人NPCEDRG基因启动子的克隆及CCAAT/NFY结合位点初步分析

NPCEDRG基因是采用基因定位候选克隆策略获得的一个鼻咽癌候选抑瘤基因.NPCEDRG在鼻咽癌细胞和组织中表达下调,重新恢复NPCEDRG基因在CNE2细胞系的表达,可部分逆转CNE2的恶性表型.为揭示NPCEDRG基因在鼻咽癌细胞和组织中表达下调的分子机制,联合应用生物信息学和报告基因载体系统分析方法对NPCEDRG基因启动子区进行克隆及功能分析,系统发育进化足迹分析结果表明,NPCEDRG基因5′端调控区-180～+235 bp区间在脊椎动物中高度保守,该保守区域中存在包括CCAAT/NFY、STAT1和SP1等转录因子结合位点.构建Luc和/或EGFP报告基因表达载体并检测其启动子活性,-146～-8 bp区域有较强的启动子活性,电泳迁移阻滞分析实验(EMSA)提示,CCAAT/NFY转录因子结合位点是NPCEDRG基因的转录调控元件.因此,研究确定-146～-8 bp区域是NPCEDRG基因核心启动子区域且启动子核心元件CCAAT/NFY可能参与NPCEDRG基因的转录调控.     

突触黏附分子编码基因NRXN2α启动子的功能分析

Neurexins是突触前膜细胞黏附分子,参与神经元和脑回路的跨突触信号传递,其基因表达水平的调控密切影响着突触可塑性和特异性。为分析NRXN2α基因转录水平的调控,该研究构建了含有NRXN2α基因5′端不同区域的荧光素酶报告基因质粒,转染HEK293和U-87 MG细胞并检测双荧光素酶报告基因的表达水平,该研究确定了具有较强转录活性的NRXN2α基因启动子区域–911/+60(转录起始位点为+1),并鉴定了具有基础转录活性的最小启动子区域–58/+60,以及4个正向调控功能区域–911/–629、–109/–76、–49/–17、–17/+60,和1个负向调控功能区域+146/+238。最小启动子区域序列分析鉴定了1个典型的核心启动子元件initiator(Inr)。总之,该研究首次克隆了NRXN2α基因的启动子区域并进行了功能分析,为进一步阐明转录调控机制和加深对突触可塑性的理解奠定了基础。     

人肠组织特异抗原A33基因5′调控区的克隆及其功能分析

用基因组步行法 (genomewalker)克隆了人A33抗原基因的 5′调控区 94 0bp片段 ,并用PCR法鉴定了这一克隆的正确性 .将该序列提交GenBank ,登录号为AF2 0 0 6 2 6 .用引物延伸法 (primerex tension)确定了A33基因的转录起始位点 ,发现该位点位于一个TATA盒下游 10个碱基处 .以增强型绿色荧光蛋白为报告基因构建了不同长度的A33启动子 5′缺失载体 ,用脂质体介导的方法将这些载体转染LoVo、HeLa、2 93等细胞 ,比较了EGFP的表达水平 .研究发现 ,A33启动子上主要转录调控元件以及与组织特异性表达相关的转录调控元件位于A33启动子的 - 10 4～ + 2 5bp区域     

人肠组织特异抗原A33基因5′调控区的克隆及其功能分析

用基因组步行法 (genomewalker)克隆了人A33抗原基因的 5′调控区 94 0bp片段 ,并用PCR法鉴定了这一克隆的正确性 .将该序列提交GenBank ,登录号为AF2 0 0 6 2 6 .用引物延伸法 (primerex tension)确定了A33基因的转录起始位点 ,发现该位点位于一个TATA盒下游 10个碱基处 .以增强型绿色荧光蛋白为报告基因构建了不同长度的A33启动子 5′缺失载体 ,用脂质体介导的方法将这些载体转染LoVo、HeLa、2 93等细胞 ,比较了EGFP的表达水平 .研究发现 ,A33启动子上主要转录调控元件以及与组织特异性表达相关的转录调控元件位于A33启动子的 - 10 4～ + 2 5bp区域     

