Objective: To examine the effects of Tribulus terrestris L.(T. terrestris) extract on the modulation of calcium channels to evaluate its use in topical agents for treatment of atopic dermatitis.Methods: The 70% methan...Objective: To examine the effects of Tribulus terrestris L.(T. terrestris) extract on the modulation of calcium channels to evaluate its use in topical agents for treatment of atopic dermatitis.Methods: The 70% methanol extract of T. terrestris was prepared. Human HEK293 T cells with over-expressed calcium release-activated calcium channel protein 1(Orai1),transient receptor potential vanilloid 1, or transient receptor potential vanilloid 3(TRPV3)were treated with T. terrestris extract. Modulation of ion channels was measured using a conventional whole-cell patch-clamp technique.Results: T. terrestris extract(100 mg/m L) significantly inhibited Orai1 activity in Orai1-stromal interaction molecule 1 co-overexpressed HEK293 T cells. In addition, T. terrestris extract significantly increased the TRPV3 activity compared with 2-Aminoethyl diphenylborinate(100 mmol/L), which induces the full activation of TRPV3.Conclusions: Our results suggest that T. terrestris extract may have a therapeutic potential for recovery of abnormal skin barrier pathologies in atopic dermatitis through modulating the activities of calcium ion channels, Orai1 and TRPV3. This is the first study to report the modulatory effect of a medicinal plant on the function of ion channels in skin barrier.展开更多
Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) is a disabling condition of unknown cause having multi-system manifestations. Our group has investigated the potential role of transient receptor potential (...Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) is a disabling condition of unknown cause having multi-system manifestations. Our group has investigated the potential role of transient receptor potential (TRP) ion channels in the etiology and pathomechanism of this illness. Store-operated calcium entry (SOCE) signaling is the primary intracellular calcium signaling mechanism in non-excitable cells and is associated with TRP ion channels. While the sub-family (Canonical) TRPC has been traditionally associated with this important cellular mechanism, a member of the TRPM sub-family group (Melastatin), TRPM3, has also been recently identified as participating in SOCE in white matter of the central nervous system. We have identified single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in TRP genes in natural killer (NK) cells and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) in CFS/ME patients. We also describe biochemical pathway changes and calcium signaling perturbations in blood cells from patients. The ubiquitous distribution of TRP ion channels and specific locations of sub-family group members such as TRPM3 suggest a contribution to systemic pathology in CFS/ME.展开更多
