Influence of soil factors on the soil enzyme inhibition by Cd

A comparative study was conducted on the toxicity of Cd to alkaline phosphatase activity (ALP) and dehydrogenase activity (DHA) in 18 top soils with contrasting soil properties representative of 14 major soil types in China. Soil pH and carbonate content, soil organic matter, and cation exchange capacity (CEC) largely affected the Cd toxicity on two enzyme activities; with the soil pH having only minor effect on the median ecological dose values based on total Cd concentrations (ED_{50 T}). The values of ED_{50 T}/ED_{50 W} (based on water-soluble Cd content) of alkaline phosphatase and dehydrogenase were strongly influenced by pH and CEC contents, which explained up to 71% of the variation for alkaline phosphatase, 82% of the variation for dehydrogenase, and also were significantly correlated with the parameter K_F derived from Freundlich adsorption isotherms. This study suggests that the values of ED_{50 T}/ED_{50 W} could be useful to evaluate the buffer capacity of soils which protects soil enzymes from harmful effects of heavy metal.     

中华蜜蜂工蜂碱性磷酸酶的纯化及部分性质研究

以中华蜜蜂的工蜂成体为提酶材料,经正丁醇提取、硫酸铵分级沉淀,0.1 5%NaCl溶液透析,得粗酶液.用Sephadex G-150葡聚糖层析柱纯化粗酶,获得提纯的碱性磷酸酶,提纯倍数为16.79,比活力达到135.85 U/mg.以对硝基苯磷酸二钠(PNPP)为底物,测定提纯后的碱性磷酸酶的理化性质.结果表明:该酶的最适温度为45℃,最适pH值为8.6,米氏常数(Km值)为0.97×10-3mol/L.甲醛、甲醇、乙醇和乙二醇对碱性磷酸酶均有抑制作用.     

Critical Observations on BSE Control in Italy

Eleven native sheep, 1–2 years old, of both sexes were randomly divided into two groups, 6 sheep being allocated to the experimental group and 5 serving as controls. The sheep in the experimental group were fed 80% Tribulus terrestris and 20% alfalfa hay and wheat straw, while the control sheep were given a mixture of 40% alfalfa hay and 60% wheat straw. Clinical signs of hepatogenous photosensitivity were observed from day 11, including reddening and crust formation on the muzzle, nose, ears and eyelids, depression, weight loss, icterus, conjunctivitis, and yellow discoloration of the urine. Laboratory findings on weekly samples indicated significant differences (p<0.05) in white blood cell count, total plasma protein and fibrinogen, total and direct bilirubin, blood urea nitrogen and creatinine concentrations, and aspartate aminotransferase and alkaline phosphatase activities. There were no significant differences in the packed cell volume, in the neutrophil, lymphocyte or eosinophil counts, or in the serum calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium or chloride concentrations. At necropsy of the experimental animals, there were various degrees of generalized icterus and the livers were swollen and discolored by bile pigment. Histopathological examination revealed varying amounts of crystalloid material in the bile ducts and renal tubules, hepatocellular degeneration, biliary fibrosis and proliferation, renal tubular necrosis and focal necrosis of cardiac muscle.     

家蚕核型多角体病毒酪氨酸蛋白磷酸酯酶基因核苷酸序列分析

从家蚕核型多角体病毒中国镇江株 (BmNPV ZJ)基因组DNA中克隆出酪氨酸蛋白磷酸酯酶基因 (ptp) ,该基因的编码部分由 5 0 7个核苷酸组成 ,其中A为 16 3、C为 99、G为 113、T为 132 ,G +C含量约为 4 2 %。根据其核苷酸序列推演的蛋白质由 16 8个氨基酸残基组成 ,其中含有酪氨酸蛋白磷酸酯酶催化活性区的 11个氨基酸“HC”基序。该基因与苜蓿银纹夜蛾核型多角体病毒 (AcMNPV)ptp和BmNPV T3株 (日本 )的ptp核苷酸序列的同源性分别为 96 8%和 98 2 %。BmNPV ZJ酪氨酸蛋白磷酸酯酶 (BmNPV ZJPTPase)的氨基酸全序列与AcMNPV、BmNPV T3、芹菜夜蛾核型多角体病毒 (AfMNPV)PTPase和黄杉毒蛾核型多角体病毒 (OpMNPV)PTPase 1的氨基酸全序列的同源性分别为 97%、97 6 %、96 %和 6 0 % ,而与OpMNPVPTPase 2的同源性仅为 2 0 %。在NCBI数据库中查找BmNPV ZJPTPase的同源性序列 ,查找到的 5 99381个序列中发现至少有 14种mRNA加帽酶其N端部分存在PTPase催化活性区的“HC”基序 ,但其氨基酸全序列的同源性只有 31%～ 32 %。该基因序列已被GenBank数据库收录 ,登录号为AF316 871     

Effects of phenobarbitone on serum biochemical tests in dogs

OBJECTIVES: To investigate effects of phenobarbitone on serum activities of alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase and gamma-glutamyl transferase and concentrations of bilirubin, albumin, cholesterol and total protein in dogs. ANIMALS: Ten crossbreed experimental dogs and 10 client-owned dogs of mixed breeds treated chronically with phenobarbitone to control seizures. PROCEDURES: Experimental dogs were allocated to treatment (6 mg/kg oral phenobarbitone, n = 6) and control (no treatment, n = 4) groups in which serum biochemical tests were performed at intervals during a 3-month period. Biochemical tests were performed once on the 10 epileptic dogs. RESULTS: Phenobarbitone caused increased serum alkaline phosphatase activity but did not affect gamma-glutamyl transferase activity or bilirubin, cholesterol, albumin and total protein concentrations. Phenobarbitone had minimal effect on alanine aminotransferase activity. CONCLUSIONS: Individual dogs treated with phenobarbitone may have small increases in serum alanine aminotransferase activity and variable increases in alkaline phosphatase activity but are unlikely to have alterations in gamma-glutamyl transferase activity or bilirubin, cholesterol, albumin or total protein concentrations.     

