1.A report of Vibrio sp.GDLAMI-1210,isolated from Ctenogobius gymnauchen cultured in seawater
Qinfang LUO ; Wenke HUANG ; Wen YUAN ; Jinchun PAN ; Ren HUANG ; Ruiai CHEN
Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica 2017;25(2):225-228
Objective To observe and identify the microorganism isolated from diseased and dead Ctenogobius gymnauchen cultured in seawater near the Daya Bay of south China sea.Methods GDLAMI-1210 strain was isolated from the diseased Ctenogobius gymnauchen(Bleeker).We applied physiological and biochemical characteristics in the bacterial classification.In order to confirm the results,we amplified a 1438 bp sequence of GDLAMI-1210's 16 S rRNA(HM 362434)and compared with other sequence in GenBank,and followed by artificial infection.Results The GDLAMI-1210 strain was Gram-negative and in a shape of short rod with single polar flagellum.The homology analysis and phylogenetic study showed that the 16 S rRNA sequence of GDLAMI-1210 has the highest similarity to Vibrio sp.espec Vibrio vulnificus,showing 99% identity.Conclusions To our knowledge,this is the first report that the causative pathogen,Vibrio sp,leads to the mortality of Ctenogobius gymnauchen(Bleeker).
2.Susceptibility screening of highly pathogenic porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus in several strains of minipigs
Jinchun PAN ; Bohua REN ; Fangui MIN ; Ruiai CHEN ; Xilong WANG ; Linchuan WANG ; Fengguo WANG ; Shuming LUO ; Jiancong YE ; Ling LIU ; Penghua HUANG
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2015;(6):14-17
Objective To screen strains of minipigs sensitive to highly pathogenic porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (HP-PRRSV) for evaluation of HP-PRRS live vaccine.Methods Lantang pigs, Juema, Bama and Wuzhishan ( white) minipigs were inoculated with virulent strain NVDC-JXA1 of PRRSV, and local binary hybrid pigs were used as control.The animals were continuously observed for 5 weeks on mental status, appetite, survival, etc.after inoculation of virus.The dead pigs were autopsied and the lung tissue samples were collected for detecting virus by RT-PCR.By the end of the experiment, serum of survival animals were collected for detecting PRRSV antibody by ELISA assay.Result The animals showed depression, anorexia, and other clinical signs and death in each group after inoculation.Meanwhile, the testing results were all positive in the RT-PCR and ELISA detection.Bama and Wuzhishan ( white) minipigs were the most sensitive to virulent strain NVDC-JXA1 of PRRSV regarding mortality rate.Conclusions Bama and Wuzhishan ( white) minipigs are sensitive to HP-PRRSV, and can be used for the inspection of HP-PRRS live vaccine.
3.Research progress on the effects of low dose radiation on the thyroid gland
Ruiai DONG ; Zhanchun GUO ; Ying PANG ; Ya MA ; Rui CHEN ; Xiaoshan WANG ; Yingmin CHEN
China Occupational Medicine 2024;51(6):707-712
The thyroid gland is an endocrine organ sensitive to ionizing radiation. Long term exposure to low dose radiation (LDR) among radiation workers in work may lead to thyroid dysfunction or the formation of thyroid nodules. The influencing factors of these outcomes are various and multifaceted, including but not limited to environmental factors (iodine intake levels), occupational factors (length of service, personal dose), and individual factors (gender, age, smoking, alcohol consumption, obesity, blood pressure, blood glucose). Currently, there is no consensus on the specific trends of thyroid nodule development and thyroid function indicators in radiation workers caused by long-term LDR exposure. Therefore, molecular epidemiological investigations should be conducted to explore its pathogenesis in the future, and long-term epidemiological investigations with multiple centers and large samples can be conducted to further verify existing findings. Furthermore, strengthening occupational health training of radiation workers and standardizing personal dose measurement are beneficial for comprehensive prevention of thyroid diseases, and ensuring occupational health of radiation workers.