A microsatellite genetic linkage map of black rockfish (Sebastes schlegeli)

Ovoviviparous black rockfish (Sebastes schlegeli) is an important marine fish species for aquaculture and fisheries in China. Genetic information of this species is scarce because of the lack of microsatellite markers. In this study, a large number of microsatellite markers of black rockfish were isolated by constructing microsatellite-enriched libraries. Female- and male-specific genetic linkage maps were constructed using 435 microsatellite markers genotyped in a full-sib family of the fish species. The female linkage map contained 140 microsatellite markers, in which 23 linkage groups had a total genetic length of 1334.1 cM and average inter-marker space of 13.3 cM. The male linkage map contained 156 microsatellite markers, in which 25 linkage groups had a total genetic length of 1359.6 cM and average inter-marker distance of 12.4 cM. The genome coverage of the female and male linkage maps was 68.6% and 69.3%, respectively. The female-to-male ratio of the recombination rate was approximately 1.07:1 in adjacent microsatellite markers. This paper presents the first genetic linkage map of microsatellites in black rockfish. The collection of polymorphic markers and sex-specific linkage maps of black rockfish could be useful for further investigations on parental assignment, population genetics, quantitative trait loci mapping, and marker-assisted selection in related breeding programs.     

Cloning,expression and activity analysis of a novel fibrinolytic serine protease from Arenicola cristata

The full-length cDNA of a protease gene from a marine annelid Arenicola cristata was amplified through rapid amplifi-cation of cDNA ends technique and sequenced. The size of the cDNA was 936 bp in leng...     

Preliminary Study on the Water Drag of Schlegel's Black Rockfish Sebastes schlegeli

1　Introduction　FishcageculturesystemhasbeenwidelyusedinmaricultureindustryinChina .Indesigningthecagesystem ,thewaterdragactingonit,includingthatonculturedfish ,shouldbetakenintoaccount.Avarietyofmethodshavebeenusedtodeterminethewaterdragofanimalsrangin…     

Feasibility of partial replacement of fishmeal with proteins from different sources in diets of Korean rockfish (Sebastes schlegeli)

An 8-week feeding experiment was conducted in an indoor recirculation seawater system to investigate the effects of partial replacement of dietary fishmeal with proteins from five sources on the growth performance and feed utilization of Sebastes schlegeli. Six isonitrogenous and isoenergetic diets were formulated using fishmeal (FM, the control) as sole protein source, or proteins from five sources including poultry by-product meal (PBM), meat and bone meal (MBM), soybean meal (SBM), cottonseed meal (CSM) and canola meal (CNM). Fifteen percent of the crude protein provided by fish meal was replaced, respectively. The results showed that the differences in specific growth rate (SGR) and survival rate (SR) among fish fed PBM, MBM, SBM, CSM and whole FM diets were not significant. However, SGR and SR of fish fed CNM diet was significantly lower than that of other treatments. Feeding rate, feed conversion, nutrient retention showed similar patterns to that of growth. Fish fed CSM and CNM showed significantly lower apparent digestibility coefficient (ADC) of dry matter and gross energy than those fed others while fish fed CNM showed lower ADC of crude protein than those fed others (P<0.05). These results suggested that it was feasible to substitute 15% dietary protein provided by fishmeal with PBM, MBM, SBM and CSM, respectively, but not with CNM as the replacement with CNM reduced fish growth and feed utilization.     

Histological observation of germ cell development and discovery of spermatophores in ovoviviparous black rockfish (Sebastes schlegeli Hilgendorf) in reproductive season

Black rockfish(Sebastes schlegeli) is an important species for culture; however, its reproductive characteristics have not been fully documented. In this study, we investigated the morphology and developmental process of germ cells in this ovoviviparous rockfish in reproductive season(October 2011–November 2012) with histological methods. We found that the gonad of mature fish showed notable seasonal changes in developmental characteristics and morphological structure. The sperm cells matured during a period lasting from October to December, significantly earlier than the oocytes did. A large number of spermatozoa and other cells occurred in testis at different developmental stages. Vitellogenesis in oocytes began in October, and gestation appeared in April next year. Spermatophores were discovered for the first time in Sebastes, which assembled in testis, main sperm duct, oviduct and genital tract, as well as ovarian cavity in October and April. These organs may serve either as production or hiding places for spermatophores and spermatozoa which were stored and transported in form of spermatophores. Testicular degeneration started from the distal part of testis in April, with spermatophores assembled in degenerating testis and waiting for transportation. The copulation probably lasted for a long period, during which the spermatozoa were discharged in batches as spermatophores. These spermatophores were coated with sticky materials secreted from the interstitial areas of testis and the main sperm duct, then transported into ovary.     

