Argatroban promotes recovery of spinal cord injury by inhibiting the PAR1/JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway

Argatroban is a synthetic thrombin inhibitor approved by U.S.Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of thrombosis.However,whether it plays a role in the repair of spinal cord injury is unknown.In this study,we established a rat model of T10 moderate spinal cord injury using an NYU Impactor ModerⅢand performed intraperitoneal injection of argatroban for 3 consecutive days.Our results showed that argatroban effectively promoted neurological function recovery after spinal cord injury and decreased thrombin expression and activity in the local injured spinal cord.RNA sequencing transcriptomic analysis revealed that the differentially expressed genes in the argatroban-treated group were enriched in the JAK2/STAT3 pathway,which is involved in astrogliosis and glial scar formation.Western blotting and immunofluorescence results showed that argatroban downregulated the expression of the thrombin receptor PAR1 in the injured spinal cord and the JAK2/STAT3 signal pathway.Argatroban also inhibited the activation and proliferation of astrocytes and reduced glial scar formation in the spinal cord.Taken together,these findings suggest that argatroban may inhibit astrogliosis by inhibiting the thrombin-mediated PAR1/JAK2/STAT3 signal pathway,thereby promoting the recovery of neurological function after spinal cord injury.

Oleanolic acid inhibits colon cancer cell stemness and reverses chemoresistance by suppressing JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway

Background:Oleanolic acid(OA),a pentacyclic triterpenoid exhibiting specific anti-cancer properties and highly effective antioxidant activity,was isolated from traditional Chinese medicinal herbs.Conversely,the OA that impacts colon cancer(CC)cells and its underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood.Methods:The cytotoxic effect of OA alone or OA-5-Fluorouracil(5-FU)combination on normal and CC cells was analyzed by methyl thiazolyl diphenyl-tetrazolium bromide(MTT).Then,the impact of OA on CC cell lines(LoVo and HT-29)proliferation and stemness were measured using colon formation and tumorsphere formation assays.Octamer-binding transcription factor 4(Oct4),Prominin-1(CD133),Nanog,and transcription factor SOX-2(SOX2)are cell stemness-related indicators whose expression was assessed usingfluorescence qPCR assay,Western blotting,and immunohistochemistry.The effect of OA on the proliferative potency of CC cells was evaluated using an in vivo model.Results:The stem-like characteristics and clone production of colon cancer cells were markedly reduced by OA alone or in combination with OA-5-FU.Moreover,OA increases the susceptibility of CC cells to 5-FU by blocking the cell stemness-related markers(CD133,Nanog,SOX2,and Oct4)expression levels both in vitro and in vivo,as well as by inactivating the activator of transcription 3(STAT3 signaling)and Janus kinase 2/signal transducer(JAK2).Conclusion:Thesefindings imply that oleanolic acid,both in vitro and in vivo,suppresses the JAK2/STAT3 pathway,which in turn reverses chemoresistance and decreases colon cancer cell stemness.Therefore,by reducing the recommended amount of 5-FU,this strategy may improve chemotherapeutic effectiveness and minimize undesired side effects.

Exploring the mechanism of electroacupuncture at different acupoints on acute colitis rats based on JAK2/STAT3/SOCS1 signaling pathway

