Role of osteoprotegerin/receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa B/receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa B ligand axis in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Concomitantly with the increase in the prevalences of overweight/obesity, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD) has worldwide become the main cause of chronic liver disease in both adults and children. Patients with fatty liver display features of metabolic syndrome(Met S), like insulin resistance(IR), glucose intolerance, hypertension and dyslipidemia. Recently, epidemiological studies have linked obesity, Met S, and NAFLD to decreased bone mineral density and osteoporosis, highlighting an intricate interplay among bone, adipose tissue, and liver. Osteoprotegerin(OPG), an important symbol of the receptor activator of nuclear factor-B ligand/receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa B/OPG system activation, typically considered for its role in bone metabolism, may also play critical roles in the initiation and perpetuation of obesityrelated comorbidities. Clinical data have indicated that OPG concentrations are associated with hypertension, left ventricular hypertrophy, vascular calcification, endothelial dysfunction, and severity of liver damage in chronic hepatitis C. Nonetheless, the relationship between circulating OPG and IR as a key feature of Met S as well as between OPG and NAFLD remains uncertain. Thus, the aims of the present review are to provide the existent knowledge on these associations and to discuss briefly the underlying mechanisms linking OPG and NAFLD.

Increased Expression of Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor-κB Ligand in Osteoblasts from Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients with Low Bone Mineral Density

Persistent generalized low bone mineral density (BMD) has been reported in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS).However,the exact mechanisms and causes of the low BMD in AIS patients are largely unknown.The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between the receptor activator of NF-κB ligand (RANKL)/osteoprotegerin (OPG) levels in osteoblasts (OBs) from AIS patients with low BMD and with comparison made between the patients and controls.Twenty AIS patients and eight age-matched controls were included in the present study.The BMD of lumbar spine and proximal femur was measured in all subjects.OBs from the cancellous bone of each subject was harvested and primarily cultured.The mRNA and protein expression of RANKL and OPG in OBs was detected by RT-PCR and Western blotting.The results showed BMD was lower in AIS patients than in controls.A significantly higher mRNA and protein expression of RANKL was observed in OBs from AIS patients,while no significant difference was found in the expression of OPG between AIS patients and controls.As a result,RANKL/OPG ratio in patients with AIS was remarkably higher than controls.Our study preliminarily demonstrated expression of RANKL was higher in OBs from AIS patients with low BMD as compared with controls,suggesting the unbalanced RANKL/OPG ratio caused by an over-expression of RANKL in OBs may be responsible for the low BMD in AIS patients.

Receptor activator of nuclear factorκB ligand/osteoprotegerin axis and vascular calcifications in patients with chronic kidney disease

Vascular calcifications are commonly observed in patients with chronic kidney disease （CKD） and contri-bute to the excessive cardiovascular morbidity and mortality rates observed in these patients populations. Although the pathogenetic mechanisms are not yet fully elucidated, recent evidence suggests a link between bone metabolism and the development and progression of vascular calcifications. Moreover, accumulating data indicate that receptor activator of nuclear factor κB ligand/osteoprotegerin axis which plays essential roles in the regulation of bone metabolism is also involved in extra-osseous bone formation. Further studies are required to establish the prognostic significance of the above biomarkers as predictors of the presence and severity of vascular calcifications in CKD patients and of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Moreover, randomized clinical trials are needed to clarify whether inhibition of osteoclast activity will protect from vascular calcifcations.

