Objective: To explore the magnetic resonance diffusion tensor imaging(MR-DTI) features of in the late stage of Wistar rat C6 brain glioma, and the relationship between fractional anisotropy value and tumor microarchit...Objective: To explore the magnetic resonance diffusion tensor imaging(MR-DTI) features of in the late stage of Wistar rat C6 brain glioma, and the relationship between fractional anisotropy value and tumor microarchitecture. Methods: The concentration of more than 1.0×伊 106/10 μL glioma cells and complete medium were injected stereotactically into the right caudate nucleus of the experimental group(n=35) and control group(n=10), respectively. Conventional MRI, DTI, and enhanced T1 WI scans were Performed using the GE Signa HD× 3.0T MRI scanner about 3-4 weeks after implantation for the rats. Postproeessing was done using the DTI specific software Function Tool to gain FA image. Many ROIs were drawn avoiding hemorrhage, necrosis areas in tumor parenchyma, the value of FA was recorded. Each surviving rat brain was examined histologically using HE and immunohistochemical staining for VEGF and CD34. Pearson correlation analysis was used to determine the relationships between FA values and VEGF, MVD, cell density, respectively. Results: A total of 35 tumor-bearing rats were confirmed the tumor formation by the subsequent MRI and pathological examination. The mean FA values of the tumor and the contralateral brain tissue were 0.17 ± 0.03 and 0.31 ± 0.05 respectively, and the difference was statistically significant(t = 12.80, P <0.05). The mean FA value of grade III glioma(n=12) was 0.16 ± 0.03, and the average FA value of grade IV glioma(n=23) was about 0.18 ± 0.04. There was no significant difference between the two groups(t= 1.92, P> 0.05). FA value in the late stage of Wistar rat C6 brain glioma has significant positive correlation to VEGF, MVD, cell density. The correlation coefficients between FA and VEGF, MVD, and cell density were 0.67, 0.65 and 0.71(P<0.05), respectively. Conclusions: The FA value of rat glioma tumor in the late stage can preoperatively provide an accurate, reliable and noninvasive imaging monitoring method to evaluate the microstructure of glioma( cell density, the extent of angiogenesis, fiber bundle integrity and tumor cell infiltration and so on), predict the biological behavior of the tumor and make out surgical plan.展开更多
The availability of a well-characterized animal brain tumor model will play an important role in identifying treatments for human brain tumors. Wistar rats bearing 9L glioma cells can develop solid, well-circumcised t...The availability of a well-characterized animal brain tumor model will play an important role in identifying treatments for human brain tumors. Wistar rats bearing 9L glioma cells can develop solid, well-circumcised tumors, and may be a useful animal model for the evaluation of various therapeutic approaches for gliosarcomas. In this study, the 9L/Wistar rat glioma model was produced by intracerebral implantation of 9L^LUC glioma cells syngenic to Fischer 344 (F344) rats. Bioluminescence imaging showed that tumors progressively grew from day 7 to day 21 in 9L^LUC/F344 rats, and tumor regression was found in some 9L^LUC/Wistar rats. Hematoxylin-eosin staining verified that intracranial tumors were gliomas. Immunohistochemistry results demonstrated that no CD4- and CD8-positive cells were found in the syngeneic 9L^LUC/F344 model. However, many infiltrating CD4- and CD8-positive cells were observed within the tumors of the 9L^LUC/Wistar model. Our data suggests that compared with 9L/F344 rats, 9L glioma Wistar rats may not be suitable for evaluating brain glioma immunotherapies, even though the model induced an immune response and exhibited tumor regression.展开更多
The 45, 55, 65 and 100 kDa ATP-binding proteinases (ATP-BPases) of the heat-shocked (44 ℃ for 30 min, recovery for 12h) rat C6 glioma cells were purified by DEAE-ionexchange and ATP-affinity chromatography. Their mol...The 45, 55, 65 and 100 kDa ATP-binding proteinases (ATP-BPases) of the heat-shocked (44 ℃ for 30 min, recovery for 12h) rat C6 glioma cells were purified by DEAE-ionexchange and ATP-affinity chromatography. Their molecular masses, isoelectric points (pI), pH-optima and other properties were analyzed by native proteinase gels.It was shown that the 65 kDa ATP-BPase is specifically induced by heat shock and not detectable in control cells.Its N-terminal 1-9 amino acid sequence was determined by Edman degradation, but no homologies to other proteins in the protein data bases were found. 30 and 31 kDa proteinases can be cleaved from the 45, 55 and 65 kDa proteinases to which they are linked. A possible relationship of the heat-induced 65 kDa ATP-BPase with the ATP-dependent proteinases (ATP-DPases) in prokaryotes and eukaryotes is discussed.展开更多
