Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Liang Dai, Yingjue Tang, Wenjun Zhou, Yanqi Dang, Qiaoli Sun, Zhipeng Tang, Mingzhe Zhu, Guang Ji
Summary: Mesalamine treatment partially restored the disrupted gut microbiota diversity and community composition in ulcerative colitis (UC) patients. Many genera and metabolites were significantly altered in UC group and reversed by mesalamine, indicating its beneficial role in modulating gut microbiota signature with correlated metabolites in different pathways as potential therapeutic targets and biomarkers for UC.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Zhimin Miao, Yong Lai, Yingying Zhao, Lingmin Chen, Jianeng Zhou, Chunyan Li, Yan Wang
Summary: This study demonstrated the hepatoprotective effects of SCU in carbon tetrachloride-induced liver injury by regulating lipid metabolism, bile acid homeostasis, liver signaling pathways, and gut microbiota composition. SCU, originating from a functional food, showed promising potential as a protective agent against liver injury.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Chengqin Zhang, Ying Zhang, Tiantian Zhao, Tingting Mou, Wang Jing, Jian Chen, Wenqian Hao, Shuo Gu, Meirong Cui, Yue Sun, Binbin Wei
Summary: This study demonstrates that schisandrin can effectively improve cognitive impairment in rats with Alzheimer's disease by regulating the imbalance of gut microbiota, providing potential therapeutic benefits.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Zaiquan Dong, Xiaoling Shen, Yanni Hao, Jin Li, Haizhen Xu, Li Yin, Weihong Kuang
Summary: This study investigates the composition and metabolic function of the gut microbiota in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) during antidepressant treatment, and finds that alterations in gut microbiota may be associated with the response to antidepressants.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Huimin Li, Shue Wang, Shuai Wang, Hai Yu, Wenhao Yu, Xiaomin Ma, Xiaodong He
Summary: This study explains the mechanism of the hypolipidemic effect of atorvastatin through a multi-omics perspective, focusing on the intestinal microbiome and metabolomics. The results suggest that atorvastatin may lower blood lipid levels by altering the intestinal microbiome and improving the metabolic profiles in the gut and blood.
DRUG DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND THERAPY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
M. Mohamed Mahroop Raja, N. Reehana, A. Asrar Ahamed, A. Fasila Begum
Summary: The study observed the gradual increase of multiple antibiotic resistances in gram negative organisms such as Klebsiella pneumoniae and Proteus vulgaris, which are major causes of infection worldwide. Among nearly a hundred urine samples, 16 samples were found to contain plasmids with resistance to various antibiotics. The research focused on determining the resistant plasmid patterns in multi drug resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae and Proteus vulgaris isolated from urinary tract infection sites in hospital patients, as well as detecting and characterizing antimicrobial metabolites derived from marine sediments that exhibit potent activity against multidrug resistant pathogens.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Jie Gao, Nian Zhou, Yongkang Wu, Mengna Lu, Qixue Wang, Chenyi Xia, Mingmei Zhou, Ying Xu
Summary: PS cDKO mice show metabolic and microbiotic changes at both early and mature ages, with disturbed metabolic pathways involving glycine, serine and threonine metabolism, glyoxylate and dicarboxylate metabolism, pentose and glucuronate interconversions, starch and sucrose metabolism, and citrate cycle. The altered gut microbiota, including increases in Lactobacillus and decreases in norank_f_Muribaculaceae, Lachnospiraceae_NK4A136_group, Mucispirillum, and Odoribacter, are associated with differential metabolite levels.
