Objectives:Fructus Cnidii is the dry ripe fruit of Cnidium monnieri(L.)Cuss.,which belongs to the umbelliferous plant.It has long been used in clinic practice and has been found to have pharmacological activity in the...Objectives:Fructus Cnidii is the dry ripe fruit of Cnidium monnieri(L.)Cuss.,which belongs to the umbelliferous plant.It has long been used in clinic practice and has been found to have pharmacological activity in the central nervous system.Osthole is the main active component of Fructus Cnidii.However,it shows low bioavailability,fast distribution and elimination,and low concentration in the brain when given orally.In this study,we aimed to develop a new dosage form to increase the osthole concentration in the brain and enhance its pharmacological effects in the central nervous system through reducing the dosage while improving the stability and bioavailability.Thus,microemulsion containing osthole was prepared and the effects of osthole microemulsion were examined in the mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease(AD).Methods:On the basis of pseudo-ternary phase diagram,microemulsion was prepared by using polyoxyethlated Cremophor RH40 as emulsifiers,propylene glycol as assistant emulsifiers and ethyl acetate as the oil phase.The particle size and distribution of osthole microemulsion were detected by laser particle size analyzer and transmission election microscope.The content of osthole was determined by UV spectrophotometry.The effects of osthole microemulsion by nasal administration on the learning and memory abilities in scopolamine-treated mice were assessed by Morris water maze and novel object recognition tests.The superoxide dismutase(SOD)activity,glutathione(GSH)levels and malondialdehyde(MDA)contents in the serum were examined to evaluate the oxidant stress.Choline acetyltransferase(ChAT)and acetylcholinesterase(AChE)expression in the olfactory-basal forebrain pathway were detected by immunohistochemical analysis.We also investigated the acetylcholine(ACh)levels and the histological morphology in the brain.Results:The average particle size of 1μg·μL-1 osthole microemulsion was less than 15 nm.It was characterized as spheres under the transmission electron microscopy,and the osthole was completely encapsulated in the microemulsion core.Morris water maze and novel object recognition tests showed that osthole microemulsion improved spatial and object learning and memory in scopolamine-treated mice.Moreover,osthole microemulsion restored the abnormal activity of SOD and increased the levels of MDA and GSH in the serum.Brain immunohistochemistry staining showed that osthole microemulsion up-regulated ChAT expression,while down-regulated AChE in the olfactory-basal forebrain cholinergic pathway.Additionally,the ACh levels and pathological morphology in the brain were also reversed after nasal administration with osthole microemulsion.Conclusion:The 1μg·μL-1 osthole microemulsion is an ideal dosage form with a small particle size,uniform distribution and high permeation.Osthole microemulsion ameliorated memory impairment in scopolamine-teated mice,likely via the olfactory-basal forebrain cholinergic pathway and by reducing oxidative stress.The results implicate the development of intranasal brain targeting drugs as potential treatment of certain central nervous system diseases,including disorders affecting memory such as Alzheimer’s disease.展开更多
OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of osthole on learning and memory impairment of AD mice induced by injection of Aβ25-35 and the content of Ca2+, GLU and Aβ1-42 in the brain tissue and peripheral blood. METHODS ...OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of osthole on learning and memory impairment of AD mice induced by injection of Aβ25-35 and the content of Ca2+, GLU and Aβ1-42 in the brain tissue and peripheral blood. METHODS Mice were randomly assigned to sham operation, Aβ25-35, Aβ25-35+Ost-L,Aβ25-35+Ost-M, and Aβ25-35+Ost-H group. Water maze test was performed to assessing spatial learning ability of mice. It is determined that the MDA level and the activity of SOD in the brain tissue of mice in each group by colorimetry. The GLU kit and Ca2 +kit were used to detect the GLU, Ca2 +in tissue and serum. ELISA was used to detect the expression of Aβ1-42 in the hippocampus and serum of mice. HE staining and silver staining were used to detect neuron apoptosis and pathological changes in brain slices and so on. RESULTS(1) Effects of osthole on learning and memory: With the increase of training day,the escape latencies continuously reduced in each experimental group, the escape latencies of the model group was longer on the 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd, and 5 thdays than the normal group, the difference was statistically significant(day 3 and 4: P<0.05, day 5: P<0.01);compared with the model group, the escaping latency on the 5 thday of the OST low-medium high-dose group was significantly shortened, which was statistically significant(P<0.05).(2) Effects on oxidative stresspathway: the SOD activity of AD mice in the hippocampus model group was lower than that in the normal group, which was statistically significant(P<0.05);The SOD activity in the OST group was higher than that in the model group, which was statistically significant(P<0.05). The MDA content in the model group was significantly higher than that in the normal group(P<0.05). The MDA content in the OST high-dose group was lower than that in the model group, which was statistically significant(P<0.05).(3) Effects of GLU levels on neurotransmitters:the results of the detection of GLU in cortical area and GLU in serum of AD mice in OST dose groups showed that serum GLU levels in the model group were significantly lower than those in the sham group, which was statistically significant(P<0.05). GLU levels in the cortical area were also significantly higher than those in the sham group, which was statistically significant(P<0.05). Compared with the model group, GLU levels in the OST administration group were significantly down-regulated. Among the serum, the effect of medium dose group was obvious. Although there was a trend of down-regulation in the cortical administration group, there was no statistical significance.(4) Changes in Ca2+concentration in the brain. Detection of intracellular Ca2 +concentration in AD mice by OST doses showed that,compared with the sham group, the model group was significantly upregulated in cortical Ca2 +levels.There was no statistical difference in the administration group. Compared with the model group, the concentration of Ca2+in the OST-H group significantly decreased.