Review
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Martin Gabriel Frias-Espericueta, Juan Carlos Bautista-Covarrubias, Carmen Cristina Osuna-Martinez, Carolina Delgado-Alvarez, Carolina Bojorquez, Marisela Aguilar-Juarez, Sarahi Roos-Munoz, Isidro Osuna-Lopez, Federico Paez-Osuna
Summary: Aquatic decapod crustaceans exhibit varied antioxidant defense strategies in response to metal-induced oxidative stress. Antioxidant enzymes may be induced or inhibited by metals depending on species, concentration, and exposure time. Superoxide dismutase, for example, shows increased activity at low metal levels and exposure durations, but is inhibited at higher concentrations and longer exposure times.
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Andreea-Daniela Meca, Adina Turcu-Stiolica, Elena Camelia Stanciulescu, Ana Marina Andrei, Floarea Mimi Nitu, Ileana Monica Banita, Marius Matei, Catalina-Gabriela Pisoschi
Summary: Tuberculosis is a global infectious disease with a complex pathogenesis. Recent studies have shown changes in oxidative parameters and antioxidant status in TB patients after anti-tubercular therapy. Monitoring TB based on oxidative stress and antioxidant status may be beneficial in disease management and progression.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Falin He, Jingqiang Wan, Chengqian Huo, Xiangxiang Li, Zhihan Cui, Yuze Li, Rutao Liu, Wansong Zong
Summary: Imidacloprid has toxic effects on earthworms, possibly by disrupting cell membrane integrity and triggering oxidative stress. In addition, IMI can inhibit the activity of CAT/SOD after binding with them in vitro. These findings are important for comprehensive evaluation of IMI toxicity to soil eco-safety and for elucidating the toxic mechanisms and pathways of IMI stress.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Immunology
Mariah S. Squire, Hope A. Townsend, Luis A. Actis
Summary: This study investigates how A. baumannii regulates catalase activity and oxidative stress phenotypes in response to light. It is found that the BlsA protein is involved in this process by regulating the activity of the KatE enzyme. Furthermore, it is discovered that the interaction between BlsA and protein partners is necessary for the regulation of catalase and superoxide dismutase activities. These findings are important for understanding how A. baumannii uses light as a signal to control its crucial oxidative stress resistance mechanisms that contribute to its pathophysiology.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yu Liu, Xun Cao, Jun Ge
Summary: Skin is constantly exposed to UV radiation, leading to oxidative stress. Enzyme-MOF composite SC@ZIF-8 shows excellent antioxidative activity, with MOFs proving to be promising for enzyme encapsulation. Their high porosity and biocompatibility make them ideal for cosmetic and biomedical applications.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hosni M. Hassan
Summary: This commentary discusses the origin of the concept of using redox cycling compounds to generate partially reduced oxygen species to cause oxidative stress. It describes how this finding revolutionized the field of oxygen free radicals and oxidative stress and its continued relevance and impact in the field.
ARCHIVES OF BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOPHYSICS
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Angelo Zinellu, Arduino A. Mangoni
Summary: The systematic review and meta-analysis showed that statins significantly increased the concentrations of glutathione peroxidase and superoxide dismutase in the blood, indicating an antioxidant effect. However, the impact on catalase was minimal.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Adel Szerlauth, Arpad Varga, Tamara Madacsy, Daniel Sebok, Sahra Bashiri, Mariusz Skwarczynski, Istvan Toth, Jozsef Maleth, Istvan Szilagyi
Summary: Incorporation of antioxidant enzymes into nanostructures provides a highly efficient and robust biocatalytic system for scavenging reactive oxygen species. The immobilized enzymes effectively reduce intracellular oxidative stress and prevent DNA damage induced by hydrogen peroxide. These findings are important for designing complex nanostructures with multienzymatic antioxidant activities.
ACS MATERIALS LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Wenjing Yin, Zhao Huang, Qianqian Zhong, Luyao Tang, Richeng Wu, Sanfeng Li, Yijian Mao, Xudong Zhu, Changchun Wang, Yuchun Rao, Yuexing Wang, Mikihisa Umehara
Summary: This study identified 13 QTLs related to anti-senescence in rice through QTL mapping, as well as 18 anti-senescence-related genes. These findings provide a genetic basis for further research on the molecular network that regulates premature senescence in rice.
Article
Cell Biology
Dayan B. Goodenowe, Jonathan Haroon, Mitchel A. Kling, Margaret Zielinski, Kennedy Mahdavi, Barshen Habelhah, Leah Shtilkind, Sheldon Jordan
Summary: This study investigated the effects of escalating oral dosing of DHA-AAG on blood serum plasmalogen, non-plasmalogen phospholipids, and oxidative stress biomarkers. The results showed that DHA plasmalogen levels increased with increasing dose and remained significantly elevated at all treatment doses and durations. Additionally, DHA-AAG supplementation normalized oxidative stress biomarkers and improved cognition and mobility.
FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Joanna Maria Drozdz-Afelt, Beata Barbara Koim-Puchowska, Piotr Kaminski
Summary: The study aimed to analyze antioxidant enzyme activity and malondialdehyde concentration in prostate cancer, finding a significant decrease in superoxide dismutase activity, which may be due to a deficiency in the antioxidant defense system.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
S. Niveditha, T. Shivanandappa
Summary: This study evaluated the protective action of 4-hydroxyisophthalic acid (DHA-I) from D. hamiltonii against paraquat (PQ) toxicity and demonstrated the protective role of endogenous antioxidant enzymes in oxidative stress using a Drosophila model. The results showed that depletion of antioxidant enzymes increased sensitivity to PQ toxicity, while dietary supplementation of DHA-I increased resistance.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Mohammad Pourebrahimi, Saeid Eshghi, Asghar Ramezanian, Shiva Faghih
Summary: High salinity levels can lead to various adverse effects on plants, including osmotic stress and nutritional disorders. In this study, the combined use of hydrogen sulfide and selenium compounds was found to alleviate the negative effects of salt stress on strawberry yield and enhance the antioxidant and nutritional quality of the fruits.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hadi Nobari, Hamzeh Abdi Nejad, Mehdi Kargarfard, Soghra Mohseni, Katsuhiko Suzuki, Jose Carmelo Adsuar, Jorge Perez-Gomez
Summary: This study found significant differences in antioxidant enzyme activity between smokers and non-smokers after acute intense exercise, suggesting that smoking habit may reduce the ameliorating effect of regular physical activity on acute exercise-induced oxidative stress.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Bernardo de Moraes Meine, Thais Scolari Franceschi, Natalia Pontes Bona, Luiza Spohr, Nathalia Stark Pedra, Roselia Maria Spanevello, Mayara Sandrielly Soares de Aguiar, Francieli Moro Stefanello
Summary: This study investigated the effects of chronic administration of methionine and its metabolite methionine sulfoxide on oxidative damage in the brain, liver, and kidney of young mice. The results showed that these substances increased reactive oxygen species and lipoperoxidation levels, while reducing antioxidant enzyme activities. Furthermore, they also affected the liver and kidney functions. These findings contribute to a better understanding of the pathophysiological mechanisms of hypermethioninemia.
METABOLIC BRAIN DISEASE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Bilal Khan, Xiaoqiang Cui, Ghulam Jilani, Lin Tang, Min Lu, Xuerui Cao, Zulfiqar Ali Sahito, Yasir Hamid, Bilal Hussain, Xiaoe Yang, Zhenli He
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Faheem Adil, Shafaque Sehar, Guang Chen, Zhong-Hua Chen, Ghulam Jilani, Arshad Nawaz Chaudhry, Imran Haider Shamsi
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2020)
Article
Plant Sciences
Rab Nawaz, Nadeem Akhtar Abbasi, Ishfaq Ahmad Hafiz, Azeem Khalid
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shamsa Kanwal, Naeem Akhtar Abbasi, Muhammad Jamshed Iqbal Chaudhry, Sajid Rashid Ahmad, Riffat Naseem Malik
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Rab Nawaz, Nadeem A. Abbasi, Ishfaq A. Hafiz, Azeem Khalid
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2020)
Article
Horticulture
Muhammad Faisal Khan, Ishfaq Ahmad Hafiz, Nadeem Akhtar Abbasi, Muhammad Kausar Nawaz Shah
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2020)
Article
Horticulture
Rab Nawaz, Nadeem Akhtar Abbasi, Ishfaq Ahmad Hafiz, Azeem Khalid
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2020)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ahmad Khan, Ghulam Jilani, Dongmei Zhang, Saba Akbar, Kouser Majeed Malik, Shah Rukh, Ghulam Mujtaba
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2020)
Article
Horticulture
Rab Nawaz, N. A. Abbasi, Ishfaq Ahmad Hafiz, Azeem Khalid
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2020)
Review
Plant Sciences
Muhammad Ajmal Bashir, Cristian Silvestri, Touqeer Ahmad, Ishfaq Ahmad Hafiz, Nadeem Akhtar Abbasi, Ayesha Manzoor, Valerio Cristofori, Eddo Rugini
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Faheem Adil, Shafaque Sehar, Zhigang Han, Jonas Lwalaba Wa Lwalaba, Ghulam Jilani, Fanrong Zeng, Zhong-Hua Chen, Imran Haider Shamsi
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2020)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Adeel, Noman Shakoor, Muhammad Shafiq, Anna Pavlicek, Florian Part, Christian Zafiu, Ali Raza, Muhammad Arslan Ahmad, Ghulam Jilani, Jason C. White, Eva-Kathrin Ehmoser, Iseult Lynch, Xu Ming, Yukui Rui
