Effect of Glass Transition Temperature on the Stability of Lyophilized Formulations Containing a Chimeric Therapeutic Monoclonal Antibody

Purpose. The purpose of this study is to highlight the importance of knowing the glass transition temperature, T_g, of a lyophilized amorphous solid composed primarily of a sugar and a protein in the interpretation of accelerated stability data. Methods. Glass transition temperatures were measured using DSC and dielectric relaxation spectroscopy. Aggregation of protein in the solid state was monitored using size-exclusion chromatography. Results. Sucrose formulation (T_g ~ 59°C) when stored at 60°C was found to undergo significant aggregation, while the trehalose formulation (T_g ~ 80°C) was stable at 60°C. The instability observed with sucrose formulation at 60°C can be attributed to its T_g (~59°C) being close to the testing temperature. Increase in the protein/sugar ratio was found to increase the T_gs of the formulations containing sucrose or trehalose, but to different degrees. Conclusions. Since the formulations exist in glassy state during their shelf-life, accelerated stability data generated in the glassy state (40°C) is perhaps a better predictor of the relative stability of formulations than the data generated at a higher temperature (60°C) where one formulation is in the glassy state while the other is near or above its T_g.     

微波对白斑上皮异常增生12项病理特征出现率的影响

上皮异常增生是白斑癌变的必经阶段，深入研究其镜下形态的特征性改变，不仅对加深认识白斑癌变规律有利，而且可以籍以研究治疗手段的有效性，本文采用ｓｅｌｌｙ法白斑动物模型，以微波辐射为阻断手段，采集金地鼠颊囊标本，行光镜下肉眼观察，并按照ＷＨＯ提出的上皮异常增生１２项病理特征进行观察记录，结果发现：特征性改变的出现颊率不同，为１５．５－６０．６％，微波处理与否对病理的出现率存在影响，与细胞增殖有关的改变     

Epithelial tissue formation in matrix culture and in histophysiologic gradient culture

Summary Formation of epithelial tissues in culture so that they become facsimiles in their structure of such tissues in nature requires procedures that comply with several spatial imperatives: a) three-dimensional growth; b) histophysiologic conditions that provide, concurrently, gradients of maturation and of diffusion of metabolites; and c) growth as layers of cells without free edges. Many steps have been required in the evolution of these methods. Two systems are described here in sufficient detail to serve as a manual. Three-dimensional growth of masses of epithelial tissue is accomplished in matrix culture using Gelfoam sponge and collagen-coated cellulose sponge. Radial gradient culture, a recent development, provides conditions that comply with the requirements of histophysiologic gradients and of epithelial tissue growth in layers without interruption in their continuity.     

New monoclonal antibodies reacting with bile ducts: further insights into the pathogenesis of bile ductular proliferation in biliary diseases.

We have produced a range of monoclonal antibodies which stain human intrahepatic bile ducts of different sizes. Amongst 26 monoclonal antibodies produced, five clones reacted specifically with bile ducts of different sizes, of which three have been maintained in culture and their viability following freezing and thawing confirmed. Staining patterns varied between normal adult liver tissue, normal fetal liver tissue and a variety of hepatobiliary diseases. The antibodies provide further evidence of the immunological heterogeneity of the human intrahepatic biliary tree and support the hypothesis that proliferating bile ductules are derived from periseptal hepatocytes. The preparation of the antibodies, their staining reactions in normal adult, normal fetal and a variety of liver diseases are described.     

Effects of mycophenolic acid on IL-6 expression of human renal proximal and distal tubular cells in vitro.