Effect of Triptolide on Expression of Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor-κB Ligand in Rat Adjuvant Induced Arthritis

The effect of triptolide （TP） on the expression of receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand （RANKL） and osteoprotegerin （OPG） was explored in rat adjuvant induced arthritis （AA）. AA was induced in Wistar rats. Arthritis rats were treated with TP and methotrexate （MTX） at the onset （day 9） of arthritis. On the peak of arthritis （day 24）, the expression of RANKL and OPG protein in the joints and RANKL mRNA in peripheral blood mononuclear cells （PBMC） was detected. TNF-α and IL-1β levels in peripheral blood were determined. Bone erosion scores were also evaluated. The results showed that bone erosion scores in TP and MTX groups were lower than in AA group （.P〈0.01） ; The expression levels of RANKL in the synovium （P〈0.01） and bone （P〈0.05）, and OPG level in synovium （P〈0.05） were lower in TP group than in AA group （P〈0.05）. In TP group, the expression levels of RANKL mRNA and TNF-α, IL-1β in PBMC were lower than in AA group （all P〈0.01）. It was concluded that TP could inhibit rat adjuvant arthritis bone erosion by suppressing the expression of RANKL.

Influence of baicalin on the expression of receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand and osteoprotegerin in human periodontal ligament cells

Objective To study the effect of baicalin on the expression of receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand(RANKL)and osteoprotegerin(OPG)in cultured human periodontal ligament(HPDL)cells.Methods Small interfering RNA(siRNA)eukaryotic expression vector targeted transforming growth factor βⅡ receptor(TGF-β RⅡ)was constructed and transfected into T cells.HPDL cells with T cells transfected with siRNA or not were placed in the culture medium that had been added with lipopolysaccharide(LPS)and baicalin.The obtained solution was divided into six groups according to the components(group Ⅰ:HPDL cells+LPS+T cells transfected with siRNA1+baicalin;group Ⅱ:HPDL cells+LPS+T cells transfected with siRNA1;group Ⅲ:HPDL cells+LPS+T cells+baicalin;group Ⅳ:HPDL cells+LPS+T cells;group Ⅴ:HPDL cells+baicalin;group Ⅵ:HPDL cells)and was cultured for 48 hours.RT-PCR was used to observe the effect of baicalin on the expression of OPG-RANKL in HPDL cells.Results The ratio of RANKL/OPG in group Ⅰ was lower than that in group Ⅱ(P<0.01)and higher than that in group Ⅲ(P<0.01);The ratio of RANKL/OPG in group Ⅲ was lower than that in group Ⅳ(P<0.01);the ratio of RANKL/OPG in group Ⅳ was higher than that in group Ⅵ(P<0.01);the ratio of RANKL/OPG in group Ⅴ was lower than that in group Ⅵ(P<0.05).Conclusion ① Baicalin could decrease the ratio of RANKL/OPG in HPDL cells.② The TGF-β signaling transduction plays an important role in the effect of baicalin on the RANKL/OPG ratio in HPDL cells.③ Baicalin acts not only through TGF-β to regulate RANKL/OPG in HPDL cells,but also through other pathways.

Inhibitory roles of protein kinase B and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator on hepatic HMG-CoA reductase promoter activity

Since we had previously demonstrated that siRNAs to tristetraprolin (TTP) markedly inhibited insulin stimulation of hepatic HMG-CoA reductase (HMGR) transcription, we investigated the effects of transfecting rat liver with TTP constructs. We found that transfecting diabetic rats with TTP did not increase HMGR transcription but rather led to modest inhibition. We then investigated whether co-transfection with protein kinase B, hepatic form (AKT2), might lead to phosphorylation and result in activation of HMGR transcription. We found that this treatment resulted in near complete inhibition of transcription. Transfection with peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor g coactivator (PGC-1a) also inhibited HMGR transcription. These results show that although TTP is needed for activation of HMGR transcription, it cannot by itself activate this process. AKT2 and PGC-1a, which mediate the activation of gluconeogenic genes by insulin, exert the opposite effect on HMGR.

