牛β—酪蛋白基因上游调控序列PCR扩增及克隆

采用蛋白酶Ｋ法从母牛肝中提取染色体ＤＮＡ,将其纯化后作为ＰＣＲ扩增模板。以引物设计软件从牛β－酪蛋白基因上游６００ｂｐ至第１个外显子设计引物,引物长度１９ｎｔ,跨度６３７ｂｐ。扩增产物电泳结果显示,在分子量Ｍａｒｋｅｒ６５７ｂｐ带附近,出现一明显亮带,这一结果与设计产物大小基本一致。用低温冷冻法纯化ＰＣＲ产物,煮沸裂解法提取载体ｐＢｌｕｅｓｃｒｉｐｔⅡＫｓ＋质粒,ＥｃｏＲＶ酶切质粒ＤＮＡ,Ｔ４ＤＮＡ连接酶连接ＰＣＲ扩增片段和质粒ＤＮＡ。将重组质粒ＤＮＡ转化到ＪＭ１０１大肠杆菌中,经筛选、酶切、测序鉴定,结果表明所克隆的片段为牛β－酪蛋白基因上游调控序列。     

产气荚膜梭菌β-毒素基因的克隆与核苷酸序列分析

为了给产气荚膜梭菌（Ｃｌｏｓｔｒｉｄｉｕｍｐｅｒｆｒｉｎｇｅｎｓ）β毒素基因工程亚单位苗和细菌毒素多价基因工程苗的研制提供基因材料，用聚合酶链式反应（ＰＣＲ）技术，从Ｂ型产气荚膜梭菌染色体基因组中扩增了９３０ｂｐ的β－毒素基因。用限制性核酸内切酶ＢａｍＨＩ和ＥｃｏＲＩ对ＰＣＲ产物进行双酶切处理，然后通过Ｔ４ＤＮＡ连接酶将其定向连接于事先经同样的双酶切处理的载体质粒ｐＥＴ－２８Ｃ（＋）的多克隆位点，转化至受体菌ＢＬ２１（ＤＥ３）中。经ＢａｍＨＩ和ＥｃｏＲＩ双酶切分析和ＰＣＲ扩增检测，证明重组质粒ｐＥＣＢ２中含有产气荚膜梭菌的β－毒素基因。经核苷酸序列分析，明确了克隆的β－毒素基因在重组质粒中的连接向位和阅读框架是正确的。     

猪生殖和呼吸综合征中国分离株ORF7基因的克隆及鉴定

本研究利用对应于ＡＴＣＣＶＲ－２３３２及ＬＶＯＲＦ７基因保守序列的１对均为２８个碱基的引物１００１１ＰＣＳ、１０１０ＰＣＲ对ＰＲＲＳＶ中国分离株Ｂ１３进行ＲＴ－ＰＣＲ，结果扩增出了１条包括完整ＯＲＦ７基因的５１０ｂｐ的ＤＮＡ片段。纯化此扩增产物，并对其进行ＥｃｏＲＩ／ＰｓｔＩ双酶切，与用ＥｃｏＲＩ、ＰｓｔＩ双酶切及碱性磷酸酶处理的ＰＵＣ１８载体连接。转化大肠杆菌。结果得到了１个Ｂ１３ＯＲＦ７基因与ＰＵＣ１８载体的重组质粒ＰＵＣ１８Ｂ１３ＯＲＦ７１０。通过ＥｃｏＲＩ／ＰｓｔＩ及ＰＣＲ证明此重组质粒即为Ｂ１３ＯＲＦ７基因与ＰＵＣ１８载体的重组质粒。从而为ＯＲＦ７基因及所表达的核衣壳蛋白进一步研究奠定了基础。     

猪生殖与呼吸综合征病毒ORF6片段的cDNA克隆及鉴定

根据已发表的ＰＲＲＳＶ基因组序列，设计并合成了１对特异扩增ＡＴＣＣ ＶＲ－２３３２株的ＯＲＦ６的基因的引物，以ＡＴＣＣ ＶＲ－２３３２基因组为模板，通过ＲＴ－ＰＣＲ扩增出５８６ｂｐ的ｃＤＮＡ产物。将该ｃＤＮＡ片段经Ｔ－Ａ连接插入ｐＧＥＭ－Ｔｅａｓｙ载体中，用重组质粒转化大肠埃希氏菌ＪＭ１０９，获得重组质粒转化菌。对重南粒ＤＮＡ进行ＰＣＲ及酶切鉴定，证明插入的ＤＮＡ片段与ＰＣＲ扩增的ＤＮＡ片段大小相     

