龟羚帕安丸对帕金森病大鼠血清NSE、Cys-C、5-HT、5-HIAA及NE水平的影响

目的观察龟羚帕安丸对帕金森病(Parkinson’s disease,PD)大鼠血清神经元特异性烯醇化酶(Neuron-specific enolase,NSE)、胱抑素C(Cystatin C,Cys-C)、5-羟色胺(5-Hydroxytryptamine,5-HT)、5-羟基吲哚乙酸(5-Hydroxyindoleacetic acid,5-HIAA)及去甲肾上腺素(Norepinephrine,NE)水平的影响。方法采用6-羟基多巴胺(6-OHDA)立体定向注射法制作PD大鼠模型,造模成功的PD大鼠随机分为模型组,西药组,中药高、中、低剂量组,中西药合用组,每组15只,另设假手术组15只。模型组及假手术组给予等容积生理盐水灌胃,其余组给予相应药物灌胃,连续给药28 d。大鼠腹主动脉取血,用酶联免疫吸附测定法(Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay,ELISA)检测各组大鼠血清NSE、Cys-C、5-HT、5-HIAA及NE的水平。结果模型组大鼠血清NSE及Cys-C水平均明显升高,血清5-HT、5-HIAA及NE水平均明显降低;中药各剂量组、中西药合用组、西药组血清NSE及Cys-C水平均明显降低,5-HT、5-HIAA及NE水平均明显升高。结论龟羚帕安丸具有明显神经保护作用,作用机制与降低NSE及Cys-C水平,增加5-HT、5-HIAA及NE水平,降低脑实质损伤、神经炎症损伤及提高单胺类神经递质有关。

High-performance artificial neurons based on Ag/MXene/GST/Pt threshold switching memristors

Threshold switching(TS) memristors can be used as artificial neurons in neuromorphic systems due to their continuous conductance modulation, scalable and energy-efficient properties. In this paper, we propose a low power artificial neuron based on the Ag/MXene/GST/Pt device with excellent TS characteristics, including a low set voltage(0.38 V)and current(200 nA), an extremely steep slope(< 0.1 m V/dec), and a relatively large off/on ratio(> 10^(3)). Besides, the characteristics of integrate and fire neurons that are indispensable for spiking neural networks have been experimentally demonstrated. Finally, its memristive mechanism is interpreted through the first-principles calculation depending on the electrochemical metallization effect.

Hyperhomocysteinemia induces injury in olfactory bulb neurons by downregulating Hes1 and Hes5 expression

Hyperhomocysteinemia has been shown to be associated with neurodegenerative diseases; however, lesions or histological changes and mechanisms underlying homocysteine-induced injury in olfactory bulb neurons remain unclear. In this study, hyperhomocysteinemia was induced in apolipoprotein E-deficient mice with 1.7% methionine. Pathological changes in the olfactory bulb were observed through hematoxylin-eosin and Pischingert staining. Cell apoptosis in the olfactory bulb was determined through terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick end-labeling （TUNEL） staining. Transmission electron microscopy revealed an abnormal ultrastructure of neurons. Furthermore, immunoreactivity and expression of the hairy enhancer of the split 1 （Hesl） and Hess were measured using immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, and western blot assay. Our results revealed no significant structural abnormality in the ol- factory bulb of hyperhomocysteinemic mice. However, the number of TUNEL-positive cells increased in the olfactory bulb, lipofuscin and vacuolization were visible in mitochondria, and the expression of Hes1 and Hes5 decreased. These findings confirm that hyperhomocyste- inemia induces injury in olfactory bulb neurons by downregulating Hes1 and Hes5 expression.

Correlation of PDCD5 and Apoptosis in Hair Cells and Spiral Ganglion Neurons of Different Age of C57BL/6J Mice

This study examined the expression pattern of programmed cell death 5 (PDCD5) in co-chlear hair cells and spiral ganglion neurons (SGNs) and its association with age-related hearing loss in mice.Sixty C57BL/6J (C57) mice at different ages were divided into four groups (3,6,9 or 12 months).PDCD5 expression was detected by using immunohistochemistry,real-time PCR and Western blot.Morphological change of the cochleae was also evaluated by using immunoassay.The results showed that the expression of PDCD5 had a gradual increase with ageing in both protein and RNA levels in C57 mice,as well as gradually increased apoptosis of cochlear hair cells and SGNs.In addition,we also found that caspase-3 activity was enhanced and its expression was enhanced with ageing.It is implied that overexpression of PDCD5 causes the increase in caspase-3 activity and the subsequent increase of apoptosis in cochlear hair cells and SGNs,and thereby plays a role in the pathogenesis of presbycusis.Thus,PDCD5 may be a new target site for the treatment and prevention of age-related hearing loss.

