B7-1和B7-2基因转染神经母细胞瘤细胞免疫原性的研究

目的比较免疫共刺激信号B7-1和B7-2以腺病毒为载体转染神经母细胞瘤（NB）SH-SY5Y细胞株,观察其对肿瘤细胞免疫原性的影响。方法以携带绿色荧光蛋白的腺病毒质粒（Ad-GFP）转染SH—SYSY细胞,通过流式细胞仪（FCM）判断转染效率,确定合适的感染倍数（MOI）。分别以空病毒质粒（Ad）及携带B7-1或B7-2的腺病毒质粒转染SH-SYSY细胞,即对照组和B7-1或B7-2组;并以未转染的肿瘤细胞为空白对照（空白组）。采用流式细胞仪（FCM）检测B7-1分子和B7-2蛋白表达,Ficoll密度梯度离心法直接分离和纯化外周血单个核细胞,分别以效靶比5∶1和10∶1进行混合淋巴细胞培养后,测定放射性核素闪烁计数（cpm）/min,同时检测上清液中细胞因子IFN-γ及IL-2的分泌水平。结果腺病毒对SH-SY5Y细胞有较高的转染效率,转染后目的基因B7-1和B7-2得到了有效表达。B7-1组、B7-2组cpm值及上清液IFN-γ、IL-2水平明显高于Ad组、SH组（P〈0.01）;B7-1组与B7-2组比较,cpm值及细胞因子水平增高无明显差别（P〉0.05）。效靶比5∶1时,与10∶1相比,cpm值及IFN-γ、IL-2含量的增加更明显（P〈0.05）。结论 B7-1和B7-2分子可促进T淋巴细胞的增殖及活化T细胞分泌IFN-γ、IL-2,而B7-1与B7-2两组间cpm值及细胞因子水平无明显差别。     

Expression and function of B7-1 and B7-2 in hapten-induced contact sensitivity

We analyzed the expression and function of the co-stimulatory molecules B7-1 (CD80) and B7-2 (CD86) during contact sensitivity reactions induced by the hapten 2,4-dinitrofluorobenzene (DNFB). In the normal skin, only a few epidermal Langerhans cells or dermal dendritic cells express B7-2. In contrast, following challenge with DNFB, expression of B7-2 is up-regulated in both epidermis and dermis. Importantly, B7-1 is induced later and at lower levels compared to B7-2. Intravenous injections of anti-B7-2 mAb, but not anti-B7-1 mAb partially inhibit the hapten-induced contact sensitivity reaction. Experiments in which mice are injected differentially with anti-B7-2 mAb, either before the afferent or before the efferent phase of the contact sensitivity response, suggest that B7-2 is important for successful antigen priming.     

Reciprocal expression of co-stimulatory molecules,B7-1 and B7-2, on murine T cells following activation

The co-stimulatory B7 molecules (B7-1 and B7-2) are expressed on professional antigen-presenting cells in mice. In this study, we demonstrate that B7-1 (CD80) and B7-2 (CD86) are also expressed on murine T cells in the absence of major histocompatibility complex class II molecules. The temporal expression of these two molecules on T cells varies with the state of activation where resting T cells express B7-2 but show little or no expression of B7-1. Following activation, B7-2 expression is down-regulated and there is a concomitant increase in the expression of B7-1 on the cell surface which peaks at about 72 h. Thus these two co-stimulatory molecules are reciprocally expressed on the T cell surface. This pattern of expression of B7-1 and B7-2 on T cells suggests that these two molecules may have different roles in the generation and regulation of immune responses.     

