We adopted the response surface methodology using single factor and orthogonal experiments to optimize four types of antimicrobial agents that could inhibit biofilm formation by Streptococcus mutans, which is commonly...We adopted the response surface methodology using single factor and orthogonal experiments to optimize four types of antimicrobial agents that could inhibit biofilm formation by Streptococcus mutans, which is commonly found in the human oral cavity and causes tooth decay. The objective was to improve the function of marine Arthrobacter oxydans KQ11 dextranase mouthwash(designed and developed by our laboratory). The experiment was conducted in a three-level, four-variable central composite design to determine the best combination of Zn SO_4, lysozyme, citric acid and chitosan. The optimized antibacterial agents were 2.16 g/L Zn SO_4, 14 g/L lysozyme, 4.5 g/L citric acid and 5 g/L chitosan. The biofilm formation inhibition reached 84.49%. In addition, microscopic observation of the biofilm was performed using scanning electron microscopy and confocal laser scanning microscopy. The optimized formula was tested in marine dextranase Arthrobacter oxydans KQ11 mouthwash and enhanced the inhibition of S. mutans. This work may be promoted for the design and development of future marine dextranase oral care products.展开更多
Popular fermented golden pomfret(Trachinotus ovatus)is prepared via spontaneous fermentation;however,the mechanisms underlying the regulation of its flavor development remain unclear.This study shows the roles of the ...Popular fermented golden pomfret(Trachinotus ovatus)is prepared via spontaneous fermentation;however,the mechanisms underlying the regulation of its flavor development remain unclear.This study shows the roles of the complex microbiota and the dynamic changes in microbial community and flavor compounds during fish fermentation.Single-molecule real-time sequencing and molecular networking analysis revealed the correlations among different microbial genera and the relationships between microbial taxa and volatile compounds.Mechanisms underlying flavor development were also elucidated via KEGG based functional annotations.Clostridium,Shewanella,and Staphylococcus were the dominant microbial genera.Forty-nine volatile compounds were detected in the fermented fish samples,with thirteen identified as characteristic volatile compounds(ROAV>1).Volatile profiles resulted from the interactions among the microorganisms and derived enzymes,with the main metabolic pathways being amino acid biosynthesis/metabolism,carbon metabolism,and glycolysis/gluconeogenesis.This study demonstrated the approaches for distinguishing key microbiota associated with volatile compounds and monitoring the industrial production of high-quality fermented fish products.展开更多
Here,we aimed to study the changes in proteome of golden pompano fillets during post-mortem storage.Tandem mass tags(TMT)-labeled quantitative proteomic strategy was applied to investigate the relationships between pr...Here,we aimed to study the changes in proteome of golden pompano fillets during post-mortem storage.Tandem mass tags(TMT)-labeled quantitative proteomic strategy was applied to investigate the relationships between protein changes and quality characteristics of modified atmosphere packaging(MAP)fillets during superchilling(-3°C)storage.Scanning electron microscopy was used to show that the muscle histology microstructure of fillets was damaged to varying degrees,and low-field nuclear magnetic resonance was used to find that the immobilized water and free water in the muscle of fillets changed significantly.Total sulfhydryl content,TCA-soluble peptides and Ca2+-ATPase activity also showed that the fillet protein had a deterioration by oxidation and denaturation.The Fresh(FS),MAP,and air packaging(AP)groups were set.Total of 150 proteins were identified as differential abundant proteins(DAPs)in MAP/FS,while 209 DAPs were in AP/FS group.The KEGG pathway analysis indicated that most DAPs were involved in binding proteins and protein turnover.Correlation analysis found that 52 DAPs were correlated with quality traits.Among them,8 highly correlated DAPs are expected to be used as potential quality markers for protein oxidation and water-holding capacity.These results provide a further understanding of the muscle deterioration mechanism of packaging golden pompano fillets during superchilling.展开更多
Fermented foods are a potential source to produce novel dipeptidyl peptidase-IV inhibitory peptides(D4IPs).In this study,the fermented mandarin fish(Chouguiyu)was used to screen D4IPs and their formation mechanism was...Fermented foods are a potential source to produce novel dipeptidyl peptidase-IV inhibitory peptides(D4IPs).In this study,the fermented mandarin fish(Chouguiyu)was used to screen D4IPs and their formation mechanism was studied by metagenomics and peptidomics.A total of 400 D4IPs with DPP-IV inhibition structure and high hydrophobicity were identified.The correlation network map showed that Lactococcus,Bacillus,Lysobacter,Pelagivirga,Kocuria,Escherichia,Streptococcus,and Peptostreptococcus were significantly correlated with the most D4IPs.Four stable D4IPs,including KAGARALTDAETAT,GEKVDFDDIQK,VVDADEMYLKGK,and GQKDSYVGDEAQ were respectively from the precursor proteins parvalbumin,troponin,myosin,and actin,and were mainly formed by the hydrolysis of subtilisin(EC 3.4.21.62),aspartic proteinase(EC 3.4.23.1),thermolysin(EC 3.4.24.27),oligopeptidase B(EC 3.4.21.83),and proteinase P1(EC 3.4.21.96)from Bacillus,Kocuria,Lysobacter,Lactococcus,and Peptostreptococcus.The inhibition mainly resulted from the hydrogen bond and salt bridge between D4IPs and DPP-IV enzyme.This study provides important information on the proteases and related microbial strains to directionally prepare D4IPs in Chouguiyu.展开更多
Human methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase(MTHFR),an essential enzyme in folate metabolism,catalyzes the conversion of5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate to 5-methyltetrahydrofolate.Several polymorphisms in the MTHFR gene h...Human methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase(MTHFR),an essential enzyme in folate metabolism,catalyzes the conversion of5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate to 5-methyltetrahydrofolate.Several polymorphisms in the MTHFR gene have been found to be associated with reduced enzyme activity and related to folic acid intake in relevant populations[1].展开更多
