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Entomology
Zhang Yan-li, Dong Hui, Zhang Li-sheng, Gu Zu-min, Zhou Jin-cheng
Summary: This study identified a new fungal strain, M. rileyi EFNL-8, which showed pathogenicity against eggs and larvae of the fall armyworm, suggesting its potential as a biological control agent.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Kai Lu, Yimin Li, Yibei Cheng, Wenru Li, Bixue Zeng, Chengzhen Gu, Rensen Zeng, Yuanyuan Song
Summary: The ingestion of xanthotoxin enhanced the tolerance of Spodoptera litura larvae to lambda-cyhalothrin by upregulating detoxification genes and transcription factors. This study also revealed the involvement of ROS/CncC pathway and 20E signaling pathway in the induction of metabolic detoxification upon exposure to xanthotoxin.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Fuwang Wu, Guoxiang Jiang, Huiling Yan, Lu Xiao, Hanzhi Liang, Dandan Zhang, Yueming Jiang, Xuewu Duan
Summary: Thioredoxins play a crucial role in regulating redox processes during fruit senescence and quality deterioration, specifically through interaction with glutathione peroxidase to modulate its activity and influence the redox state of the fruit.
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Developmental Biology
R. Emily Martin, Eliana Marzol, Jose M. Estevez, Gloria K. Muday
Summary: Research shows that ethylene and its precursor regulate root hair formation by increasing ROS accumulation. Ethylene-sensitive mutants have increased root hair number and ROS accumulation, while ethylene-insensitive mutants show the opposite effect.
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Genetics & Heredity
Li Wang, Jing Wang, Xiufen Zhang, Youping Yin, Ren Li, Yunlong Lin, Chaoqun Deng, Kai Yang, Xiaoqin Liu, Zhongkang Wang
Summary: The pathogenicity of Metarhizium rileyi against Spodoptera litura larvae is a complex process involving factors such as infection structure, gene regulation, and cellular transformation. Morphogenesis analysis revealed the importance of the infection structure, while key genes were found to regulate its formation and impact pathogenicity.
FUNGAL GENETICS AND BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhen Xu, Li Zhang, Min Pan, Qunying Jiang, Yunjie Huang, Fuan Wang, Xiaoqing Liu
Summary: Nanozymes have great potential in nanomedicine, but their clinical translation is limited by biotoxicity. A new type of bionanozyme with ultrahigh and light-controlled catalytic activity has been developed through self-assembly and in situ polymerization, showing potential for tumor-specific therapy with minimal biotoxicity.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Polina Ivanova, Konrad Dziegielewski, Marcin Drozd, Sandra Skorupska, Ilona Grabowska-Jadach, Mariusz Pietrzak
Summary: Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are important in physiological processes but can pose a threat to health with increased concentrations. Different defense systems in plants, invertebrates, and vertebrates including humans combat ROS, but environmental conditions and lifestyle can interfere with enzyme activity. Therefore, finding alternative ROS scavengers is crucial, with nanozymes being a proposed solution to mimic essential enzyme activities and prevent excessive ROS activity.
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Agronomy
Lang Ming, Yuan-Wen Du, Ge-Ge Yuan, Qi Su, Xiao-Bing Shi, Huan Yu, Gong Chen
Summary: Spodoptera litura larvae infected with HvAV-3h can alter the release of HIPVs in pepper plants, making them more attractive to other S. litura larvae.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Nobuhiro Mukai, Yoshinobu Nakayama, Syed Amir Abdali, Jun Yoshioka
Summary: The molecular interaction between Txnip and thioredoxin plays a crucial role in regulating redox balance in diabetic myocardium. By introducing the Txnip C247S mutant, it was found to promote mitochondrial antioxidative capacities in cardiomyocytes, thereby protecting the heart from oxidative damage caused by diabetes. These results highlight the potential therapeutic target of the single cysteine residue in Txnip for diabetic cardiomyopathy.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-HEART AND CIRCULATORY PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zhiming Yang, Tianxiang Xiao, Mengqing Deng, Wenxiu Wang, Haoxue Peng, Kai Lu
Summary: This study identified and analyzed 19 nuclear receptors (NRs) in the genome of Spodoptera litura larvae, and found that the transcriptional levels of most NRs were significantly induced in the midgut after exposure to flavone and xanthotoxin. Knockdown of four NRs (FTZ-F1, EcR, Dsf, and HR3) resulted in reduced larval tolerance to the phytochemicals. Additionally, many detoxification genes were downregulated by dsNR administrations, which may explain the high sensitivity of S. litura to phytochemicals. Molecular docking revealed that phytochemicals had high affinity to bind to NRs. This study provides insights into the mechanism of host adaptation in S. litura and supports the development of NR-targeted insecticides.
PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yujie Dai, Yiming Ding, Linlin Li
Summary: Nanozymes possess high catalytic activity and stability, making them advantageous in generating or eliminating reactive oxygen species (ROS) for potential applications in disease therapy. Researchers are exploring catalytic mechanisms and strategies to design nanozyme-based platforms for cancer therapy, pathogen infection, neurodegenerative diseases, and more. Challenges and future opportunities for the development and application of nanozymes are also being discussed.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2021)
Review
Agronomy
Tamires Doroteo de Souza, Antonio Alves Pinto, Luis Fernando Vieira da Silva, Rodrigo Mendes Antunes Maciel, Daniel Ricardo Sosa-Gomez
Summary: The use of microbial agents for pest control has been increasing gradually since the 1960s. Among these agents, the fungus Metarhizium rileyi is responsible for causing epizootics in Lepidopteran pests. However, research on this entomopathogen is relatively scarce compared to other species. A bibliometric survey reveals a fluctuation in publication trends, with the majority of articles published in the period between 1974 and 1999.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jiali Zhai, Qi Qi, Manqi Wang, Jinping Yan, Kunzhi Li, Huini Xu
Summary: The study revealed that overexpression of tomato thioredoxin under excess nitrate stress increased seed germination rate and root length, while decreasing accumulation of H2O2 and O-2(-), suggesting a role in maintaining ROS homeostasis.
