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Zeni V, Baliota GV, Benelli G, Canale A, Athanassiou CG. Diatomaceous Earth for Arthropod Pest Control: Back to the Future. Molecules 2021; 26:7487. [PMID: 34946567 PMCID: PMC8706096 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26247487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2021] [Revised: 12/01/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
Abstract
Nowadays, we are tackling various issues related to the overuse of synthetic insecticides. Growing concerns about biodiversity, animal and human welfare, and food security are pushing agriculture toward a more sustainable approach, and research is moving in this direction, looking for environmentally friendly alternatives to be adopted in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) protocols. In this regard, inert dusts, especially diatomaceous earths (DEs), hold a significant promise to prevent and control a wide range of arthropod pests. DEs are a type of naturally occurring soft siliceous sedimentary rock, consisting of the fossilized exoskeleton of unicellular algae, which are called diatoms. Mainly adopted for the control of stored product pests, DEs have found also their use against some household insects living in a dry environment, such as bed bugs, or insects of agricultural interest. In this article, we reported a comprehensive review of the use of DEs against different arthropod pest taxa, such as Acarina, Blattodea, Coleoptera, Diptera, Hemiptera, Hymenoptera, Ixodida, Lepidoptera, when applied either alone or in combination with other techniques. The mechanisms of action of DEs, their real-world applications, and challenges related to their adoption in IPM programs are critically reported.
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- Valeria Zeni
- Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Pisa, via del Borghetto 80, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (V.Z.); (A.C.)
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- Laboratory of Entomology and Agricultural Zoology, Department of Agriculture, Crop Production and Rural Environment, University of Thessaly, Phytokou Str., 38446 Volos, Greece; (G.V.B.); (C.G.A.)
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- Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Pisa, via del Borghetto 80, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (V.Z.); (A.C.)
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- Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Pisa, via del Borghetto 80, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (V.Z.); (A.C.)
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- Laboratory of Entomology and Agricultural Zoology, Department of Agriculture, Crop Production and Rural Environment, University of Thessaly, Phytokou Str., 38446 Volos, Greece; (G.V.B.); (C.G.A.)
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Liu J, Ling Z, Wang J, Xiang T, Xu L, Gu C, Liu R, Xu J, Xu C, Zhou W, Liu Y, Jin Z, Wan Y. In vitro transcriptomes analysis identifies some special genes involved in pathogenicity difference of the Beauveria bassiana against different insect hosts. Microb Pathog 2021; 154:104824. [PMID: 33691180 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2021.104824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2020] [Revised: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 02/19/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Typical entomopathogenic filamentous fungi such as Beauveria bassiana infect susceptible hosts via penetration of insect cuticle. The pathogenicity of B. bassiana strain to diverse insect hosts is different. While the molecular mechanisms of B. bassiana adapt to different insects are not well clear. B. bassiana GXsk1011 is a hyper-virulent strain from silkworm, which was investigated on the metabolic responses to three cuticle extracts of Bombyx mori, Helicoverpa armigera and Clanis bilineata at 24 h by RNA-seq method. A total of 638 up- and 400 down-regulated differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified in B. bassiana grown on H. armigera compared with B. mori, and 910 up- and 401 down-regulated genes for C. bilineata compared with B. mori. Functional categorization showed that DEGs are mainly involved in metabolic processes, localization, catalytic activity and transporter activity. Analysis of 20 highest fold change genes in DEGs showed that when B. bassiana transferred to non-original hosts as H. armigera and C. bilineata, the adhesion (Mad1), protease (Pr2) and cell surface protein (BBA_09174), etc. were down-regulated. While the class III chitinase ChiA2 (BBA_05353, Bbchi-17), major allergen Asp f 2-like protein (BBA_05395, Bb-f2) and nonribosomal peptide synthase, etc. were up-regulated. The secretory lipase that responded to H. armigera and the phosphate permease responded to C. bilineata were also up-regulated in the Top 20 DEGs. These special expressed genes indicate when the B. bassiana transferred to non-original hosts (or called as non-natural hosts), the strain appeared the changes of metabolic response and infection strategies to adapt to new hosts, and implied the key actions of infected adaptation were to break the barrier of different cuticle chitin component and against the immune stress of hosts. This study provided an insight into the B. bassiana that with wide host ranges how to adapt to infect different insect hosts, which will help us to further understand the pathogenesis of B. bassiana infection.
