Marine heatwaves imperil emblematic reef fishes by altering the energetic landscape of coral reefs
Journal of Animal Ecology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 22, 2025
Marine
heatwaves
are
increasingly
common
due
to
human-induced
climate
change.
Under
prolonged
thermal
stress
on
coral
reefs,
corals
can
undergo
bleaching,
leading
mass
mortality
and
large-scale
changes
in
benthic
community
composition.
While
has
clear,
negative
impacts
the
body
condition
populations
of
coral-dependent
fish
species,
mechanisms
that
drive
these
remain
poorly
resolved.
Specifically,
little
is
known
about
effects
bleaching
(1)
nutritional
quality
corals,
(2)
nutrient
acquisition
coral-feeding
butterflyfishes
(3)
dietary
selectivity
potential
supplementary
consumption
non-coral
prey.
Here,
we
evaluate
response
obligate
a
event
French
Polynesia,
which
resulted
high
50%
decline
corallivore
density.
We
examine
butterflyfish
composition
over
two
decades,
including
2019
multiple
prior
disturbances.
couple
data
with
surveys
feeding
selectivity,
high-resolution
molecular
assays
gut
contents
before,
during
after
event.
Contrary
previous
studies,
corallivores
did
not
strongly
alter
their
preferences
for
different
genera
bleaching.
They
increase
non-corals
mortality,
hard
continued
dominate
diets
(>90%).
Instead,
targeted
partially
bleached
were
likely
releasing
nutrient-rich
mucus,
they
avoided
fully
dead
nutrient-depleted.
Moreover,
exhibit
reduced
nitrogen
assimilation,
indicating
may
adversely
impact
acquisition.
Coupled
increasing
frequency
recurrent
events,
severe,
long-term
jeopardize
persistence
fishes
future.
Language: Английский
Preparation and characterization of a high-surface-activity dust suppressant modified with Epigallocatechin gallate and L-Arabinose
Xiao-Han Wang,
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Bingyou Jiang,
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Shulei Shi
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et al.
Construction and Building Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
470, P. 140501 - 140501
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
Language: Английский
Combining Metabolomics and Machine Learning to Identify Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarkers in Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Pre- and Post-Radiation Therapy
Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(8), P. 898 - 898
Published: July 24, 2024
Lung
cancer
is
the
leading
cause
of
cancer-related
deaths
globally,
with
non-small
cell
lung
(NSCLC)
accounting
for
over
85%
cases
and
poor
prognosis
in
advanced
stages.
This
study
explored
shifts
circulating
metabolite
levels
NSCLC
patients
versus
healthy
controls
examined
effects
conventionally
fractionated
radiation
therapy
(CFRT)
stereotactic
body
(SBRT).
We
enrolled
91
(38
CFRT
53
SBRT)
40
controls.
Plasma
were
assessed
using
semi-targeted
metabolomics,
revealing
32
elevated
18
reduced
metabolites
patients.
Key
discriminatory
included
ethylmalonic
acid,
maltose,
3-phosphoglyceric
taurine,
glutamic
glycocolic
d-arabinose,
a
combined
Receiver
Operating
Characteristics
curve
indicating
perfect
discrimination
between
SBRT
affected
different
metabolites,
but
both
changes
suggested
partial
normalization
energy
amino
acid
metabolism
pathways.
In
conclusion,
metabolomics
identified
distinct
metabolic
signatures
potential
as
diagnostic
biomarkers.
The
differing
responses
to
reflect
their
unique
therapeutic
impacts,
underscoring
utility
this
technique
enhancing
diagnosis
treatment
monitoring.
Language: Английский
Combining Metabolomics and Machine Learning to Identify Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarkers in Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Pre- and Post-Radiation Therapy
Published: June 17, 2024
Lung
cancer
is
the
leading
cause
of
cancer-related
deaths
globally,
with
non-small
cell
lung
(NSCLC)
accounting
for
over
85%
cases
and
poor
prognosis
in
advanced
stages.
This
study
explored
shifts
circulating
metabolite
levels
NSCLC
patients
versus
healthy
controls
examined
effects
conventionally
fractionated
radiation
therapy
(CFRT)
stereotactic
body
(SBRT).
We
enrolled
91
(38
CFRT
53
SBRT)
40
controls.
Plasma
were
assessed
using
semi-targeted
metabolomics,
revealing
32
elevated
18
reduced
metabolites
patients.
Key
discriminatory
included
ethylmalonic
acid,
maltose,
3-phosphoglyceric
taurine,
glutamic
glycocolic
d-arabinose,
a
combined
Receiver
Operating
Characteristics
curve
indicating
perfect
discrimination
between
SBRT
affected
different
metabolites,
but
both
changes
suggested
partial
normalization
energy
amino
acid
metabolism
pathways.
In
conclusion,
metabolomics
identified
distinct
metabolic
signatures
potential
as
diagnostic
biomarkers.
