百花山植物群落物种多样性研究

基于百花山50个样方的调查资料，从不同类型群落的物种多样性及其与海拔的关系等方面对百花山植被进行了分析，并且用DCA排序和海拔高程排序对物种多样性在环境梯度上的分布格局进行了初步研究。结果表明：群落内不同生长型的物种丰富度指数在森林群落中大小顺序为草本层＞灌木层＞乔木层，灌丛群落主要表现为草本层﹥灌木层，只有荆条灌丛表现为灌木层＞草本层；Shannon-Wiener指数在山杨—华北落叶松群落中表现为灌木层＞草本层＞乔木层,其他森林群落为草本层＞灌木层＞乔木层，在灌丛群落中主要表现为草本层＞灌木层，只有荆条灌丛表现为灌木层＞草本层；均匀度指数在灌丛群落中表现为灌木层＞草本层，在辽东栎林和山杨—华北落叶松林中表现为灌木层＞乔木层＞草本层,而其他森林群落表现为乔木层＞灌木层＞草本层。物种多样性在DCA第一轴排序和海拔高程梯度上都表现出单峰曲线变化趋势，但拟和效果的显著程度不同：丰富度和均匀度指数在海拔高程上曲线的拟和效果优于DCA环境梯度排序效果；而多样性指数则相反。     

Antimicrobial activity of crude extracts from plant parts and corresponding calli of Bixa orellana L

Ethanol extracts from the different parts of B. orellana showed differential antimicrobial activity. It was found that the extracts of in vitro leaves showed maximum activity against Bacillus pumilus followed by the extracts from the roots and hypocotyls. The callus derived from different explants too showed antimicrobial activity. The leaf callus showed maximum activity. The zone of inhibition for the diluted extracts of in vitro hypocotyls and roots and their corresponding calli showed minimum zone of inhibition at concentration 24 mg/ml, whereas the diluted extract of in vitro leaves and leaf derived callus showed minimum zone of inhibition at 16 mg/ml.     

从海蜇中筛选抗真菌活性的海洋细菌菌株

从中国北部湾海域采集的海蜇样品中分离到577株海洋细菌,以条件致病真菌白色念珠菌(Candida albicans)作为敏感测试菌株,采用琼脂块法测定了577株海洋细菌的抗真菌活性,结果表明有119株具有抗白色念珠菌活性,占总数的20.6%。对其中的40株高活性菌株进行抗真菌和抗细菌活性研究,结果表明,有21株海洋细菌对3种或3种以上的真菌有抑制活性,23株对细菌有不同程度的抑制作用,其中1株海洋细菌I0s4-18具有广谱的抗菌作用,对革兰氏阴性细菌、革兰氏阳性细菌、酵母菌及丝状真菌均具有抑制作用。海蜇共附生的微生物中能产生抗真菌活性的微生物的比例是很高的,I0s4-18菌株具有良好的开发前景。     

人滑膜间充质干细胞与人脐带间充质干细胞的生物学性状比较

该文旨在比较人滑膜间充质干细胞(human synovial mesenchymal stem cells,hSMSCs)与人脐带间充质干细胞(human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells,hUC-MSCs)的生物学性状.流式细胞仪鉴定hSMSCs和hUC-MSCs.比较两种间...     

活性污泥微型动物种群动态与水质净化效能的关系

2001～2002年,系统地研究了高碑店污水厂四系列曝气池活性污泥中的微型动物种群动态与水质变化的相互关系。在该污水处理系统的四系列曝气池内所发现的122种原生动物中,褶累枝虫(Epistylis plicatilis)、沟钟虫(Vorticella convallaria)、有肋檐纤虫(Aspidisca costata)和半圆表壳虫(Arcella hemisphaerica)是经常大量出现的原生动物种类。冬季褶累枝虫占绝对优势。5月和6月,有肋檐纤虫为活性污泥动物群落的优势种群。纤毛虫和后口动物总数越多,污水净化效能越强,污泥的沉降性越好。游泳类纤毛虫总数与出水BOD5值呈正相关,固着类纤毛虫的多样性值与出水的总氮呈正相关,爬行类纤毛虫的多样性值与出水的硝态氮和出水总磷都呈正相关,与厌氧段总磷呈负相关。研究结果表明,微型动物种群动态规律与污水处理效果关系密切,该厂污水处理系统中四系列的硝化和反硝化显著,活性污泥的运转效能良好,各种主要污染物得到有效净化[动物学报49(6)：775～786,2003]。     

