PCSK9 Induces Tissue Factor Expression by Activation of TLR4/NFkB Signaling

Proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin 9 (PCSK9) increases LDL cholesterol (C) concentration by accelerating the hepatic degradation of the LDL receptor (R) thus promoting atherogenesis. The molecule, however, also exerts proinflammatory effects independent of circulating LDL-C by enhancing local cytokine production and activation of NFkB, a process that might involve Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), a crucial component of the innate immunity system. Tissue factor (TF), a glycoprotein which plays an essential role in coagulation and inflammation, is rapidly induced by circulating monocytes stimulated by proinflammatory agents through NFkB-dependent mechanisms. The aims of our study were (1) to assess whether PCSK9 may induce monocytic TF expression and (2) to evaluate whether the TLR4/NFkB signaling pathway may contribute to that effect. Experiments were carried out in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), THP-1 cells, and HEK293 cells transfected with plasmids encoding the human TLR4 complex. PCSK9 increased procoagulant activity (PCA), mRNA and TF protein expression in both PBMCs and THP-1 cultures. Pre-treatment with inhibitors of TLR4/NFkB signaling such as LPS-RS, CLI-095, and BAY 11-7082, downregulated PCSK9-induced TF expression. A similar effect was obtained by incubating cell cultures with anti-PCSK9 human monoclonal antibody. In TLR4-HEK293 cells, PCSK9 activated the TLR4/NFkB signaling pathway to an extent comparable to LPS, the specific agonist of TLR4s and quantitative confocal microscopy documented the colocalization of PCSK9 and TLR4s. In conclusion, PCSK9 induces TF expression through activation of TLR4/NFkB signaling.     

PCSK9 Imperceptibly Affects Chemokine Receptor Expression In Vitro and In Vivo

Proprotein convertase subtilin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) is a protease secreted mainly by hepatocytes and in lesser quantities by intestines, pancreas, and vascular cells. Over the years, this protease has gained importance in the field of cardiovascular biology due to its regulatory action on the low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR). However, recently, it has also been shown that PCSK9 acts independent of LDLR to cause vascular inflammation and increase the severity of several cardiovascular disorders. We hypothesized that PCSK9 affects the expression of chemokine receptors, major mediators of inflammation, to influence cardiovascular health. However, using overexpression of PCSK9 in murine models in vivo and PCSK9 stimulation of myeloid and vascular cells in vitro did not reveal influences of PCSK9 on the expression of certain chemokine receptors that are known to be involved in the development and progression of atherosclerosis and vascular inflammation. Hence, we conclude that the inflammatory effects of PCSK9 are not associated with the here investigated chemokine receptors and additional research is required to elucidate which mechanisms mediate PCSK9 effects independent of LDLR.     

Lipocalin-2基因表达产物对人胚肾细胞增殖的影响

目的构建Lipocalin-2(Lcn-2)基因真核表达质粒PL-2,并检测其及前期原核表达的重组Lcn-2蛋白对人胚肾细胞HEK293增殖的影响。方法利用RT-PCR从鼠巨噬细胞RAW264.7中扩增Lcn-2基因,克隆入真核表达质粒pEGFP-C1中,构建重组质粒PL-2。转染HEK293细胞,通过荧光观察和RT-PCR鉴定Lcn-2基因的表达。将重组质粒PL-2和前期原核表达的重组Lcn-2蛋白作用于HEK293细胞,通过MTT法检测细胞增殖情况,Westernblot法检测细胞增殖核抗原(PCNA)的表达。结果重组真核表达质粒PL-2经酶切和测序鉴定,证明构建正确。经荧光观察和RT-PCR鉴定,转染重组质粒PL-2的HEK293细胞中有Lcn-2基因的表达。加入重组Lcn-2蛋白后,HEK293细胞较对照组明显增殖,细胞中PCNA的表达也较对照组明显升高,而重组质粒PL-2对HEK293细胞增殖以及细胞中PCNA的表达均无影响。结论已成功构建了Lcn-2基因真核表达质粒,其对HEK293细胞的增殖无影响,而原核表达的重组Lcn-2蛋白对HEK293细胞的增殖有一定的促进作用,推测Lcn-2基因的表达产物可能通过与细胞膜受体结合促进HEK293细胞的增殖。     

Exploring Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin 9 (PCSK9) Autoproteolysis Process by Molecular Simulations: Hints for Drug Design

Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin 9 (PCSK9) is a notable target for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia because it regulates the population of the low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR) on liver cells. The PCSK9 zymogen is a serine protease that spontaneously undergoes a double self-cleavage step. Available X-ray structures depict the PCSK9 mature state, but the atomic details of the zymogen state of the enzyme are still unknown. Additionally, why the protease activity of PCSK9 is blocked after the second autoprocessing step remains unclear, as this deviates from other members of the PCSK family. By performing constant-pH molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, we investigated the protonation state of the catalytic triad of PCSK9 and found that it strongly influences the catalytic properties of the enzyme. Moreover, we determined the final step of the maturation process by classical and steered MD simulations. This study could facilitate the identification of ligands capable of interfering with the PCSK9 maturation process.     

人Makorin环指蛋白1基因沉默对HEK293细胞的影响

目的探讨特异性抑制人Makorin环指蛋白1(MKRN1)基因的表达对HEK293细胞的影响。方法用脂质体将前期筛选出的含最有效干扰序列的人MKRN1基因shRNA真核表达质粒,转染至HEK293细胞中,观察其对人端粒酶逆转录酶(hTERT)基因mRNA转录水平、蛋白表达水平及细胞增殖的影响。结果人MKRN1基因shRNA真核表达质粒转染HEK293细胞后,在mRNA和蛋白水平均能明显上调细胞hTERT基因的表达,且细胞明显增殖。结论抑制HEK293细胞中人MKRN1基因的表达,可导致hTERT基因mRNA转录水平和蛋白表达水平上调,并促进细胞增殖。     

人Makorin环指蛋白1基因shRNA真核表达质粒的构建及鉴定

目的构建人Makorin环指蛋白1(MKRN1)基因shRNA真核表达质粒,并检测其对HEK293细胞MKRN1基因表达的影响。方法设计并合成特异性针对人MKRN1基因的小干扰片段,定向克隆至带有卡那霉素抗性基因和绿色荧光蛋白基因的真核表达载体pGenesil-1中,对重组质粒进行酶切鉴定及DNA序列分析,并用脂质体将其转染到HEK293细胞中,观察其对细胞MKRN1基因mRNA转录和蛋白表达水平的影响。结果经酶切鉴定和序列分析证明,3个人MKRN1基因shRNA真核表达质粒及其阴性对照质粒构建正确,转染HEK293细胞后,3个shRNA真核表达质粒在mRNA水平对细胞MKRN1基因的抑制率分别为52.4%、26.2%和42.9%,在蛋白水平对细胞MKRN1基因的抑制率分别为69.1%、27.9%和50.0%。结论已成功构建了人MKRN1基因的shRNA真核表达质粒,为进一步研究MKRN1基因的功能及其与人端粒酶逆转录酶的关系奠定了基础。     

UHRF2不同结构域缺失突变体的真核表达

目的构建UHRF2不同结构域缺失突变体,并在HEK293细胞中表达。方法根据UHRF2不同结构域位置特征,构建5种不同结构域缺失突变体;以重组质粒pCMV-3xFlag-UHRF2为模板,PCR法直接扩增△UBL、△RING和△YDG+△RING编码基因,重叠PCR法扩增△PHD和△YDG编码基因,定向克隆至pCMV-3xFlag真核表达载体中,构建重组表达质粒,转染HEK293细胞,Western blot鉴定重组蛋白的表达。结果 UHRF2的结构域缺失体△UBL、△PHD的上游和下游及上下游合并、△YDG的上游和下游及上下游合并、△RING和△YDG+△RING的PCR产物分别可见2 018、987、1 152、2 272、1 232、629、1 827、2 163和1 287 bp的特异条带;UHRF2各结构域缺失体的重组表达质粒经双酶切和测序鉴定,证明构建正确;重组质粒转染HEK293细胞表达的重组蛋白大小均与理论值相符。结论成功在HEK293细胞中表达了UHRF2不同结构域缺失突变体,为进一步研究UHRF2各结构域的功能及其与其他蛋白质的相互作用位点奠定了基础。     

Whole Exome Sequencing Identifies a Heterozygous Variant in the Cav1.3 Gene CACNA1D Associated with Familial Sinus Node Dysfunction and Focal Idiopathic Epilepsy

