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  1. Article ; Online: Comparative transcriptome analysis of longissimus dorsi muscle reveal potential genes affecting meat trait in Chinese indigenous Xiang pig.

    Wang, Wei / Wang, Dan / Zhang, Xinyi / Liu, Xiaoli / Niu, Xi / Li, Sheng / Huang, Shihui / Ran, Xueqin / Wang, Jiafu

    Scientific reports

    2024  Volume 14, Issue 1, Page(s) 8486

    Abstract: In this study, we compared the transcriptome of longissimus dorsi muscle between Guizhou Xiang pigs ... content were higher in Xiang pigs than in Large White pigs (P < 0.01), while the drip loss, lean meat ... percentage, shear force, and longissimus dorsi muscle area of Xiang pigs were lower than that of Large White ...

    Abstract In this study, we compared the transcriptome of longissimus dorsi muscle between Guizhou Xiang pigs (XP) and Western commercial Large White pigs (LW), which show diffirent meat quality between them. In terms of meat quality traits, the pH 45 min, color score, backfat thickness, and intramuscular fat (IMF) content were higher in Xiang pigs than in Large White pigs (P < 0.01), while the drip loss, lean meat percentage, shear force, and longissimus dorsi muscle area of Xiang pigs were lower than that of Large White pigs (P < 0.01). Nutrients such as monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA), total amino acids (TAA), delicious amino acids (DAA) and essential amino acids (EAA) in Xiang pigs were higher than that in Large White pigs, and the proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) of Xiang pigs was significantly lower than Large White pigs (P < 0.01). Transcriptome analysis identified 163 up-regulated genes and 88 genes down-regulated in Xiang pigs longissimus dorsi muscle. Combined with the correlation analysis and quantitative trait locis (QTLs) affecting meat quality, a total of 227 DEGs were screened to be significantly associated with meat quality values. Enrichment analysis indicated that numerous members of genes were gathered in muscle development, adipogenesis, amino acid metabolism, fatty acid metabolism and synthesis. Of those, 29 genes were identified to be hub genes that might be related with the meat quality of Xiang pig, such as MYOD1, ACTB, ASNS, FOXO1, ARG2, SLC2A4, PLIN2, and SCD. Thus, we screened and identified the potential functional genes for the formation of meat quality in Xiang pigs, which provides a corresponding theoretical basis for the study of the molecular regulatory mechanism of pork quality and the improvement of pork quality.
    MeSH term(s) Swine/genetics ; Animals ; Transcriptome ; Muscle, Skeletal/metabolism ; Gene Expression Profiling ; Meat ; Amino Acids/metabolism ; China
    Chemical Substances Amino Acids
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-11
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2615211-3
    ISSN 2045-2322 ; 2045-2322
    ISSN (online) 2045-2322
    ISSN 2045-2322
    DOI 10.1038/s41598-024-58971-2
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  2. Article: [Formation and development of "Xiang thinking" in traditional Chinese medicine].

    Li, Zhi-Yong / Tang, Shi-Huan / Yang, Bin / Li, Qing-Qing / Yang, Hong-Jun / Huang, Lu-Qi

    Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

    2022  Volume 47, Issue 22, Page(s) 5991–5996

    Abstract: Xiang thinking" is the main thinking mode in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM ... of TCM. This study systematically expounded the philosophical connotation and characteristics of "Xiang ... treatment, the formation of medicinal properties, and interpretation of efficacy of Chinese medicine. "Xiang ...

    Abstract "Xiang thinking" is the main thinking mode in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) with both philosophical and scientific connotations, and has an important influence on the emergence and development of TCM. This study systematically expounded the philosophical connotation and characteristics of "Xiang thinking", and its application in the construction of TCM theory, clinical syndrome differentiation and treatment, the formation of medicinal properties, and interpretation of efficacy of Chinese medicine. "Xiang thinking" in TCM develops and changes continuously with practical application, and its historical evolution can be summarized into three stages, i.e., "Ying Xiang(corresponding to Xiang)" "Fa Xiang(following Xiang)", and "Bian Xiang(differentiating Xiang)". The understanding of Xiang is based on the means and methods of human observation of things and the backgrounds of the philosophy, science, and development. The result of comparison depends on the depth and breadth of Xiang. In the real world, Xiang is showing new construction characteristics with multiple dimensions and levels. Therefore, this study proposed the thinking of "Bian Xiang", which is expected to provide a thinking approach that can realize the transformation from "Xiang thinking" to scientific research for the exploration and innovative research on life origin in the field of contemporary and TCM.
    Language Chinese
    Publishing date 2022-12-05
    Publishing country China
    Document type English Abstract ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1004649-5
    ISSN 1001-5302 ; 0254-0029
    ISSN 1001-5302 ; 0254-0029
    DOI 10.19540/j.cnki.cjcmm.20220719.601
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  3. Article ; Online: Reply to Mahat, R.K.; Rathore, V. Comment on "Xiang et al. Association between the Triglyceride-Glucose Index and Vitamin D Status in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

