Heat shock proteins (HSPs) are reported to act as effective adjuvants to elicit anti-tumor and anti-infection immunity. Here, we report that Hsp70-like protein 1 (Hsp70L1), a novel HSP derived from human dendritic cel...Heat shock proteins (HSPs) are reported to act as effective adjuvants to elicit anti-tumor and anti-infection immunity. Here, we report that Hsp70-like protein 1 (Hsp70L1), a novel HSP derived from human dendritic cells (DCs), has potent adjuvant effects that polarize responses toward Th1. With a calculated molecular weight of 54.8 kDa, Hsp70L1 is smaller in size than Hsp70 but resembles it both structurally and functionally. Hsp70L1 shares common receptors on DCs with Hsp70 and can interact with DCs, promoting DC maturation and stimulating secretion of the proinflammatory cytokines interleukin 12p70 (IL-12p70), IL-1beta, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), and the chemokines IP-10, macrophage inflammatory protein-1alpha (MIP-1alpha), MIP-1beta, and normal T cell expressed and secreted (RANTES). The induction of interferon-gamma-inducible protein 10 (IP-10) secretion by Hsp70L1 is not shared by Hsp70, and other functional differences include more potent stimulation of DC IL-12p70, CC-chemokine, and CCR7 and CXCR4 expression by Hsp70L1. Immunization of mice with the hybrid peptide Hsp70L1-ovalbumin(OVA)(257-264) induces an OVA(257-264)-specific Th1 response and cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) that results in significant inhibition of E.G7-OVA tumor growth. The ability of Hsp70L1 to activate DCs indicates its potential as a novel adjuvant for use with peptide immunizations; the Hsp70L1 antigen peptide hybrid may serve as a more effective vaccine for the control of cancer and infectious diseases.展开更多
On the basis of previous studies dealing with the variation of major agronomic and yield characteristics of regenerated plants derived from single cell culture in vitro of common wheat (Triticum aestivum L.Cult...On the basis of previous studies dealing with the variation of major agronomic and yield characteristics of regenerated plants derived from single cell culture in vitro of common wheat (Triticum aestivum L.Cultivar NE 7742), the grain protein content and its fractions from regenerated plants with stable agronomic characteristics were studied from 1992 to 1995. The results showed that the variation of grain protein content and its fractions in somaclones from single cell culture in vitro were very significant and the range was very wide (11531770%). Several types of variation were found in the studies, especially the type with higher protein content than that of cultivar NE 7742 (non-culture parent). Among them, -2069% of lines the grain protein content was significantly higher than that of NE 7742 and combined with high yielding potential. The tendency of variation of the four protein fractions showed that the variation of albumin was not obvious and maintained the same level as NE774 increased in some somaclones and decreased in others. However, the percentages both globulin and glutenin tended to increase. The variation of total amount of structural protein and the ratio between globulin and glutenin tended to increase. The variation of total amount of structural protein and the ratio between globulin and albumm was mainly influenced by globulin under the condition of culture in vitro. The variation of total amount of storage protein and the ratio between gliadin and glutenin was mainly affected by glutenin. The results mentioned above demonstrated that the induction and screening of somaclonal variation could be an effective way in wheat improvement in combining high protein content with high yield.展开更多
