贵州梵净山发现方花蛇

正2018年4月13日,在贵州省梵净山国家级自然保护区金顶景区(27°53′50″N,108°43′11″E,海拔1 153 m)采集到游蛇科(Colubridae)雌性成体标本1号(图1)。依据形态学特征鉴定为方花蛇(Archelaphe bella),标本(标本号GZULIN20180413)现存于贵州大学生物多样性与自然保护研究中心实验室。方花蛇在国外见于越南、缅甸(IUCN 2018);国内分布于湖南(梁启燊等1982)、福建及云南(赵尔宓等1998)、广西(蒋爱伍等2006)、     

方花丽斑蛇在湖南省莽山再次发现

正2013年4月20日,在湖南省宜章县莽山国家级自然保护区崖子石片区高山矮林(24°58'603″N,112°58'314″E,海拔1 500 m)林下一处岩石旁采集到1条游蛇科(Colubridae)幼蛇标本。依据形态学特征(赵尔宓2006,李操等2009),该蛇鉴定为方花丽斑蛇(Maculophis bellus),这是该蛇种自1982年在莽山大塘坑首次记录报道(梁启燊等1982)以来第2次在湖南省境内发现,也是在湖南省发现的第2号该蛇标本,该标本现存于莽山自然博物馆。此方花丽斑蛇幼体体重12 g,体全长345 mm,尾长50 mm。头背有镶黑边的黄白色"Y"形斑;体背部紫红色,     

陕西蛇类新记录——横斑丽蛇

<正>横斑丽蛇Euprepiophis perlacea为我国特有种,分布十分狭窄。2019年6月,在对陕西省平河梁国家级自然保护区旬阳坝林场进行动物资源调查时,采集到1号蛇类幼体标本(108°30'E,33°33'N,海拔1 422 m),经鉴定为游蛇科Colubridae丽蛇属Euprepiophis横斑丽蛇,经查阅相关文献,确定为陕西省蛇类新记录(方荣盛,宋鸣涛,1981;赵尔宓,2006)。     

贵州发现昆明钝头蛇

2020年8月在贵州省普安县（25°47′02″N,105°01′07″E,海拔1 636 m）采集到3号蛇类标本。它们在形态上与昆明钝头蛇（Pareas niger）相似。基于线粒体细胞色素b(Cytb)基因序列构建的系统发育树显示,此次采集的钝头蛇标本与昆明钝头蛇的1号地模标本序列聚为一支,它们之间的遗传距离为0.4%,远小于钝头蛇属物种之间的遗传距离（5.60%～23.90%）。综合形态比较和分子系统发育分析结果,确定此次采集到的钝头蛇标本为昆明钝头蛇,为贵州省爬行动物分布新记录种。     

江西武夷山自然保护区发现大眼斜鳞蛇

<正>2014年7月23日,在江西武夷山国家级自然保护区叶家厂附近(27°52′42.07″N,117°43′25.24″E,海拔963 m)采集到蛇类标本1号,鉴定为大眼斜鳞蛇(Pseudoxenodon macrops)。经查阅文献,为江西省首次发现该物种(钟昌富2004,赵尔宓2006,程松林等2009),距离本发现地最近的该物种分布地位于福建省邵武县(赵尔宓1998)。标本保存在江西武夷山国家级自然保护区标本室(编号:WYS2014072501)。该标本为幼体,体长255 mm,尾长50 mm,头宽5.5 mm。头顶有两条黑色横纹,中间有1道相当于顶鳞长     

贵州发现寒露林蛙

2016年5月,在贵州雷公山国家级自然保护区南刀村(26°21′N,108°20′E,海拔1 400 m)采集到2只林蛙标本,经鉴定为寒露林蛙(Rana hanluica),为贵州省两栖动物新纪录。     

上海市发现钝尾两头蛇

正2017年9月8日,在上海市大金山岛的南坡中段(30°41′30″N,121°25′04″E,海拔40 m)距山脚约30 m和40 m处,采集到2号蛇类尸体标本。经查阅文献(浙江动物志委员会1990,赵尔宓1999,2006)和鉴定,确认为游蛇科(Colubridae)两头蛇属(Calamaria)的钝尾两头蛇(C.septentrionalis),系上海市首次发现。标本现保存于上海自然博物馆的两栖爬行类标本库房。     

