原代培养过程中壳聚糖衍生物对CTCF/YB-1/C-myc和p53蛋白表达的影响

成功建立了人增生性瘢痕细胞和正常皮肤成纤维细胞的原代培养, 并利用热休克蛋白(HSP47)和成纤维细胞特异蛋白(FSP)标记物进行了鉴定。研究发现, 经过壳聚糖衍生物处理, 人增生性瘢痕成纤维细胞和正常皮肤成纤维细胞在培养中均出现了不同类型的蛋白表达。多功能转录因子蛋白(CTCF)在壳聚糖衍生物处理的增生性瘢痕成纤维细胞中出现表达上调; 在聚糖衍生物处理的正常皮肤成纤维细胞中数量无变化。YB-1结合蛋白在经壳聚糖处理的正常皮肤成纤维细胞与人增生性瘢痕细胞中的表达几乎无异, 但在未经壳聚糖处理的细胞中表达不同。C-MYC和P53蛋白在壳聚糖衍生物处理的增生性瘢痕纤维细胞中表达上调, 但在正常皮肤成纤维细胞中, 无论是否经过壳聚糖衍生物处理, 这两种蛋白都没有表达。上述4种蛋白在人增生性瘢痕细胞和正常皮肤成纤维细胞中表现出不同的表达方式, 这种新型壳聚糖衍生物可能在控制人增生性瘢痕细胞和正常皮肤成纤维细胞生长和增殖过程中起着重要作用。这些蛋白因子的表达机制目前还不是完全清楚, 有待于进一步研究。     

壳聚糖基角膜细胞载体的制备及其细胞相容性

为探讨羟丙基壳聚糖基共混膜作为组织工程技术中角膜细胞培养载体的可行性, 分别制备了羟丙基壳聚糖/硫酸软骨素、羟丙基壳聚糖/明胶/硫酸软骨素以及羟丙基壳聚糖/氧化透明质酸/硫酸软骨素三种共混膜。测定其透光率、含水量和蛋白吸附性能; 在共混膜上培养兔角膜上皮细胞, 通过观察角膜上皮细胞在不同载体膜上的生长状态、贴附情况, 测定细胞活性以及上清液中乳酸脱氢酶的活性, 研究三种壳聚糖基载体膜片与角膜上皮细胞的相容性。膜片理化性质测定结果表明三种共混膜片具有良好的透明度, 适宜的含水量和较强的蛋白吸附性能; 细胞相容性实验结果表明羟丙基壳聚糖/明胶/硫酸软骨素共混膜对细胞的损伤最小, 有利于细胞在膜上的贴附和生长, 表现出良好的细胞相容性, 有望作为角膜细胞载体体外构建组织工程化角膜。     

通过研究改性壳聚糖与细胞的相互作用评价其生物相容性

利用细胞生物学的方法, 研究了四种不同的细胞在经过改性的壳聚糖（ＣＨＩＴＯＳＡＮ） 膜上的生长,测定了细胞相对黏附力、细胞初始黏附率, 并利用ＦＤＡ 实验测定了细胞活力,从而从多个方面评价了这几种不同材料的生物相容性。实验结果表明,与明胶交联的壳聚糖膜明显比其它两种膜有利于细胞的黏附和生长,为进一步对材料进行筛选奠定了基础。     

多聚赖氨酸改性壳聚糖对神经细胞的作用

壳聚糖是一种具有优良的生物相容性的生物可降解材料。研究几种与壳聚糖相关的材料对神经细胞生长的促进作用。实验方法以在材料上培养神经细胞为主。选用胎鼠大脑皮层神经元和神经胶质瘤细胞9L。另外 ,本实验还使用ELISA法测量细胞外基质粘附分子在材料上的吸附量 ,并测量各材料的接触角以研究细胞在材料上的吸附和铺展。结果发现壳聚糖对神经细胞的生长有良好的促进作用 ,而壳聚糖表面涂敷多聚赖氨酸和壳聚糖与多聚赖氨酸混合材料是比壳聚糖更好的促神经细胞生长的生物材料 ,都是很有应用前景的神经修复材料。     

