Plant-based vaccines against viral hepatitis: A panoptic review

The traditional vaccines against hepatitis have been instrumental in reducing the incidence of some types of viral hepatitis;however,the need for cost-effective,easily distributable,and needle-free vaccine alternatives has led to the exploration of plant-based vaccines.Plant-based techniques offer a promising avenue for producing viral hepatitis vaccines due to their low-cost cultivation,scalability,and the potential for oral administration.This review highlights the successful expression of hepatitis B surface antigens in plants and the subsequent formation of virus-like particles,which have shown immunogenicity in preclinical and clinical trials.The challenges such as achieving sufficient antigen expression levels,ensuring consistent dosing,and navigating regulatory frameworks,are addressed.The review considers the potential of plant-based vaccines to meet the demands of rapid vaccine deployment in response to outbreaks and their role in global immunization strategies,particularly in resource-limited settings.This review underscores the significant strides made in plant molecular farming and the potential of plant-based vaccines to complement existing immunization methods against viral hepatitis.

Gut microbiota axis:potential target of phytochemicals from plant-based foods

Food-microbiota-host interactions provide an overarching framework for understanding the function of the gut microbiota axis.Diet is a major modulator of gut microbiota.Plant-based foods are rich in phytochemicals;therefore,it is essential to assess such foods and elucidate the mechanisms underlying their action.In this review,we summarize the role of gut microbiota in the communication between the gut and the brain,liver,lung,kidney,and joints,as well as the role of the gut microbiota axis in diseases involving these organs.In addition,we assess the effects of phytochemicals from plant-based foods on the gut microbiota axis via different pathways.

Consumers’experiences and preferences for plant-based meat food:Evidence from a choice experiment in four cities of China

This paper examined consumers’experiences in and preferences for plant-based meat(PBM)food and their respective correlates,based on data from an online survey of 579 consumers in four major cities in China in early 2021.We first described consumers’experiences in consuming and purchasing PBM food and their correlates,and then analyzed consumer preferences using hypothetical choice experiment.The experiment offered consumers various options to purchase burgers made from PBM or animal-based meat(ABM),combined with different countries of origin(COO),taste labels,and prices.Our data showed that respondents hold overall positive attitudes toward PBM food;85 and 82%of respondents reported experience in eating and purchasing PBM food,respectively.More than half of them ate PBM food because they wanted to try new food(58%),or were interested in healthy food(56%).Income,religion,and dietary restrictions were significantly correlated with consumers’experiences in PBM food consumption.Results from the Random Parameter Logit Model based on the hypothetical choice experiment data showed that 79%of respondents chose PBM burgers and were willing to pay an average of 88 CNY for a PBM burger.We also found that 99.8 and 83%of respondents are willing to buy burgers made in China and those with a taste label,with a willingness to pay(WTP)of 208 and 120 CNY,respectively.The heterogeneity test revealed that females and those with at least a bachelor’s degree,higher income,religious beliefs,and dietary restrictions are more likely to buy PBM burgers than their counterparts.

Plant-based diet and its effect on coronary artery disease:A narrative review

Coronary artery disease(CAD),a primary component of cardiovascular diseases,is one of the top contributors to mortality rates worldwide.In 2021,dietary risk was estimated to be attributed to 6.58 million cardiovascular deaths.Plant-based diets(PBDs),which encourage higher consumption of plant foods and lower intake of animal-based foods,have been shown to reduce the risk of CAD by up to 29% when compared to non-vegetarian diets in a meta-analysis.This article aims to summarize the array of PBDs and compare them with conventional Western diets that include meat.We review the various proposed mechanisms for how the bioactive nutrients of PBDs aid in preventing atherosclerosis and CAD events,as well as other cardiac diseases.We conducted a detailed search of PubMed using our exclusive search strategy using the keywords plant-based diet,vegan diet,phytosterols,CAD,myocardial ischemia,and atherosclerosis.A total of 162 pertinent articles published within the past decade were identified for qualitative synthesis.To ensure the accuracy and reliability of our review,we included a total of 55 full-text,peer-reviewed articles that demonstrated the effects of plant-based diets on CAD and were written in English.We excluded animal studies,in vitro or molecular studies,and non-original data like editorials,letters,protocols,and conference abstracts.In this article,we emphasize the importance of dietary interventions,such as PBDs,to prevent CAD and their benefits on environmental sustainability.Integrating plant foods and whole grains into one's daily eating habits leads to an increase in the intake of nutrient-rich foods while reducing the consumption of processed food could not only prevent millions of premature deaths but also provide prevention against many chronic gastrointestinal and metabolic diseases.

