Role of adhesion molecules and dendritic cells in rat hepatic/renal ischemia-reperfusion injury and anti-adhesive intervention with anti-P-selectin lectin-EGF domain monoclonal antibody

AIM: To investigate the role of P-selectin, intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and dendritic cells (DCs)in liver/kidney of rats with hepatic/renal ischemiareperfusion injury and the preventive effect of anti-Pselectin lectin-EGF domain monoclonal antibody (anti-PsLEGFmAb) on the injury.METHODS: Rat models of hepatic and renal ischemiareperfusion were established. The rats were then divided into two groups, one group treated with anti-PsL-EGFmAb(n = 20) and control treated with saline (n = 20). Both groups were subdivided into four groups according to reperfusion time (1, 3, 6 and 24 h). The sham-operated group (n = 5) served as a control group. DCs were observed by the microscopic image method, while P-selectin and ICAM-1 were analyzed by immunohistochemistry.RESULTS: P-selectin increased significantly in hepatic sinusoidal endothelial cells and renal tubular epithelial cells 1 h after ischemia-reperfusion, and the expression of ICAM-1 was up-regulated in hepatic sinusoid and renal vessels after 6 h. CD1a+CD80+DCs gradually increased in hepatic sinusoidal endothelium and renal tubules and interstitium 1 h after ischemia-reperfusion, and there was the most number of DCs in 24-h group. The localization of DCs was associated with rat hepatic/renal function.These changes became less significant in rats treated with anti-PsL-EGFmAb.CONCLUSION: DCs play an important role in immune pathogenesis of hepatic/renal ischemia-reperfusion injury.Anti-PsL-EGFmAb may regulate and inhibit local DC immigration and accumulation in liver/kidney.

Relationship between cell adhesion molecules expression and the biological behavior of gastric carcinoma

AIM: To evaluate the relationship between the expression of cell adhesion molecules (CAMs) and the biological behavior of gastric carcinoma. METHODS: Expression of syndecan-1, E-cadherin and integrin β3 were evaluated by immunohistochemical study in a total of 118 gastric carcinomas and 20 non- tumor gastric mucosas. RESULTS: The expressions of syndecan-1 and E-cadherin were significantly lower in gastric carcinoma compared to non-tumor gastric mucosa, and the low expression rates were positively correlated to the tumor invasion depth, vessel invasion, lymph node metastasis and distant metastasis (P < 0.01 in all cases). However, the expression of integrin β3 was significantly higher in gastric carcinoma compared to non-tumor gastric mucosa, and the high expression rates were positively correlated to the tumor invasion depth, vessel invasion, lymph node metastasis and distant metastasis (P < 0.01 in all cases). In addition, the three protein expressions were correlated to the tumor growth pattern (P < 0.01, P < 0.01, and P < 0.05 respectively), but not correlated to tumor differentiation (P > 0.05, P > 0.05 and P > 0.05 respectively). Positive correlation was observed between the expressions of syndecan-1 and E-cadherin, but they which were negatively correlated to the expression of integrin β3 (P < 0.01 in all cases). Univariate analysis demonstrated that the mean survival time and 5-year survival rate were lower in the cases with low expressions of syndecan-1 and E-cadherin and high expression of integrin β3 (P < 0.01, in all cases). COX multivariate analysis showed that the expression level of syndecan-1 could be an independent prognostic index of gastric carcinoma (P < 0.01), whereas E-cadherin and integrin β3 could not be independent indexes (P > 0.05, P > 0.05 respectively). CONCLUSION: The low expression of syndecan-1 and E-cadherin and the high expression of integrin β3 are significantly correlated with the invasion and metastasis of gastric carcinoma, and they are highly correlated with each other. Therefore they may serve as important prognostic markers of gastric carcinoma.

Regulation of LOX-1 on adhesion molecules and neutrophil infiltration in mouse Aspergillus fumigatus keratitis

