印记基因PEG10 在葡萄胎组织中的表达以及意义

目的:通过免疫组化方法,探讨印记基因PEG10在葡萄胎组织中的表达及其在早期鉴别葡萄胎妊娠中的应用价值。方法:选取经病理组织学诊断为完全性葡萄胎、部分性葡萄胎、正常早孕、难免流产的标本共计156例,采用免疫组织化学技术检测PEG10在其中的表达,研究遗传印记基因PEG10在葡萄胎妊娠以及非葡萄胎妊娠中的表达。结果:PEG10在四组蜕膜组织中均有表达,在难免流产组呈弱阳性表达,在正常早孕组呈弱阳性和中度阳性表达,在部分性葡萄胎组中呈中度阳性和强阳性表达,在完全性葡萄胎组中呈强阳性表达。PEG10在葡萄胎妊娠组表达明显增多于非葡萄胎妊娠组,两组比较具有显著性差异(P0.01),部分性葡萄胎组表达增多于难免流产组,两组比较差异有显著性(P0.05)。结论:遗传印记基因PEG10在葡萄胎组织中的表达明显高于正常早期妊娠和难免流产组,PEG10基因表达上调与葡萄胎的发生可能有重要关系,是否可将其用于病理诊断鉴别困难时的辅助手段。     

Rictor对小鼠基质细胞蜕膜化的影响及其在人自然流产子宫蜕膜组织中的表达

该研究探讨Rictor及SGK1对小鼠基质细胞蜕膜化的影响及其在人自然流产子宫蜕膜组织中的表达。分离和培养小鼠基质细胞,siRNA沉默小鼠基质细胞Rictor基因并人工诱导蜕膜化,检测Rictor和SGK1的蛋白及mRNA表达情况,并检测蜕膜化标志物Dtprp mRNA的水平;此外,过表达SGK1,检测Dtprp mRNA的水平。选取妊娠8～10周无菌新鲜自然流产及正常人工流产的蜕膜组织标本作为实验研究组(自然流产组,n=17)及正常对照组(正常妊娠组,n=34);分别用Western blot、免疫组织化学、Real-time PCR检测Rictor及SGK1的蛋白和mRNA表达水平。结果表明,沉默Rictor基因后,Rictor及SGK1的蛋白和mRNA表达水平均显著降低,同时蜕膜化指标Dtprp mRNA也显著降低,而过表达SGK1后,蜕膜化指标Dtprp mRNA较前升高且差异有统计学意义。与正常妊娠组相比,Rictor和SGK1的蛋白及mRNA表达水平在自然流产组明显降低。该研究得出,Rictor可通过影响SGK1的表达来抑制基质细胞蜕膜化;Rictor和SGK1在自然流产组的表达均显著低于正常组,从而可能成为流产发生的原因之一。     

葡萄胎中MBD2表达及其相关基因甲基化芯片研究

用Real-time RT-PCR、Western blot和免疫组织化学方法分别检测了去甲基化酶MBD2(methyl-CpG-binding domain 2,MBD2)在完全型葡萄胎(complete hydatidiform mole,CHM)和正常早期妊娠绒毛中的表达,用甲基化DNA免疫沉淀MeDIP(methylated DNA immunoprecipitation)-甲基化芯片分析完全型葡萄胎和正常早期妊娠绒毛中相关基因的甲基化情况,用生物信息学分析筛选了差异甲基化基因并进行功能分类。MBD2的mRNA在完全型葡萄胎中的表达明显高于正常早期妊娠绒毛(P=0.0083),Western blot(P=0.0005)和免疫组织化学(P=0.0091)检测到MBD2蛋白表达与Real-time RT-PCR结果一致。结果显示MBD2在完全型葡萄胎中的表达显著高于正常早期妊娠绒毛组织(P<0.01),与正常早期妊娠绒毛组织相比较,完全型葡萄胎组织中相对有89个基因发生了去甲基化,其中85个基因可被映射到基因组图谱中,MBD2在完全型葡萄胎中的高表达及部分基因的去甲基化可能在完全型葡萄胎的发生中扮演了重...     

