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View article: Facile-prepared FGF21/zinc nanocomplex for efficient brain delivery in ischemic stroke treatment
Facile-prepared FGF21/zinc nanocomplex for efficient brain delivery in ischemic stroke treatment Open
View article: The complete mitochondrial genome and phylogenetic analysis of a leaf insect <i>Cryptophyllium oyae</i> Cumming & Le Tirant, 2020 (Phasmatodea: Phylliidae) in China
The complete mitochondrial genome and phylogenetic analysis of a leaf insect <i>Cryptophyllium oyae</i> Cumming & Le Tirant, 2020 (Phasmatodea: Phylliidae) in China Open
Stick insects have evolved remarkable camouflage adaptations, but their geographical distribution and phylogeny remain insufficiently understood. In this study, we confirmed the presence of Cryptophyllium oyae Cumming and Le Tirant …
View article: Chromosome-level genome assembly of stem borer Batocera rufomaculata using PacBio HiFi and Hi-C sequencing
Chromosome-level genome assembly of stem borer Batocera rufomaculata using PacBio HiFi and Hi-C sequencing Open
Batocera rufomaculata (Cerambycidae: Lamiinae), a prominent representative of longhorned beetles, is a globally significant stem-boring pest, infesting over 50 species of deciduous trees. Despite its substantial ecological and economic imp…
View article: Dr. Kinase: predicting the drug-resistance hotspots of protein kinases
Dr. Kinase: predicting the drug-resistance hotspots of protein kinases Open
Protein kinases (PKs) regulate various cellular functions, and are targeted by small-molecule kinase inhibitors (KIs) in cancers and other diseases. However, drug resistance (DR) of KIs occurs through critical mutations in four types of re…
View article: In Situ Formed Three‐Dimensionally Conducting Polymer Electrolyte for Solid‐State Lithium Metal Batteries With High‐Cathode Loading
In Situ Formed Three‐Dimensionally Conducting Polymer Electrolyte for Solid‐State Lithium Metal Batteries With High‐Cathode Loading Open
Low‐ionic conductivity within high‐loading cathode has greatly limited the application of solid polymer electrolytes in rechargeable batteries. Herein, solid polymer electrolyte with a three‐dimensionally conducting network is obtained by …
View article: Comparative genomics reveals evolutionary signatures of genes underlying the ability to jump in beetles
Comparative genomics reveals evolutionary signatures of genes underlying the ability to jump in beetles Open
View article: Systematical characterization of Rab7 gene family in Gossypium and potential functions of GhRab7B3-A gene in drought tolerance
Systematical characterization of Rab7 gene family in Gossypium and potential functions of GhRab7B3-A gene in drought tolerance Open
View article: Calcium-Dependent Protein Kinase GhCDPK16 Exerts a Positive Regulatory Role in Enhancing Drought Tolerance in Cotton
Calcium-Dependent Protein Kinase GhCDPK16 Exerts a Positive Regulatory Role in Enhancing Drought Tolerance in Cotton Open
Cotton is essential for the textile industry as a primary source of natural fibers. However, environmental factors like drought present significant challenges to its cultivation, adversely affecting both production levels and fiber quality…
View article: Evolutionary patterns and functional effects of 3D chromatin structures in butterflies with extensive genome rearrangements
Evolutionary patterns and functional effects of 3D chromatin structures in butterflies with extensive genome rearrangements Open
Chromosome rearrangements may distort 3D chromatin architectures and thus change gene regulation, yet how 3D chromatin structures evolve in insects is largely unknown. Here, we obtain chromosome-level genomes for four butterfly species, Gr…
View article: The first chromosome-level genome of the stag beetle Dorcus hopei Saunders, 1854 (Coleoptera: Lucanidae)
The first chromosome-level genome of the stag beetle Dorcus hopei Saunders, 1854 (Coleoptera: Lucanidae) Open
Stag beetles (Coleoptera: Lucanidae) represent a significant saproxylic assemblage in forest ecosystems and are noted for their enlarged mandibles and male polymorphism. Despite their relevance as ideal models for the study of exaggerated …
View article: Multiple Origins of Bioluminescence in Beetles and Evolution of Luciferase Function
Multiple Origins of Bioluminescence in Beetles and Evolution of Luciferase Function Open
