Objective To investigate the changes in proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines, namely, C‐C motif ligand (CCL) 2 and CCL7, in postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMOP) and to develop a new drug, bindarit (Bnd), for PMOP in an ovariectomized (OVX) mouse model.
Shi‐guo Yuan +6 more
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Bundle sheath (BS) cells exhibit dramatically structural differences and functional variations at physiological, biochemical and epigenetic levels as compared to mesophyll (M) cells in maize.
Shentong Tao, Wenli Zhang
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Longevity of torch ginger inflorescences with 1-methylcyclopropene and preservative solutions=Longevidade de inflorescências de bastão do imperador com 1-metilciclopropeno e soluções conservantes. [PDF]
This work aimed at the assessment of the influence of 1-MCP on ethrel action and on its association with preservative solutions on torch ginger. In the first experiment, the inflorescences were pre-treated with 1-MCP in sealed chambers at concentrations ...
Alessandro Borini Lone +4 more
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Skin of Niagara grapes is thin and light green, but browning and postharvest disease seriously shorten their storage life after harvest. In this study, we studied the effects of 1.0 μL L−1 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) combined with 200 μL L−1 SO2 on the ...
Na Liu, Guofang Xie, Wu Yin, Wang Xinhua
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The Effect of 1-Methylcyclopropene Application Incorporated with Packaging on the Expression of Ethylene-related Genes and Quality Maintenance of Cherry Tomato Cultivars [PDF]
Longevity of 4 Cherry tomato cultivars as the perishable climacteric fruit and the expression of ethylene biosynthesis genes (SAM1, ACS4, ACO1 and ACO4) under packaging (LDPE film) and 1-MCP plus packaging (5 µL L-1 for 48 h at 20 °C) treatments at 20 °C
Fatemeh Taheri +4 more
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Gene expression of ethylene biosynthesis and ethylene signaling involved in chilling injury of Hom Thong Banana [PDF]
This research studied the expression of ethylene-related genes involved with chilling injury (CI) of Hom Thong banana. Bananas fruit were treated with 1-methylcyclopropene (M) or ethylene (E), or left untreated (control; C) before being stored at 7±1 ...
Pattamawan Anusornpornpong +1 more
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Reducing Moringa Leaflet Abscission after Irradiation and during Shipping
Moringa (Moringa oleifera), also known as the pot herb drumstick or horseradish leaves, requires irradiation treatment for insect disinfestation before shipping to the west coast of the United States from Hawai’i.
Robert E. Paull, Gail Uruu
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Monocyte Chemoattractant Protein-1 as a Diagnostic Marker for Detection of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Egypt [PDF]
Background and study aim: Hepatocellullar carcinoma (HCC) is usually diagnosed at advanced stage resulting in limited therapeutic options and poor prognosis. The role of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) in the diagnosis of HCC is controversial.
Nermin Raafat, Sherif Galal
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Effects of 1-MCP on the Mitochondrial Antioxidant Activity and Energy Metabolism of Zucchini Fruits
In order to explore the effects of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) treatment on mitochondrial reactive oxygen metabolism and energy metabolism of zucchini fruits stored at room temperature, this study took 'Taishan Green' zucchini as test materials.
Xiaoyu YU +5 more
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Quality attributes of fresh common bean during storage as postharvest treatment with 1-MCP
Fresh common beans were treated with 1-MCP at 0.5, 1.0, and 1.5 μL L−1 for 20 h at 25°C in an airtight chamber along with a control sample to evaluate the effect of 1-MCP concentration on the quality of fresh common bean during storage. The result showed
Guo-Fang Xie +3 more
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