The seasonal concentration changes of selected heavy metal Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Pb, and Zn in five tissues of marine gastropod Onchidium struma were studied in the Chongming Island, the Yangtze Estuary in April 2007, J...The seasonal concentration changes of selected heavy metal Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Pb, and Zn in five tissues of marine gastropod Onchidium struma were studied in the Chongming Island, the Yangtze Estuary in April 2007, July 2006, September 2006, and November 2006, respectively. The results demonstrated that the bioconcentration factor of Cu （biomass/water） in all selected tissues was about 104 magnitudes, Fe and Cd were 103, Zn was 102, and Mn, Pb, and Cr were 101. Hepatopancreas was proven to be the dominant storage tissue of Cr, Cu, Mn, and Zn, whereas Fe and Pb were mainly stored in muscle and digenetic gland, and Cd was stored in vitelline gland and albumen gland. Additionally, it was found that Cu, Fe, Mn, and Zn were concentrated significantly by O. struma （whole-body） in summer or autumn, and Cd, Cr, and Pb increased slightly in spring and winter. Furthermore, the bioconcentration of Cr was nearly 2-fold higher and Zn was 1.6-fold higher in the water compared with the Water Quality Standard for Fisheries. With view of excessive amount of Pb, Cd, and Cu according to seafood standard, the consumption of O. struma might have the risk of health hazard.展开更多
A large amount of marine noise pollution from coastal industrial construction and the water transportation industry affects the growth and development of marine life,which is a big issue threatening marine organisms.H...A large amount of marine noise pollution from coastal industrial construction and the water transportation industry affects the growth and development of marine life,which is a big issue threatening marine organisms.However,most studies have focused on vertebrates,such as marine mammals and fishes,and little is known about the effects of noise on invertebrates.Therefore,the impacts of low-frequency noise(100,300,and 500 Hz)on behavioral and physiological responsesof the sea slug(Onchidium reevesii)were investigated.Under laboratory conditions,sea slugs were stimulated with low-frequency noise at 100,300,and 500 Hz for 1 h.Then,hemolymph enzyme activities(glucose,albumin,triglycerides,superoxide dismutase,catalase,and malondialdehyde)were measured,and mRNA expression of the hsp70 gene was detected in hemolymph and the nervous system by quantitative realtime polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR)analysis,while expression of the hsp70 protein was analyzed by immunohistochemistry.The results demonstrated that sea slugs were away from the stimulus source under the influence of low-frequency noise compared to the control group.Enzyme activities,as well as hsp70 gene mRNA and protein expression levels,were significantly higher in the noiseexposed groups than those in the control group.Overall,these changes indicate that low-frequency noise caused oxidative stress in sea slugs in vivo,and the oxidative damage gradually increased when the noise frequency was increased from 100 to 500 Hz.展开更多
Previous studies have speculated that tidal rhythm of Onchidium reevesii was linked to its memory ability, which has not been well explained. Mapk1 and egr1 genes are closely related to memory formation in the MAPK si...Previous studies have speculated that tidal rhythm of Onchidium reevesii was linked to its memory ability, which has not been well explained. Mapk1 and egr1 genes are closely related to memory formation in the MAPK signaling pathway that have been extensively studied in vertebrates. These two genes are involved in Long-term potentiation (LTP), which is generally regarded as one of the main molecular mechanisms underlying learning and memory. To investigate the relationship between tidal rhythm of O. reevesii and its memory ability, we studied the molecular mechanism of mapk1 and egr1 genes cooperating with tidal rhythm. The full-length cDNA sequence of mapk1 gene was cloned by RACE method and analyzed by bioinformatics, then qRT-PCR was used to analyze its expression levels in each tissue. A homology analysis and phylogenetic tree reconstruction revealed that O. reevesii is most closely related to the Biomphalaria glabrata. The qRT-PCR showed that mapk1 was expressed in all the tissues, but the highest expression was in the ganglion. We speculated that mapk1 is related to memory formation of O. reevesii. Then we used qRT-PCR to detect the expression of mapk1 and egr1 in ganglion of O. reevesi under tidal stimulation. The expression of mapk1 and egr1 at the rising tide points were significantly higher (P < 0.05) than that at the previous one lowest tide points on May 15-21, except the rising tide point on May 20 and May 21 of mapk1. The expression of mapk1 and egr1 genes in the ganglion sampled for 7-day were basically the same as that of the tide change of the same day. The expression of the two genes were upregulated at raising tide and downregulated at the lowest tide, it is presumed that the O. reevesii was affected by the tide for a long time and formed the tide memory.展开更多