Four monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) against Goose Parvovirus (GPV) VP3 protein already available were used to precisely locate linear B-cell epitopes in VP3 of GPV. The epitopes, recognized by four MAbs, had already bee...Four monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) against Goose Parvovirus (GPV) VP3 protein already available were used to precisely locate linear B-cell epitopes in VP3 of GPV. The epitopes, recognized by four MAbs, had already been identified at low levels of resolution. Complementary oligonucleotides encoding ten amino acid fragments, with five amino acid overlaps were designed with suitable sticky ends for recombination with pET-32a and subsequent expression as small-fragment fusion proteins. Antigenicity of specific oligopeptides was determined by Western blotting with the MAbs. Using the same methods, amino acids were deleted one by one from the peptides of interest, enabling the two epitopes to be precisely located at amino acids 430-435 (-DRIMNP-) and 643-647 (-VFIKN-).展开更多
We have constructed a retroviral vector mediated mammalian cell expression system of the capsid precursor protein of foot-and-mouth disease virus(FMDV).The recombinant retroviral vector pBABEpuro-P1-2A-EGFP was constr...We have constructed a retroviral vector mediated mammalian cell expression system of the capsid precursor protein of foot-and-mouth disease virus(FMDV).The recombinant retroviral vector pBABEpuro-P1-2A-EGFP was constructed by sequentially inserting capsid precursor protein gene(P1) of FMDV and enhanced green fluorescent protein gene(EGFP) into pBABEpuro.The recombinant retroviral vector and the pVSV-G plasmid were co-transfected into packaging cells(GP2-293) by liposomemediated transduction to produce the pseudovirus.The pseudovirus was used to infect BHK-21 cells and resistant cells were screened with puromycin.Green fluorescent proteins were observed by fluorescence microscopy and expression of the capsid precursor protein gene of FMDV was detected by indirect immunofluorescence.The recombinant retroviral vector pBABEpuro-P1-2A-EGFP was constructed successfully.The capsid precursor protein of FMDV and green fluorescent protein were expressed in BHK-21 cells.The mammalian cell expression system for the capsid precursor protein of FMDV has been constructed successfully,which lays the foundation of development of a FMDV subunit vaccine.展开更多
目的绘制肠型胃癌的超级增强子重塑图谱,揭示超级增强子的肿瘤生物学功能及可能激活的下游靶基因。方法收集陆军特色医学中心消化内科2022年1-12月收治行内镜检查、治疗的患者的31例正常胃黏膜组织、23例肠型胃癌组织及9例肠型胃癌类器...目的绘制肠型胃癌的超级增强子重塑图谱,揭示超级增强子的肿瘤生物学功能及可能激活的下游靶基因。方法收集陆军特色医学中心消化内科2022年1-12月收治行内镜检查、治疗的患者的31例正常胃黏膜组织、23例肠型胃癌组织及9例肠型胃癌类器官进行靶向组蛋白H3K27ac修饰的染色质靶向捕获(cleavage under targets and tagmentation,CUT&Tag)测序,基于生物信息学工具描绘肠型胃癌的超级增强子重塑特征并鉴定关键靶基因;利用CRISPRi技术干预超级增强子,Western blot检测靶基因的表达,并采用CCK-8法和Transwell迁移、侵袭实验检测对照组细胞及干预组细胞的增殖、迁移、侵袭能力。结果肠型胃癌组织与正常胃黏膜组织超级增强子信号差异明显(P<0.05),癌组织中的活性超级增强子可能参与免疫系统的负向调节、细胞黏附等生物学过程;在肿瘤细胞中表达上调的细胞迁移诱导蛋白(cell migration-inducing protein,CEMIP)受到超级增强子的调控,干预超级增强子后肿瘤细胞CEMIP蛋白表达量下降(P<0.05),细胞增殖率、相对迁移面积和相对侵袭面积也随之下降(P<0.05)。结论肠型胃癌发生了超级增强子重塑,其下游靶基因CEMIP可促进癌细胞生长、迁移和侵袭。展开更多
文摘Heat shock proteins (HSPs) are reported to act as effective adjuvants to elicit anti-tumor and anti-infection immunity. Here, we report that Hsp70-like protein 1 (Hsp70L1), a novel HSP derived from human dendritic cells (DCs), has potent adjuvant effects that polarize responses toward Th1. With a calculated molecular weight of 54.8 kDa, Hsp70L1 is smaller in size than Hsp70 but resembles it both structurally and functionally. Hsp70L1 shares common receptors on DCs with Hsp70 and can interact with DCs, promoting DC maturation and stimulating secretion of the proinflammatory cytokines interleukin 12p70 (IL-12p70), IL-1beta, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), and the chemokines IP-10, macrophage inflammatory protein-1alpha (MIP-1alpha), MIP-1beta, and normal T cell expressed and secreted (RANTES). The induction of interferon-gamma-inducible protein 10 (IP-10) secretion by Hsp70L1 is not shared by Hsp70, and other functional differences include more potent stimulation of DC IL-12p70, CC-chemokine, and CCR7 and CXCR4 expression by Hsp70L1. Immunization of mice with the hybrid peptide Hsp70L1-ovalbumin(OVA)(257-264) induces an OVA(257-264)-specific Th1 response and cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) that results in significant inhibition of E.G7-OVA tumor growth. The ability of Hsp70L1 to activate DCs indicates its potential as a novel adjuvant for use with peptide immunizations; the Hsp70L1 antigen peptide hybrid may serve as a more effective vaccine for the control of cancer and infectious diseases.
