Objective: This study aimed to express a fusion protein of diphtheria toxin and human B cell-activating factor (DT388sBAFF) in Escherichia coli (E. coli) and investigate its activity in human B-lineage acute lymphobla...Objective: This study aimed to express a fusion protein of diphtheria toxin and human B cell-activating factor (DT388sBAFF) in Escherichia coli (E. coli) and investigate its activity in human B-lineage acute lymphoblastic leukemia 1 cells (BALL-1). Methods: A fragment of DT388sBAFF fusion gene was separated from plasmid pUC57-DT388sBAFF digested with Nde I and Xho I, and inserted into the expression vector pcold II digested with the same enzymes. Recombinants were screened by the colony polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and restriction map. The recombinant expression vector was transformed into BL21 and its expression was induced by isopropyl β-D-1-thiogalactopyranoside (IPTG). The recombinant protein was identified by sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) and Western blot, and then purified by Ni2+-NTA affinity chromatography. The expression level of B cell-activating factor receptor (BAFF-R) on BALL-1 cells was assessed by real-time PCR. The receptor binding capacity of recombinant protein was determined by cell fluorescent assay. The specific cytotoxicity of recombinant protein on BALL-1 cells was detected by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazolyl-2)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. Results: The expression level of recombinant protein was 50% of total bacterial proteins in E. coli, and the recombinant protein could bind to BAFF-R-positive BALL-1 cells and thereby produce a cytotoxic effect on the cells. Conclusion: The fusion protein expression vector DT388sBAFF was successfully constructed and the recombinant protein with selective cytotoxicity against BALL-1 cells was obtained, providing foundation for further study of the therapy of human B-lineage acute lymphoblastic leukemia.展开更多
Objective To study the effect of baicalin on the expression of receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand(RANKL)and osteoprotegerin(OPG)in cultured human periodontal ligament(HPDL)cells.Methods Small interfering ...Objective To study the effect of baicalin on the expression of receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand(RANKL)and osteoprotegerin(OPG)in cultured human periodontal ligament(HPDL)cells.Methods Small interfering RNA(siRNA)eukaryotic expression vector targeted transforming growth factor βⅡ receptor(TGF-β RⅡ)was constructed and transfected into T cells.HPDL cells with T cells transfected with siRNA or not were placed in the culture medium that had been added with lipopolysaccharide(LPS)and baicalin.The obtained solution was divided into six groups according to the components(group Ⅰ:HPDL cells+LPS+T cells transfected with siRNA1+baicalin;group Ⅱ:HPDL cells+LPS+T cells transfected with siRNA1;group Ⅲ:HPDL cells+LPS+T cells+baicalin;group Ⅳ:HPDL cells+LPS+T cells;group Ⅴ:HPDL cells+baicalin;group Ⅵ:HPDL cells)and was cultured for 48 hours.RT-PCR was used to observe the effect of baicalin on the expression of OPG-RANKL in HPDL cells.Results The ratio of RANKL/OPG in group Ⅰ was lower than that in group Ⅱ(P<0.01)and higher than that in group Ⅲ(P<0.01);The ratio of RANKL/OPG in group Ⅲ was lower than that in group Ⅳ(P<0.01);the ratio of RANKL/OPG in group Ⅳ was higher than that in group Ⅵ(P<0.01);the ratio of RANKL/OPG in group Ⅴ was lower than that in group Ⅵ(P<0.05).Conclusion ① Baicalin could decrease the ratio of RANKL/OPG in HPDL cells.② The TGF-β signaling transduction plays an important role in the effect of baicalin on the RANKL/OPG ratio in HPDL cells.③ Baicalin acts not only through TGF-β to regulate RANKL/OPG in HPDL cells,but also through other pathways.展开更多
