天然水华蓝藻中微囊藻毒素的提取和净化研究

利用天然水华蓝藻为原料 ,通过筛选、比较不同极性提取剂对微囊藻毒素的提取效果 ,80 %甲醇溶液有较高的提取效率 ,而乙醇溶液可实现无毒提取 ,优化了提取方法。并通过调节溶液 p H为藻胆蛋白等电点的方法去除共提取的大量藻胆蛋白 ,取得了很好的净化效果 ,为微囊藻毒素的分离和纯化研究提供了基础

上海四膜虫和两株嗜热四膜虫的rRNA基因ITS-1序列及分子系统关系

测定并比较了自接型的上海四膜虫 (Tetrahymenashanghaienisis)和两株接合型的嗜热四膜虫(T thermophilaⅡ和T thermophilaⅥ )的ITS - 1序列 ,以多态喇叭虫 (Stentorpolymorphrus)为外来群 ,利用最大简约法和邻接法构建了它们的系统发育树。分析指出 :三者中 ,T shanghaienisis较早地从祖先种中分化出来 ;自接型可能是一种较接合型原始的生殖方式。

稀有鮈鲫产卵频次和卵子发育的研究

对室养条件下20尾雌性稀有　鲫的产卵频次、成熟卵巢卵径分布及卵子补充过程进行了研究。产卵间隔中卵径分布呈现不同的峰值，卵母细胞成熟是分批的，Ⅴ期卵巢中MA、RE卵母细胞的数量代表了即将进行的一次产卵的产卵量；卵子补充速度快，成熟卵巢每隔数天可发育成熟一批卵，一级贮备库在12─33d即更新一次，不同发育时期卵母细胞的补充是连续的。对273批　产卵进行了统计，每尾雌鱼平均4．5d产卵一次，平均批产卵量265．6粒。稀有　鲫的产卵类型为连续产卵类型。

不同条件下蛭弧菌裂解河流弧菌的研究

选择四种不同培养液，控制温度、pH和Ca＋＋Mg＋＋离子的不同水平，进行蛭弧菌HD94－12－7对河流弧菌WY91－24－3的裂解实验，结果表明，在灭菌蒸馏水、灭菌自来水、灭菌池塘水及Trisbuffer培养液中蛭弧菌HD94－12－7均表现出良好的裂解活性；温度在20—35℃时，蛭弧菌的裂解活性最大，低于15℃时，蛭弧菌的裂解能力明显减弱；pH值在6.5—8．1之间，蛭弧菌的裂解强度最大，pH低于5．6或高于8．1时，不利于蛭弧菌的生存。Ca＋＋，Mg＋＋离子能明显提高蛭弧菌的裂解活性。本研究证实了在实

裸藻类植物的分支系统学研究

本文选取了裸藻类的33个属级分类单位,以及它们的35个性状,利用分支系统学的原理和方法,对性状的演化极性进行了分析,同时对性状间的极性关系进行了和谐性分析,使性状间极性关系处在较为合理的状态,然后建立了分支分析的数据矩阵。应用徐克学建立的“演化极端结合法”进行微机运算,得简约系数远小于1(0.2159)的分支谱系图。根据分支谱系图对裸藻类的系统发育关系进行了探讨,并与已有的关于裸藻类分类系统和演化假设进行了比较。在此基础上按照裸藻类的亲缘关系及单系原则,对裸藻类的分类等级进行了划分,初步提出了建立1门1纲

鱼腥藻细胞外膜完整性与防氧的关系

暴露鱼腥藻7120(Anabaena 7120)细胞于膜扰乱剂EDTA或Tris(pH 8.0,37℃,5—10分钟),导致细胞释放外膜脂多糖和蛋白成分。Tris处理后,细胞对结晶紫和洗涤剂(SDS,Triton X-100)的敏感性增加,整细胞碱性磷酸酶活性增强,暗示外膜结构被修饰,透过性增大;与此同时,被处理细胞固氮酶活性在空气氧中大大降低,而在厌氧条件下活性不受影响。将细胞释放物质与处理后的细胞重组时,可明显恢复固氮活性,表明外膜结构与固氮防氧保护有密切关系。EDTA处理的细胞,虽然释放的脂多糖和蛋

Age and growth of Schizothorax waltoni in the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, China

Age and growth were studied for Schizothorax waltoni in the middle reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, southwest of China, from April 2004 to September 2006. A total of 201 specimens were collected ranging from 110 to 580 mm in standard length (SL). In contrast to other otoliths, sectioned lapillus showed a clear pattern of alternating opaque and hyaline zones. Marginal increment analyses showed that the increments, each composed of one opaque and one hyaline zone, are deposited annually. Opaque edges were prevalent from May to August. The von Bertalanffy growth parameters based on sectioned otolith data were L (t) = 689.8{1 - exp[0.051 (t + 3.275)]} for males, and L (t) = 691.1{1 - exp[0.056 (t + 2.466)]} for females. The slow growth and long life indicate that S. waltoni is vulnerable to overfishing and that harvesting strategies for the species should be conservative.

