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Piau TB, de Queiroz Rodrigues A, Paulini F. Insulin-like growth factor (IGF) performance in ovarian function and applications in reproductive biotechnologies. Growth Horm IGF Res 2023; 72-73:101561. [PMID: 38070331 DOI: 10.1016/j.ghir.2023.101561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 11/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
Abstract
The role of the insulin-like growth factor (IGF) system has attracted close attention. The activity of IGF binding proteins (IGFBPs) within the ovary has not been fully elucidated to date. These proteins bind to IGF with an equal, or greater, affinity than to the IGF1 receptor, thus being in the main position to regulate IGF signalling, in addition to extending the half-life of IGFs within the bloodstream and promoting IGF storage in specific tissue niches. IGF1 has an important part in cell proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis. Considering the importance of IGFs in oocyte maturation, this review sought to elucidate aspects including: IGF production mechanisms; constituent members of their family and their respective functions; the role that these factors play during folliculogenesis, together with their functions during oocyte maturation and apoptosis, and their performance during luteal development. This review also explores the role of IGFs in biotechnological applications, focusing specifically on animal genetic gain.
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- Tathyana Benetis Piau
- University of Brasília, Institute of Biological Sciences, Department of Physiological Sciences, Brasília, DF 70910-900, Brazil
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- University of Brasília, Institute of Biological Sciences, Department of Physiological Sciences, Brasília, DF 70910-900, Brazil
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- University of Brasília, Institute of Biological Sciences, Department of Physiological Sciences, Brasília, DF 70910-900, Brazil.
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Alhaider AK. Insulin-like growth factor-1 improves in vitro meiotic resumption of dromedary camel (Camelus Dromedarius) oocytes. Anim Reprod 2023; 20:e20220105. [PMID: 37416869 PMCID: PMC10321681 DOI: 10.1590/1984-3143-ar2022-0105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023] Open
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Despite relatively high maturation rate of in vitro matured oocytes in the dromedary camel, however, blastocyst production is very low after in vitro fertilization (IVF). Herein, the influences of oocyte collection method (follicular aspiration vs slicing; Experiment I), the addition of Insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) to the maturation medium (Experiment II) on in vitro maturation (IVM) of oocyte were investigated. Although the nuclear maturation did not differ regardless of collecting method, follicular aspiration led to lower degeneration rates than those in controls (P < 0.05). The percentages of oocytes at MII were greater in the presence of IGF-1 than in its absence (71.9% vs 48.4%, respectively, P<0.05). Additionally, the percentages of degenerated oocytes were higher in the control group compared to oocytes cultured in the presence of IGF-I (23.6% vs 10.4%, respectively, P<0.05). IGF-I treatment improved the quality of MII matured oocytes as evidenced by the decrease of cathepsin B (CTSB) activity, a marker of poor quality oocytes, when compared to control ones (P < 0.05). In conclusion, follicular aspiration decreased the degeneration rate; however, it had no effect on completion of maturation. IGF-I enhanced the IVM of oocyte and decreased degeneration rate.
