旨在考察染料木素(genistein,GEN)、川芎嗪(tetramethylpyrazine,TMP)、染料木素-川芎嗪共晶(GEN-TMP)及染料木素与川芎嗪的物理混合物(GEN+TMP)在Caco-2细胞模型中的转运特征;建立Caco-2细胞模型,并以细胞跨膜电阻和标志物渗漏检查等...旨在考察染料木素(genistein,GEN)、川芎嗪(tetramethylpyrazine,TMP)、染料木素-川芎嗪共晶(GEN-TMP)及染料木素与川芎嗪的物理混合物(GEN+TMP)在Caco-2细胞模型中的转运特征;建立Caco-2细胞模型,并以细胞跨膜电阻和标志物渗漏检查等指标进行验证,采用高效液相色谱法,考察并计算安全浓度下药物的累积转运量、表观渗透系数和外排率,并探讨P糖蛋白(P-gp)抑制剂维拉帕米、乳腺癌耐药蛋白(breast cancer resistant protein,BCRP)抑制剂KO143和多药耐药相关蛋白2(multidrug resistance-associated protein 2,MRP2)抑制剂MK571对转运的影响。结果显示,Caco-2细胞模型完整性与功能性良好,GEN浓度为40μg/mL时,GEN、TMP、GEN-TMP以及GEN+TMP的细胞存活率分别为90.06%、84.21%、97.60%和89.37%;GEN、TMP、GEN-TMP和GEN+TMP的表观渗透系数(P_(app))大于1.0×10^(-6)cm/s,属于吸收良好药物;GEN-TMP中GEN的累积转运量和P_(app)值分别为(2.78±0.11)μg和(8.61±0.33)×10^(-6)cm/s,比GEN的(1.92±0.15)μg和(5.96±0.47)×10^(-6)cm/s提高了44.79%和44.46%;GEN+TMP中GEN的累积转运量和P_(app)值与GEN无显著性差异。GEN只受BCRP的外排作用,GEN-TMP中的GEN同时受到P-gp和BCRP的外排作用,TMP、GEN-TMP和GEN+TMP中的TMP均受到MRP2的外排作用。结果表明,相同浓度下,GEN-TMP的细胞存活率高于GEN+TMP。GEN-TMP的吸收强于GEN和GEN+TMP中的GEN,共晶受外排蛋白的作用区别于GEN和GEN+TMP中的GEN,研究工作为共晶的转运研究提供了借鉴和参考。展开更多
Stem cell-based therapies have been proposed as a potential treatment for neural regeneration following closed head injury.We previously reported that induced neural stem cells exert beneficial effects on neural regen...Stem cell-based therapies have been proposed as a potential treatment for neural regeneration following closed head injury.We previously reported that induced neural stem cells exert beneficial effects on neural regeneration via cell replacement.However,the neural regeneration efficiency of induced neural stem cells remains limited.In this study,we explored differentially expressed genes and long non-coding RNAs to clarify the mechanism underlying the neurogenesis of induced neural stem cells.We found that H19 was the most downregulated neurogenesis-associated lnc RNA in induced neural stem cells compared with induced pluripotent stem cells.Additionally,we demonstrated that H19 levels in induced neural stem cells were markedly lower than those in induced pluripotent stem cells and were substantially higher than those in induced neural stem cell-derived neurons.We predicted the target genes of H19 and discovered that H19 directly interacts with mi R-325-3p,which directly interacts with Ctbp2 in induced pluripotent stem cells and induced neural stem cells.Silencing H19 or Ctbp2 impaired induced neural stem cell proliferation,and mi R-325-3p suppression restored the effect of H19 inhibition but not the effect of Ctbp2 inhibition.Furthermore,H19 silencing substantially promoted the neural differentiation of induced neural stem cells and did not induce apoptosis of induced neural stem cells.Notably,silencing H19 in induced neural stem cell grafts markedly accelerated the neurological recovery of closed head injury mice.Our results reveal that H19 regulates the neurogenesis of induced neural stem cells.H19 inhibition may promote the neural differentiation of induced neural stem cells,which is closely associated with neurological recovery following closed head injury.展开更多
