抗CD20嵌合抗体片段Fab′突变体的表达和活性研究

利用PCR方法从抗CD20单链抗体（ScFv）表达载体上扩增抗CD20抗体轻链可变区基因（V^L）、重链可变区基因（V^H）,同时在抗体的可变区引入突变,然后将V^H、V^L基因重组到Fab′表达载体pYZF1中,构建抗CD20嵌合抗体Fab′片段表达载体,并在大肠杆菌16c9中进行高效可溶性分泌表达。经大量的筛选,获得一个产量和活性均有所提高的突变克隆。其突变位点在轻链可变区的CDR1区,即G77→A（Ser→Asn）。突变的抗体的表达量为每克干菌3.8 mg,而未突变抗体的表达量为每克干菌1.3 mg。突变体的亲和力常数K_a为2.2×10⁹ L/mol,约为突变前的2倍。竞争性免疫荧光抑制实验表明,突变的Fab′片段能竞争性抑制鼠源性抗CD20抗体HI₄₇和CD20表达细胞Raji细胞的结合,使HI₄₇的结合阳性率由98%下降至37.55%,体外细胞生长抑制试验亦证明突变的Fab′片段的抑制活性明显高于未突变的抗体。     

抗CEA单链抗体与链亲和素融合基因的表达

克隆分泌CEA杂交瘤细胞重链可变区（V_H）和轻链可变区（V_L）,以Linker连接V_H及V_L构建抗CEA单链抗体.同时以Spacer连接单链抗体和链亲和素,构建成功单链抗体和链亲和素融合基因,克隆该融合基因至原核表达载体,pET21a(+),经IPTG诱导表达出该双特异性融合蛋白.活性鉴定表明该融合蛋白具有结合CEA及生物素的双特异性.该融合蛋白在生物领域中有较广阔的应用前景.     

带His-tag的解脂耶氏酵母脂肪酶Lip2在毕赤酵母中的表达及纯化

将去自身信号肽并且N-端带6×His标签的YlLip2基因克隆至表达载体pPIC9K中,电转化GS115获得高效表达脂肪酶His₆-YlLip2的基因工程菌。筛选到的阳性克隆子摇瓶发酵脂肪酶活力最高为400U/ml。对重组毕赤酵母在10 L发酵罐中表达His₆-YlLip2的分批补料发酵工艺进行了初步优化,探讨了培养基、pH、温度对生物量和重组蛋白表达量的影响。结果表明:采用FM22培养基,诱导温度为25℃,pH 5.0,甲醇诱导114 h后His₆-YlLip2的最高酶活力达到3160U/ml。SDS-PAGE分析表明,蛋白的分子量大约为38kDa。重组的His₆-YlLip2经镍柱一步纯化后的纯度达到95.43%,比酶活达到4250U/mg。     

抗人黑色素瘤单链抗体基因在大肠杆菌中的融合表达

应用RT-PCR技术从分泌抗人黑色素瘤单克隆抗体的杂交瘤细胞HB8760中克隆了抗体轻、重链可变区基因,用(Gly₄Ser)₃连接肽基因将V_H、V_L连接成ScFv基因,并进行了序列测定。ScFv基因全长927bp,其中VH基因长360bp,编码120个氨基酸,V_L基因长324bp,编码108个氨基酸。在大肠杆菌融合表达载体pGEX-4T-1中表达了GST-ScFv融合蛋白,表达产量占菌体总蛋白的29%。凝血酶消化后的产物具有黑色素瘤细胞结合活性。     

人血管形成素在大肠杆菌中的融合表达、纯化及活性测定

RT-PCR获取的血管形成素Angiogenin cDNA片段,克隆入融合表达载体pRSETB中,表达产物为N端融合了His6的融合蛋白,以包涵体形式存在,占菌体总蛋白的10%。用8mol/L脲溶解包涵体,利用His6与过渡态金属离子Ni⁺²高亲合力结合的性质,经Ni+2NTA亲和树脂一步法纯化,获得纯度达98%以上His6-ANG融合蛋白,Western-blot结果表明在相应分子量处有一条特异性条带。重组蛋白复性后活性测定表明,在体外可促进鸡胚绒毛尿囊膜(CAM)血管形成,并可降解tRNA。     

