Animal Safety Test of Bacillus thuringiensis BT Protein

[Objectives]To determine the biological safety of BT protein from Bacillus thuringiensis(Bt)fermentation broth to mammals at high doses.[Methods]Healthy mice were randomly divided into 4 groups with 10 mice in each group.The experimental groups were fed with Bt fermentation supernatant at 0.2,0.6 and 1.0 mL/kg,respectively,once a day for 7 consecutive days.The blank control group was fed normally without intragastric administration.[Results]There was no significant difference in blood routine and blood biochemical analysis between the experimental group and the control group.After intragastric administration,the mice were dissected,and no obvious pathological changes were found;the heart,liver,spleen,lung and kidney were taken to make tissue sections,and no pathological changes were found by microscopic observation.[Conclusions]Mice can tolerate high doses of BT protein from B.thuringiensis fermentation broth.

Induced CTL-S15 gene expression by Bacillus thuringiensis declines susceptibility in Spodoptera exigua

It has been reported that C-type lectins(CTLs),which are pattern recognition receptors of the insect innate immunity response,may compete with Cry toxin for the receptor alkaline phosphatase to decrease its toxicity in insects.However,to date,which CTLs affect larval susceptibility to Bt in Spodoptera exigua is not clear.In this study,33 CTL genes were identified from S.exigua.Based on the number of carbohydrate-recognition domains(CRDs)and the domain architectures,they were classified into three groups:(1)nineteen CTL-S(single-CRD),(2)eight immulectin(dual-CRD)and(3)six CTL-X(CRD with other domains).RT-qPCR analysis revealed that expression levels of SeCTL-S15,IML-4 and CTL-X6 were upregulated after challenge with Bt and Cry1Ab.Tissue and developmental stage expression analysis showed that only SeCTL-S15 was mainly expressed in the midgut and larva,respectively.Knockdown of SeCTL-S15 significantly increased Bt susceptibility,as indicated by reduced survival and larval weight.These results suggest that CTL-S15 might play a vital role in the low susceptibility of larvae to Bt in S.exigua.Our results provide new insights into CTL function in insects.

基于Bt毒素的杀虫蛋白理性设计与创新应用策略

Bt毒素是源于苏云金芽孢杆菌(Bacillusthuringiensis)的具有特殊杀虫功能的大分子蛋白,其制剂和转基因作物已广泛用于害虫防治,产生了巨大的经济和社会生态效益。围绕Bt毒素挖掘和提升其应用价值是持续研究的热点,特别是随着Bt毒素结构功能和作用机制日趋明晰,为其功能修饰和创新应用创造了条件,相关研究蓬勃发展,成效显著。大量研究表明,采用定点突变、结构域替换或融合以及抗独特型抗体模拟等策略,是理性设计活性更高、稳定性更强、杀虫谱更广、非靶标生物安全性更高甚至是可用于害虫抗药性治理的有别于母体Bt毒素的突变体、结构杂合体乃至功能效应物抗体等新型杀虫蛋白的有效手段;此外,采用催化毒素活化、驱动毒素靶向受体结合、促进毒素表达以及同源或异源杀虫材料复配或共表达的协同促效等创新增效策略,也是助推Bt毒素应用价值的重要手段。本文总结了Bt毒素结构功能和作用机制,梳理了基于Bt毒素功能修饰的突变体、结构杂合体以及功能效应物抗体等新型杀虫蛋白理性设计和基于Bt毒素功能增效的创新应用策略等相关研究进展,并结合作者团队在模拟Bt毒素杀虫功能效应物抗体靶向设计研发方面的最新成果,探讨了基于Bt毒素的杀虫蛋白理性设计与创新应用策略未来发展动向及潜在可行捷径,为相关研究提供较为全面的最新有价值的文献资料和启发思路。

对黄曲条跳甲高毒力Bt菌株的鉴定及田间药效评价

为了探索蔬菜害虫黄曲条跳甲的生物防治措施,从海南省土壤中分离出的一株对黄曲条跳甲高毒力Bt菌株BS128,根据形态学和分子水平鉴定,明确该菌株属于苏云金芽胞杆菌,含有cry8Ga新型杀虫编码基因。通过室内生物活性评价,苏云金芽胞杆菌BS128菌悬液对黄曲条跳甲3 d的LC50值为60.0093μg/mL,250μg/mL BS128菌悬液9000 mL/hm^(2)土壤处理对黄曲条跳甲防治效果为67.66%(15 d),250μg/mL BS128菌悬液9000 m L/hm^(2)叶面喷雾对黄曲条跳甲7 d和10 d防效分别为61.86%和62.16%。结果显示2株Bt菌株土壤处理防治跳甲效果不低于叶面喷雾防治效果。我们认为利用Bt防治黄曲条跳甲更适用土壤处理,一方面重视了土壤中黄曲条跳甲幼虫的防治,可以减缓苗期成虫的危害;另一方面Bt在土壤中更利于发挥作用,持效期长,避免了叶面喷施Bt受到高温或者强紫外线照射失活。

