Influence of 864 MHz electromagnetic field on growth kinetics of established cell line

Considering often contradictory data on biological effects of mobile phones frequencies on established cell culture lines, our study aimed at evaluating the influence of 864 MHz electromagnetic field on proliferation, colony forming ability and viability of Chinese hamster lung cells continuous line V79. Prior to exposure for 1, 2 and 3 hours in transversal electromagnetic mode cell (TEM-cell) equipped by Philips PM 5508 signal generator cell samples were sub-cultivated for one day. Cell samples were exposed to 864 MHz continuous wave at an average specific absorption rate (SAR) of 0.08 W/kg. To determine cell growth, V79 cells were plated in concentration of 1 × 10⁴ cells per milliliter of nutrient medium RPMI 1640, and raised in a humified atmosphere at 37°C in 5% CO₂. Cell proliferation was determined by cell counts for each hour of exposure on post-exposure day 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. To identify colony-forming ability, cells were cultivated in concentration of 40 cells/mL of RPMI 1640 and incubated according to the deliberated experimental protocol. Colony forming ability for each hour of exposure was defined by colony counts on experimental day 7. Trypan blue exclusion test was used to determine viability of cells. In comparison to sham-exposed cells, growth curve of irradiated cell samples showed significant decrease (p < 0.05) after 2 and 3 hours of exposure on experimental day 3, respectively. Both, the colony forming ability and viability of irradiated cells did not significantly differ from exposed “mock” condition. Under strictly controlled laboratory conditions, applied radiofrequency microwaves (RF/MW) irradiation significantly affected cell proliferation kinetics but not viability or ability of V79 cells to form colonies. Sophisticated mechanism of action is intending to be elucidated in the further research which will include insight into the RF/MW related event at the subcellular level.     

RhoBTB2 (DBC2) functions as tumor suppressor via inhibiting proliferation, preventing colony formation and inducing apoptosis in breast cancer cells

RhoBTB2 was isolated recently as a tumor suppressor gene from sporadic breast cancer. Although RhoBTB2 was found to be frequently lost in breast cancer and a variety of cancers, its antitumor effect, however, remains unclear. In this study, we constructed a recombinant expression vector pEGFP-N1-RhoBTB2 and transfected it into RhoBTB2-negative breast tumor cell line T-47D. Stable transformanted cells were identified by fluorescence microscope, RT-PCR and Western blot. Cell viability was measured by MTT assay. Colony forming efficiency of breast tumor cells was detected by colony formation assay. Morphological change of apoptotic cells was observed by hematoxylin-eosin staining. Apoptotic ratio was determined by flow cytometry. Cell invasion and migration ability assay were performed using transwell system. Overexpression of RhoBTB2 in breast tumor cells significantly inhibited the proliferation and colony formation of tumor cells. In addition, RhoBTB2 also elevated the apoptotic ratio and caused typical changes of apoptotic morphology in breast tumor cells of RhoBTB2 overexpression. But RhoBTB2 did not influence the invasion and migration ability of breast tumor cells. Therefore, RhoBTB2 is an important tumor suppressor gene related with breast cancer and may play antitumor roles by inhibiting proliferation, preventing colony formation and promoting the apoptosis of tumor cells. However, the precise mechanism behind the antitumor effects of RhoBTB2 needs to be investigated further.     

Impact of 864 MHz or 935 MHz radiofrequency microwave radiation on the basic growth parameters of V79 cell line

The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the influence of 864 MHz and 935 MHz radiofrequency/microwave (RF/MW) fields on the growth, colony-forming ability, and viability of V79 cells (continuous line). Cell samples with 1 x 10(4) V79 cells each, were exposed to continuous wave frequencies of 864 MHz and 935 MHz for 1, 2 and 3 hours. Exposed samples were matched with unexposed control samples. Specific absorption rate (SAR) was 0.08 W/kg for the 864 MHz or 0.12 W/kg for the 935 MHz field. Cell growth and viability were determined by counting cells every day for five days after exposure. Colony-forming ability was assessed by counting colonies seven days after exposure. The growth of the 864 MHz-irradiated cells was significant after two- and three-hour exposure 72 hours after irradiation (p < 0.05). The similar was observed 72 hours after exposure for cells exposed to 935 MHz microwaves for three hours (p <0.05). Colony-forming ability and cell viability in V79 cells exposed to 864 MHz or 935 MHz microwaves did not significantly differ from control cells. The two applied RF/MW fields showed similar effects on the growth, colony-forming ability and viability of V79 cells. Cell growth impact was time-dependent for both fields.     

