PSP94-TNFαD11a融合基因在NIH3T3细胞中的表达及其产物活性分析

 为了分析 PSP94- TNFαD1 1 a融合基因的表达和表达产物的生物学活性 ,将含该融合基因的质粒 pc DNA- PSP94- TNFα D1 1 a转染 NIH3T3细胞 ,72 h后收集细胞培养上清 ,并提取细胞总RNA,经 RT- PCR,得到与目的基因长度相符合的 c DNA片段 ;以 PSP94c DNA为探针 ,对 RT-PCR产物进行 Southern印迹分析 .结果表明 :转染 PSP94- TNFαD1 1 a融合基因的 NIH3T3细胞 ,其 RT- PCR产物杂交信号为阳性 .细胞培养上清用 TNF抗体行 Western印迹和 ELISA分析 ,检测结果为阳性 .生物学活性分析表明 ,细胞培养上清不仅具有 PSP94抑制人前列腺癌细胞 PC- 3生长的活性 ,而且显示出 TNFα对 L92 9细胞的细胞毒作用 .以上结果表明 ,pc DNA- PSP94- TNFαD1 1 a质粒能够正确表达目的基因 PSP94- TNFα D1 1 a,且表达的 PSP94- TNFαD1 1 a融合蛋白具有预期的双重生物学活性 .     

人重组PSP及其生物活性研究

为了获得人重组 persephin( PSP)并研究其生物学活性 ,从人胎脑组织中提取总 RNA,以RT- PCR方法获取编码人 PSP成熟蛋白 c DNA.将人 PSP c DNA插入含 T7启动子的质粒 p ET-2 8a( + ) ,构建表达质粒 p ET- PSP,转化大肠杆菌 BL 2 1 ( DE3)获得表达菌株 BLPSP,经 IPTG诱导表达的 PSP形成包含体 .凝胶自动扫描分析表明 ,PSP表达量约占菌体总蛋白 2 0 %以上 .用Ni2 + - NTA树脂一步法纯化目的蛋白 ,纯度达 85%以上 .纯化和复性的 PSP蛋白能显著促进脊髓神经元的存活 .     

螺旋藻多糖抗柯萨奇B3病毒的体外实验研究

在体外进行了钝顶螺旋藻多糖(polysaccharides from Spirulina platensis,PSP)抗柯萨奇病毒B3(Coxsackie virus B3,CVB3)活性的研究.以不同剂量的PSP作用于病毒复制周期的各个环节,以病毒半数感染量(TCID50),细胞病变效应(CPE),蚀斑形成单位(PFU),MTT染色细胞保护率(MTT法)作为评价指标,判断PSP的抗病毒效果.结果表明PSP对Vero细胞毒性极低(TC50为1750μg/mL),对CVB3无直接灭活作用,PSP可干扰病毒向宿主细胞的吸附,其抗病毒生物合成的活性最高(IC50为5.26,TI为237.6),是阳性对照药病毒唑的3.95倍,但不影响病毒的释放.提示PSP抗病毒靶位可能在于抑制病毒吸附和感染细胞内病毒的生物合成.     

从二溴百里香醌的抑制效应分析融合膜电子传递的途径

甲基紫精(MV)系统中,在对类囊体膜的光合磷酸化(PSP)活力近于完全抑制的二溴百里香醌(DBMIB)浓度下,由类囊体残缺膜与线粒体嵴膜组成的融合膜PSP活力不仅不被抑制,反而受到不同程度的促进。在铁氰化钾(FeCy)系统中,DBMIB对类囊体膜的PSP活力不能完全抑制,同样浓度的DBMIB对融合膜的PSP活力有抑制效应。检测了不同膜在不同系统中,光下耗氧、放氧、FeCy还原和融合效应的关系等,论证了融合膜中电子传递的途径。     

