敲低组蛋白甲基转移酶ASH1L基因对牛卵丘细胞表达谱的影响

旨在研究干扰类缺失的、小的、同源异形1(absent,small,or homeotic 1-like,ASH1L)甲基转移酶基因表达对牛卵丘细胞表达谱的影响.本研究采用经过筛选的siRNA干扰牛卵丘细胞中ASH1L基因的表达,分别收集干扰组和对照组细胞(野生型)进行RNA测序及基因差异表达、基因功能、信号通路、可变剪...     

Seroprevalences for ovine enzootic abortion in Switzerland

Our aim was to assess the seroprevalence of Chlamydophila (Cd) abortus (Chlamydia psittaci serotype 1), denoted ovine enzootic abortion (OEA), in the Swiss sheep population. A competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (cELISA) was adapted for the investigation of pooled serum samples (pool approach) and receiver-operator characteristic (ROC) analysis was applied to define the cut-off of the pool approach. At a cut-off value of 30% inhibition, the flock-level pooled sensitivity and specificity were 92.9% and 97.6% when compared to classifying the flock based on individual-animal samples.

Subsequently, sera from 775 randomly selected flocks out of 11 cantons of Switzerland were investigated using the pool approach. The cantons included in the study represented 72% of the Swiss sheep flocks and 76% of Swiss sheep population. Antibodies against Cd. abortus were found in almost 19% (144) of the 775 examined sheep flocks. Test prevalences were adjusted for the imperfect test characteristics using the Rogan–Gladen estimator and Bayesian inference. Seroprevalence was highest (43%) in the canton Graubünden. In the remaining 10 cantons the seroprevalence ranged from 2 to 29%. The cELISA in combination with testing pooled sera and statistical methods for true prevalence estimation provided a good survey tool at lower costs and time when compared to other approaches.     

表达口蹄疫病毒P1基因的重组伪狂犬病病毒TK/gG-/PgG-P1的构建

为了构建口蹄疫与伪狂犬病二价基因工程疫苗株 ,将口蹄疫病毒 (FMDV) P1基因插入到伪狂犬病病毒 (PRV)通用载体 p Pg G- uni中 ,得到 PRV转移载体 p Pg G- P1。将转移载体与 Eco R 线性化后的 PRV弱毒疫苗株 TK- /g G- / lac Z 基因组 DNA共转染 PK- 15细胞 ,转染产物经多次空斑纯化和 PCR鉴定 ,获得了纯化的重组 PRV TK- /g G- / Pg G- P1,重组病毒基因组 DNA经酶切鉴定进一步表明 ,FMDV的 P1基因已成功地整合到 PRV弱毒疫苗株的基因组中。Western blot试验表明 ,FMDV P1基因在重组 PRV中得到表达。该研究为进一步研制口蹄疫与伪狂犬病二价基因工程疫苗奠定了坚实的基础     

Exogenous testosterone modulates tumor necrosis factor-alpha and acute phase protein responses to repeated endotoxin challenge in steers

Clinical responses to some disease agents differ between sexes and this dimorphism has been attributed to the immunomodulating effects of steroid hormones. Our objective was to determine in steers the effect of testosterone on circulating concentrations of immune response mediators (tumor necrosis factor-alpha, TNF-alpha; serum amyloid-A, SAA; haptoglobin, HG; xanthine oxidase, XO; nitric oxide, NO) after two consecutive endotoxin challenges (LPS1 and LPS2, 5 days apart; 0.25 microg/kg BW). Sixteen crossbred steers (328+/-6 kg) were assigned to control (CON, n=8) or testosterone cypionate treatment (TES, n=8; 100 mg/m2 body surface; i.m. injection 12 and 2 days before LPS1). The response to LPS was calculated as area under the timexconcentration curve (AUC) for the parameter measured. After LPS1, TNF-alpha AUC was greater in TES than CON (P<0.05). Plasma HG and SAA concentrations increased (P<0.01) after LPS1 and LPS2. In all steers SAA AUC was greater after LPS1 than LPS2 (P<0.01) but the response was augmented over CON with testosterone treatment (P<0.05). HG response to LPS1 within 24 h was not affected by testosterone. However, 5 days after LPS1 mean plasma HG concentration remained higher in TES than CON (P<0.01). HG response to LPS2 was greater in TES than CON (P<0.01). Plasma nitrate+nitrite concentration (NO production marker) and XO activity increased after each LPS challenge but responses were not affected by testosterone treatment. Results indicate that the presence of circulating testosterone increases the magnitude of the TNF-alpha response to LPS challenge as well as the subsequent increases in acute phase proteins (APP). Effects of testosterone on increases in TNF-alpha and APP may underlie a differential presentation of disease symptoms between sexes or between steers and bulls. The data also suggest a role for testosterone in the development of tolerance to repeated immune challenge through its effect on the increased magnitude and duration of HG response.     

