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Khandavilli Sharada Bharathi P. Salimath H. Shekar Shetty N. Gopalakrishna K. Karanth 《Pest management science》1992,35(4):315-319
In rice seedlings, the organochlorine insecticide hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) and its four major isomers—α,β, γ, and δ—have been shown to elicit their phytotoxic action by interacting with indol-3-ylacetic acid (IAA)-regulated growth and Ca2+-ATPase activity. When rice seedlings were grown in the presence of 0.34 mM HCH, seedling vigour was reduced to 33% of the control. A similar effect was observed when seedlings were grown in the presence of the γ and δ isomers, but not with the α and δ isomers of HCH. This reduced vigour could be restored by treating the seedlings with 100 nM IAA, suggesting that HCH and its isomers (γ and δ) limit either IAA synthesis or action or both. In a microsomal fraction from rice seedlings grown in the presence of either HCH or its isomers, the calmodulin-regulated Ca2+-ATPase activity was inhibited as follows: technical HCH = 46%, α isomer = 80%, β isomer = 72%, γ isomer = 65% and δ isomer = 62% of the control value, respectively. TLC analysis suggested that the various isomers of HCH are metabolised by the plant, except for the δ isotner, which accumulated. This isomer, along with the degraded products of other isomers, may be responsible for the phytotoxic action of HCH. 相似文献
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ZS Perényi O Szenci PV Drion H Banga-Mboko NM Sousa B El Amiri JF Beckers 《Reproduction in domestic animals》2002,37(6):324-329
Pregnancy‐associated glycoproteins (PAGs) isolated from the placenta of various ruminant species are enzymatically inactive members of the aspartic proteinase family. The measurement of these proteins in the maternal blood can be a good indicator of the presence of a live embryo. As certain aspartic proteinases are present in biological fluids in physiological and pathological conditions at various concentrations, it was necessary to determine the specificity of three radioimmunoassay (RIA) systems currently used for the detection of PAG molecules. Commercially available members of the aspartic proteinase family like pepsinogen, pepsin, chymosin, rennet, cathepsin D and renin were tested in a wide concentration range (10 ng/ml – 1 mg/ml). Pepsinogen cross‐reacted in RIA 1, RIA 2 and RIA 3 over 1 mg/ml, 50 μg/ml and 500 μg/ml concentrations, respectively. In the presence of pepsin, cross‐reaction was observed in RIA 1, RIA 2 and RIA 3 over 1 mg/ml, 500 μg/ml and 1 mg/ml concentrations, respectively. Chymosin and rennet could cross‐react in RIA 2 and RIA 3, while renin and cathepsin D did not decrease the binding of the tracer to antisera more, than that of the minimal detection limit. As the plasma/serum concentrations of the examined aspartic proteinases reported in the literature were outside the concentration range where cross‐reaction was observed, it can be concluded that these RIA systems were specific for the detection of PAGs in biological fluids. 相似文献
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Reduction in the mRNA expression of sVEGFR1 and sVEGFR2 is associated with the selection of dominant follicle in cows
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PV Ortega Serrano A Guzmán CG Hernández–Coronado H Castillo‐Juárez AM Rosales‐Torres 《Reproduction in domestic animals》2016,51(6):985-991
The vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is essential for follicular development by promoting follicular angiogenesis, as well as for the proliferation and survival of granulosa cells. The biological effects of VEGF are regulated by two membrane receptors, VEGFR1 and VEGFR2, and two soluble receptors, sVEGFR1 and sVEGFR2, which play an antagonistic role. Thus, the objective of this study was to identify the mRNA expression pattern of total VEGF, VEGFR1, VEGFR2, sVEGFR1 and sVEGFR2 in bovine preselected follicles (PRF) and post‐selected follicles (POF). The mRNA expression of these five genes in both granulosa cells (GC) and theca cells (TC) was compared between follicles classified as PRF and POF based on their diameter and on their ratio of estradiol/progesterone (E2/P4). Results showed a lower expression of mRNA of sVEGFR1 and sVEGFR2 in POF than in PRF (p < .05). Regarding the mRNA expression of total VEGF, VEGFR1 and VEGFR2, there was no difference between POF and PRF follicles (p > .05). Our results showed that the mRNA expression of VEGFR2 and sVEGFR1 was more abundant than the expression of VEGFR1 and sVEGFR2, while GC was the main source of mRNA for total VEGF. On the other hand, TC was the follicular compartment where the receptors were most expressed. Our results suggest that non‐dominant follicles maintain a greater concentration of the mRNA expression of both membrane and soluble VEGF receptors. On the other hand, follicular dominance is related to a reduction in the mRNA expression of sVEGFR1 and sVEGFR2, which may favour VEGF binding with VEGFR2 and, hence, improve the follicular health and development. 相似文献
