OBJECTIVE: To study the mechanism of Dangfei Liganning capsule(当飞利肝宁胶囊) in the treatment of rats with metabolic associated fatty liver disease(MAFLD). METHODS: Totally 48 specific pathogen free SpragueDawley ma...OBJECTIVE: To study the mechanism of Dangfei Liganning capsule(当飞利肝宁胶囊) in the treatment of rats with metabolic associated fatty liver disease(MAFLD). METHODS: Totally 48 specific pathogen free SpragueDawley male rats were randomly divided into normal Group, model group, Dangfei Liganning high, moderate, and low-dose groups and Essentiale group which were fed with high fat diet for 8 weeks, and gavage and molding were carried out simultaneously. Dangfei Liganning high, middle and low-dose group were given 0.27, 0.135 and 0.0675 g·kg-1·d-1 respectively by gavage, Essentiale group was given 0.123 g·kg-1·d-1 by gavage, the same amount of distilled water was given by gavage in the normal group and the model group. The rats were weighed at the 0th week, 2nd week, 4th week, 6th week and 8th weekend respectively. The rats were sacrificed at the end of the 8th week. Serum levels of alanine aminotransferase(ALT), alanine aminotransferase(AST),triglyceride(TG), total cholesterol(CHO), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein (LDL-C), total protein(TP), albumin(Alb), globulin(GLB), total bilirubin(TBIL), direct bilirubin(DBIL), tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α) and interleukin-6(IL-6) were measured. The levels of liver tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α), interleukin-6(IL-6) and liver pathology [hematoxylin and eosin(HE) staining, oil red O staining] were detected. The expression levels of liver X receptor α(LXRα), steroid regulatory element binding protein-1(SREBP-1) and fatty acid synthase(FAS) were detected by immunohistochemistry, Western blot and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. RESULTS: From the beginning to the 8th week, the growth rate of body weight in the Dangfei Liganning highdose group was slower than all other groups. There was no significant difference in ALB level in all groups(P > 0.05). Compared with the model group, the levels of ALT, AST, LDL-C, TG, CHO, TP, GLB, TBIL, DBIL, IL-6, TNF-α were significantly decreased and HDL-C were significantly increased in Dangfei Liganning high-dose group(P < 0.01, < 0.05). HE and oil red O staining showed that the fatty lesions in rat liver were alleviated, while the expressions of LXRα, SREBP-1, FAS m RNA and protein were significantly decreased(P < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS: Dangfei Liganning capsule can slow down the increase of body weight of MAFLD rats, reduce the levels of transaminase, Lipid and inflammatory factors in MAFLD rats, promote the synthesis of liver protein and bile metabolism, and improve the liver fatty lesion of MAFLD rats, among which the Dangfei Liganning highdose group is more effective. The mechanism of action may be through blocking LXR-SREBP-1-FAS signal pathway.展开更多
远端上游元件结合蛋白1(far upstream element binding protein 1,FUBP1)通过特异性结合远端上游元件(upstream element,FUSE)调控原癌基因c-Myc的转录。FUBP家族包括FUBP1、FUBP2、FUBP3及FUBP4,其序列具有高度同源性,但功能各不相同。...远端上游元件结合蛋白1(far upstream element binding protein 1,FUBP1)通过特异性结合远端上游元件(upstream element,FUSE)调控原癌基因c-Myc的转录。FUBP家族包括FUBP1、FUBP2、FUBP3及FUBP4,其序列具有高度同源性,但功能各不相同。FUBP1蛋白由3个结构域构成,具有两亲性螺旋结构的N端、富含酪氨酸的C端以及1个DNA结合区域。生理状态下,FUBP1蛋白定位于细胞核。除了调控c-Myc转录外,FUBP1还可结合RNA,参与调控mRNA稳定性、病毒复制及RNA的剪接。展开更多
