Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Bo Wang, Di Pan, Yong Ban, Zhaolin Sun, Ye Tian, Guangheng Luo
Summary: This study found that androgens play an important role in regulating prostatic microvessel density in SD rats, and a decrease in DHT concentration can lead to a decrease in prostatic MVD, while increasing DHT concentration can lead to an increase in prostatic MVD. Additionally, prostatic MVD can gradually increase with increasing estrogen concentration.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Datu Agasi Mohd Kamal, Siti Fatimah Ibrahim, Azizah Ugusman, Mohd Helmy Mokhtar
Summary: This study found aberrant expression of sex steroid receptors in polycystic ovary syndrome and demonstrated that Kelulut honey treatment can normalize the expression of these receptors.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jinjing Lan, Lili Liu, Xu Wang, Xiaoxin Wu, Zhiping Wang
Summary: This study analyzed organic pollutants in rural domestic sewage and urban domestic sewage using different spectroscopy techniques. It found that fluorescence excitation-emission matrix (EEM) was able to detect easily degradable organics and reveal the transformation of different components, thus indicating the timely treatment progress of rural sewage. Additionally, the combination of UV254 and fluorescence excitation-emission at Ex/Em = 250/330 nm might be more suitable for predicting COD in rural water.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Edoardo Di Naro, Matteo Loverro, Ilaria Converti, Maria Teresa Loverro, Elisabetta Ferrara, Biagio Rapone
Summary: Menopause affects periodontal status through estrogen deficiency, which impairs osteogenic differentiation of periodontal ligament cells. Further research is needed to elucidate the physiological link between menopause and periodontal disease.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mei-Yun Lu, Shan-Shan Yang, Xin-Lei Yu, Han-Jun Sun, Ji-Wei Pang, Nan-Qi Ren, Jie Ding
Summary: A decision support framework for the selection of rural domestic sewage treatment technologies was proposed, which integrated exploratory factor analysis, mathematical model of quantitative relationship, and gray relational analysis. This framework provides scientific decision-making support for the selection of alternative technologies in the Yangtze River Economic Belt and can also be applied to other areas with unbalanced economic development.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Franciane de Almeida Brehm Goulart, Gabriela Reichert, Tais Cristina Felippe, Alinne Mizukawa, Jhonatas Antonelli, Cristovao Scapulatempo Fernandes, Julio Cesar Rodrigues de Azevedo
Summary: WWTPs in urban areas play a crucial role in river water quality, and the removal efficiency of emerging contaminants is influenced by treatment type and hydraulic retention time. Sampling upstream and downstream of a WWTP revealed significant variations in contaminant concentrations throughout the day, emphasizing the importance of sampling time in monitoring studies.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tingzhou Yang, Sai Wang, Daniele Benetti, Kanghong Wang, Yawen Sun, Haoqing Ji, Tao Qian, Chenglin Yan, Federico Rosei
Summary: Water pollution exacerbates freshwater shortage, and solar-to-steam conversion systems offer a promising eco-friendly solution. The polymer wastewater collector with DPAC has shown efficient sewage purification capabilities under solar irradiation.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Amani A. Mahbub, Akhmed Aslam, Mohamed E. Elzubier, Mohamed El-Boshy, Abdelghany H. Abdelghany, Jawwad Ahmad, Shakir Idris, Riyad Almaimani, Aiman Alsaegh, Mahmoud Zaki El-Readi, Mohammed A. Baghdadi, Bassem Refaat
Summary: The study found that the individual use of E2 and P4 can inhibit the development of colorectal cancer, showing good anti-tumor effects in male mice and cell experiments. The combination of the two shows a stronger anti-cancer effect.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Ying Chen, Xiang Fang, Xiao-Qing Tian, Zheng Cui, Hai-Yang Feng, Gao-Feng Qiu
Summary: The study demonstrated the identification of germ plasm and PGCs in the prawn Macrobrachium nipponense using Vasa protein as a marker, showing that PGCs could be specified from the 16-cell stage. The continuous expression of Vasa protein suggests its important role in early germ cell specification.
