贵州6种蝙蝠的核型

采用常规骨髓细胞空气干燥法,研究了贵州6种蝙蝠的核型。白腹管鼻蝠(Murina leucogaster)2n=44,染色体臂数(FN)为58;普通长翼蝠(Miniopterus schreibersi)染色体数是2n=46,FN为50,黄大蹄蝠(Hipposideros pratti)2n=32,FN为60;角菊头蝠(Rhinolophus cornutus)2n=62,FN为60;云南菊头蝠(R.yunnanensis)2n=44,FN是60;犬蝠(Cynopterus sphinx)2n=34,FN=58。其中白腹管鼻蝠、云南菊头蝠和犬蝠为国内首次报道。     

大蹄蝠的核型分析

研究了大蹄蝠的核型、C-带和Ag-NORs。大蹄蝠的染色体数目是2n=32,NF=60,No.8染色体上有一明显的次缢痕,大蹄蝠有丰富的结构异染色质,主要以着丝粒带的形式存在;且有若干对染色体部分或全部异染色质化;一对Ag-NORs稳定地出现于No.8染色体。     

两种鼠耳蝠的核型、G带和C带研究

使用肺、心脏等组织进行培养,用空气干燥法制作染色体标本,以胰酶法制作G带,BSG法制作c带,分析了贵州2种鼠耳蝠的核型、G带和c带.水鼠耳蝠Myotis daubentoni和小鼠耳蝠Myotis dividii的染色体数均为2n=44,拥有3对大型和1对中型中着丝粒染色体,染色体臂数(FN)=52;这2种鼠耳蝠的G带...     

贵州五种菊头蝠的核型分析 *

采用常规骨髓细胞空气干燥法,研究了贵州5种菊头蝠的核型。贵州菊头蝠和中菊头蝠2n=62,两者染色体臂数(NF)均为60;托氏菊头蝠、小菊头蝠和栗黄菊头蝠的染色体数是2n=36,其中托氏菊头蝠和小菊头蝠染色体臂数(NF)是58,栗黄菊头蝠是60。5种菊头蝠的性别决定机制均是xY。     

蝙蝠科三种蝙蝠的G-带和C-带

对肺、心等进行组织培养,用空气干燥法制作染色体标本,对贵州3种蝙蝠即中华鼠耳蝠(Myotis chinensis)、西南鼠耳蝠(M.altarium)和亚洲长翼蝠(Miniopterus fuliginosus)进行了G-带、C-带带型分析。结果表明,2种鼠耳蝠的G-带基本相同,亚洲长翼蝠的G-带与两种鼠耳蝠有一定同源性;C-带核型中,中华鼠耳蝠和亚洲长翼蝠只有着丝粒带,而西南鼠耳蝠有的染色体有插入C-带和端位C-带。根据带型异同分析讨论了鼠耳蝠和长翼蝠间的进化关系。     

广东7 种蝙蝠的核型研究

对采集于广东的4 科7 种蝙蝠进行了核型分析,它们的核型分别是:犬蝠(Cynopterus sphinx)2n =34,FN= 58;印度假吸血蝠(Megaderma lyra)2n = 54,FN = 104;大耳双色蹄蝠(Hipposideros pomona)2n = 32,FN =60;中蹄蝠(H. larvatus)2n = 32,FN = 60;大卫鼠耳蝠(Myotis davidii)2n = 46,FN = 52;大黄蝠(Scotophilus heathi)2n = 36,FN = 54;南长翼蝠(Miniopterus australis)2n =46,FN = 50。其中大耳双色蹄蝠和大卫鼠耳蝠的核型为首次报道,犬蝠、印度假吸血蝠、中蹄蝠、大黄蝠和南长翼蝠的核型为中国第一次报道。     

