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[TGF-beta 1 antisense gene transfer into ito cells and suppressed extracellular matrix production]. 1998

Z Liang, and Z He

Hepatobiliary Surgery Center, Southwestern Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing.

OBJECTIVE To investigate possible role of antisense TGF-beta 1 RNA in the regulation of TGF-beta 1 and ECM production in Ito cells. METHODS A human transforming growth factor-beta 1(TGF-beta 1) cDNA (1467 bp) was inserted in reverse orientation into the retroviral vector, constructed retroviral vector pLATSN of antisense RNA for TGF-beta 1. A higher-titer, recombinant retroviral vector carried antisense RNA for TGF-beta 1 produced in PA317 packaging cells has been introduced into human Ito cells lines LI90. After selection with G418, resistant colonies were obtained. RESULTS Stable integration of retrovirus in infectants was shown the presence of antisense RNA was detected by RT-PCR. The expression of TGF-beta 1 protein and the production of extracellular matrix such as FN, Co1A1 were markedly decreased in the antisense TGF-beta 1 transfected cultured cells by ELISA, immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization. CONCLUSIONS Antisense RNA of TGF-beta 1 can be successfully used to inhibit Ito cells activated, endogenous TGF-beta 1 mRNA and extracellular matrix produced, and may provide a basis for the development of anti-fibrosis gene therapy.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D008103	Liver Cirrhosis	Liver disease in which the normal microcirculation, the gross vascular anatomy, and the hepatic architecture have been variably destroyed and altered with fibrous septa surrounding regenerated or regenerating parenchymal nodules.	Cirrhosis, Liver,Fibrosis, Liver,Hepatic Cirrhosis,Liver Fibrosis,Cirrhosis, Hepatic
D005109	Extracellular Matrix	A meshwork-like substance found within the extracellular space and in association with the basement membrane of the cell surface. It promotes cellular proliferation and provides a supporting structure to which cells or cell lysates in culture dishes adhere.	Matrix, Extracellular,Extracellular Matrices,Matrices, Extracellular
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D016212	Transforming Growth Factor beta	A factor synthesized in a wide variety of tissues. It acts synergistically with TGF-alpha in inducing phenotypic transformation and can also act as a negative autocrine growth factor. TGF-beta has a potential role in embryonal development, cellular differentiation, hormone secretion, and immune function. TGF-beta is found mostly as homodimer forms of separate gene products TGF-beta1, TGF-beta2 or TGF-beta3. Heterodimers composed of TGF-beta1 and 2 (TGF-beta1.2) or of TGF-beta2 and 3 (TGF-beta2.3) have been isolated. The TGF-beta proteins are synthesized as precursor proteins.	Bone-Derived Transforming Growth Factor,Platelet Transforming Growth Factor,TGF-beta,Milk Growth Factor,TGFbeta,Bone Derived Transforming Growth Factor,Factor, Milk Growth,Growth Factor, Milk
D016372	RNA, Antisense	RNA molecules which hybridize to complementary sequences in either RNA or DNA altering the function of the latter. Endogenous antisense RNAs function as regulators of gene expression by a variety of mechanisms. Synthetic antisense RNAs are used to effect the functioning of specific genes for investigative or therapeutic purposes.	Antisense RNA,Anti-Sense RNA,Anti Sense RNA,RNA, Anti-Sense
D017667	Adipocytes	Cells in the body that store FATS, usually in the form of TRIGLYCERIDES. WHITE ADIPOCYTES are the predominant type and found mostly in the abdominal cavity and subcutaneous tissue. BROWN ADIPOCYTES are thermogenic cells that can be found in newborns of some species and hibernating mammals.	Fat Cells,Lipocytes,Adipocyte,Cell, Fat,Cells, Fat,Fat Cell,Lipocyte
D018014	Gene Transfer Techniques	The introduction of functional (usually cloned) GENES into cells. A variety of techniques and naturally occurring processes are used for the gene transfer such as cell hybridization, LIPOSOMES or microcell-mediated gene transfer, ELECTROPORATION, chromosome-mediated gene transfer, TRANSFECTION, and GENETIC TRANSDUCTION. Gene transfer may result in genetically transformed cells and individual organisms.	Gene Delivery Systems,Gene Transfer Technique,Transgenesis,Delivery System, Gene,Delivery Systems, Gene,Gene Delivery System,Technique, Gene Transfer,Techniques, Gene Transfer,Transfer Technique, Gene,Transfer Techniques, Gene