Ramulus Cinnamomi （RC）, a traditional Chinese herb, has been used to attenuate inflammatory responses. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of RC extract on lipopolysaccharide （LPS）-induced neur...Ramulus Cinnamomi （RC）, a traditional Chinese herb, has been used to attenuate inflammatory responses. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of RC extract on lipopolysaccharide （LPS）-induced neuroinflammation in BV2 microglial cells and the underlying mechanisms involved. BV2 cells were incubated with normal medium （control group）, LPS, LPS plus 30 pg/mL RC extract, or LPS plus 100 pg/mL RC extract. The BV2 cell morphology was observed under an optical microscope and cell viability was detected by MTT assay. Nitric oxide level in BV2 cells was detected using Griess regents, and the levels of interleukin-6, interleukin-1 β, and tumor necrosis factor u in BV2 cells were determined by ELISA. The expression levels of cyclooxygenase-2, Toll-like receptor 4 and myeloid differentiation factor 88 proteins were detected by western blot assay. Compared with the LPS group, both 30 and 100 μg/mL RC extract had no significant effect on the viability of BV2 cells. The levels of nitric oxide, interleukin-6, interleukin-1β and tumor necrosis factor ct in BV2 cells were all significantly increased after LPS induction, and the levels were significantly reversed after treatment with 30 and 100 μg/mL RC extract. Furthermore, RC extract significantly inhibited the protein expression levels of cyclooxygenase-2, Toll-like receptor 4 and myeloid differentiation factor 88 in LPS-induced BV2 cells. Our findings suggest that RC extract alleviates neuroinflammation by downregulating the TLR4/MyD88 signaling pathway.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the clinical efficacy of dexmedetomidine in the regulation of TLR4/My D88/NF-κB in the prevention of paroxysmal sympathetic over-excitation (PSH) in patients with severe head injury. Methods:...Objective:To investigate the clinical efficacy of dexmedetomidine in the regulation of TLR4/My D88/NF-κB in the prevention of paroxysmal sympathetic over-excitation (PSH) in patients with severe head injury. Methods:One hundred patients with severe head injury who were admitted to our hospital from September 2016 to May 2019 were enrolled. The randomized digital table method was divided into 50 cases in the study group and the control group. Patients in the study group were given dexmedetomidine at a dose of 1.0 μg/kg before anesthesia induction, followed by infusion at 0.4 μg / (kg·h), and the control group was injected with the same amount of normal saline. The incidence of PSH, clinical symptoms, imaging findings, mechanical ventilation time, tracheal intubation/incision duration, ICU hospitalization time, total length of hospital stay, and GCS scores three months after discharge were compared between the two groups. At the same time, the fluorescence intensity, TLR4, NF-κB expression level and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) expression levels in peripheral blood CD14+ monocytes of the two groups were detected. Results:The incidence of PSH was significantly lower in the study group than in the control group at 7 and 3 months (P<0.05). The total length of hospital stay, duration of ICU hospitalization, intraoperative tracheotomy, and mechanical ventilation time were significantly lower in the study group than in the control group. And the GCS score was higher than the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). In addition, the imaging results showed that there were some differences in the location of imaging lesions between the two groups. The proportion of lesions in the ventricular system and surrounding areas was higher in the control group than in the study group (P<0.05). And the T14-T3 CD14+ PBMC MyD88 fluorescence intensity, TLR4 and NK-κB positive expression rate were significantly higher than those of T0 (P<0.05), but the MyD88 fluorescence intensity, TLR4 and NK-κB positive expression rate in the study group were significantly lower than those in the control group at T1~T3 (P<0.05). The levels of serum TNF-α in T1~T3 groups were significantly higher than those in T0 (P<0.05), but the levels of serum TNF-α in T1~T3 in the study group were significantly lower than those in the control group (P< 0.05). Conclusions:Dexmedetomidine can reduce the oxidative stress response in patients with severe head injury by inhibiting TLR4/My D88/NF-κB signaling pathway, thus effectively reducing the risk of PSH and improving the prognosis of patients.展开更多
目的:研究安子合剂对抗磷脂抗体(APA)阳性流产小鼠Toll样受体4(TLR4)/髓样分化因子88(My D88)/核因子κB(NF-κB)信号通路的影响,探讨其抗APA阳性流产作用机制。方法:将BALB/c小鼠(♀)随机分为空白对照组、模型组、阿司匹林组(阳性对照,...目的:研究安子合剂对抗磷脂抗体(APA)阳性流产小鼠Toll样受体4(TLR4)/髓样分化因子88(My D88)/核因子κB(NF-κB)信号通路的影响,探讨其抗APA阳性流产作用机制。方法:将BALB/c小鼠(♀)随机分为空白对照组、模型组、阿司匹林组(阳性对照,0.019 5 g/kg)和安子合剂低、中、高剂量组(37.7、75.4、150.8 g/kg,以生药计),每组10只。除空白对照组外,其余各组小鼠均以人β2-糖蛋白Ⅰ为诱导剂建立APA阳性流产模型。从妊娠第1天起,各给药组小鼠ig相应药物,空白对照组和模型组小鼠ig等体积生理盐水,每天1次,连续9 d。分别采用实时荧光定量聚合酶链反应法和免疫组化法测定胎盘组织TLR4、髓样分化蛋白2(MD2)、My D88、NF-κB m RNA及其蛋白表达水平。结果:与空白对照组比较,模型组小鼠胎盘组织TLR4、MD2、My D88、NF-κB m RNA及其蛋白表达水平均显著升高(P<0.01)。与模型组比较,阿司匹林组和安子合剂低、中剂量组小鼠胎盘组织TLR4、MD2、My D88 m RNA及其蛋白表达水平,安子合剂高剂量组小鼠胎盘组织TLR4蛋白表达水平,以及各给药组小鼠胎盘组织NF-κB蛋白表达水平均显著降低(P<0.05或P<0.01);安子合剂低剂量组小鼠胎盘组织TLR4、MD2 m RNA表达水平和MD2、My D88蛋白表达水平较阿司匹林组更低(P<0.05或P<0.01)。结论:安子合剂可抑制APA阳性流产小鼠TLR4/My D88/NF-κB信号通路转导,这可能是其抗APA阳性流产的作用机制之一。展开更多
[Objectives]To conduct bioinformatic analysis and experimental verification of Qingjie Huagong Decoction(QJHGD)on caerulein-induced inflammatory response in severe acute pancreatitis(SAP)model rats based on TLR4/NF-κ...[Objectives]To conduct bioinformatic analysis and experimental verification of Qingjie Huagong Decoction(QJHGD)on caerulein-induced inflammatory response in severe acute pancreatitis(SAP)model rats based on TLR4/NF-κB/MyD88 pathway.[Methods]The effective component groups and potential targets of QJHGD were collected by the network pharmacology method.A drug-component-target network was constructed.The GO and KEGG of targets were enriched and analyzed with the aid of Metascape database,and the target pathway related to SAP inflammation was screened.The SAP rat model was established by caerulein combined with lipopolysaccharide,and QJHGD was intragastrically administered.Pancreatic tissue was observed by HE staining.In addition,enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and immunohistochemistry were used to verify the anti-inflammatory effect of QJHGD on SAP rats and its regulatory effect on TLR4/NF-κB/MyD88 target pathway.[Results]A total of 105 active components of QJHGD and 148 key targets of SAP were predicted and screened;KEGG was enriched in 320 different pathways including toll-like receptor and NF-κB classical pathways.Animal experiment verified that QJHGD reduced serum amylase,serum lipase activity,IL-6,TNF-αlevels in SAP rats;HE staining showed the effect of QJHGD on the pathological changes of pancreas,and QJHGD inhibited the positive expression of key proteins of TLR4,NF-κB and MyD88 in the inflammatory transduction pathway.[Conclusions]The mechanism of QJHGD improving pancreatic injury in SAP rats may be related to down-regulating the expression of key proteins in the TLR4/NF-κB/MyD88 pathway.展开更多
目的:观察青藤碱(SN)对脂多糖(LPS)诱导的类风湿关节炎(RA)患者外周血单核细胞TLR4/My D88/NF-κB m RNA及蛋白表达的影响。方法:采用活动期RA患者外周血进行单核细胞的分离培养,并与健康志愿者做对照。分为健康对照组、RA对照组、RA+LP...目的:观察青藤碱(SN)对脂多糖(LPS)诱导的类风湿关节炎(RA)患者外周血单核细胞TLR4/My D88/NF-κB m RNA及蛋白表达的影响。方法:采用活动期RA患者外周血进行单核细胞的分离培养,并与健康志愿者做对照。分为健康对照组、RA对照组、RA+LPS组,SN低剂量组,SN高剂量组及TAK-242组进行观察。采用RT-PCR法及Western blot法检测各组TLR4、My D88及NF-κB m RNA及蛋白的表达。结果:RA对照组TLR4、My D88及NF-κB m RNA及蛋白表达均明显高于健康对照组(P<0.01);RA+LPS组均明显高于RA对照组(P<0.01);SN低剂量组、SN高剂量组均明显低于RA+LPS组(P<0.01),且SN不同剂量组之间差异有统计学意义(P<0.01)。结论:SN可有效抑制LPS诱导的单核细胞TLR4、My D88及NF-κBm RNA及蛋白的表达,其对RA的治疗作用可能与抑制TLR4/My D88/NF-κB信号通路介导的炎症反应有关。展开更多
