Effects of antioxidant‑rich Lactiplantibacillus plantarum inoculated alfalfa silage on rumen fermentation, antioxidant and immunity status, and mammary gland gene expression in dairy goats

Background Milk synthesis in lactating animals demands high energy metabolism,which results in an increased production of reactive oxygen metabolites(ROM)causing an imbalance between oxidants and antioxidants thereby inducing oxidative stress(OS)on the animals.To mitigate OS and postpartum disorders in dairy goats and gain insight into the impact of dietary choices on redox status during lactation,a feeding trial was conducted using alfalfa silage inoculated with a high-antioxidant strain of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum.Methods Twenty-four Guanzhong dairy goats(38.1±1.20 kg)were randomly assigned to two dietary treatments:one containing silage inoculated with L.plantarum MTD/1(RSMTD-1),and the other containing silage inoculated with high antioxidant activity L.plantarum 24-7(ES24-7).Results ES24-7-inoculated silage exhibited better fermentation quality and antioxidant activity compared to RSMTD-1.The ES24-7 diet elevated the total antioxidant capacity(T-AOC),superoxide dismutase(SOD),glutathione peroxi-dase(GSH-Px),and catalase(CAT)activities in milk,serum,and feces of lactating goats(with the exception of T-AOC in milk).Additionally,the diet containing ES24-7 inoculated silage enhanced casein yield,milk free fatty acid(FFA)content,and vitamin A level in the goats’milk.Furthermore,an increase of immunoglobulin(Ig)A,IgG,IgM,inter-leukin(IL)-4,and IL-10 concentrations were observed,coupled with a reduction in IL-1β,IL-2,IL-6,interferon(IFN)-γ,and tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-αconcentrations in the serum of lactating goats fed ES24-7.Higher concentrations of total volatile fatty acid(VFA),acetate,and propionate were observed in the rumen fluid of dairy goats fed ES24-7 inoculated silage.Moreover,the diet containing ES24-7 inoculated silage significantly upregulated the expression of nuclear factor erythroid 2 like 2(NFE2L2),beta-carotene oxygenase 1(BCO1),SOD1,SOD2,SOD3,GPX2,CAT,glu-tathione-disulfide reductase(GSR),and heme oxygenase 1(HMOX1)genes in the mammary gland,while decreased the levels of NADPH oxidase 4(NOX4),TNF,and interferon gamma(IFNG).Conclusions These findings indicated that feeding L.plantarum 24-7 inoculated alfalfa silage not only improved rumen fermentation and milk quality in lactating dairy goats but also boosted their immunity and antioxidant status by modulating the expression of several genes related to antioxidant and inflammation in the mammary gland.

Global gene expression profiling of perirenal brown adipose tissue whitening in goat kids reveals novel genes linked to adipose remodeling

Background Brown adipose tissue(BAT)is known to be capable of non-shivering thermogenesis under cold stimulation,which is related to the mortality of animals.In the previous study,we observed that goat BAT is mainly located around the kidney at birth,and changes to white adipose tissue(WAT)in the perirenal adipose tissue of goats within one month after birth.However,the regulatory factors underlying this change is remain unclear.In this study,we systematically studied the perirenal adipose tissue of goat kids in histological,cytological,and accompanying molecular level changes from 0 to 28 d after birth.Results Our study found a higher mortality rate in winter-born goat kids,with goat birthing data statistics.Then we used thermal imaging revealing high temperature in goat hips at postnatal 0 d and gradually decrease during 28 d.This is consistent with the region of perirenal BAT deposition and highlights its critical role in energy expenditure and body temperature regulation in goat kids.Additionally,we found a series of changes of BAT during the first 28 d after birth,such as whitening,larger lipid droplets,decreased mitochondrial numbers,and down-regulation of key thermogenesis-related genes(UCP1,DIO2,UCP2,CIDEA,PPARGC1a,C/EBPb,and C/EBPa).Then,we used RNA-seq found specific marker genes for goat adipose tissue and identified 12 new marker genes for BAT and 10 new marker genes for WAT of goats.Furthermore,12 candidate genes were found to potentially regulate goat BAT thermogenesis.The mechanism of the change of this biological phenomenon does not involve a large-scale death of brown adipocytes and subsequent proliferation of white adipocytes.While apoptosis may play a limited role,it is largely not critical in this transition process.Conclusions We concluded that perirenal BAT plays a crucial role in thermoregulation in newborn goat kids,with notable species differences in the expression of adipose tissue marker genes,and we highlighted some potential marker genes for goat BAT and WAT.Additionally,the change from BAT to WAT does not involve a large-scale death of brown adipocytes and subsequent proliferation of white adipocytes.

