半乳糖凝集素1蛋白及其生物学功能

半乳糖凝集素1(Galectin-1)是一种分子质量约为14 ku的β-糖结合蛋白,是动物凝集素家族的成员之一。作为多种癌症的诊断指标,治疗癌症的新突破口,对Galectin-1的研究备受关注。此外,Galectin-1分布广泛,与多种正常生物功能相关,如细胞生长、神经修复、血管再生、软骨形成等。现阶段,关于Galectin-1在鹿茸再生中的研究很少,但鹿茸再生中许多过程与Galectin-1的功能高度相关。与肿瘤同样高速生长且高表达Galectin-1的鹿茸组织并不发生癌变,这可能对癌症的研究有所启发。为了寻找治疗癌症的新方法,解释鹿茸再生机制,了解Galectin-1蛋白在肿瘤和鹿茸中的功能研究进展至关重要,文章就其进行了综述。     

Comparing the osteogenic potential of canine mesenchymal stem cells derived from adipose tissues, bone marrow, umbilical cord blood, and Wharton's jelly for treating bone defects

Alternative sources of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) for replacing bone marrow (BM) have been extensively investigated in the field of bone tissue engineering. The purpose of this study was to compare the osteogenic potential of canine MSCs derived from adipose tissue (AT), BM, umbilical cord blood (UCB), and Wharton''s jelly (WJ) using in vitro culture techniques and in vivo orthotopic implantation assays. After canine MSCs were isolated from various tissues, the proliferation and osteogenic potential along with vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) production were measured and compared in vitro. For the in vivo assay, MSCs derived from each type of tissue were mixed with β-tricalcium phosphate and implanted into segmental bone defects in dogs. Among the different types of MSCs, AT-MSCs had a higher proliferation potential and BM-MSCs produced the most VEGF. AT-MSCs and UCB-MSCs showed greater in vitro osteogenic potential compared to the other cells. Radiographic and histological analyses showed that all tested MSCs had similar osteogenic capacities, and the level of new bone formation was much higher with implants containing MSCs than cell-free implants. These results indicate that AT-MSCs, UCB-MSCs, and WJ-MSCs can potentially be used in place of BM-MSCs for clinical bone engineering procedures.     

CRISPR系统促进脂肪干细胞成骨分化与抑制成脂分化的研究

本研究旨在优化组织培养法分离小鼠脂肪间充质干细胞（adipose-derived stem cells,ASCs）,为研究成骨分化和成脂分化在间充质干细胞分化过程中的相互影响奠定基础。通过细胞形态学观察、细胞生长曲线和流式仪器检测所分离获得的间充质干细胞的特性,利用CRISPR-dCas9系统在快速促进间充质干细胞成骨分化的前提下观察其对成脂分化的影响,并通过生化染色、实时荧光定量PCR和免疫细胞学等手段进行分析。结果显示,接种3~5 d后可见细胞从组织块周围爬出,光镜下可见细胞形态多为成纤维细胞样的梭形细胞,且形态单一均匀,具有较高的爬出率,可以大大提高脂肪间充质干细胞的分离效率;通过CRISPR-dCas9系统激活Runx2和Osterix基因后可以促进间充质干细胞的成骨分化,实时荧光定量PCR及油红O染色结果显示,CRISPR-dCas9系统可以同时抑制间充质干细胞的成脂分化;通过CRISPR-dCas9-KRAB系统同时抑制成骨相关基因Runx2和Osterix后可以促进成脂分化。本研究利用组织贴壁法成功获得了高纯度的脂肪间充质干细胞,具有间充质干细胞的特性和分化能力;利用CRISPR系统可以同时过表达Runx2和Osterix两个基因,可以在进成骨分化的同时抑制成脂分化,表明成脂分化和成骨分化的相关性,为基因编辑在间充质干细胞诱导分化和临床应用方面提供了新的思路和方法。     

Principles of peripheral blood mononuclear cell apheresis in a preclinical canine model of hematopoietic cell transplantation

