TCRVβ7.1基因修饰T细胞对乳腺癌细胞杀伤作用的研究

目的：观察TCPVβ7．1基因转染前后正常人外周血淋巴细胞对乳腺癌细胞株杀伤活性的影响。方法：脂质体包裹PdWA3.1vβ7.1后转染健康人PBMC，流式细胞仪检测PdWA3.1Vβ7.1基因表达，改良MIT法检测TCRVβ7．1基因转染前后正常人外周血淋巴细胞对乳腺癌细胞株杀伤活性。结果：TCRVβ7．1基因转染可显著增加正常人PBMC该基因表达，转染前后正常人外周血淋巴细胞对乳腺癌细胞株杀伤活性有显著性差异。结论：用TCR基因修饰可明显提高正常人PBMC对乳腺癌细胞杀伤作用。     

Effects of luminal stimuli on polyamine metabolism in the small intestine of the rat: the role of enteric nerves

The aim of this study was to investigate to what extent polyamine metabolism in the small intestine of the rat is controlled by the enteric nervous system. Polyamine metabolism was followed by measuring the activity of ornithine decarboxylase (ODC) and in some instances also the content of polyamines (putrescine, spermidine and spermine). ODC activity in the intestine was increased when intraluminal pressure was increased and 3 h after placing cholera toxin in the intestinal lumen. Cholera toxin also increased the tissue putrescine content. Atropine or hexamethonium given i.v. did not influence the evoked changes of ODC activity. The pressure induced changes were not decreased by placing lidocaine on the serosal surface. On the other hand, the ODC activity of control segments were decreased by hexamethonium or atropine. The presence of glucose in the intestinal perfusate did not augment tissue ODC activity, neither did the heat stable enterotoxin from Escherichia coli (STa). It is concluded that the effect on polyamine metabolism evoked by luminal pressure or cholera toxin seems not to be mediated via nerves, while nerves seem to influence ODC activity during control conditions. The experiments with enterotoxins suggest that cAMP is the intracellular second messenger controlling intestinal ODC activity.     

Emigration of selected subsets of {gamma}{delta}+ T cells from the adult murine thymus

Cells bearing the form of the TCR make up only 1–3% ofT cells in the adult murine thymus and peripheral lymphold organs.Evidence from studies of nude mice suggests that the developmentof at least some T cells is thymus dependent; however, untilnow it has not been directly demonstrated that cells are exportedfrom the thymus. In this paper we have used the technique oflabelling thymocytes in vivo with FITC, followed by flow cytometrlcanalysis to trace cells emigrating from the thymus to the spleen.Using this approach we have been able to demonstrate for thefirst time that T cells are exported from the adult murinethymus to the spleen. We also demonstrate that the cells emigratingto the spleen are a selected subset of thymocytes being heatstable antigen positive, Thy-1⁺, and expressing low levels ofCD44 (Pgp-1). In addition, investigation of TCR V; gene usageamong adult ⁺ thymocytes, recent emigrants, and spleen cells,indicated a selective emigration of cells expressing certainVgenes.     

Resistant Starch Production and Glucose Release from Pre‐Prepared Chilled Food: The SPUD Project

With an increasing prevalence of diabetes worldwide, effective dietary strategies for blood glucose control are crucial. As carbohydrates make up approximately 50% of the diet, it is neither practical nor advisable to avoid them altogether. Most of the carbohydrate in the diet is derived from starch, found in potatoes, pasta, rice and bread. These foods are often processed in some way before consumption, yet little is known about the effects processing, such as chilling and reheating, has on the glycaemic response, particularly when the food is consumed in the context of a mixed meal. This article introduces the SPUD project, a BBSRC DRINC‐funded initiative. Taking the potato as the model carbohydrate, this project will investigate, via in vitro and in vivo studies, the effects of domestic food processing techniques on the glycaemic response. A final study, utilising intrinsically labelled potato and a dual stable isotope methodology, will model glucose flux data to determine the underlying mechanisms of action.     