Association of plant-based diets with the risk of upper gastrointestinal tract cancers:A systematic review and meta-analysis

Background:Diets rich in red or processed meat have been linked to an increased risk of cancers within the digestive system.It has been suggested that a plant-based diet may have protective effects against digestive system cancers.This study aimed to determine the association between plant-based diets and upper gastrointestinal tract cancers(UGTC).Methods:We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.We searched the PubMed,Medline,Embase,and Web of Science databases for articles published up to September 30,2023.We pooled the risk ratios(RR)with the corresponding 95%confi-dence intervals(CI)using fixed or random-effects models.Results:Our meta-analysis included 16 studies(30 results).The data revealed a strong inverse association between a high intake of plant-based diets and UGTC(RR=0.60,95%CI=0.49-0.72),specifically gastric cancer(GC,RR=0.53,95%CI=0.42-0.67)and esophageal can-cer(EC,RR=0.63,95%CI=0.42-0.96).This relationship was not significant for gastric cardia cancer(GCA)or esophagogastric junctional cancer(EGJC,RR=0.76,95%CI=0.47-1.22).A subgroup analysis showed the association was significant in studies from Asia and Europe,as well as in studies utilizing indices such as a vegetarian diet,Mediterranean diet,the plant-based diet index,and principal component analy-sis(PCA)dietary patterns.There was no indication of publication bias among the analyzed studies.Conclusions:This meta-analysis highlights the potential health benefits of plant-based diets in preventing UGTC,particularly regarding esophageal squamous cell carcinoma(ESCC)and GC.Nevertheless,additional research is required to validate these results and explore the un-derlying mechanisms.

Construction of Plant-based Expression Vector of Polyphosphate Kinase Gene

[Objective] The aim was to construct the fusion expression vector of polyphosphate kinase（PPK） and green fluorescent protein（GFP） genes.[Method] In this study,the primers were designed based on PPK gene sequence（L03719） of E.coli DH5α in Genbank.Genomic DNA of E.coli DH 5α was extracted as template for the amplification of PPK gene by PCR method.By using In-Fusion@ HD Cloning Kit,the PPK gene was directionally cloned into NcoI site of the pCAMBIA1302 vector.[Result] Sequencing results showed that the 2.0 kb long fragment of PPK gene was inserted into the plant-based expression vector pCAMBIA1302 in front of GFP gene.[Conclusion] The fusion expression vector of PPK and GFP genes were successfully constructed.

Definition of a plant-based diet and overview of this special issue

A plant-based diet consists of all minimally processedfruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds,herbs, and spices and excludes all animal products, includ-ing red meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy products.

A plant-based diet for overweight and obesity prevention and treatment

The goal of this paper is to review the evidence related to the effect of plant-based dietary pattems on obesity and weight loss, includingboth observational and intervention trials. Literature from plant-based diets （PBDs） epidemiological and clinical trial research was used toinform this review. In addition, data on dietary quality, adherence, and acceptability were evaluated and are presented. Both clinical trials andobservational research indicate an advantage to adoption of PBDs for preventing overweight and obesity and promoting weight loss. PBDsmay also confer higher levels of diet quality than are observed with other therapeutic diet approaches, with similar levels of adherence andacceptability. Future studies should utilize health behavior theory to inform intervention development and delivery of PBDs studies and newtechnologies to bring interventions to scale for greater public health impact. Research examining PBDs and weight loss is also needed withmore diverse populations, including older adults. Based on the available evidence, PBDs should be considered a viable option for the treat-ment and prevention of overweight and obesity.

A plant-based diet and hypertension

Hypertension is an insidious, common, and deadly dis-ease, often detected incidentally at a routine doctor＇s visit orworkplace health screening. Worldwide, it is estimated thatone billion people have hypertension and approximately 80million Americans 20 years of age and older are hyperten-sive.

Plant-based meat substitutes by high-moisture extrusion:Visualizing the whole process in data systematically from raw material to the products

High-moisture extrusion technology should be considered one of the best choices for producing plant-based meat substitutes with the rich fibrous structure offered by real animal meat products.Unfortunately,the extrusion process has been seen as a“black box”with limited information about what occurs inside,causing serious obstacles in developing meat substitutes.This study designed a high-moisture extrusion process and developed 10 new plant-based meat substitutes comparable to the fibrous structure of real animal meat.The study used the Feature-Augmented Principal Component Analysis(FA-PCA)method to visualize and understand the whole extrusion process in three ways systematically and accurately.It established six sets of mathematical models of the high-moisture extrusion process based on 8000 pieces of data,including five types of parameters.The FA-PCA method improved the R^(2) values significantly compared with the PCA method.The Way 3 was the best to predict product quality(Z),demonstrating that the gradually molecular conformational changes(Y^(n'))were critical in controlling the final quality of the plant-based meat substitutes.Moreover,the first visualization platform software for the high-moisture extrusion process has been established to clearly show the“black box”by combining the virtual simulation technology.Through the software,some practice work such as equipment installation,parameter adjustment,equipment disassembly,and data prediction can be easily achieved.