Takeda G protein-coupled receptor 5 modu⁃lates depression-like behaviors via hippocam⁃pal CA3 pyramidal neurons afferent to dorso⁃lateral septum

OBJECTIVE Takeda G protein-coupled receptor 5(TGR5)is recognized as a promising target for type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome;its expression has been demonstrat⁃ed in the brain and is thought to be neuroprotec⁃tive.Here,we hypothesize that dysfunction of central TGR5 may contribute to the pathogene⁃sis of depression.METHODS In well-established chronic social defeat stress(CSDS)and chronic restraint stress(CRS)models of depression,we investigated the functional roles of TGR5 in CA3 pyramidal neurons(PyNs)and underlying mech⁃anisms of the neuronal circuit in depression(for in vivo studies,n=10;for in vitro studies,n=5-10)using fiber photometry;optogenetic,chemoge⁃netic,pharmacological,and molecular profiling techniques;and behavioral tests.RESULTS Both CSDS and CRS most significantly reduced TGR5 expression of hippocampal CA3 PyNs.Genetic overexpression of TGR5 in CA3 PyNs or intra-CA3 infusion of INT-777,a specific agonist,protected against CSDS and CRS,exerting sig⁃nificant antidepressant-like effects that were mediated via CA3 PyN activation.Conversely,genetic knockout or TGR5 knockdown in CA3 facilitated stress-induced depression-like behav⁃iors.Re-expression of TGR5 in CA3 PyNs rather than infusion of INT-777 significantly improved depression-like behaviors in Tgr5 knockout mice exposed to CSDS or CRS.Silencing and stimula⁃tion of CA3 PyNs→somatostatin-GABAergic(gamma-aminobutyric acidergic)neurons of the dorsolateral septum circuit bidirectionally regulat⁃ed depression-like behaviors,and blockade of this circuit abrogated the antidepressant-like effects from TGR5 activation of CA3 PyNs.CON⁃CLUSION TGR5 can regulate depression via CA3 PyNs→somatostatin-GABAergic neurons of dorsolateral septum transmission,suggesting that TGR5 could be a novel target for developing antidepressants.

基于ERK5信号通路探讨薯蓣健脾益智合剂对血管性痴呆大鼠海马神经元凋亡的影响

目的:探讨薯蓣健脾益智合剂对血管性痴呆(VaD)大鼠海马神经元凋亡的影响以及相关作用机制。方法:采用改良双侧颈总动脉结扎(2-VO)法建立VaD大鼠模型,将120只大鼠随机分为正常组、假手术组、模型组和治疗组,每组30只。治疗组予以10 mL/(kg·d)薯蓣健脾益智合剂灌胃,正常组、假手术组、模型组给予等量生理盐水灌胃,持续8周。观察大鼠一般状态,并于造模后第7天及造模后治疗4、8周分别进行行为学检测,苏木精-伊红(HE)染色观察海马神经元组织学改变,脱氧核糖核苷酸末端转移酶介导的缺口末端标记(TUNEL)染色观察海马神经元凋亡情况,免疫组织化学法检测丝分裂原活化蛋白激酶K2(MEKK2)、丝分裂原活化蛋白激酶K3(MEKK3)和丝裂原激活蛋白激酶5(MEK5)、细胞外信号调节激酶5(ERK5)表达的变化,蛋白免疫印迹法检测MEKK2、MEKK3和MEK5、ERK5的蛋白表达。结果:与正常组及假手术组比较,模型组行为学表现差异显著,变性神经元增加,神经元凋亡率增加(P<0.01),MEKK2、MEKK3和MEK5、ERK5的表达减少;与模型组比较,治疗组行为学表现改善,变性神经元减少,神经元凋亡率降低(P<0.05或P<0.01),MEKK2、MEKK3和MEK5、ERK5表达增加。结论:薯蓣健脾益智合剂可能通过上调ERK5信号通路,抑制海马神经元凋亡,促进海马神经元的修复进而治疗VaD。