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- Abdulrahman Khalid Alhaider
- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, Alahsa, Saudi Arabia
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Lu Z, Liu N, Huang H, Wang Y, Tu T, Qin X, Wang X, Zhang J, Su X, Tian J, Bai Y, Luo H, Yao B, Zhang H. Recombinant expression of IGF-1 and LR3 IGF-1 fused with xylanase in Pichia pastoris. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2023:10.1007/s00253-023-12606-0. [PMID: 37261455 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-023-12606-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 05/07/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) is a pleiotropic protein hormone and has become an attractive therapeutic target because of its multiple roles in various physiological processes, including growth, development, and metabolism. However, its production is hindered by low heterogenous protein expression levels in various expression systems and hard to meet the needs of clinical and scientific research. Here, we report that human IGF-1 and its analog Long R3 IGF-1 (LR3 IGF-1) are recombinant expressed and produced in the Pichia pastoris (P. pastoris) expression system through being fused with highly expressed xylanase XynCDBFV. Furthermore, purified IGF-1 and LR3 IGF-1 display excellent bioactivity of cell proliferation compared to the standard IGF-1. Moreover, higher heterologous expression levels of the fusion proteins XynCDBFV-IGF-1 and XynCDBFV-LR3 IGF-1 are achieved by fermentation in a 15-L bioreactor, reaching up to about 0.5 g/L XynCDBFV-IGF-1 and 1 g/L XynCDBFV-TEV-LR3 IGF-1. Taken together, high recombinant expression of bioactive IGF-1 and LR3 IGF-1 is acquired with the assistance of xylanase as a fusion partner in P. pastoris, which could be used for both clinical and scientific applications. KEY POINTS: • Human IGF-1 and LR3 IGF-1 are produced in the P. pastoris expression system. • Purified IGF-1 and LR3 IGF-1 show bioactivity comparable to the standard IGF-1. • High heterologous expression of IGF-1 and LR3 IGF-1 is achieved by fermentation in a bioreactor.
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- Zequn Lu
- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, 471000, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, 471000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China.
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Peserico A, Di Berardino C, Capacchietti G, Camerano Spelta Rapini C, Liverani L, Boccaccini AR, Russo V, Mauro A, Barboni B. IVM Advances for Early Antral Follicle-Enclosed Oocytes Coupling Reproductive Tissue Engineering to Inductive Influences of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin and Ovarian Surface Epithelium Coculture. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24076626. [PMID: 37047595 PMCID: PMC10095509 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24076626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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In vitro maturation (IVM) is not a routine assisted reproductive technology (ART) for oocytes collected from early antral (EA) follicles, a large source of potentially available gametes. Despite substantial improvements in IVM in the past decade, the outcomes remain low for EA-derived oocytes due to their reduced developmental competences. To optimize IVM for ovine EA-derived oocytes, a three-dimensional (3D) scaffold-mediated follicle-enclosed oocytes (FEO) system was compared with a validated cumulus-oocyte complex (COC) protocol. Gonadotropin stimulation (eCG and/or hCG) and/or somatic cell coculture (ovarian vs. extraovarian-cell source) were supplied to both systems. The maturation rate and parthenogenetic activation were significantly improved by combining hCG stimulation with ovarian surface epithelium (OSE) cells coculture exclusively on the FEO system. Based on the data, the paracrine factors released specifically from OSE enhanced the hCG-triggering of oocyte maturation mechanisms by acting through the mural compartment (positive effect on FEO and not on COC) by stimulating the EGFR signaling. Overall, the FEO system performed on a developed reproductive scaffold proved feasible and reliable in promoting a synergic cytoplasmatic and nuclear maturation, offering a novel cultural strategy to widen the availability of mature gametes for ART.
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- Alessia Peserico
- Department of Bioscience and Technology for Food, Agriculture and Environment, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy
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- Department of Bioscience and Technology for Food, Agriculture and Environment, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy
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- Department of Bioscience and Technology for Food, Agriculture and Environment, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy
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- Department of Bioscience and Technology for Food, Agriculture and Environment, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy
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- Institute of Biomaterials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
- DGS S.p.A., 00142 Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Biomaterials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Bioscience and Technology for Food, Agriculture and Environment, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy
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- Department of Bioscience and Technology for Food, Agriculture and Environment, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy
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- Department of Bioscience and Technology for Food, Agriculture and Environment, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy
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Barrera SS, Naranjo-Gomez JS, Rondón-Barragán IS. Thermoprotective molecules: Effect of insulin-like growth factor type I (IGF-1) in cattle oocytes exposed to high temperatures. Heliyon 2023; 9:e14375. [PMID: 36967889 PMCID: PMC10036656 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e14375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/13/2023] Open
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The adverse effects of heat stress (HS) on the welfare and productivity of cattle are the result of the associated hyperthermia and the physiological and behavioral mechanisms performed by the animal to regulate body temperature. The negative effects of HS on in vitro oocyte maturation and in vitro bovine embryo production have been reported; being one of the major concerns due to economic and productive losses, and several mechanisms have been implemented to reduce its impact. These mechanisms include supplementation of the medium with hormones, adjuvants, identification of protective genes, among others. This review aims to explore the cellular and molecular mechanisms of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) during in vitro and in vivo maturation of bovine oocytes and its thermoprotective effect under HS. Although the supplementation of the culture medium during oocyte maturation with IGF-1 has been implemented during the last years, there are still controversial results, however, supplementation with low concentration showed a positive effect on maturation and thermoprotection of oocytes exposed to higher temperatures. Additionally, IGF-1 is involved in multiple cellular pathways, and it may regulate cell apoptosis in cases of HS and protect oocyte competence under in vitro conditions.
