牡蛎多糖苹果果醋的制备及其抗氧化活性研究

以苹果醋为主要原料,添加牡蛎多糖采用正交实验研制牡蛎多糖苹果果醋,并测定了牡蛎多糖苹果果醋、牡蛎多糖及苹果醋的ABTS自由基清除能力、DPPH自由基清除能力和还原能力。结果表明,牡蛎多糖苹果果醋的最佳配方为:牡蛎多糖添加量0.3%,酵母添加量0.1%,柠檬酸添加量0.1%,蜂蜜添加量10%,其感官评定得分为86.6。抗氧化测定结果表明,牡蛎多糖苹果果醋ABTS自由基清除率为95.81%,DPPH自由基清除率为95.11%,还原力为0.66,具有较强的抗氧化活性。     

年产1000kg牡蛎多糖车间设计初探

随着牡蛎养殖产量的迅速增加,对牡蛎资源进行高值化开发利用已经成为推动牡蛎产业发展的重要手段。牡蛎多糖是牡蛎中重要的活性物质,它可以作为保健食品及药品来进行开发利用,是有价值的牡蛎深加工产品,因此有必要对牡蛎多糖进行产业化开发利用。为了实现这一目标,需要设计合理可行的生产工艺。本文以太平洋牡蛎为原料,摒弃传统醇沉提取多糖的工艺方法,而只采用热水浸提、等电点沉淀及膜分离法相结合进行牡蛎多糖的提取分离,并对牡蛎多糖生产车间设计中出现的问题提出了有效的解决方案。     

水溶性牡蛎多糖的降血压活性

牡蛎中含有丰富的多糖。从牡蛎中制备的水溶性多糖经HPLC测定,其单糖组成为葡萄糖,以葡聚糖分子筛测定其分子量为(3.93~10.84)×106 Da。以牡蛎多糖(7g/kg)对高血压模型大鼠灌胃均具有较明显的降低收缩压和舒张压作用。     

响应面法同步优化褶牡蛎中蛋白和多糖提取工艺

于单因素试验基础上,以牡蛎蛋白和多糖提取率(Y1和Y2)为响应值,利用响应面法对牡蛎中蛋白和多糖提取工艺进行同步优化.试验结果表明,液料比(X1)、提取时间(X2)、提取温度(X3)及pH值(X4)4个因素对Y1和Y2均有显著影响.由响应面三维及等高线叠加图得到牡蛎蛋白和多糖提取率均高的最佳提取工艺参数:液料比33∶1,提取时间2.6h,提取温度40℃,pH值4.2.在此条件下,验证试验得到牡蛎蛋白提取率为21.15％,牡蛎多糖提取率为12.07％,与数学模型预测值非常接近.可见,响应面同步优化法对牡蛎蛋白和多糖提取条件进行同步优化合理可行.     

植物乳杆菌发酵对牡蛎成分的影响

试验结果表明,加入4%食盐能在一定程度上抑制挥发性盐基氮(TVBN)的产生,接种植物乳杆菌后牡蛎浆pH在发酵第2 d迅速下降并一直处于酸性状态(pH≈4)。蛋白质由于牡蛎自溶酶作用、微生物的利用而不断被分解,氨基酸不断地增加,而可溶性蛋白表现出波动变化。还原糖逐渐被消耗,至第10 d时所剩仅为0.07 mg/ml。表明植物乳杆菌对牡蛎的发酵过程有重要作用。为牡蛎的深加工利用提供科学依据。     

提高发酵猫爪草多糖产量的菌种筛选

植物多糖潜力巨大,被广泛应用于畜牧业生产中。中药多糖是植物多糖的重要来源,但中药多糖的成分含量有限,常规提取法获得率较低。针对此问题,研究选取粪链球菌、芽孢杆菌、酵母菌、乳酸菌,对猫爪草原药进行发酵。然后通过最大吸收波长扫描,建立了紫外分光法测定葡萄糖和甘露糖的方法,并对由4种益生菌发酵后的猫爪草多糖测定结果进行比较。结果表明：酵母菌发酵后的猫爪草多糖产量最高,为9.06%;乳酸菌发酵后的猫爪草多糖含量次之,为8.63%。说明酵母菌和乳酸菌作为发酵菌种可使猫爪草多糖的提取率得到提高。     

牡蛎多糖的提取与纯化

正地球上丰富的海洋生物资源为人们对新型生物活性物质的发现与研究提供了更多的可能。我国海域辽阔,为我国海产养殖特别是牡蛎养殖提供了便利和优势。牡蛎是我国四大养殖贝类之一,牡蛎肉富含多种营养物质,其中牡蛎多糖作为一种多糖类物质,因其具有提高机体免疫力、对正常细胞没有毒副作用的特点以及多种生物学     

渔用中草药饲料添加剂的发酵工艺优化

为提升渔用中草药应用效果,本研究控制中草药发酵过程中的含水量、接菌量、发酵时间和发酵温度,采用单因素试验和4因素3水平的正交试验对发酵工艺进行优化,以蒽酮-硫酸法测定中草药发酵后的多糖含量,最终确定该中草药的最佳发酵工艺为含水量50％,接菌量4％,发酵温度33℃,发酵时间72 h.本研究可为渔用中草药的发酵应用提供参考...     

