利用腺病毒载体导入CTLA4Ig基因对大鼠同种心脏移植免？…

目的 探索ＣＴＬＡ４Ｉｇ基因在实验动物体内的表达以及对大鼠同种心脏移植后的免疫抑制作用。方法 利用腺病毒作载体,将ＣＴＬＡ４Ｉｇ基因导入同种心脏移植的本鼠体内,以编码β－半乳苷酶的有复制缺陷的腺病毒重组体（Ａｄｅｘ／ＬａｃＺ）为对照,观察基因在实验动物体内的表达以及对同种异体心脏移植后的免疫抑制作用。逆转录多聚酶链反应（ＲＴ０ＰＣＲ０法检测ＣＴＬＡ４Ｉｇ基因在大鼠体内的表达,并用流式细胞仪来测定血     

转染细胞毒性T淋巴细胞相关抗原4免疫球蛋白基因的同供体大鼠树突状细胞对胰岛移植物存活的影响

目的　探讨转染细胞毒性T淋巴细胞相关抗原4(转染CTLA4Ig基因)的同供体大鼠DC细胞对同种大鼠胰岛移植的影响。方法　链尿菌素(STZ) 60mg/kg体重腹腔内注射制作SD大鼠糖尿病模型,胶原酶法分离、Ficoll 40 0密度梯度离心法纯化胰岛,GM CSF +IL 4诱生培育的方法,获得高纯度的DC ,含目的基因CTLA4Ig重组腺病毒AdvCTLA4Ig ,转染同供体DC细胞,与胰岛细胞同时移植于糖尿病受体大鼠肾包膜下,免疫组织化学、Dot ELISA、逆转录 聚合酶链反应(RT PCR)检测CTLA4Ig基因在实验组和对照组DC细胞中的表达,并检测受体大鼠的血糖浓度变化,同时观察受体存活情况。结果　实验组DC细胞有CTLA4Ig表达,而对照组DC细胞没有CTLA4Ig表达,实验组正常血糖维持时间(17.3±2 .4)d较对照组(10 .1±1.5 )d、空白对照组(8.3±1.2 )d显著延长,实验组、对照组和空白对照组受体大鼠存活天数分别为(3 4.5±3 .4)d、(14 .7±2 .3 )d和(11.2±1.4)d ,实验组高于对照组(P <0 .0 1)。结论　表达CTLA4Ig基因的DC细胞可能诱异胰岛移植免疫耐受,延长胰岛移植物的存活时间     

携带融合基因CTLA4-Ig重组腺病毒载体的构建及表达

目的　为进行基因转移阻断T细胞共刺激通路诱导移植免疫耐受的研究 ,构建携带融合基因CTLA4 Ig的重组腺病毒载体。方法　构建含人CTLA4 Ig的重组腺病毒载体质粒pShuttle Tracker CMV CTLA4 Ig ,与腺病毒骨架质粒 pAdEasy 1 △E1、△E3共转化大肠杆菌BJ5 183 ,经细菌内同源重组 ,获得重组腺病毒质粒pAd Tracker CTLA4 Ig ,转染 2 93细胞 ,制备携带CTLA4 Ig的重组腺病毒 ,体外感染L O2细胞 72h后ELISA检测其外分泌性表达。 结果　获得携带CTLA4 Ig的重组腺病毒 ,滴度为 6× 10 1 3 PFU L ;在其感染的L O2细胞培养上清中能检测到可溶性重组蛋白CTLA4 Ig的表达 (P N =4.6 ,阳性 )。结论　制备的重组腺病毒在体外能有效感染L O2细胞 ,受感染细胞能表达、分泌可溶性的融合蛋白CTLA4 Ig ;为进行体内移植免疫耐受的基因治疗研究奠定基础。     

共刺激信号阻断剂基因局部转染对大鼠移植肾存活的影响

目的　观察CTLA 4Ig基因局部转染延长移植肾存活的效能。 方法　以CTLA 4Ig基因重组腺病毒为载体 ,将CTLA 4Ig基因转入BN大鼠肾脏。以BN大鼠为供者 ,Lewis大鼠为受者 ,行同种肾移植术。用经CTLA 4Ig基因转染的供肾移植给受者为转染组 ;用未转染CTLA 4Ig基因的供肾移植给受者为对照组。观察移植肾存活时间和术后肾功能变化。结果　转染组移植肾存活 (32± 8.0 )d ,对照组移植肾存活 (8.5± 1.4 )d ,转染组存活时间明显延长 ;转染组术后血清肌酐较同期对照组明显为低。结论　CTLA 4Ig基因局部转染供肾可明显延长移植肾的存活时间。     