Acidosis is a common characteristic of brain damage. Because studies have shown that permeable Ca2＋-acid-sensing ion channels can mediate the toxic effects of calcium ions, they have become new targets against pain a...Acidosis is a common characteristic of brain damage. Because studies have shown that permeable Ca2＋-acid-sensing ion channels can mediate the toxic effects of calcium ions, they have become new targets against pain and various intracranial diseases. However, the mechanism associated with expression of these channels remains unclear. This study sought to observe the expression characteristics of permeable Ca2＋-acid-sensing ion channels during different reperfusion inflows in rats after cerebral ischemia. The rat models were randomly divided into three groups： adaptive ischemia/reperfusion group, one-time ischemia/reperfusion group, and severe cerebral ischemic injury group. Western blot assays and immunofluorescence staining results exhibited that when compared with the one-time ischemia/reperfusion group, acid-sensing ion channel 3 and Bcl-x/I expression decreased in the adaptive ischemia/reperfusion group. Calmodulin expression was lowest in the adaptive ischemia/reperfusion group. Following adaptive reperfusion, common carotid artery flow was close to normal, and the pH value improved. Results verified that adaptive reperfusion following cerebral ischemia can suppress acid-sensing ion channel 3 expression, significantly reduce Ca2＋ influx, inhibit calcium overload, and diminish Ca2＋ toxicity. The effects of adaptive ischemia/reperfusion on suppressing cell apoptosis and relieving brain damage were better than that of one-time ischemia/reperfusion.展开更多
目的检测酸敏感离子通道3(ASIC3)在胃食管反流大鼠食管黏膜及背根神经节(DRG)中的表达变化,探讨其在胃食管反流病(GERD)发病中的作用。方法将Sprague-Dawley雄性大鼠随机分为实验组(G组)和对照组(S组)。实验组采用限制幽门及结扎胃底方...目的检测酸敏感离子通道3(ASIC3)在胃食管反流大鼠食管黏膜及背根神经节(DRG)中的表达变化,探讨其在胃食管反流病(GERD)发病中的作用。方法将Sprague-Dawley雄性大鼠随机分为实验组(G组)和对照组(S组)。实验组采用限制幽门及结扎胃底方法建立GERD大鼠模型。于造模后15 d处死两组大鼠,通过HE染色对大鼠食管黏膜进行组织病理学检测,通过蛋白质印迹法(Western blotting)和实时定量聚合酶链反应(RT-PCR)检测大鼠食管黏膜及DRG中ASIC3蛋白及mRNA表达变化。结果HE染色显示G组大鼠食管黏膜慢性炎症改变,S组大鼠食管黏膜无异常;Western blotting显示G组大鼠DRG中ASIC3蛋白表达高于S组(6.75±0.74 vs 5.07±0.72)(P<0.05),食管黏膜中ASIC3蛋白表达高于S组(8.04±0.67 vs 7.31±0.740)(P<0.05);RT-PCR同样显示,G组大鼠DRG中ASIC3 mRNA表达高于S组(0.00030±0.00003 vs 0.00013±0.00002)(P<0.05),食管黏膜中ASIC3 mRNA表达高于S组(0.01073±0.00231 vs 0.00088±0.0007)(P<0.05)。结论 ASIC3在DRG及食管黏膜上表达上调可能是导致GERD食管内脏高敏感的原因之一。展开更多
目的:观察强筋壮骨祛风合剂对髓核致炎大鼠背根神经节中3型酸敏感离子通道(acid-sensing ion channel 3,ASIC3)的影响。方法:选取40只清洁级成年雄性SD大鼠,随机分为空白组、假手术组、模型组、阿米洛利组和中药组,每组8只。除空白组外...目的:观察强筋壮骨祛风合剂对髓核致炎大鼠背根神经节中3型酸敏感离子通道(acid-sensing ion channel 3,ASIC3)的影响。方法:选取40只清洁级成年雄性SD大鼠,随机分为空白组、假手术组、模型组、阿米洛利组和中药组,每组8只。除空白组外,其余各组大鼠均手术暴露L5背根神经节。假手术组暴露L5背根神经节后直接缝合切口;模型组和中药组取出大鼠尾部的髓核组织置于暴露的L5背根神经节上,缝合切口;阿米洛利组将取自大鼠尾部的髓核组织置于暴露的L5背根神经节上,并在暴露的L5背根神经节周围滴入含0.1 mg盐酸的阿米洛利药液1 m L,缝合切口。自造模后第1天开始,中药组按5 m L·kg-1以强筋壮骨祛风合剂灌胃,每天2次,连续30 d;空白组、假手术组、模型组不进行药物干预。分别于造模前1 d及造模后3、5、9、15、23、29 d,采用Up-Down法测定大鼠左后足50%机械刺激缩足阈值(50%paw withdrawal threshold,50%PWT)。中药组药物干预结束后,处死所有大鼠,取出L5背根神经节分成2份,一份采用免疫组织化学法计算ASIC3阳性面积,另一份采用Western Blot技术检测ASIC3蛋白表达量。结果:造模后3 d内,模型组、阿米洛利组和中药组均有部分大鼠出现左后足外翻以及足趾背伸现象。造模前后不同时间50%PWT的差异有统计学意义,即存在时间效应(F=50.132,P=0.000)。5组50%PWT总体上比较,组间差异有统计学意义,即存在分组效应(F=288.219,P=0.000)。除造模前1 d时外(F=0.332,P=0.854),造模后各时点5组大鼠50%PWT比较,组间差异均有统计学意义(F=288.015,P=0.000;F=308.588,P=0.000;F=374.945,P=0.000;F=560.713,P=0.000;F=343.043,P=0.000;F=459.914,P=0.000);造模后各时点模型组的50%PWT均低于空白组、假手术组、阿米洛利组和中药组(P=0.010,P=0.011,P=0.001,P=0.001;P=0.023,P=0.022,P=0.000,P=0.004;P=0.013,P=0.013,P=0.003,P=0.001;P=0.012,P=0.002,P=0.002,P=0.002;P=0.004,P=0.000,P=0.000,P=0.000;P=0.003,P=0.005,P=0.003,P=0.013);造模后各时点空白组和假手术组50%PWT比较,差异均无统计学意义(P=0.640,P=0.710,P=0.590,P=0.480,P=0.330,P=0.390);造模后各时点阿米洛利组50%PWT均高于中药组(P=0.021,P=0.011,P=0.013,P=0.002,P=0.001,P=0.005)。时间因素与分组因素存在交互效应(F=2.358,P=0.002)。5组大鼠背根神经节中ASIC3阳性面积和ASIC3蛋白表达量比较,组间差异均有统计学意义(F=205.890,P=0.030;F=101.740,P=0.001);空白组、假手术组、阿米洛利组和中药组背根神经节中ASIC3阳性面积和ASIC3蛋白表达量均小于模型组(P=0.004,P=0.003,P=0.001,P=0.007;P=0.000,P=0.000,P=0.000,P=0.000);阿米洛利组背根神经节中ASIC3阳性面积和ASIC3蛋白表达量均大于中药组(P=0.001;P=0.000)。结论:强筋壮骨祛风合剂可以降低髓核致炎大鼠病变的背根神经节中ASIC3的水平,提高大鼠的疼痛阈值,但其作用效果不及盐酸阿米洛利。展开更多
