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Open AccessComparative transcriptome analysis of resistant and susceptible wheat in response to Rhizoctonia cerealis
Sheath blight is an important disease caused by Rhizoctonia cerealis that affects wheat yields worldwide. No wheat varieties have been identified with high resistance or immunity to sheath blight. Understanding t...
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Effects of Taurine on Serum Indexes of Broilers with Chronic Heat Stress
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of taurine on tissue injury, protein metabolism, and basal metabolism of broilers after chronic heat stress by detecting serum physiological and biochemical...
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Taurine Prevents Liver Injury by Reducing Oxidative Stress and Cytochrome C-Mediated Apoptosis in Broilers Under Low Temperature
Hypoxia caused by low ambient temperature leads to hypoxemia in broilers, which aggravates the metabolic burden of the liver. Liver damage is closely related to oxidative stress and apoptosis. It has been prov...
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Open AccessNpr2 mutant mice show vasodilation and undeveloped adipocytes in mesentery
The biological importance for the signaling of C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP) and natriuretic peptide receptor B (NPR-B) has been recognized. However, the details remain unclear and are debatable. The Npr2 is a...
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Taurine attenuates isoproterenol-induced H9c2 cardiomyocytes hypertrophy by improving antioxidative ability and inhibiting calpain-1-mediated apoptosis
Pathological cardiac hypertrophy is ultimately accompanied by cardiomyocyte apoptosis. Apoptosis mainly related to calpain-1-mediated apoptotic pathways. Studies had proved that taurine can maintain heart heal...
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Molecular characteristics and inheritance of a chromosome segment from Psathyrostachys huashanica Keng in a wheat background
Psathyrostachys huashanica Keng (2n = 2x = 14, NsNs) is a valuable genetic resource for wheat improvement because of its high resistance to diseases and high tillering ability. In the present study, a wheat-P. hu...
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Open AccessMolecular cytogenetic characterization of a novel wheat–Psathyrostachys huashanica Keng T3DS-5NsL•5NsS and T5DL-3DS•3DL dual translocation line with powdery mildew resistance
Psathyrostachys huashanica Keng (2n = 2x = 14, NsNs) carries many outstanding agronomic traits, therefore is a valuable resource for wheat genetic improvement. Wheat–P. huashanica translocation lines are importan...
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Taurine prevents cardiomyocyte apoptosis by inhibiting the calpain-1/cytochrome c pathway during RVH in broilers
The calpain-1-activated apoptotic pathway plays a key role in right ventricular hypertrophy (RVH). Taurine has been shown to attenuate apoptosis by inhibiting calpain activity. This experiment aimed to determi...
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Molecular cytogenetic characterization of a novel wheat–Psathyrostachys huashanica Keng 5Ns (5D) disomic substitution line with stripe rust resistance
Psathyrostachys huashanica Keng (2n = 2x = 14, NsNs) is a valuable genetic resource for improved wheat breeding, because of its high fecundity, vigorous growth, and resistance to diseases. In this study, a novel ...
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Taurine Prevented Hypoxia Induced Chicken Cardiomyocyte Apoptosis Through the Inhibition of Mitochondrial Pathway Activated by Calpain-1
Objective To determine whether taurine has protective effects on chicken myocardial apoptosis induced by hypoxic condition through inhibiting calpain-1 derived mitochondrial apoptotic pathway. Methods Chicken pri...
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Preventive or Curative Administration of Taurine Regulates Lipid Metabolism in the Liver of Rats with Alcoholic Liver Disease
Excessive consumption causes alcoholic liver disease (ALD), which injures hepatocytes and induces imbalance of lipid metabolism. Taurine is known to protect the liver from various liver injuries, and relieve l...
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Taurine Inhibited Uric Acid Uptake in HK-2 Renal Tubular Epithelial Cells
It has been confirmed by our laboratory that taurine could decrease uric acid levels in hyperuricemic rats and regulate the expressions of some urate transporters. The present study aims to investigate the eff...
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Taurine Improves Lipid Metabolism and Skeletal Muscle Sensitivity to Insulin in Rats Fed with High Sugar and High Fat Diet
Metabolic syndrome is a lifestyle-related disease caused by high nutrient condition and lack of exercise. The insulin resistance due to obesity has attracted attention as an underlying mechanism of metabolic s...
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Effects of Taurine on Bowel Inflammatory Factor of Small Intestinal Mucosa Impaired by Heat Stress in Broilers
This study investigated the effects of taurine on bowel inflammation resulting from heat stress in broilers, with the intent of providing insight into potential improvement of the condition of broilers. A tota...
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Taurine Promotes In-vitro Follicle Development, Oocyte Maturation, Fertilization and Cleavage of rats
It is well known that a large quantity of taurine is present in mammalian ovaries. Taurine reportedly promotes the secretion of female reproductive hormones by stimulating hypothalamus-pituitary-gonadal axis f...
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Taurine prevents ethanol-induced apoptosis mediated by mitochondrial or death receptor pathways in liver cells
One pathogenic mechanism of ethanol-induced liver injury is the excessive production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which may result in alcoholic liver disease (ALD) characterized by cell death due to necro...
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Open AccessMagnetic stratigraphic dating of marine hydrogenetic ferromanganese crusts
Deep-sea hydrogenetic ferromanganese crusts are both potential polymetallic resources and records of long-term environmental changes. For palaeoceanographic studies, it is important to construct a detailed and...
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Taurine Inhibits Kupffer Cells Activation Induced by Lipopolysaccharide in Alcoholic Liver Damaged Rats
Taurine, a β free amino-acid, takes various biological functions including maintain the normal hepatic structure and function. In this study, the regulation mechanism of taurine on lipopolysaccharide (LPS) ind...
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Effects of Taurine and l-Arginine on the Apoptosis of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells in Insulin Resistance Hypertensive Rats
Objective: In order to find the effects and mechanism of taurine and l-arginine on the apoptosis of VSMCs in insulin resistance hypertensive rats. Methods: 25% fructose were administered in the drinking water to...
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Taurine Reverses Atrial Structural Remodeling in Ach-Cacl2 Induced Atrial Fibrillation Rats
Taurine has been reported to have anti-arrhythmia effects, but the anti-atrial fibrillation (AF) effects and its mechanism remain incompletely understood. In the present study, the therapy effects and partly m...
