大鼠“延髓内脏带”内SP受体的分布及其形态学特征

为了探讨ＳＰ受体（ＳＰＲ）阳性结构在大鼠延髓内脏带（ＭＶＺ）的分布和形态学特征及其与ＴＨ阳性神经元的关系，用免疫组织化学方法系统观察了大鼠延髓。结果表明，大鼠ＭＶＺ有较密集的ＳＰＲ样阳性结构分布，与ＳＰ样阳性结构的分布基本一致。ＳＰＲ样阳性胞体与纤维染色有浓有淡，胞体大小、形态各异，纤维大体分为３类，即羊毛型、光滑型和串珠型，有的ＳＰＲ阳性终末伸入第四脑室和延髓中央管及血管腔，说明ＳＰＲ阳性终末与脑脊液、血液之间存在某种信息交流。用ＳＰＲ和酪氨酸羟化酶（ＴＨ）双重免疫组织化学染色证实有的神经元为ＳＰＲ／ＴＨ双重染色阳性     

SIGN-R1, a novel C-type lectin expressed by marginal zone macrophages in spleen,mediates uptake of the polysaccharide dextran

The marginal zone macrophages of the spleen are implicated in the clearance of polysaccharides, but underlying mechanisms need to be pinpointed. SIGN-R1 is one of five recently identified mouse genes that are homologous to human DC-SIGN and encode a single, external, C-terminal C-type lectin domain. We find that a polyclonal antibody to a specific SIGN-R1 peptide reacts primarily and strongly with a subset of macrophages in the marginal zone of spleen and lymph node medulla. In both sites, SIGN-R1 exists primarily in an aggregated form, resistant to dissociation into monomers upon boiling in SDS under reducing conditions. Upon transfection into three different cell lines, high-mol.-wt forms bearing SIGN-R1 are expressed, as well as reactivity with ER-TR9, a mAb previously described to react selectively with marginal zone macrophages. SIGN-R1-expressing macrophages preferentially sequester dextrans following i.v. injection. Likewise, when phagocytic cells are enriched from spleen and tested in culture, dextran is selectively endocytosed by a subset of very large SIGN-R1(+) cells representing approximately 5% of total released macrophages. Uptake of FITC-dextran by these macrophages in vivo and in vitro is blocked by ER-TR9 and polyclonal anti-SIGN-R1 antibodies. Following transfection with SIGN-R1, cell lines become competent to endocytose dextrans. The dextran localizes primarily to compartments lacking transferrin receptor and the LAMP-1 CD107a panlysosomal antigen. Therefore, SIGN-R1 mediates the uptake of dextran polysaccharides, and it is predominantly expressed in the macrophages of the splenic marginal zone and lymph node medulla.     

Follicular hyperplasia presenting with a marginal zone pattern in a reactive lymph node lesion

Histologically, the marginal zone pattern of the lymph node is characterized by lymphoid follicles with three distinct layers. The inner layer is composed of follicular center zones, the middle layer of darkly stained mantle zones, and the outer layer of marginal zones. However, the marginal zone pattern is rarely seen in reactive lymph nodes except for mesenteric lymph nodes. We describe the clinicopathologic, immunohistochemical and genotypic findings of six cases of reactive follicular hyperplasia exhibiting the marginal zone pattern. The patients comprised three males and three females (age range 24 to 63 years; medium 56 years). Follow-up data were obtained from five patients. None of them developed malignant lymphomas during the follow-up period of from 5 to 204 months (median 68 months). Histologically, the lesion was characterized by numerous lymphoid follicles and partial distortion of lymph node structure. Varying degrees of progressive transformation of the germinal center (PTGC) were noted in the four cases. The marginal zone pattern was observed in some or most of the lymphoid follicles including PTGC. The marginal zone B cells were small to medium-sized lymphocytes with round or slightly indented nuclei and a broad rim of pale cytoplasm. Some of them had a monocytoid appearance. They were CD20+, CD79a+, sIgM+/-, sIgD-, CD5-, CD10-, CD21-, CD23-, CD43-, CD45RO-, Bcl-6-, cyclin D1-, EMA- and p53-. A portion of them were Bcl-2 positive. Occasional large lymphoid cells with round or indented nuclei and moderate amounts of cytoplasm were observed in the marginal zone in four cases. These large lymphoid cells were usually CD20 positive, but Bcl-6 negative. A small number of them contained polytypic intracytoplasmic immunoglobulins. The polytypic nature of B lymphocytes was demonstrated by immunohistochemistry and polymerase chain reaction. Recognition of unusual marginal zone hyperplasia in reactive lymph node lesions is important to avoid confusion with nodal involvement in various low-grade B cell lymphomas presenting a marginal zone distribution pattern.     