微循环研究常用部位的肽能和胺能神经支配

以逆行追踪与免疫细胞化学相结合法,探讨了大鼠提睾肌、盲肠系膜和耳廓等微循环研究常用部位的神经肽Ｙ（ＮＰＹ）、降钙素基因相关肽（ＣＧＲＰ）、甲啡吠（Ｍ－ＥＮＤ）和５－羟色胺（５－ＨＴ）等肽能和胺能神经的支配。结果表明：支配提睾肌的运动和感觉神经元分别含有５－ＨＴ和ＣＧＲＰ。支配提睾肌血管、盲肠系膜及其血管的交感神经元,一部分含有ＮＰＹ,一部分含有Ｍ－ＥＮＫ;支配耳廓局部的运动和感觉神经元均含有ＣＧＲ     

濒危植物缙云卫矛群落种间联结分析

采用方差比率法（VR）、X^2检验、无中心指数等方法对缙云卫矛（Euonymus chloranthoides）3个群落进行了群落物种间关联性分析。结果表明,3个群落内物种的总体关联均表现为不显著的负关联性;北温泉群落6个主要物种的15个种对中有7个正关联,8个负关联;鸡公山群落8个主要物种的28个种对中有11个正关联,16个负关联,1个相对独立的关系;东温泉群落4个主要物种的6个种对中2个正关联,4个负关联。这反映了整个群落处于不稳定状态,这与生境片断化是密切相关的。种对间的关联性表明缙云卫矛与慈竹间显示出较强的正关联性,这表明缙云卫矛的生长需要慈竹为其提供适宜的生境。     

Analysis on Peroxidase Isozymes of Waxy Maize from South China

In this experiment, we have tried to make a comparison of analytical peroxidase isozyme of waxy maize from South China, using vertical polyacrylamide gel electrophoretic method. 70 cultivars (lines) of the waxy maize and other materials were examined. The main results were summarized as follows. 1. Eighteen of the nineteen waxy maize cultivars from the original region of "Menghai four-row Wax" showed the fifth band of peroxidase isozyme, and one showed mixed band having fourth and fifth band. 2 Among 15 tested waxy maize cultivars from Yunnan Sheng, eleven of them showed the fifth band of peroxidase isozyme, two showed the fourth band and two showed the mixed band. 3. Seventeen of the nineteen waxy maize cultivars from Guangxi Zhuangzu Zizhi- qu showed the fifth band and two showed the mixed band of peroxidase isozyme. Accordingly, conclusion might be drawn that the most (86.8%) of waxy maize cultivars from South China showed the fifth band of peroxidase isozymc. That is similar to Coix which is originated from China. On the contrary, the dent maize from America showed the fourth band. The experimental results further demonstrated that Chinese waxy maize (Zea mays ) might be originated in South China. China is not only one of maize secondary origin centre, but also might be one of primery origin centre of maize.     

Biochemical characterization of the microsporidian Nosema bombycis spore proteins

Spore proteins of the microsporidian Nosema bombycis, from the silkworm Bombyx mori, were analysed by SDS–polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. The protein profile of partially solubilized spores showed three major peptide bands of molecular weight 68, 94 and 100 kDa. On complete solubilization, it showed peptide bands ranging from 17 to 68 kDa. Attempts to purify the 17 kDa infection-specific protein showed aggregation of this protein to higher molecular size proteins. Partial peptide analysis of the different peptides exhibited similar patterns suggesting the probablity of processing during the infective cycle. Reconstitution assay showed the reversible nature of this processing. N-terminal sequencing showed homology to heat shock proteins. The low molecular weight 17 kDa protein also showed very high protease activity.     

三疣梭子蟹卵巢发育过程中主要类胡萝卜素组成变化及其与抗氧化性能的关系

实验研究了三疣梭子蟹(Portunus trituberculatus)卵巢发育过程中(Ⅰ—V期)组织色泽、类胡萝卜素组成与含量、抗氧化和非特异性免疫指标的变化规律,进一步探讨了肝胰腺中类胡萝卜素含量变化与抗氧化指标的关系。结果表明:(1)卵巢发育期间,卵巢指数(GSI)显著增加(P<0.05),肝胰腺指数(HSI)整体呈先升后降的趋势;卵巢的红度(a*)值和黄度(b*)值、肝胰腺的亮度(L*)值和b*值均呈显著上升趋势,但卵巢中L*值呈下降趋势。(2)在卵巢发育过程中,卵巢中的总类胡萝卜素、虾青素、叶黄素和β-胡萝卜素含量均为先升后降的趋势,虾青素含量在Ⅳ期最高;肝胰腺中的虾青素含量呈上升趋势,而β-胡萝卜素含量为显著下降趋势;内表皮中的总类胡萝卜素、虾青素、叶黄素、海胆烯酮和β-胡萝卜素含量均呈现下降趋势;就不同组织中类胡萝卜素含量而言,内表皮中虾青素含量最高。卵巢和肝胰腺的L*值与总类胡萝卜素含量呈显著负相关,卵巢的a*值和b*值均与总类胡萝卜素、虾青素、叶黄素、海胆烯酮和β-胡萝卜素含量呈显著正相关。肝胰腺的a*值与各类胡萝卜素含量无显著相关性, b*值仅与虾青素含量呈显...     