(5) Effect on levels of Aβ1-42 in hippocampus and serum: model group had significantly higher Aβ1-42 levels in hippocampus than in sham operation group, which was statistically significant(P<0.05). Aβ1-42 in serum was also significantly upregulated compared to the sham group, which was statistically significant(P<0.05). Compared with the model group, the levels of Aβ1-42 in the OST administration group were significantly down-regulated,with the lower and middle doses in the hippocampus being more significant, while the serum was more pronounced at lower doses.(6) Silver staining to detect the tangles of hippocampal neurons: Neuron tangles in the hippocampal CA1 region showed a dark brown-yellow granule distribution in the nuclei of the model group(positive expression). Nerve cell body and dendrites, axons are black or black red,background light yellow. Compared with the model group, the administration group has improved significantly. CONCLUSION OST improves spatial learning and memory of dementia model mice injected with Aβ25-35 in both hippocampus. Experimental studies have shown that OST has different degrees of regulation on neuronal apoptosis, Ca2 +/GLU/oxidative stress and other pathways, and it plays a role in improving multiple AD pathological changes and delaying the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases.展开更多
OBJECTIVE Bushen Yizhi formula,constructed by Prof LIAO Shi-long′research group(Guangzhou University of chinese medicine),is the combination of clinical experience and modern pharmacological research,and mainly focus...OBJECTIVE Bushen Yizhi formula,constructed by Prof LIAO Shi-long′research group(Guangzhou University of chinese medicine),is the combination of clinical experience and modern pharmacological research,and mainly focuses on the etiology and pathogenesis of AD for treating both cause and symptoms.In this research,the pharmacodynamic study protocol of Bushen Yizhi formula was designed according to the characteristics and indications function of herbs in the formula,and was conformed to preclinical pharmacological research of traditional Chinese medicine for AD,The Technical Requirements of Pharmacology and Toxicology Research in New Drug Development Enacted by State Food and Drug administration also was guiding principle.METHODS A preliminary randomized double-blind clinical trail with 141 cases of AD showed that the efficiency of Bushen Yizhi formula was 61.9%and the increased mean of MMSE was 3.17,but the specific mechanism remains unclear.This study was aimed to reveal the preventive and therapeutic effect of Bushen Yizhi formula on AD rats and its related mechanism.In this research,forebrain-injected IBO-induced AD rats(cholinergic neuron lesion),senescence accelerated mouse,scopolamineinduced learning and memory deficiency rats(mild cognitive impairment)were all established.The learning and memory ability was tested with Morris water maze.Then formation of age pigment,extent of neuronal loss,activation of astrocytes,content of NTFs and degree of oxidized stress damage were determined by morphology,mmunohistochemical and molecular biology methods.RESULTS As the application of Bushen Yizhi formula,the learning and memory ability in all three groups were significantly improved,the formation of age pigment and the content of ACH in cortex and hippocampus were reduced,the activation of astrocytes and release of inflammatory factor(TNF-αand IL-1β)were inhibited,and the antioxidases(CAT,SOD,GSH-PX)were up-regulated and MDA was down-regulated.CONCLUSION Bushen Yizhi formula can prevent and treat AD rats,which might be achieved by anti-inflammatory,antioxidant and protecting cholinergic neuron.展开更多
OBJECTIVE To investigate the influence of gingerol on the improvement of learning and memory impairment of rat model of Alzheimer disease induced by β-amyloid peptide fragment 25-35(Aβ_(25-35)) and to analysis the p...OBJECTIVE To investigate the influence of gingerol on the improvement of learning and memory impairment of rat model of Alzheimer disease induced by β-amyloid peptide fragment 25-35(Aβ_(25-35)) and to analysis the possible mechanism. METHODS SD rats were randomly divided into 5groups: blank control group,model group,sham-operated group,low dose drug group(gingerol emulsion,10 mg·kg^(-1)·d^(-1)),high dose drug group(gingerol emulsion,50 mg·kg^(-1)·d^(-1)). Model group and two drug groups were injected Aβ_(25-35)(5 μL) in lateral cerebral ventricle. Sham-operated group were injected the same amount of sterile PBS solution. For blank control group without any treatment. When all the rats refresh themselves and had post-operated activities,two drug groups were gavaged with different concentration of gingerol emulsion,Meanwhile,sham-operated group were gavaged with sterile physiological saline,the remaining two groups without any treatment. After three weeks,we make use of Y labyrinth to test the ability of space learning and memory of rats. Finally,rats were sacrificed to collect blood by abdominal aortic method. The content of acetylcholine(ACh),SOD and MDA were detected in serum. RESULTS(1) Compared with blank control group,the ability of learning and memory of model group rats were weakened,the error times increased in Y labyrinth experiment. In addition,the content of ACh and the activity of SOD significantly decreased,the content of MDA increased(P<0.05).(2) On the contrary,the rats gavaged with gingerol emusion have less error times in Y labyrinth experiment compared with model group. the content of Ach and the activity of SOD significantly increased,the content of MDA decreased(P<0.05). However,two different gingerol emusion concentration groups have no significantly difference. CONCLUSION The ability of learning and memory of rats gavaged with gingerol emusion were significantly improved compared with Aβ_(25-35) induced rats without any treatment.Its mechanism may be related to antioxidant and neurotransmitter.展开更多
Background and Objective:Increased blood pressure variability(BPV),which has been considered to cause brain damage,can be induced by sinoaortic denervation(SAD)in rats.This study was designed to test the hypothesis th...Background and Objective:Increased blood pressure variability(BPV),which has been considered to cause brain damage,can be induced by sinoaortic denervation(SAD)in rats.This study was designed to test the hypothesis that increased BPV impairs learning and memory in rats with SAD.Methods:SAD was performed in male Sprague-Dawley rats.Passive avoidance trial was used to evaluate learning and memory ability.Results:Compared with shamoperated(Sham)group,there was no significant difference in the latency of passive avoidance in adaption trial.The latency of avoiding darkness in retention trial in SAD group was significantly lower than that in Sham group both 2 and 16 weeks after SAD(P<0.05,P<0.01).Westernblot assay revealed that all the expression of choline acetyltransferase,vesicular acetylcholine transporter andα7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor decreaed in both cerebral cortex(P<0.05)and hippocampus(P<0.05)16 weeks after SAD(P<0.05),while only level ofα7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor was reduced in hippocampus 2 weeks after SAD(P<0.05).Conclusion:Increasd BPV reduces memory ability in SAD rats,potentially through cholinergic pathway.展开更多
