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Open AccessComprehensive analysis of MAPK gene family in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) and functional characterization of GhMPK31 in regulating defense response to insect infestation
The transcriptomic, phenotypic and metabolomic analysis of transgenic plants overexpressing GhMPK31 in upland cotton revealed the regulation of H2O2 burst and the synthesis of defensive metabolites by GhMPK31.
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Open AccessPrecise fine-turning of GhTFL1 by base editing tools defines ideal cotton plant architecture
CRISPR/Cas-derived base editor enables precise editing of target sites and has been widely used for basic research and crop genetic improvement. However, the editing efficiency of base editors at different tar...
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Open AccessThe chromosome-scale reference genome of mirid bugs (Adelphocoris suturalis) genome provides insights into omnivory, insecticide resistance, and survival adaptation
Adelphocoris suturalis (Hemiptera: Miridae) is a notorious agricultural pest, which causes serious economic losses to a diverse range of agricultural crops around the world. The poor understanding of its genomic ...
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Open AccessAuthor Correction: Single-cell resolution analysis reveals the preparation for reprogramming the fate of stem cell niche in cotton lateral meristem
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Open AccessSingle-cell resolution analysis reveals the preparation for reprogramming the fate of stem cell niche in cotton lateral meristem
Somatic embryogenesis is a major process for plant regeneration. However, cell communication and the gene regulatory network responsible for cell reprogramming during somatic embryogenesis are still largely un...
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Open AccessCompound Qiying Granules alleviates diabetic peripheral neuropathy by inhibiting endoplasmic reticulum stress and apoptosis
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a major complication of diabetes. This study aimed to investigate the therapeutic effects and molecular mechanisms of Compound Qiying Granules (CQYG) for DPN.
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Open AccessConditional QTL map** for seed germination and seedling traits under salt stress and candidate gene prediction in wheat
Breeding new wheat varieties with salt resistance is one of the best ways to solve a constraint on the sustainability and expansion of wheat cultivation. Therefore, understanding the molecular components or ge...
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The accounting and trading information channels of excess control rights on IPO long-term return in China
This paper investigates how excess control rights of the ultimate owners in pyramids influence corporate value. Analyzing a hand-collected cross-section of 1420 initial public offerings (IPOs) in China with fa...
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Identification of Genetic Loci and Candidate Genes Related to the Sensory and Textural Properties of Chinese White Noodles by Genome-wide Association Study Using Common Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
Noodles are a staple food in China, and their quality and sensory characteristics directly affect the consumer’s quality of life. Therefore, dissecting the main traits affecting noodle quality at the molecular...
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Open AccessDevelopment of an efficient and precise adenine base editor (ABE) with expanded target range in allotetraploid cotton (Gossypium hirsutum)
Base editors (BEs) display diverse applications in a variety of plant species such as Arabidopsis, rice, wheat, maize, soybean, and cotton, where they have been used to mediate precise base pair conversions wi...
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Spatial Distribution and Ecological Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Sediments of a Heavily Polluted Maozhou River, Southern China
In this study, eighteen 3.30-m-long sediment profiles were sampled in Maozhou River. In order to investigate the sediment pollution status and potential sources of heavy metals, we performed heavy metal conten...
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Open AccessAssociation between TIMP-2 gene polymorphism and breast cancer in Han Chinese women
TIMP-2 gene plays an important role in the development of breast cancer. The present study was conducted to evaluate whether TIMP-2 gene polymorphisms are associated with breast cancer risk in a Han Chinese cohor...
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Open AccessEffects of VEGFR1+ hematopoietic progenitor cells on pre-metastatic niche formation and in vivo metastasis of breast cancer cells
The pre-metastatic niche has been shown to play a critical role in tumor metastasis, and its formation is closely related to the tumor microenvironment. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms remain uncl...
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Oxidative Damage and Genetic Toxicity Induced by DBP in Earthworms (Eisenia fetida)
Di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP) is one of the most ubiquitous plasticizers used worldwide. However, it has negatives effects on the soil, water, atmosphere, and other environmental media and can cause serious pollutio...
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Pulse-coupled neural networks and parameter optimization methods
In this paper, a review of parameter optimization methods of pulse-coupled neural networks (PCNNs) is presented. Considering that PCNN has been used in image processing for many years, the aim of this paper wa...
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Open Accessl-Ornithine affects peripheral clock gene expression in mice
The peripheral circadian clock is entrained by factors in the external environment such as scheduled feeding, exercise, and mental and physical stresses. In addition, recent studies in mice demonstrated that s...
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Medical image registration based on self-adapting pulse-coupled neural networks and mutual information
Medical image registration plays a dominant role in medical image analysis and clinical research. In this paper, we present a new coarse-to-fine method based on pulse-coupled neural networks (PCNNs) and mutual...
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Open AccessIncreased therapeutic efficacy of combination of azithromycin and ceftazidime on Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm in an animal model of ureteral stent infection
Infection caused by ureteral stent indwelling is one of the most difficult medical problems, since once bacteria reside in biofilms they are extremely resistant to antibiotics as well as to the host immune def...
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A New Method for Driver Fatigue Detection Based on Eye State
Fatigue driving is one of main problems threatening driving safety. Therefore, it attracts numerous researchers interests. This paper introduces a new method based on eye feature to research the fatigue drivin...