Blautia has attracted attention because of its potential efficacy in ameliorating host energy metabolism and inflammation.This study aims to investigate the influences of Blautia producta D4 on colitis induced by dext...Blautia has attracted attention because of its potential efficacy in ameliorating host energy metabolism and inflammation.This study aims to investigate the influences of Blautia producta D4 on colitis induced by dextran sulfate sodium(DSS)and to reveal the underlying mechanisms.Results showed that B.producta D4 intervention significantly relieved body weight loss,and suppressed the elevation of pro-inflammatory cytokines(including interleukin-6(IL-6),tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),and interleukin-1β(IL-1β))and excessive oxidative stress(myeloperoxidease(MPO)activity,superoxide dismutase(SOD)activity,glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px)activity,and malondialdehyde(MDA)level)in colitis mice.Moreover,the concentrations of tight junction proteins(occludin,claudin-1,and ZO-1)related to the intestinal barrier were obviously elevated,and colitis-related TLR4/NF-κB pathway activation was remarkably inhibited after B.producta D4 intervention.The intestinal microbial disorder was evidently ameliorated by increasing the relative abundance of Clostridium sensu stricto 1,Bifidobacterium,GCA-900066225,Enterorhabdus,and reducing the relative abundance of Lachnospiraceae NK4A136 group.In conclusion,oral administration of B.producta D4 could ameliorate DSS-induced colitis by suppressing inflammatory responses,maintaining the intestinal barrier,inhibiting TLR4/NF-κB pathway,and regulating intestinal microbiota balance.These results are conducive to accelerate the development of B.producta D4 as a functional probiotic for colitis.展开更多
Previous studies have shown that trans fatty acids(TFA) are associated with several chronic diseases,the gut microbiota is directly influenced by dietary components and linked to chronic diseases.Our research investig...Previous studies have shown that trans fatty acids(TFA) are associated with several chronic diseases,the gut microbiota is directly influenced by dietary components and linked to chronic diseases.Our research investigated the effects of elaidic acid(EA),a typical TFA,on the gut microbiota to understand the underlying mechanisms of TFA-related chronic diseases.16S rDNA gene sequencing on faecal samples from Sprague-Dawley rats were performed to explore the composition change of the gut microbiota by EA gavage for 4 weeks.The results showed that the intake of EA increased the abundance of well-documented harmful bacteria,such as Proteobacteria,Anaerotruncus,Oscillibacter and Desulfovibrionaceae.Plus,EA induced translocation of lipopolysaccharides(LPS) and the above pathogenic bacteria,disrupted the intestinal barrier,led to gut-liver axis derangement and TLR4 pathway activation in the liver.Overall,EA induced intestinal barrier damage and regulated TLR4-MyD88-NF-κB/MAPK pathways in the liver of SD rats,leading to the activation of NLRP3 inflammasome and inflammatory liver damage.展开更多