腺样体扁桃体肥大相关B细胞免疫活化调控机制的研究进展

B细胞通过其表面分布的B细胞受体(BCR)识别外界抗原,是机体产生保护性抗体与免疫记忆的关键步骤。B细胞免疫活化调控与诸多上呼吸道疾病是密切相关的。儿童常见疾病腺样体扁桃体肥大(ATH),其特征性病理本质为淋巴滤泡的增生,但其确切机制尚未明确。本文综述静息态下维持B细胞存活的BCR滋养信号研究,阐述了B细胞免疫活化及产生快速高效免疫记忆的调控机制,尤其是活化早期分子事件,强调mIgG-tail对记忆性抗体应答的相关作用。B细胞活化调控过程出现异常可破坏免疫稳态平衡,导致疾病的发生。本文总结了B细胞免疫活化调控与ATH的机制关联,尝试探讨信号转导通路失调或突变对ATH的可能影响。旨在深入理解ATH的致病机理,以期挖掘潜在研究突破口,寻找ATH新的诊疗靶点。

基于核因子κB受体活化因子配体信号通路激活破骨细胞治疗骨结核的研究进展

骨结核是一种严重危害人体健康的骨科感染性疾病,其病灶组织破坏的最大特点是骨质的吸收及破坏,其中破骨细胞是骨吸收的主要细胞。破骨细胞是由造血干细胞分化而来的多核细胞,通常是由核因子κB受体活化因子配体(receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand,RANKL)与核因子κB受体活化因子(receptor activator for nuclear factor-κB,RANK)调控产生。结核分枝杆菌可以通过RANKL信号通路激活破骨细胞生成转录因子,以增强破骨细胞对骨质的吸收。笔者通过综述RANKL信号通路的结构及破骨细胞的研究进展,以及它们在骨结核临床治疗中可能发挥的潜在作用,为该领域的研究提供新的思路。

生腺布液汤对干燥综合征NOD小鼠B细胞活化因子及B细胞活化因子受体表达的影响

目的:观察生腺布液汤对干燥综合征(SS)NOD模型小鼠颌下腺及血清中B细胞活化因子(BAFF)及B细胞活化因子受体(BAFFR)的影响,探索生腺布液汤治疗SS的作用机制。方法:将24只8周龄雌性NOD小鼠随机分为模型组、硫酸羟氯喹组及生腺布液汤组,每组8只,另取8只同周龄雌性BALB/c小鼠设为正常对照组。给药组分别予生腺布液汤1.75 g/ml灌胃及硫酸羟氯喹溶液0.0026 g/ml灌胃,模型组及正常组予等量蒸馏水,连续8周。实验期间记录小鼠的一般情况及每日饮水量;HE染色观察各组小鼠颌下腺组织病理变化;免疫组化法检测颌下腺组织BAFF、BAFFR表达;ELISA法检测血清BAFF含量。结果:与模型组相比,生腺布液汤组和硫酸羟氯喹组小鼠饮水量下降(均P<0.05),血清BAFF及颌下腺组织BAFF、BAFFR表达降低(均P<0.05),颌下腺组织中淋巴细胞浸润减少,未见明显浸润灶等组织结构破坏。结论:生腺布液汤能够改善干燥综合征NOD小鼠口干症状,减轻颌下腺淋巴细胞浸润程度,其作用机制可能与降低颌下腺及血清BAFF、BAFFR表达相关。

芪地桃蛭二蝉方联合他克莫司治疗膜性肾病的效果及对血清PLA2R、BAFF、IL-6水平的影响

目的 探究芪地桃蛭二蝉方联合他克莫司治疗膜性肾病的效果及对抗磷脂酶A2受体(PLA2R)、B淋巴细胞活化因子(BAFF)及白细胞介素-6(IL-6)水平的影响。方法 选取2017年11月至2020年4月收治的84例膜性肾病患者为研究对象,将其随机分为对照组与联合组,各42例。对照组给予基础治疗加他克莫司治疗,联合组在对照组基础上加芪地桃蛭二蝉方治疗。比较两组的治疗效果。结果 联合组的治疗总有效率高于对照组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗前,两组的24 h尿蛋白定量(24 h UPQ)、人血清白蛋白(HSA)、血清肌酐浓度(Scr)水平比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);治疗后,两组的24 h UPQ、Scr水平均明显降低,HSA水平均明显升高,且联合组优于对照组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗前,两组的PLA2R、BAFF及IL-6水平比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);治疗后,两组的PLA2R、BAFF及IL-6水平均明显降低,且联合组低于对照组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。联合组的不良反应总发生率低于对照组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论 芪地桃蛭二蝉方联合他克莫司治疗膜性肾病效果显著,能够明显降低PLA2R、BAFF及IL-6水平,安全可靠,值得推广。

