Effects of TRAF3 on inhibiting cyst formation induced by NF-κB signaling in kidney

AIM: To investigate the effects of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor associated factor 3 (TRAF3) on the signaling pathway of NF-κB and the expression of Bax and Bid in renal collecting duct epithelial cells of polycystic kidney disease (PKD), and to observe the tubulogenesis of TRAF3 transgenics for exploring the protective effect of TRAF3 on the cystogenesis and development of PKD. METHODS: The signaling changes of NF-κB and expression of Bax and Bid in PKD renal collecting duct epithelial cells and TRAF3 transgenic PKD renal collecting duct epithelial cells were determined by the Western blot. The percentage of apoptotic cells was measured by flow cytometry with Annexin V staining. The caspase-3 activity was also measured. The 3D Matrigel culture was performed to examine abnormal tubulomorphogenesis in vitro. RESULTS: The over-expression of TRAF3 significantly inhibited the signaling pathway of NF-κB in PKD renal collecting duct epithelial cells and significantly downregulated the expression of Bax and Bid, and also decreased the cell apoptosis. More branch structures were observed in the TRAF3 transgenic PKD renal collecting duct epithelial cells. CONCLUSION: TRAF3 is a negative regulatory inhibitor for Bax and Bid by regulating the NF-κB signaling and may be a new target for inhibiting the cyst formation in PKD.     

Research Lactobacillus rhamnosusFermented Herbal and Bacillus subtilis Complex on Immune Performance,E.coli Infection of Broiler

This experiment was designed to study the complex of Lactobacillus rhamnosus fermented herbal and Bacillus subtilis on White Feather broiler immunity performance and impact of Escherichia coli infection.360 one-day-old broiler chickens were randomly divided into 3 groups with 4 replicates in each group and 30 chickens per replicate.The pretrial period lasted for 7 d,and the experiment lasted for 35 d.The chickens in the group Ⅰ(positive control group) and group Ⅱ(negative control group)were all only fed a basal diet,group Ⅲ was test group,by additive 1% fermented herbal preparations,groups Ⅱ and Ⅲ were intraperitoneal injection of 1 mL E.coli at 35 d,broiler mortality,immune organ index,cecalmicroflora content,immunoglobulin levels,IL-2 and IL-6 content were tested.The results showed that injection of E.coli caused massive death of chickens,group Ⅱtook up to 75.00%,it was significantly higher than groups Ⅰ and Ⅲ (P < 0.05),the mortality in group Ⅲ was significantly lower than group Ⅱ(P < 0.05),was only 23.33%.Injection of E.coli maked spleen index and thymus index of group Ⅱincreased significantly (P < 0.05),the spleen index and thymus index of groups Ⅰ and Ⅲ were no significant difference (P > 0.05).E.coli counts was significantly decreased after injectionin group Ⅲ (P < 0.05),but the number of intestinal Lactobacilli of group Ⅲ was significantly increased (P < 0.05),and inhibited the propagation of E.coli,the counts of E.coli in groups Ⅰ and Ⅲ were no significant difference (P > 0.05).At 42 d,the sIgA of the intestinal fluid in group Ⅲ were higher than that of groups Ⅰ and Ⅱ with 11.99% and 36.56%,respectively(P < 0.05).The serum IgG concentrations of group Ⅲ was higher than that of groupsⅠand Ⅱwith 14.68% and 28.15%,respectively(P < 0.05).At 42 d,the IL-2 content of group Ⅱ was the lowest,it was significantly lower than group Ⅲ(P < 0.05),the IL-6 of group Ⅲ was significantly lower than group Ⅱ(P < 0.05).     

根肿病生防放线菌B18发酵条件的研究

B18是一株对十字花科根肿病菌Plasmodiophora brassicae具有抑制作用的优良生防放线菌,其活菌以及发酵液都可抑制根肿病菌休眠孢子萌发.为提高其菌体量以及孢子萌发抑制率,本文以菌体生物量和发酵液抑制根肿病菌休眠孢子活性为指标,通过单因素试验和正交设计优化B18的发酵培养基组分以及培养条件.结果 表明:...     

Stability of late blight resistance in population B potato clones

Summary Increased virulence associated with fungicide resistance and variablePhytophthora infestans populations has been recorded in many potato growing regions with enormous economic effects. The current emphasis on disease management in East Africa includes the use of potato varieties with durable resistance to late blight. Seven promising clones from Population B with quantitative resistance (no R-genes), two advanced clones from Population A (with Rgenes) and three control varieties were grown for three cropping seasons in order to determine their reaction and stability of late blight resistance. Late blight occurrence was detected in all cropping seasons. The analysis of variance of disease data (AUDPC) for genotypes, locations x seasons was highly significant (P<0.001) indicating the differential response of the geno-types and the need for stability analysis. The Additive Main Effects and Multiplicative Interaction (AMMI) statistical model, showed that the most stable genotypes were 392127.256, 381471.18, 387121.4 (resistant) and 391049.255 (susceptible to late blight). Within environments, the ranking of genotypes was not consistent. The variety Kabale was ranked as the most susceptible genotype while clone 381471.18 and Rutuku were ranked the most resistant. Selective deployment of resistant and stable varieties is critical in minimizing economic loss and damage attributed to late blight in low input farming systems.     