Diversity of Bmp15 and Gdf9 Genes in White Goat of Guizhou Province and Evolution of the Encoded Proteins

Members of the transforming growth factor-beta superfamily, growth differentiation factor 9 （GDF9） and bone morphogenetic protein 15 （BMP 15）, have crucial roles in fecundity of sheep. Our previous investigation confirmed that the fecundity mutations of sheep presented in highly prolific White goat individuals of Guizhou province. To illuminate other polymorphisms in Bmpl5 and Gdfl） genes and the relationship of these mutations with function, we cloned and characterized the coding region of Bmp15 and Gdfl）. Molecular models of BMP15 and GDF9 mature peptide of White goat were constructed based on the homology of human BMP7 experimental tertiary structure. Two exons encoded prepropeptide of 394 amino acids in BMPI5 and 453 residues in GDF9, respectively. Apart from the FecXs mutation （S99I） in BMP15 and V791 mutation in GDF9 confirmed in White goat previously, other seven and three polymorphism sites were detected from BMP15 and GDF9 mature peptides, respectively. S32G, N66H, S99I/P99I and G107R in BMP15 could be important for the binding of dimer to receptors. Changes of P78Q and V79I in GDF9 might affect the binding of dimer to receptor type t. Comparing the length of BMP 15 and GDF9 prepropeptide in vertebrates, an increase in length of BMP 15 presented along with the protein evolution from fish to mammal and the divergence of the N-terminus residues in matured BMP15 peptide might contribute to the sensitive control on the fertility of animal species with low ovulation rate. These findings gave a valuable explanation for the correlation of mutations in Bmpl5 and Gdfl） genes with the control on fecundity of White goat and supported the notion that they were the pivotal factors in female fertility of White goat in Guizhou province.

Construction and Identification of a Goat Pox Virus Transfer Vector to Express Peste des Petits Ruminants H gene

[Objective] This study was to develop a live vector vaccine of goat pox virus of Peste des petits ruminants(PPR). [Method] Using PCR amplification technique, PPR H gene was obtained, then ligated into pGEM-T easy vector; the recombinants were digested by Nhe Ⅰ and Hind Ⅲ, and ligated into pEGFP-N1-P7.5, yielding the recombinant vector pEGFP-N1-P7.5-H; next the expression cassette EGFP-N1-P7.5-H was first released from recombinant vector pEGFP-N1-P7.5-H by double digestion of Hind Ⅲ and Nhe Ⅰ and ligated into pUC119-TK that was digested by Kpn Ⅰ, yielding the transfer vector pUC119-TK-EGFP-P7.5-H. [Result] Identification and double enzyme digestion showed that the transfer vector pUC119-TK-EGFP-P7.5-H was correctly constructed. From the transfer vector transfected BHK-21 cells which infected GTPV AV41, specific fluorescence was observed at 48th h of transfection. [Conclusion] The construction of goat poxvirus live vector laid a foundation for the live vector vaccine of PPR vaccine.

Cloning and Sequence Analysis of 5′ Flanking Region and Exon of Inhibin α Precursor Gene in Goats

[Objective] The aim of this study was to reveal the relationship between inihibin （INH） α precursor gene and seasonal reproduction of goats, and investigate the evolutionary conservation of INHα precursor gene. [ Method] Cloning and sequence analysis of 5＇ flanking region and exon of inihibinα （INHE） precursor gene in twenty ewes between non-seasonal estrous breed （Haimen goats） and seasonal estrous breed （Anhui white goats） was analyzed in this study. [ Result] Compared with Anhui white goats, INHα precursor gene in Haimen goats had three SNP but no amino acid change, while its nucleotide homology was 99.7% and amino acid homology was 100%. The nucleotide homology of INHα precursor gene in goat, cattle, pig, person, chicken, horse, rat and dog ranged from 12.7% to 96.5%. [ Conclusion] INHα precursor gene tends to be highly conserved in species, and any change of nucleotide and amino acid maybe directly influence the function of the whole gene coding and regulation.

