Article
Plant Sciences
Juan Hua, Jiayi Liu, Wei Zhou, Caihong Ma, Shihong Luo
Summary: The peach aphid Tuberocephalus momonis causes significant damage to peach leaves and forms galls, leading to earlier abscission of gall-bearing leaves compared to healthy leaves on the same tree. Gall development is likely regulated by phytohormones, in particular 6-benzylaminopurine (BAP) synthesized by the gall-forming aphids. At the same time, plants defend themselves from galls by increasing concentrations of abscisic acid (ABA) and jasmonic acid (JA). The gall development is also promoted by the increased concentration of 1-amino-cyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (ACC), which is positively correlated with fruit development.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Aishwarya Korgaonkar, Clair Han, Andrew L. Lemire, Igor Siwanowicz, Djawed Bennouna, Rachel E. Kopec, Peter Andolfatto, Shuji Shigenobu, David L. Stern
Summary: In a complex form of inter-species exploitation, insects induce gall formation on plants, altering plant cell biology dramatically to provide themselves with nutrition and shelter. Specific insect molecules involved in this process have yet to be fully identified, but research on aphids has revealed the potential role of DGC and BICYCLE proteins in controlling gall development through differential gene expression. These genes have likely evolved through diversifying selection in a molecular arms race between aphids and their host plants.
Review
Plant Sciences
Lekha T. Pazhamala, Jitender Giri
Summary: We provide a comprehensive view of plant-biotic-phosphate interactions highlighting the modulation of plant immunity by phosphate levels, and outline key players, their crosstalk, and the underlying molecular mechanisms. Phosphorus (P) deficiency stress in combination with biotic stress(es) severely impacts crop yield. This nutrient-dependent response is highly regulated by the phosphate starvation response (PSR) mediated by the master regulator, PHR1, and its homolog, PHL. It is interesting to note that Pi status (deficiency/sufficiency) has a varying response (positive/negative) to different biotic encounters (beneficial microbes/opportunistic pathogens/insect herbivory) through a coupled PSR-PHR1 immune system. This also involves crosstalk among multiple players including transcription factors, defense hormones, miRNAs, and Pi transporters, among others influencing the plant-biotic-phosphate interactions. We propose strategies to utilize this information to improve crop resilience to Pi deficiency in combination with biotic stresses.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tomoko Hirano, Ayaka Okamoto, Yoshihisa Oda, Tomoaki Sakamoto, Seiji Takeda, Takakazu Matsuura, Yoko Ikeda, Takumi Higaki, Seisuke Kimura, Masa H. Sato
Summary: Insect galls are abnormal plant organs formed by gall-inducing insects to provide shelter and nutrients for themselves, but the molecular mechanism of gall formation and the screening system for gall-inducing effectors are still unknown. In this study, an extract from the gall-inducing aphid Schlechtendalia chinensis was found to induce an abnormal structure in the root-tip region of Arabidopsis seedlings, similar to typical insect galls. Furthermore, gene expression profiles between the aphid-treated seedlings and Rhus javanica galls formed by S. chinensis showed similarities. A model system called Arabidopsis-based Gall-Forming Assay (Ab-GALFA) is proposed to analyze the molecular mechanisms of gall formation and isolate insect effector molecules of gall-induction.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Pratap Adinath Divekar, Srinivasa Narayana, Bhupendra Adinath Divekar, Rajeev Kumar, Basana Gowda Gadratagi, Aishwarya Ray, Achuit Kumar Singh, Vijaya Rani, Vikas Singh, Akhilesh Kumar Singh, Amit Kumar, Rudra Pratap Singh, Radhe Shyam Meena, Tusar Kanti Behera
Summary: Plants have evolved adaptive strategies to defend against herbivores by synthesizing plant secondary metabolites (PSMs). PSMs play important roles in detecting and responding to herbivore attacks, and have limited adaptability to insects. They cause direct toxicity to pests and indirectly protect plants by attracting herbivore natural enemies. Understanding the molecular regulation of PSM biosynthesis can contribute to improving plant tolerance to herbivores.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Daniel A. Bastias, Raffaella Balestrini, Stephan Pollmann, Pedro E. Gundel
Summary: This review discusses how environmental stresses can affect plant-microbe interactions, suggesting that beneficial microbes may have mechanisms to maintain mutualistic associations with plants in stress situations, such as producing effector proteins and increasing antioxidant levels to counteract the detrimental effects of plant stress responses.
PLANT CELL AND ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Asuka Koyama, Tatsuya Ide
Summary: We surveyed woody plants and recorded the galls induced by oak gall wasps in different grassland sites in Japan. We found oak species in four out of seven sites and recorded 15 types of cynipid galls. This study suggests that semi-natural grasslands may serve as potential habitats for oak gall wasps and their host trees.
