Evaluation of genotoxicity of combined soil pollution by cadmium and phenanthrene on earthworm

The DNA-damaging effects of the combined pollution of heavy metal and organic contamination on earthworms were evaluated by single cell gel electrophoresis （SCGE） assay. Earthworms Eisenia andrei were exposed to single or combined test compounds in different doses of cadmium （Cd） 5, 10, 50 mg/kg and phenanthrene （Phe） 0.5, 2.5, 12.5 mg/kg with a treatment of 14 d. In SCGE assay, isolated coelomcytes and electrophoresis were employed to determine DNA damage degree after a 14-d treatment by test compounds. The results showed that there was a significant statistical difference between earthworms treated with Cd combined Phe with them treated alone with Cd or Phe. The Olive tail moment （OTM） of SCGE assay using earthworm coelomcytes appears to be a sensitive biomarker for evaluating exposure to genotoxic compounds. These tests also revealed that the interaction between Cd and Phe to DNA damaging effects was negative, and was strongly dependent on the concentration of pollution. This study corresponds to exploratory phase in order to reveal interaction effects of heavy metal and organic contamination on earthworms and then to set up more in-depth analysis to increase progressively the understanding of the genotoxicity mechanisms involved.     

应用物种DNA条形码识别太湖流域部分底栖无脊椎动物种类

将物种DNA条形码实际应用于太湖流域底栖无脊椎动物分类,并与形态学分类结果比对,结果表明,DNA条形码技术可应用于本流域底栖无脊椎动物分类,但现阶段无法替代形态学鉴定,主要原因是太湖流域底栖无脊椎动物的绝大多数物种COⅠ基因特征序列是未知的或是BLAST所拥有的分类程度不够,提出在今后的研究中应探索建立太湖流域底栖无脊椎动物COⅠ基因数据库。     

六价铬致小鼠DNA损伤及肝肾氧化应激的实验研究

为研究六价铬(Cr(Ⅵ))摄入后对机体造成的损伤,将重铬酸钾(K2Cr2O7)以25、50、100 mg·kg-1对小鼠进行灌胃,染毒时间为1 d、3 d和5 d.检测外周血淋巴细胞DNA损伤及肝肾组织活性氧自由基(ROS)水平、脂质过氧化产物丙二醛(MDA)含量,以及超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)和过氧化氢酶(CAT)活性.实验结果表明,经Cr(Ⅵ)染毒1 d、3 d和5 d后小鼠外周血淋巴细胞DNA损伤及肝ROS水平与对照组相比均有明显升高,肝脏抗氧化酶活性也有显著改变,但MDA含量差异不显著,而肾组织中各指标均未见有明显改变.由此认为,经口摄入Cr(Ⅵ)后能导致DNA损伤并且对肝脏造成氧化应激.     

Analysis of micronucleated erythrocytes in heron nestlings from reference and impacted sites in the Ebro basin (N.E. Spain)

The frequency of micronuclei (MN) in peripheral erythrocytes was tested for 59 heron nestlings (Ardea purpurea, Egretta garzetta and Bubulcus ibis) sampled at two areas (polluted and reference) on the River Ebro (NE Spain) and at its Delta during Spring 2006. Flow-cytometry analysis revealed higher (three- to six-fold) MN counts in samples from the most polluted site relative to samples from the reference area. Samples from the Delta showed intermediate values. Age, morphometric parameters (weight, tarsus size and bill-head length) and maturation status showed no significant differences among the different populations for each species; nor were they correlated with MN levels. The data suggest that elevated levels of MN in chicks in impacted areas reflected the chemical pollution of their nesting sites. The use of nestlings for this assay appears to be a convenient, non-destructive method to assess the impact of pollution in natural bird populations.     

应用蚯蚓彗星实验检测环境甲醛的生态毒性

为了检测甲醛对环境的生态毒性,用不同剂量的液态甲醛和不同浓度的气态甲醛对赤子爱胜蚓染毒1 h,利用单细胞凝胶电泳技术(又称彗星实验)和氯化钾-十二烷基硫酸钠沉淀法(K-SDS)检测蚯蚓细胞的DNA损伤和DNA-蛋白质交联情况.实验结果发现,甲醛在低剂量或低浓度水平(5、25μmol·L-1;0.522 、1.308 mg·m-3)时,可以引起轻微的DNA损伤--DNA分子断裂(p＜0.01);在高剂量或高浓度水平(125、625μmol·L-1;2.1 mg·m-3)时,可以导致严重的DNA损伤,即DNA-蛋白质交联(p＜0.01).结果表明,低浓度的甲醛可以引起蚯蚓细胞DNA断裂,较高浓度的甲醛可以导致蚯蚓细胞DNA-蛋白质交联,且DNA损伤的程度与甲醛浓度具有良好的量效关系.     

