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Plant Sciences
Denise S. Arico, Paula Beati, Diego L. Wengier, Maria Agustina Mazzella
Summary: Proteins are the workforce of the cell, and their phosphorylation status plays a crucial role in tailoring specific responses efficiently. However, the distribution of GO terms in phosphoproteomes does not match that of the genome, affecting the identification of specifically enriched GO terms. To overcome this limitation, comparing the sample of interest with UnRS can help uncover GO terms specifically enriched in a particular phosphoproteome experiment.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ivana Nikolic, Jelena Samardzic, Strahinja Stevanovic, Jovanka Miljus-Dukic, Mira Milisavljevic, Gordana Timotijevic
Summary: Global climate change has negative effects on plant growth and agriculture. Understanding the molecular mechanisms and developing plants tolerant to abiotic stress are crucial. This study uses CRISPR/Cas9 technology to investigate the role of DSS1 protein in plant response to oxidative stress. Two highly homologous DSS1 genes in Arabidopsis, AtDSS1(I) and AtDSS1(V), were mutated and analyzed for their sensitivity to oxidative stress. Results showed differences in root and stem lengths, as well as survival rates and protein oxidation levels in mutant plants compared to wild-type plants. The study suggests that DSS1(V) protein may play an important role in plant abiotic stress response.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Jun Li, Qiushui Zhang, Hui Chen, Dongmei Xu, Zunwei Chen, Yuezhong Wen
Summary: This study revealed the role of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) in the oxidative stress response induced by herbicide dichlorprop, showing that free Fe2+ released from HO-1 played a key role in the abnormal iron aggregation and oxidative stress caused by the herbicide.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Gabriella Sferra, Daniele Fantozzi, Gabriella Stefania Scippa, Dalila Trupiano
Summary: Cadmium (Cd) is a major health concern worldwide due to its negative effects on soils, rendering them unsuitable for food and feed production. Phytoremediation has the potential to remediate Cd-polluted soils, but further understanding of the underlying processes is needed. This study comprehensively analyzed the response of A. thaliana and A. halleri to Cd stress, identifying co-expressed gene modules specifically associated with Cd presence. The results revealed that the Cd-associated genes in A. halleri are finely regulated and linked to a general response to chemical and other stimuli, while in A. thaliana, the upregulated genes are related to a general response to stimuli, and the downregulated genes are associated with root growth and development. Key genes associated with Cd were identified and may serve as targets for future research.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Laura Perez-Martin, Silvia Busoms, Roser Tolra, Charlotte Poschenrieder
Summary: High bicarbonate concentrations in calcareous soils with high pH can impact crop performance, with iron deficiency being a key concern. In this study, comparative transcriptomic analysis of Arabidopsis thaliana demes revealed that carbonate-tolerant plants exhibit better growth and nutrient homeostasis under alkaline conditions, with different gene expression patterns in response to bicarbonate stress compared to sensitive plants. This suggests that carbonate-tolerant plants have a more efficient response to bicarbonate stress, with a focus on stress perception, signal transduction, sulfur acquisition, and cell cycle regulation before iron homeostasis mechanisms are induced.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Murtaza Khan, Tiba Nazar Ibrahim Al Azawi, Anjali Pande, Bong-Gyu Mun, Da-Sol Lee, Adil Hussain, Byung-Hyun Lee, Byung-Wook Yun
Summary: The NO-induced ATILL6 gene plays a differential role in plant growth and positively regulates plant basal defense, R-gene-mediated resistance, and systemic acquired resistance (SAR).
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Cell Biology
Anna Rusaczonek, Weronika Czarnocka, Patrick Willems, Marzena Sujkowska-Rybkowska, Frank Van Breusegem, Stanislaw Karpinski
Summary: Phototropins PHOT1 and PHOT2 play significant roles in regulating photosynthesis, oxidative stress responses, and cell death processes, contributing to the optimization of water-use efficiency and maintenance of optimal intensity of photochemical reactions.