Parkinson’s disease(PD)is the second most common neurodegenerative disease,but none of the current treatments for PD can halt the progress of the disease due to the limited understanding of the pathogenesis.In PD dev...Parkinson’s disease(PD)is the second most common neurodegenerative disease,but none of the current treatments for PD can halt the progress of the disease due to the limited understanding of the pathogenesis.In PD development,the communication between the brain and the gastrointestinal system influenced by gut microbiota is known as microbiota-gut-brain axis.However,the explicit mechanisms of microbiota dysbiosis in PD development have not been well elucidated yet.FLZ,a novel squamosamide derivative,has been proved to be effective in many PD models and is undergoing the phase I clinical trial to treat PD in China.Moreover,our previous pharmacokinetic study revealed that gut microbiota could regulate the absorption of FLZ in vivo.The aims of our study were to assess the protective effects of FLZ treatment on PD and to further explore the underlying microbiota-related mechanisms of PD by using FLZ as a tool.In the current study,chronic oral administration of rotenone was utilized to induce a mouse model to mimic the pathological process of PD.Here we revealed that FLZ treatment alleviated gastrointestinal dysfunctions,motor symptoms,and dopaminergic neuron death in rotenone-challenged mice.16 S rRNA sequencing found that PD-related microbiota alterations induced by rotenone were reversed by FLZ treatment.Remarkably,FLZ administration attenuated intestinal inflammation and gut barrier destruction,which subsequently inhibited systemic inflammation.Eventually,FLZ treatment restored blood-brain barrier structure and suppressed neuroinflammation by inhibiting the activation of astrocytes and microglia in the substantia nigra(SN).Further mechanistic research demonstrated that FLZ treatment suppressed the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB pathway both in the SN and colon.Collectively,FLZ treatment ameliorates microbiota dysbiosis to protect the PD model via inhibiting TLR4 pathway,which contributes to one of the underlying mechanisms beneath its neuroprotective effects.Our research also supports the importance of microbiota-gut-brain axis in PD pathogenesis,suggesting its potential role as a novel therapeutic target for PD treatment.展开更多
基金supported by a grant from the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81473383a grant from the Medical and Health Innovation Project of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences,No.2016-I2M-3-007a grant from Key Project of New-Drugs Creation of Science and Technology of China,No.2012ZX09103101-078 and 2017ZX09101003-003-019
文摘Ramulus Cinnamomi （RC）, a traditional Chinese herb, has been used to attenuate inflammatory responses. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of RC extract on lipopolysaccharide （LPS）-induced neuroinflammation in BV2 microglial cells and the underlying mechanisms involved. BV2 cells were incubated with normal medium （control group）, LPS, LPS plus 30 pg/mL RC extract, or LPS plus 100 pg/mL RC extract. The BV2 cell morphology was observed under an optical microscope and cell viability was detected by MTT assay. Nitric oxide level in BV2 cells was detected using Griess regents, and the levels of interleukin-6, interleukin-1 β, and tumor necrosis factor u in BV2 cells were determined by ELISA. The expression levels of cyclooxygenase-2, Toll-like receptor 4 and myeloid differentiation factor 88 proteins were detected by western blot assay. Compared with the LPS group, both 30 and 100 μg/mL RC extract had no significant effect on the viability of BV2 cells. The levels of nitric oxide, interleukin-6, interleukin-1β and tumor necrosis factor ct in BV2 cells were all significantly increased after LPS induction, and the levels were significantly reversed after treatment with 30 and 100 μg/mL RC extract. Furthermore, RC extract significantly inhibited the protein expression levels of cyclooxygenase-2, Toll-like receptor 4 and myeloid differentiation factor 88 in LPS-induced BV2 cells. Our findings suggest that RC extract alleviates neuroinflammation by downregulating the TLR4/MyD88 signaling pathway.
基金Nanchong city school cooperative research project in 2018(No.18SXHZ0445).
