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Reactive oxygen species are involved in FasL-induced caspase-independent cell death and inflammatory responses.
No full textStegana (Steganina) psilolobosa Chen & Chen, 2008, sp. nov.
No full textStegana (Steganina) psilolobosa sp. nov. (Figs 19–24) Specimens examined. Holotype ɗ (SCAU, No. 120292): CHINA – labeled “Shennongjia, Hubei, 1700 m, 1.viii. 2005, on tree trunk, H.W. Chen”. Etymology. A combination of the Greek words “psilos + lobos”, referring to the medial flaps of hypandrium lacking pubescence. Diagnosis. Gonopods distinctly widely protruded dorso-medially (Fig. 24); aedeagus with 1 pair of expanded lobe-like process ventrobasally (Figs. 22, 23). Description. Some characters commonly seen in S. melanostoma sp. nov. are not referred to in the following description. Male: First flagellomere yellow on basal half, black on distal half. Clypeus almost yellow. Palpus entirely yellow. Legs white to yellowish, dark brown on fore knees, distal half of mid femur and basal half of mid tibia, distal 1 / 3 of hind femur and basal 1 / 3 of hind tibia. Fore femur with 4 long suberect setae on distal part of ventral surface. Male terminalia: Epandrium with ca. 27 setae on dorsal to posterolateral portion per side (Fig. 19). Tenth sternite protruded posteromedially, with 1 small projection ventrally (Fig. 21). Paramere with ca. 3 setulae (Figs. 22, 23). Measurements. BL = 2.74 mm; ThL = 1.55 mm; WL = 2.44 mm; WW = 0.92 mm. Indices: arb = 7 / 6, avd = 0.77, adf = 1.30, flw = 1.80, FW/HW = 0.45, ch/o = 0.12, prorb = 1.11, rcorb =?, vb = 0.44, dcl = 0.38, presctl = 0.44, sctl = 1.95, sterno = 0.95, orbito = 1.83, dcp = 0.20, sctlp = 2.00, C = 1.88, 4 c = 1.13, 4 v = 1.65, 5 x = 0.90, ac = 17.33, M = 0.37, C 3 F = 0.71. Distribution. China (Hubei).Published as part of Chen, Xi-Peng & Chen, Hong-Wei, 2008, The Stegana coleoptrata species group (Diptera: Drosophilidae) from mainland China, pp. 55-65 in Zootaxa 1891 on page 60, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18433
Stegana (Steganina) pianmaensis Chen & Chen, 2012, sp. nov.
No full textStegana (Steganina) pianmaensis sp. nov. (Figs 45–50) Diagnosis. This species is related to S. danbaensis sp. nov. in the male terminalia, but in this species: 10 th sternite slightly protruded apicolaterally (Fig. 47); aedeagus lacking serrated, minute processes on dorsal surfaces (Fig. 49). Description. Male terminalia: Epandrium roundly protruded ventrally (Fig. 45). Cercus lacking pubescence (Fig. 45). Surstylus with 8 prensisetae submedially (Fig. 46). Tenth sternite broadened, slightly protruded apico- and basolaterally (Fig. 47). Paramere with ca. 5, 6 sensilla (Figs 48, 49). Aedeagus with globular projections bearing finely serrated processes basally (Figs 48, 49), nearly heart-shaped on opening in ventral view, protruded apically (Fig. 48). Gonopods broadly round apically, not protruded dorsomedially (Fig. 50). Measurements. BL = 2.89 mm in holotype (2.93 mm in 1 Ƥ paratype), ThL = 1.76 mm (1.89 mm), WL = 3.48 mm (3.50 mm), WW = 1.48 mm (1.53 mm), arb = 8 / 6 (8 / 5–6), avd = 0.70 (0.83), adf = 1.43 (1.49), flw = 1.86 (1.86), FW/HW = 0.41 (0.43), ch/o = 0.16 (0.16), prorb = 0.90 (0.84), rcorb = 0.67 (0.65), vb = 0.40 (0.43), dcl = 0.45 (0.46), presctl = 0.50 (0.50), sctl = 1.38 (1.39), sterno = 0.88 (0.88), orbito = 1.80 (1.80), dcp = 0.26 (0.25), sctlp = 2.30 (2.20), C = 2.07 (2.17), 4 c = 1.11 (1.02), 4 v = 1.86 (1.66), 5 x = 1.46 (1.57), ac = 10.25 (10.50), M = 0.51 (0.54), C 3 F = 0.79 (0.68). Type material. Holotype 3 (SCAU, No. 120776), CHINA: Pianma, Baoshan, Yunnan, 26 ˚01’N, 98 ˚ 37 ’E, 1700 m, 12.viii. 2001, HW Chen. Paratype: CHINA: 1 Ƥ (SCAU, No. 120777), same data as holotype. Distribution. China (Yunnan). Etymology. In reference to the type locality.Published as part of Chen, Xi-Peng & Chen, Hong-Wei, 2012, Ten new species of the Stegana (Steganina) shirozui species group (Diptera, Drosophilidae) from China, pp. 24-37 in Zootaxa 3333 on page 32, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.21543
Stegana (Steganina) xishuangbanna Chen & Chen, 2012, sp. nov.
