Objective To study the effect of microgene pSVP oMcat implanted to modify schwann cell on growth associated protein -43(GAP -43)expression after spinal cord injury in adult rats.Method Hemisected of the T8segment of t...Objective To study the effect of microgene pSVP oMcat implanted to modify schwann cell on growth associated protein -43(GAP -43)expression after spinal cord injury in adult rats.Method Hemisected of the T8segment of the sp inal cord was performed for all the experiment rats.The rats were randomly divided into three groups as follows:Group Awith microgene pSVPoMca t implanted to genetically modify SC;Group B with SC implanted ;Group C with hemisection of the spinal cord o nly.The changes of expression of GAP-43in spinal cord were observed by immunochemistry with antibodies against GAP -43.Simultaneous,the combined behavioral scores(CBS)was measured.Result There were not any different (P >0.05)among the three groups in first week a nd 12week.There were significant di ffeence(P <0.05)among three groups in 2nd,8th,and more dxpression of GAP -43at the 2nd week in gr oup A.The neurofunctional recovery was best in group A.Conclusion The microgene pSVPoMcat implanted t o modify schwann cell can promote the expression of GAP -43in spinal cord a nd func-tional recovery in adults rats after SCI.展开更多
Objective： To observe the influence of connexin 43 （Cx43） on the bystander effect induced by cytosine deaminase （CD） and herpes simplex virus thymidine kinase （HSV-tk） coexpression suicide genes system in human...Objective： To observe the influence of connexin 43 （Cx43） on the bystander effect induced by cytosine deaminase （CD） and herpes simplex virus thymidine kinase （HSV-tk） coexpression suicide genes system in human cholangiocarcinoma QBC939 cells and transplantation tumors in nude mice. Methods： In vitro, the CD＋tk＋ and CD＋tk＋Cx＋ cells were respectively treated with 5-fluorocytosine （5-Fc） and Ganciclovir （GCV）. The cytotoxic effect was evaluated by MTT method. In order to investigate the influence of Cx43 on the bystander effect, the size of transplantation tumors of the CD＋tk＋ and CD＋tk＋Cx＋ cells was measured before and after application of 5-Fc and GCV. Results： CD and tk genes were stably expressed in transfected QBC939 cells. The increased expression of Cx43 was determined by testing for the presence of Cx43 mRNA by RT-PCR and the presence of Cx43 protein by Western Blot in CD＋tk＋Cx＋ cells. The killing effect of 5-Fc and GCV on CD＋tk＋Cx＋ cells was more effective than that on CD＋tk＋ cells both in vitro and in vivo. Conclusion： Double suicide genes system CD/5-Fc＋tk/GCV could induce remarkable killing effect on cholangiocarcinoma cells in vitro and transplantation tumors in vivo. The cotransfection of Cx43 gene could enhance the bystander effect and hence the inhibition of carcinoma cells.展开更多
The relationship of connexin43 (Cx43) and bystander effect in ovarian tumor cells in herpes simplex virus thymidine kinase/ganciclovir (HSV-TK/GCV) gene therapy in vitro was explored and the effect of all-trans retino...The relationship of connexin43 (Cx43) and bystander effect in ovarian tumor cells in herpes simplex virus thymidine kinase/ganciclovir (HSV-TK/GCV) gene therapy in vitro was explored and the effect of all-trans retinoic acid (RA) on the expression of Cx43 and bystander effect investigated. The Cx43 expression was detected by flowcytometry, Western blot, and immunofluorescence in two ovarian tumor cell lines OVCAR3, CaOV3 before and after RA treatment. Bystander effect was determined by the cells growth inhibitory rate with methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium. Following exposure to ganciclovir, there was much greater bystander killing in OVCAR3 than that in CaOV3 (P<0.05). The expression of Cx43 was detected in OVCAR3 by flowcytometry and Western blot, but it could not be detected in CaOV3. The expression of Cx43 in both cell lines could be induced by RA. Immunofluoresence staining showed that Cx43 protein of OVCAR3 was located on membrane surface, whereas CaOV3 in cytoplasm. RA could not change the location of Cx43 protein in both cell lines. There is relationship between Cx43 expression and HSV-TK/GCV bystander effect. HSV-TK/GCV bystander effect can be enhanced by RA in ovarian cancer.展开更多
