Amino acid metabolism disorder and oxidative stress took part in EGCG alleviating Mn-caused ferroptosis via miR-9-5p/got1 axis.

Manganese (Mn) is not only an essential trace metal element in organisms, but also a water pollutant and damaging aquatic organisms. (-)-epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a natural tea polyphenol derived from green tea, may alleviate toxicity caused by environmental pollutants. Kidney is an important organ for excretion and expel toxins.

The Prevalence of Tick-Borne Encephalitis Virus in the Ticks and Humans of China from 2000 to 2023: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This study presents a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies on tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) prevalence in ticks and human hosts in China, published between 2000 and 2023. Extensive searches were conducted on four databases-PubMed, CNKI, VIP, and Wan Fang. The findings indicated overall pooled prevalence estimates of TBEV infection in ticks and humans of 5.

Impact of Oviposition Sequence and Host Egg Density on Offspring Emergence and Interspecific Competition in Two Species of Parasitoids.

Asian corn borer (ACB), Guenee (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) and the rice moth (RM), Stainton (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) are economically significant insect pests that threaten the agricultural products worldwide. parasitoids are successfully mass-reared using artificial host eggs, RM, and are often managed by economically important lepidopterous pests, such as ACB in China. Pang and Chen (To) and Matsumura (Td) (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) are two important parasitoids of ACB.

Therapeutic efficacy of LysGH15 against necrotising pneumonia caused by in a rabbit model.

Introduction: () is one of the most important zoonotic pathogens and can be transmitted to humans through the meat diet routes, causing necrotising pneumonia.

Methods: This study investigated the therapeutic effect of bacteriophage lysin LysGH15 on necrotising pneumonia in rabbit model caused by .

Results: In the experiments, 50 μg/mL LysGH15 not only significantly reduced the viable count (approximately 3.

Mechanisms of combined deer antler polysaccharides and postbiotics supplementation for regulating obesity in mice.

Objective: This study investigated the mechanisms related to lipid metabolism regulation after combined supplementation with deer antler polysaccharides and postbiotics.

Methods: Thirty-two male mice were divided into high-fat diet, HD + deer antler polysaccharides, HD + postbiotics, and HD + deer antler polysaccharides + postbiotics groups. The diets contained 60% fat.

Tiaogan Jiejiu Tongluo formula alleviates hepatic steatosis in NAFLD mice by regulating AMPK signaling pathway.

Objectives: Tiaogan Jiejiu Tongluo formula (TJTF) is a traditional Chinese medicine formula for liver disease. The purpose of this study was to explore the protective effects and mechanisms of TJTF on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) mice.

Methods: A NAFLD model of mice was established by a combination of a high-fat diet and CCL4 and then treated with TJTF.

Supplemented with Astragalus dregs improves growth performance, immunity, and antioxidant capacity in fattening pigs.

This study aimed to investigate the impact of Astragalus dregs - the residue after the extraction of principal active components - on the growth performance, antioxidant capacity, and immune function of fattening pigs. Twenty-four 130 days of age fattening pigs were randomly assigned to the control group and experimental group (supplemented with 10% Astragalus dregs). The production performance was evaluated by average daily gain (ADG), average daily feed intake (ADFI) and diarrhoea rates.

Construction and evaluation of orphan genes overexpression library.

Orphan genes () are crucial for species-specific characteristics and stress responses and are restricted to a specific taxon. However, their functions within particular species are poorly understood. Previous research identified in ().

Chinese cabbage orphan gene confers bolting resistance to through the gibberellin pathway.

Premature bolting reduces the yield and quality of Chinese cabbage, making bolting resistance gene identification crucial for breeding superior and stable varieties. In this study, we identified an orphan gene () that positively regulates bolting resistance in . The expression of was developmentally regulated and occurred during the seedling and flowering stages.

Nest site selection during the second breeding attempt in Japanese tits (Parus minor): effects of nest site characteristics.

Numerous investigations focusing on nest site selection among multiple-brooded bird species have revealed a common trend: breeders frequently return to their first nest sites for another brood during the same breeding season. This behavior suggests a strong preference for familiar locations, which may offer advantages such as increased safety, resource availability, and the efficiency of parental care. However, there were also instances where breeders moved to a new nest site.

Epidemiology and Ecology of Toscana Virus Infection and Its Global Risk Distribution.

Toscana virus (TOSV), a member of the genus transmitted by sandflies, is acknowledged for its capacity to cause neurological infections and is widely distributed across Mediterranean countries. The potential geographic distribution and risk to the human population remained obscure due to its neglected nature. We searched PubMed and Web of Science for articles published between 1 January 1971 and 30 June 2023 to extract data on TOSV detection in vectors, vertebrates and humans, clinical information of human patients, as well as the occurrence of two identified sandfly vectors for TOSV.

A Simple and Sensitive RT-qPCR Technology for Rapid Detection of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus.

To establish a rapid and sensitive detection method for the porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV), gene-specific primers and a TaqMan probe were designed based on the gene of PRRSV, and a new stable fully pre-mixed reverse transcription real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) reaction mixture was developed. A simple and rapid RT-qPCR detection method for PRRSV was developed by optimizing nucleic acid amplification conditions. The results showed that the method was able to specifically detect PRRSV without cross-reactivity with the other 11 porcine susceptible viruses.

Multicooperation of Turtle-inspired amphibious spherical robots.

