bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 22, 2024
Abstract
Fatty
acid
synthase
(FAS)
is
a
key
role
in
de
novo
lipogenesis
(DNL)
most
lives.
In
insects,
type
I
FAS
functions
homodimer,
activated
by
phosphopantetheine
transferase
(PPT),
to
produce
essential
saturated
fatty
for
cellular
processes.
nova
insect
species
Hermetia
illucens
(Diptera:
Stratiomyidae),
different
from
animals
and
lauric
(LA)
accumulates
noticeable
level,
near
content
of
that
coconut
oil
or
palm
kernel
oil.
However,
the
origin
LA,
biosynthesis
as
degraded
products
long
chain
acid,
was
still
ambiguous.
Here,
this
study,
we
mined
genes
(
HiOGS16234
)
H.
genome
initially
characterized
its
abilities
LA
production
free-fatty-acid
producible
yeast.
After
clear
yeast
metabolites
background
deletion
ScFAS1
ScELO1
sequentially,
which
responsible
genesis
elongation
respectively,
vitro
elucidated
analyzing
product
portfolio.
Through
protein
domain
swap
HiOGS16234,
found
ketoacyl
thioesterases
were
portfolio
compared
with
DmFASN1.
assay
yeast,
BSF
firstly
at
molecular
support
DNL
hypothesis
BSF.
IntechOpen eBooks,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
Human
population
in
many
African
countries
is
on
upward
trajectory
resulting
increased
waste
generation.
Currently,
the
generation
of
human
wastes
supersedes
their
collection,
treatment
and
disposal.
Sewage
management
therefore
a
major
problem.
Available
traditional
sewage
systems
comprise
pit
latrines,
soak
pits,
cesspools,
septic
tank-soakage
pits.
Non-traditional,
but
conventional
include
constructed
wetlands
(CWs)
municipal
wastewater
plants
(MWWTPs).
Whereas
former
are
largely
ineffective,
CWs
MWWTPs
achieve
significant
detoxification
enabling
reuse
sludge
effluent
water,
require
considerable
land
sizes
coupled
with
high
investments
capital,
operational
maintenance
costs.
Hence
less
common.
Pit-latrines,
cesspools
pits
locally
preferred
due
to
lower
construction
repair
costs,
ineffective
treatment.
Herein,
we
present
opportunities
using
black
soldier
fly
larvae
(BSFL)
microalgae
as
cost-effective
sustainable
methods.
A
deeper
understanding
technicalities
suitability
BSFL
provided.
Microalgae
tailored
for
secondary
into
high-quality
or
discharge
environment.
Accumulated
biomass
convertible
bio-oil,
biofertiliser
biofuel.
relevant
primary
producing
nutrient-rich
frass
biofertilizer.
The
pupae
rich
protein,
fats
fatty
acids
hence
usable
animal
feed.
Significant
gains
obtained
by
combining
batch
processes
employing
pump
treat.
process
requirements,
environmental
socio-economic
benefits
these
methods
presented
guide
decision
making.
Veterinary World,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 518 - 526
Published: March 1, 2024
Background
and
Aim:
Hermetia
illucens,
a
black
soldier
fly,
is
widely
recognized
for
sustainable
recycling
of
organic
waste.
Black
fly
larvae
(BSFLs)
can
consume
various
types
biowastes
convert
them
into
nutrient-rich
biomass,
including
proteins,
lipids,
chitin,
minerals.
This
study
investigated
the
best
extraction
method
by
comparing
fatty
acid
profiles,
percentage
yield,
antioxidant
properties
BSFL
oil
extracted
using
different
methods.
Materials
Methods:
The
physicochemical
properties,
profile,
free
radical
scavenging
ability
were
analyzed
six
Results:
Ultrasonic
with
hexane
resulted
in
highest
yields
compared
Lauric
(28%–37%)
was
most
abundant
all
extracts,
followed
palmitic
acid,
myristic
oleic
linoleic
acid.
Compared
other
methods,
aqueous
showed
lauric
composition
activities.
In
addition,
high-temperature
higher
yield
activities
than
low-temperature
extraction.
Conclusion:
High-temperature
because
it
rich
has
ability,
be
further
developed
to
produce
novel
biomaterials
humans
animals.
Keywords:
method,
illucens.
Environment Development and Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 28, 2024
Abstract
The
pursuit
of
novel
food
products
with
good
nutritional
value
for
both
direct
and
indirect
human
consumption
is
crucial.
Given
the
benefits
insects
sustainability
this
sort
farming,
using
them
as
farmed
animals
a
promising
alternative.
In
regard,
black
soldier
fly
(
Hermetia
illucens
)
most
capable
efficiently
converting
wide
variety
organic
materials,
from
waste
to
manure,
into
insect
biomass
generating
closing
nutrient
loops
they
reduce
pollution
costs.
Their
larvae
have
29%
fat
42%
crude
protein,
yet
more
saturated
fats
than
insects.
They
don't
concentrate
hazards
such
mycotoxins
or
insecticides.
Although
rapid
development
expected,
remain
underutilized
in
animal
feed
industry
mainly
due
technical,
financial,
regulatory
barriers.
social
stigmas
legal
prohibitions
against
eating
organisms
that
eat
are
added
extant
taboos
facing
consumption.
Bridging
knowledge
gap
crucial
bring
together
stakeholders
better
understand
opportunities
challenges
industry,
so
develop
guidelines
on
producing
an
industrial
scale
facilitate
wider
use
BSF
feed,
fertilizer.