CELL AND TISSUE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Zeni Wu, Jessica L. Petrick, Andrea A. Florio, Chantal Guillemette, Laura E. Beane Freeman, Julie E. Buring, Gary Bradwin, Patrick Caron, Yu Chen, A. Heather Eliassen, Lawrence S. Engel, Neal D. Freedman, J. Michael Gaziano, Edward L. Giovannuci, Jonathan N. Hofmann, Wen-Yi Huang, Victoria A. Kirsh, Cari M. Kitahara, Jill Koshiol, I. -Min Lee, Linda M. Liao, Christina C. Newton, Julie R. Palmer, Mark P. Purdue, Thomas E. Rohan, Lynn Rosenberg, Howard D. Sesso, Rashmi Sinha, Meir J. Stampfer, Caroline Y. Um, Stephen K. Van Den Eeden, Kala Visvanathan, Jean Wactawski-Wende, Anne Zeleniuch-Jacquotte, Xuehong Zhang, Barry I. Graubard, Peter T. Campbell, Katherine A. Mcglynn
Summary: The incidence rates of liver cancer are higher among men than women, and this study investigated the association between sex hormone levels and liver cancer risk in men. The study found that higher concentrations of testosterone, dihydrotestosterone, estrone, estradiol, and sex hormone-binding globulin were associated with increased risk, while higher levels of dehydroepiandrosterone were associated with decreased risk.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Reetu Bhanot, Swarndeep Singh Hundal
Summary: The unregulated discharge of untreated municipal sewage water poses a significant threat to aquatic ecosystems, inducing cellular and physiological defects in fish exposed to the untreated sewage water.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Marius Wits, Clarissa Becher, Frances de Man, Gonzalo Sanchez-Duffhues, Marie-Jose Goumans
Summary: This review explores the gender bias in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and investigates the gender differences in the TGF beta signaling family through mechanistic and translational evidence. Sex hormones and sex chromosome-related genetic processes can influence the function of the TGF beta signaling family.
CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yue Zhang, Yinghua Li, Fei Su, Linlin Peng, Deze Liu
Summary: Microplastics and nanoplastics, as novel pollutants, have been commonly found worldwide and attracted widespread attention. Studying the sources and removal efficiency of micro-nano plastics in wastewater treatment plants can provide reference for research on the impact of wastewater treatment plants on micro-nano plastics pollution in the future.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Prajal Chettri, Kalathur Mohan Ganesh, Sahashransu Satyajeet Mahapatra, A. S. Vishwanathan, Shailesh Srivastava
Summary: Optofluidic chips are cost-effective platforms for miniaturized devices to perform biochemical reactions at a microscale. In this study, a dye reduction-based electron-transfer activity monitoring (DREAM) assay was adopted to rapidly assess bacterial activity in bioreactors. A three-layered PMMA-based optofluidic chip coupled with a detection system consisting of an LED source and a photodiode was used, and data acquisition was done through a user-friendly GUI. The study also compared the performance of a photodiode-based device with expensive spectrophotometers for optoelectronic automation.
ANALYTICAL METHODS
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Xinrong Fu, Rongrong Hou, Peng Yang, Shengtao Qian, Zhuqing Feng, Zhongbing Chen, Fei Wang, Rongfang Yuan, Huilun Chen, Beihai Zhou
Summary: This review summarizes the effects of liquid, solid, and gaseous carbon sources on denitrification, finding that sodium acetate is the preferred external carbon source, biodegradable polymers perform better in solid-phase denitrification but have a higher price, and methane can be used as a gaseous carbon source. Liquid carbon sources are better controlled and utilized, and high carbon to nitrogen ratio, hydraulic retention time, and temperature promote denitrification.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Alessandro Loureiro Paschoalini, Mariana Rodrigues Eloi, Jose Enemir dos Santos, Jose Claudio Epaminondas dos Santos, Elizete Rizzo, Nilo Bazzoli
Summary: The study successfully induced final maturation and gamete release in Salminus franciscanus using hypophysation technique, and observed key morphological events during the embryonic development, including blastopore closure, somite formation, and hatching. These results contribute to a better understanding of the reproductive biology of Salminus franciscanus and confirm its potential for fish farming in the neotropical region.
