To investigate the characteristics of hydrogen production by a novel fermentative hydrogen-producing bacterial strain B49 (AF481148 in EMBL), batch experiments are conducted under different conditions. Hydrogen produc...To investigate the characteristics of hydrogen production by a novel fermentative hydrogen-producing bacterial strain B49 (AF481148 in EMBL), batch experiments are conducted under different conditions. Hydrogen production has a correlation with cell growth and the consumption of glucose and soluble protein. The optimum pH for cell growth is 4.5±0.15. At acidic pH 4.0±0.15, the bacteria has the maximum accumulated hydrogen volume of 2382 ml/L culture and the maximum hydrogen evolution rate of 339.9 ml/L culture·h with 1% glucose. The optimum temperature for cell growth and hydrogen production is 35℃. In addition, fermentative hydrogen-producing bacterial strain B49 can generate hydrogen from the decomposition of other organic substrates such as wheat, soybean, corn, and potato. Moreover, it can also produce hydrogen from molasses wastewater and brewage wastewater, and hydrogen yields are 137.9 ml H 2/g COD and 49.9 ml H 2/g COD, respectively.展开更多
AIM:To investigate the growth-inhibiting and apoptosis-inducing effects of the gene MOB2 on human hepatic carcinoma cell line SMMC-7721.METHODS:The full-length cDNA of the MOB2 gene was amplified from human umbilical ...AIM:To investigate the growth-inhibiting and apoptosis-inducing effects of the gene MOB2 on human hepatic carcinoma cell line SMMC-7721.METHODS:The full-length cDNA of the MOB2 gene was amplified from human umbilical vein endothelial cells.The correct full-length MOB2 cDNA was subcloned into the eukaryotic expression vector pEGFP-C1.After lipofection of the MOB2 gene into cancer cells,the levels of MOB2 protein in the cancer cells were detected by immunoblotting.To transfect the recombined plasmid vector pEGFP-CI-MOB2 into SMMC-7721 cells,the cells were cultured in Dulbecco's Modified Eagle'sMedium with 10% fetal calf serum and glutamine,and then mixed with liposomes,Lipofectamine 2000 and the plasmid vector pEGFP-CI-MOB2.RESULTS:We observed the growth and proliferation of SMMC-7721 cells containing pEGFP-CI-MOB2 and analyzed their apoptosis and growth cycle phases by flow cytometry.We successfully transfected the recombined plasmid vector pEGFP-CI-MOB2 into SMMC-7721 cells and screened for a single clone cell containing MOB2.After transfection,MOB2 enhanced growth suppression,induced apoptosis,increased the ratio of G0/G1,significantly inhibited the advance of cell cycle phase,and arrested cells in G0/G1 phase.CONCLUSION:MOB2 overexpression induces apoptosis and inhibits the growth of human hepatic cancer cells,which may be useful in gene therapy for hepatic carcinoma.展开更多
Objective:The aim of this study was to study the changes of SGC-7901 cells transfecting small hairpin RNA(shRNA) targeted Bcl-2 and celecoxib in vitro.Methods:To use the effective siRNA targeted to Bcl-2 by Lipofectam...Objective:The aim of this study was to study the changes of SGC-7901 cells transfecting small hairpin RNA(shRNA) targeted Bcl-2 and celecoxib in vitro.Methods:To use the effective siRNA targeted to Bcl-2 by Lipofectamine 2000,the rate of cell growth inhibition of all groups was detected by multiply-table tournament(MTT) method,apoptosis rate was examined by flow cytometry and the expression of Bcl-2 was assayed by Elisa.Results:After siRNA was transfected to SGC-7901 cells,the rate of cell growth inhibition was increased,the joint group was higher by flow cytometry and the expression of Bcl-2 was lower by Elisa.Conclusion:The growth of SGC-7901 cells which was transfected siRNA has been inhibited,and the sensitivity to celecoxib has been increased.展开更多