Cav1.3 voltage-gated L-type calcium channels (LTCCs) are involved in cardiac pacemaking, hearing and hormone secretion, but are also expressed postsynaptically in neurons. So far, homozygous loss of function mutations in CACNA1D encoding the Cav1.3 α₁-subunit are described in congenital sinus node dysfunction and deafness. In addition, germline mutations in CACNA1D have been linked to neurodevelopmental syndromes including epileptic seizures, autism, intellectual disability and primary hyperaldosteronism. Here, a three-generation family with a syndromal phenotype of sinus node dysfunction, idiopathic epilepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is investigated. Whole genome sequencing and functional heterologous expression studies were used to identify the disease-causing mechanisms in this novel syndromal disorder. We identified a heterozygous non-synonymous variant (p.Arg930His) in the CACNA1D gene that cosegregated with the combined clinical phenotype in an autosomal dominant manner. Functional heterologous expression studies showed that the CACNA1D variant induces isoform-specific alterations of Cav1.3 channel gating: a gain of ion channel function was observed in the brain-specific short CACNA1D isoform (Cav1.3_S), whereas a loss of ion channel function was seen in the long (Cav1.3_L) isoform. The combined gain-of-function (GOF) and loss-of-function (LOF) induced by the R930H variant are likely to be associated with the rare combined clinical and syndromal phenotypes in the family. The GOF in the Cav1.3_S variant with high neuronal expression is likely to result in epilepsy, whereas the LOF in the long Cav1.3_L variant results in sinus node dysfunction.     

HIV-1 DNA疫苗的构建及免疫原性

目的构建稳定表达HIV-1Gag-Pol蛋白的DNA疫苗,提高目的基因的表达效率。方法对HIV-1野生型Gag-Pol基因序列进行优化,使用本室构建的表达载体VR,构建重组质粒VR-GPCINS。将构建的重组质粒VR-GPCINS转染HEK293细胞,Western blot鉴定表达产物。用构建的DNA疫苗免疫BALB/c小鼠,Western blot检测体液免疫反应。结果成功构建能稳定高效表达HIV-1Gag-Pol蛋白的VR-GPCINS质粒,Western blot在免疫小鼠的血清中检测到抗p24的特异性抗体。结论含优化Gag-Pol基因序列的质粒DNA疫苗VR-GPCINS在细胞表达和体液免疫方面均明显优于含野生型Gag-Pol基因序列的质粒DNA疫苗VR-GP。     

PCSK9 Affects Astrocyte Cholesterol Metabolism and Reduces Neuron Cholesterol Supplying In Vitro: Potential Implications in Alzheimer’s Disease

The Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 9 (PCSK9) involvement in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is poorly investigated. We evaluated the in vitro PCSK9 modulation of astrocyte cholesterol metabolism and neuronal cholesterol supplying, which is fundamental for neuronal functions. Moreover, we investigated PCSK9 neurotoxic effects. In human astrocytoma cells, PCSK9 reduced cholesterol content (−20%; p < 0.05), with a greater effect in presence of beta amyloid peptide (Aβ) (−37%; p < 0.01). PCSK9 increased cholesterol synthesis and reduced the uptake of apoE-HDL-derived cholesterol (−36%; p < 0.0001), as well as the LDL receptor (LDLR) and the apoE receptor 2 (ApoER2) expression (−66% and −31%, respectively; p < 0.01). PCSK9 did not modulate ABCA1- and ABCG1-cholesterol efflux, ABCA1 levels, or membrane cholesterol. Conversely, ABCA1 expression and activity, as well as membrane cholesterol, were reduced by Aβ (p < 0.05). In human neuronal cells, PCSK9 reduced apoE-HDL-derived cholesterol uptake (−41%; p < 0.001) and LDLR/apoER2 expression (p < 0.05). Reduced cholesterol internalization occurred also in PCSK9-overexpressing neurons exposed to an astrocyte-conditioned medium (−39%; p < 0.001). PCSK9 reduced neuronal cholesterol content overall (−29%; p < 0.05) and increased the Aβ-induced neurotoxicity (p < 0.0001). Our data revealed an interfering effect of PCSK9, in cooperation with Aβ, on brain cholesterol metabolism leading to neuronal cholesterol reduction, a potentially deleterious effect. PCSK9 also exerted a neurotoxic effect, and thus represents a potential pharmacological target in AD.     

