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View article: Activation of the integrated stress response contributes to developmental delay and seizures caused by mitochondrial prolyl-tRNA synthetase (PARS2) deficiency
Activation of the integrated stress response contributes to developmental delay and seizures caused by mitochondrial prolyl-tRNA synthetase (PARS2) deficiency Open
Mutations in mitochondrial aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases (mtARSs) causes mitochondrial defects and serious, progressive and usually lethal diseases with exceptional heterogeneous and tissue-specific clinical manifestations. However, the patho…
View article: Morphology and molecular phylogeny reveal new species and records of Diaporthales from Betula in Xinjiang, China
Morphology and molecular phylogeny reveal new species and records of Diaporthales from Betula in Xinjiang, China Open
Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (XUAR), located in the arid hinterland of northwest China, serves as important substrates for Betula species. As the most widely distributed floral genus of Betulaceae in Xinjiang, Betula serves as a vital …
View article: Inhibition of Streptococcus mutans biofilm formation and virulence by natural extract Stevioside
Inhibition of Streptococcus mutans biofilm formation and virulence by natural extract Stevioside Open
Objective This study aimed to investigate the effect of the natural extract of Stevioside on biofilm formation and cariogenic virulence factors of Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) , and to explore its mechanism of action preliminarily, wit…
View article: First Report of Brown Spot on <i>Paris polyphylla</i> var. <i>yunnanensis</i> Caused by <i>Alternaria brassicae</i> in China
First Report of Brown Spot on <i>Paris polyphylla</i> var. <i>yunnanensis</i> Caused by <i>Alternaria brassicae</i> in China Open
Yunnan Chonglou (Paris polyphylla var. yunnanensis) is mainly distributed in the provinces of Yunnan, Sichuan, and Guizhou, and is a shade plant. Yunnan Chonglou is an important raw material for many Chinese patent medicines, such as Yunna…
View article: Functional Traits of Native Plant Species That Inhibit the Seedling Growth of the Exotic Invader Solidago canadensis
Functional Traits of Native Plant Species That Inhibit the Seedling Growth of the Exotic Invader Solidago canadensis Open
Rising biological invasions continue to threaten biodiversity conservation worldwide. To protect native ecosystems and biodiversity, improve resilience against invasions, and lower ecological management costs, it is crucial to identify nat…
View article: Effect of rubusoside, a natural sucrose substitute, on the metabolism of Scardovia wiggsiae: a novel potential cariogenic pathogen
Effect of rubusoside, a natural sucrose substitute, on the metabolism of Scardovia wiggsiae: a novel potential cariogenic pathogen Open
Rubusoside exhibits a significant bacteriostatic effect against S. wiggsiae, a potential pathogen associated with early childhood dental caries. Notably, its inhibitory activity remains unaffected even in the presence of sucrose. Consequen…
View article: First Report of <i>Colletotrichum citricola</i> Causing Anthracnose on <i>Rhododendron mucronatum</i> in China
First Report of <i>Colletotrichum citricola</i> Causing Anthracnose on <i>Rhododendron mucronatum</i> in China Open
Rhododendron mucronatum is highly valued for its ornamental qualities and is widely cultivated in many cities within its distribution range, including Guangdong, Guangxi, Sichuan and Yunnan Province of China. Additionally, it is a traditio…
View article: Study on Influencing Factors and Low-Temperature Treatment of Walnut Canker Disease in Hotan County, Xinjiang
Study on Influencing Factors and Low-Temperature Treatment of Walnut Canker Disease in Hotan County, Xinjiang Open
The aim of this study was to investigate the factors affecting the occurrence of walnut canker disease and the effect of low-temperature treatment on its occurrence in Hotan County, and provide a theoretical basis for the prevention and co…
View article: The Role of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Protective Factors in the Co-Occurrence of Somatization and Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms
The Role of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Protective Factors in the Co-Occurrence of Somatization and Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms Open
Objectives: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) pose a significant public health concern, negatively impacting children’s physical and mental health. This study examines the association between ACEs and the co-occurrence of somatization a…
View article: Optimization of Fermentation and Biocontrol Efficacy of Bacillus atrophaeus XHG-1-3m2
Optimization of Fermentation and Biocontrol Efficacy of Bacillus atrophaeus XHG-1-3m2 Open
Biological control plays an increasingly important role in various aspects of modern agriculture and forestry. Identifying biocontrol strains with commercial potential for effective disease management is currently a focal point in biologic…
View article: Two new species of Cytospora (Diaporthales, Cytosporaceae) causing canker disease of Malus domestica and M. sieversii in Xinjiang, China
Two new species of Cytospora (Diaporthales, Cytosporaceae) causing canker disease of Malus domestica and M. sieversii in Xinjiang, China Open
Apple tree canker is a serious disease caused by species of Cytospora . Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is one of the most important apple-producing areas in China. However, losses due to apple Cytospora canker have seriously damaged the …
View article: Association between Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms of PRKD1 and KCNQ3 Gene and Milk Quality Traits in Gannan Yak (Bos grunniens)
Association between Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms of PRKD1 and KCNQ3 Gene and Milk Quality Traits in Gannan Yak (Bos grunniens) Open
Protein kinase D1 (PRKD1) functions primarily in normal mammary cells, and the potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily Q member 3 (KCNQ3) gene plays an important role in controlling membrane potential and neuronal excitability, it has be…
