A FACTOR FROM GRANULOSA CELLS CAN STIMULATE OOCYTE TISSUE PLASMINOGEN ACTIVATOR ACTIVITY

Several studies indicate that substances synthesized by granulosa cells are capableof regulating oocyte activity. We have studied the effect of factors synthesized by gran-ulosa cells on tPA activity of denuded oocytes using a co- culture system. The resultsshow that an FSH- dependent factor(s) synthesized by granulosa cells (but not by theca-interstitial cells) is capable of stimulating tPA activity of denuded oocytes. This findingis important for understanding hormonal regulation of oocyte tPA activity by mediatorssynthesized in granulosa cells.     

Synthesis and Expression of a Gene From Kringle-2 Domain of Tissue Plasminogen Activator in E. coli

The DNA fragment corresponding to the tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) sequence 174-262 (Kringle-2 domain) has been synthesized by using the solid phase phosphotriester method. The Kringle-2 domain of human tPA was expressed in Escherichia colt by secretion into the periplasmic space using the Lpp-Lac promoter and PIN-Ⅲ OmpA2 signal sequence. About two thirds of the expression product was secreted into the periplasmic space , and purified with ammonium sulfate fractionation, affinity chro-matography on Lysine-Sepharose, and FPLC-Mono Q exchange chromatography. The amino acid composition observed from the Kringle-2 purified from E. coli is identical with that expected for the 174-262 fragment of human tPA. Radio binding assay shows that the recombinant Kringle-2 domain possesses the activity of fibrin binding.     

高效液相色谱-串联质谱法测定小鼠组织中的新型抗心力衰竭化合物AF-HF001

建立了基于高效液相色谱-质谱联用技术的新型抗心力衰竭化合物AF-HF001在小鼠组织中的测定方法,并考察了其在小鼠体内的组织分布。采用液-液萃取对样品进行预处理,以Thermo Hypersil Gold C18色谱柱进行分离,流动相为乙腈-0.1%甲酸水溶液,梯度洗脱,采用选择性反应监测(SRM)正离子模式检测分析物。小鼠组织中AF-HF001含量在0.5~10μg/mL范围内线性关系良好(r>0.996),在加标量为1.5,4,10μg/mL的组织样品中,提取回收率大于58%,基质效应在100.38%~109.99%之间,日内和日间精密度RSD均小于15%。该方法为AF-HF001的体内分布研究及进一步药物研发提供了依据。初步结果表明,该化合物能够迅速到达心脏并迅速代谢,主要分布在肝脏组织中,其他组织中分布较少。     

Microscale sample deposition onto hydrophobic target plates for trace level detection of neuropeptides in brain tissue by MALDI-MS

A sample preparation method that combines a modified target plate with a nanoscale reversed-phase column (nanocolumn) was developed for detection of neuropeptides by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS). A gold-coated MALDI plate was modified with an octadecanethiol (ODT) self-assembled monolayer to create a hydrophobic surface that could concentrate peptide samples into a approximately 200-500-microm diameter spot. The spot sizes generated were comparable to those obtained for a substrate patterned with 200-microm hydrophilic spots on a hydrophobic substrate. The sample spots on the ODT-coated plate were 100-fold smaller than those formed on an unmodified gold plate with a 1-microl sample and generated 10 to 50 times higher mass sensitivity for peptide standards by MALDI-TOF MS. When the sample was deposited on an ODT-modified plate from a nanocolumn, the detection limit for peptides was as low as 20 pM for 5-microl samples corresponding to 80 amol deposited. This technique was used to analyze extracts of microwave-fixed tissue from rat brain striatum. Ninety-eight putative peptides were detected including several that had masses matching neuropeptides expected in this brain region such as substance P, rimorphin, and neurotensin. Twenty-three peptides had masses that matched peaks detected by capillary liquid chromatography with electrospray ionization MS.     