AIM:To investigate the cytotoxic effects of spray-dried extracts of Phyllanthus niruri in combination with cis- platin on two cancer cell lines. METHODS: Colorectal carcinoma (HT29) and human hepatocellular carcin...AIM:To investigate the cytotoxic effects of spray-dried extracts of Phyllanthus niruri in combination with cis- platin on two cancer cell lines. METHODS: Colorectal carcinoma (HT29) and human hepatocellular carcinoma (HepG2) cells were treated with spray-dried extracts of Phyllanthus niruri (SDEPN) either alone or in combination with cisplatin at differ- ent concentrations (0.5 mg/mL and 1 mg/mL) for 4 h and 24 h. To verify and quantify cancer cells treated with these products as well as identify the cell cycle stage and cell viability, we stained the cells with prop- idium iodide and assessed them by flow cytometry. The percentage of cells in different cell cycle phases was quantified and data were expressed as histo- grams. Significant differences between groups were determined using analysis of variance and Bonferroni's test, as indicated. A value of P 〈 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. RESULTS: SDEPN had significantly different cyto- toxic effects on HT29 (2.81 4- 0.11 vs 3.51 4- 1.13, P 〉 0.05) and HepG2 (5.07± 0.3 vs 15.9 ± 1.04, P 〈 0.001) cells when compared to control cells for 4 h. SDEPN also had significantly different cytotoxic effects on HT29 (1.91 ± 0.57 vs 4.53± 1.22, P 〉 0.05) and HepG2 (14.56 ± 1.6 vs 35.67 ± 3.94, P 〈 0.001) cells when compared to control cells for 24 h. Both cell lines were killed by cisplatin in a dose-dependent manner compared to control cells (HepG2 cells for 4 h: 10.78 ± 1.58 vs 53.89 ± 1.53, P 〈 0.001; 24 h: 8.9 ± 1.43 vs 62.78 ± 1.87, P 〈 0.001 and HT29 cells for 4 h: 9.52 ±0.913 vs 49.86 ± 2.89, P 〈 0.001; 24 h: 11.78 ± 1.05 vs 53.34 ± 2.65, P 〈 0.001). In HT29 cells, pretreat- ment with SDEPN and subsequent treatment with cis-platin resulted in a greater number of cells being killed (12.78 ± 1.01 vs 93.76 ± 1.6, P 〈 0.001). HepG2 cells showed significant cell killing with treatment with SDEPN when combined with cisplatin (12.87 ± 2.78 vs 78.8 ± 3.02, P 〈 0.001). CONCLUSION: SDEPN is selectively toxic against two cancer cell lines. Moreover, SDEPN in combination with cisplatin induces a synergistic increase in the cell death of both HT29 and HepG2 cells.展开更多
Objective:To discuss the difference between multi-drug resistant cell line A549/Gem and its parental cell A549 on the basis of establishment of human gemcitabine-resistant cell line A549/Gem so as to elaborate the pos...Objective:To discuss the difference between multi-drug resistant cell line A549/Gem and its parental cell A549 on the basis of establishment of human gemcitabine-resistant cell line A549/Gem so as to elaborate the possible mechanisms of gemcitabine resistance.Methods:Human gemcitabine-resistant non-small cell lung cancer cell line A549/Gem was estab-lished by the method of repeated clinical serous peak concentration plus gradually increasing concentration of gemcitabine from its parental cell human lung adenocarcinoma cell line A549 which was sensitive to gemcitabine.During the course of inducement,we had monitored their morphology,checked their resistance indexes and resistant pedigree by MTT method,gathered their growth curves and calculated their doubling time,examined their DNA contents and cell cycles by FCM;at the same time,we had measured their expressions of P53,EGFR,Cerb-B-2,PTEN,PCNA,c-myc,VEGF,MDR-1,Bcl-2,nm23,MMP-9,TIMP-1,and CD44v6 proteins via immunocytochemistry staining,RRM1 and ERCC1 mRNA by real-time fluorescent quantitative-PCR.Results:The resistance index of A549/Gem' cells(the deputy of cells in the process of inducement) to gemcitabine was 163.228,and the cell line also exhibited cross-resistance to vinorelbine,taxotere,fluorouraci,etoposide and cisplatin,but kept sensitivity to paclitaxol and oxaliplatin.The doubling time of A549/Gem' was shorter and figures in G0-G1 phases were increased than A549 cells.Compared with A549 cells,A549/Gem' cells achieved EGFR and c-myc proteins expressions,nm23 protein expression enhanced,P53,Cerb-B-2 and Bcl-2 proteins expressions reduced,PTEN,PCNA and MDR-1 proteins