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** Dong-ming
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Population structure and dynamics of Pinus massoniana Lamb. on mount **yun, Sichuan, China
Masson Pine (Pinus massoniana Lamb.) is a pioneer in forest succession in the subtropics of East Asia. However, the species persits, though with decreasing abundance, throughout the various successional phases. A...
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cDNA sequence of a virus-inducible, glycine-rich protein gene from rice
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New splitting method for wood fracture characterization
A testing procedure with a new and simple specimen shape is presented which is appropriate to characterize fracturing of inhomogeneous and complex materials like wood. With this, the fracture energy of spruce ...
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Hemoglobin biocatalyst polymerization of aniline by UV-vis spectraphotometry
A biocatalytic route for the synthesis of a water soluble and conducting complex of polyaniline (PANI)/sodium dodecylsulfate (SDS) is presented. Hemoglobin is used in SDS anion surfactant. The polymerization p...
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Open AccessSpecific expression of lacZ and cre recombinase in fetal thymic epithelial cells by multiplex gene targeting at the Foxn1 locus
Thymic epithelial cells (TECs) promote thymocyte maturation and are required for the early stages of thymocyte development and for positive selection. However, investigation of the mechanisms by which TECs per...
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Use of Porphyra spheroplasts as feed additive for red sea bream
Two test diets with and without 5% Porphyra spheroplasts (PS) were formulated using white fishmeal as the main protein source. Red sea bream Pagrus major (mean body weight 15.4±0.1 g) were maintained in a flow-th...
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Identification of a Polygonum cuspidatum three-intron gene encoding a type III polyketide synthase producing both naringenin and p-hydroxybenzalacetone
Benzalacetone synthase (BAS) is a member of the plant-specific type III PKS superfamily that catalyzes a one-step decarboxylative condensation of 4-coumaroyl-CoA with malonyl-CoA to produce p-hydroxybenzalacetone...
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Salicylic acid activates artemisinin biosynthesis in Artemisia annua L.
This paper provides evidence that salicylic acid (SA) can activate artemisinin biosynthesis in Artemisia annua L. Exogenous application of SA to A. annua leaves was followed by a burst of reactive oxygen species ...
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Unprotected condition of a new breeding Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata) population in **shan, Hebei Province, China
A new breeding population of Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata, Linnaeus) was first recorded in 2003 in Jiaotanzhuang-Hehekou region of **shan county, Hebei Province, China. Recently, the gradually increasing pop...
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Patterns of habitat selection and use by Macaca mulatta tcheliensis in winter and early spring in temperate forest, Jiyuan, China
The chosen habitat of any animal species comprises a range of environmental features that provide adequate resources for its continuous survival. Consequently, the criteria of habitat selection by animals, com...
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Mucor irregularis Infection and Lethal Midline Granuloma: A Case Report and Review of Published Literature
Mucor irregularis (Rhizomucor variabilis) infection and lethal midline granuloma (LMG) are characterized by progressive swelling, ulceration, and destruction of the central face t...
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Expression and Localization of Amorpha-4,11-diene Synthase in Artemisia annua L.
Artemisia annua L. is the only commercial source of the widely used antimalarial compound artemisinin. Biosynthesis of artemisinin has been proposed to take place in glandular trichomes. The firs...
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The Time-Dependent Manner of Sinusoidal Electromagnetic Fields on Rat Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells Proliferation, Differentiation, and Mineralization
Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) are used clinically to promote fracture healing and slow down osteoporosis without knowledge of optimal parameters and underlying principles. In the present study, we investigate ...
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Engrailed-2 is down-regulated but also ectopically expressed in clear cell renal cell carcinoma
Engrailed-2 (EN2), a member of the homeobox family of genes, encodes a homeodomain-containing transcription factor that is thought to be a potential oncogene in a number of cancers. Becau...
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The prognostic value of osteopontin expression in non-small cell lung cancer: a meta-analysis
To investigate the association of Osteopontin (OPN) expression in tumor tissue with clinicopathological features of non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) patients. Publications assessing the clinicopathologica...
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Open AccessGenomes of the rice pest brown planthopper and its endosymbionts reveal complex complementary contributions for host adaptation
The brown planthopper, Nilaparvata lugens, the most destructive pest of rice, is a typical monophagous herbivore that feeds exclusively on rice sap, which migrates over long distances. Outbreaks of it have re-occ...
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Open AccessIdentification of the relationship between Chinese Adiantum reniforme var. sinense and Canary Adiantum reniforme
There are different opinions about the relationship of two disjunctively distributed varieties Adiantum reniforme L. var. sinense Y.X.Lin and Adiantum reniforme L. Adiantum reniforme var. sinense is an endangered...
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Molecular characterization of Beclin 1 in rare minnow (Gobiocypris rarus) and its expression after waterborne cadmium exposure
Beclin 1 plays an important role in autophagy and apoptosis which are well documented in mammals. However, relevant reports are rare in fish. This study characterized Beclin 1 of the rare minnow Gobiocypris rarus
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Genetic Diversity and Population Structure Patterns in Chinese Cherry (Prunus pseudocerasus Lindl) Landraces
Chinese cherry (Prunus pseudocerasus Lindl.) is an ancient fruit crop with highly economic and ornamental values. It originated in China and the cultivation history can be traced back to 3,000 - 4,000 years ago. ...
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Acne-Like Subcutaneous Phaeohyphomycosis Caused by Cladosporium cladosporioides: A Rare Case Report and Review of Published Literatures
We report a rare case of subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis caused by Cladosporium cladosporioides. A 21-year-old man was presented to our clinic with the history of cysts and nodules on his face and neck for 5 years...
