Zhejiang A & F University

Fermentation of Polygonatum cyrtonema with lactic acid bacteria to improve its flavor, antioxidant, and hypouricemic potential

This study aimed to investigate the transformation of Polygonatum cyrtonema Hua (PCH) by lactic acid bacteria (LAB), including Lactobacillus plantarum (P-5, Z-2, and 28–1) and Lactobacillus pentosus P-7. LAB-fermented PCH (FPCH) altered sugar and acid profiles, along with increas...

Exploring the mechanisms by which the microbiome influences muscle development during early growth in pigs through holo-omics analyses

The gut microbiota is intricately linked to host phenotypes, yet its influence on host early growth and development, especially regarding the development of meat quality traits remains poorly understood. Here, we applied integrative multi-omics analyses of the gut microbiome, met...

Gut microbiota dysbiosis remodels the multi-tissue transcriptional landscape of the host

<title>Abstract</title> Background The gut microbiota exerts a profound influence on host physiology, but its systemic impact on gene expression across diverse tissues remains poorly characterized. Results This study investigated the transcriptional effects of gut microbiota depl...

PmHY5-PmMYB113-mediated anthocyanins biosynthesis underlies flower color variation in industrially important woody ornamental Prunus mume

Prunus mume (Japanese apricot) is an important ornamental woody plant cultivated for over 3000 years particularly in China and East Asia. Its flowers not only have horticultural value but are also rich in flavonoids such as anthocyanins, used in medicine and skincare products by...

Hydrophobic Eutectogels Reinforced by Zn2+-Coordinated Lignin Nanoparticles for Underwater Wearable Electronics

Abstract Wearable flexible sensors for underwater communication and biomotion monitoring are gaining attention. However, developing gel-based strain sensors with high toughness, anti-swelling performance, robust underwater adhesion, and long-term stability remains challenging. He...