5-Hydroxytryptamine:a potential therapeutic target in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Previous studies have indicated that the pathogenesis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis(ALS) is closely linked to 5-hydroxytryptamine(5-HT).To investigate this further,we administered 5-HT receptor antagonists to SOD1*G93A transgenic(ALS mouse model) and wide-type mice.This involved intraperitoneal injections of either granisetron,piboserod,or ritanserin,which inhibit the 5-HT3,5-HT4,and 5-HT2 receptors,respectively.The transgenic mice were found to have fewer5-HT-positive cells in the spinal cord compared with wide-type mice.We found that the administration of granisetron reduced the body weight of the transgenic mice,while piboserod and ritanserin worsened the motor functioning,as assessed using a hanging wire test.However,none of the 5-HT receptor antagonists affected the disease progression.We analyzed the distribution and/or expression of TAR DNA binding protein 43(TDP-43) and superoxide dismutase 1 G93A(SOD1-G93A),which fo rm abnormal aggregates in ALS.We found that the expression of these proteins increased following the administration of all three 5-HT receptor antagonists.In addition,the disease-related mislocalization of TD P-43 to the cytoplasm increased markedly for all three drugs.In ce rtain anatomical regions,the 5-HT receptor antagonists also led to a marked increase in the number of astrocytes and microglia and a decrease in the number of neurons.These results indicate that 5-HT deficiency may play a role in the pathogenesis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis by inducing the abnormal expression and/or distribution of TDP-43 and SOD1-G93A and by activating glial cells.5-HT co uld therefore be a potential therapeutic target for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Inhibiting 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 3 alleviates pathological changes of a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease

Extracellular amyloid beta(Aβ) plaques are main pathological feature of Alzheimer’s disease.However,the specific type of neuro ns that produce Aβ peptides in the initial stage of Alzheimer’s disease are unknown.In this study,we found that 5-hydroxytryptamin receptor 3A subunit(HTR3A) was highly expressed in the brain tissue of transgenic amyloid precursor protein and presenilin-1 mice(an Alzheimer’s disease model) and patients with Alzheimer’s disease.To investigate whether HTR3A-positive interneurons are associated with the production of Aβ plaques,we performed double immunostaining and found that HTR3A-positive interneurons were clustered around Aβ plaques in the mouse model.Some amyloid precursor protein-positive or β-site amyloid precursor protein cleaving enzyme-1-positive neurites near Aβ plaques were co-localized with HTR3A interneurons.These results suggest that HTR3A-positive interneurons may partially contribute to the generation of Aβ peptides.We treated 5.0-5.5-month-old model mice with tro pisetron,a HTR3 antagonist,for 8 consecutive weeks.We found that the cognitive deficit of mice was partially reversed,Aβ plaques and neuroinflammation we re remarkably reduced,the expression of HTR3 was remarkably decreased and the calcineurin/nuclear factor of activated T-cell 4 signaling pathway was inhibited in treated model mice.These findings suggest that HTR3A interneurons partly contribute to generation of Aβ peptide at the initial stage of Alzheimer’s disease and inhibiting HTR3 partly reve rses the pathological changes of Alzheimer’s disease.

Tong xie yao fang relieves irritable bowel syndrome in rats via mechanisms involving regulation of 5-hydroxytryptamine and substance P

