Antimicrobial effects of black rice extract on Helicobacter pylori infection in Mongolian gerbil

It has been reported that cyanidin 3-O-glucoside (C3G) is an inhibitor of Helicobacter pylori toxin secretion. C3G is classified as an anthocyanin and is a major component of black rice extract (BRE). The present study aimed to identify a new functional food material to prevent H. pylori infection in Mongolian gerbil model. Toxicity in the liver and kidney were not detected after BRE administration (10 or 50 mg/kg). BRE treatment reduced bacterial colonization in animal gastric tissue, as well as infection signs as observed on the analysis of the hematological data. It was also found that the relative mRNA levels of the inflammatory cytokines were reduced in BRE-treated groups. These findings suggest that BRE acts as a potent inhibitor of H. pylori infection and pathogenesis in Mongolian gerbils. We propose that BRE may be used to manage gastroduodenal diseases caused by H. pylori infection.     

The mutagenesis of a type IV secretion system locus of Piscirickettsia salmonis leads to the attenuation of the pathogen in Atlantic salmon,Salmo salar

Piscirickettsiosis is a threatening infectious disease for the salmon industry, due to it being responsible for significant economic losses. The control of outbreaks also poses considerable environmental challenges. Despite Piscirickettsia salmonis having been discovered as the aetiological agent of the disease more than 25 years ago, its pathogenicity remains poorly understood. Among virulence factors identified so far, type four secretion systems (T4SS) seem to play a key role during the infection caused by the bacterium. We report here the genetic manipulation of P. salmonis by means of the transference of plasmid DNA in mating assays. An insertion cassette was engineered for targeting the icmB gene, which encodes a putative T4SS‐ATPase and is carried by one of the chromosomal T4SS clusters found within the genome of P. salmonis PM15972A1, a virulent representative of the EM‐90‐like strain. The molecular characterization of the resulting mutant strain demonstrated that the insertion interrupted the target gene. Further in vitro testing of the icmB mutant showed a dramatic drop in infectivity as tested in CHSE‐214 cells, which is in agreement with its attenuated behaviour observed in vivo. Altogether, our results demonstrate that, similar to other facultative intracellular pathogens, P. salmonis’ virulence relies on an intact T4SS.     

阴离子聚丙烯酰胺处理医院污水的研究

研究自制的阴离子聚丙烯酰胺(APAM)对医院污水(色度125倍、悬浮物含量1 241 mg/L、COD 2 351 mg/L)的絮凝特性,并探讨聚合氯化铝(PAC)对APAM的助凝作用,考察了APAM的投加量、分子量对絮凝效果的影响。结果表明:加入PAC 66.0 mg/L、APAM 1.2 mg/L,对原水的絮凝效果最佳,色度降低率61.60%,悬浮物含量(SS)降低率67.61%,COD降低率20.88%。色度、SS、COD降低率均优于市购的APAM(Mw1 000×10~4、Mw2 000×10~4)。     

Effect of size reduction by freeze-milling on processing properties of beta-glucan oat bran

An effect of freeze-milling on processing properties of beta-glucan oat bran has been evaluated. A comparison with existing, patented methods of high molecular weight oat beta-glucan has been carried out. The new method employs raw material pre-treatment with freezing and milling in a hammer mill, resulting in significant reduction of particle size – 89% was between 80 and 50 μm in comparison with initial material when 79% were between 250 and 200 μm. Reduction of particle size also improved some process parameters of extraction technology – 30% improvement in fat removal during first stage of beta-glucan recovery was observed. The achieved pilot plant yield of product containing beta-glucan extraction was 64,03%, purity (ie. beta-glucan content), of achieved product was 84,4% and average molecular weight was about 69,500 g/mol.     

高粱可溶性糖含量与SS、SPS酶活性的相关性研究

以5个高粱品系和1个杂交种为试材,研究了不同生长发育时期高粱可溶性糖含量与SS、SPS酶活性的变     

玉米淀粉合成酶SSⅡa启动子的克隆及功能分析

【目的】克隆玉米Zea mays淀粉合成酶SSⅡa启动子,并分析其功能,为进一步研究和应用SSⅡa启动子奠定基础。【方法】通过NCBI上公布的玉米基因组序列,在网站Maize GDB上BLAST查找到SSⅡa 5'侧翼序列,利用PCR方法从玉米B73中克隆SSⅡa启动子;通过Plant Care在线分析启动子顺式作用元件,用特异性引物分别克隆出长度为1 407、867、633、483和365 bp的片段,与植物表达载体p CAMBIA3301连接,构建5种5'缺失体的植物表达载体,命名为P1、P2、P3、P4和P5。用农杆菌介导法转化拟南芥Arabidopsis thaliana,获得转基因拟南芥。【结果】以玉米B73基因组DNA为模板,用特异性引物SSⅡa F/SSⅡaR进行扩增,得到2 526 bp序列;除草剂筛选的阳性拟南芥植株PCR验证均检测出gus基因;GUS组织化学分析表明,5种类型启动子构建的表达载体在成熟期叶片、果荚中均显蓝色;gus基因定量分析表明,成熟期5种转基因拟南芥叶片中,gus基因表达量P1最高,其他基本一致;种子中gus基因表达量P1和P2相近,且高于P3、P4和P5。【结论】成功克隆玉米SSⅡa启动子;构建的5种SSⅡa启动子缺失体表达载体在转基因拟南芥中均具有活性,长度为1 407 bp(P1)和867 bp(P2)的启动子具有胚乳特异性。     