View article: Identification and Pathogenicity of Dothiorella sarmentorum Causing Lavender Leaf Blight Disease in Xinjiang, China
Identification and Pathogenicity of Dothiorella sarmentorum Causing Lavender Leaf Blight Disease in Xinjiang, China Open
Lavender is an oil-bearing plant, which has long been cultivated for oil, fresh flowers, dried products, and food. Leaf blight disease was observed on ‘Bandera Pink’, which belongs to Lavandula stoechas in Yining County, Xinjiang Uygur Aut…
View article: Morphology and Phylogeny Reveal Three New Species of Cytospora Associated with Tree Cankers in China
Morphology and Phylogeny Reveal Three New Species of Cytospora Associated with Tree Cankers in China Open
Cytospora (Cytosporaceae, Diaporthales) is a fungal genus that usually inhabits plants as endophytes, saprobes, as well as pathogens. Species of this genus are characterized by possessing allantoid hyaline conidia and ascospores. Samples w…
View article: A <scp>COMPASS</scp> histone <scp>H3K4</scp> trimethyltransferase pentamer transactivates drought tolerance and growth/biomass production in <i>Populus trichocarpa</i>
A <span>COMPASS</span> histone <span>H3K4</span> trimethyltransferase pentamer transactivates drought tolerance and growth/biomass production in <i>Populus trichocarpa</i> Open
Summary Histone H3 lysine‐4 trimethylation (H3K4me3) activating drought‐responsive genes in plants for drought adaptation has long been established, but the underlying regulatory mechanisms are unknown. Here, using yeast two‐hybrid, bimole…
View article: Coniolariella gamsii Causes Poplar Leaf Spot Disease in Xinjiang, China
Coniolariella gamsii Causes Poplar Leaf Spot Disease in Xinjiang, China Open
Populus laurifolia is one of the most valuable tree species in the world and an important silvicultural tree species in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China. In July 2017, an unreported brown leaf spot disease was observed on P. lau…
View article: Polymorphisms of CCSER1 Gene and Their Correlation with Milk Quality Traits in Gannan Yak (Bos grunniens)
Polymorphisms of CCSER1 Gene and Their Correlation with Milk Quality Traits in Gannan Yak (Bos grunniens) Open
Coiled-coil serine-rich protein 1 (CCSER 1) gene is a regulatory protein gene. This gene has been reported to be associated with various economic traits in large mammals in recent years. The aim of this study was to investigate the associa…
View article: Species Diversity of Phaeobotryon Associated with Tree Canker and Dieback Diseases in Xinjiang, China
Species Diversity of Phaeobotryon Associated with Tree Canker and Dieback Diseases in Xinjiang, China Open
Withered branch disease is a major threat to the health of forest trees, resulting in the death of susceptible branches and even the whole plant. Botryosphaeriaceae members (e.g., Phaeobotryon spp.) are common pathogenic fungi that cause w…
View article: Exploring the conformational dynamics and thermodynamics of <i>EGFR</i> S768I and G719X + S768I mutations in non-small cell lung cancer: An <i>in silico</i> approaches
Exploring the conformational dynamics and thermodynamics of <i>EGFR</i> S768I and G719X + S768I mutations in non-small cell lung cancer: An <i>in silico</i> approaches Open
Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is often driven by mutations in the epidermal growth factor receptor ( EGFR ) gene. However, rare mutations such as G719X and S768I lack standard anti-EGFR targeted therapies. Understanding the structural…
View article: Replication Data for: Mitigating agricultural fires with carrot or stick? Evidence from China
Replication Data for: Mitigating agricultural fires with carrot or stick? Evidence from China Open
Replication data for Mitigating agricultural fires with carrot or stick? Evidence from China
View article: China under Western Aggression: Discourse Transformations, Identity Shifts, and National Reconstruction
China under Western Aggression: Discourse Transformations, Identity Shifts, and National Reconstruction Open
Following the Opium Wars, traditional notions of China as encompassing “all under heaven” ( tianxia 天下 ) and the “Sino-barbarian dichotomy” ( huayi 華夷 ) could no longer be sustained. Under the pressure and intimidation of the Great Powers’…
View article: The Hidden Diversity of Diatrypaceous Fungi in China
The Hidden Diversity of Diatrypaceous Fungi in China Open
In this study, we investigated the diversity of diatrypaceous fungi from six regions in China based on morpho-molecular analyses of combined ITS and tub2 gene regions. We accept 23 genera in Diatrypaceae with 18 genera involved in the phyl…
View article: WITHDRAWN: The hidden diversity of diatrypaceous fungi in China; introducing Allodiatrypella gen. nov. and ten new species
WITHDRAWN: The hidden diversity of diatrypaceous fungi in China; introducing Allodiatrypella gen. nov. and ten new species Open
In this study, we investigated the diversity of diatrypaceous fungi from six regions in China based on morpho-molecular analyses (maximum parsimony, maximum likelihood and Bayesian inference analyses of combined ITS and tub2 gene regions).…
View article: Morphology, DNA Phylogeny, and Pathogenicity of Wilsonomyces carpophilus Isolate Causing Shot-Hole Disease of Prunus divaricata and Prunus armeniaca in Wild-Fruit Forest of Western Tianshan Mountains, China
Morphology, DNA Phylogeny, and Pathogenicity of Wilsonomyces carpophilus Isolate Causing Shot-Hole Disease of Prunus divaricata and Prunus armeniaca in Wild-Fruit Forest of Western Tianshan Mountains, China Open
Prunus divaricata and Prunus armeniaca are important wild fruit trees that grow in part of the Western Tianshan Mountains in Central Asia, and they have been listed as endangered species in China. Shot-hole disease of stone fruits has beco…
View article: <p><strong>New species of <em>Nectria</em> and <em>Thyronectria</em> from Xinjiang, China</strong></p>
<strong>New species of <em>Nectria</em> and <em>Thyronectria</em> from Xinjiang, China</strong> Open
Nectria berberidis sp. nov. and Thyronectria berberidicola sp. nov. isolated from Berberis heteropoda in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China, are described and illustrated. Nectria berberidis is characterized by clavate asci (50–87 × 8…