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In vitro Development of Buffalo Oocytes in Media-containing Fluids from Different Size Class Follicles 总被引:1,自引:0,他引:1
S Nandi HM Raghu BM Ravindranatha PSP Gupta PV Sarma 《Reproduction in domestic animals》2004,39(1):33-38
Studies were conducted to investigate the effect of supplementation of fluid from different sized class [small (SFF, < 3 mm), medium (MFF, 3-8 mm) and large (LFF, > 8 mm)] of normal and cystic (CFF) ovarian follicles in oocyte culture media on oocyte maturation rate and embryo development in vitro and to test the efficacy of follicular fluid (FF) from different size classes as a whole oocyte maturation medium. Results suggested that FF were capable of developing buffalo oocytes to embryonic stage in vitro although its efficacy was lower than that of serum. Regardless of high maturation rates after in vitro maturation (IVM) in media containing FF or IVM in whole FF, low blastocyst rates were obtained after in vitro fertilization (IVF) and culture of embryos. Follicular fluid from small follicles had significantly (p < 0.05) higher potential of developing buffalo oocytes to embryonic stage in vitro than that from medium and large follicles. Cystic FF was not capable of supporting development of buffalo oocytes in vitro. 相似文献
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JM Morrell B Persson H Tjellström A Laessker H Nilsson M Danilova PV Holmes 《Reproduction in domestic animals》2005,40(6):522-525
In the absence of commercially viable methods for cryopreserving turkey spermatozoa, new processing methods are required to extend the functional life of stored turkey spermatozoa for artificial insemination. The present study evaluates the efficacy of a new extender (Turkey Semen Extend) and investigates the use of density gradient centrifugation in processing turkey spermatozoa for artificial insemination. The new extender is compared with two commercially available turkey semen extenders, Beltsville Poultry Semen Extender and Ovodyl. Turkey spermatozoa in Turkey Semen Extend were still motile 20 h after collection, representing a considerable improvement over the other semen extenders (40%, 0% and 8% for Turkey Semen Extend, Beltsville Poultry Semen Extender and Ovodyl, respectively). A field trial on a commercial turkey farm showed improved fertilization rates following insemination of turkey hens with semen extended in Turkey Semen Extend (89.7%) compared with Beltsville Poultry Semen Extender (86.9%). This difference is statistically significant (p < 0.05). Processing on a density gradient, optimized for turkey spermatozoa, also increased sperm survival (50% gradient-prepared spermatozoa still motile after 18 h compared with <10% non-processed spermatozoa). Preliminary studies indicate that gradient preparation of spermatozoa may aid survival during cryopreservation. 相似文献
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Structures of arabinoxylans (AX) from bajra, from a variety known to have characteristic quality in the making of roti, an unleavened flat bread, were elucidated by a combination of methylation analysis, (13)C NMR, FT-IR, etc. Arabinoxylans isolated from barium hydroxide-extracted polysaccharides and hemicellulose B had a backbone of xylose residues with beta-(1,4) linkages and were branched mainly through alpha-(1,3) linkages by arabinofuranosyl residues. Completely branched xylose residues were also present. The AX from bajra characteristically had large numbers of branches, and this may be one of the reasons for the crispiness of the rotis. 相似文献
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Bhaskar JJ S M Chilkunda ND Salimath PV 《Journal of agricultural and food chemistry》2012,60(1):427-432
Banana flower (BF) and pseudostem (PS) are byproducts of banana cultivation and are known to have health beneficial effects. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the dietary fiber composition and antioxidant effect of BF and PS. In the present study, BF and PS were found to be rich in dietary fiber (65.6 ± 1.32 and 28.8 ± 0.98%, respectively). Dietary fiber fractions were extracted and characterized in terms of sugar profile, and antioxidant activities were determined. BF and PS fractions were rich in sugars and showed wide diversity with respect to the nature of the sugars. Hemicellulose A fraction of BF showed high amounts of total polyphenols and total antioxidants, which were 121.8 ± 1.9 and 39.03 ± 0.118 μg/mg extract, respectively. HPLC analysis showed the presence of phenolic acids in hemicellulose A and B fractions of BF. These results indicate that BF and PS are rich sources of dietary fiber associated with polyphenols, which could promote health beneficial effects. 相似文献
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A pollen selection study for drought tolerance using Poly Ethylene Glycol (PEG) as a selective agent was conducted in sorghum.
