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Environmental Sciences
Mingyue Li, Anqi Fang, Xiaoli Yu, Keke Zhang, Zhili He, Cheng Wang, Yisheng Peng, Fanshu Xiao, Tony Yang, Wei Zhang, Xiafei Zheng, Qiuping Zhong, Xingyu Liu, Qingyun Yan
Summary: Microbially-driven sulfur cycling is a critical biogeochemical process in sulfur-rich mangrove ecosystems. This study reveals the diversity, composition, and structure of sulfur-oxidizing bacteria (SOB) and sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) in mangrove sediments, highlighting the important role of temperature, redox potential, and key factors like elemental sulfur and total carbon in influencing these microbial communities. Additionally, the morphological transformation of sulfur compounds explains the variations in sulfur cycling microbial communities, with specific dominant genus identified in different mangrove species. These findings shed light on the sulfur cycling dynamics in mangrove ecosystems and offer insights for similar wetland ecosystems from a microbial perspective.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Natalia G. Erazo, Jeff S. Bowman
Summary: This study investigated the impact of land use change on microbial communities and biogeochemical cycles in mangrove-dominated estuaries. Results showed that samples near active shrimp aquaculture had higher nutrient concentrations, lower microbial diversity, and were dominated by specific bacteria, while intact mangrove forests had potential nitrogen fixers. Aquaculture effluent indicators were also identified, highlighting the sensitivity of the estuarine-mangrove microbial community to land use changes.
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Biology
Yongcan Jiang, Qiang Wang, Yunling Du, Dong Yang, Jianming Xu, Chongling Yan
Summary: This study investigated the distribution characteristic of tetrabromobisphenol A in three mangrove swamps, analyzed the associated microbial community structure involved in its degradation, and explored the relationships between the microbial community and environmental factors. The results showed that high levels of tetrabromobisphenol A were found in mangrove sediments from three different areas in Southeast China. The microbial community structures were similar, but the taxonomic profile of their sensitive responders differed significantly. The dominant genus, Anaerolinea, was responsible for the in situ dissipation of tetrabromobisphenol A. The results also indicated that total organic carbon played a critical role in the distribution of tetrabromobisphenol A in the mangrove sediments.
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Ecology
K. Scarlett, S. Denman, D. R. Clark, J. Forster, E. Vanguelova, N. Brown, C. Whitby
Summary: The health of oak trees is influenced by the abundance of ammonia-oxidizing bacteria (AOB) in the soil, with a positive correlation between AOB abundance and soil pH. In contrast, there is no clear relationship between the abundance of archaea (AOA) and tree health. The ratio of soil carbon to nitrogen (C:N) is a key factor influencing denitrifier abundance, with correlations with AOB regardless of tree health.
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Forestry
Sin-He Pan, Chuan-Wen Ho, Chiao-Wen Lin, Shou-Chung Huang, Hsing-Juh Lin
Summary: The study found that mangroves are critical habitats for macrobenthos, but the effects of mangrove vegetation on macrobenthic abundance and composition are inconsistent. The community composition of macrobenthos varied seasonally and between habitats, with differences in food supply, temperature, and shelter playing a role. Crab density was lower in mangroves compared to mudflats, suggesting a complex relationship between mangrove tree density and macrobenthic abundance.
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Environmental Sciences
Fen Wang, Jing Li, Hongli Duan
Summary: A lab-scale sulfur-limestone based bioretention system with a submerged zone was used to remove nitrate-nitrogen from stormwater. The study found that denitrification mainly occurred during the first 5 days of drying period. The system effectively removed nitrate-nitrogen and met the Chinese Quality Standard for Ground Water when the influent concentration was below 30 mg/L. The sulfur autotrophic denitrification process followed a first-order kinetic model, and the dominant bacteria in the submerged zone were Thiobacillus and Halothiobacillus.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
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Engineering, Environmental
Lijie Zhou, Yongzhou Lai, Zhiyuan Shao, Yixin Jian, Wei-Qin Zhuang
Summary: Keystone bacteria associated with thiosulfate-driven autotrophic denitrification were identified in this study. Five anoxic bioreactors with varying S/N ratios were fed with synthetic wastewater containing nitrate. The dominant phyla in the bioreactors were Proteobacteria, Bacteriodetes, and Firmicutes, while Thiobacillus, Pseudomonas, Arenimonas, and Thauera were the predominant genera. Thiobacillus and Thauera were found to have the complete nitrate reduction pathway and were essential for thiosulfate oxidation. However, their collaboration might have resulted in extracellular electron transportation and low electron utilization in the autotrophic denitrification process.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Phuong Minh Nguyen, Muhammad Arslan, Uwe Kappelmeyer, Ines Mausezahl, Arndt Wiessner, Jochen A. Mueller
Summary: This study shows the structural organization of microbial transformation of inorganic sulfur compounds (ISCs) in constructed wetlands. The fully planted wetland exhibits higher sulfur cycling activity, which is related to the differences in bacterial communities between the roots and porewater.
