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View article: Dysbiotic Gut Microbiota Correlates with Altered Serum and Urinary Biomarkers in Recurrent Calcium Oxalate Stone Patients
Dysbiotic Gut Microbiota Correlates with Altered Serum and Urinary Biomarkers in Recurrent Calcium Oxalate Stone Patients Open
Gut microbiota dysbiosis correlates with metabolic and urinary abnormalities in recurrent stone formers. Monitoring E. coli levels and biochemical parameters may aid recurrence prediction.
View article: Correction: Characterization of two proline-rich proteins involved in silicon deposition in Cucummis sativus
Correction: Characterization of two proline-rich proteins involved in silicon deposition in Cucummis sativus Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2025.1664009.].
View article: Characterization of two proline-rich proteins involved in silicon deposition in Cucummis sativus
Characterization of two proline-rich proteins involved in silicon deposition in Cucummis sativus Open
Introduction Silicon can exert benefits on plants when they are suffering stresses, and the benefits are more obvious in high silicon accumulators. However, the molecular mechanism how silicon deposits in plants is not fully understood. Me…
View article: Salvia miltiorrhiza enhances laying performance, follicular development, and egg quality of aged laying hens: Mechanistic insights from in vivo and in silico studies
Salvia miltiorrhiza enhances laying performance, follicular development, and egg quality of aged laying hens: Mechanistic insights from in vivo and in silico studies Open
View article: Two-by-two methods to break the ice: combining restorer gene introduction/transformation and in vitro/in vivo haploid induction to reuse Ogura CMS cabbage with dual major disease resistance
Two-by-two methods to break the ice: combining restorer gene introduction/transformation and in vitro/in vivo haploid induction to reuse Ogura CMS cabbage with dual major disease resistance Open
View article: Lactobacillus regulate muscle fiber type conversion in Chinese native pigs via tryptophan metabolism
Lactobacillus regulate muscle fiber type conversion in Chinese native pigs via tryptophan metabolism Open
Identifying potential gut microbes and metabolites that can influence muscle fiber type is gaining interest in meat quality research. In this study, muscle fiber characteristics, muscle metabolite profiles, and gut microbiota and metabolom…
View article: A node‐localized transporter <scp>TaSPDT</scp> is responsible for the distribution of phosphorus to grains in wheat
A node‐localized transporter <span>TaSPDT</span> is responsible for the distribution of phosphorus to grains in wheat Open
SUMMARY Wheat ( Triticum aestivum L.) is one of the world's main food crops and the largest phosphorus (P) fertilizer consumer globally. However, the molecular mechanism of P distribution in wheat remains largely unknown. This study invest…
View article: Salvia Miltiorrhiza Enhances Laying Performance, Follicular Development, and Egg Quality of Aged Laying Hens: Mechanistic Insights from in Vivo and in Silico Studies
Salvia Miltiorrhiza Enhances Laying Performance, Follicular Development, and Egg Quality of Aged Laying Hens: Mechanistic Insights from in Vivo and in Silico Studies Open
View article: <scp>RNA</scp>‐seq analysis of mitochondria‐related genes regulated by <scp>AMPK</scp> in the human trophoblast cell line <scp>BeWo</scp>
<span>RNA</span>‐seq analysis of mitochondria‐related genes regulated by <span>AMPK</span> in the human trophoblast cell line <span>BeWo</span> Open
Background How AMP activated protein kinase (AMPK) signaling regulates mitochondrial functions and mitophagy in human trophoblast cells remains unclear. This study was designed to investigate potential players mediating the regulation of A…
View article: Moutan cortex radicis extract alleviates lipid accumulation by modulating endoplasmic reticulum stress in high-fat diet-fed mice
Moutan cortex radicis extract alleviates lipid accumulation by modulating endoplasmic reticulum stress in high-fat diet-fed mice Open
To analyse the effects of Moutan cortex radicis extract (ME) on lipid metabolism disorder via regulation of lipid accumulation and endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS). C57BL/6 mice were fed an HFD for 11 weeks and then an HFD plus 200 mg/kg…
View article: Multi-step engineered adeno-associated virus enables whole-brain mRNA delivery
Multi-step engineered adeno-associated virus enables whole-brain mRNA delivery Open
Adeno-associated viruses (AAVs) are commonly used vectors for DNA delivery in gene therapy. Here we developed a system that enables the AAV shell to package mRNAs by multi-step introduction of RNA-packaging components and modification of A…
View article: Dietary bile acid supplementation in weaned piglets with intrauterine growth retardation improves colonic microbiota, metabolic activity, and epithelial function
Dietary bile acid supplementation in weaned piglets with intrauterine growth retardation improves colonic microbiota, metabolic activity, and epithelial function Open
View article: Effectiveness of a Quality Improvement Intervention on Reperfusion Treatment for Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke
Effectiveness of a Quality Improvement Intervention on Reperfusion Treatment for Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke Open
Importance Reperfusion therapy is the most effective treatment for acute ischemic stroke but remains underused in China. Objective To evaluate the effect of a problem-oriented, culturally adapted, targeted quality improvement intervention …
View article: Dietary supplementation with Chinese herb ultrafine powder improves intestinal morphology and physical barrier function by altering jejunal microbiota in laying hens
Dietary supplementation with Chinese herb ultrafine powder improves intestinal morphology and physical barrier function by altering jejunal microbiota in laying hens Open
Introduction Chinese medicinal herbs play important roles in anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial activities. However, the effects of Chinese herb ultrafine powder (CHUP) on laying hens still need to be elucidated. Therefore, …
