Effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid receptors on muscarinic receptor-mediated free calcium ion levels in the facial nucleus following facial nerve injury

Muscarinic receptors and nicotine receptors can increase free calcium ion levels in the facial nucleus via different channels following facial nerve injury. In addition, γ-aminobutyric acid A （GABAA） receptors have been shown to negatively regulate free calcium ion levels in the facial nucleus by inhibiting nicotine receptors. The present study investigated the influence of GABAA, γ-aminobutyric acid B （GABAB） and C （GABAc） receptors on muscarinic receptors in rats with facial nerve injury by confocal laser microscopy. GABAA and GABAB receptors exhibited significant dose-dependent inhibitory effects on increased muscarinic receptor-mediated free calcium ion levels following facial nerve injury. Results showed that GABAA and GABAB receptors negatively regulate muscarinic receptor effects and interplay with cholinergic receptors to regulate free calcium ion levels for facial neural regeneration.

Expression of gamma-aminobutyric acid type A receptor α_2 subunit in the dorsal root ganglion of rats with sciatic nerve injury

The γ-aminobutyric acid neurotransmitter in the spinal cord dorsal horn plays an important role in pain modulation through primary afferent-mediated presynaptic inhibition. The weakening of γ-aminobutyric acid-mediated presynaptic inhibition may be an important cause of neuropathic pain. γ-aminobutyric acid-mediated presynaptic inhibition is related to the current strength of γ-aminobutyric acid A receptor activation. In view of this, the whole-cell patch-clamp technique was used here to record the change in muscimol activated current of dorsal root ganglion neurons in a chronic constriction injury model. Results found that damage in rat dorsal root ganglion neurons following application of muscimol caused concentration-dependent activation of current, and compared with the sham group, its current strength and γ-aminobutyric acid A receptor protein expression decreased. Immunofluorescence revealed that γ-aminobutyric acid type A receptor α2 subunit protein expression decreased and was most obvious at 12 and 15 days after modeling. Our experimental findings confirmed that the y-aminobutyric acid type A receptor α2 subunit in the chronic constriction injury model rat dorsal root ganglion was downregulated, which may be one of the reasons for the reduction of injury in dorsal root ganglion neurons following muscimol-activated currents.

Electroacupuncture (EA) Speeds Up the Regulation of Hypothalamic Pituitary Adrenal Axis Dysfunction in Acute Surgical Trauma Rats: Mediated by Hypothalamic Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)_AReceptors

Hypothalamic Corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) directly activates the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis (HPA axis) during the surgical trauma induced stress response. Electroacupuncture (EA) has been demonstrated to have stress relieving effects in breast surgery, colorectal surgery, prostatectomy and craniotomy. This study was aimed to investigate the hypothesis that EA could regulate hypothalamic CRF in surgical trauma rats. In experiment one, Sprague-Dawley (SD) male rats were divided into intact, model (10% partial hepatectomy), sham EA and EA group. Rats from the Sham EA and EA group were stimulated at ST36-Zusanli and SP6-Sanyiniiao acupoints twice, 24 hours before the surgery and immediately after the surgery. Expressions of hypothalamic CRF and CRFR, GABA receptors, glutamate decarboxylase (GAD), serum adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and Corticosterone (CORT) were observed at 2, 4, 8 and 24 h after the surgery by radioimmunoassay (RIA), western blot, real-time PCR and immunohistochemistry. In the experiment two, SD male rats were divided into the intact, model, model + vehicle, model + L-838,417 EA and EA + L838,417 group. It was found that hypothalamus CRF, serum ACTH and CORT levels were increased in model group compared with the intact group, and those in the EA group decreased in comparison with the model group. Compared with the model group, hypothalamus-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptor Aα3 mRNA and protein expressions of the EA group raised strikingly. In conclusion, EA alleviated surgical stress response by improving the GABA synthesis in hypothalamus, thus enhancing GABA receptors’ inhibitory regulation of the HPA axis dysfunction in rats with acute surgical trauma.

