AIM To clone and identify the whole cDNA ofMXR7 gene and to find out its expression inhuman HCC,and normal tissues.METHODS The DNA primers were designed andsynthesized according to the whole cDNAsequence of MXR? gene....AIM To clone and identify the whole cDNA ofMXR7 gene and to find out its expression inhuman HCC,and normal tissues.METHODS The DNA primers were designed andsynthesized according to the whole cDNAsequence of MXR? gene.The cDNA of humanHCC was taken as the template while the cDNA ofMXR7 gene was synthesized by polymerasechain reaction(PCR).Recombinant DNAconforming to reading frame was constructed byconnecting purified PCR product of the cDNA ofMXR? gene with expression vector pGEX-5X-1 offusion protein.The plasmid MXRT/pGEX-5X-1was identified by sequencing.Using <sup>32</sup>p labeledMXR? cDNA as probe,MXR7 mRNA expressionwas detected by Northern blot analysis in 12different human normal tissues,7 preoperativelyuntreated non-liver tumor tissues,30preoperatively untreated HCC,theparacancerous liver tissues and 12 normal livertissues samples.RESULTS Restriction enzyme and sequenceanalysis confirmed that the insertion sequence invector pGEX-5X-1 was the same as the cDNAsequence of MXR7 gene.Northern blot analysisshowed no expression of MXR? mRNA in 12 kindsof normal human tissues including liver,7 tumortissues in other sites and 12 normal livertissues,the frequencies of MXR7 mRNA expression in HCC and paracancerous livertissues were 76.6% and 13.3%,respectively.The frequency of MXR7 mRNA expression in HCCwithout elevation of serum AFP and in HCC【5cm was 90%(9/10)and 83.3%(5/6),respectively.CONCLUSION MXR7 mRNA is highly expressedin human HCC,which is specific and occurs at anearly stage of HCC,suggesting MXR7 mRNA canbe a tumor biomarker for HCC.The detection ofMXR7 mRNA expression in the biopsied livertissue is helpful in discovering early subclinicalliver cancer in those with negative serum AFP.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the expression and significance of the MMP-7,c-Jun and c-Fos in rat photoaging skin.Methods:A total of 45 SD rats were randomly divided into control group,model group,natural recovery group,ph...Objective:To investigate the expression and significance of the MMP-7,c-Jun and c-Fos in rat photoaging skin.Methods:A total of 45 SD rats were randomly divided into control group,model group,natural recovery group,physiological saline injection group and dermal pluripotent stem cells transplantation(DMSCs group),model group,natural recovery group,physiological saline injection group.DMSCs were treated with UV lamp irradiation to establish light aging skin model.Rats were then sacrificed after model prepared,no treatment was processed in the natural recovery group.Saline injections was adopted in saline group,DESCs group was treated with DESCs transplantation.Rats were sacrificed after 4 weeks.The expression of MMP-7,c-Jun and c-Kos were detected using the immunohistocheniical metluxl.Results:In model group,MMP 7positive expression was higher than that in the other 4 groups,but without statistically difference(P>0.05);c-Jun,c-Fos expression were higher than that in the control group and DESCs group(P<0.05),there was no significant difference comparing natural recovery group with physiological saline injection group(P>0.05).Conclusions:MMP-7,c-Jun and c-Fos can be used as diagnosis indicators in the early stage of light aging,and they jointly participate in its development.DMSCs transplants is effective in treating light aging skin.展开更多
TSARG7 is a novel member of the acyltransferase family since its sequence possesses the highly conserved phosphate acyltransferase (PlsC) domain existing in all acyltransferase-like proteins. The porcine TSARG7 had ...TSARG7 is a novel member of the acyltransferase family since its sequence possesses the highly conserved phosphate acyltransferase (PlsC) domain existing in all acyltransferase-like proteins. The porcine TSARG7 had been identified by cloning in silico but had not been confirmed experimentally. The full-length mRNA of porcine TSARG7 gene was sequenced and two splice variants were discovered. The full-length cDNA of TSARG7 variant 1 was 2 513 bp and variant 2 was 2 634 bp. The putative porcine TSARG7 proteins, which were located in the cytoplasm, encoded 458 and 456 amino acids, respectively. Real-time PCR analysis showed that TSARG7 gene was expressed in various tissues, but at different levels. The expression levels of this gene were higher in the skeletal muscle, heart, and testis than that in other tissues, suggesting that the TSARG7 gene played a role in procine skeletal muscle, heart, and testis functions.展开更多
