诱导型一氧化氮信号通路在代谢型谷氨酸受体2/3介导的脑缺血耐受中的作用

AIM: To explore the role of NO/ inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) in the metabotromi glutamate receptor 2/3C (mGluR2/3) mediated-brain ischemic tolerance induced by cerebral ischemic preconditioning (CIP), and to observe the influences of α-methyl- (4-tetrazolyl- phenyl) glycine (MTPG), an antagonist of mGluR2/3, on the expression of iNOS during the induction of brain ischemic tolerance. METHODS: Thirty-six Sprague-Dawley rats were subjected to four vessel occluding global brain ischemic model. Thionin staining and immunohistochemistry were used for neuropathological evaluation and assay of iNOS expression in the hippocampal CA1 subregion of the rats. RESULTS: In the sham group, weak expression of iNOS was detected. The expression of iNOS in the CIP and CIP+ischemic insult groups were increased significantly compared with that in the sham group. Administration of MTPG via lateral cerebral ventricle 20 min before CIP blocked the up-regulation of iNOS induced by CIP, but had no influence on the pyramidal neuron survival. However, in the MTPG+CIP+ischemic insult group, the expression of iNOS was extremely intensive compared to that in CIP and MTPG+CIP groups. Importantly, this up-regulation was accompanied with obvious delayed neuronal death. CONCLUSION: NO/iNOS pathway plays an important role in the process of mGluR2/3 mediated-brain ischemic tolerance induced by CIP.     

Toll样受体9基因启动子单核苷酸多态性与儿童变应性哮喘的相关性

Objective To investigate the distribution characteristics of the single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the promoter region of the toll-like receptor 9 gene (TLR9)in Chinese Han children from Zhejiang province, and their associations with asthma susceptibility and phenotypes. Methods A case-control study was conducted. A total of 312 asthmatic children aged between 1.9 and 11.6 and 339 age matched healthy controls were enrolled in this study from April 2007 to November 2008. The -1486 C/T in rs187084 and -1237 C/T in rs5743836 loci of the TLR9 gene were genotyped by direct DNA sequencing of the PCR products. Serum levels of IFN-γ, IL-12 and IL-4 were detected by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay. Serum levels of total IgE were detected by chemiluminescence, and serum levels of ildren (P＜0.01). The CC genotype had the lowest levels of serum IFN-γand the highest levels of serum IL-4 among the three genotypes. There were no significant differences in these cytokines among the healthy controls (P＞0.05). No statistical differences of serum IL-12 were found among the three genotypes in the two groups (P＞0.05). (4) There were no significant differences of total IgE (log-transformed) among the three genotypes in the asthmatic children (P＞0. 05). Conclusion The -1237 C/T polymorphism of TLR9 gene was not detected in Chinese Han children in this study. The - 1486 C/T polymorphism was associated with the levels of serum IFN-γ and IL-4 in children with asthma.However, there were no correlations between the -1486C/T polymorphism and serum IL-12 levels, total IgE levels or asthmatic susceptibility.     

Toll样受体9基因启动子单核苷酸多态性与儿童变应性哮喘的相关性

Objective To investigate the distribution characteristics of the single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the promoter region of the toll-like receptor 9 gene (TLR9)in Chinese Han children from Zhejiang province, and their associations with asthma susceptibility and phenotypes. Methods A case-control study was conducted. A total of 312 asthmatic children aged between 1.9 and 11.6 and 339 age matched healthy controls were enrolled in this study from April 2007 to November 2008. The -1486 C/T in rs187084 and -1237 C/T in rs5743836 loci of the TLR9 gene were genotyped by direct DNA sequencing of the PCR products. Serum levels of IFN-γ, IL-12 and IL-4 were detected by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay. Serum levels of total IgE were detected by chemiluminescence, and serum levels of ildren (P＜0.01). The CC genotype had the lowest levels of serum IFN-γand the highest levels of serum IL-4 among the three genotypes. There were no significant differences in these cytokines among the healthy controls (P＞0.05). No statistical differences of serum IL-12 were found among the three genotypes in the two groups (P＞0.05). (4) There were no significant differences of total IgE (log-transformed) among the three genotypes in the asthmatic children (P＞0. 05). Conclusion The -1237 C/T polymorphism of TLR9 gene was not detected in Chinese Han children in this study. The - 1486 C/T polymorphism was associated with the levels of serum IFN-γ and IL-4 in children with asthma.However, there were no correlations between the -1486C/T polymorphism and serum IL-12 levels, total IgE levels or asthmatic susceptibility.     

