家禽的性别鉴定方法

现代家禽生产,祖代鸡通过翻肛鉴定性别,父母代鸡以羽速(快慢羽)判定公母,而商品代鸡则以羽色自别雌雄.常规性别鉴定方法耗资费力, 且慢羽基因(K)与内源病毒基因(ev-21)紧密连锁,导致慢羽鸡群免疫反应降低,成活率和产蛋性能下降.以鉴定W染色体上性连锁DNA序列或基因为基础,从分子水平上鉴定家禽性别的研究有望填补家禽性别鉴定空白.     

贵妃鸡快慢羽的RAPD分析及其遗传关系的研究

通过对贵妃鸡自别雌雄的快、慢羽羽速基因的KAPD分子标记,研究分析贵妃鸡基因组的遗传多样性,为家禽的配套养殖和良种繁育在分子水平上提供理论依据。采用随机引物扩增多态性DNA（KAPD）分子标记技术,分析了广东海洋大学家禽育种中心的名优珍禽贵妃鸡快羽和慢羽2个品系的12个样品鸡之间,基因组DNA的遗传多样性,并进行了快羽、慢羽及其雄、雌间聚类分析。     

我国部分地方鸡种肤色伴性遗传初步观察

对泰和鸡、仙居鸡、固始鸡、北京油鸡、萧山鸡、狼山鸡（Ｎ系）进行肤色伴性遗传观察,结果表明：泰和鸡常染色体上含有１对黑色素基因ＰＰ,仙居鸡、萧山鸡、北京油鸡性染色体上含有Ｉｄ抑制色素基因,狼山鸡、固始鸡、泰和鸡性染色体上含有ｉｄ基因,泰和鸡♂与含有Ｉｄ基因鸡种（仙居鸡、萧山鸡、北京油鸡）♀杂交,Ｆ１代肤色能自别雌雄,公鸡为黄皮肤,母鸡为黑皮肤。     

鸡类胰岛素生长因子-Ⅱ基因单核苷酸多态与生长、屠体性状相关性的研究

以鸡类胰岛素生长因子-Ⅱ（IGF-Ⅱ）基因作为控制鸡生长、屠体性状主基因的侯选基因,以明显肉鸡和丝毛乌骨鸡杂交产生的F2代鸡群为实验材料。通过PCR-RFLP方法对IGF-Ⅱ基因进行多态性检测。在该基因外显子2中发现一处碱基突变,可由内切酶Aci-I酶切证实,但未导致氨基酸改变。对F2鸡群个体进行了基因型鉴定,结果经方差分析显示;该基因对一些生长、屠体性状有显著性影响（如胸角宽、腺胃重、半净膛重等）。表明该基因可能调控鸡生长、屠体性状的表达,或与控制生长、屠体性状的主要因连锁。     

Modesto株副鸡禽杆菌血凝素的原核表达及其生物活性鉴定

目的：克隆并原核表达Modesto株C型副鸡禽杆菌（Apg）的血凝素（HA）基因,鉴定该重组HA的生物学活性。方法：根据GenBank上已发表的Modesto株Apg的HA基因序列,设计合成了1对特异性引物,克隆ApgHA基因;以Modesto株Apg中提取的细菌DNA为模板,利用PCR扩增ApgHA全长基因（1026bp）,将其克隆到pET-32a（＋）载体上,构建原核表达载体pET—HA,在大肠杆菌BL21（DE3）中表达并纯化重组HA;通过Western印迹及血凝和血凝抑制试验鉴定该重组蛋白的生物学活性。结果：表达并纯化了Apg重组HA,该蛋白可以和C型Apg抗血清特异性结合,并且可以凝集鸡红细胞。结论：构建了Modesto株ApgHA基因的原核表达载体,并表达纯化了ApgHA融合蛋白,该重组HA具有凝集鸡红细胞的活性,为进一步研究ApgHA的免疫功能奠定了基础。     

