Many animals exhibit typical color patterns that have been linked to key adaptive functions, yet the developmental mechanisms establishing these crucial designs remain unclear. Here, we surveyed color
Acyl-CoA synthetase medium-chain family member 3 (ACSM3) is one member of ACSM family and localized on the outer membrane of mitochondria, which catalyzes the activation of medium-chain (C4-C14) lengt
IntroductionPathologic inflammation is a major driver of kidney damage in lupus nephritis (LN), but the immune mechanisms of disease progression and risk factors for end organ damage are poorly unders
Hirudo nipponia is the only blood-sucking leech included in Chinese Pharmacopoeia having distinct features of anticoagulation, exorcizing blood stasis, and promoting menstruation. Despite such signifi