Diversity,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(4), P. 583 - 583
Published: April 21, 2023
Filamentous
green
chaetophoralean
algae
are
distributed
mainly
in
aquatic
ecosystems,
less
known
from
terrestrial
habitats.
Many
of
them
have
a
complicated
thalli
and
complex
life
cycles
that
make
it
difficult
to
determine
these
organisms
by
morphology.
Description
new
representatives
the
Chaetophorales
continues.
In
this
study,
we
explored
filamentous
alga
IRK–A
341
soil
Baikal
Region
light
electron
microscopy
along
with
molecular
phylogeny.
Based
on
results
morphological,
ecological,
phylogenetic
analyses
(18S–28S
rDNA,
tufA),
described
studied
as
species,
Barranca
variabilis
sp.
nov.
The
study
complements
data
diversity
soils
algae,
their
biogeography.
For
first
time,
structure
cell
walls
ultrastructure
were
established.
information
morphology
reproductive
resting
cells
is
updated.
Current Research in Food Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6, P. 100446 - 100446
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
In
the
present
study,
antidiabetic
properties
of
Trachinotus
ovatus
protein
hydrolysates
(TOH)
in
streptozotocin-induced
diabetic
mice
were
investigated,
and
peptides
with
α-amylase
(AAM)
dipeptidyl
peptidase
IV
(DPP-IV)
inhibitory
activities
identified
screened.
The
results
showed
that
TOH
alleviated
body
weight
loss,
polyphagia,
blood
glucose
elevation
insulin
secretion
decline
mice.
After
4
weeks
administration,
random
(RBG)
decreased
significantly.
groups
a
dose-dependent
reduction
fasting
(FBG),
especially
high-dose
group,
which
reduced
FBG
by
58%
versus
effect
metformin.
Moreover,
exerted
remarkable
protective
on
hepatorenal
function,
as
evidenced
increased
superoxide
dismutase
(SOD),
catalase
(CAT)
glutathione
peroxidase
(GPX)
serum
urea
levels.
Histopathological
studies
confirmed
can
significantly
protect
kidney
pancreas
from
histological
changes,
was
great
benefit
for
ensuring
normal
preventing
occurrence
complications
such
nephropathy.
Two
fractions
higher
activity
against
AAM
DPP-IV,
F4
F6,
obtained
ultrafiltration
TOH-2
(≤3
kDa).
A
total
19
potentially
active
3
F6
screened
LC‒MS/MS
combined
bioinformatic
analysis.
These
are
small
molecular
composed
2-6
amino
acids,
rich
characteristic
acids
proline,
arginine,
phenylalanine
asparagine,
contain
high
proportions
(68%
F4,
67%
F6)
hydrophobicity
≥50%.
They
offer
potent
potential
could
bind
to
sites
internal
cavities
target
enzymes
DPP-IV.
summary,
this
study
revealed
first
time
effects
their
derived
peptides,
promising
natural
ingredients
be
used
treatment
or
prevention
diabetes.
Animal nutrition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17, P. 428 - 437
Published: March 28, 2024
This
experiment
aimed
to
evaluate
the
impact
of
dietary
hydroxyproline
(Hyp)
supplementation
on
flesh
quality
juvenile
Pacific
white
shrimp
(Litopenaeus
vannamei)
fed
a
low
fishmeal
diet.
Six
formulated
diets
included
one
high
(HF;
25%
content)
and
five
(10%
with
0%,
0.2%,
0.4%,
0.6%
0.8%
Hyp
(LF0,
LF2,
LF4,
LF6
LF8,
respectively).
Each
diet
was
assigned
four
replicates
40
(0.32
±
0.00
g)
per
replicate
were
times
day
for
8
weeks.
Dietary
had
little
effects
growth
performance,
but
significantly
increased
contents
Hyp,
prolyl
4-hydroxylases
(P4Hs),
collagen
(P
<
0.05).
The
meat
yield,
springiness,
hardness,
chewiness,
cohesiveness
muscle
highest
in
LF2
group.
Cooking
loss
freezing
lowest
group
0.4%
myofiber
density
decreased
diameter
Supplementation
up-regulated
mRNA
expression
smyhc5,
smyhc15,
col1a1,
col1a2,
igf-1f,
tgf-β
tor,
down-regulated
smyhc
1,
2,
6a
protein
P-4E-BP1,
P-AKT,
AKT
P-AKT/AKT
These
results
suggested
that
addition
improved
L.
vannamei.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
11(12), P. 2473 - 2473
Published: Dec. 15, 2022
The
coloring
efficiency
and
physiological
function
of
astaxanthin
in
fish
vary
with
its
regions.
aim
this
study
was
to
compare
the
retention
rates
dietary
from
different
sources
effects
on
growth,
pigmentation,
Oncorhynchus
mykiss.
Fish
were
fed
astaxanthin-supplemented
diets
(LP:
0.1%
Lucantin®
Pink
CWD;
CP:
Carophyll®
Pink;
EP:
Essention®
PR:
1%
Phaffia
rhodozyma;
HP:
Haematococcus
pluvialis),
or
a
diet
without
supplementation,
for
56
days.
