In vitro blastogenic responses of peripheral lymphocytes from marmosets to phytohemagglutinin and to autologous lymphocytes transformed by Epstein-Barr virus

White-lipped marmosets were evaluated for their cell mediated immune (CMI) response to EBV to determine the feasibility of CMI studies in marmoset models for EBV oncogenesis. The mitogen, cell concentrations, the length of incubation period and serum requirements were defined for in vitro lymphocyte stimulation tests. The level of response of each animal was dependent on the concentration of phytohemagglutinin-P (PHA-P) and was independent of cell densities employed. The rate of tritiated-thymidine incorporation by mononuclear cells due to PHA-P increased exponentially between 2–4 days. This test was reproducible for a given batch of PHA-P when the cells were cultured in the presence of 10% heat inactivated fetal bovine serum. The five white-lipped marmosets were seronegative for EBV antigens and did not show lymphocyte stimulation with EBV particles and EBV soluble antigen, but two of these animals exhibited significant stimulation with autologous lymphocytes transformed in vitro by B95-8 virus. Despite the limited amount of blood (3–4 ml) that could be obtained from each animal in a single bleeding, it was possible to perform multiple lymphocyte stimulation assays with the protocol used.     

Immunophenotype and functional properties of feline dendritic cells derived from blood and bone marrow

Dendritic cells (DCs) are a heterogeneous population of cells of fundamental importance in initiating innate as well as specific immune responses. The identity and function of DCs in the cat are unknown, although they are likely pivotal in the response to infection. In this study, feline DCs were derived by 3-10-day culture of adherent blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) and bone marrow mononuclear cells (BMMCs) in the presence of IL 4 and GM-CSF. BMMC consistently yielded a greater number of DCs than PBMC, and there were fewer macrophages than DC from both compartments. DCs expressed a distinct constellation of surface molecules, which included CD1a, CD1b, and CD1c, CD11b, CD14, and 2-3-fold higher levels of MHC class I and II molecules than co-cultured macrophages or fresh blood monocytes. DCs displayed typical cytoplasmic processes, limited non-specific esterase activity, and acquired antigen by phagocytosis, pinocytosis, and binding to specific receptors. Cytokine-exposed cells induced proliferation of allogeneic lymphocytes. Thus, the cells derived by these culture conditions had markers and functions analogous to immature myeloid DCs. Availability of feline DCs will enable investigation of their role in infectious disease and their potential therapeutic application.     

Competence of Aedes albopictus and Culex quinquefasciatus as vector of Dirofilaria immitis after blood meal with different microfilarial density

Aedes albopictus and Culex quinquefasciatus were fed canine blood with different microfilarial density of Dirofilaria immitis ranging from 2500 to 25,000 mff/ml. Larval development in these two mosquito species did not differ significantly. Although C. quinquefasciatus ingested more microfilariae, the number of larvae which developed in A. albopictus was invariably greater than in C. quinquefasciatus. Mortality of the engorged A. albopictus was significantly greater than that of C. quinquefasciatus, and higher microfilarial density raised the mortality in both species. The vector efficiency index of A. albopictus was greater than C. quinquefasciatus at all microfilarial densities, but its survival time was much reduced. Thus, dogs with low microfilarial density are implicated as the main source for the transmission of D. immitis from dogs to mosquitoes.     

东莞市动物防疫检疫信息化管理的探讨

跨入21世纪,人类已进入信息化时代。在动物防疫检疫工作中,引用信息化管理,是新形势下动物防疫管理工作的必然要求,对提高动物防疫管理水平,确保动物防疫各项措施落实,实时掌握动物防疫工作动态,保障监督工作到位,提高管理绩效,推动动物防疫管理工作规范化、程序化、制度化起到重要作用。鉴于目前动物防疫管理工作中引用信息化程度不高,尚处于起步探索阶段,因此,东莞市兽医防疫检疫站从2004年起,对在动物防疫管理工作中引入信息化管理进行专题研究,研究开发了“动物防疫检疫管理系统”,成功应用于我市动物防疫管理工作中并发挥了重要作用。…     

危难时刻,训练爱犬救你

犬是最忠于人类的动物。在带犬执行任务中，犬主人经常面临突遭袭击或袭击后的危险，针对这一问题，要培养犬良好的应变能力，培养其在突发事件中护主救人的能力，综合发挥犬的特殊作用。     

转rolA、B、C基因枳橙快繁技术

通过对转rol基因枳橙B、D、E系及对照的高接植株春梢茎段进行萌芽诱导、增殖及试管苗生根成苗的试验,摸索出适宜枳橙快繁各种培养基配方及培养条件。结果表明,以MS+6-BA1mg/L的培养基适合于芽萌发,以MS+6-BA0.5mg/L+NAA0.05mg/L的培养基适合于芽增殖,生根则以1/2MS+NAA0.5mg/L+0.2%活性炭的组合最佳,转基因各系生根率均在93.3%以上,显著高于对照生根率(66.7%)。快繁苗移栽成活率可达90%,目前生长良好。     

根外喷施钾肥对遵椒2号生长发育及产量的影响

针对生产上钾肥施用量不足或施用不合理,影响辣椒产量、质量进一步提高的问题,研究了根外追施钾肥对遵椒2号生长发育、产量及病虫害发生危害的影响。结果表明:在辣椒门花期、第三层开花期、第七层开花期叶面喷施硫酸钾、硫酸钾 尿素、磷酸二氢钾较喷施尿素和清水能加快发育,促进植株生长,提高产量和品质,减少病虫害发生,其中以浓度为0.2%硫酸钾 0.2%尿素和0.2%磷酸二氢钾溶液进行喷施效果最显著。     

马生长激素(GH)基因的PCR-SSCP研究

选取4个蒙古马地方品种、1个国内培育品种和1个国外引人品种共281匹马，采用PCR—SSCP技术，检测了GH基因5’侧翼区、第1内含子、第2外显子和第5外显子4个位点的遗传多态性。结果显示：仅第5外显子出现多态性，表现出AA、BB和AB3种基因型，其余位点未检测到多态。群体遗传学分析结果表明：除纯血马外，其余品种都是等位基因A为优势基因；Hardy-Weinberg平衡检验显示，乌审马、乌珠穆沁马、巴尔虎马处于平衡状态，锡尼河马、三河马、纯血马处于非平衡状态；各品种马的多态信息含量均为中度多态（0．25〈PIC〈0．5）。本研究为今后马的分子育种奠定一定基础。     

高效液相色谱-四极杆质谱联用测定猪尿液中莱克多巴胺残留

采用自动固相萃取装置和Agilent HP1100高效液相色谱-四极杆质谱联用仪,优化质谱分析条件,建立猪尿中莱克多巴胺残留检测方法.方法的线性范围为0.010～0.200μg/mL,相对标准偏差在3.4%～5.8%之间,回收率在74.5%～94.2%之间,具有较好的准确度和精密度.