基于HDAC5/MEF2C通路探讨柴金解郁安神方调节失眠并发抑郁大鼠海马神经元突触可塑性的机制

目的基于组蛋白去乙酰酶5(histone deacetylase 5,HDAC5)/肌细胞增强因子2C(myocyte enhancer factor 2C,MEF2C)通路,探讨柴金解郁安神方调节失眠并发抑郁模型大鼠抑郁样行为及海马神经元突触可塑性的机制。方法通过对氯苯丙氨酸(PCPA)注射联合慢性温和不可预知应激(chronic unpredictable mild stress,CUMS)建立失眠并发抑郁大鼠模型,实验分为空白组、模型组、柴金解郁安神方高、中、低剂量组、阳性药组。通过糖水偏好实验、旷场实验和水迷宫实验评估大鼠的抑郁情况;酶联免疫吸附检测(enzyme linked immunosorbent assay,ELISA)血清中5-羟色胺(5-hydroxytryptamine,5-HT)、多巴胺(dopamine,DA)的水平;HE染色和Nissl染色观察海马神经元病理损伤;高尔基染色(golgi staining)观察海马神经元树突棘损伤情况;免疫印迹法(Western blot)、免疫组化和免疫荧光法检测大鼠海马HDAC5、MEF2C、突触后致密物(postsynaptic density-95,PSD-95)和突触素(synaptophysin 1,SYN1)的表达情况。结果与模型组相比,柴金解郁安神方可以提高模型大鼠的糖水偏好率,减少旷场实验中的不动时间,增加总活动路程,缩短定位航行实验的逃避潜伏期,延长空间探索实验中平台所在象限的停留时间;此外,柴金解郁安神方还能改善海马神经元及树突棘的损伤,增加海马神经元的树突分支长度和树突棘密度;恢复失眠并发抑郁模型大鼠血清中5-HT、DA的水平;下调HDAC5蛋白,上调MEF2C、PSD-95、SYN1蛋白的表达。结论柴金解郁安神方可能通过降低HDAC5蛋白的表达,从而解除对转录因子MEF2C的抑制,促进PSD-95、SNY1蛋白的表达,发挥对海马神经元及突触的保护作用,从而缓解模型大鼠抑郁样行为。

Neuroprotective effects of human telomerase reverse transcriptase on beta-amyloid fragment 25-35-treated human embryonic cortical neurons

BACKGROUND： Numerous current studies have suggested that human telomerase reverse transcriptase （hTERT） gene has neuroprotective effects and can inhibit apoptosis induced by various cytotoxic stresses; however, the mechanism of action remains unknown. OBJECTIVE： To evaluate the neuroprotective effects and possible mechanism of action of hTERT gene transfection in human embryonic cortical neurons treated with beta-amyloid fragment 25-35 （AI325-35）. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING： The randomized, controlled and molecular biological studies were performed at the Department of Anatomy and Brain Research, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, China, from September 2005 to June 2008. MATERIALS： AdEasy-1 Expression System was gifted by Professor Guoquan Gao from Sun Yat-Sen University, China. Human cortical neurons were derived from 12-20 week old aborted fetuses, obtained from the Guangzhou Maternal and Child Health Hospital, China. Mouse anti-Odk5 and mouse anti-p16 monoclonal antibodies （Lab Vision, USA）, and mouse anti-hTERT monoclonal antibody （Epitomics, USA）, were used in this study. METHODS： （1） Recombinant adenovirus vectors, encoding hTERT （Ad-hTERT） and green fluorescent protein （Ad-GFP）, were constructed using the AdEasy-1 Expression System. Human embryonic cortical neurons in the Ad-hTERT group were transfected with Ad-hTERT for 1-21 days. Likewise, human embryonic cortical neurons in the Ad-GFP group were transfected with Ad-GFP for 1-21 days. Human embryonic cortical neurons in the control group were cultured as normal. （2） Human embryonic cortical neurons in the Ad-hTERT group were treated with 10 pmol/L Aβ25-35 for 24 hours. Normal human embryonic cortical neurons treated with 10 pmol/Lβ25.35 for 24 hours served as a model group. Human embryonic cortical neurons in the Ad-GFP and control groups were not treated with Aβ25-35. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES： Expression of hTERT in human embryonic cortical neurons was evaluated by immunocytochemical staining and Western blot assay. Telomerase activity was measured using a PCR-based telomeric repeat amplification protocol （TRAP） ELISA kit. Neural activity in human embryonic cortical neurons was examined by MTT assay; apoptosis was measured using TUNEL assay; and Cdk5 and p16 protein expressions were measured by Western blot. RESULTS： Expression of hTERT protein was significantly increased and peaked at day 3 post-transfection in the Ad-hTERT group. No hTERT expression was detected in the Ad-GFP and control groups. Telomerase activity was significantly greater in the Ad-hTERT group compared with the Ad-GFP and control groups （P 〈 0.01）. Compared with the control group, cell activity was significantly decreased （P 〈 0.05）, and cell apoptotic rate, Cdk5 and p16 expression were significantly increased （P 〈 0.01） in the model group. Compared with the model group, cell activity was increased in the Ad-hTERT group, and peaked at day 3 post-transfection （P 〈 0.05）. Neuroprotective effects also peaked at day 3 post-transfection; and the apoptotic rate, Cdk5 and p16 expression significantly decreased （P 〈 0.01）. CONCLUSION： Expression of hTERT in human embryonic cortical neurons can relieve Aβ25-35-induced neuronal apoptosis. The possible mechanism by which hTERT produces these neuroprotective effects may be associated with inhibition of Cdk5 and p16 expression.