DETECTION OF PLASMA SOLUBLE INTERLEUKIN－2 RECEPTOR IN PATIENTS WITH SEVERE AND CHRONIC ACTIVE HEPATITIS B

Plasma levels of soluble interleukin-2 receptor (sIL-2R) in patients with chronic active hepatitis B (CAHB) or severe hepatitis B (SHB) were measured quantitatively by 'sandwich' ELISA with monoclonal antibodies in order to explore the change of sIL-2R levels, its clinical significance,and its relation to liver damage. The results showed that the plasma sIL-2R levels in patients with CAHB and SHB were much higher than those in normal controls (P < 0. 01 ), and the level ofplasma sIL-2R in patients with SHB was greatly higher than that in patients with CAHB. These results suggest that there is close relation between plasma level of sIL-2R, the clinical types of hepatitis B,and the severity of liver damage. In addition, there is no significant difference in plasma levels of sIL-2R between acute severe hepatitis B (ASHB), subacute severe hepatitis B (SASHB), and chronic severe hepatitis B (CSHB). No relation was found between sIL-2R level and hepatitis B virusreplication activity.

血清MBL、BAFF与磷脂酶A2受体相关特发性膜性肾病患者肾功能及疗效的关系

目的探讨血清甘露聚糖结合凝集素(MBL)、肿瘤坏死因子家族B细胞活化因子(BAFF)与磷脂酶A2受体(PLA2R)相关特发性膜性肾病(IMN)患者肾功能和疗效的关系。方法选取PLA2R相关IMN患者103例作为观察组,并根据疗效将PLA2R相关IMN患者分为未缓解组(n=44)、缓解组(n=59);同期另选健康体检志愿者67例作为对照组。收集相关资料;用酶联免疫吸法检测血清MBL、BAFF、24 h尿蛋白,PA速率微板法试剂盒检测血肌酐,计算估计肾小球滤过率(eGFR)。Spearman相关法分析PLA2R相关IMN患者血清MBL、BAFF水平与肾功能指标的相关性;多因素Logistic回归分析影响PLA2R相关IMN患者疗效的因素,受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线分析血清MBL、BAFF对PLA2R相关IMN患者治疗未缓解的预测价值。结果观察组血清MBL、BAFF水平及24 h尿蛋白高于对照组,eGFR低于对照组(P均<0.05)。PLA2R相关IMN患者血清MBL、BAFF水平与eGFR呈负相关(r分别为-0.777、-0.760,P均<0.05),与24 h尿蛋白呈正相关(r分别为0.883、0.828,P均<0.05)。未缓解组白蛋白、eGFR低于缓解组,24 h尿蛋白、MBL、BAFF高于缓解组(P均<0.05),两组性别、年龄、血肌酐、血尿酸、血尿素氮、总胆固醇、甘油三酯、IgG、补体3和PLA2R抗体滴度比较差异无统计学意义(P均>0.05)。白蛋白和eGFR升高为PLA2R相关IMN患者疗效的独立保护因素(P均<0.05),24 h尿蛋白、MBL和BAFF升高为独立危险因素(P均<0.05)。ROC曲线分析结果显示,血清MBL、BAFF联合预测PLA2R相关IMN患者治疗未缓解的曲线下面积(0.880)大于二者单独预测(0.791、0.787),比较差异有统计学意义(Z分别为2.694、2.613,P均<0.05)。结论血清MBL、BAFF水平升高与PLA2R相关IMN患者肾功能降低及疗效差有关,二者联合检测预测PLA2R相关IMN患者治疗未缓解的价值较高。

