CD36/Src/ERK pathway is involved in process of monocyte differentiation into macrophages

AIM To investigate the role of fatty acid translocase (FAT/CD36) on differentiation of monocytes to macrophages. METHODS Human monocyte THP-1 cells were treated with phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA) at 0, 100 and 200 μg /L. Small interfering RNA (siRNA) targeting CD36 (siCD36) was employed to knock down the expression of CD36 in THP-1 cells. The CD36 over-expression (CD36OE) cell line was constructed by transfection with a recombinant lentivirus containing CD36 cDNA. Optical microscopy and crystal violet staining were used to detect the monocyte morphological changes and adhesion ability. The protein expression of CD36 was measured by flow cytometry and Western blot. The mRNA levels of CD36, CD11b and CD80 were detected by real-time PCR. The protein levels of extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK） and Src tyrosine kinase were determined by Western blot. RESULTS The cellular adhesiveness of THP-1 cells was elevated in the process of monocytes differentiation, and the expression of CD36 was increased in this process as well (P<0.01). siCD36 was transfected into the THP-1 cells (CD36i group) and the silencing efficiency was approximately 80%. The cell surface area and cellular adhesiveness were significantly decreased in CD36i group compared with scrambled siRNA (NCi) group (P<0.01). The mRNA levels of CD11b and CD80 were decreased in CD36i group compared with NCi group (P<0.01). The cell surface area and cellular adhesiveness were increased in CD36OE group compared with empty vector (vector) group (P<0.05). The mRNA levels of CD11b and CD80 were increased in CD36OE group compared with vector group (P<0.01). The phosphorylation levels of ERK and Src were decreased in CD36i group compared with NCi group (P<0.05). CONCLUSION CD36 promotes the differentiation of human monocyte THP-1 cells to macrophages by increasing the phosphorylation of Src and further activating ERK.     

Histopathological observation of cerebral cortex and hippocampus in the mouse with synthetic vascular dementia

AIM:To observe pathomorphological changes in cerebral cortex and hippocampus in the mouse with synthetic vascular dementia.METHODS:The synthetic vascular dementia model was produced in the mouse. Animals were killed 7 d, 15 d, and 30 d after the operation, brain tissues were removed and embedded in paraffin. Section of 8μm thickness were stained with hematoxylin-eosin(HE)and Nissl methods, and observed with light microscope.RESULTS:The cerebral cortex in the mouse became thinner on the seventh day, karyopyknosis in partial nervous cells was formed, the number of local neurons was reduced, sieve structure was observed, and glial cells pro liferated, with the similar results 15 d and 30 d afteroperation.Model mouseπs hippocampal cells in CA₁ area were reduced and almost disappeared 30 d after operation.At the same time, glial cells were abundantly proliferated, tu bercles were formed.Cells in CA₂, CA₃ area were also reduced and hippocampal sclerosis occurred.CONCLUSION:Delayed necrosis of hippocampal pyramidal cells may be the pathological basis of ischemia cerebral vascular dementia.     

Effect of cyclophosphamide on proliferation and apoptosis of rat mesangial cells in vitro

AIM:To investigate the effect of cyclophosphamide(CTX) on proliferation and apoptosis of mesangial cells(GMC) of rat in vitro. METHODS:GMC proliferat ion was detected by MTT method,GMC apoptosis was examined by inverted microscopy for phase-contract and fluoroscopy and flow cytometry analysis.The levels of Fas and Bcl-2 were also detected by immunohistology. RESULTS:The proliferation of GMC were inhibited by CTX, methylprednisolone(MP), low molecular weight heparin(LMWH). Apoptosis of GMC was induced by CTX, the apoptosis rate of GMC was 8.2%, and the Fas level was increased. CONCLUSION:CTX could inhibit proliferation and induce apoptosis of GMC possibly by enhancing the Fas level.     

泰山螭霖鱼原始生殖细胞的发生及性腺分化规律的研究

通过光镜、电镜及PAS法对泰山螭霖鱼原始生殖细胞的发生、迁移及性腺分化规律进行了研究。结果表明,原始生殖细胞最早出现于受精后11 h的原肠早期;6日龄,生殖嵴形成;20日龄,原始生殖细胞迁移到生殖嵴中,与生殖嵴共同组成原始性腺;60日龄,原始性腺开始分化。卵巢的分化时间早于精巢。电镜下观察到泰山螭霖鱼原始生殖细胞核膜附近有生殖质存在。原始生殖细胞的PAS反应呈阳性。     

