Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Mannem Sravanthi, Renjith Sebastian, Narayanan Krishnaswamy, Priyanka Mahadappa, H. J. Dechamma, V Umapathi, Aniket Sanyal
Summary: The present study describes the cloning and expression of bovine viperin, a multifunctional interferon-stimulated gene with broad antiviral activity. The researchers successfully generated a truncated form of the protein and confirmed its expression using a bacterial expression system. They also raised an immune response against the truncated viperin and demonstrated its reactivity in mammalian cells infected with a viral disease.
ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Tian-Yu Gu, Zi-Ai Qi, Si-Ying Chen, Jing Yan, Zi-Jun Fang, Jun-Min Wang, Ji-Ming Gong
Summary: The defensin-like gene DEFENSIN 8 (DEF8) plays an important role in the loading and unloading of cadmium (Cd) in rice. DEF8 facilitates the transport of Cd from roots to shoots and further allocation to grains, thus serving as a regulator in the phloem Cd unloading process.
Article
Agronomy
Juan Camilo Velasquez, Angela Das Cas Bundt, Edinalvo Rabaioli Camargo, Andre Andres, Vivian Ebeling Viana, Veronica Hoyos, Guido Plaza, Luis Antonio de Avila
Summary: The study found that the effect of FPB on rice plants varies with planting time, growth stage, and rice cultivar. P450 inhibitors can reduce the doses of FPB needed to cause plant injury and growth reduction without compromising crop selectivity. FPB also impacts the expression of specific enzymes in rice plants, emphasizing the need for further research on its bio-activation mechanism.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ryo Ishikawa, Cristina Cobo Castillo, Than Myint Htun, Koji Numaguchi, Kazuya Inoue, Yumi Oka, Miki Ogasawara, Shohei Sugiyama, Natsumi Takama, Chhourn Orn, Chizuru Inoue, Ken-Ichi Nonomura, Robin Allaby, Dorian Q. Fuller, Takashige Ishii
Summary: This study reveals the process of early rice domestication and demonstrates that the reduction of seed shattering is not solely controlled by the sh4 allele but requires the intervention of the qSH3 allele as well. The study also identifies the impact of qSH3 within the seed shattering gene OsSh1, which is consistent in the indica and japonica subspecies but absent in the circum-aus group of rice. Furthermore, the study shows that seed shattering alone does not significantly impact yield, but yield increases are observed with closed panicle formation controlled by SPR3 and further augmented by nonshattering conferred by integration of sh4 and qSH3 alleles.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Lanying Li, Donghai Mao, Liang Sun, Ruigang Wang, Longtao Tan, Yuxing Zhu, Han Huang, Can Peng, Yaping Zhao, Jiurong Wang, Daoyou Huang, Caiyan Chen
Summary: Rice grain-cadmium levels vary significantly, and a low-cadmium quantitative trait locus CF1 has been identified that can reduce cadmium accumulation by indirectly inhibiting uptake through control of iron transport.
Article
Plant Sciences
German Dario Ahumada, Eva Maria Gomez-alvarez, Matteo Dell'Acqua, Iris Bertani, Vittorio Venturi, Pierdomenico Perata, Chiara Pucciariello
Summary: Flooding caused by heavy rainfall and poor soil drainage can negatively affect plant germination and seedling establishment. Rice, however, has unique strategies, such as fast elongation of coleoptiles, to cope with flooding. Microorganisms can contribute to rice health by promoting growth and protecting against stress. A metagenomic analysis of the microbiome during rice germination under submergence revealed distinct compositions of microbiota in different rice varieties, with Arborio seeds showing the development of long coleoptiles. The isolated bacteria were found to have starch hydrolyzing and indole-related compound production abilities under hypoxia. Inoculating these bacteria into submerged rice seeds showed a genotype-dependent response. These findings highlight the importance of endophytic bacteria in promoting rice seedling establishment during flooding.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sayedur Rahman, Ali Khoddami, Les Copeland, Brian J. Atwell, Thomas H. Roberts
Summary: In rice flour with medium to high amylose content, the optimal concentration of silver nitrate to inhibit alpha-amylase during gelatinization is 1% (w/v). Incorporating this concentration into samples allows for accurate measurement of pasting properties using an RVA, with peak viscosity increasing significantly while breakdown and pasting temperature decreasing.