Transcriptional regulatory network during axonal regeneration of dorsal root ganglion neurons:laser-capture microdissection and deep sequencing

The key regulators and regeneration-associated genes involved in axonal regeneration of neurons after injury have not been clarified.In high-throughput sequencing,various factors influence the final sequencing results,including the number and size of cells,the depth of sequencing,and the method of cell separation.There is still a lack of research on the detailed molecular expression profile during the regeneration of dorsal root ganglion neuron axon.In this study,we performed lase r-capture microdissection coupled with RNA sequencing on dorsal root ganglion neurons at 0,3,6,and 12 hours and 1,3,and 7 days after sciatic nerve crush in rats.We identified three stages after dorsal root ganglion injury:early(3-12 hours),pre-regeneration(1 day),and regeneration(3-7 days).Gene expression patterns and related function enrichment res ults showed that one module of genes was highly related to axonal regeneration.We verified the up-regulation of activating transcription factor 3(Atf3),Kruppel like factor 6(Klf6),AT-rich inte raction domain 5A(Arid5α),CAMP responsive element modulator(Crem),and FOS like 1,AP-1 transcription factor Subunit(Fosl1) in dorsal root ganglion neurons after injury.Suppressing these transcription factors(Crem,Arid5o,Fosl1 and Klf6) reduced axonal regrowth in vitro.As the hub transcription factor,Atf3 showed higher expression and activity at the preregeneration and regeneration stages.G protein-coupled estrogen receptor 1(Gper1),inte rleukin 12a(Il12α),estrogen receptor 1(ESR1),and interleukin 6(IL6) may be upstream factors that trigger the activation of Atf3 during the repair of axon injury in the early stage.Our study presents the detailed molecular expression profile during axonal regeneration of dorsal root ganglion neurons after peripheral nerve injury.These findings may provide reference for the clinical screening of molecular targets for the treatment of peripheral nerve injury.

低频rTMS对脑梗死合并睡眠障碍患者血清5-HIAA、神经肽、NSE及5-HT水平的影响

目的探讨低频重复经颅磁刺激(rTMS)对脑梗死合并睡眠障碍患者血清5-羟吲哚乙酸(5-HIAA)、神经肽、神经元特异性烯醇化酶(NSE)及5-羟色胺(5-HT)水平的影响。方法前瞻性选取2022年1月至2023年6月齐齐哈尔医学院第五附属医院(大庆龙南医院)收治的92例脑梗死合并睡眠障碍患者作为研究对象,按照随机数字表法分为观察组及对照组,每组各46例。对照组接受单独常规干预,观察组低频rTMS联合常规干预。观察两组疗效,治疗前和治疗后4周的匹兹堡睡眠质量指数(PSQI)、美国国立卫生研究院卒中量表(NIHSS)评分以及血清5-HIAA、神经肽、NSE、5-HT水平,并观察比较两组患者不良反应发生情况。结果观察组总有效率为95.65%,高于对照组(82.61%),差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗后4周,两组PSQI、NIHSS评分均低于治疗前,观察组的PSQI、NIHSS评分分别为(6.05±1.12)、(10.12±2.15)分,均低于对照组[(7.35±1.56)、(14.26±2.58)分],差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗后4周,两组5-HIAA、神经肽、5-HT水平均较治疗前升高,NSE均较治疗前降低,且观察组治疗后4周的血清5-HIAA、神经肽、5-HT水平分别为(2349.56±548.56)ng/L、(7.76±1.54)μg/mL、(37.89±5.89)ng/mL,均高于对照组[(2012.58±359.85)ng/L、(6.45±1.42)μg/mL、(31.26±5.81)ng/mL],NSE水平为(17.02±2.25)μg/L,低于对照组[(21.12±2.59)μg/L],差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。两组不良反应总发生率比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论低频rTMS治疗脑梗死合并睡眠障碍疗效显著,不仅能有效改善患者睡眠质量、神经缺损症状,还能改善其血清5-HIAA、神经肽、NSE、5-HT水平,安全性较高。

Inhibition of 5-HT_3 Receptors-activated Currents by Cannabinoids in Rat Trigeminal Ganglion Neurons

