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Physiology
Juyan Tang, Mengqiang Yuan, Jia Wang, Qianqian Li, Baoyu Huang, Lei Wei, Yaqiong Liu, Yijing Han, Xuekai Zhang, Xiaona Wang, Meiwei Zhang, Xiaotong Wang
Summary: In this study, the morphology and structure of the nerve ganglia of the scallop were investigated, and the ORF of GnRH gene was cloned and its expression patterns were studied. Tissue expression analysis revealed that GnRH was highly expressed in the parietovisceral ganglion. In situ hybridization further confirmed the distribution of GnRH mRNA in certain neurons in the posterior and lateral lobes. Additionally, higher expression of GnRH was found in female scallops during gonadal development, particularly at the growing stage in the parietovisceral ganglion. This study contributes to understanding the reproductive neuroendocrine regulation by GnRH in scallops.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yanfang Zhao, Xuming Kang, Haiyan Ding, Jinsong Ning, Yuxiu Zhai, Xiaofeng Sheng
Summary: The study investigated the bioaccumulation, biotransformation, and subcellular partitioning of inorganic arsenic in different tissues of scallops. Results showed that different inorganic arsenic species had different effects on the bioaccumulation and biotransformation in bivalves.
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Environmental Sciences
Liping Hu, Liming Jiang, Qiang Xing, Zujing Yang, Qiang Zhao, Liyong Wang, Xiaoting Huang, Zhenmin Bao
Summary: This study constructed a cytogenetic map of Zhikong scallop, containing 69 clones that covered all 19 pairs of chromosomes. The cytogenetic map provides a platform for genetic and genomic analysis of Zhikong scallop, facilitating molecular breeding projects and comparative chromosome evolution studies in scallops and bivalves.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Xiujiang Hou, Junhao Zhang, Cheng Peng, Haitao Yu, Chang Cui, Ancheng Liu, Jianshu Li, Xinghai Zhu, Qiang Xing, Xiaoting Huang, Jingjie Hu, Zhenmin Bao
Summary: This study identified and characterized PC4 genes in scallops, revealing their role in the thermal response of the Zhikong scallop. The study showed that CfPC4s genes have different expression patterns at different developmental stages and in different tissues of the scallop, indicating their functional roles in growth and development.
Article
Fisheries
Yangfan Wang, Qiang Ren, Liang Zhao, Moli Li, Xiangfu Kong, Yiqiang Xu, Xiaoli Hu, Jingjie Hu, Zhenmin Bao
Summary: Genetic improvement through image-based traits is crucial for meeting the increasing demand for high-quality, sustainably produced meat in the scallop industry. X-ray technology can provide non-invasive muscle imaging traits. This study showed that genetic breeding values based on image traits have the potential to enhance meat quality in Zhikong scallops.
Article
Fisheries
Dengfeng Li, Jing Fang, Bohai Wen, Xinzhong Wu
Summary: The scallop Chlamys farreri is an important bivalve species cultured in northern China, but has suffered mass mortalities since 1996, likely caused by an intracellular Rickettsiales-like prokaryote (RLP). Through analysis of the 16S rDNA sequence, a novel prokaryote named Sinorickettsia chlamys sp.nov. was identified as the causative agent. Specific DNA probes were designed for detection, confirming the presence of the RLP in infected tissues of C. farreri.
Article
Fisheries
Xuefeng Wang, Zujing Yang, Liming Jiang, Zhi Liu, Xixi Dong, Mingyi Sui, Chenlin Yin, Xiaojing Shen, Ang Zhao, Jingjie Hu, Zhenmin Bao, Liping Hu, Xiaoting Huang
Summary: This study genotyped six natural populations and artificially selected populations of Chlamys farreri and found high levels of genetic diversity in all populations. Artificially selected populations showed significant genetic differentiation from natural populations. Selective sweep analysis identified genes related to growth, reproduction, and stress resistance in the artificially selected populations. This study provides valuable information for resource management and germplasm improvement in C. farreri.
