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Enhanced discrimination of basophilic cells on mussel digestive gland tissue sections by means of toluidine-eosin staining.

Changes in the cell type composition of the digestive gland epithelium constitute a common and recognized biological response to stress in m … of other marine molluscs of ecotoxicological interest, including Mytilus edulis, Mytilus trossulus, Crassostrea gigas and Littorina littorea.

STAT6 expression and IL-13 production in association with goblet cell hyperplasia and worm expulsion of Gymnophalloides seoi from C57BL/6 mice.

In intestinal helminth infections, Th2 immune respones are generally associated with mucin secretion for worm expulsion from the host intestine. In particular, IL-4 and IL-13 are the important cytokines related with intestinal mucus production via STAT6 signalling in nematode infections. However, this perspective has never been studied in Gymnophalloides seoi infection. The present study aimed to observe the STAT6 signalling and cytokine responses in C57BL/6 mice, a mouse strain resistant to infection with this trematode. The results showed that worm expulsion occurred actively during days 1-2

Mussel watch: a review of Cu and other metals in various marine organisms in Taiwan, 1991-98.

This study presents the distribution of Cu, Zn, Pb, Cd, Hg and As in various marine organisms collected along the western coast of Taiwan from 1991 to 1998, and also evaluates the time variation of Cu in oysters before (1980-85) and after (1986-98) the "green oyster" incident. The results show that relatively high geometric mean (GM) concentrations of Cu, Zn, Pb, Cd, As and Hg were generally found in Crassostrea gigas (Cu=229 microg/g, Zn=783 microg/g), Gomphina aeguialtera (Pb=30.3 microg/g), Tegillarca granosa (Cd=2.85 microg/g), Thais clavigera (As=96.9 microg/g) and Parapenaeopsis cornuta …

Oyster hydrolysate attenuates osteoarthritis progression by modulating inflammatory signaling and extracellular matrix homeostasis.

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic degenerative joint disease characterized by progressive cartilage destruction and persistent low-grade inflammation, in which extracellular matrix (ECM) homeostasis plays a pivotal role. Although oyster hydrolysate (OH), derived from Crassostrea gigas (Magallana gigas), is rich in bioactive peptides and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, its effects on the pathogenesis of OA have not yet been studied. This study aimed to investigate the anti-inflammatory and chondroprotective effects of OH using in vitro and in vivo OA mode…

Occurrence of Microplastic Pollution at Oyster Reefs and Other Coastal Sites in the Mississippi Sound, USA: Impacts of Freshwater Inflows from Flooding.

Much of the seafood that humans consume comes from estuaries and coastal areas where microplastics (MPs) accumulate, due in part to continual input and degradation of plastic litter from rivers and runoff. As filter feeders, oysters (Crassostrea virginica) are especially vulnerable to MP pollution. In this study, we assessed MP pollution in water at oyster reefs along the Mississippi Gulf Coast when: (1) historic flooding of the Mississippi River caused the Bonnet Carré Spillway to remain open for a record period of time causing major freshwater intrusion to the area and deleterious impacts on…

Comparative genomics of Nocardia tsunamiensis IFM 10818, a new source of the antibacterial macrolide nargenicin A1.

Rare actinomycetes belonging to the genus Nocardia are opportunistic pathogens responsible for nocardiosis, especially in immunocompromised … hylogenetic placement within the genus Nocardia, demonstrating its close relationship with Nocardia crassostreae. Importantly, we assessed the prevalence of the biosynthetic gene cluster (BGC) responsible for nargenicin A1 production within the genus. These findings confirm that N. tsunamiensis IFM 10818 is a previously unreported producer of nargenicin A1. T …

Multi-species okadaic acid contamination and human poisoning during a massive bloom of Dinophysis acuminata complex in southern Brazil.

On June 2016, a major bloom of Dinophysis acuminata complex was noticed over the coast of Paraná State (PR), southern Brazil, an area unprot … s were several times greater than the regulatory limit of 160 ng g-1, reaching up to 3600 ng g-1 in Crassostrea gasar, by far the highest OA concentrations ever reported in oysters worldwide, 7700 ng g-1 in brown mussels, Perna perna, and lower levels in clams, Anomalocardia brasiliana, and mangrove mussels, Mytella spp. Nine cases of human intoxication were …

Heavy metals in sediments, mussels and oysters from Trinidad and Venezuela.