This study investigated the modulatory effect of synthetic cannabinoids WIN55,212-2 on 5-HT3 receptor-activated currents (I5-HT3) in cultured rat trigeminal ganglion (TG) neurons using whole-cell patch clamp technique. The results showed that: (1) The majority of examined neurons (78.70%) were sensitive to 5-HT (3–300 μmol/L). 5-HT induced inward currents in a concentration-dependent manner and the currents were blocked by ICS 205-930 (1 μmol/L), a selective antagonist of the 5-HT3 receptor; (2) Pre-application of WIN55,212-2 (0.01–1 μmol/L) significantly inhibited I5-HT3 reversibly in concentration-dependent and voltage-independent manners. The concentra-tion-response curve of 5-HT3 receptor was shifted downward by WIN55,212-2 without any change of the threshold value. The EC50 values of two curves were very close (17.5±4.5) mmol/L vs. (15.2±4.5) mmol/L and WIN55,212-2 decreased the maximal amplitude of I5-HT3 by (48.65±4.15)%; (3) Neither AM281, a selective CB1 receptor antagonist, nor AM630, a selective CB2 receptor antagonist reversed the inhibition of I5-HT3 by WIN55,212-2; (4) When WIN55,212-2 was given from 15 to 120 s before 5-HT application, inhibitory effect was gradually increased and the maximal inhibition took place at 90 s, and the inhibition remained at the same level after 90 s. We are led to concluded that-WIN55,212-2 inhibited I5-HT3 significantly and neither CB1 receptor antagonist nor CB2 receptor antagonist could reverse the inhibition of I5-HT3 by WIN55,212-2. Moreover, WIN55,212-2 is not an open channel blocker (OCB) of 5-HT3 receptor. WIN55,212-2 significantly inhibited 5-HT-activated currents in a non-competitive manner. The inhibition of I5-HT3 by WIN55,212-2 is probably new one of peripheral analgesic mechanisms of WIN55,212-2, but the mechanism by which WIN55,212-2 inhibits I5-HT3 warrants further investigation.

Involvement of A5/A7 noradrenergic neurons and B2 serotonergic neurons in nociceptive processing:a fiber photometry study

In the central nervous system,the A6 noradrenaline(NA)and the B3 serotonin(5-HT)cell groups are well-recognized players in the descending antinociceptive system,while other NA/5-HT cell groups are not well characterized.A5/A7 NA and B25-HT cells project to the spinal horn and form descending pathways.We recorded G-Ca MP6 green fluorescence signal intensities in the A5/A7 NA and the B25-HT cell groups of awake mice in response to acute tail pinch stimuli,acute heat stimuli,and in the context of a non-noxious control test,using fiber photometry with a calcium imaging system.We first introduced G-Ca MP6 in the A5/A7 NA or B25-HT neuronal soma,using transgenic mice carrying the tetracycline-controlled transactivator transgene under the control of either a dopamineβ-hydroxylase or a tryptophan hydroxylase-2 promoters and by the site-specific injection of adeno-associated virus(AAV-Tet O(3 G)-G-Ca MP6).After confirming the specific expression patterns of G-Ca MP6,we recorded G-Ca MP6 green fluorescence signals in these sites in awake mice in response to acute nociceptive stimuli.G-Ca MP6 fluorescence intensity in the A5,A7,and B2 cell groups was rapidly increased in response to acute nociceptive stimuli and soon after,it returned to baseline fluorescence intensity.This was not observed in the non-noxious control test.The results indicate that acute nociceptive stimuli rapidly increase the activities of A5/A7 NA or B25-HT neurons but the non-noxious stimuli do not.The present study suggests that A5/A7 NA or B25-HT neurons play important roles in nociceptive processing in the central nervous system.We suggest that A5/A7/B2 neurons may be new therapeutic targets.All performed procedures were approved by the Institutional Animal Use Committee of Kagoshima University(MD17105)on February 22,2018.

Artemisinin protected human SY5Y and hippocampal neurons from H2O2-induced oxidative damage through activation of AMPK pathway

Oxidative stress is one of the main causes of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer disease(AD).Our previous studies have shown that artemisinin,a anti-malaria Chinese medicine,with neuroprotective effect,however,the antioxidative effect of artemisinin and its potential mechanism remain to be elucidated.In the present study,the protective effect and the underlying mechanism of artemisinin against injury of hydrogen peroxide(H_2O_2) in SH-SY5Y and hippocampal neurons were studied.Our results show that artemisinin protected SH-SY5Y and hippocampal neuronal cells from H_2O_2-induced cell death at clinically relevant concentrations in a concentration-dependent manner.Further studies showed that artemisinin significantly reduced cell death caused by H_2O_2 by restoring nuclear morphology,abnormal changes in intracellular ROS,activation of caspase 3,lactate dehydrogenase release and mitochondrial membrane potential.Hoechst staining and flow cytometry showed that artemisinin significantly reduced the apoptosis of SH-SY5Y cells exposed to H_2O_2.Western blotting analysis showed that artemisinin stimulated the phosphorylation and activation of AMP-activated protein kinase(AMPK) in SH-SY5Y cells in a time and concentration-dependent manner,whereas the application of AMPK inhibitor Compound C or decrease in expression of AMPKα with shRNA specific for AMPKα blocked the protective effect of artemisinin.Similar results were obtained in primary cultured hippocampal neurons.Taken together,these results indicate that artemisinin can protect neuronal cells from oxidative damage,at least in part through the activation of AMPK.Because artemisinin is relatively inexpensive and has few side effects,our findings support the role of artemisinin as a potential therapeutic agent for neurodegenerative diseases.

