A DNA vaccine constructed with human papillomavirus type 16 (HPV16) E7 and E6 genes induced specific immune responses

OBJECTIVE: Cervical cancer is found highly associated with human papillomaviruses type 16 (HPV16). HPV16 E6 and E7 oncogenes are important transforming genes which have become the main focus of anti-cervical cancer therapy. In this study, a recombinant DNA vaccine candidate, termed HPV16-DNA-E6E7, constructed with HPV16 E7 and E6 genes was generated and used to against HPV16-induced tumors. METHODS: We inserted an E7 DNA fragment into E6 gene to produce a recombinant gene (E6E7-DNA). The E6E7-DNA gene was inserted into a mammalian expression vector, pcDNA 3.1+, to construct the DNA vaccine candidate. Animals (C57BL/6 mice) were immunized with the vaccine candidate with various concentrations (50 microg, 100 microg or 200 microg, respectively), and cytotoxicity measurement and tumor protection assay were carried out to examine the immunological effects of the vaccine candidate. RESULTS: Immunization of with HPV16-E6E7-DNA induced HPV16-specific immune response and also conveyed protection against TC-1 induced tumor in vivo. A survival rate (90%) after 45 days of tumor challenge was observed. The animals injected with a higher dosage of the vaccine (200 microg) exhibited prolonged survival duration of more than 55 days. No transforming activity of the vaccine candidate was detected, as determined by focus formation and degradation of endogenous p53. CONCLUSION: Our results demonstrated that the HPV16-E6E7-DNA compound might become a candidate for HPV16 precautionary and immunotherapy.     

Modified HPV16 E7/HSP70 DNA vaccine with high safety and enhanced cellular immunity represses murine lung metastatic tumors with downregulated expression of MHC class I molecules

OBJECTIVE: To explore whether the modified E7-HSP70, which has been introduced mutations in two zinc-binding motifs of E7, will eliminate its transformation potential and enhance the immunogenicity of fusion protein and repress E7 containing tumors with a low level of MHC-I molecules to lung metastatic in murine model. METHODS: In this study, we examined the transforming properties of mutant E7 oncoprotein by the soft agar colony-formation assays, explored the immunogenicity of modified E7-HSP70 gene by various cellular and humor immune responses and evaluated the effect of treating lung metastatic tumor with a low expressing MHC-I molecules by tumor challenge assay and therapeutic experiment. RESULTS: The mutant E7 oncoprotein has completely lost its transforming properties as measured in the soft agar colony-formation assays. Modified E7-HSP70 gene inducted stronger E7-specific cellular immune response than that induced by unmodified E7-HSP70. More importantly, the new construct significantly reduced the number of B16-HPV16E7 lung metastases. CONCLUSION: The modified E7-HSP70 gene may be as a powerful and safe DNA vaccine in controlling the hematogenous spread of HPV16E7-associated tumors with low expression of MHC-I molecules. In addition, the B16-HPV16E7 lung metastasis model can be used to test the efficacy of various E7-specific vaccines and immunotherapeutic strategies in settings more relevant to clinical requirements.     

Enhancing immunogenicity of HPV16 E7 DNA vaccine by conjugating codon-optimized GM-CSF to HPV16 E7 DNA

ObjectiveTo generate immunity against human papillomavirus (HPV), the use of a recombinant DNA vaccine to carry an appropriate target gene is a promising and cost-effective approach. Granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) is a potent immunomodulatory cytokine that enhances the efficacy of vaccines by promoting the development and prolongation of humoral and cellular immunity. In this study, we linked codon-optimized GM-CSF (cGM-CSF) to the HPV16 E7 sequence as fused protein and evaluated the immunogenic potential of this DNA vaccine.Materials and methodsWe have demonstrated that cGM-CSF enhanced immunity against tumor challenges by generating and promoting the proliferation of HPV16 E7-specific CD8+ T cells, which secrete IFN-γ in the murine model. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the immunogenic potential of DNA vaccine that constructed by linking codon-optimized GM-CSF to HPV16 E7 sequence in the animal model. We study the half-life of RNA decay and cellular location of HPV16 E7 by Q-PCR and Western blot. We also assess immune response in the animal model by flow cytometry and ELISA.ResultsThe cGM–CSF–E7 sequence increased and extended the expression of E7 mRNA, in comparison with the E7 sequence alone. Mice vaccinated with the cGM–CSF–E7 DNA vaccine exhibited a slower rate of tumor growth than those vaccinated with the unconjugated E7 DNA vaccine. We also found that the CD4 and CD8+ T cells from these mice showed strong secretion of IFN-γ.ConclusionThrough in vivo antibody depletion experiments, we demonstrated that both CD4+ and CD8+ T cells play an important role in the suppression of tumor growth.     

