Genome-Wide Identification, Characterization, and Expression Analysis of Gene Family in .

Nitrogen (N) is crucial for plant growth and stress resistance and is primarily absorbed and transported by nitrate transporters (NRT). , known for its strong salt-alkali stress resistance, and genes have rarely been reported. This study aims to identify and analyze the gene family to understand its composition, evolutionary patterns, and roles in salt stress responses.

Genome-Wide Identification and Evolution of Core Cell Cycle Genes in Marchantia polymorpha: Insights Into Redundancy, Stress, and Functional Evolution.

The cell cycle is a fundamental process of plant growth, development, and reproduction, in which cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) and cyclins (CYCs) play central roles in regulating the progression through various stages. These proteins are coordinated with multiple interacting partners to ensure the accurate execution of essential biological events such as DNA replication, chromosome segregation, and cell division. Marchantia polymorpha, one of the earliest diverging land plant species, has emerged as a key model for exploring fundamental mechanisms in plant biology and evolution.

Liver cirrhosis may increase the incidence of delayed bleeding and mortality after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography for common bile duct stones.

Background And Purpose: Choledocholithiasis is a common disease. However, the results of studies on the complications of choledocholithiasis with cirrhosis by endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) are inconsistent. Therefore, the purpose of this prospective study is to compare the incidence of postoperative complications of ERCP between choledocholithiasis with cirrhosis and those without cirrhosis.

Functional Characterization of KNOX and BELL Genes in Temperature-Responsive Floral Morphogenesis of Passion Fruit ().

Passion fruit (), a tropical crop of significant economic value, exhibits temperature-sensitive floral development. Here, we identified 23 transcription factors () and characterized their roles in floral organogenesis and thermal adaptation. Phylogenetic analysis classified into and subfamilies, with conserved domain architectures and cis-regulatory elements linked to stress and hormone signaling.

Short-Term Effectiveness of Ustekinumab in Crohn's Disease: Results from a Real-World Retrospective Multicenter Study in China.

Background: There are few data on ustekinumab treatment for Crohn's disease (CD) in a Chinese population. Our study is a real-world retrospective multicenter study aimed at exploring the effectiveness of ustekinumab in CD patients and comparing the effectiveness of first line and second line treatments.

Methods: Laboratory indicators, CD activity index (CDAI) and simple endoscopic score for CD (SES-CD) scores of patients at the 8th, 16th and 24th weeks of treatment were collected, and the clinical remission rate, clinical response rate, endoscopic remission rate and endoscopic response rate were calculated, and the patients were divided into first line group and second line group for comparison.

Association of Log Odds of Positive Lymph Nodes with Overall Survival in Patients with Primary Malignant Anorectal Melanoma: A Population-Based Study.

Background: Malignant anorectal melanoma (AM) is a rare tumor characterized by its aggressive behavior. To date, there has been no comprehensive investigation into the association between the log odds of positive lymph nodes (LODDS) and the prognosis of patients with malignant AM who have undergone surgical intervention.

Methods: Data were extracted from the Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) database for patients diagnosed with primary malignant AM who have undergone surgical intervention between 2000 and 2021.

Heterologous overexpression of the Suaeda glauca stress-associated protein (SAP) family genes enhanced salt tolerance in Arabidopsis transgenic lines.

Stress-associated proteins (SAPs), characterized by zinc finger domains, play a crucial role in regulating plant responses to various stresses. These proteins modulate stress-related gene expression and are integral to enhancing plant immunity, development, cell proliferation, and hormone regulation. In this study, we conducted a genome-wide analysis of the SAP gene family in Suaeda glauca (S.

Clinical application and effectiveness analysis of modified Asia-Pacific colorectal cancer screening score combined with fecal occult blood test for colorectal cancer screening in asymptomatic population.

Aims: To evaluate the value of the modified Asia-Pacific colorectal cancer screening (APCS) scoring system combined with fecal occult blood test (FOBT) for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in asymptomatic population of Wannan region.

Methods: We prospectively collected and investigated asymptomatic individuals attending Yijishan Hospital (the first affiliated hospital of Wannan Medical College) from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022. All enrolled patients received modified APCS scores and FOBT before colonoscopy.

Impact of prolonged surgical waiting time on cancer-specific mortality in stage I-II pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma patients who received radical resection.

Background: The impact of prolonged surgical waiting time (SWT) on the prognosis of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) remains controversial. This study aimed to explore the impact of prolonged SWT on PDAC-specific mortality (PSM).

Methods: The data of patients with stage I-II primary PDAC who received radical resection were obtained from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database.

Gamma-Glutamyl Transpeptidase to Neutrophil Ratio as Prognostic Indicator for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients Post-Curative Resection.

Background: The close association between inflammation and the clinical outcomes of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has been extensively documented. This study aims to analyze the association between a novel inflammatory indicator, the gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase to neutrophil ratio (GNR), and HCC prognosis following curative resection.

