Construction and immunological evaluation of recombinant adenovirus vaccines of new novel NADC34-PRRSV strains in pigs.

Introduction: Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) causes reproductive and respiratory diseases in sow herds and piglets. The emergence of ORF5 RFLP 1-7-4-like (NADC34-like) PRRSV strain in China has brought a new round of challenges to PRRSV prevention.

Methods: In addition, recombinant adenovirus vaccine candidates against the newly emerged NADC34-like strain were constructed in the study; the immunogenicity of the vaccine was investigated in piglets.

The Cardioprotective Effect of Ginseng Derived Exosomes via Inhibition of Oxidative Stress and Apoptosis.

Ginsenosides possess potential protective effects against cisplatin (CDDP)-induced toxicity, but the limited bioavailability of ginsenosides hampered their therapeutic application. Ginseng exosomes (G-Exo), which are active ingredients in ginseng, exhibit excellent biocompatibility and low immunogenicity. Here, G-Exo were isolated from ginseng roots through a combination of ultracentrifugation and sucrose gradient centrifugation techniques.

[Construction of Panax ginseng root yeast library and screening of interacting proteins of PgD14 and Pgpht2-1].

To construct a high-quality Panax ginseng cDNA library, transcription factors binding to the P. ginseng PgD14 gene promoter were screened by yeast one-hybrid, and proteins interacting with the P. ginseng Pgpht2-1 gene-encoded protein were screened by yeast two-hybrid.

[Study on differences in metabolism and transcription of ginseng seeds after morphological post ripening by space flight].

To explore the difference in metabolism and transcription between seeds experiencing space flight and ground seeds after morphological post ripening, this study utilized ginseng seeds experiencing space flight and ground seeds as materials. Metabolomics and transcriptomics analyses were conducted using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry(UPLC-MS) and high-throughput transcriptome sequencing(RNA-seq) technologies, so as to identify differential terpenoid metabolites, differential endogenous hormones, and differentially expressed genes. The results showed that through metabolomics analysis, a total of 22 differential terpenoid metabolites were identified in the experimental and control groups, including chikusetsusaponin FK_7, ginsenoside F_2, ginseno-side K, majoroside R_1, ginsenoside Re_5, 12-hydroxyabietic acid, etc; through transcriptomics analysis, 15 differential terpenoid metabolism-related differentially expressed genes were identified in the experimental and control groups, including FCase, AACT, PMK, etc, and these genes were integrated into the pathway based on the MEP and MVA.

Characteristics of Meat from Farmed Sika Deer () and the Effects of Age and Sex on Meat Quality.

This study assessed the meat quality of Sika deer () from various age and sex groups using the longissimus dorsi (LD) muscle. Samples from different age groups (2, 3, and 4 years old) were analyzed for various parameters. The results show that, with increasing age, there is a decrease in moisture and drip loss ( < 0.

Expression and characterization of canine distemper virus hemagglutinin protein in suspension mammalian cells.

Hundreds of millions of the domestic dogs worldwide are routinely inoculated with the modified live vaccines for canine distemper virus (CDV) every year. However, the corresponding serological diagnostic and detections are always lacking, thus, there is an urgent demand to establish its unique diagnostic technologies to produce high-quality antigenic biomolecules. In the present study, the ectodomain (et) of CDV hemagglutinin (H) protein was firstly expressed in a soluble and secreted forms by an Expi293F transient transfection system based on its antigenic secondary structure analysis.

Chitooligosaccharides improves intestinal mucosal immunity and intestinal microbiota in blue foxes.

Objective: Gut health is critical to the health of the host. This study was conducted to investigate the effects of Chitooligosaccharides (COS) on intestinal morphology, intestinal barrier, intestinal immunity and cecum microbiota of blue foxes.

Methods: Seventy-two 125-day-old blue foxes were randomly divided into basal diet (BD) group, 200 ppm COS1 (1.

Viromics-based precision diagnosis of reproductive abnormalities in cows reveals a reassortant Akabane disease virus.

Background: At the end of 2021, an epidemic of reproductive abnormalities in cows occurred in Jilin Province, China, posing an urgent need for a rapid diagnosis.

Results: To identify the cause of the disease, a total of 172 samples were collected from 21 dead calves and 45 aborting or pregnant cows in 10 farms across the province. Routine PCR or RT-PCR detection did not find any common abortion-related agents.

Two novel sites determine genetic relationships between CPV-2 and FPV: an epidemiological survey of canine and feline parvoviruses in Changchun, China (2020).

Canine parvovirus (CPV-2) and feline parvovirus (FPV) cause severe hemorrhagic diarrhea disease in dogs, cats, and fur-bearing and wildlife carnivores worldwide, continuing to pose significant threats. In this study, 140 rectal swabs were collected from 70 domestic dogs and 70 cats with clinical diarrhea in veterinary clinics in Changchun during 2020. A total of 64.

Study on the physicochemical properties and immune regulatory mechanism of polysaccharide fraction from Aronia Melanocarpa fruit.

Aronia Melanocarpa (Michx.) Elliott fruit has been extensively used in the food and medicinal fields. This study aimed to analyze the physicochemical properties of a polysaccharide fraction (AMP2) isolated from this fruit for the first time and investigated its immune regulatory mechanism.

Exosomes Derived from Antler Mesenchymal Stem Cells Promote Wound Healing by miR-21-5p/STAT3 Axis.

