The zinc finger proteins make up a significant part of the proteome and perform a huge variety of functions in the cell. The CCCH-type zinc finger proteins have gained attention due to their unusual ability to interact with RNA and thereby control di...
Soft pneumatic actuators used in robotic rehabilitation gloves are classified into two types: whole-finger actuators with air chambers that cover the entire finger and modular actuators with chambers only above the finger joints. Most existing protot...
This paper focuses on the teleoperation of a robot hand on the basis of finger position recognition and grasp type estimation. For the finger position recognition, we propose a new method that fuses machine learning and high-speed image-processing te...
Rice false smut caused by Ustilaginoidea virens is a serious disease of rice (Oryza sativa), severely reducing plant mass and yields worldwide. We performed genome-wide analysis of the CCHC-type zinc-finger transcription factor family in this pathoge...
The pollen grains produced by flowering plants are vital for sexual reproduction. Previous studies have shown that two CCCH-type zinc-finger protein genes in Brassica campestris, BcMF30a and BcMF30c, are involved in pollen development. Due to their p...
CCCH-type zinc finger proteins (ZFP) are a large family of proteins that play various important roles in plant growth and development; however, the functions of most proteins in this family are uncharacterized. In this study, a CCCH-type ZFP, AaZFP3,...
Q-type C2H2 zinc finger proteins (ZFPs), the largest family of transcription factors, have been extensively studied in plant genomes. However, the genes encoding this transcription factor family have not been explored in grapevine genomes. Therefore,...
Q-type C2H2 zinc finger protein (ZFP) transcription factors, a plant-specific subfamily of C2H2 ZFP, have been implicated in regulating abiotic stress responses, growth, and developmental processes in plants. Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) is a crucial...
We reported a new member of the C2H2-zinc-finger BED-type (ZBED) protein family found in zebrafish (Danio rerio). It was previously assigned as an uncharacterized protein LOC569044 encoded by the Zgc:161969 gene, the transcripts of which were highly...
Wintersweet (Chimonanthus praecox) is a popular garden plant because of its flowering time, sweet fragrance, and ornamental value. However, research into the molecular mechanism that regulates flower development in wintersweet is still limited. In th...
The straddle-type monorail is an electric-powered public vehicle widely known for its versatility and ease of maintenance. The finger-band is a critical connecting structure for the straddle-type monorail, but issues such as loose bolts are inevitabl...
Acne is a skin issue that plagues many young people and adults. Even if it is cured, it leaves acne spots or acne scars, which drives many individuals to use skincare products or undertake medical treatment. On the contrary, the use of inappropriate...
Type IA topoisomerases have highly conserved catalytic N-terminal domains for the cleaving and rejoining of a single DNA/RNA strand that have been extensively characterized. In contrast, the C-terminal region has been less covered. Two major types of...
Spin bowling deliveries in cricket, finger spin and wrist spin, are usually (Type 1, T1) performed with forearm supination and pronation, respectively, but can also be executed with opposite movements (Type 2, T2), specifically forearm pronation and...
Background and Objectives: Zinc finger proteins are important transcription factors that regulate gene expression and play a critical role in neurodevelopment including autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). They are involved in a variety of cellular proc...
Bougainvillea spp. possesses vibrantly pigmented bracts that exhibit high ornamental value. Zinc finger proteins (ZFPs), one of the most extensive transcription factor families in plants, are implicated in diverse biological functions, including plan...
Q-type C2H2 zinc-finger protein (C2H2-ZFP) transcription factors are associated with many plant growth development and environmental stress responses. To date, there have been few analyses of the Q-type C2H2-ZFP gene family in alfalfa (Medicago sativ...
Using thrombelastography to gain mechanistic insights, recent investigations have identified enzymes and compounds in Naja and Crotalus species’ neurotoxic venoms that are anticoagulant in nature. The neurotoxic venoms of the four extant specie...
Over recent years, several Cys2-His2 (C2H2) domain-containing proteins have emerged as critical players in repairing DNA-double strand breaks. Human FLYWCH1 is a newly characterised nuclear transcription factor with (C2H2)-type zinc-finger DNA-bindin...
Zinc fingers consist of one of the most abundant motifs in transcription factors and DNA-binding proteins. Recent studies provide evidence on the pathological implication of zinc finger proteins in various neurodevelopmental disorders and malignancie...
This paper presents a fingertip grip force sensor based on custom capacitive sensors for glove-type assistive devices with an open-pad structure. The design of the sensor allows using human tactile sensations during grasping and manipulating an objec...
Background/Objectives: Reports on type V FDP tendon avulsions and their treatment are rare. Furthermore, they are not always classified in a consistent manner in the literature. The purpose of our retrospective data analysis was to evaluate and prese...
OZ1, an RNA editing factor that controls the editing of 14 cytidine targets in Arabidopsis chloroplasts, contains two RanBP2-type zinc finger (Znf) domains. The RanBP2 Znf is a C4-type member of the broader zinc finger family with unique functions an...
CCCH-type zinc finger proteins play an important role in multiple biotic and abiotic stresses. More and more reports about CCCH functions in plant development and stress responses have appeared over the past few years, focusing especially on tandem C...
Hypoxic environments are generally undesirable for most plants, but for astringent persimmon, high CO2 treatment (CO2 > 90%), also termed artificial high-CO2 atmosphere (AHCA), causes acetaldehyde accumulation and precipitation of soluble tannins...
