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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Moytri RoyChowdhury, Jake Sternhagen, Ya Xin, Binghai Lou, Xiaobai Li, Chunnan Li
Summary: This paper discusses the factors associated with pathogenicity in fungal pathogens and oomycetes, and compares examples from ascomycetes, basidiomycetes, and oomycetes in their manifestation in crop plants. The comparisons reveal a striking similarity in the three groups, suggesting convergent pathways leading to an obligate lifestyle. The review aims to provide new information on adaptation strategies, pathogenicity modifications, and population dynamics for improving breeding strategies with stable resistance.
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Plant Sciences
Subhadip Paul, Amitava Rakshit
Summary: The study investigated the impact of seed bio-priming with Trichoderma viride on degradation of stored foods, phenol content, and nutrient absorption in germinating soybean. The activities of various enzymes were measured to assess hydrolysis of starch, lipid, and protein. Bio-primed seeds showed faster degradation of lipid and starch, as well as higher protein hydrolysis. The phenol content in bio-primed cotyledons reduced lipid peroxidation and exhibited stronger radical scavenging activity. Higher potassium content was observed in bio-primed cotyledons, while nitrogen and phosphorus concentrations were significantly higher on day 5. These factors contributed to faster and more vigorous germination of bio-primed soybean seeds compared to non-primed ones.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Kate A. Sabey, Se Jin Song, Anna Jolles, Rob Knight, Vanessa O. Ezenwa
Summary: Studies have shown that variation in infection and the duration of infection can have significant effects on gut microbiota, impacting microbial patterns as much as demographic and environmental factors commonly examined in microbiota research.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Daniel Jesuwenu Ajose, Tesleem Olatunde Abolarinwa, Bukola Opeyemi Oluwarinde, Peter Kotsoana Montso, Omolola Esther Fayemi, Adeyemi Oladapo Aremu, Collins Njie Ateba
Summary: This article examines the potential of plant-derived nanoparticles (PDNPs) as bio-control agents for treating microbial dysfunctions in food-producing animals. By emphasizing a One Health approach, it aims to provide consumers with microbiologically safe food while ensuring food safety and security, improving the health of animals and humans, and creating a safe environment.
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Horticulture
Hanaa S. Hassan, Abeer A. Mohamed, Mostafa N. Feleafel, Mohamed Z. M. Salem, Hayssam M. Ali, Mohammad Akrami, Doaa Y. Abd-Elkader
Summary: This study demonstrates the potential use of plant extracts and microbial antagonists in controlling fungal pathogens of zucchini plants, as well as improving their productivity performance. Results show that certain combinations of natural extracts and bioagents were effective in inhibiting fungal growth and enhancing the growth of zucchini plants under greenhouse conditions.
Article
Plant Sciences
Subhadip Paul, Amitava Rakshit
Summary: The study demonstrated that using Trichoderma viride BHU-2953 as a single inoculant during seed-priming significantly enhances phosphorus uptake in soybeans, leading to a reduction of up to 20% in recommended P-fertilizer doses.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Subhadip Paul, Amitava Rakshit
Summary: The study found that Trichoderma viride BHU-2953 seed priming enhanced stem lignification, increased antioxidant enzyme activity, and improved soybean physiological attributes. The treatment also resulted in higher nutrient use efficiency, plant height, dry matter accumulation, and leaf area compared to untreated plants. The findings suggest that the application of T. viride BHU-2953 can be beneficial for sustainable crop production.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yupeng Chen, Zhongpeng Zhu, Martin Steinhart, Stanislav N. Gorb
Summary: This article discusses the concept of bio-inspired wet adhesion, reviews associated challenges, and discusses future directions. It also proposes a model for wet adhesion management.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Saverio Marchi, Gianluca Morroni, Paolo Pinton, Lorenzo Galluzzi
Summary: Mitochondria play a vital role in maintaining cellular and organismal homeostasis, and various pathogenic bacteria have developed strategies to control the mitochondrial compartment of host cells.
