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Food Science & Technology
Yufeng Gong, Yongxuan Ma, Peter Chi-Keung Cheung, Lijun You, Lan Liao, Sandra Pedisic, Viktoryia Kulikouskaya
Summary: UV/H2O2 treatment significantly reduced the molecular weight and particle size of GLP, decreased the content of total sugars, uronic acids and proteins, and modified its surface morphology, showing the potential to enhance the anti-inflammatory activity of algal sulfated polysaccharides.
FOOD AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xiaoshan Long, Xiao Hu, Shucheng Liu, Chuang Pan, Shengjun Chen, Laihao Li, Bo Qi, Xianqing Yang
Summary: Gracilaria lemaneiformis polysaccharide (GLP) is a type of red algae rich in nutrients and functional components, with reported physiological activities such as regulating glycolipid metabolism, immune response, anti-tumor effects, and anti-inflammatory properties. This article summarizes the extraction, purification, structural characteristics, and physiological activities of GLP, providing a theoretical basis for future research and development.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuling Yang, Wei Li, Yahe Li, Nianjun Xu
Summary: This study investigated the combined effects of ocean acidification and warming on the growth and photosynthetic performance of the economically important marine macroalga Gracilariopsis lemaneiformis. The results showed that high CO2 and high temperature decreased the growth rate of the macroalga, but the high temperature may counteract the negative effects of high CO2 and improve nitrogen content.
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Qiong Xiao, Xinyi Wang, Jiabin Zhang, Yonghui Zhang, Jun Chen, Fuquan Chen, Anfeng Xiao
Summary: Optimizing alkali treatment process alone is not sufficient to achieve the best agar yield and quality. Changes in algae morphology and weight, as well as the physicochemical properties of agar, need to be monitored and analyzed comprehensively during pretreatment processes. Acidification can improve yield by solving the problem of algae hardening after alkali treatment, and enzyme-assisted extraction technology shows potential to replace traditional alkali-extraction technology by promoting desulfurization efficiency and gel strength.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Qionglin Chen, Jiaqi Li, Suyan Xue, Han Xu, Zengjie Jiang, Jiangguang Fang, Yuze Mao
Summary: The use of Gracilaria chouae and Gracilariopsis lemaneiformis in aquaculture has been expanding rapidly due to their bio- and eco-functions. This study explored the carbon use mechanism of these seaweeds in different carbonate systems. It was found that high CO2 and normal HCO3- concentrations led to an increase in net photosynthetic rate and other physiological parameters in both seaweeds. Gracilariopsis lemaneiformis showed higher photosynthetic rates and pH changes. The inhibition experiments revealed different mechanisms of HCO3- utilization in these seaweeds.
ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Geniane Schneider, Felix L. Figueroa, Julia Vega, Antonio Aviles, Paulo Antunes Horta, Nathalie Korbee, Jose Bonomi-Barufi
Summary: This study evaluated the performance of the red alga Gracilaria cornea under different radiation treatments. The results showed that UV radiation influenced the growth rates and accumulation of internal compounds, and suggested the presence of photoreceptors sensitive to UV-A, UV-B, and blue light.
ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xiaoshan Long, Xiao Hu, Huan Xiang, Shengjun Chen, Laihao Li, Bo Qi, Chunsheng Li, Shucheng Liu, Xianqing Yang
Summary: The research focused on analyzing the structural characteristics and hypolipidemic activity in vitro of G. lemaneiformis polysaccharide (GLP) and its degradation products. The results showed changes in chemical composition, particle size, and color brightness of GLP after degradation by H2O2-Vc, while thermal stability remained unaffected. Additionally, polysaccharide degradation led to significant differences in structure and activity.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chen Ma, Song Qin, Hongli Cui, Zhengyi Liu, Longchuan Zhuang, Yong Wang, Zhihai Zhong
Summary: The study revealed that under high temperature conditions, G. blodgettii and G. lemaneiformis exhibited different growth and biochemical responses to nitrogen source concentrations. Higher nitrogen concentrations improved their growth rates and photosynthetic characteristics.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Md. Akibul Hasan Bakky, Ngoc Tuan Tran, Ming Zhang, Yongsheng Zhang, Huifen Liang, Yilei Wang, Yueling Zhang, Hongyu Ma, Huaiping Zheng, Shengkang Li
Summary: This study characterized the polysaccharide from Gracilaria lemaneiformis and investigated its fermentation by rabbitfish intestinal microbes. The study found that the polysaccharide was mainly composed of galactose and anhydrogalactose, and it enhanced the production of short-chain fatty acids and altered the gut microbiota. The findings suggest that the polysaccharide has prebiotic potential and could be used as a functional feed additive in aquaculture.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Qingmei Liu, Yu Zhou, Kunyu Liao, Yan Liu, Yuehua Zhang, Hong Liu, Wen-Hsien Liu, Chenfeng Liu, Guangming Liu
Summary: This study identifies the anti-inflammatory mechanism of sulfated oligosaccharide of Gracilaria lemaneiformis (GLSO), which regulates immune responses by inhibiting T cell activation. These findings provide new insights for the industrial development of seaweeds as health food.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jinjin Li, Xiaoming Guo, Zhengqi Liu, Zhihua Yang, Chunqing Ai, Shuang Song, Beiwei Zhu
Summary: In this study, a Gracilaria lemaneiformis slurry (GLS) was used as a stabilizer for oil-in-water emulsions. The microstructures and stability of the emulsions were controlled by adjusting the emulsion formulations. The optimized conditions yielded high internal phase emulsions (HIPEs) with gel-like textures, and the presence of exogenous Ca2+ enhanced the viscoelasticity of the emulsions.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hongtian Luo, Qing Wang, Chengwu Zhang, Li Zhang, Yufeng Yang
Summary: Gracilaria lemaneiformis can bioaccumulate and release metals during its growth and decay, influencing heavy metals cycling in seaweed cultivation ecosystem. It serves as a good metal remover for sustainable seaweed development globally.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Yun Wu, Chenchen Zuo, Wei Zhang, Li Zhang
Summary: This study found that selenium can alleviate the toxicity of heavy metals cadmium and copper in the red macroalga Gracilaria lemaneiformis. Low levels of selenium can reduce cadmium accumulation and alleviate the associated growth inhibition, while high levels of selenium can increase copper accumulation and induce metal chelators to alleviate growth inhibition. Selenium addition also alters metal subcellular distribution in the algae, which may affect subsequent metal trophic transfer.
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Si-Yuan Lu, Yang Liu, Shijie Tang, Wancong Zhang, Qiuyong Yu, Changqi Shi, Kit-Leong Cheong
Summary: The study found that Gracilaria lemaneiformis polysaccharide (GLP) has therapeutic effects on ulcerative colitis (UC). GLP reduces colon damage, increases short-chain fatty acids in the intestines, and alleviates histopathological inflammation caused by UC. Moreover, GLP improves biodiversity and restores beneficial bacterial abundance.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hongtian Luo, Songguang Xie, Xiaojuan Dai, Qing Wang, Yufeng Yang
Summary: The seaweed Gracilaria lemaneiformis can bioremediate heavy metals and improve the environmental quality of mariculture zones. However, the decomposition of seaweed litter produced during growth and harvest processes is rarely studied and causes secondary pollution. This study compared the decomposition rates and heavy metal release of dried and fresh Gracilaria, and found that the contacted sediments can accelerate heavy metal release from Gracilaria.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yitao Wang, Xiao Fan, Guang Gao, John Beardall, Kazuo Inaba, Jason M. Hall-Spencer, Dong Xu, Xiaowen Zhang, Wentao Han, Andrew McMinn, Naihao Ye
NATURE CLIMATE CHANGE
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhihua Feng, Tao Zhang, Jiaxuan Wang, Wei Huang, Rui Wang, Juntian Xu, Guanghui Fu, Guang Gao
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhihua Feng, Rui Wang, Tao Zhang, Jiaxuan Wang, Wei Huang, Ji Li, Juntian Xu, Guang Gao
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lei Zhang, Wangkai Fang, Xingchen Li, Guang Gao, Jiahu Jiang
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhihua Feng, Tao Zhang, Huahong Shi, Kunshan Gao, Wei Huang, Juntian Xu, Jiaxuan Wang, Rui Wang, Ji Li, Guang Gao
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Plant Sciences
Xiaowen Zhang, Dong Xu, Wentao Han, Yitao Wang, Xiao Fan, Irakli Loladze, Guang Gao, Yan Zhang, Shanying Tong, Naihao Ye
Summary: The study revealed that elevated CO2 levels led to increased growth rate and carbon concentrations in kelps, but had no effect on total nitrogen and protein contents. However, it decreased the lipid, magnesium, sodium, and calcium content and changed the amino acid and fatty acid composition. This research provides valuable insights into the metabolic response of kelps to elevated CO2 levels and the potential impact on marine trophic webs and human nutrition resources.
