[Objective] The aim of this paper is to investigate the influences of exogenous 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-aLA) application on the growth and mechanism of winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.) before winter. [Meth...[Objective] The aim of this paper is to investigate the influences of exogenous 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-aLA) application on the growth and mechanism of winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.) before winter. [Method] For this purpose a split-plot experimental design with four treatments of seed soaking with 0,25,50 and 75 mg/L ALA solution (CK,A1,A2 and A3) was carried out from October 2009 to January 2010 in order to observe the influences upon the growth and relevant physiological indexes of Zhongshuang 9. [Result] Seed soaking with ALA solution significantly promotes the growth of double-9 before winter,which is probably due to the fact that ALA application enhances its photosynthesis,absorption of nutrients,and its anti-oxidation abilities. The research also finds that ALA treatment notably increases its photosynthetic pigment contents,root activities,leaf nitrate reductase activities,soluble sugar contents,antioxidase activities,and significantly decreases malondialdehyde(MDA) content. [Conclusion] These results indicate that seed soaking with 50 mg/L ALA solution might have a potential application in increasing the productivity of winter oilseed rape in agricultural management.展开更多
[Objective] The kinetic characteristics of alliinase was studied to select the optimum reaction performance. [Method] Alliinase activity was measured to analysis the influence of temperature, pH, substrate concentrati...[Objective] The kinetic characteristics of alliinase was studied to select the optimum reaction performance. [Method] Alliinase activity was measured to analysis the influence of temperature, pH, substrate concentration and metal iron. [Result] Alliinase was an enzyme with thermal instability. Its optimum reaction temperature was 29℃ and pH value was 6.1. The Vmax was 0. 439 IU/mg and Km was 0.483 mmol/L by using natural extract as substrate. Alliinase activity was activated when the K^+ , Mg^2+ , Na^+ and Cd^2+ existed and alliinase activity was inhibited when Cu^2+ existed. [Condusion] Results showed that the kinetic characteristics of alliinase supply the academic foundation for development and application of garlic medical products.展开更多
[Objective] The research aimed to breed the high-yield production strain of cellulase.[Method] Aspergillus niger was used as the starting strain,and a high-yield production strain of cellulase was selected after UV mu...[Objective] The research aimed to breed the high-yield production strain of cellulase.[Method] Aspergillus niger was used as the starting strain,and a high-yield production strain of cellulase was selected after UV mutation treatment.[Result] Under the suitable condition,the strain 2(15) with the highest CMC production capacity was selected,which nearly increased 50% than that of the starting strain.[Conclusion] The research provided the foundation for its appliation in the feed production in the future.展开更多
AIM To clarify the mechanisms involved in the critical endoplasmic reticulum(ER) stress initiating unfolded protein response pathway modified by melatonin.METHODS Hepatoma cells, Hep G2, were cultured in vitro. Flow c...AIM To clarify the mechanisms involved in the critical endoplasmic reticulum(ER) stress initiating unfolded protein response pathway modified by melatonin.METHODS Hepatoma cells, Hep G2, were cultured in vitro. Flow cytometry and TUNEL assay were used to measure Hep G2 cell apoptosis. Western blotting and quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction methods were used to determine the protein and messenger RNA levels of ER stress and apoptosis related genes' expression, respectively. Tissue microarray construction from patients was verified by immunohistochemical analysis.RESULTS In the present study, we first identified that melatoninselectively blocked activating transcription factor 6(ATF-6) and then inhibited cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) expression, leading to enhanced liver cancer cell apoptosis under ER stress condition. Dramatically increased CCAAT-enhancer-binding protein homologous protein level, suppressed COX-2 and decreased Bcl-2/Bax ratio by melatonin or ATF-6 si RNA contributed the enhanced Hep G2 cell apoptosis under tunicamycin (an ER stress inducer) stimulation. In clinical hepatocellular carcinoma patients, the close relationship between ATF-6 and COX-2 was further confirmed.CONCLUSION These findings indicate that melatonin as a novel selective ATF-6 inhibitor can sensitize human hepatoma cells to ER stress inducing apoptosis.展开更多
Surface-modified poly(butadiene)urethane (PBTU) films with silk fibroin (SF) were prepared by simple chemical method under the normal temperature. The physical properties and biological behaviour of the SF-modified PB...Surface-modified poly(butadiene)urethane (PBTU) films with silk fibroin (SF) were prepared by simple chemical method under the normal temperature. The physical properties and biological behaviour of the SF-modified PBTU film were evaluated. The results showed that the SF-modified PBTU films kept the tenacity and pliability very well, and could overcome rigid and brittle weaks of silk fibroin films. The morphology of SF in the PBTU film was dendritic aggregations, and the water-contact angle measurement indicated that the surface hydrophilicity of modified films was apparently enhanced. The biocompatibility of PBTU films was improved due to the change of surface components. The degree of platelet adhesion and the cell viability of rat embryo dermal fibroblasts seeded on PBTU films, SF films, and SF-modified PBTU films were measured by counting platelets before and after they contacted the films and MTT assay, respectively. The results indicated that platelet adhesion resistance and cell viability on the modified film were greatly superior to those on the PBTU film and the compound interface had good stability in the air.展开更多