目的:探讨猕猴桃皮多酚(kiwifruit peel polyphenols,KPP)对脂多糖(lipopolysaccharide,LPS)应激Caco-2细胞抗氧化能力的影响。方法:采用CCK-8法测定不同处理组Caco-2的细胞活力,荧光分光光度计测定活性氧和线粒体膜电位,分光光度计测...目的:探讨猕猴桃皮多酚(kiwifruit peel polyphenols,KPP)对脂多糖(lipopolysaccharide,LPS)应激Caco-2细胞抗氧化能力的影响。方法:采用CCK-8法测定不同处理组Caco-2的细胞活力,荧光分光光度计测定活性氧和线粒体膜电位,分光光度计测定超氧化物歧化酶(superoxide dismutase,SOD)活力和谷胱甘肽(glutathione,GSH)、丙二醛(malonaldehyde,MDA)含量,实时荧光定量聚合酶链式反应测定核红细胞2相关因子2(nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2,Nrf2)、Kelch样ECH相关蛋白1(Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1,Keap1)、NAD(P)H:醌氧化还原酶1(NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductase 1,NQO1)、超氧化物歧化酶1(superoxide dismutase 1,S O D 1)、S O D 2基因的表达;蛋白印迹测定N r f 2、Ke a p 1及N Q O 1蛋白表达水平。结果:与L P S组相比,经50μg/mL KPP干预后细胞活力显著升高(P<0.05);活性氧水平和MDA含量分别显著下降至1.82±0.28、5.08 nmol/mg(P<0.05),线粒体膜电位显著升高至1.84±0.10(P<0.05),SOD活力和GSH含量分别显著升高至52.57 U/mg和69.46μmol/g(P<0.05);同时KPP干预能显著提高Nrf2、NQO1基因和蛋白表达(P<0.05),显著降低Keap1基因和蛋白表达(P<0.05)。结论:KPP能够通过Keap1/Nrf2/NQO1信号通路提高Caco-2的抗氧化水平,缓解LPS应激造成的细胞损伤。展开更多
采用慢病毒载体系统构建辣椒素受体基因TRPV1过表达的人结直肠腺癌细胞Caco-2稳定重组株.将双酶切后的慢病毒空载体pCDH和TRPV1全基因PCR产物通过T4 DNA Ligase连接,构建包含TRPV1基因的过表达载体pCDH-TRPV1.将过表达载体pCDH-TRPV1转...采用慢病毒载体系统构建辣椒素受体基因TRPV1过表达的人结直肠腺癌细胞Caco-2稳定重组株.将双酶切后的慢病毒空载体pCDH和TRPV1全基因PCR产物通过T4 DNA Ligase连接,构建包含TRPV1基因的过表达载体pCDH-TRPV1.将过表达载体pCDH-TRPV1转化DH 5α感受态细菌,大量扩繁后提取过表达载体pCDH-TRPV1的质粒,与psPAX2和pMD两种含有慢病毒包装所必需元件的质粒混合,再与脂质体混合制备脂质体-载体混合液.将脂质体-载体混合液转染至单层的293T细胞中,培养48h进行病毒包装.收集富含慢病毒颗粒的293T细胞上清液,超离心纯化成浓缩病毒,然后再与polybrene一起感染单层Caco-2细胞,通过GFP绿荧光信号来筛选获得TRPV1基因过表达的稳定细胞株.通过Realtime PCR方法和Western-blot检测TRPV1的mRNA表达量及蛋白表达量,结果表明,Caco-2-TRPV1重组细胞株的TRPV1的mRNA表达量及蛋白表达量均显著高于Caco-2-GFP对照细胞(P<0.05).成功构建了TRPV1基因过表达的稳定细胞株,为后续辣椒素降脂机理的研究提供了正向调控细胞模型.展开更多
Objective To investigate the role and molecular mechanism of exosomal miR-224-5p in colorectal cancer(CRC).Methods The miR-224-5p expression in CRC patient tissues and cell-derived exosomes was measured by laser captu...Objective To investigate the role and molecular mechanism of exosomal miR-224-5p in colorectal cancer(CRC).Methods The miR-224-5p expression in CRC patient tissues and cell-derived exosomes was measured by laser capture microdissection and qRT-PCR,respectively.Dual-luciferase reporter gene assay was used to determine the target gene of miR-224-5p.The protein expressions of p53 and unc-51 like kinase 2(ULK2)in CRC cells were detected by western blot.Flow cytometry was used to detect cell cycle and apoptosis.Cell proliferation was measured by CCK8 and EdU assay.Results The miR-224-5p expression was upregulated in CRC tissues and increased progressively with the rise of CRC stage.CRC cells secreted extracellular miR-224-5p mainly in an exosome-dependent manner,and then miR-224-5p could be transferred to surrounding tumor cells to regulate cell proliferation in the form of autocrine or paracrine.Moreover,ULK2 was characterized as a direct target of miR-224-5p and was downregulated in CRC tissues.Interestingly,ULK2 inhibited CRC cell proliferation in a p53-dependent manner.Furthermore,exosome-derived miR-224-5p partially reversed the proliferation regulation of ULK2 on CRC cells.Conclusion Our findings demonstrate that exosome-transmitted miR-224-5p promotes p53-dependent cell proliferation by targeting ULK2 in CRC,which may offer promising targets for CRC prevention and therapy.展开更多
