目的研究衰老骨髓基质细胞对骨髓造血细胞增殖分化能力的影响,为阐述机体造血微环境衰老对造血干/祖细胞增殖的影响提供实验依据。方法全骨髓贴壁法体外培养大鼠骨髓基质细胞,分为对照组和衰老组。衰老组:常规培养基内加入30 mg/m L D-...目的研究衰老骨髓基质细胞对骨髓造血细胞增殖分化能力的影响,为阐述机体造血微环境衰老对造血干/祖细胞增殖的影响提供实验依据。方法全骨髓贴壁法体外培养大鼠骨髓基质细胞,分为对照组和衰老组。衰老组:常规培养基内加入30 mg/m L D-半乳糖作用48 h。CCK-8法测定BMSCs增殖;流式细胞术分析细胞周期;β-半乳糖苷酶(SA-β-Gal)染色观察衰老BMSCs百分率;Western blot检测P16、P21和P53蛋白表达。骨髓造血细胞与BMSCs共培养,集落计数检测髓系多向性造血祖细胞(CFU-Mix)增殖分化。ELISA检测BMSCs培养上清液中IL-1β、GM-CSF和SCF含量;DCFH-DA流式荧光检测BMSC活性氧簇(ROS)水平;酶学法检测BMSCs内过氧化物丙二醛(MDA)含量和总超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)活性。结果与对照组相比,D-半乳糖诱导BMSCs衰老,细胞阻滞于G0/G1期(P<0.01),增殖能力显著下降,SA-β-Gal染色阳性率升高(P<0.01);衰老相关蛋白P16、P21和P53表达明显上调(P<0.01)。与衰老BMSCs共培养的骨髓造血细胞增殖分化能力减弱。衰老BMSCs内ROS、MDA氧化损伤指标上升,SOD抗氧化指标下降(P<0.01);BMSCs培养上清液IL-1β、GM-CSF和SCF含量明显下降(P<0.01)。结论衰老骨髓基质细胞抑制造血细胞增殖、分化能力,其机制可能与骨髓基质细胞氧化损伤,分泌活性因子改变有关。展开更多
Objective:To explore the effects of dopamine receptor D2(DRD2)on astrocytic dedifferentiation based on SOX2-regulated genes in neural stem cells(NSCs)and astrocytes.Methods:Immunofluorescence staining and SOX2-GFP mic...Objective:To explore the effects of dopamine receptor D2(DRD2)on astrocytic dedifferentiation based on SOX2-regulated genes in neural stem cells(NSCs)and astrocytes.Methods:Immunofluorescence staining and SOX2-GFP mice were used to examine the lineage differentiation of SOX2-positive cells during the development of cerebral cortex.Primary NSCs/astrocytes culture,ChIP-seq and Western Blot were adopted to analyze and verify the expression of candidate genes.Pharmacological manipulation,neurosphere formation,photochemical ischemia,immunofluorescence staining and behavior tests were adopted to evaluate the effects of activating DRD2 signaling on astrocytic dedifferentiation.Results:Immunofluorescence staining demonstrated the NSC-astrocyte switch of SOX2-expression in the normal development of cerebral cortex.ChIP-seq revealed enrichment of DRD2 signaling by SOX2-bound enhancers in NSCs and SOX2-bound promoters in astrocytes.Western Blot and immunofluorescence staining verified the expression of DRD2 in NSCs and reactive astrocytes.Application of quinagolide hydrocholoride(QH),an agonist of DRD2,significantly promoted astrocytic dedifferentiation both in vitro and in vivo following ischemia.In addition,quinagolide hydrocholoride treatment improved locomotion recovery.Conclusion:Activating DRD2 signaling facilitates astrocytic dedifferentiation and may be used to treat ischemic stroke.展开更多
Endothelial cells (TEC_3 cells) derived from mouse embryonic stem (ES) cells were used as seed cells to construct blood vessels. Tissue engineered blood vessels were made by seeding 8 × 10~6 smooth muscle cells (...Endothelial cells (TEC_3 cells) derived from mouse embryonic stem (ES) cells were used as seed cells to construct blood vessels. Tissue engineered blood vessels were made by seeding 8 × 10~6 smooth muscle cells (SMCs) obtained from rabbit arteries onto a sheet of nonwoven polyglycolic acid (PGA) fibers, which was used as a biodegradable polymer scaffold. After being cultured in DMEM medium for 7 days in vitro, SMCs grew well on the PGA fibers, and the cell-PGA sheet was then wrapped around a silicon tube, and implanted subcutaneously into nude mice. After 6～8 weeks, the silicon tube was replaced with another silicon tube in smaller diameter, and then the TEC_3 cells (endothelial cells differentiated from mouse ES cells) were injected inside the engineered vessel tube as the test group. In the control group only culture medium was injected. Five days later, the engineered vessels were harvested for gross observation, histological and immunohistochemical analysis. The preliminary results demonstrated that the SMC-PGA construct could form a tubular structure in 6～8 weeks and PGA fibers were completely degraded. Histological and immunohistochemical analysis of the newly formed tissue revealed a typical blood vessel structure, including a lining of endothelial cells (ECs) on the lumimal surface and the presence of SMC and collagen in the wall. No EC lining was found in the tubes of control group. Therefore, the ECs differentiated from mouse ES cells can serve as seed cells for endothelium lining in tissue engineered blood vessels.展开更多