抗人CD3单链抗体与改形单域抗体的表达

设计并化学合成含有适当酶切位点及连接肽的寡核苷酸序列,与一定的背景载体连接并改造成适用于单链抗体表达的载体:外分泌型pWAI80和融合蛋白型pROH80从分泌抗人CD3单克隆抗体的杂交瘤细胞UCHT1中,经PCR扩增出轻、重链可变区基因V_H和V_K,并插入上述表达载体中构建成单链抗体基因.通过对鼠OKT3结合位点的结构模拟,并比较人、鼠抗体家族性保守序列,设计出改形OKT3的基因序列.化学法部分合成8个寡核苷酸片段,应用重叠PCR技术扩增出完整改形重链基因V_H,并克隆、酶切和测序鉴定.将所克隆V_H基因插入表达载体pCOMB3和 pGEX-4T-1中进行表达.经 IPTG诱导表达,对表达产物进行SDS-PAGE和 Western blot分析以及 ELISA检测,结果发现分泌型表达产物及 M13基因Ⅲ-V_H改形单域抗体融合蛋白具有与CD3单抗竞争抑制的活性;而融合型单链抗体及改形单域抗体表达产物主要以包涵体形式存在,占细菌总蛋白的 30％左右.     

HLA-A*2402-BSP在大肠杆菌中的优化表达及其四聚体的制备和鉴定

HLA-A^*2402是中国人群中最常见的等位基因之一,为研究该基因型人群的人巨细胞病毒（HCMV）特异性细胞毒T细胞（CTL）免疫应答,需要制备负载相应抗原肽的HLA-A^*2402四聚体。以RT-PCR方法克隆HLA-A^*2402重链基因的cDNA,并构建了羧基端融合生物素化酶BirA底物肽(BSP)的HLA-A^*2402重链胞外域融合蛋白（HLA-A^*2402-BSP）的表达载体,但该载体不能在大肠杆菌(E. coli)中有效表达HLA-A^*2402-BSP融合蛋白;通过对氨基端（N端）区域编码区的密码子进行优化,构建了同义突变的HLA-A^*2402-BSP表达载体,融合蛋白在E. coli中获得了高效表达。进而制备了负载HLA-A^*2402限制性HCMV pp65_341-349抗原肽(QYDPVAALF, QYD)的可溶性HLA-A^*2402-QYD单体分子和四聚体,获得的四聚体具有与HLA-A24⁺供者抗原特异性CTL的结合活性,特异性CTL的频率为总CD8⁺T细胞的0.09％～0.37％。这些结果为进一步研究HLA-A^*2402限制性的特异性CTL免疫应答规律奠定基础。     

HLA-A*2402-BSP在大肠杆菌中的优化表达及其四聚体的制备和鉴定

HLA-A^*2402是中国人群中最常见的等位基因之一,为研究该基因型人群的人巨细胞病毒（HCMV）特异性细胞毒T细胞（CTL）免疫应答,需要制备负载相应抗原肽的HLA-A^*2402四聚体。以RT-PCR方法克隆HLA-A^*2402重链基因的cDNA,并构建了羧基端融合生物素化酶BirA底物肽(BSP)的HLA-A^*2402重链胞外域融合蛋白（HLA-A^*2402-BSP）的表达载体,但该载体不能在大肠杆菌(E. coli)中有效表达HLA-A^*2402-BSP融合蛋白;通过对氨基端（N端）区域编码区的密码子进行优化,构建了同义突变的HLA-A^*2402-BSP表达载体,融合蛋白在E. coli中获得了高效表达。进而制备了负载HLA-A^*2402限制性HCMV pp65_341-349抗原肽(QYDPVAALF, QYD)的可溶性HLA-A^*2402-QYD单体分子和四聚体,获得的四聚体具有与HLA-A24⁺供者抗原特异性CTL的结合活性,特异性CTL的频率为总CD8⁺T细胞的0.09％～0.37％。这些结果为进一步研究HLA-A^*2402限制性的特异性CTL免疫应答规律奠定基础。     

