Ⅱ型B族链球菌表面免疫相关蛋白基因的克隆和原核表达

目的重组表达Ⅱ型B族链球菌表面免疫相关蛋白(Surfaceimmunogenicprotein,SIP)基因,为进一步免疫学研究提供目标蛋白。方法用PCR的方法从GBSⅡ型标准株的基因组DNA中扩增出SIP基因,用T/A克隆法将其插入pMD18T载体,构建原核表达载体pET32aSIP,用BL21(DE3)/pET系统表达TrixSIP融合蛋白,SDSPAGE和质谱分析鉴定表达产物,并对表达蛋白进行初步纯化。结果PCR扩增产物经测序,证实与GenBank中Ⅰa/c型GBS的SIP的基因序列同源性为99%。SDSPAGE显示,经IPTG诱导后BL21(DE3)/pET32aSIP总蛋白中出现一条相对分子质量为66000的新蛋白带。质谱分析和蛋白质库的比较证实其为B族链球菌表面免疫相关蛋白(SIP)的可能性分数为74。结论已成功表达并初步纯化SIP,为SIP在细菌致病中的作用研究以及相关疫苗的制备奠定了基础。     

改进的蒽酮法检测肺炎链球菌荚膜多糖结合物中多糖浓度

目的改进检测肺炎链球菌荚膜多糖结合物中多糖浓度的蒽酮法。方法分别对蒽酮法中蒽酮的浓度和处理温度进行优化,并对改进的方法进行验证和重复性检测。结果适宜的蒽酮浓度为0·3g/300ml,处理温度为40℃,在检测肺炎链球菌多糖结合物原液中的多糖浓度时,标准曲线回归系数高,方法稳定,重现性好。结论改进的蒽酮法可以有效、准确、稳定地检测肺炎链球菌结合物多糖原液中的多糖浓度。     

肺炎链球菌荚膜多糖-破伤风类毒素结合疫苗两种免疫途径对小鼠抗体应答的比较

目的比较肺炎链球菌荚膜多糖-破伤风类毒素结合疫苗两种免疫途径对小鼠的抗体应答。方法选NIH小鼠,分别经皮下和腹腔途径免疫3次同等剂量的结合疫苗,每次间隔2周,用ELISA方法检测两种途径免疫小鼠的血清抗体滴度。结果结合疫苗经腹腔免疫后的抗体滴度优于皮下免疫。小鼠经腹腔免疫3次后,血清抗体的几何平均滴度分别是第1次免疫的6·6倍和3·5倍。结论结合疫苗经腹腔免疫较皮下免疫获得的抗体应答水平高。     

重组Thermus thermophilus DNA聚合酶表达纯化及其在RT-PCR中的应用

目的研究重组ThermusthermophilusDNA聚合酶的表达、纯化和应用。方法提取Thermusthermophilushb8基因组DNA作为模板,PCR扩增TthDNA聚合酶基因后,克隆至pET28a表达载体上,转化大肠杆菌BL21(DE3),经IPTG诱导表达,用His-BindQuickCartridge300纯化重组TthDNA聚合酶His-tag融合蛋白。提取Thermomonosporafusca总RNA,用一管法RT-PCR扩增E2cd基因,检测重组TthDNA聚合酶RT-PCR活性。结果大肠杆菌表达TthDNA聚合酶,分离出的电泳纯重组TthDNA聚合酶His-tag融合蛋白相对分子质量为94000,表达产量为200000U/L。一管法RT-PCR可扩增出850bp长度的E2cd基因。结论重组TthDNA聚合酶已成功地表达和纯化,并用于RT-PCR。     

Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus和Streptococcus thermophilus接种比例对Bifidobacterium lactis益生菌发酵乳品质的影响

将Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp.bulgaricus ND02(LB-ND02)和Streptococcus thermophilus ND03(ST-ND03)按1∶1、1∶10、1∶100、1∶1000接种于脱脂乳中,同时接入益生菌Bifidobacterium lactis V9(B.lactis V9,接种量为2.0×107g-1),于42℃进行发酵。通过对发酵及贮藏过程中发酵乳指标的测定,评价LB-ND02和ST-ND03的接种比例对发酵乳品质的影响。结果表明,随着LB-ND02接种比例减小,凝乳时间显著延长,B.lactis V9活菌数显著提高。4℃贮藏28 d后,随LB-ND02接种比例减小,B.lactis V9存活率差异显著,后酸化也显著减弱。研究发现,LB-ND02和ST-ND03的接种比例,显著影响发酵乳的发酵时间、B.lactis V9活菌数、后酸化及黏度。     