Heterogeneous effects of B7-1 and B7-2 in the induction of both protective and therapeutic anti-tumor immunity against different mouse tumors

Experimental mouse tumors are classified as intrinsically immunogenic when, after a single injection into syngeneic mice as nonreplicating cell vaccines, they elicit a protective immune response against a subsequent lethal challenge. Tumors that do not retain this residual immunogenicity are defined as poorly immunogenic or nonimmunogenic. The expression of the B7-1 co-stimulatory molecule on immunogenic tumors can further increase their capacity to induce a T cell-dependent anti-tumor immunity, whereas it has limited effects on nonimmunogenic tumors. Recently, B7-2, a second molecule with an apparently similar co-stimulatory activity, has been cloned. In this report, we compare the efficiency of nonreplicating cells from one immunogenic and two nonimmunogenic mouse tumors transfected with B7-1 or B7-2 in the induction of protective and curative anti-tumor immunity. Immunogenic lymphoma cells expressing B7-1 or B7-2 are equally effective in both protecting against a subsequent challenge and curing established tumors. By contrast, nonimmunogenic adenocarcinoma and melanoma cells expressing B7-2 provide superior protective immunity, and only B7-2⁺ adenocarcinoma cells induce an efficient curative immunity. CD8⁺ and polymorphonuclear cells, but not CD4⁺ T cells, are critically involved in the rejection of the adenocarcinoma elicited by both B7-1⁺ and B7-2⁺ vaccines. These data indicate that B7-1 and B7-2 are not redundant co-stimulatory molecules and that, in these experimental models, B7-2 is superior to B7-1 in the induction of an efficient immunity when the immunogenicity of a tumor is a limiting factor.     

Human B7-1 is more efficient than B7-2 in providing co-stimulation for alloantigen-specific T cells

Besides a signal via the T cell receptor/CD3 complex, an additional co-stimulatory signal is required for optimal T cell activation. This signal can be delivered by interaction of either B7-1 or B7-2 expressed by antigen-presenting cells with CD28 on the T cells. Comparison of the function of B7-1 and B7-2 in different experimental animal systems generated conflicting data on the roles for the co-stimulatory molecules. We therefore investigated whether there are differences between B7-1 and B7-2-mediated co-stimulation in an alloantigen-specific primary T cell response induced by B7-transfected human cell lines of epithelial origin. Both transfected keratinocyte cell lines efficiently induce T cell proliferation and the ratios of stimulator versus responder cells are similar. The kinetics of proliferation and interleukin (IL)-2, IL-4 and interferon-γ production are also comparable between both transfectant lines. However, despite equal B7 expression levels, it is consistently found that the magnitude of the B7-1-induced T cell proliferation was higher than that of B7-2. Comparison of precursor frequencies of helper T lymphocytes responsive with either B7-1 or B7-2 revealed that the frequency of B7-1-responsive T cells was higher than that of B7-2, and that the frequency of cells activated by a combination of B7-1 and B7-2 did not differ significantly from that of B7-1 alone. We therefore conclude that the B7-2-responsive T cells are part of the B7-1-responsive population, and that B7-1 on keratinocytes is more efficient in providing co-stimulation for alloantigen-specific T cells.     

Expression and function of B7-1 (CD80) and B7-2 (CD86) on human epidermal Langerhans cells

In addition to T cell receptor triggering, activation of T cells requires co-stimulatory signals that have been shown to be mainly initiated through CD28. We analyzed the expression and function of the two ligands for CD28, B7-1 (CD80) and B7-2 (CD86), on human Langerhans cells (LC), the antigen-presenting cells from epidermis. Human LC freshly isolated from epidermis (fLC) expressed significant level of B7-2, which was increased upon a short culture in vitro. In contrast, B7-1 was undetectable on fLC but appeared at the cell surface after a 3-day culture in vitro. Pre-incubation of 18-h cultured LC with anti-B7-2 monoclonal antibodies (mAb) was sufficient to abrogate the binding of CTLA4-Ig fusion protein, while a combination of both mAb against B7-1 and B7-2 was necessary to obtain a complete inhibition of CTLA4-Ig binding on 3-day cultured LC, showing the absence of a third CTLA4 ligand. The function of B7-1 and B7-2 on human LC has been analyzed by adding mAb at the beginning of mixed epidermal cell lymphocyte reactions. Anti-B7-2 mAb and CTLA4-Ig, but not anti-B7-1 mAb, strongly inhibited allogeneic, as well as recall antigen-induced T cell proliferation supported by fLC or 3-day cultured LC. Collectively, these results demonstrate that B7-2 is the major ligand for CD28/CTLA4 at the LC surface and that it plays a crucial role in human LC co-stimulatory function with little, if any, dependence on B7-1 expression.     

