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Epithelial polarity is critical for proper functions of epithelial tissues, tumorigenesis, and metastasis. The evolutionarily conserved transmembrane protein Crumbs (Crb) is a key regulator of epithelial polarity. Both Crb protein and its transcripts are apically localized in epithelial cells. However, it remains not fully understood how they are targeted to the apical domain. Here, using Drosophila ovarian follicular epithelia as a model, we show that epithelial polarity is lost and Crb protein is absent in the apical domain in follicular cells (FCs) in the absence of Diamond (Dind). Interestingly, Dind is found to associate with different components of the dynactin‐dynein complex through co‐IP‐MS analysis. Dind stabilizes dynactin and depletion of dynactin results in almost identical defects as those observed in dind‐defective FCs. Finally, both Dind and dynactin are also required for the apical localization of crb transcripts in FCs. Thus our data illustrate that Dind functions through dynactin/dynein‐mediated transport of both Crb protein and its transcripts to the apical domain to control epithelial apico‐basal (A/B) polarity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The stick insect tribe, Medaurini in subfamily Clitumniae, contains 11 genera and 75 known species, with species diversity of this tribe being rich in southeast Asia and China, as is reflected in the Phasmida Species File Online [PSF]. The genus Medaura includes four named species and they are distributed over Bangladesh, Indonesia and India. The discovery of this new species in Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture marks the first identification of the genus Medaura in China.The genus Medaura Stål is reported for the first time from China, based on a new species M. aculeiformis Xie & Qian sp. n. and the identification characteristics of species are described and illustrated in this paper.

Plynnon Deeleman-Reinhold, 2001 is a small phrurolithid spider genus distributed in Southeast Asia, with three currently known species: P. longitarse Deeleman-Reinhold, 2001 and P. zborowskii Deeleman-Reinhold, 2001 from Borneo and P. jaegeri Deeleman-Reinhold, 2001 from Sumatra.Plynnon aduncum sp. n. (♂, ♀) from Yunnan Province, China is described, representing the northernmost record for the genus. Illustrations and morphological descriptions are provided.

Throughout history, humans benefited from animals in different ways. In hunting and gathering societies in pre-agricultural times, the main goal was to meet the needs of feeding and dressing. Besides essential needs, such as meat and milk, one of the common utilization is fiber. While societies develop, the usage rate and form of fleece have changed. While primitive societies used it mainly for dressing and protection from cold, in modern societies, it is used in medicine, vehicles, fertilization, insulation, and various flooring works. Since 1961, more than 2 million tons of animal fiber have been produced annually, which has significance in many countries' economies. China, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Turkey are the pioneer countries in World wool production. This research, which deals with the temporal and spatial distribution of wool production in Turkey, based on the comparison of level 2, reveals the difference of the TRB2 sub-region. Although the TRB2 sub-region (Bitlis, Hakkâri, Muş, Van) that forms the study area is the leading province in Turkey in terms of wool potential, its insignificance in the farmer's economy or rural economy led to the investigation of the subject. This research uses FAOSTAT, which produces Food and Agriculture data, publications of the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK) of 1923-1990, current data from TUIK, and village-based micro-scale data of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture. With the relevant micro-scale data and observations, it aims to create a suitable gathering area to make the fleece functional and bring it into the economy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Stem cells constantly divide and differentiate to maintain adult tissue homeostasis, and uncontrolled stem cell proliferation leads to severe diseases such as cancer. How stem cell proliferation is precisely controlled remains poorly understood. Here, from an RNA interference (RNAi) screen in adult Drosophila intestinal stem cells (ISCs), we identify a factor, Yun, required for proliferation of normal and transformed ISCs. Yun is mainly expressed in progenitors; our genetic and biochemical evidence suggest that it acts as a scaffold to stabilize the Prohibitin (PHB) complex previously implicated in various cellular and developmental processes and diseases. We demonstrate that the Yun/PHB complex is regulated by and acts downstream of EGFR/MAPK signaling. Importantly, the Yun/PHB complex interacts with and positively affects the levels of the transcription factor E2F1 to regulate ISC proliferation. In addition, we find that the role of the PHB complex in cell proliferation is evolutionary conserved. Thus, our study uncovers a Yun/PHB-E2F1 regulatory axis in stem cell proliferation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Bu çalışmada, yün, modifiye sentetik ve rejenere selülozik liflerin iç yüzde, klasik sentetik liflerin dış yüzde kullanıldığı yalancı rib örgüye sahip kumaşlar dikişsiz örme makinasında kapsamlı bir hammadde planıyla üretilmiş, soğuktan koruyucu giysiler için kullanılabilecek kumaşların sürtünme, patlama mukavemeti, boncuklanma ve aşınma direnci özellikleri incelenmiştir. Tek hammaddeden kontrol amaçlı üretilenlerle birlikte Thermosoft®, Nilit Heat® Viloft® ve yün ipliklerin atlama formunda iç yüzde, üç temel sentetik lif olan poliester (PET), poliamid (PA) ve polipropilenin (PP) dış yüzde kullanımlarıyla toplam onsekiz yalancı rib örgülü kumaş üretilmiştir. Sonuçlara göre, kumaşlarda kayda değer boncuklanma problemi görülmezken, PA kumaşların direnci daha yüksektir. Aşınma sonucu en az kütle kaybı PA (standart ve Heat®) ve PP içerikli kumaşlarda, en yüksek patlama mukavemeti PET ve standart/modifiye PA içeren kumaşlarda gözlenmiştir. Sürtünme katsayısı değerlerine bağlı olarak vücuda temas halinde minimum deformasyon veren kumaşlar Viloft® Heat® ve PP iç yüze sahip olanlardır. Genel olarak PP, Viloft veya Heat® iç yüzeyin ve PA dış yüzeyin optimum performans için uygun olduğu belirtilebilir.