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Immunology
Raushan Kumar Chaudhary, L. Ananthesh, Prakash Patil, Uday Venkat Mateti, Sanjit Sah, Aroop Mohanty, Rama S. Rath, Bijaya Kumar Padhi, Sumira Malik, Kadhim Hussein Jassim, Moustafa A. Al-Shammari, Yasir Waheed, Prakasini Satapathy, Joshuan J. Barboza, Alfonso J. Rodriguez-Morales, Ranjit Sah
Summary: This study identified key genes and pathways associated with H5N1 infection in humans through protein-protein interaction and functional enrichment analysis. These hub genes and pathways play important roles in the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of H5N1 infection.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Manuel Frank, Anne Cortleven, Ales Pencik, Ondrej Novak, Thomas Schmuelling
Summary: Fluctuating environmental conditions trigger adaptive responses in plants, which are regulated by phytohormones. This study found that auxin acts as an antagonist to cytokinin in the response to photoperiod stress, and identified several genes that play important roles in this response.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Muhammed Hamit Ekinci, Doga Selin Kayihan, Ceyhun Kayihan, Yelda Ozden Ciftci
Summary: The alteration of expression levels of cold- and oxidative stress-induced genes related-miRNAs is crucial for the successful development of cryopreservation protocols.
PLANT CELL TISSUE AND ORGAN CULTURE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Daniel Matsusaka, Javier F. Botto, Diego H. Sanchez
Summary: This study reveals the central regulatory role of specific noncoding tandem repeats in the intersection between epigenetic silencing and gene expression, and their importance in plant stress responses.
PHYSIOLOGIA PLANTARUM
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Jianyu Ma, Xuanming Dong, Lijie Yu, Yuhong Zhang
Summary: Cd stress can cause severe damage to the chloroplast structure and plant function. This study found that the SlSGR2 gene is involved in Cd-induced plant senescence and is a negative regulator of plant chlorophyll degradation. Overexpression of SlSGR2 improves the growth and antioxidant capacity of Arabidopsis under Cd stress.
Article
Plant Sciences
Monica De Caroli, Elisa Manno, Gabriella Piro, Marcello S. Lenucci
Summary: The study compares the secretion patterns of three members of the Arabidopsis thaliana XTH family and reveals that XTH11 and XTH33 use a conventional protein secretion pathway to reach the cell wall and plasma membrane, while XTH29 follows an unconventional protein secretion pathway towards the apoplast. The presence of a 45-amino acid extraterminal region is crucial for the correct cell wall targeting of XTH29. Furthermore, XTH29 is significantly upregulated under drought and heat stress compared to XTH11 and XTH33, indicating different involvement of these XTHs in cell wall remodeling under abiotic stress.
Article
Plant Sciences
Yan Ao, Qi Wu, Chi Zhang, Jiqing Zheng, Guisheng Zhou, Shiqin Yang, Liang Zhang, Miaoyan Yang
Summary: This study demonstrates the importance of transcription factor NF-YC1 in the salt tolerance response in Arabidopsis, and identifies several genes associated with salt tolerance.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Emanuele Vaccarella, Diego Piacentini, Giuseppina Falasca, Silvia Canepari, Lorenzo Massimi
Summary: This study proposes an innovative method to study the oxidative stress induced by particulate matter (PM) on Arabidopsis thaliana. By exposing A. thaliana seedlings to urban dust and PM2.5 samples, both the soluble and insoluble fractions of PM2.5 were analyzed for elemental content. The method efficiently assessed the oxidative stress on A. thaliana through light microscopy and UV-Vis spectrophotometry. The results showed an increase in superoxide anion content in all exposed seedlings, affected by the concentration, chemical composition, and sources of the PM.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mingkang Jin, Huan Wang, Zhe Li, Linya Fu, Linglong Chu, Jian Wu, Shaoting Du, Huijun Liu
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ming-Kang Jin, Qi Zhang, Wen-Lu Zhao, Zhi-Heng Li, Hai-Feng Qian, Xiao-Ru Yang, Yong-Guan Zhu, Hui-Jun Liu
Summary: The study found that fluoroquinolone antibiotics have toxic effects on soil animals, including activating defense responses, altering gut microbiota, and increasing the risk of antibiotic resistance genes.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ming-Kang Jin, Yu-Tian Yang, Cai-Xia Zhao, Xin-Rong Huang, Han-Mei Chen, Wen-Lu Zhao, Xiao-Ru Yang, Yong-Guan Zhu, Hui-Jun Liu
Summary: The toxicity of quinolone antibiotics on Arabidopsis thaliana was investigated, and their effects on photosynthetic efficiency, cellular damage, and phyllospheric microbial communities were observed. The study found that quinolone antibiotics inhibited photosynthetic efficiency, caused cellular damage, and reduced the diversity of phyllospheric microbial communities.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ming-Kang Jin, Qi Zhang, Yu-Tian Yang, Cai-Xia Zhao, Jian Li, Hongjie Li, Haifeng Qian, Dong Zhu, Yong-Guan Zhu