Background:Phosphodiesterase 4(PDE4),one of the 11 PDE enzyme families that hydrolyze cyclic nucleotides,is critical for controlling intracellular cyclic AMP(cAMP)concentrations and plays an important role in regulati...Background:Phosphodiesterase 4(PDE4),one of the 11 PDE enzyme families that hydrolyze cyclic nucleotides,is critical for controlling intracellular cyclic AMP(cAMP)concentrations and plays an important role in regulating alcohol consumption and mediating memory in dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease(AD).Chronic alcohol consumption can cause alcohol-related dementia and 50%~75%of detoxified alcoholics have memory or cognition impairment.However,the role of PDE4 and its mechanism remain to be characterized and elucidated.Methods:Using the water-maze,passive avoidance,or novel object recognition test,we examined the effects of rolipram,a prototypical PDE4 inhibitor,and roflumilast,a potent PDE4 inhibitor which has been approved for treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)in humans,on memory loss in APP/PS1 double transgenic mice,a widely used model for AD.In addition,we tested the effects of the PDE4 inhibitors,via ip,intra-gastric,or intrastriatum infusion,on ethanol intake and preference using the mouse two-bottle choice paradigm.Mice deficient in PDE4A,PDE4B,or PDE4D(4AKO,4BKO,and 4DKO,respectively)and their wild type(WT)controls were tested for ethanol consumption and memory;the latter was measured in the absence or presence of beta-amyloid peptide 1-42(Abeta42)infused into the dorsal hippocampus.Results:Similar to rolipram,roflumilast reversed memory deficits in APP/PS1 mice in all the memory tests and reduced ethanol intake and preference in C57BL/6 mice in two-bottle choice.Consistent with the results in the memory tests,roflumilast reduced the loss of neurons and neurocyte apoptosis in AD mice,as shown using HE and Nissl staining.It also reversed the decreased ratio of Bcl-2/BAX in the cerebral cortex and hippocampus of AD mice.In addition,roflumilast reversed the decreased levels of cAMP and expression of phosphorylated cAMP response element-binding protein(CREB)and brain derived neurotrophic factor(BDNF)in AD mice.Compared to the WT controls,4AKO mice displayed significant decreases in ethanol intake and preference and reversal of Abeta42-induced memory deficits.In contrast,4BKO mice only mimicked the ability of 4AKO mice to reduce alcohol consumption while 4DKO mice only to reverse Abeta42-induced memory deficits.In addition,levels of cAMP and phospho-CREB(pCREB)were increased in the hippocampus of 4AKO or 4DKO mice,which also showed reversal of Abeta42-induced decreases in pCREB.Conclusions:These data suggest that PDE4 inhibitors such as roflumilast improve learning and memory in AD and reduce ethanol intake and preference likely via cAMP/CREB/BDNF signaling-mediated neuroprotection.PDE4 isoforms have different roles in mediating ethanol-drinking behavior and memory in AD.The results indicate PDE4A as a potential new target for alcohol-related dementia,although studies with animal models of alcoholrelated dementia are needed to clarify this.展开更多
Objective:We aimed to investigate the effects of osthole on learning and memory impairment of AD mice induced by injection of Aβ25-35 and the content of Ca2+、GLU、Ab1-42 in the brain tissue and peripheral blood.Meth...Objective:We aimed to investigate the effects of osthole on learning and memory impairment of AD mice induced by injection of Aβ25-35 and the content of Ca2+、GLU、Ab1-42 in the brain tissue and peripheral blood.Methods:Mice were randomly assigned to sham operation,Aβ25-35,Aβ25-35+Ost-L,Aβ25-35+Ost-M,and Aβ25-35+Ost-H group.Water maze test was performed to assessing spatial learning ability of mice.It is determined that the MDA level and the activity of SOD in the brain tissue of mice in each group by colorimetry.The GLU kit and Ca2+kit were used to detect the GLU,Ca2+in tissue and serum.Elisa was used to detect the expression of Aβ1-42 in the hippocampus and serum of mice.HE staining and silver staining were used to detect neuron apoptosis and pathological changes in brain slices.Results:①Effects of osthole on learning and memory:With the increase of training day,the escape latencies continuously reduced in each experimental group,the escape latencies of the model group was longer on the 1st,2nd,3rd,and 5th days than the normal group,the difference was statistically significant(day 3,4:P<0.05,day 5:P<0.01);compared with the model group,the escaping latency on the fifth day of the OST low-medium high-dose group was significantly shortened,which was statistically significant(P<0.05).②Effects on oxidative stresspathway:the SOD activity of AD mice in the hippocampus model group was lower than that in the normal group,which was statistically significant(P<0.05);The SOD activity in the OST group was higher than that in the model group,which was statistically significant(P<0.05).The MDA content in the model group was significantly higher than that in the normal group(P<0.05).The MDA content in the OST high-dose group was lower than that in the model group,which was statistically significant(P<0.05).③Effects of GLU levels on neurotransmitters:the results of the detection of GLU in cortical area and GLU in serum of AD mice in OST dose groups showed that serum GLU levels in the model group were significantly lower than those in the sham group,which was statistically significant(P<0.05).GLU levels in the cortical area were also significantly higher than those in the sham group,which was statistically significant(P<0.05).Compared with the model group,GLU levels in the OST administration group were significantly downregulated.Among the serum,the effect of medium dose group was obvious.Although there was a trend of down-regulation in the cortical administration group,there was no statistical significance.