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
The hedgehog-patched (hh-ptc) intercellular signaling pathway has recently been shown to control the proliferation of epithelial stem cells in both Drosophila and vertebrates. Mutant and ectopic expression analyses in...The hedgehog-patched (hh-ptc) intercellular signaling pathway has recently been shown to control the proliferation of epithelial stem cells in both Drosophila and vertebrates. Mutant and ectopic expression analyses in Drosophila suggest that the HH protein diffuses from the signaling cells to promote the proliferation of nearby ovarian somatic stem cells by antagonizing the suppression of its receptor PTC towards the CI transcription factor in the stem cells. Consequently, the transcription of CIdependent genes leads to stem cell proliferation. This regulatory pathway appears to function also in vertebrates,where defects in ptc cause basal cell carcinoma, tumors of epidermal stem cell origin. Basal cell carcinoma can also be induced by ectopic expression of Sonic hedgehog (shh) or Glil, the vertebrate homolog of ci. These studies suggest the conservation of the hh signaling pathway in controlling epithelial stem cell divisions among different organisms.展开更多
An efficient protocol for plant regeneration from protoplasts of hydroxyproline(HYP)resistant cell line of Onoblychis viciaefolia was established. In SH medium supplemented with 1 mg/L 2, 4-dichlorophenoxy-acetic acid...An efficient protocol for plant regeneration from protoplasts of hydroxyproline(HYP)resistant cell line of Onoblychis viciaefolia was established. In SH medium supplemented with 1 mg/L 2, 4-dichlorophenoxy-acetic acid (2,4-D), 0.5 mg/L kinetin (KT) and 0.2 mg/L naphthalene acetic acid (NAA), the division frequency of protoplastderived cells reached uP to over 60 %, and microcalli were obtained in 5-6 wk. Upon transferring them on agar solidified MS medium plus 2 mg/L indole-3-acetic acid (IAA), shoots were induced. After cultivating them on MS medium with or without IAA, roots were regenerated.Chromosome number of all protoplast-regenerated plants examined were normal (2n=28). The protoplast-derived calli and plants grew vigorously on the medium containing 10 mmol/L HYP.展开更多
Objective.To study the therapeutic T cell vaccine for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B by improving the cellular immunization of HBsAg vaccine with the coexpression of the preS1(1-42)and the Core(1-144)anti-gen of...Objective.To study the therapeutic T cell vaccine for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B by improving the cellular immunization of HBsAg vaccine with the coexpression of the preS1(1-42)and the Core(1-144)anti-gen of HBV in E.coli.Methods.The genes of HBcAg (1-144)and preS1(1-42)were amplified and fused by PCR.This fused gene was inserted in the prokaryotic expression vector pET-11d and expre ssed in E.coli.Results.It was showed by SDS-PAGE that the pr otein molecular weight of the coexpr ession product was about 20kD,20%of all bacteria prote in.The monoclonal antibodies again st core and preS1antibody could re-act with this fused protein by Western-blot technique respectively.The fused gene was verified by sequencin g.Under the immune electron microscop y,this fused protein is typical particles of HBcAg but in an aggregated form.Conclusion.The results might aid for studying T c ell immunotherapeutic vaccine for c hronic hepatitis B.展开更多
We studied 14 moderately overweight Typo 2 diabetic patients with essential hypertension in stable metabolic control after a run-in period , and again after 3 months of antihypertensive treatment with the angiotensin-...We studied 14 moderately overweight Typo 2 diabetic patients with essential hypertension in stable metabolic control after a run-in period , and again after 3 months of antihypertensive treatment with the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACF) inhibitor captopril. Glucose tolerance was tested with a 75g oral glucose load (OGTT) and insulin sensitivity was measured by the insulin suppression test (IST) while dietary and drug treatment of the hyperglycemia was maintained constant. In the whole group. mean blood pressure (MBP) fell progressively over 3months from a baseline value of 123± 3 mmHg (1 mmHg= 0. 133 kpa) to a final value of 115± 2 mmHg(P<0. 005). After treatment, fasting plasma glucose, insulin, free fatty acid (FFA). potassium, and glycosylated hemoglobin concentrations were unchanged from baseline. There were no significant differences in glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity between pre- and post-trearment values. Neither endogenous (oral glucose) nor exogenous (IST) insulin caused any change in plasma potassium concentration. This resistance to the hypokalemic action of insulin was not affected by captopril.展开更多
