BACKGROUND Previous reports have suggested that the p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling pathway is involved in the development of severe acute pancreatitis(SAP)-related acute lung injury(ALI).Inhibition of ...BACKGROUND Previous reports have suggested that the p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling pathway is involved in the development of severe acute pancreatitis(SAP)-related acute lung injury(ALI).Inhibition of p38 by SB203580 blocked the inflammatory responses in SAP-ALI.However,the precise mechanism associated with p38 is unclear,particularly in pulmonary microvascular endothelial cell(PMVEC)injury.AIM To determine its role in the tumor necrosis factor-alpha(TNF-α)-induced inflammation and apoptosis of PMVECs in vitro.We then conducted in vivo experiments to confirm the effect of SB203580-mediated p38 inhibition on SAP-ALI.METHODS In vitro,PMVEC were transfected with mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 6(Glu),which constitutively activates p38,and then stimulated with TNF-α.Flow cytometry and western blotting were performed to detect the cell apoptosis and inflammatory cytokine levels,respectively.In vivo,SAP-ALI was induced by 5%sodium taurocholate and three different doses of SB203580(2.5,5.0 or 10.0 mg/kg)were intraperitoneally injected prior to SAP induction.SAP-ALI was assessed by performing pulmonary histopathology assays,measuring myeloperoxidase activity,conducting arterial blood gas analyses and measuring TNF-α,interleukin(IL)-1βand IL-6 levels.Lung microvascular permeability was measured by determining bronchoalveolar lavage fluid protein concentration,Evans blue pulmonary cells was confirmed by performing a terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick end labeling analysis and examining the Bcl2,Bax,Bim and cle-caspase3 levels.The proteins levels of P-p38,NFκB,IκB,P-signal transducer and activator of transcription-3,nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2,HO-1 and Myd88 were detected in the lungs to further evaluate the potential mechanism underlying the protective effect of SB203580.RESULTS In vitro,mitogen-activated protein kinase(Glu)transfection resulted in higher apoptotic rates and cytokine(IL-1βand IL-6)levels in TNF-α-treated PMVECs.In vivo,SB2035080 attenuated lung histopathological injury,decreased inflammatory activity(TNF-α,IL-1β,IL-6 and myeloperoxidase)and preserved pulmonary function.Furthermore,SB203580 significantly reversed changes in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid protein concentration,Evans blue accumulation,terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick end labeling-positive cell numbers,apoptosis-related proteins(cle-caspase3,Bim and Bax)and endothelial microstructure.Moreover,SB203580 significantly reduced the pulmonary P-p38,NFκB,P-signal transducer and activator of transcription-3 and Myd88 levels but increased the IκB and HO-1 levels.CONCLUSION p38 inhibition may protect against SAP-ALI by alleviating inflammation and the apoptotic death of PMVECs.展开更多
We studied the effect of baicalin,an extract from Radix Scutellariae（a traditional Chinese medicine） in inducing mouse pulmonary microvascular endothelial cells（MPMVECs） to produce interferons（IFNs）.MPMVECs were...We studied the effect of baicalin,an extract from Radix Scutellariae（a traditional Chinese medicine） in inducing mouse pulmonary microvascular endothelial cells（MPMVECs） to produce interferons（IFNs）.MPMVECs were cultured in vitro in the presence of different concentrations of baicalin（10,20,and 30 μg mL-1）,and the cells and the culture media were harvested at various time intervals.The proteins and mRNA levels（relative to β-actin） of IFN-α/β and IFN-γ were analyzed by RT-PCR and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay（ELISA）.It was observed that baicalin substantially up-regulated the expression of IFN-α/β and IFN-γ.In all baicalin-treated groups,the relative levels of IFN-α/β and IFN-γ mRNAs peaked after 12 h of culturing,and IFN-α/β and IFN-γ proteins peaked after 24 h of culturing.These results suggest that baicalin can effectively induce the expression of IFNs in pulmonary microvascular endothelial cells,and thus potentially act as an antiviral compound.This study may provide background information for developing new antiviral drugs based on baicalin.展开更多
