HSF2 mRNA在热应激和大剂量11酸睾酮诱导恒河猴生精细胞凋亡中的表达变化

为了探讨HSF2 mRNA在热应激和超生理剂量睾酮诱导恒河猴生精细胞凋亡中的表达变化,我们建立了手术诱导单侧隐睾和注射大剂量11酸睾酮（TU）恒河猴动物模型,应用3′末端标记分析（TUNEL）和原位杂交方法,检测睾丸细胞的凋亡信号和HSF2的表达变化。TUNEL结果显示热应激和超生理剂量睾酮能够诱导生精细胞出现凋亡信号,它分别于处理后第5天和第30天达到最强,表明热应激和睾酮干扰精子发生可能是通过生精细胞凋亡的方式来实现的。HSF2 mRNA水平在生精细胞凋亡早期（凋亡信号达到最强以前）略有降低,而在凋亡高峰期之后其表达急剧下降。Hsf2基因与我们以前研究的Hsp70-2基因的表达具有时间上的相关性,表明HSF2蛋白可能调控Hsp70-2基因的表达,而且HSF2可能通过多种方式影响精子的发生以及抑制生精细胞的凋亡。     

急性热应激对西伯利亚鲟HSP70 mRNA表达、血清皮质醇和非特异性免疫的影响

为研究西伯利亚鲟(Acipenser baerii)对急性热应激的抗逆机理, 将体质量为(155.4719.50) g的鱼从17.5 ℃迅速转至27.5 ℃水中, 在1h和3h取样测定HSP70 mRNA表达变化、血清皮质醇和非特异性免疫指标。结果显示: 急性热应激时鳃、脾和脑的HSP70 mRNA表达量升高, 具有组织特异性, 热应激1h时鳃的表达量升高最快(P0.05), 3h时保持1h时的表达水平; 脾和脑热应激1h时表达量变化不显著, 在1h至3h时升高较快, 并且脑组织的表达量升高最快(P0.05)。热应激1h时血清皮质醇(Cortisol)含量迅速升高(P0.05), 之后快速回落。脾脏巨噬细胞呼吸暴发在热应激1h时显著升高(P0.05), 3h时降低。血清补体C3在1h时略有升高, 3h时显著性降低(P0.05)。血清溶菌酶活性(LZM activity)先升高后降低差异不显著。血清超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)活力随热应激时间延长逐渐降低, 3h时显著降低(P0.05)。血清丙二醛(MDA)含量随热应激时间延长逐渐降低, 差异不显著。以上结果表明: 1h的短暂急性应激增强了西伯利亚鲟的非特异性免疫, 3h的应激使免疫力和抗氧化能力显著下降; 在热应激过程中, HSP70表达升高, 其中鳃组织最快, 起到应激保护作用, 提高了机体热耐受力。       

奶牛HSP70基因3'-侧翼区多态性分析及其与生产性能的关系

以160头荷斯坦和娟姗奶牛作为研究对象,分别测定了其在不同温度条件下,直肠温度、呼吸频率、产奶量及乳成分,并进行了统计分析。同时设计引物扩增HSP70基因3’-侧翼区,通过PCR—SSCP技术分析hSPTO基因3’-侧翼区的多态性,并发现一个多态位点。结果表明：扩增片段为292bp,扩增产物有基因多态性,共发现4种基因型,分别为荷斯坦牛的AA（H）型、AB（H）型和娟姗牛的AA（J）刭、AB（J）型。其中B基因可能为抗热应激耩囚,这4种基囚型奶牛个体的生产性能差异不显著（P〉0．05）。     

补充L-精氨酸对热应激大鼠胸腺细胞凋亡的影响

探导热应激对大鼠胸腺细胞的影响及补充L 精氨酸 (L Arg)对胸腺细胞的作用 ,结果显示 :1.在常温下 ,胸腺细胞结构清晰 ,形态规则 ,自然凋亡率低 ,补充L Arg组自然凋亡率低于灌水对照组 (P <0 .0 1) ;2 .不同温度的热应激均可导致胸腺细胞凋亡 ,电镜和光镜显示其典型的形态学特征 ;3.DNA凝胶电泳呈“梯状”条带 ,FCM检测出现凋亡峰 ;4 .补充L Arg的两组上述结果轻于灌水对照组。热应激后 ,2h便可见到凋亡细胞 ,4 - 8h达高峰。补充L Arg组 2 4h后基本恢复到正常水平 ,而灌水对照组稍差。说明适量补充L Arg对热应激大鼠胸腺具有较好的保护作用     

