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Díaz-Casado ME, González-García P, López-Herrador S, Hidalgo-Gutiérrez A, Jiménez-Sánchez L, Barriocanal-Casado E, Bakkali M, van de Lest CHA, Corral-Sarasa J, Zaal EA, Berkers CR, López LC. Oral β-RA induces metabolic rewiring leading to the rescue of diet-induced obesity. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis 2024; 1870:167283. [PMID: 38851305 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbadis.2024.167283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Revised: 05/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
Abstract
Obesity represents a significant health challenge, intricately linked to conditions such as type II diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and hepatic steatosis. Several existing obesity treatments exhibit limited efficacy, undesirable side effects or a limited capability to maintain therapeutics effects in the long-term. Recently, modulation Coenzyme Q (CoQ) metabolism has emerged as a promising target for treatment of metabolic syndrome. This potential intervention could involve the modulation of endogenous CoQ biosynthesis by the use of analogs of the precursor of its biosynthesis, such as β-resorcylic acid (β-RA). Here, we show that oral supplementation with β-RA, incorporated into the diet of diet-induced obese (DIO) mice, leads to substantial weight loss. The anti-obesity effects of β-RA are partially elucidated through the normalization of mitochondrial CoQ metabolism in white adipose tissue (WAT). Additionally, we identify an HFN4α/LXR-dependent transcriptomic activation of the hepatic lipid metabolism that contributes to the anti-obesity effects of β-RA. Consequently, β-RA mitigates WAT hypertrophy, prevents hepatic steatosis, counteracts metabolic abnormalities in WAT and liver, and enhances glucose homeostasis by reducing the insulin/glucagon ratio and plasma levels of gastric inhibitory peptide (GIP). Moreover, pharmacokinetic evaluation of β-RA supports its translational potential. Thus, β-RA emerges as an efficient, safe, and translatable therapeutic option for the treatment and/or prevention of obesity, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).
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Affiliation(s)
- María Elena Díaz-Casado
- Departamento de Fisiología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain; Instituto de Biotecnología, Centro de Investigación Biomédica, Universidad de Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria Ibs. Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain; Instituto de Biotecnología, Centro de Investigación Biomédica, Universidad de Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria Ibs. Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain; Instituto de Biotecnología, Centro de Investigación Biomédica, Universidad de Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain; Instituto de Biotecnología, Centro de Investigación Biomédica, Universidad de Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain; Department of Neurology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY 10032, USA; GENYO, Centre for Genomics and Oncological Research, Genomic Medicine Department, Pfizer-University of Granada-Andalusian Regional Government, 18016 Granada, Spain
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- Departamento de Genética, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
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- Division of Cell Biology, Metabolism & Cancer, Department of Biomolecular Health Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, 3508 TD Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Division of Cell Biology, Metabolism & Cancer, Department of Biomolecular Health Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, 3508 TD Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Division of Cell Biology, Metabolism & Cancer, Department of Biomolecular Health Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, 3508 TD Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain; Instituto de Biotecnología, Centro de Investigación Biomédica, Universidad de Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria Ibs. Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fragilidad y Envejecimiento Saludable (CIBERFES), 18016 Granada, Spain.
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Saadi S, Bakkali N, Martín-Blázquez R, Badih A, Bakkali M. The Multivariate Regression Models Suggested as Standardising Tools for Categorising Solitarious and Gregarious Groups of the Main Pest Locust, Schistocerca gregaria, Produce Reproducible Results. INSECTS 2024; 15:102. [PMID: 38392521 PMCID: PMC10889186 DOI: 10.3390/insects15020102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
Abstract
Outbreaks of the desert locust Schistocerca gregaria affect some of the poorest parts of Africa, with devastating outcomes. The key to understanding and dealing with this problematic adaptation to environmental changes is comparing gregarious and solitarious locusts, either in nature or in laboratories. Categorising locusts and detecting changes in their phase status is key to such comparisons, which have been hitherto based on applying mathematical models that use behavioural parameters and that each laboratory has to build anew for each experiment. All the models used thus far are different from one another. This implies differences in the tools used for the different experiments and by the different laboratories and, thus, potential noise in the results and interpretations. Standardising the way locusts are categorised is necessary if we want to reduce noise and errors. It is crucial if we seek to make the results and interpretations transferable and comparable between experiments and laboratories for such an important research area. To tackle this problem, we suggested two models as possible standardising tools. However, the problem of a lack of standardised tools re-emerged due to the doubts cast on the validity of those models. Here, we use samples from independent S. gregaria populations in order to test and validate those models. We discuss how successful the two models were at categorising solitarious, intermediate (transient), and gregarious nymph and adult S. gregaria samples. We highlight shortcomings and make more specific recommendations on the use of those models based on the precision differences they show when categorising solitarious and gregarious S. gregaria nymph and adult samples. Overall, both models have proven to be valid since their results were largely replicated and seem reproducible.
