共表达O型口蹄疫病毒P1-2A基因和猪白细胞介素18的重组鸡痘病毒的构建

目的:为获得能有效预防O型口蹄疫病毒的重组鸡痘病毒活载体疫苗奠定基础。方法：在O型口蹄疫病毒P1-2A基因上游引入Kozak序列,下游通过Linker与细胞因子IL-18联结,获得P1-2A基因与猪IL-18基因融合表达基因盒P1-2A-IL-18,将该表达基因盒克隆至鸡痘病毒中间转移载体pUTAL-3C中,构建重组鸡痘病毒转移载体质粒pUTAL-3C- P1-2A-IL-18。通过脂质体转染法,将pUTAL-3C- P1-2A-IL-18与鸡痘病毒282E4株共转染鸡胚成纤维细胞（CEF）,通过BrdU三次加压筛选,挑选出单克隆重组病毒株。结果：经RT-PCR和间接免疫荧光法鉴定,证明所筛选的1株重组鸡痘病毒在CEF中能正确表达P1-2A-IL-18基因盒。结论：成功获得了一株共表达O型口蹄疫病毒P1-2A基因和猪白细胞介素18基因的重组鸡痘毒疫苗候选株rFPV-3C-P1-2A-IL-18。     

中国汉族人群肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)基因-238G/A和-308G/A多态性与强迫症的关联分析

目的:探讨在中国汉族人群中强迫症与TNF-a基因-238G/A和-308G/A多态性之间的关联.方法:我们的研究所招募的161例强迫症患者和325.名健康对照中,应用PCR-RFLP比较了OCD组和对照组之间的TNF-α基因在-238G/A(rs361525)和-308G/A(rs1800629)位点的基因型和等位基因频率多态性.结果:在中国大陆汉族人群TNF-α基因的OCD组与对照组之间-308 G/A等位基因频率及-238G/A的基因型频率和等位基因频率无显着差异,而-308G/A基因型频率有显著不同.在-308G/A位点,女性强迫症患者和对照组之间的基因型频率关联分析有增高的趋势.结论:我们的研究结果表明,肿瘤坏死因子-α在-308G/A点位多态性可能会影响在中国大陆汉族人群强迫症的发展.     

中国汉族人群肿瘤坏死因子-α（TNF-α）基因-238G/A和-308G/A多态性与强迫症的关联分析（英文）

目的：探讨在中国汉族人群中强迫症与TNF-a基因-238G/A和-308G/A多态性之间的关联。方法：我们的研究所招募的161例强迫症患者和325名健康对照中,应用PCR-RFLP比较了OCD组和对照组之间的TNF-α基因在-238G/A（rs361525）和-308G/A（rs1800629）位点的基因型和等位基因频率多态性。结果：在中国大陆汉族人群TNF-α基因的OCD组与对照组之间-308 G/A等位基因频率及-238G/A的基因型频率和等位基因频率无显着差异,而-308G/A基因型频率有显著不同。在-308G/A位点,女性强迫症患者和对照组之间的基因型频率关联分析有增高的趋势。结论：我们的研究结果表明,肿瘤坏死因子-α在-308G/A点位多态性可能会影响在中国大陆汉族人群强迫症的发展。     

Comparative removal of solvent and detergent viral inactivating agents from human intravenous immunoglobulin G preparations using SDR HyperD and C18 sorbents

The capacity of hydrophobic octadecyl (C18) and SDR HyperD materials to remove the combination of 1% (v/v) solvent (tri-n-butyl phosphate, TnBP) with 1% (v/v) nonionic detergents (Triton X-100 and Triton X-45) used for viral inactivation of plasma-derived polyvalent intravenous immunoglobulin G (IVIG) preparation has been evaluated. Efficient removal of TnBP (<10 ppm in IVIG preparation) was found at ratios of 0.5 g of C18/7 ml of IVIG and 0.22 g of dry SDR HyperD/7 ml of IVIG. Binding capacities of TnBP were greater than 140 mg/g of C18 and greater than 318 mg/g of dry SDR HyperD. Complete removal of Triton X-45 (<2 ppm) was obtained at ratios of 1 g of C18/7 ml of IVIG and 0.44 g of dry SDR HyperD/7 ml of IVIG or above, corresponding to binding capacities in excess of 70 mg/g of C18 and in excess of 159 mg/g of dry SDR HyperD. Residual Triton X-100 was less than 30 ppm at a ratio of 4 g/14 ml of immunoglobulin G (IgG) for the C18 sorbent. Triton X-100 was less than 10 ppm when using SDR HyperD at a ratio of 0.66 g/7 ml of IgG, corresponding to a binding capacity of approximately 106 mg of Triton X-100/g of dry SDR HyperD. Good recoveries of IVIG were achieved in the effluent from both sorbents.     

