Contribution of flavonoids to the antioxidant properties of common and tartary buckwheat     

《Journal of Cereal Science》2016

The objective of this study was to characterize the flavonoid compounds found in the different grain parts of common and tartary buckwheat, and to determine the contribution of these flavonoids to the antioxidant properties of buckwheat. Eight flavonoid compounds were quantified and their antioxidant activity determined by FRAP, DPPH, and ABTS assays. Of the flavonoid compounds identified rutin was the most abundant, particularly in tartary buckwheat, in which it comprised approximately 90% of total flavonoid content. Flavan-3-ols were detected in common but not tartary buckwheat, and quercetin was detected only in tartary buckwheat. Flavonoid content—in particular, levels of rutin, orientin, and/or epicatechin gallate—was found to influence the total antioxidant activity of buckwheat. Results from this study indicate that antioxidant activity is not only closely associated with flavonoid content, but that different flavonoids contribute differently to the total antioxidant activity of common and tartary buckwheat.  相似文献   

维生素K_3对五龙鹅生长性能、屠宰性能及养分表观利用率的影响     

吕梅  王宝维  殷太岳  葛文华  张名爱  李文立 《动物营养学报》2016,(9):2733-2741

本试验旨在研究饲粮中维生素K3添加水平对五龙鹅生长性能、屠宰性能及养分表观利用率的影响。试验分为2个阶段。1~4周龄阶段,选用1日龄五龙鹅360只,随机分为6个组,每个组6个重复,每个重复10只鹅。Ⅰ组为对照组,饲喂基础饲粮(维生素K3含量1.23 mg/kg),Ⅱ~Ⅵ组在基础饲粮中分别添加1、2、4、8、16 mg/kg的维生素K3。5~16周龄阶段,选用28日龄五龙鹅324只,随机分为6个组,每个组6个重复,每个重复9只鹅。A组为对照组,饲喂基础饲粮(维生素K3含量1.18 mg/kg),B~F组在基础饲粮中分别添加2、4、8、16、32 mg/kg的维生素K3。试验期16周。结果表明:1)经回归分析得出,1~4周龄阶段五龙鹅饲粮中添加4.81 mg/kg维生素K3,平均日增重最大;5~16周龄阶段饲粮中添加11.59 mg/kg维生素K3,平均日增重最大。2)与对照组相比,1~4周龄阶段,饲粮中添加4 mg/kg维生素K3能显著或极显著提高鹅的全净膛率和腹脂率(P0.05或P0.01);5~16周龄阶段,饲粮中添加8 mg/kg维生素K3能显著或极显著提高屠宰率、半净膛率、全净膛率和腿肌率(P0.05或P0.01)。3)与对照组相比,5~16周龄阶段,饲粮中添加8 mg/kg维生素K3能极显著提高钙的表观利用率(P0.01),显著提高干物质、粗蛋白质、粗脂肪、中性洗涤纤维、酸性洗涤纤维和磷的表观利用率(P0.05)。由此可见,本试验条件下,1~4周龄和5~16周龄五龙鹅饲粮中维生素K3适宜添加水平分别为4.81和11.59 mg/kg。  相似文献   

3-硝基酯-1-丙醇抑制反刍动物瘤胃甲烷排放的机理及对动物的影响     

高健  冯丹  王梦芝  倪俊芬  陈前岭 《动物营养学报》2016,(5):1353-1360

反刍动物甲烷的排放既造成饲料能量的浪费,也会加剧全球变暖作用。在反刍动物瘤胃中,产甲烷菌主要利用二氧化碳转化产生甲烷。产甲烷菌转化二氧化碳的最后一步反应需要甲基辅酶M还原酶参与,3-硝基酯-1-丙醇(3-nitrooxypropanol,3-NOP)是一种甲基辅酶M类似物,能与辅酶B结合,从而减少甲基辅酶M与辅酶B结合生成甲烷,因此3-NOP能有效地降低瘤胃甲烷的产生。本文旨在阐明3-NOP抑制反刍动物瘤胃甲烷产生的机制以及对反刍动物生产的影响。  相似文献   

Antigenic Detection of Human Strain of Influenza Virus A (H3N2) in Swine Populations at Three Locations in Nigeria and Ghana during the Dry Early Months of 2014          下载免费PDF全文

