血管内皮细胞生长因子反义核糖核酸对肝癌细胞生长的抑制作用

目的 探讨血管内皮细胞生长因子(VEGF)反义RNA转染人肝癌细胞后对细胞体内外生物学性状的影响。方法 将含正义、反义VEGFcDNA序列的质粒PCMV—VEGF、PCMV—FGEV及空载体质粒pcDNA3.1,在脂质体介导下导入SMMC—7721肝癌细胞,分别称为正义、反义及对照组,并通过G418筛选获得阳性克隆。细胞原位杂交和免疫组织化学方法检测转染后VEGF在肝癌细胞内的表达情况;MTT法和FCM检测转染后细胞在体外的增殖和凋亡情况;并制备裸鼠动物模型,观察转染后细胞的体内生长情况。结果 转染PCMV—FGEV后肝癌细胞内VEGF的转录及其蛋白的表达水平显著下降,但转染后体外细胞的增殖与凋亡情况均无明显变化。转染PCMV—FGEV后细胞在裸鼠体内的生长缓慢,反义组成瘤时间为(25.0±1.8)d,明显长于正义组(15.7±2.5)d和对照组(18.5±2.1)d,F=19.455,P<0.01;而平均瘤重以反义组最轻,为(0.96±0.28)g,F=21.501,P<0.01;同时反义组裸鼠肿瘤细胞发生明显的凋亡。结论 VEGF反义RNA转染人肝癌细胞可抑制肿瘤细胞VEGF的表达,在体外对细胞增殖和凋亡无影响,而体内可显著诱导细胞凋亡并抑制肿瘤生长。     

腺病毒介导的环氧合酶-2反义RNA对肝癌细胞株生长的影响

目的探讨环氧合酶-2(COX-2)的表达与肝癌的关系,并构建表达人COX-2反义RNA的腺病毒载体,研究其对人肝癌细胞生长的抑制作用。方法采用免疫组织化学法探讨34例肝癌组织COX-2 的表达与肝癌病理特征的关系。采用基因重组法把人COX-2的cDNA片段反向克隆于穿梭质粒pHCMVSP1A,获得pAd-AShcox-2,通过脂质体与pJM17共转染293细胞,经同源重组产生编码COX-2反义RNA的重组腺病毒--Ad-AShcox-2。经聚合酶链反应法鉴定为阳性克隆者大量扩增、纯化,转染人肝癌细胞株SMMC-7402和SMMC-7721,采用免疫细胞化学、细胞集落形成率及流式细胞术检测其对肝癌细胞生长、凋亡及细胞周期分布的影响。结果34例肝癌组织中有28例COX-2高度表达,阳性率达82.4%; COX-2的表达水平与肝癌的病理分级有关,与甲胎蛋白、细胞类型、有无肝内转移无关。成功构建、扩增、纯化得到编码COX-2反义RNA的重组腺病毒Ad-AShcox-2,滴度达1.06×1012PFU/ml;Ad-AShcox- 2转染两种肝癌细胞株后,发现高度表达COX-2的SMMC-7402 COX-2表达水平明显降低,细胞凋亡率明显增加,出现G1期阻滞,与Ad-LacZ组及空白对照组比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);而不表达COX- 2的SMMC-7721变化不明显。细胞集落形成实验显示SMMC-7402细胞集落形成率较低(2.7%±0.94%); 而SMMC-7721     

Inhibitory effect of antisense vascular endothelial growth factor RNA on the profile of hepatocellular carcinoma cell line in vitro and in vivo

AIM:To evaluate the effect of antisense vascularendothelial growth factor(VEGF)RNA(PCMV-FGEV)transfection on the profile of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)SMMC-7721 cells in vitro and in vivo.METHODS:SMMC-7721 cells were transfectedwith PCMV-FGEV antisense,PCMV-VEGF sense andempty vector plasmid encapsulated by lipofectamineas antisense group,sense group and control grouprespectively.The positive cell clones were selectedwith G418.The stable transfection and expressionof VEGF in the cells were determined by RT-PCR andimmunohistochemistry.Cell proliferation was observedby MTT assay.FACS analysis was used to determine theeffect of PCMV-FGEV transfection on cell apoptosis.Thegrowth of transfected cells in Wvo was also observed innude mice.RESULTS:VEGF expression was reduced in SMMC-7721transfected with PCMV-FGEV,which was confirmed byRT-PCR and immunohistochemistry.No effect of PCMV-FGEV transfection was found on cell proliferation andcell apoptosis of SMMC-7721 in vitro.The growth of cellstransfected with PCMV-FGEV was slow in nude miceand accompanied with obvious apoptosis.The latenttime of tumors in the antisense group was 25.0±1.8d,which was longer than that in sense and controlgroups(F=19.455,P<0.01).The average tumor weightin antisense group(0.96 g±0.28 g)was the smallestamong the three groups(F=21.501,P<0.01).CONCLUSION:The expression of VEGF can be inhibitedby antisense PCMV-FGEV.Antisense PCMV-FGEV has no effect on cell proliferation and apoptosis of SMMC-7721in vitro but can inhibit tumor growth and induce cellapoptosis in vivo.     

