野生盘羊×巴什拜羊杂交二代尾部脂肪差异表达lncRNA的鉴定与分析

【目的】 分析不同脂尾型绵羊尾部脂肪组织中的长链非编码RNA(long non-coding RNA,lncRNA)的表达谱,探究lncRNA与绵羊尾部脂肪沉积机制的关系,为揭示绵羊尾脂沉积机制提供理论依据。【方法】 选择新疆地方绵羊巴什拜羊(肥尾型)和野生盘羊×巴什拜羊杂交二代(小尾型)作为研究对象,采集2个群体尾部脂肪组织,利用转录组测序技术筛选差异表达lncRNA并预测靶基因,对其进行GO功能和KEGG通路富集分析;利用实时荧光定量PCR技术验证转录组测序的表达结果。【结果】 通过差异表达分析共筛选出728个差异表达lncRNAs,其中270个表达下调,458个表达上调;通过差异表达lncRNA靶基因的GO功能和KEGG通路富集分析,筛选到634个靶基因参与疾病、免疫、蛋白修饰、细胞代谢等相关功能分类,共涉及76条信号通路,部分lncRNA介导的靶基因SCD、GPAM、THRSP、FASN等与绵羊尾部脂肪沉积相关。实时荧光定量PCR与转录组测序结果趋势相同。【结论】 lncRNA在绵羊脂尾进化中对尾部脂肪沉积具有重要的调控作用,为从lncRNA的角度分析绵羊脂肪沉积提供了理论依据。     

中国草芦对土壤营养吸收的效率(英文)

中国草芦(Phalaris arunainacea L.)是禾本科草芦属多年生根茎型优良禾草。对其进行N、P、K、NP、NK、PK、NPK、CK八个处理,在分蘖期采用M.K.Ka提出的公式测定中国草芦对土壤及肥料中N、P、K三元素的吸收和利用系数,并测定植物粗蛋白质和粗脂肪的含量,成熟期测定鲜草、干草产量和种子产量,结果表明:中国草芦对土壤中N的吸收系数(Kn%)以PK处理最高为12.36,K处理降低。对肥料中N的利用系数(Ky%)以NPK处理为最高(14.78),所有处理均高于对照。对土壤中P的吸收系数Kn%以NK处理最高为19.30,K处理的降低。对肥料中P的利用系数Ky%,以NP最高为19.52,所有处理均比CK高,对土壤中K的吸收系数Kn%以NP处理最高,为19.2,单一的P处理最低,对肥料中K的利用系数Ky%以NPK处理最高,为28.44。鲜草和干草产量以NP处理最高,且所有处理均高于对照。种子产量及粗蛋白质含量以NK处理最高,粗脂肪含量以NK、N处理最高,本实验说明中国草芦进行人工栽培后,施用一定比例的肥料,可以提高肥料的利用效率,提高产量的品质。     

Effects of dietary energy level on lipid metabolism‐related gene expression in subcutaneous adipose tissue of Yellow breed × Simmental cattle

This study was conducted to estimate the effect of dietary energy level on lipid metabolism‐related gene expression of subcutaneous adipose tissue in Yellow breed × Simmental cattle. The experiment was conducted for 60 days. The results showed that final weight, average daily gain, average backfat thickness, (testicles + kidney + pelvic) fat percentage and subcutaneous fat percentage in the high and medium energy groups were significantly higher than in the low‐energy group but that the feed conversion ratio was significantly lower. The glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, high‐density lipoprotein and low‐density lipoprotein in the high‐energy group were significantly higher than in the low‐energy group. With dietary energy increasing the activities of lipoprotein lipase (LPL), fatty acid synthase (FAS) and acetyl‐CoA carboxylase (ACC) significantly increased, whereas hormone‐sensitive lipase (HSL) and carnitine palmitoyltransferase‐1 (CPT‐1) significantly diminished. Peroxisome proliferator‐activated receptor γ (PPARγ), LPL, FAS, sterol regulatory element binding protein 1 (SREBP‐1), ACC, stearoyl‐CoA desaturase (SCD) and adipocyte‐fatty acid binding proteins (A‐FABP) gene expression were significantly increased by dietary energy increasing, and HSL and CPT‐1 gene expression were significantly decreased. These results indicated that with dietary energy increasing, the subcutaneous fat accumulation mainly increased due to adipose tissue lipogenic gene expression and decreased lipolytic gene expression.     

Effect of feeding dried distillers' grains with solubles on milk yield and milk composition of cows in mid‐lactation and digestibility in sheep

We evaluated the effect of three sources of dried distillers' grains with solubles (DDGS) in diets of mid‐lactating dairy cows on milk production and milk composition and on digestibility in sheep. DDGS from wheat, corn and barley (DDGS₁), wheat and corn (DDGS₂) and wheat (DDGS₃) were studied and compared with a rapeseed meal (RSM). RSM and DDGS were characterized through in situ crude protein (CP) degradability. Nutrient digestibility was determined in sheep. Twenty‐four multiparous cows were used in a 4 × 4 Latin square design with 28‐day periods. Treatments included total mixed rations containing as primary protein sources RSM (control), DDGS₁ (D1), DDGS₂ (D2) or DDGS₃ (D3). RSM contained less rapidly degradable CP (fraction a), more potentially degradable CP (fraction b) and more rumen undegradable CP (UDP) than the three DDGS. In vivo digestibility of RSM organic matter was similar to DDGS. Calculated net energy for lactation (NE_L) was lower for RSM (7.4 MJ/kg DM) than for DDGS, which averaged 7.7 MJ/kg DM. Cows' dry matter intake did not differ between diets (21.7 kg/day). Cows fed D1 yielded more milk than those fed D3 (31.7 vs. 30.4 kg/day); no differences were found between control and DDGS diets (31.3 vs. 31.1 kg/day). Energy‐corrected milk was similar among diets (31.2 kg/day). Diets affected neither milk fat concentration (4.0%) nor milk fat yield (1.24 kg/day). Milk protein yield of control (1.12 kg/day) was significantly higher than D3 (1.06 kg/day) but not different form D1 and D2 (1.08 kg/day each). Feeding DDGS significantly increased milk lactose concentration (4.91%) in relation to control (4.81%). DDGS can be a suitable feed in relation to RSM and can be fed up to 4 kg dry matter per day in rations of dairy cows in mid‐lactation. However, high variation of protein and energy values of DDGS should be considered when included in diets of dairy cows.     

