scholarly journals Fluorescent markers rhodamine B and uranine for Anopheles gambiae adults and matings

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Erica I. Aviles ◽  
Rachel D. Rotenberry ◽  
C. Mathilda Collins ◽  
Ellen. M. Dotson ◽  
Mark Q. Benedict
Keyword(s):  
Anopheles Gambiae ◽  
Rhodamine B ◽  
Fluorescent Markers

scholarly journals Fluorescent markers rhodamine B and uranine for Anopheles gambiae adults and matings

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erica i Aviles ◽  
Rachel D Rotenberry ◽  
C Matilda Collins ◽  
Ellen M Dotson ◽  
Mark Q Benedict
Keyword(s):  
Anopheles Gambiae ◽  
Rhodamine B ◽  
Seminal Fluid ◽  
Adult Longevity ◽  
Male Mating ◽  
Potential Contribution ◽  
Laboratory Studies ◽  
Mating Competitiveness ◽  
Fluorescent Markers ◽  
Auto Fluorescence

Abstract Background Marking mosquitoes is vital for mark-release-recapture and many laboratory studies, but their small size precludes the use of methods that are available for larger animals such as unique identifier tags and radio devices. Fluorescent dust is the most commonly used method to distinguish released individuals from the wild population. Numerous colours and combinations can be used, however, dust sometimes affects longevity and behaviour so alternatives that do not have these effects would contribute substantially. Rhodamine B has previously been demonstrated to be useful for marking adult Aedes aegypti males when added to the sugar meal. Unlike dust, this also marked the seminal fluid making it possible to detect matings by marked males in the spermatheca of females. Here, marking of Anopheles gambiae sensu stricto with rhodamine B and uranine was performed to estimate their potential contribution. Methods Two fluorescent markers, rhodamine B and uranine, were dissolved in sugar water and fed to adult An. gambiae. Concentrations that are useful for marking individuals and seminal fluid were determined. The effects on adult longevity, the durability of the marking and detection of the marker in mated females was determined. Male mating competitiveness was also evaluated.Results Rhodamine B marking in adults is detectable for at least three weeks, however uranine marking declines with time and at low doses can be confused with auto-fluorescence. Both can be used for marking seminal fluid which can be detected in females mated by marked males, but, again, at low concentrations uranine-marking is more easily confused with the natural fluorescence of seminal fluid. Neither dye affected mating competitiveness.Conclusions Both markers tested could be useful for field and laboratory studies. Their use has substantial potential to contribute to a greater understanding of the bio-ecology of this important malaria vector. Rhodamine B has the advantage that it appears to be permanent and is less easily confused with auto-fluorescence. The primary limitation of both methods is that sugar feeding is necessary for marking and adults must be held for at least 2 nights to ensure all individuals are marked whereas dusts provide immediate and thorough marking.

scholarly journals Fluorescent markers rhodamine B and uranine for Anopheles gambiae adults and matings

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erica i Aviles ◽  
Rachel D Rotenberry ◽  
C Matilda Collins ◽  
Ellen M Dotson ◽  
Mark Q Benedict
Keyword(s):  
Anopheles Gambiae ◽  
Rhodamine B ◽  
Seminal Fluid ◽  
Adult Longevity ◽  
Potential Contribution ◽  
Laboratory Studies ◽  
Anopheles Gambiae S.S ◽  
Unique Identifier ◽  
Fluorescent Markers ◽  
Auto Fluorescence

