Betaine affects muscle lipid metabolism via regulating the fatty acid uptake and oxidation in finishing pig

Background: Betaine affects fat metabolism in animals, but the specific mechanism is still not clear. The purpose of this study was to investigate possible mechanisms of betaine in altering lipid metabolism in muscle tissue in finishing pigs.Methods: A total of 120 crossbred gilts(Landrace × Yorkshire × Duroc) with an average initial body weight of 70.1 kg were randomly allotted to three dietary treatments. The treatments included a corn–soybean meal basal diet supplemented with 0, 1250 or 2500 mg/kg betaine. The feeding experiment lasted 42 d.Results: Betaine addition to the diet significantly increased the concentration of free fatty acids(FFA) in muscle(P 0.05). Furthermore, the levels of serum cholesterol and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol were decreased(P 0.05) and total cholesterol content was increased in muscle(P 0.05) of betaine fed pigs. Experiments on genes involved in fatty acid transport showed that betaine increased expression of lipoprotein lipase(LPL), fatty acid translocase/cluster of differentiation(FAT/CD36), fatty acid binding protein(FABP3) and fatty acid transport protein(FATP1)(P 0.05). The abundance of fatty acid transport protein and fatty acid binding protein were also increased by betaine(P 0.05). As for the key factors involved in fatty acid oxidation, although betaine supplementation didn't affect the level of carnitine and malonyl-CoA, betaine increased mR NA and protein abundance of carnitine palmitransferase-1(CPT1)and phosphorylated-AMPK(P 0.05).Conclusions: The results suggested that betaine may promoted muscle fatty acid uptake via up-regulating the genes related to fatty acid transporter including FAT/CD36, FATP1 and FABP3. On the other hand, betaine activated AMPK and up-regulated genes related to fatty acid oxidation including PPARα and CPT1. The underlying mechanism regulating fatty acid metabolism in pigs supplemented with betaine is associated with the up-regulation of genes involved in fatty acid transport and fatty acid oxidation.     

Transplacental induction of fatty acid oxidation in term fetal pigs by the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha agonist clofibrate

Background: To induce peroxisomal proliferator-activated receptor α(PPARα) expression and increase milk fat utilization in pigs at birth, the effect of maternal feeding of the PPARα agonist, clofibrate(2-(4-chlorophenoxy)-2-methyl-propanoic acid, ethyl ester), on fatty acid oxidation was examined at ful-term delivery(0 h) and 24 h after delivery in this study.Each group of pigs(n = 10) was delivered from pregnant sows fed a commercial diet with or without 0.8% clofibrate for the last 7 d of gestation. Blood samples were col ected from the utero-ovarian artery of the sows and the umbilical cords of the pigs as they were removed from the sows by C-section on day 113 of gestation.Results: HPLC analysis identified that clofibric acid was present in the plasma of the clofibrate-fed sow(~4.2 μg/m L)and its offspring(~1.5 μg/m L). Furthermore, the maternal-fed clofibrate had no impact on the liver weight of the pigs at 0 h and 24 h, but hepatic fatty acid oxidation examined in fresh homogenates showed that clofibrate increased(P 0.01)~(14)C-accumulation in CO2 and acid soluble products 2.9-fold from [1-~(14)C]-oleic acid and 1.6-fold from[1-~(14)C]-lignoceric acid respectively. Correspondingly, clofibrate increased fetal hepatic carnitine palmitoyltransferase(CPT)and acyl-Co A oxidase(ACO) activities by 36% and 42% over controls(P 0.036). The m RNA abundance of CPT I was 20-fold higher in pigs exposed to clofibrate(P 0.0001) but no differences were detected for ACO and PPARα m RNA between the two groups.Conclusion: These data demonstrate that dietary clofibrate is absorbed by the sow, crosses the placental membrane, and enters fetal circulation to induce hepatic fatty acid oxidation by increasing the CPT and ACO activities of the newborn.     