The
differing
responses
to
reflect
their
unique
therapeutic
impacts,
underscoring
utility
this
technique
enhancing
diagnosis
treatment
monitoring.
Language: Английский
Regulation of Gut Microbiota-Derived GABA: Impact of Intestinal pH, Osmolality, and Microbial Consumption
Benoı̂t Pugin,
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Kun Ye,
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Serafina Plüss
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et al.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 7, 2024
Abstract
The
production
of
gamma-aminobutyric
acid
(GABA)
by
the
gut
microbiota
has
garnered
attention
due
to
its
potential
role
in
gut-brain
axis.
However,
regulatory
mechanisms
governing
microbiota-derived
GABA
under
physiologically
relevant
conditions
remain
unclear.
Here,
using
model
GABA-producing
microbe
Bacteroides
thetaiotaomicron,
we
identified
intestinal
environmental
factors
that
modulate
production.
We
demonstrate
low
pH
and
high
osmolality
promote
driving
changes
expression
glutamate
decarboxylase
system.
Notably,
emerged
as
a
critical
factor
for
enhancing
across
diverse
microbes.
complex
microbial
communities,
such
cecum
specific
pathogen-free
mice
an
ex
vivo
human
colon
model,
levels
did
not
increase
acidic
conditions.
This
was
partly
consumption
GABA-utilizing
bacteria.
Consistently,
reducing
cecal
increased
Oligo-MM
12
mice,
gnotobiotic
lacking
GABA-consuming
strains.
Our
findings
highlight
intricate
balance
between
production,
consumption,
osmolality.
Language: Английский
The Release of Organic Acids and Low Molecular Weight Carbohydrates from Matcha Tea After In Vitro Digestion
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(23), P. 4058 - 4058
Published: Nov. 26, 2024
Background/Objectives:
This
study
tested
the
influence
of
in
vitro
digestion
on
release
organic
acids
and
low
molecular
weight
saccharides
matcha.
Methods:
The
concentrations
analytes
raw
undigested
portion
matcha
were
measured
using
HPLC
with
spectrometric
refractometric
detection
to
establish
their
residual
values
after
a
two-step
enzymatic
that
was
finally
presented
as
retention
factor.
Results:
It
established
dry
matter
digestibility
simulated
gastric
both
intestinal
phases
67.3
85.9%,
respectively.
Native
matcha,
citric
acid
(44.8
mg/g),
malic
(32.2
trehalose
(36.1
L-arabinose
(8.20
mg/g)
reached
highest
predominant,
whereas
D-fructose,
xylose,
maltose,
saccharose
not
detected.
Regarding
phase
digestion,
succinic
acids,
D-glucose
worst-releasing
compounds
remaining
factors
34,
19,
18,
50%,
respectively,
completely
released.
Focusing
small
least-releasing
tea
leaves
trehalose,
at
7
13%,
which
can
proceed
leaf
matrix
large
intestine.
Conclusions:
Malic,
oxalic,
carbohydrates
D-glucose,
L-arabinose,
L-rhamnose,
are
almost
entirely
released
from
during
stomach
intestine
be
available
for
absorption
In
measurement
oxalic
acid,
considering
process
shading
increases
concentration
this
its
factor
value
is
too
small,
it
would
appropriate
future
evaluate
recommended
maximum
daily
intake
people
sensitive
formation
urinal
stones.
Language: Английский
Detecting N-Phenyl-2-Naphthylamine, L-Arabinose, D-Mannose, L-Phenylalanine, L-Methionine, and D-Trehalose via Photocurrent Measurement
Feng Li,
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Ruoxi Yang,
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Jian Xu
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et al.
Gels,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(12), P. 808 - 808
Published: Dec. 9, 2024
The
concentration
of
small
molecules
reflects
the
normality
physiological
processes
in
human
body,
making
development
simple
and
efficient
detection
equipment
essential.
In
this
work,
inspired
by
a
facile
strategy
point-of-care
detection,
two
devices
were
fabricated
to
detect
via
photocurrent
measurement.
A
linear
response
against
was
found.
first
device,
metal
ions
introduced
into
gel
substrates
made
xanthan
gum
enhance
response.
N-phenyl-2-naphthylamine
measured
when
iron
or
manganese
used.
L-Phenylalanine
modified
samarium,
iron,
cerium,
ytterbium
ions.
L-(+)-Arabinose
detected
gels
holmium
D-(+)-Mannose
ytterbium,
manganese,
chromium,
sodium
L-Methionine
zinc,
chromium
second
device
based
on
paper
sheet.
sugar-like
molecule
synthesized,
which
then
used
modify
paper.
possible
since
showed
trend
D-Trehalose.
fit
conducted
derive
sensitivity,
whose
value
found
be
5542.4.
This
work
offers
novel,
simple,
environmentally
sustainable
platform
that
is
potentially
useful
remote
areas
lacking
medical
devices.
Language: Английский