Physiological and Biochemical Changes of IrlVHA-c gene Transgenic Tobacco Seedlings and Self-crossed Progeny Under NaHCO_3 Stress

In order to study the alkali resistivity of VHA-c in Iris lacteal. （IrlVHA-c）, the transgenic tobacco seedlings harboring lrlVHA-c gene from Iris lactea （To）, the self-crossed progeny （T1）, and the non-transgenic lines of tobacco seedlings were grown in Hoagland nutrient solutions supplemented with 0, 100, 200, 300, 400 mmol.L^-1 NaHCO3. The MDA content, CAT, POD and SOD activity, electrical conductivity, chlorophyll content, soluble sugar content, proline content and polyphenol oxidase activity of the seedlings were determined. The results showed that the transgenic lines of tobacco maintained a high activity up to 200 mmol.L^-1 NaHCO3, and activity was slightly lower at 300 mmol.L^-1 NaHCOa. When the concentration of NaHCO3 was as high as 400 mmol.L^-1 the seedlings were badly hurt. In addition, the activity of To and T1 transgentic tobacoo was maintained more or less. While the non- transgenic lines of tobacco could maintain viably up to 100 mmol. L^-1 NaHCO3, and they could not survive at 400 mmol. L^-1 NaHCO3. The conclusion was drawn that the alkali resistance of the tobacoo transformed IrlVHA-c was noticeably improved.

Exosomes derived from microglia overexpressing miR-124-3p alleviate neuronal endoplasmic reticulum stress damage after repetitive mild traumatic brain injury

We previously reported that miR-124-3p is markedly upregulated in microglia-derived exosomes following repetitive mild traumatic brain injury.However,its impact on neuronal endoplasmic reticulum stress following repetitive mild traumatic brain injury remains unclear.In this study,we first used an HT22 scratch injury model to mimic traumatic brain injury,then co-cultured the HT22 cells with BV2 microglia expressing high levels of miR-124-3p.We found that exosomes containing high levels of miR-124-3p attenuated apoptosis and endoplasmic reticulum stress.Furthermore,luciferase reporter assay analysis confirmed that miR-124-3p bound specifically to the endoplasmic reticulum stress-related protein IRE1α,while an IRE1αfunctional salvage experiment confirmed that miR-124-3p targeted IRE1αand reduced its expression,thereby inhibiting endoplasmic reticulum stress in injured neurons.Finally,we delivered microglia-derived exosomes containing miR-124-3p intranasally to a mouse model of repetitive mild traumatic brain injury and found that endoplasmic reticulum stress and apoptosis levels in hippocampal neurons were significantly reduced.These findings suggest that,after repetitive mild traumatic brain injury,miR-124-3 can be transferred from microglia-derived exosomes to injured neurons,where it exerts a neuroprotective effect by inhibiting endoplasmic reticulum stress.Therefore,microglia-derived exosomes containing miR-124-3p may represent a novel therapeutic strategy for repetitive mild traumatic brain injury.

Functional analysis of flavanone 3-hydroxylase(F3H)from Dendrobium officinale,which confers abiotic stress tolerance

Flavonoids are important bioactive components in Dendrobium officinale,a medicinal orchid.They are involved in many biological activities,including protecting plants against biotic and abiotic stresses.Research on the key genes related to flavonoid biosynthesis in D.officinale is limited.In this study,one of the key flavonoid biosynthesis genes,flavanone 3-hydroxylase(F3H),was characterized from D.officinale.The open reading frame of DoF3H was 1134 bp long and it encoded a 377-amino acid protein.The DoF3H protein showed considerably high homology with F3H proteins from other plant species and shared a common evolutionary ancestor with other F3Hs.DoF3H transcripts were detected in different organs of adult plants and mainly accumulated in flowers,followed by roots,stems and leaves,a pattern that was similar to the content of flavonoids.Recombinant DoF3H protein,which was localized in the cytosol,could convert naringenin to dihydrokaempferol.The mRNA levels of DoF3H were significantly induced by salt and cold stresses.Furthermore,the heterologous expression of DoF3H in Escherichia coli conferred it higher tolerance to salt and cold stresses.These results provide insight into the molecular function of DoF3H in the biosynthesis of flavonoids,and provide a new application for improvement of abiotic tolerance in D.officinale.

