重组脂联素对皖南花猪脂肪细胞脂联素及其受体mRNA表达的影响

脂联素（Adp）是主要由脂肪组织分泌的细胞因子,有重要的生理作用。本试验旨在研究重组脂联素（rAdp）对皖南花猪脂肪细胞脂联素及其受体2,AMP激活蛋白激酶（AMPK）、过氧化物增殖剂活化受体α（PPARα）mR-NA表达的影响。选择10d皖南花猪皮下脂肪组织分离前体脂肪细胞,增殖培养至80%融合后换分化培养基培养,细胞分化后用0、2和10mg/L rAdp分别处理12和48h。油红O染色法鉴定脂肪细胞,MTT方法检测细胞活力;酶法测定培养液中甘油释放量,荧光定量RT-PCR方法检测脂肪细胞脂联素（Adp）、脂联素受体1（AdpR1）、脂联素受体2（AdpR2）、PPARα和AMPK mRNA表达。结果显示,rAdp处理后,脂肪细胞活力总体有降低趋势,10mg/L处理48h达到显著水平（P〈0.05）;rAdp处理对甘油释放的抑制作用未达到差异水平。rAdp处理12h后,脂肪细胞AdpR1和AdpR2mRNA表达显著升高（P〈0.01）,但无剂量依赖性;rAdp处理48h后,脂肪细胞AdpmRNA表达显著下降（P〈0.05）。rAdp处理12h后,脂肪细胞PPARαmRNA表达显著升高（P〈0.01）,且有剂量效应性;而AMP AMPK mRNA表达均无显著性变化。结果提示,重组脂联素处理猪原代脂肪细胞有降低细胞活力和抑制脂肪细胞甘油释放量的趋势,能显著上调AdpR1、AdpR2和PPARα基因的表达,从而刺激脂肪酸氧化和甘油三酯的水解作用。     

Expression and localization of adiponectin and its receptors in ovarian follicles during different stages of development and the modulatory effect of adiponectin on steroid production in water buffalo

Adiponectin is an adipocyte‐derived hormone regulating energy metabolism, insulin sensitivity and recently found to regulate reproduction. The current study was carried out to investigate gene and protein expression, immunolocalization of adiponectin and its receptors AdipoR1 and AdipoR2 in ovarian follicles of different developmental stages in water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) and to investigate the effect of adiponectin on steroid production in cultured bubaline granulosa cells. qPCR, western blotting and immunohistochemistry were applied to demonstrate mRNA expression, protein expression and immunolocalization, respectively. The results indicate that adiponectin, AdipoR1 and AdipoR2 were present in granulosa cells (GC) and theca interna (TI) of ovarian follicles and the expression of adiponectin, AdipoR1, AdipoR2 in GC and AdipoR1 and AdipoR2 in TI increased with increase in follicle size (p < .05). Expression of adiponectin was high in small and medium size follicles in TI. The adiponectin and its receptors were immunolocalized in the cytoplasm of GC and TI cells. Further, in the in‐vitro study, GCs were cultured and treated with recombinant adiponectin each at 0, 1 and 10 µg/ml alone or with follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) at 30 ng/ml) or Insulin‐like growth factor I (IGF‐I) at 10 ng/ml for 48 hr after obtaining 75%–80%s confluency. Adiponectin at 10 µg/ml increased IGF‐I‐induced estradiol (E₂) and progesterone (P₄) secretion and FSH‐induced E₂ secretion from GC and also increased the abundance of factors involved in E₂ and P₄ production (cytochrome P45019A1 [CYP19A1] and 3‐beta‐hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase [3β‐HSD]). In conclusion, this study provides novel evidence for the presence of adiponectin and its receptors in ovarian follicles and modulatory role of adiponectin on steroid production in buffalo.     

Characterisation of adiponectin and its receptors in the bovine mammary gland and in milk