JOURNAL OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Shasha Ge, Cuiping Liao, Duna Su, Tunuo Mula, Zhula Gegen, Zhiyong Li, Ya Tu
Summary: This study investigated the action mechanism of Wuwei Qingzhuo San (WQS) on hyperlipidemic mice induced by a high-fat diet (HFD) using 16S rRNA gene sequencing and metabolomics. The results showed that WQS improved HFD-induced hyperlipidemia by regulating metabolic disorders and intestinal flora imbalance.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Jing Shao, Zhaocheng Li, Yanping Gao, Kairui Zhao, Minling Lin, Yadi Li, Shumei Wang, Yi Liu, Lei Chen
Summary: The flavonoids in Sophora flavescens extract were found to attenuate UC by regulating gut microbiota, reversing abnormal metabolisms, and regulating short-chain fatty acids synthesis. This study highlights the potential of specific bacteria enriched by the extract in treating UC.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Bo Liu, Yige Li, Lijun Suo, Wei Zhang, Hongyun Cao, Ruicai Wang, Jiahui Luan, Xiaofeng Yu, Liang Dong, Wenjing Wang, Shiyang Xu, Shiyong Lu, Mei Shi
Summary: By analyzing lung tissue flushing solutions and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid samples from patients with lung cancer and non-lung cancer using multi-omics technologies, the study found significant changes in lung microbiota and metabolites in lung cancer patients, which may be associated with the occurrence and progression of lung cancer. Additionally, potential clinical diagnostic markers for lung cancer were identified.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yong Wen, Yu Zhan, Shiyu Tang, Fang Liu, Rong Wu, Pengfei Kong, Qian Li, Xuegui Tang
Summary: This study explores the analgesic effect and mechanism of a traditional Chinese medicine compound Zuotong Capsule on cancer pain. The results demonstrate that this compound can significantly alleviate the severity of cancer pain by inhibiting the release of inflammatory factors and regulating the levels of neurotransmitters. These findings provide a theoretical basis for further research and application of traditional Chinese medicine compounds.
PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Fangchao Song, Jennifer V. Kuehl, Arjun Chandran, Adam P. Arkin
Summary: In this study, a direct PCR method was evaluated as a cost-effective and time-saving alternative to traditional DNA extraction methods for analyzing microbial communities. The direct PCR method showed comparable efficiency to the conventional DNeasy PowerSoil protocol, with higher efficiency for extracting gDNA from Gram-negative strains. This method is significantly less expensive and faster, making it a potential solution for high-throughput large-scale bacterial community analysis.
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Yuan-Cheng Si, Chen-Chen Ren, Er-Wei Zhang, Zhao-Xia Kang, Xi-Ya Mo, Qing-Qing Li, Bo Chen
Summary: This study investigated the effects of acupuncture on high-fat-diet-induced obesity by using an integrated approach of 16S rRNA gene sequencing and HPLC-MS metabolic profiling. The results showed that acupuncture can regulate the relative abundances of gut microbiota and metabolites, and is associated with obesity-related metabolic pathways.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CHINESE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xiaqing Yu, Wen Jiang, Russell Oliver Kosik, Yingchun Song, Qiong Luo, Tingting Qiao, Junyu Tong, Simin Liu, Chengwen Deng, Shanshan Qin, Zhongwei Lv, Dan Li
Summary: The study found that patients with thyroid carcinoma show significant changes in gut microbiota compared to healthy controls, with 70% of patients having increased levels of Proteobacteria-types. Microbiota analysis can distinguish thyroid carcinoma patients from healthy controls.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yuetao Liu, Hui Zhang, Wentian Lu, Tao Jiang
Summary: This study explored the mechanism of Rougui (RG) against chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG) using amalgamated strategies. The results showed that RG exerted therapeutic effects on CAG by regulating the imbalance of gut microbiota and intervening in metabolic pathways. The active ingredients of RG played a key role in exerting the drug's effect.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Virginia Sanchez-Navarro, Vajihe Shahrokh, Silvia Martinez-Martinez, Jose A. Acosta, Maria Almagro, Maria Martinez-Mena, Carolina Boix-Fayos, Elvira Diaz-Pereira, Raul Zornoza
Summary: This research evaluated the short-term effects of alley cropping with reduced tillage on soil CO2 and N2O emissions and soil total organic carbon (TOC) in an almond orchard. The results showed that alley cropping can increase farm productivity and reduce CO2 emissions, but the growth of evergreen alley crops is essential for short-term increases in soil organic matter.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Rosa Francaviglia, Maria Almagro, Heikki Lehtonen, Roman Huppi, Jesus Rodrigo-Comino
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Virginia Sanchez-Navarro, Silvia Martinez-Martinez, Jose A. Acosta, Maria Almagro, Maria Martinez-Mena, Carolina Boix-Fayos, Elvira Diaz-Pereira, Abdelmalek Temnani, Pablo Berrios, Alejandro Perez-Pastor, Raul Zornoza
Summary: This study assessed the potential of alley cropping in mitigating soil greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing C sequestration, and increasing land productivity in a semiarid Mediterranean orchard. The findings showed that alley cropping did not significantly increase soil organic carbon and total nitrogen, but contributed to complementary commodities and overall land productivity.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Onurcan Ozbolat, Virginia Sanchez-Navarro, Raul Zornoza, Marcos Egea-Cortines, Jessica Cuartero, Margarita Ros, Jose A. Pascual, Carolina Boix-Fayos, Maria Almagro, Joris de Vente, Elvira Diaz-Pereira, Maria Martinez-Mena
Summary: This study aimed to assess the impact of reduced tillage and green manure on soil properties and bacterial community structure in a rainfed Mediterranean almond orchard. The results showed that a combination of reduced tillage and green manure increased soil organic matter and total nitrogen content, as well as the presence of beneficial bacteria associated with soil productivity.
