双靶向组织特异性HSV-tk/GCV抗瘤系统构建及体外效应研究

目的 构建高靶向性基因转移及基因表达系统,并研究其介导HSV-tk/GCV自杀基因系统对人肝癌细胞的体外杀伤作用。 方法 通过重组DNA技术分别构建anti-TfR ScFv-GAL4融合蛋白表达载体ScFv-GAL4-pET28a及含AFP启动子、GAL4特异性识别序列(GAL4rec)的HSV-tk真核表达载体pEBAF/tk-GAL4rec。前者经IPTG诱导表达获取anti-TfR ScFv-GAL4融合蛋白作为非病毒转运载体,利用受体介导内吞作用介导pEBAF/tk-GAL4rec质粒转染表面均高表达TfR的人肝癌细胞株HepG2、SMMC7721及人肺癌细胞株A549,潮霉素筛选阳性细胞,扩大培养,分别命名为HepG2/tk、SMMC7721/tk及A549/tk,然后通过MTT法检测GCV对它们的杀伤作用。 结果 双酶切鉴定及SDS-PAGE电泳证明非病毒转移载体anti-TfR ScFv-GALA融合蛋白及重组pEBAF/tk-GAL4rec真核表达质粒构建成功。体外杀伤实验中,表面TfR阳性且高分泌AFP(845 ng/ml)的HepG2/tk细胞对GCV很敏感,且抑制率与GCV浓度及作用时间呈正相关;而低分泌AFP(2ng/ml)的SMMC7721/tk细胞对GCV低度敏感;表面TfR阳性但不分泌AFP的A549/tk细胞则对前药不敏感。 结论 双靶向组织特异性HSV-tk/GCV抗瘤系统构建成功,并显示出很好的靶向性。     

双靶向组织特异性HSV-tk/GCV抗瘤系统的构建及体外效应研究

目的：构建高靶向性基因转移及表达系统，并研究其介导HSVtk/GCV自杀基因系统对肝癌细胞的体外杀伤作用。方法： 通过重组技术分别构建antiTfR ScFvGAL4融合蛋白表达载体ScFvGAL4pET28a及含AFP启动子、GAL4特异性识别序列（GAL4rec）的HSVtk真核表达载体pEBAF/tkGAL4rec。IPTG诱导后，利用受体介导内吞作用介导pEBAF/tkGAL4rec质粒转染表面均高表达TfR的人肿瘤细胞株HepG2，SMMC7721及A549。潮霉素筛选后，MTT法检测GCV对它们的杀伤作用。结果：双酶切鉴定、SDSPAGE电泳及测序分别证明antiTfR ScFvGAL4融合蛋白及重组pEBAF/tkGAL4rec真核表达质粒构建成功。体外杀伤实验中，高分泌AFP(845 ng/ml) 的HepG2/tk细胞对GCV很敏感，且抑制率与GCV浓度及作用时间呈正相关；而低分泌AFP(2 ng/ml)的SMMC7721/tk细胞对GCV低度敏感；不分泌AFP 的A549/tk细胞则不敏感。结论：双靶向组织特异性HSVtk/GCV抗瘤系统构建成功，并显示出很好的靶向性。     

缝隙连接蛋白43对双自杀基因系统旁观者效应的影响

Objective： To observe the influence of connexin 43 （Cx43） on the bystander effect induced by cytosine deaminase （CD） and herpes simplex virus thymidine kinase （HSV-tk） coexpression suicide genes system in human cholangiocarcinoma QBC939 cells and transplantation tumors in nude mice. Methods： In vitro, the CD＋tk＋ and CD＋tk＋Cx＋ cells were respectively treated with 5-fluorocytosine （5-Fc） and Ganciclovir （GCV）. The cytotoxic effect was evaluated by MTT method. In order to investigate the influence of Cx43 on the bystander effect, the size of transplantation tumors of the CD＋tk＋ and CD＋tk＋Cx＋ cells was measured before and after application of 5-Fc and GCV. Results： CD and tk genes were stably expressed in transfected QBC939 cells. The increased expression of Cx43 was determined by testing for the presence of Cx43 mRNA by RT-PCR and the presence of Cx43 protein by Western Blot in CD＋tk＋Cx＋ cells. The killing effect of 5-Fc and GCV on CD＋tk＋Cx＋ cells was more effective than that on CD＋tk＋ cells both in vitro and in vivo. Conclusion： Double suicide genes system CD/5-Fc＋tk/GCV could induce remarkable killing effect on cholangiocarcinoma cells in vitro and transplantation tumors in vivo. The cotransfection of Cx43 gene could enhance the bystander effect and hence the inhibition of carcinoma cells.     

