A total of 66 samples (from 27 cases with neuromyelitis optica, 26 cases with multiple sclerosis, aa 13 cases with optic neuritis) were tested for aquaporin-4 antibody by a cell-based immunofluorescence assay and an...A total of 66 samples (from 27 cases with neuromyelitis optica, 26 cases with multiple sclerosis, aa 13 cases with optic neuritis) were tested for aquaporin-4 antibody by a cell-based immunofluorescence assay and an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The sensitivities and specificities of the two assays were similar. We further analyzed an additional 68 patients and 93 healthy controls using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. A Kappa test showed good consistency between the two methods in terms of detection of anti-aquaporin-4 antibody in the se of neuromyelitis optica patients. No significant correlations were identified with onset age or disea duration, suggesting that aquaporin-4 antibody is a good marker for neuromyelitis optica. The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay can be used for quantifying aquaporin-4 antibody concentrations and may be useful to dynamically monitor changes in the levels of aquaporin-4 antibody during disease duration.展开更多
Multiplexed immunohistochemistry/fluorescence(mIHC/IF)in combination with multispectral unmixing is a novel multitarget histopathological staining and imaging technique.By simultaneously revealing expression level and...Multiplexed immunohistochemistry/fluorescence(mIHC/IF)in combination with multispectral unmixing is a novel multitarget histopathological staining and imaging technique.By simultaneously revealing expression level and spatial information for up to eight biomarkers in situ,in addition to a nuclear stain within a single formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded(FFPE)tissue section,this technology can analyze the phenotype,abundance,morphology and intercellular relationship of cells while providing statistically significant results.In recent years,technical improvements have brought new insight into mIHC/IF and multispectral imaging approaches,which have been successfully applied in the field of cancer immunotherapy,specifically in regard to tumor microenvironment research,immunotherapy drug discovery,and prognostic and metastatic risk evaluation.This review highlights the principle,workflow,advantages and disadvantages of the technology,and discusses the latest applications of mIHC/IF-based imaging technology in the field of TME-related research and immunotherapy drug discovery.展开更多
AIM: To evaluate the novel anti-endomysium (anti-EMA) detection based on ELISA. METHODS: Anti-EMA IgA was measured by a novel ELISA in 196 patients with gastrointestinal symptoms and suspected mal-absorption. Data...AIM: To evaluate the novel anti-endomysium (anti-EMA) detection based on ELISA. METHODS: Anti-EMA IgA was measured by a novel ELISA in 196 patients with gastrointestinal symptoms and suspected mal-absorption. Data were compared with those obtained by the conventional IF test. RESULTS: A good concordance of 98% was found between these two assays. In sera of 161 patients (82%) both assays tested negative whereas in sera of 31 patients (16%) both assays tested positive for the presence of anti-EMA antibodies. Discrepancies between EMA- ELISA and EMA-immunofluorescence (IF) were found in only 4 patients (2%).CONCLUSION: This ELISA can replace IF for the detection of anti-EMA antibodies and provide clinicians with an excellent tool to screen for celiac disease in patients with gastrointestinal complaints.展开更多
BACKGROUND Serologic cross-reactivity between hantaviruses often complicates the interpretation of the results.AIM To analyze the diagnostic value of indirect immunofluorescence assay(IFA)and western blot(WB)in the di...BACKGROUND Serologic cross-reactivity between hantaviruses often complicates the interpretation of the results.AIM To analyze the diagnostic value of indirect immunofluorescence assay(IFA)and western blot(WB)in the diagnosis of hantavirus infections.METHODS One hundred eighty-eight serum samples from Puumala(PUUV)and Dobrava(DOBV)orthohantavirus infected patients were analyzed.Serology was performed using commercial tests(Euroimmun,Lübeck,Germany).RESULTS Using IFA,49.5%of acute-phase samples showed a monotypic response to PUUV,while 50.5% cross-reacted with other hantaviruses.The overall cross-reactivity was higher for immunoglobulin G(IgG)(50.0%)than for immunoglobulin M(IgM)(25.5%).PUUV IgM/IgG antibodies showed low/moderate reactivity with orthohantaviruses Hantaan(12.3%/31.5%),Seoul(7.5%/17.8%),DOBV(5.4%/28.1%),and Saaremaa(4.8%/15.7%).Both DOBV IgM and IgG antibodies were broadly reactive with Hantaan(76.2%/95.2%),Saaremaa(80.9%/83.3%),and Seoul(78.6%/85.7%)and moderate with PUUV(28.5%/38.1%).Using a WB,serotyping was successful in most cross-reactive samples(89.5%).CONCLUSION The presented results indicate that WB is more specific than IFA in the diagnosis of hantavirus infections,confirming serotype in most IFA cross-reactive samples.展开更多
Objective To compare the effectiveness of immunofluorescence and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in detecring human papilloma virus (HPV) in condyloma acuminata (CA). Methods HPVs in CA tissues from 60 patients ...Objective To compare the effectiveness of immunofluorescence and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in detecring human papilloma virus (HPV) in condyloma acuminata (CA). Methods HPVs in CA tissues from 60 patients were detected by immunofluorescence and PCR, respectively. Different subtypes of HPVs were also identified with restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) . Resuits The positive detective rates of immunofluorescence and PCR were 56. 67 % (34/60) and 96. 67 % (58/ 60), respectively ( P 〈 0. 01 ). RFLP results showed HPV6 and HPV11 were the main subtypes in the detected virus, which accounted for 98.28%. Conclusion The sensibility of PCR is superior to that of immunofluorescence.展开更多
AIMTo describe the technique of immunofluorescence on paraffin embedded tissue sections and discuss the po-tential pitfalls with an in depth review of literature.METHODSImmunofluorescence is integral to diagnostic ren...AIMTo describe the technique of immunofluorescence on paraffin embedded tissue sections and discuss the po-tential pitfalls with an in depth review of literature.METHODSImmunofluorescence is integral to diagnostic renal pa-thology. Immunofluorescence on paraffin embedded renal biopsies (IF-P) after enzyme treatment has been described in literature, however has not found widespread use in renal pathology laboratories. In our laboratory proteinase K digestion of paraffn embedded renal biopsy material was standardized and applied prospectively in cases where immunofuorescence on fresh frozen tissue was non contributory or not possible. Diagnostic utility was assessed and in a cohort of cases comparison of intensity of staining with routine immunofuorescence was performed.RESULTSOver the 5-year study period, of the 3141 renal biopsies received IF-P was performed on 246 cases (7.7%) and was interpretable with optimal digestion in 214 cases (6.8%). It was of diagnostic utility in the majority of cases, which predominantly included glomerular disease. Non-diagnostic IF-P was found in membranous nephropathy (2 of 11 cases), membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (2 of 32 cases), lupus nephritis (1 of 25 cases), post infectious glomerulonephritis (1 of 11 cases) and chronic glomerulonephritis (3 of 8 cases). Comparing cases with both routine IF and IF-P, 35 of 37 showed either equal intensity or a minor difference in intensity of staining(1+) for the diagnostic immunoglobulin/complement. Technically assessment of immunofluorescence on the paraffin embedded tissue was found to be easier with clearly observed morphology, however a false positive staining pattern was observed in under-digested tissue. CONCLUSIONAs a “salvage” technique, immunofuorescence on paraffn embedded renal biopsies is of great diagnostic utility, however not without pitfalls.展开更多
