应用流式细胞术检测虾类血细胞总数方法的建立

通过对流式细胞术(FCM)检测虾类血细胞总数(THC)的条件和方法进行优化,为虾类血细胞学研究提供快捷、准确的测定方法。2012年7-9月,应用SYBR Green I作为荧光染料标记完整血细胞,设置3个不同染料浓度(1×、10×和100×),测定不同孵育时间下染色细胞比例的变化。结果显示,染料终浓度为10×时染色效果最佳,其最佳孵育时间为60 min;应用建立的FCM方法和显微计数方法测定10尾凡纳滨对虾(Litopenaeus vannamei)的THC,平均值分别为(16.68±1.57)×106个/m L和(15.09±1.76)×106个/m L,2种方法测定结果的相关性极显著(R2=0.8064,P<0.01)。凡纳滨对虾经不同浓度(0.5 mg/L和5.0 mg/L)的Cd2+胁迫,利用建立的FCM方法测定Cd2+胁迫下对虾THC的变化。结果显示,0.5 mg/L和5.0 mg/L Cd2+胁迫下,对虾THC随着胁迫时间的延长不断下降,胁迫48 h时分别下降至对照组的78.7%和64.7%,可见Cd2+胁迫对虾类血细胞产生毒性,抑制了血细胞活性,表明该方法适用于虾类的血细胞学研究。     

镉胁迫对凡纳滨对虾血细胞基因表达的影响

为探讨镉(Cd)胁迫下凡纳滨对虾(Litopenaeus vannamei)血细胞的分子响应,以不同浓度的Cd2+(0,0.5 mg/L和5 mg/L)进行胁迫,于不同胁迫时间取血淋巴,测定血细胞中Trx 2、Grx 2、Grx 3和MGST 3的基因表达量变化。结果显示,Trx 2、Grx 3和MGST 3表达量在胁迫的中后期显著上调,Grx 2表达量在5 mg/L Cd2+胁迫6 h开始即有显著的升高,并持续至48 h。结果表明在Cd胁迫作用下,对虾血细胞中上调这四个氧化还原与抗氧化相关基因的表达水平,以进行胁迫防御;Grx 2对Cd胁迫较为敏感,在整个胁迫过程发挥作用,Trx 2、Grx 3和MGST 3主要在胁迫的中后期发挥作用;基因的表达响应具有一定浓度效应。     

硫化物胁迫对凡纳滨对虾血细胞的毒性影响

硫化物是水产养殖过程中常见的水体污染物之一。为探讨水体硫化物胁迫对虾类血细胞的毒性影响,以不同浓度(0.5 mg/L,2.0 mg/L)的硫化物对凡纳滨对虾(Litopenaeus vannamei)进行胁迫,于胁迫后6、12、24和48 h取血淋巴,应用流式细胞术测定血细胞的总数(THC)、活性氧(ROS)含量、一氧化氮(NO)含量以及凋亡率。结果显示,经0.5 mg/L硫化物胁迫48 h后,对虾THC显著下降至11.78×10~6个/mL,为对照组的72.7%(P0.05),ROS含量为对照组的225.2%(P0.05),血细胞凋亡率显著上升至7.42%(P0.05);经2.0 mg/L硫化物胁迫6 h开始,对虾THC呈现显著的下降(P0.05),血细胞ROS含量和凋亡率显著提高(P0.05);表明硫化物胁迫刺激对虾血细胞产生大量ROS,诱导血细胞凋亡,从而导致THC下降,这一过程可能是硫化物导致虾类细胞免疫下降的重要机制;随着硫化物浓度的升高,其细胞毒性作用明显提高。血细胞NO含量在2.0 mg/L硫化物胁迫12和48 h时显著升高(P0.05),推测NO可能在硫化物胁迫防御调控中起着信号因子的作用。     

JC-1标记的流式细胞术测定虾类血细胞的线粒体膜电位

以新鲜虾血细胞为阴性对照,α-羰基氰化氯苯腙处理的虾血细胞为阳性对照,建立以JC-1为荧光标记的测定虾类血细胞线粒体膜电位的流式细胞术方法.将凡纳滨对虾离体血细胞经不同浓度Cd2+ (10-9～10-3 mol/L)处理6h后,应用该方法测定血细胞线粒体膜电位的变化.结果显示10-4 mol/L和10-3 mol/L Cd2+导致血细胞线粒体膜电位显著下降,表明该浓度的Cd2+会破坏虾血细胞线粒体的功能.本研究结果也显示,应用JC-1标记的流式细胞术测定方法适用于虾类血细胞线粒体膜电位的研究.     