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Physiology
Jiaojiao Luo, Zan Zhang, Dongzhen Li, Jie Liu, Kun Li, Xiao Sun, Lin He
Summary: This study identified that SlitOBP11 in Spodoptera litura larvae may be involved in the perception of female sex pheromones. OBPs in the larvae play an important role in the olfactory perception process.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zong-Nan Li, Yu-Xuan Zhang, Zhi-Ang Zhang, Lian-Han Pan, Ping Li, Yan Xu, Sheng Sheng, Fu-An Wu, Jun Wang
Summary: Phoxim nanoemulsion was successfully prepared using microfluidic technology, which demonstrated good release effect and high insecticidal efficiency, leading to a reduction in pesticide dosage. These findings confirmed the potential of microfluidic technology in the production of pesticide nanoemulsions.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Ratiporn Thongsoi, Siriluk Maskaew, Panumas Puechpon, Benjaporn Noppradit, Napassawan Inaek, Prapaporn Utarabhand, Phanthipha Runsaeng
Summary: In this study, a PPAE gene called FmPPAE1 was cloned and analyzed in banana shrimp. FmPPAE1 plays a vital role in regulating the proPO system, exhibits antibacterial properties, and contributes to the suppression of bacterial proliferation.
DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Fisheries
Jishuang Tan, Paizelaiti Sahaer, Huan Li, Wei Han, Hongyan Sun
Summary: Circular RNAs (circRNA) are involved in gene expression and affect cellular processes such as transcription, splicing, and translation by interacting with microRNA and RNA binding proteins. A study identified circDNAJB6 as a circular RNA abundant in chicken macrophages after bacterial infection, and found that circDNAJB6 exacerbates cellular injury and interacts with multiple miRNAs and target genes, potentially impacting autophagy and MAPK signaling pathways.
DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Fisheries
Rodrigo Guabiraba, Damaris Ribeiro Rodrigues, Paul T. Manna, Melanie Chollot, Vincent Saint-Martin, Sascha Trapp, Marisa Oliveira, Clare E. Bryant, Brian J. Ferguson
Summary: The innate immune response relies on the ability of host cells to detect and respond to microbial nucleic acids. Toll-like receptors (TLRs) play a crucial role in this process by distinguishing self from non-self. This study focused on TLR21, an avian TLR that recognizes bacterial DNA motifs. The findings suggest that avian TLR21 shares similar activation mechanisms to mammalian TLR9, highlighting the conservation of nucleic acid sensing mechanisms across species.
DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Fisheries
Safieh Zeinali, Kate Sutton, Lonneke Vervelde
Summary: Chickens have a unique immune structure characterized by the absence of draining lymph nodes and the presence of well-developed mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue. The structure and development of chicken lymphoid tissues in the intestine, particularly Peyer's patches, have been poorly studied. However, the use of CSF1R-eGFP reporter transgenic chickens has allowed for the visualization and investigation of the development and distribution of these tissues. This research provides insights that could benefit mucosal vaccination strategies and the development of targeted vaccine delivery systems.
DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY
(2024)
Retraction
Fisheries
G. -g. Li, Z. -z. Guo, X. -f. Ma, N. Cao, S. -n. Geng, Y. -q. Zheng, M. -j. Meng, H. -h. Lin, G. Han, G. -j. Du
DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Fisheries
Jinyue Yang, Peng Zhou, Wanrong Wu, Qingxiang Zhang, Dong Chen, Rui Luo
Summary: This study cloned and characterized the full-length sequence of duck MRE11 (duMRE11) for the first time, and found that this protein plays an important role in the innate immune response of ducks.
DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Fisheries
Mengjiao Guo, Jiaqi Zhang, Mingtao Li, Xiaorong Zhang, Yantao Wu
Summary: rNLRC3 negatively regulates the NF -KB signaling pathway induced by P. multocida in rabbits by inhibiting the activation of NF -KB, reducing the expression of inflammatory cytokines, and interacting with rTRAF4 and rTRAF6. The NACHT-LRR domain is the functional domain of rNLRC3. These findings provide insights into the important role of rNLRC3 in combating P. multocida infection.
DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Fisheries
Yinan Li, Xingye Lian, Wenwen Yang, Jinyuan Leng, Jiejie Sun, Yu Liu, Siqi Fan, Lingling Wang, Linsheng Song
Summary: The DM9-containing protein CgDM9CP-7 plays an important role in the innate immune response of molluscs. It is constitutively expressed in various tissues and is up-regulated in haemocytes after stimulation by Vibrio splendidus and lipopolysaccharide (LPS). CgDM9CP-7 binds to various pathogens and exhibits antimicrobial activity, while also regulating the expression of CgMyD88 and CgIL-17.
DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Fisheries
Xiuwen Bao, Haoran Song, Liying He, Yong Li, Shuqi Niu, Jinlin Guo
Summary: This study focuses on the interaction between Hepialus xiaojinensis larvae and Ophiocordyceps sinensis during the infection process. The results show that the infected third instar larvae enhance antioxidant defense ability, while the infected fourth instar larvae reduce this ability and allocate more energy to growth and development.
DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY
(2024)