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Ana Paula Gorle de Miranda Chaves, Mauricio Gustavo Oliveira, Alessandro Loureiro Paschoalini, Nilo Bazzoli, Jose Enemir dos Santos
Summary: This study analyzed the intestinal morphology of Geophagus brasiliensis, a common fish in South America, using histological and histochemical techniques. The small intestine was characterized by intestinal villi covered by simple prismatic epithelium, while the large intestine lacked villi but had abundant goblet cells. Positive reactions to PAS and AB pH 2.5 were observed in goblet cells, indicating the presence of mucosubstances. This research provides valuable insights for phylogenetic studies on teleosts.
ANATOMIA HISTOLOGIA EMBRYOLOGIA
(2022)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Bernardo Borges Ervilha, Mateus Augusto Silva Diniz, Alessandro Loureiro Paschoalini, Jose Claudio Epaminondas dos Santos, Elizete Rizzo, Nilo Bazzoli
Summary: The study analyzed the quality of oocytes of Pampus argenteus using crude extract of common carp pituitary for induced reproduction. Results showed a 70% success rate for females and 100% for males in the reproductive process. Some females had low fertilization rates due to follicular atresia possibly caused by delayed hormonal administration or extrusion.
ANATOMIA HISTOLOGIA EMBRYOLOGIA
(2022)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Daniel Lopes Gontijo, Lucas Marcon, Elizete Rizzo, Nilo Bazzoli, Jose Enemir dos Santos
Summary: This study assessed the reproductive activity of Curimatella lepidura, a species commonly known as manjuba, in different sections of the Sao Francisco River. The results showed that manjuba had better reproductive success in lentic environments, especially in the Tres Marias reservoir section, where high temperatures, long photoperiod, and abundant rainfall coincided with the collection of individuals in the maturation/mature gonadal stage.
ANATOMIA HISTOLOGIA EMBRYOLOGIA
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Yves Moreira Ribeiro, Davidson Peruci Moreira, Andre Alberto Weber, Camila Ferreira Sales, Rafael Magno Costa Melo, Nilo Bazzoli, Elizete Rizzo, Alessandro Loureiro Paschoalini
Summary: Studies on the effects of herbicides on Neotropical fish systems and their toxic pathways are limited in this region, calling for further investigation.
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Toxicology
Davidson Peruci Moreira, Yves Moreira Ribeiro, Camila Stephanie Ferreira, Samyra Maria dos Santos Nassif Lacerda, Elizete Rizzo
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of chronic exposure to environmentally relevant ACE concentrations on multiple reproductive parameters in zebrafish. The results showed that ACE impaired the reproductive performance of zebrafish, including a decrease in egg and sperm quantity and quality, as well as an imbalance of sex steroids and prostaglandin E-2 levels. These findings indicate the impact of ACE on the reproductive ability of aquatic species.
ARCHIVES OF TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Zoology
Rafael Magno Costa Melo, Diego Mendes Ferreira Nunes, Davidson Peruci Moreira, Andre Alberto Weber, Nilo Bazzoli, Elizete Rizzo
Summary: Congeneric sympatric species often reduce competition and interference by using behavioral and morphological adaptations. However, the reproductive patterns behind coexistence are still unknown. This study analyzed the gonadal morphology, reproductive cycle, and population structure of two congeneric fishes in a Neotropical river. The results showed similarities in gonadal development but differences in spawning habitats, reproductive periods, and body size. Despite broad overlap of reproductive traits, there was spatial and temporal differentiation in the reproductive biology between the two species.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yves Moreira Ribeiro, Davidson Peruci Moreira, Andre Alberto Weber, Thayna Grazielle Rodrigues Miranda, Nilo Bazzoli, Elizete Rizzo
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of chronic exposure to estrone (E1) on spermatogenesis and semen quality in zebrafish. The results showed that even at environmentally relevant concentrations, E1 had deleterious effects on testicular function and semen quality in fish. Therefore, monitoring E1 concentrations in surface waters is important for fish conservation.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Zoology
Nathalia G. S. Lima, Vitor S. Borges, Jose E. Santos, Nilo Bazzoli, Paula C. Eterovick
Summary: In this study, researchers investigated the gametogenesis and reproduction of Bokermannohyla nanuzae in the Atlantic Forest in southeastern Brazil. They found that frogs of both sexes had mature germ cells almost year-round, indicating continuous gametogenesis. Advanced gonad maturation, where females spawn and males have sperm, primarily occurred during wet months. Male frogs were observed calling with mature testes throughout the year, but only had sperm from October to January.