Adiponectin is an adipocyte-derived hormone, which circulates in the form of homo-multimers. The individual oligomers have a distinct profile of activity, playing crucial roles in several biological processes, including metabolism and inflammation. Adiponectin exerts many of its effects by interacting with the receptors, AdipoR1 and AdipoR2. In the present study, mRNA expression of adiponectin, AdipoR1 and AdipoR2 was evaluated by quantitative PCR in different areas of the mammary gland in healthy lactating cows. The adiponectin isoforms in milk and blood were investigated by Western blotting and 2D-electrophoresis, and the presence of adiponectin protein was determined by immunohistochemistry.Low level expression of adiponectin mRNA was found in all areas of bovine mammary gland tissues examined. AdipoR1 and AdipoR2 mRNAs were also detected in mammary tissues and their expression was particularly prominent in the parenchyma and cistern. Western blotting revealed a heterogeneous electrophoretic pattern, indicating that different adiponectin isoforms exist in milk, compared with blood. In particular, milk shows a low molecular weight isoform of adiponectin, corresponding to the globular domain. Adiponectin in milk is characterised by a more complex 2D electrophoretic pattern, compared with blood, as illustrated by the presence of proteins of different molecular weights and isoelectric points. Adiponectin protein was detected by immunohistochemistry in epithelial cells lining the secretory alveoli, in secretum within the alveolar lumen and in small peripheral nerves. The study findings support a role for adiponectin in regulating metabolism and immunity of the bovine mammary gland and potentially the calf intestine, following ingestion of milk.     

Expression of adiponectin and its receptors (AdipoR1 and AdipoR2) in chicken ovary: potential role in ovarian steroidogenesis

Adiponectin and its receptors (AdipoR1 and AdipoR2) mRNAs are expressed in various chicken tissues including ovary. However, the cellular expression and the role of adiponectin system have never been investigated in chicken ovary. Here, we have shown that the level of adiponectin mRNA is about 10- to 30-fold higher (p < 0.001) in theca cells than in granulosa cells from each hierarchical yellow follicle studied (F4–F1). In contrast, the level of AdipoR1 mRNA expression was about two-fold lower in theca cells than in granulosa cells (p < 0.05) whereas those of AdipoR2 was similar in both ovarian cells. Whereas expression of adiponectin mRNA increased with follicular differentiation in theca cells, it decreased in granulosa cells. In contrast, mRNA expression of AdipoR1 and AdipoR2 in both theca and granulosa cells remained stable during yellow follicle development. To determine whether adiponectin is involved in the ovarian steroidogenesis, LH (100 ng/ml)-, FSH (100 ng/ml)- and IGF-1 (100 ng/ml)-induced progesterone production was measured in absence or presence of human recombinant adiponectin (10 μg/ml) for 36 h in cultured granulosa cells from F1, F2 and mixed F3 and F4 follicles. In absence of LH, FSH and IGF-1, adiponectin treatment had no effects on progesterone production whatever vitollegenic follicle studied. However, it increased by about two-fold IGF-1-induced progesterone secretion in F2 and F3/4 follicles whereas it halved progesterone production in response to gonadotropins (LH and FSH) in F3/4 follicles. Thus, in chicken, adiponectin, mainly expressed in theca cells, could exert paracrine or autocrine effect on the ovarian steroidogenesis.     

Insulin regulates the expression of adiponectin and adiponectin receptors in porcine adipocytes

Adiponectin is an adipocyte-derived hormone that can improve insulin sensitivity. Its functions in regulating glucose utilization and fatty acid metabolism in mammals are mediated by two subtypes of adiponectin receptors (AdipoR1 and AdipoR2). This study was conducted to determine the effect of insulin on the expression of adiponectin and its receptors. We demonstrated that in the presence of 10 nM insulin, addition of 1 μM of insulin or rosiglitazone (a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ) agonist) had no effect on the expression of adiponectin and AdipoR genes in differentiated porcine adipocytes. However, the addition of 1 μM insulin plus 1 μM rosiglitazone significantly increased the AdipoR2 mRNA in differentiated porcine adipocytes. Using the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase inhibitor (PI3K inhibitor, LY 294002), we found that insulin inhibited the expression of AdipoR2 through the PI3K pathway and this inhibition was blocked by addition of rosiglitazone. When porcine adipocytes were cultured without insulin, supplementation with 10 nM insulin inhibited the expression of AdipoR2 and this inhibition effect was also blocked by addition of rosiglitazone. Therefore, these data suggest that a PPARγ agonist increases expression of AdipoR2 and that insulin inhibits the expression of AdipoR2 through the PI3K pathway.     

Cloning, expression and chromosome localization of porcine adiponectin and adiponectin receptors genes

Adiponectin is a cytokine secreted specifically by adipocytes that has been proposed to enhance insulin sensitivity and prevent atherosclerosis. Adiponectin receptors (adipoR1 and adipoR2) are recently found in mice which act as receptors for globular and full-length adiponectin to mediate the fatty-acid oxidation and glucose uptake in muscle and liver. The primary goal of this study was to examine chromosome localization of porcine adiponectin and adiponectin receptors and the gene expression pattern in various tissues of pigs of the three genes. Radiation hybrid mapping demonstrated that porcine adiponectin, adipoR1 and adipoR2 were located to chromosome13q36-41, 10p11 and 5q25, in the regions that were syntenic to the homologs of human genes, respectively. Semi-quantitative RT-PCR showed that porcine adiponectin mRNA was specifically expressed in adipose tissue and porcine adipoR1 and adipoR2 mRNA were ubiquitously expressed in many tissues except brain. Comparison to adipoR2 mRNA which was highly expressed in liver, heart, kidney, adipose tissues and lung, adipoR1 mRNA was expressed at relatively high levels in porcine muscle, leukocytes and epididymis. Our data provide basic molecular information useful for the further investigation on the function of the three genes.     

