连接酶介导的诱导荧光共振能量转移法检测基因点突变

发展了一种基于连接酶介导的诱导荧光共振能量转移技术用于基因点突变的准确快速检测方法.针对特定突变位点设计的核酸探针.当与模板之间完全匹配时,被连接形成一条长的双链,双链特异性嵌入荧光染料SYBR Green I插入新生的双链区域.诱导荧光共振能量转移发生.相反,核酸探针与模板之间不匹配,则不能诱导荧光共振能量转移的出现.利用该方法,成功实现了β地中海贫血遗传病两种普遍存在的点突变Ivs-2-654(C→T)和CD17(A→T)的基因型检测.     

广西巴马小型猪血清淀粉样P物质基因真核载体构建及细胞转染

血清淀粉样P物质(Serum Amyloid Pcomponent,SAP)是一种在进化上高度保守的血清糖蛋白,它可与各种类型的原纤维结合,在免疫应答和炎症反应等多种免疫疾病中发挥作用.以广西巴马小型猪肝组织总RNA为模板,利用RT-PCR技术扩增出相应cDNA片段,连接到克隆载体pMD18-T上进行检测,测序结果为675 bp,与GenBank所提供相关序列同源性为100％,并成功构建pEGFP-N1 -SAP重组真核表达载体,利用脂质体(Lipofectamine 2000)介导法将重组质粒导入到NIH-3T3细胞中培养,经转染24 h后,置于倒置荧光显微镜下观察,发现含有重组质粒的NIH-3T3细胞中表达出绿色荧光,为进一步研究SAP基因的功能特点及在试验动物相关疾病模型的应用提供务件.     

利用基于GFP的FRET探针检测β-分泌酶的活性

β淀粉样肽(amyloidβ-peptide,Aβ)在阿尔茨海默病(Alzheimeir’s disease,AD)患者脑内的异常产生和积累在AD的发病机理中扮演着重要的角色。β-分泌酶对淀粉样前体蛋白的裂解是Aβ产生的关键步骤,因此抑制β-分泌酶的活性成为AD药物治疗的一个重要策略。为了检测β-分泌酶的活性,应用基因工程技术将β-分泌酶作用底物序列(NFEV)的两端分别与绿色荧光蛋白(green fluorescent protein,GFP)的颜色突变体--青色荧光蛋白(cyan fluorescent protein,CFP)和黄色荧光蛋白(yellow fluorescent protein,YFP)相连,构建了一个基于GFP的荧光能量共振转移(fluorescence resonance energy transfer,FRET)探针。荧光光谱分析结果显示,该荧光融合蛋白中CFP和YFP之间存在着较强的FRET。而当与β-分泌酶进行孵育后,FRET逐步降低,证明该探针能被β-分泌酶酶切。SDS-PAGE分析显示探针与β-分泌酶孵育后,荧光融合蛋白由60 kD大小逐渐变成30kD大小的蛋白,表明探针被β-分泌酶酶切成CFP和YFP分子,证实了荧光光谱的结果。这些结果表明,可通过检测探针的FRET效率方便地分析β-分泌酶的活性,为进一步筛选β-分泌酶的抑制剂提供了一个平台。     

β淀粉样蛋白膜内片段对APP表达的影响

MTT法和荧光分光光度计检测发现β淀粉样蛋白膜内片段(intramembranous fragments of amyloid-β,IF-Aβ)可以抑制β淀粉样蛋白42(amyloid-β,Aβ42)对体外培养神经元的毒性.通过体外检测IF-Aβ对淀粉样前体蛋白(amyloid precursor protein,APP)表达的影响,探索IF-Aβ对Aβ42的神经毒性抑制机制.分别从mRNA水平和蛋白质水平用RT-PCR方法和Western-blot方法检测IF-Aβ对体外培养神经元APP表达的影响.发现IF-Aβ加入原代培养的神经元后,APP从mRNA水平和蛋白质水平均表达下降,说明IF-Aβ通过抑制APP的表达,减少了Aβ生成,达到神经保护的作用.     