Objective: To explore the mechanism by which ghrelin regulates insulin sensitivity through modulation of miR-455-5p in hepatic cells. Methods: HepG2 cells were treated with or without DAG (1 μM). Glucose consumption,...Objective: To explore the mechanism by which ghrelin regulates insulin sensitivity through modulation of miR-455-5p in hepatic cells. Methods: HepG2 cells were treated with or without DAG (1 μM). Glucose consumption, intracellular glycogen content, phosphorylation of PI3K and Akt stimulated by insulin, expression of miR-455-5p, as well as IGF-1R protein level were analyzed. In addition, bioinformatic analysis, dual luciferase reporter assay, miR- 455-5p mimic or inhibitor treatment was conducted to investigate the molecular mechanisms. Results: High glucose treatment upregulated miR-455-5p expression but reduced glucose consumption and glycogen content. DAG reversed the effect of high glucose on glucose metabolism, increased protein level of IGF-1R and phosphorylation of PI3K/Akt stimulated by insulin, as well as downregulated miR-455-5p expression. Bioinformatic analysis indicated IGF-1R was the target of miR-455-5p. Dual luciferase reporter assay, as well as transfection with miR-455-5p mimic/inhibitor confirmed that DAG activated IGF-1R/PI3K/Akt signaling via inhibiting miR-455-5p. Conclusion: DAG improves insulin resistance via miR-455-5p- mediated activation of IGF-1R/PI3K/Akt system, suggesting that suppression of miR-455-5p or activation of DAG may be potential targets for T2DM therapy.展开更多
BACKGROUND The hypoxic environment during bone healing is important in regulating the differentiation of periosteal stem cells(PSCs)into osteoblasts or chondrocytes;however,the underlying mechanisms remain unclear.AIM...BACKGROUND The hypoxic environment during bone healing is important in regulating the differentiation of periosteal stem cells(PSCs)into osteoblasts or chondrocytes;however,the underlying mechanisms remain unclear.AIM To determine the effect of hypoxia on PSCs,and the expression of microRNA-584-5p(miR-584-5p)and RUNX family transcription factor 2(RUNX2)in PSCs was modulated to explore the impact of the miR-584-5p/RUNX2 axis on hypoxiainduced osteogenic differentiation of PSCs.METHODS In this study,we isolated primary mouse PSCs and stimulated them with hypoxia,and the characteristics and functional genes related to PSC osteogenic differentiation were assessed.Constructs expressing miR-584-5p and RUNX2 were established to determine PSC osteogenic differentiation.RESULTS Hypoxic stimulation induced PSC osteogenic differentiation and significantly increased calcified nodules,intracellular calcium ion levels,and alkaline phosphatase(ALP)activity in PSCs.Osteogenic differentiation-related factors such as RUNX2,bone morphogenetic protein 2,hypoxia-inducible factor 1-alpha,and ALP were upregulated;in contrast,miR-584-5p was downregulated in these cells.Furthermore,upregulation of miR-584-5p significantly inhibited RUNX2 expression and hypoxia-induced PSC osteogenic differentiation.RUNX2 was the target gene of miR-584-5p,antagonizing miR-584-5p inhibition in hypoxia-induced PSC osteogenic differentiation.CONCLUSION Our study showed that the interaction of miR-584-5p and RUNX2 could mediate PSC osteogenic differentiation induced by hypoxia.展开更多
