I型γ-分泌酶抑制剂对恶性胶质瘤细胞株增殖及凋亡的影响

Objective To investigate the role of gamma secretase inhibitor-I (GSI-I) in cell proliferation and apoptosis of human glioma cell lines U87 and U251.Methods RT-PCR and fluorescent quantitative RT-PCR (qRT-PCR) were employed to evaluate the expressions of Notch receptors and their target gene Hes-I in both U87 and U251 cells treated by GSI-I,respectively.Then,MTT assay was used to examine the effects of GSI-I on cell proliferation of the 2 glioma cells.Meanwhile,flow cytometry technique was also employed to detect the cell cycle changes and apoptosis induced by GSI-I treatment.Results The activity of Notch pathway was inhibited by GSI-I treatment through down-regulating the expression of Notch receptors target gene Hes-I in both U87 and U251 cells.Treatment with 2.5μmol/L GSI-I or above concentrations could significantly induce the cell cycle arrest of U87 and U251 cells and these effects were positively concentration-dependent.Flow cytometry technique showed that GSI-I inhibited the cell proliferation by inducing the cell cycle arrest of U87 cells at GI phase and inducing the apoptosis of U251 cells.Conclusion GSI-I can dramatically inhibit the cell proliferation and induce the apoptosis of U87 and U251 cells,providing a reliable evidence for clinical glioma treatment.     

I型γ-分泌酶抑制剂对恶性胶质瘤细胞株增殖及凋亡的影响

Objective To investigate the role of gamma secretase inhibitor-I (GSI-I) in cell proliferation and apoptosis of human glioma cell lines U87 and U251.Methods RT-PCR and fluorescent quantitative RT-PCR (qRT-PCR) were employed to evaluate the expressions of Notch receptors and their target gene Hes-I in both U87 and U251 cells treated by GSI-I,respectively.Then,MTT assay was used to examine the effects of GSI-I on cell proliferation of the 2 glioma cells.Meanwhile,flow cytometry technique was also employed to detect the cell cycle changes and apoptosis induced by GSI-I treatment.Results The activity of Notch pathway was inhibited by GSI-I treatment through down-regulating the expression of Notch receptors target gene Hes-I in both U87 and U251 cells.Treatment with 2.5μmol/L GSI-I or above concentrations could significantly induce the cell cycle arrest of U87 and U251 cells and these effects were positively concentration-dependent.Flow cytometry technique showed that GSI-I inhibited the cell proliferation by inducing the cell cycle arrest of U87 cells at GI phase and inducing the apoptosis of U251 cells.Conclusion GSI-I can dramatically inhibit the cell proliferation and induce the apoptosis of U87 and U251 cells,providing a reliable evidence for clinical glioma treatment.     

Identification and analysis of a minority fraction in a 387 cell lineDo side-population cells represent bona fide stem cell-like cancer cells？

