The adenosine deaminase(ADA) activities in blood lymphocytes of 41normal children and 17 with recurrent respiratory tract infections were examined,and the T-lymphocytes of two children whose ADA activities were obviou...The adenosine deaminase(ADA) activities in blood lymphocytes of 41normal children and 17 with recurrent respiratory tract infections were examined,and the T-lymphocytes of two children whose ADA activities were obviously lower than those of others were cultared in vilro. Then the exogenous human ADA gene was transfected into these cells by means of lipofectin mediated gene transfer. The results showed that the ADA activities in cultured T-lymphocytes were raised and the immunological were also improved.展开更多
Using Southern blot, Northern blot and Quick blot methods, we examined the rearrangement and expression of TCR βgene in four early differentiation stage cell lines from human hemopoietic system, namely HL-60, Jurkat,...Using Southern blot, Northern blot and Quick blot methods, we examined the rearrangement and expression of TCR βgene in four early differentiation stage cell lines from human hemopoietic system, namely HL-60, Jurkat, Daudi and Raji cells as well as lymphocytes from 17 acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) patients. The results showed. Ⅰ) Rearrangement of TCR βgene was seen in Jurkat cells. A germline pattern was observed in HL-60, Daudi and Raji cells. 2) Eight of 9 patients with T-ALL had cells with rearranged TCR βgene. But two of 3 patients with B-ALL and three of 5 patients with nonT, nonB-ALL also had cells with rearranged TCR βgene. 3) A 1.3 kb full-length transcript and a 1.0 kb truncated transcript were detected in Jurkat cells by probing with <sup>32</sup>P-TCR βcDNA. But some leukemic B cells also expressed an incompleted transcript. 4) TCR βmRNA was detected in six of 8 patients with T-ALL, four of 5 patients with nonT, nonB-ALL and one of 3 patients with B-ALL. But the level of expression was quite differ ent. The dual-rearrangement and the abnormal expression may give us a new clue for researching leukemogenesis.展开更多
The CD80 (B7-1) costimulatory molecule is expressed on the surface of B cells and its expression is transcriptionally upregulated upon stimuli. To identify the region of murine CD80 promoter that direct cell type sp...The CD80 (B7-1) costimulatory molecule is expressed on the surface of B cells and its expression is transcriptionally upregulated upon stimuli. To identify the region of murine CD80 promoter that direct cell type specific gene expression, four promoters construct of CD80 gene were generated with DNA fragments fused to the GFP reporter gene. In the present study, significant promoter activity was detected with all four promoter constructs only in the murine B lymphocyte. Further, the CD80 promoter region extending from -3,005 bp to +273 bp in relation to the previously reported transcription start site, was identified as tissue specific region. Interestingly, the shortest 700 bp (-427/+273) of promoter fragment was sufficient to direct the CD80 gene expression. The level of CD80 expression was also found to be modulated by exogenous stimuli in B lymphocyte. Additionally, it was demonstrated that the CD80 gene expression is regulated at the level of transcription where the inducible CD80 gene transcript was detected in B lymphocyte with increasing time.展开更多
Objective: To achieve the co-expression of GrB and PFP in Hep-2 cells and analyze the growth inhibiting effects on Hep-2 cells. Methods: Lymphocytes were separated from human laryngeal carcinoma tissue, complete Exo...Objective: To achieve the co-expression of GrB and PFP in Hep-2 cells and analyze the growth inhibiting effects on Hep-2 cells. Methods: Lymphocytes were separated from human laryngeal carcinoma tissue, complete Exon fragments of GrB and PFP were amplified by RT-PCR via extracting lymphocytes total RNA, and they were recombined to the downstream of T7 promoter in the vector pVAX1. The recombinant plasmid pVAX1-PIG was transfected into Hep-2 cells with Lipofectamine 2000. The expression of proteins was identified by RT-PCR, MTT and western blot assay. Results: The gene sequence of the RT-PCR products of GrB and PFP were consistent with the data of GenBank by DNA sequencing analysis. The GrB and PFP cDNA fragment were cloned into the vector of pVAX1 in the right direction and the open reading fragment of GrB and PFP were maintained. The target proteins were detected in the transfected Hep-2 cells, and the inhibitive effect of PFP and GrB on Hep-2 cells growth were studied by thiazolyl blue (MTT) test. Conclusion: The pVAX1-PFP-IRES-GrB plasmid was successfully constructed and expressed, and the expression of PFP and GrB could inhibit the growth of Hep-2 cells.展开更多
AIM: To determine whether normal genetically immunocompetent rodent hosts could be manipulated to accept human hepatocyte transplants with long term survival without immunosuppression. METHODS: Tolerance towards human...AIM: To determine whether normal genetically immunocompetent rodent hosts could be manipulated to accept human hepatocyte transplants with long term survival without immunosuppression. METHODS: Tolerance towards human hepatocytes was established by injection of primary human hepatocytes or Huh7 human hepatoma cells into the peritoneal cavities of fetal rats. Corresponding cells were subsequently transplanted into newborn rats via intrasplenic injection within 24h after birth. RESULTS: Mixed lymphocyte assays showed that spleen cells from non-tolerized rats were stimulated to proliferate when exposed to human hepatocytes, while cells from tolerized rats were not. Injections made between 15 d and 17 d of gestation produced optimal tolerization. Transplanted human hepatocytes in rat livers were visualized by immunohistochemical staining of human albumin. By dot blotting of genomic DNA in livers of tolerized rats 16 weeks after hepatocyte transplantation, it was found that approximately 2.5 X 10(5) human hepatocytes survived per rat liver. Human albumin mRNA was detected in rat livers by RT-PCR for 15 wk, and human albumin protein was also detectable in rat serum. CONCLUSION: Tolerization of an immuno-competent rat can permit transplantation, and survival of functional human hepatocytes.展开更多
文摘The adenosine deaminase(ADA) activities in blood lymphocytes of 41normal children and 17 with recurrent respiratory tract infections were examined,and the T-lymphocytes of two children whose ADA activities were obviously lower than those of others were cultared in vilro. Then the exogenous human ADA gene was transfected into these cells by means of lipofectin mediated gene transfer. The results showed that the ADA activities in cultured T-lymphocytes were raised and the immunological were also improved.
