Objective： To explore the role of activated liver X receptor α （LXRα） on the expressions of interleukin-1 receptor associated kinase-4 （IRAK-4） and NF-kappaB （NF-κB） in the inflammatory response which induce...Objective： To explore the role of activated liver X receptor α （LXRα） on the expressions of interleukin-1 receptor associated kinase-4 （IRAK-4） and NF-kappaB （NF-κB） in the inflammatory response which induced by LPS in the Kupffer cells and to investigate the possible mechanisms of LXRα negative regulation of inflammatory response. Methods： The Kupffer cells were isolated from male Kunming mice by collagen perfusion in situ. And these cells were divided into 4 groups： normal control group, LPS treatment group, LXRct agonist T0901317 treatment group, LPS and T0901317 combined treatment group. The LPS treatment group were treated with a final concentration of 1 μg/ml LPS in RPMI 1640 and cultured for 6 h, the T0901317 treatment group were treated with a final concentration of 5 μg/ml in RPMI 1640 and cultured for 24 h, and the combined treatment group received pre-culture for 24 h with a final concentration of 1μg/ml T0901317 in RPMI 1640 and then cultured for 6 h with a final concentration of 5 μg/ml LPS in RPMI 1640. All groups were cultured for 30 h. The expression of LXRα, IRAK-4 and NF-κB at mRNA and protein levels were detected by real-time PCR and Western blotting, and the TNF-α and IL-1β levels were detected by ELISA. Results： The levels of LXRα mRNA and protein were highest in T0901317 group, and lowest in LPS group （P〈0.05）. The level of IRAK4 and NF-κB mRNAs and proteins were evidently lower in the Combined-treated group than in LPS group （P〈0.05）. And the level of TNF-α and IL-1 were observed highest in LPS group （P〈0.05）, but no difference among the Control group, T0901317 group and Combined-treated group （P〉0.05）. Conclusion： These date suggest that the LXR agonists can effectively up-regulate the expressions of LXRα mRNA and protein and inhibit the inflammatory response. This may be via down-regulating the expressions of IRAK4 and NF-κB at mRNA and protein levels.展开更多
AIM：To elucidate the effect of rapamycin on regulating the production of interleukin（IL）-1β in Aspergillus fumigatus（A.fumigatus）-induced keratitis and to verify whether the expression of IL-1β in A.fumigatus k...AIM：To elucidate the effect of rapamycin on regulating the production of interleukin（IL）-1β in Aspergillus fumigatus（A.fumigatus）-induced keratitis and to verify whether the expression of IL-1β in A.fumigatus keratitis is associated with the mammalian target of rapamycin（mT OR）/Toll-like receptor 4（TLR4） signaling pathway.METHODS：Fungal keratitis mouse models of susceptible C57 BL/6 mice were established using A.fumigatus.The mice were subsequently treated with rapamycin.The protein levels of p-mT OR,TLR4,and IL-1β in normal and infected corneal tissue were measured by Western blot.The TLR4 and IL-1β m RNA levels were determined by real-time polymerase chain reaction（PCR）.RESULTS：In C57 BL/6 mice,rapamycin treatment decreased the clinical scores and production of the pro-inflammatory cytokine,IL-1β.The expression of TLR4,stimulated by A.fumigatus,was reduced as well when the mT OR signaling pathway was suppressed by rapamycin.CONCLUSION：Rapamycin is beneficial for the outcome of fungal keratitis and has an inhibitory effect expression of the inflammatory cytokine IL-1β.The inhibitory effect on IL-1β expression can be associated with the mT OR/TLR4 signaling pathway in A.fumigatus infection in mice.展开更多
BACKGROUND The prevention and treatment of Hirschsprung-associated enterocolitis(HAEC)is a serious challenge in pediatric surgery.Exploring the mechanism of HAEC is conducive to the prevention of this disease.AIM To e...BACKGROUND The prevention and treatment of Hirschsprung-associated enterocolitis(HAEC)is a serious challenge in pediatric surgery.Exploring the mechanism of HAEC is conducive to the prevention of this disease.AIM To explore the possible mechanism of glycyrrhizic acid(GA)and its therapeutic effect on HAEC.METHODS We developed a model of enteritis induced by trinitrobenzenesulfonic acid(TNBS)in zebrafish,and treated it with different concentrations of GA.We analyzed the effect of GA on the phenotype and inflammation of zebrafish.RESULTS After treatment with TNBS,the area of the intestinal lumen in zebrafish was significantly increased,but the number of goblet cells in the intestinal lumen was significantly reduced,but these did not increase the mortality of zebrafish,indicating that the zebrafish enteritis model was successfully developed.Different concentrations of GA protected zebrafish with enteritis.In particular,high concentrations of GA were important for the prevention and control of HAEC because it significantly reduced the intestinal luminal area,increased the number of goblet cells in the intestinal lumen,and reduced the levels of interleukin(IL)-1βand IL-8.CONCLUSION GA significantly reduced the intestinal luminal area,increased the number of intestinal goblet cells,and decreased IL-1βand IL-8 in zebrafish,and is important for prevention and control of HAEC.展开更多