Interleukin-10 differentially regulates B7-1 (CD80) and B7-2 (CD86) expression on human peripheral blood dendritic cells

Most of the immunosuppressive effects of interleukin-10 (IL-10) are related to functional inhibition of antigen-presenting cells (APC). Herein, we investigate the influence of recombinant (r)IL-10 on human dendritic cells (DC) purified from peripheral blood of healthy volunteers. First, we found that rIL-10 inhibited in a dose-dependent manner the proliferative responses as well as the production of IL-2 and interferon-γ (IFN-γ) in mixed lymphocyte reaction (MLR) between purified T cells and DC. This rIL-10 effect could be attributed to a direct effect on DC, as DC preincubated with rIL-10 were found to be deficient in the induction of alloreactive T cells even when anti-IL-10 neutralizing mAb was added at the time of MLR. Flow cytometric analysis indicated that rIL-10 did not modify the expression of ICAM-1 (CD54) and B7-1 (CD80), but decreased HLA-DR and B7-2 (CD86) expression at the DC surface. We conclude that the inhibitory effect of rIL-10 on primary alloreactive T cell responses involves down-regulation of class II MHC and B7-2 expression at the DC surface.     

Anti-B7-1/B7-2 antibody elicits innate-effector responses in macrophages through NF-kappaB-dependent pathway

Blocking T cell co-stimulatory signals by anti-B7-1/B7-2 mAb is an attractive approach to treat autoimmune diseases. However, anti-B7-1/B7-2 mAb treatment is known to exacerbate autoimmune diseases through mechanisms not fully understood. Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) also play important roles in determining the clinical outcome of autoimmune diseases. In this study, we demonstrate that the anti-B7-1 and the anti-B7-2 mAbs activate macrophages for higher induction of TNF-alpha and other effector responses such as bacterial cytotoxicity and production of ROS. Nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-kappaB) was found to be increased with anti-B7-1/B7-2 mAb treatment. Inhibition of NF-kappaB activity by over-expression of phosphorylation-defective I-kappaB alpha in anti-B7-1/B7-2 mAb-treated macrophages decreased TNF-alpha production. These data indicate that anti-B7-1 and anti-B7-2 mAbs can trigger innate-effector responses in macrophages by activating NF-kappaB-signaling pathway. Our results suggest that the B7 molecules are not only essential for induction of adaptive immune responses but also play roles in activation of innate immune responses.     

Prevention and amelioration of collagen-induced arthritis by blockade of the CD28 co-stimulatory pathway: requirement for both B7-1 and B7-2

Collagen type II-induced arthritis (CIA) is an experimental model of arthritis that has been successfully used to dissect the pathogenesis of human rheumatoid arthritis and to identify potential therapeutic targets. We have used this model to evaluate the role of T cell co-stimulation in both disease development and progression. T cell co-stimulation is provided by ligation of CD28 with either B7-1 or B7-2 present on antigen-presenting cells and can be prevented by a soluble form of CTLA-4 (CTLA-4Ig) which binds with high affinity to both B7-1 and B7-2. We found that administration of CTLA-4Ig at the time of immunization prevented the development of CIA and was associated with lack of lymphocyte expansion within the draining lymph node and failure to produce anti-collagen IgG1 or IgG2a antibodies. To determine which CD28 ligand plays a more dominant role in CIA, we treated mice with monoclonal antibodies (mAb) against either B7-1 or B7-2. Neither anti-B7-1 nor anti-B7-2 had any effect on the course of CIA when given alone, but resulted in reduced incidence and clinical scores when given together. Interestingly, when treatment was delayed until after the onset of clinical disease, both CTLA-4Ig or anti-B7-1 plus anti-B7-2 mAb still ameliorated disease. Effective treatment was associated with a reduction in interferon-γ production by lymph node cells following stimulation in vitro, suggesting that Th1 responses were diminished. This study points to a critical role of CD28 co-stimulation in the development and perpetuation of CIA in DBA/1 mice. Interestingly, it demonstrates an active role for T cells in the later stages of this disease and implicates both B7-1 and B7-2-mediated co-stimulation in the pathogenesis of CIA.     

