哺乳动物原始生殖细胞与EG细胞研究进展

本文综述了哺乳动物原始生殖细胞的来源、增殖、迁移及生物学特点及近年来国内外用原始生殖细胞分离EG细胞的研究进展，探讨了EG细胞作为另一种多能性干细胞的优越性。     

Sporophytic photosynthesis and gametophytic growth of the kelp Ecklonia stolonifera affected by ocean acidification and warming

Juvenile sporophytes and gametophytes of Ecklonia stolonifera were incubated in combinations of three pCO₂ levels (360, 720 and 980 ppmv) and two temperatures (10 and 15°C for sporophytes; 15 and 20°C for gametophytes) to examine potential effects of climate change on photosynthesis and growth. Sporophytes had significantly higher maximum quantum yields (F_v/F_m) and maximum relative electron transport rates (rETR_max) at 720 ppmv than 360 and 980 ppmv. Also, these parameters were significantly lower at higher temperature of 15°C than at 10°C. Growth of female gametophytes was maximal at 360 ppmv rather than enriched pCO₂ levels. Female gametophytes had significantly lower growth at higher temperature of 20°C than at 15°C. These results indicate effects of elevated pCO₂ varied between generations: stimulating sporophytic photosynthesis and inhibiting gametophytic growth. Ocean acidification and warming would constitute a grave threat to seedling cultivation of E. stolonifera caused by growth inhibition of gametophytes at high pCO₂ levels and temperatures.     

三联疫苗预防斑点叉尾(鱼回)细菌性疾病研究

对斑点叉尾鮰致病的3株细菌,经液体培养后灭活制备三联免疫疫苗,斑点叉尾鮰鱼苗通过浸泡接种,抗感染能力大为增强.经人工感染试验,对CR79-1-1和ST78-3-3菌免疫保护率达到91％～100％,对93-Ⅲ菌免疫保护率可达64％。     

Cloning and expression of interferon-alpha/gamma from a domestic porcine breed and its effect on classical swine fever virus

To further evaluate the clinical impact of recombinant PoIFN-alpha/gamma, PoIFN-alpha/gamma genes from a Chinese domestic big-white porcine breed were cloned using PCR, and expressed in a high-level prokaryotic system. The antiviral activities of rPoIFN-alpha/gamma on vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV), porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV), and classical swine fever virus (CSFV) were investigated in different cell lines. The cloned PoIFN-alpha gene encodes a protein of 166 amino acids and has been named PoIFN-alphac. In a comparison of PoIFN-alphac with reported PoIFN-alphaI genes, eight amino acid substitutions at positions 43 (F to L), 78 (N to D), 86 (Y to C), 104 (A to V), 118 (R to L), 128 (T to P), 151 (S to V), and 156 (R to T) were observed, and resulted in no potential N-glycosylation site in the deduced PoIFN-alpha amino acid sequences. In contrast to PoIFN-alphac, one nucleotide substitution was found at position 462 (A to G), hence 0.1% synonymity is specific for the PoIFN-gamma gene. Both PoIFN-alphac and PoIFN-gamma genes were inserted into a prokaryotic vector pQE30, and expressed in E. coli M15 (pREP4) or SC11103 (pREP4) with the N-terminal six consecutive histidine residues, respectively. rPoIFN-alphac and rPoIFN-gamma proteins were detected by SDS-PAGE and Western blotting analysis at 20.7 and 18.0 kDa, respectively. In addition, the rPoIFN-alphac and rPoIFN-gamma protein were purified using Ni-NTA metal-affinity chromatography, and their anti-VSV, anti-PRRSV, and anti-CSFV activities were surveyed in homologous and heterologous cell lines. The results suggested that rPoIFN-alpha and rPoIFN-gamma could inhibit classical swine fever virus and other important viral pathogens in different cell lines.     

长吻鮠精子保存液在人工授精中的应用试验

分别在安徽长江流域的无为和淮河流域的滁州进行长吻鮠的人工繁殖,使用LRH-A2、PG、混合激素B型、DOM 进行催产,从长江捕获的亲鱼立即催产,其催产率为66．67％,受精率80％-85％,经培育选择后催产率为83．33％,受精率65%- 87％。在滁州经多年培育的亲鱼催产率为100％,受精率78％-95％。精子保存液在精子保存和人工授精中使用效果良好。在冰桶内保存,20-30 h仍能保持良好的受精能力。     

