Article
Food Science & Technology
Siti Hajar-Azhari, Muhamad Hafiz Abd Rahim, Shahrul Razid Sarbini, Belal J. Muhialdin, Lasekan Olusegun, Nazamid Saari
Summary: The study demonstrates that fructooligosaccharides can be enzymatically converted from sucrose-rich sugarcane syrup and have a prebiotic effect on the human intestinal microbial composition and short-chain fatty acid production. The increase of Bifidobacterium population and the production of short-chain fatty acids suggest that fructooligosaccharides from sugarcane syrup could be a potential prebiotic ingredient for foods and health drinks.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nathan Favalier, Vincent Veron, Michael Marchand, Anne Surget, Patrick Maunas, Nicolas Turonnet, Stephane Panserat, Lucie Marandel
Summary: The study found that glucose and lipid metabolism in rainbow trout were regulated by nutritional status in all sexes, regardless of carbohydrate intake. Short-term carbohydrate intake at low temperature did not induce specific metabolic changes in broodstock. Additionally, sex differences were demonstrated for the first time regarding the consequences of two days of feeding on glucose and lipid metabolism.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Jujhar Atwal, Willy Joly, Robyn Bednall, Fabio Albanese, Michelle Farquhar, Lucy Holcombe, Phillip Watson, Matthew Harrison
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the immunomodulatory effects of certain ingredients in kittens and found that these ingredients have a positive impact on the immune function of kittens.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zhangfan Huang, Youling Ye, Zhongying Long, Huihui Qin, Longhui Liu, Anle Xu, Zhongbao Li
Summary: This experiment investigated the effects of Lycium barbarum polysaccharides (LBP) on lipid metabolism in spotted sea bass. Different diets with varying lipid levels and LBP supplementation were provided to the fish. The results showed that LBP improved lipid metabolism disorders in fish, leading to improved growth, digestion, antioxidant capacity, and liver health.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Ana Patricia Mateus, Rita A. Costa, Javier Jimenez Herrero, Bastien Sadoul, Marie Laure Begout, Xavier Cousin, Adelino V. M. Canario, Deborah M. Power
Summary: This study investigated the effect of egg incubation temperature on the response of juvenile European sea bass to food deprivation and recovery after refeeding. The results showed that high incubation temperature led to significant morphological and metabolic changes in the liver and foregut of the fish. Fish incubated at a lower temperature exhibited less changes following the fast-refeed regime. These findings suggest that egg stage thermal imprinting modified the metabolic response and recovery ability of European sea bass.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Fang Li, Qian Li, Yu Zhang, Xianrong Zhou, Ruokun Yi, Xin Zhao
Summary: Xylooligosaccharide (XOS) shows potential in preventing hyperlipidemia by inhibiting weight gain, improving blood lipid levels, and alleviating liver damage, while also regulating the intestinal barrier and optimizing the intestinal microbiota composition.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
C. Aimon, C. Lebigre, S. Le Floch, G. Claireaux
Summary: Exposure to oil and oil dispersants negatively affects the physiological functions and behaviors of marine fish species, potentially leading to significant consequences for individuals and populations.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Chao Tang, Hongyuan Zhao, Liangyu Kong, Fanqiang Meng, Libang Zhou, Zhaoxin Lu, Yingjian Lu
Summary: This study investigated the effects of Lactobacillus acidophilus NX2-6-fermented yogurt (LA-Y) on lipid and glucose levels in high-fat diet-fed mice. The results showed that LA-Y improved lipid profile, reduced fasting blood glucose levels, and enhanced insulin sensitivity. LA-Y also alleviated glucose metabolism disorders by activating the insulin signaling pathway, reducing inflammation, and promoting glycolysis and gluconeogenesis in the small intestine. Additionally, LA-Y promoted fat browning and increased energy expenditure through adiponectin/AMPK alpha/PGC-1 alpha/UCP1 pathway and mitochondrial biogenesis via adiponectin/AdipoR1/APPL1/AMPK alpha/PGC-1 alpha pathway.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yuchen Sun, Bo Sun, Zhishen Wang, Yinfeng Lv, Qingquan Ma
Summary: Branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) have various functions in metabolism and protein synthesis. The effects of low or high dietary BCAA on metabolic health are controversial due to different experimental conditions. This study in lean mice found that a diet without BCAA caused metabolic disorders, weight loss, and hormonal imbalances, while diets with supplemented BCAA improved lipid and glucose metabolism. Significant differences were observed between low and high dietary BCAA. These findings provide evidence and reference for understanding the effects of different BCAA levels in the long term.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Hua Zhou, Bing Yu, Jing Sun, Zuohua Liu, Hong Chen, Liangpeng Ge, Daiwen Chen