Objective:To investigate the mechanism of JAK2/STAT3/SOCS1 signaling pathway in electroacupuncture of different acupoints on acute colitis rats.Methods:36 SPF SD rats were randomly divided into 6 groups,with 6 rats in each group.The rat model of acute colitis was prepared by enema with glacial acetic acid solution.After the model was established,electroacupuncture was given to each acupoint group,with density wave,frequency 2Hz-50 Hz,intensity 2 mA,muscle tremor as the degree 20 min/time,1 time/day,for 3 consecutive days.Observe the general condition of rats;the pathological changes of colonic mucosa in rats were observed by HE method.The contents of serum interleukin-4(IL-4)and interleukin-8(IL-8)were detected by ELISA.Western blot and RT-PCR were used to detect the expression of JAK2,STAT3,SOCS1 protein and mRNA in rat colon tissue.Results:In contrast to the normal group,the overall condition of the model group was worse,the colonic mucosa was severely damaged,even necrotic,and the ulcer surface was obvious.The content of IL-4 in serum was obviously reduced,and the content of IL-8 was obviously go up(P<0.01).The protein content of JAK2,STAT3 and the expression of JAK2,STAT3 mRNA in colon tissue of rats were obviously go up,while the protein content of SOCS1 and the expression of SOCS1 mRNA were obviously reduced(P<0.01).In contrast to the model group,the general condition of rats in each acupoint group was significantly improved,the damage and necrosis of colonic mucosa and ulcer surface were obviously alleviated,the content of IL-4 in serum was obviously go up,and the content of IL-8 was significantly decreased(P<0.01).The protein content of JAK2,STAT3 and the expression of JAK2,STAT3 mRNA in colon tissue of rats were obviously reduced,while the protein content of SOCS1 and the expression of SOCS1 mRNA were obviously go up(P<0.05,P<0.01).Comparison of different acupoint groups,the colonic mucosal injury in the Zusanli group was significantly reduced,the content of serum IL-4 was significantly increased,and the content of IL-8 was significantly decreased(P<0.05,P<0.01).The protein content and mRNA expression of JAK2 and STAT3 in colon tissue were significantly down-regulated,while the protein content and mRNA expression of SOCS1 were significantly go up(P<0.05,P<0.01).Conclusion:Electroacupuncture at each acupoint can improve the damage of colonic mucosa and reduce the inflammatory response.The therapeutic effect of Zusanli(ST36)is better than that of Tianshu(ST25),Dachangshu(BL25)and Shangjuxu(ST37).The mechanism may be related to the regulation of JAK2/STAT3/SOCS1 signaling pathway related proteins and inflammatory cytokines IL-4 and IL-8.

Mechanism of Yanghe Pingchaun granules on airway remodeling in asthmatic rats based on IL-6/JAK2/STAT3 signaling axis

Objective: To investigate the effects of Yanghe Pingchuan Granules on airway remodeling in asthmatic rats, and to explore the mechanism of Interleukin-6/Janus kinase 2/ Signal transducing activator of transcription 3(IL-6/JAK2/STAT3) signal axis. Methods: We separated 42 healthy male SD rats into two groups, a control group (7) and a model group (35).The model group was sensitized with a combination of ovalbumin (OVA) and aluminum hydroxide for 2 weeks, while the control group was given an equal amount of physiological saline.After 2 weeks, the modeling group was randomly divided into Model group, Yanghe Pingchuan Granules high, medium and low dose groups and Dexamethasone group, each group consisted of 7 animals. After 4 weeks, OVA atomization and gavage were used for stimulation and treatment. Yanghe Pingchuan Granules high, middle and low groups were given 15.48, 7.74, 3.87 g∙kg-1 Yanghe Pingchuan Granules daily, dexamethasone group was given 0.0625 mg∙kg-1 dexamethasone daily, and the other groups were given the same amount of normal saline. HE, PAS and Masson staining were used to observe the lung histopathological changes in rats. The levels of interleukin-6, IL-23 and IL-17A were detected by ELISA. The expression levels of JAK-2, P-JAK2, STAT3 and P-STAT3 in lung tissues were detected by Western blot. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) was used to detect the mRNA expression levels of IL-6, JAK2 and STAT3 in rat lung tissue. Results: The lung tissue structure of the model group was severely damaged compared to the control group, accompanied by a great many of inflammatory cell infiltration, goblet cell hyperplasia, subepithelial collagen fiber deposition and airway epithelial thickening were more obvious. The expressions of IL-6, IL- 23 and IL-17A in serum were significantly increased (P<0.01), the protein expression levels of JAK-2, P-JAK2, STAT3 and P-STAT3 and the mRNA expression levels of IL-6, JAK2 and STAT3 in lung tissue were significantly increased (P<0.01);Compared with the model group, inflammatory cell infiltration, goblet cell proliferation, subepithelial collagen fiber deposition and airway epithelial thickening were significantly reduced in each administration group, and the expressions of IL-6, IL-23 and IL-17A in serum were significantly decreased (P< 0.01). The protein expression levels of JAK-2, P-JAK2, STAT3 and P-STAT3 and mRNA expression levels of IL-6, JAK2 and STAT3 in lung tissue were significantly decreased (P<0.01). Conclusion: Yanghe Pingchuan Granules can significantly alleviate airway remodeling in asthmatic rats, and its mechanism may be through inhibiting the IL-6/JAK2/STAT3 signal axis.