利用受体漂白荧光共振能量转移技术研究β-分泌酶在活细胞内的二聚化

β淀粉样肽(Aβ)在阿尔茨海默病(AD)患者脑内的产生、聚集和沉积是AD的一个固有病理特征,也被普遍认为是AD的重要发病机理之一.β-分泌酶(BACE)对淀粉样前体蛋白(APP)的裂解是Aβ产生的关键步骤,β-分泌酶抑制剂是AD药物治疗的一个重要发展方向,因此对BACE结构的了解具有重要意义.利用受体漂白荧光共振能量转移(FRET)技术首次在活细胞内研究BACE的二聚化结构.通过基因工程技术分别构建了青色荧光蛋白(CFP)和黄色荧光蛋白(YFP)标记的全长BACE(BACE-FL)和BACE活性部分(BACE-NT),应用共聚焦荧光显微镜和受体漂白FRET技术研究了BACE-FL和BACE-NT在细胞中的表达和定位,以及它们在活细胞内的存在形式.实验结果表明:a.BACE-FL在内质网至细胞膜均有表达,主要分布在高尔基体、细胞膜和内体等细胞器中,而BACE-NT则被滞留在内质网里.b.BACE-NT是单体结构,而BACE-FL在活细胞内则以二聚体的形式存在.证明,BACE的跨膜序列和C端对BACE的转运和定位具有重要作用,其二聚体结构由这些序列决定,而不由其活性位点决定.     

新型核酸适配体荧光纳米微粒用于人干扰素-γ的测定

目的:利用由两条核酸适配体与人干扰素-γ(Interferon-γ,IFN-γ)的高亲和力构建的三明治结构和磁性纳米颗粒的磁性分离技术,设计并制作了一种新型荧光纳米微粒,建立基于核酸适配体的新型荧光纳米微粒用于人IFN-γ的检测。方法:流式细胞术检测IFN-γ核酸适配体B1-4和T2对IFN-γ的结合特异性;将生物素修饰的B1-4固定于链霉亲和素包被的纳米磁珠上,连接B1-4的纳米磁珠可通过B1-4与IFN-γ的亲和性捕获IFN-γ,再利用另一条FAM修饰的IFN-γ核酸适配体T2形成(B1-4)-(IFN-γ)-(T2)三明治夹心结构,构建新型核酸适配体荧光纳米微粒;IFN-γ分别与核酸适配体荧光纳米微粒孵育不同时间以探索该检测系统中IFN-γ与磁珠的最佳孵育时间;流式细胞术检测磁珠12 h内荧光变化,探索时间对检测体系的影响;流式细胞术检测与不同浓度IFN-γ孵育的磁珠表面荧光强度,绘制IFN-γ检测标准曲线;检测血清对检测特异性的影响。结果:B1-4和T2对IFN-γ的结合特异性高;三明治夹心结构对IFN-γ检测特异性好,任意改变其中一因素则磁珠表面荧光信号显著下降,三明治夹心结构构建失败;此法对IFN-γ的响应线性浓度为0~50 ng/L,其线性方程为y=3.512x+1.060,敏感度为1 ng/L;12 h内测得的荧光信号稳定,并无明显衰减;血清对体系检测特异性无明显影响。结论:成功构建核酸适配体荧光纳米微粒用于人IFN-γ的测定。     

里氏木霉分泌型表达载体的构建及绿色荧光蛋白的表达

【目的】构建里氏木霉分泌型表达载体,通过表达绿色荧光蛋白论证载体的可行性并初步观察绿色荧光蛋白在里氏木霉中的分泌过程。【方法】应用PCR及分子克隆技术将里氏木霉(Trichoderma reesei)纤维二糖水解酶(CBH1)的启动子及CBH1自身信号肽、终止子和潮霉素筛选基因依次插入骨架质粒pUC19中,构建出T.reesei表达载体Ppth15。将增强型绿色荧光蛋白(eGFP)基因装载入Ppth15中,获得eGFP表达载体Ppth15-eGFP。再将Ppth15-eGFP转化进T.reesei原生质体,通过潮霉素抗性筛选、基因组PCR检测等方法鉴定,获得阳性重组转化子。【结果】用PDA培养基培养阳性转化子2-3 d后,可在菌丝顶端、隔膜及培养基中清晰地观察到大量绿色荧光。【结论】表达载体构建成功且能够用于eGFP的表达,实验为进一步研究T.reesei表达其他基因提供了有效工具,同时为T.reesei胞外蛋白分泌的研究提供了参考。     

