Effects of L-3-n-butylphthalide on caspase-3 and nuclear factor kappa-B expression in primary basal forebrain and hippocampal cultures after beta-amyloid peptide 1-42 treatment

BACKGROUND： L-3-n-butylphthalide （L-NBP） can inhibit phosphorylation of tau protein and reduce the neurotoxicity of beta-amyloid peptide 1-42 （Aβ1-42）. OBJECTIVE： To observe the neuroprotective effects of L-NBP on caspase-3 and nuclear factor kappa-B （NF- K B） expression in a rat model of Alzheimer＇s disease. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING： A cell experiment was performed at the Central Laboratory of Provincial Hospital affiliated to Shandong University between January 2008 and August 2008. MATERIALS： L-NBP （purity 〉 98%） was provided by Shijiazhuang Pharma Group NBP Pharmaceutical Company Limited. Aβ1-42, 3-[4,5-dimethylthiazolo-2]-2,5 iphenyltetrazolium bromide （MTT）, and rabbit anti-Caspase-3 polyclonal antibody were provided by Cell Signaling, USA; goat anti-choactase and rabbit anti-NF- kB antibodies were provided by Santa Cruz, USA. METHODS： Primary cultures were generated from rat basal forebrain and hippocampal neurons at 17 or 19 days of gestation. The cells were assigned into five groups： the control group, the Aβ1-42 group （2 μmol/L）, the Aβ1-42 ＋ 0.1 μmol/L L-NBP group, the Aβ1-42 ＋ 1 μ mol/L L-NBP group, and the Aβ1-42 ＋ 10μmol/L L-NBP group. The neurons were treated with Aβ1-42 （2 μmol/L） alone or in combination with L-NBP （0.1, 1, 10 μmol/L） for 48 hours. Cells in the control group were incubated in PBS. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES： Morphologic changes were evaluated using inverted microscopy, viability using the M-I-I- method, and the changes in caspase-3 and NF- k B expression using Western blot. RESULTS： Induction with Aβ1-42 for 48 hours caused cell death and soma atrophy, and increased caspase-3 and NF- K B expression （P 〈 0.05）. L-NBP blocked these changes in cell morphology, decreased caspase-3 and NF- k B expression （P 〈 0.05）, and improved cell viability, especially at the high dose （P 〈 0.05）. CONCLUSION： AI3^-42 is toxic to basal forebrain and hippocampal primary neurons; L-NBP protects against this toxicity and inhibits the induction of caspase-3 and NF- K B expression.

Increased Expression and Activity of MMP-9 in C-reactive Protein-induced Human THP-1 Mononuclear Cells Is Related to Activation of Nuclear Factor Kappa-B

The relation between the expression and activity of MMP-9 in C-reactive protein （CRP）-induced human THP-1 mononuclear cells and the activation of nuclear factor kappa-B （NF-κB） was studied to investigate the possible role of CRP in plaque destabilization. Human THP-1 cells were incubated in the presence of CRP at 0 （control group）, 25, 50 and 100 μg/mL （CRP groups） for 24 h. In PDTC （a specific NF-κB inhibitor） group, the cells were pre-treated with PDTC at 10 μmol/L and then with 100 μg/mL CRP. The conditioned media （CM） and human THP-1 cells in different groups were harvested. MMP-9 expression in CM and human THP-1 cells was measured by ELISA and Western blotting. MMP-9 activity was assessed by fluorogenic substrates. The expression of NF-κB inhibitor α （IκB-α） and NF-κB p65 was detected by Western blotting and ELISA respectively. The results showed that CRP increased the expression and activity of MMP-9 in a dose-dependent manner in the human THP-1 cells. Western blotting revealed that IiB-α expression was decreased in the cells with the concentrations of CRP and ELISA demonstrated that NF-κB p65 expression in the CRP-induced cells was increased. After pre-treatment of the cells with PDTC at 10 μmol/L, the decrease in IκB-α expression and the increase in NF-κB p65 expression in the CRP-induced cells were inhibited, and the expression and activity of MMP-9 were lowered too. It is concluded that increased expression and activity of MMP-9 in CRP-induced human THP-1 cells may be associated with activation of NF-κB. Down-regulation of the expression and activity of MMP-9 may be a new treatment alternative for plaque stabilization by inhibiting the NF-κB activation.