脂多糖、多巴胺与蛋白激酶抑制剂联合作用对凡纳滨对虾血细胞吞噬率、胞吐酚氧化酶活力的影响

研究了脂多糖(LPS)、多巴胺(DA)对凡纳滨对虾血细胞吞噬、胞吐及信号通路的影响。结果表明,LPS、DA对凡纳滨对虾血细胞数量、吞噬率和胞吐酚氧化酶活力影响显著(P<0.05),LPS、DA与血细胞孵育30min后,高浓度(1～10mg/L或μmol/L)处理组对虾血细胞数量均随作用浓度增大而明显下降,胞吐酚氧化酶活力则显著升高,LPS处理组对虾血细胞吞噬率显著升高,而DA处理组对虾血细胞吞噬率则表现出明显的下降趋势。同时在LPS作用下,分别加入蛋白激酶C(PKC)、酪氨酸蛋白激酶(TPK)抑制剂chelerythrine、genistein后,凡纳滨对虾血细胞吞噬和胞吐作用均受到明显的抑制作用,抑制剂对吞噬的抑制效果为genistein>chelerythrine,对胞吐的抑制效果则为chelerythrine>genistein;在DA作用下,加入蛋白激酶A(PKA)抑制剂H-89后,血细胞吞噬作用得到增强,但对胞吐作用无明显影响,chelerythrine、genistein均抑制对虾血细胞的胞吐作用,抑制剂的作用效果为chelerythrine>genistein,两种抑制剂对吞噬均无显著影响。     

镉胁迫下鲤血液免疫指标的变化

水体中镉含量超标会引起鱼体免疫反应,影响鱼类免疫相关酶的活性以及免疫因子的表达。通过对鲤(Cyprinus carpio)幼鱼进行镉(Cd)暴露,检测了血液中非特异性免疫相关指标。结果显示,0.05 mg/L和0.5 mg/L的镉可以引起血清溶菌酶活性的显著升高;0.5 mg/L的镉导致血液白细胞吞噬百分比的显著降低;0.005 mg/L、0.05 mg/L和0.5 mg/L镉均导致鲤血清中酸性磷酸酶活性的显著升高;0.05 mg/L和0.5 mg/L镉引起血清中碱性磷酸酶活性的显著降低;0.005 mg/L、0.05 mg/L和0.5 mg/L镉暴露组的血细胞呼吸爆发活性与对照组相比极显著降低。研究发现镉对鲤幼鱼具有免疫毒性,酸性磷酸酶和血细胞呼吸爆发活性发生了显著变化,说明酸性磷酸酶和血细胞呼吸爆发活性对镉较为敏感,可以作为水环境中低浓度镉的标志物。镉暴露组的血细胞爆发活性的显著降低,证明镉的免疫毒性与体内氧化应激相关。     

饲料铜含量对亚硝酸盐胁迫下斑节对虾血细胞的影响

研究了饲料铜离子含量对亚硝酸盐胁迫下斑节对虾（Penaeus monodon）血细胞参数的影响。向斑节对虾投喂不同铜离子添加量（0,10,25,40,55和110 mg/kg）的饲料8周后,进行24 h 的20 mg/L亚硝酸氮胁迫,取样测定对虾的血细胞总数（THC）、血细胞活性氧（ROS）含量和血细胞凋亡率。结果显示,经亚硝酸盐胁迫后,25-55 mg/kg饲料组对虾能保持较高的THC,以及较低血细胞ROS含量和凋亡率;110 mg/kg饲料组对虾的THC最低,血细胞ROS含量和凋亡率均最高。这些结果表明饲料中添加25-55 mg/kg的铜离子能有效降低亚硝酸盐胁迫对血细胞造成的氧化损害,但过量添加（110 mg/kg）反而对血细胞造成更为严重的损害。     