Multi-locus DNA fingerprinting supports genetic monogamy in Florida scrub-jays

Extensive behavioural and pedigree data on a colour-marked population of Florida scrub-jays (Aphelocoma coerulescens) suggested that this cooperatively breeding species is monogamous, with extremely rare exceptions in which males have two mates. We used multi-locus DNA fingerprinting to test these observations by determining genetic parentage. Despite restricted dispersal and high relatedness between behavioural parents and non-breeding members of the group, DNA fingerprints provided sufficient variability to determine parentage unambiguously in almost all cases. We found no evidence of extra-pair fertilisation of females or egg dumping, and confirmed a suspected case of polygyny in which a mother and daughter laid and incubated in the same nest. Our results confirm that detailed behavioural data allow accurate assignment of genetic parentage in this species. In Florida scrub-jays, large territory size may limit opportunities for cuckoldry, and persistent intense competition for limited breeding space may lead to low variance in the quality of established male breeders. These factors would reduce both the opportunity for, and benefits of engaging in extra-pair fertilisations. Delayed dispersal and cooperative breeding in this species have not evolved as avenues for direct reproduction by unpaired individuals. Received: 25 May 1998 / Accepted after revision: 26 June 1998     

六种重金属对大肠杆菌体内质粒DNA一级结构的影响

将质粒ｐＢＲ３２２、ｃ－Ｍｙｃ、ｐＣ５３－ＳＮ_３、ｐＴＢ２９转入大肠杆菌（Ｅｓｃｈｅｒｉｃｈｉａｃｏｌｉ）ＨＢ１０１中使其各自分别在含亚致死浓度Ｐｂ²⁺、Ｃｄ^2-、Ｚｎ²⁺、Ｃｕ²⁺、Ｍｎ²⁺、Ｈｇ²⁺的液体氨苄ＬＢ培养基中,振荡培养２４ｈ后,再将这些质粒抽提出来,通过限制性内切酶分析,研究了这些重金属离子对大肠杆菌体内质粒ＤＮＡ分子一级结构的影响。结果表明,在供试的６种重金属离子中只有Ｈｇ^２＋处理可明显导致质粒ＤＮＡ序列的改变。此外,供试６种重金属离子连续处理２４ｈ未发现可明显导致大肠杆菌体内质粒ＤＮＡ链的随机断裂。     

苯并(a)芘致毒的鱼的分子生态毒理学指标研究

通过测定典型的多环芳烃类物质苯并（a）芘（BaP）致毒后鱼体内几种重要分子生态毒理学指标的变化,来反映苯并（a）芘致毒对鱼体的影响．结果表明,肝脏ATPase活性降低,GST活性升高,DNA加合物相对标记水平（RAL）也增大,而EROD活性没有明显改变．这说明苯并（a）芘致毒对鱼体正常生命活动产生了重大影响,并具有潜在的致癌性．     

不同浓度甲醛致小鼠肾细胞DNA损伤效应研究

为了探讨甲醛导致生物机体内的DNA损伤效应及其剂量-效应关系,通过不同浓度的液态甲醛对小鼠肾细胞进行染毒,并分别运用了单细胞凝胶电泳实验、荧光检测法实验和KCl-SDS沉淀法实验进行研究.结果显示,甲醛在低浓度(5μmol·L-1)时,具有致DNA断裂的作用;在中等浓度(25μmol·L-1)时,对DNA的损伤作用以DNA-DNA交联为主;在高浓度(125、625μmol·L-1)时,对DNA的损伤作用以DNA-蛋白质交联为主.     

脱氮活性污泥总DNA提取研究

文章就提取SBR脱氮反应器中活性污泥总DNA的预处理、细胞破壁、去除蛋白质等方法进行了比较研究。将不同方法提取得到的DNA样品进行琼脂糖凝胶电泳、紫外吸光度和ERIC-PCR检测。结果表明,采取TENP、PBS溶液和玻璃珠震荡对活性污泥进行预处理,SDS和物理冻融结合破碎细胞,一次酚/氯仿和饱和NaCl溶液离心去除蛋白质的DNA提取操作,可以得到腐殖酸、蛋白质含量较少的活性污泥DNA样品。研究发现:从活性污泥提取的DNA样品中含有对PCR反应体系有明显抑制作用的杂质。通过稀释,控制DNA浓度40～13ng/μL,可以减小杂质的影响,实现将活性污泥DNA样品直接用于PCR扩增。ERIC-PCR得到的DNA产物凝胶电泳结果:条带清晰稳定有特异性,为进一步应用分子生态学方法研究活性污泥的性质奠定了基础。