Amyloid-beta(Aβ)-related alterations,similar to those found in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease,have been observed in the retina of patients with glaucoma.Decreased levels of brain-derived neurotro...Amyloid-beta(Aβ)-related alterations,similar to those found in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease,have been observed in the retina of patients with glaucoma.Decreased levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor(BDNF)are believed to be associated with the neurotoxic effects of Aβpeptide.To investigate the mechanism underlying the neuroprotective effects of BDNF on Aβ_(1-40)-induced retinal injury in Sprague-Dawley rats,we treated rats by intravitreal administration of phosphate-buffered saline(control),Aβ_(1-40)(5 nM),or Aβ_(1-40)(5 nM)combined with BDNF(1μg/mL).We found that intravitreal administration of Aβ_(1-40)induced retinal ganglion cell apoptosis.Fluoro-Gold staining showed a significantly lower number of retinal ganglion cells in the Aβ_(1-40)group than in the control and BDNF groups.In the Aβ_(1-40)group,low number of RGCs was associated with increased caspase-3 expression and reduced TrkB and ERK1/2 expression.BDNF abolished Aβ_(1-40)-induced increase in the expression of caspase-3 at the gene and protein levels in the retina and upregulated TrkB and ERK1/2 expression.These findings suggest that treatment with BDNF prevents RGC apoptosis induced by Aβ_(1-40)by activating the BDNF-TrkB signaling pathway in rats.展开更多
Interferon(IFN) with antiviral and im-munomodulatory activities is one of the most important therapeutic agents for the treatment of chronic hepatitis. The apoptotic effect of IFN is influenced by cell type and the ty...Interferon(IFN) with antiviral and im-munomodulatory activities is one of the most important therapeutic agents for the treatment of chronic hepatitis. The apoptotic effect of IFN is influenced by cell type and the types of IFN, which suppresses proliferation and induces apoptosis in some cell types while inhibiting apoptosis in others. The aim of this study was to explore the effect of IFNα-2a on Fas expression and the apoptosis rate of peripheral blood cytotoxic T cells (CTLs) in patients with hepatitis B. METHODS:Peripheral blood mononuclear cells were isolated from 26 patients with hepatitis B including 16 patients with chronic hepatitis B and 10 patients with chronic severe hepatitis B. Fas expression and apoptosis rate of CTLs were analyzed with flow cytometry before and after IFNα-2a treatment. RESULTS:Before IFNα-2a treatment, Fas expression and apoptosis rate of CTLs from patients with chronic hepatitis B were significantly higher than those from patients with chronic severe hepatitis B and healthy controls respectively. No significant difference was observed between Fas expression and apoptosis rate of CTLs from patients with chronic severe hepatitis B and healthy controls. After IFNα-2a treatment,Fas expression and apoptosis rate of CTLs from different groups were compared with those before IFNα-2a treatment, showing no significant difference despite alternation of different degree. CONCLUSIONS:Activation induced cell death (AICD) exists in peripheral blood CTLs from patients with hepatitis B. No effect of IFNα-2a exerts on Fas expression and apoptosis rate of Fas in patients with hepatitis B.展开更多