DI-3-n-butylphthalide exerts neuroprotective effects by modulating hypoxia-inducible factor 1-alpha ubiquitination to attenuate oxidative stress-induced apoptosis

DI-3-n-butylphthalide is used to treat mild and moderate acute ischemic stroke.However,the precise underlying mechanism requires further investigation.In this study,we investigated the molecular mechanism of DI-3-n-butylphthalide action by various means.We used hydrogen peroxide to induce injury to PC12cells and RAW264.7 cells to mimic neuronal oxidative stress injury in stroke in vitro and examined the effects of DI-3-n-butylphthalide.We found that DI-3-nbutylphthalide pretreatment markedly inhibited the reduction in viability and reactive oxygen species production in PC12 cells caused by hydrogen peroxide and inhibited cell apoptosis.Furthermore,DI-3-n-butylphthalide pretreatment inhibited the expression of the pro-apoptotic genes Bax and Bnip3.DI-3-nbutylphthalide also promoted ubiquitination and degradation of hypoxia inducible factor 1α,the key transcription factor that regulates Bax and Bnip3 genes.These findings suggest that DI-3-n-butylphthalide exhibits a neuroprotective effect on stroke by promoting hypoxia inducible factor-1α ubiquitination and degradation and inhibiting cell apoptosis.

Exosomal miR-23b from bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells alleviates oxidative stress and pyroptosis after intracerebral hemorrhage

Our previous studies showed that miR-23b was downregulated in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage(ICH). This indicates that miR-23b may be closely related to the patho-physiological mechanism of ICH, but this hypothesis lacks direct evidence. In this study, we established rat models of ICH by injecting collagenase Ⅶ into the right basal ganglia and treating them with an injection of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell(BMSC)-derived exosomal miR-23b via the tail vein. We found that edema in the rat brain was markedly reduced and rat behaviors were improved after BMSC exosomal miR-23b injection compared with those in the ICH groups. Additionally, exosomal miR-23b was transported to the microglia/macrophages, thereby reducing oxidative stress and pyroptosis after ICH. We also used hemin to mimic ICH conditions in vitro. We found that phosphatase and tensin homolog deleted on chromosome 10(PTEN) was the downstream target gene of miR-23b, and exosomal miR-23b exhibited antioxidant effects by regulating the PTEN/Nrf2 pathway. Moreover, miR-23b reduced PTEN binding to NOD-like receptor family pyrin domain containing 3(NLRP3) and NLRP3 inflammasome activation, thereby decreasing the NLRP3-dependent pyroptosis level. These findings suggest that BMSC-derived exosomal miR-23b exhibits antioxidant effects through inhibiting PTEN and alleviating NLRP3 inflammasome-mediated pyroptosis, thereby promoting neurologic function recovery in rats with ICH.

Genome-wide profiling of histone H3 lysine 27 trimethylation and its modification in response to chilling stress in grapevine leaves

Histone H3 lysine 27 trimethylation(H3K27me3) is a histone modification associated with transcriptional repression. However, insights into the genome-wide pattern of H3K27me3 in grapevines are limited. Here, anti-H3K27 chromatin immunoprecipitation(ChIP), high-throughput sequencing, and transcriptome analysis were performed using leaves of Vitis amurensis. The leaves were treated at 4°C for 2 h and 24 h and used to investigate changes in H3K27me3 under chilling treatment. The results show that H3K27me3 is well-distributed both in gene regions(-50%) and in the intergenic region(-50%) in the grapevine genome(Vitis vinifera ‘Pinot Noir PN40024'). H3K27me3 was found to be localized in8 368 annotated gene regions in all detected samples(leaves at normal temperature and under chilling treatments) and mainly enriched in gene bodies with the adjacent promoter and downstream areas. The short-term chilling treatments(4°C for 2 h) induced 2 793 gains and 305losses in H3K27me3 modification. Subsequently, 97.3% of the alterations were restored to original levels after 24 h treatment. The ChIP-qPCR for five differential peaks showed similar results to the data for ChIP-seq, indicating that the chilling-induced H3K27me3 modification is reliable.Integrative analysis of transcriptome and ChIP-seq results showed that the expression of H3K27me3 target genes was significantly lower than those of non-target genes, indicating transcriptional repression of H3K27me3 in grapevine leaves. Furthermore, histone methylation alterations were detected in 82 genes and were related to either repression or activation of their expression during chilling stress. The findings provide the genome-wide H3K27me3 patterns in grapevines and shed light on uncovering its regulation in chilling stress responses.