RNA干扰GRP78基因对肝癌细胞株SMMC-7721增殖和凋亡的影响

目的 研究shRNA干扰GRP78对肝癌细胞株SMMC-7721增殖和凋亡的影响。方法 将GRP78特异性shRNA质粒载体Pla-anti-GRP78转染SMMC-7721,采用流式细胞术(FCM)检测转染效率、分析细胞周期分布和凋亡,从蛋白和mRNA水平检测干扰GRP78效果,MTT 法检测干扰GRP78对SMMC-7721增殖的影响。结果Pla-anti-GRP78转染SMMC-7721细胞48h后,GRP78表达下降,空白对照组GRP78 mRNA的表达量为1,无关shRNA组为0.95,而Pla-anti-GRP78组为0.25(P<0.05);转染Pla-anti-GRP78的SMMC-7721细胞G2期阻滞(55.2%,P<0.05);空白对照组凋亡率为6.6%,无关shRNA组为8.1%,而Pla-anti-GRP78组高达58.2%(P<0.05)。 结论　shRNA干扰GRP78表达抑制SMMC-7721的增殖,并诱导其凋亡。     

Knockdown of survivin gene expression by RNAi induces apoptosis in human hepatocellular carcinoma cell line SMMC-7721

AIM: To investigate the survivin gene expression in human hepatocellular carcinoma cell line SMMC-7721 and the effects of survivin gene RNA interference (RNAi) on cell apoptosis and biological behaviors of SMMC-7721 cells. METHODS: Eukaryotic expression vector of survivin gene RNAi and recombinant plasmid pSuppressorNeo-survivin (pSuNeo-SW), were constructed by ligating into the vector, pSupperssorNeo (pSuNeo) digested with restriction enzymes Xba I and Sail and the designed double-chain RNAi primers. A cell model of SMMC-7721 after treatment with RNAi was prepared by transfecting SMMC-7721 cells with the lipofectin transfection method. Strept-avidin-biotin-complex (SABC) immunohistochemical staining and RT-PCR were used to detect survivin gene expressions in SMMC-7721 cells. Flow cytometry was used for the cell cycle analysis. Transmission electron microscopy was performed to determine whether RNAi induced cell apoptosis, and the method of measuring the cell growth curve was utilized to study the growth of SMMC-7721 cells before and after treatment with RNAi. RESULTS: The eukaryotic expression vector of survivin gene RNAi and pSuNeo-SW, were constructed successfully. The expression level of survivin gene in SMMC-7721 cells was observed. After the treatment of RNAi, the expression of survivin gene in SMMC-7721 cells was almost absent, apoptosis index was increased by 15.6%, and the number of cells was decreased in G2/M phase and the cell growth was inhibited. CONCLUSION: RNAi can exert a knockdown of survivin gene expression in SMMC-7721 cells, and induce apoptosis and inhibit the growth of carcinoma cells.     

RNA干扰p21对肝癌细胞SMMC-7721增殖的影响

目的:探讨RNA干扰技术沉默p21基因对肝癌细胞SMMC-7721增殖及恶性表型变化的影响.方法:通过慢病毒载体将p21小干扰RNA片段稳定转染入SMMC-7721细胞,通过RT-PCR,Western blot分别检MJp21 Mrna和蛋白表达变化,流式细胞仪检测7721-p2l RNAi组(感染p21 siRNA...     

