Interaction of allosteric effectors (ATP,CO2, H+) modulating oxygen affinity of the hemoglobin in the carp,Cyprinus carpio,in vitro

Summary The interaction of allosteric effectors (CO₂, ATP, H⁺) with respect to the oxygen affinity of carp hemoglobin was analyzed by determining oxygen binding curves spectrophotometrically in dilute solutions of stripped hemoglobin at 20°C. The pH range studied was 6.8–8.2.P _CO2 was 0, 10 and 70 mmHg (0, 1.33 and 9.3 kPa). ATP/Hb₄ was 0, 8 and 24. In the presence of either CO₂ or ATP, the effects of the cofactors onP ₅₀ were as expected over the whole pH range. In contrast to other published data, each cofactor also had a significant effect onP ₅₀ in the presence of the other cofactor. Evidence was obtained that oxylabile carbamate is formed by carp hemoglobin and that the formation of carbamate persists at a lower level in the presence of ATP. The results support the view that the binding of ATP to carp hemoglobin requires only one terminal amino group, leaving the other N-terminal of the -chain free to react with CO₂.     

Changes of carp myosin subfragment-1 induced by temperature acclimation

Summary Heavy meromyosin subfragment-1 (S1) was prepared by -chymotrypsin from myosin of carp acclimated to either 10°C or 30°C for a minimum of 5 weeks. The objective of these studies was to document thermally-induced changes in the myosin molecule and to extend previous observations. Ca²⁺- and K⁺ (EDTA)-ATPase activities of cold-acclimated carp S1 were 1.1 and 0.8 mol P_i·min^-1·mg^-1, respectively, and these values did not differ significantly from those of warm-acclimated carp. The inactivation rate constant (K_D) of S1 from cold-acclimated carp was 32.1x10^-4· s^-1, compared to 13.2x10^-4·s^-1 for warm-acclimated carp. The maximum initial velocity of acto-S1 Mg²⁺-ATPase activity at pH 7.0 in 0.05 M KCl was 9.3 s^-1 with cold-acclimated carp, about 3.7 times higher than that for warm-acclimated carp. However, no significant difference was observed in the apparent affinity of S1 to actin. Peptides maps of the heavy chain of S1 were different and suggested distinct isoforms for the myosins from warm- and cold-acclimated muscle.Abbreviations ATPase adenosine 5-triphosphatase - DTNB 5,5-dithiobis (2-nitrobenzoic acid) - DTT dithiothreitol - EDTA ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid - EGTA ethyleneglycol bis (-aminoethylether)-N,N,N,N-tetraacetic acid - K _D inactivation rate constant - K _m apparent dissociation constant - P _i inorganic -phosphate - PMSF phenylmethane-sulfonyl fluoride - S ₁ heavy meromyosin subfragment-1 - SDS sodium dodecyl sulfate - SDS-PAGE SDS-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis - TPCK N-tosyl-l-phenylalanyl chloromethyl ketone - V _max maximum initial velocity     

The complete nucleotide sequence and gene organization of carp (Cyprinus carpio) mitochondrial genome

The complete sequence of the carp mitochondrial genome of 16,575 base pairs has been determined. The carp mitochondrial genome encodes the same set of genes (13 proteins, 2 rRNAs, and 22 tRNAs) as do other vertebrate mitochondrial DNAs. Comparison of this teleostean mitochondrial genome with those of other vertebrates reveals a similar gene order and compact genomic organization. The codon usage of proteins of carp mitochondrial genome is similar to that of other vertebrates. The phylogenetic relationship for mitochondrial protein genes is more apparent than that for the mitochondrial tRNA and rRNA genes.Correspondence to: F. Huang     

草鱼染色体的包装（间期—中期）

以草鱼ＺＣ７９０１细胞株为材料,观察鱼类细胞从间期染色质到中期染色体的包装过程。主要通过（１）分裂期与间期细胞融合,诱导染色体早熟凝集;（２）染色体“伸长”处理;（３）培养细胞的低渗处理;（４）染色质辅展等方法,制作染色体标本,进行扫描和透射电镜观察。观察表明,鱼类染色质的基本结构与哺乳类细胞相同,也是直径约１０ｎｍ的核丝。染色体的色装有两种形式：一种是多级螺旋化形成直径约３００ｎｍ的染色单体,     

复合酶制剂EA－2对鲤生长的影响

利用复合酶制剂ＥＡ－２在池溏中饲养鲤５０ｄ,实验组鲤尾增重率高于对照组１２．３—２７．５％,而饲料系数低于对照组１８．７６—１０．８９％。实验组鲤肝胰脏淀粉酶活力显著增加,而肝、胰脏蛋白酶活力显著降低,实验组鲤肠内蛋白酶活力和淀粉酶活力均显著增加。酶制剂对鲤肥满度、肝胰比、内脏比、肝胰脏和背部肌肉的生化成份均无显著影响。     

红金麻——木槿属一个新杂种

<正> 红金麻 新杂种 Hibiscus×hongjinma Y. T. Chang, hybr. nov. H. cannabinus L. ♀× H. radiatus Cav.♂ Hybrida hortensis ( 2n=30+6sat) θ Hibisco cannabino L. ( 2n=32+4sat) et H. ranndiato Cav. (2n=70+2sat) exorta, Habitu illo simil, characteribus ad hoc magis accedit; ab illo differt floribus purpureis, folio prope basin 3—5     