AIM:To determine whether lectin-like ox-LDL receptor(LOX-1)regulates adhesion molecules expression and neutrophil infiltration in Aspergillus fumigatus(A.fumigatus)keratitis of C57 BL/6 mice.METHODS:C57 BL/6 mice were pretreated with a neutralizing antibody to LOX-1(5μg/5μL)or control nonspecific IgG(5μg/5μL),LOX-1 inhibitor Poly-I(2μg/5μL)or PBS by subconjunctival injection.Fungal keratitis(FK)mouse models of C57 BL/6 mice were established by scraping corneal central epithelium,smearing A.fumigatus on the corneal surface and covering the eye with contact lenses.The corneal response to infection was assessed via clinical score.The mRNA levels of the adhesion molecules intercellular cell adhesion molecule-1(ICAM-1),vascular cell adhesion molecule-1(VCAM-1),P-selectin and E-selectin were tested in control and infected corneas by reverse transcriptionpolymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR).The protein levels of ICAM-1 were evaluated by immunofluorescence(IF)and Western blot.Neutrophils were extracted from the abdominal cavity of C57 BL/6 mice followed by pretreatment using antibody to LOX-1(10μg/mL)or control nonspecific IgG(10μg/mL),the Poly-I(4μg/mL)or PBS.The cells were then stimulated with A.fumigatus and tested mRNA and protein levels of lymphocyte function-associated antigen-1(LFA-1)using RT-PCR and Western blot.IF and myeloperoxidase(MPO)assays were used to assess neutrophil infiltration in mice corneas.RESULTS:Pretreatment of LOX-1 antibody or the Poly-I reduced the degree of inflammation of cornea and decreased the clinical FK score compared with pretreatment of IgG or PBS(both P<0.01).And these pretreatment also displayed an obvious decline in the mRNA levels of ICAM-1,VCAM-1,P-selectin,E-selectin and LFA-1 expression compared with control groups(all P<0.01).Furthermore,pretreated with LOX-1 antibody or Poly-I,the protein levels of ICAM-1 and LFA-1 also decreased compared with control groups(all P<0.05).Neutrophil infiltration in the cornea was significantly reduced after pretreatment of LOX-1 antibody or Poly-I compared with control groups by IF and MPO assays(both P<0.01).CONCLUSION:Inhibition of LOX-1 can decrease the expression of adhesion molecules and reduce neutrophil infiltration in A.fumigatus infected corneas of C57 BL/6 mice.

DIFFERENTIAL EXPRESSION OF ADHESION MOLECULES (CD44,CD29,ICAM-1 AND E-CADHERIN) IN OVARIAN CANCER SK-OV-3ip1 CELLS GROWN AS MONOLAYER AND MULTICELLULAR AGGREGATES

Objective: To detect mRNA levels and expression ofCD44, CD54, CD29 and E-cadherin (E-cad) and to discuss their relationship with formation and drug resistance ofovarian cancer SKOV3ip1 multicellular aggregates.Methods: Liquid overlay system was employed to obtainmulticellular aggregates. mRNA levels and expression ofCD44, CD54, CD29 and E-cad were investigated with RTPCR and flow cytometry (FCM) respectively. Results:Compared with monolayer cells, RT-PCR results showed a decrease in CD44 mRNA level by 0.626-fold and a decrease in CD29 mRNA level by 0.792-fold in multicellularaggregates. However, an increase in CD54 mRNA level by 1.815-fold and an increase in E-cadherin mRNA level by1.344-fold were found in multicellular aggregates. Theresults revealed the downregulation of CD44 and CD29 and the upregulation of CD54 and E-cad genes activity. CD44 expression in monolayer cells and multicellular aggregates were 75.995?.046 and 50.700?.351 (%) respectively andthere was a significant decrease in multicellular aggregates (P=0.001). Compared with control cells, no expression of CD54 was detected in monolayer cells (P=0.563) but markedly elevated CD54 expression was detected in multicellular aggregates (15.780?.217) (%) (P<0.01). High expression of CD29 was seen in monolayer cells and also in multicellular aggregates with positive rates of 96.290+1.201 (%) and 92.494?.055 (%). However, the expression of CD29 in multicellular aggregates was significantly reduced (P=0.014). Also no expression of E-cadherin was found in monolayer cells compared with control cells (4.490?.283) (%) (P=0.65) while significantly increased expression in aggregates cells (17.258?5.572) (%) (P=0.003) was observed. Conclusion: Significant differences in mRNA levels and expression of CD44, CD54, CD29 and E-cadherin clearly exist between monolayer cells and multicellular aggregates, which may be associated with the formation of multicellular aggregates and its drug resistance.