Angina rapidly improved with a plant-based diet and returned after resuming a Western diet

Atherosclerosis and its related cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of morbidity and mortality in the Western world. The roots of this disease may lie, in part, in dietary and lifestyle behaviors, indicating that modifica- tion of these behaviors may lead to profound improvements.

A plant-based diet and heart failure： case report and literature review

Heart failure is associated with high rates of morbidityand mortality, and is a burden to the healthcare system.There is a growing appreciation for the role diet may play inthe development and treatment of heart failure.

A plant-based diet and stroke

Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in theUnited States and globally. Each year, approxirnately 795,000Americans experience a stroke.Total annual costs of stroke,both direct and indirect, amount to $33 billion. Ischemicstroke is predicted to cost more than $2.2 trillion between2005 and 2050. In the United States, 87% of all strokesare ischemic, 10% are due to intracerebral hemorrhage, and3% are due to subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Plant-based nutrition for healthcare professionals： implementing diet as aprimary modality in the prevention and treatment of chronic disease

Cardiovascular disease remains the world＇s leading cause of death. Yet, we have known for decades that the vast majority of athero-sclerosis and its subsequent morbidity and mortality are influenced predominantly by diet. This paper will describe a health-promoting wholefood, plant-based diet; delineate macro- and micro-nulxition, emphasizing specific geriatric concerns; and offer guidance to physicians andother healthcare practitioners to support patients in successfully utilizing nutrition to improve their health.

Strategies for practitioners to support patients in plant-based eating

Successfully implementing a plant-based diet is attain-able for patients, but the likelihood of achieving long-term,dietary maintenance can be increased by follow-up andsupport from practitioners. Practitioners, in particular physi-cians, are seen as nutrition authorities,and are thereforewell-positioned to deliver dietary advice and nutritionalprescriptions.

Rheological Properties of Six Plant-Based Seed Gums

The rheological properties of six mucilage solutions (Guar Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Tamarind Gum, Flaxseed Gum, Artemisia Sphaerocephala Krasch Gum and Cassia Gum) have been examined. It was found that all six gums could be classified into three different types according to the changes of viscosity with increasing shear rate. Steady shear viscous properties in a range of shear rate from 0.1 to 100 s-1 were investigated in the provision of mucilage concentration, pH, temperature and salts. A non-Newtonian shear-thinning behavior was observed. The data of viscosity-shear successfully correlated Power law model. Apparent viscosity was apparently dependent on mucilage concentration increasing significantly as mass fraction went up. A marked dependence of viscosity on temperature was also observed;as temperature increased, the viscosity decreased sharply. The value n of flaxseed gum is minimum, which means it behaves the greatest shear-thinning properties. Both Guar gum and Tamarind gum possessed better acid-proof and alkali-proof advantages. The flow activation energy of ASKG is 4.3 kcal which is higher than other gums so that the influence of temperature on characteristics of viscosity is stronger. The mechanical spectra in the linear viscoelasticity region were studied in the temperature range from 20°C to 90°C, at a frequency range from 0.1 to 10 Hz. It was observed that Both elastic modulus G' and viscous modulus G" behaviors were found to be dependent on temperature and frequency. What have been investigated in this work could provide guidance for practical application in the field of food industry.

Chemical Composition of Different Extracts of Conyza bonariensis: Insecticidal and Nematicidal Activities

C. bonariensis (L.) Cronq. known as hairy fleabane was first described in Argentina but it is now widely spread through most warmer regions of Europe, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Central America. In this work, a chemical analysis by liquid and gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry of the whole plant, aerial part, flowers and roots extracts of C. bonariensis harvested in Togo (West Africa) was carried out. Two acetylenic compounds Lachnophyllum ester and limonene were identified as the main components of essential oils while Lachnophyllum and Matricaria lactones were dominant in chloroform extracts. Based on the plant chemical compositions, essential oils and chloroform extracts were tested on cowpea weevil Callosobruchus maculatus adults which are considered as one of the most cosmopolitan pests of stored beans, and on freshly hatched second-stage juveniles of root-knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita. Results showed that the whole plant essential oil demonstrated an LC50/24h value of 1.75 μL oil/L air on C. maculatus while at 3.91 μL oil/L air, it showed 100% mortality. Furthermore, the plant root chloroform extracts partitioned in diethyl ether-hexane mixture showed the strongest nematicidal activity with an LC50/72h value of 0.47 mg/mL. Our findings suggest that the widely diffused plant C. bonariensis and its acetylenic constituents could be considered as potent botanical insecticidal and nematicidal agents.