Yemazhui(Herba Eupatorii Lindleyani)ameliorates lipopolysaccharide-induced acute lung injury via modulation of the toll-like receptor 4/nuclear factor kappa-B/nod-like receptor family pyrin domain-containing 3 protein signaling pathway and intestinal flor

OBJECTIVE:To investigate the impact of Yemazhui(Herba Eupatorii Lindleyani,HEL)against lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-induced acute lung injury(ALI)and explore its underlying mechanism in vivo.METHODS:The chemical constituents of HEL were analyzed by ultra-high performance liquid chromatographyquadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry method.Then,HEL was found to suppress LPS-induced ALI in vivo.Six-week-old male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into 6 groups:control,LPS,Dexamethasone(Dex),HEL low dose 6 g/kg(HEL-L),HEL medium dose 18 g/kg(HEL-M)and HEL high dose 54 g/kg(HEL-H)groups.The model rats were intratracheally injected with 3 mg/kg LPS to establish an ALI model.Leukocyte counts,lung wet/dry weight ratio,as well as myeloperoxidase(MPO)activity were determined followed by the detection with hematoxylin and eosin staining,enzyme linked immunosorbent assay,quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction,western blotting,immunohistochemistry,and immunofluorescence.Besides,to explore the effect of HEL on ALI-mediated intestinal flora,we performed 16s rRNA sequencing analysis of intestinal contents.RESULTS:HEL attenuated LPS-induced inflammation in lung tissue and intestinal flora disturbance.Mechanism study indicated that HEL suppressed the lung coefficient and wet/dry weight ratio of LPS-induced ALI in rats,inhibited leukocytes exudation and MPO activity,and improved the pathological injury of lung tissue.In addition,HEL reduced the expression of tumor necrosis factoralpha,interleukin-1beta(IL-1β)and interleukin-6(IL-6)in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and serum,and inhibited nuclear displacement of nuclear factor kappa-B p65(NF-κBp65).And 18 g/kg HEL also reduced the expression levels of toll-like receptor 4(TLR4),myeloid differentiation factor 88,NF-κBp65,phosphorylated inhibitor kappa B alpha(phospho-IκBα),nod-like receptor family pyrin domain-containing 3 protein(NLRP3),IL-1β,and interleukin-18(IL-18)in lung tissue,and regulated intestinal flora disturbance.CONCLUSIONS:In summary,our findings revealed that HEL has a protective effect on LPS-induced ALI in rats,and its mechanism may be related to inhibiting TLR4/NF-κB/NLRP3 signaling pathway and improving intestinal flora disturbance.

中药单体治疗脊髓损伤后神经炎症:核转录因子κB信号通路的作用

背景:基于核转录因子κB通路探究神经炎症的靶向治疗越来越值得探究,中药靶点多、范围广、机制丰富及不良反应少等优点在治疗各类疾病时都具有十分巨大的潜力。目的:基于核转录因子κB信号通路,对近年研究中出现的山奈酚、红花黄、汉黄芩苷及雷公藤甲素等中药单体治疗脊髓损伤后神经炎症的研究进展进行系统的阐述与归纳。方法:以“脊髓损伤,炎症,抗炎,中药单体,单体化合物,NF-κB信号通路,黄酮,糖苷,酚类,酯类,生物碱”为检索词在中国知网数据库中进行检索;以“Spinal cord injury,inflammation,anti-inflammatory,traditional Chinese medicine monomer,monomeric compound,NF-κB signaling pathway,flavonoids,glycosides,phenols,esters,alkaloids”为检索词在PubMed数据库中进行检索,最终共纳入67篇文献进行综述分析。结果与结论:①核转录因子κB信号通路在神经系统中的作用复杂多样,能够调控中性粒细胞、小胶质细胞、星形胶质细胞和巨噬细胞等,介导损伤后炎症的发生与发展;②中药单体如汉黄芩苷对核转录因子κB抑制蛋白的降解、红花黄素对核转录因子κB信号通路磷酸化过程的抑制、山奈酚对核转录因子κB信号通路p65核易位的抑制等作用可以降低炎症反应对机体造成的影响,从而促进神经功能恢复;③核转录因子κB信号通路在损伤早期能够促进炎症反应和免疫细胞迁移活化,在损伤中后期能够促进损伤部位的修复和纤维化的发生等,适当的激活核转录因子κB信号通路具有促进炎症因子的释放、提高细胞的抗氧化能力及促进免疫细胞的活化等能力,但过度激活的核转录因子κB信号通路则容易导致慢性炎症的发生和持续、细胞凋亡受到抑制等;④未来的研究可以进一步探索如何准确调控核转录因子κB信号通路的活化水平、如何实现对神经系统炎症和损伤的精准干预展开,也可围绕中药单体的制备及中药单体对信号通路的作用机制展开,以期为神经系统疾病的康复和功能恢复提供更有效的治疗策略。

SkullcapflavoneⅡsuppresses TGF-β-induced corneal epithelial mesenchymal transition in vitro