expressions vanished,but those of MMP-9,VEGF,CD44v6 and TIMP-1 proteins changed trivially.Meanwhile,expressions of RRM1 and ERCC1 mRNA were augmented markedly.The resistance index of A549/Gem cells to gemcitabine was 129.783,and the cell line also held cross-resistance to vinorelbine,taxotere,etoposide,cisplatin and sensitivity to paclitaxol.But the resistance to fluorouracil and sensitivity to oxaliplatin vanished.And the expression of RRM1 and ERCC1 mRNA decreased visibly.The doubling time of A549/Gem cells was longer and figures in G0-G1 phases were decreased than A549/Gem' cells.In A549/Gem cells,expressions of P53,EGFR,PCNA and MDR-1 proteins was same to those of A549/Gem' cells.A549/Gem cells achieved TIMP-1 and PTEN proteins expressions,Cerb-B-2,MMP-9,c-myc and Bcl-2 proteins expressions enhanced,nm23 protein expressions vanished,but the expressions of VEGF and CD44v6 proteins changed trivially.Furthermore,Compared with its parental cell A549,A549/Gem cell was mixed with giant cells of different sizes and was larger and more irregular.Conclusion:The human gemcitabine-resistant non-small cell lung cancer cell line A549/Gem had achieved multi-drug resistance and great changes of biological characters compared with its parental cells A549.And these changes possibly participated in the formation of multidrug resistance.展开更多
Lepidopteran heat-tolerant (ht) cell lines have been obtained with sf-9, sf-21 and several Bombyx cells. They have a distinct karyotype, membrane lipid composition, morphology and growth kinetics from the parental cel...Lepidopteran heat-tolerant (ht) cell lines have been obtained with sf-9, sf-21 and several Bombyx cells. They have a distinct karyotype, membrane lipid composition, morphology and growth kinetics from the parental cell lines. In this paper, we report the development of ht cell lines from other insect species and examination of their growth characteristics and virus susceptibility. Adaptation of cell lines sf-9, BTI-TN-5B1-4 (High5) and BTI-TN-MG1 (MG1) to 33℃ and 35℃ was carried out by shifting the culture temperature between 28℃ and higher temperatures by a gradual stepwise increase in temperature. The process of adaption to a higher culture temperature was accomplished over a period of 2 months. The cell lines with the temperature adaption were designated as sf9-ht33, sf9-ht35, High5-ht33, High5-ht35, MG1-ht33, MG1-ht35. These cell lines have been subcultured over 70 passages. Adaption to high temperatures was confirmed by a constant population doubling time with individual cell lines. The population doubling time of heat adapted cell lines were 1-4 h less than these of parental cell lines. Cell shapes did not show obvious change, however, the cell size of sf9-ht cells was enlarged and those of High5 and MG1 ht cells were reduced after heat adaption. When the cell lines were infected with Autographa californica nuclear polyhedrosis virus (AcMNPV) at 28℃, 33℃, 35℃ and 37℃, production of budded virus and occlusion bodies in each cell line was optimum at its own adapted temperature.展开更多
In order to improve the yield of β-mannase and to investigate the rules of fermentation production, a high-yield β-mannase producing strain, Bacillus licheniformis HDYM-04, was used to investigate the kinetics model...In order to improve the yield of β-mannase and to investigate the rules of fermentation production, a high-yield β-mannase producing strain, Bacillus licheniformis HDYM-04, was used to investigate the kinetics models based on the optimal fermentation conditions: HDYM-04 strain was fermented at 37℃ for 30 h with agitation speed at 300 r/min and aeration rate at 3 L/min in a 5 L fermenter, the initial addition amount of konjac flour was 2%(w/v), the initial pH of medium was 8.0, and the inoculum concentration was 6.7%(v/v). Three batch fermentation kinetic models were established (cell growth kinetic model, substrate consumption kinetic model, product formation kinetic model) bases on Logistic and Luedeking-Piret