Neuropeptides are widely distributed in vertebrates and invertebrates,regulating a variety of physiological activities in the organisms,such as metabolism,feeding and reproduction.In this study,to explore the function...Neuropeptides are widely distributed in vertebrates and invertebrates,regulating a variety of physiological activities in the organisms,such as metabolism,feeding and reproduction.In this study,to explore the function of neuropeptide LFRFamide in Sepia pharaonis,the full-length cDNA of LFRFamide-like gene(named SpLFRFL,MG869822.1)was identified with rapid amplification of cDNA ends(RACE)method.The sequence of SpLFRFL was 860 bp in length and encoded 188 amino acids containing 4 different mature peptides:1 copy of PHTPFRFamide,NSLFRFamide,TIFRFamide,and 3 copies of GNLFRFamide.Multiple alignment and phylogenetic analysis results showed that SpLFRFL shared high identity with LFRFamides of Sepia officinalis and Sepiella japonica and had the closest relationship with them.Through quantitative Real-time PCR(qRT-PCR),it was found that the SpLFRFL gene was highly expressed in the optic lobe and brain at three different stages during gonad development in both genders.Moreover,the four mature peptides at a concentration of 0.01μmol L^(−1) could inhibit the protein synthesis in the Chinese hamster ovary cell strain-K1(CHOK1)induced by SpGnRH.These data suggest that SpLFRFL might be involved in the development and reproduction of S.pharaonis.The results can contribute to future studies on neuropeptide evolution and function and benefit the cuttlefish farming.展开更多
OBJECTIVE: To investigate saponins and various solvent extracts from Atriplex laciniata(A. laciniata)against human parasites and various pests.METHODS: The samples from A. laciniata used in the activities were crude s...OBJECTIVE: To investigate saponins and various solvent extracts from Atriplex laciniata(A. laciniata)against human parasites and various pests.METHODS: The samples from A. laciniata used in the activities were crude saponins(Al.Sp F) and solvent samples including methanolic extract(Al.Me F), ethyl acetate(Al.Ea F), choloroform(Al.Cf F),n-hexane(Al.Hx F) and water residual(Al.Wt F). Anthelmintic potentials of the samples were analyzed against Pheretima posthuma(earthworms) and Ascaridia galli(round worms) using contact toxicity method. Insecticidal activities were performed against Heterotermes indicola(termite), Monomorium pharaonis(pharaoh ant), Tribolium castaneum(flour beetle) and Rhyzopertha dominica(grain borer) using standard protocols.RESULTS: In anthelmintic assay, Al.Cf F and Al.Sp F were most effective against P. posthuma and A. gal-li with average death times of 25.62 and 29.65 min respectively. Likewise the anthelmintic assay, Al.Sp F and Al.Cf F were most effective against H. indicola causing 90.36% and 73.24% lethality respectively. Furthermore, in anti-Pharaoh activity Al.Sp F, Al.Wt F, Al.Cf F, Al.Me F and Al.Cf F exhibited highest activity with LD50 of 78, 220, 260, 330 and > 800 mg/m L respectively. Al.Sp F and Al.Cf F were highly effective against R. dominica causing 80.11% and71.30% lethality respectively. Al.Sp F was found most active against T. castaneum.CONCLUSION: Our findings suggest that the Al.Sp F, Al.Cf F and Al.Wt F extracted from A.laciniata L.may be the best options for the isolation of anthelmintic and bio-insecticidal compounds.展开更多
As a stenohaline species,the survival of Sepia pharaonis can be affected by salinity significantly.This study aimed to explore the function of decreasing salinity on the survival of Sepia pharaonis,which can provide a...As a stenohaline species,the survival of Sepia pharaonis can be affected by salinity significantly.This study aimed to explore the function of decreasing salinity on the survival of Sepia pharaonis,which can provide an advanced production guide on the culture of S.pharaonis in the rainy season.Salinity was gradually decreased from 29 to 22 within 48 h to acclimate S.pharaonis to a low-salinity environment.After ten days of breeding under low-salinity of 22,the death rate was high.In this process,changes in tissue and cell structures in the larval liver,biochemical indicators,and osmoregulation-related gene expression were examined.In-terestingly,hepatocytes in the low-salinity group were irregular,had dissolved tissue inclusions,and contained vacuolized cells.There-fore,low salinity caused severe damages at a cellular level that can elevate the mortality rate.A gradual decline in salinity limited the full adaptation of S.pharaonis.Biochemical indicators and osmoregulation-related gene expression changed similarly.For instance,the trend of malondialdehyde(MAD)as a product of lipid peroxidation reflected the degree of damage to the body by free radicals.The antioxidant system of S.pharaonis could cope with oxidative stress caused by the change in salinity to a certain extent.Osmo-regulation-related genes’expression also showed an optimistic result,that is,S.pharaonis responded positively to the change in sali-nity by adjusting the expression of osmoregulation-related genes.Conversely,the increase in mortality at day 10 also proved the weak adaptation capability of S.pharaonis.This study indicated that S.pharaonis can adapt to a low-salinity environment with a li-mited extent.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.31872547)the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province,China(No.LY20 C190007)+1 种基金the Open Foundation from Marine Sciences in the First-Class Subjects of Zhejiang(No.OFMS004)the Excellent Postdoctoral Program of Jiangsu Province(No.314865).
