Induction of specific anti-actin antibodies and their measurement by ELISA technique.

Using the ELISA technique we have been able to quantify antibodies directed against actin and to follow the kinetics of antibody production. Specific anti-actin antisera have been raised in rabbits by immunization with chemically modified white muscle rabbit actin. Two or three dinitrophenyl groups linked per actin molecule were sufficient to break natural tolerance, while linkage of three phosphorylcholine groups to actin was not.     

抗人大肠癌单链抗体的构建、表达及其体内外生物学活性的检测

目的 将抗人大肠癌单克隆抗体ND-1(mAb)的VR和VL基因进行重组，构建和表达ND－1scFv，并对其在体内外的生物学活性进行检测。采用RT－PCR技术，从能够分泌mAb ND-1的鼠杂交瘤细胞中扩增VH和RL基因，通过重叠延伸拼接PCR在VH和VL基因间引入连接短肽，体外构构建ND－1scFv基因，并在大肠杆菌中表达。采用间接免疫荧光（IFA）EY IF工IMPG-1scFv的免疫学活性。用^99Tc^m标记ND－1scFv后，将偶联物给予荷瘤裸鼠，观察其在动物体内的显像及生物学分布。结果 SDS－PAGEW显示，重组蛋白Mr为30000，同预期结果一致。IFA及ELISA检测表明，ND－1scFv保留了与亲本抗体相近的免疫学活性，对表达相应抗原的靶细胞具有行异结合活性。体内放射免疫实验显示，^99Tc^m-ND-1scFv在荷瘤小鼠体内的生物学分布，呈明显的肿瘤积聚趋向，注入体内1h血中T／NT即在2．61。结论 获得免疫学活性良好的ND－1scFv，对荷瘤动物体内肿瘤的定位快速，准确，可望成为有效的肿瘤诊断和治疗的导向载体。     

Rapid determination of zygosity and common aneuploidies from amniotic fluid cells using quantitative fluorescent polymerase chain reaction following genetic amniocentesis in multiple pregnancies

Following second-trimester twin amniocentesis, we used quantitative fluorescent polymerase chain reaction (QF-PCR) assays and polymorphic small tandem repeats (STR) for rapid determination of zygosity and common aneuploidies from amniotic fluid (AF) cells in four pregnancies with like-sex twins, fused placentae and inconclusive chorionicity. The first and the second cases were suspected to have inadvertent sampling of the same amniotic cavity twice. The first case showed a dizygotic (DZ) pattern and repeat amniocentesis was thus avoided. The second case was monozygotic (MZ) and was complicated by discordant fetal growth and twin-twin transfusion syndrome. The third case was associated with a co-twin malformation, occipital encephalocele. DNA studies revealed MZ twinning with a discordant structural defect. The fourth case was associated with co-twin abnormalities of cystic hygroma and hydrops fetalis. DNA studies showed DZ twinning with discordant structural and chromosomal defects. The QF-PCR assay with STR has the advantages of rapid determination of zygosity and common aneuploidies in AF cells. This simple test appears to be useful in the instances of possible inadvertent puncture of the same amniotic cavity twice during amniocentesis and of discordant fetal structural and/or chromosomal abnormalities following genetic amniocentesis in multiple pregnancies with uncertain chorionicity.     

Clonorchis sinensis: molecular cloning and localization of myosin regulatory light chain

One cDNA clone was purified from an adult Clonorchis sinensis cDNA library, and its deduced polypeptide sequence was found to be homologous with myosin regulatory light chain (MRLC) of invertebrates and vertebrates. Two amino-acid residues, Thr and Ser, were conserved at the phosphorylation sites that regulate the function of MRLCs. Recombinant C. sinensis MRLC (rCsMRLC) protein was produced and purified from Escherichia coli, and mouse anti-CsMRLC immune sera recognized a protein of molecular weight 24 kDa from a soluble protein preparation of C. sinensis. The CsMRLC protein was immunohistochemically localized to the muscle fibers of the subtegumental muscle layer and to the muscles of oral and ventral suckers. However, the rCsMRLC protein proved to be less useful antigen for the serodiagnosis of human clonorchiasis.The nucleotide sequence reported herein was submitted to GenBank and assigned accession number AY519356.     

Setting out the frame conditions for feasible use of FFPE derived RNA

Introduction

The usage of formalin-fixed paraffin embedded (FFPE) tissue is characterized by its long shelf-life and simple handling. Therefore it is the most commonly available tissue specimen in routine diagnostics and histological studies. Formaldehyde fixation may result in RNA degradation and cross linking with proteins, while storage conditions also affect RNA integrity. The present study was designed to investigate the influence of these factors on RNA analysis.

Synthesis and Optical Properties of a New Series of Side‐Chain Poly(amic acid)s With p‐π Conjugation

Summary: After the condensation polymerization of benzoguanamine (BGA) and pyromellitic dianhydride (PMDA) under microwave irradiation, the resulting p‐π conjugate poly(amic acid) was grafted via the azo coupling reaction. The obtained side‐chain polymers were further grafted with TDI‐aliphatic alcohol derivatives and TDI‐aniline derivatives. The third‐order NLO coefficient and response time of PAA and graft polymers were measured by degenerated four wave mixing (DFWM) technique and their fluorescent properties were also investigated. All of the graft polymers have larger NLO coefficients and film‐formability than PAA. Their fluorescent properties were also changed by the different electronic effect of the side‐chains. The influences of the introduction of side‐chains, the side‐chain length and the electronic effect of the substituting groups on the azobenzol side‐chain to both optical properties of the polymers by varying the conjugation degree were investigated.