Lipopolysaccharide stimulates Toll-like receptor 4 on immune cells to produce immune mediators. Toll-like receptor 4 is also expressed by non-immune cells, which can be stimulated by lipopolysaccharide. However, wheth...Lipopolysaccharide stimulates Toll-like receptor 4 on immune cells to produce immune mediators. Toll-like receptor 4 is also expressed by non-immune cells, which can be stimulated by lipopolysaccharide. However, whether Toll-like receptor 4 is expressed by primary cultured hippocampal neurons and its specific role in lipopolysaccharide-induced neuroinflammation is currently undefined, in this study, Toll-like receptor 4 antibody blocking was used to analyze the Toll-like receptor 4 signaling pathway and changes in inflammation of lipopolysaccharide stimulated hippocampal neurons. Immunofluorescence showed that Toll-like receptor 4 protein was mainly located in the membrane of hippocampal neurons. Quantitative reverse transcription-PCR and western blot assay showed that after stimulation of lipopolysaccharide, the mRNA and protein levels of Toll-like receptor 4 and the mRNA levels of interleukin-ll3 and tumor necrosis factor-（] were significantly increased. In addition, there was increased phosphorylation and degradation of kappa B a inhibitor in the cytosol and increased nuclear factor-KB p65 expression in the nuclei. Pretreatment with Toll-like receptor 4 antibody could almost completely block this increase. These experimental findings indicate that lipopolysaccharide participates in neuroinflammation by stimulating Toll-like receptor 4/nuclear factor-KB pathway in hippocampal neurons, which may be both ＂passive victims＂ and ＂activators＂ of neuroinflammation.展开更多
This study was aimed to explore the role of stromal-derived factor 1 （SDF-1）/CXC chemokine receptor 4 （CXCR4） axis in mediating the metastasis of ovarian cancer cells through activation of extracellular signal-reg...This study was aimed to explore the role of stromal-derived factor 1 （SDF-1）/CXC chemokine receptor 4 （CXCR4） axis in mediating the metastasis of ovarian cancer cells through activation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase-1/2 （ERK-1/2） signaling pathway. A highly metastatic ovarian cancer cell line, SKOV3, was used in the study. Intracellular calcium mobilization was detected by using laser scanning confocal fluorescence microscopy. Western blotting was used to detect the phosphorylation of ERK1/2 in SDF-1α-treated SKOV3 cells. Adhesion capability and matrix metalloproteinase （MMP） activity of ovarian cancer cells after exposure to SDF-1 a were measured by adhesion assay and gelatin zymography. The results showed that SDF-1α induced rapid intracellular calcium mobilization in SKOV3 cells, as well as the phosphorylation of ERK-1/2. The adhesion of ovarian cancer cells to fibronectin and collagen Ⅳ was increased after SDF-1α treatment. An inhibitor of ERK-1/2 signaling, PD98059, could antagonize such effects of SDF-1α. SDF-1α could also increase the secretion of active MMP-2 and MMP-9. It was concluded that the SDF-1/CXCR4 axis played a critical role in the metastasis of human ovarian cancer by increasing the adhesion capability of cancer cells and the activity of MMP-2 and MMP-9 via ERK1/2 signaling pathway.展开更多
Opioids,such as morphine,are the most potent drugs used to treat pain.Long-term use results in high tolerance to morphine.High mobility group box-1(HMGB1) has been shown to participate in neuropathic or inflammatory p...Opioids,such as morphine,are the most potent drugs used to treat pain.Long-term use results in high tolerance to morphine.High mobility group box-1(HMGB1) has been shown to participate in neuropathic or inflammatory pain,but its role in morphine tolerance is unclear.In this study,we established rat and mouse models of morphine tolerance by intrathecal injection of morphine for 7 consecutive days.We found that morphine induced rat spinal cord neurons to release a large amount of HMGB1.HMGB1 regulated nuclear factor κB p65 phosphorylation and interleukin-1β production by increasing Toll-like receptor 4receptor expression in microglia,thereby inducing morphine tolerance.Glycyrrhizin,an HMGB1 inhibito r,markedly attenuated chronic morphine tole rance in the mouse model.Finally,compound C(adenosine 5’-monophosphate-activated protein kinase inhibitor) and zinc protoporphyrin(heme oxygenase-1 inhibitor)alleviated the morphine-induced release of HMGB1 and reduced nuclear factor κB p65 phosphorylation and interleukin-1β production in a mouse model of morphine tolerance and an SH-SY5Y cell model of morphine tole rance,and alleviated morphine tolerance in the mouse model.These findings suggest that morphine induces HMGB1 release via the adenosine 5’-monophosphate-activated protein kinase/heme oxygenase-1 signaling pathway,and that inhibiting this signaling pathway can effectively reduce morphine tole rance.展开更多
