Construction of mice ex vivo spinal cord slice model of neuromyelitis optica induced by NMO-immunoglobulin G

Objective:Using neuromyelitis optica immunoglobulin G(NMO-IgG)to induced ex vivo mice spinal cord slice model.Methods:Vibratome-cut transverse spinal cord slices from 7-day-old C57BL/6Jmouse pups were cultured on transwell porous supports for 7days,then randomly divided into the control group and NMO model group.Slices of the control group were further cultured with human serum complement,while slices from NMO model group were exposed to complement and NMO-IgG.After 24-hour incubation,slices of both groups were measured for aquaporin-4(AQP4),glial fibrillary acidic protein(GFAP),myelin basic protein(MBP)and neurofilament light chain(NFL)by immunofluorescence.Results:Slices exposed to NMO-IgG showed astrocyte swelling,and a significant loss of AQP4and GFAP staining.Ratios of the loss of AQP4and GFAP staining were 77.74%±6.75%and 75.62%±5.76%respectively in the model group,and NMO-like injury score was 3.11±0.60.But there were no obvious losses of AQP4and GFAP staining in the control group,and NMO-like lesion score was 0.00.There were significant differences between the two groups with regards to the above indexes(P<0.01).Ratios of the loss of MBP and NFL staining in the model group were 37.60%±4.88%and46.29%±4.98%respectively,while the corresponding figures in the control group were 9.10%±1.63%and 5.80%±0.81%,and the differences between the two groups were statistically significant(P<0.01).Conclusion:These results suggested that NMO-IgG-induced ex vivo spinal cord slice model possesses typical features of NMO,and this model might be useful for relevant fundamental studies.

Bacterial degradation of anthraquinone dyes

Anthraquinone dyes,which contain anthraquinone chromophore groups,are the second largest class of dyes after azo dyes and are used extensively in textile industries.The majority of these dyes are resistant to degradation because of their complex and stable structures;consequently,a large number of anthraquinone dyes find their way into the environment causing serious pollution.At present,the microbiological approach to treating printing and dyeing wastewater is considered to be an economical and feasible method,and reports regarding the bacterial degradation of anthraquinone dyes are increasing.This paper reviews the classification and structures of anthraquinone dyes,summarizes the types of degradative bacteria,and explores the possible mechanisms and influencing factors of bacterial anthraquinone dye degradation.Present research progress and existing problems are further discussed.Finally,future research directions and key points are presented.