新型壳聚糖基仿生网络复合膜诱导骨髓间充质干细胞定向成骨分化

Objective To study the osteogenic differentiation capacity of mesenchymal stem cells(MSCs)on chitosan based biomimetic network composites films.Methods The chitosan-based biomimetic network composites films were prepared using chitosan,gelatin and pectin in certain ratio by biomimetic approach.The experiment was designed as follow:experimental group 1 (composites films+routine medium),control group 1 (routine medium),experimental group 2(composites films+osteogenic medium),control group 2(osteogenic medium).The growth and proliferation of MSCs were observed by inverted phase contrast microscope and scanning electronmicroscopy(SEM) and detected through methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium(MTT) assay.Alkaline phosphatase(ALP) activity was used to investigate the osteogenic differentiation capacity.The formation of mineral was determined by special staining and the energy dispersive X-ray apparatus (EDX).Results MSCs could well adhere,grow and proliferate on the network composites films.The MTT assay demonstrated that there was no significant difference in cell viability between the experimental and control groups (P＞0.05).SEM observation showed that MSCs grew assembly on the surface of the films secreted a large number of extracelluar matrix,and formed scattered nodules.The cells on the experimental group 1 showed statistically higher ALP activity level than those cells on the other groups (P＜0.01).Moreover,the calcified nodules can be seen in the experimental groups by Alizarin red and Von Kossa staining.ALP staining showed blue-staining granules within the cytoplasm,and the deposition of Ca and P was detected on the films by SEM-EDX.Conclusion The novel chitosan-based biomimetic network composites films not only have good biocompatibility,but can also improve MSCs differentiation toward the osteogenic lineage.     

Atorvastatin effects on proliferation and apoptosis of rat bone marrow-derived endothelial progenitor cells in vitro北大核心

BACKGROUND: Atorvastatin has a cardiovascular protective effect that significantly improves endothelial function and promotes the mobilization, migration, and differentiation of endothelial progenitor cells. However, the screening of atorvastatin concentration for in vitro cell culture is not well documented. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of different concentrations of atorvastatin on rat bone marrow-derived EPCs growth characteristics. METHODS: Bone marrow mononuclear cells from Sprague-Dawley rats were induced in selective culture fluid to culture EPCs. Immunofluorescence staining was used to identify cell surface markers. Harvested EPCs were divided into control group and atorvastatin groups with four different concentrations (0.01, 0.1, 1, and 10 µmol/L) for culture. The growth and proliferation of EPCs were observed under light microscope and MTT assay. Flow cytometry was used to detect apoptosis in EPCs. Nitric oxide and endothelial nitric oxide synthase levels in the culture fluid were measured by nitrate reductase method. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The number of cells tended to increase in the control and atorvastatin groups, and it was highest in the 1 µmol/L atorvastatin group. The cell number in the 10 µmol/L atorvastatin group began to decrease at 7 days of culture. Among the five groups, the apoptotic rate of cells was lowest in the 1 µmol/L atorvastatin group and highest in the 10 µmol/L atorvastatin group. The levels of nitric oxide and endothelial nitric oxide synthase were significantly higher in the 0.01, 0.1 and 1.0 µmol/L atorvastatin groups compared with the control group (P < 0.01), but lower in the 10 µmol/L atorvastatin group compare with the other groups (P < 0.01). Overall, atorvastatin can promote the proliferation of endothelial progenitor cells and reduce apoptosis by increasing the production of endothelial nitric oxide synthase and nitric oxide, and 1 µmol/L atorvastatin is most suitable for the EPCs culture. © 2018, Journal of Clinical Rehabilitative Tissue Engineering Research. All rights reserved.     