④Changes in Ca2+concentration in the brain;Detection of intracellular Ca ion concentration in AD mice by OST doses showed that,compared with the sham group,the model group was significantly upregulated in cortical Ca2+levels.There was no statistical difference in the administration group.Compared with the model group,the concentration of Ca2+in the OST-H group significantly decreased.⑤Effect on levels of Ab1-42 in hippocampus and serum:model group had significantly higher Ab1-42 levels in hippocampus than in sham operation group,which was statistically significant(P<0.05).Ab1-42 in serum was also significantly upregulated compared to the sham group,which was statistically significant(P<0.05).Compared with the model group,the levels of Aβ1-42 in the OST administration group were significantly down-regulated,with the lower and middle doses in the hippocampus being more significant,while the serum was more pronounced at lower doses.⑥Silver staining to detect the tangles of hippocampal neurons:Neuron tangles in the hippocampal CA1 region showed a dark brown-yellow granule distribution in the nuclei of the model group(positive expression).Nerve cell body and dendrites,axons are black or black red,background light yellow.Compared with the model group,the administration group has improved significantly.Conclusion:OST improves spatial learning and memory of dementia model mice injected with Ab25-35 in both hippocampus.Experimental studies have shown that OST has different degrees of regulation on neuronal apoptosis,Ca2+/GLU/oxidative stress and other pathways,and it plays a role in improving multiple AD pathological changes and delaying the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the effects of osthole,a natural coumarin first derived from the Cnidium plant,on learning and memory,physiological and pathological changes,and expression of estrogen receptor(ER)αandβin th...Objective:To investigate the effects of osthole,a natural coumarin first derived from the Cnidium plant,on learning and memory,physiological and pathological changes,and expression of estrogen receptor(ER)αandβin the brain of ovariectomized(OVX)rats of Alzheimer’s disease(AD)models.Methods:Female rats were randomly divided into six groups:①sham operation,and OVX plus:②saline,③Estradiol(0.1 mg·kg-1;positive control),④osthole at 12.5 mg·kg-1,⑤osthole at 25 mg·kg-1,and⑥osthole at 50 mg·kg-1;intragastric administration for 30 days.The Morris water-maze test was used to evaluate the learning and memory ability of rats,ELISA to measure the levels of estradiol in the serum,Western blotting to detect the expression of ERαand ERβin the hippocampus,and HE staining to determine the histopathological changes in the brain.Results:①Effects on learning and memory:compared to the OVX alone,osthole at 25 or 50 mg·kg-1 signifi cantly increased the number of entries and the duration in the target quadrant in the water-maze probe trial test(P<0.05).②Effects on the estrogen pathway in the brain:the level of estradiol in the serum and expression of ERβin the hippocampus in the OVX alone were signifi cantly lower,while the expression of ERαwas higher,relative to the sham operation control(P<0.01);osthole at 25 mg·kg-1 reversed the OVX-induced changes in expression of ERαand ERβ(P<0.01).③Effects on histopathological change in the brain:in comparison with the sham operation group,the OVX rats treated with saline displayed increases in the number of apoptotic cells in the hippocampus,which was reversed by osthole at 25 or 50 mg·kg-1(P<0.05),but not the lower dose of 12.5 mg·kg-1.Conclusion:Osthole produced enhancement of learning and memory in the ovariectomized dementia model,which was mediated,at least in part,by regulating neuronal apoptosis and the estrogen pathway.Therefore,osthole is potent in delaying the development of female neurodegenerative diseases,which provides a potential,new approach to treatment of female AD.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the effect of osthol on the central cholinergic nerve circuit in AD model mouses,,which were established by intraperitoneal injection of scopolamine.Methods:60 health female rats were randomly...Objective:To investigate the effect of osthol on the central cholinergic nerve circuit in AD model mouses,,which were established by intraperitoneal injection of scopolamine.Methods:60 health female rats were randomly divided into six groups.The sham operation group and model group were given intragastric administration of normal saline;the positive control group was given Aricept(3 mg·kg-1)intragastric gavage;The high,middle and low doses of the osthole groups were treated by intragastric administration of 50 mg·kg-1,25 mg·kg-1,and 12.5 mg·kg-1 osthole,respectively.30 minutes before the water maze test,except for the sham operation group who was given intraperitoneal injection of normal saline,other groups were intraperitoneally injected with scopolamine hydrobromide(3 mg·kg-1)until the experiment was completed.The ability of spatial learening and memory in mice was evaluted by behavioral experiments and changes and changes in the central cholinergic function of mice were examined The ability of spatial learning and memory in mice was evaluated by behavioral experiments and changes of function of the central cholinergic cricuis of mice were detected by molecular biology and pathology.Results:1.Effects on cholinergic nerve pathways:Osthole can reduce escape latency and search distance in dementia mice,while the osthol can increase the level of ACH in the central cholinergic circuits of dementia mice.2 effects on oxidative stress pathway:The activity of SOD in the model was obvious lower than that in the normal group,while the SOD activity of each dose of osthole was higher than that in of the model group.The content of MDA in the model group was obvious higher than that in the normal group,while each dose of osthole was lower than that of the model group.The activity of GSH-Px in the model group was significantly lower than that in the normal group,while the activity of GSH-Px in the osthol group was higher than that in the model group.Conclusion:The scopolamine-induced mouse model of denentia can cause cognitivedysfunction of mice and reduce the content of acetylcholine and acetylcholinesterase(AchE)in the central cholinergic circuit in mice of denentia,Osthole has effect on improving cognitivein dysfunction,increasing content of ACH and improving the activity of acetylcholinesterase(AchE)in the central cholinergic nerve circuit in dementia mice.展开更多
基金The present study was supported by research grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant no.81703901 to Hou XQ),the Shandong Province Natural Science Foundation of China(grant no.ZR2016HB56 to Hou XQ),and the Taian Municipal Science and Technology Bureau funding(grant no:2016NS1078 to Hou XQ).
