OBJECTIVE:To investigate effects of the extracts from soothing-liver and invigorating-spleen formulas on the injury due to oxidative stress,mediated by the Nuclear factor-like 2(Nrf2)-Antioxidant response element(ARE)...OBJECTIVE:To investigate effects of the extracts from soothing-liver and invigorating-spleen formulas on the injury due to oxidative stress,mediated by the Nuclear factor-like 2(Nrf2)-Antioxidant response element(ARE) pathway,in the hepatocytes of rats with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD) induced by high-fat diet.METHODS:Soothing-liver and invigorating-spleen formula mixtures were prepared for five groups:normal,model,soothing-liver formula group(SLG),invigorating-spleen formula group(ISG),integrated formula group(IG).The rat model of NAFLD was induced by feeding rats a high-fat diet(HFD).After 16 weeks,the hepatic tissue was examined following Haematoxylin-Eosin(H&E) staining and with Transmission electron microscopy(TEM).Levels of hepatic lipids,serum lipids and hepatic functions were measured using a biochemical analyser.Hepatocytes were isolated from the livers of rats and were identified by cellar immunohistochemistry,cellular immunofluorescence and flow cytometry.The expression levels of Nrf2,Kelch-like epichlorohydrin-associated protein 1(Keap-1),haeme oxygenase-1(HO-1) and NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductase 1(NQO1) m RNAs were assessed by real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR.Nrf2,Keap-1,HO-1 and NQO1 proteins were measured by Western blotting.Finally,the levels of oxidative stress factors Superoxide Dismutase(SOD),malonaldehyde(MDA) and Glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px) in hepatocytes were measured by WST-1,TBA and colorimetry.RESULTS:The H & E and TEM results showed that the NAFLD model rats successfully reproduced typical pathogenetic and histopathological features.The liver function and levels of hepatic lipids and serum lipids from the model rats were dramatically increased.Compared with the model group,the levels of hepatic lipids,serum lipids and hepatic function in the treatment groups were ameliorated to different degrees.The yields of purified hepatocytes in each rat were 4-5 × 108.The viability of the isolated hepatocytes was higher than 95%,with a purity over 93.2%.Cellular immunohistochemistry analysis showed that the hepatocytes were brown,while in the cellular immunofluorescence analysis,the hepatocytes showed green fluorescence.The expression levels of Nrf2,Keap-1,HO-1 and NQO1 m RNA and protein in the hepatocytes were significantly higher in the model group than in the normal group(P < 0.05,P < 0.01).Compared with the model group,the expression of Nrf2,Keap-1,HO-1 and NQO-1 m RNAs and proteins in all treatment groups increased,especially in the IG(P < 0.01).CONCLUSION:The extracts from soothing-liver and invigorating-spleen formulas may protect the liver against the injury induced by oxidative stress in hepatocytes by influencing the Nrf2-ARE pathway,which may be the mechanism having the potential for prevention and treatment of NAFLD.展开更多
Lately,Tianlun International Hotels announced the appointment of Claudia Jiang as PR Director.Jiang will take charge of branding promotion and public relations,as well as brand management of Tianlun International Hote...Lately,Tianlun International Hotels announced the appointment of Claudia Jiang as PR Director.Jiang will take charge of branding promotion and public relations,as well as brand management of Tianlun International Hotels.Jiang graduated from the Beijing International Studies University and worked in HK CTS Hotels Co.Ltd.,responsible for brand standard establishment,public relations,new media applications,events,exhibitions,advertisements and promotions.展开更多
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in rats of the decoction of Yiqihuoxue formula and the solution prepared with the extracts from the individual herbal medicines of the...OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in rats of the decoction of Yiqihuoxue formula and the solution prepared with the extracts from the individual herbal medicines of the formula. METHODS: The rat models of NAFLD were established with high-fat diet (HFD) for 10 weeks. Thirty-two rats were randomly divided into 4 groups: the control group, the model group, the decoction group and the solution group, 8 for each group. From the 6th week, drinking water, the decoction and the solution were intragastrically administrated accordingly to the rats for 5 weeks. The pathological changes of the liver tissues were observed with Hematoxylin and eosin staining, triglyceride levels in liver tissues measured, serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) activity measured, and serum gastrin and motilin tested. RESULTS: Fatty degeneration and vacuole-like changes to various degrees occurred in hepaticcells of the model group. Indicators for fat metabolism, serum ALT activity and hepatic triglyceride level significantly increased, while serum gastrin and motilin levels significantly decreased. Serum ALT activity and the fatty deposition in hepatocytes were significantly reduced. In the meantime, the expressions of gastrin and motilin in the serum rose significantly in the treatment groups. CONCLUSION: Both the decoction and the extracts-mixed solution had effect on NAFLD of protecting the liver function and reducing the fatty deposition in liver, which might be achieved by regulating the expression of gastrin and motilin.展开更多