BACKGROUND: Preclinical studies of peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) transplantation conducted in a well-established canine hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) model have been successfully translated to human patients over the past 5 decades. OBJECTIVE: We retrospectively investigated the safety and feasibility of PBMC apheresis in the canine model of HCT by analyzing apheresis parameters, cell yields, and the impacts of donor-related and apheresis-related variables on collection yields and donor stability. ANIMALS: One hundred and twenty dogs that underwent PBMC aphereses were evaluated. METHODS: Aphereses were performed with a COBE Spectra blood separator and a central dual-lumen catheter, with or without recombinant canine granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (rcG-CSF) stem cell mobilization. RESULTS: Aphereses from dogs not given rcG-CSF yielded an average volume of 280 +/- 42 mL containing an average of 15,086 +/- 9,834 leukocytes/mL. Aphereses from dogs given rcG-CSF yielded an average volume of 261 +/- 55 mL containing an average of 39,711 +/- 24,488 leukocytes/mL. Higher pre-apheresis white blood cell (WBC) counts correlated with higher apheresis WBC yields (R=0.50, P<.0001). The correlations of collection time, inlet volume, and collection flow rate on WBC yields were statistically significant but only weak to moderate in magnitude (R=0.34, P=.0001; R=0.38, P=.0006; R=0.26, P=.002, respectively) as were the correlations of collection time and inlet volume on collection volumes (R=0.30, P=.002; R=0.42, P<.0001, respectively). All dogs recovered promptly after PBMC aphereses and catheter removal, without complications. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPORTANCE: These data may be useful for translating PBMC apheresis technology to the field of veterinary oncology for the treatment of dogs with hematologic malignancies.     

鸡ES细胞体外定向诱导分化特性的研究

旨在探索鸡胚胎干细胞(ES细胞)体外定向诱导的多向分化潜能.分离鸡X期胚盘细胞,体外培养传代,经鉴定后,采用地塞米松(DEX)、β-甘油磷酸钠(β-GP)和维生素C(VitC)诱导ES细胞向成骨细胞分化;采用维甲酸(RA)、3-异丁基-1-甲基黄嘌呤(IBMX)诱导ES细胞向神经元样细胞分化;采用DEX、胰岛素、IBMX诱导ES细胞向脂肪细胞分化,比较不同浓度组合诱导剂的诱导效果,分别用Von Kossa's染色法、甲苯胺蓝染色法、免疫组化法、油红O染色法和RT-PCR鉴定诱导产生的细胞.结果显示,ES细胞被诱导3～21 d后,分化为成骨细胞,诱导率为40％～72％;被诱导4～7 d后,分化为神经元样细胞,诱导率为71％～84％;被诱导2～21 d后,分化为脂肪细胞,油红O染色阳性,并表达PPARγ基因.结果表明,在体外条件下,ES细胞可被特异的化学物质定向诱导分化为成骨细胞、神经元样细胞和脂肪细胞,具有多向分化潜能.     

蒙古羊羊水源干细胞分离培养及其成骨分化研究

试验旨在建立羊水源干细胞系并对其诱导形成成骨细胞的潜能进行研究。在胎牛血清浓度为15%的条件下对羊水源干细胞进行建系,并检测其类胚体形成能力;检测不同代数细胞的干细胞标志基因Oct-4、SH2、SSEA-1、Nanog、HLA-ABC、CD117的表达情况;利用地塞米松、β-甘油磷酸钠、抗坏血酸等因子进行诱导。结果表明,羊水源干细胞在体外可以持续增殖,悬浮培养形成的类胚体表达三胚层相关标记基因,经诱导可形成成骨细胞。试验成功分离了蒙古羊的羊水源干细胞并建系,且其具有向成骨细胞分化的潜能。     

Decreased expression of p63, a regulator of epidermal stem cells, in the chronic laminitic equine hoof