Effects of plumbagin on migration and invasion of human hepatoma cell line via JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway

Objective:To study the effect of plumbagin(PL)on the migration and invasion of human hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)cells and its possible mechanism.Methods:The cell counting kit(CCK-8)was used to detect the effects of different concentrations of plumbagin on the proliferation of human hepatocellular carcinoma Huh-7 and LM3 cells.The effect of plumbagin on the migration ability of Huh-7 and LM3 cells was detected by scratch test and Transwell migration test,and the effect of on the invasion ability of Huh-7 and LM3 cells was detected by Transwell invasion test.Western Blot was used to detect the expression of E-cadherin,N-cadherin,matrix metalloproteinase-2 and related proteins in JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway in Huh-7 and LM3 cells.Results:Plumbagin could inhibit the proliferation of Huh-7 and LM3 cells in a time-and concentration-dependent manner.Plumbagin inhibited the migration and invasion of Huh-7 and LM3 cells in a concentration dependent manner,and it can down-regulate the expression of N-cadherin and MMP-2 protein,up-regulate the expression of E-cadherin protein,and inhibit the activation of JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway.Conclusion:Plumbagin can inhibit the migration and invasion of human hepatocellular carcinoma Huh-7 and LM3 cells,and the molecular mechanism of this process may be related to the inhibition of JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway activation.

To explore the mechanism of Dahuang Lingxian Formula in relieving inflammatory response of bile duct cells based on IL-6/JAK/STAT3 signaling pathway

Objective:To explore the mechanism of action of Dahuang Lingxian Formula in alleviating the inflammatory response of bile duct cells in LPS-induced intrahepatic bile duct inflammation model rats based on IL-6/JAK/STAT3 signaling pathway.Methods:Fifty SD rats were randomly divided into five groups,blank group,model group,choling tablets(0.5 g/kg),and low and high concentration groups(2.4 g/kg and 4.8 g/kg)of Dahuang Lingxian Formula,ten rats in each group.Except for the blank group,the rats in each group were injected with 1.25 mg/kg LPS at the common bile duct at one time to construct an animal model of intrahepatic bile duct infection.After gavage on day 8,liver tissues were taken from rats at the hepatic hilum,and the histopathological changes of the hepatic hilum and biliary tree were observed by HE staining.The expression levels of serum glutamic alanine transaminase(ALT),glutamic oxalacetic transaminase(AST),malondialdehyde(MDA)and superoxide dismutase(SOD)were measured by biochemical method.The expression levels of interleukin 6(IL-6),Janus protein tyrosine kinase 2(JAK2),signal transducer and activator of transcription 3(STAT3)in rat serum were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).Protein immunoblotting(WB)and real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR(RT-qPCR)were used to detect the expression levels of IL-6,JAK2,STAT3 protein and mRNA in biliary tree tissues.Results:①Compared with the blank group,the structures such as interlobular bile ducts in the hepatic sinusoids and portal duct area of the model rats were destroyed,and inflammatory cells infiltrated around them.The expression of ALT,AST,MDA,IL-6,JAK2 and STAT3 in the serum increased significantly,the expression level of SOD decreased,and the expression levels of IL-6,JAK2 and STAT3 proteins and mRNA increased.②Compared with the model group,the degree of liver pathological damage in rats in the Chiling Ning tablet group and the low and high concentration groups of Dahuang Lingxian Formula were improved,which could significantly reduce the expression levels of ALT,AST,MDA,IL-6,JAK2,STAT3 and up-regulate SOD in serum,and down-regulate the expression of IL-6,JAK2,STAT3 protein and mRNA,with the best effect in the high concentration group of Dahuang Lingxian Formula.③Compared with the choling tablet group,the rats in the low and high concentration groups of Dahuang Lingxian Formula tended to normalize the degree of liver pathological damage,without obvious inflammatory cell infiltration,and the expression levels of ALT,AST,MDA,IL-6,JAK2,STAT3 and the expression levels of IL-6,JAK2,STAT3 protein and mRNA in serum were reduced,and the expression levels of SOD were increased,with the best effect of Dahuang Lingxian Formula The treatment effect was best in the high concentration group.Conclusion:The mechanism may be related to the down-regulation of IL-6/JAK/STAT3 signaling pathway activation,and the best therapeutic effect was achieved by the high concentration group of Dahuang Lingxian Formula.

