Über die Struktur der Pilzkörper des Insektenhirns

Zusammenfassung Die Organisation der Corpora pedunculata im Gehirn von Acheta domesticus L. (Orthoptera, Insecta) wurde mit Hilfe von Golgi-Imprägnierungen lichtmikroskopisch untersucht. Die Corpora pedunculata sind aus pilzkörpereigenen, systembegrenzten (intrinsischen) und pilzkörperfremden (extrinsischen) Neuronentypen aufgebaut. Nach ihrer Gestalt lassen sich mindestens 3 intrinsische und 16 extrinsische Fasertypen unterscheiden. Die Zahl der intrinsischen Neuronen (insgesamt 50000 in einem Corpus pedunculatum) ist wesentlich größer als die der extrinsischen Elemente. Das Neuropil der Corpora pedunculata ist in festgelegte Untereinheiten verschiedener Größenordnung zu untergliedern, in denen die Fasertypen spezifisch angeordnet sind. Vergleichende Gestaltbetrachtungen der Fasertypen in den Corpora pedunculata verschiedener Insektenarten lassen gemeinsame Bauprinzipien erkennen. Die Gestaltspezialisierungen der Nervenfasern (blebs, spines, boutons) werden im Hinblick auf elektronenmikroskopische Befunde über synaptische Verknüpfungen diskutiert.

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Structure of the mushroom-bodies in the brain of insects

Summary The organization of the corpora pedunculata (CP) in the brain of Acheta domesticus L. (Orthoptera, Insecta) was investigated by means of light microscopical techniques (Golgi impregnations). The CP contain intrinsic neurones (globule cells) with fibres restricted to the CP-system and extrinsic fibres (endings and collaterals), which form connexions whith other parts of the brain and nervous system. At least 3 intrinsic and 16 extrinsic types of neurones are distinguished by their shape and size. The number of intrinsic neurones (about 50000 in one Corpus pedunculatum) greatly exceeds that of the extrinsic elements. The neuropile of the CP is subdivided into areas which show a characteristic arrangement of fibre types. Fibre types in the CP of different species exhibit striking similarities in their special structure. Specializations of nerve fibres (blebs, spines, boutons) are discussed with respect to synaptic contacts demonstrated by electron microscopy.

     

壳聚糖在神经组织工程中的应用

功能性高分子材料壳聚糖(CS)及其复合其他材料作为组织工程的支架材料已在生物医学领域等方面取得了一定的进展。CS自身的功能基团可聚合一些聚合物来增强其复合支架的各方面性能,从而使其应用范围更广泛,应用效率更高。在神经损伤中,CS支架材料对促进神经的再生和修复起着至关重要的作用,主要对CS在神经组织工程方面的应用研究做了简要概述。     

联合应用NGF 和胰岛素对糖尿病大鼠烫伤创面表皮干细胞的影响

目的:通过局部联合应用神经生长因子和胰岛素对糖尿病大鼠深II度烫伤创面表皮干细胞标记物β1整合素和角蛋白19(K19)表达的影响,探讨神经生长因子和胰岛素联合应用于糖尿病烫伤创面治疗后对创面愈合的影响。方法:雄性wistar大鼠腹腔注射链脲佐菌素(STZ)建立糖尿病模型60只,1月后在大鼠背部造成深II度烫伤。将大鼠随机分为糖尿病对照组(B)、胰岛素治疗组(C)、神经生长因子治疗组(D)、神经生长因子联合胰岛素治疗组(E),每组15只。另取15只正常雄性wistar大鼠作为正常对照组(A)。观察伤后3、7、11、15、21 d各组创面愈合情况,检测创面β1整合素和角蛋白19(K19)的表达并计算创面愈合率。结果:E组创面愈合率自第7天起较A、B、C、D组增加,为[(25.33±2.32)%,(P<0.05)];A、C、D组创面愈合率较B组增加分别为[(22.51±1.78)%,(16.68±1.95)%,(18.29±1.70)%,(P<0.05)]。E组整合素β1和角蛋白19(K19)表达自伤后第7至21天各时相点显著增加,(P<0.05)。结论:糖尿病大鼠深II度烫伤创面局部联合应用神经生长因子和胰岛素可促进表皮干细胞的增殖与分化从而加速创面的愈合。     

