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Fisheries
Yingying Liu, Haidong Zha, Xiaodi Han, Shanshan Yu, Yingmei Chai, Jinmiao Zhong, Qian Zhu
Summary: TfBPI/LBP is a novel gene identified in Trachidermus fasciatus, which is ubiquitously expressed in all tissues with highest abundance in the liver. The recombinant N-terminal domain of TfBPI/LBP has binding capabilities to various substances, leading to bacterial agglutination and increased membrane permeability. These findings suggest that BPI/LBP may play a crucial role in host defense against microorganisms through non-selective bacterial recognition and induction of membrane penetration.
DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Yingying Liu, Haidong Zha, Shanshan Yu, Jiniao Zhong, Xueqin Liu, Hui Yang, Qian Zhu
Summary: Lysozymes play a vital role in the host's immune response to pathogen infections in fish. This study reports the identification and characterization of a new lysozyme gene, Tf-LyzG, from a roughskin sculpin. The gene showed broad antimicrobial activity and high affinity to bacteria surfaces. These findings highlight the importance of Tf-LyzG in the fish immune response against pathogen invasion.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
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Biology
Lize San, Zhongwei He, Yufeng Liu, Yitong Zhang, Wei Cao, Jiangong Ren, Tian Han, Bingbu Li, Guixing Wang, Yufen Wang, Jilun Hou
Summary: In this study, the genetic structure and diversity of the roughskin sculpin in China were examined using whole-genome resequencing. The study found that the genetic structure of farmed populations differed slightly from wild populations, but the degree of genetic differentiation was low. Selective sweep analysis showed that genes related to amino acid metabolism were selected in farmed populations. These findings provide important insights for the conservation of roughskin sculpin populations.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yingying Liu, Jinmiao Zhong, Lihua Zhao, Shanshan Yu, Haidong Zha, Yingmei Chai, Qian Zhu
Summary: Thioredoxins are a family of proteins crucial in maintaining cellular redox homeostasis. In this study, full-length cDNAs of thioredoxin 1 and thioredoxin-related protein of 14 kDa were isolated from roughskin sculpin. Both proteins were broadly expressed in tissues and showed significant responses to LPS and heavy metal challenges.
FISH PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dong-Xiu Xue, Teng-Fei Xing, Jin-Xian Liu
Summary: The high-quality genome assembly and annotation of the catadromous roughskin sculpin (Trachidermus fasciatus Heckel) provide important resources for the study of its catadromous life history and short lifespan.
MOLECULAR ECOLOGY RESOURCES
(2022)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Gangcai Xie, Xu Zhang, Feng Lv, Mengmeng Sang, Hairong Hu, Jinqiu Wang, Dong Liu
Summary: In this study, a high-quality reference genome for Trachidermus fasciatus was successfully assembled, containing 19,147 protein-coding genes and 35,093 mRNA transcripts. Additionally, a novel gene-finding strategy was introduced, leading to the identification of 51 new genes.
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Genetics & Heredity
Yue Wang, Shasha Liu, Hongyan Cui, Ying Chang
Summary: Dysregulation of TCL6 has been found in preeclampsia (PE) patients, and this study examined the effects of TCL6 on LPS-induced HTR-8/SVneo cells. TCL6 protected trophoblast cells from LPS-induced injury through the TFRC pathway.
FUNCTIONAL & INTEGRATIVE GENOMICS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ting Wei, Han Gao, Fengqiu An, Xiulian Ma, Li Hua, Junkang Guo
Summary: Heavy metal pollution of soil is a global public concern due to its threat to food safety and human health. In this study, we investigated the properties and heavy metal removal ability of Enterobacter asburiae G3 (G3) and Enterobacter tabaci I12 (I12), and explored the feasibility of remediating Cd, Pb co-contaminated soil using the combination of G3/I12 and biochar. Our results showed that both strains have high resistance to Cd, Pb and possess plant growth-promoting properties. The combination of G3/I12 and biochar effectively reduced the concentrations of Cd and Pb in soil, decreased their bioavailability, and enhanced soil enzyme activity and plant growth. These findings provide an eco-friendly and promising in situ technology for heavy metal remediation.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Wheaton L. Schroeder, Anna S. Baber, Rajib Saha
Summary: Synthetic biology has the potential to revolutionize the biotech industry and our everyday lives, and tools like EuGeneCiD and EuGeneCiM play a crucial role in designing and modeling genetic circuits for future applications. These tools preclude problematic designs and can be used to develop various genetic circuit conceptualizations.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fulin Sun, Zhantang Xu, Leilei Fan
Summary: This study examined the response of heavy metal resistant microorganisms and antibiotic resistant microorganisms to Cu and Cr stresses using metagenome, revealing a significant relationship between heavy metal resistance genes and antibiotic resistance genes, with both showing synergistic relationships. The findings imply that changes in microbial communities are the main factor driving the diversity and abundance of resistance genes.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Veer Singh, Nidhi Singh, Sachchida Nand Rai, Ashish Kumar, Anurag Kumar Singh, Mohan P. Singh, Ansuman Sahoo, Shashank Shekhar, Emanuel Vamanu, Vishal Mishra
Summary: Urbanization and industrialization cause environmental contamination and the presence of toxic heavy metal ions, leading to health issues. Traditional methods for heavy metal decontamination have drawbacks, necessitating the development of cost-effective and eco-friendly solutions. This review focuses on heavy metal contamination, toxicity, and the use of biological approaches for removal.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Bill B. Wang
Summary: The study found that electrolysis was the most successful method in reducing water hardness and total dissolved solids, while heating water to around 50 degrees Celsius also showed a decrease in TDS by approximately 16%, improving the taste of tap water.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Haiwei Zhang, Fei Zhang, Jia Song, Mou Leong Tan, Hsiang-te Kung, Verner Carl Johnson
Summary: The study analyzed the pollution characteristics and sources of heavy metal elements in the Zhundong mining area in Xinjiang for the first time, as well as evaluating the health risks and influencing factors using Monte Carlo simulation. Results showed that coal combustion, transportation, and atmospheric dust were significant sources of heavy metal pollution in the area. The research contributes to better soil management, remediation, and pollution control in Xinjiang's mining areas.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yudi Wu, Lin Qi, Boya Wang, Paul Medley, Jason Drake, Jordan Vernon, Victor Ibeanusi, Gang Chen
Summary: Phytoremediation is an effective process for heavy metal contamination remediation, with the rhizosphere playing a crucial role in contaminant bioavailability. Eriocaulon decangulare, a native plant, has great potential for phytoremediation of heavy metal contamination.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shijie Zhang, Weihua Gu, Zhixin Geng, Jianfeng Bai, Bin Dong, Jing Zhao, Xuning Zhuang, Kaimin Shih
Summary: Sludge pyrolysis is an important method for recycling sludge, and stabilizing heavy metals in sludge is crucial for effective sludge recycling. This study investigated the impact and mechanism of co-pyrolysis of sludge and CaSiO3, and successfully demonstrated the concept of treating waste with waste. The addition of CaSiO3 in the co-pyrolysis process significantly stabilized heavy metals and promoted the formation of stable compounds.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)