Ha-VP39 binding to actin and the influence of F-actin on assembly of progeny virions

Summary We present evidence that actin is necessary for the successful assembly of HaNPV virions. Purified nucleocapsid protein Ha-VP39 of Heliothis armigera nuclear polyhedrosis virus (HaNPV) was found to be able to bind to actin in vitro without assistance, as demonstrated by Western blot and isothermal titration calorimeter. H and binding constants (K) detected by isothermal titration calorimeter strongly suggested that Ha-VP39 first binds actin to seed the formation of hexamer complex of actin, and the hexamers then link to each other to form filaments, and the filaments finally twist into cable structures. The proliferation of HaNPV was completely inhibited in Hz-AM1 cells cultivated in the medium containing 0.5µg/ml cytochalasin D (CD) to prevent polymerization of actin, while its yield was reduced to 10^–4 in the presence of 0.1µg/ml CD. Actin concentration and the viral DNA synthesis were not significantly affected by CD even though the progeny virions assembled in the CD treated cells were morphologically different from normal ones and resulted in fewer plaques in plaque assayThe authors equally contributed to the work.The authors equally contributed to the work.     

Characterization of knitted polymeric scaffolds for potential use in ligament tissue engineering

Different scaffolds have been designed for ligament tissue engineering. Knitted scaffolds of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) yarns and co-polymeric yarns of PLLA and poly(glycolic acid) (PLGA) were characterized in the current study. The knitted scaffolds were immersed in medium for 20 weeks, before mass loss, molecular weight, pH value change in medium were tested; changes in mechanical properties were evaluated at different time points. Results showed that the knitted scaffolds had 44% porosity. There was no significant pH value change during degradation, while there was obvious mass loss at initial 4 week, as well as smooth molecular weight drop of PLLA. PLGA degraded more quickly, while PLLA kept its integrity for at least 20 weeks. Young's modulus increased while tensile strength and strain at break decreased with degradation time; however, all of them could maintain the basic requirements for ACL reconstruction. It showed that the knitted polymeric structures could serve as potential scaffolds for tissue-engineered ligaments.     

Expression and changes of HSP70 in the rat forebrain subjected to gamma knife (100Gy) irradiation targeted on the caudate putamen and survived for different times

Forebrain heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) immunohistochemical reactivity was investigated in rats subjected to gamma knife irradiation focusing on the right caudate putamen nucleus. The forebrain sections of all experimental animals were processed with anti-HSP70 antiserum and then by avidin-biotin peroxidase complex immunohistochemistry after gamma ray irradiation with a dose of 100Gy and they each survived for different times (from 30 min to 30 days). Some neurons, glial cells, and endothelial cells were HSP70-like immunoreactivity (HSP70-LI) positive. HSP70-LI was mainly distributed in the target area of irradiation, as well as in non-target regions, e.g. the cortex, hippocampus, and hypothalamus, etc. The expression and change of HSP70-LI from 3 h to 30 days after irradiation followed the following rules: (1) Within 3 to 24 h, the dilated vessels with HSP70-LI endothelial cells were found at first, and a few lightly stained HSP70-LI neurons and glias were observed in the target and non-target regions; (2) In 3-7 days, darkly stained HSP70-LI neurons and glias were apparently increased and formed an expression peak. From 14 to 30 days, HSP70-LI cells were distinctly decreased and became weakly stained or negative. These results suggested that although the irradiation target of the gamma knife was localized, the response to irradiation occurred extensively.     

采用MDA-MB-231细胞膜进行表皮生长因子受体活性的检测

目的　探讨能否直接利用肿瘤细胞膜进行表皮生长因子受体 (Epidermalgrowthfactorreceptor,EGFR)催化活性检测。方法　首先筛选出EGFR基因表达水平相对较高的细胞株MDA MB 2 31,通过差速离心制备细胞膜 ,采用Westernblotting检测EGFR催化磷酸化的程度。结果　底物被磷酸化 ,加入特异性拮抗剂AG14 78后 ,磷酸化被抑制。结论　利用肿瘤细胞膜检测EGFR活性的设想是成立的 ,并且其方法简便、经济。     

