Effects of 4-(3-Chloro-Benzyl)-6,7-Dimethoxy-Quinazoline on Kinetics of P120-Catenin and Periplakin in Human Buccal Mucosa Squamous Carcinoma Cell Line

In order to detect molecular markers for the epidermal growth factor inhibitor 4-(3-chloro-benzyl)- 6,7-dimethoxy-quinazoline (tyrphostin), we investigated the kinetics of p120-catenin and periplakin in the human buccal mucosa squamous cancer cell line BICR 10 treated with 3 nM tyrphostin. Growth of BICR 10 cells was inhibited by treatment with tyrphostin. Although changes were not observed in the expression of EGFR and p120-catenin, expression of Akt, Src and periplakin in BICR 10 treated with 3 nM tyrphostin tended to decrease. In addition, phosphorylation of EGFR, Akt and Src was inhibited by treatment with tyrphostin. On immunocytochemical staining, immunoreactions with phosphorylated EGFR, phosphorylated Akt and phosphorylated p120-catenin were weak in BICR 10 treated with tyrphostin. There was a slight immunocy to chemical reaction to periplakin in BICR 10 cells induced by tyrphostin. In conclusion, the decrease in phosphorylation in EGFR and p120-catenin by tyrphostin, following the decrease in Src or Akt phosphorylation, may inhibit expression of several growth factors associated with the proliferation and migration of cancer cells.

Establishment of Embryonic Stem Cell Lines from C57BL/6J Mice and Generation of Chimeras

Four embryonic stem (ES) cell lines, designated CE1, CE2, CE3 and CE4, were isolated from C57BL/6J blastocysts. The ratio of normal diploid composition of these cell lines is above 70%. To examine the differentiation potential of the ES cells, the CE2 cells were injected subcutaneously into syngenic mice, and many kinds of differentiated cells were observed on the sections of the teratoma derived from this ES cell line. On the other hand, to test the chimeric ability of the ES cells, the CE2 cells were microinjected into the blastocysts of ICR mice, and a chimera was obtained among living pups. These results show that CE2 ES cells are pluripotent stem cells, which can differentiate into many kinds of cell types, and can be used as a cell system for further research.

MiR-25-3p attenuates the proliferation of tongue squamous cell carcinoma cell line Tca8113

Objective:To investigate the effects of miR-25-3p on the occurrence,development and proliferation of tongue squamous cell carcinoma cells.Methods:To establish tongue squamous cell carcinoma cell line Tca8113 that stably and highly express miR-25-3p using recombinant reiroviral vector-mediated gene transfer method.The proliferation of transfected Tca8113 was detected by thiazolyl blue tetrazolium bromide(MTT)and cell colony formation assays.eyclnD1,p21^(cipt)and p27^(kipt)mRNA expressions in the transfected Tca-8113 were detected by quantitative PCR.cyclinD1,p21^(cipt),p27^(kipt),AKT,p-AKT,FOXOt and p-FOX01 expressions in the transfected Tca8113 were detected by western blot analysis.In addition,miR-25-3p expression in the tongue squamous cell carcinoma cell line and tissue specimen was also detected by quantitative PCR.Results:Quantitative PCR showed that mitt-25-3p expression in the tongue squamous cell carcinoma cell lines and tissue specimen was significantly lower than that in the adjacent tissue.MTT and cell colony formation assays showed that after miR-25-3p overexpression,the proliferation of transfected Tca8113 was obviously attenuated.Western blot analysis and quantitative PCR showed that after miR-25-3p overexpression.p21^(cipt)and p27^(kipt)expressions were upregulated,while cyclinD1,AKT,FOXO1 expressions were downregulated,and AKT and FOXO1 phosphorylation was inactivated in the transfected Tca8113 cells.Conclusions:MiR-25-3p inhibited the proliferation of tongue squamous cell carcinoma cells and regulated cell cycle-related protein expression,playing an important role in the occurrence and development of squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue.