Purpose: To observe the effect of preserving anterior ciliary vessels (ACVs) on anteriorsegments of rabbit eyes undergoing tenotomy of extraocular muscles.Methods: Thirty-two adult New Zealand white rabbits were divid...Purpose: To observe the effect of preserving anterior ciliary vessels (ACVs) on anteriorsegments of rabbit eyes undergoing tenotomy of extraocular muscles.Methods: Thirty-two adult New Zealand white rabbits were divided into four groups.Same procedures were done in both eyes in each group except that left eyes underwentpreservation of ACVs. In the first group medial and lateral recti, in the second group,superior and inferior recti, in the third group, medial, lateral and superior or inferior rectiand in the fourth group, all four recti, underwent tenotomy. Slit-lamp examination,intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement, total protein and lactic acid quantification inaqueous humor were done in all eyes pre- and post-operatively. By four weeks afteroperation, the eyes were enucleated for histological examination and electron microscopy.All data were analyzed using SPSS version 10.Results: In the left eyes of both group 1 and group 2, no inflammatory response wasobserved. In the left eyes of group 3 and 4, we observed mild inflammatory response withslit-lamp examination, which disappeared in one wk. However, we did not findsignificant changes in IOP, total protein and lactic acid of aqueous humor, histology andelectron microscopic examination in these groups. In the right eyes in group 2, 3 and 4,we observed moderate to severe inflammatory changes, a few even developed anteriorsegment ischemia, appeared as decreased IOP, increased total protein and lactic acid inaqueous humor, along with pathological and electron-microscopic changes.Conclusion: Simultaneous tenotomy of three or four recti or two vertical recti on one eyemay decrease anterior segment blood flow even lead to ischemia. ACVs preservation mayprotect the blood circulation in anterior segment. Our study suggests that ACVspreservation in strabismus surgeries especially those involving multi-recti tenotomies mayprevent potential anterior segment ischemia.展开更多
By using the techniques of partial digestion of cell wall and selective extraction, we examined the cytoskeleton of wheat young leaf cells under scanning electron micro-scope(SEM). A 3-dimensional cytoskeletal system,...By using the techniques of partial digestion of cell wall and selective extraction, we examined the cytoskeleton of wheat young leaf cells under scanning electron micro-scope(SEM). A 3-dimensional cytoskeletal system, showing some new features, was observed. The cortical network located beneath the cross wall was an anastomosing organization. The association of nucleus with the cell wall by some skeletal filaments was also found. It is noticeable that there were cytoskeletal filaments, which passed through cell wall and connected together with cytoskeletal arrays of adjacent cells. Thus, it is possible that an integral skeletal network existed within the young leaf tissue of wheat.展开更多
This study explores a novel noninvasive method for monitoring blood alfentanil concentrations using a dog model. Alfentanil which 'back', permeated across the oral mucosa from the systemic circulation was coll...This study explores a novel noninvasive method for monitoring blood alfentanil concentrations using a dog model. Alfentanil which 'back', permeated across the oral mucosa from the systemic circulation was collected from the oral mucosal surface and quantitated. The levels of the 'back' permeated alfentanil were found to closely reflect real time serum alfentanil concentrations. With further work, this finding may lead to a novel noninvasive method for monitoring real time serum alfentanil concentrations in its clinical applications.展开更多
The lanthanide Schiff base complex [2-OC6H4CHN(2,6-i-Pr2C6H3)]2ErCl(THF) (C42H52ClErN2O3) has been prepared by the reaction of anhydrous LnCl3 with 2 equiv. of the sodium salt of the bidentate Schiff base N-(2,6-diiso...The lanthanide Schiff base complex [2-OC6H4CHN(2,6-i-Pr2C6H3)]2ErCl(THF) (C42H52ClErN2O3) has been prepared by the reaction of anhydrous LnCl3 with 2 equiv. of the sodium salt of the bidentate Schiff base N-(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)salicylaldimine in THF. The crystal structure was determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystal belongs to triclinic, space group P1 with a = 9.200(1), b = 13.637(2), c = 16.705(2) ? a = 74.493(7), b = 77.979(8), g = 81.306(8), V = 1965.2(4) ?, Z = 2, Mr = 835.60, Dc = 1.412 g/cm3, F(000) = 854, T = 193 K, l(MoKa) = 0.7107 ?and m = 22.38 cm-1. The final R = 0.052 and wR = 0.076 for 8386 observed reflections with I ≥ 2s(I).展开更多
