妊娠期糖尿病中胎盘外泌体对滋养细胞增殖、细胞周期及凋亡的影响*

目的：探讨妊娠期糖尿病（GDM）中胎盘外泌体对滋养细胞增殖、细胞周期及细胞凋亡的影响。方法： 选取2018 年3 月至2019 年4 月间重庆市第七人民医院50 例诊断为GDM患者（GDM组），另选取50 例正常孕产 妇作为对照组。分离纯化GDM组和对照组孕产妇外周血血浆中的胎盘外泌体，通过透射电镜观察外泌体的形 态，纳米粒径分析检测外泌体的直径，免疫印迹检测外泌体标志性蛋白CD63、TSG101 及胎盘标志性分子胎盘 碱性磷酸酶（PLAP）的表达。PKH67染色后荧光共聚焦显微镜观察体外培养滋养细胞系对外泌体的摄取情况； 应用MTT实验检测外泌体对滋养细胞增殖能力的影响，流式细胞术检测外泌体对滋养细胞周期的影响，Annexin V-FITC/PI 双染色结合流式细胞术检测外泌体对滋养细胞凋亡的影响。结果：成功从外周血中分离获得了胎盘外 泌体，形态呈典型的杯状或双凹状，直径为40 ～ 120 nm，CD63、TSG101、PLAP 表达呈阳性；与对照组相比， GDM组胎盘外泌体以浓度依赖性促进滋养细胞的增殖、细胞周期进展，并抑制滋养细胞的凋亡。结论：GDM中 胎盘外泌体可能通过促进滋养细胞的增殖、细胞周期进展，抑制滋养细胞凋亡等参与GDM的发生和发展。     

虾青素对过氧化氢诱导胎盘滋养细胞HTR-8/SVneo的影响

目的观察虾青素通过烟酰胺腺嘌呤二核苷酸磷酸(NADPH)氧化酶/活性氧(ROS)信号通路对过氧化氢(H2O2)诱导人胎盘滋养细胞HTR-8/SVneo的影响。方法实验分为空白组、模型组和实验组,每组8个复孔;实验组HTR-8/SVneo细胞预先以10 nmol·L^-1虾青素处理24 h,之后实验组和模型组细胞均以250μmol·L-1H2O2作用24 h;空白组未进行任何药物干预。以噻唑蓝(MTT)法检测各组HTR-8/SVneo细胞增殖情况,以DCF-DA荧光染色检测各组HTR-8/SVneo细胞内ROS水平,检测各组HTR-8/SVneo细胞培养上清中乳酸(LDH)及氧化应激指标含量,以蛋白质印迹法检测各组细胞NADPH氧化酶4(NOX4)、p22phox蛋白表达情况。结果干预后24 h,空白组、模型组及实验组HTR-8/SVneo细胞内ROS荧光强度值分别为2.76±0.43,34.15±2.34,15.61±1.85,LDH分别为(756.24±31.05),(1785.46±34.69),(1235.26±26.75)U·L^-1,超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)分别为(23.56±2.24),(10.04±2.02),(15.16±3.08)U·mg^-1,丙二醛(MDA)分别为(0.46±0.14),(0.96±0.21),(0.68±0.13)U·mg^-1,Nox4蛋白相对表达量分别为0.32±0.04,0.89±0.06,0.64±0.03,p22phox蛋白相对表达量分别为0.15±0.03,0.75±0.04,0.49±0.02,模型组分别与空白组和实验组比较,差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.05)。结论虾青素对H2O2诱导人胎盘滋养细胞HTR-8/SVneo氧化应激损伤具有保护作用,可能与干扰NADPH氧化酶/ROS信号通路活性有关。     

Implications of uterine NK cells and regulatory T cells in the endometrium of infertile women

