Detection of intestinal microbial changes in rotenone-induced Parkinson' s disease model mice / 解剖学报

[Abstract] Objective To investigate the changes of intestinal microbes in rotenone-induced Parkinson' s disease (PD) mice based on 16S rRNA gene sequencing. Methods Fourteen 8-week-old male C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into two groups: 6 mice in the control group and 8 mice in the model group. The model mice were injected subcutaneously with rotenone (3 mg/kg) for 5 weeks, and the bod)' weight was measured once a week. After 5 weeks, behavioral tests were perfonned, including the rotating rod test and the open field test. The contents of the tract were used for intestinal microbial detection analysis. Results After 5 weeks of rotenone treatment, the weight of PD mice was significantly lower than that of the control mice(P 0. 05), but the microbial species showed significant differences. Among them, the PD mice showed a significant decrease in the intestinal Turicibacter (P < 0 . 0 1), a significant increase in norank f Lachnospiraceae (P < 0. 01), a significant decrease in norank_f Erysipelotrichaceae(P<0. 01), and a significant increase in Lachnoclostridium{ P<0. 0 1) . Conclusion Intestinal microbes in PD mice are disordered, and these intestinal flora ma)' be involved in the development of dyskinesia in PD mice.

Study on membrane type leaf water evaporation inhibitors for improving effect of preventing diseases and pest controlling of / 中国中药杂志

Through indoor and field comparative experiments, the properties of membrane type leaf evaporation inhibitors and its effects on photosynthesis of and compatibility and synergistic of pesticide were studied. The evaporation inhibitors and were chosen to investigate the suppression of water evaporation and the compatibility with pesticides. The effect of evaporation inhibitors on photosynthesis of leaves was determined by the chlorophyll fluorescence imaging system. The results showed that water evaporation of leaves of different leaf age were evidently suppressed after treated with evaporation inhibitor. The inhibitor was well compatible with pesticide and effectively improved the pesticide efficacy，and had no significant effect on chlorophyll fluorescence parameters. It is concluded that the evaporation inhibitor has good compatibility with the pesticide, and has remarkable effect of restraining moisture evaporation, which make it can be used for reducing the dosage and improving the efficacy of the pesticide in the field of

The efficacy of clove oil as an anaesthetic and in euthanasia procedure for small-sized tropical fishes

Abstract Clove oil is used as a fish anesthetic because it is a natural and inexpensive product with low toxicity risks. The goal of the present study was to determine the appropriate concentration of clove oil for small-sized tropical fish to be used in mark-recapture studies or when individuals are to be sacrificed. We applied three different clove oil concentrations (D1=0.05 mL, D2=0.10 mL and D3=0.20 mL per 500 mL of water) on three small-sized fish species. We found a negative relationship between induction time and treatment for two species (Hyphessobrycon sp.1 and Hemigrammus sp.), while concentration was unrelated to recovery time. Fish body length was positively related to induction time in the D2 treatment for Hemigrammus sp., and negatively for Hyphessobrycon sp.1 in the D1 treatment, but was unrelated to recovery time for three species and treatments. Mortality rates varied across treatments, but higher rates were observed with higher clove oil concentrations. We conclude that 0.05 mL of clove oil per 500 mL of water is the most efficient dose for studies where fish will be released back to their natural habitats, while 0.20 mL of clove oil is recommended for studies that require fish euthanization for further laboratory analyses.

Resumo O óleo de cravo é recomendado como anestésico para peixes por ser produto de origem natural, baixo custo e apresentar poucos riscos de intoxicação. O objetivo deste trabalho foi determinar concentrações adequadas de óleo de cravo para anestesiar ou eutanasiar peixes de pequeno porte em ambiente natural. Foram testadas três concentrações do anestésico (D1=0,05 mL, D2=0,10 mL e D3=0,20 mL) em três espécies de peixes de pequeno. Houve uma relação negativa entre o tempo para a sedação dos indivíduos e a concentração para duas espécies (Hyphessobrycon sp.1 e Hemigrammus sp.), porém não foi encontrada relação entre o tempo para recuperação e as concentrações. Os exemplares maiores de Hemigrammus sp. levaram mais tempo para serem sedados no tratamento D2, já o contrário foi observado para Hyphessobrycon sp.1 no tratamento D1, enquanto que não houve efeito do comprimento no tempo de recuperação das três espécies. A mortalidade dos indivíduos variou entre as três concentrações do anestésico e as maiores taxas de mortalidade ocorreram nas maiores concentrações. Desse modo, a concentração de 0,05 mL é eficiente para estudos que envolvem manuseio e a soltura dos peixes, enquanto que a concentração de 0,20 mL é recomendada em estudos onde os peixes precisam ser sacrificados.

