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Objective:To analyze the dynamic characteristics of rodents population density distribution in plague foci of Yinchuan City, Ningxia, and to provide reference for early warning of the plague.Methods:The plague surveillance results and epidemic reports of Yinchuan City from 2015 to 2018 were collected retrospectively, and the data were obtained from the database of Yinchuan City Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Descriptive method was used to analyze the species, number, density, fleas, vector index, etiology and serology results of rodents in the plague foci.Results:From 2015 to 2018, 4 families, 8 genera, 13 species, and 8 843 rodents were captured in the plague foci of Yinchuan City, and Meriones unguiculatus (4 557 rodents) was the dominant species. The survey area of host animal density was 1 459 hm 2, 3 805 rodents were captured, and the average density was 2.61/hm 2, of which the Meriones unguiculatus density was 1.98/hm 2. A total of 41 488 traps of nocturnal rodents were investigated, and 2 660 rodents were captured, with an average capture rate of 6.41%. A total of 6 952 fleas were obtained, belonging to 4 families, 7 genera, and 8 species; Xenopsylla conformis conformis (4 597 fleas) and Nosopsyllus laeviceps kuzenkovi (1 761 fleas) were the dominant species. Among them, there were 2 286 flea-infected rodents, the body flea-infected rate was 25.85% (2 286/8 843), and the body flea-infected index was 0.76. A total of 220 gerbils nests were investigated, and the nest flea-infected rate was 34.55% (76/220), and the nest flea-infected index was 0.98. No plague bacterium was isolated by pathogen detection of rodents and fleas. The results of indirect hemagglutination test were all negative. Conclusion:The Meriones unguiculatus is the dominant species in the plague foci of Yinchuan City, the average density is still high, attention should be paid to the occurrence of plague outbreaks.
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c-kit+ cells are mainly derived from bone marrow and cardiac tissue.The cells include various subpopulations.Recent studies have shown that c-kit+ cells are a kind of ideal cells of transplantation therapy for myocardial infarction.However,there is a great debate on the differentiation efficiency of c-kit+ cells towards cardiomyocytes and endothelial cells.Therefore,it is necessary to evaluate the potential of c-kit+ cell differentiation and explore the effects of different developmental stages and microenvironments on differentiation of c-kit+ cells again.These studies could be significant for increasing efficiency of c-kit+ cell transplantation in repairing the infarcted myocardium.
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Tumor is still an unresolved health problem for human.The main obstacle for tumor cure is that precise diagnosis of tumor at the early stage can't be realized,which leads to the mortality increased year by year due to missing the best time of the treatment.Furthermore,lack of targeted ability and serious side effects of the medicine used for tumor treatment also limit the clinical application.Therefore,it is urgent to design and develop a novel targeted drug delivery vehicle.Recent studies show that targeted nanomaterials are superior on tumor-specific diagnosis and target therapy.This review will highlight the current advances in the targeted nanomaterials effect on tumor diagnosis and treatment in recent years and prospect the foreground of future development.
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Gene therapy has been widely explored as a promising therapeutic tool in modem medical treatment. It is one of key steps for gene therapy to choose efficient carrier. In spite of the high transfection efficiencies of viral vectors, their utilization has been impaired due to immunogenicity and safety. Nanoparticles made by chemical reaction act as non-viral vector, which solved above-mentioned problems, enhanced efficiency of gene transfection. In recent years, polyethyleneimine-based nanoparticles have become ideal carriers in the research of gene transfection, drug controlled release system and cell biology. This review focuses on properties,preparation and application of nanoparticles based on polyethyleneimine.
