Population genetics and ecological niche modelling shed light on species boundaries and evolutionary history of Aconitum pendulum and A. flavum
April 20, 2024 As species are fundamental units of evolutionary biology research, accurate species delimitation plays a crucial role in current biodiversity management.
Multiomics Analyses Provide New Insight into Genetic Variation of Reproductive Adaptability in Tibetan Sheep
April 03, 2024 Domestication and artificial selection during production-oriented breeding have greatly shaped the level of genomic variability in sheep. However, the genetic variation associated with increased reproduction remains e...
Lichen pectin-containing polysaccharide from Xanthoria elegans and its ability to effectively protect LX-2 cells from H2O2-induced oxidative damage
April 03, 2024 Xanthoria elegans, a drought-tolerant lichen, is the original plant of the traditional Chinese medicine “Shihua” and effectively treats a variety of liver diseases. However, thus far, the hepatoprotective effects of...
Extract of Silphium perfoliatum L.improve lipid accumulation in NAFLD mice by regulating AMPK/FXR signaling pathway
March 21, 2024 Globally, the incidence rate and number of patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease are increasing, which has become one of the greatest threats to human health. However, there is still no effective therapy and ...
Characterization of alkaloids and phenolics in Nitraria roborowskii Kom. fruit by UHPLC-triple-TOF-MS/MS and its sucrase and maltase inhibitory effects
March 05, 2024 In this study, its chemical constituents (52) including 10 β-carboline alkaloids, nine cyclic peptides, three indole alkaloids, five pyrrole alkaloids, eight phenolic acids and 17 flavonoids were identified tentative...