Na^+／Ca^2+交换介导的Nd^3+跨淋巴细胞膜的行为研究

利用Fura-2荧光浓度指示剂法对Na^+／Ca^2+交换介导的Nd^3+跨入外赂血淋巴 细胞膜行为进行了一系列研究。结果表明：当细胞形成向外的Na^+梯度时Nd^3+能 跨膜进入细胞,电压依赖性L-型Ca^2+通道对Nd^3+进入无贡献,提出了Na^+／ Ca^2+交换系统是Nd^3+进入细胞的主要途径;在安全浓度范围内进入胞内的游 Nd^3+浓度成正比,计算表明进入胞内的最大游离Nd^3+浓度为（3.67±0.32）× 10^-14mol·L^-1;当胞外pH值降低时进入胞内的游离Nd^3+浓度减小,胞内游离 Ca^2+浓度减小时进入的游离Nd^3+浓度略微增大,胞外Nd^3+和Ca^2+竞争Na^+／ Ca^2+交换位点;结果进一步推测进入胞内的Nd^3+可被质膜钙泵泵出胞外,初步实 验表明进入胞浆中的Nd^3+会在内质网中进一步累积,而在线粒体中不累积。     

Proteomics Analysis of T Lymphocytes Damage Induced by Ionizing Irradiation

Human T lymphocytes were found to be highly radiosensitive and complex cellular responses including apoptosis could be induced upon exposure to X‐ray irradiation. However, the mechanism of apoptosis associated with irradiation was not clear. In this study, a proteomic method was applied to investigation on alteration of proteome of human T‐lymphocyte cells after irradiation. The Jurkat cells were irradiated with 4 Gy X‐ray and the cell lysates were collected at different times after irradiation (6, 12, 18, 24 and 48 h). The whole proteins were separated and quantified by two‐dimensional fluorescence difference gel electrophoresis, and then the differentially expressed proteins were identified by mass spectrometry. 4 proteins exhibited significant irradiation‐induced difference in abundance, including L‐plastin, bifunctional purine biosynthesis protein, tubulin beta chain, beta‐actin. Differentially expressed proteins were reported to be directly or indirectly involved in the function of human T lymphocyte. Thus, this study might provide clues to identify proteins with biological significance related to irradiation.     

Maintenance of CD8+ T-cell anergy by CD4+CD25+ regulatory T cells in chronic graft-versus-host disease

In a murine model of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)-like chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD), donor CD8+ T cells rapidly fall into anergy to host cells, while donor CD4+ T cells hyperactivate B cells and break B-cell tolerance to self-Ags in the recipient mouse. The functional recovery of donor CD8+ T cells can result in the conversion of cGVHD to acute GVHD (aGVHD), indicating that donor CD8+ T-cell anergy is a restriction factor in the development of cGVHD. In this report, we present evidence that donor CD4+CD25+ regulatory T cells (Treg cells) are critical in maintaining the donor CD8+ T-cell anergy and thus suppressing the development of aGVHD in mice that are naturally prone to cGVHD. Our results provide a novel insight into the role of Treg cells in determining cGVHD versus aGVHD.     

Functionalized Polystyrene Nanoparticles Trigger Human Dendritic Cell Maturation Resulting in Enhanced CD4+ T Cell Activation

Nanoparticles (NP) represent a promising tool for biomedical applications. Here, sulfonate‐ and phosphonate‐functionalized polystyrene NP are analyzed for their interaction with human monocyte‐derived dendritic cells (DC). Immature dendritic cells (iDC) display a higher time‐ and dose‐dependent uptake of functionalized polystyrene NP compared to mature dendritic cells (mDC). Notably, NP induce an enhanced maturation of iDC but not of mDC (upregulation of stimulatory molecules and cytokines). NP‐triggered maturation results in a significantly enhanced T cell stimulatory capacity (increased CD4⁺ T cell proliferation and IFN‐γ production), indicating a shift to a pronounced Th1 response. Immunomodulatory properties of NP may be a useful strategy for strengthening the efficacy of NP‐based approaches in immunotherapy.

