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  1. Article ; Online: Sustainable Fish Feeds with Insects and Probiotics Positively Affect Freshwater and Marine Fish Gut Microbiota

    Imām, Ḥasan / Rimoldi, Simona / Saroglia, Giulio / Terova, Genciana

    Animals. 2023 May 14, v. 13, no. 10

    2023  

    Abstract: Aquaculture is the fastest-growing agricultural industry in the world. Fishmeal is an essential component of commercial fish diets, but its long-term sustainability is a concern. Therefore, it is important to find alternatives to fishmeal that have a ... ...

    Abstract Aquaculture is the fastest-growing agricultural industry in the world. Fishmeal is an essential component of commercial fish diets, but its long-term sustainability is a concern. Therefore, it is important to find alternatives to fishmeal that have a similar nutritional value and, at the same time, are affordable and readily available. The search for high-quality alternatives to fishmeal and fish oil has interested researchers worldwide. Over the past 20 years, different insect meals have been studied as a potential alternate source of fishmeal in aquafeeds. On the other hand, probiotics—live microbial strains—are being used as dietary supplements and showing beneficial effects on fish growth and health status. Fish gut microbiota plays a significant role in nutrition metabolism, which affects a number of other physiological functions, including fish growth and development, immune regulation, and pathogen resistance. One of the key reasons for studying fish gut microbiota is the possibility to modify microbial communities that inhabit the intestine to benefit host growth and health. The development of DNA sequencing technologies and advanced bioinformatics tools has made metagenomic analysis a feasible method for researching gut microbes. In this review, we analyze and summarize the current knowledge provided by studies of our research group on using insect meal and probiotic supplements in aquafeed formulations and their effects on different fish gut microbiota. We also highlight future research directions to make insect meals a key source of proteins for sustainable aquaculture and explore the challenges associated with the use of probiotics. Insect meals and probiotics will undoubtedly have a positive effect on the long-term sustainability and profitability of aquaculture.
    Keywords DNA ; agricultural industry ; animal growth ; aquaculture ; aquaculture feeds ; bioinformatics ; fish meal ; fish oils ; freshwater ; growth and development ; health status ; insect meal ; insects ; intestinal microorganisms ; intestines ; marine fish ; metabolism ; metagenomics ; nutrition ; nutritive value ; pathogens ; probiotics ; profitability
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2023-0514
    Publishing place Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
    Document type Article ; Online
    ZDB-ID 2606558-7
    ISSN 2076-2615
    ISSN 2076-2615
    DOI 10.3390/ani13101633
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  2. Article ; Online: Application of graph-based indices to map and develop a connectivity importance index for large mammal conservation in a tropical region

    Mohammad Imam Hasan Reza / Nur Hairunnisa Rafaai / Saiful Arif Abdullah

    Ecological Indicators, Vol 140, Iss , Pp 109008- (2022)

    A case study in Selangor State, Peninsular Malaysia

    2022  

    Abstract: Land use changes are driving the fragmentation of natural habitats in Peninsular Malaysia, even within protected areas, which results in a loss of habitat connections. This process directly affects wildlife species, many of which are threatened with ... ...

    Abstract Land use changes are driving the fragmentation of natural habitats in Peninsular Malaysia, even within protected areas, which results in a loss of habitat connections. This process directly affects wildlife species, many of which are threatened with extinction, especially large mammals. To better conserve wildlife, these natural habitats must be linked both structurally and functionally. However, sparse data exists for this geographic region with regards to landscape connectivity and the connectivity importance of habitat patches, and this lack may hinder conservation efforts. To close this knowledge gap, we measured landscape connectivity and the connectivity importance of habitat patches in Selangor State of Peninsular Malaysia, and within its protected area system. We used two large mammals as focal species and graph-based connectivity indices (i.e., probability of connectivity) to map and develop a connectivity importance index (CII). Selangor has poor landscape connectivity for large mammals. CII showed only the two largest habitat patches in the study area have a high connectivity importance. All protected areas situated at hilly sites and those with less human interference yielded a high connectivity importance. However, large parts of habitat patches with a high connectivity importance are located outside the protected areas. These findings demonstrate the importance of considering connectivity indices for large mammals when planning protected area placement. Our study provides an approach to evaluate and plan for land conservation targeting wildlife, but also inform wise land use development.
    Keywords Biodiversity ; Connectivity indices ; Conservation planning ; Land use ; Protected area management ; Tropical forest ; Ecology ; QH540-549.5
    Subject code 333
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-07-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Elsevier
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  3. Article ; Online: Chitinase and Insect Meal in Aquaculture Nutrition

    Imam Hasan / Francesco Gai / Simona Cirrincione / Simona Rimoldi / Giulio Saroglia / Genciana Terova

    Fishes, Vol 8, Iss 12, p

    A Comprehensive Overview of the Latest Achievements

    2023  Volume 607

    Abstract: The aquaculture industry is looking for sustainable alternatives to conventional fish meals in fish feed, and insect-based meals are proving to be a promising solution. These meals are nutritionally optimal as they have a high protein content and an ... ...