转染B7基因的U14疫苗对小鼠宫颈癌的防治作用研究

目的 :探讨转染B7基因的U14疫苗能否在中国 6 15系小鼠体内诱导抗宫颈癌主动免疫应答。方法 :将小鼠B7 1基因导入 6 15系小鼠宫颈癌U14细胞 ,建立高效表达B7 1的U14细胞株 (B7+U14 )及其细胞疫苗。 (1)用B7+U14疫苗免疫 6 15系小鼠 ,观察U14皮下移植成瘤情况 ;(2 )用B7+U14疫苗治疗 6 15系荷瘤小鼠。设立对照组 ,观察各组小鼠的成瘤情况、生存期 ;(3)体外实验检测经B7+U14和U14疫苗免疫小鼠T细胞杀伤肿瘤的活性。结果 :(1)B7+U14疫苗免疫可有效地预防野生型U14细胞移植瘤的产生 (比较肿瘤大小、生存期 :P <0 .0 1) ;(2 )B7+U14疫苗能治愈部分荷瘤小鼠 ,其效果受荷瘤大小的限制 ,肿瘤直径 >3mm时 ,B7+U14疫苗治疗无效 (P <0 .0 5 ) ;(3)经B7+U14和U 14疫苗免疫小鼠T细胞 ,其不同效靶比杀伤肿瘤效率前者明显高于后者 (P <0 .0 0 1)。结论 :转染B7基因的U14细胞疫苗能诱导机体产生有效的抗宫颈癌主动免疫应答。应用转染B7基因的肿瘤细胞疫苗可能成为临床术后治疗宫颈癌的有效辅助方法。     

Analysis of HLA-DRB1*0901-binding HPV-16 E7 helper T cell epitope

AIM: This study sought to determine the human papillomavirus (HPV)-16 E7 epitopes that would be presented by HLA-DR molecules to CD4-positive T cells in patients with cervical carcinoma. METHODS: HLA-DR binding assays were performed using HPV-16 E7-derived synthetic peptides and, after incubation with these DR-binding peptides, helper T cell frequencies were analyzed in patients whose HLA and HPV genotypes were confirmed. RESULTS: We determined that the E7d peptide, 61CDSTLRLCVQSTHVDIRTL80E, was bound by HLA-DRB1*0901. An increased frequency (0.3-2.4%) of type 2 helper T cell responses was found in HLA-DRB1*0901-positive patients with cervical dysplasia and carcinoma. We found that when IL-12 was combined with E7d-peptide stimulation in vitro, the frequency of type 1 helper T cell responses also increased in patients with carcinoma. CONCLUSION: Thus HPV-16 E7d peptide as an HLA-DRB1*0901-restricted helper T cell epitope might usefully be incorporated into an understanding of the immunological mechanism and immunotherapy for this disease.     