Abnormal deposition of amyloid-p(Ap) peptides and formation of neuritic plaques are recognized as pathological processes in Alzheimer's disease (AD) brain. By using amyloid precursor protein (APP) transfected cell...Abnormal deposition of amyloid-p(Ap) peptides and formation of neuritic plaques are recognized as pathological processes in Alzheimer's disease (AD) brain. By using amyloid precursor protein (APP) transfected cells, this study aims to investigate the effect of overproduction of Aβ on cell differentiation and cell viability. It was shown that after serum withdrawal, untransfected cell (N2a/Wt) and vector transfected cells (N2a/vector) extended long and branched cell processes, whereas no neurites was induced in wild type APP (N2a/APP695) and Swedish mutant APP (N2a/ APPswe) transfected N2a cells. After differentiation by serum withdrawal, the localization of APP/AP and neurofilament was extended to neurites, whereas those of APP-transfected cells were stillrestricted within the cell body. Levels of both APP and Aβ were significantly higher in N2a/APP695 and N2a/APPswe than in N2a/Wt, as determined by Western blot and Sandwich ELISA, respectively. To further investigate the effect of A0 on the inhibition of cell differentiation, we added exogenously the similar level or about 10-times of the AP level produced by N2a/APP695 and N2a/APPswe to the culture medium and co-cultured with N2a/Wt for 12 h, and we found that the inhibition of serum withdrawal-induced differentiation observed in N2a/APP695 and N2a/APPswe could not be reproduced by exogenous administration of AP into N2a/Wt. We also observed that neither endogenous production nor exogenous addition of Aβ1-40 or Aβ1-42, even to hundreds fold of the physiological concentration, affected obviously the cell viability. These results suggest that the overproduction of AP could not arrest cell differentiation induced by serum deprivation and that, at least to a certain degree and in a limited time period, is not toxic to cell viability.展开更多
Calcium plays a crucial role in the normal and abnormal cell metabolism. The role of calcium in the differentiation process of murine erythroleukemia cells(MELC) remains controversial. Here, based upon quantitative me...Calcium plays a crucial role in the normal and abnormal cell metabolism. The role of calcium in the differentiation process of murine erythroleukemia cells(MELC) remains controversial. Here, based upon quantitative measurement of fluorescence in single cells, a method was developed to investigate the intracellular free calcium [Ca2+]i concentration and DNA contents simultaneously, by employing the fluorescent probe, fluo-3 acetoxymethyl ester and DNA dye Hoechst 33342. During MELC differentiation, [Ca2+]i concentration incresed. We also demonstrated that calcium ionophore, A23187, enhanced the HMBA-induced MELC differentiation, while verapamil, an inhibitor of calcuim uptake, slightly reduced differentiation. These results suggested that an increase in the [Ca2+]i level was an essential step in HMBA-induced MELC differentiation.展开更多
Searching for more potent and less toxic HMBA related agents. Methods. Human erythroleukemia cell K562, murine erythroleukemia cell (MEL) and its sub line MEL DS19 were used as target cells to select a cell line which...Searching for more potent and less toxic HMBA related agents. Methods. Human erythroleukemia cell K562, murine erythroleukemia cell (MEL) and its sub line MEL DS19 were used as target cells to select a cell line which is the most sensitive to HMBA, then analyzed the activity of inducing differentiati on of two new designed HMBA derivatives: HMBPA [hexamethylenebi (3 pyridin) ami de] and Co HDTA (ethylenediaminetetra acetic acid cobalt) using cell biology, c ytochemical and molecular biology techniques. Results. We found that the MEL DS19 cells were most sensitive to HMBA (benzidine positive, B+～76%). Co HDTA can inhibit the growth of MEL DS19, but induces differentiation just in a small population (B+ 2%～4.5%). Between 0.02～5μmo l/L, HMBPA induces 3%～8% cells committed to differentiation with little inhib ition of cell proliferation. 1μmol/L HMBPA and 2mmol/L HMBA together, can obvio usly increase the percentage of differentiated cell (B+～ 72%), inhibit DNA sy nthesis and accelerate β globin transcription. Conclusion. The new HMBA derivatives may provide potential cancer differentiatio n inducers.展开更多