胰腺应激蛋白PSP/reg抑制胰腺星状细胞TIMPs:MMPs及RECK表达

目的 观察胰腺应激蛋白PSP/reg对胰腺星状细胞(PSC)合成和分泌基质金属蛋白酶(MMPs)及其组织抑制剂(TIMPs)以及RECK表达的影响.方法 分离纯化慢性胰腺炎患者纤维化区的PSC,基因重组胰腺应激蛋白PSP/reg,以终浓度为10和100 ng/mL对PSC进行干预,实时荧光定量PCR检测MMP1/2、TIMP1/2及RECK基因表达,Western blot测定MMP1/2、TIMP1/2及RECK蛋白,细胞免疫荧光观察细胞膜表面RECK分布.结果 PSP/reg对MMP1/2、TIMP1/2及RECK表达无明显影响;PSP/reg轻度抑制PSC培养上清中MMP2水平(P＜0.05),而显著抑制TIMP1/2水平(P ＜0.01);PSC细胞膜表面发现有RECK蛋白,PSP/reg减少PSC的RECK含量(P＜0.01).结论 胰腺应激蛋白PSP/reg能够降低TIMPs:MMPs比率、减少RECK蛋白水平表达,从而解除对MMPs的部分抑制,使MMPs活性相对增高,有利于纤维化的分解消散,促进胰腺损伤后的再生修复.     

人PSP94的分泌表达及其表达产物抗前列腺癌作用

将编码人 94个氨基酸的前列腺分泌蛋白 ( PSP94) c DNA与酵母整合载体 p PICZαA重组 ,构建的重组质粒线性化后转染酵母细胞 GS1 1 5,获得了 PSP94在酵母细胞中遗传性稳定表达酵母工程细胞 .诱导后的培养物中 ,rh PSP94表达量约为 0 .9mg/L,分子量约 1 6.5k D.培养上清经离子交换层析纯化后 ,目的蛋白的纯度为 92 % .体外在人前列腺癌细胞上活性分析表明 ,rh PSP94以1 0 0μg/L ,对该细胞的抑制率 2 0 .4% ;单纯新型 TNF,以 1 0 3 U/ml,抑制率 2 9.8% ;rh PSP94和新型 TNF以上述同样剂量联合应用 ,抑制率为 86.3% .提示 PSP94在体外对抗前列腺癌细胞有杀伤作用 ,但不明显 ;PSP94与新型 TNF联合应用 ,可使抑制率明显提高 ,可能 PSP94与新型 TNF有协同抗前列腺癌的作用 .     

硒化紫球藻胞外多糖组成与结构的初步分析

通过在ASW培养基中加入适量的亚硒酸制备硒化紫球藻胞外多糖,经分离纯化、纯度鉴定后,利用下列手段对其进行分析:通过紫外可见光谱扫描、红外光谱扫描了解其结构信息;通过高效液相色谱对其单糖组分进行分析;通过硫酸-咔唑法测定其糖醛酸含量;通过硫酸比浊法测定其硫酸根含量,等。Se-PSP和PSP一样,分离后分别得到两种成分,紫外光谱也和PSP相似,不含有蛋白质和核酸;红外光谱显示Se-PSP中Se可能取代了C-H上的H和SO42-中的S;HPLC显示其单糖组分种类相似,含量稍有差别;另外,PSP和Se-PSP所含的糖醛酸含量没有统计学差异,Se-PSP所含SO42-比PSP少。     

