Functional human hepatocytes xenografted into the liver of mice can be used as a model system to study pharmacokinetics,infection of hepatitis viruses,and the efficacy of hepatitis vaccines.Significant levels of liver...Functional human hepatocytes xenografted into the liver of mice can be used as a model system to study pharmacokinetics,infection of hepatitis viruses,and the efficacy of hepatitis vaccines.Significant levels of liver xeno-repopulation have been reported in Fah-/-Rag2-/-Il2rg-/-mice.However,the high mortality and low breeding rate of this model may hinder its application.A new model,termed Fah-/-Nod/Scid mice,which combines the advantages of liver repopulation in Fah-/-mice with the ease of xenotransplantation in Nod/Scid mice was obtained by gradual cross-breeding.Fah-/-Nod/Scid mice were easily maintained in breeding colonies and in adult animal care facilities.FK506 treatment combined with gradual withdrawal of NTBC before cell transplantation ensured that Fah-/-Nod/Scid mice were susceptible to liver xeno-repopulation by human hepatocytes;the proportion of engrafted human hepatocytes reached 33.6%.The function of the expanded human hepatocytes within the chimeric liver was confirmed by weight curve analysis,the expression of characteristic proteins,and the biochemical analysis of liver function.These results show that Fah-/-Nod/Scid mice are an ideal humanized liver mouse model with many useful applications.展开更多
目的观察NOD/SCID小鼠动情周期及卵巢切除术后阴道涂片的变化。方法连续观察9 d NOD/SCID鼠,每日进行两次阴道涂片,计算动情周期时间及发生率。卵巢切除后,阴道涂片并观察阴道涂片变化。结果NOD/SCID小鼠动情周期为4-6 d。有规律动情的...目的观察NOD/SCID小鼠动情周期及卵巢切除术后阴道涂片的变化。方法连续观察9 d NOD/SCID鼠,每日进行两次阴道涂片,计算动情周期时间及发生率。卵巢切除后,阴道涂片并观察阴道涂片变化。结果NOD/SCID小鼠动情周期为4-6 d。有规律动情的小鼠占80%。阴道口状态与动情周期无明显相关。卵巢切除术后,阴道涂片呈动情后期或动情间期改变。结论采用阴道脱落细胞涂片法可判断NOD/SCID雌性小鼠的动情周期及特点,NOD/SCID雌性小鼠卵巢切除手术有效。展开更多
基金supported by the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China(Grant No. 2006AA02Z474)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No. 30801115)+1 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No. 20070410743)the National Basic Research Program of China(Grant No. 2010CB945600)
文摘Functional human hepatocytes xenografted into the liver of mice can be used as a model system to study pharmacokinetics,infection of hepatitis viruses,and the efficacy of hepatitis vaccines.Significant levels of liver xeno-repopulation have been reported in Fah-/-Rag2-/-Il2rg-/-mice.However,the high mortality and low breeding rate of this model may hinder its application.A new model,termed Fah-/-Nod/Scid mice,which combines the advantages of liver repopulation in Fah-/-mice with the ease of xenotransplantation in Nod/Scid mice was obtained by gradual cross-breeding.Fah-/-Nod/Scid mice were easily maintained in breeding colonies and in adult animal care facilities.FK506 treatment combined with gradual withdrawal of NTBC before cell transplantation ensured that Fah-/-Nod/Scid mice were susceptible to liver xeno-repopulation by human hepatocytes;the proportion of engrafted human hepatocytes reached 33.6%.The function of the expanded human hepatocytes within the chimeric liver was confirmed by weight curve analysis,the expression of characteristic proteins,and the biochemical analysis of liver function.These results show that Fah-/-Nod/Scid mice are an ideal humanized liver mouse model with many useful applications.
文摘目的观察NOD/SCID小鼠动情周期及卵巢切除术后阴道涂片的变化。方法连续观察9 d NOD/SCID鼠,每日进行两次阴道涂片,计算动情周期时间及发生率。卵巢切除后,阴道涂片并观察阴道涂片变化。结果NOD/SCID小鼠动情周期为4-6 d。有规律动情的小鼠占80%。阴道口状态与动情周期无明显相关。卵巢切除术后,阴道涂片呈动情后期或动情间期改变。结论采用阴道脱落细胞涂片法可判断NOD/SCID雌性小鼠的动情周期及特点,NOD/SCID雌性小鼠卵巢切除手术有效。