Summary: This study investigated the effects of exogenous introduction of SCFAs on lipid and glucose metabolism in a germ-free pig model. The results suggest that orally administered SCFAs may increase adiponectin concentration, reduce gene expression related to lipid metabolism in liver and muscles, and promote the biosynthesis of unsaturated fatty acids.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Justine Vily-Petit, Maud Soty, Marine Silva, Manon Micoud, Clara Bron, Laetitia Guerin-Deremaux, Gilles Mithieux
Summary: The prevalence of obesity is increasing worldwide, accompanied by changes in sugar and dietary fiber consumption. This study investigates the mechanisms of NUTRIOSE (R), a plant-based food ingredient, and its effects on obesity, diabetes, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). It reveals that intestinal gluconeogenesis (IGN) plays a crucial role in mediating the benefits of NUTRIOSE (R), and its absence in mice abolishes the metabolic benefits observed.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Pauline Morigny, Jeremie Boucher, Peter Arner, Dominique Langin
Summary: White adipocyte metabolism plays a crucial role in systemic metabolism regulation and is often disrupted in conditions like cancer and type 2 diabetes mellitus. This review provides an overview of lipid metabolism in white adipocytes and discusses how these pathways can serve as therapeutic targets in metabolic disorders.
NATURE REVIEWS ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Fisheries
S. Picchietti, A. Miccoli, A. M. Fausto
Summary: This review summarizes and discusses the trends and findings in scientific literature on the gut mucosa immune role in European sea bass, providing an updated overview on the gastrointestinal tract functional regionalization and defence barriers. The review also covers immune cells in two immunologically-relevant intestinal compartments, mucosal immunoglobulins, gut microbiota, dietary manipulation impacts, and oral vaccination strategies for sea bass vaccine delivery.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Xianlei Cai, Chao Liang, Miaozun Zhang, Yuan Xu, Yihui Weng, Xueying Li, Weiming Yu
Summary: N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modification plays a significant role in the metabolic reprogramming of digestive system malignancies.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mickael Peron, Victor Simon, Fabienne Le Grand, Philippe Soudant, David Mazurais, Marie Vagner
Summary: This study presents a novel non-lethal sampling method for assessing fatty acid composition in juvenile European sea bass, which showed promising potential for studying FA dynamics in fish, particularly for ecological and experimental studies.
FISH PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Catarina Basto-Silva, Ana Couto, Juliana Rodrigues, Aires Oliva-Teles, Isabel Navarro, Hiroyuki Kaiya, Encarnacion Capilla, Ines Guerreiro
Summary: The study evaluated the impact of feeding frequency and dietary protein/carbohydrate ratios on appetite regulation in gilthead seabream. The results showed that feeding fish 2 or 3 meals per day and providing a low protein and high carbohydrate diet led to increased feed intake and feed conversion ratio. The specific growth rate was also higher in fish fed multiple meals per day. However, the expression of appetite-related genes in the brain and gut was not affected by feeding frequency or diet composition. Overall, the study suggests that feeding gilthead seabream a low protein and high carbohydrate diet multiple times a day may decrease the feeling of satiation.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY A-MOLECULAR & INTEGRATIVE PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
A. Couto, C. R. Serra, I. Guerreiro, F. Coutinho, C. Castro, F. Rangel, A. S. Lavrador, M. Monteiro, R. Santos, H. Peres, P. Pousao-Ferreira, L. Gasco, F. Gai, A. Oliva-Teles, P. Enes
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of black soldier fly meal on gut morphology, gut microbial community, and humoral immune response in meagre juveniles. The results showed that moderate inclusion of black soldier fly meal could enhance humoral immune response, but also had some effects on gut morphology.
JOURNAL OF INSECTS AS FOOD AND FEED
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Catarina Basto-Silva, Paula Enes, Aires Oliva-Teles, Encarnacion Capilla, Ines Guerreiro
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of dietary protein/carbohydrate ratio and feeding frequency on the growth, metabolism, and economic efficiency of gilthead seabream juveniles. The results showed that feeding a diet with a protein/carbohydrate ratio of 40%/20% twice a day was the most suitable strategy, as it improved fish growth and economic efficiency.