核因子κB受体活化因子信号转导机制与破骨细胞的活化

背景:破骨细胞是目前已知的唯一一种骨吸收细胞,其生命活动对骨骼的正常发育和骨骼损伤修复至关重要。在绝大多数骨病中,破骨细胞均显示出异常增殖分化和骨吸收活性增加,而核因子κB受体活化因子信号是调控破骨细胞生命过程的关键信号通路。目的:总结对破骨细胞核因子κB受体活化因子信号下游靶点及DNA转录因子的最新研究进展,为相关疾病的研究和治疗提供依据。方法:文献检索数据库包括中国知网、万方、维普数据库、PubMed、Embase及Web of Science数据库,中文检索词为“破骨细胞,破骨前体细胞,骨质疏松症,骨代谢,发病机制,表观遗传学,信号通路,信号传导,转录因子,组织工程”,英文检索词为“osteoclasts,osteoclast precursor cells,osteoporosis,bone metabolism,pathogenesis,epigenetics,signaling pathway,signal transduction,transcription factors,tissue engineering”,时间设置为2017-2021年,根据纳入和排除标准共筛选52篇文献。结果与结论:核因子κB受体活化因子的特殊结构决定了其信号传导需要与肿瘤坏死因子受体激活因子6结合来募集多种蛋白、活性酶以及细胞因子,形成具有内在酶活性的核因子κB受体活化因子复合物;该复合物通过激活核因子κB、丝裂原活化蛋白激酶等信号通路的传导,最终调控破骨细胞分化、增殖、骨吸收等生命过程。

桑黄多糖调控MICB/NKG2D信号通路增强机体对脑胶质瘤细胞的免疫监视作用

目的:探讨桑黄多糖对脑胶质瘤细胞免疫监视的增强作用及其对主要组织相容性复合物Ⅰ链相关基因B(MICB)/自然杀伤细胞活化性受体2D(NKG2D)信号通路的调控机制。方法:取6~8周龄C57BL/6小鼠60只和GL261细胞株培养传代,随机取其中的50只小鼠建立脑胶质瘤模型,其余10只小鼠记为对照组,另将建模成功小鼠采用随机数字表分组,榄香烯组予以100 mg/kg榄香烯与1 ml/100 g生理盐水混匀灌胃,桑黄多糖各剂量组分别予以50、100、200 mg/kg桑黄多糖溶于1 ml/100 g生理盐水中灌胃,对照组和模型组均予以等量生理盐水灌胃,均1次/d,共4周。干预后处死小鼠,比较各组瘤重和抑瘤率;苏木素-伊红(HE)染色观察瘤组织病理变化;以CD57抗体标记检测瘤组织中NK细胞浸润;实时-逆转录聚合酶链反应(RT-qPCR)检测瘤组织主要组织相容性复合物Ⅰ链相关基因A(MICA)、MICB、UL16结合蛋白1(ULBP1)、UL16结合蛋白2(ULBP2)、UL16结合蛋白3(ULBP3)mRNA表达,Western blot检测瘤组织MICA、MICB、ULBP1、ULBP2、ULBP3蛋白表达;采用磁珠亲和细胞分选法分离各组组织中NK细胞,采用流式细胞仪检测其表面NKG2D活性。结果:与模型组比较,榄香烯组和桑黄多糖各剂量组瘤重下降,抑瘤率升高,瘤组织细胞变性、坏死增多,NK细胞浸润增多,MICA、ULBP2、ULBP3 mRNA和蛋白表达下降,MICB、ULBP1 mRNA和蛋白表达升高,且NK细胞表面NKG2D活性增强,上述差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);桑黄多糖的作用呈剂量依赖性,桑黄多糖低剂量组和榄香烯组所有指标比较差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:桑黄多糖可抑制脑胶质瘤增长,促进瘤细胞变性、坏死,增加NK细胞浸润,推测d与调控MICB/NKG2D信号通路,增加MICB、ULBP1表达和NK细胞表面NKG2D活性,下调MICA、ULBP2、ULBP3表达,增强对脑胶质瘤细胞的免疫监视有关。

