不同发育阶段红系造血细胞的生物力学特性和血液流变特性的变化

用可诱发小鼠贫血的病毒(anemia-inducing strain friend’s virus, FVA)感染BALB/c小鼠, 15 d后取其脾脏, 分离出原红细胞, 在加促红细胞生成素(EPO)等的培养基中培养12, 24, 48 h, 获得大量相对同步化的早幼红细胞、中幼红细胞、晚幼红细胞, 研究了不同发育阶段的上述早期红系造血细胞的生物力学及血液流变学特性的变化规律. 发现不同发育阶段的早期红系造血细胞, 随着发育其电泳率、渗透脆性、膜的流动性和黏弹性都发生了改变, 这种改变与膜脂的组成、膜蛋白、细胞膜的骨架蛋白、脂质分子与蛋白质分子的相互作用有关.     

无血清培养上调N2a细胞钙反应性反式激活因子的表达

目的探讨钙反应性反式激活因子(calcium-responsive transactivator,CREST)是否与神经细胞的分化有关。方法选用在促分化因素作用下具有分化为神经元能力的小鼠神经母细胞瘤(N2a)细胞,用无血清培养(血清撤除)诱导N2a细胞分化。接种和培养N2a细胞12～24h后,将其分为对照组和无血清诱导组,对照组继续在含5%胎牛血清(FBS)的培养基中培养,无血清诱导组在不含FBS的培养基中培养。采用免疫印迹技术、免疫荧光技术和RT-PCR检测无血清诱导分化对N2a细胞CREST蛋白和mRNA表达的影响。结果在含5%胎牛血清(FBS)培养基培养的对照N2a细胞中,CREST蛋白水平在各时间点均无明显变化,CREST mRNA水平仅在培养48h后略有升高。而在无血清诱导分化的N2a细胞中,CREST蛋白表达水平在无血清诱导12h时无明显变化,但在诱导24h后明显升高,诱导48h后进一步升高;RT-PCR检测显示,CREST mRNA在无血清诱导12h后即开始升高,诱导24h和48h则升高更为明显。结论无血清诱导分化的N2a细胞中CREST的表达上调,提示CREST可能参与神经细胞的分化。     

双歧杆菌完整肽聚糖对小鼠骨髓来源树突状细胞分泌IL-12的影响

目的探讨相同剂量双歧杆菌完整肽聚糖（WPG）在不同时间对小鼠骨髓来源树突状细胞分泌IL-12的影响。方法将双歧杆菌WPG与小鼠骨髓来源树突状细胞共培养,分别在加入WPG后0、12、24、36、48和60h收集培养上清液,用ELISA法测定不同时间点上清液中IL-12的量。结果双歧杆菌WPG与树突状细胞共培养后,上清液中IL-12的量在24h内逐渐升高,至24h达高峰,24h后呈下降趋势;同0h组比较,12、24和36h组IL-12分泌量明显增加（P〈0.05）,而48、60h组同0h组比较差异无显著性（P〉0.05）。结论双歧杆菌WPG能够刺激小鼠骨髓来源的树突状细胞分泌IL-12;双歧杆菌WPG对树突状细胞的免疫刺激存在时间效应关系。     

小鼠胎肝和骨髓造血基质细胞贴壁层对红系祖细胞生长的影响

本实验以Dexter培养体系作小鼠胎肝和骨髓造血基质细胞贴壁培养。在所获的基质细胞贴壁层上作红系造血祖细胞集落培养,观察两种来源造血基质细胞对红系集落生长的影响。实验结果表明,胎肝造血基质细胞贴壁层能明显促进早期红系造血祖细胞(BFU-E)形成集落,却不明显影响晚期红系造血祖细胞(CFU-E)的生长。成年小鼠骨髓造血基质细胞贴壁层对BFU-E和CFU-E均有刺激生长的作用;但对前者生长的刺激性影响较胎肝造血基质细胞贴壁层为弱。造血基质细胞贴壁层对红系集落生长的促进作用主要是通过体液因子实现的,细胞间短距离调节的影响亦不能除外。     