Effect of DRB on the Biological Characteristics of Human Laryngeal Carcinoma Hep-2 Cell Line

In order to study the effect of 5, 6-Dichloro-l-13-D-ribofuranosyl-benzimidazole （DRB） on the biological characteristics of human laryngeal carcinoma Hep-2 cell line in vitro, Hep-2 cells cultured in vitro were treated with different concentrations of DRB. Changes in cell proliferation, apoptotic rate and invasiveness were detected by MTT assay, flow cytometry （FCM） and matrigel in vitro invasion assay, respectively. It was found that DRB inhibited the proliferation of Hep-2 cells in a dose- and time-dependent manner. After being treated with 0, 10, 20, 40, 80 μmmol/L DRB for 24 h, the apoptotic rate in Hep-2 cells was （0.68±0.19）%, （1.95±0.12）%, （8.51±0.26）%, （11.26±0.17）% and （14.99±0.32）%, respectively. The matrigel in vitro invasion assay revealed that DRB began to inhibit the invasion of Hep-2 cells at the concentration of 5 μmmol/L, and with the increase of DRB concentration, the inhibitory effect was enhanced. It was suggested that DRB could influence the essential biological characteristics of Hep-2 cells, inhibit Hep-2 cells proliferation, reduce invasive ability and induce apoptosis of Hep-2 cells.

Synthesis of quaternary 8-(1-acylethene-1-yl)-13-methylcoptisine chlorides and their selective growth inhibitory activity between human cancer cell lines and normal intestinal epithelial cell-6

In this paper, quaternary 8-（1-acylethene-l-yl）-13-methylcoptisine chlorides targeting thioredoxin reductases （TrxRs） were designed to test the growth inhibitory activity against human cancer cell lines and the effect on viability of the normal intestinal epithelial cell-6 （IEC-6） in vitro and to evaluate structure-activity relationship （SAR）. The introduced α, β-unsaturated ketone groups at C-8 consisting of n-alkanoyls possessing five to ten carbons or aroyls or cyclohexylcarbonyl increased the tested activity against the target cancer cell lines. By and large, this type of improvement was increasingly graced by the elongation of the aliphatic chain of the n-alkanoyls in the range of less than ten carbon atoms. The relatively more polar l-acylethene-l-yls displayed no effect on improving the activity. All the explored aroyls showed significant effect on improving the activity of the target compounds against the tested cancer cell lines with no SAR being observed, The findings of this study suggested that oil]water partition coefficient of the test compounds was one of the key factors impacting the target activity against the tested cancer cell lines. At the concentration of 10 μmol/L, except for the compounds with n-all（anoyls possessing seven or more carbons or with α-naphthoyl, none of the other compounds displayed obvious cytotoxicity on normal IEC-6 cell when co-incubated. The survival rate of IEC-6 cell ranged from 75% to 100% for the noncytotoxic compounds.

TGF-β作为自身负调节因子对J6-1细胞基因表达的影响

用转化生长因子β(TGF-β)的反义寡核苷酸和抗血清证明TGF-β1是J6-1细胞的自身负调节因子,对J6-1细胞的增殖和癌基因及生长因子表达有调节作用。此外,由J6-1细胞膜提取液分离到TGF-β活性组分,提示J6-1细胞表面存在膜相关的TGF-β,为J6-1细胞的接触性调节提供又一个“自家并置性刺激”机理。在J6-1细胞培养液中外加rhTGF-β可增强膜结合型M-CSF的表达,提示J6-1细胞调节机理中TGF-β与M-CSF的密切关系。

HBV X Gene Transfection Upregulates IL-1β and IL-6 Gene Expression and Induces Rat Glomerular Mesangial Cell Proliferation

The X gene of HBV encodes a 17-kD protein, termed HBx, which has been shown to function as a transcriptional trans-activator of a variety of viral and cellular promoter/enhancer elements. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of HBx on gene expression of interleukin （IL）-1β and IL-6, and proliferation of rat mesangial cells in vitro. The X gene of HBV was amplified by PCR assay, and inserted into the eukaryotic expression vector pCI-neo. The structure of recombinant pCI-neo-X plasmid was proved by restrict endonuclease digestion and sequencing analysis. pCI-neo-X was transfected into cultured rat mesangial cell line in vitro via liposome. HBx expression in transfected mesangial cells was detected by Western blot. The IL-1β and IL-6 mRNA expression in those cells was assayed by semiquantitative RT-PCR. Mesangial cell proliferation was tested by MTT. The results showed that HBx was obviously expressed in cultured mesangial cell line at 36th and 48th h after transfection. The expression of IL-1β and IL-6 mRNA was simultaneously increased. The cell proliferation was also obvious at the same time. It was concluded that HBx gene transfection could induce IL-1β and IL-6 gene expression and mesangial cell proliferation. HBx may play a critical role in mesangial cell proliferation through upregulation of the IL-1β and IL-6 gene expression.