Mechanisms controlling the temporal degradation of Nek2A and Kif18A by the APC/C–Cdc20 complex

The Anaphase Promoting Complex/Cyclosome (APC/C) in complex with its co‐activator Cdc20 is responsible for targeting proteins for ubiquitin‐mediated degradation during mitosis. The activity of APC/C–Cdc20 is inhibited during prometaphase by the Spindle Assembly Checkpoint (SAC) yet certain substrates escape this inhibition. Nek2A degradation during prometaphase depends on direct binding of Nek2A to the APC/C via a C‐terminal MR dipeptide but whether this motif alone is sufficient is not clear. Here, we identify Kif18A as a novel APC/C–Cdc20 substrate and show that Kif18A degradation depends on a C‐terminal LR motif. However in contrast to Nek2A, Kif18A is not degraded until anaphase showing that additional mechanisms contribute to Nek2A degradation. We find that dimerization via the leucine zipper, in combination with the MR motif, is required for stable Nek2A binding to and ubiquitination by the APC/C. Nek2A and the mitotic checkpoint complex (MCC) have an overlap in APC/C subunit requirements for binding and we propose that Nek2A binds with high affinity to apo‐APC/C and is degraded by the pool of Cdc20 that avoids inhibition by the SAC.     

Investigation of relationship between IL-6 gene variants and hypertension in Turkish population

Hypertension (HT) is a common and life threating health problem worldwide leading to stroke, heart attack and renal failure. It is characterized by elevated blood pressure forced heart load. Human interleukin-6 (IL-6) and C- reactive protein (CRP) are known to be involved in inflammatory processes. IL-6 gene is a polymorphic gene which −174 G/C is a common and −572 G/C is a rare polymorphisms identified in promoter region. Publications on IL-6 gene polymorphisms raised the question whether this gene polymorphisms lead to susceptibility to HT or not. To investigate the effects of IL-6 gene −174 G/C (rs 1800795) and −572 G/C (rs1800796) polymorphisms on plasma IL-6 and CRP levels and their associations with hypertension disease in Turkish population we analyzed −174 G/C and −572 G/C polymorphisms and plasma IL-6 and CRP levels in 111 healthy controls and 108 hypertension patients from Adıyaman, Turkey. We determined the genotypes using polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism and analyzed plasma levels of IL-6 by ELISA and CRP by automated standard biochemical methods. We have found no statistically significant differences between IL-6 gene −174 G/C and −572 G/C genotypes and allelic frequencies and IL-6 and CRP plasma levels and HT (p > 0.05). No CC genotype was found in control subjects for −572 G/C polymorphism. In conclusion, we found relation to −174 G/C and −572 G/C gene variants between neither IL-6 and CRP levels nor hypertension. The −572 G allele and GG genotype are predominant in Turkish population in Adıyaman, Turkey whereas the CC genotype is very rare.     

Combination of urinary kidney injury molecule-1 and interleukin-18 as early biomarker for the diagnosis and progressive assessment of acute kidney injury following cardiopulmonary bypass surgery: a prospective nested case–control study

The aim of this nested case–control study was to assess the combined use of urinary kidney injury molecule (KIM)-1 and interleukin (IL)-18 for acute kidney injury (AKI) after cardiopulmonary bypass surgery (CPB). From a cohort of 122 subjects who underwent CPB, serial urinary KIM-1 and IL-18 concentrations were determined in 30 AKI and 92 non-AKI patients. An increased level of urinary KIM-1 was associated with the occurrence of AKI, whereas an increased level of IL-18 was related to progressive AKI. The combination of these two biomarkers facilitates the early diagnosis and assessment of the likely progression of AKI after CPB.     

Purification of immunoglobulins G by protein A/G affinity membrane chromatography

An affinity membrane grafted with protein A/G or protein A was characterized for human and mouse immunoglobulins G purification. Breakthrough curves up to ligand saturation were measured and used to study the effects of flow velocities, feed solution concentrations and protein A/G versus protein A membranes. Increased flow-rate did not decrease the amount of IgG bound to the membranes. Increased feed solution concentration allowed more IgG to bind prior to breakthrough. Kinetic parameters for immunoglobulins G sorption to immobilized protein A were measured in batch experiments. The static binding capacity was determined to be 6.6 mg ml⁻¹ membrane volume. Finally, this affinity membrane was used to purify IgG from cell culture supernatant. The electrophoresis of the purified IgG fractions did not show any contaminant.     

