四川省古蚤属两新种记述及对我国古蚤属的分类探讨(蚤目:多毛蚤科)

1960年10月间,从四川省黑水地区采到古蚤属(Palaeopsylla Wagner,1903)两个新种。本文除对新种记述外,还对本属的特征加以补充和修订;在属下建立一个新的组(group);并对我国迄今已知的八种古蚤编订一个分类检索表。     

陕西省角叶蚤科一新属新种记述

1973年我们在陕西省卫生防疫站所收藏的一大批蚤类标本中,发现一个新属新种,它属于蚤目角叶蚤科,兹记述如下。 巨胸蚤属Megathoracipsylla,新属 此新属较近单蚤属Monopsyllus Kolenati,1857,但有不少属征易于区别。 鉴别特征 主要是前胸背板特长,其长连同前胸栉在内约等于中胸背板(包括颈片),远较窄短的后胸背板为长;无额突,额除眼鬃列和后头除后缘鬃列外,各具1根     

云南西部狭臀蚤属四新种记述：蚤目：多毛蚤科

本文报告云南西部狭臀蚤属Steni(?)chia 4新种:1)金氏狭臀蚤,新种 S.chini sp.nov.与锐额狭臀蚤 S.angustifrontalis Xie et Gong接近;2)李氏狭臀蚤,新种 S.liae sp.nov.与金氏狭臀蚤新种和锐额狭臀蚤接近;3)柳氏狭臀蚤,新种 S.liui sp.nov.与李氏狭臀蚤新种和高山狭臀蚤S.montanis xie et Gong接近。4)吴氏狭臀蚤,新种 S.wui sp.nov.与卢氏狭臀蚤 S.lewis Smit接近。本文认论了李氏狭臀蚤新种与金氏狭臀蚤新种的形态分类及本属蚤类的宿主等生态问題,并编制本属14种的检索表。     

我国青海省蚤目细蚤科三新种的记述

本文系青海省蚤目研究的第三报,记述细蚤科(Leptopsyllidae)双蚤亚科(Amphipsyllinae)双蚤属(Amphipsylla)的二个新种和中蚤属(Mesopsylla)的一个新种。现分述于下。     

云南省古蚤属三新种(蚤目:多毛蚤科)

近年从云南西北部采到古蚤属(Palaeopsylla Wagner,1903)三个新种,按Lewis(1973)的划分均属于偏远古蚤种团P.remota-group,其中两个新种分别以我国蚤类学家柳支英和李贵真两教授命名,以对他们多年来对我们指教和鼓励表示敬意。全部正配副模存云南省流行病防治研究所。     

我国若干蚤类幼虫形态的比较

蚤类幼虫的研究开始于Laboulbene(1872)对猫栉首蚤(Ctenocephalides felis)幼虫的描述。王敦清(1956)对国内常见的人蚤(Pulex irritans)、印鼠客蚤(Xenopsylla cheopis)、猫栉首蚤、适存病蚤(Nosopsyllus nicanus)、不等单蚤(Monopsyllus anisus)、缓慢细蚤(Leptopsylla segnis)、印度蝠蚤(Ischnopsyllus indicus)等7种蚤幼的形态进行了比较研究;柳支英(1957)描述了幼稚狭蚤(Stenoponia sidimi)(现核正为上海狭蚤S.shanghaiensis)幼虫形态;虞以新(1957)报道了麻雀脊蚤(即禽角叶蚤欧亚亚种的同物异名)(Ceratophyllus gallinae tribulis)幼虫;孙昌秀(1965)描述了二齿新蚤(Neopsylla bidenta-     

青海省鸟蚤一新种(蚤目:角叶蚤科)

角叶蚤属(Ceratophyllus Curtis,1832)原只有两个亚属,Smit在1983年将角叶蚤科有关属和亚属与角叶蚤属合并,同时建立两个新亚属,现包括下列几个亚属:(1)Amonopsyllus Wagner,1938,(2)Celeophilus Smit,1983,(3)Ceratophyllus Curtis,1832,(4)Emmareus Smit,1983,(5)Monopsyllus Kolenati,1857,(6)RosickyianaSmit,1972,本属共计有72种和亚种。亚属Emmareus计载有9种,近来又发表Ce-ratophyllus(Ceratophyllus)chasteli Beaucournu, Monnat & Launay,1982应归到此亚属中。本亚属青海只有粗毛角叶蚤(C.(Emmareus)garei Rothschild,1902)和北方     