Effects of the Overall Alkaloid of a Traditional Chinese Medicine “Tongbiling” on the Cytokine Expression in Thl and Th2 Cells of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Their Signaling Pathway

To investigate the effects of overall alkali of a traditional Chinese medicine “Tongbiling” (brucine and strychnine alkaloids in main) on the cytokines expression in Th1 and Th2 cells in the synovial fluid of patients with rheumatism arthritis and their signal pathway, the mononuclear cells in the synovial fluid (SFMC) of patients were isolated by Ficoll-Hypaque gradient centrifugation, and the CD3^+ CD69^+ and CD3^+ HLA-DR antigen were analyzed by flow cytometry in comparison with those of the peripheral blood. The rest of cells were cultured after resuspension with RPMI 1640 culture medium. Phorbol 12, 13-dibutyrate (PDB) and ionomycin were added successively into the culture with various concentration of overall alkali Tongbiling (TBL). After 4 h of cultivation, the expression of IFN-γ and IL-4 in CD3^+ cells were analyzed by flow cytometry. The influence of overall alkali TBL ( 100 mg/I,) on the intracellular calcium was investigated after Fluo-3/AM labeling and stimulation with PDB and ionomycin at 1, 2, 4 and 10 min, and the influence of TBL on the expression of CD3^+ CD69^+ cells were determined with stimulation of PDB for 24 h in the whole blood lymphocytes culture. It was found that the percentage of T cells bearing CD69 was significantly up-regulated (77%), while that of T cells bearing HLA-DR was 44% in the synovial mononucleated cells. After PDB and ionomycin stimulation, the expression of IFN-7 in CD3 ~ cells were up-regulated, but there was no change on the expression of IL-4 in CD3^+ cells, indicating that ratio of Th1/Th2 was significantly increased and Th cells differentiate to Thl cells in mainly. Four concentrations of overall alkaloid of TBI, (200 mg/L, 100 mg/L, 50 mg/L, 25 mg/L) could down-regulated the expression of IFN-γ in CD3^+ cells and the Th1/Th2 ratio obviously, but all the concentrations of the overall alkaloids had no effect on the expression of IL-4 in CD3^+ cells. 100 mg/L concentration of the overall alkaloid did not down-regulate the intracellular calcium level. Each concentration of the overall alkaloid could down-regulated the expression CD69 obviously on the PDB-activated mouse T cells. It concluded from the above observations that the overall alkaloid of TBL could relieve the inflammatory and immune damages by suppressing the expression of Thl type cytokines and Th1 cell differen-tiation, regulating the imbalance of Th1/Th2 cells and inhibiting the early activation of the T lymphocytes bearing CD69. There was no remarkable influence on the intracellular calcium signaling transduction pathway. The inhibitory effected on T cells to express 1FN-γ might be due to the suppression of PKC-MAPK signaling pathway. From the standpoint of traditional Chinese medicine, this might be due to the regulation of “Yin” and “Yang” imbalance of joints to modify the pathological status in rheumatoid arthritis. This study provided an experimental basis for the application of overall alkaloids of TBL in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.     

Th1型和Th2型细胞因子对人中性粒细胞吞噬结核杆菌活性的影响

Objective To establish a flowcytometry method for detecting phagocysis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis(Mth) by the human peripheral blood neutrophils( PMNs), and to explore the effects of Thl and Th2 cytokine on phagocytotic activity of PMNs. Methods By using acid-fast staining the phagocytosis of Mtb by human neutrophil was observed by microscopy, and the phagocytosis of FTTC labeled Mtb by human neutrophils was detected under confocal microscope. The whole fresh peripheral blood of healthy adults was incubated with FTTC labeled Mtb and the phagocytosis were measured by flow cytometry. The altered phagocytosis of FTTC-Mtb by neutrophils pretreated with IL-2, IFN-γ, GM-CSF or IL-4 were measured. Results Human peripheral blood neutrophils activity of Mtb phagocytosis was observed by acid-fast staining and confocal microscope. The percentage of phagocytosis of Mtb was dependent on the time of incubation with Mtb. The percentages were 47% at 5 min and reached plateau about 66% ～72% at 15 min to 20 min.Pretreatment with different concentrations of IL-2 or IFN-γincreased the phagocytosis of Mtb by 76.7% and 75.2%, respectively; but pretreatment with IL-4 decreased the phagocytosis by 31.7%. Conclusion IL-2and IFN-γcan increase phagocytosis of Mth by neutrophils; while IL-4 can reduced neutrophil activity of phagocytosis of Mtb by human neutrophils, and demonstrate that Th1/Th2 type cytokins involve in regulating the acitvities of neutrophils anti-Mtb infection.     