副结核分枝杆菌DNA探针的制备与应用

以溶菌酶、ＳＤＳ、高氯酸钠等处理提取副结核分析杆菌Ｃ２株染色体ＤＮＡ，经限制性内切酶Ｐｓｔ Ｉ消化后，以质粒ｐＢｌｕｅｓｃｒｉｐｔ ＳＫ为载体，通过Ｔ４ＤＮＡ连接酶连接，转入Ｅ。ｃｏｌｉ ＤＨ５ａ受体菌中，构建了副结核菌Ｃ２株的ＤＮＡ基因文库。应用反向杂交试验，从基因文库中筛选出４个重组克隆：ＰＴＰ１２、ＰＴＰ１９、ＰＴＰ３８。对这４个重组克隆进行酶切、电泳分析，结果表明４个插入片段长度分别为：４     

鹅Ⅰ型禽副粘病毒融合蛋白基因3‘端cDNA片段的分子克隆

参考禽副粘病毒的融合蛋白基因（Ｆ基因）ｃＤＮＡ序列，设计并合成了１对引物，以他离到对鹅有致病力的Ⅰ型禽副粘病毒ＧＰＭＶ／ＱＹ９７－１株的核酸（ＲＮＡ）为模板，用逆转录聚合酶链反应（ＲＴ－ＰＣＲ）对其融合蛋白基因３＇端进行扩增，获得了预计的８８４ｂｐ左右的片段。将该片段克隆进ｐＧＥＭ－Ｔ Ｅａｓｙ质粒载体，获得重组质料Ｔ－ＧＰＭＶＦ３＇，采用限制性内切酶和ＰＣＲ方法对该重组质粒进行鉴定，证明所克隆的     

基因探针和PCR对鲤吉陶单极虫的检测

采用液氮冷冻研磨法破碎吉陶单极虫（Ｔｈｅｌｏｈａｎｅｌｕｓｋｉｔａｕｅｉ）孢子，按常规法提取其基因组ＤＮＡ。取ＤＮＡＥｃｏＲＩ消化产物，采用低熔点琼脂糖回收法制备大（３．０～１５．０ｋｂ）、小（０．５～３．０ｋｂ）片段，将其克隆于ｐＢｌｕｅｓｃｒｉｐｔｋｓＥｃｏＲＩ位点，经α－互补现象、酶切鉴定和虫体ＤＮＡ生物素标记探针筛选，构建了含２３个克隆的基因文库，克隆片段介于０．９～６．８ｋｂ之间；经阳性克隆标记筛选及特性分析，制备了长度为０．９ｋｂ（１９号质粒克隆片段）的探针，该探针具有较强的敏感性和特异性。对该探针两端ＤＮＡ序列进行分析，设计出１对引物。上游引物序列为：５′ＴＴＴＣＧＡＡＣＣＣＧＣＡＣＡＡＣＡＡＧ３′，下游引物序列为：５′ＴＧＡＧＴＧＧＡＴＡＧ－ＴＡＴＣＧＣＴＧＣ３′。应用该对引物对虫体进行了检测     

产蛋下降综合征（EDS－76）病毒DNA酶切图谱分析

选用ＥｃｏＲＩ、ＰｓｔⅠ、ＰｖｕⅡ、ＨｉｎｄⅢ、ＢｇｌⅠ和ＢｇｌⅡ６种限制性内切酶，对国内４株ＥＤＳ－７６病毒鸡源分离株和国外标准株ＡＶ－１２７及１株鹅源腺病毒的ＤＮＡ进行酶切图谱的比较，结果发现４种鸡源分离株与ＡＶ－１２７株用上述６种酶切的片段数分别为４、８、１０、１０、６和７条。各酶切图形、片段大小亦十分相似，表明均为ＥＤＳ－７６病毒。ＥｃｏＲＩ－ＨｉｎｄⅢ和ＰｓｔＩ－ＥｃｏＲＩ的双酶切也得到同样结果。鹅源分离株的酶切片段数分别为６、７、９、７、４和１０条，酶切图形和片段大小均与ＡＶ－１２７有很大不同，表明该分离株可能为１株血清型相同而基因组不同的ＥＤＳ－７６鹅腺病毒。     