用实时荧光PCR方法鉴定转基因玉米T14/T25

本研究以实时荧光PCR技术鉴定商业化种植的转基因玉米T14/T25品系。根据转基因玉米T14/T25转入的外源基因质粒图谱,设计转基因引物和探针进行PCR和实时荧光PCR检测,建立了转基因玉米品系鉴定的实时荧光PCR方法。实验结果表明,用TaqMan探针可检测到T14/T25产生的荧光信号,而对其他玉米品系则检测不到荧光信号,为转基因产品的鉴定检测提供了新方法。Abstract: To identify genetically modified (GM) maize T14/T25 lines, a real-time fluorescent PCR (RTF PCR) assay was performed in this study. Primers and Taqman probes specific for inserted genes in the T14/T25 were used to conduct the real-time fluorenscent (RTF) PCR and PCR assays. The RTF PCR method was established to detect and identify GM maize lines. The results show that the TaqMan probe could identify T14/T25 maize used, while other GM and NO-GM maize didn’t be detected. The RTF PCR could be a new method for detecting other genetically modified organism.     

10种海洋微藻总脂、中性脂和极性脂的脂肪酸组成

研究了10种海洋微藻的总脂、中性脂和极性脂的脂肪酸组成特征。海洋微藻的脂肪含量均在15％以上。极性脂一般为海洋微藻的主要脂类,是长链多元不饱和脂肪酸的主要提供者。中性脂含短链脂肪酸较多,为主要的储存脂类。绿藻纲可以将高含量的16:4(n-3)和18:3(n-3)作为化学分类的标记脂肪酸,小球藻和微绿球藻有丰富的20:5(n-3),与绿藻纲显著不同,可能属于大眼藻纲。绿枝藻纲的脂肪酸组成与绿藻纲类似,绿胞藻纲以16:0、18:4(n-3)和20:5(n-3)为主要脂肪酸。脂肪酸组成可用于海洋微藻的分类学研究,并能指导利用海洋微藻生产高度不饱和脂肪酸。     

东海表层沉积物纯培养与非培养细菌多样性

于2011年7月采集了浙江舟山沿岸海底沉积物样品(122°10′41″E,29°49′7″N),通过埋片原位观察、荧光显微计数、纯培养菌分离以及非培养细菌构建克隆文库的方法,分析和研究了东海表层沉积物细菌群落结构及其多样性.埋片原位观察和荧光显微计数法的结果表明:沉积物样品中细菌的细胞数量为(9.30±3.44)×107 cells/g;通过分离纯化共获得313株细菌,分属于20个属,4种培养基对细菌的分离效果依次为RO＞M l＞Zobell 2216＞MR2A;常规形态学与生理生化鉴定结果显示芽孢杆菌属(Bacillus)和海球菌属(Marinococcus)从数量和种类上皆为优势菌属,分别占分离菌株总数的21.08％和17.25％;对73株典型海洋细菌进行16S rDNA分子鉴定发现,厚壁菌门(57.5％)、γ-变形杆菌纲(32.9％)、黄杆菌纲(4.1％)和放线菌纲(5.5％)等为主要类群.非培养细菌克隆文库序列分析发现:细菌克隆子主要属于厚壁菌门和变形杆菌门,而芽孢杆菌纲和γ-变形杆菌纲是上述两个门的优势类群.综合纯培养与非培养数据得出东海海域表层沉积物细菌多样性丰富,具有进一步开发研究的价值.     

A comparative analyses of morphological variations,phagocytosis and generation of cytotoxic agents in flow cytometrically isolated hemocytes of Indian molluscs

A comparative analyses of hemocytes of molluscs, Pila globosa (Gastropoda: Prosobranchia), Bellamya bengalensis (Gastropoda: Prosobranchia) and Lamellidens marginalis (Bivalvia: Eulamellibranchiata) were carried out for morphotype and subpopulation identification, analyses of phagocytosis and generation of cytotoxic agents. Flow cytometry and microscopic analyses of hemocytes revealed the existence of agranulocytes (blast like cells, round hyalinocytes and spindle hyalinocytes), semigranulocytes (semigranular asterocytes and round semigranulocytes) and granulocytes (round granulocytes, spindle granulocytes and granular asterocytes) as three morphotypes. In P. globosa, granulocytes and semigranulocytes and in B. bengalensis granulocytes and agranulocytes are the chief phagocytes and major producers of superoxide anion and nitric oxide. In L. marginalis, granulocytes were identified as principal phagocytes with prominent activity of superoxide anion and nitric oxide. Highest activity of phenoloxidase was recorded in the agranulocytes of P. globosa with moderate activities among other morphotypes of all three species. Differential result may be due to species specific response, non-identical habitat preference and related adaptation of the species to their different ecological niches.     