RNA interference affects tumorigenicity and expression of insulin-like growth factor-1,insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor,and basic fibroblast growth factor-2 in rat C6 glioma cells

BACKGROUND： Human gliomas are more likely to express basic fibroblast growth factor-2 （FGF-2） insulin-like growth factor-1（IGF-1）, and IGF-1 receptor （IGF-1R） than normal brain tissue. These factors activate signal transduction systems of Ras/MAPK and PI3K/Akl, which promote glioma growth. OBJECTIVE： To utilize RNA interference （RNAi） technique to down-regulate FGF-2, IGF-1, and IGF-1R gene expression, and to investigate the effects of these genes on rat C6 glioma cells, as well as the feasibility of RNAi for treating glioma. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING： This neurooncological, randomized, controlled, in vivo and in vitro experiment, which used RNAi methodology, was performed at the Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Institute of Biochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences between August 2005 and February 2008. MATERIALS： Rat C6 cell lines were purchased from Shanghai Institute of Cellular Biology Affiliated to Chinese Academy of Sciences. Small interfering RNA （siRNA） was synthesized by Shanghai GenePharma. Anti-IGF-1, anti-IGF-1R, anti-FGF-2, anti-mouse and anti-rabbit IgG G1-HRP antibodies were provided by Santa Cruz Biotechnology, USA. Four to six week-old BALB/c nude mice were purchased from the Laboratory Animal Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences. METHODS： C6 glioma cells were transfected with siRNA, which was chemically synthesized in vitro to correspond to endogenous FGF-2, IGF-1, and IGF-1R genes. The inhibition ratio of targeting mRNA expression was detected by semiquantitative RT-PCR, and protein expression was determined by Western blot analysis. C6 glioma cell proliferation was observed using a growth curve C6 glioma cell apoptosis rate and cell cycle were detected by flow cytometry. C6 glioma cell growth regression was observed by transwell migration assay. In addition, nude mouse subcutaneous tumor models were used in this study. For studying the anti-tumor effects of IGF-1 and IGF-1R siRNA, two blank control groups, with six mice each, were set up： A （2.5 μg siRNA was injected one week after C6 cells were inoculated, Le., when tumor volume reached 8 mm × 8 mm） and B （siRNA was injected at the same time with C6 cells were inoculated. To study the effects of FGF-2 siRNA, the groups consisted of a blank control group, negative control group, 2.6 μg siRNA group, 4 μg siRNA group, and 5.3 μg siRNA group, with six mice each. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES： mRNA and protein inhibition ratio of FGF-2, IGF-1, and IGF-1 R; C6 glioma cell proliferation, apoptosis, and cycle growth arrest; C6 glioma cell growth regression and subcutaneous tumorigenicity rates. RESULTS： All siRNA constructs proved to be effective. After 48 hours, transfection of 200 nmol/L siRNA resulted in a FGF-2 or IGF-1R gene inhibition ratio 〉 80% and an IGF-1 gene inhibition ratio of approximately 70%. Protein expression levels for FGF-2, IGF-1, and IGF-1R decreased in a dose-dependent manner following siRNA transfection, with an inhibition rate 〉 85%, 60%, and 50%, respectively. C6 glioma cell proliferation and apoptosis rates increased in proportion to siRNA. The apoptosis rate of C6 glioma cells induced by FGF-2, IGF-1, and IGF-1R siRNA was 39.96%, 15.07% and 22.47%, respectively （P 〈 0.01）. Transfection of 200 nmol/L IGF or IGF-1R siRNA for 48 hours suppressed C6 glioma cell migration. At 30 days after intratumoral injection of 2.6, 4, and 5.3 tJg FGF-2 siRNA, tumor growth regression rate of FGF-2 siRNA was 56%, 67%, and 86%, respectively. The tumor growth regression rate was 71.88% and 45.71%, respectively, when IGF-1 or IGF-1R siRNA was intratumorally injected 1 week after C6 glioma cell transplantation. When IGF-1 or IGF-1 R siRNA was intratumorally injected during C6 glioma cell transplantation, the tumor growth regression rate was 78.13% and 74.29%, respectively. CONCLUSION： siRNA transfection downregulated gene expression of FGF-2, IGF-1, and IGF-1R In addition, siRNA treatment markedly suppressed glioma cell proliferation, growth, and migration, and concomitantly reduced subcutaneous tumorigenicity.