This study examined the effects of dietary α-tocopheryl acetate supplementation on antioxidant enzyme activities and fillet quality in commercial-size Sparus macrocephalus. Three hundred fish [main initial weight (3...This study examined the effects of dietary α-tocopheryl acetate supplementation on antioxidant enzyme activities and fillet quality in commercial-size Sparus macrocephalus. Three hundred fish [main initial weight (350±12) g] were divided into three groups (E250, E500 and El000) and reared in 9 cages. The fish were fed for 8 weeks with three diets containing different levels of dietary α-tocopheryl acetate (289, 553, 1069 mg/kg). Over the experimental period, fish were fed to satiation and reached a final mean weight of (465±28) g without significant body weight difference and proximate composition difference. Fillet α-tocopherol was significantly (P〈0.05) different between groups, reaching levels of 14.2, 22.1, 30.9 pg/mg fillet for groups E250, E500 and El000, respectively. Total serum superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity increased significantly (P〈0.05) in fish fed the diets high in α-tocopheryl acetate, but serum glutathione peroxidase (GPX) activity was unaffected. In storage on ice, fillets of fish fed the diets high in α-tocopheryl acetate exhibited significantly lower (P〈0.05) levels of oxidation. These results suggested that increased dietary α-tocopheryl acetate could increase its flesh deposition, increase the activity of SOD and prevent lipid peroxidation ofSparus macrocephalus fillets in retail storage on ice.展开更多
In order to explore the physiological and biochemical characteristics of fresh upper leaves and roots of different qualities of tobacco, the malonaldehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity, chlorophyllase...In order to explore the physiological and biochemical characteristics of fresh upper leaves and roots of different qualities of tobacco, the malonaldehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity, chlorophyllase activity, amylase activity, medium trace element content, chemical component content, root fresh weight, dry weight and activity in the normal tobacco leaves, tobacco leaves rich in nutrients and premature grey tobacco leaves were studied. The results showed that compared with the normal tobacco leaves, the root fresh weight, dry weight and activity in the premature grey tobacco leaves decreased by 41.22%, 14.44% and 60.29% respectively, while malonaldehyde content increased by 34.82%, and chlorophyllase, α-amylase, β-amylase and SOD activity declined by 89.55%, 65.71%, 71.26% and 37.25% respectively. Chlorophyllase, co-amylase and 13-amylase activity in the tobacco leaves rich in nutrients decreased by 58.76%, 36.19% and 41.93% respectively. The content of medium trace elements in the tobacco leaves rich in nutrients and premature grey tobacco leaves was lower than that of the normal tobacco leaves. Starch, total sugar, reducing sugar and potassium content in the normal tobacco leaves were higher than that of the tobacco leaves rich in nutrients and premature grey tobacco leaves.展开更多
Individual and combined effects of Cu, Pb, Zn and Cd on N mineralization, urease and phosphatase were examined in a Typic Udic Ferrisol in laboratory by employing an uniform design and a single factor design.Soil poll...Individual and combined effects of Cu, Pb, Zn and Cd on N mineralization, urease and phosphatase were examined in a Typic Udic Ferrisol in laboratory by employing an uniform design and a single factor design.Soil pollution caused by heavy metals inhibited N mineralization (No value) and urease and phosphatase activities. The combined pollution of metals alleviated their toxicity to N mineralization to some extent,whereas aggravated the toxicity to urease and phosphatase. Phosphorous application could mitigate the toxic effect of heavy metals on phosphatase activities, while alleviating effect of N application on the toxicity of heavy metals to urease was inconsistent. However, the mitigating effect of the fertilizers was limited in heavily polluted soils.展开更多
The production of cellulase in Bacillus amyloliquefaciens UNPDV-22 was optimized using response surface methodology (RSM). Central composite design (CCD) was used to study the interactive effect of culture conditi...The production of cellulase in Bacillus amyloliquefaciens UNPDV-22 was optimized using response surface methodology (RSM). Central composite design (CCD) was used to study the interactive effect of culture conditions (temperature, pH, and inoculum) on cellulase activity. Results suggested that temperature and pH all have significant impact on cellulase production. The use of RSM resulted in a 96% increase in the cellulase activity over the control of non-optimized basal medium. Optimum cellulase production of 13 U/mL was obtained at a temperature of 42.24 ℃, pH of 5.25, and inoculum size of 4.95% (v/v) in a fermentation medium containing wheat bran, soybean meal and malt dextrin as major nutritional factors.展开更多