Yangyin Huowei mixture alleviates chronic atrophic gastritis by inhibiting the IL-10/JAK1/STAT3 pathway

BACKGROUND The Chinese medicine Yangyin Huowei mixture(YYHWM)exhibits good clinical efficacy in the treatment of chronic atrophic gastritis(CAG),but the mechanisms underlying its activity remain unclear.AIM To investigate the therapeutic effects of YYHWM and its underlying mechanisms in a CAG rat model.METHODS Sprague-Dawley rats were allocated into control,model,vitacoenzyme,and low,medium,and high-dose YYHWM groups.CAG was induced in rats using Nmethyl-N′-nitro-N-nitrosoguanidine,ranitidine hydrochloride,hunger and satiety perturbation,and ethanol gavage.Following an 8-wk intervention period,stomach samples were taken,stained,and examined for histopathological changes.ELISA was utilized to quantify serum levels of PG-I,PG-II,G-17,IL-1β,IL-6,and TNF-α.Western blot analysis was performed to evaluate protein expression of IL-10,JAK1,and STAT3.RESULTS The model group showed gastric mucosal layer disruption and inflammatory cell infiltration.Compared with the blank control group,serum levels of PGI,PGII,and G-17 in the model group were significantly reduced(82.41±3.53 vs 38.52±1.71,23.06±0.96 vs 11.06±0.70,and 493.09±12.17 vs 225.52±17.44,P<0.01 for all),whereas those of IL-1β,IL-6,and TNF-αwere significantly increased(30.15±3.07 vs 80.98±4.47,69.05±12.72 vs 110.85±6.68,and 209.24±11.62 vs 313.37±36.77,P<0.01 for all),and the protein levels of IL-10,JAK1,and STAT3 were higher in gastric mucosal tissues(0.47±0.10 vs 1.11±0.09,0.49±0.05 vs 0.99±0.07,and 0.24±0.05 vs 1.04±0.14,P<0.01 for all).Compared with the model group,high-dose YYHWM treatment significantly improved the gastric mucosal tissue damage,increased the levels of PGI,PGII,and G-17(38.52±1.71 vs 50.41±3.53,11.06±0.70 vs 15.33±1.24,and 225.52±17.44 vs 329.22±29.11,P<0.01 for all),decreased the levels of IL-1β,IL-6,and TNF-α(80.98±4.47 vs 61.56±4.02,110.85±6.68 vs 89.20±8.48,and 313.37±36.77 vs 267.30±9.31,P<0.01 for all),and evidently decreased the protein levels of IL-10 and STAT3 in gastric mucosal tissues(1.11±0.09 vs 0.19±0.07 and 1.04±0.14 vs 0.55±0.09,P<0.01 for both).CONCLUSION YYHWM reduces the release of inflammatory factors by inhibiting the IL-10/JAK1/STAT3 pathway,alleviating gastric mucosal damage,and enhancing gastric secretory function,thereby ameliorating CAG development and cancer transformation.

基于JAK/STAT信号通路探讨针刺治疗脑出血机制研究进展

脑出血是一种急性脑血管病,发病率、病死率较高,发病机制十分复杂。Janus酪氨酸蛋白激酶(JAK)/信号转导及转录激活因子(STAT)信号通路在脑出血发展过程中起关键作用。针刺治疗脑出血疗效肯定,本文以JAK/STAT信号通路作为切入点,梳理近年来针刺治疗脑出血机制研究,归纳其在抑制炎性反应,减轻脑水肿,抑制细胞凋亡,促进神经、血管再生、促进神经功能重塑等方面作用,为相关研究提供参考。

香青兰总黄酮调控TMAO介导的JAK/STAT轴抗大鼠动脉粥样硬化及RAW264.7细胞炎症的研究

目的探讨香青兰总黄酮(total flavonoids of Dracocephalum Moldavica L.,TFDM)抗大鼠动脉粥样硬化(atherosclerosis,AS)及三甲胺氮氧化物(trimethylamine N-oxide,TMAO)加剧的小鼠巨噬细胞RAW264.7炎症的保护作用及其可能的作用机制。方法采用高脂饲料喂养联合腹腔注射维生素D3的方法建立SD大鼠AS模型,分为对照组、模型组、辛伐他汀组(15 mg·kg^(-1))、TFDM组(60、30、15 mg·kg^(-1)),建模同时进行给药处理,持续8周。生化检测方法检测血清总胆固醇(TC)、甘油三酯(TG)、低密度脂蛋白胆固醇(LDL-C)水平。HE染色检测主动脉组织病理变化,ELISA试剂盒检测血清中TMAO、IL-1β、IL-6及肝脏组织中TNF-α的表达,Western blot法检测主动脉中JAK、STAT、TNF-α蛋白的表达。此外,体外培养RAW264.7巨噬细胞,采用LPS+TMAO建立巨噬细胞炎症模型,TFDM(100、50、25 mg·L^(-1))进行干预。CCK-8测定细胞活力及增殖,RT-qPCR法检测细胞中TNF-α、IL-6、JAK、STAT mRNA的表达。结果TFDM可明显下调大鼠血清TC、TG、LDL-C水平及血清TMAO、IL-1β、IL-6和肝脏TNF-α的水平,减少主动脉的斑块沉积,下调主动脉中TNF-α、JAK、STAT的蛋白表达。此外,TFDM干预可明显下调TNF-α、IL-6、JAK、STAT mRNA的表达及JAK、STAT蛋白的表达。结论TFDM可降低血清中TMAO的含量,从而抑制JAK/STAT炎症信号通路,减缓炎症的发生,发挥抗AS作用。