新疆吉伦台-塘坝勘查区6井田J_2x^(1-3)地层成煤特征分析

通过对吉伦台-塘坝勘查区6井田中侏罗系中西山窑组第一段第三亚段(J2x1-3)岩层特征及煤质化验成果进行分析,总结了J2x1-3地层成煤特征,J2x1-3地层为小型山间盆地陆源碎屑沉积,泥炭沼泽多发育在河流泛滥平原和滨湖三角洲平原之上,随着盆地的缓慢抬升,盆地从湖泊相沉积转变为湖滨-三角洲相沉积-泥炭沼泽相沉积,在沉积基准面旋回过程中,沉积基准面缓慢下降,沉积了小范围内稳定煤层,煤层镜质组分含量高于惰质组分含量,说明该段煤层是在沼泽积水较深、水动力环境相对较弱的还原环境中。

雷公藤多甙对IL-1β诱导大鼠滑膜细胞株RSC-364增殖和IL-6分泌的影响

目的:观察雷公藤多甙对IL-1β诱导大鼠滑膜细胞株RSC-364增殖和IL-6分泌的影响,探讨其治疗类风湿性关节炎的作用机理。方法:培养大鼠滑膜细胞株RSC-364,运用CCK-8法检测不同剂量的雷公藤多甙对IL-1β诱导大鼠滑膜细胞株RSC-364增殖的影响,酶联免疫吸附实验检测细胞株培养上清中的IL-6的含量。结果:经过IL-1β诱导大鼠滑膜细胞株RSC-364,在不同浓度的雷公藤多甙的作用48h后,其增殖明显受到抑制,并呈剂量依赖性。同时各剂量组均可抑制IL-1β诱导大鼠滑膜细胞株RSC-364分泌炎性因子IL-6的分泌。结论:雷公藤多甙抑制IL-1β诱导大鼠滑膜细胞株RSC-364的过度增殖和IL-6的分泌,这可能是其治疗类风湿性关节炎的作用机理之一。

奥扎格雷钠对急性脑梗死患者血清白细胞介素-6和可溶性细胞间黏附分子-1的影响

近年来,脑血管疾病逐年增多,尤其是缺血性脑血管病发病率有上升趋势[1]。有研究显示,急性脑梗死的患者血清可溶性细胞间黏附分子-1（in-tercellular cell adhesion molecule-1 solubility,sICAM-1）、白细胞介素-6（interleukin-6,IL-6）的水平明显升高；

以J-Lat 11.1为HIV-1潜伏感染模型再激活效果检测方法的初步探讨

目的：比较3种检测方法的优缺点,探索全面评价人免疫缺陷病毒1型（HIV-1）潜伏感染再激活剂的检测方法。方法：以HIV-1潜伏细胞株J-Lat 11.1为潜伏感染模型、豆蔻酰佛波醇乙酯（PMA）为潜伏再激活剂,用流式细胞术检测绿色荧光蛋白（GFP）阳性细胞所占比例,酶标仪检测GFP表达强度,活细胞成像系统检测GFP的动态表达情况。结果：流式细胞术检测显示PMA再激活出GFP阳性细胞的比例随作用浓度的增加（0~10 nmol/L）而增加,但当PMA浓度高于10 nmol/L后变化不再明显;酶标仪检测显示PMA处理后24 h内,GFP荧光强度逐渐增高,之后可在高水平保持至48 h;活细胞成像系统则可以动态反映PMA处理后的再激活过程。结论：可采用流式细胞术检测GFP阳性细胞比例对HIV-1潜伏感染再激活剂进行初步筛选,再结合酶标仪或活细胞成像系统动态监测GFP的表达情况,综合评价再激活剂的作用强度和起效时间。