云芝糖肽对氧化偶氮甲烷-葡聚糖硫酸钠诱导小鼠结直肠癌模型中相关肠道菌的影响及潜在意义

旨在探究云芝糖肽(polysaccharopeptide, PSP)对炎症相关结直肠癌(colorectal cancer, CRC)模型小鼠中肠道潜在致病菌和益生菌的影响。将雄性C57BL/6小鼠随机分为对照组、模型组和PSP组,每组10只。模型组和PSP组以氧化偶氮甲烷(azoxymethane,AOM)/葡聚糖硫酸钠(dextran sodium sulfate,DSS)造模。PSP组在造模基础上每日灌胃PSP 650 mg/kg,持续13周。小鼠炎症状态以疾病活动指数(disease activity index, DAI)进行评估。采用实时荧光定量聚合酶链反应技术测定各组小鼠新鲜粪便中厌氧消化链球菌(Peptostreptococcus anaerobius,P. anaerobius)、嗜黏蛋白阿克曼菌(Akkermansia muciniphila,A. muciniphila)、脆弱拟杆菌(Bacteroides fragilis, B．fragilis)、共生梭菌(Clostridium symbiosum, C．symbiosum)及乳酸杆菌(Lactobacillus spp.)的相对丰度。结果显示,PSP可降低造模所导致的小鼠DAI值升高,且在前两轮DSS处理时与模型组比较有显著性差异(P<0.05、 P<0.01)。PSP下调潜在致病菌P. anaerobius、A.muciniphila、B.fragilis以及C.symbiosum的相对丰度,且中期时P.anaerobius、A.muciniphila、 B．fragilis的丰度均显著低于初始水平(P<0.05、 P<0.01、 P<0.05)。表明PSP可缓解致炎剂诱导的小鼠结肠炎症,并降低部分肠道致病菌的相对丰度,提示PSP对炎症相关CRC可能具有潜在的预防作用。     

人PSP94与TNFα衍生物联合治疗人前列腺癌的实验研究

构建了表达人 PSP94、TNFα衍生物 ( TNFα D1 1 a)及 PSP94与 TNFα D1 1 a( PSP94- TNFαD1 1 a)双功能蛋白真核表达质粒 pc DNA- TNFα D1 1 a、pc DNA- PSP94和 pc DNA- PSP94- TNFαD1 1 a,与 rh PSP94和 rh TNFα D1 1 a蛋白分别在人前列腺癌裸鼠移植瘤动物模型上进行了 PSP94与 TNFαD1 1 a联合治疗人前列腺癌的实验研究 .当动物肿瘤直径长至约 1 0 mm时 ,将以上 3种真核表达质粒分别以 50 μg/只的量给相应组动物的左右四头肌内注射一次 ,同时设 pc DNA3.0空载体对照组 ;rh PSP9450μg/kg、rh TNFαD1 1 a 1 0 0万单位 /kg、rh PSP94和 rh TNFαD1 1 a以同样剂量联合给药 ,肌肉注射 ,每 d一次 ,连续 1 0 d,同时设环磷酰胺阳性对照组和生理盐水阴性对照组 .基因治疗动物给药后第 1 5d处死 ,蛋白治疗组停药后第 2 d处死 ,观察疗效 ,计算抑瘤率 .结果显示 ,以上述方式给药 ,无论是基因治疗组还是重组蛋白组 ,给 PSP94的动物肿瘤虽然未见明显缩小 ,但肿瘤组织均出现不同程度的坏死和液化现象 ;给 TNFαD1 1 a的未见明显的抑瘤效果 ;PSP94-TNFαD1 1 a融合基因或 rh PSP94+ rh TNFαD1 1 a联合给药 ,不仅肿瘤有所缩小 ,而且也有不同程度的坏死和液化现象出现 .初步认为 :( 1 ) PSP94有一定的抗前列腺     

螺旋藻多糖抗单纯疱疹病毒作用的实验研究

在体外进行了钝顶螺旋藻多糖(polysaccharides fromSpirulina platensis,PSP)抗单纯疱疹病毒活性的研究。以不同剂量的PSP分别作用于HSV-1及HSV-2病毒复制周期的各个环节,以病毒半数感染量(TCID50),细胞病变效应(CPE),蚀斑形成单位(PFU),MTT染色细胞保护率(MTT法)作为评价指标,判断PSP的抗病毒效果;FQ-PCR检测PSP抗病毒作用的时效关系。结果表明PSP对Vero细胞毒性极低(TC50为1750μg/mL),对HSV-1及HSV-2均无直接灭活作用,可阻滞HSV-1及HSV-2病毒吸附和抑制感染细胞内病毒的复制,但不影响病毒的释放;FQ-PCR结果显示随着PSP浓度及作用时间的增加,PSP对HSV-1病毒DNA的抑制作用明显增强,具有良好的剂量和时效关系。提示PSP抗HSV-1及HSV-2病毒作用的机制与抑制病毒吸附和感染细胞内病毒的生物合成有关。     

