MT对体外培养松果体细胞GnRH-Ⅰ mRNA表达的影响

通过胶原酶、胰蛋白酶双消化法获取蛋鸡松果体细胞,分为对照(培养基)、酒精(溶剂对照)和褪黑素(MT)三组进行原代细胞培养,采用相对定量RT-PCR方法检测褪黑素(MT)对培养的松果体细胞促性腺激素释放激素-Ⅰ(GnRH-Ⅰ)基因表达的影响。结果表明:MTT检测正常培养的松果体细胞增殖速度第9d达高峰,11d缓降。与对照组比较,MT处理1周显著上调其表达丰度(P<0.05);与酒精溶剂组相比,MT处理1周具有上调其表达的趋势(P<0.1);对照组与酒精组之间没有明显的差异(P>0.05)。从而提示:体外培养松果体细胞的GnRH表达受MT的调控。     

Allograft rejection-related gene expression in the endothelial cells of renal transplantation recipients after cytomegalovirus infection

Objective: To explore the effects of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection on rejection-related gene expression in the endothelial cells of renal transplantation recipients. Methods: Endothelial cells (ECs) were cultured and stimulated by a variety of factors: A, normal control group; B, inactivated human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) infection group; C, HCMV infection group; D, HCMV supematant infection group; and E, ganciclovir HCMV group. Expression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and major histocompability complex (MHC) class Ⅰ and class Ⅱ antigens was detected by flow cytometry (FCM) and immuno-histochemistry. Results: We found characteristic CMV-infected ECs in this study. There were no significant differences among groups A, B and D (P>0.05). Although the expression levels of ICAM-1 were not significantly different between groups C and E (P>0.05), the ICAM-1 expression in these two groups was significantly higher than that in group A (P<0.05). ICAM-1 expression was detected in groups C and E, while there was no expression in groups A, B and D. Furthermore, there was no significant difference of ICAM-1 mRNA expression between groups C and E (P>0.05). Human leucocyte antigen (HLA)-ABC expression was detected in all the groups, while HLA-DR expression was only detected in groups C and E. There were no significant dif-ferences of HLA-ABC and HLA-DR expression among groups A, B and D (P>0.05). However, the HLA-ABC and HLA-DR expression levels in groups C and D were higher than those of the remaining groups previously reported (P<0.05). Meanwhile, the HLA-ABC and HLA-DR expression levels in group E were lower than those of group C (P<0.05). Conclusion: CMV could up-regulate the expression levels of ICAM-1 and MHC antigens, which was closely related to allograft rejection.     

Endostatin inhibits fibrosis by modulating the PDGFR/ERK signal pathway: an in vitro study

Accumulating evidence indicates that endostatin inhibits fibrosis. However, the mechanism is yet to be clarified. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of endostatin on platelet-derived growth factor-BB (PDGF-BB)-or transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1)-induced fibrosis in cultured human skin fibroblasts, and to further examine the molecular mechanisms involved. Human dermal fibroblasts were cultured in Dulbecco’s modified Eagle’s medium (DMEM) and serum-starved for 48 h before treatment. Cells were grouped as follows: “PDGF-BB”, “PDGF-BB+ endostatin”, “TGF-β1”, “TGF-β1+endostatin”, “endostatin”, and “blank control”. The fibroblasts were stimulated with either TGF-β1 or PDGF-BB for 72 h in order to set up the fibrosis model in vitro. The cells were co-cultured with either TGF-β1 or PDGF-BB and endostatin and were used to check the inhibiting effect of endostatin. A blank control group and an endostatin group were used as negative control groups. The biomarkers of fibrosis, including the expression of collagen I, hydroxyproline, and α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA), were evaluated using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and Western blot. The expression of phosphorylated PDGF receptor β (p-PDGFRβ), PDGFRβ, phosphorylated extracellular signal-regulated kinase (p-ERK), and ERK was detected using Western blot and immunofluorescent staining was used to explore the mechanisms. Both PDGF-BB and TGF-β1 significantly up-regulated the expression of collagen I, hydroxyproline, and α-SMA. Endostatin significantly attenuated both the PDGF-BB- and TGF-β1-induced over-expression of collagen I, hydroxyproline, and α-SMA. PDGF-BB and TGF-β1 both promoted the expression of PDGFR, ERK, and p-ERK. Endostatin inhibited the expression of PDGFR and p-ERK but did not affect the expression of total ERK. Endostatin inhibited hypertrophic scar by modulating the PDGFRβ/ERK pathway. Endostatin could be a promising multi-target drug in future fibrosis therapy.     