Transfection of the Human Sodium/Iodide Symporter （NIS） Gene with Liposomes and the Expression of the NIS Protein in Human Lung A549 Cancer Cells

OBJECTIVE To examine the possibility of human sodium iodide symporter （hNIS） protein expression in lung cancer cells. METHODS Human lung A549 cancer cells were thawed and cultured in vitro. The cells were divided into an experimental group transfected with a recombinant pcDNA3-hNIS plasmid and a control group transfected only with a pcDNA3 plasmid. The recombinant plasmid vector encoding the hNIS gene （pcDNA3-hNIS） was amplified, purified and identified. The hNIS gene was followed by DNA sequencing. A Western blot and an immunohistochemical assay were applied to detect the hNIS protein expression in the transfected human lung A549 cancer cells. RESULTS Restriction enzyme digestion and DNA sequencing results showed the size and direction of the inserted gene in the recombinant pcD- NA3-hNIS plasmid was correct. The Western blot method and immunohistochemical analysis showed a positive NIS protein expression in the experimental group. The NIS protein was detected mainly in the cell membranes showing a positive rate up to 70.6% with no expression of the NIS protein in the control group. There was a significant difference between two groups （P=0.000）. CONCLUSION The hNIS gene was transfected effectively into human lung A549 cancer cells mediated by Lipofectamine 2000, and was expressed with its protein in vitro.     

Clinical significance of XRCC1 gene expression in human breast cancer and its cell and molecular mechanisms北大核心CSCD

Objective: To investigate the expression of X-ray repair cross complementing 1 (XRCC1) in human breast cancer and its relationship with the clinical characteristics, and to analyze the effects of XRCC1 over-expression on the proliferation and migration of breast cancer MB-231 cells and the molecular mechanism. Methods: The expression level of XRCC1 mRNA in breast cancer cell lines and human breast cancer tissues was detected by real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR. The expression of XRCC1 protein in human breast cancer tissues was detected by immunohistochemistry. The relationship between the expression of XRCC1 protein and the clinicopathological characteristics of breast cancer patients was analyzed. The pcDNA3.1(+)-Flag-XRCC1 plasmids were transfected into breast cancer MB-231 cells for the overexpression of XRCC 1 gene. Then the proliferation activity was detected by CCK-8 and soft agar plate clone formation assay. The cell cycle and apoptosis were detected by FCM method. The cell migration and invasion were detected by Transwell chamber assay. The expressions of cell cycle-, apoptosis- and migration-related proteins were detected by Western blotting. Results: The expression level of XRCC1 mRNA was significantly decreased in most breast cancer cell lines (all P < 0.001). As compared with the normal mammary epithelium and the paired adjacent breast tissues, the expression levels of XRCC1 mRNA and protein were downregulated in human breast cancer tissues (all P < 0.001). The expression level of XRCC1 mRNA was positively correlated with the prognosis of breast cancer patients (γ 2 =0.052, P =0.046), and XRCC1 protein expression was correlated with tumor diameter, lymph node metastasis, histological grade and TNM stage (all P < 0.05). After the overexpression of XRCC 1 gene, the proliferation, colony formation, invasion and migration of breast cancer MB-231 cells were significantly inhibited (all P < 0.01), the cell cycle was significantly blocked in G1 phase (P < 0.001), and the apoptosis rate was significantly increased (P < 0.001). Furthermore, the expressions of p21, p27, Bax, cleaved caspase-3 and E-cadherin were significantly upregulated (all P < 0.001), while the expressions of cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 (CDK4/6), cyclin D1, Bcl-2, N-cadherin and vimentin were down-regulated (all P < 0.001) in MB-231 cells with XRCC1 overexpression. Conclusion: XRCC1 expression is down-regulated in breast cancer cell lines and tissues, and its expression level is positively correlated with the prognosis of breast cancer patients. Restoring XRCC 1 gene expression can inhibit cell growth, migration and invasion, and can induce apoptosis. So XRCC1 may be a potential tumor suppressor regulating the occurrence and development of human breast cancer. © 2019 by TUMOR.     