文摘Objective:To investigate the clinical efficacy of dexmedetomidine in the regulation of TLR4/My D88/NF-κB in the prevention of paroxysmal sympathetic over-excitation (PSH) in patients with severe head injury. Methods:One hundred patients with severe head injury who were admitted to our hospital from September 2016 to May 2019 were enrolled. The randomized digital table method was divided into 50 cases in the study group and the control group. Patients in the study group were given dexmedetomidine at a dose of 1.0 μg/kg before anesthesia induction, followed by infusion at 0.4 μg / (kg·h), and the control group was injected with the same amount of normal saline. The incidence of PSH, clinical symptoms, imaging findings, mechanical ventilation time, tracheal intubation/incision duration, ICU hospitalization time, total length of hospital stay, and GCS scores three months after discharge were compared between the two groups. At the same time, the fluorescence intensity, TLR4, NF-κB expression level and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) expression levels in peripheral blood CD14+ monocytes of the two groups were detected. Results:The incidence of PSH was significantly lower in the study group than in the control group at 7 and 3 months (P<0.05). The total length of hospital stay, duration of ICU hospitalization, intraoperative tracheotomy, and mechanical ventilation time were significantly lower in the study group than in the control group. And the GCS score was higher than the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). In addition, the imaging results showed that there were some differences in the location of imaging lesions between the two groups. The proportion of lesions in the ventricular system and surrounding areas was higher in the control group than in the study group (P<0.05). And the T14-T3 CD14+ PBMC MyD88 fluorescence intensity, TLR4 and NK-κB positive expression rate were significantly higher than those of T0 (P<0.05), but the MyD88 fluorescence intensity, TLR4 and NK-κB positive expression rate in the study group were significantly lower than those in the control group at T1~T3 (P<0.05). The levels of serum TNF-α in T1~T3 groups were significantly higher than those in T0 (P<0.05), but the levels of serum TNF-α in T1~T3 in the study group were significantly lower than those in the control group (P< 0.05). Conclusions:Dexmedetomidine can reduce the oxidative stress response in patients with severe head injury by inhibiting TLR4/My D88/NF-κB signaling pathway, thus effectively reducing the risk of PSH and improving the prognosis of patients.
文摘目的:研究安子合剂对抗磷脂抗体(APA)阳性流产小鼠Toll样受体4(TLR4)/髓样分化因子88(My D88)/核因子κB(NF-κB)信号通路的影响,探讨其抗APA阳性流产作用机制。方法:将BALB/c小鼠(♀)随机分为空白对照组、模型组、阿司匹林组(阳性对照,0.019 5 g/kg)和安子合剂低、中、高剂量组(37.7、75.4、150.8 g/kg,以生药计),每组10只。除空白对照组外,其余各组小鼠均以人β2-糖蛋白Ⅰ为诱导剂建立APA阳性流产模型。从妊娠第1天起,各给药组小鼠ig相应药物,空白对照组和模型组小鼠ig等体积生理盐水,每天1次,连续9 d。分别采用实时荧光定量聚合酶链反应法和免疫组化法测定胎盘组织TLR4、髓样分化蛋白2(MD2)、My D88、NF-κB m RNA及其蛋白表达水平。结果:与空白对照组比较,模型组小鼠胎盘组织TLR4、MD2、My D88、NF-κB m RNA及其蛋白表达水平均显著升高(P<0.01)。与模型组比较,阿司匹林组和安子合剂低、中剂量组小鼠胎盘组织TLR4、MD2、My D88 m RNA及其蛋白表达水平,安子合剂高剂量组小鼠胎盘组织TLR4蛋白表达水平,以及各给药组小鼠胎盘组织NF-κB蛋白表达水平均显著降低(P<0.05或P<0.01);安子合剂低剂量组小鼠胎盘组织TLR4、MD2 m RNA表达水平和MD2、My D88蛋白表达水平较阿司匹林组更低(P<0.05或P<0.01)。结论:安子合剂可抑制APA阳性流产小鼠TLR4/My D88/NF-κB信号通路转导,这可能是其抗APA阳性流产的作用机制之一。
基金Supported by Project of National Natural Science Foundation of China(8216150526)Natural Scienceof Guangxi(2020GXNSFAA297062)+1 种基金SAP Early TCM and Western Medicine Treatment Program of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Promotion and Application Project(S2019021)Project of Guangxi Graduate Education Innovation(YCBXJ2021010&YCBXJ2021009)。
