Response of photosynthetic capacity and antioxidative system of chloroplast in two wucai (Brassica campestris L.) genotypes against chilling stress. [PDF]
Physiol Mol Biol Plants, 2020 Chilling stress during the growing season could cause a series of changes in wucai (Brassica campestris L.). WS-1 (chilling-tolerant genotype) and Ta2 (chilling-sensitive genotype) were sampled in present study to explore the chilling tolerance mechanisms.
Wang J +8 more
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Genetic mapping of AhVt1, a novel genetic locus that confers the variegated testa color in cultivated peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) and its utilization for marker-assisted selection [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant Science, 2023 IntroductionPeanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is an important cash crop worldwide. Compared with the ordinary peanut with pure pink testa, peanut with variegated testa color has attractive appearance and a higher market value.
Hao Chen +13 more
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Bta-miR-34b controls milk fat biosynthesis via the Akt/mTOR signaling pathway by targeting RAI14 in bovine mammary epithelial cells [PDF]
Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology, 2021 Background The biosynthesis of milk fat affects both the technological properties and organoleptic quality of milk and dairy products. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are endogenous small non-coding RNAs that inhibit the expression of their mRNA targets and are ...
Yujuan Wang +5 more
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Survival analysis and development of a prognostic nomogram for patients with hepatitis B virus-associated hepatocellular carcinoma [PDF]
Heliyon, 2023 Background and aims: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a common cause of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in China, and this study aimed to identify high-risk factors for overall survival and develop a nomogram prediction model.
Jianjun Wang +10 more
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Grape Seed Proanthocyanidins Improve the Quality of Fresh and Cryopreserved Semen in Bulls [PDF]
Animals, 2023 Oxidative stress leads to a decrease in semen quality during semen cryopreservation and fresh semen production. Grape seed proanthocyanidins (GSPs) are endowed with well-recognized antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and anti-aging activities ...
Meng Wang +6 more
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Perilipin1 mediates milk fat synthesis in bovine mammary epithelial cells through SREBP1 phosphorylation [PDF]
Animal BiotechnologyThis study investigates the role of Perilipin1 (PLIN1) in milk fat synthesis in bovine mammary epithelial cells (BMECs) and its regulatory mechanisms, aiming to provide a foundation for improving milk fat content through molecular breeding.
Benshun Yang +7 more
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Integrated Transcriptomic and Proteomic Analysis Associated with Knockdown and Overexpression Studies Revealed ECHDC1 as a Regulator of Intramuscular Fat Deposition in Cattle [PDF]
AnimalsIntramuscular fat (IMF) content is a critical determinant of beef quality and is regulated by various factors. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying IMF deposition in cattle remain poorly understood, particularly with regard to multi-omics ...
Ruiying He +7 more
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L-Glutamine Supplementation Improves the In Vitro Qualitative Parameters of Cryopreserved Qinchuan Bull Sperm [PDF]
AnimalsSemen cryopreservation is a crucial technology for enhancing reproductive efficiency in livestock production; however, oxidative stress-induced sperm damage during the freeze–thaw process remains a significant challenge.
Benshun Yang +7 more
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RNA-Seq and lipidomics reveal different adipogenic processes between bovine perirenal and intramuscular adipocytes [PDF]
Adipocyte, 2022 Adipogenesis involves complex interactions between transcription and metabolic signalling. Exploration of the developmental characteristics of intramuscular adipocyte will provide targets for enhancing beef cattle marbling without increasing obesity. Few
Xiaoyu Wang +13 more
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Sex-specific microbiota associations with backfat thickness, eye muscle area, and rumen fermentation in Qinchuan cattle [PDF]
BMC MicrobiologyBackground Ruminant livestock are essential for global food production, and understanding sex-specific rumen fermentation and microbial differences is key to improving production efficiency and meat quality. This study explored sex-specific variations in
Yueting Pan +8 more
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