An comparative study of the selective killing action of antibacterial protein from the embryonic cells of the musca domestica on human myeloid leukemia cells K562 / 重庆医学

Objective To stimulate the embryonic cells of the musca domestica with lipopolysaccharide(LPS) for production of antibacterial protein and to extract antibacterial protein ,then research the inhibitory action of the antibacterial protein and homohar‐ringtonine on human myeloid leukemia cells K562 and normal human cells .Methods The logarithmic growth phase′s embryonic cells of the musca domestica were stimulated using no serum M3 insect medium which contained 20 mg/L LPS for sixteen hours . The antibacterial protein was extracted from supernatant fluid .The antibacterial protein was prepared in 40 ,80 ,160 ,320 and 640μg/mL five density groups ;the MTT experiments were used to test the inhibition of antibacterial protein on K562 cells and the hu‐man umbilical vein vascular endothelial cells .The K562 cells and human umbilical vein vascular endothelial cells were prepared HTT and antibacterial protein of the embryonic cells of the musca domestica groups ,the normal control group was established by cells itself .Effective killing rate of K562 cells and the human umbilical vein vascular endothelial cells were measured .Results The effective inhibition ratio of homoharringtonine and the antibacterial protein on K562 cells and human umbilical vein vascular endo‐thelial cells on three density groups were detected by flow cytometry .The MTT examination demonstrated that all density antibac‐terial peptides had inhibition activities on K562 cells ,but no inhibition activities on human umbilical vein vascular endothelial cell . The effective killing and wound ratio of the control group ,the homoharringtonine group and of the antibacterial protein group from the embryonic cells of the musca domestica on the K562 cells were(28 .16 ± 2 .14)% ,(81 .41 ± 1 .95)% and (82 .90 ± 3 .03)% ,re‐spectively ;the effective killing rate on human umbilical vein vascular endothelial cells were(41 .13 ± 2 .51)% ,(82 .20 ± 2 .57)% and (36 .68 ± 1 .86)% ,respectively .Conclusion Compared with the common chemotherapeutics medicine ,the merit of the antibacterial protein from the embryonic cells of the musca domestica is that it can kill the tumor cells effectively ,but would not damage the nor‐mal person cells .

Establecimiento de una línea celular primaria a partir de huevos con embrión de Toxocara canis / Establishing a primary cell line from Toxocara canis embryonated eggs

Introducción. Toxocara canis es el segundo nematelminto más prevalente en perros a nivel regional y entre los tres más frecuentes en algunos países de la región. Debido a que la fuente de contaminación es el perro, éste se convierte en un nematodo con gran potencial zoonótico. Por esta razón, consideramos importante disponer de una línea celular de este helminto para el estudio de los aspectos básicos, así como para el desarrollo de técnicas diagnósticas. Objetivo. Obtener una línea celular primaria a partir de huevos con embrión de T. canis. Métodos. Los parásitos se extrajeron del intestino delgado de perros menores de un año. Las células embrionarias se obtuvieron mediante la embriogénesis de los huevos de los nematodos adultos, en cuatro diferentes medios; dos ricos en sustancias nutritivas, el tercero con formol al 1 % y el cuarto con agua destilada. Las células se obtuvieron mediante disociación mecánica de los huevos con embrión mediante la utilización de jeringas 30G. Resultados. El tiempo estimado de obtención de la línea celular fue de 15 días, en los que siete eran utilizados en la embriogénesis de los huevos. Las células respondieron positivamente a los métodos de crioconservación luego de dos días, e inclusive dos meses después, permitiendo fases de replicación de cuatro pases. Conclusiones. Se logró obtener una línea celular de T. canis a partir de huevos con embrión de este helminto. Esta línea celular ayudará al entendimiento de las relaciones patógenas, posibles blancos terapéuticos y para el desarrollo de métodos diagnósticos.

Introduction: Toxocara canis is the second most prevalent nemathelminthes in dogs at regional level and among the three most frequent in some countries in the region. Due to the fact that the dog is the contamination source, it becomes a nematode with a high zoonotic potential, so we consider it important to be able to use the cell line of this helminth to study the basic aspects, as well as the development of diagnostic techniques. Objective: To obtain a primary cell line from embryonated eggs of T.canis. Methods: The parasites were extracted from the small intestines of dogs under one year old. Embryonic cells were obtained by embryogenesis of the eggs secreted by adult worms in four different media; two were rich in nutrients, one was 1% formaldehyde, and the other was distilled water. The cells were obtained by mechanical dissociation of embryonated eggs using 30G needles. Results: The estimated time for obtaining the cell line was fifteen days, from which seven were used for egg embryogenesis. The cells responded positively to the cryopreservation methods after two days or even two months, allowing a replication phase with four passes. Conclusions: We managed to obtain a cell line from T. canis embryonated eggs. This cell line will help the understanding of pathogenic relationships, potential therapeutic targets and for developing diagnostic methods.

Ciência, políticas públicas e inclusão social: debates sobre células-tronco no Brasil e no Reino Unido / Science, public policies, and social inclusion: the stem Cell debate in Brazil and the United Kingdom / Science, politiques d'état et inclusion sociale: débats sur les cellules souches au Brésil et au Royaume Uni

This article analyzes the main rhetorical approaches, themes, and strategies in the contemporary public debate on stem cell research and therapies in Brazil. Based on previous studies, analysis of the transcripts from public hearings, newspaper clippings, and 15 semi-structured interviews with researchers, public policymakers, and representatives of organized civil society, the article discusses divergences and convergences between the proponents and opponents of such research. The results are compared to trends in the United Kingdom, a leading country in the field, concluding that the main difference between the two countries lies in the form of social inclusion and public participation.

Dans cet article, on examine quelques recours rhétoriques, thèmes et stratégies mis en oeuvre pendant les débats publics actuels au Brésil, concernant la recherche sur les cellules souches et les thérapies cellulaires. À partir de travaux universitaires antérieurs, de l'analyse de transcriptions d'audiences publiques et d'articles de presse ainsi que de 15 entretiens semi-structurés avec des chercheurs, des agents de politiques publiques et des représentants de la société civile au Brésil, on évalue les divergences et convergences entre les défenseurs et opposants de ces recherches. On termine sur une réflexion comparative de controverses choisies au Brésil et au Royaume Uni - ce dernier étant pionnier dans ce domaine et dans sa réglementation -, par rapport à des propositions de politiques publiques, une construction technique, scientifique et morale des discours, un rôle de participation de la société civile et l'insertion globale des pays en génétique et biotechnologie. On en conclut que les plus grandes divergences reposent sur les formes d'inclusion et l'engagement du public.