彩色多普勒超声联合血清NSE及5 min Apgar评分对新生儿颅内出血的诊断价值及危险因素分析

目的探讨彩色多普勒超声联合血清神经元特异性烯醇化酶(neuron-specific enolase,NSE)及5 min Apgar评分对新生儿颅内出血(intracranial hemorrhage,ICH)的诊断价值及影响ICH发生的危险因素。方法选取2019年2月至2021年3月承德市中心医院新生儿科收治的存在颅脑损伤危险因素的253例新生儿为研究对象,均接受彩色多普勒超声检查,根据是否存在ICH分为ICH组(n=99)和无ICH组(n=154)。观察并比较两组彩色多普勒超声参数[收缩期峰值流速(peak systolicvelocity,PSV)、阻力指数(resistance index,RI)、舒张末期流速(end diastolic velocity,EDV)]、血清NSE水平、5 min Apgar评分情况,分析血清NSE水平、Apgar评分与彩色多普勒超声参数的相关性及三者联合检测对新生儿ICH的诊断价值,并分析ICH发生的主要影响因素。统计学方法采用独立样本t检验、χ^(2)检验、Pearson相关性分析、Logistic回归分析及受试者操作特征(receiver operating characteristic,ROC)曲线分析。结果ICH组与无ICH组PSV[(6.4±1.2)cm/s与(10.1±1.4)cm/s,t=21.628]、RI(0.6±0.1与0.7±0.1,t=8.144)、EDV[(2.5±0.4)cm/s与(3.1±0.4)cm/s,t=13.216]以及5 min Apgar评分[(6.5±1.7)分与(8.8±1.0)分,t=13.308]比较,ICH组均显著低于无ICH组(P值均<0.001);血清NSE水平显著高于无ICH组[(149.1±10.6)μg/L与(95.2±10.4)μg/L,t=40.015,P<0.001]。ICH组血清NSE水平与彩色多普勒超声参数PSV、RI、EDV呈负相关(r值分为-0.573、-0.520、-0.536,P值均<0.05);5 min Apgar评分与彩色多普勒超声参数PSV、RI、EDV呈正相关(r值分别为0.601、0.529、0.505,P值均<0.05)。ROC曲线结果发现,彩色多普勒超声、血清NSE水平、5 min Apgar评分联合诊断新生儿ICH的曲线下面积(area under the curve,AUC)最大,为0.861。单因素分析显示,与无ICH组比较,ICH组患儿的胎龄更小,出生体质量、5 min Apgar评分更低,出生窒息、应用多巴胺、应用机械通气比例及血清NSE水平更高,差异有统计学意义(P值均<0.05)。多因素Logistic回归分析结果显示,胎龄<32周、出生体质量<1500 g、血清NSE水平>117.95μg/L、5 min Apgar评分<7分是诱发ICH的独立危险因素。结论彩色多普勒超声联合血清NSE及5 min Apgar评分可提高ICH的诊断价值;胎龄<32周、出生体质量<1500 g、血清NSE水平>117.95μg/L、5 min Apgar评分<7分是诱发ICH的独立危险因素。

Long non-coding RNA GAS5 promotes PC12 cells differentiation into Tuj1-positive neuron-like cells and induces cell cycle arrest

Growth arrest-specific 5 (GAS5) is an anti-oncogene that has been extensively studied in tumors. However, research on GAS5 in the context of nervous system disease is rare at present. This study aimed to investigate the role of the long non-coding RNA GAS5 in rat pheochromocytoma cells (PC12 cells). GAS5-overexpressing lentivirus was transfected into PC12 cells, and expression levels of GAS5 and C-myc were detected by real-time PCR. Ratios of cells in S phase were detected by 5-ethynyl-2′-deoxyuridine. Immunohistochemical staining was used to detect the immunoreactivity of neuron microtubule markers Tuj1, doublecortin, and microtubule-associated protein 2. Apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry, while expression of acetylcholine in cells was detected by western blot assay. We found that GAS5 can promote PC12 cells to differentiate into Tuj1-positive neuron-like cells with longer processes. In addition, cell proliferation and cell cycle were significantly suppressed by GAS5, whereas it had no effect on apoptosis of PC12 cells. Our results indicate that GAS5 could increase the expression of choline acetyltransferase and acetylcholine release. Thus, we speculate that GAS5 is beneficial to the recovery of neurons and the cholinergic nervous system.

