In our work, a kind of new method for detection of BPA was designed based on graphene oxide and anti-BPA aptamer. The graphene oxide can specifically adsorb and quench the fluorescence of fluorescently modified ssDNA probes.

Highly sensitive colorimetric sensor for Hg(2+) detection based on cationic polymer/DNA interaction.

The detection of ultralow concentrations of mercury is a currently significant challenge. Here, a novel strategy is proposed: the colorimetric detection of Hg(2+) based on the aggregation of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) driven by a cationic polymer. In this three-component system, DNA combines electrostatically with phthalic diglycol diacrylate (PDDA) in a solution of AuNPs.

The individualized rehabilitation interventions for dysphagia: a multidisciplinary case control study of acute stroke patients.

Objective: To examine the effects of the individualized rehabilitation programs on the recovery of swallowing during acute stroke.

Methods: A total of 88 stroke patients with dysphagia (within 2 weeks of acute stroke) were enrolled and classified into the experimental and control groups (n=44). The control group was treated with conventional rehabilitation program, while a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team was established to offer physical, social and psychological support to dysphagic patient in experimental group.