小鼠网织红细胞微观流变学特性的研究

按Bishop方法,在小鼠血液里诱导生成大量网织红细胞,然后提取网织红细胞,对其电泳率、渗透脆性、膜的流动性、细胞的变形能力和取向性进行了系统研究。研究结果表明网织红细胞在转变为成熟红细胞的短短时间内,其微观流变学特性发生了明显的变化：电泳率变小、渗透脆性变好、膜的流动性变大、细胞的变形能力变强、取向性变好,最终发育成具有全面功能的成熟红细胞。     

小鼠胎肝红系细胞在分化过程中形态学观察及时序性表达分析

小鼠胎肝是小鼠发育早期主要的造血器官,红系细胞在胎肝造血过程中形态特征和组成成分等方面发生了明显变化。根据红系细胞体积的变化,利用Countstar细胞计数仪对小鼠E12．5-E17．5胎肝中直径8-14岬细胞进行数量统计,再结合观测到的红系细胞的形态特征和血红蛋白表达量的不同,将E9．5．E17．5胎肝中的细胞分为10类。统计结果显示,随着胎肝造血系统的发育,哺乳类红系细胞在终末分化时出现细胞体积减小、细胞核固缩、排核和血红蛋白表达量增加等时序性变化。红系细胞表面特异标志Terll9和CD71在EryD中高表达而在成体骨髓细胞和外周血细胞中表达较低的结果表明胎肝中红系细胞具有较高的分化能力。这些数据为研究红系分化、克隆红系分化相关基因及探讨红白血病发生的机制提供了理论依据。     

肾小球系膜细胞中硫氧还蛋白1过表达对基质金属蛋白酶9表达的影响

为进一步探讨硫氧还蛋白1（thioredoxin1,Trx1）过表达对高糖环境下肾小球系膜细胞基质金属蛋白酶9（Matrix metalloproteinase9．MMP0）表达的影响．采用RT-PCR和明胶酶谱法检测细胞中MMP-9mRNA和酶活性的变化．用脂质体介导瞬时转染法转染正义Trx1及反义Trx1,观察高糖环境Trx1过表达对MMP9表达的影响．结果表明．HBZY-1高糖组与正常糖组比较,MMP9mRNA在12h,24h,48h时表达增加（P〈0．05）,同时酶活性于12h、24h、48h也明显增高（P〈0．01）．转染正义Trx1组细胞,MMP．9mRNA水平及MMP9酶活性,在高糖组与正常糖组差异无统计学意义（P〉0．05）;但转染反义Trx1组和未转染组细胞的MMP9 mRNA水平及酶活性．高糖组均比正常糖组表达增加,差异有统计学意义（P〈0．01）．提示Trx1过表达可抑制高糖环境诱导的肾小球系膜细胞MMP9高表达．     

小鼠隐球菌性脑膜炎模型AQP4与脑水肿关系的实验研究

目的 探讨隐球菌感染中枢神经系小鼠模型AQP4与脑水肿的关系.方法 尾静脉接种隐球菌构建小鼠中枢神经系感染模型,随机分为实验组和对照组,免疫抑制后实验组小鼠尾静脉注射隐球菌菌悬液,对照组注射等量生理盐水.两组均采用Western blotting技术于6h、12h、24 h、48 h、72 h动态检测小鼠脑组织中AQP4蛋白表达变化.结果 小鼠隐球菌中枢神经系统感染后,脑组织中AQP4蛋白表达24 h开始上升,48 h达峰值,在24h和48 h与对照组比较,实验组的标准化AQP4蛋白表达水平显著增加,与对照组差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05).结论 AQP4对隐球菌中枢神经系统感染所致脑水肿具有保护性作用.     

