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Michailova L Markova N Radoucheva T Stoitsova S Kussovski V Jordanova M 《FEMS immunology and medical microbiology》2000,28(1):55-65
Groups of rats were injected intraperitoneally with cell wall-deficient (L) forms of Streptococcus pyogenes, with their parental (S) forms, as well as with a combined inoculum of both forms (S+L). Peritoneal exudate samples were harvested on days 1, 3, 7, 15 and 30 after challenge and were investigated by microbiological, electron microscopic, cytometric and biochemical methods. Parental S forms were isolated from peritoneal exudate samples up to day 15 post infection, while L form cultures were isolated until the end of the examined interval. Electron microscopic examination revealed continuous adhesion of L forms on the macrophage surface as well as intracellular persistence inside them. It was demonstrated that the intraperitoneal inflammatory response to L form infection was higher than to the other infections and the monocyte-macrophage populations were predominant. The established atypical behaviour and long survival of S. pyogenes L forms in the rat's peritoneum could explain some of the mechanisms of the pathogens' persistence as well as the reasons for chronic streptococcal infections. 相似文献
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NAM SO GREGORY E. MAES FILIP A. M. VOLCKAERT 《Biological journal of the Linnean Society. Linnean Society of London》2006,89(4):719-728
Larvae of the sutchi catfish Pangasianodon hypophthalmus were collected during peak downstream drift in the Lower Mekong river on four occasions over an 8-week period during the 2003 spawning season, and genotyped using seven microsatellite loci. We provide evidence for several heterogeneous groups within and among the temporally discrete larval peak samples. Strong evidence for a significant deficit of heterozygotes was observed for each larval sample and the pooled sample, possibly due to population admixture. Although individual-based assignment tests suggested that each larval peak sample was admixed, significant but low genetic differentiation was observed among larval samples ( F ST = 0.0052, P < 0.01). The lack of significant relatedness confirms the multifamily composition of each larval group, excluding family bias to explain the observed genetic heterogeneity. Both the entire larval peak and each temporally separated larval peak originated from spawning groups with heterogeneous allelic composition involving several distinct spawning events. We propose three explanations to account for our findings: (1) the ecological match/mismatch hypothesis; (2) the genetic 'sweepstakes' selection hypothesis; and (3) life-history-specific characteristics of the spawning populations. Finally, an intra-annual shift in the contribution of the spawning populations to the larval drift was detected on successive occasions. © 2006 The Linnean Society of London, Biological Journal of the Linnean Society , 2006, 89 , 719–728. 相似文献
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The study analyses the binding affinities of Pseudomonas aeruginosa PA-I lectin (PA-IL) to three N-acyl homoserine lactones (AHSL), quorum sensing signal molecules responsible for cell-cell communication in bacteria. It shows that like some plant lectins, PA-IL has a dual function and, besides its carbohydrate-binding capacity, can accommodate AHLS. Formation of complexes between PA-IL and AHSL with acyl side chains composed of 4, 6 or 12 methyl groups is characterized by changes in the emissions of two incorporated fluorescent markers, TNS and IAEDANS, both derivatives of naphthalene sulfonic acid. PA-IL shows increasing affinities to lactones with longer aliphatic side chains. The values of the apparent dissociation constants (K(d)), which are similar to the previously determined K(d) for the adenine high affinity binding, and the similar effects of lactones and adenine on the TNS emission indicate one identical binding site for these ligands, which is suggested to represent the central cavity of the oligomeric molecule formed after the association of the four identical subunits of PA-IL. Intramolecular distances between the fluorescent markers and protein Trp residues are determined by fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET). 相似文献
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Anna Sotirova Tatyana Avramova Stoyanka Stoitsova Irina Lazarkevich Vera Lubenets Elena Karpenko Danka Galabova 《Current microbiology》2012,65(5):534-541