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- Somia Saadi
- Departamento de Genética, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Granada, Fuentenueva S/N, 18071 Granada, Spain
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- Departamento de Genética, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Granada, Fuentenueva S/N, 18071 Granada, Spain
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- Estación Biológica de Doñana, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Avenida Américo Vespucio 26, Isla de la Cartuja, 41092 Sevilla, Spain
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- Departamento de Ciencias Naturales, Agora Granada College International School, Urbanización Llanos de Silva S/N, 18230 Atarfe, Spain
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- Departamento de Genética, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Granada, Fuentenueva S/N, 18071 Granada, Spain
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Toga K, Yokoi K, Bono H. Meta-Analysis of Transcriptomes in Insects Showing Density-Dependent Polyphenism. INSECTS 2022; 13:864. [PMID: 36292812 PMCID: PMC9604164 DOI: 10.3390/insects13100864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Revised: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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With increasing public data, a statistical analysis approach called meta-analysis, which combines transcriptome results obtained from multiple studies, has succeeded in providing novel insights into targeted biological processes. Locusts and aphids are representative of insect groups that exhibit density-dependent plasticity. Although the physiological mechanisms underlying density-dependent polyphenism have been identified in aphids and locusts, the underlying molecular mechanisms remain largely unknown. In this study, we performed a meta-analysis of public transcriptomes to gain additional insights into the molecular underpinning of density-dependent plasticity. We collected RNA sequencing data of aphids and locusts from public databases and detected differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between crowded and isolated conditions. Gene set enrichment analysis was performed to reveal the characteristics of the DEGs. DNA replication (GO:0006260), DNA metabolic processes (GO:0006259), and mitotic cell cycle (GO:0000278) were enriched in response to crowded conditions. To date, these processes have scarcely been the focus of research. The importance of the oxidative stress response and neurological system modifications under isolated conditions has been highlighted. These biological processes, clarified by meta-analysis, are thought to play key roles in the regulation of density-dependent plasticity.
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- Kouhei Toga
- Laboratory of BioDX, PtBio Co-Creation Research Center, Genome Editing Innovation Center, Hiroshima University, 3-10-23 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima City 739-0046, Japan
- Laboratory of Genome Informatics, Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life, Hiroshima University, 3-10-23 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima City 739-0046, Japan
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- Insect Design Technology Module, Division of Insect Advanced Technology, Institute of Agrobiological Sciences, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO), 1-2 Owashi, Tsukuba 305-8634, Japan
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- Laboratory of BioDX, PtBio Co-Creation Research Center, Genome Editing Innovation Center, Hiroshima University, 3-10-23 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima City 739-0046, Japan
- Laboratory of Genome Informatics, Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life, Hiroshima University, 3-10-23 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima City 739-0046, Japan
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González-García P, Díaz-Casado ME, Hidalgo-Gutiérrez A, Jiménez-Sánchez L, Bakkali M, Barriocanal-Casado E, Escames G, Chiozzi RZ, Völlmy F, Zaal EA, Berkers CR, Heck AJR, López LC. The Q-junction and the inflammatory response are critical pathological and therapeutic factors in CoQ deficiency. Redox Biol 2022; 55:102403. [PMID: 35863266 PMCID: PMC9301574 DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2022.102403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Revised: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Defects in Coenzyme Q (CoQ) metabolism have been associated with primary mitochondrial disorders, neurodegenerative diseases and metabolic conditions. The consequences of CoQ deficiency have not been fully addressed, and effective treatment remains challenging. Here, we use mice with primary CoQ deficiency (Coq9R239X), and we demonstrate that CoQ deficiency profoundly alters the Q-junction, leading to extensive changes in the mitochondrial proteome and metabolism in the kidneys and, to a lesser extent, in the brain. CoQ deficiency also induces reactive gliosis, which mediates a neuroinflammatory response, both of which lead to an encephalopathic phenotype. Importantly, treatment with either vanillic acid (VA) or β-resorcylic acid (β-RA), two analogs of the natural precursor for CoQ biosynthesis, partially restores CoQ metabolism, particularly in the kidneys, and induces profound normalization of the mitochondrial proteome and metabolism, ultimately leading to reductions in gliosis, neuroinflammation and spongiosis and, consequently, reversing the phenotype. Together, these results provide key mechanistic insights into defects in CoQ metabolism and identify potential disease biomarkers. Furthermore, our findings clearly indicate that the use of analogs of the CoQ biosynthetic precursor is a promising alternative therapy for primary CoQ deficiency and has potential for use in the treatment of more common neurodegenerative and metabolic diseases that are associated with secondary CoQ deficiency.