The sluggish redox kinetics of polysulfides in lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries are a significant obstacle to their widespread adoption as energy storage devices.However,recent studies have shown that tungsten oxide(WO_(...The sluggish redox kinetics of polysulfides in lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries are a significant obstacle to their widespread adoption as energy storage devices.However,recent studies have shown that tungsten oxide(WO_(3))can facilitate the conversion kinetics of polysulfides in Li-S batteries.Herein,we fabricated host materials for sulfur using nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes(N-CNTs)and WO_(3).We used low-cost components and simple procedures to overcome the poor electrical conductivity that is a disadvantage of metal oxides.The composites of WO_(3) and N-CNTs(WO_(3)/N-CNTs)create a stable framework structure,fast ion diffusion channels,and a 3D electron transport network during electrochemical reaction processes.As a result,the WO_(3)/N-CNT-Li2S6 cathode demonstrates high initial capacity(1162 mA·h·g^(-1) at 0.5℃),excellent rate performance(618 mA·h·g^(-1) at 5.5℃),and a low capacity decay rate(0.093%up to 600 cycles at 2℃).This work presents a novel approach for preparing tungsten oxide/carbon composite catalysts that facilitate the redox kinetics of polysulfide conversion.展开更多
基金Supported by the Convergence of Conventional Medicine and Traditional Koran Medicine R&D Program funded by the Ministry of Health&Welfare through the Korean Health Industry Development Institute(Grant No.HI15C0256)
文摘Objective: To examine the effects of Tribulus terrestris L.(T. terrestris) extract on the modulation of calcium channels to evaluate its use in topical agents for treatment of atopic dermatitis.Methods: The 70% methanol extract of T. terrestris was prepared. Human HEK293 T cells with over-expressed calcium release-activated calcium channel protein 1(Orai1),transient receptor potential vanilloid 1, or transient receptor potential vanilloid 3(TRPV3)were treated with T. terrestris extract. Modulation of ion channels was measured using a conventional whole-cell patch-clamp technique.Results: T. terrestris extract(100 mg/m L) significantly inhibited Orai1 activity in Orai1-stromal interaction molecule 1 co-overexpressed HEK293 T cells. In addition, T. terrestris extract significantly increased the TRPV3 activity compared with 2-Aminoethyl diphenylborinate(100 mmol/L), which induces the full activation of TRPV3.Conclusions: Our results suggest that T. terrestris extract may have a therapeutic potential for recovery of abnormal skin barrier pathologies in atopic dermatitis through modulating the activities of calcium ion channels, Orai1 and TRPV3. This is the first study to report the modulatory effect of a medicinal plant on the function of ion channels in skin barrier.