The antimicrobial properties of methyl (MTS) and ethyl (ETS) esters of thiosulfonic acid alone and in combination with rhamnolipid-biosurfactant (RL) have been characterized for their ability to disrupt the normal physiological functions of living pathogens. Bactericidal and fungicidal activities of MTS and ETS and their combination with rhamnolipid were demonstrated on strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Bacillus subtilis, Alcaligenes faecalis, and Rhizopus ngtricans. It was found that the combination of rhamnolipid and thiosulfonic esters has a synergistic effect leading to decreasing of bactericidal and fungicidal concentrations of MTS and ETS. More extensively was studied the effect of rhamnolipid on the lipid composition of B. subtilis bacterial membrane. To our knowledge, in this article is reported for the first time a remarkable increase of negatively charged phospholipid cardiolipin in the presence of rhamnolipid. The capacity of RL as a surface-active substance was confirmed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The occurrence of surface infolds and blebs on B. subtilis shown by SEM, was not accompanied by changes in membrane permeability tested by a live/dead viability staining for fluorescence microscopy. When RL was applied in combination with MTS, a dramatic permeability shift for propidium iodide was observed in vegetative cells. 相似文献
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Sang‐Sup SO Tae‐Hwan HWANG Waseem AKRAM Jhong‐Kyung CHOI Jong‐Jin LEE 《Entomological Research》2012,42(3):158-162
The present study relates to a methanol extract of the seed coat of Ginkgo biloba, and tested particularly on the third instar larvae of Spodoptera exigua. The extract was found to have an inhibitory effect on the growth of the larvae besides bringing a change in the nutrient reserves in the body of the insect. Topical application of five different doses of the methanol extract resulted in a mortal effect to third instar larvae of S. exigua that is very much dependent on the dose as well as duration of exposure. Lower doses revealed lower mortality after 24 h of application. At doses of 1.00, 2.00, 4.00, 8.00 and 16.00 ng/larva, mortalities were 9.25, 26.07, 50.32, 56.28 and 92.44%, respectively. The dose for 50% mortality (LD50) of methanol extracts by applied by a topical method with 1 µL of acetone solution was 1.92 ng/larva. Nutrient reserves like protein, glycogen and lipid are known to regulate pupation and adult emergence. These reserves have been found to be lower in treated larvae, indicating the insecticidal role of methanol extracts from G. biloba against third instar larvae of S. exigua. 相似文献
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RICLEF GROLLE MAY LING SO 《Botanical journal of the Linnean Society. Linnean Society of London》2003,142(2):229-235
Riccia fruticulosa O.F.Müll., 1782 from Norway is a valid name, referring to Riccardia palmata (Hedw.) Carruth. In 1785 Dickson misidentified British plants of a blue Metzgeria as R. fruticulosa . The European blue species of Metzgeria is conspecific with M. violacea (Ach.) Dumort., which replaces M. fruticulosa auct. The true origin of the type of Jungermannia violacea Ach., 1805 is probably Tierra del Fuego (rather than Dusky Bay, New Zealand), where the species is widespread. Reports from Australasia, Asia and Africa are all erroneous. The blue colour of Jungermanniales is found only in living plants and is derived from the oil-bodies. In contrast, that of Metzgeria appears only after death; its biological function is unknown. © 2003 The Linnean Society of London, Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society, 2003, 142 , 229−235. 相似文献
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Abstract. 1. Larval rearing densities of Hemipyrellia ligurriens (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Calliphoridae) in standardized carrion were manipulated in order to investigate changes in life-history parameters in response to larval competition for food.
2. Competition was of the typical scramble type. Survivorship remained high at densities up to 32 larvae g liver-1 but decreased rapidly as larval density increased further.
3. Emergent adults were undersized with reduced fecundity and longevity. Variations in adult body size apparently reduced the effects of competition on larval mortality.
4. Females of dry weight corresponding to only 10.4% of the potential maximum emerged at the highest rearing densities of 128 larvae g liver-1. However, these females had a nearly four-fold increase in reproductive investment (per unit weight) when compared to the largest individuals.
