Biology of leptin in the pig

The recently discovered protein, leptin, which is secreted by fat cells in response to changes in body weight or energy, has been implicated in regulation of feed intake, energy expenditure and the neuroendocrine axis in rodents and humans. Leptin was first identified as the gene product found deficient in the obese ob/ob mouse. Administration of leptin to ob/ob mice led to improved reproduction as well as reduced feed intake and weight loss. The porcine leptin receptor has been cloned and is a member of the class 1 cytokine family of receptors. Leptin has been implicated in the regulation of immune function and the anorexia associated with disease. The leptin receptor is localized in the brain and pituitary of the pig. The leptin response to acute inflammation is uncoupled from anorexia and is differentially regulated among swine genotypes. In vitro studies demonstrated that the leptin gene is expressed by porcine preadipocytes and leptin gene expression is highly dependent on dexamethasone induced preadipocyte differentiation. Hormonally driven preadipocyte recruitment and subsequent fat cell size may regulate leptin gene expression in the pig. Expression of CCAAT-enhancer binding protein (C/EBP) mediates insulin dependent preadipocyte leptin gene expression during lipid accretion. In contrast, insulin independent leptin gene expression may be maintained by C/EBP auto-activation and phosphorylation/dephosphorylation. Adipogenic hormones may increase adipose tissue leptin gene expression in the fetus indirectly by inducing preadipocyte recruitment and subsequent differentiation. Central administration of leptin to pigs suppressed feed intake and stimulated growth hormone (GH) secretion. Serum leptin concentrations increased with age and estradiol-induced leptin mRNA expression in fat was age and weight dependent in prepuberal gilts. This occurred at the time of expected puberty in intact contemporaries and was associated with greater LH secretion. Further work demonstrated that leptin acts directly on pituitary cells to enhance LH and GH secretion, and brain tissue to stimulate gonadotropin releasing hormone secretion. Thus, development of nutritional schemes and (or) gene therapy to manipulate leptin secretion will lead to practical methods of controlling appetite, growth and reproduction in farm animals, thereby increasing efficiency of lean meat production.     

Effect of nutrition during calfhood and peripubertal period on serum metabolic hormones, gonadotropins and testosterone concentrations, and on sexual development in bulls

The objective of the present study was to characterize the effects of nutrition on circulating concentrations of metabolic hormones, gonadotropins, and testosterone during sexual development in bulls. Nutrition regulated the hypothalamus-pituitary-testes axis through effects on the GnRH pulse generator in the hypothalamus and through direct effects on the testes. Pituitary function (gonadotropin secretion after GnRH challenge) was not affected by nutrition. However, nutrition affected LH pulse frequency and basal LH concentration during the early gonadotropin rise (10-26 weeks of age). There were close temporal associations between changes in insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) concentrations and changes in LH pulse frequency, suggesting a role for IGF-I in regulating the early gonadotropin rise in bulls. The peripubertal increase in testosterone concentration was delayed in bulls with lesser serum IGF-I concentrations (low nutrition), suggesting a role for IGF-I in regulating Leydig cell function. Serum IGF-I concentrations accounted for 72 and 67% of the variation in scrotal circumference and paired-testes volume, respectively (at any given age), indicating that IGF-I may regulate testicular growth. Bulls with a more sustained elevated LH pulse frequency during the early gonadotropin rise (high nutrition) had greater testicular mass at 70 weeks of age relative to the control group (medium nutrition), despite no differences in metabolic hormone concentrations after 26 weeks of age. Therefore, gonadotropin-independent mechanism regulating testicular growth might be dependent on previous gonadotropin milieu.     

