[ Objective ] The purpose was to provide a reference for crossbreeding of grass carp. [ Method] We conducted hybridization between Ctenopharyngodon ideUus （ ♀ ） and Elopichthys bambusa ♂ ） by artificial methods. ...[ Objective ] The purpose was to provide a reference for crossbreeding of grass carp. [ Method] We conducted hybridization between Ctenopharyngodon ideUus （ ♀ ） and Elopichthys bambusa ♂ ） by artificial methods. The process of embryo and postembryonic development were observed and recorded. [ Result ] The fertilization rate, hatching rate and survival rate of the hybrid F1 were （75.8 ± 6. 2）%, （41.9 ± 8.2）% and （9.3± 3.7）%, respectively. At the water temperature of 20.1 -21.6℃, the larvae was hatched for about 34 h and 25 rain after fertilization. The whole length of newly-hatched larvae of the hybrid Fl was （5.8 ± 0.12） mm. The larvae could feed rotifer and unicellular algae after 3 or 4 days hatching. Postembryonic development of the hybrid at the formation of scales, lasted for 65 days when the young was（74.0 ± 2.1 ） mm in whole length. [ Conclusion] The embryonic development of hybrid F1 was intermediate to their parents, the form of the hybrid F1 was similar to that of their female line of grass carp. The growth rate of larva was faster than that of grass carp and similar to that of their paternal fish.展开更多
[ Objective] This study aimed to investigate the biochemical and genetic characteristics of F1 hybrids of Ctenopharyngodon idellus ♀× Elopichthys bambusa ♂ - [ Method ] By using vertical polyacrylamide gel elec...[ Objective] This study aimed to investigate the biochemical and genetic characteristics of F1 hybrids of Ctenopharyngodon idellus ♀× Elopichthys bambusa ♂ - [ Method ] By using vertical polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis technology, three isozymes （LDH, EST, MDH） in nine tissues （heart, brain, eyes, liver, kidney, spleen, fin, muscle, plasma） of F1 hybrids of C. ideUus and parents were compared. [Result] Three isozymes in F1 hybrids of ♀× E. bambusa ♀ were analyzed; differences in isozyme and proteins between F1 hybrids idellus ♀× E. bambusa ♀ exhibited varying degrees of tissue-specificity; isozymes and proteins in F, hybrids were signiticandy different from the parents. [ Conclusion] These nine differences could be used as indicators to identify F1 hybrids and parents.展开更多
Copper(Cu)is a trace element,essential for fish growth.In the current study,in addition to growth performance,we first explored the effects of Cu on collagen synthesis and myofiber growth and development in juvenile g...Copper(Cu)is a trace element,essential for fish growth.In the current study,in addition to growth performance,we first explored the effects of Cu on collagen synthesis and myofiber growth and development in juvenile grass carp(Ctenopharyngodon idella).A total of 1080 fish(11.16±0.01 g)were randomly divided into 6 treatments(3 replicates per treatment)to receive five doses of organic Cu which were Cu citrate(CuCit)at 0.99(basal diet),2.19,4.06,6.15,and 8.07 mg/kg,and one dose o inorganic Cu(CuSO_(4)·5H_(2)O at 3.15 mg/kg),for 9 weeks.The results showed appropriate Cu level(4.06 mg kg)enhanced growth performance,improved nutritional Cu status,and downregulated Cu-transporting ATPase 1 mRNA levels in the hepatopancreas,intestine,and muscle of juvenile grass carp.Meanwhile collagen content in fish muscle was increased after Cu intake,which was probably due to the following pathways:(1)activating CTGF/TGF-β1/Smads signaling pathway to regulate collagen transcription;(2upregulating of La ribonucleoprotein domain family 6(LARP6)mRNA levels to regulate translation initiation;(3)increasing proline hydroxylase,lysine hydroxylase,and lysine oxidase activities to regulate posttranslational modifications.In addition,optimal Cu group increased myofiber diameters and the frequency of myofibers with diameter>50μm,which might be associated with upregulation of cyclin B cyclin D,cyclin E,proliferating cell nuclear antigen,myogenic determining factor(MyoD),myogenic factor 5,myogenin(MyoG),myogenic regulatory factor 4 and myosin heavy chain(MyHC)and down regulation of myostatin mRNA levels,increasing protein levels of MyoD,MyoG and MyHC in fish muscle Finally,based on percentage weight gain(PWG),serum ceruloplasmin(Cp)activity and collagen conten in fish muscle,Cu requirements were determined as 4.74,4.37 and 4.62 mg/kg diet(CuCit as Cu source of juvenile grass carp,respectively.Based on PWG and Cp activity,compared to CuSO_(4)·5H_(2)O,the efficacy of CuCit were 131.80%and 115.38%,respectively.Our findings provide new insights into Cu supple mentation to promote muscle growth in fish,and help improve the overall productivity of aquaculture.展开更多
