金鱼Prox1基因cDNA的克隆及其在眼睛发育中的表达分析

脊椎动物的Prox1基因,与果蝇的转录因子prospero同源。为了探讨Prox1基因在金鱼眼睛发生过程中的表达图式,我们从金鱼眼睛SMART库中克隆了Prox1cDNA。它全长共2851bp,编码739个氨基酸。组织分布研究表明,Prox1主要分布于眼、脑、心、肝、脾和肾中。整体原位杂交显示,Prox1mRNA首先是在晶体期的晶体原基中有转录,心跳期则在未成熟晶体的细胞中和视网膜的幼芽区可以检测到。晶体纤维形成后,它主要定位于视纤维层和内网织细胞层。免疫组化显示,心跳期Prox1蛋白的定位与mRNA相同,晶体纤维形成以后,Prox1蛋白主要定位在晶体上皮细胞内侧的晶体纤维上一个环状区域,与Prox1mRNA的定位不同。这说明,Prox1基因在晶体发生过程中有重要作用,且在晶体的不同发育时期起的作用可能有所不同。另外,Prox1在晶体发育过程中有一个从内向外的变化过程。     

金鱼配子发生中vasa基因的表达和分布特征

用原位杂交技术,以地高辛标记的反义RNA为探针,检测了金鱼(Carassiusauratus)DEAD box家族基因vasa在卵子及精子发生中的分布及表达。结果表明在金鱼卵子发生中,在各个时期的卵母细胞的胞质中均有金鱼vasaRNA的杂交信号表达。在Ⅰ、Ⅱ期卵母细胞中vasaRNA的杂交信号强烈,均匀地分布在整个胞质。随着卵母细胞的生长发育及卵黄的积累,Ⅲ、Ⅳ期卵母细胞胞质中vasaRNA的杂交信号急剧减弱,而外周皮层区域,其阳性信号仍较强。在金鱼精子发生中,在精原细胞和初级精母细胞中可检测到金鱼vasaRNA杂交信号,后者的阳性信号比前者微弱;而精子细胞中没有阳性信号。推测vasa基因在金鱼精子发生早期发挥着重要作用;而在卵子发生中主要作为遗传信息储备物质,用于调控早期胚胎发育过程中原始生殖细胞的形成与分化。     

Immunohistochemical Localization of C-RFamide, a FMRF-related Peptide, in the Brain of the Goldfish, Carassius auratus

Carassius RFamide (C-RFa) is a novel peptide found in the brain of the Japanese crucian carp. It has been demonstrated that mRNA of C-RFa is present in the telencephalon, optic tectum, medulla oblongata, and proximal half of the eyeball in abundance. Immunohistochemical methods were employed to elucidate the distribution of the peptide in the brain of the goldfish (Carassius auratus) in detail. C-RFaimmunoreactive perikarya were observed in the olfactory bulb, the area ventralis telencephali pars dorsalis and lateralis, nucleus preopticus, nucleus preopticus periventricularis, nucleus lateralis tuberis pars posterioris, nucleus posterioris periventricularis, nucleus ventromedialis thalami, nucleus posterioris thalami, nucleus anterior tuberis, the oculomotor nucleus, nucleus reticularis superior and inferior, facial lobe, and vagal lobe. C-RFa immunoreactive fibers and nerve endings were present in the olfactory bulb, olfactory tract, area dorsalis telencephali pars centralis and medialis, area ventralis telencephali, midbrain tegmentum, diencephalon, medulla oblongata and pituitary. However, in the optic tectum the immunopositive perikarya and fibers were less abundant. Based on these results, some possible functions of C-RFa in the nervous system were discussed.     

