Current Research in Microbial Sciences
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2025
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IF 5.8
Zhi Wu,Yina Shao,Shanshan Zhang,Chenghua Li
Vibrio splendidus AJ01 is the primary pathogen of Apostichopus japonicus , resulting in huge economic losses. In the present study, we found that 5-iodoindole exhibits a remarkable protective effect on A. japonicus , the survival rate of which can be improved to 93.75%. To explore the impact of 5-iodoindole on V. splendidus AJ01, bacterial growth and virulence factors were determined. Results showed that 5-iodoindole significantly decreased swimming motility, hemolytic activity and protease activity but had minimal effect on the overall growth of the bacterium. Furthermore, a differentially expressed protein was downregulated and identified as elongation factor thermo unstable protein (EF-Tu) via SDS-PAGE combined with LC-MS/MS. Moreover, 5-iodoindole had impact on a large number of genes at RNA level, such as genes related to two-component system, ABC transporters, flagella, and chemotaxis. In addition, 20 µM 5-iodoindole could upregulated the mRNA level of immune related genes in A. japonicus , including IL-17, VEGF and MMP1. Our results indicated 5-iodoindole protect A. japonicus through a two-pronged approach: not only inhibiting bacterial virulence but also enhancing the host's immunity. This not only addresses the limitations of traditional indole but also provides a green alternative to antibiotics for protecting A. japonicus from infections caused by V. splendidus AJ01.
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SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
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2024
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IF 8.2
Dezheng Guo,Ying Wang,Zhongyu Li,Da-xia Zhang,Chen Wang,Hongfang Wang,Zhenguo Liu,Feng Liu,Xingqi Guo,Ningxin Wang,Baohua Xu,Zheng Gao
Pesticide usage is a common practice to increase crop yields. Nevertheless, the existence of pesticide residues in the surrounding environment presents a significant hazard to pollinators, specifically the potential undisclosed dangers related to emerging nanopesticides. This study examines the impact of abamectin nanocapsules (AbaNCs), created through electrostatic self-assembly, as an insecticide on honey bees. It was determined that AbaNCs upregulated detoxification genes, including CYP450 , as well as antioxidant and immune genes in honey bees. Furthermore, AbaNCs affected the activity of crucial enzymes such as superoxide dismutase (SOD). Although no apparent damage was observed in bee gut tissue, AbaNCs significantly decreased digestive enzyme activity. Microbiome sequencing revealed that AbaNCs disrupted gut microbiome, resulting in a reduction of beneficial bacteria such as Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus . Additionally, these changes in the gut microbiome were associated with decreased activity of digestive enzymes, including lipase. This study enhances our understanding of the impact of nanopesticides on pollinating insects. Through the revelation of the consequences arising from the utilization of abamectin nanocapsules, we have identified potential stress factors faced by these pollinators, enabling the implementation of improved protective measures.
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环境科学
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分子生物学
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AQUACULTURE
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2024
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IF 3.9
Ningbo Wang,Yinan Wang,Rongrong Zhang,Aili Sun,Yin Lu,Zeming Zhang,Xizhi Shi
Triphenylphosphine oxide (TPPO) as a new organophosphorus flame retardant is extensively used in the industrial and pharmaceutical fields due to its chemical stability and abundance. In marine environments, TPPO accumulates as a result of natural ecological processes. This study aimed to evaluate the accumulation process and toxicological effects of TPPO utilizing mussels ( Mytilus coruscus ), a species traditionally employed in marine monitoring and commonly cultivated in offshore aquaculture. GC–MS/MS was employed to quantify the accumulation of TPPO in the gill, gonad, muscle, and digestive gland tissues of mussels exposed to three sublethal concentrations (20.0, 100.0, and 500.0 μg/L) over durations of 3, 7, 14, and 28 days, as well as the examining of the chemical and molecular parameters. Results showed that the accumulation of TPPO (100.0 and 500.0 μg/L) increased throughout the 28 d of exposure, and the peak accumulation of 20.0 μg/L TPPO was detected on 14 d. Short-term TPPO exposure did not cause oxidative stress in mussels. Chronic exposure for 28 days resulted in significant oxidative damage and oxidative stress in mussels, as evidenced by elevated expression and activity of SOD, increased levels of glutathione and malondialdehyde, and upregulation of HSP70 and HSP90, metallothionein, and CYP4Y1, alongside the initiation of apoptotic cell death. TPPO exposure activated natural immune genes and disrupted lipid metabolism in mussels. This study demonstrated the persistent accumulation of TPPO in mussels, highlighting its ecotoxicological hazards and underscoring the necessity to predict the risks associated with widespread environmental exposure to TPPO.
