Genetic differentiation through dispersal and isolation in two freshwater fish species from coastal basins of Northeastern Brazil

The coastal basins in Northeastern Brazil used in this study make up two different ecoregions for freshwater fishes (Amazonas estuary and coastal drainages, and Parnaiba) and two areas of endemism for Characiformes (Maranhão and Parnaíba), and exhibits a diversified yet poorly explored freshwater fish fauna. The population structure and biogeography of two migratory freshwater fish species that are commercially exploited from Maranhão and Parnaíba regions were herein analyzed. Molecular sequence data and statistical analyses were used to estimate haplotypes networks and lineage divergence times and correlated with hydrographic history of drainage and paleodrainages of the region. A total of 171 sequences was produced for both species, Schizodon dissimilis (coI, n = 70) and Prochilodus lacustris (D-loop, n = 101). All analyses identified the presence of three genetically delimited groups of S. dissimilis and six groups of P. lacustris. The lineage time analyses indicate diversification among these species within the past 1 million year. The results indicate the influence of geodispersal in the formation of the ichthyofauna in the studied area through headwater stream capture events and reticulated connections between the mouths of rivers along the coastal plain due to eustatic sea level fluctuations.(AU)

As bacias costeiras do nordeste do Brasil usadas neste estudo compõem duas ecorregiões diferentes para peixes de água doce (Estuário do Amazonas e drenagens costeiras e Parnaíba) e duas áreas de endemismo para Characiformes (Maranhão e Parnaíba), exibindo uma diversificada e ainda pouco explorada fauna de peixes de água doce. A estrutura populacional e biogeografia de duas espécies migradoras de peixes de água doce exploradas comercialmente nas regiões do Maranhão e Parnaíba foram analisadas. Dados de sequências moleculares e análises estatísticas foram utilizados para estimar redes de haplótipos e tempos de divergência entre linhagens, e foram correlacionados com a história hidrográfica das drenagens e paleodrenagens da região. Um total de 171 sequências foram geradas para ambas espécies, Schizodon dissimilis (coI, n = 70) e Prochilodus lacustris (D-loop, n = 101). Todas análises identificaram a presença de três grupos geneticamente delimitados para S. dissimilis e seis grupos para P. lacustris. A análise de tempo de divergência das linhagens indicou uma diversificação entre estas espécies nos últimos 1 Ma. Os resultados indicam influência da geodispersão na formação da ictiofauna do Maranhão, devido eventos de capturas de cabeceira e conexões reticuladas entre as fozes dos rios ao longo da planície costeira devido às flutuações eustáticas do nível do mar.(AU)

Level Changes and Significance of IL-2, IFN-γ and TNF-α in Bladder Cancer Patients / 现代生物医学进展

Objective:To discuss the level changes and significance of IL-2,IFN-γ,TNF-α in patients with bladder cancer.Methods:66 patients with bladder cancer who were treated in our hospital from February 2015 to December 2016 were enrolled in this study,which was denoted by bladder cancer group,65 patients with cystitis glandularis who were treated in our hospital during the same period were selected as cystitis group,another 65 healthy persons who were examined in our hospital during the same period were selected as control group,and compared the levels of IL-2,IFN-γ and TNF-α in each group,and the levels of IL-2,IFN-γand TNF-α in patients with bladder cancer of different types and clinical stages.The correlation of IL-2,IFN-γ and TNF-α levels with pathological types and clinical stages were analyzed.Results:The levels ofIL-2 and INF-γ in bladder cancer group were significantly lower than those in cystitis group and control group,the level of TNF-α was significantly higher than that of cystitis group and control group,the difference was statistically significant (P＜0.05).There was no significant difference in IL-2,IFN-γ and TNF-α levels in different types of bladder cancer patients (both P＞0.05).IL-2,IFN-γ levels in T2 to T4 bladder cancer patients were significantly lower than Tis to T1,TNF-α level was significantly higher than Tis to T1,the difference was statistically significant (both P＜0.05).According to Spearman method evaluation correlation founded that IL-2,IFN-γlevels in patients with bladder cancer were negatively correlated with clinical stage,TNF-α level was positively correlated with clinical stage.However,there was no correlation between IL-2,IFN-γ and TNF-α levels in patients with pathological type.Conclusion:IL-2,IFN-γ expression in bladder cancer patients are decreased significantly,while TNF-α expression is increased significantly,and the above three indexes of patients are related to clinical stage,but not related to pathological type.