5-Hydroxymethylfurfural from wine-processed Fructus corni inhibits hippocampal neuron apoptosis

Previous studies have shown that 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, a compound extracted from wine- processed Fructus corni, has a protective effect on hippocampal neurons. The present study was designed to explore the related mechanisms. Our study revealed that high and medium doses （10, 1 μmol/L） of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural could improve the morphology of H2O2-treated rat hippocampal neurons as revealed by inverted phase-contrast microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. MTT results showed that incubation with high and medium doses of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural caused a significant increase in the viability of neuronal cells injured by H2O2. Flow cytometry assays con- firmed that H2O2 could induce cell apoptosis, while high and medium doses of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural had a visible protective effect on apoptotic rat hippocampal neurons. Real-time PCR and western blot analysis showed that high and medium doses of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural prevented H2O2-induced up-regulation of p53, Bax and caspase-3 and an- tagonized the down-regulation of Bcl-2 induced by H2O2 treatment. These results suggested that 5-hydroxymethylfurfural could inhibit apoptosis of cultured rat hippocampal neurons injured by H2O2 via increase in Bcl-2 levels and decrease in p53, Bax and caspase-3 protein expression levels.

Neurotoxicity of prenatal alcohol exposure on medullary pre-B?tzinger complex neurons in neonatal rats

Prenatal alcohol exposure disrupts the development of normal fetal respiratory function, but whether it perturbs respiratory rhythmical discharge activity is unclear. Furthermore, it is unknown whether the 5-hydroxytryptamine 2A receptor（5-HT2AR） is involved in the effects of prenatal alcohol exposure. In the present study, pregnant female rats received drinking water containing alcohol at concentrations of 0%, 1%, 2%, 4%, 8% or 10%（v/v） throughout the gestation period. Slices of the medulla from 2-day-old neonatal rats were obtained to record respiratory rhythmical discharge activity. 5-HT2 AR protein and m RNA levels in the pre-B？tzinger complex of the respiratory center were measured by western blot analysis and quantitative RT-PCR, respectively. Compared with the 0% alcohol group, respiratory rhythmical discharge activity in medullary slices in the 4%, 8% and 10% alcohol groups was decreased, and the reduction was greatest in the 8% alcohol group. Respiratory rhythmical discharge activity in the 10% alcohol group was irregular. Thus, 8% was the most effective alcohol concentration at attenuating respiratory rhythmical discharge activity. These findings suggest that prenatal alcohol exposure attenuates respiratory rhythmical discharge activity in neonatal rats by downregulating 5-HT2 AR protein and m RNA levels.

5-Lipoxygenase and cysteinyl leukotriene receptors in neuroinflammation and neuronal injury

Brian ischemic injury and central neurodegenerative diseases as leading contributors to disability and death have become a majorclinical and public health concern worldwide.Neuroinflammation plays a pivotal role in the pathological progression of cerebral ischemia and neurodegenerative diseases including Parkinson disease(PD).Therefore,it is important to find effective therapeutic targets to attenuate inflammation and delay the progression of brain injury.Cysteinyl leukotrienes(CysLTs) are potent inflammatory mediators synthesized from arachidonic acid by 5-lipoxygenase(5-LOX) in the central nervous system.Two distinct G-protein-coupled receptors,CysLT1 R and CysLT2 R,mediate most of the known CysLTs biological responses.Accumulating evidence has demonstrated that postischemic inflammation and neuronal loss are mediated by 5-LOX and CysLTRs fol owing focal cerebral ischemia.We recently reported that the expression of 5-LOX,CysLT1R and inflammatory vascular cell adhesion molecule-1(VCAM-1) was upregulated in the hippocampus of rats with transient global cerebral ischemia,which was closely associated with delayed neuronal death in the hippocampal CA1 area.5-LOX inhibitor zileuton,CysLT1R antagonist ONO-1078 and montelukast dose-dependently reduced hippocampal CA1 neuronal death and inhibited the increased expression of 5-LOX and VCAM-1.In vitro ischemia-like injury in 5-LOXtransfected PC12 cells,oxygen-glucose deprivation(OGD) induced cell death mediated by5-LOX via ROS/P38 MAPK pathway.The nonselective 5-LOX inhibitor caffeic acid inhibited OGDstimulated activation of 5-LOX and ROS/P38 MAPK signaling and improved neuronal survival.In PD model,high concentrations of rotenone caused directly PC12 neurotoxicity,which was modulated by 5-LOX and abolished by suppression of 5-LOX.It is well known that microglia is major modulators of inflammatory response after brain injury.Overactivated microglia and production of proinflammatory cytokine IL-1β,IL-6 and TNF-α contribute to the neuroinflammation and brain injury.5-LOX,CysLT1R and CysLT2R are involved in microglial activation and resultant neurotoxic responses.It has been found that low concentrations of rotenone can activate 5-LOX and CysLT1R on microglial cells to enhance microglial inflammation and microglia-dependent neuronal death in vitro.5-LOX inhibitor zileuton and CysLT1R antagonist montelukast protected neurons from microglia-dependent rotenone neurotoxicity.Furthermore,lipopolysaccharide(LPS)induced microglial activation and microglial neurotoxicity mediated by CysLT2R in vitro.Both pharmacological blockade(CysLT2R antagonist HAMI3379) and RNA interference(specific short hairpin RNA) of CysLT2 R significantly attenuated LPS-triggered microglial inflammation and subsequent neuronal death.Collectively,the present results indicate the role of 5-LOX and CysLTRs in neuroinflammation and brain injury.Modulation of 5-LOX and CysLTRs may be potential therapeutic approaches for inflammation-related brain disorders such as cerebral ischemia and PD.However,further research is needed to clarify the mechanisms underlying the regulation of neuinflammatory processes by 5-LOX and CysLTRs.