In-Situ Investigation on Nanoscopic Biomechanics of Streptococcus mutans at Low pH Citric Acid Environments Using an AFM Fluid Cell

Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) is widely regarded as the main cause of human dental caries via three main virulence factors: adhesion, acidogenicity, and aciduricity. Citric acid is one of the antibiotic agents that can inhibit the virulence capabilities of S. mutans. A full understanding of the acidic resistance mechanisms (ARMs) causing bacteria to thrive in citrate transport is still elusive. We propose atomic force microscopy (AFM) equipped with a fluid cell to study the S. mutans ARMs via surface nanomechanical properties at citric acid pH 3.3, 2.3, and 1.8. Among these treatments, at pH 1.8, the effect of the citric acid shock in cells is demonstrated through a significantly low number of high adhesion zones, and a noticeable reduction in adhesion forces. Consequently, this study paves the way to understand that S. mutans ARMs are associated with the variation of the number of adhesion zones on the cell surface, which is influenced by citrate and proton transport. The results are expected to be useful in developing antibiotics or drugs involving citric acid for dental plaque treatment.     

SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein and Mouse Coronavirus Inhibit Biofilm Formation by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus

The presence of co-infections or superinfections with bacterial pathogens in COVID-19 patients is associated with poor outcomes, including increased morbidity and mortality. We hypothesized that SARS-CoV-2 and its components interact with the biofilms generated by commensal bacteria, which may contribute to co-infections. This study employed crystal violet staining and particle-tracking microrheology to characterize the formation of biofilms by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus that commonly cause secondary bacterial pneumonia. Microrheology analyses suggested that these biofilms were inhomogeneous soft solids, consistent with their dynamic characteristics. Biofilm formation by both bacteria was significantly inhibited by co-incubation with recombinant SARS-CoV-2 spike S1 subunit and both S1 + S2 subunits, but not with S2 extracellular domain nor nucleocapsid protein. Addition of spike S1 and S2 antibodies to spike protein could partially restore bacterial biofilm production. Furthermore, biofilm formation in vitro was also compromised by live murine hepatitis virus, a related beta-coronavirus. Supporting data from LC-MS-based proteomics of spike–biofilm interactions revealed differential expression of proteins involved in quorum sensing and biofilm maturation, such as the AI-2E family transporter and LuxS, a key enzyme for AI-2 biosynthesis. Our findings suggest that these opportunistic pathogens may egress from biofilms to resume a more virulent planktonic lifestyle during coronavirus infections. The dispersion of pathogens from biofilms may culminate in potentially severe secondary infections with poor prognosis. Further detailed investigations are warranted to establish bacterial biofilms as risk factors for secondary pneumonia in COVID-19 patients.     

搅拌与混合对兽疫链球菌发酵生产透明质酸的影响

研究了透明质酸的流变学特性以及搅拌和混合对兽疫链球菌发酵生产透明质酸的影响。结果表明：透明质酸溶液属于典型的非牛顿凯松流体;搅拌转速和透明质酸浓度对气液传氧速率有很大影响;在较高的搅拌速率下发酵时可以得到较高的透明质酸产量,650 r·min^-1时透明质酸产量为4.1 g·L^-1,产率系数为0.08 g·g^-1;用有效搅拌模型分析发酵过程发现,只有在高搅拌转速时发酵体系才处于全部混合状态。     

Cloning and Characterization of Surface-Localized α-Enolase of Streptococcus iniae,an Effective Protective Antigen in Mice

Streptococcus iniae is a major fish pathogen that can also cause human bacteremia, cellulitis and meningitis. Screening for and identification of protective antigens plays an important role in developing therapies against S. iniae infections. In this study, we indicated that the α-enolase of S. iniae was not only distributed in the cytoplasm and associated to cell walls, but was also secreted to the bacterial cell surface. The functional identity of the purified recombinant α-enolase protein was verified by its ability to catalyze the conversion of 2-phosphoglycerate (2-PGE) to phosphoenolpyruvate (PEP), and both the recombinant and native proteins interacted with human plasminogen. The rabbit anti-rENO serum blockade assay shows that α-enolase participates in S. iniae adhesion to and invasion of BHK-21 cells. In addition, the recombinant α-enolase can confer effective protection against S. iniae infection in mice, which suggests that α-enolase has potential as a vaccine candidate in mammals. We conclude that S. iniae α-enolase is a moonlighting protein that also associates with the bacterial outer surface and functions as a protective antigen in mice.