Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Rutchanna M. S. Jongejan, Marcel E. Meima, W. Edward Visser, Tim I. M. Korevaar, Sjoerd A. A. van den Berg, Robin P. Peeters, Yolanda B. de Rijke
Summary: This study determined the distribution and binding affinity of thyroid hormone metabolites to thyroid hormone distributor proteins, and found that the distribution of metabolites differs from that of thyroid hormones. This has potential clinical importance for the interpretation of thyroid hormone metabolism.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chao Xing, Jinyu Li, Hongli Yuan, Jinshui Yang
Summary: This study investigated the response mechanism of microalgae under heat and cold stress. The results showed that heat stress led to a significant increase in reactive oxygen species, while cold stress initially increased and then decreased reactive oxygen species. Key elements such as superoxide dismutase and nitric oxide increased under heat stress, while proline and heat shock transcriptional factor increased under cold stress. This study provides a basis for understanding the response mechanism of microalgae to temperature stress and improving their tolerance to temperature stress.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Physiology
Victoria Anthony Uyanga, Jingpeng Zhao, Xiaojuan Wang, Hongchao Jiao, Okanlawon M. Onagbesan, Hai Lin
Summary: This study demonstrates that heat stress negatively affects the growth performance and protein metabolism of broilers. However, supplementation of L-Cit stimulates the concentration of growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor, promoting the growth responses of broilers and diminishing protein catabolism.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yueting Ge, Yuhui Yang, Yuge Jiang, Chuanxing Feng, Bowen Li, Jin Sun, Xue Tang, Yonghui Shi, Guowei Le
Summary: Recent studies have found that high oxidative injury pork and Dityr intake induce oxidative stress and inflammation, impairing thyroid function and peripheral metabolism, leading to a decrease in circulating and liver thyroid hormones and induced hepatic steatosis.
MOLECULAR NUTRITION & FOOD RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Cheng Tang, Yan Liang, Jiahe Guo, Mengqi Wang, Mingxun Li, Huimin Zhang, Abdelaziz Adam Idriss Arbab, Niel A. Karrow, Zhangping Yang, Yongjiang Mao
Summary: Heat stress during late gestation can negatively affect the growth, metabolism, and immune function of calves, leading to decreased lactation performance after weaning.
Article
Plant Sciences
Lei Liu, Wei Lin, Li Zhang, Xuexiao Tang, Yue Liu, Siren Lan, Shusheng Wang, Yan Zhou, Xiaochou Chen, Ling Wang, Xiang Chen, Lijin Guo
Summary: The relationship between Rhododendron simsii and its soil microbial community under heat stress was investigated in this study. It was found that heat stress altered the physiological characteristics of the plant, soil physicochemical properties, and soil microbial community structure. These changes were correlated with the availability of soil available nitrogen and suggest that the soil microbial community may play a crucial role in plant resistance to heat stress.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Eder Carlos Lopes Coimbra, Alisson Carraro Borges, Ann H. Mounteer, Andre Pereira Rosa
Summary: The selection of suitable plant species is crucial for the success of phytoremediation of wastewater. In this study, macrophytes were used to treat synthetic swine wastewater (SSW) and the best plant alternative for phytoremediation of SSW was chosen using the hybrid Entropy-Fuzzy AHP TOPSIS MADM method. The results showed that Azolla was the best option for phytoremediation of swine wastewater, as it achieved high pollutant removal and low phyto-stress index.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Biology
Neeti Lakhani, Nitin Tyagi, Anjali Agarwal, Sachin Kumar, Amrish Tyagi
Summary: The study found that 34.5% NDF and 8.4% MP have a positive impact on ameliorating heat stress in lactating Murrah buffaloes under the experimental conditions.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Alessandro Botton, Francesco Girardi, Benedetto Ruperti, Matteo Brilli, Veronica Tijero, Giulia Eccher, Francesca Populin, Elisabetta Schievano, Tobia Riello, Sergi Munne-Bosch, Monica Canton, Angela Rasori, Valerio Cardillo, Franco Meggio
Summary: This study investigates the physiological response of Vitis vinifera cv. Sauvignon Blanc to sequential stresses using transcriptomic and metabolomic assessments. The results show that flooding and summer heatwave have different effects on the berry's physiological response. This research highlights the potential impact of sequential stresses on phenological development and berry ripening.