Local translation of cell adhesion molecules in axons

During development and regeneration,axonal growth depends on a rapid response to extracellular growth and guidance molecules.One mechanism underlying this rapid response is local protein synthesis（Jung et al.,2012）.Local protein synthesis is a highly tuned,

Higher CO_2-insufflation pressure inhibits the expression of adhesion molecules and the invasion potential of colon cancer cells

AIM： To investigate the influence of CO2-insufflation pressure on adhesion, invasion and metastatic potential of colon cancer cells based on adhesion molecules expression. METHODS： With an/n vitro artificial pneumoperitoneum model, SW1116 human colon carcinoma cells were exposed to CO2-insufflation in 5 different pressure groups： 6 mmHg, 9 mmHg, 12 mmHg, 15 mmHg and control group, respectively for 1 h. Expression of E-cadherin, ICAM-I, CD44 and E-selectin was meas- ured at 0, 12, 24, 48 and 72 h after CO2-insufflation using flow cytometry. The adhesion and invasion capacity of SW1116 cells before and after exposure to CO2-insufflation was detected by cell adhesion/invasion assay in vitro. Each group of cells was injected intraperitoneally into 16 BALB/C mice. The number of visible abdominal cavity tumor nodules, visceral metas-tases and survival of the mice were recorded in each group. RESULTS： The expression of E-cadherin, ICAM-1, CD44 and E-selectin in SWl116 cells were changed significantly following exposure to CO2 insufflation at different pressures （P 〈 0.05）. The expression of E-cadherin, CD44 and ICAM-1 decreased with increasing CO2-insufflation pressure. The adhesive/ invasive cells also decreased gradually with increasing pressure as determined by the adhesion/invasion assay. In animal experiments, the number of abdominal cavity tumor nodules in the 15 mmHg group was also significantly lower than that in the 6 mmHg group （29.7± 9.91 vs 41.7±14.90, P = 0.046）. However, the survival in each group was not statistically different. CONCLUSION： CO2-insufflation induced a temporary change in the adhesion and invasion capacity of cancer cells in vitro. Higher CO2-insufflation pressure inhibited adhesion, invasion and metastatic potential in vitro and in vivo, which was associated with reduced expression of adhesion molecules.

Novel strategies for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease: Selective inhibition of cytokines and adhesion molecules

The etiology of inflammatory bowel disease （IBD） has not yet been clarified and immunosuppressive agents which non-specifically reduce inflammation and immunity have been used in the conventional therapies for IBD. Evidence indicates that a dysregulation of mucosal immunity in the gut of IBD causes an overproduction of inflammatory cytokines and trafficking of effector leukocytes into the bowel, thus leading to an uncontrolled intestinal inflammation. Such recent advances in the understanding of the pathogenesis of IBD created a recent trend of novel biological therapies which specifically inhibit the molecules involved in the inflammatory cascade. Major targets for such treatment are inflammatory cytokines and their receptors, and adhesion molecules. A chimeric anti-TNF-α monoclonal antibody, infiiximab, has become a standard therapy for CD and it is also likely to be beneficial for UC. Several anti-TNF reagents have been developed but most of them seem to not be as efficacious as infliximab. A humanized anti-TNF monoclonal antibody, adalimumab may be useful for the treatment of patients who lost responsiveness or developed intolerance to infliximab. Antibodies against IL-12 p40 and IL-6 receptor could be alternative new anti-cytokine therapies for IBD. Antiinterferon-γ and anti-CD25 therapies were developed, but the benefit of these agents has not yet been established. The selective blocking of migration of leukocytes into intestine seems to be a nice approach. Antibodies against α4 integrin and α4β7 integrin showed benefit for IBD. Antisense oligonucleotide of intercellular adhesion molecule 1 （ICAM-1） may be efficacious for IBD. Clinical trials of such compounds have been either recently reported or are currently underway. In this article, we review the efficacy and safety of such novel biological therapies for IBD.

Cytokine-Induced Cell Surface Expression of Adhesion Molecules in Vascular Endothelial Cells In vitro

Regulation of the adhesion molecules expression by cytokine in vascular endothelial cells was investigated. Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) were stimulated with cytokines, TNF α (1-250 U/ml) or IL 1β (0.1-50 U/ml) for 24 h. HUVEC were also cultured with cytokines, TNF α (100 U/ml) or IL 1β (10 U/ml), for 4-72 h, cell surface expression of adhesion molecules (ICAM 1 and VCAM 1) were detected and quantitated by immunocytochemical methods and computerized imaging analysis technique. Adhesion molecules expression were up regulated by TNF α, IL 1β in a concentration and time dependent manner. Some significant differences were observed between the effects of cytokines on the ICAM 1 and on VCAM 1 expression. Cytokines might directly induce the expression of ICAM 1 and VCAM 1 in vascular endothelial cells. Our observations indicate differential functions of the two adhesion molecules during the evolution of inflammatory responses in stroke.