Dietary L-arginine supplementation reduces lipid accretion by regulating fatty acid metabolism in Nile tilapia(Oreochromis niloticus)

Background: Excessive white fat accumulation in humans and other animals is associated with the development of multiple metabolic diseases. It is unknown whether dietary L-arginine supplementation reduces lipid deposition in high fat diet-fed Nile tilapia(Oreochromis niloticus).Results: In the present study, we found that dietary supplementation with 1% or 2% arginine decreased the deposition and concentration of fats in the liver;the concentrations of triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein, total cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein in the serum;and the diameter of adipocytes in intraperitoneal adipose tissue. Compared with the un-supplementation control group, the hepatic activities of alanine aminotransferase,aspartate aminotransferase, and lactate dehydrogenase, and hepatic concentration of malondialdehyde were reduced but these for catalase and superoxide dismutase were enhanced by dietary supplementation with 2% arginine. Arginine supplementation reduced the total amounts of monounsaturated fatty acids, while increasing the total amounts of n-3 and n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids in the liver. These effects of arginine were associated with reductions in mRNA levels for genes related to lipogenesis(sterol regulatory element-binding protein-1, acetyl-CoA carboxylase α, stearoyl-CoA desaturase, and fatty acid synthase) but increases in mRNA levels for genes involved in fatty acid β-oxidation(carnitine palmitoyltransferase 1α and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor α). In addition, hepatic mRNA levels for Δ4 fatty acyl desaturase 2 and elongase 5 of very long-chain fatty acids were enhanced by arginine supplementation.Conclusion: These results revealed that dietary L-arginine supplementation to tilapia reduced high fat diet-induced fat deposition and fatty acid composition in the liver by regulating the expression of genes for lipid metabolism.     

Influence of Montmorillonite Nanocomposite on Tissue Levels of Lead and Blood Biochemical Parameters in Pigs Exposed to Lead

Eighteen (Duroc × Landrace × Yorkshire) castrated boars,55 days of age and weighing approximately 19 kg,were used to investigate the effects of montmorillonite nanocomposite on tissue levels of lead as well as changes in blood biochemical parameters in pigs fed lead contaminated diets.The barrows were randomly assigned to one of three treatments (n=6) including a control which were fed a basal diet based on corn and soybean meal.The remaining two groups were fed the basal diet supplemented with 10 mg/kg lead either with or without 0.5% montmorillonite nanocomposite for 50 days.Pigs treated with lead had significantly increased levels of lead in their tissues.Lead accumulated in all tissues of the body with the highest accumulation found in the hair.When montmorillonite nanocomposite was given along with lead,tissue concentrations of lead did not differ from the control.Fecal excretion of lead increased significantly in lead-exposed pigs treated with montmorillonite nanocomposite.A progressive and appreciable accumulation of lead was seen in blood with a concomitant increase in zinc protoporphyrin levels during the course of treatment.However,zinc protoporphyrin levels did not differ from the control when montmorillonite nanocomposite was administered along with lead.The activity of δ-amino levulinic acid dehydratase in blood was significantly increased in lead treated pigs compared with the control.However,in pigs treated with lead and montmorillonite nanocomposite in combination,the activity of δ-amino levulinic acid dehydratase was similar to control pigs.Our results indicate that montmorillonite nanocomposite treatment of pigs exposed to lead resulted in reduced lead concentrations in body tissues.It appears that montmorillonite nanocomposite functions by increasing fecal excretion of lead.     

Fortification of pork loins with docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) and its effect on flavour

Pork is traditionally low in docosahexanoic acid(DHA, C22:6n-3) and deficient in omega-3 fats for a balanced human diet. DHA as triglycerides was commercially prepared from the microalgae Schizochytrium and injected into fresh pork loins. Treatments of a mixed brine control(CON), 3.1% sunflower oil in mixed brine(SF) and a 3.1% DHA oil in mixed brine(DHA) were injected into pork loins at 10 mL/100 g and grilled at 205°C. After cooking, the CON and SF pork loins contained 0.03 to 0.05 mg DHA/g of pork and the DHA injected loins contained approximately1.46 mg DHA/g. This also changed the fatty acid profile of omega-6: omega-3 from, 5 to 1 in the CON pork, to a ratio of 1.7 to 1 in DHA pork. The appearance, odor, oxidation rates and sensory taste, as judged by a trained panel,determined the DHA injected meat to be, ‘slightly desirable' and gave lower ‘off flavour' scores, relative to the CON and SF injected pork. Pork can be fortified with DHA oil to 146 mg/100 g serving, which would meet half the recommended daily omega 3 fatty acid requirements for adult humans and would be desirable in taste.     

