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View article: The expression of genes in different sites of gut tract regulates the meat quality of semitendinosus muscle in sheep and goats
The expression of genes in different sites of gut tract regulates the meat quality of semitendinosus muscle in sheep and goats Open
Introduction For small ruminants, meat quality—an economically significant characteristic—results from the combined effects of genetic, dietary, and physiological elements. However, the contribution of gastrointestinal (GI) tract gene expr…
View article: Mitigating Hallucination in Multimodal Reasoning via Functional Attention Control
Mitigating Hallucination in Multimodal Reasoning via Functional Attention Control Open
Multimodal large reasoning models (MLRMs) are rapidly advancing vision-language reasoning and are emerging as a foundation for cross-modal intelligence. Hallucination remains a persistent failure mode, manifesting itself as erroneous reaso…
View article: The Metabolome in Different Sites of Gut Tract Regulates the Meat Quality of Longissimus Dorsi Muscle
The Metabolome in Different Sites of Gut Tract Regulates the Meat Quality of Longissimus Dorsi Muscle Open
Meat quality is influenced by genetic, nutritional, and microbial factors, with increasing attention on the role of gut-derived metabolites. In this study, we conducted untargeted metabolomics of 10 gut tract sites and RNA sequencing (RNA-…
View article: Pancreas Regeneration: A Bibliometric Analysis from 2004 to 2024
Pancreas Regeneration: A Bibliometric Analysis from 2004 to 2024 Open
Objectives: Over the past two decades, the increasing prevalence of pancreatic diseases has established regenerative therapy for pancreatic cells as a key research focus. This study employs bibliometric analysis to assess the current state…
View article: Hydrophobically modified <scp>Cu<sub>2</sub>O</scp> nanocube for selective <scp>CO<sub>2</sub></scp> electroreduction to <scp>C<sub>2</sub></scp><sub>+</sub> products
Hydrophobically modified <span>Cu<sub>2</sub>O</span> nanocube for selective <span>CO<sub>2</sub></span> electroreduction to <span>C<sub>2</sub></span><sub>+</sub> products Open
The electrochemical conversion of CO 2 into carbonaceous fuels and chemicals emerges as a promising sustainable strategy toward energy‐rich chemical feedstocks. However, CO 2 reduction reaction (CO 2 RR) in aqueous environments is highly i…
View article: Phospholipid membrane permeabilization and leakage of cell content by surfactin-C15 from novel B. Subtilis B-11 strain: a computational and experimental analysis
Phospholipid membrane permeabilization and leakage of cell content by surfactin-C15 from novel B. Subtilis B-11 strain: a computational and experimental analysis Open
Surfactin-C15 produced by novel Bacillus Subtilis B-11 strain has potential to inhibit phytopathogens by permeabilizing their phospholipid cell membranes at the water/bilayer interface. This permeabilization leads to disintegration of cell…
View article: Genome mining, structural elucidation and surface-active property of a new lipopeptide from Bacillus subtilis
Genome mining, structural elucidation and surface-active property of a new lipopeptide from Bacillus subtilis Open
Background The Bacillus genus is well known for producing structurally diverse lipopeptides, many of which exhibit remarkable surface-active and bioactive properties, such as surfactin and daptomycin. In recent years, genome mining has eme…
View article: Constructing grain boundary to stabilize Cu<sup>0</sup>/Cu<sup>+</sup> interfacial sites for efficient <scp>CO<sub>2</sub></scp> reduction reaction
Constructing grain boundary to stabilize Cu<sup>0</sup>/Cu<sup>+</sup> interfacial sites for efficient <span>CO<sub>2</sub></span> reduction reaction Open
The electrochemical CO 2 reduction reaction (CO 2 RR) to multi‐carbon (C 2+ ) products derived by renewable energy represents a promising strategy for mitigating CO 2 emissions. One of the intensively studied strategies is to stabilize Cu …
View article: In Situ Oxygen Vacancy Engineering for CO<sub>2</sub> Electrolysis to Multi‐Carbon Products with a Low CO Faradaic Efficiency of 4.5%
In Situ Oxygen Vacancy Engineering for CO<sub>2</sub> Electrolysis to Multi‐Carbon Products with a Low CO Faradaic Efficiency of 4.5% Open
Copper (Cu) ‐based electrocatalysts have shown remarkable efficiency in promoting the carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) reduction reaction (CO 2 RR) to multi‐carbon (C 2+ ) products. However, the challenge of minimizing the formation of the undesired…
