青藤碱对培养VSMC MAPK、PKC活性和细胞[Ca^2＋]i的影响

目的：观察青藤碱对血管平滑肌细胞（VSMC）丝裂素活化蛋白激酶（MAPK）、蛋白激酶C（PKC）活性和胞内游离钙浓度（[Ca^2＋i]）的影响。方法：将VSMC正常培养液、ox-LDL诱导血管内皮细胞（VEC）损伤的条件培养基、青藤碱加ox-LDL诱导VEC损伤的条件培养基等分别作用于VSMC,采用β-放射活性法等测定MAPK及PKC活性,荧光光度法检测VSMC[Ca^2＋]i。结果：VEC损伤条件培养基作用于VSMC后,与正常培养VSMC相比,细胞MAPK、PKC活性明显增加（P〈0．01）,细胞[Ca^2＋]i增加;青藤碱作用于VEC损伤条件培养基培养的VSMC后,与模型组相比,MAPK及PKC活性明显减少（P〈0．01）、细胞[Ca^2＋]i降低。结论：青藤碱抑制VSMC增殖的作用可能与拮抗MAPK、PKC活性和细胞[Ca^2＋]i的增加有关。     

激光扫描共聚焦显微镜观察胰蛋白酶对肺上皮细胞游离钙离子的影响

目的：研究PAR-2激动剂SLIGKV和tc-LIGRLO、胰蛋白酶及其抑制剂对H292肺上皮细胞[Ca^2＋]i的影响.方法：应用Fluo-3/AM 荧光标记技术和激光扫描共聚焦显微镜（LSCM） 检测不同因素处理的H292肺上皮细胞[Ca^2＋]i.结果：胰蛋白酶、SLIGKV、tc-LIGRLO均能引发H292细胞[Ca^2＋]i的增加,平均荧光强度分别比加入药物前增加267%,60%和37%.胰蛋白酶抑制剂大豆胰蛋白酶抑制剂（SBTI）和α1-抗胰蛋白酶（α1-AT）可以抑制胰蛋白酶诱导的细胞[Ca^2＋]i的增加.结论：PAR-2可以介导H292肺上皮细胞[Ca^2＋]i的释放增加,胰蛋白酶抑制剂可以抑制胰蛋白酶诱导的细胞[Ca^2＋]i的增加.     

有氧运动对大鼠心肌活细胞核钙转运功能的影响

目的：研究有氧运动后心肌细胞核钙动态变化的生物学机制。方法：采用激光扫描共聚焦显微术（LSCM）对STDBT和Fluo-3Ca^2＋荧光试剂负载的急性分离的有氧运动大鼠心肌活细胞内游离Ca^2＋动态变化进行研究。结果：以胞核特异性Ca^2＋荧光探针STDBT-AM标记的心室肌细胞胞体四周荧光微弱,横纹、横小管隐约可见,但在胞体核的部位荧光分布最强,出现强绿色区域,核膜边界清晰,表明STDBT通过胞浆而特异性聚集在胞核区域,具有靶向性导入胞核区域的特征。有氧训练组与安静对照组比较,[Ca^2＋]n的基值和峰值变化特征与Fluo-3相同。有氧训练组加入异丙肾上腺素后,[Ca^2＋]n显著性增加,其变化率为33.3412%（P〈0.01〉。异丙肾上腺素作用前、后大鼠心肌细胞[Ca^2＋]n发生较明显的变化。[Ca^2＋]n有氧运动组加药后较加药前显著性增加,其变化率为33.224%。结论：本文首次研究了有氧运动训练条件下心肌活细胞核Ca^2＋的变化,证实了有氧运动训练可显著增加心肌细胞[Ca^2＋]n变化水平,并首次初步探讨了有氧运动训练条件下心肌细胞核Ca^2＋的转运功能,异丙肾上腺素可显著升高[Ca^2＋]n而降低[Ca^2＋]i。心肌细胞核也是心肌细胞内钙库之一,有氧训练可影响心肌细胞[Ca^2＋]n调控。     