静电纺丝制备担载神经生长因子的聚乳酸纤维的工艺研究

目的:研究担载神经生长因子(NGF)的聚乳酸纤维乳液法静电纺丝的制备工艺,从电压、溶液浓度等工艺条件进行探索,通过扫描电镜对纤维的形态结构进行观察,旨在找到最佳纺丝制备条件,并观察该条件下纤维的体外释放行为和细胞活性。方法:将NGF水溶液分散于聚乳酸(PLLA)溶液中,通过W/O乳液法制备静电纺丝纤维。分别从电压8 k V、10 k V、12 k V,浓度梯度90mg/m L、100 mg/m L、110 mg/m L进行静电纺丝纤维的制备,对纤维的形态等进行表征。使用ELISA对NGF体外释放动力学进行检测,用Alamer Blue试剂考察纤维释放液对于PC12悬浮细胞增殖的影响。结果:浓度和电压对电纺纤维制备影响很大。当浓度过大时,易堵塞纺丝喷头且纤维弯曲,过小时纤维粗细差异较大。电压过大或过小时纤维弯曲情况严重,甚至出现缠绕现象。当浓度为100 mg/m L,电压为10 k V时制备的乳液法静电纺丝聚乳酸纤维直径粗细均匀,具有较好形态。在该条件下的制备的纤维NGF体外有效释放13天,释放液可以促进PC12细胞的增殖。结论:担载NGF的聚乳酸纤维乳液法最佳静电纺丝制备条件为:PLLA溶液浓度100 mg/m L、电压10 k V,该条件下制备的担载NGF的聚乳酸纤维体外释放可累计释放13天,其释放液可有效促进PC12细胞的增殖,为进一步研究担载NGF的聚乳酸纤维导管奠定了一定的工艺基础。     

Interleukin-6 induces proinflammatory signaling in Schwann cells: A high-throughput analysis

Interleukin-6 plays an important role in peripheral nerve regeneration. We recently reported that IL-6 targets Schwann cells in the peripheral nerve for its function. In this study, we analyzed genes whose expression is regulated by IL-6 in a cell line derived from Schwann cells, the peripheral glia, using the Illumina gene microarray. At measurements 3 and 12 h after IL-6 treatment, 35 genes were found to be upregulated by IL-6. Most upregulated genes were proinflammatory genes that are known to be induced in inflammatory conditions. Interestingly, the expression of immunoproteasome subunits was upregulated by IL-6 in Schwann cells. Treatment with forskolin, an agent that mimics axonal signaling, suppressed the expression of IL-6-inducible genes. Finally, we found for the first time that sciatic nerve injury induced immunoproteasome expression in vivo. These findings indicate that IL-6 is involved in peripheral nerve regeneration by regulating proinflammatory signaling in Schwann cells.     

Mutually Independent Cyclic AMP and Sodium Responses to Nerve Growth Factor in Embryonic Chick Dorsal Root Ganglia

Abstract: Chick embryo dorsal root ganglia display a rapid and transient rise in their cyclic AMP content when presented with nerve growth factor. These ganglia also depend on nerve growth factor for control of their intracellular Na⁺ and K⁺ levels. A sequential relationship between the cyclic AMP and Na⁺ responses is not readily apparent. Incubation of chick sensory ganglia in a sodium-free medium does not prevent the cyclic AMP response to nerve growth factor from occurring. When ganglia are first incubated with ouabain for 6 h, presentation of nerve growth factor elicits a cyclic AMP response, but no Na⁺ response. The cyclic AMP response therefore does not depend on the Na⁺ environment. An initial presentation of nerve growth factor to the ganglia for 30 min, followed by its withdrawal and subsequent re-administration at different intervals over several hours failed to result in a second cyclic AMP response. Nevertheless, the expected Na⁺ behaviors were still observed. Dibutyryl cyclic AMP is capable of eliciting a cyclic AMP response in chick sensory ganglia after 6 h of nerve growth factor deprivation. When both agents were presented simultaneously to the ganglia, only a single cyclic AMP response was obtained, corresponding in time to the response elicited by dibutyryl cyclic AMP alone-indicating that this drug acts on the NGF-sensitive cells. At the same time dibutyryl cyclic AMP alone failed to result in a Na⁺ response, leading one to conclude that the cyclic AMP response to nerve growth factor is truly not mediating the Na⁺ response. Additional support for the mutual independence of these two short-latency responses is provided by the apparent inability of nerve growth factor to cause a cyclic AMP response in chick embryo sympathetic ganglia, another traditional target for the factor, which is capable of displaying a Na⁺ response.     

