Uncovering the immune evasion mechanism of microbial pathogens: lessons from anti‐encapsulation strategies adopted by a fungus
Jing Wei,
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Yuxin ZHANG,
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Letian XU
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et al.
Integrative Zoology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(6), P. 1229 - 1232
Published: June 28, 2024
Overview
of
Hemocytin-Mediated
Cellular
Encapsulation
and
Melanization
Responses
in
Insects
Against
Fungal
Pathogens.
Language: Английский
Time-series RNA sequencing reveals that immulectin-1 (IML-1) is a potential target for biological control of fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda
Fangfang Liu,
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Haiyan Ren,
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Feng Liu
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et al.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 142466 - 142466
Published: March 1, 2025
Language: Английский
An iron-binding protein of entomopathogenic fungus suppresses the proliferation of host symbiotic bacteria
Juan Li,
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Jiujie Li,
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Lili Cao
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et al.
Microbiome,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: Oct. 15, 2024
Entomopathogenic
fungal
infection-induced
dysbiosis
of
host
microbiota
offers
a
window
into
understanding
the
complex
interactions
between
pathogenic
fungi
and
symbionts.
Such
insights
are
critical
for
enhancing
efficacy
mycoinsecticides.
However,
utilization
these
in
pest
control
remains
largely
unexplored.
Language: Английский
Mycophagous Mite, Tyrophagus putrescentiae, Prefers to Feed on Entomopathogenic Fungi, except Metarhizium Generalists
Cuiyi Ou,
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Q. L. Chen,
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Xiangyu Hu
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et al.
Microorganisms,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(6), P. 1042 - 1042
Published: May 22, 2024
(1)
Background:
The
mycophagous
mite,
Tyrophagus
putrescentiae,
was
found
to
feed
on
entomopathogenic
fungi
(EPF)
in
our
previous
experiments,
which
seriously
impacted
the
culture
and
preservation
of
fungal
strains.
Therefore,
it
is
necessary
investigate
biological
characteristics
occurrence
damage
EPF.
(2)
Methods:
mite’s
growth
development
feeding
preference
were
surveyed
by
comparative
observation;
also,
optical
electronic
microscopies
employed.
(3)
Results:
T.
putrescentiae
could
survive
normally
after
being
fed
seven
EPF
species,
including
Purpureocillium
lilacinum,
Marquandii
marquandii,
Cordyceps
fumosorosea,
Beauveria
bassiana,
Metarhizium
flavoviride,
Lecanicillium
dimorphum,
Metacordyceps
chlamydosporia.
first
four
favorites
with
their
greater
amount
shorter
developmental
duration.
Interestingly,
mite
also
anisopliae
robertsii,
but
this
led
death.
After
M.
mites
began
die
24
h,
mortality
rate
reached
100%
72
h.
Observation
under
microscopy
scanning
electron
revealed
that
conidia
robertsii
adhered
surface,
there
no
evidence
penetration
or
invasion.
However,
dissection
observation
indicated
two
species
germinate
grow
within
digestive
tract,
implies
generalists
broad-spectrum
hosts
production
destruxins
have
acaricidal
activity
toward
mites.
Language: Английский
Multigenerational expression of antimicrobial peptides in Aedes aegypti exposed to Metarhizium anisopliae: Is trans-generational immune priming involved?
Journal of Insect Physiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 104712 - 104712
Published: Sept. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
Diversity of Alternaria‐derived toxins and their toxicodynamic and toxicokinetic characteristics in the food chain
Food Frontiers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 7, 2024
Abstract
The
Alternaria
genus
comprises
more
than
250
fungal
species
among
which
pathogenic
cause
diseases
in
economically
important
crops
and
contaminate
food
via
secreted
toxins.
Among
these
host‐specific
toxins
(HSTs)
generally
harm
specific
plants,
while
certain
non‐host‐specific
(nHSTs)
have
significant
mutagenic
cytotoxic
effects
on
humans
other
vertebrates.
spp.
tend
to
accumulate
mycotoxins
products,
causing
spoilage
fields
during
harvesting,
postharvest
stages,
storage.
Changing
climatic
conditions
large
cultivation
areas
led
a
rise
mycotoxins,
with
vegetarians
being
frequently
exposed.
There
is
limited
information
the
toxicity
incidence,
absorption,
excretion,
distribution
of
farms
domesticated
animals;
therefore,
further
investigation
required.
This
review
covers
current
studies
toxic
including
genotoxicity,
teratogenicity,
nephrotoxicity,
cytotoxicity,
DNA
damage,
carcinogenicity,
immunosuppressive
role.
toxicokinetic
properties
were
explored,
based
both
vitro
vivo
investigations.
Combined
are
not
well
studied
can
vary
widely,
showing
synergistic,
additive,
or
antagonistic
interactions
combinations
involved.
data
presented
here
could
strengthen
risk
assessment
for
by
emphasizing
need
minimize
contact
between
contaminated
uncontaminated
establish
appropriate
measures
ensure
safety.
Language: Английский