Article
Veterinary Sciences
Katarzyna Zarczynska, Przemyslaw Sobiech, Dawid Tobolski, John F. Mee, Josef Illek
Summary: This study showed that supplementation with selenitetriglycerides can significantly improve blood selenium status in calves without adverse effects on hematological or biochemical parameters. These findings are important for future studies on selenitetriglycerides supplementation in managing clinical selenium deficiency in calves.
IRISH VETERINARY JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Hsien-Juang Huang, Yueh-Sheng Lee, Bor-Chun Weng, Cheng-Yung Lin, Yan-Der Hsuuw, Kuo-Lung Chen
Summary: This study investigated the effects of TSFP on the performance, clinical blood biochemistry, and immunity of sows and piglets. The results showed that the 2% and 3% TSFP groups had better weight gain and feed conversion ratio during gestation. In addition, the 3% TSFP group showed the best weaning litter weight and improved immune function.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Wenli Luo, Xiaofeng Yin, Jianbo Yao, Jinlong Cheng, Jing Zhang, Weina Xu, Yuyun Mu, Jianxiong Xu
Summary: The study found that replacing soybean meal in the maternal diet with fermented soybean meal has positive effects on the growth and development of both sows and piglets, reducing oxidative stress levels in sows and increasing piglet weight.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Christielle Felix Barroso, Liliane Viana Pires, Larissa Bezerra Santos, Gilberto Simeone Henriques, Priscila Pereira Pessoa, Gueyhsa Nobre de Araujo, Camilla Oliveira Duarte de Araujo, Claudia Maria Costa Oliveira, Carla Soraya Costa Maia
Summary: The study found that in chronic renal failure patients undergoing hemodialysis in a region with selenium-rich soils, lower selenium levels were observed, and individuals who had undergone treatment for longer periods had higher oxidative stress levels.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kamil Demircan, Qian Sun, Ylva Bengtsson, Petra Seemann, Johan Vallon-Christersson, Martin Malmberg, Lao H. Saal, Lisa Ryd, Waldemar B. Minich, Ake Borg, Jonas Manjer, Lutz Schomburg
Summary: The presence of SELENOP autoantibodies in breast cancer patients is associated with poor prognosis, particularly in patients with low selenium levels. These autoantibodies may disrupt the transport function of SELENOP, leading to an increased risk of recurrence and mortality.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Qing-Zhang Tuo, Shashank Masaldan, Adam Southon, Celeste Mawal, Scott Ayton, Ashley Bush, Peng Lei, Abdel Ali Belaidi
Summary: The emergence of ferroptosis as a cell death pathway associated with brain disorders highlights the importance of developing therapeutics targeting the brain and protecting neurons. Selenium compounds have shown to be effective in inhibiting ferroptosis, with organic selenium compounds like methylselenocysteine providing protection against neuronal damage in ischemia-reperfusion injury in vivo. This suggests the potential use of ferroptosis inhibitors and specific selenium compounds in preventing neuronal damage in ischemic stroke and other related brain diseases.
Article
Physiology
Wei Zhang, Beiping Tan, Junming Deng, Xiaohui Dong, Qihui Yang, Shuyan Chi, Hongyu Liu, Shuang Zhang, Shiwei Xie, Haitao Zhang
Summary: High levels of dietary soy meals negatively affect the growth and intestinal structure of juvenile pearl gentian grouper, leading to significant increase in enteritis indices. Differential gene expression analysis shows that SBM and FSBM have different metabolic strategies, with immune diseases/systems and signal transduction pathways being significantly affected in both groups. Toll-like receptor signaling pathways play a key role in the development of enteritis induced by FSBM and SBM in pearl gentian grouper.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Zhenxin Wang, Linglian Kong, Lixian Zhu, Xiyi Hu, Pengcheng Su, Zhigang Song
Summary: The study found that adding L-SM had a positive impact on the hatchability of breeder eggs and the selenium content in embryos, and it effectively improved the antioxidant enzyme activity of 1-day-old chicks.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
David J. Hughes, Lutz Schomburg, Mazda Jenab, Carine Biessy, Catherine Meplan, Aurelie Moskal, Qian Sun, Kamil Demircan, Veronika Fedirko, Elisabete Weiderpass, Maryam Mukhtar, Anja Olsen, Anne Tjonneland, Kim Overvad, Matthias Schulze, Therese Haugdahl Nost, Guri Skeie, Karina Standahl Olsen, Fulvio Ricceri, Sara Grioni, Domenico Palli, Giovanna Masala, Rosario Tumino, Fabrizio Pasanisi, Pilar Amiano, Sandra M. Colorado Yohar, Antonio Agudo, Maria-Jose Sanchez, Eva Ardanaz, Malin Sund, Anne Andersson, Aurora Perez-Cornago, Ruth Travis, Alicia K. Heath, Laure Dossus
Summary: The study found no significant association between selenium status and breast cancer risk. However, higher activity of the selenoenzyme GPX3 was associated with a lower risk of premenopausal breast cancer. Several genetic variants were also found to be associated with breast cancer risk.
