Coal Gangue Ecological Matrix Coupled with Microalgae for Soil Improvement and Plant Growth in Reclaimed Mining Areas.

Coal gangue, a primary byproduct of coal mining, causes significant environmental harm due to its improper utilization. This research proposes integrating microalgae with coal gangue-derived ecological products to improve soil conditions in ecologically vulnerable coal-mining regions. A field-scale experiment at the Jintong Coal Mine tested soils amended with varying proportions of a coal gangue ecological matrix (0%, 10%, 30%, and 50%), with and without microalgae inoculation.

Lewis-Acid-Catalyzed Diastereoselective [4 + 2] Cycloaddition of Vinyldiazo Compounds with -Acyliminium Cations.

An FeCl-catalyzed [4 + 2] cycloaddition of vinyldiazo compounds with -acyliminium cations generated from 3-hydroxyisoindolinones is described. A series of diazo-containing isoindolo[2,1-]quinolinones were constructed in good yields with excellent diastereoselectivities, including those with three contiguous stereogenic centers. The resultant products were readily converted into various isoindolo[2,1-]quinolinone derivatives based on the rich chemistry of the remaining diazo functionality.

Deep eutectic solvents assisted laccase pretreatment for improving enzymatic hydrolysis of corn stover.

The efficient and eco-friendly removal of lignin is a critical challenge for bioethanol production from lignocellulosic biomass. Herein, we report the integration of laccase with deep eutectic solvents (DESs) for the pretreatment of corn stover to enhance the production of reducing sugars. Three betaine-based DESs were prepared and tested for their effects on the activity and stability of a bacterial laccase from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens LC02.

Which ERP components are effective in measuring cognitive load in multimedia learning? A meta-analysis based on relevant studies.

The open and generative nature of multimedia learning environments tends to cause cognitive overload in learners, and cognitive load is difficult for researchers to observe objectively because of its implicit and complex nature. Event-related potentials (ERP), a method of studying potential changes associated with specific events or stimuli by recording the electroencephalogram (EEG), has become an important method of measuring cognitive load in cognitive psychology. Although many studies have relied on ERP output measurements to compare different levels of cognitive load in multimedia learning, the results of the effect of cognitive load on ERP have been inconsistent.

CD98hc promotes drug resistance in extranodal natural killer/T cell lymphoma through tumor cell-derived small extracellular vesicles.

Extranodal natural killer/T cell lymphoma (ENKTL) shows a high rate of recurrence after chemoradiotherapy. Drug resistance can be mediated by the cargo of small extracellular vesicles (sEVs). Here, we show that high abundance of the transmembrane glycoprotein CD98hc in tumor cells and serum sEVs was associated with ENKTL progression and drug resistance.

Experimental Investigation of the Impact of Blended Fibers on the Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Aeolian Sand Concrete.

To investigate the effect of hybrid fibers on the compressive strength of aeolian sand concrete, compressive strength tests were conducted on aeolian sand concrete with single polypropylene fibers and aeolian sand concrete with mixed polypropylene fibers and calcium carbonate whisker, and their variation rules were studied. Using scanning electron microscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance, the microstructure and pore structure of specimens were analyzed, and a mathematical model of the relationship between compressive strength and pore structure was established with gray entropy analysis. The results show that the compressive strength of hybrid fiber aeolian sand concrete first increases and then decreases with an increase in whisker content.

Mitigation of Salt Stress in Rice by the Halotolerant Plant Growth-Promoting Bacterium D2.

Salinity is a major abiotic stress that seriously affects crop growth worldwide. In this work, we aimed to isolate potential halotolerant plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) to mitigate the adverse impacts of salt stress in rice. An isolate, D2, with multiple plant growth-promoting (PGP) characteristics was identified as D2.

hCINAP regulates the differentiation of embryonic stem cells by regulating NEDD4 liquid-liquid phase-separation-mediated YAP1 activation.

YAP1 functions in lineage differentiation of pluripotent embryonic stem cells (ESCs); however, the detailed mechanisms underlying the regulation of YAP1 activity during ESC differentiation remain elusive. Here, we report that hCINAP serves as a negative regulator of YAP1 during ESC fate decisions. The expression of mCINAP, the murine homolog of hCINAP, is downregulated during the differentiation process of murine ESC (mESC) ectoderm lineage, leading to liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) of NEDD4 and activation of YAP1.

Ultrafast synthesis of laccase-copper phosphate hybrid nanoflowers for efficient degradation of tetracycline antibiotics.

The presence of antibiotics in the environment causes increasing attention due to their potential risks to ecosystems and public health. Laccases are versatile oxidases capable of degrading various organic contaminants including pharmaceuticals. However, the performance of bacterial laccases on tetracycline antibiotics (TCs) degradation is seldom investigated.

Deubiquitinase OTUD6A promotes breast cancer progression by increasing TopBP1 stability and rendering tumor cells resistant to DNA-damaging therapy.

