Study on some molecular characterization of Babesia orientalis

The study on buffalo babesiosis indicated that its pathogen was different from other Babesia on many aspects such as morphology, transmission and pathogenicity. Therefore, it was named as a new species—Babesia orientalis. In order to prove the validity of this taxon, molecular taxonomic study on the pathogen was done in this experiment. The complete 18S rRNA gene sequence of B. orientalis was determined by PCR. It was sequenced and blasted. The results indicated that the classification of the parasite belonged to the genus Babesia. The 1700 bp complete sequence was compared with 15 other Babesia sp. available in GenBank. The data were analyzed and a phylogenetic tree was established. The results indicated that the hereditary distance of the parasite was close to that of Babesia sp. from South Africa and Babesia ovis, and the hereditary distance was far from Babesia bigemina and B. bovis.     

Prolonged elevated atmospheric CO2 does not affect decomposition of plant material

Prolonged elevated atmospheric CO₂ might alter decomposition. In a 90-day incubation study, we determined the long-term (9 years) impact of elevated CO₂ on N mineralization of Lolium perenne and Trifolium repens plant material grown at ambient and elevated CO₂ and low- and high-¹⁵N fertilizer additions. No significant differences were observed in recovery rates between any of the treatments, except an N addition effect was observed for L. perenne (0.4 versus 0.5% day⁻¹ in high versus low N). The results suggest that elevated CO₂ did not change plant N mineralization in any of the soils, because of a surplus of available N in the fertilized and leguminous systems, and because of insignificant plant responses to elevated CO₂ in the low soil N availability systems.     

Molecular characterization and diagnostics of stubby root and virus vector nematodes of the family Trichodoridae (Nematoda: Triplonchida) using ribosomal RNA genes

Plant parasitic nematodes of the family Trichodoridae cause substantial yield losses in many agricultural crops. Rapid and accurate identification of trichodorids to the species level is critical for selection of appropriate measures for control. This study analysed 99 sequences of the D2–D3 expansion segments of the 28S rRNA gene and 131 sequences of the 18S rRNA gene from the stubby nematodes belonging to the genera Nanidorus, Paratrichodorus and Trichodorus. Species delimiting was based on the integration of morphological identification, which is not provided in the present article, and molecular‐based phylogenetic inference and sequence analysis. Twenty‐two valid species and several species complexes were identified among nematodes included in the analysis. PCR‐RFLPs of the partial 18S rDNA and the D2–D3 expansion segments of the 28S rDNA were tested and proposed for identification of these nematodes. Gel PCR‐RFLP profiles and tables with restriction fragment lengths for several diagnostic enzymes are provided for identification. Some problems of taxonomy and phylogeny of nematodes of the family Trichodoridae are also discussed.     

高产优质油菜新品种淮油18号的选育

淮油18号是江苏徐淮地区淮阴农科所选育的甘蓝型优质油菜新品种,2010年9月通过江苏省农作物品种审定委员会审定。该品种株型紧凑、角果直生、结角层整齐、熟期一致,具有高产、优质、病害轻、适合机械收获等特点。主要适宜江苏省及周边省份油菜主产区推广种植。     

HPLC Analysis of α-lactalbumin and β-lactoglobulin in Bovine Milk with C4 and C18 Column

Reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) method with C4 column and C18 column for analyzing β-lactoglobulin and α-lactalbumin in bovine milk was developed and the performance and...     

家蚕GH18家族几丁质酶的系统进化和BmChi的时期表达分析

昆虫GH18家族几丁质酶主要参与昆虫蜕皮、细胞增殖和免疫等生理过程。为了系统开展家蚕GH18家族基因的研究,通过多物种几丁质酶的系统进化分析鉴定了8个家蚕GH18家族成员,并根据含有糖苷水解酶18(Glyco_18)催化结构域和几丁质结合结构域的不同将其分为6类,其中,各物种的CHT5具有典型几丁质酶结构。家蚕GH18家族成员中,BmChiR-1具有5个Glyco_18催化结构域和6个几丁质结合结构域,其它7个成员均只有1个Glyco_18催化结构域,BmCHT12还有1个ChitnaseA_N端结构域。8个家蚕GH18家族成员的基因分布在7条染色体上。通过半定量RT-PCR调查家蚕CHT5基因Bm-Chi在家蚕各发育时期的转录表达模式,该基因在蜕皮、化蛹、羽化等发育时期均有高水平表达,推测BmChi在蚕体旧表皮几丁质的降解过程中发挥重要作用。     

