Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Valter Lubrano, Rudina Ndreu, Silvana Balzan
Summary: The cessation of inflammation in atherosclerosis is not due to the decay of inducers, but rather the action of lipid mediators from polyunsaturated fatty acids. Deficiency in these lipid mediators can worsen atherosclerotic disease, but conflicting clinical results have been observed for omega-3 PUFAs. Further studies are needed to address these contradictions and clarify the role of lifestyle habits and other factors in the synthesis of lipid mediators.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Mengna Zhang, Zhigang Chen, Qing Shen
Summary: In this study, four methods were compared to purify EPA and DHA from sardine oil ethyl esters. The AgMSG-CC method was found to be the most effective in enhancing EPA and DHA content and removing undesirable odor.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Ahmed Al Saedi, Danielle A. Debruin, Alan Hayes, Mark Hamrick
Summary: Sarcopenia is an age-related disease that leads to loss of muscle mass and strength. Fat infiltration in muscle is one of its hallmark features. Changes in fatty acid metabolism are evident in aging, type 2 diabetes, and obesity and play a significant role in muscle insulin resistance and lipid accumulation.
Article
Reproductive Biology
M. Carro, J. M. Luquez, D. A. Penalva, J. Buschiazzo, F. A. Hozbor, N. E. Furland
Summary: This study investigated the effects of cryopreservation on ram sperm functionality and lipid composition. Cryopreservation resulted in decreased sperm quality, changes in lipid and fatty acid profile, and damage to mitochondrial function. PUFA-rich phospholipids were identified as important biomarkers of cryopreservation-induced damage in ram sperm.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sandhya Sukumaran, Wilson Sebastian, A. Gopalakrishnan, Oommen K. Mathew, V. G. Vysakh, Prathibha Rohit, J. K. Jena
Summary: The Indian oil sardine is a commercially important fish in the Northern Indian Ocean, and its genome has been characterized. Core genes for omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis have been observed in this fish.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ivna Vrana, Saranda Bakija Alempijevic, Nives Novosel, Nadica Ivosevic DeNardis, Dusan Zigon, Nives Ogrinc, Blazenka Gasparovic
Summary: Marine microalgae adapt to low salinity stress by remodeling their membrane lipids, resulting in changes in unsaturation and relative content of their polar lipids.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jorge L. Petro, Maria Carolina Fragozo-Ramos, Andres F. Milan, Juan C. Aristizabal, Jaime A. Gallo-Villegas, Juan C. Calderon
Summary: This cross-sectional study found that serum myonectin levels are lower in subjects with metabolic syndrome (MS) compared to those without MS. Serum myonectin is negatively correlated with the android/gynoid fat mass ratio, but not with lipid profile, free fatty acids, intramuscular lipid content, or insulin resistance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Daniela Ferreira, Joana Figueiredo, Goncalo Laureano, Andre Machado, Joao Daniel Arrabaca, Bernardo Duarte, Andreia Figueiredo, Ana Rita Matos
Summary: Agriculture is facing challenges due to global warming and drought, with soybean being an important crop sensitive to drought stress. This study reveals the modulation of lipid content in soybean leaves under different levels of drought stress, highlighting the involvement of phospholipases A. The research also shows that the expression regulation of PLA genes and lipid modulation play a crucial role in the accumulation of triacylglycerol in soybean leaves in response to water deficit.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Emma Sherman, Farhana R. Pinu
Summary: The scientific interest in lipids and lipidomics approaches is growing due to the development of mass spectrometry-based instrumentation and data analysis pipelines. While widely used in biomedical studies, lipidomics applications in food and plant systems, such as grape and wine research, are still developing. The adoption of lipidomics in studying grape and wine research can bring innovative advances to the wine industry worldwide.