To explore the relationship between senescent pulmonary microvascular endothelial cells (PMVECs) in-duced by D-galactose (D-gal) and apoptosis, PMVECs were cultured with DMEM containing D-gal (10 g/L) and identi-fied ...To explore the relationship between senescent pulmonary microvascular endothelial cells (PMVECs) in-duced by D-galactose (D-gal) and apoptosis, PMVECs were cultured with DMEM containing D-gal (10 g/L) and identi-fied by the following methods. We found that about 90% senescent cells were b-galactosidase positive cells, and 90% cells entered an irreversible G1 growth arrest. The cells in S and G2/M phases nearly disappeared. These results indi-cated that PMVECs ageing model induced by D-gal was es-tablished successfully. Compared with the control, PMVECs induced by D-gal showed that chromatin condensation and apoptotic bodies in nucleus were detected by fluorescence microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. Apoptotic cells in the early and middle phases increased significantly (39.8 2.8)% vs. (14.0 3.7)%. Typical Sub-G1 peak in the late apoptosis phase appeared in the terminal stage of PMVECs ageing. It is concluded that D-gal induces cultured PMVECs replicative senescence. Senescent PMVECs in-duced by D-gal were sensitive to apoptosis. Apoptosis is the regular feature of senescent PMVECs.展开更多
Brain damage can cause lung injury. To explore the mechanism underlying the lung injury induced by acute cerebral ischemia(ACI), we established a middle cerebral artery occlusion(MCAO) model in male Sprague-Dawley rat...Brain damage can cause lung injury. To explore the mechanism underlying the lung injury induced by acute cerebral ischemia(ACI), we established a middle cerebral artery occlusion(MCAO) model in male Sprague-Dawley rats. We focused on glia maturation factor b(GMFB) based on quantitative analysis of the global rat serum proteome.Polymerase chain reaction, western blotting, and immunofluorescence revealed that GMFB was overexpressed in astrocytes in the brains of rats subjected to MCAO. We cultured rat primary astrocytes and confirmed that GMFB was also up-regulated in primary astrocytes after oxygen-glucose deprivation(OGD). We subjected the primary astrocytes to Gmfb RNA interference before OGD and collected the conditioned medium(CM) after OGD.We then used the CM to culture pulmonary microvascular endothelial cells(PMVECs) acquired in advance and assessed their status. The viability of the PMVECs improved significantly when Gmfb was blocked. Moreover,ELISA assays revealed an elevation in GMFB concentration in the medium after OGD. Cell cultures containing recombinant GMFB showed increased levels of reactive oxygen species and a deterioration in the state of the cells.In conclusion, GMFB is up-regulated in astrocytes after ACI, and brain-derived GMFB damages PMVECs by increasing reactive oxygen species. GMFB might thus be an initiator of the lung injury induced by ACI.展开更多
目的为组织块法培养的大鼠肺微血管内皮细胞(rat pu lmonary m icrovascu lar endothelial cells,RPMVECs)建立合理可靠的多指标综合鉴定方案。方法采用外周肺组织贴块法培养RPMVECs,抽取组织块进行切片观察,以大鼠肺动脉平滑肌细胞和...目的为组织块法培养的大鼠肺微血管内皮细胞(rat pu lmonary m icrovascu lar endothelial cells,RPMVECs)建立合理可靠的多指标综合鉴定方案。方法采用外周肺组织贴块法培养RPMVECs,抽取组织块进行切片观察,以大鼠肺动脉平滑肌细胞和人脐静脉内皮细胞为对照,对培养细胞进行CD34、植物凝集素BSI、Ⅷ因子相关抗原免疫细胞化学鉴定,通过光镜和透射电镜观察细胞形态和超微结构。结果组织切片显示组织块源于外周肺组织,CD34免疫细胞化学染色阳性,植物凝集素BSI结合试验阳性,而Ⅷ因子相关抗原染色阴性,透射电镜未见W e ibel-Palade小体。结论Ⅷ因子相关抗原和W e ibel-Palade小体并非RPMVECs鉴定的理想指标,联合应用外周肺组织切片、CD34和植物凝集素BSI三指标为组织块法培养的RPMVECs提供了一个简单易行、合理、可靠的综合鉴定方案。展开更多
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81873107,No.82004154 and No.81573766Science and Technology Planning Program of Sichuan,No.2019YFS0259.
