Schistosoma mansoni: The role of the complement C3-activating system in the cercaricidal action of normal serum

Living Schistosoma mansoni cercariae incubated with normal serum from several species were damaged, as revealed by immobilization of their tails, uptake of methylene blue dye and the incapacity to infect appropriate vertebrate hosts. The following data indicate that the cercaricidal action of normal sera is dependent on the complement system, activation of the system proceeding through the alternate (properdin) pathway: (a) consumption of appreciable amounts of total hemolytic complement during the incubation of fresh serum with living cercariae; (b) the preferential consumption of the late reacting components and except for human C₄, only limited consumption of the classical early components; (c) the inactivity of sera depleted of C₃ or properdin; (d) the selective requirement for the presence of Mg²⁺ in the incubation mixture; (e) the full cercaricidal effect of C₄—deficient guinea pig serum; and (f) the conversion of C₃ after incubation of normal serum with the cercariae to electrophoretically faster migrating products. Immunofluorescence analyses indicated that the structures responsible for the complement activation are present in the cercarial coat.     

缺氧条件下FMMU白化豚鼠和杂色豚鼠心肌线粒体形态变化比较研究

目的　比较研究在缺氧条件下FMMU白化豚鼠和杂色豚鼠心肌线粒体的形态变化。方法　将FMMU白化豚鼠和杂色豚鼠置于常压缺氧舱内分别缺氧 7d、14d、2 1d ,复制常压缺氧模型 ,分别取FMMU白化豚鼠和杂色豚鼠心肌 ,电镜下观察心肌线粒体形态的变化。结果　在同一缺氧时间 ,二者的超微结构变化程度不同 ;在不同缺氧时间 ,同种豚鼠的变化程度也不同。结论　在缺氧条件下 ,FMMU白化豚鼠心肌线粒体的变化程度较杂色豚鼠轻 ,提示可能白化豚鼠对缺氧的耐受性优于杂色豚鼠     

中国广州人备解素因子B遗传多态现象

本文应用高压琼脂糖电泳,继以免疫固定技术,对259名居住在广州市无亲缘关系的健康成年人进行了BF多态性分析。除了SS、FS、FF和SS07外,还观察到2种罕见杂合型,暂命名为SSGI和SFG2。计算出的基因频率分别为:FB~*S∶0.8668,BF~*F∶0.11979 BF~*S07∶0.0077,BF~*SG1∶0.0019,BF~*FG2∶0.0039。家系调查证实BF FG2确系一独立的变异型,并显示常染色体共显性遗传方式。     

我国瑶、汉、壮、苗、维五个民族补体成份B因子多态性的调查报告

用琼脂糖凝胶高压电泳及免疫固定技术对我国瑶、汉、壮、苗、维五个民族人群的补体B因子(Bf)的多态性进行了检测,结果显示,这五个民族的Bf基因频率均以s型最高,但参差不齐。从高到低的顺序是瑶0.9071,汉0.8727,壮0.8426,苗0.7667,维0.6622。BfF基因频率其次,但也高低不一,从高到低的顺序是维0.2680,苗0.2000,壮0.1343,汉0.1159,瑶0.0929。频率居第三位的是BfSO7,差别显著,维0.0586,苗0.0333,壮0.0232,汉0.0091,瑶0.0000。在罕见型方面,220例份汉族人中发现一例SO45杂合子,222例份维族中检出4例FO65及1例F1杂合子。本文结合我国其他民族及全球大量检测数据进行了一些对比讨论。     

Identification of tubular heparan sulfate as a docking platform for the alternative complement component properdin in proteinuric renal disease

Properdin binds to proximal tubular epithelial cells (PTEC) and activates the complement system via the alternative pathway in vitro. Cellular ligands for properdin in the kidney have not yet been identified. Because properdin interacts with solid-phase heparin, we investigated whether heparan sulfate proteoglycans (HSPG) could be the physiological ligands of properdin. Kidneys from proteinuric rats showed colocalization of syndecan-1, a major epithelial HSPG, and properdin in the apical membranes of PTEC, which was not seen in control renal tissue. In vitro, PTEC did not constitutively express properdin. However, exogenous properdin binds to these cells in a dose-dependent fashion. Properdin binding was prevented by heparitinase pretreatment of the cells and was dose-dependently inhibited by exogenous heparin. ELISA and surface plasmon resonance spectroscopy (BIAcore) showed a strong dose-dependent interaction between heparan sulfate (HS) and properdin (K(d) = 128 nm). Pretreatment of HSPG with heparitinase abolished this interaction in ELISA. Competition assays, using a library of HS-like polysaccharides, showed that sulfation pattern, chain length, and backbone composition determine the interaction of properdin with glycosaminoglycans. Interestingly, two nonanticoagulant heparin derivatives inhibited properdin-HS interaction in ELISA and BIAcore. Incubation of PTEC with human serum as complement source led to complement activation and deposition of C3 on the cells. This C3 deposition is dependent on the binding of properdin to HS as shown by heparitinase pretreatment of the cells. Our data identify tubular HS as a novel docking platform for alternative pathway activation via properdin, which might play a role in proteinuric renal damage. Our study also suggests nonanticoagulant heparinoids may provide renoprotection in complement-dependent renal diseases.     