CURRENT OPINION IN FOOD SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Anil Kumar Patel, Ajeet Singh Chauhan, Prashant Kumar, Philippe Michaud, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Jo-Shu Chang, Chiu-Wen Chen, Cheng-Di Dong, Reeta Rani Singhania
Summary: This article provides an update on the production of essential fatty acids from potential microbes and explores novel strategies to promote the accumulation of omega-3 and omega-6 through engineering and omics approaches.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jun Wang, Yuxian Chen, Lili Zhao, Xiaoming Fang, Yu Zhang
Summary: This study compared the effects of four drying methods on the bee pollen and found that infrared drying and hot-air drying had the fastest drying rates but also the highest degree of lipid oxidation. Drying not only reduced the lipid content but also altered the triglyceride and fatty acid structure. Lipidomics analysis identified the most abundant lipids in bee pollen as glycerophospholipids.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Wade T. Johnson, Nicholas C. Dorn, Dora A. Ogbonna, Nunzio Bottini, Nisarg J. Shah
Summary: Lipids are a diverse class of molecular regulators with ubiquitous physiological roles in sustaining life. They can be used directly as structural cellular building blocks or as a substrate for generating signaling mediators to regulate cell behavior, playing a key role in immune activation and suppression.
BIOENGINEERING & TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Agnese Stanzani, Anna Sansone, Cinzia Brenna, Vito Antonio Baldassarro, Giuseppe Alastra, Luca Lorenzini, Chryssostomos Chatgilialoglu, Ilaria Laface, Carla Ferreri, Luca Maria Neri, Laura Calza
Summary: The study analyzed changes in lipid composition due to inflammatory conditions. The fatty acid composition was measured in erythrocytes and spinal cord tissue of mice affected by experimental allergic encephalomyelitis (EAE). The results showed a decrease in PUFAs and an increase in SFAs in the membrane during the acute phase of EAE, while PUFAs decreased in the spinal cord tissue.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Min-Jeong Suh, Marlena M. Hinkle, Stephanie S. Lau, William A. Mitch
Summary: Recent research shows that high-molecular weight disinfection byproduct (DBP) fractions contribute more to cytotoxicity than the one-to two-carbon DBPs currently of concern. Peptides and lipids are major DBP precursors in water supplies. This study focuses on the analysis of chlorine byproducts of tyrosine and oleic acid to characterize high-molecular weight DBPs. The presence of these DBPs in drinking water and their cytotoxicity levels are investigated.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Hameed Ullah, Amira Sayed Khan, Babar Murtaza, Aziz Hichami, Naim Akhtar Khan
Summary: Leptin in the tongue plays an inhibitory role in the oro-sensory detection of dietary fatty acids in mice by interfering with calcium signaling and membrane potential.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Carlos Cardoso, Claudia Afonso, Raquel Quinta, Narcisa M. Bandarra
Summary: This review provides a comprehensive overview of the species of the genus Zonaria, focusing on their taxonomy, ecology, biochemical composition, biological activities, and potential applications. The study reveals that Zonaria species are highly adaptable and can modulate nutrient uptake based on environmental conditions. The research has identified potential bioactive compounds and suggested the use of innovative green technologies for extraction. The findings highlight the wide range of potential applications of Zonaria biomass and extracts in nutrition, cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and pharmaceuticals.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Maria Sapatinha, Claudia M. Afonso, Carlos L. Cardoso, Carla Pires, Rogerio Mendes, Maria P. Montero, Maria C. Gomez-Guillen, Narcisa M. Bandarra
Summary: To develop a healthy and easily absorbable food for the elderly, a functional ready-to-eat seafood based on restructured fish fillets and encapsulated fish oil was prepared. The study analyzed the lipid fraction and bioaccessibility of the product. The results showed that frying increased the n6 PUFA content and bioaccessibility varied among different fish products.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Ines Ferreira, Amelia P. Rauter, Narcisa M. Bandarra
Summary: Alzheimer's disease is a complex and progressive disease with no cure yet, but there are compounds that can decrease symptoms. The valorization of natural marine sources, particularly docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), has shown to be effective in reducing Alzheimer's symptoms. Fisheries and aquaculture by-products, which are rich in DHA and DHA-rich phospholipids, should also be considered for sustainable future.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Michael. N. N. Viegas, Maria. A. A. Salgado, Carla Aguiar, Agostinho Almeida, Pedro Pousao-Ferreira, Jorge Dias