靶向IGFIR的siRNA抑制人肝癌细胞SMMC7721裸鼠移植瘤的实验研究

Objective:To investigate the effect of insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor (IGF1R) small interfering RNA (siRNA)on the growth of human liver cancer SMMC7721 cell xenograft in nude mice.Methods:siRNAtargeting IGF1R was designed,and plasrnid SMMC7721-1GF1R-siRNA was constructed and transfected into SMMC7721 cells (SMMC7721-1GF1R-siRNAcells); the cells transfected with SMMC7721-1GF1 R-mutation (SMMC7721-1GF1 R-mutation cells) were used as negative control,and untransfected cells as empty control.Stable cell clones were screened by G418,and transplanted into nude mice to establish cancer xenograft.Tumor growth was monitored.Tumor morphology was observed with HE staining.The expression of IGF1R protein in tumor tissues was detected by Western blot.Microvessel density (MVD) in tumor tissues was detected by SP immunohistochemistry.Cell apoptosis was detected by terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick end-labeling (TUNEL) assay.Results:The tumor volume was significantly smaller in SMMC7721-1GF1R-siRNA group than in SMMC7721-1GF1R-mutation and SMMC7721 groups (P＜0.05).Necrosis and cell apoptosis were found in SMMC7721-1GF1R-siRNA group.The expression of tGF1R protein was significantly lower in SMMC7721-1GF1R-siRNA group than in SMMC7721-1GF1R-mutation and SMMC7721 groups (P＜0.05).MVD was significantly lower in SMMC7721-1GF1R-siRNA group than in SMMC7721-1GF1R-mutation and SMMC7721 groups (11.3±4.4 vs.36.7±7.6 and 28.4±6.5,P＜0.05).The apoptosis rate of tumor cells was significantly higher in SMMC7721-1GF1R-siRNA group than in SMMC7721-1GF1 R-mutation and SMMC7721 groups [(50.2±6.4)% vs.(5.4±1.0)% or (6.0±2.1)%,P＜0.05].Conclusion:1GF1R siRNA can inhibit the growth of SMMC7721 cell xenograft in nude mice.     

Inhibition of proliferation of human breast cancer MCF-7 cells by small interference RNA against LRP16 gene

Objective: Our previous studies have firstly demonstrated that 17β-E2 up-regulates LRP16 gene expression in human breast cancer MCF-7 cells, and ectopic expression of the LRP16 gene promotes MCF-7 cells proliferation. Here, the effects of the LRP16 gene expression on growth of MCF-7 human breast cancer cells and the mechanism were further studied by establishing two stably LRP16-inhibitory MCR-7 cell lines. Methods: Hairpin small interference RNA (siRNA)strategy, bY which hairpin siRNA was released by U6 promoter and was mediated by pLPC-based retroviralvector, was adopted to knockdown endogenous LRP16 level in MCF-7 cells. And the hairpin siRNA against green fluorescence protein (GFP) was used as the negative control. The suppressant efficiency of the LRP16 gene expression was confirmed by Nothern blot.Cell proliferation assay and soft agar colony formation assay were used to determine the status of the cell sproliferation. Cell cycle checkpoints including cyclin E and cyclin D1 were examined by Western blot. Results:The results from cell proliferation assays suggested that down-regulation of LRP16 gene expression is capable of inhibiting MCF-7 breast cancer cell growth and down-regulation of the LRP16 gene expression is able to inhibit anchorage-independent growth of breast cancer cells in soft agar. We also demonstrated that cyclin E and cyclin D1 proteins were much lower in the LRP16-inhibitory cells than in the control cells.Conclusion: These data suggest that LRP16 gene play an important role in MCF-7 cells proliferation by regulating the pathway of the G1/S transition and may function as an important modulator in regulating the process of tumorigenesis in human breast.     

