PC-１基因表达增强C4-2B前列腺癌细胞生存

建立稳定表达外源PC-１基因的人前列腺癌骨转移C4-2B细胞模型,初步探讨PC- １基因表达对前列腺癌发展的影响.通过脂质体介导的方法,将融合PC-１基因的真核表达载体pcDNA3.1PC-１稳定转染C4-2B细胞,Western 印迹和RT-PCR技术,分别从蛋白水平和RNA水平确定外源PC-１基因表达. MTT和软琼脂集落形成能力等一系列方法,研究PC-１基因的功能,RT-PCR和实时定量PCR检测前列腺癌发生发展相关基因表达的变化. 结果表明,PC-１基因的高表达能够诱导雄激素受体（AR）调控基因和一系列重要的信号通路成员基因PSA、PSMA、NKX31、Jagged1、EphA3、SGEF和 NOTCH3等表达发生变化. 实验结果初步证明,PC-１基因表达在晚期前列腺癌中,以及在雄激素非依赖的转变中可以发挥作用,PC-１基因表达可调控一些重要信号通路.对PC-１基因功能深入研究将有可能为发现新的前列腺癌的诊断治疗分子靶标提供线索.     

p53过表达抑制同源盒基因NKX3.1启动子活性

NKX3.1是前列腺特异表达的同源盒基因,在前列腺癌的发生发展中起重要作用,而在前列腺癌进展中常会发生p53的基因突变.为研究两者之间的关系,构建NKX-3.1启动子(1 040bp)-荧光素酶报告基因重组质粒（pGL3-1040）及其缺失突变体,瞬时转染前列腺癌细胞LNCaP.通过荧光素酶表达活性分析,检测p53过表达对NKX3.1启动子活性的影响.结果表明：p53在LNCaP细胞中过表达可明显抑制NKX3.1启动子活性;RT-PCR及Western印迹检测p53过表达对NKX3.1表达的影响.结果表明,p53过表达可以明显抑制同源盒基因NKX3.1的表达.通过TRANSFAC软件分析,在NKX3.1基因上游-526至-507区存在一个p53反应元件的5′核心序列.缺失pGL3-1040中的p53反应元件核心序列并不能消除p53对NKX3.1启动子的抑制作用,表明p53不是通过p53反应元件直接抑制NKX3.1启动子活性.进一步通过5′缺失突变分析,发现NKX3.1启动子-140～+8 bp区仍受p53负调控.此148 bp区域中含有一个Sp1和一个CREB元件,瞬时共转染Sp1表达载体或CREB表达载体的结果表明,p53并不是通过与Sp1或CREB相互作用对NKX3.1启动子发挥抑制作用的.上述结果表明,p53过表达可以抑制同源盒基因NKX3.1启动子活性,下调NKX3.1基因的转录,其调控机制有待进一步研究.     

人类VIM基因的克隆和真核表达载体的构建

目的:构建VIM(Vimentin)基因的真核表达载体,以深入研究VIM的功能及其在相关疾病中的作用.方法:从人cDNA文库中,以RT-PCR方法扩增出1401bp的VIM编码区片段,胶回收后连接入T.载体,测序鉴定.再用Hind Ⅲ和BamHI双酶切,将VIM编码区片段定向克隆到真核表达载体pcDNA3.1中,酶切鉴定重组质粒.将重组质粒转染NIH3T3细胞,分别以RT-PCR和Western Blot方法检测VIM的mRNA表达和蛋白表达.结果:将人VIM编码区基因成功克隆到真核表达载体pcDNA3.1中;继而转染NIH3T3细胞后,RT-PCR和Western Blot结果显示细胞可以表达VIM的mRNA和蛋白.结论:成功构建pcDNA3.1-VIM的真核表达载体,为进一步研究VIM基因的功能以及其在相关疾病中的作用奠定了基础.     

NAG7基因转染对鼻咽癌细胞生长的影响

为了探讨鼻咽癌表达下调基因NAG7对鼻咽癌细胞系HNE1生长的影响, 构建了NAG7基因的真核表达载体pcDNA3.1(+)/NAG7, 并采用脂质体转染技术将真核重组体pcDNA3.1(+)/NAG7质粒和真核空载体pcDNA3.1(+)质粒分别导入HNE1细胞, 经G418筛选后获得稳定转染细胞克隆, RT-PCR和RNA印迹检测NAG7基因的表达, 并通过细胞生长曲线、裸鼠接种和流式细胞等方法对转染细胞的生物学行为进行检测.结果显示：转染NAG7基因后,基因表达增加,细胞生长倍增时间较空载体转染和HNE1明显延长,流式细胞技术检测表明,NAG7可延缓细胞由G0～G1期进入S期;裸鼠接种实验显示转染NAG7基因后的HNE1细胞致瘤性受到抑制.上述结果表明：NAG7基因转染后鼻咽癌细胞生长受到抑制,提示NAG7基因是一鼻咽癌相关的抑瘤基因候选者.     