BACKGROUND: Embryonic neural stem cells (NSCs) have provided positive effects for the treatment of glioma. However, the source for embryonic NSCs remains limited and high amplification conditions are required. Bone...BACKGROUND: Embryonic neural stem cells (NSCs) have provided positive effects for the treatment of glioma. However, the source for embryonic NSCs remains limited and high amplification conditions are required. Bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) have been proposed for the treatment of glioma. OBJECTIVE: To investigate biological changes in NSCs and BMSCs following transplantation into rat models of glioma. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: A randomized, controlled, animal experiment was performed at the Embryonic Stem Cell Research Laboratory of Yunyang Medical College from February 2006 to August 2008. MATERIALS: The rat C6 glioma cell line was purchased from Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences; mouse anti-bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU) monoclonal antibody and Cy3-1abeled goat anti-mouse IgG antibody was purchased from Upstate, USA. METHODS: A total of 95 Sprag6ue Dawley rats were randomly assigned to three groups: NSC (n = 35), transplanted with 〉 6 × 10^6 NSCs via left medial hind limb; BMSC (n = 35), transplanted with 〉 1 × 10^6 BMSCs via left medial hind limb; model group (n = 25), injected with the same volume of 0.1 mmol/L phosphate buffered saline. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Gliomal growth and size were assessed by nuclear magnetic resonance, and glioma morphological features were observed following hematoxylin-eosin staining and BrdU immunohistochemistry 3 and 4 weeks following transplantation. RESULTS: The average survival of rats in the BMSC, NSC, and model groups was 4.03, 4.28, and 3.88 weeks. At 3 weeks, there was no significant difference in the average glioma diameter between the BMSC and model groups (P 〉 0.05). However, gliomal diameter was significantly decreased in the NSC group compared with the model group (P 〈 0.05). At 4 weeks, there was no statistical difference between the groups (P 〉 0.05). BrdU immunohistochemistry revealed that BMSCs and NSCs appeared to migrate to the gliomas. CONCLUSION: NSCs inhibited glioma cell growth and prolonged rat survival. BMSCs did not significantly suppress glioma cell growth.展开更多
Rat brain gliomas were induced by transplacental and subcutaneous administration of synthesized Nethyl-N-nitrosourea(EVU, 60 mg/kg body weight) in the late gestational and 3-day Wistar rats respectively, observed unti...Rat brain gliomas were induced by transplacental and subcutaneous administration of synthesized Nethyl-N-nitrosourea(EVU, 60 mg/kg body weight) in the late gestational and 3-day Wistar rats respectively, observed until the end of 12th month after administration.The incidences of tumor formation were 73. 2% and 68.3% (those of gliomas were 65. 9% and 63. 4%) respectively. Histologically, the main types were mixed oligodendro-astrocytomas and oligodendrogliomas, with the characteristics of being microfocal, multifocal and mixed, in presence with focal and/or diffuse proliferation of glial cells. The results showed that these glioma models induced by the synthesized ENU were successful and stable, serving a fine approach to further study of the initiation,growth and differentiation of gliomas. The significance of proliferation of glioblasts in the oncogenesis of ENU-induced gliomas was discussed in this report.展开更多
BACKGROUND: Pseudomonas aeruginosa mannose-sensitive hemagglutinin (PA-MSHA) parenteral injection is used as a broad-spectrum immunomodulator. It remains unclear whether PA-MSHA exhibits inhibitory effects on tumor...BACKGROUND: Pseudomonas aeruginosa mannose-sensitive hemagglutinin (PA-MSHA) parenteral injection is used as a broad-spectrum immunomodulator. It remains unclear whether PA-MSHA exhibits inhibitory effects on tumor cell growth. OBJECTIVE: To investigate inhibitory mechanisms of PA-MSHA-induced proliferation in rat C6 glioma cells in vitro. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: Comparative observation and in vitro experiments were performed at the Key Laboratory of Natural Medicine, Kunming Medical College, China from July 2008 to April 2009. MATERIALS: Rat C6 glioma cell line (Shanghai Institute of Cell Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China) and PA-MSHA parenteral injection (Beijing Wanteer Bio-Pharmaceutical, China) were used in the present study. METHODS: Rat C6 glioma cells in logarithmic growth phase were harvested in vitro. Adherent monolayer cells were respectively treated with PA-MSHA at final colony-forming units (cfu) of 1 ×10^8 cfu/mL, 2 × 10^8 cfu/mL, 4 × 10^8 cfu/mL, 6 × 10^8 cfu/mL, and 8 ×10^8 cfu/mL following 24 hours of conventional culture. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: MTT colorimetric assay was utilized to determine the inhibitory rate of C6 glioma cells following treatment with various concentrations of PA-MSHA at different times. Cell apoptosis was detected by fluorescent microscopy following Hoechst 33258 staining. Flow cytometry was used to measure PA-MSHA effects on C6 cell cycle. RESULTS: Inhibitory rate of C6 glioma cells increased with prolonged time and increased dose. Hoechst 33258 staining revealed obvious morphological changes in apoptotic C6 glioma cells. Flow cytometry revealed hypodiploid peaks, Le., apoptotic peak, and the apoptotic rate in cells during S-phase significantly increased with increased concentrations in the experimental groups. CONCLUSION: With in vitro experiments, PA-MSHA preparations inhibited C6 glioma cell proliferation in a time- and dose-dependent manner. These mechanisms are likely associated with cell apoptosis induction and inhibition of the S phase.展开更多
Objective: To study the effect of antisense VEGF RNA on rat C6 gliomas in vivo and find out the feasibility ofantiangiogenesis therapy with antisense VEGF RNA formalignant gliomas. Methods: Parental rat C6 glioma cell...Objective: To study the effect of antisense VEGF RNA on rat C6 gliomas in vivo and find out the feasibility ofantiangiogenesis therapy with antisense VEGF RNA formalignant gliomas. Methods: Parental rat C6 glioma cells and C6 cells transfected with antisense VEGF cDNA were implanted intracerebrally and subcutaneously into SD rats as control and transfected group. Rats bearing cerebral and subcutaneous C6 gliomas were treated with antisenseVEGF cDNA as treated group and sense VEGF cDNA and empty vector as control of treated group. The generalmanifestation, survival time, MRI and histopathologicalchanges of all rats were observed. The volume ofsubcutaneously implanted tumors was determinedregularly. In situ hybridization and immunohistochemicalstaining were used for detection of VEGF gene expression of gliomas while PCNA immunostaining and TUNELmethod for examination of proliferation activity andapoptosis of gliomas, respectively. Results: The survival of the rats in transfected and treated group was prolonged.There were two rats surviving over 90 d in the treatedgroup and their tumors disappeared. The VEGF geneexpression, the number of microvessels and theproliferation activity were decreased and a large amount of apoptotic cells could be found in cerebral and subcutaneous gliomas in treated and transfected groups. Conclusion:VEGF is one of the candidate genes for gene therapy ofmalignant gliomas. Antisense VEGF RNA combined with other therapies should be studied further for enhancing the therapeutic effect of malignant 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
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81360228the Natural Science Foundation of Hainan Province,No.813259the Scientific Research Foundation of Haikou Municipal Science and Technology Information Industry Bureau,No.2013-72
文摘Objective: To explore the magnetic resonance diffusion tensor imaging(MR-DTI) features of in the late stage of Wistar rat C6 brain glioma, and the relationship between fractional anisotropy value and tumor microarchitecture. Methods: The concentration of more than 1.0×伊 106/10 μL glioma cells and complete medium were injected stereotactically into the right caudate nucleus of the experimental group(n=35) and control group(n=10), respectively. Conventional MRI, DTI, and enhanced T1 WI scans were Performed using the GE Signa HD× 3.0T MRI scanner about 3-4 weeks after implantation for the rats. Postproeessing was done using the DTI specific software Function Tool to gain FA image. Many ROIs were drawn avoiding hemorrhage, necrosis areas in tumor parenchyma, the value of FA was recorded. Each surviving rat brain was examined histologically using HE and immunohistochemical staining for VEGF and CD34. Pearson correlation analysis was used to determine the relationships between FA values and VEGF, MVD, cell density, respectively. Results: A total of 35 tumor-bearing rats were confirmed the tumor formation by the subsequent MRI and pathological examination. The mean FA values of the tumor and the contralateral brain tissue were 0.17 ± 0.03 and 0.31 ± 0.05 respectively, and the difference was statistically significant(t = 12.80, P <0.05). The mean FA value of grade III glioma(n=12) was 0.16 ± 0.03, and the average FA value of grade IV glioma(n=23) was about 0.18 ± 0.04. There was no significant difference between the two groups(t= 1.92, P> 0.05). FA value in the late stage of Wistar rat C6 brain glioma has significant positive correlation to VEGF, MVD, cell density. The correlation coefficients between FA and VEGF, MVD, and cell density were 0.67, 0.65 and 0.71(P<0.05), respectively. Conclusions: The FA value of rat glioma tumor in the late stage can preoperatively provide an accurate, reliable and noninvasive imaging monitoring method to evaluate the microstructure of glioma( cell density, the extent of angiogenesis, fiber bundle integrity and tumor cell infiltration and so on), predict the biological behavior of the tumor and make out surgical plan.