Residual Stress Distribution of Si_(3)N_(4)/SiC Gradient Material and the Effect of Residual Stress on Material Properties

The Si_(3)N_(4)/SiC gradient material with a gradient composition structure was prepared by a hot pressing sintering.The sinterability,distribution of residual stress and the effect of residual stress on mechanical properties of Si_(3)N_(4)/SiC gradient materials were studied.The research results show that,at 1750℃,Si_(3)N_(4)/SiC gradient materials with different ratios can achieve co-sintering,and the overall relative density of the sample reaches 98.5%.Interestingly,the flexural strength of Si_(3)N_(4)/SiC gradient material is related to its loading surface.The flexural strength of SiC as the loading surface is about 35%higher than that of Si_(3)N_(4)as the loading surface.The analysis of the residual stress of the material in the gradient structure shows that the gradient stress distribution between the two phases is a vital factor affecting the mechanical properties of the material.With the increase of SiC content in the gradient direction,the fracture toughness of each layer of Si_(3)N_(4)/SiC gradient materials gradually decreases.The surface hardness of the pure SiC side is lower than that reported in other literature.

Fang-Xia-Dihuang decoction inhibits breast cancer progression induced by psychological stress via down-regulation of PI3K/AKT and JAK2/STAT3 pathways:An in vivo and a network pharmacology assessment

Background:The development and prognosis of breast cancer are intricately linked to psychological stress.In addition,depression is the most common psychological comorbidity among breast cancer survivors,and reportedly,Fang-Xia-Dihuang decoction(FXDH)can effectively manage depression in such patients.However,its pharmacological and molecular mechanisms remain obscure.Methods:Public databases were used for obtaining active components and related targets.Main active components were further verified by ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-high-resolution mass spectrometry(UPLC-HRMS).Protein–protein interaction and enrichment analyses were taken to predict potential hub targets and related pathways.Molecule docking was used to understand the interactions between main compounds and hub targets.In addition,an animal model of breast cancer combined with depression was established to evaluate the intervention effect of FXDH and verify the pathways screened by network pharmacology.Results:174 active components of FXDH and 163 intersection targets of FXDH,breast cancer,and depression were identified.Quercetin,methyl ferulate,luteolin,ferulaldehyde,wogonin,and diincarvilone were identified as the principal active components of FXDH.Protein–protein interaction and KEGG enrichment analyses revealed that the phosphoinositide-3-kinase–protein kinase B(PI3K/AKT)and Janus kinase/signal transducer and activator of transcription(JAK2/STAT3)signaling pathways played a crucial role in mediating the efficacy of FXDH for inhibiting breast cancer progression induced by depression.In addition,in vivo experiments revealed that FXDH ameliorated depression-like behavior in mice and inhibited excessive tumor growth in mice with breast cancer and depression.FXDH treatment downregulated the expression of epinephrine,PI3K,AKT,STAT3,and JAK2 compared with the control treatment(p<0.05).Molecular docking verified the relationship between the six primary components of FXDH and the three most important targets,including phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate 3-kinase catalytic subunit alpha(PIK3CA),AKT,and STAT3.Conclusion:This study provides a scientific basis to support the clinical application of FXDH for improving depression-like behavior and inhibiting breast cancer progression promoted by chronic stress.The therapeutic effects FXDH may be closely related to the PI3K/AKT and JAK2/STAT3 pathways.This finding helps better understand the regulatory mechanisms underlying the efficacy of FXDH.