AIM: To investigate whether the Chinese medicine Tong Xie Yao Fang(TXYF) improves dysfunction in an irritable bowel syndrome(IBS) rat model. METHODS: Thirty baby rats for IBS modeling were separated from mother rats(1 h per day) from days 8 to 21, and the rectum was expanded by angioplasty from days 8 to 12. Ten normal rats were used as normal controls. We examined the effects of TXYF on defection frequency, colonic transit function and smooth muscle contraction, and the expression of 5-hydroxytryptamine(5-HT) and substance P(SP) in colonic and hypothalamus tissues by Western blot and RT-PCT techniques in both normal rats and IBS model rats with characterized visceral hypersensitivity.in normal rats and 4.5 ± 1.58 in IBS model rats(P < 0.001). However, the defecation frequency was significantly decreased(3.0 ± 1.25 vs 4.5 ± 1.58, P < 0.05), while the time(in seconds) of colon transit function was significantly increased(256.88 ± 20.32 vs 93.36 ± 17.28, P < 0.001) in IBS + TXYF group rats than in IBS group rats. Increased colonic smooth muscle tension and contract frequency in IBS model rats were significantly decreased by administration of TXYF. Exogenous agonist stimulants increased spontaneous activity and elicited contractions of colon smooth muscle in IBS model rats, and all of these actions were significantly reduced by TXYF involving 5-HT and SP down-regulation. CONCLUSION: TXYF can modulate the activity of the enteric nervous system and alter 5-HT and SP activities, which may contribute to the symptoms of IBS.

Changes of 5-hydroxytryptamine and tryptophan hydroxylase expression in the ventral horn of spinal cord

Objective To investigate changes of 5-hydroxytryptamine （5-HT） and its synthesis rate-limiting enzyme tryp-tophan hydroxylase （TPH） in the ventral horn of spinal cord after exercise-induced fatigue, and to further discuss the mecha- nism of exercise-induced central fatigue at spinal level. Methods Sixteen healthy adult Wistar rats were randomly divided into 2 groups： exercise-induced fatigue group and control group. Immunohistochemical staining for 5-HT and TPH in the ventral horn were performed and analysized quantitatively. The mean optic densities of 5-HT and TPH positive fibers or terminals were measured by computerized image analyzer. Results Both 5-HT and TPH positive fibers/terminals decreased in the exercise-induced fatigue group. The immunohistochemical staining was weaker and the mean optic densities decreased obviously in the fatigue group compared with those in the control group （P 〈 0.05）. Conclusion 5-HT and TPH in the ventral horn of spinal cord might be involved in exercise-induced fatigue.

Effect of the pineal gland on 5-hydroxytryptamine and γ-aminobutyric acid secretion in the hippocampus of male rats during the summer and winter

Objective:The present study aimed to investigate the effect of seasonal variation on neurotransmitter release in the hippocampus of normal rats and rats with pineal excision.Methods:Two time points,the summer and winter solstice,which are the longest and shortest days of the year,respectively,were selected.Male Spraguee Dawley rats that underwent a sham operation without pineal excision were included as a control group.The concentrations of 5-hydroxytryptamine(5-HT)andγ-aminobutyric acid(GABA)were determined by radioimmunoassays and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays,respectively.Results:In the winter,the 5-HT and GABA levels in normal rats exhibited a significant difference compared with those in the operation group(P<.01).A difference was also noted in GABA levels between the normal group and the sham operation group(P<.05).The concentrations of 5-HT and GABA in the hippocampal tissues of the normal group exhibited a seasonal rhythm consisting of elevation during the summer and reduction during the winter(P<.01),while the GABA levels in the sham operation group exhibited a significant difference,with elevation during the summer and reduction during the winter(P<.01).In the operation group,GABA showed the same trend(P<.01).Conclusion:The seasonal rhythm of neurotransmitter secretion by the hippocampus(5-HT and GABA)consisted of elevation during the summer and reduction during the winter.During the winter,the pineal gland exhibited a reverse regulatory effect on the secretion of 5-HT and GABA in the hippocampus,and it exhibited seasonal selectivity with regard to the regulation of 5-HT.