Vibrio cholerae and Vibrio parahaemolyticus are the two most commonly reported pathogens in seafood[1]. Consuming raw or undercooked seafood contaminated with these two Vibrio species can cause food poisoning, posing ...Vibrio cholerae and Vibrio parahaemolyticus are the two most commonly reported pathogens in seafood[1]. Consuming raw or undercooked seafood contaminated with these two Vibrio species can cause food poisoning, posing the risk of severe gastrointestinal illness and death[2-3]. Therefore,precise and reliable methods for detecting V. cholerae and V. parahaemolyticus contamination in seafood are essential for controlling food safety.展开更多
In this study,protein from Porphyra haitanensis was used as raw material to prepare an antioxidant peptide,and its antioxidant activity was evaluated in vitro.A model of H_2O_2-induced oxidative damage in Hep G2 cells...In this study,protein from Porphyra haitanensis was used as raw material to prepare an antioxidant peptide,and its antioxidant activity was evaluated in vitro.A model of H_2O_2-induced oxidative damage in Hep G2 cells was established,and the effects of Porphyra haitanensis hydrolysates (PHHs) on superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and malondialdehyde (MDA) content were detected.Finally,the structure of PHHs was identified by ESI-MS/MS.The results showed that the 1,1-diphenyl-2-pyridylhydrazine(DPPH)-free radical-scavenging ability of PHHs was the strongest (59.28%at 1.0 mg m L~(-1)) when hydrolyzed with an acidic protease for 4 h.PHHs with different concentrations had protective effects on H_2O_2-induced damage to Hep G2 cells,and the protective effect was enhanced with increasing concentrations.When the level was 400μg m L~(-1),the cell survival rate was as high as 88.62%.Moreover,PHHs can significantly reduce oxidative damage to Hep G2 cells by H_2O_2,improve SOD activity,and reduce MDA content.The tetrapeptide Asp-Lys-Ser-Thr,with a molecular weight of 448 Da,was identified as an important fraction of PHHs by high-resolution mass spectrometry.展开更多
Acorn barnacles are important model species in researches on intertidal ecology, larval development and biofouling. At present, with the development of mitochondrial genomics, it is helpful to understand the phylogene...Acorn barnacles are important model species in researches on intertidal ecology, larval development and biofouling. At present, with the development of mitochondrial genomics, it is helpful to understand the phylogenetic relationship from the mitogenomic level. The complete mitochondrial genome of Chthamalus challengeri was presented. The genome is a circular molecule of 15 358 bp. Compared with other species in Balanomorpha, the non-coding region is longer, while the length of the genes is similar to the other species. The overall A+T content of the mitochondrial genome of C. challengeri is 70.5%. There are variations of initiation and stop codons in the known Balanomorpha mitochondrial genomes. The C. challengeri and C. antennatus within the same genus share the identical gene arrangement. However, the gene arrangement of different genera in Chthamalidae is different, as there is a translocation between two tRNA genes and an inversion involving a large gene block. In particular, both srRNA and lrRNA of the two species in Chthamalus are encoded in the heavy strand, differing from the former Balanomorpha species. The topology and gene arrangement in Chthamalidae support each other. Phylogenetic analysis indicates that the Chthamalidae is monophyletic, while the Balanidae and Archaeobalanidae are polyphyletic.展开更多
The hydrophilic phenolic acid is the main component of Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge against cardiovascular diseases.A validated and sensitive liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry(LC-MS/MS)method was established...The hydrophilic phenolic acid is the main component of Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge against cardiovascular diseases.A validated and sensitive liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry(LC-MS/MS)method was established to simultaneously determinate three phenolic acids(danshensu,protocatechuic acid and rosmarinic acid)in rats to investigate their pharmacokinetic profiles firstly.The values for limit of quantification were in range of 0.25-1.25μg/L.Meanwhile,the suitable intra-day and inter-day precision as well as extraction recoveries were also obtained.And such an established method was finally successfully applied to compare the pharmacokinetic behaviors of three phenolic acids in normal and hyperlipidemic rats after oral administration of Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge.The results showed there were significant differences in pharmacokinetic parameters between normal and hyperlipidemic groups.In especial,the plasma level of three phenolic acids in hyperlipidemic groups was significantly higher than normal ones.This comparative pharmacokinetic study provided direct evidence for improving clinical rational use of Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge.展开更多
Sepsis is a complex syndrome caused by multiple pathogens and involves multiple organ failure,particularly spleen dysfunction.In 2017,the worldwide incidence was 48.9 million sepsis cases and 1l million sepsis-related...Sepsis is a complex syndrome caused by multiple pathogens and involves multiple organ failure,particularly spleen dysfunction.In 2017,the worldwide incidence was 48.9 million sepsis cases and 1l million sepsis-related deaths were reported(Rudd et al.,2020).Inflammation,oxidative stress,and apoptosis are the most common pathologies seen in sepsis.Liensinine(LIE)is a bisbenzylisoquinoline-type alkaloid extracted from the seed embryo of Nelumbo nucifera.Lotus seed hearts have high content of LIE which mainly has antihypertensive and antiarrhythmic pharmacological effects.It can exert anti-carcinogenicactivityby regulating cell.展开更多
