5 results match your criteria: "Mie University Zebrafish Research Center[Affiliation]"
Microplastic contamination in Indian rice: A comprehensive characterization and health risk assessment.
J Hazard Mater
December 2024
Tarsadia Institute of Chemical Science, Uka Tarsadia University, Maliba Campus, Bardoli, Tarsadi, 394350 Surat, Gujarat, India. Electronic address:
In this study, we investigate, for the first time, the abundance, distribution, chemical composition, and exposure of microplastics (MPs) in Indian rice and their impact on human health. The physical and chemical characteristics of MPs were measured using a stereomicroscope, μ-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and μ-Raman spectroscopy. MPs were identified in all samples, with an average abundance of 30.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRhamnan sulphate (RS) is a sulphated polysaccharide found in green algae such as that exhibits various biological functions, including anticoagulant, antitumour, antiviral, and anti-obesity properties. In our previous clinical trial, we demonstrated that RS intake improves constipation. However, no specific bacteria showed a significant ( < .
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA zebrafish model of diabetic nephropathy shows hyperglycemia, proteinuria and activation of the PI3K/Akt pathway.
Dis Model Mech
May 2024
Mie University Zebrafish Research Center, Tsu, Mie 514-8507, Japan.
Diabetic nephropathy (DN), as a complication of diabetes, is a substantial healthcare challenge owing to the high risk of morbidity and mortality involved. Although significant progress has been made in understanding the pathogenesis of DN, more efficient models are required to develop new therapeutics. Here, we created a DN model in zebrafish by crossing diabetic Tg(acta1:dnIGF1R-EGFP) and proteinuria-tracing Tg(l-fabp::VDBP-GFP) lines, named zMIR/VDBP.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSoutheast Asia's environmental challenges: emergence of new contaminants and advancements in testing methods.
Front Toxicol
February 2024
Mie University Zebrafish Research Center, Tsu, Mie, Japan.
Article Synopsis
- Emerging contaminants like pharmaceuticals, personal care products, microplastics, and certain chemicals are increasingly threatening ecosystems and human health in Southeast Asia due to rapid industrialization and urbanization.
- * The review highlights the environmental challenges these pollutants cause in water, soil, and organisms, discussing both their origins and impacts.
- * It stresses the importance of developing effective toxicological testing methods to address these issues, serving as a resource for researchers and policymakers aiming to ensure a sustainable future.
Beneficial effects of seaweed-derived components on metabolic syndrome via gut microbiota modulation.
Front Nutr
June 2023
Graduate School of Regional Innovation Studies, Mie University, Tsu, Mie, Japan.
Metabolic syndrome comprises a group of conditions that collectively increase the risk of abdominal obesity, diabetes, atherosclerosis, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer. Gut microbiota is involved in the pathogenesis of metabolic syndrome, and microbial diversity and function are strongly affected by diet. In recent years, epidemiological evidence has shown that the dietary intake of seaweed can prevent metabolic syndrome via gut microbiota modulation.
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