神经干细胞三维空间壳聚糖生物材料中培养

目的:体外培养神经干细胞,并将其种植在三维空间壳聚糖材料中,体外培养一段时间,使壳聚糖材料内尽量分布足够多的细胞.方法:将NSCs种植在4不同孔径直径16通道壳聚糖材料中,分别培养7d和14d.DAPI标记细胞.荧光镜下观察细胞在不同孔径直径材料中的分布.MTT法检测不同孔径直径壳聚糖材料内细胞的活性.结果:DAPI荧光显示,培养7d时.细胞仍然成团贴附在材料的通道内,少有细胞迁移至壳聚糖材料内,而培养14d可见细胞较均匀的分布在材料内,同时观察到,孔径直径为0-75μm和75-125μ m两种壳聚糖材料,容纳细胞数较孔径直径为125-200μ m和200-300μm少.MTT结果显示,200-300μ m孔径直径的壳聚糖材料内细胞活性为各组最高,间接提示其内所含细胞数最多,而培养7d和14d两种培养方式对同种孔径直径材料内所含细胞教并无影响.结论:壳聚糖可降解生物材料能显示出良好生物相容性;体外培养NSCs于孔径为200-300μm的壳聚糖材料内14d,其存活细胞多且分布较均匀.     

东方田鼠皮肤成纤维细胞的分离培养及生物学特性

目的探索和建立东方田鼠皮肤成纤维细胞体外分离、培养的技术方法并观察其生物学特性。方法采用含10%小牛血清的Dulbecco改良Eagle培养液(DMEM)和1640两种培养体系,运用组织块贴壁法和胰酶消化法,分别对出生后1、3 d和5 d的东方田鼠乳鼠皮肤成纤维细胞进行原代分离、培养。苏木素-伊红染色及倒置相差显微镜下观察成纤维细胞形态和生长特性。结果 0.25%胰酶消化分离出生后1 d和3 d东方田鼠乳鼠皮肤较出生后5 d组织可获得较多数量细胞,成纤维细胞在体外快速贴壁生长,一般6～7 d长满培养瓶,细胞纯度高,HE染色细胞呈长梭形,胞核明显;DMEM和1640两种培养液均可用于东方田鼠皮肤成纤维细胞的培养,但细胞传代后生长趋缓,只可传代2～3次。本实验运用组织块贴壁法未能培养出皮肤成纤维细胞。结论确定了有效分离东方田鼠皮肤成纤维细胞的日龄和方法,为进一步深入研究提供了技术方法和操作依据。     

壳聚糖对玉米生长的调节作用

应用壳聚糖衍生物羧甲基壳聚糖(NCMC)水溶液处理玉米种子,能够促进玉米种子的萌发,提高发芽势和发芽率.处理玉米果穗能够提高玉米未成熟籽粒的可溶性蛋白以及成熟种子的贮藏蛋白含量.以上结果表明,羧甲基壳聚糖对作物生长有调节功能.本文还初步研究了羧甲基壳聚糖对作物生长调控的机理.     

犬皮肤成纤维细胞的分离、培养及鉴定

目的探索和建立适用于犬皮肤成纤维细胞的体外分离、培养及鉴定的技术方法。方法采用组织贴块培养法和胰蛋白酶、胶原酶Ⅰ联合消化法对犬皮肤成纤维细胞进行体外培养、传代。并对所培养的细胞进行倒置显微镜观察和苏木素-伊红染色,观察成纤维细胞形态,并对培养细胞行波形蛋白免疫荧光染色。结果倒置相差显微镜下可见长梭形细胞生长,苏木素-伊红染色可见细胞呈漩涡状、平行排列,第5代细胞免疫荧光检测波形蛋白(vimentin)表达阳性。结论建立了高效快速分离和稳定培养成纤维细胞的方法,为诱导犬心房纤维化提供了充足的种子细胞。     

羧甲基壳聚糖的肝靶向修饰及导向效果研究

为合成一种能携带目的基因并靶向富集到肝组织中的有效载体,用还原胺化法将乳糖共价连接于羧甲基壳聚糖.成分分析表明制备出的乳糖化羧甲基壳聚糖共价结合物中乳糖与羧甲基壳聚糖的摩尔比为15：1.采用真核细胞表达载体β-半乳糖苷酶报道基因,分别观察了其在体内和体外对肝细胞的定向释放及对基因表达的影响.结果表明,DNA与Lac-CMCS的最佳质量比是1：12.体内实验证实DNA与Lac-CMCS形成复合物后能在肝组织中富集并在肝细胞中有效表达.合成的乳糖化羧甲基壳聚糖具备肝靶向导向能力,是一种有效的肝靶向载体.     