云南省贡山县蚤类调查简志(下)

在《云南省贡山县蚤类调查简志》(上)中报导了无突栉眼蚤(Ctenophthalmusaprojectus)、狭凹茸足蚤(Geusibia stenosinuata)和宽倍蚤(Amphalius manosus)等三个新种。现在(下)中将报导新蚤属(Neopsylla)的四个新种并附四个已知种的新分布。 一、多毛蚤科Hystrichopsyllidae新蚤亚科Neopsyllinae新蚤属NeopsyllaWagner,1903。     

宁夏新蚤属一新种记述(蚤目:多毛蚤科)

1980年9月至1985年9月期间,先后自宁夏回族自治区海原县红羊乡的月亮山、马场和贺兰山林区从大林姬鼠(Apodemus peninsulae)、灰仓鼠(Cricetulus migratorius)和社鼠(Niviventer confucianus)体上采到新蚤属Neopsylla Wagner,1903一种跳蚤。经鉴定为一新种,即以其主要产地命名为红羊新蚤Neopsylla hongyangensis,新种。鉴别特征红羊新蚤新种属于多毛蚤种团(Setosa-group),并与二齿新蚤N.bidentat-iformis(Wagner,1893)接近。但以其♂第9腹板肘部腹面中央有一向后方伸出的瓶形腹小臂可立即与二齿新蚤相区别。另外,第9腹板后臂的一列刺鬃…     

我国蚤类的几个新种和新纪录(蚤目)

最近我们整理了已在在贵州省采集的蚤类标本,其中有3个新种、新亚种和2个我国新纪录。现将这5种分别记述如下:从江大锥蚤Macrostylophora congjiangensis,新种(图1—6)     

Crystal structure, detonation performance, and thermal stability of a new polynitro cage compound: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15-nonanitro-2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15-nonaazaheptacyclo [5.5.1.13, 11. 15, 9] pentadecane

A new polynitro cage compound 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15-nonanitro-2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15-nonaazaheptcyclo [5.5.1.1(3,11).1(5,9)] pentadecane (NNNAHP) was designed in the present work. Its molecular structure was optimized at the B3LYP/6-31 G(d,p) level of density functional theory (DFT) and crystal structure was predicted using the Compass and Dreiding force fields and refined by DFT GGA-RPBE method. The obtained crystal structure of NNNAHP belongs to the P-1 space group and the lattice parameters are a = 9.99 ?, b = 10.78 ?, c = 9.99 ?, α = 90.01°, β = 120.01°, γ = 90.00°, and Z = 2, respectively. Based on the optimized crystal structure, the band gap, density of state, thermodynamic properties, infrared spectrum, strain energy, detonation characteristics, and thermal stability were predicted. Calculation results show that NNNAHP has detonation properties close to those of CL-20 and is a high energy density compound with moderate stability.     

Distribution of N,P, K,Ca, Mg,S, Zn,Fe, Mn and Cu in groundnut

Summary Concentration of N, P, K, Ca, Mg and S in summer groundnut crop was higher than in kharif while Zn, Fe, Mn and Cu contents were higher in summer crop. Kernel's N, P and Zn; Leaflet's Ca and Mn; Stem's K and Fe; Root's S and Cu and Petiole's Mg contents were highest. Shell's N, P, K, Mg, S, Zn and Cu; Kernel's Ca, Fe and Mn contents were the least. N, P, K, S, Zn and Cu concentrations decreased linearly as the crop grew. Ca, Mg, Fe and Mn concentrations did not display any distinct pattern. Ca concentration was positively correlated with pod yield in both the seasons.     

Simultaneous measurement of the trace elements Al, As, B, Be, Cd, Co, Cu, Fe, Li, Mn, Mo, Ni, Rb, Se, Sr, and Zn in human serum and their reference ranges by ICP-MS

The goal of this article was to establish reference ranges of the concentration of trace elements in human serum and to compare these results with those reported by other authors. We describe the sample preparation and measurement conditions that allow the rapid, precise, and accurate determination of Al, As, B, Be, Cd, Co, Cu, Fe, Li, Mn, Mo, Ni, Rb, Se, Sr, and Zn in human serum samples (n=110) by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Accuracy and precision were determined by analyzing three reconstituted reference serum samples by comparison with other methods and by the standard addition procedure. The advantages of the ICP-MS method include short time of analysis of the elements mentioned, low detection limit, high precision, and high accuracy. Disadventages include a high risk of contamination due to the presence of some of the elements of interest in the environment, the relatively delicate sample handling, and the high cost of the equipment.     