丛藓科植物重金属含量对环境的指示作用

[目的]研究丛藓科植物重金属含量对环境的指示作用。[方法]选取Cu、Zn、Cd、Pb等主要重金属元素为营养富集指标,对河北省邢台太行山区丛藓科藓类植物体内及其土壤中的重金属含量进行了分析。[结果]丛藓科植物小反纽藓、花状湿地藓和丛本藓对Pb、Cu、Cd、Zn有较强的吸收能力,植物体内重金属元素含量较高,对环境污染具有指示和富集作用。不同丛藓科植物对重金属的积累能力有显著差异,其中花状湿地藓对重金属具有较强的富集能力。[结论]丛藓科植物可作为环境指示生物进一步研究。     

菜心的土壤钙、镁营养诊断指标及施肥效应研究

在不同地方,不同钙、镁含量水平的菜园土壤进行菜心钙、镁肥田间试验。根据20个试验点的钙肥试验和15个试验点的镁肥试验结果,分别建立菜心相对产量与土壤交换性钙、镁含量的回归方程。研究结果表明:菜心产量与土壤交换性钙、镁含量分别呈抛物线相关;在质地为中壤土的菜田上种植菜心,土壤交换性钙的适宜含量为4.26￣9.60cmolL-1,交换性镁的适宜含量为2.01￣2.31cmolL-1;在参试的所有菜田中,施钙肥增产显著的菜田占50%,增产率为0.65￣33.8%;施镁肥增产显著的菜田占47%,增产率为-1.6%￣34.7%。     

Experimental studies on the impact of an increased dose of anionic salts on the metabolism of dairy cows

Summary

This study was initiated to investigate the influence of a daily dose of anionic salts (AS) above the valid upper limit at present on metabolism of dairy cows. Eleven non‐pregnant and non‐lactating Holstein‐Friesian crossbred cows with a permanent rumen cannula were used in a study with a controlled feeding design. The initial daily dose was 2500 meq/day, which resulted in a Dietary Cation Anion Difference (DCAD) of ‐211 meq/kg dry matter. Every seven days, the daily dose was raised by 500 meq. If a cow stopped eating, the application of AS was stopped and these cows were monitored over the next seven days. On day 30 another batch of hay, having the same DCAD but higher concentrations of minerals and energy, was fed. Blood and urine samples were taken to monitor acid‐base balance and calcium concentrations. Acid‐base balance was strongly influenced by AS. Blood pH dropped steadily and reached values around 7.23. Urine pH dropped quickly below 6 and remained at that level regardless of the increased dosage of AS. Net acid base excretion (NABE) fell continuously with the increase of the dosage of AS and reached values below ‐200 mmol/l. Calcium concentrations in the serum were nearly stable, but those in urine increased sharply and remained on an elevated level with increasing doses of AS. A few days before the individual cow's refusal of feed intake, calcium excretion in urine decreased. The majority of cows stopped eating while consuming a diet containing 3500 to 4000 meq AS except two animals who consumed up to 6000 meq/day AS but they received the better hay in the second half of the treatment period. In this time pH in blood increased slowly. NABE remained stable on a low level at ‐100 mmol/l. The results showed that with an increasing amount of AS fed the risk of clinical acidosis increased. The decreasing urine concentrations of calcium indicate a breakdown of the compensation capability of the single cow. Besides the dose of AS fed, the quality of the feed stuff might be another factor concerning the tolerance of cows against AS.     

营养与株型调控对雾培马铃薯的结薯生理影响

本研究采用3套营养液配方与3种株型调控措施探讨了不同马铃薯(Solanum tuberosumL.)品种的结薯生理效应。结果表明:不同营养液配方对雾培马铃薯的“源流库”皆存在一定的影响;采用以前期最小、结薯期最大的N/K和NH4 -N/NO3--N比值的A2营养液,对植株的光合势、叶绿素含量、根系活力、匍匐茎数、总薯数、总薯重以及后期末茎叶鲜重与干重等的增长刺激作用最大,其中又以“CIP24”品种的结薯性能最好;下放植株、喷施矮壮素和剪尖处理的不同组合均能使“CIP24”品种在A2营养液下增加光合势,降低株高,增加鲜重和增大根系体积。     

