Fish Shellfish Immunol
November 2024
Hypoxic stress, triggered by a multitude of factors, has inflicted significant economic repercussions on the aquaculture of Eriocheir sinensis. In this research, we sequenced a collective of 60 samples from both hypoxia-sensitive and hypoxia-resistant groups utilizing streamlined genome sequencing techniques. Subsequently, we delved into population evolution, scrutinized the selective sweep within these populations, and performed a genome-wide association study (GWAS) focused on the hypoxia tolerance traits within the population, all through the lens of SNPs molecular markers.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAt present, public databases house an extensive repository of transcriptome data, with the volume continuing to grow at an accelerated pace. Utilizing these data effectively is a shared interest within the scientific community. In this study, we introduced a novel strategy that harnesses SNPs and InDels identified from transcriptome data, combined with sample metadata from databases, to effectively screen for molecular markers correlated with traits.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF, a key species in China's freshwater aquaculture, is threatened by various diseases, which were verified to be closely associated with oxidative stress. This study aimed to investigate the response of to hydrogen peroxide (HO)-induced oxidative stress to understand the biological processes behind these diseases. Crabs were exposed to different concentrations of HO and their antioxidant enzyme activities and gene expressions for defense and immunity were measured.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAntibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) serving as a newly recognized pollutant that poses potential risks to global human health, which in the paddy soil can be potentially altered by different agricultural production patterns. To elucidate the impacts and mechanisms of the widely used and sustainable agricultural production pattern, namely integrated rice-fish farming, on the antibiotic resistomes, we applied metagenomic sequencing to assess ARGs, mobile genetic elements (MGEs), bacteria, archaea, and viruses in paddy soil. There were 20 types and 359 subtypes of ARGs identified in paddy soil.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHydrogen peroxide (HO), a prevalent reactive oxygen species (ROS) found in natural aquatic environments, has garnered significant attention for its potential toxicity in fish. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying this toxicity are not yet comprehensively understood. This study aimed to assess HO-induced liver dysfunction in common carp (Cyprinus carpio) and elucidate the underlying molecular mechanisms via biochemical and transcriptomic analyses.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFront Endocrinol (Lausanne)
January 2024
Objective: As one of the most important environmental signals, photoperiod plays a crucial role in regulating the growth, metabolism, and survival of organisms. The photoperiod shifts with the transition of the seasons. The difference in photoperiod between summer and winter is the greatest under natural conditions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFProanthocyanidins (Pros), a natural polyphenolic compound found in grape seed and other plants, have received significant attention as additives in animal feed. However, the specific mechanism by which Pros affect fish health remains unclear. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the potential effects of dietary Pro on common carp by evaluating biochemical parameters and multi-omics analysis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTo gain a deeper understanding of the genetic factors influencing the growth and development of Eriocheir sinensis, a well-known species of hairy crab found in Yangcheng Lake, this study focused on the de novo genome and full-length transcriptome information of the selected subjects. Specifically, Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs were chosen as the experimental samples. Initially, a genome analysis was performed, resulting in the identification of gene fragments with a combined length of 1266,092,319 bp.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTransposable elements (TEs) are mobile genetic elements that exist in the host genome and exert considerable influence on the evolution of the host genome. Since crustaceans, including decapoda, are considered ideal models for studying the relationship between adaptive evolution and TEs, TEs were identified and classified in the genomes of eight decapoda species and one diplostraca species (as the outgroup) using two strategies, namely homology-based annotation and de novo annotation. The statistics and classification of TEs showed that their proportion in the genome and their taxonomic composition in decapoda were different.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntestinal microbiota plays an important role in promoting digestion, metabolism, and immunity. Intestinal microbiota and fatty acids are important indicators to evaluate the health and nutritional composition of Procambarus clarkii. They have been shown to be strongly influence by environmental and genetic factors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe change in temperature will change the composition of intestinal microorganisms of juvenile , and the composition of intestinal microorganisms will affect the growth and development of juvenile crabs. In order to explore the relationship between intestinal microorganisms and growth of at different temperatures, the status of growth and intestinal microflora of juvenile reared at different water temperatures (15 °C, 23 °C, and 30 °C) were compared in this study. The results showed that the respective survival rate of juvenile in the three water temperature groups was 100%, 87.