Article
Polymer Science
Jose M. Orts, Juan Parrado, Jose A. Pascual, Angel Orts, Jessica Cuartero, Manuel Tejada, Margarita Ros
Summary: In this study, Tenebrio molitor larvae were fed polyurethane foam and degraded the polymer by 35% in 17 days, resulting in a 14% weight loss in the mealworms. Changes in the gut bacterial community and diversity of T. molitor were observed, which may be associated with the colonization of species involved in polyurethane degradation. The physical and structural biodegradation of polyurethane by T. molitor was analyzed and compared to the original polymer using FTIR, TGA, and SEM.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Maria Almagro, Elvira Diaz-Pereira, Carolina Boix-Fayos, Raul Zornoza, Virginia Sanchez-Navarro, Paula Re, Cristina Fernandez, Maria Martinez-Mena
Summary: Soils are important for ecosystem services and climate change mitigation. Crop diversification is a promising strategy to combat soil erosion, degradation, and ensure food security. This study found that crop diversification improved soil health without compromising crop yields, highlighting its importance in semiarid Mediterranean conditions.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chokri Zaghdoud, Irene Ollio, Cristobal J. Solano, Jesus Ochoa, Juan Suardiaz, Juan A. Fernandez, Maria del Carmen Martinez Ballesta
Summary: Red LED light enhances seed germination and plant growth by promoting water uptake and metabolite redistribution. It improves the germination speed and nutrient absorption of pepper seeds, leading to better germination performance and water flux.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Angelo Signore, Fabio Amoruso, Victor M. Gallegos-Cedillo, Perla A. Gomez, Jesus Ochoa, Catalina Egea-Gilabert, Antonio Costa-Perez, Raul Dominguez-Perles, Diego A. Moreno, Jose Antonio Pascual, Juan A. Fernandez
Summary: By using agro-industrial compost as a substitute for peat, the growth of rocket salad can be improved without negatively affecting yield and dry weight percentage. This compost can also enhance the concentration of phytochemicals and vitamin C in the plants.
Review
Plant Sciences
Angel Carrascosa, Jose Antonio Pascual, Margarita Ros, Spyridon A. Petropoulos, Maria del Mar Alguacil
Summary: This review summarizes the latest literature on the management and cultivation practices of Portulaca oleracea, aiming to provide useful information for farmers and stakeholders to introduce it as a complementary/alternative crop and for the phytoremediation of degraded agricultural land.
Article
Horticulture
Perla A. Gomez, Catalina Egea-Gilabert, Almudena Gimenez, Rachida Rania Benaissa, Fabio Amoruso, Angelo Signore, Victor M. Gallegos-Cedillo, Jesus Ochoa, Juan A. Fernandez
Summary: This study assessed the impact of PLA film on the shelf-life of fresh-cut wild rocket and sea fennel. The results showed that using PLA-based bags could reduce the environmental impact of food products compared to petroleum-based bags.