Review
Physiology
Wayne Wen-Yeu Wang, Alex R. Gunderson
Summary: The ongoing climate change has significant effects on the thermal performance and adaptability of organisms, especially on sperm. While high temperatures have detrimental effects on sperm, evidence shows that sperm traits can adaptively evolve. It is essential to use the framework of thermal performance curves in experimental design and address gaps in our understanding of sperm thermal performance to fully comprehend thermal adaptation and the consequences of global change.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Carmen Beatrice Dogaru, Corina Muscurel, Carmen Duta, Irina Stoian
Summary: This review discusses the identity and functions of several less-known selenoproteins, which play important roles in various physiological and pathogenic processes, including antioxidant defense, anti-inflammation, anti-apoptosis, and immune and inflammatory response.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Pedro H. V. Carvalho, Brooke C. Latack, Marcos V. C. Ferraz Junior, Ruben Flores, Gerson Sanchez-Cruz, Martin F. Montano, Richard A. Zinn
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of feeding NutraGen supplement on growth performance, energetic efficiency, carcass characteristics, and digestion in calf-fed Holstein steers. The results showed that the supplement increased body weight and average daily gain during the first 56 days of feeding. However, there were no significant effects on overall growth performance and energy utilization efficiency after this period. The supplement also increased muscle area and certain fat deposits, but had no significant impact on other carcass characteristics or digestion.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Likui Feng, Shufei He, Liangliang Wei, Jian Zhang, Haiming Wu
Summary: Intermittent aeration or biochar addition can reduce stress on wetland plants treating swine wastewater and promote the production of extracellular polymeric substances. Biochar addition supports rich and diverse microbial communities, while combining biochar and aeration does not improve microbial diversity. The combination alters microbial community structures and changes microbial composition in response to environmental factors.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Pu-Rui Guo, Ling-Li Wu, Ying Wang, Dan Liu, Jian-An Li
Summary: This study investigated the impact of drought stress on the reproductive growth of C. oleifera and found that drought stress led to flower bud shrinkage, faded pollen colour, shortened style length, decreased relative water content, increased relative electrical conductivity, and decreased pollen germination rate. Additionally, with prolonged stress duration, the contents of malondialdehyde, soluble sugar, soluble protein, proline, as well as the activities of peroxidase, superoxide dismutase, and catalase increased. The levels of the plant hormones indoleacetic acid and cytokinin increased, while salicylic acid and jasmonic acid decreased, and abscisic acid and gibberellin a(3) first increased and then decreased. Compared to the control group, the drought treatment group exhibited stronger antioxidant capacity, water regulation ability, and drought stress protection. These findings suggest that C. oleifera is adaptable to drought-prone environments.
Article
Agronomy
Milan Mirosavljevic, Sanja Mikic, Vesna Zupunski, Ankica Kondic Spika, Dragana Trkulja, Carl-Otto Ottosen, Rong Zhou, Lamis Abdelhakim
Summary: The study found that heat stress affects wheat photosynthesis and yield, with different cultivars showing varying levels of tolerance to this stress. Heat stress has a greater impact on photosynthetic parameters and yield during grain filling.
JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY AND CROP SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
M. F. Bobadilla-Mendez, E. A. Canas-Mendoza, L. M. Batista, P. L. Retes, L. G. Ferreira, S. A. P. Alcebiades, L. V. Teixeira, R. R. Alvarenga, E. J. Fassani, M. G. Zangeronimo
ANIMAL PRODUCTION SCIENCE
(2019)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jorge Y. P. Palencia, Alysson Saraiva, Marvio Lobao Teixeira Abreu, Marcio G. Zangeronimo, Allan P. Schinckel, Cesar Augusto Pospissil Garbossa
Article
Psychology, Biological
Renata Fiche da Mata Goncalves, Danyela de Almeida Barreto, Pamela Ione Monteiro, Marcio Gilberto Zangeronimo, Paula Midori Castelo, Andries van der Bilt, Luciano Jose Pereira
PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
(2019)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
B. A. Pereira, L. G. P. Rocha, M. C. Teles, W. E. Silva, J. A. Barbosa, S. S. Rabelo, A. S. Uchoa, J. E. Rodriguez-Gil, L. J. Pereira, M. G. Zangeronimo
ARQUIVO BRASILEIRO DE MEDICINA VETERINARIA E ZOOTECNIA
(2019)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Thatijanne Santos Gonzaga de Carvalho, Carlos Eduardo do Prado Saad, Marcelo Esposito, Peter Bitencourt Faria, Renata Ribeiro Alvarenga, Livia Geraldi Ferreira, Walter Motta Ferreira, Tarcisio Moraes Goncalves, Marcio Gilberto Zangeronimo
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Danusa Gebin Das Neves, Pamela Lacombe Retes, Victoria Veiga Alves, Rani Silva Guedes Pereira, Yanka Do Couto Bueno, Renata Ribeiro Alvarenga, Marcio Gilberto Zangeronimo
ARCHIVES OF ANIMAL NUTRITION
(2020)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Fabio L. Cruz, Elisa B. de Carvalho, Eduardo M. Ramos, Luciano J. Pereira, Marcio G. Zangeronimo
Summary: This systematic review evaluated the effects of dietary supplementation with beta-adrenergic agonists on calpains and calpastatin activity in bovine muscle and meat tenderness. Most studies concluded that supplementation with beta-adrenergic agonists increases calpastatin activity, potentially leading to tougher meat texture.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Pamela Lacombe Retes, Danusa Gebin das Neves, Laryssa Fernanda Bernardes, Victoria Veiga Alves, Natalia de Castro Goncalves, Diego de Rezende Lima, Renata Ribeiro Alvarenga, Barbara Azevedo Pereira, Alireza Seidavi, Marcio Gilberto Zangeronimo
Summary: This study showed that dietary crude protein levels during the growth phase affected the body and testicular development of male Japanese quails, but had no impact on reproductive efficiency.