O. A. Adeola  B. O. Olugasa  B. O. Emikpe 《Zoonoses and public health》2016,63(2):106-111

Since the first detection of human H3N2 influenza virus in Taiwanese pigs in 1970, infection of pigs with wholly human viruses has been known to occur in other parts of the world. These viruses, referred to as human‐like H3N2 viruses, have been known to cause clinical and subclinical infections of swine populations. Due to the paucity and complete unavailability of information on transmission of influenza viruses from other species, especially humans, to swine in Nigeria and Ghana, respectively, this study was designed to investigate the presence and prevalence of a human strain of influenza A (H3N2) in swine populations at three locations in two cities within these two West African countries in January and February, 2014. Using stratified random technique, nasal swab specimens were collected from seventy‐five (75) pigs at two locations in Ibadan, Nigeria and from fifty (50) pigs in Kumasi, Ghana. These specimens were tested directly by a sensitive Quantitative Solid Phase Antigen‐detection Sandwich ELISA using anti‐A/Brisbane/10/2007 haemagglutinin monoclonal antibody. Influenza virus A/Brisbane/10/2007 (H3N2) was detected among pigs at the three study locations, with an aggregate prevalence of 4.0% for the two locations in Ibadan, Nigeria and also 4.0% for Kumasi, Ghana. Transmission of influenza viruses from other species to swine portends serious sinister prospects for genetic reassortment and evolvement of novel viruses. We therefore recommend that further studies should be carried out to investigate the presence of other circulating human and avian influenza viruses in swine populations in West Africa and also determine the extent of genetic reassortment of strains circulating among these pigs. This would provide an early warning system for detection of novel influenza viruses, which could have pandemic potentials.  相似文献   

Effects of TREM-2 silencing on migration and invasion abilities of rheumatoid arthritis fibroblast-like synoviocytes     

HUANG Sheng-hui  LI Jian-hua  ZHANG Wei-qiong  LIU Gui-wang  XU Jin-huang  ZHENG Pei-zhong  HUANG Jian-rong 《园艺学报》2016,32(1):134-139

AIM: To investigate the effects of triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells-2 (TREM-2) silencing on migration and invasion abilities of rheumatoid arthritis fibroblast-like synoviocytes (RA-FLS). METHODS: Small interference RNA (siRNA) specifically targeting TREM-2 gene was transfected into RA-FLS. The interference efficiency of TREM-2 siRNA on the production of TREM-2 mRNA and protein was determined by RT-PCR and Western blot. The cell activity was assessed by CCK-8 assay. The migration and invasion abilities of RA-FLS were determined by Transwell assay. The releases of MMP-2 and MMP-9 in RA-FLS were analyzed by ELISA. The influence of TREM-2 on PI3K/AKT signal pathway was measured by Western blot. RESULTS: TREM-2 siRNA significantly decreased the mRNA and protein expression of TREM-2. No difference of cell activity between TREM-2 siRNA group and control group was observed. Transwell migration assay showed that RA-FLS through the Transwell membrane in TREM-2 siRNA group were more than the blank control group and the NC-siRNA group. In Transwell invasion assay, RA-FLS through the Transwell membrane in TREM-2 siRNA group were more than the blank control group and the NC-siRNA group. After transfected with TREM-2 siRNA, the MMP-2 secretion and phosphorylation of AKT increased significantly, while the MMP-9 secretion was not changed. CONCLUSION: TREM-2 may play an important role in the migration and invasion of RA-FLS through regulating the activation of PI3K/AKT signal pathway.  相似文献   

Role of PI3K/Nrf2 signaling pathway in endotoxin-induced acute kidney injury in rabbits     

CHEN Mu-lin  YU Jian-bo  GONG Li-rong  SHI Jia 《园艺学报》2016,32(1):129-133

AIM: To evaluate the role of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (PI3K/Nrf2) signaling pathway in endotoxin-induced acute kidney injury in rabbits. METHODS: Healthy male New Zealand white rabbits were randomly divided into 5 groups: control group (group C), LPS group (group L), wortmannin+LPS group (group WL), wortmannin group (group W) and dimthyl sulfoxide (DMSO) group (group D). Wortmannin at dose of 0.6 mg/kg was injected via the auricular vein in groups W and WL, DMSO at concentration of 0.08 mL/kg was injected in group D, while normal saline (0.08 mL/kg) was injected in groups C and L. LPS at dose of 5 mg/kg was injected via the auricular vein in groups L and WL 30 min later, and equal volume of normal saline was injected in group C, D and W for control. The rabbits were sacrificed 6 h after LPS or normal saline administration. The kidneys were removed for microscopic examination and the determination of histological scores of kidney (HSK). The concentrations of blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine (Cr), urinary α1-microglobulin (α1-MG), MDA content, SOD activity, the mRNA expression of Nrf2 and HO-1, and the protein levels of total Akt, p-Akt, total Nrf2, p-Nrf2, nuclear Nrf2 and HO-1 in the renal tissues were also detected. RESULTS: Compared with groups C, D and W, the concentrations of BUN and Cr, urinary α1-MG concentration, MDA content and HSK were significantly increased, while SOD activity was significantly decreased (P<0.05). The mRNA expression of Nrf2 and HO-1, and the protein levels of p-Akt, total Nrf2, p-Nrf2, nuclear Nrf2 and HO-1 in the renal tissues were significantly increased in groups L and WL. No significant change among groups C, D and W was observed. Compared with group L, the concentrations of BUN and Cr, urinary α1-MG concentration, MDA content and HSK were significantly increased, while SOD activity, the mRNA expression of Nrf2 and HO-1, and the protein levels of p-Akt, total Nrf2, p-Nrf2, nuclear Nrf2 and HO-1 in the renal tissues were significantly decreased in group WL. CONCLUSION: Activation of PI3K/Nrf2 signaling pathway may be one of the regulatory mechanisms of the body adapting to the endotoxin-induced acute kidney injury in rabbits.  相似文献   