Bioluminescence in beetles has long fascinated biologists, with diverse applications in biotechnology. To date, however, our understanding of its evolutionary origin and functional variation mechanisms remains poor. To address these questi…
View article: Parabacteroides johnsonii Inhibits the Onset and Progression of Colorectal Cancer by Modulating the Gut Microbiota
Parabacteroides johnsonii Inhibits the Onset and Progression of Colorectal Cancer by Modulating the Gut Microbiota Open
View article: OsSHMT4 Is Required for Synthesis of Rice Storage Protein and Storage Organelle Formation in Endosperm Cells
OsSHMT4 Is Required for Synthesis of Rice Storage Protein and Storage Organelle Formation in Endosperm Cells Open
Storage proteins are essential for seed germination and seedling growth, as they provide an indispensable nitrogen source and energy. Our previous report highlighted the defective endosperm development in the serine hydroxymethyltransferas…
View article: Precise Dose Validation of Intensity-Modulated Arc Therapy Programs by Implementing Matrixx in Static Mode
Precise Dose Validation of Intensity-Modulated Arc Therapy Programs by Implementing Matrixx in Static Mode Open
View article: Diffuse invasive signet ring cell carcinoma in total colorectum caused by ulcerative colitis: A case report and review of literature
Diffuse invasive signet ring cell carcinoma in total colorectum caused by ulcerative colitis: A case report and review of literature Open
Carcinogenesis of ulcerative colitis is different from sporadic colon cancer, and the overall prognosis is extremely poor.
View article: Integrated Analysis of Transcriptome and Proteome to Reveal Pupal Color Switch in Papilio xuthus Butterflies
Integrated Analysis of Transcriptome and Proteome to Reveal Pupal Color Switch in Papilio xuthus Butterflies Open
Pupal color polyphenism in Papilio butterflies, including green, intermediate, or brown, is an excellent study system for understanding phenotypic plasticity. Previous studies suggested that development of brown pupae may be controlled by …
View article: Xenos yangi sp. nov.: A new twisted-wing parasite species (Strepsiptera, Xenidae) from Gaoligong Mountains, Southwest China
Xenos yangi sp. nov.: A new twisted-wing parasite species (Strepsiptera, Xenidae) from Gaoligong Mountains, Southwest China Open
Here we report a new twisted-wing parasite species of the family Xenidae based on both morphological and molecular evidence. By using nearly complete mitogenomes, we confirmed the twisted-wing parasites on two wasps ( Vespa velutina and Ve…
View article: A glimpse into the biodiversity of insects in Yunnan: An updated and annotated checklist of butterflies (Lepidoptera, Papilionoidea)
A glimpse into the biodiversity of insects in Yunnan: An updated and annotated checklist of butterflies (Lepidoptera, Papilionoidea) Open
View article: High-quality reference genomes of swallowtail butterflies provide insights into their coloration evolution
High-quality reference genomes of swallowtail butterflies provide insights into their coloration evolution Open
Swallowtail butterflies (Papilionidae) are a historically significant butterfly group due to their colorful wing patterns, extensive morphological diversity, and phylogenetically important position as a sister group to all other butterflie…
View article: Cathepsin K deficiency promotes alveolar bone regeneration by promoting jaw bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells proliferation and differentiation via glycolysis pathway
Cathepsin K deficiency promotes alveolar bone regeneration by promoting jaw bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells proliferation and differentiation via glycolysis pathway Open
Objectives To clarify the possible role and mechanism of Cathepsin K (CTSK) in alveolar bone regeneration mediated by jaw bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (JBMMSC). Materials and Methods Tooth extraction models of Ctsk knockout mice ( Ct…
View article: The mitochondrial genome of a leaf insect <i>Phyllium westwoodii</i> (Phasmatodea: Phylliidae) in Southeast Asia
The mitochondrial genome of a leaf insect <i>Phyllium westwoodii</i> (Phasmatodea: Phylliidae) in Southeast Asia Open
The nearly complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of Phyllium westwoodii, a typical leaf mimic insect in Phasmatodea, was obtained in this study. This mitogenome is 17,222 bp in length and contains 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs)…