Functional analysis of phenolsulfonphthalein transport system in Long-Evans Cinnamon rats

It has been reported that the transport function for organic anions on the kidney is maintained in multidrug resistance-associated protein 2 (Mrp2)-deficient rats. Different from Mrp2-deficient rats, Long-Evans Cinnamon (LEC) rats have impaired urinary excretion of Mrp2-substrate, phenolsulfonphthalein (PSP). PSP is transported by the potential-sensitive urate transport system in rat brush-border membranes. We analyzed the function of PSP transport system in LEC rats. Unlike Long-Evans Agouti (LEA) rats, the initial uptake of PSP and urate into the renal brush-border membrane vesicles of LEC rats were not significantly enhanced in the presence of positive intravesicular potential, suggesting that the potential-sensitive urate transport system is impaired in LEC rats. LEC rats should be useful for elucidating the potential-sensitive urate transport system in rats at the molecular level.     

Functional analysis of phenolsulfonphthalein transport system in Long-Evans Cinnamon rats

It has been reported that the transport function for organic anions on the kidney is maintained in multidrug resistance-associated protein 2 (Mrp2)-deficient rats. Different from Mrp2-deficient rats, Long-Evans Cinnamon (LEC) rats have impaired urinary excretion of Mrp2-substrate, phenolsulfonphthalein (PSP). PSP is transported by the potential-sensitive urate transport system in rat brush-border membranes. We analyzed the function of PSP transport system in LEC rats. Unlike Long-Evans Agouti (LEA) rats, the initial uptake of PSP and urate into the renal brush-border membrane vesicles of LEC rats were not significantly enhanced in the presence of positive intravesicular potential, suggesting that the potential-sensitive urate transport system is impaired in LEC rats. LEC rats should be useful for elucidating the potential-sensitive urate transport system in rats at the molecular level.     

Hepato-renal transport of phenolsulfonphthalein in analbuminemic rats: albumin is essential for hepatic compensatory elimination of a nephrophilic ligand in animals with renal dysfunction

To investigate a possible function of plasma albumin in partitioning organic anions into bile and urine, phenolsulfonphthalein (PSP) was administered intravenously and its in vivo fate was studied in normal and analbuminemic mutant rats (NAR). No significant change in the rate of PSP disappearance was observed in bilaterally nephrectomized normal rats. However, biliary excretion of the injected dye increased remarkably in nephrectomized normal rats. Intravenously injected PSP disappeared very rapidly from the circulation of NAR. Thus, the plasma clearance and distribution volume of PSP were significantly larger in NAR than in normal rats. Bilateral nephrectomy also failed to decrease the plasma clearance and distribution volume of the dye in NAR. In striking contrast to the experiments in normal rats, bilateral nephrectomy did not increase the biliary secretion of PSP in NAR. When PSP bound to equimolar albumin was injected into bilaterally nephrectomized NAR, the biliary excretion of PSP increased significantly with concomitant decrease in both plasma clearance and distribution volume of the dye. These results indicate that, in cases of renal transport dysfunction, albumin plays a critical role in hepatic compensatory excretion of PSP, a nephrophilic organic anion, whose molecular weight (MW 354) is close to the threshold value for partitioning a ligand to the eliminatory routes in liver and kidney of a rodent.     