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Objective To investigate morphologic, structural and functional characteristics of cardiomyocytes from neonate rats and to set up a desirable technique for isolating and purifying the cardiomyocytes from neonate rats. Methods Using trypsin-digestion, mechanical separation, twice seedings and bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU)-treatment, the cardiomyocytes were isolated and purified from the hearts of neonate rats at 1-7 days after birth. Shapes and spontaneous pulsation of the cells were viewed. The cells were identified with cardiac isoform of tropnin T(cTnT) immunostaining. Ultrastructural features of the cells were examined with in situ transmission electron microscopy. Responses of the cells to adenine and isoprenaline were also examined. Results More than 95% cells isolated from the hearts of neonate rats are cardiomyocytes. The vital cells are more than 95%. Neonate rat cardiomyocytes include short columnar or rhabdoid cells and irregular cells. The most rhabdoid cells from the rats at 1-3 days after birth present the ultrastructural features of immature cardiomyocytes. The rhabdoid cells from the rats at 6-7 days after birth have some ultrastructural features of mature cardiomyocytes. Comparing with the cells at 1-3 days after birth, cTnT expression in the cells is slightly enhanced, the transverse striation was obvious. The irregular cells contain less bundles of myofilaments, the filaments are arranged irregularly. There are a few small cells which are in undifferentiated state. More than 80% cells show spontaneous pulsation at 72 hours after incubation. After treatment with adrenine and isoprenaline, the number of the cells with spontaneous pulsation increases and the intension of spontaneous pulsation is enhanced. The responses of the rhabdoid cells from the rats at 6-7 days after birth to adenine and isoprenaline are much stronger. Conclusion There are two kinds of neonate rat cardiomyocytes. They are different in ultrastructures, spontaneous pulsation and responses to adenine and isoprenaline. The cardiomyocytes from rats at 6-7 days after birth are suitable for experiments in vitro as mature cardiomyocyte. The method set up in this experiment is desirable for culture of neonate rat cardiomyocytes.
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Objective To investigate the changes in morphology and senescence-associated markers of the marrow-derived cardiac stem cells (MCSCs) from rats at different ages and to explore the impacts of age on proliferation, survival and differentiation of MCSCs. Methods With single-cell cloning culture, MCSCs were selected from the bone marrow of young, adult and aged male SD rats respectively. Ultrastructural changes of the cells were viewed under a transmission electron microscope.The senescence-associated changes were examined with SA-β-galactosidase staining and reactive oxygen species(ROS) staining. Distribution of cell cycle of MCSCs from different age groups was evaluated with flow cytometric analysis. Rates of the survived and apoptotic cells were determined by Annexin V/PI double-labeled flow cytometric analysis and Hochest33342 staining. Differentiation of the MCSCs toward cardiomyocytes was induced with BMP-2. Expression of cardiac transcription factors and cardiac specific genes of the cells after induction were examined with RT-PCR. CTnT expression of the cells also be examined with immunocytochemistry. Results The nucleus/plasma ratio of the cells from aged rats decrease and there are some myelin bodies in the cells of aged group. With increasing of age, the MCSCs in S+G2/M phase reduce, while β-galactosidase-positive cells and ROS-positive cells increase. Survival rate of the cells from aged rats is lower than that of the cells from young rats. At four week after induction with BMP-2, expression of Nkx2.5, GATA-4, cTnT mRNA and Cx-43 mRNA of the cells of young group increase significantly. In adult and aged group, expression of the cardiac transcription factors and cardiac specific genes is lower than that of the cells in young group. In immunocytochemical staining, cTnT expression of the cells in young group is stronger after induction with BMP-2. As compared with that of the cells in young group, cTnT expression of the cells in aged group is weak after induction. Conclusion With increasing of age, MCSCs show senescent changes, including their abilities of proliferation, survival and differentiation toward cardiomyocytes decrease.
