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  1. Article ; Online: Monospecific mangrove reforestation changes relationship between benthic mollusc diversity and biomass: Implication for coastal wetland management.

    Chen, Guogui / Gu, Xuan / Mo, Yuanyuan / Cui, Baoshan

    Journal of environmental management

    2024  Volume 353, Page(s) 120140

    Abstract: Anthropogenic causes are overtaking natural factors to reshape patterns of biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. Mangrove reforestation aimed at reversing losses of mangroves has been conducted worldwide for several decades. However, how reforestation ... ...

    Abstract Anthropogenic causes are overtaking natural factors to reshape patterns of biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. Mangrove reforestation aimed at reversing losses of mangroves has been conducted worldwide for several decades. However, how reforestation influences the link between ecological processes that shape community diversity and the consequent effects on ecosystem functions such as biomass production is less well known. Here we used data collected before and after mangrove planting to examine the effects of reforestation on molluscan species richness and biomass production by testing the changes in species richness, compositional similarities, distance-decay effects (community similarity decreases with increasing geographical distance) in metacommunity across a regional scale of 480 km (23-27 °N) in southeast Chinese coasts. Additionally, we further detected the impact of landscape configuration caused by different intensities of reforestation on the mollusc community. After the mangrove reforestation, mollusc species richness and biomass increased significantly. The increases in species richness and biomass of mollusc community were mediated by reducing distance-decay effect, indicating an increase in relationship strength between species richness and biomass might be associated with a decrease in distance-decay effect with rising mangrove habitat. We highlight the importance of considering the effects of anthropogenic changes on the relationship between biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. Quantifying the distance-decay effect of these influences enables management decisions about coastal restoration to be based upon ecological mechanisms rather than wishful thinking or superficial appearance.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Biodiversity ; Biomass ; Ecosystem ; Mollusca ; Wetlands
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-29
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 184882-3
    ISSN 1095-8630 ; 0301-4797
    ISSN (online) 1095-8630
    ISSN 0301-4797
    DOI 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120140
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  2. Article ; Online: Rheological properties of indica rice determined by starch structure related enzymatic activities during after-ripening.

    Mo, Xiya / Zhu, Hong / Yi, Cuiping / Deng, Yuanyuan / Yuan, Jieyao

    International journal of biological macromolecules

    2024  , Page(s) 131738

    Abstract: The processing quality of indica rice must undergo ripening after harvest to achieve stability and improvement. However, the mechanism underlying this process remains incompletely elucidated. Starch, the predominant component in indica rice, plays a ... ...

    Abstract The processing quality of indica rice must undergo ripening after harvest to achieve stability and improvement. However, the mechanism underlying this process remains incompletely elucidated. Starch, the predominant component in indica rice, plays a crucial role in determining its properties. This study focused on analyzing the rheological properties and starch fine structure, as well as the related biosynthetic enzymes of indica rice during the after-ripening process. The results showed that after-ripened rice exhibited increased elastic modulus (G') and viscous modulus (G″), accompanied by a decrease in the loss tangent (Tan δ), indicating an enhancement in viscoelasticity and the gel network structure. Moreover, the proportions of amylopectin super long chains (DP 37-60) decreased, while those of medium chains (DP 13-24 and DP 25-36) or short chains (DP 6-12) of amylopectin increased. Additionally, the activities of starch branching enzyme (SBE) and starch debranching enzyme (DBE) declined over the after-ripening period. Pearson correlation analysis revealed that the rheological properties of after-ripened rice were correlated with the chain length distribution (CLD) of starch, which, in turn, was associated with its related endogenous enzymes. These findings provied new insights into understanding the quality changes of after-ripened indica rice.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-24
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 282732-3
    ISSN 1879-0003 ; 0141-8130
    ISSN (online) 1879-0003
    ISSN 0141-8130
    DOI 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131738
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  3. Article ; Online: Impacts of microplastics and urbanization on soil health

    Stanley Chukwuemeka Ihenetu / Gang Li / Yuanyuan Mo / Kubwimana Jean Jacques

    Green Analytical Chemistry, Vol 8, Iss , Pp 100095- (2024)

    An urgent concern for sustainable development

    2024  

    Abstract: This review offers a novel perspective by exploring the combined effects of microplastics (MPs) and urbanization on soil health, differing from conventional studies that focus solely on individual factors. Integrating the impact of urbanization and MPs ... ...