View article: Cryptophyllium, the hidden leaf insects – descriptions of a new leaf insect genus and thirteen species from the former celebicum species group (Phasmatodea, Phylliidae)
Cryptophyllium, the hidden leaf insects – descriptions of a new leaf insect genus and thirteen species from the former celebicum species group (Phasmatodea, Phylliidae) Open
While the leaf insects (Phylliidae) are a well-supported group within Phasmatodea, the genus Phyllium Illiger, 1798 has repeatedly been recovered as paraphyletic. Here, the Phyllium (Phyllium) celebicum species group is reviewed and its di…
View article: Genome-wide identification and gene-editing of pigment transporter genes in the swallowtail butterfly Papilio xuthus
Genome-wide identification and gene-editing of pigment transporter genes in the swallowtail butterfly Papilio xuthus Open
View article: The mitochondrial genome of one ‘twisted-wing parasite’ <i>Xenos</i> cf. <i>moutoni</i> (Insecta, Strepsiptera, Xenidae) from Gaoligong Mountains, Southwest of China
The mitochondrial genome of one ‘twisted-wing parasite’ <i>Xenos</i> cf. <i>moutoni</i> (Insecta, Strepsiptera, Xenidae) from Gaoligong Mountains, Southwest of China Open
The nearly complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of Xenos cf. moutoni, one twisted-wing parasite on wasp Vespa velutina from Southwest of China, is described in this study. The total length of this mitogenome is 1…
View article: Chromatin accessibility profiling provides insights into larval cuticle color and adult longevity in butterflies
Chromatin accessibility profiling provides insights into larval cuticle color and adult longevity in butterflies Open
Butterflies are diverse in virtually all aspects of their ontogeny, including morphology, life history, and behavior. However, the developmental regulatory mechanisms underlying the important phenotypic traits of butterflies at different d…
View article: Cryptophyllium, the hidden leaf insects - descriptions of a new leaf insect genus and thirteen species from the former celebicum species group (Phasmatodea, Phylliidae)
Cryptophyllium, the hidden leaf insects - descriptions of a new leaf insect genus and thirteen species from the former celebicum species group (Phasmatodea, Phylliidae) Open
This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Cumming, Royce T., Bank, Sarah, Bresseel, Joachim, Constant, Je ́ ro ̂ me, Tirant, Stephane Le, Dong, Zhiwei, Sonet, Gontran, Bradler, Sven (2021):…
View article: Additional file 1 of Genome-wide identification and gene-editing of pigment transporter genes in the swallowtail butterfly Papilio xuthus
Additional file 1 of Genome-wide identification and gene-editing of pigment transporter genes in the swallowtail butterfly Papilio xuthus Open
Additional file 1: Table S1 Gene numbers in the subfamilies of ABC transporter in the genomes of Papilio xuthus, other 31 insects, other five arthropods and human. Table S2. Details of the 56 ABC transporters identified in the genome of Pa…
View article: Genomic and experimental data provide new insights into luciferin biosynthesis and bioluminescence evolution in fireflies
Genomic and experimental data provide new insights into luciferin biosynthesis and bioluminescence evolution in fireflies Open
View article: One-Step Preparation of an AgNP-nHA@RGO Three-Dimensional Porous Scaffold and Its Application in Infected Bone Defect Treatment
One-Step Preparation of an AgNP-nHA@RGO Three-Dimensional Porous Scaffold and Its Application in Infected Bone Defect Treatment Open
Weizong Weng,1,2,* Xiaoqun Li,1,* Wei Nie,3 Haoyuan Liu,2 Shanshan Liu,2 Jianming Huang,2 Qirong Zhou,1 Jia He,1 Jiacan Su,1 Zhifeng Dong,4 Dongliang Wang5 1Department of Orthopeadics, Changhai Hospital affiliated to the Second Military Me…
View article: New Records of the Giant Click-Beetle Sinelater perroti (Fleutiaux) (Coleoptera: Elateridae: Tetralobinae)
New Records of the Giant Click-Beetle Sinelater perroti (Fleutiaux) (Coleoptera: Elateridae: Tetralobinae) Open
Qiu, Lu, Dong, Zhi-Wei, Kundrata, Robin (2020): New Records of the Giant Click-Beetle Sinelater perroti (Fleutiaux) (Coleoptera: Elateridae: Tetralobinae). The Coleopterists Bulletin 74 (2): 370-374, DOI: 10.1649/0010-065X-74.2.370, URL: h…