Matrix Metalloproteinases of Normal Human Tissues

This review considers biochemical properties of the family of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) of normal human tissues and the involvement of these enzymes in morphogenesis. Four main MMP subfamilies are characterized, and a group of other MMPs is described. Data on mechanisms of activation and inhibition of MMPs in certain tissues during various physiological processes (embryogenesis, angiogenesis, tissue growth and involution) are considered. Information about tissue inhibitors of MMP is presented, and the ability of these inhibitors to regulate the activity of MMPs is analyzed.     

蛋白凝胶基质的制备与基质内的血管生成反应

利用肝素亲和层析从血清中提取玻璃粘连蛋白（vitronectin）,以硫酸铵沉淀法从血浆中粗提含纤维蛋白原的复合蛋白质组分,向血浆蛋白、胎牛血清和DMEM组成的复合成分中加入凝血酶,制成蛋白质凝胶.观察血管内皮细胞在此基质上或在基质中的生长及在碱性成纤维细胞生长因子(basic fibroblast growth factor, bFGF)的诱导下形成的血管样结构.结果表明血管内皮细胞可粘附在此凝胶基质表面正常生长,在bFGF的诱导下,内皮细胞向胶内迁移、生长并形成管状结构,多个管状结构连接、融合形成毛细血管网状结构.     

Asymptotic properties of infinite Leslie matrices

The stable population theory is classically applicable to populations in which there is a maximum age after which individuals die. Demetrius [1972. On an infinite population matrix. Math. Biosci. 13, 133-137] extended this theory to infinite Leslie matrices, in which the longevity of individuals is potentially infinite. However, Demetrius had to assume that the survival probability per time step tends to 0 with age. We generalise here the conditions of application of the stable population theory to infinite Leslie matrix models and apply these results to two examples, including or not senescence.     

牛乳腺核基质附着区多重顺式作用序列表明其功能的多样性

高等真核细胞的染色体DNA通过基质结合区(MAR)不时地与核基质特异性结合而组织成一种空间环状结构。为了研究以DNA套环形式附着于核基质上的DNA序列的特性,从处于泌乳期的乳腺组织中克隆了多个MAR DNA序列。体外结合实验表明,这些序列能够同核基质蛋白共结合成不溶性的复合物,这些复合物可较容易的通过离心去除。其中,两个MAR序列中包含有TL、CA—和GA—阻断以及ATTA基序。这两个序列中含有多个复制／转录因子的结合位点、增强子基序、多个完全的和非完全的反向重复序列以及潜在的DNA弯曲核心序列样结构。同一DNA序列中存在不同元件的组合可能说明在控制一系列细胞的发育过程中,它们可能发挥有正的或负的调控元件的功能。     

细胞外基质与基质金属蛋白酶

细胞外基质（ECM）是存在于细胞之间的动态网状结构,由胶原、蛋白聚糖及糖蛋白等大分子物质组成.这些大分子物质可与细胞表面上的特异性受体结合,通过受体与细胞骨架结构直接发生联系或触发细胞内的一系列信号传导而引起不同的基因表达,从而导致细胞的生长和分化.作为降解ECM成分最重要的酶-基质金属蛋白酶（MMPs）及其组织抑制因子(TIMPs)在这一过程中起着非常重要的作用.MMPs是一类依赖金属离子锌并以ECM成分为水解底物的蛋白水解酶.其在转录水平的表达受到生长因子、细胞因子及激素等因素的严格调控,在蛋白质水平其活性也受到其激活剂和抑制剂的调节. MMPs通过对ECM成分的水解来影响其降解与重组的动态平衡而参与多种细胞的生理和病理过程.     

Effect of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and hydrogenated castor oil on naproxen release from sustained-release tablets

The effect of the concentration of hydrophilic (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose [HPMC]) and hydrophobic (hydrogenated castor oil [HCO]) products, fillers (lactose and dibasic calcium phosphate), and buffers (sodium bicarbonate, calcium carbonate, and sodium citrate) on naproxen release rate was studied. Matrix tablets were prepared by double compression, andIn vitro dissolution tests were performed. The dissolution results showed that an increased amount of HPMC or hydrogenated castor oil resulted in reduced drug release. The inclusion of buffers in the HPMC matrix tablets enhanced naproxen release. For HCO tablets, only sodium bicarbonate enhanced naproxen release. The presence of lactose on HPMC matrix tablets did not show a significantly different result from that obtained with the formulation containing dibasic calcium phosphate as a filler. However, for the tablets containing HCO, the presence of lactose significantly enhanced the naproxen release rate. The matrix-forming materials in this study were suitable for use in sustained-release tablets containing naproxen. The drug release can be modulated by adding suitable amounts of diluents and buffers.     

