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Environmental Sciences
Xue Liu, Jiaqian Feng, Zhijing Jiang, Guangbo Zhang, Xiuwen Xu, Jixiu Wang, Jingwen Yang, Tianming Wang
Summary: In the neuroendocrine system, corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) activates CRHRs and plays a vital role in the HPA/HPI axis. Two CRHR1 subtypes, LcCRHR1-1 and LcCRHR1-2, were identified in Larimichthys crocea genome and were found to be highly homologous to known teleost CRHRs. These receptors were found to be localized in the cell membrane and respond to LcCRH by increasing cAMP, Ca2+ and mitogen-activated protein kinase phosphorylation. LcCRHR1s were expressed in various tissues, with high expression in the brain and ovaries, and shown to be specifically localized in ovarian follicle cells. This study suggests that the CRH/CRHR1 system may be involved in the neuroendocrine regulation of reproduction in L. crocea.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Peng Fei Zou, Kai Qing Li, Ying Li, Ying Jia Shen, Zi Ping Zhang, Yi Lei wang
Summary: In this study, a RIP1 ortholog named Lc-RIP1 was identified and characterized in large yellow croaker. Lc-RIP1 is a cytosolic protein that is broadly expressed in various tissues and can be up-regulated by viral and bacterial stimulation. Lc-RIP1 plays a crucial role in regulating host innate immune signaling through modulation of NF-kappa B and IRF3 activation.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Zuyun Wei, Qiao Wen, Wanru Li, Xiaoqin Yuan, Qiuling Fu, Zhengwei Cui, Xinhua Chen
Summary: The study demonstrates that ATG12 in large yellow croaker plays a role in promoting the formation of autophagosome membrane and enhances antiviral immunity by inducing both autophagy and type I interferon response.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Zhengwei Cui, Han Zhao, Xinhua Chen
Summary: Large yellow croaker has two functional Ig mu genes (Ig mu 1 and Ig mu 2) and a pseudo C mu gene (psi Ig mu), which play a crucial role in acquired immunity. These genes are expressed in the immune tissues of large yellow croaker and their expression levels are significantly upregulated after bacterial infection.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Zihao Zhao, Hao Peng, Tao Han, Zhijing Jiang, Jieyi Yuan, Xue Liu, Xiaoqian Wang, Yuexing Zhang, Tianming Wang
Summary: From transcriptomic data of largemouth bass, an IL8R highly homologous to teleost IL-8Rs was identified. Phylogenetic analysis compared M. salmoides IL-8 receptor (MsCXCR2) with the C-X-C motif chemokine receptor 2 subfamily. Results showed activation of MsCXCR2 by LcIL-8, internalization of the receptor, and ERK phosphorylation. Constitutive expression of MsCXCR2 in examined tissues, with significant upregulation in the liver and head kidney of diseased fish, was observed.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Zi Hao Luo, Ying Li, Yi Lei Wang, Zi Ping Zhang, Peng Fei Zou
Summary: This study characterized orthologs of HMGB1 and HMGB2 in large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea) and found that Lc-HMGB1 and Lc-HMGB2 play important roles in DNA recombination, replication, gene transcription, as well as host immune responses against pathogen infection. Overexpression of Lc-HMGB1 and Lc-HMGB2 significantly up-regulates the expression of immune-related genes, indicating their crucial involvement in the immune response.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dan Xu, Qingfei Li, Yan Zhou, Yanan Shen, Wencong Lai, Tingting Hao, Yi Ding, Kangsen Mai, Qinghui Ai
Summary: This study investigated the functional activities and regulation mechanism of large yellow croaker IFN-gamma in fish macrophages. The results showed that LcIFN-gamma expression was upregulated after LPS and poly(I:C) treatment, and rLcIFN-gamma enhanced phagocytic ability and induced M1 polarization in macrophages. Additionally, rLcIFN-gamma activated the JAK-STAT signaling pathway and upregulated IFN-stimulated gene expression. Furthermore, rLcIFN-gamma also activated other signaling cascades such as MAPK and AKT pathways in addition to the classical JAK-STAT pathway.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Haiying Liang, Rongcheng Liang, Huijuan Wang, Xiaolin Zhang, Xiaojun Yan, Wang Shen
Summary: This study identified LCapelin in Larimichthys crocea and demonstrated its important role in host defense against bacterial infections. The results suggest that LCapelin may have potential application in developing new strategies to combat infectious diseases in teleosts.