Review
Soil Science
Rosa Francaviglia, Maria Almagro, Jose Luis Vicente-Vicente
Summary: Intensive agriculture causes land degradation and other environmental problems. Sustainable agricultural practices, such as reduced tillage, growing cover crops, and implementing crop residue retention measures, have been proposed as cost-effective solutions. However, there are still technical and socio-economic barriers that restrict their adoption.
Review
Horticulture
Cinthia Najera, Victor M. Gallegos-Cedillo, Margarita Ros, Jose Antonio Pascual
Summary: The increasing demand for high-quality and highly nutritious food has led to the development of agricultural innovation, such as vertical farming (VF), which allows for sustainable food production with reduced space and resources. Light, particularly LED lighting, plays a crucial role in vertical farming and has shown great improvements in productivity. However, there is a lack of analysis on research carried out in the VF system, and more information is needed on the parameters for optimal production. This review analyzes scientific articles from the SCOPUS database and highlights the growth of VF research, with China being a prominent location for field experiments.
Review
Horticulture
Juan A. Fernandez, Miren Edurne Ayastuy, Damian Pablo Belladonna, Maria Micaela Comezana, Josefina Contreras, Isabel de Maria Mourao, Luciano Orden, Roberto A. Rodriguez
Summary: Organic farming is a holistic approach to sustainable agriculture that focuses on promoting agroecosystem health and minimizing environmental impact. Recent research has shown that plant material, soil management, crop nutrition, and pest control play crucial roles in organic vegetable production. By innovating and conducting research, industry, researchers, and farmers can reduce the environmental impact of horticultural practices.
Article
Soil Science
He Zhang, Aurore Degre, Caroline De Clerck, Shuangshuang Li, Jinshan Lian, Yuanyuan Peng, Tao Sun, Lindan Luo, Yanan Yue, Guihua Li, Jianfeng Zhang
Summary: The continuous expansion of sandy soil poses a threat to crop security. The use of chitin-rich organic material and attapulgite as soil amendments can improve degraded soil by increasing nutrient content and enzyme activity and altering bacterial community structure. This study provides insights into the link between soil properties, bacterial community structure, and microbial carbon metabolism function.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Xian Zhou, Yi Jiang, Ganghua Leng, Wanting Ling, Jian Wang
Summary: Bound Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) residues have significant impacts on soil pollution remediation. The addition of exogenous functional microbial consortium and glomalin-related soil protein (GRSP) can promote the degradation of bound PAH residues. This study fills the cognitive gap of GRSP in regulating the degradation of bound PAH residues in soil.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Soil Science
Xinyu Zhao, Evrim Elcin, Lizhi He, Meththika Vithanage, Xiaokai Zhang, Jie Wang, Shuo Wang, Yun Deng, Nabeel Khan Niazi, Sabry M. Shaheen, Hailong Wang, Zhenyu Wang
Summary: The increase of cultivated varieties of Chinese herbal remedies, the expansion of cultivation area, and long-term monoculture cropping have led to aggravated problems of soil diseases, yield loss, and quality reduction. Biochar, as a carbon-rich material, has the potential to improve soil quality and alleviate continuous crop obstacles for Chinese herbal remedies.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
Editorial Material
Soil Science
Melanie M. Pollierer, Anton Potapov, Andrey Zaitsev
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Yajie Wang, Jiefeng Li, Yongfen Wei, Zhiyi Deng, Xiaodi Hao, Fusheng Li
Summary: This study investigates the impacts of heavy metal pollution caused by coal production on soil microbial ecology in the semi-arid region of Heilongjiang. The results reveal negative correlations between heavy metals and bacterial abundance and diversity. Twelve sensitive bacterial taxa and corresponding models were identified. Water content and total phosphorus were also found to play vital roles in regulating the bacterial community in the soil.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Sujit Das, Sunanda Biswas, B. Ramakrishnan, T. K. Das, T. J. Purakayastha, B. H. Gawade, Priya Singh, Partha Sarathi Ghorai, Saloni Tripathy, Kanchan Sinha