     

Vanillin Induces Relaxation in Rat Mesenteric Resistance Arteries by Inhibiting Extracellular Ca2+ Influx

Vanillin is a phenolic aldehyde, which is found in plant species of the Vanilla genus. Although recent studies have suggested that vanillin has various beneficial properties, the effect of vanillin on blood vessels has not been studied well. In the present study, we investigated whether vanillin has vascular effects in rat mesenteric resistance arteries. To examine the vascular effect of vanillin, we measured the isometric tension of arteries using a multi-wire myograph system. After the arteries were pre-contracted with high K⁺ (70 mM) or phenylephrine (5 µM), vanillin was administered. Vanillin induced concentration-dependent vasodilation. Endothelial denudation or treatment of eNOS inhibitor (L-NNA, 300 μM) did not affect the vasodilation induced by vanillin. Treatment of K⁺ channel inhibitor (TEA, 10 mM) or sGC inhibitor (ODQ, 10 μM) or COX-2 inhibitor (indomethacin, 10 μM) did not affect the vanillin-induced vasodilation either. The treatment of vanillin decreased the contractile responses induced by Ca²⁺ addition. Furthermore, vanillin significantly reduced vascular contraction induced by BAY K 8644 (30 nM). Vanillin induced concentration-dependent vascular relaxation in rat mesenteric resistance arteries, which was endothelium-independent. Inhibition of extracellular Ca²⁺ influx was involved in vanillin-induced vasodilation. Treatment of vanillin reduced phopsho-MLC₂₀ in vascular smooth muscle cells. These results suggest the possibility of vanillin as a potent vasodilatory molecule.     

人外周血CD4+IL-21+记忆T细胞的特征

目的:探讨人外周血中白细胞介索21(IL-21)的产生细胞及其特征.方法:分离人外周血单个核细胞(PBMC),分为不刺激或anti-CD3(OKT3)、OKT3+anti-CD28、PMA+ionomycin刺激四个组,流式细胞术(FCM)检测产生IL-21的细胞亚群.PMA+ionomycin刺激PBMC、纯化CD4+、CD4+CD45RA-、CD4+CD45RA+细胞、脐带血单个核细胞(CB-MC),FCM分析产生IL-21细胞的表型特征和IL-21与Th1、Th2、Th17和Th22细胞因子之间的关系.结果:与OKT3、OKT3+anti-CD28相比,PMA+ionomycin能诱导最高量的IL-21产生.产生IL-21的主要细胞为CD4+T细胞,少数CD8+T细胞.CD4+IL-21+T细胞表达CD45RO,不表达CD45RA,其中部分细胞表达CCR6、CCR7或CXCR5.CD4+CD45RA-细胞表达IL-21远高于CIM+CD45RA+细胞.进一步研究表明,PBMC产生IL-21,而CBMC不产生.此外,大约24%的CD4+IL-21+细胞表达IFN-γ,小于10%CD4+IL21+细胞表达IL-4、IL-17或IL-22.结论:人PBMC在多克隆刺激的条件下,可以诱导IL-21的产生.产生IL-21的主要细胞亚群具有记忆CD4+T细胞的表型.其中一部分CD4+IL-21+T细胞的表型独立于Th1、Th2、Th17和Th22细胞亚群.     

Ultraviolet B Radiation of Human Skin Generates Platelet-activating Factor Receptor Agonists

Ultraviolet B radiation (UVB) is a potent stimulator of epidermal cytokine production. In addition to cytokines, such as tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), UVB generates bioactive lipids including platelet-activating factor (PAF). Our previous in vitro studies in keratinocytes or epithelial cell lines have demonstrated that UVB-mediated production of PAF agonists is due primarily to the pro-oxidative effects of this stimulant, resulting in the nonenzymatic production of modified phosphocholines (oxidized glycerophosphocholines). The current studies use human skin to assess whether UVB irradiation generates PAF-receptor agonists, and the role of oxidative stress in their production. These studies demonstrate that UVB irradiation of human skin results in PAF agonists, which are blocked by the antioxidant vitamin C and the epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor PD168393. Inasmuch as UVB-generated PAF agonists have been implicated in animal model systems as being involved in photobiologic processes including systemic immunosuppression and cytokine (TNF-α) production, these studies indicate that this novel activity could be involved in human disease.     

Constitutive expression of 4-1BB on T cells enhances CD4+ T cell responses

4-1BB, a transmembrane molecule, member of the tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, is an important costimulatory molecule in the immune response, plays a key role in the clonal expansion and survival of CD8(+) T cells. In this study, we investigated 4-1BB regulation of CD4(+) T cell responses using 4-1BB transgenic (TG) mice that constitutively expressed 4-1BB on mature T cells. We first showed that CD4(+) T cells of 4-1BB TG mice had more sustained proliferative capacity in response to TCR/4-1BB stimulation in vitro compared to WT mice. Secondly, 4-1BB TG mice exhibited a more elevated contact hypersensitivity (CHS) response mediated by CD4+ Th1 cells due to more vigorous expansion of and apoptotic inhibition of CD4(+) T cells. Finally, CD4(+) T cells of 4-1BB TG mice had a heightened capacity for T cell priming. Overall, our results demonstrate the involvement of 4-1BB in CD4(+) Th1 cell responses by regulating the clonal expansion and survival of CD4(+) T cells as seen in CD8(+) T cells.     

