JI Hong

　　 　　

1. Basic Information

Hong, JI

Dr. of Agri., Professor of Fisheries Science

Supervisor of Doctoral/Master's Candidates

Birthday: 20-09-1967

Nationality: China

Institutional address: Xinong road 22#,Yangling ,shaanxi Province,People’s republic of China,71200

Email: jihong@nwsuaf.edu.cn

2. Educational Experience

Dr. of Agri.- in Biological Production (2000-2004)

Graduate school of Biosphere Science, Hiroshima University, Japan

M.S.- in Feed Science (1995-1998)

College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest Agriculture University, China

B.S.–in Aquaculture (1985-1989)

Department of Aquaculture, DaLian Fisheries University, China

3. Research Status

Have undertaken more than 20 scientific research projects (4 National Natural Science Foundation projects included), and published over 200 academic papers (more than 100 SCI papers included). As PI, awarded by the Third- class of Shaanxi province Science and Technology Progress, the Special- grade and First- class of Ankang city Science and Technology Progress Award, respectively. As 3th participant, awarded by the first class of Science and Technology Progress Award of China Academy of Fishery Sciences.

4. Research Interests:

Research areas is Aquatic Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, have long been engaged in the field of fish lipid metabolism and practical feed development.

4.1 Quality control of farmed fish: focusing on the mechanism of lipid metabolism in cultured fish and the related regulation techniques

4.2. Practical feed development: evaluation on feed resources such as insects and algae, development of specific feed for some fish species and functional feed

5. Research Funding

5.1 Mechanism analysis on the process that DHA regulates adipocyte apoptosis by way of mitophagy via PPARγ-NIX/BNIP3 pathway in grass carp ( Ctenopharyngodon idellus ). Funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 3207210420, 2021.1-2024.12.

5.2 Development of new protein sources and efficient feeds for aquaculture animals. Funded by The study was supported by the National Key R&D Program of China, No. 2019YFD0900205, 2019.11-2022.12.

5.3 Role of ER stress in DHA-stimulated lipolysis in grass carp ( Ctenopharyngodon idellus ) adipocytes, Funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 31772863, 2018.1-2021.12.

5.4  Analysis of the role and mechanism of HUFA-induced apoptosis in adipocytes of grass carp ( Ctenopharyngodon idellus ). Funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China, No.31372538, 2014.1-2017.12.

5.5 Effects of PUFA on mitochondrial development of grass carp adipocytes and analysis of its mechanism. Funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China, No.31072223, 2011.1-2013.12.

5.6 Effects of polyunsaturated fatty acids on the development of adipocytes in grass carp ( Ctenopharyngodon idellus ) and their molecular mechanisms. Funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China, No.30771667, 2008.1-2010.12.

6. Selected Publications in the Past 3 Years

Hu Z, Li H, Liu S, Xue R, Sun J, Ji H*. Assessment of black soldier fly ( Hermetia illucens ) larvae meal as a potential substitute for soybean meal on growth performance and flesh quality of grass carp Ctenopharyngodon idellus[J]. Animal Nutrition, 2023 Jul 3;14:425-449.

Huang X, Bian C, Ji H*, Ji S, Sun J. DHA induces adipocyte lipolysis through endoplasmic reticulum stress and the cAMP/PKA signaling pathway in grass carp ( Ctenopharyngodon idella ) [J]. Animal Nutrition, 2023, 13: 185-196.

Xue R, Li H, Liu S, Hu Z, Wu Q, Ji H*. Substitution of soybean meal with Clostridium autoethanogenum protein in grass carp ( Ctenopharygodon idella ) diets: Effects on growth performance, feed utilization, muscle nutritional value and sensory characteristics[J]. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 2023, 295: 115547.

Li H, Xue R, Sun J, Ji H*. Improving flesh quality of grass carp ( Ctenopharyngodon idellus ) by completely replacing dietary soybean meal with yellow mealworm ( Tenebrio molitor ) [J]. Animal Nutrition, 2022 Dec 7;12: 375-387.