Resources Conservation and Recycling,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
199, P. 107284 - 107284
Published: Oct. 25, 2023
Food
waste
(FW)
contributes
to
greenhouse
gas
emissions,
burdens
management
systems,
worsens
food
insecurity,
and
reduces
biodiversity.
Consequently,
upcycling
strategies
must
be
refined
efficiently
convert
FW
into
valuable
products.
The
utilization
of
black
soldier
fly
larvae
(BSFL)
nutrient-rich
insect
meal
for
use
in
poultry
diets
is
one
such
nascent
strategy.
This
strategy
has
the
potential
address
security
challenges
while
reducing
environmental
impacts
both
production
systems.
Indeed,
innovations
BSFL
abundance
means
that
this
a
high
adoption
scaling
up,
despite
regulatory
framework
lags
several
countries.
We
analyse
suitability
various
streams
insect's
nutraceutical
value
poultry.
can
resolve
global
problem
contributing
towards
sustainable
systems
with
minimal
recourse
additional
planetary
resources.
Fish & Shellfish Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
150, P. 109625 - 109625
Published: May 12, 2024
The
mucosal
surfaces
of
fish,
including
their
intestines,
gills,
and
skin,
are
constantly
exposed
to
various
environmental
threats,
such
as
water
quality
fluctuations,
pollutants,
pathogens.
However,
cells
microbiota
closely
associated
with
these
work
in
tandem
create
a
functional
protective
barrier
against
conditions.
Recent
research
has
shown
that
incorporating
specific
feed
ingredients
into
fish
diets
can
significantly
boost
general
immune
response.
Among
the
being
investigated,
insect
meal
emerged
one
most
promising
options,
owing
its
high
protein
content
immunomodulatory
properties.
By
positively
influencing
structure
function
surfaces,
potential
enhance
overall
status
fish.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
overview
benefits
aquafeed
ingredient
for
augmenting
response
animal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(8), P. 101240 - 101240
Published: July 6, 2024
The
black
soldier
fly
(Hermetia
illucens)
is
attracting
increasing
interest
for
its
ability
to
convert
low-value
substrates
into
highly
nutritious
feed.
This
study
aimed
at
evaluating
grape
pomace
from
two
varieties
(Becuet
-
B;
Moscato
M)
as
rearing
larvae
(BSFL),
focusing
on
the
related
effects
larval
growth
performance,
proximate
composition,
and
fatty
acid
profile.
A
total
of
six
replicates
per
treatment,
1
000
BSFL
replica,
were
used.
Larval
development
was
assessed
by
weight,
which
recorded
eight
times
during
trial:
day
after
beginning
trial,
then
days
5,
8,
13,
15,
20,
22,
27
(day
in
30%
reached
prepupal
stage).
Production
waste
reduction
efficiency
parameters,
namely
rate,
substrate
index,
calculated.
analysed
their
composition
profile;
same
analyses
conducted
(30
replica)
that
collected
end
trial
27).
rate
showed
a
higher
value
when
reared
B
(4.4
3.2
mg/day
M,
respectively;
P
<
0.01).
did
not
significantly
affect
BSFL.
percentage
lipids
(TL)
M-fed
than
ones.
Total
saturated
(P
0.001)
monounsaturated
acids
0.05)
BSFL,
while
an
opposite
trend
observed
branched-chain
polyunsaturated
0.001).
Interestingly,
some
conjugated
linoleic
(CLA)
isomers
[i.e.,
C18:2
c9t11(+t7c9+t8c10)
t9t11]
detected
low
amounts
both
(total
CLA
equal
0.085
0.16
g/100
g
TL
M
substrate,
respectively).
Some
(i.e.,
c9t11,
t7c9,
t10c12)
also
found
reaching
concentration
2.95
0.052
B-fed
respectively.
demonstrates
winery
by-products
different
can
lipid
biosynthesis
potential
opens
newsworthy
perspectives
new
valorisation
produce
full-fat
meal
oil
enriched
specific
health-promoting
interest.
Journal of Dairy Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Sustainable
alternatives
to
high
environmental
input
feed
ingredients
are
important
reducing
the
impact
of
animal
agriculture.
Protein
and
oil
extracted
from
cultivation
black
soldier
fly
(Hermetia
illucens)
larvae
(BSFL)
on
waste
feedstocks
such
as
manure,
food
plant
residues
could
be
a
suitable
source
nutrients.
The
BFSL
contains
large
amounts
saturated
fatty
acids,
particularly
lauric
acid,
may
more
sustainable
alternative
palm
coconut
oils
that
currently
used
in
calf
milk
replacers
many
parts
world.
objective
this
study
was
evaluate
performance
neonatal
calves
fed
(CMR)
containing
BSFL.
Holstein
heifer
(n
=
100)
were
assigned
randomly
at
birth
receive
one
4
experimental
24%
CP
18%
fat
blend
80/20
palm/coconut
(B0),
palm/BSFL
(B20),
70/30
(B30),
or
60/40
(B40).
Calves
up
900
g/d
CMR
powder
reconstituted
15%
solids
daily
d
55,
then
600
63
300
end
trial
70.
Commercial
starter,
wheat
straw,
water
available
for
ad
libitum
consumption.
Intake,
growth,
fecal
scores,
efficiency
monitored
reported
weekly.
There
no
effects
treatments
efficiency.
Consumption
during
first
2
weeks
lower
when
B20
(wk
1
2)
B30
2).
generally
healthy
there
indications
refusal
maldigestion.
Probability
non-normal
event
(fecal
score
>
0)
3
study.
Oil
BSFL
an
attractive
replacers.