Reasons for performing study: Abnormal epidermal stem cell regulation may contribute to the pathogenesis of equine chronic laminitis. Objective: To analyse the involvement of p63, a regulator of epidermal stem cell proliferative potential, in chronic laminitis. Methods: Epidermal tissues from skin, coronet and lamellae of the dorsal foot were harvested from 5 horses with chronic laminitis and 5 control horses. Tissues were analysed using histopathology, immunofluorescence microscopy and quantitative immunoblotting Results: Hoof lamellae of laminitic horses had a lower frequency of p63 positive cells than control lamellae, particularly in the distal region. Quantitative immunoblotting confirmed reduced p63 expression in the laminitic distal lamellar region. The decreased p63 expression in laminitic epidermal lamellae was most apparent in the abaxial region adjacent to the hoof wall and highly associated with the formation of terminally differentiated, dysplastic and hyperkeratotic epidermis in this region, whereas lamellae from control horses maintained high p63 expression throughout the axial‐abaxial axis. Conclusions: Expression of p63 in equine skin resembles that reported in other species, including man and rodents, suggesting that p63 can serve as a marker for the proliferative potential of equine epidermal stem cells. p63 expression was significantly lower in the chronic laminitic hoof than in that of control horses, suggesting laminitic hoof epithelium has more limited proliferative potential with a shift towards differentiation. This may reflect reduced activity of epidermal stem cells in laminitic hoof. It is proposed that p63 contributes to the maintenance of hoof lamellae and that misregulation of p63 expression may lead to epidermal dysplasia during lamellar wedge formation. Potential relevance: This study suggests that loss of epidermal stem cells contributes to the pathogenesis of equine laminitis. Autologous transplantation of p63‐positive epidermal stem cells from unaffected regions may have regenerative therapeutic potential for laminitic horses.     

日粮中添加不同比例木薯茎叶对海南黑山羊生长性能、血清生化指标和养分表观消化率的影响

试验旨在研究将晒干的木薯茎叶以不同比例与精料混合制成的全混合日粮对海南黑山羊生长性能、血清生化指标和养分表观消化率的影响。选择20只海南黑山羊,分成4组（Ⅰ、Ⅱ、Ⅲ、Ⅳ组）,每组5只羊（3公2母）,Ⅰ、Ⅱ、Ⅲ、Ⅳ组的精料与木薯茎叶比例分别为3：7、4：6、5：5、6：4,试验期60 d。结果显示,Ⅲ组海南黑山羊的平均日增重（ADG）、平均日采食量（ADFI）均高于其他3组,且Ⅲ组ADG显著高于Ⅰ组（P<0.05）;除了Ⅰ组谷丙转氨酶（ALT）显著高于Ⅳ组（P<0.05）外,其他血清生化指标在各组间差异均不显著（P>0.05）;Ⅲ组的饲料养分表观消化率均最高,且均呈Ⅰ组到Ⅲ组逐渐升高,Ⅳ组降低的趋势。综合以上结果,海南黑山羊育肥羊日粮中木薯茎叶与精料的适宜比例为5：5,在此基础上,也可适当降低精料含量,增加木薯茎叶含量,以达到降低饲养成本的目的,但建议木薯茎叶添加比例不宜超过60%。     

哺乳类精原干细胞体外培养影响因素

精原干细胞为体内天然干细胞，如能体外培养建系或建立其长期培养系统，将会极大地促进精原干细胞移植，转基因等技术的实际应用，也会给体外研究细胞的发育分化提供很好的材料，影响精原干细胞外存活，增殖的因素很多，该文主要综述了基本培养基的选择、血清和添加剂，激素和维生素的应用及SCF、LIF、bFGF等生长因子的作用等，以期促进精原干细胞的研究。     

褪黑素的添加减轻猪精原干细胞的氧化损伤

旨在研究褪黑素(melatonin,MT)对体外培养猪精原干细胞(spermatogonial stem cells,SSCs)的作用机制.本研究采集3头7日龄健康大白公猪睾丸,利用差速贴壁法获得SSCs.后经形态学观察、碱性磷酸酶染色、标记基因检测及免疫荧光染色鉴定后以SSCs作为试验材料,设置MT浓度梯度(0、50...