文摘Neuropeptides are widely distributed in vertebrates and invertebrates,regulating a variety of physiological activities in the organisms,such as metabolism,feeding and reproduction.In this study,to explore the function of neuropeptide LFRFamide in Sepia pharaonis,the full-length cDNA of LFRFamide-like gene(named SpLFRFL,MG869822.1)was identified with rapid amplification of cDNA ends(RACE)method.The sequence of SpLFRFL was 860 bp in length and encoded 188 amino acids containing 4 different mature peptides:1 copy of PHTPFRFamide,NSLFRFamide,TIFRFamide,and 3 copies of GNLFRFamide.Multiple alignment and phylogenetic analysis results showed that SpLFRFL shared high identity with LFRFamides of Sepia officinalis and Sepiella japonica and had the closest relationship with them.Through quantitative Real-time PCR(qRT-PCR),it was found that the SpLFRFL gene was highly expressed in the optic lobe and brain at three different stages during gonad development in both genders.Moreover,the four mature peptides at a concentration of 0.01μmol L^(−1) could inhibit the protein synthesis in the Chinese hamster ovary cell strain-K1(CHOK1)induced by SpGnRH.These data suggest that SpLFRFL might be involved in the development and reproduction of S.pharaonis.The results can contribute to future studies on neuropeptide evolution and function and benefit the cuttlefish farming.
文摘OBJECTIVE: To investigate saponins and various solvent extracts from Atriplex laciniata(A. laciniata)against human parasites and various pests.METHODS: The samples from A. laciniata used in the activities were crude saponins(Al.Sp F) and solvent samples including methanolic extract(Al.Me F), ethyl acetate(Al.Ea F), choloroform(Al.Cf F),n-hexane(Al.Hx F) and water residual(Al.Wt F). Anthelmintic potentials of the samples were analyzed against Pheretima posthuma(earthworms) and Ascaridia galli(round worms) using contact toxicity method. Insecticidal activities were performed against Heterotermes indicola(termite), Monomorium pharaonis(pharaoh ant), Tribolium castaneum(flour beetle) and Rhyzopertha dominica(grain borer) using standard protocols.RESULTS: In anthelmintic assay, Al.Cf F and Al.Sp F were most effective against P. posthuma and A. gal-li with average death times of 25.62 and 29.65 min respectively. Likewise the anthelmintic assay, Al.Sp F and Al.Cf F were most effective against H. indicola causing 90.36% and 73.24% lethality respectively. Furthermore, in anti-Pharaoh activity Al.Sp F, Al.Wt F, Al.Cf F, Al.Me F and Al.Cf F exhibited highest activity with LD50 of 78, 220, 260, 330 and > 800 mg/m L respectively. Al.Sp F and Al.Cf F were highly effective against R. dominica causing 80.11% and71.30% lethality respectively. Al.Sp F was found most active against T. castaneum.CONCLUSION: Our findings suggest that the Al.Sp F, Al.Cf F and Al.Wt F extracted from A.laciniata L.may be the best options for the isolation of anthelmintic and bio-insecticidal compounds.
基金supported by the Ningbo Agricultural Major Projects (No. 201401C1111001)the Foundation of Zhejiang Educational Committee (No. Y2019409 57)sponsored by K.C.Wong Magna Fund in Ningbo University
文摘As a stenohaline species,the survival of Sepia pharaonis can be affected by salinity significantly.This study aimed to explore the function of decreasing salinity on the survival of Sepia pharaonis,which can provide an advanced production guide on the culture of S.pharaonis in the rainy season.Salinity was gradually decreased from 29 to 22 within 48 h to acclimate S.pharaonis to a low-salinity environment.After ten days of breeding under low-salinity of 22,the death rate was high.In this process,changes in tissue and cell structures in the larval liver,biochemical indicators,and osmoregulation-related gene expression were examined.In-terestingly,hepatocytes in the low-salinity group were irregular,had dissolved tissue inclusions,and contained vacuolized cells.There-fore,low salinity caused severe damages at a cellular level that can elevate the mortality rate.A gradual decline in salinity limited the full adaptation of S.pharaonis.Biochemical indicators and osmoregulation-related gene expression changed similarly.For instance,the trend of malondialdehyde(MAD)as a product of lipid peroxidation reflected the degree of damage to the body by free radicals.The antioxidant system of S.pharaonis could cope with oxidative stress caused by the change in salinity to a certain extent.Osmo-regulation-related genes’expression also showed an optimistic result,that is,S.pharaonis responded positively to the change in sali-nity by adjusting the expression of osmoregulation-related genes.Conversely,the increase in mortality at day 10 also proved the weak adaptation capability of S.pharaonis.This study indicated that S.pharaonis can adapt to a low-salinity environment with a li-mited extent.