DNA Polymorphisms of 5′-Flanking Region of Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 Gene and Their Association with Reproduction Traits in Goats

Research on the identity of genes and their relationship with traits of economic importance in farm animals could assist in the selection of livestock. In this study, the polymorphisms of insulin-like growth factor 1 （IGF1） gene in 561 goats of ten breeds were detected by polymerase chain reaction （PCR）-single strand conformation polymorphism （SSCP） and their association with litter size and birth weight in three breeds were investigated. The effects of IGF1 polymorphisms on the breeding value for litter size and birth weight were examined using least square methods. Two deletions （CA） were detected in the microsatellite and two mutations （A1637G, T1640C） were found in 5′-flanking regulatory region. No significant association between the polymorphisms in 5′-flanking region of IGF1 and birth weight was found in the three breeds of goats. In Gulin Ma goats, two polymorphisms were found to affect litter size traits. In Chuandong White goats and Guizhou White goats, no significant difference （P0.05） in litter size between goats carrying different genotypes was observed. Further evaluation and confirmation studies in more goat populations with larger sample sizes are necessary.

Exploring the Novel Genetic Variant of PITX1 Gene and Its Effect on Milk Performance in Dairy Goats

Paired-like homeodomain transcription factor 1 （PITX1） plays an important role in pituitary development by indirectly regulating the expression of the GH and PRL genes, and therefore PITX1 gene is regarded as a potential candidate gene for building the relationship between the gene polymorphism and milk traits. The aim of this study was to explore the novel genetic variant in PITX1 gene and its effect on milk performance in dairy goats. Herein, a novel genetic variation （NW_00314033： g.201GA or IVS1＋41GA） located at nt41 position of the first intron of the goat PITX1 gene was reported at the P1 locus, which can be genotyped by the Msp I PCR-RFLP. In the Msp I PCR-RFLP analyis, the GG variant was a major genotype, and the A variant was a minor allele in Guanzhong dairy goats which was at Hardy-Weinberg disequilibrium （chi-square χ2=140, P0.01）. The establishment of associations between different genotypes and milk performance was performed in the analyzed population. A total of three significant associations of the polymorphism with average milk fat content （%） （P=0.045）, morning milk fat content （%） （P=0.049）, and afternoon milk fat content （%） （P=0.050）, were found, respectively. A significant relationship between the polymorphism and average total solid content （P=0.029） was also detected. This novel single nucleotide polymorphism （SNP） extended the spectrum of genetic variation of the goat PITX1 gene, and its significant association with milk performance would benefit from the application of DNA markers related to improving milk performance through marker-assisted selection （MAS） in dairy goats.

Negative effects of long-term feeding of high-grain diets to lactating goats on milk fat production and composition by regulating gene expression and DNA methylation in the mammary gland

Background： It is well known that feeding a high concentrate（HC） diet to lactating ruminants likely induces subacute ruminal acidosis（SARA） and leads to a decrease in milk fat production. However, the effects of feeding a HC diet for long periods on milk fatty acids composition and the mechanism behind the decline of milk fat still remains poorly understood. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of feeding a HC diet to lactating dairy goats on milk fat yield and fatty acids composition with an emphasis on the mechanisms underlying the milk fat depression. Seventeen mid-lactating dairy goats were randomly allocated to three groups. The control treatment was fed a low-concentrate diet（35% concentrate, n = 5, LC） and there were two high-concentrate treatments（65% concentrate, HC）, one fed a high concentrate diet for a long period（19 wks, n = 7, HL）; one fed a high concentrate diet for a short period of time（4 wk, n = 5, HS）. Milk fat production and fatty acids profiles were measured. In order to investigate the mechanisms underlying the changes in milk fat production and composition,the gene expression involved in lipid metabolism and DNA methylation in the mammary gland were also analyzed.Results： Milk production was increased by feeding the HC diet in the HS and HL groups compared with the LC diet（P 〈 0.01）, while the percentage of milk fat was lower in the HL（P 〈 0.05） but not in the HS group. The total amount of saturated fatty acids（SFA） in the milk was not changed by feeding the HC diet, whereas the levels of unsaturated fatty acids（UFA） and monounsaturated fatty acids（MUFA） were markedly decreased in the HL group compared with the LC group（P 〈 0.05）. Among these fatty acids, the concentrations of C15：0（P 〈 0.01）, C17：0（P 〈 0.01）, C17：1（P 〈 0.01）, C18：1 n-9 c（P 〈 0.05）, C18：3 n-3 r（P 〈 0.01） and C20：0（P 〈 0.01） were markedly lower in the HL group, and the concentrations of C20：0（P 〈 0.05） and C18：3 n-3 r（P 〈 0.01） were lower in the HS group compared with the LC group. However, the concentrations of C18：2 n-6 c（P 〈 0.05） and C20：4 n-6（P 〈 0.05） in the milk fat were higher in the HS group. Real-time PCR results showed that the m RNA expression of the genes involved in milk fat production in the mammary gland was generally decreased in the HL and HS groups compared with the LC group. Among these genes, ACSL1, ACSS1 ＆ 2, ACACA, FAS, SCD, FADS2, and SREBP1 were downregulated in the mammary gland of the HL group（P 〈 0.05）, and the expressions of ACSS2, ACACA, and FADS2 m RNA were markedly decreased in the HS goats compared with the LC group（P 〈 0.05）. In contrast to the gene expression, the level of DNA methylation in the promoter regions of the ACACA and SCD genes was increased in the HL group compared with the LC group（P 〈 0.05）. The levels of ACSL1 protein expression and FAS enzyme activity were also decreased in the mammary gland of the HL compared with the LC group（P 〈 0.05）.Conclusions： Long-term feeding of a HC diet to lactating goats induced milk fat depression and FAs profile shift with lower MUFAs but higher SFAs. A general down-regulation of the gene expression involved in the milk fat production and a higher DNA methylation in the mammary gland may contribute to the decrease in milk fat production in goats fed a HC diet for long time periods.