Ubiquinone systems of the genus Cladosporium and morphologically similar taxa

Abstract We measured adenosine deaminase (ADA) activity in a guinea pig model of Legionella pneumophila infection. Female Hartley guinea pigs were inoculated intraperitoneally with one-quarter of the LD₅₀ dose of L. pneumophila Philadelphia-1 strain. Control groups were inoculated with clinical isolates of Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae or Klebsiella pneumoniae . Each group consisted of 5 animals. ADA activity in plasma was assayed calorimetrically before and at various intervals after infection by measuring the amount of ammonia produced after adnosine was added to plasma samples. ADA activity before inoculation was 25.6±6.0 IU/1, it reached 174.4±60.0 IU/1 on day 3 after inoculation of L. pneumophila . ADA activity returned to normal levels on day 14. ADA activity did not increase significantly in guinea pigs infected with the other types of bacteria. These findings suggest that measurement of plasma ADA activity may be useful for the diagnosis of Legionella infection.     

蜂胶提取物的安全性试验研究

目的 探讨蜂胶的乙醇提取物（EEP）的安全性。方法 用0.5％的EEP对家兔进行皮肤急性毒性试验、皮肤刺激试验以及对豚鼠的过敏试验。结果 EEP低剂量、高剂量皮肤破损组和对照组皮肤破损组各有一只家免,在24 h观察到皮肤破损处微红,48 h消失,其余各实验兔的皮肤、毛发、眼、粘膜、呼吸、中枢神经系统均无任何中毒表现;按照皮肤刺激反应强度,评价标准,完整皮肤组平均分为0,判为无刺激性;破损皮肤组平均分值为033＜0.50,亦判为无刺激性;A组空白对照组和B组EEP组动物均无红斑和水肿反应,判为无致敏性。结论 蜂胶提取物EEP在对实验动物体外寄生虫净化中安全、无毒、无刺激。     

Immune Potential of a Novel Multiple-epitope Vaccine to FMDV Type Asia 1 in Guinea Pigs and Sheep

To develop a safe and efficient recombinant subunit vaccine to foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) type Asia 1 in sheep, a tandem repeated multiple-epitope gene consisting of residues 137-160 and 197-211 of the VP1 gene of FMDV was designed and artificially synthesized. The biologically functional molecule, the ovine IgG heavy constant region (oIgG) as a protein carrier was introduced for design of the multiple-epitope recombinant vaccine and recombinant expression plasmids pET-30a-RE and pET-30a-RE-oIgG we...     

光照度对豚鼠屈光发育的影响

目的探讨豚鼠在不同光照度照明条件下(10 000,500,5 lx,白色光,色温6000 K)的屈光发育状况,以比较光照度对豚鼠屈光发育的影响。方法 30只3周龄的豚鼠(英国种三色豚鼠),随机分为强光组10只、对照组10只和弱光组10只,分别置于10 000、500、5 lx三种光照度环境下,光照周期为12/12 h(早6:00～晚6:00)。于实验前及光照12周末分别用带状检影计、A超测定仪、角膜曲率计对豚鼠右眼重复进行眼球的生物学测量(包括屈光度、眼轴、角膜曲率)。光照12周结束后处死豚鼠取右眼球行高效液相色谱分析,对不同时间点的组间测量数据采用单因素方差分析,以P<0.05为差异有统计学意义。结果光照前不同组间生物学测量参数差异无显著性(P>0.05)。光照12周后,强光组屈光度为(4.03±1.59)D,同光照前相比发生(0.45±1.65)D的变化,对照组屈光度为(2.15±2.01)D,发生(2.28±0.66)D的变化,强光组同对照组相比远视度数偏高约1.50 D,两者差异有显著性(P<0.05);强光组眼轴增长(0.54±0.10)mm,对照组为(0.76±0.05)mm,强光组较对照组眼轴长度延长较慢,差异有显著性(P<0.05);光照后不同组角膜曲率半径均增加,但组间变化差异无显著性(P>0.05);强光组视网膜多巴胺含量平均为(148.70±22.44)nmol/g,对照组为(44.50±12.45)nmol/g,两者差异有显著性(P<0.001)。光照12周后弱光组较对照组相比,无论是屈光度、曲率、眼轴以及视网膜多巴胺含量均无统计学差异(P>0.05)。结论强光可以引起豚鼠眼球眼轴增长减缓,正视化进展减慢,屈光度数偏远视,弱光对豚鼠的屈光发育没有影响。强光照射后可以引起豚鼠视网膜多巴胺含量增加,可能为强光引起豚鼠正视化进展减缓的机制之一。     