酸橙内生菌Bacillus thuringiensis Bt028产几丁质酶的发酵条件优化

为了提高分离自酸橙果实中的一株内生细菌Bacillus thuringiensis Bt028产几丁质酶的性能。采用单因素实验方法考察了培养基组成和发酵条件对该菌株产几丁质酶的影响,并在此基础上采用响应面方法对该菌株产几丁质酶的摇瓶发酵条件进行了优化。单因素实验结果表明胶体几丁质浓度、培养温度和初始pH对该菌株产几丁质酶影响明显;响应面试验结果表明,当胶体几丁质浓度为0.8%、酵母粉浓度为1%、初始pH为6.9、接种量3%、装液量为100 mL/250 mL、30℃培养48 h时,该菌株产几丁质酶性能最佳,发酵液中几丁质酶酶活可达10.48 U/mL。研究结果为该菌株几丁质酶的进一步开发与应用奠定了基础。

Bt对棉铃虫天蚕素抗菌肽基因(HacD)转录的影响

抗菌肽是昆虫体液免疫的重要组成部分,对抵御外源致病微生物的侵染具有重要作用。明确苏云金芽胞杆菌Bacillus thuringiensis(Bt)诱导下棉铃虫天蚕素抗菌肽基因(HacD)转录的空间特征和时序特征,有利于进一步了解昆虫体液免疫与棉铃虫抗Bt发展的关联性。本研究测定了HacD cDNA序列,对序列进行了蛋白质翻译,并通过RT-qPCR技术研究了棉铃虫HacD基因在Bt诱导下的转录规律。结果表明,棉铃虫HacD cDNA全长189 bp,其中GC含量为48.15%,肽链由63个氨基酸组成。Bt诱导后棉铃虫幼虫HacD相对转录水平整体呈显著上调趋势,其中脂肪体中HacD的相对转录水平上调最高,其次为血淋巴。Bt对棉铃虫幼虫进行短期诱导后,脂肪体和血淋巴中的HacD基因的相对转录水平均呈持续上调趋势,分别在诱导24 h和18 h时达到最高,随后均持续下调。对幼虫进行持续诱导后,F 0代初孵幼虫、5龄幼虫、蛹和成虫的HacD基因均可以保持上调的转录特性;传代培养获得的F 1代初孵幼虫、5龄幼虫、蛹和成虫的HacD基因转录较F 0代下调,但均高于对照组。综上所述,Bt能够诱导棉铃虫HacD基因转录水平上调。

Complete genome sequence of Bacillus thuringiensis Bt185, a potential soil insect biocontrol agent

Bacillus thuringiensis Bt185 and its insecticidal spectrum-expanded engineering strains are considered as potential biocontrol agents to soil insect Holotrichia parallela,Holotrichia oblita or Anomala corpulenta.Here we reported the complete genome of strain Bt185,it harbors eight plasmids,and plasmid p BT1850294 carries three cry8 genes.

Plant biotechnology:a case study of Bacillus thuringiensis(Bt) and its application to the future of genetic engineered trees

Agricultural productivity may be raised in a sustainable way by many different technologies such as biological fertilizers, soil and water conservation, biodiversity conservation, improved pest control, and changes in land ownership and distribution. Of these measures, biotechnology applications probably hold the most promise in augmenting conventional agricultural productivity, because biotechnology applications give not only the need to increase production, but also protect the environment and conserving natural resources for future generations. Biotechnology applications will have the possibilities to increase productivity and food availability through better agronomic performance of new varieties, including resistance to pests; rapid multiplication of disease-free plants; ability to obtain natural plant products using tissue culture; diagnosis of diseases of plants and livestock; manipulation of reproduction methods increasing the efficiency of breeding; and the provision of incentives for greater participation by the private sector through investments. Insect resistance through the transfer of a gene for resistance fromBacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is one of the most advanced biotechnology applications already being commercialized in many parts of the world. This paper reviews the development and the status ofBt technology and application ofBt transgenic plants in current agriculture, and discusses specific issues related to the transfer of the technology to the future of genetic engineered trees with emphasis on conifers. Key words Agricultural productivity - Bacillus thuringiensis - Genetic engineering - Insect resistance - Trees CLC number Q812 - S763.306 Document code A Biography: Tang Wei (1964-), male, Ph. Doctor, Research associate, Department of Biology, Howell Science Complex, East Carelina University, Greenville, NC 27858-4353, USA.Responsible editor: Chal Ruihai

