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Food Science & Technology
Ran Wang, Yong Fang, Wunan Che, Qinghe Zhang, Jinda Wang, Chen Luo
Summary: This study monitored levels of resistance to abamectin in field-collected B. tabaci populations, and found that six populations exhibited strong resistance. The Xinzheng population displayed significantly increased resistance to abamectin and cross-resistance to other insecticides. The findings provide valuable information for developing new pest control strategies and delaying the evolution of abamectin resistance in whitefly populations.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Litao Guo, Zhimin Li, Jianping Xu
Summary: Heavy metal contamination, especially cadmium, poses serious threats to the ecosystem and human health in China. This study investigated the effects of cadmium stress on the bacterial and fungal communities in whiteflies, revealing changes in community composition and diversity. The findings suggest that the whitefly microbiota may contribute to their adaptation and resistance to cadmium and could potentially be utilized for cadmium remediation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Entomology
Zhe Liu, Wenbin Chen, Shuai Zhang, Han Chen, Honghua Su, Tianxing Jing, Yizhong Yang
Summary: This study analyzed the chemical components of volatile organic compounds from different plants at various growth stages and examined their influence on the behavior of Bemisia tabaci. The results showed that certain compounds had trapping or repellent effects on B. tabaci, suggesting their potential use as attractants or repellents for pest control.
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Entomology
Mritunjoy Barman, Snigdha Samanta, Himanshu Thakur, Swati Chakraborty, Arunava Samanta, Amalendu Ghosh, Jayanta Tarafdar
Summary: The silverleaf whitefly, a major agricultural pest, showed varying sensitivity to imidacloprid and thiamethoxam, possibly due to differences in gene expression and symbiont levels. The study provides insights into the molecular mechanisms of resistance development in B. tabaci and suggests potential strategies for effective pest management.
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Agronomy
Kun Yang, Meng-Ying Yuan, Ying Liu, Chen-Liang Guo, Tong-Xian Liu, You-Jun Zhang, Dong Chu
Summary: The study reveals that Cardinium can enhance the thermal tolerance of whitefly, with a significant correlation to host genetic background. Cardinium infection increases the longevity and oviposition period of both genetic lines, but confers additional benefits of fecundity and pre-adult period to LS line. Population parameters indicate that Cardinium infection provides fitness benefits to LS line but not to SG line. Transcriptome analysis shows that genes related to homeostasis and metamorphosis are highly expressed in Cardinium-infected B. tabaci.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2021)
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Agronomy
Ran Wang, Bingli Gao, Wunan Che, Cheng Qu, Xuan Zhou, Chen Luo
Summary: Afidopyropen, a novel biopesticide derived from Aspergillus fumigatus, shows promise as a novel insecticidal agent for managing whitefly pests in horticultural and economical crop production. Research found that most field populations of Bemisia tabaci in China were highly susceptible to afidopyropen, with one exception in the Haidian population exhibiting significant resistance and cross-resistance to sulfoxaflor.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Pijush Kanti Jhan, Kyeong-Yeoll Lee
Summary: This study reveals that B. tabaci MED possesses high heat acclimation ability, allowing it to survive in unfavorable temperature conditions. The population reared under fluctuating temperature conditions (FTC) exhibits higher survival rate and higher heat tolerance compared to the population reared under constant temperature conditions (CTC). Additionally, the transcript levels of heat shock protein genes are lower under FTC.