Human glioblastoma is a highly lethal tumor that is known for its immune inhibitory capabilities.B7-homologue l(B7-H 1),a recently identified homologue of B7.1/2(CD80/86),has been described to exert costimulatoryand i...Human glioblastoma is a highly lethal tumor that is known for its immune inhibitory capabilities.B7-homologue l(B7-H 1),a recently identified homologue of B7.1/2(CD80/86),has been described to exert costimulatoryand immune regulatory functions.We investigated the expression and the functional activity of B7-H 1 in humanglioma cells in vitro and in vivo.Although lacking B7.1/2(CD80/86),all 12 glioma cel1 1ines constitutivelyexpressed B7-H1 mRNA and protein.Exposure to IFN-gamma strongly enhanced B7-H 1 expression.Im-展开更多
Objective: To express the recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-7(rhBMP-7) in Chinese hamster ovary(CHO) cells, and to establish the in vitro biological activity assay of rhBMP-7.Methods: Human BMP-7 cDNA was s...Objective: To express the recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-7(rhBMP-7) in Chinese hamster ovary(CHO) cells, and to establish the in vitro biological activity assay of rhBMP-7.Methods: Human BMP-7 cDNA was subcloned into p114 mammalian expression vector and transfected to CHO cells by using the Lipofectamine 2000 transfection method. CHO cell supernatants were harvested and analyzed to identify the molecule mass of secreted rhBMP-7 and examine its biological activity in vitro to stimulate the synthesis of alkaline phophatase(ALP), a characteristic of osteoblast phenotypes. Results: rhBMP-7 was produced stably in CHO cells, as a processed mature disulfide-linked homodimer, with an apparent molecular mass of 36 000. Examination of the rhBMP-7 biological activity showed that rhBMP-7 specifically stimulated the production of ALP(4-fold increase at 100 ng of rhBMP-7/ml). Conclusion: The rhBMP-7 from CHO expression system has significant biological activity in induction of osteoblast phenotype, which demonstrates rhBMP-7 has the potential bone regeneration activity.展开更多
Objective: HOXB7 gene is a kind of transcription regulator over-expressed in malignant melanoma (MM) cell lines. It can specifically up-regulate the expression of angiogenic factors and tumor growth factors such as...Objective: HOXB7 gene is a kind of transcription regulator over-expressed in malignant melanoma (MM) cell lines. It can specifically up-regulate the expression of angiogenic factors and tumor growth factors such as bFGF, GROa, VEGF and induce angiogenesis in melanoma, resulting in the proliferation and metastasis of tumor cells. We designed and synthesized HOXB7 specific siRNA to study its interfering effect on the expressions of HOXB7 and bFGF genes in melanoma A375 cell line and the biologic characteristics of A375 cells. Methods: Three synthesized siRNA with different sequences were separately transfected into A375 cells by lipofecter 2000. The expression of HOXB7 and bFGF mRNA in transfected cells was detected by RT-PCR 24 and 48 hours after transduction. The expression of bFGF protein in the transfected cells were detected by flowcytometry 48 hours after transfection. MTT assay was used to analyze the cell proliferation rate of siRNA transfected cells. Based on the in vitro experiment results, one effective siRNA sequence was selected for the construction of in vivo siRNA expression vector. Then, a malignant melanoma animal model was established. The siRNA expression plasmid was injected into the tumor foci and its influence on the growth and angiogenesis of tumor was observed. Results: The mRNA expressions of both HOXB7 and bFGF genes in the A375 cells reduced significantly 24 and 48 hour after transfection of siRNA. Expression level of the protein of angiogenic factor bFGF induced by HOXB7 gene in siRNA transfected cells was significantly lower than that in control cells 48 hours after transduction. Cell proliferation was also suppressed in siRNA transfected cells. Two of the three siRNA strands showed prominent interference effect. The in vivo study indicated that the tumor size and the microvessel density in the tumor both reduced after injection of HOXB7siRNA plasmid. Conclusion: Down-regulation of HOXB7 gene expression can effectively reduce the expression of angiogenic factor bFGF and the proliferation of MM cells. Besides, the growth and angiogenesis of MM tumor were also inhibited.展开更多