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环境科学
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海洋生物学
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毒理学
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生态学
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SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
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2024
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IF 8.2
Wenmin Li,Yikun Zan,Tong Wu,Sa Yang,Linlin Liu,Shanshan Li,Pingli Dai,Jing Gao
Chlorantraniliprole (CAP), a diamide insecticide, is extensively applied to combat pests in various crops. However, the widespread use of insecticides has raised concerns about their potential impact on pollinators. In the present study, we explored the toxic effects of CAP in two important honey bee species, Apis mellifera and Apis cerana . The 48 h LC 50 values of CAP for A. mellifera and A. cerana was 256.052 mg/L and 109.709 mg/L, implying that A. cerana is more sensitive to CAP. Prolonged exposure to 40 mg/L CAP significantly impaired sucrose responsiveness and climbing activity in both bee species. Both species showed a decrease in GR activity and GSH content with increasing CAP concentration. By contrast, the activities of GST, CAT, P450 and NAD-MDH were increased in both A. mellifera and A. cerana , but the differences between the 10 mg/L and 40 mg/L treatments were less pronounced in A. mellifera . Moreover, the immune related genes exhibited differential responses to CAP when comparing the two species. Low CAP concentrations led to down-regulation in expression of toll but up-regulation in expression of apideacin and hymeopatecin in A. mellifera , whereas A. cerana exhibited minimal changes in these genes. Additionally, CAP significantly inhibited the expression of ER stress response genes gp - 93 and P58 in A. mellifera , while 10 mg/L of CAP promoted P58 expression in A. cerana . Our results highlight species-specific effects with the possible, distinct detoxification mechanisms and immune responses between A. mellifera and A. cerana . These findings serve as a foundation for further evaluating the safety of CAP for honey bee species and offer insights into the scientific use of pesticides.
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Fishes
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2024
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IF 2.1
Yunji Xiu,Jingyuan Yi,Ruixin Feng,Jiaxue Song,Yunfei Pang,Peng Liu,Shun Zhou
TheAeromonas salmonicidais responsible for causing furunculosis in various fish species. Furunculosis is a ubiquitous disease that affects the aquaculture industry and causes the mass mortality of turbot.Vibrio vulnificusis a pathogen that causes skin ulcers and hemorrhagic septicemia in fish, resulting in significant mortality in aquaculture. In this study, we have established a bivalent inactivated vaccine againstA. salmonicidaandV. vulnificuswith Montanide™ ISA 763 AVG as an adjuvant. This bivalent inactivated vaccine was used to immunize turbot by intraperitoneal injection, and the relevant immune indexes were detected. The results demonstrate that the bivalent inactivated vaccine exhibited a relative percent survival (RPS) of 77% followingA. salmonicidaandV. vulnificusintraperitoneal challenge. The vaccinated group exhibited higher levels of acid phosphatase activity and lysozyme activity compared to the control group. ELISA results showed a significant increase in serum antibody levels in immunized turbot, which was positively correlated with immunity. In the kidney tissue, related immune genes (TLR5,CD4,MHCIandMHCII) were up-regulated significantly, showing that the vaccine can induce cellular and humoral immune responses in turbot. In conclusion, the bivalent inactivated vaccine againstA. salmonicidaandV. vulnificuswas immunogenic, efficiently preventing turbot from infection, which has the potential to be applied in aquaculture.
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免疫学
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鱼类疾病
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疫苗学
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Insect Science
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2024
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IF 2.9
Zijing Zhang,Xiaohuan Mu,Qina Cao,Yifan Zhai,Li Zheng,Yan Liu,Hao Zheng,Xue Zhang
Behavioral division is essential for the sustainability and reproduction of honeybee populations. While accumulating evidence has documented that antibiotic exposure interferes with bee behavioral divisions, how the gut microbiome, host physiology, and genetic regulation are implicated in this process remains understudied. Here, by constructing single-cohort colonies, we validated that the gut microbiota varied in composition between age-matched nurse and forager bees. Perturbing the gut microbiota with a low dose of antibiotic retained the gut bacterial size, but the structure of the microbial community continuously diverged from the control group after antibiotic treatment. Fewer foragers were observed in the antibiotic groups in the field experiment. A combinatorial effect of decreased gut metabolic gene repertoires, reduced brain neurotransmitter titers, and downregulated brain immune genes could potentially be related to behavioral tasks transition delay. This work indicates that the disturbance to both the gut microbiome and host physiologies after antibiotic exposure may have implications on social behavior development, highlighting the need for further research focusing on antibiotic pollution threatening the honeybee population's health.
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微生物学
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蜜蜂生物学
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