Orbitofrontal cortex action of 5-hydroxytryptamine and its receptor in an acute forced swimming stress-induced depression model

BACKGROUND： The orbitofrontal cortex （OFC） is a brain region closely associated with emotion. 5-hydroxytryptamine （5-HT） has been shown to be involved in human depression. OBJECTIVE： To investigate OFC actions and mechanisms of 5-HT and 5-HT1A receptor （5-HT1AR） in stress-induced depression.DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING： A randomized, controlled, animal experiment was performed at Laboratory of Neurobiology, College of Life Science, Shaanxi Normal University between May 2006 and March 2008. MATERIALS： 5-HT, p-chlorophenylalanine （PCPA, an inhibitor to tryptophan hydroxylase） and spiperone （5-HT1AR antagonist） were provided by Sigma, USA; rabbit anti-rat 5-HT1AR antibody was provided by Tianjin Haoyang Biological Manufacture. METHODS： A total of 40 male Sprague Dawley rats, aged 3 months, were randomly divided into five groups： control, model, 5-HT, spiperone ＋ 5-HT, and PCPA, with 8 rats in each group. Except for control group, rats in the other four groups were used to establish depression models by forced swimming for 15 minutes. At 30 minutes before forced swimming test, 0.5 pL of 5-HT （12.5 pg/pL）, PCPA （20 pg/pL）, spiperone （1.3 pg/pL） ＋ 5-HT （12.5 pg/pL, 10 minutes later）, and saline were respectively injected into the OFC of 5-HT, PCPA, spiperone ＋ 5-HT, and model groups, respectively. The control group received a saline microinjection into the OFC.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES： Forced swimming and open field tests were employed to measure animal behaviors, and immunohistochemistry was used to analyze 5-HT1AR expression in the OFC, cingulate cortex, and piriform cortex. RESULTS： （1） Compared with the model group, 5-HT microinjection into the OFC prominently reduced immobility time in the forced swimming test and rearing in open field test （P 〈 0.05）; locomotion and grooming in open field test were increased, although there was no significance （P 〉 0.05）. Furthermore, following PCPA microinjection into the OFC （PCPA ＋ forced swimming stress）, immobility time in forced swimming test increased dramatically （P〈 0.01）, locomotion and rearing in open field test declined （P〈 0.05 and P 〈 0.01, respectively）. Compared with the 5-HT group, 5-HT1AR antagonist （spiperone ＋ 5-HT ＋ forced swimming stress） increased immobility time in forced swimming test （P 〈 0.01）, but decreased locomotion, rearing, and grooming in open field test. （2） Forced swimming stress markedly elevated 5-HT1AR expression in OFC, cingulate cortex, and piriform cortex （P〈 0.05 or P〈 0.01）. CONCLUSION： 5-HT improved stress-induced depression, and 5-HT anti-depression effects are primarily achieved via 5-HT1AR. Stress-induced up regulation of 5-HT1AR expression might be a compensatory mechanism for decreased 5-HT expression.

Role of 5-hydroxytryptamine expression in cerebellar Purkinje cells in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

In the present study, electrical stimulation to the rat insular cortex induced apnea or respiratory disturbance, reduced amplitude of genioglossal electromyogram, and decreased electromyogram integrals. In addition, arterial blood gas analysis showed arterial blood acidosis, reduced pH values, increased alkali reserve negative values, decreased peripheral blood 5-hydroxytryptamine content, and increased 5-hydroxytryptamine expression in cerebellar Purkinje cells. Following lidocaine injection to block the habenular nucleus, abnormalities in breath, genioglossal electromyogram, and blood gas values disappeared, and peripheral blood 5-hydroxytryptamine content returned to levels prior to electric stimulation. However, 5-hydroxytryptamine expression in cerebellar Purkinje cells remained high. The results suggested that 5-hydroxytryptamine expression in Purkinje cells did not correlate with ventilation function involving insular cortex and habenular nucleus.

5-hydroxytryptamine-mediated apnea caused by the habenular nucleus

5-hydroxytryptamine contributes to the control of activities of the dilator muscle in the upper respiratory tract, and is derived from the raphe nuclei, in which the habenular nucleus exerts a sustaJned inhibitory effect. In the present study, respiratory motion curve of the genJoglossus muscle and peripheral 5-hydroxytryptamine changes were observed following L-glutamate stimulation of the habenular nucleus of adult Wistar rats. Results showed that the rats had apnea and decreased plasma 5-hydroxytryptamine content after the neurons in habenular nucleus were excited. Genioglossus muscle electromyogram amplitude and integral were significantly reduced. The genioglossus myoelectric activity and respiratory motion curve were similar to obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, thus confirming that the habenular nucleus is the key nucleus involved in the pathogenesis of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, and is the primary regulated center in the raphe nuclei. Stimulation of the habenular nucleus may suppress 5-hydroxytryptamine release and result in apnea, which is similar to obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.