Objective: To construct the human B7. 1 (CD80) eukaryocytic expressing vector and its expression on HL60 cells to investigate the immunotherapeutic and immunoprotective effects of B7. 1 molecule on acute leukemia. Met...Objective: To construct the human B7. 1 (CD80) eukaryocytic expressing vector and its expression on HL60 cells to investigate the immunotherapeutic and immunoprotective effects of B7. 1 molecule on acute leukemia. Methods: ①B7. 1 gene was subcloned from the cloning vector using PCR. Both of tlie PCR products and eukaryocytic expressing vector pHook were digested with Apa I , Sal 1 and linked using T4 DNA ligase. Tlie ligased products were transduced into DH5a. B7. 1 gene containing clones were selected by digestion with Apa I and Sal I which were further conformed by sequencing. ②HL60 cells were transformed by B7. 1 with lipofectamine and detected by FACS. ③Tumor formation, mice survival time and the immunotherapeutic and immunoprotective effects by immunization with B7. 1+ cells were evaluated. Results: ①The PCR products were about 620 bp. Six clones were all digested by Apa I and Sal I to produce 620 bp gene fragment which was in tlie same way as 67. 1. It demonstrated t/iat t/ie recombinant vector had been constructed successfully. Further sequencing confirmed the validity of the construction. There was no nucleotide mutation. ② B7. 1 was availably expressed on HL60 cells. ③ B7. 1+ HL60 cells delayed the growth of tumor and prolonged the survival time of leukemic mice, distinctively. So did tlie immunoprotection of B7. 1 + HL60 cells. Conclusion: The human B7. 1(CD80) eukaryocytic expressing vector can be successfully constructed by molecular cloned methods and can be stably and availably expressed on tlie membrane of B7. 1 negative acute myelocytic leukemia (AML) cell line HL60. Furthermore, the costimulatory molecular vaccine has significant effection of immunotherapy and immunoprotection and gives the rationale for clinical application.展开更多
Objective To investigate the value of BT-H3 in expressed prostatic secretions ( EPS) in differential diagnosis of patients with inflammatory elevation of PSA in t - PSA gray zone ( 4 - 10 ng /ml) . Methods One hundred...Objective To investigate the value of BT-H3 in expressed prostatic secretions ( EPS) in differential diagnosis of patients with inflammatory elevation of PSA in t - PSA gray zone ( 4 - 10 ng /ml) . Methods One hundred and sixteen patients from ages of 19 to 80 years ( mean,40 years) were studied. In the group there展开更多
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.39770379the National Basic Research Project("973")SUGEN,USA.
文摘AIM To clone and identify the whole cDNA ofMXR7 gene and to find out its expression inhuman HCC,and normal tissues.METHODS The DNA primers were designed andsynthesized according to the whole cDNAsequence of MXR? gene.The cDNA of humanHCC was taken as the template while the cDNA ofMXR7 gene was synthesized by polymerasechain reaction(PCR).Recombinant DNAconforming to reading frame was constructed byconnecting purified PCR product of the cDNA ofMXR? gene with expression vector pGEX-5X-1 offusion protein.The plasmid MXRT/pGEX-5X-1was identified by sequencing.Using <sup>32</sup>p labeledMXR? cDNA as probe,MXR7 mRNA expressionwas detected by Northern blot analysis in 12different human normal tissues,7 preoperativelyuntreated non-liver tumor tissues,30preoperatively untreated HCC,theparacancerous liver tissues and 12 normal livertissues samples.RESULTS Restriction enzyme and sequenceanalysis confirmed that the insertion sequence invector pGEX-5X-1 was the same as the cDNAsequence of MXR7 gene.Northern blot analysisshowed no expression of MXR? mRNA in 12 kindsof normal human tissues including liver,7 tumortissues in other sites and 12 normal livertissues,the frequencies of MXR7 mRNA expression in HCC and paracancerous livertissues were 76.6% and 13.3%,respectively.The frequency of MXR7 mRNA expression in HCCwithout elevation of serum AFP and in HCC【5cm was 90%(9/10)and 83.3%(5/6),respectively.CONCLUSION MXR7 mRNA is highly expressedin human HCC,which is specific and occurs at anearly stage of HCC,suggesting MXR7 mRNA canbe a tumor biomarker for HCC.The detection ofMXR7 mRNA expression in the biopsied livertissue is helpful in discovering early subclinicalliver cancer in those with negative serum AFP.