AIM:To investigate the effect of skullcapflavone II(SCF-II)on the epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT)induced by transforming growth factor beta(TGF-β)in human corneal epithelial cells(HCECs),as well as to identify the signaling pathways that may be involved.METHODS:HCECs were cultured in vitro.At a SCFII(5,10μmol/L)dose,cell viability was analysed with a cell counting kit-8(CCK-8)assay,and cell migration was monitored with wound healing and Transwell migration assays.There were 4 groups:SCF-II,TGF-β,SCF-II+TGF-βand Control.Western blotting and immunofluorescence were performed to show the expression of EMT markers and the translocation of nuclear factor kappa-B(NF-κB)into the nucleus in the 4 groups.RESULTS:Treatment with SCF-II decreased HCEC viability in a dose-dependent manner.A concentration below 10μmol/L did not present obvious cell toxicity,and survival rates were more than 70%at 48h.Treatment with SCF-II(5 and 10μmol/L)significantly impeded migration in wound healing and Transwell migration assays(P<0.05),and EMT markers and NF-κB translocation into the nucleus were inhibited.After both TGF-βand SCF-II treatment,the migration of TGF-β-treated HCECs were suppressed by SCF-II(P<0.05).The expression levels of the mesenchymal markers N-cadherin(P<0.05),α-smooth muscle actin(α-SMA;P<0.05)and NF-κB(P<0.05)in both TGF-β-and SCF-II-treated HCECs were lower than those in the HCECs treated with TGF-βalone and higher than those in HCECs treated with SCF-II alone.Immunofluorescence showed that the entry of NF-κB into the nucleus in both TGF-β-and SCF-IItreated HCECs was less than that in the TGF-β-treated HCECs.CONCLUSION:SCF-II inhibit TGF-β-induced EMT in HCECs by potentially regulating the NF-κB signalling pathway.Thus,SCF-II represents a candidate putative therapeutic agent in corneal fibrotic diseases.

白藜芦醇激活细胞外信号调节激酶5信号蛋白促进小鼠MC3T3-E1细胞增殖

背景:细胞外信号调节激酶5信号蛋白对生物体的存活不可或缺,白藜芦醇能通过多种途径促进成骨细胞增殖,但其是否能通过细胞外信号调节激酶5信号蛋白调控成骨细胞功能还需进一步验证。目的:探究细胞外信号调节激酶5对MC3T3-E1细胞增殖以及相关分泌蛋白的调控作用,进一步验证白藜芦醇通过激活细胞外信号调节激酶5完成上述过程。方法:小鼠MC3T3-E1前成骨细胞分别用完全培养基、XMD8-92(细胞外信号调节激酶5抑制剂)、表皮生长因子(细胞外信号调节激酶5激活剂)和白藜芦醇单独干预及XMD8-92+表皮生长因子、白藜芦醇+XMD8-92干预后,通过Western blot检测各组细胞内细胞外信号调节激酶5、磷酸化细胞外信号调节激酶5蛋白,增殖相关蛋白Cyclin D1、CDK4、PCNA,以及成骨细胞分泌蛋白骨保护素、核因子κB受体活化因子配体的表达情况,使用细胞免疫荧光染色检测各组细胞外信号调节激酶5、骨保护素和核因子κB受体活化因子配体荧光强度,使用EdU染色检测各组细胞增殖情况。白藜芦醇干预MC3T3-E1细胞的适宜浓度及时间由细胞形态学观察和CCK-8实验确定。结果与结论:①细胞外信号调节激酶5信号蛋白的激活能有效促进MC3T3-E1细胞增殖、上调骨保护素/核因子κB受体活化因子配体比值;②白藜芦醇干预MC3T3-E1细胞的适宜浓度及时间为5μmol/L,24 h;③白藜芦醇可以激活细胞外信号调节激酶5信号蛋白,进而促进成骨细胞增殖,并上调骨保护素/核因子κB受体活化因子配体比值;④研究结果表明,白藜芦醇可以通过激活细胞外信号调节激酶5信号蛋白促进MC3T3-E1细胞增殖,并通过激活细胞外信号调节激酶5信号蛋白上调骨保护素/核因子κB受体活化因子配体比值。

Hyperbaric Oxygen and Ginkgo Biloba Extract Ameliorate Cognitive and Memory Impairment via Nuclear Factor Kappa-B Pathway in Rat Model of Alzheimer＇s Disease

Background： Hyperbaric oxygen （HBO） and Ginkgo biloba extract （e.g., EGB 761） were shown to ameliorate cognitive and memory impairment in Alzheimcr＇s disease （AD）. However, the exact mechanism remains elusive. The aim of the present study was to investigate the possible mechanisms of HBO and EGB 761 via the function of nuclear factor kappa-B （NF-κB） pathway. Methods： AD rats were induced by injecting β-amyloid 25-35 into the hippocampus. All animals were divided into six groups： Normal. sham. AD model, HBO （2 atmosphere absolute： 60 min/d）, EGB 761 （20 mg·kg^-1 ·d ^-1）, and HBO/EGB 761 groups. Morris water maze tests were used to assess cognitive, and memory capacities of rats： TdT-mediated dUTP Nick-End Labeling staining and Western blotting were used to analyze apoptosis and NF-κB pathway-related proteins in hippocampus tissues. Results： Morris water maze tests revealed that EGB 761 and HBO significantly improved the cognitive and memory ability of AD rats. In addition, the protective effect of combinational therapy （HBO/EGB 761 ） was superior to either HBO or EGB 761 alone. In line. redticed apoptosis with NF-κB pathway activation was observed in hippocampus neurons treated by HBO and EGB 761. Conclusions： Our results suggested that HBO and EGB 761 improve cognitive and memory capacity in a rat model of AD. The protective effects are associated with the reduced apoptosis with NF-κB pathway activation in hippocampus neurons.

