Hexachlorobenzene （HCB） is a chlorinated aromatic hydrocarbon that was widely used for seed dressing in prevention of fungal growth on crops, and also as a component of fireworks, ammunition, and synthetic rubbers. ...Hexachlorobenzene （HCB） is a chlorinated aromatic hydrocarbon that was widely used for seed dressing in prevention of fungal growth on crops, and also as a component of fireworks, ammunition, and synthetic rubbers. Because of its resistance to degradation and mobility, HCB is widely distributed throughout the environment and is accumulated through food chains in different ecosystems. In this study, a preliminary investigation was carried out on the bioaccumulation and the toxic effects of HCB in the microbial （protozoan in particular） communities in the Fuhe River, Wuhan, a water body receiving industrial wastewaters containing HCB and other pollutants, using the standardized polyurethane foam units （PFU） method. Field samples were taken from eight stations established along the Fuhe River in January and August 2006. The concentration ratios of HCB in microbial communities and in water were 9.66-18.64, and the microbial communities accumulated 13.29-56.88 μg/L of HCB in January and 0.82-10.25 μg/L HCB in August. Correlation analysis showed a negative correlation between the HCB contents in the microbial assemblage, and the number of species and the diversity index of the protozoan communities. This study demonstrated the applicability of the PFU method in monitoring the effects of HCB on the level of microbial communities.展开更多
聚合酶链式反应(polymerase chain reaction,PCR)可以方便、快捷、准确地大量复制目的基因片段,是分子生物学研究中不可或缺的技术手段。在PCR反应中,DNA聚合酶起着关键作用。Pfu酶(Pfu DNA polymerase)是DNA聚合酶的一种,具有5′→3′...聚合酶链式反应(polymerase chain reaction,PCR)可以方便、快捷、准确地大量复制目的基因片段,是分子生物学研究中不可或缺的技术手段。在PCR反应中,DNA聚合酶起着关键作用。Pfu酶(Pfu DNA polymerase)是DNA聚合酶的一种,具有5′→3′聚合酶活性和3′→5′外切核酸酶活性,可在聚合酶链式反应中纠正错误掺入的碱基,可以快速、高保真地扩增DNA片段,在分子克隆和DNA测序当中运用十分广泛。本研究建立了一套Pfu聚合酶表达与纯化的详尽方案,该方案利用异丙基硫代-β-D-半乳糖苷(isopropylβ-D-thiogalactoside,IPTG)作为诱导剂,在大肠杆菌BL21(DE3)中异源表达Pfu酶,然后利用Ni-NTA柱层析纯化制备。研究中对IPTG诱导时间、细胞破碎条件、缓冲液类型及其p H、粗酶液热处理温度与时间、洗脱液中最佳咪唑浓度等重要条件和参数分别进行了优化确定。实验结果表明,使用该方案可以成功制备高产量高纯度的Pfu聚合酶,完全满足常规PCR反应的要求。本研究建立的实验方法和技术参数,十分适用于研究者小规模自主制备Pfu酶,对于有大量分子克隆要求的课题组,利用该方案自主制备Pfu酶能够显著节省科研成本。展开更多
基金Project supported by the Key Project of Chinese Ministry of Education(No.104250).
文摘Hexachlorobenzene （HCB） is a chlorinated aromatic hydrocarbon that was widely used for seed dressing in prevention of fungal growth on crops, and also as a component of fireworks, ammunition, and synthetic rubbers. Because of its resistance to degradation and mobility, HCB is widely distributed throughout the environment and is accumulated through food chains in different ecosystems. In this study, a preliminary investigation was carried out on the bioaccumulation and the toxic effects of HCB in the microbial （protozoan in particular） communities in the Fuhe River, Wuhan, a water body receiving industrial wastewaters containing HCB and other pollutants, using the standardized polyurethane foam units （PFU） method. Field samples were taken from eight stations established along the Fuhe River in January and August 2006. The concentration ratios of HCB in microbial communities and in water were 9.66-18.64, and the microbial communities accumulated 13.29-56.88 μg/L of HCB in January and 0.82-10.25 μg/L HCB in August. Correlation analysis showed a negative correlation between the HCB contents in the microbial assemblage, and the number of species and the diversity index of the protozoan communities. This study demonstrated the applicability of the PFU method in monitoring the effects of HCB on the level of microbial communities.