Effects of moniliformin and selenium on human articular cartilage metabolism and their potential relationships to the pathogenesis of Kashin-Beck disease

Objective:To investigate the effects of mycotoxin moniliformin (MON) on the metabolism of aggrecan and type II collagen in human chondrocytes in vitro and the relationship between MON and Kashin-Beck disease (KBD).Methods:Human chondrocytes were isolated and cultured on bone matrix gelatin to form an artificial cartilage model in vitro with or without MON toxin.Cell viability was determined by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay.The expression of aggrecan and type II col...     

新城疫病毒感染对小鼠肉瘤S180细胞p53蛋白的表达及细胞周期的影响

目的:研究新城疫病毒(NDV)感染对小鼠肉瘤S180细胞p53蛋白的表达及细胞周期的影响。方法:通过NDV体外感染小鼠肉瘤S180细胞,经倒置显微镜观察细胞形态变化,噻唑蓝(MTT)比色法检测小鼠肉瘤S180细胞的增殖状况;经流式细胞仪分析检测NDV体内感染后荷瘤鼠腹水中S180细胞分裂周期各时相的变化、细胞凋亡情况及细胞表面p53蛋白的表达情况。结果:NDV体内、外感染对小鼠肉瘤S180细胞的杀伤作用明显,NDV体内感染后荷瘤鼠腹水中S180细胞高表达p53蛋白,细胞凋亡率增加,G2/S期细胞减少,增殖指数(PI)降低,与阴性对照组比较有显著性差异(P<0.05)。结论:NDV感染可增强小鼠肉瘤S180细胞p53蛋白的表达,影响其细胞周期,诱导其凋亡且有较强的杀瘤作用。     

Study on the neurotoxic effects of low-level lead exposure in rats

Objective: To investigate effects of developmental lead exposure on nitric oxide synthase (NOS) activity in different brain regions and on N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor mRNA expression in the hippocampus of rats. On the basis of these observations, we explored possible mechanisms by which lead exposure leads to impaired learning and memorizing abilities in children. Methods: A series of rat animal models exposed to low levels of lead during the developing period was established (drinking water containing 0.025%, 0.05% and 0.075% lead acetate). NOS activities in the hippocampus, the cerebral cortex, the cerebellum and the brain stem were determined with fluorescence measurement and levels of mRNA expression of the NMDA receptor 2A (NR2A) subunit and NMDA receptor 2B (NR2B) subunit in the rat hippocampus were measured with Retro-translation (RT-PCR). Results: There were no differences in the body weight of rat pups between any of the groups at any given time (P>0.05). The blood lead level of Pb-exposed rat pups showed a systematic pattern of change: at 14 d of age, it was lower than that at 7 d of age, then rising to the peak level at 21 d and finally falling to lower levels at 28 d. The hippocampal NOS activities of lead-exposed groups were all lower than that of the control group on the 21st and 28th day (P<0.01). NOS activities in the cerebellum of lead-exposed groups were all lower than that of the control group on the 21st and 28th day (P<0.001) and the NOS activity of the 0.025% group was significantly lower than that of the 0.05% and 0.075% groups on the 28th day (P<0.05). NOS activity in the cerebral cortex of the 0.075% group was significantly lower than that of the control, 0.025% and 0.05% groups on the four day spans (P<0.001). There was no significant difference of NOS activity in the brain stem between any lead-exposed group and the control group on the four day spans. In the 0.05% and the 0.075% groups, the level of NR2A mRNA expression was higher than that in the control group at 7 d and 14 d of age (P<0.05). In the 0.025% group, the level of NR2A was found to be higher than that in the control group at 7 d of age only (P<0.05). No significant differences were found for the levels of NR2B mRNA expression between any of the groups at any given time. Conclusions: NOS activity in the hippocampus, the cerebral cortex and the cerebellum are inhibited by lead exposure. The degree of the inhibitory effect depends on the time span of exposure and the lead concentration. Developmental low-level lead exposure was found to raise the level of NR2A mRNA expression in the hippocampus of rats. Developmental low-level lead exposure does not affect the level of NR2B mRNA expression in the hippocampus.     

