Effects of Estrogen Level on the Function of Vascular Endothelial Cells and Expression of Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule-1(?)

Objectives To ob-serve the effect of different estrogen levels on the secretory function of vascular endothelial cells of female rats, and study the effect of modulation of estrogen level on the expression of vascular cell adhesion molecule - 1 and the concentration of estrogen receptor in vascular endothelial cells. Methods Radioim-munology was used to measure the serum concentration of endothelin and PGI2, and copper - cadmium reduction was employed to measure the serum content of nitrogen monoxide. Radioligand binding and flowcy-tometry were used to measure the expression of estrogen receptor and vascular cell adhesion molecule (VCAM - 1) of vascular endothelial cells respectively. Results 1. The serum concentration of nitric oxide and PGI2 decreased when the ovaries of female rats were removed. In ovariectomized rats, given estrogen, the concentration rose ( P < 0. 05), but the plasma concentration of endothelin was adverse to it. 2. The concentration of estrogen receptor of vascular endothelial cells decreased remarkably when the ovaries of female rats were removed. When given estrogen, it increased. 3. The percent of expressed VCAM - 1 increased significantly after interleukin - 1βoperated on the cells, but 17 -βestradiol at 3 × 10-8 - 10-6 mol/l all decreased the percent. Conclusions Estrogen level can influence the secretion of nitrogen monoxide, PGI2 and endothlin of vascular endothelial cells, and also influence the concentration of estrogen receptor of vascular endothelial cells. 17 -β Estradiol at 3 × 10-8 -10-6 M can decrease the elevation of VCAM - 1 of vascular endothelial cells induced by interleukin - 1β.

Pingyangmycin-regulated Expressions of Adhesion Molecules in Human Venous Malformation Endothelial Cells

Pingyangmycin (bleomycin A5 hydrochloride,PYM) is one of the anti-neoplastic agents which have been commonly used to treat venous malformations.However,the underlying mechanism by which PYM treats venous malformations remains poorly understood.It was reported that venous endothelial cells could recruit neutrophils via adhesion molecules (E-selectin,ICAM-1,ICAM-3,VCAM-1) during the acute/chronic inflammation and subsequent histological fibrosis after sclerotherapy with PYM.This study explored if the expression of E-selectin,ICAM-1,ICAM-3 and VCAM-1 in human venous malformation endothelial cells could be affected by PYM.HVMECs were cultured from human venous malformation tissue.Expressions of E-selectin,ICAM-1,ICAM-3 and VCAM-1 on HVMECs in response to PYM were analyzed by cell ELISA.The relative levels of mRNA expression in the cells were semi-quantified.The results showed that PYM up-regulated the expressions of E-selectin,ICAM-3,VCAM-1 and ICAM-1 in both time-and concentration-dependent manner.Our findings suggested that PYM could induce the expression of adhesion molecules in HVMECs,which might be a possible mechanism by which sclerotherapy by intralesional injection of PYM treats venous malformations.

Ubiquitin Reduces Expression of Intercellular Adhesion Molecules and Tumor Necrosis Factor-α in Lung Tissue of Experimental Acute Lung Injury