Background: Deer antlers, unique among mammalian organs for their ability to regenerate annually without scar formation, provide an innovative model for regenerative medicine. This study explored the potential of exosomes derived from antler mesenchymal stem cells (AMSC-Exo) to enhance skin wound healing.

Methods: We explored the proliferation, migration and angiogenesis effects of AMSC-Exo on HaCaT cells and HUVEC cells.

A Novel Synbiotic Protects Against DSS-Induced Colitis in Mice via Anti-inflammatory and Microbiota-Balancing Properties.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic immune-inflammatory disease. Gut microbes, intestinal immunity, and gut barrier function play a critical role in IBD. Growing evidence suggests that synbiotic may offer therapeutic benefits for individuals with colitis, suggesting an alternative therapy against colitis.

Cupric citrate supplementation improves growth performance, nutrient utilization, antioxidant capacity, and intestinal microbiota of broilers.

Objective: This study aimed to examine the impact of cupric citrate on broilers and compare it with the copper sulfate groups and a control group.

Methods: A total of 360 1-day-old Ross 308 broilers were randomly assigned into 5 groups, each with 6 replicates of 12 broilers per treatment. The control group was fed a basal diet without any copper supplementation.

Preclinical Safety Assessment of Deferoxamine-preconditioned Canine Adipose Tissue-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells.

Background/aim: In the pursuit of translating stem cell therapy technology into clinical practice, ensuring the safety and efficacy of treatments is paramount. Despite advancements, the effectiveness of stem cell applications often falls short of clinical requirements. This study aimed to address the challenge of limited efficacy by investigating the safety and effectiveness of canine adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells (cATMSCs) preconditioned with deferoxamine (DFO).

A Comparative Study of the Chemical Composition and Skincare Activities of Red and Yellow Ginseng Berries.

This study was conducted to investigate the differences in chemical composition between red (RGBs) and yellow ginseng berries (YGBs) and their whitening and anti-aging skincare effects. The differences in the chemical composition between RGB and YGB were analyzed by ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography tandem quadrupole electrostatic field orbit trap mass spectrometry (UHPLC-Q-Exactive-MS/MS) combined with multivariate statistics. An aging model was established using UVB radiation induction, and the whitening and anti-aging effects of the two ginseng berries were verified in vitro and in vivo using cell biology (HaCaT and B16-F10 cells) and zebrafish model organisms.

Deer antler stem cells immortalization by modulation of hTERT and the small extracellular vesicles characters.

Background: Deer antler stem cells (AnSCs) exhibit properties of both embryonic and mesenchymal stem cells, with superior self-renewal and proliferation, which drive rapid antler growth and regeneration. AnSCs and their derived small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) hold promising potential for applications in regeneration medicine. Due to the restricted proliferative capacity inherent in primary cells, the production capacity of AnSCs and their sEVs are limited.

Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) synergistically induce neurotoxicity in C6 rat glioma cells via the activation of neurotransmitter and Cyp1a1-mediated steroid hormone synthesis pathways.

Humans are often exposed to complex mixtures of multiple pollutants rather than a single pollutant. However, the combined toxic effects and the molecular mechanism of PFOS and BaP remain poorly understood. In this study, two typical environmental pollutants, perfluorooctane sulfonate acid (PFOS) and benzo [a]pyrene (BaP), were selected to investigate their combined neurotoxic effects on rat C6 glioma cells at environmentally relevant concentrations.

Preliminary Study of the Characterization of the Viable but Noncultivable State of Induced by Chloride and UV Irradiation.

The viable but non-culturable (VBNC) state is a survival strategy for many foodborne pathogens under adverse conditions. () as a kind of primary foodborne pathogen, and it is crucial to investigate its survival strategies and potential risks in the food chain. In this study, the effectiveness of ultraviolet (UV) irradiation and chlorine treatment in disinfecting the foodborne pathogen was investigated.

Preparation and preliminary application of fluorescent microsphere test strips for feline parvovirus antibodies.

This study introduces a novel diagnostic modality for the detection of feline panleukopenia virus (FPV) antibodies in feline serum by using fluorescent microsphere immunochromatographic test strips (FM-ICTS). Leveraging the inherent specificity of antigen-antibody interactions, the FM-ICTS approach demonstrates considerable potential for efficient and accurate FPV antibody detection within a short timeframe. The FM-ICTS method demonstrates strong diagnostic performance, with consistent accuracy and stability over time.

Secondary Metabolites of : Chemical Structures, Biological Activity and Application Prospects.

, as a macrofungus with both medicinal and dietary applications, is renowned for its rich content of bioactive substances. The recent advancements in research have significantly enhanced our understanding of its polysaccharides, cellulose-degrading enzymes, and wide range of secondary metabolites. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the artificial cultivation techniques and the chemical profiling of over 100 secondary metabolites identified in , including terpenoids, phenols, and various other classes.

Optimization and Detection of Freshness Biomarkers of Atlantic Salmon Subjected to Different Vacuum Packaging Conditions during Storage at 0 °C by Metabolomics and Molecular Docking.

The freshness of Atlantic salmon is influenced mainly by tissue metabolism, which in turn is affected by storage time and conditions. The alterations in taste profiles and nutritional values of salmon when packaged using vacuum methods have not been fully understood, and the factors contributing to these changes require further research. In this work, the extraction method for flavor nutrients from salmon was optimized via the Plackett-Burman (PB) test.