Puerarin partly counteracts the inflammatory response after cerebral ischemia/reperfusion via activating the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway

Puerarin, a major isoflavonoid derived from the Chinese medical herb radix puerariae （Gegen）, has been reported to inhibit neuronal apoptosis and play an anti-inflammatory role in focal cerebral ischemia model rats. Recent findings regarding stroke pathophysiology have recognized that anti-inflammation is an important target for the treatment of ischemic stroke. The cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway is a highly robust neural-immune mechanism for inflammation control. This study was to investigate whether activating the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway can be involved in the mechanism of inhibiting the inflammatory response during puerarin-induced cerebral ischemia/reperfusion in rats. Results showed that puerarin pretreatment （intravenous injection） re- duced the ischemic infarct volume, improved neurological deficit after cerebral ischemia/reperfusion and decreased the levels of interleukin-1β, interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-a in brain tissue. Pretreatment with puerarin （intravenous injection） attenuated the inflammatory response in rats, which was accompanied by janus-activated kinase 2 （JAK2） and signal transducers and activators of transcription 3 （STAT3） activation and nuclear factor kappa B （NF-KB） inhibition. These observa- tions were inhibited by the alpha7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor （a7nAchR） antagonist a-bungarotoxin （a-BGT）. In addition, puerarin pretreatment increased the expression of a7nAchR mRNA in ischemic cerebral tissue. These data demonstrate that puerarin pretreatment strongly protects the brain against cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury and inhibits the inflammatory re- sponse. Our results also indicated that the anti-inflammatory effect of puerarin may partly be medi- ated through the activation of the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway.

Effect of nuclear factor-κB and angiotensin Ⅱ receptor type 1 on the pathogenesis of rat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

AIM: To investigate the roles of nuclear factor(NF)-κB and angiotensin Ⅱ receptor type 1(AT1R) in the pathogenesis of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD).METHODS: Forty-two healthy adult male SpragueDawley rats were randomly divided into three groups:the control group(normal diet), the model group,and the intervention group(10 wk of a high-fat diet feeding, followed by an intraperitoneal injection of PDTC); 6 rats in each group were sacrificed at 6, 10,and 14 wk. After sacrifice, liver tissue was taken,paraffin sections of liver tissue specimens were prepared, hematoxylin and eosin(HE) staining was performed, and pathological changes in liver tissue(i.e., liver fibrosis) were observed by light microscopy.NF-κB expression in liver tissue was detected by immunohistochemistry, and the expression of AT1 R in the liver tissue was detected by reverse transcriptionpolymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR). The data are expressed as mean ± SD. A two-sample t test was used to compare the control group and the model group at different time points, paired t tests were used to compare the differences between the intervention group and the model group, and analysis of variance was used to compare the model group with the control group. Homogeneity of variance was analyzed with single factor analysis of variance. H variance analysis was used to compare the variance. P < 0.05 wasconsidered statistically significant.RESULTS: The NAFLD model was successful after 6wk and 10 wk. Liver fibrosis was found in four rats in the model group, but in only one rat in the intervention group at 14 wk. Liver steatosis, inflammation, and fibrosis were gradually increased throughout the model. In the intervention group, the body mass,rat liver index, serum lipid, and transaminase levels were not increased compared to the model group.In the model group, the degree of liver steatosis was increased at 6, 10, and 14 wk, and was significantly higher than in the control group(P < 0.01). In the model group, different degrees of liver cell necrosis were visible and small leaves, punctated inflammation,focal necrosis, and obvious ballooning degeneration were observed. Partial necrosis and confluent necrosis were observed. In the model group, liver inflammatory activity scores at 6, 10, and 14 wk were higher than in the control group(P < 0.01). Active inflammation in liver tissue in the intervention group was lower than in the model group(P < 0.05). HE staining showed liver fibrosis only at 14 wk in 4/6 rats in the model group and in 1/6 rats in the intervention group. NF-κB positive cells were stained yellow or ensemble yellow,and NF-κB was localized in the cytoplasm and/or nucleus. The model group showed NF-κB activation at6, 10, and 14 wk in liver cells; at the same time points,there were statistically significant differences in the control group(P < 0.01). Over time, NF-κB expression increased; this was statistically lower(P < 0.05) at14 weeks in the intervention group compared to the model group, but significantly increased(P < 0.05)compared with the control group; RT-PCR showed that AT1 R mRNA expression increased gradually in the model group; at 14 wk, the expression was significantly different compared with expression at 10 weeks as well as at 6 weeks(P < 0.05). In the model group, AT1 R mRNA expression was significantly higher than at the same time point in the control group(P <0.01).CONCLUSION: With increasing severity of NAFLD,NF-κB activity is enhanced, and the inhibition of NF-κB activity may reduce AT1 R mRNA expression in NAFLD.