    Xiang, Qunyan / Xu, Hui / Zhan, Junkun / Lu, Shuzhen / Li, Shuang / Wang, Yanjiao / Wang, Yi / He, Jieyu / Ni, Yuqing / Li, Linsen / Liu, Yiyang / Liu, Youshuo

    Nutrients

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 18

    Abstract: We are pleased to see that Mahat and Rathore [ ... ]. ...

    Abstract We are pleased to see that Mahat and Rathore [...].
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Vitamin D ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 ; Vitamins ; Nutrients ; Glucose ; Triglycerides
    Chemical Substances Vitamin D (1406-16-2) ; Vitamins ; Glucose (IY9XDZ35W2) ; Triglycerides
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-20
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2518386-2
    ISSN 2072-6643 ; 2072-6643
    ISSN (online) 2072-6643
    ISSN 2072-6643
    DOI 10.3390/nu15184069
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  4. Article ; Online: The piRNAs present in the developing testes of Chinese indigenous Xiang pigs.

    Ma, Xinrui / Niu, Xi / Huang, Shihui / Li, Sheng / Ran, Xueqin / Wang, Jiafu / Dai, Xinlan

    Theriogenology

    2022  Volume 189, Page(s) 92–106

    Abstract: ... tissues of animals and contributes to post-transcriptional regulation of genes. Xiang pigs present ... plays in the development of Xiang pigs is currently not understood. In this study, we sequenced and ... analyzed piRNAs expressed in the testes of Xiang pigs at four different ages, and identified endogenous ...

    Abstract The piRNA pathway plays an essential role in defense against transposable elements in the germline tissues of animals and contributes to post-transcriptional regulation of genes. Xiang pigs present an earlier sexual maturation compared with most European pig breeds, but the role that the piRNA pathway plays in the development of Xiang pigs is currently not understood. In this study, we sequenced and analyzed piRNAs expressed in the testes of Xiang pigs at four different ages, and identified endogenous piRNAs which were highly abundant at each time point. The lengths of the identified piRNAs ranged from 24 to 34 nucleotides (nt), with the most abundant length being 29 nt. Additionally, there was a strong bias for uracil at the first position, a slight bias for adenine at position 10 and frequent 5'-10 nt complementary sequences, suggesting that ping-pong-mediated silencing is present in the Xiang pig germline. We observed that the piRNA composition changed from TE-associated piRNAs in two- and three-month-old testes to predominantly gene-derived and intergenic piRNAs in six- and twelve-month-old testes, with a gradual increase in the expression level of piRNAs over the course of testis development. And more than half of piRNA reads mapped to just a few of 473 predicted piRNA clusters. Additionally, we found that several genes were highly enriched by piRNA reads, including CYP19A1, PRMT8, SUZ12, WWOX, SGSM1 and MIF. The functions of these genes are primarily associated with steroidogenesis and histone modification. Changes in piRNA composition and widespread expression patterns during spermatid development indicate that these small ncRNAs may be responsible not only for transposon suppression but also for post-transcriptional regulation of several protein-coding genes essential for normal spermatogenesis.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; China ; DNA Transposable Elements/genetics ; Male ; RNA, Small Interfering/genetics ; Spermatogenesis/genetics ; Swine/genetics ; Testis/metabolism
    Chemical Substances DNA Transposable Elements ; RNA, Small Interfering
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-06-11
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 189232-0
    ISSN 1879-3231 ; 0093-691X
    ISSN (online) 1879-3231
    ISSN 0093-691X
    DOI 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2022.05.028
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  5. Article: CircRNAs in Xiang pig ovaries among diestrus and estrus stages.

    Niu, Xi / Huang, Yali / Lu, Huan / Li, Sheng / Huang, Shihui / Ran, Xueqin / Wang, Jiafu

    Porcine health management

    2022  Volume 8, Issue 1, Page(s) 29

    Abstract: ... Xiang pig exhibits the special estrus behaviors. CircRNAs are thought to involve in regulation ... of multiple biological processes. However, the potential roles of circRNAs in ovary regulation on Xiang pig ... from the ovarian samples of Xiang pig at estrus and diestrus stages by RNA sequencing method. Of which, 1,995 were ...