Expression of leptin and its receptors in various tissues of ruminants

The energy metabolism of domestic animals is under the control of hormonal factors, which include thyroid hormones and leptin. Leptin signals from the periphery to the centre. It is mostly produced in the white adipose tissue and informs the central nervous system (CNS) about the total fat depot of the body. Low and high levels of leptin induce anabolic and catabolic processes, respectively. Besides controlling the food uptake and energy expenditure leptin is also involved in regulation of the reproduction and the immune system. Leptin is produced in several tissues other than fat. In the present paper the leptin expression of ruminant (Egyptian water buffalo, cow, and one-humped camel) tissues are examined. The mammary gland produces leptin in each species investigated. The local hormone production contributes to milk leptin and most probably helps to maintain lactation. Considerable leptin receptor expression was observed in the milk-producing epithelial cells, which is the same cell type that produces most of the udder leptin. Based on the results tissues participating in production have an autoregulative mechanism through which tissues can be relatively independent of the plasma leptin levels in order to maintain the desired function.     

Gene expression and hormonal regulation of adiponectin and its receptors in bovine mammary gland and mammary epithelial cells

Although the functions of adiponectin, a differentiated adipocyte‐derived hormone, in regulating glucose and fatty acid metabolism are regulated by two subtypes of adiponectin receptors (AdipoRs; AdipoR1 and AdipoR2), those in ruminants remain unclear. Therefore we examined the messenger RNA (mRNA) expression levels of adiponectin and its receptors in various bovine tissues and mammary glands among different lactation stages, and the effects of lactogenic hormones (insulin, dexamethasone and prolactin) and growth hormone (GH) on mRNA expression of the AdipoRs in cultured bovine mammary epithelial cells (BMEC). AdipoRs mRNAs were widely expressed in various bovine tissues, but adiponectin mRNA expression was significantly higher in adipose tissue than in other tissues. In the mammary gland, although adiponectin mRNA expression was significantly decreased at lactation, AdipoR1 mRNA expression was significantly higher at peak lactation than at the dry‐off stage. In BMEC, lactogenic hormones and GH upregulated AdipoR2 mRNA expression but did not change that of AdipoR1. In conclusion, adiponectin and its receptor mRNA were expressed in various bovine tissues and the adiponectin mRNA level was decreased during lactation. These results suggest that adiponectin and its receptors ware changed in mammary glands by lactation and that AdipoRs mRNA expression was regulated by different pathways in BMEC.     

Binding characteristics of swine erythrocyte insulin receptors

Crossbred gilts (controls; n = 7) had 8.8 +/- 1.1% (mean +/- SEM) maximum binding of [125I]insulin to insulin receptors on erythrocytes. The number of insulin-binding sites per cell was 137 +/- 19, with a binding affinity ranging from 7.4 X 10(7)M-1 to 11.2 X 10(7)M-1 and mean of 8.8 X 10(7)M-1. Pregnant sows (n = 5) had a significant increase (P less than 0.01) in maximum binding due to an increase in number of receptor sites per cell. Lactating sows fed a high-fiber diet (n = 3) and a low-fiber diet (n = 4) did not develop a significant difference in maximum binding of insulin. Sows fed the low-fiber diet had a significantly higher number of binding sites and a significantly lower binding affinity than did sows fed a high-fiber diet. Receptor-binding affinity was lower in the low-fiber diet group than in cycling gilts, whereas data from sows fed the high-fiber diet did not differ from data for cycling gilts. Data from this study indicated that insulin receptors of swine erythrocytes have binding characteristics similar to those in other species. Pregnancy and diet will alter insulin receptor binding in swine.     