Methods: A cohort of 204 eligible HCC cases were included.

Evaluating Native Strains as Potential Biocontrol Agents against Tea Anthracnose Caused by .

Anthracnose of the tea plant (), caused by spp., poses a significant threat to both the yield and quality of tea production. To address this challenge, researchers have looked to the application of endophytic bacteria as a natural alternative to the use chemical pesticides, offering potential for enhancing disease resistance and abiotic stress tolerance in tea plants.

Exploration and verification a 13-gene diagnostic framework for ulcerative colitis across multiple platforms via machine learning algorithms.

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease with intricate pathogenesis and varied presentation. Accurate diagnostic tools are imperative to detect and manage UC. This study sought to construct a robust diagnostic model using gene expression profiles and to identify key genes that differentiate UC patients from healthy controls.

[Application of speech induced ABR in rehabilitation intervention for hearing impaired children].

Exploring the electrophysiological changes of auditory rehabilitation in young children with hearing impairment, providing more methods for early assessment and intervention. Twenty children aged 2-4 were enrolled, with moderate hearing loss and no other abnormalities in the ears. Divide them into group 1 with normal hearing, group 2 with abnormal hearing, group 3 with abnormal hearing receiving hearing aid intervention for one year, and group 4 with abnormal hearing receiving hearing aid and language training rehabilitation for one year.

Genetic variation in the triosephosphate isomerase gene of the fall armyworm and its distribution across China.

The fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda, has colonized and caused consistent damage in the Eastern hemisphere. The identification of various FAW strains is essential for developing precise prevention and control measures. The triosephosphate isomerase (Tpi) gene is recognized as an effective marker closely linked to FAW subpopulations.

Small Auxin Up RNA (SAUR) gene family identification and functional genes exploration during the floral organ and fruit developmental stages in pineapple (Ananas comosus L.) and its response to salinity and drought stresses.

In plants, sexual reproduction relies on the proper development of floral organs that facilitate the successful development of fruits and seeds. Auxin responsive small auxin-up RNA (SAUR) genes play essential roles in floral organ formation and fruit development. However, little is known about the role of SAUR genes in pineapple floral organ formation and fruit development as well as stress responses.

Serum CA724 has no diagnostic value for gastrointestinal tumors.

Objective: This study aimed to explore the predictive values of serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), carbohydrate antigen (CA) 199, CA125 and CA724 in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal tumors.

Methods: Among patients treated for gastrointestinal tumors at the First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College between December 2020 and March 2022, 572 patients were reviewed as the tumor group, and 700 healthy subjects from the physical examination center of the same hospital were reviewed as the control group. We evaluated the correlation between serum CEA, CA199, CA125, CA724 levels and pathological features in 572 patients with gastrointestinal tumors.

Assessment of the correlation between clinical and radiological outcomes in patients suffering from mild to moderate cervical spine dysfunction symptoms: a prospective study.

Background: Neck pain and cervical disc degeneration (CDD) are common findings. Valid data on correlation between clinical scores and radiological grade of CDD in patients with mild to moderate clinical disability are not available. The study has been designed to investigate the correlation between clinical and radiological outcomes in these patients.

Identification and expression analysis of pineapple sugar transporters reveal their role in the development and environmental response.

In plants, sugars are required for several essential functions, including growth, storage, signaling, defense and reproduction. Sugar transporters carry out the controlled movement of sugars from source (leaves) to sink (fruits and roots) tissues and determine the overall development of the plant. Various types of sugar transporter families have been described in plants, including sucrose transporters (SUC/SUT), monosaccharide transporter (MST) and SWEET (from Sugar Will Eventually be Exported Transporters).

Interstitial Lung Disease as an Extraintestinal Manifestation of Crohn's Disease in the Time of COVID-19: A Rare Case Report and Review of the Literature.

Introduction: Recently, the extraintestinal manifestations of Crohn's disease (CD) have attracted more and more attention, among which interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a rare extraintestinal manifestation. Clinical presentation is polymorphic and pathogenesis remains unclear. The purpose of this article is to elaborate on these rare extraintestinal manifestations of CD, and the importance of short-term chest computed tomography (CT) for differential diagnosis is emphasized.

Genomic insights of the genes in kenaf ( L.) reveal that improves the plant's tolerance to the salinity stress.

The WRKY transcription factors (TFs) are among the most diverse TF families of plants. They are implicated in various processes related to plant growth and stress response. Kenaf ( L.

Expression characterization and cross-species complementation uncover the functional conservation of YABBY genes for leaf abaxial polarity and carpel polarity establishment in Saccharum spontaneum.

Background: Cell polarity establishment and maintenance is indispensable for plant growth and development. In plants, the YABBY transcription factor family has a distinct role in leaf asymmetric polarity establishment and lateral organ initiation. However, for the important sugar crop Saccharum, little information on YABBY genes is available.