对虾血细胞中一氧化氮合成酶鉴定与分析方法研究

通过硝基蓝四唑(NBT)还原法和血细胞形态法两种一氧化氮合成酶的鉴定方法,以日本对虾(Penaeus japonicus)作为研究对象,对日本对虾血细胞中的一氧化氮合成酶进行初步鉴定,并优化硝基蓝四唑(NBT)还原法测定对虾血细胞中一氧化氮合成酶的实验条件.结果显示,当L-精氨酸浓度为2.5 mmol/L,脂多糖(LPS)质量浓度为100 μg/mL,Ca2 浓度为2.5 mmol/L时,NBT法测定一氧化氮合成酶活力的结果最佳.同时,还建立了两种针对一氧化氮合成酶活力的分析方法-L-瓜氨酸分析法和亚硝酸盐分析法,并对其测定条件进行了优化.结果表明,对虾血细胞在4 ℃下与L-精氨酸和LPS孵育8 h后测定的结果最为理想.利用这4种方法能够有效地鉴定和分析对虾血细胞中的一氧化氮合成酶,这为深入了解一氧化氮合成酶在对虾先天性免疫中的地位及其在对虾抗病力中的作用提供了理论依据.     

亚硝酸氮和副溶血弧菌对凡纳滨对虾部分免疫指标的影响

在养殖水体中含不同浓度亚硝酸氮的情况下,用副溶血弧菌浸泡感染的方式对凡纳滨对虾(Litopenaeus vannamzei)进行毒性实验;并检测了凡纳滨对虾在亚硝酸氮和弧菌胁迫下的部分免疫指标的变化,研究亚硝酸氮和副溶血弧菌对凡纳滨对虾免疫力的影响.结果表明,实验Ⅰ:亚硝酸氮浓度为0.75、1.50、3.00 mg/L组分别胁迫健康凡纳滨对虾,对虾的血细胞数、血清酚氧化酶活力、酸性磷酸酶活力、超氧化物歧化酶活力和过氧化氢酶活力均显著低于对照组(0.005 mg/L)(P<0.05);10 d时,0.005、0.75、1.50、3.00 mg/L组的对虾死亡率分别达到0%、16.7%、20.0%、26.7%.实验Ⅱ:亚硝酸氮胁迫同时,用副溶血弧菌感染对虾,与实验Ⅰ相比,对虾的各项免疫指标受到的影响更大,其各项免疫指标与相应的实验Ⅰ相比,均有显著的差异(P<0.05);第10天时,0.005、0.75、1.50、3.00 mg/L对虾死亡率分别达到33.3%、40.0%、46.7%、50.0%.可见亚硝酸氮浓度越高,弧菌对对虾免疫力的破坏性越大,对虾的死亡率也越高.     

氨氮对凡纳对虾免疫指标的影响

以凡纳对虾(Litopenaeus vannamei)为研究对象,研究氨氮对其免疫指标的影响。实验氨氮质量浓度梯度设置为0.05(对照)、0.5、1.0、1.5、2.0、2.5 mg／L,各氨氮梯度用4g／L的氯化铵溶液来调节。将暂养在自然海水(对照)中的凡纳对虾分别放入各实验梯度中,对虾体长为(8.5±0.5)cm。结果表明,氨氮对凡纳对虾血细胞数量、血清中的酚氧化酶活力、溶菌和抗菌活力的影响显著(F>F0.05),且随着氨氮质量浓度的升高,血细胞数量和溶菌、抗菌活力降低,酚氧化酶活力升高;在0-24 h实验时间内,各处理组(对照组除外)对虾血细胞数量和溶菌、抗菌活力呈下降趋势,酚氧化酶活力呈上升趋势,24 h后稳定在较低水平上。实验说明,随着氨氮水平升高,凡纳对虾免疫力明显下降,对病原菌的易感性提高,因此在养殖过程中,环境氨氮变化幅度不应超过0.5 mg／L,或长时间维持在较高氨氮水平(>0.5 mg／L)。     