AIM： To study the condition and potentiality of human umbilical cord blood stem cells （HUCBSC） to differentiate into hepatocytes in vivo or in vitro. METHODS： In a cell culture study of human umbilical cord blood ...AIM： To study the condition and potentiality of human umbilical cord blood stem cells （HUCBSC） to differentiate into hepatocytes in vivo or in vitro. METHODS： In a cell culture study of human umbilical cord blood stem cell （HUCBSC） differentiation, human umbilical cord blood mononuclear cells （HUCBMNC） were separated by density gradient centrifugation. Fibroblast growth factor （FGF） and hepatocyte growth factor （HGF） and the supernatant of fetal liver were added in the inducing groups. Only FGF was added in the control group. The expansion and differentiation of HUCBMNC in each group were observed. Human alpha fetoprotein （AFP） and albumin （ALB） were detected by immunohistochemistry. In the animal experiments, the survival SD rats with acute hepatic injury after carbon tetrachloride （CCL4） injection 48 h were randomly divided into three groups. The rats in group A were treated with human umbilical cord blood serum. The rats in group B were treated with HUCBMNC transplantation. The rats in group C were treated with HUCBMNC transplantation followed by intraperitoneal cyclophosphamide for 7 d. The rats were killed at different time points after the treatment and the liver tissue was histopathologically studied and human AFP and ALB detected by immunohistochemistry. The human X inactive-specific transcript gene fragment in the liver tissue was amplified by PCR to find human DNA. RESULTS： The results of cell culture showed that adherent cells were stained negative for AFP or ALB in control group. However, the adherent cells in the inducing groups stained positive for AFP or ALB. The result of animal experiment showed that no human AFP or ALB positive cells present in the liver tissue of group A （control group）. However, many human AFP or ALB positive cells were scattered around sinus hepaUcus and the central veins of hepatic Iobules and in the portal area in group B and group C after one month. The fragment of human X chromagene could be detected in the liver tissue of groups B and C, but not in group A.CONCLUSION： Under certain conditions HUCBSC can differentiate into liver cells in vivo and in vitro.展开更多
We utilized a unique culture system to analyze the expression patterns of gene, protein, and cell surface antigen, and the biological process of the related genes in erythroid and myeloid differentiation and switching...We utilized a unique culture system to analyze the expression patterns of gene, protein, and cell surface antigen, and the biological process of the related genes in erythroid and myeloid differentiation and switching of hematopoietic stem cells （HSCs） in response to cytokine alterations. Gene-specific fragments （266） identified from five populations of cytokine-stimulated HSCs were categorized into three groups： （1） expressed specifically in a single cell population; （2） expressed in two cell populations, and （3） expressed in three or more populations. Of 145 defined cDNAs, three （2%） were novel genes. Protein two-dimensional gel electrophoresis and flow cytometry analyses showed overlapped and distinguished protein expression profiles in the cell populations studied. Biological process mapping of mRNAs expressed in erythroid and myeloid lineages indicated that mRNAs shared by both lineages attended ＇core processes,＇ whereas genes specifically expressed in either lineage alone were related to specific processes or cellular maturation. Data from this study support the hypothesis that committed HSCs （El4 or G14） cells can still be redirected to develop into myeloid or erythroid cells when erythropoietin （EPO） is replaced with granulocyte-colony stimulating factor （G-CSF） under erythroid-cultured condition or G-CSF with EPO in myeloid-cultured environment, respectively. Our results suggest that genes or proteins co-expressed in erythroid and myeloid lineages may be essential for the lineage maintenance and switching in hematopoiesis.展开更多
The retroperitoneal neoplasm with perivascular epithelioid cell differentiation (PEComa) is an extremely rare pathological entity. In this article, we reported one case of a 45-year-old woman who was admitted to our h...The retroperitoneal neoplasm with perivascular epithelioid cell differentiation (PEComa) is an extremely rare pathological entity. In this article, we reported one case of a 45-year-old woman who was admitted to our hospital (The Second People's Hospital of Hefei, China) for retroperitoneal neoplasm with perivascular epithelioid cell differentiation. The B ultrasonic examination showed echopoor in the region of cavitas pelvis. The histologic characteristics and immunohistochemical phenotype both revealed the neoplasm with perivascular epithelioid cell differentiation.展开更多