Th1型和Th2型细胞因子对人中性粒细胞吞噬结核杆菌活性的影响

Objective To establish a flowcytometry method for detecting phagocysis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis(Mth) by the human peripheral blood neutrophils( PMNs), and to explore the effects of Thl and Th2 cytokine on phagocytotic activity of PMNs. Methods By using acid-fast staining the phagocytosis of Mtb by human neutrophil was observed by microscopy, and the phagocytosis of FTTC labeled Mtb by human neutrophils was detected under confocal microscope. The whole fresh peripheral blood of healthy adults was incubated with FTTC labeled Mtb and the phagocytosis were measured by flow cytometry. The altered phagocytosis of FTTC-Mtb by neutrophils pretreated with IL-2, IFN-γ, GM-CSF or IL-4 were measured. Results Human peripheral blood neutrophils activity of Mtb phagocytosis was observed by acid-fast staining and confocal microscope. The percentage of phagocytosis of Mtb was dependent on the time of incubation with Mtb. The percentages were 47% at 5 min and reached plateau about 66% ～72% at 15 min to 20 min.Pretreatment with different concentrations of IL-2 or IFN-γincreased the phagocytosis of Mtb by 76.7% and 75.2%, respectively; but pretreatment with IL-4 decreased the phagocytosis by 31.7%. Conclusion IL-2and IFN-γcan increase phagocytosis of Mth by neutrophils; while IL-4 can reduced neutrophil activity of phagocytosis of Mtb by human neutrophils, and demonstrate that Th1/Th2 type cytokins involve in regulating the acitvities of neutrophils anti-Mtb infection.     

The precursor frequency of alloreactive CTLs is proportional to the number of T cell epitope specificities

The aim of this study is to find the experimental evidence that the precursor frequency of alloreactive CTLs is proportional to the number of the T-cell epitope specificities. The number of T-cell epitope specificities was manipulated by pulsing different number of HLA-A2 restricted peptide(s) onto the T2 cells, which acted as stimulating cells to elicit allo-reaction by co-culturing with peripheral blood lymphocytes (PBLs) of HLA-A2 negative individual. Ten HLA-A2 restricted peptides (all were normal cell components) were synthesized, and cell peptide extract was prepared by frozen and thawed.T2 cells loaded with different number of peptide(s) were co-cultured with PBLs of an HLA-A2 negative individual; the latter were stained with PKH67 in advance. Then the proliferation was monitored with flow cytometry, and the precursor frequency of the effector cells was analyzed by the ModFit Software. After 6 d of culture, no proliferation was observed in the bulk culture of PBL alone, and obvious proliferation took place when PBLs of the HLA-A2 negative were co-cultured with T2 cells loaded with or without loading peptide(s). The precursor frequency of the alloreactive CTLs was 0.052 819 for co-culture with T2 cells loaded without peptide; however it was 0.030 429 for T2 cells with EBV/ LMP2A and 0. 030 528 for T2 cells loaded with a single autogeneic peptide, and increased up to 0.144 942 for T2 cells loaded with 10 autogeneic peptides; the precursor frequency was 0.203 649 when co-cultured with T2 cells loaded with miscellaneous peptides extracted from the cytoplasm of T2 cells. This study reveals that the precursor frequency of alloreactive CTLs is proportional to the number of T-cell epitope specificities, and independent of the density of the allogeneic HLA ClassⅠmolecule. Our findings support the hypothesis that the alloreactive T cell populations comprise miscellaneous T cell clones; each is specific to corresponding pMHC. The novel constellation of peptides presented by allogeneic MHC molecules makes thousands of different epitopes, which account for the exceptional high precursor frequency of alloreactive T cells.     