Background Intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM-1) are two important cytokines in inflammatory response, which may induce rolling and adhesion of both leukocytes and lymphocytes, while modulating vascular permeability at the same time. These adhesion molecules usually serve as surrogate markers of activation and injury of vascular endothelial cells. Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) is a key factor to induce the expression and production of the above cell adhesion molecules. However, it remains to be elucidated whether exogenous ubiquitin exerts any effect on the cytokines in sepsis-induced ALI. Methods Sixty mice were devided randomly into five groups with twelve mice in each group, i.e. CLP group, SHAM group, UB1 group (10 mg/kg), UB2 group (5 mg/kg) and UB3 group(1 mg/kg). Mice of SHAM group underwent sham operation, and other four groups underwent CLP. Six hours after surgery, mice of three UB groups received ubiquitin by caudal vein injection while CLP and SHAM group received vehicle. Seven hours after surgery, blood and lungs of all mice were collected. ICAM-1, VCAM-1 and TNF-α level of 9% lung homogenate and serum TNF-α level were measured by ELISA. Results Pulmonary ICAM-1, VCAM-1 and TNF-α level of three UB groups were lower than CLP and SHAM group, and there were several comparisons with a statistically significant difference. Serum TNF-α level of three UB groups were slightly lower than CLP group, but far higher than SHAM group. Pulmonary ICAM-1 level, VCAM-1 level and serum TNF-α level of UB3 group were lower than UB1 and UB2 group, and there was a significant difference in VCAM-1 between UB3 and UB1 group. Pulmonary TNF-α level of UB3 group was slightly higher than UB1 and UB2 group.

Negative Association of Circulating MicroRNA-126 with High-sensitive C-reactive Protein and Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule-1 in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Background： Percutaneous coronary intervention （PCI） causes endothelial damage, resulting in an inflammatory response with elevation of markers such as high-sensitive C-reactive protein （hs-CRP） and vascular cell adhesion molecule-1（VCAM-1）, which are associated with restenosis after PCI. Evidence suggests that microRNA-126 （miR-126） plays an important role in vascular inflammation, but its correlation with PCl-mediated inflammation has not been investigated. In this study, we investigated the effect of PCI on circulating miR-126 and inflammation markers such as hs-CRP and VCAM-1. Methods： We enrolled 130 patients with coronary artery disease （CAD） in the Second Hospital of Jilin University from October 2015 to December 2015. Among them, 82 patients with CAD, defined as at least one major epicardial vessel with 〉70% stenosis who planned to undergo PCI, were divided into acute coronary syndrome （ACS） group （46 patients） and stable angina （SA） group （36 patients）. Forty-eight patients confirmed by coronary angiography without PCI were used as controls. The plasmas of all patients were collected prior to PCI and at 30 min, 24 h, and 72 h after PCI. The plasma VCAM-1 and hs-CRP were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and the miR-126 was evaluated by quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. Results： Plasma concentrations of hs-CRP and VCAM-I in patients with either ACS （n = 46） or SA （n = 36） were significantly higher than in controls （n = 48） （P 〈 0.01） prior to PCI, and increased further at 24 h and 72 h after PCI, compared with prior PCI. Moreover, VCAM-1 was positively correlated with balloon time and pressure. In contrast, the plasma concentration of miR-126 was significantly lower in patients with CAD than in controls, and further decreased with time post-PCl. A negative correlation was observed between miR-126 and hs-CRP and VCAM-1 at 72 h after PCI. Conclusion： There was a negative correlation of miR-126 with the PCI-induced markers of inflammation such as hs-CRP and VCAM-1.

急性冠脉综合征病人血清中E-选择素、可溶性细胞间粘附分子-1和可溶性血管细胞间粘附分子-1含量的变化

目的 :探讨急性冠脉综合征病人血中粘附分子表达在识别不稳定冠脉粥样硬化斑块中的作用。方法 :选取急性冠脉综合征病人 80例 ,其中急性心肌梗死病人 4 0例 ,不稳定心绞痛病人 4 0例 ,急性冠脉综合征病人经治疗 4个月后进行随访 ,同时选取正常对照 4 0例。采用酶联免疫法 (ELISA)测定血清中E -选择素、可溶性细胞间粘附分子 - 1(sICAM - 1)和可溶性血管细胞间粘附分子 - 1(sVCAM - 1)的水平。结果 :外周血中E -选择素、sICAM- 1、sVCAM - 1水平在急性心肌梗死组、不稳定心绞痛组显著高于对照组 ,除sVCAM - 1外在随访时明显降低。结论 :外周血中E -选择素、sICAM - 1的水平可能作为诊断和预测急性冠脉综合征发生的敏感指标 。