Article
Fisheries
M. Monteiro, P. Perdiguero, A. Couto, C. R. Serra, P. Pereiro, B. Novoa, A. Figueras, L. Ribeiro, P. Pousao-Ferreira, C. Tafalla, A. Oliva-Teles, P. Enes, C. J. Secombes, P. Diaz-Rosales
Summary: Meagre, a potential candidate for Mediterranean aquaculture diversification, has understudied physiological consequences of immune system activation. This study evaluated the in vivo effects of lipo-polysaccharide on the spleen transcriptome of meagre using RNA-seq analysis.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Fabio Rangel, Paula Enes, Laura Gasco, Francesco Gai, Bela Hausmann, David Berry, Aires Oliva-Teles, Claudia R. Serra, Fatima C. Pereira
Summary: The aquaculture industry is rapidly growing, but reliance on wild fish-based meals for carnivorous fish farming is unsustainable. Insect-based diets show promise as fishmeal substitutes, but their impact on farmed fish gut microbiota remains inconclusive and research on microbial functions is scarce.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Felix Docando, Noelia Nunez-Ortiz, Gabriela Goncalves, Claudia R. Serra, Eduardo Gomez-Casado, Diana Martin, Beatriz Abos, Aires Oliva-Teles, Carolina Tafalla, Patricia Diaz-Rosales
Summary: Bacillus subtilis has been proven to be an effective probiotic for aquacultured species, benefiting water quality, fish growth, and immune status. In this study, B. subtilis spores were used as delivery vehicles for the VP2 protein from infectious pancreatic necrosis virus (IPNV). The results showed that the VP2-expressing strain (CRS208) retained its immunomodulatory potential and induced a significant antibody response, making it a promising vaccination strategy.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jorge Matinha-Cardoso, Filipe Coutinho, Steeve Lima, Ana Eufrasio, Antonio Paulo Carvalho, Aires Oliva-Teles, Jose Bessa, Paula Tamagnini, Claudia R. Serra, Paulo Oliveira
Summary: Aquaculture is rapidly growing to meet consumer demands. A new study tested the use of cyanobacterial extracellular vesicles as a novel nanocarrier system for fish, showing potential for biotechnological applications in carrying proteins/enzymes to improve fish health.
MICROBIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Helena Fernandes, Jose Manuel Salgado, Marta Ferreira, Martina Vrsanska, Nelson Fernandes, Carolina Castro, Aires Oliva-Teles, Helena Peres, Isabel Belo
Summary: In this study, Brewer's spent grain (BSG) was fermented with Aspergillus ibericus to produce a crude extract rich in cellulase and xylanase. The fermented BSG showed increased protein content and reduced fiber content, making it a potential supplement in aquafeeds. The crude extract was also found to significantly improve feed and protein utilization in European seabass juveniles.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biology
Fabio Rangel, Rafaela A. Santos, Marta Monteiro, Ana Sofia Lavrador, Laura Gasco, Francesco Gai, Aires Oliva-Teles, Paula Enes, Claudia R. Serra
Summary: As the demand for fish increases due to the growing human population, aquaculture has become one of the fastest growing industries. However, the use of unsustainable fish meal as the main protein source in aquafeeds needs to be replaced. Recently, seven insect species have been approved as potential ingredients for animal feeds in Europe. Unfortunately, chitin, a component found in insects, is indigestible for economically valuable fish species, leading to lower fish performance. This study aimed to isolate probiotic bacteria from the gastrointestinal tract of European sea bass that can produce chitinases to improve the use of diets containing high levels of insect meal.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Farzaneh Vakili, Zahra Roosta, Roghieh Safari, Mojtaba Raeisi, Md. Sakhawat Hossain, Ines Guerreiro, Arash Akbazadeh, Seyed Hossein Hoseinifar
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of nutmeg seed meal on the growth, immunity, and antioxidant defense of zebrafish. The results showed that nutmeg supplementation did not significantly affect the growth of zebrafish, but it significantly decreased their survival rate. Nutmeg supplementation enhanced the immune and antioxidant parameters of zebrafish and improved their resistance to cold-water shock.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ines Guerreiro, Carolina Castro, Claudia R. Serra, Filipe Coutinho, Ana Couto, Helena Peres, Pedro Pousao-Ferreira, Genevieve Corraze, Aires Oliva-Teles, Paula Enes
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of including yellow worm meal in the diet of meagre fish on their fatty acid profile and oxidative status of the liver and intestine. The results showed that increasing levels of yellow worm meal in the diet led to an increase in certain fatty acids and a decrease in others in the whole body of the fish. The activity of certain enzymes involved in antioxidant defense increased in the liver and intestine, while others decreased. However, there was no significant effect on oxidative stress or lipid peroxidation. In conclusion, it is recommended to limit the inclusion of yellow worm meal to 10% in meagre fish diets to avoid major changes in fatty acid composition and oxidative imbalance.