"EQ" has become one of the modem professional qualities; it is a capacity to deal with emotions. In the current work, the pressure of living is low and the ability to make personal frustration TV presenter faced sev..."EQ" has become one of the modem professional qualities; it is a capacity to deal with emotions. In the current work, the pressure of living is low and the ability to make personal frustration TV presenter faced severe psychological crisis. "EQ" on the TV show host has important implications; they focus on "emotional intelligence" training TV show host; the "EQ" Test selection criteria included the host, it is to improve the professional competence of TV presenter quality.展开更多
The cellulase expands the use of waste lignocellulosic and improves the feasibility of ethanol production with waste lignocellulosic. In this paper the types, mechanisms of cellulase and its application in reducing su...The cellulase expands the use of waste lignocellulosic and improves the feasibility of ethanol production with waste lignocellulosic. In this paper the types, mechanisms of cellulase and its application in reducing sugar production were presented in detail. The strains that produce cellulase and methods for improving the cellulase activity in reducing sugar production with waste lignocellulosic were described.展开更多
Mangrove (Sonneratia spp.) could be found at Waai seashore, Ambon island. The remainder of the mangrove stem will be decayed and become the waste product. Some indigenous bacteria species that live in the decayed ma...Mangrove (Sonneratia spp.) could be found at Waai seashore, Ambon island. The remainder of the mangrove stem will be decayed and become the waste product. Some indigenous bacteria species that live in the decayed mangrove stem waste product have cellulolytic and amylolytic characters. This research was done to: (1) identify and determine the cellulolytic bacteria species; (2) identify and determine the amylolytic bacteria species; (3) determine the cellulolytic bacteria species that have the highest cellulase activity; (4) determine the amylolytic bacteria species that have the highest amylase activity. This research was conducted at the Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Biology, State University of Malang, Microbiology Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, Brawijaya University and Chemistry Laboratory, Muhammadiyah Malang University. In the experiment, 25 g sample were grinded and diluted in 225 mL nutrient broth to get 101 suspension. Then the suspension was diluted gradually until 101~. The suspension was inoculated on nutrient agar medium with 0.1 mL each, and incubated in 37 ~C during 24 h. Each bacteria colony was isolated and identified to know whether it was cellulolytic or amylolytic bacteria. Afterward, the cellulase activity as well as the amylase activity was analyzed. The research results show that: (1) there are four cellulolytic bacteria species, i.e., Micrococcus luteus, Bacillus pumilus, Planococcus citreus and Bacillus cereus; (2) there are four amylolytic bacteria species, i.e., Bacillus firmus, Nitrobacter sp., Bacillus mycoides and Pseudomonas aeruginosa; (3) Bacillus cereus has the highest cellulase activity; (4) Nitrobacter sp. has the highest amylase activity.展开更多
The robustness ofA. awamori and A. oryzae as enzyme producers is exploited in fungal fermentation on agricultural solid waste. High-level production of extracellular glucoamylase, protease, cellulase and xylanase has ...The robustness ofA. awamori and A. oryzae as enzyme producers is exploited in fungal fermentation on agricultural solid waste. High-level production of extracellular glucoamylase, protease, cellulase and xylanase has been achieved. Three different types of 'waste' solids (wheat bran, soybean hulls and rapeseed meal) have been used in studies of solid state fermentation (SSF). The enzymes could be produced in significant levels by continuously supplying oxygen (02) through the tray system known as "closed" and "opened" tray systems. A perforated tray system was developed in this study that permits direct access to 02. Testing the tray system with different perforated mesh aperture sizes in this study did not yield different results in growth performance of A. awamori and A. oryzae. A. awamori and A. oryzae can be very versatile in producing various enzymes with different substrates with different starch, protein, hemiceilulose and cellulose contents. These studies indicate that A. awamori is more suitable for the efficient production of multiple enzymes in the closed system including xylanase and cellulase, while the production of glucoamylase and protease is superior in the opened system. A. oryzae is more suitable for the efficient production of protease and cellulase in the closed system, while the production of protease is more favourable the opened system. A. awamori efficiently consumed starch in wheat bran medium and produced very high glucoamylase activity, and after that, the fungus efficiently produced other enzymes to degrade other complex nutrients such as protein, hemicellulose and cellulose. Meanwhile, A. oryzae efficiently consumed protein in rapeseed meal and produced very high protease activity. The ability of both filamentous fungi, to convert biomass through SSF bioconversion will have a great impact on food and agro-industry in every aspect of life from food and medicine to fuel.展开更多