文摘Objectives:Fructus Cnidii is the dry ripe fruit of Cnidium monnieri(L.)Cuss.,which belongs to the umbelliferous plant.It has long been used in clinic practice and has been found to have pharmacological activity in the central nervous system.Osthole is the main active component of Fructus Cnidii.However,it shows low bioavailability,fast distribution and elimination,and low concentration in the brain when given orally.In this study,we aimed to develop a new dosage form to increase the osthole concentration in the brain and enhance its pharmacological effects in the central nervous system through reducing the dosage while improving the stability and bioavailability.Thus,microemulsion containing osthole was prepared and the effects of osthole microemulsion were examined in the mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease(AD).Methods:On the basis of pseudo-ternary phase diagram,microemulsion was prepared by using polyoxyethlated Cremophor RH40 as emulsifiers,propylene glycol as assistant emulsifiers and ethyl acetate as the oil phase.The particle size and distribution of osthole microemulsion were detected by laser particle size analyzer and transmission election microscope.The content of osthole was determined by UV spectrophotometry.The effects of osthole microemulsion by nasal administration on the learning and memory abilities in scopolamine-treated mice were assessed by Morris water maze and novel object recognition tests.The superoxide dismutase(SOD)activity,glutathione(GSH)levels and malondialdehyde(MDA)contents in the serum were examined to evaluate the oxidant stress.Choline acetyltransferase(ChAT)and acetylcholinesterase(AChE)expression in the olfactory-basal forebrain pathway were detected by immunohistochemical analysis.We also investigated the acetylcholine(ACh)levels and the histological morphology in the brain.Results:The average particle size of 1μg·μL-1 osthole microemulsion was less than 15 nm.It was characterized as spheres under the transmission electron microscopy,and the osthole was completely encapsulated in the microemulsion core.Morris water maze and novel object recognition tests showed that osthole microemulsion improved spatial and object learning and memory in scopolamine-treated mice.Moreover,osthole microemulsion restored the abnormal activity of SOD and increased the levels of MDA and GSH in the serum.Brain immunohistochemistry staining showed that osthole microemulsion up-regulated ChAT expression,while down-regulated AChE in the olfactory-basal forebrain cholinergic pathway.Additionally,the ACh levels and pathological morphology in the brain were also reversed after nasal administration with osthole microemulsion.Conclusion:The 1μg·μL-1 osthole microemulsion is an ideal dosage form with a small particle size,uniform distribution and high permeation.Osthole microemulsion ameliorated memory impairment in scopolamine-teated mice,likely via the olfactory-basal forebrain cholinergic pathway and by reducing oxidative stress.The results implicate the development of intranasal brain targeting drugs as potential treatment of certain central nervous system diseases,including disorders affecting memory such as Alzheimer’s disease.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(81703901)Shandong Province Natural Science Foundation of China(ZR2016HB56)
文摘OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of osthole on learning and memory impairment of AD mice induced by injection of Aβ25-35 and the content of Ca2+, GLU and Aβ1-42 in the brain tissue and peripheral blood. METHODS Mice were randomly assigned to sham operation, Aβ25-35, Aβ25-35+Ost-L,Aβ25-35+Ost-M, and Aβ25-35+Ost-H group. Water maze test was performed to assessing spatial learning ability of mice. It is determined that the MDA level and the activity of SOD in the brain tissue of mice in each group by colorimetry. The GLU kit and Ca2 +kit were used to detect the GLU, Ca2 +in tissue and serum. ELISA was used to detect the expression of Aβ1-42 in the hippocampus and serum of mice. HE staining and silver staining were used to detect neuron apoptosis and pathological changes in brain slices and so on. RESULTS(1) Effects of osthole on learning and memory: With the increase of training day,the escape latencies continuously reduced in each experimental group, the escape latencies of the model group was longer on the 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd, and 5 thdays than the normal group, the difference was statistically significant(day 3 and 4: P<0.05, day 5: P<0.01);compared with the model group, the escaping latency on the 5 thday of the OST low-medium high-dose group was significantly shortened, which was statistically significant(P<0.05).(2) Effects on oxidative stresspathway: the SOD activity of AD mice in the hippocampus model group was lower than that in the normal group, which was statistically significant(P<0.05);The SOD activity in the OST group was higher than that in the model group, which was statistically significant(P<0.05). The MDA content in the model group was significantly higher than that in the normal group(P<0.05). The MDA content in the OST high-dose group was lower than that in the model group, which was statistically significant(P<0.05).(3) Effects of GLU levels on neurotransmitters:the results of the detection of GLU in cortical area and GLU in serum of AD mice in OST dose groups showed that serum GLU levels in the model group were significantly lower than those in the sham group, which was statistically significant(P<0.05). GLU levels in the cortical area were also significantly higher than those in the sham group, which was statistically significant(P<0.05). Compared with the model group, GLU levels in the OST administration group were significantly down-regulated. Among the serum, the effect of medium dose group was obvious. Although there was a trend of down-regulation in the cortical administration group, there was no statistical significance.(4) Changes in Ca2+concentration in the brain. Detection of intracellular Ca2 +concentration in AD mice by OST doses showed that,compared with the sham group, the model group was significantly upregulated in cortical Ca2 +levels.There was no statistical difference in the administration group. Compared with the model group, the concentration of Ca2+in the OST-H group significantly decreased.(5) Effect on levels of Aβ1-42 in hippocampus and serum: model group had significantly higher Aβ1-42 levels in hippocampus than in sham operation group, which was statistically significant(P<0.05). Aβ1-42 in serum was also significantly upregulated compared to the sham group, which was statistically significant(P<0.05). Compared with the model group, the levels of Aβ1-42 in the OST administration group were significantly down-regulated,with the lower and middle doses in the hippocampus being more significant, while the serum was more pronounced at lower doses.(6) Silver staining to detect the tangles of hippocampal neurons: Neuron tangles in the hippocampal CA1 region showed a dark brown-yellow granule distribution in the nuclei of the model group(positive expression). Nerve cell body and dendrites, axons are black or black red,background light yellow. Compared with the model group, the administration group has improved significantly. CONCLUSION OST improves spatial learning and memory of dementia model mice injected with Aβ25-35 in both hippocampus. Experimental studies have shown that OST has different degrees of regulation on neuronal apoptosis, Ca2 +/GLU/oxidative stress and other pathways, and it plays a role in improving multiple AD pathological changes and delaying the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases.
