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View article: Ontogenetic variation in the gut microbiota of <i>Kyphosus sydneyanus</i> : a comparative analysis
Ontogenetic variation in the gut microbiota of <i>Kyphosus sydneyanus</i> : a comparative analysis Open
Gut microbiota can be shaped by host-related (e.g., species, diet) and environmental (e.g., habitat, geography) factors. Gut microbiota of the herbivorous fish family Kyphosidae vary between individuals and gut sections and can be influenc…
View article: Characterizing the trophic ecology of herbivorous coral reef fishes using stable isotope and fatty acid biomarkers
Characterizing the trophic ecology of herbivorous coral reef fishes using stable isotope and fatty acid biomarkers Open
Understanding the trophic ecology of herbivorous and detritivorous fishes is essential for evaluating their ecological roles in coral reef ecosystems. In this study, we combined bulk stable isotope (δ 15 N and δ 13 C) and fatty acid analys…
View article: Reconstructing pre-European marine habitats using archaeological assemblages: A case-study from the Ōtata midden, New Zealand
Reconstructing pre-European marine habitats using archaeological assemblages: A case-study from the Ōtata midden, New Zealand Open
View article: In silico Evaluation of Potential Bioactive Peptides of Phycoerythrins from Selected Rhodophytes
In silico Evaluation of Potential Bioactive Peptides of Phycoerythrins from Selected Rhodophytes Open
Background Rhodophytes typically possess a higher protein content than Chlorophytes and members of Class Phaeophyceae. The predominant proteins in rhodophytes are phycobiliproteins, constituting up to 50% of the overall protein composition…
View article: Fatty acid biomarkers reveal maternal energy allocation strategies in spawning Snapper ( <i>Chrysophrys auratus</i> )
Fatty acid biomarkers reveal maternal energy allocation strategies in spawning Snapper ( <i>Chrysophrys auratus</i> ) Open
View article: Overcoming Shifting Baselines: Paleo‐Behaviour Reveals Industrial Revolution as Tipping Point
Overcoming Shifting Baselines: Paleo‐Behaviour Reveals Industrial Revolution as Tipping Point Open
Human activities have significantly altered coastal ecosystems worldwide. The phenomenon of shifting baselines syndrome (SBS) complicates our understanding of these changes, masking the true scale of human impacts. This study investigates …
View article: Hindguts of <i>Kyphosus sydneyanus</i> harbor phylogenetically and genomically distinct <i>Alistipes</i> capable of degrading algal polysaccharides and diazotrophy
Hindguts of <i>Kyphosus sydneyanus</i> harbor phylogenetically and genomically distinct <i>Alistipes</i> capable of degrading algal polysaccharides and diazotrophy Open
The genus Alistipes ( Bacteroidota ) is most often associated with human clinical samples and livestock. However, Alistipes are also prevalent in the hindgut of the marine herbivorous fish Kyphosus sydneyanus (Silver Drummer), and analysis…
View article: <i>Bacteroidia</i> and <i>Clostridia</i> are equipped to degrade a cascade of polysaccharides along the hindgut of the herbivorous fish <i>Kyphosus sydneyanus</i>
<i>Bacteroidia</i> and <i>Clostridia</i> are equipped to degrade a cascade of polysaccharides along the hindgut of the herbivorous fish <i>Kyphosus sydneyanus</i> Open
The gut microbiota of the marine herbivorous fish Kyphosus sydneyanus are thought to play an important role in host nutrition by supplying short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) through fermentation of dietary red and brown macroalgae. Here, usin…
View article: Bacteroidia and Clostridia genomes collectively encode for a progressive cascade of marine polysaccharide degradation along the hindgut of the herbivorous fish<i>Kyphosus sydneyanus</i>
Bacteroidia and Clostridia genomes collectively encode for a progressive cascade of marine polysaccharide degradation along the hindgut of the herbivorous fish<i>Kyphosus sydneyanus</i> Open
The gut microbiota of the marine herbivorous fish Kyphosus sydneyanus are thought to play an important role in host nutrition by supplying short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) through fermentation of dietary macroalgae. Here, we assembled 645 me…
View article: Chakrabartyella piscis gen. nov., sp. nov., a member of the family Lachnospiraceae, isolated from the hindgut of the marine herbivorous fish Kyphosus sydneyanus
Chakrabartyella piscis gen. nov., sp. nov., a member of the family Lachnospiraceae, isolated from the hindgut of the marine herbivorous fish Kyphosus sydneyanus Open
A Gram-stain-negative, non˗spore-forming, rod˗shaped, obligately anaerobic bacterium, designated strain BP5G T , was isolated from the hindgut of a silver drummer ( Kyphosus sydneyanus ) fish collected from the Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand. P…
View article: Host individual and gut location are more important in gut microbiota community composition than temporal variation in the marine herbivorous fish Kyphosus sydneyanus
Host individual and gut location are more important in gut microbiota community composition than temporal variation in the marine herbivorous fish Kyphosus sydneyanus Open
View article: Sources of variation in community composition of the hindgut microbiota in two tropical Kyphosus species
Sources of variation in community composition of the hindgut microbiota in two tropical Kyphosus species Open
Gut microbiota play a fundamental role in the nutrition of many vertebrate herbivores through foregut and hindgut fermentation of plant carbohydrates. Some species of marine herbivorous fishes contain moderate to high levels of short-chain…
View article: High‐throughput Method for Novel Medium Development for Culture of Anaerobic Gut Bacteria
High‐throughput Method for Novel Medium Development for Culture of Anaerobic Gut Bacteria Open
Gut microbiota play important roles in the health of their host and detailed investigation of these organisms requires in vitro culture. Culturing strictly anaerobic bacteria can be a challenge as the gut environment they inhabit is nutrit…
