Objective:To investigate the effects of Uangxuehuayu Recipe on hemorheology in rats with blood stasis syndrome induced by mutifactor stimuli.Methods:SD rats were divided into control, model,Uangxuehuayu Recipe(high,mi...Objective:To investigate the effects of Uangxuehuayu Recipe on hemorheology in rats with blood stasis syndrome induced by mutifactor stimuli.Methods:SD rats were divided into control, model,Uangxuehuayu Recipe(high,middle and low dose,18,9,4.S g/kg accordingly).Except the control group,blood stasis model was established in the rest groups.The hemorheological parameters were measured and compared.Results:Blood viscosity at high,moderate and low level in rats with blood stasis significantly increased(P【0.05),but blood viscosity at high level and plasma viscosity was significantly decreased in rats induced by some stimuli after Uangxuehuayu Recipe were intra-gastrically administered for I weeks(P【0.01,P【0.05). Conclusions:Uangxuehuayu Recipe is effective in improving hemorheology,and has important application value in the prevention of occurrence and development of ischemic stroke.展开更多
Patatin-like phospholipase domain containing 5 (PNPLA5) is a neotype neutral lipase with dual activity of anabolism and catabolism in vitro and in vivo, which has a low mRNA expression level in humans and mice. PNPL...Patatin-like phospholipase domain containing 5 (PNPLA5) is a neotype neutral lipase with dual activity of anabolism and catabolism in vitro and in vivo, which has a low mRNA expression level in humans and mice. PNPLA5, which is localized to lipid droplets and required for efficient autophagy by optimal initiation, has been speculated to possess triglyceride hydro- lase activity, and has been associated with low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C). Above all, PNPLA5 is a relatively new gene, which is reported less about its biological function research, especially the function research in the rats is still blank. In this study, we examined the spatiotemporal expression profile of PNPLA5 and found that it was expressed at low levels in most organs of Sprague Dawley (SD) rats, but was present at very high levels in the skin and testes. To furth.er determine the biological function of PNPLA5 in mammals, we generated PNPLA5-knockout SD rats using the clustered regularly-interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)/Cas9 system. PNPLA5-null rats were viable, but showed a variety of phenotypic abnormalities, such as abnormal bleeding, and varied hematobiochemical parameters including increased serum total cholesterol (TC), tdglycerides and high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) level, and reduced LDL-C level, compared with wild-type control rats. These data are consistent with an important role for PNPLA5 in lipid metabolism, provJdJng a new target gene and animal model for treatment of cardiovascular diseases in the future.展开更多
Objective: To explore the differences of obese Sprague-Dawley(SD)rats model induced by lard oil high-fat(HF)diet or purified HF diet. Methods: SD weanling rats were randomly divided into three groups: D1 group,where r...Objective: To explore the differences of obese Sprague-Dawley(SD)rats model induced by lard oil high-fat(HF)diet or purified HF diet. Methods: SD weanling rats were randomly divided into three groups: D1 group,where rats were fed by lard oil HF diet;D2 group,where rats were fed by purified HF diet;C group,where rats were fed on chow. After 12 weeks,diet-induced obesity rat(stop 33% based on weight)were selected for further study,and the rest rats from group D1 and D2 were excluded. The food intake and weight were weighted daily and weekly,respectively. The subcutaneous,visceral and total fat contents of rats was measured by 256-row CT scan and the Lee index was calculated accordingly. The kidney,liver,testis,spleen and heart were weighted respectively. Serum leptin and insulin levels were quantified. The pathology in liver and adipose tissues were analyzed by HE staining. Oral glucose tolerance test(OGTT)was used to compare the glucose tolerance ability. Serum total cholestero(lT-CHO),high density lipoprotein(HDL-C),low density lipoprotein(LDL-C),triglyceride(TG)and inflammatory cytokines IL-6,TNF-α were detected as well. Results: After 12 weeks,the body weight,subcutaneous fat,visceral fat,total fat mass,wet weight of liver,kidney and heart,area under blood glucose curve and the levels of serum insulin,leptin,T-CHO,LDL-C,TG,IL-6 and TNF-α in group D2 were significantly increased compared to those of group C and group D1. HDL-C of group D2 was markedly lower than that in group C(P<0. 05). The visceral fat,total fat content and HDL-C in group D1 were significantly different from those of group C(P<0. 05). Steatosis and enlarged adipocyte were found in the livers of rats in group D1 and D2,and the lesions were more significant in group D2. Conclusion: Purified HF diet was more effective in inducing metabolic abnormalities,steatosis,peripheral chronic inflammation in obese SD rat models. But lard oil HF diet was more economical when only inducing visceral steatosis was required.展开更多