Fasting regulates the expression of adiponectin receptors in young growing pigs

Adiponectin is an adipocyte-derived hormone that can improve insulin sensitivity. Its functions in regulating glucose utilization and fatty acid metabolism in mammals are mediated by 2 subtypes of adiponectin receptors (AdipoR1 and AdipoR2). This study was conducted to determine the effect of fasting on the expression of adiponectin and its receptors. The expression of adiponectin was not affected in s.c. adipose tissue, but adiponectin expression increased in visceral adipose tissue after fasting. In contrast, expression of both AdipoR mRNA was increased in the liver and s.c. adipose tissue of 24-h-fasted pigs compared with fed pigs, but the mRNA in muscle and visceral adipose tissue was not affected by fasting. A third putative adiponectin receptor, T-cadherin, was cloned and the mRNA expression was determined. T-Cadherin has been recognized to act as a vascular adiponectin receptor in vascular endothelial and smooth muscle cells. Our data showed that the expression of T-cadherin was decreased in the muscle of fasted pigs, suggesting that the expression of T-cadherin can be regulated by feeding status. In summary, in young pigs, adiponectin mRNA was up-regulated by fasting in visceral, but not s.c., adipose tissue, whereas AdipoR1 and AdipoR2 mRNA were increased in s.c., but not visceral, adipose tissue. The adiponectin receptor, T-cadherin, was expressed in s.c. and visceral adipose tissue and in muscle, but only muscle mRNA expression was decreased by fasting.     

Expression and purification of recombinant swine interleukin-4

The swine interleukin-4 (SwIL-4) cDNA was cloned by RT-PCR. It was expressed using an expression vector pQE30 in E. coli, a baculovirus AcNPV vector pVL1392 in insect cells, and a pCAGGS vector in mammalian cells. The rSwIL-4 proteins expressed from bacteria and insect cells were purified using a chelating affinity column and a mAb-coupled immunoaffinity column. The amount of the products and their bioactivities were compared. All recombinant cytokines were efficiently reacted with the specific antibodies and the molecular weight of rSwIL-4 was approximately 16 kDa in E. coli, 15 and 18 kDa in insect cells, and 15 and 20 kDa in mammalian cells. Variations of molecular weight observed in insect and mammalian cells were probably due to different modification ways of glycosylation. All these recombinant proteins retained their antigenicity and were biologically active in inducing human TF-1 cell proliferation in vitro. The simple purification method will make it possible to evaluate the in vitro and in vivo effects of IL-4 in pigs.     

脂联素的生理作用及其在养猪中的应用前景

脂联素是脂肪组织特异性分泌的一种脂肪细胞因子,具有调控生物体的能量稳态、葡萄糖代谢和脂肪代谢等功能。它通过降低脂肪沉积的效应、减重效应及对胰岛素的增敏效应调控能量分配;此外,还具有抗炎、抗血管损伤功能,可能为治疗相关的动物疾病提供新的靶点。本文介绍了脂联素的来源、分子结构、生物学功能及影响其分泌的因素,阐述了脂联素对动物脂肪沉积的影响及其在脂肪-骨骼肌信号通路中的作用,展望了脂联素在养猪生产中的应用前景。     

Transition period-related changes in the abundance of the mRNAs of adiponectin and its receptors,of visfatin,and of fatty acid binding receptors in adipose tissue of high-yielding dairy cows

Adipose tissue expresses adipokines, which are involved in regulation of energy expenditure, lipid metabolism, and insulin sensitivity. To adapt for the transition from pregnancy to lactation, particularly in high-yielding dairy cows, adipokines, their receptors, and particular G-protein coupled receptors (GPRs) are of potential importance. Signaling by GPR 41 stimulates leptin release via activation by short-chain fatty acids; GPR 43/109A inhibits lipolysis, and GPR 109A thereby mediates the lipid-lowering effects of nicotinic acid and β–hydroxybutyrate. The aim of this study was to compare the mRNA expression of adiponectin and visfatin, adiponectin receptors 1 and 2 (AdipoR1/2), leptin receptor (obRb), insulin receptor as of the aforementioned GPRs during the transition period in high-yielding dairy cows. Biopsies from subcutaneous fat and blood samples were obtained from 10 dairy cows 1 week before and 3 weeks after calving. For AdipoR1 and AdipoR2 mRNA abundance as well as for leptin concentrations in plasma, a reduction (P ≤ .05) was observed postpartum; for visfatin and putative GPR 109A mRNA abundance in adipose tissue, there was a trend (P < .1) for analogous changes. In contrast, the mRNA content of obRb and GPR 41 in adipose tissue was higher (P ≤ .05) in samples from early lactation than in those from late gestation. Our results indicate decreasing adiponectin sensitivity in adipose tissue after calving, which might be involved in the reduced insulin sensitivity of adipose tissue during early lactation. In addition, visfatin, GPR 41, and GPR 109A may further modulate insulin sensitivity.     