Neutrophil extracellular traps contribute to myofibroblast differentiation and scar hyperplasia through the Toll-like receptor 9/nuclear factor Kappa-B/interleukin-6 pathway

Background:Inflammation is an important factor in pathological scarring.The role of neutrophils,one of the most important inflammatory cells,in scar hyperplasia remains unclear.The purpose of this article is to study the correlation between neutrophil extracellular traps(NETs)and scar hyperplasia and identify a new target for inhibiting scar hyperplasia.Methods:Neutrophils were isolated from human peripheral blood by magnetic-bead sorting.NETs in plasma and scars were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays(ELISAs),immunofluorescence and flow cytometry.Immunohistochemistry was used to assess neutrophil(CD66B)infiltration in hypertrophic scars.To observe the entry of NETs into fibroblasts we used immunofluorescence and flow cytometry.Results:We found that peripheral blood neutrophils in patients with hypertrophic scars were more likely to form NETs(p<0.05).Hypertrophic scars showed greater infiltration with neutrophils and NETs(p<0.05).NETs activate fibroblasts in vitro to promote their differentiation and migration.Inhibition of NETs with cytochalasin in wounds reduced the hyperplasia of scars in mice.We induced neutrophils to generate NETs with different stimuli in vitro and detected the proteins carried by NETs.We did not find an increase in the expression of common scarring factors[interleukin(IL)-17 and transforming growth factor-β(TGF-β),p>0.05].However,inhibiting the production of NETs or degrading DNA reduced the differentiation of fibroblasts intomyofibroblasts.In vitro,NETs were found to be mediated by Toll-like receptor 9(TLR-9)in fibroblasts and further phosphorylated nuclear factor Kappa-B(NF-κB).We found that IL-6,which is downstream of NF-κB,was increased in fibroblasts.Additionally,IL-6 uses autocrine and paracrine signaling to promote differentiation and secretion.Conclusions:Our experiments found that NETs activate fibroblasts through the TLR-9/NF-κB/IL-6 pathway,thereby providing a new target for regulating hypertrophic scars.

基于NF-κB信号通路探讨中医药防治胃癌研究进展

胃癌是最常见的消化道恶性肿瘤之一,以高侵袭性和高异质性为特点。其发病机制复杂,涉及多种信号通路活化。NF-κB信号通路异常激活,是胃癌发生发展的根本原因之一。大量研究证明,中医药治疗胃癌具有疗效显著、安全性高、不良反应少等独特优势,其多靶点、多途径、多效应调控NF-κB信号通路抑制胃癌已逐渐成为当前研究热点。然而,针对中医药干预NF-κB信号通路调控胃癌尚无系统阐述。现通过归纳并总结近年来中药单体及复方通过参与胃癌细胞的增殖、凋亡、转移、炎症反应、血管生成和细胞自噬等过程调控NF-κB通路干预胃癌的研究,旨在为临床防治胃癌提供新的指导和借鉴。目前,中医药干预NF-κB信号通路治疗胃癌具有广阔的探索前景,但如何将基础研究成果转化成科学的临床研究仍需深入探究。

芒柄花素抑制脂多糖诱导髓核间充质干细胞的炎症反应

背景:芒柄花素具有抗炎、抗氧化能力,但其对髓核间充质干细胞是否有保护作用尚不清楚。目的:探讨芒柄花素对炎症微环境下髓核间充质干细胞的作用及机制。方法:①从SD大鼠尾椎椎间盘中提取髓核间充质干细胞,流式细胞术鉴定间充质干细胞表面标志;②CCK-8法检测脂多糖、芒柄花素对髓核间充质干细胞增殖活力的影响,以确定后续处理细胞应用的芒柄花素浓度;③在DMEM/F-12完全培养基中添加5μg/mL脂多糖模拟炎症微环境,然后用不同浓度芒柄花素处理髓核间充质干细胞24 h,通过Western blot、实时荧光定量PCR、免疫荧光检测炎症标志物表达,Western blot检测核因子κB信号通路蛋白水平。结果与结论:①贴壁培养的髓核间充质干细胞呈梭形,生长状态良好,流式细胞术结果显示间充质干细胞表面标志物CD29、CD44、CD90呈阳性,造血干细胞表面标志物CD34、CD45呈阴性。②12.5,25,50,100,200μmol/L芒柄花素处理24 h对髓核间充质干细胞无明显增殖抑制效果。与脂多糖组相比,12.5,25,50μmol/L芒柄花素处理24 h后髓核间充质干细胞活力显著提高,因此后续选用12.5,25,50μmol/L为芒柄花素低、中、高浓度处理髓核间充质干细胞。③与脂多糖组相比,芒柄花素低、中、高浓度组髓核间充质干细胞中基质金属蛋白酶3、基质金属蛋白酶13、肿瘤坏死因子α蛋白和mRNA表达均明显降低(P<0.05),且具有剂量依赖性。④与脂多糖组相比,芒柄花素低、中、高浓度组髓核间充质干细胞中磷酸化核因子κB和磷酸化核因子κB抑制蛋白的表达显著降低(P<0.05),且具有剂量依赖性。上述结果说明芒柄花素可能通过抑制核因子κB信号通路减轻脂多糖诱导的大鼠髓核间充质干细胞炎症。

