Deep-sea mining activities can potentially release metals,which pose a toxicological threat to deep-sea ecosystems.Nevertheless,due to the remoteness and inaccessibility of the deep-sea biosphere,there is insufficient...Deep-sea mining activities can potentially release metals,which pose a toxicological threat to deep-sea ecosystems.Nevertheless,due to the remoteness and inaccessibility of the deep-sea biosphere,there is insufficient knowledge about the impact of metal exposure on its inhabitants.In this study,deep-sea mussel Gigantidas platifrons,a commonly used deep-sea toxicology model organism,was exposed to manganese(100,1000μg/L)or iron(500,5000μg/L)for 7 d,respectively.Manganese and iron were chosen for their high levels of occurrence within deep-sea deposits.Metal accumulation and a battery of biochemical biomarkers related to antioxidative stress in superoxide dismutase(SOD),catalase(CAT),malondialdehyde(MDA);immune function in alkaline phosphatase(AKP),acid phosphatase(ACP);and energy metabolism in pyruvate kinase(PK)and hexokinase(HK)were assessed in mussel gills.Results showed that deep-sea mussel G.platifrons exhibited a high capacity to accumulate Mn/Fe.In addition,most tested biochemical parameters were altered by metal exposure,demonstrating that metals could induce oxidative stress,suppress the immune system,and affect energy metabolism of deep-sea mussels.The integrated biomarker response(IBR)approach indicated that the exposure to Mn/Fe had a negative impact on deep-sea mussels,and Mn demonstrated a more harmful impact on deep-sea mussels than Fe.Additionally,SOD and CAT biomarkers had the greatest impact on IBR values in Mn treatments,while ACP and HK were most influential for the low-and high-dose Fe groups,respectively.This study represents the first application of the IBR approach to evaluate the toxicity of metals on deep-sea fauna and serves as a crucial framework for risk assessment of deep-sea mining-associated metal exposure.展开更多
Unlike chemosynthetic drugs designed for specific molecular and disease targets,active small-molecule natural products typically have a wide range of bioactivities and multiple targets,necessitating extensive screenin...Unlike chemosynthetic drugs designed for specific molecular and disease targets,active small-molecule natural products typically have a wide range of bioactivities and multiple targets,necessitating extensive screening and development.To address this issue,we propose a strategy for the direct in situ microdynamic examination of potential drug candidates to rapidly identify their effects and mechanisms of action.As a proof-of-concept,we investigated the behavior of mussel oligosaccharide(MOS-1)by tracking the subcellular dynamics of fluorescently labeled MOS-1 in cultured cells.We recorded the entire dynamic process of the localization of fluorescein isothiocyanate(FITC)-MOS-1 to the lysosomes and visualized the distribution of the drug within the cell.Remarkably,lysosomes containing FITC-MOS-1 actively recruited lipid droplets,leading to fusion events and increased cellular lipid consumption.These drug behaviors confirmed MOS-1 is a candidate for the treatment of lipid-related diseases.Furthermore,in a high-fat HepG2 cell model and in high-fat diet-fed apolipoprotein E(ApoE)^(-/-)mice,MOS-1 significantly promoted triglyceride degradation,reduced lipid droplet accumulation,lowered serum triglyceride levels,and mitigated liver damage and steatosis.Overall,our work supports the prioritization of in situ visual monitoring of drug location and distribution in subcellular compartments during the drug development phase,as this methodology contributes to the rapid identification of drug indications.Collectively,this methodology is significant for the screening and development of selective small-molecule drugs,and is expected to expedite the identification of candidate molecules with medicinal effects.展开更多
Mussel aquaculture and large yellow croaker aquaculture areas and their environmental characteristics in Zhoushan were analyzed using satellite data and in-situ surveys.A new two-step remote sensing method was propose...Mussel aquaculture and large yellow croaker aquaculture areas and their environmental characteristics in Zhoushan were analyzed using satellite data and in-situ surveys.A new two-step remote sensing method was proposed and applied to determine the basic environmental characteristics of the best mussel and large yellow croaker aquaculture areas.This methodology includes the first step of extraction of the location distribution and the second step of the extraction of internal environmental factors.The fishery ranching index(FRI1,FRI2)was established to extract the mussel and the large yellow croaker aquaculture area in Zhoushan,using Gaofen-1(GF-1)and Gaofen-6(GF-6)satellite data with a special resolution of 2 m.In the second step,the environmental factors such as sea surface temperature(SST),chlorophyll a(Chl-a)concentration,current and tide,suspended sediment concentration(SSC)in mussel aquaculture area and large yellow croaker aquaculture area were extracted and analyzed in detail.The results show the following three points.