长柱金丝桃(Hypericum ascyron L.)分泌结构的研究

对长柱金丝桃各类器官进行了整体透明和解剖学研究,确定合理的采收部位和采摘时间。结果表明,植株富含分泌囊和分泌小管道两种分泌结构;叶片中分泌囊(道)的发育属于裂生型;地上部分泌结构分布较多,尤以叶片中数量最多、分布密度最大;确定植物的最佳采收时期是每年8～9月的花果期、最佳采收部位是地上部。此研究结果为此药用植物合理的采收部位和采收时间的确定提供解剖学依据,同时为其他植物分泌囊(道)发育规律的研究提供理论依据。     

船用喷水推进器内部流动特性分析

为了解航速对船用喷水推进器内部流动特性的影响,以轴流式喷水推进器为研究对象,基于ANSYS-CFX软件,采用N-S基本方程和标准k-ε湍流模型,对以额定转速5500 r/min以及不同航速条件下的喷水推进器进行全流域定常数值模拟,得到了不同航速下喷水推进器叶轮叶片在不同切面上的压力载荷情况,各个过流部件上的湍动能变化规...     

稻瘟菌基因组规模分泌蛋白的预测分析

利用信号肽分析软件SignalP v3．0，亚细胞器蛋白定位软件TargetP v1．01，GPI-锚定位点软件big—PI Predictor和跨膜螺旋结构软件THMM-2．0这4个软件分析预测稻瘟菌12595个蛋白序列中有1134个分泌蛋白。编码这些蛋白的可读框（ORF）最小值为78bp，最大值为7849bp，平均1231bp。引导它们的信号肽长度介于15—45个氨基酸之间，平均为21个氨基酸。435个分泌蛋白具有功能描述，主要是与代谢有关的酶类。分析了其中降解细胞壁组分和与致病相关的酶类，提示在稻瘟菌侵染水稻不同阶段产生的关键酶及基因的功能需进一步研究。     

TAT-Apoptin基因原核表达载体的构建及其表达鉴定

为得到TAT-Apoptin 融合蛋白,以pMD-19T-Apoptin 为模板PCR 扩增出TATApoptin 基因,构建重组载体pET-32a-TAT-Apoptin,并对TAT-Apoptin 蛋白进行表达。PCR 和测序表明,成功构建重组载体pET-32a-TAT-Apoptin,进一步对其进行蛋白表达,发现该蛋 白能与Apoptin 多抗发生特异性结合。以上结果证明,TAT-Apoptin 基因原核表达载体构建成 功,并能在Rosetta 中进行分泌性表达。     

Fluorescence localization of epidermal cathepsins L and B in the Japanese eel

Histochemical localization of proteolytic activities in the dorsal epidermis of Japanese eel was demonstrated by fluorescent microscopy utilizing 4-methoxy-2-naphthylamide (4M$\beta$NA) derivatives as substrates and 5-nitrosalicylaldehyde as a trapping agent. Carbobenzoxy-L-phenylalanyl-L-arginyl-4M$\beta$NA (Cbz-Phe-Arg-4M$\beta$NA) and Cbz-Arg-Arg-4M$\beta$NA were used for direct detection of cathepsins L and B activities, respectively, in fresh frozen sections and unfixed cells of the eel epidermis. The fluorescing areas, where Cbz-Phe-Arg-4M$\beta$NA was hydrolyzed by cathepsin L, were shown in mucus secretory cells and club cells and broadly around skin surface. The fluorescing areas due to Cbz-Arg-Arg-4M$\beta$NA hydrolysis by cathepsin B were localized similarly in these tissues. The fluorescing intensity for both catheptic activities in mucus secretory cells was higher than that in club cells, where small fluorescing granules were distributed. These results indicate that eel cathepsins L and B are stored in epidermal secretory cells at different levels and probably serve as defense factors before or after secretion by these cells. Abbreviations: Cbz – carbobenzoxy; 4M$\beta$NA – 4-methoxy-2-naphthylamide; NSA – 5-nitrosalicylaldehyde.     