SOUTH AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HERPETOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Livio Giorgio L. De Campos Filho, Lucas Marcon, Jose E. Dos Santos, Kleber B. Santiago, Elizete Rizzo, Nilo Bazzoli
Summary: This study analyzed the gametogenesis and reproduction characteristics of S. elegans from the Sao Francisco River in Tres Marias, Minas Gerais. The results showed that the first gonadal maturation occurred at a total length of approximately 10.5 cm in males and 15.0 cm in females. Reproduction mainly took place from September to April, during which there were high water temperature values. Females had a higher frequency at the mature and spawned stages, as well as a higher gonadosomatic index (GSI). In contrast, the reproductive peak for males was from November to February. The long spawning period and histological features of the spawned ovaries suggest that the spawning of S. elegans is of the partial type.
ANAIS DA ACADEMIA BRASILEIRA DE CIENCIAS
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Elvira Mennillo, Xiaojing Yang, Andre A. Weber, Yoshihiro Maruo, Melanie Verreault, Olivier Barbier, Shujuan Chen, Robert H. Tukey
Summary: UDP-glucuronosyltransferases (UGTs) are important drug-metabolizing enzymes involved in the conjugation and detoxification of many exogenous substances. This study highlights the importance of intestinal UGT1A1 in drug clearance, inflammation prevention, apoptosis reduction, and maintenance of stemness capacity.
DRUG METABOLISM AND DISPOSITION
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Xiaomeng Li, Charles Brighton Ndandala, Qi Zhou, Chunyan Huang, Guangli Li, Huapu Chen
Summary: This study investigated the role of estrogen receptors (ERs) in vitellogenesis (Vtgs) regulation in pompano fish. The findings suggest that E2 may regulate the expression of different subtypes of vtg through ERs, displaying a compensatory expression effect on the regulation of ers and vtgs. This provides a theoretical basis for further research on reproductive endocrinology in pompano fish.
GENERAL AND COMPARATIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Norio Kansaku, Takeshi Ohkubo
Summary: Endocrine changes during bird reproduction, particularly the relationship between prolactin and incubation behavior, were investigated. The study monitored the physiological status and incubation behavior of Silkie hens over 1-2 years. The results showed that most mature hens exhibited incubation behavior multiple times, and there was a noticeable increase in nest occupancy 7-10 days before incubation onset. Protein analysis revealed that secreted prolactin during the reproductive cycle contains various isoforms, suggesting post-translational modifications like glycosylation and phosphorylation.
GENERAL AND COMPARATIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Minghui Li, Lina Sun, Linyan Zhou, Deshou Wang
Summary: This article summarizes the importance of the Nile tilapia as an excellent animal model for studying reproductive endocrinology in fish, with a focus on the crucial role of estrogen in female development.
GENERAL AND COMPARATIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Breanna N. Harris, Carolyn M. Bauer, James A. Carr, Caitlin R. Gabor, Jennifer L. Grindstaff, Caleigh Guoynes, Jennifer J. Heppner, Cris C. Ledon-Rettig, Patricia C. Lopes, Sharon E. Lynn, Carla B. Madelaire, Lorin A. Neuman-Lee, Maria G. Palacios, Paul Soto, Jennifer Terry
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on academics, particularly on those with minoritized identities or who were early career, caregivers, or had intersecting identities. The pandemic altered the impact factors of academia, including scholarly products, and affected the way individuals could respond. It is predicted that the pandemic will have long-term impacts on the population dynamics, composition, and landscape of the academic ecosystem. The number of journal submissions decreased, especially among women authors, and the pandemic heavily impacted women authors from Asia and the Middle East.
GENERAL AND COMPARATIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2024)