Climbing demands exceptional isometric finger flexor strength and neuromuscular efficiency. This study aimed to compare maximum isometric strength and muscle quality (MQ) between climbers and non-climbers and examine the influence of sex and specific...
Pollen plays an essential role in plant fertility by delivering the male gametes to the embryo sac before double fertilization. In several plant species, including Arabidopsis, C2H2-type zinc-finger transcription factors (TFs) have been involved in d...
The Cys2His2 (C2H2)-type zinc-finger protein (ZFP) family, which includes 176 members in Arabidopsis thaliana, is one of the largest families of putative transcription factors in plants. Of the Arabidopsis ZFP members, only 33 members are conserved i...
Clinical devices play a vital role in diagnosing and monitoring people’s health. A pulse oximeter (PO) is one of the most common clinical devices for critical medical care. In this paper, we explain how we developed a wearable PO. We propose a...
Zinc finger proteins are widely involved and play an important role in plant growth and abiotic stress. In this research, MdZAT5, a gene encoding C2H2-type zinc finger protein, was cloned and investigated. The MdZAT5 was highly expressed in flower ti...
Pitaya (Hylocereus polyrhizus) is cultivated in a broad ecological range, due to its tolerance to drought, heat, and poor soil. The zinc finger proteins regulate gene expression at the transcriptional and post-transcriptional levels, by interacting w...
Myotonic dystrophies (DM) are the most common muscular dystrophies in adults, which can affect other non-skeletal muscle organs such as the heart, brain and gastrointestinal system. There are two genetically distinct types of myotonic dystrophy: myot...
The RanBP2-type zinc finger (RBZ) protein genes, which are well-characterized in animals, are involved in the regulation of mRNA processing. Although they are diversely distributed in plants, their functions still remain largely unknown. In this stud...
Zinc finger AN1-type containing 4 (ZFAND4) has emerged as a promising prognostic marker and predictor of metastasis for patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). However, further validation is fundamental before clinical implementation. Henc...
Finger technique is a crucial aspect of piano learning, and hand exoskeleton mechanisms effectively assist novice piano players in maintaining correct finger technique consistently. Addressing current issues with exoskeleton robots, such as the inabi...
A plant’s Q-type C2H2-type ZFP plays key roles in plant growth and development and responses to biotic and abiotic stresses. Sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) is an important crop for sugar production. Salt stress and viral infection significantly...
This review focuses on the significance of deregulation of epigenetic mechanisms by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) X protein in hepatocarcinogenesis and HBV replication. Epigenetic mechanisms, DNA methylation, and specific histone modifications, e.g., t...
Nature endowed snakes with a lethal secretion known as venom, which has been fine-tuned over millions of years of evolution. Snakes utilize venom to subdue their prey and to survive in their natural habitat. Venom is known to be a very poisonous mixt...
In order to improve the success rate of garlic sowing and the qualification rate of garlic seeds, a fingerboard-type garlic seed metering device was designed, and its parameters were optimized. First, the structure and working principles of seed-mete...
Pollen transmission of Camellia oleifera is affected by climate and environment, and the quality of natural pollination is not high, which seriously affects the yield of Camellia oleifera. Artificial pollination is an effective way to solve the low f...
In order to solve the problem of flexible sliding tactile composite sensing in the actual grasp of intelligent robot fingers, this paper proposes a research on a convex fiber grating tactile sliding sensor based on mechanical fingers. Based on the se...
The possible regulatory effects of C2H2 zinc finger proteins, which are important transcription factors, on intertidal seaweed responses to abiotic stress are unclear. This study was conducted to comprehensively analyze the C2H2 gene family of a repr...
The CCCH zinc-finger protein contains a typical C3H-type motif widely existing in plants, and it plays an important role in plant growth, development, and stress responses. In this study, a CCCH zinc-finger gene, GhC3H20, was isolated and thoroughly...
The Zinc finger protein (ZFP) family is widely distributed in eukaryotes and interacts with DNA, RNA, and various proteins to participate in many molecular processes. In the present study, the biological functions of eight ZFP genes in the lytic cycl...
C2H2-type zinc finger protein (C2H2-ZFP) transcription factors play evident roles in regulating plant growth and development and abiotic stress responses. However, the role of C2H2-ZFP from Mentha canadensis remains uncertain. We identified the multi...
The finger-joint technique is an effective and economical method for producing bamboo scrimber composites for structural engineering and construction applications. This study investigates the failure modes and mechanical strength of finger-jointed ba...
This study proposes a combined finger seal configuration composed of different structural laminates. An equivalent dynamic model of the finger seal system, accounting for thermal effects, is established. The effects of configuration type and operatin...
To analyze the structural characteristics of a human hand, data collection gloves were worn for typical grasping tasks. The hand manipulation characteristics, finger end pressure, and finger joint bending angle were obtained via an experiment based o...
In this paper, a new type of ring-shaped interdigital electrode is proposed to improve the accuracy and repeatability of quartz crystal microbalance. The influence of different types of single finger, dot finger, dot double-finger electrodes on mass...
Hydroponic lettuce is the main cultivated leafy vegetable in plant factories, and its scattered leaves are delicate and easily injured. Harvesting is an important process in the production of hydroponic lettuce. To reduce the injury level of hydropon...
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