Nicotinamide (NA), a relatively nontoxic compound, has been shown to inhibit tumor development, induce differentiation, increase the sensitization of the anticancer drug resistant cancer cells and is being used in dif...Nicotinamide (NA), a relatively nontoxic compound, has been shown to inhibit tumor development, induce differentiation, increase the sensitization of the anticancer drug resistant cancer cells and is being used in different skin ailments. But there are not many reports on its mechanism of action. Here we report that NA induced endonuclease activity. This endonuclease induction by NA appeared to be dose dependent and a function of time. As evident by the use of modifiers of DNase I, this endonuclease appeared to be like DNase type I. Increased [3H] thymidine incorporation in DNA in the presence of NA is possibly a consequence of increased 3_OH'nicks due to increased DNA fragmentation by increased endonuclease activity. The present results would be of help in the better understanding of the mechanism of NA action and its improved use in cancer control.展开更多
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The hedgehog-patched (hh-ptc) intercellular signaling pathway has recently been shown to control the proliferation of epithelial stem cells in both Drosophila and vertebrates. Mutant and ectopic expression analyses in Drosophila suggest that the HH protein diffuses from the signaling cells to promote the proliferation of nearby ovarian somatic stem cells by antagonizing the suppression of its receptor PTC towards the CI transcription factor in the stem cells. Consequently, the transcription of CIdependent genes leads to stem cell proliferation. This regulatory pathway appears to function also in vertebrates,where defects in ptc cause basal cell carcinoma, tumors of epidermal stem cell origin. Basal cell carcinoma can also be induced by ectopic expression of Sonic hedgehog (shh) or Glil, the vertebrate homolog of ci. These studies suggest the conservation of the hh signaling pathway in controlling epithelial stem cell divisions among different organisms.
文摘An efficient protocol for plant regeneration from protoplasts of hydroxyproline(HYP)resistant cell line of Onoblychis viciaefolia was established. In SH medium supplemented with 1 mg/L 2, 4-dichlorophenoxy-acetic acid (2,4-D), 0.5 mg/L kinetin (KT) and 0.2 mg/L naphthalene acetic acid (NAA), the division frequency of protoplastderived cells reached uP to over 60 %, and microcalli were obtained in 5-6 wk. Upon transferring them on agar solidified MS medium plus 2 mg/L indole-3-acetic acid (IAA), shoots were induced. After cultivating them on MS medium with or without IAA, roots were regenerated.Chromosome number of all protoplast-regenerated plants examined were normal (2n=28). The protoplast-derived calli and plants grew vigorously on the medium containing 10 mmol/L HYP.
文摘Objective.To study the therapeutic T cell vaccine for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B by improving the cellular immunization of HBsAg vaccine with the coexpression of the preS1(1-42)and the Core(1-144)anti-gen of HBV in E.coli.Methods.The genes of HBcAg (1-144)and preS1(1-42)were amplified and fused by PCR.This fused gene was inserted in the prokaryotic expression vector pET-11d and expre ssed in E.coli.Results.It was showed by SDS-PAGE that the pr otein molecular weight of the coexpr ession product was about 20kD,20%of all bacteria prote in.The monoclonal antibodies again st core and preS1antibody could re-act with this fused protein by Western-blot technique respectively.The fused gene was verified by sequencin g.Under the immune electron microscop y,this fused protein is typical particles of HBcAg but in an aggregated form.Conclusion.The results might aid for studying T c ell immunotherapeutic vaccine for c hronic hepatitis B.
文摘We studied 14 moderately overweight Typo 2 diabetic patients with essential hypertension in stable metabolic control after a run-in period , and again after 3 months of antihypertensive treatment with the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACF) inhibitor captopril. Glucose tolerance was tested with a 75g oral glucose load (OGTT) and insulin sensitivity was measured by the insulin suppression test (IST) while dietary and drug treatment of the hyperglycemia was maintained constant. In the whole group. mean blood pressure (MBP) fell progressively over 3months from a baseline value of 123± 3 mmHg (1 mmHg= 0. 133 kpa) to a final value of 115± 2 mmHg(P<0. 005). After treatment, fasting plasma glucose, insulin, free fatty acid (FFA). potassium, and glycosylated hemoglobin concentrations were unchanged from baseline. There were no significant differences in glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity between pre- and post-trearment values. Neither endogenous (oral glucose) nor exogenous (IST) insulin caused any change in plasma potassium concentration. This resistance to the hypokalemic action of insulin was not affected by captopril.
