Cells must continuously adjust metabolic output to maintain homeostasis under changing environmental conditions, yet the mechanisms that enable rapid and reversible control of pathway activity remain largely unknown. The methylerythritol phosphate (MEP) pathway, of bacterial origin and conserved ...
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) presents a critical global health challenge, marked by the progressive decline of renal function. This study explores the role of the 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2 enzyme (HSD3B2) and steroid hormone biosynthesis pathway in CKD pathogenesis and progression. U...
Background: The mechanisms underlying neurological toxicity are complex. Shengfu Pian (SFP), a traditional Chinese medicine, has drawn increasing attention due to its potential neurotoxic effects.
Methods: To investigate the neurotoxic mechanisms of SFP, we first applied non-targeted serum ...
Chemical pollution is a major concern for freshwater ecosystems, but the impact and mechanisms of chemical stressors on communities are barely understood. Pollution stress beyond natural homeostatic capacities can trigger succession of tolerant species within a community, enhancing the overall co...
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the ameliorative effect of the ethyl acetate extract of Gastrodia elata (EEGE) on vascular dementia (VD) and its underlying mechanisms.
Methods: A VD rat model was established using the two-vessel occlusion method, while an in vitro cerebral ...
Background Ammonia-oxidizing bacteria (AOB) play a crucial role in the microbiome of the global nitrogen cycle. Yet, their regulatory functions in the metabolic pathways involved in organic material stabilization (OMS) are not fully understood. We employed...