Silencing gamma-aminobutyric acid A receptor alpha 1 subunit expression and outward potassium current in developing cortical neurons

We used RNA interference （RNAi） to disrupt synthesis of the cortical neuronal y-aminobutyric acid A receptor （GABAAR） al in rats during development, and measured outward K＋ currents during neuronal electrical activity using whole-cell patch-clamp techniques. Three pairs of small interfering RNA （siRNA） for GABAAR al subunit were designed using OligoEngine RNAi software. This siRNA was found to effectively inhibited GABAAR al mRNA expression in cortical neuronal culture in vitro, but did not significantly affect neuronal survival. Outward K^currents were decreased, indicating that GABAAR al subunits in developing neurons participate in neuronal function by regulating outward K＋ current.

继发于单纯疱疹病毒脑炎的抗NMDAR和抗GABA_(BR)双阳性自身免疫性脑炎1例报告及文献复习

目的:分析1例单纯疱疹病毒性脑炎(HSVE)继发抗N-甲基-D-天冬氨酸受体(NMDAR)和抗γ-氨基丁酸B型受体(GABA_(BR))双阳性自身免疫性脑炎(AE)患者的临床表现及诊疗经过,以提高临床医生对该类病的认识。方法:收集1例HSVE继发抗NMDAR和抗GABA_(BR)双阳性AE患者的临床资料,对其诊断和治疗经过进行总结,并结合相关文献进行复习。结果:患者,男性,36岁,以头痛起病,随后出现肢体抽搐,并进展为意识障碍。入院后脑脊液常规生化检测异常,脑脊液单纯疱疹病毒1型(HSV-1) IgG抗体阳性,脑脊液和血清NMDAR抗体检测阳性,头部磁共振成像(MRI)检查提示右侧枕叶白质异常信号,诊断为HSVE继发抗NMDAR脑炎。数月后患者出现精神行为异常、认知障碍和睡眠障碍等症状,血清NMDAR抗体和GABA_(BR)抗体均阳性,诊断为HSVE继发抗NMDAR脑炎和抗GABA_(BR)脑炎。给予激素冲击和静脉注射免疫球蛋白(IVIG)治疗后,患者病情好转出院。随访1年,患者精神症状完全消失,遗留轻度认知功能障碍。结论:HSVE抗病毒治疗有效的恢复期患者临床症状再度恶化时,应高度怀疑继发AE的可能,应尽快完善自身免疫性抗体检测,以期早期诊断,早期治疗,以改善患者预后。

抗GABABR脑炎四例

目的抗γ氨基丁酸B型受体(GABABR)脑炎四例,以减少临床误诊误治。方法收集4例曾初诊为其他疾病的抗GABABR脑炎的临床资料,并分析其临床特征及误诊原因。结果4例患者均有癫痫发作及认知障碍,2例(例2、例4)伴发精神症状。4例颅脑MRI均发现单侧或双侧颞叶病变。初步诊断分别为胶质瘤3例和短暂性脑缺血发作1例(例4)。误诊时间为12~68d。结论抗GABABR脑炎的临床特征与其他疾病存在交叉,提高对该疾病的认识、尽早完善特异性抗体检查是明确诊断的关键,从而减少临床误诊误治。