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Fisheries
J. Di Pane, M. Boersma, R. Marques, M. Deschamps, U. Ecker, C. L. Meunier
Summary: This study examined the temporal dynamics of the mesozooplankton community structure over the last five decades at Helgoland Roads, considering all taxa (holo- and meroplankton) sampled. Two tipping years were identified, indicating stable changes in the planktonic community across different organisms.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Ozgun Yucel, Fatih Tarlak
Summary: The main aim of this study was to develop machine learning-based regression methods to predict bacterial population on beef, using decision tree regression, generalized additive model regression, and random forest regression. Temperature, salt concentration, water activity, and acidity were used as predictor variables. The random forest regression provided the best prediction capability and can be reliably used to describe the survival and growth behavior of microorganisms in beef.
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Environmental Sciences
Changyi Xie, Xingyu Ma, Yan Zhao, Tianjiao Dai, Weimin Song, Qi Qi, Jianxiang Feng, Xiaowei Cui, Jian Zhou, Xiaofang Huang, Fei Qi, Yufei Zeng, Jizhong Zhou, Guanghui Lin, Yunfeng Yang
Summary: The short-term experimental treatments of eutrophication and warming significantly altered microbial communities in mangrove sediment, with eutrophication having a stronger impact on bacterial, fungal, and functional community compositions.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Elisse Magnuson, Ianina Altshuler, Nastasia J. Freyria, Richard J. Leveille, Lyle G. Whyte
Summary: We studied an active microbial community in a unique anoxic, cold, and hypersaline Arctic spring using genome-resolved metagenomics and metatranscriptomics. The microbial community is dominated by sulfur-cycling bacteria and is capable of metabolisms relevant to Mars-like environments, such as hydrogenotrophic sulfate reduction, sulfur reduction, and sulfide oxidation. This suggests the potential for microbial life in Mars-like brines on past and present Mars.
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Engineering, Environmental
Heli Wang, Qian Yang, Dan Li, Junhong Wu, Sen Yang, Yirong Deng, Chunling Luo, Wanglu Jia, Yin Zhong, Ping'an Peng
Summary: In this study, the effects of different types of microplastics on sulfur cycling in coastal sediments were investigated. It was found that biodegradable PLA microplastics increased sulfate reduction, leading to the production of more acid-volatile sulfur and elementary sulfur. On the other hand, recalcitrant PET and PVC microplastics had less impact on sulfate reduction. The increased sulfur isotope fractionation in PLA treatment was associated with the abundance of Desulfovibrio-related sulfate-reducing bacteria.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
C. Ryan Hahn, Ibrahim F. Farag, Chelsea L. Murphy, Mircea Podar, Mostafa S. Elshahed, Noha H. Youssef
Summary: The microbial communities and sulfur-cycling processes in preoxygenated earth were significantly different from current observed patterns, which were altered by the Great Oxygenation Event. Previously unknown microbial lineages with reductive sulfur process capacities were identified in Zodletone spring, indicating the impact of oxygenation on ancient microbial communities.
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Environmental Sciences
P. Semanti, R. S. Robin, R. Purvaja, R. Ramesh
Summary: PLFA analysis was used to study the microbial community distribution in heavily polluted mangrove sediments of Thane creek, west coast of India. The analysis revealed sensitivity and active microbial diversity in the sediment. Furthermore, cumulative metabolic stress was evident from various indicators such as SAT/MUFA ratio and prolonged hypoxia.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Jingjing Song, Shaomian Liu, Yongjun Ji, Wenqing Xu, Jian Yu, Bing Liu, Wenxing Chen, Jianling Zhang, Lihua Jia, Tingyu Zhu, Ziyi Zhong, Guangwen Xu, Fabing Su
Summary: The dual single-atom Ce-Ti/MnO2 catalyst prepared via ball-milling and calcination processes exhibited better catalytic performance at low temperatures, with higher NO conversion and enhanced resistance to H2O and SO2.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lei Li, Jing-jing Song, Meng-xue Zhang, Hui-wen Zhang, Hai-yan Zhu, Wei Guo, Cai-long Pan, Xue Liu, Lu Xu, Zhi-yuan Zhang
Summary: This study demonstrates that oridonin has a protective effect against neuronal loss caused by ischemic stroke, and this protection is achieved by inhibiting excessive autophagy signaling pathway.