重组腺相关病毒载体介导CTLA4Ig转染延长同种大鼠心脏移植存活时间

目的　研究重组腺相关病毒载体介导 CTLA4Ig(rAAV CTLA4Ig)全身转染对大鼠同种心脏移植的影响。方法　以BN大鼠为供者,Lewis大鼠为受者,建立心脏移植模型。实验分为两组。对照组:供、受者不给予任何处理;转染组:受者于心脏移植前30 d,通过尾静脉全身注射 1×109斑点形成单位(PFU)的 rAAV CTLA4Ig。观察移植心存活时间;ELISA法检测血清 CTLA4Ig、干扰素 γ(IFN γ)和白细胞介素 4(IL 4)水平;免疫组织化学法(SABC法)检测移植心组织中 CD4 和CD8 T细胞的浸润。对移植心存活时间明显延长的受者,用其脾细胞与供者脾细胞进行混合淋巴细胞培养,观察受者对供者的免疫反应状态。结果　转染组移植心存活时间较对照组明显延长(P<0.05);转染组血清CTLA4Ig蛋白一直维持在26.67~35.47 mg/L,移植后转染组血清 IFN γ水平下调,血清 IL 4水平上调(P<0.05);对照组出现典型的急性排斥反应表现,转染组心肌组织基本正常,间质内无炎性细胞浸润或血管外周及心肌间质内有局灶性炎性细胞浸润,未见坏死;对照组移植心组织中浸润的CD4 和CD8 T细胞数量明显高于转染组(P<0.01);转染组受者对供者的脾细胞增殖反应明显低于对照组(P<0.05)。结论　重组腺相关病毒载体可以介导 CTLA4Ig基因的持续表达,通过全身途径转染受者可以明显延长     

负载Ad-CTLA4Ig的未成熟树突状细胞延长大鼠移植肾存活时间的探讨

目的 探讨负载细胞毒性淋巴细胞抗原4免疫球蛋白基因重组腺病毒(Ad-CTLA4Ig)的受者未成熟树突状细胞(DC)对大鼠移植肾存活时间的影响.方法 选择雄性SD大鼠为供者,雄性Wistar大鼠为受者,建立大鼠肾移植模型.将受者随机分为4组,每组12只.制备Ad-CTLA4Ig及受者未成熟DC悬液,37℃混合孵育6 h,于移植前7 d,实验组经腹腔内注射负载Ad-CTLA4Ig的DC悬液;Ad-CTLA4Ig对照组、重组腺病毒空载体(Ad-VG)对照组和生理盐水(NS)对照组分别经腹腔内注射1 ml Ad-CTLA4Ig、Ad-VG和NS.观察各组移植肾的存活时间、组织形态学改变、受者血液中腺病毒中和抗体滴度、血清CTLA4Ig水平及混合淋巴细胞反应(MLR)的变化.结果 实验组移植肾存活时间为(94.6±9.0)d,较各对照组显著延长:[Ad-CTLA4Ig对照组为(39.6±10.6)d,Ad-VG对照组为(8.6±2.8)d,NS对照组为(8.4±2.6)d],差异均有统计学意义(P＜0.01),实验组移植肾组织损伤程度较轻,血液中腺病毒中和抗体滴度及混合淋巴细胞反应指数均较各对照组显著减少;实验组血清CTLA4Ig水平较Ad-CTFLA4Ig对照组显著升高.结论 负载Ad-CTLA4Ig的受者未成熟DC可减少腺病毒中和抗体,维持CTLA4Ig的稳定表达,从而延长大鼠移植肾的存活时间.     