目的:探讨紫杉醇联合顺铂对幽门螺杆菌胃癌的治疗作用,及丝裂原活化蛋白激酶(mitogen-activated protein kinase,MAPK)/核转录因子kappa B(nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells,NF-κB)信号通路在幽门螺杆...目的:探讨紫杉醇联合顺铂对幽门螺杆菌胃癌的治疗作用,及丝裂原活化蛋白激酶(mitogen-activated protein kinase,MAPK)/核转录因子kappa B(nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells,NF-κB)信号通路在幽门螺杆菌胃癌患者中的表达变化及意义。方法:给予幽门螺杆菌胃癌患者紫杉醇联合顺铂化疗2个疗程,采用免疫组织化学法检测胃癌患者癌组织中MAPK和NF-κB蛋白的表达;采用Real-Time PCR法检测胃癌组织中MAPK和NF-κB mRNA的表达;采用Western blotting检测胃癌组织中凋亡蛋白MAPK和NF-κB表达;ELISA法检测患者p65和Caspase 3含量。结果:与治疗前相比,治疗后胃癌患者癌组织中的MAPK和NF-κB蛋白表达及mRNA表达水平显著升高,凋亡蛋白p65和Caspase 3表达也显著性增加,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:紫杉醇联合顺铂对幽门螺杆菌胃癌有一定的治疗作用,且MAPK/NF-κB信号通路在此过程中发挥重要的作用。展开更多
目的:探讨p38丝裂原活化蛋白激酶(p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase,p38MAPK)、核因子-κB(nuclearfactor-κB,NF-κB)和环氧化酶-2(cyclooxygenase-2,COX-2)之间的关系,从而研究p38MAPK和NF-κB、COX-2在糖尿病肾病中的作用机制...目的:探讨p38丝裂原活化蛋白激酶(p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase,p38MAPK)、核因子-κB(nuclearfactor-κB,NF-κB)和环氧化酶-2(cyclooxygenase-2,COX-2)之间的关系,从而研究p38MAPK和NF-κB、COX-2在糖尿病肾病中的作用机制。方法:分别以一定浓度的高葡萄糖(25mmol/L)、高胰岛素(100mmol/L)、过氧化氢(100μmol/L)和糖基化终产物(100mg/L)孵育大鼠肾小球系膜细胞系HBZY-1一定时间;先分别以一定浓度的p38MAPK特异抑制剂SB203580(10μmol/L)预处理细胞系HBZY-1,再给予上述4种因素孵育细胞系HBZY-1,观察细胞系HBZY-1p38MAPK、NF-κB和COX-2的表达。结果:高葡萄糖、高胰岛素、过氧化氢和糖基化终产物均可独立激活p38MAPK,使其磷酸化表达量增加,NF-κB、COX-2表达也明显增加,与对照组比较有显著性差异(P<0.01);SB203580预处理后,NF-κB、COX-2表达显著降低,与相应刺激组比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.01)。结论:p38MAPK可通过激活NF-κB、COX-2而诱导DM时肾脏的损害,p38MAPK和NF-κB、COX-2在糖尿病肾病的发生发展过程中可能起重要作用。展开更多
基金supported by grants from the National "973" Basic Research Program of China (No.2012CB944703)the National Key Technology Research and Development Program of China (No.2011BAI17B00)the Shandong Provincial Science and Technology Development Projects (No.2009GG10002008 and No.2011GSF12103)
文摘Objective: This study aimed to express a fusion protein of diphtheria toxin and human B cell-activating factor (DT388sBAFF) in Escherichia coli (E. coli) and investigate its activity in human B-lineage acute lymphoblastic leukemia 1 cells (BALL-1). Methods: A fragment of DT388sBAFF fusion gene was separated from plasmid pUC57-DT388sBAFF digested with Nde I and Xho I, and inserted into the expression vector pcold II digested with the same enzymes. Recombinants were screened by the colony polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and restriction map. The recombinant expression vector was transformed into BL21 and its expression was induced by isopropyl β-D-1-thiogalactopyranoside (IPTG). The recombinant protein was identified by sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) and Western blot, and then purified by Ni2+-NTA affinity chromatography. The expression level of B cell-activating factor receptor (BAFF-R) on BALL-1 cells was assessed by real-time PCR. The receptor binding capacity of recombinant protein was determined by cell fluorescent assay. The specific cytotoxicity of recombinant protein on BALL-1 cells was detected by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazolyl-2)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. Results: The expression level of recombinant protein was 50% of total bacterial proteins in E. coli, and the recombinant protein could bind to BAFF-R-positive BALL-1 cells and thereby produce a cytotoxic effect on the cells. Conclusion: The fusion protein expression vector DT388sBAFF was successfully constructed and the recombinant protein with selective cytotoxicity against BALL-1 cells was obtained, providing foundation for further study of the therapy of human B-lineage acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