环状RNA Circ_0001073在恶性黑素瘤中的表达及其对A375细胞恶性表型的影响

目的:通过检测环状RNA Circ_0001073在恶性黑素瘤细胞与正常表皮黑素细胞中的表达差异,及其对恶性黑素瘤A375细胞恶性表型的影响,阐明Circ_001073在恶性黑素瘤细胞中的表达及功能。方法:采用聚合酶链式反应(Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction, RT-QPCR)方法检测正常表皮黑素细胞和恶性黑素瘤细胞中Circ_0001073的表达水平;应用小干扰RNAs沉默恶性黑素瘤A375细胞中Circ_0001073表达,5-乙炔基-2'-脱氧尿苷(5-Ethynyl-2'-deoxyuridine,EdU)实验检测沉默Circ_0001073对A375细胞增殖的影响,平板克隆实验检测沉默Circ_0001073对A375细胞克隆形成的影响,细胞划痕实验评估沉默Circ_0001073对A375细胞迁移能力的影响,Transwell实验评估沉默Circ_0001073对A375细胞侵袭能力的影响。结果:qRT-PCR结果显示Circ_0001073在恶性黑素瘤细胞中的表达低于正常表皮黑素HEMa-LP细胞(P0.05)。应用Circ_0001073si RNA转染A375细胞后,Circ_0001073的表达水平较转染Circ_0001073 NC的细胞显著降低(P0.05)。EdU实验结果显示:沉默A375细胞中Circ_0001073的表达后,A375细胞增殖能力显著增强(P0.05);平板克隆实验结果显示:沉默A375细胞中Circ_0001073的表达后,A375细胞克隆形成能力显著增强(P0.05);细胞划痕实验结果显示:沉默A375细胞中Circ_0001073的表达后,细胞迁移能力显著增强(P0.05);Transwell实验结果显示:沉默A375细胞中Circ_0001073的表达后,细胞侵袭能力显著增强(P0.05)。结论:Circ_0001073在恶性黑素瘤细胞中低表达,并可抑制A375细胞的增殖、克隆形成、迁移及侵袭。     

High-Throughput Method for Automated Colony and Cell Counting by Digital Image Analysis Based on Edge Detection

Counting cells and colonies is an integral part of high-throughput screens and quantitative cellular assays. Due to its subjective and time-intensive nature, manual counting has hindered the adoption of cellular assays such as tumor spheroid formation in high-throughput screens. The objective of this study was to develop an automated method for quick and reliable counting of cells and colonies from digital images. For this purpose, I developed an ImageJ macro Cell Colony Edge and a CellProfiler Pipeline Cell Colony Counting, and compared them to other open-source digital methods and manual counts. The ImageJ macro Cell Colony Edge is valuable in counting cells and colonies, and measuring their area, volume, morphology, and intensity. In this study, I demonstrate that Cell Colony Edge is superior to other open-source methods, in speed, accuracy and applicability to diverse cellular assays. It can fulfill the need to automate colony/cell counting in high-throughput screens, colony forming assays, and cellular assays.     