BACKGROUND： Overwhelming evidence suggests that tumor bulks are comprised of differentiated tumor cells and cancer stem cells （CSCs）. The stem cell-like side-population （SP） cells account for a minor fraction of the total tumor cells, yet are apparently the cells capable of tumor initiation, growth, maintenance, and recurrence. OBJECTIVE： To identify potential stem cell-like cancer cells in a U87 human brain glioma cell line on the basis of dye efflux, clone formation, and multi-drug resistance capacity. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING： The cellular and molecular biology experiment was performed at the Laboratory of Shanghai Institute of Hematology and Laboratory of Shanghai Institute of Endocrinology in Ruijin Hospital; in vivo contrast observational animal trial was performed at Experimental Animal Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University from June 2007 to May 2008. MATERIALS： The U87 cell line was provided by the Shanghai Institute of Cancer Research, Chinese Academy of Science; DMEM/F12 （1 ： 1） and fetal bovine serum were purchased from Gibco Invitrogen, USA; human recombinant basic fibroblast growth factors were purchased from BD Bioscience, USA; Hoechst 33342, Verapamil, and methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium were purchased from Sigma, USA; phycoerythrin-labeled anti-human-CD133 was purchased from Milteny Biotec, Germany; SYBR PrimeScriptTM RT-PCR kit was purchased from TaKaRa Biotechnology, Dalian, China. METHODS： Monolayer cultured cells were harvested by 0.25% Trypsin-EDTA and suspended at a 1 ×10^6/mL dilution in PBS containing 2% FBS, and were stained with Hoechst 33342 dye, either alone or in combination with Verapamil. Following fluorescence-activated cell sorting, SP and non-SP subsets were cultivated with serum-containing （DMEM plus 10% fetal bovine serum） or serum-free culture medium [DMEM/F12 （1： 1） ＋ 1× B27 supplement ＋ 10 ng/mL basic fibroblast growth factors ＋ 1× L-glutamine] to determine growth characteristics in vitro. Finally, single free U87 cells and subsets （SP or non-SP cells） were subcutaneously injected into the backs of 5-week-old nude mice for in vivo tumorigenicity. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES： Cell morphology and clonogenicity were observed under inverted microscope; SP phenotype and fluorescent antibody labeling were analyzed by MoFIoTM flow cytometry; ABC transporter mRNA expression was evaluated by semi-quantitative real-time RT-PCR; efflux capacity for anti-neoplastic drugs from the U87 cell line and subsets was measured with the MTT assay, then detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay at a wavelength of 490 nm; in vivo tumorigenicity in immunodeficient nude mice was evaluated by diameter size. RESULTS： During in vitro passages, human U87 cells maintained a stable SP fraction profile and exhibited the ability to form neurosphere-like clones. SP cell proliferation decreased compared with non-treated U87 cells. CD133 expression was reduced in the SP and non-SP cells. Freshly sorted SP fractions expressed higher levels of ABC drug transporter genes, and exhibited increased potential for cytotoxic drug resistance. The in vivo malignancy of U87 cells was largely dependent on non-SP cells in nude mice, and tumors that formed from the non-SP fraction developed faster and larger compared with tumors from the SP fraction. CONCLUSION： The SP cell component was a key factor that influenced mRNA expression and cytotoxic drug resistance. In particular, cancer stem cells or tumor-initiating cells were not exclusively enriched in the SP subset of the U87 cell line, and non-SP cells were even more tumorigenic.     

Interleukin-2 expression and glioma cell proliferation following Vaccinia vector gene transfection in vivo☆

BACKGROUND： The effectiveness of gene therapy is closely related to the efficiency of vector transfection and expression. OBJECTIVE： This study was designed to transfect a human brain glioma cell line with recombinant Vaccinia virus expressing the interleukin-2 （rVV-IL-2） gene, and to observe IL-2 expression and glioma cell proliferation potential after transfection. DESIGN： Experimental observation. SETTING： Department of Neurosurgery, Shenyang Military Area Command of Chinese PLA. MATERIALS： The rVV-IL-2 vectors were obtained through homologous recombination and screening in the Second Military Medical University of Chinese PLA. The human brain glioma cell line and IL-2-dependent cells were produced by the Second Military Medical University of Chinese PLA. Human IL-2 was produced by Genzyme Corporation. METHODS： At passage day l, Veto cells were amplified l ; 1 for virus and cells. A human brain glioma cell line was transfected using amplified Vaccinia viral vectors at varying multiplicities of infection （MOI）. At 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 24 hours post-transfection, superuatant was collected to determine by MTT assay IL-2 expression levels in IL-2 dependent cells. The transfected and non-transfected cells were divided into 4 groups, namely MOI1 ： 1, MOI 5 ： 1, MOI 10 ： 1, and control groups. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES： IL-2 expression at different time points after transfection of human brain glioma cells with varying MOI of Vaccinia viral vectors; in vitro proliferation capacity of human brain glioma cells among the 4 groups. RESULTS： IL-2 expression was detectable 4 hours after Vaccinia viral vector transfection and reached 300 kU/L by 8 hours. There was no significant difference in the proliferating rate of human brain glioma cells among the 4 groups （P 〉 0.05）. CONCLUSION： Vaccinia viral vectors can transfect human brain glioma cells in vitro and express high levels of IL-2. Vaccinia virus and high IL-2 expression do not influence the proliferation rate of human brain glioma cell     