Body condition score prior to parturition is associated with plasma and adipose tissue biomarkers of lipid metabolism and inflammation in Holstein cows

Background: Previous research has revealed a strong inflammatory response within adipose(AT) tissue during the transition into lactation. Whether this effect is a result of oxidative stress induced by lipolysis and fatty acid oxidation associated with differences in prepartum body condition score remains to be determined. The objectives of this study were to investigate systemic biomarkers of energy balance and inflammation and the expression of lipid metabolismand inflammation-related genes in AT during the transition period in dairy cows.Results: Twenty multiparous Holstein cows were retrospectively divided by body condition score(BCS) prior to parturition into two groups(10 cows/group): BCS ≤ 3.25(Lo BCS) and BCS ≥ 3.75(Hi BCS). Subcutaneous adipose tissue was biopsied from the tail-head region at d-10, 7 and 20 relative to parturition. Plasma was used to evaluate biomarkers of energy balance(EBAL) [free fatty acids(NEFA), glycerol, insulin] and inflammation [IL-1β, haptoglobin, myeloperoxidase, and reactive oxygen metabolites(ROM)]. Although insulin concentration was not affected by BCS, NEFA was overal greater and glycerol lower in HiB CS cows. Greater activity of myeloperoxidase in plasma coincided with increased haptoglobin and IL-1β postpartum in LoB CS cows.Among genes related with oxidative stress, the expression of the cytosolic antioxidant enzyme SOD1 was greater in LoB CS compared to HiB CS. Cows in LoB CS compared with HiB CS had greater overal expression of ABDH5 and ATGL along with ADIPOQ, indicating enhanced basal lipolysis and secretion of adiponectin. Expression of CPT1 A, ACADVL, and ACOX1 was greater overal in HiB CS than LoB CS indicating enhanced NEFA oxidation. Although the temporal increase in plasma NEFA regardless of BCS coincided with the profile of CPT1 A, the gradual decrease in genes related with reesterification of NEFA(PCK1) and glycerol efflux(AQP7) coupled with an increase in glycerol kinase(GK) suggested some stimulation of NEFA utilization within adipose tissue. This idea is supported in part by the gradual decrease in insulin regardless of BCS. Although expression of the inflammation-related gene toll-like receptor 4( TLR4) was greater in Hi BCS versus Lo BCS cows at-10 d, expression of TLR9 was greater in Hi BCS versus Lo BCS at 20 d.These profiles did not seem to be associated with concentrations of pro-inflammatory biomarkers or ROM.Conclusions: Overall, data indicated that cows with BCS 3.25 or lower before calving experienced greater alterations in systemic inflammation and basal lipolysis without excessive increases in NEFA plasma concentrations.Despite the greater plasma NEFA around parturition, cows with BCS 3.75 or higher seemed to have a more active system for catabolism of NEFA and utilization of glycerol within adipose tissue. A linkage between those pathways and risk of disorders postpartum remains to be determined.     

Surplus dietary isoleucine intake enhanced monounsaturated fatty acid synthesis and fat accumulation in skeletal muscle of finishing pigs

Background: Isoleucine(Ile) has been implicated in the regulation of energy homeostasis and adipogenesis.However,the impact of surplus dietary Ile intake on muscle lipogenesis remains unknown.The present study aimed to investigate the impact of dietary supplementation of extra-Ile on lipogenesis,fatty acid profile and lipid accumulation in skeletal muscle in finishing pigs.Methods: Forty-eight barrows with initial body weight of 77.0 ± 0.1 kg were allotted to one of two groups and fed diets containing 0.39%,0.53% standardized ileal digestible(SID) Ile with six replicates per treatment and four pigs per replicate for 30 d.Results: Dietary Ile intake significantly improved the intramuscular fat(IMF) content and monounsaturated fatty acid(MUFA) concentration in the skeletal muscle(P 0.05),and decreased the drip loss and shear force(P 0.05) without influencing the growth performance of pigs(P 0.05).Moreover,the phosphorylation of adenosine monophosphate activated protein kinase α(AMPKα) and acetyl coenzyme A carboxylase(ACC) proteins that monitor lipid metabolism were decreased in skeletal muscle of pigs offered extra-Ile diet(P 0.05).The mRNA expression of adipose-specific genes adipocyte determination and differentiation factor 1(ADD1),fatty acid synthase(FAS),and stearoyl-CoA desaturase(SCD) were upregulated and the activity of SCD was increased as well(P 0.05).Conclusions: Surplus dietary Ile intake could increase IMF accumulation and MUFA synthesis in skeletal muscle through depressing the phosphorylation of AMPKα-ACC and stimulating the expression and activity of SCD,and increasing the capability of lipogenesis in skeletal muscle.     

