影响动物肉质性状主要候选基因的研究进展

随着分子生物学在动物遗传育种中的应用,对数量性状主效基因的研究成为必然。本文对影响肉质的脂肪酸结合蛋白基因、肥胖基因、leptin 基因、黑素皮质受体基因、脂蛋白脂酶基因、激素敏感脂酶基因的国内外研究状况加以综述。 Progress in Candidate Genes Influencing Meat Quality Traits in Chickens QIU Xue-mei1,3,LI Ning1,DEND Xue-mei2,WU Chang-xin2 1.The National Laboratories for Agrobiotechnology,China Agricultural University,Beijing 100094,China; 2.College of Animal Science and Technology,China Agricultural University,Beijing 100094,China; 3.College of Animal Science and Technology,Heilongjiang August First Land Reclamation University,Mishan 158308,China Abstract:As the molecular biology has been applied in animal genetics and breeding,it is important that we research major genes on quantitative traits for animal breeding by transgenic technology.In this paper,the research advance of FABP genes,obese gene,leptin gene,MCRs genes,LPL gene,HSL gene affecting meat quality in animals are reviewed. Key words：animal; meat quality; candidate gene     

Environmental Factors Influencing Numbers of Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar trifolii and Its Bacteriophages in Two Field Soils

Fluctuations in numbers of Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar trifolii and its bacteriophages in two fields with different soil types were followed during a 17-month period in 1981 and 1982. Mean levels of both phage and rhizobia varied significantly (P < 0.05) on different occasions, with rhizobial levels varying from 1.6 × 10² to 2.0 × 10⁴ cell per g of soil and phage from 0 to 1.7 × 10⁴ PFU/g of soil. Multivariate regression analysis showed rhizobial levels to be significantly and positively related to vegetation height and solar radiation, but not to mean temperature, precipitation, soil matric potential, or soil type. Rhizobiophage concentrations were significantly and positively related to soil matric potential and vegetation height. They were reduced in the silty clay loam soil, although the presence of 34% clay did not prevent phage multiplication and the occurrence of high phage levels.     

农杆菌介导的水稻双载体共转化法中部分影响因素的研究

以T-DNA区分别只含有潮霉素选择标记基因(HPT)和GUS报告基因的双元载体pCAMBIA1300和pCAMBIA0301用于农杆菌介导的水稻共转化试验。根据经农杆菌浸染并共培养3d后水稻愈伤组织中的GUS瞬间表达情况及其稳定共转化率,测定了不同农杆菌菌株搭配及其不同浓度配比对共转化效率的影响。结果表明,在两种农杆菌菌液浓度比为1:1的情况下,农杆菌EHA105/pCAMBIA1300与EHA105/pCAMBIA0301组合共转化水稻的效率要高于其他菌株的组合;在以农杆菌EHA105/pCAMBIA1300与EHA105/pCAMBIA0301进行共转化时,两种菌液浓度比为1:2时共转化效率最高。     

Genetic and Environmental Factors Influencing the Placental Growth Factor (PGF) Variation in Two Populations

Placental Growth Factor (PGF) is a key molecule in angiogenesis. Several studies have revealed an important role of PGF primarily in pathological conditions (e.g.: ischaemia, tumour formation, cardiovascular diseases and inflammatory processes) suggesting its use as a potential therapeutic agent. However, to date, no information is available regarding the genetics of PGF variability. Furthermore, even though the effect of environmental factors (e.g.: cigarette smoking) on angiogenesis has been explored, no data on the influence of these factors on PGF levels have been reported so far. Here we have first investigated PGF variability in two cohorts focusing on non-genetic risk factors: a study sample from two isolated villages in the Cilento region, South Italy (N = 871) and a replication sample from the general Danish population (N = 1,812). A significant difference in PGF mean levels was found between the two cohorts. However, in both samples, we observed a strong correlation of PGF levels with ageing and sex, men displaying PGF levels significantly higher than women. Interestingly, smoking was also found to influence the trait in the two populations, although differently. We have then focused on genetic risk factors. The association between five single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) located in the PGF gene and the plasma levels of the protein was investigated. Two polymorphisms (rs11850328 and rs2268614) were associated with the PGF plasma levels in the Cilento sample and these associations were strongly replicated in the Danish sample. These results, for the first time, support the hypothesis of the presence of genetic and environmental factors influencing PGF plasma variability.     

Factors Influencing Return to Work

Seventy-seven patients with severe brachial plexus injuries were interviewed two or more years later to determine their success in returning to work and the factors that had led to good or bad resettlement. For most of them these were crucial issues potentially influencing the rest of their lives. When interviewed virtually all had regular jobs in open industry, but many had endured long delays and most were working entirely one-handed. Failure of communication was regrettably common. Too often advice by doctors had been lacking, and there was evidence that the services for vocational resettlement could be improved.     

Social Factors Influencing Child Health in Ghana

Objectives

Social factors have profound effects on health. Children are especially vulnerable to social influences, particularly in their early years. Adverse social exposures in childhood can lead to chronic disorders later in life. Here, we sought to identify and evaluate the impact of social factors on child health in Ghana. As Ghana is unlikely to achieve the Millennium Development Goals’ target of reducing child mortality by two-thirds between 1990 and 2015, we deemed it necessary to identify social determinants that might have contributed to the non-realisation of this goal.