Transcriptome and Metabolome Revealed the Mechanism of NtBRL3 Overexpression Tobacco(Nicotiana tabacum L.K326)in Response to Drought Stress

Drought has severely affected the yield and quality of commercial crops.The BRI1 family plays an important role in plant response to drought stress,and BRL3 gene plays an important role in the study of drought in Arabidopsis thaliana.In this study,NtBRL3 was constructed as a vector and genetically transformed to obtain‘N.Tobacco K326’overexpression of NtBRL3.The enzyme activities of transgenic tobacco and wild-type tobacco were measured and transcriptome and metabolome analyses were performed.The results showed that the antioxidant enzymes of transgenic tobacco were more active under drought conditions,and 85 significantly differentially metabolites and 106 significantly differentially expressed genes were identified in the metabolome and transcriptome analyses,respectively.Transgenic tobacco NtBRL3ox demonstrated an excessive accumulation of droughtrelated metabolites,sugars such as sucrose and maltotetraose,and amino acids such as proline,compared with WT.We discovered drought-related differential genes in the root transcriptome,among which LOX6,RD22,WSD1,CCD8,and UGT were key genes which play an important role in plant response to drought stress.Our results demonstrate that NtBRL3 overexpression in K326 enhances drought resistance in transgenic tobacco.

HFD-exacerbated Metabolic Side Effects of Olanzapine Are Suppressed by ER Stress Inhibitor

Objective Numerous schizophrenic patients are suffering from obesity primarily attributed to antipsychotic medication and poor dietary habits.This study investigated the progressive deterioration of olanzapine-induced metabolic disorders in the presence of a high-fat diet(HFD)and explored the involvement of endoplasmic reticulum(ER)stress.Methods Female Sprague-Dawley rats fed on a standard chow diet or HFD were treated with olanzapine(3 mg/kg/day)and the ER stress inhibitor 4-phenylbutyric acid(4-PBA,1 and 0.5 g/kg/day)for 8 days.Changes in body weight,food intake,and plasma lipids were assessed.Hepatic fat accumulation was evaluated using oil red O staining.Western blotting and immunofluorescence assays were employed to examine the expression of ER stress markers,NOD-like receptor pyrin domain-containing protein 3(NLRP3),and proopiomelanocortin(POMC)in the hypothalamus or liver.Results Compared to olanzapine alone,olanzapine+HFD induced greater weight gain,increased hyperlipidemia,and enhanced hepatic fat accumulation(P<0.05).Co-treatment with 4-PBA exhibited a dose-dependent inhibition of these effects(P<0.05).Further mechanistic investigations revealed that olanzapine alone activated ER stress,upregulated NLRP3 expression in the hypothalamus and liver,and downregulated hypothalamic POMC expression.The HFD exacerbated these effects by 50%–100%.Moreover,co-administration of 4-PBA dose-dependently attenuated the olanzapine+HFD-induced alterations in ER stress,NLRP3,and POMC expression in the hypothalamus and liver(P<0.05).Conclusion HFD worsened olanzapine-induced weight gain and lipid metabolic disorders,possibly through ER stress-POMC and ER stress-NLRP3 signaling.ER stress inhibitors could be effective in preventing olanzapine+HFD-induced metabolic disorders.

TUG-891 inhibits neuronal endoplasmic reticulum stress and pyroptosis activation and protects neurons in a mouse model of intraventricular hemorrhage

Pyroptosis plays an important role in hemorrhagic stroke.Excessive endoplasmic reticulum stress can cause endoplasmic reticulum dysfunction and cellular pyroptosis by regulating the nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain and leucine-rich repeat pyrin domain-containing protein 3(NLRP3)pathway.However,the relationship between pyroptosis and endoplasmic reticulum stress after intraventricular hemorrhage is unclear.In this study,we established a mouse model of intraventricular hemorrhage and found pyroptosis and endoplasmic reticulum stress in brain tissue.Intraperitoneal injection of the selective GPR120 agonist TUG-891 inhibited endoplasmic reticulum stress,pyroptosis,and inflammation and protected neurons.The neuroprotective effect of TUG-891 appears related to inhibition of endoplasmic reticulum stress and pyroptosis activation.