    Abstract This review offers a novel perspective by exploring the combined effects of microplastics (MPs) and urbanization on soil health, differing from conventional studies that focus solely on individual factors. Integrating the impact of urbanization and MPs provides a holistic view, revealing significant implications for soil degradation. As research on microplastics within soil gains traction, understanding the complex interplay between urban soil and microplastics becomes crucial. We have conducted a comprehensive review of existing literature, examining the origins of microplastics, their movement through soil, detrimental effects on soil health and function, transmission through food chains, and consequent harm to soil organisms. This review aims to summarize the origins and consequences of MPs and urbanization on soil health, assess the influence of MPs on soil vitality and functionality, and scrutinize potential ecological and health hazards within soil due to microplastics. By consolidating prior research, this review contributes insights into land-use changes associated with urbanization, elucidates the relationship between MPs and urbanization concerning soil health, examines microplastic migration and toxicology, and proposes management strategies to mitigate the risks posed by MPs and urbanization. The urgent need to develop effective strategies to manage these pollutants stresses the significance of this research, suggesting approaches such as reducing plastic usage, implementing sustainable urban and industrial practices, and employing efficient soil restoration methods.
    Keywords Microplastic ; Industrialization ; Urbanization ; Soil health ; Analytical chemistry ; QD71-142
    Subject code 910
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Elsevier
    Document type Article ; Online
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  4. Article ; Online: Research on precise phenotype identification and growth prediction of lettuce based on deep learning.

    Yu, Haiye / Dong, Mo / Zhao, Ruohan / Zhang, Lei / Sui, Yuanyuan

    Environmental research

    2024  Volume 252, Issue Pt 1, Page(s) 118845

    Abstract: In recent years, precision agriculture, driven by scientific monitoring, precise management, and efficient use of agricultural resources, has become the direction for future agricultural development. The precise identification and assessment of ... ...

    Abstract In recent years, precision agriculture, driven by scientific monitoring, precise management, and efficient use of agricultural resources, has become the direction for future agricultural development. The precise identification and assessment of phenotypes, which serve as external representations of a crop's growth, development, and genetic characteristics, are crucial for the realization of precision agriculture. Applications surrounding phenotypic indices also provide significant technical support for optimizing crop cultivation management and advancing smart agriculture, contributing to the efficient and high-quality development of precision agriculture.This paper focuses on lettuce and employs common nutritional stress conditions during growth as experimental settings. By collecting RGB images throughout the lettuce's complete growth cycle, we developed a deep learning-based computational model to tackle key issues in the lettuce's growth and precisely identify and assess phenotypic indices. We discovered that some phenotypic indices, including custom ones defined in this study, are representative of the lettuce's growth status. By dynamically monitoring the changes in phenotypic traits during growth, we quantitatively analyzed the accumulation and evolution of phenotypic indices across different growth stages. On this basis, a predictive model for lettuce growth and development was trained.The model incorporates MSE, SSIM, and perceptual loss, significantly enhancing the predictive accuracy of the lettuce growth images and phenotypic indices. The model trained with the reconstructed loss function outperforms the original model, with the SSIM and PSNR improving by 1.33% and 10.32%, respectively. The model also demonstrates high accuracy in predicting lettuce phenotypic indices, with an average error less than 0.55% for geometric indices and less than 1.7% for color and texture indices. Ultimately, it achieves intelligent monitoring and management throughout the lettuce's life cycle, providing technical support for high-quality and efficient lettuce production.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-01
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 205699-9
    ISSN 1096-0953 ; 0013-9351
    ISSN (online) 1096-0953
    ISSN 0013-9351
    DOI 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118845
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  5. Article: Phylogeny and Fungal Community Structures of Helotiales Associated with Sclerotial Disease of Mulberry Fruits in China.

    Zhu, Zhixian / Yu, Cui / Dong, Zhaoxia / Mo, Rongli / Zhang, Cheng / Liu, Xinxin / Zuo, Yuanyuan / Li, Yong / Deng, Wen / Hu, Xingming

    Plant disease

    2024  Volume 108, Issue 2, Page(s) 502–512

    Abstract: Mulberry fruit sclerotiniose is a prevalent disease caused by the fungal ... ...

    Abstract Mulberry fruit sclerotiniose is a prevalent disease caused by the fungal species
    MeSH term(s) Fruit ; Mycobiome ; Phylogeny ; Bayes Theorem ; Morus ; China ; Coinfection
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-20
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 754182-x
    ISSN 0191-2917
    ISSN 0191-2917
    DOI 10.1094/PDIS-02-23-0223-RE
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  6. Article ; Online: Development of Inverse-Opal-Structured Charge-Deficient Co

    Hu, Tao / Zhao, Yuanyuan / Yang, Yihan / Lv, Haiming / Zhong, Rong / Ding, Feng / Mo, Funian / Hu, Haibo / Zhi, Chunyi / Liang, Guojin

    Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)

    2024  , Page(s) e2312246

    Abstract: The iodine (I) electrode involving two-electron transfer chemistry by converting between ... ...