JOURNAL OF PHYCOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Guang Gao, Xin Zhao, Peng Jin, Kunshan Gao, John Beardall
Summary: The study reveals that MNPs have negative impacts on aquatic microalgae, especially positively charged MNPs, and marine algae show higher changes in SOD and MDA levels than freshwater algae in response to MNPs exposure.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Guang Gao, Wei Liu, Xin Zhao, Kunshan Gao
Summary: The diatom Skeletonema costatum responds to UVR, especially UVA, by upregulating its CO2 concentrating mechanisms (CCMs) and enhancing carbon fixation activities. Additionally, UVA promotes active HCO3- uptake and photosynthetic carbon fixation, particularly at lower PAR levels.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guang Gao, Lin Gao, Meijia Jiang, Ao Jian, Linwen He
Summary: This study assessed the potential of seaweed cultivation in achieving carbon neutrality in China by 2060. Seaweed cultivation can remove and sequester significant amounts of carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus, while also increasing dissolved oxygen in seawaters. Among the seaweed species studied, Gracilariopsis lemaneiformis showed the highest capacities for carbon removal and sequestration. The findings indicate that seaweed cultivation can play a crucial role in achieving carbon neutrality and mitigating deoxygenation and eutrophication in seawaters.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Min Wu, Guang Gao, Youwen Jian, Juntian Xu
Summary: The two-stage model with high CO2 induction is an effective approach for the production of biodiesel and PUFA from Skeletonema costatum, suitable for both biofuel and health care markets. High CO2 levels enhance the synthesis of PUFA and increase lipid productivity, although 5% CO2 level is more beneficial compared to 10% CO2 level.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Guang Gao, John Beardall, Peng Jin, Lin Gao, Shuyu Xie, Kunshan Gao
Summary: This paper reviews the changes in carbon capture and sequestration of marine primary producers and assesses the potential of different marine primary producers in carbon neutrality and climate change mitigation. Blue carbon plants are limited by available areas, while enhancing the carbon sequestration efficiency of microalgae is complex and uncertain. On the other hand, offshore cultivation of macroalgae has substantial potential due to higher carbon sequestration capacity and available areas.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Guang Gao, Lin Gao, Qianqian Fu, Xinshu Li, Juntian Xu
Summary: Integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) is proposed as an environmentally friendly solution for aquatic food production. However, little is known about the effects of IMTA on the growth rates and food quality of animals and plants, as well as the seasonal effects. In this study, field mesocosm experiments were conducted to investigate the impacts of IMTA on the shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei and the macroalga Ulva linza. The results showed that IMTA significantly reduced dissolved inorganic nitrogen and phosphorus levels, while increasing dissolved oxygen and pH. Furthermore, IMTA stimulated the growth rates of both shrimp and Ulva in all seasons, and improved the food quality of both species.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Donat-P. Haeder, Kunshan Gao
Summary: Aquatic ecosystems contribute 50% of global productivity and play a crucial role in mitigating climate change. Factors such as water temperature, ocean acidification, nutrient availability, deoxygenation, and exposure to UV radiation interact to either enhance or decrease productivity. While ocean warming and deoxygenation may have opposite effects on mitochondrial respiration, they synergistically affect plankton migration and N-2-fixation of diazotrophs. Ocean acidification and elevated pCO(2) have controversial effects on marine primary producers, but they can worsen viral attacks on microalgae and reduce calcification of algal calcifiers when combined with UV radiation. Field observations over a long period of time are limited, but future studies are expected to explore the responses and mechanisms to multiple drivers in different regions.