Effects of light,macronutrients, and sucrose on germination and development of the endangered fern Adiantum reniforme var. sinense (Adiantaceae)

Effects of light, macronutrients strength of Murashige and Skoog (MS) (1962), and sucrose in the culture medium on spore germination and gametophyte development of the endangered fern Adiantum reniforme var. sinense were investigated. The presence of light was found to be essential for both spore germination and gametophyte growth. Moreover, a medium consisting of 1/4 MS with 15 g/l sucrose was optimal for spore germination and early gametophyte development; whereas, MS medium with 30 g/l sucrose was optimal for further gametophyte development. Increasing amounts of sucrose (45–60 g/l) in the medium delayed gametophyte growth and development. Additionally, sporophyte formation and early growth of gametophytes in a medium consisting of clay and peat (v/v = 1:2) was higher than those in a medium consisting of pure river sand. These findings indicated that requirements for nutrients for spore germination and early gametophyte development of A. reniforme var. sinese were relatively low, but these increased with further gametophyte development, formation and growth of sporophytes.     

Spatial variability of switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) yield as related to soil parameters in a small field

The harvested biomass of switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) is generally much lower than its potential; this may be due to several factors including not recovering all the biomass at harvest, weed competition, pests, disease and spatial variation of soil features. The objective of this research was to quantify the yield spatial variation of switchgrass and relate it to soil parameters, in a field of about 5 ha, in 2004 and 2005. Several thematic maps of soil parameters and biomass yield were produced using GIS and geostatistical methods. Soil parameters changed consistently within very short distances and biomass yield varied from 3 to more than 20 Mg ha⁻¹. This remarkable variation indicates that the potential for increasing switchgrass productivity is a real prospect. Furthermore, spatial variation of yield showed similar patterns in the 2 years (r = 0.38^**), and therefore a major influence of site characteristics on switchgrass yield can be assumed to occur. Significant correlations were found between biomass yield and soil N, P, moisture and pH as well as between soil parameters. Some soil parameters such as sand content showed patchy spatial distribution. Conversely, a reliable spatial dependence could not be identified for other parameters such as P. Further research is needed.     

促凋亡基因(Bad)在卵泡期绵羊生殖器官中的表达

以卵泡期小尾寒羊和萨福克羊为研究对象,采用免疫组织化学技术,对促凋亡基因(Bad)在生殖器官卵巢、输卵管和子宫中的表达与定位进行初步研究。结果表明,在卵巢组织中Bad基因在原始卵泡、初级卵泡和次级卵泡中呈中度着染,在三级卵泡中呈轻度着染,阳性细胞在卵泡上皮细胞和颗粒细胞中分散分布,呈轻度着染;输卵管上皮分泌细胞和部分纤毛细胞胞质中见Bad基因中等强度表达,输卵管壶腹部上皮中,Bad基因多表达于分泌细胞,纤毛细胞中有部分呈阳性且强度弱,宫管结合部、峡部和壶腹部Bad基因阳性细胞染色强度弱,均呈中度着染;子宫内膜子叶和基质中的阳性细胞数量极少,阳性细胞呈轻度着色。利用计算机图像分析技术测量小尾寒羊和萨福克羊生殖器官各组织细胞中Bad基因表达的阳性细胞率和平均光密度,结果Bad基因在这2品种绵羊组织中的表达规律大体相似,但也存在一些明显的差异:萨福克羊三级卵泡颗粒细胞Bad基因阳性细胞率显著高于小尾寒羊(P0.01);萨福克羊三级卵泡和成熟卵泡膜细胞Bad基因阳性细胞率和平均光密度均显著高于小尾寒羊(P0.01);萨福克羊子宫内膜腺体卵泡期Bad基因阳性细胞平均光密度显著高于小尾寒羊(P0.01);由此表明,小尾寒羊和萨福克羊卵泡期生殖器官中细胞凋亡的差异与Bad基因表达的差异,可能是造成两者繁殖力高低差异的基础。     

铜对体外培养的仔猪胰岛细胞SS分泌的影响

在本试验中成功地培养了月龄仔猪胰岛细胞,并研究了铜对体外培养的猪胰岛细胞分泌SS的影响。结果表明,添加铜含量为0"mol/L、7.8"mol/L、15.6"mol/L、31.2"mol/L的硫酸铜培养12h后,对体外培养7d的细胞的SS分泌量有显著的影响,各组细胞分泌的SS量均高于对照组,以添加15.6"mol/LCu2 效果最为明显,由此表明无机铜在体外对胰岛细胞SS的分泌有一定的促进作用。