Whole-genome methylation analysis reveals epigenetic variation between wild-type and nontransgenic cloned,ASMT transgenic cloned dairy goats generated by the somatic cell nuclear transfer

Background:SCNT(somatic cell nuclear transfer)is of great significance to biological research and also to the livestock breeding.However,the survival rate of the SCNT cloned animals is relatively low compared to other transgenic methods.This indicates the potential epigenetic variations between them.DNA methylation is a key marker of mammalian epigenetics and its alterations will lead to phenotypic differences.In this study,ASMT(acetylserotonin-Omethyltransferase)ovarian overexpression transgenic goat was produced by using SCNT.To investigate whether there are epigenetic differences between cloned and WT(wild type)goats,WGBS(whole-genome bisulfite sequencing)was used to measure the whole-genome methylation of these animals.Results:It is observed that the different m Cp G sites are mainly present in the intergenic and intronic regions between cloned and WT animals,and their CG-type methylation sites are strongly correlated.DMR(differentially methylated region)lengths are located around 1000 bp,mainly distributed in the exonic,intergenic and intronic functional domains.A total of 56 and 36 DMGs(differentially methylated genes)were identified by GO and KEGG databases,respectively.Functional annotation showed that DMGs were enriched in biological-process,cellularcomponent,molecular-function and other signaling pathways.A total of 10 identical genes related to growth and development were identified in GO and KEGG databases.Conclusion:The differences in methylation genes among the tested animals have been identified.A total of 10 DMGs associated with growth and development were identified between cloned and WT animals.The results indicate that the differential patterns of DNA methylation between the cloned and WT goats are probably caused by the SCNT.These novel observations will help us to further identify the unveiled mechanisms of somatic cell cloning technology,particularly in goats.

Bone Morphogenetic Protein 15 as a Candidate Gene for Prolificacy of Jining Grey Goat