原癌基因C-MET在自然流产蜕膜中的表达降低

为探讨原癌基因C-MET在胚胎着床中的作用,本实验分别采用实时荧光定量PCR,原位杂交和免疫荧光化学方法检测C-MET的mRNA及其蛋白在正常妊娠人工流产子宫蜕膜和自然流产蜕膜中的表达情况;进一步采用围着床期小鼠(d3)单侧宫角注射C-MET多克隆抗体,观察胚胎着床变化。结果显示C-MET基因和蛋白在正常妊娠蜕膜组织中的表达量显著高于自然流产蜕膜组织(P0.01),且主要分布在蜕膜基质细胞胞浆和胞核中。围着床期小鼠单侧宫角注射C-MET多克隆抗体后,该侧多个胚胎发生流产。该结果提示原癌基因C-MET可能在胚胎着床过程中发挥了重要作用,其表达降低可能通过某些途径诱发自然流产。     

妊娠组织中CD146和HGF的表达与稽留流产的相关性分析

目的:分析妊娠组织中CD146和肝细胞生长因子(Hepatocyte growth factor,HGF)的表达与稽留流产的相关性,探讨CD146、HGF在妊娠早期的潜在作用,为早期预防稽留流产的发生提供新的思路。方法:收集2019年7月至2019年12月于我院门诊行人工流产的病例,选取妊娠时间59周,年龄1835岁,近三个月未服用激素类药物,且无子宫肌瘤、子宫内膜病变、全身免疫性疾病、内分泌疾病的病例,分为稽留流产组40例;正常妊娠组50例。分析两组资料的差异性,通过免疫组化法检测两组蜕膜组织中CD146和HGF的表达情况并分析CD146和HGF的异常表达与稽留流产是否具有相关性。结果:CD146和HGF在稽留流产组和正常早孕组蜕膜组织中均有表达;稽留流产组蜕膜组织中CD146、HGF的表达均较正常妊娠组显著降低(P<0.05);CD146和HGF的表达呈正相关性(r>0,P<0.05);CD146和HGF的异常表达与稽留流产具有相关性。结论:稽留流产患者蜕膜组织中CD146和HGF的表达均下降,可能与稽留流产的发生有关,但CD146和HGF的表达下调参与稽留流产的发生机制尚不十分明确,需进一步探讨。妊娠组织中CD146和HGF的表达可能具有正相关性。CD146和HGF可能作为稽留流产在母胎界面方向研究的新的靶点,二者在妊娠过程中可能具有正相关性,尚需实验进一步验证。     

E-cadherin在人输卵管妊娠蜕膜组织中的表达

目的探讨E-cadherin在人输卵管妊娠蜕膜组织中的表达及其临床意义。方法应用免疫组织化学方法检测输卵管妊娠蜕膜组织中E-cadherin的表达,同时以正常输卵管粘膜为对照。结果E-cadherin在输卵管妊娠组中的表达低于正常输卵管组,差异有显著性(P<0.05)。结论E-cadherin的低表达可能是引起人输卵管妊娠的因素之一。     

原癌基因pokemon mRNA及其蛋白在非小细胞肺癌中的表达和意义

目的探讨原癌基因PokemonmRNA及其编码蛋白在非小细胞肺癌(non-small cell lung cancer,NSCLC)组织中的表达及其与NSCLC发生的关系。方法应用RT-PCR和原位杂交技术检测pokemon mRNA在NSCLC组织和癌旁正常组织中的相对表达量及细胞定位;利用免疫组织化学染色分析NSCLC组织和癌旁正常组织标本中Pokemon蛋白的表达。结果半定量RT-PCR显示,pokemon mRNA在NSCLC组织中高表达(0.916±0.424),在对应的癌旁正常组织中低表达(0.408±0.307),两组之间具有显著的统计学差异(P<0.05);原位杂交结果显示,pokemon转录本在NSCLC细胞胞质中呈阳性表达,而癌旁正常组织不表达或低表达;免疫组织化学染色分析结果显示,NSCLC组织和对应的癌旁正常组织中Pokemon蛋白阳性表达率分别为87.5%(35/40)和15%(6/40),两组之间具有显著的统计学差异(X2=42.076,P<0.005)。Pokemon蛋白主要定位在癌细胞胞质内,少量定位在胞核中,呈颗粒状分布。结论原癌基因poke-mon mRNA及其编码蛋白在N...     