日粮类型对猪肉营养和品质的影响

在日粮粗蛋白、能量、钙、磷水平相近的情况下，蛋白饲料种类及微量元素Ｆｅ、Ｃｕ添加水平不同，所饲喂猪只肉质与肉食营养不相一致。根据本试验结果，“豆饼＋鱼粉”型日粮在高剂量Ｆｅ、Ｃｕ的协同作用下有利于促进肌肉的生长和饲料氨基酸向肌肉氨基酸的转化，而“棉籽饼＋菜籽饼”型日粮可期望获得较好的肉质。肌肉Ｆｅ、Ｃｕ、Ｚｎ、Ｍｎ沉积受饲料影响不明显。     

菊花抗寒性与营养特性的研究

寒菊抗寒性比秋菊强，气温－２～－５℃时，秋菊严重冻害，寒菊多数品种仍能正常生长和开花。在同一生长条件下，寒菊比秋菊叶水分含量低２％～３％，可溶糖含量高０．５％～３％，氮含量低０．２％～０．５％，钾含量高０．１６％～０．４０％。这是寒菊抗寒性优于秋菊的重要生理因素。秋、寒菊磷、锌含量差异不显著，秋菊铁，锰元素含量均高于寒菊。     

Influence of nutrition on the lipid quality of pond fish: common carp (Cyprinus carpio) and tench (Tinca tinca)

Like marine fish freshwater fish are an important source of essential fatty acids for human nutrition. However, the fatty acid composition of pond fish can vary considerably and strongly depends on that of the ingested food. Investigations on the fatty acid composition of common carp (Cyprinus carpio) and tench (Tinca tinca) have shown that different methods of rearing and feeding cause substantial variations in the proportions of the n-6 and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids of these fish species. Carp reared on the basis of natural food in ponds exhibit high contents of n-6 as well as n-3 fatty acids in their muscle triacylglycerols. On the other hand carp fed supplementary wheat in ponds resulted in somewhat lower levels of these essential fatty acids. High amounts of n-3 fatty acids can be found in carp fed high-energy diets containing high levels of fish oil. Analogous results were obtained in experiments with tench reared under different nutritional conditions. While rearing on the basis of only natural food in ponds as well as feeding supplementary wheat yielded in similar levels of n-3 and n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, higher contents of n-3 fatty acids were recorded in tench fed pellets. High levels of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in foodstuffs have positive effects on human health. Experiments with different cultured fish species proved that the fatty acid composition of the edible parts can be influenced by the diet. Therefore, a finishing diet with a suitable fatty acid profile can be used to improve the nutritional quality of fish products of farmed origin.     

彩色小麦主要理化参数的分布分析及分层制粉技术研究(英文)

[目的]尽快推进彩色小麦的产业化进程,满足人们对营养型谷物的需求,实现食品营养天然、食用安全可靠。[方法]采用分层碾磨制粉技术和小麦抗粉碎硬度指数测定方法,研究彩色小麦的营养分布及硬度对各部分营养分离制粉的影响。[结果]彩色小麦的氨基酸总体含量高于普通白小麦13.91%-23.32%,而其主要营养元素Se、Zn、Fe、Ca与普通白小麦比较,‘中普黑麦1号’和‘中普绿麦1号’的Zn、Fe、Ca含量比普通白小麦偏高,而‘中普紫麦1号’则普遍偏低‘,中普绿麦1号’Fe、Ca的含量比较突出,分别高于普通白小麦371.80%和102.86%。彩色小麦的结构营养分布等同于普通小麦,其果皮、种皮、糊粉层和胚芽具有丰富的营养,属营养型小麦,影响营养分离加工的关键因素是小麦的硬度,采用分层碾磨分离技术可基本实现营养分离工业化加工的目的。[结论]该研究为彩色小麦营养资源的开发与合理利用提供了示范。