Identification and expression of a novel antimicrobial peptide Gloverin and its antibacterial effect against Staphylococcus aureus.

Background: Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have attracted extensive attention in various fields. Gloverin is a group of AMPs derived from Lepidoptera insects. In this study, a novel gloverin CpGlv was identified through sequence alignment.

Host Plant Dependence of the Symbiotic Microbiome of the Gall-Inducing Wasp .

Symbiotic bacteria play a pivotal role in the biology and ecology of herbivorous insects, affecting host growth and adaptation. However, the effects of host identity on the symbiotic microbiota of gall-inducing insects remain less explored. In this study, we utilized high-throughput sequencing to investigate the effects of different oak hosts on the structure and diversity of the symbiotic microbial community in the asexual larvae of the gall-inducing wasp .

Neurofibromatosis type 1 accompanied by acromelanoma: A case report.

Rationale: Neurofibromatosis is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder characterized by developmental abnormalities of the nervous system, skin, and bones. Clinically, it is relatively rare and is often associated with various benign and malignant tumors.

Patient Concerns: However, reports of its association with malignant melanoma are scarce, and has been reported as a case report in this study.

Chromium Oral Bioavailability in 16 Contaminated Soils from Different Sources: Mouse Model Development and Cr Speciation in Soil and Mouse Tissues.

Soil contamination by chromium (Cr) has attracted much public attention due to its ubiquity in the environment and toxicity to humans, with hexavalent CrVI being more toxic and mobile than trivalent CrIII. In this study, 16 soils contaminated from different sources were chosen to determine their Cr accumulation in mouse tissues and changes in Cr speciation in soils, and mouse intestinal contents, organs and excreta based on a steady-state mouse model. The Cr accumulation in mouse organs after exposing to CrVI was 1.

Disrupting in the prothoracic gland induced larval development arrest in the fall armyworm .

Introduction: The juvenile hormone (JH) and 20-hydroxyecdysone (20E) are the central regulating hormones of insect development. The timing of their secretion usually leads to developmental transitions.

Methods: The developmental transitions were evaluated via the starvation treatment and the expressions of two key metamorphosis inducing factor in .

Femtosecond Laser Fabrication of High-Linearity Liquid Metal-Based Flexible Strain Sensor.

Liquid metal (LM) is widely used in flexible electronic devices due to its excellent metallic conductivity and ductility. However, the fabrication of LM flexible strain sensors with high sensitivity and linearity is still a huge challenge, since the resistance of LM does not change much with strain. Here, a highly sensitive and linear fully flexible strain sensor with a resistive sensing function is proposed.

Burden of psoriasis in young adults worldwide from the global burden of disease study 2019.

Background: To determine the global burden of psoriasis in young adults, i.e., those aged 15-49, from 1990 to 2019 and predict trends in this burden for 2020 to 2030.

symbiont variation across developmental stages, living states, two sexes, and potential horizontal transmission from prey or environment.

Introduction: is one representative Syrphidae insect which can provide extensive pollination and pest control services. To date, the symbiont composition and potential acquisition approaches in Syrphidae remain unclear.

Methods: Herein, we investigated microbiota dynamics across developmental stages, different living states, and two sexes in via full-length 16S rRNA genes sequencing, followed by an attempt to explore the possibility of symbiont transmission from prey to the hoverfly.

Transcriptomics Reveals the Killing Mechanism by Which Entomopathogenic Fungi Manipulate the RNA Expression Profiles of Termites and Provides Inspiration for Green Pest Management.

As chemical pesticides have caused serious environmental pollution, fungus-based biological control has become a developing alternative to chemical control. Here, we aimed to determine the molecular mechanism underlying how facilitated invasive infection. We found that the fungus increased its virulence by downregulating () and () throughout termite bodies.

Pembrolizumab combined with axitinib in the treatment of skin metastasis of renal clear cell carcinoma to nasal ala: A case report.

Background: Renal clear cell carcinoma (RCC) is a malignant tumor of the genitourinary system with a predilection for males. The most common metastatic sites are the lung, liver, lymph nodes, contralateral kidney or adrenal gland, however, skin metastasis has only been seen in 1.0%-3.

Facultative symbionts are potential agents of symbiont-mediated RNAi in aphids.

Aphids are major crop pests, and they can be controlled through the application of the promising RNA interference (RNAi) techniques. However, chemical synthesis yield of dsRNA for RNAi is low and costly. Another sustainable aphid pest control strategy takes advantage of symbiont-mediated RNAi (SMR), which can generate dsRNA by engineered microbes.

The antimicrobial effect of a novel peptide LL-1 on Escherichia coli by increasing membrane permeability.

Background: The widespread use of antibiotics has led to the emergence of many drug-resistant strains; thus, the development of new antibacterial drugs is essential with antimicrobial peptides becoming the focus of research. This study assessed the antibacterial effect of a novel antimicrobial peptide, named LL-1 on Escherichia coli (E.coli) by determining the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and the antibacterial curve.

