黄唇蜾赢蜂蜂毒中两个过敏原全长基因的克隆、序列分析和表达

为了进一步研究透明质酸酶的过敏活性,利用昆虫杆状病毒成功地表达了黄唇蜾赢蜂Rhynehium brunneum蜂毒的透明质酸酶。根据已报道的胡蜂科透明质酸酶和抗原5基因的氨基酸保守序列,设计合成简并引物,利用反转录多聚酶链式反应（RT—PCR）技术扩增了黄唇蜾赢蜂蜂毒透明质酸酶和抗原5的基因片段,利用RACE技术进一步获得了它们的全长基因（GenBank登录号分别为EU624135和EU624136）。按照过敏原的命名法则,分别命名为Rhyb2和Rhyb5。序列比对分析发现,这两个基因与胡蜂科的相应序列高度相似,说明对胡蜂蜂毒过敏的人群也可能对蜾赢蜂蜂毒有交叉过敏反应。但进一步分析发现,黄唇蜾赢蜂蜂毒透明质酸酶的B细胞决定表位显著不同,9个保守性氨基酸在蜾赢蜂中仅保留了3个,而且缺乏两个关键的精氨酸;黄唇蜾赢蜂蜂毒抗原5序列N端的二级结构和具有过敏活性的常见黄胡蜂Vespula vulgaris蜂毒的抗原5显著不同,有可能因此而缺失依赖其N端二级结构的B细胞决定表位。据此认为,蜾赢蜂蜂毒透明质酸酶和抗原5很可能是天然弱化的过敏原,在过敏原特异性免疫治疗上具有潜在的应用价值。     

黄唇蜾蠃蜂蜂毒中两个过敏原全长基因的克隆、序列分析和表达

为了进一步研究透明质酸酶的过敏活性,利用昆虫杆状病毒成功地表达了黄唇蜾蠃蜂Rhynchium brunneum蜂毒的透明质酸酶。根据已报道的胡蜂科透明质酸酶和抗原5基因的氨基酸保守序列,设计合成简并引物,利用反转录多聚酶链式反应（RT-PCR）技术扩增了黄唇蜾蠃蜂蜂毒透明质酸酶和抗原5的基因片段,利用RACE技术进一步获得了它们的全长基因（GenBank登录号分别为EU624135和EU624136）。按照过敏原的命名法则,分别命名为Rhy b 2和Rhy b 5。序列比对分析发现,这两个基因与胡蜂科的相应序列高度相似,说明对胡蜂蜂毒过敏的人群也可能对蜾蠃蜂蜂毒有交叉过敏反应。但进一步分析发现,黄唇蜾蠃蜂蜂毒透明质酸酶的B细胞决定表位显著不同,9个保守性氨基酸在蜾蠃蜂中仅保留了3个,而且缺乏两个关键的精氨酸;黄唇蜾蠃蜂蜂毒抗原5序列N端的二级结构和具有过敏活性的常见黄胡蜂Vespula vulgaris蜂毒的抗原5显著不同,有可能因此而缺失依赖其N端二级结构的B细胞决定表位。据此认为,蜾蠃蜂蜂毒透明质酸酶和抗原5很可能是天然弱化的过敏原,在过敏原特异性免疫治疗上具有潜在的应用价值。     

安徽省两株流行性出血热病毒杂交瘤单克隆抗体性质的比较

两个流行性出血热病毒(EHFV)单克隆抗休(McAb)的性质是不同的,1Hg是血凝抑制抗体,2B_7则不然。前者对14株不同来源EHFV抗原部有免疫荧光反应,后者只对9株起反应,对5株不起反应。这意味着14株EHFV都具有血凝素(HAN)的抗原决定簇,但是1H_8对它呈现不同的活性。     

类球红细菌的免疫活性评价

目的 :评价类球红细菌的免疫活性。方法 :巨噬细胞吞噬试验、淋巴细胞转化试验、IL- 2的诱生和检测试验。结果 :类球红细菌 1号株具有调节和增强巨噬细胞吞噬功能 ,表现在免疫抑制组小鼠用光合细胞灌胃数周后 ,腹腔巨噬细胞吞噬百分率提高 6 1% ,吞噬指数提高 5 9% (P<0 .0 1)。在体外实验中 ,光合细菌三种不同抗原 (Ag1 、Ag2 、Ag3 )在一定程度上都有刺激脾淋巴细胞转化功能 ,特别是 Ag3 作用更为明显 ;在正常组 ,刺激指数提高了 6 5 % ;免疫抑制组 ,提高了 38% (P<0 .0 5 )。不管在正常组或免疫抑制组 ,Ag1 、Ag2 、Ag3 都具有诱生脾淋巴细胞产生 IL- 2的活性 ,其中 Ag2 的活性较明显 .结论 :类球红细菌 1号株对机体有一定的免疫活性。     

