Entomofauna associated with Avena sativa in southern Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil / Entomofauna associada à cultura da aveia branca no sul do Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil

This study was aimed at examining the composition of insects and fluctuations in their populations in Avena sativa in southern Mato Grosso do Sul. The study was carried out at the experimental farm of the Federal University of Grande Dourados (FAECA) in Dourados, Mato Grosso do Sul, in 2014 and 2015, in an area of three hectares divided into 80 plots of 169 m2 each. The assessments were carried out weekly by sampling the area within a 0.25-m2 metal frame, totaling ten evaluations. Within the frame, ten plants were examined for aphids and all plants were inspected for other insects. Based on the faunistic analysis (abundance, constancy, frequency, and dominance), eight species were observed during the two years of study. The most frequent, abundant, dominant, and recurring species were Rhopalosiphum padi, Spodoptera frugiperda and dipterans of the family Syrphidae (hoverfly). The population of R. padi increased until approximately the 40th day after emergence (DAE), when the highest abundance of hoverflies was also observed. After that, the population of R. padi decreased. The aphid R. padi was the main insect observed in A. sativa during the two years of study but were naturally controlled by hoverflies; therefore, chemical intervention was not needed.(AU)

O objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar a composição faunística de insetos e sua flutuação populacional em Avena sativa na região sul do Mato Grosso do Sul. O experimento foi conduzido na Fazenda Experimental da Universidade Federal de Grande Dourados (FAECA), em Dourados, Mato Grosso do Sul, em uma área de três hectares divididos em 80 lotes de 169 m2 cada, nos anos de 2014 e 2015. As avaliações foram realizadas semanalmente por amostragem da área em uma estrutura metálica de 0,25 m2, perfazendo um total de dez avaliações. Dentro da estrutura, dez plantas foram examinadas para pulgões e todas as plantas foram inspecionadas quanto a outros insetos. Baseado na análise faunística (abundância, constância, frequência e dominância), oito espécies foram observadas durante os dois anos de estudo. As espécies mais frequentes, abundantes, dominantes e constantes foram Rhopalosiphum padi, Spodoptera frugiperda e dípteros da família Syrphidae. A população de R. padi aumentou até aproximadamente o 40° dia após a emergência (DAE), momento esse em que também houve a maior presença de sirfídeos. A partir deste ponto, ocorreu a diminuição na população de R. padi. O pulgão R. padi foi o principal inseto observado em A. sativa durante os dois anos de estudo, mas paralelamente houve um bom controle natural por sirfídeos, sendo dispensável, portanto, a necessidade de intervenções químicas.(AU)

Insect deterrent and nematicidal screening of microfungi from Mexico and anti-aphid compounds from Gliomastix masseei / Evaluación de la actividad disuasiva de insectos y nematotóxica de microhongos de México y compuestos anti-áfidos de Gliomastix masseei

Fungal metabolites are promising alternatives for the development of biorational pesticides. In this sense, microfungi from tropical regions are valuable sources of natural compounds for pest management. With the aim of broadening the search for new eco-friendly products to manage plant pests, this study was carried out to evaluate the biological activity of 23 tropical fungal extracts on three species of phytophagous insects and a plant parasitic nematode. In addition, the active principles of the most effective extract were identified. The insect deterrent activity of fungal extracts was evaluated on the settling of aphids Myzus persicae and Rhopalosiphum padi, and on the feeding of lepidoptera larva Spodoptera littoralis; the nematostatic activity was evaluated on the mobility of Meloidogyne javanica. Active metabolites from Gliomastix masseei were identified by GC-MS techniques and by comparison with commercial standards. Results showed seven extracts with strong effect on the settling of M. persicae and R. padi (settling inhibition >80%). The calculated median of effective concentration (EC50) values ranged from 8 to 38 µg/cm² for the extracts of Clonostachys rosea and G. masseei, respectively. Bioassay-guided separation of the ethyl acetate extract of G. masseei revealed the presence of fatty acids and their derivatives, where methyl 9-octadecenoate was the most active compound with EC50 values of 16 µg and 35 µg/cm² for M. persicae and R. padi, respectively. Extracts of C. rosea and G. masseei could be a promising option in the control of pest aphids in agriculture.