Comparison of three fluorescence labeling and tracking methods of endothelial progenitor cells in laser-injured retina

AIM： To compare three kinds of fluorescent probes for in vitro labeling and in vivo tracking of endothelial progenitor cells（EPCs） in a mouse model of laser-induced retinal injury.METHODS： EPCs were isolated from human umbilical cord blood mononuclear cells and labeled with three different fluorescent probes： 5-（and-6）-carboxyfluorescein diacetate succinimidyl ester（CFSE）, 1,1′-dilinoleyl-3,3,3′,3′-tetramethylindo-carbocyanine perchlorate linked acetylated low-density lipoprotein（Di I-Ac LDL）, and green fluorescent protein（GFP）. The fluorescent intensity of EPCs was examined by confocal microscopy. Survival rate of labeled EPCs was calculated with trypan blue staining, and their adhesive capability was assessed. A mouse model of retinal injury was induced by laser, and EPCs were injected into the vitreous cavity. Frozen section and fluorescein angiography on flat-mounted retinal samples was employed to track the labeled EPCs in vivo.RESULTS： EPCs labeled with CFSE and Di I-Ac LDL exhibited an intense green and red fluorescence at the beginning; the fluorescence intensity decreased gradually to 20.23% and 49.99% respectively, after 28 d. On the contrary, the florescent intensity of GFP-labeled EPCs increased in a time-dependent manner. All labeled EPCs showed normal morphology and no significant change in survival and adhesive capability. In the mouse model, transplantation of EPCs showed a protective effect against retinal injury. EPCs labeled with CFSE and Di I-Ac LDL were successfully tracked in mice during the development of retinal injury and repair; however, GFP-labeled EPCs were not detected in the laser-injured mouse retina.CONCLUSION： The three fluorescent markers used in this study have their own set of advantages and disadvantages. CFSE and Di I-Ac LDL are suitable for short-term EPClabeling, while GFP should be used for long-term labeling. The choice of fluorescent markers should be guided by the purpose of the study.

n-6／n-3多不饱和脂肪酸不同比例对乳腺癌细胞胰岛素样生长因子受体表达的影响

目的探讨n-6／n-3多不饱和脂肪酸（polyunsaturated fatty acid，PUFA）不同比例对乳腺癌细胞株MCF-7（ER^＋）及MDA-MB-231（ER^-）胰岛素样生长因子受体一1（insulin—like growth factor receptor-1，IGF-1R）表达的影响。方法用不同比例的n-6／n．3PUFA（1～10）处理细胞，MTF法检测细胞增殖能力变化；RT—PCR检测细胞IGF-1RmRNA表达变化；Westem blot检测IGF-1R蛋白在细胞膜的表达变化。结果单纯n-6PUFA和10：1n-6／n-3 PUFA能够明显促进MCF-7细胞和MDA—MB-231细胞增殖，诱导细胞IGF-1 RmRNA及蛋白表达上调（P〈0．01）；单纯n-3PUFA和1：1n-6／n-3PUFA则显著抑制细胞增殖，并降低细胞IGF-1RmRNA及蛋白表达水平（P〈0．01）；但5：1n-6／n-3PUFA效果不明显（P〉0．05）。结论不同n-6／n-3PUFA构成能差异性调节乳腺癌细胞IGF-1R表达，其中单纯n-3PUFA和1：1n-6／n-3PUFA能明显降低其表达并抑制乳腺癌细胞增殖。

HIGH DENSITY CULTIVATION OF GENETICALLY－ENGINEERED CHO CELL LINES WITH MICROCARRIER CULTURE SYSTEMS

Genetically-engineered CHO cell lines, rβ- 13 and CLF-8B2, were cultivated with the MC- 1 microcarrier culture system. The cell density could be enhanced by increasing the concentration of microcarrier. At a microcarrier concentration of 10 mg/ml. the cell density could reach 4 to 5 × 106 cells/ml. It was shown that these cell lines would spontaneously release from the microcarrier to attach to and proliferate on fresh microcarriers. We were thus able to scale up cultivation using a simple method. i. e. by adding fresh microcarriers and medium directly into the culture system to about 2, 4 or 8 times the original volume. Using a perfusion culture system. we have successfully cultivated CLF-8B2 cells in a 2 L bioreactor for several weeks at medium perfusion rates of 0. 5 to 3working volumes. Prourokinase was stably secreted.