    Abstract Background: The fecundity of sows is a trait of major economic in pig industry. The molecular regulation of estrus cycles can affect the fecundity of female animals. Compared with the other pig breeds, Xiang pig exhibits the special estrus behaviors. CircRNAs are thought to involve in regulation of multiple biological processes. However, the potential roles of circRNAs in ovary regulation on Xiang pig estrus are largely unknown.
    Results: 8,937 circRNAs were identified from eight libraries constructed from the ovarian samples of Xiang pig at estrus and diestrus stages by RNA sequencing method. Of which, 1,995 were high confidence circRNAs detected at least two junction reads in each ovary sample and seven circRNAs were validated by RT-PCR method. Furthermore, we identified 290 upregulated and 15 downregulated circRNAs in estrus ovaries. These differentially expressed circRNAs (DECs) derived from 273 host genes. And 207 miRNAs were identified to be targets sponged by 156 DECs with 432 binding sites, containing more than one miRNA binding site in each circRNA. Function enrichment analysis revealed that the host genes and the targets of miRNAs sponged by DECs were enriched in several reproduction-related signaling pathways, such as ovarian steroidogenesis, oocyte maturation, circadian rhythm, estrogen signaling pathway, GnRH signaling pathway, circadian entrainment, and oocyte meiosis. The circRNA-miRNA-mRNA networks revealed that 153 miRNAs interacting with 122 DECs and 86 miRNAs interacting with 84 DECs were involved in ovarian functions and ovarian circadian entrainment and circadian rhythm respectively. The DEC-miRNA-DEG (differentially expressed gene, DEG) networks associated with reproduction-related signaling pathways contained 22 DECs,18 miRNAs and 7 DEGs. 22 DECs were recognized as hub circRNAs during the estrus phase of Xiang pigs.
    Conclusions: The circRNAs that function as miRNA sponges could play a key role in post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression during Xiang pig's estrus cycle.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-06-23
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2835354-7
    ISSN 2055-5660
    ISSN 2055-5660
    DOI 10.1186/s40813-022-00270-1
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  6. Article ; Online: Rapid characterization of non-volatile phenolic compounds reveals the reliable chemical markers for authentication of traditional Chinese medicine Xiang-ru among confusing Elsholtzia species.

    Zeng, Zhen / Zhang, Chen / Hu, Jiadong / Wang, Feiyan / Wu, Ziding / Wang, Jing / Zhang, Jun / Yang, Shuda / Chen, Junfeng / Li, Mingming / Tong, Qi / Qiu, Shi / Chen, Wansheng

    Chinese journal of natural medicines

    2024  Volume 22, Issue 4, Page(s) 375–384

    Abstract: ... utilized in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), known collectively as Xiang-ru. However, due to clinical ... as reliable chemical markers for distinguishing Xiang-ru from closely related Elsholtzia species ...

    Abstract The aerial parts of Mosla chinensis Maxim. and Mosla chinensis cv. 'Jiangxiangru' (MCJ) are widely utilized in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), known collectively as Xiang-ru. However, due to clinical effectiveness concerns and frequent misidentification, the original plants have increasingly been substituted by various species within the genera Elsholtzia and Mosla. The challenge in distinguishing between these genera arises from their similar morphological and metabolic profiles. To address this issue, our study introduced a rapid method for metabolic characterization, employing high-resolution mass spectrometry-based metabolomics. Through detailed biosynthetic and chemometric analyses, we pinpointed five phenolic compounds-salviaflaside, cynaroside, scutellarein-7-O-D-glucoside, rutin, and vicenin-2-among 203 identified compounds, as reliable chemical markers for distinguishing Xiang-ru from closely related Elsholtzia species. This methodology holds promise for broad application in the analysis of plant aerial parts, especially in verifying the authenticity of aromatic traditional medicinal plants. Our findings underscore the importance of non-volatile compounds as dependable chemical markers in the authentication process of aromatic traditional medicinal plants.
    MeSH term(s) Phenols/analysis ; Phenols/chemistry ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal/chemistry ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal/analysis ; Lamiaceae/chemistry ; Lamiaceae/classification ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional ; Metabolomics/methods ; Mass Spectrometry/methods ; Plant Components, Aerial/chemistry
    Chemical Substances Phenols ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-11
    Publishing country China
    Document type Journal Article ; Evaluation Study
    ZDB-ID 2192577-X
    ISSN 1875-5364 ; 2095-6975 ; 1672-3651
    ISSN (online) 1875-5364
    ISSN 2095-6975 ; 1672-3651
    DOI 10.1016/S1875-5364(24)60614-X
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  7. Article ; Online: Longitudinal Expression of Testicular TAS1R3 from Prepuberty to Sexual Maturity in Congjiang Xiang Pigs