Microrobotics and MEMS-based fabrication techniques for scaffold-based tissue engineering

Scaffold based tissue engineering strategies use cells, biomolecules and a scaffold to promote the repair and regeneration of tissues. Although scaffold-based tissue engineering approaches are being actively developed, most are still experimental, and it is not yet clear what defines an ideal scaffold/cell construct. Solid free form fabrication (SFF) techniques can precisely control matrix architecture (size, shape, interconnectivity, branching, geometry and orientation). The SFF methods enable the fabrication of scaffolds with various designs and material compositions, thus providing a control of mechanical properties, biological effects and degradation kinetics. This paper reviews the application of micro-robotics and MEMS-based fabrication techniques for scaffold design and fabrication. It also presents a novel robotic technique to fabricate scaffold/cell constructs for tissue engineering by the assembly of microscopic building blocks.     

Alkaloid production by callous tissue cultures of Cereus peruvianus (Cactaceae)

The morphologically undifferentiated cells of nonregenerant callous tissue of Cereus peruvianus cultured in the original medium and in medium supplemented with tyrosine were used as an alkaloid source. Comparison of alkaloid production by C. peruvianus plants and by callous tissues indicated that alkaloid levels were almost twice as high in callous tissues as in shoots of C. peruvianus plants. The ratio of alkaloid concentration between mature plant and morphologically und ifferentiated cells of callous tissue was 1∶1.7. A relationship between culture medium containing tyrosine and alkaloid production was also observed in the callous tissues of C. peruvianus. Since increased alkaloid production may be induced by additional factors such as tyrosine, increasing levels of tyrosine or other conditions of the culture medium may be considered factors for inducing higher alkaloid production by C. peruvianus callous tissues.     

CPP/PLLA软骨组织工程支架复合材料制备及其性能表征

采用溶媒浇铸/粒子滤取技术与气体发泡相结合的方法制备了三维、连通、微孔网状结构的CPP/PLLA软骨组织工程支架复合材料.测试了CPP/PLLA软骨组织工程支架复合材料的物理、力学性能并借助扫描电镜对其微结构进行了观察.结果表明,支架复合材料的初始物理、力学性能和微结构满足软骨组织工程对其支架材料的要求.     

何首乌块根愈伤组织培养

探讨了何首乌组织培养的快繁技术,为优良品种的快速繁殖并进一步提取、开发有用次生代谢物奠定基础.本文采用何首乌的块根为原料,以MS(Murashige and Skoog)培养基为基本培养基,附加不同的植物生长调节剂,筛选何首乌愈伤组织生长的最佳条件和激素组合.结果表明:不同消毒剂及其组合对何首乌块根进行消毒,70%的酒精 0.1%HgCl2具有很好的消毒作用;诱导何首乌块根产生愈伤组织的最佳激素配比是2,4-D 0.5 mg.L-1 IAA 3.0mg.L-1 6-BA 0.1mg.L-1,且这三种激素的作用主次为2,4-D>IAA>6-BA.     

山苍子带芽茎段的组织培养

以山苍子(Litseacubeba)带芽茎段作为外植体进行组织培养实验。实验以MS为基本培养基,按不同比例添加激素,配制成3种培养基:MS+2,4-D0.5mg/L+6-BA2.0mg/L,MS+2,4-D1.0mg/L+6-BA2.0mg/L,MS+2,4-D0.5mg/L+6-BA3.0mg/L,MS+2,4-D1.0mg/L+6-BA3.0mg/L,MS培养基作为空白对照,在暗培养和光照培养条件下进行愈伤组织和芽的诱导分化。结果显示:MS+2,4-D1.0mg/L+6-BA2.0mg/L为诱导愈伤组织的最好培养基,诱导率最高,达55.6%;MS+2,4-D0.5mg/L+6-BA3.0mg/L为最好的萌芽培养基,萌芽率最高,达60%;MS+2,4-D1.0mg/L+6-BA3.0mg/L为最好的丛生芽增殖培养基,增殖系数达8±1.4。     

龙牙蕉离体培养与植株再生的研究

为龙牙蕉短期内能获得大量种苗,应用离体培养技术进行种苗快繁,获得龙牙蕉(Musaspp.Longyajiao)吸芽离体培养试管植株,在MS+6 BA8mg·L-1+ADS30mg·L-1培养基中,诱导不定芽的分化效果较好,且生长正常.不定芽在1/2MS+6 BA2-3mg·L-1+NAA0 1mg·L-1培养基中诱导生根.在假根移植中,组培苗全部移栽成活.