猪TGFβ1基因及其受体组织表达特性的研究

以妊娠母猪为研究材料,采用RT-PCR半定量方法对猪转化生长因子β1(TGFβ1)及其3种受体组织表达特点进行研究。结果表明:TGFβ1在11种组织中的表达量,由高到低依次为肾上腺、下丘脑、肌肉、卵巢、脾、大脑、肾、子宫、肺、肝和心脏。3种受体的表达,总体上来说在子宫中相对较高。TGFβ1及其受体在肾上腺和子宫等组织中有相对较高的表达量,提示其在繁殖过程中可能发挥作用。     

TGFβ2和PPP3CA基因在黔北麻羊性腺轴组织表达及对卵巢颗粒细胞的调控研究

旨在对转录组测序中单羔组对多羔组TGFβ2和PPP3CA基因的上、下调结果进行验证，并探究黔北麻羊TGFβ2和PPP3CA基因对卵巢颗粒细胞的调控机制。本研究以单、多羔黔北麻羊母羊为试验对象。通过RT-qPCR技术检测TGFβ2与PPP3CA基因在单、多羔黔北麻羊性腺轴中的表达水平；构建目的基因真核表达载体。培养黔北麻羊卵巢颗粒细胞，并利用脂质体转染法将pEGFP-N3-TGFβ2、pEGFP-N3-PPP3CA重组质粒导入卵巢颗粒细胞，检测培养基中雌二醇（E2）、孕酮（P4）的浓度。利用CCK-8和Annexin V-FITC法检测TGFβ2、PPP3CA基因对卵巢颗粒细胞增殖、凋亡的影响。随后，利用RT-qPCR从细胞水平检测超表达TGFβ2、PPP3CA基因对TGFβ2、PPP3CA、GnRHR、FSHR、BMP4、TIMP3基因表达的影响。RT-qPCR结果表明，TGFβ2与PPP3CA基因在被检测的组织中均有表达，且在单羔组中的表达量普遍高于多羔组；免疫荧光法证实，所培养的细胞为黔北麻羊卵巢颗粒细胞；TGFβ2与PPP3CA基因真核表达质粒导入细胞后，在极显著提高TGFβ2与PPP3CA基因表达的同时，能够极显著地抑制卵巢颗粒细胞中FSHR、GnRHR、BMP4、TIMP3基因的表达（P<0.01）。细胞增殖与凋亡结果显示，TGFβ2与PPP3CA基因能够促进颗粒细胞凋亡，抑制其增殖。酶联免疫吸附试验结果表明，TGFβ2与PPP3CA基因能够显著促进E2的分泌，但对P4的分泌无显著影响。本研究成功构建了TGFβ2、PPP3CA基因真核表达载体，荧光定量结果表明，超表达TGFβ2、PPP3CA基因抑制了繁殖相关基因的表达，提示TGFβ2、PPP3CA基因对山羊繁殖相关基因表达有一定的影响。为进一步研究TGFβ2、PPP3CA基因对黔北麻羊繁殖力的影响提供基础数据。     

The effect of Astragaloside IV on immune function of regulatory T cell mediated by high mobility group box 1 protein in vitro

High mobility group box 1 protein (HMGB1), a potent pro-inflammatory cytokine, contributes to the pathogenesis of diverse inflammatory and infectious disorders. Some studies have illustrated the potential effect of HMGB1 on regulatory T cells (Tregs). Astragaloside IV (AST IV) isolated from a Chinese herb, Astragalus mongholicus, is known to have a variety of immunomodulatory activities. However, it is not yet clear whether AST IV possesses potential regulatory effect on the pro-inflammatory ability of HMGB1 with subsequent activation of Tregs. This study was carried out to investigate the antagonistic effects of different doses of AST IV on the immune function of Tregs mediated by HMGB1 in vitro. Tregs isolated from the spleens of mice were co-cultured with HMGB1 and/or AST IV. Cell phenotypes of Tregs were analyzed, and the contents of various cytokines in the cell supernatants as a result of co-culture and the proliferation of CD4⁺CD25⁻ T cells were determined. Results showed that HMGB1 stimulation resulted in significantly down-regulation of expressions of Tregs cell phenotypes. However, AST IV can rival the suppressing effect of HMGB1 on immune function of Tregs with a dose-dependent in vitro. These results indicate that AST IV has the potential therapeutic action on inflammation augmented by HMGB1.     