Effects of Dietary Sodium Acetate on Lactation Performance and Rumen Microbiota of Dairy Goats北大核心CSCD

This experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of dietary sodium acetate on lactation performance and rumen microbiota of dairy goats. Fifteen healthy Xinong Saanen dairy goat ewes with similar body weight of (53.54±3.07) kg, the same parity (2 parities) and in mid-lactation [(60±5) d] were randomly divided into 3 groups with 5 replicates in each group. Dairy goats in the control group were fed a basal diet, and those in the experimental groups were fed the basal diet supplemented with 30 (experimental group I) and 60 g/ (d.head) (experimental group II) sodium acetate, respectively. The pre-trial period lasted for 7 days and the experimental period lasted for 21 days. The milk yield of dairy goats was recorded during the experiment. At the end of the experiment, milk samples were collected to analyze the changes in milk composition, and rumen contents of dairy goats were collected from two groups (control group and experimental group II) with significant differences in milk fat percentage. Gas chromatography and 16S rDNA sequencing technology were used to analyze the rumen fermentation parameters and rumen microbial composition and structure of dairy goats. The results showed as follows: 1) compared with the control group, dietary sodium acetate extremely significantly increased the daily milk yield of dairy goats (P<0.01), and the daily milk yield in experimental groups I and II was increased by 0.29 and 0.22 kg, respectively (P<0.01); in experimental group II, the milk fat percentage was significantly increased by 1.30 percentage points (P<0.01), and the non-fat solid content in milk was increased by 3.10% (P>0.05). 2) Compared with the control group, the rumen butyric acid content of dairy goats in experimental group II was significantly decreased (P<0.01), and there was no significant difference in rumen pH, the other volatile fatty acid content and acetic acid to propionic acid ratio (P>0.05). 3) Compared with the control group, the Sobs index, Chao1 index and Ace index of rumen microbiota in experimental group II were significantly increased (P<0.05); the results of similarity analysis (ANOSIM) also showed that there were significant differences in the structure of rumen microbiota between the two groups (P<0.05). 16S rDNA sequencing results showed that at the phylum level, Bacteroidetes and Firmicutes were the dominant phyla in the rumen of the two groups of dairy goats; at the genus level, Prevotella_1 was the dominant genus in the rumen. Compared with the control group, the relative abundances of Ruminococcus_1, Ruminococcaceae_UCG-005, Prevotellaceae_UCG-004 and Lachnoclostridium_12 in rumen of dairy goats in experimental group II were significantly increased (P<0.05), while the relative abundances of Succiniclasticum and Methanobrevibacter in rumen was significantly decreased (P<0.05). 4) The results of correlation analysis showed that rumen microbiota was correlated with daily milk yield, milk fat percentage, milk protein percentage and non-fat solid content of dairy goats. In conclusion, dietary 60 g/ (d.head) sodium acetate can significantly increase the daily milk yield and milk fat percentage, significantly reduce rumen butyrate content, and improve the lactation performance of dairy goats by improving rumen microbial composition and structure. © 2023 Authors. All rights reserved.     

Influence of Montmoriilonite Nanocomposite on Tissue Levels of Lead and Blood Biochemical Parameters in Pigs Exposed to Lead1