硫酸酯化马尾松花粉多糖对小鼠脾脏B淋巴细胞免疫调节作用的研究

研究60％乙醇提取的马尾松花粉多糖组分D（PPM60-D）及其硫酸酯化物（SPPM60-D）对小鼠脾脏B淋巴细胞增殖、细胞内游离钙离子浓度（[Ca2＋]i）及抗体生成的影响。水煮醇沉法提取得到粗多糖,乙醇分级沉淀得到60％乙醇沉淀多糖PPM60,SephacrylS-400HR分离纯化得到多糖组分D,用氯磺酸-吡啶法对组分D进行硫酸酯化,尼龙毛法分离B淋巴细胞,MTT法测定其增殖,荧光分光光度计测定B淋巴细胞[Ca2＋]i,溶血空斑实验（PFC）和定量溶血分光光度（QHs）法测定B细胞抗体生成情况。结果显示,SPPM60-D相对于PPM60-D能更显著地提高B淋巴细胞的增殖以及[Ca2＋]i（P〈0．011：经TAK-242、LY294002、U73122、低分子肝素、维拉帕米和2-APB抑制剂作用后,均可抑制SPPM60-D和PPM60-D所致的[Ca2＋]i）升高（P〈0．05或P〈0．01）;PFC和QHS检测证实,SPPM60-D对于促进B淋巴细胞的分化及抗体的生成有显著作用,而PPM60-D的作用较弱。以上研究表明,PPM60-D经过硫酸酯化改性后,活性明显提高,推测SPPM60-D可与B淋巴细胞上TOLL样受体4（TLR4）结合,通过TLR4-P13K-PLC—IP3R信号通路使钙库释放激活的钙通道（CRAC）打开,从而使[Ca2＋]i）升高来激活B淋巴细胞,进而提高其体外增殖和抗体生成能力。     

pH改变对心肌细胞内Ca2+浓度和细胞长度的影响

目的：探讨细胞内pH(pHi)改变对心肌细胞内Ca^2 浓度（[Ca^2 ]i)和细胞长度的影响。方法：心肌细胞内分别灌注20mmol/L丙酸钠和15mmol/L NH4Cl ,建立细胞内酸碱中毒模型。荧光指示剂indo-1和SNARF－1载入大鼠心肌细胞内,用荧光显微镜同时测定心肌[Ca^2 ]i、pHi和细胞长度。结果：细胞内酸中毒早期,收缩期和舒张期[Ca^2 ]i轻度增加,细胞缩短（CS）降低,细胞长度增加,心肌纤维对Ca^2 的敏感性和CS／[Ca^2 ]i降低（P＜0．01）;碱中毒时,收缩期和舒张期[Ca^2 ]i均较对照组降低,CS增加,细胞长度变短,心肌纤维对Ca^2 的敏感性和CS／[Ca^2 ]i增加（P＜0．01）。结论：酸中毒早期[Ca^2 ]i和细胞长度增加,碱中毒时[Ca^2 ]i和细胞长度降低。酸、碱中毒对Ca^2＋敏感性的影响并非线性关系,即单位pHi变化时酸中毒对敏感性的影响较碱中毒小。     

D-半乳糖诱导大鼠脑损伤的糖基化机制

目的D-半乳糖（D-galactose）诱导大鼠体内不同糖基化水平,研究其脑损伤发生的机理。方法采用不同剂量D-半乳糖[150、75、37．5mg／（kg·d）]分别腹腔注射（ip）处理大鼠8周,诱导糖基化状态和脑损伤。采用硫代巴比妥酸（TBA）比色法测定糖化血红蛋白,硝基四氮唑蓝（NBT）比色法测定血清果糖胺;按文献方法分别测定血红细胞醛糖还原酶活性和晚期糖基化终末产物（AGEs）含量及脑组织中AGEs含量,羟胺法和比色法分别测定SOD和GSH-Px活性,硫代巴比妥酸法测定MDA含量;以Fura-2／AM作为钙荧光指示剂,双波长荧光分光光度法检测脑海马神经细胞胞质[Ca^2＋]i的变化;透射电镜观察脑海马神经细胞线粒体的变化。结果D-半乳糖处理8周后,大鼠血红细胞醛糖还原酶活性升高,糖化产物形成增多;脑组织中AGEs及脑细胞胞质[Ca^2＋]i含量明显升高,SOD及GSH-Px活性下降,MDA含量升高（P〈0．01,P〈0．05）,海马神经细胞线粒体出现病理性改变。结论D-半乳糖通过诱导体内蛋白糖基化和脑组织AGEs大量生成,降低抗氧化能力及胞质[Ca^2＋]i超负荷等,导致脑细胞损伤。     