Effects of Yangxue-Jiedu decoction on imiquimod-induced psoriasis-like lesions in STAT3 transgenic mice     

RUAN Zhi-tong  DI Ting-ting  WANG Yan  ZHAO Jing-xia  XIE Xin-ran  WANG Ming-xing  XIE Xiang-jiang  MENG Yu-jiao  LI Ping 《园艺学报》2016,32(6):1091-1098

AIM: To observe the effects of Yangxue-Jiedu (YXJD) decoction on imiquimod-induced psoriasis-like lesions in STAT3 transgenic mice.METHODS: STAT3 transgenic mice (n=24) were randomly divided into 4 groups: control group (using purified water for oral administration), model group (topical 5% imiquimod 42 mg and using purified water for oral administration), YXJD groups (topical 5% imiquimod 42 mg and using YXJD decoction for oral administration), and methotrexate (MTX) group (1 mg/kg MTX solution for oral administration, with the same topical imiquimod as model group). On day 7, the skin lesions were collected for examination. The lesions were evaluated according to the psoriasis area and severity index (PASI). The skin barrier function was evaluated by assessing oil and water components in the skin. The inflammation of psoriasis-like lesions was assessed by histological method. The expression of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) and CD3 was assessed by immunohistochemical staining. The mRNA expression of IL-17A, IL-17C, IL-22 and RORγt was detected by real-time PCR. The levels of JAK/STAT3 pathway-related proteins in isolated T cells were determined by Western blot.RESULTS: Administration of YXJD decoction inhibited imiquimod-induced keratinocyte proliferation and infiltration of CD3⁺ T cells in psoriatic lesions, and ameliorated the epidermal barrier by up-regulation of the oil and water components in psoriatic lesions. Meanwhile, administration of YXJD decoction improved the systemic immune responses by reducing the weight of the spleen. The inflammatory cytokines IL-17A, IL-17C, IL-22 and RoRγt, and the levels of JAK/STAT3 pathway-related proteins STAT3, p-STAT3, JAK3 and p-JAK3 were decreased by administration of YXJD decoction.CONCLUSION: YXJD decoction likely alleviates imiquimod-induced psoriasis-like lesions in the STAT3 transgenic mice by inhibiting the phosphorylation of STAT3, and reducing the expression of IL-17A, IL-17C, IL-22 and RORγt.  相似文献   

Influence of Bcl-2 inhibitor on Astragalus injection-reduced expression of caspase-3 in rat hippocampal neurons with oxygen-glucose deprivation and reoxygenation     

DONG Ya-jie  GAO Wei-juan  QIAN Tao  LU Kai-feng  ZHU Yan-jie  XIE Ya-qin 《园艺学报》2016,32(6):1051-1056

AIM: To observe the influence of Bcl-2 inhibitor on the expression of caspase-3 reduced by Astra-galus injection in rat hippocampal neurons with oxygen-glucose deprivation and reoxygenation (OGD/R). METHODS: The primary rat hippocampal neurons cultured in vitro for 8 d were chosen and randomly divided into 6 groups: normal control group, model group (OGD/R group), Astragalus injection group, Astragalus injection solvent (sterile deionized water)group, Bcl-2 inhibitor group and Bcl-2 inhibitor with Astragalus injection group. The cells in all groups were tested 24 h after they were treated with reoxygenation after deprived of oxygen and glucose for 30 min except normal control group. The cell type and rate of positive cells were observed by immunohistochemistry. The protein levels of Bcl-2 and cleaved caspase-3 in the hippocampal neurons were measured by Western blotting. The mRNA expression of caspase-3 was detected by RT-PCR. RESULTS: Compared with normal control group, the caspase-3 positive rate of the cells, the protein levels of Bcl-2 and cleaved caspase-3, and the mRNA expression of caspase-3 in model group enhanced significantly (P < 0.05). Compared with model group, the expression of Bcl-2 in Astragalus injection group obviously enhanced, while the caspase-3 positive rate of the cells, the protein level of cleaved caspase-3 and the mRNA expression of caspase-3 in the Astragalus injection group decreased significantly (P < 0.05). No significant difference in injection solvent group, Bcl-2 inhibitor group and Bcl-2 inhibitor with Astragalus injection group was observed (P > 0.05). The expression of Bcl-2 was decreased sharply in Bcl-2 inhibitor group and Bcl-2 inhibitor with Astragalus injection group. CONCLUSION: Bcl-2 inhibitor antagonizes the inhibitory effect of Astragalus injection on caspase-3 expression in rat hippocamal neurons with OGD/R, which may be one of the possible target for the inhibitory action of Astragalus injection on the apoptosis of rat hippocampal neurons induced by OGD/R.  相似文献   