思连康治疗溃疡性结肠炎的疗效及机制研究

目的研究微生态制剂思连康辅助治疗溃疡性结肠炎的疗效及其可能的机制。方法将溃疡性结肠炎患者79例随机分成治疗组及对照组,治疗组40例,对照组39例。对照组采用常规治疗,治疗组在常规治疗的基础上加用双歧四联活菌制剂——思连康。比较2组治疗前及治疗2个月后患者的临床症状评分、结肠黏膜炎症表现、细胞因子IL-10、IL-18的变化。结果治疗2个月后2组临床症状评分、结肠黏膜炎症评分均较治疗前有明显改善（P〈0.01）,且治疗组临床症状、结肠黏膜炎症改善程度优于对照组（P〈0.01）,IL-10、IL-18的含量治疗前后有明显的变化,IL-10增加,IL-18降低。结论思连康可辅助治疗溃疡性结肠炎,其机制可能是通过调节细胞因子的变化,进一步影响结肠黏膜的免疫功能。     

IL-1018-57-PE40高效表达、纯化及细胞活性之研究

以IL-10的功能短肽(40肽,即IL-10第18号至57号氨基酸)为导向部分与PE40(绿脓杆菌外毒素除去受体结合区后的剩余部分)融合分别构建了IL-101857PE40的胞质和胞周质表达质粒,其中,IL101857PE40在Rosettablue(DE3)中以高效胞质可溶形式表达,在BL21(DE3)pLysS中以胞周质分泌形式表达;表达宿主菌Rosettablue(DE3)超声波破碎后,依次通过硫酸铵盐析、疏水层析、铜离子亲和层析、阴离子交换层析纯化后,得96%重组毒素纯品;细胞活性实验、细胞ELISA和荧光标记实验表明,构建的IL101857PE40符合免疫毒素的作用机理。因此,该实验为PE免疫毒素的规模制备和纯化做了一定的有益的探索。     

The pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-18 is expressed in human adipose tissue and strongly upregulated by TNFalpha in human adipocytes

White adipocytes have been examined as a potential source of interleukin-18 (IL-18), the circulating levels of which are increased in obesity. IL-18 gene expression was evident in human subcutaneous and visceral adipose tissue, and expression occurred in mature adipocytes and the stromal-vascular fraction. Expression of the IL-18 receptor complex (IL-18Ralpha and IL-18Rbeta) and the IL-18 binding protein (IL-18BP) genes was also observed, mirroring that of IL-18. IL-18 mRNA level increased rapidly (within 2h) and dramatically (>900-fold) in response to TNFalpha in human adipocytes differentiated in culture. IL-18 protein was detected in lysates of cultured adipocytes, though not in the medium. There was a small increase in IL-18 in lysates of adipocytes treated with TNFalpha, but the protein was again undetectable in the medium. IL-18 may be part of the inflammatory cascade within adipose tissue; however, human adipocytes do not appear to secrete significant amounts of IL-18.     

IL-18基因转染对大鼠C6胶质瘤细胞生长特性的影响

探讨IL-18基因转染对大鼠C6胶质瘤细胞生长特性的影响。用MTT法和流式细胞术检测C6／IL-18细胞和C6细胞的增殖特性和细胞周期分布。免疫细胞化学检测C6／IL-18细胞和C6细胞的增殖细胞核抗原(PCNA)、波形蛋白表达。结果显示,与C6细胞相比C6／IL-18细胞的增殖能力降低,G0/G1期细胞增多而G2／M期细胞减少;PCNA、波形蛋白表达降低。研究表明,IL-18基因具有抑制C6胶质瘤细胞增殖、降低其恶性程度的作用。     

The effect of tumor necrosis factor alpha (-308G/a) and interferon gamma (+874T/a) polymorphisms on susceptibility to coronary heart disease

Abstract

Background: Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a chronic inflammatory disease, which is still regarded as a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Several studies have suggested that polymorphisms in cytokine genes are associated with the pathogenesis of CHD. The genotype distribution of Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) and interferon gamma (IFN-γ) genes polymorphisms have been shown to be different in various ethnic populations. This study was aimed to investigate the association of TNF-α-308?G/A and IFN-γ?+?874T/A polymorphisms with risk of CHD in an Iranian population.

Methods: A total of 187 unrelated subjects comprised 96 CHD patients and 91 healthy controls were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. The TNF-α-308?G/A and IFN-γ?+?874T/A polymorphisms were genotyped using amplification refractory mutation system-PCR (ARMS-PCR). The chi-square and logistic regression tests were used to calculate the odds ratios (ORs) as a measure of differences in genotype frequencies.

Results: A significant differences in the allelic and genotypic distribution of TNF-α-308?G/A and IFN-γ?+?874T/A polymorphisms was found between CHD patients and healthy controls (P?=?0.017, P?=?0.011, P?=?0.006 and P?=?0.002, respectively). Logistic regression analyses were also revealed statistically significant risk for CHD with respect to TNF-α-308?A and IFN-γ?+?874?T carriers either in crude or after adjustment for potential confounders (P?=?0.003 and P?=?0.006, respectively).