Study on Asymmetric Deformation Law and Surrounding Rock Control Technology of High Stress Soft Rock Crossing Roadway

In order to solve the problem of asymmetric large deformation of high-stress soft rock crossing roadway under complex geological conditions in deep mines, taking the 2# total return airway of 76.2# section of Wuyang Coal Mine as the engineering background, the causes of asymmetric deformation and failure of soft rock crossing roadway in deep mines were summarized and analyzed by means of field investigation, theoretical analysis and numerical simulation, and the asymmetric high-efficiency support technology with large row spacing was studied. The results show that the lithology of roadway strata is the main cause of asymmetric deformation and failure of roadway. The shape change of roadway is not the main influencing factor of asymmetric deformation of roadway, but for the control of roadway surrounding rock, the straight wall semi-circular arch roadway is better than the rectangular roadway. The field industrial test shows that after adopting the new support design scheme, the displacement of the roof and floor of the roadway is reduced by 86.39% compared with the original support design scheme, and the displacement of the two sides of the roadway is reduced by 86.05% compared with the original support design scheme, which can ensure the normal and safe production of the roadway during the service period, and provide reference for the support design of other similar geological conditions.

Shuganheweitang Ameliorates Chronic Unpredictable Mild Stress-Induced Depression-Like Behaviors in Rats through the PI3K/AKT/mTOR Pathway: Involvement of Amino Acids, Glycerophospholipids, and Energy Metabolism

Background: Depression is a typical psychosomatic disease. Shuganheweitang (SGHWT) is a clinical formula that effectively treats depression. However, the potential mechanism used by SGHWT to ameliorate depression-like behaviors is still unclear. This study investigated the effects of SGHWT on metabolic change in the liver and hypothalamus with signaling pathways involved in chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS)-induced depression in rats to explore the mechanism of the anti-depressive effect. Methods: A total of 52 rats were used to create a model of depression by CUMS combined with solitary rearing for 6 weeks. Open field test (OFT), sucrose preference test (SPT), forced swim test (FST), and body weight (BW) were performed to analyze the pharmacodynamic effects of SGHWT. H&E staining, Nissl staining, immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, and western blot were used to evaluate the mechanism of action. Untargeted metabolomics techniques by ultra-performance liquid chromatography-quantitative time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS) were used to analyze all the metabolic differences in the liver and hypothalamus. Results: SGHWT improved CUMS-induced depression-like behaviors in vivo. SGHWT reduced hepatic c-Fos protein expression and increased hypothalamic c-Fos protein expression. Moreover, p-PI3K, p-AKT473, p-AKT308, and p-mTOR protein expressions were significantly downregulated in the liver and hypothalamus of CUMS rats. Notably, these alterations were reversed by the SGHWT administration. Furthermore, the metabolomic analysis identified 15 and 5 key differential SPT-associated metabolites in the liver and hypothalamus, respectively. Conclusion: This study suggests that SGHWT ameliorates chronic unpredictable mild stress-induced depression-like behaviors, by the involvement of amino acids, glycerophospholipids, energy metabolism, and the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway. Highlights: 1) Shuganheweitang was derived from the TCM herbal formula Sinisan. 2) SGHWT treatment reverses depression-like behaviors in CUMS-induced rats. 3) The mechanism of SGHWT on depression by the liver and hypothalamus metabolomics. 4) SGHWT regulates amino acids, glycerophospholipids, and energy metabolism. 5) SGHWT exerts antidepressant effects through the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway.