血管平滑肌收缩的Ca^2＋信号调节机制

血管平滑肌细胞内Ca^2＋的浓度（[Ca^2＋]i）的变化及胞内收缩蛋白对Ca^2＋的敏感性是影响血管紧张的主要因素。研究表明细胞内Ca^2＋浓度的变化在血管平滑肌细胞的激活中发挥重要作用。在静息状态,细胞内的Ca^2＋浓度主要受膜电位的调节,同时,[Ca^2＋]i也可反馈调节膜电位。在平滑肌细胞内存在多种[Ca^2＋]i调节机制。本文概述了这些机制在调节血管平滑肌紧张中的作用,主要包括：[Ca^2＋]i在血管平滑肌收缩中的作用;环二磷酸腺苷（cADPR）在调节Ca^2＋释放中的作用;cADPR介导的肉桂碱受体的激活在调节平滑肌紧张度中的作用;血管平滑肌细胞的Ca^2＋闪烁和细胞膜Ca^2＋敏感性钾通道的激活;[Ca^2＋]i与膜电位之间的相互作用等。     

fMLP诱导的中性粒细胞胞内游离钙离子浓度变化与细胞极性化过程

目的：观察不同浓度的fMLP诱导中性粒细胞的极性变化,并结合胞内游离钙离子浓度（[Ca^2＋]i）变化曲线分析不同时相细胞的极性化变化,探讨二者之间的关系。方法：使用激光共聚焦显微镜对胞内[Ca^2＋]．变化进行监测,细胞极性化情况通过倒置显微镜来分析。结果：胞内[Ca^2＋]i变化主要包括静息期（0s）、快速上升期（10s）、快速下降期（150s）、慢速下降期（250s）和终末期等5个阶段,在这5个阶段的10s时细胞膜开始皱缩,启动细胞极性化过程,之后呈现为不断的极性化和去极性化过程。结论：游离钙离子浓度升高可能启动了中性粒细胞的极性化,但对之后的极性化过程影响不明显。     

钙激活氯离子通道对大鼠肺动脉张力的调节作用

目的：研究钙激活氯离子通道及其通道阻断剂尼氟灭酸（niflumic acid,NFA）、indaryloxyacetic acid（IAA-94）在苯福林（phenylephrine,PE）引起的肺动脉收缩中的作用。方法：常规离体血管灌流法检测肺动脉环张力;采用钙荧光探针（Fura-2／AM）负载急性酶分离法（胶原酶Ⅰ型和木瓜蛋白酶）获得的大鼠肺动脉平滑肌细胞（PASMCs）,观察NFA和IAA-94对PE诱导的PASMCs胞浆游离钙离子浓度（[Ca^2＋]i）的影响,用荧光分光光度计法检测[Ca^2＋]i。结果：钙激活氯离子通道阻断剂NFA和IAA-94可以舒张PE引起的肺动脉环收缩;NFA和IAA-94对KCl引起的血管收缩无影响;PE可以引起[Ca^2＋]i升高,NFA和IAA-94对PE诱导[Ca^2＋]i升高无影响。结论：钙激活氯离子通道在生理状态下与血管活性药（PE）引起的肺动脉张力变化有关,这为研究其在低氧肺血管收缩中的作用提供了新的线索。     