Summary: This review provides a comprehensive overview of the toxic effects of MNOs on earthworms in the soil system, highlighting the potential risks associated with their production, release, and bioaccumulation in agricultural soil. It also emphasizes the lack of long-term toxicological data to fully characterize the risks of MNOs, as well as the need for a better understanding of the mechanisms causing toxicity to earthworm species. Investigating the interaction between bio-nano in the soil environment will improve our understanding for safer applications of MNOs in agriculture.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ayesha Shakoor, Ghulam Jilani, Tanveer Iqbal, Imran Mahmood, Tajwar Alam, Muhammad Asif Ali, Syed Shahid Hussain Shah, Rizwan Ahmad
Summary: The higher pH of calcareous soils and mineral fertilizers decrease the availability of plant nutrients. Therefore, the use of suitable bioactive materials such as sulfur, organic, microbial, and nano-materials is necessary to amend the nutrient input. This study evaluated the effects of sulfur-enriched composites of organo-phosphate and bio-organic phosphate on soil and plant attributes. The results showed that sulfur-based amalgams, especially ES-BOP and NS-BOP, improved maize growth and soil nutrients status by reducing pH and increasing macronutrients.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Muhammad Ahsan, Muhammad Ashfaq, Tariq Mukhtar, Nadeem Akhtar Abbasi
PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
(2020)
Article
Ecology
M. M. Qayyum, I Hassan, N. A. Abbasi, A. Khalid
APPLIED ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Horticulture
Peng Jia, Rui Yan, Yuan Wang, Feng-huan Gao, Yang Liu, Qing-long Dong, Hao-an Luan, Xue-mei Zhang, Han Li, Su-ping Guo, Guo-hui Qi
Summary: The KNOX gene plays crucial roles in plant development, and this study identified 19 KNOX gene members in kiwifruit. One of the genes, AcKNOX11, is selectively expressed in flower buds and shoots, and its expression can be induced by ABA and melatonin. Functional analysis revealed that AcKNOX11 delays flowering, reduces plant height, alters leaf shape, and inhibits seed germination through ABA-melatonin interaction.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Dan Hua, Wen-Shu Chen, Rong-Yu Rao, Xu-Feng Chen, Huan-Huan Chen, Ning-Wei Lai, Lin-Tong Yang, Xin Ye, Li -Song Chen
Summary: This study revealed that nitrogen deficiency can lead to increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and methylglyoxal (MG), but also enhances the ability of leaves and roots to detoxify these molecules. The effects of nitrogen deficiency on ROS and MG generation and their detoxification systems were found to be different in leaves and roots, with roots being more affected.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Shenghan Yang, Chonlong Chio, Wensheng Qin, Yanxi Pei, Guangpeng Pei, Yuen Zhu, Hua Li
Summary: This study evaluates the immobilization and deactivation of pathogen-produced enzymes and toxic metabolites by biochar in tomato Fusarium wilt and finds that biochar can effectively prevent disease occurrence.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Deborah Pagliaccia, Michelle Ortiz, Michael Rodriguez, Sophia Abbott, Agustina De Francesco, Madison Amador, Valeria Lavagi, Benjamin Maki, Francesca Hopkins, Jonathan Kaplan, Samantha Ying, Georgios Vidalakis
Summary: This study investigates the effectiveness of organic soil amendments (bokashi, biochar, and their combination) in promoting soil health, nutrient availability, and plant growth. The results show that these amendments can significantly alter soil parameters and have positive effects on soil and plant health.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Yu-Jeong Kwon, Min Jeong Hong, Minkyu Park, Dawon Jeon, Gah-Hyun Lim, Sungyul Chang, Dong-Hwan Kim, Jin-Baek Kim, Jundae Lee, Yeong Deuk Jo
Summary: Flowing LOCUS T (FT)-like genes play crucial roles in flowering induction in plants. Pepper FT-like genes are mostly expressed in leaves and interact with FLOWERING LOCUS D, promoting or delaying flowering. The unique evolutionary process of pepper FT-like genes provides insights for improving productivity.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Ziwen Su, Juan Yan, Binbin Zhang, Meng Sun, Zhixiang Cai, Zhijun Shen, Ruijuan Ma, Mingliang Yu
Summary: Bagging is a crucial cultivation measure that affects the quality of peach fruit by regulating exposure to light. This study investigated the effects of bagging on the content of phenolic compounds in peach fruit and identified the most sensitive compounds to bagging treatment. The study also explored the regulatory role of bagging on phenolic synthetic-related genes. The results showed that bagging affected the accumulation of different phenolics in different peach cultivars and light intensity played a significant role in the accumulation of anthocyanins and other phenolic substances in peach fruit. Additionally, the expression of structural genes and transcription factors related to phenolic synthesis was regulated by bagging and light conditions. These findings provide a foundation for understanding the regulation mechanism of light on the synthesis of phenolic compounds in peach fruit.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Yanfang Zhang, Xinzhi Cui, Zhilei Du, Xiulian Li, Bangdi Liu, Meng Liu, Xiangquan Zeng, Fengjun Guo, Xinguang Fan, Shuyang Sun