Article
Environmental Sciences
He Li, John Beardall, Kunshan Gao
Summary: The marine picocyanobacterium Synechococcus plays a significant role in primary production in the global oceans. However, its responses to changing pCO(2) and light levels have been poorly studied. This research found that the growth of Synechococcus strain CB0101 is strongly influenced by light intensity, with peak growth at 250 μmol m(-2) s(-1). Elevated pCO(2) inhibits cell growth at high light intensities and decreases photosynthetic carbon fixation rates. It also significantly reduces particulate organic carbon and nitrogen, particularly under low light. These findings suggest that future ocean acidification may affect the growth and competitiveness of Synechococcus in surface waters.
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Wei-Lei Wang, Mar Fernandez-Mendez, Franziska Elmer, Guang Gao, Yangyang Zhao, Yuye Han, Jiandong Li, Fei Chai, Minhan Dai
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Hunter S. Bailey, Ashley N. Fincannon, Lee A. Fuiman
Summary: This study investigated the transfer of fatty acids from broodstock diets to eggs and the time needed for the eggs to equilibrate to the diet in Southern flounder. The findings indicate that different diet treatments significantly affect the fatty acid composition of eggs, and it takes 8-16 weeks for the eggs to adapt to changes in the adult diet. These results are important for improving broodstock diets and feeding protocols in stock-enhancement programs.
Article
Fisheries
Yu Liu, Mingtao Lei, Hector Victor, Yan Wang
Summary: This study confirms the feasibility of replacing raw fish diet with a formulated diet in commercial farming of large yellow croaker, which can increase fish survival and yield, and reduce feed cost and body lipid deposition.
Article
Fisheries
Xiaoyan Zhang, Lize San, Yucong Yang, Yuehong Tao, Jiangong Ren, Yufeng Liu, Zhongwei He, Jiashuo Di, Ziteng Pei, Guixing Wang, Jilun Hou
Summary: Gynogenesis is an effective technique for establishing homogeneous lines and confirming potential chromosomal mechanisms of sex determination in fish. This study successfully induced gynogenetic families in Thamnaconus modestus and established a complete method for gynogenesis induction.
Article
Fisheries
Julieta C. Martinelli, Megan Considine, Helen R. Casendino, Carolyn M. Tarpey, Isadora Jimenez-Hidalgo, Jacqueline L. Padilla-Gamino, Teri L. King, Lorenz Hauser, Steven Rumrill, Chelsea L. Wood
Summary: Shell-boring polychaetes have caused significant damage to mariculture operations worldwide, particularly in the US Pacific region. This study provides a comprehensive dataset on the prevalence, species distribution, and environmental associations of these parasites, highlighting the impact of season, culturing methods, and environmental factors on infestation.
Article
Fisheries
Juan Gao, Xueshan Li, Kangle Lu, Kai Song, Jian Zhang, Ling Wang, Chunxiao Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of dietary protein levels on growth performance, antioxidant capacity, digestive enzyme activity, and metamorphosis rate of bullfrog tadpoles. The optimal dietary protein level for bullfrog tadpoles was estimated to be 42.49%-46.50% of the diet.
Article
Fisheries
Qiang Li, Lijun Duan, Dongsheng Jin, Yuxin Chen, Yirong Lou, Qianjin Zhou, Zhongjie Xu, Fangjie Chen, Hongxian Chen, Guizong Xu, Maocang Yan, Guanjun Yang, Jianfei Lu, Yanjun Zhang, Jiong Chen
Summary: This study developed a centrifugal microfluidic chip with on-chip RPA to detect five pathogenic microorganisms. The chip enabled the parallel analysis of six genetic markers from a single sample and allowed for the highly automated detection of multiple samples. Compared with PCR and DNA sequencing, the on-chip RPA assay showed high sensitivity and specificity for detecting multiple pathogens in shrimp aquaculture.