低温应激对吉富罗非鱼血清生化指标及肝脏HSP70基因表达的影响

实验旨在探讨急性低温应激对吉富罗非鱼(GIFT,Oreochromis niloticus)血清生化、免疫指标以及肝脏HSP70 mRNA水平的影响。实验选取平均体重为(177±2.18)g左右的吉富罗非鱼作为实验对象,设定(25±1)℃对照组和低温(9±1)℃冷应激试验组,每组设定5个平行组,分别在0、2、6、12h随机采样,测定血清血糖(GLU)、胆固醇(CHOL) 、甘油三酯(TG)、谷丙转氨酶(ALT)、谷草转氨酶(AST)、补体3 (C3)、补体4 (C4)、溶菌酶(LSZ)、皮质醇(COR)、三碘甲腺原氨酸(T3)、甲状腺素(T4)以及肝脏HSP70mRNA水平。结果表明:与对照组相比,试验组GLU水平在冷应激后6h,TG水平在冷应激后2、6h,CHOL水平在冷应激后6、12h均有显著升高(P<0.05),ALT水平在冷应激后2、12h均有显著升高(P<0.05);试验组AST、COR、T3水平在冷应激2、6、12h时出现显著升高(P<0.05),C3、C4、LSZ水平在冷应激后2、6、12h均出现显著下降(P<0.05);与对照组相比,试验组HSP70mRNA水平在冷应激后的12h出现显著升高(P<0.05)。因此,急性低温应激可以提高吉富罗非鱼肝脏应激蛋白HSP70mRNA水平,影响该鱼的非特异免疫力和相关生理指标。     

EGCG对热应激巴马香猪肠道热休克蛋白以及肠道屏障相关基因表达的影响

本研究旨在探究表没食子儿茶素没食子酸酯(epigallocatechin gallate, EGCG)对于热应激巴马香猪小肠中热休克蛋白(heat shock proteins,HSPs)、紧密连接蛋白(tight junction proteins,TJPs)和Toll样受体4(Toll-like receptor 4,TLR-4)等基因表达的影响。25头平均体重为(34.28±1.19)kg的8月龄雄性巴马香猪被随机分成5个处理组,包括TN组(22℃,自由采食)、 PF组(22℃,采食量配对)、 HS0组(35℃,自由采食)、 HS250组(35℃,自由采食+0.025%EGCG)和HS500组(35℃,自由采食+0.05%EGCG)。预实验7 d,正式实验28 d。实验结束后进行屠宰并采集小肠组织样品,检测各组小肠中HSPs、TJPs和TLR-4基因的表达。结果表明：(1)热应激显著增加了小肠中热休克蛋白70(heat shock protein 70,HSP70)和热休克蛋白90(heat shock protein 90,HSP90)基因的表达量,而添加EGCG均显著降低了它...     

热胁迫对二化螟幼虫血淋巴细胞内活性氧、HSP90及细胞凋亡的影响

为探讨热激条件下二化螟Chilo suppressalis幼虫体内生理上的保护反应,本研究应用流式细胞术分析了热胁迫对二化螟幼虫血淋巴细胞内活性氧（ROS）、热休克蛋白90（HSP90）的产生和对细胞凋亡的影响。结果表明：暴露于33℃,36℃和39℃的二化螟5龄幼虫的ROS与对照（28℃）相比显著提高,分别增加了1.71,1.69和1.38倍;当温度达到33℃以后,ROS不再显著增加。实时定量PCR结果显示,二化螟HSP90基因在热胁迫诱导下表达。流式细胞术检测表明,HSP90的变化与在mRNA水平上的变化高度一致,热胁迫处理没有造成血淋巴细胞凋亡的显著变化。这些研究结果进一步证明热胁迫产生的ROS激活HSP90基因的表达,HSP90蛋白在保护机体免受ROS引起的伤害中起着重要作用,能够抑制血淋巴细胞凋亡的发生。     