ASY (asynaptic) is a synaptonemal complex (SC) related protein in plant mei- osis. Some ASYs in plants have been cloned and functional determined. ASY in Brassica napus has not been sequenced and functional certif...ASY (asynaptic) is a synaptonemal complex (SC) related protein in plant mei- osis. Some ASYs in plants have been cloned and functional determined. ASY in Brassica napus has not been sequenced and functional certificated. Here, we first cloned ASY gene in Brassica napus (BnASY) and inserted it into vector pET-32a for expression fusion protein BnASY-6His in Escherichia coli BL21 (DE3). Purified fusion protein was used to produce polyclonal antibody. Specificity and application of polyclonal antibody was examined by Western blot and immunofluorescence assay. Results showed that BnASY-6His recombi-nant protein and anti-BnASY antibody were successfully obtained. Polyclonal anti-BnASY antibody had high specificity. Results of immunofluorescence showed that ASY signals appeared at leptotene stage, faded away gradually at pachytene stage and almost disap-peared at diplonema stage. In this study, highly specific polyclonal antibody was success-fully acquired and used for immunofluorescence assay in plant cells. It will contribute to functional research of ASY in B. napus.We thank Zhigang Li for providing pET-32a vector and Escherichia coli BL21 pLysS strains.展开更多
Objective: The aim was to detect the expression of PR and CD146 in paraf-fin-embedded tissue sections of endometrioid adenocarcinoma by using QDs double-labeling immunofluorescence, and evaluate the applied value of Q...Objective: The aim was to detect the expression of PR and CD146 in paraf-fin-embedded tissue sections of endometrioid adenocarcinoma by using QDs double-labeling immunofluorescence, and evaluate the applied value of QDs double-labeling immunofluorescence in endometrioid adenocarcinoma. Methods: To detect the expression of PR and CD146 on 140 cases of paraffin-embedded tissue sections of endometrioid adenocarcinoma by using QDS double-labeling immunofluorescence. Results: The co-expression of PR and CD146 in the endometrioid adenocarcinoma can be detected by QDs double-labeling immunofluorescence, and there was no correlation between them (P > 0.05). Conclusion: QDs double-labeling immunofluorescence can detect the localization and co-expression of PR and CD146 in the endometrioid adenocarcinoma.展开更多
In a recent paper published in Cell,Valanarasu,Xu,Usuyama,Kim et al.introduced GigaTIME,a multimodal artificial intelligence(AI)framework that generates photorealistic virtual multiplex immunofluorescence(mIF)images f...In a recent paper published in Cell,Valanarasu,Xu,Usuyama,Kim et al.introduced GigaTIME,a multimodal artificial intelligence(AI)framework that generates photorealistic virtual multiplex immunofluorescence(mIF)images from routine hematoxylin and eosin(H&E)-stained pathology slides.1 The study proposes that H&Estained images,paired with large-scale multimodal AI training,can serve as a hypothesis-generating route to population-scale modeling of marker-like virtual mIF images that approximate the tumor immune microenvironment(TIME),enabling spatially informed association screening across real-world patient cohorts that would be impractical to profile with experimental multiplex imaging at comparable scale.展开更多
Immunofluorescence has been widely used to localize microbes or specific molecules in insect tissues or cells.However,significant autofluorescence is frequently observed in tissues which can interfere with the fluores...Immunofluorescence has been widely used to localize microbes or specific molecules in insect tissues or cells.However,significant autofluorescence is frequently observed in tissues which can interfere with the fluorescent identification of target antigens,leading to inaccurate or even false positive fluorescent labeling.The alimentary canal of the potato psyllid,Bactericera cockerelliŠulc,exhibits intense autofluorescence,hindering the application of immunolocalization for the detection and localization of the economically important pathogen transmitted by this insect,“Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum”(Lso).In the present study,we tested the use of irradiation,hydrogen peroxide(H2O2)and Sudan black B(SBB)treatments to reduce the autofluorescence in the B.cockerelli alimentary canal tissues.Furthermore,we assessed the compatibility of the above‐mentioned treatments with Lso immunolocalization and actin staining using phalloidin.Our results showed that the autofluorescence in the alimentary canal was reduced by irradiation,H2O2,or SBB treatments.The compatibility assays indicated that irradiation and H2O2 treatment both greatly reduced the fluorescent signal associated with Lso and actin.However,the SBB incubation preserved those target signals,while efficiently eliminating autofluorescence in the psyllid alimentary canal.Therefore,herein we propose a robust method for reducing the autofluorescence in the B.cockerelli alimentary canal with SBB treatment,which may improve the use of immunofluorescence labeling in this organism.This method may also have a wide range of uses by reducing the autofluorescence in other arthropod species.展开更多
Conventional immunohistochemistry(IHC)is a widely used diagnostic technique in tissue pathology.However,this technique is associated with a number of limitations,including high inter-observer variability and the capac...Conventional immunohistochemistry(IHC)is a widely used diagnostic technique in tissue pathology.However,this technique is associated with a number of limitations,including high inter-observer variability and the capacity to label only one marker per tissue section.This review details various highly multiplexed techniques that have emerged to circumvent these constraints,allowing simultaneous detection of multiple markers on a single tissue section and the comprehensive study of cell composition,cellular functional and cell-cell interactions.Among these techniques,multiplex Immunohistochemistry/Immunofluorescence(mIHC/IF)has emerged to be particularly promising.mIHC/IF provides high-throughput multiplex staining and standardized quantitative analysis for highly reproducible,efficient and cost-effective tissue studies.This technique has immediate potential for translational research and clinical practice,particularly in the era of cancer immunotherapy.展开更多
Objective To investigate the distribution characteristics of antinuclear antibodies (ANA) within complex autoimmune pathological systems and establish their correlation with specific immune dysregulation disorders. Me...Objective To investigate the distribution characteristics of antinuclear antibodies (ANA) within complex autoimmune pathological systems and establish their correlation with specific immune dysregulation disorders. Methods A total of 80 patients with confirmed or suspected immune disorders were enrolled and classified into six groups based on clinical manifestations. Antibody concentrations and karyotype information were determined using indirect immunofluorescence, while linear immunoblotting was employed to assess specific antigen-antibody interactions. Results Different pathological groups exhibited distinct patterns in antibody concentration levels, fluorescence staining profiles, and specific antigen recognition signatures: high-concentration homogeneous types were strongly associated with systemic lupus erythematosus, whereas centromeric types were predominantly observed in patients with systemic sclerosis. Conclusion ANA serological profiles demonstrate highly specific associations with autoimmune disease subtypes, and comprehensive multi-parameter analysis contributes to optimizing clinical diagnostic and therapeutic workflows.展开更多