河南省蛇类新纪录——颈槽蛇

<正>2009年7月,在河南省栾川县进行两栖爬行动物生物多样性资源调查时,于伏牛山采得一批蛇类标本。其中一种经鉴定为颈槽蛇Rhabdophis nuchalis,隶于游蛇科颈槽蛇属。该蛇采集于伏牛山自然保护区(33°18'N,111°12'E,700m)阔叶林路边的草丛中。经检索,颈槽蛇在河南未被报道过,系河南省蛇类分布的新纪录种。标本现存于中国科学院成都生物研究所两栖爬行动物标本馆(CIB),标本号为CIB94009。标本为雄性成体,头体长438mm,尾长97mm。头背面橄榄绿色。从头至尾,有不明显红色及黑色斑点。腹面灰褐色密布     

安徽省发现棕脊蛇

<正>安徽省黄山市祁门县地处皖南山地多雨区,属北亚热带湿润季风气候。雨量充沛,四季分明,日照较少,气候温和。2014年5月10日21时,在祁门县渚口乡伊坑村旁的山径上(29°49′08″N,117°32′17″E,海拔254 m)采集到蛇类成体雌性标本1号(采集号:HS14023,标本保存在黄山学院标本馆)。当时气温17℃,小雨。经鉴定该标本为游蛇科(Colubridae)脊蛇属(Achalinus)棕脊蛇(A.rufescens)(图1)。棕脊蛇为小型穴居或隐匿生活     

山西阳城发现刘氏链蛇

正2018年8月8日,在山西阳城蟒河猕猴国家级自然保护区内树皮沟管护站的前庄(35°17′16.45″N,112°25′24.10″E,970 m)采到1蛇类标本。经鉴定,该蛇隶属于游蛇科(Colubridae)链蛇属(Lycodon),为刘氏链蛇(L. liuchengchaoi),为山西省爬行动物分布新记录种。标本现保存于山西阳城蟒河猕猴国家级自然保护区标     

Relations of the Al,B, Ba,Br, Ca,Cl, Cu,Fe, K,Li, Mg,Mn, Na,P, S,Si, Sr,and Zn mass fractions to morphometric parameters in pediatric and nonhyperplastic young adult prostate glands

The variation with age of the 18 trace element mass fractions and some histological characteristics of intact prostate glands of 50 subjects aged 0–30 years was investigated by instrumental neutron activation analysis, inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry, and a quantitative morphometric analysis. Mean values ± standard error of the mean (M ± SΕΜ) for the mass fractions (in milligrams per kilogram wet tissue) of these trace elements in pre-puberty were: Al 28.5 ± 9.0, B 0.40 ± 0.11, Ba 1.48 ± 0.44, Br 10.5 ± 1.5, Ca 241 ± 30, Cl 3,203 ± 278, Cu 3.51 ± 0.89, Fe 33.7 ± 4.1, K 2,364 ± 145, Li 0.020 ± 0.004, Mg 153 ± 23, Mn 0.46 ± 0.06, Na 2,286 ± 130, P 1,391 ± 100, S 1,698 ± 132, Si 62 ± 11, Sr 0.38 ± 0.08, and Zn 27.6 ± 2.3. During puberty and postpuberty, when there is a significant increase in circulating androgens, the mean values were: Al 7.2 ± 1.4, B 0.21 ± 0.05, Ba 0.25 ± 0.06, Br 5.8 ± 1.0, Ca 433 ± 81, Cl 2,314 ± 201, Cu 1.77 ± 0.13, Fe 20.9 ± 1.6, K 2,585 ± 118, Li 0.0088 ± 0.0014, Mg 232 ± 27, Mn 0.34 ± 0.04, Na 1,875 ± 107, P 1,403 ± 98, S 1,673 ± 73, Si 22.2 ± 3.1, Sr 0.22 ± 0.03, and Zn 93.3 ± 8.9. Mean values (M ± SΕΜ) of percent volumes (%) of the stroma, epithelium and lumen in the prostate before puberty were 73.4 ± 2.6, 20.4 ± 1.7, and 4.45 ± 0.94, respectively, versus 46.5 ± 2.5, 38.5 ± 1.9, and 14.9 ± 1.2 during puberty and postpuberty. This work’s results confirm that the Zn mass fraction in prostate tissue is an androgen-dependent parameter. For the first time it has been demonstrated that the glandular lumen is a main pool of Ca, Mg, and Zn accumulation and that the stroma is a main pool of Al, B, Ba, Br, Cl, Cu, Fe, Mn, Na, and Si accumulation in the normal human prostate, for the age range 0–30 years. It was concluded that the Ca, Mg, and Zn binds tightly within the prostatic fluid, because the volume of glandular lumen reflects the volume of prostatic fluid.     