Article
Fisheries
Diogo Filipe, Mario Dias, Rui Magalhaes, Helena Fernandes, Jose Salgado, Isabel Belo, Aires Oliva-Teles, Helena Peres
Summary: Aquaculture requires new, economical, and eco-friendly protein sources to replace traditional fisheries and plant ingredients. Using agriculture by-products as protein sources would reduce land-based feed production pressure and waste production, promoting a circular economy and sustainable aquaculture.
Article
Fisheries
Claudia Teixeira, Rita Pedrosa, Carolina Castro, Rui Magalhaes, Elisabete Matos, Aires Oliva-Teles, Helena Peres, Amalia Perez-Jimenez
Summary: This study aimed to assess the potential role of dietary tryptophan supplementation in meagre juveniles in order to minimize the deleterious effect of potential stress conditions. The results indicated that tryptophan supplementation had a negative impact on the growth and feed utilization of the fish, but did not affect these parameters at doses below 0.5%.
Article
Fisheries
Catarina Basto-Silva, Irene Garcia-Meilan, Ana Couto, Claudia R. Serra, Paula Enes, Aires Oliva-Teles, Encarnacion Capilla, Ines Guerreiro
Summary: This study investigated the effects of dietary protein source and protein/carbohydrate ratio on gilthead seabream gut. It was found that plant feedstuff led to more histomorphological alterations, while the P/CH ratio had little effect on gut parameters.
Article
Fisheries
Hunter S. Bailey, Ashley N. Fincannon, Lee A. Fuiman
Summary: This study investigated the transfer of fatty acids from broodstock diets to eggs and the time needed for the eggs to equilibrate to the diet in Southern flounder. The findings indicate that different diet treatments significantly affect the fatty acid composition of eggs, and it takes 8-16 weeks for the eggs to adapt to changes in the adult diet. These results are important for improving broodstock diets and feeding protocols in stock-enhancement programs.
Article
Fisheries
Yu Liu, Mingtao Lei, Hector Victor, Yan Wang
Summary: This study confirms the feasibility of replacing raw fish diet with a formulated diet in commercial farming of large yellow croaker, which can increase fish survival and yield, and reduce feed cost and body lipid deposition.
Article
Fisheries
Xiaoyan Zhang, Lize San, Yucong Yang, Yuehong Tao, Jiangong Ren, Yufeng Liu, Zhongwei He, Jiashuo Di, Ziteng Pei, Guixing Wang, Jilun Hou
Summary: Gynogenesis is an effective technique for establishing homogeneous lines and confirming potential chromosomal mechanisms of sex determination in fish. This study successfully induced gynogenetic families in Thamnaconus modestus and established a complete method for gynogenesis induction.
Article
Fisheries
Julieta C. Martinelli, Megan Considine, Helen R. Casendino, Carolyn M. Tarpey, Isadora Jimenez-Hidalgo, Jacqueline L. Padilla-Gamino, Teri L. King, Lorenz Hauser, Steven Rumrill, Chelsea L. Wood
Summary: Shell-boring polychaetes have caused significant damage to mariculture operations worldwide, particularly in the US Pacific region. This study provides a comprehensive dataset on the prevalence, species distribution, and environmental associations of these parasites, highlighting the impact of season, culturing methods, and environmental factors on infestation.
Article
Fisheries
Juan Gao, Xueshan Li, Kangle Lu, Kai Song, Jian Zhang, Ling Wang, Chunxiao Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of dietary protein levels on growth performance, antioxidant capacity, digestive enzyme activity, and metamorphosis rate of bullfrog tadpoles. The optimal dietary protein level for bullfrog tadpoles was estimated to be 42.49%-46.50% of the diet.
Article
Fisheries
Qiang Li, Lijun Duan, Dongsheng Jin, Yuxin Chen, Yirong Lou, Qianjin Zhou, Zhongjie Xu, Fangjie Chen, Hongxian Chen, Guizong Xu, Maocang Yan, Guanjun Yang, Jianfei Lu, Yanjun Zhang, Jiong Chen
Summary: This study developed a centrifugal microfluidic chip with on-chip RPA to detect five pathogenic microorganisms. The chip enabled the parallel analysis of six genetic markers from a single sample and allowed for the highly automated detection of multiple samples. Compared with PCR and DNA sequencing, the on-chip RPA assay showed high sensitivity and specificity for detecting multiple pathogens in shrimp aquaculture.