基金This project was supported by grant 0f Guangdong Science and Technology
文摘Purpose: To observe the effect of preserving anterior ciliary vessels (ACVs) on anteriorsegments of rabbit eyes undergoing tenotomy of extraocular muscles.Methods: Thirty-two adult New Zealand white rabbits were divided into four groups.Same procedures were done in both eyes in each group except that left eyes underwentpreservation of ACVs. In the first group medial and lateral recti, in the second group,superior and inferior recti, in the third group, medial, lateral and superior or inferior rectiand in the fourth group, all four recti, underwent tenotomy. Slit-lamp examination,intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement, total protein and lactic acid quantification inaqueous humor were done in all eyes pre- and post-operatively. By four weeks afteroperation, the eyes were enucleated for histological examination and electron microscopy.All data were analyzed using SPSS version 10.Results: In the left eyes of both group 1 and group 2, no inflammatory response wasobserved. In the left eyes of group 3 and 4, we observed mild inflammatory response withslit-lamp examination, which disappeared in one wk. However, we did not findsignificant changes in IOP, total protein and lactic acid of aqueous humor, histology andelectron microscopic examination in these groups. In the right eyes in group 2, 3 and 4,we observed moderate to severe inflammatory changes, a few even developed anteriorsegment ischemia, appeared as decreased IOP, increased total protein and lactic acid inaqueous humor, along with pathological and electron-microscopic changes.Conclusion: Simultaneous tenotomy of three or four recti or two vertical recti on one eyemay decrease anterior segment blood flow even lead to ischemia. ACVs preservation mayprotect the blood circulation in anterior segment. Our study suggests that ACVspreservation in strabismus surgeries especially those involving multi-recti tenotomies mayprevent potential anterior segment ischemia.
文摘By using the techniques of partial digestion of cell wall and selective extraction, we examined the cytoskeleton of wheat young leaf cells under scanning electron micro-scope(SEM). A 3-dimensional cytoskeletal system, showing some new features, was observed. The cortical network located beneath the cross wall was an anastomosing organization. The association of nucleus with the cell wall by some skeletal filaments was also found. It is noticeable that there were cytoskeletal filaments, which passed through cell wall and connected together with cytoskeletal arrays of adjacent cells. Thus, it is possible that an integral skeletal network existed within the young leaf tissue of wheat.
文摘This study explores a novel noninvasive method for monitoring blood alfentanil concentrations using a dog model. Alfentanil which 'back', permeated across the oral mucosa from the systemic circulation was collected from the oral mucosal surface and quantitated. The levels of the 'back' permeated alfentanil were found to closely reflect real time serum alfentanil concentrations. With further work, this finding may lead to a novel noninvasive method for monitoring real time serum alfentanil concentrations in its clinical applications.
文摘The lanthanide Schiff base complex [2-OC6H4CHN(2,6-i-Pr2C6H3)]2ErCl(THF) (C42H52ClErN2O3) has been prepared by the reaction of anhydrous LnCl3 with 2 equiv. of the sodium salt of the bidentate Schiff base N-(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)salicylaldimine in THF. The crystal structure was determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystal belongs to triclinic, space group P1 with a = 9.200(1), b = 13.637(2), c = 16.705(2) ? a = 74.493(7), b = 77.979(8), g = 81.306(8), V = 1965.2(4) ?, Z = 2, Mr = 835.60, Dc = 1.412 g/cm3, F(000) = 854, T = 193 K, l(MoKa) = 0.7107 ?and m = 22.38 cm-1. The final R = 0.052 and wR = 0.076 for 8386 observed reflections with I ≥ 2s(I).
文摘Nicotinamide (NA), a relatively nontoxic compound, has been shown to inhibit tumor development, induce differentiation, increase the sensitization of the anticancer drug resistant cancer cells and is being used in different skin ailments. But there are not many reports on its mechanism of action. Here we report that NA induced endonuclease activity. This endonuclease induction by NA appeared to be dose dependent and a function of time. As evident by the use of modifiers of DNase I, this endonuclease appeared to be like DNase type I. Increased [3H] thymidine incorporation in DNA in the presence of NA is possibly a consequence of increased 3_OH'nicks due to increased DNA fragmentation by increased endonuclease activity. The present results would be of help in the better understanding of the mechanism of NA action and its improved use in cancer control.