Ten genotypes of sorghum suitable for post rainy season were crossed to cytoplasmic male sterile line 104A and three genotypes
to 116A producing 13 hybrids. Two sets of 13 hybrids with and without pollen selection were produced. PEG at 36 per cent was
applied to stigma and stylar tissue one hour before pollination for pollen selection (selective fertilization) and no treatment
for control (nonselective fertilization). Hybrids thus produced through selective and non-selective fertilization were tested
in moisture stress environment during post rainy season. The hybrids obtained through selective fertilization produced significantly
higher mean grain yield compared to hybrids obtained through non-selective fertilization. The results indicate that selective
fertilization through in vivo pollen selection using PEG as selective agent was effective in improving moisture stress tolerance of the progeny in sorghum
genotypes studied. Further, the pollen selection also had influence on plant height, panicle length, panicle width, panicle
weight and grain mass. Thus,the pollen selection had a significant effect on grain yield through its components and developmentally
related traits. Pollen selection for osmoticstress tolerance in sorghum influences the growth and vigour of the plants resulting
in superior progeny in moisture stress environment. The analysis of individual crosses indicated that pollen genotype selection
was able to favour performance of the progeny. However, the pollen selection had positive effect in majority of the hybrids
and the study demonstrates the transmission of the selected trait from pollen generation to progeny.
This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date. 相似文献
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Ca2+ homeostasis is one of the major regulatory mechanisms operating in the nervous system, with calmodulin translating the Ca2+ message into cellular response. To check if hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) acts as a calmodulin antagonist in the nervous system of rats, the in-vitro effect of HCH on calmodulin-dependent Ca2+-ATPase and cAMP-phosphodiesterase (PDE) in rat brain has been studied. In the membrane fraction from rat brain, a basal activity of Ca2+-ATPase was obtained in the absence of Ca2+. Inclusion of Ca2+ (1 mM) increased the enzyme activity by 70%. Further, addition of fluphenazine, a potent calmodulin antagonist, inhibited the Ca2+-dependent enzyme activity (IC50 = 85 μM), demonstrating the calmodulin dependence of the enzyme activity. The Ca2+- and calmodulin-dependent Ca2+-ATPase was inhibited by HCH in a dose-dependent manner (IC50 = 80–90 μM). Ca2+- and calmodulin-dependent cAMP-PDE from the cytosolic fraction of rat brain was inhibited by HCH (340 μM) by 79%. Addition of excess calmodulin reversed the inhibitory effects of HCH or fluphenazine on Ca2+-ATPase and cAMP-PDE, suggesting their direct interaction with calmodulin. By fluorescence interaction studies it has been shown that HCH interacts directly with calmodulin. These studies show that HCH may modulate the intracellular concentration of Ca2+ and cAMP, by decreasing the effectiveness of calmodulin towards its effector enzymes, resulting in an altered signal transduction in the nervous system. 相似文献