Anti-oxidative effects of silkworm storage protein 1 in HeLa cell

Silkworm hemolymph contains unique proteins that exhibit anti-apoptotic activity in mammalian cells. Among them, 30 K protein, which is one of the major anti-apoptotic molecules in silkworm hemolymph, has been well investigated. However, little is known about the biological functions of storage protein 1 (SP1), another main protein in silkworm hemolymph. In this study, the anti-apoptotic and anti-oxidative activities of SP1 were analyzed. A stable cell line expressing SP1 was constructed, which showed strong anti-apoptotic effect induced by staurosporine treatment. In addition, the cell line exhibited resistance to oxidative stress caused by hydrogen peroxide. For practical applications of SP1, recombinant SP1 was produced in Escherichia coli, and the supplementation of recombinant SP1 into culture medium exhibited anti-apoptotic and anti-oxidative activities. In addition, SP1 was found to be a cell-penetrating protein and localized in the cytosol as well as on the plasma membrane. The findings showed that SP1 itself is not an anti-oxidant; rather, it mediates intracellular anti-oxidative activity. In conclusion, the cellular resistance of SP1 to apoptosis and oxidative stress will provide a new strategy that could be utilized in the bio-industry for the production of biologics as well as for the development of anti-aging cosmetics.     

Hypoxia-inducible factor 1α regulates branching morphogenesis during kidney development

The kidneys are exposed to hypoxic conditions during development. Hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF), an important mediator of the response to hypoxia, is believed to have an important role in development. However, the relationship between HIF and branching morphogenesis has not been elucidated clearly.     

siRNA沉默整合素beta1 基因对子宫内膜癌细胞侵袭、转移的影响

目的：探讨siRNA 沉默整合素茁1 基因对子宫内膜癌细胞侵袭、转移的影响。方法：选取子宫内膜癌ECC-1细胞系(ER阳性) 和KLE细胞系(ER阴性)，分别转染Integrin beta1 siRNA 质粒(Integrin beta1 siRNA 组)、无义序列siRNA质粒(无义序列对照组)和空载 质粒(空载对照组)，利用实时荧光定量PCR 检测各组细胞中Integrin 茁1 mRNA的表达，Western blot 检测各组细胞中Integrin beta1、 beta-catenin 和C-Myc 蛋白的表达，Transwell 小室检测各组细胞迁移和侵袭能力，MTT 法检测各组细胞的增殖情况。结果：Integrin beta1 siRNA 组ECC-1 细胞和KLE 细胞中Integrin beta1 mRNA 和蛋白相对表达量均低于无义序列对照组和空载对照组(P<0.05)； Integrin beta 1 siRNA组ECC-1 细胞和KLE细胞中beta-catenin 蛋白和C-Myc 蛋白相对表达量均低于无义序列对照组和空载对照组， 差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)；Integrin beta1 siRNA组ECC-1 细胞和KLE 细胞中迁移细胞数和侵袭细胞数均低于无义序列对照组 和空载对照组(P<0.05)；Integrin beta1 siRNA 组ECC-1细胞和KLE 细胞的A 值均低于无义序列对照组和空载对照组(P<0.05)。结 论：特异性抑制Integrin beta1 基因可抑制子宫内膜癌细胞迁移、侵袭和增殖，可能与抑制Wnt信号传导有关。     

癌基因Src在骨肉瘤细胞侵袭伪足形成中的作用

目的:探讨癌基因Src在体外培养骨肉瘤细胞侵袭伪足形成中的作用。方法:构建Src sh RNA慢病毒表达载体,在HEK293T细胞中包装慢病毒,感染HT-1080骨肉瘤细胞,经嘌呤霉素加压筛选,获得稳定沉默Src基因的骨肉瘤细胞系HT-1080-sh Src;实时定量PCR和Western Blot法检测基因沉默效率;采用原位明胶酶谱法检测侵袭伪足形成;采用侵袭小室实验检测下调Src基因表达对HT-1080细胞侵袭力的影响。结果:成功构建稳定沉默Src基因的骨肉瘤细胞系HT-1080-sh Src及对照细胞系HT-1080-shluc,经实时定量PCR和Western Blot检测,与对照细胞系相比,HT-1080-sh Src细胞中Src基因表达下调3倍以上;下调HT-1080细胞中Src基因表达能显著抑制HT-1080细胞侵袭伪足形成及其对细胞外基质的降解能力;下调Src基因表达能显著抑制骨肉瘤细胞侵袭力。结论:癌基因Src参与调节骨肉瘤细胞HT-1080侵袭伪足形成,促进肿瘤侵袭、转移。