基于脂代谢特点建立豚鼠动脉粥样硬化模型优势的研究进展

动脉粥样硬化（AS）在全球的发病率逐年升高,有关AS 的研究也越来越深入,合适的动物模型是研究动脉粥样硬化机制和药物研发的关键环节。在众多动物模型中豚鼠作为动脉粥样硬化的研究对象存在众多优势,主要体现在血浆脂蛋白的构成比例、胆固醇的转运形式、肝脏中胆固醇的存在形式与比例、对外源性胆固醇的敏感性、胆固醇与脂蛋白代谢过程中关键酶的活性变化等方面。本综述基于脂代谢特点,对比分析这几个方面内容来阐述豚鼠作为动脉粥样硬化动物模型的优势。     

豚鼠：一种良好的高脂血症模型动物

从豚鼠血浆脂蛋白组成、胆固醇和脂蛋白代谢特点等方面阐述了豚鼠与人类的相似性,并对其高脂血症模型的优势进行了评价,为构建豚鼠高脂血症模型并应用于降脂及抗动脉粥样硬化药物的研究提供参考。     

FMMU白化豚鼠免疫学特性研究

目的　通过测定补体含量、免疫球蛋白含量、淋巴细胞的转化率及红细胞免疫功能 ,比较FMMU白化豚鼠和花色豚鼠的免疫学特性。方法　利用自动生化分析仪测定FMMU白化豚鼠和普通花色豚鼠的免疫球蛋白含量 (IgG、IgA、IgM)、C3、C4含量及总补体水平 ;利用淋巴细胞转化实验测定淋巴细胞的转化率 ;利用红细胞免疫复合物 (immunocomplex ,IC)花环形成试验测定两种豚鼠红细胞免疫粘附功能。结果　FMMU白化豚鼠血清中免疫球蛋白含量 (IgG、IgA、IgM)、C3、C4含量及补体总活性均显著低于花色豚鼠 ;FMMU白化豚鼠淋巴细胞转化率比花色豚鼠略低 ;FMMU白化豚鼠红细胞C3bR花环形成率与花色豚鼠差异无显著性 (P >0 0 5 )。而RBC IC花环率显著低于花色豚鼠 (P <0 0 5 )。结论　封闭群FMMU白化豚鼠具有独特的免疫学特性 ,总体免疫学功能低于花色豚鼠。     

YNS益肤面霜对豚鼠皮肤变态反应及肠道菌群的影响

建立豚鼠皮肤变态反应模型,并使用YNS益肤面霜对皮肤变态反应模型进行干预,探讨这种面霜对改善及修复受损皮肤的作用及其对豚鼠肠道菌群的影响。

豚鼠24只,随机分成4组：对照组、阳性组、化妆品组和治疗组,每组6只。致敏接触后进行激发反应。提取4组豚鼠粪便标本DNA,使用16S rRNA高通量测序检测肠道菌群构成。

治疗组豚鼠皮肤致敏率为16.7%。益肤面霜治疗对肠道菌群alpha多样性影响不大,但有降低厚壁菌门（Firmicutes）与拟杆菌门（Bacteroidetes）比值（F/B）及粪球菌属（Coprococcus）相对丰度的趋势,有利于皮肤变态反应豚鼠肠道菌群组成的恢复。

YNS益肤面霜对皮肤具有改善及修复作用,并对豚鼠肠道菌群具有一定影响。

     

Toxoplasma gondii: Electron microscopic study on the dye test reaction

When intact Toxoplasma trophozoites were stained with isotonic alkaline methylene blue solution, the organelles rich in nucleic acid, i.e., nucleus, free and membrane-bound ribosomes appeared as electron dense areas. When the parasites were incubated with the anti-Toxoplasma antibody and the accessory factor, swelling of the surface membrane occurred first, followed by destruction of the inner structures. In the dye test positive parasites, there were no definite organelles recognizable, as there were in the intact parasites. By the negative staining method, holes (defects) with dark central portions were observed on the surface of the parasites treated with the antibody and the accessory factor, the diameter of the holes measuring about 10–11 nm. These holes, which tended to occur in clusters, were each surrounded by a clear ring.     