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- Pilar González-García
- Departamento de Fisiología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Granada, 18016, Granada, Spain; Instituto de Biotecnología, Centro de Investigación Biomédica, Universidad de Granada, 18016, Granada, Spain
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Granada, 18016, Granada, Spain; Instituto de Biotecnología, Centro de Investigación Biomédica, Universidad de Granada, 18016, Granada, Spain
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Granada, 18016, Granada, Spain; Instituto de Biotecnología, Centro de Investigación Biomédica, Universidad de Granada, 18016, Granada, Spain
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- Departamento de Genética, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Granada, 18071, Granada, Spain
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- GENYO, Centre for Genomics and Oncological Research, Genomic Medicine Department, Pfizer-University of Granada-Andalusian Regional Government, 18016, Granada, Spain
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Granada, 18016, Granada, Spain; Instituto de Biotecnología, Centro de Investigación Biomédica, Universidad de Granada, 18016, Granada, Spain
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- Biomolecular Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics, Bijvoet Center for Biomolecular Research and Utrecht Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Utrecht University, 3584CH, Utrecht, Netherlands; Netherlands Proteomics Centre, Padualaan 8, 3584 CH, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Biomolecular Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics, Bijvoet Center for Biomolecular Research and Utrecht Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Utrecht University, 3584CH, Utrecht, Netherlands; Netherlands Proteomics Centre, Padualaan 8, 3584 CH, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Netherlands Proteomics Centre, Padualaan 8, 3584 CH, Utrecht, the Netherlands; Division of Cell Biology, Metabolism & Cancer, Department of Biomolecular Health Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, 3508 TD, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Netherlands Proteomics Centre, Padualaan 8, 3584 CH, Utrecht, the Netherlands; Division of Cell Biology, Metabolism & Cancer, Department of Biomolecular Health Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, 3508 TD, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Biomolecular Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics, Bijvoet Center for Biomolecular Research and Utrecht Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Utrecht University, 3584CH, Utrecht, Netherlands; Netherlands Proteomics Centre, Padualaan 8, 3584 CH, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Granada, 18016, Granada, Spain; Instituto de Biotecnología, Centro de Investigación Biomédica, Universidad de Granada, 18016, Granada, Spain.
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González-García P, Hidalgo-Gutiérrez A, Mascaraque C, Barriocanal-Casado E, Bakkali M, Ziosi M, Abdihankyzy UB, Sánchez-Hernández S, Escames G, Prokisch H, Martín F, Quinzii CM, López LC. Coenzyme Q10 modulates sulfide metabolism and links the mitochondrial respiratory chain to pathways associated to one carbon metabolism. Hum Mol Genet 2020; 29:3296-3311. [PMID: 32975579 PMCID: PMC7724311 DOI: 10.1093/hmg/ddaa214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2020] [Revised: 09/03/2020] [Accepted: 09/23/2020] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
Abstract
Abnormalities of one carbon, glutathione and sulfide metabolisms have recently emerged as novel pathomechanisms in diseases with mitochondrial dysfunction. However, the mechanisms underlying these abnormalities are not clear. Also, we recently showed that sulfide oxidation is impaired in Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) deficiency. This finding leads us to hypothesize that the therapeutic effects of CoQ10, frequently administered to patients with primary or secondary mitochondrial dysfunction, might be due to its function as cofactor for sulfide:quinone oxidoreductase (SQOR), the first enzyme in the sulfide oxidation pathway. Here, using biased and unbiased approaches, we show that supraphysiological levels of CoQ10 induces an increase in the expression of SQOR in skin fibroblasts from control subjects and patients with mutations in Complex I subunits genes or CoQ biosynthetic genes. This increase of SQOR induces the downregulation of the cystathionine β-synthase and cystathionine γ-lyase, two enzymes of the transsulfuration pathway, the subsequent downregulation of serine biosynthesis and the adaptation of other sulfide linked pathways, such as folate cycle, nucleotides metabolism and glutathione system. These metabolic changes are independent of the presence of sulfur aminoacids, are confirmed in mouse models, and are recapitulated by overexpression of SQOR, further proving that the metabolic effects of CoQ10 supplementation are mediated by the overexpression of SQOR. Our results contribute to a better understanding of how sulfide metabolism is integrated in one carbon metabolism and may explain some of the benefits of CoQ10 supplementation observed in mitochondrial diseases.
