Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Rodolfo Bernal-Gamboa, Jesus Garcia-Salazar, A. Matias Gamez
Summary: The study found that habituation occurs in the pupa of Tenebrio molitor after repeated stimulation, but response recovery can occur when exposed to different stimuli. These findings support the significant role of habituation in the survival of the species.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Yudong Zheng, Cuihong Hou, Jian Chen, Hongming Wang, Hang Yuan, Naijie Hu, Lili Shi, Shuang Zhang
Summary: This study examined the effects of replacing fishmeal with yellow mealworm on the growth, enzyme activity, resistance to Vibrio parahaemolyticus, intestinal microbiota, and hemolymph transcriptome in Pacific white shrimp. The results showed that replacing fishmeal with yellow mealworm significantly improved the growth performance and enzyme activity of the shrimp. The composition of intestinal microbiota was also affected by the substitution. This study provides valuable insights into the potential use of yellow mealworm as a protein source in shrimp aquaculture.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nanxiong Chen, Jiaojiao Jin, Yibin Chen, Yicheng Hu, Yuchun Shen, Sedong Li
Summary: This study compared the transcriptome of Litopenaeus vannamei Zoea larvae and adults infected by Vibrio parahaemolyticus using high-throughput Illumina sequencing. The results showed that pathways involved in the innate immune response were more enriched in the Zoea stage compared to the adult stage, suggesting the existence of innate immunity against Vibrio vulnificus during the Zoea larvae stage. These findings provide useful information for the study of innate immunity in shrimp larvae.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Xinjia Lv, Shihao Li, Yang Yu, Xiaojun Zhang, Fuhua Li
Summary: This study reveals that a crustin called LvCrustin I-2 can resist bacterial infection by regulating the balance of intestinal microbiota and has an impact on the intestinal epithelial barrier and immune function in shrimp.
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Roberta Moruzzo, Francesco Riccioli, Salomon Espinosa Diaz, Chiara Secci, Giulio Poli, Simone Mancini
Summary: This review analyzes the potential of mealworms in circular production systems, discussing their applications in various industries and highlighting the widespread attention they have garnered due to their economic and environmental impacts. Mealworms are considered a good example of insects in circular production systems.
Article
Fisheries
Miao Miao, Shihao Li, Yang Yu, Fuhua Li
Summary: Two genes, LvLysM1 and LvLysM2, encoding LysM-containing proteins were identified in Litopenaeus vannamei shrimp, and their functions and potential genetic markers for disease resistance breeding were analyzed. LvLysM2 showed binding activity with different bacterial polysaccharides, while LvLysM1 did not. Knocking down LvLysM1 or LvLysM2 resulted in increased mortality of shrimp after Vibrio parahaemolyticus infection, and some SNPs in these genes were correlated with shrimp resistance to VpAHPND.
DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Le Zhang, Hong-Xia Wu, Wei-Jie Li, Fang Qiao, Wen-Bing Zhang, Zhen-Yu Du, Mei-Ling Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of replacing soybean meal with yellow mealworm meal at different proportions on the flesh quality of Nile tilapia. The results showed that when the replacement ratio reached 30% and 45%, the muscle protein and lipid content significantly decreased. The hardness, gumminess, and proportion of thin myofibers in the fillets also increased in the 45% replacement group.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Handong Li, Rongrong Xue, Jian Sun, Hong Ji
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of replacing dietary soybean meal with yellow mealworm on the flesh quality of grass carp. The results showed that dietary yellow mealworm did not affect the growth performance and antioxidant capacity of grass carp, but it improved muscle texture and protein content without impacting food safety.
Article
Fisheries
Seong-Mok Jeong, Sanaz Khosravi, Kang-Woong Kim, Bong-Joo Lee, Sang-Woo Hur, Sang-Guan You, Sang-Min Lee
Summary: The study demonstrated that mealworm meal could be a promising alternative protein source for juvenile black porgy, affecting the fish's growth and fillet lipid content. However, it did not impact overall performance or antioxidant enzyme activity in the fish.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Dominic Rovai, Maxwell Ortgies, Samir Amin, Sara Kuwahara, Gregory Schwartz, Ruta Lesniauskas, Jeff Garza, Amy Lammert
Summary: Edible insects are a sustainable food source for the growing population. Using carrot pomace as feed for mealworm larvae can improve commercial mealworm growth efficiency. This research provides insights into utilizing commercial waste streams to enhance the growth of sustainable protein sources.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yang-Ju Son, In-Kyeong Hwang, Chu Won Nho, Sang Min Kim, Soo Hee Kim
Summary: Mealworms are found to have high carbohydrate content, with fructose being the most abundant free sugar. Chitin, as a major component in mealworm carbohydrate, exhibits a softer texture compared to crustacean chitin and demonstrates superior anti-inflammatory effects. These findings suggest that mealworm chitin and chitosan could be novel resources with unique advantages in industries.