The efficacy of clove oil as an anaesthetic and in euthanasia procedure for small-sized tropical fishes / A eficiência do óleo de cravo como anestésico e em procedimentos de eutanaisa em peixes de pequeno porte

Abstract Clove oil is used as a fish anesthetic because it is a natural and inexpensive product with low toxicity risks. The goal of the present study was to determine the appropriate concentration of clove oil for small-sized tropical fish to be used in mark-recapture studies or when individuals are to be sacrificed. We applied three different clove oil concentrations (D1=0.05 mL, D2=0.10 mL and D3=0.20 mL per 500 mL of water) on three small-sized fish species. We found a negative relationship between induction time and treatment for two species (Hyphessobrycon sp.1 and Hemigrammus sp.), while concentration was unrelated to recovery time. Fish body length was positively related to induction time in the D2 treatment for Hemigrammus sp., and negatively for Hyphessobrycon sp.1 in the D1 treatment, but was unrelated to recovery time for three species and treatments. Mortality rates varied across treatments, but higher rates were observed with higher clove oil concentrations. We conclude that 0.05 mL of clove oil per 500 mL of water is the most efficient dose for studies where fish will be released back to their natural habitats, while 0.20 mL of clove oil is recommended for studies that require fish euthanization for further laboratory analyses.

Resumo O óleo de cravo é recomendado como anestésico para peixes por ser produto de origem natural, baixo custo e apresentar poucos riscos de intoxicação. O objetivo deste trabalho foi determinar concentrações adequadas de óleo de cravo para anestesiar ou eutanasiar peixes de pequeno porte em ambiente natural. Foram testadas três concentrações do anestésico (D1=0,05 mL, D2=0,10 mL e D3=0,20 mL) em três espécies de peixes de pequeno. Houve uma relação negativa entre o tempo para a sedação dos indivíduos e a concentração para duas espécies (Hyphessobrycon sp.1 e Hemigrammus sp.), porém não foi encontrada relação entre o tempo para recuperação e as concentrações. Os exemplares maiores de Hemigrammus sp. levaram mais tempo para serem sedados no tratamento D2, já o contrário foi observado para Hyphessobrycon sp.1 no tratamento D1, enquanto que não houve efeito do comprimento no tempo de recuperação das três espécies. A mortalidade dos indivíduos variou entre as três concentrações do anestésico e as maiores taxas de mortalidade ocorreram nas maiores concentrações. Desse modo, a concentração de 0,05 mL é eficiente para estudos que envolvem manuseio e a soltura dos peixes, enquanto que a concentração de 0,20 mL é recomendada em estudos onde os peixes precisam ser sacrificados.

Teor e qualidade de substâncias húmicas de planossolo sob diferentes sistemas de cultivo / Content and quality of humic substances of a Albaqualf under different management systems

Este trabalho teve por objetivo avaliar e comparar os teores e as características químicas das substâncias húmicas (SHs) de um Planossolo háplico submetido a diferentes sistemas de cultivos de arroz. Amostras de solo foram coletadas em um experimento de longa duração (19 anos) nas profundidades de 0-0,025, 0,025-0,05, 0,05-0,20m e no topo do horizonte B. Os tratamentos avaliados foram: APC-Sistema de cultivo contínuo de arroz (preparo convencional) e controle de invasoras com herbicida, APD-Sucessão de azevém x arroz sob plantio direto e SN-Solo mantido em condições naturais (pastagem nativa). As SHs e a fração não-húmica (NH) foram obtidas por meio de fracionamento químico. O teor de carbono do solo e na forma de SHs e NH foram determinados, respectivamente, pelos métodos Walkley-Black e espectrofotométrico. As características químicas e moleculares das SHs foram avaliadas por espectroscopias de infravermelho e UV/Vis e por análise elementar. Em comparação ao solo natural, o sistema APD preservou os teores de carbono orgânico total e de todas as frações húmicas, enquanto que o sistema APC provocou perdas de carbono orgânico total e de todas as frações húmicas nas camadas superficiais (<0,05m). A proporção de ácidos fúlvicos em relação ao carbono total aumentou em profundidade, sugerindo mobilização desta fração no perfil. O sistema de manejo afetou a composição da matéria orgânica principalmente na camada de 0 a 0,025m, ocorrendo SHs de menor grau de decomposição, mais polares e contendo menor proporção de estruturas alifáticas que no sistema APD.

The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare the content and chemical characteristics of humic substances (SHs) of an Albaqualf under different soil management systems. Soil samples were collected in a long-term field experiment (19 years) from the 0-0.025; 0.025-0.05 and 0.05-0.20m layers and from the top of the B horizon. The following treatments were evaluated: APC-continuous rice crop system under conventional tillage and weed control with herbicides; APD-no-tillage system with rye-grass in the winter and rice in the summer, and SN-soil under natural condition with native grassland. The SHs and the non-humic fraction (NH) were obtained by chemical fractioning. The content of total soil carbon and those occurring as SHs and NH were determined by the Walkley-Black and spectrophotometric methods, respectively. To determine the chemical and molecular characteristics of the SHs, UV-visible and infrared spectroscopy techniques and elementar analyses were employed. In comparison to the soil under natural condition (SN), the no-tillage system (APD) maintained total soil organic carbon concentrations as well as the content of SHs. The conventional tillage reduced soil total organic carbon and the content of SH in the upper layers (<0.05m). The proportion of fulvic acid in relation to the total soil organic carbon increased with soil depth, suggesting the mobilization of this fraction along the profile. The soil management system affected the composition of the organic matter mainly in the 0 to 0.025m layer, where the SH showed a lower decomposition and higher polaricity degree and contained smaller proportion of aliphatic structures than SH in the APD system.