Conformation and aggregation of bovine myelin proteins

CD and PMR spectra were obtained on three major protein fractions of bovine CNS myelin: the basic A-1 protein, the Folch-Lees proteolipid apoprotein (APL), and the Wolfgram proteolipid protein (WPP). Most PMR peaks of the A-1 broadened on going from D₂O to salt solutions or to 100% 2-Chloroethanol (2-CE). CD spectra showed no α-helix in water or salt solutions, but showed 42% in 2-CE. The APL showed no PMR in D₂O, but did show aromatic amino acid peaks in 1.5% SDS. CD spectra showed 37% α-helix in both cases. The PMR of the WPP in 1.5% SDS showed aromatic amino acids, and the CD showed <20% α-helix. All three proteins showed sharp PMR spectra in trifluoroacetic acid with α-CH chemical shifts characteristic of random coils. It was concluded that the A-1 and the APL aggregate.     

黑石顶自然保护区森林次生演替过程中群落主要种的种间协变分析

采用2×2列联表,通过Pearson积矩相关系数和Speaman秩相关系数对黑石顶森林次生演替过程中各阶段群落优势种的种间协变进行了定量分析。结果表明,在演替初期的裸地恢复阶段,显著种间协变的种对较多,有14对(正协变9对负协变5对),在针阔混交林阶段,显著种间协变的种对较少,仅有5种。全为正协变,表现为主要种间对群落环境的相同要求,并形成了主要种间的竞争格局,在阳生性常绿阔叶林阶段。显著种间协变的种对最少,只有4对,其中3对为负协变,这是主要种之间对群落环境相同要求的激烈竞争结果,在中生性常绿阔叶林阶段,显著种间协变的种对最多有20对,19对为正协变,主要表现为群落上层种和中下层种间形成了大量的正协变,但群落上层主要种间无显著的种间协变。     

Identification and complementation of abnormal hyphal branch mutants ahbA1 and ahbB1 in Aspergillus nidulans

Branching generates new axes of polar growth in filamentous fungi and is critical for development, reproduction, and pathogenicity. To investigate branching we screened an Aspergillus nidulans temperature-sensitive mutant collection for abnormal hyphal branch (ahb) mutants. We identified two mutants, ahbA1, which showed reduced branching relative to wild type at restrictive temperature, and ahbB1, which showed increased branching relative to wild type at restrictive temperature. Both mutants also showed abnormal conidiophore development at restrictive temperature. The ahbA1 hypobranching mutant showed defects in nuclear division and hydroxyurea resistance. Complementation and sequencing showed that ahbA1 is a previously identified allele of the cell cycle regulator nimX. The ahbB1 hyperbranching mutant had an increased number of nuclei, was osmotically remedial and Calcofluor resistant. The ahbB gene is predicted to encode a novel protein that has homologues exclusively in filamentous fungi. The C-terminal domain of the predicted AhbB protein showed homology with the heme-binding domain of a cytochrome P450 protein and sequencing of the ahbB1 mutant allele showed that the lesion lies just before this putative heme-binding domain. The ahbB1 mutant showed increased sensitivity to the ergosterol biosynthesis inhibitor imidazole. Our results suggest a link between nuclear division and branching and a possible role for membrane synthesis in branching.     

Different Functional and Structural Characteristics between ApoA-I and ApoA-4 in Lipid-Free and Reconstituted HDL State: ApoA-4 Showed Less Anti-Atherogenic Activity

Apolipoprotein A-I and A-IV are protein constituents of high-density lipoproteins although their functional difference in lipoprotein metabolism is still unclear. To compare anti-atherogenic properties between apoA-I and apoA-4, we characterized both proteins in lipid-free and lipid-bound state. In lipid-free state, apoA4 showed two distinct bands, around 78 and 67 Å on native gel electrophoresis, while apoA-I showed scattered band pattern less than 71 Å. In reconstituted HDL (rHDL) state, apoA-4 showed three major bands around 101 Å and 113 Å, while apoA-I-rHDL showed almost single band around 98 Å size. Lipid-free apoA-I showed 2.9-fold higher phospholipid binding ability than apoA-4. In lipid-free state, BS₃-crosslinking revealed that apoA-4 showed less multimerization tendency upto dimer, while apoA-I showed pentamerization. In rHDL state (95:1), apoA-4 was existed as dimer as like as apoA-I. With higher phospholipid content (255:1), five apoA-I and three apoA-4 were required to the bigger rHDL formation. Regardless of particle size, apoA-I-rHDL showed superior LCAT activation ability than apoA-4-rHDL. Uptake of acetylated LDL was inhibited by apoA-I in both lipid-free and lipid-bound state, while apoA-4 inhibited it only lipid-free state. ApoA-4 showed less anti-atherogenic activity with more sensitivity to glycation. In conclusion, apoA-4 showed inferior physiological functions in lipid-bound state, compared with those of apoA-I, to induce more pro-atherosclerotic properties.     