equations. To be specific, cell growth kinetic model was dX/dt =0.431X (1- X/ 15.522 ), substrate consumption kinetic model was -ds/dt =1.11 dX/dt +0.000 2 dP/dt +0.000 8X, and product formation kinetic model was dP/dt=133.1 dX +222.87X. The correlation coefficients R^2 of the three equations were 0.990 21, 0.989 08 and 0.988 12, respectively, which indicated a good correlation between experimental values and models. Therefore, the three equations could be used to describe the processes of cell growth, enzyme synthesis and substrate consumption during batch fermentation using B. licheniformis strain HDYM-04. The establishment of batch fermentation kinetic models (cell growth kinetic model, substrate depletion kinetic model, product formation kinetic model) could lay the theoretical foundation and provide practical reference for the applica- tion of HDYM-04 in fermentation industry.展开更多
文摘To investigate the characteristics of hydrogen production by a novel fermentative hydrogen-producing bacterial strain B49 (AF481148 in EMBL), batch experiments are conducted under different conditions. Hydrogen production has a correlation with cell growth and the consumption of glucose and soluble protein. The optimum pH for cell growth is 4.5±0.15. At acidic pH 4.0±0.15, the bacteria has the maximum accumulated hydrogen volume of 2382 ml/L culture and the maximum hydrogen evolution rate of 339.9 ml/L culture·h with 1% glucose. The optimum temperature for cell growth and hydrogen production is 35℃. In addition, fermentative hydrogen-producing bacterial strain B49 can generate hydrogen from the decomposition of other organic substrates such as wheat, soybean, corn, and potato. Moreover, it can also produce hydrogen from molasses wastewater and brewage wastewater, and hydrogen yields are 137.9 ml H 2/g COD and 49.9 ml H 2/g COD, respectively.
文摘AIM:To investigate the growth-inhibiting and apoptosis-inducing effects of the gene MOB2 on human hepatic carcinoma cell line SMMC-7721.METHODS:The full-length cDNA of the MOB2 gene was amplified from human umbilical vein endothelial cells.The correct full-length MOB2 cDNA was subcloned into the eukaryotic expression vector pEGFP-C1.After lipofection of the MOB2 gene into cancer cells,the levels of MOB2 protein in the cancer cells were detected by immunoblotting.To transfect the recombined plasmid vector pEGFP-CI-MOB2 into SMMC-7721 cells,the cells were cultured in Dulbecco's Modified Eagle'sMedium with 10% fetal calf serum and glutamine,and then mixed with liposomes,Lipofectamine 2000 and the plasmid vector pEGFP-CI-MOB2.RESULTS:We observed the growth and proliferation of SMMC-7721 cells containing pEGFP-CI-MOB2 and analyzed their apoptosis and growth cycle phases by flow cytometry.We successfully transfected the recombined plasmid vector pEGFP-CI-MOB2 into SMMC-7721 cells and screened for a single clone cell containing MOB2.After transfection,MOB2 enhanced growth suppression,induced apoptosis,increased the ratio of G0/G1,significantly inhibited the advance of cell cycle phase,and arrested cells in G0/G1 phase.CONCLUSION:MOB2 overexpression induces apoptosis and inhibits the growth of human hepatic cancer cells,which may be useful in gene therapy for hepatic carcinoma.
文摘Objective:The aim of this study was to study the changes of SGC-7901 cells transfecting small hairpin RNA(shRNA) targeted Bcl-2 and celecoxib in vitro.Methods:To use the effective siRNA targeted to Bcl-2 by Lipofectamine 2000,the rate of cell growth inhibition of all groups was detected by multiply-table tournament(MTT) method,apoptosis rate was examined by flow cytometry and the expression of Bcl-2 was assayed by Elisa.Results:After siRNA was transfected to SGC-7901 cells,the rate of cell growth inhibition was increased,the joint group was higher by flow cytometry and the expression of Bcl-2 was lower by Elisa.Conclusion:The growth of SGC-7901 cells which was transfected siRNA has been inhibited,and the sensitivity to celecoxib has been increased.