Fish Lice (Argulus japonicus) in Goldfish (Carassius auratus)

Fish lice (Argulus spp; family Argulidae) are branchiuran crustaceans that parasitize both marine and freshwater fishes. Argulus spp can be a major threat to fish health, because heavy infestations can cause significant morbidity and mortality. In addition, fish lice are known to be the vehicle for other fish diseases. During rounds at our facility, Argulus japonicus was collected from the caudal and anal fins of 3 goldfish (Carassius auratus).These goldfish were asymptomatic, and no additional cases were noted after manual removal of the lice. As soon as any Argulus organisms are identified, management and treatment are recommended because infections can escalate rapidly. Currently, there are no FDA-approved drugs for the control and treatment of this parasite, but several chemicals including organophosphates and diflubenzuron have been used with success. The screening and quarantine of incoming fish is the best way to avoid a facility-wide Argulus infestation.Fish lice (Argulus spp) are members of a large group of branchiuran crustaceans that infest and cause disease in fish. More than 100 different species of Argulus are distributed worldwide.¹² The 3 most studied species—Argulus foliaceus, A. japonicus, and A. coregoni—are found in freshwater systems.¹² Argulus lice have compound eyes, a suctorial proboscis, 2 anteroventral prominent sucking discs that serve as attachment organs, 4 pairs of thoracic swimming legs, and a laterally expanded carapace that forms respiratory alae.²Argulus japonicus is native to Asia, where its typical hosts, goldfish (Carassius auratus) and common koi carp (Cyprinus carpio) are also located.⁶ In the United States, A. japonicus is present in Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Washington, and Wisconsin.⁶ It is suspected that A. japonicus has been transported around the world unintentionally, with stocks of ornamental fish, particularly koi carp.⁶ During rounds at our facility, the branchiuran parasite A. japonicus was collected from the caudal and anal fins of 3 goldfish (Carassius auratus).Argulus spp can be a major threat to fish health. Heavy infestations of this parasite can cause significant morbidity and mortality.^3,6 In addition, Argulus lice have been known to be the vehicle for other fish pathogens, including Rhabdovirus carpio, larval nematodes, and the fungus Saprolegnia.^1,4 Fish without visible lice may show nonspecific signs of infestation, including spot or pinpoint hemorrhages, anemia, fin and scale loss, increased mucus production, lethargy, erratic swimming, and poor body condition.¹² Fish may rub against surfaces in an attempt to relieve irritation or to remove the parasites.¹² In some cases, there may be no obvious signs of disease other than presence of the parasite.¹²     

Molecular Basis of Transferrin Polymorphism in Goldfish (Carassius auratus)

Transferrin (TF) polymorphism was investigated in a color variety of goldfish (Carassius auratus), and its molecular basis analyzed. Three TF variants (A1, A2 and B1) were identified from an inbred strain of the goldfish, of which A1 and B1 displayed a large electrophoretic difference on both native and SDS-PAGE gels. The TF cDNAs corresponding to variants A1 and B1 were cloned and sequenced from A1A1, A1B1 and B1B1 individuals, and their deduced amino acid sequences were analyzed. Substantial amino acid variation occurred between variants A1 and B1, with significant differences in peptide length, theoretical molecular weight (Mw) and isoelectric point (pI). No potential glycosylation sites were observed in the two amino acid sequences, which excluded the possibility that carbohydrate difference might cause electrophoretic variation among the TF variants. Further analysis suggested that the distinct electrophoretic mobility of the two variants A1 and B1 by SDS-PAGE resulted from their Mw difference, while the difference by the native PAGE could be explained by their pI variation. Furthermore, genomic DNA fragments containing the transferrin alleles were amplified and subjected to RFLP analysis in A1A1, A1B1 and B1B1 individuals. The data revealed characteristic banding patterns for each TF genotype, and demonstrated that the TF alleles A1 and B1 could be used as a co-dominant marker system. The initial work relating to the goldfish TF variants will benefit the understanding of the evolutionary and functional significance of TF polymorphism in fish.     

