Biology & Life sciences - Table of Contents

July 8, 2024

Green nanobiocatalysts: enhancing enzyme immobilization for industrial and biomedical applications

Doaa S. R. Khafaga, Ghazala Muteeb, Abdullrahman Elgarawany, Mohammad Aatif, Mohd Farhan, Salma Allam, Batool Abdulhadi Almatar, Mohamed G. Radwan

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17589 PubMed 38993977

July 25, 2024

Evaluation of in vitro osteoblast and osteoclast differentiation from stem cell: a systematic review of morphological assays and staining techniques

Shahrul Hisham Zainal Ariffin, Rohaya Megat Abdul Wahab, Muhammad Abdul Razak, Muhammad Dain Yazid, Muhammad Ashraf Shahidan, Azizi Miskon, Intan Zarina Zainol Abidin

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17790 PubMed 39071131

July 10, 2024

Comparative analysis of nutrient composition and antioxidant activity in three dragon fruit cultivars

Afsana Yasmin, Mousumi Jahan Sumi, Keya Akter, Rakibul Hasan Md. Rabbi, Hesham S. Almoallim, Mohammad Javed Ansari, Akbar Hossain, Shahin Imran

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17719 PubMed 39006035

July 9, 2024

Integrative analysis of the transcriptome and metabolome provides insights into polysaccharide accumulation in Polygonatum odoratum (Mill.) Druce rhizome

Gen Pan, Jian Jin, Hao Liu, Can Zhong, Jing Xie, Yuhui Qin, Shuihan Zhang

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17699 PubMed 39006032

July 17, 2024

Insects’ perception and behavioral responses to plant semiochemicals

Diriba Fufa Serdo

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17735 PubMed 39035155

July 17, 2024

Secretomic changes of amyloid beta peptides on Alzheimer’s disease related proteins in differentiated human SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells

Sittiruk Roytrakul, Janthima Jaresitthikunchai, Narumon Phaonakrop, Sawanya Charoenlappanit, Siriwan Thaisakun, Nitithorn Kumsri, Teerakul Arpornsuwan

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17732 PubMed 39035166

July 30, 2024

Low-dose hexavalent chromium induces mitophagy in rat liver via the AMPK-related PINK1/Parkin signaling pathway

Ningning Li, Xiaoying Li, Xiuzhi Zhang, Lixia Zhang, Hui Wu, Yue Yu, Guang Jia, Shanfa Yu

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17837 PubMed 39099653

July 25, 2024

Study on the inhibitory mechanism of fig leaf extract against postharvest Fusarium in melon

Jun Yao, Xinli Geng, Heyun Zheng, Zhiwei Wang, Cuihuan Zhang, Jing Li, Zaituna Maimaiti, Yong Qin

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17654 PubMed 39071129

July 22, 2024

Co-administration of either curcumin or resveratrol with cisplatin treatment decreases hepatotoxicity in rats via anti-inflammatory and oxidative stress-apoptotic pathways

Osama I. Ramadan, Lashin S. Ali, Fatma M. Abd-Allah, Rafik E. A. Ereba, Humeda S. Humeda, Ahmed A. Damanhory, Ahmed E. Moustafa, Amr M. Younes, Moaaz M. Y. Awad, Nassar A. A. Omar

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17687 PubMed 39056050

July 10, 2024

Ginkgetin attenuates bone loss in OVX mice by inhibiting the NF-κB/IκBα signaling pathway

GeJin Wei, Xiongbo Liang, Feng Wu, Changzhi Cheng, Shasha Huang, Yanping Zeng

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17722 PubMed 39006031

July 12, 2024

Evaluation of phytochemical profile, and antioxidant, antidiabetic activities of indigenous Thai fruits

Jirayupan Prakulanon, Sutsawat Duangsrisai, Srunya Vajrodaya, Thanawat Thongchin

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17681 PubMed 39011385

July 5, 2024

Brazilin cream from Caesalpinia sappan inhibit periodontal disease: in vivo study

Vinna Kurniawati Sugiaman, Jeffrey Jeffrey, Silvia Naliani, Natallia Pranata, Shelly Lelyana, Wahyu Widowati, Rival Ferdiansyah, Dhanar Septyawan Hadiprasetyo, Vini Ayuni

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17642 PubMed 38978754

July 12, 2024

Effect of carbon nanoparticles on the growth and photosynthetic property of Ficus tikoua Bur. plant

Nian Chen, Xiaojian Tian, Mingli Yang, Jiajun Xu, Tinghong Tan, Jiyue Wang

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17652 PubMed 39011381

July 8, 2024

Mechanism of action of miR-15a-5p and miR-152-3p in paraquat-induced pulmonary fibrosis through Wnt/β-catenin signaling mediation

Dong Liu, Yan Guan

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17662 PubMed 38993979

July 16, 2024

Production of recombinant human epidermal growth factor fused with HaloTag protein and characterisation of its biological functions

Mengru Bai, Yezhuo Liu, Hongyin Liu, Yangyang Jia, Xiangqin Tian, Changye Sun

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17806 PubMed 39035165

July 10, 2024

Pan-cancer analysis identifies olfactory receptor family 7 subfamily A member 5 as a potential biomarker for glioma

Yanqiu Bao, Ziqi Tang, Renli Chen, Xuebin Yu, Xuchen Qi

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17631 PubMed 39006026

July 1, 2024

Diospyros rhodocalyx Kurz induces mitochondrial-mediated apoptosis via BAX, Bcl-2, and caspase-3 pathways in LNCaP human prostate cancer cell line

Chayisara Phongsuwichetsak, Thummaruk Suksrichavalit, Chawalit Chatupheeraphat, Warawan Eiamphungporn, Sakda Yainoy, Vichanan Yamkamon

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17637 PubMed 38966207

July 23, 2024

An investigation of the pigments, antioxidants and free radical scavenging potential of twenty medicinal weeds found in the southern part of Bangladesh

Mousumi Jahan Sumi, Samia Binta Zaman, Shahin Imran, Prosenjit Sarker, Mohammad Saidur Rhaman, Ahmed Gaber, Milan Skalicky, Debojyoti Moulick, Akbar Hossain

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17698 PubMed 39071122

July 30, 2024

Transcription factor NF-E2-related factor 2 plays a critical role in acute lung injury/acute respiratory distress syndrome (ALI/ARDS) by regulating ferroptosis

JiaLi Deng, Na Li, Liyuan Hao, Shenghao Li, Nie Aiyu, Junli Zhang, XiaoYu Hu

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17692 PubMed 39670103

July 5, 2024

In vitro cytoprotective and in vivo anti-oral mucositis effects of melatonin and its derivatives

Pramote Mahakunakorn, Pimpichaya Sangchart, Panyada Panyatip, Juthamat Ratha, Teerasak Damrongrungruang, Aroonsri Priprem, Ploenthip Puthongking

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17608 PubMed 38978756

July 18, 2024

Bioprospecting of soil-borne microorganisms and chemical dereplication of their anti-microbial constituents with the aid of UPLC-QTOF-MS and molecular networking approach

Adivhaho Khwathisi, Ntakadzeni Edwin Madala, Afsatou Ndama Traore, Amidou Samie