High Expression of the RECK Gene in Breast Cancer Cells is Related to Low Invasive Capacity

OBJECTIVE To investigate the expression of the RECK gene in human breast (cancer) cell lines, and to determine the relationship between RECK gene expression and the invasive capacity of the breast cancer cell lines. METHODS The invasive capacity of breast (cancer) cell lines including HBL-100, MCF-7 and MDA-MB-435S were determined by the Tran-swell method. The protein expression levels of RECK, MMP-2 and MMP-9 genes in these three cell lines were measured by immunocytochemical methods. The expressions of the RECK gene and protein level were measured by RT-PCR and Western blots in the cell lines respectively. RESULTS The order of the invasive capacity of the breast (cancer) cell lines was MDA-MB-435S, being the highest, and HBL-100, being the lowest. The invasive capacity difference between any two groups among the three groups was significant (P<0.01). The protein expression level of the RECK gene in the HBL-100 cell line was highest, and no expression was detected in MDA-MB-435S cells. Moreover, the expression of the RECK gene was negatively correlated with the expression of the MMP-2 and MMP-9 genes. The mRNA level of the RECK gene in HBL-100 cells was the highest, but no expression was found in the MDA-MB-435S cells (P<0.001). CONCLUSION There was a significant negative correlation between the expression level of the RECK gene and invasive capacity in vitro, and the RECK gene expression showed an inverse proportion to that of the MMP-2, MMP-9 genes.     

VEGF EXPRESSION IS INHIBITED BY APIGENIN IN HUMAN BREAST CANCER CELLS

Objective： To study the effects of apigenin on vascular endothelial growth factor （VEGF） in human breast cancer cells （MDA-MB-231. Methods： MTT assay was used to detect the cell proliferation inhibitory effect of apigenin on MDA-MB-231 cell. ELISA was used to determine the protein level of VEGF secreted by MDA-MB-231 cells. RT-PCR was used to detect mRNA levels of VEGF in MDA-MB-231 cells. The protein levels of HIF-1α, p-AKT, p-ERK1/2, and p53 were detected by Western Blotting. Results： Apigenin did not inhibit the cell viability of MDA-MB-231 cell. Apigenin reduced the secretion and mRNA levels of VEGF in MDA-MB-231 cells. Additionally, apigenin decreased the expressions of HIF-1α, p-AKT and p-ERK1/2, but induced the expression of p53. Conclusion： Apigenin can inhibit VEGF expression in human breast cancer cells, and this may be achieved through decreasing HIF-1α.     

TPX2 knockdown suppressed hepatocellular carcinoma cell invasion via inactivating AKT signaling and inhibiting MMP2 and MMP9 expression