Perchloric acid-soluble protein is expressed in enterocytes and goblet cells in the intestine and upregulated by dietary lipid

We previously identified perchloric acid-soluble protein (PSP) in the rat liver, kidney, brain and lung, and reported that it appeared to be related to repression of cell proliferation. In the present study, we clarified that PSP was expressed in the intestine, and found that the amino acid sequence of the intestinal PSP was consistent with those of other PSPs present in other tissues. An immunohistochemical study revealed that PSP was expressed in enterocytes and goblet cells, but not in other cell types among the lamina propria epithelial cells. A comparison of the expressions of PSP and proliferating cell nuclear antigen demonstrated that the proliferating cells did not express PSP. Intestinal PSP expression was induced by approximately 3-fold by oral administration of dietary fat. These findings indicate that the proliferation repression activity may be related to renewal of the intestinal epithelium, and that PSP is one of the fatty acid-inducible proteins.     

Degradation of plasma bilirubin by a bilirubin oxidase derivative which has a relatively long half-life in the circulation

To enhance degradation of unconjugated bilirubin in hyperbilirubinemic subjects, we synthesized a bilirubin oxidase (EC 1.3.3.5) (BO) derivative (PEGBO) by covalently linking (2,4-bis[O-methoxy(polyethyleneglycol)]-6-chloro-s-triazine) (PEG) to the enzyme. Intravenously injected BO in rats disappeared from the circulation with a half-life of 2.5 min; the half-life of PEGBO was 190 min. Intravenously injected BO minimally and transiently decreased plasma bilirubin levels in jaundiced Gunn rats and in bile-duct-ligated jaundiced rats. In contrast, PEGBO rapidly and substantially decreased plasma bilirubin levels and the effect persisted for longer than 3 h. Renal dysfunction often occurs in patients with liver diseases. To study the role of bilirubin toxicity for the kidney, functions of transtubular transport for organic anions was measured in bile-duct-ligated jaundiced animals before and after treatment with PEGBO. Bile duct ligation decreased urinary excretion of phenolsulfophthalein (PSP), an organic anion used for renal function test. Treatment of the jaundiced animals with PEGBO increased the rate of PSP disappearance from the circulation and normalized its urinary excretion. Thus, PEGBO might be useful for the study of bilirubin toxicity in jaundiced animals.     

Purification,characterization and developmental expression of pig liver PSP

We have isolated a perchloric acid-soluble protein designated as PL-PSP from the post-mitochondria supernatant fraction of pig liver. It is soluble in 5% perchloric acid and purified by ammonium sulfate fractionation and CM-Sephadex chromatography. The PL-PSP showed approximately 80–90% homology with PSP isolated from rat liver (RL-PSP) with its partial amino acid sequences. The protein has a molecular mass of approximately 14 kDa which was slightly higher than that of RL-PSP. It inhibited protein synthesis in a rabbit reticulocyte lysate system. The expression of PL-PSP was predominant in liver, kidney and duodenum, and was also expressed in stomach, lung and brain. PL-PSP expression in liver increased from the 1st day to the 1st month. Thus, our findings are the first report on the presence of a PSP in porcine tissues which may be involved in the regulation of cellular growth and differentiation.     

Specific distribution of barrier-relevant ceramides in the emerging epidermis and the periderm/subperiderm during chicken embryogenesis