降钙素基因相关肽对急性肺损伤兔血浆一氧化氮的影响

AIM:To examine whether calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) enhances nitric oxide (NO) level in pulmonary circulation blood and observe the influence of CGRP on mean pulmonary artery pressure (mPAP) in rabbits with acute lung injury (ALI) caused by oleic acid.METHODS: The level of NO was assessed by measuring the presence of nitrite in cervical artery blood by the Griess reaction, mPAP was measured with right ventricular catheter.RESULTS:The level of nitrite in cervical artery blood was significantly increased and the mPAP was markedly reduced after administration of CGRP intravenousely.CONCLUSION:CGRP enhanced the NO level of pulmonary circulation blood and reduces the mPAP significantly in rabbits with ALI.     

IFN-γ上调Th17/IL-17应答介导衣原体呼吸道感染免疫保护

目的 探讨IFN-γ在小鼠沙眼衣原体感染中对Th17/IL-17应答的调节作用.方法 利用沙眼衣原体鼠肺炎株小鼠呼吸道感染模型,用抗鼠IFN-γ单克隆抗体吸入中和肺组织IFN-γ,对照组给予同等剂量的独特型抗体IgG2a,于感染后7 d处死小鼠.免疫酶法检测小鼠肺组织衣原体生长;利用RT-PCR技术检测衣原体感染小鼠肺组织中Th17相关因子IL-17及其上游因子IL-23 mRNA的表达;细胞内细胞因子染色检测衣原体感染小鼠脾脏IL-17-CD4+T细胞的扩增.结果 与对照组相比,IFN-γ抗体中和小鼠有严重的疾病状态,包括明显的体重下降、肺组织更高的衣原体负荷和肺组织更严重的病理损伤;肺组织IL-17和IL-23 mRNA的表达水平显著降低;脾脏IL-17-CD4+T细胞百分率也显著降低.结论 小鼠衣原体感染中,IFN-γ通过上调Th17/IL-17应答起保护作用.

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Objective To investigate the regulation of IFN-γ to Th17 response in Chlamydia muridarum (Cm) lung infection in mice. Methods A murine model of pneumonia induced by intranasal inoculation of Cm was used for this study. Anti-mouse IFN-γ McAbs were used to neutralize endogenous IFN-γfollowing Cm lung infection. Control group received the same dose of isotype antibody (IgG2a). Mice were sacrificed at day 7 postinfection. Chlamydial growth in the lung was assessed by immunoenzyme technique.IL-17 and IL-23 mRNA expression in the lung was assayed by RT-PCR and the proliferation of IL-17 + CD4 +T cells in the spleen was assayed by intracellular cytokine staining. Results IFN-γ-neutralized mice exhibited serious disease course, include greater body weight loss, higher organism growth and much more severe pathological changes in the lung compared with control mice. The mRNA expression of IL-17 and IL-23 in the lung and the proliferation of IL-17 + CD4 + T cells in the spleen significantly decreased in the IL-17- neutralized mice. Conclusion IFN-γ was protective in Cm lung infection through up-regulating the antigen specific Th17 responses.     

同系大鼠骨髓间充质干细胞对同种异体胰岛刺激的T淋巴细胞的免疫调节作用

目的:研究同系大鼠骨髓间充质干细胞(Mesenchymal stem cell,MSC)对同种异体胰岛刺激的T淋巴细胞的免疫调节作用,以及对共培养胰岛胰岛素分泌的影响。方法:以Wistar大鼠胰岛作为刺激原,Lewis大鼠MSC及外周血T淋巴细胞作为共培养细胞,分为三组:实验组(A)20IEQ胰岛细胞、1×108 L-1 T淋巴细胞和1×107 L-1 MSCs共培养;药物对照组(B)20IEQ胰岛细胞与1×108 L-1 T淋巴细胞共培养并加入0.25μg/ml CsA;阳性对照组(C)20IEQ胰岛细胞与1×108 L-1 T淋巴细胞共培养。CCK-8检测共培养3天时T淋巴细胞对同种异体胰岛刺激的反应性,ELISA检测共培养3天时上清液IFN-γ、IL-2、IL-4和IL-10的含量,以及共培养胰岛的胰岛素分泌功能。结果:MSC与CsA均可抑制同种异体胰岛刺激的T淋巴细胞增殖,A组T淋巴细胞增殖率(17.10±2.7)%与B组(14.65±1.8)%间差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);C组IFN-γ、IL-2含量显著高于A组及B组,IL-10含量显著低于A及B组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);IL-4含量在A、B、C三组间差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。A组胰岛的胰岛素分泌水平显著高于B组和C组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);胰岛素刺激指数(2.37±0.52)显著高于B组(1.80±0.36),差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:MSC与CsA均可通过减少Th1类细胞因子的表达使受者Th1/Th2平衡向Th2方向偏移,抑制同种异体胰岛刺激的T淋巴细胞增殖。相对于CsA,MSC可以保持胰岛素高分泌水平和良好的糖刺激反应性,避免了CsA可能带来的毒性和副作用,具有一定的临床应用优势及前景。     