剑尾鱼IgM基因的克隆及免疫对其组织表达的影响

以免疫两周的剑尾鱼为材料,提取脾脏总RNA,通过逆转录-聚合酶链式反应(RT-PCR)扩增出分泌型免疫球蛋白M(secretory immunoglobulin M,sIgM)重链基因的核心序列,再应用3’和5’快速扩增cDNA末端(RACE)方法扩增其末端序列,拼接后获得剑尾鱼sIgM重链全长cDNA序列。全长序列含有免疫球蛋白的信号序列:FKCIANH,得到的5个可变区序列可能来源于4个不同的VH家族。经用半定量RT-PCR分析sIgM在脾脏和头肾的表达变化,初步认为利用剑尾鱼头肾sIgM的mRNA表达变化替代检测血清抗体效价具有可能性。     

剑尾鱼IgM基因的克隆及免疫对其组织表达的影响

以免疫两周的剑尾鱼为材料，提取脾脏总RNA，通过逆转录一聚合酶链式反应（RT-PCR）扩增出分泌型免疫球蛋白M（secretory immunoglobulin M，sIgM）重链基因的核心序列，再应用3’和5’快速扩增cDNA末端（RACE）方法扩增其末端序列，拼接后获得剑尾鱼sIgM重链全长cDNA序列。全长序列含有免疫球蛋白的信号序列：FKCIANH，得到的5个可变区序列可能来源于4个不同的VH家族。经用半定量RT-PCR分析sIgM在脾脏和头肾的表达变化，初步认为利用剑尾鱼头肾sIgM的mRNA表达变化替代检测血清抗体效价具有可能性。     

Cloning,characterization,and expression analysis of the DEAD-box family genes,Fc-vasa and Fc-PL10a,in Chinese shrimp (Fenneropenaeus chinensis)

RNA helicases of the DEAD-box and related families are involved in various cellular processes including DNA replication,DNA repair,and RNA processing.However,the function of DEAD-box proteins in aquaculture species is poorly understood at molecular level.We obtained the full-length cDNA sequences of two genes encoding helicase-related proteins,Fc-vasa and Fc-PL10a,from the testes of Chinese shrimp,Fenneropenaeus chinensis.The two predicted amino acid sequences contain all the conserved motifs characterized ...     

马氏珠母贝热休克蛋白HSP60基因的克隆与表达分析

运用cDNA末端快速扩增（RACE）技术,克隆马氏珠母贝（Pinctadamαrtensii）热休克蛋白HSP60基因 cDNA全序列。序列全长2495坤,开放阅读框（ORF） 1734坤,编码577个氨基酸,预测的分子量约为61.79阳, 理论等电点为5.4905＇非翻译区（ 5＇UTR）长150坤, 3＇非翻译区（3＇UTR）长611 bp。同源性比对分析结果,马 氏珠母贝HSP60基因与与太平洋长牡妨（Crωsos仰a gIgω）和光滑双蹄螺（Biomphalaria glabrata）的同源性较 高,达到75%。氨基酸序列分析显示,马氏珠母贝HSP60氨基酸序列具有典型的rnt-HSP60特征序列、C-末端典型的GGM重复基序和一个ATP结合结构域。荧光定量数据分析发现,该基因在闭壳肌、外套腹、血淋巴、肝膜腺、性腺、躁、等6个组织中具有表达,在肝膜腺中表达量最高,腮中次之,而在血液和闭壳肌中仅有少量表达;在脂多糖剌激后,该基因表达水平上调,12 h后达到最大值,之后又逐渐下调,均高于对照组,差异具统计学意 义（P〈0.05）。     

The application of stereo-video technology for the assessment on population change of black rockfish Sebastes schlegeli in a vessel reef area in Haizhou Bay,China

The assessment of population structure and abundance of fish assemblages associated with artificial reefs(ARs) is an important aspect of AR management.In the present study,we used a DiveOperated Stereo Video(stereo-DOV) technique to assess the population structure and abundance of Sebastes schlegeli associated with two metallic,and three wooden,vessel reefs in Haizhou Bay during 2012 and2013.The study used video systems to obtain length measurements and estimates of abundance.The size composition of S.schlegeli differed among reefs and individuals around vessel reefs were all adults,with total lengths(TL) of 20 cm.Juvenile fish were encountered by divers in a rocky area near the island away from the vessel reefs.The largest individual S.schlegeli(with the highest TL) among five reefs were found around a metallic vessel reef in both 2012 and 2013.TL of S.schlegeli from all reefs increased by an average of 3.2 cm(P0.05) from 2012 to 2013,with an estimated mean weight increase of 250.4 g(P0.05).The video survey also indicated a decrease in the biomass of schools near two metallic vessels between the years.Stereo-video technology was found to be suitable for rockfish surveys around the reefs.     