Reference values for the concentrations of As,Cd, Co,Cr, Cu,Fe, I,Hg, Mn,Mo, Ni,Pb, Se,and Zn in selected human tissues and body fluids

This report attempts to formulate reference ranges of elemental concentrations for 15 trace elements in selected human tissues and body fluids. A set of samples consisting of whole blood, blood serum, urine, milk, liver, and hair were chosen and considered for 15 elements of biological significance: As, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, F, Fe, I, Hg, Mn, Mo, Ni, Pb, Se, and Zn. The results represent wholly or partially data received from 40 countries of the global regions of Africa, Asia, Europe, North, South, and Central America, Australia, and New Zealand. This survey, even if qualitative, has been useful in demonstrating certain trends of trace-element scenarios around the world. It is of course recognized that both diet and environment exert a strong influence on the distribution pattern of several elements, such as As, Cd, Mn, Pb, Se, and Zn. A limited comparison of the available information on soil status of different countries reflected some interesting associations for elements, such as Mn and Zn. Importantly, this study revealed that only a few countries were in a position to identify a reasonable amount of data on samples requested for this project. Regretably, for a number of countries, any dependable data for even such essential elements as Cu, Fe, and Zn were not available. In view of the nutritional importance of many elements, the time is ripe for concerted efforts by intergovernmental agencies to initiate investigations or commission task forces/projects to generate reliable reference data for selected global regions, which sadly lack data of any kind at present.     

Potential Compounds for Oral Cancer Treatment: Resveratrol,Nimbolide, Lovastatin,Bortezomib, Vorinostat,Berberine, Pterostilbene,Deguelin, Andrographolide,and Colchicine

Oral cancer is one of the main causes of cancer-related deaths in South-Asian countries. There are very limited treatment options available for oral cancer. Research endeavors focused on discovery and development of novel therapies for oral cancer, is necessary to control the ever rising oral cancer related mortalities. We mined the large pool of compounds from the publicly available compound databases, to identify potential therapeutic compounds for oral cancer. Over 84 million compounds were screened for the possible anti-cancer activity by custom build SVM classifier. The molecular targets of the predicted anti-cancer compounds were mined from reliable sources like experimental bioassays studies associated with the compound, and from protein-compound interaction databases. Therapeutic compounds from DrugBank, and a list of natural anti-cancer compounds derived from literature mining of published studies, were used for building partial least squares regression model. The regression model thus built, was used for the estimation of oral cancer specific weights based on the molecular targets. These weights were used to compute scores for screening the predicted anti-cancer compounds for their potential to treat oral cancer. The list of potential compounds was annotated with corresponding physicochemical properties, cancer specific bioactivity evidences, and literature evidences. In all, 288 compounds with the potential to treat oral cancer were identified in the current study. The majority of the compounds in this list are natural products, which are well-tolerated and have minimal side-effects compared to the synthetic counterparts. Some of the potential therapeutic compounds identified in the current study are resveratrol, nimbolide, lovastatin, bortezomib, vorinostat, berberine, pterostilbene, deguelin, andrographolide, and colchicine.     

New Coleoptera records from New Brunswick, Canada: Stenotrachelidae, Oedemeridae, Meloidae, Myceteridae, Boridae, Pythidae, Pyrochroidae, Anthicidae, and Aderidae

