丙型肝炎病毒E2基因DNA 免疫实验动物研究

将编码丙型肝炎病毒(HCV)E2蛋白417～750位氨基酸的DNA片段克隆到真核表达载体pcDNA 3.1(-)中的CMVIE启动子下游,构建成HCV E2重组真核表达质粒pcE2.ELISA法检测pcE2 DNA免疫兔血清中的E2抗体变化和维持规律,结果显示免疫20d已有抗体产生,30d后开始进入高峰,40d时达到最高值,至第90d抗体水平保持平稳,抗体滴度达到11600左右.流式细胞计数仪(FACS)检测pcE2 DNA免疫鼠CD4+、CD8+T淋巴细胞变化情况,与注射空载体pCDNA3.1(-)的阴性鼠相比,CD4+淋巴细胞水平略有上升,CD8+细胞水平有较大升高,增幅达35.46%.免疫组化检测结果显示注射pcE2的小鼠组织中有明显的阳性着色,而注射pcDNA3.1(-)的对照组小鼠免疫组化结果为阴性.以上结果表明pcE2在实验动物内表达出的HCV E2蛋白可以引起免疫动物的体液免疫应答和细胞免疫应答,尤其是MHC-1限制性杀伤性CD8+T淋巴细胞水平的提高对清除病毒是十分有利的,因此HCV E2 DNA免疫有可能成为预防和治疗HCV感染的一条新途径.     

Celecoxib抑制Lewis肺癌移植瘤淋巴管生成的作用机制及量效关系

目的:COX-2过度表达及淋巴管的生成与肺癌早期转移、不良预后密切相关。观察不同剂量COX-2特异性抑制剂Celecoxib对Lewis肺癌移植瘤生长、COX-2、VEGF-C表达和微淋巴管生成影响,探讨Celecoxib对Lewis肺癌移植瘤淋巴管生成可能作用机制及量效关系。方法:将Lewis肺癌细胞株接种于C57BL/6小鼠左侧腹股沟皮下建立移植瘤模型,随机分为4组:对照组、塞来昔布低剂量(30 mg·kg-1·d-1)、中剂量(90 mg·kg-1·d-1)、高剂量(180 mg·kg-1·d-1)组。观察荷瘤小鼠生存状态,瘤体积变化,计算抑瘤率,种瘤42天后牺牲小鼠,切取移植瘤组织,免疫组化染色检测COX-2、VEGF-C表达及微淋巴管密度(Lymphatic microvessel density,LMVD)。结果:塞来昔布低、中、高剂量组的抑瘤率分别为13.3%、46.8%和56.3%。塞来昔布高、中剂量组较对照组抑瘤作用明显,差异有统计学意义(P0.05),但低剂量组差异无统计学意义(P0.05)。免疫组织化学染色结果分析显示:塞来昔布高、中剂量组COX-2、VEGF-C的表达水平及微淋巴管密度均明显减低,差异有统计学意义(P0.05),低剂量组略有减低但差异无统计学意义(P0.05)。抑制程度呈明显的剂量依赖性。结论:塞来昔布抑制Lewis肺癌移植瘤的生长及淋巴转移,可能与下调COX-2的表达,减少VEGF-C的产生,抑制微淋巴管生成有关,该抑制作用呈一定的剂量相关性,为抗肺癌早期淋巴转移,改善患者预后的药物研发提供了一定的实验基础。     

MPO和CD24在食管癌组织中的表达及相关性研究

目的：探讨MPO和CD24在食管癌组织中的表达及其意义。方法：通过免疫组织化学染色法检测食管癌组织及Barrett食管组织中MPO和CD24的表达及其相互关系。结果：MPO和CD24阳性表达在食管癌组织中为（80.39%,45.09%）,均显著性高于Barrett食管组织（62.74%,14.28%）,其差异有统计学意义（P〈0.01）。MPO和CD24在食管癌组织中表达有正相关性（r=0.29,P〈0.05）。结论：MPO和CD24可能参与了食管癌的启动及发生过程,在食管癌的发生、发展和转移过程中起着重要作用。     

Identification of SLITRK6 as a Novel Biomarker in hepatocellular carcinoma by comprehensive bioinformatic analysis

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common primary malignancy of the adult liver and morbidity are increasing in recent years, however, there is still no effective strategy to prevent and diagnose HCC. Therefore, it is urgent to research the effective biomarker to predict clinical outcomes of HCC tumorigenesis. In the current study, differentially expressed genes in HCC and normal tissues were investigated using the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) dataset GSE144269 and The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA). Gene differential expression analysis and weighted correlation network analysis (WGCNA) methods were used to identify nine and 16 key gene modules from the GEO dataset and TCGA dataset, respectively, in which the green module in the GEO dataset and magenta module in TCGA were significantly correlated with HCC occurrence. Third, the enrichment score of gene function annotation results showed that these two key modules focus on the positive regulation of inflammatory response and cell differentiation, etc. Besides, PPI network analysis, mutation analysis, and survival analysis found that SLITRK6 had high connectivity, and its mutation significantly impacted overall survival. In addition, SLITRK6 was found to be low expressed in tumor cells. To summarize, SLITRK6 mutation was found to significantly affect the occurrence and prognosis of HCC. SLITRK6 was confirmed as a new potential gene target for HCC, which may provide a new theoretical basis for personalized diagnosis and chemotherapy of HCC in the future.     

