Widely targeted metabolomics to analyze the effect of polyvinyl alcohol/pullulan/ZnO-Nps composite film on postharvest storage of Allium mongolicum regel.

In this study, a composite film (CF) made of polyvinyl alcohol, pullulan, and ZnO nanoparticles was prepared by solution casting. The CF were applied to the postharvest preservation of Allium mongolicum Regel. Widely targeted metabolomics analysis of A.

Co-exposure to ammonia and lipopolysaccharide-induced impaired energy metabolism via the miR-1599/HK2 axis and triggered autophagy, ER stress, and apoptosis in chicken cardiomyocytes.

Ammonia (NH) and lipopolysaccharide (LPS), common pollutants in poultry farming environments, pose significant health risks by disrupting cellular processes. Although previous studies have demonstrated the individual effect of NH or LPS on human and animal health, the mechanisms underlying their combined impact on chicken heart tissue remain poorly understood. In this study, we established a chicken cardiotoxicity model to investigate the effects of NH and/or LPS exposure on energy metabolism, autophagy, endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, and apoptosis in cardiomyocytes.

Clarifying the structure and characteristics of different varieties potatoes starch.

Through analyzing the physicochemical and structural characteristics of ten varieties potatoes, this study aimed to clarify how different amylose contents affected quality. The results showed that the amylose content ranged from 10.49 % to 20.

Leptin signaling promotes milk fat synthesis PI3K/AKT/mTOR/SREBP1 in mammary gland of dairy cow.

Milk fat synthesis is tightly regulated by hormones and growth factors. Leptin is a versatile peptide hormone that exerts pleiotropic effects on metabolic pathways. In this study, we evaluated the expression and function of leptin and its long form receptor OB-Rb in dairy cow mammary tissues from different physiological stages and in cultured mammary epithelial cells.

Preparation of sodium alginate antibacterial porous composite pads embedded with centrifugally spun nanofibers by freeze-drying and recasting for active food packaging.

In this study, nanofibers composed of ethyl cellulose (EC)/polyethylene oxide (PEO) impregnated with tea polyphenol (TP) were fabricated by the centrifugal spinning method. Subsequently, these nanofibers were incorporated into sodium alginate (SA) to generate porous composite pads with varying fiber contents. The porous composite pads were comprehensively characterized.

GDH-TiONFs-rGO photoelectrode: A novel photoelectric chemobiosensor for lipase activity detection.

In the grain industry, lipases can hydrolyze the oils and fats in grains into glycerol and fatty acids, causing grain rancidity. If not detected and controlled, it would lead to the waste of grains and resources. In this research, rice bran was taken as the research object and a nanocomposite material with photoelectric activity, TiONFs-rGO, was developed by electrospinning technology.

Goat milk oligosaccharides: regulating infant immunity by intervention in the gut microbiota.

The health status of the growing infant is closely related to the development of the gut microbiota during infancy, which is also a major stimulator of the immune system. Goat milk oligosaccharides (gMOs) are a class of bioactive compounds in goat milk, which have attracted extensive research interest in recent years. Recent studies have highlighted that gMOs as prebiotics can regulate the gut microbiota, exhibit multiple health effects, and act as immunomodulators.

Differences in storage stability of cow's milk-based and goat's milk-based infant formulas.

Goat's milk-based infant formula (YIF) has the advantages of high nutritional value and hypoallergenicity, and fewer studies have been conducted on YIF. Therefore, this study examined the changes in physicochemical and functional properties of cow's milk-based infant formula (ZIF) and YIF during 6 months of storage at 25 °C, 37 °C, and 50 °C, respectively. The results showed that YIF had higher pH (7.

Effect of bovine serum albumin and Copigments on the stability of Haskap berry anthocyanin extracts at neutral pH.

Haskap berry anthocyanin extract (HAE), a high-value and high-potential natural pigment, is prone to degradation by external factors such as heat and light. To improve the chemical and color stability of HAE, the binary and ternary composite system of HAE, BSA and copigments was compared for the protection of anthocyanin in the heat and light treatments at neutral pH. Compared to the binary composite system of HAE with BSA and ferulic acid (FA), the select HAE-BSA-FA ternary composite system decreased the total anthocyanin degradation rate (TADR) to 65.