文摘Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) is a disabling condition of unknown cause having multi-system manifestations. Our group has investigated the potential role of transient receptor potential (TRP) ion channels in the etiology and pathomechanism of this illness. Store-operated calcium entry (SOCE) signaling is the primary intracellular calcium signaling mechanism in non-excitable cells and is associated with TRP ion channels. While the sub-family (Canonical) TRPC has been traditionally associated with this important cellular mechanism, a member of the TRPM sub-family group (Melastatin), TRPM3, has also been recently identified as participating in SOCE in white matter of the central nervous system. We have identified single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in TRP genes in natural killer (NK) cells and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) in CFS/ME patients. We also describe biochemical pathway changes and calcium signaling perturbations in blood cells from patients. The ubiquitous distribution of TRP ion channels and specific locations of sub-family group members such as TRPM3 suggest a contribution to systemic pathology in CFS/ME.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.30872665
文摘Acidosis is a common characteristic of brain damage. Because studies have shown that permeable Ca2＋-acid-sensing ion channels can mediate the toxic effects of calcium ions, they have become new targets against pain and various intracranial diseases. However, the mechanism associated with expression of these channels remains unclear. This study sought to observe the expression characteristics of permeable Ca2＋-acid-sensing ion channels during different reperfusion inflows in rats after cerebral ischemia. The rat models were randomly divided into three groups： adaptive ischemia/reperfusion group, one-time ischemia/reperfusion group, and severe cerebral ischemic injury group. Western blot assays and immunofluorescence staining results exhibited that when compared with the one-time ischemia/reperfusion group, acid-sensing ion channel 3 and Bcl-x/I expression decreased in the adaptive ischemia/reperfusion group. Calmodulin expression was lowest in the adaptive ischemia/reperfusion group. Following adaptive reperfusion, common carotid artery flow was close to normal, and the pH value improved. Results verified that adaptive reperfusion following cerebral ischemia can suppress acid-sensing ion channel 3 expression, significantly reduce Ca2＋ influx, inhibit calcium overload, and diminish Ca2＋ toxicity. The effects of adaptive ischemia/reperfusion on suppressing cell apoptosis and relieving brain damage were better than that of one-time ischemia/reperfusion.
文摘目的检测酸敏感离子通道3(ASIC3)在胃食管反流大鼠食管黏膜及背根神经节(DRG)中的表达变化,探讨其在胃食管反流病(GERD)发病中的作用。方法将Sprague-Dawley雄性大鼠随机分为实验组(G组)和对照组(S组)。实验组采用限制幽门及结扎胃底方法建立GERD大鼠模型。于造模后15 d处死两组大鼠,通过HE染色对大鼠食管黏膜进行组织病理学检测,通过蛋白质印迹法(Western blotting)和实时定量聚合酶链反应(RT-PCR)检测大鼠食管黏膜及DRG中ASIC3蛋白及mRNA表达变化。结果HE染色显示G组大鼠食管黏膜慢性炎症改变,S组大鼠食管黏膜无异常;Western blotting显示G组大鼠DRG中ASIC3蛋白表达高于S组(6.75±0.74 vs 5.07±0.72)(P<0.05),食管黏膜中ASIC3蛋白表达高于S组(8.04±0.67 vs 7.31±0.740)(P<0.05);RT-PCR同样显示,G组大鼠DRG中ASIC3 mRNA表达高于S组(0.00030±0.00003 vs 0.00013±0.00002)(P<0.05),食管黏膜中ASIC3 mRNA表达高于S组(0.01073±0.00231 vs 0.00088±0.0007)(P<0.05)。结论 ASIC3在DRG及食管黏膜上表达上调可能是导致GERD食管内脏高敏感的原因之一。
基金supported by the Open Project Program of the State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering(KL21-05)the support of the Instrumental Analysis Center,Jiangsu University of Science and Technology.
文摘The sluggish redox kinetics of polysulfides in lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries are a significant obstacle to their widespread adoption as energy storage devices.However,recent studies have shown that tungsten oxide(WO_(3))can facilitate the conversion kinetics of polysulfides in Li-S batteries.Herein,we fabricated host materials for sulfur using nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes(N-CNTs)and WO_(3).We used low-cost components and simple procedures to overcome the poor electrical conductivity that is a disadvantage of metal oxides.The composites of WO_(3) and N-CNTs(WO_(3)/N-CNTs)create a stable framework structure,fast ion diffusion channels,and a 3D electron transport network during electrochemical reaction processes.As a result,the WO_(3)/N-CNT-Li2S6 cathode demonstrates high initial capacity(1162 mA·h·g^(-1) at 0.5℃),excellent rate performance(618 mA·h·g^(-1) at 5.5℃),and a low capacity decay rate(0.093%up to 600 cycles at 2℃).This work presents a novel approach for preparing tungsten oxide/carbon composite catalysts that facilitate the redox kinetics of polysulfide conversion.