Crystal structure, detonation performance, and thermal stability of a new polynitro cage compound: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15-nonanitro-2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15-nonaazaheptacyclo [5.5.1.13, 11. 15, 9] pentadecane

A new polynitro cage compound 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15-nonanitro-2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15-nonaazaheptcyclo [5.5.1.1(3,11).1(5,9)] pentadecane (NNNAHP) was designed in the present work. Its molecular structure was optimized at the B3LYP/6-31 G(d,p) level of density functional theory (DFT) and crystal structure was predicted using the Compass and Dreiding force fields and refined by DFT GGA-RPBE method. The obtained crystal structure of NNNAHP belongs to the P-1 space group and the lattice parameters are a = 9.99 ?, b = 10.78 ?, c = 9.99 ?, α = 90.01°, β = 120.01°, γ = 90.00°, and Z = 2, respectively. Based on the optimized crystal structure, the band gap, density of state, thermodynamic properties, infrared spectrum, strain energy, detonation characteristics, and thermal stability were predicted. Calculation results show that NNNAHP has detonation properties close to those of CL-20 and is a high energy density compound with moderate stability.     

Simultaneous measurement of the trace elements Al, As, B, Be, Cd, Co, Cu, Fe, Li, Mn, Mo, Ni, Rb, Se, Sr, and Zn in human serum and their reference ranges by ICP-MS

The goal of this article was to establish reference ranges of the concentration of trace elements in human serum and to compare these results with those reported by other authors. We describe the sample preparation and measurement conditions that allow the rapid, precise, and accurate determination of Al, As, B, Be, Cd, Co, Cu, Fe, Li, Mn, Mo, Ni, Rb, Se, Sr, and Zn in human serum samples (n=110) by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Accuracy and precision were determined by analyzing three reconstituted reference serum samples by comparison with other methods and by the standard addition procedure. The advantages of the ICP-MS method include short time of analysis of the elements mentioned, low detection limit, high precision, and high accuracy. Disadventages include a high risk of contamination due to the presence of some of the elements of interest in the environment, the relatively delicate sample handling, and the high cost of the equipment.     

The Effect of Age and Gender on Al, B, Ba, Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Li, Mg, Mn, Na, P, S, Sr, V, and Zn Contents in Rib Bone of Healthy Humans

The effect of age and gender on major, minor, and trace element contents in the intact rib bone of 80 relatively healthy 15–55-year-old women and men was investigated. Contents or upper limit of contents of 16 chemical elements in the rib bone were determined by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES). Mean values (M?±?SΕΜ) for the mass fraction of Ba, Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Li, Mg, Na, P, S, Sr, and Zn (milligram per kilogram of dry bone) were as follows: 2.54?±?0.16, 171,400?±?4,050, 1.35?±?0.22, 140?±?11, 1,874?±?71, 0.049?±?0.011, 2,139?±?38, 5,378?±?88, 75,140?±?1,660, 1,881?±?51, 291?±?20, and 92.8?±?1.5, respectively. The upper limits of contents of Al, B, Mn, and V were <7.20, <0.65, <0.36, and <0.03, respectively. Statistically significant tendency for the Ca, Mg, and P content to decrease with age was found in the human rib bone, regardless of gender. The mass fraction of Fe in the male rib bone increases with age. It was shown that higher Ca, Mg, Na, P, and Sr mass fractions as well as lower Fe content were typical of female ribs as compared to those in male ribs.     

Reference values for the concentrations of As,Cd, Co,Cr, Cu,Fe, I,Hg, Mn,Mo, Ni,Pb, Se,and Zn in selected human tissues and body fluids

This report attempts to formulate reference ranges of elemental concentrations for 15 trace elements in selected human tissues and body fluids. A set of samples consisting of whole blood, blood serum, urine, milk, liver, and hair were chosen and considered for 15 elements of biological significance: As, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, F, Fe, I, Hg, Mn, Mo, Ni, Pb, Se, and Zn. The results represent wholly or partially data received from 40 countries of the global regions of Africa, Asia, Europe, North, South, and Central America, Australia, and New Zealand. This survey, even if qualitative, has been useful in demonstrating certain trends of trace-element scenarios around the world. It is of course recognized that both diet and environment exert a strong influence on the distribution pattern of several elements, such as As, Cd, Mn, Pb, Se, and Zn. A limited comparison of the available information on soil status of different countries reflected some interesting associations for elements, such as Mn and Zn. Importantly, this study revealed that only a few countries were in a position to identify a reasonable amount of data on samples requested for this project. Regretably, for a number of countries, any dependable data for even such essential elements as Cu, Fe, and Zn were not available. In view of the nutritional importance of many elements, the time is ripe for concerted efforts by intergovernmental agencies to initiate investigations or commission task forces/projects to generate reliable reference data for selected global regions, which sadly lack data of any kind at present.     