文摘BACKGROUND Previous reports have suggested that the p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling pathway is involved in the development of severe acute pancreatitis(SAP)-related acute lung injury(ALI).Inhibition of p38 by SB203580 blocked the inflammatory responses in SAP-ALI.However,the precise mechanism associated with p38 is unclear,particularly in pulmonary microvascular endothelial cell(PMVEC)injury.AIM To determine its role in the tumor necrosis factor-alpha(TNF-α)-induced inflammation and apoptosis of PMVECs in vitro.We then conducted in vivo experiments to confirm the effect of SB203580-mediated p38 inhibition on SAP-ALI.METHODS In vitro,PMVEC were transfected with mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 6(Glu),which constitutively activates p38,and then stimulated with TNF-α.Flow cytometry and western blotting were performed to detect the cell apoptosis and inflammatory cytokine levels,respectively.In vivo,SAP-ALI was induced by 5%sodium taurocholate and three different doses of SB203580(2.5,5.0 or 10.0 mg/kg)were intraperitoneally injected prior to SAP induction.SAP-ALI was assessed by performing pulmonary histopathology assays,measuring myeloperoxidase activity,conducting arterial blood gas analyses and measuring TNF-α,interleukin(IL)-1βand IL-6 levels.Lung microvascular permeability was measured by determining bronchoalveolar lavage fluid protein concentration,Evans blue pulmonary cells was confirmed by performing a terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick end labeling analysis and examining the Bcl2,Bax,Bim and cle-caspase3 levels.The proteins levels of P-p38,NFκB,IκB,P-signal transducer and activator of transcription-3,nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2,HO-1 and Myd88 were detected in the lungs to further evaluate the potential mechanism underlying the protective effect of SB203580.RESULTS In vitro,mitogen-activated protein kinase(Glu)transfection resulted in higher apoptotic rates and cytokine(IL-1βand IL-6)levels in TNF-α-treated PMVECs.In vivo,SB2035080 attenuated lung histopathological injury,decreased inflammatory activity(TNF-α,IL-1β,IL-6 and myeloperoxidase)and preserved pulmonary function.Furthermore,SB203580 significantly reversed changes in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid protein concentration,Evans blue accumulation,terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick end labeling-positive cell numbers,apoptosis-related proteins(cle-caspase3,Bim and Bax)and endothelial microstructure.Moreover,SB203580 significantly reduced the pulmonary P-p38,NFκB,P-signal transducer and activator of transcription-3 and Myd88 levels but increased the IκB and HO-1 levels.CONCLUSION p38 inhibition may protect against SAP-ALI by alleviating inflammation and the apoptotic death of PMVECs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(30500368)the Beijing Natural Science Foundation,China(021001)+2 种基金the Funding Project for Academic Human Resources Development in Institutions of Higher Learning Under the Jurisdiction of Beijing Municipality,China(PHR201008422)the Scientific Research Program of Beijing Municipal Commission of Education,China(KM201110020009)the Beijing New Star Technology A Category Fund,China(2006A26)
文摘We studied the effect of baicalin,an extract from Radix Scutellariae（a traditional Chinese medicine） in inducing mouse pulmonary microvascular endothelial cells（MPMVECs） to produce interferons（IFNs）.MPMVECs were cultured in vitro in the presence of different concentrations of baicalin（10,20,and 30 μg mL-1）,and the cells and the culture media were harvested at various time intervals.The proteins and mRNA levels（relative to β-actin） of IFN-α/β and IFN-γ were analyzed by RT-PCR and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay（ELISA）.It was observed that baicalin substantially up-regulated the expression of IFN-α/β and IFN-γ.In all baicalin-treated groups,the relative levels of IFN-α/β and IFN-γ mRNAs peaked after 12 h of culturing,and IFN-α/β and IFN-γ proteins peaked after 24 h of culturing.These results suggest that baicalin can effectively induce the expression of IFNs in pulmonary microvascular endothelial cells,and thus potentially act as an antiviral compound.This study may provide background information for developing new antiviral drugs based on baicalin.