The DNA damage response (DDR) is critical for maintaining cellular homeostasis and genome integrity. Mounting evidence has shown that posttranslational protein modifications play vital roles in the DDR. In this study, we showed that deubiquitinase OTUD6A is involved in the DDR and is important for maintaining genomic stability.

Deubiquitinase OTUB2 exacerbates the progression of colorectal cancer by promoting PKM2 activity and glycolysis.

Aberrant regulation of ubiquitination often leads to metabolic reprogramming in tumor cells. However, the underlying mechanisms are not fully understood. Here we demonstrate that OTUB2, an OTU deubiquitinase, is upregulated in colorectal cancer (CRC) and exacerbates the progression of CRC through modulating the aerobic glycolysis.

Preparation and synthetic dye decolorization ability of magnetic cross-linked enzyme aggregates of laccase from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens.

Laccases are versatile oxidases that are capable of decolorizing various synthetic dyes. Recombinant Bacillus amyloliquefaciens laccase was immobilized as magnetic cross-linked enzyme aggregates (M-CLEAs) for application in dye decolorization. Several parameters influencing the activity recovery were evaluated during the synthesis of M-CLEAs.

The Deubiquitinase USP38 Promotes NHEJ Repair through Regulation of HDAC1 Activity and Regulates Cancer Cell Response to Genotoxic Insults.

The DNA damage response (DDR) is essential for maintaining genome integrity. Mounting evidence reveals that protein modifications play vital roles in the DDR. Here, we show that USP38 is involved in the DDR by regulating the activity of HDAC1.

High-level expression of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens laccase and construction of its chimeric variant with improved stability by domain substitution.

Large-scale application of bacterial laccases is usually limited by their low production, and their recombinant expression in Escherichia coli is prone to form inactive aggregates in the cytoplasm. In this work, we optimized the expression conditions of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens laccase (LacA) in E. coli, and obtained high yield for the extracellular production of LacA.

hCINAP regulates the DNA-damage response and mediates the resistance of acute myelocytic leukemia cells to therapy.

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a genetically heterogeneous malignant disorder of the hematopoietic system, characterized by the accumulation of DNA-damaged immature myeloid precursors. Here, we find that hCINAP is involved in the repair of double-stranded DNA breaks (DSB) and that its expression correlates with AML prognosis. Following DSB, hCINAP is recruited to damage sites where it promotes SENP3-dependent deSUMOylation of NPM1.

NEDDylation antagonizes ubiquitination of proliferating cell nuclear antigen and regulates the recruitment of polymerase η in response to oxidative DNA damage.

NEDDylation has been shown to participate in the DNA damage pathway, but the substrates of neural precursor cell expressed developmentally downregulated 8 (NEDD8) and the roles of NEDDylation involved in the DNA damage response (DDR) are largely unknown. Translesion synthesis (TLS) is a damage-tolerance mechanism, in which RAD18/RAD6-mediated monoubiquitinated proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) promotes recruitment of polymerase η (polη) to bypass lesions. Here we identify PCNA as a substrate of NEDD8, and show that E3 ligase RAD18-catalyzed PCNA NEDDylation antagonizes its ubiquitination.

Brugada phenocopy in a patient with acute pulmonary embolism presenting with recurrent syncope.

Brugada phenocopy (BrP) refers to a group of clinical conditions that have etiologies distinct from Brugada syndrome (BrS). Although both demonstrate features of ST-segment elevation in the right precordial leads on the electrocardiogram (ECG), one must be distinguished from the other as their treatment options are different. We report a male patient who presented with recurrent syncope with a Brugada and a S1Q3T3 pattern on the ECG.

Preparation and characterization of Zr-N-codoped TiO2 nano-photocatalyst and its activity enhanced-mechanism.

Zr-N-codoped TiO2 nano-photocatalyst was prepared through sol-gel method using ammonia water and zirconium nitrate as the source of N and Zr, respectively. The resulting materials were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-vis DRS). XRD results showed that codoping with Zr and N elements could greatly inhibit the phase transformation of TiO2 from anatase to rutile.

Effect of endogenous hydrolytic enzymes pretreatment on the anaerobic digestion of sludge.

In this study, the effects of endogenous amylase, endogenous protease and combined amylase/protease pretreatment of sludge were studied to enhance the efficiency of sludge anaerobic digestion. These enzymes were obtained from bacterial fermentation and bacteria were separated from the sludge. All treatments improved sludge solubilization and acidification but had little influence on the floc sizes.

Purification and characterization of laccase from Pycnoporus sanguineus and decolorization of an anthraquinone dye by the enzyme.

The white rot fungus Pycnoporus sanguineus produced high amount of laccase in the basal liquid medium without induction. Laccase was purified using ultrafiltration, anion-exchange chromatography, and gel filtration. The molecular weight of the purified laccase was estimated as 61.