丹酚酸B通过SIRT1/PGC-1α通路对Aβ_(1-42)干预N2A细胞保护作用研究

目的观察沉默信息调节因子2相关酶1(SIRT1)/过氧化物酶体增殖物激活受体γ共激活因子1α(PGC-1α)的表达及检测活性氧(ROS)、丙二醛(MDA)、超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)含量和线粒体膜电势,探讨丹酚酸B(SalB)减轻β淀粉样多肽1-42(Aβ1-42)干预小鼠来源神经瘤母细胞(N2A)后氧化应激损伤的作用及机制。方法使用10μM Aβ1-42寡聚体干预N2A细胞构建阿尔茨海默病(AD)细胞模型,使用40μM SalB干预细胞为对照组,模型组和SalB干预组。使用MTT法检测不同实验组细胞活力;DCFH-DA染色测定实验组细胞内ROS水平;ELISA法检测SOD,MDA水平;Western blot法和RTPCR法分别检测不同实验组SIRT1、PGC-1α蛋白和mRNA水平。结果与Aβ干预N2A细胞构建的模型组相比,SalB组处理后的模型组细胞活力显著升高(P<0.001),SalB组细胞中ROS水平显著下降(P<0.01),SOD水平显著上升(P<0.001),MDA生成显著减少(P<0.05),有效恢复线粒体膜电势(P<0.05)。另外,SalB处理后模型组细胞的SIRT1、PGC-1α蛋白和mRNA水平均升高。结论SalB可以显著降低Aβ干预N2A细胞后诱导的氧化应激反应,减少ROS产生及下调MDA水平,上调SOD水平,该神经保护作用可能与上调SIRT1/PGC-1α通路相关。

1例抗GABA_(B)R抗体相关脑炎的全程化药学监护和用药分析

1例67岁男性患者因“阵发性抽搐发作2周余”入院,诊断为抗γ-氨基丁酸B型受体(GABA_(B)R)抗体相关脑炎。入院后给予免疫治疗,治疗过程中出现癫痫持续状态、肺部感染、低蛋白血症、凝血功能异常等。临床药师结合患者病情,在免疫治疗方案的选择上给予甲泼尼龙联合静脉注射免疫球蛋白,在需要抗感染治疗时给予美罗培南(1 g q8h ivgtt);应用多烯磷脂酰胆碱护肝,给予氨溴索联合布地奈德改善肺功能,应用低分子量肝素钙预防血栓形成,对患者的营养和电解质平衡方面进行监护,给予患者全程化监护,最终患者病情好转出院。

基于BDNF/TrkB/CREB通路研究六味地黄丸对丙戊酸钠诱导的孤独症谱系障碍模型仔鼠的作用机制

目的基于脑源性神经营养因子(brain-derived neurotrophic factor,BDNF)/酪氨酸激酶受体B(tyrosine kinase receptor B,TrkB)/cAMP反应元件结合蛋白(cAMP response element binding protein,CREB)通路,探讨六味地黄丸对丙戊酸钠(sodium valproate,VPA)诱导的孤独症谱系障碍(autism spectrum disorder,ASD)仔鼠的作用机制。方法将13只SD孕鼠随机分为两组,其中10只孕鼠在第12.5天时腹腔注射VPA溶液(600 mg·kg^(-1))为VPA组,另外3只孕鼠注射等体积生理盐水为对照组。第21天对两组雄性仔鼠开展行为学检测,筛选出符合ASD疾病模型的仔鼠30只,随机分为模型组(等体积生理盐水),维生素D组(1480 IU·kg^(-1)),六味地黄丸高(3 g·kg^(-1))、中(1.5 g·kg^(-1))、低(0.75 g·kg^(-1))剂量组,每组6只。正常雄性仔鼠6只,设为空白组(等体积生理盐水)。各组仔鼠连续灌胃14 d,1次/d,给药后再次开展行为学检测。尼氏染色观察各组仔鼠海马组织神经元形态学变化,比色法检测各组仔鼠海马组织中谷氨酸(glutamic acid,GLU)、γ-氨基丁酸(gamma-aminobutyric acid,GABA)含量;qRT-PCR检测各组仔鼠海马组织中BDNF、TrkB、CREB mRNA相对表达。结果与对照组比较,VPA组仔鼠体质量、身长、尾长更小(P<0.05)。与空白组比较,模型组社交障碍症状明显(P<0.01),焦虑障碍症状明显(P<0.01),重复刻板行为增多(P<0.05或P<0.01),海马神经元结构损伤,GLU升高(P<0.01)、GABA下降(P<0.01),BDNF、TrkB、CREB mRNA表达降低(P<0.05或P<0.01);与模型组比较,维生素D组及六味地黄丸中、低剂量组仔鼠社交能力增强(P<0.05或P<0.01),焦虑障碍减轻(P<0.05或P<0.01),重复刻板行为减少(P<0.01或P<0.05),海马神经元结构明显复原,GLU下降(P<0.01),BDNF、TrkB、CREB mRNA表达增加(P<0.05或P<0.01),六味地黄丸中、低剂量组GABA上升(P<0.05或P<0.01)。结论六味地黄丸能显著改善VPA诱导的ASD仔鼠行为表现,增强海马组织神经元的再生与修复,其机制可能与平衡GLU、GABA水平,上调仔鼠海马组织中BDNF/TrkB/CREB的表达有关。