Synthesis and Metabolism of 5-hydroxytryptamine in Peripheral Circulatory System of Suckling Piglets

[ Objective] To find the rule of 5-hydroxytryptamine （5-HT） synthesis and metabolism in peripheral blood of suckling piglets with aging. [ Method ] All of 15 British Large White pigs at 0, 5 and 15 d of age were selected as experimental animals, and their serumal concentrations of L- tryptophan （L-Trp）, 5-HT and 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid （5-HIAA） in peripheral circulatory system were determined synchronously by reversed- phase high-performance liquid chromatography method with UV. [ Result] The concentration of L-Trp was （16. 92 ± 1.74） iJmol/L at birth, （59.94 ±10.88） iJmol/L at 5 d of age and （70.42± 6.48） μmol/L at 15 d of age. The concentration of 5-HT was （ 12.85 ± 1.79） iJmol/L at birth, （4.81 ±2.05） ijmol/L at 5 d of age and （5.49±1.09） μmol/L at 15 d of age. While 5-HIAA, the metabolic product of 5-HT, was not detected at all the samples selected. [ Conclusion] The L-Trp concentration of suckling piglets increase significantly with aging （ P 〈0. 05）. While the concentra- tion of 5-HT and the conversion ratio of L-Trp to 5-HT are both highest at birth （P〈0.05） and keep stable at 5 and 15 d of age.

Changes of 5-hydroxytryptamine and dopamine contents in brain microvessels and the influence on cerebral edema at early stage of brain injury

The contents of 5-hydroxytryptamine(5-HT)and dopamine(DA) in the brain microvessels(BMVs) at the early stage of rat brain injury were measured by using high performance liquid chromatography with electrochemical detector(HPLC-ECD) and the influence of the

Effects of 5-hydroxytryptamine Receptor on the Reaction of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter Under the Electrical Field Stimulation

In the first and second parts of this study,5-hydroxytryptamine(5HT)receptors,including 5-HT3 and 5-HT4 with the highest expression level,were found in clasp and sling fibres of the lower esophageal sphincter(LES).Specific 5-HT3 and 5-HT4 receptor agonists can induce the contraction effect of clasp and sling fibres of the LES while specific 5-HT7 receptor agonists showed no effects.In the study of this part,the in-vitro muscle tension measurement technology and EFS methods were used to detect the effect of the selective 5-HT receptor antagonist on the clasp and sling fibres of the in-vitro LES under the electrical field stimulation(EFS),and further to ensure the effect of 5-HT receptor in the LES neuroregulatory pathway,and deeply explore the effect of 5-HT receptor in the systolic and diastolic function regulation of the LES.

Ovarian hormone modulates 5-hydroxytryptamine 3 receptors mRNA expression in rat colon with restraint stress-induced bowel dysfunction

AIM: To examine the effects of ovarian hormone on the expression of 5-hydroxytryptamine 3 receptors (5-HT3R) in rat colon of restraint stress-induced bowel dysfunction.METHODS: Twenty-four female Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into three groups of 8 each: sham operation,ovariectomy (OVX) and ovariectomy with estrogen (E2) and progesterone (P) replacement therapy (OVX+E2+P). The rats were subjected to 1-h restraint stress 4 wk after operation.The changes of defecation were monitored by collection of fecal pellets. The gonadal steroids were measured in duplicate by radioimmunoassay (RIA). The expression of 5-HT3R mRNA in the colon was studied by RT-PCR.RESULTS: Compared with sham group and OVX+E2+P group, OVX group showed increase in fecal pellets and decrease in the time of vitreous pellets excretion (P<0.01).Serum levels of E2 and P were suppressed in OVX group and restored following treatment with ovarian steroids (P<0.01),and the levels of 5-HT3R mRNA in the colon of ovariectomized rats were significantly increased, the expression of 5-HT3R mRNA was significantly decreased in hormone replacement therapy group (P<0.01).CONCLUSION: Ovarian hormone plays a role in the regulation of 5-HT3R expressions in restraint stress-induced bowel dysfunction of rats. The interactions between ovarian steroids and gastrointestinal tract may have major pathophysiological implications in 5-HT-related disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Role of 5-hydroxytryptamine type 3 receptors in the regulation of anxiety reactions