Methods

ScienceDirect, PubMed, MEDLINE via EBSCO and Google Scholar were searched for published articles reporting on the influence of social factors on child health in Ghana. After screening the 98 articles identified, 34 of them that met our inclusion criteria were selected for qualitative review.

Results

Major social factors influencing child health in the country include maternal education, rural-urban disparities (place of residence), family income (wealth/poverty) and high dependency (multiparousity). These factors are associated with child mortality, nutritional status of children, completion of immunisation programmes, health-seeking behaviour and hygiene practices.

Conclusions

Several social factors influence child health outcomes in Ghana. Developing more effective responses to these social determinants would require sustainable efforts from all stakeholders including the Government, healthcare providers and families. We recommend the development of interventions that would support families through direct social support initiatives aimed at alleviating poverty and inequality, and indirect approaches targeted at eliminating the dependence of poor health outcomes on social factors. Importantly, the expansion of quality free education interventions to improve would-be-mother’s health knowledge is emphasised.     

影响农杆菌介导的植物转基因的因素

农杆菌介导法是植物转基因研究中应用最多的方法,具有转化成本低、效率高、可转移较长基因片段等特点.多种因素影响此遗传转化过程中的转化率,包括外植体类型、植物基因型、外植体的处理、菌株和质粒载体类型、预培养以及培养基成份等方面.     

植物叶序的发生和影响因素

本文介绍了影响叶序发生的主要因素和调控机制的研究进展。     

反刍动物的食物选择及其影响因素

反食物选择是反刍动物营养生态学的重要研究内容之一。本文阐述了食物选择概念及几种计算方法, 概述性介绍了食物选择的主要影响因素。动物形态学特征、植物营养质量、植物物理和化学因素、动物自身生理特征、行为学特征是影响反刍动物食物选择的主要因素。这些因素间的相互关系及作用机理构成这一领域基本研究内容。     

Factors Influencing Aqueous Proinflammatory Cytokines and Growth Factors in Uveitic Glaucoma

Purpose

To analyze the effects of factors on aqueous humor proinflammatory cytokine and growth factor levels in patients with uveitic glaucoma (UG).

Methods

In this cross-sectional study, we enrolled 143 participants: 1) UG patients (n = 39); 2) primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) patients (n = 36); and 3) cataract surgery patients, as a comparative group (n = 68). Aqueous humor samples were obtained at the start of surgery. Aqueous cytokine levels were determined using a multiplex immunoassay (xMAP and the Human Cytokine/Chemokine Panel I).

Results

In UG cases, mean interleukin (IL)-6, IL-8, monocyte chemotactic protein (MCP)-1, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF)-AA, PDGF-AB/BB, and VEGF levels were 171.1, 214.5, 2791.7, 3.5, 23.9, 5.4, and 168.9 pg/mL, respectively, and were higher than those in cataract (non-glaucomatous) cases except PDGF. Levels of IL-6, MCP-1, and VEGF were higher in UG cases than in POAG cases. UG cases with a history of phacoemulsification displayed significantly higher levels of IL-6 (P = 0.0164), IL-8 (P = 0.0003), MCP-1 (P = 0.0465), and PDGF-AB/BB (P = 0.0062) compared to the phakic cases. The presence of cells in the anterior chamber was related to higher levels of IL-8 (P = 0.0002), TNF-α (P = 0.0037), and PDGF-AB/BB (P = 0.0009). The level of PDGF-AB/BB was higher in infectious uveitis than in non-infectious uveitis (P = 0.0211). The level of transforming growth factor (TGF)-β2 was negatively correlated with the levels of MCP-1 (adjusted R² = 0.28, t = -2.45, P = 0.031) and TNF-α (adjusted R² = 0.27, t = -2.43, P = 0.032).

Conclusion

A history of phacoemulsification, the presence of cells in the anterior chamber, and infectious uveitis were related to aqueous proinflammatory cytokine levels in patients with UG. TGF-β2 might be an anti-inflammatory factor in aqueous humor of UG patients.     

Factors Influencing Algae–Clay Aggregation

The dumping of bauxite tailings on a clear-water Amazonian lake caused a significant decrease in phytoplankton densities. The influence of these suspended clay particles on algal sinking, through algae–clay aggregation, was investigated under laboratory conditions, by measuring fluctuations in algal population densities over time, with different suspended clay concentrations. The population densities of the four algal species tested, Phormidium amoenum, Mougeotia sp., Staurodesmus convergens and Chlorella sp., were decreased by the algae–clay aggregation. The extent of this process was dependent on algal morphological characteristics such as size and shape, as well as on the concentration of suspended clay particles.     

R NAi 影响因素初探

自1998年发现RNA干扰现象以来,RNAi已经成为一个新兴的实验技术,广泛应用于基因功能分析、肿瘤和疾病的基因治疗等研究领域。在进行RNAi实验时,效果的持久性、毒副作用、先天性免疫和病毒逃逸这些因素与实验效果密切相关。本文就这些突出因素做一综述,以期给从事RNAi实验的研究者们提供参考。