5. The duration of larval development declined when competition was intense (i.e. at high larval densities).
6. The short adult life of H.ligurriens, combined with the unpredictability of larval habitat availability, may reduce the value of long-range dispersal so that females 'do better' by maintaining reproductive investment despite a concomitant decline in dispersal ability. 相似文献
2. Competition was of the typical scramble type. Survivorship remained high at densities up to 32 larvae g liver
3. Emergent adults were undersized with reduced fecundity and longevity. Variations in adult body size apparently reduced the effects of competition on larval mortality.
4. Females of dry weight corresponding to only 10.4% of the potential maximum emerged at the highest rearing densities of 128 larvae g liver-1. However, these females had a nearly four-fold increase in reproductive investment (per unit weight) when compared to the largest individuals.
5. The duration of larval development declined when competition was intense (i.e. at high larval densities).
6. The short adult life of H.ligurriens, combined with the unpredictability of larval habitat availability, may reduce the value of long-range dispersal so that females 'do better' by maintaining reproductive investment despite a concomitant decline in dispersal ability. 相似文献
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Differentiation-associated modulation of heparan sulfate structure and function in CaCo-2 colon carcinoma cells 总被引:3,自引:2,他引:1
Salmivirta M; Safaiyan F; Prydz K; Andresen MS; Aryan M; Kolset SO 《Glycobiology》1998,8(10):1029-1036
Heparan sulfate species expressed by different cell and tissue types differ
in their structural and functional properties. Limited information is
available on differences in regulation of heparan sulfate biosynthesis
within a single tissue or cell population under different conditions. We
have approached this question by studying the effect of cell
differentiation on the biosynthesis and function of heparan sulfate in
human colon carcinoma cells (CaCo-2). These cells undergo spontaneous
differentiation in culture when grown on semipermeable supports; the
differentiated cells show phenotypic similarity to small intestine
enterocytes. Metabolically labeled heparan sulfate was isolated from the
apical and basolateral media from cultures of differentiated and
undifferentiated cells. Compositional analysis of disaccharides, derived
from the contiguous N-sulfated regions of heparan sulfate, indicated a
greater proportion of 2-O- sulfated iduronic acid units and a smaller
amount of 6-O-sulfated glucosamine units in differentiated than in
undifferentiated cells. By contrast, the overall degree of sulfation, the
chain length and the size distribution of the N-acetylated regions were
similar regardless the differentiation status of the cells. The structural
changes were found to affect the binding of heparan sulfate to the long
isoform of platelet-derived growth factor A chain but not to fibroblast
growth factor 2. These findings show that heparan sulfate structures change
during cell differentiation and that heparan sulfate-growth factor
interactions may be affected by such changes.
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Serglycin is the major proteoglycan in most hematopoietic cells, including
monocytes and macrophages. The monoblastic cell line U937-1 was used to
study the expression of serglycin during proliferation and differentiation.
In unstimulated proliferating U937-1 cells serglycin mRNA is
nonconstitutively expressed. The level of serglycin mRNA was found to
correlate with the synthesis of chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan (CSPG).
The U937-1 cells were induced to differentiate into different types of
macrophage-like cells by exposing the cells to PMA, RA, or VitD3. These
inducers of differentiation affected the expression of serglycin mRNA in
three different ways. The initial upregulation seen in the normally
proliferating cells was not observed in PMA treated cells. In contrast, RA
increased the initial upregulation, giving a reproducible six times
increase in serglycin mRNA level from 4 to 24 h of incubation, compared to
a four times increase in the control cells. VitD3 had no effect on the
expression of serglycin mRNA. The incorporation of (35S)sulfate into CSPG
decreased approximately 50% in all three differentiated cell types.
Further, the (35S)CSPGs expressed were of larger size in PMA treated cells
than controls, but smaller after RA treatment. This was due to the
expression of CSPGs, with CS-chains of 25 and 5 kDa in PMA and RA treated
cells, respectively, compared to 11 kDa in the controls. VitD3 had no
significant effect on the size of CSPG produced. PMA treated cells secreted
75% of the (35S)PGs expressed, but the major portion was retained in cells
treated with VitD3 or RA. The differences seen in serglycin mRNA levels,
the macromolecular properties of serglycin and in the PG secretion
patterns, suggest that serglycin may have different functions in different
types of macrophages.
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