基于细胞因子网络协同进化的Web服务合成方法

借鉴生物神经内分泌免疫系统的协同进化机制,基于细胞因子网络平台提出了Web服务的合成方法.在细胞因子网络调控下的生物实体代理Web服务,构成为一个带有条件的米兰机单元,Web服务的合成可以转换为米兰机进化过程.生物实体通过消息匹配和条件约束形成细胞因子网络,Web服务的合成通过生物实体细胞因子网络支持.在服务协同进化过程中可以动态调整其合成的服务,完成服务的动态自组织合成和管理等工作.仿真结果表明该方法在环境动态变化时具有适应性.     

Screening of serum samples from Wegener's granulomatosis patients using antibody microarrays

Wegener's Granulomatosis (WG) is an idiopathic granulomatosis autoimmune vasculitis that primarily affects small vessels and is associated with glomerulonephritis and pulmonary granulomatous vasculitis. Anti‐neutrophil cytoplasmic auto‐antibodies (cANCA) against proteinase‐3 are used to identify WG, but ANCA titers are not present in some patients with the localized disease. The objective of this study was to develop an antibody array to help identify protein expression patterns in serum from patients with WG as compared to normals. The arrays were tested for limits of detection, background, and cross reactivity using standard proteins. The arrays were hybridized with either normal patient serum (n = 30) or with serum samples from a population of WG patients (n = 26) that were age and sex matched. Data analysis and curve fitting of the standard dilution series calculated r² values and determined a sensitivity of <50 pg/mL for the majority of proteins. A total of 24 proteins were assessed. Several statistically significant increases (p<0.05) were seen in the expression of: angiotensin converting enzyme‐I, IFN‐γ, IL‐8, s‐ICAM‐1 and s‐VCAM in WG patients as compared to controls. Utilizing the antibody microarray technology has led to the identification of potential biomarkers of vascular injury in the serum of WG patients.     

Composition analysis and immuno-modulatory effect of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) extract

The aim of this study was to analyse the composition of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) extract and investigate the effect of A. esculentus L. polysaccharides (AE-PS) on the maturation and function of dendritic cells (DCs) derived from rat bone marrow hematopoietic cells (BMHCs) in vitro. BMHC-derived immature DCs (BMHC-imDCs) were extracted from rats and treated with AE-PS. The hydrolysed okra extract contained 0.6% β-1, 3-d-glucan. AE-PS induced the presence of polymorphic nuclei and elongated protrusion in the BHMC-imDCs, indicating DC activation. Treatment with100 μg/mL of AE-PS increased the MHC class II and CD80/86 expression levels by 41% and 42%, respectively. Treated cells had reduced endocytosis activity. The secretion of IL-12 and IFN-γ increased significantly by 120% and 75%, respectively, when treated with 100 μg/mL of AE-PS. Moreover, IL-10 production was reduced by 66%. In conclusion, AE-PS exhibits stimulatory effects on rat dendritic cells and promotes the secretion of T_H1 cytokines.     

猪瘟病毒感染猪细胞因子和趋化因子的动态变化

目的分析猪瘟病毒(Classical swine fever virus,CSFV)感染猪细胞因子和趋化因子的动态变化。方法将健康猪随机分成2组:感染组和对照组,感染组经颈部肌肉注射CSFV石门株1×103TCID50/头,对照组注射等体积的生理盐水。感染后每日观察实验猪的临床症状。分别于感染前和感染后4、6、8d采血,分离外周血白细胞和血清,应用实时荧光定量RT-PCR检测外周血白细胞IL-1、IL-4、IL-6、IL-8、IL-10、IFNγ、TNF-α和干扰素诱导蛋白10(Interferon inducible protein10,IP-10)mRNA的转录水平及全血中的病毒载量;应用ELISA法检测血清中各细胞因子的含量。结果 CSFV感染后,猪的临床症状分值逐渐升高,体温在第3天达最高,然后下降;白细胞总体呈明显下降趋势;细胞因子IL-1、IL-4、IL-6、TNF-α和IP-10的mRNA转录水平上调,IL-10的mRNA转录水平下调,IFNγ的mRNA转录水平基本未发生变化;CSFV感染猪在感染初期和症状明显期(4d和6d)的外周血的病毒载量呈明显上升趋势,而在濒死期(8d)病毒载量有所下降;CSFV感染后猪血清中的TNF-α含量上升,IL-4、IL-6、IL-8、IL-10和IFNγ的含量下降。结论猪瘟病毒感染猪TNF-α和IL-10 mRNA的转录水平与血清中的细胞因子含量变化趋势一致,而其他细胞因子mRNA的转录水平与血清中含量变化并不一致。     

The Effectiveness of Fish Oil Supplementation in Asthmatic Rats is Limited by an Inefficient Action on ASM Function

Episodes of acute exacerbation are the major clinical feature of asthma and therefore represent an important focus for developing novel therapies for this disease. There are many reports that the n-3 fatty acids found in fish oil exert anti-inflammatory effects, but there are few studies of the action of fish oil on airway smooth muscle (ASM) function. In the present investigation, we evaluated the effect of fish oil supplementation on smooth muscle force of contraction in ovalbumin-induced asthmatic Wistar rats, and its consequences on static lung compliance, mucus production, leukocyte chemotaxis and production of proinflammatory cytokines. Fish oil supplementation suppressed the infiltration of inflammatory cells into the lung in asthmatic animals (2.04 ± 0.19 × 10⁶ cells vs. 3.33 ± 0.43 × 10⁶ cells in the control asthmatic group; P < 0.05). Static lung compliance increased with fish oil supplementation in asthmatic rats (0.640 ± 0.053 mL/cm H₂O vs. 0.399 ± 0.043 mL/cm H₂O; P < 0.05). However, fish oil did not prevent asthma-associated lung eosinophilia and did not affect the concentrations of tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-1β in lung tissue or the proportion of the airways obliterated with mucus. Fish oil had no effect on the force of contraction in asthmatic rats in response to acetylcholine (3.026 ± 0.274 mN vs. 2.813 ± 0.364 mN in the control asthmatic group). In conclusion, although fish oil exerts some benefits in this model of asthma, its effectiveness appears to be limited by an inefficient action on airway smooth muscle function.     

