Biochemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 5, 2025
Metal
ions
are
essential
for
all
life.
In
microbial
cells,
potassium
(K+)
is
the
most
abundant
cation
and
plays
a
key
role
in
maintaining
osmotic
balance.
Magnesium
(Mg2+)
dominant
divalent
required
nucleic
acid
structure
as
an
enzyme
cofactor.
Microbes
typically
require
transition
metals
manganese
(Mn),
iron
(Fe),
copper
(Cu),
zinc
(Zn),
although
precise
set
of
metal
needed
to
sustain
life
variable.
Intracellular
pools
can
be
conceptualized
chemically
complex
mixture
rapidly
exchanging
(labile)
ions,
complemented
by
those
reservoirs
that
exchange
slowly
relative
cell
metabolism
(sequestered).
Labile
buffered
transient
interactions
with
anionic
metabolites
macromolecules,
ribosome
playing
major
role.
Sequestered
include
many
metalloproteins,
cofactors,
storage
depots,
some
redeployed
upon
depletion.
Here,
I
review
size,
composition,
dynamics
intracellular
highlight
gaps
understanding.
Plants,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(5), P. 773 - 773
Published: March 3, 2025
Drought
is
a
problematic
abiotic
stress
affecting
citrus
crops
in
the
Mediterranean
basin
and
rootstock
plays
fundamental
role
adopting
adaptive
mechanisms
response
to
water
deficit.
The
aim
of
this
study
evaluate
eight
rootstocks
under
three
treatments
imposed:
control
(100%
reference
evapotranspiration,
Et0),
66%
Et0
50%
Et0.
genotypes
studied
were
C35
citrange,
Bitters,
Carpenter
Furr
which
have
been
recently
spread
so
far,
little
investigated,
while
others
widely
used
especially
industry,
i.e.,
Citrus
macrophylla,
C.
volkameriana,
Swingle
citrumelo
Carrizo
citrange.
Morphological
analyses,
leaf
chlorophyll
content
determination,
physiological
measurement,
proline
accumulation,
malondialdehyde
determination
antioxidant
enzyme
activities
measured.
results
exhibited
that
Bitters
showed
an
increment
area
reduce
effects
drought
conditions.
A
decrement
gas
exchanges
xylem
potential
was
noticed
citrange
at
both
shortage
treatments.
significant
increase
stresses
(90.3
103.3%,
for
66
Et0).
performed
better
than
other
with
regard
enzymatic
hormonal
assays.
Specifically,
reduction
CAT
(−68.6%),
SOD
(−82.5%)
APX
(−36.7%).
Furthermore,
closely
related
morphological
parameters,
e.g.,
root
length,
measurements.
volkameriana
decrease
potential,
overall
citranges
susceptible
reducing
Life,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 319 - 319
Published: Feb. 19, 2025
The
genus
Camphora
encompasses
species
of
significant
ecological
and
economic
importance,
such
as
C.
parthenoxylon
officinarum,
which
exhibit
distinct
phenotypic
traits
stress
responses.
This
study
seeks
to
elucidate
the
molecular
basis
cold
tolerance
through
comparative
transcriptomic
analysis
complemented
by
physiological
characterization.
RNA
sequencing
revealed
6123
differentially
expressed
genes
between
two
species,
with
enriched
pathways
related
stress,
oxidative
carotenoid
biosynthesis,
photosynthesis.
Key
genes,
annexin
D5,
chlorophyll
a/b-binding
protein,
early
light-induced
protein
1,
9-cis-epoxycarotenoid
dioxygenase,
were
identified
critical
regulators
frost
resistance,
photosynthetic
efficiency,
biosynthesis.
Functional
enrichment
analyses
highlighted
involvement
signal
transduction,
membrane
stabilization,
secondary
metabolism
in
adaptive
Physiological
assays
supported
these
findings,
showing
higher
content
enhanced
antioxidative
enzyme
activities
parthenoxylon.
These
results
provide
valuable
insights
into
genetic
biochemical
mechanisms
underlying
adaptation
offer
promising
targets
for
enhancing
resilience
economically
plants.
Life,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 335 - 335
Published: Feb. 21, 2025
Decreases
in
chlorophyll
control
the
degradation
of
green
plants
during
leaf
senescence
and
fruit
ripening
processes.
Our
previous
daily
monitoring
natural
processes
Japanese
maple
(Acer
palmatum)
leaves
demonstrated
initial
slow
later
fast
(Chl)
decrease
rates.
In
this
study,
Chl
were
monitored
by
situ
visible
near-infrared
spectroscopy
heating
to
30–200
°C.
The
decreases
with
time
640–720
nm
band
area,
due
mainly
a
after
water
decrease,
fitted
first-order
kinetics.
obtained
rate
constants
k1
from
200
60
°C
showed
quasi-linear
trend
on
an
Arrhenius
plot
activation
energy
Ea
38
kJ·mol−1,
while
those
30
had
different
91
kJ·mol−1.
Since
faster
rates
are
extension
higher-temperature
trend,
process
might
occur
without
protection
proteins
photosynthetic
system.
On
other
hand,
slower
lower-temperature
have
protein
protection.