胶原蛋白-壳聚糖支架的构建及其与骨髓基质干细胞复合的实验研究

目的:构建一种组织工程神经支架,并观察体外培养的骨髓基质干细胞在其内部的生长情况,为后续种子细胞的移植提供阶段性实验数据.方法:以Ⅰ型胶原蛋白和壳聚糖为原料通过冷冻干燥技术制备神经支架,扫描电镜观察其内部结构,测量其孔径大小、孔隙率等指标.将体外培养的骨髓基质干细胞与Ⅰ型胶原蛋白-壳聚糖神经支架复合,共培养2天;扫描电镜观察细胞在支架内部的生长情况.结果:构建的神经支架均为圆柱状,内部为纵向平行排列的孔径均匀的微管样结构,细胞紧密贴附在支架微孔内壁上,细胞生长状况良好.结论:Ⅰ型胶原蛋白-壳聚糖支架具有良好的内部三维结构和生物相容性,可与细胞复合后用于修复周围神经缺损.     

Effects of Carbon Nanotubes in a Chitosan/Collagen-Based Composite on Mouse Fibroblast Cell Proliferation

This study investigated the in vitro cytocompatibility of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in a chitosan/collagen-based composite. Mouse fibroblasts were cultured on the surface of a novel material consisting of CNTs in a chitosan/collagen-based composite (chitosan/collagen+CNTs group). Chitosan/collagen composites without CNTs served as the control material (chitosan/collagen group) and cells cultured normally in tissue culture plates served as blank controls (blank control group). Cell adhesion and proliferation were observed, and cell apoptosis was measured. The doubling time (DT₁) of cells was significantly shorter in the chitosan/collagen+CNTs group than in the chitosan/collagen group, and that in the chitosan/collagen group was shorter than in the blank control group. The CNTs in the chitosan/collagen-based composites promoted mouse fibroblast adhesion, producing a distinct cytoskeletal structure. At 24 h after culture, the cytoskeleton of the cells in the chitosan/collagen+CNTs group displayed typical fibroblastic morphology, with clear microfilaments. Cells in the chitosan/collagen group were typically round, with an unclear cytoskeleton. The blank control group even had a few unattached cells. At 4 days after incubation, no early apoptosis of cells was detected in the blank control group, whereas early apoptosis of cells was observed in the chitosan/collagen+CNTs and chitosan/collagen groups. No significant difference in the proportion of living cells was detected among the three groups. After entering the plateau stage, the average cell number in the chitosan/collagen+CNTs group was similar to that in the chitosan/collagen group and significantly smaller than that in the blank control group. Early apoptosis of cells in the blank control group was not detectable. There were significant differences in early apoptosis among the three groups. These results suggest that CNTs in a chitosan/collagen-based composite did not cause significant cytotoxic effects on mouse fibroblasts. Compared with chitosan/collagen composites, early adhesion and proliferation of fibroblasts were increased on chitosan/collagen+CNTs. However, at relatively high cell densities, the CNTs in the chitosan/collagen-based composite might exert an inhibitory effect on mouse fibroblast proliferation by inducing apoptosis.     

Preparation of cross-linked carboxymethyl chitosan for repairing sciatic nerve injury in rats

A successful nerve regeneration process was achieved with nerve repair tubes made up of 1-ethyl-3(3-dimethylaminopropyl) carbodiimide hydrochloride (EDC) cross-linked carboxymethyl chitosan (CM-chitosan) with improved biodegradability. Chitosan has a very slow degradation rate, while the EDC cross-linked CM-chitosan tubes degraded to 30% of original weight during 8 weeks of incubation in lysozyme solution. In vitro cell culture indicated that the CM-chitosan films presented no cytotoxicity to Schwann cells. From in vivo studies using a 10 mm rat sciatic nerve defect model investigated by histomorphometry analysis, the average diameter of the fibers and the average thickness of myelin sheath in the CM-chitosan tubes were 3.7 ± 0.33 and 0.33 ± 0.04 μm, respectively, which demonstrated equivalence to nerve autografts (the current “gold” standard); furthermore, the average fiber density in the CM-chitosan tubes was 20.5 × 10³/mm², which was similar to that of autografts (21 × 10³/mm²) and significantly higher than that of common chitosan tubes (15.3 × 10³/mm²).     