Pancreatic pseudocyst causing extrahepatic biliary obstruction in a dog

A 3-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback was examined because of recurrent pancreatitis of 2 months duration. The dog had signs of abdominal pain and jaundice. Blood biochemical findings were consistent with extrahepatic bile duct obstruction, but on abdominal ultrasonography no cause of obstruction was identified. At surgery a pancreatic pseudocyst was found in the body of the pancreas. Cystoduodenostomy, cystic omentalisation and biliary diversion resulted in excellent long-term recovery.     

Postenucleation orbital sialocele in a dog associated with prior parotid duct transposition

An orbital sialocele developed in a dog following enucleation for protracted glaucoma. This eye had historically been treated for keratoconjunctivitis sicca by parotid duct transposition approximately 5 years previously, and the duct was ligated distally at the time of enucleation. One month following enucleation, the dog presented with a fluctuant conical-shaped swelling ventrolateral to the orbital socket. Surgical exploration revealed a dilated, fibrotic distal portion of the previously transposed parotid duct, and saliva, within the enucleated orbit. The distal portion of the duct and saliva-containing tissues from within the orbit were excised. The remaining proximal normal portion of the parotid duct was re-routed into the oral cavity. Clinicopathologic and histologic examination of the excised orbital contents and dilated portion of duct revealed a sterile sample of saliva and moderate chronic periductal fibrosis. At a 6-month re-evaluation there was no evidence of recurrence of the sialocele, and the parotid duct was functional.     

Study on Secretory Expression and Immunogenicity of PPRV F Gene in Insect Cells

This study was aimed to explore the use of baculovirus expression system to secrete peste des petits ruminants virus (PPRV) F gene protein and use it as subunit vaccine. The gene fragment encoding F protein of PPRV was cloned into the baculovirus pFastBac Ⅰ transfer vector with a honeybee melittin signal peptide.The constructed F-pFastBac was transformed into Escherichia coli DH10Bac,resulting the recombinant baculovirus DNA (F-Bacmid) which was confirmed by blue-white plaque assay and antibiotic resistance selection.The F-Bacmid was then transfected into Sf9 insect cells by the cellfectin transfection reagent.The recombinant F protein was expressed in High Five cells in the serum-free medium.The SDS-PAGE and Western blotting analysis of recombinant protein showed that the protein could be expressed in insect cells and secreted into the culture medium. For the immunogenicity study,the recombinant protein was then inoculated into BALB/c mice, the results showed that the recombinant protein was able to stimulate B cells to produce special antibodies. In conclusions,the recombinant baculovirus expressing F protein of PPRV were successfully constructed.This study applied a basis for the development of PPRV subunit vaccine.     

Transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus using occluding spring coils

The purpose of this study is to report our initial experience with the use of spring coils to close the patent ductus arteriosus in the dog. There are few large-patient series reported in the veterinary literature. Coil closure was attempted in 15 dogs (median weight, 6.5 kg; range, 1.2 to 38.7 kg) presenting with a patent ductus arteriosus between May 1997 and May 1999. Arterial catheterization followed by angiography was used to decide if coil placement was adequate. A 5- or 8-mm embolization coil, depending on the angiographic diameter of the ductus, was delivered, with 1 loop in the pulmonary arterial side and the remainder of the coil in the aortic side of the duct. Additional coils were used if a residual shunt was present, and closure was confirmed by aortography. Patients were discharged the day after the procedure. Successful coil closure, without residual shunt on angiography, was achieved in 11 of 13 dogs in which coils were released. In 6 dogs, a coil embolized to the pulmonary artery. Four of these dogs had successful closure with multiple coils, and 2 others had surgery. None of these dogs experienced adverse effects. In 2 dogs with conical patent ductus arteriosus >5 mm in minimal diameter, coil closure was not done. We conclude that the patent ductus arteriosus size and anatomical shape are crucial in deciding whether coil closure is the method of choice. In selected cases, coil closure represents an elegant alternative to surgical ligation. Although pulmonary embolism occurred commonly, it did not cause any obvious clinical problem.