Preparation and Hepatoprotective Activities of Peptides Derived from Mussels (Mytilus edulis) and Clams (Ruditapes philippinarum)

Low molecular weight (<5 kDa) peptides from mussels (Mytilus edulis) (MPs) and the peptides from clams (Ruditapes philippinarum) (CPs) were prepared through enzymatic hydrolysis by proteases (dispase, pepsin, trypsin, alcalase and papain). Both the MPs and the CPs showed excellent in vitro scavenging ability of free radicals including OH, DPPH and ABTS in the concentration range of 0.625–10.000 mg/mL. By contrast, the MPs hydrolyzed by alcalase (MPs-A) and the CPs hydrolyzed by dispase (CPs-D) had the highest antioxidant activities. Furthermore, MPs-A and CPs-D exhibited protective capabilities against oxidative damage induced by H₂O₂ in HepG2 cells in the concentration range of 25–800 μg/mL. Meanwhile, compared with the corresponding indicators of the negative control (alcohol-fed) mice, lower contents of hepatic MDA and serums ALT and AST, as well as higher activities of hepatic SOD and GSH-PX were observed in experiment mice treated with MPs-A and CPs-D. The present results clearly indicated that Mytilus edulis and Ruditapes philippinarum are good sources of hepatoprotective peptides.     

Complexing the Marine Sesquiterpene Euplotin C by Means of Cyclodextrin-Based Nanosponges: A Preliminary Investigation

Euplotin C is a sesquiterpene of marine origin endowed with significant anti-microbial and anti-tumor properties. Despite the promising functional profile, its progress as a novel drug candidate has failed so far, due to its scarce solubility and poor stability in aqueous media, such as biological fluids. Therefore, overcoming these limits is an intriguing challenge for the scientific community. In this work, we synthesized β-cyclodextrin-based nanosponges and investigated their use as colloidal carriers for stably complex euplotin C. Results obtained proved the ability of the carrier to include the natural compound, showing remarkable values of both loading efficiency and capacity. Moreover, it also allowed us to preserve the chemical structure of the loaded compound, which was recovered unaltered once extracted from the complex. Therefore, the use of β-cyclodextrin-based nanosponges represents a viable option to vehiculate euplotin C, thus opening up its possible use as pharmacologically active compound.     

Potentially Beneficial Effects on Healthy Aging by Supplementation of the EPA-Rich Microalgae Phaeodactylum tricornutum or Its Supernatant—A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial in Elderly Individuals

Dietary supplements that promote healthy aging are mostly warranted in an aging society. Because of age-related risks, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative agents such as microalgae are potential candidates for intervention. In a randomized controlled trial, we tested Phaeodactylum tricornutum (PT), a microalgae rich in eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), carotenoids, vitamins, and β-glucans, cultured in bioreactors. In this pilot trial, 19 healthy elderly received supplements for two weeks based on either the whole PT (A), the β-1,3-glucan-rich PT supernatant (SupB), the combination thereof (A+SupB), or a Comparator product (Comp). The primary outcome variable plasma interleukin-6 was reduced after treatment with A+SupB compared to the Comp group (p = 0.04). The mobility parameters 5 s sit-to-stand test (p = 0.04 in the A group) and by trend gait speed (p = 0.08 in the A+SupB diet) were improved compared to Comp. No treatment effects were observed for fatty acids, compared to Comp but omega-6 to -3 fatty acid ratio (p = 0.006) and arachidonic acid/EPA ratio (p = 0.006) were reduced within group A+SupB. Further, the SupB study product reduced faecal zonulin (p = 0.03) compared to the Comp. The data revealed an anti-inflammatory and potentially anti-oxidative effect of particular PT preparations, suggesting that they might be suitable for effects in healthy elderly.     

稻田转为菜地初始阶段温室气体排放特征

[目的]近年来,随着我国社会经济的快速发展和人们生活水平的提高及膳食结构的改善,越来越多的稻田被转为蔬菜种植,影响了土壤碳氮转化过程及其引起的温室气体排放。因此有必要探究稻田转为蔬菜种植,特别是该土地利用方式转变初始阶段的温室气体(CH₄和N₂O)排放特征及其关键影响因素。[方法]试验选取了长期种植水稻的双季稻田,将其中一部分转为蔬菜种植,另一部分继续种植水稻,每个处理设置了3个重复,按照当地常规模式进行管理。采用静态暗箱一气相色谱法连续3年进行田间原位观测,比较分析稻田和由稻田转变的菜地CH₄和N₂O排放特征及其年际变化差异,明确稻田转为菜地初始阶段CH₄和N₂O排放的关键影响因素。[结果]稻田是重要的CH₄排放源,其第一年的排放强度(183.91 kg CH₄-C·hm^-2·a^-1)明显低于后续两年(241.56-371.50 kg CH₄-C...     