文摘[Objectives]To conduct bioinformatic analysis and experimental verification of Qingjie Huagong Decoction(QJHGD)on caerulein-induced inflammatory response in severe acute pancreatitis(SAP)model rats based on TLR4/NF-κB/MyD88 pathway.[Methods]The effective component groups and potential targets of QJHGD were collected by the network pharmacology method.A drug-component-target network was constructed.The GO and KEGG of targets were enriched and analyzed with the aid of Metascape database,and the target pathway related to SAP inflammation was screened.The SAP rat model was established by caerulein combined with lipopolysaccharide,and QJHGD was intragastrically administered.Pancreatic tissue was observed by HE staining.In addition,enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and immunohistochemistry were used to verify the anti-inflammatory effect of QJHGD on SAP rats and its regulatory effect on TLR4/NF-κB/MyD88 target pathway.[Results]A total of 105 active components of QJHGD and 148 key targets of SAP were predicted and screened;KEGG was enriched in 320 different pathways including toll-like receptor and NF-κB classical pathways.Animal experiment verified that QJHGD reduced serum amylase,serum lipase activity,IL-6,TNF-αlevels in SAP rats;HE staining showed the effect of QJHGD on the pathological changes of pancreas,and QJHGD inhibited the positive expression of key proteins of TLR4,NF-κB and MyD88 in the inflammatory transduction pathway.[Conclusions]The mechanism of QJHGD improving pancreatic injury in SAP rats may be related to down-regulating the expression of key proteins in the TLR4/NF-κB/MyD88 pathway.
文摘目的:观察青藤碱(SN)对脂多糖(LPS)诱导的类风湿关节炎(RA)患者外周血单核细胞TLR4/My D88/NF-κB m RNA及蛋白表达的影响。方法:采用活动期RA患者外周血进行单核细胞的分离培养,并与健康志愿者做对照。分为健康对照组、RA对照组、RA+LPS组,SN低剂量组,SN高剂量组及TAK-242组进行观察。采用RT-PCR法及Western blot法检测各组TLR4、My D88及NF-κB m RNA及蛋白的表达。结果:RA对照组TLR4、My D88及NF-κB m RNA及蛋白表达均明显高于健康对照组(P<0.01);RA+LPS组均明显高于RA对照组(P<0.01);SN低剂量组、SN高剂量组均明显低于RA+LPS组(P<0.01),且SN不同剂量组之间差异有统计学意义(P<0.01)。结论:SN可有效抑制LPS诱导的单核细胞TLR4、My D88及NF-κBm RNA及蛋白的表达,其对RA的治疗作用可能与抑制TLR4/My D88/NF-κB信号通路介导的炎症反应有关。
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(31972086,32172173,32072197)Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province。
文摘Blautia has attracted attention because of its potential efficacy in ameliorating host energy metabolism and inflammation.This study aims to investigate the influences of Blautia producta D4 on colitis induced by dextran sulfate sodium(DSS)and to reveal the underlying mechanisms.Results showed that B.producta D4 intervention significantly relieved body weight loss,and suppressed the elevation of pro-inflammatory cytokines(including interleukin-6(IL-6),tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),and interleukin-1β(IL-1β))and excessive oxidative stress(myeloperoxidease(MPO)activity,superoxide dismutase(SOD)activity,glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px)activity,and malondialdehyde(MDA)level)in colitis mice.Moreover,the concentrations of tight junction proteins(occludin,claudin-1,and ZO-1)related to the intestinal barrier were obviously elevated,and colitis-related TLR4/NF-κB pathway activation was remarkably inhibited after B.producta D4 intervention.The intestinal microbial disorder was evidently ameliorated by increasing the relative abundance of Clostridium sensu stricto 1,Bifidobacterium,GCA-900066225,Enterorhabdus,and reducing the relative abundance of Lachnospiraceae NK4A136 group.In conclusion,oral administration of B.producta D4 could ameliorate DSS-induced colitis by suppressing inflammatory responses,maintaining the intestinal barrier,inhibiting TLR4/NF-κB pathway,and regulating intestinal microbiota balance.These results are conducive to accelerate the development of B.producta D4 as a functional probiotic for colitis.
