BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: In vivo molecular imaging with mouse model could continuously and in real-time monitor the changes of the tumor. The aim of this study is to establish stable enhanced green fluorescent protein (EGFP) expressing NCI-H460 cell lines and relevant mouse model via orthotopic transplantation, and to study the characteristic of this model and the quantitative detection method of the primary tumor and metastatic lesions. METHODS: Human lung cancer NCI-H460 cells were transfected with retroviral vector containing the EGFP. Stable high-level expression of EGFP was maintained in the subcutaneously-growing tumors. Fragments of the subcutaneously growing tumor, which were comprised of EGFP-expressing cells, were implanted by surgical orthotopic implantation (SOI) in the lung of nude mice. The dynamic growth of orthotopic tumor was observed using in vivo fluorescence imaging. The correlation of fluorescence area and tumor volume was tested. RESULTS: After the model established, green fluorescent can be observed through the flap in day 7. Tumor formation rate was 100%. Mean survival time of tumor-bearing nude mice was 34.2 days. The metastasis sites were the contralateral lung, mediastinal and hilar lymph nodes, pleura and diaphragm; metastasis rates were 87.5%, 75%, 25% and 12.5%, respectively. Tumor volume and fluorescence area was correlated (r = 0.873, P = 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: The nude mouse model bearing orthotopic human lung cancer expressing EGFP has been successfully established. The model might be used for further molecular studies on tumor metastasis, angiogenesis and also be applied to anti-tumor drug screening in preclinical stage.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: In vivo molecular imaging with mouse model could continuously and in real-time monitor the changes of the tumor. The aim of this study is to establish stable enhanced green fluorescent protein (EGFP) expressing NCI-H460 cell lines and relevant mouse model via orthotopic transplantation, and to study the characteristic of this model and the quantitative detection method of the primary tumor and metastatic lesions. METHODS:Humanlung cancer NCI-H460 cells were transfected with retroviral vector containing the EGFP. Stable high-level expression of EGFP was maintained in the subcutaneously-growing tumors. Fragments of the subcutaneously growing tumor, which were comprised of EGFP-expressing cells, were implanted by surgical orthotopic implantation (SOI) in the lung of nude mice. The dynamic growth of orthotopic tumor was observed using in vivo fluorescence imaging. The correlation of fluorescence area and tumor volume was tested. RESULTS: After the model established, green fluorescent can be observed through the flap in day 7. Tumor formation rate was 100%. Mean survival time of tumor-bearing nude mice was 34.2 days. The metastasis sites were the contralateral lung, mediastinal and hilar lymph nodes, pleura and diaphragm; metastasis rates were 87.5%, 75%, 25% and 12.5%, respectively. Tumor volume and fluorescence area was correlated (r = 0.873, P = 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: The nude mouse model bearing orthotopic humanlung cancer expressing EGFP has been successfully established. The model might be used for further molecular studies on tumor metastasis, angiogenesis and also be applied to anti-tumor drug screening in preclinical stage.
Stable and high-level of EGFP expression in H460 cells in vitro. A: Image of NCI-H460-EGFP cells visualized with an inverted fluorescence microscopy; B: Image of (A) visualized with an inverted microscopy.
稳定表达EGFP的H460细胞单克隆(×100)。A:荧光显微镜;B:倒置显微镜。Stable and high-level of EGFP expression in H460 cells in vitro. A: Image of NCI-H460-EGFP cells visualized with an inverted fluorescence microscopy; B: Image of (A) visualized with an inverted microscopy.
Dynamic observation of fluorescence imaging in nude mice bearing tumor (Bar, 5 mm). Tumor formation rate was 100% after surgical orthotopic implantation. Green fluorescence in situ can be observed at day 7. Metastases occurs around day 21. At day 28, nude mice appeared emaciated, shortness of breath and other symptoms. Tumor in situ filled the entire left chest.
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裸鼠原位肿瘤的活体连续观察。A:第7天;B:第14天;C:第21天。
Continuous observation of orthotopic tumors in vivo. A: Day 7; B: Day 14; C: Day 21.
Observation of nude mouse after thoracic anatomy. A, B: Fluorescence imaging; C, D: The general picture. Compared to the general picture, the fluorescence imaging is more clear to detect minor tumours.
裸鼠原位种植瘤的活体荧光成像动态观察(Bar, 5 mm)。肺癌原位移植后成瘤率为100%,第7天可活体观察到肺癌原位移植瘤的荧光表达,第21天左右出现转移灶,第28天左右裸鼠开始出现消瘦、活动减退、呼吸短促等症状,肿瘤布满整个左侧胸腔。Dynamic observation of fluorescence imaging in nude mice bearing tumor (Bar, 5 mm). Tumor formation rate was 100% after surgical orthotopic implantation. Green fluorescence in situ can be observed at day 7. Metastases occurs around day 21. At day 28, nude mice appeared emaciated, shortness of breath and other symptoms. Tumor in situ filled the entire left chest.裸鼠原位肿瘤的活体连续观察。A:第7天;B:第14天;C:第21天。Continuous observation of orthotopic tumors in vivo. A: Day 7; B: Day 14; C: Day 21.裸鼠自然死亡肿瘤的解剖观察。A、B:荧光成像;C、D:大体照片。整体荧光成像对微小转移灶显像比自然光下大体照片显像更为清晰。Observation of nude mouse after thoracic anatomy. A, B: Fluorescence imaging; C, D: The general picture. Compared to the general picture, the fluorescence imaging is more clear to detect minor tumours.
原位肿瘤荧光面积和肿瘤体积之间的相关性分析。原位肿瘤荧光面积和肿瘤体积具有显著相关性(r=0.873, P < 0.05)。
The correlation analysis between tumor volume and green fluorescent area during tumor proliferation. Significant correlation (r=0.873, P < 0.05) was observed between tumor volume and green fluorescent area.
The tumor growth of NCI-H460-EGFP cells and dynamic change of fluorescent area. After the establishment of orthotopic model, the area of green fluorescent protein expression of tumor increased gradually during 1 week to 4 weeks. But after 4 weeks, the growth of fluorescent area has slowed significantly.
原位肿瘤荧光面积和肿瘤体积之间的相关性分析。原位肿瘤荧光面积和肿瘤体积具有显著相关性(r=0.873, P < 0.05)。The correlation analysis between tumor volume and green fluorescent area during tumor proliferation. Significant correlation (r=0.873, P < 0.05) was observed between tumor volume and green fluorescent area.以荧光面积为观察指标为观测指标绘制的生存曲线。第1周-第4周,随着移植时间的增加,表达绿色荧光蛋白的面积逐渐增大,4周后,荧光面积增长速度明显减慢。The tumor growth of NCI-H460-EGFP cells and dynamic change of fluorescent area. After the establishment of orthotopic model, the area of green fluorescent protein expression of tumor increased gradually during 1 week to 4 weeks. But after 4 weeks, the growth of fluorescent area has slowed significantly.
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