It is challenging to achieve high-speed and accurate multicooperation of turtle-inspired amphibious spherical robots (ASRs) in turbid water and confined spaces when the robots are underwater movement with multiple degrees of freedom (MDOF). This paper innovatively proposes a control strategy for modelling and experimental platforms that can communicate and cooperate between multiple robots. First, a novel underwater kinematic model using the unit quaternion (UQ) algorithm is proposed based on attitude interpolation to realize MDOF movement.

Tandem mass tag-based quantitative proteomics and targeted hormone analysis reveal the response to insect herbivory stress in Ginseng (Panax ginseng, L.).

Ginsenosides are the most important secondary metabolites of ginseng. Ginseng has developed certain insect resistance properties during the course of evolutionary environmental adaptation. However, the mechanism underlying the insect resistance of ginseng is poorly understood.

Preparation, physicochemical characterization, and immunomodulatory activity of ovalbumin peptide-selenium nanoparticles.

During the preparation and development of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs), natural bioactive peptides are added to enhance their physicochemical characteristics and functional properties. Among these properties, immunomodulatory activities, which include activating immune cells to strengthen immunity, constitute the major functions of the immune system. To obtain SeNPs with enhanced immunomodulation, ovalbumin peptide (OP) was used as a stabilizer, yielding OP-SeNPs.

Transformation of Lignin Under Protection Strategies: Catalytic Oxidation and Depolymerization by Polyoxometalates Catalysts.

The efficient utilization of lignin, a pivotal component of lignocellulosic biomass, is crucial for advancing sustainable biorefinery processes. However, optimizing lignin valorization remains challenging due to its intricate structure and susceptibility to undesirable reactions during processing. In this study, we delve into the impact of various pretreatment agents on birch lignin, aiming to enhance its catalytic oxidation and depolymerization under polyoxometalates (POMs) catalysis.

miRNA-328-3p regulates ZO-1 expression and inhibits PEDV proliferation via the PLC-β1-PKC pathway.

Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) is a significant pathogen affecting swine, causing severe economic losses worldwide. This study explores the regulatory role of miRNA-328-3p to ZO-1 expression and its impact on PEDV proliferation via the PLC-β1-PKC pathway in IPEC-J2 cells. We found that miRNA-328-3p can target ZO-1, influencing its expression and subsequently affecting the integrity of tight junctions in the cells.

Wheat disease recognition method based on the SC-ConvNeXt network model.

When utilizing convolutional neural networks for wheat disease identification, the training phase typically requires a substantial amount of labeled data. However, labeling data is both complex and costly. Additionally, the model's recognition performance is often disrupted by complex factors in natural environments.

Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus Infection of Porcine Intestinal Epithelial Cells Causes Mitochondrial DNA Release and the Activation of the NLRP3 Inflammasome to Mediate Interleukin-1β Secretion.

Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) induces enteritis and diarrhea in piglets. Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) contributes to virus-induced inflammatory responses; however, the involvement of inflammasomes in PEDV infection responses remains unclear. We investigated the mechanism underlying inflammasome-mediated interleukin (IL)-1β secretion during the PEDV infection of porcine intestinal epithelial (IPEC-J2) cells.

Optimization of Protoplast Preparation Conditions in and Transcriptomic Analysis Throughout the Process.

Protoplasts are essential tools for genetic manipulation and functional genomics research in fungi. This study systematically optimized protoplast preparation conditions and examined transcriptional changes throughout the preparation and regeneration processes to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying the formation and regeneration of protoplasts in . The results indicated an optimal protoplast yield of 5.

Mitigation PFHxA-induced neurotoxicity in Carassius auratus brain cells by selenium-enriched Bacillus subtilis via the BDNF/PI3K/AKT/GSK-3β pathway.

As emerging contaminants growing threat to aquatic organisms, explore effective mitigation strategies is particularly important. Our previous studies have shown that selenium-rich Bacillus subtilis can not only alleviate the cause of brain damage by perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) in Carassius auratus via the intestinal axis of the brain, but its metabolites can also alleviate PFHxA toxicity. This study further explores the potential mechanism through in vitro experiments.

Effects of distiller's dried grains with solubles on enteric methane emissions in dairy and beef cattle: a meta-analysis.

Introduction: Distiller's dried grains with solubles (DDGS), a by-product of grain fermentation for ethanol production, are extensively used in livestock feed. Given their nutrient composition, DDGS could potentially influence methane (CH) emissions, a significant greenhouse gas concern in ruminant production systems. This study utilized a multilevel random-effects meta-analysis to assess the impact of DDGS inclusion in cattle diets on CH production and yield.

Effects of in-ovo injection of Yu ping feng polysaccharides on growth performance, intestinal development, and immunity in broiler chickens.

This study aimed to investigate the effects of the in-ovo injection of Yu Ping Feng polysaccharides (YPF) on the immunological development, hatchability, growth performance, intestinal tissue development, intestinal IgA cell distribution, and intestinal secretory IgA (SIgA) production in broiler chicken. Herein, 800 chicken embryos were randomly divided into Astragalus polysaccharide (APS), Atractylodes macrocephala polysaccharide (ATR), YPF, and normal saline (control) injection groups-polysaccharide injection, 0.5 mL of 4 mg/mL polysaccharide; normal saline injection, 0.

Development and Application of a TaqMan RT-qPCR for the Detection of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus in Pigs.

The global livestock industry is facing a serious threat from a widespread foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) epidemic. The timely detection of FMDV can significantly mitigate its harmful effects. This study aimed to establish and evaluate a TaqMan fluorescence quantitative PCR assay to assess its sensitivity, specificity, reproducibility, and stability.