马立克氏病病毒(MDV)糖蛋白gB在重组鸡痘病毒中的表达

将马立克氏病病毒gB基因用EcoR I从质粒pUR-MDVEgB中切下。两端补平后，插入到质粒pEFgpt12s的Pst I酶切位点。构建了含有完整的MDVgB基因的转移载体pEFgpt12s-gB。这个载体的特点是，它含有两个启动子，在强的复合启动子Spromoter的下游是插入的gB基因，另一个反向启动子vvP7.5的下游 是标记基因Ecogpt，它的两端是FPV的非必需区。携带gB基因的质粒pEFgpt12s-gB通过磷酸钙的方法转染用282e4株FPV感染3-4h的鸡胚成纤维细胞。通过药物筛选 ，得到含有gB基因的重组病毒。通过PCR、免疫荧光检测，证实了重组病毒中含有gB基因，并且gB糖蛋白也得到了表达。     

Q型烟粉虱芳香基硫酸酯酶B基因的克隆及表达分析

为明确烟粉虱Bemisia tabaci取食感染番茄黄化曲叶病毒(Tomato yellow leaf curl virus,TYLCV)的番茄植株后,其体内的芳香基硫酸酯酶B基因(arylsulfatase B,ARSB)是否能够做出应答反应,基于Q型烟粉虱基因组数据克隆得到ARSB基因cDNA全长,采用生物信息学方法分析其序列特征,并通过实时荧光定量PCR技术测定ARSB基因在Q型烟粉虱不同发育阶段、不同组织及携带TYLCV前后的表达量变化情况。结果显示:Q型烟粉虱ARSB基因的cDNA全长为1 731 bp,编码576个氨基酸,分子量为64.89 kD,具有ARSB的保守结构域。ARSB基因在Q型烟粉虱不同发育阶段均有表达,在卵期表达量最高,成虫期表达量最低;该基因在Q型烟粉虱头胸部的表达量显著高于腹部;Q型烟粉虱获取TYLCV 72 h后其体内ARSB基因表达量显著提高。表明ARSB基因在Q型烟粉虱不同龄期、不同组织内存在差异表达,并可能参与Q型烟粉虱对TYLCV的响应和传毒过程。     

枯草芽胞杆菌Tu-100对几种作物的促生效果

盆栽试验结果表明,枯草芽胞杆菌Tu-100对油菜、小麦、辣椒、西瓜、大豆和玉米苗期有不同的促生效果,在植物干重上分别比对照增加9.47%、1.37%、2.27%、19.23%、9.21%和6.67%.对水稻的盆栽产量增加12.82%.对大豆的结瘤数和鲜瘤重呈现负增长.植物促生根际细菌对不同的作物保持着不同的亲和性.     

小麦芒长抑制基因B2的精细定位与候选基因分析

芒是小麦重要的穗部器官和形态特征,是小麦长期进化和适应环境的结果,对产量和抗旱性等具有重要影响。目前,对麦芒的遗传与发育还缺乏系统的研究,相关基因克隆或精细定位的研究尚未见报道。本试验利用短芒材料‘六柱头’与长芒材料‘石矮1号’构建的F2群体(SL-F2)对芒的遗传与发育进行了研究。细胞学观察表明,短芒主要是由细胞长度变短引起;遗传分析表明,‘六柱头’的短芒由显性单基因控制;借助Wheat660K SNP芯片的BSA分析和SL-F2群体的精细定位,确定‘六柱头’的芒长抑制基因是前人报道的B2位点,并将其定位到6B染色体4.84Mb的物理区间(471.28～476.12 Mb)内,该区段在中国春与矮抗58间具有良好的共线性。在B2定位区间共有61个基因,其中5个在中国春穗部特异表达,TraesCS6B02G264400在中国春和Azhurnaya幼穗表达差异显著。这些研究结果为B2基因的克隆、小麦芒形成机理的解析及育种中的应用奠定了基础。     

Research Progress on Rapid Serological Assays for Diagnosis of Japanese Encephalitis B

Japanese encephalitis B (JE) is a zoonosis caused by Japanese encephalitis virus which invades the central nervous system,infected by mosquito.Various animals could be the sower and reservoir of JE including swine,horse,cattle and avian.JE could cause a major public health trouble and a horrible crisis of the farm all in Asia and the Western Pacific region.Therefore,it is necessary to diagnose it rapidly and accurately.This review article made a sketch of approaches for the rapid serological assays of JE,including traditional method,emerging technologies and specific improvements of the assay,so as to provide references for the study of rapid,simple and accurate JE diagnose methods.     

枯草芽孢杆菌替代抗生素对平养和笼养肉鸡的影响研究

 将240只1日龄罗斯308（ROSS 308）肉仔鸡,按照饲养方式（地面平养和笼养）以及添加枯草芽孢杆菌替代抗生素与否（替代和不替代）分为4个处理组（1组：抗生素地面平养组;2组：抗生素笼养组;3组：枯草芽孢杆菌地面平养组;4组：枯草芽孢杆菌笼养组）,进行42 d的饲养试验。结果显示：试验全期,肉鸡末体重和饲料/增重比指标,4组显著优于（P<0.05）1组,2组和3组之间无差异（P>0.05）。21日龄和42日龄肉鸡血清生化指标分析显示：4组肉鸡血清白蛋白浓度显著大于1组;且血清尿酸浓度4组小于1组;而2组和3组之间所有血清测定指标均无差异。以上结果证明,无论是地面平养还是笼养方式,枯草芽孢杆菌替代抗生素对改善肉鸡生长性能均有良好效果,其作用机理主要是提高饲料蛋白的营养利用率.