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Aim A method of coculture of brain capillary endothelial cells (BCECs) and astrocytes of rats was used to evaluate nanoparticle' s blood-brain barrier (BBB) transcytosis and toxicity at the endothelial tight junction. Methods A lipophilic fluorescent probe, 6-coumarin, was incorporated in poly(ethyleneglycol)-poly (lactide) nanoparticle using double emulsion/solvent evaporation method. BCECs and astrocytes were firstly isolated from brain of newborn rats and characterized by their morphology and immunocytochemistry staining, separately. Subsequently, a coculture model with BCECs on the top of micro-porous membrane of cell culture insert and astrocytes on the bottom side was established. The permeability of 14C-labeled sucrose and nanoparticle were determined, separately. Results The meanweight-based diameter of 6-coumarin loaded nanoparticles was ( 102.4 ± 6.8) nm, with zeta potential of ( - 16.81 ± 1.05) mV. BCECs were positive for factor Ⅷ staining and glial fibrillary acidic protein was tight junction between BCECs in the coculture model could be visualized by both scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. The unchanged paracellular transport of sucrose proved vivo situation for examination of the permeability of nanoparticle and toxicity evaluation.
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The low survival rate of stem cells in the ischemic myocardium microenvironment is the bottle neck in treating ischemic diseases with stem cell transplantation.It is able to increase anti-apoptotic ability of the stem cells and promote their effective differentiation towards myocardial cells directly and indirectly by pretreating the stem cells with cytokines,drugs or chemical compounds,or modifying gene expression to promote cell adhesion,survival or angiogenesis for repairing ischemic myocardium and improving heart function after transplantation of the stem cells.
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Objective To examine the distribution of HA in monocytes and expression of CD44 and ICAM-1 on the monocytes and effects of HA and HA receptors on adhesion and migration of the monocytes. Methods Canine peripheral blood monocytes were isolated by non-continuous density centrifugation with percoll solution.HA on the cell surface,intracellular HA,CD44 and ICAM-l of the monocytes were labeled with immunofluorescence.Effects of HA on the cell surface,substrate HA and free HA on adhesion and migration of the monocytes were examined by digesting HA on the cell surface with HAase,coating the bottom of the dishes and the membrane of the cell culture inserts with HA and adding HA into the medium.Regulating effects of HA receptors on adhesion and migration of the monocytes were investigated after blockade of the receptors. Results There was HA on the surface and in the cytoplasm of the monocytes.CD44 and ICAM-1 were expressed on the monocytes.The adhered and migrated monocytes decreased after HA on the cell surface was digested with HAase.The numbers of the adhered and migrated monocytes were greater when the cells were incubated on HA-coated dishes and membranes of the cell culture inserts.The adhered and migrated monocytes decreased after HA was added into the medium.When CD44 was blocked with antibody,the adhered and migrated monocytes decreased.There were not significant changes in the numbers of the adhered and migrated monocytes after ICAM-1 was blocked with antibody.Conclusion There is HA on the surface and in the cytoplasm of monocytes.HA on the cell surface is essential for adhesion and migration of the monocytes.HA substrate promotes adhesion and migration of the monocytes,while free HA reduces adhesion and migration of the cells.CD44 mediates HA-induced adhesion and migration of the monocytes.
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AIM:To investigate the changes of autophagy of macrophages after phagocytizing dust particles and explore the mechanisms of dust particle-induced autophagy of the cells.METHODS:The bronchopulmonary lymph nodes were collected from patients with lung operation.The paraffin sections were prepared and then stained with Wilder's method.The tissue structures were viewed.Peritoneal macrophages were harvested from rats and then treated with carbon particles.Influences of carbon particles in autophagic activities of macrophages were examined.The ultrathin sections of the lymph nodes and the cells phagocytized carbon particles were prepared.The structures and distribution of phagosomes,autophagosomes and lysosomes were viewed.The apoptotic cells in the dust cells of the lymph nodes and the cells having phagocytized carbon particles were examined using transmission electron microscope and TUNEL staining.RESULTS:In adult lymph nodes,dust particles were deposited significantly in macrophages,collagen fibres and density of microvessels increased.There were autophagosome precursors,autophagosomes,autophagolysosomes as well as phagosomes in the dust cells and the cells phagocytized carbon particles.In autophagosomes,mitochondrion,dust particle or carbon particle were usually observed.There were positive cells by TUNEL staining in the dust cells and the cells phagocytized carbon particles.Nuclear condensation or apoptotic body in the apoptotic cells were observed under transmission electron microscope.CONCLUSION:Deposition of dust particles induces enhancement of autophagic activities and apoptosis of macrophages.Autophagy plays an important role in cleaning dust particles and the injured mitochondria.