基金supported by the Foundation of Stomatology Hospital,Xi'an Jiaotong University
文摘Objective To study the effect of baicalin on the expression of receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand(RANKL)and osteoprotegerin(OPG)in cultured human periodontal ligament(HPDL)cells.Methods Small interfering RNA(siRNA)eukaryotic expression vector targeted transforming growth factor βⅡ receptor(TGF-β RⅡ)was constructed and transfected into T cells.HPDL cells with T cells transfected with siRNA or not were placed in the culture medium that had been added with lipopolysaccharide(LPS)and baicalin.The obtained solution was divided into six groups according to the components(group Ⅰ:HPDL cells+LPS+T cells transfected with siRNA1+baicalin;group Ⅱ:HPDL cells+LPS+T cells transfected with siRNA1;group Ⅲ:HPDL cells+LPS+T cells+baicalin;group Ⅳ:HPDL cells+LPS+T cells;group Ⅴ:HPDL cells+baicalin;group Ⅵ:HPDL cells)and was cultured for 48 hours.RT-PCR was used to observe the effect of baicalin on the expression of OPG-RANKL in HPDL cells.Results The ratio of RANKL/OPG in group Ⅰ was lower than that in group Ⅱ(P<0.01)and higher than that in group Ⅲ(P<0.01);The ratio of RANKL/OPG in group Ⅲ was lower than that in group Ⅳ(P<0.01);the ratio of RANKL/OPG in group Ⅳ was higher than that in group Ⅵ(P<0.01);the ratio of RANKL/OPG in group Ⅴ was lower than that in group Ⅵ(P<0.05).Conclusion ① Baicalin could decrease the ratio of RANKL/OPG in HPDL cells.② The TGF-β signaling transduction plays an important role in the effect of baicalin on the RANKL/OPG ratio in HPDL cells.③ Baicalin acts not only through TGF-β to regulate RANKL/OPG in HPDL cells,but also through other pathways.
基金supported by the Ministry of Higher Education,Government of Malaysia,No.FRGS/2/2014/SG03/UITM/02/2 UiTM IRMI file No.600-RMI/FRGS 5/3(111/2014),toⅡYayasan Penyelidikan Otak,Minda dan Neurosains Malaysia(YPOMNM),No.YPOMNM/2019-04(2)UiTM IRMI No.100-IRMI/PRI 16/6/2(010/2019),to MAML。
文摘Amyloid-beta(Aβ)-related alterations,similar to those found in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease,have been observed in the retina of patients with glaucoma.Decreased levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor(BDNF)are believed to be associated with the neurotoxic effects of Aβpeptide.To investigate the mechanism underlying the neuroprotective effects of BDNF on Aβ_(1-40)-induced retinal injury in Sprague-Dawley rats,we treated rats by intravitreal administration of phosphate-buffered saline(control),Aβ_(1-40)(5 nM),or Aβ_(1-40)(5 nM)combined with BDNF(1μg/mL).We found that intravitreal administration of Aβ_(1-40)induced retinal ganglion cell apoptosis.Fluoro-Gold staining showed a significantly lower number of retinal ganglion cells in the Aβ_(1-40)group than in the control and BDNF groups.In the Aβ_(1-40)group,low number of RGCs was associated with increased caspase-3 expression and reduced TrkB and ERK1/2 expression.BDNF abolished Aβ_(1-40)-induced increase in the expression of caspase-3 at the gene and protein levels in the retina and upregulated TrkB and ERK1/2 expression.These findings suggest that treatment with BDNF prevents RGC apoptosis induced by Aβ_(1-40)by activating the BDNF-TrkB signaling pathway in rats.