The Gulf of Paria is bordered by both Trinidad and Venezuela, from which various metallic pollutants and other contaminants can originate. The Gulf is still a significant source of fish, crabs and shellfish for human consumption to both countries, where concerns over the quality of this marine environment have been long expressed but never properly addressed. In addition, the circulatory current patterns in the Gulf ensure that contaminants originating from either country are likely to affect both countries eventually. Heavy metals were determined in oysters (Crassostrea rhizophorae and C. vir…

Biofilm presence and substrate type influence oyster larval settlement and survival.

Marine invertebrates with a bipartite life cycle typically undergo a developmental transition from pelagic larvae to benthic juveniles. The … ss and post-metamorphosis survival in the ecologically and economically important Hong Kong oyster (Crassostrea hongkongensis). The results indicate that biofilm presence positively influenced larval settlement, irrespective of substrate type. Following larval addition, biofilm profiles on substrates converged between control and treatment groups. In contrast …

Harmful algal blooms and their effects in coastal seas of Northern Europe.

Harmful algal blooms (HAB) are recurrent phenomena in northern Europe along the coasts of the Baltic Sea, Kattegat-Skagerrak, eastern North … time in Norway in blue mussels in 2005 and in Sweden in blue mussels and oysters (Ostrea edulis and Crassostrea gigas) in 2018. Certain members of the diatom genus Pseudo-nitzschia produce the neurotoxin domoic acid and analogs known as Amnesic Shellfish Toxins (AST). Blooms of Pseudo-nitzschia were common in the North Sea and the Skagerrak-Kattegat, but leve …

Полимеризация тубулинов, пропагандирующая протеины: функциональное разнообразие с последствиями в неврологических расстройствах.

Полимеризация тубулинов, пропагандирующая протеины (ПППН), в значительной степени сохраняется в различных видах, но по-прежнему недостаточно изучена. В организме человека есть три гена ТППЦ, и только один гомологический ген ТППЦ у беспозвоночных, таких как Дрософила и К. Элеган. TPPP человека (TPPP1/p25/p25α) обогащается в мозгу и имеет сходство с беспозвоночными TPPP. TPPP/p25 ассоциируется с микротубулями и играет ключевую роль в динамике микротубуля, слиянии и полимеризации, тем самым стабилизируя микротубулярную сеть. Это крайне важно для организации цитоскелета и надлежащего функционирова

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… Protein sequences from human (TPPP1), Strongylocentrotus purpuratus, Crassostrea virginica, Drosophila melanogaster, Capitella teleta, Caenorhabditis elegans, Schistosoma japonicum, Nematostella vectensis , and Suberites domuncula were aligned using SnapGene software. …

Natural extract-derived compounds for the treatment of hematological diseases through modulation of the bone marrow microenvironment.

The bone marrow microenvironment comprises a complex network of hematopoietic stem cells, immune cells, stromal cells, and non-cellular components such as the extracellular matrix and soluble factors, collectively maintaining the homeostasis of hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells. It is highly vulnerable to pathological perturbations induced by hematologic malignancies, solid tumors, inflammatory stress, and therapeutic exposure, which collectively destabilize microenvironmental homeostasis and promote hematopoietic failure, malignant progression, and immune dysregulation. Natural products

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… Purification and characterization of a novel peptide with inhibitory effects on colitis induced mice by dextran sulfate sodium from enzymatic hydrolysates of Crassostrea gigas . Fish and Shellfish Immunology 33 ( 4 ), 993 – 999 . 10.1016/j.fsi.2012.08.017 22960100 Ito K. Hirao A. Arai F. …

Антимикробный спектр деятельности и механизм действий линейных альфа-гелипических Пептидов, вдохновляемых креветочными антилиполисахаридами.

Креветочные антилипополизакхаридные факторы (АФО) образуют многофункциональное и разнообразное семейство противомикробных защитных пептидов (АМП), состоящих из seven Члены (группы А-G), которые различаются по своей первичной структуре и биохимическим свойствам. Это амфипатические пептиды с two Сохраненные остатки цистейна стабилизируют центральный β-волокн, который, как считается, является основным районом их биологической деятельности. В этом исследовании мы синтезировали three Линейные (без цистейна) пептиды, основанные на аминокислотной последовательности центральных β-волокн недавно иденти

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… Expression, Tissue Localization and Synergy of Antimicrobial Peptides and Proteins in the Immune Response of the Oyster Crassostrea Gigas. Dev. Comp. Immunol. 2012;37:363–370. doi: 10.1016/j.dci.2012.01.004. 23. Löfgren S.E., Miletti L.C., Steindel M., Bachère E., Barracco M.A. …

YKL-40-A Protein in the Field of Translational Medicine: A Role as a Biomarker in Cancer Patients?