产气荚膜梭菌α毒素保护性抗原基因的克隆与核苷酸序列分析

将含产气荚膜梭菌α毒素基因的质粒ｐＫＭＡ１００用限制性核酸内切酶ＢａｍＨＩ和ＨｉｎｄⅢ双酶切,经１．５％琼脂糖凝胶电泳分离、透析袋电洗脱法回收０．９５ｋｂα毒素基因片段,再将载体ｐＥＴ－２８ｂ（＋）用ＢａｍＨＩ和ＨｉｎｄⅢ双酶切,然后将处理好的ｐＥＴ－２８ｂ（＋）与０．９５ｋｂ的α毒素基因片段通过Ｔ４ＤＮＡ连接酶进行粘性末端连接,转化至受体菌ＢＬ２１（ＤＥ３）中。经ＢａｍＨＩ和ＨｉｎｄⅢ双酶切分析和核苷酸序列分析,证明重组质粒ｐＸＥＴＡ１含有产气荚膜梭菌α毒素基因。确定了α毒素基因的全部核苷酸序列,并证明其具有正确的阅读框架。     

新城疫病毒F48E9株HN基因的克隆与酶切分析

为深入探讨新城疫病毒（ＮＤＶ）的结构与功能的关系，扩增和克隆了Ｆ４８Ｅ９株ＮＤＶ的ＨＮ基因。首先以提取的Ｆ４８Ｅ９株ＮＤＶ基因组ＲＮＡ为模板逆转录合成第一链ｃＤＮＡ，然后用ＨＮ基因特异性引物作ＰＣＲ扩增ＨＮｃＤＮＡ，结果得到１条分子量约１．８ｋｂ的ＤＮＡ带，与ＮＤＶＨＮ基因的大小一致。Ｓｏｕｔｈｅｒｎｂｌｏｔ杂交进一步证实其为ＨＮ特异性ｃＤＮＡ。随后采用平端连接法将其克隆到ｐＳＶ·Ｓｐｏｒｔｌ质粒中，应用限制性内切酶ＥｃｏＲＩ、ＳｃａⅠ、ＭｌｕⅠ、ＡｐａⅠ、ＰｓｔⅠ、和ＳｍａⅠ对ＮＤＶＦ４８Ｅ９株ＨＮｃＤＮＡ重组质粒作单酶或双酶切，结果表明，ＮＤＶＦ４８Ｅ９株ＨＮ基因较ＨｉｔｃｈｎｅｒＢ１株的ＨＮ基因缺少１个ＭｌｕⅠ位点（７０５ｂｐ左右），多１个ＰｓｔⅠ位点（８０２ｂｐ左右）。     

Phase I evaluation of CCNU (lomustine) in tumor-bearing cats

1-(2-Chloroethyl)3-cyclohexyl-1-nitrosourea (CCNU) is an alkylating agent in the nitrosourea subclass. A prospective evaluation of CCNU was done to determine the maximally tolerated dosage of CCNU in tumor-bearing cats. Response data were obtained when available. Twenty-five cats were treated with CCNU at a dosage of 50-60 mg/m3 body surface area. Complete hematologic data were available for 13 cats. Neutropenia was the acute dose-limiting toxicity. The median neutrophil count at the nadir was 1,000 cells/microL (mean, 2,433 cells/microL; range, 0-9,694 cells/microL). The time of neutrophil nadir was variable, occurring 7-28 days after treatment, and counts sometimes did not return to normal for up to 14 days after the nadir. Based on these findings, a 6-week dosing interval and weekly hematologic monitoring after the 1st treatment with CCNU are recommended. The nadir of the platelet count may occur 14-21 days after treatment. The median platelet count at the nadir was 43,500 cells/microL. No gastrointestinal, renal, or hepatic toxicities were observed after a single CCNU treatment, and additional studies to evaluate the potential for cumulative toxicity should be performed. Five cats with lymphoma and 1 cat with mast cell tumor had measurable responses to CCNU. Phase II studies to evaluate antitumor activity should be completed with a dosing regimen of 50-60 mg/m3 every 6 weeks.     

