超低温冷冻保存中华鲟F_1精子授精方法研究

利用超低温冷冻保存中华鲟子一代(F_1)的精液,研究4种不同激活液、2种不同的授精方式及5种不同冻精授精量对授精效果的影响。结果表明,冷冻保存365d的中华鲟F_1冻精,用养殖水激活授精效果优于4种激活液,获得(15.04±0.58)%的受精率和(14.6±0.59)%的孵化率。相同条件下,试验1、试验2和试验3的湿法受精率和孵化率分别为(18.3±1.45)%、(13.57±0.76)%、(18.65±0.42)%和(16.82±2.01)%、(11.03±0.98)%、(15.87±1.25)%,湿法授精效果均优于干法授精。用10mL中华鲟卵与不同冻精授精量进行湿法授精,精子密度3.82×109个/mL,稀释比1∶2,冻精活力(35.45±5.26)%,冻精用量0.1~0.6mL,随着冻精用量的加大,受精率和孵化率呈现上升趋势,0.6mL时,受精率和孵化率达最高,分别为(16.43±1.57)%和(14.58±1.35)%,但随着冻精用量的继续加大,其受精率和孵化率随之下降。     

史氏鲟精子超低温冷冻保存研究

比较了史氏鲟精子在3种不同配比浓度稀释液的保存效果。试验结果表明,配方Ⅲ作为稀释液,8%甲醇作为抗冻剂,二步法超低温(-196℃)冷冻保存,5h后取出,38℃水浴解冻取得最好的冻后激活率,解冻后激活率为(52.3±3.5)%。解冻精子分别采用井水和激活液D(10mmol/L Tris+10mmol/L NaCl+25mmol/L Glu,pH 8.0)激活,进行人工授精。结果显示配方Ⅲ冻精采用激活液D激活授精获得最高受精率为68.56%,最高孵化率为52.91%。本次试验表明,1～2mmol/L范围内,低浓度K+比高浓度K+对史氏鲟精子保存有利;52～82mosmol/kg范围内,高渗稀释液有利于史氏鲟精子的保存;且激活授精方法是影响冻精受精率和孵化率的关键因素之一。     

瓦氏黄颡鱼精子的生理特性及其超低温冷冻保存的初步研究

对瓦氏黄颡鱼(Pelteobagrus vachelli)精子在不同盐度和pH下的精子活力进行观察,同时研究了精子在4种不同稀释液与2种不同浓度抗冻剂组成的保存液中的超低温冷冻保存,并开展了冻精的授精实验。结果表明,瓦氏黄颡鱼精子浓度为(2.035±0.179)×1012cell·mL-1,在盐度为5.8、pH为7.17时,精子的活力都高达95%。以A液作为稀释液、10%甲醇作为抗冻剂时,冷冻保存精子效果最好,解冻后精子活力为(81.7±0.9)%。用解冻后的精子进行人工授精,获得的受精率为(88.4±2.1)%,孵化率为(74.0±0.8)%;而鲜精受精率为(91.0±0.8)%,孵化率(82±1.6)%,冻精与鲜精均无显著性差异。人工授精实验证明了解冻后的精子能正常用于该鱼的人工繁殖。     

黄鳝精子活力检测和精子入卵早期过程观察

采用Olympus3×51相差系统显微镜和SQIAS—1000彩色精液质量图文分析系统检测黄鳝精子活力。结果表明,在NaCl溶液浓度为0～0.3%时,黄鳝精子激活比例随溶液浓度升高而极显著增加(P<0.01);当NaCl浓度达到0.7%时,精子激活比例、直线运动速度和鞭毛摆动频率均显著(P<0.05)或极显著(P<0.01)降低。扫描电镜观察显示:黄鳝成熟卵卵壳膜上的精孔区呈漏斗状凹陷,其底部中央可见一精孔管外孔,口径约4.22±0.66μm;黄鳝精子入卵速度缓慢,受精过程较长,从精子附着于卵球表面到精孔管完全堵塞,约30s～5min。     

人工养殖西伯利亚鲟精子超低温冷冻保存研究

研究了人工养殖西伯利亚鲟精子的生物学特征及超低温冷冻保存方法。西伯利亚鲟的产精量为113.67±39.86 ml,精子密度为(6.49±3.10)×108/ml,精子活力为(85.4±9.5)%,精子寿命为353±23 s。精子密度与精子快速运动时间、精子寿命之间均存在线性相关,用方程分别表示为:y=1.0384x+1.5089(R2=0.7325);y=2.9069x+74.289(R2=0.6967)。结果表明精子密度可作为一项精子质量评价的标准。通过比较西伯利亚鲟精子在不同稀释液、不同抗冻剂和抗冻剂浓度、降温速率、解冻温度下的保存效果,结果表明:配方2作为稀释液,18%甲醇作为抗冻剂,二步法超低温(-196℃)冷冻保存精子,40℃水浴解冻取得最好的冻后活力,解冻后活力为(51.8±5.8)%。西伯利亚鲟授精的最佳精卵比为106∶1。在此精卵比下用冻精授精分别得到了(72.3±3)%的受精率和(52.9±4.1)%的孵化率,其中受精率与鲜精没有显著性差异,孵化率与鲜精有显著差异(P<0.05)。     