Nanog 基因在卵巢癌和卵巢肿瘤干细胞中的表达及意义

目的:探讨胚胎干细胞关键因子Nanog基因mRNA及其蛋白在卵巢癌和卵巢癌肿瘤干细胞中的表达及意义。方法:选取10例正常卵巢上皮组织、10例卵巢良性肿瘤及60例卵巢癌组织,采用逆转录酶-聚合酶链反应(RT-PCR)方法和免疫组织化学PV-6000两步法检测Nanog mRNA和蛋白表达水平;采用无血清悬浮培养法从SKOV-3卵巢癌细胞株中分离培养肿瘤干细胞,流式细胞术鉴定肿瘤干细胞CD117表达,采用RT-PCR和Western Blot方法检测SKOV-3卵巢癌细胞及肿瘤干细胞中NanogmRNA及其蛋白的表达水平。结果:Nanog mRNA在卵巢癌组织中的表达水平均高于正常卵巢组织和卵巢良性肿瘤组织(P<0.05);Nanog mRNA在不同分化程度及临床分期的卵巢癌组织中表达水平不同,低分化组高于高分化组(P<0.05);III-IV期高于I-II期(P<0.05);免疫组化结果同RT-PCR。从SKOV-3卵巢癌细胞株中成功分离出肿瘤干细胞,SKOV-3卵巢癌细胞和肿瘤干细胞Nanog mRNA相对含量分别为0.6044±0.0368,0.8736±0.0537,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05),两种细胞Nanog蛋白相对含量分别为0.6364±0.0169 1.2788±0.0314,差别具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:Nanog基因在卵巢癌组织和SKOV-3细胞系中均高表达,其在组织中的表达强度与临床分期及病理分级关系密切,且在肿瘤干细胞中表达高于一般卵巢癌细胞,其与卵巢癌的发生发展关系密切,可能是卵巢癌干细胞的表面标志物,有望成为新的标志物。     

腺病毒E4启动子结合蛋白-4(E4BP4)基因在小鼠胚胎着床期间子宫组织中的表达

腺病毒E4启动子结合蛋白-4(E4BP4)是哺乳动物细胞核内的一种碱性亮氨酸拉链(bZIP)型转录因子,参与调控细胞的存活和增殖。前期研究表明,它在孕第5天的小鼠着床位点有明显的高表达。本文分别应用Northem blot、in situ杂交、Western blot和免疫组织化学技术,对E4BP4基因在小鼠妊娠初始期子宫、着床期胚胎着床位点和非着床位点的表达情况进行了研究。观察发现：在小鼠妊娠初始期,E4BP4基因在子宫组织中的表达逐步上调;至胚胎着床期间,其在胚胎着床位点的表达水平进一步提高,并明显高于非着床位点;该基因的表达不依赖于胚胎,人工蜕膜化可诱导其表达：E4BP4 mRNA和E4BP4蛋白分子都主要分布于子宫腔周围的基质细胞和蜕膜细胞。上述结果提示E4BP4基因可能通过促进着床位点基质细胞的增殖和抑制蜕膜细胞的凋亡而参与胚胎着床过程的调控。     

Knockdown of Ki-67 by small interfering RNA leads to inhibition of proliferation and induction of apoptosis in human renal carcinoma cells

To investigate the effect of small-interfering RNA (siRNA) targeted against Ki-67, which is an attractive molecular target for cancer therapy, on inhibiting Ki-67 expression and cell proliferation in human renal carcinoma cells (HRCCs), siRNAs were used to inhibit the expression of Ki-67 in HRCCs. Ki-67 mRNA levels were detected by RT-PCR and in situ hybridization analysis. Ki-67 protein levels were detected by Western blot and immunocytochemistry analysis. TUNEL assay was used to measure the apoptosis of carcinoma cells. Results of RT-PCR and in situ hybridization demonstrated reduction of Ki-67 mRNA expression in Ki-67 siRNAs treated 786-0 cells. Similar reduction in Ki-67 protein measured by Western blot and immunocytochemistry was observed in cells transfected with Ki-67 siRNA. Ki-67-siRNA treatment of HRCCs resulted in specific inhibition of proliferation and increased apoptotic cell death. From these findings we conclude that inhibition of Ki-67 expression by siRNA may be a reasonable approach in renal cancer therapy.     