5-Hydroxytryptamine(5-HT)type 3 receptor(5-HT_(3)R)is the only type of ligand-gated ion channel in the 5-HT receptor family.Through the high permeability of Na+,K+,and Ca2+and activation of subsequent voltage-gated calcium channels(VGCCs),5-HT_(3)R induces a rapid increase of neuronal excitability or the release of neurotransmitters from axon terminals in the central nervous system(CNS).5-HT_(3)Rs are widely expressed in the medial prefrontal cortex(mPFC),amygdala(AMYG),hippocampus(HIP),periaqueductal gray(PAG),and other brain regions closely associated with anxiety reactions.They have a bidirectional regulatory effect on anxiety reactions by acting on different types of cells in different brain regions.5-HT_(3)Rs mediate the activation of the cholecystokinin(CCK)system in the AMYG,and theγ-aminobutyric acid(GABA)“disinhibition”mechanism in the prelimbic area of the mPFC promotes anxiety by the activation of GABAergic intermediate inhibitory neurons(IINs).In contrast,a 5-HT_(3)R-induced GABA“disinhibition”mechanism in the infralimbic area of the mPFC and the ventral HIP produces anxiolytic effects.5-HT_(2)R-mediated regulation of anxiety reactions are also activated by 5-HT_(3)R-activated 5-HT release in the HIP and PAG.This provides a theoretical basis for the treatment of anxiety disorders or the production of anxiolytic drugs by targeting 5-HT_(3)Rs.However,given the circuit specific modulation of 5-HT_(3)Rs on emotion,systemic use of 5-HT_(3)R agonism or antagonism alone seems unlikely to remedy anxiety,which deeply hinders the current clinical application of 5-HT_(3)R drugs.Therefore,the exploitation of circuit targeting methods or a combined drug strategy might be a useful developmental approach in the future.

Effect of 5-hydroxytryptamine Receptor in the Lower Esophageal Sphincter Regulation Mechanism

As a neurotransmitter and avascular active substance,the 5-hydroxytryptamine(5-HT,serotonin)is widely distributed in the central nervous system and surrounding tissues.The 5-HT can play its role by acting on its corresponding 5-HT receptor.Nowadays,the 5-HT receptor can be classified into seven,according to different signal transduction method of receptors,the 5-HT3 receptor belongs to the ligandgated ion channels,while other six 5-HT receptors are involved into the G protein-coupled receptors and play the biological role by binding to specific G protein-coupled receptors(GPCRs)on the surface of the cell membrane.The 5-HT plays an important role in the brain-gut information transmission and studies showed that the physiological stimulations like having meals,and pathological stimulations like ischemia and stress could promote the release of the 5-HT.In the gastrointestinal tract,the 5-HT is closely related to gastrointestinal sensitivity,gastrointestinal movement and secretion regulation,as well as many gastrointestinal dysfunction disorders,such as gastrointestinal power and visceral sensitivity abnormality and abnormalities of brain-gut axis.

Herbal medicines for insomnia through regulating 5-hydroxytryptamine receptors:a systematic review

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder without effective therapy and can affect a person's life.The mechanism of the disease is not completely understood.Hence,there is a need to understand the targets related to insomnia,in order to develop innovative therapies and new compounds.Recently,increasing interest has been focused on complementary and alternative medicines for treating or preventing insomnia.Research into their molecular components has revealed that their sedative and sleep-promoting properties rely on the interactions with various neurotransmitter systems in the brain.In this review,the role of 5-hydroxytryptamine(5-HT)in insomnia development is summarized,while a systematic analysis of studies is conducted to assess the mechanisms of herbal medicines on different 5-HT receptors subtypes,in order to provide reference for subsequent research.

