Trade-off expression of melatonin receptor subtypes (Mel1a and Mel1b) and androgen receptor in lung of a tropical bird,Perdicula asiatica

The role of circulatory steroid hormone along with melatonin in lung of any seasonally breeding bird has never been explored so far. This could be interesting because steroid hormones are immunosuppressive while melatonin is immunostimulatory in nature. In our present study, we report the effect of exogenous melatonin and testosterone on expression of melatonin receptor subtypes (Mel_1a and Mel_1b) and androgen receptor in lung of a tropical bird Perdicula asiatica. Birds were collected from vicinity of Varanasi and acclimatized in laboratory with sufficient food and water. The birds were treated with melatonin and testosterone at dose of 25 µg/100 g B.wt./day and 1 mg/100 g B.wt./day, respectively, for 28 days. At the end of the experiment, the birds were sacrificed and lung tissue and blood sample were collected for immunohistochemistry, Western blot analysis and hormonal assay. Testosterone treatment increased circulatory testosterone and upregulated expression of androgen receptors whereas downregulated expression of melatonin receptor subtypes Mel_1a and Mel_1b. Melatonin administration increased peripheral melatonin and upregulated expression of melatonin receptor subtypes Mel_1a and Mel_1b while downregulated androgen receptor. Thus, our results suggest that a trade-off relationship between melatonin and testosterone exists in regulation of their receptors in lung of Perdicula asiatica.     

Association of bovine KISS1 single nucleotide polymorphisms with reproductive traits in Indian Cattle

Kisspeptins, a family of neuropeptide encoded by the Kiss1 gene, have emerged as crucial regulator of fertility and reproduction by regulating the hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal axis. The present study was aimed to identify and associate SNPs in the KISS1 gene with reproductive traits in cattle of Indian origin. DNA samples collected from 300 individual cows of three Indian dairy breeds (Gir, Kankrej and Frieswal) of cattle were used in the study. The SNPs of KISS1 gene were identified with PCR-RFLP and sequence analysis using two sets of primer pairs. A total of 5 SNPs were identified in the targeted region of which, two were selected for screening the population and association studies. The analysis revealed that genotypes of rs442633552G>A and rs42022871C>T had a significant association with dry period. The SNP rs42022871C>T also established significant role in milk production traits, and selection of TT-genotyped animals will improve the reproduction and production potential of the animals.     

鸡柔嫩艾美耳球虫3-1E和CDPK双抗原DNA疫苗的免疫保护效果观察

将构建的含鸡柔嫩艾美耳球虫(Eimeria tenella)CDPK和3-1E双抗原的真核重组质粒proEC,在14日龄和21日龄分别免疫AA肉鸡,28日龄感染5×104个E.tenella孢子化卵囊,观察其免疫保护效果.结果显示,攻虫后1周,与proC组相比,proEC组能显著增强淋巴细胞转化和血清抗体水平(P＜0.05);与proE组和proC组相比,proEC组卵囊产量最低但差异不显著(P＞0.05),其相对增重低于proE组和proC组.结果表明,proEC双抗原DNA疫苗对E.tenella攻虫表现出一定双抗原协同保护效应.     

中药对黄曲霉毒素B1中毒雏鸭肾组织抗氧化功能的影响

为观察黄曲霉毒素B1(Aflatoxin B1,AFB1)对雏鸭肾组织抗氧化功能的影响及复方中药对AFB1的颉颃效应,试验将90只7日龄雏鸭分为3组,每组30只.第Ⅰ组设为空白对照组,灌胃同等量二甲基亚砜;第Ⅱ、Ⅲ组为试验组,每天分别按0.1 mg/kg剂量给第Ⅱ、Ⅲ组雏鸭灌胃AFB1一次,连续投药21 d,试验期间给第Ⅲ组雏鸭日粮中添加2％复方中药.分别在给雏鸭投药后7、14、21 d,检测雏鸭肾组织总抗氧化能力(T-AOC)、超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)、过氧化氢酶(CAT)、谷胱甘肽过氧化物酶(GSH-Px)、谷胱甘肽还原酶(GR)及丙二醛(MDA)等抗氧化指标.试验结果显示,第Ⅱ、Ⅲ组雏鸭肾组织SOD、CAT、GSH-Px及G1R活性与T-AOC均显著低于第Ⅰ组(P＜0.05),而MDA显著高于第Ⅰ组(P＜0.05);与第Ⅱ组相比,在日粮中添加复方中药的第Ⅲ组雏鸭肾组织各项抗氧化指标均得到明显的改善(P＜0.05).结果表明,黄曲霉毒素B1导致雏鸭肾组织抗氧化功能发生显著的变化,而复方中药能明显改善其变化.     