    Abstract The aquaculture industry is looking for sustainable alternatives to conventional fish meals in fish feed, and insect-based meals are proving to be a promising solution. These meals are nutritionally optimal as they have a high protein content and an ideal amino acid profile. However, the presence of chitin, a component of the insect exoskeleton in these meals presents both an opportunity and a challenge. Chitosan, a derivative of chitin, is known to improve the physiological functions of fish, including growth, immunity, and disease resistance. While chitin and its derivative chitosan offer several physiological benefits, their presence can affect the digestibility of feed in some fish species, making the inclusion of insect-based meals in aquafeeds complex. While studies suggest positive effects, some problems, such as reduced growth rates in certain species, emphasize the need for further research on chitin digestion in fish. Chitinase, an enzyme that breaks down chitin, is being investigated as a potential solution to improve the nutritional value of insect meals in aquafeed. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the applications, benefits, and challenges of using chitinase in aquaculture, highlighting the enzyme’s role in improving feed digestibility, disease control, and environmental sustainability. Extensive research is required to fully understand the potential of chitinase enzymes in aquaculture and to optimize their applications in this dynamic field. Overall, this review provides insight into the evolving landscape of insect-based meals and the applications of chitinase enzymes within sustainable aquaculture practices.
    Keywords chitinase ; insect meal ; chitin degradation ; fungal chitinase ; aquaculture nutrition ; Biology (General) ; QH301-705.5 ; Genetics ; QH426-470
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  4. Article: Supramolecular Ionic Liquid Gels for Enzyme Entrapment.

    Imam, Hasan T / Hill, Kyle / Reid, Andrew / Mix, Stefan / Marr, Patricia C / Marr, Andrew C

    ACS sustainable chemistry & engineering

    2023  Volume 11, Issue 18, Page(s) 6829–6837

    Abstract: Reported herein is an entrapment method for enzyme immobilization that does not require the formation of new covalent bonds. Ionic liquid supramolecular gels are formed containing enzymes that can be shaped into gel beads and act as recyclable ... ...

    Abstract Reported herein is an entrapment method for enzyme immobilization that does not require the formation of new covalent bonds. Ionic liquid supramolecular gels are formed containing enzymes that can be shaped into gel beads and act as recyclable immobilized biocatalysts. The gel was formed from two components, a hydrophobic phosphonium ionic liquid and a low molecular weight gelator derived from the amino acid phenylalanine. Gel-entrapped lipase from
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-24
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2168-0485
    ISSN 2168-0485
    DOI 10.1021/acssuschemeng.3c00517
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  5. Article ; Online: The RNA Binding Proteins YTHDC1 and FMRP Regulate the Nuclear Export of

    Kim, Geon-Woo / Imam, Hasan / Siddiqui, Aleem

    Journal of virology

    2021  Volume 95, Issue 13, Page(s) e0009721

    Abstract: YTHDC1 and fragile X mental retardation protein (FMRP) ... ...

    Abstract YTHDC1 and fragile X mental retardation protein (FMRP) bind
    MeSH term(s) Active Transport, Cell Nucleus/genetics ; Adenosine/analogs & derivatives ; Adenosine/chemistry ; Carrier Proteins/metabolism ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Cell Nucleus/metabolism ; DNA Replication/genetics ; DNA, Viral/chemistry ; Fragile X Mental Retardation Protein/genetics ; Fragile X Mental Retardation Protein/metabolism ; Gene Expression Regulation, Viral/genetics ; Hepatitis B virus/genetics ; Humans ; Nerve Tissue Proteins/genetics ; Nerve Tissue Proteins/metabolism ; RNA Splicing Factors/genetics ; RNA Splicing Factors/metabolism ; RNA Stability/genetics ; Transcription, Genetic/genetics ; Virus Replication/genetics
    Chemical Substances Carrier Proteins ; DNA, Viral ; FMR1 protein, human ; Nerve Tissue Proteins ; RNA Splicing Factors ; YTHDC1 protein, human ; Fragile X Mental Retardation Protein (139135-51-6) ; N-methyladenosine (CLE6G00625) ; Adenosine (K72T3FS567)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-06-10
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 80174-4
    ISSN 1098-5514 ; 0022-538X
    ISSN (online) 1098-5514
    ISSN 0022-538X
    DOI 10.1128/JVI.00097-21
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  6. Article: Biocatalytic Generation of

    Tehami, Maryam / Imam, Hasan Tanvir / Abdullah, Iskandar / Hosford, Joseph / Wong, Xiao Juie / Rahman, Noorsaadah Abd / Wong, Lu Shin

    ACS sustainable chemistry & engineering

    2024  Volume 12, Issue 7, Page(s) 2678–2685

    Abstract: 1,4-Benzoxazines are important motifs in many pharmaceuticals and can be formed by a reaction sequence involving the oxidation ... ...