基金supported by fund from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (32172322)Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation (ZR2023QC291)Shandong Traditional Chinese Medicine Technology Project (Q-2023130)。
文摘Previous studies have shown that trans fatty acids(TFA) are associated with several chronic diseases,the gut microbiota is directly influenced by dietary components and linked to chronic diseases.Our research investigated the effects of elaidic acid(EA),a typical TFA,on the gut microbiota to understand the underlying mechanisms of TFA-related chronic diseases.16S rDNA gene sequencing on faecal samples from Sprague-Dawley rats were performed to explore the composition change of the gut microbiota by EA gavage for 4 weeks.The results showed that the intake of EA increased the abundance of well-documented harmful bacteria,such as Proteobacteria,Anaerotruncus,Oscillibacter and Desulfovibrionaceae.Plus,EA induced translocation of lipopolysaccharides(LPS) and the above pathogenic bacteria,disrupted the intestinal barrier,led to gut-liver axis derangement and TLR4 pathway activation in the liver.Overall,EA induced intestinal barrier damage and regulated TLR4-MyD88-NF-κB/MAPK pathways in the liver of SD rats,leading to the activation of NLRP3 inflammasome and inflammatory liver damage.
基金supported by grants from National Sciences Foundation of China(81773718,81630097,and 81773589)The National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.SQ2018YFA090025-04)+3 种基金CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(No.2016-I2M-3e011,China)The Drug Innovation Major Project(2018ZX09711001-003-020,2018ZX09711001-003-005,and 2018ZX09711001-008-005,China)CAMS The Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2018RC350002,China)CAMS&PUMC Innovation Fund for Graduate(No.2019-1007-23,China)
文摘Parkinson’s disease(PD)is the second most common neurodegenerative disease,but none of the current treatments for PD can halt the progress of the disease due to the limited understanding of the pathogenesis.In PD development,the communication between the brain and the gastrointestinal system influenced by gut microbiota is known as microbiota-gut-brain axis.However,the explicit mechanisms of microbiota dysbiosis in PD development have not been well elucidated yet.FLZ,a novel squamosamide derivative,has been proved to be effective in many PD models and is undergoing the phase I clinical trial to treat PD in China.Moreover,our previous pharmacokinetic study revealed that gut microbiota could regulate the absorption of FLZ in vivo.The aims of our study were to assess the protective effects of FLZ treatment on PD and to further explore the underlying microbiota-related mechanisms of PD by using FLZ as a tool.In the current study,chronic oral administration of rotenone was utilized to induce a mouse model to mimic the pathological process of PD.Here we revealed that FLZ treatment alleviated gastrointestinal dysfunctions,motor symptoms,and dopaminergic neuron death in rotenone-challenged mice.16 S rRNA sequencing found that PD-related microbiota alterations induced by rotenone were reversed by FLZ treatment.Remarkably,FLZ administration attenuated intestinal inflammation and gut barrier destruction,which subsequently inhibited systemic inflammation.Eventually,FLZ treatment restored blood-brain barrier structure and suppressed neuroinflammation by inhibiting the activation of astrocytes and microglia in the substantia nigra(SN).Further mechanistic research demonstrated that FLZ treatment suppressed the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB pathway both in the SN and colon.Collectively,FLZ treatment ameliorates microbiota dysbiosis to protect the PD model via inhibiting TLR4 pathway,which contributes to one of the underlying mechanisms beneath its neuroprotective effects.Our research also supports the importance of microbiota-gut-brain axis in PD pathogenesis,suggesting its potential role as a novel therapeutic target for PD treatment.