Objective： Targeting protein for Xenopus kinesin-like protein 2 （TPX2） is a nuclear proliferation-related protein that plays a critical role in the formation of mitotic spindle. High expression of TPX2 has been observed in several types of tumors. However, the role of TPX2 in hepatocellular carcinoma （HCC） remains unclear. Our study aimed to investigate the effect of TPX2 on HCC cell invasion. Methods： The immortalized normal human liver cell line L02 and six HCC cell lines including SMMC- 7721, BEL-7402, Huh-7, HepG2, Hep3B and SKHepl were subjected to qRT-PCR and western blot for TPX2 mRNA and protein, respectively. Furthermore, TPX2 small interfering RNA （siRNA） was used to knock down TPX2 expression in SMMC-7721 and HepG2 cells. Cell proliferation and invasion were determined by MTT and transwell assays. Otherwise, expression of p-AKT, MMP2 and MMP9 were evaluated by western blot in SMMC-7721 cells. Results： The expression of TPX2 in HCC cell lines was markedly higher than that in normal human liver cell line. TPX2 knockdown using a specific TPX2-siP, NA reduced the number of invaded cells and inhibited cell proliferation in SMMC-7721 and HepG2 cells. Furthermore, TPX2 knockdown resulted in inactivation of AKT signaling and down-regulation of MMP2 and MMP9 expression in SMMC-7721 cells. Conclusions： Our study identified that TPX2 might contribute to tumor cell invasion through activating AKT signaling and subsequently increasing MMP2 and MMP9 in HCC.     

APOPTOSIS INDUCTION BY THE RECOMBINANT FUSION APOPTOSIS INDUCING FACTOR ON HELA CELLS

Objective: To obtain the recombinant fusion AIF genes inserted into the eukaryotic expression vector pIRES2-EGFP, to observe the expression and location of the fusion AIF genes (3NE: PE(280-358)-AIF△1-120, and 4NE:PE(280-364)-AIF△1-120), and to detect and compare their apoptosis inducing effects on the transfected HeLa cells.Methods: Full-length human AIF gene was cloned by RT-PCR, and its N-terminal mitochondrial localization sequence (MLS) was replaced by part sequence of Psuedomonas exotoxin A (PE) translocation domain(PEII(280-358/364)), then the recombinant fusion genes were inserted into the pIRES2-EGFP eukaryotic expression vector. After these genes were transiently transfected into HeLa cells with LipofectAmine, the expression of the recombinant fusion AIF genes and their effects on HeLa cells were detected by fluorescent microscopy, laser confocal microscopy and electron microscopy. Results: The eukaryotic expression vectors containing the recombinant fusion AIF genes (pIRES2-EGFP-PEII(280-358/364)-AIF△1-120) were constructed successfully. It was demonstrated that the fusion AIF protein genes were expressed effectively in the transfected cells, with the GFP co-expressed in cells by indirect immunofluorescence staining analysis. After transfection, expression of the genes could induce HeLa cells to exhibit the typical apoptosis features: such as plasma membrane blebbing and peripheral chromatin condensation. As compared with control groups, the untreated cells and the void vector transfected cells, the living cell number of the AIF gene transfected cells reduced distinctly. Conclusion: Our data prove that the expression of the recombinant human AIF fusion genes could induce apoptosis in transfected HeLa cells, which provides new strategy for cancer killing.     

Differential Proteomics in Malignant and Normal Liver Cell Lines

Objective： To detect differential protein expression in malignant and normal liver cell lines in vitro using the SELDI ProteinChip platform, for investigating the pathogenesis of liver cancer. Methods： Two cell lines, human normal liver cell line L02 and hepatoma cell line SMMC-7721 were cultured routinely, harvested in good condition and lysed. After quantification, the supernatant of the lysate was tested by IMAC3 （Immobilized Mental Affinity Capture） and WCX2 （Weak Cation Exchange） chips on the SELDI-TOF-MS ProteinChip reader. Results： Protein expression differed between the malignant and normal liver cell lines. A total of 20 differentially expressed proteins were found, among which, 7 were captured by the IMAC3 chip and 14 by the WCX2 chip. Peaks at 5,419, 7,979 and 11,265 Da were higher and at 8,103, 8,492, 10,160 and 11,304 Da lower in SMMC-7721 cells by the IMAC3 chip; peaks at 7,517, 7,945 and 7,979 Da were higher and at 5,061, 5,551, 5,818, 7,439, 9,401,10,100, 10,312, 11,621, 11,662, 11,830 and 12,772 Da lower in SMMC-7721 cells by the WCX2 chip. Interestingly, both chips captured the 7,979 Da peak. In addition, the 11,081 Da peak corresponded precisely with the molecular mass of the calcium binding protein S100A10, which may participate in the formation of liver cancer in association with p36. Conclusion： Detecting differential protein expression in malignant and normal liver cell lines using the SELDI ProteinChip platform was simple, sensitive and repeatable. The results we obtained can serve as a basis for investigating the pathogenesis of liver cancer and aid the discovery of new therapeutic targets.     