A range of studies have shown that the complex process of implantation and an establishment of a pregnancy also involves immune factors. Disturbances in these underlying immune mechanisms might lead to implantation and pregnancy failure and may be involved in the pathogenesis of unexplained infertility. Several studies have reported that imbalances in uterine NK (uNK) cell abundance are associated with infertility; however, controversies exist. An increased amount of CD56⁺ uNK cells along with a decrease in CD16⁺ uNK cells have been associated with normal fertility in some studies. Very few studies of FoxP3⁺ regulatory T cells (Tregs) in the pre-implantation endometrium have been performed. Results are sparse and controversial, studies reporting both increased and decreased numbers of Tregs, respectively, in women suffering from infertility. In conclusion, studies imply that uNK cells, Tregs and HLA-G carry pivotal roles regarding the establishment of a healthy pregnancy, and that abnormal immune mechanisms involving these parameters may be associated with infertility. However, more research in early phases of the reproductive cycle, such as investigating the conditions in the endometrium before implantation, is needed to further clarify the underlying mechanisms.     

培育颗粒对人绒毛滋养细胞侵袭与增殖的作用

目的观察培育颗粒对人绒毛滋养细胞的侵袭和增殖功能的影响。方法取人妊娠5~10周正常胎盘绒毛,进行滋养细胞培养。正常23~25 d雌性SD大鼠药物灌胃,取药理血清。培养液加20%血清,分组培养48 h后检测指标。用Transwell侵袭实验检测培育颗粒对滋养细胞侵袭功能的影响,MTT法检测培育颗粒对滋养细胞增殖能力的影响,流式细胞术检测培育颗粒对滋养细胞增殖核抗原(PCNA)表达的影响。结果Transwell侵袭实验检测结果表明,培育颗粒血清各剂量组与正常组侵袭细胞数均有差异,中剂量组侵袭细胞数最多。MTT法检测结果表明,培育颗粒血清各剂量组与正常组吸光度均有差异,中剂量组吸光度最高。流式细胞术检测结果表明,培育颗粒血清各剂量组与正常组PCNA阳性率均有差异,中剂量组PCNA阳性率最高。结论培育颗粒可促进人绒毛滋养细胞侵袭与增殖功能,可能与负反馈调节有关。     

子宫上皮样滋养细胞肿瘤临床病理观察

目的 探讨子宫上皮样滋养细胞肿瘤（ETT）的临床病理特征、生物学行为及预后。方法 分析1例子宫ETT的临床和病理资料，并复习相关文献。结果 患者女性，48岁。经期延长、不规则阴道出血2年。大体见子宫峡部有一病灶呈溃疡状，直径3cm伴出血、坏死，肿瘤浸润肌层距浆膜〈0．1cm。镜下见ETT呈膨胀性生长，推进式浸润子宫肌层；肿瘤由绒毛膜型中间滋养细胞组成，瘤细胞排列成巢状、片状、团块状，位于玻璃样或嗜伊红色肿瘤坏死碎屑组织中，形成“地图样外观”；上皮样分化瘤细胞中～大，胞质透亮或嗜伊红色，细胞境界清楚，核不规则、核仁明显；细胞巢中央可见小血管。肿瘤细胞AE1／AK3、CK18、inhibin、HCG、PLAP、p63和Ki-67均（＋）。结论 ETT是一种罕见的滋养细胞肿瘤，具有恶性的生物学行为，但恶性程度较低。ETT应与宫颈鳞状细胞癌及其他滋养细胞肿瘤等鉴别。     