基金Supported by Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)CNPq (470179/2009-0) for financial support and Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences,Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte
文摘AIM:To investigate the cytotoxic effects of spray-dried extracts of Phyllanthus niruri in combination with cis- platin on two cancer cell lines. METHODS: Colorectal carcinoma (HT29) and human hepatocellular carcinoma (HepG2) cells were treated with spray-dried extracts of Phyllanthus niruri (SDEPN) either alone or in combination with cisplatin at differ- ent concentrations (0.5 mg/mL and 1 mg/mL) for 4 h and 24 h. To verify and quantify cancer cells treated with these products as well as identify the cell cycle stage and cell viability, we stained the cells with prop- idium iodide and assessed them by flow cytometry. The percentage of cells in different cell cycle phases was quantified and data were expressed as histo- grams. Significant differences between groups were determined using analysis of variance and Bonferroni's test, as indicated. A value of P 〈 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. RESULTS: SDEPN had significantly different cyto- toxic effects on HT29 (2.81 4- 0.11 vs 3.51 4- 1.13, P 〉 0.05) and HepG2 (5.07± 0.3 vs 15.9 ± 1.04, P 〈 0.001) cells when compared to control cells for 4 h. SDEPN also had significantly different cytotoxic effects on HT29 (1.91 ± 0.57 vs 4.53± 1.22, P 〉 0.05) and HepG2 (14.56 ± 1.6 vs 35.67 ± 3.94, P 〈 0.001) cells when compared to control cells for 24 h. Both cell lines were killed by cisplatin in a dose-dependent manner compared to control cells (HepG2 cells for 4 h: 10.78 ± 1.58 vs 53.89 ± 1.53, P 〈 0.001; 24 h: 8.9 ± 1.43 vs 62.78 ± 1.87, P 〈 0.001 and HT29 cells for 4 h: 9.52 ±0.913 vs 49.86 ± 2.89, P 〈 0.001; 24 h: 11.78 ± 1.05 vs 53.34 ± 2.65, P 〈 0.001). In HT29 cells, pretreat- ment with SDEPN and subsequent treatment with cis-platin resulted in a greater number of cells being killed (12.78 ± 1.01 vs 93.76 ± 1.6, P 〈 0.001). HepG2 cells showed significant cell killing with treatment with SDEPN when combined with cisplatin (12.87 ± 2.78 vs 78.8 ± 3.02, P 〈 0.001). CONCLUSION: SDEPN is selectively toxic against two cancer cell lines. Moreover, SDEPN in combination with cisplatin induces a synergistic increase in the cell death of both HT29 and HepG2 cells.
基金Supported by a grant from Capital Medical Developmental Foundation (No.2003-3028)
文摘Objective:To discuss the difference between multi-drug resistant cell line A549/Gem and its parental cell A549 on the basis of establishment of human gemcitabine-resistant cell line A549/Gem so as to elaborate the possible mechanisms of gemcitabine resistance.Methods:Human gemcitabine-resistant non-small cell lung cancer cell line A549/Gem was estab-lished by the method of repeated clinical serous peak concentration plus gradually increasing concentration of gemcitabine from its parental cell human lung adenocarcinoma cell line A549 which was sensitive to gemcitabine.During the course of inducement,we had monitored their morphology,checked their resistance indexes and resistant pedigree by MTT method,gathered their growth curves and calculated their doubling time,examined their DNA contents and cell cycles by FCM;at the same time,we had measured their expressions of P53,EGFR,Cerb-B-2,PTEN,PCNA,c-myc,VEGF,MDR-1,Bcl-2,nm23,MMP-9,TIMP-1,and CD44v6 proteins via immunocytochemistry staining,RRM1 and ERCC1 mRNA by real-time fluorescent quantitative-PCR.Results:The resistance index of A549/Gem' cells(the deputy of cells in the process of inducement) to gemcitabine was 163.228,and the cell line also exhibited cross-resistance to vinorelbine,taxotere,fluorouraci,etoposide and cisplatin,but kept sensitivity to paclitaxol and oxaliplatin.The doubling time of A549/Gem' was shorter and figures in G0-G1 phases were increased than A549 cells.Compared with A549 cells,A549/Gem' cells achieved EGFR and c-myc proteins expressions,nm23 protein expression enhanced,P53,Cerb-B-2 and Bcl-2 proteins expressions reduced,PTEN,PCNA and MDR-1 proteins expressions vanished,but those of MMP-9,VEGF,CD44v6 and TIMP-1 proteins changed trivially.Meanwhile,expressions of RRM1 and ERCC1 mRNA were augmented markedly.The resistance index of A549/Gem cells to gemcitabine was 129.783,and the cell line also held cross-resistance to vinorelbine,taxotere,etoposide,cisplatin and sensitivity to paclitaxol.But the resistance to fluorouracil and sensitivity to oxaliplatin vanished.And the expression of RRM1 and ERCC1 mRNA decreased visibly.The doubling time of A549/Gem cells was longer and figures in G0-G1 phases were decreased than A549/Gem' cells.In A549/Gem cells,expressions of P53,EGFR,PCNA and MDR-1 proteins was same to those of A549/Gem' cells.A549/Gem cells achieved TIMP-1 and PTEN proteins expressions,Cerb-B-2,MMP-9,c-myc and Bcl-2 proteins expressions enhanced,nm23 protein expressions vanished,but the expressions of VEGF and CD44v6 proteins changed trivially.Furthermore,Compared with its parental cell A549,A549/Gem cell was mixed with giant cells of different sizes and was larger and more irregular.Conclusion:The human gemcitabine-resistant non-small cell lung cancer cell line A549/Gem had achieved multi-drug resistance and great changes of biological characters compared with its parental cells A549.And these changes possibly participated in the formation of multidrug resistance.