矮牵牛PMADS9基因启动子的克隆及分析

矮牵牛PMADS9基因是MADS-box基因AGL15亚家族的成员。该亚家族基因可能具有调控开花时间、抑制花器官衰老脱落和促进体胚形成等功能。本文应用YADE和hiTAIL-PCR等方法,克隆了PMADS9基因5′端翻译起始位点上游1853bp的启动子区域序列(FJ798977);RACE分析发现该基因至少有4个转录起始位点,2个位于编码区第一外显子内。启动子调控元件分析显示,PMADS9启动子富集花粉和种子发育过程中特异表达元件和与环境应答相关的元件;AGL15同源基因启动子存在非常保守的RY-repeat元件,启动子的保守性与物种的遗传距离不一致;推测PMADS9启动子翻译起始位点上游200～400bp和800～1000bp区域具重要功能。     

斑马鱼ifn-γ基因启动子的克隆和报告基因载体的活性分析

本研究利用加州大学圣克鲁兹分校基因组浏览器(University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) Genome Browse)数据库预测斑马鱼ifn-γ基因的启动子序列并通过PromoterScan和AliBaba软件预测转录因子结合位点,运用Methprimer-Design软件预测CpG岛。之后克隆ifn-γ启动子,并构建成pGL3-ifn-γ-promoter-enhancer表达载体,经双酶切验证和测序鉴定后,通过双荧光素酶报告基因实验检测pGL3-ifn-γ-promoter-enhancer重组载体的活性。结果显示,利用PromoterScan软件预测ifn-γ启动子上存在Promoter区,AliBaba在线分析发现该启动子上存在CRE-BP、CREB、TBP、ICSBP、C/EBP、HNF、c-Fos、TEC、Spl、AP-1、ATF、GATA、RSRFC、Oct、NF-1、c-Jun、TFIID和NF-kappaB等重要的转录因子结合位点,Methprimer-Design在线分析没有预测到CpG岛,但是其5′侧翼序列含有与转录密切相关的TATA Box和CAAT Box转录元件。之后将克隆的ifn-γ启动子片段构建成pGL3-ifn-y-promoter-enhancer表达载体,双酶切后显示目的片段大小和序列正确。最后,在RAW264.7和HEK293T细胞系中证实构建的报告基因载体具有启动子活性。以上结果表明,构建的斑马鱼ifn-γ基因启动子报告基因载体可为详细研究免疫蛋白的功能及其参与的免疫相关信号通路之间的调控作用提供有力的研究工具。     

羊FSHR基因5′端转录启动调控区生物学特性

文章对小尾寒羊、滩羊和澳洲绵羊等繁殖性状不同的3种绵羊与排卵有关的FSHR基因5′端转录启动调控区进行了克隆和分析,通过对FSHR基因的15个转录调控元件序列进行比较,结果表明,羊不同品种FSHR基因的转录调控元件序列之间没有差异。这说明绵羊的品种与FSHR基因5′端转录启动调控区的相关性不强,排除了因转录调控元件突变而影响转录调节能力的可能性。      

番木瓜proteinase omega基因启动子的克隆及功能初步研究

采用PCR技术从番木瓜基因组中克隆了proteinase omega基因的部分序列及其5′侧翼序列。序列分析表明,克隆到的基因序列与GenBank中的序列同源性为96%,长1039bp的5′端侧翼序列在GenBank数据库中没有同源片段。预测5′端侧翼序列有两处基础启动子区域,转录起始位点(TSS)分别为是A,T。在基础启动子区域都存在TATA-box,上游发现多处CAAT-box,G-box,I-box等顺式作用元件和AT富含区。构建了植物表达载体并用基因枪轰击番木瓜的叶组织,GUS基因瞬间表达结果表明,该长1039bp的5′端侧翼序列具有驱动GUS基因在乳管中表达的功能。该启动子的发现对进一步研究启动子的功能和开发番木瓜作为生物反应器具有重要意义。     