HPV16/18 E7-pulsed dendritic cell vaccination in cervical cancer patients with recurrent disease refractory to standard treatment modalities

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the potential of human papillomavirus (HPV) type 16 and 18 E7 antigen-loaded autologous dendritic cells (DC) as a therapeutic cellular vaccine in a case series of cervical cancer patients harboring recurrent/metastatic disease refractory to standard treatment modalities. METHODS: Autologous monocyte-derived DC were pulsed with recombinant HPV16 E7 or HPV18 E7 oncoproteins and administered to 4 cervical cancer patients. Vaccinations were followed by subcutaneous administration twice daily of low doses of human recombinant interleukin-2 (1 x 10(6) IU/m2) from day 3 to day 7. Safety, toxicity, delayed type hypersensitivity reactions (DTH), clinical responses, and induction of serological and cellular immunity against HPV16/18 E7 were monitored. RESULTS: The vaccine was well-tolerated in all patients and no local or systemic side effects or toxicity were recorded. Three out of four patients were found to be significantly immunocompromised before starting the vaccination treatment, as assessed by DTH with a panel of recall antigens. Specific humoral and cellular CD4+ T cell responses to the E7 vaccine were detected in 2 patients, as detected by ELISA and by IFN-gamma ELISpot assays, respectively. Increased numbers of E7-specific IFN-gamma secreting CD8+ T cells were detected in all patients after vaccination. Swelling and induration (i.e., a positive DTH response) to the intradermal injection of HPV E7 oncoprotein and/or irradiated autologous tumor cells were detected in two patients after six vaccinations. No objective clinical responses were observed. However, both patients who developed a positive DTH to the vaccine experienced a slow tumor progression (i.e., 13 months survival) while DTH unresponsive patients died within 5 months from the beginning of therapy. CONCLUSIONS: Autologous DC pulsed with HPV16/18 E7 proteins can induce systemic B and T cell responses in patients unresponsive to standard treatment modalities. However, treatment-induced immunosuppression may impose severe limitations on the efficacy of active vaccination strategies in late stage cervical cancer patients. DC-based vaccination trials are warranted in immunocompetent cervical cancer patients with early stage disease and/or limited tumor burden, and at significant risk for tumor recurrence or disease progression.     

HPV16-specific cytotoxic T lymphocyte responses are detected in all HPV16-positive cervical cancer patients

OBJECTIVES: The specific CTL response against human papillomavirus (HPV) antigens in women with cervical cancer has been poorly studied. Immunological monitoring of this response is central for understanding the principles that underlie successful immunotherapeutic strategies. The aim of the study was to investigate the HPV16 E6/E7-specific CTL immune response in a group of untreated HPV16-positive cervical cancer patients. METHODS: Peripheral blood mononuclear cells from 21 untreated cervical cancer patients and 4 healthy controls were isolated prior to any therapy. Autologous monocyte-derived dendritic cells (MDDCs) were transiently transfected with HPV16 E6 or E7 expression vectors and used for one round of in vitro restimulation and as target cells in chromium release assays with restimulated peripheral blood lymphocytes. RESULTS: Transfected monocyte-derived dendritic cells were differentiated to exhibit a fully mature phenotype. HPV16 E6 and E7 transgenes were expressed and translated as measured by RT-PCR and intracellular flow cytometry, respectively. All HPV16-associated cervical cancer patients showed evidence of specific CTLs. Lytic activity for HPV16 E6 (11/12) and/or E7 (8/9) was above 30% at the 100:1 effector to target ratio. None of the HPV16-negative cervical cancer patients or healthy controls were above 15% of lysis. CONCLUSIONS: These data suggest that HPV-specific cytolytic immune responses can be detected in all untreated cervical cancer patients. Our approach, using dendritic cells for restimulation and as target cells, may enhance immunomonitoring of cervical cancer patients.     