Xyloglucans in the non-lignified primary cell walls of different species of monocotyledons have diverse struc-tures,with widely varying proportions of oligosaccharide units that contain fucosylated side chains(F side ...Xyloglucans in the non-lignified primary cell walls of different species of monocotyledons have diverse struc-tures,with widely varying proportions of oligosaccharide units that contain fucosylated side chains(F side chains).To determine whether fucosylated xyloglucans occur in all non-lignified walls in a range of monocotyledon species,we used immunofluorescence microscopy with the monoclonal antibody CCRC-M1.The epitope of this antibody,α-L-FUCp-(1→2)-β-D-Galp,occurs in F side chains.In most non-commelinid monocotyledons,the epitope was found in all non-lignified walls.A similar distribution was found in the palm Phoenix canariensis,which is a member of the basal commelinid order Arecales.However,in the other commelinid orders Zingiberales,Commelinales,and Poales,the occurrence of the epitope was restricted,sometimes occurring in only the phloem walls,but often also in walls of other cell types including stomatal guard and subsidiary cells and raphide idioblasts.No epitope was found in the walls of the commelinids Tradescantia virginiana(Commelinaceae,Commelinales)and Zea mays(Poaceae,Poales),but it occurred in the phloem walls of two other Poaceae species,Lolium multiflorum and L.perenne.The distribution of the epitope is discussed in relation to xyloglucan structures in the different taxa.However,the functional significance of the restricted distributions is unknown.展开更多
With the deepening of epigenetic research,studies have shown that N6-methyladenosine(m6A)is closely related to the development of rheumatoid arthritis(RA),but the mechanism is still unclear.In the study,we collecte...With the deepening of epigenetic research,studies have shown that N6-methyladenosine(m6A)is closely related to the development of rheumatoid arthritis(RA),but the mechanism is still unclear.In the study,we collected synovial tissues from normal controls and patients with osteoarthritis(OA)or RA.The levels of m6A and inflammation were analyzed by immunofluorescence staining and western blotting.The roles of IGF2BP3 in cell proliferation and inflammatory activation were explored using transfection and RNA immunoprecipitation assays.IGF2BP3−/−mice were generated and used to establish an arthritis mouse model by transferring serum from adult arthritis K/BxN mice.We found m6A levels were markedly increased in RA patients and mouse models,and the expression of IGF2BP3 was upregulated in individuals with RA and related to the levels of inflammatory markers.IGF2BP3 played an important part in RA-fibroblast-like synoviocytes(FLS)by promoting cell proliferation,migration,invasion,inflammatory cytokine release and inhibiting autophagy.In addition,IGF2BP3 inhibited autophagy to reduce ROS production,thereby decreasing the inflammatory activation of macrophages.More importantly,RASGRF1-mediated mTORC1 activation played a crucial role in the ability of IGF2BP3 to promote cell proliferation and inflammatory activation.In an arthritis model of IGF2BP3−/−mice,IGF2BP3 knockout inhibited RA-FLS proliferation and inflammatory infiltration,and further ameliorated RA joint injury.Our study revealed an important role for IGF2BP3 in RA progression.The targeted inhibition of IGF2BP3 reduced cell proliferation and inflammatory activation and limited RA development,providing a potential strategy for RA therapy.展开更多
BACKGROUND Patients with tumors often develop multiple autoantibodies against tumorassociated antigens.Among these,antinuclear antibodies(ANAs)constitute a clinically important group distributed across the nucleus,cyt...BACKGROUND Patients with tumors often develop multiple autoantibodies against tumorassociated antigens.Among these,antinuclear antibodies(ANAs)constitute a clinically important group distributed across the nucleus,cytoplasm,and cytoskeleton.Emerging evidence suggests that ANAs are closely associated with the development and progression of various malignancies,including colorectal cancer(CRC).AIM To detect ANA fluorescence patterns in CRC using indirect immunofluorescence(IIF)and investigate their correlation with the disease.METHODS We collected serum samples from patients and healthy controls visiting The Affiliated Panyu Central Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University between May 2023 and March 2024 for analysis.The study included 38 patients with newly diagnosed CRC,43 patients with colorectal polyps(CRP),and 29 healthy controls.Serum ANA expression was assessed by IIF,and fluorescence patterns were recorded for each group.Differences in ANA titers were compared among each group to analyze the differences in serum ANA-positive expression,which were further analyzed to explore the correlation between ANA expression and CRC screening.RESULTS ANA positivity rates were 50.00%in the CRC group,46.51%in the colorectal polyp group,and 6.90%in the healthy control group,with significantly higher rates in the two patient groups compared to the control group(P<0.05).In the CRC group,the most common fluorescence patterns were nuclear speckled(15.79%)and cytoplasmic speckled(15.79%),with titers predominantly low(1:100,28.95%).In the colorectal polyp group,nuclear speckled(18.60%)and nuclear homogeneous(11.63%)were the most frequent,with titers also predominantly low(1:100,37.21%).The distribution of intermediate titers differed significantly among groups(P<0.05).CONCLUSION ANAs are associated with both CRP and CRC and may be useful in early CRC screening.Medium-to-high ANA titers,in particular,should prompt further evaluation for possible CRC correlation.Multiple ANA fluorescence patterns can be detected across all groups,with patients with CRP and CRC showing greater pattern diversity than healthy controls.展开更多
Combining transparent embedding with sectioning is likely to be the future direction for tissue clearing and 3-dimensional(3D)imaging.A newly published transparent embedding system,TESOS(Transparent Embedding Solvent ...Combining transparent embedding with sectioning is likely to be the future direction for tissue clearing and 3-dimensional(3D)imaging.A newly published transparent embedding system,TESOS(Transparent Embedding Solvent System),ensures consistent submicron resolution imaging throughout the entire sample,and can be compatible with different microscopy systems.This method shows great potential in connectome mapping,and might be an optimal option for future 3D multiplex immunofluorescence and RNA in situ hybridization imaging.Additional efforts would be needed to innovate labeling,imaging,and data processing strategies to fully utilize the potential of transparent embedding systems in highresolution imaging of large-scale samples.展开更多
