Modelling the β-amylase activity during red sorghum malting when Bacillus subtilis is used to control mould growth

Steeping in dilute alkaline (0.2% NaOH) followed by resteeping in biocontrol (starters of Bacillus subtilis S499) has been used during red sorghum malting. The effect of steeping and germination conditions has been described using 2 functions: a Weibull 4-parameter model combined with a General Linear Model with Logarithm Link with significant goodness. Steeping conditions (combined use of NaOH and B. subtilis S499) affects the synthesis capacity of grain: when B. subtilis culture used in the steeping step is diluted, ln α increases, suggesting a loss of treatment efficacy. The germination temperature affects the β-amylase synthesis rate during the induction phase: the germination temperature increase is accompanied by a decrease of the β-amylase synthesis rate. During the repression phase of β-amylase synthesis, the effect of malting conditions was found to taper.     

超高效液相色谱-串联质谱法测定香蕉中吡虫啉和高效氯氰菊酯

建立了香蕉中吡虫啉和高效氯氰菊酯多残留分析方法。样品经1%乙酸乙腈提取,N-丙基乙二胺(PSA)和石墨化炭黑(GCB)净化,以甲醇和2mmol/L乙酸铵水溶液为流动相,进行梯度洗脱分离,采用电喷雾正离子源模式(ESI+),多反应监测(MRM)采集数据,基质匹配外标法定量。吡虫啉和高效氯氰菊酯在0.001～0.1mg/L范围内线性关系良好,相关系数r> 0.9991,方法检出限(LOD)为1 pg,定量限(LOQ)为0.01 mg/kg。在0.01、0.05、0.10 mg/kg3个添加水平下,吡虫啉和高效氯氰菊酯在香蕉中的回收率为84.91%～104.78%,相对标准偏差(RSD)为1.23%～9.69%。该法操作简单、灵敏度高、重现性好,适用于香蕉中吡虫啉和高效氯氰菊酯的残留量测定。     

一个新的内切葡聚糖酶基因umcel5K的克隆、表达及其表达产物的酶学特性

从水牛瘤胃内容物的添加滤纸为碳源的富集培养物中提取未培养微生物的总DNA,以柯斯质粒为载体构建了1个含约8000个克隆的宏基因组文库,对文库进行活性筛选获得1个既表达CMCase活性又表达4-MUCase酶活性的克隆。亚克隆及测序分析发现1个潜在的可编码333个氨基酸的ORF(Open Reading Frame),其蛋白质产物与1个来源于未培养细菌的糖苷水解酶家族5的纤维素酶Cel A的同源性最高,两者的一致性为53%,相似性为68%。将PCR扩增的该基因完整的ORF克隆入表达载体pET30a(+),在大肠杆菌中得到其过量表达产物。经过Ni-NTA纯化后,该表达产物(Umcel5K)具有CMCase活性和4-MUCase酶活性,其最适pH是4.5~5.0,最适温度是50°C。pH耐受性检测表明,该酶在pH4~4.5比较稳定。温度耐受性实验表明该酶不耐高温,在55°C以下比较稳定。经过镍柱纯化的酶液比活为26.15 U/mg。部分金属离子如Fe3+、Cr2+或Cu2+会抑制该酶的酶活,而另外一些金属离子如K+、Li+等对Umcel5K的活性影响不大。     

The potential of naked barley sourdough to improve the quality and dietary fibre content of barley enriched wheat bread

The possibility of using naked barley for food products is gaining popularity due to its dietary fibre content, especially β-glucans. The technological process (dough preparation, fermentation and baking) influences bread quality but also may contribute to degradation or preservation of valuable grain components. The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of different wholemeal barley flour share and bread production method on the quality of bread and non-starch polysaccharides content and solubility.Barley enriched bread contained more both soluble and insoluble dietary fibre and β-glucans, products of 40% barley share contained 67% more total dietary fibre and 160% more β-glucans than control. However, barley incorporation decreased the amount of soluble arabinoxylans. High barley contents contributed to the breads’ volume reduction by 14% and change in their crumb and crust colour. However, barley enriched breads gained higher ratings of taste than wheat bread. Barley sourdough fermentation improved breads’ volume, colour and sensory properties. Sourdough fermentation also resulted in higher concentration of dietary fibre, arabinoxylans and β-glucans. The beneficial effect of barley addition to wheat bread may be successfully enhanced by using barley wholemeal sourdough fermentation.     

Bacillus siamensis和Bacillus subtilis中2个β-D-葡萄糖苷酶编码基因克隆、表达及酶学研究

采用RACE技术扩增2株Bacillus属菌株XY18、XY20的β-D-葡萄糖苷酶编码基因bgl全长,构建重组载体pET28a(+)/bgl、pET28b(+)/bgl,导入E. coli BL21诱导表达,采用Ni亲和层析纯化蛋白。经酶学性质测定发现：2个蛋白均为弱酸性蛋白,温度为40 ℃时酶活力达到最大,具有一定耐热性。以上结果表明,为优化2株Bacillus属菌株参与香草兰发酵工艺,可提供适当弱酸性条件、适宜温度。     

