NK Cells Rapidly Reject Allogeneic Bone Marrow in the Spleen Through a Perforin- and Ly49D-Dependent, but NKG2D-Independent Mechanism

We have used a sensitive and specific in vivo killing assay to monitor the kinetics, anatomic location and mechanisms controlling NK-mediated rejection of Balb/c bone marrow by C57BL/6 natural killer (NK) cells. We find that NK killing of fully allogeneic bone marrow is a rapid, highly efficient process, leading to substantial rejection of transplanted marrow within 6 h of transplant and elimination of 85% of the transplanted cells within 2 days. NK-mediated rejection occurred predominantly in the spleen, with sparing of rejection in the bone marrow and lymph nodes. Rejection was dependent on Perforin gene function, but was independent of interferon-gamma. Finally, rejection of Balb/c bone marrow by B6 NK cells required signaling through the Ly49D receptor, but occurred despite blockade of NKG2D, which distinguishes these results from previous studies using semiallogeneic transplant pairs. These results identify NK cells as highly active mediators of bone marrow rejection, and suggest that inhibiting NK function early during transplantation may increase the efficiency of engraftment and allow successful engraftment of limiting doses of donor bone marrow.     

Plasma pharmacokinetics of high-dose oral busulfan in children and adults undergoing bone marrow transplantation

Abstract: We have analyzed the plasma pharmacokinetics of busulfan in 272 patients receiving high-dose oral busulfan and intravenous cyclophosphamide in conjunction with allogeneic or autologous bone marrow transplantation. The patients ranged in age from 2 months to 59 yr (mean 10, median 12 yr) and had the following diagnoses: thalassemia or sickle cell anemia (n = 74); leukemia or myelodysplasia (n = 112); inborn errors of metabolism (n = 41) or immunodeficiency (n = 45). Plasma specimens were collected following the first dose for each patient which ranged from 1 to 4 mg/kg (mean ± SD, 1.21 ± 0.41, median 1.15). Busulfan was quantitated using ultraviolet absorbance detection after derivatization and HPLC separation. Pharmacokinetic parameters were derived by modeling the raw data to fit first-order single compartment kinetics. The kinetic parameters showed wide interpatient variability independent of age and diagnosis. There was a statistically significant correlation of age with the following parameters: area under the curve (AUC); maximal concentration; minimum concentration; clearance; volume of distribution and absorption half-time. The coefficients of determination (i.e. correlation coefficient squared) were low ranging from 0.04 to 0.12 implying only a small part (i.e. 4–12%) of the variance was explained by age. Although busulfan pharmacokinetics are age-related most of the variability is not explained by age or diagnosis.     

A Tissue-Engineered Artificial Bile Duct Grown to Resemble The Native Bile Duct

The aim of this study was to fabricate an artificial bile duct for the development of a new treatment for biliary diseases. Eighteen hybrid pigs were implanted with a bile duct organoid unit (BDOU) made of a bioabsorbable polymer. Twelve of the transplanted BDOUs had been seeded with autologous bone marrow cells (BMCs) in advance. Six animals, the controls, were grafted with the scaffold alone with no BMCs seeded. The common bile duct was cut, the hepatic cut end of the native common bile duct was anastomosed to the BDOU and the other end was anastomosed to the duodenum. The controls underwent a similar operation. The neo-bile duct was removed at pre-determined time points and investigated histologically. All 18 recipient pigs survived until their sacrifice at 6 weeks, 10 weeks or 6 months. Histological examination revealed incomplete epithelialization of the neo-bile duct at 6 weeks and 10 weeks after transplantation. At 6 months, the organoid exhibited a morphology almost identical to that of the native common bile duct. No differences were found between the controls and BMC-seeded pigs. These results show that the artificial bile duct thus fabricated can serve as a substitute for the native bile duct.     

骨髓间充质干细胞在丝素蛋白/骨形态发生蛋白中的生物学行为观察

目的 观察丝素蛋白与牛骨形态发生蛋白的载体系统与骨髓间充质干细胞的体外相容性.方法 将多孔丝素蛋白修剪成20×10×5 mm长方体状物,置入6孔板中;将粉状bBMP用PBS液溶解制成2mg/ml混悬液,0.5ml无菌移液管滴定于多孔丝素蛋白上(0.5毫升/个).骨髓间充质干细胞以107/ml接种到载体系统上,复合4小时后加入生长液继续体外培养,每1、4、8天时进行碱性磷酸酶、矿化结节染色观察以及扫描电镜和激光共聚焦显微镜观察;另外同时设立单纯丝素蛋白与细胞复合培养对照组进行观察.结果 倒置显微镜、扫描电镜和共聚焦显微镜下观察到细胞在两种材料上生长形态、活性正常,体外培养24小时时细胞已贴附材料上,呈匍匐状伸展,以后逐渐融合生长,8天时大量细胞成片状攀附在材料表面,并分泌有大量的网状细胞外基质,实验组可见结节状基质生成;碱性磷酸酶、矿化结节染色观察发现实验组细胞碱性磷酸酶和矿化结节染色阳性反应,对照组阴性.结论 丝素蛋白是一种良好细胞外基质材料,也是一种良好生长因子的缓释载体.     