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- Jing Liu
- Laboratory of Invertebrate Pathology and Applied Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400716, China
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- Laboratory of Invertebrate Pathology and Applied Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400716, China
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Basic Medical Science, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, 442000, China
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- Laboratory of Invertebrate Pathology and Applied Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400716, China
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- Laboratory of Invertebrate Pathology and Applied Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400716, China
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- Laboratory of Invertebrate Pathology and Applied Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400716, China
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- Laboratory of Invertebrate Pathology and Applied Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400716, China
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- Laboratory of Invertebrate Pathology and Applied Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400716, China
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- Laboratory of Invertebrate Pathology and Applied Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400716, China
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- Laboratory of Invertebrate Pathology and Applied Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400716, China
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- Laboratory of Invertebrate Pathology and Applied Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400716, China
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Basic Medical Science, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, 442000, China
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- Laboratory of Invertebrate Pathology and Applied Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400716, China.
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Amobonye A, Bhagwat P, Pandey A, Singh S, Pillai S. Biotechnological potential of Beauveria bassiana as a source of novel biocatalysts and metabolites. Crit Rev Biotechnol 2020; 40:1019-1034. [DOI: 10.1080/07388551.2020.1805403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Ayodeji Amobonye
- Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa
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- Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa
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- Centre for Innovation and Translational Research, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa
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- Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa
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Miura N, Ueda M. Evaluation of Unconventional Protein Secretion by Saccharomyces cerevisiae and other Fungi. Cells 2018; 7:cells7090128. [PMID: 30200367 PMCID: PMC6162777 DOI: 10.3390/cells7090128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2018] [Revised: 08/27/2018] [Accepted: 08/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Development of proteome analysis of extracellular proteins has revealed that a wide variety of proteins, including fungal allergens are present outside the cell. These secreted allergens often do not contain known secretion signal sequences. Recent research progress shows that some fungal allergens are secreted by unconventional secretion pathways, including autophagy- and extracellular-vesicle-dependent pathways. However, secretion pathways remain unknown for the majority of extracellular proteins. This review summarizes recent data on unconventional protein secretion in Saccharomyces cerevisiae and other fungi. Particularly, methods for evaluating unconventional protein secretion are proposed for fungal species, including S. cerevisiae, a popular model organism for investigating protein secretion pathways.
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- Natsuko Miura
- Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Osaka Prefecture University, Sakai 599-8531, Japan.
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- Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University, Kyoto 606-8502, Japan.
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Srisuksam C, Punya J, Wattanachaisaereekul S, Toopaang W, Cheevadhanarak S, Tanticharoen M, Amnuaykanjanasin A. The reducing clade IIb polyketide synthase PKS14 acts as a virulence determinant of the entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana. FEMS Microbiol Lett 2018; 365:5001423. [DOI: 10.1093/femsle/fny131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2017] [Accepted: 05/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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- Chettida Srisuksam
- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), 113 Thailand Science Park, Phayonyothin Rd., Tambon Khlong Nueng, Amphoe Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), 113 Thailand Science Park, Phayonyothin Rd., Tambon Khlong Nueng, Amphoe Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- School of Bioresources and Technology, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), Bangkok 10140 Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), 113 Thailand Science Park, Phayonyothin Rd., Tambon Khlong Nueng, Amphoe Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- School of Bioresources and Technology, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), Bangkok 10140 Thailand
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- School of Bioresources and Technology, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), Bangkok 10140 Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), 113 Thailand Science Park, Phayonyothin Rd., Tambon Khlong Nueng, Amphoe Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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Berestetskiy AO, Ivanova AN, Petrova MO, Prokof’eva DS, Stepanycheva EA, Uspanov AM, Lednev GR. Comparative Analysis of the Biological Activity and Chromatographic Profiles of the Extracts of Beauveria bassiana and B. pseudobassiana Cultures Grown on Different Nutrient Substrates. Microbiology (Reading) 2018. [DOI: 10.1134/s0026261718020030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Konstantinovas C, de Oliveira Mendes TA, Vannier-Santos MA, Lima-Santos J. Modulation of Human Immune Response by Fungal Biocontrol Agents. Front Microbiol 2017; 8:39. [PMID: 28217107 PMCID: PMC5289975 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2017.00039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2016] [Accepted: 01/06/2017] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Although the vast majority of biological control agents is generally regarded as safe for humans and environment, the increased exposure of agriculture workers, and consumer population to fungal substances may affect the immune system. Those compounds may be associated with both intense stimulation, resulting in IgE-mediated allergy and immune downmodulation induced by molecules such as cyclosporin A and mycotoxins. This review discusses the potential effects of biocontrol fungal components on human immune responses, possibly associated to infectious, inflammatory diseases, and defective defenses.