Glycerol monolaurate improves intestinal morphology and antioxidant status by suppressing inflammatory responses and nuclear factor kappa-B signaling in lipopolysaccharide-exposed chicken embryos

Medium-chain fatty acids and their derivatives are natural ingredients that support immunological functions in animals.The effects of glycerol monolaurate(GML)on intestinal innate immunity and associated molecular mechanisms were investigated using a chicken embryo model.Sixty-four Arbor Acres broiler embryos were randomly allocated into four groups.On embryonic day 17.5,the broiler embryos were administered with 9 mg of GML,which was followed by a 12-h incubation period and a12-h challenge with 32μg of lipopolysaccharide(LPS).On embryonic day 18.5,the jejunum and ileum were harvested.Results indicated that GML reversed the LPS-induced decline in villus height and upregulated the expression of mucin 2(P<0.05).GML decreased LPS-induced malondialdehyde production and boosted antioxidant enzyme activity(P<0.05).GML alleviated LPS-stimulated intestinal secretion of interleukin(IL)-1β,IL-6,and tumor necrosis factor-a(TNF-a)(P<0.05).GML also normalized LPS-induced changes in the gene expression of Toll-like receptor 4,nuclear factor kappa-B p65(NF-κB p65),cyclooxygenase-2,NOD-like receptor protein 3,IL-18,zonula occludens 1,and occludin(P<0.05).GML enhanced as well the expression of AMP-activated protein kinase a1 and claudin 1(P<0.05).In conclusion,GML improved intestinal morphology and antioxidant status by alleviating inflammatory responses and modulating NF-κB signaling in LPS-challenged broiler embryos.

女性压力性尿失禁术后并发尿路感染风险模型构建

目的构建并探讨女性压力性尿失禁(SUI)术后并发尿路感染风险模型的临床应用价值。方法回顾性分析2021年5月至2023年4月江汉大学附属医院武汉市第六医院收治的300例女性SUI患者的临床资料。统计术后尿路感染发生情况,分析并发尿路感染的影响因素,构建Logistic回归模型。结果300例女性SUI患者术后6周尿路感染发生率为10.00%;SUI严重程度、合并糖尿病、导尿天数及血清高迁移率族蛋白1(HMGB1)、Toll样受体4(TLR4)、核因子κB(NF-κB)水平均为SUI术后尿路感染发生的影响因素(P<0.05);Logistic回归模型的曲线下面积(AUC)为0.887,外部验证显示模型的灵敏度及特异度分别为91.82%、95.51%,总正确率为94.00%。结论SUI术后尿路感染影响因素涉及SUI严重程度、合并糖尿病、导尿天数及血清HMGB1、TLR4、NF-κB水平,据此构建的风险模型对尿路感染预防具有指导意义。

Efficacy of Shoushen granule on adenosine triphosphate binding cassette transporter A1, proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 and toll-like receptor 4/nuclear factor kappa-B signaling pathway in ApoE-knockout mice

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of Shoushen granule, prepared with four Chinese medicinals, on the targeted regulation of adenosine triphosphate binding cassette transporter A1(ABCA1) through proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9(PCSK9) and toll-like receptor 4(TLR4)/nuclear factor kappa-B(NF-κB) signaling pathway to affect atherosclerosis(AS) in ApoE-knockout(ApoE-/-) mice.METHODS: ApoE-/-mice fed with a high-fat diet were used for AS modeling and divided into Model,Shoushen, and Atorvastatin groups. C57 BL/6 J mice at the same age and background strain were included in the Control group. Western blot and immunohistochemistry were used to measure ABCA1, PCSK9, TLR4, and NF-κB protein expression in mouse aortas. Enzyme-linked immuno sorbent assay was used to measure mouse serum tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α), interleukin-10(IL-10), monocyte chemoattractant protein 1(MCP-1), and intercellular cell adhesion molecule-1(ICAM-1) expression. Serum lipid profiles and histopathology were also assessed. Shoushen granule were composed of Heshouwu(Radix Polygoni Multiflori) 15 g, Gouqizi(Fructus Lycii) 15 g, Sheng shanzha(Raw Fructus Crataegus Pinnatifidae) 10 g, and Sanqi(Radix Notoginseng) 3 g.RESULTS: ApoE-/-mice fed with a high-fat diet had notable AS lesions, with reduced ABCA1 and IL-10 levels, elevated PCSK9, TLR4, NF-κB, TNF-α, MCP-1,and ICAM-1 expression, and increased total cholesterol(TC) and low density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C) contents. With drug interventions, the areas of AS plaques were significantly reduced,the ABCA1 and IL-10 levels were increase, while the PCSK9, TLR4, NF-κB, TC, and LDL-C contents,and the TNF-α, MCP-1, and ICAM-1 expression were reduced.CONCLUSION: Shoushen granule effectively interfered with AS development by antagonizing the expression of key factors of the PCSK9 and TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway to upregulate ABCA1 expression.

