Publications by authors named "Feng-lian Yang"

Deoxynivalenol (DON) is a secondary metabolite of Fusarium fungi and belonged to trichothecenes, and it widely presents in various food commodities. Previous studies have highlighted its potent toxicity, adversely affecting the growth, development, and reproductive in both humans and animals. However, the potential impact of DON on porcine oocyte organelles remains elusive.

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Objective: This study aims to investigate potential beneficial actions of icariin (ICA) on testicular spermatogenic function in male rats with streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetes and to explore the underlying mechanisms. ICA was found to reduce blood glucose, regulate the endocrine function of the reproductive system, and improve testicular spermatogenic function.

Methods: Adult rats were intraperitoneally injected with STZ (65 mg/kg) to induce type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM).

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  • * The study found that lower AMPK levels during oocyte aging lead to defects in maturation and increased oxidative stress, impacting organelle function like mitochondria and the endoplasmic reticulum.
  • * Overall, AMPK helps reduce oxidative stress in oocytes by regulating various organelles, which is vital for proper meiotic maturation.
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Background: The Angoumois grain moth, Sitotroga cerealella, is a destructive pest of maize, wheat, and rice, causing economic losses and threatening food security. This study aimed to develop and characterize microcapsules of mesoporous silica nanospheres (MSN) and cyclodextrin-modified mesoporous silica nanospheres (CDMSN) containing two aldehydes, nonanal and decanal, found in plant essential oils, to assess their attractiveness to S. cerealella populations.

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Insect pollinators, vital for agriculture and biodiversity, face escalating threats from climate change. We argue and explore the pivotal role of the microbiomes in shaping adaptations of insect pollinator resilience amid climate-induced challenges (climate change and habitat alteration). Examining diverse taxonomic groups, we unravel the interplay between insect physiology, microbiomes, and adaptive mechanisms.

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Essential oils extracted from plant sources along with their biologically active components may have negative effects on insects. Diallyl trisulfide (DAT) is an active component of garlic essential oil, and it exhibits multi-targeted activity against many organisms. Previously we reported that DAT induces male infertility and leads to apyrene and eupyrene sperm dysfunction in .

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Objective: This study aimed to uncover abnormally expressed genes regulated by competitive endogenous RNA (ceRNA) and DNA methylation nasopharyngeal carcinoma and to validate the role of lncRNAs in the ceRNA network on nasopharyngeal carcinoma progression.

Methods: Based on the GSE64634 (mRNA), GSE32960 (miRNA), GSE95166 (lncRNA), and GSE126683 (lncRNA) datasets, we screened differentially expressed mRNAs, miRNAs and lncRNAs in nasopharyngeal carcinoma. A ceRNA network was subsequently constructed.

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Microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) contamination is an emerging environmental and public health concern, and these particles have been reported both in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Recent studies have expanded our understanding of the adverse effects of MNPs pollution on human, terrestrial, and aquatic animals, insects, and plants. In this perspective, we describe the adverse effects of MNPs particles on pollinator and plant health and discuss the mechanisms by which MNPs disrupt the pollination process.

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Diallyl trisulfide (DAT) is a biologically active component of garlic essential oil and exhibits multi-targeted activity against many organisms. The current study tested the capacity of DAT to decrease the male fertility of . The effects on testis morphology, sperm number, motility, and lipid homeostasis were observed in adult males fumigated with DAT at a dose of 0.

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Environmental pollution and resistance in animals are major concerns for the application of synthetic pesticides. Diallyl trisulfide (DAT), an active compound in garlic essential oil, is a novel tool for active and safe control of agricultural insect pests. In this study, we analysed the effects of DAT (0.

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Triacylglycerol lipase (TGL) is an essential lipid metabolism enzyme that also plays a critical role in energy metabolism; however, how it regulates other life processes is unknown. To investigate the functional role of TGL in moth reproduction, males Sitotroga cerealella were used as a model. The TGL gene was cloned and analysed.

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Objective: To investigate the correlation of the single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) rs1126772, rs117291487, rs11730582, rs142608941 and rs6813526 of the osteopontin (OPN) gene with the risk of asthenozoospermia (AZS).