ACTA PHARMACOLOGICA SINICA
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Jia-hong Wang, Xiao-shan Li, Hong-sheng Tang, Run-ya Fang, Jing-jing Song, Yan-lin Feng, Tian-pei Guan, Qiang Ruan, Jin Wang, Shu-Zhong Cui
Summary: The study found that the VETC pattern can serve as a predictive factor for whether hepatocellular carcinoma patients can benefit from adjuvant TACE therapy. Patients with the VETC pattern showed significant survival benefits from adjuvant TACE therapy, while those without the VETC pattern did not derive any benefits. Additionally, the combination of the VETC pattern with high-risk factors such as vascular invasion, larger tumor size, or multiple tumors further improved the efficacy of adjuvant TACE therapy.
JOURNAL OF CANCER RESEARCH AND CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Zoology
Mengxue Sun, Yanjiao Li, Zhen Gao, Qinghua Qiu, Xianghui Zhao, Lanjiao Xu, Huan Liang, Ke Pan, Mingren Qu, Kehui Ouyang
Summary: The effects of different niacin treatments on low pH-induced goat rumen epithelial cells acidosis were investigated. Results showed that pre-treatment with low-concentration niacin could relieve subacute ruminal acidosis, and it could be added after symptoms appear. However, niacin had a negative role in the protection of acute ruminal acidosis.
PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Hexu Han, Ting Lin, Zhenyu Wang, Jingjing Song, Ziyi Fang, Jing Zhang, Xiaomin You, Yanping Du, Jun Ye, Guoxiong Zhou
Summary: The study investigated the role of RNA-binding motif 4 (RBM4) in angiogenesis in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). It was found that RBM4 expression was correlated with tumor microvessel density and the expression of proangiogenic factor VEGF-A. Mechanistically, RBM4 mediated its effects through the NF-kB signaling pathway. These findings suggest that RBM4 plays a crucial role in promoting angiogenesis in HCC.
PHARMACOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Ophthalmology
Chuandi Zhou, Chufeng Gu, Bo Li, Yujie Wang, Yanan Hu, Xinping She, Ya Shi, Mingming Ma, Tao Sun, Qinghua Qiu, Ying Fan, Fenge Chen, Hong Wang, Kun Liu, Xiaodong Sun, Xun Xu, Zhi Zheng
Summary: This retrospective cohort study investigated the prevalence and predictors of retinal breaks reopening after vitrectomy with air tamponade in rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. The study found that 7.99% of patients experienced recurrent detachment, with new or missed retinal breaks and reopening of original tears being the main causes. It was also identified that the presence of retinal breaks ≥ 1.5 disc diameters and a shorter period for restricted activities were independent predictors for breaks reopening.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yi Zhao, Cui Ma, Qinghua Qiu, Xucong Huang, Xijier Qiaolongbatu, Han Qu, Jiaqi Wu, Guorong Fan, Zhenghua Wu
Summary: This study aimed to explore the substance basis and mechanisms of Shen-qi-wang-mo Granule (SQWMG) in treating retinal vein occlusion (RVO). Analysis of components in SQWMG identified 63 components, with ganoderic acids (GA) being the largest proportion. Potential targets of active components and RVO-related targets were obtained, revealing the key targets and pathways of SQWMG against RVO. Molecular docking and qPCR experiments validated the effects of SQWMG on targets and pathways. Additionally, key components were identified from rat serum after treatment with SQWMG.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Leiting Li, Jingjing Song, Meiling Zhang, Shahid Iqbal, Yuanyuan Li, Heng Zhang, Hui Zhang
Summary: We generated a high-quality assembly of the chia genome using PacBio's circular consensus sequencing (CCS) technology, which includes six chromosomes composed of 21 contigs with a total length of 361.7Mb. Genome annotation revealed a 53.5% repeat content and 35,850 protein-coding genes. We identified candidate fatty acid desaturases responsible for alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) biosynthesis in chia seeds using the reference genome and two transcriptome datasets. This genome assembly will serve as a valuable resource for breeding, comparative genomics, and functional genomics studies of chia.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Cell & Tissue Engineering
Xiao-Qian Shan, Yong-Yin Luo, Jun Chang, Jing-Jing Song, Nan Hao, Lan Zhao
Summary: There is a lack of ideal prevention and treatment measures for ischemic stroke (IS), but transplantation therapy of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) has shown promise. However, risks associated with this cell therapy exist. MSC-derived exosomes (MSC-Exos) has emerged as a potential alternative, as it avoids the risks and difficulties of cell therapy. Suppressing inflammation via modulation of the immune response is another treatment option for IS, and MSC-Exos play a role in modulating the inflammatory immune response.
