Oxidative stress drives divergent evolution of the glutathione peroxidase (GPX) gene family in mammals

The molecular basis for adaptations to extreme environments can now be understood by interrogating the ever-increasing number of sequenced genomes. Mammals such as cetaceans, bats, and highland species can protect themselves from oxidative stress, a disruption in the balance of reactive oxygen species, which results in oxidative injury and cell damage. Here, we consider the evolution of the glutathione peroxidase (GPX) family of antioxidant enzymes by interrogating publicly available genome data from 70 mammalian species from all major clades. We identified 8 GPX subclasses ubiquitous to all mammalian groups. Mammalian GPX gene families resolved into the GPX4/7/8 and GPX1/2/3/5/6 groups and are characterized by several instances of gene duplication and loss, indicating a dynamic process of gene birth and death in mammals. Seven of the eight GPX subfamilies (all but GPX7) were under positive selection, with the residues under selection located at or close to active sites or at the dimer interface. We also reveal evidence of a correlation between ecological niches (e.g. high oxidative stress) and the divergent selection and gene copy number of GPX subclasses. Notably, a convergent expansion of GPX1 was observed in several independent lineages of mammals under oxidative stress and may be important for avoiding oxidative damage. Collectively, this study suggests that the GPX gene family has shaped the adaption of mammals to stressful environments.     

头骨形态指标鉴别水貂来源有效性的评估

人工驯养野生动物是获取野生动物产品的重要手段,但是非法盗猎的野生动物产品以人工饲养的名义进入市场,就会对野生动物的保护形成挑战。因此,准确鉴别市场上的动物产品是来自养殖场还是野外,是保护野外种群,维持养殖业正常秩序的关键。本研究以北美水貂(Neovison vison)为例,基于颧骨内侧空间(ZAS)、颧宽(ZAA和ZBA)、颅基长(BSL)、下颌长(MDL)、眶后收缩(POC)和最大面部宽度(GFB)等量度,建立了9个头骨形态计量学指标:POC/GFB、POC/BSL、POC/MDL、ZAS SQRT/BSL、ZA SSQRT/MDL、ZBA×BSL/2ZAS、ZBA×MDL/2ZAS、ZBB×BSL/2ZAS和ZBB×MDL/2ZAS。野生组(n=32,9雄23雌)和饲养组(n=45,35雄10雌)的比较表明,除POC/GFB外,所有指标对于在两组样品之间均有显著差异,整体判别正确率为73.2%—85.5%。在性别已知的情况下,雄性的整体正确率为82.4%—93.8%,雌性为41.7%—85.7%。为此,应针对不同性别、不同来源的动物建立相应的参考数据,利用似然比进行鉴别。本研究的结果不仅可用于北美水貂的鉴别,也为其他小型食肉动物的鉴别提供经验。     

基于线粒体DNA Cyt b研究城市化对上海金线侧褶蛙遗传结构的影响

城市化在全球范围内快速扩张,已经成为影响物种进化的重要力量。两栖动物的迁移能力较弱,城市化导致两栖类被完全或部分的隔离,丢失更多的遗传多样性。本研究对上海市的金线侧褶蛙(Pelophylax plancyi)的mtDNA Cyt b部分序列进行分析,共扩增出235条序列,获得61个单倍型。研究表明城市区域遗传多样性较低,上海市的金线侧褶蛙分化程度处于中低的水平(Max F_ST=0.296;Min F_ST=0.004),各种群之间遗传分化有限。黄浦江及其支流可能作为水上扩散通道,有助于基因交流,各城市公园之间的遗传分化差异并不显著;而长江阻碍了种群之间的交流,城市公园和郊区,以及岛屿种群之间的遗传分化显著。此外,单倍型网络和系统发育分析表明,上海的金线侧褶蛙并没有对应城市化程度形成相应的单系。     

湖南长沙记录到绿背姬鹟

2019年10月3日,在湖南省长沙市烈士公园(112°59′55.74″E,28°12′48.08″N)内一池塘周边的阔叶林中观察并拍摄到一种鹟科鸟类。经查阅文献,对比该鸟的形态特征后,鉴定为绿背姬鹟(Ficedula elisae),为湖南省新纪录鸟种。     

Effects of dietary supplementation of nucleotides from late gestation to lactation on the performance and oxidative stress status of sows and their offspring