脂多糖对新生小鼠肺血管内皮细胞的影响及机制探讨

该文旨在探讨脂多糖(lipopolysaccharide, LPS)对新生小鼠肺血管内皮细胞的影响及机制。将分离培养的肺血管内皮细胞随机分为空白对照组和LPS组;用10μg/mL的LPS处理细胞后分别于0 h、6 h、12 h、24 h、48 h时间点收集细胞标本进行检测;采用划痕实验观察LPS对肺血管内皮细胞迁移的影响;用荧光定量PCR(Real-time PCR, RT-PCR)检测白介素-1β(IL-1β)、巨噬细胞炎性蛋白-1α(MIP-1α)、单核细胞趋化蛋白-1(MCP-1)、肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α) mRNA水平变化; Western blot检测血管内皮生长因子(VEGF)、血管内皮生长因子受体2(VEGFR2)及核因子κB(nuclear factor kappa-B, NF-κB)相关蛋白P65水平的变化。结果显示,体外分离培养的肺血管内皮细胞成鹅卵石样排列, VIII因子相关抗原和CD31表面抗原荧光染色阳性。划痕实验中, LPS组细胞在12 h的迁移高于对照组(P0.001);荧光定量PCR检测到LPS组分泌的炎症因子IL-1β、TNF-α和趋化因子MIP-1α、MCP-1的mRNA表达明显高于对照组(P0.001); Western blot显示, LPS组与对照组相比, VEGF蛋白表达在24 h、48 h处降低(P0.05), VEGFR2蛋白表达在各时间段都明显降低(P0.001),同时, NF-κB相关蛋白P65活性显著升高(P0.05)。研究表明,脂多糖诱发的炎症反应影响肺血管内皮细胞的发育,其机制可能与NF-κB通路激活,诱导炎症因子、趋化因子表达升高和VEGF/VEGFR2表达下降有关。     

氯化高铁血红素诱导K562细胞中β-珠蛋白基因表达的研究

以绿色荧光蛋白（EGFP）基因为报道基因,构建了在β－珠蛋白启动子驱动及HS2元件调控下的重组表达载体HG,用脂质体转染法将其转染到K562细胞中,并用RT－PCR方法及流式细胞仪检测氯化高铁血红素（Hm)对K562细胞中β－珠蛋白基因表达及重组载体HG在K562细胞中瞬时表达的影响。结果显示：用30μmol/L Hm诱导K562细胞24、48及72h后,不仅其γ－珠蛋白mRNA水平升高,其β－珠蛋白mRNA水平也明显上升,而且这种诱导作用在诱导24、48h后比较明显;Hm还可增强重组表达载体HG在K562细胞中的瞬时表达。提示Hm诱导红系分化的机理可能与γ→β珠蛋白基因的转换机制相关。     

脂多糖致急性肺血管内皮屏障功能失调小鼠FLI-1蛋白表达的变化及其意义

目的: 观察感染性急性肺损伤(ALI)肺血管内皮屏障功能失调小鼠肺组织中弗里德白血病病毒插入位点1(FLI-1)蛋白表达的变化,以探讨FLI-1在感染性ALI肺血管内皮屏障功能失调发生发展中的意义。方法: SPF级雄性ICR小鼠60只,腹腔注射脂多糖(LPS,7.5 mg/kg)复制ALI模型,在给予LPS 0 h、12 h、24 h、48 h后,检测小鼠肺血管内皮屏障通透性和肺湿干重比,ELISA法检测肺泡灌洗液中TNF-α和IL-6含量,Western blot法检测肺组织FLI-1和Src酪氨酸激酶(SRC)蛋白的表达。结果: 与0 h组比较,12 h组、24 h组肺血管内皮屏障通透性分别升高74.3%和162.4%,而48 h组较24 h组降低27.0%(P均＜0.05);与0 h组比较,12 h组、24 h组肺湿干重比分别升高50.1%和122.9%,而48 h组较24 h组降低10.7%(P均＜0.05);与0 h组比较,12 h、24 h肺泡灌洗液IL-6和TNF-α含量均显著升高,而48 h肺泡灌洗液IL-6和TNF-α含量较24 h分别下降28.3%和21.6%(P均＜ 0.05);与0 h组比较,12 h组、24 h组肺组织FLI-1蛋白表达水平分别下调20.4%和56.9%,而48 h组较24 h组上调18.2%(P均＜0.05);与0 h组比较,12 h组、24 h组肺组织SRC蛋白表达水平分别上调76.8%和176.7%,而48 h组较24 h组下调33.4%(P均＜0.05);肺血管内皮屏障通透性与FLI-1蛋白表达水平呈显著负相关(r= -0.8992,P＜0.01),而与SRC蛋白表达水平呈显著正相关(r=0.8918,P＜0.01),肺组织FLI-1与SRC蛋白表达呈显著负相关(r=-0.8087,P=0.0014)。结论: FLI-1可能参与LPS诱导的急性肺损伤肺血管内皮屏障功能失常过程。     