Sperm of sea cucumber Apostichopus japonicus (Selenka) were quiescent in electrolyte NaCl solution and artificial seawater (ASW) and nonelectrolyte glucose and mannitol solutions when the osmolality was less than 200 ...Sperm of sea cucumber Apostichopus japonicus (Selenka) were quiescent in electrolyte NaCl solution and artificial seawater (ASW) and nonelectrolyte glucose and mannitol solutions when the osmolality was less than 200 mOsm kg-1. The sperm started to be motile as a result of increased osmolality, indicating an osmolality-dependent initiation of sperm motility in sea cucumber. After a brief incubation in hypotonic NaCl and glucose solutions with osmolalities of 200 and 400 mOsm kg-1, sperm lost partial motile ability. Sperm became immobilized when pH was 6.0 in NaCl, glucose and mannitol solutions, suggesting that an H+ release is involved in sperm activation. The decreased pH had no effect on the percentage of motile sperm in ASW, whereas it delayed the time period to reach the maximum motility (motilitymax). Extracellular Ca2+ in electrolyte solutions was not essential for motility stimulation but shortened the time of reaching motilitymax. When Ca2+ was mixed in nonelectrolyte solutions the sperm motility was completely suppressed. The K+ channel blocker, quinine, suppressed the sperm motility in electrolyte solution, showing a possible involvement of K+ transport in the process. High K+ concentration did not affect the sperm motility in NaCl solution, but decreased it in ASW and almost entirely suppressed it in nonelectrolyte solutions. The different effects of pH and K+ in ASW and NaCl solution indicate that external ions may also regulate sperm motility.展开更多
Seed vigor is a key factor affecti ng seed quality.The mechanical drying process exerts a sign ificant in fluence on rice seed vigor.The initial moisture con tent(IMC)and drying temperature are considered the main fac...Seed vigor is a key factor affecti ng seed quality.The mechanical drying process exerts a sign ificant in fluence on rice seed vigor.The initial moisture con tent(IMC)and drying temperature are considered the main factors affecting rice seed vigor through mechanical drying.This study aimed to determine the optimum drying temperature for rice seeds according to the IMC,and elucidate the mechanisms mediating the effects of drying temperature and IMC on seed vigor.Rice seeds with three different IMCs(20%,25%,and 30%)were dried to the target moisture content(14%)at four different drying temperatures.The results showed that the drying temperature and IMC had significant effects on the drying performance and vigor of the rice seeds.The upper limits of drying temperature for rice seeds with 20%,25%,and 30%IMCs were 45,42,and 38°C,respectively.The drying rate and seed temperature increased sign ificantly with in creasing drying temperature.The drying temperature,drying rate,and seed temperature showed extremely significant negative correlations with germination energy(GE),germination rate,germination index(Gl),and vigor index(VI).A high IMC and drying temperature probably induced a massive accumulation of hydrogen peroxide(H2O2)and superoxide anions in the seeds,enhanced superoxide dismutase(SOD)and catalase(CAT)activity,and increased the abscisic acid(ABA)content.In the early stage of seed germination,the IMC and drying temperature regulated seed germination through the metabolism of H2O2,gibberellin acid(GA),ABA,and a-amylase.These results indicate that the metabolism of reactive oxygen species(ROS),antioxidant enzymes,GA,ABA,and a-amylase might be involved in the mediation of the effects of drying temperature on seed vigor.The results of this study provide a theoretical basis and technical guidance for the mechanical drying of rice seeds.展开更多
Objective: Scandix pecten-veneris L. is a less studied wild edible herb and is considered an extinct plant species in many parts of the world. This study was designed to evaluate its phytochemical composition and bio...Objective: Scandix pecten-veneris L. is a less studied wild edible herb and is considered an extinct plant species in many parts of the world. This study was designed to evaluate its phytochemical composition and biological potential of S. pecten-veneris L. Methods: Phytochemicals including alkaloids, fiavonoids, polyphenols, and tannins were determined in extracts of S. pecten-veneris. Antioxidant activity was determined using 2,2-diphenyl-1- picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), while reducing power was tested by ferric reducing/antioxidant power (FRAP) assay. Antimi- crobial activity against seven bacterial and four fungal strains was evaluated using agar well diffusion assay. Enzymes inhibition study was performed for urease, phosphodiesterase-I, and catalase-II. Results: S. pecten-veneris showed moderate antiradical activity and reducing potential of hydroxyl radicals to about 20% of the initial value. The antiox- idant activity of various extracts of S. pecten-veneris showed a linear correlation with total phenolic contents in the order of water〉n-butanol〉chloroform〉ethyl acetate〉methanol extracts. S. pecten-veneris leaves showed the highest inhibitory activity against Staphylococcus aureus while the highest antifungal activity was observed against Candida albicans. The plant extract was most potent against urease enzymes but showed moderate activity against phosphodiestrase-I and carbonic anhydrase-II. Conclusions: Our data demonstrate that in addition to its culinary uses, S. pecten-veneris has good medicinal potential and hence could be used for treating some specific health ailments.展开更多