Antisense MMP-9 RNA inhibits malignant glioma cell growth in vitro and in vivo

The matrix-degrading metalloproteinases (MMPs), particularly MMP-9, play important roles in the pathogenesis and development of malignant gliomas. In the present study, the oncogenic role of MMP-9 in malignant glioma cells was investigated via antisense RNA blockade in vitro and in vivo. TJ905 malignant glioma cells were transfected with pcDNA3.0 vector expressing antisense MMP-9 RNA (pcDNA-AS-MMP9), which significantly decreased MMP-9 expression, and cell proliferation was assessed. For in vivo studies, U251 cells, a human malignant glioma cell line, were implanted subcutaneously into 4-to 6-week-old BALB/c nude mice. The mice bearing well-established U251 gliomas were treated with intratumoral pcDNA-AS-MMP9-Lipofectamine complex (AS-MMP-9-treated group), subcutaneous injection of endostatin (endostatin-treated group), or both (combined therapy group). Mice treated with pcDNA (empty vector)-Lipofectamine served as the control group. Four or eight weeks later, the volume and weight of tumor, MMP-9 expression, microvessel density and proliferative activity were assayed. We demonstrate that pcDNA-AS-MMP9 significantly decreased MMP-9 expression and inhibited glioma cell proliferation. Volume and weight of tumor, MMP-9 expression, microvessel density and proliferative activity in the antisense-MMP-9-treated and therapeutic alliance groups were significantly lower than those in the control group. The results suggest that MMP-9 not only promotes malignant glioma cell invasiveness, but also affects tumor cell proliferation. Blocking the expression of MMP-9 with antisense RNA substantially suppresses the malignant phenotype of glioma cells, and thus can be used as an effective therapeutic strategy for malignant gliomas.     

Survivin-specific small interfering RNAs enhance sensitivity of glioma U-87MG cells to paclitaxel by promoting apoptosis

A survivin siRNA expression vector was transfected into glioma U-87MG cells and these cells were then treated with paclitaxel.The results showed that survivin-specific siRNA combined with paclitaxel treatment synergistically inhibited glioma U-87MG cell proliferation and promoted apoptosis.This treatment also inhibited the expression of the cell cycle regulatory proteins,survivin,cyclinD1,c-Myc and CDK4 and enhanced the sensitivity of U-87MG cells to paclitaxel.     

反义miR-30a-5p抑制人脑胶质瘤细胞U87生长的体外实验研究

目的 前期发现miR-30a-5p在胶质瘤中表达明显上调,本实验探究敲低miR-30a-5p对人脑胶质瘤细胞U87细胞生物学特征的影响.方法 real-time PCR检测转染miR-30a-5p I(miR-30a-5p抑制物)后U87细胞的miR-30a-5p表达水平,流式细胞术、MTT、Transwell、Annexin V法检测细胞周期、生长、侵袭及凋亡的改变;Western blot检测相关蛋白.结果 real-time PCR结果显示miR-30a-5p I可有效降低U87细胞中miR-30a-5p表达,抑制细胞增殖活性,使细胞周期阻滞在G0/G1期,侵袭能力明显受抑,凋亡增加,促增殖蛋白PCNA、促细胞周期进展蛋白Cyclin D1及促侵袭蛋白MMP-9的表达明显下调,而抑制侵袭蛋白TIMP-1及凋亡相关蛋白p53表达明显上调.结论 敲低U87细胞的miR-30a-5p表达可抑制胶质瘤的增殖及侵袭,诱导凋亡;miR-30a-5p可成为人脑胶质瘤基因治疗的潜在候选靶点.