基金supported by Science and Technology Research and Development Plan of Shaanxi Province(Grant No.2011JE006)
文摘Objective:To investigate the expression and significance of the MMP-7,c-Jun and c-Fos in rat photoaging skin.Methods:A total of 45 SD rats were randomly divided into control group,model group,natural recovery group,physiological saline injection group and dermal pluripotent stem cells transplantation(DMSCs group),model group,natural recovery group,physiological saline injection group.DMSCs were treated with UV lamp irradiation to establish light aging skin model.Rats were then sacrificed after model prepared,no treatment was processed in the natural recovery group.Saline injections was adopted in saline group,DESCs group was treated with DESCs transplantation.Rats were sacrificed after 4 weeks.The expression of MMP-7,c-Jun and c-Kos were detected using the immunohistocheniical metluxl.Results:In model group,MMP 7positive expression was higher than that in the other 4 groups,but without statistically difference(P>0.05);c-Jun,c-Fos expression were higher than that in the control group and DESCs group(P<0.05),there was no significant difference comparing natural recovery group with physiological saline injection group(P>0.05).Conclusions:MMP-7,c-Jun and c-Fos can be used as diagnosis indicators in the early stage of light aging,and they jointly participate in its development.DMSCs transplants is effective in treating light aging skin.
基金supported by the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China(2006AA10Z136)
文摘TSARG7 is a novel member of the acyltransferase family since its sequence possesses the highly conserved phosphate acyltransferase (PlsC) domain existing in all acyltransferase-like proteins. The porcine TSARG7 had been identified by cloning in silico but had not been confirmed experimentally. The full-length mRNA of porcine TSARG7 gene was sequenced and two splice variants were discovered. The full-length cDNA of TSARG7 variant 1 was 2 513 bp and variant 2 was 2 634 bp. The putative porcine TSARG7 proteins, which were located in the cytoplasm, encoded 458 and 456 amino acids, respectively. Real-time PCR analysis showed that TSARG7 gene was expressed in various tissues, but at different levels. The expression levels of this gene were higher in the skeletal muscle, heart, and testis than that in other tissues, suggesting that the TSARG7 gene played a role in procine skeletal muscle, heart, and testis functions.
文摘Human glioblastoma is a highly lethal tumor that is known for its immune inhibitory capabilities.B7-homologue l(B7-H 1),a recently identified homologue of B7.1/2(CD80/86),has been described to exert costimulatoryand immune regulatory functions.We investigated the expression and the functional activity of B7-H 1 in humanglioma cells in vitro and in vivo.Although lacking B7.1/2(CD80/86),all 12 glioma cel1 1ines constitutivelyexpressed B7-H1 mRNA and protein.Exposure to IFN-gamma strongly enhanced B7-H 1 expression.Im-
文摘Objective: To express the recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-7(rhBMP-7) in Chinese hamster ovary(CHO) cells, and to establish the in vitro biological activity assay of rhBMP-7.Methods: Human BMP-7 cDNA was subcloned into p114 mammalian expression vector and transfected to CHO cells by using the Lipofectamine 2000 transfection method. CHO cell supernatants were harvested and analyzed to identify the molecule mass of secreted rhBMP-7 and examine its biological activity in vitro to stimulate the synthesis of alkaline phophatase(ALP), a characteristic of osteoblast phenotypes. Results: rhBMP-7 was produced stably in CHO cells, as a processed mature disulfide-linked homodimer, with an apparent molecular mass of 36 000. Examination of the rhBMP-7 biological activity showed that rhBMP-7 specifically stimulated the production of ALP(4-fold increase at 100 ng of rhBMP-7/ml). Conclusion: The rhBMP-7 from CHO expression system has significant biological activity in induction of osteoblast phenotype, which demonstrates rhBMP-7 has the potential bone regeneration activity.