Alcoholic liver disease(ALD)is the most frequent liver disease worldwide,resulting in severe harm to personal health and posing a serious burden to public health.Based on the reported antioxidant and anti-inflammatory...Alcoholic liver disease(ALD)is the most frequent liver disease worldwide,resulting in severe harm to personal health and posing a serious burden to public health.Based on the reported antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capacities of scutellarin(SCU),this study investigated its protective role in male BALB/c mice with acute alcoholic liver injury after oral administration(10,25,and 50 mg/kg).The results indicated that SCU could lessen serum alanine aminotransferase(ALT)and aspartate aminotransferase(AST)levels and improve the histopathological changes in acute alcoholic liver;it reduced alcohol-induced malondialdehyde(MDA)content and increased glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px),catalase(CAT),and superoxide dismutase(SOD)activity.Furthermore,SCU decreased tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),interleukin-6(IL-6),and IL-1βmessenger RNA(mRNA)expression levels,weakened inducible nitric oxide synthase(iNOS)activity,and inhibited nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain(NOD)-like receptor protein 3(NLRP3)inflammasome activation.Mechanistically,SCU suppressed cytochrome P450 family 2 subfamily E member 1(CYP2E1)upregulation triggered by alcohol,increased the expression of oxidative stress-related nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2(Nrf2)and heme oxygenase-1(HO-1)pathways,and suppressed the inflammation-related degradation of inhibitor of nuclear factor-κB(NF-κB)-α(IκBα)as well as activation of NF-κB by mediating the protein kinase B(AKT)and p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase(MAPK)pathways.These findings demonstrate that SCU protects against acute alcoholic liver injury via inhibiting oxidative stress by regulating the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway and suppressing inflammation by regulating the AKT,p38 MAPK/NF-κB pathways.展开更多
Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a major pathogen frequently found in seafood.Rapid and accurate detection of this pathogen is important for the control of bacterial foodborne diseases and to ensure food safety.In this stud...Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a major pathogen frequently found in seafood.Rapid and accurate detection of this pathogen is important for the control of bacterial foodborne diseases and to ensure food safety.In this study,we established a one-pot system that combines uracil-DNA glycosylase(UDG),loopmediated isothermal amplification(LAMP),and clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats(CRISPR)/CRISPR-associated protein 12b(Cas12b)for detecting V.parahaemolyticus in seafood.This detection system can effectively perform identification using a single tube and avoid the risk of carryover contamination.展开更多
To examine the synergetic effects of ocean acidification(OA)and light intensity on the photosynthetic performance of marine diatoms,the marine centric diatom Thalassiosira weissflogii was cultured under ambient low CO...To examine the synergetic effects of ocean acidification(OA)and light intensity on the photosynthetic performance of marine diatoms,the marine centric diatom Thalassiosira weissflogii was cultured under ambient low CO_(2)(LC,390μatm)and elevated high CO_(2)(HC,1000μatm)levels under low-light(LL,60μmol m^(-2)s^(-1))or high-light(HL,220μmol m^(-2)s^(-1))conditions for over 20 generations.HL stimulated the growth rate by 128 and 99%but decreased cell size by 9 and 7%under LC and HC conditions,respectively.However,HC did not change the growth rate under LL but decreased it by 9%under HL.LL combined with HC decreased both maximum quantum yield(FV/FM)and effective quantum yield(ΦPSII),measured under either low or high actinic light.When exposed to UV radiation(UVR),LL-grown cells were more prone to UVA exposure,with higher UVA and UVR inducing inhibition ofΦPSII compared with HL-grown cells.Light use efficiency(α)and maximum relative electron transport rate(rETRmax)were inhibited more in the HC-grown cells when UVR(UVA and UVB)was present,particularly under LL.Our results indicate that the growth light history influences the cell growth and photosynthetic responses to OA and UVR.展开更多
Pseudomonas aeruginosa belongs to the genus Pseudomonas and is a common Gram-negative,exclusively aerobic,conditionally pathogenic bacterium with the characteristics of easy colonization,mutation,and multidrug resista...Pseudomonas aeruginosa belongs to the genus Pseudomonas and is a common Gram-negative,exclusively aerobic,conditionally pathogenic bacterium with the characteristics of easy colonization,mutation,and multidrug resistance(Deng et al.,2015;Azam and Khan,2019;Jurado-Martin et al.,2021).展开更多
Drinking culture has high significance in both China and the world,whether in the entertainment sector or in social occasions;according to the World Health Organization's 2018 Global Alcohol and Health Report,abou...Drinking culture has high significance in both China and the world,whether in the entertainment sector or in social occasions;according to the World Health Organization's 2018 Global Alcohol and Health Report,about 3 million people died from excessive drinking in 2016,accounting for 5.3%of the total global deaths that year.Oxidative stress and inflammation are the most common pathological phenomena caused by alcohol abuse(Snyder et al.,2017).展开更多
This study aimed to isolate and identify the novel potential Xanthine oxidase(XOD)inhibitory peptides derived from Trachinotus ovatus hydrolysate(TOH)(hydrolysis by neutral protease),and investigate their structure-fu...This study aimed to isolate and identify the novel potential Xanthine oxidase(XOD)inhibitory peptides derived from Trachinotus ovatus hydrolysate(TOH)(hydrolysis by neutral protease),and investigate their structure-function relationship.Initially,TOH was separated to four fractions(F1–F4)by gel filtration chromatography and F4 was chosen with higher XOD inhibitory rate(85.16%±0.566,25 mg/mL)and lower molecular weight(95.73%,<1000 Da).F4 was further characterized by reversed-phase high performance liquid chromatography(RP-HPLC)coupled with Nano-HPLC-MS/MS and four peptides(FPAW,LLPW,WLLP and FHLP)were identified with IC50 value of 3.81±0.18 mM,4.17±0.12 mM,43.06±0.73 mM,and over 50.00 mM respectively.It can be concluded that Trp-containing peptides especially located in C-terminal could inhibit XOD effectively.Moreover,the XOD-inhibiting actions of these peptides involvedπ-πstacking(Phe914 and Phe1009 in XOD),hydrogen bonding via molecular docking.Lineweaver-Burk equation showed the inhibition type of FPAW was a mixed inhibition.Circular dichroism(CD)spectra indicated FPAW could combine and change the secondary structure of XOD.Therefore,two peptides of FPAW and LLPW might have potential to be used to alleviate hyperuricemia in the future.展开更多