WORLD JOURNAL OF STEM CELLS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tong Zhu, Jingjing Song, Bin Gao, Junjie Zhang, Yabei Li, Zhaoyang Ye, Yuxiang Zhao, Xiaogang Guo, Feng Xu, Fei Li
Summary: In this study, the effect of extracellular matrix (ECM) stiffness on the efficacy of candesartan (CAN) in anti-fibrosis and antioxidant treatment was investigated. The results showed that CAN had the best improvement efficacy in rats with medium-stiffness myocardial tissue. Cell culture substrates mimicking the ECM stiffness of cardiac fibroblasts (CFs) at different stages of myocardial fibrosis were used to study the effects of ECM stiffness on CFs, and it was found that CAN had the most significant anti-fibrosis and antioxidant efficacy on medium-stiffness substrates.
Article
Microbiology
Zhicheng Huang, Jinyan Gao, Chunyan Peng, Jingjing Song, Zongsheng Xie, Jixin Jia, Haochen Li, Shumiao Zhao, Yunxiang Liang, Bin Gong
Summary: In this study, the gut microbiota of Nile tilapia was analyzed before and after feeding with different concentrations of Chlorella vulgaris. The results showed that only long-term feeding of 2% C. vulgaris significantly increased the diversity of the gut microbiota. Additionally, the composition of the gut microbiota was altered by the addition of 2% C. vulgaris. This study provides valuable insights into the impact of C. vulgaris on the gut microbiota in fish.
Article
Mathematics
Yan Liu, Changshun Liu, Jingjing Song, Xibei Yang, Taihua Xu, Pingxin Wang
Summary: Label-specific feature learning is explored in this study to account for the underlying features of each label in classification models. The authors propose a method called DEPT, which captures label-specific features based on the Gaussian distribution trend of the distance between samples and the sample center in a multi-label data set. By clustering within each layer of annuluses, the distinctive feature space for each label is formed and used to train the final classification model. Experimental results on benchmark data sets demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Qinghua Qiu, Tanghui Long, Kehan Ouyang, Xiaowen Lei, Jingyun Qiu, Jian Zhang, Yanjiao Li, Xianghui Zhao, Mingren Qu, Kehui Ouyang
Summary: This study investigated the dynamic variations in fermentation characteristics, bacterial diversity, and community composition during the extended preservation time at two different temperatures. The results showed that the preservation temperature did not have a significant effect on the fermentation characteristics, bacterial diversity, and community composition. However, after 60 days of preservation, there were changes in the concentrations of various fermentation products. Bacterial richness and evenness were not affected by the preservation time, but the relative abundances of certain bacterial groups changed. This study suggests that the fermentation characteristics in rumen fluid may be altered after 60 days of preservation, while the bacterial community profile may change after 30 days. It is recommended to determine rumen fluid samples within 30 days for accurate results. This study provides valuable information for determining the practical time for rumen fluid determination and appropriate preservation conditions for in vitro fermentation testing.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Ophthalmology
Shuai He, Zenan Lin, Qinghua Qiu
Summary: This case report describes a patient in which silicone oil accidentally entered Berger's space after vitrectomy. The study highlights the effective treatments and possible etiological mechanisms of this phenomenon.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Xiangyu Zhang, Xiaowen Lei, Kehui Ouyang, Wenjing Zhang, Chanjuan Liu, Yanjiao Li, Qinghua Qiu, Yitian Zang, Mingren Qu, Ke Pan, Xianghui Zhao
Summary: Ferulic acid esterases can enzymatically break down hemicellulose to release ferulic acid. This study investigated a ferulic acid esterase from Lentinula edodes (LeFae) and its effects on wheat straw fermentation. LeFae showed optimal pH and temperature at pH 7.0 and 60°C, respectively, exhibited broad adaptability to temperature and pH, and had good thermal stability. LeFae enhanced wheat straw hydrolysis and inhibited microbial fermentation, reducing digestibility and affecting rumen microorganisms.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2023)