文摘Using Southern blot, Northern blot and Quick blot methods, we examined the rearrangement and expression of TCR βgene in four early differentiation stage cell lines from human hemopoietic system, namely HL-60, Jurkat, Daudi and Raji cells as well as lymphocytes from 17 acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) patients. The results showed. Ⅰ) Rearrangement of TCR βgene was seen in Jurkat cells. A germline pattern was observed in HL-60, Daudi and Raji cells. 2) Eight of 9 patients with T-ALL had cells with rearranged TCR βgene. But two of 3 patients with B-ALL and three of 5 patients with nonT, nonB-ALL also had cells with rearranged TCR βgene. 3) A 1.3 kb full-length transcript and a 1.0 kb truncated transcript were detected in Jurkat cells by probing with <sup>32</sup>P-TCR βcDNA. But some leukemic B cells also expressed an incompleted transcript. 4) TCR βmRNA was detected in six of 8 patients with T-ALL, four of 5 patients with nonT, nonB-ALL and one of 3 patients with B-ALL. But the level of expression was quite differ ent. The dual-rearrangement and the abnormal expression may give us a new clue for researching leukemogenesis.
文摘The CD80 (B7-1) costimulatory molecule is expressed on the surface of B cells and its expression is transcriptionally upregulated upon stimuli. To identify the region of murine CD80 promoter that direct cell type specific gene expression, four promoters construct of CD80 gene were generated with DNA fragments fused to the GFP reporter gene. In the present study, significant promoter activity was detected with all four promoter constructs only in the murine B lymphocyte. Further, the CD80 promoter region extending from -3,005 bp to +273 bp in relation to the previously reported transcription start site, was identified as tissue specific region. Interestingly, the shortest 700 bp (-427/+273) of promoter fragment was sufficient to direct the CD80 gene expression. The level of CD80 expression was also found to be modulated by exogenous stimuli in B lymphocyte. Additionally, it was demonstrated that the CD80 gene expression is regulated at the level of transcription where the inducible CD80 gene transcript was detected in B lymphocyte with increasing time.
基金the Foundation of Doctoral Subject in Jinan University(51205069)the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong,China(5300804)
文摘Objective: To achieve the co-expression of GrB and PFP in Hep-2 cells and analyze the growth inhibiting effects on Hep-2 cells. Methods: Lymphocytes were separated from human laryngeal carcinoma tissue, complete Exon fragments of GrB and PFP were amplified by RT-PCR via extracting lymphocytes total RNA, and they were recombined to the downstream of T7 promoter in the vector pVAX1. The recombinant plasmid pVAX1-PIG was transfected into Hep-2 cells with Lipofectamine 2000. The expression of proteins was identified by RT-PCR, MTT and western blot assay. Results: The gene sequence of the RT-PCR products of GrB and PFP were consistent with the data of GenBank by DNA sequencing analysis. The GrB and PFP cDNA fragment were cloned into the vector of pVAX1 in the right direction and the open reading fragment of GrB and PFP were maintained. The target proteins were detected in the transfected Hep-2 cells, and the inhibitive effect of PFP and GrB on Hep-2 cells growth were studied by thiazolyl blue (MTT) test. Conclusion: The pVAX1-PFP-IRES-GrB plasmid was successfully constructed and expressed, and the expression of PFP and GrB could inhibit the growth of Hep-2 cells.
文摘AIM: To determine whether normal genetically immunocompetent rodent hosts could be manipulated to accept human hepatocyte transplants with long term survival without immunosuppression. METHODS: Tolerance towards human hepatocytes was established by injection of primary human hepatocytes or Huh7 human hepatoma cells into the peritoneal cavities of fetal rats. Corresponding cells were subsequently transplanted into newborn rats via intrasplenic injection within 24h after birth. RESULTS: Mixed lymphocyte assays showed that spleen cells from non-tolerized rats were stimulated to proliferate when exposed to human hepatocytes, while cells from tolerized rats were not. Injections made between 15 d and 17 d of gestation produced optimal tolerization. Transplanted human hepatocytes in rat livers were visualized by immunohistochemical staining of human albumin. By dot blotting of genomic DNA in livers of tolerized rats 16 weeks after hepatocyte transplantation, it was found that approximately 2.5 X 10(5) human hepatocytes survived per rat liver. Human albumin mRNA was detected in rat livers by RT-PCR for 15 wk, and human albumin protein was also detectable in rat serum. CONCLUSION: Tolerization of an immuno-competent rat can permit transplantation, and survival of functional human hepatocytes.