Article
Fisheries
Xiaoqin Yuan, Yi Rong, You Chen, Chaoqun Ren, Yufan Meng, Yinnan Mu, Xinhua Chen
Summary: Interleukin-4 (IL-4) and IL-13 are closely related cytokines that play key roles in the Th-2 immune response. In the large yellow croaker, four IL-4/13 receptor subunit genes have been identified, showing conserved characteristic domains and involvement in the immune response to pathogenic infections.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Bin Shen, Siyu Zhang, Fengxin Li, Jing Xu, Yuqin Zhang, Jianshe Zhang
Summary: This study conducted functional analyses for two ISG15 homologues in Larimichthys crocea and found that they play important roles in immune regulation and host immune defense against viral and bacterial infection.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Xiang-Yu Wu, Li Nie, Xin-Jiang Lu, Chen-Jie Fei, Jiong Chen
Summary: In this study, the role of PPAR gamma in immune regulation in teleost fish was investigated. Results showed that the expression of LcPPAR gamma changed during infection and DHA treatment, and was associated with the expression of immune-related genes.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Jiayu Chen, Jinji Lin, Feifei Yu, Zhiming Zhong, Qiwen Liang, Huanying Pang, Siyu Wu
Summary: This study analyzed the immune strategy of Crassostrea hongkongensis (C. hongkongensis) against Vibrio parahaemolyticus (V. Parahemolyticus) infection through immune enzyme activities and transcriptome analysis. The findings revealed significant increases in immune enzyme activities and differential gene expression after infection, suggesting the stimulation of immune response in C. hongkongensis by V. parahaemolyticus. The enrichment of immune-related genes in Toll-like receptor (TLR) pathway was identified through transcriptome analysis, and the upregulation of TLR4-MyD88 pathway genes was validated using qRT-PCR. These results indicate the involvement of TLR4-MyD88 pathway in the immune response of C. hongkongensis against Vibrio infection.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
A. Yang, W. Li, Z. Tao, H. Ye, Z. Xu, Y. Li, Y. Gao, X. Yan
Summary: This study found that Vibrio harveyi isolates from maricultured species in eastern China displayed significant genetic diversity, varied antimicrobial resistance, and different plasmid profiles. Most isolates from fish hosts carried plasmids, and those with plasmids showed higher virulence to large yellow croaker.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Weibin Zhang, Chunhua Zhu, Hongshu Chi, Xiaodong Liu, Hui Gong, Anhua Xie, Weiqiang Zheng, Jia Chen, Na Zhang, Yunkun Wu
Summary: The study utilized mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) as carriers to prepare an oral nanovaccine against Vibrio alginolyticus in large yellow croaker, showing time-dependent oscillation regulation patterns of immune response in the intestine, spleen, and head kidney tissues of the vaccinated fish.
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR PROBES
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Qiangde Liu, Si Zhu, Zengqi Zhao, Tingting Hao, Xiang Xu, Shangzhe Han, Yueru Li, Kangsen Mai, Qinghui Ai
Summary: LcTFEB plays a critical role in the regulation of antiviral immune responses in fish macrophages. It acts as a negative feedback mediator, limiting virus-induced inflammatory responses. Its activity is independent of mTORC1 and is positively correlated with the expression of antiviral immune genes.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Qianqian Li, Juanjuan Liu, Mengli Chen, Kelong Ma, Tianming Wang, Daqiang Wu, Guiming Yan, Changzhong Wang, Jing Shao
Summary: This study revealed the impact of various experimental conditions on the numbers and relative abundance of Candida albicans and Candida glabrata single biofilms and mixed biofilms. The results showed that both species thrived in RPMI-1640 medium under dynamic conditions at 24 hours. In mixed biofilms, C. albicans usually had a higher predominance over C. glabrata compared to single biofilms, and a higher initial inoculum promoted increased numbers and relative abundance of both species.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Dexiang Huang, Bing Zhang, Tao Han, Guangbin Liu, Xu Chen, Zihao Zhao, Jiaqian Feng, Jingwen Yang, Tianming Wang
Summary: The study classified and analyzed G protein-coupled receptors in sea cucumbers, identifying several signaling pathways related to reproduction, including neuroactive ligand-receptor interaction, the mTOR and Wnt signaling pathways. Transcriptome analysis revealed hundreds of GPCRs expressed in the reproductive organs of sea cucumbers, with 7 ovary and 8 testis-specific GPCRs identified.