文摘The availability of a well-characterized animal brain tumor model will play an important role in identifying treatments for human brain tumors. Wistar rats bearing 9L glioma cells can develop solid, well-circumcised tumors, and may be a useful animal model for the evaluation of various therapeutic approaches for gliosarcomas. In this study, the 9L/Wistar rat glioma model was produced by intracerebral implantation of 9L^LUC glioma cells syngenic to Fischer 344 (F344) rats. Bioluminescence imaging showed that tumors progressively grew from day 7 to day 21 in 9L^LUC/F344 rats, and tumor regression was found in some 9L^LUC/Wistar rats. Hematoxylin-eosin staining verified that intracranial tumors were gliomas. Immunohistochemistry results demonstrated that no CD4- and CD8-positive cells were found in the syngeneic 9L^LUC/F344 model. However, many infiltrating CD4- and CD8-positive cells were observed within the tumors of the 9L^LUC/Wistar model. Our data suggests that compared with 9L/F344 rats, 9L glioma Wistar rats may not be suitable for evaluating brain glioma immunotherapies, even though the model induced an immune response and exhibited tumor regression.
文摘The 45, 55, 65 and 100 kDa ATP-binding proteinases (ATP-BPases) of the heat-shocked (44 ℃ for 30 min, recovery for 12h) rat C6 glioma cells were purified by DEAE-ionexchange and ATP-affinity chromatography. Their molecular masses, isoelectric points (pI), pH-optima and other properties were analyzed by native proteinase gels.It was shown that the 65 kDa ATP-BPase is specifically induced by heat shock and not detectable in control cells.Its N-terminal 1-9 amino acid sequence was determined by Edman degradation, but no homologies to other proteins in the protein data bases were found. 30 and 31 kDa proteinases can be cleaved from the 45, 55 and 65 kDa proteinases to which they are linked. A possible relationship of the heat-induced 65 kDa ATP-BPase with the ATP-dependent proteinases (ATP-DPases) in prokaryotes and eukaryotes is discussed.
基金Hubei Provincial Education Department Foundation, No. Q20092405Hubei Provincial Science and Technology Agency Foundation, No. 2005AA301C28Hubei Provincial Health Department Foundation, No. QJX2005-15
文摘BACKGROUND: Embryonic neural stem cells (NSCs) have provided positive effects for the treatment of glioma. However, the source for embryonic NSCs remains limited and high amplification conditions are required. Bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) have been proposed for the treatment of glioma. OBJECTIVE: To investigate biological changes in NSCs and BMSCs following transplantation into rat models of glioma. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: A randomized, controlled, animal experiment was performed at the Embryonic Stem Cell Research Laboratory of Yunyang Medical College from February 2006 to August 2008. MATERIALS: The rat C6 glioma cell line was purchased from Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences; mouse anti-bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU) monoclonal antibody and Cy3-1abeled goat anti-mouse IgG antibody was purchased from Upstate, USA. METHODS: A total of 95 Sprag6ue Dawley rats were randomly assigned to three groups: NSC (n = 35), transplanted with 〉 6 × 10^6 NSCs via left medial hind limb; BMSC (n = 35), transplanted with 〉 1 × 10^6 BMSCs via left medial hind limb; model group (n = 25), injected with the same volume of 0.1 mmol/L phosphate buffered saline. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Gliomal growth and size were assessed by nuclear magnetic resonance, and glioma morphological features were observed following hematoxylin-eosin staining and BrdU immunohistochemistry 3 and 4 weeks following transplantation. RESULTS: The average survival of rats in the BMSC, NSC, and model groups was 4.03, 4.28, and 3.88 weeks. At 3 weeks, there was no significant difference in the average glioma diameter between the BMSC and model groups (P 〉 0.05). However, gliomal diameter was significantly decreased in the NSC group compared with the model group (P 〈 0.05). At 4 weeks, there was no statistical difference between the groups (P 〉 0.05). BrdU immunohistochemistry revealed that BMSCs and NSCs appeared to migrate to the gliomas. CONCLUSION: NSCs inhibited glioma cell growth and prolonged rat survival. BMSCs did not significantly suppress glioma cell growth.