Erratum to:J Huazhong Univ Sci Technol[Med Sci]36(4):548–553,2016 http://gffzzd3cc09b8251d45dfsbubqwpk60oxu6b9q.ffgz.tsg.suse.edu.cn/10.1007/s11596-016-1623-6 In the originally published article(http://gffzzd3cc09b8251d45dfsbubqwpk60oxu6b9q.ffgz.tsg.suse.edu.cn/10.1007/s11596-016-1623-6),the immunofluorescence images...Erratum to:J Huazhong Univ Sci Technol[Med Sci]36(4):548–553,2016 http://gffzzd3cc09b8251d45dfsbubqwpk60oxu6b9q.ffgz.tsg.suse.edu.cn/10.1007/s11596-016-1623-6 In the originally published article(http://gffzzd3cc09b8251d45dfsbubqwpk60oxu6b9q.ffgz.tsg.suse.edu.cn/10.1007/s11596-016-1623-6),the immunofluorescence images in shRNA group in Fig.3 were accidentally used rather than the final,formal experiments.To retain consistency,the entire Fig.3 is replaced here with original images of the experiments.The authors declare that this correction will not affect the conclusion of the study.展开更多
Background: Diarrheal diseases have globally decreased over the past few decades, yet they remain one of the top three causes of mortality in children under five years, especially in sub-Saharan Africa and Nigeria. Se...Background: Diarrheal diseases have globally decreased over the past few decades, yet they remain one of the top three causes of mortality in children under five years, especially in sub-Saharan Africa and Nigeria. Seasonal peaks of diarrheal episodes continue to contribute significantly to childhood mortality in these regions. One of the notable causes of diarrhea in children is parasitic infections, particularly Cryptosporidium, which poses a serious health risk. In Nigeria, the burden of Cryptosporidium diarrhea is under-researched, making it imperative to investigate its prevalence and associated risk factors. Study Objectives: The study aims to determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with Cryptosporidium diarrhea among children aged five years and below in selected health institutions in Abakaliki, South-East Nigeria. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted from January to May 2017, recruiting 200 children under five years with diarrhea from health institutions in Abakaliki. Fecal specimens were analyzed for Cryptosporidium oocysts using light microscopy with modified Ziehl-Neelsen staining and immunofluorescent antibody test (IFAT). Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) was extracted from positive samples using QIAmp® DNA stool kit, followed by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and molecular genotyping. Results: Cryptosporidium was detected in 0.5% (1/200) of children via light microscopy and 6.5% (13/200) via IFAT. All positive samples were confirmed as Cryptosporidium hominis by PCR. The prevalence of infection was significantly higher in children from institutionalized homes (50.0%) compared to monogamous homes (6.2%) (p Conclusion: Cryptosporidium hominis is a notable cause of diarrhea among children in Abakaliki, primarily transmitted through human-to-human contact. The study underscores the need for targeted interventions in childcare institutions to prevent outbreaks. Health authorities should promote breastfeeding and enhance education on hygiene practices in vulnerable populations.展开更多
AIM: We designed two synthetic-core-specific peptides core 1 (C1) and core 2 (C2), and an E1-specific peptide (El). We produced specific polyclonal antibodies against these peptides and used the antibodies for ...AIM: We designed two synthetic-core-specific peptides core 1 (C1) and core 2 (C2), and an E1-specific peptide (El). We produced specific polyclonal antibodies against these peptides and used the antibodies for detection of HCV antigens on surface and within infected peripheral blood leukocytes. METHODS: Peripheral blood from a healthy individual who tested negative for HCV RNA was incubated with HCV type 4 infected serum for i h and 24 h at 37 ℃. Cells were stained by direct and indirect immunofluorescence and measured by flow cytometry. RESULTS: After 1 h of incubation, antibodies against C1, C2, and El detected HCV antigens on the surface of 27%, 26% and 73% of monocytes respectively, while 10%, 5% and 9% of lymphocytes were positive with anti-C1, anti-C2 and anti-E1 respectively. Only 1-3% of granulocytes showed positive staining with anti-C1, anti-C2 and anti E1 antibodies. After 24 h of incubation, we found no surface staining with anti-C1, anti-C2 or anti-E1. Direct immunostaining using anti-C2 could not detect intracellular HCV antigens, after 1 h of incubation with the virus, while after 24 h of incubation, 28% of infected cells showed positive staining. Only plus strand RNA was detectable intracellularly as early as 1 h after incubation, and remained detectable throughout 48 h post-infection. Interestingly, minus RNA strand could not be detected after 1 h, but became strongly detectable intracellularly after 24 h post-infection. CONCLUSION: Monocytes and lymphocytes are the preferred target cells for HCV infection in peripheral blood leukocytes. Our specific anti-core and anti-E1 antibodies are valuable reagents for demonstration of HCV cell cycle. Also, HCV is capable of infecting and replicating in peripheral blood mononuclear cells as confirmed by detection of minus strand HCV RNA as well as intracellular staining of core HCV antigen.展开更多
It remains poorly understood if carrier hardness, elastic modulus, and contact area affect neural stem cell growth and differentiation. Tensile tests show that the elastic moduli of Tiansu and SMI silicone membranes a...It remains poorly understood if carrier hardness, elastic modulus, and contact area affect neural stem cell growth and differentiation. Tensile tests show that the elastic moduli of Tiansu and SMI silicone membranes are lower than that of an ordinary dish, while the elastic modulus of SMI silicone membrane is lower than that of Tiansu silicone membrane. Neural stem cells from the cerebral cortex of embryonic day 16 Sprague-Dawley rats were seeded onto ordinary dishes as well as Tiansu silicone membrane and SMI silicone membrane. Light microscopy showed that neural stem cells on all three carriers show improved adherence. After 7 days of differentiation, neuron specific enolase, glial fibrillary acidic protein, and myelin basic protein expression was detected by immunofluorescence. Moreover, flow cytometry revealed a higher rate of neural stem cell differentiation into astrocytes on Tiansu and SMI silicone membranes than on the ordinary dish, which was also higher on the SMI than the Tiansu silicone membrane. These findings con- firm that all three cell carrier types have good biocompatibility, while SMI and Tiansu silicone membranes exhibit good mechanical homogenization. Thus, elastic modulus affects neural stem cell differentiation into various nerve cells. Within a certain range, a smaller elastic modulus re- sults in a more obvious trend of cell differentiation into astrocytes.展开更多
基金the grants from the Ministry of Sciences and Technology of China, No. 2006AA02A408, 2008ZX09312-014
摘要A total of 66 samples (from 27 cases with neuromyelitis optica, 26 cases with multiple sclerosis, aa 13 cases with optic neuritis) were tested for aquaporin-4 antibody by a cell-based immunofluorescence assay and an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The sensitivities and specificities of the two assays were similar. We further analyzed an additional 68 patients and 93 healthy controls using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. A Kappa test showed good consistency between the two methods in terms of detection of anti-aquaporin-4 antibody in the se of neuromyelitis optica patients. No significant correlations were identified with onset age or disea duration, suggesting that aquaporin-4 antibody is a good marker for neuromyelitis optica. The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay can be used for quantifying aquaporin-4 antibody concentrations and may be useful to dynamically monitor changes in the levels of aquaporin-4 antibody during disease duration.