PTEN蛋白表达与前列腺癌病理分期的关系

目的:探讨PTEN蛋白在前列腺癌组织中的表达及其临床意义。方法:应用免疫组织化学S-P方法,检测前列腺癌及良性前列腺增生组织中PTEN蛋白的表达。结果:PTEN蛋白表达阳性随肿瘤细胞病理分级、临床分期的增高,PTEN蛋白阳性表达率降低。结论:PTEN蛋白异常表达在前列腺癌的进展中有重要作用,检测PTEN蛋白的表达有助于判断病情及预后。     

Immunohistochemical demonstration of airway epithelial cell markers of guinea pig

The guinea pig (Cavea porcellus) is a mammalian non-rodent species in the Caviidae family. The sensitivity of the respiratory system and the susceptibility to infectious diseases allows the guinea pig to be a useful model for both infectious and non-infectious lung diseases such as asthma and tuberculosis. In this report, we demonstrated for the first time, the major cell types and composition in the guinea pig airway epithelium, using cell type-specific markers by immunohistochemical staining using the commercial available immunological reagents that cross-react with guinea pig. Our results revealed the availability of antibodies cross-reacting with airway epithelial cell types of basal, non-ciliated columnar, ciliated, Clara, goblet and alveolar type II cells, as well as those cells expressing Mucin 5AC, Mucin 2, Aquaporin 4 and Calcitonin Gene Related Peptide. The distribution of these various cell types were quantified in the guinea pig airway by immunohistochemical staining and were comparable with morphometric studies using an electron microscopy assay. Moreover, this study also demonstrated that goblet cells are the main secretory cell type in the guinea pig's airway, distinguishing this species from rats and mice. These results provide useful information for the understanding of airway epithelial cell biology and mechanisms of epithelial–immune integration in guinea pig models.     

Immunohistochemical distribution of phosphatidylglucoside using anti-phosphatidylglucoside monoclonal antibody (DIM21)

The immunohistochemical distribution of phosphatidylglucoside (PhGlc) in organs obtained from human autopsy cases was investigated using the DIM21 antibody. Immunohistochemical staining was performed on formaline-fixed, paraffin-embedded sections using the simple stain peroxidase method. The sections were then subjected to antigen retrieval by microwave irradiation in citrate buffer. PhGlc expression was observed in not only the epithelial but also the non-epithelial components of several visceral organs. Squamous and glandular epithelial cells were positive for PhGlc in several organs. The surface areas of the epithelium, particularly the squamous epithelium, were positive. Mesothelial cells were also positive in some organs. Endothelial cells, polymorphonuclear (PMN) cells are positive in several organs. Macrophage is positive in many organs. Epithelial cells of the gallbladder were positive, however, the intrahepatic bile ducts were not positive. In the brain tissue, astroglial cells, the chorioide plexus, the pituitary gland, and ependymal cells were positive. Further investigation is indispensable in order to establish a relationship between cell differentiation and PhGlc expression.     

HIF-1α 在卵巢癌中的表达及与化疗耐药相关性研究

目的:探讨缺氧诱导因子-1α(HIF-1α)在卵巢癌中的表达及其在卵巢癌化疗耐药中的作用。方法:采用免疫组化方法,检测96例卵巢癌组织,45例良性卵巢肿瘤和30例正常卵巢组织中HIF-1α的表达,分析其表达与临床病理特征及化疗耐药的相关性。结果:卵巢癌中HIF-1α的表达高于正常卵巢及良性卵巢肿瘤组织,且临床分期越晚其表达越高(P<0.001),而与肿瘤组织类型、病理分级及患者年龄无显著相关性。HIF-1α在卵巢癌化疗耐药组阳性率明显高于化疗敏感组(P<0.001)。结论:卵巢癌中HIF-1α高表达与卵巢癌的发生、发展、浸润和转移有关,与卵巢癌化疗耐药密切相关,HIF-1α可成为卵巢癌化疗新的分子治疗靶点。     

Histomonas meleagridis: immunohistochemical localization of parasitic cells in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue sections of experimentally infected turkeys demonstrates the wide spread of the parasite in its host

In the present investigation, a polyclonal antibody-based immunohistochemical technique was developed to localize Histomonas meleagridis in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissues of experimentally infected turkeys. The developed technique was highly specific for histomonads as no immunohistochemical reaction was observed with cultures of Tetratrichomonas gallinarum, Trichomonas gallinae and Blastocystis sp. In addition, tissues positive for various other protozoan parasites and fungi were also tested to evaluate the specificity of the technique. It was possible to detect immunohistochemically histomonad antigens in all the tested samples (n=5) of caecum, liver, spleen and lung from infected turkeys, 3 out of 5 bursa of Fabricius, 1 out of 2 bone marrow, 2 out of 5 heart and 1 out of 5 each of proventriculus, pancreas and cerebellum. An immunohistochemical reaction indicative of presence of histomonads was also detected in blood vessels of various organs that indicated a possible hematogenous route of spread of the parasite in the host. A comparative study with routine diagnostic staining techniques indicated a high sensitivity and specificity of the newly developed immunohistochemical technique. Altogether, the technique developed can be used to study the sequential pathogenesis of histomonosis in turkeys and to obtain new insights into the mechanisms of interaction with the host tissues.     

完全性葡萄胎和正常胎盘组织中p21的表达

目的研究p21表达与葡萄胎发生的关系。方法取完全性葡萄胎和正常早孕流产标本各30例,用SABC免疫组织化学染色方法,检测p21癌基因在两种组织中的表达,并采用图像分析技术,对正常早孕绒毛组和葡萄胎组织p21癌基因的表达情况进行对比分析。结果与正常绒毛相比,p21癌基因在葡萄胎组织中的表达量没有显著性差异,表达部位有明显不同。结论p21癌基因与完全性葡萄胎的发生密切相关。