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Cellular mechanism of the neurotoxicity of ribosome-inactivating proteins.

by Wai-Man Tong. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2001. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 155-174). / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / ABSTRACT --- p.I-IV / Chapter 1. --- INTRODUCTION / Chapter 1.1. --- General / Chapter 1.1.1. --- Ribosome Inactivating Protein --- p.1 / Chapter 1.1.1.1. --- Ricin --- p.2 / Chapter 1.1.1.2. --- Trichosanthin --- p.5 / Chapter 1.1.2. --- In Vitro Study of RIP --- p.6 / Chapter 1.2. --- Uptake of Ribosome Inactivating Proteins / Chapter 1.2.1. --- Suicide Transport --- p.7 / Chapter 1.2.1.1 . --- Endocytic Uptake of Ricin --- p.8 / Chapter 1.2.1.2. --- Endocytic Uptake of Trichosanthin --- p.11 / Chapter 1.2.2. --- Pervious Studies in This Laboratory --- p.11 / Chapter 1.3. --- Apoptosis And Ribosome Inactivation / Chapter 1.3.1. --- Apoptosis / Chapter 1.3.1.1. --- Morphological Feature of Apoptosis --- p.14 / Chapter 1.3.1.2. --- Molecular Changes of Apoptosis --- p.15 / Chapter 1.3.2. --- Toxicity of Ribosome Inactivating Protein / Chapter 1.3.2.1. --- Toxicity of Ricin --- p.20 / Chapter 1.3.2.2. --- Toxicity of Trichosanthin --- p.21 / Chapter 2. --- MATERIALS AND METHODS / Chapter 2.1. --- GENERAL / Chapter 2.1.1. --- Cell Culture / Chapter 2.1.1.1 . --- Schwann Cell Culture --- p.23 / Chapter 2.1.1.2. --- Dorsal Root Ganglion Neuron Culture --- p.24 / Chapter 2.1.1.3. --- Identification of Schwann Cell and Dorsal Root Ganglion Neuron --- p.25 / Chapter 2.1.2. --- Labeling of Toxins --- p.26 / Chapter 2.1.3. --- Administration of Toxin --- p.27 / Chapter 2.2. --- UPTAKE OF RIBOSOME INACTIVATING PROTEINS / Chapter 2.2.1. --- Real-Time Observation of Toxin Uptake by Neurons --- p.27 / Chapter 2.3. --- APOPTOSIS STUDY OF RIBOSOME INACTIVATING PROTEINS' TOXICITY / Chapter 2.3.1. --- TUNEL Staining --- p.28 / Chapter 2.3.2. --- Annexin V Staining --- p.30 / Chapter 2.4. --- MOLECULAR STUDY OF THE DEATH MECHANISM OF RIBOSOME INACTIVATING PROTEINS / Chapter 2.4.1. --- NIH/3T3 Cell Line Culture --- p.33 / Chapter 2.4.2. --- Differential Display / Chapter 2.4.2.1. --- Differential Display --- p.34 / Chapter 2.4.2.2. --- Cloning and Sequencing --- p.38 / Chapter 2.4.2.3. --- RT-PCR --- p.42 / Chapter 2.4.3. --- Two Dimension Gel Electrophoresis --- p.43 / Chapter 2.4.4. --- Ribosomal RNA Analysis --- p.48 / Chapter 3. --- RESULTS / Chapter 3.1. --- General / Chapter 3.1.1. --- Cell Culture / Chapter 3.1.1.1 . --- Schwann Cell Culture --- p.50 / Chapter 3.1.1.2. --- Dorsal Root Ganglion Neuron Culture --- p.51 / Chapter 3.1.1.3. --- Identification of Schwann Cell and Dorsal Root Ganglion Neuron --- p.51 / Chapter 3.1.2. --- RIPs Labeling --- p.52 / Chapter 3.2. --- Uptake of Ribosome Inactivating Protein / Chapter 3.2.1. --- Real-Time Observation of Toxin Uptake --- p.53 / Chapter 3.3. --- Apoptosis Study of Ribosome Inactivating Proteins' Toxicity / Chapter 3.3.1. --- TUNEL Staining --- p.55 / Chapter 3.3.2. --- Annexin V Assay / Chapter 3.3.2.1. --- Schwann Cell Culture --- p.57 / Chapter 3.3.2.2. --- Dorsal Root Ganglion Neuron Culture --- p.58 / Chapter 3.3.2.3. --- Unique Observable Pattern --- p.60 / Chapter 3.4. --- Molecular Study of the Death Mechanism of Ribosome Inactivating Proteins / Chapter 3.4.1. --- NIH/3T3 Cell Line Culture --- p.60 / Chapter 3.4.1.1. --- TUNEL Staining --- p.61 / Chapter 3.4.1.2. --- Annexin V Staining --- p.61 / Chapter 3.4.2. --- Differential Display / Chapter 3.4.2.1. --- Observation --- p.61 / Chapter 3.4.2.2. --- Primer Combination --- p.62 / Chapter 3.4.2.3. --- Differential Display --- p.62 / Chapter 3.4.3. --- Two-Dimensional Gel Electrophoresis / Chapter 3.4.3.1. --- Observation --- p.63 / Chapter 3.4.3.2. --- Comparison of Gels --- p.63 / Chapter 3.4.4. --- Ribosomal RNA Analysis --- p.63 / Chapter 4. --- DISCUSSION / Chapter 4.1. --- General / Chapter 4.1.1. --- The Selection of In Vitro Model / Chapter 4.1.1.1. --- Schwann Cell Culture --- p.65 / Chapter 4.1.1.2. --- Dorsal Root Ganglion Neuron Culture --- p.66 / Chapter 4.1.2. --- Labeling of Toxins with Fluorochromes --- p.67 / Chapter 4.1.3. --- Dosage Used in In Vitro Study --- p.68 / Chapter 4.2. --- Uptake of Ribosome Inactivating Proteins / Chapter 4.2.1. --- Real-Time Examination of Toxin Uptake --- p.69 / Chapter 4.3. --- Involvement of Apoptosis in Ribosome Inactivating Proteins' Intoxication / Chapter 4.3.1. --- TUNEL Staining --- p.75 / Chapter 4.3.2. --- Annexin V and Propidium Iodide Staining --- p.77 / Chapter 4.3.3. --- Special Pattern of Fluorescence Signal in Neuronal Cell Bodies --- p.82 / Chapter 4.4. --- Molecular Study of Death Mechanism of Ribosome Inactivating Proteins / Chapter 4.4.1. --- NIH/3T3 Cell Line Culture --- p.84 / Chapter 4.4.2. --- Differential Display --- p.84 / Chapter 4.4.3. --- Two Dimensional Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis --- p.86 / Chapter 4.4.4. --- Ribosomal RNA Alternation --- p.88 / Chapter 5. --- CONCLUSIONS --- p.89 / Chapter 6. --- "FIGURES, GRAPHS AND LEGENDS" --- p.91 / Chapter 7. --- REFERENCES --- p.155 / APPENDIX / Appendix A Materials --- p.175 / Appendix B Source of Chemicals and Equipments --- p.184 / ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS --- p.186

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:cuhk.edu.hk/oai:cuhk-dr:cuhk_323625
Date January 2001
ContributorsTong, Wai-Man., Chinese University of Hong Kong Graduate School. Division of Anatomy.
Source SetsThe Chinese University of Hong Kong
LanguageEnglish, Chinese
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeText, bibliography
Formatprint, iv, 186 leaves : ill. (some col.) ; 30 cm.
RightsUse of this resource is governed by the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons “Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International” License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/)

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