pcDNA3.1/myc-His-DJ-1^M26I重组载体构建及其对NIH3T3细胞增殖和凋亡研究

目的构建pcDNA3.1/myc-His-DJ-1和pcDNA3.1/myc-His-DJ-1M26I重组表达载体,为研究DJ-1M26I突变与细胞增殖、凋亡的关系及建立转基因动物模型奠定基础。方法采用突变试剂盒将DJ-1蛋白第26位氨基酸进行突变,分别构建pcDNA3.1/myc-His-DJ-1和pcDNA3.1/myc-His-DJ-1M26I重组表达载体,并采用脂质体介导的方法分别将其转染入NIH3T3细胞,500μg/mL G418压力筛选稳定克隆,对2种转染细胞在DNA水平、RNA水平和蛋白质水平进行鉴定,采用MTT染色方法和AnnexinV-FITC试剂盒进行转染阳性克隆细胞的细胞活力与细胞凋亡检测。结果 pcDNA3.1/myc-His-DJ-1和pcDNA3.1/myc-His-DJ-1M26I重组质粒转染NIH3T3细胞经G418筛选后,PCR方法检测分别获得1个和3个阳性细胞克隆,RT-PCR及western blot方法进行DJ-1-His基因表达检测,结果均证明外源插入基因的表达,MTT实验结果初步证明转染DJ-1M26I基因的NIH3T3阳性细胞组细胞增殖速率低于正常NIH3T3细胞组（P〈0.05）,转染DJ-1基因的NIH3T3阳性细胞组细胞增殖速率与正常NIH3T3细胞相比无明显差别;细胞凋亡检测表明转染DJ-1M26I基因的NIH3T3阳性细胞组细胞凋亡率高于正常NIH3T3细胞,转染DJ-1基因的NIH3T3阳性细胞组细胞凋亡率低于正常NIH3T3细胞（P〈0.05）。结论成功构建pcDNA3.1/myc-His-DJ-1和pcDNA3.1/myc-His-DJ-1 M26I重组表达载体,成功筛选出稳定表达人DJ-1及DJ-1 M26I的NIH3T3细胞。DJ-1 M26I基因突变更易导致NIH3T3细胞的凋亡。     

人Cuedc2真核表达载体的构建及其在HEK293细胞中的表达

目的:构建人Cuedc2的真核表达载体,并进行体外验证。方法:提取人卵巢癌细胞总RNA,通过RT-PCR的方法其反转录为cDNA;以之为模板,利用PCR获得Cuedc2的编码区,纯化后克隆入pcDNA3.1myc-his(-),利用菌落PCR及DNA测序进行鉴定。最后,采用瞬时转染的方法,将所构建的重组CUEDC2真核表达载体通过脂质体转染HEK293细胞,48h后通过western blot检测Cuedc2蛋白的表达。结果:Cuedc2编码区cDNA正确地插入真核表达载体pcDNA3.1myc-his(-)中,western blot检测证实其在HEK293细胞中表达,而空载体转染的细胞为阴性,表明所构建的pcDNA3.1myc-his(-)-Cuedc2能够在体外有效表达。结论:本研究成功地克隆了人Cuedc2 cDNA,构建了重组真核表达载体,并在HEK293细胞中有效表达,为进一步研究人Cuedc2的功能及其与肿瘤的关系奠定了实验基础。     

小鼠Uncv基因克隆及真核表达

目的 克隆小鼠的Uncv基因并在真核细胞表达.方法 采用RT-PCR方法扩增小鼠皮肤组织中Uncv基因编码区,以真核表达质粒pcDNA 3.1-Flag为载体,构建Uncv真核表达质粒,将重组载体转染Hela细胞并用Western blot法检测基因表达.结果 构建Uncv基因真核表达载体pcDNA 3.1-Flag/Unev,重组质粒在Hela细胞中有效表达约95×103的融合蛋白.结论 成功构建真核表达载体pcDNA 3.1-Flag/Uncv,并且在真核细胞中有效表达,为研究Uncv基因生物学功能奠定基础.     