Distribution of N,P, K,Ca, Mg,S, Zn,Fe, Mn and Cu in groundnut

Summary Concentration of N, P, K, Ca, Mg and S in summer groundnut crop was higher than in kharif while Zn, Fe, Mn and Cu contents were higher in summer crop. Kernel's N, P and Zn; Leaflet's Ca and Mn; Stem's K and Fe; Root's S and Cu and Petiole's Mg contents were highest. Shell's N, P, K, Mg, S, Zn and Cu; Kernel's Ca, Fe and Mn contents were the least. N, P, K, S, Zn and Cu concentrations decreased linearly as the crop grew. Ca, Mg, Fe and Mn concentrations did not display any distinct pattern. Ca concentration was positively correlated with pod yield in both the seasons.     

Potential Compounds for Oral Cancer Treatment: Resveratrol,Nimbolide, Lovastatin,Bortezomib, Vorinostat,Berberine, Pterostilbene,Deguelin, Andrographolide,and Colchicine

Oral cancer is one of the main causes of cancer-related deaths in South-Asian countries. There are very limited treatment options available for oral cancer. Research endeavors focused on discovery and development of novel therapies for oral cancer, is necessary to control the ever rising oral cancer related mortalities. We mined the large pool of compounds from the publicly available compound databases, to identify potential therapeutic compounds for oral cancer. Over 84 million compounds were screened for the possible anti-cancer activity by custom build SVM classifier. The molecular targets of the predicted anti-cancer compounds were mined from reliable sources like experimental bioassays studies associated with the compound, and from protein-compound interaction databases. Therapeutic compounds from DrugBank, and a list of natural anti-cancer compounds derived from literature mining of published studies, were used for building partial least squares regression model. The regression model thus built, was used for the estimation of oral cancer specific weights based on the molecular targets. These weights were used to compute scores for screening the predicted anti-cancer compounds for their potential to treat oral cancer. The list of potential compounds was annotated with corresponding physicochemical properties, cancer specific bioactivity evidences, and literature evidences. In all, 288 compounds with the potential to treat oral cancer were identified in the current study. The majority of the compounds in this list are natural products, which are well-tolerated and have minimal side-effects compared to the synthetic counterparts. Some of the potential therapeutic compounds identified in the current study are resveratrol, nimbolide, lovastatin, bortezomib, vorinostat, berberine, pterostilbene, deguelin, andrographolide, and colchicine.     

New Coleoptera records from New Brunswick, Canada: Stenotrachelidae, Oedemeridae, Meloidae, Myceteridae, Boridae, Pythidae, Pyrochroidae, Anthicidae, and Aderidae

We report 19 new species records for the faunal list of Coleoptera in New Brunswick, Canada, six of which are new records for the Maritime provinces, and one of which is new Canadian record. We also provide the first recent records for five additional species in New Brunswick. One new species of Stenotrachelidae, Cephaloon ungulare LeConte, is added to the New Brunswick faunal list. Additional records are provided for Cephaloon lepturides Newman, as well the first recent record of Nematoplus collaris LeConte. Two species of Oedemeridae, Asclera puncticollis (Say) and Asclera ruficollis (Say), are newly reported for New Brunswick, and additional locality and bionomic data are provided for Calopus angustus LeConte and Ditylus caeruleus (Randall). The records of Ditylus caerulus are the first recent records for the province. Three species of Meloidae, Epicauta pestifera Werner, Lytta sayi LeConte, and Meloe augustcollis Say are reported the first time for New Brunswick; Epicauta pestifera is newly recorded in Canada. Lacconotus punctatus LeConte and the family Mycteridaeis newly recorded for New Brunswick. The first recent records of Borus unicolor Say (Boridae) are reported from the province. One new species of Pythidae, Pytho siedlitzi Blair, and the first recent records of Pytho niger Kirby are added to the faunal list of New Brunswick. Three species of Pyrochroidae are newly reported for the province, including Pedilus canaliculatus (LeConte) and Pedilus elegans (Hentz), which are new for the Maritime provinces. Five species of Anthicidae and the first recent record of Anthicus cervinus LaFerté-Sénectére are newly reported for New Brunswick. Anthicus melancholicus LaFerté-Sénectère, Sapintus pubescens (LaFerté-Sénectère), Notoxus bifasciatus (LeConte), and Stereopalpus rufipes Casey are new to the Maritime provinces faunal list. Ambyderus granularis (LeConte) is removed from the faunal list of the province. Three species of Aderidae, Vanonus huronicus Casey, Zonantes fasciatus (Melsheimer), and Zonantes pallidusWerner, are newly recorded for New Brunswick; Zonantes fasciatus and Vanonus huronicus are new for the Maritime provinces' faunal list. Collection data, bionomic data, and distribution maps are presented for all these species.