CTLA4-Ig基因对大鼠肝移植后免疫细胞浸润及细胞凋亡的影响

目的研究腺病毒介导的细胞毒性T淋巴细胞相关抗原4-Ig(cytolyticT-lymphocyteassociatedantigen4-Ig,CTLA4-Ig)基因对大鼠肝移植后移植物中免疫细胞浸润和细胞凋亡的影响。方法将大鼠原位肝移植模型分为排斥对照组、环孢素A(CsA)组和CTLA4-Ig组。分别于术后1,3,5,7,12d,用免疫组织化学法和缺口末端标记技术(TUNEL法)分别测定移植物中CTLA4-Ig基因的表达和巨噬细胞、CD8 T细胞浸润及细胞凋亡,并以病理形态学变化作参照。结果静脉注射重组CTLA4-Ig基因腺病毒7d后,大鼠肝脏CTLA4-Ig稳定表达,在肝移植60d后仍呈阳性;CTLA4-Ig组汇管区巨噬细胞、CD8 T细胞浸润明显较排斥对照组少;细胞凋亡指数在术后3、5和7d明显低于排斥对照组(P<0·01),汇管区巨噬细胞、CD8 T细胞浸润数和凋亡指数与排斥反应分级均显著相关。结论重组CTLA4-Ig基因腺病毒经静脉一次给药后能在大鼠肝脏稳定表达,并通过抑制移植物中免疫细胞浸润及移植物细胞凋亡,抑制移植后急性排斥反应。     

CTLA4Ig基因对大鼠胰岛移植后排斥反应的治疗作用

目的　研究CTLA4Ig基因在糖尿病大鼠体内表达及其产物对胰岛移植物存活的作用。方法　利用Lipofectin载体包裹CTLA4IgcDNA质粒后转染鼠胰岛和肌肉细胞 ,检测移植后CT LA4Ig表达和T淋巴细胞转化率。结果　胰岛移植术后 7dT淋巴细胞转化试验 ,实验组 (A组 )和对照组 (B组 )每分钟脉冲数 (cpm)分别为175 .7± 98.2 ,2 5 4.4± 116 .3 ,两组比较差异显著 (P <0 .0 5 )。A组胰岛移植第 7d ,2只大鼠血清CTLA4Ig呈阳性 (阳性率 2 0 % )。A、B两组胰岛移植后血糖维持正常时间分别为 (14.8± 12 .3)d和 (3 .6± 5 .1)d ,两组比较差异显著 (P <0 .0 5 )。A、B两组大鼠平均存活时间分别为 (2 4.0± 10 .8)d和 (10 .8± 4.8)d ,两组比较 ,差异有极显著性 (P <0 .0 1)。结论　脂质体包裹的CTLA4IgcDNA转染肌细胞和胰岛细胞 ,可以在受体大鼠胰岛细胞或肌肉组织中表达 ,其表达产物可使胰岛移植物和受体鼠存活时间明显延长 ,抑制细胞免疫活性 ,发挥其治疗排斥反应的作用     

小剂量环孢素A联用细胞毒T淋巴细胞A4-Ig治疗器官移植排斥反应

目的　研究小剂量环孢素A(CsA)联用细胞毒T淋巴细胞A4 Ig(CTLA4 Ig)治疗器官移植排斥反应的效果。　方法　采用Ono′s方法建立大鼠心脏移植排斥反应动物模型 ,将实验动物分为 4组。A组 :对照组 ,未给予任何治疗 ;B组 :腹腔内注射CsA ,10mg·kg-1·d-1,连续 7d ;C组 :术后第 2天 1次性注射CTLA4 Ig 10 0 μg ;D组 :术后 1～ 7d连续腹腔内注射CsA ,2mg .kg-1.d-1,术后第 2天加用CTLA4 Ig 5 0 μg。观察移植心脏存活天数及术后IL 2含量和组织学变化。　 结果　A、B、C、D 4组大鼠移植心脏存活时间分别为 ( 7 2± 0 7)、( 19 4± 2 1)、( 3 1 6± 1 8)和 ( 2 4 6± 2 1)d ,与对照组相比 ,各治疗组大鼠心脏存活时间明显延长 ,差异有显著性意义 (q =3 2 7 83 ,P <0 0 5 ) ,D组与C组相比差异无显著性意义 (q =1 86,P >0 0 5 ) ;各治疗组术后IL 2含量明显减低 ,与对照组相比差异有非常显著性意义 (q=9 82 ,P <0 0 1) ;A、B、C和D组排斥反应分级分别为Ⅳ、Ⅲ、Ⅰ和Ⅰ级。　结论　CTLA4 Ig抗排斥反应能力比CsA强 ,小剂量CsA联合使用CTLA4 Ig能增强治疗排斥反应疗效 ,两者具有正协同作用。     