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFStocking density is a crucial factor affecting productivity in aquaculture, and high stocking density is a stressor for aquatic animals. In this study, we aimed to investigate the effects of stocking densities on oxidative stress and energy metabolism in the gills of under rice-crayfish farming. The were reared at low density (LD), medium density (MD), and high density (HD) for 90 days.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHuman activities can cause zinc (Zn) contamination of aquatic environments. Zn is an essential trace metal, but effects of environmentally relevant Zn exposure on the brain-intestine axis in fish are poorly understood. Here, six-month-old female zebrafish (Danio rerio) were exposed to environmentally relevant Zn concentrations for six weeks.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFComp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol
June 2023
Dissolved oxygen (DO) is crucial for the survival of Chinese mitten crab (Eirocheir sinensis); low DO levels adversely affect the health of these crabs. In this study, we evaluated the underlying response mechanism of E. sinensis to acute hypoxic stress by analyzing antioxidant parameters, glycolytic indicators, and hypoxia signaling factors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFZinc is an essential nutrient for life, but over-accumulation can result in toxicity. Anthropogenic activities can increase zinc concentrations in aquatic environments (e.g.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHigh concentrations of copper (Cu) pose a great threat to aquatic animals. However, the mechanisms underlying the response of crustaceans to Cu exposure have not been well studied. Therefore, we investigated the alterations of physiological and molecular parameters in Chinese mitten crab () after Cu exposure.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAmbient noise and illumination inhomogeneity will seriously affect the high-precision measurement of structured light 3D morphology. To overcome the influences of these factors, a new, to the best of our knowledge, sub-pixel extraction method for the center of laser stripes is proposed. First, an automatic segmentation model of structured light stripe based on the UNet deep learning network and level set is constructed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHypothermia-exposure-induced oxidative stress dysregulates cell fate and perturbs cellular homeostasis and function, thereby disturbing fish health. To evaluate the impact of hypothermia on the freshwater drum (), an 8-day experiment was conducted at 25 °C (control group, Con), 18 °C (LT18), and 10 °C (LT10) for 0 h, 8 h, 1 d, 2 d, and 8 d. Antioxidant and non-specific immune parameters reveal hypothermia induced oxidative stress and immunosuppression.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFStocking density has been identified as one of the main factors affecting fish growth, welfare and behavior. However, few studies have focused on the effects of stocking density on fish health in integrated rice-fish farming systems. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of different stocking densities on the growth performance, physiological parameters, redox status and lipid metabolism of in an integrated rice-fish farming system.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGiven the difficulty in identifying individuals with different degrees of ovarian development, we developed a new device utilizing the hypothesis of mutual attraction behavior between male and female crabs with mature gonads by releasing the sexual pheromone so they could be examined. From a total of 40 female crabs, 10 were isolated within half an hour. Histological analysis showed that the ovaries of crabs in the isolated group were in stage IV, while those of the control groups were in stage III.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHeat shock procedure is crucial for gynogenetic manipulation leading to diploidization of the maternal genomes; however, the underlying molecular mechanism especially the transcriptomic changes during this procedure has still not been unveiled yet. Here, the artificial gynogenesis of zebrafish (Danio rerio) using inactivated sperm from rare minnow (Gobiocypris rarus) was conducted. We found that artificial gynogenetic manipulation, including pseudo-fertilization and heat shock, decreased hatching rates, whereas heat shock treatment alone had medium hatching rates.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe toxicity of glyphosate (Gly) on aquatic animals has received attention from many researchers. However, the chronic toxicity mechanism of Gly on fish has not yet been clarified entirely. Thus, this study aimed to explore the potential toxicity mechanism of Gly at 2 mg/L, a possibly existing concentration in the aquatic environment, via biochemical, transcriptomic and proteomic analyses in the liver of tilapia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFComp Biochem Physiol Part D Genomics Proteomics
December 2021
Formulated diet (FD) and iced trash fish (ITF) are common diets during E. sinensis farming. However, whether FD can completely replace ITF during long-term E.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHydrogen peroxide (HO), as a common disinfectant, has been extensively used in aquaculture. The toxicity of high ambient HO for gills and liver of fish has received attention from many researchers. However, whether HO exposure induced brain injury and neurotoxicity has not been reported in fish.
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