热应激对齐口裂腹鱼非特异性免疫功能及细胞凋亡的影响

为研究热应激及恢复对齐口裂腹鱼（Schizothorax prenanti）机体损伤、非特异性免疫功能和细胞凋亡的影响,测定了热应激前（19℃,对照组）、热应激（27℃,0、2h、4h、8h、12h,实验组）及恢复适温6h后（19℃,恢复组）的非特异性免疫相关生理生化指标及细胞凋亡率。结果表明,超氧化物歧化酶（Superoxide dismutase,SOD）在应激0、4h、8h、12h后活性上升,应激0和12h与应激前差异极显著（P<0.01）;髓过氧化物酶（Myeloper oxidase,MPO）在热应激4h达到最大值;谷草转氨酶（Glutamic-oxalacetic transaminase,GOT）的活性实验组与对照组差异不显著,恢复6h后GOT活性极显著高于对照组（P<0.01）;谷丙转氨酶（Glutamic-pyruvic transaminase,GPT）在应激0、4h、12h和恢复到适温6h后的活性极显著高于对照组（P<0.01）;丙二醛（Malondialdehyde,MDA）含量在热应激2h、4h和12h时极显著高于对照组（P<0.01）,8h时显著高于应激前（P<0.05）,应激12h MDA含量达到最大值,恢复6h后MDA含量恢复至应激前水平（P<0.05）;补体3（Complement 3,C3）含量升高,在热应激12h时显著高于对照组（P<0.05）,恢复6h C3含量下降,与对照组差异不显著（P>0.05）。持续27℃热应激不同时间后,各实验组的细胞凋亡率都显著高于对照组（P<0.05）,且在处理4h时细胞凋亡率达到最高值（52.42%）,恢复19℃ 6h后细胞凋亡率显著降低（P<0.05）。研究表明,持续27℃热应激改变了机体非特异性免疫力,导致鱼体出现炎症,损伤细胞,恢复到适温后,鱼体各项机能逐渐恢复。研究结果可为深入研究齐口裂腹鱼高温适应调控机理提供基础数据,也为齐口裂腹鱼养殖、运输等过程中的温度控制提供科学依据。     

凋亡相关基因的整合分析及基因表达芯片的制备

利用IPI和GenBank,收集了与凋亡相关的5 333条基因序列,用一定的标准,整合筛选得到1 384个凋亡相关的基因．通过亚细胞定位、组织表达差异显著性分析、自然正义/反义RNA对预测、基因簇在pathway上的定位、蛋白质/蛋白质相互作用等方面的分析发现,一些基因只在一个组织里显著差异表达,一些基因存在自然正义/反义RNA对现象,一些基因簇同时位于多条pathway等重要信息．同时,制作了一张凋亡相关基因的寡核苷酸芯片,并且对于一对NAIF1表达质粒转染前后的HeLa样品,通过该芯片的筛选,得到24个差异表达的基因．发现NAIF1过表达诱导的细胞凋亡,伴随了PAX2、PDCD8、PDCD10、DFFA、CASP7等基因表达的显著变化,同时还发现,U58668,该mRNA没有任何基因或蛋白质的注释信息,当camptothecin诱导U937细胞系凋亡时上调,在这里的NAIF1过表达诱导的HeLa细胞系中也上调(上述数据结果见http://gpcrome.cbi.pku.edu.cn:2005/chip)．     

妊娠兔胎盘细胞凋亡及凋亡相关基因Bcl-2和Bax表达的动态变化

以新西兰雌兔为动物模型,研究妊娠期间胎盘细胞凋亡及其凋亡调控蛋白Bcl-2和Bax表达的动态变化.基因组DNA凝胶电泳实验检测到妊娠中期和晚期胎盘基因组DNA中出现典型的凋亡特征——DNA梯带,而且DNA断裂值在妊娠早、中、晚期分别为：0.14、0.49和1.43,与妊娠早期相比,妊娠中、晚期胎盘基因组DNA断裂值有显著性增加.TUNEL实验和活化caspase-3的免疫定位实验表明,在妊娠早期胎盘中存在细胞凋亡,而且在各妊娠期中细胞凋亡主要发生于合体滋养层.免疫印迹法分析表明,Bcl-2和Bax随妊娠的进行其表达量明显增加,Bax∶Bcl-2比值在妊娠早、中、晚期分别为：0.89,0.91和1.25,呈增加趋势.实验结果说明,在兔正常妊娠中,胎盘合体滋养层细胞发生凋亡,且随妊娠的进行,凋亡细胞数量增多,胎盘细胞凋亡主要与细胞中Bax∶Bcl-2的比例相关.     