Article
Andrology
David Richard Miranda, Bruna Resende Chaves, Lara Vilela Soares, Isaac Filipe Moreira Konig, Juliana Tensol Pinto, Jose Rafael Miranda, Marcio Gilberto Zangeronimo
Summary: The combined use of Tribulus terrestris and Lepidium meyenii extracts was found to increase serum testosterone and sperm concentration in rats, as well as positively impacting epididymal morphology. However, no significant effects were observed on other reproductive parameters, organ relative weight, or serum biochemical indicators.
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ana Patricia Alves Leao, Renata Ribeiro Alvarenga, Marcio Gilberto Zangeronimo
Summary: The study evaluated the effect of probiotic inoculation in fertilized eggs on hatching and posthatching characteristics of broilers. Probiotic inoculation did not significantly impact hatching parameters but improved weight gain and feed conversion ratio posthatching. The type of microorganism, inoculation site, and broiler strain used were found to influence the effectiveness of probiotics on posthatching performance.
ANIMAL FEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Marcelo M. Canaan, Juliana C. Reis-Canaan, Marcio G. Zangeronimo, Eric F. Andrade, Thais M. S. V. Goncalves, Michel C. A. Pereira, Renato R. Lima, Vanessa Pardi, Ramiro M. Murata, Luciano J. Pereira
Summary: This study systematically reviewed and analyzed the effects of yeast beta-glucan (BG) intake on body weight in obese and non-obese rodents, concluding that the ingestion of BG barely affects the body weight of these animals.
Article
Biology
Bruna Resende Chaves, Ana Paula Pinoti Pavaneli, Olga Blanco-Prieto, Elisabeth Pinart, Sergi Bonet, Marcio Gilberto Zangeronimo, Joan E. Rodriguez-Gil, Marc Yeste
Summary: The presence of BSA is crucial for pig sperm capacitation and progesterone-induced acrosome exocytosis, while exogenous bicarbonate plays a modulating role in capacitation efficiency. Higher concentrations of bicarbonate are associated with enhanced in vitro capacitation efficiency in pig sperm.
Article
Agronomy
Mostafa Feshanghchi, Payam Baghban-Kanani, Bahman Kashefi-Motlagh, Fariba Adib, Saba Azimi-Youvalari, Babak Hosseintabar-Ghasemabad, Marina Slozhenkina, Ivan Gorlov, Marcio G. Zangeronimo, Ayman A. Swelum, Alireza Seidavi, Rifat U. Khan, Marco Ragni, Vito Laudadio, Vincenzo Tufarelli
Summary: This study demonstrates that the addition of milk thistle, toxin binder, and marine algae powder can mitigate the detrimental effects of aflatoxin-B1 on the growth and immune function of broiler chickens.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Nidia Fernanda Gamboa Gonzales, Ana Patricia Alves Leao, Renata Ribeiro Alvarenga, Marcio Gilberto Zangeronimo
Summary: The study showed that folic acid has a significant impact on gene expression and performance in broiler chickens, while the combination of folic acid and sulfur amino acids can increase the depth of ileal crypts and the relative weight of the spleen and thymus in chickens.
ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Rebaz Nazeri, Ladan Esmaielzadeh, Mohammad-Amir Karimi-Torshizi, Alireza Seidavi, Marcio Gilberto Zangeronimo
Summary: The study found that adding 1.5% earthworm to the diet has positive effects on the body weight, weight gain, and feed intake of quails, while 0.5-1.0% of earthworm can increase egg production rate, and 0.5% of earthworm can increase egg mass, However, 2.5% of earthworm may reduce the eggshell weight and thickness. Additionally, 1.0% of earthworm can reduce malondialdehyde content in eggs, 2.0% of earthworm can decrease cholesterol content, and 0.5% of earthworm can increase the total protein, globulin, and calcium content.
PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA BRASILEIRA
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Adrian Lopez-Catalina, Valentin Costes, Ramon Peiro-Pastor, Helene Kiefer, Oscar Gonzalez-Recio
Summary: Epigenetic marks can explain part of the phenotypic variance in animal breeding models. Nanopore sequencing shows high correlation with bisulphite sequencing in identifying DNA methylation marks. Different sequencing methods highlight differentially methylated genes and positions of economic interest in animal breeding.