    Abstract 1,4-Benzoxazines are important motifs in many pharmaceuticals and can be formed by a reaction sequence involving the oxidation of
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-02
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2168-0485
    ISSN 2168-0485
    DOI 10.1021/acssuschemeng.3c06758
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  7. Article ; Online: A novel bivalent interaction mode underlies a non-catalytic mechanism for Pin1-mediated protein kinase C regulation.

    Chen, Xiao-Ru / Dixit, Karuna / Yang, Yuan / McDermott, Mark I / Imam, Hasan Tanvir / Bankaitis, Vytas A / Igumenova, Tatyana I

    eLife

    2024  Volume 13

    Abstract: Regulated hydrolysis of the phosphoinositide phosphatidylinositol(4,5)-bis-phosphate to diacylglycerol and inositol-1,4,5- ... ...

    Abstract Regulated hydrolysis of the phosphoinositide phosphatidylinositol(4,5)-bis-phosphate to diacylglycerol and inositol-1,4,5-P
    MeSH term(s) NIMA-Interacting Peptidylprolyl Isomerase/metabolism ; NIMA-Interacting Peptidylprolyl Isomerase/chemistry ; NIMA-Interacting Peptidylprolyl Isomerase/genetics ; Humans ; Protein Binding ; Protein Kinase C/metabolism ; Protein Kinase C/chemistry ; Protein Kinase C/genetics ; Protein Conformation
    Chemical Substances NIMA-Interacting Peptidylprolyl Isomerase ; PIN1 protein, human (EC 5.2.1.8) ; Protein Kinase C (EC 2.7.11.13)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-30
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 2687154-3
    ISSN 2050-084X ; 2050-084X
    ISSN (online) 2050-084X
    ISSN 2050-084X
    DOI 10.7554/eLife.92884
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  8. Article ; Online: Gross and Histomorphological Study of the Ovary and Oviduct of Turkey Hen with Especial Emphasis on the Sperm-Host Gland

    Mohammad Rafiqul Islam / Imam Hasan / Nure Zannat Monisha / Marya Afrin

    The Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Medicine, Vol 45, Iss

    2021  Volume 1

    Abstract: Turkey bird is one of the popular poultry species which is reared primarily for meat production and considered as one of the major sources of animal protein. With such importance of this species, this study was designed to investigate the gross and ... ...

    Abstract Turkey bird is one of the popular poultry species which is reared primarily for meat production and considered as one of the major sources of animal protein. With such importance of this species, this study was designed to investigate the gross and histomorphology of the ovary and oviduct with especial emphasis on sperm-host glands of the turkey hen involving ten mature female turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo). The present study highlighted the distribution pattern of sperm-host glands (SHGs) in the oviduct of turkey hen that has a potential role in producing a fertile egg in poultry industries. The oviduct of turkey consists of the infundibulum, magnum, isthmus, uterus, and vagina which are sole distributors for making nutrition enriched egg. The tissue samples were collected from the ovary, different segments of the oviduct and especially uterovaginal junction (UVJ) and infundiomagnal junction of the oviduct. The ovaries and the oviducts were dissected and fixed in Bouins solution and processed for a light microscopic study. Histologically, the left ovary of turkey consisted of an outer cortex and inner medulla, with different stages of follicles. In all areas of the oviduct except the infundibulum and vagina, the tunica mucosa epithelium was lined with ciliated pseudo stratified columnar epithelium, and the lamina propria-submucosa contained branched tubular glands. Sperm-storage tubules were observed in the uterovaginal junction and infundibulo-magnum junction. These tubules were mostly branched, slightly coiled and extended into the lamina propria from the bases of the mucosal folds. These glands had proximal and distal parts; the proximal part was lined by pseudostratified columnar epithelium and distal part by non-ciliated simple columnar epithelium. The number of sperm host glands was more at uterovaginal junction than infundibulomagnal junction. The sperm-host glands might play a functional role in the storage and release of spermatozoa from the SHGs in response to oviposition or ovulation. The results ...
    Keywords turkey ; ovary ; oviduct ; sperm host gland ; histomorphology ; Veterinary medicine ; SF600-1100
    Subject code 630
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-06-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher University of Baghdad, College of Veterinary Medicine
    Document type Article ; Online
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  9. Article ; Online: Hematobiochemical and histopathological alterations of kidney and testis due to exposure of 4G cell phone radiation in mice

    Imam Hasan / Tanjina Amin / Md. Rafiqul Alam / Mohammad Rafiqul Islam

    Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol 28, Iss 5, Pp 2933-

    2021  Volume 2942

    Abstract: The radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation emitted by smart phones on biological systems has wide media coverage and public concern in recent years. The aim of this study was to explore the effects of fourth-generation cell phone radiation exposure on ... ...