目的:观察脂多糖(LPS)预处理后白细胞介素-1受体相关激酶-4(IRAK-4)表达水平在大鼠肝脏缺血再灌注(I/R)早期的变化,探讨LPS预处理减轻肝脏缺血再灌注损害(I/R I)的相关机制。方法:雄性SD大鼠,随机分为正常对照组,缺血再灌注组(I/R组)和...目的:观察脂多糖(LPS)预处理后白细胞介素-1受体相关激酶-4(IRAK-4)表达水平在大鼠肝脏缺血再灌注(I/R)早期的变化,探讨LPS预处理减轻肝脏缺血再灌注损害(I/R I)的相关机制。方法:雄性SD大鼠,随机分为正常对照组,缺血再灌注组(I/R组)和LPS预处理组(LPS组)。正常对照组未予任何处理;LPS组第1 d经尾静脉给予脂多糖0.1mg.kg-1,第2、3、4、5 d给予0.5 mg.kg-1;I/R组给予等体积0.5 mL无菌PBS液。第8 d,建立肝脏缺血再灌注模型。再灌注后0 m in、60 m in及180 m in,蛋白免疫印记法及逆转录-聚合酶链式反应测定肝组织的IRAK-4蛋白和mRNA表达水平;酶连免疫吸附法检测肝组织NF-κB活性及血清TNF-α含量。结果:再灌注0 m in,IRAK-4蛋白与mRNA表达水平依次为LPS组>I/R组>正常对照组(P<0.01),NF-κB活性以及TNF-α含量LPS组与I/R组差异无显著(P>0.05),但均高于正常对照组(P<0.01);再灌注后60 m in及180m in,LPS组的IRAK-4蛋白与mRNA表达水平,NF-κB活性以及TNF-α含量却明显低于I/R组(P<0.01)。结论:抑制IRAK-4表达是LPS预处理减轻肝脏I/R I的重要机制之一。展开更多
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (30530360 and 30772098)
文摘Objective： To explore the role of activated liver X receptor α （LXRα） on the expressions of interleukin-1 receptor associated kinase-4 （IRAK-4） and NF-kappaB （NF-κB） in the inflammatory response which induced by LPS in the Kupffer cells and to investigate the possible mechanisms of LXRα negative regulation of inflammatory response. Methods： The Kupffer cells were isolated from male Kunming mice by collagen perfusion in situ. And these cells were divided into 4 groups： normal control group, LPS treatment group, LXRct agonist T0901317 treatment group, LPS and T0901317 combined treatment group. The LPS treatment group were treated with a final concentration of 1 μg/ml LPS in RPMI 1640 and cultured for 6 h, the T0901317 treatment group were treated with a final concentration of 5 μg/ml in RPMI 1640 and cultured for 24 h, and the combined treatment group received pre-culture for 24 h with a final concentration of 1μg/ml T0901317 in RPMI 1640 and then cultured for 6 h with a final concentration of 5 μg/ml LPS in RPMI 1640. All groups were cultured for 30 h. The expression of LXRα, IRAK-4 and NF-κB at mRNA and protein levels were detected by real-time PCR and Western blotting, and the TNF-α and IL-1β levels were detected by ELISA. Results： The levels of LXRα mRNA and protein were highest in T0901317 group, and lowest in LPS group （P〈0.05）. The level of IRAK4 and NF-κB mRNAs and proteins were evidently lower in the Combined-treated group than in LPS group （P〈0.05）. And the level of TNF-α and IL-1 were observed highest in LPS group （P〈0.05）, but no difference among the Control group, T0901317 group and Combined-treated group （P〉0.05）. Conclusion： These date suggest that the LXR agonists can effectively up-regulate the expressions of LXRα mRNA and protein and inhibit the inflammatory response. This may be via down-regulating the expressions of IRAK4 and NF-κB at mRNA and protein levels.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81470609No.81500695)
文摘AIM：To elucidate the effect of rapamycin on regulating the production of interleukin（IL）-1β in Aspergillus fumigatus（A.fumigatus）-induced keratitis and to verify whether the expression of IL-1β in A.fumigatus keratitis is associated with the mammalian target of rapamycin（mT OR）/Toll-like receptor 4（TLR4） signaling pathway.METHODS：Fungal keratitis mouse models of susceptible C57 BL/6 mice were established using A.fumigatus.The mice were subsequently treated with rapamycin.The protein levels of p-mT OR,TLR4,and IL-1β in normal and infected corneal tissue were measured by Western blot.The TLR4 and IL-1β m RNA levels were determined by real-time polymerase chain reaction（PCR）.RESULTS：In C57 BL/6 mice,rapamycin treatment decreased the clinical scores and production of the pro-inflammatory cytokine,IL-1β.The expression of TLR4,stimulated by A.fumigatus,was reduced as well when the mT OR signaling pathway was suppressed by rapamycin.CONCLUSION：Rapamycin is beneficial for the outcome of fungal keratitis and has an inhibitory effect expression of the inflammatory cytokine IL-1β.The inhibitory effect on IL-1β expression can be associated with the mT OR/TLR4 signaling pathway in A.fumigatus infection in mice.
