Complete Mitochondrial Genome Sequences of Chinese Indigenous Sheep with Different Tail Types and an Analysis of Phylogenetic Evolution in Domestic Sheep

Fan, Hongying,Zhao, Fuping,Zhu, Caiye,Li, Fadi,Liu, Jidong,Zhang, Li,Wei, Caihong,Du, Lixin Asian Australasian Association of Animal Productio 2016 Animal Bioscience Vol.29 No.5

China has a long history of sheep (Ovis aries [O. aries]) breeding and an abundance of sheep genetic resources. Knowledge of the complete O. aries mitogenome should facilitate the study of the evolutionary history of the species. Therefore, the complete mitogenome of O. aries was sequenced and annotated. In order to characterize the mitogenomes of 3 Chinese sheep breeds (Altay sheep [AL], Shandong large-tailed sheep [SD], and small-tailed Hulun Buir sheep [sHL]), 19 sets of primers were employed to amplify contiguous, overlapping segments of the complete mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) sequence of each breed. The sizes of the complete mitochondrial genomes of the sHL, AL, and SD breeds were 16,617 bp, 16,613 bp, and 16,613 bp, respectively. The mitochondrial genomes were deposited in the GenBank database with accession numbers KP702285 (AL sheep), KP981378 (SD sheep), and KP981380 (sHL sheep) respectively. The organization of the 3 analyzed sheep mitochondrial genomes was similar, with each consisting of 22 tRNA genes, 2 rRNA genes (12S rRNA and 16S rRNA), 13 protein-coding genes, and 1 control region (D-loop). The NADH dehydrogenase subunit 6 (ND6) and 8 tRNA genes were encoded on the light strand, whereas the rest of the mitochondrial genes were encoded on the heavy strand. The nucleotide skewness of the coding strands of the 3 analyzed mitogenomes was biased toward A and T. We constructed a phylogenetic tree using the complete mitogenomes of each type of sheep to allow us to understand the genetic relationships between Chinese breeds of O. aries and those developed and utilized in other countries. Our findings provide important information regarding the O. aries mitogenome and the evolutionary history of O. aries inside and outside China. In addition, our results provide a foundation for further exploration of the taxonomic status of O. aries.

The Evolution of Chinese New Media Research in 1998-2017 : An Analysis Based on Science Mapping by CiteSpace

Zhang Tianrong, Li Hongying, Zhang Xiaoman, Yu Fangbo, Zhao Kun 부산대학교 중국연구소 2019 Journal of China Studies Vol.22 No.2

Rapid Detection of Noroviruses in Fecal Samples and Shellfish by Nucleic Acid Sequence-based Amplification

Kou Xiaoxia,Wu Qingping,Zhang Jumei,Fan Hongying The Microbiological Society of Korea 2006 The journal of microbiology Vol.44 No.4

The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of a nucleic acid sequence-based amplification (NASBA) method of detecting noroviruses in artificially and naturally contaminated shellfish. We used 58 fecal samples that tested positive for noroviruses with electron microscopy (EM) to develop an NASBA assay for these viruses. Oligonucleotide primers targeting the polymerase coding region were used to amplify the viral RNA in an isothermal process that resulted in the accumulation of RNA amplicons. These amplicons were detected by hybridization with digoxigenin-labeled oligonucleotide probes that were highly specific for genogroup I (GI) and genogroup II (GII) of noroviruses. The expected band of 327bp appeared in denaturing agarose gel without any nonspecific band. The specific signal for each amplicon was obtained through Northern blotting in many repeats. All fecal samples of which 46(79.3%) belonged to GII and 12(20.6%) belonged to GI were positive for noroviruses by EM and by NASBA. Target RNA concentrations as low as 5pg/ml were detected in fecal specimens using NASBA. When the assay was applied to artificially contaminated shellfish, the sensitivity to nucleic acid was 100pg/1.5g shellfish tissue. The potential use of this assay was also confirmed in naturally contaminated shellfish collected from different ponds in Guangzhou city of China, of which 24 (18.76%) out of 128 samples were positive for noroviruses; of these, 19 (79.6%) belonged to GII and 5 (20.4%) belonged to GI. The NASBA assay provided a more rapid and efficient way of detecting noroviruses in fecal samples and demonstrated its potential for detecting noroviruses in food and environmental samples with high specificity and sensitivity.