5-HTr Expression in Primary Trigeminal Neuron Following Injury

Trigeminal ganglia neurons significantly affect the amplitude and type of 5-HT receptor gene expression following activation of their axon terminals and sensitisation by painful stimuli. Moreover, these neurons significantly alter gene expression in cytoskeletal proteins following injury. The aim of the present study was to determine whether peripheral and/or central deafferenting lesions affect gene expression in serotonergic receptors that are involved in pain transmission. Adult rats were subjected to unilateral ablation of the facial sensory and motor cortices. Fifteen days after the surgery, degeneration of the cortico-trigeminal pathway was observed. Presynaptic deafferentation of the primary trigeminal neurons and central afferents of the contralateral ganglia was conducted. As a consequence of the excision of the meninges covering the ablated cortices, the peripheral axotomy of the trigeminal-vascular primary neurons of the ipsi-lateral side was induced. Serotonergic receptor (5-HT5A/5B/1B/1D/1F) gene expression was analysed in both sides of the trigeminal ganglia neurons. The results of the present study showed a significant increase in 5-HT5A/5B/1B/1D receptor gene expression in the primary sensory neurons of both ganglia, with the highest levels of expression noted in the ganglia contralateral to the lesion. 5-HT1F receptor expression, however, was more strongly expressed in the ganglia ipsilateral to the lesion. Our results also confirm that the adaptive response of primary trigeminal neurons to injury involves anatomical remodelling, as well as changes in receptor gene expression involved in sensory transmission. This may explain the distortion of sensory signals observed in trigeminal neuropathic states, and may lead to the development of novel pharmacological interventions.

Cdk5 and aberrant cell cycle activation at the core of neurodegeneration

Neurodegenerative diseases are caused by the progressive loss of specific neurons.The exact mechanisms of action of these diseases are unknown,and many studies have focused on pathways related to abnormal accumulation and processing of proteins,mitochondrial dysfunction,and oxidative stress leading to apoptotic death.However,a growing body of evidence indicates that aberrant cell cycle re-entry plays a major role in the pathogenesis of neurodegeneration.The activation of the cell cycle in mature neurons could be promoted by several signaling mechanisms,including c-Jun N-terminal kinases,p38 mitogen-activated protein kinases,and mitogen-activated protein kinase/extracellular signal-regulated kinase cascades;post-translational modifications such as Tau-phosphorylation;and DNA damage response.In all these events,implicated Cdk5,a proline-directed serine/threonine protein kinase,seems to be responsible for several cellular processes in neurons including axon growth,neurotransmission,synaptic plasticity,neuronal migration,and maintenance of neuronal survival.However,under pathological conditions,Cdk5 dysregulation may lead to cell cycle re-entry in post-mitotic neurons.Thus,Cdk5 hyperactivation,by its physiologic activator p25,hyper-phosphorylates downstream substrates related to neurodegenerative diseases.This review summarizes factors such as oxidative stress,DNA damage response,signaling pathway disturbance,and Ubiquitin proteasome malfunction contributing to cell cycle re-entry in post-mitotic neurons.It also describes how all these factors are linked to a greater or lesser extent with Cdk5.Thus,it offers a global vision of the function of cell cycle-related proteins in mature neurons with a focus on Cdk5 and how this protein contributes to the development of Alzheimer’s disease,Parkinson’s disease,amyotrophic lateral sclerosis,and Huntington’s disease by cell cycle activation.