基于骨免疫学论中医药抑制类风湿关节炎骨破坏的研究进展

类风湿关节炎(RA)是一种以滑膜炎、软骨与骨破坏为主要病理表现的自身免疫性疾病,致残率较高。RA免疫及炎症反应与骨细胞代谢互为影响,其核心环节为破坏机体核因子κB受体活化因子配体/核因子κB受体活化因子/骨保护素(RANKL/RANK/OPG)信号通路的平衡,导致成骨细胞减少,以及破骨细胞凋亡减退及异常活化。西药目前以抑制炎症反应及相关细胞因子分泌,减缓疾病进展,但长期使用其不良反应难以忽视。中医药在防治骨破坏中研究逐步深入,但在基础及临床研究方面仍存在一定局限性。

苦参碱对特应性皮炎炎症、氧化应激和伤口愈合的影响

目的评估苦参碱对体外特应性皮炎(AD)模型中HaCaT角质形成细胞的炎症、氧化和迁移反应及伤口愈合的影响。方法采用MTT法评估苦参碱的细胞毒性,依据实验结果,将HaCaT细胞分为对照组,模型组,苦参碱0.05、0.1和0.2 mmol/L组,模型组采用10μg/L肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)/干扰素-γ(IFN-γ)刺激HaCaT细胞24 h,苦参碱0.05、0.1和0.2 mmol/L组分别用相应浓度的苦参碱预处理细胞1 h,然后用10μg/L TNF-α/IFN-γ刺激24 h。酶联免疫吸附试验(ELISA)法测定白细胞介素(IL)-6、IL-8和IL-1β和胸腺和活化调节趋化因子(TARC)、巨噬细胞衍生趋化因子(MDC)、调节活化正常T细胞表达和分泌的因子(RANTES)的水平;实时荧光定量PCR检测抗氧化基因表达水平;划痕愈合实验分析细胞迁移;免疫组织化学分析核因子(NF)-κB p65的核易位;Western blot检测p38、细胞外调节蛋白激酶(ERK)和p65蛋白的磷酸化水平。结果与模型组比较,苦参碱0.1和0.2 mmol/L组降低IL-6、IL-1β、IL-8和趋化因子的表达,增强超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)1、SOD2、过氧化氢酶(CAT)、谷胱甘肽过氧化物酶(GPx)的表达,并促进划痕愈合率(P<0.05)。此外,苦参碱0.1和0.2 mmol/L可抑制p38、ERK和p65蛋白的磷酸化及p65的核易位。结论苦参碱具有抗炎和抗氧化特性,并刺激角质形成细胞AD模型的伤口闭合。

野菊花水提物对RAW264.7炎症细胞模型的抗炎作用及其机制

目的建立以脂多糖(LPS)诱导的RAW 264.7巨噬细胞为模型,探讨野菊花提取液(CID)通过核转录因子(NF-κB)信号通路发挥抗炎活性的作用及其分子机制。方法以噻唑蓝(MTT)法检测不同浓度CID对RAW 264.7巨噬细胞活性的影响以筛选适宜的实验浓度;分别采用Griess法和酶联免疫吸附试验(ELISA)测定50、100、200μg·mL^(-1) CID干预后各组细胞中一氧化氮(NO)和肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)、白细胞介素-6(IL-6)的释放量;实时荧光定量聚合酶链式反应(RT-PCR)分析各组中环氧合酶-2(COX-2)和诱导型一氧化氮合酶(iNOS)mRNA的相对表达水平;免疫印迹实验(WB)观察各组中nuclear factor-kappa B p65(NF-κB p65)、inhibitor kappa B(IκB-α)和磷酸化IκB-α(p-IκB-α)的蛋白表达。结果50~200μg·mL^(-1)的CID可显著降低LPS诱导RAW264.7巨噬细胞中NO、TNF-α和IL-6的生成量(P<0.01),并能下调COX-2和iNOX mRNA的相对表达(P<0.01)、下调p-IκB-α、总的NF-κB p65、细胞核NF-κB p65的蛋白相对含量(P<0.01),并上调IκB-α、细胞质NF-κB p65的相对含量(P<0.01)。结论CID可有效降低LPS诱导RAW 264.7巨噬细胞的炎症因子释放,其机制可能与通过减少TNF-α等关键蛋白表达以及通过抑制NF-κB等炎症信号通路激活来抑制炎症发生有关。