唾液乳酸杆菌TCSL1对幼犬生长性能、血液学与血清生化指标及肠道健康的影响

本研究旨在评价唾液乳酸杆菌TCSL1对犬生长性能、血液学与血清生化指标及肠道健康的影响,为研发犬用益生菌制剂奠定基础。选取24只6周龄左右的健康中华田园犬,随机分为4组,每组6只。试验组按低（5×10⁶ CFU/mL）、中（5×10⁸ CFU/mL）、高（5×10¹⁰ CFU/mL）剂量分别口服唾液乳酸杆菌TCSL1,对照组口服生理盐水,进行为期28 d的喂养试验。试验期间,定期观察并记录犬的行为、饮食和腹泻情况,28 d后分别称重,计算犬体重增长量。采集血液样品检测血液学、血清生化、肠道屏障与炎性细胞因子指标;采集粪便检测分泌型球蛋白sIgA含量和肠道主要细菌数量。结果表明,①与对照组相比,试验组均能促进犬体重的增长,降低腹泻率,与口服剂量呈正相关。淋巴细胞数、红细胞数、免疫球蛋白和碱性磷酸酶含量等均有升高趋势,丙氨酸氨基转氨酶和尿素氮等含量呈降低趋势,组间差异显著（P<0.05）;②随口服唾液乳酸杆菌剂量的增加,试验组血清中的二胺氧化酶（DAO）、D-乳酸（D-lactic acid）和脂多糖（LPS）等肠道屏障指示因子含量显著下降（P<0.05）;③试验组血清促炎细胞因子TNF-α和IL-6含量显著降低（P<0.05）,抗炎细胞因子TGF-β1和IL-10含量则显著升高（P<0.05）;④试验组粪便中的分泌型免疫球蛋白sIgA含量显著增加（P<0.05）,大肠杆菌和肠球菌数量显著下降（P<0.05）,乳酸杆菌和双歧杆菌的数量显著增加（P<0.05）。以上结果表明,口服唾液乳酸杆菌TCSL1可改善幼犬生长性能、增强肠道健康,降低腹泻率,以每天5×10¹⁰ CFU/mL剂量口服效果最佳。     

FHC基因的结构与功能及其表达调控的研究进展

铁蛋白为机体内贮存铁的可溶性蛋白,人血清铁蛋白是机体含铁量的间接标记物,用于诊断缺铁性贫血。铁蛋白重链1(FHC)是铁蛋白的一种亚基,在氧化应激、病毒性肝炎、肿瘤细胞、视网膜的保护、少突胶质细胞的成熟、猪蓝耳病等方面具有重要调控作用。本文就FHC基因表达调控及生物学功能进行综述,以期为该基因作为动物抗病育种的遗传标记奠定基础,为免疫治疗、癌症预防与监控等研究提供参考。     

Involvement of the ERK1/2 MAPK pathway in insulin-induced S6K1 activation in avian cells

In mammals, insulin regulates S6K1, a key enzyme involved in the control of protein synthesis, via the well-documented phosphoinositide-3'kinase (PI3K) pathway. Conversely, S6K1 is activated by insulin in avian muscle despite the relative insulin insensitivity of the PI3K pathway in this tissue. Mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) cascade is another insulin sensitive pathway. The aim of this study was to explore the potential involvement of the ERK1/2 MAPK pathway in the control of p70 S6 kinase (S6K1) in avian species. Firstly, we characterized ERK1/2 MAPK in various chicken tissues. ERK2 was the only isoform detected in avian species whatever the tissue studied. We also showed that ERK2 is activated in vivo by insulin in chicken muscle. The regulation and the role of ERK2 in insulin signaling were next investigated in chicken hepatoma cells (LMH) and primary myoblasts. Insulin stimulation led to ERK2 and S6K1 phosphorylation, and concomitantly increased kinase activity. U0126, an inhibitor of the ERK MAPK pathway, completely abolished insulin-induced S6K1 phosphorylation and activity in chicken myoblasts, whereas its effect was only partial in LMH cells. In conclusion, these results show that ERK1/2 MAPK is involved in the control of S6K1 by insulin in chicken cells, particularly myoblasts.     

北京地区公农1号紫花苜蓿叶片光合作用日变化特征

在自然状态下,利用Licor-6400便携式光合测定系统观测了公农1号紫花苜蓿Medicago sativa在北京地区的光合作用日变化规律.结果表明:公农1号叶片的净光合速率日变化呈典型双峰曲线,表现出明显的光合"午睡"现象,光合效率午间明显降低;蒸腾速率日变化趋势与净光合速率相似,胞间CO2浓度的日进程基本与净光合速率相反;气孔导度日变化与净光合速率日变化相似但并不完全同步,两者最大值出现的时间相同,但最低值出现的时间气孔导度较净光合速率晚约2h.经分析,公农1号紫花苜蓿表现出的光合"午睡"现象属于非气孔限制.     

青藏高原高寒湿地不同季节土壤理化性质对放牧模式的响应

本文分析了青藏高原东缘高寒湿地在全年放牧、冬季放牧和全年禁牧3种放牧模式下土壤理化性质的变化,探讨其在不同土层深度的变化及季节性动态。结果如下:1)沿着全年禁牧—冬季放牧—全年放牧3种放牧模式,土壤表层(0~15 cm)及下层(15~30 cm)的土壤含水量和有机碳含量显著减小。2)土壤含水量、有机碳、全氮、全磷和速效氮含量均随土层深度的增加而降低,而速效磷表现为无规律。3)3种放牧模式下表层土壤有机碳含量均为:9月>5月>7月;全氮和全磷含量一般都在9月份较高,而速效氮和速效磷含量9月份最低,每种放牧模式下它们之间的具体差异也不完全相同。4)除5月份,两个土层土壤全氮含量均与有机碳含量呈极显著正相关。综上,全年放牧模式加快了土壤中C、N、P的周转,使土壤养分输出量增加,进而导致土壤肥力下降,草地退化。