持续癫痫样放电导致海马神经元钙离子动力学变化的研究

目的：研究低镁介质致痫的培养海马神经元癫痫模型中神经元内游离钙离子（[Ca^2＋]i）的时空分布及其动力学改变,以探讨钙离子在癫痫发病过程中的作用。方法：联合应用共聚焦激光扫描显微镜和膜片钳,运用较高时间分辨率动态观察培养海马神经元癫痫模型[Ca^2＋]i和电生理变化,以及化学门控钙离子通道阻滞剂的影响。结果：致痫后海马神经元胞浆和核内游离钙离子迅速上升到（612±65）nmol／L和（620±69）nmol／L水平,NMDA受体阻断剂MK-801（10μmol／L）和非NMDA受体阻断剂NBQX（10μmol／L）可使[Ca^2＋]i的升高明显减少;升高的[Ca^2＋]i恢复有明显的延迟现象,90min和150min癫痫样放电后[Ca^2＋]i恢复的时间分别为（114．8±5．2）和（135．0±22．7）（P〈0．05）。结论：持续的癫痫样放电可导致海马神经元细胞内钙超载,这个效应可被MK-801阻断,化学门控钙离子通道也参与了细胞外Ca^2＋内流的过程。     

hsBAFF regulates proliferation and response in cultured CD4(+) T lymphocytes by upregulation of intracellular free Ca(2+) homeostasis

B cell activating factor belonging to the TNF family (BAFF, also called BLyS, TALL-1, THANK, or zTNF4) is an important survival factor for B cells, and is able to regulate T-cell activation. Recently, we have demonstrated that treatment of mice with human soluble BAFF (hsBAFF) causes a significant increase of percentages of splenic CD4(+) T lymphocytes dose-dependently, but the CD8(+) T lymphocyte percentages maintained unchanged. Here, we show that hsBAFF significantly enhanced CD4(+) T lymphocyte response of cultured mouse splenic cells, and hsBAFF induced the proliferation and IL-2/IFN-γ secretion of purified CD4(+) T lymphocytes suboptimally stimulated through anti-CD3. Of importance, we observed that IL-2 or IFN-γ cytokine has additive effect on the proliferation and activity of hsBAFF-stimulated CD4(+) T lymphocytes. Using Flow cytometry with fluorescent probe, Fluo-3/AM, we found that hsBAFF elicited [Ca(2+)](i) elevation contributing to CD4(+) T cell proliferation. This is evidenced by our finding that pretreatment with BAPTA/AM, an intracellular Ca(2+) chelator, significantly attenuated the proliferation of hsBAFF-stimulated CD4(+) T lymphocytes. Subsequently, we revealed that hsBAFF-stimulated CD4(+) T cell proliferation was markedly suppressed after pretreatment with EGTA, an extracellular Ca(2+) chelator, or with 2-APB, an inhibitor of Ca(2+) influx through CRAC channels, respectively, suggesting that extracellular Ca(2+) influx due to hsBAFF is closely associated with [Ca(2+)](i) elevation contributing to CD4(+) T cell proliferation. In addition, we noticed that hsBAFF-treated cells conferred partial resistance to decrease of cellular viability induced by thapsigargin (Tg), an endoplasmic reticulum (ER) Ca(2+)-ATPase inhibitor. Taken together, our data indicate that hsBAFF may promote CD4(+) T cell proliferation and response by upregulation of [Ca(2+)](i) homeostasis.     

Effects of human soluble BAFF synthesized in Escherichia coli on CD4+ and CD8+ T lymphocytes as well as NK cells in mice

B cell-activating factor belonging to the TNF family (BAFF, also called BLyS, TALL-1, zTNF-4, or THANK) is an important survival factor for B lymphocytes. In this study, we injected mouse abdominal cavity with human soluble BAFF (hsBAFF, 0.01, 0.1, 0.5, 2 mg/kg body mass) synthesized in Escherichia coli. On the 8th day after injection, we investigated the effects of hsBAFF on immune functional activities of splenic B lymphocytes, CD4(+) and CD8(+) T lymphocytes and natural killer (NK) cells in mice. The results showed that B lymphocyte proliferation significantly increased in hsBAFF-treated groups with dosages of 0.1 mg/kg (p<0.05), 0.5 and 2 mg/kg (p<0.01). We observed a dose-dependent increase of CD4(+) T lymphocyte percentage and significantly higher values in 0.5 and 2 mg/kg hsBAFF-treated groups (p<0.05 and p<0.001, respectively) compared to control group, but CD8(+) T lymphocyte percentage remained unchanged. The ratio of CD4(+) to CD8(+) T lymphocytes rose with increasing hsBAFF dosage (p<0.05 for 2 mg/kg hsBAFF vs. control). Significantly stronger NK cell activities were found in 0.5 and 2 mg/kg hsBAFF-treated groups (p<0.05). The main finding of this study is that the hsBAFF can enhance immune responses in the body by increasing B lymphocyte and CD4(+) T lymphocyte function as well as elevating NK cell activity.     