Skeletonema costatum is a diatom widely distributed in red tide microalgae blooms and as one of the main algae causing harmful algal blooms,because of their rapid reproduction and production of toxic and harmful subst...Skeletonema costatum is a diatom widely distributed in red tide microalgae blooms and as one of the main algae causing harmful algal blooms,because of their rapid reproduction and production of toxic and harmful substances,often play a negative role in aquatic ecosystems,and human health and wellbeing.Bacillomycin D is a nonribosomal cyclic antifungal lipopeptide in the iturins family.In this study,Bacillomycin D was tested for its ability to inhibit the growth of S.costatum.The EC_(50 24h) of Bacillomycin D on S.costatum was 24.70μg/mL.The chlorophyll fluorescence parameters F_(v)/F_(m),F_(v)/F_(o),and yield of the diatoms decreased significantly with increasing concentrations of Bacillomycin D.Study of the mechanism showed that Bacillomycin D induced cell death by changing cell membrane permeability,promoting the release of cellular contents.In this study,transcriptomic analysis showed Bacillomycin D significantly inhibited the photosynthesis and metabolism of S.costatum.These findings investigated the inhibitory effect of Bacillomycin D on the growth of S.costatum and provided a theoretical foundation for the development of new environmentally friendly biological algicide.展开更多
We identified the FOXO gene and five single-nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs)in its coding region in the Sanmen breeding population of the razor clam Sinonovacula constricta.The ScFOXO gene encodes a protein of 625 amino...We identified the FOXO gene and five single-nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs)in its coding region in the Sanmen breeding population of the razor clam Sinonovacula constricta.The ScFOXO gene encodes a protein of 625 amino acids in length that contains a conserved DNA-binding domain.Real-time polymerase chain reaction analysis showed that ScFOXO mRNA is widely expressed in adult tissues,with higher expression in the siphons and gills.Of the SNPs,c.879G>C(Val293Val)and c.1725A>G(Ser575Ser)are synonymous mutations,and c.543C>T(Phe181Leu),c.848A>G(Tyr283Cys),and c.1625G>C(Gly542Phe)are non-synonymous mutations.The SNPs all show significant associations with total body weight,shell length,shell width,and shell height(SH)in this population.Polymorphic parameter analysis showed that all SNPs except c.848A>G(Tyr283Cys)exhibit complete linkage.The SNP c.1625G>C(Gly542Phe)was used for genetic linkage mapping and demonstrates the strongest linkage(logarithm of the odds[LOD]value:41.46)with the marker 96616(37.02 cM)in the linkage group 9.The LOD value of this marker in relation to growth traits ranges from 1.04 to 1.53;only markers with a LOD value3 were considered to be linked with growth traits in the razor clam linkage map.In summary,ScFOXO may be a growth trait-related gene and may represent a marker for Sanmen breeding group selection.展开更多
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.3147171931271929)+2 种基金the Jiangsu Province and Technology Support Program(No.BE2013662)the Lianyungang Fifth“521 High-Level Talent Training Project”the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions
文摘We adopted the response surface methodology using single factor and orthogonal experiments to optimize four types of antimicrobial agents that could inhibit biofilm formation by Streptococcus mutans, which is commonly found in the human oral cavity and causes tooth decay. The objective was to improve the function of marine Arthrobacter oxydans KQ11 dextranase mouthwash(designed and developed by our laboratory). The experiment was conducted in a three-level, four-variable central composite design to determine the best combination of Zn SO_4, lysozyme, citric acid and chitosan. The optimized antibacterial agents were 2.16 g/L Zn SO_4, 14 g/L lysozyme, 4.5 g/L citric acid and 5 g/L chitosan. The biofilm formation inhibition reached 84.49%. In addition, microscopic observation of the biofilm was performed using scanning electron microscopy and confocal laser scanning microscopy. The optimized formula was tested in marine dextranase Arthrobacter oxydans KQ11 mouthwash and enhanced the inhibition of S. mutans. This work may be promoted for the design and development of future marine dextranase oral care products.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32001733)the Earmarked fund for CARS(CARS-47)+3 种基金Guangxi Natural Science Foundation Program(2021GXNSFAA196023)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2021A1515010833)Young Talent Support Project of Guangzhou Association for Science and Technology(QT20220101142)the Special Scientific Research Funds for Central Non-profit Institutes,Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences(2020TD69)。
文摘Popular fermented golden pomfret(Trachinotus ovatus)is prepared via spontaneous fermentation;however,the mechanisms underlying the regulation of its flavor development remain unclear.This study shows the roles of the complex microbiota and the dynamic changes in microbial community and flavor compounds during fish fermentation.Single-molecule real-time sequencing and molecular networking analysis revealed the correlations among different microbial genera and the relationships between microbial taxa and volatile compounds.Mechanisms underlying flavor development were also elucidated via KEGG based functional annotations.Clostridium,Shewanella,and Staphylococcus were the dominant microbial genera.Forty-nine volatile compounds were detected in the fermented fish samples,with thirteen identified as characteristic volatile compounds(ROAV>1).Volatile profiles resulted from the interactions among the microorganisms and derived enzymes,with the main metabolic pathways being amino acid biosynthesis/metabolism,carbon metabolism,and glycolysis/gluconeogenesis.This study demonstrated the approaches for distinguishing key microbiota associated with volatile compounds and monitoring the industrial production of high-quality fermented fish products.