Layer-by-layer assembly to modify poly(l-lactic acid) surface toward improving its cytocompatibility to human endothelial cells

A novel technique to introduce free amino groups onto polyester scaffolds via aminolyzing the ester groups with diamine has been developed recently. Positively charged chitosan was then deposited onto the aminolyzed poly(l-lactic acid) (PLLA) membrane surface in a layer-by-layer assembly manner using poly(styrene sulfonate, sodium salt) (PSS) as a negatively charged polyelectrolyte. The layer-by-layer deposition process of PSS and chitosan was monitored by UV-vis absorbance spectroscopy, energy transfer by fluorescence spectroscopy, and advancing contact angle measurements. The existed chitosan obviously improved the cytocompatibility of PLLA to human endothelial cells. The cell attachment, activity, and proliferation on the PLLA membranes assembled with three or five bilayers of PSS/chitosan with chitosan as the outermost layer were better than those with one bilayer of PSS/chitosan or the control PLLA. The cells also showed morphology of an elongated shape with abundant cytoplasm, and a confluent cell layer was reached after being cultured for 4 days. Measurement of von Willebrand factor secreted by these endothelial cells (ECs) verified the endothelial function. Hence, better ECs compatible PLLA were produced.     

Radiation inactivation of binding sites for high density lipoproteins in human fibroblast membranes

Radiation inactivation and target analysis were used to determine the molecular mass of the binding sites for high density lipoproteins (HDL) on membranes prepared from human fibroblasts. These membrane binding sites shared characteristics with the previously described HDL binding sites on whole fibroblasts in tissue culture. They exhibited the same affinity for HDL, the same ligand specificity, and the same sensitivity to proteolytic agents. They were also up-regulated by cholesterol loading of the cells. Kinetics of HDL dissociation from membrane binding sites could not be described by a single exponential function, indicating that HDL probably bind to multiple classes of sites on fibroblast membranes. After exposure to ionizing radiation, these sites decreased in number as an apparent single exponential function of radiation dose, corresponding to an average molecular mass of 16,000 +/- 1,000 Da, which is smaller than any known cell-surface receptor protein. These data indicate that HDL binding sites on fibroblast membranes are not "classical" receptors in that they are kinetically heterogeneous and small in molecular mass.     

Effect of chitin sources on production of chitinase and chitosanase byStreptomyces griseus HUT 6037

The advantage of usingStreptomyces griseus HUT 6037 in the production of chitinase or chitosanase is that the organism is capable of hydrolyzing amorphous or crystal-line chitin and chitosan according to the type of the substrate used. We investigated the effects of the enzyme induction time and chitin sources, CM-chitosan and deacetylated chitosan (degree of deacetylation 75–99%), on production of chitosanase. We found that this strain accumulated chitosanase when cells were grown in the culture medium containing chitosanaceous substrates instead of chitinaceous substrates. The highest chitosanase activity was obtained at 4 days of cultivation with 99% deacetylated chitosan. Soluble chitosan (53% deacetylated chitosan) was found to induce chitinase as well as chitosanase. The specific activities of chitinase and chitosanase were 0.91 and 1.33 U/mg protein at 3 and 5 days, respectively. From the study of the enzymatic digestibility of various degrees of deacetylated chitosan, it was found that (GlcN)₃, (GlcN)₄ and (GlcN)₅ were produced during the enzymatic hydrolysis reaction. The results of this study suggested that the sugar composition of (GlcN)₃ was homogeneous and those of (GlcN)₄ and (GlcN)₅ were heterogeneous.     