猪附红细胞体病的诊断及治疗

附红细胞体病是由附红细胞体寄生于人、猪等多种动物的红细胞表面或血浆内的人畜共患病。又称之为黄疸性贫血、类边虫病、红皮病等。主要表现为黄疸性贫血、发热、呼吸困难、虚弱、流产、腹泻等症状。本病病原体是猪附红细胞体,属于立克次体目,寄生于红细胞表面,也可游离在血浆中,其增殖过程是在红细胞内行二分裂萌芽法。附红细胞体对干燥和化学药剂抵抗力弱,但对低温的抵抗力强,一般常用消毒药均能杀死病原,如在0.5%石炭酸中37℃,3个小时就可以杀死病原,但在5℃时可保存15天。该病主要发生于温暖季节,夏秋季发病较多,尤其是多雨之后最易发…     

肉鸡肺脏内皮素-1及其受体基因在高原低氧环境下的表达

为了研究高海拔缺氧环境对肉鸡肺部内皮素-1(ET-1)其受体ET-A和ET-B的影响,从低海拔地区引进1日龄AA肉仔鸡600羽,饲养在西藏大学农牧学院附属试验畜牧场。实验动物随机均分为2组,A组为对照组,饲喂于增氧房间内;B组暴露于高原低氧环境下。试验周期为28d,试验开始后每周随机扑杀20羽,测定心脏指数,统计腹水发病率。每个时间段每组肉仔鸡采集一部分肺组织制作石蜡切片,采用免疫组化的方法检测ET-1及其受体的表达,并应用image-pro plus图像分析系统对免疫组化切片进行半定量分析。试验结果显示:与对照组相比,高原低氧组肉鸡肺组织ET-1和ET-A基因在21,28d出现上调;ET-B表达水平在28d出现显著下降,其他时间段未见明显变化。此外,高原低氧环境对肉鸡增重和腹水发病率均有不利影响。本研究结果提示,ET-1、ET-A和ET-B表达于肉鸡肺脏;ET-1和ET-A表达水平上升和ET-B下调可能与肉鸡腹水发病紧密相关。     

猪便秘及其临床鉴别诊断

猪便秘(constipationofswine)作为一个疾病而言,是指由于肠蠕动弛缓,内容物停滞、干涸,造成肠腔阻塞的一种腹痛性疾病犤1,2犦。作为一个症状而言,指粪便水分的丧失,体积缩小,质地变硬,颜色变深,所以,农村形象地把它称之为“羊子屎”、“疙瘩屎”。猪便秘不仅继发于许多热性的传染病和寄生虫病,更具普遍性的是因饲养管理失误造成的便秘。通过对中西部山区2万多农户养猪情况的调查了解,发现有60%以上的肥育猪发生不同程度的便秘,药物治疗往往达不到预期的效果,一旦药物停止又继续发生,严重影响了正常的生长速度和饲料报酬犤3犦。笔者根据多年…     

Expression of iron regulatory proteins in full-term swine placenta

In swine, even though the pregnant sows were with iron abundance, the inborn iron reserve of piglets was compromised. This indicates the insufficiency of molecular machinery involved in local placental iron flux. Here, we investigated the expression of iron regulatory proteins like hepcidin and ferroportin and also their association with iron reserve, inflammation and oxidative stress in placenta of full-term pregnant sows (n = 6). Amplification and sequencing of placental DNA confirmed the presence of hepcidin (MN579557) and ferroportin (MN565887) sequences and their 100% identity with existing GenBank data. Real-time amplification of placental mRNA revealed significant higher expression of hepcidin (p < .05) than ferroportin. Western blot analysis of placental tissues revealed specific bands for both hepcidin (~8 kDa) and ferroportin (~62 kDa) molecules. Immunohistochemistry revealed the immunoreactivity for both proteins in the cytoplasm and membrane of trophoblastic cells of the placenta. Hepcidin and ferroportin expressions were positively associated with placental non-haem iron reserve (p < .0001; p = .033), lipid peroxidation (p = .0060; p < .0001) and reactive oxygen species level (p = .0092; p = .0292). Hepcidin expression was positively associated with interleukin – 6 (p = .0002) and interferon gamma (p < .0001) expressions but ferroportin expression was negatively associated with interleukin-6 (p = .0005), interleukin-1β (p = .0226) and interferon gamma (p = .0059) expressions. This indicates hepcidin and ferroportin may have a role in controlling the local placental iron flux by acting as a molecular bridge between iron trafficking and inflammation.