The paper summarizes the research progresses of electrical capacitance and electrical resistance assessing tree vigor and points out the development direction of the study. Researches show that electrical capacitance ...The paper summarizes the research progresses of electrical capacitance and electrical resistance assessing tree vigor and points out the development direction of the study. Researches show that electrical capacitance is related to the indexes of periodic growth rate of trees, foliar biomass and diameter of breast height, while electrical resistance has inverse relationships with the above indexes. Eiectrical capacitance and electrical resistance change when trees suffer environmental stress, insect pests or diseases. Especially, changes of electrical resistance are observed before symptom expression of some tree diseases, which can help to establish a certain disease potential hazard rating system. Mechanisms of electrical capacitance and resistance assessing tree vigor, especially in molecule level, still need to be studied and the application criteria of electrical resistance and capacitance need to be established.展开更多
基金Supported by the Special Funds for Public Welfare Industry (Agriculture) Study of China (200903003 )the Subjects of Special Funds of Public Welfare Institutes of China (1610172011016)~~
文摘[Objective] The aim of this paper is to investigate the influences of exogenous 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-aLA) application on the growth and mechanism of winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.) before winter. [Method] For this purpose a split-plot experimental design with four treatments of seed soaking with 0,25,50 and 75 mg/L ALA solution (CK,A1,A2 and A3) was carried out from October 2009 to January 2010 in order to observe the influences upon the growth and relevant physiological indexes of Zhongshuang 9. [Result] Seed soaking with ALA solution significantly promotes the growth of double-9 before winter,which is probably due to the fact that ALA application enhances its photosynthesis,absorption of nutrients,and its anti-oxidation abilities. The research also finds that ALA treatment notably increases its photosynthetic pigment contents,root activities,leaf nitrate reductase activities,soluble sugar contents,antioxidase activities,and significantly decreases malondialdehyde(MDA) content. [Conclusion] These results indicate that seed soaking with 50 mg/L ALA solution might have a potential application in increasing the productivity of winter oilseed rape in agricultural management.
基金Supported by the Natural Science Foundation Program of Tianjin Science Committee(043611111)the Science and Technology Develop-ment Foundation Programof Tianjin Colleges and Universities(20050901)~~
文摘[Objective] The kinetic characteristics of alliinase was studied to select the optimum reaction performance. [Method] Alliinase activity was measured to analysis the influence of temperature, pH, substrate concentration and metal iron. [Result] Alliinase was an enzyme with thermal instability. Its optimum reaction temperature was 29℃ and pH value was 6.1. The Vmax was 0. 439 IU/mg and Km was 0.483 mmol/L by using natural extract as substrate. Alliinase activity was activated when the K^+ , Mg^2+ , Na^+ and Cd^2+ existed and alliinase activity was inhibited when Cu^2+ existed. [Condusion] Results showed that the kinetic characteristics of alliinase supply the academic foundation for development and application of garlic medical products.
基金Supported by Natural Foundation of Education Department of HenanProvince (2010B530001)Research Project of Department of Sci-ence and Technology in Henan Province (102102310391)~~
文摘[Objective] The research aimed to breed the high-yield production strain of cellulase.[Method] Aspergillus niger was used as the starting strain,and a high-yield production strain of cellulase was selected after UV mutation treatment.[Result] Under the suitable condition,the strain 2(15) with the highest CMC production capacity was selected,which nearly increased 50% than that of the starting strain.[Conclusion] The research provided the foundation for its appliation in the feed production in the future.
基金grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81572430 and No.81272739
文摘AIM To clarify the mechanisms involved in the critical endoplasmic reticulum(ER) stress initiating unfolded protein response pathway modified by melatonin.METHODS Hepatoma cells, Hep G2, were cultured in vitro. Flow cytometry and TUNEL assay were used to measure Hep G2 cell apoptosis. Western blotting and quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction methods were used to determine the protein and messenger RNA levels of ER stress and apoptosis related genes' expression, respectively. Tissue microarray construction from patients was verified by immunohistochemical analysis.RESULTS In the present study, we first identified that melatoninselectively blocked activating transcription factor 6(ATF-6) and then inhibited cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) expression, leading to enhanced liver cancer cell apoptosis under ER stress condition. Dramatically increased CCAAT-enhancer-binding protein homologous protein level, suppressed COX-2 and decreased Bcl-2/Bax ratio by melatonin or ATF-6 si RNA contributed the enhanced Hep G2 cell apoptosis under tunicamycin (an ER stress inducer) stimulation. In clinical hepatocellular carcinoma patients, the close relationship between ATF-6 and COX-2 was further confirmed.CONCLUSION These findings indicate that melatonin as a novel selective ATF-6 inhibitor can sensitize human hepatoma cells to ER stress inducing apoptosis.