赫赛汀联合姜黄素对卵巢癌细胞系SKOV3的抑制作用

目的：探讨赫赛汀联合姜黄素对HER2阳性卵巢癌细胞系SKOV3增殖能力的影响。方法：体外培养至对数生长期的人卵巢癌细胞系SKOV3细胞分为对照组、赫赛汀治疗组、姜黄素治疗组以及赫赛汀联合黄素治疗组,利用四唑盐（MTT）比色法和平板集落形成试验比较各组细胞增殖能力,利用Annexin V—FITC／PI染色比较各纽细胞凋亡。结果：赫赛汀联合姜黄素治疗组SKOV3细胞活力明显低于对照组及单一药物处理纽,平板集落形成试验结果表明各组细胞集落形成率分别为83．4％、36．8％、59．2％和24．7％。赫赛汀联合姜黄素处理组SKOV3细胞集落形成能力显著低于另外3组（P〈0．01）,Annexin V-FITC／PI染色并用流式细胞仪分析表明各组SKOV3细胞早期凋亡率分别为1．3％、26．4％、9．3％和39．1％,赫赛汀联合姜黄素处理组细胞早期凋亡率显著低于其余3组（P〈0．01）。结论：赫赛汀联合姜黄素能够抑制卵巢癌细胞系SKOV3的增殖,这种抑制作用是通过促进肿瘤细胞凋亡实现的。     

重楼皂苷Ⅶ抑制肺癌H460细胞增殖和迁移能力研究

为研究重楼皂苷Ⅶ(polyphyllin Ⅶ)抑制人肺癌H460细胞增殖、迁移能力和诱导凋亡的作用和机制.本实验采用MTT法检测重楼皂苷Ⅶ处理后H460细胞生长抑制率,Hoechst 33258染色观察细胞形态,细胞集落形成实验考察细胞的增殖能力,划痕实验和Transwell小室实验研究H460细胞迁移和侵袭能力的改变...     

人喉癌细胞系Hep-2 中CD133 阳性肿瘤干细胞的分离及意义

目的:研究喉癌细胞系Hep-2中CD133的表达;比较CD133~+细胞、未分选细胞、CD133~-细胞的体外增殖、克隆形成能力及其在裸鼠体内的成瘤能力;探讨喉癌肝细胞对化疗药物顺铂(cisplatin,DDP)的抵抗作用。方法:采用流式细胞仪检测CD133在Hep-2细胞系中的表达;免疫磁珠分选技术纯化CD133阳性肿瘤细胞;使用四甲基偶氮唑蓝(MTT)法和平板克隆形成实验检测分选所得各细胞亚群细胞以及未分选细胞的体外增殖能力和克隆形成能力;将CD133阳性肿瘤细胞和CD133阴性肿瘤细胞以一定的数量级注入重症联合免疫缺陷小鼠腹部皮下,比较其成瘤差异性;此外,使用DDP干预分选所得各细胞亚群细胞,检测比较CD133阳性肿瘤细胞和CD133阴性肿瘤细胞的体外增殖能力与体内成瘤能力。结果:流式细胞仪示CD133在Hep-2细胞系中呈微量恒定表达,表达概率为40.12±1.32%;CD133阳性肿瘤细胞的体外增殖能力显著强于CD133阴性肿瘤细胞的增殖能力(P0.05),且其克隆形成能力也强于CD133阴性肿瘤细胞;体内成瘤实验结果显示CD133阳性肿瘤细胞较CD133阴性细胞、未分选细胞在重症联合免疫缺陷小鼠体内具有更强的成瘤性(P0.05);在DDP的干预下,相对于CD133阴性肿瘤细胞,CD133阳性肿瘤细胞表现出更强的抵抗力。结论:喉癌Hep-2细胞系中,CD133阳性癌细胞具有强的体外增殖能力、体内成瘤能力且对化疗药物具有较强的抵抗性,可作为喉癌肿瘤干细胞的标志之一。     

Sinusoidal 50 Hz magnetic fields do not affect structural morphology and proliferation of human cells in vitro