Summary: The study found that replacing dietary inorganic mineral supplementation with organic glycinate-chelated forms has no beneficial effects on the growth and bone development of European seabass and Senegalese sole. Additionally, it was shown that the use of chelated minerals can mitigate mineral leaching from diets. Therefore, the selection of the dietary mineral form should consider not only their economic value but also their biological effects and environmental impact.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Helena Oliveira, Ana Luisa Maulvault, Sara Castanho, Tiago Repolho, Luisa M. P. Valente, Pedro Pousao-Ferreira, Rui Rosa, Antonio Marques, Patricia Anacleto
Summary: Rising levels of atmospheric CO2 are causing ocean warming and acidification, which have potential negative effects on commercially important fish species. This study examined the effects of ocean acidification (OA) and warming (OW), both individually and combined, on the composition, fitness, and energy budget of juvenile Senegalese sole. The results showed that acidification and warming did not significantly impact the proximate composition and gross energy of the fish. However, OA, OW, and OAW treatments resulted in higher growth rates, metabolic rates, and energy intake compared to control conditions. The study highlights the physiological responses of juvenile Senegalese sole to ocean warming and acidification, emphasizing the importance of understanding the impact of climate change on fisheries.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Zachary Dellacqua, Claudia Di Biagio, Corrado Costa, Pedro Pousao-Ferreira, Laura Ribeiro, Marisa Barata, Paulo J. Gavaia, Francesco Mattei, Andrea Fabris, Marisol Izquierdo, Clara Boglione
Summary: The development of skeletal anomalies in gilthead seabream during the pre-ongrowing phase is influenced by stocking density. Increasing density leads to a higher incidence of cranial and axis deformities, while reducing stocking density can significantly reduce the occurrence of these anomalies.
Article
Fisheries
Margarida Saavedra, Marisa Barata, Ana Catarina Matias, Ana Couto, Ahmed Salem, Laura Ribeiro, Teresa Gama Pereira, Margarida Gamboa, Catia Lourenco-Marques, Florbela Soares, Jorge Dias, Pedro Pousao-Ferreira
Summary: Efforts have been made to find alternatives to fish meal, and insect meal has emerged as a sustainable and economically viable option. In this experimental trial, different diets with varying percentages of yellow mealworm incorporation were tested on meagre. The results showed that an inclusion of more than 10% insect meal affected the growth and feed conversion ratio of meagre juveniles.
AQUACULTURE NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ana Catarina Matias, Laura Ribeiro, Marisa Barata, Ravi Luna Araujo, Pedro Pousa Ferrira
Summary: After a meal, physiological changes occur in animals to digest and assimilate the nutrients ingested. This study investigated the activity of digestive enzymes and protein degradation systems in meagre juveniles after a single meal. The results provide information on the short-term effects of feeding and can guide scientists in planning digestion and protein degradation studies, as well as fish farmers in managing feeding protocols for A. regius juveniles.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY B-BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Helena Oliveira, Ana L. Maulvault, Catarina P. Santos, Marlene Silva, Narcisa M. Bandarra, Luisa M. P. Valente, Rui Rosa, Antonio Marques, Patricia Anacleto
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of a simulated marine heatwave event on physiological parameters of a tropical fish species, Zebrasoma scopas. The results showed that the event negatively influenced the fatty acid composition, growth rates, and energy loss for respiration of the fish.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Vanessa Salgueiro, Vera Manageiro, Narcisa M. Bandarra, Eugenia Ferreira, Lurdes Clemente, Manuela Canica
Summary: Staphylococcus aureus ST398 strains collected from gilthead seabream, dolphin, and humans in Portugal showed decreased susceptibility to antibiotics, carried resistance genes, and shared virulence factors. These findings highlight the importance of ST398 strains in multi-drug resistance and dissemination.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ligia M. B. M. Santana, Evila Pinheiro Damasceno, Susana Loureiro, Amadeu M. V. M. Soares, Pedro Pousao-Ferreira, Denis M. S. Abessa, Roberto Martins, Maria D. Pavlaki
Summary: This study presents an accessible protocol for histological processing of Senegal sole larvae, which are commonly used in ecotoxicological studies. The protocol uses low-cost and easy-to-use techniques and provides valuable background information for observing changes in cell morphology and physiology.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ines Guerreiro, Carolina Castro, Claudia R. Serra, Filipe Coutinho, Ana Couto, Helena Peres, Pedro Pousao-Ferreira, Genevieve Corraze, Aires Oliva-Teles, Paula Enes