以黑丝羽乌骨鸡为供体制作家鸡嵌合体的研究

以黑丝羽乌骨鸡（BS）为供体,自来航鸡（WL）为受体,进行了BCs嵌合体制作技术研究。结果表明：（1）“黑羽”对“白羽”、“丝羽”对“片羽”为完全隐性,可以在供体与嵌合体测交中,后代是否出现这些特征作为种系嵌合体判断依据。（2）供体的其它表型,对受体属于完全或不完全显性,可以作为体细胞嵌合体判断依据。（3）通过改进嵌合体制作技术,嵌合体雏鸡的出壳率为40％（29／73）,其中据羽色判断的嵌合体率为18％（13／73）;以黑羽为依据选择体细胞嵌合体雏鸡,10只饲养至720d,其中60％（6／10）的嵌合体外观基本不变（其余的换羽后褪去黑羽）;嵌合体鸡与供体测交,以黑羽、灰羽和丝羽判断,8只嵌合体鸡的种系传递率分别为2．5％-71．4％、5．5％～14．3％以及1．7％～10．5％。首次利用BS鸡资源,建立了多表现型嵌合体模型,为家鸡嵌合体技术深入研究提供了方便的检测方法。     

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黑琴鸡Tetrao tetrix（Black Grouse）,隶属于鸡形目Galliformes雉科Phasianidae。 雄鸟全长约60CIFI。体羽黑色,带有蓝绿色金属光泽。白色翼斑明显。尾黑色呈叉状,外侧3对尾羽向外卷呈镰刀状,尾下覆羽白色。眼上有一半月形红斑？嘴暗褐色,脚橘色。     

表达新城疫病毒F48E8株血凝素—神经氨酸酶的重组鸡痘病毒的构建 …

在克隆和鉴定新城疫病毒（ＮＤＶ）Ｆ４８Ｅ８株血凝素－神经氨酸酶（ＨＮ）基因的基础上,应用分子克隆技术将ＨＮ基因导入鸡痘病毒插入载体ｐＦＧ１１７５－１中启动子Ｐ７．５的下游,得到携带ＮＤＶ－ＨＮ基因的质粒ｐＦＧＨＮ１１７５－１。将此质粒ｐＦＧＨＮ１１７５－１以脂质体转染中国鸡痘病毒疫苗株２８２Ｅ４株感染３￣４ｈ的鸡胚成纤维细胞,采用蓝斑筛选方法纯化３次,得到稳定的重组鸡痘病毒。用ＮＤＶ－ＨＮ基因特异     

三种方法对禽鹦鹉热嗜性衣原体疑似病例病原的流行调查

目的利用免疫荧光抗体法、PCE-ELISA、PCR法分别检测北京市及周边地区禽鹦鹉热嗜性衣原体疑似病例的病原,以了解和评价该病原流行状况。方法收集临床疑似禽衣原体的父母代、商品代家禽、SPF鸡喉头拭子、气囊组织、子宫黏膜,组织标本固定后采用直接免疫荧光染色测定衣原体包含体;喉头拭子、子宫黏膜处理后以PCE-ELISA定量测定衣原体;以衣原体保守性高的序列设计CTU/CTL引物扩增病料组织的omp-1基因片段。结果直接荧光染色法显示家禽衣原体平均阳性率为38.7%,组织检出率依次为子宫黏膜、气囊、喉头拭子;PCE-ELISA检测显示平均阳性率为58.7%,其中SPF鸡阳性率为10.0%,健康肉鸡达到30.0%;PCR法检测家禽衣原体平均阳性率为71.6%,SPF鸡为10.0%。样本的目的基因与标准禽衣原体6BC同源性超过99%。结论种禽场和商品养殖场均发现疑似病例中禽鹦鹉热嗜性衣原体感染情况较为严重。荧光抗体染色、PCE-ELISA可用于临床实践中进行快速、准确检测。     

表达新城疫病毒F48E8株血凝素-神经氨酸酶的重组鸡痘病毒的构建和鉴定

在克隆和鉴定新城疫病毒（NDV）F48E8株血凝素－神经氨酸酶（HN）基因的基础上,应用分子克隆技术将HN基因导入鸡痘病毒插入载体pFG1175－1中启动子P7．5的下游,得到携带NDV-HN基因的质粒pFGHN1175－1。将此质粒pFGHN1175－1以脂质体转染中国鸡痘病毒疫苗株282E4株感染3～4h的鸡胚成纤维细胞,采用蓝斑筛选方法纯化3次,得到稳定的重组鸡痘病毒。用NDV—HN基因特异性探针进行斑点杂交试验以及用HN基因特异性引物作PCR检测,表明NDV—HN基因已插入鸡痘病毒基因组中。以NDV－HN蛋白特异性单克隆抗体进行间接免疫荧光试验,证实重组鸡痘病毒在感染细胞中表达了HN糖蛋白,从而成功建立了表达新城疫病毒F48E8株血凝素-神经氨酸酶的重组鸡痘病毒。     

