Blood Flow and Leukocyte Adhesiveness Are Reduced in the Microcirculation of a Peritoneal Disseminated Colon Carcinoma

Dynamic behavior of leukocytes in the microcirculation of solid tumor tissue was visualized using a fluorescent labeling technique combined with the use of a real-time confocal laser-scanning microscope (CLSM) system. Colon tumor cells (RCN-9) were inoculated into the peritoneal cavity of male Fischer 344 rats. Tumor-free rats were similarly injected with physiological saline (intraperitoneally). Ten days after tumor inoculation, the mesentery was exteriorized and subjected to vital microscopic observation under the CLSM system. Leukocytes were labeled with rhodamine 6G (100 g kg^–1, intravenously), and their behavior within the microvessels (10–30 m in diameter) was analyzed both in the solid tumor tissues and the normal mesentery. Wall shear rate was calculated from the measured values of vessel diameter and erythrocyte flow velocity. In tumor microvasculature of tumor-bearing rats, the centerline erythrocyte velocity (0.73 ± 0.58 mm s^–1, mean±standard deviation) and wall shear rate (210 ± 151 s^–1 were significantly lower than those of the tumor-free rats (1.27 ± 0.83 mm s^–, 344 ± 236 s^–1, respectively). Despite such reduced flow conditions, flux of the rolling leukocytes as well as density of the adhered leukocytes both decreased significantly in tumor microvasculature as compared with normal controls. The methods developed in this work show promise in improving our understanding of tumor biology and pathophysiology. © 1998 Biomedical Engineering Society. PAC98: 8722Fy, 8745Hw, 8745Ft, 8764-t, 4262Be     

人血管抑素A K(1-3)基因的克隆表达、纯化及活性鉴定

目的 克隆人Angiostatin K(1-3)基因,获得有活性的重组人血管抑素蛋白,为进一步开发应用奠定基础.方法 以人新鲜肝脏组织为材料,通过RT-PCR得到人Angiustatin基因的AK(1-3)片段.构建重组质粒pET30a-Angiostatin,转化表达菌Rosetta(DE3),对转化子进行诱导表达,利用Ni-NTA亲和层析纯化目的 产物,并验证其活性.结果 获得了人Angiostatin基因AK(1-3)片段的正确序列,表达和纯化了人血管抑素蛋白,表达量占菌体总蛋白的30%,纯化后证明表达产物具有较高纯度(达到90%).结论 Anginstatin K(1-3)可在原核融合蛋白表达载体中表达,且得到有活性的目的 蛋白.     

Growth hormone as an early embryonic growth and differentiation factor

In this review we consider the evidence that growth hormone (GH) acts in the embryo as a local growth, differentiation, and cell survival factor. Because both GH and its receptors are present in the early embryo before the functional differentiation of pituitary somatotrophs and before the establishment of a functioning circulatory system, the conditions are such that GH may be a member of the large battery of autocrine/paracrine growth factors that control embryonic development. It has been clearly established that GH is able to exert direct effects, independent of insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I), on the differentiation, proliferation, and survival of cells in a wide variety of tissues in the embryo, fetus, and adult. The signaling pathways behind these effects of GH are now beginning to be determined, establishing early extrapituitary GH as a bona fide developmental growth factor.     

人血管抑素A K(1-3)基因的克隆表达、纯化及活性鉴定

目的 克隆人Angiostatin K(1-3)基因,获得有活性的重组人血管抑素蛋白,为进一步开发应用奠定基础.方法 以人新鲜肝脏组织为材料,通过RT-PCR得到人Angiustatin基因的AK(1-3)片段.构建重组质粒pET30a-Angiostatin,转化表达菌Rosetta(DE3),对转化子进行诱导表达,利用Ni-NTA亲和层析纯化目的 产物,并验证其活性.结果 获得了人Angiostatin基因AK(1-3)片段的正确序列,表达和纯化了人血管抑素蛋白,表达量占菌体总蛋白的30%,纯化后证明表达产物具有较高纯度(达到90%).结论 Anginstatin K(1-3)可在原核融合蛋白表达载体中表达,且得到有活性的目的 蛋白.     

Chitosan hydrogel as a drug delivery carrier to control angiogenesis

An aqueous solution of photocrosslinkable chitosan containing azide groups and lactose moieties (Az-CH-LA) incorporating paclitaxel formed an insoluble hydrogel within 30 s of ultraviolet light (UV) irradiation. The chitosan hydrogel showed strong potential for use as a new tissue adhesive in surgical applications and wound dressing. The fibroblast growth factor (FGF)-2 molecules retained in the chitosan hydrogel and in an injectable chitosan/IO₄-heparin hydrogel remain biologically active, and were gradually released from the hydrogels as they biodegraded in vivo. The controlled release of biologically active FGF-2 molecules from the hydrogels caused induction of angiogenesis and collateral circulation occurred in healing-impaired diabetic (db/db) mice and in the ischemic limbs of rats. Paclitaxel, which is an antitumor reagent, was also retained in the chitosan hydrogel and remained biologically active as it was released on degradation of the hydrogel in vivo. The chitosan hydrogels incorporating paclitaxel effectively inhibited tumor growth and angiogenesis in mice. The purpose of this review is to describe the effectiveness of chitosan hydrogel as a local drug delivery carrier for agents (e.g., FGF-2 and paclitaxel) to control angiogenesis. It is thus proposed that chitosan hydrogel may be a promising new local carrier for drugs such as FGF-2 and paclitaxel to control vascularization.     