AIM: To evaluate the effect of resveratrol, alone and in combination with fenofibrate, on fructose-induced metabolic genes abnormalities in rats.METHODS: Giving a fructose-enriched diet (FED) to rats for 12 wk was use...AIM: To evaluate the effect of resveratrol, alone and in combination with fenofibrate, on fructose-induced metabolic genes abnormalities in rats.METHODS: Giving a fructose-enriched diet (FED) to rats for 12 wk was used as a model for inducing hepatic dyslipidemia and insulin resistance. Adult male albino rats (150-200 g) were divided into a control group and a FED group which was subdivided into 4 groups, a control FED, fenofibrate (FENO) (100 mg/kg), resveratrol (RES) (70 mg/kg) and combined treatment (FENO + RES) (half the doses). All treatments were given orally from the 9<sup>th</sup> week till the end of experimental period. Body weight, oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), liver index, glucose, insulin, insulin resistance (HOMA), serum and liver triglycerides (TGs), oxidative stress (liver MDA, GSH and SOD), serum AST, ALT, AST/ALT ratio and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) were measured. Additionally, hepatic gene expression of suppressor of cytokine signaling-3 (SOCS-3), sterol regulatory element binding protein-1c (SREBP-1c), fatty acid synthase (FAS), malonyl CoA decarboxylase (MCD), transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) and adipose tissue genes expression of leptin and adiponectin were investigated. Liver sections were taken for histopathological examination and steatosis area were determined.RESULTS: Rats fed FED showed damaged liver, impairment of glucose tolerance, insulin resistance, oxidative stress and dyslipidemia. As for gene expression, there was a change in favor of dyslipidemia and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) development. All treatment regimens showed some benefit in reversing the described deviations. Fructose caused deterioration in hepatic gene expression of SOCS-3, SREBP-1c, FAS, MDA and TGF-β1 and in adipose tissue gene expression of leptin and adiponectin. Fructose showed also an increase in body weight, insulin resistance (OGTT, HOMA), serum and liver TGs, hepatic MDA, serum AST, AST/ALT ratio and TNF-α compared to control. All treatments improved SOCS-3, FAS, MCD, TGF-β1 and leptin genes expression while only RES and FENO + RES groups showed an improvement in SREBP-1c expression. Adiponectin gene expression was improved only by RES. A decrease in body weight, HOMA, liver TGs, AST/ALT ratio and TNF-α were observed in all treatment groups. Liver index was increased in FENO and FENO + RES groups. Serum TGs was improved only by FENO treatment. Liver MDA was improved by RES and FENO + RES treatments. FENO + RES group showed an increase in liver GSH content.CONCLUSION: When resveratrol was given with half the dose of fenofibrate it improved NASH-related fructose-induced disturbances in gene expression similar to a full dose of fenofibrate.展开更多
Background Statin therapy has affected glucose homoeostasis of type 2 diabetes patients,which could be related with bile acids metabolism.Whether bile acid metabolism and the expression of farnesoid X receptor (FXR)...Background Statin therapy has affected glucose homoeostasis of type 2 diabetes patients,which could be related with bile acids metabolism.Whether bile acid metabolism and the expression of farnesoid X receptor (FXR),liver X receptor-α (LXR-α) and sterol regulatory element-binding protein (Srebp)-1c is regulated by hyperglycemia,or whether simvastatin therapy led to higher glucose is related with down-regulated expression of FXR in diabetic rats remained unclear.Methods Forty male Wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups:normal control rats,insulin resistance rats,diabetic model rats,and the late simvastatin induced diabetic rats.Normal control rats were fed with standard diet,others were fed with high-fat diet.Diabetic model rats were induced by a single intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (STZ).The late simvastatin induced diabetic rats started simvastatin administration after STZ induced diabetic model rats.Characteristics of fasting blood glucose (FPG),lipid files and total bile acids (TBAs) were measured and the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) was performed after overnight fasting at the eighth weekend.RNA and protein levels of FXR,LXR-α and Srebp-1c were tested by Western blotting and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR).Results