Article
Fisheries
Xingchen Huo, Pengxu Wang, Fengxia Zhao, Qian Liu, Qingqing Tian, Lingjie Tang, Maolin Lv, Zhaohui Wei, Chunrong Yang, Jianguo Su
Summary: Bacterial diseases in aquaculture ponds have negative effects on sustainable development. The use of composite I20 biotherapy has been shown to effectively treat bacterial diseases in bullfrog ponds, providing a new strategy for controlling bacterial diseases in aquaculture.
Article
Fisheries
Peng Yin, Takaya Saito, Per Gunnar Fjelldal, Bjorn Tharandur Bjornsson, Sofie Charlotte Remo, Sandeep Sharma, Rolf Erik Olsen, Kristin Hamre
Summary: This study aims to investigate the effect of seasonal changes in temperature and photoperiod on the redox metabolism of Atlantic salmon at the molecular level. The research findings suggest that the changing photoperiod and temperature influenced the redox metabolism of Atlantic salmon, highlighting the importance of oxidative status in the ecological implications.
Article
Fisheries
Nicholas Oppong Mensah, Jeffery Kofi Asare, Emmanuel Tetteh-Doku Mensah, Ernest Christlieb Amrago, Frank Osei Tutu, Anthony Donkor
Summary: This study investigates aquaculture farmers' preference for climate-smart aquaculture insurance products, the challenges they face, and their preferred insurance coverage. The results show that farmers prefer Climate-Induced Aquaculture Stock Mortality Insurance and the most significant constraint is the delay in claim settlement.
Article
Fisheries
Qiu-Ping Chai, Pei Wu, Wei-Dan Jiang, Yang Liu, Hong-Mei Ren, Xiao-Wan Jin, Lin Feng, Xiao-Qiu Zhou
Summary: The study found that appropriate levels of potassium diformate (KDF) can enhance the immune defense and mediate the inflammatory process in fish, possibly through the regulation of T cell differentiation via JAK-STAT and NF-kappa B signaling pathways.
Article
Fisheries
Tian Zhu, Haomin Jia, Haopeng Zhang, Yujing Xiao, Cui Han, Jiaxin Yang
Summary: Chicken manure has significant effects on the cultivation of Chlorella and rotifers. The optimal amount of chicken manure extract for continuous cultivation is 10 mLL-1. Chicken manure can promote the growth of Chlorella and improve the fatty acid composition, indirectly enhancing the growth condition and fatty acid content of rotifers.
Article
Fisheries
Zheng Luo, Yang Yu, Zhenning Bao, Fuhua Li
Summary: This study analyzed the heritability and genetic correlation of two growth traits in Pacific white shrimp and evaluated the genomic prediction using different genomic selection models. The results showed that the NeuralNet model had the highest prediction accuracy and better prospects for predicting shrimp growth traits.
Article
Fisheries
Alberto Ruiz, Ignasi Sanahuja, Karl B. Andree, Dolors Furones, Paul G. Holhorea, Josep A. Calduch-Giner, Jose J. Pastor, Marc Vinas, Jaume Perez-Sanchez, Sofia Morais, Enric Gisbert
Summary: Supplementing diets with a combination of spice oleoresins can reduce lipid accumulation and inflammation in farmed fish. The combination of spice oleoresins also has an immunomodulatory effect on the fish's intestinal immune system, potentially offering anti-inflammatory benefits.
Article
Fisheries
Beibei Zhao, Renhui Mei, Le Li, Di Hu, Lei Li
Summary: This study reveals that JfCXCL8_L1a and JfCXCL8_L1b have different immune pathways, and JfCXCL8_L1b plays a significant role in enhancing the adaptive immunity of T cell-dependent antigen.
Article
Fisheries
Yuhang Liu, Danying Cao, Nan Wu, Xuyang Zhao, Qingsong Zhu, Lian Su, Fatima Altaf, Qianqian Zhang, Haokun Liu, Yongming Li, Bruno Hamish Unger, Yingyin Cheng, Wanting Zhang, Aihua Li, Yaping Wang, Xiao-Qin Xia
Summary: Based on previous research, sinomenine has been found to protect mucosal immunity in farmed fish species by preventing intestinal pathological changes and regulating gene expression related to inflammation. It also enhances immune homeostasis and controls the growth of pathogenic bacteria.