A novel approach has been developed to produce pure plant-based gel soy yogurt by combining soy proteins (7S/11S), high pressure homogenization, and glycation reaction.

This research sought to examine how the physicochemical characteristics of soy globulins and different processing techniques influence the gel properties of soy yogurt. The goal was to improve these gel properties and rectify any texture issues in soy yogurt, ultimately aiming to produce premium-quality plant-based soy yogurt. In this research study, the investigation focused on examining the impact of 7S/11S, homogenization pressure, and glycation modified with glucose on the gel properties of soy yogurt.

pH-responsive multi-network composite cellulose-based hydrogels for stable delivery of oral IgY-Fab fragments.

Yolk immunoglobulin (IgY) is perfect supplement to mammalian immunoglobulin G in passive immune protection but with poor delivery stability. This work succeeded in pH-responsive oral delivery of IgY-Fab fragments with cellulose based multi-network composite hydrogels. Data displayed that the hydrogel 2 showed superior mechanical properties and load performance (encapsulation efficiency of 99.

Bacterial, short-chain fatty acid and gas profiles of partially hydrolyzed guar gum in vitro fermentation by human fecal microbiota.

Carbohydrates with different structures have metabolic differences in the human body, as well as individual differences. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of bacterial, short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and gas profiles of partially hydrolyzed guar gum (PHGG) on the fecal microbiota of 41 Chinese individuals by simulated fermentation in vitro. Results showed that PHGG stimulated the growth of Bifidobacterium and Faecalibacterium, inhibited the growth of Escherichia-Shigella, Klebsiella, and Dorea, and induced the production of fermentation gases (CO2, and H2) and SCFAs (acetic acid, butyric acid).

Chromosome-level genome assembly of the Muscovy duck provides insight into fatty liver susceptibility.

The Muscovy duck (Cairina moschata) is an economically important poultry species, which is susceptible to fatty liver. Thus, the Muscovy duck may serve as an excellent candidate animal model of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. However, the mechanisms underlying fatty liver development in this species are poorly understood.

Three chromosome-level duck genome assemblies provide insights into genomic variation during domestication.

Domestic ducks are raised for meat, eggs and feather down, and almost all varieties are descended from the Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos). Here, we report chromosome-level high-quality genome assemblies for meat and laying duck breeds, and the Mallard. Our new genomic databases contain annotations for thousands of new protein-coding genes and recover a major percentage of the presumed "missing genes" in birds.

Plasma metabolites associated with physiological and biochemical indexes indicate the effect of caging stress on mallard ducks (Anas platyrhynchos).

Objective: Cage rearing has critical implications for the laying duck industry because it is convenient for feeding and management. However, caging stress is a type of chronic stress that induces maladaptation. Environmental stress responses have been extensively studied, but no detailed information is available about the comprehensive changes in plasma metabolites at different stages of caging stress in ducks.

Magnetic hierarchical porous SiO microparticles from droplet microfluidics for water decontamination.

A simple and flexible strategy based on droplet microfluidics is developed for controllable fabrication of uniform magnetic SiO2 microparticles with highly-interconnected hierarchical porous structures for enhanced water decontamination. Uniform precursor water droplets containing surfactants and homogenized fine oil droplets with a relatively high volume ratio are generated from microfluidics as templates for microparticle synthesis via hydrolysis/condensation reaction. The SiO2 microparticles possess hierarchical porous structures, containing both mesopores with size of several nanometers, and well-controlled and highly-interconnected macropores with size of hundreds of nanometers.

Biomarkers and potential pathogenesis of colorectal cancer-related ischemic stroke.

Aim: To investigate the specific biomarkers and potential pathogenesis of colorectal cancer-related ischemic stroke (CRCIS).

Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on CRCIS patients (colorectal cancer patients with ischemic stroke without conventional stroke risk factors) registered at seven centers between January 2007 and December 2017. Clinical data and laboratory and imaging findings were compared with age- and sex- matched patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) without ischemic stroke that were admitted to the same hospital during the same period.

Trojan-Horse-Like Stimuli-Responsive Microcapsules.