Oxidative stress-inducible antioxidant adaptive response during prostaglandin F2alpha-induced luteal cell death in vivo

Oxidative stress-induced antioxidant adaptive response would be particularly important to cells in high reactive oxygen species (ROS) environments. We aimed to determine the dynamic adaptive response of antioxidant enzymatic systems in sheep corpus luteum (CL) during PGF2alpha-induced luteal cell death. Activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD1 and SOD2), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPX) and glutathione reductase (GSR), and in situ DNA fragmentation were determined in CL at day 10 of the estrous cycle (0 h) and at 12, 24 or 48 h after PGF2alpha injection. A decrease in plasma progesterone concentration was first observed at 6 h after treatment (P < 0.05). Apoptotic cells were rarely observed in the CL at 0 h (less than 0.7%), and their incidence increased (P < 0.01) by 12 h post-PGF2alpha (11.7%) and remained thereafter elevated through 48 h. Activities of SOD1, SOD2, GPX and GSR were not changed at any time points after PGF2alpha treatment. CAT activity increased at 12 h (P < 0.01) and at 24 h (P < 0.05) after PGF2alpha treatment as compared to that at 0 h. These findings demonstrate that PGF2alpha induce luteal cell death without depressing the activity of antioxidant enzymes. It is suggested that transient increase in CAT activity is an adaptive response of the CL to oxidative stress induced by PGF2alpha.     

Increase of Free Space Solutes in Tobacco Leaves in Relation to the Localized Cellular Response Following Injections of a Bacterial Protein-Lipopolysaccharide Complex*

Variations in pH, cell ultrastructure, conductivity, calcium ion molarity, reducing sugars, uronic acids and in protein of the intercellular washing fluid were studied at 0, 12, 24 and 48 h in tobacco leaf halves intercellularly injected with a bacterial pr-LPS complex (250 μg-ml⁻¹). These injections induced a localized cellular reaction (LCR) in points opposite to intercellular structured deposits on the plant cell walls. The intercellular fluid pH was higher at 24 h than in the control, but not at 12 and 48 h. The conductivity, the calcium ion molarity, the free and hydrolyzed sugar content were higher at 12, 24 and 48 h than in the control tissue; the uronic acid content was higher at 24 and 48 h, but not at 12 h. There was a peak for, all 5 parameters at around 24 h, when LCR showed its highest activity. The protein content was significantly higher at 24 and 48 h than in the control intercellular fluid. The increase in conductivity, calcium ions, sugar, uronic acids and proteins in the intercellular fluids of the pr-LPS injected tissue were interpreted as direct or indirect effects of the LCR, i.e. as an exocytosis induced by pr-LPS injections. The associated high sugar and uronic acid content of the intercellular fluid at 12 and 24 h was not correlated to its capacity to prevent the hypersensitive confluent necrosis when injected intercellularly into tobacco tissue.     

Gonadotrope responsiveness in orchidectomized sheep: I. Effect of continuous infusion of estradiol.

Gonadotrope function during continuous infusion of estradiol (E2) was evaluated in orchidectomized sheep (wethers). Serum concentrations of LH were reduced (p less than 0.05) within 3 h of introduction of E2 and remained depressed for the period of E2 delivery (48 h). Gonadotrope responsiveness (change in LH secretion induced by a 500-ng GnRH challenge, i.v.) was assessed 0, 3, 6, 12, 24, or 48 h after initiation of E2 infusion. Gonadotrope responsiveness was augmented (p less than 0.05) 12, 24, and 48 h after first introduction of E2. In a companion study, anterior pituitary tissue was collected 0, 3, 6, 12, 24, or 48 h after the beginning of E2 infusion. Tissue concentration of GnRH receptor was increased 3-fold within 12 h of first introduction of E2. Tissue stores of LH were also increased (p less than 0.05) during E2 infusion. Passive immunization against GnRH increased (p less than 0.05) tissue stores of LH, but had no effect on GnRH receptor concentration. Passive immunization against GnRH and concurrent infusion of E2 increased (p less than 0.05) both tissue stores of LH and tissue concentrations of GnRH receptor. The acute suppression of LH secretion induced by infusion of E2 was not affected by concurrent episodic administration of GnRH (200 ng/hourly pulse). However, serum concentrations of LH were restored to pretreatment levels within 12 h of initiation of E2 infusion and episodic delivery of GnRH. These data indicate that E2 acts in wethers to suppress gonadotropin secretion while simultaneously increasing GnRH receptor concentration, tissue stores of LH, and gonadotrope responsiveness.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)     