hsBAFF-upregulated intracellular free Ca(2+) homeostasis regulates ERK1/2 activity and cell proliferation in B cells in vitro

We studied hsBAFF activity in in vitro mouse splenic B cells. hsBAFF effects on intracellular free Ca(2+) concentration ([Ca(2+)](i)) were assayed, using a laser scanning confocal microscope with fluorescent probe, Fluo-3/AM. We showed that treatment of B cells with 0.5-5 microg/ml hsBAFF resulted in significantly higher [Ca(2+)](i) levels in a dose-dependent fashion at 12 and 24 h, respectively (p<0.05 or p<0.01 vs. control). Furthermore, we noticed that 2.5 microg/ml hsBAFF-treated cells were significantly resistant to decrease of cellular viability induced by thapsigargin (Tg), an endoplasmic reticulum (ER) Ca(2+)-ATPase inhibitor (p<0.05 hsBAFF plus Tg group vs. Tg group). Thus hsBAFF may promote B cell survival by direct upregulation of [Ca(2+)](i) physiological homeostasis contributing to prevention of [Ca(2+)](i) dysfunction. Using immunocytochemistry and Western blot analysis, we found that the activation of ERK1/2 due to hsBAFF was triggered by a [Ca(2+)](i) -dependent pathway, leading to elevation of B cell proliferation. This is supported by the findings that intracellular Ca(2+) chelator BAPTA/AM attenuated phosphorylated ERK1/2 expression and cell proliferation in hsBAFF-stimulated B cells. hsBAFF-stimulated B cell proliferation was obviously reduced by mitogen extracellular kinase 1/2 (MEK1/2, upstream of ERK1/2) inhibitor U0126. Taken together, the main finding of this study is that hsBAFF elicits higher but homeostatic [Ca(2+)](i) levels, which regulates ERK1/2 activity and cell proliferation in in vitro B cells.     

Clonal analysis of murine graft-vs-host disease. II. Leukokines that stimulate fibroblast proliferation and collagen synthesis in graft-vs. host disease

T lymphocyte clones were established from mice with acute and chronic graft-vs-host disease (GVHD) [C57B6/6 (B6) mice transplanted i.v. with LP/J spleen cells] and immune mice (LP/J mice immunized intraperitoneally with B6 spleen cells). To determine the role of leukokines in the increased collagen production that characterizes chronic GVHD, the supernatants of in vitro stimulated clones were assayed for their effect on 1) B6 embryonic fibroblast proliferation, 2) total fibroblast collagen secretion, and 3) collagen secretion per fibroblast. Four of nine chronic GVHD (CG) clones stimulated both total collagen secretion and collagen secretion per fibroblast, but none stimulated fibroblast proliferation. Six of 10 immune (I) clones stimulated fibroblast proliferation, and none stimulated collagen secretion per fibroblast. Acute GVHD (G) clones were heterogeneous; 2/10 G clones stimulated fibroblast proliferation, 5/10 stimulated total collagen secretion, and 4/10 stimulated collagen secretion per fibroblast. I and CG clones may act synergistically in vivo. The presence of CG-like clones in mice with acute GVHD suggest that the immunologic events that culminate in chronic GVHD are initiated early after transplantation.     

Different expression patterns of TRP genes in murine B and T lymphocytes

A prolonged increase in the intracellular calcium concentration ([Ca2+]i) is essential for lymphocyte activation that includes cell proliferation and differentiation. This increase in [Ca2+]i results from Ca2+ release from the intracellular store and the subsequent Ca2+ influx from the extracellular environment via calcium channels located on the plasma membrane. Although transient receptor potential (TRP) channels have been reported to play important roles in the [Ca2+]i increase in lymphocytes, the function of these channels in lymphocyte activation remains unknown. Here, we report the comprehensive expression profile of TRP channel gene families including TRPC, TRPV, and TRPM in the murine immune system. RT-PCR analysis revealed different expression patterns of the TRP channel genes in B and T lymphocytes isolated from the spleen. Therefore, our results provide an appropriate reference of TRP gene expression in murine lymphocytes.     

