不同浓度褪黑素对氯化钠胁迫下宝岛蕉幼苗的影响

为了研究不同浓度褪黑素对于宝岛蕉幼苗氯化钠胁迫的影响，通过不同浓度褪黑素处理宝岛蕉幼苗叶片，研究其对宝岛蕉幼苗叶片和根系的可溶性糖含量、MDA含量、脯氨酸含量及叶质膜透性的影响。结果表明，100μmol/L褪黑素能够降低宝岛蕉幼苗叶质膜透性，提高叶片和根系可溶性糖含量，降低叶片和根系MDA含量，提高叶片和根系脯氨酸含量，提高幼苗的耐盐性，以缓解氯化钠胁迫对宝岛蕉幼苗的伤害。     

胃肠道褪黑素的合成及其对消化道微生物群体影响的研究进展

胃肠道褪黑素主要是由肠嗜铬细胞分泌,具有一定昼夜节律性。褪黑素通过调控细胞因子或NF-κB等调控肠道微生物及其代谢,进而影响动物肠道微生物群体结构以及某些细菌的昼夜节律。本文主要对近几年胃肠道褪黑素的合成分泌及其生理功能、肠道微生物节律性以及褪黑素对肠道微生物的调控作用等研究进行综述,以期为胃肠道褪黑素与菌群之间调控关系的研究提供一定参考。     

Study on the relationship between melatonin and hepatic encephalopathy

AIM:To explore the relationship between change of serum melatonin (MT) and pathogenesis of hepatic encephalopathy (HE). METHODS: Changes of MT level in sera of cirrhosic patients with HE and without HE were determined by ELISA, normal serum served as control. The change of serum MT level in exacerbation and remission in HE was also determined.RESULTS:MT level in patients with HE was higher than that withour HE (P＜0.01). MT levels of both groups were higher than that of normal group (P＜0.01). They were (308.53±59.07) ng/L, (139.85±34.59)ng/L,(77.73±28.41)ng/L, respectively. Serum MT level in exacerbation was higher than that in remission (P＜0.01), they were (301.52±66.42)ng/L and (147.81±23.31) ng/L, respectively. CONCLUSION: The elevation of MT content in sera may be closely related to the onset of hepatic coma.     

Estrogen suppresses melatonin-enhanced hyperactivation of hamster spermatozoa

Hamster sperm hyperactivation is enhanced by progesterone, and this progesterone-enhanced hyperactivation is suppressed by 17β-estradiol (17βE₂) and γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA). Although it has been indicated that melatonin also enhances hyperactivation, it is unknown whether melatonin-enhanced hyperactivation is also suppressed by 17βE₂ and GABA. In the present study, melatonin-enhanced hyperactivation was significantly suppressed by 17βE₂ but not by GABA. Moreover, suppression of melatonin-enhanced hyperactivation by 17βE₂ occurred through non-genomic regulation via the estrogen receptor (ER). These results suggest that enhancement of hyperactivation is regulated by melatonin and 17βE₂ through non-genomic regulation.     

Effects of melatonin implantation on cashmere yield,fibre characteristics,duration of cashmere growth as well as growth and reproductive performance of Inner Mongolian cashmere goats

Background

Exogenous melatonin could induce cashmere growth. However, induced growth of cashmere fleece by melatonin implants cannot be combined with the typical growth, resulting in earlier shedding followed by another cycle of cashmere growth. To address this issue, we examine the effects on the cashmere yield, fibre characteristics, and the growth and reproductive performance of cashmere goats of planned administration of melatonin.

Methods

Eighteen half-sib, female goats were assigned to two treatments (n = 9) including a control and a treatment where melatonin (2 mg/kg BW) was implanted at the end of April and end of June. Cashmere growth and shedding were observed for approximately 1 year following implantation. Fibre samples were collected monthly to determine cumulative cashmere length. Initiation and cessation dates for cashmere growth as well as the rate of cashmere growth were calculated. Cashmere yield, weight gain of dam, kidding date, litter size, and birth weight were also recorded.

Results

Melatonin implantation increased cashmere yield by 34.5 % (control 553.7 g vs. melatonin 745.0 g; P < 0.01), cashmere length by 21.3 % (control 95.2 mm vs. melatonin 115.4 mm; P < 0.01), and decreased fibre diameter by 4.4 % (control 14.6 μm vs. melatonin 14.0 μm; P < 0.03). In melatonin-treated goats, the average initiation date was earlier than in control goats (May 18, 2013 vs. July 2, 2013; P < 0.01) but there was a similar cessation date (March 22, 2014 vs. March 27, 2014). Consequently, the duration of cashmere growth was longer in melatonin-treated goats than in control goats (307 vs.270 days; P < 0.01). The final BW, average daily gain, kidding date, litter size, and birth weight were not influenced by melatonin implantation.

Conclusions

These data indicate that melatonin implantation (2 mg/kg BW) on two occasions (late April and June) increased cashmere yield by combining the induced growth of cashmere fleece with the typical growth and decreased the fibre diameter without changing dam growth rate or reproductive performance.     