新型神经支架材料的构建及其与骨髓基质干细胞复合的实验研究

[目的]研制出一种可用于修复周围神经缺损的组织工程支架材料,并观察体外培养的骨髓基质干细胞在支架材料中的生长情况。[方法]以I型胶原蛋白和明胶通过冷冻干燥技术制备胶原蛋白支架材料。扫描电镜观察内部结构的排列规律及走行,测量其孔径大小、孔隙率等指标。将骨髓基质干细胞复合到胶原蛋白支架材料中共培养5 d后,扫描电镜下观察其在材料内部的生长情况。[结果]构建的材料均为圆柱状,内部为孔径均匀且平行排列的微管结构,体外培养的骨髓基质干细胞成功种植在支架材料上,在材料内部生长良好。[结论]构建的支架材料具有良好的三维空间构形和生物相容性,为神经损伤的修复提供了一种新型的支架材料。     

Fas、Bcl-2在γ射线体外诱发的白血病小鼠骨髓细胞中的表达

目的 :观察 Fas、Bcl- 2在 γ射线体外诱发的急性淋巴细胞白血病小鼠骨髓细胞中表达情况 ,以探讨辐射致癌的机制。方法 :采用 4次 1.75 Gyγ射线全身照射 BAL B/ c小鼠诱发白血病模型 ,通过流式细胞仪对照射后白血病组、未癌变组及对照组小鼠骨髓细胞中 Fas、Bcl- 2的表达进行检测 ;应用抗 Fas抗体诱导细胞凋亡 ,进一步观察 Fas、Bcl- 2的表达对骨髓细胞凋亡的影响。 结果 :白血病小鼠骨髓细胞 Fas表达较未癌变组及对照组明显下降 (P<0 .0 1) ,而 Bcl- 2的表达明显增强 (P<0 .0 1) ;白血病小鼠骨髓细胞明显耐受抗 Fas抗体诱导的细胞凋亡。 结论 :Fas低表达、Bcl- 2高表达导致了细胞凋亡受到抑制 ,这可能是辐射引起小鼠急性淋巴细胞白血病的机制之一。     

兔骨髓基质细胞诱导分化为胰岛素分泌细胞的方法

目的 探讨将骨髓基质细胞（MSCs）诱导成为胰岛素分泌细胞（IPCs）的方法。方法 体外培养新西兰兔骨髓及胰腺基质细胞和SD大鼠胰腺基质细胞，利用含有胰腺基质细胞培养基的混合培养基诱导培养MSCs。结果 以兔及SD大鼠胰腺基质细胞培养基均可诱导兔MSCs生成IPCs。结论 兔及SD大鼠的胰腺基质细胞培养基均可将兔MSCs诱导分化为IPCs。     

Electrophysiological study on differentiation of rat bone marrow stromal stem cells into neuron-like cells in vitro by edaravone

To explore the electrophysiological proper-ties of differentiation of rat bone marrow-derived stromal stem cells (rBMSCs) to neuron-like cells in vitro by edaravone, a new type of free radical scavenger. Methods: Stromal stem cells were separated from rat bone marrow with Ficoll-Paque reagent and expanded in different culture medium in vitro, rBMSCs were induced by edaravone containing serum-free L-DMEM. Morphologic observation and Western blot analysis including the ex-pression of Nav1.6, Kv1.2, Kv1.3, Cav1.2 were performed, and whole patch-clamp technique was used. Results: Cyton contraction and long processes were shown in differentiated stromal stem cells. Nav1.6, Kv1.2, Kv1.3 and Cav1.2 were expressed in both differentiated and undifferentiated cells. However, the expression of channel proteins in differentiated cells was up-regulated. Consistently, their resting potential and outward currents were also enhanced in the differentiated cells, which was especially significant in the outward rectifier potassium current. Conclusion: In vitro, neuron-like cells derived from rBMSCs, induced by edaravone, possess electrophysiologi-cal properties of neurons.     

自体骨髓基质干细胞复合珊瑚修复犬下颌骨节段缺损的初步研究

目的应用自体骨髓基质干细胞(bonemarrowstromalcells,BMSCs)复合珊瑚构建组织工程化骨,修复犬下颌骨节段性缺损。方法体外扩增培养、成骨诱导犬BMSCs。将第二代细胞复合珊瑚后修复犬自体右侧3cm的下颌骨节段缺损(n=6);以单纯珊瑚植入缺损处为对照(n=6),术后12、32周分别通过影像学,大体形态观察,组织学和生物力学的方法检测骨缺损的修复效果。结果成骨诱导的BMSCs在珊瑚支架上生长良好。X线片显示12周时实验组骨痂较多,对照组材料明显吸收;32周时CT、X线片和大体观察显示术后实验组骨愈合良好,对照组为骨不连;骨密度检测示实验组显著高于对照组(P<0.05);组织学示实验组有较多成熟骨呈骨性愈合,对照组为纤维性愈合;生物力学测试实验组与正常下颌骨力学强度差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论自体成骨诱导BMSCs复合珊瑚形成的组织工程化骨可修复犬下颌骨节段缺损。     

脉冲电磁场影响人骨髓基质干细胞缝隙连接通讯的实验研究

目的研究脉冲电磁场(PEMFs)对人骨髓基质干细胞(hBMSCs)缝隙连接所介导细胞间通讯(GJIC)的影响。方法透射电镜观察BMSCs超微结构,应用荧光漂白恢复(FRAP)技术,通过激光共聚焦显微镜检测hBM-SCs经PEMFs刺激后GJIC的功能变化。结果经PEMFs刺激后的hBMSCs,平均荧光漂白恢复率为(64.12±0.83)%,较对照组犤(35.26±0.76)%犦有显著性增加(P<0.05)。结论PEMFs刺激能促进hBMSCs的缝隙连接通讯功能。