文摘Interferon(IFN) with antiviral and im-munomodulatory activities is one of the most important therapeutic agents for the treatment of chronic hepatitis. The apoptotic effect of IFN is influenced by cell type and the types of IFN, which suppresses proliferation and induces apoptosis in some cell types while inhibiting apoptosis in others. The aim of this study was to explore the effect of IFNα-2a on Fas expression and the apoptosis rate of peripheral blood cytotoxic T cells (CTLs) in patients with hepatitis B. METHODS:Peripheral blood mononuclear cells were isolated from 26 patients with hepatitis B including 16 patients with chronic hepatitis B and 10 patients with chronic severe hepatitis B. Fas expression and apoptosis rate of CTLs were analyzed with flow cytometry before and after IFNα-2a treatment. RESULTS:Before IFNα-2a treatment, Fas expression and apoptosis rate of CTLs from patients with chronic hepatitis B were significantly higher than those from patients with chronic severe hepatitis B and healthy controls respectively. No significant difference was observed between Fas expression and apoptosis rate of CTLs from patients with chronic severe hepatitis B and healthy controls. After IFNα-2a treatment,Fas expression and apoptosis rate of CTLs from different groups were compared with those before IFNα-2a treatment, showing no significant difference despite alternation of different degree. CONCLUSIONS:Activation induced cell death (AICD) exists in peripheral blood CTLs from patients with hepatitis B. No effect of IFNα-2a exerts on Fas expression and apoptosis rate of Fas in patients with hepatitis B.
文摘目的:探讨紫杉醇联合顺铂对幽门螺杆菌胃癌的治疗作用,及丝裂原活化蛋白激酶(mitogen-activated protein kinase,MAPK)/核转录因子kappa B(nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells,NF-κB)信号通路在幽门螺杆菌胃癌患者中的表达变化及意义。方法:给予幽门螺杆菌胃癌患者紫杉醇联合顺铂化疗2个疗程,采用免疫组织化学法检测胃癌患者癌组织中MAPK和NF-κB蛋白的表达;采用Real-Time PCR法检测胃癌组织中MAPK和NF-κB mRNA的表达;采用Western blotting检测胃癌组织中凋亡蛋白MAPK和NF-κB表达;ELISA法检测患者p65和Caspase 3含量。结果:与治疗前相比,治疗后胃癌患者癌组织中的MAPK和NF-κB蛋白表达及mRNA表达水平显著升高,凋亡蛋白p65和Caspase 3表达也显著性增加,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:紫杉醇联合顺铂对幽门螺杆菌胃癌有一定的治疗作用,且MAPK/NF-κB信号通路在此过程中发挥重要的作用。
文摘目的:探讨p38丝裂原活化蛋白激酶(p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase,p38MAPK)、核因子-κB(nuclearfactor-κB,NF-κB)和环氧化酶-2(cyclooxygenase-2,COX-2)之间的关系,从而研究p38MAPK和NF-κB、COX-2在糖尿病肾病中的作用机制。方法:分别以一定浓度的高葡萄糖(25mmol/L)、高胰岛素(100mmol/L)、过氧化氢(100μmol/L)和糖基化终产物(100mg/L)孵育大鼠肾小球系膜细胞系HBZY-1一定时间;先分别以一定浓度的p38MAPK特异抑制剂SB203580(10μmol/L)预处理细胞系HBZY-1,再给予上述4种因素孵育细胞系HBZY-1,观察细胞系HBZY-1p38MAPK、NF-κB和COX-2的表达。结果:高葡萄糖、高胰岛素、过氧化氢和糖基化终产物均可独立激活p38MAPK,使其磷酸化表达量增加,NF-κB、COX-2表达也明显增加,与对照组比较有显著性差异(P<0.01);SB203580预处理后,NF-κB、COX-2表达显著降低,与相应刺激组比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.01)。结论:p38MAPK可通过激活NF-κB、COX-2而诱导DM时肾脏的损害,p38MAPK和NF-κB、COX-2在糖尿病肾病的发生发展过程中可能起重要作用。