基金Major State Basic Research Development Programof China (No.2005CB623906)
文摘Surface-modified poly(butadiene)urethane (PBTU) films with silk fibroin (SF) were prepared by simple chemical method under the normal temperature. The physical properties and biological behaviour of the SF-modified PBTU film were evaluated. The results showed that the SF-modified PBTU films kept the tenacity and pliability very well, and could overcome rigid and brittle weaks of silk fibroin films. The morphology of SF in the PBTU film was dendritic aggregations, and the water-contact angle measurement indicated that the surface hydrophilicity of modified films was apparently enhanced. The biocompatibility of PBTU films was improved due to the change of surface components. The degree of platelet adhesion and the cell viability of rat embryo dermal fibroblasts seeded on PBTU films, SF films, and SF-modified PBTU films were measured by counting platelets before and after they contacted the films and MTT assay, respectively. The results indicated that platelet adhesion resistance and cell viability on the modified film were greatly superior to those on the PBTU film and the compound interface had good stability in the air.
基金Project (No. 2006c12098) supported by the Science and TechnologyDepartment of Zhejiang Province, China
文摘This study examined the effects of dietary α-tocopheryl acetate supplementation on antioxidant enzyme activities and fillet quality in commercial-size Sparus macrocephalus. Three hundred fish [main initial weight (350±12) g] were divided into three groups (E250, E500 and El000) and reared in 9 cages. The fish were fed for 8 weeks with three diets containing different levels of dietary α-tocopheryl acetate (289, 553, 1069 mg/kg). Over the experimental period, fish were fed to satiation and reached a final mean weight of (465±28) g without significant body weight difference and proximate composition difference. Fillet α-tocopherol was significantly (P〈0.05) different between groups, reaching levels of 14.2, 22.1, 30.9 pg/mg fillet for groups E250, E500 and El000, respectively. Total serum superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity increased significantly (P〈0.05) in fish fed the diets high in α-tocopheryl acetate, but serum glutathione peroxidase (GPX) activity was unaffected. In storage on ice, fillets of fish fed the diets high in α-tocopheryl acetate exhibited significantly lower (P〈0.05) levels of oxidation. These results suggested that increased dietary α-tocopheryl acetate could increase its flesh deposition, increase the activity of SOD and prevent lipid peroxidation ofSparus macrocephalus fillets in retail storage on ice.
基金Supported by Science and Technology Project of Changsha Tobacco Company of Hunan Province(CYKJ2015-03)~~
文摘In order to explore the physiological and biochemical characteristics of fresh upper leaves and roots of different qualities of tobacco, the malonaldehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity, chlorophyllase activity, amylase activity, medium trace element content, chemical component content, root fresh weight, dry weight and activity in the normal tobacco leaves, tobacco leaves rich in nutrients and premature grey tobacco leaves were studied. The results showed that compared with the normal tobacco leaves, the root fresh weight, dry weight and activity in the premature grey tobacco leaves decreased by 41.22%, 14.44% and 60.29% respectively, while malonaldehyde content increased by 34.82%, and chlorophyllase, α-amylase, β-amylase and SOD activity declined by 89.55%, 65.71%, 71.26% and 37.25% respectively. Chlorophyllase, co-amylase and 13-amylase activity in the tobacco leaves rich in nutrients decreased by 58.76%, 36.19% and 41.93% respectively. The content of medium trace elements in the tobacco leaves rich in nutrients and premature grey tobacco leaves was lower than that of the normal tobacco leaves. Starch, total sugar, reducing sugar and potassium content in the normal tobacco leaves were higher than that of the tobacco leaves rich in nutrients and premature grey tobacco leaves.
文摘Individual and combined effects of Cu, Pb, Zn and Cd on N mineralization, urease and phosphatase were examined in a Typic Udic Ferrisol in laboratory by employing an uniform design and a single factor design.Soil pollution caused by heavy metals inhibited N mineralization (No value) and urease and phosphatase activities. The combined pollution of metals alleviated their toxicity to N mineralization to some extent,whereas aggravated the toxicity to urease and phosphatase. Phosphorous application could mitigate the toxic effect of heavy metals on phosphatase activities, while alleviating effect of N application on the toxicity of heavy metals to urease was inconsistent. However, the mitigating effect of the fertilizers was limited in heavily polluted soils.
文摘The production of cellulase in Bacillus amyloliquefaciens UNPDV-22 was optimized using response surface methodology (RSM). Central composite design (CCD) was used to study the interactive effect of culture conditions (temperature, pH, and inoculum) on cellulase activity. Results suggested that temperature and pH all have significant impact on cellulase production. The use of RSM resulted in a 96% increase in the cellulase activity over the control of non-optimized basal medium. Optimum cellulase production of 13 U/mL was obtained at a temperature of 42.24 ℃, pH of 5.25, and inoculum size of 4.95% (v/v) in a fermentation medium containing wheat bran, soybean meal and malt dextrin as major nutritional factors.