FREE RADICAL BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Aliakbar Ghaffarizadeh, Ebrahim Sotoudeh, Mansour Torfi Mozanzadeh, Ali Mohammad Sanati, Ahmad Ghasemi
Summary: This study examined the effects of dietary selenium nanoparticles (Se-N) on the performance of whiteleg shrimp juveniles. The results showed that supplementing the diet with Se-N improved the growth performance and feed conversion ratio of the shrimp. Increasing levels of Se-N in the diet also led to higher selenium levels in the shrimp's body. Additionally, Se-N supplementation increased the activities of certain enzymes and reduced oxidative stress in the shrimp.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Mayada M. H. Khalil, Yosra A. Soltan, Galal Abou Khadiga, Ahmed Elmahdy, Sobhy M. A. Sallam, Mohsen A. Zommara, Alaa E. Rabee, Ibrahim M. Khattab
Summary: This study investigated the effects of dietary supplementation of two different forms of selenium on nutrient digestibility, milk yield, blood biochemical parameters, and lamb performance in ewes. The results showed that supplementation of bio-nanostructured selenium (SeNSM) improved the digestibility of neutral detergent fiber, blood glutathione peroxidase activity, milk yield, and milk composition compared to the control group. Ewes fed SeNSM also had lambs with higher body weight gains. In conclusion, SeNSM was more effective than sodium selenite (SS) in improving the productive performance of both ewes and their lambs.
ANIMAL FEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Weng-Keong Lo, Ping-Lin Ong, Yueh-Sheng Lee, Yi-Tai Hsu, Kuo-Lung Chen
Summary: This study screened the proteolytic activity of Bacillus species in meat and bone meal and investigated the effects of fermented meat and bone meal-soybean meal products on the growth performance of broilers. The results showed that Bacillus subtilis M6 efficiently decomposed meat and bone meal-soybean meal and improved the protein properties and nutritional value of the product. Furthermore, supplementation with 5% fermented meat and bone meal-soybean meal products promoted weight gain in broilers.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Frineth de la Luz Limon Aguilera, Sayra N. Serrano Sandoval, Mauricio Graciano-Palacios, Janet A. Gutierrez-Uribe, Anayansi Escalante-Aburto
Summary: Selenium in its organic form plays a crucial role in human metabolism, functioning as an antioxidant and reducing inflammatory biomarkers associated with overweight and obesity. Studies suggest that selenocompounds may have potential therapeutic effects for obesity. Various strategies have been developed worldwide to produce selenium-enriched foods and supplements, aiming to increase accessibility for consumers.
FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Beaula Mutonhodza, Christopher Chagumaira, Mavis P. Dembedza, Edward J. M. Joy, Muneta G. Manzeke-Kangara, Handrea Njovo, Tasiana K. Nyadzayo, R. Murray Lark, Alexander A. Kalimbira, Elizabeth H. Bailey, Martin R. Broadley, Tonderayi M. Matsungo, Prosper Chopera
Summary: This cross-sectional study assessed the prevalence and geospatial patterns of selenium deficiency among children and women in rural Zimbabwe. The results showed high and widespread selenium deficiency among women and children in the three districts, indicating the need for a nationwide survey to explore the extent and spatial distribution of selenium deficiency.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Wattana Wattanakul, Karun Thongprajukaew, Waraporn Hahor, Naraid Suanyuk
Summary: The study found that replacing soybean meal with fermented palm kernel meal as a protein source had positive effects on sex-reversed red tilapia, with the 50% replacement level showing the best results. Solid-state fermentation improved the nutritional values of palm kernel meal, leading to a low-cost diet option for tilapia farming.