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Objective Our previous study had shown that there was overexpression of miR- 30a- 5p in malignant glioma cell lines.In the present study, we aim to investigate the effect of knocking -down miR -30a -5p on the biological characteristics of U87 glioblastoma cells.Method The U87 cells were divided into three groups:control cells,cells transfected with scramble oligonucleotides and cells transfected with miR -30a -5p inhibitors(miR-30a-5p I).Oligonucleotides mediated by lipofectamine were transfected to U87 cells.Real -time PCR was conducted to detect the expression of miR- 30a -5p in transfected cells.The cell proliferation was determined by 3- (4,5- Dimethylthiazol-2-yl) -2,5- diphenyltetrazolium bromide(MTT) assay and flow cytometry.The cell invasion was evaluated by Transwell assay and cell apoptosis was detected with Annexin V staining Moreover, the relevant molecules regulating proliferation, invasion, cell cycle progression and apoptosis were examined by Western blot analysis.Results The expression of miR - 30a - 5p in the cells transfected with miR - 30a - 5p I was significantly reduced.The cell proliferation activity of U87 cell was inhibited.The cell cycle was arrested in G0/G1 phase, cell invasive ability was attenuated and apoptotic cells were increased in cells transfected with miR -30a -5pI as compared to those of the cells transfected with scrambled siRNA and control cells.The expression of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA), matrix metallopeptidase 9 ( MMP - 9) and Cyclin D1 were downregulated while the tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase1 (TIMP - 1 ) and p53 were upregulated.Conclusions Transfection of miR - 30a-5p I into glioma cells could inhibit the proliferation activity and invasive ability of U87 cell and induce cell apoptosis, miR -30a -5p is a potential target of gene therapy for glioma.     

Survivin small interfering RNA suppresses glioblastoma growth by inducing cellular apoptosis

A survivin small interfering RNA sequence specific for a human and mouse homogenous sequence was constructed.Survivin small interfering RNA could significantly inhibit glioma cell proliferation and induce apoptosis when it was transfected into either a human glioma cell line U251 or rat glioma C6 cells in vitro.In addition,treatment of rat orthotopic glioma models with survivin small interfering demonstrated the inhibition of glioma growth in vivo.Our experimental findings suggest that the use of RNA interference techniques to target the survivin sequence may be useful in the treatment of glioma.     

胶质瘤干细胞中Nanog基因启动子区甲基化检测及意义

目的检测胶质瘤干细胞中Nanog基因启动子区甲基化表达,并探讨其Nanog基因表达的关系。方法使用无血清悬浮培养法获得胶质瘤干细胞并鉴定;采用甲基化特异性多聚酶链反应(MSP)分别检测胶质瘤干细胞和胶质瘤细胞系U87中Nanog基因启动子区甲基化状态,实时定量多酶链反应(RT-PCR)检测相应细胞中Nanog表达情况。结果由U87胶质瘤细胞系成功获得胶质瘤干细胞(GSCs);MSP检测胶质瘤干细胞和U87细胞系Nanog启动子区皆呈非甲基化状态,且胶质瘤干细胞中Nanog非甲基化程度高于U87细胞系(t=6.988,P=0.000)。实时定量PCR结果显示胶质瘤干细胞中Nanog mRNA相对表达量高于U87细胞系。结论胶质瘤干细胞中Nanog基因启动子区呈非甲基化状态,可能与Nanog基因表达有关,且可能促进Nanog的转录并维持着胶质瘤干细胞的恶性生物学活性。     