几种黏膜免疫佐剂对鸡小肠IgA分泌细胞的影响

分别在新城疫Ⅳ系弱毒苗中添加黏膜免疫佐剂乳酸杆菌、CpG DNA、重组IL-2、氟化钠和大豆黄酮，经口免疫鸡后，研究十二指肠、空肠、Peyer’s斑单位面积IgA分泌细胞的变化。首先提纯鸡IgA和制备兔抗鸡IgA血清，然后应用免疫组化技术显示鸡小肠IgA分泌细胞。结果表明，在免疫后第3周、第5周乳酸杆菌组比新城疫组（ND）极显著增加各段小肠IgA分泌细胞的数量（P〈0．01）；CpGDNA、重组IL-2和大豆黄酮在整个免疫期内均明显增加鸡小肠黏膜局部IgA分泌细胞数量；NaF对鸡体黏膜局部IgA分泌细胞数量无明显增加。结果表明乳酸杆菌、CpGDNA、重组IL-2和大豆黄酮是有效的口服黏膜免疫佐剂。     

动物基因打靶技术的原理与应用

基因打靶是利用同源重组的原理 ,定点修饰目的基因组上特定位点的基因 ,定向地改变生物遗传特性的方法 ,作为新兴的遗传工具 ,它有着广泛的应用前景。     

Feline Ubiquitin Fusion Protein Genes

Using cDNA from a CRFK cell line as a template, PCR amplification was performed with the Ub1S and poly(dT) primers to isolate feline ubiquitin genes. Sequencing of the 495 bp PCR fragment revealed that the putative amino acids induced by this fragment gave a fusion protein consisting of a ubiquitin polypeptide (76 amino acids) and an extension protein of ribosomal proteins L40 (52 amino acids). The putative amino acid sequence of ubiquitin was identical to those of humans, rats and pigs.The recombinant glutathione S-transferase (GST)–feline ubiquitin fusion proteins were produced in Escherichia coli and purified. The fusion proteins had a molecular weight of about 42 kDa and were detected by immunoblot assay with rabbit anti-ubiquitin antiserum.The mRNAs from heat-shocked and non-heat-shocked cells were subjected to RT-PCR (Ub1S and poly(dT) primers) analysis. The molecular weights of the ubiquitinated proteins in heat-shocked CFRK cells were between 18 kDa and 24 kDa by immunoblot assay.These results suggested that there were more ubiquinated proteins in the heat-shocked CRFK cells than in the pre-heat-shocked cells.     

新生Wistar大鼠海马神经细胞的体外培养与鉴定

为探讨原代Wistar大鼠海马神经细胞的体外培养方法,本研究取新生24 h内的Wistar大鼠海马组织,无菌剪碎后采用胰酶消化法分离细胞,用含20%胎牛血清的DMEM/F12培养基培养,逐日在倒置相差显微镜下观察。结果发现,从海马组织中分离出的神经细胞具有增殖能力,细胞对数生长期为2~8 d,最长培养30 d;细胞经免疫荧光鉴定Nestin表达呈阳性;免疫组织化学结果显示,在传代培养细胞的胞体和突起均有NF阳性标记物,GFAP抗体和CD68抗体显色均为阴性。由此可见,分离培养的细胞是具有自我更新增殖和多分化潜能的神经元细胞。     

猪雄性生殖干细胞的分离培养及鉴定

本试验旨在探索猪雄性生殖干细胞(mGSCs)体外分离、培养的适宜条件,建立猪雄性生殖干细胞体外培养体系。采用两步酶消化法对新生小猪睾丸生殖干细胞进行了体外分离和初步的培养鉴定,并利用层黏连蛋白和明胶的不同贴壁特性,比较2种差易贴壁分选方法的富集效果,并对传代后的干细胞培养1周后进行碱性磷酸酶染色鉴定,通过免疫荧光技术检测培养细胞是否表达干细胞标志蛋白OCT-4。试验结果表明,层黏连蛋白更适用于猪生殖干细胞的富集、培养,细胞分选效率及增殖生长明显优于采用明胶分选的方法。培养的mGSCs拥有与小鼠mGSCs相同的形态、增殖及表达特征。鉴定结果显示,生长细胞克隆碱性磷酸酶染色呈阳性,支持细胞碱性磷酸酶染色呈阴性;培养的生殖干细胞克隆表达转录蛋白OCT-4,而饲养层支持细胞OCT-4抗体染色则呈阴性。结果表明培养的干细胞克隆仍保持较好的干细胞活性,保持正常的自我复制和分化潜能,初步建立了生殖干细胞培养体系。