Biology, Vol. 13, Pages 331: The Histological and Biochemical Assessment of Monoiodoacetate-Induced Knee Osteoarthritis in a Rat Model Treated with Salicylic Acid-Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Biology doi: 10.3390/biology13050331 Authors: George Bică Otilia-Constantina Rogoveanu Florin-Liviu Gherghina Cătălina-Gabriela Pisoschi Sandra-Alice Buteică Cristina-Elena Biță Iulia-Alexandra Paliu Ion Mîndrilă Iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) represent an important advance in the field of medicine with application in both diagnostic and drug delivery domains, offering a therapeutic approach that effectivel ..read more

Biology, Vol. 13, Pages 332: Impact of Physical Interventions, Phosphorus Fertilization, and the Utilization of Soil Amendments on the Absorption of Cadmium by Lettuce Grown in a Solar-Powered Greenhouse Biology doi: 10.3390/biology13050332 Authors: Jun’an Zhang Yingjun Hao Guangsen Xiong Quanzhong Tang Xiwang Tang This study aimed to evaluate the effects of physical measures and the applications of phosphorus fertilizer and soil conditioner on the growth of lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and its uptake of cadmium (Cd). In a solar greenhouse that contained soil enriched with cadmium (Cd) (1.75 & ..read more

Biology, Vol. 13, Pages 330: Effect of Metformin on Sertoli Cell Fatty Acid Metabolism and Blood–Testis Barrier Formation Biology doi: 10.3390/biology13050330 Authors: Gustavo Marcelo Rindone Marina Ercilia Dasso Cecilia Lucia Centola Cristian Marcelo Sobarzo María Noel Galardo Silvina Beatriz Meroni María Fernanda Riera Sertoli cells (SCs) are essential to maintaining germ cell development. Metformin, the main pharmacologic treatment for pediatric type 2 diabetes, is administered to children during SC maturation. The present study aimed to analyze whether metformin affects SC energy ..read more

Biology, Vol. 13, Pages 329: For a Colorful Life: Recent Advances in Anthocyanin Biosynthesis during Leaf Senescence Biology doi: 10.3390/biology13050329 Authors: Ziqi Pei Yifei Huang Junbei Ni Yong Liu Qinsong Yang Leaf senescence is the last stage of leaf development, and it is accompanied by a leaf color change. In some species, anthocyanins are accumulated during leaf senescence, which are vital indicators for both ornamental and commercial value. Therefore, it is essential to understand the molecular mechanism of anthocyanin accumulation during leaf senescence, which would provide new ins ..read more

Biology, Vol. 13, Pages 328: Phytochemical Characterization and Biological Activities of Essential Oil from Satureja montana L., a Medicinal Plant Grown under the Influence of Fertilization and Planting Dates Biology doi: 10.3390/biology13050328 Authors: Hussein A. H. Said-Al Ahl Miroslava Kačániova Abeer A. Mahmoud Wafaa M. Hikal Natália Čmiková Małgorzata Szczepanek Karolina Błaszczyk Siham M. Al-Balawi Alessandro Bianchi Slim Smaoui Kirill G. Tkachenko The rising demand for safe plant compounds and herbal products that contribute positively to human health is in line with current market tre ..read more

Biology, Vol. 13, Pages 327: Effects of Combined Live Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus, Enterococcus, and Bacillus Cereus Tablets on the Structure and Function of the Intestinal Flora in Rabbits Undergoing Hepatic Artery Infusion Chemotherapy Biology doi: 10.3390/biology13050327 Authors: Xiangdong Yan Liuhui Bai Jin Lv Ping Qi Xiaojing Song Lei Zhang Few studies have explored the biological mechanism by which probiotics alleviate adverse reactions to chemotherapy drugs after local hepatic chemotherapy perfusion by regulating the intestinal flora. This study investigates the effects of Combined L ..read more

Biology, Vol. 13, Pages 325: Statocyst Ultrastructure in the Norwegian Lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) Biology doi: 10.3390/biology13050325 Authors: Marta Solé Statocyst anatomy and fine morphology in Norwegian lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) are studied for the first time using scanning and transmission electron microscopy. N. norvegicus exhibits sensory setae projecting from the statocyst inner cavity floor into a mass of sand granules (statoconia) embedded in a gelatinous substance. The setae are distributed in four areas: a curved field made up of an inner single row and an outer double row th ..read more

Biology, Vol. 13, Pages 326: Symphonies of Growth: Unveiling the Impact of Sound Waves on Plant Physiology and Productivity Biology doi: 10.3390/biology13050326 Authors: Mario Pagano Sonia Del Prete The application of sound wave technology to different plant species has revealed that variations in the Hz, sound pressure intensity, treatment duration, and type of setup of the sound source significantly impact the plant performance. A study conducted on cotton plants treated with Plant Acoustic Frequency Technology (PAFT) highlighted improvements across various growth metrics. In particular, the ..read more

Biology, Vol. 13, Pages 324: Dietary Protein Optimization for Growth and Immune Enhancement in Juvenile Hybrid Sturgeon (Acipenser baerii × A. schrenckii): Balancing Growth Performance, Serum Biochemistry, and Expression of Immune-Related Genes Biology doi: 10.3390/biology13050324 Authors: Chang’an Wang Entong Liu Hui Zhang Honghe Shi Guangwen Qiu Shaoxia Lu Shicheng Han Haibo Jiang Hongbai Liu This study aimed to evaluate the effects of dietary protein levels on growth performance, serum indices, body amino acid composition, and intestinal gene expression in juvenile hybrid sturgeon ..read more

Biology, Vol. 13, Pages 322: Mesenteric Lymphatic B Cells Migrate to the Intestine and Aggravate DSS-Induced Colitis via the CXCR5–CXCL13 Axis Biology doi: 10.3390/biology13050322 Authors: Yu Zhang Zhe Wu Qinghe Zhao Yaming Liu Qing Huang Menglei Zhang Shuolei Li Di Wang Na Li Yujing Chi Yulan Liu The pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is still unknown. Mesenteric lymphatics (MLs), which are closely related to the intestine in both anatomy and physiology, have been suggested to be involved in IBD. In the present study, we aim to investigate the effects of ML immune cell ..read more