Haemocyte morphology and function in the Akoya Pearl Oyster, Pinctada imbricata

The morphology and cytochemistry of Pinctada imbricata haemocytes were studied in vitro. Three distinct blood cell types were identified; hyalinocytes, granulocytes, and serous cells. Haemocytes were classified based on the presence/absence of granules, and nucleus to cytoplasm ratio. Granulocytes were the most common cell type (62 ± 2.81%), followed by hyalinocytes (36 ± 2.35%), and serous cells (2 ± 0.90%). Granulocytes, and hyalinocytes were found to be immunologically active, with the ability to phagocytose Congo red stained yeast. Of the cells involved in phagocytosis, granulocytes were the most active with 88.8 ± 3.9% of these haemocytes engulfing yeast. Cytochemical stains (phenoloxidase, peroxidase, superoxide, melanin, neutral red) showed that enzymes associated with phagocytic activity were localised in granules within granulocytes. Based on their affinities for Giemsa/May-Grünwald stain, haemocytes were also defined as either acidic, basic or neutral. Hyalinocytes and serous cells were found to be eosinophilic, whilst granulocytes were either basophilic (large granulocytes), eosinophilic (small granulocytes) or a combination of the two (combination granulocytes). Light, differential interference contrast and epi-fluorescence microscopy identified three sub-populations of granulocytes based on size and granularity; small (4.00-5.00 μm in diameter, with small granules (0.05-0.5 μm in diameter), large (5.00-9.00 μm in diameter, with large granules (0.50-2.50 μm in diameter) and combination (5.00-9.00 μm in diameter, with both large and small granules). These observations demonstrate that P. imbricata have a variety of morphologically and functionally specialized haemocytes, many of which maybe associated with immunological functions.     

First cytochemical study of haemocytes from the crab Carcinus aestuarii (Crustacea,Decapoda)

For the first time, a morphological study of haemocytes from the crab Carcinus aestuarii was carried out by means of light microscopy and differing cytochemical assays. Analysis of haemocyte size frequency distribution (performed by means of a Coulter Counter) revealed the presence of two distinct haemocyte fractions in C. aestuarii haemolymph, depending on cell size. The first fraction was of about 3–5 µm in diameter and 30–50 fL in volume, the second was of about 6–12 µm in diameter and over 200 fL in volume. Mean cell diameter and volume were 8.20±1.7 µm and 272.30±143.5 fL, respectively. Haemocytes observed under light microscope were distinguished in three cell types: granulocytes (28%; 11.94±1.43 µm in diameter) with evident cytoplasmic granules, semigranulocytes (27%; 12.38±1.76 µm in diameter) with less granules than granulocytes, and hyalinocytes (44%; 7.88±1.6 µm in diameter) without granules. In addition, a peculiar cell type was occasionally found (about 1%): it was 25–30 µm in diameter and had a great vacuole and a peripheral cytoplasm with granules. Granulocyte and semigranulocyte granules stained in vivo with Neutral Red, indicating that they were lysosomes. Giemsa’s dye confirmed that granulocytes and semigranulocytes were larger than hyalinocytes. Pappenheim’s panoptical staining and Ehrlich’s triacid mixture allowed to distinguish granule-containing cells (including semigranulocytes) in acidophils (64%), basophils (35%) and neutrophils (1%). Hyalinocytes showed always a basophilic cytoplasm. Haemocytes were positive to the PAS reaction for carbohydrates, even if cytoplasm carbohydrate distribution varied among cell types. Lastly, lipids were found on cell membrane and in cytoplasm of all haemocyte types in the form of black spots produced after Sudan Black B staining. The morphological characterisation of C. aestuarii haemocytes by light microscopy was necessary before performing both ultrastructural and functional studies of circulating cells.Key words: Carcinus aestuarii, crab, haemocytes, light microscopy, cytochemical assays, morphological characterisation.     