Potential mechanisms and therapeutic effect of dietary resveratrol supplementation on the spleen organ of chicken in chronic unpredictable mild stress transcriptomic analysis.

Chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) affects chicken immune system and welfare, causing huge losses of growth performance and welfare. Resveratrol (RSV), an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory natural plant polyphenol, is widely used for the prevention of stress related disease. The aim of this study is to explore the therapeutic effect of RSV on spleen damage in CUMS.

Preparation of an aqueous colloidal dispersion of myofibrillar proteins: A synergistic strategy integrating nonenzymatic glycation and exogenous amino acids.

This study explores the possibility of exogenous lysine combined with nonenzymatic glycation to prepare an aqueous colloidal dispersion of meat protein. The results indicate that compared to the MPs aqueous solution, the aqueous colloidal dispersion possesses outstanding dispersion and stability. Results from structural analysis and microscopic observation show that l-lysine can promote the swelling and dissociation of MPs and form an entanglement network due to intermolecular bonding.

Comparative Metabolomics Analysis of Seed Composition Accumulation in Soybean (Glycine max L.) Differing in Protein and Oil Content.

Efforts to enhance protein and oil contents in soybean seeds are significant; however, a negative correlation usually exists between protein and oil levels. This observation emphasizes the need to understand the spatiotemporal dynamics and interactions in protein and oil accumulation during soybean seed development. The current study used LC-MS/MS methodology to conduct high-throughput metabolomic analyses, aiming to understand metabolite compositions and spatial distributions in soybean varieties with extreme protein and oil content phenotypes including HPHO, HPLO, LPHO and LPLO lines.

New findings on the antagonism of the environmental chemical toxicity 2-ethylhexyl diphenyl phosphate: Glycyrrhizic acid as an Nrf2 activator targets Nrf2/ROS/STAT3 signalling crosstalk to alleviate thymic injury in chicks.

2-Ethylhexyl diphenyl phosphate (EHDPHP) is a pervasive environmental pollutant known to induce oxidative damage in organisms; however, its precise mechanisms of toxicity remain unclear. Furthermore, limited research has been conducted on potential therapeutic agents to counteract EHDPHP toxicity. Glycyrrhizic acid (GA), a triterpenoid saponin compound with recognized antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory properties, represents a promising candidate for mitigating EHDPHP-induced oxidative injury.

Stabilization of oil-in-water high internal phase Pickering emulsion by using 7S globulin/konjac glucomannan complexes: Rheology properties, stability properties and 3D/4D printing performance.

Food-grade compound-stabilized high internal phase Pickering emulsions (HIPPEs) have attracted considerable interest in the food industry and the field of functional foods. Nonetheless, challenges persist regarding the integration of active ingredients and the need for swift processing and shaping in food manufacturing. In this study, the effects of different konjac glucomannan (KGM) concentrations (0 %, 0.

Integrated transcriptomics and metabolomics reveal changes during Streptococcus thermophilus JM66 fermentation in milk: Fermentation characteristics, flavor profile, and metabolic mechanism.

Microbial metabolism influences the physicochemical properties and flavor compound formation in fermented milk during fermentation. Streptococcus thermophilus is one of the primary fermentation strains used in fermented milk production. Herein, we investigated the fermentation characteristics, flavor profiles, and associated metabolic mechanisms of Streptococcus thermophilus JM66 in milk matrix through multi-stage dynamic monitoring and multi-omics techniques.

Oxidative stress induced by combined glyphosate and TBBPA exposure promotes gill autophagy and inflammation via the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway.

Glyphosate and tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) are pollutants that pose a serious threat to the ecological safety of aquatic environments. However, there has been no report on the effects of combined exposure on the toxicity of carp fish gills in water. Therefore, we constructed a model of carp gill tissue and the carp epithelioma cells (EPC) cells exposed to glyphosate and/or TBBPA in vitro and in vivo, established a control group, a glyphosate group, a TBBPA group, and a glyphosate + TBBPA group, and added PI3K/AKT pathway activator musk ketone in vitro to verify the relationship between toxins and pathways.

Quercetin attenuated necroptosis and apoptosis caused by LPS-induced mitochondrial function dysfunction through the METTL3-mediated PTEN mA methylation/PI3K/AKT signaling in broiler livers.