Summary: Worldwide, the use of pyrethroids, such as cypermethrin, is widespread as insecticides, but their impact on the soil microbiome and non-target soil fauna is not well understood. In this study, we investigated the effects of cypermethrin on the bacterial communities and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in the soil and gut of Enchytraeus crypticus using genetic sequencing and qPCR. The results showed that cypermethrin exposure led to an increase in potential pathogens in the soil and gut microbiome of E. crypticus, disrupting the microbiome structure and immune system. The co-occurrence of potential pathogens, ARGs, and mobile genetic elements revealed an increased risk of pathogenicity and antibiotic resistance. Structural equation modeling demonstrated that ARG dissemination was promoted by both mobile genetic elements and the ratio of core to non-core bacterial abundance. Overall, this study provides important insights into the environmental risk of cypermethrin on the dissemination of ARGs in the soil and non-target soil fauna.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Attila Csaba Kondor, Anna Viktoria Vancsik, Laszlo Bauer, Lili Szabo, Zoltan Szalai, Gergely Jakab, Gabor Maasz, Marta Pedrosa, Maria Jose Sampaio, Ana Rita Lado Ribeiro
Summary: This review provides a critical overview of research on the removal efficiency of priority substances and compounds of emerging concern through bank filtration, discussing influencing factors and future challenges. The findings show that the efficiency of bank filtration is influenced by multiple factors and varies for different substances.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinyan Wang, Shuai Zhang, Huihui Yan, Zhao Ma, Yunshan Zhang, Haining Luo, Xueli Yang
Summary: This study investigated the association between ambient PM2.5, O3 pollution, and ovarian reserve in reproductive-aged Chinese women. The results showed that increased exposure to PM2.5 and O3 was associated with decreased AMH levels, indicating reduced ovarian reserve. Notably, the effects of O3 exposure on ovarian reserve were different from those of PM2.5 exposure.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tingting Ma, Yanjuan Ding, Fengjiao Xu, Chen Zhang, Min Zhou, Ya Tang, Yanrong Chen, Yating Wen, Rufei Chen, Bin Tang, Shigui Wang
Summary: The dragonfly species Orthetrum albistylum can accumulate heavy metals, and its heat shock protein genes have the potential to serve as biomarkers for monitoring environmental pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Naoto Ishiwaka, Koya Hashimoto, Masayoshi K. Hiraiwa, Francisco Sanchez-Bayo, Taku Kadoya, Daisuke Hayasaka
Summary: Systemic insecticides and rising temperatures have combined effects on the abundance of Odonata nymphs in paddy fields. The standalone effect of insecticide exposure decreased the Odonata community, while nymphs decreased synergistically with temperature rise in paddy water. However, the impacts of each stressor alone varied among species.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marco Vecchiato, Carlo Barbante, Elena Barbaro, Francois Burgay, Warren R. L. Cairns, Alice Callegaro, David Cappelletti, Federico Dallo, Marianna D'Amico, Matteo Feltracco, Jean-Charles Gallet, Andrea Gambaro, Catherine Larose, Niccolo Maffezzoli, Mauro Mazzola, Ivan Sartorato, Federico Scoto, Clara Turetta, Massimiliano Varde, Zhiyong Xie, Andrea Spolaor
Summary: The Arctic region is facing contamination from long-range pollution and local human activities. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) are used as environmental indicators for emission, transport, and deposition processes. Research conducted in the Arctic surface snow in Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard from October 2018 to May 2019 shows that long-range inputs of PAHs mainly occur in winter, while the most abundant analyte retene exhibits opposite seasonal trends.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Maoshui Zhuo, Zhijie Chen, Xiaoqing Liu, Wei Wei, Yansong Shen, Bing-Jie Ni
Summary: This paper discusses the application of three catalytic processes (photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and biocatalysis) in the management of microplastic pollution, and introduces the efficiency and catalytic mechanisms of different catalysts. It also proposes the development prospects for sustainable management of microplastic pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shiyu Chen, Zhenzhen Shi, Qiang Zhang
Summary: In this study, a human physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model of diethyl phthalate (DEP) was developed to assess its toxicity. The model considers the distribution and metabolism of DEP and its active metabolite monoethyl phthalate (MEP) in different tissue compartments. Sensitivity analysis and Bayesian Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) simulations were performed to evaluate the uncertainty and variability of the model parameters. The results suggest that dermal absorption is an important route of exposure to DEP in the environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bangguo Wang, Lijing Wang, Wenxi Cen, Tao Lyu, Peter Jarvis, Yang Zhang, Yuanxun Zhang, Yinghui Han, Lei Wang, Gang Pan, Kaili Zhang, Wei Fan