TRENDS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Emmanuel W. Bumunang, Rahat Zaheer, Dongyan Niu, Claudia Narvaez-Bravo, Trevor Alexander, Tim A. McAllister, Kim Stanford
Summary: Foodborne illness is a growing concern due to emerging pathogens, persistent contamination, antimicrobial resistance, changing environment, and complex food production systems. Common pathogens like STEC, Salmonella, Campylobacter, and Listeria monocytogenes are increasingly prevalent. Bacteriophages show promise in improving food safety and public health, but their effectiveness is limited compared to antibiotics. This review explores the applications of phages in food production systems and discusses strategies to enhance their utility for better food safety.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Christopher W. G. Mann, Anne Sawyer, Donald M. Gardiner, Neena Mitter, Bernard J. Carroll, Andrew L. Eamens
Summary: The conflict between the need to conserve natural ecosystems and to feed an expanding population is driving the demand for more ecologically sustainable pathogen control measures. RNA-based biopesticides offer an eco-friendly alternative to conventional fungicides for crop protection. The development of pathogen-specific RNAi-inducing sprays and the understanding of gene silencing pathways in plants and fungi are crucial for the success of this technology.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Microbiology
Kelli Monteiro da Costa, Raphael do Carmo Valente, Leonardo Marques da Fonseca, Leonardo Freire-de-Lima, Jose Osvaldo Previato, Lucia Mendonca-Previato
Summary: Human trypanosomiasis has a significant impact on the global population, affecting around 8 million people, particularly in endemic areas. Resistance to chemotherapy has been observed in protozoan parasites, including the T. cruzi and T. brucei species. ABC transporters, which reduce drug accumulation and mitigate toxic effects, have been identified as important factors in multidrug resistance. This review provides an overview of the history and function of ABC transporters in Trypanosoma species, highlighting their significance in parasite physiology and chemotherapy resistance.
Article
Biology
Ma. Francesca M. Santiago, Kayla C. King, Georgia C. Drew
Summary: Agricultural crops infected with vector-borne pathogens can have varied fitness outcomes for vector hosts, but overall phytopathogens have a neutral effect on their host's fitness. Various transmission strategies and direct or indirect effects of phytopathogens do not result in divergent fitness outcomes for the vector. Our findings highlight the importance of pathosystem-specific approaches for vector control.
Article
Agronomy
Abeer A. Mohamed, Mohsen M. Salah, Manal M. Zen El-Dein, Mervat EL-Hefny, Hayssam M. Ali, Dunia A. Al Farraj, Ashraf A. Hatamleh, Mohamed Z. M. Salem, Nader A. Ashmawy
Summary: The study found that plant extracts and bioagents play an important role in antifungal activity against A. solani, with chlorothalonil showing the highest inhibition percentage against the pathogen.
Article
Microbiology
Rachid Lahlali, Said Ezrari, Nabil Radouane, Jihane Kenfaoui, Qassim Esmaeel, Hajar El Hamss, Zineb Belabess, Essaid Ait Barka
Summary: The increase in world population has resulted in higher demands for agricultural products. However, the use of chemical pesticides has caused concerns over their impact on human health and the environment. As a result, researchers have turned to biological controls using beneficial microorganisms, but the development of biofungicides has faced challenges. This review focuses on the gap between the screening of biological control agents and the availability of marketed products, and highlights the obstacles in terms of efficacy and legislation procedures.
Article
Plant Sciences
Neda Mohamadi, Fariba Sharififar, Mehdi Ansari, Mostafa Pournamdari, Mahdieh Rezaei, Navid Hassanabadi
Summary: A micro-extraction method using magnetic nanocomposites coupled with ion-pairing RP-HPLC was utilized to determine the main bioactive compounds in fenugreek seed in rabbit plasma. The PK profiles of both compounds were best fitted on the two-compartment model.
JOURNAL OF ASIAN NATURAL PRODUCTS RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Farzaneh Mohammadi, Ali Mohammad Haji Shabani, Shayessteh Dadfarnia, Mehdi Ansari, Ali Akbar Asgharinezhad
JOURNAL OF SEPARATION SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Somayeh Khoramian Tusi, Ahmad Jafari, Seyed Mahmoud Amin Marashi, Salomeh Faramarzi Niknam, Malihe Farid, Mehdi Ansari
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mohammad Mehdipour, Mehdi Ansari, Mostafa Pournamdari, Leila Zeidabadinejad, Maryam Kazemipour
Summary: A novel magnetic molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) was successfully designed, processed, and characterized for the extraction of malathion from plasma samples. The MIP demonstrated good selectivity, with high detection limit and maximum enrichment capacity.
SEPARATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Vida Mirzaie, Mehdi Ansari, Seyed Noureddin Nematollahi-Mahani, Mahshid Moballegh Nasery, Behzad Karimi, Touba Eslaminejad, Yaghoub Pourshojaei
DRUG DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND THERAPY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Afsaneh Hajializadeh, Mehdi Ansari, Mohammad Mehdi Foroughi, Maryam Kazemipour
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2020)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Elham Afzali, Touba Eslaminejad, Seyede Elmira Yazdi Rouholamini, Mariam Shahrokhi-Farjah, Mehdi Ansari
Summary: The study utilized sodium alginate and chitosan to synthesize hydrogels for delivering curcumin to target tumor spheroids effectively, with folic acid receptors playing a crucial role in the process.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NANOMEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Mandana Ohadi, Peyman Rezaei, Mitra Mehrabani, Behzad Behnam, Mehdi Ansari
Summary: A simple and efficient method was introduced to non-covalently functionalize carbon nanotubes by incorporating phytochemicals, which led to stable suspension of CNTs in aqueous media with reduced cytotoxicity. Functionalization with phytochemicals increased the IC (50) value of CNTs, suggesting potential for less toxic drug delivery systems.
JOURNAL OF CLUSTER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Neda Mohamadi, Fariba Sharififar, Mostafa Pournamdari, Mehdi Ansari
Summary: A novel method for the bioanalytical extraction of trigonelline (TRG) using a magnetic nanocomposite from human plasma samples was developed, and its pharmacokinetic profile was evaluated. The results showed that TRG exhibited rapid absorption, a moderate elimination rate, and was best suited to a two-compartment model. This study could provide valuable information for future TRG research and optimal dose determination.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Zohreh Salari, Hadi Tavakkoli, Ahmad Khosravi, Elahe Karamad, Ehsan Salarkia, Mehdi Ansari, Shahriar Dabiri, Abbas Mortazaeizdeh, Seyedeh Saedeh Mosallanejad, Fatemeh Sharifi
Summary: The study evaluated the embryo-toxicity of omega-3 fatty acids using in silico predictions and a chick embryo model. Results showed that DHA and EPA could lead to adverse effects on embryonic tissues and vessel apoptosis, indicating an essential pathway in the embryo-toxicity of omega-3.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Fatemeh Sharifi, Fariba Sharififar, Mostafa Pournamdari, Mehdi Ansari, Razieh Tavakoli Oliaee, Mehdi Bamorovat, Ahmad Khosravi, Ali Reza Keyhani, Ehsan Salarkia, Abbas Mortazaeizdeh, Shahriar Dabiri, Ali Khamesipour, Iraj Sharifi
Summary: This study assessed the in vivo anti-leishmanial effect of Gossypium hirsutum extract and found it primarily involved immunomodulatory effects on upregulating Th1 response and suppressing IL-12 and IFN-gamma against cutaneous leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania major. The extract showed promising combinatory effects of diverse bioactive phytochemical compositions, making it a suitable candidate for future investigation and pharmacological development. Further studies are needed to evaluate the therapeutic potentials of the extract in clinical settings, both alone and in combination with conventional drugs.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Raheleh Sanjari, Maryam Kazemipour, Leila Zeidabadinejad, Mehdi Ansari
Summary: Four ternary deep eutectic solvents were designed and synthesized for selective extraction and determination of metronidazole in molecular imprinting polymer synthesis. The optimized molecular imprinted solid-phase extraction method effectively extracts metronidazole and is successfully applied for determination in human plasma using validated ultra high performance liquid chromatography with diode array detection.
JOURNAL OF SEPARATION SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Oncology
Touba Eslaminejad, Seyed Noureddin Nematollahi-Mahani, Roghayeh Ershad Sarabi, Mandana Ohadi, Tahereh Eslaminejad, Mehdi Ansari, Vida Mirzaie
Summary: This study investigated the efficacy of gene therapy in the treatment of brain cancer. The results showed that co-treatment of gene therapy with conventional therapies may be more effective than monotherapy.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CANCER MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Mina Ghorbani, Maryam Kazemipour, Mehdi Ansari, Mohammad Mehdipour, Neda Mohamadi
Summary: A hydrogel nanocomposite consisting of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles and modified carbon nanotubes was successfully fabricated on a stainless-steel wire using a layer-by-layer strategy through electrodeposition. The nanocomposite exhibited good adhesion, high thermal stability, a long lifespan, and a porous structure with high extraction capacity. The optimized method for Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) extraction showed wide linear range, low limits of detection and high enrichment factor.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Elham Afzali, Touba Eslaminejad, Bagher Amirheidari, Mehdi Ansari
Summary: The cyclodextrin glucanotransferase are extracellular enzymes that hydrolyze starch to cyclodextrin. Bacterial cells were isolated from soil, identified, and immobilized in synthesized composites. Physicochemical characteristics of the composites were determined using various analytical tools, and enzyme activity was measured.
COGENT ENGINEERING
(2021)