Change of hs-CRP,sVCAM-1,NT-proBNP levels in patients with pregnancy-induced hypertension after therapy with magnesium sulfate and nifudipine

Objective:To investigate the change of the hs-CRP,sVC AM-1,NT-proBNP levels of the patients with pregnancy-induced hypertension(PIH) syndrome.Methods:A total of 200 patients with PIH were divided into mild,moderate and severe group,and 50 healthy pregnancy patients served as the control group.The serum sVCAM-1 levels were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay,hs-CRP were detected by immunity transmission turbidity,and NT-proBNP levels were determined by the colloidal gold method.Patients were treated with magnesium sulfate and nifudipine and the contrastive analysis was performed before and after treatment.And the pathological changes in placental of PIH patients were delected by hematoxylin-eosin staining at the same time.Results:The hs-CRP,sVCAM-l,NT-proBNP levels of patients in the mild, moderate and severe PHI group were significantly higher than that in the control group(P<0.05). The hs-CKP,sVCAM-l,NT-proBNP levels in the severe group were significantly higher than the mild group and the moderate group,the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).The hsCRP,sVCAM-l,NT-proBNP of the moderate group were significantly higher than the mild group(P<0.05).There was a positive correlation between hs-CRP,sVCAM-1,NT-proBNP expression levels and the degree of the PIH.The expression of hs-CRP,sVCAM-1,NT-proBNP levels of the moderate and the severe group were significantly decreased(P<0.05).The number of placental villi and interstitial blood vessel in the moderate and severe PIH group were significantly less than the control group(P<0.05).Conclusions:The increased levels of serum hs-CRP,sVCAM-1, NT-proBNP may be involved in the process of vascular endothelial cell injury of the PIH,and the hs-CRP,sVCAM-1,NT-proBNP can be used as the auxiliary index for diagnosis of PIH and determination of PIH severity.

Involvement of Activation of C-Met Signaling Pathway in CD151-induced HUVECs Angiogenesis

CD151 is a member of the tetraspanin family that is implicated as a promoter of pathological or physiological angiogenesis. C-Met is expressed on a variety of cells including vascular endothelial cells（VECs） and up-regulated during angiogenesis. In this study, we investigated whether CD151 regulated migration, proliferation, tube formation and angiogenesis of human umbilical VECs（HUVECs） with activation of C-Met. Moreover, we studied whether CD151 could affect the angiogenic molecules such as nitric oxide（NO）, vascular cell adhesion molecule-1（VCAM-1） and vascular endothelial growth factor（VEGF）. The expression of CD151 was determined by Western blotting. The cell proliferation assay was performed using the cell counting kit-8（CCK-8） method and cell migration was assessed in microchemotaxis chambers by using fetal bovine serum（FBS） as the chemotactic stimulus. The angiogenic molecules were evaluated using ELISA. The NO level was detected using NO detection kit. The potential involvement of various signaling pathways was explored using relevant antibodies. We found that proliferation, migration and tube formation of HUVECs were promoted by CD151 with activation of C-Met, FAK and CDC42, while they were suppressed with CD151 knockdown by RNAi. Similarly, the levels of NO, VCAM-1 and VEGF in HUVECs were increased by CD151, but they were inhibited with CD151 knockdown by RNAi. These data suggested that CD151 could promote migration, proliferation, tube formation and angiogenesis of HUVECs, which was possibly related to the C-Met signaling pathways.