乳杆菌对原代淋巴细胞中Th1/Th2细胞平衡的影响

目的:分析7种乳杆菌对原代淋巴细胞增殖和细胞因子(CK)分泌的作用,进而探讨其对Th1/Th2细胞平衡的影响。方法:用不同种属、不同浓度的活的/热致死的乳杆菌体外作用于小鼠脾淋巴细胞培养60 h后,采用MTT比色法检测淋巴细胞的增殖效果。用ELISA法检测Th1型细胞因子(IL-12、IFN-γ)、Th2型细胞因子(IL-4、IL-10)和调节型细胞因子(TGF-β)的分泌量。结果:活的/热致死的乳杆菌单独作用,就能促进淋巴细胞体外增殖并表现出剂量依赖关系(P<0.05)。当菌的浓度为107集落形成单位(CFU)/mL(即细菌与细胞的比例为10∶1)时,热致死的发酵乳杆菌和嗜酸乳杆菌的免疫活性近似于活菌。而且,这两株热致死菌还可适当提高淋巴细胞分泌IL-12和IFN-γ,抑制IL-4、IL-10和TGF-β的分泌,使其IFN-γ/IL-4的比值(代表Th1/Th2细胞平衡)均显著高于刀豆蛋白A(ConA)对照组(P<0.05)。结论:乳杆菌可通过提高淋巴细胞的IFN-γ/IL-4分泌率来促进Th1优势状态的Th1/Th2细胞平衡,并具有菌株特异性。     

The costimulatory signal upregulation is associated with Th1 bias at the maternal-fetal interface in human miscarriage

PROBLEM To evaluate whether the association of the costimulatory signal regulation with T helper 1/T helper 2 (Th1/Th2) bias at maternal-fetal interface in human pregnancy loss. METHOD OF STUDY The expression of CD80 and CD86 in decidual tissues and CD28 and cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen-4 (CTLA-4) in the decidual T cells was compared between normal early pregnancy and miscarriage by qPCR and Western blot. The cytokine production in decidual T cells was performed by flow cytometry. The correlation of costimulatory molecule expression with Th1/Th2 cytokines was analyzed. RESULTS The CD80 mRNA and protein expression showed no significant difference between normal pregnancy and miscarriage. An increase in the expression of CD28 and CD86 was accompanied by a decrease in the expression of CTLA-4 in miscarriage in comparison with the early pregnancy. The higher expression of interleukin (IL)-2 and interferon-γ (IFN-γ), and lower expression of IL-4 and IL-10 in the decidual T cells were present in miscarriage. A correlation analysis showed a significant positive correlation of CD86 and CD28 expression with the Th1 cytokine production (IL-2 and IFN-γ), a significant negative correlation of CTLA-4 expression with the Th1 cytokine production. CONCLUSION The upregualtion of costimulatory signals on T cells might form an abnormal immune microenvironment, a shift to Th1 responses, at maternal-fetal interface, which leads to human miscarriage.     

Percutaneous sensitization with allergens through barrier-disrupted skin elicits a Th2-dominant cytokine response