表达大肠杆菌K88ac-ST1-LTB融合蛋白基因工程菌株的构建

利用PCR技术,从大肠杆菌C83902质粒中扩增出K88ac基因、ST₁突变基因和LT_B基因,通过分离、纯化、内切酶酶切、连接和转化,构建了含K88ac-ST₁-LT_B融合基因表达载体的重组菌株BL21（DE3）（pXKST3LT5）。经酶切鉴定和DNA序列分析证实,构建的重组质粒pXKST3LT5中含有K88ac-ST₁-LT_B融合基因,且基因序列和阅读框架均正确。经ELISA检测,重组菌株表达的K88ac-ST₁-LT_B融合蛋白能够被ST₁单抗、LTB和K88ac抗体识别。经乳鼠灌胃试验证实,表达的融合蛋白已丧失天然ST₁肠毒素的活性。免疫实验结果表明,K88ac-ST₁-LT_B融合蛋白能够诱发小白鼠产生抗体,该抗体具有中和天然ST₁肠毒素的毒性作用,表明构建的重组菌株可以作为预防仔猪黄、白痢基因工程菌苗的候选菌株。     

大肠杆菌tRNALeu的基因克隆、高效表达和纯化

用化学法合成的tRNA^Leu 和tRNA^Leu ₂的基因分别连接到 pTrc99B质粒载体上 ,转化到大肠杆菌MT10 2中 .DNA测序筛选得到与已知tRNA^Leu₁ 和tRNA^Leu₂ 的基因顺序完全相同的克隆 .对带有tRNA^Leu₁ 和tRNA^Leu₂ 基因的 2个转化子 (MT -Leu1和MT- Leu2 )表达条件进行了优化 ,MT- Leu1和MT- Leu2总tRNA中的亮氨酸接受活力分别达到 810 pmol/A2 6 0 和 5 60 pmol/A2 6 0 :tRNA^Leu₁ 占MT -Leu1总tRNA的5 0 % ;tRNA^Leu₂ 占MT- Leu2总tRNA的 3 0 % .经DEAE Sepharose、BD -纤维素层析柱 ,可分别将MT- Leu1和MT -Leu2的总tRNA纯化到 160 0pmol/A2 6 0 .首次准确地测得了 2种等受体tRNALeu的氨酰化反应动力学常数 .     

Human PinX1 Mediates TRF1 Accumulation in Nucleolus and Enhances TRF1 Binding to Telomeres

Human PinX1 (hPinX1) is known to interact with telomere repeat binding factor 1 (TRF1) and telomerase. Here, we report that hPinX1 regulates the nucleolar accumulation and telomeric association of TRF1. In HeLa, HA-hPinX1 was co-localized with fibrillarin, a nucleolar protein, in 51% of the transfected cells and was present in the nucleoplasm of the remaining 48%. Mutant analysis showed that the C-terminal region was important for nucleolar localization, while the N-terminus exhibited an inhibitory effect on nucleolar localization. Unlike HA- and Myc-hPinX1, GFP-hPinX1 resided predominantly in the nucleolus. Nuclear hPinX1 bound to telomeres and other repeat sequences as well but, despite its interaction with TRF1, nucleolar hPinX1 did not bind to telomeres. Nucleolar hPinX1 forced endogenous TRF1 accumulation in the nucleolus. Furthermore, TRF1 binding to telomeres was upregulated in cells over-expressing hPinX1. In an ALT cell line, WI-38 VA-13, TRF1 did not co-localize with hPinX1 in the nucleoli. In summary, hPinX1 likely interacts with TRF1 in both the nucleolus and the nucleoplasm, and excess hPinX1 results in increased telomere binding of TRF1. The PinX1 function of mediating TRF1 nucleolar accumulation is absent from ALT cells, suggesting that it might be telomerase-dependent.     