Article
Fisheries
Haitao Yu, Mingyi Sui, Zujing Yang, Chang Cui, Xiujiang Hou, Zhi Liu, Xuefeng Wang, Xixi Dong, Ang Zhao, Yangfan Wang, Xiaoting Huang, Jingjie Hu, Zhenmin Bao
Summary: The changes in seawater temperature due to global warming have profound influences on the growth, survival, and production of aquatic species. This study focuses on improving the heat tolerance of Zhikong scallops through genomic selection. The study identified SNPs and genes associated with heat tolerance in scallops and demonstrated the potential of genomic prediction in breeding tolerant strains.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Cheng Peng, Zujing Yang, Zhi Liu, Shenhai Wang, Haitao Yu, Chang Cui, Yuqing Hu, Qiang Xing, Jingjie Hu, Xiaoting Huang, Zhenmin Bao
Summary: In this study, the researchers identified and characterized 17 TRP channels in the genome of the Zhikong scallop. These channels were found to participate in the early embryonic development and sensory processes of scallops, with C.FA TRPM3 and C.FA TRPC-alpha showing significant expression in the species. Additionally, under high temperature stress, specific TRP channels in scallops were upregulated, suggesting their role as thermoTRPs channels in scallops.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yongren Li, Baolu Zhang, Shuang Liang, Yongjun Guo
Summary: The study found that inhibiting the first polar body formation in fertilized Zhikong scallop eggs using cytochalasin B can significantly affect the chromosome segregation patterns, which are determined by the number of centrosomes in meiosis II.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hongbo Mi, Yuming Zhao, Yan Li, Jingxin Chen, He Liu, Shumin Yi, Xuepeng Li, Jianrong Li
Summary: The study demonstrated that the addition of 4g/100g SPI combined with 0.4g/100g TGase significantly improved the gel properties of Zhikong scallop adductor muscle, enhancing gel strength and water holding capacity while optimizing textural profiles. The results also indicated that TGase facilitated protein cross-linking and network structure formation, mitigating the negative effects of excessive SPI.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xixi Dong, Zujing Yang, Zhi Liu, Xuefeng Wang, Haitao Yu, Cheng Peng, Xiujiang Hou, Wei Lu, Qiang Xing, Jingjie Hu, Xiaoting Huang, Zhenmin Bao
Summary: Heat stress has significant effects on the metabolism of Zhikong scallop, causing alterations in energy metabolism and antioxidant capacity. The findings suggest that the scallops have the potential to adapt to heat stress by regulating these metabolic processes.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Lihong Xing, Weihong Sun, Xiaojie Sun, Jixing Peng, Zhaoxin Li, Panpan Zhu, Xuying Zheng
Summary: Semicarbazide is considered a characteristic metabolite of nitrofurazone and is used as a marker for monitoring illegal nitrofurazone use in foods. Recent studies have shown that semicarbazide pollution can accumulate in aquatic organisms and threaten marine shellfish, ecological balance, and human health. The research found that scallops can uptake semicarbazide from seawater, potentially impacting the quality and safety of products used as food sources.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Naina Hu, Shanshan Lian, Xiaomei Zhu, Xiaomei Chen, Fengzhi Sun, Lingling Zhang, Shi Wang, Zhenmin Bao, Jingjie Hu
Summary: IRFs are a family of transcription factors that play important roles in immune responses. This study identified four IRF family genes in Zhikong scallop, which are constitutively expressed during development and in adult tissues, and upregulated in response to bacterial infection.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yanfang Zhao, Jifa Wu, Xuming Kang, Haiyan Ding, Xiaofeng Sheng, Zhijun Tan
Summary: This study investigated the bioaccessibility and speciation of cadmium in scallops during gastrointestinal digestion and its implications for evaluation of biological effects and human safety. The results showed that steaming reduced the bioaccessibility of cadmium in different tissues of scallops. Based on the bioaccessible total cadmium and cadmium ions, the muscle, gonad, and mantle of steamed scallops were considered safe for human consumption according to the cadmium intake standards established by WHO and EFSA.