Effects of TRAF3 on inhibiting cyst formation induced by NF-κB signaling in kidney     

SUN Li-ping  HU Chao-feng  ZHANG Xin-zhou 《园艺学报》2016,32(6):1077-1083

AIM: To investigate the effects of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor associated factor 3 (TRAF3) on the signaling pathway of NF-κB and the expression of Bax and Bid in renal collecting duct epithelial cells of polycystic kidney disease (PKD), and to observe the tubulogenesis of TRAF3 transgenics for exploring the protective effect of TRAF3 on the cystogenesis and development of PKD. METHODS: The signaling changes of NF-κB and expression of Bax and Bid in PKD renal collecting duct epithelial cells and TRAF3 transgenic PKD renal collecting duct epithelial cells were determined by the Western blot. The percentage of apoptotic cells was measured by flow cytometry with Annexin V staining. The caspase-3 activity was also measured. The 3D Matrigel culture was performed to examine abnormal tubulomorphogenesis in vitro. RESULTS: The over-expression of TRAF3 significantly inhibited the signaling pathway of NF-κB in PKD renal collecting duct epithelial cells and significantly downregulated the expression of Bax and Bid, and also decreased the cell apoptosis. More branch structures were observed in the TRAF3 transgenic PKD renal collecting duct epithelial cells. CONCLUSION: TRAF3 is a negative regulatory inhibitor for Bax and Bid by regulating the NF-κB signaling and may be a new target for inhibiting the cyst formation in PKD.  相似文献   

Effect of autophagy on necroptosis of renal tubular epithelial cells in subtotal nephrectomy rats     

ZHU Yong-jun  XIA Yun-feng  ZHONG Liang-bao  LIANG Hai-qin  WANG Shan-zhi  LIN Xin-ran  GAN Hua 《园艺学报》2016,32(7):1266-1272

AIM: To explore whether autophagy is involved in the excessive death of renal tubular epithelial cells in subtotal nephrectomy(SNx) rats and the relationship between autophagy and necroptosis in the kidney of SNx rats. METHODS: Male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly assigned to control group(n=6) and SNx group(n=42). The rats in SNx group were subjected to SNx. Sham surgery was performed in the rats in control group. The rats in SNx group were divided into subgroups at 0, 4, 8 and 12 weeks(n=6) and the other rats in SNx group were divided into SNx+vehicle group, SNx+necrostatin-1(Nec-1) group and SNx+3-methyladenine(3-MA) group. The expression of RIP1, RIP3, LC3 and beclin-1 at mRNA and protein levels was measured at 0, 4, 8 and 12 weeks by qPCR and immunohistochemistry. The effects of Nec-1 or 3-MA on the protein expression of LC3-I, LC3-II and beclin-1, and production of reactive oxygen species(ROS) in the rat kidney were determined by Western blot and DCFH-DA staining. The death of renal tubular epithelial cells in the SNx rats was observed by TUNEL staining and electron microscopy. Finally, the effects of Nec-1 and 3-MA on blood urea nitrogen(BUN), serum creatinine(SCr) and the pathological changes of the renal tissues were analyzed. RESULTS: The highest mRNA and protein levels of RIP1, RIP3, LC3 and beclin-1 appeared at the 8th week after SNx(P<0.01). Compared with the rats in SNx+vehicle group, the protein over-expression of LC3-II/I and beclin-1, renal tubular epithelial cells with typical morphological features of necroptotic cell death and TUNEL-positive renal tubular cells were decreased in the SNx rats treated with Nec-1 and 3-MA(P<0.01), but 3-MA did not reduce the increased concentration of ROS. In addition, treatment with Nec-1 and 3-MA obviously reduced BUN, SCr(P<0.05), glomerulosclerosis index and tubulointerstitial injury score(P<0.01). CONCLUSION: Autophagy participates in the excessive death of renal tubular epithelial cells in SNx rats. Inhibition of autograph prevents necroptotic cell death of renal tubular cells, and alleviates chronic renal injury in SNx rats.  相似文献