The insulin resistance rats showed higher glucose,lipid files and lower expression of FXR compared with normal control rats (P >0.05).The diabetic model rats showed significantly higher glucose,lipid files,TBA and lower expression of FXR compared with insulin resistance rats (P <0.05).The late simvastatin induced diabetic rats displayed higher glucose and TBA and lower expression of FXR compared with diabetic model rats (P <0.05).Conclusions Changes in bile acid homeostasis,including the alterations of bile acid levels and bile acid receptors,are either a cause or a consequence of the metabolic disturbances observed during diabetic models.Statin therapy induced hyperglycemia may be related with FXR,SHP,LXR-α and Srebp-1 pathways.展开更多
基金Supported by Capital Health Development Research Project:Assessment of the Efficacy of BIEJIAJIANWAN Pill in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B Cirrhosis/Fibrosis (CD2018-2-2173)Beijing Municipal Administration of Hospitals Incubating Program:Clinical Observation on the Treatment of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease by Invigorating the Spleen,Soothing the Liver,Activating Blood Circulation and Resolving Phlegm (PZ2019011)。
文摘OBJECTIVE: To study the mechanism of Dangfei Liganning capsule(当飞利肝宁胶囊) in the treatment of rats with metabolic associated fatty liver disease(MAFLD). METHODS: Totally 48 specific pathogen free SpragueDawley male rats were randomly divided into normal Group, model group, Dangfei Liganning high, moderate, and low-dose groups and Essentiale group which were fed with high fat diet for 8 weeks, and gavage and molding were carried out simultaneously. Dangfei Liganning high, middle and low-dose group were given 0.27, 0.135 and 0.0675 g·kg-1·d-1 respectively by gavage, Essentiale group was given 0.123 g·kg-1·d-1 by gavage, the same amount of distilled water was given by gavage in the normal group and the model group. The rats were weighed at the 0th week, 2nd week, 4th week, 6th week and 8th weekend respectively. The rats were sacrificed at the end of the 8th week. Serum levels of alanine aminotransferase(ALT), alanine aminotransferase(AST),triglyceride(TG), total cholesterol(CHO), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein (LDL-C), total protein(TP), albumin(Alb), globulin(GLB), total bilirubin(TBIL), direct bilirubin(DBIL), tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α) and interleukin-6(IL-6) were measured. The levels of liver tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α), interleukin-6(IL-6) and liver pathology [hematoxylin and eosin(HE) staining, oil red O staining] were detected. The expression levels of liver X receptor α(LXRα), steroid regulatory element binding protein-1(SREBP-1) and fatty acid synthase(FAS) were detected by immunohistochemistry, Western blot and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. RESULTS: From the beginning to the 8th week, the growth rate of body weight in the Dangfei Liganning highdose group was slower than all other groups. There was no significant difference in ALB level in all groups(P > 0.05). Compared with the model group, the levels of ALT, AST, LDL-C, TG, CHO, TP, GLB, TBIL, DBIL, IL-6, TNF-α were significantly decreased and HDL-C were significantly increased in Dangfei Liganning high-dose group(P < 0.01, < 0.05). HE and oil red O staining showed that the fatty lesions in rat liver were alleviated, while the expressions of LXRα, SREBP-1, FAS m RNA and protein were significantly decreased(P < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS: Dangfei Liganning capsule can slow down the increase of body weight of MAFLD rats, reduce the levels of transaminase, Lipid and inflammatory factors in MAFLD rats, promote the synthesis of liver protein and bile metabolism, and improve the liver fatty lesion of MAFLD rats, among which the Dangfei Liganning highdose group is more effective. The mechanism of action may be through blocking LXR-SREBP-1-FAS signal pathway.