No full textStegana (Steganina) xishuangbanna sp. nov. (Figs 58–64) Diagnosis. This species is related to S. saigusai from Kumamoto, Japan, but clearly distinguishable from the latter by the aedeagus (in S. saigusai: aedeagal opening nearly triangular in ventral view, with longer and even tentaclelike setae). Description. Male terminalia: Epandrium strongly protruded ventrally (Fig. 58). Cercus lacking pubescence (Fig. 58). Surstylus with 5 prensisetae submedially (Fig. 59). Tenth sternite furcated basally, protruded apically (Fig. 60). Paramere with ca. 5–6 sensilla (Figs 61, 62). Aedeagus lacking minute processes, slightly rhombic on opening in ventral view (Figs 61, 62). Dorsomedial projection of gonopods with serrated, minute processes distally (Figs 63, 64). Measurements. BL = 2.40 mm in holotype (range in 23 and 2 Ƥ paratypes: 2.35–2.66 mm in 3, 2.56–2.58 mm in Ƥ), ThL = 1.34 mm (1.28–1.70 mm in 3, 1.84–1.90 mm in Ƥ), WL = 2.63 mm (2.59–3.28 mm in 3, 2.65– 2.89 mm in Ƥ), WW = 1.12 mm (1.08–1.40 mm in 3, 1.42–1.52 mm in Ƥ), arb = 8 / 6 (7 / 5–9 / 6), avd = 0.83 (0.75– 0.83), adf = 1.83 (1.50–1.86), flw = 2.00 (1.63–1.75), FW/HW = 0.43 (0.43–0.44), ch/o = 0.21 (0.20–0.26), prorb = 1.08 (1.07–1.08), rcorb = 0.83 (0.75–0.80), vb = 0.36 (0.38–0.42), dcl = 0.50 (0.46–0.52), presctl = 0.51 (0.54– 0.62), sctl = 1.20 (1.15–1.36), sterno = 0.79 (0.83), orbito = 2.00 (2.00– 2.25), dcp = 0.22 (0.18–0.21), sctlp = 1.70 (1.75 –2.00), C = 2.24 (1.79–2.13), 4 c = 0.97 (1.09–1.27), 4 v = 1.63 (1.50–1.86), 5 x = 1.50 (1.55–1.70), ac = 7.25 (7.00– 8.25), M = 0.50 (0.47–0.65), C 3 F = 0.84 (0.82–0.88). Type material. Holotype 3 (SCAU, No. 120782), CHINA: Mengyang, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, 22 ° 20 ' N, 100 ° 54 ' E, 600 m, 14.ix. 2002, HW Chen. Paratypes: CHINA: 132 Ƥ (SCAU, Nos 120783 - 85), same data as holotype; 33 (SCAU, Nos 120786 - 88), Menglun, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, 21 ° 41 N, 101 ° 25 E, 700 m, 17– 19.iv. 2007, HW Chen, JJ Gao; 33 (KIZ), Mengla, 21 ° 28 ' N, 101 ° 38 ' E, 600 m, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, 21– 24.iv. 2007, HW Chen. Distribution. China (Yunnan). Etymology. The specific name means “dreamy and mystical eden” in the language of the Dai nationality in Xishuangbanna.Published as part of Chen, Xi-Peng & Chen, Hong-Wei, 2012, Ten new species of the Stegana (Steganina) shirozui species group (Diptera, Drosophilidae) from China, pp. 24-37 in Zootaxa 3333 on pages 33-34, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.21543
Ethyl acetate extracts of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) sprouts Inhibit lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammation in vitro and in vivo
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Azetidine-induced accumulation of class I small heat shock proteins in the soluble fraction provides thermotolerance in soybean seedlings.
No full textStegana (Steganina) oligochaeta Chen & Chen, 2012, sp. nov.