siRNA沉默AFP基因对肝癌细胞系EGHC-9901凋亡的影响

目的建立稳定表达针对AFP基因siRNA质粒的肝癌细胞模型并探讨对其凋亡的影响。方法构建针对AFP基因的siRNAs表达质粒,脂质体法将该质粒转染肝癌细胞系EGHC-9901,G418筛选4~5周后Western blot及RT-PCR检测靶基因抑制效果,细胞分组：实验组（siRNA-afp）,转染AFP-siRNA质粒组;载体对照组,转染空载体组;空白对照组,未做任何处理组。免疫荧光检测细胞在无血清状态下凋亡情况,Western blot及RT-PCR检测Caspase-3、Caspase-8等凋亡相关蛋白表达。结果在体外成功构建针对AFP的siRNA表达质粒并在体外建立稳定表达该质粒肝癌细胞系EGHC-9901,转染后细胞表达AFP近乎完全抑制;免疫荧光表明促进细胞在无血清状态下的实验组凋亡率为32%±4%,对照组凋亡率为17%±3%,差异有统计学意义（P〈0.05）;RT-PCR及Western blot检测凋亡相关蛋白表明实验组Caspase-3表达较对照组高,差异有统计学意义（P〈0.05）,而Caspase-8、Caspase-9、bcl-2表达无显著差异（P〉0.05）。结论在体外成功建立稳定表达针对AFP基因的siRNA肝癌细胞系,抑制AFP表达可能通过上调Caspase-3表达促进其凋亡。     

XPD对SMMC-7721肝癌细胞中DNp73和GADD45β的调控及意义

目的:观察人剪切修复基因人类着色性干皮病D组基因(xeroderma pigmentosum group D,XPD)转染至人肝癌细胞株SMMC-7721细胞后XPD、DNp73和GADD45β基因的表达变化以及对肝癌细胞生长的影响.方法:实验分4组:重组质粒SMMC-7721-pEGFP-N2-XPD(XPD组)、空载质粒SMMC-7721-pEGFP-N2组(N2组),脂质体组和SMMC-7721细胞空白对照组.应用Lipofectamine2000脂质体瞬时转染,逆转录聚合酶链反应(RT-PCR)和蛋白印迹(Western blot)法检测转XPD基因后,人肝癌细胞株SMMC-7721细胞中DNp73以及GADD45β的mRNA和蛋白质的表达量变化,并用四甲基偶氮唑盐(MTT)法检测细胞增殖的活力,流式细胞仪检测细胞凋亡的变化.结果:荧光显微镜下,XPD组和N2组细胞中观察到绿色荧光蛋白表达,说明转染成功;RT-PCR检测显示:XPD组中DNp73 mRNA相对表达量较其他3组显著下调,XPD和GADD45βmRNA相对表达量较其他3组明显上调(均P<0.01);Western blot检测显示:XPD、DNp73以及GADD45β蛋白相对表达量在各组间的差异与其mRNA各组间差异一致;MTT检测示:SMMC-7721细胞空白对照组、脂质体组、N2组、XPD组的吸光度(A)值分别为0.633±0.012,0.623±0.009,0.628±0.016,0.384±0.011,XPD组低于其他3组,差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.01),表明转染XPD后SMMC-7721细胞的增殖能力减弱.流式细胞仪检测SMMC-7721肝癌细胞凋亡:转染XPD的SMMC-7721细胞凋亡显著,凋亡率达56.53%,而其他3组均未见明显凋亡.结论:XPD基因在肝癌的发生发展中起抑制作用,癌基因DNp73的表达随XPD表达增加而降低,抑癌基因GADD45β则随XPD表达增加而增加,提示两者可能在XPD抑制肝癌细胞的生长机制中起重要作用.     