广东五种菊头蝠的核型分析

本用蝙蝠的新鲜肺组织和尾椎进行组织培养,然后在光学显微镜下计数30个染色体分散良好的中期分裂相细胞,并进行摄影、剪贴和测量。分析了广东地区5种菊头蝠的核型,即小菊头蝠的核型为2n=62,FN=60;角菊头蝠的核型为2n=62,FN=60;中菊头蝠的核型为2n=62,FN=60;大耳菊头蝠的核型为2n=62,FN=60;中华(栗黄)菊头蝠的核型为2n=36,FN=60。大耳菊头蝠的核型为首次报道。角菊头蝠和中菊头蝠的核型与前人报道的结果基本相同。中华(栗黄)菊头蝠的核型(2n=36)与张维道报道的鲁氏菊头蝠相同,而与印度和斯里兰卡产R．rouxii的核型2n=56迥异。最后对东亚地区菊头蝠多样性进行了探讨。     

新疆裸重唇鱼染色体的核型及C-带研究初报

探索新疆裸重唇鱼的染色体数目和核型,并对新疆裸重唇鱼染色体进行C带型的描述和分析,填补领域内对这一物种研究的空白,为后续的研究打下基础。采用PHA体内注射肾细胞直接制片法研究新疆裸重唇鱼的核型,采用改进的BSG法来研究其C-带。结果表明,新疆裸重唇鱼的核型公式为2n=98=28m＋30sm＋12st＋28t,臂数NF=156。m1、sm1、sm2、t1和t2明显比同组其他染色体大,未发现小染色体及其他异型性染色体。C-带较丰富显示出3种类型的C-带,所有染色体都有着丝粒带,部分有端粒带,有些染色体两端都有端粒带,有些只有一端有端粒带,sm5、sm12和t 3还显示深浅不一的居间带。并通过与同亚科种类进行对比分析,讨论它们的亲缘关系和系统演化。     

四川七种蝙蝠的核型

本报道了四川地区7种蝙蝠的核型。菊头蝠科2种,即角菊头蝠(Rhinolophus comutus)的核型为2n=62,FN=60;栗黄菊头蝠(R．ssinicus)的核型为2n=36,FN=60。蹄蝠科1种,即大蹄蝠(H．armiger)的核型为2n=32,FN=60。蝙蝠科3种,即伏翼(Pipistrellus abramns)的核型为2n=26,FN=44;南蝠(Iaio)的核型为2n=50,FN=48;山蝠(Nyctalus velutinus)的核型为2n=36,FN=50。犬吻蝠科的皱唇蝠(Tadarida teniotis)的核型为2n=48,FN=62。南蝠的核型为首次报道,但栗黄菊头蝠的核型2n=36与安徽张维道报道相同,而与印度和斯里兰卡同种R．rouxii的核型2n=56迥异。分布在中国的栗黄菊头蝠R．sinicus应为独立种而不是R．rouxii的中国亚种。另5种蝙蝠的核型与前人研究结论基本一致。     

中国安氏长舌果蝠的分类记述

1992年3月和1999年12月,分别从云南南部西双版纳勐腊补崩和麻木树采到6号长舌果蝠,经与我国已记载过的翼手目(Chiroptera)狐蝠科(Pteropodidae)长舌果蝠亚科(Macroglossinae)的种类比较:其舌甚长,舌尖具刷状突起,舌面中央有三尖形乳突(tridentate papillae)、前臂长47.31～51.01mm与长舌果蝠(Eonycteris spelaea)相似,但第二指具爪,翼膜止于第三趾趾基,上唇前缘无沟槽,鼻孔不突出,尾极短、隐于毛被中;头骨后部明显向后下方倾斜,齿槽后延线明显超过人字嵴上缘达及顶间骨上缘水平,牙齿非常长而细弱,与长舌果蝠明显有别,这些特征与印度东北部和东南亚一带的安氏长舌果蝠(Macroglossus sobrinus)一致,为我国翼手目狐蝠科长舌果蝠亚科的属、种新纪录,本文对这一属、种作比较详细的记述;另对已记录的长舌果蝠(Eonycteris spelaea),根据新的资料作补充记述。     