中华蜜蜂工蜂碱性磷酸酶功能基团的研究

在一定条件下，分别采用二硫代二硝基苯甲酸（DTNB）、N-溴代琥珀酰亚胺（NBS）、苯甲基磺酰氟（PMSF）、溴乙酸（BrAc）、乙酰丙酮、巯基乙醇（ME）等化学修饰剂选择修饰中华蜜蜂碱性磷酸酶多种氨基酸残基，并测定其酶活力变化。结果表明，DTNB、PMSF的修饰不表现对酶的抑制作用，而NBS、BrAc、ME能显著抑制酶的活力，乙酰丙酮也能抑制酶的活力，但是不太明显。因此认为Trp、His是中华蜜蜂工蜂碱性磷酸酶的必需功能基团，部分二硫键对保护酶的催化功能也是必需的。     

A comparative study on certain enzymes of the granulocyte from different ruminant species

In the present study the level of enzyme hydrolases (alkaline phosphatase, myeloperoxidase, elastase, arginase, lysozyme and β-galactosidase) of polymorphonuclear cell (PMN) granules in different ruminant species and their release in response to activation was studied. Buffalo PMN alkaline phosphatase activity was higher (P < 0.01) than in PMNs of cattle and goats. Interestingly, myeloperoxidase was higher in cattle PMNs and least in goat PMNs (P < 0.01), a similar pattern was observed in the distribution of enzyme arginase. As far as lysozyme is concerned, its activity was significantly higher (P < 0.01) in PMNs of buffaloes than in the case of cattle and goat PMNs. On activation, these cells released MPO and elastase, in all the species studied, while lysozyme was secreted only in buffalo PMN cells. Activity of certain enzymes related to oxidant defence systems such as glutathione peroxidase and glutathione reductase were higher in cattle and goats compared to that in buffaloes. These observations are likely to have bearing on immunodefense roles played by PMNs and reflected differences among the ruminant species studied.     

Increase of in vitro regeneration in Malus domestica by the application of phosphatase inhibitors

The effect of the phosphatase inhibitors sodium fluoride and sodium orthovanadaate on adventitious shoot regeneration from primary leaf explants was tested in eight genotypes of apple Malus domestica Borkh. Ten different concentrations between 0.5 and 100μM of each substance were added to a modified Murashige and Skoog regeneration medium containing 0.9 μM TDZ and 0.5 μM IBA. In general, all the con-centrations tested were able to promote shoot formation, although distinct maxima could be observed depending upon the genotype and the inhibitor. Shoot yield was influenced mostly by the genotype and by the concentration of the inhibitor, as well as the interaction between these two factors. In six of the eight genotypes the total number of regenerated shoots increased significantly compared with the control. This was achieved by an increase of the number of regenerating explants as well as the number of shoots per regenerating explant Comparing these results with those of former publications, application of the two phosphatase inhibitors resulted in an improved regeneration response in the corresponding genotypes. This method may also contribute to the understanding of in vitro regeneration in plants.     

Plasma fluctuation in estradiol-17β and bone resorption markers around parturition in dairy cows

Blood samples were obtained sequentially from 10 dairy cows around the time of parturition to assess plasma fluctuations in estradiol-17β (E₂) levels in association with those of several bone resorption markers. Plasma E₂ concentration increased sharply a few days prepartum and decreased quickly after parturition. In terms of bone resorption markers, the plasma level of tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase isoform 5b (TRAP5b) rose significantly, commencing 1 week prepartum, and was maintained at this level to a few days postpartum. The plasma concentration of carboxyterminal collagen cross-links of type-I collagen (CTx) increased significantly after parturition. These observations suggest that osteoclast-mediated bone resorption was activated after parturition when plasma E₂ concentrations decreased.     

腐植酸碱性液体肥对香蕉生长的影响及机制

目的 探究腐植酸碱性肥料对香蕉生长的影响及促生机制,为腐植酸碱性肥料的研制与推广应用提供理论依据。方法 采用盆栽试验,研究腐植酸碱性肥料对香蕉生物量、土壤微生物、酶活性、根系活力和土壤氮磷养分含量的影响。结果 与常规复合肥和无腐植酸碱性液体肥料相比,腐植酸碱性肥料有利于促进香蕉生长,明显增加香蕉生物量、根系活力、土壤脲酶活性、酸性磷酸酶活性、土壤矿质氮含量、有效磷含量以及细菌、真菌和放线菌数量。香蕉叶面积增加了50~100 cm²,生物量增加了10%~21%,香蕉根系活力增加了89%~188%,土壤脲酶活性增加了25%~91%,酸性磷酸酶活性增加了2.4~3.5倍。腐植酸碱性液体肥处理的土壤细菌、真菌和放线菌的数量分别是常规肥料的1.6~14.4、1.7~26.7和2.3~3.8倍,分别是无腐植酸碱性肥的3.0~10.6、3.9~56.0和1.2~2.0倍。结论 施用腐植酸碱性液体肥能明显促进香蕉生长,其机制在于：一方面,肥料的碱性改良了土壤酸性环境而有利于土壤微生物多样性;另一方面,肥料的腐植酸增加了土壤的脲酶和酸性磷酸酶活性,改善了土壤的氮、磷营养状况,进而增加土壤肥力。因此,施用腐植酸碱性液体肥料是为香蕉提供养分和提高土壤肥力的有效措施。