Article
Fisheries
Yuanmao Yao, Lili Shi, Wei Xiao, Sixin Guo, Saiya Liu, Haoyang Li, Shuang Zhang
Summary: PAH is a key enzyme involved in immune defense reactions by providing the starting material for synthesizing catecholamines and melanin. LvPAH was identified from Litopenaeus vannamei, showing constitutive expression with the highest levels in the eyestalk. Inhibition of LvPAH resulted in decreased survival rates and increased viral loads in L. vannamei after WSSV infection.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Xianliang Zhao, Dong Yang, Mingqi Zhong, Zhongyang Lin, Defu Yao, Yueling Zhang
Summary: In this study, the researchers identified the outer membrane protein LamB of V. parahaemolyticus and its interaction with shrimp hemocyanin. They also found that LamB could down-regulate the expression of Toll2, LGBP, and hemocyanin, and increase bacterial loading in shrimp hemolymph.
Article
Entomology
Maria Luigia Vommaro, Joachim Kurtz, Anita Giglio
Summary: The study provides an updated overview of the morphology of circulating immune cells from mealworm beetle adults, revealing four main cell types and highlighting the morphological plasticity and various activities of haemocytes. The research also confirms the suitability of T. molitor haemocytes as a model for studying evolutionarily conserved cellular mechanisms, shedding light on the dynamic processes of proliferation, turnover, and transdifferentiation in the haemolymph.
Article
Immunology
Mediha Yildirim-Aksoy, Rashida Eljack, Eric Peatman, Benjamin H. Beck
Summary: This study evaluated the changes in hematology, immunology, and biochemical values in the hemolymph of shrimp infected with Vibrio parahaemolyticus. The results showed that shrimp's immune response was altered, and the hemolymph parameters could be used to assess the health status of shrimp.
MICROBIAL PATHOGENESIS
(2022)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
M. Henry, L. Gasco, G. Piccolo, E. Fountoulaki
ANIMAL FEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2015)
Article
Fisheries
M. A. Henry, C. Nikoloudaki, C. Tsigenopoulos, G. Rigos
DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY
(2015)
Article
Fisheries
Fotini Kokou, Elena Sarropoulou, Efthimia Cotou, George Rigos, Morgane Henry, Maria Alexis, Maroudio Kentouri
JOURNAL OF THE WORLD AQUACULTURE SOCIETY
(2015)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Laura Gasco, Morgane Henry, Giovanni Piccolo, Stefania Marono, Francesco Gai, Manuela Renna, Carola Lussiana, Efthimia Antonopoulou, Paula Mola, Stavros Chatzifotis
ANIMAL FEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2016)
Article
Fisheries
M. A. Henry, L. Gasco, S. Chatzifotis, G. Piccolo
DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Fisheries
M. A. Henry, F. Gai, P. Enes, A. Perez-Jimenez, L. Gasco
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Fisheries
Fotini Kokou, Morgane Henry, Chrisa Nikoloudaki, Christiana Kounna, Antigoni Vasilaki, Eleni Fountoulaki
AQUACULTURE NUTRITION
(2019)
Article
Fisheries
Fotini Kokou, Roberto Bastias, Konstantina Kokkari, Pantelis Katharios, Efthimia Cotou, Nikos Seimenis, Manolis Vasilakis, Nikos Papandroulakis, Morgane Henry, George Rigos
Article
Parasitology
Morgane A. Henry, Fotini Kokou, Oswaldo Palenzuela, George Pyrenis, George Rigos
FOLIA PARASITOLOGICA
(2020)
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
L. Gasco, A. Jozefiak, M. Henry
Summary: Insects are gaining attention as potential substitutes in animal feed due to high protein levels and beneficial bioactive compounds, which have been shown to enhance animal health and disease resistance. Further research is needed to explore the potential immunostimulating properties of insects and their similarities to pathogens.
JOURNAL OF INSECTS AS FOOD AND FEED
(2021)
Review
Fisheries
George Michail, Panagiotis Berillis, Christos Nakas, Morgane Henry, Eleni Mente
Summary: This article presents, for the first time, the normal reference range values of haematological parameters for European sea bass and gilthead seabream through an extensive literature review. The article also discusses the factors influencing these parameters and proposes guidelines on reporting units.
JOURNAL OF FISH DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
M. A. Henry, E. Golomazou, A. Asimaki, P. Psofakis, E. Fountoulaki, E. Mente, C. I. Rumbos, C. G. Athanassiou, I. T. Karapanagiotidis
Summary: Feeding gilthead seabream with full-fat and defatted superworm meals can modulate their immune system and potentially increase disease resistance.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Morgane A. Henry, Eleni Fountoulaki, Antigoni Vasilaki, George Rigos, Fotini Kokou, Vasileios Karalazos
Article
Fisheries
G. Rigos, M. Henry, C. Tsigenopoulos
BULLETIN OF THE EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF FISH PATHOLOGISTS
(2015)