基金supported by State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs,Peking University。
摘要Multiplexed immunohistochemistry/fluorescence(mIHC/IF)in combination with multispectral unmixing is a novel multitarget histopathological staining and imaging technique.By simultaneously revealing expression level and spatial information for up to eight biomarkers in situ,in addition to a nuclear stain within a single formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded(FFPE)tissue section,this technology can analyze the phenotype,abundance,morphology and intercellular relationship of cells while providing statistically significant results.In recent years,technical improvements have brought new insight into mIHC/IF and multispectral imaging approaches,which have been successfully applied in the field of cancer immunotherapy,specifically in regard to tumor microenvironment research,immunotherapy drug discovery,and prognostic and metastatic risk evaluation.This review highlights the principle,workflow,advantages and disadvantages of the technology,and discusses the latest applications of mIHC/IF-based imaging technology in the field of TME-related research and immunotherapy drug discovery.
摘要AIM: To evaluate the novel anti-endomysium (anti-EMA) detection based on ELISA. METHODS: Anti-EMA IgA was measured by a novel ELISA in 196 patients with gastrointestinal symptoms and suspected mal-absorption. Data were compared with those obtained by the conventional IF test. RESULTS: A good concordance of 98% was found between these two assays. In sera of 161 patients (82%) both assays tested negative whereas in sera of 31 patients (16%) both assays tested positive for the presence of anti-EMA antibodies. Discrepancies between EMA- ELISA and EMA-immunofluorescence (IF) were found in only 4 patients (2%).CONCLUSION: This ELISA can replace IF for the detection of anti-EMA antibodies and provide clinicians with an excellent tool to screen for celiac disease in patients with gastrointestinal complaints.
摘要BACKGROUND Serologic cross-reactivity between hantaviruses often complicates the interpretation of the results.AIM To analyze the diagnostic value of indirect immunofluorescence assay(IFA)and western blot(WB)in the diagnosis of hantavirus infections.METHODS One hundred eighty-eight serum samples from Puumala(PUUV)and Dobrava(DOBV)orthohantavirus infected patients were analyzed.Serology was performed using commercial tests(Euroimmun,Lübeck,Germany).RESULTS Using IFA,49.5%of acute-phase samples showed a monotypic response to PUUV,while 50.5% cross-reacted with other hantaviruses.The overall cross-reactivity was higher for immunoglobulin G(IgG)(50.0%)than for immunoglobulin M(IgM)(25.5%).PUUV IgM/IgG antibodies showed low/moderate reactivity with orthohantaviruses Hantaan(12.3%/31.5%),Seoul(7.5%/17.8%),DOBV(5.4%/28.1%),and Saaremaa(4.8%/15.7%).Both DOBV IgM and IgG antibodies were broadly reactive with Hantaan(76.2%/95.2%),Saaremaa(80.9%/83.3%),and Seoul(78.6%/85.7%)and moderate with PUUV(28.5%/38.1%).Using a WB,serotyping was successful in most cross-reactive samples(89.5%).CONCLUSION The presented results indicate that WB is more specific than IFA in the diagnosis of hantavirus infections,confirming serotype in most IFA cross-reactive samples.
摘要Objective To compare the effectiveness of immunofluorescence and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in detecring human papilloma virus (HPV) in condyloma acuminata (CA). Methods HPVs in CA tissues from 60 patients were detected by immunofluorescence and PCR, respectively. Different subtypes of HPVs were also identified with restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) . Resuits The positive detective rates of immunofluorescence and PCR were 56. 67 % (34/60) and 96. 67 % (58/ 60), respectively ( P 〈 0. 01 ). RFLP results showed HPV6 and HPV11 were the main subtypes in the detected virus, which accounted for 98.28%. Conclusion The sensibility of PCR is superior to that of immunofluorescence.