2%甲维盐乳油对松材线虫病的防效测定

[目的]为测试2%甲维盐乳油(商品名:松高飞)对松材线虫病的防治效果。[方法]首先通过室内浸渍法比较了2%甲维盐乳油和2%甲维盐微乳剂(商品名:林源松韵)的杀线活性,然后在温室和林间通过树干注射测试了2%甲维盐乳油对松材线虫病的防治效果,最后通过高效液相色谱法测定了不同时间、不同松树体内甲维盐的含量变化。[结果]室内浸渍法结果显示,2%甲维盐乳油具有更强的杀线活性,LC_(50)为41.808 mg·L^(-1),显著低于2%甲维盐微乳剂的75.959 mg·L^(-1)(p<0.05)。温室预防组结果显示,2%甲维盐乳油的预防效果显著,2 a后松树无死亡。温室治疗组结果显示,2%甲维盐乳油治疗时间越早,治疗效果越好;2 a后,接种线虫后7 d注药治疗组,松树无死亡;而30 d后注药治疗组,白皮松、无死亡,油松死亡率为20%,华山松死亡率为40%。林间的试验显示2%甲维盐乳油在两块林地的防治效果显著,其试验组马尾松林2 a累计死亡率分别为2%和5%,远低于对照组马尾松死亡率20%和25%。随着时间变化,不同松树体内甲维盐变化有所差异,华山松体内平均甲维盐含量最高(36.59 mg·kg^(-1)),油松最低(27.11 mg·kg^(-1))。注射后15 d内,所有松树体内甲维盐含量均上升;15 d后,华山松树干中部甲维盐含量逐渐升高,60 d的含量最高;而油松、白皮松树干内甲维盐含量逐渐降低并趋平。[结论]2%甲维盐乳油对松材线虫具有显著的杀线活性,温室和林间防治效果显著,在不同松树体内传输和存留效果良好,无明显药害,可以进一步推广使用。

作物根结线虫病化学防治研究进展

根结线虫Meloidogyne spp.是严重威胁农业生产的重要病原生物,对世界上大多数作物都存在负面影响。在我国,随着保护地栽培模式的扩大及作物复种指数的不断提高,根结线虫病的发生日趋严重,而目前的管理措施尚不能完全控制根结线虫的危害。使用化学杀线虫剂仍然是目前防治根结线虫最常见的短期管理策略。本文总结了目前我国作物根结线虫病的发生现状,介绍了生产中防治该病害的主要化学药剂,分析了其化学防治存在的主要问题,并讨论了目前化学杀线虫剂及其应用技术的优化;展望了未来根结线虫化学防治的研究方向;提出根结线虫的化学防治应该与其他管理措施相结合,实现根结线虫高效、安全、可持续发展的综合治理。

两种杀线虫剂处理对山药土壤线虫群落和理化性质的影响

为探索10%噻唑膦颗粒剂+6%寡糖·噻唑膦水乳剂(简记为CP1)和42%威百亩水剂(简记为CP2)对山药田土壤线虫生态环境的影响,以山药浅生槽定向栽培田和传统栽培田为研究对象,采用线虫形态学鉴定方法和土壤常规分析方法,研究这两种处理对土壤线虫群落和土壤理化性质的影响。结果表明,与空白对照(CK)相比,两个处理对土壤含水量、pH值、有机质含量无显著影响,但可显著(P<0.05)提高浅生槽定向栽培田0~20 cm土层的速效钾含量,显著降低传统栽培田>20~40 cm土层的速效钾含量。与CK相比,CP1处理对浅生槽定向栽培田0~20 cm土层的食细菌类线虫和植物寄生类线虫的占比无显著影响,但可使传统栽培田0~20、>20~40 cm土层的山药病原线虫——短体线虫属(Pratylenchus)的相对丰度显著降低,使有益线虫——食细菌类的小杆线虫属(Rhabditis)和拟丽突线虫属(Acrobeloides)的相对丰度显著增加;CP2处理不仅可使浅生槽定向栽培田0~20 cm土层和传统栽培田0~20、>20~40 cm土层短体线虫属的相对丰度显著降低,还可显著提高传统栽培田0~20、>20~40 cm土层小杆线虫属和拟丽突线虫属的相对丰度。此外,CP2处理显著降低了传统栽培田0~20 cm土层线虫的PPI/MI(植物寄生线虫成熟度指数与自由生活线虫成熟度指数之比),显著提高了土壤线虫的多样性指数、均匀度指数、瓦斯乐思卡指数和自由生活线虫成熟度指数。综上,从土壤线虫方面分析,42%威百亩水剂的综合施用效果要好于10%噻唑膦颗粒剂+6%寡糖·噻唑膦水乳剂。在本试验条件下,这两种杀线虫剂处理均不致对土壤生态环境造成不良影响,适宜在山药上推广使用。