坝上长尾鸡pmel基因核心启动子的鉴定

为探明坝上长尾鸡的前黑素小体蛋白(Pre-melanosomal protein,Pmel)基因核心启动子区,首先构建了双荧光素酶表达载体,通过脂质体瞬时转染鸡胚成纤维细胞DF1,并利用双荧光素酶检测试剂盒进行启动活性检测。成功克隆了坝上长尾鸡pmel基因5?侧翼区片段1268bp,预测启动子区(-1200–+68)含有2个CpG岛和多种转录因子结合位点,构建了9个含有不同长度pmel基因启动子片段的表达载体及1个核心启动子区突变载体,说明鸡pmel基因启动子的核心区域为-840–+68bp,其中-840–-590bp和-525–-266bp区域为正调控区,-590–-525bp区域为负调控区,多态位点(-456、-435、-410、-374和-341)对pmel基因启动子活性有较大影响。     

猪ESRRB启动子克隆及其调控活性检测

Esrrb(Estrogen related receptorβ)属于雌激素受体家族,是一类在胚胎早期外胚层细胞中表达并对干细胞多能性维持起重要作用的基因。为了探索猪ESRRB的表达和转录调控机制,克隆了3.3 kb ESRRB启动子片段,构建了相应的报告载体。并将报告载体分别转染293T人胚肾细胞、Hela人宫颈癌细胞和小鼠C2C12成肌细胞。通过TFSEARCH和JASPER方法对ESRRB启动子潜在的转录调控位点进行分析,发现该启动子上有SMAD、STAT3、MYC、KLF4等多能转录因子的结合位点。将相应的转录因子与ESRRB启动子共转染,并检测报告基因荧光素酶的活性。结果显示猪ESRRB启动子具有明显的组织特异性调控,同时SMAD对ESRRB启动子活性有较明显的调控作用。进一步对3.3 kb片段进行了一系列的缺失,发现猪ESRRB核心区域位于5′上游的-25 bp和-269 bp之间。研究结果表明猪ESRRB启动子上潜在的转录因子结合位点及启动子核心区域是参与调控ESRRB表达的重要序列。     

Molecular characterisation and expression analysis of interferon gamma in Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua)

Interferon gamma (IFN-γ) has important roles in both innate and adaptive immune responses. In this study, the cDNA and genomic sequences of Atlantic cod IFN-γ were cloned and found to encode a putative protein containing 194 amino acids with a 24 amino acid signal peptide sequence. The gene is composed of four exons and three introns similar to IFN-γ genes of other vertebrates. The cod IFN-γ showed only 14–29% amino acid identity with other fish IFN-γ and 9–17% identity with IFN-γ from higher vertebrates. However, cod IFN-γ possesses the typical IFN-γ motifs in the C-terminal end of the protein and displays an alpha-helix structure similar to mammalian IFN-γ. The promoter region contains a putative ISRE element indicating up-regulation by type I IFNs and dsRNA. Real time RT-PCR analysis confirmed that IFN-γ gene expression was up-regulated in organs of cod injected with the dsRNA polyinosinic:polycytidylic acid (poly I:C), which is a strong inducer of type I IFNs. Injection of cod with formalin-killed Vibrio anguillarum also increased IFN-γ expression in head kidney, but to a much lesser extent than poly I:C. The gene expression results thus indicate a role for IFN-γ in innate immune response against both virus and bacteria in Atlantic cod.     

印度尼西亚源食蟹猴干扰素-γ基因的克隆和序列分析

目的获得印度尼西亚食蟹猴的干扰素-γ基因,为常用实验猕猴干扰素-γ的基因工程生产奠定基础。方法根据GenBank上公布的恒河猴干扰素-γ基因序列设计特异性引物,从印度尼西亚食蟹猴的外周血液中分离单核淋巴细胞,利用Trizol试剂,提取淋巴细胞的总RNA,通过RT-PCR的方法获得干扰素-γ基因片段,并对该片段进行克隆、鉴定和序列分析。结果扩增到一498bp的目的片段,经序列测定证实为印度尼西亚食蟹猴的干扰素-γ基因,与恒河猴、人及狒狒的干扰素-γ基因相比,同源性分别为100%、96%、99%。结论常用的两种实验猕猴食蟹猴与恒河猴的干扰素-γ基因完全相同。     

Cloning, characterization and expression analysis of interleukin-10 from the common carp, Cyprinus carpio L.