Osteogenic potential of cultured bone marrow stromal cells transfected with transforming growth factor β1 genein vitro

Summary To study the osteogenic potential of cultured bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) transfected with transforming growth factor β₁ (TGF-β₁) genein vitro, cultured BMSCs were transfected with the complexes of pcDNA₃-TGF-β₁ and Lipofectamine Reagentin vitro. The cell proliferation was detected by MTT method and the morphological features of transfected BMSCs was observed. ALP stains and PNP method were used to measure ALP activity. In addition, the collagen type I propeptides and mineralized matrixes were examined by immunohistochemical staining and tetracycline fluorescence labeling respectively. The morphological and biological characters of the transfected BMSCs were similar to those of osteoblasts and the cell proliferation was promoted. The cell layer displayed strong positive reaction for ALP stains and immunohistochemical staining. ALP activity and collagen type I expression increased remarkably after transfection. Mineralized matrixes formed earlier and more in transfected BMSCs as compared with control group. It is concluded that transfecting with TGF-β₁ gene could promote the osteogenic potential of cultured BMSCs.     

HBV 基因T1862突变真核表达载体的构建及在Cos7细胞中的表达

目的研究HBV T1862变异的生物学意义。方法采用分子生物学方法,构建HBV前C/C基因EB病毒真核表达载体,利用体外定点突变技术诱导前C/C基因T1862变异,经PCR-RFLP初筛并经测序终鉴定出阳性克隆后,以脂质体介导方法将突变前后的重组质粒转染Cos7细胞, 以ELISA 检测HBeAg的表达量。结果未突变的重组质粒可稳定表达HBeAg,突变后的重组质粒未能检测到HBeAg表达。结论 HBV前C/C基因1862点突变的真核表达载体的构建,为体外研究该点突变引起HBV的一系列生物学改变奠定基础。     

钙调蛋白基因缺陷HIS3酵母菌株的构建和鉴定

目的：构建白念珠菌钙调蛋白基因（CMD1）缺陷HS3酵母菌体,为进一步探讨钙调蛋白基因突变对真菌生长周期及致病性的影响奠定基础。方法：首先将含cmd1::TRP1置换序列的质粒I转化二倍体酵母菌株YPH501(his3trplural）,经Soutthern印迹法筛选出含TRP1序列的菌株。其次,将含CMD1序列的质粒Ⅱ转化以上TRP1阳性菌株,进行减数分裂后选择得到TRP1阳性酵母菌株单倍体。最后,将含trp1:HIS3置换序列质粒Ⅲ转化上述TRP1阳性单倍体菌株,用不含His培养基培养得到钙调蛋白基因缺陷HIS3酵母菌株。结果：经Southern印迹法证实cmd1：TRP1基因置换克隆;减数分裂后选择得到了TRP1阳性酵母菌株单倍体;质粒Ⅲ转化单倍体后经不含His培养基培养得到CMD1缺陷HIS3菌株,接种于不含Trp倍养基上未见有菌落生长,说明质粒Ⅲ转化单倍体后已将his3TRP1转换成HIS3trp1。结论：成功构建了钙调蛋白基因缺陷HIS3酵母菌株,基因型为cmd1trp1HIS3。     

锰超氧化物歧化酶过表达对H2O2诱导PC12细胞凋亡的影响

目的 揭示锰超氧化物歧化酶（MnSOD）在H2O2诱导PC12细胞凋亡中的作用及机制。方法 转染人正义和反义MnSOD基因的PC12细胞,用50 mmol H2O2攻击已转染的细胞系,并采用MTT法、流式细胞术和 Hoechst染色方法研究H2O2的细胞毒作用。结果 转染正义MnSOD的细胞比原细胞的MnSOD酶活性提高1.3倍,而转染反义MnSOD细胞的酶活性降低67%。结论 H2O2对PC12细胞毒作用是通过诱发PC12细胞凋亡作用来实现的;MnSOD具有抑制H2O2诱导PC12细胞凋亡作用,涉及线粒体的损伤,导致氧化还原失衡继而诱发细胞凋亡。     

非病毒载体法转染野生型P^53基因对肺癌细胞生长特性的影响

目的：研究非病毒载体法基因转染的最适条件及其潜在价值。方法：利用脂质体介导和配体定向法将带有野生型Ｐ＾５３基因（Ｗｔ－Ｐ＾５３）ｃＤＮＡ的质粒引入细胞,用直接镜检、软琼脂培养、四甲基偶氮唑（ＭＴＴ）法和乳酸脱氢酶法等研究细胞生长特性的改变情结果：绝大多数细胞被转染,肿瘤细胞生长受到明显抑制而发生凋亡。结论：本方法对于基因体外转染是可行的,并且有可能将来用于小细胞肺癌的Ｐ＾５３基因治疗。