新疆猪毛菜属植物染色体数及核型分析

以5种新疆猪毛菜属植物为材料,常规压片法制片后观察记录染色体数,并进行核型分析。实验结果表明:钠猪毛菜体细胞染色体数2n=18;浆果猪毛菜2n=2x=18=12m 6sm,属2A核型;木本猪毛菜2n=2x=18=16m 2sm,属2A核型;东方猪毛菜2n=4x=36=26m 10sm,属2B核型;长刺猪毛菜2n=4x=36=24m 4sm 8st,属2B核型。猪毛菜属植物的染色体基数为9,东方猪毛菜、长刺猪毛菜为四倍体,其它3种均为二倍体。与Бочанцев基于形态学特征建立的分组系统及各组的演化地位相比,东方猪毛菜属于原始的硬叶猪毛菜组,而本研究表明该种在核型上相对较为进化;其余3种核型地位与所属组的演化地位相符。     

2001-2014年博斯腾湖流域植被物候时空变化及其驱动因子

以博斯腾湖流域为研究对象,利用MODIS的MCD12Q2和LST产品、GHCN_CAMS气温观测/再分析资料与气象数据,采取趋势分析与相关性分析法探求了博斯腾湖流域2001-2014年植被物候的时空变化及其影响因素的相对作用,对博斯腾湖流域植被物候分区不同的驱动区域。结果表明：①在研究期内,整个研究区植被物候始期在第76-168天,末期在第172-295天;物候始期自南向北逐渐推迟、而末期逐渐提前,物候的空间分布特征与该区海拔高度的分布保持了较好的一致性;②2001-2014年植被始期和末期有明显提前趋势（提前3-6d）,主要分布在流域的盆地和平原绿洲区,表示研究区植被物候受到人类活动的影响。③植被物候始期与末期变化受气候因子驱动影响的区域占比分别为57.10%和51.30%,主要分布在黄水沟流域,清水河流域,孔雀河流域,大尤路都斯盆地和小尤路都斯盆地周围地区;而非气候因子占42.90%和48.70%,主要位于博斯腾湖周围绿洲和库尔勒绿洲等地势较低的区域。④由植被生长季物候与降水、气温的偏相关性关系和复相关性关系可以得出,多年物候始期和末期与气温有关;而且随海拔升高,气温的敏感幅度越高。博斯腾湖流域植被物候的时空变化不仅是受气候变化的影响,还主要受人类活动和海拔高度差异等影响因素的共同作用。     

Effect of nitrite exposure on metabolic response in the freshwater prawn Macrobrachium nipponense

The metabolic response of the freshwater prawn, Macrobrachium nipponense to nitrite toxicity was evaluated. The prawns were exposed to 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 mg L^?1 NO₂-N concentrations for 48 h. The metabolic parameters in muscle were measured after 12, 24 and 48 h. Glucose level significantly increased after 24 h. Exposure to lower nitrite concentrations (1 and 2 mg L^?1) resulted in significant increases in alanine aminotransferase (ALT) activities after 24 and 48 h. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) activities treated with 2 and 3 mg L^?1 nitrite-N at 48 h were significantly higher than those at 12 and 24 h. Intermediate sublethal nitrite concentrations produced significant elevations in lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activities from 12 h up to 48 h. No significant changes were detected in any of the groups for triglycerides and creatine kinase (CK). To satisfy the increased energy demands caused by acute nitrite exposure, mobilization of lipids is not the main reason while utilization of amino acids seems to play a more important role. The results would be helpful for aquaculture farmers to prevent a potential depression of productivity caused by elevated nitrite levels.     

Awareness of and Willingness to Use Oral Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV Prevention among HIV-Serodiscordant Heterosexual Couples: A Cross-Sectional Survey in Xinjiang,China

Objectives

We aimed to investigate the awareness of and willingness to use oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention among HIV-negative partners in HIV-serodiscordant heterosexual couples in Xinjiang, China and determine factors that predict willingness to use oral PrEP.

Methods

Between November 2009 and December 2010, a cross-sectional survey was carried out among 351 HIV-negative partners in HIV-serodiscordant heterosexual couples from three cities in Xinjiang, China. Participants completed a self-administered questionnaire to assess their awareness of and willingness to use oral PrEP. Additionally, blood samples were collected to test for HIV infection. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify predictors of willingness to use oral PrEP.

Results

Only 10 participants (2.8%) reported having heard of PrEP, and only two reported ever using PrEP. However, 297 (84.6%) reported that they were willing to use oral PrEP if it was proven to be both safe and effective. Results of multivariate analysis revealed the following independent predictors of willingness to use oral PrEP: monthly household income (adjusted odds ratio = 2.78, <1000 RMB vs. ≥1000 RMB, 95% confidence interval: 1.36–5.69), perceived likelihood of contracting HIV from HIV-positive partner (adjusted odds ratio = 2.63, likely vs. unlikely, 95% confidence interval: 1.12–6.19), and worrying about being discriminated against by others due to oral PrEP use (adjusted odds ratio  = 9.43, No vs. Yes, 95% confidence interval: 3.78–23.50).

Conclusions

Our results showed HIV-negative partners in HIV-serodiscordant heterosexual couples in China had low awareness of oral PrEP but high willingness to use oral PrEP for HIV prevention. Cost of oral PrEP should be taken into consideration in future PrEP prevention strategy. In addition, efforts should be made to reduce stigma attached to oral PrEP use, which may increase its acceptability among potential users.     

鞑靼滨藜胚胎学研究

鞑靼滨藜（Ａｔｒｉｐｌｅｘ ｔａｔａｒｉｃａ Ｌ．）药壁４层细胞,中层１层;绒毡层腺质型。孢原细胞１列或２弄;同花药异花粉囊小孢子母细胞减数分裂为同步,同花粉囊减数分裂大部分同步,部分非同步;四分孢子多为四面体形,少数是左右对称形,胞质分裂同时型;成熟花粉粒为风状饰纹,３－细胞型;单子叶型药壁。弯生胚珠,厚珠心型;双珠被,四分子孢子直线。反足细胞受精前退化,属蓼型胚囊。胚的发育为藜型,胚乳细胞在球