类风湿关节炎的JAK/STAT信号通路文献计量分析研究

目的通过对近十年Janus激酶(Janus kinase,JAK)/信号转导和转录激活因子(signal transducer and activator of transcription,STAT)信号通路对类风湿关节炎作用的文献进行多软件可视化分析,总结该领域发展趋势和研究热点,为研究者提供新的方向和思路,促进该领域创新性发展。方法收集Web of Science Core Collection数据库2013至2023年JAK/STAT信号通路在类风湿关节炎中的相关文献。利用CiteSpace和VOSviewer软件对检索到的354篇文章的发文量、国家、作者、关键词进行分析。结果该领域发文量持续增加,根据作者研究方向、高频词的呈现及对前言和热点的关注,提示该领域聚焦于基因表达、免疫机制、炎症机制、途径抑制剂、药物治疗等。未来研究将围绕通路抑制剂、抗风湿药物的安全性、机制、对照试验等展开。结论JAK/STAT信号通路对类风湿关节炎影响的研究在过去、现在乃至未来关注度高,研究价值大。各团队对该领域的研究存在差异,区域发展不平衡,提示应加强合作与交流、聚焦国际前沿、开展更多高质量研究,以推动该领域的发展和进步,为临床提供依据。

白藜芦醇对糖尿病肾病大鼠JAK/STAT信号通路的影响

目的研究白藜芦醇对糖尿病肾病大鼠JAK/STAT信号通路的影响。方法高糖高脂饲料喂养健康SD大鼠8周后,用链脲佐菌素45 mg/kg腹腔注射造模。将40只成模大鼠随机分为模型组、白藜芦醇低剂量组、白藜芦醇中剂量组、白藜芦醇高剂量组,每组10只。白藜芦醇低、中、高剂量组分别给予10 mg/kg、20 mg/kg、40 mg/kg白藜芦醇灌胃治疗,正常组和模型组则给予等容量蒸馏水。连续灌胃4周后,以HE染色观察肾脏组织形态学改变,并比较各组大鼠血糖、血清胆固醇、甘油三酯、尿素氮和肌酐水平。采用酶联免疫吸附法(enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay,ELISA)检测血清细胞间黏附分子-1(intercellular adhesion molecule-1,ICAM-1)和白介素-6(interleukin-6,IL-6)水平;荧光定量PCR法检测肾组织两面神激酶2(Janus kinase 2,JAK2)、信号传导与转录激活因子3(signal transducer and activator of transcription 3,STAT3)、细胞因子信号抑制物1(suppressor of cytokine signaling 1,SOCS1)、ICAM-1和IL-6的mRNA水平;Western blot法检测肾组织磷酸化两面神激酶2(phosphorylated Janus kinase 2,p-JAK2)、磷酸化信号传导与转录激活因子3(phosphorylated signal transducer and activator of transcription 3,p-STAT3)、SOCS1、ICAM-1和IL-6的蛋白表达。结果经白藜芦醇治疗后,白藜芦醇各剂量组肾脏病理损伤减轻。与正常组比较,模型组大鼠血糖、血清胆固醇、甘油三酯、尿素氮、肌酐均升高(P均<0.05)。与模型组相比,白藜芦醇中、高剂量组大鼠血糖、血清胆固醇、甘油三酯、尿素氮和肌酐均降低(P均<0.05)。白藜芦醇各剂量组大鼠血清ICAM-1和IL-6均较模型组显著降低(P均<0.05),且白藜芦醇中、高剂量组大鼠血清ICAM-1和IL-6显著低于低剂量组(P均<0.05)。白藜芦醇各剂量组肾组织JAK2和STAT3的mRNA水平无明显变化(P>0.05),而p-JAK2和p-STAT3的蛋白表达均较模型组下降(P均<0.05);ICAM-1和IL-6的mRNA水平和蛋白表达均较模型组降低(P均<0.05),而SOCS1的mRNA水平和蛋白表达均较模型组升高(P均<0.05)。结论白藜芦醇能减轻糖尿病肾病大鼠的肾脏损害,控制其血糖、血脂,降低血清尿素氮和肌酐水平,其机制可能与抑制JAK/STAT信号通路有关。

