瘦素受体表达量在苏钟猪脂肪沉积调控中的作用

瘦素受体（leptin receptor,LEPR）在机体的体质量平衡、造血、生殖、血管生成和免疫过程中发挥着重要作用。为进一步了解LEPR基因在苏钟猪脂肪沉积调控中的作用机制,本研究利用Real-time PCR方法和Western-blot方法分析该基因在12头苏钟猪中5个脂肪易沉积组织（心脏、肝脏、肾脏、背膘和眼肌）RNA和蛋白水平的表达谱信息。结果表明：LEPR的mRNA在这5种组织中均有表达,其在各组织中的mRNA表达丰度表现为：背膘〉眼肌〉心脏〉肝脏〉肾脏,其中在背膘的表达量极显著高于其他几种组织（P〈0.01）;LEPR蛋白在这5种组织中也均有表达,其中在心脏中的表达量最高,显著高于其他组织（P〈0.01）,且在公猪组织的表达量显著高于母猪组织（P〈0.05）;另外,LEPR第18外显子在苏钟猪群中检测到3个高突变率的SNPs。LEPR对苏钟猪的背膘、肌肉、心脏、肾脏、肝脏等组织的脂肪沉积有重要影响,是苏钟猪肉质改良育种中潜在的重要候选基因。     

Plasma leptin levels in pigs with different leptin and leptin receptor genotypes

A C3469T mutation at exon 3 of the pig leptin (Lep) gene has been genotyped in diverse pig breeds yielding controversial results with regard to its association with growth, fatness and carcass traits. A similar situation has been reported for a HpaII restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) in the pig leptin receptor (Lepr) gene, where associations were found depending on the statistical model employed. The main objective of our work was to investigate if leptin plasma concentrations differ in pigs with different C3469T and Lepr HpaII RFLP genotypes. With this aim, we have measured plasma leptin levels at 160 days in 68 Landrace pigs with different Lep C3469T and Lepr HpaII RFLP genotypes. Neither Lep (TT: 11.68 ng/ml, TC: 10.71 ng/ml) nor Lepr (AA: 12.6 ng/ml, AB: 10.93 ng/ml, BB: 11.74 ng/ml) genotypes influenced significantly plasma Lep concentration. Moreover, we did not find any association between Lep and Lepr genotypes and phenotypic variation at growth and fatness traits in a commercial population of 320 Landrace pigs.     

Hormonal regulation of leptin receptor expression in primary cultures of porcine hepatocytes

A study was conducted to elucidate hormonal control of leptin receptor gene expression in primary cultures of porcine hepatocytes. Hepatocytes were isolated from pigs (52 kg) and seeded into collagen-coated T-25 flasks. Monolayer cultures were established in medium containing fetal bovine serum for 1 day and switched to a serum-free medium for the remainder of the 3-day culture period. To establish basal conditions hepatocytes were maintained in serum-free William's E medium containing 10 nM dexamethasone and 1 ng/ml insulin. For the final 24 h, insulin (1 or 100 ng/ml) or glucagon (100 ng/ml), were added in the presence or absence of 100 nM triiodothyronine (T3). RNA was extracted and quantitative RT-PCR was performed with primers specific for the long form and total porcine leptin receptors. Leptin receptor expression was calculated relative to co-amplified 18S rRNA. Expression of the long form of the leptin receptor was confirmed under basal conditions. Insulin, glucagon and synthetic human proteins (ghrelin and GLP-1) at 100 ng/ml had no influence on leptin receptor expression; the addition of T3 was associated with a marked increase (P < 0.001) in expression of total and long forms of the leptin receptor by 1.6 and 2.4-fold, respectively. Addition of leptin to cells which were pre-treated with T3 for 24 h (to up-regulate leptin receptor expression), confirmed the lack of a direct effect of leptin on glucagon-induced glycogen turnover and cAMP production. These data suggest that porcine hepatocytes may be insensitive to leptin stimulation even when leptin receptor expression is enhanced by T3.     

Associations of leptin gene polymorphisms with production traits in pigs

The associations of leptin (LEP) gene polymorphisms C798T, T2411C, T3266G and T3469C with production traits were investigated in a F2 pig population produced by divergent crosses. The statistical model included genotype, sex, batch and genotype by sex interaction as fixed effects and sire as random effect. Polymorphism C798T was associated with variation in total teat number (p < 0.02) and left teat number (p < 0.03), and polymorphism T3469C was associated with weight at 21 days (p < 0.03), 42 days (p < 0.05), 63 days (p < 0.02) and 77 days of age (p < 0.04) as well as feed intake (p < 0.01), average daily gain (p < 0.01), feed conversion (p < 0.01), bacon depth (p < 0.03) and slaughter weight (p < 0.03). Phenotypic associations were also performed by combining T3469C and C798T genotypes. Interaction between C798T genotypes and sex was observed for some traits. LEP genotypes had significant influence on performance traits, and can be considered as potential genetic markers for selection. However, these results have to be validated in commercial herds.     