Structural and functional characterisation of the blood cells of the bivalve mollusc,Scrobicularia plana

Light and electron microscopical studies were carried out in order to characterise the blood cells of the bivalve mollusc, Scrobicularia plana. Three types of haemocytes were recognised: eosinophilic granular haemocytes, basophilic granular haemocytes and basophilic agranular haemocytes. The eosinophilic granulocytes were vesicular and contained large granules whereas the basophilic granulocytes were found to contain small granules and glycogen 'lakes'. The basophilic agranular haemocytes were significantly smaller than the granular haemocytes and had a high nucleus to cytoplasm ratio. Functional characterisation of the blood cells identified activity for the lysosomal enzymes: acid phosphatase, beta-glucuronidase, non-specific esterase and arylsulphatase. There was also a weak staining reaction for phenoloxidase and peroxidase activities. Phagocytosis of Gram-positive bacteria was demonstrated by the haemocytes and antibacterial activity was shown by cell-free haemolymph. Assays to determine release of reactive oxygen species from the haemocytes did not detect any reactive oxygen generation.     

Immune Defenses of the Invasive Apple Snail Pomacea canaliculata (Caenogastropoda,Ampullariidae): Phagocytic Hemocytes in the Circulation and the Kidney

Hemocytes in the circulation and kidney islets, as well as their phagocytic responses to microorganisms and fluorescent beads, have been studied in Pomacea canaliculata, using flow cytometry, light microscopy (including confocal laser scanning microscopy) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Three circulating hemocyte types (hyalinocytes, agranulocytes and granulocytes) were distinguished by phase contrast microscopy of living cells and after light and electron microscopy of fixed material. Also, three different populations of circulating hemocytes were separated by flow cytometry, which corresponded to the three hemocyte types. Hyalinocytes showed a low nucleus/cytoplasm ratio, and no apparent granules in stained material, but showed granules of moderate electron density under TEM (L granules) and at least some L granules appear acidic when labeled with LysoTracker Red. Both phagocytic and non-phagocytic hyalinocytes lose most (if not all) L granules when exposed to microorganisms in vitro. The phagosomes formed differed whether hyalinocytes were exposed to yeasts or to Gram positive or Gram negative bacteria. Agranulocytes showed a large nucleus/cytoplasm ratio and few or no granules. Granulocytes showed a low nucleus/cytoplasm ratio and numerous eosinophilic granules after staining. These granules are electron dense and rod-shaped under TEM (R granules). Granulocytes may show merging of R granules into gigantic ones, particularly when exposed to microorganisms. Fluorescent bead exposure of sorted hemocytes showed phagocytic activity in hyalinocytes, agranulocytes and granulocytes, but the phagocytic index was significantly higher in hyalinocytes.Extensive hemocyte aggregates (''islets'') occupy most renal hemocoelic spaces and hyalinocyte-like cells are the most frequent component in them. Presumptive glycogen deposits were observed in most hyalinocytes in renal islets (they also occur in the circulation but less frequently) and may mean that hyalinocytes participate in the storage and circulation of this compound. Injection of microorganisms in the foot results in phagocytosis by hemocytes in the islets, and the different phagosomes formed are similar to those in circulating hyalinocytes. Dispersed hemocytes were obtained after kidney collagenase digestion and cell sorting, and they were able to phagocytize fluorescent beads. A role for the kidney as an immune barrier is proposed for this snail.     

Cytological response of hemocytes in the European flat oyster, Ostrea edulis, experimentally exposed to mercury