Growth-inhibitory effects of MOB2 on human hepatic carcinoma cell line SMMC-7721

AIM:To investigate the growth-inhibiting and apoptosis-inducing effects of the gene MOB2 on human hepatic carcinoma cell line SMMC-7721.METHODS:The full-length cDNA of the MOB2 gene was amplified from human umbilical vein endothelial cells.The correct full-length MOB2 cDNA was subcloned into the eukaryotic expression vector pEGFP-C1.After lipofection of the MOB2 gene into cancer cells,the levels of MOB2 protein in the cancer cells were detected by immunoblotting.To transfect the recombined plasmid vector pEGFP-CI-MOB2 into SMMC-7721 cells,the cells were cultured in Dulbecco's Modified Eagle'sMedium with 10% fetal calf serum and glutamine,and then mixed with liposomes,Lipofectamine 2000 and the plasmid vector pEGFP-CI-MOB2.RESULTS:We observed the growth and proliferation of SMMC-7721 cells containing pEGFP-CI-MOB2 and analyzed their apoptosis and growth cycle phases by flow cytometry.We successfully transfected the recombined plasmid vector pEGFP-CI-MOB2 into SMMC-7721 cells and screened for a single clone cell containing MOB2.After transfection,MOB2 enhanced growth suppression,induced apoptosis,increased the ratio of G0/G1,significantly inhibited the advance of cell cycle phase,and arrested cells in G0/G1 phase.CONCLUSION:MOB2 overexpression induces apoptosis and inhibits the growth of human hepatic cancer cells,which may be useful in gene therapy for hepatic carcinoma.     

人颗粒溶素对肝癌细胞SMMC-7721凋亡、线粒体跨膜电位及细胞色素C释放的影响

目的 构建携带人颗粒溶素(GLS)的真核表达质粒pBudCE4.1/GLS并研究其表达后对肝癌细胞SMMC-7721凋亡、线粒体跨膜电位与细胞色素C转位的影响. 方法 将RT PCR扩增出的人GLS编码基因克隆入pBudCE4.1载体中构建真核表达质粒pBudCE4.1/GLS并将其转染肝癌细胞株SMMC-7721,用RT-PCR、免疫细胞化学检测GLS的表达;用Hoechst法及电镜检测细胞的凋亡状况;用荧光染料MitocaptureTM检测线粒体跨膜电位,用Western blot法检测细胞色素C从线粒体的释放. 结果 成功构建了携带GLS的真核表达质粒pBudCE4.1/GLS,在转染的肝癌细胞株SMMC-7721中,从转录和翻译水半都检测到了目标基因GLS的表达产物;重组质粒转染SMMC-7721细胞后,细胞核染色质固缩,旱致密浓染的凋亡状态,线粒体膜跨电位下降并伴随有细胞色素C从线粒体至细胞质的释放. 结论携带人GLS的真核表达质粒在肝癌细胞SMMC-7721中表达后有致细胞凋亡作用,引起线粒体跨膜电位下降与细胞色素C的释放可能是其诱导肿瘤细胞凋亡的途径之一.     

生存素反义核酸诱导肝癌细胞株SMMC-7721凋亡和增加其对抗肿瘤药物敏感性的研究

背景：生存素是凋亡抑制蛋白家族的重要成员，生存素基因有可能成为肿瘤反义基因治疗的理想靶基因。目的：研究生存素反义核酸诱导肝癌细胞株SMMC-7721凋亡和增加其对常用抗肿瘤药物敏感性的作用，探讨生存素反义核酸用于肿瘤基因治疗的可能性。方法：应用基因重组技术构建pEGFP-C1-生存素反义核酸重组质粒，以脂质体转染法转染SMMC．7721细胞，用逆转录聚合酶链反应(RT-PCR)检测生存素mRNA的表达，用流式细胞仪检测细胞凋亡。将生存素反义核酸分别与7种常用抗肿瘤药物共同作用于SMMC-7721细胞，用四唑蓝(MTT)比色法测定细胞杀伤率。结果：生存素反义核酸可抑制SMMC-7721细胞中生存素mRNA的表达，从而导致细胞凋亡增加，其作用呈剂量依赖性。生存素反义核酸可增加SMMC-7721细胞对7种常用抗肿瘤药物的敏感性，明显增强药物的杀伤作用。结论：生存素反义核酸能靶向抑制野生型生存素基因的表达，提高肝癌细胞对常用抗肿瘤药物的敏感性，有可能成为肿瘤基因治疗的新方法。     

Antihepatoma effect of alpha-fetoprotein antisense phosphorothioate oligodeoxyribonucleotides in vitro and in mice

AIM To evaluate antihepatoma effect ofantisense phosphorothioate oligodeo-xyribonucleotides(S-ODNs)targeted to alpha-fetoprotein(AFP)genes in vitro and in nudemice.METHODS AFP gene expression was examinedby immunocytochemical method or enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Effect of S-ODNson SMMC-7721 human hepatoma cell growth invitro was determined using microculturetetrazolium assay.In vivo antitumor activitiesof S-ODNs were monitored by measuring tumorweight differences in treated and control micebearing SMMC-7721 xenografts.Induction of cellapoptosis was evaluated by fluorescence-activated cell sorter(FACS)analysis.RESULTS Antisense S-ODN treatment led toreduced AFP gene expression.Specificantisense S-ODNs,but not control S-ODNs,inhibited the growth of heaptoma cells in vitro.In vivo,only antisense S-ODNs exhibitedobvious antitumor activities.FACS analysisrevealed that the growth inhibition by antisenseS-ODNs was associated with their cell apoptosisinduction.CONCLUSION Antisense S-ODNs targeted toAFP genes inhibit the growth of human hepatomacells and solid hepatoma,which is related totheir cell apoptosis induction.     