Characterization of a Nerve Growth Factor-Stimulated Protein Kinase in PC12 Cells Which Phosphorylates Microtubule-Associated Protein 2 and pp250

Treatment of PC12 cells with nerve growth factor (NGF) resulted in the rapid, but transient, activation of a protein kinase which specifically phosphorylated an endogenous 250-kDa cytoskeletal protein (pp250). We report that the microtubule-associated protein, MAP2, is an alternative substrate for the NGF-activated kinase. NGF treatment maximally activated the kinase within 5 min; however, the activity declined with longer exposure to NGF. The enzyme was localized predominantly in microsomal and soluble fractions and phosphorylated MAP2 on serine and threonine residues. The soluble enzyme was fractionated by DEAE chromatography and gel filtration and had an apparent Mr of 45,000. The enzyme was purified to near homogeneity by chromatofocussing and had a pI of 4.9. Kinetic analysis revealed that NGF treatment caused a sevenfold increase in Vmax for MAP2. The Km with respect to the MAP2 substrate was approximately 50 nM and was not altered by NGF treatment. A novel feature of the NGF-stimulated enzyme was its sharp dependence on Mn2+ concentration. The active enzyme is likely to be phosphorylated, because inclusion of phosphatase inhibitors was required for recovery of optimal activity and the activity was lost on treatment of the enzyme with alkaline phosphatase. Histones, tubulin, casein, bovine serum albumin, and the ribosomal subunit protein S-6 were not phosphorylated by this enzyme. The NGF-stimulated kinase was distinct from A kinase, C kinase, or other NGF-stimulated kinases. The rapid and transient activation of the protein kinase upon NGF treatment suggests that the enzyme may play a role in signal transduction in PC12 cells.     

Nerve Growth Factor-Stimulated Nuclear S6 Kinase in PC12 Cells

Abstract: Previous work has shown that nerve growth factor (NGF) stimulates the phosphorylation of the ribosomal protein S6 in PC12 cells. In this study, we show that S6 kinase activity is also present in purified PC12 cell nuclei. This activity was increased by treatment of the cells with NGF and, to a lesser extent, by treatment with epidermal growth factor. The NGF-stimulated activity was obtained from nuclear extracts and some of its characteristics described. The increase in activity was prevented by treatment of the cells with rapamycin or with wortmannin, and the overall activity could be precipitated by antibodies directed against the p85^S6K. These data indicate that p85^S6K is the NGF-stimulated S6 kinase in PC12 cell nuclei. The presence of S6 protein in the nucleus of PC12 cells has been confirmed and evidence is presented that suggests that it is identical to a protein called SMP reported some years ago.     

大白鼠交感节前神经再生的研究Ⅰ.生化、组化与功能观察

用液氮骤冻造成大白鼠交感节前神经变性后,通过神经末梢乙酰胆碱含量、胆碱酯酶活性测定以及电刺激交感干时外周反应等研究其再生规律。结果表明冻伤后3周内再生过程进展迅速,神经结构与功能均有相当程度的恢复;3周后再生过程转慢,直至一年时各指标仍远未达到正常。这证明交感节前神经的再生过程不同于中枢及其它外周神经而独具特征。     

Axonal Transport, Deposition, and Metabolic Turnover of Glycoproteins in the Rat Optic Pathway

Abstract: Following intraocular injection of [³H]fucose in the rat, radioactive glycoproteins are rapidly transported to the nerve terminals in at least two waves, one with a peak at 8 h and a second with a peak at about a week. The molecular weight distribution of radioactive peptides in ach transport wave as determined by gel electrophoresis in buffers containing sodium dodecyl sulfate is very similar. Most of the many glycopeptides in the first wave of rapid transport pass through the optic tract in unison (apparent half-life of about 15 h) and are preferentially destined for the nerve endings. However, two proteins of apparent M. W. 28,000 and 49,000 are preferentially retained in the axons. The remaining proteins, after reaching the nerve endings (superior colliculus), decay with apparent half-lives ranging from 17 to 34 h. During the second wave a large amount of the 28,000 and 49,000 M. W. peptides are again preferentially retained in the axons. The remaining proteins, on reaching the nerve endings, decay with apparent half-lives ranging from 5 to 9 days. Subcellular fractionation of the superior colliculus supports the hypothesis that the 49,000 and 28,000 M. W. peptides are the predominantly labeled glycoproteins present in myelinated axons (representing over 50% of the radioactive glycoproteins 7 days following injection), although they are probably also present in membranes of the nerve endings. A comparison with glycoprotein transport in other tracts (geniculocortical and nigrostriatal tracts) suggests that glycoprotein transport in these pathways has many similarities to glycoprotein transport in the retinal ganglion cells, and that the optic system is a good general model for axonal transport in the CNS.