群特异性蓝舌病病毒单克隆抗体的制备和鉴定

目的：制备群特异性抗蓝舌病病毒（BTV）单克隆抗体,并对其特性进行鉴定,为建立检测BTV抗原及抗体的ELISA方法奠定基础。方法：用纯化的BTV颗粒为免疫抗原免疫BALB/c鼠,以大肠杆菌表达的VP7蛋白作为筛选抗原,用间接ELISA法筛选杂交瘤细胞株;选取抗体效价最高的一株制备BTV单克隆抗体,以该抗体为捕获抗体与8种不同血清型BTV进行ELISA反应,结果与细胞病变反应进行比对;以该抗体为竞争抗体,与12种不同血清型绵羊BTV抗血清进行竞争ELISA反应,并将结果与参比c-ELISA试剂盒结果进行比对。结果：筛选出5株稳定分泌BTV单克隆抗体的杂交瘤细胞株,并选其中一株（3E2）制备了高纯度的单克隆抗体;该单抗用于检测不同血清型BTV,与细胞病变反应结果完全相符;用于检测不同血清型绵羊BTV抗血清,其结果与参比c-ELISA试剂盒符合率为100%,与鹿流行性出血热病毒抗原和抗体均无交叉反应。结论：制备的BTV单克隆抗体具有良好的群特异性,可用于检测不同血清型BTV抗原及BTV抗体。     

三株抗恶性疟单克隆抗体(M26-32，F5-3F9，F5-4E9)的鉴定

用约氏疟原虫和恶性疟原虫免疫BALB／c小鼠,取其脾细胞与sP2／o细胞融合,获得11株抗恶性疟原虫红内期的单克隆抗体(McAb)。以多种疟原虫(恶性疟,间日疟,卵圆疟,诺氏疟、食蟹猴疟和约氏疟)的感染血片为抗原,进行间接免疫荧光测定(IFA),发现有3株McAb(M26—32,F5—3F9,F5—4E9)与所试6种疟原虫均发生阳性荧光反应。其中M26—32除能与中国海南岛的2个恶性疟分离株结合外,与东南亚、非洲、拉丁美洲的6个恶性疟分离株及卢旺达临床病人周围血中的环状体亦呈阳性反应。在与我国不同地区的间日疟反应时,几株McAb的IFA结果不同,提示不同间日疟原虫株的抗原成分有所差异。这些McAb与马媾疫锥虫和弓浆虫均无交叉免疫荧光反应。因此可能用于检测病人血中的微量疟原虫抗原,为早期诊断疟疾提供有力的工具,并可能用于鉴定不同地区的间日疟原虫。恶性疟原虫体外生长抑制试验结果表明,McAb M26—32能部分抑制疟原虫对。H－亮氨酸的掺入,并能延缓原虫血症的上升,在疟疾保护性免疫中可能起一定作用。     

不同生态型芦苇Rubisco免疫学特性差异

以河西走廊荒漠地区不同生态型芦苇为研究材料,提取并纯化得Rubisco蛋白,经SDS-PAGE凝胶电泳将Rubisco大、小亚基分离,用Rubisco全酶蛋白及其大、小亚基分别注射昆明系雄性小白鼠制备抗体,经Western-blotting鉴定结果表明:(1)水芦Rubisco全酶抗体可与水芦、沙芦及菠菜Rubisco大亚基发生反应,而与小亚基均未见显色反应,且水芦显色最深,沙芦略浅,菠菜最浅;(2)水芦、沙芦Rubisco大亚基抗体可与水芦、沙芦、菠菜大亚基发生抗原交叉反应,且均不与小亚基发生反应,并且其与菠菜Rubisco大亚基的反应程度明显低于水芦和沙芦;(3)用与Rubisco大亚基抗体同样的制备方法,均未检测到水芦、沙芦Rubisco小亚基抗体的产生;(4)菠菜Rubisco全酶抗体可与菠菜、水芦、沙芦、水稻Rubisco大亚基均发生抗原交叉反应,但仅与其自身小亚基反应,且与菠菜Rubisco大亚基显色反应最深,水稻略浅,沙芦、水芦稍有反应.由此说明,水芦、沙芦Rubisco全酶蛋白及其大亚基免疫学特性差异较小,而与双子叶植物菠菜相比差异较大;水芦、沙芦Rubisco蛋白免疫化学决定簇的差异主要决定于小亚基上,且其小亚基不具有抗原活性或抗原活性较弱.     