亚毒性浓度顺铂联合紫花牡荆素体外诱导人卵巢癌细胞调亡(英文)

Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of Casticin (CAS) combination with Cisplatin (DDP) in sub-toxic concentration on apoptosis of human ovarian cancer HO-8910 cells in vitro and unravel the associated mechanisms. Methods: Human ovarian cancer HO-8910 cells were cultured in vitro. The inhibitory effect of CAS combination with DDP in sub-toxic concentration on viability of human ovarian cancer HO-8910 cells was evaluated by the MTT assay. Morphological changes of cell apoptosis were detected by Hoechst 33258 staining assay. Cell apoptosis rate was analyzed by flow cytometry. The protein expression level was analyzed by Western blot. Results: CAS in sub-toxic concentration and DDP in sub-toxic concentration could slightly inhibit Human ovarian cancer HO-8910 cells, but CAS combination with DDP in sub-toxic concentration significantly inhibited the growth of HO-8910 cells, and growth inhibition rate was increased drastically compared with the control group (P﹤0.01), and the inhibiting effect showed synergistic action. Human ovarian cancer HO-8910 cells showed the typical morphological changes of apoptosis and apoptosis rate markedly increased when they were exposed to CAS combination with DDP in sub-toxic concentration for 48 h. Western blot showed that the expression of bcl-2 protein was down-regulated and protein level of caspase-3 was activated by CAS combination with DDP in sub-toxic concentration. Conclusion: CAS combination with DDP in sub-toxic concentration could inhibit the cells growth and lead to cell apoptosis in human ovarian cancer HO-8910 cells. And the down-regulation of bcl-2 protein expression and activation of caspase-3 protein might contribute to CAS combination with DDP in sub-toxic concentration in human cancer HO-8910 cells.     

Interon-gamma enhances the antitumor effect of all-trans retinoic acid on hepatocellular carcinoma cells by inhibiting the expression of nuclear factor-kappaB

Objective： To explore the combination effects of all-trans retinoic acid （ATRA） with interferon-gamma （IFN-γ） on human hepatocarcinoma cell line SMMC-7721 and the mechanism of action. Methods： SMMC-7721 cells were divided into treated group and control group. The cells were treated with ATRA or ATRA＋ IFN-γ in the former and added with PBS in the latter. The inhibition rate of SMMC-7721 cell proliferation was detected by MTT, the cell change in morphology was observed by electron microscope. The apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry and the expression changes of nuclear factor-kappaB （NF-κB） was analyzed by Western blotting when the SMMC-7721 cells were treated with ATRA and IFN-γ. Results： The SMMC-7721 cell proliferation was suppressed and apoptosis was induced after the cells were treated with ATRA treatment, and these effects were enhanced when ATRA was combined with IFN-γ. The expression of NF-κB was reduced after SMMC-7721 cell was treated with ATRA, and reduced significantly when the cells were treated with the combination of ATRA and IFN-γ. Conclusion： IFN-γ can enhance the inhibiting effects of ATRA on cell proliferation and inducing apoptosis on SMMC-7721 cell and these effects might be mediated by inhibiting the expression of NF-κB.     