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Objective To investigate the morphological characteristics of the autophagic structures in macrophages after phagocytosis of apoptotic lymphocytes and to explore the effects of autophagy on clearance of the apoptotic cells by macrophages. Methods Apoptosis of lymphocytes was induced with cyclophosphamide.The morphological changes of macrophages phagocytizing the apoptotic cells were viewed with a scanning electron microscope.The structural features of the autophagosome precursors,autophagosomes and autophagolysosomes in macrophages were examined with a transmission electron microscope,and the cross-section areas of the autophagic structures were measured with an image analyzer.The autophagosomes of macrophages were labeled with monodansylcaolaverine(MDC) staining and quantitated using laser scanning confocal microscopy.Results Macrophages actively phagocytized the apoptotic lymphocytes,apoptotic nuclei,apoptotic bodies and other cell debris to form heterophagosomes.When compared with the control group,numbers of autophagic cells and autophagosomes in these cells increase in the group of macrophages that engulfed the apoptotic cells.In addition,the ratios of the cross-sectional areas of the autophagic structures to that of the cytoplasm of the macrophages were greater.There were also apoptotic bodies or other cell debris in many the autophagosomes,and these autophagosomes were large and near the cell membrane.Autophagosomes containing the whole apoptotic cell or apoptotic nucleus were not observed.Conclusion The autophagic abilities of macrophages were significantly enhanced when the cells removed the apoptotic lymphocytes.Autophagy also plays an important direct or indirect roles in clearance of the apoptotic lymphocytes by macrophages.
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Objective To investigate the distrbution of actin and the level of Ca 2+ in macrophages activated with LPS and IFN\|? and study effects of reorganization of actin and the level of Ca 2+ on migration and phagocytosis of macrophages. Methods Rat macrophages were activated with LPS and INF\|?,actin and intracellular free Ca 2+ were labeled with phallacidin and Fura\|2,the distribution of actin and the level of Ca 2+ were observed and analyzed with Ca 2+ image analysis system and confocal laser scanning microscope. Results The migrating cell and the phagocytizing cells increased in the activated macrophages.F\|actin and the level of Ca 2+ of the activated macrophages increased.There was a front and a back in the migrating cell.Lamellipodia and filopodia protruded from the front.F\|actin of the lamellipodium and filopodium was rich.There were stress fibers of F\|actin at the bottom of the migrating cells.In the migrating macrophages,the level fo Ca 2+ in the back was high than that in the front.When the migrating cell turned their growth direction,the level of Ca 2+ at the curve increased greatly,especially in its lateral region.When macrophage phagocytized the dead lymphocyte,Ca 2+ in the phagocytizing region increased. Conclusion When macrophages are activated with LPS and IFN\|?,migration and phagocytosis increase greatly.Particular morphologic changes in the distribution of F\|actin and the level of intracellular free Ca 2+ occur. [
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Objective To examine location of hyaluronan(HA) in macrophages and effects of HA on adhesion and migration of macrophages and explore regulating mechanism of HA. Methods HA of macrophages was labeled with aggrecan.Location of intracellular and extracellular HA of the cells was viewed using optic microscope and confocal laser scanning microscope.Effects of HA on adhesion and migration of macrophages were examined by adhesion assay and migration assay. Results Macrophage synthesized HA.HA located mainly on the membrane and in premeter and perinuclear area of the quiescent cells.In the moving cells,most of intracellular HA located in pseudopodia,tail and perinuclear area.HA was rich on the surface of the pseudopodia and tail of the cells.HA on the surface of macrophages and HA substratum increased cell adhesion and migration,addition of free HA into the medium decreased cell adhesion.Conclusion There are characteristics of HA distribution in macrophages.HA synthesized by macrophages and HA substratum promoted adhesion and migration of macrophage,while free HA reduces cell adhesion.