Comparative analysis of B7-1 and B7-2 expression in Langerhans cells: differential regulation by T helper type 1 and T helper type 2 cytokines

Epidermal Langerhans cells (LC) are Ia-bearing potent antigen-presenting cells (APC) of dendritic cell lineage that play a crucial role in primary and secondary T cell-dependent immune responses. LC express several costimulatory molecules such as B7, which has been implicated as one of the important determinants of professional APC. Recently, B7 antigens have been shown to include three distinct molecules termed B7-1, B7-2, and B7-3, and the expression of B7-1 and B7-2 in LC has been already confirmed. However, little is known of the regulation of B7-1 and B7-2 expression in LC. We demonstrated that LC do not express B7-1 and B7-2 in situ; however, the expression of both molecules is rapidly induced during the first 3 days of culture, and high levels of expression are maintained at least until day 6. We show that the expression of B7-2 in LC is much higher than that of B7-1 in each experiment, and that B7-1 and B7-2 expression is reproducibly augmented by interleukin (IL)-4 in a dose-dependent manner; however, IL-2 affected expression very little. Finally, B7-1 expression is significantly and dose-dependently down-regulated by interferon (IFN)-γ or IL-10, and B7-2 expression is consistently inhibited by IL-10, but not by IFN-γ. The effects of these cytokines are active only in the induction phase (during first 3 days of culture) of B7 expression: the modulatory effects of cytokines are hardly detected in the plateau phase (days 4 to 6 of culture) of B7 expression in LC. These findings suggest that B7-1 and B7-2 expression are indeed selectively and differentially regulated by these T cell-derived cytokines, and that the cytokines may modulate the synthesis of B7 molecules rather than the degradation of already-expressed B7 molecules.     

表达人B7-1的重组腺病毒的制备及初步鉴定

目的构建表达B7-1基因的重组腺病毒载体,制备相应的复制缺陷型重组腺病毒并检测其在喉癌细胞中的表达。方法构建携带人B7-1基因的重组穿梭载体pAdtrack-B7-1,PmeI线性化后与腺病毒载体pAdEasy-1共转化大肠杆菌BJ5183,通过同源重组得到重组腺病毒载体pAd-B7-1。将重组腺病毒载体转染HEK293包装细胞制备重组腺病毒,应用病毒悬液感染人喉癌细胞株,RT-PCR检测感染细胞中B7-1基因mRNA表达。结果酶切鉴定证实阳性pAdTrackB7-1重组穿梭载体含有目的基因B7-1,同源重组后制备的病毒载体DNA经酶切鉴定获得了阳性重组腺病毒载体,该载体能有效转染HEK293细胞并在细胞内成功包装,转染3d后可以观察到绿色荧光蛋白(GFP)表达并逐渐增多、增强。制备的Ad-B7在体外能有效感染Hep-2细胞,感染后可维持6d高水平的B7-1的表达,整体表达可持续两周。结论成功构建了同时表达B7-1的重组腺病毒载体并制备出重组腺病毒颗粒,该病毒能有效地感染喉癌细胞并表达高水平的B7-1基因,为进一步研究B7-1的功能及应用B7-1进行基因治疗奠定基础。     