Comparative analysis of a large panel of non-starch polysaccharides reveals structures with selective regulatory properties in dendritic cells

Scope: Structural‐based recognition of foreign molecules is essential for activation of dendritic cells (DCs) that play a key role in regulation of gut mucosal immunity. Orally ingested non‐starch polysaccharides (NSP) are ascribed many health‐promoting properties, but currently we lack insight into the impact of structure and size for their capacity to affect immune responses. Methods and results: This study addresses the importance of chemical structure, size, origin and presence of contaminants for the capacity of both dietary and non‐food NSP to modulate DC. Of 28 NSP products, β‐glucans of microbial and plant origin and the galactomannan guar gum were found to modulate the DC cytokine pattern induced by the Toll‐like receptor 4‐ligand LPS giving rise to reduced IL‐12p70 and increased IL‐10 levels, whereas IL‐6 production was unaffected. A large proportion of the tested NSP were able to down‐regulate LPS‐induced IL‐12p70 production. The most potent NSP induced up‐regulation of CD86 on DC independently of LPS stimulation. Cereal‐based β‐glucans showed less potency than β‐glucans of microbial origin, but proper molecular weight composition and preparation may improve effectiveness. Conclusions: Collectively, this comparative study revealed that some plant‐derived NSP besides those of microbial origin exert modulation of the DC phenotype, with the exact structure being important for the activity.     

乙型肝炎表面抗原联合rmIL-12诱导的小鼠细胞免疫应答

目的探讨乙型肝炎表面抗原(HBsAg)联合重组鼠白介素-12(rmIL-12)对免疫小鼠诱导细胞免疫应答的影响。方法以不同给药方式、不同剂量的HBsAg联合rmIL-12免疫C57BL/6J小鼠,ELISA法检测小鼠血清及脾淋巴细胞中IFNγ及IL-4的水平。结果HBsAg+rmIL-12高剂量组免疫的C57BL/6J小鼠,其脾淋巴细胞IFNγ水平明显高于BALB/c小鼠;3种不同给药方式均可诱导C57BL/6J小鼠血清和脾细胞IFNγ水平明显升高,三者之间差异无统计学意义;HBsAg+rmIL-12高、中、低剂量组免疫C57BL/6J小鼠血清可诱导IFNγ水平明显升高,且呈剂量依赖性,脾细胞IFNγ水平在中、低剂量组均未产生效应,高剂量组明显升高,而对IL-4无明显影响。结论rmIL-12可显著增强HBsAg诱导的细胞免疫应答,并使免疫应答转向Th1型,对于发展治疗性乙肝疫苗具有潜在的应用价值。     

温郁金二萜类化合物C对脂多糖所致人胃腺癌SGC7901细胞NF-κB活化和炎症因子分泌的影响

目的: 研究温郁金二萜类化合物对脂多糖(LPS)诱导的人胃腺癌SGC7901细胞中炎症因子(TNF-α、IL-1β)分泌影响,并探讨其可能分子机制。方法: 以 10 mg/L 的LPS刺激体外培养的SGC7901细胞为炎症模型。酶联免疫法测上清中TNF-α、IL-1β分泌量,蛋白质印迹法检测P65、NF-κB抑制蛋白(IκBα)表达,细胞免疫荧光法检测NF-κB P65蛋白核易位。结果: LPS明显诱导人胃腺癌SGC7901细胞TNF-α、IL-1β分泌,P65蛋白生成增多,并大量易位于细胞核;IκBα蛋白降解增多。温郁金化合物抑制LPS诱导的IκBα蛋白降解及P65核易位。结论: 温郁金二萜类化合物可能通过抑制NF-κB活化来实现抗炎作用。     

骨髓基质干细胞对大鼠肝纤维化细胞凋亡的影响

目的探讨骨髓基质干细胞(BMSCs)对大鼠肝纤维化细胞(CFSCs)凋亡的影响。方法常规培养BMSCs、CFSCs和大鼠肝细胞系BRL,并双层共培养CFSCs与BMSCs。用ELISA方法检测BMSCs培养上清中NGF、HGF和TGF-β1的浓度;RT-PCR检测与BMSCs共培养的CFSCs及BRL的p75表达;TUNEL法检测BMSCs分泌的细胞因子封闭后对CFSCs凋亡的影响。结果BMSCs可分泌NGF、HGF、TGF-β1等细胞因子,且随着培养时间的延长,其分泌量逐渐增多;BRL不表达p75,CFSCs表达p75,且与BMSCs共培养后,其表达量增高;分别用p75的阻断剂TAT-Pep5、HGF的中和抗体和JNK的阻滞剂sp600125作用后,BMSCs诱导CFSCs凋亡的比例均明显降低;封闭TGF-β1后,BMSCs诱导CFSCs凋亡的比例增高。结论BMSCs能够通过分泌NGF和HGF促进CFSCs的凋亡,这种凋亡诱导作用依赖于JNK的活性,并且在封闭TGF-β1后增强。