A specific interaction between the telomeric protein Pin2/TRF1 and the mitotic spindle

Pin2/TRF1 was independently identified as a telomeric DNA binding protein (TRF1) [1] and as a protein (Pin2) that can bind the mitotic kinase NIMA and suppress its ability to induce mitotic catastrophe [2, 3]. Pin2/TRF1 has been shown to bind telomeric DNA as a dimer [3-7] and to negatively regulate telomere length [8-11]. Interestingly, Pin2/TRF1 levels are regulated during the cell cycle, being increased in late G2 and mitosis and degraded as cells exit from mitosis [3]. Furthermore, overexpression of Pin2/TRF1 induces mitotic entry and then apoptosis [12]. This Pin2/TRF1 activity can be significantly potentiated by the microtubule-disrupting agent nocodazole [12] but is suppressed by phosphorylation of Pin2/TRF1 by ATM; this negative regulation is important for preventing apoptosis upon DNA damage [13]. These results suggest a role for Pin2/TRF1 in mitosis. However, nothing is known about how Pin2/TRF1 is involved in mitotic progression. Here, we describe a surprising physical interaction between Pin2/TRF1 and microtubules in a cell cycle-specific manner. Both expressed and endogenous Pin2/TRF1 proteins were localized to the mitotic spindle during mitosis. Furthermore, Pin2/TRF1 directly bound microtubules via its C-terminal domain. Moreover, Pin2/TRF1 also promoted microtubule polymerization in vitro. These results demonstrate for the first time a specific interaction between Pin2/TRF1 and microtubules in a mitosis-specific manner, and they suggest a new role for Pin2/TRF1 in modulating the function of microtubules during mitosis.     

Some aspects of the immune response of koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus) and in vitro neutralization of chlamydia psittaci (koala strains)

Abstract Western-blot analysis was used to study the reaction of koala antisera, two specific polyclonal antibodies and one monoclonal antibody, with chlamydial antigens in koalas infected with Chlamydia psittaci . The koala sera recognized four C. psittaci surface antigens, corresponding to the major outer membrane protein (39.5 kDa), 31 kDa protein, 18 kDa protein and lipopolysaccharide. The S25-23 LPS specific monoclonal antibody inhibited chlamydial infection (55–67%) with both koala strains (type I and type II). Both koala antiserum and rabbit polyclonal antibodies against either type of chlamydia significantly reduced the number of infected cells resulting from type II infections at a dilution of 1 in 20. Rabbit antiserum against type II was effective in neutralizing infection by type II elementary bodies, but was less effective against type I infection. In addition, no koala antiserum was effective in neutralizing type I infection.     

The F-box protein FBX4 targets PIN2/TRF1 for ubiquitin-mediated degradation and regulates telomere maintenance

Pin2/TRF1 was identified previously as both a protein (TRF1) that binds to telomeric DNA repeats and as a protein (Pin2) that associates with the kinase NIMA and suppresses its mitosis inducing activity. Pin2/TRF1 negatively regulates telomere length and also plays a critical role in cell cycle checkpoint control. Pin2/TRF1 is down-regulated in many human cancers and may be degraded by the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway, but components of the pathway involved in Pin2/TRF1 turnover have not been elucidated. By using the two-hybrid system, we recently identified Pin2/TRF1-interacting proteins, PinX1-4, and we demonstrated that PinX1 is a conserved telomerase inhibitor and a putative tumor suppressor. Here we report the characterization of PinX3. PinX3 was later found to be identical to Fbx4, a member of the F-box family of proteins, which function as substrate-specific adaptors of Cul1-based ubiquitin ligases. Fbx4 interacts with both Pin2 and TRF1 isoforms and promotes their ubiquitination in vitro and in vivo. Moreover, overexpression of Fbx4 reduces endogenous Pin2/TRF1 protein levels and causes progressive telomere elongation in human cells. In contrast, inhibition of Fbx4 by RNA interference stabilizes Pin2/TRF1 and promotes telomere shortening, thereby impairing cell growth. These results demonstrate that Fbx4 is a central regulator of Pin2/TRF1 protein abundance and that alterations in the stability of Pin2/TRF1 can have a dramatic impact on telomere length. Thus, Fbx4 may play a critical role in telomere maintenance.     