In order to explore the role of vasa gene in the development of germ cells after gonad differentiation in male rats,the expression of vasa mRNA and vasa protein in 17.5-day-old fetal rats and neonatal rats was detecte...In order to explore the role of vasa gene in the development of germ cells after gonad differentiation in male rats,the expression of vasa mRNA and vasa protein in 17.5-day-old fetal rats and neonatal rats was detected by real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR and immunohistochemistry method.The results showed that the expression of vasa mRNA was detected in the testis tissue of 17.5-day-old fetal rats and neonatal rats,and the expression of vasa mRNA in testis of neonatal rats was high than that in fetal rats.The expression of vasa protein was detected in neonatal rats,but it was not found in fetal rats.In conclusion,vasa gene plays an important role in the development of germ cells.However,as a marker,it can only be used to label all kinds of germ cells after formation of prespermatogonia.展开更多
Objective: Based on liver cancer model built in SD rats, the contents of trace elements (Cu, Fe, Zn, Ca and Mg), AFP, CEA, SF, TH and IGF-II in serum were measured at different stages to explore the molecular changes ...Objective: Based on liver cancer model built in SD rats, the contents of trace elements (Cu, Fe, Zn, Ca and Mg), AFP, CEA, SF, TH and IGF-II in serum were measured at different stages to explore the molecular changes during the rat liver cancer development. Methods: The SD rat liver cancer model was built by using diethylnitrosamine (DENA) as the mutagen. During 16 weeks of DENA gavage, blood samples were taken in the 14th, 28th, 56th, 77th, 105th and 112th days respectively after the first day of gavage with DENA, then the contents of five trace elements (Cu, Fe, Zn, Ca and Mg), T3, T4, IGF-II, AFP, CEA and SF in serum were determined. Results: During the development of the rat liver cancer, in the test group, the Cu content significantly increased in serum, while the contents of Fe, Zn and Ca significantly decreased. The content of Mg showed no significant change. AFP and CEA of the test group showed same expression level with the control group; while the content of SF was lower than that of the control group when cancerization appeared. T3 and T4 increased at the first stage and then went down, and the content of IGF-II was always high. Conclusion: Cu, Fe, Zn, Ca, T3, T4, SF and IGF-II are closely related to the development of liver cancer. The changes of their contents in the development of cancer could enlighten the researches on cancer pathogenesis and prevention.展开更多
Objective To study the effect of terephthalic acid (TPA) on lipid metabolism in Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats. Methods Five groups of SD rats that ingested 0%, 0.04%, 0.2%, 1%, and 5% TPA, respectively, were included i...Objective To study the effect of terephthalic acid (TPA) on lipid metabolism in Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats. Methods Five groups of SD rats that ingested 0%, 0.04%, 0.2%, 1%, and 5% TPA, respectively, were included in a 90-day subchronic feeding study. Effects of TPA on levels of serum protein, total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL), total antioxidative capability (T-AOC), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and malondialdehyde (MDA) were observed. Urine samples were collected and analyzed for concentration of ion. Results TPA decreased the level of serum T-AOC in a dose dependent manner. The contents of serum and bladder MDA significantly decreased in 1% and 5% TPA ingestion groups. Serum CuZn superoxide dismutase (CuZnSOD) lowered in groups of 0.2%, 1%, and 5% TPA. TPA subchronic feeding had no significant influences on serum TC, LDL or HDL, but increased serum TG, TP and ALB after administration of 0.04% and/or 0.2% TPA. Concentrations of urinary Ca^2+, Mg^2+, Na^+, and K^+ were elevated in 1% and 5% TPA groups. Conclusion Antioxidative potential decreased after TPA exposure. MDAincrease in serum and bladder tissues was one of the most important reactions in rats which could protect themselves against TPA impairment. The decrease of serum CuZnSOD was related to the excretion of Zn^2+.展开更多