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Objective To investigate the effects of VEGF-C,SDF-1,MCP-1 and G-CSF on migration and mobilization of CD34~+/CD133~+/VEGFR-3~+ lymphatic endothelial progenitor cells(LEPCs).Methods Mononuclear cells were isolated from canine peripheral blood by non-continuous density centrifugation with Percoll solution.VEGFR-3~+ cells were sorted with flow cytometxy.Expression of specific marks CD34 and CD133 on VEGFR-3~+ cells were observed under a confocal laser scanning microscope.The effects of VEGF-C,SDF-1,MCP-1 and G-CSF on chemotatic migration of LEPCs were examined by transmigration assay.The morphological characteristics of the transmigrated cells were observed under scanning electron microscope.VEGF-C,SDF-1,MCP-1 and G-CSF were administrated to rats by subcutaneous injection.The number of LEPCs in peripheral blood was analyzed with flow cytometry and white blood cells were counted with blood cell analyzer.Results The percentage of the migrated cells through the membrane was greater in the VEGF-C,SDF-1,MCP-1 and G-CSF groups than that in the control group.After the cells were treated with blocking antibodies of VEGFR-3 and CXCR-4,the percentage of the migrated cells decreased obviously.After the injections of VEGF-C,SDF-1,MCP-1 and G-CSF,LEPCs in peripheral blood of rats increased obviously,while significant increase of white blood cells was observed.Conclusion VEGF-C,SDF-1,MCP-1 and G-CSF play a role in the chemotatic migration and mobilization of LEPCs.The signaling pathways of VEGF-C/VEGFR-3 and SDF-1/CXCR-4 have important regulating effects on the chemotatic migration and mobilization of LEPCs.
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Objective To investigate effects of endothelial adhesion molecule platelet endothelial cell odhesion molecule-1(PECAM-1),intercellular adhesion molecule-3(ICAM-3) and CD44 on lymphangiogenesis. Methods The lymphatic endothelial cells of the canine thoracic ducts were isolated and incubated.PECAM-1,ICAM-3 and CD44 on the lymphatic endothelial cells were labeled and visualized under fluorescence microscope and confocal laser scanning microscope.The endothelial cells stimulated by TNF-? or LPS were treated with the blocking antibodies against PECAM-1, ICAM-3 and CD44 respectively.The proliferation and migration of cells were determined with cell counting. The three-dimensional collagen gel model of lymphangiogenesis was prepared, and then the tube formation was viewed. The total length and area of the tubes formed from lymphatic endothelial cells were measured and their characteristics were examined with a transmission electron microscope. Results PECAM-1, ICAM-3 and CD44 were expressed on the lymphatic endothelial cells. In the control, TNF-? and LPS groups, the percentage of the migrated cells decreased and the total length and area of the tubes reduced after PECAM-1, ICAM-3 and CD44 of the cells were blocked respectively. The proliferated cells reduced after PECAM-1 or CD44 of the cells were blocked. However, there were no significant changes in the numbers of proliferated cells when ICAM-3 of the cells was blocked. In the semi-ultrathin and ultrathin sections, the tube structures formed by lymphatic endothelial cells were similar to lymphatic capillary.Conclusion PECAM-1, ICAM-3 and CD44 are expressed on the cultured lymphatic endothelial cells. These adhesion molecules are involved in lymphangiogenesis that includes proliferation, migration and tube formation of endothelial cells.
