Article
Environmental Sciences
Megha Murali, T. Shivanandappa
Summary: Endosulfan exposure causes high levels of oxidative stress in the liver and brain, leading to reduced antioxidant enzyme activity and increased ROS and lipid peroxidation. The brain is more susceptible to oxidative stress than the liver, likely due to its lower antioxidant defenses and higher oxygen consumption.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Khadija Sossey Alaoui, Bernard Tychon, Sandrine Joachim, Alain Geffard, Katherine Nott, Sebastien Ronkart, Jean-Marc Porcher, Remy Beaudouin, Christelle Robert, Marie-Laure Fauconnier, Matthew Saive
Summary: The study aimed to assess the toxicity of a mixture of five pharmaceutical drugs using Fontinalis antipyretica as a bioindicator and bioaccumulator. Results showed that only carbamazepine and irbesartan were accumulated by the species, with bioaccumulation levels increasing with exposure time. Antioxidant enzymes were sensitive to the drug mixture, with higher activity observed in plants exposed to higher concentrations. Chlorophyll content decreased in exposed plants, but photosynthetic activity was restored after 5 months. Morphological characteristics were less impacted by the treatment.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hanna Lesiewska, Alina Wozniak, Pawel Reisner, Krzysztof Czosnyka, Joanna Stachura, Grazyna Malukiewicz
Summary: Oxidative stress and depletion of antioxidant defenses may contribute to cataract incidence in patients under 60 years. This study measured antioxidant enzyme activity, vitamin concentrations, and oxidative stress markers in cataract patients and controls. The results showed lower activity of antioxidant enzymes and lower concentrations of vitamins A and E in cataract patients. Additionally, higher levels of lipid peroxidation and protein oxidation were observed, indicating increased oxidative stress in cataract patients. Supplementation with antioxidants could be beneficial for this group of patients.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Lucrecia Carrera-Quintanar, Lorena Funes, Maria Herranz-Lopez, Nestor Vicente-Salar, Raul Bonet-Garcia, Carles Blasco-Peris, Vicente Micol, Antoni Pons, Enrique Roche
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the influence of different polyphenolic antioxidant-rich beverages on five-a-side/futsal players. The results showed that oxidative stress markers significantly increased in the blood after the match, while the almond-based beverage supplemented group had significantly lower malondialdehyde levels in neutrophils compared to the control group. In conclusion, polyphenolic antioxidant and anti-inflammatory supplements could aid in optimal recovery after high-intensity futsal games.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Han-Mei Du, Chan Liu, Xin-Wu Jin, Cheng-Feng Du, Yan Yu, Shuai Luo, Wen-Zhu He, Su-Zhi Zhang
Summary: Aluminum (Al) toxicity is a major constraint for plant growth and cereal crop yield in acidic soils. This study identified a maize ALDH gene, ZmALDH, which is involved in protection against Al-induced oxidative stress. Overexpression of ZmALDH in Arabidopsis increased Al tolerance by promoting antioxidant mechanisms and reducing Al accumulation in roots.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Arnon Afonso de Souza Cardoso, Fabricio Teixeira de Lima Gomes, Joao Renato Rodrigues Antonio, Luiz Roberto Guimaraes Guilherme, Jiping Liu, Li Li, Maria Ligia de Souza Silva
Summary: The interaction between selenium and sulfur in plants and soils is important to study as it affects selenium nutrition and toxicity, crop composition and production, and the risk of toxicity to humans and animals. This study evaluated the impact of selenium exposure on rice plants grown under different sulfur supplies at different growth stages. The results showed that sulfate supply alleviated selenate toxicity, while soil clay content influenced selenate availability and adsorption capacity.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2022)
Review
Cell Biology
Domenico Lapenna
Summary: Glutathione (GSH) is an important low-molecular weight thiol nucleophile and reductant with multiple functions, including antioxidant protection, detoxification, and cell signaling. It works in concert with GSH-dependent enzymes and its levels decline during aging, although elevated GSH levels in elderly individuals with good health suggest a potential link to increased healthspan and lifespan.