Diphtheria toxin/human B-Cell activating factor fusion protein kills human acute lymphoblastic leukemia BALL-1 cells: An experimental study

Objective: This study aimed to express a fusion protein of diphtheria toxin and human B cell-activating factor (DT388sBAFF) in Escherichia coli (E. coli) and investigate its activity in human B-lineage acute lymphoblastic leukemia 1 cells (BALL-1). Methods: A fragment of DT388sBAFF fusion gene was separated from plasmid pUC57-DT388sBAFF digested with Nde I and Xho I, and inserted into the expression vector pcold II digested with the same enzymes. Recombinants were screened by the colony polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and restriction map. The recombinant expression vector was transformed into BL21 and its expression was induced by isopropyl β-D-1-thiogalactopyranoside (IPTG). The recombinant protein was identified by sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) and Western blot, and then purified by Ni2+-NTA affinity chromatography. The expression level of B cell-activating factor receptor (BAFF-R) on BALL-1 cells was assessed by real-time PCR. The receptor binding capacity of recombinant protein was determined by cell fluorescent assay. The specific cytotoxicity of recombinant protein on BALL-1 cells was detected by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazolyl-2)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. Results: The expression level of recombinant protein was 50% of total bacterial proteins in E. coli, and the recombinant protein could bind to BAFF-R-positive BALL-1 cells and thereby produce a cytotoxic effect on the cells. Conclusion: The fusion protein expression vector DT388sBAFF was successfully constructed and the recombinant protein with selective cytotoxicity against BALL-1 cells was obtained, providing foundation for further study of the therapy of human B-lineage acute lymphoblastic leukemia.     

转染外源CC10对肺腺癌细胞系A549的CyclinD1蛋白及mRNA的影响

Objective： To investigate the effects of exogenous CC10 gene transfection on cell cycle and the expression of cyclinD1 protein and mRNA in A549 cells. Methods： A549 cells in all test groups （group A to E） and control group （group F） were transfected with exogenous CC10 gene by liposome for 8, 16, 24, 36, 48 and 0 h respectively. CC10 protein expression was detected in A549 cells by Western blot. The growth inhibitory rate was detected by MTT method. Flow cyometry analysis （FCS） and AnnexinV-PI staining were used to determine the changes of cell cycle progression and apoptosis rate in all groups. CyclinD1 protein and mRNA expression in A549 cells was detected by the methods of immunocytochemistry and RT-PCR. Results： Exogenous CC10 gene could inhibit the growth of A549 cells, and the growth inhibitory rates in all test groups （from group A to E） were 24.7%, 33.1%, 44.3%, 61.7% and 74.2% respectively, and that in group F was 6.24%. CC10 blocked the cell cycle progression at G0/G1 and induced apoptosis gradually. In A549 cells of test groups, the expression of cyclinD1 protein and mRNA was significantly decreased. Conclusion： The inhibitory effects of the transfection of exogenous CC10 gene on G0/G1 cycle of lung cancer cells might be related with the down-regulation of cyclinD1 gene.     

AEG1通过激活NF-κB和AP-1诱导肝癌HepG2细胞COX-2表达(英文)

Objective:The aim of this study was to investigate whether astrocyte elevated gene 1 (AEG1) regulates COX-2 expression in human hepatoma HepG2 cells and related pathways involved in this process. Methods:Human hepatoma HepG2 cells were transfected with pcDNA3.1(-)-AEG1 plasmid or psilencer2.0-AEG1-shRNA1 plasmid to up/down-regulate AEG1 expression, pcDNA3.1(-) and psilencer 2.0 empty vector plasmids were transfected respectively as control. Real-time RT-PCR was carried out to measure the expression levels of AEG1 and COX-2 mRNA. The expression levels of AEG1 and COX-2 protein were detected by Western blot. NF-κB signaling was blocked by PDTC, and AP-1 signaling was blocked by curcumin. Results:AEG1 mRNA and protein levels were increased after pcDNA3.1(-)-AEG1 transfection, and decreased after psilencer2.0-AEG1-shRNAs transfection. COX-2 mRNA and protein levels were increased in AEG1-overexpressing cells and decreased in AEG1-knockdown cells. Phosphorylations of p65 and c-jun were up-regulated in AEG1-overexpressing cells. Both PDTC and curcumin reduced COX-2 expression in HepG2 cells with AEG1 overexpression. Conclusion:AEG1-overexpressing and-knockdown HepG2 cells are established successfully. AEG1 could induce COX-2 expression though activating NF-κB and AP-1 in human hepatoma HepG2 cells.     