Hemostatic mechanism of the effect of Jianpi Yiqi Shexue decoction on vascular factors in immune thrombocytopenia model mice

Objective: To explore the hemostatic mechanism of Jianpi Yiqi Shexue decoction(JYSD) by regulating vascular factors in an immune thrombocytopenia(ITP) mouse model.Methods: An ITP mouse model was established by the passive-immune modeling method, and interventional drugs used were prednisone tablets and JYSD. The platelet count;vascular activity-related factors v WF, VCAM-1, and TM;and VEGF and b FGF were used as observational indicators.Results: On the 8th day of administration, compared with the model group, platelet counts in the prednisone and JYSD groups increased(both P <.001). Compared with the control group, the levels of v WF, VCAM-1, and TM in the other groups were lower(all P <.05). The VCAM-1 level in the JYSD group was higher than that in the prednisone group(P =.012), but without significant difference compared with the model group(P =.051). The TM level in the JYSD group was the lowest(vs. the model group,P =.047;vs. the prednisone group, P =.006). Compared with the control group, the IOD values of VEGF and b FGF in the other three groups were lower(all P <.01). The IOD values of VEGF in the prednisone and JYSD groups were both higher than those in the model group(P =.002 and P <.001, respectively). The IOD values of b FGF among the model, prednisone, and JYSD groups were not statistically significant(P >.05).Conclusion: A vascular factor disorder is involved in the pathogenesis of ITP. JYSD can increase the platelet count, upregulate VEGF expression, and reduce the TM level. JYSD has the same effect as prednisone tablets in regulating platelet, v WF, VEGF, and b FGF, with a stronger effect in normalizing VCAM-1 and TM levels. The hemostatic mechanism of JYSD is closely related to the effective balance of vascular factors.

Study of the Mechanism of Essential Garlic Oil Inhibiting Interleukin1 Induced Monocyte Adhesion to Endothelial Cells

To observe the effects of essential garlic oil (EGO) on vascular cell adhesive molecule-1 (VCAM-1) expression of endothelial cells and monocyte-endothelial cell adhesion rate induced by interleukin-1α (IL-1α). Methods: Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) were isolated by trypsin digestion method and co-cultured with IL-1α or EGO+IL-1α in the absence or presence of U937 monocyte. Monocyte-endothelial cell adhesion rate was examined with reverted microscope. VCAM-1 expression of endothelial cells was measured by ACAS 570 confocal microscope, and the data were presented as mean fluorescent intensity. Results: EGO significantly inhibited IL-1α-induced endothelial expression of VCAM-1, and thus markedly decreased monocyte-endothelial cell adhesion rate. Conclusion: EGO has the effect on antagonizing adhesion of monocyte and vascular endothelial cell, which might be due to its inhibition on adhesive molecular expression on the surface of endothelial cells.

ox-LDL对血管内皮细胞促聚集和促黏附相关分子表达的影响

目的观察血管内皮细胞在不同浓度的氧化型低密度脂蛋白(ox-LDL)诱导及诱导不同时间后内皮细胞促聚集和促黏附活性的动态改变及可能机制。方法将人脐静脉内皮细胞(HUVEC)株接种在6孔培养板,分别加入不同浓度的ox-LDL(50、100和200 mg/L)并孵育不同时间(12、24和48 h)。放射免疫法测定细胞上清液中前列环素(PGI2)和血栓素A2(TXA2)含量;Western blot检测HUVEC中组织因子(TF)、细胞间黏附分子1(ICAM-1)和血管细胞黏附分子1(VCAM-1)的表达。结果量效关系显示,ox-LDL预处理HUVEC 24 h后,ox-LDL呈浓度依赖性促进HUVEC聚集,表现为PGI2/TXA2比值显著下降(P<0.05或P<0.01);时效关系显示类似的结果,但以24 h作用最为显著;同时,TF的表达随浓度的升高呈升高趋势。此外,ox-LDL还促进HUVEC黏附,表现为ICAM-1和VCAM-1呈浓度依赖性升高。结论 ox-LDL可增强HUVEC促聚集和促黏附活性,其机制可能与其分泌的PGI2/TXA2下降及上调TF、ICAM-1和VCAM-1的表达有关。

Levels of soluble adhesion molecules in patients with various clinical presentations of coronary atherosclerosis