Insects,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(3), P. 255 - 255
Published: March 1, 2025
Dengue
fever
is
a
mosquito-borne
viral
infection
that
recently
appeared
in
Upper
Egypt.
Globally,
more
than
50
million
new
infections
occur
annually.
It
currently
lacks
effective
treatment,
necessitating
vector
control
strategies
targeting
Aedes
aegypti.
This
study
investigates
the
potential
of
chlorophyllin
as
agent
against
dengue
vectors.
Chlorophyllin
was
characterized
by
FTIR
analysis.
The
singlet
oxygen
quantum
yield
determined
comparing
luminescence
intensity
at
1270
nm
with
phenalenone,
yielding
value
0.18.
LC50
and
LC90
values
were
calculated
for
chlorophyllin.
Its
larvicidal
efficacy
assessed,
revealing
an
0.47
ppm
controlled
laboratories
93.3
semi-field
conditions,
demonstrating
its
superior
potency
aegypti
compared
to
pheophorbide
Bacillus
sphaericus.
Genotoxicity
analyzed
through
Random
Amplified
Polymorphic
DNA
(RAPD)-PCR,
histopathological
changes
documented
microscopic
examination.
genotoxicity
results
revealed
high
similarity
configurations
chlorophyllin-treated
larvae
healthy
individuals
(similarity
index
0.8),
whereas
sphaericus
exhibited
substantial
genetic
deviations.
Histopathological
analysis
demonstrated
severe
disruptions
larvae’s
gut
epithelial
cells
muscle
tissues,
including
detachment
irregular
cell
shapes.
These
findings
position
promising
toxin
larvicide
control,
favorable
safety
profile
conventional
chemicals.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(8), P. 1402 - 1402
Published: April 18, 2025
The
increasing
demand
for
functional
foods
has
spurred
interest
in
bioactive
compounds,
particularly
their
role
health
promotion
and
disease
prevention.
This
review
comprehensively
explores
the
bioavailability,
mechanisms
of
action,
potential
applications
compounds
derived
from
natural
food
sources.
We
have
systematically
compiled
synthesized
data
recent
scientific
literature,
including
peer-reviewed
journal
articles,
clinical
studies,
meta-analyses,
to
present
an
in-depth
evaluation
these
compounds’
physicochemical
properties,
stability,
interactions
within
matrices.
Furthermore,
this
discusses
advanced
delivery
systems,
such
as
nanoencapsulation
emulsification,
enhancing
bioavailability
targeted
release.
By
addressing
critical
gaps
understanding
technological
aspects
underscores
relevance
formulating
novel
nutraceuticals
foods.
insights
presented
herein
provide
a
foundation
future
research
practical
industry,
ultimately
contributing
improving
human
well-being.
Although
recovering
waste
is
sustainable
way
reduce
use
resources,
additional
required
make
procedures
more
efficient
on
industrial
scale.
ChemistrySelect,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
10(17)
Published: April 28, 2025
Abstract
The
advanced
sensing
and
driving
capabilities
of
soft
actuators
have
been
driven
by
a
range
modern
society's
intelligent
requirements.
However,
many
traditional
do
not
account
for
biocompatibility
are
challenging
to
decompose
naturally,
leading
significant
issues
related
resource
waste
environmental
pollution.
Here,
promising
light‐driven
curling
actuator
with
excellent
degradation
performance
is
reported
in
this
paper.
This
environmentally
friendly
film
made
agar
chlorophyll
using
solution
mixing
spin
coating
method.
resulting
has
the
Janus
structure
responds
quickly
near
infrared
light
(NIR)
speed
1
cm
−1
2
s
due
uneven
stress
distribution
caused
inhomogeneous
thermal
expansion.
Interestingly,
agar‐chlorophyll
remote
control
self‐degradation
functions.
As
proof‐of‐concept
application,
circuit
switches
grabbers
based
on
developed
enable
only
remotely
switch
but
also
item
transport
control.
Meanwhile,
can
be
degraded
soil
10
days
without
causing
We
believe
biocompatible
proposed
paper
provide
new
insights
development
robots
other
artificial
intelligence
devices.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(9), P. 4347 - 4347
Published: May 2, 2025
The
ozonation
of
norfloxacin
(NOF),
a
widely
used
fluoroquinolone
antibiotic,
in
the
presence
Na+,
Fe2+,
Cu2+,
Ni2+,
and
Co2+
cations
their
montmorillonite-supported
counterparts
was
investigated.
NOF
degradation
toxicity
ozonized
mixtures
towards
an
aquatic
organism
(Lemna
minor)
were
evaluated
terms
changes
its
frond
number,
chlorophyll
content,
photosynthesis
efficacy,
production
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS).
evolution
over
time
grade
discussed
i.
observed
interactions
cation
clay
catalyst
with
molecules;
ii.
pH
decay,
during
ozonation.
Ion-exchange
Lewis
acid–base
appear
to
govern
adsorption
dispersion
correlation
progressive
formation
acidic
aqueous
media.
These
findings
reveal
promising
prospects
for
tailoring
optimum
oxidative
water
treatments
minimum
predicting
environmental
impacts
on