Review
Fisheries
Asael Greenfeld, Nir Becker, Jennifer McIlwain, Ravi Fotedar, Janet F. Bornman
REVIEWS IN AQUACULTURE
(2019)
Article
Fisheries
Anthony J. Cole, Smita S. Tulsankar, Benjamin J. Saunders, Ravi Fotedar
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
M. J. Foysal, F. Momtaz, A. Q. M. Robiul Kawser, M. R. Chaklader, M. A. B. Siddik, B. Lamichhane, A. C. Y. Tay, M. M. Rahman, R. Fotedar
JOURNAL OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
M. J. Foysal, R. Fotedar, S. K. Gupta, M. R. Chaklader
LETTERS IN APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Fisheries
Md Javed Foysal, Mahbubul Alam, Farhana Momtaz, Md Reaz Chaklader, Muhammad A. B. Siddik, Anthony Cole, Ravi Fotedar, Md Mahbubur Rahman
AQUACULTURE RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Md Javed Foysal, Ravi Fotedar, Chin-Yen Tay, Sanjay Kumar Gupta
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Binh Van Vo, Muhammad A. B. Siddiki, Md. Reaz Chaklader, Ravi Fotedar, Ashfaqun Nahar, Md. Javed Foysal, Dien Phan Bui, Huy Quang Nguyen
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Md Javed Foysal, Ravi Fotedar, Muhammad A. B. Siddik, Alfred Tay
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Smita Sadanand Tulsankar, Md Javed Foysal, Anthony J. Cole, Marthe Monique Gagnon, Ravi Fotedar
Summary: Supplementation of trace elements in freshwater environment significantly affects plankton density and species diversity, leading to improved health indices and growth performance of cultured marron species. High levels of silica and phosphorus supplementation resulted in increased plankton density and diversity, positively impacting the overall health and growth of the marron.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Smita S. Tulsankar, Anthony J. Cole, Marthe Monique Gagnon, Ravi Fotedar
Summary: The study investigated the post-feeding activities and food preferences of marron, which were found to be weight-dependent. Different weight groups of marron spent varying amounts of time on handling and consuming different food types, with differences in food preferences observed among the groups.
APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Anthony J. Cole, Smita S. Tulsankar, Benjamin J. Saunders, Ravi Fotedar
Summary: Two experiments were conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of an oil-based substrate called The Water Cleanser (TWC). The results showed that TWC can reduce nitrogen and phosphorous concentrations and promote phytoplankton abundance.
AQUACULTURE INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Md Javed Foysal, Thi Thanh Thuy Dao, Ravi Fotedar, Sanjay Kumar Gupta, Alfred Tay, Md Reaz Chaklader
Summary: The study evaluated the effects of different protein sources on the gut and water microbial communities in marron. Plant-based diets increased specific bacterial abundance, while animal and insect proteins influenced diverse bacterial groups in the gut. The results suggest that poultry-by-product (PBP) and black soldier fly (BSF) can exhibit positive and influential effects on the gut and water microbial communities.
ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Smita Sadanand Tulsankar, Anthony J. Cole, Marthe Monique Gagnon, Ravi Fotedar
Summary: This study compared the nutritional effects of a mixture of phytoplankton and zooplankton with a formulated pelleted feed on juvenile marron. Results showed that using mixed plankton significantly improved the growth rate, immune indices, and pigmentation of juvenile marron. Survival rate and organosomatic indices were similar between mixed plankton and formulated feed.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Md Javed Foysal, Thi Thu Thuy Nguyen, Mavis Sialumano, Simon Phiri, Md Reaz Chaklader, Ravi Fotedar, Marthe Monique Gagnon, Alfred Tay
Summary: This study investigates the impacts of zeolite on microbial communities and immune response in crayfish aquaculture. The results show that suspended zeolite can increase bacterial diversity in the gut, improve metabolic functions, and enhance the innate immune response of crayfish.
Article
Fisheries
Farhana Momtaz, Javed Foysal, Mahbubur Rahman, Ravi Fotedar
TURKISH JOURNAL OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC SCIENCES
(2019)