No full textStegana (Steganina) oligochaeta sp. nov. (Figs 28–34) Diagnosis. This species is related to S. protuberans sp. nov., but clearly distinguishable from the latter by the epandrium and aedeagus (in S. protuberans: epandrium not broadened on posterior margins, approximately twice as high as wide; aedeagus lacking sclerotized, round, minute processes basoventrally). Description. Male terminalia: Epandrium broadened on posterior margins, approximately 3 / 5 as high as wide, protruded ventrally (Fig. 28). Cercus with sporadic pubescence (Fig. 28). Surstylus with 8 prensisetae submedially (Fig. 29). Tenth sternite sclerotized and deeply separated basally, protruded apically (Fig. 30). Paramere with ca. 2 sensilla (Figs 31, 32). Aedeagus with scalelike, minute processes dorsally and several sclerotized, round, minute processes basoventrally, slightly semilunar on opening in ventral view (Figs 31, 32). Dorsomedial projection of gonopods with serrated, minute processes distally (Fig. 34). Measurements. BL = 2.78 mm in holotype (13 paratype 2.89 mm), ThL = 1.40 mm (1.36 mm), WL = 2.94 mm (3.09 mm), WW = 1.26 mm (1.38 mm), arb = 9 / 6 (9 / 5), avd = 0.80 (0.91), adf = 1.43 (1.38), flw = 1.86 (1.63), FW/HW = 0.48 (0.49), ch/o = 0.21 (0.24), prorb = damaged (damaged), rcorb = 0.85 (damaged), vb = 0.33 (0.40), dcl = 0.48 (0.48), presctl = 0.44 (0.45), sctl = damaged (damaged), sterno = 0.88 (0.86), orbito = 2.00 (2.25), dcp = 0.19 (0.17), sctlp = 1.78 (1.90), C = 1.97 (2.00), 4 c = 1.17 (1.06), 4 v = 1.90 (1.76), 5 x = 1.45 (1.33), ac = 11.67 (12.00), M = 0.53 (0.47), C 3 F = 0.68 (0.66). Type material. Holotype 3 (SCAU, No. 120768), CHINA: Mt. Jizu, Binchuan, Yunnan, 1900 m, 23.vii. 2006, HL Cao. Paratype: CHINA: 13 (SCAU, No. 120769), Mt. Wuliang, Nanjian, Yunnan, 25.vii. 2006, HL Cao. Distribution. China (Yunnan). Etymology. A combination of the Greek words: oligos (= few) and chaite (= bristle, seta), referring to the cercus with sporadic pubescence.Published as part of Chen, Xi-Peng & Chen, Hong-Wei, 2012, Ten new species of the Stegana (Steganina) shirozui species group (Diptera, Drosophilidae) from China, pp. 24-37 in Zootaxa 3333 on pages 29-30, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.21543
Stegana (Steganina) parvispina Chen & Chen, 2012, sp. nov.
No full textStegana (Steganina) parvispina sp. nov. (Figs 41–44) Diagnosis. This species is similar to S. tentaculifera sp. nov. in the male terminalia, showing distinct dissimilarity in aedeagus, in this species: aedeagus with denser serrated, minute processes on ventral and dorsal surfaces, expressly about 12 irregular rows on ventral surface (Figs 43, 44). Description. Male terminalia: Epandrium slightly protruded ventrally (Fig. 41). Surstylus with 8 prensisetae submedially (Fig. 41, 42). Tenth sternite slightly protruded basolaterally. Paramere with ca. 4, 5 sensilla (Figs 43, 44). Aedeagus with globular projections bearing finely serrated processes basally, slightly round on opening in ventral view (Figs 43, 44). Gonopods round apically, not protruded dorsomedially. Measurements. BL = 3.45 mm in holotype (3.55 mm in 1 Ƥ paratype), ThL = 1.93 mm (2.03 mm), WL = 4.10 mm (3.75 mm), WW = 1.70 mm (1.75 mm), arb = 8–9 / 6 (9 / 5–6), avd = 0.70 (0.80), adf = 1.47 (1.50), flw = 1.83 (1.83), FW/HW = 0.44 (0.47), ch/o = 0.15 (0.16), prorb = 1.10 (1.15), rcorb = 0.83 (0.85), vb = 0.45 (0.47), dcl = 0.52 (0.54), sctl = 1.45 (1.57), sterno = 0.76 (0.81), orbito = 1.75 (1.80), dcp = 0.24 (0.24), sctlp = 1.78 (1.88), C = 1.92 (2.09), 4 c = 1.12 (1.09), 4 v = 1.81 (1.80), 5 x = 1.25 (1.27), ac = 9.00 (10.67), M = 0.47 (0.51), C 3 F = 0.68 (0.69). Type material. Holotype 3 (SCAU, No. 120774), CHINA: Foping, Qinling, Shaanxi, 32 ° 32 ' N, 107 ° 41 ' E, 1000 m, 6.viii. 2003, JJ Gao. Paratypes: CHINA: 1 Ƥ (SCAU, No. 120775), same data as holotype. Distribution. China (Shaanxi). Etymology. A combination of the Latin words: parvus (= small) and spina (= thorn), referring to the aedeagus with serrated processes basally.Published as part of Chen, Xi-Peng & Chen, Hong-Wei, 2012, Ten new species of the Stegana (Steganina) shirozui species group (Diptera, Drosophilidae) from China, pp. 24-37 in Zootaxa 3333 on page 31, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.21543
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