Conclusion: This study provides strong evidence supporting the association of TNF-α-308G/A and IFN-γ?+?874T/A polymorphisms with the increased risk of CHD. Therefore, these two cytokine polymorphisms may play a role in predisposition to coronary heart disease.     

解偶联蛋白-866G/A基因多态性与肥胖关联性的Meta分析

目的:近年来,关于UCP2-866G/A基因多态性与肥胖关系的研究较多,但各研究的结果不尽一致.本文拟采用Meta分析的方法,对已公开发表的有关UCP2-866G/A基因多态性与肥胖的研究进行系统综合定量分析,以期科学的评价UCP2-866G/A基因多态性与肥胖的关系.方法:本研究运用计算机检索万方全文数据库、中国知网、维普数据库、中国生物医学文献数据库、PubMed等数据库收集关于UCP2-866G/A基因多态性与肥胖相关的公开发表的文献,选择OR值及其95％CI作为Meta分析指标.利用Stata10.0软件对各研究结果进行异质性检验和效应值合并计算.结果:根据统一的纳入和剔除标准,纳入14篇文献,共有肥胖者5195例,对照组9735人.在总人群中,UCP2-866G/A位点A/G的OR=0.931 (95％CI:0.884-0.980),AA+GA/GG的OR=0.924 (95％CI:0.859-0.994),AA/GG的OR=0.886 (95％CI:0.797-0.985),GA/GG的OR=0.925 (95％CI:0.856-0.999),有统计学意义.在欧洲人群中,UCP2-866G/A位点A/G的OR=0.912 (95％CI:0.857-0.970),AA+GA/GG的OR=0.882 (95％CI:0.808-0.962),AA/GG的OR=0.846 (95％CI:0.743-0.963),GA/GG的OR=0.893(95％CI:0.814-0.980),有统计学意义.但在亚洲人群中均无统计学意义.结论:我们认为-866G/A基因多态性与欧洲人群的肥胖有关,与亚洲人群的肥胖无关.     

Correlation of G/A -22018 single-nucleotide polymorphism with lactase activity and its usefulness in improving the diagnosis of adult-type hypolactasia among North Indian children

Adult-type hypolactasia (AtH or lactase non-persistence) is the physiological decline in lactase activity that manifests in majority of the world’s population after weaning. Recently, various single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) upstream of lactase gene (LCT) have been suggested to be associated with AtH or the lactase persistent trait in different human populations. C/T -13910 SNP was found be completely associated with AtH in Finnish population, and G/A -22018 SNP was found to be strongly, but not completely, associated with AtH. The aim of this study was to correlate G/A -22018 SNP with intestinal lactase activity in North Indian children. These children were also genotyped for C/T -13910 SNP. We also examined the differences in milk consumption and milk-related clinical symptoms in children with different genotypes of G/A -22018 and C/T -13910 SNPs. Intestinal biopsies were obtained from 231 children aged 2–16 years undergoing routine endoscopy for various abdominal complaints. The biopsies were assayed for lactase, sucrase, and maltase activities and genotyped for G/A -22018 and C/T -13910 SNPs using restriction fragment length polymorphism and DNA sequencing analysis. There was a significant correlation between lactase activity and different genotypes of G/A -22018 SNP. Children with G/G -22018 genotype had low lactase activity. With a reference value of <10 U/g protein (lactase activity) to be indicative of AtH, the sensitivity and specificity of genetic test based on G/A -22018 SNP was 94.4 and 94.1 %, respectively. Furthermore, the consumption of milk was lower in children with G/G -22018 genotype. Flatulence was the only symptom significantly more frequent among the children with G/G -22018 genotype compared to those with G/A and A/A -22018 genotypes. However, most of the children with G/G -22018 genotype seem to tolerate small amounts of milk without any significant difference in gastrointestinal symptoms from those with G/A and A/A -22018 genotypes.     

IL-18与过敏性疾病

IL-18属IL-1家族成员,最初被命名为IFN—γ诱导因子。一般认为参与Th1型应答,在IL-12共同作用下,IL-18强烈诱导Th1型细胞因予的产生,如IFN—γ、TNF-α,导致组织损伤。然而,IL-18在一定的条件下也能诱导Th2型免疫应答,它能直接刺激肥大细胞、嗜碱性粒细胞产生IL-4,释放组胺;在IL-2的协助下,刺激NK细胞和T细胞产生更多IL-4和IL-13,诱导B细胞产生IgE,在过敏性疾病炎症反应中起着重要作用。