Nuclear matrix bound terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase in rat thymus nuclei. I. A possible site for TdT mediated function

Approximately 80% of the terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase (TdT) in thymus glands from 3–4 week old rats was found to be localized in the nucleus and the remaining 20% in the cytosol. Following endogenous nuclease digestion of the thymus nuclei, 70–85% of the nuclear TdT could be removed by low salt and high salt extractions, whereas 15–30% of the enzyme remained tightly bound to the residual nuclear matrix. Low salt and high salt extracts of the nuclei contained a mixture of 58, 56, 45 and 44 kDa species of TdT whereas only 58 kDa species of the enzyme was found to be associated with the matrix. In addition to TdT, 20–25% of the nuclear DNA polymerase was also tightly bound to the isolated nuclear matrix. These observations lead us to propose that besides being the site of DNA replicationvia-matrix bound replicational complexes [Van der Velden H.M.W. & Wanka F., Molecular Biology Reports 12 (1987): 69], nuclear matrix may also be the site of TdT mediated function and that matrix bound TdT and free TdT could be the functional and nonfunctional forms of the enzyme, respectively, in the thymus gland.Abbreviations dNTP deoxyribonucleoside triphosphate - DTT dithiothreitol - Ig immunoglobulin - PMSF phenylmethylsulfonylfluoride - rNTP ribonucleoside triphosphate - SDS sodium dodecyl sulphate - TCR T cell receptor - TdT terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase - VDJ variable, diversity and joining segments of Ig or TCR genes     

Crystal structure of an active form of human MMP-1

The extracellular matrix is a dynamic environment that constantly undergoes remodelling and degradation during vital physiological processes such as angiogenesis, wound healing, and development. Unbalanced extracellular matrix breakdown is associated with many diseases such as arthritis, cancer and fibrosis. Interstitial collagen is degraded by matrix metalloproteinases with collagenolytic activity by MMP-1, MMP-8 and MMP-13, collectively known as the collagenases. Matrix metalloproteinase 1 (MMP-1) plays a pivotal role in degradation of interstitial collagen types I, II, and III. Here, we report the crystal structure of the active form of human MMP-1 at 2.67 A resolution. This is the first MMP-1 structure that is free of inhibitor and a water molecule essential for peptide hydrolysis is observed coordinated with the active site zinc. Comparing this structure with the human proMMP-1 shows significant structural differences, mainly in the relative orientation of the hemopexin domain, between the pro form and active form of the human enzyme.     

基质金属蛋白酶与心肌重塑

细胞外基质参与和促进了心肌重塑的过程,基质金属蛋白酶是调节细胞外基质重要的酶,基质金属蛋白酶在心肌重塑过程表达变化可分为三个时相,其活性受到信号传导途径、炎症因子和活性氧/活性氮的调节,基质金属蛋白酶可能作为心肌梗塞等疾病治疗的靶标     