(1)For the extraction of the mussel aquaculture area,FRI1 and FRI2 are complementary,and the combination of FRI1 and FRI2 is suitable to extract the mussel aquaculture area.As for the large yellow croaker aquaculture area extraction,FRI2 is suitable.(2)Mussel aquaculture and the large yellow croaker aquaculture area in Zhoushan are mainly located on the side near the islands that are away from the eastern open waters.The water environment factor template suitable for mussel and large yellow croaker aquaculture was determined.(3)This two-step remote sensing method can be used for the preliminary screening of potential site selection for the mussels and large yellow croaker aquaculture area in the future.the fishery ranching index(FRI1,FRI2)in this paper can be applied to extract the mussel and large yellow croaker aquaculture areas in coastal waters around the world.展开更多
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)are typical persistent organic pollutants(POPs)that are commonly found in the environment.They are carcinogenic,teratogenic,mutagenic and biodegradable obviously.In this paper,the...Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)are typical persistent organic pollutants(POPs)that are commonly found in the environment.They are carcinogenic,teratogenic,mutagenic and biodegradable obviously.In this paper,the modified mussel shells were used to adsorb and remove anthracene.The results show that the adsorption removal rate of the mussel shells was higher after calcination at 600℃.5%H_(3)PO_(4) solution was more suitable for shell treatment than 3 mol/L ZnCl_(2) solution.As the dosage of the modified shells was 0.5 g/L,the adsorption reached a stable state,and the removal rate of PAHs was about 69.44%;the adsorption efficiency rose with the increase of time.It can be seen that as a new and cheap biological adsorbent,the modified shells can be used to remove PAHs from wastewater.展开更多
The rapidly increasing global population has resulted in an increased demand for proteins in the human diet.The mussel meat protein is an affordable,abundant,sustainable,and environmentally friendly source of proteins...The rapidly increasing global population has resulted in an increased demand for proteins in the human diet.The mussel meat protein is an affordable,abundant,sustainable,and environmentally friendly source of proteins suitable for human consumption.This review described the composition and characteristics of mussel meat proteins,as well as methods for sufficiently isolating and extracting these proteins.Several non-thermal processing technologies including high-pressure homogenization and ultrasonication are introduced for the mussel meat protein modification,and the impact of these processing treatments on the structure and functional properties of mussel meat proteins is also discussed.Moreover,the production of bioactive peptides with various kinds of biological activities from mussel meat proteins is highlighted.Finally,industrial and commercial applications of mussel meat proteins and their derived bioactive peptides in food formulations are discussed.The research findings demonstrated that homogenization and ultrasonication treatments could induce the change in protein conformation and significantly improve the functionality of mussel meat proteins.Enzymatic hydrolysis and fermentation are effective approaches to produce bioactive peptides with multiple biological activities from mussels.Mussel meat proteins exhibit considerable nutritional and functional values compared to other widely used protein sources.Therefore,mussel meat protein could be used as a sustainable alternative protein resource in food applications.展开更多
目的:探究重组贻贝粘蛋白水凝胶敷料(Recombined mussel adhesive protein hydrogel dressing,Rmaphd)在点阵CO_(2)激光治疗面部痤疮萎缩性瘢痕术后创面修复中的应用效果。方法:选择2022年6月-2023年2月面部痤疮萎缩性瘢痕患者117例,分...目的:探究重组贻贝粘蛋白水凝胶敷料(Recombined mussel adhesive protein hydrogel dressing,Rmaphd)在点阵CO_(2)激光治疗面部痤疮萎缩性瘢痕术后创面修复中的应用效果。方法:选择2022年6月-2023年2月面部痤疮萎缩性瘢痕患者117例,分为Rmaphd组、重组人表皮生长因子(Recombinant human epidermal growth factor,rhEGF)组和对照组,每组39例,三组均给予点阵CO_(2)激光术治疗,术后分别给予Rmaphd、rhEGF及生理盐水处理,比较三组疗效、ECCA评分、症状持续时间以及生活质量评分。结果:Rmaphd组和rhEGF组总有效率分别为92.31%和94.87%,均高于对照组76.92%(P<0.05),术后ECCA评分低于对照组(P<0.05),术后疼痛、红斑、痂皮持续时间短于对照组(P<0.05),Acne-QoL各指标得分优于对照组(P<0.05);上述各临床Rmaphd组与rhEGF组差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:Rmaphd用于点阵CO_(2)激光治疗面部痤疮萎缩性瘢痕术后创面修复疗效显著,具备在临床上辅助激光治疗术后修复的应用潜力。展开更多
基金Supported by the Marine S&T Fund of Shandong Province for Qingdao Marine Science and Technology Center(No.2022QNLM030004-1)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.42276153,42030407)+2 种基金the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDB42020401)the Key Research Program of Frontier Sciences,CAS(No.ZDBS-LY-DQC032)the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFC2804003)。
