[Visualization analysis of liver fibrosis diagnosis based on Citespace software]

Objective: To explore the research hotspots and development trends in the field of liver fibrosis diagnosis by using visualization methods. Methods: The relevant literatures on liver fibrosis diagnosis were downloaded from the China National Knowledge Infrastructure database. CiteSpace 5.3.R6 software was used to analyze the authors, institutions and key node information to explore the main research groups, institutions and research hotspots and development trends of this field. Results: The analysis showed that the main research authors were Cai Weimin, Guo Qiyong, etc. The main research institutions included were Shengjing Hospital affiliated to China Medical University, Shenzhen Third People's Hospital, etc. The current diagnosis of liver fibrosis was mainly focused on invasive (liver biopsy) and non-invasive (serology, imaging) diagnosis. The non-invasive diagnosis may be the research hotspot and direction of liver fibrosis in the future. Conclusion: The visualization analysis of liver fibrosis diagnosis by CiteSpace software can quickly and intuitively understand the basic knowledge and evolution of this field, as well as the main research directions, hot spots and future development trends.

Development of simple sequence repeat markers in persimmon (Diospyros L.) and their potential use in related species

Persimmon (Diospyros L.) is an economically important fruit in the world, and it has been recognized as a healthy nutrient supply for human consumption. In this study, 14 microsatellite markers were developed from an AG/TC and AC/TG-enriched genomic library of Chinese persimmon Mopanshi. Twelve polymorphic markers were selected in 4 related species; these markers showed transferability to the 4 related persimmon species. In addition, 10 simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers were used to detect the genetic diversity among 51 persimmon accessions from China, Japan, and Korea. A total of 57 polymorphic bands with an average of 5.7 bands per primer pair were observed. According to cluster analysis and principal coordinate analysis, all persimmon accessions could be divided into 4 groups. A close relationship existed between D. kaki and D. oleifera, and D. glaucifolia and D. lotus. Jinzaoshi could be considered a separate species of persimmon. These new SSR markers provide tools for evaluating genetic relatedness among different persimmon species.