BACKGROUND: Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a multifunctional cytokine which regulates immune responses and host defence mechanisms. IL-6 has been found to be increased in certain inflammatory conditions of the kidney, in which tubular epithelial cells play a pivotal role. Human renal tubular cells express IL-6. Until now no data about the effect of the immunosuppressant drug mycophenolic acid (MPA) on IL-6 expression were available. METHODS: Proximal and distal tubular epithelial cells (PTC/DTC) have been isolated immunomagnetically. Confluent monolayers were stimulated with interleukin-1beta (IL-1beta; 25 U/ml), IL-1beta+ MPA (0.25-50 micro M) or MPA alone for 48 h. Release of IL-6 protein into the supernatant was evaluated with an enzyme immunoassay, IL-6 mRNA expression was evaluated using the Quantikine mRNA kit. RESULTS: After IL-1beta stimulation, a highly significant 2.6- (PTC) and 3.8-fold (DTC) upregulation of IL-6 expression was detectable. IL-6 mRNA was upregulated by IL-1beta [1.57- (PTC) and 2.03-fold (DTC)]. MPA inhibited this cytokine-induced IL-6 expression in a dose-dependent manner. Incubation with the lowest MPA concentration had no effect on the stimulated upregulation, whereas all higher doses significantly decreased IL-6 expression. Dexamethasone significantly inhibited the cytokine-induced IL-6 protein release in PTC, but not in DTC. CONCLUSIONS: In this study we demonstrated for the first time an inhibitory effect of MPA on the stimulated IL-6 expression of renal tubular epithelial cells. In contrast to older data, which showed a synergistic upregulation of the expression of a CC-chemokine by a combination of cytokines and MPA, in the present study we could demonstrate an immunosuppressive effect of MPA on the expression of an important cytokine.     

骨髓间质干细胞体外预构组织工程化肌腱的实验研究

目的探讨骨髓间质干细胞与胶原-聚羟基乙酸的细胞相容性,为构建组织工程化肌腱寻求理想方法.方法以贴壁法分离、培养骨髓间质干细胞,并检测CD44.在实验组中将骨髓间质干细胞置入含胶原-聚羟基乙酸的DMEM培基中培养:在对照组中将骨髓间质干细胞置入DMEM培基中培养.通过MTT方法比较两组的细胞活性和生长情况,并对实验组进行超微观察.以骨髓间质干细胞为种子细胞,以胶原-聚羟基乙酸为支架在体外预构组织工程化肌腱.结果以贴壁法原代培养骨髓间质干细胞,11天细胞即汇合成片,检测CD44示阳性.骨髓间质干细胞接种于胶原-聚羟基乙酸中混合培养后14天生长良好,始终保持89%以上的细胞活力,与对照组比较无显著差别;实验组细胞数未发生明显改变,而对照组从第4天开始即发生增殖.透射电镜示实验组细胞培养14天后仍保持旺盛的分泌功能.体外预构的组织工程化肌腱具有良好的形态,细胞伸展成梭形,沿聚羟基乙酸缝线大致平行排列.结论骨髓间质干细胞与胶原-聚羟基乙酸的细胞相容性好.以骨髓间质干细胞为种子细胞,以胶原-聚羟基乙酸为支架可在体外初步预构组织工程化肌腱.     

褪黑素对结肠黏膜上皮细胞氧化应激的影响

目的 探讨褪黑素对大鼠结肠黏膜上皮细胞氧化应激的影响。方法 在分离培养正常大鼠结肠黏膜上皮细胞基础上，利用FeSO4 H2O2产生*OH攻击制备结肠黏膜细胞氧化损伤模型，同时预先加入褪黑素并观察损伤减轻程度。实验设正常对照组、模型对照组、5-氨基水杨酸给药组(0.1mmol／L)，褪黑素给药组(0．01、0．1、l.0mmol／L)。培养一定时间后，取上清测乳酸脱氢酶(LDH)、丙二醛(MDA)、谷胱甘肽过氧化物酶(GSHPx)、过氧化氢酶(CAT)、超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)、一氧化氮(NO)和黏液含量。结果 模型组大鼠结肠黏膜上皮细胞：MDA、LDH和NO水平增高，CAT、GSHPX、SOD和黏液含量减少。不同剂量褪黑素呈剂量依赖性的减少LDH释放，抑制MDA和NO的形成，恢复黏液、CAT、GSHPX及SOD水平。结论 褪黑素对大鼠结肠黏膜氧化损伤具有保护作用。     