Effects of dietary proline on swim bladder collagen synthesis and its possible regulation by the TGF‐β/Smad pathway in spotted drum,Nibea diacanthus

Swim bladder is an ideal source of collagen production in fish for improved human health. Proline (Pro) is the main proteinogenic amino acid needed for collagen production. However, the effects of Pro supplementation on the swim bladder collagen synthesis have rarely been evaluated in fish. We determined the effects of dietary Pro supplementation on swim bladder collagen synthesis and its possible signalling pathway in spotted drum, Nibea diacanthus. A total of 450 N. diacanthus (100 ± 3.05 g) were randomly assigned into six treatments and fed with diets supplemented with different levels of Pro (0, 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10 and 12.5 g/kg of dry diet, hereafter P0, P1, P2, P3, P4 and P5, respectively) for 8 weeks. At the end, we evaluated collagen synthesis in swim bladder and the expression of genes related to TGF‐β/Smad pathway in the fish. Dietary Pro levels increased significantly the contents of crude protein, total collagen (TC) and the levels of some amino acids in swim bladder than the control diet (p < .05). The optimum amount of dietary Pro inclusion in diets for swim bladder collagen synthesis in N. diacanthus was 7.6 and 7.5 g/kg based on crude protein and TC in swim bladder, respectively. Dietary Pro levels increased significantly the proline 4‐hydroxylase (P4H) content in fish serum, swim bladder, muscle and liver tissues than control (p < .05). The relative expression of collagen type I alpha 1 (COL1A1), alpha 2 (COL1A2) and mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 2 (Smad2) genes in liver and swim bladder initially increased significantly as the concentration of Pro and later decreased (p < .05). Similarly, the relative expression of transforming growth factor beta (TGF‐β), P4Ha2 and P4Ha3 genes in the swim bladder increased significantly as dietary Pro levels increased (p < .05). Using K‐means clustering analysis, dietary proline partly promoted collagen accumulation in swim bladder through upregulation of Smad2 and TGF‐βRT genes. Taken together, Pro affected the collagen metabolism in swim bladder, probably by regulating the TGF‐β/Smad pathway, most likely via transient overexpression of Smad2 gene.     

鸡TGFβ1对MDCC-MSB1细胞增殖、凋亡、迁移与侵袭的影响

旨在探讨鸡TGFβ1对MDCC-MSB1细胞增殖、凋亡、迁移与侵袭的影响。作者将构建的鸡TGFβ1过表达载体、干扰表达载体以及相应阴性对照转染MDCC-MSB1细胞,然后检测转染后各组细胞鸡TGFβ1的表达水平、细胞增殖能力、细胞周期与凋亡,细胞的迁移与侵袭能力。结果显示,与相应阴性对照相比,转染TGFβ1过表达质粒可显著上调MDCC-MSB1细胞的TGFβ1表达水平,显著抑制MDCC-MSB1细胞的增殖,且使G1期细胞增加、S和G2期细胞减少,同时增加细胞凋亡率,降低细胞的迁移与侵袭能力;转染TGFβ1干扰表达质粒可显著下调MDCC-MSB1细胞的TGFβ1表达水平,显著促进MDCC-MSB1细胞的增殖,G1期细胞减少、S和G2期细胞增加,同时降低细胞凋亡率,增加细胞的迁移与侵袭能力。结果表明,鸡TGFβ1可抑制MDCC-MSB1细胞增殖、迁移与侵袭,促进其凋亡。     

Effects of transforming growth factor‐β1 treatment on muscle regeneration and adipogenesis in glycerol‐injured muscle

Transforming growth factor (TGF)‐β1 is associated with fibrosis in many organs. Recent studies demonstrated that delivery of TGF‐β1 into chemically injured muscle enhances fibrosis. In this study, we investigated the effects of exogenous TGF‐β1 on muscle regeneration and adipogenesis in glycerol‐injured muscle of normal mice. Tibialis anterior (TA) muscles were injured by glycerol injection. TGF‐β1 was either co‐injected with glycerol, as an ‘early treatment’ group, or injected at day 4 after glycerol, as a ‘late treatment’ group and the TA muscles were collected at day 7 after initial injury. Myotube density was significantly lower in the early treatment group than in the glycerol‐injured group (without TGF‐β1 treatment). Moreover, the Oil red O‐positive area was significantly smaller in the early treatment group than in the late treatment group and glycerol‐injured group. Furthermore, TGF‐β1 treatment increased endomysial fibrosis and induced immunostaining of α‐smooth muscle actin. The greater inhibitory effects of early TGF‐β1 treatment than that of late TGF‐β1 treatment during regeneration in glycerol‐injured muscle suggest a more potent effect of TGF‐β1 on the initial stage of muscle regeneration and adipogenesis. Combination of TGF‐β1 with glycerol might be an alternative to enhance muscle fibrosis for future studies.     

PADRE-TGFβ1融合蛋白的原核表达及鉴定

构建PADRE-TGFβ1原核表达质粒,并对其进行诱导表达和反应原性分析.对PADRE、联接序列(Linker)及TGFβ1的基因序列进行密码子优化,采用全基因合成的方法人工合成全长PADRE-Linker-TGFβ1序列,合成产物克隆至pET-28a(+)质粒.将构建好的质粒转化至E.coli BL21(DE3)感受...