Bian C, Sun J, Huang X, Ji S, Ji H*. Endoplasmic reticulum stress is involved in lipid accumulation induced by oleic acid in adipocytes of grass carp ( Ctenopharyngodon idella ): focusing on the transcriptional level[J]. Fish Physiology and Biochemistry, 2022, 48(1):275-284.

Huang X, Sun J, Bian C, Ji S, Ji H*. Docosahexaenoic acid lessens hepatic lipid accumulation and inflammation via the AMP-activated protein kinase and endoplasmic reticulum stress signaling pathways in grass carp ( Ctenopharyngodon idella ) [J]. Food & Function, 2022, 13(4), 1846-1859.

Ji S, Sun J, Bian C, Huang X, Ji H*. PKA/ATGL signaling pathway is involved in ER stress-mediated lipolysis in adipocytes of grass carp ( Ctenopharyngodon idella ) [J]. Fish Physiology and Biochemistry, 2022, 48(3):683-691.

Ramzy R R, El-Dakar M A, Wang D, Ji H*. Conversion Efficiency of Lignin-Rich Olive Pomace to Produce Nutrient-Rich Insect Biomass by Black Soldier Fly Larvae,  Hermetia illucens [J]. Waste and Biomass Valorization, 2022, 13(2): 893-903.

Li H, Hu Z, Liu S, Sun J, Ji H*. Influence of dietary soybean meal replacement with yellow mealworm ( Tenebrio molitor ) on growth performance, antioxidant capacity, skin color, and flesh quality of mirror carp ( Cyprinus carpio var. specularis ) [J]. Aquaculture, 2022, 561: 738686.

Chang Z, Gou N, Yang M, Ji H*. Functional characterization of two alpha beta hydrolase domain (ABHD) genes associated with lipid accumulation in  Ctenopharyngodon idella  kidney (CIK) cells[J]. Aquaculture, 2022,546,737333.

Sun J, Wu W, Xu X, Ji H*. DGAT1 protects against lipid induced-hepatic lipotoxicity in grass carp ( Ctenopharyngodon idellus ) [J]. Aquaculture, 2021, 534:736328.

Marco A, Ramzy R R, Ji H*. Influence of substrate inclusion of quail manure on the growth performance, body composition, fatty acid and amino acid profiles of black soldier fly larvae ( Hermetia illucens )[J]. Science of The Total Environment, 2021, 772:145528.

Marco A, Ramzy R R, Wang D, Ji H*. Sustainable management of Se-rich silkworm residuals by black soldier flies larvae to produce a high nutritional value and accumulate ω-3 PUFA[J]. Waste Management, 2021, 124:72-81.

Sun J, Wu W, Ji H*. Effect of overwintering on body composition, antioxidant enzyme activities, fatty acid composition, glucose and lipid-metabolic related gene expression of grass carp ( Ctenopharyngodon idellus )[J]. Aquaculture, 2021, 545: 737125.

Wei M, Huang X, Bian C, Sun J**, Ji H**. ATF6-DGAT pathway is involved in TLR7-induced innate immune response in  Ctenopharyngodon idellus  kidney cells[J]. Developmental & Comparative Immunology, 2021,124:104197.

Xu X, Ji H*, Belghit I, Liland N S, Wu W, Li X. Effects of black soldier fly oil rich in n-3 HUFA on growth performance, metabolism and health response of juvenile mirror carp ( Cyprinus carpio var. specularis )[J]. Aquaculture, 2021, 533, 736144.

Yang M, Chang Z, Ji H*. Characterization and expression analysis of ATG4 paralogs in response to the palmitic acid induced-ER stress in  Ctenopharyngodon idellus  kidney cells[J]. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part B: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 2021, 252: 110525.

Gou N, Ji H*, Wu W, Zhong M, Zhang B. Transcriptional response to cold and fasting acclimation in  Onychostoma macrolepis  during the overwintering stage[J]. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part D: Genomics and Proteomics, 2021, 40: 100901.