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Objective To investigate apoptosis and bcl-2 expression of dust cells in human bronchopulmonary lymph nodes and murine peritoneal macrophages treated with carbon particles and study the relation of apoptosis of dust-laden macrophages and structural changes of the lymph nodes. Methods Distribution of dust particles, apoptotic cells and structural changes of the lymph nodes were viewed on paraffin sections and ultrathin sections. Apoptosis and bcl-2 expression of dust cells in human bronchopulmonary lymph nodes and macrophages treated with carbon particles were observed with TUNEL staining and bcl-2 antibody labeling. Results In the bronchopulmonary lymph nodes of the adult group, dust particles were deposited significantly in macrophages, the lymphatic tissue decreased, collagen fibres and density of blood vessels increased. In ultrathin section, the nucleus condensed and contained vacuoles. There were TUNEL-positive cells and bcl-2 labeling positive cells in dust cells of the lymph nodes and macrophages 24*!h after phagocytizing carbon particles. Bcl-2 was expressed strongly in the active macrophages decomposing dust particles or carbon particles. Conclusion Deposition of dust particles induces apoptosis and overexpression of antiapoptotic gene bcl-2 of macrophages in human bronchopulmonary lymph nodes. Structural changes of the bronchopulmonary lymph nodes in adult may relate to apoptosis of dust-laden macrophages.
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Objective In order to investigate effects of extracellular matrix on lymphangiogenesis. Methods Endothelial cells of canine thoracic duct were incubated in type I collagen gel and on Matrigel basement membrane matrix gel.Morphologic changes of endothelial cells and tube formation were observed under phase contrast microscope,structures of lymphaticlike channels were observed with transmission electron microscope,tube formation was quantified by measuring the length and area of tubes with image analyzer. Results Lymphatic endothelial cells on type Ⅰ collagen gel grew to confluent monolayers,no tubes were found.The cells underwent morphologic changes and reorganized into lymphaticlike tubes when the cells were covered with the top gel layer.Tubes of heparin\|treated dishes were more than that of the control dishes,tubes of dishes treated with heparin and bFGF together were more than that of dishes treated with heparin or bFGF alone.Endothelial cells on Matrigel basement membrane matrix gel migrated into the upper part of the gel and formed tubes.The tubes were thin,the cells became long.The tubes were in traction obviously.In ultrathin sections,tubes formed by lymphatic endothelial cells represented morphologic characteristics of lymphatic capillary.The lymphaticlike tubes contained matrix.Conclusion\ Endothelial cells of canine thoracic duct reorganized into lymphaticlike channels in type Ⅰ collagen gel and Matrigel basement membrane matrix gel.Extracellular matrix plays important roles in morphological changes and migration of lymphatic endothelial clells and lymphangiogenesis.\;[
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Objective To compare features in expression of adhesion molecules of immunoglobin super family on lymphatic,vascular and microvascular endothelial cells and explore implications in expression of the adhesion molecules of immunoglobin super family on lymphatic endothelial cells. Methods Endothelial cells were isolated from canine thoracic ducts,common carotid arteries,internal jugular veins and pulmonary microvessels.Expression of PECAM-1,ICAM-1,ICAM-3,VCAM-1 and CD44 on all kinds of endothelial cells were examined by immunofluorescence staining and viewed using a fluorescence microscope and a confocal laser scanning microscope.Expression strength of the adhesion molecules was analyzed with an image analyzer. Results The arterial,venous and microvascular endothelial cells expressed PECAM-1,ICAM-1,ICAM-3,VCAM-1 and CD44.Expression of ICAM-1 and ICAM-3 on the cells was weak.Expression of VCAM-1 on the arterial and microvascular endothelial cells was stronger than that on venous endothelial cells.The lymphatic endothelial cells expressed PECAM-1,ICAM-1,ICAM-3 and CD44,expression of VCAM-1 was not observed.Expression of ICAM-3 and CD44 on the cells was stronger than that on vascular and microvascular endothelial cells.Conclusion\ In comparison with the arterial,venous,microvascular endothelial cells,lymphatic endothelial cells do not express VCAM-1,expression of ICAM-3 and CD44 is stronger.This is helpful to explain mechanisms of adhesion of lymphocytes or tumor cells to the lymphatic endothelium and lymphangiogenesis.