Summary: This study assessed the impact of conservation agriculture on the biological soil health index in a rice-wheat system in the Indo-Gangetic Plains. The results showed that zero till direct seeded rice and crop residue incorporation could improve soil organic carbon, enzyme activities, and microbial population. Specifically, the inclusion of mungbean residues and sesbania brown manuring significantly increased the abundance of the nifH gene in the soil.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Xingxiu Huang, Genxing Pan, Lianqing Li, Xuhui Zhang, Hailong Wang, Nanthi Bolan, Bhupinder Pal Singh, Chongjian Ma, Fuwei Liang, Yanjie Chen, Huashou Li
Summary: The study evaluated the effects of using a mixture of biomass waste ash and biochar on soil pH, heavy metal remediation, and plant growth. The results showed that the mixed use could ameliorate soil acidification, reduce absorption of cadmium and lead by plants, and promote plant growth. The special fertilizer prepared from the mixture can be used to promote crop growth and reduce environmental pollution.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Astrid C. H. Jaeger, Martin Hartmann, Rafaela Feola Conz, Johan Six, Emily F. Solly
Summary: This study investigates the effects of tree mortality on soil microbial communities using a mesocosm experiment. The results show that tree death influenced soil microbial abundance and composition, with the potential to affect soil processes in forest ecosystems.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Dane C. Elmquist, Subodh Adhikari, Ina Popova, Sanford D. Eigenbrode
Summary: This study investigated the effects of soil arthropod communities from cereal-based agroecosystems on wheat plant growth and above-belowground interactions. The results showed that wheat grown in soils with arthropod communities had better growth and defense against aphids, compared to wheat grown in soils without arthropod communities.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Lei Wang, Jing Wang, Zhonghou Tang, Jidong Wang, Yongchun Zhang
Summary: This study found that the application of organic fertilizer enhances carbon and phosphorus cycling enzyme activities in soil, reshapes the soil microbial community structure, and regulates the interactions between these crucial indicators through soil organic carbon.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Soil Science
M. Pawlett, N. T. Girkin, L. Deeks, D. L. Evans, R. Sakrabani, P. Masters, K. Garnett, N. Marquez-Grant
Summary: The modern funeral industry faces environmental risks and challenges, and natural burial offers a more sustainable alternative. However, there is a lack of research comparing the risks and benefits of natural burial practices, including groundwater contamination and atmospheric emissions. More scientific research is needed to understand and regulate funeral options, as well as cultural incentives for natural burial.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Zhongcheng Wang, Jin Zhao, Dan Xiao, Meifeng Chen, Xunyang He
Summary: Root AMF colonization, diversity, and interactions vary with soil depth. Higher soil nutrient levels and root biomass promote colonization but suppress diversity and interactions in the upper soil layer compared to deeper layers.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Zhiyang Zhang, Shiting Zhang, Riikka Rinnan
Summary: This study revealed the mechanisms behind the effects of dung deposition on soil heterotrophic respiration, providing insights for grassland management and carbon feedback prediction in grazed ecosystems.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Ismail Ibrahim Garba, Graham R. Stirling, A. Marcelle Stirling, Alwyn Williams
Summary: Integrating diverse cover crops into dryland crop-fallow rotations can enhance soil nutrient and water retention, suppress soil-borne pests, and improve soil health. The effects on soil nematode communities are modulated by the functional type and mixture composition of the cover crops. Selecting cover crops with appropriate traits can improve soil health through suppression of plant-parasitic nematodes, promotion of free-living nematodes, and enhancement of soil food web complexity.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Min Li, Chao He, Miao Wei, Junmeng Long, Jingru Wang, Xinrong Yang, Kehan Wang, Xueli He
Summary: In extreme desert environments, black septate endophytes (DSE) can benefit the relict plant Gymnocarpos przewalskii by assisting it to survive and maintain ecosystem stability. The colonization of DSE in the roots of G. przewalskii varies significantly with seasons and sites, with soil properties being a major factor affecting the composition of DSE. Additionally, the functional metabolite composition of DSE strains varies greatly with different drought levels and isolates, indicating the potential complementarity between different strains in helping hosts cope with drought stress.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