微电场通过活化黏着斑激酶信号通路促进缺氧条件下绒毛外滋养细胞的迁移/侵袭

摘要:目的：探讨微电场刺激及缺氧条件对黏着斑激酶（FAK）信号通路的作用及对人胎盘绒毛外滋养细胞系HTR-8/SVneo迁移/侵袭的影响。 方法：划痕实验分析绒毛外滋养细胞在缺氧条件下的迁移情况;western blot检测微电场刺激后绒毛外滋养细胞FAK Tyr397和pY576/577位点及其下游柱蛋白（paxillin）分子磷酸化水平,并检测微电场刺激5、10 h后HTR-8/SVneo细胞基质金属蛋白酶-2（MMP-2）的表达水平;2、5、10 μmol/L FAK抑制剂PF-573228处理HTR-8/SVneo细胞后观察细胞行为,并用western blot检测其MMP 2的表达水平。 结果：微电场刺激能改善缺氧条件下HTR-8/SVneo细胞的迁移速度;与对照组比较,缺氧条件下微电场刺激可促使FAK-Tyr397位点磷酸化水平及paxillin分子表达水平明显升高（P均<0.05）,而pY576/577位点则无明显改变;经微电场刺激5、10 h后,HTR-8/SVneo细胞MMP-2表达水平均升高（P均<0.05）;经FAK抑制剂处理后,HTR-8/SVneo细胞对微电场的应答反应明显受抑制,其MMP-2表达水平降低。 结论：微电场可能通过活化FAK信号通路促进缺氧培养绒毛外滋养细胞的迁移/侵袭。     

67‐kDa Laminin receptor contributes to hypoxia‐induced migration and invasion of trophoblast‐like cells by mediating matrix metalloproteinase‐9

Insufficient trophoblast invasion often occurs in patients experiencing preeclampsia. The 67‐kDa laminin receptor (LR1) is a multifunctional protein that binds to laminin and interacts with the extracellular matrix. We recently demonstrated that LR1 is implicated in trophoblast migration and invasion. However, whether LR1 is involved in hypoxia‐mediated trophoblastic invasion remains unclear and requires further investigation. This study demonstrates that two trophoblast‐like cell lines (JEG3 and BeWo cells) cultured at 3% oxygen exerted enhanced migratory and invasive capabilities as compared with their counterparts exposed to 20% oxygen. LR1 expression was increased in hypoxic JEG3 cells but decreased after transfection with hypoxia‐inducible factor 1 alpha (HIF‐1α) specific siRNA. Moreover, shRNA targeting LR1 mRNA significantly inhibited hypoxia‐induced increase in matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)‐9 activity in JEG3 cells. Forced overexpression of LR1 augmented JEG3 cell migration and invasion, and enhanced MMP‐9 expression and activity. Additionally, the blockade of the MMP‐9 effect with its neutralizing antibody reduced LR1 elevation‐promoted trophoblastic invasion. In summary, this study demonstrates that LR1 contributes to hypoxia‐induced migration and invasion of trophoblast cells at least partly by mediating MMP‐9 in vitro.     

Butyl paraben promotes apoptosis in human trophoblast cells through increased oxidative stress‐induced endoplasmic reticulum stress

Butyl paraben (BP) has antimicrobial effects and is widely used as a preservative in cosmetics, foods, and pharmaceuticals. It is also absorbed into various tissues of the human body. It is known that BP is measurable in maternal and fetal tissues during pregnancy, but the effects of BP on placental development, essential for maintaining normal pregnancy, are unclear. Therefore, we investigated the effect of BP on the proliferation, apoptosis, and invasiveness of human trophoblast cells, using an HTR8/SVneo cell line. BP inhibited cell proliferation and induced both apoptosis and endoplasmic reticulum stress. In addition, BP promoted the production of intracellular reactive oxygen species, increased Ca²⁺ concentration in HTR8/SVneo cells, and induced mitochondrial membrane depolarization. BP also inhibited the activation of PI3K/AKT pathways including AKT, ribosomal protein S6, P70 S6 kinase, and glycogen synthase kinase 3β. Furthermore, pretreatment of cells with LY294002 (an AKT inhibitor) and U0126 (ERK1/2 inhibitor) revealed that ERK1/2 activity is also involved in BP‐mediated signal transduction in HTR8/SVneo cells. We therefore suggest that exposing human trophoblast cells to BP diminishes normal physiological activity, leading to apoptosis and problems with early placental development.