Analysis of microbial diversity and functions in sediments and overlying water of the Shiliu River.

Background: With the acceleration of urbanization, urban rivers have become a significant component of the urban ecosystem, attracting considerable attention regarding their ecological status and biodiversity. This study focuses on the Shiliu River, aiming to analyze the microbial diversity and functions present in the overlying water and sediments of severely polluted areas.

Methods: This study investigated the Shiliu River.

Associations between exercise and university students' depression during the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown: the mediating role of relative deprivation and subjective exercise experience.

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted daily life globally since its emergence in early 2020. University students experiencing university lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic may exhibit both horizontal relative deprivation (HRD) and vertical relative deprivation (VRD). Furthermore, as a well-established determinant of depression, relative deprivation (RD) warrants further investigation to determine whether it is associated with exercise, which requires more conclusive evidence.

Pan‑cancer analysis of the carcinogenic role of WSB2 in human tumors.

WD repeat and SOCS box containing 2 (WSB2) is an E3 ubiquitin ligase that might be involved in regulating protein stability, thus performing important roles in the development of different types of cancer. However, the biological significance of WSB2 in pan‑cancer is unclear. Pan‑cancer analysis with the online platforms UALCAN and TIMER2.

Mechanisms underlying prostate cancer sensitivity to reactive oxygen species: overcoming radiotherapy resistance and recent clinical advances.

Prostate cancer (PCa) is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality among men. Radiotherapy is the cornerstone of PCa treatment. However, a major limitation of radiotherapy is the development of resistance, which compromises treatment efficacy.

Nonlinear Optical Series A(VO)(SeO) (A = NH, K, and HO) with Large Birefringence Derived from High-Anisotropic VO Octahedra and SeO Pyramids.

With the increasing significance of the laser industry, especially in the 3-5 μm range, mid-infrared (mid-IR) nonlinear optical (NLO) crystals have become crucial components to meet stringent requirements. Herein, a large birefringence is essential for a mid-IR NLO crystal, as it ensures the phase-matching condition for high-conversion efficiency in laser output operation. In this study, three vanadium selenites A(VO)(SeO) (A = NH, K, and HO) with hexagonal tungsten oxide-related structures were prepared, featuring two-dimensional layered structures composed of two second-order Jahn-Teller (SOJT) motifs: distorted VO octahedra and SeO pyramids.

Breaking the beetle barrier: Innovative strategies for controlling Hylurgus ligniperda in China.

Hylurgus ligniperda is a major quarantine pest of forest trees in China. Exploring emergency control techniques in the field can effectively avoid large outbreaks and the spread of H. ligniperda.

and its enhancement effect on the anti-inflammatory function of CII/Gln in MIA-induced osteoarthritis by protecting the intestinal barrier and gut microecology.

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a globally chronic disease affecting middle-aged and elderly individuals, with growing evidences implicating gut microbiota in its pathogenesis. ZW3 (ZW3) shows potential in modulating gut microbiota, protecting intestinal barrier, and regulating immunity. This study explored the therapeutic effects of ZW3, alone and combined with CII/Gln, using a monoiodoacetate (MIA)-induced OA model.

Eco-products value realization and eco-industry design of afforestation in the Karst Desertification Control.

Karst desertification (KD) severely restricts rural development in China's karst regions. To ensure both ecological security and economic sustainability, afforestation is essential for karst desertification control (KDC). This paper utilizes scientific approaches, including Ecological Product (EP) value accounting (which evaluates the value of ecosystem - provided products and services for humans) and data statistical analysis, to explore the functions of afforestation in EP distribution, value realization, and Ecological Industry (EI) formation.

A facultative plasminogen-independent thrombolytic enzyme from Sipunculus nudus.

Current thrombolytic therapies primarily function by converting plasminogen into plasmin, a process dependent on the fibrin-activator complex. This dependence, coupled with the substantial molecular size of plasmin, constrains its effectiveness in degrading D-dimer and restricts its diffusion within thrombi. Here, we introduce a small facultative plasminogen-independent thrombolytic enzyme, snFPITE, isolated from Sipunculus nudus.

Study on the effect of active substances in molasses on the chemical reduction of Cr(VI).

Industrial molasses has garnered significant attention in the fields of food, fermentation and environmental remediation due to its abundant nutrients and antioxidant substances. Cr (VI) can be rapidly reduced by molasses in an acidic environment. In this study, the reducing activity of molasses was systematically analyzed.

Dynamic Metabolite Profile Changes in Semen Ziziphi Spinosae During Ripening.

Rationale: In traditional Chinese medicine, Semen Ziziphi Spinosae (SZS) is employed for alleviating conditions such as neurasthenia, sleep disorders, and anxiety. Its therapeutic effects are attributed to an abundance of biologically active compounds. The main objective of this study was the comparative profiling of SZS from different harvest times using a widely targeted metabolomics approach.

Genome-wide identification of WOX family members in rose and functional analysis of RcWUS1 in embryogenic transformation.