基金Chinese National Basic Research Program(973)2009CB118900Chinese National ScienceFoundation Project(30771451)Boyce Thompson Institutefor Plant Research Project(BTI-QAU1-23-2007)
文摘Lepidopteran heat-tolerant (ht) cell lines have been obtained with sf-9, sf-21 and several Bombyx cells. They have a distinct karyotype, membrane lipid composition, morphology and growth kinetics from the parental cell lines. In this paper, we report the development of ht cell lines from other insect species and examination of their growth characteristics and virus susceptibility. Adaptation of cell lines sf-9, BTI-TN-5B1-4 (High5) and BTI-TN-MG1 (MG1) to 33℃ and 35℃ was carried out by shifting the culture temperature between 28℃ and higher temperatures by a gradual stepwise increase in temperature. The process of adaption to a higher culture temperature was accomplished over a period of 2 months. The cell lines with the temperature adaption were designated as sf9-ht33, sf9-ht35, High5-ht33, High5-ht35, MG1-ht33, MG1-ht35. These cell lines have been subcultured over 70 passages. Adaption to high temperatures was confirmed by a constant population doubling time with individual cell lines. The population doubling time of heat adapted cell lines were 1-4 h less than these of parental cell lines. Cell shapes did not show obvious change, however, the cell size of sf9-ht cells was enlarged and those of High5 and MG1 ht cells were reduced after heat adaption. When the cell lines were infected with Autographa californica nuclear polyhedrosis virus (AcMNPV) at 28℃, 33℃, 35℃ and 37℃, production of budded virus and occlusion bodies in each cell line was optimum at its own adapted temperature.
基金Supported by Educational Commission of Heilongjiang Province of China(11551z011)
文摘In order to improve the yield of β-mannase and to investigate the rules of fermentation production, a high-yield β-mannase producing strain, Bacillus licheniformis HDYM-04, was used to investigate the kinetics models based on the optimal fermentation conditions: HDYM-04 strain was fermented at 37℃ for 30 h with agitation speed at 300 r/min and aeration rate at 3 L/min in a 5 L fermenter, the initial addition amount of konjac flour was 2%(w/v), the initial pH of medium was 8.0, and the inoculum concentration was 6.7%(v/v). Three batch fermentation kinetic models were established (cell growth kinetic model, substrate consumption kinetic model, product formation kinetic model) bases on Logistic and Luedeking-Piret equations. To be specific, cell growth kinetic model was dX/dt =0.431X (1- X/ 15.522 ), substrate consumption kinetic model was -ds/dt =1.11 dX/dt +0.000 2 dP/dt +0.000 8X, and product formation kinetic model was dP/dt=133.1 dX +222.87X. The correlation coefficients R^2 of the three equations were 0.990 21, 0.989 08 and 0.988 12, respectively, which indicated a good correlation between experimental values and models. Therefore, the three equations could be used to describe the processes of cell growth, enzyme synthesis and substrate consumption during batch fermentation using B. licheniformis strain HDYM-04. The establishment of batch fermentation kinetic models (cell growth kinetic model, substrate depletion kinetic model, product formation kinetic model) could lay the theoretical foundation and provide practical reference for the applica- tion of HDYM-04 in fermentation industry.