JOURNAL OF INSECT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Dongdong Ding, Muhammad Arif, Minghui Liu, Jiajia Li, Xin Hu, Qianwen Geng, Fan Yin, Changxiao Li
Summary: This study investigates the stoichiometric characteristics of carbon (C), nitrogen (N), and phosphorus (P) in the dominant deciduous conifer species during afforestation in the riparian zone of Three Gorges Reservoir. The results show that the N to P ratio may affect tree growth and there are differences in stoichiometric characteristics among different organs of Taxodium ascendens and Taxodium distichum.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Wei Wang, Wenfeng Guo, Jun Tang, Xiaoqiong Li
Summary: The study found that phytohormones, especially CKs, act as key regulators of L. invasa galls, and that the larvae of L. invasa may themselves be a source of CKs.
AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST ENTOMOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Microbiology
A. M. Pirttila, V. Brusila, J. J. Koskimaki, P. R. Wali, A. L. Ruotsalainen, M. Mutanen, A. M. Markkola
Summary: Prokaryotic and eukaryotic microbial symbiotic communities exist across different kingdoms, extending the host genome and aiding adaptation to changing environments. Plants and insects carry a variety of microbes on their surfaces, internally, and even within cells, with the insect gut being a selective environment. Despite their high dependence and frequent interaction, it remains uncertain how much plants and insects exchange and modify each other's microbiomes. This review focuses on herbivores that feed on plants in forest ecosystems, discussing the plant microbiome, overlap with insect microbial communities, and the effects of microbiome exchange on each host's fitness.
Article
Plant Sciences
Mei Luo, Bin Li, Georg Jander, Shaoqun Zhou
Summary: Non-volatile metabolites play a crucial role in plant-insect interactions, serving as both nutrients and defensive compounds. Functional genetics studies have identified receptors targeting plant non-volatile metabolites in insects, while the understanding of plant receptors for insect-derived molecules is limited. Insect feeding induces changes in plant specialized metabolism, but the effects on core metabolism vary among species. Furthermore, non-volatile metabolites can facilitate tripartite communication in plant communities through direct root-to-root communication and interactions with parasitic plants, mycorrhizae, and the rhizosphere microbiome.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Meiling Liang, Lihong Dong, Yi Zhen Deng
Summary: Circadian rhythm and ROS homeostasis are important factors in plant-fungus interactions, and understanding the interconnections between the circadian timekeeping machinery and ROS signaling is crucial for disease control strategies.
ANTIOXIDANTS & REDOX SIGNALING
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Anamika Sharma, Anantanarayanan Raman
Summary: The Psylloidea is a group of plant-feeding insects that mainly inhabit tropical regions and exhibit gall-inducing, free-living, and lerp-forming behaviors. They show host specificity to dicotyledons and are regulated by specific lipids and sterols. However, the nutritional physiology of gall-inducing Psylloidea is less known compared to their free-living counterparts, and further research is needed to understand their association with host plants.
JOURNAL OF PLANT INTERACTIONS
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Shaoqun Zhou, Georg Jander
Summary: Plant-derived volatile organic compounds play key roles in interactions with insect herbivores, acting as toxic or deterrent agents, signal molecules, and priming signals for plant tissues. The functions of VOC blends are strongly influenced by environmental conditions and specific plant-insect interactions. The complexity of plant-insect chemical communication via VOCs is enriched by the sophisticated molecular perception mechanisms of insects, which influence insect behavior in ways that are not fully understood.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Entomology
M. P. Ali, M. S. Rahman, Farzana Nowrin, S. S. Haque, Xinghu Qin, M. A. Haque, M. M. Uddin, Douglas A. Landis, M. T. H. Howlader
Summary: The study found that increased salinity suppressed the growth of rice cultivars and reduced the population size of brown planthoppers due to decreased plant quality. Meanwhile, the highest population density of green mirid bugs occurred under control conditions and decreased significantly with increasing salinity. Overall, higher salinity negatively affected plant-herbivore-natural enemy systems and plant-pest-predator interactions, suggesting a decline in predatory insects' effectiveness in pest suppression in saline-affected rice production areas.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Mohan Li, Yiming Liu, Qilong Li, Mei Yang, Yuzhen Pi, Ning Yang, Yan Zheng, Xiqing Yue
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Mohan Li, Qilong Li, Shimo Kang, Xueyan Cao, Yan Zheng, Junrui Wu, Rina Wu, Junhua Shao, Mei Yang, Xiqing Yue
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2020)
Article
Oncology
Qilong Li, Mohan Li, Kexin Zheng, Shuang Tang, Shiliang Ma
Summary: This study investigated the spatiotemporal expression of alpha-SMA-positive CAFs in TNBC tumors, correlation between tumor volume and fibrosis, molecular characteristics of different fibrosis levels, and drug sensitivity based on alpha-SMA expression. Results showed upregulation of myogenesis, TGF-beta, and Notch pathways in TNBC patients, with differential drug sensitivity. In vivo experiments revealed stronger inhibitory effect of embelin on tumors with high alpha-SMA expression, suggesting its potential in cancer treatment.