Los metabolitos fúngicos son agentes prometedores para el desarrollo de plaguicidas biorracionales. En este sentido, los hongos microscópicos de zonas tropicales representan una valiosa fuente de compuestos naturales para el manejo de plagas. Con la finalidad de ampliar la investigación en productos amigables con el medio ambiente, en este estudio se evaluó la actividad biológica de 23 extractos de hongos sobre 3 especies de insectos fitófagos y un nematodo fitoparásito; además se identificaron los componentes del extracto más activo. El efecto disuasivo de los extractos fúngicos se evaluó en el asentamiento de Myzus persicae y Rhopalosiphum padi, así como en la alimentación de Spodoptera littoralis; la actividad nematostática se evaluó sobre la movilidad de Meloidogyne javanica. Los metabolitos activos de Gliomastix masseei se identificaron por cromatografía de gases-espectrometría de masas y por comparación con muestras comerciales. Los resultados mostraron 7 extractos con fuerte efecto en la inhibición del asentamiento (> 80%) de M. persicae y R. padi. Los valores de la concentración efectiva media (CE50) estuvieron en el rango de 8 a 38 µg/cm² para los extractos de Clonostachys rosea y G. masseei, respectivamente. El extracto de acetato de etilo de G. masseei se fraccionó por un proceso biodirigido y reveló la presencia de ácidos grasos y sus derivados, donde el 9-octadecenoato de metilo fue el más activo, con una CE50 de 16 µg/cm² para M. persicae y 35 µg/cm² para R. padi. Los extractos fúngicos de C. rosea y G. masseei pueden ser una alternativa promisoria en el control de áfidos que son plaga en la agricultura.

Diagnostic Value of Peptidylarginine Deaminase-4 in Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis / 现代检验医学杂志

Objective To investigate the diagnostic value of peptidylarginine deaminase-4 (PADI-4)detected in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Methods The levels of PADI-4,anti-CCP antibodies,AKA and APF were detected by ELISA in serum samples from 58 patients with RA,40 other rheumatic disease and 30 healthy individuals.The indicators were evaluate by application of ROC curve analysis,analysis of variance and correlation.Results PADI-4 serum level(2.653±2.719 U/L) of patients with RA was significantly higher than other rheumatic diseases group (0.872 ± 0.292 U/L)and the healthy group (0.793±0.243 U/L),the difference was statistically significant (t=22.732,35.371,P<0.01).Receiver operator curve analysis (ROC)showed an opitium cut off level for PADI-4 at 1.284 U/L,the sensitivity of PADI-4 was 62.1%.The specificity was 91.4% in RA.There was no significant difference between the positive rate of PADI-4 (62.1%)and APF (50%),AKA (56.9%)(χ2=0.322,P=0.570;χ2=1.715,P=0.190),and there was asignificant difference between PADI-4 and anti CCP antibody (χ2=4.161,P=0.041);a positive correlation between PADI-4 and APF,AKA (r=0.652,0.666, P<0.01),PADI-4 and between anti CCP antibody showed no correlation (r=0.122,P=0.357).Conclusion PADI-4 was significantly increased in serum of RA patients in part,PADI-4 has good sensitivity and specificity of RA,a new diagnostic markers might become independent of antibody against CCP in RA.

Study on single nucleotide polymorphisms of padi4_94 gene in Chinese Han people of Hebei Province / 临床检验杂志

Objective To study the gene polymorphism at position padi4_94 in Chinese Han people of Hebei Province and the characters of distribution.Methods 106 healthy individuals and 115 rheumatoid arthritis patients in Hebei Province were randomly selected. Padi4_94 gene was screened by sequencing of the promotor. The correlations between the SNP site and anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody (anti-CCP) was discussed.Results There were three genotypes: AA, AG and GG in Chinese Han people of Hebei Province. No significant differences of gene frequency and allele gene frequency were found between healthy individuals and RA patients, and no correlation between SNP and the production of anti-CCP.Conclusions Hebei Province The gene polymorphisms at position padi4_94 existed in Chinese Han people of Hebei Province,but possibly would not affect RA susceptibility and the production of anti-CCP.

The expressive vector of RNA interference can effect the expressions of PADI-4 gene in HL-60 cells / 中国免疫学杂志

Objective:To prove the effect of PADI-4 gene in the development of rheumatoid arthritis.Methods:Four SiRNA sequences were designed for PADI-4 gene,and the SiRNAs were cloned into blank pSiRNA-hH1neo G2 vectors.The vectors were transformed into GT116 E.coli competent cells.By white-blue selection system,the right vectors were gotten.After transfection into HL-60 cells,the cells were collected on 3,5,7,10 and 14 day,the levels of PADI-4 mRNA were detected by Real-time PCR.Results:Digestion by Acc 65Ⅰand Hind Ⅲ,the recombinant expressive vector of RNA interference was obtained successfully.The PADI-4 mRNA generated by the cells transfected with the vector of SiRNAs were reduced,and the level was not change in normal cells.Conclusion:The recombinant expressive vector of RNA interference is obtained successfully and the recombinant expressive vector can affect expression of PADI-4 gene in HL-60 cells.