淋巴细胞膜上Na+/Ca2+交换操纵的Eu3+内流的荧光法研究

利用Fura-2荧光浓度指示剂法、通过检测360nm激发荧光强度的变化,研究了Eu³⁺能否利用人外周血淋巴细胞膜上的Na⁺/Ca²⁺交换进入细胞。结果表明:用ouabain预处理细胞无Na⁺介质中测试,当加入Eu³⁺时,360nm荧光强度发生猝灭,且随着胞外加入的Eu³⁺浓度的增大而猝灭增强。表明在实验条件下Eu³⁺可以进入细胞。电压依赖性Ca     

基于微流控芯片的CD4+T淋巴细胞计数检测

CD4 +T淋巴细胞是人体免疫缺陷病毒(HIV)的主要感染细胞,慢性HIV感染者逐渐耗尽CD4 +T淋巴细胞,使免疫系统变弱,导致获得性免疫缺陷综合症(AIDS),因此,CD4 +T淋巴细胞的数量对HIV/AIDS的诊断和治疗至关重要。全球范围内HIV/AIDS正处于快速增长期,现有的CD4 +T淋巴细胞计数检测方法由于仪器昂贵、操作复杂、检测成本高,不利于疾病诊疗的普及与推广。为实现低成本、方便、快捷的临床检测,基于微流控芯片的CD4 +T淋巴细胞计数检测方法与技术的研究正日益受到人们的重视。本文在回顾传统CD4 +T淋巴细胞检测方法的基础上,综述、归纳了基于微流控芯片的CD4 +T淋巴细胞计数方法,在全面分析其技术特点的基础上,进一步评述了其综合性能、适用范围、及典型优缺点。最后,本文针对基于微流控芯片的CD4 +T淋巴细胞计数检测技术的发展趋势及商业化应用前景进行了讨论和展望。     

Safranal Induces Vasorelaxation by Inhibiting Ca2+ Influx and Na+/Ca2+ Exchanger in Isolated Rat Aortic Rings

Introduction: Safranal, which endows saffron its unique aroma, causes vasodilatation and has a hypotensive effect in animal studies, but the mechanisms of these effects are unknown. In this study, we investigated the mechanisms of safranal vasodilation. Methods: Isolated rat endothelium-intact or -denuded aortic rings were precontracted with phenylephrine and then relaxed with safranal. To further assess the involvement of nitric oxide, prostaglandins, guanylate cyclase, and phospholipase A₂ in safranal-induced vasodilation, aortic rings were preincubated with L-NAME, indomethacin, methylene blue, or quinacrine, respectively, then precontracted with phenylephrine, and safranal concentration–response curves were established. To explore the effects of safranal on Ca²⁺ influx, phenylephrine and CaCl₂ concentration–response curves were established in the presence of safranal. Furthermore, the effect of safranal on aortic rings in the presence of ouabain, a Na⁺-K⁺ ATPase inhibitor, was studied to explore the contribution of Na⁺/Ca²⁺ exchanger to this vasodilation. Results: Safranal caused vasodilation in endothelium-intact and endothelium-denuded aortic rings. The vasodilation was not eliminated by pretreatment with L-NAME, indomethacin, methylene blue, or quinacrine, indicating the lack of a role for NO/cGMP. Safranal significantly inhibited the maximum contractions induced by phenylephrine, or by CaCl₂ in Ca²⁺-free depolarizing buffer. Safranal also relaxed contractions induced by ouabain, but pretreatment with safranal totally abolished the development of ouabain contractions. Discussion/Conclusion: Inhibition of Na⁺-K⁺ ATPase by ouabain leads to the accumulation of Na⁺ intracellularly, forcing the Na⁺/Ca²⁺ exchanger to work in reverse mode, thus causing a contraction. Inhibition of the development of this contraction by preincubation with safranal indicates that safranal inhibited the Na⁺/Ca²⁺ exchanger. We conclude that safranal vasodilation is mediated by the inhibition of calcium influx from extracellular space through L-type Ca²⁺ channels and by the inhibition of the Na⁺/Ca²⁺ exchanger.     