文摘旨在考察染料木素(genistein,GEN)、川芎嗪(tetramethylpyrazine,TMP)、染料木素-川芎嗪共晶(GEN-TMP)及染料木素与川芎嗪的物理混合物(GEN+TMP)在Caco-2细胞模型中的转运特征;建立Caco-2细胞模型,并以细胞跨膜电阻和标志物渗漏检查等指标进行验证,采用高效液相色谱法,考察并计算安全浓度下药物的累积转运量、表观渗透系数和外排率,并探讨P糖蛋白(P-gp)抑制剂维拉帕米、乳腺癌耐药蛋白(breast cancer resistant protein,BCRP)抑制剂KO143和多药耐药相关蛋白2(multidrug resistance-associated protein 2,MRP2)抑制剂MK571对转运的影响。结果显示,Caco-2细胞模型完整性与功能性良好,GEN浓度为40μg/mL时,GEN、TMP、GEN-TMP以及GEN+TMP的细胞存活率分别为90.06%、84.21%、97.60%和89.37%;GEN、TMP、GEN-TMP和GEN+TMP的表观渗透系数(P_(app))大于1.0×10^(-6)cm/s,属于吸收良好药物;GEN-TMP中GEN的累积转运量和P_(app)值分别为(2.78±0.11)μg和(8.61±0.33)×10^(-6)cm/s,比GEN的(1.92±0.15)μg和(5.96±0.47)×10^(-6)cm/s提高了44.79%和44.46%;GEN+TMP中GEN的累积转运量和P_(app)值与GEN无显著性差异。GEN只受BCRP的外排作用,GEN-TMP中的GEN同时受到P-gp和BCRP的外排作用,TMP、GEN-TMP和GEN+TMP中的TMP均受到MRP2的外排作用。结果表明,相同浓度下,GEN-TMP的细胞存活率高于GEN+TMP。GEN-TMP的吸收强于GEN和GEN+TMP中的GEN,共晶受外排蛋白的作用区别于GEN和GEN+TMP中的GEN,研究工作为共晶的转运研究提供了借鉴和参考。
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,Nos.82271397(to MG),82001293(to MG),82171355(to RX),81971295(to RX)and 81671189(to RX)。
文摘Stem cell-based therapies have been proposed as a potential treatment for neural regeneration following closed head injury.We previously reported that induced neural stem cells exert beneficial effects on neural regeneration via cell replacement.However,the neural regeneration efficiency of induced neural stem cells remains limited.In this study,we explored differentially expressed genes and long non-coding RNAs to clarify the mechanism underlying the neurogenesis of induced neural stem cells.We found that H19 was the most downregulated neurogenesis-associated lnc RNA in induced neural stem cells compared with induced pluripotent stem cells.Additionally,we demonstrated that H19 levels in induced neural stem cells were markedly lower than those in induced pluripotent stem cells and were substantially higher than those in induced neural stem cell-derived neurons.We predicted the target genes of H19 and discovered that H19 directly interacts with mi R-325-3p,which directly interacts with Ctbp2 in induced pluripotent stem cells and induced neural stem cells.Silencing H19 or Ctbp2 impaired induced neural stem cell proliferation,and mi R-325-3p suppression restored the effect of H19 inhibition but not the effect of Ctbp2 inhibition.Furthermore,H19 silencing substantially promoted the neural differentiation of induced neural stem cells and did not induce apoptosis of induced neural stem cells.Notably,silencing H19 in induced neural stem cell grafts markedly accelerated the neurological recovery of closed head injury mice.Our results reveal that H19 regulates the neurogenesis of induced neural stem cells.H19 inhibition may promote the neural differentiation of induced neural stem cells,which is closely associated with neurological recovery following closed head injury.