IFN-γ在沙眼衣原体呼吸道感染中免疫防御机制的探讨

目的:检测与IFN-γ作用相关的酶吲哚胺2,3二氧化酶(IDO)、诱导性一氧化氮合成酶(iNOS)和NADPH氧化酶(ox)gp91在沙眼衣原体呼吸道感染中的表达及与机体防御的关系,探讨衣原体感染中IFN-γ免疫防御作用的机制.方法:用沙眼衣原体小鼠肺炎株(MoPn)通过鼻腔感染C57BL/6(H-2b)小鼠,用过氧化物酶连接的鼠抗衣原体脂多糖单抗染色HeLa 229细胞,检测衣原体在肺组织的生长;用RT-PCR检测衣原体感染后第7及14天小鼠肺组织IFN-γ、IDO、iNOS和gp91NADPH ox mRNA表达.结果:MoPn呼吸道感染后小鼠肺组织匀浆衣原体活性测定,于感染后第2天,HeLa 229细胞内可见有衣原体包涵体生长,IFU值增高,于感染后第7天IFU达最高水平,以后逐渐下降,至感染后21天基本恢复到基线水平.与未感染的对照组比较,Th1细胞因子IFN-γ于感染后第7天表达显著增高,感染后14天有所降低,但仍维持较高水平;同时衣原体感染可显著诱导与IFN-γ作用相关的三种酶IDO、iNOS和gp91 NADPH ox在小鼠肺组织的表达,感染后第7及14天,IDO,iNOS及gp91 NADPH ox的表达与对照组比较均有显著差异,其中IDO和gp91 NADPH ox于感染后第7天mRNA表达增高显著(P＜0.01),14天略有下降(P＜0.05).结论:衣原体呼吸道感染诱导Th1细胞因子IFN-γ mRNA高表达,参与宿主对衣原体的清除及机体免疫防御,此作用可能与其相应的酶IDO、iNOS和gp91 NADPH ox表达增高有关.     

不同浓度的臭氧对实验兔骨骼肌病理学的影响

目的 观察两种浓度的臭氧(03)对实验兔骨骼肌组织的病理变化的影响,以评估臭氧对肌纤维的氧化程度.方法 10只实验兔随机分为A、B两组.随机选择一侧大腿肌肉注射臭氧-氧气混合气体,A组为浓度50μg/ml,B组为浓度30μg/ml两组分别注射5 ml气体.注射臭氧后0.5、2 h和2周后分别对臭氧注射点、旁开1 cm和2 cm取活检组织行病理学光镜检查,对侧大腿相对应部位取活检作空白对照.结果 与空白对照组比较,病理光镜下显示A、B两组注射臭氧后0.5 h注射点、旁开1 cm见肌细胞肿胀,间隙变窄或不清,肌细胞边界不清,横纹紊乱,部分肌细胞坏死溶解,空泡变性;2 h后注射点、旁开1 cm处在肌细胞坏死溶解的基础上出现了肌细胞间隙和血管内炎症细胞浸润;2周后注射点、旁开1 cm切片显示肌细胞明显萎缩,大量纤维组织增生,部分伴有玻璃样变.上述3个时点的注射点旁开2 cm病理切片均未见异常.结论 两种浓度的臭氧肌肉注射后会产生程度相当的肌细胞损害,范围半径约2 cm,可能对炎性肌细胞或肌纤维化组织起治疗作用,2周后纤维组织损伤修复.     

自体骨膜游离移植修复关节软骨缺损进展

探讨自体骨膜游离移植修复关节软骨缺损的研究进展。从骨膜的解剖生理功能和骨膜再生软骨能力两方面进行分析,并阐述了关节内营养环境、关节活动、骨膜生发层不同朝向、年龄及手术技巧等因素对移植修复的影响。同时总结了该方法的临床应用状况、效果及存在的问题。实验及临床的研究证明自体骨膜游离移植是修复关节软骨缺损的重要手段,局部环境因素影响骨膜成软骨。     

纤维胆管镜治疗术后残余结石320例分析

（1）目的 总结320例胆管术后,经T管窦道纤维胆管镜治疗残余结石的经验。（2）方法 对320例胆管术后残余结石病人行纤维胆管镜取石,分析其临床表现并予以随访。（3）结果 结石取净287例,失败33例,（4）结论 纤维胆管镜对于术后胆管残余结石的治疗起着重要作用。     

药用辅料在制剂中的应用概述

药用辅料是药物制剂的基础材料的重要的组成部分,在制剂型和生产中起着关键作用,它不仅赋予药物一定剂型,并且与提高药物的疗效,降低毒副作用有很大的关系,因此,研究开发,合理应用辅仅可提高药物制剂质量和生产技术水平,而且可取得较大的社会及经济效益。     

Study of the mechanism of essential garlic oil inhibiting lnterleukin-1 α-induced monocyte adhesion to endothelial cells

Objective  

To observe the effects of essential garlic oil (EGO) on vascular cell adhesive molecule-1 (VCAM-1) expression of endothelial cells and monocyte-endothelial cell adhesion rate induced by interleukin-l_α(IL-l_α).