基金supported by Central Public-Interest Scientific Institution Basal Research Fund,CAFS(2023TD74,2023TD78)the Earmarked Fund for CARS-47(CARS-47)+2 种基金Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Plan Project(2023B0202010015)Central Public-Interest Scientific Institution Basal Research Fund,CAFS(Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City(SKJC-2020-02-013))Special Funds for Promoting Economic Development in Guangdong Province(For Modern Fishery)(YueNong 2019B14).
文摘Here,we aimed to study the changes in proteome of golden pompano fillets during post-mortem storage.Tandem mass tags(TMT)-labeled quantitative proteomic strategy was applied to investigate the relationships between protein changes and quality characteristics of modified atmosphere packaging(MAP)fillets during superchilling(-3°C)storage.Scanning electron microscopy was used to show that the muscle histology microstructure of fillets was damaged to varying degrees,and low-field nuclear magnetic resonance was used to find that the immobilized water and free water in the muscle of fillets changed significantly.Total sulfhydryl content,TCA-soluble peptides and Ca2+-ATPase activity also showed that the fillet protein had a deterioration by oxidation and denaturation.The Fresh(FS),MAP,and air packaging(AP)groups were set.Total of 150 proteins were identified as differential abundant proteins(DAPs)in MAP/FS,while 209 DAPs were in AP/FS group.The KEGG pathway analysis indicated that most DAPs were involved in binding proteins and protein turnover.Correlation analysis found that 52 DAPs were correlated with quality traits.Among them,8 highly correlated DAPs are expected to be used as potential quality markers for protein oxidation and water-holding capacity.These results provide a further understanding of the muscle deterioration mechanism of packaging golden pompano fillets during superchilling.
基金financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2019YFD0901903)the China Agriculture Research System of MOF and MARA(CARS-46,CARS-47)+3 种基金the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2021A1515010872)the Young S&T Talent Training Program of Guangdong Provincial Association for S&T,China(SKXRC202210)the Pearl River S&T Nova Program of Guangzhou(201906010081)the Central Public-interest Scientific Institution Basal Research Fund,CAFS(2020TD69).
文摘Fermented foods are a potential source to produce novel dipeptidyl peptidase-IV inhibitory peptides(D4IPs).In this study,the fermented mandarin fish(Chouguiyu)was used to screen D4IPs and their formation mechanism was studied by metagenomics and peptidomics.A total of 400 D4IPs with DPP-IV inhibition structure and high hydrophobicity were identified.The correlation network map showed that Lactococcus,Bacillus,Lysobacter,Pelagivirga,Kocuria,Escherichia,Streptococcus,and Peptostreptococcus were significantly correlated with the most D4IPs.Four stable D4IPs,including KAGARALTDAETAT,GEKVDFDDIQK,VVDADEMYLKGK,and GQKDSYVGDEAQ were respectively from the precursor proteins parvalbumin,troponin,myosin,and actin,and were mainly formed by the hydrolysis of subtilisin(EC 3.4.21.62),aspartic proteinase(EC 3.4.23.1),thermolysin(EC 3.4.24.27),oligopeptidase B(EC 3.4.21.83),and proteinase P1(EC 3.4.21.96)from Bacillus,Kocuria,Lysobacter,Lactococcus,and Peptostreptococcus.The inhibition mainly resulted from the hydrogen bond and salt bridge between D4IPs and DPP-IV enzyme.This study provides important information on the proteases and related microbial strains to directionally prepare D4IPs in Chouguiyu.
基金supported by A Project Funded by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(PAPD)the Open-End Funds of the Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Marine Pharmaceutical Compound Screening[HY202105]。
文摘Human methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase(MTHFR),an essential enzyme in folate metabolism,catalyzes the conversion of5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate to 5-methyltetrahydrofolate.Several polymorphisms in the MTHFR gene have been found to be associated with reduced enzyme activity and related to folic acid intake in relevant populations[1].