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Liu H, Guo Q, Zhang L, Tian X, Ma X, Zhang J, Li X. The insulin-like growth factor 1 stimulates ovarian steroidogenesis and oocyte maturation in spotted steed Hemibarbus maculatus. J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol 2022; 224:106159. [PMID: 35931326 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsbmb.2022.106159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Revised: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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The insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1) plays important roles in fish reproduction. To understand the role of IGF1 in steroidogenesis and oocyte maturation, we investigated expression pattern and functions of Igf1 during in vitro maturation of spotted steed (Hemibarbus maculatus) oocytes. Igf1 expression quantified by qPCR and western blotting revealed that both Igf1 mRNA and protein was significantly increased in mature follicles. The immunofluorescence analyses showed IGF1 protein signal was detected in the theca cells of ovarian follicles during vitellogenesis stage, and in both theca cells and granulosa cells of matured oocytes. Incubation of ovarian follicles with recombinant IGF1 (rIGF1) significantly enhanced the rate of spotted steed oocyte germinal vesicle breakdown (GVBD), a marker of oocyte maturation. qPCR analysis showed that the transcription of steroidogenesis-related genes (3β-hsd, 20β-hsd, Cyp17a and Cyp19a1a) were influenced after IGF1 treatment. In addition, the expression profiles of receptors of Igf1, Fsh and Lh indicated that a cross talk response to IGF1 induced oocyte maturation. Furthermore, IGF1 treatment did not affect ERK protein expression but significantly upregulated CyclinB and AKT protein expression. All together, these findings help us to understand the molecular mechanism of IGF1 in regulation ovarian steroidogenesis and oocyte maturation of spotted steed.
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- Huifen Liu
- College of Fisheries, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, PR China; College of Fisheries, Engineering Technology Research Center of Henan Province for Aquatic Animal Cultivation, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, PR China.
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- College of Fisheries, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, PR China; College of Fisheries, Engineering Technology Research Center of Henan Province for Aquatic Animal Cultivation, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, PR China.
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- College of Fisheries, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, PR China; College of Fisheries, Engineering Technology Research Center of Henan Province for Aquatic Animal Cultivation, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, PR China.
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- College of Fisheries, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, PR China; College of Fisheries, Engineering Technology Research Center of Henan Province for Aquatic Animal Cultivation, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, PR China.
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- College of Fisheries, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, PR China; College of Fisheries, Engineering Technology Research Center of Henan Province for Aquatic Animal Cultivation, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, PR China.
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- College of Fisheries, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, PR China; College of Fisheries, Engineering Technology Research Center of Henan Province for Aquatic Animal Cultivation, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, PR China.
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- College of Fisheries, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, PR China; College of Fisheries, Engineering Technology Research Center of Henan Province for Aquatic Animal Cultivation, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, PR China.