Summary: In this study, melatonin treatment effectively improved the aroma quality of apricots during low temperature storage by maintaining firmness and soluble solids content, inhibiting ethylene production, and regulating enzyme activities related to aroma synthesis.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Sang-Mo Kang, Shifa Shaffique, Md. Injamum-Ul-Hoque, Sarah Owdah Alomrani, Yong-Sung Park, In-Jung Lee
Summary: Salinity is a global environmental problem that affects the physiology and morphology of plants. Melatonin has been found to improve photosynthesis, antioxidant activities, and seedling characteristics in milk thistle plants exposed to salinity stress, thereby enhancing their salt tolerance.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Nadia Borgini, Haifa Benmoussa, Mohamed Ghrab, Mehdi Ben Mimoun
Summary: This study investigates the agroclimatic requirements of Prunus species cultivars growing in warm areas using Partial Least Squares regression. The findings reveal that the chilling and heat requirements of the cultivars appear discontinuous, with overlaps or transition periods between the two phases. The warm mean temperatures occurring during the chilling period are the main determinant of the flowering of the studied cultivars.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Review
Horticulture
Kayise Hypercia Maseko, Thierry Regnier, Belinda Meiring, Obiro Cuthbert Wokadala, Tonna Ashim Anyasi
Summary: Bananas are a significant tropical fruit with diverse cultivars, providing essential minerals, vitamins, and phytochemicals. The Cavendish group is preferred, but identifying suitable cultivars and maturity stages is crucial for various applications.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Godfrey Ouma, Joshua Wanyama, Isa Kabenge, Joseph Jjagwe, Mukulu Diana, John Muyonga
Summary: Irrigation plays a crucial role in increasing eggplant yields amidst climate change, but the deficit irrigation level for optimal growth remains uncertain. This study examined the effect of deficit drip irrigation on eggplant performance and found that irrigating at 75% field capacity maximizes yield and water saving in sandy clay loam soil.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Andrea Marcone, Giorgio Impollonia, Michele Croci, Henri Blandinieres, Stefano Amaducci
Summary: This study used Sentinel-2 satellite images to estimate biophysical and biochemical parameters of spinach crops and found that canopy-level parameters were estimated more accurately. The estimation of the canopy-scale parameter AGB using MCARI showed the highest accuracy, while the estimation of the leaf-scale parameter LCC using NDWI showed the lowest accuracy. At the field scale, the validation results for AGB estimation using SR were the best.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Chengsheng Gong, Guangjun Guo, Baogui Pan, Changzhou Gao, Xianwei Zhu, Shubin Wang, Jinbing Liu, Weiping Diao
Summary: This study investigated the role of key cytokines and metabolic factors in the formation of plant-type traits in pepper. Through integrated analysis of RNA-seq and metabolite determination, the study identified the low content of gibberellin and high content of auxin as important factors causing plant dwarfing, and jasmonic acid as a metabolic factor affecting branch traits. A total of 131 candidate genes involved in metabolite synthesis and the formation of plant-type traits were identified.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Yue Ma, Jia-Chen Hu, Yang Yu, Xin Cheng, Yan-Li Du, Qiang Zhao, Ji-Dao Du
Summary: Cadmium and drought stress significantly inhibited the growth of adzuki bean seedling plants, with the combined stress showing the highest degree of inhibition. Cd+D treatment reduced Cd accumulation in adzuki bean seedling roots. The treatment altered antioxidant enzyme activities and cell cycle phases in the roots, leading to changes in reactive oxygen species content.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Lucette Adet, Danae M. A. Rozendaal, Arthur Tapi, Pieter A. Zuidema, Philippe Vaast, Niels P. R. Anten
Summary: This study investigated the effects of water stress on cocoa trees and found that they are highly sensitive to water stress, with different genotypes exhibiting varied responses. Potassium application did not mitigate the negative effects of water stress. There was significant variation among genotypes in terms of leaf and crown traits, and positive interactions between genotype and irrigation were observed. These findings provide insights into the acclimation strategies of cocoa trees and can be useful for selecting drought-tolerant genotypes.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)