    Abstract The radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation emitted by smart phones on biological systems has wide media coverage and public concern in recent years. The aim of this study was to explore the effects of fourth-generation cell phone radiation exposure on hematological (Total leukocyte count, Total erythrocyte count, and hemoglobin %), biochemical (Serum creatinine) parameters, and histopathological changes in the kidney and testis of Swiss albino mice. A total of 30 male Swiss albino mice weighing 45–65 g was randomly divided into three groups (n = 10). The first group A was the control group, the second group B, was exposed to 40 minutes of mobile phone radiation daily, the third group C was exposed to 60 minutes of radiation daily from two 2400 Megahertz fourth-generation connected mobile phones for 60 days, respectively. The electromagnetic radiation frequency radiometer measured the frequency of electromagnetic radiation emitted from cell phones. The specific absorption rate was calculated as 0.087 W/kg. The control group was kept under similar conditions, but the electromagnetic field was not given for the same period. All the mice were sacrificed at the end of the experiment. The blood samples were collected for hematobiochemical study, and then kidney and testis tissues were collected for histopathological study. Results of the study showed that the body weight and total erythrocyte count values were significantly (p < 0.05) decreased while total leukocyte count, hemoglobin %, and serum creatinine values were significantly (p < 0.05) increased in both the radiation exposure groups relative to the control group. Histopathological observation showed the kidney of 60 minutes exposed mice interstitial inflammation that causes marked mononuclear cellular infiltration compared to the 40 minutes and control mice. Compared to control mice, histopathological examinations of testicular tissue from the exposed mice, showed irregular in shapes and non-uniform sizes and fewer spermatogenic cells layer that leads ...
    Keywords Mobile phone radiation ; Haematology ; Serum creatinine ; Kidney ; Testis ; Biology (General) ; QH301-705.5
    Subject code 630
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-05-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Elsevier
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  10. Article: Application of graph-based indices to map and develop a connectivity importance index for large mammal conservation in a tropical region: A case study in Selangor State, Peninsular Malaysia

    Reza, Mohammad Imam Hasan / Rafaai, Nur Hairunnisa / Abdullah, Saiful Arif

    Ecological indicators. 2022 July, v. 140

    2022  

    Abstract: Land use changes are driving the fragmentation of natural habitats in Peninsular Malaysia, even within protected areas, which results in a loss of habitat connections. This process directly affects wildlife species, many of which are threatened with ... ...

    Abstract Land use changes are driving the fragmentation of natural habitats in Peninsular Malaysia, even within protected areas, which results in a loss of habitat connections. This process directly affects wildlife species, many of which are threatened with extinction, especially large mammals. To better conserve wildlife, these natural habitats must be linked both structurally and functionally. However, sparse data exists for this geographic region with regards to landscape connectivity and the connectivity importance of habitat patches, and this lack may hinder conservation efforts. To close this knowledge gap, we measured landscape connectivity and the connectivity importance of habitat patches in Selangor State of Peninsular Malaysia, and within its protected area system. We used two large mammals as focal species and graph-based connectivity indices (i.e., probability of connectivity) to map and develop a connectivity importance index (CII). Selangor has poor landscape connectivity for large mammals. CII showed only the two largest habitat patches in the study area have a high connectivity importance. All protected areas situated at hilly sites and those with less human interference yielded a high connectivity importance. However, large parts of habitat patches with a high connectivity importance are located outside the protected areas. These findings demonstrate the importance of considering connectivity indices for large mammals when planning protected area placement. Our study provides an approach to evaluate and plan for land conservation targeting wildlife, but also inform wise land use development.
    Keywords anthropogenic activities ; case studies ; conservation areas ; extinction ; habitat connectivity ; mammals ; probability ; tropics ; wildlife ; Malaysia
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2022-07
    Publishing place Elsevier Ltd
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 2036774-0
    ISSN 1872-7034 ; 1470-160X
    ISSN (online) 1872-7034
    ISSN 1470-160X
    DOI 10.1016/j.ecolind.2022.109008
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