基金the grants from the Research Foundation of Science & Technology Bureau of Guangzhou(2004Z2-E0011)the Guangdong Province Natural Science Foundation(5002318)
文摘Objective: HOXB7 gene is a kind of transcription regulator over-expressed in malignant melanoma (MM) cell lines. It can specifically up-regulate the expression of angiogenic factors and tumor growth factors such as bFGF, GROa, VEGF and induce angiogenesis in melanoma, resulting in the proliferation and metastasis of tumor cells. We designed and synthesized HOXB7 specific siRNA to study its interfering effect on the expressions of HOXB7 and bFGF genes in melanoma A375 cell line and the biologic characteristics of A375 cells. Methods: Three synthesized siRNA with different sequences were separately transfected into A375 cells by lipofecter 2000. The expression of HOXB7 and bFGF mRNA in transfected cells was detected by RT-PCR 24 and 48 hours after transduction. The expression of bFGF protein in the transfected cells were detected by flowcytometry 48 hours after transfection. MTT assay was used to analyze the cell proliferation rate of siRNA transfected cells. Based on the in vitro experiment results, one effective siRNA sequence was selected for the construction of in vivo siRNA expression vector. Then, a malignant melanoma animal model was established. The siRNA expression plasmid was injected into the tumor foci and its influence on the growth and angiogenesis of tumor was observed. Results: The mRNA expressions of both HOXB7 and bFGF genes in the A375 cells reduced significantly 24 and 48 hour after transfection of siRNA. Expression level of the protein of angiogenic factor bFGF induced by HOXB7 gene in siRNA transfected cells was significantly lower than that in control cells 48 hours after transduction. Cell proliferation was also suppressed in siRNA transfected cells. Two of the three siRNA strands showed prominent interference effect. The in vivo study indicated that the tumor size and the microvessel density in the tumor both reduced after injection of HOXB7siRNA plasmid. Conclusion: Down-regulation of HOXB7 gene expression can effectively reduce the expression of angiogenic factor bFGF and the proliferation of MM cells. Besides, the growth and angiogenesis of MM tumor were also inhibited.
基金Supported by Grant from the Key Clinical Department Development Item of China,Health Ministry(20012131)
文摘Objective: To construct the human B7. 1 (CD80) eukaryocytic expressing vector and its expression on HL60 cells to investigate the immunotherapeutic and immunoprotective effects of B7. 1 molecule on acute leukemia. Methods: ①B7. 1 gene was subcloned from the cloning vector using PCR. Both of tlie PCR products and eukaryocytic expressing vector pHook were digested with Apa I , Sal 1 and linked using T4 DNA ligase. Tlie ligased products were transduced into DH5a. B7. 1 gene containing clones were selected by digestion with Apa I and Sal I which were further conformed by sequencing. ②HL60 cells were transformed by B7. 1 with lipofectamine and detected by FACS. ③Tumor formation, mice survival time and the immunotherapeutic and immunoprotective effects by immunization with B7. 1+ cells were evaluated. Results: ①The PCR products were about 620 bp. Six clones were all digested by Apa I and Sal I to produce 620 bp gene fragment which was in tlie same way as 67. 1. It demonstrated t/iat t/ie recombinant vector had been constructed successfully. Further sequencing confirmed the validity of the construction. There was no nucleotide mutation. ② B7. 1 was availably expressed on HL60 cells. ③ B7. 1+ HL60 cells delayed the growth of tumor and prolonged the survival time of leukemic mice, distinctively. So did tlie immunoprotection of B7. 1 + HL60 cells. Conclusion: The human B7. 1(CD80) eukaryocytic expressing vector can be successfully constructed by molecular cloned methods and can be stably and availably expressed on tlie membrane of B7. 1 negative acute myelocytic leukemia (AML) cell line HL60. Furthermore, the costimulatory molecular vaccine has significant effection of immunotherapy and immunoprotection and gives the rationale for clinical application.
文摘Objective To investigate the value of BT-H3 in expressed prostatic secretions ( EPS) in differential diagnosis of patients with inflammatory elevation of PSA in t - PSA gray zone ( 4 - 10 ng /ml) . Methods One hundred and sixteen patients from ages of 19 to 80 years ( mean,40 years) were studied. In the group there