人乳头状瘤病毒16型多肽疫苗的制备及体内外效应观察

目的 探讨人乳头状瘤病毒(HPV)16型多肽疫苗的制备,并观察HPV16多肽疫苗的体内外效应.方法 (1)针对抗原加工相关转运子(TAP)设计HPV16 E7蛋白的主要组织相容性复合物Ⅰ类分子(MHC-I)的抗原结合表位,利用生物信息学分析平台筛选出一致性较高、特异性及亲和力较强的HPV16 E7多肽作为研究对象制备HPV16多肽疫苗用于以下研究,本研究共筛选出3段多肽,分别命名为E7Pa、E7Pb、E7Pc.(2)C57BL/6小鼠注射鼠肺上皮细胞株TC-1细胞(为鼠源性的HPV16阳性的肿瘤细胞株)后,采用等额抽取的随机方法分为5组,ETPa+二核苷胞嘧啶(CpG)、E7Pb+CpG、E7Pc+CpG[均为实验组,分别加入终浓度为50μg/ml的E7Pa、E7Pb、E7Pc和终浓度为12 mg/L的刀豆蛋白(ConA)]、CpG(为阳性对照,加入终浓度为12 mg/L 的Con A)和空白对照组(不做任何处理).采用四甲基偶氮唑蓝(MTT)比色法检测各组作用不同时间后小鼠脾T淋巴细胞的体外增殖效应,乳酸脱氢酶(LDH)释放法检测小鼠脾T淋巴细胞在不同效靶比下的体外细胞毒T淋巴细胞(CTL)活性,实时荧光定量RT-PER技术检测小鼠肿瘤组织中γ干扰素(IFN-γ)、白细胞介素2(IL-2)mRNA的表达水平,酶联免疫吸附试验(ELISA)检测小鼠外周血中IFN-γ、IL-2的表达水平,通过定期测量比较各组小鼠接种HPV16多肽疫苗后体内肿瘤体积的变化.结果 (1)本研究筛选出了一致性较高、特异性及亲和力较强的3段HPV16 E7多肽作为研究对象制备HPV16多肽疫苗,分别命名为E7Pa、E7Pb、E7Pc.(2)MTT比色法检测显示,在接种疫苗24、48、72、96 h后,以E7Pa+CpG组的增殖效应最明显,其细胞增殖率分别为(131±32)%、(302±15)%、(552±28)%、(731±24)%,明显高于空白对照组的(72±15)%、(120±57)%、(176±41)%、(288±29)%(P<0.01);E7Pb+CpG、ETPc+CpG、CpG组的细胞增殖率也均明显高于空白对照组(P<0.05);但E7Pb+CpG、E7Pc+CpG、CpG组间比较,差异则无统计学意义(P>0.05).LDH释放法榆测显示,效靶比为100:1时,E7Pa+CpG、E7Pb+CpG、E7Pc+CpG、CpG和空白对照组CTL 活性分别为(85.9±3.0)%、(55.9±2.5)%、(60.2±1.5)%、(41.0±1.7)%和(4.1±1.0)%,E7Pa+CpG组与空白对照组比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.01);E7Pb+CpG、E7Pc+CpG、CpG组分别与空白对照组比较,差异也有统计学意义(P<0.05);但E7Pb+CpG、E7Pc+CpG、CpG组间比较,差异则无统计学意义(P>0.05).在肿瘤组织及外周血中,小鼠IFN-γ、IL-2的表达水平,E7Pa+CpG组与空白对照组比较,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.01);E7Pb+CpG、E7Pc+CpG和CpG组分别与空白对照组比较,差异也均有统计学意义(P<0.05);但E7Pb+CpG、E7Pc+CpG、CpG组问比较,差异则无统计学意义(P>0.05).小鼠体内的肿瘤体积,各实验组肿瘤生长均明显被抑制,接种后第60大,E7Pa+CpG组与空白对照组比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.01);E7Pb+CpG、E7Pc+CpG和CpG组分别与空白对照组比较,差异也均有统计学意义(P<0.05);但 E7Pb+CpG、E7Pc+CpG、CpG组间比较,差异则无统计学意义(P>0.05).结论 在动物模型中,针对TAP筛选的HPV16 E7多肽联合CpG制备的HPV16多肽疫苗,可以有效治疗HPV16 E7阳性的肿瘤.     

