Objective To summarize the research progress of xenotransplantation.Methods Domestic and international publications about xenotransplantation were summarized and reviewed. Results Hyperacute xenograft rejection was a huge problem for xenotransplantation， but it could be alleviated if the organs or tissues of donor were genetically modified. So far the graft survival time differed greatly due to characteristics of different organ. Conclusions By reviewing the studies of relevant papers about xenotransplantation， a comprehensive understanding of research background and a suitable research direction of xenotransplantation can be supplied. The graft organs or tissues from genetically modified donors are expected to avoid or alleviate hyperacute xenograft rejection.
Objective To explore whether epithelial to mesenchymal transition ( EMT) occurs in bleomycin( BLM) induced pulmonary fibrosis, and the involvement of bronchial epithelial cells( BECs) in the EMT. Methods BLM-induced peribronchial fibrosis in an α-smooth muscle actin-Cre transgenic mouse( α-SMACre /R26R) was examined by pulmonary βgal staining and α-SMA immunofluorescence staining. Results BLMtreated mice showed significantly enhanced βgal staining in subepithelial areas in bronchi, terminal bronchioles and walls of pulmonary vessels. Some alveolar epithelial cells( AECs) in certain peribronchial areas or even a small subset of BECs were also positively stained, as confirmed by α-SMA immunostaining. Conclusions EMT occurs in BLM-induced peribronchial fibrosis mice. BECs, like AECs, have the capacity to undergo EMT and to contribute to mesenchymal expansion in pulmonary fibrosis.
OBJECTIVE: To construct a plasmid which has a reporter gene for exploring the role of human telomerase reverse transcriptase(hTRT) in in-vitro cell cultivation. METHODS: hTRT was cut by restricted enzyme from plasmid pGRN145 and inserted to plasmid pEGFP-C1 (enhanced green fluorescent protein). RESULTS: Restricted enzyme analysis and DNA sequencing showed that the sequence of the pEGFP -hTRT transgenic plasmid was correct. CONCLUSION: The recombinant vector pEGFP-hTRT has been successfully constructed, and it can be used as a transgenic plasmid in generating immortalized cell lines.
Objective To summarize the current advance of xenotransplantation. Methods Relevant literatures about current advance of xenotransplantation published recently domestic and abroad were collected and reviewed. Results Major progress of xenotransplantation had been made in the understanding of xenoimmunobiology in the last two decades and in the threshold of clinical application. However, many problems of immunological rejection were still needed to be explored and resolved. Conclusion Xenotransplantation as a transplantation source has an extensive potential to resolve the shortage of transplanted organs for end-stage organ failure, how to suppress rejection and prolong survival of grafts more effectively is a focal point of search in the future.
Objective To review the in vivo imaging research progress of two-photon microscopy (TPM) in spinal cord. Methods The recent literature concerning in vivo two-photon imaging of axon, microglia, and calcium in transgenic mice spinal cord was extensively consulted and reviewed. Results In vivo two-photon imaging of spinal cord provide dynamic information about axonal degeneration and regeneration, microglial accumulation, and calcium influx after spinal cord injury. Conclusion TPM in vivo imaging study on spinal cord will provide theoretical foundation for pathophysiologic process of spinal cord injury.