The Role of Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Sensor Protein CREB3L2 in the Development of Tissues and Tumors

The endoplasmic reticulum plays an extremely important role in the process of cellular protein secretion.The cyclic AMP-responsive element-binding protein 3(CREB3)transcription factor family is closely associated with the secretion and transport of proteins within the endoplasmic reticulum.As a member of the CREB3 transcription factor family,cyclic AMP-responsive element-binding protein 3-like protein 2(CREB3L2)stands out as a non-classical sensor within the endoplasmic reticulum.CREB3L2 can detect and regulate endoplasmic reticulum pressure,exert control over the processes of protein transport and secretion,participate in the development of tumor cells,and is also closely linked to the development of certain human tissues and organs.This article aims to review the role of CREB3L2 in tissue development and disease,shedding light on the related mechanisms of CREB3L2 in cancer development.The goal is to provide insights and directions for further analysis of CREB3L2.

Na_(2)CO_(3)、NaHCO_(3)与稀盐酸反应实验装置的新设计

针对教材中Na_(2)CO_(3)、NaHCO_(3)与稀盐酸的反应装置的不足之处,利用一次性注射器、具支试管、小气球等对实验装置进行了改进。新设计的实验装置简约,易于安装,可操作性强,完善了实验方法,解决了原实验存在的一些问题,有助于提高教学质量。

骨髓间充质干细胞外泌体联合茶多酚治疗大鼠脊髓缺血再灌注损伤

背景:研究表明,抑制内质网应激所致的细胞凋亡能够挽救神经部分功能。茶多酚能抑制内质网应激,但是存在生物利用率差不易透血脑屏障等问题,结合外泌体靶向脊髓修复及高效载药,理论上两者结合能够发挥更优的脊髓保护效能。目的:探讨茶多酚联合骨髓间充质干细胞外泌体对脊髓缺血再灌注损伤大鼠神经功能及内质网应激的影响。方法:SD雄性大鼠50只,随机分为假手术组、模型组、茶多酚组、外泌体组、联合治疗组,每组10只,除假手术组外,其余4组制作脊髓缺血再灌注损伤模型,术后2 h经尾静脉注射生理盐水、外泌体、茶多酚、茶多酚+骨髓间充质干细胞外泌体混合液;脊髓损伤后7,14,28 d进行BBB神经功能评分,脊髓损伤后14 d,取脊髓组织进行苏木精-伊红染色、尼氏染色、ATF6和GADD153内质网应激标志物免疫荧光染色。结果与结论:①神经功能评分:与假手术组比较,模型组、外泌体组、茶多酚组、联合治疗组神经功能评分均不同程度下降,术后14 d联合治疗组神经功能评分优于茶多酚组、外泌体组、模型组(P<0.05),术后28 d后联合治疗组神经功能评分优于模型组和茶多酚组(P<0.05);②苏木精-伊红染色和尼氏染色显示:模型组大鼠神经元细胞数量减少,脊髓损伤区域内大量空洞坏死及瘢痕增生,茶多酚组、外泌体组、联合治疗组神经元数量和周边空洞坏死有不同程度改善,联合治疗组改善最为明显;③内质网应激相关蛋白ATF6、GADD153表达:术后14 d联合治疗组GADD153表达低于模型组和茶多酚组(P<0.05),联合治疗组ATF6表达低于模型组、外泌体组和茶多酚组(P<0.05);④结果表明:茶多酚联合骨髓间充质干细胞外泌体能改善脊髓缺血再灌注损伤大鼠的神经功能,可能与抑制内质网应激相关蛋白ATF6、GADD153表达有关。

二氢杨梅素对高糖刺激下心肌细胞坏死性凋亡的影响

目的探究二氢杨梅素(DHY)对高糖刺激下心肌细胞损伤的影响。方法原代心肌细胞用DHY(80μmol/L预处理4 h,用正常葡萄糖(NG)5.5 mmol/L或高糖(HG)33.3 mmol/L刺激48 h。随后利用MTT法评估细胞活性,测定乳酸脱氢酶(LDH)评估细胞损伤程度,二氢乙锭(DHE)和MitoSOX染色评估氧化应激水平,蛋白印迹和免疫荧光检测受体相互作用蛋白激酶3(RIPK3)蛋白表达,原位末端转移酶标记(TUNEL)法检测心肌细胞凋亡程度。结果与HG组相比,DHY显著增强高糖刺激下心肌细胞活性(P=0.003),减少LDH释放(P=0.001),减弱DHE和MitoSOX染色荧光强度,显著抑制RIPK3蛋白表达(P<0.01),减少TUNEL染色阳性细胞数量(P<0.01)。结论DHY增强高糖刺激下心肌细胞活性,减轻损伤程度,可能与DHY抑制氧化应激和减弱坏死性凋亡有关。