Expression changes of nerve cell adhesion molecules L1 and semaphorin 3A after peripheral nerve injury

The expression of nerve cell adhesion molecule L1 in the neuronal growth cone of the central nervous system is strongly associated with the direction of growth of the axon, but its role in the regeneration of the peripheral nerve is still unknown. This study explored the problem in a femoral nerve section model in rats. L1 and semaphorin 3A m RNA and protein expressions were measured over the 4-week recovery period. Quantitative polymerase chain reaction showed that nerve cell adhesion molecule L1 expression was higher in the sensory nerves than in motor nerves at 2 weeks after injury, but vice versa for the expression of semaphorin 3A. Western blot assay results demonstrated that nerve cell adhesion molecule L1 expression was higher in motor nerves than in the sensory nerves at the proximal end after injury, but its expression was greater in the sensory nerves at 2 weeks. Semaphorin 3A expression was higher in the motor nerves than in the sensory nerves at 3 days and 1 week after injury. Nerve cell adhesion molecule L1 and semaphorin 3A expressions at the distal end were higher in the motor nerves than in the sensory nerves at 3 days, 1 and 2 weeks. Immunohistochemical staining results showed that nerve cell adhesion molecule L1 expression at the proximal end was greater in the sensory nerves than in the motor nerves; semaphorin 3A expression was higher in the motor nerves than in the sensory nerves at 2 weeks after injury. Taken together, these results indicated that nerve cell adhesion molecules L1 and semaphorin 3A exhibited different expression patterns at the proximal and distal ends of sensory and motor nerves, and play a coordinating role in neural chemotaxis regeneration.

Effect of Troglitazone on Expression of Adhesion Molecules and eNOS in Human Saphenous Vein Gaft

To investigate whether peroxisome proliferators-activated receptor-γ （PPARγ） ligand Troglitazone can reduce endothelial injury and activation during storage of harvested saphenous vein grafts. Segments of human saphenous vein graft were collected from 9 patients undergoing coronary bypass surgery and then divided into two equal parts of control and test specimens, were stored in ei- ther heparinized blood （control group） or heparinized blood containing 20 μmol/L troglitazone （test group） for 1 h at room temperature. Tissue distribution and protein expression of VCAM-I, ICAM-I, and endothelial nitric oxide synthase （eNOS） were compared using immunohistochemistry and Western blot analysis. Myeloperoxidase （MPO） activity, a marker of neutrophil sequestration in human saphenous vein grafts, was also measured in each group. The expression of ICAM-1 （753±132 versus 7201±934; P〈0.01） , VCAM-1 （3731±294 versus 8292±793; P〈0.01）, and MPO activity （1.52±0.42 U/g, 5.04±1.26 U/g P〈0.01） were significantly lower in test group. In contract, eNOS expression （7983±834 versus 3989±1008; P〈0.01） was significantly higher in test group. PPARγ ligand troglitazone might reduce endothelial injury during the storage period of human saphenous vein grafts.

EFFECT OF REPERFUSION THERAPY ON SOLUBLE CELL ADHESION MOLECULES IN PATIENTS WITH ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION

Objective To observe the changes of serum soluble intercellular adhesion moiecuie type-1(ICAM-1) and E-selectin in patients with acute myocardial inlarction (AMI) receiving reperfusiontherapy. Methods Peripheral venous blood samples were taken from 21 patients with AMI before and4,8,12,24,48,72h after thrombolytic treatment or direct percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA).Blood samples from 16 control subjects were drawn for one time. Serum concentration of ICAM-1 and E-selectinwas determined by double antibodies sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results Serum levels ofICAM-1 and E-selectin were higher in patients with AMI than those in controls. Sixteen patients with AMIand successful roperfusion therapy had signifcantly reduction in serum concentration of ICAM-1 and E-selectinat 24 and 48h, but had a peak at 4h. The remaining live patients who failed in mperfusion theropy didn’t show anysignificant changes in these values. Conclusion The serum concentration of ICAM-1 and E-selectin waselevated significantly in patients with AMI Successful reperfusion therapy can reduce the increased serumconcentration.

