OsSPT38 encodes a novel SUMO E3 ligase that enhances rice stress resilience and grain yield.

Abiotic stresses severely threaten global food security, underscoring the need for resilient crop varieties. We identified OsSPT38, a previously uncharacterized SUMO E3 ligase in rice, and discovered a rare gain-of-function mutation (Gly212Asp) that enhances both stress resilience and yield. This phenotype was validated in 18 additional independent mutants and by base editing in the elite indica cultivar Huanghuazhan.

Low-intensity millimeter waves ameliorate cognitive impairment induced by chronic REM sleep deprivation in rats by regulating CaMKII-CREB-BDNF pathway.

Sleep disturbances have become a widespread issue in modern society, negatively impacting cognitive function and memory. However, the impact of millimeter waves (MMW) on cognitive impairment in rats subjected to chronic REM sleep deprivation (CRSD) remains unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of MMW on cognitive impairment in CRSD-induced rats and its underlying mechanisms.

Sub-4 nanometer porous membrane enables highly efficient electrodialytic fractionation of dyes and inorganic salts.

During the synthesis of dyes, desalination of high-salinity dye-containing waste liquor is a critical premise for high-quality, clean dye production. Conventional membrane processes, such as electrodialysis, nanofiltration and ultrafiltration, are inevitably subjected to serious membrane fouling, deteriorating the dye/salt fractionation efficacy. Integrating the technical merits of electrodialysis and pressure-driven membrane separation, we devise an electro-driven filtration process using a tight ultrafiltration membrane as alternative to conventional anion exchange membrane for rapid anion transfer, in view of dye desalination and purification.

Turning Zn(PO)-Enriched Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Interfacial Chemistry with Chelating Ligands toward Robust Aqueous Zn Anodes.

Due to the inherent redox potential of the zinc metal anode (ZMA), it is susceptible to corrosion and dendrite formation in aqueous electrolytes. These issues compromise the electroplating-stripping process at the electrolyte-electrode interface, adversely affecting the reversibility of aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs). Here, we propose a chelating-ligand additive (i.

The Mitochondrial Targeting Drug SkQ1 Attenuates the Progression of Post- Traumatic Osteoarthritis through Suppression of Mitochondrial Oxidative Stress.

Background: Post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) constitutes a distinct subtype of osteoarthritis (OA). Despite extensive research, no effective pharmacological intervention has been established to prevent or halt the progression of PTOA. Current therapeutic approaches are primarily limited to symptomatic management and pain relief.

OZONE THERAPY AMELIORATES LPS-INDUCED ACUTE LUNG INJURY IN MICE BY INHIBITING THE NLRP3/ASC/CASPASE-1 AXIS.

Background: Acute lung injury (ALI) is a common respiratory emergency with high incidence and mortality. Among its main pathologic mechanisms is the rapid and intense inflammatory response. Ozone is a naturally occurring compound and is known for its properties as an oxidizing agent.

[Observation of the effect of single dose intravenous infusion of tranexamic acid on white blood cell, erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein after double segmental posterior lumbar interbody fusion].

Objective: To observe the safety and effectiveness of single dose intravenous infusion of tranexamic acid (TXA) in dual level posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF), and to explore the changes and trends in perioperative white blood cell (WBC), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and C-reactive protein (CRP).

Methods: Between October 2020 and September 2022, 46 patients with lumbar degenerative disease were treated with dual level PLIF, including 18 males and 28 females, with an average age of (60.24±10.

E3 ubiquitin ligase BTBD3 inhibits tumorigenesis of colorectal cancer by regulating the TYRO3/Wnt/β-catenin signaling axis.

Clinical trials and studies have implicated that E3 ubiquitin ligase BTBD3 (BTB Domain Containing 3) is a cancer-associated gene. However, the role and underlying mechanism of BTBD3 in colorectal cancer (CRC) is not fully understood yet. Herein, our study demonstrated that the mRNA and protein levels of BTBD3 were decreased in CRC tissues and associated with TYPO3 and Wnt/β-catenin pathway.

Development and validation of a stromal-immune signature to predict prognosis in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma.

Backgrounds/aims: Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) is a highly desmoplastic tumor with poor prognosis even after curative resection. We investigated the associations between the composition of the ICC stroma and immune cell infiltration and aimed to develop a stromal-immune signature to predict prognosis in surgically treated ICC.

Methods: We recruited 359 ICC patients and performed immunohistochemistry to detect α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA), CD3, CD4, CD8, Foxp3, CD68, and CD66b.

Ozone rectal insufflation mitigates chronic rapid eye movement sleep deprivation-induced cognitive impairment through inflammation alleviation and gut microbiota regulation in mice.

A range of sleep disorders has the potential to adversely affect cognitive function. This study was undertaken with the objective of investigating the effects of ozone rectal insufflation (O3-RI) on cognitive dysfunction induced by chronic REM sleep deprivation, as well as elucidating possible underlying mechanisms. O3-RI ameliorated cognitive dysfunction in chronic REM sleep deprived mice, improved the neuronal damage in the hippocampus region and decreased neuronal loss.