Abstract Background: Marking mosquitoes is vital for mark-release-recapture and many laboratory studies, but their small size precludes the use of methods that are available for larger animals such as unique identifier tags and radio devices. Fluorescent dust is the most commonly used method to distinguish released individuals from the wild population. Numerous colors and combinations can be used, however, dust sometimes affects longevity and behavior so alternatives that do not have these effects would contribute substantially. Rhodamine B has previously been demonstrated to be useful for marking adult Aedes aegypti males when added to the sugar meal. Unlike dust, this also marked the seminal fluid making it possible to detect matings by marked males in the spermatheca of females. Here we evaluate marking in Anopheles gambiae s.s. with rhodamine B and uranine to estimate their potential contribution. Methods:Two fluorescent markers, rhodamine B and uranine, were dissolved in sugar water and fed to adult Anopheles gambiae. Concentrations that are useful for marking individuals and seminal fluid were determined. The effects on adult longevity, the durability of the marking and detection of the marker in mated females was determined. We also evaluated effects on mating competitiveness.Results:Rhodamine B marking in adults is detectable for at least three weeks, however uranine marking declines with time and at low doses can be confused with auto-fluorescence. Both can be used for marking seminal fluid which can be detected in females mated by marked males, but, again, at low concentrations uranine-marking is more easily confused with the natural fluorescence of seminal fluid. Neither dye affected mating competitiveness.Conclusions:Both markers tested could be useful for field and laboratory studies. Their use has substantial potential to contribute to a greater understanding of the bio-ecology of this important malaria vector. Rhodamine B has the advantage that it appears to be permanent and is less easily confused with auto-fluorescence. The primary limitation of both methods is that sugar feeding is necessary for marking and adults must be held for at least 2 nights to ensure all individuals are marked whereas dusts provide immediate and thorough marking.

scholarly journals Fluorescent markers rhodamine B and uranine for Anopheles gambiae adults and matings

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erica i Aviles ◽  
Rachel D Rotenberry ◽  
C Matilda Collins ◽  
Ellen M Dotson ◽  
Mark Q Benedict
Keyword(s):  
Anopheles Gambiae ◽  
Rhodamine B ◽  
Seminal Fluid ◽  
Adult Longevity ◽  
Potential Contribution ◽  
Laboratory Studies ◽  
Unique Identifier ◽  
Mating Competitiveness ◽  
Fluorescent Markers ◽  
Auto Fluorescence

Abstract Background Marking mosquitoes is vital for mark-release-recapture and many laboratory studies, but their small size precludes the use of methods that are available for larger animals such as unique identifier tags and radio devices. Fluorescent dust is the most commonly used method to distinguish released individuals from the wild population. Numerous colors and combinations can be used, however, dust sometimes affects longevity and behavior so alternatives that do not have these effects would contribute substantially. Rhodamine B has previously been demonstrated to be useful for marking adult Aedes aegypti males when added to the sugar meal. Unlike dust, this also marked the seminal fluid making it possible to detect matings by marked males in the spermatheca of females. Here we evaluate marking in Anopheles gambiae s. s. with rhodamine B and uranine to estimate their potential contribution. Methods Two fluorescent markers, rhodamine B and uranine, were dissolved in sugar water and fed to adult Anopheles gambiae. Concentrations that are useful for marking individuals and seminal fluid were determined. The effects on adult longevity, the durability of the marking and detection of the marker in mated females was determined. We also evaluated effects on mating competitiveness. Results Rhodamine B marking in adults is detectable for at least three weeks, however uranine marking declines with time and at low doses can be confused with auto-fluorescence. Both can be used for marking seminal fluid which can be detected in females mated by marked males, but, again, at low concentrations uranine-marking is more easily confused with the natural fluorescence of seminal fluid. Neither dye affected mating competitiveness. Conclusions Both markers tested could be useful for field and laboratory studies. Their use has substantial potential to contribute to a greater understanding of the bio-ecology of this important malaria vector. Rhodamine B has the advantage that it appears to be permanent and is less easily confused with auto-fluorescence. The primary limitation of both methods is that sugar feeding is necessary for marking and adults must be held for at least 2 nights to ensure all individuals are marked whereas dusts provide immediate and thorough marking.

scholarly journals Application of fluorescent markers for homogeneity assessment of grain mixtures based on maize content

