1.Genomic Variations in the Tea Leafhopper Reveal the Basis of Its Adaptive Evolution
Zhao QIAN ; Shi LONGQING ; He WEIYI ; Li JINYU ; You SHIJUN ; Chen SHUAI ; Lin JING ; Wang YIBIN ; Zhang LIWEN ; Yang GUANG ; Vasseur LIETTE ; You MINSHENG
Genomics, Proteomics & Bioinformatics 2022;(6):1092-1105
Tea green leafhopper(TGL),Empoasca onukii,is of biological and economic interest.Despite numerous studies,the mechanisms underlying its adaptation and evolution remain enig-matic.Here,we use previously untapped genome and population genetics approaches to examine how the pest adapted to different environmental variables and thus has expanded geographically.We complete a chromosome-level assembly and annotation of the E.onukii genome,showing nota-ble expansions of gene families associated with adaptation to chemoreception and detoxification.Genomic signals indicating balancing selection highlight metabolic pathways involved in adaptation to a wide range of tea varieties grown across ecologically diverse regions.Patterns of genetic vari-ations among 54 E.onukii samples unveil the population structure and evolutionary history across different tea-growing regions in China.Our results demonstrate that the genomic changes in key pathways,including those linked to metabolism,circadian rhythms,and immune system functions,may underlie the successful spread and adaptation of E.onukii.This work highlights the genetic and molecular basis underlying the evolutionary success of a species with broad economic impacts,and provides insights into insect adaptation to host plants,which will ultimately facilitate more sustain-able pest management.
2.Formulation Optimization of Capsaicin Solid Dispersion and Its Characterization
Guoye YOU ; Qingya FAN ; Jing DU ; Huina LI
China Pharmacy 2019;30(11):1464-1469
OBJECTIVE: To prepare Capsaicin solid dispersion, to optimize its formulation and characterize the dispersion. METHODS: Capsaicin solid dispersion was prepared by melting method using P188 or PEG4000 as carrier. Using 60 min accumulative dissolution rate in vitro as index, orthogonal test was used to optimize type of carrier, drug ratio and stirring time. Validation test was conducted. The stability of Capsaicin solid dispersion within 0, 30, 180 d was investigated at 40 ℃ under the relative humidity of 75%, and X-ray diffraction (XRD) was used to analyze whether there were peaks. Capsaicin solid dispersion was characterized by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and XRD. RESULTS: The optimized formula included P188-PEG4000 as carrier, capsaicin-P188-PEG 4000 mass ratio of 1 ∶ 5 ∶ 3, stirring for 20 min. Accumulative dissolution rate in vitro of Capsaicin solid dispersion was 84.6% within 60 min (n=3), and the preparation kept stable within 180 d [RSD of content was 3% (n=3); XRD showed that there was no peak]. The phase characteristics showed that capsaicin was highly dispersed in the amorphous or molecular state in carrier. CONCLUSIONS: The optimized technology can be used to prepare Capsaicin solid dispersion, and improves more than 80% dissolution rate in vitro at 60 min. It is stable, simple and feasible.