基金supported by the National Major Basic Research Program in China(Grant No.G2000057004)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.30170400).
文摘To explore the relationship between senescent pulmonary microvascular endothelial cells (PMVECs) in-duced by D-galactose (D-gal) and apoptosis, PMVECs were cultured with DMEM containing D-gal (10 g/L) and identi-fied by the following methods. We found that about 90% senescent cells were b-galactosidase positive cells, and 90% cells entered an irreversible G1 growth arrest. The cells in S and G2/M phases nearly disappeared. These results indi-cated that PMVECs ageing model induced by D-gal was es-tablished successfully. Compared with the control, PMVECs induced by D-gal showed that chromatin condensation and apoptotic bodies in nucleus were detected by fluorescence microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. Apoptotic cells in the early and middle phases increased significantly (39.8 2.8)% vs. (14.0 3.7)%. Typical Sub-G1 peak in the late apoptosis phase appeared in the terminal stage of PMVECs ageing. It is concluded that D-gal induces cultured PMVECs replicative senescence. Senescent PMVECs in-duced by D-gal were sensitive to apoptosis. Apoptosis is the regular feature of senescent PMVECs.
文摘Brain damage can cause lung injury. To explore the mechanism underlying the lung injury induced by acute cerebral ischemia(ACI), we established a middle cerebral artery occlusion(MCAO) model in male Sprague-Dawley rats. We focused on glia maturation factor b(GMFB) based on quantitative analysis of the global rat serum proteome.Polymerase chain reaction, western blotting, and immunofluorescence revealed that GMFB was overexpressed in astrocytes in the brains of rats subjected to MCAO. We cultured rat primary astrocytes and confirmed that GMFB was also up-regulated in primary astrocytes after oxygen-glucose deprivation(OGD). We subjected the primary astrocytes to Gmfb RNA interference before OGD and collected the conditioned medium(CM) after OGD.We then used the CM to culture pulmonary microvascular endothelial cells(PMVECs) acquired in advance and assessed their status. The viability of the PMVECs improved significantly when Gmfb was blocked. Moreover,ELISA assays revealed an elevation in GMFB concentration in the medium after OGD. Cell cultures containing recombinant GMFB showed increased levels of reactive oxygen species and a deterioration in the state of the cells.In conclusion, GMFB is up-regulated in astrocytes after ACI, and brain-derived GMFB damages PMVECs by increasing reactive oxygen species. GMFB might thus be an initiator of the lung injury induced by ACI.
文摘目的为组织块法培养的大鼠肺微血管内皮细胞(rat pu lmonary m icrovascu lar endothelial cells,RPMVECs)建立合理可靠的多指标综合鉴定方案。方法采用外周肺组织贴块法培养RPMVECs,抽取组织块进行切片观察,以大鼠肺动脉平滑肌细胞和人脐静脉内皮细胞为对照,对培养细胞进行CD34、植物凝集素BSI、Ⅷ因子相关抗原免疫细胞化学鉴定,通过光镜和透射电镜观察细胞形态和超微结构。结果组织切片显示组织块源于外周肺组织,CD34免疫细胞化学染色阳性,植物凝集素BSI结合试验阳性,而Ⅷ因子相关抗原染色阴性,透射电镜未见W e ibel-Palade小体。结论Ⅷ因子相关抗原和W e ibel-Palade小体并非RPMVECs鉴定的理想指标,联合应用外周肺组织切片、CD34和植物凝集素BSI三指标为组织块法培养的RPMVECs提供了一个简单易行、合理、可靠的综合鉴定方案。