Insulin, glucagon, and leptin in critically ill foals

Background: Endocrine dysregulation of hormones of energy metabolism is well documented in critically ill humans, but limited information exists in septic foals. The purpose of this study was to provide information on the hormonal response to energy metabolism in critically ill foals, focusing on insulin, glucagon, and leptin. Hypothesis: Concentrations of insulin, glucagon, leptin, and triglycerides will be higher, whereas glucose concentration will be lower in septic foals than in healthy and sick nonseptic foals. The magnitude of these differences will be associated with severity of disease and nonsurvival. Animals: Forty‐four septic, 62 sick nonseptic, and 19 healthy foals <7 days of age. Methods: In this prospective multicenter cross‐sectional study, blood samples were collected at admission. Foals with positive blood culture or sepsis score ≥12 were considered septic. Results: Septic foals had lower glucose and insulin and higher triglyceride and glucagon concentrations than did healthy foals. Glucagon concentrations were not different between septic foals that died (n = 14) or survived (n = 30). Higher insulin and lower leptin concentrations were associated with mortality. Quantitative insulin‐sensitivity check index was higher in septic foals. Conclusions and Clinical Importance: Energy metabolism and the endocrine response of related hormones in septic foals are characterized by hypoglycemia, hypertriglyceridemia, low insulin concentration, and high glucagon concentration. Leptin and insulin may have prognostic value for nonsurvival in septic foals. The hormonal response related to energy metabolism in critical illness differs between foals and humans.     

季节对民猪CSDE1表达的影响及其分子调节网络

民猪是具有抗寒特性的地方猪种,研究民猪对环境温度的适应机制对于理解其抗寒特性具有重要意义。本试验通过检测4个季节民猪外周血单核细胞中含CSD结构域的E1蛋白(cold shock domain-containing protein E1,CSDE1)、miR-1和miR-331-3p表达情况,并通过在PK15细胞中过表达CSDE1基因,检测细胞中7种干扰小RNA和8种基因,研究CSDE1在民猪环境温度适应中的作用和分子调控网络。结果表明,CSDE1在春、秋季表达量较低,而在夏、冬季表达量较高,而RNA miR-1和miR-133-3p的表达规律则相反;过表达CSDE1后细胞中小RNA miR-1、miR-101、miR-1307和基因HDAC3、BTF3、HSF2、TCEA1 mRNA的相对表达量明显上升,miR-143-3p和CHD7mRNA的相对表达量明显下降,各试验组差异显著(P<0.05)。结果表明,CSDE1的表达受到民猪所处环境温度的影响,可以被干扰小RNA调节,并进一步影响其他基因的表达。     

Insulin sensitivity in normal and diabetic cats

Estimates of in vivo insulin sensitivity (S(I)) can be derived from minimal model analysis of a frequently sampled intravenous glucose tolerance test (FSIVGTT). Modification of the FSIVGTT by the injection of insulin allows insulin sensitivity to be measured in diabetics. To establish and compare reference values for insulin sensitivity in clinically normal and diabetic cats, we subjected 10 clinically normal cats and five diabetic cats to the insulin-modified FSIVGTT with minimal model analysis. Diabetic cats had a significantly lower insulin sensitivity than clinically normal cats (P<0.05). Mean insulin sensitivity in clinically normal cats was 3.22x10(-4)/min/microU/ml (range 1.71-5.23x10(-4)/min/microU/ml). In contrast, the mean insulin sensitivity in diabetic cats was 0.58x10(-4)/min/microU/ml (range 0.136-0.88x10(-4)/min/microU/ml), or approximately six times less insulin sensitive than clinically normal cats. Mean glucose effectiveness in clinically normal cats was 0.030/min (range 0.021-0.045/min). Mean glucose effectiveness in diabetic cats was 0.014/min (range 0.008-0.021/min). Our data demonstrate that insulin resistance is a feature of feline diabetes mellitus and that diabetic cats have a similar relative decrease in insulin sensitivity to humans with type 2 diabetes.     