On the basis of the ovine bone morphogenetic protein 15(BMP15)gene,two pairs of primers(PI and P2)were designed to amplify exons 1 and 2 of the BMP15 gene in five randomly selected does of both Angora and Jining Grey goats.The sequences of BMP15 exon 1(P1 amplification)of Angora and Jining Grey goats were identical.There was a 3-nucleotide(CTT)insertion in positions 268 to 270 of goat BMP 15 exon1 compared with that of sheep(GenBank accession number AF236078),which caused a leucine insertion in the 12th position of amino acid sequence.Sequence length of goat BMP 15 exon 2(P2 amplification)was identical with that of sheep(AF236079),but there were seven nucleotide and four amino acid changes between goat and sheep.The nucleotide in the 963rd position of BMP15 exon 2 was A for Angora goat and sheep,and G for Jining Grey goat.Based on this A963G mutation,primer pair P3 was designed to detect single nucleotide polymorphism of BMP15 exon 2 in breeds of high prolificacy(Jining Grey),moderate prolificacy(Boer)and low prolificacy(Angora and Inner Mongolia Cashmere)by polymerase chain reactionsingle strand conformation polymorphism(PCR-SSCP).Three genotypes(AA,AG and GG)were detected in Jining Grey goats,two genotypes(AG and GG)in Boer,and only the AA genotype in Angora and Inner Mongolia Cashmere goats.Sequencing revealed one mutation(A963G)in genotype GG compared with genotype AA,and this mutation resulted in an amino acid change of serine→glycine(S300G).In Jining Grey goats,frequencies of AA,AG and GG genotypes were 0.008,0.059 and 0.933,respectively.Genotypic distributions of the BMP 15 gene were significantly different(P<0.05 or P<0.001)between Jining Grey and Boer,Angora,and Inner Mongolia Cashmere goats.In Jining Grey goats,the does with the GG genotype had 0.71(P<0.05)or 1.57(P<0.05)additional kids than did those with AG or AA genotypes,and does with the AG genotype had 0.86(P<0.05)more kids than did those with the AA genotype.These results tentatively indicate that the BMP15 gene is either a major gene that affects prolificacy in Jining Grey goats,or may be a molecular marker in close linkage with such a gene.

Detection of the FecX^R Mutation of BMP15 Gene in Sheep and Goats

PCR-SSCP was used to detect mutations of bone morphogenetic protein 15(BMP15) gene in both high prolificacy(Small Tail Han sheep,Hu sheep,Jining Grey goat and Boer goat) and low prolificacy breeds(Dorset sheep,Texel sheep,Inner Mongolia Cashmere goat and Angora goat).Both the nucleotide sequences and the amino acid sequences were compared in amplification fragments of both Small Tail Han sheep and Jining Grey goat.The results indicated that none of the four sheep and the four goat breeds carried the same FecXR mutation of the BMP15 gene as do Rasa Aragonesa sheep.The nucleotide sequence of Small Tail Han sheep was completely identical with that of the sheep BMP15 sequence(GenBank AF236079,NM001114767).Three base substitutions(T529G,C530G and T576C) and two amino acid changes(V155G and S171P) were found in Jining Grey goat compared with Small Tail Han sheep.The FecXR mutation of the BMP15 gene had no significant effect on high prolificacy of Small Tail Han sheep, Hu sheep,Jining Grey goat and Boer goat.

Molecular Characterization and Expression Pattern of Rheb Gene in Inner Mongolia Cashmere Goat(Capra hircus)

As one member of the Ras super family, Rheb is an upstream regulator of mTOR signaling pathway, which regulates the process of cell-growth, proliferation and differentiation. In order to study the relationship between Rheb and mTOR in Inner Mongolian Cashmere goat （Capra hircus） cells, Ras homolog enriched in brain （Rheb） gene eDNA was amplified by RT-PCR. It is 555 bp in length and includes the complete ORF encoding 184 amino acids （GenBank accession no. HM569224）. The full eDNA nucleotide sequence has a 99% identity with that of sheep, 98% with cattle and 93% with human while their amino acids sequence shares identity with 98, 97 and 97% of them, correspondingly. The bioinformatics analysis showed that Rheb has a Ras family domain, two casein kinase II phosphorylation sites, two ATP/GTP-binding sites motifA （P-loop）, a prenyl group binding site （CAAX box）. Tissue-specific expression analysis performed by semi- quantitative RT-PCR. The Rheb gene was expressed in all the tested tissues and the highest level ofmRNA accumulation was detected in brain, suggesting that Rheb played an important role in goat cells.

Research Progress of Gene Polymorphism of Guizhou Black Goat

Guizhou black goat is the second-largest breed of goat in Guizhou, an important part of ecosystem of karst region. Constructing cladogTam of black goat and Guizhou local goat with molecular biological technique, we found some functional genes related to reproduction and growth of black goat, such as FSHR, LHβ, GDF9, MSTN, POU1F1, GFI1B, etc. In view of the genetic relations between Guizhou black goat and other local goats, we reviewed the research status and progress of gene polymorphism of FSHR, LHβ,GDF9, MSTN, POU1F1, GFI1B, and prospected the research field of molecular properties of the breed resource.