Degradation of N-Acyl Homoserine Lactone Quorum Sensing Signals by Bacillus thuringiensis AHL Lactonase

Bacterial cells rely on signaling molecules to communicate with others from the same species and induce certain genes in a process known as quorum sensing (QS). A common molecule is N-acyl homoserine lactone (AHL) which is responsible for the expression of virulence and other factors that allow the organisms to compete in a given environment. On the other hand, other bacteria produce certain enzymes such as AHL-lactonase that break down AHL molecules and prevent gene expression of these factors. The aim of this work was to examine the level of degradation of AHL molecules by AHL-lactonase in 62 Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) strains isolated from Middle Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama. N-hexanoyl-homoserine lactone (C6-HSL) and N-3-oxo-hexanoyl homoserine lactone (3-oxo-C6-HSL), which cause Chromobacterium violaceum (CV026) to produce a purple pigment were tested at different concentrations to view the Bt lactonase activity. In addition, PCR was used to test for the presence of the lactonase gene. The results showed that among the 62 Bt strains, there were 58 that possessed the AHL-lactonase (aiiA) gene and 48 strains were able to degrade C6-HSL. At high concentrations of AHL, only 13 strains were able to completely degrade C6-HSL. In addition, degradation of 3-oxo-C6-HSL was weak compared to C6-HSL. The results also revealed that AHL lactonase was thermostable, and it was concluded that the level of degradation varies in Bt strains. Only 13 of the strains studied have potent inhibitory activity against C6-HSL, which may be good to be used in field applications to control agricultural pest.

花生壳生物炭基Bt复合颗粒剂的制备及其性能评价

在采用不同热解温度制备生物炭的基础上,筛选出与Bt相容性好的生物炭和颗粒剂助剂,并运用正交试验优化制剂配方和制备工艺。结果表明,热解温度500℃制备的花生壳生物炭(HS-5)与Bt相容性好。优化后的颗粒剂配方(质量分数)为:Bt菌粉22%、生物炭(HS-5)0.5%、润湿剂拉开粉2%、黏结剂硅酸镁铝2%、崩解剂氯化钠2%。最优制粒工艺条件为:筛孔粒径1.0 mm,40℃条件下烘干40 min。所得颗粒剂各项指标符合国家标准。该研究为生物炭与Bt联合应用提供了参考。

General Evaluation of Biocide （Bt-ASF-1） Produced from Iraqi Isolate of Bacillus thuringiensis

General evaluation of isolate Bacillus thuringiensis （Bt-ASF-1） used as biocide in meddle scale application was conducted. Some morphological and confirmation tests were achieved. The sensitivity tests had been accomplished by diffusion and dilution techniques to determine the response of isolate against the antibiotics. The results of diffusion tests showed to the sensitivity of bacteria to antibiotics of cefixime, erythromycin, gentamicin and tetracycline respectively. It was resistant to trimethoprim sulfonamide （TMP）, bacitracin, penicillin and all its generations, and moderate resistance to nalidixic acid. Minimum Inhibitory Concentration （MIC） for amoxicillin was ranged between 30-40 pg/mL and these results are an approximation of the universal findings. Curing experiments showed the effective role of sodium dodecyl sulfate （SDS） （1.5%） comparing with temperature. The bacterial cells became sensitive to amoxicillin and TMP. The curing by temperature did not differ significantly from control treatment in plasmid pattern or antibiotics response. Plasmid profile referring that curing by SDS has been caused disturbance in beta -lactamase genes through the sensitivity to amoxicillin and remaining resistance to ampicillin. Curing isolate by SDS also became more sensitive to nalidixic acid, erythromycin and tetracycline respectively. It was found from the curing treatments the complexity distribution of r-genes between different plasmid size and chromosome but not effect on their insecticidal ability.