糖尿病大鼠主动脉结缔组织生长因子表达情况及氨基胍对其表达影响

目的:为探讨糖尿病患者易患动脉粥样硬化是否与结缔组织生长因子有关以及可能的干预药物.方法:建立大鼠糖尿病模型,随机分为正常对照组、糖尿病组、糖尿病盐酸氨基胍治疗组和糖尿病葛根素治疗组.应用逆转录聚合酶链式反应检测各组大鼠主动脉结缔组织生长因子mRNA表达水平.结果发现,糖尿病组大鼠主动脉结缔组织生长因子mRNA明显高于对照组(P＜0.01),葛根素治疗组和氨基胍治疗组结缔组织生长因子mRNA明显低于糖尿病组(P＜0.01),氨基胍治疗组、葛根素治疗组与对照组比较有显著差异(P＜0.05).结果:结缔组织生长因子过多表达与糖尿病患者易患动脉粥样硬化有关.结论:氨基胍、葛根素可降低糖尿病大鼠主动脉结缔组织生长因子mRNA过多表达.     

Osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells promoted by overexpression of connective tissue growth factor

Objective: Large segmental bone defect repair remains a clinical and scientific challenge with increasing interest focusing on combining gene transfection with tissue engineering techniques. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) on the proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of the bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). Methods: A CTGF-expressing plasmid (pCTGF) was constructed and transfected into MSCs. Then expressions of bone morphogenesis-related genes, proliferation rate, alkaline phosphatase activity, and mineralization were examined to evaluate the osteogenic potential of the CTGF gene-modified MSCs. Results: Overexpression of CTGF was confirmed in pCTGF-MSCs. pCTGF transfection significantly enhanced the proliferation rates of pCTGF-MSCs (P<0.05). CTGF induced a 7.5-fold increase in cell migration over control (P<0.05). pCTGF transfection enhanced the expression of bone matrix proteins, such as bone sialo-protein, osteocalcin, and collagen type I in MSCs. The levels of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activities of pCTGF-MSCs at the 1st and 2nd weeks were 4.0- and 3.0-fold higher than those of MSCs cultured in OS-medium, significantly higher than those of mock-MSCs and normal control MSCs (P<0.05). Overexpression of CTGF in MSCs enhanced the capability to form mineralized nodules. Conclusion: Overexpression of CTGF could improve the osteogenic differentiation ability of MSCs, and the CTGF gene-modified MSCs are potential as novel cell resources of bone tissue engineering.     

Inhibition of expression of vascular endothelial growth factor and its receptors in pulmonary adenocarcinoma cell by TNP-470 in combination with gemcitabine

Angiogenesis is required for solid tumor growth and facilitates tumor progression and metastasis. The inhibition effects of O-（chloroacetyl-carbamoyl） fumagillol （TNP-470）, an angiogenesis inhibitor, and gemcitabine, a chemotherapeutic agent, on expression of growth factors were investigated using human pulmonary adenocarcinoma cell line, A549. The A549 cells were divided into four groups： control group, 10^-6 mg/ml gemcitabine treated group, 10^-4 mg/ml TNP-470 treated group and gemcitabine＋TNP-470 treated group. The mRNA and protein expression of vascular endothelial growth factor （VEGF） and its receptors, FMS-like tyrosine kinase-l （FLT-1） and kinase insert domain-containing receptor （KDR）, in different groups were measured. The growth of A549 cell cultured with gemcitabine or TNP-470 was inhibited in an almost dose-dependent manner. Although gemcitabine （10^-6 mg/ml） alone and TNP-470 （10^-4 mg/ml） alone had no effect on the mRNA and protein expression of VEGF and its receptors （FLT-1, KDR） in A549 cells compared to the control （P〉0.05）, 10^-6 mg/ml gemcitabine in combination with 10^-4 mg/ml TNP-470 had significant effect （P〈0.01）. Moreover, combination of the two drugs significantly inhibited the mRNA expression of VEGF, FLT-1 and KDR compared to either drug alone （P〈0.05）. This study suggests that combined treatment with TNP-470 plus gemcitabine may augment the antiangiogenic and antineoplastic effects in lung cancer cells in vitro.     

