Studies were carried out to find out the optimal parameters of enucleation and electroactivation ofrecipient rabbit oocyte for successful nuclear transfer,using the fluorescent stain,DAPI(4-6-diamidino-2-phenylindole)...Studies were carried out to find out the optimal parameters of enucleation and electroactivation ofrecipient rabbit oocyte for successful nuclear transfer,using the fluorescent stain,DAPI(4-6-diamidino-2-phenylindole),and electroactivation.According to the position of metaphasechromosomes in relation to the first polar body,the oocytes were classified into three types:1.thosewith chromosomes juxtaposed to the polar body;2.those with chromosomes in its adjacency; and3.those with chromosomes further removed.The relative proportions of each type appeared to varywith the time of maturation at which the oocytes were collected,with those of the later typesincreasing as the maturation process went further on.In addition,in-vitro cultivation ofelectroactivated oocytes gave the best results with oocytes that matured in-vito after injection ofovulating hormones(LH or HCG)and oocytes that were cultivated in-vitro for 17-19 hours.As aresult,it is recommended that oocytes be selected from those collected from the oviducts 13-15 hoursafter injection of LH or HCG,and electrofusion and electroactivation be done aftermicromanipulation and in-vito cultivation for 2-4 hours.By so doing,it is expected to achieve thehighest enucleation rate of oocytes and the highest fusion rate,the highest activation rate and thehighest development rate of the restructured embryos.展开更多
OBJECTIVE:To observe the effects of different doses of Wenxiao Ⅱ Decoction on the expression of monocyte chemoattractant protein-1(MCP-1) and vascular cell adhesion molecule-1(VCAM-1) in an experimental model of athe...OBJECTIVE:To observe the effects of different doses of Wenxiao Ⅱ Decoction on the expression of monocyte chemoattractant protein-1(MCP-1) and vascular cell adhesion molecule-1(VCAM-1) in an experimental model of atherosclerosis in rabbits and to explore the mechanism by which it alleviates atherosclerosis.METHODS:Sixty 3-4 month-old New Zealand rabbits of both sexes were randomly divided into six groups:simvastain;model;blank;and high-dose,mid-dose,and low-dose Wenxiao Ⅱ Decoction groups.Except for those in the blank group,all rabbits were fed a high-cholesterol diet.Carotid atherosclerosis was established by balloon-induced injury to the endothelium of the carotid artery in conjunction with consumption of a high-cholesterol diet.After 8 weeks,all rabbits were killed to evaluate the expression of MCP-1 and VCAM-1 by immunohistochemical staining.RESULTS:Expressions of MCP-1 and VCAM-1 were significantly decreased in all groups except the blank group compared with the model group(P<0.05).When compared with the simvastain group only variation of MCP-1 expression in low-dose group was not appreciable,and the differences were indistinct(P<0.05).When comparing among Wenxiao Ⅱ Decoction groups,MCP-1 expression in the mid-and high-dose groups was significantly lower than that seen in the low-dose group(P<0.01),but there were no differences among three dosage groups with respect to VCAM-1 expression(P>0.05).CONCLUSION:These data suggested that high,mid,and low doses of Wenxiao Ⅱ Decoction can inhibit the expression of MCP-1 and VCAM-1,which may prevent the formation of or stabilize atherosclerotic plaques.There may be a direct relationship between the dosage of Wenxiao Ⅱ Decoction and its therapeutic efficacy.展开更多
文摘Studies were carried out to find out the optimal parameters of enucleation and electroactivation ofrecipient rabbit oocyte for successful nuclear transfer,using the fluorescent stain,DAPI(4-6-diamidino-2-phenylindole),and electroactivation.According to the position of metaphasechromosomes in relation to the first polar body,the oocytes were classified into three types:1.thosewith chromosomes juxtaposed to the polar body;2.those with chromosomes in its adjacency; and3.those with chromosomes further removed.The relative proportions of each type appeared to varywith the time of maturation at which the oocytes were collected,with those of the later typesincreasing as the maturation process went further on.In addition,in-vitro cultivation ofelectroactivated oocytes gave the best results with oocytes that matured in-vito after injection ofovulating hormones(LH or HCG)and oocytes that were cultivated in-vitro for 17-19 hours.As aresult,it is recommended that oocytes be selected from those collected from the oviducts 13-15 hoursafter injection of LH or HCG,and electrofusion and electroactivation be done aftermicromanipulation and in-vito cultivation for 2-4 hours.By so doing,it is expected to achieve thehighest enucleation rate of oocytes and the highest fusion rate,the highest activation rate and thehighest development rate of the restructured embryos.
基金Supported by Research Grant from the Health Bureau of Shanghai(No.2008J003A)
文摘OBJECTIVE:To observe the effects of different doses of Wenxiao Ⅱ Decoction on the expression of monocyte chemoattractant protein-1(MCP-1) and vascular cell adhesion molecule-1(VCAM-1) in an experimental model of atherosclerosis in rabbits and to explore the mechanism by which it alleviates atherosclerosis.METHODS:Sixty 3-4 month-old New Zealand rabbits of both sexes were randomly divided into six groups:simvastain;model;blank;and high-dose,mid-dose,and low-dose Wenxiao Ⅱ Decoction groups.Except for those in the blank group,all rabbits were fed a high-cholesterol diet.Carotid atherosclerosis was established by balloon-induced injury to the endothelium of the carotid artery in conjunction with consumption of a high-cholesterol diet.After 8 weeks,all rabbits were killed to evaluate the expression of MCP-1 and VCAM-1 by immunohistochemical staining.RESULTS:Expressions of MCP-1 and VCAM-1 were significantly decreased in all groups except the blank group compared with the model group(P<0.05).When compared with the simvastain group only variation of MCP-1 expression in low-dose group was not appreciable,and the differences were indistinct(P<0.05).When comparing among Wenxiao Ⅱ Decoction groups,MCP-1 expression in the mid-and high-dose groups was significantly lower than that seen in the low-dose group(P<0.01),but there were no differences among three dosage groups with respect to VCAM-1 expression(P>0.05).CONCLUSION:These data suggested that high,mid,and low doses of Wenxiao Ⅱ Decoction can inhibit the expression of MCP-1 and VCAM-1,which may prevent the formation of or stabilize atherosclerotic plaques.There may be a direct relationship between the dosage of Wenxiao Ⅱ Decoction and its therapeutic efficacy.