Anguilla huangi Teng, Lin, and Tzeng, 2009, is a junior synonym of Anguilla luzonensis Watanabe, Aoyama, and Tsukamoto, 2009

Anguilla luzonensis and A. huangi were each described in 2009 using eels obtained from northern Luzon Island. We examined the taxonomic status of these two groups of eels using morphological and molecular genetic characters. There were no significant differences in two vertebrae counts between eels of A. luzonensis and A. huangi. Mitochondrial 16S ribosomal RNA and cytochrome b genes sequences were obtained and compared among 28 specimens of A. luzonensis, the holotypes of A. luzonensis and A. huangi, and one specimen of the other 15 anguillid species. The specimens of A. luzonensis exhibited almost identical sequences, including the holotype, with only a few site differences, and the genetic difference between the holotypes of A. luzonensis and A. huangi was within the range of differences of specimens of A. luzonensis. The other anguillid species were genetically very different from A. luzonensis and A. huangi, although A. interioris is a closely related species. It is clear that A. luzonensis and A. huangi are the same species, and according to the principle of priority in zoological nomenclature, A. luzonensis Watanabe, Aoyama, and Tsukamoto, 2009 is the valid species name, and A. huangi Teng, Lin, and Tzeng, 2009 is a junior synonym of A. luzonensis.     

Effect of Lead on Survival,Osmoregulation, and Histological Changes of the Gills of the White Shrimp,Litopenaeus vannamei,Boone, 1931

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the acute toxicity of lead for different life stages of shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei, and to determine the effect of its sublethal concentrations on osmoregulatory capacity (OC) as well as the possible histological alteration in the gills of juvenile shrimp. The 24‐, 48‐, and 96‐h LC₅₀ values for lead to L. vannamei increased progressively with increasing life stage, from nauplii < zoeae < mysis < postlarvae < juvenile. After 15‐d exposure to 3.25, 6.50, and 9.75 mg Pb/L, the OC values of exposed shrimp were reduced by 39, 73, and 157%, respectively compared to control animals. Compared to controls, the lead concentrations in gill tissues increased significantly by 127,500, 137,500, and 141,000% in shrimps exposed to 3.25, 6.50, and 9.75 mg Pb/L, respectively. After lead exposure, hemocytic congestion in efferent vessels and multiple hyperplasia were observed in gill filaments, resulting in narrowed hemolymphatic lacuna. The histopathological effects increased with increasing Pb concentration.     

Age,growth, maturity and the overfishing of the iconic sciaenid,Argyrosomus japonicus,in south-eastern,Australia

Mulloway (Argyrosomus japonicus) occur in estuarine and coastal waters surrounding Australia, Africa, India, Pakistan, China, Korea and Japan, where they are important in fisheries. This study identified that mulloway in south-eastern Australia had similar growth rates, but matured at smaller lengths and younger ages, to those in South Africa and Western Australia. Growth of both sexes was similar to about 5 years, after which females grew faster and attained a greater maximum length than males. Female mulloway matured at 4–5 years of age with a L₅₀ of 68 cm, whereas males matured at 2–3 years of age with a L₅₀ of 51 cm. The commercial fishery in New South Wales was characterised by declining catches and a reduction in the proportion of mulloway of mature lengths in landings. During 2002–2005 commercial landings were dominated (83%) by fish within 15 cm of the current minimum legal total length of 45 cm and aged 2 and 3 years (>80%), even though mulloway can attain lengths of 200 cm and live >30 years. Estimates of the rates of instantaneous total mortality ranged between 0.34 and 0.45, whilst the rate of instantaneous natural mortality (M) was estimated to be approximately 0.12. Yield-per-recruit analyses indicated that mulloway in New South Wales are being growth overfished and substantial increases in yield could be achieved by increasing the length at first harvest. Values of the spawning potential ratio were below 0.2 under a range of mortality estimates, suggesting that mulloway are at risk of recruitment overfishing. These results suggest that the spawning stock of mulloway in south-eastern Australia has been depleted and that remedial management action is required to protect this iconic species.     