Detection of guinea pig macrophages by a new CD68 monoclonal antibody, PM-1K

A new monoclonal antibody, PM-1K, was raised against 24-h cultured human peritoneal macrophages. In immunohistochemical assays, PM-1K recognized freshly isolated blood monocytes and most tissue macrophages as well as myeloid dendritic cells such as Langerhans cells and interdigitating cells. The molecular size of the antigen recognized by PM-1K was determined to be 110 kD by means of immunoaffinity purification. Because this affinity-purified antigen recognized by PM-1K was also recognized by anti-CD68 antibodies, it is believed to be one of the heterogeneous molecules of the CD68 antigen. Analysis showed interspecies reactivity of PM-1K with macrophages from guinea pigs, pigs, bovine species, and monkeys. Among these macrophages, those of the guinea pig reacted strongly with PM-1K. Patterns of PM-1K immunostaining in guinea pig tissues were similar to those found in human tissues. Studies with the immunoelectron microscope revealed reaction products of PM-1K in the cytoplasm, especially around endosomes. Since only a few antibodies are available to label guinea pig macrophages, PM-1K is considered to be one of the most suitable antibodies to examine macrophages in experimental guinea pig models.     

豚鼠高脂血症模型的建立及机制探讨

目的建立豚鼠高脂血症模型,探讨模型形成机制并与大鼠模型进行比较。方法豚鼠模型和大鼠模型1组用低胆固醇（0.1%）饲料诱导,大鼠模型2组用高胆固醇（1%）饲料诱导,连续诱导4周。第3、4周分别取血测定血清脂质水平及CETP表达,4周末剖取肝脏检测肝脏FC、TG、ACAT、CYP7A1等指标。动态观察两种动物形成高脂血症状况。结果与对照组比较,豚鼠模型组于第3周血清TC、LDL-C、TG分别升高3.92倍、3.75倍和1.24倍,4周末血清CETP表达、肝脏ACAT活性明显增加,但肝CYP7A1水平变化不大。大鼠模型1组经低胆固醇饲料诱导4周,血脂水平变化不明显,模型2组经高胆固醇饲料诱导于第3周血清TC、LDL-C分别升高1.24倍和1.54倍,明显低于同期豚鼠模型组,4周末大鼠两个模型组肝CYP7A1活性显著增强,血清TG、CETP水平、肝ACAT活性均未见明显变化。结论豚鼠对高脂饲料较大鼠敏感,是一种比大鼠更理想的高血脂模型动物,模型形成机制与血清CETP表达、肝ACAT及CYP7A1活性变化密切相关。     

副猪嗜血杆菌血清4、13和14型TbpA对豚鼠的交互免疫保护性

【背景】副猪嗜血杆菌(Haemophilusparasuis,HPS)是猪革拉瑟氏病(Gl?sser?sdisease)的病原体,目前在对该病的防控中,由于长期使用抗生素产生的耐药性以及灭活疫苗缺乏交互免疫保护力,亟待寻求新的方法来解决这一问题。【目的】探究不同血清型HPS转铁结合蛋白A (TbpA)对豚鼠的交互免疫保护性,为进一步用仔猪开展相关研究奠定基础。【方法】采用HPS血清型4、13和14型重组TbpA以0.1mg/只、经2次间隔期为20d的免疫后,检测豚鼠血清IgG抗体和细胞因子(IL-2、IL-5、IL-8、IFN-γ、MCP-1、TNF-α)水平;以HPS血清型4、13和14型菌株5 LD50剂量腹腔攻毒,检查病理组织学变化及其免疫保护率。【结果】HPS血清型4、13和14型重组TbpA均能诱导豚鼠产生较高水平的特异性抗体IgG,并使细胞因子显著升高。HPS血清型4、13和14型重组TbpA在免疫后均能对豚鼠产生交互免疫保护,其中HPS血清型13型TbpA免疫组的交互免疫保护率最高,对血清型4、14型HPS均为50.0%,对相同血清型HPS的免疫保护率也最高,达到83.3%,病理组织学检查显示与HPS血清型4、14型TbpA免疫组相比,13型TbpA免疫组的组织切片病理变化与攻毒对照组之间差异更明显。【结论】HPS血清型4、13和14型TbpA均能诱导豚鼠的体液免疫和相关细胞因子的分泌,产生交互免疫保护力,其中HPS血清型13型Tbp A的交互免疫保护力最强,可作为一种新的疫苗候选抗原。     

Transport of bacteria across and along the large intestinal lumen of guinea pigs

Flow cytometry was used to observe the transport of fluorescently labelled viable bacteria in the large intestinal lumen of guinea pigs after the injection of the bacteria into the proximal colon. Bacteria were transported along the radial and longitudinal axes of the intestine and were separated from dietary residue, accumulated, and then transported back to the caecum. These observations, together with the heterogeneous distribution of bacterial species and chemical composition across and along the large intestine, suggest that there are several different microenvironments within the intestinal lumen between which bacteria and/or dietary residues move. The existence of different microenvironments within the intestinal lumen is consistent with poor mixing of the digesta within the large intestine of pigs and chickens.