Induction of Proinflammatory Cytokines in Human Epidermoid Carcinoma Cells by in vitro Ultraviolet A1 Irradiation

Abstract— Ultraviolet radiation-induced expression of cytokines by keratinocytes is important for the pathogenesis of polymorphous light eruption (PLE). Because UVA1 radiation rather than UVB radiation might be a more important trigger for PLE, cells from the human epidermoid carcinoma cell line KB were exposed in vitro to UVA1 radiation (30 J/cm²) and subsequently analyzed for cytokine expression. Ultraviolet A1 irradiation induced tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-a and interleukin (IL)-8 expression in KB cells at the mRNA and protein level. Upregulation of cytokine mRNA levels followed a Diphasic pattern. This effect was specific for TNFa and IL-8 because UVA1 radiation did not induce expression of IL-la or IL-6 in these cells. Ultraviolet Al radiation-induced expression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 in KB cells previously was found to depend on the thiol status of these cells. Therefore, KB cells were treated with DL-buthionine-[S, R]-sulfoximine (BSO), a specific inhibitor of de novo glutathione synthesis. Exposure of BSO-pretreated KB cells to UVA1 radiation significantly induced IL-1α and IL-6 mRNA and protein expression. These studies demonstrate the capacity of UVA1 radiation to induce cytokine expression in human epidermoid carcinoma cells. This immunomodulatory effect may be mediated by thiol-status-dependent and -independent mechanisms.     

On-chip counting the number and the percentage of CD4+ T lymphocytes

A novel technique is reported for counting the number and the percentage of CD4+ T lymphocytes in a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) microchannel. This system integrates optical fluorescence detection with resistive pulse sensing enhanced by a metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET). The MOSFET signal indicates the total number of the cells passing through the detection channel, while the concurrent fluorescence signal records only the number of cells tagged with a specific fluorescent dye. The absolute count of the CD4+ T cells and its percentage to the total lymphocytes can be analyzed by combining the two counting results, which shows comparable accuracy to those from the commercial flow cytometer. The fastest observed counting rate for a single-channel microchip is 8.5 cells per second. This technique is highly promising as it could greatly reduce the cost for HIV diagnosis and treatment and make it accessible to resource-poor developing countries.     

Bystander CD4+ T cells: crossroads between innate and adaptive immunity

T cells are the central mediators of both humoral and cellular adaptive immune responses. Highly specific receptor-mediated clonal selection and expansion of T cells assure antigen-specific immunity. In addition, encounters with cognate antigens generate immunological memory, the capacity for long-term, antigen-specific immunity against previously encountered pathogens. However, T-cell receptor (TCR)-independent activation, termed “bystander activation”, has also been found. Bystander-activated T cells can respond rapidly and secrete effector cytokines even in the absence of antigen stimulation. Recent studies have rehighlighted the importance of antigen-independent bystander activation of CD4⁺ T cells in infection clearance and autoimmune pathogenesis, suggesting the existence of a distinct innate-like immunological function performed by conventional T cells. In this review, we discuss the inflammatory mediators that activate bystander CD4⁺ T cells and the potential physiological roles of these cells during infection, autoimmunity, and cancer.Subject terms: T cells, CD4-positive T cells     

Glutathione Response after UVA Irradiation in Mitotic and Postmitotic Human Skin Fibroblasts and Keratinocytes

Abstract— Since Hayflick's pioneering work in the early sixties, human diploid fibroblasts have become a widely accepted in vitro model system. Recently, Bayreuther and co-workers extended this experimental approach showing that fibroblasts in culture resemble, in their design, the hemopoietic stem-cell differentiation system. They found that the chemical agent mitomycin C accelerates the differentiation pathway from mitotic to postmitotic fibroblasts. We measured the response of endogenous glutathione levels after UVA irradiation (320-400 nm) in mitotic and mitomycin C-induced postmitotic human skin fibroblasts and foreskin-derived keratinocytes. The initial levels in mitotic foreskin derived human fibroblasts were 14.4 nmol glutathione per mg protein, whereas a 30% higher value was obtained in matching foreskin-derived keratinocytes. Similiar elevated levels of this important intracellular free radical scavenging system were found in fibroblasts of a donor suffering from xeroderma pigmentosum. Furthermore, three to four times higher levels of glutathione in mitomycin C-treated mitotic fibroblasts have been determined. In mitotic skin fibroblasts, UVA irradiation resulted in a depletion of glutathione up to 90% following a fluence of 1.0 MJ/m²UVA radiation. Higher initial glutathione levels were found in keratinocytes and mitomycin C-treated skin fibroblasts. In these fibroblasts a 70% depletion was detected and a much lower depletion (10-20%) was seen in some keratinocyte cell lines following fluences up to 1.0 MJ/m². The depletion in skin fibroblasts was retained after 24 h following a fluence of 0.75 MJ/m²UVA light. In view of the fact that glutathione has been shown to be involved in a variety of metabolic processes and plays a role in cellular protection against UVA radiation, our results imply that the fibroblast differentiation system is a very useful tool to unravel the complex mechanism of UVA-induced oxidative stress.     