We investigated whether percutaneous sensitization with different allergens through barrier-disrupted skin regulates the balance of Th1/Th2 cytokine expression. When mice were sensitized with the typical hapten picryl chloride (PiCl) by a single topical application to intact skin, there was an up-regulation in the lymph nodes (LN) of mRNA expression for the Th1 cytokines IL-2 or IFN-γ, and for the Th2 cytokine IL-4. In contrast, sensitization with PiCl after barrier disruption of the skin down-regulated the expression of mRNA for IFN-γ in a tape-stripping number-dependent manner without changing the expression of mRNA for IL-4. When mice were sensitized with house dust mite antigens (MA) by a single topical application to barrier-disrupted abdominal skin, there was a tape-stripping number-dependent up-regulation in the LN of mRNA expression for IL-4 but not for IL-2 or IFN-γ. In the LN, mRNA for the IL-4-inducible immunoglobulins IgE and IgG1, but not for the IFN-γ-inducible IgG2a, were up-regulated after sensitization with MA, while all three immunoglobulin mRNA were augmented after PiCl sensitization through intact skin. Antigenic elicitation by a topical application of PiCl in aural skin of mice sensitized through intact skin consistently increased the expression of mRNA for all three cytokines in the challenged skin, whereas elicitation in mice sensitized through barrier-disrupted skin decreased the expression of mRNA for IL-2 and IFN-γ, but not for IL-4. Antigenic elicitation by subcutaneous injection of MA in aural skin consistently increased the expression of mRNA for IL-4, but not for IL-2 or IFN-γ in the challenged skin. Infiltration of eosinophils in the dermis was more prominent following elicitation with MA in mice sensitized through barrier disruption than with PiCl in mice sensitized through intact skin. These findings suggest that the percutaneous entry of environmental allergens through barrier-disrupted skin is strongly associated with the induction of Th2-dominant immunological responses, as is seen in atopic dermatitis.     

骨髓间质干细胞吲哚胺2，3-双加氧酶活性对T淋巴细胞的影响(英文)

目的: 探讨骨髓间质干细胞（MSCs）吲哚胺2，3-双加氧酶（IDO）活性对抑制T淋巴细胞应答反应的影响。方法: 从人骨髓中分离培养间质干细胞,通过其形态特点、表面标志及多向分化能力检测进行鉴定。以浓度为2×105 U/L的 IFN-γ对分离的MSCs诱导18 h，检测MSCs上IDO mRNA和IDO蛋白表达。将经过IFN-γ 2×105 U/L诱导的MSCs预先接种在培养板中，再建立混合淋巴细胞培养(MLR)体系，利用MTT法检测T淋巴细胞增殖率，并用反相高效液相色谱法检测IDO活性。结果: IFN-γ能诱导MSCs上IDO mRNA和IDO蛋白的表达；MSCs的IDO活性抑制MLR体系中T淋巴细胞增殖率。结论： 经IFN-γ刺激后的MSCs在体外可抑制异体T淋巴细胞的免疫应答，IDO活性参与了这种免疫抑制作用的发挥。     

Co-stimulation with TLR3 and TLR21 ligands synergistically up-regulates Th1-cytokine IFN-γ and regulatory cytokine IL-10 expression in chicken monocytes

Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are pattern recognition receptors of the innate immune system for various conserved pathogen-associated molecular motifs. Chicken TLR3 and TLR21 (avian equivalent to mammalian TLR9) recognize poly I:C (double-stranded RNA) and CpG-ODN (a CpG-motif containing oligodeoxydinucleotide), respectively. Interaction between TLR3 and TLR21 agonists poly I:C and CpG-ODN has been reported to synergize in expression of proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines and the production of nitric oxide in chicken monocytes. However, the interaction between poly I:C and CpG-ODN on the expression of interferons (IFNs) and Th1/Th2 cytokines remains unknown. The objective of the present study was to investigate the effect of the interaction between poly I:C and CpG-ODN on the mRNA expression levels of IFN-α and IFN-β, Th1 cytokines IFN-γ and IL-12, Th2 cytokine IL-4, and regulatory IL-10 in chicken monocytes. When stimulated with either agonist alone, CpG-ODN significantly up-regulated the expression of INF-γ, IL-10, and IL-12p40, but not IFN-α and IFN-β; whereas poly I:C induced the expression of INF-γ, IFN-α, IFN-β, and IL-10; but not IL-12p40. However, stimulation with a combinatory CpG-ODN and poly I:C further synergistically increased the expression of IFN-γ and IL-10 mRNA. Our results provide strong evidence supporting the critical role of TLR3 and TLR21 in avian innate immunity against both viral and bacterial infections; and the synergistic interaction between the TLR3 and TLR21 pathways produces a stronger Th1-biased immune response in chicken monocytes. Our result also suggest a potential use of poly I:C and CpG-ODN together as a more efficient adjuvant for poultry vaccine development.     