CTLA4Ig与CD40Ig双基因局部共转染对异种大鼠移植肾Bcl-2/Bax的影响

目的:探讨CTLA4Ig与CD40Ig双基因局部转染对异种移植肾Bcl-2/Bax的影响,探讨其诱导免疫耐受的机制。方法:以PcDNA3.1(+)-CTLA4Ig和PcDNA3.1(+)-CD40Ig为载体,通过脂质体lipo2000将CTLA4Ig与CD40Ig双基因转入豚鼠肾脏,以豚鼠为供者,SD大鼠为受者,行异种肾移植手术。将豚鼠到SD大鼠的异种肾移植模型分为pcDNA3.1空载体组(第1组)、CD40Ig基因局部转染组(第2组)、CTLA4Ig基因局部转染组(第3组)和CD40Ig、CTLA4Ig双基因局部转染组(第4组)。Western blot检测移植肾HA-CTLA4Ig、HACD40Ig蛋白表达和移植肾Bcl-2、Bax的表达情况,观察移植肾病理改变。结果:术后第5天,第4组移植肾淋巴细胞浸润明显少于第2组和第3组,第4组移植肾Bcl-2蛋白表达明显升高(P0.05),而Bax蛋白表达则显著降低(P0.05)。结论:CTLA4Ig与CD40Ig双基因局部转染供肾可降低Bax表达,上调Bcl-2表达,诱导移植肾免疫耐受。     

Adenovirus‐mediated gene transfer of CTLA4lg gene results in prolonged survival of heart allograft

Abstract It has been demonstrated that the administration of CTLA4Ig protein can induce the suppression of allograft and xenograft rejection. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of adenovirus‐mediated gene transfer with CTLA4Ig gene on the transgene expression and suppression of alloimmune response in allogeneic cardiac transplantation of rats. Adenoviral vectors with β galactosidase or human CTLA4Ig cDNA (Adex/LacZ, Adex/hCTLA4Ig) were constructed. These vectors were transduced to the liver of Lewis (LEW) rats by intravenous injection. Then LEW rats received heterotopic cardiac transplantation from Dark Agouti rats. Experiments were performed using both CTLA4Ig gene transduction and/or immunosuppressant FK506. The transgene expression after adenovirus‐mediated transfer with CTLA4Ig cDNA lasted for several months, compared with several weeks after that in controls, which was proportional to the blood concentration of CTLA4Ig protein. By the administration of 1 × 10⁹ PFU of Adex/hCTLA4Ig, the survival of cardiac grafts was significantly prolonged, compared with controls or the use of 1 × 10⁸ PFU of Adex/hCTLA4Ig. In the rats with beating grafts over 100 days, the blood concentrations of CTLA4Ig were undetectable. The combination therapy using a low titer Adex/hCTLA4Ig and low‐dose of FK506 was synergistically effective on this cardiac transplantation model. In conclusion, adenovirus‐mediated gene transfer with CTLA4Ig gene was efficient for the prolongation of both transgene expression and allograft survival.     

Prolongation of renal allograft survival in rats by replication-defective recombinant adenovirus-mediated coexpression of CD40L and CTLA4Ig