B7-1/B7-H1相对比例变化对Hsp70-肽复合物抗肿瘤免疫效应的影响

目的：探讨Hsp7肽复合物对B7-1／B7-H1相对比例的影响及真核表达可溶性PD-1(sPD-1)对Hsp70-肽复合物抗肿瘤作用的影响。方法：通过RT-PCR和半定量PCR技术检测Hsp70-肽复合物体外刺激和体内免疫对小鼠脾细胞正调控共刺激分子B7-1和抑制性共刺激分子B7-H1及其受体PD-1表达的影响；体内转染表达sPD-1后，观察Hsp70-肽复合物免疫小鼠的肿瘤生长以及脾淋巴细胞毒性的变化。结果：基因表达检测表明．Hsp70-肽复合物体外刺激的小鼠脾细胞B7-1 mRNA和B7-H1 mRNA的水平随时问而变化，B7-1／B7-H1比值随刺激时间而增高；Hsp70-肽复合物体内免疫小鼠后期脾细胞B7-1表达下降，B7-H1及其受体PD-1表达上调，B7-1／B7-H1比值逆转；体内表达sPD-1可显著增强和延长Hsp70-肽复合物的抑瘤效果；体内表达sPD-1可提高Hsp70-肽复合物免疫的荷瘤小鼠脾细胞的杀伤率。结论：Hsp70-肽复合物的刺激引起共刺激分子B7-1和B7-H1表达的变化，B7-1／B7-H1的比例与激活效应相关，sPD-1通过阻抑B7-H1／PD-1途径、上调B7-1／B7-H1比例，可增强免疫应答，提高Hsp70-肽复合物特异性免疫治疗肿瘤的效应。     

Both CD28 ligands CD80 (B7-1) and CD86 (B7-2) activate phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase, and wortmannin reveals heterogeneity in the regulation of T cell IL-2 secretion

In this report, the co-stimulatory signals provided by CD80(B7-1) or CD86 (B7-2) were compared to CD28 ligation by mAb.We demonstrate that while both anti-CD3 and anti-CD28 antibodiesinduced activation of phospholnositide (PI) 3-kinase, the kineticsof activation differed. Anti-CD28 produced a sustained activationof PI 3-kinase while anti-CD3 induced activation was transient.Both B7-1 and B7-2 could induce prolonged activation of PI 3-kinase.The co-stimulatory effects of B7-1 and B7-2 were dependent onCD28 cross-linking, based on complete inhibition of PI 3-kinaseactivation by CD28 antibody Fab fragments. While Jurkat T cellsco-stimulated with anti-CD3 and B7-1 or B7-2 secreted high levelsof IL-2, there were distinct effects of anti-CD28 mAb and B7-1or B7-2 on IL-2 secretion in conjunction with protein kinaseC activation. To assess functional effects of CD28 ligation,pharmacologic inhibitors of PI 3-kinase were evaluated. In Jurkatcells, efficient inhibition of PI 3-kinase activation afterB7-2 stimulation was achieved using wortmannin; however, weobserved a surprising increase in IL-2 secretion after B7 oranti-CD28 stimulation. The effect of wortmannin was concentrationdependent. Moreover, the effect was specific for receptor-mediatedactivation as wortmannin did not enhance phorbol ester pluslonomycin-induced IL-2 secretion. Another inhibitor of PI 3-kinase,LY294002, also resulted in augmentation of anti-CD28-inducedIL-2 secretion by Jurkat cells. The effects of wortmannin onIL-2 secretion were also examined in primary T cells. In markedcontrast, wortmannin resulted in a potent inhibition of anti-CD3plus B7-1 or anti-CD28-induced IL-2 secretion while phorbolester plus lonomycin-induced IL-2 secretion was wortmannin resistant.Together these observations demonstrate that signal transductionby both B7-1 and B7-2 involves PI 3-kinase, and that PI 3-kinaseor other wortmannin-sensitive targets are important for IL-2secretion. Finally, treatment of Jurkat cells with PI 3-kinaseinhibitors alone was sufficient to induce low levels of IL-2secretion. This is consistent with the notion that a wortmannin-sensitivetarget such as PI 3-kinase may down-regulate IL-2 secretionin Jurkat cells.     