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of including yellow worm meal in the diet of meagre fish on their fatty acid profile and oxidative status of the liver and intestine. The results showed that increasing levels of yellow worm meal in the diet led to an increase in certain fatty acids and a decrease in others in the whole body of the fish. The activity of certain enzymes involved in antioxidant defense increased in the liver and intestine, while others decreased. However, there was no significant effect on oxidative stress or lipid peroxidation. In conclusion, it is recommended to limit the inclusion of yellow worm meal to 10% in meagre fish diets to avoid major changes in fatty acid composition and oxidative imbalance.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Ana Catarina Matias, Ravi Luna Araujo, Laura Ribeiro, Narcisa Maria Bandarra, Amparo Goncalves, Pedro Pousao-Ferreira
Summary: Variations in water temperature can significantly impact fish growth and health. Utilizing a solar-powered water heating system during the day can help mitigate this issue. However, exposure to day/night temperature oscillations can negatively affect fish growth efficiency, fatty acid proportions in tissues, and certain blood parameters. Therefore, maintaining a constant water temperature of around 19 degrees C is generally more favorable for optimal production of gilthead seabream juveniles.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jose M. Moreira, Ana Candeias Mendes, Ana Luisa Maulvault, Antonio Marques, Rui Rosa, Pedro Pousao-Ferreira, Tania Sousa, Patricia Anacleto, Goncalo M. Marques
Summary: Using experimental data and a Dynamic Energy Budget (DEB) model, this study assessed the combined effects of ocean warming and acidification on growth and reproduction of three commercially important marine fish species. The results showed that ocean warming led to increased growth rates and egg production, while acidification slowed growth and reduced egg production. The combined effect was influenced by decreased food availability.
CONSERVATION PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Joao Almeida, Ana Rita Lopes, Laura Ribeiro, Sara Castanho, Ana Candeias-Mendes, Pedro Pousao-Ferreira, Ana M. Faria
Summary: The results of this study suggest that white seabream early life stages show acclimation to warming conditions, but food shortage can lead to increased latency response and significant reduction in RMR.
CONSERVATION PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
M. Graca Dias, Elsa Vasco, Francisco Ravasco, Lufsa Oliveira
Summary: This study estimated the vitamin D intake of "adults" and "elderly" populations in Portugal using the TDS methodology. The results showed that the majority of people had inadequate vitamin D intake, well below the Dietary Reference Values.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yanan Wang, Jiachen Shi, Yong-Jiang Xu, Chin-Ping Tan, Yuanfa Liu
Summary: This study investigates the variations in lipid digestion profiles among individuals of different ages using in vitro digestion models. The findings suggest that adults have a more comprehensive lipid digestion compared to infants, and infants tend to release shorter chain length and more saturated free fatty acids during digestion. Additionally, the particle sizes in the stomach of the elderly were consistently larger. This study enhances our understanding of how lipids with different degrees of unsaturation undergo digestion in diverse age groups.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Hyunjong Yu, Huisu Kim, Pahn-Shick Chang
Summary: Chitosan-pectin emulsion-filled hydrogel (EFH) was developed to enhance the bioaccessibility of lipophilic bioactive compounds through intestinal delivery. The EFH, prepared without crosslinking agents, demonstrated improved mechanical strength and compactness with higher pectin concentration. It retained the emulsion at pH 2.0 and released it at pH 7.4, resulting in enhanced release of free fatty acids and improved bioaccessibility of curcumin.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tongze Zhang, Siqi Hong, Jia-Rong Zhang, Pin-He Liu, Siyi Li, Zixian Wen, Jianwei Xiao, Guirong Zhang, Olivier Habimana, Nagendra P. Shah, Zhongquan Sui, Harold Corke
Summary: Lactic acid fermentation significantly affects the morphology and physicochemical properties of proso millet starch, including the formation of surface indentations and small pores, decrease in gelatinization temperatures, and changes in hardness and adhesiveness.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Liqin Kong, Feng Hong, Peng Luan, Yiping Chen, Yaoze Feng, Ming Zhu
Summary: This study presents a novel impedance biosensor using composite nanomaterials and T1R1 as a signal probe, which can competitively and ultra-sensitively detect umami intensity. The biosensor exhibits exceptional analytical performance and is suitable for food flavor evaluation.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Kunying Lv, Yixin Yang, Qilong Li, Ran Chen, Liang Deng, Yiwei Zhang, Ning Jiang