发酵支原体M161Ag的研究进展

发酵支原体是一类没有细胞壁的原核细胞型微生物。作为艾滋病的协同刺激因子,其作用机制至今未明,近年来研究发现发酵支原体的膜表面有一种膜脂蛋白抗原物质,称M161Ag,它可激活单核/巨噬细胞系统的细胞,从而释放多种促炎性细胞因子,如白细胞介素1β,肿瘤坏死因子α,白细胞介素6,10,12,一氧化氮;还可通过旁路途径激活补体系统,致宿主细胞产生炎症反应和天然免疫,另外,M161Ag还促使未成熟的树突细胞成熟,通过树突细胞的抗原呈递作用,介导宿主细胞的特异性免疫应答。本文重点介绍M161Ag的功能及其与配体相互作用的信号传递途径。     

肠道菌共同抗原(ECA)(续四)

<正> 九、其它交叉反应及有关抗原 各种“共同”抗原 其它在不同细菌间的共同或“交叉反应”抗原曾有记述,有些与ECA可能相同,有些与之有明显的区别。 Brodhage氏记述过一种血清学上的交叉反应性,大概是由ECA引起的,他称之为共同或“C”抗原。肠道菌中的ECA系用细菌的尿素提取物做间接血凝测定。出现这些交叉反应的抗血清是一种抗宋内氏志贺氏菌血清,大概含有抗ECA。宋内氏志贺氏菌培养物常常含有一部分R变种,这些菌具有R1型LPS核心,与ECA的免疫原性形式相连。 所有革兰氏阴性菌的外膜具有一种相似的成分:LPS,(脂)蛋白,和脂类。LPS代表O抗原的差别,它是形成大肠艾希氏菌及     

镰孢体外抗原的电泳及免疫印渍分析

用SDS-PAGE及免疫印渍法分析了三种镰孢的体外抗原(exoantigen)和菌丝体可溶性蛋白质的部分特性,并研究了培养基对体外蛋白质含量的影响。结果表明,在电泳分析中,三种镰孢体外抗原及菌丝体可溶性蛋白质均具有各自菌种的特征,可作为菌种分类鉴定的重要指标。免疫印渍分析显示,体外抗原更适于用作免疫分类鉴定的指标,因为用体外抗原免疫动物所产生的抗体的特异性比菌丝体可溶性蛋白质要好。三种镰孢的体外抗原的抗体与种间菌株均有程度不等的交叉反应,但却不与谷物发生任何交叉反应,可用于谷物中镰孢的快速检测。在镰孢体外抗原中,能刺激机体产生抗体的抗原分子量在28000以上。葡萄糖酵母膏培养基比蔗糖硫酸铵培养基更适于体外抗原的产生。     

Recombinant allergens with reduced allergenicity but retaining immunogenicity of the natural allergens: hybrids of yellow jacket and paper wasp venom allergen antigen 5s

The homologous venom allergen Ag 5s from the yellow jacket (Vespula vulgaris) and paper wasp (Polistes annularis) have 59% sequence identity of their respective 204 and 205 amino acid residues, and they have low degrees of antigenic cross-reactivity in insect allergic patients and in animal models. Hybrids containing different segments of these two vespid Ag 5s were expressed in yeast. Circular dichroism spectroscopy suggests the hybrids to have the secondary structure of natural Ag 5. Inhibition ELISA with human and murine Abs suggests the hybrids to have the discontinuous B cell epitopes of the natural Ag 5 but with an altered epitope density. The hybrids were immunogenic in mice for B and T cell responses to both Ag 5s. The N-terminal region of Ag 5 was found to contain its dominant B cell epitope(s). Hybrids containing 10-49 residues of yellow jacket Ag 5 showed 100- to 3000-fold reduction in allergenicity when tested by histamine release assay with basophils of yellow jacket-sensitive patients. Our findings suggest that hybrids represent a useful approach to map the discontinuous B cell epitope-containing regions of proteins. They also suggest that Ag 5 hybrids may be useful immunotherapeutic reagents in man.     