摘要AIMTo describe the technique of immunofluorescence on paraffin embedded tissue sections and discuss the po-tential pitfalls with an in depth review of literature.METHODSImmunofluorescence is integral to diagnostic renal pa-thology. Immunofluorescence on paraffin embedded renal biopsies (IF-P) after enzyme treatment has been described in literature, however has not found widespread use in renal pathology laboratories. In our laboratory proteinase K digestion of paraffn embedded renal biopsy material was standardized and applied prospectively in cases where immunofuorescence on fresh frozen tissue was non contributory or not possible. Diagnostic utility was assessed and in a cohort of cases comparison of intensity of staining with routine immunofuorescence was performed.RESULTSOver the 5-year study period, of the 3141 renal biopsies received IF-P was performed on 246 cases (7.7%) and was interpretable with optimal digestion in 214 cases (6.8%). It was of diagnostic utility in the majority of cases, which predominantly included glomerular disease. Non-diagnostic IF-P was found in membranous nephropathy (2 of 11 cases), membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (2 of 32 cases), lupus nephritis (1 of 25 cases), post infectious glomerulonephritis (1 of 11 cases) and chronic glomerulonephritis (3 of 8 cases). Comparing cases with both routine IF and IF-P, 35 of 37 showed either equal intensity or a minor difference in intensity of staining(1+) for the diagnostic immunoglobulin/complement. Technically assessment of immunofluorescence on the paraffin embedded tissue was found to be easier with clearly observed morphology, however a false positive staining pattern was observed in under-digested tissue. CONCLUSIONAs a “salvage” technique, immunofuorescence on paraffn embedded renal biopsies is of great diagnostic utility, however not without pitfalls.
基金This work was supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (31671733,31400243 and 31201152), Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province (2013CFB423 and 2014CFB320), Major Research Project of CAAS Science, Technology Innovation Program and the Cen-tral Public-interest Scientific Institution Basal Research Fund.
摘要ASY (asynaptic) is a synaptonemal complex (SC) related protein in plant mei- osis. Some ASYs in plants have been cloned and functional determined. ASY in Brassica napus has not been sequenced and functional certificated. Here, we first cloned ASY gene in Brassica napus (BnASY) and inserted it into vector pET-32a for expression fusion protein BnASY-6His in Escherichia coli BL21 (DE3). Purified fusion protein was used to produce polyclonal antibody. Specificity and application of polyclonal antibody was examined by Western blot and immunofluorescence assay. Results showed that BnASY-6His recombi-nant protein and anti-BnASY antibody were successfully obtained. Polyclonal anti-BnASY antibody had high specificity. Results of immunofluorescence showed that ASY signals appeared at leptotene stage, faded away gradually at pachytene stage and almost disap-peared at diplonema stage. In this study, highly specific polyclonal antibody was success-fully acquired and used for immunofluorescence assay in plant cells. It will contribute to functional research of ASY in B. napus.We thank Zhigang Li for providing pET-32a vector and Escherichia coli BL21 pLysS strains.
摘要Objective: The aim was to detect the expression of PR and CD146 in paraf-fin-embedded tissue sections of endometrioid adenocarcinoma by using QDs double-labeling immunofluorescence, and evaluate the applied value of QDs double-labeling immunofluorescence in endometrioid adenocarcinoma. Methods: To detect the expression of PR and CD146 on 140 cases of paraffin-embedded tissue sections of endometrioid adenocarcinoma by using QDS double-labeling immunofluorescence. Results: The co-expression of PR and CD146 in the endometrioid adenocarcinoma can be detected by QDs double-labeling immunofluorescence, and there was no correlation between them (P > 0.05). Conclusion: QDs double-labeling immunofluorescence can detect the localization and co-expression of PR and CD146 in the endometrioid adenocarcinoma.
基金supported by the National Institutes of Health Grants R01CA231149(DY),R01CA266099(D.Y.),R01CA270010(D.Y.),DoD Breakthrough Awards BC231014(D.Y.)Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas(CPRIT)grant RP240214(D.Y.)+2 种基金Robert J.Kleberg,Jr.,and Helen C.Kleberg Foundation Award(D.Y.)Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Research Fund(D.Y.)S.-P.Y.is a Graduate Scholar in the CPRIT Training Program(RP210028).
摘要In a recent paper published in Cell,Valanarasu,Xu,Usuyama,Kim et al.introduced GigaTIME,a multimodal artificial intelligence(AI)framework that generates photorealistic virtual multiplex immunofluorescence(mIF)images from routine hematoxylin and eosin(H&E)-stained pathology slides.1 The study proposes that H&Estained images,paired with large-scale multimodal AI training,can serve as a hypothesis-generating route to population-scale modeling of marker-like virtual mIF images that approximate the tumor immune microenvironment(TIME),enabling spatially informed association screening across real-world patient cohorts that would be impractical to profile with experimental multiplex imaging at comparable scale.
基金This work was supported by Texas A&M University and Texas A&M AgriLife Research(Controlling Exotic and Invasive Insect-Transmitted Pathogens)and Hatch project TEX0-1-9381 Accession Number 1015773Xiaotian Tang received the Herb Dean'40 Endowed Scholarship from the Department of Entomology at Texas A&M University.
摘要Immunofluorescence has been widely used to localize microbes or specific molecules in insect tissues or cells.However,significant autofluorescence is frequently observed in tissues which can interfere with the fluorescent identification of target antigens,leading to inaccurate or even false positive fluorescent labeling.The alimentary canal of the potato psyllid,Bactericera cockerelliŠulc,exhibits intense autofluorescence,hindering the application of immunolocalization for the detection and localization of the economically important pathogen transmitted by this insect,“Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum”(Lso).In the present study,we tested the use of irradiation,hydrogen peroxide(H2O2)and Sudan black B(SBB)treatments to reduce the autofluorescence in the B.cockerelli alimentary canal tissues.Furthermore,we assessed the compatibility of the above‐mentioned treatments with Lso immunolocalization and actin staining using phalloidin.Our results showed that the autofluorescence in the alimentary canal was reduced by irradiation,H2O2,or SBB treatments.The compatibility assays indicated that irradiation and H2O2 treatment both greatly reduced the fluorescent signal associated with Lso and actin.However,the SBB incubation preserved those target signals,while efficiently eliminating autofluorescence in the psyllid alimentary canal.Therefore,herein we propose a robust method for reducing the autofluorescence in the B.cockerelli alimentary canal with SBB treatment,which may improve the use of immunofluorescence labeling in this organism.This method may also have a wide range of uses by reducing the autofluorescence in other arthropod species.
摘要Conventional immunohistochemistry(IHC)is a widely used diagnostic technique in tissue pathology.However,this technique is associated with a number of limitations,including high inter-observer variability and the capacity to label only one marker per tissue section.This review details various highly multiplexed techniques that have emerged to circumvent these constraints,allowing simultaneous detection of multiple markers on a single tissue section and the comprehensive study of cell composition,cellular functional and cell-cell interactions.Among these techniques,multiplex Immunohistochemistry/Immunofluorescence(mIHC/IF)has emerged to be particularly promising.mIHC/IF provides high-throughput multiplex staining and standardized quantitative analysis for highly reproducible,efficient and cost-effective tissue studies.This technique has immediate potential for translational research and clinical practice,particularly in the era of cancer immunotherapy.