Objective: To evaluate the effect of Cx43 gene on gap junction intercellular communication (GJIC) and proliferation of glioma cells. Methods: Cx43 cDNA was transfected into TJ905 human glioblastoma cells using lipofec...Objective: To evaluate the effect of Cx43 gene on gap junction intercellular communication (GJIC) and proliferation of glioma cells. Methods: Cx43 cDNA was transfected into TJ905 human glioblastoma cells using lipofectamine. The expression of Cx43 was identified by Northern blot analyses, in situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry. MTT assay and average number of AgNORs (Argyrophlic nuclear organizer regions) were used to determine the cell proliferation. TUNEL method was used for detection of cell apoptosis, and scrape loading and dye tranfer method for examination of GJIC. Results: The Cx43 expression was greatly upregulated when Cx43 gene was transfected into TJ905 glioma cells. The cell proliferation was inhibited while the cell apoptosis was not increased and GJIC was significantly restored in the glioma cells transfected with Cx43 gene. Conclusion: Cx43 gene has an inhibitory effect on the glioma cell proliferation, but no effect on induction of cell apoptosis. The restoration of GJIC may be the major mechanism involved in its effect. Cx43 gene can be the candidate for gene therapy of gliomas.展开更多
Objective: To study the role of connexin gene (Cx 43) on the development of glioma and the feasibility of using Cx43cDNA as a target of gene therapy of gliomas. Methods: Parental rat C6 cells and C6 cells transfected ...Objective: To study the role of connexin gene (Cx 43) on the development of glioma and the feasibility of using Cx43cDNA as a target of gene therapy of gliomas. Methods: Parental rat C6 cells and C6 cells transfected with Cx43cDNA were implanted into right caudate nucleus of SD rats as control and transfected group. Rats bearing cerebral C6 gliomas were treated with Cx43cDNA and empty vector as treated group and empty vector group. The general manifestation, survival time, MRI dynamic scanning and histopathological changes of all rats were observed. In situ hybridization and immunohisto- chemistry were used for examination of Cx43mRNA and its protein in gliomas. Average number of AgNOR staining was used for detection of cell proliferation activity, and TUNEL method for determination of cell apoptosis. Results: All rats in control and empty vector group died of cerebral gliomas within 3 weeks after implantation of C6 cells. Six out of nine rats in the transfected group and eight out of ten rats in treated group kept alive beyond 120 days with totally disappearing of the tumor foci, except one treated rat having a little residue of tumor. In gliomas of transfected and treated groups Cx43 gene expression was upregulated, proliferation activity was lowered, However, the apoptotic cells did not increase. Conclusion: The present study indicates that Cx43 gene is of crucial importance in the development of malignant glioma. It can be an effective target for gene therapy of gliomas.展开更多
文摘Objective To study the effect of microgene pSVP oMcat implanted to modify schwann cell on growth associated protein -43(GAP -43)expression after spinal cord injury in adult rats.Method Hemisected of the T8segment of the sp inal cord was performed for all the experiment rats.The rats were randomly divided into three groups as follows:Group Awith microgene pSVPoMca t implanted to genetically modify SC;Group B with SC implanted ;Group C with hemisection of the spinal cord o nly.The changes of expression of GAP-43in spinal cord were observed by immunochemistry with antibodies against GAP -43.Simultaneous,the combined behavioral scores(CBS)was measured.Result There were not any different (P >0.05)among the three groups in first week a nd 12week.There were significant di ffeence(P <0.05)among three groups in 2nd,8th,and more dxpression of GAP -43at the 2nd week in gr oup A.The neurofunctional recovery was best in group A.Conclusion The microgene pSVPoMcat implanted t o modify schwann cell can promote the expression of GAP -43in spinal cord a nd func-tional recovery in adults rats after SCI.
基金The National High Technology Research and Development Program of China (863 Program) (No. 2002AA214061).
