Article
Environmental Sciences
Lihua Yang, Xuguo Zhou, Yaocheng Deng, Daoxin Gong, Haifeng Luo, Ping Zhu
Summary: A method was developed to detect the residues of fluopimomide and dimethomorph in taro, showing rapid dissipation of both compounds and residues below the limit of quantitation within 14 days post-application. Dietary risk assessments indicate negligible long-term risks of the fluopimomide/dimethomorph mixed formulation in taro at recommended dosages.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yuting Chen, Hui Ye, Nan Fang, Yuqin Luo, Xiangyun Wang, Yanjie Li, Hongmei He, Youpu Cheng, Changpeng Zhang
Summary: This study aimed to assess the dietary risks associated with pesticide residues in potato and Chrysanthemum products. The results showed that the residues of pymetrozine, a commonly used pesticide, were detected in both crops but at low levels that do not pose a health risk.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Fang Guo, Qiang Zhang, Hong Jiang, Yuan He, Ming Li, Jinjun Ran, Jing Lin, Linwei Tian, Le Ma
Summary: The study indicates that higher potato intake is significantly associated with increased risk of T2D among Western populations, exhibiting a significant dose-response relationship. For GDM, the results suggest a potential association with higher potato intake, although the correlation is not significant.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yusuke Komiya, Makoto Sugiyama, Masaru Ochiai, Nanako Osawa, Yuto Adachi, Shugo Iseki, Keizo Arihara
Summary: The study found that feeding a diet containing olive oil can enhance the endurance of mice and increase the accumulation of intramuscular triacylglycerol. This increased endurance is independent of muscle fiber type. Additionally, no metabolic impairments or differences in growth profiles were observed in mice fed with the olive oil diet compared to the controls.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Young Su Joo, Hyung Woo Kim, Sangmi Lee, Ki Heon Nam, Hae-Ryong Yun, Jong Hyun Jhee, Seung Hyeok Han, Tae-Hyun Yoo, Shin-Wook Kang, Jung Tak Park
Summary: This study used data from the Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study to show that low dietary zinc intake may increase the risk of chronic kidney disease in individuals with normal renal function.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Nasser M. Al-Daghri, Syed Danish Hussain, Abdullah M. Alnaami, Naji Aljohani, Shaun Sabico
Summary: Osteoporosis is a significant public health concern in Saudi Arabia, particularly among the aging population. This study examined the association between dietary calcium intake and osteoporosis risk in Saudi adults. Results showed that the overall mean calcium intake was very low and that certain dietary factors, such as tea intake and consumption of fish and eggs, were associated with a lower risk of osteoporosis.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Shahzad Zafar Iqbal, Amna Mumtaz, Zahid Mahmood, Muhammad Waqas, Abdul Ghaffar, Amir Ismail, Wajeeha Pervaiz
Summary: The study investigated the levels of aflatoxins and ochratoxin A in chili sauce samples from central cities of Pakistan, finding that a majority of the samples exceeded legal limits, posing potential health risks for the local population.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Carlos Eduardo Lourenco, Nadine Marques Nunes-Galbes, Riccardo Borgheresi, Luciana Oranges Cezarino, Flavio Pinheiro Martins, Lara Bartocci Liboni
Summary: This study investigates individuals' predisposition to adopt sustainable diets and reduce meat intake, as well as their psychological proximity to meat. The results show that many people have a high predisposition to adopt a sustainable diet but also a high predisposition to consume meat. The main barriers to adopting a plant-based diet are the enjoyment of eating meat and lack of information. Barriers related to meat alternatives remain the highest.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Sukun Lin, Liupeng Yang, Qun Zheng, Yongqing Wang, Dongmei Cheng, Zhixiang Zhang
Summary: This study evaluated the safety and risk of using pyraclostrobin as an indoor fungicide against banana anthracnose for the first time. The dissipation and distribution of pyraclostrobin in banana peel and pulp were studied, and the results showed that the residue levels were below the maximum residue levels established in China. The dietary risk assessment also indicated that the residual level of pyraclostrobin was within the acceptable range for different populations in China.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shoko Aoki, Kazumasa Yamagishi, Koutatsu Maruyama, Rie Kishida, Ai Ikeda, Mitsumasa Umesawa, Cui Renzhe, Yasuhiko Kubota, Mina Hayama-Terada, Yuji Shimizu, Isao Muraki, Hironori Imano, Tomoko Sankai, Takeo Okada, Akihiko Kitamura, Masahiko Kiyama, Hiroyasu Iso
Summary: The study found an inverse association between dietary tocopherol intake and the risk of disabling dementia. However, the high intercorrelation with total tocopherol intake makes the independent effect uncertain, suggesting a diverse diet may help prevent the onset of dementia.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Avneet Oberoi, Caroline Giezenaar, Kylie Lange, Karen L. Jones, Michael Horowitz, Ian Chapman, Stijn Soenen
Summary: This study found that even with relatively low intake of whey protein, there is a risk of blood pressure decrease in older men.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chu Wang, Shujun Dong, Pu Wang, Yanfen Hao, Ruiguo Wang, Su Zhang, Yaxin Wang, Mengdie Fan, Qinghua Zhang, Guibin Jiang
Summary: The research highlighted the importance of updated assessments on transfer of toxic substances in poultry products to better understand human exposure risks. Results showed that different exposure levels of contaminants in feed can affect the transfer rate and depletion rate in eggs, with hens with higher laying rates expediting the clearance of toxic substances. Lower chlorinated congeners tend to be retained in eggs, while transfer rates of toxic substances were lower than previous studies, possibly due to short exposure time and low bioavailability of contaminants.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Xiaojingyuan Xu, Michael Hendryx, Xiaoyun Liang, Ka Kahe, Yueyao Li, Juhua Luo
Summary: The study aimed to examine the association between selenium intake and thyroid cancer risk in postmenopausal women. The results showed no significant association between total selenium intake and thyroid cancer risk, as well as the risk for papillary thyroid cancer.