Expression and phosphorylation of transferrin receptors in mitogen-activated peripheral blood lymphocytes

Expression of transferrin receptors of cultured human lymphocytes has been investigated by using monoclonal antibody (5E9) specific for human transferrin receptors. When isolated lymphocytes were cultured in a medium containing fetal calf serum, the biosynthesis of transferrin receptor was barely detectable. The addition of concanavalin A or human serum to the medium caused a slight stimulation of the biosynthesis. The addition of concanavalin A and human serum in combination caused the highest biosynthetic activity. Appearance of the receptor on the cell surface increased in parallel with the degree of the synthesis. Treatment of concanavalin A- and human serum-treated cells with 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate (TPA) resulted in a marked stimulation of the phosphorylation of the receptor. Enhancement of phosphorylation occurred within 20 min after the addition of TPA. The density of the receptor on the cell surface slightly increased upon TPA treatment of cells, and the treatment was without effect on iron incorporation from transferrin into the cells. The density of newly synthesized receptor in TPA-treated cells was similar to that in non-treated cells. These results indicated that TPA treatment of mitogen-activated human lymphocytes stimulated the phosphorylation of transferrin receptors, but TPA had no effect on the expression of the receptors thereafter.     

Expression of the estrogen receptor in blood neutrophils of dairy cows during the periparturient period

During the period around parturition, cows experience an increased susceptibility to inflammatory disorders in the mammary gland and uterus. This increased susceptibility has been correlated with a decreased functionality of neutrophils, major components in the innate immune defence. As sex steroid levels vary extensively in the period around parturition, an influence of these changes on the functionality of neutrophils has been suggested. Indeed, it has been shown that 17beta-estradiol affects some functions of bovine neutrophils. In spite of these observations, receptors for 17beta-estradiol have not yet been demonstrated in these cells. The investigation of the presence of estrogen receptors in bovine neutrophils was therefore the main objective of this study. The expression of estrogen receptors was evaluated at the protein level by flow cytometry, and at the mRNA level by polymerase chain reaction. A clear positive signal was obtained using flow cytometry for the estrogen receptor protein in bovine neutrophils. Further discrimination between the estrogen receptor subtypes alpha and beta revealed the expression of the estrogen receptor beta, whereas for the estrogen receptor alpha no reproducible positive signal could be obtained with the available antibodies. Both subtypes were found at the mRNA level. Subsequently, the estrogen receptor protein expression level in neutrophils obtained from cows in early lactation was compared with those from cows in late pregnancy. Additionally, the influence of endogenous 17beta-estradiol and progesterone levels was assessed. No difference was found for the estrogen receptor protein expression in neutrophils from cows in early lactation compared with late gestation neither were the endogenous 17beta-estradiol and progesterone levels correlated with the protein expression.     

Selenium concentration in blood and hair of holstein dairy cows

Four-hundred Holstein cows in 40 dairy farms in north Greece were included in this study, and blood (n=400), black hair (n=400), white hair (n=40), and feed (n=40) samples were obtained. Although the feeding regime in these farms was similar, the selenium content of feeds was variable. The Se content of concentrate feeds was 0.104±0.086 mg/kg dry matter (DM), and of silage, it was 0.025±0.018 mg/kg. A significantly positive correlation was found between the Se concentration in black hair and the Se concentration in blood (r ²=0.610, p<0.001), the Se concentration in white hair and the Se concentration in blood (r ²=0.770, p<0.001), and the Se concentration in white hair and the Se concentration in black hair (r ²=0.921, p<0.001). The Se concentration in white hair was significantly smaller than that in black hair (p<0.001).     

Expression of chemokine receptors on peripheral blood lymphocytes in multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica

Background  

The role of different chemokine receptors in the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis (MS) has been extensively investigated; however, little is known about the difference in the role of chemokine receptors between the pathogenesis of neuromyelitis optica (NMO) and MS. Therefore, we examined the expression of chemokine receptors on peripheral blood lymphocytes (PBL) in MS and NMO.     

Differential expression of genes during mastitis in Holstein-Zebu crossbreed dairy cows

Among the potential public health problems of animal production, infectious-contagious diseases stand out. Mastitis is among the main diseases affecting dairy cattle. One of the most promising options to reduce the problems caused by this disease, besides proper sanitary and management practices, is selective breeding of resistant animals. To shed light on the immune response mechanisms involved in the resistance/susceptibility phenotype to this disease, we quantified the relative expression of the genes IL-2, IL-6, IL-8, IL-12, IFN-γ, TNF-α, TLR-2, SEMA5A, and FEZL in cells of crossbreed dairy cows, divided into two groups, one healthy and the other suffering from clinical mastitis. Total RNA was extracted from the cells in the milk from the animals in each group (with and without clinical mastitis). Gene expression was determined using the real-time PCR method. The levels of gene expression were compared, and the cows with mastitis were found to express 2.5 times more TLR-2 than those free of mastitis (P < 0.05). There were no significant differences in the expression of the other genes.     