Biochanin A attenuates spinal cord injury in rats during early stages by inhibiting oxidative stress and inflammasome activation

Previous studies have shown that Biochanin A,a flavonoid compound with estrogenic effects,can serve as a neuroprotective agent in the context of cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury;howeve r,its effect on spinal cord injury is still unclea r. In this study,a rat model of spinal cord injury was established using the heavy o bject impact method,and the rats were then treated with Biochanin A(40 mg/kg) via intrape ritoneal injection for 14 consecutive days.The res ults showed that Biochanin A effectively alleviated spinal cord neuronal injury and spinal co rd tissue injury,reduced inflammation and oxidative stress in spinal cord neuro ns,and reduced apoptosis and pyroptosis.In addition,Biochanin A inhibited the expression of inflammasome-related proteins(ASC,NLRP3,and GSDMD)and the Toll-like receptor 4/nuclear factor-κB pathway,activated the Nrf2/heme oxygenase 1 signaling pathway,and increased the expression of the autophagy markers LC3 Ⅱ,Beclin-1,and P62.Moreove r,the therapeutic effects of Biochanin A on early post-s pinal cord injury were similar to those of methylprednisolone.These findings suggest that Biochanin A protected neurons in the injured spinal cord through the Toll-like receptor 4/nuclear factor κB and Nrf2/heme oxygenase 1 signaling pathways.These findings suggest that Biochanin A can alleviate post-spinal cord injury at an early stage.

PTHrP促进RANKL诱导巨噬细胞分化为破骨细胞参与中耳胆脂瘤骨破坏

目的:骨质进行性吸收破坏是中耳胆脂瘤最重要的临床特征之一,可导致一系列颅内外并发症,而目前中耳胆脂瘤骨破坏的机制尚未明确。本研究旨在探究甲状旁腺激素相关蛋白(parathyroid hormone-related protein,PTHrP)参与中耳胆脂瘤骨破坏的机制。方法:收集后天性中耳胆脂瘤患者的25例胆脂瘤标本和13例外耳道正常皮肤组织标本。采用免疫组织化学染色方法检测PTHrP、核因子κB受体活化因子配体(receptor activator for nuclear factor-kappa B ligand,RANKL)和骨保护素(osteoprotegerin,OPG)在中耳胆脂瘤和外耳道正常皮肤组织中的表达,抗酒石酸酸性磷酸酶(tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase,TRAP)染色法检测中耳胆脂瘤和外耳道正常皮肤组织中是否存在TRAP阳性多核巨噬细胞。选取小鼠单核巨噬细胞RAW264.7细胞进行干预,分为RANKL干预组和PTHrP+RANKL共同干预组,采用TRAP染色法检测2组破骨细胞的生成情况,实时聚合酶链反应(real-time polymerase chain reaction,real-time PCR)检测干预后2组破骨细胞相关基因TRAP、组织蛋白酶K(cathepsin K,CTSK)和活化T细胞核因子1(nuclear factor of activated T cell cytoplasmic 1,NFATc1)的mRNA表达水平,骨吸收陷窝实验检测2组破骨细胞的骨吸收功能。结果:免疫组织化学染色结果显示,PTHrP和RANKL在中耳胆脂瘤组织中的表达均显著增高,OPG表达降低(均P<0.05),且PTHrP的表达与RANKL、RANKL/OPG比值均呈显著正相关,与OPG表达呈显著负相关(分别r=0.385、r=0.417、r=-0.316,均P<0.05)。同时,PTHrP、RANKL的表达水平与中耳胆脂瘤的骨破坏程度均呈显著正相关(分别r=0.413、r=0.505,均P<0.05)。TRAP染色结果显示中耳胆脂瘤上皮周围基质中有大量TRAP阳性细胞,并存在细胞核数量为3个或3个以上的TRAP阳性破骨细胞。RANKL或PTHrP+RANKL联合干预5 d后,与RANKL干预组相比,PTHrP+RANKL联合干预组的破骨细胞数量显著增加(P<0.05),且破骨细胞相关基因TRAP、CTSK和NFATc1的mRNA表达水平均升高(均P<0.05)。骨吸收陷窝扫描电镜结果显示RANKL干预组、PTHrP+RANKL联合干预组的骨片表面均形成骨吸收陷窝;与RANKL干预组相比,PTHrP+RANKL联合干预组的骨片表面骨吸收陷窝数量显著增加(P<0.05),面积也更大。结论:PTHrP可能通过促进RANKL诱导胆脂瘤组织周围基质中的巨噬细胞分化为破骨细胞,参与中耳胆脂瘤骨破坏。