    Ting Gong / Weiyong Wang / Houqiang Xu / Yi Yang / Xiang Chen / Lijie Meng / Yongjian Xu / Ziqing Li / Sufang Wan / Qi Mu

    Animals, Vol 11, Iss 2, p

    2021  Volume 437

    Abstract: ... in porcine postnatal development using the Congjiang Xiang pig, a rare Chinese miniature pig breed. Based ...

    Abstract Testicular expression of taste receptor type 1 subunit 3 (T1R3), a sweet/umami taste receptor, has been implicated in spermatogenesis and steroidogenesis in mice. We explored the role of testicular T1R3 in porcine postnatal development using the Congjiang Xiang pig, a rare Chinese miniature pig breed. Based on testicular weights, morphology, and testosterone levels, four key developmental stages were identified in the pig at postnatal days 15–180 (prepuberty: 30 day; early puberty: 60 day; late puberty: 90 day; sexual maturity: 120 day). During development, testicular T1R3 exhibited stage-dependent and cell-specific expression patterns. In particular, T1R3 levels increased significantly from prepuberty to puberty ( p < 0.05), and expression remained high until sexual maturity ( p < 0.05), similar to results for phospholipase Cβ2 (PLCβ2). The strong expressions of T1R3/PLCβ2 were observed at the cytoplasm of elongating/elongated spermatids and Leydig cells. In the eight-stage cycle of the seminiferous epithelium in pigs, T1R3/PLCβ2 levels were higher in the spermatogenic epithelium at stages II–VI than at the other stages, and the strong expressions were detected in elongating/elongated spermatids and residual bodies. The message RNA (mRNA) levels of taste receptor type 1 subunit 1 (T1R1) in the testis showed a similar trend to levels of T1R3. These data indicate a possible role of T1R3 in the regulation of spermatid differentiation and Leydig cell function.
    Keywords T1R3 ; testis ; Congjiang Xiang pig ; developmental biology ; Veterinary medicine ; SF600-1100 ; Zoology ; QL1-991
    Subject code 630 ; 571
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-02-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
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  8. Article: HMB Improves Lipid Metabolism of Bama Xiang Mini-Pigs via Modulating the

    Zheng, Jie / Zheng, Changbing / Song, Bo / Guo, Qiuping / Zhong, Yinzhao / Zhang, Shiyu / Zhang, Lingyu / Duan, Geyan / Li, Fengna / Duan, Yehui

    Frontiers in microbiology

    2021  Volume 12, Page(s) 736997

    Abstract: Here, we used Bama Xiang mini-pigs to explore the effects of different dietary β-hydroxy-β ...

    Abstract Here, we used Bama Xiang mini-pigs to explore the effects of different dietary β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB) levels (0, 0.13, 0.64 or 1.28%) on lipid metabolism of adipose tissue. Results showed that HMB decreased the fat percentage of pigs (linearly,
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-08-16
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2587354-4
    ISSN 1664-302X
    ISSN 1664-302X
    DOI 10.3389/fmicb.2021.736997
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  9. Article: Flavor profile of "Dao Ban Xiang" (a traditional dry-cured meat product in Chinese Huizhou cuisine) at different processing stages in winter and summer.

    Zhu, Hanlin / Li, Ping / Wang, Lin / Huang, Qianli / Xu, Baocai

    Food science & nutrition

    2023  Volume 11, Issue 6, Page(s) 2733–2750

    Abstract: Dao Ban Xiang" is a famous traditional Chinese dry-cured meat product. This study aimed ... to comparatively analyze the difference in the volatile flavor information of "Dao Ban Xiang" produced in winter ...