ABSTRACT： Eighteen （Duroc x Landrace x Yorkshire） castrated boars, 55 days of age and weig- hing approximately 19 kg, were used to investigate the effects of montmorillonite nanocomposite on tissue levels of lead as well as changes in blood biochemical parameters in pigs fed lead contaminated diets. The barrows were randomly assigned to one of three treat- ments （n = 6） including a control which were fed a basal diet based on corn and soybean meal. The re- maining two groups were fed the basal diet supple- mented with 10 mg/kg lead either with or without 0.5% montmorillonite nanocomposite for 50 days. Pigs treated with lead had significantly increased lev- els of lead in their tissues. Lead accumulated in all tis- sues of the body with the highest accumulation found in the hair. When montmorillonite nanocomposite was given along with lead, tissue concentrations of lead did not differ from the control. Fecal excretion of leadincreased significantly in lead-exposed pigs treated with montmorillonite nanocomposite. A progressive and appreciable accumulation of lead was seen in blood with a concomitant increase in zinc protopor- phyrin levels during the course of treatment. Howev- er, zinc protoporphyrin levels did not differ from the control when montmorillonite nanocomposite was ad- ministered along with lead. The activity of ~-amino le- vulinic acid dehydratase in blood was significantly in- creased in lead treated pigs compared with the con- trol. However, in pigs treated with lead and montmo- riltonite nanocomposite in combination, the activity of δ-amino levulinic acid dehydratase was similar to con- trol pigs. Our results indicate that montmorillonite nanocomposite treatment of pigs exposed to lead re- suited in reduced lead concentrations in body tissues. It appears that montmorillonite nanocomposite func- tions by increasing fecal excretion of lead.     

促卵泡素和促黄体生成素对儋州鸡生殖激素调控规律的研究

为研究促卵泡素（FSH）和促黄体生成素（LH）对儋州鸡体内其他生殖激素的调控规律,本试验通过改变FSH和LH在儋州鸡血液中的浓度,并采用双抗体一步夹心法酶联免疫吸附试验（ELISA）对处理前后儋州鸡血液中FSH、LH、催乳素（PRL）、孕酮（P）、雌二醇（E₂）的浓度进行测定。结果发现,注射外源性FSH和LH分别能提高儋州鸡血液中FSH和LH浓度;当儋州鸡血液中FSH或LH浓度显著升高时则均能引起PRL浓度显著降低（P < 0.05）,但当FSH和LH浓度同时显著升高时,PRL浓度显著升高（P < 0.05）;当儋州鸡血液中FSH浓度显著升高时,E₂及P浓度显著提升（P < 0.05）,且在高浓度LH的协同下提升幅度更大;当儋州鸡血液中LH浓度显著升高时E₂及P浓度升高但不显著（P > 0.05）。本研究结果表明,儋州鸡血液中FSH或LH浓度的提高均能降低PRL的浓度,并能不同程度的提升E₂及P的浓度,但FSH与LH浓度同时提高则能通过协同作用刺激E₂及P浓度的大幅提升,当E₂及P浓度过高时能通过刺激PRL的释放,负反馈调节血液中FSH与LH,并恢复血液中E₂及P浓度。     

Study on Regulation of Reproductive Hormones in Danzhou Chicken by FSH and LH

To investigate the regulation of reproductive hormones in Danzhou chicken by follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteotropic hormone (LH),the concentration of FSH and LH in Danzhou chicken blood were changed by different treatments and the concentration of FSH,LH, prolactin (PRL), progesterone (P), and estradiol (E₂) in the blood were determined using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).The results showed that exogenous FSH and LH could improve the concentrations of FSH and LH,respectively. When one of FSH and LH increased alone,the concentration of PRL was significantly decreased (P < 0.05),while it was significantly increased when FSH and LH were both increased (P < 0.05).The high level of the FSH could result the significant increase of E₂ and P (P < 0.05),and it would expand the increasing effect in cooperation with the high concentration of LH. While the high level of the LH could elevate the concentration of E₂ and P,but effect was not significant (P > 0.05).In conclusion,the study suggested that the increase level of FSH or LH could reduce the concentration of PRL in Danzhou chicken,meanwhile,it could increase the concentration of E₂ and P in varying degrees. However,both of the FSH and LH increase in the blood could result the significant increase of E₂ and P as the synergy. When the concentration of E₂ and P were too high,it could stimulate the release of PRL which could adjust the concentration of FSH and LH,and rebalance the concentrations of E₂ and P in the blood.     