八株小鼠胸腺基质细胞系产生白细胞介素1及白细胞介素6的水平

应用IL-1诱导LBRM33-IA5细胞产生IL-2、及支持IL-6依赖细胞系KD-83细胞的增殖,分别测定了本室所建8株小鼠胸腺基质细胞系自发分泌IL-1及IL-6的能力.8株MTSC 分泌IL-1水平不同,>100U/ml者,1株;30～40U/ml 者,2株.8株细胞均能产生IL-6,其中7株的分泌水平>80U/ml;1株为38U/ml.比较各株分泌IL-1及IL-6的水平,本文显示,在MTSC 各系中,尚存在IL-1非依赖性IL-6分泌途径.本文尚比较了两种测定IL-1活性的方法,支持胸腺细胞增殖法测得者,实为IL-1+IL-6的效应,不能反映IL-1的实际水平.

C57BL/6J小鼠黑色素瘤肺转移模型的构建

目的探讨建立C57BL/6 J小鼠黑色素瘤肺转移模型的影响因素,包括肿瘤的接种方式、细胞接种数量和成瘤周期。方法体外培养小鼠黑色素瘤细胞B16F10。1)取6~8周龄,雄性小鼠18只,随机分三组,每组6只,分别采取尾静脉注射、腹腔注射和皮下注射方式,每只小鼠注射100μL(3×10~6个细胞)B16F10细胞悬液,2周后,解剖小鼠并观察黑色素瘤的生长和转移情况;2)分3组,同上,经尾静脉分别注射3×10~6个细胞、1×10~6个细胞、3×10~5个细胞,2周后,解剖小鼠并观察黑色素瘤的生长和转移情况;3)分3组,同上,尾静脉注射1×10~6个细胞,分别于1周、2周、3周解剖小鼠,观察黑色素瘤的生长和转移情况。结果 1)尾静脉注射小鼠黑色素瘤细胞,小鼠发生肺转移的成功率为100%,而腹腔注射和皮下注射未发生肺转移。2)接种小鼠黑色素瘤细胞数量为1×10~6时,发生肺部转移的黑色素瘤细胞数量适中;接种细胞数量为3×10~6时,发生肺部转移的黑色素瘤细胞数量过多;接种细胞数量为3×10~5时,发生肺部转移的黑色素瘤细胞数量较少。3)尾静脉注射1×10~6个小鼠黑色素瘤细胞,饲养2周后,可以观察到黑色素瘤细胞明显的肺部转移,且不会导致小鼠死亡;饲养3周,黑色素瘤细胞肺部转移数量过多,且小鼠死亡过半;饲养1周,黑色素瘤细胞肺部转移数量较少。结论经尾静脉注射1×10~6个小鼠黑色素瘤细胞,生长2周时间,为构建C57BL/6 J小鼠黑色素瘤肺转移模型的推荐方法。

Murine hepatocellular carcinoma derived stem cells reveal epithelial-to-mesenchymal plasticity

AIM To establish a model to enrich and characterize stemlike cells from murine normal liver and hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC) cell lines and to further investigate stem-like cell association with epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition(EMT).METHODS In this study,we utilized a stem cell conditioned serumfree medium to enrich stem-like cells from mouse HCC and normal liver cell lines,Hepa 1-6 and AML12,respectively.We isolated the 3-dimensional spheres and assessed their stemness characteristics by evaluating theRNA levels of stemness genes and a cell surface stem cell marker by quantitative reverse transcriptase-PCR(q RTPCR).Next,we examined the relationship between stem cells and EMT using q RT-PCR.RESULTS Three-dimensional spheres were enriched by culturing murine HCC and normal hepatocyte cell lines in stem cell conditioned serum-free medium supplemented with epidermal growth factor,basic fibroblast growth factor and heparin sulfate.The 3-dimensional spheres had enhanced stemness markers such as Klf4 and Bmi1 and hepatic cancer stem cell(CSC) marker Cd44 compared to parental cells grown as adherent cultures.We report that epithelial markers E-cadherin and ZO-1 were downregulated,while mesenchymal markers Vimentin and Fibronectin were upregulated in 3-dimensional spheres.The 3-dimensional spheres also exhibited changes in expression of Snai,Zeb and Twist family of EMT transcription factors.CONCLUSION Our novel method successfully enriched stem-like cells which possessed an EMT phenotype.The isolation and characterization of murine hepatic CSCs could establish a precise target for the development of more effective therapies for HCC.