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 505-512 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dominika B. Matuszek ◽  
Krystian Wojtkiewicz
Keyword(s):  
Rhodamine B ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Fluorescent Substance ◽  
Fluorescent Marker ◽  
Fluorescent Markers ◽  
Fluorescent Method ◽  
Homogeneity Assessment ◽  
Funnel Flow ◽  
Conventional Manner

Abstract The paper presents test results for the assessment of the tracer content in a three-component (green peas, sorghum, maize) feed mixture that is based on the fluorescent method. The homogeneity of mixtures was determined on the basis of the maize content (as the key component), which was treated with fluorescent substance: tinopal, rhodamine B, uranine and eosin. The key components were wet-treated with fluorescent substances with different concentrations. Feed components were mixed in a vertical funnel-flow mixer. 10 samples were collected from each mixed batch. Samples were placed in a chamber equipped with UV light and, then, an image recorded as BMP file was generated. The image was analysed by means of the software programme Patan. On the basis of the analyses conducted, data on the maize content marked with a fluorescent marker were obtained. Additionally, the content of the key component was determined in a conventional manner – using an analytical scale. Results indicate the possibility of using this method for homogeneity assessment of the three-component grain mixture. From these tests, fluorescent substances that can be applied in the case of maize as a key component, together with their minimum concentrations, were identified: tinopal 0.3%, rhodamine B 0.001%.

Fading of the diaminobenzidine reaction product in the confocal scanning laser microscope

1989 ◽  
Vol 47 ◽  
pp. 146-147
Author(s):  
JS Deitch ◽  
KL Smith ◽  
JW Swann ◽  
JN Turner
Keyword(s):  
Pyramidal Neurons ◽  
Light And Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Laser ◽  
Laser Exposure ◽  
Confocal Scanning Laser Microscope ◽  
Fluorescent Markers ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Staining Protocol ◽  
Confocal Scanning ◽  
Confocal Scanning Laser

Neurons labeled with horseradish peroxidase and reacted with diaminobenzidine (DAB) can be imaged using a confocal scanning laser microscope (CSLM) in the reflection mode. In contrast to fluorescent markers, the DAB reaction product is thought to be stable and can be observed by both light and electron microscopy. We have investigated the sensitivity of the DAB reaction product to laser irradiation, and present the spectrophotometric properties of DAB before and after exposure in the CSLM.Pyramidal neurons in slices of rat hippocampus were injected with biocytin (a biotin-lysine complex), fixed overnight in 4% paraformaldehyde, and vibratome sectioned at 75 μm. Biocytin was detected with avidin-HRP (1:200) in 0.5% Triton X-100, incubated in DAB (0.5 mg/ml) with or without 0.04% nickel ammonium sulfate (Ni), dehydrated, and imaged in a Bio Rad MRC-500 CSLM with an argon ion laser (488 and 514 nm). Spectrophotometric measurements of the soma were made on a Zeiss microspectrophotometer, as a function of laser exposure (100-1000 scans) and staining protocol.

Pemanfaatan Cangkang Pensi (Corbicula Moltkiana) sebagai Bahan Penyerap Zat Warna Rhodamin B Dalam Larutan

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahmiana Zein ◽  
Mutia Khuratul Aini ◽  
Hermansyah Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Rhodamine B ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Spectra Analysis ◽  
Biosorption Capacity ◽  
Biosorption Process ◽  
Langmuir Isotherm Model ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Cationic Exchange ◽  
Rhodamin B ◽  
Model Isotherm