Effects of melatonin on gut motility

AIM: To investigate the influence of melatonin at different concentrations on the gut motility. METHODS: Male C57BL mice were used in the study. The mice were intraperitoneally injected with melatonin at doses of 1 mg/kg, 5 mg/kg, 50 mg/kg and 75 mg/kg. The colon bead expulsive time was measured at 15 min and 45 min after injection. The melatonin antagonist luzindole at a dose of 5 mg/kg was used before injection of 75mg/kg melatonin. The gut transit time was also recorded with oral Evens blue after injection of melatonin. RESULTS: Compared with control group, melatonin at the dose of 1 mg/kg at 15 min decreased the colon bead expulsive time. However, melatonin at high dose (75 mg/kg) prolonged the colon bead expulsive time compared with the control, which was effectively blocked by melatonin antagonist luzindole. Compared with control group, injection of melatonin at the dose of 5 mg/kg at 45 min decreased the colon bead expulsive time. However, melatonin at high dose (75 mg/kg) prolonged the colon bead expulsive time. No difference of colon bead expulsive time between using 1 mg/kg and 50 mg/kg melatonin was observed. In whole gut transit time test, after injection of melatonin at the doses of 1 mg/kg and 5 mg/kg, the time was decreased. The expulsive time of fecal pellet with Evens blue was shorten as compared with control group. However, the gut transit time was significantly prolonged after high dose of melatonin (75 mg/kg) was used. CONCLUSION: Low dose of melatonin increases while high dose decreases the gut motility. Melatonin antagonist luzindole effectively blocks the latter effect.     

褪黑素和光照对鹌鹑白细胞介素-2的影响

采用褪黑素(MLT)完全抗原主动免疫鹌鹑，在不同光照条件下饲养，研究了MLT参与神经-内分泌-免疫网络调控时对IL-2水平的影响。结果表明：主动免疫后，MLT和IL-2水平明显下降；随着光照时间的延长，IL-2水平也显著下降。一定剂量的MLT可促进机体免疫因子IL-2的分泌。     

Interaction between melatonin and follicle-stimulating hormone promotes in vitro development of caprine preantral follicles

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of melatonin and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) on the in vitro culture of goat preantral follicles. Ovarian fragments were cultured for 7 d in α-minimum essential medium (α-MEM⁺) containing melatonin (100, 250, 500, or 1,000 pM), FSH (50 ng/mL), or a combination of the 2 hormones and further analyzed by histology and transmission electron and fluorescent microscopy. The results showed that after 7 d of culture, tissues cultured in α-MEM⁺ alone or supplemented with FSH alone, melatonin (500 and 1,000 pM), or the combination of FSH and melatonin (1,000 pM) maintained percentages of normal preantral follicles similar to the fresh control. In contrast to the noncultured tissues, the percentage of developing follicles was increased under all culture conditions after 7 d (P < 0.05). The addition of 1,000 pM melatonin associated with FSH to the culture medium increased follicular and oocyte diameters compared with α-MEM⁺ alone after 7 d of culture (P < 0.05). Ultrastructural and fluorescent analyses confirmed the integrity of follicles cultured with 1,000 pM of melatonin plus FSH for 7 d. In conclusion, this study demonstrated that the interaction between melatonin and FSH maintains ultrastructural integrity and stimulates further growth of cultured caprine preantral follicles.     

褪黑素浸种对盐碱胁迫下大豆种子萌发的影响

为研究褪黑素浸种对盐碱胁迫下大豆种子萌发的影响,以大豆品种垦丰16为试验材料,研究100μmol/L褪黑素浸种对不同浓度混合盐碱（NaCl和NaHCO₃物质的量按1:1混合,配制为0、25、50、100、200mmol/L的盐碱溶液）胁迫下大豆种子萌发的影响。结果表明：与对照相比,随盐碱浓度提升,大豆种子发芽率、发芽指数、芽鲜重和芽干重呈不断降低趋势,超氧化物歧化酶、过氧化物酶、过氧化氢酶、谷胱甘肽还原酶和谷胱甘肽过氧化物酶活性呈现先升高后降低的趋势,抗坏血酸过氧化物酶活性呈不断上升趋势;渗透调节物质可溶性糖、可溶性蛋白和脯氨酸含量呈现先升高后降低的趋势;膜脂过氧化产物丙二醛、H₂O₂含量、$\mathop{{O}}_{2}^{{\mathop{}_{\ .}^{-}}}$产生速率呈不断上升趋势。褪黑素浸种可提高不同浓度盐碱胁迫下大豆种子发芽率、发芽指数、芽鲜重、芽干重和抗氧化酶活性以及渗透调节物质含量,降低丙二醛、H₂O₂含量和$\mathop{{O}}_{2}^{{\mathop{}_{\ .}^{-}}}$产生速率。综上所述,褪黑素浸种可以缓解不同浓度盐碱胁迫对大豆种子发芽的抑制作用,并能提高抗氧化酶活性和渗透调节物质含量,降低膜脂过氧化程度。     

褪黑素在牛体外胚胎生产中的应用研究进展

近年来牛体外胚胎生产取得很大进展,可以稳定地在体外获得囊胚,但体外生产效率偏低,不能满足产业需要.在牛体外胚胎生产过程中很容易产生活性氧和活性氮,导致配子和胚胎受到氧化应激或硝化应激.褪黑素作为一种强有力的抗氧化剂和抗凋亡剂,可以直接清除有毒的氧衍生物,减少活性氧的形成,在牛体外胚胎生产过程中发挥积极作用.本文主要对褪...