Objective. To investigate the roles of mouse erythroid differentiation and denucleation factor (MKI)DF), a novel factor cloned in our laboratory recently, in erylhroid terminal differentiation.Method. Mouse erythroleu...Objective. To investigate the roles of mouse erythroid differentiation and denucleation factor (MKI)DF), a novel factor cloned in our laboratory recently, in erylhroid terminal differentiation.Method. Mouse erythroleukemia (MEL) cells were transfected with eukaryotie expression plasinid pcl)-NA-MEDDF. Then we investigated the changes on characteristics of cell growth by analyzing cells growth rate, mitotie index and colony-forming rate in semi-solid medium. The expressions of c-mye and p-globin genes were analysed by semi-quantitative RT-PCR.Results. MEL cells transfected with pcDNA-MEDDF showed significant lower growth rate, mitolic index,and colony-forming rate in semi-solid medium ( P<0. 01). The percentage of benzidine-positive cells was 32. 8%after transfection. The expression of β-globin in cells trarisfected with pcDNA-MEDDF was 3. 43 times higherthan that of control (MEL transfected with blank vector, pcDNA3. 1), and the expression of c-rnyc decreased by66. 3% .Conclusions. MEDDF can induce differentiation of MEL cell and suppress its malignancy.展开更多
Previous analyses have reported that the human monocytic cell line THP1 can be differentiated into cells with macrophage-like characteristics by phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate(PMA). However, little is known about the...Previous analyses have reported that the human monocytic cell line THP1 can be differentiated into cells with macrophage-like characteristics by phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate(PMA). However, little is known about the mechanism responsible for regulating this differentiation process. Here, we performed high-throughput RNA-Seq analysis to investigate the genes differently expressed in THP1 cells treated with and without PMA and examined those that may be responsible for the PMA-induced differentiation of monocytes into macrophages. We found 3,000 genes to be differentially expressed after PMA treatment. Gene ontology analysis revealed that genes related to cellular processes and regulation of biological processes were significantly enriched. KEGG analysis also demonstrated that the differentially expressed genes(DEGs) were significantly enriched in the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway and phagosome pathway. Importantly, we reveal an important role of the PI3K/AKT pathway in PMA-induced THP1 cell differentiation. The identified DEGs and pathways may facilitate further study of the detailed molecular mechanisms of THP1 differentiation. Thus, our results provide numerous potential therapeutic targets for modulation of the differentiation of this disease.展开更多
文摘Objective:To explore the effects of dopamine receptor D2(DRD2)on astrocytic dedifferentiation based on SOX2-regulated genes in neural stem cells(NSCs)and astrocytes.Methods:Immunofluorescence staining and SOX2-GFP mice were used to examine the lineage differentiation of SOX2-positive cells during the development of cerebral cortex.Primary NSCs/astrocytes culture,ChIP-seq and Western Blot were adopted to analyze and verify the expression of candidate genes.Pharmacological manipulation,neurosphere formation,photochemical ischemia,immunofluorescence staining and behavior tests were adopted to evaluate the effects of activating DRD2 signaling on astrocytic dedifferentiation.Results:Immunofluorescence staining demonstrated the NSC-astrocyte switch of SOX2-expression in the normal development of cerebral cortex.ChIP-seq revealed enrichment of DRD2 signaling by SOX2-bound enhancers in NSCs and SOX2-bound promoters in astrocytes.Western Blot and immunofluorescence staining verified the expression of DRD2 in NSCs and reactive astrocytes.Application of quinagolide hydrocholoride(QH),an agonist of DRD2,significantly promoted astrocytic dedifferentiation both in vitro and in vivo following ischemia.In addition,quinagolide hydrocholoride treatment improved locomotion recovery.Conclusion:Activating DRD2 signaling facilitates astrocytic dedifferentiation and may be used to treat ischemic stroke.