Leptin mRNA expression and serum leptin concentrations as influenced by age, weight, and estradiol in pigs

Two experiments (EXP) were conducted to determine the roles of age, weight and estradiol (E) treatment on serum leptin concentrations and leptin gene expression. In EXP I, jugular blood samples were collected from gilts at 42 to 49 (n = 8), 105 to 112 (n = 8) and 140 to 154 (n = 8) d of age. Serum leptin concentrations increased (P < 0.05) with age and averaged 0.66, 2.7, and 3.0 ng/ml (pooled SE 0.21) for the 42- to 49-, 105- to 112-, and 140- to 154-d-old gilts, respectively. In EXP II, RNase protection assays were used to assess leptin mRNA in adipose tissue of ovariectomized gilts at 90 (n = 12), 150 (n = 11) or 210 (n = 12) d of age. Six pigs from each age group received estradiol (E) osmotic pump implants and the remaining animals received vehicle control implants (C; Day 0). On Day 7, back fat and blood samples were collected. Estradiol treatment resulted in greater (P < 0.05) serum E levels in E (9 +/- 1 pg/ml) than C (3 +/- 1 pg/ml) pigs. Serum leptin concentrations were not affected by age, nor E treatment. Leptin mRNA expression was not increased by age in C pigs nor by F in 90- and 150-d-old pigs. However, by 210 d of age, leptin mRNA expression was 2.5-fold greater (P < 0.01) in E-treated pigs compared to C animals. Serum insulin concentrations were similar between treatments for 210-d-old pigs. However, insulin concentrations were greater (P < 0.05) in E than C pigs at 90 d and greater in C than E animals at 150 d. Plasma glucose and serum insulin-like growth factor-I concentrations were not influenced by treatment. These results demonstrate that serum leptin concentrations increased with age and E-induced leptin mRNA expression is age- and weight-dependent.     

Insulin and glucose regulation.

Abnormally high or low blood glucose and insulin concentrations after standardized glucose tolerance tests can reflect disorders such as pituitary dysfunction, polysaccharide storage myopathies, and other clinical disorders. Glucose and insulin responses, however, are modified by the diet to which the animal has adapted, time since it was last fed, and what it was fed. Body fat (obesity), fitness level, physiologic status, and stress also alter glucose and insulin metabolism. Therefore, it is important to consider these factors when evaluating glucose and insulin tests, especially if only one sample it taken. This article describes the factors affecting glucose and insulin metabolism in horses and how they might influence the interpretation of standardized tests of glucose tolerance.     

内源性调控对猪采食量的影响

采食量是猪营养的第一制约因素。本文就影响猪采食量调节的因素以及当前内源性调控采食量的一些初步研究作一简要介绍。     

Hormonal and neural regulation of intestinal function in pigs

At birth, the development of hormonal and neural systems which control gut functions is not finished in pigs. However, it seems to be much more advanced than that in rodents. The relative immaturity is manifested by dynamic changes in the expression of gut regulatory peptides, tissue hormones and their receptors during the early postnatal period. The structure and function of the vagal nerves and enteric nervous system change dynamically as well. The development of neural system is manifested by changes in neuron density, morphology, and distribution of transmitters and modulators. However, little information on this topic is available, particularly in pigs. Recently, the relationship between the development of enteric nervous system and pacemaker interstitial cells of Cajal was described. Colostrum and milk contain a large number of bioactive substances involving regulatory peptides, hormones and growth factors structurally identical to those produced endogenously. Thus colostrum and milk provide the neonate not only with energy but also with the means to control the development, in particular that of the gut as well as maturation of hormonal and neural systems controlling gut function. A number of newly discovered hormones, regulatory peptides and neurotransmitters such as leptin, ghrelin, orexin A and B, and other, will be discussed as well as regulation of gut mucosa function in terms of a balance between cell proliferation and programmed death (apoptosis and autophagy).     

瘦素对机体代谢调控研究进展及其在畜牧业中的应用前景

瘦素(leptin)是由肥胖基因(Obese gene)编码、脂肪组织合成并分泌的一种激素,具有调节动物摄食行为、减少能量消耗和降低动物采食量的作用,从而提高动物的生产效益。文中阐述了瘦素的结构特点、作用机理、能量代谢调控并对瘦素在畜牧业中的应用前景进行了展望。     

ADIPOQ基因调控猪脂肪沉积的研究进展

ADIPOQ是到目前为止人们所知唯一与肥胖呈负相关的激素,其可参与动物机体对葡萄糖代谢和脂肪沉积的调控。文章就ADIPOQ基因的基因结构,生物学功能和多态性及在不同猪种间的表达量进行了介绍,综述了ADIPOQ基因调控猪脂肪沉积的研究进展。     

神经肽Y、瘦素对动物摄食的影响及其调控

采食量是影响畜禽生产水平的重要因素,许多食欲调节肽物质都可以影响动物的采食量。本文分别综述了神经肽Y和瘦素的结构功能及其对动物摄食行为的调控,并对它们间的交互作用作了简明概括。