衔接蛋白失能同源物2通过抑制NOD样受体热蛋白结构域相关蛋白3对结核性胸膜炎大鼠炎症和氧化应激的影响

目的:探讨衔接蛋白失能同源物2(DAB2)抑制NOD样受体热蛋白结构域相关蛋白3(NLRP3)对结核性胸膜炎大鼠炎症和氧化应激的影响。方法:按照随机数字法将60只SPF级雄性SD大鼠分为四组,每组40只。除正常对照组外,结核性胸膜炎组、DAB2组和pcDNA-NLRP3组进行建模处理,以第2天是否抽出胸腔积液为模型建立成功。正常对照组不注射结核分枝杆菌H37RV悬液,DAB2组建模后第2天静脉注射AAV9-DAB2质粒,每天1次,连续注射7 d,DAB2+pcDNA-NLRP3组在注射AAV9-DAB2质粒500μg/L的同时注射pcDNA-NLRP380μl,正常对照组和结核性胸膜炎组的大鼠尾静脉注射0.9%氯化钠溶液。进行各组呼吸功能指标测定,收集胸腔积液,记录积液量,观察3、5、7 d的胸腔积液粘连性情况,HE染色观察胸膜组织病理学情况,Western blot检测胸膜组织中肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)、白细胞介素-8(IL-8)、基质金属蛋白酶1(MMP-1)和MMP-9蛋白表达,荧光探针DCFH-DA分析检测活性氧(ROS)的水平。结果:与正常组相比,结核性胸膜炎组的大鼠的胸腔积液和胸膜厚度明显增加,用力肺活量(FVC)、最大呼气流量(PEF)、用力呼气容积(FEV)0.3和FEV0.3/FVC显著降低,TNF-α、IL-8、MMP-1和MMP-9蛋白表达显著升高,基质金属蛋白酶抑制剂(TIMP-1)蛋白表达显著降低,丙二醛(MDA)水平升高,超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)水平降低,ROS累积量明显升高(均P<0.001);与结核性胸膜炎组相比,DAB2组大鼠胸腔积液和胸膜厚度显著降低,FVC、PEF、FEV0.3和FEV0.3/FVC明显升高,DAB2组大鼠胸膜组织中的TNF-α、IL-8、MMP-1和MMP-9蛋白表达明显降低,TIMP-1水平明显升高,MDA水平降低,SOD水平升高,ROS累积量明显降低(均P<0.001);与DAB2组相比,DAB2+pcDNA-NLRP3组大鼠胸腔积液和胸膜厚度明显升高,FVC、PEF、FEV0.3和FEV0.3/FVC明显降低,DAB2+pcDNA-NLRP3组的TNF-α、IL-8、MMP-1和MMP-9蛋白表达明显升高,TIMP-1蛋白表达显著降低,MDA水平明显升高,SOD水平显著降低,ROS累积量显著升高(均P<0.001),各组大鼠在3、5、7 d的胸腔积液粘连性评分比较采用重复测量设计的方差分析,结果显示,不同时间点的胸腔积液粘连性评分比较差异具有统计学意义(均P<0.001);各组胸腔积液粘连性评分比较差异具有统计学意义(均P<0.001);各组胸腔积液粘连性评分变化趋势比较差异有统计学意义(均P<0.001);与模型组相比,DAB2组大鼠的胸膜内和肺间质内血管充血症状减轻,有少量的纤维组织增生,上皮样细胞团以及凝固型坏死也明显减少,淋巴细胞和中性粒细胞浸润也明显减少;与DAB2组相比,DAB2+pcDNA-NLRP3组大鼠的胸膜内和肺间质内血管充血症状加重,出现的纤维组织增生,上皮样细胞团以及凝固型坏死也明显增多,淋巴细胞和中性粒细胞浸润也明显增加。结论:DAB2通过抑制NLRP3的活性促进胸腔积液的吸收,降低胸膜厚度和粘连发生率,降低炎症反应和氧化应激水平,缓解结核性胸膜炎的进展。

