Chinese forest musk deer(FMD),an endangered species,have exhibited low reproductive rates even in captivity due to stress conditions.Investigation revealed the presence of di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate(DEHP),an environmen...Chinese forest musk deer(FMD),an endangered species,have exhibited low reproductive rates even in captivity due to stress conditions.Investigation revealed the presence of di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate(DEHP),an environmental endocrine disruptor,in the serum and skin of captive FMDs.Feeding FMDs with maslinic acid(MA)has been observed to alleviate the stress response and improve reproductive rates,although the precise molecular mechanisms remain unclear.Therefore,this study aims to investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying the alleviation of DEHP-induced oxidative stress and cell apoptosis in primary peritubular myoid cells(PMCs)through MA intake.Primary PMCs were isolated and exposed to DEHP in vitro.The results demonstrated that DEHP significantly suppressed antioxidant levels and promoted cell apoptosis in primary PMCs.Moreover,interfering with the expression of PRDX6 was found to induce excessive reactive oxygen species(ROS)production and cell apoptosis in primary PMCs.Supplementation with MA significantly upregulated the expression of PRDX6,thereby attenuating DEHP-induced oxidative stress and cell apoptosis in primary PMCs.These findings provide a theoretical foundation for mitigating stress levels and enhancing reproductive capacity of in captive FMDs.展开更多
Background The musk glands of adult male Chinese forest musk deer(Moschus berezovskii Flerov,1929)(FMD),which are considered as special skin glands,secrete a mixture of sebum,lipids,and proteins into the musk pod.Toge...Background The musk glands of adult male Chinese forest musk deer(Moschus berezovskii Flerov,1929)(FMD),which are considered as special skin glands,secrete a mixture of sebum,lipids,and proteins into the musk pod.Together,these components form musk,which plays an important role in attracting females during the breeding season.However,the relationship between the musk glands and skin of Chinese FMD remains undiscovered.Here,the musk gland and skin of Chinese FMD were examined using histological analysis and RNA sequencing(RNA-seq),and the expression of key regulatory genes was evaluated to determine whether the musk gland is derived from the skin.Methods A comparative analysis of musk gland anatomy between juvenile and adult Chinese FMD was conducted.Then,based on the anatomical structure of the musk gland,skin tissues from the abdomen and back as well as musk gland tissues were obtained from three juvenile FMD.These tissues were used for RNA-seq,hematoxylin-eosin(HE)staining,immunohistochemistry(IHC),western blot(WB),and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR)experiments.Results Anatomical analysis showed that only adult male FMD had a complete glandular organ and musk pod,while juvenile FMD did not have any well-developed musk pods.Transcriptomic data revealed that 88.24%of genes were co-expressed in the skin and musk gland tissues.Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)signaling pathway analysis found that the genes co-expressed in the abdomen skin,back skin,and musk gland were enriched in biological development,endocrine system,lipid metabolism,and other pathways.Gene Ontology(GO)enrichment analysis indicated that the genes expressed in these tissues were enriched in biological processes such as multicellular development and cell division.Moreover,the Metascape predictive analysis tool demonstrated that genes expressed in musk glands were skin tissue-specific.qRT-PCR and WB revealed that sex-determining region Y-box protein 9(Sox9),Caveolin-1(Cav-1),and androgen receptor(AR)were expressed in all three tissues,although the expression levels differed among the tissues.According to the IHC results,Sox9 and AR were expressed in the nuclei of sebaceous gland,hair follicle,and musk gland cells,whereas Cav-1 was expressed in the cell membrane.Conclusions The musk gland of Chinese FMD may be a derivative of skin tissue,and Sox9,Cav-1,and AR may play significant roles in musk gland development.展开更多
Selenium nanoparticles(SeNPs)were often used as growth and antioxidant capacity promoter.In this study,we found selenium nanoparticles(SeNPs)could improve the survival rate of Onychostoma macrolepis(O.macrolepis)fry a...Selenium nanoparticles(SeNPs)were often used as growth and antioxidant capacity promoter.In this study,we found selenium nanoparticles(SeNPs)could improve the survival rate of Onychostoma macrolepis(O.macrolepis)fry as a feed additive after a challenged by Aeromonas hydrophila(A.hydrophila).To further explore the mechanism of SeNPs against bacterial infection,we examined the changes before and after bacterial infection,and the results showed that large amounts of peroxide were produced under A.hydrophila infection in O.macrolepis