The effects of electromagnetic fields on several processes related to cell physiology and proliferation are currently being investigated. Although the results are still not conclusive and even conflicting, there seems to be a fairly good agreement on the early effects of electromagnetic fields on the generation of free radicals and on Ca++-intracellular concentration and transport. To evaluate the long-lasting consequences of these precocious events, we examined the effects of short- and long-term magnetic field exposure on structural organization (cytokeratin or actin detection), proliferation (bromodeoxyuridine incorporation and propidium iodide staining), colony forming ability and viability (trypan blue exclusion test) of highly proliferating MCF-7 cells (from human breast carcinoma) and on slowly proliferating normal human fibroblasts (from healthy donors). Cells were exposed to either 20 or 500 microT sinusoidally oscillating (50Hz) magnetic fields for different lengths of time (1 to 4 days). Short (1 day)- and long (4 days)-time exposure to the two intensities did not affect MCF-7 growth and viability, colony number and size, or cellular distribution along the cell cycle; neither were the cell morphology and the intracellular distribution and amount of cytokeratin modified. Similarly, no modifications in the actin distribution and proliferative potential were observed in normal human fibroblasts. These findings suggest that under our experimental conditions, continuous exposure to magnetic fields does not result in any appreciable effect in both normal and tumor cells in vitro.     

叶酸修饰稀土改性载氧碳纳米管增加乳腺癌细胞株放疗敏感性的体外实验初步研究

目的:研究叶酸修饰稀土改性载氧碳纳米管在低氧环境下对乳腺癌细胞株放疗敏感性的影响。方法:使用水溶性四唑盐法(WST-1)方法研究叶酸修饰稀土改性载氧碳纳米管对MDA-MB-231细胞与ZR-75-1细胞生长的作用,使用细胞集落形成实验研究其在低氧环境下对无叶酸培养基中MDA-MB-231细胞、有叶酸培养基中MDA-MB-231细胞及ZR-75-1细胞放疗敏感性的影响。利用流式细胞术研究叶酸修饰稀土改性载氧碳纳米管联合放疗干预MDA-MB-231乳腺癌细胞株的凋亡率的改变。利用Western Blot实验观察Bcl-2、survivin、Hif-1α、Rad51及Ku80表达水平的改变。结果:在常氧及低氧环境下,叶酸修饰稀土改性载氧碳纳米管在低于100μg/ml的浓度时对乳腺癌细胞株生长无明显影响。在低氧环境下,放疗联合叶酸修饰稀土改性载氧碳纳米管组相比于单纯放疗组细胞克隆形成率有不同程度的降低,以无叶酸培养基中MDA-MB-231细胞组降低最为明显,照射剂量在2、4、6、8Gy时其细胞克隆形成率均显著降低(P0.05)。流式细胞术显示叶酸修饰稀土改性载氧碳纳米管联合放疗后可使MDA-MB-231乳腺癌细胞株的凋亡率增加。Western Blot实验显示Bcl-2、Survivin、Hif-1α、Rad51及Ku80表达水平均降低。结论:叶酸修饰稀土改性载氧碳纳米管可在体外低氧环境下增强乳腺癌细胞株对放疗的敏感性。     

Effects of 50 Hz magnetic field on cell cycle kinetics and the colony forming ability of budding yeast exposed to ultraviolet radiation.

To investigate the effects of extremely low frequency magnetic fields on ultraviolet radiation (UV) exposed budding yeast, haploid yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) cells of the strain SEy2101a were exposed to 50 Hz sine wave magnetic field (MF) of 120 microT with simultaneous exposure to UV radiation. Most of the UV energy was in the UVB range (280-320 nm). The biologically weighted (CIE action spectrum) dose level for the UV radiation was 175 J/m2. We examined whether 50 Hz MF affected the ability of UV irradiated yeast cells to form colonies (Colony Forming Units, CFUs). In addition, the effect of coexposure on cell cycle kinetics was investigated. Although the significant effect of MF on the cell cycle phases of UV exposed yeast cells was seen only at one time point, the overall results showed that MF exposure may influence the cell cycle kinetics at the first cycle after UV irradiation. The effect of our particular MF exposure on the colony forming ability of the UV irradiated yeast cells was statistically significant 420 min after UV irradiation. Moreover, at 240, 360, and 420 min after UV irradiation, there were fewer CFUs in every experiment in (UV+MF) exposed populations than in only UV exposed yeast populations. These results could indicate that MF exposure in conjunction with UV may have some effects on yeast cell survival or growth.     