Characterization of the major allergens purified from the venom of the paper wasp Polistes gallicus

Allergic reactions to vespid stings are one of the major causes of IgE-mediated anaphylaxis. Vespa and Vespula venoms are closely related; Polistes venom is more distantly related and its allergens are less well studied. There is limited cross-reactivity between Polistes and the other vespid venoms because of differences in the epitopes on the allergen molecules.In this study, the major allergens of Polistes gallicus are isolated and characterized. P. gallicus venom contains four major allergens: phospholipase, antigen 5 (Ag5), hyaluronidase and protease that were characterized by mass spectrometry and specific binding to IgE. The complete amino acid sequence of Ag5 and the sequence of the N-terminal region of phospholipase were also determined. The alignment of Ag5 from P. gallicus (European species) and Polistes annularis (American species) shows an 85% identity that increases to 98% within the same subgenus. This could suggest the presence of specific epitopes on Ag5 molecule being the variations on the superficial loops. The features of the P. gallicus allergens could explain the partial cross-reactivity found between the American and European Polistes venoms, and suggest that the use of European Polistes venoms would improve the diagnostic specificity and the therapy of European patients and of North American patients sensitized by European Polistes.     

Protein allergens of white-faced hornet, yellow hornet, and yellow jacket venoms.

White-faced hornet, yellow hornet, and yellow jacket venoms have very similar protein compositions; each contains mainly three basic proteins. Two of these proteins have hyaluronidase and phospholipase activities and the third one, designated as antigen 5, is of as yet unidentified biochemical function. These three proteins have molecular weights of about 45 000, 35 000, and 25 000, respectively. The three proteins of white-faced hornet venom have been purified to near homogeneity, while this is the case only for antigen 5 of yellow hornet and yellow jacket venoms. Strong antigenic cross-reaction of the hyaluronidase from these three vespid venoms was observed using specific rabbit anti-venom sera, while weak cross-reactions of phospholipases and of antigen 5s were observed. All three proteins are active as allergens to varying degrees in vespid sensitive individuals. With each vespid venom its antigen 5 seems to be the major allergen. The results help to clarify the commonly observed varying degrees of multiple sensitivity of people to different vespids.     

Immunochemical studies of dextran coupled ragweed pollen allergen, antigen E.

The major allergen of ragweed pollen antigen E has been coupled to periodate oxidized dextrans, followed with sodium borohydride reduction to stabilize the linkages. Two products having molecular weights of about 100,000 and 140,000 were prepared, and the molar ratio of dextran to antigen E in both products was the same in the range of 2–5. The antigenic and the allergenic activities of the products were on a molar basis about seven to eight fold less than those of antigen E. On dextranase digestion of the products, their biological activities were restored. The products were immunogenic in rabbits to stimulate the formation of antibodies reacting with antigen E and with dextran.     

Allergenic and immunogenic properties of industrial dust of the cotton factory

The results of the determination of the allergenic and immunogenic properties of industrial dust of the cotton factory complex are presented. The antigen of industrial dust consists of, at least, 5 antigenic components. The presence of common antigenic determinants in the antigen of industrial dust and in cotton pollen antigen has been established. The administration of relatively large doses of the allergen according to a shortened schedule has been experimentally shown to enhance the curative effectiveness of specific therapy.     

扁豆过敏原LenC3蛋白B细胞抗原表位预测及同源建模

目的：通过应用生物信息学软件模拟、分析预测扁豆过敏原Len c 3蛋白的结构、性质及B 细胞抗原表位, 为探索基于扁豆过敏原Len c 3 抗原表位的改造提供依据。方法：从Uniprot 蛋白质数据库中得到扁豆过敏原Len c 3的氨基酸序列,通过生物信息学软件Swiss-Model及Swiss-PdbViewer 4.0 模拟和分析扁豆过敏原Len c 3蛋白的结构,使用DNAStar软件对其B细胞抗原表位进行模拟、分析预测。结果：扁豆过敏原Len c 3蛋白为疏水性蛋白,在氨基酸残基第7-26 位有一跨膜区,Ramachandran 图评估扁豆过敏原Len c 3蛋白的三维结构显示其空间构象稳定,Len c 3蛋白潜在的B细胞抗原表位为35-36,48-50,66-71,87-90。结论：本研究通过对扁豆过敏原Len c 3蛋白进行生物信息学分析获得了该过敏原的结构、性质及潜在的B 细胞抗原表位,为进一步了解和掌握扁豆过敏原Len c 3蛋白的结构功能以及抗原性改造、单克隆抗体制备、表位疫苗设计等提供重要的线索。     

Schistosoma mansoni: detection and characterization of antigens and antigenemia by inhibition enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (IELISA)