文摘"EQ" has become one of the modem professional qualities; it is a capacity to deal with emotions. In the current work, the pressure of living is low and the ability to make personal frustration TV presenter faced severe psychological crisis. "EQ" on the TV show host has important implications; they focus on "emotional intelligence" training TV show host; the "EQ" Test selection criteria included the host, it is to improve the professional competence of TV presenter quality.
文摘The cellulase expands the use of waste lignocellulosic and improves the feasibility of ethanol production with waste lignocellulosic. In this paper the types, mechanisms of cellulase and its application in reducing sugar production were presented in detail. The strains that produce cellulase and methods for improving the cellulase activity in reducing sugar production with waste lignocellulosic were described.
文摘Mangrove (Sonneratia spp.) could be found at Waai seashore, Ambon island. The remainder of the mangrove stem will be decayed and become the waste product. Some indigenous bacteria species that live in the decayed mangrove stem waste product have cellulolytic and amylolytic characters. This research was done to: (1) identify and determine the cellulolytic bacteria species; (2) identify and determine the amylolytic bacteria species; (3) determine the cellulolytic bacteria species that have the highest cellulase activity; (4) determine the amylolytic bacteria species that have the highest amylase activity. This research was conducted at the Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Biology, State University of Malang, Microbiology Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, Brawijaya University and Chemistry Laboratory, Muhammadiyah Malang University. In the experiment, 25 g sample were grinded and diluted in 225 mL nutrient broth to get 101 suspension. Then the suspension was diluted gradually until 101~. The suspension was inoculated on nutrient agar medium with 0.1 mL each, and incubated in 37 ~C during 24 h. Each bacteria colony was isolated and identified to know whether it was cellulolytic or amylolytic bacteria. Afterward, the cellulase activity as well as the amylase activity was analyzed. The research results show that: (1) there are four cellulolytic bacteria species, i.e., Micrococcus luteus, Bacillus pumilus, Planococcus citreus and Bacillus cereus; (2) there are four amylolytic bacteria species, i.e., Bacillus firmus, Nitrobacter sp., Bacillus mycoides and Pseudomonas aeruginosa; (3) Bacillus cereus has the highest cellulase activity; (4) Nitrobacter sp. has the highest amylase activity.
文摘The robustness ofA. awamori and A. oryzae as enzyme producers is exploited in fungal fermentation on agricultural solid waste. High-level production of extracellular glucoamylase, protease, cellulase and xylanase has been achieved. Three different types of 'waste' solids (wheat bran, soybean hulls and rapeseed meal) have been used in studies of solid state fermentation (SSF). The enzymes could be produced in significant levels by continuously supplying oxygen (02) through the tray system known as "closed" and "opened" tray systems. A perforated tray system was developed in this study that permits direct access to 02. Testing the tray system with different perforated mesh aperture sizes in this study did not yield different results in growth performance of A. awamori and A. oryzae. A. awamori and A. oryzae can be very versatile in producing various enzymes with different substrates with different starch, protein, hemiceilulose and cellulose contents. These studies indicate that A. awamori is more suitable for the efficient production of multiple enzymes in the closed system including xylanase and cellulase, while the production of glucoamylase and protease is superior in the opened system. A. oryzae is more suitable for the efficient production of protease and cellulase in the closed system, while the production of protease is more favourable the opened system. A. awamori efficiently consumed starch in wheat bran medium and produced very high glucoamylase activity, and after that, the fungus efficiently produced other enzymes to degrade other complex nutrients such as protein, hemicellulose and cellulose. Meanwhile, A. oryzae efficiently consumed protein in rapeseed meal and produced very high protease activity. The ability of both filamentous fungi, to convert biomass through SSF bioconversion will have a great impact on food and agro-industry in every aspect of life from food and medicine to fuel.
基金supported by an 863 High Technology Project (No. 2006AA10A411) from the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technologyan NSFC grant (No. 30571417)
文摘Sperm of sea cucumber Apostichopus japonicus (Selenka) were quiescent in electrolyte NaCl solution and artificial seawater (ASW) and nonelectrolyte glucose and mannitol solutions when the osmolality was less than 200 mOsm kg-1. The sperm started to be motile as a result of increased osmolality, indicating an osmolality-dependent initiation of sperm motility in sea cucumber. After a brief incubation in hypotonic NaCl and glucose solutions with osmolalities of 200 and 400 mOsm kg-1, sperm lost partial motile ability. Sperm became immobilized when pH was 6.0 in NaCl, glucose and mannitol solutions, suggesting that an H+ release is involved in sperm activation. The decreased pH had no effect on the percentage of motile sperm in ASW, whereas it delayed the time period to reach the maximum motility (motilitymax). Extracellular Ca2+ in electrolyte solutions was not essential for motility stimulation but shortened the time of reaching motilitymax. When Ca2+ was mixed in nonelectrolyte solutions the sperm motility was completely suppressed. The K+ channel blocker, quinine, suppressed the sperm motility in electrolyte solution, showing a possible involvement of K+ transport in the process. High K+ concentration did not affect the sperm motility in NaCl solution, but decreased it in ASW and almost entirely suppressed it in nonelectrolyte solutions. The different effects of pH and K+ in ASW and NaCl solution indicate that external ions may also regulate sperm motility.