1株猫杯状病毒的分离鉴定及其ORF2序列的遗传演化分析

为了解猫杯状病毒形态特征及遗传演化情况,采用F81细胞从患病宠物猫的鼻拭子样品中分离获得1株猫杯状病毒(feline calicivirus,FCV),命名为SH1.经电镜观察,病毒粒子呈球形,无囊膜,符合FCV的形态特征.采用RT-PCR方法扩增了该毒株的全基因组,并进行了序列测定和衣壳蛋白基因(ORF2)序列的分析...     

攀西地区酿酒葡萄破眠剂处理提高抽枝率研究

2003~2004和2004~2005年两个冬季,在四川省攀西地区对霞多丽、佳美、梅鹿辄、黑虎香四个葡萄品种休眠冬芽进行了化学药剂处理。翌年抽枝率结果表明:在冬季气温最低时处理四个品种的抽枝率均有提高;1.0%H2CN2 1.0%吐温80处理抽枝率提高最大;葡萄品种成熟期不同,对化学药剂处理的反应亦不相同,品种按处理与对照的萌芽率比值大小排序,依次为早中熟品种佳美、中熟品种梅鹿辄、早熟品种霞多丽、晚熟品种黑虎香。     

黑龙江省工业SO2排放与经济发展关系演变及成因分析

经济与环境协调发展是建设资源节约型和环境友好型社会的核心内容。通过对1981-2006年黑龙江省工业SO2排放与经济发展之间动态关系的分析,结果表明:1981年以来黑龙江省工业SO2排放量经历了先减后升的过程,排放强度显著下降,主要来源于能源生产、造纸及纸制品、非金属矿物制品等制造业部门,资源型城市的排放量占全省工业SO2排放量的50%以上,而综合性工业城市则占到1/3左右。EKC模型对工业SO2排放与人均GDP之间关系的模拟结果表明,二者之间呈现较为典型的U型关系。分解分析结果显示,规模效应、清洁技术效应是影响工业SO2排放的重要因素,其中清洁技术效应对工业SO2减排目标的实现具有决定性控制作用。     

长安区不同性质土层CO2释放规律研究

通过对长安双竹村夏、秋季不同性质土层CO2释放量的测定,本文研究了不同性质土层CO2释放规律及其差异。资料表明,从当日早晨到次日早晨,不同性质土层土壤CO2释放量均呈现由低到高再到低的变化规律;土壤CO2释放量与土层性质有密切关系,马兰黄土土层CO2释放量最高,其次是黏性土,释放量最低的是含砾石中细砂土;土层CO2释放量变化与气温的变化呈现负相关。     

八氢番茄红素合成酶(PSY2)基因果实特异表达载体的构建

八氢番茄红素合成酶是番茄红素合成的关键酶,通过PCR法获取PSY2基因和E8启动子序列,将目的基因和E8启动子序列构建到植物表达载体pBI101.2中,构建了果实特异表达启动子的八氢番茄红素合成酶基因植物表达载体。并采用PCR、限制性内切酶酶切和序列测定分析法,对重组质粒进行鉴定。结果表明,番茄果实特异性表达PSY2蛋白的重组质粒构建成功;通过农杆菌直接转化技术将其成功转入转化农杆菌LBA4404、EHA105,为下一步PSY2蛋白在番茄果实中特异表达奠定了基础。     

优质抗病厚皮甜瓜新品种苏甜2号的选育

苏甜2号为中早熟厚皮甜瓜杂交种。全生育期95d左右,果实发育期约35d。植株长势较强,抗白粉病和蔓枯病,较耐低温,易坐果。果实短椭圆形,果皮白色、光滑无网纹;肉厚3.8～4.2cm,果肉浅绿色,肉质软嫩,具有浓香味,中心可溶性固形物14.7%～16.8%。耐贮运。单果质量1.0～2.0kg,667m2产量2000～2300kg。适于华东地区及气候相似地区保护地栽培。