鸭疫里默氏菌噬菌体裂解酶的原核表达

为了原核表达鸭疫里默氏菌噬菌体RAP44的裂解酶基因,以噬菌体RAP44的基因组为模板,用PCR方法扩增裂解酶基因,与表达载体p GEX-6P-1连接,将重组质粒转化至大肠杆菌BL21(DE3)中表达,利用谷胱甘肽-Sepharose 4B亲和柱纯化表达蛋白。结果成功构建了表达载体p GEX-N,转化菌经IPTG诱导后成功表达出了分子量约为37 k D的可溶性重组蛋白。本研究获得了纯化的鸭疫里默氏菌噬菌体裂解酶重组蛋白,为裂解酶的功能研究奠定了基础。     

三开门自动温室气体测定箱的应用效果

为了降低农田自动温室气体测定箱在观测过程中对作物生长环境及作物生长的干扰,本研究在玉米大田环境条件下比较了一种新型的三开门自动温室气体测定箱与传统单开门自动温室气体测定箱对环境空气温湿度、土壤温度与水分、玉米生长以及温室气体排放的影响。结果表明：三开门温室气体测定箱能显著减小与大田环境条件下的空气温度、湿度及土壤温度的差异;相对于单开门箱,三开门箱在箱体打开及关闭条件下气温平均低0.90和0.74℃,空气湿度平均增加1.36%和降低5.69%;在玉米小喇叭口期前土壤温度约降低2℃,小喇叭口期后差异不显著;对土壤水分的影响在玉米苗期有一定的作用,但差异不显著;三开门箱相对于单开门箱能显著降低箱体对作物生长的影响,还能降低CO2平均通量值6.85%及N2O的平均通量值3.68%,而对CH4平均通量值基本无影响。因此,三开门箱相对于传统单开门自动温室气体测定箱能显著减小测定箱对观测环境及作物生长的干扰,应用这种箱体观测能更好地反映田间温室气体排放状况。     

A comparison between marine and terrestrial invertebrate meals for mirror carp (Cyprinus carpio) diets: Impact on growth,haematology and health

Invertebrate meals (e.g. polychaetes and insects) present novel and sustainable high‐quality nutrient sources for use in fish feed formulations. To test this innovative source, an eleven‐week feeding trial was conducted evaluating the effects of replacing the fishmeal (FM) component as an example of a superior protein source (FM CTRL) with ragworm meal (RW, Nereis virens) and/or silkworm pupae (SWP, Bombyx mori) in mirror carp (Cyprinus carpio) diets. Three experimental diets with partial replacement of FM (diets: RW + FM, SWP + FM and RW + SWP + FM) were formulated. All diets were formulated to be iso‐nitrogenous, iso‐lipidic and iso‐energetic. Growth performance and feed utilization indices were assessed, and the feeding trial concluded with the analysis of haematological parameters to provide an indication of carp physiological and health status. Mean weight gain was greatest in mirror carp fed RW + FM (60.83 fish^?1 day^?1; P < 0.05 vs. all other diets) followed by SWP + FM (40.62 g fish^?1 day^?1; P < 0.05 vs. all other diets). The least weight gain was achieved in fish fed FM + SWP + RW+ and FM CTRL (34.34 and 33.96 g fish^?1 day^?1, respectively; not significantly different from each other). Fish fed on RW + FM diet had significantly lower plasma ammonia concentrations than any other dietary groups (P = 0.04). Mirror carp fed on SWP + FM diet (111.52 units mL^?1) were observed to have a marked enhancement in alternative complement activity than FM CTRL (79.21 units mL^?1, P = 0.041). Both ragworm and silkworm pupae meal present attractive sustainable functional feed component in carp diets, with benefits on enhancing growth performance and specific physiological parameters.     

From the drawing board to the field: an example for establishing an MPA in Penghu,Taiwan

• 1. In order to promote the establishment of the first marine protected area (MPA) in Taiwan, the conservation values of 12 reef sites in the Penghu Islands were evaluated. The results together with a 6‐year surveillance programme revealed that the Chinwan Inner Bay (CIB) possesses the best coral community in the Penghu Islands with the highest coral cover, high species diversity and habitat types, as well as a high conservation value.
• 2. Utilization of biological resources and socio‐economic factors of CIB were investigated by intensive field surveys and a complete visit‐and‐poll survey respectively. Most of the fishing at CIB is for recreational purposes and is characterized by low investment, low harvest rates, high dependence on weather conditions, and self‐consumption.
• 3. The socio‐economic data showed that there was basically no direct conflict of interests with local communities at two neighbouring villages, and most local residents indicated that they would support the MPA proposal.
• 4. A blueprint for a CIB MPA based on the results of these biological and socio‐economic investigations is proposed. Environmental threats including anchor damage and the predation of Drupella snails need to be ameliorated and monitored through the implementation of appropriate management. The involvement of local communities is key to the success of this MPA and environmental education is recommended to promote public awareness.

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