ASIP基因及其重组蛋白对山羊脂肪细胞脂肪沉积的效应

为探索ASIP基因对山羊脂肪沉积的效应,本研究采集波杂山羊(BZ)和酉州乌羊(YZ)组织,并使用体外培养的山羊前脂肪细胞,采用基因克隆、实时荧光定量(qRT-PCR)、油红O染色等方法,检测ASIP基因在山羊组织和体外培养分化脂肪细胞中的表达规律,以及脂质生成关键基因在山羊脂肪和肌肉组织中的表达情况,分析重组ASIP蛋白对山羊脂肪细胞分化过程中脂滴形成及脂质生成关键基因表达的影响。结果表明,ASIP基因在山羊体组织中广泛表达,在肾脏和白色脂肪中的表达量最高;ASIP基因在山羊脂肪细胞分化6 d时显著升高(P<0.05),8 d时达到最高值。PPARG、LEPTIN和ATRN基因在YZ肾脂中的表达量显著高于BZ(P<0.05);PPARG、FASN和ATRN基因在BZ骨骼肌中的表达量显著高于YZ(P<0.05),FABP4和SREBP1基因的表达在两品种羊之间无显著差异。重组ASIP蛋白处理诱导山羊脂肪细胞在8 d出现明显脂肪滴,显著提高了细胞内甘油三酯含量(TG)(P<0.05),并显著或极显著上调脂肪细胞中脂质合成关键基因(PPARG、LEPTIN、FASN、FABP4、SREBP1和ATRN)的表达量。综上,ASIP基因及重组ASIP蛋白对山羊脂肪细胞的脂肪沉积可能具有正向调控作用。本研究结果为进一步解析ASIP基因调控山羊脂肪沉积机制提供了重要理论基础。

藏西北绒山羊子宫内膜容受性相关基因和可变剪接事件的综合分析

背景:藏西北绒山羊子宫内膜容受性是胚胎植入的关键因素,目前对于藏西北绒山羊子宫内膜容受性相关基因表达及可变剪接的认识还未明确。目的:分析并挖掘藏西北绒山羊子宫内膜容受性相关的基因和可变剪接事件。方法:在妊娠第5天和第15天(分别代表容受前子宫内膜组和容受性子宫内膜组),分别随机选取3只藏西北绒山羊,采集子宫内膜组织,苏木精-伊红染色观察组织形态,免疫组织化学检测子宫内膜容受性标志蛋白白血病抑制因子、血管内皮生长因子的表达水平;提取子宫内膜组织总RNA,质量检测合格后进行转录组测序,寻找差异表达的mRNA、长链非编码RNA、环状RNA和miRNA,进行功能预测,并分析与子宫内膜容受性相关的可变剪接mRNA和长链非编码RNA。结果与结论:(1)与容受前子宫内膜组比较,容受性子宫内膜组子宫内膜组织中白血病抑制因子和血管内皮生长因子蛋白的表达水平明显升高;(2)测序结果显示,差异表达基因多为mRNA和长链非编码RNA,包括250个上调的mRNA、193个上调的长链非编码RNA、135个下调的mRNA和123个下调的长链非编码RNA,显著富集于Wnt、Hedgehog和Hippo信号通路;(3)可变剪接事件分析显示有8个差异表达的可变剪接转录本,均为mRNA分子,其中2个下调、6个上调,与血管内皮生长因子受体信号、细胞运动和胚胎发育有关。

共表达口蹄疫病毒vp1基因和山羊IFN-γ基因的重组山羊痘病毒的构建

将山羊IFN-γ基因插入到含有口蹄疫病毒(FMDV)vp1基因的山羊痘病毒(GPV)转移载体PTK-vp1中,获得含有FMDVvp1基因和山羊IFN-γ基因的重组转移载体pTK-vp-IFNγ,以本实验室构建的表达β-半乳糖苷酶基因(LacZ)的山羊痘重组病毒rAV41-LacZ为亲本毒,与转移载体pTK-vp-IFNγ共同转染犊牛睾丸细胞进行同源重组,通过7轮反向蓝白斑筛选,产生重组山羊痘病毒rAV41-VP-IFNγ,通过PCR和间接免疫荧光实验证实获得了能够稳定表达FMDVvp1和山羊IFN-γ的重组山羊痘病毒。