Autosomal and sex chromosomal polymorphisms with multiple rearrangements and a new karyotype in the genus Rhipidomys (Sigmodontinae, Rodentia)

Two diploid numbers and five karyomorphs were found in ten specimens of Rhipidomys (Sigmodontinae, Rodentia) from three states in Brazil: 2n = 50 from Amazonas, and 2n = 44 from Mato Grosso and Bahia. CBG, GTG, and RBG-banding and Ag-NOR analyses were performed, as well as fluorescence in situ: hybridization with (T2AG3)7 probes. The new diploid number of 2n = 50 was associated with two different fundamental numbers (FN = 71 and 72) as a result of pericentric inversions and addition/deletion of constitutive heterochromatin. The samples from two localities (Aripuan? and Vila Rica) in the state of Mato Grosso shared 2n = 44 and FN = 52, but their karyotypes differed because of pericentric inversions. Although the single specimen from Bahia had the same diploid number as the samples from Mato Grosso, its karyotype and FN were completely distinctive. Karyological comparison of GTG-banding patterns revealed total homology between the karyotypes of the specimens from Bahia and Mato Grosso, implying the occurrence of 14 autosomal pericentric inversions. Homologies between ten of the autosomes in the karyotypes with 2n = 50 (FN = 72) and 2n = 44 (from Vila Rica, MT) were demonstrated. The differentiation between 2n = 44 and 2n = 50 involved five pericentric inversions, addition/deletion of constitutive heterochromatin in both autosomes and sex chromosomes, at least one Robertsonian rearrangement and other not detected rearrangements. Despite the remarkable number of rearrangements, interstitial telomeric sites (ITS) were not detected. Sex chromosomes also exhibited polymorphism in size and morphology.     

Chromosome banding and molecular cytogenetic study of two Mediterranean trachinoid fish species (Teleostei: Trachinidae, Uranoscopidae)

The chromosomes of Echiichthys vipera (Trachinidae) and Uranoscopus scaber (Uranoscopidae) were analyzed by means of various banding methods and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) with telomeric and major rDNA probes, respectively. The karyotype of E. vipera was composed of 48 acrocentric chromosomes and NOR sites, as revealed by all detection methods, were situated pericentromerically on a single pair of middle-sized chromosomes. Blocks of constitutive heterochromatin were present in the pericentromeric regions of all pairs of chromosomes. The karyotype of U. scaber showed three karyomorphs: 2n = 30 (18 m + 12 a/st [m = metacentric, a = acrocentric and st = subtelocentric]), 2n = 28 (20 m + 8 a/st), 2n = 27 (21 m + 6 a/st). NORs, as revealed by FISH, were situated pericentromerically on a single pair of middle-sized chromosomes in spite of Ag-positive signals in the centromeres of all pairs of chromosomes. Robertsonian fusions were hypothesized for observed variation due to invariable number of chromosome arms FN = 48.     

Molecular cytogenetic characterization of the Amazon River dolphin Inia geoffrensis

Classical and molecular cytogenetic (18S rDNA, telomeric sequence, and LINE-1 retrotransposon probes) studies were carried out to contribute to an understanding of the organization of repeated DNA elements in the Amazon River dolphin (boto, Inia geoffrensis). Twenty-seven specimens were examined, each presenting 2n?=?44 chromosomes, the karyotype formula?12m?+?14sm?+?6st?+?10t?+?XX/XY, and fundamental number (FN)?=?74. C-positive heterochromatin was observed in terminal and interstitial positions, with the occurrence of polymorphism. Interstitial telomeric sequences were not observed. The nucleolar organizer region (NOR) was located at a single site on a smallest autosomal pair. LINE-1 was preferentially distributed in the euchromatin regions, with the greatest accumulation on the X chromosome. Although the karyotype structure in cetaceans is considered to be conserved, the boto karyotype demonstrated significant variations in its formula, heterochromatin distribution, and the location of the NOR compared to other cetacean species. These results contribute to knowledge of the chromosome organization in boto and to a better understanding of karyoevolution in cetaceans.     