Chitosan solutions were prepared by dissolving chitosan polymers, which were provided in three different molecular weight as low, medium and high, in acetic acid solution and were applied to wool fabrics. After chitosan treatment, the half of the samples were dyed with dried mint by mordanting with potassiumaluminumsulphate and another half of the samples were dyed with dried mint without mordanting. In addition, mordanted and unmordanted dyeing processes were also applied to the samples that were not treated by chitosan for comparison. Following the dyeing processes, the color values of the samples were measured via spectrophotometer by selecting the wool sample dyed with mint only as a reference. Then, the samples were exposed to washing, rubbing and light fastness tests and evaluated. Moreover, the color values of the samples after washing were measured again in order to determine the effect of washing process to color yield. From the results, it was observed that wool samples dyed with mint were in yellow and green colors and chitosan treatment had positive effects on color yield. Mordanting process caused for the wool samples to be in yellower color shades and to significant changes in color yield. Washing process decreased the color yield in all samples. Rubbing and light fastness values were found to be in acceptable limits for natural dyeing. On the other hand, chitosan treatment in different molecular weights was not found to be significant but generally medium molecular weight chitosan resulted in the most available one. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Felt is considered as the oldest known textile surface of the cultural heritage that is passed down from generation to generation. Among the handicrafts that are being consumed, felting is tried to be carried to today with different and contemporary interpretations. In this study, original designs have been realized by inspiring from the lights created by electrically charged particles that enter the world atmosphere in the North and South Globes. This natural phenomenon, known as the northern lights, is considered as a theme. The raw material used in the design is 100% wool fiber dyed in yellow, light green, dark green, purple and dark blue colors. Auxiliary materials are purified water, white soap, felt needles, 100% silk fabric and American service. Wet and dry felt methods were preferred for felt production. The dimensions of the felts are A4 (297 * 210 mm) and they are re-shaped as garment accessories. As a result, the transfer of culture was carried out by introducing felt-making handicrafts, which are among the forgotten handicrafts, to young kits. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This study was undertaken to investigate the Magnesium (Mg) and Phosphorus (P) levels in the blood serum and wool from clinically healthy White Karaman ewes grazed in pastures in the Van region. The studies were carried out on 87 White Karaman ewes from districts of Van (Central, Özalp, Gürpınar, Gevaş, Erciş). The Mg and P values were determined by ICP-OES (ICAP Thermo scientific) device. The average Mg levels of the blood serum were lower than the normal values. The lowest P level was found in Özalp district (p<0.01). In addition, it was found that the P level of the blood serum in the Özalp district was below the normal values, unlike the other regions. As a result, in all districts of Van, the sheep in the pasture should be supplemented with Mg. In addition, the P mineral substance should be given to the sheep in the Özalp district. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Bu çalışmada; yün/ poliamid karışım hammaddesinden, konvansiyonel Sirospun ve iki farklı kompakt siro sistemi kullanılarak direkt olarak üretilmiş olan çift katlı ipliklerin kopma mukavemeti, düzgünsüzlük ve tüylülük özellikleri incelenmiştir. Elde edilen sonuçlara göre; her iki kompakt siro sistemiyle elde edilmiş ipliklerin; konvansşyonel Sirospun sisteminden elde edilen ipliklere göre, incelenen özellikler bakımından istatistiki olarak daha iyi kalite değerlerine sahip olduğu görülmüştür. Çalışmada kullanılan iki farklı kompakt siro sisteminden üretilmiş olan iplik özellikleri arasında ise istatistiki olarak önemli farklar görülmemiştir.