Susceptibility of Ostrinia furnacalis to Bacillus thuringiensis and Bt Corn Under Long-Term Laboratory Selection

The susceptibility of the Asian corn borer, Ostrinia furnacalis to Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) formulation and Bt corn was evaluated using insect bioassays for 6 years. Four strains of O. furnacalis were developed by laboratory selection from the laboratory strain reared on a non-agar semi-artificial diet. The RR-1 strain was exposed to a commercial formulation of B. thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki (Btk) incorporated into the artificial diet,the RR-2 strain was exposed to Bt corn (MON810) tissue incorporated into the diet, and the SS-1 and SS-2 strains were reared on the standard diet with or without non-Bt corn tissues material. Decreasing susceptibility of O. furnacalis to Bt and to Bt corn were found in each selected strain although the ED50 and larval weight fluctuated from generation to generation. The resistance of Bt-exposed strain (RR-1) to Btk increased 48-fold by generation 39; the Bt corn-exposed strain (RR-2) increased its resistance 37-fold to Btk by generation 24. No larvae of SS-1 survived when they were exposed to the leaves of Bt corn, Bt11 and MON810. However, 2-54% of the RR-1 (generation 46) and RR-2 (generation 20) larvae survived a 3 day-exposure to the leaves of Bt11 and MON810. The survival of both selected strains on Bt corn silk increased by 10-69%, and the larval weights after many generations selection were increased by 15-22% compared with the unselected susceptible strain. The young larvae were much more susceptible to Bt than older larvae. The highest mortality occurred when the larvae were exposed to Bt at the neonate stage. All of the results suggested that ACB could not only develop resistance to Bt preparation but also to Bt corn. Bt had significant effects on the growth and development of Asian corn borer than on the larval mortality. In order to maintain the long-term effectiveness of Bt pesticide and Bt corn, the resistance management should pay much attention to the larvae that may have opportunities to grow and developed on non-Bt corn or alternate hosts before they attack the Bt corn plants and the survival of larvae after Bt application.

Influence of Formate on Bioactivity Material-thuringiensin Synthesized by Bacillus thuringiensis YBT-032

The biological method to synthesize thuringiensin and the influence of formate on thuringiensin biosynthesis were investigated. Addition of 1.00 g/L formate to growth medium of bacillus thuringiensis YBT-032 resulted in significant enhancements in productions of citrate, α -ketoglutarate, intracellular adenine and thuringiensin. These results demonstrate that added formate attends metabolism of cell, facilitates carbon metabolic flux in tricarboxylic acid cycle and hexose monophosphate pathway. As a carbon source, formate facilitates cell growth, increases glucose consumption and enhances the ability of cell to synthesis adenine analogues, and subsequently thuringiensin. Thuringiensin production rate significantly enhanced from 6.44 to 8.46 mg·g^-1 · h and transformation ratio from glucose to thuringiensin increased by 43.30%.

Introduction of Bacillus thuringiensis(Bt)gene does not reduce potassium use efficiency of Bt transgenic cotton(Gossypium hirsutum L.)

Background:Potassium(K)deficiency has become a common field production problem following the widespread adoption of Bacillus thuringiensis(Bt)transgenic cotton(Gossypium hirsutum L.)worldwide.The purpose of this study was to clarify whether the introduction of Bt gene directly reduces the K-use efficiency of cotton to induce K deficiency.Results:The cotton variety,Jihe 321(wild type,WT)and its two Bt(Cry1Ac)-transgenic overexpression lines(OE-29317,OE-29312)were studied in field with low soil-test K+(47.8 mg·kg^(−1)).In the field with low soil-test K+,only OE-29317 had less biomass and K+accumulation than the WT at some growth stages.Both Bt lines produced similar or even greater seed cotton yield than WT in the field.When the Bt gene(~70%)in OE-29317 and OE-29312 plants was silenced by virus-induced gene silencing(VIGS),the VIGS-Bt plants did not produce more biomass than VIGSgreen fluorescent protein(control)plants.Conclusions:The introduction of Bt gene did not necessarily hinder the K use efficiency of the cotton lines under this study.

