Cysteine Alleviates the Toxicity of Cadmium Telluride Quantum Dots (CdTe QDs) by Modulating the Antioxidant System and Root Metabolic Pathways in Rice.

Cadmium telluride quantum dots (CdTe QDs) have been increasing in the environment because of their large application in solar panels and biological industries. However, the potential role and bioaccumulation behavior of CdTe QDs in plants are unknown. Herein, the toxicity of CdTe QDs on the growth and the underlying mechanisms were explored in rice.

Chlorophyll b is essential for the growth, photoprotection, and photosystem I assembly in wheat.

Chlorophyll (Chl) b deficiency leads to vulnerability to high light and oxidative stress in wheat plants, while the detailed mechanism by which Chl b is involved in photoprotection remains unclear in plants. In this study, the roles of thylakoid protein composition and complexes in photosynthetic electron transport, photoprotective responses, and energy dissipation were investigated in Chl b-deficient mutant lines (ANK-32A) and the wild type (WT) of wheat. Compared to the WT, ANK-32A showed higher non-photochemical quenching (NPQ), slower state transitions, and a significant decline in the amount of Lhca1-4, Lhcb1-3, and PSII-LHCII supercomplexes at the early growth stage.

Luminescence modulation via solvent-triggered single-crystal-to-single-crystal transformation in a non-porous molecular crystal.

Stimuli-responsive crystalline materials have demonstrated significant potential for developing multifunctional systems. Achieving precise structural modulation in non-porous crystalline phases remains a critical challenge, particularly in correlating molecular-level conformational changes with macroscopic properties. Here, we report a solvatomorphic crystalline system, (1-azabicyclo[2.

First Report of Leaf Spotting Disease Caused by of Alisma ( Linn.) in China.

Alisma ( Linn.) is a traditional medicinal aquatic plant in China. Since August 2024, a leaf spotting disease of Alisma, with an average incidence of 70% ~ 90% across fields, has been observed in Yucheng District, Ya`an City, Sichuan Province, China (29°98'N and 102°98'E).

Cardiovascular and Kidney Outcomes After Systemic Treatment for Plaque Psoriasis: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis.

Introduction: Systemic immunomodulatory treatments may affect cardiovascular and renal outcomes in patients with chronic plaque psoriasis. We conducted a network meta-analysis (NMA) to compare these outcomes of systemic treatments for plaque psoriasis.

Methods: Databases were searched from inception through June 1, 2023.

Physiological, biochemical, and transcriptomic analyses unveil the mechanisms of melatonin in improving wheat stripe rust resistance.

Melatonin has been well known to be involved in biotic and abiotic stress; however, the potential mechanisms and function in wheat stripe rust remain unclear. In this study, wheat cultivar SY95-71 was used to investigate the protective roles in wheat against stripe rust (the Chinese Pst race CY32) by foliar applied melatonin with different concentrations. The results showed that stripe rust infection for 120 h significantly reduced photosynthetic efficiency and antioxidative capacity, and caused severe cell damage in wheat.

Shikonin nasal spray film preparation promoted the repair of nasal mucosal injury by the interaction of shikonin with interleukin-6.

Introduction: Nasal spray films, an innovative formulation in recent years, have garnered significant acclaim from patients with nasal mucosal injury because it integrate the benefits of spray and film formulation, offering ease of application while reducing the risk of droplet formation and further inhalation into the throat. Furthermore, Lithospermum erythrorhizon is a traditional Chinese medicine frequently employed in the management of dermal injuries, and our previous work suggested its major compound, shikonin, possesses the capacity to promote the repair of nasal mucosal injury. Notwithstanding these encouraging results, research on the development of shikonin nasal spray film preparation (SNSF) and its bioactivity mechanism remains limited.

Fruit Freshness Classification and Detection Based on the ResNet-101 Network and Non-Local Attention Mechanism.

Fruit freshness monitoring represents one of the key research foci in the quality control of fruits and vegetables. Traditional manual inspection methods are characterized by subjectivity and inefficiency, which renders them unsuitable for large-scale and real-time detection demands. Automated detection methods based on deep learning have increasingly attracted attention.

The Strategies Microalgae Adopt to Counteract the Toxic Effect of Heavy Metals.

Besides biomass production, some microalgae have been used to treat wastewater contamination. However, in general, high concentrations of heavy metals significantly inhibit algal growth. We thus need to find ways to promote the resistance of microalgae to heavy metals, increase their growth rate under stress, and achieve coupling of heavy metal removal and biomass production simultaneously.

Perioperative management of caesarean section for a pregnant woman with Sjögren's disease and pulmonary embolism: a case report.

Background: Sjögren's disease (SjD) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease with significant female predominance, characterised by lymphocyte proliferation and progressive damage to exocrine glands. The complexity of the condition of women with SjD and the incidence of complications substantially increase during pregnancy, which undoubtedly has consequences on both maternal health and neonatal outcomes. Pulmonary embolism (PE) is associated with increased perinatal mortality.

Revealing the Oxygen Transport Challenges in Catalyst Layers in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells and Water Electrolysis.

Urgent requirements of the renewable energy boost the development of stable and clean hydrogen, which could effectively displace fossil fuels in mitigating climate changes. The efficient interconversion of hydrogen and electronic is highly based on polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) and water electrolysis (PEMWEs). However, the high cost continues to impede large-scale commercialization of both PEMFC and PEMWE technologies, with the expense primarily attributed to noble catalysts serving as a major bottleneck.

