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Microbiology
Alexander S. F. Berry, Meghann K. Pierdon, Ana M. Misic, Megan C. Sullivan, Kevin O'Brien, Ying Chen, Samuel J. Murray, Lydia A. Ramharack, Robert N. Baldassano, Thomas D. Parsons, Daniel P. Beiting
Summary: The study reveals that parity is an important factor modulating the gut microbiome during pregnancy, impacting the community of bacteria that colonize the offspring gut early in life, potentially influencing host metabolism. The results underscore the importance of considering parity in human microbiome studies during pregnancy and in infants.
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Microbiology
Jason A. Rothman, Jenna L. Riis, Katrina R. Hamilton, Clancy Blair, Douglas A. Granger, Katrine L. Whiteson
Summary: Human oral microbial communities have significant implications for oral and systemic health due to their diversity. Understanding the differences between healthy and dysbiotic oral microbiomes is important, especially within and between families. This study investigates the changes in oral microbiome composition within individuals and the impact of factors such as environmental tobacco smoke exposure, metabolic regulation, inflammation, and antioxidant potential. The findings reveal differences in oral microbiomes between children and caregivers, with shared diversity but distinct differences, and highlight the associations between the oral microbiome and various salivary markers.
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Microbiology
Qingyi Zhu, Xu Yang, Yingying Zhang, Chunjian Shan, Zhonghua Shi
Summary: This study demonstrated that dysbiosis of the gut microbiome induced by maternal gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) might play an important role in increased infant BMI during the first 12 months of life. Specific genera were found to be negatively associated with infant BMI. Furthermore, the changes in meconium microbiota acted as a mediator between GDM and infant BMI. Therefore, gut microbiome interventions may be a novel technique to decrease the risk of GDM-induced childhood obesity.
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Qiying Song, Bin Xiao, Hongli Huang, Liya Ma, Jian V. Zhang, Yuanfang Zhu
Summary: Maternal gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with altered oral microbial composition in neonates, although the differences between GDM and non-GDM groups diminish in infancy. Maternal GDM status plays an important role in the initial oral microbiota of offspring, as highlighted by differences in oral microbiota functions and ecological networks between the two groups.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Luis Gonzalez, Jose Luis Paredes Sosa, Susan Mosquito, Yesenia Filio, Pedro E. Romero, Theresa J. Ochoa, Pablo Tsukayama
Summary: This study analyzed the gut microbiota composition of 60 toddlers aged 12-18 months who received daily administration of lactoferrin or placebo for 6 months. The results showed that lactoferrin treatment does not increase gut microbiota diversity over time nor affect its bacterial composition compared to the placebo group.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Barbara Zapala, Justyna Pustelnik, Alicja Dudek, Tomasz Milewicz
Summary: The gastrointestinal microbiota, consisting of trillions of microorganisms, is influenced by lifestyle and diet. A study on healthy Polish individuals following a Western diet found stable oral and gut microbiota profiles, with variations between genders.
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Immunology
Kelvin Li, Barbara A. Methe, Adam Fitch, Heather Gentry, Cathy Kessinger, Asha Patel, Vickie Petraglia, Pruthvi Swamy, Alison Morris
Summary: Imposition of social and health behavior measures during the COVID-19 pandemic may impact the human microbiota, but further research is needed to confirm this hypothesis. This study found that while there was a trend of reduced diversity, the microbiota remained stable overall during the early pandemic phase. Changes in microbiota composition were associated with reported health issues and pandemic-associated worries.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Zhengrui Li, Rao Fu, Xufeng Huang, Xutao Wen, Ling Zhang
Summary: This study aimed to assess the correlation between oral microbiota and the extent of bone resorption in ORN patients. The results showed that the ORN group had higher microbial abundance and species diversity, and specific microbial communities were potentially associated with ORN. In addition, an imbalance in the oral microbiota may disrupt bone regeneration by regulating specific metabolic pathways that increase osteoclastic activity. Therefore, radiation-induced ORN is associated with significant changes in the oral microbiota.