Expression and significance of cyclin D1, p27kip1 protein in bronchioloalveolar carcinoma

INTRODUCTION Bronchioloalveolar carcinoma (BAC) is a par-ticular subtype of pulmonary adenocarcinoma de-rived from clara cell and type II pneumocyte. BAC cells grow along and within alveolar spaces while the alveolar framework of the lung is preserved. The incidence of BAC appears to be rising recently. The etiology and pathogenesis of this unique neoplastic disease are still unclear; many studies of oncogene and tumor suppressor gene expression include BAC with all adenocarcinoma o…     

Anti-angiogenesis effect of generation 4 polyamidoamine/vascular endothelial growth factor antisense oligodeoxynucleotide on breast cancer in vitro

Objective: To study the effects of the generation 4 polyamidoamine/vascular endothelial growth factor antisense oligodeoxynucleotide (G4PAMAMNEGFASODN) compound on the expressions of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and its mRNA of breast cancer cells and on the inhibition of vascular endothelial cells. Methods: We examined the morphology of G4PAMAM/VEGFASODN compound and its pH stability, in vitro transfection efficiency and toxicity, and the expressions of VEGF and its mRNA. Methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium assay was used to detect the inhibitory function of the compound on vascular endothelial cells. Results: The compound was about 10 nm in diameter and was homogeneously netlike. From pH 5 to 10, it showed quite a buffered ability. The 48-h transfection rate in the charge ratio of 1:40 was 98.76%, significantly higher than that of the liposome group (P<0.05). None of the transfection products showed obvious toxicity on the cells. The expressions of both VEGF protein and its mRNA after G4PAMAM/VEGFASODN transfection decreased markedly. Conclusion: With a low toxicity, high safety, and high transfection rate, G4PAMAMNEGFASODN could be a promising gene vector. Specifically, it inhibits VEGF gene expression efficiently, laying a basis for further in vivo animal studies.     

Effects of atorvastatin on vascular remodeling in spontaneously hypertensive rats

INTRODUCTIONHypertensionisalwaysaccompaniedbyin creasesinarterywallthickness,mainlycausedbyproliferation ,hypertrophy ,migrationandap optosisofvascularsmoothmusclecells(VSMC) ,andelevatedcontentofconnectivetissue .Thesestructuralchangesinbloodvesselsarekn…     

康脑液对皮质区干细胞因子基因表达的影响

目的:在康脑液方剂干预下观察皮质区内源性神经细胞干细胞因子(SCF)mRNA在大鼠脑缺血再灌注损伤后不同时间的表达情况。方法:成年SD大鼠,以线栓法建立大脑中动脉缺血再灌注模型,随机分为模型组、药物干预组和假手术组。原位杂交技术检测脑缺血1.5h再灌注1～14d后,脑皮质区SCFmRNA表达情况。结果:脑缺血再灌注后,药物干预组、模型组SCFmRNA的表达在皮质区均明显高于假手术组,于第7天达高峰,第14天下降。结论:药物干预后脑缺血再灌注脑皮质区SCFmRNA表达在不同时间点与模型组具备相同的表达规律,两组SCFmRNA的表达无显著性差异。     

NDV感染体外诱导胃癌细胞BGC-823的凋亡

目的 :研究新城疫病毒在体外抗胃癌细胞活性及其与细胞凋亡的关系。方法 :应用倒置显微镜观察细胞形态、MTT法测NDV在体外对BGC - 82 3的抑制和杀伤作用 ,同时用流式细胞术检测胃癌细胞凋亡情况及细胞分裂周期各时象的变化。结果 :NDV在体外可使BGC - 82 3胃癌细胞形成明显的细胞病变效应、细胞生长抑制及细胞凋亡 ,且细胞凋亡率与感染时间呈正相关。G2、S期细胞减少 ,增殖指数 (PI)降低 ,与阴性对照组比较有显著性差异 (P<0 .0 1)。结论 :NDV具有显著的抗BGC - 82 3胃癌细胞活性。     

胸苷酸合成酶和雌激素受体在乳腺癌中的表达意义及相关性

目的:探讨胸苷酸合成酶(TS)和雌激素受体(ER)在乳腺癌中的表达及它们的相关性.方法:采用免疫组织化学SP法检测111例乳腺癌和38例乳腺腺瘤组织中TS和ER的表达情况.结果:乳腺腺瘤的TS和ER阳性率分别为10.53%(4/38)和36.84%(14/38),差异有显著性(P<0.05);乳腺癌病人中TS和ER的阳性率分别为31.53%(35/111)和40.54%(45/111),差异无显著性(P>0.05).乳腺癌中TS和ER的表达水平与患者年龄、发生部位、组织学类型、淋巴结转移相关性不明显(P>0.05).TS和ER在乳腺腺瘤组呈正向相关(r=0.077),而在乳腺癌组呈负向相关(r=-0.016).结论:TS在乳腺癌组表达率明显高于腺瘤(P<0.0 5);ER在良、恶性乳腺肿瘤内表达率差异无显著性(P>0.05).检测TS、ER对化疗药物选择有指导意义.