ADAM12基因表达沉默对CD133阳性胶质瘤细胞自我更新能力的影响

目的研究解整合素-金属蛋白酶12(a disintegrin and metalloprotease 12,ADAM12)基因表达沉默抑制CD133阳性(CD133+)胶质瘤细胞的自我更新能力。方法采用sh RNA重组慢病毒转染技术沉默胶质瘤U87细胞系ADAM12基因表达分为ADAM12基因表达干扰序列组(sh RNA-ADAM12)、阴性对照组(sh RNA-NC)及空白对照(sh RNA-C)组。通过Western blotting以及Real-time PCR验证各组细胞ADAM12表达情况;采用悬浮培养得到胶质瘤细胞球以富集CD133+的胶质瘤细胞;并通过免疫荧光染色技术检测ADAM12与CD133在细胞球与贴壁细胞的表达情况;通过神经肿瘤球形成实验检测三组细胞的自我更新能力;利用Western blotting分别检测三组细胞成球后未分化或分化相关蛋白CD133、GFAP及TUBB3以及Notch通路靶基因Hes1的蛋白表达情况。结果慢病毒转染技术可显著下调U87胶质瘤细胞ADAM12的m RNA及蛋白的表达量,sh RNA-ADAM12组与sh RNA-NC组较sh RNA-C组m RNA的相对表达量为0.22±0.03与0.98±0.06(F=425.37,P0.01);三组ADAM12蛋白的相对表达量分别为28.72%±2.36%、69.21%±3.92%及69.04%±3.57%(F=145.42,P0.01);免疫荧光染色显示细胞球中ADAM12与CD133表达量明显高于普通细胞;神经肿瘤球形成实验结果显示,三组成球数分别为45.5±2.3、104.2±5.8以及109.6±6.2,与sh RNA-NC组及sh RNA-C组相比,sh RNA-ADAM12组的成球能力明显降低,差异具有统计学意义(F=147.03,P0.01)。sh RNA-ADAM12组与sh RNA-C组相比,GFAP与TUBB3蛋白表达量分别上调约166%与146%,CD133与HES1的蛋白表达量分别下调了54%与50%,差异均具有统计学意义(P0.01)。结论 ADAM12基因表达沉默可能通过抑制Notch通路活性降低CD133+胶质瘤细胞的自我更新能力。     

组蛋白H3乙酰化对脑胶质瘤中Nanog基因的调控作用

目的：探讨组蛋白H3乙酰化修饰对脑胶质瘤增殖相关标记因子Nanog的调控作用。方法体外培养胶质瘤U87细胞,用不同浓度的Apicidin在不同时间内干预U87细胞作为实验组,另设加入DMSO溶剂的DMSO组,及不加药的空白对照组。MTT增殖实验观察Apicidin对细胞增殖的影响,并选出合适的干预浓度。Real-time PCR检测Nanog mRNA表达水平变化,Western blot检测组蛋白H3乙酰化及Nanog蛋白水平,染色质免疫共沉淀（ChIP） Real-time PCR技术检测Nanog启动子区域组蛋白H3乙酰化水平。结果 MTT结果显示：实验组细胞生长出现显著抑制,48 h内细胞增殖的半数抑制浓度IC50为（1.74±0.13）μmol/L。与空白对照组比较,实验组脑胶质瘤U87细胞中Nanog mRNA表达降低46.52%±0.53%（P＜0.05）,H3乙酰化水平和Nanog蛋白也均明显降低（P＜0.05）,实验组Nanog启动子区组蛋白H3乙酰化水平降低46.52%±0.82%（P＜0.05）。结论在脑胶质瘤细胞系中,组蛋白H3低乙酰化水平抑制Nanog表达,Nanog受组蛋白H3乙酰化修饰的调控。     

CD133鉴定胶质瘤干细胞血管周围壁龛的实验研究

目的 检测脑肿瘤干细胞(BTSC)标记物CD133、巢蛋白(Nestin)和增殖细胞核抗原(PCNA)在74例脑胶质瘤标本中的表达,探讨肿瘤干细胞生存的微环境一壁龛的组成、形态及其在脑肿瘤组织中的分布. 方法 选取安徽医科大学附属省立医院神经外科自2007年1月至2008年10月间手术切除的74例胶质瘤标本,按照WH02000年的神经系统肿瘤分类分级标准分为Ⅱ级22例(低级别组)、Ⅲ级27例和Ⅳ级25例(高级别组),采用免疫组织化学染色和免疫荧光双标法分别检测标本中CD133的表达及其与Nestin、PCNA的共表达情况.计算并比较不同级别胶质瘤组织CD133+细胞、CD133+血管和CD133+壁龛所占的百分比.并对CD133+血管和CD133+壁龛的表达进行相关性分析. 结果 CD133+细胞聚集于壁龛内生长,低级别组胶质瘤中CD133+壁龛阳性率较低.壁龛内增殖细胞较少,与相邻肇龛之间界限清晰,周围CD133+血管分布较少.高级别组胶质瘤中CD133+壁龛阳性率高,壁龛之间无明显界限,壁龛内细胞增殖活跃,周围可见丰富的CD133+血管分布:壁龛中除CD133+/Nestin+BTSC外,可见CD133+/Nestin-细胞、CD133/PCNA+细胞等亚群细胞;不同级别胶质瘤CD133+细胞、CD133+血管、CD133+壁龛百分比不同,且肿瘤级别越高,三者表达越高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05).CD133+壁龛与CD133+血管的表达呈正相关(r=0.425,P=0.000). 结论 在脑胶质瘤组织中存在着由CD133+/Nestin+BTSC和一些亚群细胞组成的壁龛结构,CD133+血管对于壁龛结构的维持起着非常重要的作用.     