Phylogeny of Oedogoniales (Chlorophyceae, Chlorophyta) inferred from 18S rDNA sequences with emphasis on the relationships in the genus Oedogonium based on ITS-2 sequences

The phylogeny of Oedogoniales was investigated by using nuclear 18S rDNA sequences. Results showed that the genus Oedocladium, as a separated clade, was clustered within the clade of Oedogonium; whereas the genus Bulbochaete was in a comparatively divergent position to the other two genera. The relationship among the species of Oedogonium was discussed, focusing on ITS-2 phylogeny analyzed combining with some morphological characteristics. Our results showed that all the dioecious nannandrous taxa involved in this study were resolved into one clade, while all the monocious taxa were clustered into another clade as a sister group to the former. The report also suggests that the dioecious macrandrous taxa form a paraphyly and could be more basally situated than the dioecious nannandrous and the monoecious taxa by means of molecular phylogeny and morphotype investigations.

FB1, an E2A fusion partner in childhood leukemia, interacts with U19/EAF2 and inhibits its transcriptional activity

Background: U19/EAF2 is a potential tumor suppressor exhibiting frequent down-regulation and allelic loss in advanced human prostate cancer specimens. U 19/EAF2 has also been identified as ELL-associated factor 2 (EAF2) based on its binding to ELL, a fusion partner of MLL in acute myeloid leukemia. U19/EAF2 is a putative transcription factor with a transactivation domain and capability of sequence-specific DNA binding. Methods: Yeast-two-hybrid-screening was used to identify U19/EAF2-binding partners. Co-immunoprecipitation and mammalian 1-hybrid assay were used to characterize a U19/EAF2-binding partner. Results: FB1, an E2A fusion partner in childhood leukemia, was identified as a binding-partner of U19/EAF2. FB1 also binds to EAF1, the only homologue of U19/EAF2. FB1 also interacts and co-localizes with ELL in the nucleus. Interestingly, FB1 inhibited the transcriptional activity of U19/EAF2 but not EAF1. Conclusions: FB1 is an important binding partner and a functional regulator of U19/EAF2, EAF1, and/or ELL. (c) 2007 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.

Identification of genome organization in the unusual allotetraploid form of Carassius auratus gibelio

The unusual allotetraploid form with unequal contribution of chromosome sets was discovered from the gynogenetic offspring of Carassius auratus gibelio stimulated by red common carp sperm. In this study, genomic in situ hybridization (GISH) and fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) with 45S rDNA probe are used. The GISH results lead to the identification of species-specific chromosomes, which permits to demonstrate the origin and genome organization in the allotetraploid form. Moreover, chromosome localization of 45S rDNA and co-localizations of 45S rDNA and Cyprinus carpio genomic DNA further confirm that one extra 45S rDNA positive chromosome in the allotetraploid form originates from the paternal haploid genome of C carpio, and other 5 45S rDNA-containing chromosomes are from the maternal genome of Carassius auratus gibelio. And, the correlation between 45 rDNA and the nucleolar organizer regions (NORs) is confirmed by silver nitrate staining. The data provide direct experiment evidence that the allotetraploid actually contains three chromosome sets of Carassius auratus gibelio and one chromosome set of C carpio, and will be a useful genetic material for both basic research and breeding practice. (c) 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

In situ study on the control of toxic Microcystis blooms using phytoplanktivorous fish in the subtropical Lake Taihu of China: A large fish pen experiment