Potential PET Ligands for Imaging of Cerebral VPAC and PAC Receptors: Are Non-Peptide Small Molecules Superior to Peptide Compounds?

Pituitary adenylate cyclase activating polypeptide (PACAP) and vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) have been known for decades to mediate neuroendocrine and vasodilative actions via G-protein-coupled receptors of Class B. These are targets of imaging probes for positron emission tomography (PET) or single photon emission tomography (SPECT) in tumor diagnostics and tumor grading. However, they play only a subordinate role in the development of tracers for brain imaging. Difficulties in development of non-peptide ligands typical for cerebral receptors of PACAP and VIP are shared by all members of Class B receptor family. Essential landmarks have been confirmed for understanding of structural details of Class B receptor molecular signalling during the last five years. High relevance in the explanation of problems in ligand development for these receptors is admitted to the large N-terminal?ectodomain markedly different from Class A receptor binding sites and poorly suitable as orthosteric binding sites for the most small-molecule compounds. The present study is focused on the recently available receptor ligands for PAC1, VPAC1 and VPAC2 receptors as well as potential small-molecule lead structures suitable for use in PET or SPECT. Recently, biaryl, cyanothiophene and pentanamide structures with affinities in nM-range have been proposed as non-peptide ligands at VPAC1 and VPAC2 receptors. However, most of these ligands have been classified as non-competitive related to the orthosteric binding site of endogenous peptide ligands of VPAC receptors. For PAC1 receptors have been identified hydrazide compounds for which an inhibitory and potentially competitive mechanism of receptor binding has been postulated based on molecular docking studies.

核因子κB受体活化因子配体抑制剂地舒单抗在肺癌骨转移中的应用

目前,随着基因靶向治疗和免疫治疗在肺癌领域中取得巨大突破,晚期肺癌患者总生存期(OS)显著延长,但发生远处骨转移及骨相关事件(SRE),如骨痛、病理性骨折、脊髓压迫、高钙血症等风险也随之增大,严重影响了患者的生活质量。因此,在全身治疗基础上应积极预防和治疗骨转移及SRE治疗。临床研究表明,核因子κB受体活化因子(RANK)配体(RANKL)/RANK/骨保护素信号通路在肿瘤骨转移中发挥着重要作用,阻断该通路能有效预防和治疗SRE。RANKL抑制剂地舒单抗(商品名:安加维)是一种人免疫球蛋白G2单克隆抗体,可特异性结合RANKL而阻断破骨细胞参与的RANKL/RANK/骨保护素信号通路激活,最终发挥预防骨转移及SRE的作用。与双磷酸盐类药物比较,地舒单抗疗效显著,能明显延长患者OS和SRE的发生时间。同时,地舒单抗还具有抗肿瘤作用。该文就地舒单抗的作用机制、临床研究及安全性等方面的最新研究进行了阐述,以期为临床医生提供参考。

