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Effects of lanthanum element on the rooting of loquat plantlet in vitro
We investigated the rooting rate, the number of roots, and the state of growth of loquat(Eriobotrya japonica Lindi) plantlet in medium where La(NO3)3 (0.5–100.O µmol/L) was added 20 d after transplanting. The act...
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Effects of cerium on nitrogen metabolism of peach plantlet in vitro
The effect of CeCl3 on the rooting and nitrogen metabolism of the peach plantlet in vitro was studied when the CeCl3 was added to the rooted medium. The results showed that the rooting rate and the fresh weight o...
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Effect of La(III) on the growth and aging of root of loquat plantlet in vitro
The effect of lanthanum on the adventitious root growth, activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and peroxidase (POD), O2 production rate, MDA content, and the relative plasma membrane permeabil...
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Influences of Nano-TiO2 on the chloroplast aging of spinach under light
The effects of nano-TiO2 (rutile) on the chloroplast aging of spinach under light were studied. The results showed that when the chloroplasts were illuminated for 1, 5, and 10 min with 500 μmol/cm2/min light inte...
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Evaluation of the Change of Serum Copper and Zinc Concentrations of Dairy Cows with Subclinical Ketosis
Ketosis in dairy cows can lead to poor reproductive success and decreased milk production. Since the serum concentrations of copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) are closely associated with the health status of cows, we ...
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Effects of Subchronic Aluminum Exposure on Serum Concentrations of Iron and Iron-Associated Proteins in Rats
The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of subchronic aluminum (Al) exposure on iron (Fe) homeostasis in rats. One hundred Wistar rats were divided into two groups. Experimental rats were given ...
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Effects of Aluminum Exposure on Bone Mineral Density, Mineral, and Trace Elements in Rats
The purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of aluminum (Al) exposure on bone mineral elements, trace elements, and bone mineral density (BMD) in rats. One hundred Wistar rats were divided randomly...
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Concentrations of Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium, and Iron in the Serum of Dairy Cows with Subclinical Ketosis
Serum concentrations of sodium, potassium, magnesium, and iron were measured in dairy cows with subclinical ketosis. Compared with healthy cows, the subclinically ketotic cows had significantly higher levels o...
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Effects of Aluminum Exposure on Serum Sex Hormones and Androgen Receptor Expression in Male Rats
The effects of aluminum (Al) exposure on reproductive functions of male rats were investigated. Forty male Wistar rats (4 weeks old) weighing 75–95 g were randomly divided into four groups and orally exposed t...
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Effects of Subchronic Aluminum Exposure on the Immune Function of Erythrocytes in Rats
This study assessed effects of aluminum (Al) exposure on the immune function of erythrocytes in rats. Forty male Wistar rats (5 weeks old) weighed 110–120 g were randomly allocated equally into four groups acc...
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Effect of Copper on Levels of Collagen and Alkaline Phosphatase Activity from Chondrocytes in Newborn Piglets In Vitro
The effects of different concentrations of copper on collagen content and alkaline phosphatase (AKP) activity from chondrocytes in newborn piglets were measured. Chondrocytes were cultured in media containing ...
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Effect of Zinc-Bearing Zeolite Clinoptilolite on Growth Performance, Nutrient Retention, Digestive Enzyme Activities, and Intestinal Function of Broiler Chickens
This study was conducted to investigate the effect of zinc-bearing zeolite clinoptilolite (Zn-ZCP) on performance, growth performance, nutrient retention, digestive enzyme activities, and intestinal function i...
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Effect of Zinc on Appetite Regulatory Peptides in the Hypothalamus of Salmonella-Challenged Broiler Chickens
The effects of dietary Zinc (Zn) supplementation on the gene expression of appetite regulatory peptides were investigated in Salmonella-infected broiler chickens. Broiler chickens (Arbor Acres, 1 day old) were al...
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Activation of the Nrf2 Signaling Pathway Involving KLF9 Plays a Critical Role in Allicin Resisting Against Arsenic Trioxide-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Rats
Arsenic trioxide (As2O3) is both the most prevalent, naturally occurring inorganic arsenical threatening human health and an efficient therapeutic for acute promyelocytic leukemia. Regretfully, As2O3-treated canc...
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Attenuating Effect of Zinc and Vitamin E on the Intestinal Oxidative Stress Induced by Silver Nanoparticles in Broiler Chickens
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have been increasingly used as antimicrobial and disinfectant. However, intestinal model studies have shown that AgNPs induce oxidative stress. Hence, this study aims to investigat...
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C-reactive protein promotes tongue squamous cell carcinoma chemoresistance by inhibiting the activation of caspase-3/9 via the CD64/AKT/mTOR pathway
Recent studies have shown that C-reactive protein (CRP) participates in multiple types of cancer development. Here, the aim of this study was to investigate the role of CRP in tongue squamous cell carcinoma (T...
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Harmful Effects of Inorganic Mercury Exposure on Kidney Cells: Mitochondrial Dynamics Disorder and Excessive Oxidative Stress
Mercury is widely used in industry and has caused global environmental pollution. Inorganic mercury accumulates in the body causes damage to many organs, and the kidney is the most susceptible to the toxic eff...
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Overexpression of PYGO1 promotes early cardiac lineage development in human umbilical cord mesenchymal stromal/stem cells by activating the Wnt/β-catenin pathway
Cardiovascular disease still has the highest mortality. Gene‐modified mesenchymal stromal/stem cells could be a promising therapy. Pygo plays an important role in embryonic development and regulates life activiti...