Three large fish pens (0.36 km(2) of each) stocked with silver and bighead carp were set up in Meiliang Bay for controlling toxic Microcystis blooms. The responses of plankton communities and food consumption of silver and bighead carp were studied. Crustacean zooplankton were significantly suppressed in the fish pens. Total phytoplankton biomass, Microcystis biomass and microcystin concentration were lower in the fish pens than in the surrounding lake water, but the difference was not statistically significant. The present stocking density of silver plus bighead carp (about 40 g/m(3) in July) was likely too low to achieve an adequate control of Microcystis. Silver carp fed mainly on phytoplankton but bighead carp mainly on zooplankton: mean zooplankton contribution in the gut was 31.5% for silver carp and 64.7% for bighead carp. Compared with previous studies, both carp species preyed upon more zooplankton because of the abundant food resource. Daily rations of silver and bighead carp were estimated by Egger's model in the main growing season. Filtration rate was calculated from the daily ration and the density of plankton in the lake. During May-October, filtration rates of silver and bighead carp for phytoplankton were 0.22-1.53 L g(-1) h(-1) and 0.02-0.68 L g(-1) h(-1), respectively, and filtration rates for zooplankton were 0.24-0.44 L g(-1) h(-1) and 0.08-1.41 L g(-1) h(-1), respectively. Silver carp had a stronger ability of eliminating phytoplankton than bighead carp. To achieve a successful bioniampulation with a minimum effect of ichthyoeutrophication, the stocking proportion of bighead carp should be controlled in the future practice. (c) 2007 Elsevier B.V All rights reserved.

Effects of anti-bursin monoclonal antibody on immunosuppression in the duck (Cherry Valley duck)

To study the immunologic function of bursin, we analyzed the effects of anti-bursin monoclonal antibody (mAb) on the immunosuppression in ducks (Cherry Valley duck) by injecting various doses of the anti-bursin mAb into 13-d duck embryos. After hatch, cell-mediated immune activity and humoral responses were studied using lymphocyte proliferation test, tube agglutination test, and indirect enzyme-linked immuno-sorbent assay to detect anti-Escherichia coli antibodies and antibodies to Riemerella anatipester, respectively. Simultaneously, relative weights (BW-adjusted) of bursa of Fabricius (BF), spleen, and thymus were determined. Additionally, the morphology of BF, spleen, and thymus was examined at various ages using conventional histology. Follicle morphology of BF was analyzed by image analysis. The results indicated that anti-bursin mAb markedly decreased duck lymphocyte proliferation, the antibody-producing ability to bacteria, as well as the relative BF weight. Moreover, the anti-bursin mAb hindered the development of BF follicles.

Cloning and analysis of 16 Rab genes from macronuclear DNA of Euplotes octocarinatus

Rab proteins belong to the largest family of the Ras superfamily of small GTPase that play an important role in intracellular vesicular traffic. So far, almost 60 members of Rab family have been identified in mammalian cells. To further study the diversity and function of Rab protein in evolution, unicellular protozoa ciliates, Euplotes octocarinatus, were used in this study, Rab genes were screened by PCR method from macronuclear DNA of E. octocarinatus. Sixteen Rab genes were obtained. They share 87.6 - 99.5% identities. Highly conserved GTP-binding domains were found. There are some hot regions that diverse sharply in these genes as well.

Characterization of development-related genes for the cestode Bothriocephalus acheilognathi

Differential gene expression of mature and immature Bothriocephalus acheilognathi cestodes was analyzed using the suppression subtractive hybridization technique. Five mature-associated cDNAs were isolated and characterized. Virtual Northern blot and RT-PCR analyses confirmed that four of the five genes were up-regulated in mature parasites. The sequence analysis revealed that one gene encoded the structural protein chorion precursor, and that three encoded functional proteins homologous to yolk ferritin, sodium/hydrogen exchanger and muscin-like protein. Another gene appeared to be specific to B. acheilognathi, encoding a putative metal-bound protein. Although results obtained in the present study are preliminary, the information about the five genes may provide clues for further investigation on the decline in parasite numbers during the maturation of B. acheilognathi.

A C-type lectin associated and translocated with cortical granules during oocyte maturation and egg fertilization in fish

Oocyte maturation and egg fertilization in both vertebrates and invertebrates are marked by orchestrated cytoplasmic translocation of secretory vesicles known as cortical granules. It is thought that such redistribution of cellular content is critical for asymmetrical cell division during early development, but the mechanism and regulation of the process is poorly understood. Here we report the identification, purification and cDNA cloning of a C-type lectin from oocytes of a freshwater fish species gibel carp (Carassius auratus gibelio). The purified protein has been demonstrated to have lectin activity and to be a Ca2+-dependent C-type lectin by hemagglutination activity assay. Immunocytochemistry revealed that the lectin is associated with cortical granules, gradually translocated to the cell surface during oocyte maturation, and discharged to the egg envelope upon fertilization. Interestingly, the lectin becomes phosphorylated on threonine residues upon induction of exocytosis by fertilization and returns to its original state after morula stage of embryonic development, suggesting that this posttranslational modification may represent a critical molecular switch for early embryonic development. (C) 2003 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.