反式二羟环氧苯并芘对人支气管上皮细胞中HER2/neu基因表达的影响

目的探讨环境致癌物苯并(a)芘代谢物反式二羟环氧苯并芘(BPDE)对人支气管上皮细胞HER2/neu基因表达的影响。方法利用半定量RT-PCR、SYBR GreenI实时定量RT-PCR(QRT-PCR)、Western blot及免疫细胞化学方法分别检测经2.0μmol/L反式BPDE诱发人支气管上皮细胞恶性转化细胞(16HBE-T)与对照DMSO溶剂组未恶性转化细胞(16HBE-N)之间HER2/neu基因mRNA和蛋白表达水平的差异,及两组细胞内HER2/neu蛋白表达定位分析。结果经几种不同方法检测反式BPDE恶性转化人支气管上皮细胞中HER2/neu基因mRNA和蛋白水平都比对照溶剂组细胞(16HBE-N)表达显著升高(P<0.05)。HER2/neu蛋白定位在胞膜。结论反式BPDE诱发人支气管上皮细胞恶性转化存在HER2/neu表达增高,其可能与原癌基因HER2/neu被激活作用有关。     

骨髓间充质干细胞促进骨-肌腱结合部愈合的初步观察

[目的]观察骨髓间充质干细胞对骨-肌腱结合部愈合的影响.[方法]采用骨髓穿刺、全骨髓培养法获取兔骨髓间充质干细胞.36只18周龄新西兰大白兔随机分为2组,实验组将骨髓间充质干细胞与Pluronic F-127载体材料结合后,植入兔髌骨部分切除模型,对照组只进行手术,不植入细胞.在术后6、12、18周进行X线片、大体和组织学观察评估.[结果]X线片显示术后6、12、18周实验组骨-肌腱结合部新生骨面积显著大于对照组（P＜0.01）.大体观察可见实验组骨-腱结合部愈合较早.HE染色显示实验组术后6周有大量的纤维母细胞和类软骨细胞增生,并可见新骨形成;12周,髌腱与松质骨接触面软骨细胞移行带形成;18周,纤维软骨移行带排列更有序.Safranin 0染色显示实验组术后6周,基质染色较深,部分骨-腱结合处可见相对浓染区;12周,基质染色范围明显减少,沿类软骨细胞走行分布;18周,类软骨细胞集中的区域染色较12周有所减退.组织学检查显示实验组术后6、12、18周骨-腱结合部组织愈合明显,较对照组迅速.[结论]骨髓间充质干细胞可以促进骨-肌腱结合部细胞增生,促进其早期愈合.     

骨髓间充质细胞与速固化磷酸钙支架共培养的实验研究

[目的]观察人骨髓间充质干细胞在速固化磷酸钙骨水泥支架中的增殖和生长情况。[方法]将速固化壳聚糖-磷酸钙骨水泥支架材料预先成形。采用全骨髓法分离人骨髓间充质细胞并在体外对细胞进行培养和扩增。72h首次换液,细胞融合80%传代,取第3代细胞用于实验。将细胞与磷酸钙骨水泥支架复合培养,分别利用四甲基偶氮唑蓝MTT法及扫描电镜等检测细胞在材料中的增殖和生长情况。[结果]用酶标仪检测OD值提示共培养后,支架内的细胞数量逐渐增加。扫描电镜结果显示支架材料内部为多孔结构,孔内见有细胞生长,细胞表面可见分泌颗粒。[结论]速固化壳聚糖-磷酸钙骨水泥对人骨髓间充质干细胞有较好的细胞相容性,细胞可在材料内黏附和增殖,是理想的骨组织工程支架材料。