Effects of Mosquitofish,Gambusia affinis,on Channel Catfish,Ictalurus puncatatus,Production Ponds

Mosquitofish, Gambusia sp., have been spread throughout the world to biologically control mosquitoes. However, the fish has gained a reputation as an invasive species and has been implicated in displacing native aquatic species. Gambusia affinis are native to the southeastern United States and commonly occur in commercial channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, production ponds. We investigated effects of mosquitofish presence on zooplankton populations, water quality, disease occurrence, and fish production in experimental ponds. There were no differences between ponds with or without mosquitofish in numbers of calanoid copepods, cyclopoid copepods, total copepods, Bosmina sp., Ceriodaphnia sp., Moina sp., Daphnia sp., or total cladocerans. There were also no differences in copepod and cladoceran sizes. Copepod nauplii were more numerous during the summer months in ponds with mosquitofish. There were no differences in water quality variables (soluble reactive phosphorus, nitrate, nitrite, ammonia, total nitrogen, total phosphorus, pH) or phytoplankton density between ponds stocked with and without mosquitofish. Catfish production and disease occurrence were also similar between ponds with and without mosquitofish. Although mosquitofish may cause problems when stocked outside their native range, there does not appear to be any adverse effects of mosquitofish presence in catfish production ponds.     

Surface disinfection of Pacific threadfin, Polydactylus sexfilis, and amberjack, Seriola rivoliana, eggs

The effects of exposing the eggs of Pacific threadfin and amberjack eggs (AEs) to different concentrations of hydrogen peroxide for 5 min on hatch rate and survival were assessed in a series of experiments using a petri dish model rearing system. Despite significant inter‐batch variation in hatch rate, it was shown that eggs of both species could be safely exposed to up to 11 340 mg L⁻¹ H₂O₂ for 5 min. Exposure to 34 230 mg L⁻¹ H₂O₂ for 5 min was shown to be lethal to AEs at a late stage of development. In two further experiments, it was demonstrated that Pacific threadfin eggs were resistant to all tested concentrations of a range of polyvinylpyrrolidone iodine (PVP‐I) concentrations and contact times (up to 1000 mg L⁻¹ PVP‐I for 10 min). The level of bacteria adhering to the eggs of both species was highly variable. Where eggs were heavily colonized (>10⁴ cfu egg⁻¹), hydrogen peroxide concentrations of at least 11 340 mg L⁻¹, or PVP‐I concentrations higher than 500 mg L⁻¹ for 10 min, were required for effective sterilization. In less colonized batches, rinsing in sterile seawater or exposure to lower (550 mg L⁻¹) concentrations of H₂O₂ was sufficient to result in high apparent levels of surface sterility (<1 cfu egg⁻¹).     

驼背鲈(Chromileptes altivelis)的胚胎发育及仔、稚、幼鱼形态观察

对驼背鲈(Chromileptes altivelis)的胚胎发育及仔、稚、幼鱼的形态特征进行了详细的观察与研究,描述了从受精卵到仔、稚、幼鱼各发育期的时间和形态特征变化。结果表明,在水温25-26℃、盐度30的海水中,受精卵历时27 h 25 min完成整个胚胎发育过程,经历从卵裂、囊胚、原肠、神经胚到肌节形成、各器官的逐渐形成、变化、完善等一系列的胚胎发育和变化过程;根据其卵黄囊消长情况、鳞片的覆盖状态、体色发生的不同变化以及第二背鳍和腹鳍的消长,将胚后发育分为仔、稚、幼鱼3个阶段。在水温22-26℃、盐度29-31、DO≥5 mg/L的条件下,2-3 d仔鱼卵黄囊消失,开口摄食;生长发育至31 d,仔鱼已变态进入稚鱼期;培育至57 d,稚鱼完成变态,成为幼鱼。第二背鳍棘和腹鳍棘的生长与收缩等石斑鱼类早期发育的共性生长特征及其体表特性体色变化特征为驼背鲈胚后发育过程中最明显的特征。     

Effect of Temperature on Growth,Energy Budget,and Physiological Performance of Green,White, and Purple Color Morphs of Sea Cucumber,Apostichopus japonicus