BACKGROUND: Blockade of costimulatory signals has been shown to prolong allograft survival. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of simultaneous blockade of CD40/CD40L and CD28/B7 costimulatory pathways by replication-defective adenovirus-mediated expression of secretable extracellular domain of human CD40L (shCD40L) and CTLA4Ig to prolong rats renal allograft survival. METHODS: We constructed Adv-shCD40L-IRES2-CTLA4Ig, a replication-defective adenovirus carrying genes encoding human CD40L and CTLA4Ig. Coexpression of shCD40L and CTLA4Ig was evaluated by confocal laser scanning microscopy. The function of these two molecules was examined in human mixed lymphocyte reactions (MLRs) in vitro and in experimental BN-to-LEWIS rat renal transplantation in vivo. RESULTS: Successful construction of Adv-shCD40L-IRES2-CTLA4Ig was confirmed by polymerase chain reaction. Coexpression of shCD40L and CTLA4Ig on human kidney cell line HK-2 cells after transfection was detected by direct immunofluorescence staining. Human MLR was inhibited to 52.2%+/-0.6% and 42.1%+/-0.2% of the vehicle control by Adv-shCD40L and Adv-CTLA4Ig, respectively. Adv-shCD40L-IRES2-CTLA4Ig resulted in further inhibition of MLR to 22.0%+/-0.2% of vehicle control. Transfection with Adv-shCD40L or Adv-CTLA4Ig alone prolonged renal graft survival to 24.8+/-2.5 days and 27.3+/-3.6 days, respectively, as compared to vehicle-treated controls (7.8+/-0.3 days). Cotransfection of both genes extended graft survival to 41.8+/-3.7 days. CONCLUSIONS: Adv-shCD40L-IRES2-CTLA4Ig, a replication-defective adenovirus carrying genes encoding human CD40L and CTLA4Ig, achieved simultaneous blockade of CD40/CD40L and CD28/B7 costimulatory pathways, Adv-shCD40L-IRES2-CTLA4 by Ig synergistically inhibited human T-cell proliferation in MLR, and prolonged rats renal allograft survival.     

Gene therapy for organ grafts using rapid injection of naked DNA: application to the rat liver

BACKGROUND: We developed a nonviral gene transfer method using rapid injection of naked DNA targeting the liver and applied it in a rat model of liver transplantation. METHODS: Inbred Dark Agouti and Lewis rats were used. To test the efficacy and adverse effects of systemic or local (catheter-based) injection, different volumes of phosphate-buffered saline containing naked DNA encoding beta-galactosidase (lacZ) were injected. Luciferase expression was followed by non-invasive imaging, and a cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen 4-immunoglobulin (CTLA4Ig) protein was tested functionally by allogenic heart transplantation. Gene transfer was then tested in rat auxiliary liver transplantation (ALT) and orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT). The timing of gene transfer was evaluated in the auxiliary liver transplantation model, and OLT was performed using a liver graft to which luciferase or the CTLA4Ig gene was transferred 2 days before. RESULTS: LacZ was expressed extensively in a volume-dependent manner; however, a large volume often induced recipient death. After local delivery of CTLA4Ig cDNA to the liver, survival of Dark Agouti heart grafts lengthened with increased CTLA4Ig serum levels. Liver grafts injected with naked DNA at the time of donation did not survive, but livers grafted 2 days after gene transfer survived. Successful expression of luciferase and production of CTLA4Ig were finally confirmed in the rat that underwent OLT. CONCLUSIONS: We successfully applied a nonviral hydrodynamic gene transfer method to the rat liver and showed its potential in liver grafting. The high incidence of graft failure when this procedure is performed on the day of organ donation is a potential limitation that needs to be overcome in clinical application.     

CTLA4-Ig对肝细胞移植大鼠免疫耐受的作用及其机制

目的 探讨细胞毒性淋巴细胞相关抗原4融合蛋白(CTLA4-Ig)诱导肝细胞移植大鼠免疫耐受的作用及机制.方法 10%D-氨基半乳糖(D-gal)一次性腹腔注射建立大鼠急性药物性肝衰竭模型;采用肝脏原位灌注法分离纯化肝细胞,经脾脏移植后随机分为两组.实验组腹腔一次性注射CTLA4-Ig,对照组不予处理.两组均分别于术后第1、3、5、7天采外周血观察白细胞介素(IL)-2、肿瘤坏死因子(TNF)及肝功能变化;术后1周测两组大鼠外周血T细胞亚群,处死大鼠后取脾脏苏木素-伊红(HE)染色.结果 实验组谷丙转氨酶(ALT)、血清总胆红素(TBil)于术后第7天分别为(6.5±7.3)IU/ml、(5.1±1.6)mmol/L,低于对照组.术后治疗组IL-2含量明显下降,第7天达到(1. 3138±0.8508)ng/L,两组差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05);术后TNF含量两组之间差异无统计学差异(P＞0.05).外周血CD4+T细胞、CD4+/CD8+T细胞实验组分别为(37.3±7.2)%、(1.5±0.1)%,低于对照组(P＜0.05),CD8+T细胞两组差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05).术后第7天治疗组脾内仍可见肝细胞或肝细胞团,对照组见大量淋巴细胞浸润,但很少见肝细胞.结论 CTLA4-Ig能诱导经脾同种异体肝细胞移植大鼠免疫耐受,使急性肝衰大鼠肝功能得到改善.可能是抑制T淋巴细胞亚群,且主要是抑制CD4+T细胞,使CD4+/CD8+T细胞比值下降;抑制IL-2的分泌.