During low tide intertidal organisms face severe temperature fluctuations.This situation may be more pronounced in the context of climate change.To investigate the molecular response mechanism of Onchidium reevesii wh...During low tide intertidal organisms face severe temperature fluctuations.This situation may be more pronounced in the context of climate change.To investigate the molecular response mechanism of Onchidium reevesii when stressed by hot and cold temperatures,we cloned its Caspase-3 and Caspase-9 genes and detected their expression characteristics using RT-qPCR.The results showed that the full-length of the cDNA of Caspase-3 consist of 1831 bp,and included an open reading frame(ORF)of 894 bp,a 50UTR of 155 bp and a 30 UTR of 300 bp,and encoding for 297 amino acids.The full-length of the cDNA of Caspase-9 consisted of 2425 bp,and included an ORF of 1373 bp,a 50 UTR of 290 bp,and a 30 UTR of 759 bp,and encoding for 457 amino acids.During the evolution of species the two genes have been greatly conserved.A homology analysis and phylogenetic tree reconstruction revealed that O.reevesii is most closely related to Aplysia californica.The RT-qPCR showed that both genes were expressed in all of the tissues and that expression was highest in the hepatopancreas.It is speculated that these genes play an essential role in the immunity of O.reevesii to certain diseases.Conditions of temperature stress(40�C and 10�C)showed that both heat and cold stresses could induce significant changes in both genes.Compared to the control group,under cold stress conditions the levels of expression of Caspase-3 and Caspase-9 were significantly upregulated(P<0.05)in each experimental group.When exposed to a constant temperature of 10�C,their expression peaked after 1 h(4.32-fold,P<0.05;and 5.58-fold,P<0.05,respectively)and was at its lowest after 12 h(1.93-fold,P<0.05;and 2.35-fold,P<0.05,respectively).Their expression was upregulated after 24 h(2.68-fold,P<0.05;and 4.21-fold,P<0.05,respectively).The expression of both genes showed similar trends.Under heat stress,the expressions of the two genes showed a wave pattern.When exposed to a constant temperature of 40�C,their expression was up-regulated after 1,6,and 24 h,and down-regulated after 3 and 12 h.Except at 24 h,the other experimental groups did not differ significantly(P>0.05)from the control group.When subjected to various stress conditions the two genes displayed different expression patterns,indicating that the species has different strategies for coping with temperature changes.It further indicates that the effect of temperature on the species may play a role through the Caspase-dependent pathway.These may help to better understand the response,at the molecular level,of O.reevesii to conditions of hot and cold stress.展开更多
基金supported by the Shanghai Key Projectfor Developing Agriculture by Science and Technology(No. 2005D4-3)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 30671607).
文摘The seasonal concentration changes of selected heavy metal Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Pb, and Zn in five tissues of marine gastropod Onchidium struma were studied in the Chongming Island, the Yangtze Estuary in April 2007, July 2006, September 2006, and November 2006, respectively. The results demonstrated that the bioconcentration factor of Cu （biomass/water） in all selected tissues was about 104 magnitudes, Fe and Cd were 103, Zn was 102, and Mn, Pb, and Cr were 101. Hepatopancreas was proven to be the dominant storage tissue of Cr, Cu, Mn, and Zn, whereas Fe and Pb were mainly stored in muscle and digenetic gland, and Cd was stored in vitelline gland and albumen gland. Additionally, it was found that Cu, Fe, Mn, and Zn were concentrated significantly by O. struma （whole-body） in summer or autumn, and Cd, Cr, and Pb increased slightly in spring and winter. Furthermore, the bioconcentration of Cr was nearly 2-fold higher and Zn was 1.6-fold higher in the water compared with the Water Quality Standard for Fisheries. With view of excessive amount of Pb, Cd, and Cu according to seafood standard, the consumption of O. struma might have the risk of health hazard.
基金supported by the Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Center for Cultivating Elite Breeds and Green-culture of Aquaculture Animals(No.A1-3605-21-000202)the Capacity Enhancement of Aquatic Germplasm Resources Research and Support Platform of Shanghai Ocean University(No.A1-3201-20-300206).
文摘A large amount of marine noise pollution from coastal industrial construction and the water transportation industry affects the growth and development of marine life,which is a big issue threatening marine organisms.However,most studies have focused on vertebrates,such as marine mammals and fishes,and little is known about the effects of noise on invertebrates.Therefore,the impacts of low-frequency noise(100,300,and 500 Hz)on behavioral and physiological responsesof the sea slug(Onchidium reevesii)were investigated.Under laboratory conditions,sea slugs were stimulated with low-frequency noise at 100,300,and 500 Hz for 1 h.Then,hemolymph enzyme activities(glucose,albumin,triglycerides,superoxide dismutase,catalase,and malondialdehyde)were measured,and mRNA expression of the hsp70 gene was detected in hemolymph and the nervous system by quantitative realtime polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR)analysis,while expression of the hsp70 protein was analyzed by immunohistochemistry.The results demonstrated that sea slugs were away from the stimulus source under the influence of low-frequency noise compared to the control group.Enzyme activities,as well as hsp70 gene mRNA and protein expression levels,were significantly higher in the noiseexposed groups than those in the control group.Overall,these changes indicate that low-frequency noise caused oxidative stress in sea slugs in vivo,and the oxidative damage gradually increased when the noise frequency was increased from 100 to 500 Hz.