原癌基因pim-3的克隆及其对肝癌细胞凋亡的影响

目的:克隆大鼠原癌基因pim-3并构建真核表达重组质粒pEGFP-N2／pim-3,观察他在真核细胞SMMC-7721中的表达情况以及对细胞凋亡的影响．方法:利用TRIzol从液氮保存的大鼠骨骼肌组织中提取总RNA,采用RT-PCR方法获取pim-3 cDNA,并构建重组质粒pEGFP-N2／pim-3,转化用CaCl2法制备的大肠杆菌JM-109菌株,酶切以及测序鉴定．将重组质粒通过脂质体介导转染肝癌SMMC-7721细胞后利用倒置荧光显微镜观察基因表达情况,并利用流式细胞术及MTT比色实验对转染细胞的生物学行为进行检测．结果:将RT-PCR产物全部用于低熔点琼脂糖凝胶电泳、回收,在DL 2000 Marker 1000 bp附近可见清晰条带,与实验设计符合;阳性克隆质粒的酶切电泳和测序结果表明,大鼠pim-3 cDNA的克隆和重组质粒pEGFP-N2／pim-3的构建成功;重组质粒pEGFP-N2/pim-3转染组凋亡细胞占3．5％,质粒pEGFP-N2转染组凋亡细胞占10．7％,而仅加入转染液的空白组凋亡细胞占11．0％,重组质粒转染组与两对照组之间差异有统计学意义(P<0．05);倒置荧光显微镜可以观察到pim-3在SMMC-772 1细胞中的正常表达;MTT比色实验显示原癌基因pim-3能够明显抑制细胞凋亡．结论:真核表达重组质粒pEGFP-N2/pim-3构建成功;原癌基因pim-3能明显抑制肝癌细胞凋亡．     

Effect of Nimesulide on proliferation and apoptosis of human hepatoma SMMC—7721 cells

AIM:Cyclooxygenase-2(COX-2)has been suggested to be associated with carcinogenesis.We sought to investigate the effect of the selective COX-2 inhibitor,Nimesulide on proliferation and apoptosis of SMMC-7721 human hepatoma cells.METHODS:This study was carried out on the culture of hepatic carcinoma SMMC-7721 cell line Various concentrations of Nimesulide(0,200μmol/L,300μmol/L,400μmol/L)were added and incubated.Cell proliferation was detected with MTT colorimetric assay,cell proliferation was detected with MTT colorimetric assay,cell apoptosis by electron microscopy,flow cytometry and TUNEL.RESULTS:Nimesulide could significantly inhibit SMMC-7721 cells proliferation dose-dependent and in a dependent manner compared with that of the controla group.The duration lowerst inhibition rate produced by Nimesulide in SMMC-7721 cells was 19.06%,the highest inhibition rate was 58.49%,After incubation with Nimesulide for 72h,the most highest apotosis rate and apoptosis index of SMMC-7721 cells comparing with those of the control were 21.20%&#177;1.62%,vs2.24%&#177;0.26%and 21.23&#177;1.78vs2.01&#177;0.23(P&lt;0.05).CONCLUSION:The selective COX-2 inhibitor,Nimesulide can inhibit the proliferation of SMMC-7721 cells and increase apoptosis rate and apoptosis index of SMMC-7721 cells,The apoptosis rate and the apoptosis index are dose-dependent.Under electron microscope SMMC-7721 cells incubated with 300 μmol and 400μmol Nimesulide show apoptotic characteristics With the clarification of the mechanism of selective COX-2 inhibitors,Thtese COX-2 selective inhibitors can become the choice of prevention and treatment of cancers.     