文摘On the basis of previous studies dealing with the variation of major agronomic and yield characteristics of regenerated plants derived from single cell culture in vitro of common wheat (Triticum aestivum L.Cultivar NE 7742), the grain protein content and its fractions from regenerated plants with stable agronomic characteristics were studied from 1992 to 1995. The results showed that the variation of grain protein content and its fractions in somaclones from single cell culture in vitro were very significant and the range was very wide (11531770%). Several types of variation were found in the studies, especially the type with higher protein content than that of cultivar NE 7742 (non-culture parent). Among them, -2069% of lines the grain protein content was significantly higher than that of NE 7742 and combined with high yielding potential. The tendency of variation of the four protein fractions showed that the variation of albumin was not obvious and maintained the same level as NE774 increased in some somaclones and decreased in others. However, the percentages both globulin and glutenin tended to increase. The variation of total amount of structural protein and the ratio between globulin and glutenin tended to increase. The variation of total amount of structural protein and the ratio between globulin and albumm was mainly influenced by globulin under the condition of culture in vitro. The variation of total amount of storage protein and the ratio between gliadin and glutenin was mainly affected by glutenin. The results mentioned above demonstrated that the induction and screening of somaclonal variation could be an effective way in wheat improvement in combining high protein content with high yield.
基金supported by Graveness item of the Department of Education of Heilongjiang(10546Z004)Tackle Key Problems item of Heilongjiang(GB01B503-02+1 种基金GB04B504)Science and Technology Tackle Key Problems item of Heilongjiang during the 12th Five-year Plan Period(GA09B302)
文摘Four monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) against Goose Parvovirus (GPV) VP3 protein already available were used to precisely locate linear B-cell epitopes in VP3 of GPV. The epitopes, recognized by four MAbs, had already been identified at low levels of resolution. Complementary oligonucleotides encoding ten amino acid fragments, with five amino acid overlaps were designed with suitable sticky ends for recombination with pET-32a and subsequent expression as small-fragment fusion proteins. Antigenicity of specific oligopeptides was determined by Western blotting with the MAbs. Using the same methods, amino acids were deleted one by one from the peptides of interest, enabling the two epitopes to be precisely located at amino acids 430-435 (-DRIMNP-) and 643-647 (-VFIKN-).
基金supported by the National Programs for High Technology Research and Development of China (2006AA10A204)the Gansu Key Technologies R&D Program(ZGS-052-A41-0006-03)the Programs for Director Fund of Lanzhou Veterinary Research Institute
文摘We have constructed a retroviral vector mediated mammalian cell expression system of the capsid precursor protein of foot-and-mouth disease virus(FMDV).The recombinant retroviral vector pBABEpuro-P1-2A-EGFP was constructed by sequentially inserting capsid precursor protein gene(P1) of FMDV and enhanced green fluorescent protein gene(EGFP) into pBABEpuro.The recombinant retroviral vector and the pVSV-G plasmid were co-transfected into packaging cells(GP2-293) by liposomemediated transduction to produce the pseudovirus.The pseudovirus was used to infect BHK-21 cells and resistant cells were screened with puromycin.Green fluorescent proteins were observed by fluorescence microscopy and expression of the capsid precursor protein gene of FMDV was detected by indirect immunofluorescence.The recombinant retroviral vector pBABEpuro-P1-2A-EGFP was constructed successfully.The capsid precursor protein of FMDV and green fluorescent protein were expressed in BHK-21 cells.The mammalian cell expression system for the capsid precursor protein of FMDV has been constructed successfully,which lays the foundation of development of a FMDV subunit vaccine.
文摘目的绘制肠型胃癌的超级增强子重塑图谱,揭示超级增强子的肿瘤生物学功能及可能激活的下游靶基因。方法收集陆军特色医学中心消化内科2022年1-12月收治行内镜检查、治疗的患者的31例正常胃黏膜组织、23例肠型胃癌组织及9例肠型胃癌类器官进行靶向组蛋白H3K27ac修饰的染色质靶向捕获(cleavage under targets and tagmentation,CUT&Tag)测序,基于生物信息学工具描绘肠型胃癌的超级增强子重塑特征并鉴定关键靶基因;利用CRISPRi技术干预超级增强子,Western blot检测靶基因的表达,并采用CCK-8法和Transwell迁移、侵袭实验检测对照组细胞及干预组细胞的增殖、迁移、侵袭能力。结果肠型胃癌组织与正常胃黏膜组织超级增强子信号差异明显(P<0.05),癌组织中的活性超级增强子可能参与免疫系统的负向调节、细胞黏附等生物学过程;在肿瘤细胞中表达上调的细胞迁移诱导蛋白(cell migration-inducing protein,CEMIP)受到超级增强子的调控,干预超级增强子后肿瘤细胞CEMIP蛋白表达量下降(P<0.05),细胞增殖率、相对迁移面积和相对侵袭面积也随之下降(P<0.05)。结论肠型胃癌发生了超级增强子重塑,其下游靶基因CEMIP可促进癌细胞生长、迁移和侵袭。