Summary: Horse's milk, with its high nutritional value and low allergenic proteins, could be a substitute for cow's milk in infant consumption. A proteomic method was used to identify and compare milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) and whey proteins from different horse breeds. The study found differences in protein composition and functionality, which could support the development of formulas more suitable for human infants.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Enrique Jacobo Diaz-Montana, Helene Brignot, Ramon Aparicio-Ruiz, Thierry Thomas- Danguin, Maria Teresa Morales
Summary: Sensory perception of virgin olive oil is influenced by phenols and volatiles, which are affected by the composition of the oil and biological factors. This study investigated the effect of saliva and phenols on the release of volatiles, and found that the presence of phenols decreased the release of saturated volatiles.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Wei Zhou, Rui Zhang, Zhen Cai, Fangfang Wu, Yong Hu, Chao Huang, Kun Hu, Yun Chen
Summary: Environmentally friendly and outstanding pH-responsive cationic starch nanoparticles (CSNP) were prepared from pH-sensitive starch. CSNP exhibited nanosize and regular sphere, highly free-flowing molecular chains, and demonstrated excellent pH responsiveness through multiple emulsion/demulsification transitions.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Andrea Koo, Vinayak Ghate, Weibiao Zhou
Summary: This study suggests that direct seeding may negatively affect the nutritional quality of crops, causing a decrease in ascorbic acid, vitamin K, and total glucosinolate content.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tonghao Du, Yazhou Xu, Xiaoyan Xu, Shijin Xiong, Linli Zhang, Biao Dong, Jinqing Huang, Tao Huang, Muyan Xiao, Tao Xiong, Mingyong Xie
Summary: This study successfully improved the ACE inhibitory activity of black sesame seeds by fermenting them with Lactobacillus Plantarum NCU116 and hydrolyzing them using acid protease. The RF-PSO model was used to predict the ACE inhibitory activity during the hydrolysis process. Eight peptides with ACE inhibitory activity were identified from fermented black sesame seed hydrolysates after separation and screening.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yao Liu, Songyi Lin, Kexin Liu, Shan Wang, Qiaozhen Liu, Na Sun
Summary: This study analyzed the structural changes of shrimp proteins during digestion, predicted the immunodominant epitopes, and validated their allergenicity. The results showed that shrimp proteins were degraded into peptides during digestion, but still carried IgE epitopes that trigger allergic reactions.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tiantian Fu, Hongwei Cao, Yu Zhang, Xiao Guan
Summary: This study investigates the impact of milling on the active components in rice, with a focus on the stability and bioaccessibility of phenols, VB1, and alpha-GABA during cooking and digestion. The findings show that milling exacerbates the instability of gamma-GABA during cooking and VB1 during digestion, and it affects the bioaccessibility of these active compounds.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zhihao Yang, Yanru Hou, Min Zhang, Puxin Hou, Chang Liu, Lu Dou, Xiaoyu Chen, Lihua Zhao, Lin Su, Ye Jin
Summary: This study investigated the molecular mechanism of feeding regimes on lamb flavor by using TMT labeling combined with MS. The results showed that pasture-fed groups had higher levels of amino acids and volatile flavor substances compared to concentrate-fed groups. Additionally, several differentially abundant proteins associated with lamb flavor were identified.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zixuan Xie, De Zhang, Junyu Zhu, Qianqian Luo, Jun Liu, Jingtao Zhou, Xiaoyong Wang, Yuqiong Chen, Zhi Yu, Dejiang Ni
Summary: This study investigated the acidification of aroma-enhanced black tea during storage. Analysis of non-volatile substances and organic acids using UPLC-Q-TOF/MS and HPLC revealed a decrease in soluble sugars and amino acids, while an increase in organic acids such as oxalic acid, malic acid, and quinic acid. In vitro experiments further demonstrated that the acidification is a result of the decomposition of sugars and amino acids by heating, as well as the oxidation of aromatic aldehydes. Additionally, the study showed that the taste composition of tea infusion is altered, with reduced amino acids, catechins, soluble sugars, and flavonoids. This research provides a theoretical basis for improving the quality of black tea.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Lin Wang, Falai Ma, Zihan Li, Yan Zhang
Summary: This study developed time-temperature integrators based on amyloglucosidase@Cu3(PO4)2 nanoflowers for monitoring the freshness of chilled pork. The results showed that the integrators were highly reliable and accurate in predicting the quality of chilled pork.