基金Key Research and Development Program of Zhejiang Province(No.2019C02011)the“San Nong Liu Fang”Science and Technology Cooperation Project of Zhejiang Province(No.2018SNLF004),China。
文摘Seed vigor is a key factor affecti ng seed quality.The mechanical drying process exerts a sign ificant in fluence on rice seed vigor.The initial moisture con tent(IMC)and drying temperature are considered the main factors affecting rice seed vigor through mechanical drying.This study aimed to determine the optimum drying temperature for rice seeds according to the IMC,and elucidate the mechanisms mediating the effects of drying temperature and IMC on seed vigor.Rice seeds with three different IMCs(20%,25%,and 30%)were dried to the target moisture content(14%)at four different drying temperatures.The results showed that the drying temperature and IMC had significant effects on the drying performance and vigor of the rice seeds.The upper limits of drying temperature for rice seeds with 20%,25%,and 30%IMCs were 45,42,and 38°C,respectively.The drying rate and seed temperature increased sign ificantly with in creasing drying temperature.The drying temperature,drying rate,and seed temperature showed extremely significant negative correlations with germination energy(GE),germination rate,germination index(Gl),and vigor index(VI).A high IMC and drying temperature probably induced a massive accumulation of hydrogen peroxide(H2O2)and superoxide anions in the seeds,enhanced superoxide dismutase(SOD)and catalase(CAT)activity,and increased the abscisic acid(ABA)content.In the early stage of seed germination,the IMC and drying temperature regulated seed germination through the metabolism of H2O2,gibberellin acid(GA),ABA,and a-amylase.These results indicate that the metabolism of reactive oxygen species(ROS),antioxidant enzymes,GA,ABA,and a-amylase might be involved in the mediation of the effects of drying temperature on seed vigor.The results of this study provide a theoretical basis and technical guidance for the mechanical drying of rice seeds.
基金Project supported by the Directorate of Science and Technology(DoST),Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,Pakistan,under Research Project Developmental Scheme(Bio-Tech Sector,Phase-1,A03959 Bio-Tech)
文摘Objective: Scandix pecten-veneris L. is a less studied wild edible herb and is considered an extinct plant species in many parts of the world. This study was designed to evaluate its phytochemical composition and biological potential of S. pecten-veneris L. Methods: Phytochemicals including alkaloids, fiavonoids, polyphenols, and tannins were determined in extracts of S. pecten-veneris. Antioxidant activity was determined using 2,2-diphenyl-1- picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), while reducing power was tested by ferric reducing/antioxidant power (FRAP) assay. Antimi- crobial activity against seven bacterial and four fungal strains was evaluated using agar well diffusion assay. Enzymes inhibition study was performed for urease, phosphodiesterase-I, and catalase-II. Results: S. pecten-veneris showed moderate antiradical activity and reducing potential of hydroxyl radicals to about 20% of the initial value. The antiox- idant activity of various extracts of S. pecten-veneris showed a linear correlation with total phenolic contents in the order of water〉n-butanol〉chloroform〉ethyl acetate〉methanol extracts. S. pecten-veneris leaves showed the highest inhibitory activity against Staphylococcus aureus while the highest antifungal activity was observed against Candida albicans. The plant extract was most potent against urease enzymes but showed moderate activity against phosphodiestrase-I and carbonic anhydrase-II. Conclusions: Our data demonstrate that in addition to its culinary uses, S. pecten-veneris has good medicinal potential and hence could be used for treating some specific health ailments.
基金Supported by the National Nature Science Foundation of China (grant No. 30471384 )
文摘The paper summarizes the research progresses of electrical capacitance and electrical resistance assessing tree vigor and points out the development direction of the study. Researches show that electrical capacitance is related to the indexes of periodic growth rate of trees, foliar biomass and diameter of breast height, while electrical resistance has inverse relationships with the above indexes. Eiectrical capacitance and electrical resistance change when trees suffer environmental stress, insect pests or diseases. Especially, changes of electrical resistance are observed before symptom expression of some tree diseases, which can help to establish a certain disease potential hazard rating system. Mechanisms of electrical capacitance and resistance assessing tree vigor, especially in molecule level, still need to be studied and the application criteria of electrical resistance and capacitance need to be established.