敲低EDAG抑制乳头状甲状腺癌细胞的增殖

为研究EDAG在人乳头状甲状腺癌病人组织中的表达及在乳头状甲状腺癌细胞中的作用,利用免疫组化检测31例乳头状甲状腺癌癌组织及癌旁组织中EDAG蛋白的表达,并进行数据分析.包装EDAG敲低慢病毒颗粒,感染乳头状甲状腺癌细胞系K1,建立EDAG敲低稳定细胞株,检测EDAG敲低对细胞增殖、克隆形成、周期和凋亡的影响. 结果显示,EDAG蛋白在乳头状甲状腺癌癌组织中异常高表达,而在对应癌旁组织极低表达或不表达.建立稳定敲低EDAG的K1细胞株,敲低效果达到约96%,敲低EDAG后细胞增殖变缓,倍增时间由18.49±0.19 h变为19.47±0.11 h,且克隆形成能力下降,G0/G1期比例升高,无血清培养时凋亡增多.本文报道了EDAG在乳头状甲状腺癌病人中高表达,且敲低甲状腺癌细胞系K1中内源EDAG抑制细胞增殖,降低细胞克隆形成能力,G0/G1期增多,凋亡升高,提示EDAG异常高表达可能在甲状腺癌发生发展中具有重要作用.     

赫赛汀联合姜黄素对卵巢癌细胞系SKOV3的抑制作用

目的:探讨赫赛汀联合姜黄素对HER2阳性卵巢癌细胞系SKOV3增殖能力的影响。方法:体外培养至对数生长期的人卵巢癌细胞系SKOV3细胞分为对照组、赫赛汀治疗组、姜黄素治疗组以及赫赛汀联合黄素治疗组,利用四唑盐(MTT)比色法和平板集落形成试验比较各组细胞增殖能力,利用AnnexinV-FITC/PI染色比较各组细胞凋亡。结果:赫赛汀联合姜黄素治疗组SKOV3细胞活力明显低于对照组及单一药物处理组,平板集落形成试验结果表明各组细胞集落形成率分别为83.4%、36.8%、59.2%和24.7%,赫赛汀联合姜黄素处理组SKOV3细胞集落形成能力显著低于另外3组(P<0.01),Annexin V-FITC/PI染色并用流式细胞仪分析表明各组SKOV3细胞早期凋亡率分别为1.3%、26.4%、9.3%和39.1%,赫赛汀联合姜黄素处理组细胞早期凋亡率显著低于其余3组(P<0.01)。结论:赫赛汀联合姜黄素能够抑制卵巢癌细胞系SKOV3的增殖,这种抑制作用是通过促进肿瘤细胞凋亡实现的。     

Effects of Long-Term 50Hz Power-Line Frequency Electromagnetic Field on Cell Behavior in Balb/c 3T3 Cells

Power-line frequency electromagnetic field (PF-EMF) was reported as a human carcinogen by some epidemiological research, but the conclusion is lack of robust experiment evidence. To identify the effects of long-term PF-EMF exposure on cell behavior, Balb/c 3T3 cells in exponential growth phase were exposed or sham-exposed to 50 Hertz (Hz) PF-EMF at 2.3 mT for 2 hours (h) one day, 5 days every week. After 11 weeks exposure, cells were collected instantly. Cell morphology was observed under invert microscope and Giemsa staining, cell viability was detected by 3-(4, 5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2, 5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay, cell cycle and apoptosis was examined by flow cytometry, the protein level of Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen (PCNA) and CyclinD1 was detected by western blot, cell transformation was examined by soft agar clone assay and plate clone forming test, and cell migration ability was observed by scratch adhesion test. It was found that after PF-EMF exposure, cell morphology, apoptosis, cell migration ability and cell transformation didn’t change. However, compared with sham group, cell viability obviously decreased and cell cycle distribution also changed after 11 weeks PF-EMF exposure. Meanwhile, the protein level of PCNA and CyclinD1 significantly decreased after PF-EMF exposure. These data suggested that although long-term 50Hz PF-EMF exposure under this experimental condition had no effects on apoptosis, cell migration ability and cell transformation, it could affect cell proliferation and cell cycle by down-regulation the expression of PCNA and CyclinD1 protein.     