siRNA沉默Cyclin E基因对肝癌HepG2、SMMC-7721和BEL-7402细胞增殖和侵袭能力的影响

目的:观察siRNA沉默Cyclin E基因表达对肝癌HepG2、SMMC-7721和BEL-7402细胞增殖和侵袭能力的影响.方法:构建2个靶向Cyclin E基因siRNA载体,转染人肝癌HepG2、SMMC-7721和BEL-7402细胞.RT-PCR、Western blot检测转染后HepG2、SMMC-7721和BEL-7402细胞Cyclin E基因mRNA和蛋白表达水平.CCK-8试验、软琼脂克隆形成实验检测HepG2、SMMC-7721和BEL-7402细胞增殖、克隆形成能力.流式细胞术、transwell试验分别检测HepG2、SMMC-7721和BEL-7402细胞周期和侵袭能力.结果:构建的2个Cyclin E基因siRNA载体插入序列与所设计序列均一致;转染HepG2、SMMC-7721和BEL-7402细胞后,干扰1组、干扰2组与空白对照组和阴性对照组比较,C y c l i n E m R N A和蛋白表达量均显著降低(P<0.05),细胞生长速度延缓,软琼脂细胞集落形成数、穿透细胞数均显著降低(P<0.05),S和G2/M期细胞比例减少,G0/G1期细胞比例增加.结论:沉默肝癌细胞Cyclin E表达水平,可有效抑制细胞生长、增殖和侵袭能力.     

双萘酰亚胺类化合物诱导SMMC-7721细胞凋亡的研究

目的 观察双萘酰亚胺类化合物(C8)对人肝癌细胞株SMMC-7721细胞的作用. 方法 四甲基偶氮唑盐法检测C8对SMMC 7721细胞的抑制情况;流式细胞术检测细胞周期和凋亡率;Western blot检测Bcl 2蛋白表达量;流式细胞术分析细胞内Bcl 2蛋白量;酶联免疫法检测Caspase9和Caspase 3表达量. 结果 C8抑制SMMC 7721细胞增殖,半数抑制浓度为15 umol/L.C8作用浓度在10,15、20 umol/L时,SMMC 7721细胞的凋亡比例分别为16.8%、29.4%和35.8%,对照组为2.1%,SMMC 7721细胞的凋亡率明显高于对照组,P<0.01.细胞内Bcl-2蛋白表达水平下降.酶联免疫检测结果表明Caspase 9和Caspase 3被活化.结论 C8可诱导人肝癌SMMC 7721细胞的凋亡,为抗肿瘤药物的研究提供新的化合物.     

人端粒酶逆转录酶干扰对肿瘤坏死因子相关凋亡诱导配体诱导肝癌细胞凋亡的影响

目的研究人端粒酶逆转录酶(hTERT)干扰对肝癌．HepG2、SMMC-7221细胞生物学形为的影响和对肿瘤坏死因子相关的凋亡诱导配体(TRAIL)诱导凋亡的影响。方法将HepG2细胞和SMMC-7721细胞分为转染组 (转染重组质粒真核表达载体)、对照组(转染空载体质粒)和未转染组。采用聚合酶链反应方法检测hTERT干扰序列, 逆转录聚合酶链反应方法检测hTERT表达,HE染色、生长曲线和流式细胞术方法分别检测细胞形态、增殖情况和细胞周期,β-半乳糖苷酶染色方法检测细胞状态,Armexin V／PI染色流式细胞术检测细胞凋亡。结果转染组细胞内均存在hTERT干扰序列,HepG2和SMMC 7221细胞hTERT干扰率分别为100％和43．3％;与未转染组细胞相比, 转染细胞核质比明显缩小,增殖率下降差异有统计学意义(P<0．05),老化细胞和G2-M期细胞明显增加(P<0．05)。细胞老化率分别由未转染组的0增加到转染组的20．4％,由3．60%,增加到10．O％;G2-M期分别由未转染组的7．1％、6．9％增加到转染组的10．6％、7．9％。hTERT干扰显著增加肝癌细胞凋亡和TRAIL诱导凋亡敏感性(P<0．05)。两株肝癌细胞凋亡率分别由未转染组的3．5％、4．8％增至转染组的5．2%、7．9％;100 ng／ml TRAIL作用24 h后两株肝癌细胞凋亡率分别由未转染组的5．3％、13．9％增加到转染组的10．4％、77．2％,而对照组细胞各指标均无显著变化。结论 hTERT干扰明显影响肝癌细胞的生物学行为,显著增加细胞凋亡和TRAIL诱导凋亡的敏感性。     