fry,and then the excessive accumulation of peroxides led to a large amount of ferroptosis in the liver.Interestingly,we found supplementing 0.9 mg/kg biogenic SeNPs decreased MDA,iron content,and enhanced T-AOC levels in the liver of O.macrolepis fry after a challenged by Aeromonas hydrophila(P˂0.01).Especially,the diet with 0.9 mg/kg biogenic SeNPs could significantly increase the expression level of Glutathione peroxidase-4(GPX4),nuclear factor erythroid2-related factor 2(Nrf2),and Ferroportin 1(FPN1)in the liver of O.macrolepis after infection with A.hydrophila.In summary,the results of this research suggested that the diet with 0.9 mg/kg biogenic SeNPs was an optimal additive dose to improve the survival rate of O.macrolepis fry by increasing antioxidant capacity and inhibiting ferroptosis,which sheds a new light on the mechanism of antibacterial infection in fish from the perspective of ferroptosis.展开更多
The production of selenium-enriched fish can contribute to alleviating selenium deficiency in human diets.However,it is still unclear which selenium source,as an additive,can efficiently and costeffectively produce hi...The production of selenium-enriched fish can contribute to alleviating selenium deficiency in human diets.However,it is still unclear which selenium source,as an additive,can efficiently and costeffectively produce high-quality selenium-enriched fish.This study evaluated the effects of selenium nanoparticles(SeNP),selenite,and selenomethionine(SeMet)on the growth,antioxidant capacity,selenium content,selenium speciation,and meat quality of grass carp.Ten diets were prepared,including a basal diet(BD)and three concentrations(0.1,0.3,and 0.9 mg/kg)of SeNP,selenite,and SeMet.A total of600 fish(250.79±1.57 g)were randomly assigned to 30 tanks(3 tanks/group).Fish were fed the experimental diet three times daily for 60 d.In this study,SeNP most significantly promoted the growth and antioxidant capacity of grass carp,with 0.3 mg/kg SeNP identified as the optimal additive concentration.Additionally,SeNP demonstrated equally excellent bioavailability as SeMet and significantly increased the content of SeMet in grass carp(Ctenopharyngodon idella)muscle.Furthermore,compared to SeMet and selenite,dietary SeNP could more significantly enhance the content of selenocysteine(SeCys2)and methylselenocysteine(MeSeCys)in grass carp muscle tissue.In addition,we have demonstrated that SeCys2and MeSeCys promote apoptosis of cancer cells(HeLa)through the mitochondrial apoptotic pathway(involving Bax and Bcl-2).Furthermore,as an additive,0.3 mg/kg SeNP significantly improved the flesh quality of grass carp by reducing crude fat and heavy metal content,as well as increasing the levels of eicosapentaenoic acid(EPA)and docosahexaenoic acid(DHA)and the ratio of n-3/n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid(PUFA).In summary,SeNP is the most suitable additive for producing selenium-enriched fish.展开更多
基金supported by the Fund of Sci-Tech Innovation Program of Shaanxi Academy of Forestry(No.SXLK2021-0219)the Science and Technology Project of Shaanxi Province(No.2022SF-512)the Science and Technology Innovation and Achievement Transformation Project of Experimental Demonstration Station(base)of Northwest A&F University(No.TGZX2021-32)。
文摘Chinese forest musk deer(FMD),an endangered species,have exhibited low reproductive rates even in captivity due to stress conditions.Investigation revealed the presence of di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate(DEHP),an environmental endocrine disruptor,in the serum and skin of captive FMDs.Feeding FMDs with maslinic acid(MA)has been observed to alleviate the stress response and improve reproductive rates,although the precise molecular mechanisms remain unclear.Therefore,this study aims to investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying the alleviation of DEHP-induced oxidative stress and cell apoptosis in primary peritubular myoid cells(PMCs)through MA intake.Primary PMCs were isolated and exposed to DEHP in vitro.The results demonstrated that DEHP significantly suppressed antioxidant levels and promoted cell apoptosis in primary PMCs.Moreover,interfering with the expression of PRDX6 was found to induce excessive reactive oxygen species(ROS)production and cell apoptosis in primary PMCs.Supplementation with MA significantly upregulated the expression of PRDX6,thereby attenuating DEHP-induced oxidative stress and cell apoptosis in primary PMCs.These findings provide a theoretical foundation for mitigating stress levels and enhancing reproductive capacity of in captive FMDs.
基金This work was supported by the Key Sci-Tech Project of Shaanxi Province(No.2018ZDXM-NY-034)the Innovation Capability Support Program of Shaanxi Province(No.2018-TD-021),Chinasupport by the Northwest A&F University and the reproductive biology and cell engineering team.We acknowledge Mr.Xuezhe ZHANG at the Shaanxi Baosen Musk Deer Industry Co.,Ltd.(Shaanxi,China)for providing experimental animals.