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China[No. 82104174]the Key Natural Science Research Project of the Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions of China[No. 20KJA416002]+6 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions of China[No. 20KJB350008]the Research Program of the “521Project” of Lianyungang City of China[No. LYG06521202133]the Open-end Funds of the Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Marine Pharmaceutical Compound Screening[Nos. HY202004 and HY202103]the Lianyungang Key Laboratory of Marine Biomedicine and Products[5507018035]the Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province[SJCX22_1649 and SJCX22_1650]the “Blue Project” of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions of Chinathe Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions of China。
文摘Vibrio cholerae and Vibrio parahaemolyticus are the two most commonly reported pathogens in seafood[1]. Consuming raw or undercooked seafood contaminated with these two Vibrio species can cause food poisoning, posing the risk of severe gastrointestinal illness and death[2-3]. Therefore,precise and reliable methods for detecting V. cholerae and V. parahaemolyticus contamination in seafood are essential for controlling food safety.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Pro-gram of China (No. 2018YFD0901102)the Guangdong Provincial Special Fund for Modern Agriculture Industry Technology Innovation Teams (No. 2020KJ151)+1 种基金the Special Scientific Research Funds for Central Non-profit Institutes,Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences (No. 2020 TD69)the China Agriculture Research System (No. CARS-50)。
文摘In this study,protein from Porphyra haitanensis was used as raw material to prepare an antioxidant peptide,and its antioxidant activity was evaluated in vitro.A model of H_2O_2-induced oxidative damage in Hep G2 cells was established,and the effects of Porphyra haitanensis hydrolysates (PHHs) on superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and malondialdehyde (MDA) content were detected.Finally,the structure of PHHs was identified by ESI-MS/MS.The results showed that the 1,1-diphenyl-2-pyridylhydrazine(DPPH)-free radical-scavenging ability of PHHs was the strongest (59.28%at 1.0 mg m L~(-1)) when hydrolyzed with an acidic protease for 4 h.PHHs with different concentrations had protective effects on H_2O_2-induced damage to Hep G2 cells,and the protective effect was enhanced with increasing concentrations.When the level was 400μg m L~(-1),the cell survival rate was as high as 88.62%.Moreover,PHHs can significantly reduce oxidative damage to Hep G2 cells by H_2O_2,improve SOD activity,and reduce MDA content.The tetrapeptide Asp-Lys-Ser-Thr,with a molecular weight of 448 Da,was identified as an important fraction of PHHs by high-resolution mass spectrometry.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)under contract No.41876147the Jiangsu Priority Academic Program Development(PAPD)+3 种基金the Graduate Research and Innovation Projects under contract Nos KYCX18_2570 and KYCX18_2566Jiangsu QinglanJiangsu 333Jiangsu Six Talent Peaks and Lianyungang 521 Talent Projects
文摘Acorn barnacles are important model species in researches on intertidal ecology, larval development and biofouling. At present, with the development of mitochondrial genomics, it is helpful to understand the phylogenetic relationship from the mitogenomic level. The complete mitochondrial genome of Chthamalus challengeri was presented. The genome is a circular molecule of 15 358 bp. Compared with other species in Balanomorpha, the non-coding region is longer, while the length of the genes is similar to the other species. The overall A+T content of the mitochondrial genome of C. challengeri is 70.5%. There are variations of initiation and stop codons in the known Balanomorpha mitochondrial genomes. The C. challengeri and C. antennatus within the same genus share the identical gene arrangement. However, the gene arrangement of different genera in Chthamalidae is different, as there is a translocation between two tRNA genes and an inversion involving a large gene block. In particular, both srRNA and lrRNA of the two species in Chthamalus are encoded in the heavy strand, differing from the former Balanomorpha species. The topology and gene arrangement in Chthamalidae support each other. Phylogenetic analysis indicates that the Chthamalidae is monophyletic, while the Balanidae and Archaeobalanidae are polyphyletic.
基金This work was gifted by the National Foundation of Natural Sciences of China(No.81303197)。
文摘The hydrophilic phenolic acid is the main component of Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge against cardiovascular diseases.A validated and sensitive liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry(LC-MS/MS)method was established to simultaneously determinate three phenolic acids(danshensu,protocatechuic acid and rosmarinic acid)in rats to investigate their pharmacokinetic profiles firstly.The values for limit of quantification were in range of 0.25-1.25μg/L.Meanwhile,the suitable intra-day and inter-day precision as well as extraction recoveries were also obtained.And such an established method was finally successfully applied to compare the pharmacokinetic behaviors of three phenolic acids in normal and hyperlipidemic rats after oral administration of Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge.The results showed there were significant differences in pharmacokinetic parameters between normal and hyperlipidemic groups.In especial,the plasma level of three phenolic acids in hyperlipidemic groups was significantly higher than normal ones.This comparative pharmacokinetic study provided direct evidence for improving clinical rational use of Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81773968)the Basic Science(Natural Science)Research Project of Higher Education of Jiangsu Province(No.21KJB230001)+1 种基金the Open-End Funds of Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Marine Pharmaceutical Compound Screening(No.HY202101)the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions of China。
文摘Sepsis is a complex syndrome caused by multiple pathogens and involves multiple organ failure,particularly spleen dysfunction.In 2017,the worldwide incidence was 48.9 million sepsis cases and 1l million sepsis-related deaths were reported(Rudd et al.,2020).Inflammation,oxidative stress,and apoptosis are the most common pathologies seen in sepsis.Liensinine(LIE)is a bisbenzylisoquinoline-type alkaloid extracted from the seed embryo of Nelumbo nucifera.Lotus seed hearts have high content of LIE which mainly has antihypertensive and antiarrhythmic pharmacological effects.It can exert anti-carcinogenicactivityby regulating cell.