Summary: This study investigates the feasibility and mechanisms of a chemical-free nanobubble-based AOP for treating organic micropollutants in water. The results show that the oxygen nanobubble AOP has a significantly higher removal efficiency compared to air and nitrogen nanobubbles. The treatment performance is not affected by pH and the presence of ions. Higher initial concentrations of the micropollutant lead to slower treatment processes, but similar removal performance is achieved in the end. The presence of organic matter reduces the removal rate of the micropollutant. The results have practical feasibility for water and wastewater treatment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yingmei Huang, Jicai Yi, Yao Huang, Songxiong Zhong, Bin Zhao, Jing Zhou, Yuxuan Wang, Yiwen Zhu, Yanhong Du, Fangbai Li
Summary: This study investigates the impact of biochar on methylmercury (MeHg) accumulation in rice. The results show that biochar reduces MeHg levels in paddy soils by decreasing bioavailable Hg and microbial Hg methylation. Additionally, biochar decreases the uptake and translocation of MeHg in rice plants, resulting in a reduction of MeHg accumulation in rice grains.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nengde Zeng, Fei Huang, Jiani Du, Chenghao Huang, Qian Yang, Xinhua Zhan, Baoshan Xing
Summary: This study investigates the protein targets and protein-ligand interactions related to PAH contamination in crop xylem sap using computational tools. The results show that phenanthrene has a more pronounced effect on the xylem sap proteins of maize and wheat, with maize DEPs associated with lipid biosynthesis and wheat DEPs exhibiting an increase in ABC transporters. This study provides insights into the regulation and movement of PAHs within plant xylem.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinwei Chen, Hao Ma, Run Wang, Man Wang, Binbin Zhu, Yanqing Cong, Xiayue Zhu, Guoqin Wang, Yi Zhang
Summary: Co3O4/TiO2-NRs electrodes with excellent photoresponse were prepared via plasma-assisted modification of Co3O4 on TiO2. The combination of Co3O4 and TiO2 improved the light utilization efficiency and showed potential for degradation of pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenjing Ji, Liying Song, Jing Wang, Hongqing Song
Summary: This study conducted a life-cycle assessment to examine the correlation between natural gas consumption and carbon emissions in different end uses in China. The results showed that both natural gas consumption and life-cycle carbon emissions have been increasing since 2017. Significant variations in NG life-cycle carbon emissions were found across different provinces and sectors, highlighting the need for targeted efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Youyi Chen, Boxuan Zhang, Pojun Zhang, Guogui Shi, Hao Liang, Wu Cai, Jingyu Gao, Sumin Zhuang, Kaiyin Luo, Jiaqi Zhu, Chaoxiang Chen, Kunyu Ma, Jinrong Chen, Chun Hu, Xueci Xing
Summary: The synergistic effects of trace sulfadiazine and cast-iron corrosion scales on the formation of disinfection by-products in drinking water distribution systems were investigated. The presence of magnetite resulted in increased concentrations of DBPs due to the higher microbial activity and enhanced microbial extracellular electron transport pathway. The study highlights the importance of considering trace antibiotics pollution and corrosion scales in water sources for DBP control.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Bishwa Raj Pokharel, Vijay Sheri, Manoj Kumar, Zhiyong Zhang, Baohong Zhang
Summary: This review summarizes the interactions, uptake, and transport of aluminum nanoparticles (Al-NPs) in plants, highlighting their negative effects on plant growth and development, as well as their potential to alter plant defense systems and gene expression.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yonglu Wang, Fengsong Zhang, Xiaoyong Liao, Xiao Yang, Guixiang Zhang, Liyun Zhang, Chaojun Wei, Pengge Shi, Jiongxin Wen, Xiaorong Ju, Can Xu, Yang Liu, Ying Lan
Summary: This study aims to explore the effects of thiencarbazone-methyl center dot isoxaflutole on soil microflora and the potential mitigation mechanisms to bacterial communities. It was found that increasing the application of thiencarbazone-methyl center dot isoxaflutole resulted in increased stress on soil bacterial community structure and diversity. Increasing soil pH was recognized as a key factor in improving the diversity and structure of soil microflora. Supplemental use of nitrapyrin or modified attapulgite can increase soil pH and improve bacterial diversity.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)