Parafibromin expression in lung normal tissue and carcinoma: its comparison with clinicopathological parameters of carcinoma

Parafibromin is a protein encoded by the hyperparathyroidism 2 oncosuppressor gene and its down-regulated expression is involved in the pathogenesis of parathyroid, gastric and colorectal carcinomas. To clarify the roles of parafibromin expression in lung carcinomas, it was examined by immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization on tissue microarray containing lung carcinomas (n=144) and normal lung tissue (n=20), with a comparison to clinicopathological parameters of carcinomas. Lung carcinoma cell lines and tissues were studied for parafibromin expression by Western blot and RT-PCR. Down-regulated expression of parafibromin mRNA was found in lung carcinoma in comparison with matched normal tissue (p<0.05). Parafibromin protein was found in the cilia and nuclei of pseudo-stratified columnar epithelium, and the nuclei of lung carcinoma. According to immunostaining and in situ hybridization, there was no difference in parafibromin expression between histological subtypes of lung carcinoma (p>0.05). The Kaplan-Meier method indicated that nuclear parafibromin expression was positively correlated with adenocarcinoma patients (p<0.05). Down-regulated parafibromin mRNA expression might play an important role in lung carcinogenesis, but not in its histogenesis. Strong parafibromin expression in cilia of the pseudo-stratified columnar epithelium indicated its possible involvement in cell mobility. Parafibromin expression could be employed to indicate the favorable prognosis of patients with adenocarcinoma.     

Leptin regulation of prepro-orexin and orexin receptor mRNA levels in the hypothalamus

The aim of this study was to determine the effects of leptin treatment on prepro-orexin and orexin receptor expression in the rat hypothalamus. Adult male rats, food-deprived for 48 and 72 h, were treated one time with vehicle or leptin (10 microg, icv). Prepro-orexin mRNA content was measured by semiquantitative RT-PCR, Northern blot, and in situ hybridization; orexin receptor 1 and 2 mRNA content was quantified by Northern blot and/or semiquantitative RT-PCR. Our results indicate that leptin inhibits a fasting-induced increase in prepro-orexin mRNA and orexin receptor 1 mRNA levels in the rat hypothalamus, while orexin receptor 2 mRNA levels were unchanged in all situations evaluated. These data provide direct evidence for an additional mechanism of adaptation of the hypothalamus to food deprivation and for a new effect of leptin in the regulation of food intake.     

Identification and regional distribution of the dopamine D(1A) receptor in the gastrointestinal tract

Dopamine (DA) is regarded as an important modulator of enteric function. Recent experiments have suggested that newly cloned DA receptor subtypes are widely expressed in peripheral organs, including the gastrointestinal tract. In the present studies, the D(1A) receptor subtype was identified in rat gut regions through localization of receptor protein by means of light microscopic immunohistochemistry and Western blot analysis and receptor mRNA by RT-PCR and in situ amplification and hybridization (3SR in situ). D(1A) receptor immunoreactivity was shown to have a diverse distribution in the gastrointestinal tract, being present in the gastroesophageal junction, stomach, pylorus, small intestine, and colon. The receptor has a transmural distribution present in both epithelial and muscle layers as well as in blood vessels and lamina propria cells of different gastrointestinal regions. Western blot analysis demonstrated a single 50-kDa band for esophagus, stomach, duodenum, jejunum, and colon. The in situ hybridization signal was localized to the same sites revealed by D(1A) receptor immunoreactivity. RT-PCR revealed an appropriate sized signal in similar regions. This study is the first to identify expression of the central D(1A) receptor throughout the normal mammalian gastrointestinal tract.     