牡蛎礁碳源–汇功能研究进展与展望

针对当前全球气候变暖趋势,中国提出“双碳”目标,体现了我国主动承担应对全球气候变化责任的大国担当。海洋在实现碳中和目标中具有重要作用。牡蛎礁作为全球海岸带典型生态系统,具有巨大碳储量和强大固碳能力。牡蛎礁在生物钙化、呼吸作用等过程中向大气释放二氧化碳,但在生物合成、沉积作用等过程中却可以埋藏大量碳。目前,全球牡蛎礁是大气碳的源还是汇尚不明确。为探究牡蛎礁碳源–汇功能,本文综述了牡蛎礁碳源–汇功能研究现状,分析了影响牡蛎礁碳 源–汇功能的关键生态过程,探讨了在不同环境条件下牡蛎礁碳源–汇特征。研究表明,牡蛎礁不仅可以成为大气碳的汇,还可以提高盐沼植被、海藻、海洋动物等生物的碳汇功能。未来应尽快开展牡蛎礁碳汇功能评估技术等研究,形成以提高牡蛎礁碳汇为目的的牡蛎礁保护与修复技术,提升我国海洋生态系统碳汇能力。     

发酵啤酒糟替代配合饲料中豆粕对奥尼罗非鱼生长与生化指标的影响

以发酵啤酒糟分别替代饲料中0、20%、40%、60%、80%和100%的豆粕,配制成6种等氮等能的试验饲料,研究发酵啤酒糟对奥尼罗非鱼(Oreochromis niloticus×O.aureu)生长性能、体组成和血清生化指标的影响,以探明发酵啤酒糟在鱼类配合饲料中的适宜用量。将540尾初始体重为(3.00±0.08)g的奥尼罗非鱼随机分为6个试验组,每组3个重复,每个重复30尾鱼,在室内循环水养殖系统中进行为期60 d的生长试验。结果表明:当发酵啤酒糟替代豆粕的比例在0~60%时,各试验组间增重率、特定生长率、饲料效率和蛋白质效率均无显著差异;超过60%时,生长性能显著下降(P0.05)。以增重率和饲料效率为判据,通过折线模型分析得到,奥尼罗非鱼幼鱼饲料中发酵啤酒糟替代豆粕的最适比例分别为54.1%和55.4%。随着发酵啤酒糟替代豆粕比例的升高,试验鱼肌肉和全鱼组织脂肪含量及脏体比、肝体比均呈下降趋势,而水分和灰分呈上升趋势(P0.05)。血清谷草转氨酶(AST)和谷丙转氨酶(ALT)的活性及血糖含量随着发酵啤酒糟替代比例的增加而升高,当替代比例超过40%时,血清AST和ALT活性及血糖含量显著高于对照组(P0.05)。血清甘油三酯和胆固醇含量则随替代比例的增加而呈下降趋势,替代比例超过40%时,甘油三酯含量显著低于对照组(P0.05);当替代比例超过60%时,胆固醇含量显著低于对照组(P0.05)。在本试验条件下,综合考虑生长和血清生化指标,奥尼罗非鱼饲料中发酵啤酒糟替代豆粕的最适比例为54.1%~55.4%。     

Rare serotype occurrence and PFGE genotypic diversity of Streptococcus agalactiae isolated from tilapia in China

Previously, we reported 10 PEGE types of 85 tilapia Streptococcus agalactiae(GBS), which shifted from Streptococcus iniae in China, by using PEGE method. Presently, larger and more representative tilapia GBS were isolated, for the ?rst time in China, to characterize their serotypes and genetic diversities more precisely than had done before. 168 GBS strains were distributed in ?ve provinces of China, in which Guangdong, Guangxi and Hainan were the major ones, holding36.9%(62/168), 37.5%(63/168) and 19.6%(33/168), respectively. Serotypes, Ia, Ib and III, were observed in these strains and the most predominant one was Ia(95.2%), which mainly distributed in Guangdong, Guangxi and Hainan. Ia initially occurred in 2009, it shoot up to 32.1% in 2010,but decreased to 16.1% in 2011 before went up to 45.2% in 2012. Ib sporadically occurred during2007–2011, III onlyoccurred in 2012. 14 different PFGE types, including 4 new types(N, O,P and Q), were observed, in which B, D, F and G were the predominant types, holding 83.9%(141/168) of the total GBS strains. Ia corresponded to 11 PFGE types(A–H, N–P), in which type D predominated(51%). Ib represented 3 genotypes(I, J and Q) and III harbored only 2genotypes(N and F). Type N and Fsynchronously presented in Ia and III. In summary, the genetic diversity of tilapia GBS varied by serotypes and changed with geographical locations and years.Although Iastillpredominated, new rareserotypeIII alreadyoccurred in China.     