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- Pilar González-García
- Instituto de Biotecnología, Centro de Investigación Biomédica, Universidad de Granada, Granada 18016, Spain
- Departamento de Fisiología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Granada, Granada 18016, Spain
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- Instituto de Biotecnología, Centro de Investigación Biomédica, Universidad de Granada, Granada 18016, Spain
- Departamento de Fisiología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Granada, Granada 18016, Spain
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Granada, Granada 18016, Spain
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- Instituto de Biotecnología, Centro de Investigación Biomédica, Universidad de Granada, Granada 18016, Spain
- Departamento de Fisiología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Granada, Granada 18016, Spain
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- Departamento de Genética, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Granada, Granada 18071, Spain
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- Department of Neurology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York 10032, NY, USA
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- Instituto de Biotecnología, Centro de Investigación Biomédica, Universidad de Granada, Granada 18016, Spain
- Departamento de Fisiología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Granada, Granada 18016, Spain
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- Institute of Human Genetics, Technische Universität München, München 81675, Germany
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- Genomic Medicine Department, Centre for Genomics and Oncological Research, Granada 18007, Spain
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- Department of Neurology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York 10032, NY, USA
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- Instituto de Biotecnología, Centro de Investigación Biomédica, Universidad de Granada, Granada 18016, Spain
- Departamento de Fisiología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Granada, Granada 18016, Spain
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González‐Serna MJ, Cordero PJ, Ortego J. Insights into the neutral and adaptive processes shaping the spatial distribution of genomic variation in the economically important Moroccan locust ( Dociostaurus maroccanus). Ecol Evol 2020; 10:3991-4008. [PMID: 32489626 PMCID: PMC7244894 DOI: 10.1002/ece3.6165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2019] [Revised: 02/12/2020] [Accepted: 02/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
Abstract
Understanding the processes that shape neutral and adaptive genomic variation is a fundamental step to determine the demographic and evolutionary dynamics of pest species. Here, we use genomic data obtained via restriction site-associated DNA sequencing to investigate the genetic structure of Moroccan locust (Dociostaurus maroccanus) populations from the westernmost portion of the species distribution (Iberian Peninsula and Canary Islands), infer demographic trends, and determine the role of neutral versus selective processes in shaping spatial patterns of genomic variation in this pest species of great economic importance. Our analyses showed that Iberian populations are characterized by high gene flow, whereas the highly isolated Canarian populations have experienced strong genetic drift and loss of genetic diversity. Historical demographic reconstructions revealed that all populations have passed through a substantial genetic bottleneck around the last glacial maximum (~21 ka BP) followed by a sharp demographic expansion at the onset of the Holocene, indicating increased effective population sizes during warm periods as expected from the thermophilic nature of the species. Genome scans and environmental association analyses identified several loci putatively under selection, suggesting that local adaptation processes in certain populations might not be impeded by widespread gene flow. Finally, all analyses showed few differences between outbreak and nonoutbreak populations. Integrated pest management practices should consider high population connectivity and the potential importance of local adaptation processes on population persistence.
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- María José González‐Serna
- Grupo de Investigación de la Biodiversidad Genética y CulturalInstituto de Investigación en Recursos Cinegéticos – IREC – (CSIC, UCLM, JCCM)Ciudad RealSpain
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- Grupo de Investigación de la Biodiversidad Genética y CulturalInstituto de Investigación en Recursos Cinegéticos – IREC – (CSIC, UCLM, JCCM)Ciudad RealSpain
- Departamento de Ciencia y Tecnología Agroforestal y GenéticaEscuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Agrónomos (ETSIA)Universidad de Castilla‐La Mancha (UCLM)Ciudad RealSpain
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- Department of Integrative EcologyEstación Biológica de Doñana – EBD – (CSIC)SevilleSpain
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Ayali A. The puzzle of locust density-dependent phase polyphenism. CURRENT OPINION IN INSECT SCIENCE 2019; 35:41-47. [PMID: 31326696 DOI: 10.1016/j.cois.2019.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2019] [Revised: 06/11/2019] [Accepted: 06/22/2019] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
Abstract
Locust density-dependent phase polyphenism presents a quintessential example of environmentally induced plasticity. Almost a century of research has yielded ample knowledge regarding the multitude of ecological, physiological, and molecular phase-dependent characteristics. This short review highlights the considerable advances that have been made in our understanding of the locust's extreme plasticity and the highly complex nature of the phase phenomenon. Several challenges in locust research resulting from this unique complexity are also presented. It is concluded that the joint, interdisciplinary collaborative efforts, already underway, hold the promise of translating our ample knowledge into a complete solution to untangling the locust phase puzzle.