摘要Objective To investigate the distribution characteristics of antinuclear antibodies (ANA) within complex autoimmune pathological systems and establish their correlation with specific immune dysregulation disorders. Methods A total of 80 patients with confirmed or suspected immune disorders were enrolled and classified into six groups based on clinical manifestations. Antibody concentrations and karyotype information were determined using indirect immunofluorescence, while linear immunoblotting was employed to assess specific antigen-antibody interactions. Results Different pathological groups exhibited distinct patterns in antibody concentration levels, fluorescence staining profiles, and specific antigen recognition signatures: high-concentration homogeneous types were strongly associated with systemic lupus erythematosus, whereas centromeric types were predominantly observed in patients with systemic sclerosis. Conclusion ANA serological profiles demonstrate highly specific associations with autoimmune disease subtypes, and comprehensive multi-parameter analysis contributes to optimizing clinical diagnostic and therapeutic workflows.
基金The work was supported by funding from the University of Auck-land.
摘要Xyloglucans in the non-lignified primary cell walls of different species of monocotyledons have diverse struc-tures,with widely varying proportions of oligosaccharide units that contain fucosylated side chains(F side chains).To determine whether fucosylated xyloglucans occur in all non-lignified walls in a range of monocotyledon species,we used immunofluorescence microscopy with the monoclonal antibody CCRC-M1.The epitope of this antibody,α-L-FUCp-(1→2)-β-D-Galp,occurs in F side chains.In most non-commelinid monocotyledons,the epitope was found in all non-lignified walls.A similar distribution was found in the palm Phoenix canariensis,which is a member of the basal commelinid order Arecales.However,in the other commelinid orders Zingiberales,Commelinales,and Poales,the occurrence of the epitope was restricted,sometimes occurring in only the phloem walls,but often also in walls of other cell types including stomatal guard and subsidiary cells and raphide idioblasts.No epitope was found in the walls of the commelinids Tradescantia virginiana(Commelinaceae,Commelinales)and Zea mays(Poaceae,Poales),but it occurred in the phloem walls of two other Poaceae species,Lolium multiflorum and L.perenne.The distribution of the epitope is discussed in relation to xyloglucan structures in the different taxa.However,the functional significance of the restricted distributions is unknown.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U22A20374,52373273)National High Level Hospital Clinical Research Funding of China-Japan Friendship Hospital(Grant number:2024-NHLHCRF-JBGSWZ-02).
摘要With the deepening of epigenetic research,studies have shown that N6-methyladenosine(m6A)is closely related to the development of rheumatoid arthritis(RA),but the mechanism is still unclear.In the study,we collected synovial tissues from normal controls and patients with osteoarthritis(OA)or RA.The levels of m6A and inflammation were analyzed by immunofluorescence staining and western blotting.The roles of IGF2BP3 in cell proliferation and inflammatory activation were explored using transfection and RNA immunoprecipitation assays.IGF2BP3−/−mice were generated and used to establish an arthritis mouse model by transferring serum from adult arthritis K/BxN mice.We found m6A levels were markedly increased in RA patients and mouse models,and the expression of IGF2BP3 was upregulated in individuals with RA and related to the levels of inflammatory markers.IGF2BP3 played an important part in RA-fibroblast-like synoviocytes(FLS)by promoting cell proliferation,migration,invasion,inflammatory cytokine release and inhibiting autophagy.In addition,IGF2BP3 inhibited autophagy to reduce ROS production,thereby decreasing the inflammatory activation of macrophages.More importantly,RASGRF1-mediated mTORC1 activation played a crucial role in the ability of IGF2BP3 to promote cell proliferation and inflammatory activation.In an arthritis model of IGF2BP3−/−mice,IGF2BP3 knockout inhibited RA-FLS proliferation and inflammatory infiltration,and further ameliorated RA joint injury.Our study revealed an important role for IGF2BP3 in RA progression.The targeted inhibition of IGF2BP3 reduced cell proliferation and inflammatory activation and limited RA development,providing a potential strategy for RA therapy.
基金Supported by Panyu District Science and Technology Plan Project,No.2024-Z04-012.
摘要BACKGROUND Patients with tumors often develop multiple autoantibodies against tumorassociated antigens.Among these,antinuclear antibodies(ANAs)constitute a clinically important group distributed across the nucleus,cytoplasm,and cytoskeleton.Emerging evidence suggests that ANAs are closely associated with the development and progression of various malignancies,including colorectal cancer(CRC).AIM To detect ANA fluorescence patterns in CRC using indirect immunofluorescence(IIF)and investigate their correlation with the disease.METHODS We collected serum samples from patients and healthy controls visiting The Affiliated Panyu Central Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University between May 2023 and March 2024 for analysis.The study included 38 patients with newly diagnosed CRC,43 patients with colorectal polyps(CRP),and 29 healthy controls.Serum ANA expression was assessed by IIF,and fluorescence patterns were recorded for each group.Differences in ANA titers were compared among each group to analyze the differences in serum ANA-positive expression,which were further analyzed to explore the correlation between ANA expression and CRC screening.RESULTS ANA positivity rates were 50.00%in the CRC group,46.51%in the colorectal polyp group,and 6.90%in the healthy control group,with significantly higher rates in the two patient groups compared to the control group(P<0.05).In the CRC group,the most common fluorescence patterns were nuclear speckled(15.79%)and cytoplasmic speckled(15.79%),with titers predominantly low(1:100,28.95%).In the colorectal polyp group,nuclear speckled(18.60%)and nuclear homogeneous(11.63%)were the most frequent,with titers also predominantly low(1:100,37.21%).The distribution of intermediate titers differed significantly among groups(P<0.05).CONCLUSION ANAs are associated with both CRP and CRC and may be useful in early CRC screening.Medium-to-high ANA titers,in particular,should prompt further evaluation for possible CRC correlation.Multiple ANA fluorescence patterns can be detected across all groups,with patients with CRP and CRC showing greater pattern diversity than healthy controls.
基金supported by a startup fund from the Chinese Institute for Brain Research,National Natural Science Foundation of China(82101059)research funding from West China School/Hospital of Stomatology Sichuan University(RCDWJS2022-11).