Evaluation of cell culture on the polyurethane-based membrane (Tegaderm<Superscript>TM</Superscript>): implication for tissue engineering of skin

Background: The use of polymer-based delivery systems, on which cells are cultured and transferred, improves the ease of handling and transfer of the keratinocytes. A transparent polymer also allows observation of cell growth prior to grafting as well as re-epithelialization after grafting to the wound. We have developed techniques for cultured keratinocytes on Tegaderm^TM (3M), an inexpensive and easily available polyurethane-based wound dressing, for treatment of burn and chronic wounds. In this study, we evaluate cell culture characteristics of three different cell types, human epidermal keratinocytes, human dermal fibroblasts and pig bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells on Tegaderm membrane. Methods: Cells were isolated from human skin or pig bone marrow and cultured on membranes for a period of five days. Cell proliferation was assessed by colorimetric assay (MTT) and scanning electron microscopy. Results and conclusions: This study confirms that Tegaderm membranes support attachment and growths for these cell types, with those growth characteristics are similar, if not as good as that of optimal condition of tissue culture plastics. Data from our study suggest that Tegaderm membranes can be used, modified and developed further as an economical and easily available material for tissue engineered skin.     

Effect of molecular weight of chitosan on antimicrobial properties and tissue compatibility of chitosan-impregnated bacterial cellulose films

Bacterial cellulose-chitosan (BC-C) films were developed by immersing purified BC pellicles in 1.5 ~ 2.0% (w/v) acetic acid solutions containing chitosan of varying molecular weights. Effects of different molecular weight of chitosan on physical, biological and antimicrobial properties of the composite films were investigated. The cumulative chitosan absorption capacities with M_w of 141,000, 199,000, and 263,000 were 38.43, 24.65, and 23.89 mg/cm³ of dry BC film, respectively. The cumulative release profiles of chitosan from the films strongly depended on molecular weight of chitosan and pH of solution. The order of release of chitosan from the BC-C films was dependent on molecular weight as follows: M_w 141,000 > M_w 199,000 > M_w 263,000. All BC-C films showed the antimicrobial abilities against Staphylococcus aureus and Aspergillus niger but had no inhibitory effect on the growth of Escherichia coli. The BC-C films supported for adhesion, spreading and proliferation of both human skin keratinocytes and fibroblasts. The antibacterial activity against S. aureus of the BC-C with the highest Mw chitosan (263,000) was higher than those of the others. On the other hand, the BC-C films with the lowest M_w chitosan (141,000) promoted the growth of human skin cells more than those of the others.     

Effects of carboxymethyl chitosan on the blood system of rats

Carboxymethyl chitosan (CM-chitosan), a derivative of chitosan, was extensively studied in the biomedical materials field for its beneficial biological properties of hemostasis and stimulation of healing. However, studies examining the safety of CM-chitosan in the blood system are lacking. In this study CM-chitosan was implanted into the abdominal cavity of rats to determine blood indexes at different times and to evaluate the effects of CM-chitosan on the blood system of rats. Coagulation function was reflected by thrombin time (TT), prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thromboplatin time (APTT), fibrinogen (FIB) and platelet factor 4 (PF4) indexes; anti-coagulation performance was assessed by the index of antithrombinIII (ATIII); fibrinolytic function was reflected by plasminogen (PLG) and fibrin degradation product (FDP) indexes; and blood viscosity (BV) and plasma viscosity (PV) indexes reflected hemorheology. Results showed that CM-chitosan has no significant effects on the blood system of rats, and provides experimental basis for CM-chitosan to be applied in the field of biomedical materials.     

Effect of crosslinking in chitosan/aloe vera-based membranes for biomedical applications

The positive interaction between polysaccharides with active phytochemicals found in medicinal plants may represent a strategy to create active wound dressing materials useful for skin repair. In the present work, blended membranes composed of chitosan (Cht) and aloe vera gel were prepared through the solvent casting, and were crosslinked with genipin to improve their properties. Topography, swelling, wettability, mechanical properties and in vitro cellular response of the membranes were investigated. With the incorporation of aloe vera gel into chitosan solution, the developed chitosan/aloe-based membranes displayed increased roughness and wettability; while the genipin crosslinking promoted the formation of stiffer membranes in comparison to those of the non-modified membranes. Moreover, in vitro cell culture studies evidenced that the L929 cells have high cell viability, confirmed by MTS test and calcein-AM staining. The findings suggested that both blend compositions and crosslinking affected the physico-chemical properties and cellular behavior of the developed membranes.