基金supported by the national“973”tissue engineering project of China(G1999054300)Shanghai Science and Technology Development Foundation(03DJ14021)
文摘Endothelial cells (TEC_3 cells) derived from mouse embryonic stem (ES) cells were used as seed cells to construct blood vessels. Tissue engineered blood vessels were made by seeding 8 × 10~6 smooth muscle cells (SMCs) obtained from rabbit arteries onto a sheet of nonwoven polyglycolic acid (PGA) fibers, which was used as a biodegradable polymer scaffold. After being cultured in DMEM medium for 7 days in vitro, SMCs grew well on the PGA fibers, and the cell-PGA sheet was then wrapped around a silicon tube, and implanted subcutaneously into nude mice. After 6～8 weeks, the silicon tube was replaced with another silicon tube in smaller diameter, and then the TEC_3 cells (endothelial cells differentiated from mouse ES cells) were injected inside the engineered vessel tube as the test group. In the control group only culture medium was injected. Five days later, the engineered vessels were harvested for gross observation, histological and immunohistochemical analysis. The preliminary results demonstrated that the SMC-PGA construct could form a tubular structure in 6～8 weeks and PGA fibers were completely degraded. Histological and immunohistochemical analysis of the newly formed tissue revealed a typical blood vessel structure, including a lining of endothelial cells (ECs) on the lumimal surface and the presence of SMC and collagen in the wall. No EC lining was found in the tubes of control group. Therefore, the ECs differentiated from mouse ES cells can serve as seed cells for endothelium lining in tissue engineered blood vessels.
文摘Abnormal deposition of amyloid-p(Ap) peptides and formation of neuritic plaques are recognized as pathological processes in Alzheimer's disease (AD) brain. By using amyloid precursor protein (APP) transfected cells, this study aims to investigate the effect of overproduction of Aβ on cell differentiation and cell viability. It was shown that after serum withdrawal, untransfected cell (N2a/Wt) and vector transfected cells (N2a/vector) extended long and branched cell processes, whereas no neurites was induced in wild type APP (N2a/APP695) and Swedish mutant APP (N2a/ APPswe) transfected N2a cells. After differentiation by serum withdrawal, the localization of APP/AP and neurofilament was extended to neurites, whereas those of APP-transfected cells were stillrestricted within the cell body. Levels of both APP and Aβ were significantly higher in N2a/APP695 and N2a/APPswe than in N2a/Wt, as determined by Western blot and Sandwich ELISA, respectively. To further investigate the effect of A0 on the inhibition of cell differentiation, we added exogenously the similar level or about 10-times of the AP level produced by N2a/APP695 and N2a/APPswe to the culture medium and co-cultured with N2a/Wt for 12 h, and we found that the inhibition of serum withdrawal-induced differentiation observed in N2a/APP695 and N2a/APPswe could not be reproduced by exogenous administration of AP into N2a/Wt. We also observed that neither endogenous production nor exogenous addition of Aβ1-40 or Aβ1-42, even to hundreds fold of the physiological concentration, affected obviously the cell viability. These results suggest that the overproduction of AP could not arrest cell differentiation induced by serum deprivation and that, at least to a certain degree and in a limited time period, is not toxic to cell viability.