骨髓基质细胞促进永久性局灶性脑缺血大鼠脑室下区的神经发生

目的 探讨移植骨髓基质细胞(BMSCs)对永久性局灶性脑缺血大鼠脑室下区(SVZ)细胞增殖的影响及其增殖细胞类型分析. 方法制作永久性局灶性脑缺血大鼠模型,分为空白对照组(MCAO)、PBS对照组(MCAO PBS)和治疗组(MCAO BMSCs),每组动物再分为脑缺血后7d和14d亚组.空白对照组不予处理,PBS对照组在脑缺血后1d移植PBS,治疗组在脑缺血后1d移植BMSCs.用Zausinger六分法检测神经功能恢复情况;注射5-溴脱氧鸟嘧啶核苷(BrdU)标记SVZ的新增殖细胞,免疫荧光双重标记检测新增殖细胞的类型. 结果在脑缺血后7d和14d,与两个对照组相比,治疗组的神经功能评分较高,有显著性差异(P<0.05);脑缺血后14d,治疗组的大鼠患侧SVZ的BrdU阳性细胞较其余两组高,存在显著差异(P<0.05);免疫荧光双重标记显示,新增殖细胞表达神经元和星形胶质细胞的标志物,提示新增殖细胞为神经元和神经胶质细胞的混合体. 结论 BMSCs可以改善永久性局灶性脑缺血大鼠的神经功能,其机制可能与促进SVZ的神经细胞增殖有关.     

Recirculating and germinal center B cells differentiate into cells responsive to polysaccharide antigens

Antibodies against bacterial capsular polysaccharides play a critical protective role. Responses to these antigens can occur without the help or control of T cells and are associated with marginal zone (MZ) B cells. Capsular antigens are diverse and some cross-react with self-carbohydrate epitopes. This diversity may explain the recruitment of non-autoreactive recirculating B cells and memory B cells to the MZ in addition to other B cells, some of which are weakly autoreactive cells, that are recruited to the MZ without entering the recirculating pool. To test whether memory B cells respond to polysaccharide-based antigens, mice with hapten-specific memory B cells were challenged with hapten-polysaccharide. Hapten-specific plasma cells producing high affinity antibody with Ig V-region mutations were induced. To test whether naive recirculating B cells can form MZ cells that respond to polysaccharide, recirculating B cells from lymph nodes were transferred into Rag-1-deficient mice. MZ cells differentiated from the donor cells without proliferation or T cell help and responded to polysaccharide-based antigen. The differentiation of B cells both from germinal centers and the recirculating pool to the MZ phenotype is likely to make an important contribution to the repertoire of B cells that respond to polysaccharide antigens.     

Electrophysiological neurodifferentiation of subventricular zone-derived precursor cells following stroke

Stroke in rodents is associated with increased neurogenesis and the migration of newborn neurons to sites of brain ischemia, where they may participate in repair and recovery. To determine if neurogenesis following stroke yields functional new neurons, we labeled neuronal precursors in the mouse subventricular zone (SVZ) with a lentivirus-green fluorescent protein vector, produced stroke by occluding the middle cerebral artery, and detected newborn neurons 8 weeks later by fluorescence microscopy. Patch-clamp studies on fluorescent neurons in the cortical region surrounding infarction showed tetrodotoxin-sensitive Na⁺ action potentials and spontaneous excitatory post-synaptic currents, suggesting that ischemia led to functional neurogenesis with synaptic integration. These findings support the hypothesis that enhancing endogenous neurogenesis after stroke might have therapeutic benefit.     

