We aimed to investigate the microbial diversity, mine lignocellulose-degrading enzymes/proteins, and analyze the domain structures of the mined enzymes/proteins in humus samples collected from the Cuc Phuong National Park, Vietnam. Using a high-throu...
Leaf margin serration is a morphological characteristic in plants. The CUC2 (CUP-SHAPED COTYLEDON 2) gene plays an important role in the outgrowth of leaf teeth and enhances leaf serration via suppression of growth in the sinus. In this study, we iso...
The CUP-SHAPED COTYLEDON 2 (CUC2) gene, which is negatively regulated by microRNA164 (miR164), has been specifically linked to the regulation of leaf margin serration and the maintenance of phyllotaxy in model plants. However, few studies have invest...
(1) Background: Tree peonies display extensive cultivar diversity due to widespread hybridization, resulting in a complex genetic architecture. This complexity complicates the selection of universal reference genes across different cultivars for qRT-...
Plants have the capacity to form adventitious roots (ARs) from detached aerial organs, a process known as de novo root regeneration (DNRR). In Arabidopsis, wounding signals rapidly induce in leaf explants the expression of genes encoding enzymes of a...
A variety of Hantzsch 1,4-dihydropyridines were oxidized to their corresponding pyridines in high yields in the presence of Cu(C22H22N2O2) in refluxing acetic acid.
Pancreatic cancer (PanCa) is one of the leading causes of death from cancer in the United States. The current standard treatment for pancreatic cancer is gemcitabine, but its success is poor due to the emergence of drug resistance. Natural products h...
Recently we established a cell-free assay to evaluate “cholesterol uptake capacity (CUC)” as a novel concept for high-density lipoprotein (HDL) functionality and demonstrated the feasibility of CUC for coronary risk stratification, although its regul...
The shoot meristem, a stem-cell-containing tissue initiated during plant embryogenesis, is responsible for continuous shoot organ production in postembryonic development. Although key regulatory factors including KNOX genes are responsible for stem c...
Rose is one of the most popular ornamental plants worldwide. The double-flower trait, referring to flowers with extra petals, has been a key focus in rose breeding history. However, the genetic mechanisms regulating petal number in roses are still no...
The NAC (NAM, ATAF1/2, CUC2) family of transcription factors (TFs) is a vital transcription factor family of plants. It controls multiple parts of plant development, tissue formation, and abiotic stress response. We cloned the FvNAC29 gene from Fraga...
In polarimetric interferometric SAR (PolInSAR) technology, the random volume over ground (RVoG) model establishes the mapping relationship between polarimetric complex coherence and forest biophysical parameters (e.g., forest height). However, due to...
Drought stress negatively affects plant growth and development, thus reducing plant productivity. Therefore, understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying drought stress responses is essential for crop improvement. The plant-specific NAM/ATAF1,2/...
Leaf senescence is an important physiological process involving the degradation of a number of metabolites and their remobilization to new reproductive and storage organs. NAC (NAM, ATAF, and CUC) transcription factors are reported as important regul...
An important family of transcription factors (TFs) in plants known as NAC (NAM, ATAF1/2, and CUC2) is crucial for the responses of plants to environmental stressors. In this study, we mined the NAC TF family members of tree peony (Paeonia suffruticos...
The catalytic conversion of greenhouse gases, such as N2O, is a promising way to mitigate global warming. In this work, density functional theory (DFT) studies were performed to study N2O reduction by CO over single-atom catalysts (SACs) and compare...
The use of semiconductors for bacterial photoinactivation is a promising approach that has attracted great interest in wastewater remediation. The photoinactivator Cu-TTC/ZTO/TO was synthesized by the solvothermal method from the coordination complex...
Microstructure and property evolution of a powder-forged Fe-2.5Cu-C alloy during continuous cooling and subsequent aging were investigated to improve its mechanical properties. During continuous cooling, copper precipitates formed were consistent wit...
Currently, the catalytic reduction of nitrobenzene requires more efficient and low-cost catalysts. In this work, a new copper-based metal-organic framework (MOF) was designed by the calcination of Cu–MOF at 700 °C (denoted as Cu@C). The cat...
Copper-doped diamond-like carbon films (Cu-DLC) are effective antibacterial materials and are fabricated using different techniques. By controlling the ratio of the graphite and diamond structures as well as the hydrogen bonds, the biocompatibility,...
The effect of graphene coating on the growth of grains on bulk copper film was studied. When methane gas is catalytically decomposed on the surface of copper, and a carbon–copper solid solution is formed at high temperature, precipitated carbon...
Exploring genetic methods to improve yield in grain crops such as rice (Oryza sativa) is essential to help meet the needs of the increasing population. Here, we report that rice ONAC096 affects grain yield by regulating leaf senescence and panicle nu...
The present study was undertaken to evaluate the impacts of nano-composites of copper and carbon (NCCC) on the intestinal luminal micro-ecosystem and mucosal homeostasis of yellow-feather broilers. A total of two-hundred and forty 1-day-old male yell...
Two isomeric 2-bromomethylpyridine Cu(II) complexes [Cu(C6H9NBr)2(NO3)2] with 2-bromo-5-methylpyridine (L1) and 2-bromo-4-methylpyridine (L2) were synthesized as air-stable blue materials in good yields. The crystal structures were different with [Cu...
The objective of the article is to analyze, based on social exchange theory, the different risk and safety perceptions of employees and customers in the hospitality industry regarding the protections against the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in an emerging mar...