Increased metabolic burdens in breeding sows, which are induced by elevated systemic oxidative stress, could increase the need for nucleotides to repair lymphocyte DNA damage; however, de novo synthesis of nucleotides may be insufficient to cover this increased need. This study investigated the effects of dietary nucleotides on milk composition, oxidative stress status, and the reproductive and lactational performance of sows. Forty multiparous sows were assigned to 2 dietary treatments (Control group, and 1 g/kg Nucleotides group) based on a randomized complete block design using their BW at 85 d of gestation as a block. Sows from 2 groups were fed a restricted diet during gestation and ad libitum during lactation. The experiment lasted from 85 d of gestation to 21 d of lactation. The reproductive performance of sows and the growth performance of suckling piglets were measured. Oxidative stress parameters and milk components were also analysed. Data were analyzed using contrasts in the MIXED procedure of SAS. Sows in the Nucleotides group consumed more feed during the first week (P < 0.01) and from 1 to 21 d (P < 0.05) of lactation than those in Control group. Correspondingly, the litter weight gain of piglets showed a tendency to increase from cross-fostering to 9 d (P = 0.09) and from cross-fostering to 20 d (P = 0.10) in the Nucleotides group relative to the Control group. Additionally, the Nucleotides group was higher (P < 0.01) than the Control group in the concentrations of uridine 5''monophosphate, guanosine 5''monophosphate, inosine 5''monophosphate, adenosine 5''monophosphate and total nucleotides in milk. Furthermore, the Nucleotides group was higher (P < 0.01) than the Control group in the serum levels of total antioxidant capacity (P < 0.01) for sows at 109 d of gestation and glutathione peroxidase for weaning piglets, but lower at the levels of thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances (P < 0.05) in serum of weaning piglets. This study indicated that maternal dietary nucleotides could promote piglet growth, probably due to the higher lactational feed intake and higher concentration of nucleotides in the milk of sows, and lower oxidative stress for both sows and piglets.     

农机培训在目前市场经济环境下的改革分析

文章主要根据现阶段市场经济条件下农村农机培训工作的发展现状,深入剖析现阶段农机培训的问题,根据农机培训的具体要求,重点分析农机培训工作的改革内容和改革方向,力图通过改进农机培训工作,加强农机培训改革力度,全面提升农业生产力,推动农村经济的发展。     

湖南洋泉水库调度的最优气候决策方法探讨

充分利用气候资源作好水库水位（量）调度、提高水库在抗旱和发电中的经济效益,是当今水库调度决策亟待解决的一个重要课题.本文根据气象经济学原理,运用连续函数求极值方法,利用洋泉水库有关经济参数,建立水库气候最优调度决策,在水库的实际调度中应用,可取得明显的社会经济效益.     

畜牧工程技术的跃进与反思

近十年来,集约化畜牧生产在中国的一些城市郊区有了很大发展,同时推动了畜牧工程技术的进展。这些工作表明,中国的畜牧工程技术人员已经具备了设计、建造畜牧工程与设备的能力。中国人多地少,资金与能源紧缺,发展以高投入、高能耗、精饲料型为特点的全封闭、高密度饲养方式显然不符合中国国情,而只能走适合自己的道路。在企业中任何工程措施的采用,所花代价必须由其在生产中的经济效益所补偿。在任何情况下衡量畜牧生产效益只能根据动物的生产性能,不能根据生产单位的机械化水平。在城市郊区不顾环境的承受能力,过分追求城市肉、蛋、奶自给,由于大量家畜粪尿得不到妥善处理,将构成严重的威胁。总之,中国畜牧工程的发展必须从中国国情出发,走农牧结合的道路。     

六株猪圆环病毒2型国内分离株的全基因组序列测定与分析

利用PK15细胞从临床发病猪和死亡猪淋巴结中分离到6株猪圆环病毒2型(PCV2)，对其全基因组序列进行了测定和分析。结果表明，除深圳分离株(SZ)的基因组全长为1768nt外，其余5株均为1767nt；6个分离株之间全序列核苷酸同源性为98．08％；与欧、美毒株之间同源性高，介于94．4％～99．7％。     

基于ZigBee的鸡舍环境无线监测系统设计与实现

为了对规模化和集约化养殖场鸡舍内部环境进行监测,针对传统的有线监测系统存在的诸多缺陷,设计了一种基于Zig Bee的鸡舍环境无线监测系统。以CC2530无线网络芯片为核心,在其外围接口集成了温度、湿度、光照、NH3、H2S和CO2六种传感器节点,搭建了无线网络,并进行数据测量与传输,通过编译底层程序和开发上位机软件,所测数据直观的呈现在用户面前。实践表明,系统运行稳定、测量数据精确、布点灵活、能耗低、成本低,适合对鸡舍环境进行精准监测。