Expression of human mannose-binding lectin in mice liver
- VernacularTitle:人甘露糖结合凝集素在小鼠肝脏细胞内表达
- Author:
Zhenxiao JIN
;
Weiyong LIU
;
Jun HU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Mannose-binding lectin(MBL) Gene expression Mice
- From:
Chinese Journal of Immunology
1999;0(12):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To amplify and clone the human mannose-binding lectin(MBL) gene and to express its recombinant protein in mouse liver tissue.Methods:After the human MBL cDNA was amplified by PCR and identified by sequencing and restriction mapping,it was inserted into eukaryotic expression vector pcDNA3.The recombinant plasmid pcDNA3-MBL was injected into mice in large quantity and large volume in a short time through tail vein.These mice were sacrificed 8 h after the injection.MBL were examined in serum and hepatic tissue with Western blot and immunohistochemistry.Results:After the human MBL gene was amplified and sequenced correctly,it was successfully inserted in the eukaryotic expression vector pcDNA3.Eight hours after the pcDNA3-MBL plasmid were injected into mice through tail veins,human MBL could be found both in serum and hepatic tissue with Western blot and immunohistochemistry examination.Conclusion:Systemic injection of pcDNA-MBL can result in human MBL protein expression in mice liver and secretion into blood.This result may provide a new idea to treat the congenital MBL insufficient patients,who have the predisposition of infectious diseases.