An inhibition enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (IELISA) was used to detect the presence of schistosome antigens obtained from cercariae, adult worms, and eggs of the parasite. Using appropriate titers of Schistosoma mansoni infected mouse serum (IMS), it was possible to detect less than 10 ng/ml of schistosome antigen when added to phosphate-buffered saline (PBS, pH 7.2) or normal human serum (NHS). The sensitivity of the test was highly contingent on the number of experimental variables including antibody titer and antigenic source. The results of specificity studies were complicated. Although there was no cross-reactivity detected with other unrelated antigen preparations, extensive cross-reactivity between various schistosome species and "stage-specific" antigens was observed. The IELISA, utilizing IMS, can quantitate the degree of antigenic cross-reactivity, i.e., genus-specific and cross-reacting antigenic determinants. Soluble egg antigen (SEA) preparations obtained from S. mansoni and S. japonicum actually "cross-reacted" more than cercarial- and egg-derived antigens obtained from the same species (S. mansoni). This test also showed a 32-fold increase in specificity for the quantitative detection of specific antigenic determinants when monoclonal antibodies were used to restrict the heterogeneity of the measured response. The technique proved satisfactory for the quantification of parasitic burden in mice and the detection of active infections in humans. Circulating antigen disappeared with a t 1/2 of 72-96 hr after successful treatment.     

Evaluation of the sensitivity and specificity of GST-tagged recombinant antigens 2B2t,Ag5t and DIPOL in ELISA for the diagnosis and follow up of patients with cystic echinococcosis

Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a neglected zoonotic disease caused by Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato. Diagnosis and monitoring of CE rely primarily on imaging while serology is used as a confirmatory test. However, imaging is not always conclusive and currently available serological assays have suboptimal sensitivity and specificity, lack standardization, and are not useful for patients´ follow-up. Seroassays for CE are usually based on hydatid fluid (HF), a complex, variable antigenic mixture, and cross-reactivity exists especially with alveolar echinococcosis. Recombinant proteins based on immunogenic antigens most abundant in HF, such as AgB1, AgB2 and Ag5, have been used to overcome these limitations. None of them so far showed potential to replace HF; however, their performance have been largely tested on a limited number of samples, and comparison of different antigens using the same cohort has been rarely performed. The combination of several immunogenic epitopes in a single recombinant protein could enhance test sensitivity. For the diagnosis and follow-up of patients with CE, we compared the performance of the crude HF, previously described recombinant 2B2t antigen, and GST-tagged version of 2B2t, and novel designed recombinants (GST-Ag5t and the GST-DIPOL chimera containing AgB1, AgBB2 and Ag5 epitopes) by IgG-ELISA format. Samples belong to a retrospective cohort of 253 well-characterized patients with CE, previously described for the evaluation of the 2B2t antigen, 92 patients with alveolar echinococcosis, and 82 healthy donors. The reference standard for CE diagnosis was the presence of a CE lesion as diagnosed by ultrasonography. The highest sensitivity was obtained with HF [86.7%, 95% confidence interval (CI): 81.2–91.0], followed by GST-2B2t (70.0%, 95% CI: 63.1–76.2), 2B2t (65.5%, 95% CI: 58.5–72.0), GST-Ag5t (64.5%, 95% CI: 57.5–71.1) and GST-DIPOL (63.1%, 95% CI: 56.0–69.7). The GST-2B2t had the best specificity (95.8%, 95% CI: 88.3–99.1) and the lowest cross-reactivity (38.7%, 95% CI: 27.6–50.6). Good response to treatment also correlated to negative test results in the GST-2B2t ELISA. While none of the tested recombinant antigen appears suitable to replace HF for the diagnosis of CE, GST-2B2t should be further explored as a confirmation test, based on its high specificity and low cross-reactivity, and for the follow-up after treatment in those patients with positive serology for this antigen.     

Effects of immunization of rabbits on establishment, survival, and reproductive biology of the tick Hyalomma anatolicum anatolicum.

Four antigenic preparations, viz. salivary gland antigen (SG Ag), whole tick extract antigen (WTE Ag) and 30,000-g supernatant fraction, and pellet of WTE Ag (TES Ag and TEP Ag, respectively), were made from partially fed adult female Hyalomma anatolicum anatolicum. Four groups of 5 rabbits each were immunized with the antigens, and a fifth group was kept as control. Following challenge with adult H. a. anatolicum, a significant decrease in engorgement weight and egg mass weight and an increase in engorgement period and preoviposition period were observed in WTE Ag-immunized rabbits. Similar results were observed with TES Ag and SG Ag, except that change in the engorgement period was insignificant. However, none of the tick parameter measurements showed significant changes with TEP Ag. None of the antigens produced significant changes in the percentage of engorgement or oviposition period of the challenged ticks. Thus, WTE Ag was the most effective in altering tick performances.