牙本质基质蛋白1功能片段的融合表达及其胞内定位

目的构建含单核苷酸多态性(Single nucleotide polymorphism,SNP)位点不同碱基的37 kD的N-牙本质基质蛋白1(Dentin matrix protein 1,DMP1)和全长DMP1基因重组表达质粒,并分析重组蛋白在HEK293细胞中的表达及定位。方法利用定点突变改造DMP1基因,获得DMP1基因的SNP rs10019009的不同基因型,将含SNP位点不同碱基的37 kD N-DMP1和全长DMP1基因定向克隆入含增强型绿色荧光蛋白(Enhanced green fluorescent protein,EGFP)的质粒pcDNA3.1-EGFP中,构建重组质粒pcDNA3.1-DMP1-EGFP,通过脂质体法瞬时转染HEK293细胞,荧光显微镜观察重组融合蛋白DMP1-EGFP的表达及胞内定位。结果 DNA测序结果表明,定点突变后的DMP1基因的碱基序列与设计序列完全一致;PCR和DNA测序显示重组质粒pcDNA3.1-DMP1-EGFP构建正确;融合蛋白DMP1-EGFP在HEK293细胞中主要表达于细胞胞浆中。结论成功构建了含rs10019009-SNP位点不同碱基的37 kD的N-DMP1和全长DMP1基因重组表达质粒,并在HEK293细胞的胞浆中有效表达,为进一步研究DMP1基因的功能奠定了基础。     

嵌合泛素连接酶TrCP-CC及其突变体△F-CC重组腺病毒的构建及鉴定

目的构建嵌合泛素连接酶TrCP-CC及其突变体△F-CC的重组腺病毒,并检测其表达。方法采用PCR和重叠PCR法构建真核表达质粒Migr1-TrCP-CC-HA和Migr1-△F-CC-HA,以此为模板,通过PCR将其克隆至穿梭质粒pAd-Track-CMV,构建重组腺病毒穿梭质粒pAdTrack-TrCP-CC和pAdTrack-△F-CC,再与骨架载体pAdeasy-1经同源重组得到重组腺病毒质粒pAd-TrCP-CC和pAd-△F-CC,转染HEK293细胞进行包装扩增,得到重组腺病毒Ad-TrCP-CC和Ad-△F-CC,测定其滴度,并经RT-PCR检测目的基因的转录水平。结果经酶切和测序证实重组腺病毒质粒pAd-TrCP-CC和pAd-△F-CC构建正确,经HEK293细胞包装后显微镜下可观察到绿色荧光,病毒滴度分别为2.5×109和1.0×109pfu/L,经RT-PCR检测目的基因可有效表达。结论已成功构建重组腺病毒Ad-TrCP-CC和Ad-△F-CC,并在HEK293细胞中成功表达,为进一步研究其靶向融合蛋白Bcr-Abl泛素化和降解的机制奠定了基础。     

PCSK9 Biology and Its Role in Atherothrombosis

It is now about 20 years since the first case of a gain-of-function mutation involving the as-yet-unknown actor in cholesterol homeostasis, proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9), was described. It was soon clear that this protein would have been of huge scientific and clinical value as a therapeutic strategy for dyslipidemia and atherosclerosis-associated cardiovascular disease (CVD) management. Indeed, PCSK9 is a serine protease belonging to the proprotein convertase family, mainly produced by the liver, and essential for metabolism of LDL particles by inhibiting LDL receptor (LDLR) recirculation to the cell surface with the consequent upregulation of LDLR-dependent LDL-C levels. Beyond its effects on LDL metabolism, several studies revealed the existence of additional roles of PCSK9 in different stages of atherosclerosis, also for its ability to target other members of the LDLR family. PCSK9 from plasma and vascular cells can contribute to the development of atherosclerotic plaque and thrombosis by promoting platelet activation, leukocyte recruitment and clot formation, also through mechanisms not related to systemic lipid changes. These results further supported the value for the potential cardiovascular benefits of therapies based on PCSK9 inhibition. Actually, the passive immunization with anti-PCSK9 antibodies, evolocumab and alirocumab, is shown to be effective in dramatically reducing the LDL-C levels and attenuating CVD. While monoclonal antibodies sequester circulating PCSK9, inclisiran, a small interfering RNA, is a new drug that inhibits PCSK9 synthesis with the important advantage, compared with PCSK9 mAbs, to preserve its pharmacodynamic effects when administrated every 6 months. Here, we will focus on the major understandings related to PCSK9, from its discovery to its role in lipoprotein metabolism, involvement in atherothrombosis and a brief excursus on approved current therapies used to inhibit its action.     