ARCHIVES OF INSECT BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tianhua Du, Buli Fu, Xuegao Wei, Cheng Yin, Jing Yang, Mingjiao Huang, Jinjin Liang, Peipan Gong, Shaonan Liu, Hu Xue, Jinyu Hu, Yongchao Diao, Lianyou Gui, Xin Yang, Youjun Zhang
Summary: The study identified and cloned two UGT genes, UGT352A4 and UGT352A5, which were found to be over-expressed in thiamethoxam-resistant B. tabaci. The results suggest that UGT352A5 may play a significant role in conferring thiamethoxam resistance in the insect.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Fengqi Li, Youssef Dewer, Du Li, Cheng Qu, Chen Luo
Summary: This study investigated the functions of the CSP2 gene in the whitefly Bemisia tabaci, revealing its binding affinity to various plant volatiles and identifying key amino acid residue Y11 essential for binding to DMNT. Furthermore, CSP2 showed high sequence similarity with CSPs of other insect family members, highlighting its potential role in mediating responses to plant volatiles and implications for pest management strategies.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2021)
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Genetics & Heredity
Xiao-Na Shen, Xiao-Di Wang, Fang-Hao Wan, Zhi-Chuang Lu, Wan-Xue Liu
Summary: This study used RNA sequencing to identify important transcriptional changes in Bemisia tabaci populations inhabiting different temperature habitats. The results showed altered gene expression and identified 23 potential candidate genes that respond to temperature stress. Additionally, three potential regulatory factors were identified, including the glucuronidation pathway, alternative splicing, and changes in chromatin structure. These findings provide valuable insights into the thermoregulatory mechanisms of B. tabaci and its ability to colonize regions with varying temperatures.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mingming Yin, Yu Chen, Xiaoming Liu, Sidan Tian, Liyuan Zhao, Yaowei Bai, Hao Wang, Jinfeng Lin, Dawei Jiang, Ziqiao Lei, Fanling Meng, De'an Tian, Liang Luo
Summary: In this study, bacterial-flagella-inspired PIDA nanofibers were designed for targeted CT imaging and therapy of IBD. PIDA nanofibers mimicking the morphology of bacterial flagella attached to the mucus layer of the GI tract, allowing CT visualization of the GI lining. PIDA retained in the inflamed lesions longer than in normal GI tissues, enabling targeted CT visualization of IBD. Additionally, PIDA scavenged reactive oxygen species and improved gut dysbiosis, promoting inflammation alleviation and mucosal healing at the targeted IBD lesions while maintaining gut microbiota homeostasis.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Hao Yu, Bin Yang, Liuhao Wang, Sijia Wang, Kui Wang, Qisheng Song, Hongwei Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the role of neuropeptide hormone bursicon in the ovary development and reproduction of the hemipteran insect, whitefly. The results revealed that bursicon regulates vitellogenesis and reproduction by coordinating with the juvenile hormone signaling pathway.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Fengqi Li, Zhongjuan Di, Jiahui Tian, Youssef Dewer, Cheng Qu, Shiyong Yang, Chen Luo
Summary: RNA interference (RNAi) is a powerful biotechnology that can be used for studying gene functions and pest control. This study identifies a taste receptor gene in the whitefly Bemisia tabaci and demonstrates that silencing this gene through RNAi inhibits the whitefly's sensitivity to sucrose. This discovery provides potential strategies for ecological pest management.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Entomology
Ning Lv, Jing Peng, Zi-Qi He, Qin Wen, Zheng-Qin Su, Shaukat Ali, Chang-Zhong Liu, Bao-Li Qiu
Summary: Bacterial endosymbionts, such as Wolbachia and Rickettsia, play important roles in herbivorous insects by supplying nutrients, increasing survivorship and fecundity, protecting against pathogens and heat, and expanding the range of suitable food plants. Our study examined the spatial and temporal distribution of Wolbachia and Rickettsia in Bemisia tabaci, and found that their titers in eggs fluctuated in a w pattern and their location in the egg changed over time. These findings provide insights into the vertical transmission mechanism and distribution of bacterial endosymbionts in different tissues of the host.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Michelle T. Hulin, Lionel Hill, Jonathan D. G. Jones, Wenbo Ma
Summary: NAD+ is a key component in immune systems and TIR proteins function as NAD+ hydrolases. This study identified 13 T3Es with potential NADase activity, including a T3E named HopBY which promotes bacterial virulence. The research highlights the importance of NAD+ metabolism in host-pathogen interactions and provides insight into NAD+-derived molecules involved in plant immunity.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
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Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Zhiqiang Pu, Huimu Wang, Zhen Liu, Jianqiang Yi, Shiguang Wu
Summary: In this article, a novel method called AERL is proposed to address complex interaction and communication issues in multi agent cooperation. The method utilizes attention mechanism and parameter sharing to achieve effective and robust performance, as demonstrated in simulation experiments in three representative scenarios.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON NEURAL NETWORKS AND LEARNING SYSTEMS
(2023)
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Geochemistry & Geophysics
Shanqi Liu, Yongbing Li, Zhiming Yang, Jianming Liu
Summary: The phase stability of FeS and the equilibrium Fe isotope fractionation are important for understanding the interior of the Earth and terrestrial planets. In this study, first-principles methods were used to investigate the pressure-dependent phase transitions of FeS and the isotope fractionation between FeS phases and mantle silicates. The results show that measurable Fe isotope fractionation occurs under mantle pressure-temperature conditions.