alpha(v)beta(3) Integrin in central nervous system tumors

alpha(v)beta(3) Is an integrin specifically expressed in endothelial cells of newly forming blood vessels. Integrin-mediated angiogenesis is hypothesized to play a central role in the development and the progression of central nervous system neoplasms. Accordingly, it is considered a potential target for antiangiogenic therapy. In the current study, we compare the expression of alpha(v)beta(3) in ependymomas, oligodendrogliomas, pilocytic astrocytomas, medulloblastomas, and vestibular schwannomas (acoustic neuromas). Samples of 5 tumors of each of the 5 tumor types were harvested surgically and frozen. After the pathological diagnosis was confirmed, immunohistochemistry was performed using an anti- alpha(v)beta(3) monoclonal antibody (LM609). The expression of alpha(v)beta(3) was assessed using a 4-tiered (0-3) grading scheme reflecting the percentage of positively staining vessels. All vestibular schwannomas demonstrated strong (grade 3) alpha(v)beta(3) expression. The expression was uniformly prominent in Antoni B regions of the tumors. Of 5 ependymomas, 4 demonstrated uniformly strong alpha(v)beta(3). Oligodendrogliomas, medulloblastomas, and pilocytic astrocytomas demonstrated more variable alpha(v)beta(3). alpha(v)beta(3) may contribute significantly to angiogenesis in vestibular schwannomas and ependymomas. Despite the high vascular density of oligodendrogliomas, pilocytic astrocytomas, and medulloblastomas, these tumors had variable moderate alpha(v)beta(3) expression. This discrepancy suggests temporal and/or regional variability in the angiogenesis in these types of tumor. This study provides the first demonstration of alpha(v)beta(3) expression in vestibular schwannomas, medulloblastomas, and pilocytic astrocytomas.     

The role of COX-2 in angiogenesis and rheumatoid arthritis

Recent evidence suggests that cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 is a mediator of angiogenesis, and COX-2 activity is known to be upregulated in the rheumatoid arthritis (RA) synovium. We examined whether mediation of angiogenesis by COX-2 was occuring in cells of the RA synovium and in microvascular endothelial cells (ECs) that are similar to those found in the RA synovium. We demonstrate that rofecoxib, a selective COX-2 inhibitor, acts directly on human dermal microvascular ECs (HMVECs) to inhibit their chemotactic and tube forming ability. Likewise, pretreatment of HMVECs with rofecoxib significantly inhibited their ability to form tubes induced by conditioned media (CM) of activated RA synovial fibroblasts. When RA synovial fibroblasts were pretreated with rofecoxib for 16 h and then stimulated with interleukin (IL)-1beta, their CM induced significantly less HMVEC tube formation when compared with CM from vehicle-treated RA synovial fibroblasts. ELISAs performed on activated RA fibroblast CM for known proangiogenic factors demonstrated a significant reduction in bFGF, in addition to the expected decrease in PGE(2). Our studies suggest that COX-2-induced angiogenic activity is an active mechanism within diseased synovium and may provide an additional rationale for the use of COX-2 inhibitors in RA.     

人血管抑素A K(1-3)基因的克隆表达、纯化及活性鉴定

目的 克隆人Angiostatin K(1-3)基因,获得有活性的重组人血管抑素蛋白,为进一步开发应用奠定基础.方法 以人新鲜肝脏组织为材料,通过RT-PCR得到人Angiustatin基因的AK(1-3)片段.构建重组质粒pET30a-Angiostatin,转化表达菌Rosetta(DE3),对转化子进行诱导表达,利用Ni-NTA亲和层析纯化目的 产物,并验证其活性.结果 获得了人Angiostatin基因AK(1-3)片段的正确序列,表达和纯化了人血管抑素蛋白,表达量占菌体总蛋白的30%,纯化后证明表达产物具有较高纯度(达到90%).结论 Anginstatin K(1-3)可在原核融合蛋白表达载体中表达,且得到有活性的目的 蛋白.     

食管癌血管生成与淋巴结转移的关系

目的 探讨食管因管生成与淋巴结转移的关系,方法 采用免疫组织化学的方法检测了1994－1995年手术切除的50例食管癌病人石蜡标本中微血管密度和血管内皮生长因子及受体蛋白的表达。其中有食管旁淋巴结转移者18例,胃左动脉旁淋巴结转移15例。光镜下行MVD、VEGF、Flt、KDR蛋白表达细胞的计数。结果 食管旁和胃左动脉旁淋巴结转移组的微血管密度（MVD）、血管内皮生长因子（VEGF）、血管同皮生长因子受体（Flt、KDR）蛋白表达均高于未转移组,结论 食管癌中MVD、VEGF、Flt、KDR蛋白表达与肿瘤转移行为密切相关,有可能作为判定肿瘤生物学行为、转移潜能及预后的指标。     

细胞凋亡、肿瘤血管生成及PCNA在膀胱移行细胞癌的表达及其预后意义

目的探讨细胞凋亡、肿瘤血管生成及增殖细胞核抗原(PCNA)表达与膀胱移行细胞癌(简称膀胱癌)分级、分期及预后的关系。方法采用DNA末端标记法(TUNEL)和免疫组化法检测53例膀胱癌组织中细胞凋亡指数(AI)、微血管密度(MVD)、PCNA标记指数(PCNALI),分析其与膀胱癌分级、分期的关系。结果AI与PCNALI在膀胱癌不同分级之间均有显著性差异,MVD在Gl、G3间和G2、G3间差异有显著性;PCNAU在膀胱癌不同分期之间均有显著性差异,而AI与MvD均在T1、T3间和T2、T3间有显著性差异。在复发的膀胱癌中三项指标均高于未复发者。结论AI、MVD、PCNALI可作为评估膀胱癌恶性程度及预后的指标。