Rapid Detection of Noroviruses in Fecal Samples and Shellfish by Nucleic Acid Sequence-based Amplification

Xiaoxia Kou,Qingping Wu,Jumei Zhang,Hongying Fan 한국미생물학회 2006 The journal of microbiology Vol.44 No.4

The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of a nucleic acid sequence-based amplification (NASBA) method of detecting noroviruses in artificially and naturally contaminated shellfish. We used 58 fecal samples that tested positive for noroviruses with electron microscopy (EM) to develop an NASBA assay for these viruses. Oligonucleotide primers targeting the polymerase coding region were used to amplify the viral RNA in an isothermal process that resulted in the accumulation of RNA amplicons. These amplicons were detected by hybridization with digoxigenin-labeled oligonucleotide probes that were highly specific for genogroup I (GI) and genogroup II (GII) of noroviruses. The expected band of 327 bp appeared in denaturing agarose gel without any nonspecific band. The specific signal for each amplicon was obtained through Northern blotting in many repeats. All fecal samples of which 46 (79.3%) belonged to GII and 12 (20.6%) belonged to GI were positive for noroviruses by EM and by NASBA. Target RNA concentrations as low as 5 pg/ml were detected in fecal specimens using NASBA. When the assay was applied to artificially contaminated shellfish, the sensitivity to nucleic acid was 100 pg/1.5 g shellfish tissue. The potential use of this assay was also confirmed in naturally contaminated shellfish collected from different ponds in Guangzhou city of China, of which 24 (18.76%) out of 128 samples were positive for noroviruses; of these, 19 (79.6%) belonged to GII and 5 (20.4%) belonged to GI. The NASBA assay provided a more rapid and efficient way of detecting noroviruses in fecal samples and demonstrated its potential for detecting noroviruses in food and environmental samples with high specificity and sensitivity.

A New Calculation Model for Calcium Requirements After Parathyroidectomy in Patients With Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

Ming Cheng,Qian Zhang,Mengjing Wang,Bihong Huang,Ye Tao,Chunyan Fan,Hongying Wang,Minmin Zhang 대한이비인후과학회 2023 Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology Vol.16 No.3

Objectives. We aimed to develop a new calculation model for calcium requirements in dialysis patients following parathy-roidectomy. Methods. A total of 98 patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism receiving parathyroidectomy from January 2014 toJanuary 2022 were enrolled in this study. Among these patients, 78 were randomly selected for construction of thecalcium requirement calculation model, and the remaining 20 patients were selected for model validation. The calci-um requirement model estimated the total calcium supplementation for 1 week after surgery using variables withsignificant relationships in the derivation group by stepwise multiple linear regression analysis. Bias, precision, andaccuracy were measured in the validation group to determine the performance of the model. Results. The model was as follows: calcium requirement for 1 week after surgery =33.798–8.929×immediate postoperativecalcium+0.190×C-reactive protein–0.125×age+0.002×preoperative intact parathyroid hormone+0.003×preopera-tive alkaline phosphatase (R2 =0.8). The model was successfully validated. Conclusion. We generated a novel model to guide calcium supplementation. This model can assist in stabilizing the serumcalcium levels of patients during the early postoperative period. Furthermore, it contributes to the individualized andprecise treatment of hypocalcemia in patients following parathyroidectomy.

Effects of Huzhangoside C on Dextran Sodium Sulfate-Stimulated Colitis in Mice

Limin Chen,Yonghong Zhang,Jinhuang Shen,Ying Wu,Fan Cao,Hongying Hua,Xinhua Ma 한국식품영양과학회 2024 Journal of medicinal food Vol.27 No.1

Chronic inflammation is a major risk factor for cancer. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronicinflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract, ultimately leading to a breakdown of intestinal barrier function. Clematisflorida var. plena is a folk prescription used to treat inflammation and rheumatism in She pharmacy. The bioactivity of C. florida var. plena is primarily due to triterpene saponins. Huzhangoside C (HZ) is an active component of C. florida var. plena. In this study, the anti-inflammatory effect of HZ on a mouse colitis model induced by dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) wasinvestigated. Result indicated a notable reduction in body weight loss and colon length shortening in HZ-mediated micecompared to DSS-stimulated control mice. Furthermore, inflammatory signaling mechanisms involving interleukin-6 andtumor necrosis factor-a were suppressed in HZ-treated mice. HZ treatment significantly suppressed the expression of nuclearfactor kappa B (NF-jB), STAT3, and iNOS in colon tissue. After HZ treatment, malondialdehyde and nitric oxide levels weresignificantly decreased, while Nrf-2, superoxide dismutase, and glutathione expression levels were notably improved. Theresult indicated that HZ could activate the Nrf-2 signal cascade, inhibit the expression of NF-jB, eNOS, and STAT3, andenhance the intestinal barrier function of DSS stimulated ulcerative colitis intestinal injury. The results suggest that HZ ispotential anti-inflammatory agent for treating IBD.