Mitogenic responses of rat nasal epithelium to hexamethylphosphoramide inhalation exposure

Hexamethylphosphoramide (HMPA) is a rat nasal carcinogen that induces squamous cell carcinomas in the anterior portions of the nasal cavity following chronic inhalation exposures as low as 50 ppb. These tumors may arise as a result of P-450-mediated release of formaldehyde (HCHO), a known rat nasal carcinogen. The goal of this research was to investigate early responses of the nasal epithelium to inhaled HMPA. Rats were exposed nose-only to approximately 3 ppm HMPA for 6 h, and killed 18, 48, 96 or 144 h post-exposure. In a separate study, rats were exposed nose-only for 6 h for 1, 2, 3, or 5 consecutive days and killed 18 or 96 h post-exposure. With both single and repeated doses of HMPA, there was no evidence of cytotoxicity in the anterior nose. Olfactory degeneration and necrosis of the dorsal meatus, Bowman's glands and tips of the ethmoid turbinates increased in severity with repeated exposures to HMPA. Cell proliferation was assessed in levels of nasal tissue that included regions of squamous, respiratory, transitional and olfactory epithelium. Regional induction of cell proliferation was measured by BrdU incorporation, and reported as the number of labeled cells/mm basement membrane. At 18 h after a single exposure, there was an increase in cell proliferation in squamous epithelium, which returned to control levels within 48 h. A transitory increase in cell proliferation was observed regions of respiratory and transitional epithelium, although the response of each tissue, in terms of magnitude and peak time of response post-exposure, also differed. Along the dorsal meatus in Level 9, olfactory labeling initially decreased, returned to control levels by 96 h, but again declined at 144 h post-exposure. In repeat dose studies, the squamous epithelium response was variable 18 h post-exposure. For respiratory and transitional epithelium, increased cell proliferation 18 h post-exposure was correlated with increased dose (exposure) of HMPA. Cell proliferation responses following two or more exposures returned to near control levels within 96 h post-exposure. In conclusion, HMPA induced cell proliferation, but not cytotoxicity, in the anterior nose at approximately 3 ppm. These data suggest that HMPA induces proliferative, perhaps mitogenic, responses in the nasal epithelium, and this response may facilitate the fixation of low level genetic damage induced by liberated HCHO.     

Xanthohumol Inhibits Notch Signaling and Induces Apoptosis in Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Despite improvement in therapeutic strategies, median survival in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains less than one year. Therefore, molecularly targeted compounds with less toxic profiles are needed. Xanthohumol (XN), a prenylated chalcone has been shown to have anti-proliferative effects in various cancers types in vitro. XN treatment in healthy mice and humans yielded favorable pharmacokinetics and bioavailability. Therefore, we determined to study the effects of XN and understand the mechanism of its action in HCC. The effects of XN on a panel of HCC cell lines were assessed for cell viability, colony forming ability, and cellular proliferation. Cell lysates were analyzed for pro-apoptotic (c-PARP and cleaved caspase-3) and anti-apoptotic markers (survivin, cyclin D1, and Mcl-1). XN concentrations of 5μM and above significantly reduced the cell viability, colony forming ability and also confluency of all four HCC cell lines studied. Furthermore, growth suppression due to apoptosis was evidenced by increased expression of pro-apoptotic and reduced expression of anti-apoptotic proteins. Importantly, XN treatment inhibited the Notch signaling pathway as evidenced by the decrease in the expression of Notch1 and HES-1 proteins. Ectopic expression of Notch1 in HCC cells reverses the anti-proliferative effect of XN as evidenced by reduced growth suppression compared to control. Taken together these results suggested that XN mediated growth suppression is appeared to be mediated by the inhibition of the Notch signaling pathway. Therefore, our findings warrants further studies on XN as a potential agent for the treatment for HCC.     