Elevated retinol binding protein 4 levels are associated with atherosclerosis in diabetic rats via JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway

BACKGROUND Atherosclerosis is a major cause of mortality worldwide and is driven by multiple risk factors,including diabetes,which results in an increased atherosclerotic burden,but the precise mechanisms for the occurrence and development of diabetic atheroscerosis have not been fully elucidated.AIM To summarize the potential role of retinol binding protein 4(RBP4) in the pathogenesis of diabetic atheroscerosis,particularly in relation to the RBP4-Janus kinase 2/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3(JAK2/STAT3)signaling pathway.METHODS Male Wistar rats were randomly divided into three groups,including a control group(NC group),diabetic rat group(DM group),and diabetic atherosclerotic rat group(DA group).The contents of total cholesterol(TC), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-c), triglycerides(TG), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDLc), fasting insulin(FINS),fasting plasma glucose,and hemoglobin A1 c(HbA1 c)were measured.Moreover,the adipose and serum levels of RBP4,along with the expression levels of JAK2, phosphorylated JAK2(p-JAK2), STAT3,phosphorylated STAT3(p-STAT3), B-cell lymphoma-2(Bcl-2), and Cyclin D1 in aortic tissues were also measured.Besides,homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance(HOMA-IR) and atherogenic indexes(AI) were calculated.RESULTS Compared with the NC and DM groups,the levels LDL-c,TG,TC,FINS,HOMAIR,RBP4,and AI were upregulated,whereas that of HDL-c was downregulated in the DA group(P <0.05);the mRNA levels of JAK2,STAT3,Cyclin D1,and Bcl-2 in the DA group were significantly increased compared with the NC group and the DM group;P-JAK2,p-JAK2/JAK2 ratio,p-STAT3,p-STAT3/STAT3 ratio,Cyclin D1,and Bcl-2 at protein levels were significantly upregulated in the DA group compared with the NC group and DM group.In addition,as shown by Pearson analysis,serum RBP4 had a positive correlation with TG,TC,LDL-c,FINS,HbA1 C,p-JAK2,p-STAT3,Bcl-2,Cyclin D1,AI,and HOMA-IR but a negative correlation with HDL-c.In addition,multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that serum RBP4,p-JAK2,p-STAT3,and LDL-c were predictors of the presence of diabetic atherosclerosis.CONCLUSION RBP4 could be involved in the initiation or progression of diabetic atherosclerosis by regulating the JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway.

3-epi-bufotalin suppresses the proliferation in colorectal cancer cells through the inhibition of the JAK1/STAT3 signaling pathway

Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)has been increasingly employed in the last decades in China for both preventing and treating a variety of cancers.3-epi-bufotalin is an active ingredient of TCM“Chanpi”with anti-tumor potential.However,the effect and mechanism of 3-epi-bufotalin on colorectal cancers were not well disclosed.The present study demonstrated that 3-epi-bufotalin could reduce viability,trigger apoptosis,and block the cell cycle at the G2/M stage in colorectal cancer cell lines HT29,RKO,and COLO205 in vitro.Moreover,3-epi-bufotalin inhibited the JAK1/STAT3 signaling pathway.These results indicated the anti-proliferation ability of 3-epi-bufotalin in colorectal cancer cells.