柚皮素对肺结核大鼠肺组织损伤的影响及其机制

目的探究柚皮素(NAR)对肺结核(PTB)大鼠肺组织损伤的影响及其机制。方法120只大鼠分为对照组(control)、模型组(PTB)、柚皮素低[25 mg/(kg·d)]、中[50 mg/(kg·d)]、高剂量[100 mg/(kg·d)]组和柚皮素高剂量+Colivelin[信号转导与转录激活因子3(STAT3)激活剂]组(NAR-H+Colivelin),每组20只。计算肺组织湿重/干重(W/D)比值;ELISA法检测干扰素-γ(IFN-γ)、白细胞介素-6(IL-6)、肿瘤坏死因子α(TNF-α)、白细胞介素-1β(IL-1β)、丙二醛(MDA)、超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)和谷胱甘肽过氧化物酶(GSH-Px)水平。苏木素-伊红(HE)染色观察肺组织病理变化;免疫组化检测α-平滑肌肌动蛋白(α-SMA)表达;Western blot检测IL-6和STAT3蛋白表达。结果与control组相比,PTB组肺组织损伤严重,肺泡结构紊乱、塌陷,有大量炎症细胞浸润,肺间质充血增厚;W/D比值、IL-6、IL-1β、TNF-α和IFN-γ、MDA水平及α-SMA、IL-6表达和STAT3磷酸化水平均增加(P<0.05),SOD和GSH-Px水平均降低(P<0.05)。与PTB组相比,NAR-L组、NAR-M组和NAR-H组大鼠肺组织损伤程度及炎症细胞浸润减轻;W/D比值、IL-6、IL-1β、TNF-α和IFN-γ、MDA水平及α-SMA、IL-6表达和STAT3磷酸化水平剂量依赖性降低(均P<0.05),SOD和GSH-Px水平剂量依赖性增加(均P<0.05)。Colivelin逆转了柚皮素对PTB大鼠肺组织损伤的保护作用(P<0.05)。结论柚皮素可能通过抑制IL-6/STAT3信号通路激活,改善肺结核大鼠肺组织损伤。

应用SSH技术研究NaHCO_3胁迫下柽柳基因的表达

以NaHCO3 胁迫紫杆柽柳 (Tamarixandrossowii)cDNA为试验方 (tester) ,正常生长紫杆柽柳cDNA为驱动方(driver) ,应用SSH技术研究胁迫下柽柳基因的表达。经Northern杂交检测 ,共获得 36个盐胁迫应答基因。Blastx分析表明 ,它们编码的蛋白与下列蛋白同源 :抗氧化酶CAT和PRDX ;海藻糖磷酸酶 (trehalosephosphatase) ,该酶与海藻糖合成相关 ;多种调控蛋白 ,例如bZIP转录因子、MADS box蛋白、富含甘氨酸RNA结合蛋白 (glycine richRNA bindingproteins)、CCCH型锌指蛋白、F box蛋白等等 ;早期光诱导蛋白 (earlylight inducedprotein) ,该蛋白可以保护和 /或修复由胁迫引起的植物光合元件 (photosyntheticapparatus)损伤 ;半胱氨酸蛋白酶 (cysteineproteinase)和VPE(vacuolarprocessingenzyme) ,它们在植物细胞的死亡过程中起作用 ;以及脂质转移蛋白前体 (lipidtransferproteinprecursor)、聚合泛素 (polyubiquitin)、查尔酮合成酶、谷胱甘肽转移酶、NADP IDH、盐诱导SI2蛋白、OEE1等蛋白。在获得的 36个基因中 ,3个基因编码的蛋白分别与 3个推定 (putative)的蛋白即HAK2 (K+ transporter)、钙结合蛋白和RNA结合蛋白具有同源性 ;同时 ,发现 6个盐胁迫应答的新序列。