马氏珠母贝PmFAMeT基因的克隆及表达

【目的】克隆马氏珠母贝(Pinctada martensii)法尼酸甲基转移酶(FAMe T)基因,并分析其在各组织中的表达。【方法】利用cDNA末端快速扩增技术(RACE)克隆获得马氏珠母贝FAMeT(PmFAMeT)基因的cDNA全长序列,利用实时荧光定量PCR(qPCR)方法分析PmFAMeT在马氏珠母贝不同组织中的表达模式。【结果与结论】PmFAMeT包含5′非编码区120 bp,3′非编码区968 bp和开放阅读框(ORF)1 536 bp,编码511个氨基酸。序列分析表明,PmFAMeT含有信号肽序列和跨膜结构域,并有WSC结构域、TSP1结构域和2个Methyltransf_FA结构域。将推导的PmFAMeT氨基酸序列与其他物种的FAMeT序列进行比对发现,不同物种的Methyltransf_FA序列同源性较高。PmFAMeT在马氏珠母贝的各个组织中均有表达,且在边缘膜、肝胰腺和性腺中的表达量显著高于其他组织。     

Preliminary Study on the Water Drag of Schlegel＇s Black Rockfish Sebastes schlegeli

Drag forces acting on Schlegel‘s black rockfish Sebastes schlegeli were studied. A new drag force transducer was designed and used to measure the water drag on Schlegel‘s black rockfish in a vertical recirculating flume tank. Fourteen individuals were investigated, yielding two mean drag coefficients referred to the cross-sectional area and volume^2/3 respectively at water velocities ranging from 0.3 to 1.0 ms^-1 The drag coefficients can be used for estimating the drag forces acting on Sebastes schlegeli in water.     

Cloning and phylogenetic analysis of a fatty acid elongase gene from Nannochloropsis oculata CS179

Nannochloropsis oculata CS179, a unicellular marine microalga, is rich in long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFAs). Elongase and desaturase play a key role in the biosynthesis of PUFAs. A new elongase gene, which encodes 322 amino acids, was identified via RT-PCR and 5′ and 3′ RACE. The sequence of the elongase gene was blast-searched in the NCBI GenBank and showed a similarity to those of the cryptosporidium. But the NJ-tree revealed that the N. oculata CS179 elongase clustered with those of the microalgae Phaeodactylum tricornutum, Ostreococcus tauri and Thalassiosira pseudonana.     

Cloning and analysis of phycoerythrin genes inGracilaria Lemaneiformis (Rhodophyceae)

Cloning and sequencing of the genes coding for the α- and β- subunit of phycoerythrin (PE) of a red alga—Gracilaria lemaneiformis (GL) are reported. Alignment of 1084 nucleotides sequenced with three known red algal PE genes,Rhodella violacea (RV),Polysiphonia boldii (PB) andAglaothamnion neglectum (AN), showed high level of conservation, and similarities of 77,6% (between GL and RV), 77.9% (GL and AN) and 79.0% (GL and PB). The similarities of amino acids were 84.8% (between GL and RV), 85.7% (GL and PB), and 80.6% (AN and GL), higher than those among nucleotides. Project 39670405 supported by NSFC and Japanese Science Promotion Society (JSPS).     

合浦珠母贝丝氨酸蛋白酶抑制因子基因pfser1克隆与表达

【目的】克隆合浦珠母贝(Pinctada fucata)丝氨酸蛋白酶抑制因子pfser1基因,探讨该基因的组织表达及其在天然免疫过程中的作用,以及与生物矿化过程的关系。【方法】通过RACE技术获得pfser1基因的全长,通过生物信息学分析其序列结构特征,利用实时荧光定量PCR方法检测pfser1基因在不同组织中的表达,检测健康合浦珠母贝在被大肠杆菌(Escherichia coli)MG1655刺激后和在贝壳损伤修复实验中pfser1基因表达量的变化。【结果】合浦珠母贝pfser1基因cDNA全长为1240 bp,包含1035 bp的开放阅读框(ORF),编码344个氨基酸,氨基酸序列的功能结构域含有丝氨酸蛋白酶抑制因子Serpin家族保守结构域。pfser1基因在合浦珠母贝各个组织中均有表达,在外套膜边缘膜中表达量最高;大肠杆菌MG1655刺激后,该基因表达量显著升高;在贝壳损伤修复过程中,pfser1基因表达先升高后受到抑制。【结论】pfser1基因所表达的蛋白参与了合浦珠母贝的天然免疫应答过程,并与生物矿化过程有一定关系。