重组质粒与重组蛋白共免疫诱导HBsAg特异性T细胞免疫抑制

摘要：【目的】为了探索治疗急性乙型肝炎和爆发性乙型肝的新策略,本研究将HBV DNA疫苗和相应抗原的蛋白质分子联合免疫小鼠,旨在探讨联合免疫对小鼠抗原特异性T细胞增殖反应的影响。【方法】我们将HBV DNA疫苗（pcDS2）和相应抗原蛋白质分子(HBsAg)联合免疫BALB/c小鼠;分别在第0、2和4周进行免疫,在第6周用ELISA方法检测抗-HBs IgG效价,MTT和流式细胞仪检测T细胞增殖反应,及流式细胞仪检测细胞因子表达水平。【结果】pcDS2和HBsAg联合免疫组小鼠的抗-HBs水平显著提高;免疫小鼠的T细胞体外经HBsAg刺激后, 联合免疫组刺激指数(SI)明显降低;经流式细胞仪检测进一步证实联合免疫组T细胞增殖反应被显著抑制;联合免疫组T细胞表达IL-10和Foxp3水平显著升高。【结论】pcDS2和HBsAg联合免疫能诱导产生特异性体液免疫应答,但不能诱导产生抗原特异性T细胞增殖反应;T细胞增殖反应被显著抑制可能与T细胞表达IL-10和Foxp3上调有关;本研究为急性乙型肝炎和爆发性乙型肝炎治疗及HBV疫苗的研究奠定了基础。     

Influence of aging on intracellular free calcium and proliferation of mouse T-cell subsets from various lymphoid organs.

The influence of aging on T-cell activation and proliferation was examined in lymphocytes derived from peripheral blood, spleen, and lymph nodes of WBB6F1 C57B1/6J x WB/Re) mice. Following activation with anti-CD3 monoclonal antibodies, the greatest age-related changes were seen in CD4+ cells derived from spleens of 27- to 30-month-old mice. These CD4+ lymphocytes showed reduced [Ca2+]i signaling and decreased proliferation in the presence of exogenous interleukin 2. CD8+ cells from spleens of old animals showed reduced [Ca2+]i but not altered proliferation. Both CD4+ and CD8+ cells derived from peripheral blood of old mice showed decreased peak [Ca2+]i, but no defect in cell proliferation. In contrast, age-related deficits in either [Ca2+]i or proliferation were not observed in CD4+ and CD8+ cells from lymph nodes. Additionally, the percentage of CD4+ cells was decreased in all lymphoid organs from old mice, while the percentage of CD8+ cells was similar in lymphoid organs of old and young mice. Old mice had a significant increase in expression of Pgp-1 in CD4+ cells from spleen and peripheral blood and CD8+ cells derived from lymph node. Our studies indicate that there are differential effects of aging in T lymphocytes derived from different lymphoid organs in mice. Among the cell sources and subsets examined, the age-related changes noted in CD4+ cells from mouse peripheral blood were the most similar to those previously observed in the corresponding peripheral blood lymphocyte subset in humans.     

A Novel Role for Caveolin-1 in B Lymphocyte Function and the Development of Thymus-Independent Immune Responses

Caveolin-1 (Cav-1) functions as a scaffold or platform for many molecules involved in signal transduction. However, the expression and function of Cav-1 in the immune system has been controversial. Here, we show that Cav-1 mRNA and protein is indeed expressed in murine B-lymphocytes in a regulated manner. Cav-1 deficient mice displayed reduced levels of antibody in their serum. In order to examine the role of Cav-1 in the development of immunoglobulin-mediated immune responses, we immunized wild-type and Cav-1 deficient mice with thymus-dependent and thymus independent antigens. Our results show that Cav-1 deficient mice have a normal response to thymus-dependent antigens, but have a reduced response to both type I and type II thymus independent antigens. However, lymphocyte populations in the spleen and peritoneum were not altered and no changes were observed in splenic architecture. Caveolin-1 deficient B-lymphocytes did not display altered proliferation in response to different stimuli. However, we found that Cav-1 deficient B cells have reduced IgG3 secretion in vitro in response to LPS. Finally, we also demonstrate that human plasma cells (mature B lymphocytes) express Cav-1 in vivo. Taken, together these results provide convincing evidence for expression of Cav-1 in activated B-lymphocytes and demonstrate a role for Cav-1 in the development of thymus-independent immune responses.     