文摘目的:探讨猕猴桃皮多酚(kiwifruit peel polyphenols,KPP)对脂多糖(lipopolysaccharide,LPS)应激Caco-2细胞抗氧化能力的影响。方法:采用CCK-8法测定不同处理组Caco-2的细胞活力,荧光分光光度计测定活性氧和线粒体膜电位,分光光度计测定超氧化物歧化酶(superoxide dismutase,SOD)活力和谷胱甘肽(glutathione,GSH)、丙二醛(malonaldehyde,MDA)含量,实时荧光定量聚合酶链式反应测定核红细胞2相关因子2(nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2,Nrf2)、Kelch样ECH相关蛋白1(Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1,Keap1)、NAD(P)H:醌氧化还原酶1(NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductase 1,NQO1)、超氧化物歧化酶1(superoxide dismutase 1,S O D 1)、S O D 2基因的表达;蛋白印迹测定N r f 2、Ke a p 1及N Q O 1蛋白表达水平。结果:与L P S组相比,经50μg/mL KPP干预后细胞活力显著升高(P<0.05);活性氧水平和MDA含量分别显著下降至1.82±0.28、5.08 nmol/mg(P<0.05),线粒体膜电位显著升高至1.84±0.10(P<0.05),SOD活力和GSH含量分别显著升高至52.57 U/mg和69.46μmol/g(P<0.05);同时KPP干预能显著提高Nrf2、NQO1基因和蛋白表达(P<0.05),显著降低Keap1基因和蛋白表达(P<0.05)。结论:KPP能够通过Keap1/Nrf2/NQO1信号通路提高Caco-2的抗氧化水平,缓解LPS应激造成的细胞损伤。
文摘采用慢病毒载体系统构建辣椒素受体基因TRPV1过表达的人结直肠腺癌细胞Caco-2稳定重组株.将双酶切后的慢病毒空载体pCDH和TRPV1全基因PCR产物通过T4 DNA Ligase连接,构建包含TRPV1基因的过表达载体pCDH-TRPV1.将过表达载体pCDH-TRPV1转化DH 5α感受态细菌,大量扩繁后提取过表达载体pCDH-TRPV1的质粒,与psPAX2和pMD两种含有慢病毒包装所必需元件的质粒混合,再与脂质体混合制备脂质体-载体混合液.将脂质体-载体混合液转染至单层的293T细胞中,培养48h进行病毒包装.收集富含慢病毒颗粒的293T细胞上清液,超离心纯化成浓缩病毒,然后再与polybrene一起感染单层Caco-2细胞,通过GFP绿荧光信号来筛选获得TRPV1基因过表达的稳定细胞株.通过Realtime PCR方法和Western-blot检测TRPV1的mRNA表达量及蛋白表达量,结果表明,Caco-2-TRPV1重组细胞株的TRPV1的mRNA表达量及蛋白表达量均显著高于Caco-2-GFP对照细胞(P<0.05).成功构建了TRPV1基因过表达的稳定细胞株,为后续辣椒素降脂机理的研究提供了正向调控细胞模型.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China[Grant Number:81972803]。
文摘Objective To investigate the role and molecular mechanism of exosomal miR-224-5p in colorectal cancer(CRC).Methods The miR-224-5p expression in CRC patient tissues and cell-derived exosomes was measured by laser capture microdissection and qRT-PCR,respectively.Dual-luciferase reporter gene assay was used to determine the target gene of miR-224-5p.The protein expressions of p53 and unc-51 like kinase 2(ULK2)in CRC cells were detected by western blot.Flow cytometry was used to detect cell cycle and apoptosis.Cell proliferation was measured by CCK8 and EdU assay.Results The miR-224-5p expression was upregulated in CRC tissues and increased progressively with the rise of CRC stage.CRC cells secreted extracellular miR-224-5p mainly in an exosome-dependent manner,and then miR-224-5p could be transferred to surrounding tumor cells to regulate cell proliferation in the form of autocrine or paracrine.Moreover,ULK2 was characterized as a direct target of miR-224-5p and was downregulated in CRC tissues.Interestingly,ULK2 inhibited CRC cell proliferation in a p53-dependent manner.Furthermore,exosome-derived miR-224-5p partially reversed the proliferation regulation of ULK2 on CRC cells.Conclusion Our findings demonstrate that exosome-transmitted miR-224-5p promotes p53-dependent cell proliferation by targeting ULK2 in CRC,which may offer promising targets for CRC prevention and therapy.