中药调控JAK/STAT信号通路干预心肌缺血再灌注损伤作用机制研究进展

急性心肌梗死是临床常见的心血管急危重症,早期再灌注是治疗急性心肌梗死的常规有效方法,但血液供应的恢复可能造成心肌缺血再灌注损伤(MI/RI),从而加重心肌损伤。近年来研究发现,中药在干预MI/RI方面具有多成分、多途径、多靶点的独特优势。Janus酪氨酸蛋白激酶/信号转导及转录激活因子(JAK/STAT)信号通路与MI/RI密切相关,通过调控炎症、氧化应激、细胞增殖、分化、凋亡等作用减轻MI/RI进程。本文就JAK/STAT信号通路在MI/RI中的作用机制及靶向调控该通路的中药研究进行综述,以期为MI/RI的防治及药物研发提供参考。

中药调控JAK/STAT信号通路治疗骨关节炎的研究进展

骨关节炎(osteoarthritis,OA)涵盖了多部位病变,包括关节软骨、韧带、关节囊和滑膜组织等病变,产生骨赘和骨硬化等现象,致使关节软骨受损。OA主要表现为关节间隙狭窄、滑膜炎症、软骨重塑和分解,伴随着关节周围肌肉组织发生改变。OA主要发生在膝、髋、手和脊柱等部位,临床表现以关节的慢性疼痛、局部肿胀僵硬伴活动受限,甚至影响关节功能活动,影响患者日常活动[1]。

JAK/STAT信号通路在类风湿关节炎致病机制及治疗靶点中的作用进展

类风湿关节炎(RA)是一种以滑膜炎及骨破坏为特征的全身炎症性自身免疫性疾病,若未及时治疗,最终会发展为关节畸形、功能障碍,甚至残疾。Janus激酶(JAK)转录活化子(STAT)信号通路在RA的发生发展中扮演关键角色,针对该通路的治疗靶点使RA疾病缓解成为现实,故成为近年来研究的热点。本文就JAK/STAT信号通路的结构与功能,对该通路参与RA滑膜炎症、软骨及骨侵蚀的作用机制进行阐释,总结基础实验和临床药物对该通路治疗靶点的最新研究成果,重点对目前全球批准的14种JAK抑制剂最新研究现状进行综述,为更多RA治疗药物的研发提供新思路。

基于JAK/STAT信号通路探讨PRELID1表达在胃癌恶性生物学行为中的作用

目的探讨相关进化和淋巴兴趣域蛋白1(PRELID1)在胃癌组织中的表达及对预后的影响,并分析其影响胃癌细胞增殖和侵袭能力的机制。方法利用TCGA数据库和111例胃癌患者的临床数据分析PRELID1在胃癌组织中的表达,并分析PRELID1表达与临床病理特征的关系及对预后的影响。生物信息学技术预测PRELID1的生物学功能,并进一步采用体外和体内实验验证。体外实验检测慢病毒调控胃癌细胞系(MGC803)中PRELID1的表达,并观察其对胃癌细胞增殖、迁移和侵袭的影响。利用裸鼠皮下成瘤体内实验观察PRELID1表达对胃癌组织生长的影响。结果PRELID1在胃癌组织中的表达显著高于癌旁组织(P<0.001)且与Ki67增殖指数呈正相关(P<0.001)。Cox回归模型分析显示,PRELID1高表达是影响胃癌患者根治术后5年生存率的独立危险因素(HR=2.336;95%CI=1.354~4.029)。基因富集结果显示,PRELID1的功能与细胞增殖和JAK/STAT信号有关。CCK-8和Transwell实验发现上调PRELID1表达可促进胃癌细胞的增殖(P=0.016)、迁移(P=0.016)和侵袭(P=0.025),下调其表达则抑制胃癌细胞的增殖(P=0.026)、迁移(P=0.048)和侵袭(P=0.029);裸鼠皮下成瘤实验发现上调PRELID1表达可促进胃癌组织的生长(P=0.047),下调其表达结果相反(P=0.005)。Western blot法检测结果显示,上调PRELID1表达可促进胃癌细胞和胃癌组织中JAK和STAT蛋白的表达(P均<0.05),下调则抑制(P均<0.05)。结论PRELID1在胃癌组织中呈高表达且与预后不良相关,其可能通过上调JAK/STAT信号调控胃癌细胞的增殖、迁移和侵袭。

中药干预JAK/STAT信号通路防治脓毒症的研究进展

脓毒症是一种由感染引发的危及生命的器官功能障碍,Janus激酶/信号转导和转录激活因子(JAK/STAT)信号通路在其中起着关键作用,参与了炎症反应、氧化应激和细胞凋亡的调控。一些中药单体,如黄酮类(如紫杉叶素等)、生物碱类(如青藤碱等)、二苯乙烯类(如白皮杉醇等)能通过调控JAK/STAT信号通路发挥抗炎、抗氧化、抑制细胞凋亡等作用,有助于改善脓毒症。中药复方(如左金方)和中药注射剂(如黄芪注射液、血必净注射液等)也能通过抑制JAK/STAT信号通路,抑制炎症反应和保护器官功能,减轻脓毒症相关损伤。尽管中药在脓毒症防治中显示出巨大潜力,但目前的研究主要集中在体外实验和动物实验,有待开展更多相应临床研究。

