The rise of developmental biology in China

Huang, Xun; Lin, Xinhua; Liu, Feng; Wu, Gen Sheng; Yang, Zhongzhou; Meng, Anming

doi:10.1111/dgd.12751

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“…Over the past two decades, researchers have extensively studied the molecular functioning, pheromone pathways, reproductive behaviour and evolutionary neurobiology of the OS in insects (Wei et al, 2017). In addition, the use of technologies such as the clusters of regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR/Cas9) has accompanied in a new era in insect developmental biology (Bai et al, 2019; Chen, Lei, et al, 2021; Gui et al, 2020; Huang et al, 2022; Taning et al, 2017; Zhao et al, 2019). Among these scientific studies, the in vivo and the in vitro regulation of chemicals perceived by the OS of insects predominantly related to insect communication has garnered significant attention.…”

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Olfactory receptors in Bactrocera species for sustainable fruit fly management: A review and future perspectives

Jaffar,

Smagghe,

2024

Physiological Entomology

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Molecular studies on odorant receptors (ORs), odorant‐binding proteins (OBPs) and the functioning of the receptor and pheromone signal transduction in fruit fly Bactrocera species have expanded exponentially during the past few decades. OBPs contribute to the sensing of the olfactory system (OS) via the transduction of odorants through the sensillum lymph. However, ORs, a family of G‐protein‐coupled receptors in Bactrocera and various other species, exhibit heightened responsiveness to multiple chemical odours such as hormones, sensory stimuli and neurotransmitters. The apparent mechanism involves a combinatorial code encompassing both peripheral and antennal lobe processing, facilitating the reception of sexual pheromones and environmental cues. The OS is specifically designed to recognize and process information from volatile chemical signals, and these chemical signals play an important function in various flies. Insects rely on these chemicals to navigate and comprehend their surroundings. A mature insect OS is composed of two pairs of sensillae‐covered palps, antennae and two primary pairs of olfactory appendages on the anterior head. It has been shown that chemosensory gene families contribute in odour perception. These include various neuroreceptor families, such as OBPs, chemosensory proteins and sensory neuron membrane proteins. Additionally, there are three divergent chemoreceptors, namely ORs, ionotropic receptors and gustatory receptors. Methods based on systematic biology, molecular biology and bioinformatics tools have rapidly emerged to investigate the insect communication systems and provide new insights for the management of many agricultural pest. Several aromatic compounds, including semiochemicals and pheromones, have been employed to defend crops and animals from destructive fruit flies and other invasive and frugivorous species. To promote the expansion of the cropping system, the utilization of phytochemical lures can be convenient for sustainable agriculture production and enhance food security. Hence, this review examined the state of the art in chemical communication of insects with a focus on fruit fly pest species to identify OS and their semiochemical receptors, protein receptors and chemosensory receptors (CSRs), as well as their practical applications for biological control and integrated pest management are highlighted.

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Olfactory receptors in Bactrocera species for sustainable fruit fly management: A review and future perspectives

Jaffar,

Smagghe,

2024

Physiological Entomology

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“…Over the past two decades, the Chinese developmental biology community has experienced rapid growth and made remarkable scientific advances (Huang et al, 2022). In this historical review, we aim to provide a summary of the remarkable advancements made by Chinese scientists in the field of adult neurogenesis based on our knowledge and understanding.…”

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Adult neurogenesis research in China

Luo,

Xu,

Guo

2023

Dev Growth Differ

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Neural stem cells are multipotent stem cells that generate functional newborn neurons through a process called neurogenesis. Neurogenesis in the adult brain is tightly regulated and plays a pivotal role in the maintenance of brain function. Disruption of adult neurogenesis impairs cognitive function and is correlated with numerous neurologic disorders. Deciphering the mechanisms underlying adult neurogenesis not only advances our understanding of how the brain functions, but also offers new insight into neurologic diseases and potentially contributes to the development of effective treatments. The field of adult neurogenesis is experiencing significant growth in China. Chinese researchers have demonstrated a multitude of factors governing adult neurogenesis and revealed the underlying mechanisms of and correlations between adult neurogenesis and neurologic disorders. Here, we provide an overview of recent advancements in the field of adult neurogenesis due to Chinese scientists.

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“…The diploidization of haploid cells is an interesting biological phenomenon and has been widely studied, but the mechanism of diploidization has not yet been fully resolved ( Sun et al., 2020 ). The zebrafish is an excellent vertebrate animal model used in biological studies ( Huang et al., 2022 ). Researchers have isolated many cell lines from zebrafish, such as the zebrafish fibroblast line ZF4 ( Driever and Rangini, 1993 ).…”

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