间充质干细胞体外对ITP患者T淋巴细胞分泌功能的影响

目的： 体外观察间充质干细胞（MSCs）对特发性血小板减少性紫癜（ITP）患者T淋巴细胞分泌细胞因子功能的影响。方法: 采用Ficoll分离和体外贴壁、传代培养,扩增出骨髓MSCs;通过Ficoll分离法和尼龙棉柱法获取ITP患者外周血T淋巴细胞。以经丝裂霉素（MMC）处理后不同数量（2×103、1×104、5×104 cells/well）的MSCs作为基底层细胞,接种体外分离纯化的异体ITP患者T淋巴细胞,分别于2 d、4 d、6 d后各自收集培养上清,用酶联免疫吸附试验(ELISA)法动态测定T淋巴细胞分泌白细胞介素2(IL-2)、干扰素-γ(IFN-γ)、白细胞介素4(IL-4)、白细胞介素10(IL-10)水平的变化。结果: ITP患者T淋巴细胞分泌细胞因子IL-2、IFN-γ较正常人高(P<0.05),IL-4、IL-10较正常人低(P<0.05)。MSCs可显著抑制ITP患者或正常对照组T淋巴细胞分泌IL-2、IFN-γ(P<0.05),且随MSCs数量的增加,抑制增强(P<0.05),共培养4 d、6 d时作用明显强于2 d时(P<0.05);MSCs可促进ITP患者T淋巴细胞分泌IL-4、IL-10 (P<0.05),且随MSCs量的增加,促进作用增强(P<0.05),对IL-10的作用随时间延长而增强(P<0.05),但对IL-4的作用在培养第2 d、4 d、6 d时无显著差异(P>0.05);在正常对照组,当MSCs数量>1×104可以促进T淋巴细胞分泌IL-4 与IL-10 (P<0.05),且随MSCs数量的增加,作用增强(P<0.05),共培养4 d、6 d时作用明显强于2 d时(P<0.05)。结论: MSCs能够在体外调节ITP患者辅助性T细胞1 (Thl)和辅助性T细胞2 (Th2)反应平衡,可使ITP患者Th1极化状态部分改善。     

1型糖尿病患儿CD4~+T细胞亚群变化初探

目的 探讨CD4~+细胞亚群[Th1、Th2、CD4~+CD25~+Foxp3~+调节性T细胞(Tr)及Th17细胞]在1型糖尿病(TIDM)患儿免疫发病机制中的作用.方法 新诊断TIDM患儿20例,同年龄对照组(Ctrl组)20例.用流式细胞术检测外周血Th1、Th2、Tr及Th17细胞比例.荧光定量PCR(real-time PCR)检测Th1、Th2、Tr、Th17细胞转录因子T-bet、GATA-3、Foxp3、ROR-γt、IFN-、IL-4、IL-10、IL-17A、CTLA-4、GITR等细胞因子和负性调节因子mRNA表达;应用酶联免疫吸附方法(ELISA)检测IFN-γ、IL-4、TGF-β、IL-6血浆水平.结果 (1)与正常对照组相比,TIDM患儿Th1细胞比例明显增高(P<0.01),Th2细胞比例明显降低(P<0.01),Tr和Th17细胞比例与正常对照组相比无明显差别(P>0.05).(2)Th1细胞转录因子及细胞因子T-bet、IFN-γ较正常对照组明显升高(P<0.01);Th2细胞转录因子及细胞因子GATA-3、IL-4明显降低(P<0.01);Tr细胞转录因子Foxp3表达与正常对照组相比差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),Tr细胞相关细胞因子及负性调节因子IL-10、CTLA-4及GITR基因表达明显低于对照组(P<0.01);Th17细胞转录因子ROR-γt及细胞因子IL-17A基因表达与对照组相比无明显差异(P>0.05);(3)TIDM患儿外周血IFN-γ浓度明显增高,IL-4明显降低,TGF-β、IL-6浓度无明显改变(P>0.05).结论 TIDM患儿Th1/Th2失衡,加上Tr细胞抑制功能缺陷,可能导致TIDM严重细胞免疫功能紊乱.