Article
Zoology
Bing Zhang, Jing-Wen Yang, Tao Han, De-Xiang Huang, Zi-Hao Zhao, Jia-Qian Feng, Nai-Ming Zhou, Hong-Qing Xie, Tian-Ming Wang
Summary: In this study, a novel 5-HT receptor (Aj5-HT4/6) from the sea cucumber Apostichopus japonicus was identified and characterized. The receptor was found to be involved in the movement and metabolism of sea cucumbers. Experiments showed that treatment with 5-HT induced internalization of Aj5-HT4/6 into the cytoplasm and led to an increase in cAMP levels and MAP kinase phosphorylation in a dose-dependent manner.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL ZOOLOGY PART A-ECOLOGICAL AND INTEGRATIVE PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Zhijun Han, Xiaofen Tan, Juan Sun, Tianming Wang, Guiming Yan, Changzhong Wang, Kelong Ma
Summary: This study established a murine model of UC with C. albicans colonization and comprehensively examined the major bioactive constituents and potential mechanism of SHD against UC with fungal dysbiosis using systems pharmacology and in vivo transcriptomics. The results indicated that SHD could be a candidate for the treatment of fungal dysbiosis-associated UC via TLR4-NF-kappa B and PI3K-Akt signaling pathways.
Article
Fisheries
Zihao Zhao, Hao Peng, Tao Han, Zhijing Jiang, Jieyi Yuan, Xue Liu, Xiaoqian Wang, Yuexing Zhang, Tianming Wang
Summary: From transcriptomic data of largemouth bass, an IL8R highly homologous to teleost IL-8Rs was identified. Phylogenetic analysis compared M. salmoides IL-8 receptor (MsCXCR2) with the C-X-C motif chemokine receptor 2 subfamily. Results showed activation of MsCXCR2 by LcIL-8, internalization of the receptor, and ERK phosphorylation. Constitutive expression of MsCXCR2 in examined tissues, with significant upregulation in the liver and head kidney of diseased fish, was observed.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yue Yang, Ning Li, Tian-Ming Wang, Lei Di
Summary: Despite the progress made in lung cancer research, targeting the tumor microenvironment (TME) remains a challenge. Natural products play a crucial role in cancer therapy, and research on TME is essential for developing more effective treatments.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ziyu Xie, Jing Chen, Yanxin Chen, Tianming Wang, Xia Jiang, Yiming Xie, Can-Zhong Lu
Summary: By synthesizing Pd modified ZnIn2S4/P25 heterostructures, the H2 evolution rate of the photocatalyst was significantly increased under simulated sunlight and visible light irradiation. This enhancement was mainly attributed to the physicochemical properties of the catalysts and the strong electronic interaction between Pd modified ZnIn2S4 and P25.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Xiankun Chang, Mingliang Liu, TianMing Wang
Summary: This paper proposes a new multitarget tracking algorithm based on video tracking, which builds a depth metric model to predict and track the temporal features, appearance features, and motion features of the targets simultaneously. This algorithm aims to reduce the target recognition switching rate and false alarm rate, and improve tracking accuracy.