人胃癌细胞系中FHIT基因mRNA的表达及pcDNA3．1-FHIT的构建与转染

目的:检测人胃癌细胞系中FHIT基因mRNA的表达状况及构建pcDNA3.1-FI-IIT真核表达载体.方法:RT-PCR法检测三种不同类型人胃癌细胞系中FHIT基因mRNA的表达,构建真核表达质粒pcDNA3.1-FHIT,通过酶切法、PCR扩增法和DNA序列分析鉴定重组质粒后,用脂质体转染至FHIT基因mR.NA阴性表达人胃癌细胞系MKN-45,经G418筛选后RT-PCR鉴定.结果:FHIT基因在人胃癌细胞系BGC-823中呈阳性表达,在MGC-803、MKN-45细胞系中呈阴性表达.FHIT基因cDNA正确克隆到真核细胞表达栽体pcDNA3.1中,并成功转染FHIT基因mRNA阴性表达人胃癌细胞系MKN-45.结论:FHIT基因在不同类型人胃癌细胞系中表达各异.成功构建pcDNA3.1-FHIT,并转染到FHIT基因mRNA阴性表达人胃癌细胞系MKN-45,使其唧T基因阳性表达.     

Bcl-2/C-Raf双基因“敲低”抑制人结肠癌细胞增殖

 RNA干扰是一种具有序列特异性的基因沉默,能够触发具有相应序列的mRNA的降解.构建具有双靶点的RNAi质粒表达载体,与单靶点表达载体比较,探讨其对结肠癌细胞增殖的抑 制作用.本研究分别构建了针对Bcl-2、C-Raf 和Bcl-2/C-Raf靶基因的质粒表达载体,通过Lipofectamine TM2000介导转染人结肠癌细胞系HCT-8后,检测相应转染组靶基因的mRNA和蛋白质表达量,测定各组细胞活性,研究RNAi对各组癌细胞增殖的抑制率.结果表明,分别转染3种质粒表达载体后,3组结肠癌细胞中相应靶基因的mRNA和蛋白质表达量均降低;转染双靶点干扰质粒的试验组;其细胞活性低于单靶点组;对于针对Bcl-2, C-Raf和Bcl-2/C-Raf基因的3组干扰实验,RNAi对结肠癌细胞增殖的抑制率分别为43.87%,40.64% 和63.85%.RNAi是结肠癌细胞中的一种功能途径,以质粒作为表达载体,同时具备Bcl-2/C-Raf双靶点的表达载体,对结肠癌细胞增殖的抑制作用要明显优于单靶点表达载体,双靶点质粒表达载体在结肠癌的基因治疗中是有潜力的.     

转基因小鼠模型的载体构建和在人肝癌HepG2细胞中的表达

目的:构建转基因小鼠模型的载体并检测在人肝癌HepG2中的表达效果.方法:将n-3多不饱和脂肪酸脱氢酶基因fat-1插入到真核表达载体(pcDNA3.1(+)myc-HisA)中,构建重组表达载体pcDNA3.1(+)myc-His A-fat-1,用脂质体介导的方法转染到人肝癌HepG2细胞中,RT-PCR检测fat-l基因的表达,MTT法分析fat-l基因对HepG2细胞增殖的影响,气相色谱分析检测fat-l基因对HepG2细胞n-6/n-3多聚不饱和脂肪酸(PUFAs)比例的影响.结果:成功地构建了真核表达裁体peDNA3.1(+)myc-HisA-fat-1,并能在HepG2细胞内有效异源表达.48h后可检测到fat-l mRMA的条带.与对照细胞相比,fat-l基因有效地抑制了人肝癌细胞HepG2细胞的增殖(70%,p＜0.01),降低了n-6/n-3 PUFAs比例.结论:pcDNA3.1(+)myc-His A-fat-l重组载体构建成功并能在肝癌细胞中有效的表达,可以作为下一步转基因小鼠的合适载体.     

NKX3.1 potentiates TNF-α/CHX-induced apoptosis of prostate cancer cells through increasing caspase-3 expression and its activity

NKX3.1, a prostate-specific homeobox gene, plays an important role in prostate cancer and usually functions as tumor suppressor gene. Previously we have demonstrated that forced expression of NKX3.1 reduced cell growth and invasion in prostate cancer cell line PC-3. Presently, we investigated the effect of NKX3.1 on the sensitivity of the prostate cancer cells to apoptosis inducer tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and cycloheximide (CHX). PC-3 cells were transfected with NKX3.1 expression plasmid (pcDNA3.1-NKX3.1) and LNCaP cells were transfected with siRNA expression plasmid (pRNAT-RNAi1) targeting NKX3.1. The cell morphology and apoptotic rate were analyzed by Hoechst 33342 staining and Flow Cytometry in absence or presence of TNF-α and CHX. The activity of caspase-3 was determined using DEVD-pNA as substrate. Simultaneously, the effect of NKX3.1 on caspase-3 expression was detected using RT-PCR and Western blot. The results showed that ectopic expression of NKX3.1 promoted TNF-α/CHX-induced apoptosis in PC-3 cells, whereas knockdown of NKX3.1 protected LNCaP cells from apoptosis induced by TNF-α/CHX. The pro-apoptosis activity of NKX3.1 might partially contribute to its elevation of caspase-3 expression and activity. Manipulating NKX3.1 expression should be a promising therapeutic strategy for treating both androgen-dependent and androgen-independent prostate cancer.     

