Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Bee Ling Tan, Mohd Esa Norhaizan, Lee Chin Chan
Summary: Rice is a staple food for over half of the world's population. Rice bran, a by-product of rice milling, contains bioactive compounds that have been shown to have potential health benefits. Understanding the molecular mechanisms and roles of these compounds in rice bran could provide valuable insights for the food industry and help prevent metabolic diseases.
Article
Microbiology
Darshana A. Salaskar, Mahesh K. Padwal, Alka Gupta, Bhakti Basu, Sharad P. Kale
Summary: In this study, a multi-metal tolerant bacterial isolate Providencia rettgeri strain KDM3 showed high cadmium tolerance and accumulated cadmium intracellularly. Comparative proteome analysis revealed molecular mechanisms underlying cadmium tolerance, including the upregulation of oxidative stress defense and induction of membrane transporter. Furthermore, the addition of P. rettgeri to cadmium-spiked soil resulted in a significant reduction in cadmium content and improved plant growth and grain yield.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Linshu Jiao, Liuquan Zhang, Yongzhu Zhang, Ran Wang, Baiyi Lu, Xianjin Liu
Summary: This research conducted a sampling survey of heavy metals contents in selenium-rich rice, which revealed the association between selenium and cadmium accumulation in rice and soil. A pot experiment confirmed the significant association between the contents of selenium and cadmium in rice grain and the concentrations of selenium and heavy metals in soil. Transcriptome analysis indicated the up-regulation of transporter-coding genes may promote the absorption of selenium and cadmium. The up-regulation of antioxidant-coding genes and cadmium chelator transporter coding-genes was observed to reduce the toxicity of cadmium. Moreover, the up-regulation of key genes of the ascorbic acid-glutathione metabolic pathway were responsible for the association between selenium and cadmium in Se-rich rice.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ziyan Xie, Juan Wang, Wensheng Wang, Yanru Wang, Jianlong Xu, Zhikang Li, Xiuqin Zhao, Binying Fu
Summary: This study reveals the molecular basis of melatonin-mediated salt tolerance in rice by integrated transcriptome and metabolome profiling. Exogenous melatonin enhances salt tolerance by activating multiple antioxidant pathways, including the AP2/EREBP-HB-WRKY transcriptional cascade and phytohormone signaling pathways. Metabolome analysis identifies specific metabolites with antioxidant functions that contribute to melatonin-mediated salt tolerance.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Dexing Jiang, Hui Xu, Yafang Zhang, Guoxiang Chen
Summary: The supply of silicon (Si) alleviates aluminum (Al) toxicity on plant root growth by maintaining redox homeostasis in the transition zone (TZ) of the root apex. Si increases the activities of antioxidant enzymes and enhances the ascorbate-glutathione (AsA-GSH) cycle, reducing reactive oxygen species (ROS) and lipid peroxidation. These findings indicate the positive role of Si in protecting the integrity of plasma membrane and promoting root elongation under Al stress.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Suthaya Phimphilai, Pimpisid Koonyosying, Nuntouchaporn Hutachok, Tanyaluk Kampoun, Rufus Daw, Chaiyavat Chaiyasut, Vanli Prasartthong-Osoth, Somdet Srichairatanakool
Summary: The translation highlights that rice grass extract drink is rich in catechins, possesses antioxidant and free radical scavenging properties, and is non-toxic to cells and animals. This functional beverage helps alleviate conditions of oxidative stress and iron overload.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Flora Cozzolino, Luisa Cane, Luigi Sacchettino, Maria Claudia Gatto, Ilaria Iacobucci, Claudia Gatta, Davide De Biase, Evaristo Di Napoli, Orlando Paciello, Luigi Avallone, Maria Monti, Danila d'Angelo, Francesco Napolitano
Summary: Brain aging is a physiological process associated with physical and cognitive decline. The hippocampus, a brain region involved in memory and learning, is particularly susceptible to the effects of aging. Using proteomics, this study identified proteins in the hippocampus of aged grazing milk cows that are involved in myelination, synaptic vesicle, metabolism, and calcium-related pathways.
FRONTIERS IN AGING NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Zhi Zhao, Meng Li, He Zhang, Yao Yu, Lu Ma, Wei Wang, Yunxin Fan, Ning Huang, Xinying Wang, Kunquan Liu, Shinan Dong, Haijuan Tang, Jianfei Wang, Hongsheng Zhang, Yongmei Bao
Summary: In this study, the changes in plasma membrane proteins during Magnaporthe oryzae infection in rice were analyzed, and differentially expressed proteins associated with vesicle trafficking were identified. Among them, a novel plant-specific protein OsNPSN13 was upregulated and overexpression of this gene enhanced blast resistance in transgenic rice plants. These findings provide new insights into the plant immunity-associated vesicle trafficking network in the interaction between rice and blast fungi.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mutasim Billah, Sumon Karmakar, Fahmida Begum Mina, Md. Nazmul Haque, Md. M. Rashid, Md. Faruk Hasan, Uzzal Kumar Acharjee, Mamunur Rashid Talukder
Summary: The study demonstrates that LPDBD (Ar + Air) plasma treatment enhances seed germination, seedling growth, and antioxidant enzyme activity in rice plants. Different processing times and gases used affect plant growth, with 6min, 8min, and 10min treatments significantly increasing H2O2 levels in leaves and roots.