     

抗人卵巢癌×抗人CD3×抗CD28VH单链三特异抗体的胞内可溶表达、纯化及体外活性测定

目的　研究抗人卵巢癌 (ovariancarcinoma ,oc)×抗人CD3×抗CD2 8VH 单链三特异抗体(singlechaintrispecificantibody,scTsAb)在大肠杆菌中的可溶表达与纯化及纯化后产物的活性测定 ,从而为其应用于卵巢癌治疗的临床研究打下基础。方法　将已构建的scTsAb表达载体转化大肠杆菌BL2 1(DE3)Star菌株 ,采用低温 (30℃ )、低剂量IPTG(0 .2mmol L)诱导 ,进行胞内可溶表达。根据抗卵巢癌三特异抗体 (ocTsAb)等电点较高 (pI9.0 ) ,而菌体蛋白大多为酸性蛋白的特点 ,利用DEAE弱阴离子交换层析(pH8.0 )进行一步纯化 ,并利用ELISA及FACS的方法检测纯化后抗卵巢癌三特异抗体的活性。结果　(1)SDS PAGE鉴定低温诱导时可溶比例达到 5 6 %。 (2 )绝大多数菌体蛋白被DEAE层析柱吸附 ,而抗卵巢癌三特异抗体在穿透液中流出 ,SDS PAGE检测纯度达到 90 %。 (3)ELISA结果显示纯化后的抗卵巢癌三特异抗体与重组CD2 8纯抗原 ,Jurkat(CD3 )细胞膜提取抗原 ,SKOV3细胞膜提取抗原均有特异性结合。 (4 )FACS结果证明纯化后的抗卵巢癌三特异抗体与Jurkat(CD3 )活细胞、SKOV3活细胞有特异性结合。结论　低温诱导胞内可溶表达的抗人卵巢癌×抗人CD3×抗CD2 8VH 单链三特异抗体经弱阴离子交换层析一步纯化后仍保持原有免疫学活性 ,这     

Novel murine clonal cell lines either express slow or mixed (fast and slow) muscle markers following differentiation in vitro

We have investigated whether the phenotype of myogenic clones derived from satellite cells of different muscles from the transgenic immortomouse depended on muscle type origin. Clones derived from neonatal, or 6- to 12-week-old fast and slow muscles, were analyzed for myosin and enolase isoforms as phenotypic markers. All clones derived from slow-oxidative muscles differentiated into myotubes with a preferentially slow contractile phenotype, whereas some clones derived from rapid-glycolytic or neonatal muscles expressed both fast and slow myosin isoforms. Thus, muscle origin appears to bias myosin isoform expression in myotubes. The neonatal clone (WTt) was cultivated in various medium and substrate conditions, allowing us to determine optimized conditions for their differentiation. Matrigel allowed expressions of adult myosin isoforms, and an isozymic switch from embryonic alpha- toward muscle-specific beta-enolase, never previously observed in vitro. These cells will be a useful model for in vitro studies of muscle fiber maturation and plasticity.     

双重实时荧光定量PCR法鉴定克柔念珠菌和光滑念珠菌

目的 建立一种快速、灵敏、特异的鉴定克柔念珠菌和光滑念珠菌的双重实时荧光定量PCR方法.方法 以核糖体基因内转录间隔区Ⅱ(ITSⅡ)为靶目标,设计并合成分别针对克柔念珠菌、光滑念珠菌的种特异引物和探针.建立双重实时荧光定量PCR反应体系,并用该体系对呼吸道相关致病菌进行检测.鉴定结果与临床常规鉴定方法对照,评价其敏感度、特异度及重复性.结果 通过对100例样品的检测,结果显示该双重实时荧光定量PCR法检测标本的鉴定结果与常规鉴定方法的结果对照,特异度为100%,敏感度为100%;最小能检测到10个拷贝数的重组质粒;批内重复实验和批间重复实验结果均与常规鉴定方法结果相符.结论 双重荧光定量PCR法鉴定克柔念珠菌和光滑念珠菌,特异度和敏感度高,重复性好,且快速、简便,该方法将有助于念珠菌病的早期诊断和针对性治疗.     

儿童呼吸道腺病毒基因分型方法的建立及其应用

目的 利用PCR技术,建立引起儿童呼吸道感染的腺病毒的基因分型方法,便于推广和应用.方法 分析GenBank中不同型别腺病毒的六邻体基因序列特点,设计不同型腺病毒的特异性引物,以PCR方法进行基因分型,建立基因分型方法,并利用此方法对广州市2004年7月某幼儿园流行的腺病毒感染进行了基因分型.结果 建立了呼吸道腺病毒的基因分型方法.广州市2004年7月某幼儿园流行的腺病毒为3型腺病毒.结论 PCR方法可进行腺病毒的基因分型,且简便、结果可靠,便于推广应用.