Comparative cytogenetic studies of Curimatidae (Pisces, Characiformes) from the middle Paraná River (Argentina)

Almost all species of the Curimatidae family have a stable karyotype, with a diploid number of 54 metacentric (M) and submetacentric (SM) chromosomes, and one sole nucleolus organizer pair. This family has considerable specific diversity in Argentinean fluvial basins; however, no cytogenetic data are available. Eight species from the Paraná River (Argentina): Cyphocharax voga, C. spilotus, C. platanus, Steindachnerina brevipinna, S. conspersa, Curimatella dorsalis, Psectrogaster curviventris, and Potamorhina squamoralevis were analyzed cytogenetically. Chromosome preparations were obtained from direct samples and through cell culture, and they were processed for conventional, C- and nucleolar organizer region-banding. Six of the species exhibited the standard family karyotype, with 2n = 54 M-SM and fundamental number of chromosomes (FN) = 108, as well as variations in the chromosome formula, and in heterochromatic and nucleolar organizer regions. Though nucleolar organizer regions were located on only one chromosome pair, they varied in both carrier chromosomes and pairs involved. On the other hand, C. platanus showed a complement of 2n = 58 M-SM and subtelocentric with FN = 116, and P. squamoralevis presented 2n = 102, with some M-SM and a large number of acrocentric chromosomes. Even though the karyotype macrostructure appears to be conserved, the speciation process within the family has been accompanied by micro-structural rearrangements, as evidenced by pattern diversity in the heterochromatin and nucleolar organizer regions. Some changes in chromosome macrostructure have also occurred in this group, primarily in C. platanus and P. squamoralevis, in which there have been centric dissociations and inversions.     

Chromosome complement, C-banding and Ag-NOR in Gymnammodytes cicerelus (Ammodytidae, Perciformes)

The karyotype of a sandlance species, Gymnammodytes cicerelus , comprises: seven meta-centric, seven submetacentric and nine subtelocentric-acrocentric pairs (2 n =46, FN=74). The C-bands appear in paracentromeric and telomeric areas of most chromosomes and the NOR regions, in two pairs of larger chromosomes. All these characteristics indicate that a large number of rearrangements seem to have been involved in the karyotype evolution of this species.     

Karyotypic variability in Iheringichthys labrosus (Teleostei, Pimelodidae) from the Tibagi River basin (Paraná State, Brazil)

Cytogenetic analyses were carried out in a populational sample of Iheringichthys labrosus from the Guaraúna River (Upper Tibagi River; Paraná State, Brazil) in order to provide a karyotypic comparison with another previously studied population from the Lower Tibagi River, characterized by the presence of 32m + 8sm + 6st + 10a (2n = 56, FN = 102) and occurrence of supernumerary chromosomes (80% of individuals). The 17 specimens of I. labrosus (6 females, 10 males and 1 of unknown sex) from the Upper Tibagi River showed 2n = 56 chromosomes, a karyotype formula of 14m + 32sm + 4st + 6a (FN = 106), without evidence of sex chromosome heteromorphism or supernumerary chromosomes. The heterochromatin was detected at telomeric and centromeric positions in several chromosomal pairs. The Ag-nucleolar organizer regions were heteromorphic and located at terminal position on short arms of the 16th chromosomal pair, suggesting a positive association with heterochromatic regions. The inter-populational karyotypic differentiation reported indicates distinct evolutionary pathways within I. labrosus in the Tibagi River basin.     

Karyotype characterization of the lake sturgeon, Acipenser fulvescens (Rafinesque 1817) by chromosome banding and fluorescent in situ hybridization.