Growth hormone (GH) and reproduction: a review

Interaction between growth and reproduction occurs in many vertebrates and is particularly obvious at certain stages of the life cycle in fish. Endocrine interactions between the gonadotropic axis and the somatotropic axis are described, the potential role of GH being emphasised. A comparative analysis of these phenomena in mammals, amphibians and fish, suggests a specific role of GH in the physiology of puberty, gametogenesis and fertility. It also shows the original contribution made by studies on the fish model in this field of investigations.     

Purification and partial characterization of GtHs (cfLH and cfFSH) from Indian walking catfish (Clarias batrachus) (L.) and development of a homologous ELISA for cfLH

Two gonadotropins (GtH; Qa and Qb) were purified by gel filtration and ion exchange chromatography from the pituitaries of Indian walking catfish (Clarias batrachus). The presence of GtH during purification was assessed by in vitro oocyte maturation and in vivo steroidogenic activity, and their identities were determined by elution profiles, molecular weight, biological activities and yield. The molecular weights of Qa and Qb were 37 and 42 kDa, respectively, and composed of distinct subunits (Qa: 20 and 14 kDa and Qb: 26 and 18 kDa). Polyclonal antibodies raised against Qa immunostained Qa, Qb and pituitary GtH cells. A competitive Qa‐ELISA was developed whose sensitivity was 6.25 ng mL^?1 (1.25 ng well^?1) with intra‐ (3.5%) and inter‐ (12.4%) assay coefficients of variation. Displacement curves parallel to the standard were obtained with plasma and pituitary extracts of catfish, Qb and carp GtHII. The assay was validated by measuring the plasma Qa levels after LHRH treatment and in relation to ovarian growth in the female catfish during different reproductive phases. Based on the results, Qa and Qb corresponded to fish LH and FSH respectively. The findings will increase the knowledge of the mechanisms controlling fish reproduction and identification of sensitive phases in fish in captivity for hormonal manipulation.     

Controlled infection of Poecilia reticulata Peters (guppy) with Tetrahymena by immersion and intraperitoneal injection

Tetrahymena is a protozoan parasite, which infects guppy, Poecilia reticulata Peters, and causes substantial economical losses in commercial farms worldwide. Studies of guppy infected by Tetrahymena require standardized infection protocols. The LD50 for Tetrahymena infection of guppies by intraperitoneal (IP) injection was calibrated, and the level obtained was 946 parasites per fish. Guppy infection with Tetrahymena by immersion, imitating the natural route of infection via the integument, was studied under normal or stress conditions. Exposure to cold and netting (CNI) and to cold only (CI) followed by immersion exposure to 10 000 Tetrahymena per mL resulted in 22.5% and 19.2% mortality, respectively, as compared to 14.2% and 10% in groups that were netted only (NI) or non‐stressed (I). Histopathology revealed that immersion infection resulted in a systemic infection. Lysozyme levels, measured 3 weeks after infection, were significantly higher in the CNI group (288 μg per mg protein) compared with CI‐, NI‐ and I‐treated groups (94.5, 64 and 62.3 μg mg^?1, respectively). There was no evident parasite immobilization activity in body homogenates, suggesting no development of acquired immunity. Re‐infection by IP injection revealed no increase in protection in any of the treatment groups, mortality range of 56.3–75%, higher than in the non‐exposed control (40.6% mortality).     

Imported ornamental fish are colonized with antibiotic‐resistant bacteria

There has been growing concern about the overuse of antibiotics in the ornamental fish industry and its possible effect on the increasing drug resistance in both commensal and pathogenic organisms in these fish. The aim of this study was to carry out an assessment of the diversity of bacteria, including pathogens, in ornamental fish species imported into North America and to assess their antibiotic resistance. Kidney samples were collected from 32 freshwater ornamental fish of various species, which arrived to an importing facility in Portland, Oregon from Colombia, Singapore and Florida. Sixty‐four unique bacterial colonies were isolated and identified by PCR using bacterial 16S primers and DNA sequencing. Multiple isolates were identified as bacteria with potential to cause disease in both fish and humans. The antibiotic resistance profile of each isolate was performed for nine different antibiotics. Among them, cefotaxime (16% resistance among isolates) was the antibiotic associated with more activity, while the least active was tetracycline (77% resistant). Knowing information about the diversity of bacteria in imported ornamental fish, as well as the resistance profiles for the bacteria will be useful in more effectively treating clinical infected fish, and also potential zoonoses in the future.     