Gene expression profiles in the PC-3 human prostate cancer cells induced by NKX3.1

NKX3.1, a prostate-specific gene, plays an important role in prostate development and carcinogenesis. However, its precise function has not been established. In present study, we transfected the NKX3.1 eukaryotic expression plasmid (pcDNA3.1-NKX3.1) into human prostate cancer cells PC-3, which lack of NKX3.1 expression, and established stable transfectants. Then, we investigated the influence of NKX3.1 on the cell growth, cell migration and colony formation efficiency. The results showed that restoration of NKX3.1 expression inhibited proliferation and invasion activities of PC-3 cells. Further, a cDNA microarray containing 22,000 human genes was used to identify the gene expression differences. The results showed that there were 1,953 genes showing more than a two-fold difference in expression. Subsequent ontological analysis revealed that a large proportion of the classified genes were related to cell growth, cell signal and cell invasion. Finally, the expression of Caspase-3, Bcl-2, P27, Cdk6 and AMACR, randomly selected genes from microarray data, was validated by RT-PCR and western blot. Collectively, our results first analyzed the gene expression profile in PC-3 cells induced by NKX3.1 and indicated that NKX3.1 might exert its function by regulating the expression of relative genes.     

Molecular cloning and expression of glycoprotein IIb and IIIa

Objective To amplify the cDNA genes of GPIIb, GPIIIa, then construct the eukaryotic expression carriers of GPIIb and GPIIIa respectively, finally establish CHO cell lines stably expressing GPIIb and GPIIIa. Methods Human erythroleukemia (HEL) cells were cultured for total RNA extraction. RT-PCR was accomplished using the specific GPIIb, GPIIIa primers designed according to Genbank by Primer 5, then each of cDNAs were obtained. The expressive vector pcDNA3.1(+) and PCR products were cut by NheI and HindIII, and then the fragements were directly cloned to pcDNA3.1(+) because of having the same adhesive ends. Then pcDNA3.1(+)IIb and pcDNA3.1(+)IIIa were transfected into CHO cells respectively by Lipofectamine 2000. The cell lines expressing GPIIb, GPIIIa were screened by G418. Then the Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cell lines were examed through flow cytometry (FCM) and RT-PCR to detect the expression of GPIIb, GPIIIa in CHO cells. Results The cDNAs of GPIIb and GPIIIa were amplidied by RT-PCR, and the pcDNA3.1(+)IIb and pcDNA3.1(+)IIIa were constructed respectively. By sequencing and double digestion, pcDNA3.1(+)IIb and pcDNA3.1(+)IIIa were all correct. Expression of GPIIb and GPIIIa were detected on transfected CHO cells by FCM and RT-PCR. Conclusions (1) Succeeded in constructing pcDNA3.1(+)IIb, pcDNA3.1(+)IIIa. (2) Succeeded in getting the cell lines expressing GPIIb, GPIIIa.     

pcDNA3.1（＋）-LYVE-1真核表达质粒的构建及其在COS-7细胞中的表达

目的 构建人淋巴管内皮细胞特异标志物LYVE-1融合基因表达质粒,观察其在COS-7细胞中的表达,为进一步探讨该标志物在肿瘤淋巴转移中的作用提供工具.方法 从本院结肠癌根治术患者术所取组织中的淋巴结抽提总RNA,RT-PCR扩增LYVE-1基因片段,并将其插入pMD19-T Simple Vector进行测序,鉴定正确后构建pcDNA3.1（＋）-LYVE-1并转染COS-7细胞,RT-PCR、Western印迹检测目的 蛋白表达,间接免疫荧光检测该基因表达在COS-7细胞上.结果 成功获取了人淋巴管内皮细胞特异标志物LYVE-1全长cDNA,构建了其真核表达载体pcDNA3.1（＋）-LYVE-1,转染COS-7细胞后检测出目的 蛋白的表达,并且证明该基因表达在细胞上.结论 成功构建了pcDNA3.1（＋）-LYVE-1重组质粒,为进一步研究LYVE-1在肿瘤淋巴管转移中的功能提供了重要的实验材料.     