Article
Plant Sciences
Liping Wang, Jingye Fu, Qinqin Shen, Qiang Wang
Summary: Phytoalexin is the main chemical weapon in plants to defend against pathogens. A transcription factor, OsWRKY10, has been identified to positively regulate rice diterpenoid phytoalexin biosynthesis, enhancing resistance to rice blast. OsWRKY10 directly binds to the promoters of rice diterpenoid phytoalexin biosynthesis genes, regulating gene expression.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Victor Herbert de Alcantara Ribeiro, Mario Eduardo Rangel Moreira Cavalcanti-Mata, Raphael Lucas Jacinto Almeida, Virginia Mirtes de Alcantara Silva
Summary: This study evaluated the physicochemical properties and texture of heat-moisture modified black and red rice starch. The results showed that heat-moisture treatment altered the granule structure of the starch and affected its color and phenolic compounds. The modification improved the absorption capacity of water, oil, and milk, reduced syneresis, and increased stability during storage.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Larissa Schefer, Beatrice Conde-Petit, Nadina Mueller
Summary: By utilizing biochemically assisted whitening processes, the head rice yield can be significantly increased. Among various liquid options, using moistening solutions containing enzymes, sorbit, or sodium chloride can lead to a slightly but significantly higher degree of whiteness in milled rice, without causing a significant reduction in broken kernels.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2021)
Review
Plant Sciences
Shengli Jing, Jingang Xu, Hengmin Tang, Peng Li, Bin Yu, Qingsong Liu
Summary: This review explores the roles of sRNAs in rice-BPH interactions and highlights recent research progress in unraveling the mechanism of cross-kingdom RNA interference between host plants and insects, as well as the application of this interference in pest management of crops including rice.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Phanchita Vejchasarn, Jeremy R. Shearman, Usawadee Chaiprom, Yotwarit Phansenee, Arissara Suthanthangjai, Jirapong Jairin, Varapong Chamarerk, Tatpong Tulyananda, Chainarong Amornbunchornvej
Summary: The study identified five subpopulations in the population structure of Thai rice, grouping individuals based on location. Each subpopulation exhibits unique genetic patterns, agronomic traits, and environmental conditions. This research can serve as a valuable reference for breeders and researchers interested in Thai rice.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Zhao Hu, Fengtong Yuan, Yutan Guo, Suping Ying, Jie Chen, Danpeng Zhu, Lu Cai, Xiaowei Wang, Wei Liu, Xiaojue Peng
Summary: A comprehensive understanding of how plants sense and acquire nutrients is crucial for sustaining high crop yield. The protein OsCBL1 is involved in regulating nitrogen and phosphorus signaling in rice, especially when nitrogen is present in the form of ammonium. This research suggests that OsCBL1 plays a role in rice's response to nitrogen and phosphorus nutrition in the environment, as well as regulating rice growth through environmental nutrition.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Qin Zhang, Yuqing Liu, Yingli Jiang, Aiqi Li, Beijiu Cheng, Jiandong Wu
Summary: In this study, a new salt-induced ASR gene (OsASR6) in rice was identified and functionally characterized. Overexpression of OsASR6 enhanced salt and oxidative stress tolerance in rice plants by reducing H2O2, malondialdehyde (MDA), Na/K, and relative electrolyte leakage. Additionally, OsASR6 was found to interact with OsNCED1, a key enzyme in ABA biosynthesis.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Zongfei Zhang, Jiaxin Tan, Yuting Chen, Zhangyuqi Sun, Xin Yan, Jiexiu Ouyang, Shaobo Li, Xin Wang
Summary: A new fructokinase, OsFRK3, was identified and its knockou mutants, osfrk3-1 and osfrk3-2, were created using CRISPR/Cas9 technology. The mutants showed decreased 1000-grain weight, grain width, grain thickness, endosperm filling rate, and seed total starch content, while the levels of sucrose and fructose were increased. The expression levels of OsGBSS1, OsBEIIb, OsPFP1 beta, and OsAGPL1 were significantly decreased in the mutants. These results suggest that OsFRK3 positively regulates starch accumulation by influencing sugar metabolism.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yuki Takemoto, Chihiro Kishi, Yuki Sugiura, Yuri Yoshioka, Shinichi Matsumura, Tatsuya Moriyama, Nobuhiro Zaima
Summary: The study found that inhaled volatile BCP is widely distributed in murine tissues and affects the dynamics of metabolites in the liver.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Eri Izumi, Shota Hidaka, Ayako Hiroi, Serina Kinugasa, Erika Yano, Nobuhiro Zaima, Tatsuya Moriyama
Summary: Recent studies have shown that food allergens can enter the skin and predispose individuals to food allergies by stimulating the production of IgE antibodies. A study on cherry allergens found that a thaumatin-like protein (Pru av 2) triggered percutaneous sensitization in mice, identifying it as a major cherry allergen affecting humans. This research provides new insights into cherry allergies and their mechanisms of sensitization.