文摘Deep-sea mining activities can potentially release metals,which pose a toxicological threat to deep-sea ecosystems.Nevertheless,due to the remoteness and inaccessibility of the deep-sea biosphere,there is insufficient knowledge about the impact of metal exposure on its inhabitants.In this study,deep-sea mussel Gigantidas platifrons,a commonly used deep-sea toxicology model organism,was exposed to manganese(100,1000μg/L)or iron(500,5000μg/L)for 7 d,respectively.Manganese and iron were chosen for their high levels of occurrence within deep-sea deposits.Metal accumulation and a battery of biochemical biomarkers related to antioxidative stress in superoxide dismutase(SOD),catalase(CAT),malondialdehyde(MDA);immune function in alkaline phosphatase(AKP),acid phosphatase(ACP);and energy metabolism in pyruvate kinase(PK)and hexokinase(HK)were assessed in mussel gills.Results showed that deep-sea mussel G.platifrons exhibited a high capacity to accumulate Mn/Fe.In addition,most tested biochemical parameters were altered by metal exposure,demonstrating that metals could induce oxidative stress,suppress the immune system,and affect energy metabolism of deep-sea mussels.The integrated biomarker response(IBR)approach indicated that the exposure to Mn/Fe had a negative impact on deep-sea mussels,and Mn demonstrated a more harmful impact on deep-sea mussels than Fe.Additionally,SOD and CAT biomarkers had the greatest impact on IBR values in Mn treatments,while ACP and HK were most influential for the low-and high-dose Fe groups,respectively.This study represents the first application of the IBR approach to evaluate the toxicity of metals on deep-sea fauna and serves as a crucial framework for risk assessment of deep-sea mining-associated metal exposure.
基金supported by Shandong Province Key R&D Program,China(Major Technological Innovation Project)(Grant No.:2021CXGC010501)Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by China Association of Chinese Medicine,China(Grant No.:CACM-2023-QNRC1-02)+8 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.:22107059,22007060,82302743)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province,China(Grant Nos.:ZR2022QH304,ZR2021QH057,ZR2020QB166)the Program for Youth Innovation Technology in Colleges and Universities of Shandong Province of China(Grant No.:2021KJ035)Taishan Scholars Program,China(Grant Nos.:TSQN202211221,TSPD20181218)Shandong Science Fund for Excellent Young Scholars,China(Grant No.:ZR2022YQ66)Shandong Province Traditional Chinese Medicine Science and Technology Project,China(Grant No.:Q-2023059)Shenzhen Basic Research Project,China(Grant No.:JCYJ20190809160209449)the General Project of Shandong Natural Science Foundation,China(Grant No.:ZR2021MH341)Jinan Innovation Team Project of Colleges and Universities,China(Grant No.:2021GXRC072).
文摘Unlike chemosynthetic drugs designed for specific molecular and disease targets,active small-molecule natural products typically have a wide range of bioactivities and multiple targets,necessitating extensive screening and development.To address this issue,we propose a strategy for the direct in situ microdynamic examination of potential drug candidates to rapidly identify their effects and mechanisms of action.As a proof-of-concept,we investigated the behavior of mussel oligosaccharide(MOS-1)by tracking the subcellular dynamics of fluorescently labeled MOS-1 in cultured cells.We recorded the entire dynamic process of the localization of fluorescein isothiocyanate(FITC)-MOS-1 to the lysosomes and visualized the distribution of the drug within the cell.Remarkably,lysosomes containing FITC-MOS-1 actively recruited lipid droplets,leading to fusion events and increased cellular lipid consumption.These drug behaviors confirmed MOS-1 is a candidate for the treatment of lipid-related diseases.Furthermore,in a high-fat HepG2 cell model and in high-fat diet-fed apolipoprotein E(ApoE)^(-/-)mice,MOS-1 significantly promoted triglyceride degradation,reduced lipid droplet accumulation,lowered serum triglyceride levels,and mitigated liver damage and steatosis.Overall,our work supports the prioritization of in situ visual monitoring of drug location and distribution in subcellular compartments during the drug development phase,as this methodology contributes to the rapid identification of drug indications.Collectively,this methodology is significant for the screening and development of selective small-molecule drugs,and is expected to expedite the identification of candidate molecules with medicinal effects.
基金The National Key Research and Development Program of China under contract Nos 2023YFD2401900 and 2020YFD09008004the National Natural Science Foundation of China Key International(Regional)Cooperative Research Project under contract No.42020104009the Basic Public Welfare Research Program of Zhejiang Province under contract No.LGF21D010004.