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The purpose of this research was to analyze how different effects of the COVID pandemic, expressed through pandemic accentuated occupational stress, perceived job insecurity, occupational safety and health perception and perceived organizational effe...
Background/Objectives: The integrity of the primary teeth in the occlusal support area is essential for the eruption of the permanent successor teeth and for the development of a functional occlusion. This study aimed to clinically evaluate the healt...
Eastern Europe continues to have the highest rates of cancer of the uterine cervix (CUC) and human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in Europe. Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate CUC trends in Bulgaria in the context of a lack of a population...
Structural parameters for over seventy complexes of the composition Cu(η2-X1×2)(Y3) or Cu(κ2-X1X2)(Y3) were analyzed in this work, being the third of a series of structural studies on three coordinated copper(I) complexes. Bidentate (...
This study investigated the effects of two nanofertilizers (NFs): copper nanoparticles (NPs) synthesised using cotton (CuC) and chitosan (CuCh) as well as two biofertilizers (BFs), nopal extract (NE) and commercial Biojal® worm humus (WH), on the...
Cucurbitacin B (CucB) has anti-inflammatory potential, but poor aqueous solubility and permeability limit its oral development. This study developed and evaluated a Soluplus®-stabilized CucB nanosuspension (CucB-NS). The formulation was prepared...
We aimed to evaluate the degree of thirdhand smoke (THS) caused by short-term exposure to smoking-related substances. To this end, we evaluated the change in concentration of a smoking-related urine biomarker in volunteers before and after visiting p...
During the interaction of aqueous-ethanol or ethanol solutions AgNO3, H[AuCl4], and CuCl2, as well as aqueous suspensions of slightly soluble copper(II) salts Cu(C6H4NO2)2·H2O, Cu(C7H5O2)2∙3H2O, and CuC7H4O3∙H2O with the ethanol so...
Comprehensive utilization of crop straw (CUCS) is a critical pathway toward sustainable agricultural development, synergizing food security and carbon neutrality goals. However, there remains a lack of systematic empirical evidence regarding its macr...
Prostate cancer (PrCa) metastasis is the major cause of mortality and morbidity among men. Metastatic PrCa cells are typically adopted for aberrant glucose metabolism. Thus, chemophores that reprogram altered glucose metabolic machinery in cancer cel...
The Christiansen Uniformity Coefficient (CUC) describes the distribution of water in a sprinkler system. In this study, two types of models were developed to predict the Christiansen Uniformity Coefficient (CUC) of sprinkler irrigation systems: Artif...
In this paper, Au and Cu nanoparticles were successfully loaded onto porous g-C3N4 material through a hydrothermal synthesis method. By adjusting the proportion of Cu, Au-5%Cu/C3N4, Au-10%Cu/C3N4, and Au-15%Cu/C3N4, catalysts were prepared and used f...
Copper-chitosan (Cu-CS) nanoantimicrobials are a novel class of bioactive agents, providing enhanced and synergistic efficiency in the prevention of biocontamination in several application fields, from food packaging to biomedical. Femtosecond laser...
This review aims to expose mechanical milling as an alternative method for generating copper-based particles (copper particles (CuP) and copper composites (CuC)); more specifically, via a top-down or bottom-up approach, on a lab-scale. This work will...
Introduction: Cancer of the uterine cervix (CUC) is still one of the most frequent oncological diagnoses in women. The specific interactions between the tumor cells of CUC and the cells and tissues in the tumor microenvironment can affect cancer cell...
Air traffic controllers (ATCOs) are currently constrained by a sector-based competence endorsement model that requires extensive, sector-specific training and limits operational flexibility. To address this, the SESAR project IFAV3 proposes solutions...
Aphis gossypii (Glover) is distributed worldwide and causes substantial economic and ecological problems owing to its rapid reproduction and high pesticide resistance. Plant-derived cucurbitacin B (CucB) and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) are known...
Leaf shape, as one of the clearest manifestations of plant morphology, shows considerable variation owing to genetics and the environment. Leaf initiation occurs in the peripheral zone of the SAM and goes through the three overlapping phases of leaf...
In this study, we analyze the spatial effect of foreign direct investment (FDI) on poverty reduction in Vietnam. This study uses the provincial-level panel data and the fixed-effects regression and the spatial econometric model to investigate empiric...
This study was concerned with the adhesion of resin cement to metal surfaces obtained by selective laser melting process (SLM), and how it could be improved the bond strength at the biocomposite-metal junction. The SLM substrates were manufactured ou...
Various powders of graphene oxide (GO), GO with silver (GO-Ag) and zinc oxide (GO-ZnO) were obtained. The powders were silanized with (3-aminopropyl) triethoxysilane (APTES) aiming to be used, in a future stage, as additives in the hydraulic lime mor...
(1) Background: This study investigated the influence of Bis-GMA, TEGDMA, UDMA, and two different polyethylene glycol (PEG)-containing, UDMO-based co-monomers on the Young’s modulus and flexural strength, degree of methacrylate C=C double bond...
The aim of the present study was to obtain experimental infiltration materials, intended for the treatment of dental white spots, and to investigate them. Two series of infiltrants (P1–P6)/(P1F–P6F) were obtained, based on different monom...
The objective of this study is the characterization of a novel experimental flowable giomer (G) regarding water sorption, water solubility, and the microstructural characteristics, in comparison to three commercial giomers: Beautifil flow Plus X F00...
This study aimed to assess the diversity and antimicrobial activity of cultivable bacteria associated with Vietnamese sponges. In total, 460 bacterial isolates were obtained from 18 marine sponges. Of these, 58.3% belonged to Proteobacteria, 16.5% to...
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