Improvement in Tol2 transposon for efficient large-cargo capacity transgene applications in cultured cells and zebrafish ( ).

Most viruses and transposons serve as effective carriers for the introduction of foreign DNA up to 11 kb into vertebrate genomes. However, their activity markedly diminishes with payloads exceeding 11 kb. Expanding the payload capacity of transposons could facilitate more sophisticated cargo designs, improving the regulation of expression and minimizing mutagenic risks associated with molecular therapeutics, metabolic engineering, and transgenic animal production.

Characterization of tumor microbiome and associations with prognosis in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma.

Background: The tumor microbiome has been characterized in several malignancies; however, no previous studies have investigated its role in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC). Hence, we explored the tumor microbiome and its association with prognosis in ICC.

Methods: One hundred and twenty-one ICC tumor samples and 89 adjacent normal tissues were profiled by 16S rRNA sequencing.

Recent advances in biocatalytic C-N bond-forming reactions.

Molecules containing C-N bonds are of paramount importance in a diverse array of organic-based materials, natural products, pharmaceutical compounds, and agricultural chemicals. Biocatalytic C-N bond-forming reactions represent powerful strategies for producing these valuable targets, and their significance in the field of synthetic chemistry has steadily increased over the past decade. In this review, we provide a concise overview of recent advancements in the development of C-N bond-forming enzymes, with a particular emphasis on the inherent chemistry involved in these enzymatic processes.

Harnessing ADAR-Mediated Site-Specific RNA Editing in Immune-Related Disease: Prediction and Therapeutic Implications.

ADAR (Adenosine Deaminases Acting on RNA) proteins are a group of enzymes that play a vital role in RNA editing by converting adenosine to inosine in RNAs. This process is a frequent post-transcriptional event observed in metazoan transcripts. Recent studies indicate widespread dysregulation of ADAR-mediated RNA editing across many immune-related diseases, such as human cancer.

Short- and long-term outcomes of Roux-en-Y and Billroth II with Braun reconstruction in total laparoscopic distal gastrectomy: a retrospective analysis.

Background: The controversy surrounding Roux-en-Y (R-Y) and Billroth II with Braun (BII + B) reconstruction as an anti-bile reflux procedure after distal gastrectomy has persisted. Recent studies have demonstrated their efficacy, but the long-term outcomes and postoperative quality of life (QoL) among patients have yet to be evaluated. Therefore, we compared the short-term and long-term outcomes of the two procedures as well as QoL.

Characterization of circular RNAs with advanced sequencing technologies in human complex diseases.

Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are one category of non-coding RNAs that do not possess 5' caps and 3' free ends. Instead, they are derived in closed circle forms from pre-mRNAs by a non-canonical splicing mechanism named "back-splicing." CircRNAs were discovered four decades ago, initially called "scrambled exons.

[Pollution Characteristics and Source Analysis of Atmospheric PM-bound Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in a Port Area].

In order to explore the pollution characteristics and potential sources of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the polluted air of a port area, PM samples (=59) were collected from Qingdao Port for four seasons from August 2018 to May 2019. The seasonal variation and composition characteristics of PM-bound PAHs were analyzed, the influence of meteorological factors on PAH concentrations was explored using correlation analysis, and the potential sources were analyzed using positive definite matrix factorization and potential source contribution function models. The results showed that the total mean concentration of PAHs was (8.

Combination of paeoniflorin and calycosin-7-glucoside alleviates ischaemic stroke injury via the PI3K/AKT signalling pathway.

Context: Paeoniflorin (PF) and calycosin-7-glucoside (CG, Pall. extract) have demonstrated protective effects in ischaemic stroke.

Objective: To investigate the synergistic effects of PF + CG on ischaemia/reperfusion injury and .

Perioperative Protocol of Ankle Fracture and Distal Radius Fracture Based on Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Program: A Multicenter Prospective Clinical Controlled study.

Background: The enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) program is aimed to shorten patients' recovery process and improve clinical outcomes. This study aimed to compare the outcomes between the ERAS program and the traditional pathway among patients with ankle fracture and distal radius fracture.

Methods: This is a multicenter prospective clinical controlled study consisting of 323 consecutive adults with ankle fracture from 12 centers and 323 consecutive adults with distal radial fracture from 13 centers scheduled for open reduction and internal fixation between January 2017 and December 2018.

[Effect of WESP on Emission Characteristics of Condensable Particulate Matter from Ultra-low Emission Coal-fired Power Plants].

In order to study the effect of wet electrostatic precipitators(WESP) on emission characteristics of condensable particulate matter (CPM) from ultra-low emission coal-fired power plants that are under different capacity conditions, a set of CPM sampling devices was built based on US EPA Method 202, and an ultra-low emission coal-fired power plant was detected. This study evaluated the emission level of the CPM from the flue gas of coal-fired power plants, the effects of different unit capacity conditions on the CPM emission concentrations, and the removal efficiency of WESP for different components of the CPM. The results suggested that the emission concentrations of the CPM from ultra-low emission power plants were 27.