Objective To characterize the immune reaction in SD rats exposed to trichloroethylene (TCE) and to identify the gene expression profiles involved in skin after TCE exposure. Methods Fifteen percent of TCE was inject...Objective To characterize the immune reaction in SD rats exposed to trichloroethylene (TCE) and to identify the gene expression profiles involved in skin after TCE exposure. Methods Fifteen percent of TCE was injected intradermally into the rat back (100 μL/120 g) at intervals of 7 days. Whole blood was collected 24 h after the fifth or seventh intradermic administration of TCE. The percentages of CD4+ and CD8+ of T lymphocytes were measured by a flow cytometer. The concentrations of IFN-gamma and 1L-4 in the serum were semi-quantified by ELISA. Total RNAs of skin samples at 3 h or 24 h after the seventh dose of TCE in SD rats were extracted, and gene expression proftles of these tissues were analyszed by rat toxicology U34 array of Affymetrix. Results Obvious decline of CD4+ in T lymphocytes was observed in the TCE-administer group. No significant concentration differences in IFN-gamma and IL-4 were found between TCE-treated and control rats. Gadd45a and Mel were significantly up regulated in skin tissue 24 h after TCE exposure. The expression regulation of immune response factors was as active as proteins associated with lipid metabolism and synthesis process in these skin samples of SD rats exposed to TCE. Conclusion T-helper type 1 cells mediate immune response can not be elicited in TCE-treated SD rats, but certain immune disorder can be induced.展开更多
OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to explore the anatomy of the in-tercostobrachial nerve in rats. METHODS Dissections of 8 Sprague-dawley rats were performed to examine the intercostobrachial nerve. Fifteen dissecti...OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to explore the anatomy of the in-tercostobrachial nerve in rats. METHODS Dissections of 8 Sprague-dawley rats were performed to examine the intercostobrachial nerve. Fifteen dissections were successful. The position of the nerve, origin, termination, length and diameter were measured and recorded. RESULTS 1) 80% of the nerves originated from the second intercostal space and 20% from the first intercostal space; 2) 60% of the nerves terminated in the latissimus dorsi and 40% in the axillary skin 3) the branches of the nerves only were divided into 2 types, single and double; 4) the length of the nerves ranged from 2.4 to 3.4 cm with an average of 2.97±0.90 cm; 5) the diameter of the nerves was thicker at their origin compared to their termination. CONCLUSION The intercostobrachial nerve is simple in rats with 60% terminating in the latissimus dorsi.展开更多
基金supported by Natural Science Fund of Jiangsu Province (BK2007242)National 973 Planning Project(2006CB504807)
文摘Objective:To investigate the effects of Uangxuehuayu Recipe on hemorheology in rats with blood stasis syndrome induced by mutifactor stimuli.Methods:SD rats were divided into control, model,Uangxuehuayu Recipe(high,middle and low dose,18,9,4.S g/kg accordingly).Except the control group,blood stasis model was established in the rest groups.The hemorheological parameters were measured and compared.Results:Blood viscosity at high,moderate and low level in rats with blood stasis significantly increased(P【0.05),but blood viscosity at high level and plasma viscosity was significantly decreased in rats induced by some stimuli after Uangxuehuayu Recipe were intra-gastrically administered for I weeks(P【0.01,P【0.05). Conclusions:Uangxuehuayu Recipe is effective in improving hemorheology,and has important application value in the prevention of occurrence and development of ischemic stroke.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31572378)the Major National Scientific Research Projects,China(2015CB943101)the Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Program,China(ASTIP-IAS05)
文摘Patatin-like phospholipase domain containing 5 (PNPLA5) is a neotype neutral lipase with dual activity of anabolism and catabolism in vitro and in vivo, which has a low mRNA expression level in humans and mice. PNPLA5, which is localized to lipid droplets and required for efficient autophagy by optimal initiation, has been speculated to possess triglyceride hydro- lase activity, and has been associated with low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C). Above all, PNPLA5 is a relatively new gene, which is reported less about its biological function research, especially the function research in the rats is still blank. In this study, we examined the spatiotemporal expression profile of PNPLA5 and found that it was expressed at low levels in most organs of Sprague Dawley (SD) rats, but was present at very high levels in the skin and testes. To furth.er determine the biological function of PNPLA5 in mammals, we generated PNPLA5-knockout SD rats using the clustered regularly-interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)/Cas9 system. PNPLA5-null rats were viable, but showed a variety of phenotypic abnormalities, such as abnormal bleeding, and varied hematobiochemical parameters including increased serum total cholesterol (TC), tdglycerides and high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) level, and reduced LDL-C level, compared with wild-type control rats. These data are consistent with an important role for PNPLA5 in lipid metabolism, provJdJng a new target gene and animal model for treatment of cardiovascular diseases in the future.