山羊IFN-γ基因的克隆表达与多克隆抗体制备

为获得山羊IFN-γ重组蛋白,提取山羊外周血淋巴细胞总RNA,反转录得到cDNA,以此为模板经PCR扩增获得IFN-γ的ORF区,构建重组克隆载体。经PCR扩增得到编码山羊IFN-γ成熟肽的基因序列,连入重组表达载体pET-32a,转入BL21(Codon Plus)感受态细胞中,测序并分析。重组表达载体经IPTG诱导后,对产物进行SDS-PAGE分析,并过镍柱纯化。用获得的纯化蛋白免疫家兔制备抗体。结果显示,编码山羊IFN-γ成熟肽部分的片段长432bp;SDS-PAGE分析显示,融合蛋白大小约为34.9ku,在30℃条件下,以0.3mmol/L的IPTG诱导6h,可得到大量可溶性表达的目的蛋白;间接ELISA测定制得的多克隆抗体效价为1∶106。

Overexpression of IGF2R and IGF1R mRNA in SCNT-produced Goats Survived to Adulthood

The procedure of somatic cell nuclear transfer （SCNT） is likely to affect the expression level of growth-related genes especially imprinting genes. In this study, expressions of growth-related genes including three imprinting genes （H19, IGF2, and IGF2R） and four non-imprinting genes （IGF1, IGFIR, GHR, and GHSR） in adult nuclear transferred （NT） goats were investigated by real-time PCR. The expressions of these genes in adult clones were found largely normal, but IGF2R and IGFIR were more highly expressed in cloned goats than in non-NT goats （P 〈 0.01）. Analysis on mono-allelic expression pattern of imprinting genes indicated that mono-allelic expression patterns of H19 and IGF2 in cloned goats were similar to that in non-NT goats. In addition, the sequence of goat IGF2 gene and the putative amino acid sequence were obtained. The 986 nucleotide cDNA of goat IGF2 gene contained an open-reading frame of 540 nucleotides coding for 179 amino acids. Both cDNA sequence and amino acid sequence of IGF2 in goat showed their higher homology with that in sheep than in cattle; the partial cDNA fragments of H19, IGF2R, GHSR, IGFIR, and GHR in goat were also cloned and sequenced, which shared higher sequence identities with those in sheep than in cattle.

鳙goat基因序列特征及其时空表达模式分析

【目的】探究鳙的ghrelin O-acyltransferase(goat)基因序列特征及时空表达模式,解析goat基因的潜在生物学功能。【方法】通过RACE扩增得到goat基因cDNA全长序列,采用实时荧光定量PCR对其在早期发育阶段、各组织和冬夏季4个组织(脑、肠道、肌肉和肝脏)中的表达特征进行检测;结合原位杂交和免疫组化技术分别从基因和蛋白水平解析goat基因在肠组织中的分布特征,并通过实时荧光定量PCR评估goat基因及通路相关基因的共表达模式。【结果】鉴定得到goat基因cDNA序列全长2255 bp,开放阅读框(ORF)长1116 bp,共编码371个氨基酸残基。推导氨基酸序列含7个跨膜结构域,并包含参与催化的天冬酰胺(第251位)和组氨酸(第282位)。同源比对分析发现鳙GOAT氨基酸序列与鲤科鱼类相似度极高。鳙goat基因在早期孵化时和出膜后5 d的表达水平均显著高于其他时期(P<0.05,下同);成体组织差异表达分析发现goat基因在肠道中表达量最高;goat基因在夏季脑、肠道和肌肉组织的相对表达量均显著高于冬季。原位杂交试验结果显示goat基因在肠道中表达信号较强,且肠道切片的免疫组化试验显示肠黏膜中存在GOAT与GHRL共定位的阳性信号。goat基因与生长激素的合成、分泌和作用通路(ko04935)中相关基因存在共表达关系。【结论】goat基因具有MBOAT家族的典型结构特征,可能通过与摄食相关基因(ghrl等)协作来参与鳙摄食调控和生长代谢适应等生物学过程。

Hoxc13 Expression Pattern in Cashmere Goat Skin During Hair Follicle Development

Hoxc13 has an important role in controlling hair formation. In this study, we examine the Hoxc13 RNA expression pattern of skin during embryo development. The result indicated that changes of the Hoxe13 gene expression and thickness of skin have a similar trend during hair follicle morphogenesis. In interpreting these results, we investigated whether the regulation motifs is in Hoxc13 intron, which is a 5.4 kb fragment. To blast with other mammals, we found a very conservative region in all mammal animals and two regions in livestock, such as cow, sheep, horse, dog, and so on, which are not in other Hox genes. We have examined putative pre-miRNA in this region, providing an entry point for elucidating currently unknown mechanisms that are required for regulating quantitative levels of Hoxc13 gene expression.