Astaxanthin Normalizes Epigenetic Modifications of Bovine Somatic Cell Cloned Embryos and Decreases the Generation of Lipid Peroxidation

Astaxanthin is an extremely common antioxidant scavenging reactive oxygen species (ROS) and blocking lipid peroxidation. This study was conducted to investigate the effects of astaxanthin supplementation on oocyte maturation, and development of bovine somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) embryos. Cumulus–oocyte complexes were cultured in maturation medium with astaxanthin (0, 0.5, 1.0, or 1.5 mg/l), respectively. We found that 0.5 mg/l astaxanthin supplementation significantly increased the proportion of oocyte maturation. Oocytes cultured in 0.5 mg/l astaxanthin supplementation were used to construct SCNT embryos and further cultured with 0, 0.5, 1.0 or 1.5 mg/l astaxanthin. The results showed that the supplementation of 0.5 mg/l astaxanthin significantly improved the proportions of cleavage and blastulation, as well as the total cell number in blastocysts compared with the control group, yet this influence was not concentration dependent. Chromosomal analyses revealed that more blastomeres showed a normal chromosomal complement in 0.5 mg/l astaxanthin treatment group, which was similar to that in IVF embryos. The methylation levels located on the exon 1 of the imprinted gene H19 and IGF2, pluripotent gene OCT4 were normalized, and global DNA methylation, H3K9 and H4K12 acetylation were also improved significantly, which was comparable to that in vitro fertilization (IVF) embryos. Moreover, we also found that astaxanthin supplementation significantly decreased the level of lipid peroxidation. Our findings showed that the supplementation of 0.5 mg/l astaxanthin to oocyte maturation medium and embryo culture medium improved oocyte maturation, SCNT embryo development, increased chromosomal stability and normalized the epigenetic modifications, as well as inhibited overproduction of lipid peroxidation.     

竹鼠肠道中厌氧纤维素降解菌的分离与鉴定

本试验旨在从竹鼠肠道中分离厌氧纤维素降解菌并鉴定。取中华竹鼠盲肠内容物稀释,采用含2种不同纤维素[微晶纤维素(MCC)和羧甲基纤维素钠(CMC-Na)]的培养基在厌氧条件下对纤维素降解菌进行初筛,后又经以纤维二糖为唯一碳源的培养基的多次复筛,选出的菌株进行经形态学和分子生物学的鉴定。结果表明:经过初筛和复筛,筛选出了2株厌氧纤维素降解菌。初筛培养基采用MCC和CMC-Na最终筛选出的2株纤维素降解菌的纤维素酶活力分别为6.599和5.268U/m L。菌株经PCR鉴定、测序,用所得序列构建系统发育树,得出这2株菌与酪酸梭状芽孢杆菌(Clostridium butyricum)具有很高的同源性,达99%,二者均属于梭菌属(Clostridium)。本试验从竹鼠盲肠中成功筛选出2株纤维素降解菌,经鉴定确定属于梭菌属。     

产气荚膜梭菌α-β2-ε毒素融合蛋白在大肠杆菌中的表达及免疫原性研究

为研究产气荚膜梭菌α、β、ε3种主要外毒素的免疫原性,构建基因亚单位多价疫苗,本研究通过PCR分别扩增α-β2及ε3种毒素基因,分别克隆于p Pro HTa载体中构建重组表达质粒p Pro-α-β2-ε,并转化大肠杆菌进行这3个目的基因的融合表达。SDS-PAGE分析显示,表达的α-β2-ε毒素融合蛋白大小约90 ku,主要以包涵体形式存在。将其免疫BALB/c小鼠后,分别利用A型和B型产气荚膜梭菌强毒素对免疫鼠进行攻毒,并测定免疫鼠血清中抗体对毒素的中和活性。结果表明,免疫鼠对A型和B型产气荚膜梭菌毒素1 LD100和2 LD100的攻毒保护率分别为100%和60%以及100%和80%。体外中和试验显示,免疫鼠血清稀释为1∶20时,对1 LD100A型和B型产气荚膜梭菌毒素的中和效率均可达到100%。以上结果表明,本研究制备的α-β2-ε融合蛋白具有良好的免疫原性,能够有效刺激机体产生中和抗体,可以作为基因工程疫苗的有效组分,为产气荚膜梭菌多价候选亚单位疫苗的研究奠定了基础。     

猪流行性腹泻病毒重组N蛋白间接ELISA检测方法的建立

为建立检测猪流行性腹泻病毒(PEDV)血清抗体的间接ELISA方法,本研究以原核表达的重组N蛋白作为检测抗原,优化ELISA反应条件,建立了PEDV间接ELISA抗体检测方法。该方法仅对PEDV血清检测为阳性,对猪传染性胃肠炎、猪轮状病毒感染猪的阳性血清检测结果均为阴性;其批内和批间重复性试验的变异系数均小于10%。采用建立的ELISA方法检测了130份临床样品,其中78份血清样品为PEDV抗体阳性。表明建立的以重组N蛋白为包被抗原检测PEDV血清抗体的方法可以用于检测PEDV感染及相关的流行病学调查。     