Methods: We included 135 AZS patients in the AZS group and another 239 fertile men as normal controls. Using the SNaPshot technique, we genotyped the rs1126772, rs117291487, rs11730582, rs142608941 and rs6813526 polymorphisms of the OPN gene in all the subjects and analyzed the correlation of the five SNPs with AZS.

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Background: Although abnormal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) protein can be used to predict the outcome of tuberculous meningitis (TBM) and diagnose TBM, normal CSF protein remains a concern in patients with TBM. This retrospective study aimed to assess the clinical characteristics associated with normal CSF protein, to resolve the dilemma of CSF protein in the management of childhood TBM.

Methods: Between January 2006 and December 2019, consecutive child patients (≤15 years old, a diagnosis of TBM, and tested for CSF protein) were included for analysis.

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During mouse oocyte meiotic maturation, actin filaments play multiple roles in meiosis such as spindle migration and cytokinesis. FASCIN is shown to be an actin-binding and bundling protein, making actin filaments tightly packed and parallel-aligned, and FASCIN is involved in several cellular processes like adhesion and migration. FASCIN is also a potential prognostic biomarker and therapeutic target for the treatment of metastatic disease.

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Background/aim: There has been increasing evidence for the function of long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). We aim to delve into the position of lncRNA HOX antisense intergenic RNA (HOTAIR), together with enhancer of zeste homolog 2 (EZH2), E-cadherin and trimethylation of lysine 27 on histone H3 (H3K27me3) in NPC.

Methods: HOTAIR, EZH2, and E-cadherin expression in NPC tissues and cells were tested.

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The environmental pollution, evolution of resistance, and risks to human and aquatic animal health associated with pesticide application have attracted much attention globally. Herein, we tested the capacity of diallyl trisulfide (DAT) from garlic essential oil to control the destructive stored-product pest, Sitotroga cerealella. The effects of DAT on the total content of cuticular chitin and structure of adults S.

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Background: Delay in diagnosis and treatment worsens the disease and clinical outcomes, which further enhances the transmission of tuberculosis (TB) in the community. Therefore, this study aims to assess treatment delay and its associated factors among childhood pleural TB patients in China.

Methods: Between January 2006 and December 2019, consecutive patients aged ≤15 years with definite or possible pleural TB were included for analysis.

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Background: The incidence of obesity-associated decline in male fertility has increased over the years. polysaccharide (LBP), a natural plant polysaccharide extracted from the Chinese herb has shown promising therapeutic effects in overcoming the same.

Aim: This study aimed to investigate the protective effect of LBP on the testes of obese mice.

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To assess the time-dependent stress evidence in dynamic allocation of physiological metabolism of Nilaparvata lugens nymphs in response to elevated CO, we measured the time-dependent allocation of nutrient compositions and physiological metabolism in the bodies of N. lugens at 1h, 4h and 12h under elevated CO. Elevated CO significantly increased the contents of nutrient compositions (protein, glucose and total amino acids) and catalase (CAT) enzyme activity in the body of N.

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This study investigated the effects of diallyl trisulfide (DAT), an active substance from garlic essential oil, on the metabolism of the main energy substances of pre- and postmating males of . Males at 12 h postemergence were fumigated with DAT at a concentration (LC = 0.010 µL/L) in a glass jar for 7 h.

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The Angoumois grain moth, (Olivier, 1789) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae, is primarily a pest of stored products, that feeds inside the grain as larvae inducing significant economic loss in various stored commodities. Our previous studies proved that garlic essential oil and its active substances inhibit oviposition in moths. To further explore the effect on reproductive behavior and accurately interpret the results in terms of effective control of the moth population, moths were treated with diallyl trisulfide (DATS), an active substance of garlic essential oil, at a dose of 0.

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Background: There is growing evidence of the role of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in cervical cancer (CC). The objective was to discuss whether exosomal lncRNA HNF1A-AS1 impacted drug resistance in CC via binding to microRNA-34b (miR-34b) and regulating TUFT1 expression.

Methods: The expression of HNF1A-AS1 in normal cervical epithelial cells, cisplatin (DDP)-sensitive cell line (HeLa/S) and DDP-resistant cell line (HeLa/DDP) cells were detected.

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