Recombinant adenovirus-p53 gene transfer and cell-specific growth suppression of human cervical cancer cells in vitro and in vivo

PURPOSE: We investigated the time-course expression patterns of p53 and E6 on cervical cancer cells to obtain a molecular level understanding of cell-dependent tumor growth suppression effects of recombinant adenovirus expressing p53 in vitro and in vivo. METHODS: Four human papillomavirus (HPV)-infected human cervical cancer cell lines (HPV 16-positive cells, CaSki and SiHa cells; and HPV 18-positive cells, HeLa and HeLaS3 cells) were used. Also, HPV negative C33A and HT3 cell line that has a mutation on p53 gene were used. After infection with AdCMVp53, the cell growth inhibition was studied via cell count assay, MTT assay, and Neutral red assay. After transfecting AdCMVp53 and AdCMVLacZ into the cancer cells-xenografted nude mice, antitumor effects were investigated for 1 month, respectively. RESULTS: For each cervical cancer cell, IC50 was as follows; CaSki (68.5 multiplicity of infection, or MOI), SiHa (43.5 MOI), HeLa (31 MOI), HeLaS3 (42 MOI), C33A (21 MOI), and HT3 (62 MOI). In particular, complete inhibition of cell growth was observed at 125 MOI in both CaSki and SiHa cells. However, the complete inhibition was detected at 62.5 MOI in HeLa and HeLaS3. In contrast, at these MOI, no suppression of cell growth was observed when cells were infected with recombinant adenovirus expressing beta-gal as a negative control. The levels of p53 protein were notably expressed in CaSki and HeLa more than in SiHa and HeLaS3 on days 2 and 4. However, the p53 was only detected in HeLaS3 on day 6. In contrast, p53 expression was continually maintained in C33A and HT3 during the same periods. After transfection AdCMVp53 into CaSki- and SiHa-xenografted nude mice, the size of tumor was remarkably decreased in SiHa cells as compared to AdCMVLacZ transfection. CONCLUSION: The adenovirus-mediated p53 gene transfection was done effectively in vitro and in vivo. Also, the antitumor effects were accomplished via differential role of p53-specific apoptotic cell death, which is dependent upon the cervical cancer cell line.     

全酿酒酵母HPV16-E7疫苗的构建及免疫原性研究

目的构建人乳头状瘤病毒16型（HPV16）E7重组全酿酒酵母疫苗,评价疫苗的免疫效应。方法将HPV16 E7 cDNA亚克隆人酵母表达载体pYES2／NT,重组质粒转化酿酒酵母,经诱导表达、热灭活制备全酵母HPV16-E7疫苗,免疫C57BL／6小鼠。ELISA、MTT、LDH法分别检测疫苗诱导的细胞因子、脾淋巴细胞增殖和细胞毒性T淋巴细胞（CTL）应答水平。结果全酵母疫苗能够有效表达HPV16-E7蛋白;疫苗小鼠免疫,能够刺激脾淋巴细胞增殖,并诱导出Th1型细胞因子和特异性CTL杀伤效应;免疫效果优于单纯HPV16-E7蛋白免疫（P〈0．01）。结论全酵母疫苗既能表达HPV16-E7蛋白,又能有效诱导特异性CTL免疫应答。研究结果为进一步进行疫苗抗肿瘤疗效研究,提供了实验基础。     

Immune responses to human papillomavirus in genital tract of women with cervical cancer

OBJECTIVES: To address a question whether immune responses to HPV infection play a role in control of cervical cancer, we analyzed systemic and mucosal immune responses to HPV in women who underwent radical hysterectomy for cervical cancer (HCC) or loop conization due to cervical dysplasia (LOOP), or had hysterectomy for other reasons (HNN). METHODS: HPV-specific antibodies in sera and vaginal washes were determined by ELISA using recombinant HPV 16 E7 oncoprotein. Cytokines in vaginal washes were assayed by Linco cytokine multiplex method using Luminex technology. Differential gene expression profiling in cervical tumor was determined by microarray analysis and Real-time RT-PCR. RESULTS: While levels of HPV-16 E7-specific IgG in vaginal wash were significantly higher in women undergoing HCC and HNN, the levels of the HPV-16 E7-specific IgA in vaginal wash of women with cervical cancer and cervical dysplasia were lower as compared to patients in HNN. Proinflammatory cytokines, such as IL-6 and IL-8, were dominant in vaginal washes of all subjects studied. However, no pattern of Th1-type and Th2-type cytokine induction was observed as demonstrated by protein analysis as well as differential gene expression profiling in cervical tumor. CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest a selective down-regulation of local HPV-specific IgA responses in women with cervical cancer.     