Expression of Preprotachykinin-I （PPT-I）, Neurokinin-1 （NK-1） and Neurokinin-2 （NK-2） in Breast Cancer Cells Improves Tumor Cell Survival in Bone Marrow in the Early Stage of Metastasis

OBJECTIVE To study the potential relationship between the expression of PPT-I, NK-1, NK2 and the development of breast cancer cells in bone marrow stroma and to provide evidence of potential molecular mechanisms of breast cancer patients. of bone metastasis in early stage METHODS The cocultures of breast cancer cell line T-47D and marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells （MSC） were established with equal numbers. T-47D cells were separated from the coculture system at 48 h and 96 h after coculture by MACS magnetic cell sorting （MicroBeads）. The expression of PPT-I, NK-1, NK-2 in T-47D was then examined before and after coculture by real-time PCR and by Western blot. Alterations in cellular ultrastructure of T-47D cells were detected before and after coculture under electron microscope. Finally, changes in cell cycle distribution were examined by flow cytometry, and growth curves from before and after coculture were drawn and analyzed. RESULTS Following coculture of T-47D and MSC, the expression of PPT-I mRNA and protein was significantly upregulated, while the expression of NK-1 and NK-2 mRNA and protein was greatly downregulated. The analysis of cell cycle distribution by flow cytometry showed that the proportion of T-47D during S phase was increased, and the duration of the G2/M phase was sharply decreased. Under electron microscope, we observed that the synthesis of hereditary material was increased, but the hepatin granules were shown prominent stacking in T-47D cells. These results suggest that although the synthesis of DNA was increased, the proliferation of cells was inhibited after coculture. The cell growth curve confirmed the findings from the observation under the electron microscope and flow cytometry. CONCLUSION Tumor cells could survive through the upregulation in expression of preprotachykinin-I gene during early bone metastasis in breast cancer. The phenomenon of growth suppression in breast cancer cells after coculture in the current study could be induced by downregulation in expression of NK-1 and NK-2.     

来源于人膀胱癌细胞株EJ的HSP70负载的DC所激发的特异性CTL细胞的体外应答效应

Objective: To investigate whether human dendritic cells (DC) derived from peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC), which were pulsed by heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) isolated from human bladder tumor cell lines of EJ, were able to induce peptide specific cytotoxic T-lymphocytes (CTL) response in vitro and give the experimental foundation for the future clinical trials of immunotherapy in bladder tumor. Methods: The EJ-derived HSP70 co-cultured with DC from the healthy volunteers' PBMC, along with the crude lysate (the supernatant before HSP70 purification) from EJ cells were used as the experimental groups and DC not pulsed by any tumor cells antigen were the blank control. The autologous T-lymphocytes were added into the above various DC groups, and after incubation, the stimulation indexes (SI) and interferon-γ (IFN-γ) were detected to evaluate the immune activities of various DC groups. The killing effects of CTL to target cells, EJ and Hela cells, were determined with 51Cr releasing test. Results: Both DC/HSP70 and DC/the crude lysate could effectively activate CTL in vitro and kill target cells EJ. The killing effect of DC/HSP70 to EJ was much stronger than DC/the crude lysate (the supernatant before HSP70 purification) (P < 0.05). DC without any tumor cell antigens had a lower killing power to EJ. Meanwhile, DC/ HSP70 had little killing power to Hela non-relevant to bladder tumor histopathologically as compared with EJ cells (P < 0.05). Conclusion: The DC pulsed by HSP70 derived from the autologous tumor cells could induce a peptide complexes specific CTL response to tumor cells, and the CTL response induced by the DC/HSP70 was stronger, which display the basis of the possible clinical application of DC/HSP70 for bladder tumor.