Molluscs bivalves have been widely used as bioindicators to monitor contamination levels in coastal waters. In addition, many studies have attempted to analyze bivalve organs, considered pollutant-targets, to understand the bio-accumulation process and to characterize the effects of pollutants on the organisms. Here we analyzed the effects of mercury exposure on flat oyster hemocytes. Optical and electronic microscope procedures were used to characterize hemocyte morphology. In addition, cell solutions treated with acridine orange were analyzed by flow cytometry and laser scanning cytometry in order to evaluate the variations of cytoplasmic granules (red fluorescence, ARF) and cell size (green fluorescence, AGF) of hemocyte populations over time. Light and electron microscopical studies enabled us to differentiate four hemocyte subpopulations, agranulocytes (Types I and II) and granulocytes (Types I and II). Slight morphological differences were observed between control and Hg-exposed cells only in granulocytes exposed to Hg for 30 days, where condensed chromatin and partially lysed cytoplasmic regions were detected. Flow and laser scanning cytometry studies allowed us to differentiate three hemocyte populations, agranulocytes (R1) and granulocytes (R2 and R3). The exposure time to Hg increased the average red fluorescence (ARF) of agranulocytes and small granulocytes, while there was no change in large granulocytes, which showed a loss of membrane integrity. In control oysters, the three hemocyte populations showed an increase of ARF after 19 days of exposure although initial values were restored after 30 days. The average green fluorescence (AGF) was more stable than the ARF throughout the experiment. In Hg-exposed oysters, the values of AGF of agranulocytes showed an increase at half Hg-exposure period while the AGF values of large granulocytes decreased throughout the experiment, confirming the instability of these types of cells. The relative percentage of small granulocytes and granulocytes showed time variations in both control and exposed oysters. However, the values of small granulocytes remained constant during the whole experiment. The fact that there were only changes in agranulocytes and large granulocytes suggested a possible relationship between these two types of cells. In a quantitative study, we found a significant linear relationship between the agranulocytes and large granulocytes.     

Differential binding of lectins to haemocytes of the mussel Mytilus edulis

Summary Pre- and post-embedding techniques were used to investigate the ultrastructural binding of a range of lectins to the haemocytes of the mussel Mytilus edulis. Direct and indirect labelling procedures were employed using colloidal gold and ferritin-labelled lectins, or biotinylated lectins followed by gold-labelled streptavidin. Cell surface receptors were present for lectins from Helix pomatia (HPA), Helix aspersa (HAA), Triticum vulgaris (WGA) and Tetragonolobus purpureas (TPA). Double labelling of haemocytes with HPA and WGA demonstrated binding sites for both lectins on the plasma membrane of the majority of haemocytes. Endocytosis of colloidal gold-labelled HPA was observed for unfixed haemocytes. Three classes of haemocyte were identified by use of morphological criteria: hyalinocytes; granulocytes containing small granules; and granulocytes containing large granules. Lectin binding showed the small granules of the granulocytes to be HPA-positive and the large granules of the granulocytes to be WGA-positive. The WGA-positive granules demonstrated a differential pattern of binding according to granule size. Binding sites for the lectin from Arachis hypogaea (PNA) were not demonstrated on the cell surface, but did show an affinity for the heterochromatin region of the nucleus in post-embedding protocols.     

流式细胞术结合组织学方法对柄海鞘血细胞的分类

用流式细胞术研究柄海鞘(Styela clava)血细胞的分类,依据细胞大小及颗粒的复杂程度将血细胞分为5类:即类群R1-R5,各类群分别占血细胞总数的37.15%4±1.01%、15.85%4±2.91%、16.15%4±1.58%、23.65%±3.05%、5.87%±0.31%,上机血样品的密度约106个/ml.组织学方法依据细胞大小、所含颗粒的情况及细胞的染色特征将血细胞分为5类:成血细胞、透明细胞、嗜碱性颗粒细胞、嗜酸性颗粒细胞及吞噬细胞.对两种方法各自所分5类细胞的对应关系进行了讨论.     

Histochemical observations of the haemocytes of Locusta migratoria.

Five of the six categories of haemocytes of Locusta migratoria, that is, the plasmatocytes, spherule cells, granulocytes, coagulocytes and oenocytoids, contain conspicuous granules of mucosubstance in their cytoplasm. The mucosubstance has been characterized by using a series of histochemical tests, including Alcian Blue staining at different pH levels and salt concentrations, the periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) test, the high iron diamine test, enzymatic digestions and sequential staining methods. The results indicate that four different mucosubstances occur in a granular form, although not all four are found in every blood cell type. The mucosubstances are a neutral glycoprotein and neuraminidase-resistant, sulphated and non-sulphated sialomucins. The non-sulphated sialomucin occurs in both periodate-reactive and -unreactive forms.