Inhibition of Salmonella typhimurium and Escherichia coli by fermented flour of finger millet (Eleusine coracana)

The inhibitory effect on Salmonella typhimurium and Escherichia coli of prolonged incubation (0–48h) by finger millet flour fermented for varying time periods (0, 12, 18, 24 and 48h) was tested. S. typhimurium was completely inhibited (100%) in 12h by the 24 and 48h and after 48h by the 12 and 18h fermented samples. Escherichia coli was less inhibited than S. typhimurium, as the 48h fermented sample showed about 50% inhibition in 12h and 100% at 48h. Inhibition of both pathogens was more effective after a longer period of fermentation, suggesting that metabolites produced by the fermenting microbes play a role in this effect. The unfermented millet sample (0 h) also inhibited the pathogens on prolonged incubation for 48 h.     

Expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase and enzymes of arginine metabolism in Fusarium kyushuense-exposed mouse lung.

Expression of inducible nitric oxide (NO) synthase (iNOS) and related enzymes of arginine metabolism in the mouse lung exposed to filamentous fungus Fusarium kyushuense was studied by RNA blot, immunoblot, and histological analyses. When mice were exposed intranasally to the fungi only once, no induction of iNOS mRNA was observed. However, when the animals were infected again 6 days after the first exposure, iNOS mRNA was induced, reached a maximum 12-24 h after the exposure, and decreased to an undetectable level at 48 h. mRNAs for cationic amino acid transporter-2 (CAT2) and argininosuccinate synthetase were induced gradually, reached a maximum at 24 h, and decreased at 48 h. Arginase II mRNA increased at 24 h and decreased markedly at 48 h. On the other hand, arginase I mRNA started to increase at 24 h and reached to a much higher level at 48 h. Ornithine decarboxylase and ornithine aminotransferase mRNAs were also induced. Immunoblot analysis showed that iNOS, argininosuccinate synthetase, and arginase I and II proteins were induced with similar kinetics as those of their respective mRNAs. In histological examination, fungal elements were observed in the bronchoalveolar lumen at 3-6 h, decreased at 12 h, and almost disappeared at 48 h. Small granuloma appeared 3 h after the infection and their size increased with time. These results suggest that NO is produced in the mouse lung in response to F. kyushuense exposure and that the NO production is regulated by CAT2, the citrulline-NO cycle, and arginase isoforms. Enhanced synthesis of polyamines and proline (and thus collagen) is also suggested.     

Effect of nitrite exposure on metabolic response in the freshwater prawn Macrobrachium nipponense

The metabolic response of the freshwater prawn, Macrobrachium nipponense to nitrite toxicity was evaluated. The prawns were exposed to 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 mg L^?1 NO₂-N concentrations for 48 h. The metabolic parameters in muscle were measured after 12, 24 and 48 h. Glucose level significantly increased after 24 h. Exposure to lower nitrite concentrations (1 and 2 mg L^?1) resulted in significant increases in alanine aminotransferase (ALT) activities after 24 and 48 h. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) activities treated with 2 and 3 mg L^?1 nitrite-N at 48 h were significantly higher than those at 12 and 24 h. Intermediate sublethal nitrite concentrations produced significant elevations in lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activities from 12 h up to 48 h. No significant changes were detected in any of the groups for triglycerides and creatine kinase (CK). To satisfy the increased energy demands caused by acute nitrite exposure, mobilization of lipids is not the main reason while utilization of amino acids seems to play a more important role. The results would be helpful for aquaculture farmers to prevent a potential depression of productivity caused by elevated nitrite levels.     