BHBA对HT22细胞中ACE表达的影响

生酮饮食(KD)已被证实具有神经保护作用,但其机制尚不明确。本试验以小鼠海马神经元HT22为细胞模型,利用2 mmol/Lβ-羟基丁酸酯(BHBA)对HT22细胞进行处理,通过荧光定量PCR,免疫蛋白印迹和信号通路阻断试验,观察BHBA对HT22细胞ACE表达的影响,并探讨参与调控的信号通路。结果表明,2 mmol/L BHBA可通过激活HT22细胞内GPR109A受体和ERK1/2信号通路进而增加HT22细胞中ACE的表达。     

金黄色葡萄球菌对奶牛乳腺上皮细胞Wnt/β-catenin信号通路和相关修复因子的影响

采用金黄色葡萄球菌侵袭原代奶牛乳腺上皮细胞,观察该病原菌对乳腺上皮细胞Wnt/β-catenin信号通路关键蛋白和相关修复因子EGFR、TGF-β3和VEGF基因mRNA表达的影响。金黄色葡萄球菌以MOI=1∶1的比例接种奶牛乳腺上皮细胞,分别作用0,15,30,45,60,120,240 min,采用Western blot法检测乳腺上皮细胞β-catenin、Cyclin D1及c-Myc蛋白表达水平;免疫荧光法检测β-catenin的表达及核易位;荧光定量PCR检测EGFR、TGF-β3和VEGF基因mRNA表达。结果显示,β-catenin蛋白在45,60,120 min表达量升高,与0 min相比差异显著(P<0.05);Cyclin D1蛋白在45,60,120和240 min表达量升高,差异显著或极显著(P<0.05或P<0.01);c-Myc蛋白在15,30,60,120,240 min表达量升高,差异极显著(P<0.01)。修复相关因子EGFR、TGF-β3和VEGF基因mRNA的表达量在30 min均出现极显著升高(P<0.01),且VEGF基因mRNA在45,60,120和240 min均呈现极显著升高(P<0.01),EGFR基因mRNA表达量在30,45和60 min时表达量极显著升高(P<0.01)。结果表明,金黄色葡萄球菌侵袭奶牛乳腺上皮细胞后,诱导Wnt/β-catenin信号通路的转导和修复因子EGFR、TGF-β3和VEGF基因转录,该信号通路和修复因子可能参与金黄色葡萄球菌导致的炎症和细胞损伤的修复过程。     

酿酒酵母菌及其灭活菌对绵羊瘤胃外植体β-防御素-1(SBD-1)表达的影响

旨在探索益生性酿酒酵母菌及其灭活菌对绵羊瘤胃外植体内β-防御素-1(sheep beta-defensin-1,SBD-1)表达的影响。本研究建立了绵羊瘤胃外植体培养方法,将不同浓度(10~4、10~5、10~6、10~7、10~8、10~9 CFU·mL^-1)的酿酒酵母菌及其灭活菌与外植体共培养24 h后,通过qPCR和ELISA方法检测瘤胃外植体内SBD-1 mRNA和蛋白的表达变化,以分别确定活菌及其灭活菌诱导SBD-1表达最高的菌液浓度;然后用该浓度的活菌及其灭活菌对瘤胃外植体进行不同时间(2、4、8、12、16、20、24 h)的刺激,同样用qPCR和ELISA方法检测瘤胃外植体内SBD-1 mRNA及蛋白的表达变化,从而筛选出活菌及其灭活菌诱导SBD-1表达的最佳时间。结果表明,益生性酿酒酵母菌及其灭活菌均能显著促进绵羊瘤胃外植体SBD-1的表达(P<0.05)。当酿酒酵母菌浓度为10~7 CFU·mL^-1、灭活菌浓度为10~8 CFU·mL^-1分别诱导绵羊瘤胃外植体16 h时,SBD-1表达量分别达到最大,且二者与对照相比均呈极显著差异(P<0.01)。在最佳诱导条件下对比二者的诱导效果,酿酒酵母菌活菌高于其灭活菌。因此,益生性酿酒酵母菌及其灭活菌均能促进绵羊瘤胃外植体内SBD-1的表达,且活菌浓度为10~7 CFU·mL^-1、灭活菌浓度为10~8 CFU·mL^-1分别诱导16 h时,绵羊瘤胃外植体内的SBD-1的表达量分别达到最大,并且益生性酿酒酵母菌的诱导效果高于其灭活菌。     

TGF-β家族成员调控家禽卵泡发育的研究进展及展望

与哺乳动物不同,家禽的卵泡发育无明显发情周期,其卵泡发育遵循严格的等级发育体系。禽类卵泡的等级发育是一个复杂的调节过程,受卵泡细胞内外的内分泌激素、自分泌/旁分泌因子的共同调节。促卵泡刺激素(Follicle stimulating hormone,FSH)和促黄体激素(Luteinizing hormone,LH)在调控卵泡发育、卵母细胞成熟和排卵中起着重要的作用。此外,局部产生的生长因子如转化生长因子β超家族(Transforming growth factor superfamily,TGF-β)成员,包括抗缪勒氏激素(Anti-Müllerian hormone,AMH)、骨形态蛋白家族(Bone morphogenetic proteins,BMPs)、抑制素(Inhibin)和激活素(Activin)等,与促性腺激素一起协同调控卵泡的生长发育、卵母细胞的成熟等过程。文章综述了TGF-β家族成员,包括AMH、BMPs、抑制素、激活素在家禽卵泡发育中的作用及其未来的研究方向。