Odorant Binding Protein C17 Contributes to the Response to Oil in .

The red flour beetle, (), generates great financial losses to the grain storage and food processing industries. Previous studies have shown that essential oil (EO) from () has strong contact toxicity to larvae of the beetle, and odorant-binding proteins (OBPs) contribute to the defense of larvae against . However, the functions of OBPs in insects defending against plant oil is still not clear.

Characterization and phylogenetic analysis of the mitochondrial genome of (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae: Plusiinae).

is a polyphagous herbivorous moth within the family Noctuidae. In this study, we sequenced and analyzed the complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of . This mitogenome was 15,382 bp long and encoded 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 transfer RNA genes (tRNAs), and two ribosomal RNA unit genes (rRNAs).

Mitochondrial genome of (Lepidoptera: Noctuoidea: Noctuidae) and phylogenetic analysis.

is a polyphagous herbivorous moth within the family Noctuidae. In this study, we sequenced and analyzed the complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of . This mitogenome was 15,242 bp long and encoded 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 transfer RNA genes (tRNAs) and 2 ribosomal RNA unit genes (rRNAs).

Dynamic changes of transcriptome of fifth-instar larvae in response to insecticide.

Unlabelled: is a major insect with a cosmopolitan distribution and strong resistance to multiple insecticides. Determining the molecular basis and key candidate genes of the insecticide resistance of may help in managing this insect. In this study, fifth-instar larvae were subjected to transcriptome analysis at 6, 12, 24, 48, and 72 h after feeding on an LC20 dose of avermectin.

Disruption of the cytochrome P450 CYP6BQ7 gene reduces tolerance to plant toxicants in the red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum.

In insects, the cytochrome P450 CYP6B family plays key roles in the detoxification of toxic plant substances. However, the function of CYP6 family genes in degrading plant toxicants in Tribolium castaneum, an extremely destructive global storage pest, have yet to be elucidated. In this study, a T.

Supplemental Sugar Is Required for Sex Pheromone Biosynthesis in .

Supplemental nutrients of adult moths maximize moth fitness and contribute to the pollination of many plants. Previous reports have revealed that sugar feeding promotes to sex pheromone biosynthesis by increasing the haemolymph trehalose concentration in mating moths. Here, adults were employed as a model to investigate the effect of sugar feeding on sex pheromone biosynthesis.

Mitochondrial genome of sp. (Hymenoptera: Apocrita: Chalcidoidea) and phylogenetic analysis.

Chalcidoidea (Hymenoptera) are minute wasps which can attack immature and adult stages of virtually all insect orders. Here, we sequenced and annotated the mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of sp. This mitogenome was 15,152 bp long and encoded 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 20 transfer RNA genes (tRNAs), and 2 ribosomal RNA unit genes (rRNAs).

Mitochondrial genome of (Hymenoptera: Cynipoidea: Cynipidae) and phylogenetic analysis.

(Monzen) (Hymenoptera: Cynipidae) is a major pest of Blume in the Taihang Mountains in China. In this study, we sequenced and analyzed the mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of . This mitogenome was 16,078 bp long and encoded 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 transfer RNA genes (tRNAs), and 2 ribosomal RNA unit genes (rRNAs).

Odorant-Binding Proteins Contribute to the Defense of the Red Flour Beetle, , Against Essential Oil of .

The function of odorant-binding proteins (OBPs) in insect chemodetection has been extensively studied. However, the role of OBPs in the defense of insects against exogenous toxic substances remains elusive. The red flour beetle, , a major pest of stored grains, causes serious economic losses for the agricultural grain and food processing industries.

Identification and characteristics of a novel cecropin from the armyworm, Mythimna separata.

Background: The recent emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria has increased the need to develop effective alternatives to antibiotics. Antimicrobial peptides have been considered as a promising product with several advantages.

Results: In this present study, we identified a novel cecropin from the armyworm, Mythimna separata (armyworm cecropin 1, AC-1) by transcriptome sequencing and multi-sequence alignment analysis.

Characterisation and phylogenetic analysis of the complete mitochondrial genome of (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae: Plusiinae).

is a pest of composite plants such as L. and . In this study, we sequenced and analyzed the complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of .

Fungal networks shape dynamics of bacterial dispersal and community assembly in cheese rind microbiomes.

Most studies of bacterial motility have examined small-scale (micrometer-centimeter) cell dispersal in monocultures. However, bacteria live in multispecies communities, where interactions with other microbes may inhibit or facilitate dispersal. Here, we demonstrate that motile bacteria in cheese rind microbiomes use physical networks created by filamentous fungi for dispersal, and that these interactions can shape microbial community structure.

Comparative Transcriptional Analysis of the Host-Specialized Aphids Aphis gossypii (Hemiptera: Aphididae).

Host specialization is an ubiquitous character in aphid populations. Many polyphagous aphid populations usually consist of several subpopulations that have strong fidelity to a specific host or a subset of host range. Host specialization is an evolutional result of food habit of insects.