Biosorpsi zat warna Rhodamine B menggunakan cangkang Pensi (Corbicula moltkiana) telah dikaji. Percobaan dilakukan dengan system batch guna memperoleh kondisi optimum biosorspi zat warna. Kapasitas biosorpsi zat warna pada pH 2 adalah 0.9958 mg/g, dengan konsentrasi larutan mula-mula 150 mg/L waktu kontak 105 menit, massa biosorben 0.1 g, ukuran partikel 32 µm dan temperature pengeringan biosorben pada 75oC. Model isotherm Langmuir menunjukkan bahwa proses penyerapan berlangsung secara kimia dan biosorpsi homogeny dari adsorbat (Rhodamine B) pada permukaan biosorben membentuk lapisan tunggal dengan nilai R2 0.9966. Analisis XRF menunjukkan bahwa penurunan kadar unsur logam pada cangkang Pensi membuktikan bahwa proses biosorpsi berlangsung dengan pertukaran kation. Hasil analisis spektrum FT-IR membuktikan adanya interaksi antaramolekul Rhodamin B dengan gugus fungsi pada cangkang Pensi. Analisis dengan SEM memperlihatkan bahwa pori-pori cangkang Pensi telah terisi penuh oleh molekul Rhodamin B. Kondisi optimum biosorpsi telah diaplikasikan pada limbah kerupuk merah dengan kapasitas penyerapan sebesar 0,2835 mg/g.   The biosorption of Rhodamine B dyes by Pensi (Corbicula moltkiana) shell has been investigated. The experiment was conducted in batch sistem in order to obtain the optimum conditions of dye biosorption. Biosorption capacity of dye was 0.9958 mg/g at pH 2, initial concentration 150 mg/L, contact time 105 minutes, biosorbent mass 0.1 gram, particle size 32 µ m and biosorbent drying temperature was at 75oC. The Langmuir Isotherm model showed chemisorption and homogeneous biosorption process of adsorbates onto the biosorbent surface formed monolayer dye molecules on the biosorbent surface with R2 value was 0.9966. XRF analysis showed that reduction of metals unsure quantity of pensi shell indicated biosorption process was occupied through cationic exchange. The result of FTIR spectra analysis indicated an interaction between Rhodamin B molecules and functional group of pensi shell. SEM analysis showed that the pensi shell pores were completely filled by Rhodamine B molecules. The optimum condition of biosorption has been aplicated in red chips wastewater industry with biosorption capacity was 0.2835 mg/g.

Using FRET to Measure the Time it Takes for a Cell to Destroy a Virus

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Candace E. Benjamin ◽  
Zhuo Chen ◽  
Olivia Brohlin ◽  
Hamilton Lee ◽  
Stefanie Boyd ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cellular Uptake ◽  
Rhodamine B ◽  
Virus Like Particle ◽  
A Cell ◽  
Viral Nanoparticles ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Open Question ◽  
Viral Surface ◽  
Fret Pair

<div><div><div><p>The emergence of viral nanotechnology over the preceding two decades has created a number of intellectually captivating possible translational applications; however, the in vitro fate of the viral nanoparticles in cells remains an open question. Herein, we investigate the stability and lifetime of virus-like particle (VLP) Qβ - a representative and popular VLP for several applications - following cellular uptake. By exploiting the available functional handles on the viral surface, we have orthogonally installed the known FRET pair, FITC and Rhodamine B, to gain insight of the particle’s behavior in vitro. Based on these data, we believe VLPs undergo aggregation in addition to the anticipated proteolysis within a few hours of cellular uptake.</p></div></div></div>

A Fused Thiophene-S,S-Dioxide-Based Super-Photostable Fluorescent Marker for Lipid Droplets

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masayasu Taki ◽  
Keiji Kajiwara ◽  
Eriko Yamaguchi ◽  
Yoshikatsu Sato ◽  
Shigehiro Yamaguchi
Keyword(s):  
Small Molecules ◽  
Lipid Droplets ◽  
Trajectory Analysis ◽  
Super Resolution ◽  
Fluorescent Marker ◽  
Selective Staining ◽  
Fluorescent Markers ◽  
Biological Studies ◽  
Particle Level