Impacts of CLA and dietary concentrate proportion on blood metabolite concentration and proliferation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells of periparturient dairy cows

The study aimed to examine effects of supplemented CLA to periparturient dairy cows receiving different concentrate proportions antepartum (a.p.) to investigate CLA effects on metabolism and immune function. Compared with adapted feeding, high-concentrate diet a.p. should induce a ketogenic metabolic situation postpartum (p.p.) to better understand how CLA works. A total of 64 pregnant German Holstein cows had ad libitum access to partial mixed rations based on concentrate and roughage 3 weeks before calving until day 60 p.p. A.p., cows received 100 g/day control fat (CON) or a CLA supplement, either in a low-concentrate (20%, CON-20, CLA-20) or high-concentrate diet (60%, CON-60, CLA-60). P.p., concentrate proportion was adjusted to 50% while fat supplementation continued. After day 32 p.p., half of the animals of CLA-groups changed to CON supplementation (CLA-20-CON, CLA-60-CON). A ketogenic metabolic state p.p. was not achieved and respective impacts of CLA could not be examined. Blood samples for isolation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) were collected on day −21, 7, 28 and 56 relative to calving. Blood chemistry samples were taken over the entire experimental period. Mitogen-stimulated proliferation of PBMC remained unaffected. Besides serum concentrations of triglycerides, total bilirubin, total protein, albumin and IGF-1, clinical-chemical serum characteristics remained uninfluenced by treatments. No post-supplementation effect could be observed. Measured blood metabolites and mitogen-stimulated proliferation of PBMC indicate that all groups had an increased metabolic stress around calving, whereby group CLA-20 was affected more severely. Overall, supplemented CLA did not positively affect metabolism or immune function of periparturient dairy cows. However, feeding CLA in a low-concentrate diet a.p. seems to increase liver stress around calving via reduced DMI.     

Identification of genes involved in the suppression of antibody production from human peripheral blood lymphocytes

Pretreatment with L-leucyl-L-leucine methyl ester (LLME) is a prerequisite for peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) to produce antigen-specific antibodies when sensitized with an antigen. Little information, however, is available regarding the mechanisms involved in LLME-induced augmentation of antibody production from PBMCs that are antigen sensitized. In the present study, we attempted to identify the genes involved in the suppression of antibody production from PBMCs that was not treated with LLME, but sensitized with an antigen. Using subtractive screening, we obtained 63 independent genes, including 17 EST genes, that are specific for LLME-nontreated PBMC. Among these genes, the expression of heavy chain ferritin (H-ferritin), CC chemokine ligand 18 (CCL18), and matrix metalloproteinase 12 (MMP12) were augmented in LLME-nontreated PBMCs, suggesting that inflammatory factors might be involved in the suppression of antibody production in LLME-nontreated PBMCs.     

Radiosensitivity of peripheral blood lymphocytes in autoimmune disease

The proliferation of peripheral blood lymphocytes, cultured with Con A, can be inhibited by ionizing radiation. Lymphocytes from patients with conditions associated with autoimmunity, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus and polymyositis, are more radiosensitive than those from healthy volunteers or patients with conditions not associated with autoimmunity. The nuclear material isolated from the lymphocytes of patients with autoimmune diseases is, on average, lighter in density than the nuclear material from most healthy controls. This difference in density is not related to increased sensitivity to ionizing radiation but the degree of post-irradiation change in density (lightening) is proportional to the initial density, i.e. more dense nuclear material always shows a greater upward shift after radiation. The recovery of preirradiation density of nuclear material, 1 h after radiation exposure, taken as an indication of DNA repair, correlates with the radiosensitivity of lymphocyte proliferation (Con A response); failure to return to pre-irradiation density being associated with increased sensitivity of proliferative response. These results require extension but, taken with previously reported studies of the effects of DNA methylating agents, support the idea that DNA damage and its defective repair could be important in the aetio-pathogenesis of autoimmune disease.