View article: The Metabolic and Physiological Responses to Spaceflight of a Lipopeptide‐Producing <scp> <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> </scp>
The Metabolic and Physiological Responses to Spaceflight of a Lipopeptide‐Producing <span> <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> </span> Open
Outer space is an extreme environment and the survival of many microorganisms after spaceflight is well established. However, adaptations of Bacillus subtilis to space stress, particularly metabolism, are largely unknown. Here, we first pe…
View article: Prediction of Protein Secondary Structure Using a Hybrid Convolutional Blocks with GRU Units
Prediction of Protein Secondary Structure Using a Hybrid Convolutional Blocks with GRU Units Open
In order to better understand the function of proteins, protein research in the field of bioinformatics has always been an important issue, and protein structure prediction is also one of the research topics. Starting from the one-dimensio…
View article: An Improved Method for Measuring the Distribution of Water Droplets in Crude Oil Based on the Optical Microscopy Technique
An Improved Method for Measuring the Distribution of Water Droplets in Crude Oil Based on the Optical Microscopy Technique Open
The distribution of water droplets in crude oil is one of the key issues involved in the processes of oil extraction and transportation, and these water droplets might also be habitats for microorganisms in oil reservoirs. However, it is s…
View article: mFOLFOX-HAIC+lenvatinib+PD-1 inhibitors versus GC/GS/GEMOX chemotherapy as a first line therapy for advanced biliary tract cancer: A single-center retrospective cohort study
mFOLFOX-HAIC+lenvatinib+PD-1 inhibitors versus GC/GS/GEMOX chemotherapy as a first line therapy for advanced biliary tract cancer: A single-center retrospective cohort study Open
Biliary tract tumors (BTC) account for about 3% of all digestive system tumors, with rising incidence and limited treatment options, particularly for advanced stages, underscoring the need for innovative therapies. This retrospective cohor…
View article: Pattern and extent of intrahepatic infiltration of perihilar cholangiocarcinoma – a case–control study based on liver panoramic digital pathology
Pattern and extent of intrahepatic infiltration of perihilar cholangiocarcinoma – a case–control study based on liver panoramic digital pathology Open
Background: The extent of intrahepatic infiltration of perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (PHCC) remains unclear. This research aimed to explore the pattern and extent of intrahepatic infiltration of PHCC to guide surgical treatment and patholog…
View article: Synthesis of novel bio-based polyamide surfactants and their emulsifying property
Synthesis of novel bio-based polyamide surfactants and their emulsifying property Open
Amphiphilic polyamides represent a class of surfactants with vast potential for applications. In this work, fatty acid methyl esters (methyl oleate and methyl erucate) and biomass-derived 1,4-butanediamine were utilized as raw materials to…
View article: The metabolic and physiological responses to spaceflight of a lipopeptide- producing Bacillus subtilis
The metabolic and physiological responses to spaceflight of a lipopeptide- producing Bacillus subtilis Open
Background The outer space is an extreme environment that has attracted continuous interest in microbial adaptation and safety, due to its high mutagenesis frequency and genetic variability. To date, several studies have assessed the impac…
View article: Efficacy of radiotherapy in combined treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma patients with portal vein tumor thrombus: a real-world study
Efficacy of radiotherapy in combined treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma patients with portal vein tumor thrombus: a real-world study Open
Background and aims Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with portal vein tumor thrombus (PVTT) has an extremely poor prognosis. A previous study proved that low-dose radiotherapy (RT) could prolong the prognosis of HCC patients with PVTT. This …
View article: Tuning surface properties of corn stover through ammonium and sodium sulfite (ASS) pretreatment for enhanced enzymatic hydrolysis
Tuning surface properties of corn stover through ammonium and sodium sulfite (ASS) pretreatment for enhanced enzymatic hydrolysis Open