Dietary saturated fatty acid and polyunsaturated fatty acid oppositely affect hepatic NOD-like receptor protein 3 inflammasome through regulating nuclear factor-kappa B activation

AIM: To investigate the effect of different dietary fatty acids on hepatic inflammasome activation.METHODS: Wild-type C57BL/6 mice were fed either a high-fat diet or polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA)-enriched diet. Primary hepatocytes were treated with either saturated fatty acids (SFAs) or PUFAs as well as combined with lipopolysaccharide (LPS). The expression of NOD-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome, peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-&#x003b3; and nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-&#x003ba;B) was determined by real-time PCR and Western blot. The activity of Caspase-1 and interleukine-1&#x003b2; production were measured.RESULTS: High-fat diet-induced hepatic steatosis was sufficient to induce and activate hepatic NLRP3 inflammasome. SFA palmitic acid (PA) directly activated NLRP3 inflammasome and increased sensitization to LPS-induced inflammasome activation in hepatocytes. In contrast, PUFA docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) had the potential to inhibit NLRP3 inflammasome expression in hepatocytes and partly abolished LPS-induced NLRP3 inflammasome activation. Furthermore, a high-fat diet increased but PUFA-enriched diet decreased sensitization to LPS-induced hepatic NLRP3 inflammasome activation in vivo. Moreover, PA increased but DHA decreased phosphorylated NF-&#x003ba;B p65 protein expression in hepatocytes.CONCLUSION: Hepatic NLRP3 inflammasome activation played an important role in the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Dietary SFAs and PUFAs oppositely regulated the activity of NLRP3 inflammasome through direct activation or inhibition of NF-&#x003ba;B.

Effects of ω-3 fatty acids on toll-like receptor 4 and nuclear factor-κB p56 in lungs of rats with severe acute pancreatitis

AIM To determine the effects of ω-3 fatty acids(ω-3FA) on the toll-like receptor 4(TLR4)/nuclear factor κB p56(NF-κBp56) signal pathway in the lungs of rats with severe acute pancreatitis(SAP).METHODS A total of 56 Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into 4 groups: control group, SAP-saline group, SAP-soybean oil group and SAP-ω-3FA group. SAP was induced by the retrograde infusion of sodium taurocholate into the pancreatic duct. The expression of TLR4 and NF-κBp56 in the lungs was evaluated by immunohistochemistry and Western blot analysis. The levels of inflammatory cytokines interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-alpha in the lungs were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. RESULTS The expression of TLR4 and NF-κBp56 in lungs and of inflammatory cytokines in serum significantly increased in the SAP group compared with the control group(P < 0.05), but was significantly decreased in the ω-3FA group compared with the soybean oil group at 12 and 24 h(P < 0.05).CONCLUSION During the initial stage of SAP, ω-3FA can efficiently lower the inflammatory response and reduce lung injury by triggering the TLR4/NF-κBp56 signal pathway.