    Abstract The iodine (I) electrode involving two-electron transfer chemistry by converting between I
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-24
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1474949-X
    ISSN 1521-4095 ; 0935-9648
    ISSN (online) 1521-4095
    ISSN 0935-9648
    DOI 10.1002/adma.202312246
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  7. Article ; Online: Knockdown of CCM3 promotes angiogenesis through activation and nuclear translocation of YAP/TAZ.

    Tang, Lu / Zhou, Miao / Xu, Yuping / Peng, Bin / Gao, Yuanyuan / Mo, Yingli

    Biochemical and biophysical research communications

    2024  Volume 701, Page(s) 149525

    Abstract: Angiogenesis, a finely regulated process, plays a crucial role in the progression of various diseases. Cerebral cavernous malformation 3 (CCM3), alternatively referred to as programmed cell death 10 (PDCD10), stands as a pivotal functional gene with a ... ...

    Abstract Angiogenesis, a finely regulated process, plays a crucial role in the progression of various diseases. Cerebral cavernous malformation 3 (CCM3), alternatively referred to as programmed cell death 10 (PDCD10), stands as a pivotal functional gene with a broad distribution across the human body. However, the precise role of CCM3 in angiogenesis regulation has remained elusive. YAP/TAZ, as core components of the evolutionarily conserved Hippo pathway, have garnered increasing attention as a novel mechanism in angiogenesis regulation. Nonetheless, whether CCM3 regulates angiogenesis through YAP/TAZ mediation has not been comprehensively explored. In this study, our primary focus centers on investigating the regulation of angiogenesis through CCM3 knockdown mediated by YAP/TAZ. Silencing CCM3 significantly enhances the proliferation, migration, and tubular formation of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs), thereby promoting angiogenesis. Furthermore, we observe an upregulation in the expression levels of VEGF and VEGFR2 within HUVECs upon silencing CCM3. Mechanistically, the evidence we provide suggests for the first time that endothelial cell CCM3 knockdown induces the activation and nuclear translocation of YAP/TAZ. Finally, we further demonstrate that the YAP/TAZ inhibitor verteporfin can reverse the pro-angiogenic effects of siCCM3, thereby confirming the role of CCM3 in angiogenesis regulation dependent on YAP/TAZ. In summary, our findings pave the way for potential therapeutic targeting of the CCM3-YAP/TAZ signaling axis as a novel approach to promote angiogenesis.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Adaptor Proteins, Signal Transducing/metabolism ; Angiogenesis/metabolism ; Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells/metabolism ; Phosphoproteins/metabolism ; YAP-Signaling Proteins ; Transcriptional Coactivator with PDZ-Binding Motif Proteins/metabolism ; Membrane Proteins/metabolism ; Apoptosis Regulatory Proteins/metabolism ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Adaptor Proteins, Signal Transducing ; Phosphoproteins ; YAP-Signaling Proteins ; Transcriptional Coactivator with PDZ-Binding Motif Proteins ; PDCD10 protein, human ; Membrane Proteins ; Apoptosis Regulatory Proteins ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-12
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 205723-2
    ISSN 1090-2104 ; 0006-291X ; 0006-291X
    ISSN (online) 1090-2104 ; 0006-291X
    ISSN 0006-291X
    DOI 10.1016/j.bbrc.2024.149525
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  8. Article ; Online: A clinical update of compound heterozygosity for hemoglobin Hekinan II [a27(B8)Glu-Asp; HBA1: c.84G>T] variant in China.

    Pan, Liqiu / Qiu, Yuling / Ye, Lihua / Li, Linlin / Huang, Yuanyuan / Mo, Wuning / Lin, Faquan

    Laboratory medicine

    2024  

    Abstract: Background: Hemoglobin (Hb) Hekinan II (A27; Glu-Asp) is an α-chain variant, and its interaction with the common Southeast Asian (--SEA/) α-thalassemia (α-thal) deletion is rarely reported. This study provides a clinical update of Hb Hekinan II ... ...

    Abstract Background: Hemoglobin (Hb) Hekinan II (A27; Glu-Asp) is an α-chain variant, and its interaction with the common Southeast Asian (--SEA/) α-thalassemia (α-thal) deletion is rarely reported. This study provides a clinical update of Hb Hekinan II associated with (--SEA/) α-thal.
    Methods: A total of 11 simple heterozygotes and 20 composite heterozygotes for Hb Hekinan II and (--SEA/) α-thal were included based on molecular diagnosis.
    Results: Hb Hekinan II exhibited a significant increase in hemoglobin, mean corpuscular volume, and mean corpuscular hemoglobin content, but a decrease in red blood cell level compared with α+ thalassemia deletion. Compared with (--SEA/) α-thal, composite heterozygotes for Hb Hekinan II and (--SEA/) α-thal showed similar erythrocyte parameters. Both heterozygotes with and without (--SEA/) α-thal showed low Hb A2 level. Hb Hekinan II showed abnormal performance in high-performance liquid chromatography but not in capillary electrophoresis.
    Conclusion: Hb Hekinan II is a benign Hb variant. The heterozygotes exhibit clinically asymptomatic coinheritance with (--SEA/) α-thal having comparable hematological phenotype to simple (--SEA/) α-thal. The combination of hematological and molecular analysis helped to improve the detection rate of this rare variant.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-06
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 391758-7
    ISSN 1943-7730 ; 0007-5027
    ISSN (online) 1943-7730
    ISSN 0007-5027
    DOI 10.1093/labmed/lmae023
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  9. Article ; Online: The role of language-related functional brain regions and white matter tracts in network plasticity of post-stroke aphasia.