ARCHIVES OF BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOPHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Wen-Chien Lu, Yu-Tsung Cheng, Yung-Jia Chan, Po-Hsien Li
Summary: This study found that the addition of black rice flour has significant effects on the physicochemical composition, textural parameters, and chemical constituent of flaky rolls. Proper incorporation of black rice flour can improve the stability of dough properties, enhance protein and fiber composition, and increase antioxidant capacity, resulting in flaky rolls with good texture and appearance.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Na Wang, Xiaotong Cui, Yumin Duan, Shu Yang, Peng Wang, Ahmed S. M. Saleh, Zhigang Xiao
Summary: Climate change, soil fertility decline, water scarcity, and desertification pose a significant threat to crop production and food security globally. In order to meet the demands of a growing population, scientists are exploring innovative strategies to reduce food loss and enhance food security. Utilization of food processing by-products, such as rice bran, as food or food ingredients is one proposed strategy. Rice bran is rich in nutrients and bioactive compounds, particularly rice bran protein (RBP), which has been found to possess good nutritional and biological values. Research has been conducted to investigate the suitability of RBP in preparing nutritional and healthy foods, as well as to identify hydrolysates and peptides with various biological activities derived from RBP. This article aims to review the research advances in the extraction, potential health benefits, and food applications of RBP and its derived hydrolysates, as well as to discuss the challenges facing its application in the food industry.
FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Arnon Afonso de Souza Cardoso, Fabricio Teixeira de Lima Gomes, Joao Renato Rodrigues Antonio, Luiz Roberto Guimaraes Guilherme, Jiping Liu, Li Li, Maria Ligia de Souza Silva
Summary: The interaction between selenium and sulfur in plants and soils is important to study as it affects selenium nutrition and toxicity, crop composition and production, and the risk of toxicity to humans and animals. This study evaluated the impact of selenium exposure on rice plants grown under different sulfur supplies at different growth stages. The results showed that sulfate supply alleviated selenate toxicity, while soil clay content influenced selenate availability and adsorption capacity.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Keita Watanabe, Shingo Kakeda, Kiyotaka Nemoto, Keiichi Onoda, Shuhei Yamaguchi, Shotai Kobayashi, Yoshinori Yamakawa
Summary: The relationship between brain volume and cognitive function becomes more obscure with age, but is stronger in the young adult/middle age group. Years of education is associated with the maintenance of cognitive function despite brain atrophy.
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Ziwen An, Jing Yang, Fang Xiao, Junli Lv, Xiaoqing Xing, Heqiong Liu, Lei Wang, Yi Liu, Zhanchi Zhang, Huicai Guo
Summary: This study found that PFOS exposure induced depressive-like behaviors in male mice, which were accompanied by neuron damages and alterations in neurotransmitter levels. Proteomic analysis revealed activation of the glutamatergic synapse signaling pathway and downregulation of downstream signaling molecules, which may inhibit synaptic plasticity in the hippocampus. These findings shed light on the mechanisms underlying PFOS-induced depressive-like behaviors.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hao Jiang, Yadong Li, Qian Jin, Desong Yang, Cailan Wu, Jianghu Cui
Summary: Research on the potential effects of Ti3AlC2 nanosheets on rice plants showed inhibitory effects on growth, increased production of reactive oxygen species, decreased stomatal aperture, and increased trichome numbers. The main toxicity was attributed to the release of titanium ions.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bahareh Jamshidi Jam, Farid Shekari, Babak Andalibi, Reza Fotovat, Vahab Jafarian, Javad Najafi, Daniela Uberti, Andrea Mastinu
Summary: The results of this study indicate that spraying silicon can improve safflower's resistance to salt stress and increase biomass production. Silicon application increased plant growth parameters, relative water content, and salt tolerance, while reducing sodium uptake. Treatment with 2.5mM Si showed the most significant effect on safflower growth.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Andrea Mastinu, Margrate Anyanwu, Marinella Carone, Giulia Abate, Sara Anna Bonini, Gregorio Peron, Emanuela Tirelli, Mariachiara Pucci, Giovanni Ribaudo, Erika Oselladore, Marika Premoli, Alessandra Gianoncelli, Daniela Letizia Uberti, Maurizio Memo
Summary: The identification of effective treatments for psychiatric disorders is a crucial concern in modern societies. Due to difficulties in finding new drugs, pharmacologists have turned to re-evaluating past molecules, including psychedelics. Psychotherapists have shown increasing interest in using psilocybin or lysergic acid diethylamide for treating disorders such as OCD, depression, and PTSD, although results are still inconclusive. This review aims to summarize the ethnobotanical uses of well-known psychedelic plants and the pharmacological mechanisms of their main active ingredients, as well as provide an up-to-date overview of structural and computational studies on the affinity and binding modes of ibogaine, mescaline, N,N-dimethyltryptamine, psilocin, and lysergic acid diethylamide to relevant receptors.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Farkhondeh Abrahimi, Mansour Taghvaei, Andrea Mastinu
Summary: Low emergence and vigor of canola seeds can be solved by using seed coating with nano-organic materials. This study found that using canola residues and vermicompost as coatings resulted in higher moisture content and improved emergence and seedling traits. Additionally, using nano-organic coatings increased enzyme activities and reduced electrolyte leakage. Based on the results, it is recommended to use canola residues and nano titanium oxide for canola seed coating to reduce germination and emergence stresses.