WUSCHEL-related homeobox (WOX) is a class of plant-specific transcription factors and plays vital roles in plant development and evolution. Here, we analyzed WOX family genes of three Rosa species and explored their potential functions in Rosa. A total of 351 WOX genes were identified from Rosa chinensis 'Old Blush' (208), Rosa wichuraiana 'Basye's Thornless' (21) and Rosa rugosa (122).

Linkage Mapping and Identification of Candidate Genes for Cold Tolerance in Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) at the Bud Bursting Stage.

Rice is highly sensitive to low temperatures, making cold stress a significant factor limiting its growth, especially during the bud bursting stage. To address this, an RIL population derived from a cross between cold-tolerant and cold-sensitive rice varieties was used to identify nine QTLs linked to cold tolerance under temperatures of 4 ℃, 5 °C, and 6 ℃ using a high-density genetic map. One candidate gene, LOC_Os07g44410, was identified through gene function annotation, haplotype analysis, and qRT-PCR, with two main haplotypes (Hap1 and Hap2) showing distinct phenotypic differences.

A comprehensive map of DNA-segment copy number variation in 491 genomes of common wheat uncovers genes associated with multiple agronomic traits.

DNA-segment copy number variations (DSCNVs), such as deletions and duplications, are important sources of genomic structural variation. However, the types and sizes of DSCNVs, as well as their genome-wide distribution and potential functions, are poorly understood in wheat. Here, we identified 198 985 DSCNVs by investigating 491 genomes of common wheat and found that they account for 20% of the entire genome.

Highly efficient electrooxidation of biomass-based 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid over a Cu-Ni bimetal-phytic acid hybrid electrocatalyst.

High-performance copper/nickel@phytic acid hybrids (Cu-Ni()@PA) using plant-originated phytic acid as a building block were constructed for the electrooxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid. The optimized Cu-Ni(2)@PA shows excellent performance with high faradaic efficiency (96.7%) and selectivity (97.

Coupling coordination degree and influencing factors of forestry modernization and high quality economic development: an empirical study from provincial panel in China.

Introduction: Forestry modernization (FM) and High quality economic development (HED) are two major goals that must be achieved in the process of economic development from low to high, and they are closely related to each other in their respective internal development mechanisms.

Methods: Based on the analysis of the coupling coordination mechanism between FM and HED, this paper empirically studies the coupling coordination degree and influencing factors of "forestry modernization and high quality economic development" ("FM-HED") using panel data from 30 provinces and cities in China (except Xizang, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) from 2012 to 2020. First, the entropy method and the coupling coordination degree model were used to analyze the temporal changes and spatial differentiation of the coupling coordination between FM and HED.

Tissue oxidative stress and expression of chicken UCP and ANT mRNA in laying hens exposed to acute cold stress.

1. Exposure to stress alters normal homoeostasis and, hence, the antioxidant defence system. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of acute cold temperature on the antioxidant defence system in hens.

comb. nov. () for (≡ ) inferred from phylogenetic evidence.

(≡ ), known as the mulberry rust which is an anamorphic rust fungus forming only aecidioid uredinia, were found on in Ibaraki and Saitama Prefectures, Japan. Molecular phylogenetic analyses using the combined dataset of sequences from 28S and 18S of the nuclear ribosomal RNA gene and Cytochrome-c-oxidase subunit 3 of the mitochondrial DNA revealed that this anamorphic rust fungus was a member of the clade composed of the genus . Therefore, a new combination, is proposed for this species.

The GJB3 correlates with the prognosis, immune cell infiltration, and therapeutic responses in lung adenocarcinoma.

Gap junction protein beta 3 () has been reported as a tumor suppressor in most tumors. However, its role in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) remains unknown. The purpose of this study is to explore the role of in the prognosis and tumor microenvironment of LUAD patients.

Advances in the synthesis and applications of macrocyclic polyamines.

Macrocyclic polyamines constitute a significant class of macrocyclic compounds that play a pivotal role in the realm of supramolecular chemistry. They find extensive applications across diverse domains including industrial and agricultural production, clinical diagnostics, environmental protection and other multidisciplinary fields. Macrocyclic polyamines possess a distinctive cavity structure with varying sizes, depths, electron-richness degrees and flexibilities.

Costs over benefits: mind wandering in sporting performance.

Introduction: Athletes' mind wandering during competition has positive and negative effects. The purpose of this study was to explore the reason for these bidirectional effects.

Methods: We recruited 51 athletes from China to take part in semi-structured interviews in which we explored their experiences of mind wandering in competition.

Developing and validating a Domain-specific Grit Scale for College Athletic Students.

The aim of this study was to create and validate a ten-item Domain-specific Grit Scale for College Athletic Students (DGSCAS) to assess the level of grit among college athletic students. College athletic students from a single independent college located in a northern city in China (526 participants at time 1 and 589 participants at time 2) were assessed according to the scale. Various analyses were conducted in this study, including exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and measurement invariance analysis across different sex and birthplaces.