GEOCHIMICA ET COSMOCHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Wei Shi, Yan-xia Pan, Ya-feng Zhang, Rui Hu, Xin-ping Wang
Summary: Water redistribution has a profound impact on the function of dryland ecosystems. Biological soil crusts (BSCs or biocrusts), which cover a large portion of arid land soil surface, have conflicting effects on water redistribution at a regional scale. This study clarified the effects of different biocrusts on soil hydraulic properties in the Tengger Desert. The results showed that biocrusts significantly altered soil hydraulic properties, including water holding capacity, soil hydrophobicity, water sorptivity, and unsaturated hydraulic conductivity. Understanding the role of biocrusts in hydraulic properties can help improve our understanding of soil water distribution, movement, and retention in the area.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xuhui Liu, Xiaoxiao Deng, Weilong Kong, Tong Sun, Yangsheng Li
Summary: Using genomics resources, we found that hybridization can significantly increase rice yield, especially by combining specific genotypes to increase grain number per panicle (GNPP).
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Qian Wang, Ruifeng Liu, Qiuning Zhang, Hongtao Luo, Xun Wu, Tianqi Du, Yanliang Chen, Mingyu Tan, Zhiqiang Liu, Shilong Sun, Kehu Yang, Jinhui Tian, Xiaohu Wang
Summary: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the biological effects of cancer stem cells (CSCs) irradiated by charged particle, including proliferation, invasion, migration, and changes in the molecular level. The results showed that CSCs have obvious radio-resistance compared with non-CSCs, and charged particle irradiation or in combination with drugs could overcome this resistance, specifically manifested in inhibiting CSCs' proliferation, invasion, migration, and causing more and harder to repair DNA double-stranded breaks (DSB) of CSCs.
JOURNAL OF CANCER RESEARCH AND CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Yan Wang, Nan Chen, Kangle Guo, Yanfei Li, Fenfen E, Chaoqun Yang, Xue Shang, Xiuxia Li, Kehu Yang
Summary: This study evaluated and mapped the reporting and methodological quality of network meta-analysis (NMA) on acupuncture. The reporting quality of NMAs was found to be moderate, but the methodological quality was very low, especially for Chinese studies. Future NMAs, especially those from China, need to improve their reporting and methodological quality further.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Psychiatry
Liangying Hou, Qian Zhang, Liujiao Cao, Meixi Chen, Qi Wang, Yanfei Li, Sheng Li, Long Ge, Kehu Yang
Summary: Despite being a common and serious condition in older patients, delirium is often overlooked. This study examined the accuracy of using the 4AT tool to detect delirium in older patients. The results of the meta-analysis demonstrated that the 4AT is a sensitive and specific screening tool, suitable for routine clinical practice.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Review
Respiratory System
Qian Xu, Tingting Lu, Zhongyang Song, Peng Zhu, Yana Wu, Lumei Zhang, Kehu Yang, Zhiming Zhang
Summary: This meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy and safety of montelukast as an adjuvant treatment for adults with cough variant asthma (CVA). The results showed that montelukast as adjuvant therapy improved treatment outcomes and reduced recurrence rate in adult patients with CVA. However, further research is needed to confirm these findings and improve study quality.
CLINICAL RESPIRATORY JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhengrong Li, Zhongwen Ouyang, Jiaojiao Cao, Xiaochen Liu, Tongtong Xiao, Lei Wang, Youyuan Liang, Zhaoming Tian, Zhenxing Wang, Zhengcai Xia
Summary: A new perfect triangular lattice antiferromagnet K2Ni(SeO3)(2) has been synthesized, in which both in-plane and inter-plane geometric frustration is present. The compound shows antiferromagnetic order at T(N) ≈ 7 K. High-field magnetization and electron spin resonance indicate the presence of easy-plane anisotropy. Density functional theory calculations confirm the excellent two-dimensionality of the compound. Thus, K2Ni(SeO3)(2) is a perfect triangular-lattice antiferromagnet with strong frustration and easy-plane anisotropy.
CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN
(2023)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Bei Pan, Long Ge, Honghao Lai, Liangying Hou, Chen Tian, Qi Wang, Kelu Yang, Yao Lu, Hongfei Zhu, Mengting Li, Deren Wang, Xiuxia Li, Yuqing Zhang, Ya Gao, Ming Liu, Guowu Ding, Jinhui Tian, Kehu Yang
Summary: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of different drugs for treating insomnia. The results showed that non-benzodiazepines, antidepressants, and orexin receptor antagonists may have positive effects on improving total sleep time, sleep onset latency, and wake time after sleep onset. The choice of insomnia drugs should consider the individual's insomnia phenotype, as well as the safety and tolerability of each drug.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Bei Pan, Honghao Lai, Ning Ma, Dan Li, Xiyuan Deng, Xiaoman Wang, Qian Zhang, Qiuyu Yang, Qi Wang, Hongfei Zhu, Mengting Li, Xiao Cao, Jinhui Tian, Long Ge, Kehu Yang
Summary: Through a systematic review and meta-analysis of 37 cohort studies, it was found that an increased consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) per 250 mL/day was associated with a higher risk of breast, colorectal, biliary tract, and prostate cancer. Increased consumption of artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs) per 250 mL/day was associated with a higher risk of leukemia. Increased consumption of 100% fruit juice per 250 mL/day was associated with a higher risk of overall cancer, melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and thyroid cancer. There were linear dose-response associations between SSBs consumption and breast and kidney cancer, and between ASBs and fruit juices consumption and pancreatic cancer.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2023)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Ying Che, Tingting Lu, Tianming Wang, Hairong Zhao, Xulin Song, Qing Zhan, Chengzu Zhang, Haibang Pan, Kehu Yang, Bo Wang
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of head-of-bed elevation on patients with acquired brain injury (ABI). The results showed that elevating the head of the bed by 30 degrees can significantly reduce intracranial pressure (ICP), but did not have statistical differences on cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) and disability at 90 days. Therefore, head-of-bed elevation of 30 degrees may be an effective noninvasive nursing practice for the prognosis and rehabilitation of ABI patients.
JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE NURSING
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Yuhang Wang, Ruifeng Liu, Qiuning Zhang, Meng Dong, Dandan Wang, Junru Chen, Yuhong Ou, Hongtao Luo, Kehu Yang, Xiaohu Wang
Summary: High-grade gliomas remain difficult to treat despite standard therapy. Charged particle beams, especially carbon ion beams, have the potential to improve treatment outcomes. This systematic review assessed the safety, efficacy, and dosimetry of carbon-ion or proton radiotherapy for high-grade gliomas. The analysis of eleven eligible articles showed that charged particle radiotherapy was effective with manageable side effects. Carbon ion boost appeared to be superior to proton boost, but dose-escalation using proton boost was associated with severe brain necrosis. Further randomized control trials are needed, along with systemic therapeutic options.
RADIATION ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mingao Zhou, Yifei Jiang, Xuhui Liu, Weilong Kong, Chenhao Zhang, Jian Yang, Simin Ke, Yangsheng Li
Summary: The CYP76 subfamily, which belongs to the CYP superfamily, is crucial for phytohormone biosynthesis and response to environmental stresses in plants. Genome-wide analysis of the CYP76 subfamily in seven AA genome species revealed three groups, with Group 1 having the largest number of members. Analysis of cis-acting elements showed a high number of elements related to jasmonic acid and light response. Gene duplication analysis indicated expansion mainly through SD/WGD and tandem forms, with strong purifying selection during evolution. Expression pattern analysis showed that OsCYP76s exhibit restricted expression patterns in leaves and roots. qRT-PCR analysis of CYP76s under abiotic stresses revealed specific response patterns and functional divergence between japonica and indica rice. These findings provide valuable insights into the functional diversity and evolution of the CYP76 subfamily and have implications for improving stress tolerance and agronomic traits in rice.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Xuping Song, Yan Ma, Jing Tang, Jiali Peng, Yue Hu, Yunze Han, Xinyu Fu, Xufei Luo, Xiuxia Li, Long Ge, Kehu Yang, Yaolong Chen
Summary: This study analyzed the trends and gaps in evidence of health effects on pollutants and extreme temperatures through evidence mapping, and conducted a cross-sectional survey on the use of GRADE in systematic reviews or meta-analyses. The results showed that GRADE is not widely used in these evaluations, and the certainty of evidence is generally low.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