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- Amir Ayali
- The School of Zoology and The Sagol School of Neuroscience, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel.
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Seebacher F, Krause J. Epigenetics of Social Behaviour. Trends Ecol Evol 2019; 34:818-830. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tree.2019.04.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2018] [Revised: 04/04/2019] [Accepted: 04/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Parker C, Bernaola L, Lee BW, Elmquist D, Cohen A, Marshall A, Hepler J, Pekarcik A, Justus E, King K, Lee TY, Esquivel C, Hauri K, McCullough C, Hadden W, Ragozzino M, Roth M, Villegas J, Kraus E, Becker M, Mulcahy M, Chen R, Mittapelly P, Clem CS, Skinner R, Josek T, Pearlstein D, Tetlie J, Tran A, Auletta A, Benkert E, Tussey D. Entomology in the 21st Century: Tackling Insect Invasions, Promoting Advancements in Technology, and Using Effective Science Communication-2018 Student Debates. JOURNAL OF INSECT SCIENCE (ONLINE) 2019; 19:4. [PMID: 31268545 PMCID: PMC6608551 DOI: 10.1093/jisesa/iez069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
Abstract
The 2018 student debates of the Entomological Society of America were held at the Joint Annual Meeting for the Entomological Societies of America, Canada, and British Columbia in Vancouver, BC. Three unbiased introductory speakers and six debate teams discussed and debated topics under the theme 'Entomology in the 21st Century: Tackling Insect Invasions, Promoting Advancements in Technology, and Using Effective Science Communication'. This year's debate topics included: 1) What is the most harmful invasive insect species in the world? 2) How can scientists diffuse the stigma or scare factor surrounding issues that become controversial such as genetically modified organisms, agricultural biotechnological developments, or pesticide chemicals? 3) What new/emerging technologies have the potential to revolutionize entomology (other than Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats)? Introductory speakers and debate teams spent approximately 9 mo preparing their statements and arguments and had the opportunity to share this at the Joint Annual Meeting with an engaged audience.
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- Casey Parker
- University of Florida, Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, Vero Beach, FL
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- Louisiana State University, Department of Entomology, Baton Rouge, LA
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- Washington State University, Department of Entomology, Pullman, WA
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- Washington State University, Department of Entomology, Pullman, WA
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- Washington State University, Department of Entomology, Pullman, WA
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- Washington State University, Department of Entomology, Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center, Wenatchee, WA
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- Washington State University, Department of Entomology, Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center, Wenatchee, WA
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- The Ohio State University, Department of Entomology, Wooster, OH
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- The Ohio State University, Department of Entomology, Wooster, OH
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- The Ohio State University, Department of Entomology, Columbus, OH
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- The Ohio State University, Department of Entomology, Columbus, OH
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- The Ohio State University, Department of Entomology, Wooster, OH
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- Michigan State University, Department of Entomology, East Lansing, MI
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- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Plant and Environmental Science, Blacksburg, VA
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- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Department of Entomology, Also H Smith Jr AREC, Winchester, VA
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- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Department of Entomology, Blacksburg, VA
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- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Department of Entomology, Blacksburg, VA
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- Louisiana State University, Department of Entomology, Baton Rouge, LA
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- Louisiana State University, Department of Entomology, Baton Rouge, LA
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- Louisiana State University, Department of Entomology, Baton Rouge, LA
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- Louisiana State University, Department of Entomology, Baton Rouge, LA
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- Louisiana State University, Department of Entomology, Baton Rouge, LA
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- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Department of Entomology, Urbana, IL
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- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Department of Entomology, Urbana, IL
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- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Department of Entomology, Urbana, IL
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- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Department of Entomology, Urbana, IL
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- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Department of Entomology, Urbana, IL
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- University of Minnesota, Department of Entomology, St Paul, MN
| | - Anthony Auletta
- University of Minnesota, Department of Entomology, St Paul, MN
| | - Edwin Benkert
- University of Minnesota, Department of Entomology, St Paul, MN
| | - Dylan Tussey
- University of Florida, Entomology and Nematology Department, Gainesville, FL
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