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View article: Selection of geographical populations suitable for artificial breeding of the Northeast China Brown Frog (Rana dybowskii)
Selection of geographical populations suitable for artificial breeding of the Northeast China Brown Frog (Rana dybowskii) Open
Amphibians, as a group greatly disturbed by human activities, are at increased risk of extinction. Rana dybowskii is an anuran species with both ecological and economic significance. Due to environmental changes and human overexploitation,…
View article: Cloning and Characterization of Adiponectin Receptors in <i>Rana amurensis</i> During <i>Aeromonas hydrophila</i> Infection
Cloning and Characterization of Adiponectin Receptors in <i>Rana amurensis</i> During <i>Aeromonas hydrophila</i> Infection Open
This study describes the cloning and characterization of adiponectin receptors ( AdipoR1 and AdipoR2 ), as well as the analysis of their mRNA and protein expression in Rana amurensis at different time points after Aeromonas hydrophila ( Ah…
View article: Prediction of Potential Suitable Distribution Areas for Northeastern China Salamander (Hynobius leechii) in Northeastern China
Prediction of Potential Suitable Distribution Areas for Northeastern China Salamander (Hynobius leechii) in Northeastern China Open
The Northeastern China Salamander (Hynobius leechii) is classified as a rare, nationally protected Class II wild animal in China. Its population is declining, and its habitat is deteriorating. This study aimed to predict the distribution o…
View article: Effect of <i>Aeromonas hydrophila</i> infection on leptin receptor overlapping transcript expression in <i>Rana amurensis</i>
Effect of <i>Aeromonas hydrophila</i> infection on leptin receptor overlapping transcript expression in <i>Rana amurensis</i> Open
The leptin receptor overlapping transcript (LepROT) has been suggested to play several roles in immunomodulatory mechanisms; however, the understanding of its role in Rana amurensis immunity is still very limited. Here, we performed…
View article: Hidden hotspots of amphibian biodiversity in China
Hidden hotspots of amphibian biodiversity in China Open
Identifying and protecting hotspots of endemism and species richness is crucial for mitigating the global biodiversity crisis. However, our understanding of spatial diversity patterns is far from complete, which severely limits our ability…
View article: Phylogenetic relationships and genetic differentiation of two Salamandrella species as revealed via COI gene from Northeastern China
Phylogenetic relationships and genetic differentiation of two Salamandrella species as revealed via COI gene from Northeastern China Open
Due to traditional classification methods’ limitations, some cryptic species remain undiscovered. To better explore the existence of the Schrenck salamander ( Salamandrella tridactyla , a cryptic species of Siberian salamander S . keyserli…
View article: Characterization of Oil Body Accumulation, Microstructure, and Chemical Composition Changes During Walnut Growth by Clsm, Tem, and Lc-Ms/Ms
Characterization of Oil Body Accumulation, Microstructure, and Chemical Composition Changes During Walnut Growth by Clsm, Tem, and Lc-Ms/Ms Open
View article: Quality Evaluation of Walnuts from Different Regions in China
Quality Evaluation of Walnuts from Different Regions in China Open
This study analyzed and evaluated the basic crude fat contents, crude protein contents, phenolic compounds, lipid compositions (fatty acids, phytosterols, and tocopherols), and amino acid compositions of 26 walnut samples from 11 walnut-gr…
View article: Nutritional Composition Analysis and Comprehensive Quality Evaluation of Walnuts from Different Regions in China
Nutritional Composition Analysis and Comprehensive Quality Evaluation of Walnuts from Different Regions in China Open
View article: Beneficial Effects of Warming Temperatures on Embryonic and Hatchling Development in a Low-Latitude Margin Population of the High-Latitude Lizard Lacerta agilis
Beneficial Effects of Warming Temperatures on Embryonic and Hatchling Development in a Low-Latitude Margin Population of the High-Latitude Lizard Lacerta agilis Open
The effects of warming temperatures on embryonic and hatchling development are critical for determining the vulnerability of species to climate warming. However, these effects have rarely been investigated in high-latitude oviparous specie…
View article: Molecular characterization of MHCIα gene from Rana dybowskii and its response to LPS
Molecular characterization of MHCIα gene from Rana dybowskii and its response to LPS Open
Immune tissue associated with the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) is widely present in vertebrates highly polymorphic gene cluster. However, available published data about how amphibians MHCI genes react to pathogen infections are v…
View article: Genetic diversity of major histocompatibility complex class I genes in <i>Zootoca vivipara</i>
Genetic diversity of major histocompatibility complex class I genes in <i>Zootoca vivipara</i> Open
The Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC), as a family of highly polymorphic genes associated with immunity in the genome of the vertebrate, has become an important indicator for assessing the evolutionary potential of wildlife. In order …
View article: Sequencing and analysis of the complete mitochondrial genome of <i>Rana amurensis</i> (Anura: Ranidae)
Sequencing and analysis of the complete mitochondrial genome of <i>Rana amurensis</i> (Anura: Ranidae) Open
In this study, the complete mitogenome sequence of Rana amurensis (Anura: Ranidae) is determined using long PCR. It is a circular molecule of 20,571 bp in length (GenBank accession no. MF370348). The complete mtDNA sequence of R.…
View article: Sequencing and analysis of the complete mitochondrial genome of <i>Rugosa emeljanovi</i> (Anura: Ranidae)
Sequencing and analysis of the complete mitochondrial genome of <i>Rugosa emeljanovi</i> (Anura: Ranidae) Open
In this study, the complete mitogenome sequence of Rugosa emeljanovi (Anura: Ranidae) is first determined using long PCR. It is a circular molecule of 17,733 bp in length (GenBank accession no. KU641020). Similar to the typical mtDN…
View article: The complete mitochondrial genome of <i>Takydromus amurensis</i> (Squamata: Lacertidae)
The complete mitochondrial genome of <i>Takydromus amurensis</i> (Squamata: Lacertidae) Open
The complete mitogenome sequence of Takydromus amurensis (Squamata: Lacertidae) is determined using long PCR for the first time in this study. It is a circular molecule of 17 333 bp in length (GenBank accession number: KU641018). Si…
View article: The complete mitochondrial DNA sequence and the phylogenetic position of <i>Rhabdophis tigrinus</i> (Reptilia: Squamata)
The complete mitochondrial DNA sequence and the phylogenetic position of <i>Rhabdophis tigrinus</i> (Reptilia: Squamata) Open
The complete mitochondrial genome of Rhabdophis tigrinus (Reptilia: Squamata) is presented for the first time in this study. It is a circular molecule of 17 415 bp in length (GenBank accession no. KU641019), consisting of 13 protein…