柚皮素对口腔鳞状细胞癌细胞的干预作用研究

目的:探究柚皮素(NRG)对口腔鳞状细胞癌(OSCC)细胞增殖、凋亡、迁移与侵袭的影响。方法:采用浓度(μmol/L)为0、5、10、15、20、25、30的NRG处理OSCC CAL-27细胞,CCK-8法检测细胞活力;将CAL-27细胞分为低、中、高剂量NRG组(NRG-L、NRG-M组、NRG-H组)、Compound C(AMPK抑制剂)组、NRG-H+Compound C组、对照组(NC组,正常培养),CCK-8与EdU染色、流式细胞术、划痕实验、Transwell分别检测细胞增殖、凋亡、迁移、侵袭;Western blot检测天冬氨酸特异性半胱氨酸蛋白酶-3(Caspase-3)、增殖细胞核抗原(PCNA)、基质金属蛋白酶(MMP)-2、MMP-9、磷酸化腺苷酸活化蛋白激酶(p-AMPK)、沉默信息调节蛋白1(SIRT1)、乙酰化核因子κB p65(Ac-NF-κB p65)蛋白表达。结果:选取5、10、20μmol/L NRG分别作为后续处理CAL-27细胞的低、中、高剂量;与NC组比较,NRG-L组、NRG-M组、NRG-H组EdU阳性率、划痕愈合率、A 450值、侵袭细胞数及MMP-2、PCNA、MMP-9、Ac-NF-κB p65蛋白下调,细胞凋亡率及p-AMPK、Caspase-3、SIRT1蛋白上调(P<0.05);与NC组相比,Compound C组EdU阳性率、划痕愈合率、A 450值、侵袭细胞数及MMP-2、PCNA、MMP-9、Ac-NF-κB p65蛋白升高,细胞凋亡率及p-AMPK、Caspase-3、SIRT1蛋白表达下调(P<0.05);Compound C逆转了高剂量NRG对CAL-27细胞增殖、迁移、凋亡及侵袭的影响。结论:NRG抑制CAL-27细胞增殖、迁移与侵袭,并诱导细胞凋亡,其机制可能与激活AMPK进而抑制NF-κB通路有关。

室旁核H_(2)S通过TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB信号通路对盐敏感性高血压大鼠的影响

目的研究室旁核(PVN)硫化氢(H_(2)S)对高盐诱导的高血压大鼠Toll样受体4(TLR4)/髓样分化因子88(MyD88)/核转录因子κB(NF-κB)信号通路的影响,探讨H_(2)S降压的作用机制。方法选择40只成年雄性Dahl盐敏感性大鼠,鼠龄8周,体质量260~280 g。随机把大鼠分成正常对照组(Control组)、正常给药组(Control+GYY组)、高盐模型组(Model组)、高盐给药组(Model+GYY组),每组10只。于第4周末,利用微型渗透泵向Control+GYY组和Model+GYY组大鼠双侧PVN区域持续注射H_(2)S的缓释供体GYY4137,其余组大鼠全部注射等量人工脑脊液。连续注射6周后进行取材,通过酶联免疫吸附分析(ELISA)法来检测PVN H_(2)S及血浆去甲肾上腺素(NE)的水平,免疫荧光法检测TLR4、MyD88的表达,免疫组化法检测磷酸化核转录因子κB(p-NF-κB p65)、磷酸化κB抑制蛋白激酶β(p-IKKβ)的表达,通过Western blot法检测TLR4、MyD88、p-NF-κB p65/NF-κB p65的蛋白表达。结果Model组平均动脉压(MAP)、血浆NE较Control组升高(t=10.204、24.155、23.967、25.657、22.069、31.036、23.054、28.189,P<0.05),PVN中H_(2)S水平降低(t=14.348,P<0.05),Model+GYY组与Model组相比MAP、NE水平降低(t=8.295、12.931、10.992、16.064、12.228、16.017,P<0.05),PVN中H_(2)S水平升高(t=7.889,P<0.05)。免疫荧光或免疫组化结果显示,Model组PVN中TLR4、MyD88、pNF-κB p65、p-IKKβ因子的表达水平较Control组均升高(t=8.844、10.344、6.813、3.909,P<0.05),Model+GYY组与Model组相比PVN中TLR4、MyD88、p-NF-κB p65、p-IKKβ因子的表达水平均降低(t=4.719、4.313、3.234、4.955,P<0.05)。Western blot结果表明,与Control组相比,Model组大鼠PVN中TLR4、MyD88、p-NF-κB p65/NF-κB p65蛋白表达水平升高(t=15.951、6.537、7.394,P<0.05);与Model组大鼠相比,Model+GYY组TLR4、MyD88、p-NF-κB p65/NF-κB p65蛋白表达水平下降(t=9.415、4.901、8.997,P<0.05)。结论室旁核H_(2)S可明显降低高盐诱导的高血压大鼠的血压、降低外周交感神经活动,其机制可能与抑制TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB信号通路有关。