Woo-Gyun Choi, Byung Joo Kim^*

BIOCELL, Vol.49, No.12, pp. 2365-2375, 2025, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2025.072715 - 24 December 2025

Abstract Objectives: Petasites japonicus (PJ) is a traditional medicinal herb widely used in East Asia for treating diverse ailments. However, its anticancer properties and underlying mechanisms have not been elucidated. This study investigated the anticancer potential and molecular mechanisms of the methanol extract of Petasites japonicus (PJE) in human adenocarcinoma gastric stomach (AGS) cells. Methods: AGS cells were treated with various concentrations of PJE, and cell viability was measured using MTT and CCK-8 assays. Apoptotic cell death was evaluated by the cell cycle, caspase-3 and -9 activity assays, and western blotting. To elucidate the underlying signaling mechanisms, we… More >

Edo Bedzra^1,2,*, Herra Javed^3,4, James E. O’Brien^1,2, Taufiek Konrad Rajab^3,4

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.20, No.4, pp. 441-446, 2025, DOI:10.32604/chd.2025.071035 - 18 September 2025

Abstract A bicuspid aortic valve, from autologous tissue, with growth potential can be constructed using the simple, and reproducible telescoping arterial trunk technique. More >

Emrah Şişli^1,*, Pelin Köşger²

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.20, No.4, pp. 531-537, 2025, DOI:10.32604/chd.2025.067271 - 18 September 2025

Abstract Residual atrioventricular valve regurgitation after correction of complete atrioventricular septal defect (cAVSD) is still not ideal. As a modification of the double-patch method, our technique comprises a suture-bite-wide strip of a third patch that is incorporated to the upper margin of the left side of the ventricular septal defect (VSD) patch. This third patch counteracts not only the valvular tissue loss caused by the suture bites but also the rightward displacement of the VSD patch in a bulged fashion that occurs with increased left ventricular pressure after weaning from cardiopulmonary bypass. This unfavorable outcome was More >

Mehrzia Krimi^1,*, Nabil Nasri¹, Alma Jandoubi¹, Sami Boufi², Rached Ben Hassen¹

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.13, No.8, pp. 1623-1644, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2025.02025-0023 - 22 August 2025

Abstract In this study, Opuntia ficus-indica cladode powder (OFIC), locally sourced from Rabta in Tunis, was utilized as a novel, eco-friendly adsorbent in both raw and iron(III) chloride-modified forms. The presence of iron in the modified material was confirmed by X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF). The neat and modified biomass were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and their usefulness as adsorbent for cationic Neutral Red (NR) and anionic Congo Red (CR) dyes were explored under batch conditions. Equilibrium studies revealed that the iron-modified Fe(OH)_x@Cellulose adsorbent exhibited… More > Graphic Abstract

Alma Jandoubi, Mehrzia Krimi, Rached Ben Hassen^*

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.13, No.7, pp. 1389-1411, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2025.02025-0022 - 22 July 2025

Abstract This research aims to investigate the potential of a plant cellulose developed from Opuntia ficus-indica (OFI) cladode as a sustainable and renewable adsorbent for the removal of neutral red (NR), a cationic dye pollutant, from aqueous environments. Analysis of raw and treated OFI using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) demonstrated the successful extraction of type cellulose. The Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) analysis of the nitrogen adsorption-desorption isotherm revealed an improved specific surface area of 12.4 m²/g after treatment. A systematic study of key parameters in batch adsorption experiments revealed removal rates… More > Graphic Abstract

Wilhelm Mistiaen^*

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.20, No.3, pp. 305-323, 2025, DOI:10.32604/chd.2025.064675 - 11 July 2025

Abstract The presence of a bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is the most common congenital heart anomaly, which can remain asymptomatic for decades, if it is not a part of a syndrome, such as Turner syndrome or genetic connective tissue disorders. There are several classifications for BAV, each with its advantages and drawbacks. The condition can lead to valvular malfunction such as regurgitation and stenosis, but is often associated with dilatation of the aortic root, the ascending aorta, the aortic arch, or a combination. Altered flow patterns due to the valve dysfunction as well as the breakdown… More >

Chen Chen^1,2, Fengqin Liu¹, Jianan Li², Bo Wang², Yuanming Xiao², Tao Sun¹, Guoying Zhou^2,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.3, pp. 973-986, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.062421 - 31 March 2025

Abstract Anisodus tanguticus (Maxim.) Pascher, a medicinal plant in the Solanaceae family, is widely distributed across the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Its medicinal properties, particularly the tropane alkaloids, are influenced by various ecological factors, but the underlying ecological mechanisms remain poorly understood. This study aimed to investigate how key environmental variables influence both the morphological traits and tropane alkaloid contents of A. tanguticus, with the goal of providing data to support the sustainable cultivation and management of this species. We collected samples from 71 sites across its natural habitat, analyzing the effects of factors such as soil nutrients, altitude, and… More >

Jiajun Xu^1,#, Zhuo Shi^2,#, Shanshan Shi^1,*, Xiangming Fan^2,*

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.19, No.5, pp. 535-540, 2024, DOI:10.32604/chd.2024.057558 - 31 December 2024

Abstract Interrupted Aortic Arch (IAA) combined with aortic stenosis (AS) is a rare and complex congenital cardiac anomaly that presents significant challenges in clinical management. In this letter, we aim to share our experience in performing hybrid procedures on an infant diagnosed with IAA combined with bicuspid AS. This child exhibited significant recovery during follow-up. More >

Junhui Yan¹, Yawen Wang¹, Qiong Li¹, Yu Zhou², Xu Wang^2,*, Li Luo^1,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.6, pp. 1237-1248, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.051517 - 27 June 2024

Abstract Rhizobia induces nitrogen-fixing nodules in legumes used in agricultural production, providing a direct source of combined nitrogen to leguminous crops. Small peptides, such as CLAVATA3/EMBRYO SURROUNDING REGION peptides (CLE), are known to regulate the formation and development of nitrogen-fixing nodules in legumes. Root meristem growth factor (RGF) peptides from Medicago truncatula not only regulate root development but also modulate nodulation symbiosis with Sinorhizobium meliloti. However, the impact of RGF peptides from one leguminous species on the others remains unclear. In this study, we investigate the effects of the RGF family peptide MtRGF6p from M. truncatula on nodulation symbiosis… More >

Toshi Maeda^*, Hiroki Ito, Keiichi Hirose, Kisaburo Sakamoto

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.19, No.2, pp. 177-183, 2024, DOI:10.32604/chd.2024.050945 - 16 May 2024

Abstract Congenital aortic stenosis (cAS) frequently requires intervention during the neonatal or infantile period. However, surgical repair is challenging because of the narrow surgical space. We performed bicuspidization using the open-sleeve technique for cAS with a unicuspid aortic valve in two patients. Postoperatively, the patients were doing well without reintervention for the aortic valve for 8 and 6 years, respectively. Their aortic annular diameter increased along with somatic growth. Bicuspidization for neonates or infancy can be performed safely using the open-sleeve technique as its midterm results have been satisfactory. More > Graphic Abstract