摘要Combining transparent embedding with sectioning is likely to be the future direction for tissue clearing and 3-dimensional(3D)imaging.A newly published transparent embedding system,TESOS(Transparent Embedding Solvent System),ensures consistent submicron resolution imaging throughout the entire sample,and can be compatible with different microscopy systems.This method shows great potential in connectome mapping,and might be an optimal option for future 3D multiplex immunofluorescence and RNA in situ hybridization imaging.Additional efforts would be needed to innovate labeling,imaging,and data processing strategies to fully utilize the potential of transparent embedding systems in highresolution imaging of large-scale samples.
摘要Erratum to:J Huazhong Univ Sci Technol[Med Sci]36(4):548–553,2016 http://gffzzd3cc09b8251d45dfsbubqwpk60oxu6b9q.ffgz.tsg.suse.edu.cn/10.1007/s11596-016-1623-6 In the originally published article(http://gffzzd3cc09b8251d45dfsbubqwpk60oxu6b9q.ffgz.tsg.suse.edu.cn/10.1007/s11596-016-1623-6),the immunofluorescence images in shRNA group in Fig.3 were accidentally used rather than the final,formal experiments.To retain consistency,the entire Fig.3 is replaced here with original images of the experiments.The authors declare that this correction will not affect the conclusion of the study.
摘要Background: Diarrheal diseases have globally decreased over the past few decades, yet they remain one of the top three causes of mortality in children under five years, especially in sub-Saharan Africa and Nigeria. Seasonal peaks of diarrheal episodes continue to contribute significantly to childhood mortality in these regions. One of the notable causes of diarrhea in children is parasitic infections, particularly Cryptosporidium, which poses a serious health risk. In Nigeria, the burden of Cryptosporidium diarrhea is under-researched, making it imperative to investigate its prevalence and associated risk factors. Study Objectives: The study aims to determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with Cryptosporidium diarrhea among children aged five years and below in selected health institutions in Abakaliki, South-East Nigeria. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted from January to May 2017, recruiting 200 children under five years with diarrhea from health institutions in Abakaliki. Fecal specimens were analyzed for Cryptosporidium oocysts using light microscopy with modified Ziehl-Neelsen staining and immunofluorescent antibody test (IFAT). Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) was extracted from positive samples using QIAmp® DNA stool kit, followed by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and molecular genotyping. Results: Cryptosporidium was detected in 0.5% (1/200) of children via light microscopy and 6.5% (13/200) via IFAT. All positive samples were confirmed as Cryptosporidium hominis by PCR. The prevalence of infection was significantly higher in children from institutionalized homes (50.0%) compared to monogamous homes (6.2%) (p Conclusion: Cryptosporidium hominis is a notable cause of diarrhea among children in Abakaliki, primarily transmitted through human-to-human contact. The study underscores the need for targeted interventions in childcare institutions to prevent outbreaks. Health authorities should promote breastfeeding and enhance education on hygiene practices in vulnerable populations.
摘要AIM: We designed two synthetic-core-specific peptides core 1 (C1) and core 2 (C2), and an E1-specific peptide (El). We produced specific polyclonal antibodies against these peptides and used the antibodies for detection of HCV antigens on surface and within infected peripheral blood leukocytes. METHODS: Peripheral blood from a healthy individual who tested negative for HCV RNA was incubated with HCV type 4 infected serum for i h and 24 h at 37 ℃. Cells were stained by direct and indirect immunofluorescence and measured by flow cytometry. RESULTS: After 1 h of incubation, antibodies against C1, C2, and El detected HCV antigens on the surface of 27%, 26% and 73% of monocytes respectively, while 10%, 5% and 9% of lymphocytes were positive with anti-C1, anti-C2 and anti-E1 respectively. Only 1-3% of granulocytes showed positive staining with anti-C1, anti-C2 and anti E1 antibodies. After 24 h of incubation, we found no surface staining with anti-C1, anti-C2 or anti-E1. Direct immunostaining using anti-C2 could not detect intracellular HCV antigens, after 1 h of incubation with the virus, while after 24 h of incubation, 28% of infected cells showed positive staining. Only plus strand RNA was detectable intracellularly as early as 1 h after incubation, and remained detectable throughout 48 h post-infection. Interestingly, minus RNA strand could not be detected after 1 h, but became strongly detectable intracellularly after 24 h post-infection. CONCLUSION: Monocytes and lymphocytes are the preferred target cells for HCV infection in peripheral blood leukocytes. Our specific anti-core and anti-E1 antibodies are valuable reagents for demonstration of HCV cell cycle. Also, HCV is capable of infecting and replicating in peripheral blood mononuclear cells as confirmed by detection of minus strand HCV RNA as well as intracellular staining of core HCV antigen.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation(Youth Project)of China,No.11102235a grant from the Key Project of Tianjin Science and Technology Support Plan in China,No.14ZCZDGX00500+2 种基金the Key Project of Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin City of China,No.12JCZDJC24100the Science and Technology Foundation Project of Tianjin Municipal Health Bureau of China,No.2013KZ134,2014KZ135the Seed Foundation Project of Affiliated Hospital of Logistics University of People’s Armed Police Force of China,No.FYM201432
摘要It remains poorly understood if carrier hardness, elastic modulus, and contact area affect neural stem cell growth and differentiation. Tensile tests show that the elastic moduli of Tiansu and SMI silicone membranes are lower than that of an ordinary dish, while the elastic modulus of SMI silicone membrane is lower than that of Tiansu silicone membrane. Neural stem cells from the cerebral cortex of embryonic day 16 Sprague-Dawley rats were seeded onto ordinary dishes as well as Tiansu silicone membrane and SMI silicone membrane. Light microscopy showed that neural stem cells on all three carriers show improved adherence. After 7 days of differentiation, neuron specific enolase, glial fibrillary acidic protein, and myelin basic protein expression was detected by immunofluorescence. Moreover, flow cytometry revealed a higher rate of neural stem cell differentiation into astrocytes on Tiansu and SMI silicone membranes than on the ordinary dish, which was also higher on the SMI than the Tiansu silicone membrane. These findings con- firm that all three cell carrier types have good biocompatibility, while SMI and Tiansu silicone membranes exhibit good mechanical homogenization. Thus, elastic modulus affects neural stem cell differentiation into various nerve cells. Within a certain range, a smaller elastic modulus re- sults in a more obvious trend of cell differentiation into astrocytes.