Background Adhesion molecules play an important role in the development and progression of coronary atherosclerosis. The aim of this study was to compare concentrations of soluble forms of adhesion molecules in patients with different clinical presentations of coronary artery disease （CAD）.Methods One hundred and twenty-eight patients with CAD were divided into three groups; the first group was acute myocardial infarction group （AMI group, n=45）, the second group was unstable angina pectoris group （UAP group, n=48）,the third group was stable angina pectoris group （SAP group, n=35）. We compared them with patients with normal coronary arteries （control group, n=31）. The serum levels of vascular cell adhesion molecule （VCAM-1）, intercellular adhesion molecule-1 （ICAM-1）, E-selectin and P-selectin were measured in all subjects.Results The serum level of VCAM-1 in the AMI group was significantly higher than in the UAP, SAP and control groups （P 〈0.01）. The level in the UAP group was significantly higher than the SAP group and control group （P 〈0.01） and the level in the SAP group was significantly higher than in the control group （P 〈0.01）. The serum ICAM-1 level was significantly elevated in the AMI, UAP and SAP groups as compared to the control group （P 〈0.01）. The levels of serum E-selectin and P-selectin in the AMI and UAP groups were significantly higher than in the SAP and control groups （P〈0.01）.Conclusions Increased levels of VCAM-1 and ICAM-1, E-selectin and P-selectin, as markers of inflammation, showed the importance of inflammatory processes in the development of atherosclerosis and clinical expression of CAD. Soluble ICAM-1, VCAM-1, E-selectin and P-selectin concentrations are useful indicators of the presence of atherosclerosis and the severity of CAD clinical presentation.

Acupuncture for cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury Does it reduce the inflammatory reaction?

BACKGROUND： Nuclear factor-κB （NF-κB）, intercellular adhesion molecule-1 （ICAM-1）, and vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 （VCAM-1） in brain tissue can participate in inflammatory reactions after cerebral ischemia. Acupuncture treatment for acute cerebral ischemia produces abnormal protein expression. OBJECTIVE： To investigate the effects of acupuncture on NF-KB, ICAM-1, and VCAM-1 mRNA and protein expression in the brain tissue of rats with cerebral ischemiaJreperfUsion injury. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING： Randomized, controlled, animal experiments were performed at the Laboratory of Department of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, China between December 2008 and October 2009. MATERIALS： Rabbit anti-NF-KB polyclonal antibody, rabbit anti-ICAM-1 polyclonal antibody, and rabbit anti-VCAM-1 polyclonal antibody were purchased from Santa Cruz Biotechnology, USA. METHODS： A total of 46 healthy, Sprague Dawley rats were randomly assigned to sham surgery （n= 10）, model （n = 12）, acupuncture pretreatment （n = 12）, and acupuncture intervention （n = 12） groups. Models of middle cerebral artery occlusion were established by right common carotid artery ligation. In the acupuncture pretreatment group, rats received acupuncture for 3 consecutive days, and then models were established. In the acupuncture intervention group, rats received acupuncture for 3 consecutive days at Waiguan （SJ 5）, Sanyinjiao （SP 6）, and Dazhui （DU 14） acupoints following model establishment. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES： Somatosensory asymmetry and forelimb use asymmetry were tested, as well as NF-KB, ICAM-1, and VCAM-1 mRNA and protein expression in the frontal and parietal cortex at 4, 12, 24, 48 and 72 hours following cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury. RESULTS： Acupuncture improved neurological function and significantly decreased NF-KB, ICAM-1, and VCAM-1 mRNA and protein expression in the frontal and parietal cortex of rats with cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury （P 〈 0.05）. CONCLUSION： Acupuncture can improve neurological function, potentially via inhibition of NF-κB, ICAM,I, and VCAM-1 mRNA and protein expression in the frontal and parietal cortex of rats with cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury.