Effects of high‐fat and high‐carbohydrate diets on fat and carbohydrate oxidation and plasma metabolites in healthy cats

High‐fat (HF) or high‐carbohydrate (HC) diets (30% fat, 18.9% carbohydrate; HF and 10% fat, 46.3% carbohydrate; HC) and lengths of adaptation were investigated in cats (Felis catus; 10 ± 2 months, 3.6 ± 0.3 kg). Cats randomly received each treatment for 14 days in a crossover design with a 14‐day washout period between each diet. Three 22‐h indirect calorimetry studies were conducted after acute (day 0), semichronic (day 4) and chronic (day 13) dietary exposure. Blood samples were collected after a 24‐h fast on days 1, 5 and 14. When cats consumed the HC and HF diet, oxidation of the restricted nutrient exceeded intake while oxidation of the nutrient in excess matched intake. Mean max energy expenditure (EE) of cats consuming the HF and HC diet were 107 and 102 kcal/kg^0.67/day and occurred at a mean of 4 and 12 h post‐feeding respectively. Maximal fat (0.90 g/h) and carbohydrate (carbohydrate; 1.42 g/h) oxidation were attained at 26 min and 10.4 h post‐feeding respectively. The changes observed in macronutrient oxidation and EE suggest that cats adapt whole‐body nutrient metabolism in response to changes in dietary macronutrient content, but may require longer than 14 day to adapt to a macronutrient that is present at a lower concentration in the diet.     

Adiponectin‐impaired adipocyte differentiation negatively regulates fat deposition in chicken

Adiponectin is a protein hormone secreted exclusively by adipocytes that plays an important role in the modulation of glucose and lipid metabolism. To investigate the effect of adiponectin on lipid metabolism in chicken, rosiglitazone (agonist of adiponectin) and dexamethasone (inhibitor of adiponectin) were used to treat 23‐day‐old broilers in vivo. To verify the functionality of adiponectin on fat deposition, chicken pre‐adipocytes were cultured in the medium containing 10 μg/ml adiponectin. Serum adiponectin and lipids and fat distribution were analysed. Oil Red O staining was used to determine lipid deposition in adipocytes. The expression levels of adiponectin, adiponectin receptors (AdipoR) and lipid metabolism–related genes in different tissues and pre‐adipocytes were measured using real‐time PCR, and the abundance of lipid metabolism–related proteins was measured by Western blot. Rosiglitazone increased serum adiponectin concentration and the expression levels of adiponectin and adiponectin receptor 1 (AdipoR1) in tissues and significantly decreased levels of serum lipids and fat deposition. Rosiglitazone significantly increased the expression levels of adipose triglyceride lipase (ATGL) and AdipoR1 and decreased the expression levels of fatty acid synthase (FAS). Dexamethasone had the converse effects compared with rosiglitazone. Oil red O staining results showed a marked decrease in fat deposition in cells treated with adiponectin. In adipocytes, adiponectin could decrease the expression levels of CCAAT/enhancer‐binding protein α (C/EBPα) and FAS and increased the expression levels of ATGL and AdipoR1. These results indicate that adiponectin has a remarkable effect on impairment of adipocyte differentiation, which contributes to the negative regulation of fat deposition in chicken.     

水-甘油通道蛋白基因与体脂代谢相关性研究进展

水-甘油通道蛋白在机体内各器官组织广泛表达,对维持机体多个器官系统的正常生理功能,甘油运输的调节,体内脂肪物质代谢具有重要的生理意义。本文对水-甘油通道蛋白基因的结构特点、在甘油运输和脂肪代谢中的重要作用以及基因遗传多态性与体脂性状相关性的研究进展进行综述。     

不同粗饲料组合混合日粮对奶牛泌乳性能的影响

本试验通过给奶牛饲喂不同粗饲料组合的TMR日粮,探讨日粮中不同粗饲料组合对奶牛泌乳性能的影响.结果表明,日粮鲜重的精粗比从30∶70提高到40∶60后,奶牛的干物质采食量有显著地增加（P＜0.05）.随着精料比例增加,其能量水平、蛋白含量和乳蛋白率增加.同时,蛋白含量和产奶量都有所提高.在试验二组中用青贮代替了全贮,提高了奶牛的采食量和泌乳性能.说明,奶牛全混合日粮（TMR）可以提高日粮养分表观消化率、产奶量和改善乳蛋白质水平.青贮饲料的蛋白质的降解和利用更容易被瘤胃微生物降解和吸收,从而提高奶牛的泌乳性能,取得较高的经济效益.