Article
Biology
Hossein Rabbi Angourani, Armin Zarei, Maryam Manafi Moghadam, Ali Ramazani, Andrea Mastinu
Summary: Phytochemicals from three different Achillea genera were analyzed for their interactions with the SARS-CoV-2 main protease. Their antiviral potential against both SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV-1 main proteases was investigated. The study identified specific compounds that bind to the active site of the coronaviruses, blocking their progression. The findings suggest a potential for further preclinical studies on natural inhibitors of the main SARS-CoV-2 protease.
Article
Plant Sciences
Esmaeil Zangani, Aida Ansari, Farid Shekari, Babak Andalibi, Kamran Afsahi, Andrea Mastinu
Summary: This study investigated the effects of nitric oxide on the response of Silybum marianum seedlings to salt stress. The results showed that the exogenous application of nitric oxide could alleviate the deleterious effects of salt stress on plant growth and leaf gas exchange.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Niloofar Fathi, Seyed Abdolreza Kazemeini, Mozhgan Alinia, Andrea Mastinu
Summary: Melatonin plays a key role in improving plant's tolerance to biotic and abiotic stress, especially detoxification of herbicides. This research study aimed to investigate the positive impacts of melatonin on the growth and oxidative stress tolerance in sweet corn. The results showed that melatonin priming positively influenced sweet corn plants exposed to herbicide and enhanced their antioxidant enzyme activity, reducing herbicide injury.
PHYSIOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Sajjad Nasiri, Babak Andalibi, Afshin Tavakoli, Mohammad Amir Delavar, Ali El-Keblawy, Lukas Van Zwieten, Andrea Mastinu
Summary: Biochar improves soil properties and enhances plant growth and yield by improving soil fertility through its effects on soil physical, biochemical, and microbial characteristics.
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Soil Science
Mansour Taghvaei, Mojtaba Dolat Kordestani, Mohammad Saleh, Andrea Mastinu
Summary: Early growth water stress reduces the extract and fresh oil of Silybum marianum L. shoots. Organic seed cover, hydrogel, and bacterial inoculation can mitigate the effects of water deficit and increase plant growth and oil production.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
P. Qamari, F. Shekari, K. Afsahi, A. Tavakoli, R. Samimifard, K. Shekari, A. Mastinu
Summary: Zinc sulphate application can increase wheat yield and quality, reduce damage caused by drought and heat stress. There are differences in the response of different cultivars to zinc fertilizer, indicating genetic diversity among cultivars. Newer cultivars have higher yields in zinc fertilized conditions compared to older cultivars.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Mojtaba Dolatkordestani, Mansour Taghvaei, Andrea Mastinu
Summary: The application of superabsorbents and seed coatings can enhance the growth and physiological responses of Calotropisprocera L. (milkweed) under water deficit conditions. Superabsorbent polymers in growth media improve growth indices and chlorophyll content, while reducing the activity of antioxidant enzymes and proline. Seed coatings improve growth indices, antioxidant enzyme activity, and chlorophyll content. Vermicompost-coated seeds show the most adaptive responses to water stress.
Article
Plant Sciences
Maryam Vazayefi, Farid Shekari, Esmaeil Zangani, Aria Dolatabadian, Tibor Janda, Andrea Mastinu
Summary: This study investigated the response of canola to salinity and the potential role of CCC as a seed primer in improving salt tolerance. The results showed that CCC application improved physiological characteristics and yield.
Article
Biology
Fahime Afrangan, Seyed Abdolreza Kazemeini, Mozhgan Alinia, Andrea Mastinu
Summary: Salinity stress negatively affects plant growth and production in arid and semi-arid regions, but this stress can be mitigated by applying biofertilizers. A pot experiment was conducted on rapeseed under salinity stress, and the results showed that PGPR and AMF application significantly improved the salinity tolerance of rapeseed and enhanced antioxidant enzymatic activity and plant nutrition status. Additionally, co-inoculation of PGPR and AMF greatly increased chlorophyll content, photosynthesis rate, and percentage of rapeseed oil.
Review
Plant Sciences
J. Komal, H. R. Desai, Ipsita Samal, Andrea Mastinu, R. D. Patel, P. V. Dinesh Kumar, Prasanta Kumar Majhi, Deepak Kumar Mahanta, Tanmaya Kumar Bhoi
Summary: The utilization of CRISPR-Cas technology for developing insect-resistant plants can reduce production expenses and enhance profitability in agriculture. This gene editing technique has the potential to modify insect DNA, allowing for targeted pest management and disease prevention. The advancements in CRISPR technology show potential for developing sustainable strategies for pest management.