基金supported by the Basic Science(Natural Science)Research Project of Higher Education of Jiangsu Province(Nos.21KJB230001 and 21KJB350019)the Open Foundation of Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Marine Pharmaceutical Compound Screening(No.HY202101)+1 种基金the Postdoctoral Science Foundation of Lianyungang(No.LYG20220013)the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions of China.
文摘Alcoholic liver disease(ALD)is the most frequent liver disease worldwide,resulting in severe harm to personal health and posing a serious burden to public health.Based on the reported antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capacities of scutellarin(SCU),this study investigated its protective role in male BALB/c mice with acute alcoholic liver injury after oral administration(10,25,and 50 mg/kg).The results indicated that SCU could lessen serum alanine aminotransferase(ALT)and aspartate aminotransferase(AST)levels and improve the histopathological changes in acute alcoholic liver;it reduced alcohol-induced malondialdehyde(MDA)content and increased glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px),catalase(CAT),and superoxide dismutase(SOD)activity.Furthermore,SCU decreased tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),interleukin-6(IL-6),and IL-1βmessenger RNA(mRNA)expression levels,weakened inducible nitric oxide synthase(iNOS)activity,and inhibited nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain(NOD)-like receptor protein 3(NLRP3)inflammasome activation.Mechanistically,SCU suppressed cytochrome P450 family 2 subfamily E member 1(CYP2E1)upregulation triggered by alcohol,increased the expression of oxidative stress-related nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2(Nrf2)and heme oxygenase-1(HO-1)pathways,and suppressed the inflammation-related degradation of inhibitor of nuclear factor-κB(NF-κB)-α(IκBα)as well as activation of NF-κB by mediating the protein kinase B(AKT)and p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase(MAPK)pathways.These findings demonstrate that SCU protects against acute alcoholic liver injury via inhibiting oxidative stress by regulating the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway and suppressing inflammation by regulating the AKT,p38 MAPK/NF-κB pathways.
基金supported by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions of China,the Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(No.KYCX2021-038)the Lianyungang Science and Technology Program(No.CG2232).
文摘Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a major pathogen frequently found in seafood.Rapid and accurate detection of this pathogen is important for the control of bacterial foodborne diseases and to ensure food safety.In this study,we established a one-pot system that combines uracil-DNA glycosylase(UDG),loopmediated isothermal amplification(LAMP),and clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats(CRISPR)/CRISPR-associated protein 12b(Cas12b)for detecting V.parahaemolyticus in seafood.This detection system can effectively perform identification using a single tube and avoid the risk of carryover contamination.
基金This study was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(41720104005,41721005,41890803)Key Research and Development Program of Anhui Province(202004i07020004)+3 种基金Excellent Youth Scholars Support Program of Anhui Province(gxyq2021212)MEL Visiting Fellowship Program(MELRS2008)Research Platform of Eco-Environmental Protection Research Centre of Xin’an River Basin,Huangshan University(kypt202102)The authors are grateful to the laboratory engineers Xianglan Zeng and Wenyan Zhao for their logistical and technical support.
文摘To examine the synergetic effects of ocean acidification(OA)and light intensity on the photosynthetic performance of marine diatoms,the marine centric diatom Thalassiosira weissflogii was cultured under ambient low CO_(2)(LC,390μatm)and elevated high CO_(2)(HC,1000μatm)levels under low-light(LL,60μmol m^(-2)s^(-1))or high-light(HL,220μmol m^(-2)s^(-1))conditions for over 20 generations.HL stimulated the growth rate by 128 and 99%but decreased cell size by 9 and 7%under LC and HC conditions,respectively.However,HC did not change the growth rate under LL but decreased it by 9%under HL.LL combined with HC decreased both maximum quantum yield(FV/FM)and effective quantum yield(ΦPSII),measured under either low or high actinic light.When exposed to UV radiation(UVR),LL-grown cells were more prone to UVA exposure,with higher UVA and UVR inducing inhibition ofΦPSII compared with HL-grown cells.Light use efficiency(α)and maximum relative electron transport rate(rETRmax)were inhibited more in the HC-grown cells when UVR(UVA and UVB)was present,particularly under LL.Our results indicate that the growth light history influences the cell growth and photosynthetic responses to OA and UVR.
基金supported by the Basic Science (Natural Science)Research Project of Higher Education of Jiangsu Province (No.21KJB230001)the Open-End Funds of Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Marine Pharmaceutical Compound Screening (No.HY202101)+3 种基金the Lianyungang City Science and Technology Bureau Science and Technology Plan (Social Development)Project (No.SF2140)the 2022 Medical Research guiding Project of Jiangsu Provincial Health Commission (No.Z2022070)the 2023 Jiangsu Graduate Research Innovation Plan Project (No.SJCX23_1838)the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions of China.
文摘Pseudomonas aeruginosa belongs to the genus Pseudomonas and is a common Gram-negative,exclusively aerobic,conditionally pathogenic bacterium with the characteristics of easy colonization,mutation,and multidrug resistance(Deng et al.,2015;Azam and Khan,2019;Jurado-Martin et al.,2021).
基金This work was supported by the Basic Science(Natural Science)Research Project of Higher Education of Jiangsu Province(No.21KJB230001)the Open Foundation of Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Marine Pharmaceutical Compound Screening(No.HY202101)the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions of China.