Role of adhesion molecules in cancer and targeted therapy

Adhesion molecules mediate cell-to-cell and cell-to-extracellular matrix interactions and transmit mechanical and chemical signals among them.Various mechanisms deregulate adhesion molecules in cancer,enabling tumor cells to proliferate without restraint,invade through tissue boundaries,escape from immune surveillance,and survive in the tumor microenvironment.Recent studies have revealed that adhesion molecules also drive angiogenesis,reshape metabolism,and are involved in stem cell self-renewal.In this review,we summarize the functions and mechanisms of adhesion molecules in cancer and the tumor microenvironment,as well as the therapeutic strategies targeting adhesion molecules.These studies have implications for furthering our understanding of adhesion molecules in cancer and providing a paradigm for exploring novel therapeutic approaches.

Cell adhesion molecules in Drosophila synapse development and function

Synapse is a highly specialized inter-cellular structure between neurons or between a neuron and its target cell that mediates cell-cell communications. Ample results indicate that synaptic adhesion molecules are critically important in modulating the complexity and specificity of the synapse. And disruption of adhesive properties of synapses may lead to neurodevelopmental or neurodegenerative diseases. In this review, we will use the Drosophila NMJ as a model system for glutamatergic synapses to discuss the structure and function of homophilic and heterophilic synaptic adhesion molecules with special focus on recent findings in neurexins and neuroligins in Drosophila.

Expression of leukocyte adhesion molecules CD11b, L-selectin and CD45 during hemodialysis

ObjectiveTo examine the gene and protein expression of CD11b, L selectin and CD45, and the relationship between their expression and leukocytopenia during a hemodialysis session Methods Ten maintenance hemodialysis patients, 20 uremic non dialysis patients and 10 healthy volunteers were included in this study The mRNA expression of CD11b, L selectin and CD45 in peripheral blood mononuclear cells was detected by RT PCR, while cell surface expression of these molecules on monocytes was detected by flow cytometry and leukocyte number was counted manually Results After the start of dialysis, both mRNA expression and cell surface expression of CD11b increased rapidly, while those of L selectin and leukocyte number fell The mRNA expression of CD45 first decreased and the cell surface expression increased, followed by a return to pre dialysis levels, by the end of dialysis Conclusions Hemodialysis using a cuprophane membrane can induce rapid upregulation of CD11b and down regulation of L selectin, which might influence the normal adhesion and anti inflammatory response of leukocytes In this process CD45 may play a role in regulating and/or transducing activation signal

Role of cell adhesion signal molecules in hepatocellular carcinoma cell apoptosis

AIM： Cell adhesion molecules and their signal molecules play a very important role in carcinogenesis. The aim of this study is to elucidate the role of these molecules and the signal molecules of integrins and E-cadherins, such as （focal adhesion kinase） FAK, （integrin linked kinase） ILK, and β-catenin in hepatocellular carcinoma cell apoptosis. METHODS： We first synthesized the small molecular compound, S-（1,2-dichlorovinyl）-L-cysteine （DCVC）, and identified it, by element analysis and ^1H NMR. To establish the apoptosis model of the SMMC-7721 hepatocellular carcinoma cell, we treated cells with DCVC in EBSS for different concentrations or for various length times in the presence of 20 μmol/L N,N-cliphenyl-p-phenylenediamine, which blocks necrotic cell death and identified this model by flow cytometry and DNA ladder. Then we studied the changes of FAK, ILK, β-catenin, and PKB in this apoptotic model by Western blot. RESULTS： We found that the loss or decrease of cell adhesion signal molecules is an important reason in apoptosis of SMMC-7721 hepatocellular carcinoma cell and the apoptosis of SMMC-7721 cell was preceded by the loss or decrease of FAK, ILK, PKB, and β-catenin or the damage of cell-matrix and cell-cell adhesion. CONCLUSION： Our results suggested that the decrease of adhesion signal molecules, FAK, ILK, PKB, and β-catenin, could induce hepatocellular carcinoma cell apoptosis.

Role of adhesion molecules in mobilization of hematopoietic cells

To study the changes of adhesion molecules' expressions during the recombinant h u man granulocyte colony stimulating factor (rhG CSF) mobilization in periphera l blood stem cell transplantation (PBSCT), and to confirm the influence of rhG CSF on hematopoietic stem cells, which are proposed to guide mobilization in PBS CT Methods Mice were injected subcutaneously with diluted rhG CSF or normal saline for 7 d ays The blood Sca 1 + stem cell count and bone marrow (BM) nucleated cell co unt were enumerated The expressions of CD49d and CD44 and the adhesive ability of mononuclear cells to bone marrow matrix (fibronectin) were examined by flow c ytometry and 51 Cr adhesive assay, respectively Results The mobilizing effect of rhG CSF on mice was the same as on humans The number of Sca 1 + cells in peripheral blood reached the peak on the seventh day, the BM nucleated cell count was reduced, and the expressions of CD49d and the cells ' adhesive ability in BM and PB declined Conclusions rhG CSF can reduce some cell adhesion molecules' expressions and the adhesive a bility of hematopoietic stem cells to BM matrix, therefore mobilizing hematopoie tic stem cells (HSC) from the BM to the peripheral blood