Grass carp hemorrhagic disease caused by grass carp reovirus(GCRV)results in significant economic losses to the global grass carp aquaculture industry.Oral vaccination is an ideal choice for disease precaution in aqua...Grass carp hemorrhagic disease caused by grass carp reovirus(GCRV)results in significant economic losses to the global grass carp aquaculture industry.Oral vaccination is an ideal choice for disease precaution in aquaculture.However,oral vaccine can be degraded in the gut.Therefore,the selection of loading materials is essential.In this study,the S6 and S7 fragments(encoding the outer capsid protein VP4 and fibronectin VP56 of GCRV)and grass carp interferons(IFNs),including IFN1,IFN3,and IFNγ2 were used to create DNA vaccines and adjuvants based on pcDNA3.1,respectively.The oral DNA vaccine was encapsulated in poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)(PLGA)and polyvinyl alcohol(PVA)with IFNs.The PLGA-PVA(PP)nano-microspheres were prepared by double emulsionsolvent evaporation technique.Using transmission electron microscopy and dynamic light scattering assays,it was determined the vaccines had a spherical structure with uniform particle size(643.5±35.3 nm).The nanomicrospheres possessed excellent encapsulation efficiency(81.6±2.6%)and loading rate(0.54±0.02%),and simultaneously exhibited negligible hemolytic activity and cell toxicity.The protection rate and tissue viral loads post-GCRV challenge in grass carp were assessed.The oral PP nano-microsphere with pVP4 t pIFN1(PP41)vaccine increased protection rate by 44%compared with the control group and was correlated with relatively low viral loads in the spleen,head kidney,and hindgut.Further,three crucial serum biochemical indexes,total superoxide dismutase(TSOD),complement C3(C3),and lysozyme(LZM),were also dramatically increased.Furthermore,mRNA expressions of representative immune-related genes(IgM,IFN1,IFNγ2,MHC-I,and CD8α)in the head kidney and spleen were significantly enhanced.In addition,mRNA expression of IgT was significantly boosted in the hindgut.The results indicate that DNA vaccine capsulated with PP is effective against GCRV infection.The present study provides insights into a prospective strategy for oral vaccine development in aquaculture.展开更多
基金Supported by Wuhan Science and Technology Plan Projects(2013021001010464)
文摘[ Objective ] The purpose was to provide a reference for crossbreeding of grass carp. [ Method] We conducted hybridization between Ctenopharyngodon ideUus （ ♀ ） and Elopichthys bambusa ♂ ） by artificial methods. The process of embryo and postembryonic development were observed and recorded. [ Result ] The fertilization rate, hatching rate and survival rate of the hybrid F1 were （75.8 ± 6. 2）%, （41.9 ± 8.2）% and （9.3± 3.7）%, respectively. At the water temperature of 20.1 -21.6℃, the larvae was hatched for about 34 h and 25 rain after fertilization. The whole length of newly-hatched larvae of the hybrid Fl was （5.8 ± 0.12） mm. The larvae could feed rotifer and unicellular algae after 3 or 4 days hatching. Postembryonic development of the hybrid at the formation of scales, lasted for 65 days when the young was（74.0 ± 2.1 ） mm in whole length. [ Conclusion] The embryonic development of hybrid F1 was intermediate to their parents, the form of the hybrid F1 was similar to that of their female line of grass carp. The growth rate of larva was faster than that of grass carp and similar to that of their paternal fish.
基金Supported by Project of Project of Science and Technology of Wuhan City(2013021001010464)
文摘[ Objective] This study aimed to investigate the biochemical and genetic characteristics of F1 hybrids of Ctenopharyngodon idellus ♀× Elopichthys bambusa ♂ - [ Method ] By using vertical polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis technology, three isozymes （LDH, EST, MDH） in nine tissues （heart, brain, eyes, liver, kidney, spleen, fin, muscle, plasma） of F1 hybrids of C. ideUus and parents were compared. [Result] Three isozymes in F1 hybrids of ♀× E. bambusa ♀ were analyzed; differences in isozyme and proteins between F1 hybrids idellus ♀× E. bambusa ♀ exhibited varying degrees of tissue-specificity; isozymes and proteins in F, hybrids were signiticandy different from the parents. [ Conclusion] These nine differences could be used as indicators to identify F1 hybrids and parents.