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
M. Boval, D. Sauvant
Summary: The meta-analysis revealed the impact of sward characteristics on the feeding behavior responses of cattle and small ruminants, highlighting the key influence of bite mass on intake rate. The study also showed fundamental differences in behavior between cattle and small ruminants.
ANIMAL FEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Monireh Sadat Seyyedsalehi, Giulia Collatuzzo, Hamideh Rashidian, Maryam Hadji, Mahin Gholipour, Elham Mohebbi, Farin Kamangar, Eero Pukkala, Inge Huybrechts, Marc J. Gunter, Veronique Chajes, Paolo Boffetta, Kazem Zendehdel
Summary: The study found a positive association between industrial TFAs intake and an increased risk of colon cancer, especially in individuals over 50 years old. In contrast, ruminant TFAs intake does not appear to be associated with CRC. Awareness and regulatory actions regarding hydrogenated oils are needed due to their high consumption in both developed and less developed countries.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Liupeng Yang, Huiya Chen, Qun Zheng, Peiru Luo, Wenjuan Yan, Suqing Huang, Dongmei Cheng, Han Hong Xu, Zhixiang Zhang
Summary: The invasion of red imported fire ants in China is causing increasing damage. A smart nanopesticide that responds to environmental stimuli has been developed to improve insecticidal effects. The smart pesticide showed enhanced toxicity towards fire ants and disrupted their metabolic pathways, providing insight into sustainable pest management.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zixia Song, Shiying Wang, Liupeng Yang, Ruiquan Hou, Ruifei Wang, Ning Zhang, Yongqing Wang, Chao Li, Yuting Tan, Suqing Huang, Jianjun Chen, Zhixiang Zhang
Summary: pH-responsive alginate-based microspheres were synthesized to encapsulate rotenone for pest control. The microspheres showed responses to solution pH levels, allowing controlled release of rotenone at different pH values. The toxicity of rotenone beads to zebrafish and fish embryos was found to be 2-and 4-fold lower than chemical rotenone.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Huai-An Chen, Yu-Jen Lu, Banendu Sunder Dash, Yin-Kai Chao, Jyh-Ping Chen
Summary: Combination chemo-photothermal therapy using HA/PMNPc nanoparticles can effectively treat cancer by reducing the dose of chemotherapeutic drugs and inducing cell death through heat generation. The nanoparticles exhibit targeted delivery, pH-sensitive drug release, and hyperthermia effects, resulting in higher cytotoxicity and apoptosis in cancer cells. In vivo studies demonstrate that the treatment modality inhibits tumor growth and increases survival time in mice.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chih-Hao Chen, Shih-Hsien Chen, Shih-Heng Chen, Andy Deng-Chi Chuang, T. G. Darshan, Jyh-Ping Chen
Summary: An anti-adhesive barrier membrane incorporating hyaluronic acid can prevent fibroblasts attachment and provide lubrication for tendon gliding, while platelet-rich plasma can release growth factors to facilitate tendon recovery and suppress inflammation. In this study, core-shell nanofiber membranes with HA/PRP-infused core and polycaprolactone shell were fabricated and evaluated. The results showed that the membranes could prevent cell penetration, reduce cell attachment, and promote tendon healing in vitro, and the HP11-P NFM exhibited improved efficacy in reducing tendon adhesion and inflammation and promoting tendon healing in vivo.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Review
Entomology
Peiru Luo, Deqiang Qin, Hao Wu, Qun Zheng, Weihua Zhao, Cuiyi Ye, Shigang Shen, Suqing Huang, Dongmei Cheng, Zhixiang Zhang
Summary: Azadirachtin impacts the growth and molting process of insects, causing developmental delays and affecting their survival. This study investigated how azadirachtin affects the growth and intestinal microbiota of adult Harmonia axyridis after feeding on azadirachtin-treated larvae of Spodoptera frugiperda. The results showed that azadirachtin destroyed the intestinal structure, affected the insect intestinal environment, and inhibited the growth and development of H. axyridis. This study enriches the knowledge of the H. axyridis intestinal microbial community and provides guidance for improving the control effect of S. frugiperda.