TRANSLATIONAL ONCOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Mohan Li, Qilong Li, Wanying Song, Yiming Liu, Xiumin Zhang, Yan Zheng, Xiqing Yue
Summary: A study identified 63 different lipids in bovine colostrum and bovine milk using mass spectrometry, and selected 4 potential lipid biomarkers. Further analysis demonstrated the high reliability and stability of these markers, with a good classification performance indicated in ROC curve analysis.
INTERNATIONAL DAIRY JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Mohan Li, Kexin Zheng, Wanying Song, Haikun Yu, Xiumin Zhang, Xiqing Yue, Qilong Li
Summary: This study used quantitative proteomics to analyze milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) proteins in donkey colostrum (DC) and bovine colostrum (BC). A total of 179 (DC) and 195 (BC) MFGM proteins were identified, with 71 shared, 108 DC-specific, and 124 BC-specific proteins. Gene ontology analysis showed enrichment in cellular components and metabolic pathways, with 51 differentially expressed MFGM proteins identified.
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Mohan Li, Haikun Yu, Jiali Chen, Rayhnigul Abdlla, Aicheng Liu, Wanying Song, Juan Zhang, Xiumin Zhang, Xiqing Yue, Qilong Li
Summary: This study characterized and compared whey proteins from donkey and bovine milk, identifying a large number of common and differentially expressed proteins. The analysis revealed molecular functions and metabolic pathways, shedding light on the differences between the two milk sources.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Mohan Li, Kexin Zheng, Shiliang Ma, Pengpeng Hu, Bo Yuan, Xiqing Yue, Qilong Li
Summary: The study found that the combination of PAWP and NAC treatment effectively reduces tumor growth, alleviates weight loss, and increases immune cell levels and T cell infiltration. Additionally, the combination treatment also leads to decreased expression of specific cytokines and proteins.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
(2021)
Article
Biology
Yiwei Zhang, Qilong Li, Ning Jiang, Ziwei Su, Quan Yuan, Lei Lv, Xiaoyu Sang, Ran Chen, Ying Feng, Qijun Chen
Summary: This study reveals that dihydroartemisinin (DHA) regulates immune cell subsets and homeostasis in the spleen through the induction of superoxide dismutase 3 (SOD3) expression and activation of the JNK-AP-1 pathway, offering potential treatment for autoimmune diseases.
SCIENCE CHINA-LIFE SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mohan Li, Qilong Li, Huaishuo Dong, Shanshan Zhao, Jianting Ning, Xue Bai, Xiqing Yue, Aijun Xie
Summary: PAWPs from pilose antler have been found to inhibit TNBC and enhance immune function. Combined with neoadjuvant chemotherapy, they have the potential to improve treatment outcomes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Article
Biology
Qilong Li, Ning Jiang, Yiwei Zhang, Yize Liu, Ziwei Su, Quan Yuan, Xiaoyu Sang, Ran Chen, Ying Feng, Qijun Chen
Summary: Dihydroartemisinin (DHA) possesses immunomodulatory properties by promoting T-reg proliferation and suppressing B cell expansion. This is achieved through the upregulation of c-Fos expression, which enhances its interaction with target genes in both T-reg and circulating plasma cells, leading to different cell fates. DHA's immunoregulatory mechanism has been elucidated and its potential for the treatment of autoimmune diseases is further justified.
COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Mohan Li, Qilong Li, Haikun Yu, Xiumin Zhang, Dehao Li, Wanying Song, Yan Zheng, Xiqing Yue
Summary: This study analyzed and compared the differentially expressed whey proteins (DEWPs) in donkey and bovine colostrum using proteomics. The results showed that these DEWPs were associated with cellular components, biological processes, and molecular functions, and were involved in various metabolic pathways. The findings provide valuable insights into the differences between donkey and bovine colostrum, as well as the important components for infant formula.
FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN WELLNESS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Qilong Li, Quan Yuan, Ning Jiang, Yiwei Zhang, Ziwei Su, Lei Lv, Xiaoyu Sang, Ran Chen, Ying Feng, Qijun Chen
Summary: DHA selectively induces expansion of subsets of splenic T cells through phosphorylated CDKs and MAPK, enhancing cellular immune responses.
SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION AND TARGETED THERAPY
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Wei Zhou, Mingyue Jia, Guangchen Zhang, Jian Sun, Qilong Li, Xianling Wang, Juan Hua, Shihong Luo
Summary: This study reveals that the DNA damage following UV irradiation is similar in green and red gall tissues, and the accumulation of anthocyanins in red gall tissues may be induced by UV radiation, providing a defensive function for the peach aphid.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kexin Zheng, Qilong Li, Dongdon Lin, Xiaoyan Zong, Xue Luo, Mei Yang, Xiqing Yue, Shiliang Ma