高表达转录因子ZNF191基因的慢病毒颗粒的构建及鉴定

目的构建转录因子ZNF191基因的慢病毒颗粒,为进一步研究ZNF191的生物学功能及其在肿瘤基因治疗方面的应用奠定基础。方法从HEK293细胞中提取总RNA,RT-PCR扩增ZNF191基因,亚克隆至pLVX-AcGFP-N1质粒中,经酶切及DNA测序鉴定正确后,将含有ZNF191基因的重组质粒pLVX-ZNF191结合辅助质粒转染HEK293T细胞,包装重组慢病毒,Western blot检测感染的293T细胞内ZNF191蛋白的表达。结果酶切及测序鉴定pLVX-ZNF191质粒构建正确,Western blot检测重组慢病毒能显著提高293T细胞的ZNF191蛋白表达水平。结论已成功构建了ZNF191基因重组慢病毒表达载体pLVX-ZNF191,为进一步研究ZNF191的生物学功能及肿瘤的基因治疗奠定了基础。     

Common and Rare PCSK9 Variants Associated with Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Levels and the Risk of Diabetes Mellitus: A Mendelian Randomization Study

PCSK9 is a candidate locus for low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels. The cause–effect relationship between LDL-C levels and diabetes mellitus (DM) has been suggested to be mechanism-specific. To identify the role of PCSK9 and genome-wide association study (GWAS)-significant variants in LDL-C levels and the risk of DM by using Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis, a total of 75,441 Taiwan Biobank (TWB) participants was enrolled for a GWAS to determine common and rare PCSK9 variants and their associations with LDL-C levels. MR studies were also conducted to determine the association of PCSK9 variants and LDL-C GWAS-associated variants with DM. A regional plot association study with conditional analysis of the PCSK9 locus revealed that PCSK9 rs10788994, rs557211, rs565436, and rs505151 exhibited genome-wide significant associations with serum LDL-C levels. Imputation data revealed that three rare nonsynonymous mutations—namely, rs151193009, rs768846693, and rs757143429—exhibited genome-wide significant association with LDL-C levels. A stepwise regression analysis indicated that seven variants exhibited independent associations with LDL-C levels. On the basis of two-stage least squares regression (2SLS), MR analyses conducted using weighted genetic risk scores (WGRSs) of seven PCSK9 variants or WGRSs of 41 LDL-C GWAS-significant variants revealed significant association with prevalent DM (p = 0.0098 and 5.02 × 10⁻⁷, respectively), which became nonsignificant after adjustment for LDL-C levels. A sensitivity analysis indicated no violation of the exclusion restriction assumption regarding the influence of LDL-C-level-determining genotypes on the risk of DM. Common and rare PCSK9 variants are independently associated with LDL-C levels in the Taiwanese population. The results of MR analyses executed using genetic instruments based on WGRSs derived from PCSK9 variants or LDL-C GWAS-associated variants demonstrate an inverse association between LDL-C levels and DM.     

RNA聚合酶Ⅱ转录的ALU序列对HEK293细胞凋亡的影响

目的探讨RNA聚合酶Ⅱ转录的ALU序列对人胚肾293(HEK293)细胞凋亡的影响以及干扰素(IFN)在此机制中的作用。方法取对数生长期的HEK293细胞,分为6组,ALU-293组(瞬时转染重组质粒pcDNA3.1-ALU)、pcDNA3.1-293组[瞬时转染空质粒pcDNA3.1(-),作为阴性对照]、Poly I∶C-293组[瞬时转染dsRNA的多聚肌苷胞苷酸(Poly I∶C),作为阳性对照]、IFNβ-293组(加入1.65×104 U IFNβ,作为阳性对照)、空白对照组(未经处理的HEK293细胞)和HBs-293组(瞬时转染重组质粒pcDNA3.1-HBs),转染后48 h,采用MTT法检测细胞的增殖活性;Cellular DNA Fragmentation ELISA和DNA Ladder法检测细胞的凋亡情况;Real-time PCR检测细胞中IFNβ基因mRNA的水平。结果瞬时转染重组质粒pcDNA3.1-ALU能够抑制HEK293细胞增殖,并促使其凋亡,且细胞中IFNβmRNA的水平显著上调。结论 RNA聚合酶Ⅱ转录的ALU序列能够通过激活干扰素系统来诱导细胞凋亡。     