JOURNAL OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Klaudia Tutka, Magdalena Zychowska, Anna Zaczek, Karolina Maternia-Dudzik, Jakub Pawelczyk, Dominik Strapagiel, Jakub Lach, Adam Reich
Summary: This study evaluated the diversity and composition of the bacterial microbiome in PN lesions and found that the abundance of Staphylococcus was significantly higher in samples from PN and AD patients compared to controls. The microbiome composition in PN was highly similar to that of AD. These findings suggest a potential role of the microbiome in the pathogenesis of PN.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Biology
Thubasni Kunasegaran, Vinod R. M. T. Balasubramaniam, Valliammai Jayanthi T. Arasoo, Uma Devi Palanisamy, Amutha Ramadas
Summary: Recent studies have highlighted the importance of the microbiome, particularly the impact of gut microbiota changes on conditions like gestational diabetes mellitus. Specific microorganisms have been found to play a role in the onset and progression of GDM, with dietary factors influencing their presence. Incorporating individualized dietary interventions based on microbiome into GDM management shows great promise in improving health outcomes.
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Parul Singh, Duaa Ahmed Idris Elhaj, Ibrahim Ibrahim, Hala Abdullahi, Souhaila Al Khodor
Summary: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common complication of pregnancy that increases the risk of obesity and diabetes in the offspring. The maternal microbiome plays a significant role in both maternal and infant health, as microbial metabolites can influence the host's health. This review explores the impact of the microbiota and microbial metabolites on the development of GDM and discusses interventions to improve metabolic health using microbiota-based approaches.
JOURNAL OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Xuejuan Wang, Zhiying Shao, Minrong Zhu, Bingjie Li, Mingyu You, Xiaoqing Chen
Summary: This study explored the composition and function of the intestinal and pharyngeal microbiota in early neonates and analyzed the impact of limited formula feeding on microbiota colonization. The results indicated that the core microbiota in the intestine and oropharynx were closely correlated, and limited formula feeding did not significantly affect the initial colonization of microbiota.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Tiansong Xu, Lihuang Yan, Bohui Sun, Qi Xu, Jieni Zhang, Wenhui Zhu, Qian Zhang, Ning Chen, Guoli Liu, Feng Chen
Summary: This study aimed to explore the links between initial oral microbial colonization and development, and found associations between maternal factors and mode of delivery with oral microbial structure. Longitudinal studies are needed to capture the long-term effects on neonatal development phenotype and oral microbiota.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Jing Liu, Kelsy Robinson, Wentao Lyu, Qing Yang, Jing Wang, Karen D. Christensen, Guolong Zhang
Summary: The intestinal microbiota plays a crucial role in nutrient digestion, pathogen exclusion, immune development, and animal productivity. However, the specific bacteria associated with animal growth are still unknown. This study identified bacteria in the cecal microbiota that are linked to body weight gain in broiler chickens. These bacteria, which show either a positive or negative association with body weight, could be further studied to improve chicken growth performance and serve as potential biomarkers for selecting broiler chickens with different growth rates.
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Immunology
Yongde Yang, Xuan Yu, Xue Yang, Kuan Zeng, Guangya Liu, Wei Hao, Sheng Zhang, Gang Wang
Summary: The study found that the oral microbiome composition of MA users is more likely to be associated with bacterial taxa related to oral diseases compared to the control group, and the relative abundance of potentially pathogenic bacteria is also higher. Stopping MA use in the short term and improving oral hygiene habits does not alter the oral microbiome composition of MA users.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
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Computer Science, Cybernetics
Yuqian Zhou, Gongbing Bi, Jiancheng Lv, Hongping Li
Summary: This study aims to develop an optimal buyback promotion strategy, taking into account the consumer's psychological acquisition and the remaining market. The research found that after implementing a multibuyback scheme, enterprises may not be able to seize competitors' markets. Furthermore, the size of the remaining market share and the consumer's psychological acquisition affect the choice of buyback promotion strategies.