金鱼ABC转运蛋白基因家族成员鉴定及分析

腺苷三磷酸结合盒转运蛋白(ATP-binding cassette transporter,ABC transporter)基因家族在原核生物和真核生物中广泛存在,该家族蛋白能够利用ATP裂解产生的能量将多种底物转运到膜上,参与多种生物过程,如营养摄入、细胞解毒、脂质稳态、信号转导、病毒防御以及抗原呈递等。目前,鱼类中,只在斑马鱼、斑点叉尾鮰和鲤鱼等少数鱼类中对该基因家族进行了系统的研究,关于金鱼ABC转运蛋白基因家族的详细分析,未见报道。本研究中,我们利用三代结合二代测序技术构建的金鱼转录组参考基因集数据,鉴定出55个ABC转运蛋白基因,通过系统进化分析将它们分为8个亚家族(A^H)。即金鱼ABC转运蛋白基因是由10个ABCA、14个ABCB、13个ABCC、5个ABCD、1个ABCE、4个ABCF、7个ABCG和1个ABCH组成。同时,我们将金鱼与斑马鱼、斑点叉尾鮰和鲤鱼等物种ABC转运蛋白基因家族成员的数目进行比较分析,推测硬骨鱼类特异的第3次全基因复制(3R-WGD)和谱系特异的第4次全基因组复制(4R-WGD)对金鱼该基因家族成员数目的影响。本研究结果为金鱼ABC转运蛋白基因功能的研究提供了理论依据。     

Quantification of the Effects of Resperine on Gonadotroph Expression in the Pituitary of Goldfish (Carassius auratus)

In many teleosts, the control of gonadotropin II (or luteinizing hormone) secretion is under the dual control of stimulatory and inhibitory neuroendocrine factors. The principal stimulating factor is gonadotropin-releasing hormone and the main inhibitor is dopamine. Inhibiting the activities of dopamine by antidopaminergic drugs potentiates the actions of exogenous gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogs, resulting in a surge release of luteinizing hormone and ovulation and spawning in a number of different species. As the effects of blocking the inhibitory actions of dopamine on gonadotroph cytology have not been studied, goldfish were treated with 2, 4, 6 or 8 injections of reserpine (0.1 mg/kg body weight), at 48 h intervals, and the numbers of gonadotrophic cells studied at 48 h following last injection. After two injections, the number of gonadotrophic cells increased by 189% over controls; after four injections the increase was 234%; after six injections the increase was 259% and after eight injections, 288%. The results suggest that dopamine has an inhibitory influence on the numbers of gonadotrophs.     

锦鲫的摄食代谢与运动代谢及其相互影响

为了探讨锦鲫(Carassius auratus)幼鱼摄食后特殊动力作用(SDA)的变化特征及运动代谢与摄食代谢之间的相互影响,实验首先灌喂锦鲫4%体重的饲料和等体积的纤维素(湿重),测定灌喂前后的耗氧率;另设灌喂饲料、灌喂纤维素、空腹组(对照组)3个组,测定3组的临界游泳速度(Ucrit)和运动耗氧率(MO2);然后在70%、0%临界游泳速度下,分别测定饱足摄食组和空腹组的耗氧率。结果显示:1灌喂饲料后代谢率快速上升,达到峰值后又迅速下降,代谢时间较短,没有一个相对稳定的平台期,灌喂纤维素后代谢率没有显著性变化(P0.05)。提示锦鲫幼鱼的特殊动力作用功率曲线为一个典型的"三角型"模型,且在特殊动力作用总耗能中,生化特殊动力作用占特殊动力作用总耗能的绝大部分,而机械特殊动力作用只占特殊动力作用的极少部分。2锦鲫幼鱼在摄食后临界游泳速度显著下降(P0.05),代谢率显著升高(P0.05)。摄食后的运动过程中,代谢率从摄食开始到代谢率回落至空腹组代谢的标准误范围内的首个数据所对应的时间长度均为6.5 h,且摄食代谢无显著性差异。提示,对锦鲫幼鱼来说,摄食代谢降低了其运动能力,而运动代谢并没有影响摄食代谢。     