IL-6在人单核细胞和脂肪细胞共培养体系中水平的相关变化

目的:研究人单核/巨噬细胞系THP-1与人原代脂肪细胞共培养体系中白细胞介素(IL-6)分泌水平的变化,以探讨炎症和肥胖的相关性。方法:建立THP-1与人原代脂肪细胞共培养体系,并用JNK抑制剂干预共培养体系24h后,用酶联免疫吸附法(ELISA)分别测定单核细胞组、脂肪细胞组、共培养组及共培养加JNK抑制剂组上清中IL-6的水平。结果:共培养组较单核细胞组、脂肪细胞组IL-6水平升高(P<0.05),共培养加入JNK抑制剂后,IL-6水平有所下降(P=0.114)。结论:人单核/巨噬细胞系THP-1与人原代脂肪细胞共培养促进炎症因子IL-6的释放,选择性阻断炎症介导的信号传导途径,IL-6的释放减少,对症使用抗炎介质及JNK抑制剂有望成为肥胖治疗的新靶点。

滋阴明目方调控GRP78/IRE1/ATF6通路改善视网膜色素变性的体外研究

目的探讨滋阴明目方改善视网膜色素变性的作用机制。方法将20只SD大鼠按随机数字表法分为空白血清组和滋阴明目方含药血清组,每组10只。滋阴明目方含药血清组大鼠灌胃滋阴明目方(46.875 g/kg),空白血清组大鼠灌胃蒸馏水。制备滋阴明目方含药血清及空白血清,采用液质联用技术分析滋阴明目方含药血清的化学成分。采用衣霉素干预人视网膜色素上皮(ARPE-19)细胞构建内质网应激损伤模型。CCK-8法筛选滋阴明目方含药血清最优体积分数。将ARPE-19细胞分为空白组、模型组、空白血清组、滋阴明目方含药血清组、牛磺熊去氧胆酸组,分别进行干预。干预24 h后,采用多时间动态细胞功能分析系统对细胞进行形态观察,CCK-8法检测各组细胞存活率,Annexin V-FITC/PI法检测各组细胞凋亡率,蛋白质印迹法和微滴式数字PCR法检测各组细胞葡萄糖调节蛋白78(GRP78)、1型内质网转膜蛋白激酶(IRE1)、活化转录因子6(ATF6)的蛋白及mRNA表达。结果液质联用分析得到滋阴明目方含药血清中包含熊果苷、水杨酸、木犀草素、丹酚酸A、刺桐碱、牛磺酸、檞皮素、麦芽酚、黄芩苷、丹参素等主要化学成分。与模型组比较,滋阴明目方含药血清组细胞数量增多,生长较均匀,漂浮的死亡ARPE-19细胞及碎片减少;滋阴明目方含药血清组和牛磺熊去氧胆酸组的细胞存活率均升高,细胞凋亡率均下降(均P<0.05);滋阴明目方含药血清组GRP78、IRE1、ATF6蛋白表达降低,牛磺熊去氧胆酸组IRE1、ATF6蛋白表达降低(均P<0.05);滋阴明目方含药血清组和牛磺熊去氧胆酸组GRP78、IRE1、ATF6 mRNA表达降低(均P<0.05)。结论滋阴明目方可以减少ARPE-19细胞内质网应激损伤模型的细胞凋亡,其分子机制可能与下调GRP78、IRE1、ATF6的表达,抑制细胞内质网应激反应有关。