文摘远端上游元件结合蛋白1(far upstream element binding protein 1,FUBP1)通过特异性结合远端上游元件(upstream element,FUSE)调控原癌基因c-Myc的转录。FUBP家族包括FUBP1、FUBP2、FUBP3及FUBP4,其序列具有高度同源性,但功能各不相同。FUBP1蛋白由3个结构域构成,具有两亲性螺旋结构的N端、富含酪氨酸的C端以及1个DNA结合区域。生理状态下,FUBP1蛋白定位于细胞核。除了调控c-Myc转录外,FUBP1还可结合RNA,参与调控mRNA稳定性、病毒复制及RNA的剪接。
文摘AIM: To evaluate the effect of resveratrol, alone and in combination with fenofibrate, on fructose-induced metabolic genes abnormalities in rats.METHODS: Giving a fructose-enriched diet (FED) to rats for 12 wk was used as a model for inducing hepatic dyslipidemia and insulin resistance. Adult male albino rats (150-200 g) were divided into a control group and a FED group which was subdivided into 4 groups, a control FED, fenofibrate (FENO) (100 mg/kg), resveratrol (RES) (70 mg/kg) and combined treatment (FENO + RES) (half the doses). All treatments were given orally from the 9<sup>th</sup> week till the end of experimental period. Body weight, oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), liver index, glucose, insulin, insulin resistance (HOMA), serum and liver triglycerides (TGs), oxidative stress (liver MDA, GSH and SOD), serum AST, ALT, AST/ALT ratio and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) were measured. Additionally, hepatic gene expression of suppressor of cytokine signaling-3 (SOCS-3), sterol regulatory element binding protein-1c (SREBP-1c), fatty acid synthase (FAS), malonyl CoA decarboxylase (MCD), transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) and adipose tissue genes expression of leptin and adiponectin were investigated. Liver sections were taken for histopathological examination and steatosis area were determined.RESULTS: Rats fed FED showed damaged liver, impairment of glucose tolerance, insulin resistance, oxidative stress and dyslipidemia. As for gene expression, there was a change in favor of dyslipidemia and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) development. All treatment regimens showed some benefit in reversing the described deviations. Fructose caused deterioration in hepatic gene expression of SOCS-3, SREBP-1c, FAS, MDA and TGF-β1 and in adipose tissue gene expression of leptin and adiponectin. Fructose showed also an increase in body weight, insulin resistance (OGTT, HOMA), serum and liver TGs, hepatic MDA, serum AST, AST/ALT ratio and TNF-α compared to control. All treatments improved SOCS-3, FAS, MCD, TGF-β1 and leptin genes expression while only RES and FENO + RES groups showed an improvement in SREBP-1c expression. Adiponectin gene expression was improved only by RES. A decrease in body weight, HOMA, liver TGs, AST/ALT ratio and TNF-α were observed in all treatment groups. Liver index was increased in FENO and FENO + RES groups. Serum TGs was improved only by FENO treatment. Liver MDA was improved by RES and FENO + RES treatments. FENO + RES group showed an increase in liver GSH content.CONCLUSION: When resveratrol was given with half the dose of fenofibrate it improved NASH-related fructose-induced disturbances in gene expression similar to a full dose of fenofibrate.
基金This work was supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 81170771, 81101183 and 81270175), Science and Technology Development Programme of Shandong (No. 2012GSF 11803), International Cooperation Programme of 3inan City (No. 201011008).Acknowledgements: We thank Han Jing, Lu Yong and Jiang Qiang for their assistance in animal experiment.
文摘Background Statin therapy has affected glucose homoeostasis of type 2 diabetes patients,which could be related with bile acids metabolism.Whether bile acid metabolism and the expression of farnesoid X receptor (FXR),liver X receptor-α (LXR-α) and sterol regulatory element-binding protein (Srebp)-1c is regulated by hyperglycemia,or whether simvastatin therapy led to higher glucose is related with down-regulated expression of FXR in diabetic rats remained unclear.Methods Forty male Wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups:normal control rats,insulin resistance rats,diabetic model rats,and the late simvastatin induced diabetic rats.Normal control rats were fed with standard diet,others were fed with high-fat diet.Diabetic model rats were induced by a single intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (STZ).The late simvastatin induced diabetic rats started simvastatin administration after STZ induced diabetic model rats.Characteristics of fasting blood glucose (FPG),lipid files and total bile acids (TBAs) were measured and the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) was performed after overnight fasting at the eighth weekend.RNA and protein levels of FXR,LXR-α and Srebp-1c were tested by Western blotting and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR).Results The insulin resistance rats showed higher glucose,lipid files and lower expression of FXR compared with normal control rats (P >0.05).The diabetic model rats showed significantly higher glucose,lipid files,TBA and lower expression of FXR compared with insulin resistance rats (P <0.05).The late simvastatin induced diabetic rats displayed higher glucose and TBA and lower expression of FXR compared with diabetic model rats (P <0.05).Conclusions Changes in bile acid homeostasis,including the alterations of bile acid levels and bile acid receptors,are either a cause or a consequence of the metabolic disturbances observed during diabetic models.Statin therapy induced hyperglycemia may be related with FXR,SHP,LXR-α and Srebp-1 pathways.