人sTNFR1基因的克隆以及在NIH3T3细胞中的稳定表达

以He1a细胞的总RNA为模板,用RT—PCR方法扩增sTNFR1全编码区基因片段,构建含有目的片段的T载体克隆及真核表达载体pcDNA3．1（-）重组质粒亚克隆,将重组质粒和脂质体共同转染NIH3T3细胞系,G418筛选稳定转染细胞株．经核苷酸序列测序和酶切鉴定,成功构建了pcDNA3．1（-）-sTNFR1真核表达质粒,脂质体法建立了高效表达sTNFRI的稳定转染细胞系,并经RT—PCR和Western Blotting鉴定．人sTNFR1基因能在NIH3T3细胞系中稳定表达,为今后的研究打下了基础．     

AKT2基因的过表达抑制H2O2诱导的乳腺癌细胞凋亡

To study the effect of Akt2 gene on the apoptosis of breast cancer cells induced by H2O2. The full length cDNA of Akt2 gene was amplified by RT-PCR, and then cloned into pcDNA3.1 /myc-His(-)A vector (Wild type, WT-Akt2). Dominant negative mutant of AKT2 (DN-Ak2) were made by QuikChange site-directed mutagenesis. The eukaryotic expression vector of WT-Akt2 and DN-Akt2 were constructed, and were then transfected into MCF-7 breast cancer cells, respectively. Clones stably expressing Akt2 or DN-Akt2 were obtained by neomycin screening; Two different siRNA fragments targeted Akt2 gene were designed and synthesized, and were then transfected into the same cells. Cell apoptosis pre or post-H2O2 treatment was determined by TUNEL 和DNA Laddering assays. The sequencing result confirmed WT-Akt2 and DN-Akt2 were successfully constructed, and the results of Western Blot show They had good expression in MCF-7 cells, and Akt2 siRNA could effectively silence Akt2 expression. The resistance for apoptosis-induced by H2O2 in MCF-7 cells with WT-Akt2 over-expression was significantly increased (DN-Akt2 showed opposite function). The apoptotic cell number induced by H2O2 was significantly lower in stable transfectants with the WT-Akt2 vector than in those with empty vector or in untransfected cells (P ＜0.05), whereas no significant difference was found between the latter two groups (P ＞0.05). The function of inhibition of apoptosis by Akt2 was blocked by Akt2 siRNA and PI3K/Akt inhibitor, wortmannin. Thus, Akt2’s effect was further confirmed by these endogenous results. Overall, our study suggests that Akt2 can increase the resistance of human breast cancer cells to the apoptosis induced by H2O2, and it may be used as a therapeutic target for breast cancer, providing a foundation for investigation the molecular mechanism of breast cancer cells resistant to the apoptosis induced by reactive oxygen.     

小鼠白细胞介素33真核表达质粒的构建及表达

克隆小鼠IL-33基因构建其真核表达质粒,并转染COS-7细胞检测其表达。提取C57BL/6小鼠肺组织总RNA,经反转录聚合酶链式反应（RT-PCR）扩增小鼠IL-33基因,酶切后插入pcDNA^TM3.1/myc HisA构建其真核表达质粒pcDNA-3.1-IL-33,重组质粒转染COS-7细胞,RT-PCR和免疫印迹法（western blotting）检测目的基因表达。结果显示,pcDNA3.1-IL-33中插入的片段序列测定结果与小鼠IL-33cDNA序列一致,重组质粒转染COS-7细胞后检测到相应mRNA及蛋白表达。成功克隆了小鼠IL-33基因cDNA,并构建其真核表达质粒。     

人snail真核表达载体构建与鉴定

目的:构建人snail基因真核表达载体并鉴定。方法:使用RT-PCR法获取人snail基因全长c DNA,经Bam H I、Eco R I双酶切、连接,插入pc DNA3.1(+)真核表达载体,转化TOP10感受态细胞,用含氨苄青霉素的LB培养基筛选阳性克隆,提取质粒双酶切电泳及测序鉴定,瞬时转染siha细胞Western-blot从蛋白水平鉴定重组质粒在真核细胞内的表达。结果:pc DNA3.1-snail重组质粒经酶切电泳符合预期片段,测序鉴定插入片段与NCBI Gen Bank文库中人snail序列一致,重组质粒瞬时转染后snail蛋白表达量明显增高。结论:成功构建pc DNA3.1-snail重组质粒载体,为进一步探讨snail基因生物学功能奠定了基础。