融合表达猪圆环病毒2型ORF1和ORF2基因真核质粒的构建及对小鼠的免疫原性

用PCR法扩增出猪圆环病毒2型的Rep蛋白基因（933bp）和Cap蛋白基因（705bp）,将其定向克隆于真核表达载体pcDNA3.1（＋）的多克隆位点上,构建真核表达质粒pcDNA-ORF1-ORF2。将构建好的重组质粒pcD-NA-ORF1-ORF2按100μg/只腿部肌肉注射BALB/c小白鼠,同时设pcDNA-ORF1、pcDNA-ORF2、pcDNA3.1-（＋）、PCV2全毒疫苗和PBS为对照,共免疫2次,间隔2周。分别于首免后第0、7、14、21、28、42天用MTT法检测小鼠脾淋巴细胞的增殖效应,用ELISA法检测小鼠的抗体水平;并于首免后第0、7、14、21、28天测定脾淋巴细胞中各细胞亚群的比例,对该核酸疫苗的免疫原性进行初步评价。结果显示,重组质粒能诱导鼠体产生较强的细胞免疫和体液免疫,并从免疫后第7天起所测各组数据均显著高于（P〈0.05）或极显著高于（P〈0.01）其他试验组。结果表明,将ORF1和ORF2基因共同用于PCV2核酸疫苗的研发具有很好的前景,为研究新型猪圆环病毒疫苗奠定了基础。     

动物鲜味受体的研究进展及其基因表达调控

动物的鲜味受体包括代谢型谷氨酸受体(m GluR)和味觉受体异源二聚体(T1R1/T1R3),是C型G蛋白偶联受体,N末端捕蝇草模块(VFT)区域可与鲜味配体结合,识别鲜味。本文主要论述了鲜味受体的研究进展、鲜味识别转导机制及鲜味受体基因的表达调控等,以期为相关研究提供参考。     

甲型流感病毒多功能蛋白质NS1的研究进展

近年来大量的研究结果表明,甲型流感病毒的非结构蛋白质1(NS1)是在感染病毒期间具有多个辅助功能的毒力因子,为揭示该人畜共患病毒的致病性机理提供重要参考价值。这篇文章综述了该病毒蛋白质一些最新研究进展,包括NS1的合成、结构、亚细胞定位及在病毒复制机制、宿主天然免疫应答或/和适应性免疫应答、细胞信号传导中发挥各种作用。作者重点阐述了NS1-RNA之间和NS1-蛋白质之间的相互作用,因为它们都是上述功能和过程的基础。同时突出不同毒株NS1蛋白可能特有的特性,鉴于此,也讨论了NS1对人和动物甲型流感病毒致病性的某些作用。最后概述NS1可能应用于流感疫苗的研制、新抗病毒药物的研发等。同时比较了乙、丙型流感病毒NS1研究新进展。     

牛膝多糖对断奶仔猪抗菌肽Protegrin-1 Mrna表达的影响

本文旨在探讨牛膝多糖(ABPS)对断奶仔猪抗菌肽Protegrin-1(PG-1)mRNA表达的影响。试验采用单因子设计,按照日粮处理因素不同,设对照组、抗生素组、0.05%、0.10%和0.15%牛膝多糖组,共5个处理。选用28日龄杜长大仔猪160头,随机分入5个处理,每个处理4个重复,每个重复8头猪(公母各半)。采用半定量RT-PCR法,以18SrRNA为内标,检测PG-1mRNA相对表达量。结果表明:日粮中添加牛膝多糖均不同程度地促进断奶仔猪骨髓抗菌肽PG-1mRNA的表达。与对照组相比,0.05%、0.10%和0.15%牛膝多糖组分别使断奶仔猪PG-1mRNA的相对表达量增加14.9%(P>0.05)、36.4%(P<0.05)和7.3%(P<0.05);与抗生素组相比,其PG-1mRNA的相对表达量分别增加7.8%(P>0.05)、27.9%(P>0.05)和19.4%(P>0.05)。即牛膝多糖能显著促进断奶仔猪骨髓抗菌肽PG-1mRNA表达,且日粮中以0.10%添加量为适宜。     

Lymphangiosarcoma in 12 dogs: a case series (1998–2013)

Lymphangiosarcoma (LAS) is an uncommon malignant neoplasia arising from lymphatic endothelium; little information exists regarding therapy. Single institutional retrospective review for canine LAS histopathology diagnoses over a 15‐year period yielded 12 dogs. Ten dogs were presented for a mass and/or swelling at cervical, trunk or limb regions. Prior to diagnosis, 10 dogs received empiric wound therapy. Cytology performed in 10 consisted of mild inflammation. Survival ranged from 60, 168 and 876 days for three dogs with palliation; 90 days with prednisone in one; 182 days with chemotherapy in one; 240, 267, 487, 630 and 941 days for five receiving surgery; and 574 days for one receiving surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. One dog is alive with recurrence at 243 days following surgery and carboplatin chemotherapy. Clinical improvement existed in LAS dogs receiving multimodal therapies. Early tissue biopsies are recommended for progressive oedematous lesions of unknown origin.     

军牧1号白猪、杜洛克猪和藏猪的氟烷基因和酸肉基因多态性分布

为了研究军牧1号白猪、杜洛克猪和藏猪氟烷基因和酸肉基因的多态性分布情况,试验采用PCR-RFLP方法对61头军牧1号白猪、51头杜洛克猪和51头藏猪的氟烷基因和酸肉基因多态性进行了检测。结果表明:军牧1号白猪的氟烷基因表现为单一的NN型;杜洛克猪的氟烷基因表现为多态性,等位基因N的频率为0.196 1,基因型分布符合哈代-温伯格平衡(χ2=3.033 9,P=0.081 5);藏猪的氟烷基因表现为单一的nn型。3个猪种的酸肉基因均表现为单一的rn/rn型。