Lipid droplets (LDs) are essential organelle in most eukaryotes, and tracking intracellular LDs dynamics using synthetic small molecules is crucial for biological studies. However, only a limited number of fluorescent markers that satisfy all requirements, such as the selective staining of LDs, high photostability, and sufficient biocompatibility, have been developed. Herein, we report a series of donor-p-acceptor dyes based on the thiophene-containing fused polycyclic scaffold [1]benzothieno[3,2-<i>b</i>][1]benzothiophene (BTBT), in which either or both thiophene rings are oxidized into thiophene-<i>S</i>,<i>S</i>-dioxide to form an electron-accepting building block. Among these dyes, LAQ1 satisfied all the aforementioned requirements, and allowed us capturing ultra-small LDs on the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) membrane by stimulation emission depletion (STED) microscopy with a super-resolution below the diffraction limit of light. Moreover, the extremely high photostability of LAQ1 enabled recording the lipolysis of LDs and the concomitant lipogenesis as well as long-term trajectory analysis of micro LDs at the single particle level in living cells.

KEJADIAN LUAR BIASA KERACUNAN “CUMI-CUMIAN” DI SEKOLAH DASAR NEGERI 1 TRASAN BANDONGAN KABUPATEN MAGELANG

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-136
Author(s):  
Nasir Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Bacillus Cereus ◽  
Rhodamine B ◽  
Attack Rate ◽  
Food Poisoning ◽  
Health Department ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Food Samples ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
School Committee

Background: On May 4th, 2016, at 12:30 district surveillance officer of Magelang Health Department received reports from Public Health Center of Bandongan about 21 students of SDN 1 Trasan who suffered from the same food-poisoning symptoms. Objective: Investigation was carried out to identify the source, how it spread and how to control it. Methods: This study used descriptive analytic and mapping the cases distribution location. The case was people experiencing symptoms of dizziness or abdominal pain or nausea or vomiting. Data analysis was done by using bivariate analysis. Data collection were done through interviews, observations and laboratory tests on the food samples. Results: The case was 50 students (from 1-6 grade students). The perceived symptoms were dizziness (77%), nausea (42%), abdominal pain (40%) and vomiting (8%). Attack rate found ranged from 14.3% to 60% with the highest Attack rate found on class three (60%). The incubation period of 15-240 minutes (mean 72.3 minutes). Calamari like positive Bacillus cereus and Rhodamine-B 10 mg/kg. Conclusion: The outbreak of food poisoning because calamari like contaminated Bacillus cereus. We suggested the school committee to provide the socialization of harmful food for the students. The teachers should restrict the permission for the food vendor to sell at school.   Keywords: Bacillus cereus, , Food Poisoning, Outbreak, Rhodamine B, School Food

Estudios de dispersión de contaminantes y declinación bacteriana en la bahía del mar de Chimbote - Perú

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ing. Carlos Sebastián Calvo
Keyword(s):  
Rhodamine B ◽  
Iodine 131 ◽  
Para Determinar

Una revisión de los estudios de dispersión y una determinación preliminar de T-90 se ha realizado en el mar de Chimbote-Perú. En relación a los estudios de dispersión se presenta una ecuación diferencial fundamental y su solución para el caso de tres dimensiones. La forma y características de la pluma trazadora se definen también como el ratio de disminución de las concentraciones pico. El método considera un punto de inyección con Rhodamine B y Iodine 131 como trazadoras para determinar los coeficientes de dispersión que gobiernas los ratios de dispersión de aguas industriales y desecho a ser descargadas a través de una salida que va a ser instalada en el mar de Chimbote. El método presentado aquí permite el cálculo de los coeficientes de dispersión e influencia del difusor sin importar la naturaleza de la composición del agua en los cuales la prueba se lleva a cabo. Con relación las determinaciones T-90, ellos tuvieron mejor desempeño por el uso de una técnica trazadora combinada, usando el I-131 para la medida de la dilución y Rhodamine B como una ayuda visual. Se tomaron en consideración la dilución y decrecimiento en las concentraciones bacteriales al igual que la inyección continua de radio trazadores. Los valores de T-90 estimados desde los experimentos deberían ser reconfirmados en futuros experimentos bajo condiciones oceanográficas diferentes.

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