A karyotype analysis using several staining techniques was carried out on the North American lake sturgeon, Acipenser fulvescens. The chromosome number was found to be 2n = 262 +/- 6. A representative karyotype of 264 chromosomes was composed of 134 meta- and submetacentrics, 70 telo- and acrocentrics, and 60 microchromosomes. The constitutive heterochromatin, revealed by C banding, was localized in various positions on several chromosomes, including microchromosomes. The signals of fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) with a HindIII satellite DNA probe were visible as centromeric heterochromatin blocks on 48 chromosomes. The telomeric repeat (TTAGGG)n detected by FISH was localized at both ends of all chromosomes and two chromosomes were entirely marked. Fluorescent staining with GC-specific chromomycin A3 showed recognizable fluorescent regions, whereas a more uniform base composition was revealed by the AT-specific 4',6-diamidino-2-phenylindole (DAPI). After silver staining, the active nucleolar organizer regions (NORs) were detected on 12 chromosomes. FISH with the 5S probe showed four signals on four small chromosomes. Our data suggest that A. fulvescens is a tetraploid species.     

Karyotype, C-banding, and Ag-NOR analysis in Diplodus bellottii (Sparidae, Perciforms). Intra-individual polymorphism involving heterochromatic regions.

A karyotype analysis was carried out in nine specimens of the Sparid species Diplodus bellottii using conventional staining, as well as C-banding and Ag-NOR banding techniques, showing, respectively, 2n = 46 and fundamental number (FN) = 54, and scarce heterochromatic areas irregularly distributed and up to four NOR active regions that were C positive. When compared with the karyotypes of other related species, one centric fusion giving rise to a large metacentric pair and several pericentric inversions seem to have been involved in the karyotype evolution. An intra-individual polymorphism was detected in one specimen, resulting in two karyotypic forms in roughly identical proportion, owing to a larger C-band by the NOR regions, appearing either in a terminal position of the short arms of pair 2 or in telomeric position of pair 3. These findings suggest that the extra heterochromatic segment responsible for the heteromorphism apparently only involves associated heterochromatin and not the NORs themselves. This C-positive block seems to have eventually been transferred between heterologous NOR chromosomes by a somatic event, facilitated by the physical proximity of NOR pairs in the nucleolus.     

Localization of the repetitive telomeric sequence (TTAGGG)n in two muntjac species and implications for their karyotypic evolution

It has been suggested that the chromosome set of the Indian muntjac, Muntiacus muntjak vaginalis (female, 2n = 6; male, 2n = 7), evolved from small acrocentric chromosomes, such as those found in the complement of the Chinese muntjac, M. reevesi (2n = 46), by a series of tandem fusions and other rearrangements. The location of the highly conserved human telomeric sequence (TTAGGG)n in the metaphase chromosomes of M.m. vaginalis and its close relative, M. reevesi, was investigated by non-radioactive in situ hybridization. The (TTAGGG)n repeat was found adjacent to the centromeres in the short arm and at the telomeres in the long arm of M. reevesi acrocentric metaphase chromosomes. Tandem fusions present in the karyotype of M.m. vaginalis chromosomes were not reflected by interstitial signals of the telomere repeat, as these chromosomes displayed hybridization signals only at the ends of the chromatids. Mechanisms that might have played a role in the evolution of the reduced karyotype of the Indian muntjac are discussed.     

Chromosome restriction enzyme digestion in domestic pig (Sus scrofa) constitutive heterochromatin arrangement

The bimodal karyotype of pig appears to contain two types of constitutive heterochromatin, reflecting different satellite DNA families: GC-rich heterochromatin located mainly in the centromeric regions of the biarmed chromosomes, and less-GC-rich heterochromatin in the centromeric regions of the one-armed chromosomes. In order to better discriminate this constitutive heterochromatin, we treated pig chromosome preparations with eight different restriction endonucleases, followed by C-banding. This technique allowed an expedited characterization of the constitutive heterochromatin and demonstrated its great heterogeneity in pig chromosomes. Our work allowed the detection and identification of twenty-two heterochromatin subclasses (twelve centromeric, four interstitial, five telomeric, and the Yq band). Moreover, several cryptic interstitial and telomeric bands were revealed. The work presented here is useful not only for fundamental studies of chromosome banding and constitutive heterochromatin, but also offers a new approach for pig clinical cytogenetics.