Effect of Chronic Noise Exposure on Expression of N-Methyl-D-Aspartic Acid Receptor 2B and Tau Phosphorylation in Hippocampus of Rats

Objective To study the effect of chronic noise exposure on expression of N-methyI-D-aspartic acid receptor 2B （NR2B） and tau phosphorylation in hippocampus of rats. Methods Twenty-four male SD rats were divided in control group and chronic noise exposure group. NR2B expression and tau phosphorylation in hippocampus of rats were detected after chronic noise exposure （100 dB SPL white noise, 4 h/dx30d） and their mechanisms underlying neuronal apoptosis in hippocampus of rats with TUNEL staining. Results The NR2B expression decreased significantly after chronic noise exposure which resulted in tau hyperphosphorylation and neural apoptosis in hippocampus of rats. Immunohistochemistry showed that the tau hyperphosphorylation was most prominent in dentate gyrus （DG） and CA1 region of rat hippocampus. Conclusion The abnormality of neurotransmitter system, especially Glu and NR2B containing NMDA receptor, and tau hyperphosphorylation in hippocampus of rats, may play a role in chronic noise-induced neural apoptosis and cognition impairment.

Water-soluble lipopolymer delivery of N-methyl-D-aspartic acid receptor 2B siRNA relieves chronic neuropathic pain in rats

Spinal dorsal horn N-Methyl-D-aspartic acid receptor 2B （NR2B） overexpression plays an important role in the production and maintenance of neuropathic pain. Because small interfering RNA （siRNA） can inhibit NR2B expression, siRNA may provide a novel approach to treat neuropathic pain and possibly nerve injury. However, an efficient and safe vector for NR2B siRNA has not been discovered. This study shows that a water soluble lipopolymer （WSLP） comprised of low molecular weight polyethyleneimine （PEI） and cholesterol can deliver siRNA targeting NR2B for the treatment of neuropathic pain. Results show that intrathecal injection of WSLP/siRNA complexes for 3 days inhibit NR2B gene expression with reductions in mRNA and protein levels by 59% and 54%, respectively, compared with control rats （P 〈 0.01）. Injection of WSLP complexed with scrambled siRNA, or PEI with siRNA did not show this inhibitory effect. Moreover, injection of WSLP/siRNA complexes significantly relieved neuropathic pain at 3, 7, 12, and 21 days, while injection of WSLP with scrambled siRNA or PEI with siRNA did not. These results demonstrate that WSLP can efficiently deliver siRNA targeting NR2B in vivo and relieve neuropathic pain.

γ-氨基丁酸B型受体在恶性肿瘤中的研究进展

γ-氨基丁酸(GABA)是中枢神经系统中一种重要的抑制性神经递质,对神经元的兴奋程度有重要影响,也是大脑能量代谢过程中重要的氨基酸。其常用于抗惊厥、抗焦虑和治疗癫痫。近年来,在很多肿瘤细胞中发现γ-氨基丁酸B型受体(GABA_(B)R),其与GABA结合后呈现出完全不同的作用。肿瘤细胞可能通过GABA信号调节其新陈代谢和分裂增殖,同时这些信号也可能影响免疫细胞的功能,进而影响肿瘤微环境。因此,深入研究不同肿瘤中GABA_(B)R的表达情况以及功能,有助于了解其与免疫治疗的关系,开发相应的抗肿瘤药物,提供新的抗肿瘤策略。