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。

血清多巴胺、5-羟色胺、高香草酸水平与帕金森病患者认知功能障碍的相关性分析

目的探讨血清多巴胺、5-羟色胺、高香草酸水平与帕金森病患者认知功能障碍的关系。方法选取2020年2月至2022年2月巴中市中心医院收治的118例帕金森病患者作为疾病组,另选取同期在该院体检的健康者106例作为对照组,所有研究对象均检测血清多巴胺、5-羟色胺、高香草酸水平,并采用蒙特利尔认知评估量表(MoCA)评估认知功能。根据MoCA评分将帕金森病患者分为认知功能障碍组和无认知功能障碍组,对比认知功能障碍组、无认知功能障碍组血清多巴胺、5-羟色胺、高香草酸水平,采用Pearson法分析血清多巴胺、5-羟色胺、高香草酸水平与帕金森病患者认知功能的相关性,并绘制受试者工作特征曲线分析血清多巴胺、5-羟色胺、高香草酸水平对帕金森病患者认知功能障碍的评估价值。结果疾病组血清多巴胺、5-羟色胺、高香草酸水平及MoCA评分均低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。疾病组中晚期患者血清多巴胺、5-羟色胺、高香草酸水平及MoCA评分均低于早期患者,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。认知功能障碍组血清多巴胺、5-羟色胺、高香草酸水平均低于无认知功能障碍组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。经Pearson分析结果显示,帕金森病患者血清多巴胺、5-羟色胺、高香草酸水平均与MoCA评分呈正相关(P<0.05)。血清多巴胺、5-羟色胺、高香草酸水平联合评估帕金森病患者认知功能障碍的灵敏度高于单独评估帕金森病患者认知功能障碍的灵敏度(χ^(2)=7.413,P=0.006;χ^(2)=9.714,P=0.002;χ^(2)=8.541,P=0.003),其曲线下面积(AUC)高于单独评估帕金森病患者认知功能障碍的AUC(Z=2.479,P=0.013;Z=2.271,P=0.023;Z=2.451,P=0.014)。结论不同分期帕金森病患者血清多巴胺、5-羟色胺、高香草酸水平和认知功能存在差异,血清多巴胺、5-羟色胺、高香草酸水平均与帕金森病患者认知功能关系密切,均对帕金森病患者发生认知功能障碍具有评估价值,但三者血清指标联合更有助于临床评估诊断。

无有机模板法制备Cu-ZSM-5催化剂及其选择性催化氧化苯乙烯

不使用任何有机模板剂,硝酸铜和正硅酸四乙酯(TEOS)经过酸性水解、碱性陈化和水热晶化,制备得到四配位铜修饰ZSM-5沸石(Cu-ZSM-5)。考察凝胶的Si/Al摩尔比、pH值、晶化温度和晶化时间对Cu-ZSM-5的晶型和相对结晶度的影响。采用X射线衍射(XRD)、红外光谱(FT-IR)、紫外漫反射谱和X-射线光电子能谱等手段对Cu-ZSM-5进行分析表征。结果表明:Cu-ZSM-5沸石具有MFI结构,结晶度高,无其他杂晶;铜原子以四配位为主。四配位铜是催化氧化苯乙烯的活性位点;在m(Cu-ZSM-5-50)=0.1 g、n(TBHP)/n(Styrene)=1.5、T=60℃、t=5 h条件下,苯乙烯转化率和苯甲醛选择性分别为76.5%和69.4%,表明Cu-ZSM-5-50具有较高的催化活性和较好的重复利用性。该制备方法不使用有机模板剂,无需高温焙烧,Cu-ZSM-5催化剂的制备成本大大降低。

