不结球白菜Ty1-copia类逆转座子序列的克隆及表达

参照Ty1-copia类逆转座子逆转录酶的保守区设计简并引物,分别从10个不结球白菜(Brassica campestris ssp.chinensis)品种的全基因组中均扩增出260 bp左右的目标条带. 将目的条带回收、克隆和测序后进行分析,DNAstar分析发现,这些序列存在高度的异质性,28个核苷酸序列变化范围为224～278 bp,同源性范围为16.7%～83.0%.28条序列通过核苷酸聚类分为8个家族.推导氨基酸序列有移框突变、终止子突变或二者兼有;与已登录的不同物种同一类型逆转录酶氨基酸系统进化树分析表明,不结球白菜Ty1-copia类逆转座子与芥菜型油菜、拟南芥、芜菁、甜菜可能有共同的起源.半定量和实时定量PCR检测表明,水杨酸(salicylic acid)和Peronospora parasitica均能激活不结球白菜Ty1-copia类逆转座子,逆转座子在不结球白菜叶片中的表达特征说明它可能参与寄主对病原菌的抗性.     

5,6-二氯-吲哚乙酸对烟草愈伤组织衰老的延缓作用

5,6-二氯-吲哚乙酸对革新烟草愈伤组织生长有影响。当愈伤组织在MS_0(对照)和MS 2,4-D培养基上培养22d时,生长停滞,细胞已呈空泡状,正常的超微结构完全破坏,细胞器不复存在,愈伤组织明显褐化。但在MS 5,6-Gl_2-IAA培养基上的愈伤组织仍能正常生长,鲜重和干重下降亦明显延缓,细胞含有原生质内含物,各种细胞器的超微结构仍保持正常。此外,后者的SOD同工酶也明显不同于其它培养基上的愈伤组织,暗示5,6-Gl_2-IAA对烟草愈伤组织衰老的延缓作用可能与SOD同工酶的调节作用有关。     

厌氧发酵液中溶解性有机物对活性污泥合成聚羟基脂肪酸酯影响的研究进展

利用活性污泥微生物将剩余污泥发酵液中的挥发性脂肪酸(Volatile fatty acids,VFAs)转化为聚羟基脂肪酸酯(Polyhydroxyalkanoates,PHA)是目前环境生物技术领域的研究热点.但针对发酵液中非VFAs物质(主要是溶解性有机物,Dissolved organic matter,DOM)...     

Pre-treatment of recombinant mouse MFG-E8 downregulates LPS-induced TNF-α production in macrophages via STAT3-mediated SOCS3 activation

Milk fat globule-epidermal growth factor factor 8 (MFG-E8) regulates innate immune function by modulating cellular signaling, which is less understood. Herein, we aimed to investigate the direct anti-inflammatory role of MFG-E8 in macrophages by pre-treatment with recombinant murine MFG-E8 (rmMFG-E8) followed by stimulation with LPS in RAW264.7 cells and in peritoneal macrophages, isolated from wild-type (WT) or MFG-E8(-/-) mice. RAW264.7 cells and mouse peritoneal macrophages treated with rmMFG-E8 significantly downregulated LPS-induced TNF-α mRNA by 25% and 24%, and protein levels by 29% and 23%, respectively (P<0.05). Conversely, peritoneal macrophages isolated from MFG-E8(-/-) mice produced 28% higher levels of TNF-α, as compared to WT mice when treated with LPS. In in vivo, endotoxemia induced by intraperitoneal injection of LPS (5 mg/kg BW), at 4 h after induction, serum level of TNF-α was significantly higher in MFG-E8(-/-) mice (837 pg/mL) than that of WT (570 pg/mL, P<0.05). To elucidate the direct anti-inflammatory effect of MFG-E8, we examined STAT3 and its target gene, SOCS3. Treatment with rmMGF-E8 significantly induced pSTAT3 and SOCS3 in macrophages. Similar results were observed in in vivo treatment of rmMFG-E8 in peritoneal cells and splenic tissues. Pre-treatment with rmMFG-E8 significantly reduced LPS-induced NF-κB p65 contents. These data clearly indicated that rmMFG-E8 upregulated SOCS3 which in turn interacted with NF-κB p65, facilitating negative regulation of TLR4 signaling for LPS-induced TNF-α production. Our findings strongly suggest that MFG-E8 is a direct anti-inflammatory molecule, and that it could be developed as a therapy in attenuating inflammation and tissue injury.     