PD-L1对细菌脓毒症免疫抑制的影响及其机制*

目的:探讨在脂多糖(LPS)所致细菌脓毒症免疫抑制中树突状细胞(DCs)程序性细胞死亡配体-1(PD-L1)的表达情况及其相关信号通路。方法:细菌脂多糖刺激骨髓来源树突状细胞诱导淋巴细胞免疫抑制模型,实验分为5组:对照组(Con)、脂多糖组(LPS)、2-(4-吗啉基)-8-苯基-4H-1-苯并吡喃-4-酮+脂多糖组(LY294002+LPS)、吡咯烷二硫代甲酸铵盐+脂多糖组(PDTC+LPS)和脂多糖+封闭PD-L1组(LPS+αPD-L1)。小鼠骨髓来源单核细胞用含粒细胞巨噬细胞集落刺激因子(rmGM-CSF 10 ng/ml)和白介素4(rmIL-4 1 ng/ml)的10%胎牛血清1640培养基于CO₂培养箱37℃静置培养4 d后,LPS(10 ng/ml)处理DCs静置12 h获得PD-L1高表达的DCs作为免疫抑制刺激细胞。通路抑制剂LY294002(10 μmol/L)、PDTC (20 μmol/L)作用1 h阻断PI3K和NF-κB信号。采用流式细胞分析、激光共聚焦显微成像检测LPS诱导树突状细胞PD-L1表达及磷脂酰肌醇3激酶/丝氨酸苏氨酸激酶B (PI3K/AKT) 信号通路活化情况;BrdU细胞增殖实验和γ-干扰素酶联免疫斑点实验检测LPS诱导树突状细胞PD-L1表达上调对抗原特异性T细胞增殖反应及细胞毒性T细胞杀伤作用的影响。结果:与对照组比较,LPS组DCs表面PD-L1阳性细胞百分比升高(P＜0.01),PD-L1荧光信号强度增强,且主要分布于细胞表面和细胞质,DCs介导的T细胞增殖水平降低(P＜0.01),γ-干扰素斑点形成细胞数下降(P＜0.01)。与LPS组比较,LY294002+LPS组、PDTC+LPS组和LPS+αPD-L1组PD-L1荧光信号强度降低,T细胞增殖水平升高(P＜0.01),γ-干扰素斑点形成细胞数上升(P＜0.01),改善树突状细胞介导的T细胞免疫抑制现象。 结论:PD-L1是介导脂多糖所致细菌脓毒症免疫抑制的关键分子,PI3K信号、NF-κB信号也参与此免疫抑制过程。     

Expression, purification, and characterization of recombinant human soluble BAFF secreted from the yeast Pichia pastoris

The B lymphocyte stimulator (BAFF) is a novel member of the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) ligand family which is important in B lymphocyte maturation and survival. Herein, the cDNA coding for the extracellular domain of the BAFF (hsBAFF) has been cloned into the secreting expression organism Pichia pastoris. SDS-PAGE and Western blotting assays of culture broth from a methanol-induced expression strain demonstrated that recombinant hsBAFF, a 20.2 kDa glycosylated protein, was secreted into the culture medium. The recombinant protein was purified to greater than 95% using DEAE-Sepharose ion exchange and Superdex 75 size-exclusion chromatography steps. Finally, 102 mg of the protein was obtained in high purity from 1 L of the supernatant and its identity to hsBAFF was confirmed by NH(2)-terminal amino acid sequence analysis Bioactivity of the recombinant hsBAFF was confirmed by the ability of the protein to stimulate human B lymphocyte proliferation in vitro. Our results suggest that the P. pastoris expression system can be used to produce large quantities of fully functional hsBAFF for both research and industrial purpose.