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Objective To investigate the immunosuppressive effect of cytotoxic T Iymphocyte associated antigen 4 Ig fusion protein (CTLA4-Ig) in rat allograft hepatocyte transplantation model and the mechanisms. Methods Acute liver failure (ALF) model was established by intraperitoneal injection of 10% D-gal solution to SD rates. Collagenase perfusion was performed on SD rats to separate liver cells. SD rats with ALF were subjected to intrasplenic hepatocyte transplantation and randomly divided into two groups. The experimental group received intraperitoneal injection of CTLA4-Ig. The concentrations of interleukin (IL)-2 and tumor necrosis factor (TNF), liver function and histologicy were observed at the 1st,3rd, 5th, 7th day after operation and the T lymphocyte subsets were detected by using immunohistochemistry at the 7th day after operation. Results The levels of ALT and TBil were respectively (6. 5 ±7.3) IU/ml and (5.1 ± 1.6) mmol/L at the 7th day after operation and significantly decreased after injection of CTLA4-Ig ( P ＜ 0. 01 ). IL-2 concentration in the experimental group was ( 1.3138 ± 0. 8508 ) ng/L at the 7th day after operation and significantly decreased (P ＜0. 05). TNF had no significant difference between two groups after operation ( P ＞ 0. 05 ). T lymphocyte subsets, mainly CD4 + , in the experimental group was significantly decreased as compared with control group ( P ＜ 0. 05 ), so did the CD4 +/CD8 +. Histological changes: At the 7th day after operation, there were some hepatocytes in the spleen of the experimental group. But in the control group, the changes in the spleen were characterized by severe lymphocyte infiltration. There were no hepatocytes both groups. Conclusion CTLA4-Ig can induce rat allogeneic hepatocytes intrasplenic transplantation immune tolerance. It may improve the liver function of rats with ALF.CTLA4-Ig can decrease T lymphocyte subsets, mainly CD4 + and concentrations of IL-2.     

Protective effect of CTLA4Ig secreted by transgenic fetal pancreas allografts

BACKGROUND: Pancreas allotransplantation offers a cure for insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Systemic immunosuppression used to prevent immune destruction of the graft has side-effects, including increased susceptibility to infection and neoplasia. These unwanted effects may be limited by engineering the graft to secrete immunomodulatory molecules, to achieve local immunosuppression. Several studies have shown that transient local CTLA4Ig results in partial protection of allogeneic grafts. Our intent has been to determine whether sustained secretion of transgenic CTLA4Ig from pancreatic islets is able to protect against allograft rejection. METHODS AND RESULTS: Mouse CTLA4 (test=CTLA4Ig) or CD5 leader sequence (control=CD5LIg) was fused to the Fc of mouse IgG2c, and expressed transgenically under the control of the rat insulin promoter in C57BL/6 mice carrying the bml mutation of H-2K(b) (B6.C-H-2(bm1)). This resulted in expression in pancreatic islets. We used ELISA quantification of transgene products secreted into the supernatants of cultured fetal pancreata to select high (CTLA4Ig(hi)) and low (CTLA4Ig(lo)) expresser transgenic mice. Cultured fetal pancreata were transplanted under the kidney capsule of wholly allogeneic CBA recipient mice. CTLA4Ig(hi) but not CTLA4Ig(lo) expresser grafts showed enhanced survival compared with control CD5LIg grafts at 6 weeks posttransplant, provided the recipient mice were transiently depleted of CD4 T cells (by a single low-dose injection of GK1.5) before transplantation. CONCLUSIONS: Sustained local secretion of CTLA4Ig from transgenic grafts in combination with transient systemic CD4 T-cell depletion can enhance allograft acceptance.     