Hydrogen sulfide improves photosynthetic efficiency by regulating light energy dissipation and reversible phosphorylation of thylakoid proteins in rice under salt stress.

Hydrogen sulfide (HS) has been regarded as a small gasotransmitter associated with physiological and biochemical regulation in plant responses to environmental stresses. However, the regulatory mechanisms of HS in photosynthesis under adverse conditions remains poorly understood in plants. Here, the role of HS in the regulation of photosystem I (PSI) and photosystem II (PSII) was investigated in rice seedlings subjected to salt stress.

Colonization Attenuates Gut Inflammation and Epithelial Damage in a DSS-Induced Colitis Mice Model.

Reduction of abundance is related to inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), and supplement of it exists protective effects. This study aimed to establish a -colonized mouse model and investigate that the presence of in the gut can ameliorate the severity of dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis. A (ATCC 27768) strain was maintained on the PS-BHI agar plates and manipulated in a strictly anaerobic chamber.

Rhodobacter sphaeroides reduces Pb accumulation by reshaping the intestinal microenvironment and improving liver oxidant resistance in common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.).

In recent years, the application of probiotics to reduce lead (Pb) toxicity in organisms has gained attention. Our previous studies showed that Rhodobacter sphaeroides SC01 exhibits high Pb tolerance and efficient Pb removal from aqueous solution. In this study, the capacity and mechanisms in alleviating Pb toxicity was investigated using strain SC01 in common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.

Phenotype Assessment and Putative Mechanisms of Ammonium Toxicity to Plants.

Ammonium (NH) and nitrate (NO) are the primary inorganic nitrogen (N) sources that exert influence on plant growth and development. Nevertheless, when NH constitutes the sole or dominant N source, it can inhibit plant growth, a process also known as ammonium toxicity. Over multiple decades, researchers have shown increasing interest in the primary causes, mechanisms, and detoxification strategies of ammonium toxicity.

Novel Identification of CD74 as a Biomarker for Diagnosing and Prognosing Sepsis Patients.

Purpose: Sepsis, a life-threatening inflammatory condition due to an imbalanced response to infections, has been a major concern. Necroptosis, a newly discovered programmed cell death form, plays a crucial role in various inflammatory diseases. Our study aims to identify necroptosis - related genes (NRGs) and explore their potential for sepsis diagnosis.

NLRP3-inflammasome Related Genes as Emerging Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets in Psoriasis.

The NLRP3 inflammasome is closely associated with inflammatory diseases, including psoriasis. Objective diagnostic biomarkers and alternative therapies for psoriasis remain limited. We aimed to identify reliable biomarkers for the diagnosis of psoriasis and investigate potential therapy strategies.

Unrevealing the Interaction Between Electrode Degradation and Bubble Behaviors in an Anion Exchange Membrane Water Electrolyzer.

Stainless steel felt has been employed in AEMWE as a combination of oxygen evolution reaction (OER) electrocatalysts and porous transport layers, which are not only easy to prepare but also have excellent OER activity under alkaline conditions. However, by realizing detailed electrochemical analysis and multi-scale visualization of the bubble behaviors, it is found that the combined effect of chemical and electrochemical corrosion led to the constant accumulation of metal oxides on the stainless steel fiber surface post-durability compared to the slow-growing hydroxides after initial activation. Moreover, the rougher fiber surface morphology and weaken hydrophilicity cause the adjacent bubbles are slower to detach from the electrode and are more likely to fusion.

Harnessing the power of ginger leaf polysaccharide: A potential strategy to combat Aβ-induced toxicity through the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is prevalent in the elderly, with amyloid-β (Aβ) playing a critical role in its progression. Polysaccharides have garnered increasing attention due to their low toxicity and diverse applications in alleviating AD-like symptoms. However, the potential of ginger leaf polysaccharide in mitigating AD-like symptoms has been rarely investigated.

Ginger leaf polyphenols mitigate β-amyloid toxicity JNK/FOXO pathway activation in .

β-Amyloid (Aβ) aggregation is the major pathological feature of Alzheimer's disease (AD), resulting in oxidative stress and further exacerbating Aβ aggregation. Ginger leaf polyphenols (GLP) have been found to possess antioxidant activity, evidencing their potential in addressing AD. GLP is mainly composed of 12 polyphenols, 8 organic acids, and 6 glycosides, of which polyphenols are predominantly composed of apigenin, kaempferol, and quercetin derivatives.

γ-Aminobutyric Acid Alleviates Programmed Cell Death in Two Species Under Cadmium Stress.

Previous studies have demonstrated that γ-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) effectively alleviates heavy metal stresses by maintaining the redox balance and reducing the accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). However, little is known about the role of GABA on programmed cell death (PCD) under Cd treatments in plants. The present study investigated the effects of GABA on Cd-induced PCD in two species, oilseed rape (, ), and black mustard (, ).

Network pharmacology uncovers that secoisolariciresinol diglucoside ameliorate premature ovarian insufficiency via PI3K/Akt pathway.

As one of the essential lignan derivative found in traditional Chinese medicinal herbs, secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (SDG) was proved to promote women's health through its phytoestrogenic properties. Increasingly studies indicated that this compound could be a potential drug capable of preventing estrogen-related diseases. Here, we aimed to investigate whether SDG can counteract cyclophosphamide (CTX) induced premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) and further explore its specific molecular mechanism.