Temporal alterations in pericytes at the acute phase of ischemia/reperfusion in the mouse brain

Pericytes,as the mural cells surrounding the microvasculature,play a critical role in the regulation of microcirculation;however,how these cells respond to ischemic stroke remains unclear.To determine the temporal alterations in pericytes after ischemia/reperfusion,we used the 1-hour middle cerebral artery occlusion model,which was examined at 2,12,and 24 hours after reperfusion.Our results showed that in the reperfused regions,the cerebral blood flow decreased and the infarct volume increased with time.Furthermore,the pericytes in the infarct regions contracted and acted on the vascular endothelial cells within 24 hours after reperfusion.These effects may result in incomplete microcirculation reperfusion and a gradual worsening trend with time in the acute phase.These findings provide strong evidence for explaining the“no-reflow”phenomenon that occurs after recanalization in clinical practice.

罗格列酮对糖尿病牙周炎大鼠炎症反应的影响研究

目的探讨罗格列酮对糖尿病牙周炎大鼠炎症反应的影响。方法选取40只雄性SD大鼠,随机分为4组:对照组、糖尿病牙周炎组、罗格列酮组及罗格列酮+GW9662组,每组10只。除对照组外,大鼠均建立糖尿病牙周炎动物模型后给予相应的处理。每只大鼠均测量釉牙骨质界至第一磨牙近中牙槽嵴顶的垂直距离(CAJ-A)表示牙槽骨骨吸收度,行苏木素-伊红(HE)染色检测多形核中性粒细胞计数(PMNs),酶联免疫吸附测定(ELISA)法检测牙龈组织中细胞间黏附分子1(ICAM-1)、血管细胞黏附分子1(VCAM-1)表达,Western blotting测定牙龈组织核因子κB(NF-κB)及过氧化物酶体增殖物激活受体γ(PPAR-γ)的表达。结果与对照组比较,糖尿病牙周炎组、罗格列酮组及罗格列酮+GW9662组CEJ-A、PMNs及ICAM-1、VCAM-1、NF-κB表达均增高(P<0.05);与罗格列酮组比较,糖尿病牙周炎组及罗格列酮+GW9662组CEJ-A、PMNs及ICAM-1、VCAM-1、NF-κB表达均增高(P<0.05)。罗格列酮组PPAR-γ表达高于对照组、糖尿病牙周炎组及罗格列酮+GW9662组(P<0.05)。结论罗格列酮通过上调糖尿病牙周炎大鼠PPAR-γ表达减轻炎症反应,减少牙槽骨的吸收。

Study on the action of resistin-induced human umbilical vein endothelial cell dysfunction

The aim of this paper was to investigate the effects of resistin on human umbilical vein endothelial cells(HUVECs),and to explore its role and mechanism of action in atherosclerosis.HUVECs were incubated with recombinant human resistin(0,50,100 ng/mL)for 24 h.ICAM-1,VCAM-1 and reactive oxygen species(ROS)were assayed by flow cytometer.ET-1,eNOS and iNOS mRNA expression were measured by semi-quantitative RT-PCR.Incubation of HUVECs with resistin resulted in an increase in ICAM-1 expression and ET-1 mRNA expression.However,resistin had no effect on VCAM-1 expression and ROS release.eNOS and iNOS mRNA expression were not altered by resistin stimulation.Adipokine resistin exerted a direct effect in promoting HUVEC dysfunction by promoting ICAM-1 and ET-1 expression.These data suggest that adipocyteendothelium cross-talk might play an important role in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease in diabetes mellitus.