Furosemide continuous rate infusion in the horse: evaluation of enhanced efficacy and reduced side effects

Continuous rate infusion (CRI) of furosemide in humans is considered superior to intermittent administration (IA). This study examined whether furosemide CRI, compared with IA, would increase diuretic efficacy with decreased fluid and electrolyte fluctuations and activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) in the horse. Five mares were used in a crossover-design study. During a 24-hour period, each horse received a total of 3 mg/kg furosemide by either CRI (0.12 mg/kg/h preceded by a loading dose of 0.12 mg/kg IV) or IA (1 mg/kg IV q8h). There was not a statistically significant difference in urine volume over 24 hours between methods; however, urine volume was significantly greater after CRI compared with IA during the first 8 hours ([median 25th percentile, 75th percentile]: 9.6 L [8.9, 14.4] for CRI versus 5.9 L [5.3, 6.0] for IA). CRI produced a more uniform urine flow, decreased fluctuations in plasma volume, and suppressed renal concentrating ability throughout the infusion period. Potassium, Ca, and Cl excretion was greater during CRI than IA (1,133 mmol [1.110, 1,229] versus 764 mmol [709, 904], 102.7 mmol [96.0, 117.2] versus 73.3 mmol [65.0, 73.5], and 1,776 mmol [1,657, 2.378] versus 1,596 mmol [1,457, 1,767], respectively). Elimination half-lives of furosemide were 1.35 and 0.47 hours for CRI and IA, respectively. The area under the excretion rate curve was 1,285.7 and 184.2 mL x mg/mL for CRI and IA, respectively. Furosemide CRI (0.12 mg/kg/h) for 8 hours, preceded by a loading dose (0.12 mg/kg), is recommended when profound diuresis is needed acutely in horses.     

Prevalence of gastric lesions in racing Alaskan sled dogs

Human and equine athletes are reported to have a high prevalence of gastric disease, and anecdotal evidence suggests a similar phenomenon applies to racing sled dogs. To investigate the prevalence of gastric disease in racing sled dogs, we conducted 2 gastroscopy studies on dogs competing in the annual Iditarod Sled Dog Race. A pilot study of dogs that were either dropped from the 2000 Iditarod Sled Dog Race because of illness or that finished the race indicated that, approximately 5 days after competing, 10 of 28 dogs (35%) had endoscopic evidence of gastric ulceration, erosion, or hemorrhage. The next year, an endoscopic study of 73 dogs participating in the 2001 Iditarod race was performed in order to evaluate a larger population of dogs. Data from 70 of these dogs could be used; 34 (48.5%) had ulceration, erosion, gastric hemorrhage, or some combination of these findings. When this group of 70 dogs was compared retrospectively to a control group of 87 dogs presented to the Texas A&M University (TAMU) Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, the Iditarod sled dogs had a significantly higher prevalence (P = .049) of gastric lesions. These findings suggest that, similar to athletes of other species, elite canine athletes have an increased prevalence of gastric disease compared to the canine population at large.     

The Epidemiology of Gastrointestinal Nematodes of Dairy Cattle in Central Kenya

The epidemiology of H. placei and of other gastrointestinal nematodes in yearling dairy cattle was examined on two farms in Kiambu District, central Kenya during each of 13 one-month periods from April 1993 to April 1994. On each farm, 32 newly weaned dairy calves were given a single dose of albendazole and then placed on experimental pastures. Twelve of the animals were designated for bi-monthly slaughter (n = 2) and analysis of worm population characteristics and 20 were designated for blood and faecal collection and for weighing. Two parasite-free tracer calves were grazed alongside the weaner calves each month throughout the study period and were also slaughtered for analysis of worm populations. Faecal egg counts, haematological and serum pepsinogen determinations, herbage larval counts, and animal live weight changes were recorded monthly. The study revealed that Haemonchus placei, Trichostrongylus axei, Cooperia spp. and Oesophagostomum radiatum were responsible for parasitic gastroenteritis and that H. placei was the predominant nematode present in the young cattle on both farms. Faecal egg counts from resident cattle and necropsy worm counts revealed that pasture larval levels were directly related to the amount of rainfall. The total worm burdens in the animals were highest during the rainy season (March–June and October–December) and lowest during the dry seasons (July–September and January–February). The very low recovery of immature larvae of H. placei from the tracer calves indicated that arrested development is not a feature of the life cycle of this parasite in central Kenya. The maintenance of the parasite population depended on continuous cycling of infection between the host and the pasture. The agroclimatic conditions of the study area were such that, in general, favourable weather conditions for the development and survival of the free-living stages of gastrointestinal nematodes existed all year round.     