2015年山东省肉鸡饲料原料中重金属污染情况调查及风险评估

本试验旨在调查2015年山东省肉鸡饲料原料中砷、铅、镉、铬和汞元素的污染情况,评估饲料原料的污染风险。试验收集烟台市莱阳、威海市文登、青岛市莱西、潍坊市诸城、日照市莒县、临沂市沂水、德州市夏津等地不同饲料生产厂家使用的8种饲料原料,包括玉米、豆粕、麸皮、花生粕、棉籽粕、玉米蛋白粉、干酒糟及其可溶物( DDGS)和微量元素预混料,应用电感耦合等离子体原子发射光谱法( ICP-AES)检测镉、铅和铬元素的含量,应用原子荧光光谱法( AFS)检测砷和汞元素的含量,计算检出率、平均含量、超标率、最高含量与平均含量比值( HC/AC)和离散系数。结果表明：饲料原料中砷、铅、镉、铬和汞元素的检出率分别为32.29%、7.29%、12.50%、100.00%和100.00%;阳性样品中平均含量分别为0.21、1.27、2.12、3.48和0.02 mg/kg,超标率分别为0.00、1.04%、1.19%、54.76%和9.52%;微量元素预混料中砷、铅和镉元素,棉籽粕中铬元素及花生粕中汞元素的HC/AC最大,微量元素预混料中镉元素、花生粕中汞元素、豆粕中砷元素及棉籽粕中铅和铬元素离散系数最大。综上所述,肉鸡饲料原料中铬和汞元素污染严重;微量元素预混料中砷、镉、铬和铅元素、棉籽粕中铬和铅元素、花生粕和豆粕中汞元素易出现严重污染,因此建议制定预混料和饼粕类饲料中多种重金属元素的限量标准。     

补饲醋酸甲羟孕酮基础上分别进行前列腺素、N-甲基-D-天冬氨酸和来曲唑处理对母羊血浆繁殖激素水平的影响

试验旨在研究醋酸甲羟孕酮（medroxyprogesterone acetate,MPA）与前列腺素（prostaglandin,PG）、N-甲基-D-天冬氨酸（N-methyl-D-aspartate,NMDA）和来曲唑（letrozole,LE）的不同配伍对母羊血浆繁殖相关激素水平的影响。选取3岁经产萨福克母羊39只,平均体重（75.51±11.55） kg,随机均分为3组,试验Ⅰ组饲喂基础日粮+34 mg/（d·只） MPA+1 mL/只PG,试验Ⅱ组饲喂基础日粮+34 mg/（d·只） MPA+600 mg/（d·只） NMDA,试验Ⅲ组饲喂基础日粮+34 mg/（d·只） MPA+14 mg/（d·只） LE,试验期18 d。结果发现,补饲MPA基础上进行PG处理,母羊血浆中FSH水平呈极显著升高（P<0.01）;补饲MPA基础上进行NMDA处理,母羊血浆中E2、MLT、FSH和LH水平均呈极显著升高（P<0.01）;补饲MPA基础上进行LE处理,母羊血浆中MLT、LH和T水平均呈极显著升高（P<0.01）。综合比较各生殖激素之间的关系及变化规律,在本试验条件下,建议MPA与NMDA和LE分别结合使用,可作为调控母羊繁殖性能的药品;且通过比较激素水平得出,MPA与NMDA组合效果最佳。     

Effects of Prostaglandin,N-methyl-D-aspartate and Letrozole on Ewes Plasma Levels of Reproductive Hormones were Evaluated on the Basis of Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Supplementation

This study was aimed to investigate the effects of the different compatibility of medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) with prostaglandin(PG), N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) and letrozole (LE) on plasma related hormones levels of reproductive ewes. Thirty-nine and 3-year-old multiparity Suffolk ewes with average weight (75.51+11.55)kg were selected,and assigned into 3 groups,test group Ⅰ:Basis diet+34 mg/d MPA+1 mL/ewe PG, test group Ⅱ:Basis diet+34 mg/d MPA+600 mg/d NMDA, test group Ⅲ:Basis diet+34 mg/d MPA+ 14 mg/d LE, respectively, the trial period lasted for 18 days. The results showed as follows:On the basis of supplemental feeding MPA with PG treated,the levels of FSH in plasma of ewes were extremely significantly increased (P<0.01); Treated with NMDA, the levels of E₂, MLT,FSH and LH in plasma of ewes were extremely significantly increased (P<0.01), respectively;Treated with LE, the levels of MLT,LH and T in plasma of ewes were extremely significantly increased (P<0.01), respectively. This study suggested that MPA+NMDA and MPA+LE could be used as medicines for regulate and control oestrus of ewes, and the effect of MPA+NMDA was the best.     