时钟基因BMAL1在运动性骨骼肌损伤恢复中的作用

目的:探讨时钟基因BMAL1在运动性骨骼肌损伤恢复中的作用。方法:208只8周龄SD大鼠随机分为对照组(C组,n=104)和运动组(E组,n=104)。E组于跑台进行90 min下坡跑,运动后于0 h, 6 h, 12 h, 18 h, 24 h, 30 h, 36 h, 42 h, 48 h, 54 h, 60 h, 66 h, 72 h各取C组、E组8只大鼠腓肠肌,通过实时荧光定量PCR实验检测骨骼肌核心时钟基因BMAL1表达量,应用余弦分析软件circacompare (R package)获取拟合余弦曲线参数,分析其节律性振荡的变化趋势;透射电镜观察骨骼肌肌纤维超微结构变化;免疫印迹法(Western blot)检测骨骼肌BMAL1、DESMIN表达;免疫荧光观测BMAL1与DESMIN的定位及含量变化。结果:C组BMAL1 mRNA在72 h内呈现3个完整近日节律周期;E组BMAL1 mRNA在0 h～24 h近日节律消失。与C组比较,E组在运动后0 h、6 h、12 h、18 h, BMAL1 mRNA含量显著升高(P<0.05),在运动后0 h、12 hBMAL1蛋...     

Short-term alterations in hippocampal glutamate transport system caused by one-single neonatal seizure episode: implications on behavioral performance in adulthood

Impairment in the activity and expression of glutamate transporters has been found in experimental models of epilepsy in adult animals. However, there are few studies investigating alterations on glutamate transporters caused by epilepsy in newborn animals, especially in the early periods after seizures. In this study, alterations in the hippocampal glutamate transporters activity and immunocontent were investigated in neonatal rats (7 days old) submitted to kainate-induced seizures model. Glutamate uptake, glutamate transporters (GLT-1, GLAST, EAAC1) and glutamine synthetase (GS) were assessed in hippocampal slices obtained 12 h, 24 h, 48 h, 72 h and 60 days after seizures. Immunoreactivity for hippocampal GFAP, NeuN and DAPI were assessed 24 h after seizure. Behavioral analysis (elevated-plus maze and inhibitory avoidance task) was also investigated in the adult animals (60 days old). The decrease on glutamate uptake was observed in hippocampal slices obtained 24 h after seizures. The immunocontent of GLT-1 increased at 12 h and decreased at 24 h (+62% and −20%, respectively), while GLAST increased up to 48 h after seizures. No alterations were observed for EAAC1 and GS. It should be mentioned that there were no long-term changes in tested glutamate transporters at 60 days after kainate treatment. GFAP immunoreactivity increased in all hippocampal subfields (CA1, CA3 and dentate gyrus) with no alterations in NeuN and DAPI staining. In the adulthood, kainate-treated rats showed anxiety-related behavior and lower performance in the inhibitory avoidance task. Our findings indicate that acute modifications on hippocampal glutamate transporters triggered by a single convulsive event in early life may play a role in the behavioral alterations observed in adulthood.     

Taxol induced Bcl-2 protein phosphorylation in human hepatocellular carcinoma QGY-7703 cell line

Bcl-2 family proteins play a critical role in the regulation of apoptosis. Treatment of a human hepatocellular carcinoma cell line, QGY-7703, with Taxol induced apoptosis and Bcl-2 protein phosphorylation. Microscopic observation indicated that apoptotic bodies (0-15%) of Taxol-treated QGY cells appeared after 12 h of treatment, and apoptotic QGY cells gradually increased to 40% after 24 h and 70% after 48 h. A DNA fragmentation assay showed that Taxol induced genomic DNA cleavage into 200 bp DNA fragments. Bcl-2 protein was phosphorylated in Taxol-treated QGY cells within 3 h of treatment, and continued gradually up to 24 h. By 48 h, the protein was unphosphorylated. Other Bcl-2 family proteins, including Bax (a heterodimerization partner of Bcl-2), Bcl-XL, Bak and Bad, were expressed, but at constant levels. The results show a close correlation between Bcl-2 phosphorylation and apoptosis in QGY cells. The inactivation of Bcl-2 protein phosphorylation could be one of the key mechanisms needed for the induction of apoptosis in Taxol-treated QGY cells.