Article
Biology
Hirona Kugo, Wanida Sukketsiri, Hiroki Tanaka, Rena Fujishima, Tatsuya Moriyama, Nobuhiro Zaima
Summary: Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) involves gradual dilation of the abdominal aorta and has a high mortality due to rupture, with hypoperfusion being a key factor. Time-dependent analysis is crucial to understanding the pathological cascade following hypoperfusion, which may directly affect AAA development. Findings suggest that hypoperfusion-induced hypoxia plays a significant role in the activities of contractile smooth muscle cells, contributing to the progression of AAA.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yuki Takemoto, Tomoko Sumi, Chihiro Kishi, Shohei Makino, Yuri Yoshioka, Shinichi Matsumura, Tatsuya Moriyama, Nobuhiro Zaima
Summary: Turmerones, the main bioactive compounds in turmeric, are used as herbal medicines in Asia due to their strong flavor and volatility. This study found that inhaled volatile turmerones can be incorporated into the animal body with varying concentrations in different organs, indicating their distribution throughout the body.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Takanori Enomoto, Reina Sekiya, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Tomomi Terashita, Junya Yoshioka, Tatsuya Nagano, Yoshihiro Nishimura, Erika Yano, Tatsuya Moriyama, Kyosuke Nakata
Summary: This is a case of a 73-year-old woman who was admitted to the hospital for cough and dyspnea. High-resolution computed tomography revealed patchy ground-glass attenuation in the upper lung field. The patient was diagnosed with hypersensitivity pneumonitis related to exposure to a gray parrot based on immunoblotting analysis showing IgG-binding fractions to the gray parrot's feathers.
Letter
Dermatology
Shunsuke Miura, Tatsuya Moriyama, Junko Yoshimura, Kaichi Umehara, Haruko Hino, Takahiko Tsunoda, Shinji Kagami
JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Eri Izumi, Nana Tanahashi, Serina Kinugasa, Shota Hidaka, Nobuhiro Zaima, Tatsuya Moriyama
Summary: The study revealed that tannic acid (TA) can prevent transdermal sensitization to ovalbumin (OVA) by its anti-inflammatory and astringent effects on the skin, as well as its binding ability with the protein. These findings suggest that TA may be applied in cosmetics and lotions to suppress transdermal sensitization to allergens.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hirona Kugo, Hiroki Tanaka, Tatsuya Moriyama, Nobuhiro Zaima
JOURNAL OF LIPID RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Atsushi Kurata, Shogo Kiyohara, Tomoya Imai, Shino Yamasaki-Yashiki, Nobuhiro Zaima, Tatsuya Moriyama, Noriaki Kishimoto, Koichi Uegaki
Summary: We investigated the characteristics and functionalities of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum extracellular vesicles (EVs) towards host immune cells and found that these EVs activate both innate and acquired immune responses. Additionally, we discovered a significant amount of EVs in the rat gastrointestinal tract, suggesting their role as modulators of intestinal immunity.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Chihiro Kishi, Mayo Higashihara, Yuki Takemoto, Moeka Kamei, Yuri Yoshioka, Shinichi Matsumura, Kazuya Yamada, Takanori Kobayashi, Yoshiharu Matahira, Tatsuya Moriyama, Nobuhiro Zaima
Summary: The study demonstrates that inhalation of volatile BCP can prevent nicotine-induced degeneration of the aorta, and this effect is mediated through the CB2 receptor.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hirona Kugo, Hirofumi Enomoto, Kenichi Yanagimoto, Hiroki Tanaka, Tatsuya Moriyama, Nobuhiro Zaima
Summary: This study visualized the distribution of EPA-containing phosphatidylcholine (EPA-PC) in the AAA wall and found that EPA is associated with the attenuation of MSC dysfunctions, which result in the suppression of AAA development.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Kento Miyamoto, Sakura Hasuike, Hirona Kugo, Wanida Sukketsiri, Tatsuya Moriyama, Nobuhiro Zaima
Summary: Women are more resistant to vascular diseases, but this resistance decreases after menopause. Isoflavones from soybeans have been found to inhibit aortic wall degeneration in postmenopausal women, reducing the destruction of elastic fibers and decreasing the positive areas of matrix metalloproteinases.
JOURNAL OF OLEO SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Teruyoshi Tanaka, Kazuko Iwamoto, Maki Wada, Erika Yano, Toshiyuki Suzuki, Nobuhisa Kawaguchi, Norifumi Shirasaka, Tatsuya Moriyama, Yoshimi Homma
Summary: The study found that dietary syringic acid had positive effects on body weight, fat mass, and blood lipid metabolism in ovariectomized mice, but had no impact on uterine weight.
MENOPAUSE-THE JOURNAL OF THE NORTH AMERICAN MENOPAUSE SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Hirona Kugo, Wanida Sukketsiri, Kazuko Iwamoto, Satoki Suihara, Tatsuya Moriyama, Nobuhiro Zaima
Summary: This study investigated the changes in inflammation-related factors in adipocytes at low glucose and serum levels. The results indicated that low glucose and serum levels enhanced the production of AAA-related factors, and increased the levels of inflammatory factors through the activation of multiple signaling pathways.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rena Fujishima, Hirona Kugo, Kenichi Yanagimoto, Hirofumi Enomoto, Tatsuya Moriyama, Nobuhiro Zaima
Summary: The research suggests that eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) may suppress the development of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) by enhancing the anti-inflammatory properties of M2 macrophages.