基金a grant from National Natural Science Foundation of China:Mechanism of Nrf2/ARE Pathway Mediated by p38 MAPK regulating Oxidative Stress-Related Genes in NAFLD Rats and Effect of Soothing Liver and Invigorating Spleen Recipes(No.81273617)
文摘OBJECTIVE:To investigate effects of the extracts from soothing-liver and invigorating-spleen formulas on the injury due to oxidative stress,mediated by the Nuclear factor-like 2(Nrf2)-Antioxidant response element(ARE) pathway,in the hepatocytes of rats with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD) induced by high-fat diet.METHODS:Soothing-liver and invigorating-spleen formula mixtures were prepared for five groups:normal,model,soothing-liver formula group(SLG),invigorating-spleen formula group(ISG),integrated formula group(IG).The rat model of NAFLD was induced by feeding rats a high-fat diet(HFD).After 16 weeks,the hepatic tissue was examined following Haematoxylin-Eosin(H&E) staining and with Transmission electron microscopy(TEM).Levels of hepatic lipids,serum lipids and hepatic functions were measured using a biochemical analyser.Hepatocytes were isolated from the livers of rats and were identified by cellar immunohistochemistry,cellular immunofluorescence and flow cytometry.The expression levels of Nrf2,Kelch-like epichlorohydrin-associated protein 1(Keap-1),haeme oxygenase-1(HO-1) and NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductase 1(NQO1) m RNAs were assessed by real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR.Nrf2,Keap-1,HO-1 and NQO1 proteins were measured by Western blotting.Finally,the levels of oxidative stress factors Superoxide Dismutase(SOD),malonaldehyde(MDA) and Glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px) in hepatocytes were measured by WST-1,TBA and colorimetry.RESULTS:The H & E and TEM results showed that the NAFLD model rats successfully reproduced typical pathogenetic and histopathological features.The liver function and levels of hepatic lipids and serum lipids from the model rats were dramatically increased.Compared with the model group,the levels of hepatic lipids,serum lipids and hepatic function in the treatment groups were ameliorated to different degrees.The yields of purified hepatocytes in each rat were 4-5 × 108.The viability of the isolated hepatocytes was higher than 95%,with a purity over 93.2%.Cellular immunohistochemistry analysis showed that the hepatocytes were brown,while in the cellular immunofluorescence analysis,the hepatocytes showed green fluorescence.The expression levels of Nrf2,Keap-1,HO-1 and NQO1 m RNA and protein in the hepatocytes were significantly higher in the model group than in the normal group(P < 0.05,P < 0.01).Compared with the model group,the expression of Nrf2,Keap-1,HO-1 and NQO-1 m RNAs and proteins in all treatment groups increased,especially in the IG(P < 0.01).CONCLUSION:The extracts from soothing-liver and invigorating-spleen formulas may protect the liver against the injury induced by oxidative stress in hepatocytes by influencing the Nrf2-ARE pathway,which may be the mechanism having the potential for prevention and treatment of NAFLD.
文摘Lately,Tianlun International Hotels announced the appointment of Claudia Jiang as PR Director.Jiang will take charge of branding promotion and public relations,as well as brand management of Tianlun International Hotels.Jiang graduated from the Beijing International Studies University and worked in HK CTS Hotels Co.Ltd.,responsible for brand standard establishment,public relations,new media applications,events,exhibitions,advertisements and promotions.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81274155)Xiamen City Key Science and Technique Plan(No.3502Z20100006)Enterprise Project(No.XDHT2011366A)
文摘OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in rats of the decoction of Yiqihuoxue formula and the solution prepared with the extracts from the individual herbal medicines of the formula. METHODS: The rat models of NAFLD were established with high-fat diet (HFD) for 10 weeks. Thirty-two rats were randomly divided into 4 groups: the control group, the model group, the decoction group and the solution group, 8 for each group. From the 6th week, drinking water, the decoction and the solution were intragastrically administrated accordingly to the rats for 5 weeks. The pathological changes of the liver tissues were observed with Hematoxylin and eosin staining, triglyceride levels in liver tissues measured, serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) activity measured, and serum gastrin and motilin tested. RESULTS: Fatty degeneration and vacuole-like changes to various degrees occurred in hepaticcells of the model group. Indicators for fat metabolism, serum ALT activity and hepatic triglyceride level significantly increased, while serum gastrin and motilin levels significantly decreased. Serum ALT activity and the fatty deposition in hepatocytes were significantly reduced. In the meantime, the expressions of gastrin and motilin in the serum rose significantly in the treatment groups. CONCLUSION: Both the decoction and the extracts-mixed solution had effect on NAFLD of protecting the liver function and reducing the fatty deposition in liver, which might be achieved by regulating the expression of gastrin and motilin.