神经激肽B受体在小鼠消化道内的定位

采用免疫组织化学ABC染色方法研究了神经激肽B受体（NK3r)在小鼠消化道的分布。MK3r样阳性的神经无胞体及神经纤维主要分布在十二指肠,空肠,回肠及结肠的粘膜下层神经丛和肌间神经丛,NK3r样阳性产物在食管,胃和直肠的神经丛中未见分布;NK3r样阳性产物大部分避限于神经细胞表面,也存在于胞和一些轴突内部,并在胞质中较细胞表面染色浅。。统计结果表明NK3r样免疫阳性神经元占肠神经系统神经元总数的0．5－1％,提示小鼠消化道内NK3r样阳性神经元可能参与消化功能的调节。     

In Vivo Analysis of the Notch Receptor S1 Cleavage

A ligand-independent cleavage (S1) in the extracellular domain of the mammalian Notch receptor results in what is considered to be the canonical heterodimeric form of Notch on the cell surface. The in vivo consequences and significance of this cleavage on Drosophila Notch signaling remain unclear and contradictory. We determined the cleavage site in Drosophila and examined its in vivo function by a transgenic analysis of receptors that cannot be cleaved. Our results demonstrate a correlation between loss of cleavage and loss of in vivo function of the Notch receptor, supporting the notion that S1 cleavage is an in vivo mechanism of Notch signal control.     

Shift in Steroidogenesis in the Ovarian Follicles of the Goldfish (Carassius auratus) during Gonadotropin-Induced Oocyte Maturation

Both partially purified chum salmon gonadotropin and 17α-hydroxyprogesterone stimulated in vitro production of testosterone by postvitellogenic follicles of goldfish ( Carassius auratus ). Chum salmon gonadotropin further enhanced the conversion of exogenously supplied 17α-hydroxyprogesterone to 17α, 20β-dihydroxy-4-pregnen-3-one. The increased medium concentrations of 17α, 20β-dihydroxy-4-pregnen-3-one were associated with the induction of final oocyte maturation.
The capacity of postvitellogenic follicles to produce steroids in response to exogenous 17α-hydroxyprogesterone was examined in females at various stages of final oocyte maturation following the administration of human chorionic gonadotropin in vivo combined with elevation of holding temperature. The maximum production of testosterone in response to 17α-hydroxyprogesterone was obtained in follicles from initial controls. In contrast, 17α 20β-diOHprog production was very low in initial controls and markedly increased during oocyte maturation (3–6 hr following injection), followed by a significant decrease in follicles collected at 15 hr. Estradiol-17β production by the follicles was very low at any stages of gonadotropin-induced oocyte maturation. These results suggest that gonadotropin-induced shift in the biosynthetic pathway in the follicle from the secretion of predominantly testosterone to 17α, 20β-dihydroxy-4-pregnen-3-one secretion is a prerequisite step for the induction of oocyte maturation in goldfish.     

金鱼雌核发育单倍体发育过程中的比较蛋白质组学研究

前期已有工作发现在金鱼雌核发育单倍体中一些与发育调控相关的重要蛋白质表达受阻导致单倍体的发育畸形。为了进一步阐明单倍体的发育机制,我们共收集了3个不同发育时期金鱼单倍体胚胎（HE-1、HE-2、HE-3）进行雌核发育单倍体的差异蛋白质组研究。研究采用二维凝胶电泳进行分离,利用PDQuest软件进行图谱分析,质谱分析初步鉴定到了15个差异蛋白质。这些蛋白质在金鱼雌核发育单倍体的发育中起着重要作用,为进一步阐明单倍体的发育机制奠定了良好的基础。     