Accelerated Regeneration of ATP Level after Irradiation in Human Skin Fibroblasts by Coenzyme Q10

Human skin is exposed to a number of harmful agents of which the ultraviolet (UV) component of solar radiation is most important. UV‐induced damages include direct DNA lesions as well as oxidative damage in DNA, proteins and lipids caused by reactive oxygen species (ROS). Being the main site of ROS generation in the cell, mitochondria are particularly affected by photostress. The resulting mitochondrial dysfunction may have negative effects on many essential cellular processes. To counteract these effects, coenzyme Q₁₀ (CoQ₁₀) is used as a potent therapeutic in a number of diseases. We analyzed the mitochondrial respiration profile, the mitochondrial membrane potential and cellular ATP level in skin fibroblasts after irradiation. We observed an accelerated regeneration of cellular ATP level, a decrease in mitochondrial dysfunction as well as a preservation of the mitochondrial membrane potential after irradiation in human skin fibroblasts by treatment with CoQ₁₀. We conclude that the faster regeneration of the ATP level was achieved by a preservation of mitochondrial function by the addition of CoQ₁₀ and that the protective effect of CoQ₁₀ is primarily mediated via its antioxidative function. We suggest also that it might be further dependent on a stimulation of DNA repair enzymes by CoQ₁₀.     

Ex vivo Application of δ-Aminolevulinic Acid Induces High and Specific Porphyrin Levels in Human Skin Tumors: Possible Basis for Selective Photodynamic Therapy

Abstract— In photodynamic therapy with topically applied δ-aminolevulinic acid porphyrins are acting as photosensitiz-ers. The profile of porphyrin metabolites in normal or in neoplastic skin after administration of δ-aminolevulinic acid has not been determined in detail yet. Thus, to study porphyrin biosynthesis in human skin an organ culture model was developed. Explant pieces of normal skin, ker-atoacanthoma, and basal cell carcinoma were incubated with 1 niM δ-aminolevulinic acid for 36 h. Levels of δ-aminolevulinic acid, porphyrins and porphyrin metabolites were measured in tissues and supernatants. After incubation with δ-aminolevulinic acid, higher porphyrin levels were demonstrated in tumors as compared to normal skin. In supernatants, most of formed porphyrins, preferentially highly carboxylated porphyrin metabolites, were measured. The pattern of synthesized porphyrins differed between normal and neoplastic skin explants. In tissues of basal cell carcinomas protoporphyrin was preferentially shown and tissues of keratoacanthomas were characterized by a predominance of coproporphyrin as compared to normal skin. The results show that explant cultures offer an easy approach to examine the porphyrin biosynthesis of various tissues. The tumor-specific δ-aminolevulinic acid metabolism indicates additional porphyrin metabolites such as coproporphyrin apart from protoporphyrin as effective photosensitizers and may offer a novel approach to tumor-selective photodynamic damage.     

Radiofrequency Irradiation Attenuates High-Mobility Group Box 1 and Toll-like Receptor Activation in Ultraviolet B–Induced Skin Inflammation

Ultraviolet B (UVB) exposure activates various inflammatory molecules of keratinocytes in the epidermis layer. Such UVB-mediated skin inflammation leaves post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). Reports show a close relationship between PIH and high-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) and its receptors. General clinical treatments of PIH, such as oral medication and laser treatment, have reported side effects. Recent studies reported the effects of radiofrequency (RF) irradiation on restoring dermal collagen, modulating the dermal vasculature, and thickening the basement membrane. To validate how RF regulates the inflammatory molecules from UVB-irradiated keratinocytes, we used UVB-radiated keratinocytes and macrophages, as well as animal skin. In addition, we examined two cases of RF-irradiated skin inflammatory diseases. We validated the effects of RF irradiation on keratinocytes by measuring expression levels of HMGB1, Toll-like receptors (TLRs), and other inflammatory factors. The results show that the RF modulates UVB-radiated keratinocytes to secrete fewer inflammatory factors and also modulates the expression of macrophages from HMGB1, TLRs, and inflammatory factors. RF irradiation could alleviate inflammatory skin diseases in patients. RF irradiation can regulate the macrophage indirectly through modulating the keratinocyte and inflammatory molecules of macrophages reduced in vitro and in vivo. Although the study is limited by the low number of cases, it demonstrates that RF irradiation can regulate skin inflammation in patients.