    Han, Yue / Jing, Yuanyuan / Shi, Yanmin / Mo, Hongbin / Wan, Yafei / Zhou, Hongwei / Deng, Fang

    Journal of neurology

    2024  

    Abstract: The neural mechanisms underlying language recovery after a stroke remain controversial. This review aimed to summarize the plasticity and reorganization mechanisms of the language network through neuroimaging studies. Initially, we discussed the ... ...

    Abstract The neural mechanisms underlying language recovery after a stroke remain controversial. This review aimed to summarize the plasticity and reorganization mechanisms of the language network through neuroimaging studies. Initially, we discussed the involvement of right language homologues, perilesional tissue, and domain-general networks. Subsequently, we summarized the white matter functional mapping and remodeling mechanisms associated with language subskills. Finally, we explored how non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) promoted language recovery by inducing neural network plasticity. It was observed that the recruitment of right hemisphere language area homologues played a pivotal role in the early stages of frontal post-stroke aphasia (PSA), particularly in patients with larger lesions. Perilesional plasticity correlated with improved speech performance and prognosis. The domain-general networks could respond to increased "effort" in a task-dependent manner from the top-down when the downstream language network was impaired. Fluency, repetition, comprehension, naming, and reading skills exhibited overlapping and unique dual-pathway functional mapping models. In the acute phase, the structural remodeling of white matter tracts became challenging, with recovery predominantly dependent on cortical activation. Similar to the pattern of cortical activation, during the subacute and chronic phases, improvements in language functions depended, respectively, on the remodeling of right white matter tracts and the restoration of left-lateralized language structural network patterns. Moreover, the midline superior frontal gyrus/dorsal anterior cingulate cortex emerged as a promising target for NIBS. These findings offered theoretical insights for the early personalized treatment of aphasia after stroke.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-12
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 187050-6
    ISSN 1432-1459 ; 0340-5354 ; 0012-1037 ; 0939-1517 ; 1619-800X
    ISSN (online) 1432-1459
    ISSN 0340-5354 ; 0012-1037 ; 0939-1517 ; 1619-800X
    DOI 10.1007/s00415-024-12358-5
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  10. Article ; Online: Clinical features and prognostic factors of nasopharyngeal carcinoma with brain metastases.

    Chen, Kehui / Shi, Mengting / Mo, Silang / Liu, Tingting / Zhao, Yuanyuan / Zhang, Li / Zhao, Shen

    Oral oncology

    2024  Volume 151, Page(s) 106738

    Abstract: Background: Brain metastasis in nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a rare occurrence, and the characteristics of patients in this subgroup remain poorly defined. This study aims to delineate the clinical features, treatment modalities, prognostic factors, and ... ...

    Abstract Background: Brain metastasis in nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a rare occurrence, and the characteristics of patients in this subgroup remain poorly defined. This study aims to delineate the clinical features, treatment modalities, prognostic factors, and survival of nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients with brain metastasis.
    Methodology: A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients diagnosed with nasopharyngeal carcinoma who developed brain metastasis and were treated at the Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center between July 2000 and July 2023. Clinical data from patients were collected and used to assess their survival after brain metastases and prognostic factors.
    Results: Among 82,434 nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients, 40 (0.06 %) developed Brain metastasis with a median follow-up of 5.1 years. The predominant histological subtype was non-keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma (85 %). The median post-BM survival was 25 months. The age, the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG), and the procedural treatment of BM were prognostic factors. Notably, patients receiving local treatments had significantly prolonged post-BM survival compared to those receiving systemic therapy alone (median, 47.00 vs. 11.00 months; p = 0.011).
    Conclusions: This is the largest cohort of brain metastasis in nasopharyngeal carcinoma to date. Local therapeutic measures after brain metastasis can significantly enhance the prognosis of these patients, particularly when radiotherapy is applied.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma/pathology ; Prognosis ; Retrospective Studies ; Brain Neoplasms/secondary ; Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms/radiotherapy
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-07
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1120465-5
    ISSN 1879-0593 ; 0964-1955 ; 1368-8375
    ISSN (online) 1879-0593
    ISSN 0964-1955 ; 1368-8375
    DOI 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2024.106738
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