柴贝止痫汤对癫痫—抑郁共病模型大鼠大脑皮层及海马中5-HTT、5-HT_(1A)R、5-HT_(2A)R和DA_(2)R表达的影响

目的 观察柴贝止痫汤对氯化锂—匹罗卡品慢性颞叶癫痫—抑郁共病模型大鼠大脑皮层及海马中5-羟色胺转运体(5-hydroxytryptamine transporter, 5-HTT)、5-羟色胺受体(5-hydroxytryptamine repreceptor, 5-HTR)(5-HT_(1A)R、5-HT_(2A)R)和多巴胺(dopamine, DA)受体(DA_(2)R)表达的影响,探讨柴贝止痫汤对癫痫—抑郁共病的干预机制。方法 建立氯化锂—匹罗卡品慢性颞叶癫痫—抑郁共病大鼠模型。造模成功后,将大鼠随机分为6组:正常组、模型组、西药组(西酞普兰给药)和柴贝止痫汤低、中、高剂量组,连续灌胃给药14天,每天2次。干预后,通过糖水偏好及强迫游泳实验进行抑郁行为学监测;酶联免疫吸附法检测大鼠大脑皮层及海马中5-HT、DA含量;实时定量PCR法检测大鼠大脑皮层及海马中5-HTT、5-HT_(1A)R、5-HT_(2A)R和DA_(2)R基因的mRNA表达水平;蛋白免疫印迹法检测大鼠大脑皮层及海马中5-HTT、5-HT_(1A)R、5-HT_(2A)R和DA_(2)R的蛋白表达水平。结果 药物干预后,与模型组相比,柴贝止痫汤中、高剂量组大鼠糖水消耗量显著增加(P<0.01),不动时间显著减少(P<0.01);与模型组比较,柴贝止痫汤中(P<0.05)、高剂量组(P<0.01)大鼠大脑皮层及海马中5-HT含量、皮层中DA含量升高,高剂量组(P<0.05)大鼠大脑海马中DA含量升高;与模型组相比,柴贝止痫汤高剂量组大鼠大脑皮层5-HTT mRNA表达降低(P<0.01),而海马中5-HTT mRNA表达升高(P<0.05);同时,柴贝止痫汤高剂量组大鼠大脑皮层和海马中5-HT_(1A)R mRNA表达明显升高(P<0.05),蛋白表达水平与mRNA水平表达一致。5-HT_(2A)R和DA_(2)R的mRNA和蛋白表达水平在处理前后均无变化。结论 柴贝止痫汤能够通过下调慢性颞叶癫痫—抑郁共病模型大鼠大脑皮层5-HTT,上调海马5-HTT,以及上调大脑皮层和海马中5-HT_(1A)R的表达水平,改善抑郁行为。

大荚大粒鲜食大豆新品种‘兴化豆5号’的选育及特征特性

本研究旨在开发适合福建省及其相似生态区种植条件的高产优质鲜食大豆新品种,以促进地区内品种更新、提高产业效率,并支持乡村振兴计划。通过使用‘浙98002’作为母本和‘毛豆389’作为父本进行杂交,采用系谱选择法成功培育出优良品种‘兴化豆5号’。该品种于2020年入选参加福建省鲜食大豆区域试验。在2020—2021年的两年区域试验中,‘兴化豆5号’表现出色,平均鲜荚产量达到11522.7 kg/hm^(2),比对照品种‘毛豆3号’(CK)增产5.67%。其标准荚产量为8261.7 kg/hm^(2),较‘毛豆3号’(CK)增产5.11%,且标准荚率为71.70%。‘兴化豆5号’以其大荚大粒特性及清煮后香甜柔糯的口感而受到好评,属于中晚熟型鲜食大豆品种,适宜于福建省春季播种。2022年7月,‘兴化豆5号’经过福建省农作物品种审定委员会的审定。这一研究成果预示着福建省及类似生态区鲜食大豆种植业的一大步前进,有望为当地农业发展带来积极影响。