Expression of cell adhesion molecule CD44 in gastric adenocarcinoma and its prognostic importance

AIM: To evaluate the relation of cluster of differentiation 44 (CD44) expression with clinicopathological features of gastric adenocarcinoma, and also its effect on prognosis with an emphasis on the differences between intestinal and diffuse types. METHODS: From 2000 to 2006, 100 patients with gastric adenocarcinoma, who had undergone total or subtotal gastrectomy without any prior treatment, were studied. Haematoxylin & eosin (HE) staining was used for histological evaluation, including the type (Lauren's classifi cation) and grading of the tumor. The expression of CD44 in the gastric adenocarcinoma mucosa and the adjacent mucosa were determined by immunohistochemistry. The survival analysis was obtained using the Kaplan-Meier test. RESULTS: Of 100 patients, 74 (74%) patients were male. The tumors were categorized as intestinal type (78%) or diffuse type (22%). Sixty-five percent of patients were CD44-positive. CD44 expression was not detected in normal gastric mucosa. Rather, CD44 was more commonly expressed in the intestinal subtype (P = 0.002). A signifi cant relation was seen between the grade of tumor and the expression of CD44 (P = 0.014). The survival analysis showed a poor prognosis of patients with CD44-positive tumors (P = 0.008); and this was more prominent in the intestinal (P = 0.001) rather than diffuse type. CONCLUSION: Cell adhesion molecule CD44 is highly expressed in gastric adenocarcinoma. CD44 expression is correlated with a poor prognosis in patients with the intestinal type of gastric adenocarcinoma. CD44 can, therefore, be utilized as a prognostic marker for this group of patients.

Amelioration of experimental colitis by Astragalus membranaceus through anti-oxidation and inhibition of adhesion molecule synthesis

AIM: To investigate the protective effects of Astragalus membranaceus(Am) against hapten-induced colitis in male Sprague-Dawley rats as well as its underlying mechanism.METHODS: Experimental colitis was induced in rats by enema administration of 2,4-dinitrobenzene sulfonic acid (DNBS). Rats were either pretreated with Am extract (2 or 4 g/kg, p.o. once daily) starting from 10 d before DNBS enema, or received Am post-treatment (2 or 4 g/kg, p.o.twice daily) on the three consecutive days following DNBS administration. Colonic lesion area and histological damage were determined, while the activities of myeloperoxidase (MPO) and xanthine oxidase, as well as reduced glutathione (GSH) content were measured in the excised colonic tissues. Besides, protein expression of inducible nitrite oxide synthase (iNOS), intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and P-selectin was also detected by Western blot analysis.RESULTS: Our findings had shown that both macroscopic lesion area and histological colonic damage induced by DNBS were significantly reduced by both Am pre- and post-treatments. These were accompanied by attenuation of the elevated colonic MPO activity and downregulation of the iNOS, P-selectin, and ICAM-1 protein expression.Besides, deprivation of colonic GSH level under colitis condition was also preserved.CONCLUSION: These results demonstrate that Am possesses both preventive and therapeutic potential in experimental colitis. The anti-inflammatory actions involve anti-oxidation along with inhibition of adhesion molecule synthesis in the colonic tissues.

Effect of Batroxobin on Expression of Neural Cell Adhesion Molecule in Temporal Infarction Rats and Spatial Learning and Memory Disorder

The effect of Batroxobin expression of neural cell adhesion molecule (NCAM) in left temporal ischemic rats with spatial memory disorder was investigated by means of Morri's water maze and immunohistochemical methods. The results showed that the mean reaction time and distance of temporal ischemic rats for searching a goal were significantly longer than those of sham-operated rats and at the same time NCAM expression of left temporal ischemic region was significantly increased. However, the mean reaction time and distance of Batroxobin-treated rats were shorter and they used normal strategies more often and earlier than those of ischemic rats. The number of NCAM immune reactive cells of Batroxobin-treated rats was more than that of ischemic group. In conclusion, Batroxobin can improve spatial memory disorder of temporal ischemic rats and the regulation of the expression of NCAM is probably related to the neuroprotective mechanism.