文摘Drinking culture has high significance in both China and the world,whether in the entertainment sector or in social occasions;according to the World Health Organization's 2018 Global Alcohol and Health Report,about 3 million people died from excessive drinking in 2016,accounting for 5.3%of the total global deaths that year.Oxidative stress and inflammation are the most common pathological phenomena caused by alcohol abuse(Snyder et al.,2017).
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grants#41776082 and 41476057)Funds of Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Jiangsu Ocean University(HS2019005)the Funds of Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresources and Environment(SH20191205)and the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions.
基金supported by the Key-Area Research and Development Program of Guangdong Province(2020B1111030004)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2019A1515011588)+4 种基金the Pearl River S&T Nova Program of Guangzhou(201906010081)the China Agriculture Research System of MOF and MARA(CARS-47)the Special Scientific Research Funds for Central Non-profit Institutes,Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences(2020TD69)the Central Public-interest Scientific Institution Basal Research Funds,South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute,CAFS(2021SD06)Qingdao Science and technology benefit people special project(20-3-4-31-nsh).
文摘This study aimed to isolate and identify the novel potential Xanthine oxidase(XOD)inhibitory peptides derived from Trachinotus ovatus hydrolysate(TOH)(hydrolysis by neutral protease),and investigate their structure-function relationship.Initially,TOH was separated to four fractions(F1–F4)by gel filtration chromatography and F4 was chosen with higher XOD inhibitory rate(85.16%±0.566,25 mg/mL)and lower molecular weight(95.73%,<1000 Da).F4 was further characterized by reversed-phase high performance liquid chromatography(RP-HPLC)coupled with Nano-HPLC-MS/MS and four peptides(FPAW,LLPW,WLLP and FHLP)were identified with IC50 value of 3.81±0.18 mM,4.17±0.12 mM,43.06±0.73 mM,and over 50.00 mM respectively.It can be concluded that Trp-containing peptides especially located in C-terminal could inhibit XOD effectively.Moreover,the XOD-inhibiting actions of these peptides involvedπ-πstacking(Phe914 and Phe1009 in XOD),hydrogen bonding via molecular docking.Lineweaver-Burk equation showed the inhibition type of FPAW was a mixed inhibition.Circular dichroism(CD)spectra indicated FPAW could combine and change the secondary structure of XOD.Therefore,two peptides of FPAW and LLPW might have potential to be used to alleviate hyperuricemia in the future.
基金financially supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 32100037,51971100)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (No.2019M661767)+3 种基金Jiangsu Planned Projects for Postdoctoral Research Funds (No.2019K015)Natural Science Research General Project of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions (No. 20KJB550008)Jiangsu Ocean University Research Funds (No. KQ17028)Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(PAPD)。
文摘Skeletonema costatum is a diatom widely distributed in red tide microalgae blooms and as one of the main algae causing harmful algal blooms,because of their rapid reproduction and production of toxic and harmful substances,often play a negative role in aquatic ecosystems,and human health and wellbeing.Bacillomycin D is a nonribosomal cyclic antifungal lipopeptide in the iturins family.In this study,Bacillomycin D was tested for its ability to inhibit the growth of S.costatum.The EC_(50 24h) of Bacillomycin D on S.costatum was 24.70μg/mL.The chlorophyll fluorescence parameters F_(v)/F_(m),F_(v)/F_(o),and yield of the diatoms decreased significantly with increasing concentrations of Bacillomycin D.Study of the mechanism showed that Bacillomycin D induced cell death by changing cell membrane permeability,promoting the release of cellular contents.In this study,transcriptomic analysis showed Bacillomycin D significantly inhibited the photosynthesis and metabolism of S.costatum.These findings investigated the inhibitory effect of Bacillomycin D on the growth of S.costatum and provided a theoretical foundation for the development of new environmentally friendly biological algicide.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China[grant number 31472278]the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China(863 Program)[grant number 2012AA10A400-3]the Shanghai Universities Knowledge Service Platform[grant number ZF1206].
文摘We identified the FOXO gene and five single-nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs)in its coding region in the Sanmen breeding population of the razor clam Sinonovacula constricta.The ScFOXO gene encodes a protein of 625 amino acids in length that contains a conserved DNA-binding domain.Real-time polymerase chain reaction analysis showed that ScFOXO mRNA is widely expressed in adult tissues,with higher expression in the siphons and gills.Of the SNPs,c.879G>C(Val293Val)and c.1725A>G(Ser575Ser)are synonymous mutations,and c.543C>T(Phe181Leu),c.848A>G(Tyr283Cys),and c.1625G>C(Gly542Phe)are non-synonymous mutations.The SNPs all show significant associations with total body weight,shell length,shell width,and shell height(SH)in this population.Polymorphic parameter analysis showed that all SNPs except c.848A>G(Tyr283Cys)exhibit complete linkage.The SNP c.1625G>C(Gly542Phe)was used for genetic linkage mapping and demonstrates the strongest linkage(logarithm of the odds[LOD]value:41.46)with the marker 96616(37.02 cM)in the linkage group 9.The LOD value of this marker in relation to growth traits ranges from 1.04 to 1.53;only markers with a LOD value3 were considered to be linked with growth traits in the razor clam linkage map.In summary,ScFOXO may be a growth trait-related gene and may represent a marker for Sanmen breeding group selection.