pH及不同浓度NaCl溶液对黄颡鱼精子活力的影响

在实验室条件下，初步研究了不同pH值及不同浓度NaCl溶液对黄颡色鲜精活力的影响。结果表明，黄颡鱼精子对pH的适应范围较广，pH7—9时精子活力最强；在低浓度NaCl溶液(0．20％一0．50％)中能延长精子的寿命，高浓度NaCl溶液(0．90％-1．20％)中精子活力被抑制，但用该液作黄颡鱼精液稀释剂室温短时保存并不影响精子活力。     

大鲵精子活力观察及稀释液的选择与应用

正大鲵精子活力不仅与自身质量有关,而且还与水环境因子相关,阐明环境因子对精子活力的影响,有助于育苗生产上授精环境的调控,提高受精率。本研究经催产获得的大鲵精液,以乳白色精原液中活力较好的精子为实验材料,采用实验生态-显微观察方法,研究了几种授精稀释液在不同pH情况下对大鲵精子的激活情况,以及精液的临时保存方法,为其人工繁殖技术提升提供参考。     

低渗溶液浓度对黄颡鱼精子活力和受精率的影响

为提高黄颡鱼(Pelteobagrus fulvidraco)人工授精的稳定性,分别用卵子和精子同步激活法以及预激活精子法,在6个梯度浓度(0%～0.5%)范围的低渗溶液中进行人工授精试验,比较精子活力、受精率和孵化率。结果显示:低渗溶液浓度与精子活力、精子激活率和受精率密切相关,在相同浓度的低渗溶液组中采用预激活精子法的受精率显著高于卵子和精子同步激活法(P<0.05),受精率相对应提高了7.7%～14.5%;低渗溶液的浓度和人工授精方式对孵化率无显著影响。结果表明在浓度0.3%的低渗溶液中采用预激活精子法的效果最好。     

环境因子对大黄鱼精子活力的影响

通过观测精子的激活率、活动时间和寿命研究了几种环境因子的变化对养殖大黄鱼精子活力的影响。试验结果表明:精子平均密度为(1.17±0.09)×1010.ml-1,盐度对大黄鱼精子活力影响较大。当海水盐度适宜(19.61~24.87)时,精子的激活率≥90%,活动时间≥9.65 min,寿命≥13.50 min;在pH=4.0~10.0的海水中,精子都能被正常激活(≥70%),适宜的pH值为7.5~8.0;不同浓度的葡萄糖、NaCl和KCl溶液对精子活力的影响不同,不同浓度的EDTA-2Na溶液均不能激活精子;无Ca2 、Mg2 或HCO3-的人工海水对精子的激活率均高达90%,但精子的活动时间却有较大幅度的缩减。     

黄姑鱼精子的超低温冻存及细胞结构损伤的检测

以HBSS溶液为稀释液,DMSO为抗冻剂,0.25 mL麦细管为冻存管,两步降温法超低温冻存黄姑鱼精子,并用单细胞凝胶电泳(SCGE)技术检测了冻精的DNA损伤,荧光双染色流式细胞仪技术(FCM)检测了冻精的细胞膜性结构损伤。结果表明,DMSO质量分数在5%~20%时,冻精的活力与鲜精相比无显著差异;其中DMSO质量分数在10%时,冻精的激活率、运动时间及寿命分别为85.25%±3.95%、(3.23±0.27) min及(3.83±0.33) min。DMSO质量分数在25%、30%时,冻精的活力显著下降。SCGE检测显示,DMSO质量分数在5%~15%时、冻精的DNA损伤与鲜精相比差异不显著,DMSO质量分数为20%、25%、30%时,冻精的DNA损伤明显加重,冻精的DNA损伤与抗冻剂DMSO的质量分数成正相关。FCM检测显示,DMSO质量分数在5%~20%时,冻精中线粒体及细胞膜结构保持完整性的精子比例与鲜精相比无显著差异,DMSO质量分数在25%、30%时,冻精中的线粒体及细胞膜结构保持完整性的精子比例明显下降。分析认为,较高质量分数的DMSO是引起冻精活力下降,DNA、线粒体及细胞膜结构损伤加重的主要原因。     

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.