基金The project supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(81273817)Shandong Province Natural Science Foundation of China(ZR2013HL062)by Foundation of Overseas Distinguished Taishan Scholars of Shandong Province
文摘OBJECTIVE Bushen Yizhi formula,constructed by Prof LIAO Shi-long′research group(Guangzhou University of chinese medicine),is the combination of clinical experience and modern pharmacological research,and mainly focuses on the etiology and pathogenesis of AD for treating both cause and symptoms.In this research,the pharmacodynamic study protocol of Bushen Yizhi formula was designed according to the characteristics and indications function of herbs in the formula,and was conformed to preclinical pharmacological research of traditional Chinese medicine for AD,The Technical Requirements of Pharmacology and Toxicology Research in New Drug Development Enacted by State Food and Drug administration also was guiding principle.METHODS A preliminary randomized double-blind clinical trail with 141 cases of AD showed that the efficiency of Bushen Yizhi formula was 61.9%and the increased mean of MMSE was 3.17,but the specific mechanism remains unclear.This study was aimed to reveal the preventive and therapeutic effect of Bushen Yizhi formula on AD rats and its related mechanism.In this research,forebrain-injected IBO-induced AD rats(cholinergic neuron lesion),senescence accelerated mouse,scopolamineinduced learning and memory deficiency rats(mild cognitive impairment)were all established.The learning and memory ability was tested with Morris water maze.Then formation of age pigment,extent of neuronal loss,activation of astrocytes,content of NTFs and degree of oxidized stress damage were determined by morphology,mmunohistochemical and molecular biology methods.RESULTS As the application of Bushen Yizhi formula,the learning and memory ability in all three groups were significantly improved,the formation of age pigment and the content of ACH in cortex and hippocampus were reduced,the activation of astrocytes and release of inflammatory factor(TNF-αand IL-1β)were inhibited,and the antioxidases(CAT,SOD,GSH-PX)were up-regulated and MDA was down-regulated.CONCLUSION Bushen Yizhi formula can prevent and treat AD rats,which might be achieved by anti-inflammatory,antioxidant and protecting cholinergic neuron.
基金The project supported by National College Students'Innovative and Entrepreneurial Training Project(201510439078)Science and Technology Development Plan of Tai'an City(201540707)
文摘OBJECTIVE To investigate the influence of gingerol on the improvement of learning and memory impairment of rat model of Alzheimer disease induced by β-amyloid peptide fragment 25-35(Aβ_(25-35)) and to analysis the possible mechanism. METHODS SD rats were randomly divided into 5groups: blank control group,model group,sham-operated group,low dose drug group(gingerol emulsion,10 mg·kg^(-1)·d^(-1)),high dose drug group(gingerol emulsion,50 mg·kg^(-1)·d^(-1)). Model group and two drug groups were injected Aβ_(25-35)(5 μL) in lateral cerebral ventricle. Sham-operated group were injected the same amount of sterile PBS solution. For blank control group without any treatment. When all the rats refresh themselves and had post-operated activities,two drug groups were gavaged with different concentration of gingerol emulsion,Meanwhile,sham-operated group were gavaged with sterile physiological saline,the remaining two groups without any treatment. After three weeks,we make use of Y labyrinth to test the ability of space learning and memory of rats. Finally,rats were sacrificed to collect blood by abdominal aortic method. The content of acetylcholine(ACh),SOD and MDA were detected in serum. RESULTS(1) Compared with blank control group,the ability of learning and memory of model group rats were weakened,the error times increased in Y labyrinth experiment. In addition,the content of ACh and the activity of SOD significantly decreased,the content of MDA increased(P<0.05).(2) On the contrary,the rats gavaged with gingerol emusion have less error times in Y labyrinth experiment compared with model group. the content of Ach and the activity of SOD significantly increased,the content of MDA decreased(P<0.05). However,two different gingerol emusion concentration groups have no significantly difference. CONCLUSION The ability of learning and memory of rats gavaged with gingerol emusion were significantly improved compared with Aβ_(25-35) induced rats without any treatment.Its mechanism may be related to antioxidant and neurotransmitter.
基金This work was supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province of China(ZR2014HQ007,ZR2017MH048),the Foundation of Overseas Distinguished Taishan Scholars of Shandong Province of China(to H-TZ)and Collaborative Innovation Center for Research and Development of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Mount Tai.