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The most important feature that adds different identity into a society and distinguishes this society from others is "its traditions". Turks also have formed unique traditions throughout history. In this formation, the transition from nomadic life into sedentary life became effective. Wearing apparels used by covering for the protection from natural conditions at the beginning has reflected regional and national characters by being influenced by social, economic, cultural and religious values in time. Traditional handicrafts in Turkish culture are always in development and change depending upon vital necessities differentiating in the society. In this context, felt art also arouse from needs initially, it was shaped according to the needs of society, and it was used in many areas of the life. The felt taking part in apparel culture of Turks throughout history has been used also for the manufacture of goods which are status indicators in the society as well as the fulfilment of vital necessities. The felt caps commonly used especially in the previous periods became significant objects reflecting the people's position in the society. In the historical process, also felt art has reached until today by undergoing a change and transformation together with the society. Nowadays, the felt commonly used for apparel in the previous periods tries to obtain again its functionality that it has lost in time by means of the production and design of new goods. Felt finds new areas for itself in apparel culture by taking different forms with the effect of fashion. This study will be on the place of felt in Turkish apparel culture and its transitions in historical process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this study, wool yarns were dyed with dye solutions obtained from molasses that is the waste in the production of sugar. Mordant chemicals were FeSO4, NaCO3, CaCO3, alum, KNaC4H4O6, AlCl3, MgCl2 and citric acid, liquor ratio was 1:10 in dyeing processes. The resulting wash and rubbing fastnesses of the dyed samples were good with 3-4/5 and 4-4/5 levels. The obtained color tones are light brown, yellow, beige and gray shades. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In this study, breaking strength, unevenness and hairiness properties of two-fold wool/ polyamide blended yarns which were produced directly by using Sirospun and two different compact siro systems were investigated. According to the test results, yarns produced by both two compact siro systems had statistically better quality properties than conventional Sirospun yarns. Statistically significant differences were not obtained between the properties of yarns produced by using two different compact siro systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Germline stem cells (GSCs) are critical for the reproduction of an organism. The self-renewal and differentiation of GSCs must be tightly controlled to avoid uncontrolled stem cell proliferation or premature stem cell differentiation. However, how the self-renewal and differentiation of GSCs are properly controlled is not fully understood. Here, we find that the novel intrinsic factor Yun is required for female GSC maintenance in Drosophila. GSCs undergo precocious differentiation due to de-repression of differentiation factor Bam by defective BMP/Dpp signaling in the absence of yun. Mechanistically, Yun associates with and stabilizes Thickveins (Tkv), the type I receptor of Dpp/BMP signaling. Finally, ectopic expression of a constitutively active Tkv (Tkv QD ) completely suppresses GSC loss caused by yun depletion. Collectively, these data demonstrate that Yun functions through Tkv to maintain GSC fate. Our results provide new insight into the regulatory mechanisms of how stem cell maintenance is properly controlled., Competing Interests: Conflicts of interest The authors declare no competing interests., (Copyright © 2022 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

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This study was undertaken to investigate the Cu, Zn, Ca, P and Mg levels of blood serum and the Cu and Zn levels of wool from clinically healthy Chios ewes grazed in meadows in the Aydin region. A total of 100 blood and wool samples from various villages in different districts of Aydin (Germencik, Yenipazar, Çine, Koçarli and the central district) were studied. The Zn and Cu values were determined by an atomic absorption spectrophotometer. Serum Ca, P and Mg were measured by photometer using commercially available kits. The average Cu, Ca, P and Mg values of sera were near to the normal values. However, the Zn levels of sera and wool were lower than the normal values. Likewise, the amounts of Cu in wool were below the normal levels. The levels of Cu, Zn, Ca, Mg and P in serum and the values of Cu and Zn in wool showed highly significant differences among the districts (P < 0.001). There were no significant correlations between serum and wool values of Cu and Zn (P > 0.05). In the light of these findings, the rations of animals grazing in meadows are recommended to be reinforced with Zn and Cu, at least in the winter. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]