一种快速鉴别烟粉虱与温室白粉虱成虫的方法——复眼镜检法

介绍能够快速鉴别2种形态相似的重要农业害虫即烟粉虱Bemisia tabaci(Gennadius)和温室白粉虱Trialeurodes vaporariorum(Westwood)成虫的方法——复眼镜检法及其应用。复眼镜检法研究表明,烟粉虱成虫上部复眼、下部复眼之间有一个小眼连接,而温室白粉虱成虫上部复眼、下部复眼是完全分离的。     

从空间分布特征认识珍稀植物领春木的种群动态

领春木(Euptelea pleiosperrnum)系第三纪孑遗植物和东亚特有种,目前已被列为国家Ⅲ级重点保护植物.基于空间定位数据以最近邻体距离统计研究了神农架地区领春木的空间分布特征,比较幼苗(DBH≤2.5cm)、幼树(2.5～7.5cm)和成树(＞7.5cm)各径级(代表各生活史阶段)形成的时间序列上的空间格局差异,进而探讨空间格局与立苗、补员、种内竞争等种群动态过程的相互关系.结果显示,在邻域尺度上,领春木的空间格局呈聚集态;幼苗(或幼树)的大小与其距离最近幼树(或成树)的远近没有相关性,幼树(或成树)周围一定距离以内出现同等大小个体的概率约等于幼苗(或幼树)出现的概率,且幼树与最近幼苗(或成树与最近幼树)的平均距离与幼树之间(或成树之间)的平均最近邻体距离没有显著差异;任意个体的大小、任意个体与相应最近邻体的大小之和与相应的最近邻体距离均为显著的正相关关系,但幼树间的最近邻体距离并不大于幼苗随机死亡产生的最近邻体距离,成树间最近邻体距离也不大于幼苗+幼树随机死亡产生的最近邻体距离.这些结果表明,领春木的聚集分布可能与种子散布、生境异质性对立苗格局的作用有关;已定植的大个体可能不限制其邻域内小个体的布局与生长,但是长期的补员过程与邻体间的相互作用不无关系;邻体间存在一定程度的竞争作用,但是竞争强度并未充分激化至发生距离依赖的死亡.     

丹桂和籽银桂花芽分化的研究

采用石蜡切片技术, 对不育的丹桂(Osmanthus fragrans ‘Dangui’ )和可育的籽银桂(Osmanthus fragrans ‘Ziyingui’)花芽分化的过程进行了研究。结果表明, 桂花(Osmanthus fragrans Lour.)花芽形态分化可分为花芽分化初始期、总苞分化期、花原基分化期、顶花花被分化期、雄蕊分化期和雌蕊分化期6个阶段。雄蕊的发育在丹桂和籽银桂之间基本没有区别, 都能形成完整的花粉囊和成熟的花粉粒。但是, 雌蕊的发育在可育的籽银桂与不育的丹桂之间存在明显差异。根据花芽分化的过程证明, 丹桂的不育是由于雌蕊发育不正常导致的。     

‘Green tides’ are overwhelming the coastline of our blue planet: taking the world’s largest example

A broad spectrum of events that come under the category of green tide are recognized world-wide as a response to elevated levels of seawater nutrients in coastal areas. Green tides involve a wide diversity of sites, macroalgal species, consequences, and possible causes. Here we review the effect of natural and man-induced environmental fluctuations on the frequency and apparent spread of green tides. This article highlights the need for interdisciplinary research aimed at shedding light on the basic mechanisms governing the occurrence and succession of green algae in coastal seas. This will result in more effective management and mitigation of the effects of green tides, thus safeguarding the intrinsic and commercial value of coastal marine ecosystems.     

丙氨酸脱氢酶研究概况

丙氨酸脱氢酶(alanine dehydrogenase,ALD,EC 1.4.1.1)是一种以烟酰胺腺嘌呤(NAD)为辅酶的氨基酸脱氢酶.丙氨酸脱氢酶可逆催化丙氨酸氧化脱氨生成丙酮酸、氨及NADH.丙氨酸脱氢酶也是调节氨基酸代谢和糖代谢的重要酶类,其催化反应的产物丙酮酸广泛应用于医药、农药和食品等领域,具有良好的发展前景.主要介绍丙氨酸脱氢酶的纯化及活力检测、酶空间结构(底物结合住点),以及催化反应机理等方面的研究.