As an intertidal species, Apostichopus japonicus is subject to diel and seasonal temperature fluctuations. Color variation is a distinct characteristic of A. japonicus, and a new color morph, purple A. japonicus, was recently found on the coast of Rushan, Weihai City. This study was conducted to compare the performance of green, white, and purple color morphs of A. japonicus at different water temperatures to help improving aquaculture technology and management. In this study, green, white, and purple color morphs of juvenile A. japonicus (1.5 ± 0.1 g) were cultured at 10, 14, 18, 22, and 26 C for 60 d, according to the suitable temperature range for sea cucumber growth. Temperature was shown to have a significant effect on growth, energy budget, and physiology of sea cucumbers (P < 0.05). Specific growth rates, feed conversion efficiencies, and the proportion of energy allocated to growth of all three color morphs were optimal at 18 C. Activities of the enzymes related with oxidative stress, immune response, and digestion were determined. Superoxide dismutase (SOD) and trypsin activities generally reached a maximum in all three color morphs at 18 C. The purple color morph of A. japonicus was higher in growth rate, food conversion efficiency, and proportion of energy allocated to growth than green and white color morphs at 18 and 22 C, consistent with its higher trypsin and SOD activity, indicating the mutual effect of growth and physiology. At 18, 22, and 26 C, the green color morph had the highest level of lysozyme activity and purple color morph had the lowest, indicating possible infection by external pathogens of green color morph, which might be caused by high temperature. These results suggested that the optimum temperature for culture of the three color morphs was approximately 18 C, the purple had a better adaption to high temperature, and the green and white color morphs may be more susceptible to thermal stress than the purple color morph.     

Effect of temperature,volume of ova batches,and addition of a diluent,an antibiotic,oxygen and a protein inhibitor on short-term storage capacities of turbot,Psetta maxima,ova

The effect of different parameters on short-term storage capacity of turbot ova was assessed over a 45-h period after ova collection for fertilization rates and over a 9-h period after ova collection for hatching rates. Increasing the volume of ova sampling from 0.5 to 2.5 mL, as well as adding an antibiotic–antimicotic solution or oxygen did not significantly change the storage capacity of ova. Regarding the hatching rates, a higher storage ability was recorded at 8 and 13 °C, compared to 3 °C. The mean composition of the ovarian fluid was determined (n = 57 spawns). Use of a diluent mimicking the ovarian fluid significantly decreased the storage ability as assessed by the fertilization rates but did not modify the hatching rates. Diluting ova in an artificial ovarian fluid deprived of calcium significantly decreased the fertilization and hatching rates during the storage period. Furthermore, addition or not of soybean trypsin inhibitor (Sigma T 9003) to the artificial ovarian fluid deprived of calcium did not significantly change the results. Storage capacity of control batches of ova was low: at 13 °C, without any diluent and when ova were fertilized 3 h after stripping, the hatching rate was lowered to 62.4 ± 29.4 % (mean ± SD) of the initial value.     

Effects of Dietary Savory and Myrtle Essential Oils on Growth,Survival, Nutritional Indices,Serum Biochemistry,and Hematology of Farmed Rainbow Trout,Oncorhynchus mykiss,Fry

The effects of diets containing different levels of essential oils from savory Satureja khuzestanica Jamzad and myrtle Myrtus communis L and an immunity complement were investigated on growth, survival, nutritional indices, serum biochemistry, and hematology of farmed rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss, fry (n = 4500; 5 ± 2 g). The essential oils were dosed as 300 and 500 mg/kg diet. After 60 d, the fish fed 300 mg/kg of the essential oils showed the highest counts of white blood cells (P < 0.05). The same treatment revealed the greatest levels of hematocrit, total protein, and albumin, but glucose and cholesterol values significantly decreased compared with the control (P < 0.05). Feeding fish with 300 mg/kg of the essential oils led to highest records of specific growth rate and survival rate but the lowest feed conversion ratio (FCR), and those fed with immunity complement attained the lowest values of growth parameters. The fry fed with immunity complement and 300 mg/kg of myrtle essential oil achieved the highest and lowest FCR values, respectively. The results indicate that dietary supplementation of 300 mg/kg of the above essential oils exert positive impacts on the growth performance, feeding efficiency, and hematological factors in O. mykiss.