Effect of iodophor disinfection of non‐hardened Salmo trutta eggs on their bacterial and fungus load

This study investigated the efficiency of iodophor disinfection (135 ppm active iodine for 15–30 min) of non‐hardened Salmo trutta eggs against different groups of bacteria and against fungus. Egg samples were taken from non‐disinfected and from disinfected eggs, microorganisms were cultured on specific nutrient media and their mass was measured by turbidimetric methods. Bacteria and fungus mass of non‐hardened eggs could be reduced but not eliminated by iodophor disinfection with 135 ppm active iodine for 15 min. The extent of reduction was 47–65% (Experiment 1). The efficiency of disinfection increased with disinfection time as the reduction in bacteria and fungus mass was 40–55% after 15 min and 58–74% after 30 min (Experiment 2). Disinfection efficiency of iodophor solution diluted in water (reduction 49–57%) and of iodophor solution diluted in sodium chloride solution iso‐osmolar to the oocytes (reduction 52–61%) was similar (Experiment 3). The reduction in bacteria and fungus mass was persistent as it was 39–72% lower in embryos deriving from disinfected eggs than in embryos deriving from non‐disinfected ones (Experiment 4). In conclusion, the tested disinfection method is inadequate to eliminate pathogens completely but it could positively influence immune defence of eggs and embryos.     

Nitrogenous waste excretion and accumulation of urea and ammonia inChalcalburnus tarichi (Cyprinidae), endemic to the extremely alkaline Lake Van (Eastern Turkey)

The endemic, anadromous cyprinidChalcalburnus tarichi is the only fish species known to occur in alkaline Lake Van (Eastern Anatolia, Turkey). EightC. tarichi were maintained individually in Lake Van water (17 – 19°C; pH 9.8; 153 mEq·I^–1 total alkalinity; 22 total salinity) and tank water samples analyzed for 24 h in 2 to 4 h intervals. At zero time, < 1µM ammonia was present and urea was undetectable in the tank water; at 24 h, total ammonia and urea made up 114±32 and 35±25µM, respectively. Over the experimental period, ammonia-N and urea-N excretion averaged 1041±494 and 607±169moles·kg^–1 fish·h^–1, respectively. The extent of urea excretion was highly variable between specimens. Uric acid excretion was not detectable.Urea was present at high concentrations in all tissues and plasma (25 – 35moles·g^–1·ml^–1) of freshly caughtC. tarichi; total ammonia content of the tissues was by a factor of 1.9 (liver) to 3.0 (brain) lower. High arginase activity (2.4±0.2 U·min^–1·g^–1) was detected in the liver ofC. tarichi but ornithine carbamoylphosphate transferase, a key enzyme of the ornithine-urea-cycle, was absent. Ureagenesis is likely through degradation of arginine and/or uricolysis. High glutamine synthetase activity (11±0.6 U·min^–1·g^–1) and low ammonia content in brain suggest that, like other teleosts,C. tarichi has an efficient ammonia detoxification in the brain, but in no other tissue.Nitrogenous waste excretion at alkaline pH is discussed. The ability ofC. tarichi to excrete high levels of ammonia at extremely alkaline pH is unique among teleosts studied so far. The mechanism of ammonia excretion under Lake Van conditions remains to be elucidated.     

Influence of the antibacterial herbs, Solanum trilobatum, Andrographis paniculata and Psoralea corylifolia on the survival, growth and bacterial load of Penaeus monodon post larvae

The indiscriminate use of antibiotics and chemicals in shrimp hatcheries has led to biomagnification and that in turn could lead to rejection of a whole consignment. The application of the bioencapsulation technique as a tool for curative treatment in shrimp larvae was investigated. Herbs having antibacterial properties such as Solanum trilobatum, Andrographis paniculata and Psoralea corylifolia (methanolic extracts) were bioencapsulated in Artemia and fed to Penaeus monodon post larvae PL 1–25. The post larvae were reared in a medium inoculated with pathogenic bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhi and Vibrio sp. Post larvae reared in the non-inoculated water and fed with non-enriched Artemia exhibited 90% survival, highest specific growth rate (12.43%) and reduced bacterial load. P. monodon reared in the bacterial inoculated water and fed with the non-enriched Artemia exhibited the lowest survival (10–30%), specific growth rate (8.42–9.1%) and increased bacterial load (2.86 × 10³ to 3.76 × 10⁵ cfu/g). The methanolic extracts of the herbs helped to increase survival and specific growth rate and reduced bacterial load in the P. monodon culture system. Among the three herbal extracts, P. corylifolia enriched Artemia fed post larvae showed the tendency to higher survival (>50%), growth rate (11.5 averaged) and low bacterial load (1.12 × 10⁵ cfu/g). This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.