Dietary glutamine (Gln) supplementation increased the ATP levels and promoted cell proliferation in the rumen epithelium of feed‐restricted yaks. Besides, Gln inhibited ROS accumulation and reduced oxidative damage and apoptosis in the rumen epithelium of feed‐restricted yaks.
Ziqi Yue +10 more
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RNAi efficiency, systemic properties, and novel delivery methods for pest insect control : what we know so far [PDF]
In recent years, the research on the potential of using RNA interference (RNAi) to suppress crop pests has made an outstanding growth. However, given the variability of RNAi efficiency that is observed in many insects, the development of novel approaches
Christiaens, Olivier +3 more
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Traditional Uses, Origins, Chemistry and Pharmacology of Bombyx batryticatus: A Review
Bombyx batryticatus (B. batryticatus), a well-known traditional animal Chinese medicine, has been commonly used in China for thousands of years. The present paper reviewed advances in traditional uses, origin, chemical constituents, pharmacology and ...
Meibian Hu +9 more
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Silk fibroin‐based biomaterials for spinal cord injury repair: Recent advances and future prospects
A comprehensive review on the design principles and current strategies of silk fibroin‐based biomaterials in spinal cord injury repair, focusing on environmentally friendly processing techniques, and the strategies for designing composite scaffolds as well as discussing the advantages and current challenges of silk fibroin‐based biomaterials in spinal ...
Xiaoliang Cui +7 more
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Identification of Multiple Functional Receptors for Tyramine on an Insect Secretory Epithelium [PDF]
The biogenic amine tyramine (TA) regulates many aspects of invertebrate physiology and development. Although three TA receptor subtypes have been identified (TAR1-3), specific receptors have not been linked to physiological responses in native tissue. In
Blumenthal, Edward M, Zhang, Haiying
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Molecular bases of insect odorant receptor function: specificity and evolution
ABSTRACT Insect odorant receptors (ORs) are a class of chemoreceptors that insects use to detect volatile cues in their environment. In recent years, major advances in the field of structural biology have made it possible to obtain the first structures of insect ORs.
Zibo Li +5 more
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Complete mitochondrial genome and phylogenetic analysis of Bombyx mandarina strain Shiquan
Bombyx mandarina is generally thought to be the wild ancestor nearest to the domesticated silkworm, Bombyx mori. Here, we report the complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of B. mandarina strain Shiquan.
Gang Meng +5 more
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Virus-induced opposite effect on Bombyx mori gene transcriptions [PDF]
Bombyx mori bidensovirus (BmBDV) and Bombyx mori nucleopolyhedrovirus (BmNPV) are serious pathogens of Bombyx mori. In this study, we reported the changes of transcription level of several immune genes, including bmi, argo, dicer, cap1, cap3 and car ...
Y Yin +5 more
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Forcibly Spinning Using Bombyx Mori Silkworm Anesthetized by the Water Narcosis Treatment
Herein, the anesthetization of Bombyx mori silkworms via the water narcosis treatment by soaking in room-temperature water for 1 h was found effective in keeping the tensile strength of its forcibly spun silk filament comparable to that of naturally spun
Yutaka Kawahara +4 more
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Gel filtration chromatography [PDF]
Gel-filtration chromatography is a popular and versatile technique that permits the effective separation of proteins and other biological molecules in high yield. Here, the basis of the method is described and typical matrix types are contrasted.
Cummins, Phil +2 more
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