慢性阻塞性肺疾病大鼠转录因子KLF2对Nrf2调控γ-GCS表达的影响

目的:研究肺Krüppel样转录因子(KLF2/LKLF)在慢性阻塞性肺疾病(COPD)大鼠肺组织中的表达,探讨KLF2与红系衍生因子2(Nrf2)之间的关系以及对抗氧化酶γ-谷氨酰半胱氨酸合酶(γ-GCS)表达的影响。方法:复制大鼠COPD模型,应用免疫组化、Western blot、原位杂交和RT-PCR方法检测KLF2、Nrf2、γ-GCS蛋白及mRNA的表达,并行相关分析。同时利用免疫共沉淀技术(CO-IP)研究KLF2与Nrf2蛋白之间的相互关系。结果:免疫组化及Western blot结果显示COPD组KLF2、Nrf2、γ-GCS蛋白水平较对照组明显升高(P<0.05);原位杂交及RT-PCR显示KLF2、γ-GCS mRNA水平在COPD组显著高于对照组(P<0.01),而Nrf2 mRNA在两组表达无明显差异(P>0.05);CO-IP结果显示在Nrf2抗体捕获的免疫沉淀中,KLF2抗体可杂交出明显的蛋白条带(P<0.01);直线相关分析发现KLF2蛋白与Nrf2蛋白呈正相关(P<0.05),KLF2、Nrf2蛋白与γ-GCS蛋白及mRNA均呈正相关(均P<0.05)。结论:KLF2在COPD肺组织中表达上调,可能通过活化Nrf2,促进Nrf2核积聚上调γ-GCS的基因表达,在氧化失衡中发挥作用。     

Increased expression of O-acetyl disialoganglioside synthase during rat liver fibrogenesis relates to stellate cell activation

The activation of the hepatic stellate cell (HSC) is a key step in liver fibrogenesis. Utilizing large scale sequencing of a 3'-directed cDNA library, we investigated expression profiles of quiescent and activated rat HSCs. During the activation process, O-acetyl disialoganglioside synthase (OAcGD3S) was identified as one of the significant upregulated factors. Upregulation of OAcGD3S in cultured HSCs was confirmed by both Northern and Western blot analyses. OAcGD3S expression in models of experimental liver fibrosis was investigated at the mRNA level using RT-PCR. The expression of OAcGD3S protein in activated rat HSCs and in experimental fibrotic livers was demonstrated by immunohistochemistry. In situ hybridization revealed OAcGD3S mRNA expression in areas of ductular proliferation. Furthermore, O-acetyl GD3 protein was detected in activated rat HSCs and human cirrhosis livers. This study shows that OAcGD3S is strongly expressed during liver fibrogenesis and HSCs seem to be the major cellular sources of OAcGD3S in the liver.     

EDAR参与绵羊毛发性状与生长的调节

绵羊的背部、耳部和腹股沟部的毛发性状、生长速度存在差异,背部毛发弯曲、细长、密度高、生长速度快,耳部、腹股沟部毛发粗直、密度低、生长速度慢。研究表明,EDA/EDAR、IGFBP5/Krox 20、WNT等介导的信号通路及毛发角蛋白基因对毛发纤维弯曲的形成有重要的影响。本研究利用实时荧光定量PCR、原位杂交技术、Western 印迹和免疫组织化学等技术,对外异蛋白受体（ectodysplasin A receptor,EDAR）在绵羊背部、耳部和腹股沟皮肤中的mRNA、蛋白质表达水平和定位进行研究,以探讨EDAR与绵羊毛发的生长和性状的关系。实时荧光定量PCR结果显示,EDAR在绵羊背部皮肤中相对基因表达量是绵羊腹股沟皮肤的4.9倍(P＜ 0.01),耳部是腹股沟部的1.4倍（P＜0.05）,背部是耳部的3.4倍（P＜0.05）;原位杂交和免疫组化结果表明,EDAR基因mRNA和蛋白质在背部、耳部和腹股沟部毛囊均有表达。根据光密度值可知,背部表达量最高,耳部次之,而腹股沟部最低;Western 印迹结果显示,绵羊皮肤组织蛋白质提取物中存在与兔抗EDAR多克隆抗体发生免疫阳性反应的蛋白条带,绵羊皮肤背部平均蛋白质表达量最高,耳部次之,而腹股沟部最低,差异极显著(P ＜ 0.01)。研究结果提示,EDAR可能参与绵羊毛发卷曲的形成和调控,对毛发密度、生长速度等可能也有影响。