The ammonia fiber expansion (AFEX) pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass offers a significant advantage in terms of obtaining high glucan conversion, with the added benefit of ammonia being fully recyclable. However, despite the high eff…
View article: Characterization and performance of a new lipopeptide biosurfactant producing strain Bacillus Subtilis R1-2
Characterization and performance of a new lipopeptide biosurfactant producing strain Bacillus Subtilis R1-2 Open
Biosurfactants produced by native microorganisms have excellent surface activity and ideal environmental compatibility, and the mining of the biosurfactant-producing strains has become a key focus in the field of applied and environmental …
View article: Structural and compositional diversity of biosurfactants produced by a novel strain of <i>Sporosarcina luteola</i> ME44 from oil reservoir
Structural and compositional diversity of biosurfactants produced by a novel strain of <i>Sporosarcina luteola</i> ME44 from oil reservoir Open
The urealytically active microorganism Sporosarcina luteola induces the precipitation of metals, which has attracted attention in biomineralization, bioremediation, and industrial waste recycling. Herein, we report a novel biosurfactant‐pr…
View article: A new bio-based zwitterionic surfactant with improved interfacial activity by optimizing hydrophilic head
A new bio-based zwitterionic surfactant with improved interfacial activity by optimizing hydrophilic head Open
Bio-based zwitterionic surfactant attracts increasing attention to its application potential of surfactant flooding for enhanced oil recovery because of its environmental friendliness, renewability, and stable interfacial performance under…
View article: Carbocation rearrangement, methyl migration, and long-range hydrogen transfer in phenyl fatty acid esters
Carbocation rearrangement, methyl migration, and long-range hydrogen transfer in phenyl fatty acid esters Open
Various isomers can be observed in the Friedel–Crafts alkylation of benzene. However, the mechanism and influence of these isomerization reactions were still unclear. In this work, several methyl phenylundecanoate were analyzed by gas chro…
View article: A new biosurfactant-producing strain, <i>Fictibacillus nanhaiensis</i> ME46, isolated from an oil field in China
A new biosurfactant-producing strain, <i>Fictibacillus nanhaiensis</i> ME46, isolated from an oil field in China Open
The genus Fictibacillus contains twelve species significant in the synthesis of cellulose-degrading enzymes and phenylalanine dehydrogenase, isolated mainly from marine sedimentary environments. Here, we report a new biosurfactant-producin…
View article: Structural Diversity of the Lipopeptide Biosurfactant Produced by a Newly Isolated Strain, <i>Geobacillus thermodenitrifcans</i> ME63
Structural Diversity of the Lipopeptide Biosurfactant Produced by a Newly Isolated Strain, <i>Geobacillus thermodenitrifcans</i> ME63 Open
The genus Geobacillus is active in degradation of hydrocarbons in thermophilic and facultative environments since it was first reported in 1920. Here, we report a new strain, Geobacillus thermodenitrificans ME63, isolated from an oilfield …
View article: Quantitative determination of rhamnolipid using HPLC‐UV through carboxyl labeling
Quantitative determination of rhamnolipid using HPLC‐UV through carboxyl labeling Open
Rhamnolipid, as a low‐toxic, biodegradable and environmentally friendly biosurfactant, has broad application prospects in many industries. However, the quantitative determination of rhamnolipid is still a challenging task. Here, a new sens…
View article: External validation and comparison of distal pancreatectomy fistula risk score (D-FRS) and DISPAIR-FRS for predicting pancreatic fistula after distal pancreatectomy
External validation and comparison of distal pancreatectomy fistula risk score (D-FRS) and DISPAIR-FRS for predicting pancreatic fistula after distal pancreatectomy Open
Background Distal pancreatectomy fistula risk score (D-FRS) and DISPAIR-FRS has not been widely validated for predicting postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) after distal pancreatectomy (DP). Methods We retrospectively analyzed 104 pati…
View article: A pyroptosis-related gene signature for prognosis prediction in hepatocellular carcinoma
A pyroptosis-related gene signature for prognosis prediction in hepatocellular carcinoma Open
Introduction Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most invasive cancers with a low 5-year survival rate. Pyroptosis, a specialized form of cell death, has shown its association with cancer progression. However, its role in the prog…