文摘Calcium plays a crucial role in the normal and abnormal cell metabolism. The role of calcium in the differentiation process of murine erythroleukemia cells(MELC) remains controversial. Here, based upon quantitative measurement of fluorescence in single cells, a method was developed to investigate the intracellular free calcium [Ca2+]i concentration and DNA contents simultaneously, by employing the fluorescent probe, fluo-3 acetoxymethyl ester and DNA dye Hoechst 33342. During MELC differentiation, [Ca2+]i concentration incresed. We also demonstrated that calcium ionophore, A23187, enhanced the HMBA-induced MELC differentiation, while verapamil, an inhibitor of calcuim uptake, slightly reduced differentiation. These results suggested that an increase in the [Ca2+]i level was an essential step in HMBA-induced MELC differentiation.
文摘Searching for more potent and less toxic HMBA related agents. Methods. Human erythroleukemia cell K562, murine erythroleukemia cell (MEL) and its sub line MEL DS19 were used as target cells to select a cell line which is the most sensitive to HMBA, then analyzed the activity of inducing differentiati on of two new designed HMBA derivatives: HMBPA [hexamethylenebi (3 pyridin) ami de] and Co HDTA (ethylenediaminetetra acetic acid cobalt) using cell biology, c ytochemical and molecular biology techniques. Results. We found that the MEL DS19 cells were most sensitive to HMBA (benzidine positive, B+～76%). Co HDTA can inhibit the growth of MEL DS19, but induces differentiation just in a small population (B+ 2%～4.5%). Between 0.02～5μmo l/L, HMBPA induces 3%～8% cells committed to differentiation with little inhib ition of cell proliferation. 1μmol/L HMBPA and 2mmol/L HMBA together, can obvio usly increase the percentage of differentiated cell (B+～ 72%), inhibit DNA sy nthesis and accelerate β globin transcription. Conclusion. The new HMBA derivatives may provide potential cancer differentiatio n inducers.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 39870651Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province, No. 04JJ6048
文摘AIM： To study the condition and potentiality of human umbilical cord blood stem cells （HUCBSC） to differentiate into hepatocytes in vivo or in vitro. METHODS： In a cell culture study of human umbilical cord blood stem cell （HUCBSC） differentiation, human umbilical cord blood mononuclear cells （HUCBMNC） were separated by density gradient centrifugation. Fibroblast growth factor （FGF） and hepatocyte growth factor （HGF） and the supernatant of fetal liver were added in the inducing groups. Only FGF was added in the control group. The expansion and differentiation of HUCBMNC in each group were observed. Human alpha fetoprotein （AFP） and albumin （ALB） were detected by immunohistochemistry. In the animal experiments, the survival SD rats with acute hepatic injury after carbon tetrachloride （CCL4） injection 48 h were randomly divided into three groups. The rats in group A were treated with human umbilical cord blood serum. The rats in group B were treated with HUCBMNC transplantation. The rats in group C were treated with HUCBMNC transplantation followed by intraperitoneal cyclophosphamide for 7 d. The rats were killed at different time points after the treatment and the liver tissue was histopathologically studied and human AFP and ALB detected by immunohistochemistry. The human X inactive-specific transcript gene fragment in the liver tissue was amplified by PCR to find human DNA. RESULTS： The results of cell culture showed that adherent cells were stained negative for AFP or ALB in control group. However, the adherent cells in the inducing groups stained positive for AFP or ALB. The result of animal experiment showed that no human AFP or ALB positive cells present in the liver tissue of group A （control group）. However, many human AFP or ALB positive cells were scattered around sinus hepaUcus and the central veins of hepatic Iobules and in the portal area in group B and group C after one month. The fragment of human X chromagene could be detected in the liver tissue of groups B and C, but not in group A.CONCLUSION： Under certain conditions HUCBSC can differentiate into liver cells in vivo and in vitro.