文摘Rat brain gliomas were induced by transplacental and subcutaneous administration of synthesized Nethyl-N-nitrosourea(EVU, 60 mg/kg body weight) in the late gestational and 3-day Wistar rats respectively, observed until the end of 12th month after administration.The incidences of tumor formation were 73. 2% and 68.3% (those of gliomas were 65. 9% and 63. 4%) respectively. Histologically, the main types were mixed oligodendro-astrocytomas and oligodendrogliomas, with the characteristics of being microfocal, multifocal and mixed, in presence with focal and/or diffuse proliferation of glial cells. The results showed that these glioma models induced by the synthesized ENU were successful and stable, serving a fine approach to further study of the initiation,growth and differentiation of gliomas. The significance of proliferation of glioblasts in the oncogenesis of ENU-induced gliomas was discussed in this report.
文摘BACKGROUND: Pseudomonas aeruginosa mannose-sensitive hemagglutinin (PA-MSHA) parenteral injection is used as a broad-spectrum immunomodulator. It remains unclear whether PA-MSHA exhibits inhibitory effects on tumor cell growth. OBJECTIVE: To investigate inhibitory mechanisms of PA-MSHA-induced proliferation in rat C6 glioma cells in vitro. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: Comparative observation and in vitro experiments were performed at the Key Laboratory of Natural Medicine, Kunming Medical College, China from July 2008 to April 2009. MATERIALS: Rat C6 glioma cell line (Shanghai Institute of Cell Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China) and PA-MSHA parenteral injection (Beijing Wanteer Bio-Pharmaceutical, China) were used in the present study. METHODS: Rat C6 glioma cells in logarithmic growth phase were harvested in vitro. Adherent monolayer cells were respectively treated with PA-MSHA at final colony-forming units (cfu) of 1 ×10^8 cfu/mL, 2 × 10^8 cfu/mL, 4 × 10^8 cfu/mL, 6 × 10^8 cfu/mL, and 8 ×10^8 cfu/mL following 24 hours of conventional culture. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: MTT colorimetric assay was utilized to determine the inhibitory rate of C6 glioma cells following treatment with various concentrations of PA-MSHA at different times. Cell apoptosis was detected by fluorescent microscopy following Hoechst 33258 staining. Flow cytometry was used to measure PA-MSHA effects on C6 cell cycle. RESULTS: Inhibitory rate of C6 glioma cells increased with prolonged time and increased dose. Hoechst 33258 staining revealed obvious morphological changes in apoptotic C6 glioma cells. Flow cytometry revealed hypodiploid peaks, Le., apoptotic peak, and the apoptotic rate in cells during S-phase significantly increased with increased concentrations in the experimental groups. CONCLUSION: With in vitro experiments, PA-MSHA preparations inhibited C6 glioma cell proliferation in a time- and dose-dependent manner. These mechanisms are likely associated with cell apoptosis induction and inhibition of the S phase.
文摘Objective: To study the effect of antisense VEGF RNA on rat C6 gliomas in vivo and find out the feasibility ofantiangiogenesis therapy with antisense VEGF RNA formalignant gliomas. Methods: Parental rat C6 glioma cells and C6 cells transfected with antisense VEGF cDNA were implanted intracerebrally and subcutaneously into SD rats as control and transfected group. Rats bearing cerebral and subcutaneous C6 gliomas were treated with antisenseVEGF cDNA as treated group and sense VEGF cDNA and empty vector as control of treated group. The generalmanifestation, survival time, MRI and histopathologicalchanges of all rats were observed. The volume ofsubcutaneously implanted tumors was determinedregularly. In situ hybridization and immunohistochemicalstaining were used for detection of VEGF gene expression of gliomas while PCNA immunostaining and TUNELmethod for examination of proliferation activity andapoptosis of gliomas, respectively. Results: The survival of the rats in transfected and treated group was prolonged.There were two rats surviving over 90 d in the treatedgroup and their tumors disappeared. The VEGF geneexpression, the number of microvessels and theproliferation activity were decreased and a large amount of apoptotic cells could be found in cerebral and subcutaneous gliomas in treated and transfected groups. Conclusion:VEGF is one of the candidate genes for gene therapy ofmalignant gliomas. Antisense VEGF RNA combined with other therapies should be studied further for enhancing the therapeutic effect of malignant 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.