文摘Previous studies have speculated that tidal rhythm of Onchidium reevesii was linked to its memory ability, which has not been well explained. Mapk1 and egr1 genes are closely related to memory formation in the MAPK signaling pathway that have been extensively studied in vertebrates. These two genes are involved in Long-term potentiation (LTP), which is generally regarded as one of the main molecular mechanisms underlying learning and memory. To investigate the relationship between tidal rhythm of O. reevesii and its memory ability, we studied the molecular mechanism of mapk1 and egr1 genes cooperating with tidal rhythm. The full-length cDNA sequence of mapk1 gene was cloned by RACE method and analyzed by bioinformatics, then qRT-PCR was used to analyze its expression levels in each tissue. A homology analysis and phylogenetic tree reconstruction revealed that O. reevesii is most closely related to the Biomphalaria glabrata. The qRT-PCR showed that mapk1 was expressed in all the tissues, but the highest expression was in the ganglion. We speculated that mapk1 is related to memory formation of O. reevesii. Then we used qRT-PCR to detect the expression of mapk1 and egr1 in ganglion of O. reevesi under tidal stimulation. The expression of mapk1 and egr1 at the rising tide points were significantly higher (P < 0.05) than that at the previous one lowest tide points on May 15-21, except the rising tide point on May 20 and May 21 of mapk1. The expression of mapk1 and egr1 genes in the ganglion sampled for 7-day were basically the same as that of the tide change of the same day. The expression of the two genes were upregulated at raising tide and downregulated at the lowest tide, it is presumed that the O. reevesii was affected by the tide for a long time and formed the tide memory.
基金This work was supported by the Construction Project of the Double First-class Disciplines of Fisheries.
文摘During low tide intertidal organisms face severe temperature fluctuations.This situation may be more pronounced in the context of climate change.To investigate the molecular response mechanism of Onchidium reevesii when stressed by hot and cold temperatures,we cloned its Caspase-3 and Caspase-9 genes and detected their expression characteristics using RT-qPCR.The results showed that the full-length of the cDNA of Caspase-3 consist of 1831 bp,and included an open reading frame(ORF)of 894 bp,a 50UTR of 155 bp and a 30 UTR of 300 bp,and encoding for 297 amino acids.The full-length of the cDNA of Caspase-9 consisted of 2425 bp,and included an ORF of 1373 bp,a 50 UTR of 290 bp,and a 30 UTR of 759 bp,and encoding for 457 amino acids.During the evolution of species the two genes have been greatly conserved.A homology analysis and phylogenetic tree reconstruction revealed that O.reevesii is most closely related to Aplysia californica.The RT-qPCR showed that both genes were expressed in all of the tissues and that expression was highest in the hepatopancreas.It is speculated that these genes play an essential role in the immunity of O.reevesii to certain diseases.Conditions of temperature stress(40�C and 10�C)showed that both heat and cold stresses could induce significant changes in both genes.Compared to the control group,under cold stress conditions the levels of expression of Caspase-3 and Caspase-9 were significantly upregulated(P<0.05)in each experimental group.When exposed to a constant temperature of 10�C,their expression peaked after 1 h(4.32-fold,P<0.05;and 5.58-fold,P<0.05,respectively)and was at its lowest after 12 h(1.93-fold,P<0.05;and 2.35-fold,P<0.05,respectively).Their expression was upregulated after 24 h(2.68-fold,P<0.05;and 4.21-fold,P<0.05,respectively).The expression of both genes showed similar trends.Under heat stress,the expressions of the two genes showed a wave pattern.When exposed to a constant temperature of 40�C,their expression was up-regulated after 1,6,and 24 h,and down-regulated after 3 and 12 h.Except at 24 h,the other experimental groups did not differ significantly(P>0.05)from the control group.When subjected to various stress conditions the two genes displayed different expression patterns,indicating that the species has different strategies for coping with temperature changes.It further indicates that the effect of temperature on the species may play a role through the Caspase-dependent pathway.These may help to better understand the response,at the molecular level,of O.reevesii to conditions of hot and cold stress.