JOURNAL OF PEST SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Zixia Song, Chao Li, Yuting Tan, Shigang Shen, Yida Gong, Yongqing Wang, Ruifei Wang, Zuraima Hernandez, Jianjun Chen, Zhixiang Zhang
Summary: Control of the invasive pest Spodoptera frugiperda heavily relies on foliar spray with insecticides, which may sometimes be ineffective due to bouncing droplets and hidden larvae. This study formulated three emulsifiable concentrates (CECs) with different oils and evaluated their adhesion properties and control efficiency compared to a standard suspension concentrate (SC). The results showed that CECs improved adhesion and were more effective in reducing S. frugiperda larvae in corn plants.
JOURNAL OF PEST SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Khadija Irshad, Zamin Shaheed Siddiqui, Jianjun Chen, Yamna Rao, Hafiza Hamna Ansari, Danish Wajid, Komal Nida, Xiangying Wei
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the sustainability of bio-priming salt tolerant endophytes for improving plant salt tolerance. Results indicate that Trichoderma hamatum significantly increased the growth and chlorophyll content of crops, and reduced oxidative stress levels. Infrared thermographic images also showed that bio-primed plants were resistant to salt stress.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Darshan Tagadur Govindaraju, Chih-Hao Chen, K. T. Shalumon, Hao-Hsi Kao, Jyh-Ping Chen
Summary: The limited natural healing capacity of tendons and ligaments presents a challenge for effective therapeutic strategies. Tissue engineering, using biomaterials, cells, and biochemical signals, has shown promising results in restoring the physiological functions of these tissues. This paper reviews the structure and healing mechanisms of tendons and ligaments, and discusses the use of bioactive nanostructured scaffolds, with a focus on electrospun fibrous scaffolds, in tissue engineering.
Article
Cell Biology
Chiu-Yueh Hung, Farooqahmed S. Kittur, Keely N. Wharton, Makendra L. Umstead, D'Shawna B. Burwell, Martinique Thomas, Qi Qi, Jianhui Zhang, Carla E. Oldham, Kent O. Burkey, Jianjun Chen, Jiahua Xie
Summary: In this study, a novel cysteine-rich peptide, EaF82, was identified as a RALF-like peptide in plants. Its overexpression in Arabidopsis delayed tapetum degeneration and reduced pollen production and seed yields. The study also revealed that EaF82 downregulated a group of genes involved in pH changes, cell wall modifications, tapetum degeneration, and pollen maturation, as well as seven endogenous Arabidopsis RALF genes, and decreased proteasome activity and ATP levels.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Yu-Jen Lu, Hao-Lung Hsu, Yu-Hsiang Lan, Jyh-Ping Chen
Summary: Thermosensitive cationic magnetic liposomes (TCMLs) were prepared for controlled drug/gene release in cancer treatment. The liposomes were made from DPPC, cholesterol, PEGylated lipid, and DDAB, and co-entrapped MNPs and CPT-11. The drug release was triggered by temperature increase or magneto-heating, and the liposomes showed enhanced cytotoxicity and gene silencing effect in glioblastoma cells.
Article
Horticulture
Yuvraj Khamare, Stephen C. Marble, Brian J. Pearson, Jianjun Chen, Pratap Devkota
Summary: The objective of this study was to evaluate the growth of two woody ornamental plants under different weed competition levels and container sizes. The results showed that weed competition at 50% and 100% levels negatively affected the growth of the plants, regardless of container size.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Banendu Sunder Dash, Yu-Jen Lu, Shu-Hui Luo, Jyh-Ping Chen
Summary: In this study, we prepared PLGA@OMNP@CPT-11 nanoparticles and successfully delivered CPT-11 to U87 primary glioblastoma cells through dual targeting. The nanoparticles showed high drug release efficiency and cytotoxicity. In an orthotopic brain tumor model, intravenous injection of PLGA@OMNP@ CPT-11-CET followed by magnetic guidance resulted in the best treatment efficacy.
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Chih-Hao Chen, Hao-Hsi Kao, Yen-Chen Lee, Jyh-Ping Chen
Summary: In this study, a thermosensitive hyaluronic acid-g-poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) copolymer was synthesized and found to have sol-to-gel phase transition temperatures suitable for use as a scaffold for chondrocyte delivery. In vitro cell culture experiments showed that cells could proliferate in the polymer scaffold with full retention of cell viability and exhibit the phenotypic morphology of chondrocytes. In vivo studies confirmed the formation of ectopic cartilage when the polymer was used as a cell delivery vehicle. These findings suggest the promising potential of the thermosensitive hydrogel in cartilage tissue engineering applications.
Article
Horticulture
Yuvraj Khamare, Stephen C. Marble, Brian J. Pearson, Jianjun Chen, Pratap Devkota
Summary: The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of topdressing or incorporating fertilizer with stratified or mulched substrates on the growth of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Snow Queen', liverwort (Marchantia polymorpha), and bittercress (Cardamine flexuosa). Five different substrate treatments were evaluated, and bittercress control was highest in mulched containers. Stratification treatments decreased liverwort coverage compared to the industry standard treatment, but topdressing generally increased liverwort coverage. Both topdressing and incorporation are compatible with fertilizer placement, but weed growth may increase with topdressing.