During mammalian embryogenesis the emerging epidermis is temporarily covered by an epithelial monolayer, the periderm. In chicken, a second epithelial layer, the subperiderm, located underneath the periderm develops in later embryogenesis. Together the periderm and the subperiderm are referred to as the PSP unit. The cells of the PSP unit are tightly connected by tight junctions (TJ), thereby providing the embryo with an impermeable bilayered diffusion barrier. The emerging epidermis assumes its barrier function by cornification beginning at embryonic day 17 (E17) before at E18 the PSP unit undergoes desquamation. Lipid analysis of both epithelia after their mechanical separation revealed a dramatic increase to about 100-fold values of barrier-relevant ceramides, i.e. those known to essentially contribute to the diffusion barrier of the cornified envelope, in the emerging epidermis between E17 and E19. In contrast, the content of barrier-relevant ceramides in the PSP unit remained at constantly low levels throughout embryogenesis. These data strongly argue in favour of different mechanisms for the barrier function of the two epithelia. TJ in the PSP unit provide the main diffusion barrier protecting the embryo until beginning of desquamation at E18. At this developmental stage the content of cornified envelope-specific ceramides is substantially elevated, thus enabling the epidermis to fulfil its function as the major diffusion barrier after desquamation of the PSP unit. The observation that barrier-relevant ceramides are formed prior to desquamation of the PSP unit points to a precisely regulated sequence in that desquamation does not occur until the lipid-based barrier of the cornified envelope is completed and suggests in addition that these lipids might be essential regulators of the interaction between the PSP unit and the emerging epidermis.     

The Plasma Phenolsulfonphthalein Index (PSPI) of Renal Function: I. Theoretical Considerations and Investigative Studies

A simple method is described for the assessment of renal function, without collection of urine. Phenolsulfonphthalein (PSP) is injected intravenously in a dosage of 1 mg./kg. body weight, and blood samples are taken at timed intervals. Only one venepuncture is required. The index is based on the rate of decrease in concentration of PSP in the plasma 15 to 35 minutes after injection, during which time this rate is exponential. The methodology and normal range, and the influence of dose, urine flow rate, age and body surface are defined. The extrarenal component of the PSP index and the distribution of PSP in body fluids are discussed.     

The Plasma Phenolsulfonphthalein Index (PSPI) of Renal Function: II. Correlation with Other Parameters of Renal Function and Indications for Use

The plasma phenolsulfonphthalein index (PSPI) was determined in 175 subjects and was compared with levels of blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and serum creatinine, 15-minute urinary excretion of PSP, and clearance of creatinine, PAH and inulin. Statistical analyses indicate that the PSPI measures the same function as the 15-minute urine test when PSP is administered in a dosage of 1 mg./kg. body weight; and that, although the index cannot be used as a precise substitute for PAH clearance, it is equally repeatable and no greater error is associated with its measurement. The PSPI has been found of most value when complete, accurately timed urine collections are unobtainable because of urological abnormality or inability of the patient to co-operate.     

Prostate secretory protein 94 inhibits sterol binding and export by the mammalian CAP protein CRISP2 in a calcium-sensitive manner

Members of the CAP protein superfamily are present in all kingdoms of life and have been implicated in many different processes, including pathogen defense, immune evasion, sperm maturation, and cancer progression. Most CAP proteins are secreted glycoproteins and share a unique conserved αβα sandwich fold. The precise mode of action of this class of proteins, however, has remained elusive. Saccharomyces cerevisiae has three CAP family members, termed pathogen related in yeast (Pry). We have previously shown that Pry1 and Pry2 export sterols in vivo and that they bind sterols in vitro. This sterol binding and export function of yeast Pry proteins is conserved in the mammalian CRISP proteins and other CAP superfamily members. CRISP3 is an abundant protein of the human seminal plasma and interacts with prostate secretory protein of 94 amino acids (PSP94), another major protein component in the seminal plasma. Here we examine whether the interaction between CRISP proteins and PSP94 affects the sterol binding function of CAP family members. We show that coexpression of PSP94 with CAP proteins in yeast abolished their sterol export function and the interaction between PSP94 and CAP proteins inhibits sterol binding in vitro. In addition, mutations that affect the formation of the PSP94–CRISP2 heteromeric complex restore sterol binding. Of interest, we found the interaction of PSP94 with CRISP2 is sensitive to high calcium concentrations. The observation that PSP94 modulates the sterol binding function of CRISP2 in a calcium-dependent manner has potential implications for the role of PSP94 and CRISP2 in prostate physiology and progression of prostate cancer.