牛蒡子苷元对肝癌SMMC-7721细胞增殖、凋亡的影响及机制探讨

目的观察牛蒡子苷元（ARG）对肝癌SMMC-7721细胞增殖、凋亡的影响,并探讨其机制。方法将不同浓度的ARG作用于SMMC-7721细胞,并设不加ARG对照组。MTT法测算细胞增殖抑制率、流式细胞术检测细胞周期及凋亡率,RT-PCR法检测细胞中的Bcl-2 mRNA。结果与对照组比较,随ARG浓度增加,SMMC-7721细胞增殖率逐渐降低（P均〈0.05）,G0/G1期细胞比例显著增加（P均〈0.05）,G2、M、S期细胞比例减少（P均〈0.05）;随ARG浓度增加、作用时间延长,SMMC-7721细胞凋亡率显著增加（P均〈0.05）,Bcl-2 mRNA表达量减少（P均〈0.05）。结论 ARG可明显抑制SMMC-7721细胞增殖并诱导其凋亡;可能与ARG下调细胞中Bcl-2基因的表达有关。     

Inhibitory effect of antisense vascular endothelial growth factor 165 eukaryotic expression vector on proliferation of hepatocellular carcinoma cells

AIM: To construct antisense VEGF(165) eukaryotic expression vector PCDNA(3)-as-VEGF(165) and to study its expression and effect on the proliferation of hepatocarcinoma SMMC-7721 cells. METHODS: VEGF(165) cDNA was inserted into polylinker sites of eukaryotic expression vector PCDNA(3) to construct PCDNA(3)-as-VEGF(165). Then the vector was transferred into human hepatocarcinoma cell strain SMMC-7721 with cation lipofectamine 2000 mediated methods to evaluate the expression of VEGF protein and the inhibitory effect on the proliferation of hepatocarcinoma SMMC-7721 cells. RESULTS: The detection indicated the presence of VEGF cDNA in normally cultured SMMC-7721 cells by PCR. VEGF mRNA expression was notably decreased in SMMC-7721 cells by RT-PCR after PCDNA(3)-as-VEGF(165) transfection. The expression of VEGF protein was dramatically inhibited (142.01+/-7.95 vs 1 625.52+/-64.46 pg/ml(-1), P<0.01) 2 days after transfection, which correlated with the dose of PCDNA(3)-as-VEGF(165)5 gene. VEGF protein was most expressed in PCDNA(3) transferred SMMC-7721 cells but few in PCDNA(3)-as-VEGF(165) transferred cells by immunohistochemical staining. The apoptotic rate of hepatocarcinoma SMMC-7721 cells was significantly promoted (17.98+/-0.86% vs 4.86+/-0.27%, P<0.01) and the survival rate was notably decreased (80.99+/-3.20% vs 93.52+/-3.93%, P<0.05) due to antisense VEGF(165) by flow cytometry (FCM). The transfection of antisense VEGF(165) gene resulted in the inhibitory effect on the proliferation of hepatocarcinoma cells by 3-(4, 5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2, 5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) and the death of all hepatocarcinoma cells on day 6 after transfection. CONCLUSION: It is confirmed that antisense VEGF(165) can inhibit the expression of VEGF protein, interfere with the proliferation and induce the apoptosis of hepatocarcinoma cells in our study. Antisense VEGF(165) gene therapy may play an important role in the treatment of human hepatocarcinoma.     

端粒酶逆转录酶小干扰RNA对肝癌细胞的体外抑制作用

目的 研究靶向人端粒酶逆转录酶(hTERT)的小干扰RNA(siRNA)在肝癌细胞SMMC-7721中抗肿瘤作用。方法 针对hTERT基因编码区及非编码区，采用T7转录系统在体外合成了2条siRNA，转染SMMC-7721细胞。以四甲基偶氮唑盐试验、逆转录聚合酶链反应及western blot观察其对SMMC-7721细胞增殖、hTERT mRNA及蛋白表达的影响。结果 2条siRNA以剂量依赖性方式抑制了SMMC-772l细胞增殖，当给药浓度为100nmol／L时，对hTERT mRNA及蛋白表达有明显的抑制作用。结论 靶向hTERT的siRNA对hTERT基因表达有抑制效果，有可能发展为一种新的抗肿瘤药物。