鸡白介素18成熟蛋白的发酵工艺及其对新城疫疫苗的免疫增强作用

为探讨重组鸡白介素18（mChIL-18）毕赤酵母工程菌在5L发酵罐中大规模发酵的工艺及其对新城疫疫苗的免疫增强作用,复苏工程菌GS115/pPIC9K-mChIL-18于YPD培养基,在其D600值达到5.2左右时转入发酵罐中,采用分批补料方式对毕赤酵母工程菌进行高密度发酵。控制和优化各种发酵条件,经历84h结束发酵。将发酵液离心,用6×His镍柱对上清中的表达产物进行纯化,并将纯化后的mChIL-18用脂质体包被后和新城疫疫苗一起对鸡群免疫。结果显示,毕赤酵母工程菌在5L发酵罐采用甲醇诱导补料批式发酵,在pH5.5,溶氧值20%～30%,温度28℃,诱导72h,mChIL-18的表达产量为560mg/L,发酵上清经纯化后纯度可达70%以上;用0.2mL的mChIL-18脂质体能够显著增强机体的免疫力,其中HI抗体效价和淋巴细胞亚群CD4＋、CD8＋含量均显著高于对照组。这表明mChIL-18毕赤酵母工程菌在5L发酵罐高密度发酵成功,并能显著增强新城疫疫苗的免疫效果,为IL-18在生产实践得到更好的应用奠定了基础。     

山羊子宫内膜基质细胞对上皮细胞IL-18分泌活性的调节作用

为了探究性腺激素作用下山羊子宫内膜上皮细胞（EEC）中白细胞介素-18（IL-18）的分泌活性,以及子宫内膜基质细胞（ESC）对其分泌活性的调节作用。基于套皿共培养永生化山羊EEC和ESC为体外研究模型,通过ELISA和Western blot方法检测E2和/或P4对EEC中IL-18分泌水平的作用以及ESC对该作用的影响。ELISA结果显示,E2较无激素对照组可显著增强单独培养EEC中IL-18的分泌水平（P〈0.05）,P4单独或与E2联合作用则进一步增强其分泌活性（P〈0.01）;EEC与ESC共培养模式下,ESC细胞对性激素作用下EEC中IL-18分泌活性具有显著的抑制作用。Western blot结果显示,在单独培养或与ESC共培养模式下,EEC培养上清液中IL-18均以相对分子质量大小18 300的具有生物活性的蛋白形式存在。本研究结果表明,山羊ESC对性腺激素作用下EEC中IL-18的分泌活性具有重要调节作用。     

Preliminary evaluation of serial (18) FDG-PET/CT to assess response to toceranib phosphate therapy in canine cancer

Palladia(TM) (toceranib phosphate-Pfizer Animal Health) is a novel orally administered receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) approved for treatment of canine mast cell tumors. Receptor tyrosine kinase dysregulation leads to tumor growth, progression, and metastasis. Toceranib's targets include vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR-2/Flk-1/KDR), platelet-derived growth factor receptor, and kit. Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET/CT) is used commonly to diagnose, prognosticate, and monitor response to antineoplastic therapy in human patients. In this study, serial PET/CT imaging with (18) F-fluorodeoxyglucose ((18) FDG) was used to assess response to toceranib therapy in dogs with measurable solid malignancies. Six tumor-bearing dogs underwent tumor assessment using both standard RECIST criteria and PET/CT prior to and at a median of 5 weeks postinitiation of toceranib treatment. Toceranib was prescribed initially at a target dose 3.25 mg/kg PO q48 h, with subsequent modifications based on observed toxicity. Treatment was continued in patients achieving stable disease with acceptable drug tolerance. One dog was maintained on drug despite dose modification due to toxicity; measurable clinical and image-based responses were seen after 10 weeks of therapy. All others had stable or progressive disease based on clinical restaging and PET/CT at first recheck. . Due to discordance with anatomic and metabolic imaging, further studies are needed to investigate the role of molecular imaging in assessment of drug response and identify other potential molecular targets of toceranib.     

18% 2，4 滴微乳剂防除薇甘菊技术的研究

在广东省深圳市薇甘菊为害严重的地区设置样地,用18%2,4-滴微乳剂不同浓度进行除治试验,结果表明:400～800倍液为有效浓度,1 000～1 200倍液为有效低浓度。不同生境样地防除试验结果表明:在山坡林地带可选用400～600倍液,在丘陵植被地带和果树周边地带可选用500～800倍液,在水塘、水库、水源周边地带以及菜地、花卉、药材和植物保护区周边地带可选用800倍液以下的有效低浓度。