Article
Agronomy
Hongping Li, Jun Luo, Guangzhu Zhou
Summary: This paper reports on the use of big data technology to support sustainable agricultural development, with the application of blockchain and IoT technology in analyzing the economic effect model. It also proves the effectiveness of introducing third-party logistics in reducing total costs in the supply chain, and solves the inventory transportation integration optimization problem through model analysis and transformation.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Naixia Lv, Jinrui Zhang, Jie Yin, Hongshun Ran, Yuan Zhang, Tianxiao Zhu, Hongping Li
Summary: In this study, the adsorption performance of transition metal atoms supported on hexagonal boron nitride surface was investigated by theoretical calculations to improve the adsorption capacity and selectivity for sulfur compounds. The results showed that Au/V-N, Pt/V-B, and Au/V-B systems are effective ADS adsorbents with excellent adsorption capacity and good selectivity.
STRUCTURAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xuping Yang, Bin Cao, Ding Jiang, Sirong He, Chuan Yuan, Hongping Li, Salman Raza Naqvi, Shuang Wang
Summary: This study investigated the catalytic effect of Enteromorpha-based char (EPC) on guaiacol, confirming the functional groups of EPC through FTIR and XPS characterization. Experimental results showed that guaiacol conversion increased with the addition of EPC until complete conversion. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations revealed that the catalytic model with carboxyl and hydroxyl groups exhibited excellent adsorption performance for guaiacol and can convert guaiacol to phenol with lower reaction energy barriers. This study provides insights into the mechanism of catalytic pyrolysis of guaiacol on EPC and has implications for designing more efficient biochar catalysts.
FUEL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xiang Gao, Wei Jiang, Xin An, Lingchao Xu, Jing He, Hongping Li, Ming Zhang, Wenshuai Zhu, Huaming Li
Summary: Nano-sized MoO2 derived from molybdenum-based metalorganic framework was anchored on the surface of carbon nanotubes with the assistance of urea. The catalyst exhibited highly efficient catalytic performance in oxidative desulfurization of fuel, with >99% removal of refractory sulfur compounds achieved within 40 minutes at 50 degrees C. The catalyst also showed excellent cycling stability and could be recycled for eight times with minimal loss of activity.
FUEL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Hongye Bai, Fengfeng Wang, Qijia Ding, Wanru Xie, Hongping Li, Guoli Zheng, Weiqiang Fan
Summary: This study reported a heterostructure composed of CeO2 and BiVO4, and introduced the concept of frustrated Lewis pairs (FLPs) to understand the role of Lewis acids and Lewis bases in photoelectrochemical nitrate reduction reaction (PEC NIRR). The electron density difference maps showed that FLPs were highly active for the adsorption and activation of NO3-. Additionally, carbon (C) improved carrier transport ability and kinetics, resulting in a NH3 yield of 21.81 mu g h-1 cm-2. The conversion process of NO3- to NH3 was tracked using 15NO3- and 14NO3- isotopic labeling. Therefore, CeO2-C/BiVO4 demonstrated great potential for efficient PEC NIRR and provided a unique mechanism for NO3- adsorption and activation over FLPs.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiaoheng Zhao, Xu Wang, Hong Li, Yunlong Liu, Yancui Zheng, Hongping Li, Minying Zhang, Hanliang Cheng, Jianhe Xu, Xiangning Chen, Zhujin Ding
Summary: This study investigated the protective mechanisms of dietary MOS supplementation on the intestinal immunity of juvenile M. amblycephala by comparative digital gene expression profiling. The results showed that dietary MOS can enhance host immune functions, maintain the stability of the intestinal barrier, and regulate the expression of immune-related genes through multiple pathways. These findings help clarify the regulatory mechanism of MOS on the intestinal immunity of M. amblycephala and provide a theoretical foundation for the prevention and protection of fish bacterial diseases.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chang Deng, Peiwen Wu, Hongping Li, Haonan Zhu, Yanhong Chao, Duanjian Tao, Ziran Chen, Mingqing Hua, Jixing Liu, Jianjun Liu, Wenshuai Zhu
Summary: In this study, a unique 26-faceted polyhedral high entropy oxide catalyst with highly active site exposure was fabricated using a mechanochemistry-assisted strategy. The catalyst exhibited more oxygen vacancies and the high-index facets facilitated the adsorption and activation of oxygen, leading to significantly enhanced oxidation activity of organic sulfides.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ding Jiang, Yuting He, Jinrui Zhang, Jie Yin, Jing Ding, Shuang Wang, Hongping Li
Summary: Conjugate acid-base bi-functional PILs (CAB-PILs) with carboxylate and carboxyl branches were synthesized and used as catalysts for the cycloaddition reaction of glycidol with CO2. The catalyst exhibited excellent characteristics, containing both Lewis base and Bronsted acid sites, for converting CO2 to cyclic carbonate under mild conditions. It showed good reusability and remained excellent activity after five reaction cycles. The CCIm ionic monomer played a role in CO2 absorption and had a synergistic effect with the CEImCl in the CAB-PILs to promote cycloaddition reaction.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Hongping Li, Hong Li, Yunlong Liu, Yancui Zheng, Minying Zhang, Xu Wang, Hujun Cui, Haotong Wang, Xiaoheng Zhao, Xiangning Chen, Hanliang Cheng, Jianhe Xu, Zhujin Ding
Summary: CXCL8 is involved in the immune response of M. amblycephala and plays an important role in mediating the migration of immune cells to the site of inflammation or injury. The MaCXCL8 gene was expressed in various healthy tissues, with the highest expression levels in the spleen, and its expression was up-regulated upon the challenge of pathogens. Recombinant MaCXCL8 protein exhibited significant chemotactic effects on neutrophils and macrophages.
DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Minying Zhang, Ting Zhang, Yang He, Hujun Cui, Hong Li, Zehua Xu, Xu Wang, Yunlong Liu, Hongping Li, Xiaoheng Zhao, Hanliang Cheng, Jianhe Xu, Xiangning Chen, Zhujin Ding
Summary: The study found that both the inactivated vaccine and the OmpA subunit vaccine have a certain protective effect on juvenile M. amblycephala against A. hydrophila infection and can enhance the immune response. Among them, the OmpA subunit vaccine showed better protective effects compared to the inactivated vaccine, which can be attributed to the reduction in bacterial load and enhanced host immunity. In conclusion, the OmpA subunit vaccine is an ideal choice for the A. hydrophila vaccine.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Peiru Wang, Quan Lv, Yujie Tao, Linyan Cheng, RuoPing Li, Yiwei Jiao, Cheng Fang, Hongping Li, Chuhuan Geng, Chuanyu Sun, Jing Ding, Hui Wan, Guofeng Guan
Summary: By using functional poly(ionic liquid) catalysts, the low-concentration CO2 can be directly converted from flue gas without the need for energy-intensive CO2 purification and concentration. This process, known as cycloaddition, is environmentally friendly and can achieve a high yield of cyclic carbonate.
MOLECULAR CATALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Biology
Xia Zhao, ShuaiLi Wang, Tao Wen, Jiamin Xu, Bao Huang, Shufeng Yan, Gangqiang Gao, Yali Zhao, Hongping Li, Jiangfang Qiao, Jinliang Yang, Lianhai Wu, Hongwei Wang, Tianxue Liu, Xinyuan Mu
Summary: Studying the canopy spectral reflection characteristics of different N-efficient maize varieties and analyzing the relationship between their growth indicators and spectral vegetation indices can help improve the breeding and application of N-efficient maize varieties.
OPEN LIFE SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Hongping Li, Kui Liu, Zhibin Li, Moubiao Zhang, Yongen Zhang, Shuyan Li, Xiuling Wang, Jinlong Zhou, Yali Zhao, Tianxue Liu, Chaohai Li
Summary: Mixing different cultivars of corn increases within-crop diversity and reduces yield losses under abiotic stress conditions. The study found that combining corn cultivars with different temperature tolerance traits improves pollination synchrony and complementarity, resulting in increased kernel setting rate and yield. The results also showed that mixing cultivars enhances cross-fertilization, leading to further yield improvement.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Hongye Bai, Fengfeng Wang, Qijia Ding, Wanru Xie, Hongping Li, Guoli Zheng, Weiqiang Fan
Summary: This study reported the potential of a heterostructure composed of CeO2 and BiVO4 for photoelectrochemical nitrate reduction reaction (PEC NIRR). The role of Lewis acids and Lewis bases on the reaction was studied by introducing the concept of frustrated Lewis pairs (FLPs). The results showed that FLPs were significantly active for the adsorption and activation of NO3-.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