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Pleiotropic Effects of IGF1 on the Oocyte. Cells 2022; 11:cells11101610. [PMID: 35626647 PMCID: PMC9140015 DOI: 10.3390/cells11101610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Revised: 05/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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A woman’s endocrine system plays a crucial role in orchestrating cellular interactions throughout her life. The growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth factor (IGF) system appears to impact crucial reproductive events and cell types of the ovary, such as granulosa cells, theca cells, and oocytes. Further, IGF1 is a cornerstone during embryonic development and influences predominantly developing and pre-antral follicles. In this commentary, we will emphasize the pleiotropic effects of IGF1 on physiological processes inside the egg. Herein, we will provide a brief overview on IGF1 related cell signal transduction pathways during the maturation and aging of oocytes. We aim to elucidate from a molecular and biochemical point of view if IGF1 in women with metabolic imbalances such as obesity or diabetes could be used in clinics as a novel, reliable estimator for the developmental competence of an oocyte.
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Cao Y, Lu X, Dai Y, Li Y, Liu F, Zhou W, Li J, Zheng B. Proteomic analysis of body wall and coelomic fluid in Sipunculus nudus. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2021; 111:16-24. [PMID: 33460719 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2021.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2020] [Revised: 12/29/2020] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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In order to make clear the protein compositions of Sipunculus nudus and investigate its immune-related proteins, proteomic analysis was performed on body wall and coelomic fluid of Sipunculus nudus. A total of 1659 proteins were identified, and 539 proteins were differentially expressed in the coelomic fluid compared to those in the body wall, of which 415 proteins were up-regulated while 124 proteins were down-regulated. Gene Ontology (GO) analysis showed that the GO terms involved in the two parts of Sipunculus nudus were similar, with metabolic processes, catalytic activity and cell occupying the top categories of biological process, molecular function and cellular component, respectively. KEGG pathway analysis showed that 49 pathways in body wall and 48 in coelomic fluid were mapped respectively, and these pathways were mainly related to cellular processes, environmental information processing, genetic information processing and metabolism. The COG analysis showed that 757 proteins from body wall and 889 from coelomic fluid were classified into 26 COG categories, respectively. Pfam annotation revealed the mainly immune-related proteins contained in Sipunculus nudus, such as insulin-like growth factor binding protein, catalase, basement membrane proteoglycan, titin. Our research provides the first proteomic information of Sipunculus nudus, which contributes to the study of functional proteins in Sipunculus nudus and is of great significance for the application of Sipunculus nudus in functional foods and medicines.
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- Yupo Cao
- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, Fujian, China; Key Laboratory of Tropical Crop Products Processing of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Agricultural Products Processing Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Zhanjiang, 524001, Guangdong, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Crop Products Processing of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Agricultural Products Processing Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Zhanjiang, 524001, Guangdong, China; Hainan Key Laboratory of Storage and Processing of Fruits and Vegetables, Zhanjiang, 524001, Guangdong, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Crop Products Processing of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Agricultural Products Processing Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Zhanjiang, 524001, Guangdong, China; Hainan Key Laboratory of Storage and Processing of Fruits and Vegetables, Zhanjiang, 524001, Guangdong, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Crop Products Processing of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Agricultural Products Processing Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Zhanjiang, 524001, Guangdong, China; Hainan Key Laboratory of Storage and Processing of Fruits and Vegetables, Zhanjiang, 524001, Guangdong, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Crop Products Processing of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Agricultural Products Processing Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Zhanjiang, 524001, Guangdong, China; Hainan Key Laboratory of Storage and Processing of Fruits and Vegetables, Zhanjiang, 524001, Guangdong, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Crop Products Processing of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Agricultural Products Processing Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Zhanjiang, 524001, Guangdong, China; Hainan Key Laboratory of Storage and Processing of Fruits and Vegetables, Zhanjiang, 524001, Guangdong, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Crop Products Processing of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Agricultural Products Processing Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Zhanjiang, 524001, Guangdong, China; Hainan Key Laboratory of Storage and Processing of Fruits and Vegetables, Zhanjiang, 524001, Guangdong, China.
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, Fujian, China.
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