重组GPI-B7胞外段在中华仓鼠卵巢癌细胞膜上的表达

目的 通过从衰变加速因子(DAF)来源的GPI修饰性信号序列克隆到PCI-dhfr真核表达载体,利用GPI信号序列对B7-1基因胞外段序列进行修饰,实现GPI-B7-1锚定蛋白在中华仓鼠卵巢癌细胞(Chinese hamster ovary cell,CHO)膜表面的表达。方法 应用RT-PCR方法从B淋巴细胞瘤细胞系(Raji细胞系)总RNA中钓取B7-1(CD80)全长基因,扩增B7-1胞外段分子并克隆到已含有GPI修饰性信号序列的真核表达载体pCI-dhfr上,应用脂质体方法转染到CHO-dhfr-细胞中,用氨甲喋呤(Methotrexate,MTX)进行筛选。重组蛋白的表达用细胞免疫荧光进行鉴定。结果 成功地克隆了B7-1全长基因,并扩增了胞外段基因构建到含有GPI修饰性信号序列的真核表达载体pCI-dhfr上,实现了GPI-B7-1锚定蛋白在CHO细胞膜的表达。结论GPI信号序列能够通过其脂质性尾部将GPI-B7-1锚定蛋白整合到细胞膜表面,本研究结果为将来应用GPI-B7-1分子于肿瘤细胞膜表面的修饰做了技术准备,可作为肿瘤免疫治疗的手段。     

小鼠B7-1基因转染的黑色素瘤细胞免疫原性探讨

目的 探讨Ｂ７－１分子对肿瘤细胞免疫原性的影响。方法 将小鼠Ｂ７－１基因转染的黑色素瘤细胞（Ｂ１６－ｍＢ７．１）与野 生型及空载体转染细胞（Ｂ１６－ｗｔ和Ｂ１６－ｎｅｏ）的免疫原性在体内外进行了比较。同源淋巴细胞肿瘤细胞混合培养（ＭＴＬＣＳ）后测定淋巴增殖指数和ＣＴＬＳ活性,将Ｂ１６－ｎｅｏｐ和Ｂ１６－ｍＢ７．１细胞接种于小鼠皮下,观察肿瘤生长速度。结果 Ｂ１６ｍＢ７．１在体外刺激淋巴细胞增殖和诱     

Cryptococcus neoformans differently regulates B7-1 (CD80) and B7-2 (CD86) expression on human monocytes

To induce a specific response in primary resting T cells, two signals must be provided by antigen-presenting cells (APC). The first antigen-specific signal is mediated by formation of the T cell receptor major histocompatibility complex molecule ternary complexes. The second signal is delivered by interaction of either B7-1 or B7-2 expressed by APC with CD28 or CTLA-4 on T cells. In this study, we examined the modulation of B7-1 and B7-2 molecules on human monocytes exposed to encapsulated or acapsular Cryptococcus neoformans or Candida albicans. In our experimental system, C. albicans or acapsular C. neoformans are able to induce B7-1 expression while the encapsulated yeast is a poor stimulator. A modest increase of B7-2 expression was also observed after monocyte treatment with acapsular C. neoformans or C. albicans, while the encapsulated yeast was ineffective in inducing B7-2 molecules. Kinetic analysis showed the maximum expression of B7-1 after 24 to 48 h. Addition of the opsonic IgG1 mAb 2H1 to monocytes and C. neoformans significantly increased B7-1, but not B7-2, expression. The contribution of B7-1 and B7-2 co-stimulatory (CS) molecules to cryptococcal-specific T cell activation was analyzed and a substantial inhibition of T cell proliferation was observed. In this study we provide the first demonstration of fungal interference in the regulation of CS molecules. Our results suggest a potential mechanism for poor inflammatory responses observed in C. neoformans infections.     

细胞因子处理联合B7—l基因转染制备有效的肝癌疫苗

在体外用IFN-Y和TNF-。等细胞因子处理B7-1表达阳性的Hepal-6,观察其对小鼠肝癌表面MHC Class Ⅰ和ICAM-1表达的调节作用和对体内外抗肿瘤免疫反应的影响。结果发现:单独B7-1基因转染的Hepal-6的致瘤性消失,但仅能诱导部分细胞毒性和部分保护性免疫反应,而B7-1基因转染与细胞因子处理联合应用则能诱导强烈的细胞毒杀伤活性和完全的抗Hepal-6保护性免疫反应。结论B7-1共刺激分子在小鼠肝癌的表达是激活抗肿瘤免疫所必需的但不充分,而B7基因转染联合IFN-7等细胞因子处理能诱导彻底的抗肿瘤免疫反应。     