AGEING RESEARCH REVIEWS
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Evangelia Eirini Tsermpini, Una Glamoclija, Fulden Ulucan-Karnak, Sara Redensek Trampuz, Vita Dolzan
Summary: This article highlights the critical role of oxidative stress in COVID-19, discussing genetic variants within the oxidative stress pathway associated with the disease and exploring the use of antioxidant therapies in clinical trials for COVID-19 treatment, particularly glutathione and N-acetylcysteine.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Grazyna Swiderska-Kolacz, Malgorzata Jefimow, Jolanta Klusek, Norbert Raczka, Szymon Zmorzynski, Anna Wojciechowska, Iwona Stanislawska, Marek Lyp, Joanna Czerwik-Marcinkowska
Summary: This study found that diet supplementation with Pinnularia borealis could lower cholesterol and triacylglycerol concentrations in the liver and kidneys of mice, indicating the protective properties of algae. Additionally, even a low concentration of Pinnularia borealis was sufficient to improve antioxidant capacity.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Megan E. Solan, Camryn P. Koperski, Sanjanaa Senthilkumar, Ramon Lavado
Summary: This study investigates the effects of five short-chain PFAS compounds on oxidative stress biomarkers in vitro, finding that all short-chain PFAS compounds except for PFHxS increase the activity of at least one antioxidant enzyme.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Fan Li, Xiaojing Wu, Hongli Liu, Mengqi Liu, Zhengkai Yue, Zhenyu Wu, Lei Liu, Fuchang Li
Summary: This study reveals that copper depletion enhances ferroptosis by causing mitochondrial perturbation and reducing antioxidative mechanisms.
Review
Plant Sciences
Anna Ekner-Grzyb, Anna Duka, Tomasz Grzyb, Isabel Lopes, Jagna Chmielowska-Bak
Summary: Pollution of the environment with plastic is a significant concern in the modern world. Despite recycling methods, a substantial amount of plastic is still deposited in the environment. Nanoplastic, in particular, poses a serious danger as it can be effectively taken up and transported within organisms. It has been found to exert toxic effects on plants, mainly through oxidative response.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Leila M. Carvalho, Josue Delgado, Marta S. Madruga, Mario Estevez
Summary: This study identified oxidative stress and protein oxidation as key factors in the onset of white striping myopathy, leading to severe loss of meat quality. The analysis showed that muscles affected by the myopathy exhibited chronic impairment of physiological and metabolic processes, indicating a disruption in protein turnover possibly mediated by oxidative stress.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Kristina Petrovic, Jovana Sucur Elez, Marina Crnkovic, Slobodan Krsmanovic, Milos Rajkovic, Boris Kuzmanovic, Dorde Malencic
Summary: Oxidative stress in soybean plants infected with Diaporthe isolates was evaluated to select the least aggressive inoculation method, determine the most aggressive Diaporthe isolate, and identify the most tolerant soybean cultivar.
Article
Cell Biology
Amal Idris Malik, Janet M. Storey, Kenneth B. Storey
Summary: The unfolded protein response (UPR) is involved in dealing with dehydration-induced disruption of protein processing in the tissues of African clawed frogs. Cellular stress markers and activating transcription factors related to UPR were upregulated in response to dehydration stress in frog tissues.
CELL STRESS & CHAPERONES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Maria M. Bayliak, Oleh Demianchuk, Dmytro Gospodaryov, Vitalii A. Balatskyi, Volodymyr Lushchak
Summary: This study investigated the effects of essential amino acid l-arginine and ethanol on the physiological and biochemical parameters of fruit flies. The results showed that excessive l-arginine intake led to various changes in physiology and biochemistry, while ethanol intake increased resistance to starvation but decreased resistance to sodium nitroprusside. The combination of l-arginine and ethanol had interactive effects.
DRUG AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Cell Biology
Isabelle A. MacLean, Anchal Varma, Kenneth B. Storey
Summary: This study investigated the dynamic nature of NADP-IDH during hibernation, revealing increased substrate affinity and protein phosphorylation levels. These changes suggest the ability of the organism to reduce energy consumption and enhance antioxidant activity during hibernation.
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Saif Rehman, Anchal Varma, Aakriti Gupta, Kenneth B. Storey
Summary: The regulation of m6A-related proteins in the liver of R. sylvatica during freezing and thawing conditions was analyzed. The study showed a decrease in the activity of demethylases and an increase in the total protein levels of m6A methyltransferase complex components during freezing. However, the demethylase fat mass and obesity showed a decreasing trend during recovery from frozen conditions. Levels of mRNA degraders also decreased under stress. Overall, the findings suggest the potential role of RNA methylation in freezing survival and its regulation in a hypometabolic state.
BIOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mairelys Naranjo, Sarah A. Breedon, Kenneth B. Storey
Summary: Couch's spadefoot toad (Scaphiopus couchii) undergoes estivation, a hypometabolic state, for most of the year, during which it overcomes dehydration and lack of food through various mechanisms including metabolic rate depression (MRD) and changes in energy metabolism. MiRNA has been found to be differentially expressed during estivation, suggesting its involvement in gene regulation. This study used next-generation sequencing and bioinformatic analyses to identify changes in miRNA expression during estivation in S. couchii heart and predicted the downstream effects of this expression. The results suggest that miRNAs contribute to regulating gene expression related to cardiac muscle physiology and energy metabolism during estivation.