基金Changshu Science and Technology Plan(Social Development)Project(No.CS202130)Key Project of Changshu No.2 People’s Hospital(No.CSEY2021007)。
文摘Objective: To explore the mechanism by which ghrelin regulates insulin sensitivity through modulation of miR-455-5p in hepatic cells. Methods: HepG2 cells were treated with or without DAG (1 μM). Glucose consumption, intracellular glycogen content, phosphorylation of PI3K and Akt stimulated by insulin, expression of miR-455-5p, as well as IGF-1R protein level were analyzed. In addition, bioinformatic analysis, dual luciferase reporter assay, miR- 455-5p mimic or inhibitor treatment was conducted to investigate the molecular mechanisms. Results: High glucose treatment upregulated miR-455-5p expression but reduced glucose consumption and glycogen content. DAG reversed the effect of high glucose on glucose metabolism, increased protein level of IGF-1R and phosphorylation of PI3K/Akt stimulated by insulin, as well as downregulated miR-455-5p expression. Bioinformatic analysis indicated IGF-1R was the target of miR-455-5p. Dual luciferase reporter assay, as well as transfection with miR-455-5p mimic/inhibitor confirmed that DAG activated IGF-1R/PI3K/Akt signaling via inhibiting miR-455-5p. Conclusion: DAG improves insulin resistance via miR-455-5p- mediated activation of IGF-1R/PI3K/Akt system, suggesting that suppression of miR-455-5p or activation of DAG may be potential targets for T2DM therapy.
基金Supported by Sailing Program of Naval Medical University,Program of Shanghai Hongkou District Health Commission,No.2202-27Special Funds for Activating Scientific Research of Shanghai Fourth People’s Hospital,No.sykyqd05801.
文摘BACKGROUND The hypoxic environment during bone healing is important in regulating the differentiation of periosteal stem cells(PSCs)into osteoblasts or chondrocytes;however,the underlying mechanisms remain unclear.AIM To determine the effect of hypoxia on PSCs,and the expression of microRNA-584-5p(miR-584-5p)and RUNX family transcription factor 2(RUNX2)in PSCs was modulated to explore the impact of the miR-584-5p/RUNX2 axis on hypoxiainduced osteogenic differentiation of PSCs.METHODS In this study,we isolated primary mouse PSCs and stimulated them with hypoxia,and the characteristics and functional genes related to PSC osteogenic differentiation were assessed.Constructs expressing miR-584-5p and RUNX2 were established to determine PSC osteogenic differentiation.RESULTS Hypoxic stimulation induced PSC osteogenic differentiation and significantly increased calcified nodules,intracellular calcium ion levels,and alkaline phosphatase(ALP)activity in PSCs.Osteogenic differentiation-related factors such as RUNX2,bone morphogenetic protein 2,hypoxia-inducible factor 1-alpha,and ALP were upregulated;in contrast,miR-584-5p was downregulated in these cells.Furthermore,upregulation of miR-584-5p significantly inhibited RUNX2 expression and hypoxia-induced PSC osteogenic differentiation.RUNX2 was the target gene of miR-584-5p,antagonizing miR-584-5p inhibition in hypoxia-induced PSC osteogenic differentiation.CONCLUSION Our study showed that the interaction of miR-584-5p and RUNX2 could mediate PSC osteogenic differentiation induced by hypoxia.