基金supported by grants from national funding on National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 81760154)Guangxi Natural Science Foundation(No. 2017GXNSFAA198057)
文摘Objective: To explore the differences of obese Sprague-Dawley(SD)rats model induced by lard oil high-fat(HF)diet or purified HF diet. Methods: SD weanling rats were randomly divided into three groups: D1 group,where rats were fed by lard oil HF diet;D2 group,where rats were fed by purified HF diet;C group,where rats were fed on chow. After 12 weeks,diet-induced obesity rat(stop 33% based on weight)were selected for further study,and the rest rats from group D1 and D2 were excluded. The food intake and weight were weighted daily and weekly,respectively. The subcutaneous,visceral and total fat contents of rats was measured by 256-row CT scan and the Lee index was calculated accordingly. The kidney,liver,testis,spleen and heart were weighted respectively. Serum leptin and insulin levels were quantified. The pathology in liver and adipose tissues were analyzed by HE staining. Oral glucose tolerance test(OGTT)was used to compare the glucose tolerance ability. Serum total cholestero(lT-CHO),high density lipoprotein(HDL-C),low density lipoprotein(LDL-C),triglyceride(TG)and inflammatory cytokines IL-6,TNF-α were detected as well. Results: After 12 weeks,the body weight,subcutaneous fat,visceral fat,total fat mass,wet weight of liver,kidney and heart,area under blood glucose curve and the levels of serum insulin,leptin,T-CHO,LDL-C,TG,IL-6 and TNF-α in group D2 were significantly increased compared to those of group C and group D1. HDL-C of group D2 was markedly lower than that in group C(P<0. 05). The visceral fat,total fat content and HDL-C in group D1 were significantly different from those of group C(P<0. 05). Steatosis and enlarged adipocyte were found in the livers of rats in group D1 and D2,and the lesions were more significant in group D2. Conclusion: Purified HF diet was more effective in inducing metabolic abnormalities,steatosis,peripheral chronic inflammation in obese SD rat models. But lard oil HF diet was more economical when only inducing visceral steatosis was required.
基金Supported by Science and Technology Project of Guizhou Province(QKH J LKZ[2012]36)Natural Science Research Project of Guizhou Department of Education(QJH KY[2014]263)
文摘In order to explore the role of vasa gene in the development of germ cells after gonad differentiation in male rats,the expression of vasa mRNA and vasa protein in 17.5-day-old fetal rats and neonatal rats was detected by real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR and immunohistochemistry method.The results showed that the expression of vasa mRNA was detected in the testis tissue of 17.5-day-old fetal rats and neonatal rats,and the expression of vasa mRNA in testis of neonatal rats was high than that in fetal rats.The expression of vasa protein was detected in neonatal rats,but it was not found in fetal rats.In conclusion,vasa gene plays an important role in the development of germ cells.However,as a marker,it can only be used to label all kinds of germ cells after formation of prespermatogonia.
基金supported by the grant from the Zoology Key Subject of Henan Province
文摘Objective: Based on liver cancer model built in SD rats, the contents of trace elements (Cu, Fe, Zn, Ca and Mg), AFP, CEA, SF, TH and IGF-II in serum were measured at different stages to explore the molecular changes during the rat liver cancer development. Methods: The SD rat liver cancer model was built by using diethylnitrosamine (DENA) as the mutagen. During 16 weeks of DENA gavage, blood samples were taken in the 14th, 28th, 56th, 77th, 105th and 112th days respectively after the first day of gavage with DENA, then the contents of five trace elements (Cu, Fe, Zn, Ca and Mg), T3, T4, IGF-II, AFP, CEA and SF in serum were determined. Results: During the development of the rat liver cancer, in the test group, the Cu content significantly increased in serum, while the contents of Fe, Zn and Ca significantly decreased. The content of Mg showed no significant change. AFP and CEA of the test group showed same expression level with the control group; while the content of SF was lower than that of the control group when cancerization appeared. T3 and T4 increased at the first stage and then went down, and the content of IGF-II was always high. Conclusion: Cu, Fe, Zn, Ca, T3, T4, SF and IGF-II are closely related to the development of liver cancer. The changes of their contents in the development of cancer could enlighten the researches on cancer pathogenesis and prevention.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 30170798), the Preliminary Study of an Important Project in the National Basic Research, MOST (No. 2001CCA04900) and the Greatest Project in the National Basic Research (No. 2002CB512908).