Molecular sexing of monomorphic endangered Ara birds

Survival of most endangered birds may depend on breeding programs where sex identification plays an important role. Molecular sexing has shown to be a rapid and safe procedure. In this work we established sex identification of monomorphic endangered Ara birds using a chromosome W-linked DNA marker, the Chromo-helicase-DNA-Binding 1 (CHD) gene. Most birds have two CHD sex-linked genes, one W-linked (CHD-W) and one Z-linked (CHD-Z). These markers were characterized from Ara militaris and gender sex was determined by PCR and restriction analyzes. The procedure here reported was successfully applied to five different species of the genus Ara and confirmed the validity of the technique. To our knowledge, this is the first report of molecular sexing of the Ara species. This molecular sexing is currently been used in breeding programs of Ara birds.     

Rapid molecular sexing of three-spined sticklebacks, <Emphasis Type="Italic">Gasterosteus aculeatus</Emphasis> L., based on large Y-chromosomal insertions

There is a need for rapid and reliable molecular sexing of three-spined sticklebacks, Gasterosteus aculeatus, the supermodel species for evolutionary biology. A DNA region at the 5′ end of the sex-linked microsatellite Gac4202 was sequenced for the X chromosome of six females and the Y chromosome of five males from three populations. The Y chromosome contained two large insertions, which did not recombine with the phenotype of sex in a cross of 322 individuals. Genetic variation (SNPs and indels) within the insertions was smaller than on flanking DNA sequences. Three molecular PCR-based sex tests were developed, in which the first, the second or both insertions were covered. In five European populations (from DE, CH, NL, GB) of three-spined sticklebacks, tests with both insertions combined showed two clearly separated bands on agarose minigels in males and one band in females. The tests with the separate insertions gave similar results. Thus, the new molecular sexing method gave rapid and reliable results for sexing three-spined sticklebacks and is an improvement and/or alternative to existing methods.     

New and improved molecular sexing methods for museum bird specimens

We present two new avian molecular sexing techniques for nonpasserine and passerine birds (Neognathae), which are more suitable for use with museum specimens than earlier methods. The technique for nonpasserines is based on a new primer (M5) which, in combination with the existing P8 primer, targets a smaller amplicon in the CHD1 sex-linked gene than previously. Primers targeting ATP5A1, an avian sex-linked gene not previously used for sex identification, were developed for passerines. Comprehensive testing across species demonstrated that both primer pairs sex a range of different species within their respective taxonomic groups. Rigorous evaluation of each method within species showed that these permitted sexing of specimens dating from the 1850s. For corn bunting museum specimens, the ATP5A1 method sexed 98% of 63 samples (1857-1966). The M5/P8 CHD1 method was similarly successful, sexing 90% of 384 moorhen specimens from six different museum collections (1855-2001). In contrast, the original P2/P8 CHD1 sexing method only identified the sex of less than half of 111 museum moorhen samples. In addition to dried skin samples, these methods may be useful for other types of material that yield degraded or damaged DNA, and are hence potential new sexing tools for avian conservation genetics, population management and wildlife forensics.     

Sexing free-ranging brown bears Ursus arctos using hairs found in the field

As an aid to the management of the Pyrenean population of the brown bear Ursus arctos , a sexing method based on the amplification of a Y chromosome specific sequence has been developed, and tested using hairs found in the field as a source of DNA. This method involves a two-step polymerase chain reaction (PCR) which allows the detection of a very small amount of DNA, probably a single SRY gene molecule. The sex can reliably be identified using about 50pg of DNA extract as template. It is possible that this approach could, with adjustments, be used to identify the sex of other species of eutherian mammals.     

Development of a genetic sexing strain of Anopheles arabiensis for KwaZulu‐Natal,South Africa

An efficient sexing system is important for the release of sterile males for any control programme using the sterile insect technique. This study describes the development and characterization of a new genetic sexing strain from South Africa (GMK), needed for the planned implementation of such a programme in northern KwaZulu‐Natal Province. The base colony used was a locally modified laboratory strain of Anopheles arabiensis containing a sex‐linked gene conferring dieldrin resistance to male mosquitoes. Female A. arabiensis mosquitoes from northern KwaZulu‐Natal were mated with these males and backcrossed to introduce the dieldrin resistance gene to the Y chromosome. The resulting strain therefore had an overall genotype representing the local population but with the Y chromosome containing the dieldrin resistance gene. Life‐history characteristics, stability of the sex‐linked resistance marker, and reduction in dieldrin waste were investigated. The strain showed semi‐sterility exhibited by low egg hatch rates, faster development in the immature stages and longer adult survivorship compared with the parental strains. While the GMK strain carrying the dieldrin‐resistant gene was successfully established, the stability of the gene is limited, requiring periodic purification. Dieldrin waste can be limited by treating many more eggs than currently recommended.     