脑胶质瘤干细胞鉴定与增殖及耐药特性的实验研究

目的 从胶质瘤组织中分离和培养出肿瘤干细胞,并初步探讨其生长特性. 方法 收集脑胶质瘤手术标本并获取细胞,用含有表皮生长因子(EGF)、白血病细胞抑制因子(LIE)和碱性成纤维生长因子(bFGF)的无血清培养液原代培养,再经免疫磁珠分离得到CD133+细胞.并用免疫细胞化学技术检测CD133、NSE和GFAP在细胞中的表达以鉴定CD133+细胞,比较不同恶性级别胶质瘤组织的CD133+细胞生长情况,并用CCK8法比较CD133+和CD133-细胞对替尼泊苷(VM-26)的耐药性. 结果 从胶质瘤组织中成功分选获得CD133+细胞,这些细胞能自我更新,增殖,并分化成NSE+和GFAP+的细胞.恶性度高的胶质瘤组织中CD133+细胞生长速度明显比低级别中的CD133+细胞快,且CD133+细胞在含有VM-26培养基中的存活细胞数显著多于CD133-细胞(P＜0.05). 结论 胶质瘤组织中存在肿瘤干细胞,这类细胞具有很强的耐药性,高恶性度胶质瘤组织中的CD133+细胞具有更强的增殖能力.     

白藜芦醇对脑胶质瘤U87细胞及干细胞凋亡诱导作用

目的比较研究白黎芦醇(Res)对人脑胶质瘤U87细胞及其胶质瘤干细胞(GSC)的作用。方法膜联蛋白Ⅴ(AnnexinⅤ)和碘化丙啶(PI)染色法测定细胞凋亡;CD133标记、CD133与AnnexinⅤ/PI共标记检测GSC相对含量及GSC的凋亡;实时荧光定量逆转录-聚合酶链式反应(RT-PCR)检测mdr1基因mRNA表达,流式细胞术(FCM)测定P-糖蛋白(P-gp)的表达;集落形成法(CFU)检测细胞的自我更新和增殖能力。结果不同浓度的Res显著诱导U87细胞凋亡,抑制U87细胞集落的形成。40～160μmol/L Res作用后U87细胞群体中CD133+GSC相对含量显著增高、GSC凋亡细胞数量增加,但GSC对Res的敏感性低于U87群体细胞。Res诱导后U87细胞群体中高表达mdr1/P-gp的细胞显著增高,并与GSC含量的增高基本相一致。结论白黎芦醇可诱导脑恶性胶质瘤U87群体细胞及其干细胞凋亡。     

脑肿瘤干细胞的增殖活性与病理级别的相关性研究

目的检测增殖细胞核标记物Ki-67与脑肿瘤干细胞（BTSCs）标记物CD133、Nestin在60例脑胶质瘤组织中的表达,探讨BTSCs的增殖活性与病理级别的相关性。方法采用免疫组织化学SP法检测CD133、Nestin和Ki-67在60例胶质瘤组织中的表达;采用免疫荧光双染法检测Ki-67、CD133和Nestin之间的共表达情况。计算两种方法中CD133＋细胞、Nestin＋细胞和Ki-67＋细胞所占的百分率,并将Ki-67＋细胞与CD133＋细胞、Nestin＋细胞和肿瘤病理分级分别进行相关性分析。结果按照WHO 2000的神经系统肿瘤分类分级标准所有标本分为Ⅱ级18例,Ⅲ级23例,Ⅳ级19例,在不同的病理级别组中,CD133＋、Nestin＋和Ki-67＋细胞的表达有明显差异,并且免疫荧光双染相比免疫组化单染更能代表BTSCs的增殖活性研究。在免疫荧光共表达中,随着病理级别的升高,CD133＋/Ki-67＋细胞（F=30.668,P=0.000）或Nestin＋/Ki-67＋细胞（F=15.316,P=0.000）的百分比差异都有显著性,并且同时均与CD133＋/Nestin＋BTSCs的表达成正相关。结论Ki-67＋指标与肿瘤级别成正相关,可以作为预后判断的指标,同时与BTSCs标记物CD133、Nestin的表达之间也有明显的相关性,并且,免疫荧光双染得出的BTSCs的增殖活性与病理级别的相关性研究更有统计学意义。     