文摘We utilized a unique culture system to analyze the expression patterns of gene, protein, and cell surface antigen, and the biological process of the related genes in erythroid and myeloid differentiation and switching of hematopoietic stem cells （HSCs） in response to cytokine alterations. Gene-specific fragments （266） identified from five populations of cytokine-stimulated HSCs were categorized into three groups： （1） expressed specifically in a single cell population; （2） expressed in two cell populations, and （3） expressed in three or more populations. Of 145 defined cDNAs, three （2%） were novel genes. Protein two-dimensional gel electrophoresis and flow cytometry analyses showed overlapped and distinguished protein expression profiles in the cell populations studied. Biological process mapping of mRNAs expressed in erythroid and myeloid lineages indicated that mRNAs shared by both lineages attended ＇core processes,＇ whereas genes specifically expressed in either lineage alone were related to specific processes or cellular maturation. Data from this study support the hypothesis that committed HSCs （El4 or G14） cells can still be redirected to develop into myeloid or erythroid cells when erythropoietin （EPO） is replaced with granulocyte-colony stimulating factor （G-CSF） under erythroid-cultured condition or G-CSF with EPO in myeloid-cultured environment, respectively. Our results suggest that genes or proteins co-expressed in erythroid and myeloid lineages may be essential for the lineage maintenance and switching in hematopoiesis.
文摘The retroperitoneal neoplasm with perivascular epithelioid cell differentiation (PEComa) is an extremely rare pathological entity. In this article, we reported one case of a 45-year-old woman who was admitted to our hospital (The Second People's Hospital of Hefei, China) for retroperitoneal neoplasm with perivascular epithelioid cell differentiation. The B ultrasonic examination showed echopoor in the region of cavitas pelvis. The histologic characteristics and immunohistochemical phenotype both revealed the neoplasm with perivascular epithelioid cell differentiation.
基金This work supported by the National Natural Sciences Foundation of China(39670364)This work was originally published in Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae(200123: 32-35)in Chinese.
文摘Objective. To investigate the roles of mouse erythroid differentiation and denucleation factor (MKI)DF), a novel factor cloned in our laboratory recently, in erylhroid terminal differentiation.Method. Mouse erythroleukemia (MEL) cells were transfected with eukaryotie expression plasinid pcl)-NA-MEDDF. Then we investigated the changes on characteristics of cell growth by analyzing cells growth rate, mitotie index and colony-forming rate in semi-solid medium. The expressions of c-mye and p-globin genes were analysed by semi-quantitative RT-PCR.Results. MEL cells transfected with pcDNA-MEDDF showed significant lower growth rate, mitolic index,and colony-forming rate in semi-solid medium ( P<0. 01). The percentage of benzidine-positive cells was 32. 8%after transfection. The expression of β-globin in cells trarisfected with pcDNA-MEDDF was 3. 43 times higherthan that of control (MEL transfected with blank vector, pcDNA3. 1), and the expression of c-rnyc decreased by66. 3% .Conclusions. MEDDF can induce differentiation of MEL cell and suppress its malignancy.
基金supported by funds from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81400102)the Chinese Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2015M570751)+1 种基金the National Undergraduate Training Program for Innovation and Entrepreneurship(201510559043)the Medical Scientific Research Foundation of Guangdong Province,China(A2015420)
文摘Previous analyses have reported that the human monocytic cell line THP1 can be differentiated into cells with macrophage-like characteristics by phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate(PMA). However, little is known about the mechanism responsible for regulating this differentiation process. Here, we performed high-throughput RNA-Seq analysis to investigate the genes differently expressed in THP1 cells treated with and without PMA and examined those that may be responsible for the PMA-induced differentiation of monocytes into macrophages. We found 3,000 genes to be differentially expressed after PMA treatment. Gene ontology analysis revealed that genes related to cellular processes and regulation of biological processes were significantly enriched. KEGG analysis also demonstrated that the differentially expressed genes(DEGs) were significantly enriched in the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway and phagosome pathway. Importantly, we reveal an important role of the PI3K/AKT pathway in PMA-induced THP1 cell differentiation. The identified DEGs and pathways may facilitate further study of the detailed molecular mechanisms of THP1 differentiation. Thus, our results provide numerous potential therapeutic targets for modulation of the differentiation of this disease.