基金This research was financially supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(U21A20266)National Key R&D Program of China(2018YFD0900400,2019YFD0900200)+1 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China for Outstanding Youth Science Foundation(31922086)supported by the earmarked fund for CARS(CARS-45).
文摘Copper(Cu)is a trace element,essential for fish growth.In the current study,in addition to growth performance,we first explored the effects of Cu on collagen synthesis and myofiber growth and development in juvenile grass carp(Ctenopharyngodon idella).A total of 1080 fish(11.16±0.01 g)were randomly divided into 6 treatments(3 replicates per treatment)to receive five doses of organic Cu which were Cu citrate(CuCit)at 0.99(basal diet),2.19,4.06,6.15,and 8.07 mg/kg,and one dose o inorganic Cu(CuSO_(4)·5H_(2)O at 3.15 mg/kg),for 9 weeks.The results showed appropriate Cu level(4.06 mg kg)enhanced growth performance,improved nutritional Cu status,and downregulated Cu-transporting ATPase 1 mRNA levels in the hepatopancreas,intestine,and muscle of juvenile grass carp.Meanwhile collagen content in fish muscle was increased after Cu intake,which was probably due to the following pathways:(1)activating CTGF/TGF-β1/Smads signaling pathway to regulate collagen transcription;(2upregulating of La ribonucleoprotein domain family 6(LARP6)mRNA levels to regulate translation initiation;(3)increasing proline hydroxylase,lysine hydroxylase,and lysine oxidase activities to regulate posttranslational modifications.In addition,optimal Cu group increased myofiber diameters and the frequency of myofibers with diameter>50μm,which might be associated with upregulation of cyclin B cyclin D,cyclin E,proliferating cell nuclear antigen,myogenic determining factor(MyoD),myogenic factor 5,myogenin(MyoG),myogenic regulatory factor 4 and myosin heavy chain(MyHC)and down regulation of myostatin mRNA levels,increasing protein levels of MyoD,MyoG and MyHC in fish muscle Finally,based on percentage weight gain(PWG),serum ceruloplasmin(Cp)activity and collagen conten in fish muscle,Cu requirements were determined as 4.74,4.37 and 4.62 mg/kg diet(CuCit as Cu source of juvenile grass carp,respectively.Based on PWG and Cp activity,compared to CuSO_(4)·5H_(2)O,the efficacy of CuCit were 131.80%and 115.38%,respectively.Our findings provide new insights into Cu supple mentation to promote muscle growth in fish,and help improve the overall productivity of aquaculture.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFF1000302)Major Project of Hubei Hongshan Laboratory(2022hszd011).
文摘Grass carp hemorrhagic disease caused by grass carp reovirus(GCRV)results in significant economic losses to the global grass carp aquaculture industry.Oral vaccination is an ideal choice for disease precaution in aquaculture.However,oral vaccine can be degraded in the gut.Therefore,the selection of loading materials is essential.In this study,the S6 and S7 fragments(encoding the outer capsid protein VP4 and fibronectin VP56 of GCRV)and grass carp interferons(IFNs),including IFN1,IFN3,and IFNγ2 were used to create DNA vaccines and adjuvants based on pcDNA3.1,respectively.The oral DNA vaccine was encapsulated in poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)(PLGA)and polyvinyl alcohol(PVA)with IFNs.The PLGA-PVA(PP)nano-microspheres were prepared by double emulsionsolvent evaporation technique.Using transmission electron microscopy and dynamic light scattering assays,it was determined the vaccines had a spherical structure with uniform particle size(643.5±35.3 nm).The nanomicrospheres possessed excellent encapsulation efficiency(81.6±2.6%)and loading rate(0.54±0.02%),and simultaneously exhibited negligible hemolytic activity and cell toxicity.The protection rate and tissue viral loads post-GCRV challenge in grass carp were assessed.The oral PP nano-microsphere with pVP4 t pIFN1(PP41)vaccine increased protection rate by 44%compared with the control group and was correlated with relatively low viral loads in the spleen,head kidney,and hindgut.Further,three crucial serum biochemical indexes,total superoxide dismutase(TSOD),complement C3(C3),and lysozyme(LZM),were also dramatically increased.Furthermore,mRNA expressions of representative immune-related genes(IgM,IFN1,IFNγ2,MHC-I,and CD8α)in the head kidney and spleen were significantly enhanced.In addition,mRNA expression of IgT was significantly boosted in the hindgut.The results indicate that DNA vaccine capsulated with PP is effective against GCRV infection.The present study provides insights into a prospective strategy for oral vaccine development in aquaculture.