C-terminal amino acids 290-328 of LPTS/PinX1 confer telomerase inhibition

LPTS/PinX1, a telomerase inhibitor composed of 328 amino acids, binds to the telomere associated protein Pin2/TRF1 and to the telomerase catalytic subunit hTERT. However, the mechanism by which LPTS/PinX1 regulates telomerase activity remains unclear. Here we show, for the first time, that LPTS/PinX1 uses different domains to interact with Pin2/TRF1 and hTERT. The LPTS/PinX1_254-289 fragment specifically binds to Pin2/TRF1, and LPTS/PinX1_290-328 can associate with hTERT. Compared with the full-length LPTS/PinX1 protein, LPTS/PinX1_290-328 shows stronger in vitro telomerase inhibitory activity. Moreover, the LPTS/PinX1 protein was recruited to telomeres for binding to Pin2/TRF1. Overexpression of LPTS/PinX1_290-328, which contains a nucleolus localization signal, in cells resulted in telomere shortening and progressive cell death. Conversely, telomere elongation was induced by expression of the dominant-negative LPTS/PinX1_1-289. Our results suggest that the C-terminal fragment of LPTS/PinX1 (LPTS/PinX1_290-328) contains a telomerase inhibitory domain that is required for the inhibition of telomere elongation and the induction of cell crisis. Our studies also provide evidence that LPTS/PinX1 interaction with Pin2/TRF1 may play a role in the stabilization of telomeres.     

人copineV蛋白多克隆抗体的制备

目的：制备兔抗人copineV多克隆抗体。方法：将copineV N端423bp（626-1048bp）构建到原核表达载体pET28a（＋）,转化大肠杆菌BL21（DE3）,在IPTG诱导下进行蛋白表达;以镍柱纯化后的蛋白为抗原,与等体积佐剂混合后免疫家免3次;用ELISA和Western印迹检测抗血清,用（NH4）2SO4沉淀法初步纯化抗体。结果：表达并纯化了copineV N端蛋白,ELISA检测表明抗血清具有高亲和性,Western印迹检测表明抗体能特异性识别内源性和过表达的copineV。结论：制备了具有高亲和性和特异性的抗人copineV多克隆抗体。     

Role of Pin2/TRF1 in telomere maintenance and cell cycle control

Telomeres are specialized structures found at the extreme ends of chromosomes, which have many functions, including preserving genomic stability, maintaining cell proliferative capacity, and blocking the activation of DNA-damage cell cycle checkpoints. Deregulation of telomere length has been implicated in cancer and ageing. Telomere maintenance is tightly regulated by telomerase and many other telomere-associated proteins and is also closely linked to cell cycle control, especially mitotic regulation. However, little is known about the identity and function of the signaling molecules connecting telomere maintenance and cell cycle control. Pin2/TRF1 was originally identified as a protein bound to telomeric DNA (TRF1) and as a protein involved in mitotic regulation (Pin2). Pin2/TRF1 negatively regulates telomere length and importantly, its function is tightly regulated during the cell cycle, acting as an important regulator of mitosis. Recent identification of many Pin2/TRF1 upstream regulators and downstream targets has provided important clues to understanding the dual roles of Pin2/TRF1 in telomere maintenance and cell cycle control. These results have led us to propose that Pin2/TRF1 functions as a key molecule in connecting telomere maintenance and cell cycle control.     

MUC1粘蛋白的分离纯化及其抗体的制备

经高速离心从正常人乳中获得人乳汁颗粒膜(HMFGM),产量约0．4g／L。经进一步破碎、脱脂及sepharose CL-4B柱纯化,获得含MUC1粘蛋白的组分,并经SDS—PAGE、Western—blot及ELISA鉴定后,免疫家兔制备多抗。结果表明,进一步凝胶过滤获得MUC1粘蛋白,行SDS—PAGE后经希夫试剂和考马斯亮蓝染色呈单一条带,表观相对分子质量大干205000。Western—blot及ELISA结果表明可与MUC1特异性抗体结合。制备获得的多抗经ELISA测定效价为1：64000～1：128000。表明建立了MUC1粘蛋白的纯化方法,获得的MUC1粘蛋白及其抗体可进一步用于MUC1检测及其功能的研究。     

MAP法制备抗人Connexin31抗体

MAP（multiple antigenic peptide）多肽法具有快速、简便、成本低廉的特点．用MAP法,直接在多肽合成仪上合成Connexin31羧基端一个多肽片段（250—266AA）的MAP肽,经超滤器纯化后,免疫新西兰雄兔后采血检测、并纯化．经western blotting、细胞免疫荧光染色、免疫沉淀证实得到的抗体为抗间隙连接蛋白31的特异抗体．