Investigation of uterine arterial chemoembolization and uterine arterial infusion chemotherapy for advanced cervical cancer before radical radiotherapy: a long-term follow-up study

Purpose

To evaluate the immunotherapeutic potentials for human dendritic cells (DCs) loaded with different HPV16-associated antigens, including HPV16E7 (E) protein, HPV16E7 polypeptide (P), as well as CpG-oligodeoxynucleotide (ODN) 2006 as a promising immune adjuvant for vaccination against cervical carcinoma.

Methods

DCs derived from human peripheral blood and cord blood were isolated and loaded with HPV-derived protein or peptides, in combination with CpG-ODN2006 as a potential adjuvant. The IL-12 level, the allogeneic T cell-stimulatory capacity and the cytotoxicity of cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs) were evaluated in vitro. Furthermore, an immune reconstitution model of human cervical carcinoma in SCID mice was used to assess the anti-tumor effects in vivo. The tumor sizes, the expression of IgG and IFN-γ, and the presence of the human CD3⁺, CD4⁺ and CD8⁺ T cells were measured in the mice inoculated with different DCs.

Results

The antigen-loaded DCs displayed obvious anti-tumor activities in vitro and in vivo, and showed no toxicity to normal cells. The level of IL-12, an important cytokine for immune response, was up-regulated in all mice inoculated with antigen-loaded DCs. Stimulation and activity of CTLs were increased after treatment with antigen-loaded DCs. Significantly, DCs loaded with HPV16E7 polypeptide (P) showed the most distinguished immunotherapeutic activities, and such effect was further enhanced when HPV16E7 polypeptide (P) was used in combination with CpG-ODN2006. Interestingly, the same results were obtained in vivo: the tumor size was decreased, and IgG and IFN-γ levels were increased after the SCID mice were inoculated with the loaded DCs.

Conclusions

HPV16E7 polypeptide combined with the immune adjuvant CpG-ODN2006 could be a suitable HPV16-associated tumor antigen. The research provides a new strategy for generating DCs vaccines for immunotherapy of cervical cancer.     

IgG antibodies against human papillomavirus type 16 E7 proteins in cervicovaginal washing fluid from patients with cervical neoplasia

Abstract. Tjiong MY, ter Schegget J, Tjong-a-Hung SP, Out TA, van der Vange N, Burger MPM, Struyk L. IgG antibodies against human papillomavirus type 16 E7 proteins in cervicovaginal washing fluid from patients with cervical neoplasia.
Little information is available about the cervicovaginal mucosal antibodies against human papillomavirus (HPV) proteins. In this study specific IgG antibodies against HPV 16 E7 protein were determined in paired samples of cervicovaginal washing fluid and serum from patients with cervical cancer ( n = 22), cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) ( n = 38), healthy individuals ( n = 22), and serum from children ( n = 41) by a radioactive immunoprecipitation assay (RIPA). HPV 16 E7 specific IgG antibodies were found in cervicovaginal washings ( n = 8) and in sera ( n = 8) of the patients with cervical cancer. About 60% of the patients with HPV 16 positive cervical cancer had HPV 16 E7 specific IgG antibodies. Titration studies showed that the IgG antibody reactivity in cervicovaginal washings was higher than in the paired serum samples of six patients with cervical cancer ( P < 0.001). In the CIN group we found no IgG reactivity in the serum, but in five patients we found a low IgG reactivity in the cervicovaginal washings. No IgG reactivity was found in cervicovaginal washings and sera from healthy individuals and sera from children. HPV 16 E7 specific IgG antibodies seem to be locally produced in a number of patients with HPV 16 positive (pre)malignant cervical lesions. For more definitive evidence for the local production of these antibodies immunostaining should be performed to demonstrate the presence of specific anti-HPV 16 E7 IgG producing plasma cells in the cervical epithelium.     