View article: Dynamic alteration in the gut microbiota and metabolome of Huanjiang mini-pigs during pregnancy
Dynamic alteration in the gut microbiota and metabolome of Huanjiang mini-pigs during pregnancy Open
View article: Intrauterine growth retardation affects liver bile acid metabolism in growing pigs: effects associated with the changes of colonic bile acid derivatives
Intrauterine growth retardation affects liver bile acid metabolism in growing pigs: effects associated with the changes of colonic bile acid derivatives Open
Background Intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) is associated with severely impaired nutrient metabolism and intestinal development of pigs. Our previous study found that IUGR altered intestinal microbiota and metabolites in the colon. H…
View article: Metabolome, microbiome, and gene expression alterations in the colon of newborn piglets with intrauterine growth restriction
Metabolome, microbiome, and gene expression alterations in the colon of newborn piglets with intrauterine growth restriction Open
Newborn animals with intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) are characterized by impaired intestinal structure and function; however, their intestinal microbiota and metabolome profiles have not been fully identified. The present study inv…
View article: Nutritional Values and In Vitro Fermentation Characteristics of 29 Different Chinese Herbs
Nutritional Values and In Vitro Fermentation Characteristics of 29 Different Chinese Herbs Open
The present study evaluated the nutritional values and in vitro fermentation characteristics of 29 different Chinese herbs in order to develop effective feed additives for livestock nutrition. The Chinese herbs were analyzed for their chem…
View article: Probiotics or synbiotics addition to sows’ diets alters colonic microbiome composition and metabolome profiles of offspring pigs
Probiotics or synbiotics addition to sows’ diets alters colonic microbiome composition and metabolome profiles of offspring pigs Open
Little information exists about the effects of maternal probiotics and synbiotics addition on the gut microbiome and metabolome of offspring. The present study evaluated the effects of probiotics or synbiotics addition to sows’ diets on co…
View article: Probiotics or Synbiotics Addition in Bama Mini-pigs’ Diets Improves Growth Performance, Carcass Traits, and Meat Quality by Altering Plasma Metabolites and Related Gene Expression of Offspring Pigs
Probiotics or Synbiotics Addition in Bama Mini-pigs’ Diets Improves Growth Performance, Carcass Traits, and Meat Quality by Altering Plasma Metabolites and Related Gene Expression of Offspring Pigs Open
Background : The present study evaluated the effects of maternal probiotics or synbiotics addition on growth performance, carcass traits, meat quality, plasma metabolites, and related gene expression of their offspring pigs. Methods : A to…
View article: Dietary Addition with Fermented Sorghum Distiller's Dried Grains with Soluble Improved Carcass Traits and Meat Quality in Growing-Finishing Pigs
Dietary Addition with Fermented Sorghum Distiller's Dried Grains with Soluble Improved Carcass Traits and Meat Quality in Growing-Finishing Pigs Open
The fermented sorghum distiller's dried grains with soluble (FS-DDGS) contain numerous nutrients, yet its nutritional effects on growing-finishing pigs remain unclear. The present study was conducted to evaluate the effects of dietary FS-D…
View article: Retron Editing for Precise Genome Editing without Exogenous Donor DNA in Human Cells
Retron Editing for Precise Genome Editing without Exogenous Donor DNA in Human Cells Open
CRISPR-Cas9 mediated seamless genome editing can be achieved by incorporating donor DNA into the CRISPR-Cas9 target loci via homology-directed repair (HDR), albeit with relative low efficiency due to the inefficient delivery of exogenous D…
View article: Dynamic alteration in the gut microbiota and metabolome during the pregnancy
Dynamic alteration in the gut microbiota and metabolome during the pregnancy Open
Background Gut microbiota and their metabolites were associated with obesity. Our previous study showed that maternal body fat percentage increased from days 45 to 110 of gestation in a Huanjiang mini-pig model. Thus, 16S rRNA sequencing a…
View article: Ethylparaben induces subconjunctival fibrosis via the Wnt/β‑catenin signaling pathway
Ethylparaben induces subconjunctival fibrosis via the Wnt/β‑catenin signaling pathway Open
The aim of the present study was to explore the etiology of subconjunctival fibrosis (SCF) induced by ethylparaben, the most prevalent preservative in Chinese eye drops. Ethylparaben was administered to the left eyes of male Sprague-Dawley…
View article: Differences in Gut Microbial and Serum Biochemical Indices Between Sows With Different Productive Capacities During Perinatal Period
Differences in Gut Microbial and Serum Biochemical Indices Between Sows With Different Productive Capacities During Perinatal Period Open
Maternal gut microflora changes dramatically during perinatal period and plays a vital role in animal health and reproductive performance. However, little is known about the microbial differences between sows with different productive capa…
View article: Transforming growth factor‐β blocks glucose‐induced inflammation and apoptosis in corneal epithelial cells
Transforming growth factor‐β blocks glucose‐induced inflammation and apoptosis in corneal epithelial cells Open
Diabetic retinopathy is the most important ocular complication associated with diabetes. Corneal defects due to diabetes mellitus ( DM ) may cause severe vision impairments. This study aimed to identify the effect of transforming growth fa…
View article: Intestinal microbiota in growing pigs: effects of stocking density
Intestinal microbiota in growing pigs: effects of stocking density Open
This study aimed to assess oxidative stress and microbiota in pigs at different stocking densities. Markers for oxidative stress were investigated and gut bacteria identified. The pigs were randomly assigned to high-, medium- or low-densit…