白鲢鱼与黄鳝血清转铁蛋白的分离纯化及其结构和性质的比较

1.白鲢鱼与黄鳝血清转铁蛋白在分离纯化上的差异。2.用SDS-PAGE测定分子量,白鲢鱼血清转铁蛋白有两个组份,分子量分别为77kD和70kD;黄鳝血清转铁蛋白为单一组份,分子量为68.1 kD。3.白鲢鱼与黄鳝血清转铁蛋白都含糖,但都不与ConA-Sepharose柱结合。4.白鲢鱼与黄鳝血清转铁蛋白氨基酸组成的测定和比较。5.白鲢鱼与黄鳝血清转铁蛋白用胰蛋白酶在相同条件下进行酶解,白鲢鱼能得到分子量在37kD左右的二个片段,而黄鳝则几乎不能被胰蛋白酶酶解。6.白鲢鱼血清转铁蛋白在404.5nm处有一特异吸收峰,而黄鳝则在407.5nm处。     

Neural Regulation of Dark-Induced Abundance of Arylalkylamine N-Acetyltransferase (AANAT) and Melatonin in the Carp (Catla catla) Pineal: An In Vitro Study

In all the vertebrates, synthesis of melatonin and its rhythm-generating enzyme arylalkylamine N-acetyltransferase (AANAT) reaches its peak in the pineal during the night in a daily light-dark cycle, but the role of different neuronal signals in their regulation were unknown for any fish. Hence, the authors used specific agonist and antagonists of receptors for different neuronal signals and regulators of intracellular calcium (Ca²⁺) and adenosine 3',5'-cyclic monophosphate (cAMP) in vitro to study their effects on the abundance of AANAT and titer of melatonin in the carp (Catla catla) pineal. Western blot analysis followed by quantitative analysis of respective immunoblot data for AANAT protein, radioimmunoassay of melatonin, and spectrophotometric analysis of Ca²⁺ in the pineal revealed stimulatory effects of both adrenergic (α₁ and β₁) and dopaminergic (D₁) agonists and cholinergic (both nicotinic and muscarinic) antagonists, inhibition by both adrenergic and dopaminergic antagonists and cholinergic agonists, but independent of the influence of any agonists or antagonists of α₂-adrenergic receptors. Band intensity of AANAT and concentration of melatonin in the pineal were also enhanced by the intracellular calcium-releasing agent, activators of both calcium channel and adenylate cyclase, and phophodiesterase inhibitor, but suppressed by inhibitor of calcium channel and adenylate cyclase as well as activator of phophodiesterase. Moreover, an inhibitory effect of light on the pineal AANAT and melatonin was blocked by both cAMP and proteasomal proteolysis inhibitor MG132. Collectively, these data suggest that dark-induced abundance of AANAT and melatonin synthesis in the carp pineal are a multineuronal function, in which both adrenergic (α₁ and β₁, but not α₂) and dopaminergic signals are stimulatory, whereas cholinergic signals are inhibitory. This study also provides indications, though arguably not conclusive evidence, that in either case the neuronal mechanisms follow a signal-transduction pathway in which Ca²⁺ and cAMP may act as the intracellular messengers. It also appears that proteasomal proteolysis is a conserved event in the regulation of AANAT activity in vertebrates. (Author correspondence: dgp_skmaitra@yahoo.co.in)     

Verdaulichkeit,wachstum und körperzusammensetzung von karpfen (Cyprinus carpio L.) nach verfütterung verschiedener stärkearten

Maisstärke, Maisquellstärke, Weizenstärke, Weizenquellstärke, Kartoffelstärke oder Maniokmehl werden in Anteilen von 41% bzw. 46,7% (Maniokmehl) einer Basalration zugemischt. Jede Versuchsration wurde an insgesamt 33 Karpfen (Cyprinus carpio L.) (drei Becken mit je 11 Karpfen) in einer Menge von 1,8‐ 2,0 % der Lebendmasse über eine einheitliche Versuchsdauer von 118 Tagen ab einer mittleren Lebendmasse von 146 g verfüttert. Die 4 Rationen auf Basis von Mais‐ bzw. Weizenstärke weisen insgesamt die gleiche, hohe Energieverdaulichkeit von etwa 90% auf. Die Zumischung von Kartoffelstärke bzw. von Maniokmehl verringert die Energieverdaulichkeit um 5 % bzw. 3% signifikant. Das Wachstum und der Futteraufwand werden durch die unterschiedlichen Stärkearten nicht beeinflußt. Zu Versuchsende weisen die Karpfen eine mittlere Masse von 520 g auf. Die Ganzkörper haben insgesamt mittlere Gehalte an Rohasche, Rohprotein und Gesamtfett bzw. Energie von 2,8, 15,7,9,4% bzw. 7,4 kJ pro g Frischmasse. Allerdings führt die Zumischung von Kartoffelstärke bzw. Maniokmehl zu einer deutlich geringeren Energieretention gegenüber Mais‐ und Weizenstärke, da die Trockensübstanz‐, Fett‐ und Energiegehalte dieser Karpfen signifikant niedriger sind.