Interleukin (IL)-10 was cloned from the common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.) using IL-10 primers from carp head kidney following stimulation with concanavalin A and lipopolysaccharide. The cDNA consisted of a 1096 bp sequence containing a 55 bp 5' untranslated region and a 498 bp 3' untranslated region. An open reading frame of 543 bp encoded a putative 180 amino acid protein with a putative signal peptide of 22 amino acids. The signature motif of IL-10 is conserved in carp sequence. A 2083 bp genomic sequence of carp IL-10 was found to contain five exons interrupted by four introns. With the exception of much more compact introns, the genomic structure was similar to that of mammalian IL-10. By homology, phylogeny and genomic analyses, the carp gene cloned was designated as IL-10. Carp IL-10 was expressed in head, kidney, liver, spleen and intestine during the resting phase. The gene was also expressed in head kidney and liver following in vitro stimulation with lipopolysaccharide.     

Dissociation of human interferon-gamma-like activity from migration-inhibition factor

Supernatants harvested from concanavalin A-stimulated human peripheral mononuclear cells after 24 hr of incubation contain one interferon species similar to human interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) with a pI of 4.6–5.3 (first day pH 5 IFN-γ). In contrast, during the subsequent 24 hr of incubation two species with properties of IFN-γ are produced with pI of 3.6–4.0 (second day pH 4 IFN-γ) and 4.6–5.6 (second day pH 5 IFN-γ), respectively. First day pH 5 IFN-γ and second day pH 5 IFN-γ have been found to differ on the basis of trypsin sensitivity. This pattern of polymorphism is similar to the pattern previously described for human migration-inhibitory factor (MIF) which can be separated into first day pH 5 MIF, second day pH 3 MIF, and second day pH 5 MIF. However, IFN-γ-like species can be differentiated from MIF biochemically and antigenically. Fractions with second day pH 4 IFN-γ have no MIF activity and fractions with second day pH 3 MIF contain no IFN activity. In addition, first and second day pH 5 MIF, which also contain IFN-γ activity, can be separated from the latter by precipitation as well as neutralization with polyclonal and monoclonal anti-human MIF antibodies.     

The untold story of IFN-γ in cancer biology

Interferon (IFN)-γ is the uppermost cytokine implicated in anti-tumor immunity. With its cytostatic, pro-apoptotic and immune-provoking effects, IFN-γ plays a central role in the recognition and elimination of transformed cells. Considering well-characterized anti-tumor effects of this cytokine, many clinical trials and immunotherapy approaches have been designed to reinforce IFN-γ-mediated immunity for different types of cancer. However, the outcomes were not satisfactory and leaded to questioning of alternative actions of IFN-γ. Many regulatory pathways can be induced by IFN-γ to protect the normal tissues from collateral damage and to facilitate the re-establishment of homeostasis. Nevertheless, malignant cells can take the advantage of IFN-γ as an inducer of mediators inhibiting anti-tumor immune reactions. In addition, under the influence of tumor-derived factors, certain types of immune cells are also licensed by IFN-γ to perform regulatory actions. This review focuses on the immune modulatory functions of IFN-γ in cancer as an alternative story to be told.     