机械性去负荷后心室明胶酶及其组织型抑制剂与细胞外基质变化

目的：探讨左心室在去除压力和容量负荷下心室组织基质金属蛋白酶-2和-9及金属蛋白酶组织型抑制剂-1和-2表达水平与细胞外基质沉积量的关系。方法：12周龄雄性Lewis大鼠建立Lewis-to-Lewis腹腔异位心脏移植模型,形成左心室去负荷状态,并以同龄雄性Lewis大鼠胸腔原位心脏作为对照。移植后14d采用天狼猩红-偏振光法对移植和对照组心脏的ECM沉积量进行分析。心室组织MMP-2和MMP-9活性检测采用明胶酶谱法。MMP-2、MMP-9、TIMP-1、TIMP-2的mRNA表达水平检测采用荧光定量PCR法;TIMP-1和TIMP-2蛋白含量采用Western blot测定。结果：手术后14d,与原位心脏比较,腹腔移植心脏心肌细胞横截面积减小,并伴有心肌ECM沉积量增多（胶原容积分数5．22％±1．6％VS2．21％±0．9％,P〈0．05）,并且MMP-2、MMP-9明胶酶活性明显增强,MMP-2、MMP-9及其组织型抑制剂T1MP-1、TIMP-2的mRNA表达均增加（P〈0．05）,但TIMP-1、TIMP-2增加幅度较MMP-2、MMP-9高,TIMP-1、TIMP-2的蛋白含量均增加（P〈0．05）,TIMP-1增加幅度更为明显。结论：左心室在去除压力和容量负荷状态下心脏心室组织胶原沉积量增加,伴有MMPs／TIMPs系统失衡,尤其是TIMPs系统的明显上调。     

Decellularized adipose matrix provides an inductive microenvironment for stem cells in tissue regeneration

Stem cells play a key role in tissue regeneration due to their self-renewal and multidirectional differentiation, which are continuously regulated by signals from the extracellular matrix (ECM) microenvironment. Therefore, the unique biological and physical characteristics of the ECM are important determinants of stem cell behavior. Although the acellular ECM of specific tissues and organs (such as the skin, heart, cartilage, and lung) can mimic the natural microenvironment required for stem cell differentiation, the lack of donor sources restricts their development. With the rapid development of adipose tissue engineering, decellularized adipose matrix (DAM) has attracted much attention due to its wide range of sources and good regeneration capacity. Protocols for DAM preparation involve various physical, chemical, and biological methods. Different combinations of these methods may have different impacts on the structure and composition of DAM, which in turn interfere with the growth and differentiation of stem cells. This is a narrative review about DAM. We summarize the methods for decellularizing and sterilizing adipose tissue, and the impact of these methods on the biological and physical properties of DAM. In addition, we also analyze the application of different forms of DAM with or without stem cells in tissue regeneration (such as adipose tissue), repair (such as wounds, cartilage, bone, and nerves), in vitro bionic systems, clinical trials, and other disease research.     

Low temperature matrix photochemistry of M2(CO)4(μ-S-t-Bu)2 and [M(CO)2Cl2] anions, where M = Rh and Ir

Photolysis of M₂(CO)₄(μ-S-t-Bu)₂, where M = Rh or Ir, in Nujol matrices at ca. 90 K results in simple CO loss to form a tricarbonyl intermediate analogous to that observed for Rh₂(CO)₄(μ-Cl)₂. Photolysis of the anions, [M(CO)₂Cl₂]¹⁻, where M = Rh or Ir, in inert ionic matrices at ca. 90 K, results in CO-loss to form an intermediate analogous to that formed by Rh(CO)₂(i-Pr₂HN)Cl. Finally, photolysis of trans-Ir(CO)(PMe₃)₂Cl in a Nujol matrix at ca. 90 K gives rise to a new species whose carbonyl band is shifted slightly down in energy as has been observed for trans-Rh(CO)(PMe₃)₂Cl. In all cases the iridium compounds behave similarly to the rhodium species although the photon energy for iridium photochemistry is typically above that of the rhodium compounds.     

香菇数量性状的因子分析

因子分析结果表明,22个香菇菌株16个数量性状可分为弱相关的5个主因子,其方差积累贡献率为85.71%。按照主因子所包含的性状及其所反映的生物学含义,可把5个主因子命名并按方差贡献大小顺序排列为:F5,菇形因子;F1,菌柄因子;F3,营养生长因子;F2,生殖生长因子;F4,转色因子。从主因子出发进行香菇育种,可以加大目标性状的针对性和提高选择效率。     

Testimation in Regression Parameter Estimation

Testimation is considered in the problem of estimation of regression parameters. The first stage sample is used to test a (null) hypothesis that specifies initial (preassumed) values for some of the regression parameters. Linear combination of the preassumed values and the ordinary least square (OLS) estimates is considered as the estimate if the data agree with the hypothesis. Otherwise, a second sample is taken and parameters are estimated only by using OLS, based on the combined sample. The procedure protects against type II error and against taking larger samples when inference can be made from a smaller sample.