文摘Objective： To observe the influence of connexin 43 （Cx43） on the bystander effect induced by cytosine deaminase （CD） and herpes simplex virus thymidine kinase （HSV-tk） coexpression suicide genes system in human cholangiocarcinoma QBC939 cells and transplantation tumors in nude mice. Methods： In vitro, the CD＋tk＋ and CD＋tk＋Cx＋ cells were respectively treated with 5-fluorocytosine （5-Fc） and Ganciclovir （GCV）. The cytotoxic effect was evaluated by MTT method. In order to investigate the influence of Cx43 on the bystander effect, the size of transplantation tumors of the CD＋tk＋ and CD＋tk＋Cx＋ cells was measured before and after application of 5-Fc and GCV. Results： CD and tk genes were stably expressed in transfected QBC939 cells. The increased expression of Cx43 was determined by testing for the presence of Cx43 mRNA by RT-PCR and the presence of Cx43 protein by Western Blot in CD＋tk＋Cx＋ cells. The killing effect of 5-Fc and GCV on CD＋tk＋Cx＋ cells was more effective than that on CD＋tk＋ cells both in vitro and in vivo. Conclusion： Double suicide genes system CD/5-Fc＋tk/GCV could induce remarkable killing effect on cholangiocarcinoma cells in vitro and transplantation tumors in vivo. The cotransfection of Cx43 gene could enhance the bystander effect and hence the inhibition of carcinoma cells.
文摘The relationship of connexin43 (Cx43) and bystander effect in ovarian tumor cells in herpes simplex virus thymidine kinase/ganciclovir (HSV-TK/GCV) gene therapy in vitro was explored and the effect of all-trans retinoic acid (RA) on the expression of Cx43 and bystander effect investigated. The Cx43 expression was detected by flowcytometry, Western blot, and immunofluorescence in two ovarian tumor cell lines OVCAR3, CaOV3 before and after RA treatment. Bystander effect was determined by the cells growth inhibitory rate with methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium. Following exposure to ganciclovir, there was much greater bystander killing in OVCAR3 than that in CaOV3 (P<0.05). The expression of Cx43 was detected in OVCAR3 by flowcytometry and Western blot, but it could not be detected in CaOV3. The expression of Cx43 in both cell lines could be induced by RA. Immunofluoresence staining showed that Cx43 protein of OVCAR3 was located on membrane surface, whereas CaOV3 in cytoplasm. RA could not change the location of Cx43 protein in both cell lines. There is relationship between Cx43 expression and HSV-TK/GCV bystander effect. HSV-TK/GCV bystander effect can be enhanced by RA in ovarian cancer.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 39870815).
文摘Objective: To evaluate the effect of Cx43 gene on gap junction intercellular communication (GJIC) and proliferation of glioma cells. Methods: Cx43 cDNA was transfected into TJ905 human glioblastoma cells using lipofectamine. The expression of Cx43 was identified by Northern blot analyses, in situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry. MTT assay and average number of AgNORs (Argyrophlic nuclear organizer regions) were used to determine the cell proliferation. TUNEL method was used for detection of cell apoptosis, and scrape loading and dye tranfer method for examination of GJIC. Results: The Cx43 expression was greatly upregulated when Cx43 gene was transfected into TJ905 glioma cells. The cell proliferation was inhibited while the cell apoptosis was not increased and GJIC was significantly restored in the glioma cells transfected with Cx43 gene. Conclusion: Cx43 gene has an inhibitory effect on the glioma cell proliferation, but no effect on induction of cell apoptosis. The restoration of GJIC may be the major mechanism involved in its effect. Cx43 gene can be the candidate for gene therapy of gliomas.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 39870815).
文摘Objective: To study the role of connexin gene (Cx 43) on the development of glioma and the feasibility of using Cx43cDNA as a target of gene therapy of gliomas. Methods: Parental rat C6 cells and C6 cells transfected with Cx43cDNA were implanted into right caudate nucleus of SD rats as control and transfected group. Rats bearing cerebral C6 gliomas were treated with Cx43cDNA and empty vector as treated group and empty vector group. The general manifestation, survival time, MRI dynamic scanning and histopathological changes of all rats were observed. In situ hybridization and immunohisto- chemistry were used for examination of Cx43mRNA and its protein in gliomas. Average number of AgNOR staining was used for detection of cell proliferation activity, and TUNEL method for determination of cell apoptosis. Results: All rats in control and empty vector group died of cerebral gliomas within 3 weeks after implantation of C6 cells. Six out of nine rats in the transfected group and eight out of ten rats in treated group kept alive beyond 120 days with totally disappearing of the tumor foci, except one treated rat having a little residue of tumor. In gliomas of transfected and treated groups Cx43 gene expression was upregulated, proliferation activity was lowered, However, the apoptotic cells did not increase. Conclusion: The present study indicates that Cx43 gene is of crucial importance in the development of malignant glioma. It can be an effective target for gene therapy of gliomas.