文摘Objective To study the effect of terephthalic acid (TPA) on lipid metabolism in Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats. Methods Five groups of SD rats that ingested 0%, 0.04%, 0.2%, 1%, and 5% TPA, respectively, were included in a 90-day subchronic feeding study. Effects of TPA on levels of serum protein, total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL), total antioxidative capability (T-AOC), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and malondialdehyde (MDA) were observed. Urine samples were collected and analyzed for concentration of ion. Results TPA decreased the level of serum T-AOC in a dose dependent manner. The contents of serum and bladder MDA significantly decreased in 1% and 5% TPA ingestion groups. Serum CuZn superoxide dismutase (CuZnSOD) lowered in groups of 0.2%, 1%, and 5% TPA. TPA subchronic feeding had no significant influences on serum TC, LDL or HDL, but increased serum TG, TP and ALB after administration of 0.04% and/or 0.2% TPA. Concentrations of urinary Ca^2+, Mg^2+, Na^+, and K^+ were elevated in 1% and 5% TPA groups. Conclusion Antioxidative potential decreased after TPA exposure. MDAincrease in serum and bladder tissues was one of the most important reactions in rats which could protect themselves against TPA impairment. The decrease of serum CuZnSOD was related to the excretion of Zn^2+.
基金This work was supported by "973" Project (No. 2002CB512903) and Shenzhen Bureau of Science and Technology, China (No. 200204121 No. 200304156).
文摘Objective To characterize the immune reaction in SD rats exposed to trichloroethylene (TCE) and to identify the gene expression profiles involved in skin after TCE exposure. Methods Fifteen percent of TCE was injected intradermally into the rat back (100 μL/120 g) at intervals of 7 days. Whole blood was collected 24 h after the fifth or seventh intradermic administration of TCE. The percentages of CD4+ and CD8+ of T lymphocytes were measured by a flow cytometer. The concentrations of IFN-gamma and 1L-4 in the serum were semi-quantified by ELISA. Total RNAs of skin samples at 3 h or 24 h after the seventh dose of TCE in SD rats were extracted, and gene expression proftles of these tissues were analyszed by rat toxicology U34 array of Affymetrix. Results Obvious decline of CD4+ in T lymphocytes was observed in the TCE-administer group. No significant concentration differences in IFN-gamma and IL-4 were found between TCE-treated and control rats. Gadd45a and Mel were significantly up regulated in skin tissue 24 h after TCE exposure. The expression regulation of immune response factors was as active as proteins associated with lipid metabolism and synthesis process in these skin samples of SD rats exposed to TCE. Conclusion T-helper type 1 cells mediate immune response can not be elicited in TCE-treated SD rats, but certain immune disorder can be induced.
文摘OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to explore the anatomy of the in-tercostobrachial nerve in rats. METHODS Dissections of 8 Sprague-dawley rats were performed to examine the intercostobrachial nerve. Fifteen dissections were successful. The position of the nerve, origin, termination, length and diameter were measured and recorded. RESULTS 1) 80% of the nerves originated from the second intercostal space and 20% from the first intercostal space; 2) 60% of the nerves terminated in the latissimus dorsi and 40% in the axillary skin 3) the branches of the nerves only were divided into 2 types, single and double; 4) the length of the nerves ranged from 2.4 to 3.4 cm with an average of 2.97±0.90 cm; 5) the diameter of the nerves was thicker at their origin compared to their termination. CONCLUSION The intercostobrachial nerve is simple in rats with 60% terminating in the latissimus dorsi.