文摘Background The musk glands of adult male Chinese forest musk deer(Moschus berezovskii Flerov,1929)(FMD),which are considered as special skin glands,secrete a mixture of sebum,lipids,and proteins into the musk pod.Together,these components form musk,which plays an important role in attracting females during the breeding season.However,the relationship between the musk glands and skin of Chinese FMD remains undiscovered.Here,the musk gland and skin of Chinese FMD were examined using histological analysis and RNA sequencing(RNA-seq),and the expression of key regulatory genes was evaluated to determine whether the musk gland is derived from the skin.Methods A comparative analysis of musk gland anatomy between juvenile and adult Chinese FMD was conducted.Then,based on the anatomical structure of the musk gland,skin tissues from the abdomen and back as well as musk gland tissues were obtained from three juvenile FMD.These tissues were used for RNA-seq,hematoxylin-eosin(HE)staining,immunohistochemistry(IHC),western blot(WB),and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR)experiments.Results Anatomical analysis showed that only adult male FMD had a complete glandular organ and musk pod,while juvenile FMD did not have any well-developed musk pods.Transcriptomic data revealed that 88.24%of genes were co-expressed in the skin and musk gland tissues.Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)signaling pathway analysis found that the genes co-expressed in the abdomen skin,back skin,and musk gland were enriched in biological development,endocrine system,lipid metabolism,and other pathways.Gene Ontology(GO)enrichment analysis indicated that the genes expressed in these tissues were enriched in biological processes such as multicellular development and cell division.Moreover,the Metascape predictive analysis tool demonstrated that genes expressed in musk glands were skin tissue-specific.qRT-PCR and WB revealed that sex-determining region Y-box protein 9(Sox9),Caveolin-1(Cav-1),and androgen receptor(AR)were expressed in all three tissues,although the expression levels differed among the tissues.According to the IHC results,Sox9 and AR were expressed in the nuclei of sebaceous gland,hair follicle,and musk gland cells,whereas Cav-1 was expressed in the cell membrane.Conclusions The musk gland of Chinese FMD may be a derivative of skin tissue,and Sox9,Cav-1,and AR may play significant roles in musk gland development.
基金supported by the Key R&D plan Project of Shaanxi Province(S2022-YF-YBNY-0055)Research and Development Program of China Se-enriched Industry Research Institute(No.2021FXZX04-01)the Fund of Key Sci-Tech Project of Shaanxi Province(NO.2018ZDXM-NY-034).
文摘Selenium nanoparticles(SeNPs)were often used as growth and antioxidant capacity promoter.In this study,we found selenium nanoparticles(SeNPs)could improve the survival rate of Onychostoma macrolepis(O.macrolepis)fry as a feed additive after a challenged by Aeromonas hydrophila(A.hydrophila).To further explore the mechanism of SeNPs against bacterial infection,we examined the changes before and after bacterial infection,and the results showed that large amounts of peroxide were produced under A.hydrophila infection in O.macrolepis fry,and then the excessive accumulation of peroxides led to a large amount of ferroptosis in the liver.Interestingly,we found supplementing 0.9 mg/kg biogenic SeNPs decreased MDA,iron content,and enhanced T-AOC levels in the liver of O.macrolepis fry after a challenged by Aeromonas hydrophila(P˂0.01).Especially,the diet with 0.9 mg/kg biogenic SeNPs could significantly increase the expression level of Glutathione peroxidase-4(GPX4),nuclear factor erythroid2-related factor 2(Nrf2),and Ferroportin 1(FPN1)in the liver of O.macrolepis after infection with A.hydrophila.In summary,the results of this research suggested that the diet with 0.9 mg/kg biogenic SeNPs was an optimal additive dose to improve the survival rate of O.macrolepis fry by increasing antioxidant capacity and inhibiting ferroptosis,which sheds a new light on the mechanism of antibacterial infection in fish from the perspective of ferroptosis.
基金supported by the Key R&D Plan Project of Shaanxi Province(S2022-YF-YBNY-0055)the Research and Development Program of China Se-enriched Industry Research Institute(No.2021FXZX04-01)the Fund of Key Sci-Tech Project of Shaanxi Province(NO.2018ZDXM-NY-034)
文摘The production of selenium-enriched fish can contribute to alleviating selenium deficiency in human diets.However,it is still unclear which selenium source,as an additive,can efficiently and costeffectively produce high-quality selenium-enriched fish.This study evaluated the effects of selenium nanoparticles(SeNP),selenite,and selenomethionine(SeMet)on the growth,antioxidant capacity,selenium content,selenium speciation,and meat quality of grass carp.Ten diets were prepared,including a basal diet(BD)and three concentrations(0.1,0.3,and 0.9 mg/kg)of SeNP,selenite,and SeMet.A total of600 fish(250.79±1.57 g)were randomly assigned to 30 tanks(3 tanks/group).Fish were fed the experimental diet three times daily for 60 d.In this study,SeNP most significantly promoted the growth and antioxidant capacity of grass carp,with 0.3 mg/kg SeNP identified as the optimal additive concentration.Additionally,SeNP demonstrated equally excellent bioavailability as SeMet and significantly increased the content of SeMet in grass carp(Ctenopharyngodon idella)muscle.Furthermore,compared to SeMet and selenite,dietary SeNP could more significantly enhance the content of selenocysteine(SeCys2)and methylselenocysteine(MeSeCys)in grass carp muscle tissue.In addition,we have demonstrated that SeCys2and MeSeCys promote apoptosis of cancer cells(HeLa)through the mitochondrial apoptotic pathway(involving Bax and Bcl-2).Furthermore,as an additive,0.3 mg/kg SeNP significantly improved the flesh quality of grass carp by reducing crude fat and heavy metal content,as well as increasing the levels of eicosapentaenoic acid(EPA)and docosahexaenoic acid(DHA)and the ratio of n-3/n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid(PUFA).In summary,SeNP is the most suitable additive for producing selenium-enriched fish.
