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Molecular characterization of QTL for grain zinc and iron concentrations in wheat landrace Chinese Spring
Three stable QTL for grain zinc concentration were identified in wheat landrace Chinese Spring. Favorable alleles were more frequent in landraces than in modern wheat cultivars.
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Fine-map** and validation of the major quantitative trait locus QFlANG-4B for flag leaf angle in wheat
This study precisely mapped and validated a quantitative trait locus (QTL) located on chromosome 4B for flag leaf angle in wheat.
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Enzyme-assisted extraction of essential oil from Cinnamomum longepaniculatum (Gamble) N. Chao ex H. W. Li and anxiolytic activity
This work was designed to evaluate the effect of four enzyme-assisted extraction (EAE) combined hydrodistillation (HD) methods on the yield, microstructure and chemical composition of essential oil (EO) from l...
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Exploiting genomic tools for genetic dissection and improving the resistance to Fusarium stalk rot in tropical maize
A stable genomic region conferring FSR resistance at ~250 Mb on chromosome 1 was identified by GWAS. Genomic prediction has the potential to improve FSR resistance.
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Open AccessCRISPR–Cas9 applications in T cells and adoptive T cell therapies
T cell immunity is central to contemporary cancer and autoimmune therapies, encompassing immune checkpoint blockade and adoptive T cell therapies. Their diverse characteristics can be reprogrammed by different...
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Identification and functional analysis of a chromosome 2D fragment harboring TaFPF1 gene with the potential for yield improvement using a late heading wheat mutant
A chromosome fragment influencing wheat heading and grain size was identified using map** of m406 mutant. The study of TaFPF1 in this fragment provides more insights into wheat yield improvement.
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Improved Biocompatibility and Angiogenesis of the Bone Titanium Scaffold through ERK1/2 Signaling Mediated by an Attached Strontium Element
The promotion of early osseointegration is crucial for the success of biomedical titanium implants. Physical and chemical modifications to the material surface can significantly compensate for the lack of bioc...
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Hypoxia-Challenged Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Cell-Derived Exosomal circR3HCC1L Drives Tumor Growth Via Upregulating PKM2 Through Sequestering miR-873-5p
Pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PAAD) is a fatal disease with poor survival. Increasing evidence show that hypoxia-induced exosomes are associated with cancer progression. Here, we aimed to investigate the function...
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Recovery and characterization of β-glucosidase-producing non-Saccharomyces yeasts from the fermentation broth of Vitis labruscana Baily × Vitis vinifera L. for investigation of their fermentation characteristics
The present study focuses on investigating 60 strains of yeast isolated from the natural fermentation broth of Vitis labruscana Baily × Vitis vinifera L. These strains underwent screening using lysine culture med...
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An Efficient Probe-Based Quantitative PCR Assay Targeting Human-Specific DNA in ST6GALNAC3 for the Quantification of Human Cells in Preclinical Animal Models
Precise quantification of human cells in preclinical animal models by a sensitive and specific approach is warranted. The probe-based quantitative PCR (qPCR) assay as a sensitive and swift approach is suitable...
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Profiling the selected hotspots for ear traits in two maize–teosinte populations
Eight selected hotspots related to ear traits were identified from two maize–teosinte populations.
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The Involvement of Lactic Acid Bacteria and Their Exopolysaccharides in the Biosorption and Detoxication of Heavy Metals in the Gut
Heavy metal pollution has become one of the most important global environmental issues. The human health risk posed by heavy metals encountered through the food chain and occupational and environmental exposur...
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Increased Expression of PHGDH Under High-Selenium Stress In Vivo
The purpose of this study is to explore the glycolytic remodeling under high-selenium (Se) stress. Three groups of male C57BL/6J mice were fed on diets with different Se contents (0.03, 0.15, and 0.30 mg Se/kg...
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Retraction Note: Two Transition Metal Coordination Polymers: Luminescent Sensing Properties and Treatment Effect on Chronic Periodontitis by Reducing IL-6 and TNF-α Content
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A (Traditional Chinese Medicine) TCM-Inspired Doxorubicin Resistance Reversing Strategy: Preparation, Characterization, and Application of a Co-loaded pH-Sensitive Liposome
In this study, nano-strategy for combined medication of active compounds from traditional Chinese medicine herbs was proposed to achieve the synergistic effects of inhibiting the doxorubicin (DOX) resistance, ...
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The genetic architecture of prolificacy in maize revealed by association map** and bulk segregant analysis
Here, we revealed maize prolificacy highly correlated with domestication and identified a causal gene ZmEN1 located in one novel QTL qGEN261 that regulating maize prolificacy by using multiple-map** methods.
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Composition and Diversity of Endophytic Rhizosphere Microbiota in Apple Tree with Different Ages
In order to determine the underlying mechanism of the senescence occurring in older apple trees, the effects of tree age on the community structure and dominant genus of endophytic rhizosphere bacteria in appl...
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Wheat NAC-A18 regulates grain starch and storage proteins synthesis and affects grain weight
Wheat NAC-A18 regulates both starch and storage protein synthesis in the grain, and a haplotype with positive effects on grain weight showed increased frequency during wheat breeding in China.
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Analysis of endophytic bacterial flora of mulberry cultivars susceptible and resistant to bacterial wilt using metagenomic sequencing and culture-dependent approach
Endophytes have a wide range of potential in maintaining plant health and sustainable agricultural environmental conditions. In this study, we analysed the diversity of endophytic bacteria in four mulberry cul...
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Exploring the Chemical Space of Proluciferins as Probe Substrates for Human Cytochrome P450 Enzymes
We report the synthesis of 21 new proluciferin compounds that bear a small aliphatic ether group connected to the 6’ hydroxy function of firefly luciferin and either contain an acid or methyl ester function at...