原发性癫痫患者血清BAFF、HMGB1、TLR4的表达水平及其临床意义

目的 检测原发性癫痫患者血清B细胞活化因子(BAFF)、高迁移率蛋白1 (HMGB1)、TOLL样受体4(TLR4)的表达水平,并探讨其临床意义。方法 选择2018年3月至2021年3月西安市第三医院神经内科收治的90例原发性癫痫患者进行研究(观察组),并选择同期于我院体检的90例健康人员作为对照组。比较两组受检者血清BAFF、HMGB1和TLR4的表达水平及简易精神状态检查量表(MMSE)评分、简明精神病评定量表(BPRS)评分,并比较不同发作类型患者的血清BAFF、HMGB1、TLR4水平及MMSE、BPRS评分,采用Pearson相关分析法分析血清BAFF、HMGB1、TLR4水平与MMSE、BPRS评分的相关性。结果 观察组患者的血清BAFF、HMGB1、TLR4水平及BPRS评分分别为(10.51±1.27) ng/mL、(370.68±75.20) pg/mL、(48.49±9.01) ng/mL、(35.18±4.26)分,明显高于对照组的(4.45±0.60) ng/mL、(282.02±36.24) pg/mL、(33.15±4.70) ng/mL、(16.87±1.15)分,MMSE评分为(13.28±1.63)分,明显低于对照组的(27.45±2.29)分,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);全身强直阵挛发作患者的血清BAFF、HMGB1、TLR4水平及BPRS评分水平分别为(20.25±4.20) ng/mL、(442.45±97.61) pg/mL、(53.09±10.25) ng/mL、(37.02±3.11)分,明显高于部分性发作患者的(12.82±2.93) ng/mL、(385.50±80.02) pg/mL、(46.37±7.12) ng/mL、(33.80±3.40)分,MMSE评分为(12.30±2.49)分,明显低于部分性发作患者的(14.28±3.24)分,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);经Pearson相关分析结果显示,血清BAFF、HMGB1、TLR4水平与MMSE评分均呈负相关(r=-0.510、-0.212、-0.306,P<0.05),与BPRS评分均呈正相关(r=0.391、0.370、0.235,P<0.05)。结论 原发性癫痫患者的血清BAFF、HMGB1、TLR4水平呈高表达,影响患者的精神状态与病情的发展,对临床评估病情及治疗具有指导意义。

血清BAFF、Nesfatin-1、NLRP3水平与癫痫患者预后的相关性及其预测价值

目的:分析血清B细胞活化因子(BAFF)、新饱食分子蛋白1(Nesfatin-1)、NOD样受体家族含pyrin结构域蛋白3(NLRP3)水平与癫痫患者预后的相关性及其预测价值。方法:选取2019年6月至2021年6月该院收治的149例癫痫患者进行前瞻性研究。治疗后随访1年,根据1年后预后情况将患者分为预后不良组(n=43)和预后良好组(n=106)。比较两组治疗前及治疗3、6个月后血清BAFF、Nesfatin-1、NLRP3水平,采用Spearman相关性分析BAFF、Nesfatin-1、NLRP3水平与癫痫患者预后的相关性,并采用受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线分析血清BAFF、Nesfatin-1、NLRP3水平单项及联合检测预测癫痫患者预后的价值。结果:治疗3、6个月后,预后不良组血清BAFF、Nesfatin-1、NLRP3水平均高于预后良好组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);Spearman相关性分析结果显示,BAFF、Nesfatin-1、NLRP3水平与癫痫患者预后均呈正相关(r>0,P<0.05);治疗6个月后,血清BAFF、Nesfatin-1、NLRP3水平单项及联合预测癫痫患者预后的曲线下面积(AUC)分别为0.730、0.756、0.737、0.906,均具有一定预测价值,其中联合检测预测价值最高。结论:血清BAFF、Nesfatin-1、NLRP3水平与癫痫患者预后均呈正相关,且三者联合检测预测癫痫患者的价值高于各单项检测。