Association of a genetic marker with blood serum insulin-like growth factor-I concentration and growth traits in Angus cattle

The objective of this research was to evaluate a biallelic genetic marker identified in the first promoter region of the bovine IGF-I gene. The point mutation was identified as a T-to-C transition by sequencing the polymorphic fragments. A PCR-RFLP procedure was developed for determining the marker genotypes. Marker genotypes were determined for 760 Angus calves from divergent lines that were created by selection for high or low serum IGF-I concentration (allele A: 63.9%, B: 36.1%). Data were analyzed using the multiple-trait derivative-free restricted maximum likelihood computer programs with animal models. The full animal model included fixed effects of marker genotype, birth year, season of birth, sex, age of dam, and selection line; random effects of animal, maternal genetic, and maternal permanent environmental effects; and a covariate for age of calf. Traits analyzed included blood serum IGF-I concentrations on d 28, 42, and 56 of the postweaning test, mean IGF-I concentration, birth weight, weaning weight, on-test weight, off-test weight, off-test hip height, postweaning gain, and weight gain during the 20-d period immediately after weaning. Results from the analysis across selection lines showed a significant association of the BB genotype with higher weight gain during the first 20 d after weaning and a slight dominance effect of the marker on postweaning gain. Analysis within the low IGF-I line also showed a significant association of the BB genotype with higher weight gain during the first 20 d after weaning and with on-test weight, although analysis within the high IGF-I line did not show any significant association. The associated effects of the marker need to be verified in other cattle populations.     

猪繁殖和呼吸综合征的研究进展

从近二年来已经发表或即将发表的文献来看,猪繁殖和呼吸综合征的研究已经取得了一些极为显著的进展。     

In vitro growth-promoting activity of porcine mammary secretions: initial characterization and relationship to known peptide growth factors

We have examined the in vitro growth-promoting properties and growth factor content of porcine mammary secretions. Defatted, porcine colostrum stimulated the proliferation of fibroblast and epithelial-like cell lines of diverse species origins in serum-free medium and cellular DNA synthesis (4- to 119-fold) as monitored by uptake of 3H-thymidine into DNA of quiescent cells in culture. Porcine milk, although mitogenic, had reduced activity when compared with colostrum on an equivalent-volume basis. Furthermore, the relative mitogenic activity of milk, although still detectable at 3 wk, continued to decline with length of the lactation period. Fractionation of pig colostrum on gel-filtration columns revealed multiple peaks of (AKR-2B) fibroblast mitogenic activity (208, 66 and 4.6 kdaltons) and a heterogenous profile of epithelial cell mitogenicity. Polyclonal antibodies (IgG) specific for murine epidermal growth factor (EGF; the major mitogen in human and murine milk) or human platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) did not inhibit the mitogenic activity of pig colostrum or milk, demonstrating lack of antigenic relatedness between the contributing porcine factors and mEGF or hPDGF. Also, we were unable to demonstrate similarity of the small Mr colostral factor with EGF by use of EGF radioreceptor assay. These results identify porcine colostrum and milk as sources of potentially important in vitro growth-promoting factors. The enhanced expression of these factors in early mammary secretions suggests their possible in vivo involvement in mammary and neonatal tissue growth processes.     

Endometrial nitric oxide synthase activity in mares susceptible or resistant to persistent breeding‐induced endometritis and the effect of a specific iNOS inhibitor in vitro

Emerging research suggests that the nitric oxide system may play a role in persistent breeding‐induced endometritis (PBIE) in the mare. Differences in uterine nitric oxide (NO) levels between mares susceptible or resistant to PBIE and a dose‐dependent inhibitory effect of NO on uterine contractility have been demonstrated. The objectives of this study were to investigate the difference in total nitric oxide synthase (NOS) activity of the endometrium between susceptible and resistant mares and the effect of a specific inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) inhibitor on the endometrial NOS activity in vitro. Six susceptible and six resistant mares were selected based on preset criteria and the results of an intrauterine challenge with killed spermatozoa during oestrus. Endometrial biopsy samples were collected 24 hr post‐challenge and cultured at 37°C for 24 hr in L‐arginine supplemented minimum essential medium with or without a specific iNOS inhibitor (1,400 W dihydrochloride, 1 mM). The medium and the cultured endometrial tissue were collected after 24 hr of culture and assayed for NO and total protein, respectively. Total NO content of the medium, normalized to endometrial tissue wet weight or total protein, was used as a measure of endometrial NOS activity. Non‐parametric tests were applied for statistical analysis. Susceptible mares had significantly greater endometrial NOS activity than resistant mares. The iNOS inhibitor treatment significantly reduced NOS activity in endometrial samples derived from susceptible and resistant mares. These findings provide a basis for in vivo testing of specific iNOS inhibitors as preventative or therapeutic options for PBIE in mares.     