We report 19 new species records for the faunal list of Coleoptera in New Brunswick, Canada, six of which are new records for the Maritime provinces, and one of which is new Canadian record. We also provide the first recent records for five additional species in New Brunswick. One new species of Stenotrachelidae, Cephaloon ungulare LeConte, is added to the New Brunswick faunal list. Additional records are provided for Cephaloon lepturides Newman, as well the first recent record of Nematoplus collaris LeConte. Two species of Oedemeridae, Asclera puncticollis (Say) and Asclera ruficollis (Say), are newly reported for New Brunswick, and additional locality and bionomic data are provided for Calopus angustus LeConte and Ditylus caeruleus (Randall). The records of Ditylus caerulus are the first recent records for the province. Three species of Meloidae, Epicauta pestifera Werner, Lytta sayi LeConte, and Meloe augustcollis Say are reported the first time for New Brunswick; Epicauta pestifera is newly recorded in Canada. Lacconotus punctatus LeConte and the family Mycteridaeis newly recorded for New Brunswick. The first recent records of Borus unicolor Say (Boridae) are reported from the province. One new species of Pythidae, Pytho siedlitzi Blair, and the first recent records of Pytho niger Kirby are added to the faunal list of New Brunswick. Three species of Pyrochroidae are newly reported for the province, including Pedilus canaliculatus (LeConte) and Pedilus elegans (Hentz), which are new for the Maritime provinces. Five species of Anthicidae and the first recent record of Anthicus cervinus LaFerté-Sénectére are newly reported for New Brunswick. Anthicus melancholicus LaFerté-Sénectère, Sapintus pubescens (LaFerté-Sénectère), Notoxus bifasciatus (LeConte), and Stereopalpus rufipes Casey are new to the Maritime provinces faunal list. Ambyderus granularis (LeConte) is removed from the faunal list of the province. Three species of Aderidae, Vanonus huronicus Casey, Zonantes fasciatus (Melsheimer), and Zonantes pallidusWerner, are newly recorded for New Brunswick; Zonantes fasciatus and Vanonus huronicus are new for the Maritime provinces' faunal list. Collection data, bionomic data, and distribution maps are presented for all these species.     

Relations of the Al,B, Ba,Br, Ca,Cl, Cu,Fe, K,Li, Mg,Mn, Na,P, S,Si, Sr,and Zn mass fractions to morphometric parameters in pediatric and nonhyperplastic young adult prostate glands

The variation with age of the 18 trace element mass fractions and some histological characteristics of intact prostate glands of 50 subjects aged 0–30 years was investigated by instrumental neutron activation analysis, inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry, and a quantitative morphometric analysis. Mean values ± standard error of the mean (M ± SΕΜ) for the mass fractions (in milligrams per kilogram wet tissue) of these trace elements in pre-puberty were: Al 28.5 ± 9.0, B 0.40 ± 0.11, Ba 1.48 ± 0.44, Br 10.5 ± 1.5, Ca 241 ± 30, Cl 3,203 ± 278, Cu 3.51 ± 0.89, Fe 33.7 ± 4.1, K 2,364 ± 145, Li 0.020 ± 0.004, Mg 153 ± 23, Mn 0.46 ± 0.06, Na 2,286 ± 130, P 1,391 ± 100, S 1,698 ± 132, Si 62 ± 11, Sr 0.38 ± 0.08, and Zn 27.6 ± 2.3. During puberty and postpuberty, when there is a significant increase in circulating androgens, the mean values were: Al 7.2 ± 1.4, B 0.21 ± 0.05, Ba 0.25 ± 0.06, Br 5.8 ± 1.0, Ca 433 ± 81, Cl 2,314 ± 201, Cu 1.77 ± 0.13, Fe 20.9 ± 1.6, K 2,585 ± 118, Li 0.0088 ± 0.0014, Mg 232 ± 27, Mn 0.34 ± 0.04, Na 1,875 ± 107, P 1,403 ± 98, S 1,673 ± 73, Si 22.2 ± 3.1, Sr 0.22 ± 0.03, and Zn 93.3 ± 8.9. Mean values (M ± SΕΜ) of percent volumes (%) of the stroma, epithelium and lumen in the prostate before puberty were 73.4 ± 2.6, 20.4 ± 1.7, and 4.45 ± 0.94, respectively, versus 46.5 ± 2.5, 38.5 ± 1.9, and 14.9 ± 1.2 during puberty and postpuberty. This work’s results confirm that the Zn mass fraction in prostate tissue is an androgen-dependent parameter. For the first time it has been demonstrated that the glandular lumen is a main pool of Ca, Mg, and Zn accumulation and that the stroma is a main pool of Al, B, Ba, Br, Cl, Cu, Fe, Mn, Na, and Si accumulation in the normal human prostate, for the age range 0–30 years. It was concluded that the Ca, Mg, and Zn binds tightly within the prostatic fluid, because the volume of glandular lumen reflects the volume of prostatic fluid.