文摘Background and Objective:Increased blood pressure variability(BPV),which has been considered to cause brain damage,can be induced by sinoaortic denervation(SAD)in rats.This study was designed to test the hypothesis that increased BPV impairs learning and memory in rats with SAD.Methods:SAD was performed in male Sprague-Dawley rats.Passive avoidance trial was used to evaluate learning and memory ability.Results:Compared with shamoperated(Sham)group,there was no significant difference in the latency of passive avoidance in adaption trial.The latency of avoiding darkness in retention trial in SAD group was significantly lower than that in Sham group both 2 and 16 weeks after SAD(P<0.05,P<0.01).Westernblot assay revealed that all the expression of choline acetyltransferase,vesicular acetylcholine transporter andα7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor decreaed in both cerebral cortex(P<0.05)and hippocampus(P<0.05)16 weeks after SAD(P<0.05),while only level ofα7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor was reduced in hippocampus 2 weeks after SAD(P<0.05).Conclusion:Increasd BPV reduces memory ability in SAD rats,potentially through cholinergic pathway.
文摘Background:Phosphodiesterase 4(PDE4),one of the 11 PDE enzyme families that hydrolyze cyclic nucleotides,is critical for controlling intracellular cyclic AMP(cAMP)concentrations and plays an important role in regulating alcohol consumption and mediating memory in dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease(AD).Chronic alcohol consumption can cause alcohol-related dementia and 50%~75%of detoxified alcoholics have memory or cognition impairment.However,the role of PDE4 and its mechanism remain to be characterized and elucidated.Methods:Using the water-maze,passive avoidance,or novel object recognition test,we examined the effects of rolipram,a prototypical PDE4 inhibitor,and roflumilast,a potent PDE4 inhibitor which has been approved for treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)in humans,on memory loss in APP/PS1 double transgenic mice,a widely used model for AD.In addition,we tested the effects of the PDE4 inhibitors,via ip,intra-gastric,or intrastriatum infusion,on ethanol intake and preference using the mouse two-bottle choice paradigm.Mice deficient in PDE4A,PDE4B,or PDE4D(4AKO,4BKO,and 4DKO,respectively)and their wild type(WT)controls were tested for ethanol consumption and memory;the latter was measured in the absence or presence of beta-amyloid peptide 1-42(Abeta42)infused into the dorsal hippocampus.Results:Similar to rolipram,roflumilast reversed memory deficits in APP/PS1 mice in all the memory tests and reduced ethanol intake and preference in C57BL/6 mice in two-bottle choice.Consistent with the results in the memory tests,roflumilast reduced the loss of neurons and neurocyte apoptosis in AD mice,as shown using HE and Nissl staining.It also reversed the decreased ratio of Bcl-2/BAX in the cerebral cortex and hippocampus of AD mice.In addition,roflumilast reversed the decreased levels of cAMP and expression of phosphorylated cAMP response element-binding protein(CREB)and brain derived neurotrophic factor(BDNF)in AD mice.Compared to the WT controls,4AKO mice displayed significant decreases in ethanol intake and preference and reversal of Abeta42-induced memory deficits.In contrast,4BKO mice only mimicked the ability of 4AKO mice to reduce alcohol consumption while 4DKO mice only to reverse Abeta42-induced memory deficits.In addition,levels of cAMP and phospho-CREB(pCREB)were increased in the hippocampus of 4AKO or 4DKO mice,which also showed reversal of Abeta42-induced decreases in pCREB.Conclusions:These data suggest that PDE4 inhibitors such as roflumilast improve learning and memory in AD and reduce ethanol intake and preference likely via cAMP/CREB/BDNF signaling-mediated neuroprotection.PDE4 isoforms have different roles in mediating ethanol-drinking behavior and memory in AD.The results indicate PDE4A as a potential new target for alcohol-related dementia,although studies with animal models of alcoholrelated dementia are needed to clarify this.
文摘Objective:We aimed to investigate the effects of osthole on learning and memory impairment of AD mice induced by injection of Aβ25-35 and the content of Ca2+、GLU、Ab1-42 in the brain tissue and peripheral blood.Methods:Mice were randomly assigned to sham operation,Aβ25-35,Aβ25-35+Ost-L,Aβ25-35+Ost-M,and Aβ25-35+Ost-H group.Water maze test was performed to assessing spatial learning ability of mice.It is determined that the MDA level and the activity of SOD in the brain tissue of mice in each group by colorimetry.The GLU kit and Ca2+kit were used to detect the GLU,Ca2+in tissue and serum.Elisa was used to detect the expression of Aβ1-42 in the hippocampus and serum of mice.HE staining and silver staining were used to detect neuron apoptosis and pathological changes in brain slices.Results:①Effects of osthole on learning and memory:With the increase of training day,the escape latencies continuously reduced in each experimental group,the escape latencies of the model group was longer on the 1st,2nd,3rd,and 5th days than the normal group,the difference was statistically significant(day 3,4:P<0.05,day 5:P<0.01);compared with the model group,the escaping latency on the fifth day of the OST low-medium high-dose group was significantly shortened,which was statistically significant(P<0.05).②Effects on oxidative stresspathway:the SOD activity of AD mice in the hippocampus model group was lower than that in the normal group,which was statistically significant(P<0.05);The SOD activity in the OST group was higher than that in the model group,which was statistically significant(P<0.05).The MDA content in the model group was significantly higher than that in the normal group(P<0.05).The MDA content in the OST high-dose group was lower than that in the model group,which was statistically significant(P<0.05).③Effects of GLU levels on neurotransmitters:the results of the detection of GLU in cortical area and GLU in serum of AD mice in OST dose groups showed that serum GLU levels in the model group were significantly lower than those in the sham group,which was statistically significant(P<0.05).GLU levels in the cortical area were also significantly higher than those in the sham group,which was statistically significant(P<0.05).Compared with the model group,GLU levels in the OST administration group were significantly downregulated.Among the serum,the effect of medium dose group was obvious.Although there was a trend of down-regulation in the cortical administration group,there was no statistical significance.④Changes in Ca2+concentration in the brain;Detection of intracellular Ca ion concentration in AD mice by OST doses showed that,compared with the sham group,the model group was significantly upregulated in cortical Ca2+levels.There was no statistical difference in the administration group.Compared with the model group,the concentration of Ca2+in the OST-H group significantly decreased.⑤Effect on levels of Ab1-42 in hippocampus and serum:model group had significantly higher Ab1-42 levels in hippocampus than in sham operation group,which was statistically significant(P<0.05).Ab1-42 in serum was also significantly upregulated compared to the sham group,which was statistically significant(P<0.05).Compared with the model group,the levels of Aβ1-42 in the OST administration group were significantly down-regulated,with the lower and middle doses in the hippocampus being more significant,while the serum was more pronounced at lower doses.⑥Silver staining to detect the tangles of hippocampal neurons:Neuron tangles in the hippocampal CA1 region showed a dark brown-yellow granule distribution in the nuclei of the model group(positive expression).Nerve cell body and dendrites,axons are black or black red,background light yellow.Compared with the model group,the administration group has improved significantly.Conclusion:OST improves spatial learning and memory of dementia model mice injected with Ab25-35 in both hippocampus.Experimental studies have shown that OST has different degrees of regulation on neuronal apoptosis,Ca2+/GLU/oxidative stress and other pathways,and it plays a role in improving multiple AD pathological changes and delaying the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases.