红莲型细胞质雄性不育恢复系特青和珍汕97的恢复性遗传分析

以花粉育性和小穗育性为指标 ,对红莲型细胞质雄性不育系丛广 4 1 A、恢复系特青以及丛广 4 1 A/特青的 F1 、F2 ,丛广 4 1 A∥丛广 4 1 B/特青的三交 F1 等亲本和杂种群体的育性调查分析结果表明 :特青具有 1个主效的显性恢复基因 ,该基因暂命名为 Rf-5(t) ;对红莲型细胞质雄性不育系丛广 4 1 A、恢复系珍汕 97以及丛广 4 1 A/珍汕 97的 F1 、F2 ,丛广 4 1 A∥丛广 4 1 B/珍汕 97的三交 F1 等亲本和杂种群体的育性调查分析结果表明 :在红莲型细胞质雄性不育和恢复性上 ,这 2个亲本之间可能有两类基因 ,其中一类控制着圆败型花粉 ,另一类控制着典败型花粉 ;对丛广 4 1 A∥珍汕 97/特青三交 F1 的育性调查分析结果表明 :珍汕 97具有一个与 Rf-5(t)等位的恢复基因     

Reproductive performance of bulls divergently selected on the basis of blood serum insulin-like growth factor I concentration.

The objectives of this study were to examine differences in scrotal circumference, sperm motility, and percentage of normal sperm cells between two lines of Angus beef cattle divergently selected for blood serum IGF-I concentration. Data were obtained from an ongoing experiment involving 100 spring-calving (50 high and 50 low line) and 100 fall-calving (50 high and 50 low line) purebred Angus cows. Scrotal circumference, percentage of motile sperm cells, and percentage of normal sperm cells did not differ between high and low IGF-I line yearling bulls (P = .79, .50, and .56, respectively). The IGF-I concentrations measured at d 28, 42, and 56 of the postweaning test are abbreviated as IGF28, IGF42, and IGF56, respectively. Coefficients for the quadratic regression of scrotal circumference on IGF28 and IGF42 tended to be negative (P = .07 and .08, respectively), as did the coefficient for the quadratic regression of the percentage of motile sperm cells on IGF42 (P = .08). The coefficient for the linear regression of percentage of normal sperm cells on IGF28 was positive (P = .02). The coefficient for the quadratic regression of percentage of normal sperm cells on IGF56 was negative (P = .04). Coefficients for the quadratic regression of scrotal circumference and percentage of normal sperm cells on mean IGF-I concentrations were negative and important (P = .04 and .08, respectively). Thus, scrotal circumference and percentage of normal sperm cells are related to blood serum IGF-I concentration in yearling Angus bulls.     

优质杂交粳稻新组合申优 27 的选育

对优质杂交粳稻新组合申优27的选育经过、产量表现、主要特征特性、栽培和制种技术进行了介绍。建立了杂交粳稻"双亲双优、抗性互补"育种技术,有效解决了优质和抗性的协调统一问题。     

荷叶总生物碱降脂减肥作用的体内外试验

通过体内、体外试验探究荷叶总生物碱的降脂减肥作用.给予高脂血症大鼠模型组不同剂量荷叶总生物碱和降脂药物辛伐他汀(阳性药物对照组),观察荷叶总生物碱对高脂血症大鼠体质量、体脂以及血清脂质相关指标的影响;用对硝基苯酚法检测不同质量浓度荷叶总生物碱处理对大鼠胰脂肪酶活性的影响.结果显示:荷叶总生物碱能显著降低高脂血症大鼠的体质量,显著降低血清总胆固醇、血清甘油三酯、低密度脂蛋白胆固醇含量,显著降低谷草转氨酶、谷丙转氨酶活性以及动脉粥样系数,升高高密度脂蛋白胆固醇/血清总胆固醇比值;荷叶总生物碱能抑制脂肪酶活性,抑制类型为非竞争性抑制;在荷叶总生物碱质量浓度为12.5～600μg/mL范围内,对脂肪酶的抑制效果随其质量浓度的增加而增强,在600μg/mL时达到最大抑制率,为25.6%,当荷叶总生物碱质量浓度继续增加时,抑制率趋于平缓,保持在最大值附近.体内、体外试验结果均表明,荷叶总生物碱类物质具有降脂减肥作用,提示其可能具有预防肥胖、调节脂代谢紊乱的功效.     

黄土藻类回接之生境条件研究

通过液体藻种固相接种培养试验,对人工培养藻类结皮的生态环境条件进行了研究,探讨了温度、光照、水分对藻类生长繁殖的影响规律。结果表明:温度条件对藻类的生长有影响,20℃和室温条件下藻类生物量平均增长率较小,说明其生长比35℃条件下稳定;从光照条件来看,全光和暗光条件下藻类生物量逐渐减少,而弱光条件下生物量持续增加,说明弱光条件下藻类生长最旺盛;水分是影响藻类生长的重要条件,土壤含水量达到30%～35%时藻类生长良好,说明足够的水分供给能够增强液体藻种对环境的适应性,因此,在藻类接种的初期,加强水分的供应能够保证人工培养藻类结皮的成活率。     

沿海防护林主要病虫害发生原因及防治对策

本文对日照沿海防护林17种主要病虫害发生原因进行了全面分析，提出了相应的防治对策。