Background: Quercetin (QUE), a natural flavonoid, offered an efficient protection against organism injury. N6-methyladenosine (mA) methylation is considered to be the most prevalent and abundant modifications involved in various diseases.

Purpose: We sought to explore protective roles of QUE in mitigating necroptosis and apoptosis triggered by LPS-induced imbalances in mitochondria dynamic and energy metabolism in broiler livers, with a focus on mA methylation modulation.

Endophytic fungus Stagonosporopsis ajaci NEAU-BLH1 from Adonis amurensis enhances seed germination under low-temperature stress and increases grain yield in direct-seeded rice.

Rice direct-seeding technology is regarded as a promising alternative to traditional transplanting due to its labor- and water-saving benefits. However, poor seedling emergence and growth under low-temperature stress remain major obstacles to its widespread adoption in Heilongjiang Province, China. Here, we isolated an endophytic fungus Stagonosporopsis ajaci NEAU-BLH1 from the cold-resistant plant Adonis amurensis, which effectively enhanced rice seed germination and seedling growth under low-temperature stress.

Effects of induced molting on lipid accumulation in liver of aged laying hens.

As the age of laying increases, the metabolic capacity of the liver decreases, leading to excessive lipid accumulation, which seriously affects the laying performance of laying hens. Induced molting (IM) can rejuvenate the reproductive system of older laying hens, allowing them to enter a new laying cycle. However, it remains unclear whether induced molting can enhance lipid accumulation in the liver of aged laying hens and what the underlying mechanism might be.

Environmentally Friendly Sustained-Release Antifungal Cyclodextrin Inclusion Complex Nanofibers for Controlling Fungi.

The development of hydrophobic pesticide formulations remains constrained by complicated manufacturing processes, excessive reliance on organic solvents, and indispensable surfactants. The practical application of dimethomorph (DIM) is hindered by its hydrophobic nature, posing risks to nontarget organisms. Inspired by the uptake of nanomaterials by plants, DIM was encapsulated in the cyclodextrin (CD) cavity to optimize its water-solubility and the sustained-release rate.

Re-exploration of phenolic compounds from natural waste rice husks: Combined synthesis of novel herbicide and evaluation of herbicidal activity.

In a global context, weed management has emerged as a significant challenge in agricultural production, causing substantial economic losses annually. Consequently, the development of innovative and efficient herbicides is crucial. Natural products serve as important sources for discovering novel herbicides.

An auxin response factor regulates tiller angle and shoot gravitropism by directly activating related gene expression in rice.

Introduction: The angle of tillers is crucial for shaping plant architecture, which in turn affects grain yield of rice. The formation of tiller angle is associated with the asymmetrical distribution and polar transport of auxin. However, the roles of auxin signaling in regulating the development of tiller angle in rice remain unclear.

Structure characterization of polysaccharide isolated from Ribes nigrum L. and it's bioactivity against gout.

Gout mainly caused by the increase of uric acid level in serum poses a threat to human health. Inhibition on the activity of xanthine oxidase (XOD) usually an effective method for treating gout, so finding XOD inhibitors without side effects is crucial. In this study, two heteropolysaccharides were extracted from blackcurrant by microwave-assisted aqueous two-phase technology, and the top phase (PRNP-1) and bottom phase (PRNP-2) polysaccharides at high purity (>86%) were obtained after column chromatography separation.

SLR1-LPA1 signal regulates sheath blight resistance and lamina joint angle in rice.

Previous studies have suggested that Dense and Erect Panicle 1 (DEP1) interacts with Lose Plant Architecture 1 (LPA1) to regulate auxin transport by which DEP1-LPA1 modulates rice sheath blight (ShB) resistance. In this study, we identified that dep1 and lpa1 exhibited semi-dwarfism and dep1/lpa1 was shorter than the single mutant. LPA1 OX displayed higher height, whereas DEP1 OX exhibited similar height with wild-type.

Rhizobacterium streptomyces sp. NEAU-383 as a potential biocontrol agent to control tomato bacterial wilt.

The global tomato plants are seriously threatened by soilborne bacterial wilt, which is caused by Ralstonia solanacearum. Biological control agents (BCAs) are considered as a promising strategy. In this study, strain NEAU-383, which exhibited significant inhibitory activity against R.