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS & MOBILE COMPUTING
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Ting Zhao, Kang Zhang, Gaoxiang Shi, Kelong Ma, Benfan Wang, Jing Shao, Tianming Wang, Changzhong Wang
Summary: Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is a common inflammatory disease of the vagina caused by Candida albicans. Antifungal drugs used to treat VVC are limited in their effectiveness due to drug-resistant strains. This study found that the herbal alkaloid berberine can inhibit the adhesion of C. albicans to vaginal epithelial cells by modulating the expression of certain proteins and balancing inflammatory responses. These findings suggest that berberine may be a potential therapeutic agent for VVC and highlight the potential of natural herbs in antifungal therapies.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Di Zhu, Feng Wu, Hailong Li, Tianming Wang, Lei Bao, Jianping Ge, Hongfang Wang
Summary: High-throughput sequencing and metabarcoding techniques provide unique opportunities to study predator-prey relationships, but the proper correction of tissue bias and the role of species interactions in metabarcoding mixtures are still unclear. This study proposes two tissue bias correction indices and evaluates their effects using mock communities and feeding trials. The study suggests that species interactions can amplify tissue differences and improve tissue bias correction, but caution is needed due to the risk of worse correction with varied species interactions.
MOLECULAR ECOLOGY RESOURCES
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Qing-Ru Bu, Meng-Yuan Bao, Yue Yang, Tian-Ming Wang, Chang-Zhong Wang
Summary: Natural products, particularly functional foods, offer potential in preventing and treating Candida albicans infections by targeting its virulence factors.
Article
Optics
TianMing Wang, BinCheng Li, ShiLei Xiao, MeiYu Wu, Jing Wang
Summary: Thermal stress-induced birefringence is one of the main reasons for the deterioration of beam quality in high-power diode-pumped solid-state lasers. The cavity ring-down (CRD) technique is applied to accurately measure the thermal stress-induced birefringence and relevant stress-optical constant of laser crystals. The experimental results demonstrate that CRD is a highly sensitive and accurate technique, which can be helpful for evaluating and optimizing the performance of high-power laser systems.
OPTICS COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xue Liu, Jiaqian Feng, Zhijing Jiang, Guangbo Zhang, Xiuwen Xu, Jixiu Wang, Jingwen Yang, Tianming Wang
Summary: In the neuroendocrine system, corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) activates CRHRs and plays a vital role in the HPA/HPI axis. Two CRHR1 subtypes, LcCRHR1-1 and LcCRHR1-2, were identified in Larimichthys crocea genome and were found to be highly homologous to known teleost CRHRs. These receptors were found to be localized in the cell membrane and respond to LcCRH by increasing cAMP, Ca2+ and mitogen-activated protein kinase phosphorylation. LcCRHR1s were expressed in various tissues, with high expression in the brain and ovaries, and shown to be specifically localized in ovarian follicle cells. This study suggests that the CRH/CRHR1 system may be involved in the neuroendocrine regulation of reproduction in L. crocea.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jiaqian Feng, Jingwen Yang, Zhijing Jiang, Naiming Zhou, Xue Liu, Guangbo Zhang, Xiaojun Yan, Jixiu Wang, Xiuwen Xu, Su Guo, Tianming Wang
Summary: Melatonin is an important regulator of physiological activities in vertebrates, particularly in circadian or seasonal rhythm control. This study focused on investigating the melatonin signaling system in the large yellow croaker, a marine fish with circadian body color change behavior. The researchers discovered multiple intracellular signaling pathways mediated by melatonin receptors in this fish species, and they constructed a comprehensive model of the melatonin signaling system in the hypothalamic-pituitary neuroendocrine axis. Additionally, a novel regulatory pathway involving melatonin and certain neuropeptides was discovered, which plays a role in chromatophore mobilization and physiological color change.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Wang Tian-Ming, Chen Yan-Xin, Tong Mei-Hong, Lin Shi-Wei, Zhou Jing-Wen, Jiang Xia, Lu Can-Zhong
Summary: The self-organized TiO2 nanotube arrays prepared by anodization exhibit excellent photoelectrochemical performance, benefiting from increased utilization of both UV and visible light irradiation.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF STRUCTURAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)