Article
Fisheries
Xingchen Huo, Pengxu Wang, Fengxia Zhao, Qian Liu, Qingqing Tian, Lingjie Tang, Maolin Lv, Zhaohui Wei, Chunrong Yang, Jianguo Su
Summary: Bacterial diseases in aquaculture ponds have negative effects on sustainable development. The use of composite I20 biotherapy has been shown to effectively treat bacterial diseases in bullfrog ponds, providing a new strategy for controlling bacterial diseases in aquaculture.
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Fisheries
Peng Yin, Takaya Saito, Per Gunnar Fjelldal, Bjorn Tharandur Bjornsson, Sofie Charlotte Remo, Sandeep Sharma, Rolf Erik Olsen, Kristin Hamre
Summary: This study aims to investigate the effect of seasonal changes in temperature and photoperiod on the redox metabolism of Atlantic salmon at the molecular level. The research findings suggest that the changing photoperiod and temperature influenced the redox metabolism of Atlantic salmon, highlighting the importance of oxidative status in the ecological implications.
Article
Fisheries
Nicholas Oppong Mensah, Jeffery Kofi Asare, Emmanuel Tetteh-Doku Mensah, Ernest Christlieb Amrago, Frank Osei Tutu, Anthony Donkor
Summary: This study investigates aquaculture farmers' preference for climate-smart aquaculture insurance products, the challenges they face, and their preferred insurance coverage. The results show that farmers prefer Climate-Induced Aquaculture Stock Mortality Insurance and the most significant constraint is the delay in claim settlement.
Article
Fisheries
Qiu-Ping Chai, Pei Wu, Wei-Dan Jiang, Yang Liu, Hong-Mei Ren, Xiao-Wan Jin, Lin Feng, Xiao-Qiu Zhou
Summary: The study found that appropriate levels of potassium diformate (KDF) can enhance the immune defense and mediate the inflammatory process in fish, possibly through the regulation of T cell differentiation via JAK-STAT and NF-kappa B signaling pathways.
Article
Fisheries
Tian Zhu, Haomin Jia, Haopeng Zhang, Yujing Xiao, Cui Han, Jiaxin Yang
Summary: Chicken manure has significant effects on the cultivation of Chlorella and rotifers. The optimal amount of chicken manure extract for continuous cultivation is 10 mLL-1. Chicken manure can promote the growth of Chlorella and improve the fatty acid composition, indirectly enhancing the growth condition and fatty acid content of rotifers.
Article
Fisheries
Zheng Luo, Yang Yu, Zhenning Bao, Fuhua Li
Summary: This study analyzed the heritability and genetic correlation of two growth traits in Pacific white shrimp and evaluated the genomic prediction using different genomic selection models. The results showed that the NeuralNet model had the highest prediction accuracy and better prospects for predicting shrimp growth traits.
Article
Fisheries
Alberto Ruiz, Ignasi Sanahuja, Karl B. Andree, Dolors Furones, Paul G. Holhorea, Josep A. Calduch-Giner, Jose J. Pastor, Marc Vinas, Jaume Perez-Sanchez, Sofia Morais, Enric Gisbert
Summary: Supplementing diets with a combination of spice oleoresins can reduce lipid accumulation and inflammation in farmed fish. The combination of spice oleoresins also has an immunomodulatory effect on the fish's intestinal immune system, potentially offering anti-inflammatory benefits.
Article
Fisheries
Beibei Zhao, Renhui Mei, Le Li, Di Hu, Lei Li
Summary: This study reveals that JfCXCL8_L1a and JfCXCL8_L1b have different immune pathways, and JfCXCL8_L1b plays a significant role in enhancing the adaptive immunity of T cell-dependent antigen.
Article
Fisheries
Yuhang Liu, Danying Cao, Nan Wu, Xuyang Zhao, Qingsong Zhu, Lian Su, Fatima Altaf, Qianqian Zhang, Haokun Liu, Yongming Li, Bruno Hamish Unger, Yingyin Cheng, Wanting Zhang, Aihua Li, Yaping Wang, Xiao-Qin Xia
Summary: Based on previous research, sinomenine has been found to protect mucosal immunity in farmed fish species by preventing intestinal pathological changes and regulating gene expression related to inflammation. It also enhances immune homeostasis and controls the growth of pathogenic bacteria.
