For the first time we have shown here that the constituent from tectal extract (Te) which can support and promote the survival and growth of the retinal ganglion cell is a 30 kD protein. (i) Using MTT colorimetric mic...For the first time we have shown here that the constituent from tectal extract (Te) which can support and promote the survival and growth of the retinal ganglion cell is a 30 kD protein. (i) Using MTT colorimetric microassay to measure the optical density for the survival and growth of the cultured retinal neuron, it was found that the optical densities for the experimental cultures with either Te, or its 10-30 kD fraction, or its ≥30 kD fraction were 2-4 times that of the control culture without Te (P<0.01). This indicated that experimental cultures were more active in growth, (ii) The retinal neurons cultured on Te Phast gels showed that large retinal neurons (>18 μm) grew only on the gel region containing the 30 kD protein. The retrograde prelabelled with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) for retinal ganglion cells indicated that these surviving neurons grown on Te Phast gel were HRP positive, i.e. retinal ganglion cells, (iii) The retinal explants cultured with 30 kD gels at a close distance of 1 mm apart revealed that many neurite outgrowths, up to 400 μm, extended from the retinal explants towards 30 kD gels, and that many individual cells and tissue masses migrated out from the explants and grew onto 30 kD gels. They were stained anti-neuron specific enolase and anti-Thy 1.1 positive, indicating they are retinal ganglion cells. Therefore, we concluded that the 30 kD protein is the neuronotrophic factor in the tectal extract specific for retinal ganglion cells.展开更多
目的观察烫伤大鼠脑损伤时一氧化氮(NO)含量的变化及神经生长因子(NGF)、睫状神经营养因子(CNTF)分别对其不同脑区 NO 含量的影响,以初步探讨神经营养因子对烫伤大鼠脑组织的保护作用及其可能机制。方法 SD 大鼠侧脑室埋管,麻醉后制成30...目的观察烫伤大鼠脑损伤时一氧化氮(NO)含量的变化及神经生长因子(NGF)、睫状神经营养因子(CNTF)分别对其不同脑区 NO 含量的影响,以初步探讨神经营养因子对烫伤大鼠脑组织的保护作用及其可能机制。方法 SD 大鼠侧脑室埋管,麻醉后制成30%TBSAⅢ度烫伤。分成非烫伤组、烫伤组、烫伤+神经生长因子组、烫伤+睫状神经营养因子组。伤后3天,取不同脑区匀浆,测定脑组织中 NO 的含量。结果烫伤后脑组织 NO 含量明显升高,给予 NGF、CNTF 后能明显降低不同脑区 NO 的含量。结论烫伤后脑内 NO 升高可能是造成脑损伤的因素之一,NGF、CNTF 对烫伤后脑组织的保护作用可能与其降低脑组织 NO 含量有关。展开更多
Ⅰ. INTRODUCTION We have isolated from the extract of rat tectum a 30-kD protein, which is capable of maintaining survival and promoting growth of retinal ganglion cells of neonatal rats, namely retinal ganglion neuro...Ⅰ. INTRODUCTION We have isolated from the extract of rat tectum a 30-kD protein, which is capable of maintaining survival and promoting growth of retinal ganglion cells of neonatal rats, namely retinal ganglion neuronotrophic factor(RGNTF). With this RGNTF, we have raised展开更多
基金This research is supported by research grants from the Croucher Foundation, the University of Hong Kong, Medical Research Grant Fund, and the UPGC grant 221400030.
文摘For the first time we have shown here that the constituent from tectal extract (Te) which can support and promote the survival and growth of the retinal ganglion cell is a 30 kD protein. (i) Using MTT colorimetric microassay to measure the optical density for the survival and growth of the cultured retinal neuron, it was found that the optical densities for the experimental cultures with either Te, or its 10-30 kD fraction, or its ≥30 kD fraction were 2-4 times that of the control culture without Te (P<0.01). This indicated that experimental cultures were more active in growth, (ii) The retinal neurons cultured on Te Phast gels showed that large retinal neurons (>18 μm) grew only on the gel region containing the 30 kD protein. The retrograde prelabelled with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) for retinal ganglion cells indicated that these surviving neurons grown on Te Phast gel were HRP positive, i.e. retinal ganglion cells, (iii) The retinal explants cultured with 30 kD gels at a close distance of 1 mm apart revealed that many neurite outgrowths, up to 400 μm, extended from the retinal explants towards 30 kD gels, and that many individual cells and tissue masses migrated out from the explants and grew onto 30 kD gels. They were stained anti-neuron specific enolase and anti-Thy 1.1 positive, indicating they are retinal ganglion cells. Therefore, we concluded that the 30 kD protein is the neuronotrophic factor in the tectal extract specific for retinal ganglion cells.
文摘目的观察烫伤大鼠脑损伤时一氧化氮(NO)含量的变化及神经生长因子(NGF)、睫状神经营养因子(CNTF)分别对其不同脑区 NO 含量的影响,以初步探讨神经营养因子对烫伤大鼠脑组织的保护作用及其可能机制。方法 SD 大鼠侧脑室埋管,麻醉后制成30%TBSAⅢ度烫伤。分成非烫伤组、烫伤组、烫伤+神经生长因子组、烫伤+睫状神经营养因子组。伤后3天,取不同脑区匀浆,测定脑组织中 NO 的含量。结果烫伤后脑组织 NO 含量明显升高,给予 NGF、CNTF 后能明显降低不同脑区 NO 的含量。结论烫伤后脑内 NO 升高可能是造成脑损伤的因素之一,NGF、CNTF 对烫伤后脑组织的保护作用可能与其降低脑组织 NO 含量有关。
文摘Ⅰ. INTRODUCTION We have isolated from the extract of rat tectum a 30-kD protein, which is capable of maintaining survival and promoting growth of retinal ganglion cells of neonatal rats, namely retinal ganglion neuronotrophic factor(RGNTF). With this RGNTF, we have raised