γ-氨基丁酸B型受体活性对慢性应激大鼠下丘脑神经元超微结构的影响

目的:观察γ-氨基丁酸B型受体(GABA_(B)R)活性对慢性应激大鼠下丘脑神经元超微结构的影响。方法:Wistar大鼠60只,分为对照组(control)、应激组(stress)、应激结合2-羟基萨氯酚(2-OH-saclofen)给药组(stress+2-OH-saclofen)、应激结合氯苯氨丁酸(baclofen)给药组(stress+baclofen)。采用间歇低频电击大鼠足底并联合噪声的方式建立应激大鼠模型,同时2-羟基萨氯酚(100μg/kg)或氯苯氨丁酸(0.04 g/kg)分别经大鼠腹腔注射。应激40 d后,对处于不同应激阶段的大鼠进行取材。在透射电镜下观察下丘脑神经元超微结构的变化;用高效液相色谱法(HPLC)检测大鼠下丘脑内NE和DA含量的变化。结果:在透射电镜下观察发现,单纯应激组、应激结合氯苯氨丁酸给药组与正常对照组相比较,大鼠下丘脑神经元的超微结构出现不同程度的退行性变化;相反应激结合2-羟基萨氯酚给药组下丘脑神经元超微结构则未出现退行性改变。用(HPLC)检测大鼠下丘脑内NE和DA含量发现,与正常对照组相比,单纯应激组NE含量明显升高但呈现下降趋势,DA含量则呈上升趋势(P<0.05)。应激结合氯苯氨丁酸给药组NE和DA含量呈上升趋势(P<0.05)。应激结合2-羟基萨氯酚给药组NE和DA含量却接近正常水平。结论:GABA B受体抑制剂2-羟基萨氯酚对慢性应激大鼠下丘脑神经元有保护作用,而GABA B受体激动剂氯苯氨丁酸则有损害作用。

Suppression of Human Liver Cancer Cell Migration and Invasion via the GABA_A Receptor

Objective To investigate the roles of the y-aminobutyric acid （GABA） in the metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma （HCC） and to explore the potential of a novel therapeutic approach for the treatment of HCC. Methods The expression levels of GABA receptor subunit genes in various HCC cell lines and patients＇ tissues were detected by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction and Western blot analysis. Transwell cell migration and invasion assays were carried out for functional analysis. The effects of GABA on liver cancer cell cytoskeletal were determined by immunofluorescence staining. And the effects of GABA on HCC metastasis in nude mice were evaluated using an in vivo orthotopic model of liver cancer. Results The mRNA level of GABA receptor subunits varied between the primary hepatocellular carcinoma tissue and the adjacent non-tumor liver tissue. GABA inhibited human liver cancer cell migration and invasion via the ionotropic GABAA receptor as a result of the induction of liver cancer cell cytoskeletal reorganization. Pretreatment with GABA also significantly reduced intrahepatic liver metastasis and primary tumor formation in vivo. Conclusions These findings introduce a potential and novel therapeutic approach for the treatment of cancer patients based on the modulation of the GABAergic system.

Involvement of chromatin and histone acetylation in the regulation of HIV-LTR by thyroid hormone receptor

The HIV-1 LTR controls the expression of HIV-1 viral genes and thus is critical for viral propagation and pathology. Numerous host factors have been shown to participate in the regulation of the LTR promoter. Among them is the thyroid hormone (T3) receptor (TR). TR has been shown to bind to the critical region of the promoter that contain the NFbB and Sp1 binding sites. Interestingly, earlier transient transfection studies in tissue culture cells have yielded contradicting conclusions on the role of TR in LTR regulation, likely due to the use of different cell types and/or lack of proper chromatin organization. Here, using the frog oocyte as a model system that allows replication-coupled chromatin assembly, mimicking that in somatic cells, we demonstrate that unliganded heterodimers of TR and RXR (9-cis retinoic acid receptor) repress LTR while the addition of T3 relieves the repression and further activates the promoter. More importantly, we show that chromatin and unliganded TR/RXR synergize to repress the promoter in a histone deacetylase-dependent manner.

Limbic Encephalitis Associated with Anti-y-aminobutyric Acid B Receptor Antibodies： A Case Series from China