人脑胶质瘤中肿瘤干细胞的体外培养及生物学特性

背景：有研究者提出，脑内存在少量正常的神经干细胞能够向肿瘤组织迁移。这需要对从胶质瘤体外培养得到的肿瘤干细胞与正常的神经干细胞进行鉴别。 目的：从人脑胶质瘤组织中分离脑胶质瘤干细胞进行体外培养，并对其干细胞特性加以鉴定，观察脑肿瘤干细胞的生长特性。 设计、时间及地点：细胞学观察实验，于2007-02/12在解放军第四军医大学细胞工程研究中心完成。 材料：7份肿瘤标本来源于胶质瘤患者，间变性星形细胞瘤标本3份，多形性胶质母细胞瘤标本4份。 方法：将获取的胶质瘤细胞置于含2%B27、表皮细胞生长因子、碱性成纤维细胞生长因子、左旋谷胺酰氨、胰岛素、青霉素和链霉素生长因子的无血清DMEM/F12培养基中，重新悬浮为单细胞悬液，以1×108 L-1接种于含有B27、表皮细胞生长因子及碱性成纤维细胞生长因子的DMEM/F12培养基中培养分离培养肿瘤干细胞球。取第5代的肿瘤干细胞球，离心后除去原培养基，用含有体积分数为0.10胎牛血清的DMEM/F12培养基接种于放置有多聚赖氨酸包被盖玻片的小平皿中，观察肿瘤干细胞分化情况。 主要观察指标：利用细胞免疫荧光及组织免疫组织化学法检测脑肿瘤干细胞在细胞培养或组织切片中CD133及巢蛋白表达。 结果：在胶质瘤中存在一定量的细胞能在无血清培养基中存活并悬浮生长，并增殖形成克隆性脑肿瘤干细胞球，细胞核较大，核质比例高，具有肿瘤细胞的特性，与原肿瘤组织标本的苏木精-伊红染色比较，肿瘤干细胞分化后的子代细胞中大部分与胶质瘤细胞相似。原代及传代脑肿瘤干细胞表达神经干细胞的特异性标志物巢蛋白和CD133。 结论：人脑胶质瘤中存在一定量的肿瘤干细胞，并能在体外将其分离培养，能够自我更新增殖、诱导分化，表达神经干细胞标志物CD133。     

MicroRNA-134靶向下调Nanog影响胶质瘤细胞增殖和凋亡研究

目的 探讨微小RNA-134(microRNA-134,miR-134)靶向下调Nanog基因对胶质瘤细胞增殖和凋亡水平的影响.方法 建立稳定表达miR-134的胶质瘤细胞株,通过逆转录酶-聚合酶链反应(RT-PCR)和蛋白免疫印迹法(Western blot)法分别检测细胞中Nanog的mRNA和蛋白水平改变;四唑盐比色法(MTT)检测细胞增殖水平改变;流式细胞术和透射电镜检测细胞凋亡变化.结果 建立稳定表达miR-134的胶质瘤细胞株;miR-134高表达的胶质瘤细胞中Nanog的mRNA和蛋白表达水平显著下调;miR-134高表达的胶质瘤细胞增殖水平下降、细胞凋亡增加.结论 胶质瘤细胞中miR-134高表达可下调靶基因Nanog的mRNA和蛋白水平,从而抑制胶质瘤细胞增殖,并诱导细胞凋亡增加.