重组hTRAIL腺病毒载体的构建及鉴定

目的构建表达hTRAIL基因的重组腺病毒载体。方法以重组质粒pThioHisA-TRAIL中提取的TRAIL基因为模板,采用PCR法扩增基因片段。将扩增的基因片段插入穿梭质粒pShuttle-CMV,并转化大肠肝菌DH5α。筛选重组质粒pShuttle-CMV-TRAIL,电转化已转化了pAdEasy-1的BJ5183细胞。筛选重组腺病毒质粒pAdEasy-TRAIL,用Lipofectamine转染293细胞,制备携带人全长TRAIL基因的重组复制缺陷型腺病毒(Ad-TRAIL)。氯化铯密度梯度离心法纯化Ad-TRAIL病毒颗粒,并测定病毒滴度。采用RT-PCR法检测TRAIL基因在293细胞中的转录。以Ad-TRAIL转染YTMLC细胞,采用免疫荧光法和流式细胞术检测TRAIL基因的表达。结果纯化后的Ad-TRAIL病毒颗粒数为2.77×1012VP/ml,感染性滴度为109.5(3.2×109)CCID50/ml。经RT-PCR扩增出约843bp的基因片段,与目的片段大小一致。流式细胞术和免疫荧光法均检测到TRAIL在YTMLC细胞中的表达,表达产物主要存在于细胞质中。结论已成功构建了表达hTRAIL重组腺病毒载体,为肿瘤的基因治疗提供了依据。     

人巨细胞病毒糖蛋白gB基因重组腺病毒载体的构建及包装

目的构建携带有人巨细胞病毒(HCMV)糖蛋白gB基因的重组腺病毒载体,并在HEK293细胞中进行包装。方法将gB基因克隆至穿梭质粒Track-CMV,构建重组质粒Track-CMV/gB,亚克隆至转移载体pAD-Easy-1,构建重组质粒pAD-Easy-1/gB,将该重组骨架质粒转染HEK293细胞,利用HEK293细胞产生重组腺病毒。空斑法及PCR法挑选重组病毒,荧光显微镜观察标志蛋白(绿色荧光蛋白)的表达,利用噬斑法检测病毒滴度。结果重组腺病毒载体经酶切鉴定证明构建正确,转染重组腺病毒载体的HEK293细胞经PCR扩增,可见约700bp的目的基因片段,荧光显微镜观察可见绿色荧光蛋白表达,空斑试验检测病毒滴度为2×106PFU/ml。结论已成功构建了含有gB基因的重组腺病毒载体,为进一步研制重组腺病毒载体HCMV疫苗提供了条件。     

小鼠Hes1基因过表达逆转录病毒载体的构建及其在小鼠Lin~-造血细胞中的表达

目的构建过表达Hes1基因的逆转录病毒载体,并通过感染相对原始的小鼠Lin-造血细胞检测其感染效率。方法通过RT-PCR法从B6小鼠骨髓细胞中扩增Hes1基因功能区,将扩增产物连接入逆转录病毒载体MSCV-ICN1-IRES-GFP,构建重组逆转录病毒载体MSCV-Hes1-IRES-GFP,瞬时转染293T细胞,设转染空载体的细胞为对照组,流式细胞仪检测转染效率,Realtime PCR检测Hes1基因的表达;将重组逆转录病毒载体MSCV-Hes1-IRES-GFP及空载体与Lipofectamine 2000混合后,转染293T细胞,包装重组逆转录病毒,稳定感染小鼠Lin-细胞,设感染空载体病毒的细胞为对照组,流式细胞仪检测感染效率,Realtime PCR检测Hes1基因的表达。结果测序证实重组逆转录病毒载体构建正确;转染293T细胞后第3天,重组逆转录病毒的转染效率约为95%,Hes1基因表达量约为对照组的5倍;病毒上清感染Lin-细胞后第4、5天,重组逆转录病毒的感染效率约为7%,Hes1基因的表达量约为对照组的6倍。结论已成功构建了过表达Hes1基因的重组逆转录病毒载体,并在小鼠Lin-细胞中稳定表达,为研究白血病环境下Hes1对造血干祖细胞的作用奠定了基础。