Multicompartment microcapsules, with each compartment protected by a distinct stimuli-responsive shell for versatile controlled release, are highly desired for developing new-generation microcarriers. Although many multicompartmental microcapsules have been created, most cannot combine different release styles to achieve flexible programmed sequential release. Here, one-step template synthesis of controllable Trojan-horse-like stimuli-responsive microcapsules is reported with capsule-in-capsule structures from microfluidic quadruple emulsions for diverse programmed sequential release.

Gamma secretase inhibitor enhances sensitivity to doxorubicin in MDA-MB-231 cells.

Deregulated expression of molecular of the Notch signaling pathway is observed in malignant tumor. Notch signaling pathway is activated by a series of catalytic cleavage of the Notch receptor by gamma secretase. Gamma secretase inhibitor (GSI) have demonstrated clinical activity in patients with solid tumor.

Antioxidant effect of a phytoestrogen equol on cultured muscle cells of embryonic broilers.

Previous studies have shown that the in ovo injection of equol can markedly improve the water-holding capacity of muscles of broilers chickens at 7 wk of age through promotion of the antioxidant status. We aimed to investigate directly the antioxidant effects of equol on muscle cells in broilers. Muscle cells were separated from leg muscle of embryos on the 11th day of incubation and treated with equol and H(2)O(2), either alone or together.

Effect of dietary fatty acids on serum parameters, fatty acid compositions, and liver histology in Shaoxing laying ducks.

The effects of different fatty acid (FA) contents in diet on serum parameters, FA compositions of eggs and meat, and liver morphological changes were studied in Shaoxing laying ducks. A total of 264 ducks at 17 weeks were fed a control diet or a diet containing 30 g/kg fish oil (FO), 25 g/kg sunflower oil (SO), or 30 g/kg palm oil with 20 g/kg beef tallow (PBO). Malondialdehyde (MDA) content in the liver and the serum of ducks fed the PBO diet was significantly (P<0.

[Expression characteristics of prolactin gene in Eastern Zhejiang white geese].

This study was conducted to clone the prolactin gene (PRL) in Eastern Zhejiang White Geese and to investigate the PRL gene expression characteristics during egg-laying, out-of-lay and incubating periods by real time PCR. Comparisons were made respectively of concentration of prolactin mRNA in the hypothalamus, pituitary gland and ovary of the adult female geese at different reproductive periods. The result indicated that there were significant differences (P<0.

Assignment of CCR7 gene to chicken chromosome 27 by radiation hybrid panel mapping.

The protein encoded by CC chemokine receptor 7 (CCR7) is a member of the G protein-coupled receptor family. This receptor was identified as a gene induced by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), and is thought to be a mediator of EBV effects on B lymphocytes. This receptor is expressed in various lymphoid tissues and activates B and T lymphocytes.

Changes of cyclic AMP levels and phosphodiesterase activities in the rat ovary.

Cyclic AMP (cAMP) is a second messenger that plays a critical role in follicular recruitment, development and luteinization in the mammalian ovary. The cellular level of cAMP is largely dependent on the activity of phosphodiesterase (PDE), which degrades cAMP into 5'-AMP. The present study was conducted to investigate the level of cAMP and the activity of cAMP-PDE in postnatal rats; immature rats during gonadotropin-primed follicular development, ovulation and luteinization; adult rats during normal estrous cycling; and aged rats that spontaneously developed persistent estrous (PE) by radioimmunoassay (RIA).

[Progresses in inheritance of genes for avian eggshell color].

Eggshell has three colors: white, blue and brown. Chicken and duck eggs with blue eggshell have superior market for its better appearance, delicious taste, abundant nutrition and higher eggshell thickness and strength compared to those with white eggshell. However, error was often made when breeding blue-eggshell chicken or duck lines based on phenotypes.

[Advance in association studies of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) gene polymorphisms with traits of resistance against infectious disease in chickens].

Chicken is a main poultry in China. Molecular breeding for disease resistance plays an important role in the control of diseases, especially infectious diseases. Choice of genes for disease resistance is the key technology of molecular breeding.

Early prevention and treatment of biliary tract complications after orthotopic liver transplantation.

Objective: To investigate the prevention and treatment of biliary complications after orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT).

Methods: OLT was performed in 18 patients with end-stage liver disease, including 6 patients with primary liver cancer. Except 1 patient was infused only through the portal vein, others were infused through the portal vein and hepatic artery of the donor.