Review
Cell Biology
Janet M. Storey, Kenneth B. Storey
Summary: This review provides an update on the roles and responses of chaperone proteins in dealing with environmental stress, offering new insights into their actions in different survival strategies.
CELL STRESS & CHAPERONES
(2023)
Article
Cell Biology
Jacques Niles, Gurjit Singh, Kenneth B. Storey
Summary: Wood frogs, the most studied anuran for freeze tolerance, are able to survive in frigid temperatures due to their ability to produce glucose as a natural cryoprotectant. Under freezing, anoxia, and dehydration stresses, the liver and skeletal muscle of wood frogs activate the unfolded protein response (UPR) to enhance protein folding/refolding capacity and stabilize cellular proteins for survival. The ERAD pathway is also involved, with muscle showing preference for proteasomal degradation of misfolded proteins, while liver favors refolding of misfolded/unfolded proteins.
CELL STRESS & CHAPERONES
(2023)
Article
Biology
Saif Rehman, Hanane Hadj-Moussa, Liam Hawkins, Kenneth B. Storey
Summary: The wood frog can survive freezing temperatures by freezing part of its body water and entering a hypometabolic state. FOXO transcription factors are found to play a role in freeze tolerance and have an impact on the insulin pathway.
Article
Entomology
Yani Yuan, Lihua Zhang, Ke Li, Yuehuan Hong, Kenneth B. Storey, Jiayong Zhang, Danna Yu
Summary: In this study, new mitogenomes of stick and leaf insects were sequenced, revealing novel mitochondrial structures and repeats. Phylogenetic analyses showed the relationships among different taxa in the Order Phasmatodea.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Yue-Huan Hong, Hai-Ming Huang, Lian Wu, Kenneth B. Storey, Jia-Yong Zhang, Yong-Pu Zhang, Dan-Na Yu
Summary: The mitochondrial genome of the endemic Chinese frog Hyla sanchiangensis was analyzed, and it showed typical gene arrangement and structure. Phylogenetic analysis revealed a close relationship between H. sanchiangensis and Hyla annectans and Hyla tsinlingensis. Positive selection in Hyla and Dryophytes is suggested to be a result of historical cold stress events, but further evidence is required to support this hypothesis.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Anchal Varma, Kenneth B. Storey
Summary: The regulation of citrate synthase (CS) in the liver of wood frogs during freezing was investigated. Results showed a significant decrease in the activity and catalytic efficiency of CS in the frozen frogs' liver, along with a decrease in phosphorylation levels. These results suggest that CS activity is suppressed and tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle flux is inhibited during freezing to support the frogs' survival in harsh winter conditions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tighe Bloskie, Kenneth B. Storey
Summary: A study found that the goldenrod gall fly protects its intracellular environment in prolonged winter subzero temperatures by producing cryoprotectants and suppressing gene transcription.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Cell Biology
Yingyu Yang, Ziwei Hao, Ning An, Yuting Han, Weilan Miao, Kenneth B. Storey, Etienne Lefai, Xiaoxuan Liu, Junshu Wang, Shuo Liu, Manjiang Xie, Hui Chang
Summary: Hibernating mammals, such as Daurian ground squirrels, exhibit adaptive cardio-protection mechanisms to endure multiple torpor-arousal cycles. This study investigated the morphological, functional, genetic, and metabolic changes in the hearts of ground squirrels during different hibernation stages. Results showed significant cardiac function changes without irreversible damage in the torpor and interbout arousal groups compared to the summer active group. Transcriptomic and metabolomic analysis revealed differential gene expression and metabolite levels, indicating active mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation and inhibition of ferroptosis signaling pathways during hibernation. These findings provide new insights into the molecular basis of cardio-protection in hibernators.
JOURNAL OF CELLULAR PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ling-Na Cai, Li-Hua Zhang, Yi-Jie Lin, Jing-Yan Wang, Kenneth B. Storey, Jia-Yong Zhang, Dan-Na Yu
Summary: This study identified the presence of ATP8 in the mitochondrial genome of Polypedates megacephalus for the first time, and detected duplications of ND5 genes and control regions. Furthermore, gene expression analysis revealed the crucial role of protein-coding mitochondrial genes and long non-coding RNAs in the molecular response to cold stress.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
W. Aline Ingelson-Filpula, Kenneth B. Storey
Summary: This study analyzed the cardiac tissue of thirteen-lined ground squirrels during hibernation to identify miRNAs involved in hibernation regulation. The results revealed that these miRNAs activate the ErbB2 signaling pathway, affecting the MAPK and PI3K/Akt signaling pathways while decreasing the p53 signaling pathway and cell cycle-related processes. These findings provide insights into the important signaling pathways in the cardiac tissue during hibernation.