Dietary
enhanced
pigmentation
as
well
growth
fish.
intestinal
morphology
improved,
crude
protein
content
dorsal
muscle
significantly
increased
astaxanthin.
Moreover,
led
decrease
total
cholesterol
levels
alanine
aminotransferase
aspartate
activity
plasma.
CP
also
produced
highest
level
umami
amino
acids
(aspartic
acid
glutamic
acid).
Regarding
antioxidant
capacity,
Nrf2/HO-1
signaling
enzyme
activity.
Innate
immune
responses,
including
lysozyme
complement
systems,
stimulated
by
CWD
had
stability
feed
achieved
best
performed
promotion
resulted
flesh
quality.
H.
pluvialis
source
achieving
properties
immunity
O.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Oct. 14, 2022
Taurine
has
various
biological
functions
in
fish,
playing
an
essential
role
growth,
resistance
to
oxidative
stress,
and
intestine
immunity.
Here,
we
evaluated
the
effects
of
exogenous
taurine
added
low-fishmeal
diets
on
anti-oxidative
immunity,
Streptococcus
agalactiae
juvenile
golden
pompano
(
Trachinotus
ovatus
).
Our
study
showed
that
supplementation
1.2%
(T3
group)
greatly
enhanced
weight
gain
rate
specific
growth
(SGR)
pompano,
significantly
upregulating
growth-related
factor
expression
brain
liver,
as
well
levels
parameters
serum.
Polynomial
regression
analysis
using
SGR
estimated
optimal
dietary
level
for
at
1.18%.
Moderate
also
increased
muscular
thickness
villus
length
within
intestine,
maintained
intestinal
physical
barrier
stability,
activated
Nrf2/Keap-1/HO-1
signaling
pathway,
antioxidant
enzyme
gene
activity
serum,
upregulated
immunoglobulin
complement
parallel
with
declining
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
Antioxidant
was
intestine.
Furthermore,
suppressed
NF-κB
pro-inflammatory
cytokine
expression,
anti-inflammatory
improved
Finally,
survival
challenged
S.
.
Overall,
our
findings
provide
additional
information
support
rational
use
healthy
aquatic
animal
farming.
BMC Veterinary Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
21(1)
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
Bullfrogs
(Aquarana
catesbeiana)
are
increasingly
cultivated
for
their
high
nutritional
value
and
adaptability
to
intensive
aquaculture
systems.
However,
ensuring
optimal
intestinal
health
growth
performance
remains
a
challenge
due
poor
water
quality
stocking
densities.
This
study
evaluated
the
effects
of
varying
dietary
concentrations
citral,
natural
compound
from
lemongrass
essential
oil,
on
health,
microbiota,
antioxidant
capacity,
juvenile
bullfrogs.
A
total
200
bullfrogs
(initial
weight
6.85
±
0.71
g)
were
randomly
assigned
into
six
groups,
each
receiving
diets
supplemented
with
citral
at
0,
1,
2,
4,
8,
16
mL/kg
feed
8
weeks.
Citral
supplementation
significantly
improved
morphology,
goblet
cell
numbers,
mucosal
thickness,
villus-to-crypt
ratios
peaking
2-4
(P
<
0.05).
Optimal
doses
also
enhanced
digestive
enzyme
activities,
α-amylase,
lipase,
pepsin
activities
showing
significant
increases
compared
control
group
Antioxidant
markers,
including
capacity
(T-AOC)
glutathione
(GSH),
highest
2
mL/kg,
while
higher
reduced
superoxide
dismutase
(SOD)
catalase
(CAT)
indicating
potential
oxidative
stress
8-16
modulated
increasing
relative
abundance
beneficial
bacteria
such
as
Cetobacterium
1-2
microbial
diversity
decreased
above
4
mL/kg.
Growth
analysis
revealed
that
gain
rate
(WGR),
specific
(SGR),
carcass
(CW),
efficiency
(FE),
survival
rates
declined
linear
regression
model
determined
concentration
be
3.216-3.942
concludes
optimally
enhances
performance,
in
bullfrogs,
may
disrupt
gut
balance.
These
findings
provide
valuable
insights
use
compounds
like
sustainable
practices.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(9), P. 1637 - 1637
Published: May 6, 2025
In
this
study,
an
efficient
and
eco-friendly
method
was
developed
for
continuous
liquid–liquid
extraction
of
lutein
from
microalgae
Chlorella
vulgaris.
By
employing
a
limonene-based
biphasic
liquid
system,
high-purity
successfully
obtained
the
crude
extract
in
single
run
via
centrifugal
partition
chromatography
(CPC).
Evaluation
optimization
results
demonstrated
that
limonene
could
effectively
serve
as
replacement
n-hexane
solvent
system
extraction,
exhibiting
natural
renewability
minimal
environmental
impact.
Furthermore,
elution–extrusion
operation
mode
employed
to
fully
exploit
nature
stationary
phase
process,
allowing
sampling
separation
without
interruption.
This
proposed
protocol
offers
sustainable
environmentally
friendly
alternative
extracting
valuable
ingredients
biomass,
demonstrating
its
potential
scalable
solution
producing
lutein-enriched
applicable
functional
foods
nutraceuticals.