Background： Autoimmune encephalitis associated with antibodies against γ-aminobutyric acid B receptor （GABABR） in patients with limbic encephalitis （LE） was first described in 2010. We present a series of klan Chinese patients tbr further clinical refinement. Methods： Serum and cerebrospinal fluid （CSF） samples from patients referred to the program of encephalitis and paraneoplastic syndrome of Peking Union Medical College Hospital were tested with indirect immunofluorescence. Clinical information of patients with anti-GABABR antibody positivity was retrospectively reviewed, and descriptive statistical analysis was performed. Results： All eighteen anti-GABABR antibody-positive cases had limbic syndromes, and electroencephalogram （EEG） or neuroimaging evidence fulfilled the diagnostic criteria of LE. Four patients had additional antibodies against Hu in serum and one had anti-N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor antibody in both sera and CSF. Seventeen （17/18） patients presented with new-onset refractory seizure or status epileptics. Twelve （12/18） patients had memory deficits, 11 （11/18） patients had personality change, 7 （7/18） patients had disturbance of consciousness, and 3 （3/18） patients showed cerebellar dysfunction. One patient with LE had progressive motor and sensory polyneuropathy. Lung cancer was detected in 6 （6/18） patients. Ten （10/18） patients showed abnormality in bilateral or unilateral mediotemporal region on magnetic resonance imaging. Ten （10/18） patients had temporal lobe epileptic activity with or without general slowing on EEG. Seventeen patients received immunotherapy and 15 of them showed neurological improvement. Four patients with lung cancer died within 1-12 months due to neoplastic complications. Conclusions： Our study demonstrates that most Han Chinese patients with anti-GABABR antibody-associated LE have prominent refractory epilepsy and show neurological improvement on immunotherapy. Patients with underlying lung tumor have a relatively poor prognosis. Testing for anti-GABABR antibodies is necessary for patients with possible LE or new-onset epilepsy with unknown etiology.

Glycyrrhizic Acid Attenuates Balloon-Induced Vascular Injury Through Inactivation of RAGE Signaling Pathways

Percutaneous coronary intervention is a well-established technique used to treat coronary artery disease,but the risk of coronary artery in-stent restenosis following percutaneous coronary intervention is still high.Previous studies revealed that high mobility group protein B1(HMGB1)plays a critical role in neointima formation.In this study,we aimed to investigate the role of glycyrrhizic acid(GA),an HMGB1 inhibitor,in the process of neointima formation and the potential mechanisms.We investigated the role of GA in neointima formation through an iliac artery balloon injury model in rabbits.Proliferation,migration,and phenotype transformation of human vascular smooth muscle cells(VSMCs)were observed.Besides,infl ammation and receptor for advanced glycosylation end products(RAGE)signaling pathways were studied.The results indicate that GA attenuated neointima formation and downregulated HMGB1 expression in injured artery in rabbits.HMGB1 promoted proliferation,migration,and phenotype transformation through the activation of RAGE signaling pathways in VSMCs,and blockade of HMGB1 by GA(1,10,and 100μM)could attenuate those processes and reduce proliferation of human VSMCs.In conclusion,the HMGB1 inhibitor GA might be useful to treat proliferative vascular diseases by downregulating RAGE signaling pathways.Our results indicate a new and promising therapeutic agent for restenosis.

抗GAD65和抗GABABR双抗体阳性自身免疫性脑炎1例报告及文献复习

目的:分析脑脊液(CSF)双抗体阳性自身免疫性脑炎(AE)患者的临床表现和诊疗过程,为该类患者的诊断和治疗提供参考。方法:回顾性分析1例CSF中抗谷氨酸脱羧酶(GAD) 65和抗γ-氨基丁酸B型受体(GABABR)双抗体阳性AE患者的临床表现、头部核磁共振成像(MRI)、脑电图(EEG)、CSF特征及预后,并结合文献进行复习。结果:患者,男性,47岁,亚急性起病,病情逐渐加重,主要表现为头痛和发作性抽搐,意识模糊,头部MRI提示病灶位于大脑镰右侧额顶枕叶,CSF检测抗GAD65和抗GABABR双抗体阳性,EEG有异常的尖波及慢波,诊断为AE,患者经抗炎等对症治疗逐渐好转并出院,继续口服激素治疗,5个月后再次复发,急性起病,表现为抽搐伴口角流涎,头部MRI提示右侧颞叶异常高信号影,行糖皮质激素治疗后患者好转。结论:CSF双抗体阳性AE患者复发可能性较大,激素抗炎治疗有效,在颅内病变定位于额顶枕叶时需考虑出现抽搐等症状,并及早完善EEG等检查。