View article: Tannockella kyphosi gen. nov., sp. nov., a member of the family Erysipelotrichaceae, isolated from the hindgut of the marine herbivorous fish Kyphosus sydneyanus
Tannockella kyphosi gen. nov., sp. nov., a member of the family Erysipelotrichaceae, isolated from the hindgut of the marine herbivorous fish Kyphosus sydneyanus Open
A Gram-stain-positive, non-spore-forming, rod-shaped, obligately anaerobic bacterium, designated strain BP52G T , was isolated from the hindgut of a Silver Drummer ( Kyphosus sydneyanus ) fish collected from the Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand. …
View article: Distinct microbiota composition and fermentation products indicate functional compartmentalization in the hindgut of a marine herbivorous fish
Distinct microbiota composition and fermentation products indicate functional compartmentalization in the hindgut of a marine herbivorous fish Open
Many marine herbivorous fishes harbour diverse microbial communities in the hindgut that can play important roles in host health and nutrition. Kyphosus sydneyanus is a temperate marine herbivorous fish that feeds predominantly on brown se…
View article: Fucoidan Extracted From Sporophyll of Undaria pinnatifida Grown in Weihai, China – Chemical Composition and Comparison of Antioxidant Activity of Different Molecular Weight Fractions
Fucoidan Extracted From Sporophyll of Undaria pinnatifida Grown in Weihai, China – Chemical Composition and Comparison of Antioxidant Activity of Different Molecular Weight Fractions Open
Fucoidan is a multifunctional marine carbohydrate polymer that differs in its chemical composition and bioactivity both between seaweed species and within species from different locations across the globe. In this study, fucoidan was extra…
View article: Effects of Location and Season on Seaweed Spectral Signatures
Effects of Location and Season on Seaweed Spectral Signatures Open
Remote sensing is an effective tool for applications such as discriminating plant species, detecting plant diseases or drought, and mapping aquatic vegetation such as seagrasses and seaweeds. Each plant species has a unique spectral reflec…
View article: Effects of Different Doses of Eucalyptus Oil From Eucalyptus globulus Labill on Respiratory Tract Immunity and Immune Function in Healthy Rats
Effects of Different Doses of Eucalyptus Oil From Eucalyptus globulus Labill on Respiratory Tract Immunity and Immune Function in Healthy Rats Open
Eucalyptol (1,8-cineole), the major constituent of eucalyptus oil (EO), was used in traditional medicine as a remedy for colds and bronchitis. This study aimed at clarifying the effect of eucalyptol on respiratory immune function of CD8 an…
View article: Seaweed utilisation in New Zealand
Seaweed utilisation in New Zealand Open
The commercial landscape of seaweed use in New Zealand (NZ) has shifted and evolved since it was last reviewed in 2006. One of the largest changes saw the introduction of Macrocystis pyrifera and green-lipped mussel spat (which is landed a…
View article: Effects of preparation method on the biochemical characterization and cytotoxic activity of New Zealand surf clam extracts
Effects of preparation method on the biochemical characterization and cytotoxic activity of New Zealand surf clam extracts Open
View article: Cytotoxicity of Extracts from New Zealand Surf Clams Against Organ Cancer Cell Lines
Cytotoxicity of Extracts from New Zealand Surf Clams Against Organ Cancer Cell Lines Open
In this study, we examined the cytotoxic effects of four fractions from three species of New Zealand (NZ) surf clam on four common organ cancer cells. In most cases, a dose- and time-dependent inhibition on the proliferation of the cancer …
View article: Fucoidan Extracted from the New Zealand Undaria pinnatifida—Physicochemical Comparison against Five Other Fucoidans: Unique Low Molecular Weight Fraction Bioactivity in Breast Cancer Cell Lines
Fucoidan Extracted from the New Zealand Undaria pinnatifida—Physicochemical Comparison against Five Other Fucoidans: Unique Low Molecular Weight Fraction Bioactivity in Breast Cancer Cell Lines Open
Fucoidan, the complex fucose-containing sulphated polysaccharide varies considerably in structure, composition, and bioactivity, depending on the source, species, seasonality, and extraction method. In this study, we examined five fucoidan…
View article: Investigation of Different Molecular Weight Fucoidan Fractions Derived from New Zealand Undaria pinnatifida in Combination with GroA Therapy in Prostate Cancer Cell Lines
Investigation of Different Molecular Weight Fucoidan Fractions Derived from New Zealand Undaria pinnatifida in Combination with GroA Therapy in Prostate Cancer Cell Lines Open
Fucoidan, a sulfated polysaccharide extracted from brown seaweeds, has been shown to possess various antioxidant, anticoagulant, antiviral, and anticancer functions. In this study, we focused on low molecular weight fucoidan (LMWF) which w…
View article: Fucoidan Extracted from Undaria pinnatifida: Source for Nutraceuticals/Functional Foods
Fucoidan Extracted from Undaria pinnatifida: Source for Nutraceuticals/Functional Foods Open
The importance of fucoidan as a functional ingredient in food, health products, and pharmaceutics is well-recognized due to its beneficial biological effects. Fucoidan is usually extracted from brown seaweeds, including Undaria pinnatifida…
View article: The natural compound fucoidan from New Zealand Undaria pinnatifida synergizes with the ERBB inhibitor lapatinib enhancing melanoma growth inhibition
The natural compound fucoidan from New Zealand Undaria pinnatifida synergizes with the ERBB inhibitor lapatinib enhancing melanoma growth inhibition Open
Melanoma remains one of the most aggressive and therapy-resistant cancers. Finding new treatments to improve patient outcomes is an ongoing effort. We previously demonstrated that melanoma relies on the activation of ERBB signaling, specif…