基金Joint Funds for the Innovation of Science and Technology,Fujian Province,No.2020Y9139Startup Fund for Scientific Research,Fujian Medical University,No.2019QH1141.
文摘BACKGROUND The prevention and treatment of Hirschsprung-associated enterocolitis(HAEC)is a serious challenge in pediatric surgery.Exploring the mechanism of HAEC is conducive to the prevention of this disease.AIM To explore the possible mechanism of glycyrrhizic acid(GA)and its therapeutic effect on HAEC.METHODS We developed a model of enteritis induced by trinitrobenzenesulfonic acid(TNBS)in zebrafish,and treated it with different concentrations of GA.We analyzed the effect of GA on the phenotype and inflammation of zebrafish.RESULTS After treatment with TNBS,the area of the intestinal lumen in zebrafish was significantly increased,but the number of goblet cells in the intestinal lumen was significantly reduced,but these did not increase the mortality of zebrafish,indicating that the zebrafish enteritis model was successfully developed.Different concentrations of GA protected zebrafish with enteritis.In particular,high concentrations of GA were important for the prevention and control of HAEC because it significantly reduced the intestinal luminal area,increased the number of goblet cells in the intestinal lumen,and reduced the levels of interleukin(IL)-1βand IL-8.CONCLUSION GA significantly reduced the intestinal luminal area,increased the number of intestinal goblet cells,and decreased IL-1βand IL-8 in zebrafish,and is important for prevention and control of HAEC.
基金supported by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutionsthe Nantong Applied Research Program,No.k2010036+1 种基金the 2011 Jiangsu Graduated Students' Research and Innovation Program,No.CX2211-0640the Nantong University Graduated Students' Technological and Innovative Program,No.YKC11033
文摘Lipopolysaccharide stimulates Toll-like receptor 4 on immune cells to produce immune mediators. Toll-like receptor 4 is also expressed by non-immune cells, which can be stimulated by lipopolysaccharide. However, whether Toll-like receptor 4 is expressed by primary cultured hippocampal neurons and its specific role in lipopolysaccharide-induced neuroinflammation is currently undefined, in this study, Toll-like receptor 4 antibody blocking was used to analyze the Toll-like receptor 4 signaling pathway and changes in inflammation of lipopolysaccharide stimulated hippocampal neurons. Immunofluorescence showed that Toll-like receptor 4 protein was mainly located in the membrane of hippocampal neurons. Quantitative reverse transcription-PCR and western blot assay showed that after stimulation of lipopolysaccharide, the mRNA and protein levels of Toll-like receptor 4 and the mRNA levels of interleukin-ll3 and tumor necrosis factor-（] were significantly increased. In addition, there was increased phosphorylation and degradation of kappa B a inhibitor in the cytosol and increased nuclear factor-KB p65 expression in the nuclei. Pretreatment with Toll-like receptor 4 antibody could almost completely block this increase. These experimental findings indicate that lipopolysaccharide participates in neuroinflammation by stimulating Toll-like receptor 4/nuclear factor-KB pathway in hippocampal neurons, which may be both ＂passive victims＂ and ＂activators＂ of neuroinflammation.