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- Cibele Konstantinovas
- Departamento de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz Ilhéus, Brazil
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- Biologia Celular Parasitária, Instituto Gonçalo Moniz, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz Salvador, Brazil
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- Departamento de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz Ilhéus, Brazil
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Simon-Nobbe B, Denk U, Pöll V, Rid R, Breitenbach M. The spectrum of fungal allergy. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 2007; 145:58-86. [PMID: 17709917 DOI: 10.1159/000107578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 283] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Fungi can be found throughout the world. They may live as saprophytes, parasites or symbionts of animals and plants in indoor as well as outdoor environment. For decades, fungi belonging to the ascomycota as well as to the basidiomycota have been known to cause a broad panel of human disorders. In contrast to pollen, fungal spores and/or mycelial cells may not only cause type I allergy, the most prevalent disease caused by molds, but also a large number of other illnesses, including allergic bronchopulmonary mycoses, allergic sinusitis, hypersensitivity pneumonitis and atopic dermatitis; and, again in contrast to pollen-derived allergies, fungal allergies are frequently linked with allergic asthma. Sensitization to molds has been reported in up to 80% of asthmatic patients. Although research on fungal allergies dates back to the 19th century, major improvements in the diagnosis and therapy of mold allergy have been hampered by the fact that fungal extracts are highly variable in their protein composition due to strain variabilities, batch-to-batch variations, and by the fact that extracts may be prepared from spores and/or mycelial cells. Nonetheless, about 150 individual fungal allergens from approximately 80 mold genera have been identified in the last 20 years. First clinical studies with recombinant mold allergens have demonstrated their potency in clinical diagnosis. This review aims to give an overview of the biology of molds and diseases caused by molds in humans, as well as a detailed summary of the latest results on recombinant fungal allergens.
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Aalberse RC. Assessment of allergen cross-reactivity. Clin Mol Allergy 2007; 5:2. [PMID: 17291349 PMCID: PMC1797810 DOI: 10.1186/1476-7961-5-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2007] [Accepted: 02/09/2007] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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The prediction of allergen cross-reactivity is currently largely based on linear sequence data, but will soon include 3D information on homology among surface exposed residues. To evaluate procedures for these predictions, we need ways to quantitatively assess actual cross-reactivity between two allergens. Three parameters are mentioned: 1) the fraction of the epitopes that is cross-reactive; 2) the fraction of IgE that is cross-reactive; 3) the relative affinity of the interaction between IgE and the two allergens. This editorial briefly compares direct binding protocols with the often more appropriate reciprocal inhibition protocols. The latter type of protocol provides information on symmetric versus asymmetric cross-reactivity, and thus on the distinction between complete (= sensitising) allergens versus incomplete, cross-reacting allergens. The need to define the affinity threshold of the assay and a caveat on the use of serum pools are also discussed.
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- Rob C Aalberse
- Sanquin Research and Karl Landsteiner Laboratory, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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