Expression of GABA Receptor ρ Subunits in Rat Brain

Abstract: The GABA receptor ρ1, ρ2, and ρ3 subunits are expressed in the retina where they form bicuculline-insensitive GABA_C receptors. We used northern blot, in situ hybridization, and RT-PCR analysis to study the expression of ρ subunits in rat brains. In situ hybridization allowed us to detect ρ-subunit expression in the superficial gray layer of the superior colliculus and in the cerebellar Purkinje cells. RT-PCR experiments indicated that (a) in retina and in domains that may contain functional GABA_C receptors, ρ2 and ρ1 subunits are expressed at similar levels; and (b) in domains and in tissues that are unlikely to contain GABA_C receptors, ρ2 mRNA is enriched relative to ρ1 mRNA. These results suggest that both ρ1 and ρ2 subunits are necessary to form a functional GABA_C receptor. The use of RT-PCR also showed that, except in the superior colliculus, ρ3 is expressed along with ρ1 and ρ2 subunits. We also raised an antibody against a peptide sequence unique to the ρ1 subunit. The use of this antibody on cerebellum revealed the rat ρ1 subunit in the soma and dendrites of Purkinje neurons. The allocation of GABA_C receptor subunits to identified neurons paves the way for future electrophysiological studies.     

Influence of Illumination Oscillations on Growth and Energetics of the Goldfish Carassius auratus

Periodic oscillations of illumination exert a positive, rather than negative, effect on goldfish growth and energetics. In a variable light regime, the fishes grow at a higher rate, have decreased oxygen and food requirements, improve the utilization of consumed food for growth, and decrease the oxygen expenditure per increment of unit body mass. The goldfish reactions to the frequency of illumination oscillation and the succession of the stationary light regime by the oscillatory regime were described.     

Exposure of Goldfish (Carassius auratus) to Bluegills (Lepomis macrochirus) Enhances Expression of Stress Protein 70 mRNA in the Brains and Increases Plasma Cortisol Levels

The effect of psychological stress on HSP70 mRNA in the brains and plasma cortisol levels in goldfish was examined. Stress was induced by exposure to a predator (bluegills). HSP70 mRNA and cortisol were determined by Northern blotting and ELISA, respectively. Goldfish exposed to four predators in the same tank without a partition showed marked increases in HSP70 mRNA and cortisol levels 6 hr and 12 hr after commencement of exposure. When goldfish were separated from bluegills with a net partition, HSP70 mRNA expression was enhanced after 6 hr, and returned to the control level after 12 hr. Plasma cortisol levels increased after 2 hr, and returned to the control level after 6 hr. When goldfish were placed in a transparent tank around which bluegills were swimming, HSP70 mRNA expression and cortisol levels increased after 6 hr and 12 hr. Goldfish exposed to water circulating through a tank with bluegills showed no sign of changes in HSP70 mRNA expression or cortisol levels. These results suggest that psychological stress enhanced HSP70 mRNA expression in the brains and increased plasma cortisol levels via visual perception.     

Eimeria aurati n. sp. (Protozoa:Eimeriidae) from Goldfish (Carassius auratus) in North America

SYNOPSIS. Eimeria aurati n. sp. is described from the intestine of the goldfish, Carassius auratus , from Pennsylvania, U.S.A. Oocysts were very numerous in long, whitish, opaque fecal casts. They were 16 to 24 by 14 to 17 μ (mean, 20.1 by 16.3) and were non-sporulated when passed but sporulated 2 to 5 days later.     

盐酸沙拉沙星在鲫体内的残留及消除规律研究

采用高效液相色谱法测定鲫组织中沙拉沙星并初步研究了盐酸沙拉沙星在鲫组织中的残留及消除规律。在21±2℃下,以20mg/kg的剂量单次口灌给药,取血浆和肌肉、皮肤、肝胰脏、肾脏、卵巢5种组织,各样品中加入甲磺酸达氟沙星作内标,用二氯甲烷提取组织中的药物,正己烷去脂,反相高效液相色谱法测定其中盐酸沙拉沙星的浓度。此方法平均回收率均大于82.97%,日间变异系数小于8.41%,最低检测限可达0.0125μg/g。研究结果表明盐酸沙拉沙星在血浆和5种组织中消除速率快慢不一,肾脏为盐酸沙拉沙星残留的靶组织。若规定可食用组织中的盐酸沙拉沙星在最大残留限量为30μg/kg,由休药期(WDT)公式可得出盐酸沙拉沙星在鲫体内的WDT为14d。