HPV16E7肽疫苗对人免疫重建荷人宫颈癌细胞株SiHa细胞SCID鼠免疫功能的影响

目的:观察HPV16E7多肽疫苗对人免疫重建荷人宫颈癌细胞株SiHa细胞严重联合免疫缺陷(SCID)鼠移植瘤的影响。方法:对SCID鼠腹腔注射人外周血淋巴细胞(PBL)后24小时,皮下接种HPV16阳性的人宫颈癌细胞株SiHa细胞,建立人免疫重建荷SiHa细胞的SCID鼠模型,当移植瘤最小体积达100mm3时,三次背部皮下接种疫苗,每次接种间隔二周,观察荷瘤鼠一般生物学特性,检测血浆中人IgG含量、外周血中人CD3+、CD4+、CD8+T细胞、脾重、肿瘤浸润淋巴细胞(TIL)以及脾细胞毒杀伤功能。实验设立空白组,仅为腹腔内注射PBL,疫苗成份仅为不完全佐剂(IFA);随机多肽组,为腹腔内注射PBL,皮下接种SiHa细胞,疫苗成份仅为随机多肽+T辅助多肽+IFA;T辅助多肽组,为腹腔内注射PBL,皮下接种SiHa细胞,疫苗成份仅为T辅助多肽+IFA;多肽治疗组,为腹腔内注射PBL,皮下接种SiHa细胞,疫苗成份为HPV16E711-20(YMLDLQ-PETT),HPV16E786-93(TLGIVCPI)+T辅助多肽+IFA。结果:各组SCID鼠血浆中人IgG水平,8周内随重建时间延长而升高(P<0.05),多肽治疗组达2957.85μg/m l,但各组间无显著性差异;外周血中均可检测到人CD3+、CD4+、CD8+T细胞,但各组间无显著性差异(P>0.05);与空白组比较,其他三组SCID鼠脾重均显著增加(P<0.05)。组织学观察到移植瘤局部TIL浸润及明显的出血和坏死,但经免疫组化未检测到人CD8+T细胞。与空白组比较,多肽治疗组、随机多肽组、辅助多肽组的脾细胞毒杀伤功能均显著降低(P<0.05)。结论:人免疫功能重建的荷SiHa细胞的SCID鼠体内重建的人免疫功能随荷瘤时间的延长受到抑制,多肽疫苗在一定程度上能减轻免疫抑制状态。     

Human papillomavirus type 16 E6, E7, and L1 variants in cervical cancer in Indonesia, Suriname, and The Netherlands

OBJECTIVE: Human papillomavirus type 16 (HPV 16) has several intratypic variants, and some are associated with enhanced oncogenic potential. For risk determination as well as for future vaccine development, knowledge about variants is important. Regarding the geographical distribution of HPV variants and the lack of data from Indonesia and Suriname, we studied the prevalence of HPV 16 variants in cervical cancer in these high incidence countries. Data were compared with The Netherlands, a low-risk country. METHODS: DNA samples from 74 formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded HPV 16-positive cervical carcinomas from Indonesia (Java, N = 22), Suriname (N = 25), and The Netherlands (N = 27) were amplified using primers specific for the E6, E7, and part of the L1 regions. Products were sequenced and analyzed. RESULTS: A specific Javanese variant, with mutations 666A in E7 and 6826T in L1, was found in 73% of the Indonesian samples, 56% having an additional mutation in the E6 open reading frame (ORF; 276G), giving the predicted amino acid change N58S. This Javanese variant was also found in three Surinamese samples, which reflects what could be expected from migration of Javanese people to Surinam. Other non-European variants were identified in Indonesian, Surinamese, and Dutch samples in 14%, 28%, and 19%, respectively. CONCLUSION: The majority of the HPV 16-positive cervical cancers in Indonesia are caused by a specific intratypic variant that was rarely found before in other countries.