GPI-B7-1分子膜表面修饰瘤苗抗肿瘤作用的研究

目的：研制抗肿瘤免疫治疗的新疫苗。方法: 用含目的基因的质粒pcDNA3.1(+)/GPI-B7-1转染QK10341细胞，提取膜蛋白GPI-B7-1, 经Western blotting鉴定后，用蛋白转化法锚定在肿瘤细胞SKOV3膜上，取正常健康人外周血中非贴壁的淋巴细胞， 进行淋巴细胞扩增和CTL功能检测，并检测细胞培养液中IL-2、TNF-α和IFN-γ水平，FCM检测CTL的Fas表达水平。结果:与野生型SKOV3细胞比较，用GPI-B7-1修饰的SKOV3细胞能够更有效地刺激淋巴细胞增殖、诱导特异CTL杀伤活性(P<0.01)，还可诱导 CTL表达的Fas水平升高等活性增强以及分泌的IL-2、IFN-γ和TNF-α等细胞因子水平均显著上升(P<0.05)。结论: B7-1基因在肿瘤细胞中表达可增强其免疫原性，在体外有效诱导T细胞活化， 显著增强T细胞杀伤肿瘤细胞的活性；对防治肿瘤侵袭具有一定作用。     

B7—1基因修饰的肿瘤细胞疫苗抗肿瘤的实验研究

目的：研究B7-1基因修饰的肿瘤细胞作为瘤苗的抗肿瘤作用。方法：通过逆转录病毒载体。将小鼠B7-1基因导入EL-4淋巴瘤细胞中,研究EL-4/B7-1在同系C57BL/6小鼠中的成瘤性及其诱导抗肿瘤免疫的效果。结果：转B7-1基因诱导了CD80的高表达,EL-4/B7-1细胞在小鼠中的成瘤性下降,在肿瘤生长的早期对实验性荷瘤小鼠进行治疗。基因修饰的瘤苗作用明显增强,EL-4/B7-1细胞能有效地保护野生型肿瘤细胞的攻击,射线灭活的EL-4/B7-1瘤苗作用减弱。结论：B7-1基因修饰的肿瘤疫苗可诱导体内的抗肿瘤免疫反应,导致肿瘤的部分根除,为基因修饰的肿瘤疫苗的临床应用提供了实验依据。     

Potential role of B7-1 and CD28 molecules in immunosuppression in leprosy

In order to understand the mechanism of unresponsiveness towards Mycobacterium leprae antigens in leprosy, we evaluated the role of M. leprae sonicate antigens in regulating the expression of the costimulatory molecules B7-1, CD28, intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1), LFA-1α, LFA-1β and Mac-1 on the lymphocytes of both leprosy patients and healthy subjects. It was observed that the expression of B7-1 and CD28 was significantly decreased but the levels of ICAM-1 and LFA-1α were increased in patients with untreated borderline leprosy (BL)/lepromatous leprosy (LL) disease. No remarkable change was noticed in the case of borderline tuberculoid (BT) leprosy or treated BL/LL patients. Further, a striking finding was that lymphocytes from healthy subjects cultured with a particularly high dose of M. leprae sonicate antigens down-regulated the expression of B7-1 and CD28 molecules, but up-regulated the display of ICAM-1 and LFA-1α. Furthermore, proliferation induced by M. leprae sonicate was inhibited only by anti-B7-1 antibody. Mycobacterium leprae antigen-induced suppression of the proliferation of lymphocytes of healthy volunteers and LL patients was reversed by culturing the lymphocytes with purified protein derivative (PPD). It may be concluded from the findings in this study that down regulation of B7-1 and CD28 in BL/LL leprosy patients may be responsible for a defective T cell signalling by the B7-1/CD28 pathway caused by M. leprae antigens. This may lead to clonal inactivation of M. leprae-reactive T cells, consequently the bacilli grow without restriction in macrophages.