中药活性成分及复方调控JAK/STAT信号通路改善肝纤维化的研究进展

肝纤维化是各种慢性肝损伤的病理过程,若不及时治疗,最终可能导致肝硬化或肝癌。Janus激酶/信号转导及转录激活蛋白(JAK/STAT)信号通路与肝纤维化的发生发展密切相关。本文基于JAK/STAT信号通路总结了中药活性成分及复方改善肝纤维化的研究进展,发现活血化瘀类(如鬼箭羽醇、紫杉醇等成分及二十五味松石丸、肝复康等复方)、清热解毒类(如桦木酸、杠板归总黄酮等成分及片仔癀、克癀胶囊等复方)、疏肝行气类(如秦皮素、葫芦素B等成分及柴胡疏肝散、小柴胡汤等复方)中药活性成分和复方均可通过抑制JAK/STAT信号通路活性,降低炎症反应,抑制肝星状细胞增殖等,发挥改善肝纤维化的作用。

基于JAK-STAT信号通路探究降气平喘汤干预支气管哮喘的作用机制

目的基于Janus激酶-信号传导及转录激活因子(janus-activated kinase-singal transducers and activators of transcriprion,JAK-STAT)信号通路探究降气平喘汤干预支气管哮喘的作用机制。方法选用SD雄性大鼠48只,随机分为空白组(等体积蒸馏水)、模型对照组(等体积蒸馏水)、泼尼松组[醋酸泼尼松片6.3 mg/(kg·d)]、中药低量组[降气平喘汤3.96 mL/(kg·d)]、中药中量组[降气平喘汤7.92 mL/(kg·d)]、中药高量组[降气平喘汤15.84 mL/(kg·d)],每组8只。除空白组外,各组均于第0、7天用卵清蛋白(ovalbumin,OVA)致敏溶液腹腔注射致敏,第14天开始用OVA致敏溶液连续雾化14 d。造模成功后连续灌胃给药14 d。取肺泡灌洗液(bronchoalveolar lavage fluid,BALF)及肺组织进行HE染色、Masson染色、免疫组织化学病理学检测;ELISA法检测BALF中白细胞介素(interleukin,IL)-5、IL-13、肿瘤坏死因子(tumor necrosis factor-α,TNF-α)、γ-干扰素(interferon-γ,IFN-γ)含量;Western blot法检测肺组织中JAK1、JAK2、STAT3、p-STAT3、STAT5、p-STAT5蛋白表达水平;RT-PCR法检测肺组织中JAK1、JAK2 mRNA表达水平。结果模型对照组大鼠出现肺泡壁增厚,肺泡塌陷和支气管、血管厚度增厚,大量炎性细胞浸润及上皮细胞紊乱、脱落、支气管纤维结缔组织增生,肺脏组织纤维化,大量胶原纤维沉积。与泼尼松组相比,中药低、中、高量组α-平滑肌肌动蛋白(α-Smooth muscle actin,α-SMA)、JAK1蛋白表达水平和p-STAT3/STAT3、p-STAT5/STAT5升高(P<0.05),中药低、中量组IL-5、IL-13含量及JAK2蛋白表达水平升高(P<0.05),中药低量组TNF-α含量和JAK1、JAK2 mRNA表达水平升高(P<0.05),IFN-γ含量降低(P<0.05)。与中药低量组相比,中药中、高量组α-SMA、JAK1、JAK2蛋白表达水平和p-STAT3/STAT3、p-STAT5/STAT5降低(P<0.05),IFN-γ含量升高(P<0.05),中药高量组TNF-α、IL-5、IL-13含量降低(P<0.05)。与中药中量组相比,中药高量组α-SMA、JAK2蛋白表达水平、p-STAT3/STAT3、p-STAT5/STAT5降低(P<0.05),IL-5含量降低(P<0.05)。结论降气平喘汤可能通过调节Th1/Th2细胞因子平衡,进而调节JAK-STAT信号通路转导来改善支气管哮喘气道炎症及缓解气道重塑。