Correlation between gender and spontaneous C-cell tumors in the thyroid gland of the Wistar rat

In many rat strains, C-cell hyperplasia occurs in an age-dependent manner and is often associated with multifocal C-cell carcinoma. The purpose of this study was to investigate the spectrum of spontaneous, proliferative C-cell disorders by gender in Wistar rats throughout their lifespan. The incidence of C-cell hyperplasia shows a significant increase with age (P<0.001) and is much higher in female rats than in male rats (P<0.05). From 3 to 24 months of life, 27.5% of female rats showed a normal C-cell pattern, 55.0% showed C-cell hyperplasia, and 17.5% showed C-cell tumors; while 57.5% of male rats showed a normal C-cell pattern, 32.5% showed C-cell hyperplasia, and 10% showed C-cell tumors. Although the overall frequency of C-cell neoplasms in females was nearly double that in males, these data are not statistically significant. However, the number of C-cell tumors showed a significant increase with age (P<0.05). Therefore, we can conclude that there were significant differences in the incidence of the total spectrum of C-cell proliferative abnormalities in the thyroid gland of Wistar rats that were both age-dependent and gender-dependent.     

Long-term trends in the arrival dates of spring migrants

Data on the spring arrival dates of 23 species of migrants in Leicestershire over a 50-year period are presented. Chiffchaff, Sand Martin, Blackcap and Sedge Warbler showed a significant trend towards earlier arrival over the period, while Tree Pipit, Cuckoo, Whinchat, Whitethroat and Garden Warbler showed a significant trend towards later arrival. Fifteen species arrived noticeably earlier in the 1940s, a period of warm springs, while several species showed earlier arrivals in the 1980s. A number of species showed later arrival dates in the 1960s and 1970s, when April temperatures were colder than average. Several species showed significant correlations between arrival date and temperature. Arrival dates of the earliest species were much more variable than those arriving later, while species arriving in the second half of April showed a generally synchronous arrival. The results are discussed in the context of global warming.     

抗灰葡萄孢霉菌乳酸菌的筛选

从80株乳酸菌中筛选出45株具有抗灰葡萄孢霉菌活性的乳酸菌菌株,其中10株具有较强抗灰葡萄孢霉菌活性。对这10株乳酸菌菌株的抗植物致病真菌谱进行了研究,这10株乳酸菌对番茄早疫病菌,甜瓜疫霉菌,甜瓜枯萎病菌,苹果炭疽病菌的生长均有较强的抑制作用。其中1株具有广谱抗植物致病真菌活性的乳酸菌菌株BX6-4为植物乳杆菌。经番茄离体叶片接种试验发现,植物乳杆菌BX6-4的发酵液能够在体外强烈地抑制灰葡萄孢霉菌的生长。     

Detection of areas of wall differentiation in fungi using fluorescent staining

Fungal colonies were stained with a fluorescent brightner, Calcofluor White M2R New. When viewed using ultraviolet light certain hyphal regions showed intense fluorescence, whereas others showed a lower intensity fluorescence. The apical 10 μm of leadingBotrytis cinerea hyphae showed intense fluorescence. Developing septa and side branches also showed this intense localised fluorescence. Calcofluor staining of hyphae and their subsequent growth illustrated the phenomenon of tip extension.     

Analysis of a collagen-binding trimeric autotransporter adhesin from Mannheimia haemolytica A1

A locus that codes for a high-molecular-weight adhesin was previously isolated from Mannheimia haemolytica A1. In this study, we showed that this locus, named ahs , codes for two proteins (AhsA and AhsB) that exhibit characteristics of a trimeric autotransporter adhesin. Sequence analysis of AhsA showed the presence of 21 collagen-binding motifs in the protein. Collagen-binding assays showed that M. haemolytica A1 binds to collagen in a dose-dependent manner. This binding activity is trypsin sensitive and can be inhibited by anti-AhsA antibody. AhsB is the cognate transporter for AhsA. The C-terminal of AhsB showed highly conserved amino acids typical of trimeric autotransporters. Experimental data showed that the C-terminal 120 amino acids of AhsB could indeed form trimeric molecules. Western immunoblots showed the presence of anti-AhsA antibodies in the sera of calves that had been challenged with M. haemolytica A1, suggesting that AhsA is expressed and immunogenic in cattle.