基金The study was supported by research grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NO.81703901),the Shandong Province Natural Science Foundation of China(ZR2016HB56)
文摘Objective:To investigate the effects of osthole,a natural coumarin first derived from the Cnidium plant,on learning and memory,physiological and pathological changes,and expression of estrogen receptor(ER)αandβin the brain of ovariectomized(OVX)rats of Alzheimer’s disease(AD)models.Methods:Female rats were randomly divided into six groups:①sham operation,and OVX plus:②saline,③Estradiol(0.1 mg·kg-1;positive control),④osthole at 12.5 mg·kg-1,⑤osthole at 25 mg·kg-1,and⑥osthole at 50 mg·kg-1;intragastric administration for 30 days.The Morris water-maze test was used to evaluate the learning and memory ability of rats,ELISA to measure the levels of estradiol in the serum,Western blotting to detect the expression of ERαand ERβin the hippocampus,and HE staining to determine the histopathological changes in the brain.Results:①Effects on learning and memory:compared to the OVX alone,osthole at 25 or 50 mg·kg-1 signifi cantly increased the number of entries and the duration in the target quadrant in the water-maze probe trial test(P<0.05).②Effects on the estrogen pathway in the brain:the level of estradiol in the serum and expression of ERβin the hippocampus in the OVX alone were signifi cantly lower,while the expression of ERαwas higher,relative to the sham operation control(P<0.01);osthole at 25 mg·kg-1 reversed the OVX-induced changes in expression of ERαand ERβ(P<0.01).③Effects on histopathological change in the brain:in comparison with the sham operation group,the OVX rats treated with saline displayed increases in the number of apoptotic cells in the hippocampus,which was reversed by osthole at 25 or 50 mg·kg-1(P<0.05),but not the lower dose of 12.5 mg·kg-1.Conclusion:Osthole produced enhancement of learning and memory in the ovariectomized dementia model,which was mediated,at least in part,by regulating neuronal apoptosis and the estrogen pathway.Therefore,osthole is potent in delaying the development of female neurodegenerative diseases,which provides a potential,new approach to treatment of female AD.
文摘Objective:To investigate the effect of osthol on the central cholinergic nerve circuit in AD model mouses,,which were established by intraperitoneal injection of scopolamine.Methods:60 health female rats were randomly divided into six groups.The sham operation group and model group were given intragastric administration of normal saline;the positive control group was given Aricept(3 mg·kg-1)intragastric gavage;The high,middle and low doses of the osthole groups were treated by intragastric administration of 50 mg·kg-1,25 mg·kg-1,and 12.5 mg·kg-1 osthole,respectively.30 minutes before the water maze test,except for the sham operation group who was given intraperitoneal injection of normal saline,other groups were intraperitoneally injected with scopolamine hydrobromide(3 mg·kg-1)until the experiment was completed.The ability of spatial learening and memory in mice was evaluted by behavioral experiments and changes and changes in the central cholinergic function of mice were examined The ability of spatial learning and memory in mice was evaluated by behavioral experiments and changes of function of the central cholinergic cricuis of mice were detected by molecular biology and pathology.Results:1.Effects on cholinergic nerve pathways:Osthole can reduce escape latency and search distance in dementia mice,while the osthol can increase the level of ACH in the central cholinergic circuits of dementia mice.2 effects on oxidative stress pathway:The activity of SOD in the model was obvious lower than that in the normal group,while the SOD activity of each dose of osthole was higher than that in of the model group.The content of MDA in the model group was obvious higher than that in the normal group,while each dose of osthole was lower than that of the model group.The activity of GSH-Px in the model group was significantly lower than that in the normal group,while the activity of GSH-Px in the osthol group was higher than that in the model group.Conclusion:The scopolamine-induced mouse model of denentia can cause cognitivedysfunction of mice and reduce the content of acetylcholine and acetylcholinesterase(AchE)in the central cholinergic circuit in mice of denentia,Osthole has effect on improving cognitivein dysfunction,increasing content of ACH and improving the activity of acetylcholinesterase(AchE)in the central cholinergic nerve circuit in dementia mice.