用分离精子进行性别控制研究的现状

哺乳动物后代性别控制的方法有两种,即植入前胚胎性别的选择和受精前精子的分离,后者是动物性别控制最有效的途径。目前最有重复性、科学性和有效性的分离精子的方法,是根据精子DNA含量存在差异的原理,利用荧光染料与DNA相结合,并通过流动细胞检索分离仪进行精子的分离。     

Development of genetic sexing strains in Lepidoptera: from traditional to transgenic approaches

The sterile insect technique (SIT) is currently being used for the control of many agricultural pests, including some lepidopteran species. The SIT relies on the rearing and release of large numbers of genetically sterile insects into a wild population. The holokinetic chromosomes of Lepidoptera respond differently to radiation than do species where there is a localized centromere. This difference has enabled a variation of the SIT to be developed for Lepidoptera where a substerilizing dose of radiation is given to the insects before their release with the result that a certain level of sterility is inherited by the F1 offspring. The development of genetic sexing strains for fruit flies, enabling the release of males only, has resulted in enormous economic benefits in the mass rearing and has increased the efficiency of the field operations severalfold. This article outlines Mendelian approaches that are currently available to separate large numbers of males and females efficiently for different lepidopteran species and describes their difficulties and constraints. Successful transgenesis in several lepidopteran species opens up new possibilities to develop genetic sexing strains. The proposal to develop genetic sexing strains described in this article takes advantage of the fact that in Lepidoptera, the female is the heterogametic sex, with most species having aWZ sex chromosome pair, whereas the males are ZZ. This means that if a conditional lethal gene can be inserted into the W chromosome, then all females should die after the application of the restrictive condition. The assumptions made to accommodate this model are discussed, and the advantages to be gained for control programs are elucidated.     

Species and sex identification of the Korean goral (Nemorhaedus caudatus) by molecular analysis of non-invasive samples

Korean long-tailed goral (Nemorhaedus caudatus) is one of the most endangered species in South Korea. However, detailed species distribution and sex ratio data on the elusive goral are still lacking due to difficulty of identification of the species and sex in the field. The primary aim of this study was to develop an economical PCR-RFLP method to identify species using invasive or non-invasive samples from five Korean ungulates: goral (N. caudatus), roe deer (Capreolus pygargus), feral goat (Capra hircus), water deer (Hydropotes inermis) and musk deer (Moschus moschiferus). The secondary aim was to find more efficient molecular sexing techniques that may be applied to invasive or non-invasive samples of ungulate species. We successfully utilized PCR-RFLP of partial mitochondrial cytochrome b gene (376 bp) for species identification, and sex-specific amplification of ZFX/Y and AMELX/Y genes for sexing. Three species (goral, goat and water deer) showed distinctive band patterns by using three restriction enzymes (XbaI, StuI or SspI). Three different sexing primer sets (LGL331/335 for ZFX/Y gene; SE47/48 or SE47/53 for AMELX/Y gene) produced sex-specific band patterns in goral, goat and roe deer. Our results suggest that the molecular analyses of non-invasive samples might provide us with potential tools for the further genetic and ecological study of Korean goral and related species.     

Amplification and application of the HMG box of bovine SRY gene for sex determination

A fast and reliable method for bovine sexing has been developed through amplification of the bovine high motility group (HMG) box of the sex-determining region of the Y chromosome gene (SRY). Oligonucleotide primers were designed according to the conserved bovine SRY HMG box sequence motif. In agarose gel electrophoresis, a normal bull showed 1 SRY band, and a normal cow showed no SRY band. After optimization, the PCR procedure for sex determination was applied to 14 embryo biopsies. The biopsied embryos were transferred into 14 recipient cows on the same day (day 7 of the estrus cycle) that the embryos were collected and sex of the calf was confirmed after parturition. Nine calves were born and anatomical sex corresponded to those sex determined by PCR in all cases (100% accuracy). Thus, this study showed for the first time that the present method can be applied in bovine breeding programs to facilitate manipulation of the sex ratio of offspring and also allows a quick diagnosis for the XY-bovine offspring by amplification of the HMG box of the bovine SRY gene.