Combined gene therapy with adenovirus vectors containing CTLA4Ig and CD40Ig prolongs survival of composite tissue allografts in rat model

BACKGROUND: The blockade of costimulatory signal pathway by anti-CD40 ligand antibody or cytotoxic T lymphocyte antigen 4 immunoglobulin (CTLA4Ig) prolongs allograft survival in various vascularized organ transplantations. Because of the short half life of these agents, repeated administration of proteins is required to achieve significant graft survival. Furthermore, there is limited information regarding the effect of cosimulatory blockade on the survival of composite tissue allografts. Therefore, we examined the effect of adenovirus-mediated gene transfer of CTLA4Ig or CD40Ig gene or both in composite tissue allotransplantation. METHODS: The hind limbs removed from male ACI rats (RT1 ) were transplanted into female Lewis rats (RT1 ) heterotopically. The recombinant adenovirus carrying CTLA4Ig (AxCTLA4Ig) or CD40Ig (AxCD40Ig) was intravenously administered after limb transplantation. RESULTS: Limb allograft survival was significantly prolonged by either AxCTLA4Ig or AxCD40Ig treatment at 1 x 10 plaque forming unit (mean survival time [MST] of 39.4+/-6.0 and 13.0+/-2.9, respectively) compared with the adenovirus vector containing beta-galactosidase-treated group (MST of 4.8+/-0.8). Combination of AxCTLA4Ig and AxCD40Ig led to significant prolongation of graft survival (MST of 49.2+/-6.6). Serum levels of CD40Ig were higher in rats treated with combination therapy than those treated with AxCD40Ig alone, whereas the serum levels of CTLA4Ig in rats treated with AxCTLA4Ig alone and AxCTLA4Ig and AxCD40Ig combined were very similar. CONCLUSION: This study indicates that an adenovirus-mediated gene therapy of CTLA4Ig or CD40Ig has a therapeutic potential for preventing rejection in composite tissue transplantation. Furthermore, a combination therapy of AxCTLA4Ig and AxCD40Ig was even more effective in preventing acute rejection and prolonging the survival of allografted limbs without apparent complication.     

骨髓输注联合阻断共刺激通路延长大鼠皮肤移植物的存活时间

目的 探讨骨髓输注联合阻断共刺激通路对大鼠移植皮肤存活的影响及可能机制.方法 以Lewis大鼠为受者,皮肤移植前经尾静脉输注供者(BN大鼠)骨髓细胞2×108 个,并于骨髓输注当天、输注后第2、4、6及8天腹腔注射抗CD25单克隆抗体,同时按照分组要求腹腔注射细胞毒性T淋巴细胞相关抗原4融合蛋白(CTLA4Ig组)、抗CD154单克隆抗体(抗CD154单抗组)以及CTLA4Ig和抗CD154单克隆抗体(联合处理组),于骨髓输注后第8天移植BN大鼠的皮肤.另以仅行皮肤移植者为对照(对照组).观察各组移植物抗宿主病(GVHD)的发生情况、外周血中供者细胞嵌合率、T淋巴细胞凋亡率及移植皮肤的存活时间.结果 各组均未观察到GVHD的发生.骨髓输注后第7天即可在CTLA4Ig组、抗CD154单抗组及联合处理组观察到嵌合现象,至第21天时,嵌合率仍维持于一定水平,联合处理组明显高于其它三组(P＜0.01).骨髓输注后第7及21天,CTLA4Ig组、抗CD154单抗组及联合处理组间两两比较,T淋巴细胞凋亡率的差异无统计学意义,但均显著高于对照组(P＜0.05,P＜0.01).CTLA4Ig组、抗CD154单抗组及联合处理组移植皮肤的存活时间显著长于对照组(P＜0.01),联合处理组移植皮肤存活时间为(16.7±3.1)d,明显长于CTLA4Ig组和抗CD154单抗组(P＜0.05).结论 骨髓输注联合阻断共刺激通路能够延长移植皮肤存活时间,其机理可能与诱导嵌合和T淋巴细胞凋亡有关.