Tryptophan Depletion and the Kinase GCN2 Mediate IFN-γ-Induced Autophagy

IFN-γ is a master regulator of the immune responses that occur in the transplanted kidney, acting both on the immune system and on the graft itself. The cellular responses to IFN-γ are complex, and emerging evidence suggests that IFN-γ may regulate autophagic functions. Conversely, autophagy modulates innate and adaptive immune functions in various contexts. In this study, we identify a novel mechanism by which IFN-γ activates autophagy in human kidney epithelial cells and provide new insights into how autophagy regulates immune functions in response to IFN-γ. Our results indicate that IFN-γ promotes tryptophan depletion, activates the eIF2α kinase general control nonderepressible-2 (GCN2), and leads to an increase in the autophagic flux. Further, tryptophan supplementation and RNA interference directed against GCN2 inhibited IFN-γ-induced autophagy. This process is of functional relevance because autophagy regulates the secretion of inflammatory cytokines and growth factors by human kidney epithelial cells in response to IFN-γ. These findings assign to IFN-γ a novel function in the regulation of autophagy, which, in turn, modulates IFN-γ-induced secretion of inflammatory cytokines.     

共表达猪繁殖与呼吸综合征病毒GP5基因及猪γ-干扰素基因的腺病毒载体的构建与鉴定

利用PCR方法分别扩增猪繁殖与呼吸综合征病毒全长GP5基因（E蛋白）,EMCV的核糖体介入位点（IRES）序列及猪γ-干扰素（IFN-γ）基因全长序列,序列测定正确后用DNA重组法将三者串联后插入pAdenoVator-CM V5-IRES-GFP穿梭质粒中,形成的穿梭质粒plRES-GP5-IFN-γ用PmeⅠ线性化后,与腺病毒骨架载体pAdEasy-1共转化感受态大肠埃希氏菌BJ5183,经同源重组,构建成含有GP5基因和IFN-γ基因的重组腺病毒载体,pacⅠ酶切线性化充分暴露反向末端重复序列后,脂质体转染HEK293A细胞,借助GFP的表达可以在转染后的2～3天观察到包装病毒rAdeno-GP5-IFN-γ产生,7～10天出现病毒蚀斑。经PCR法及酶切证实各中间过程载体及最终的包装病毒中携带有目的基因,western-blot证实两基因在腺病毒中得到了表达。大肠杆菌内同源重组法能有效和较为方便的构建出含有目的基因的腺病毒载体rAdeno-GP5-IFN-γ,重组子能够在HEK293细胞中稳定扩增,病毒包装的成功为进一步研究PRRSVE蛋白的免疫效果及IFN-γ的作用奠定了基础。     

IL-17-dependent, IFN-gamma-independent tumor rejection is mediated by cytotoxic T lymphocytes and occurs at extraocular sites, but is excluded from the eye

Although intraocular tumors reside in an immune-privileged site where immune responses are suppressed, some tumors are rejected. An example of this is the rejection of intraocular adenovirus-induced (adenovirus type 5 early region 1 [Ad5E1]) tumors in C57BL/6 mice. We previously identified an Ad5E1 tumor clone in which the rejection is IFN-γ dependent and culminates in the destruction of both the tumor and the eye. Although Ad5E1 tumors are not rejected when transplanted into the eyes of IFN-γ KO mice, they are rejected after s.c. transplantation. Thus, outside of the eye Ad5E1 tumors elicit a form of tumor immunity that is IFN-γ independent. In this article, we demonstrate that IFN-γ-independent s.c. rejection requires both CD4(+) and CD8(+) T cells. Furthermore, s.c. tumor rejection requires IL-17, which is produced by IFN-γ-deficient CD4(+) T cells in response to tumor Ags (TAs). Splenocytes from CD4-depleted IFN-γ KO mice produce significantly less IL-17 compared with splenocytes from isotype-treated IFN-γ KO animals in response to TAs. Furthermore, depletion of IL-17 decreases CTL activity against Ad5E1 tumor cells. In this model we propose that, in the absence of IFN-γ, CD4(+) T cells produce IL-17 in response to TAs, which increases CTL activity that mediates tumor rejection; however, this does not occur in the eye. IL-6 production within the eye is severely reduced, which is consistent with the failure to induce Th17 cells within the intraocular tumors. In contrast, the s.c. environment is replete with IL-6 and supports the induction of Th17 cells. Therefore, IFN-γ-independent tumor rejection is excluded from the eye and may represent a newly recognized form of ocular immune privilege.