遮荫对早熟禾产量因子的影响

测定了草地早熟禾5个不同品种在不同遮荫处理下的单株成穗数、单穗粒数、千粒质量及产量。结果表明:遮荫条件下品种润草1号和09-2早熟禾单株成穗数、单穗粒数、千粒质量及产量性状均表现较为优良,表明润草1号和09-2是较耐荫的品种。其中,"润草1号"在遮光率77%时单株产量与其他品系差异显著,在遮光91%仍有少量抽穗。     

Intramammary infusion of an Enterococcus faecium SF68 preparation promoted the involution of drying off Holstein cows partly related to neutrophil‐associated matrix metalloproteinase 9

A problem for dairy cows following milk stasis is to cope with a high risk of intramammary infection and there is a need to initiate an extensive renewal of secretory modules in mammary glands so that milk production in next lactation may be optimized. We recently reported that ultrasonicated Enterococcus faecium SF68 (SF68) is compatible with cow mammary glands and an enhancer of innate immunity during the immediate post‐milk stasis period. The current study further examines the concomitant effect of ultrasonicated SF68 on mammary tissue remodeling. Four Holstein cows each received intramammary infusions of regular antibiotic dry‐cow formula (positive control) and two different doses of SF68 in different quarters. Analyses of individual quarter secretion samples showed faster neutrophil infiltration, earlier modifications in protein composition, including caseins and lactoferrins, as well as more prompt elevation of the specific unit of 92‐kDa matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP9) in SF68‐infused quarters compared to the positive controls. Intramammary infusion of ultrasonicated SF68 seems able to accelerate the regression of mammary synthetic capacity and potentiate the breakdown of glandular extracellular matrix, indicating a more efficient mammary gland involution. Correlation analyses imply that the ability of ultrasonicated SF68 to induce faster neutrophil chemotaxis and the associated MMP9 release is partly responsible.     

猪致病性大肠埃希氏菌的药物敏感性试验

本实验采用世界卫生组织推荐的(K—B法)纸片琼脂扩散法,对从本地区猪场分离出的10株猪致病性大肠埃希氏菌,用10种临床上常用的抗菌药物对其进行了敏感性测定。结果:耐药现象严重,多重耐药性普遍存在。对猪致病性大肠埃希氏菌作用较强的依次是阿莫西林/克拉维酸(AMX/CA)、头孢唑啉(CZ)、氯霉素(C)、庆大霉素(GM),抑菌作用较差的是四环素(TC)、环丙沙星(CIP)、氨苄西林(AM)、氧氟沙星(DFL),链霉素(S)、磺胺(SMX)为中度敏感。     

关岭牛MyoD Ⅰ基因在不同组织和时期中的表达分析

为研究MyoDⅠ基因在关岭牛不同组织表达量的差异及在肌肉发育过程中的表达情况,试验采用实时荧光定量PCR技术对关岭牛背最长肌、大腿肌、心脏、肝脏、脂肪、小肠6个组织的MyoDⅠ基因相对表达量进行检测。同时分析关岭牛胎儿、18月龄、30月龄时期背最长肌组织中MyoDⅠ基因的表达规律。结果显示,MyoDⅠ基因在背最长肌中表达量最高,在出生后的关岭牛肌肉组织中也具有较高的表达量,且随着出生时间的推移呈上升趋势。推测可能由于背最长肌是肌肉富集地方,因此基因表达量较高,随着年龄增大,肌肉丰满度增加,基因表达量也随着增加。     

构建我国自然保护区区域共管体系的思考——以太白山自然保护区为例

基于新保护区管理理念和太白山国家级自然保护区所面对威胁因素和利益相关方的分析,探析自然保护区区域共管体系的内涵.提出通过建立以区域生物多样性保护委员会为首,宗教共管委员会、社区共管委员会、生态旅游共管委员会为支撑的"区域共管体系"组织结构.为确保区域共管体系得以建立和有效运行,应建立引导、回馈、监督、互动、激励等保障机制.     

思茅松天然种群及其种子园的遗传多样性

采用垂直板聚丙烯酰胺凝胶电泳和水平切片淀粉凝胶电泳技术对思茅松 3个天然种群和思茅松种子园的遗传多样性状况进行了研究。 9种同工酶系统 16个基因位点的分析结果表明 :思茅松天然种群具有较高的遗传多样性 ,多态位点比率P =70 1% ,等位基因平均数A =2 2 7,平均预期杂合度He=0 2 91;群体间的遗传分化程度较低 ,基因分化系数GST=0 0 5 2。思茅松种子园的遗传多样性较天然种群丰富 ,以上各遗传参数值依次为P =73 5 % ,A =2 4 2 ,He =0 2 95 ,种子园营建是林木遗传改良的一种有效途径