Anterior tibial artery and its actual projection on the lateral aspect of the tibia: a cadaveric study

The anterior tibial artery (ATA) is at risk of injury during high tibial osteotomy, Ilizarov wire placement, pin placement in external fixation, or proximal locking screw insertion, as the artery is not visualized intraoperatively. The ATA is anchored to the oval foramen of the interosseous membrane on the proximal tibia by the deep fascia and recurrent genicular vascular branches. Segment 1 (from the bifurcation of the popliteal artery to the level of the interosseous foramen) and the proximal part of segment 2 (from the interosseous foramen to the level where the artery crosses the anterior border of the tibia) may be damaged when pin, wire or screw placement is directed posterolaterally at that level. Distally, a straight mediolateral pin or Ilizarov wires may lacerate the artery. Segment 2 of the ATA descends against the interosseous membrane in its proximal part, which is projected on the posterior third of the tibia relative to the sagittal plane; in its middle part, it runs close to the lateral cortex of the tibia, it is projected on the middle third of the tibia; in its distal part it runs gradually towards the anterior third of the tibia and contacts with the anterior third of the tibial cortical surface. This information may help reduce risk of injury to the ATA during high tibial osteotomy, external fixation and pin placement or insertion of locking screws.     

脑缺血大鼠大脑皮层和室管膜下区细胞增殖及巢蛋白表达

目的:探讨脑缺血损伤对大鼠脑皮层和室管膜下区细胞增殖及巢蛋白表达的影响。方法:采用大鼠局灶性脑缺血模型,观察大脑皮层和室管膜下区的细胞增殖及巢蛋白阳性细胞表达。结果:脑缺血大鼠室管膜下区细胞增殖明显增加,巢蛋白阳性细胞表达也显著增加;大脑皮层细胞增殖无明显改变,但巢蛋白阳性细胞表达则明显增加。结论:脑缺血损伤可激活室管膜下区与大脑皮层神经干细胞。提示脑缺血大鼠室管膜下区与大脑皮层的神经干细胞可能参与脑缺血损伤的神经修复过程。     

After chemotherapy,functional humoral response capacity is restored before complete restoration of lymphoid compartments

Chemotherapy has, besides the beneficial effects, several adverse effects. Suppression of the immune system is one of the most important problems. Infections caused by encapsulated bacteria like Streptococcus pneumoniae are responsible for a major part of infectious problems during and after treatment. The splenic marginal zone is essential in the initiation of an immune response to encapsulated bacteria. In this study, we analysed the effects of three different cytostatic agents on humoral immune responses. We found a reduced, but detectable immune response capacity at two days after treatment although the marginal zone B cell population is severely reduced at this time point. Twenty-four days after cessation of treatment, the immune response capacity was largely restored although lymphoid compartments were still not completely restored at that time point. Apparently, the presence of only few marginal zone B cells is sufficient to evoke a rise in antibody titres and although antibody titre increases are low, even small rises are most likely clinically relevant.     

损毁单侧黑质-纹状体通路的大鼠SVZ、纹状体和黑质神经前体细胞的变化

研究成年大鼠脑室下区 (SVZ)神经前体细胞 (neural precursors)在黑质 -纹状体通路损伤后的反应 ,本研究用 6-羟多巴胺单侧纹状体注射以损毁黑质 -纹状体通路 ,损毁 10 d后腹腔注射 Brd U ,连续 4d,每日两次 ;在 SVZ、纹状体和黑质部位用免疫组化方法检测 Brd U、nestin以及 GFAP阳性细胞。结果显示 :(1) 6-羟多巴胺损毁黑质 -纹状体通路后 ,伤侧 SVZ的 Brd U阳性细胞数明显增多 ,并成簇分布 ;nestin和 GFAP阳性细胞数也增多 ,但以 GF AP阳性细胞增多明显 ;(2 )伤侧纹状体可见大量 Br-d U、GFAP以及少量 nestin阳性细胞分布 ,而健侧只有少量 GFAP阳性细胞 ;(3 )伤侧可见 Brd U阳性细胞在 SVZ和纹状体之间呈条带样分布 ;(4 )伤侧黑质除酪氨酸羟化酶阳性神经元减少外 ,未见 Brd U、GFAP和 nestin阳性细胞表达。上述结果表明 ,6-羟多巴胺损毁黑质 -纹状体通路后 ,SVZ神经前体细胞活动增强 ,有向纹状体迁移的趋势。