Diversity of Ectoparasites in Sheep Flocks in Sa~o Paulo,Brazil

The occurrence of ectoparasites in sheep flocks is frequently reported but seldom quantified. Sheep production used to be a predominantly family activity in the state of Sa~o Paulo (Brazil), but it began to become a commercial activity in the past decade. Thus, information about the ectoparasites existing in sheep flocks has become necessary. The present data were obtained by means of questionnaires sent to all sheep breeders belonging to the `Associaça~o Paulista de Criadores de Ovinos' (ASPACO; Sa~o Paulo State Association of Sheep Breeders). Response reliability was tested by means of random visits paid to 10.6% of the respondents. Most of the properties (89.5%) reported the presence of one or more ectoparasites. Screw-worm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) was the most frequent ectoparasite (72.5%), followed by bot fly larvae (Dermatobia hominis, 45.0%), ticks (Amblyomma cajennense) and Boophilus microplus, 31.3%) and finally lice (Damalinia ovis, 13.8%). Combined infestations also occurred, the most common one being screw-worm with bot fly larvae (36.0%) followed by bot fly larvae with ticks (13.9%), screw-worm with ticks (9.3%), bot fly larvae with lice (6.9%), and ticks with lice (5.0%). The most common triple combination was screw-worm, bot fly larvae and ticks (12.8%). Breeds raised for meat or wool were attacked by bot fly larvae and ticks more often than other breeds. Lice were only absent from animals of indigenous breeds. The relationships among these ectoparasites are discussed in terms of sheep breeds, flock size, seasonality and the ectoparasitic combinations on the host.     

Evaluation of biohydrogenation rate of canola vs. soya bean seeds as unsaturated fatty acids sources for ruminants in situ

An experiment was conducted to study disappearance of C14 to C18 fatty acids, lag times and biohydrogenation (BH) rates of C18 fatty acids of ground soya bean and canola seeds in situ. Three ruminally fistulated Dallagh sheep were used to determine ruminal BH of unsaturated fatty acids (UFAs). Differences in the disappearance of fatty acids through the bags and lag times were observed between the oilseeds. We saw that the longer the incubation time of the oilseeds in the rumen, the lower the content of C18:2 and C18:3. Significantly higher lag times for both C18:2 and C18:3 were observed in ground canola compared to ground soya bean. BH rates of C18:2 and C18:3 fatty acids in soya bean were three times higher than those of canola. These results suggest that the fatty acid profile of fat source can affect the BH of UFAs by rumen micro‐organisms. So that UFAs of canola had higher ability to escape from ruminal BH. It seems that fatty acid profile of ruminant products is more affected by canola seed compared to soya bean seed.     

Serum biochemical values and mineral element contents of tissues in yaks

Serum biochemical values and the wet weight to dry weight ratios of tissues were determined in yaks in Shandan county of Gansu province. The liver, kidney, heart and muscle contents of seven elements in yaks were also analysed. Most serum biochemical values were similar to those of cattle, camels and sheep, but the calcium concentration was considerably above the normal range for other ruminants. The liver contained the highest concentrations of copper, manganese and cobalt and the kidney of selenium, iron and calcium.Abbreviations Alb albumin - ALT alanine aminotransferase - AST aspartate aminotransferase - BUN blood urea nitrogen - Chol cholesterol - Glob globulin - -GT -glutamyl transpeptidase - IP inorganic phosphorus - TP total protein     

Avian brood parasitism — a growing research area in behavioral ecology (part Ⅱ)

正We are pleased to publish the second special issue on avian brood parasitism and to be responsible guest editors for the two special issues of Chinese Birds (Vol. 3, No. 4, 2012 and Vol. 4, No. 1, 2013), entitled "Avian Brood Parasitism - A Growing Research Area in Behavioral Ecology". The first issue was published in December 2012. The goal of the two special issues is to publish accumulated knowledge and some of the recent developments in     

Internal Parasites and Haematological Values in Cattle Slaughtered in Buea Subdivision of Cameroon

Tropical Animal Health and Production -