基金supported by a grant from Health Bureau of Hubei province (No. JX1A07)
文摘This study was aimed to explore the role of stromal-derived factor 1 （SDF-1）/CXC chemokine receptor 4 （CXCR4） axis in mediating the metastasis of ovarian cancer cells through activation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase-1/2 （ERK-1/2） signaling pathway. A highly metastatic ovarian cancer cell line, SKOV3, was used in the study. Intracellular calcium mobilization was detected by using laser scanning confocal fluorescence microscopy. Western blotting was used to detect the phosphorylation of ERK1/2 in SDF-1α-treated SKOV3 cells. Adhesion capability and matrix metalloproteinase （MMP） activity of ovarian cancer cells after exposure to SDF-1 a were measured by adhesion assay and gelatin zymography. The results showed that SDF-1α induced rapid intracellular calcium mobilization in SKOV3 cells, as well as the phosphorylation of ERK-1/2. The adhesion of ovarian cancer cells to fibronectin and collagen Ⅳ was increased after SDF-1α treatment. An inhibitor of ERK-1/2 signaling, PD98059, could antagonize such effects of SDF-1α. SDF-1α could also increase the secretion of active MMP-2 and MMP-9. It was concluded that the SDF-1/CXCR4 axis played a critical role in the metastasis of human ovarian cancer by increasing the adhesion capability of cancer cells and the activity of MMP-2 and MMP-9 via ERK1/2 signaling pathway.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaNos.81971047 (to WTL) and 82073910 (to XFW)+2 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province,No.BK20191253 (to XFW)Key R&D Program (Social Development) Project of Jiangsu Province,No.BE2019 732 (to WTL)Jiangsu Province Hospital (the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University) Clinical Capacity Enhancement Project,No.JSPH-511B2018-8 (to YBP)。
文摘Opioids,such as morphine,are the most potent drugs used to treat pain.Long-term use results in high tolerance to morphine.High mobility group box-1(HMGB1) has been shown to participate in neuropathic or inflammatory pain,but its role in morphine tolerance is unclear.In this study,we established rat and mouse models of morphine tolerance by intrathecal injection of morphine for 7 consecutive days.We found that morphine induced rat spinal cord neurons to release a large amount of HMGB1.HMGB1 regulated nuclear factor κB p65 phosphorylation and interleukin-1β production by increasing Toll-like receptor 4receptor expression in microglia,thereby inducing morphine tolerance.Glycyrrhizin,an HMGB1 inhibito r,markedly attenuated chronic morphine tole rance in the mouse model.Finally,compound C(adenosine 5’-monophosphate-activated protein kinase inhibitor) and zinc protoporphyrin(heme oxygenase-1 inhibitor)alleviated the morphine-induced release of HMGB1 and reduced nuclear factor κB p65 phosphorylation and interleukin-1β production in a mouse model of morphine tolerance and an SH-SY5Y cell model of morphine tole rance,and alleviated morphine tolerance in the mouse model.These findings suggest that morphine induces HMGB1 release via the adenosine 5’-monophosphate-activated protein kinase/heme oxygenase-1 signaling pathway,and that inhibiting this signaling pathway can effectively reduce morphine tole rance.
文摘目的:观察脂多糖(LPS)预处理后白细胞介素-1受体相关激酶-4(IRAK-4)表达水平在大鼠肝脏缺血再灌注(I/R)早期的变化,探讨LPS预处理减轻肝脏缺血再灌注损害(I/R I)的相关机制。方法:雄性SD大鼠,随机分为正常对照组,缺血再灌注组(I/R组)和LPS预处理组(LPS组)。正常对照组未予任何处理;LPS组第1 d经尾静脉给予脂多糖0.1mg.kg-1,第2、3、4、5 d给予0.5 mg.kg-1;I/R组给予等体积0.5 mL无菌PBS液。第8 d,建立肝脏缺血再灌注模型。再灌注后0 m in、60 m in及180 m in,蛋白免疫印记法及逆转录-聚合酶链式反应测定肝组织的IRAK-4蛋白和mRNA表达水平;酶连免疫吸附法检测肝组织NF-κB活性及血清TNF-α含量。结果:再灌注0 m in,IRAK-4蛋白与mRNA表达水平依次为LPS组>I/R组>正常对照组(P<0.01),NF-κB活性以及TNF-α含量LPS组与I/R组差异无显著(P>0.05),但均高于正常对照组(P<0.01);再灌注后60 m in及180m in,LPS组的IRAK-4蛋白与mRNA表达水平,NF-κB活性以及TNF-α含量却明显低于I/R组(P<0.01)。结论:抑制IRAK-4表达是LPS预处理减轻肝脏I/R I的重要机制之一。