MDV对雏鸡血浆MDA含量与SOD活性的影响

为探讨丙二醛(MDA)和超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)在雏鸡马立克病(MD)发病过程中的作用,研究了雏鸡在人工攻毒后血浆MDA含量与SOD活性的动态变化.结果表明,攻毒组接种马立克病病毒(MDV)后第14天,血浆中MDA的含量显著高于对照组(P＜0.05),第7天和第28天高于对照组,第56天时基本接近;血浆中SOD活性在第7天时对照组显著高于攻毒组(P＜0.05),第14天和第28天高于攻毒组,但差异不显著.表明雏鸡在感染MDV后血浆中MDA含量显著升高,SOD活性明显降低,对雏鸡MD的发病诊断有重要的指导作用.     

牛、羊、人叠朊基因的克隆与分析

为了解我国哺乳动物叠朊基因Prnd的生物信息，本实验采用PCR方法克隆了秦川黄牛、甘肃土种绵羊和汉族人的Prnd，运用分子生物学软件对这些序列进行了分析比较。结果表明，获得的三种哺乳动物的Prnd均位于1个单一的外显子内，与GenBank登录的相应序列具有高度同源性。秦川黄牛与甘肃土种绵羊Prnd的同源性为96．8％，推导氨基酸序列同源性为93．3％。汉族人Prnd与秦川黄牛和甘肃土种绵羊Prod的同源性均为80％，推导的氨基酸序列同源性均为76．3％。氨基酸一级结构分析显示3种Prod编码的叠朊均由氨基端的信号肽、中间的成熟蛋白和羧基端的GPI锚结合区组成。二级结构预测表明，3种Prod编码的叠朊均由3个α-螺旋和2个β-片层组成。本研究获得的这3种主要哺乳动物的Prnd信息为一进步研究叠朊的结构与功能奠定了基础。     

苜蓿自交不亲和性研究

实验中探讨了苜蓿自交不亲和性和遗传特征。结果得出:1.苜蓿自交结荚百分率为0～92％,平均为27.6％。苜蓿自交不亲和性在群体中呈连续、偏态分布。2.苜蓿自交不亲和性反应主要发生在雌蕊组织下部(子房及子房腔)。3.确定自交不亲和或自交亲和性的判别函数方程为Y=-0.0804x_1—0.5228x_2+0.6117_3。4.苜蓿自交不亲和性受单位点、复等位基因控制,并具有CSI遗传特点。5.S基因与过氧化物同工酶基因(Prxl)为连锁,两者间重组值为27％。6.PSC的遗传力h~2=62％,选择无论对亲和性和不亲和性均为有效。根据本试验结果讨论了苜蓿SI的测度指标、授粉方式及不亲和性的数量差异问题,并探讨了紫花苜蓿与黄花苜蓿种的分类差异,认为两者理应属同一种或种内不同生态型。     

氨苯磺胺多克隆抗体的制备

采用重氮化法将氨苯磺胺与人血清白蛋白偶联形成免疫原，免疫新西兰大白兔制备多克隆抗体。通过紫外扫描分析，免疫原中药物分子与蛋白质分子的偶联比为32：1，改良辛酸-饱和硫酸铵法纯化抗体，多克隆抗体效价达1：10^5，间接ELISA建立的氨苯磺胺检测的线性范围为1ng／mL～100μ/mL，70％抑制率可检测最低浓度为0．09μ/mL，以抗体与氨苯磺胺的反应率为100％，抗体与其他7种磺胺药交叉反应率很低。结果表明，制备的氨苯磺胺多克隆抗体具有很高的特异性，可用于动物性食品中氨苯磺胺残留的检测。     

鬼臼多糖对免疫功能低下小鼠自由基产生酶活性的影响

采用环磷酰胺腹腔注射(50mg/kg)小鼠建立免疫抑制模型,观察鬼臼多糖(PEP)不同剂量(50,100,200mg/kg和400mg/kg)配合环磷酰胺应用后,对小鼠脾脏中黄嘌呤氧化酶(XOD)、髓过氧化物酶(MPO)及一氧化氮合成酶(NOS)水平的影响。结果表明,PEP能显著降低免疫抑制小鼠脾脏XOD、MPO的活性;对脾脏总NOS活性无显著影响,但400mg/kg多糖可降低小鼠脾脏诱导型NOS活性,提示PEP可通过降低免疫抑制小鼠体内自由基产生酶水平而起到抗氧化作用。