YKL-40 is a 40 kDa glycoprotein produced by cancer cells, inflammatory cells and stem cells. It probably has a role in cell proliferation and differentiation, inflammation, protection against apoptosis, stimulation of angiogenesis, and regulation of extracellular tissue remodelling. Plasma levels of YKL-40 are often elevated in patients with localized or advanced cancer compared to age-matched healthy subjects. Several studies have demonstrated that high plasma YKL-40 is an independent prognostic biomarker of short survival in patients with different types of cancer. However, there is not yet

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… The fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster [ 16 , 17 ], the mosquito Anopheles gambiae , the zebra fish Danio rerio , the pacific oyster Crassostrea gigas [ 18 ] and the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans have putative YKL-40-like proteins (National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)). …

The interrelationship between prostate cancer and osteoporosis: new perspectives on shared molecular pathways and treatment strategies.

Osteoporosis is frequently regarded as a complication associated with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) in patients with prostate cancer. Nevertheless, a notably higher incidence of osteoporosis has been observed in prostate cancer patients even in the absence of ADT, when compared to age-matched healthy individuals. This phenomenon is likely attributable to the synergistic effects of aging, chronic inflammation, and tumor-related factors, which collectively contribute to accelerated bone loss in this population. Accumulating evidence has demonstrated that signaling pathways such as RANKL/RAN

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… Fermented oyster (Crassostrea gigas) extract cures and prevents prednisolone-induced bone resorption by activating osteoblast differentiation . Foods (Basel, Switzerland) 2022 ; 11 : 678 . 35267311 10.3390/foods11050678 PMC8909515 [11] Zheng ZG Cheng HM Zhou YP . …

Marine Bioactive Compounds from Functional Seafoods: Pharmacological Mechanisms and Health Applications.

Functional seafoods derived from marine organisms, including fish, shellfish and algae, are gaining increasing attention due to their high content of bioactive compounds, such as omega-3 fatty acids, peptides, polysaccharides and antioxidants, which provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition. These marine-derived compounds exhibit a wide range of biological activities and have been investigated for their potential roles in the prevention and management of chronic diseases, including cardiovascular, neurodegenerative, cancer and gastrointestinal disorders. Their effects are largely mediated

Research progress on the anti-cancer mechanisms of edible salty-flavored Chinese materia medica.

Edible salty-flavored Chinese materia medica (ESCM) refers to a category of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that also serve as food, characterized by their salty flavor. According to the TCM theory, ESCM can soften and disperse knots, thus potentially offering benefits for cancer prevention and treatment. With cancer remaining a major global health challenge, its primary prevention strategies, especially through dietary modification, are crucial. ESCM have recently garnered substantial attention, due to their remarkable clinical efficacy and low side-effect profile. Researches on ESCM demon

Nuclear receptors in health and disease: signaling pathways, biological functions and pharmaceutical interventions.

Nuclear receptors (NRs) are a large family of ligand-dependent transcription factors that regulate the expression of a wide range of target genes in response to endogenous and exogenous ligands, including steroid hormones, thyroid hormone, vitamin D, retinoic acid, fatty acids, and oxidative steroids. Upon ligand binding, nuclear receptors form dimer complexes with transcriptional cofactors, which interact with specific DNA sequences in the promoter or enhancer regions of target genes to modulate gene expression. This process plays a crucial role in many physiological processes such as reprodu

Biomaterials from the sea: Future building blocks for biomedical applications.

Marine resources have tremendous potential for developing high-value biomaterials. The last decade has seen an increasing number of biomaterials that originate from marine organisms. This field is rapidly evolving. Marine biomaterials experience several periods of discovery and development ranging from coralline bone graft to polysaccharide-based biomaterials. The latter are represented by chitin and chitosan, marine-derived collagen, and composites of different organisms of marine origin. The diversity of marine natural products, their properties and applications are discussed thoroughly in t

The use of RNA-based treatments in the field of cancer immunotherapy.

Over the past several decades, mRNA vaccines have evolved from a theoretical concept to a clinical reality. These vaccines offer several advantages over traditional vaccine techniques, including their high potency, rapid development, low-cost manufacturing, and safe administration. However, until recently, concerns over the instability and inefficient distribution of mRNA in vivo have limited their utility. Fortunately, recent technological advancements have mostly resolved these concerns, resulting in the development of numerous mRNA vaccination platforms for infectious diseases and various t