文摘Mussel aquaculture and large yellow croaker aquaculture areas and their environmental characteristics in Zhoushan were analyzed using satellite data and in-situ surveys.A new two-step remote sensing method was proposed and applied to determine the basic environmental characteristics of the best mussel and large yellow croaker aquaculture areas.This methodology includes the first step of extraction of the location distribution and the second step of the extraction of internal environmental factors.The fishery ranching index(FRI1,FRI2)was established to extract the mussel and the large yellow croaker aquaculture area in Zhoushan,using Gaofen-1(GF-1)and Gaofen-6(GF-6)satellite data with a special resolution of 2 m.In the second step,the environmental factors such as sea surface temperature(SST),chlorophyll a(Chl-a)concentration,current and tide,suspended sediment concentration(SSC)in mussel aquaculture area and large yellow croaker aquaculture area were extracted and analyzed in detail.The results show the following three points.(1)For the extraction of the mussel aquaculture area,FRI1 and FRI2 are complementary,and the combination of FRI1 and FRI2 is suitable to extract the mussel aquaculture area.As for the large yellow croaker aquaculture area extraction,FRI2 is suitable.(2)Mussel aquaculture and the large yellow croaker aquaculture area in Zhoushan are mainly located on the side near the islands that are away from the eastern open waters.The water environment factor template suitable for mussel and large yellow croaker aquaculture was determined.(3)This two-step remote sensing method can be used for the preliminary screening of potential site selection for the mussels and large yellow croaker aquaculture area in the future.the fishery ranching index(FRI1,FRI2)in this paper can be applied to extract the mussel and large yellow croaker aquaculture areas in coastal waters around the world.
基金the Technology Research Project(LGF22D060003)Zhoushan Municipal Science and Technology Cooperation(Active Design)Project(2023C13015).
文摘Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)are typical persistent organic pollutants(POPs)that are commonly found in the environment.They are carcinogenic,teratogenic,mutagenic and biodegradable obviously.In this paper,the modified mussel shells were used to adsorb and remove anthracene.The results show that the adsorption removal rate of the mussel shells was higher after calcination at 600℃.5%H_(3)PO_(4) solution was more suitable for shell treatment than 3 mol/L ZnCl_(2) solution.As the dosage of the modified shells was 0.5 g/L,the adsorption reached a stable state,and the removal rate of PAHs was about 69.44%;the adsorption efficiency rose with the increase of time.It can be seen that as a new and cheap biological adsorbent,the modified shells can be used to remove PAHs from wastewater.
基金financially supported by the Central Public-interest Scientific Institution Basal Research Fund,CAFS(Grant No.2023TD64&2023TD66)Freshwater Fisheries Research Center,CAFS(Grant No.2023JBFM12)Solenaia oleivora ecological Compensation Program in Fuyang Section(2023).
文摘The rapidly increasing global population has resulted in an increased demand for proteins in the human diet.The mussel meat protein is an affordable,abundant,sustainable,and environmentally friendly source of proteins suitable for human consumption.This review described the composition and characteristics of mussel meat proteins,as well as methods for sufficiently isolating and extracting these proteins.Several non-thermal processing technologies including high-pressure homogenization and ultrasonication are introduced for the mussel meat protein modification,and the impact of these processing treatments on the structure and functional properties of mussel meat proteins is also discussed.Moreover,the production of bioactive peptides with various kinds of biological activities from mussel meat proteins is highlighted.Finally,industrial and commercial applications of mussel meat proteins and their derived bioactive peptides in food formulations are discussed.The research findings demonstrated that homogenization and ultrasonication treatments could induce the change in protein conformation and significantly improve the functionality of mussel meat proteins.Enzymatic hydrolysis and fermentation are effective approaches to produce bioactive peptides with multiple biological activities from mussels.Mussel meat proteins exhibit considerable nutritional and functional values compared to other widely used protein sources.Therefore,mussel meat protein could be used as a sustainable alternative protein resource in food applications.
文摘目的:探究重组贻贝粘蛋白水凝胶敷料(Recombined mussel adhesive protein hydrogel dressing,Rmaphd)在点阵CO_(2)激光治疗面部痤疮萎缩性瘢痕术后创面修复中的应用效果。方法:选择2022年6月-2023年2月面部痤疮萎缩性瘢痕患者117例,分为Rmaphd组、重组人表皮生长因子(Recombinant human epidermal growth factor,rhEGF)组和对照组,每组39例,三组均给予点阵CO_(2)激光术治疗,术后分别给予Rmaphd、rhEGF及生理盐水处理,比较三组疗效、ECCA评分、症状持续时间以及生活质量评分。结果:Rmaphd组和rhEGF组总有效率分别为92.31%和94.87%,均高于对照组76.92%(P<0.05),术后ECCA评分低于对照组(P<0.05),术后疼痛、红斑、痂皮持续时间短于对照组(P<0.05),Acne-QoL各指标得分优于对照组(P<0.05);上述各临床Rmaphd组与rhEGF组差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:Rmaphd用于点阵CO_(2)激光治疗面部痤疮萎缩性瘢痕术后创面修复疗效显著,具备在临床上辅助激光治疗术后修复的应用潜力。