Growth of human bone marrow in vitro

Attempts were made to establish human bone marrow (HBM) culture. Cell proliferation was triggered by medium conditioned by acute myelocytic leukemic (AML) cells exposed to 12-0-tetradecanoyl-phorbol-13-acetate (TPA). A 6-15 fold multiplication of myelomonocytic cells was obtained in tissue culture from HBM cells. Proliferation of granulocyte-macrophage colony forming cells (CFC-GM) occurred up to 30-fold. The morphology of the cells and cytochemical markers were investigated at all stages of the culture.     

Effect of blue light‐emitting diode light and antioxidant potential in a somatic cell

Light is an indispensable part of routine laboratory work in which conventional light is generally used. Light‐emitting diodes (LEDs) have come to replace conventional light, and thus could be a potent target in biomedical studies. Since blue light is a major component of visible light wavelength, in this study, using a somatic cell from the African green monkey kidney, we assessed the possible consequences of the blue spectra of LED light in future animal experiments and proposed a potent mitigation against light‐induced damage. COS‐7 cells were exposed to blue LED light (450 nm) and the growth and deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) damage were assessed at different exposure times. A higher suppression in cell growth and viability was observed under a longer period of blue LED light exposure. The number of apoptotic cells increased as the light exposure time was prolonged. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation was also elevated in accordance to the extension of light exposure time. A comparison with dark‐maintained cells revealed that the upregulation of ROS by blue LED light plays a significant role in causing cellular dysfunction in DNA in a time‐dependent manner. In turn, antioxidant treatment has been shown to improve cell growth and viability under blue LED light conditions. This indicates that antioxidants have potential against blue LED light‐induced somatic cell damage. It is expected that this study will contribute to the understanding of the basic mechanism of somatic cell death under visible light and maximize the beneficial use of LED light in future animal experiments.     

针对uPA的siRNA对人乳腺癌细胞侵袭的抑制作用

目的:通过RNA干涉的方法抑制乳腺癌细胞中uPA的表达,观察uPA的表达抑制后对肿瘤细胞的体外侵袭能力的影响。方法:(1)构建可以表达针对uPA的siRNA的干涉载体,转染高侵袭性人乳腺癌细胞系MDA-MB231,G418抗性筛选,挑选单克隆株;(2)分别通过RT-PCR和WesternBlot的方法检测uPA的表达;(3)平板克隆形成试验检测转染前后肿瘤细胞的克隆形成能力;4BovdenchamberAssay检测肿瘤细胞体外侵袭能力。结果:(1)可以稳定表达针对uPA的siRNA的单克隆株,uPA的表达水平显著下降;(2)转染了针对uPA的siRNA的单克隆株的克隆形成能力降低;(3)转染了针对uPA的siRNA的单克隆株体外侵袭能力与原代细胞MDA-MB231相比明显受到抑制。结论:uPA在人乳腺癌侵袭行为中发挥重要的作用,针对uPA的siRNA可以显著降低uPA的表达,从而抑制肿瘤细胞的侵袭,可望成为抗肿瘤侵袭治疗的一种有效手段。     

B Lymphocyte Colony Formation in vitro: Ultrastructural Development of Individual Colonies

B lymphocyte colony development in agar culture was studied using an electron microscope, and more than 3,000 colony cells were identified and photographed. In early cultures (day 4) lymphoblasts dominated the colonies. From day 5 onwards plasmablasts and small lymphocytes were present in the colonies. From day 6 onward mature plasma cells were observed in increasing numbers. On day 9 of culture the colonies started to degenerate and on day 10 of culture approximately 70% of the colony consisted of pyknotic and degenerating cells. Topographically, the degenerating cells were concentrated in the center of the colony whereas proliferation took place in the periphery. Colony growth occurred in an exponential fashion, the number of viable colony cells being maximal on day 8 of culture (400–600 cells/colony). At this time the frequencies of the four B cell categories were: lymphoblasts 72%, plasmablasts 20%, plasma cells 6%, and small lymphocytes 2%. Recloning experiments showed that dispersed colony cells were capable of forming only small cell clusters. It is concluded that B lymphocyte colony formation reflects a series of B cell developmental stages including the formation of the end cell categories of this lymphocyte lineage.