Effect of hyperlipidemia on endothelial VCAM-1 expression and the protective role of fenofibrate

The effect of hyperlipidemia and inflammation on endothelial functions was studied.The enrolled included control(basic chow),hyperlipidemia and fenofibrate-treated groups(high fat diet).The hyperlipidemia model was set up by four-week atherogenic diet,followed by a 16-week treat-ment in the fenofibrate-treated group(fenofibrate 40 mg/kg every day)and without treatment in the hyperlipidemia group,respectively.In the 20th week,serum lipid level and NO levels were measured,and the expression of vascular cell adhesion molecule-1(VCAM-1)and cell adhesiveness in aortic endothelia observed by computer-aided system.Com-pared with the control group,hyperlipidemia rats showed lower levels of NO and increases in leukocyte accumulation on the endothelial surface,also stronger and more extensive endothelial expression of VCAM-1.In fenofibrate-treated group,the expression of VCAM-1 and leukocyte accumula-tion on the endothelial surface was decreased,while serum levels of NO were increased as compared with hyperlipidemia group.Hyperlipidemia can inhibit the NO activity and pro-mote the damage of VACA-1 to aortic endothelia.Fenofibrate can effectively prevent the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis by restoring NO levels and down-regulating the VCAM-1 expression.

华支睾吸虫病患者血管内皮细胞黏附分子水平与肝功能的临床关系

目的探讨华支睾吸虫病患者可溶性血管内皮细胞黏附分子(sVCAM-1)的表达,以及与肝功能的临床关系。方法50例未经治疗的华支睾吸虫病患者,参照Child-Pugh肝功能分级法,分成A22例、B 14例、C 14例3组。采用双抗体夹心ELISA法,检测血清sVCAM-1水平;采用放射免疫分析方法检测血清白细胞介素-4(IL-4)含量;采用鲎三肽基质染色定量法检测血清细菌脂多糖(LPS)水平。对照组为健康献血员20例。结果(1)华支睾吸虫病患者血清sVCAM-1、LPS和IL-4的水平明显高于对照组;(2)经相关性检验,患者血清sVCAM-1、LPS含量与TBL、ALT均呈正相关,与ALB呈负相关;(3)参照Child-Pugh分级,肝功能受累越重,患者血清中sVCAM-1、LPS和IL-4含量依次递增。结论sVCAM-1及LPS参与介导了华支睾吸虫病肝损伤过程;IL-4对华支睾吸虫感染具有一定的保护作用。

Analysis of the Expression of Angioarchitecture-related Factors in Patients with Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation

Background： Cerebral arteriovenous malformation （cAVM） is a type of vascular malformation associated with vascular remodeling, hemodynamic imbalance, and inflammation. We detected four angioarchitecture-related cytokines to make a better understanding of the potential aberrant signaling in the pathogenesis of cAVM and found useful proteins in predicting the risk of cerebral hemorrhage. Methods： lmmunohistochemical analysis was conducted on specimens from twenty patients with cAVM diagnosed via magnetic resonance imaging and digital subtraction angiography and twenty primary epilepsy controls using antibodies against vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2 （VEGFR-2）, matrix metalloproteinase-9 （MMP-9）, vascular cell adhesion molecule （VCAM- 1 ）, and endothelial nitric oxide synthase （eNOS）. Western blotting and real-time fluorescent quantitative polymerase chain reaction （PCR） were performed to determine protein and mRNA expression levels. Student＇s t-test was used for statistical analysis. Results： VEGFR-2, MMP-9, VCAM-1, and eNOS expression levels increased in patients with cAVM compared with those in normal cerebral vascular tissue, as determined by immunohistochemical analysis. In addition, Western blotting and real-time PCR showed that the protein and mRNA expression levels ofVEGFR-2, MMP-9, VCAM-1, and eNOS were higher in the cAVM group than in the control group, all the differences mentioned were statistically significant （P 〈 0,05）. Conclusions： VEGFR-2, MMP-9, VCAM-1, and eNOS are upregulated in patients with cAVM and might play important roles in angiogenesis, vascular remodeling, and migration in patients with cAVM. MMP-9, VEGFR-2, VCAM-1, and eNOS might be potential excellent group proteins in predicting the risk of cerebral hemorrhage at arteriovenous malformation.