    Abstract "Dao Ban Xiang" is a famous traditional Chinese dry-cured meat product. This study aimed to comparatively analyze the difference in the volatile flavor information of "Dao Ban Xiang" produced in winter and summer. In this study, we determine the physical and chemical properties, free amino acids (FAAs), free fatty acids (FFAs), and volatile compounds in the four processing stages of samples in winter and summer. The content of FAAs decreased significantly during the curing period in winter while increasing steadily in summer. The content of total FFAs increased in both winter and summer, and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) decreased significantly in summer. The characteristic compound in winter samples is hexanal, nonanal, and (E)-2-octenal, which may mainly come from the degradation of FAAs, while the characteristic compound in winter samples is hexanal, nonanal, and (E)-2-nonenal, which may mainly be derived from the oxidation of FFAs. This study extends our knowledge on flavor from traditional cured meat products at different processing stages in different seasons and could be useful for the standardization of the traditional and regional meat products.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-04
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2703010-6
    ISSN 2048-7177
    ISSN 2048-7177
    DOI 10.1002/fsn3.3225
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  10. Article ; Online: Quercetin serves as the major component of Xiang-lian Pill to ameliorate ulcerative colitis via tipping the balance of STAT1/PPARγ and dictating the alternative activation of macrophage.

    Zhou, Hai-Feng / Yang, Chao / Li, Jun-Yi / He, Yu-Yao / Huang, Yun / Qin, Ren-Jie / Zhou, Qiao-Li / Sun, Fei / Hu, De-Sheng / Yang, Jia

    Journal of ethnopharmacology

    2023  Volume 313, Page(s) 116557

    Abstract: Ethnopharmacological relevance: The traditional Chinese herbal formula, Xiang-lian Pill (XLP), is ...

    Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance: The traditional Chinese herbal formula, Xiang-lian Pill (XLP), is commonly prescribed for ulcerative colitis (UC) patients to relieve their clinical symptom. Nonetheless, the underlying cellular and molecular mechanisms of XLP's anti-UC effect remain incompletely understood.
    Aim of the study: To evaluate the therapeutic effect and elucidate the possible working mechanisms of XLP in UC treatment. The major active component of XLP was also characterized.
    Materials and methods: Colitis was induced in C57BL/6 mice with 3% dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) dissolved in drinking water for 7 consecutive days. The UC mice were grouped and treated with XLP (3640 mg/kg) or vehicle orally during the procedure of DSS induction. Mouse body weight, disease activity index (DAI) score and colon length were recorded. Histopathological changes and inflammatory cell infiltration were evaluated by pathological staining and flow cytometric analysis (FACS). Network pharmacology, bioinformatic analysis, widely targeted and targeted metabolomics analysis were performed to screen the potential effective ingredients and key targets. Bone marrow derived macrophages (BMDMs), peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), RAW264.7 and THP-1 cells were used to dissect the anti-inflammatory effect of XLP.
    Results: Oral administration of XLP ameliorated DSS induced mouse colitis, as evidenced by reduced DAI and colonic inflammatory destruction. FACS results demonstrated that XLP treatment effectively restored immune tolerance in colon, inhibited the generation of monocyte derived macrophages and skewed macrophage polarization into M2 phenotype. Network pharmacology analysis suggested that innate effector modules related to macrophage activation comprise the major targets of XLP, and the counter-regulatory STAT1/PPARγ signaling possibly serves as the critical downstream pathway. Subsequent experiments unveiled an imbalance of STAT1/PPARγ signaling in monocytes derived from UC patients, and validated that XLP suppressed LPS/IFN-γ induced macrophage activation (STAT1 mediated) but facilitated IL-4 induced macrophage M2 polarization (PPARγ dependent). Meanwhile, our data showed that quercetin served as the major component of XLP to recapitulate the regulatory effect on macrophages.
    Conclusion: Our findings revealed that quercetin serves as the major component of XLP that regulates macrophage alternative activation via tipping the balance of STAT1/PPARγ, which provides a mechanistic explanation for the therapeutic effect of XLP in UC treatment.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Mice ; Colitis, Ulcerative/chemically induced ; Colitis, Ulcerative/drug therapy ; Colitis, Ulcerative/metabolism ; PPAR gamma/metabolism ; Quercetin/pharmacology ; Quercetin/therapeutic use ; Quercetin/metabolism ; Leukocytes, Mononuclear/metabolism ; Mice, Inbred C57BL ; Colon ; Colitis/drug therapy ; Macrophages ; Dextran Sulfate/toxicity ; Disease Models, Animal ; STAT1 Transcription Factor/metabolism
    Chemical Substances PPAR gamma ; Quercetin (9IKM0I5T1E) ; Dextran Sulfate (9042-14-2) ; Stat1 protein, mouse ; STAT1 Transcription Factor
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-02
    Publishing country Ireland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 134511-4
    ISSN 1872-7573 ; 0378-8741
    ISSN (online) 1872-7573
    ISSN 0378-8741
    DOI 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116557
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