一株苏云金芽孢杆菌(Bacillus thuringiensis)的分离与鉴定

利用醋酸盐对苏云金芽孢杆菌芽孢萌发的选择性抑制特性 ,采用选择性培养基从土壤中分离苏云金芽孢杆菌 .对分离菌株的个体形态、生理生化特点进行了分类研究 ,确定该菌株即为苏云金杆菌 .采用改进的培养基培养伴胞晶体 ,证明该培养基可在

有机溶剂对苏云金芽孢杆菌(Bacillus thuringiensis)几丁质酶的影响

以苏云金芽孢杆菌(Bt)的发酵液为材料,经硫酸铵分级分离、DEAE-32离子交换柱层析分离,获得部分纯化的Bt几丁质酶(EC3. 2. 1. 14)制剂.研究了几种有机溶剂对Bt几丁质酶的影响.结果表明,甲醇、丙三醇、甲醛和戊二醛对几丁质酶有抑制作用;乙醇、丙醇、乙二醇和二甲亚砜在低浓度时对酶有激活作用,随着浓度的升高表现出抑制作用;二氧六环的浓度低于 5%时,对酶的影响不明显,而高于 5%时,对酶则有激活作用;丙酮对酶有激活作用. 图 1参

苏云金芽胞杆菌(Bacillus thuringiensis)几丁质酶的分离纯化及酶学性质

以苏云金芽胞杆菌为材料 ,通过硫酸铵沉淀分级分离、DEAE - 32离子交换柱层析初步纯化 ,获得比活力为15 0 .5Umg-1的酶制剂 .研究酶催化胶体几丁质水解的反应时间和酶量对酶活力的关系 ,探讨酶催化胶体几丁质的最适条件 .温度和 pH对酶活力的影响和酶的热稳定性及酸碱稳定性的结果表明 :酶催化胶体几丁质水解的的最适pH为 5 .6、最适温度为 5 8℃ .该酶在pH 4 .5～ 6 .5区域稳定 ,而在pH >8能很快失活 ;在 5 5℃以下处理 30min ,酶活力保持不变 ;高于 5 5℃ ,酶快速失活 .图 5参

八字地老虎高毒力苏云金杆菌(Bacillus thuringiensis)菌株的筛选

摘要：苏云金杆菌是应用最广泛的昆虫病原微生物。文章采用叶片浸渍法，室内用50株Bt菌株对4～5日龄八字地老虎幼虫进行生物测定。结果表明，菌株Btl5、Bt43、Bt47、Bt65、Bt66对八字地老虎幼虫有较高毒力，其中以茵株Btl5毒力最高，其对低龄八字地老虎幼虫杀虫效果可达90％~X上，在第5、7、10天毒力回归方程分别为产28．61353x一177．58825（,-=0．944799），y=37．42650x一226．25199（r=0．983670），y=36．72547x一206．81374（r=0．931267）；其中Lcso分别为9~10’、2．4~10’、0．98~10’efu·mL～。在5×10。、1~10。efu·mL。浓度下，其LT50、u、，o和u、，0分别为2．23、2．75、3．73d；4．28、6．19、10．55d。表明该菌株是一株对八字地老虎有很好生物防治应用前景的Bt菌株。

Bacillus thuringiensis营养期杀虫蛋白Vip3与其转基因植物研究进展

苏云金芽孢杆菌(Bacillus thuringiensis,Bt)是目前应用最多的生物杀虫剂。它能够产生多种杀虫因子,其中,最主要的是杀虫晶体蛋白(Insecticidal Crystal Proteins,ICPs)和营养期杀虫蛋白(Vegetative insectici-dal protein,Vip)。当前,大部分商业化利用的转基因作物均为杀虫晶体蛋白类,随着这些转基因作物种植面积的扩大,害虫对这些较为单一的杀虫蛋白产生抗性已成为一个严峻的问题。Vip3是Vip杀虫蛋白中的一类,不形成蛋白晶体,和ICPs在进化上没有同源性;其对鳞翅目、鞘翅目和同翅目等害虫具有毒杀作用,抗虫谱较广。目前,已经把Vip3基因导入了水稻、玉米和棉花等多种作物中,为作物抗虫育种、延缓害虫产生抗性和减少作物产量损失等带来新的前景。

苏云金芽孢杆菌Bacillus thuringiensis LSZ9408菌株发酵特性的研究

本文研究了苏云金芽孢杆菌 LSZ94 0 8菌株的发酵特性 ,2 4 h菌体浓度达最大 ,2 8- 40 h菌体浓度稳定 ,4 0 h后菌体浓度下降 ,发酵液 p H值先降后升 ,最高达 p H7.8,2 0 h达到碳氮源利用高峰 ,2 8h后氮含量回升 ,糖含量基本不变。