Objective The compound 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin(TCDD), a persistent organic pollutant, is harmful to the nervous system, but its effects on the brain are still unclear. This study aimed to investigate the e...Objective The compound 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin(TCDD), a persistent organic pollutant, is harmful to the nervous system, but its effects on the brain are still unclear. This study aimed to investigate the effects of TCDD on astrocytes proliferation and underlying molecular mechanism. Methods The cell proliferation was measured by EdU-based proliferation assay and PI staining by flow cytometry. Protein expression levels were detected by Western blotting. Immunofluorescence, cytoplasmic and nuclear fractions separation were used to assess the distribution of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3(STAT3). Results C6 cells treated with 10 and 50 nmol/L TCDD for 24 h showed significant promotion of the proliferation of. The exposure to TCDD resulted in the upregulation in the expression levels of phosphorylated protein kinase B(p-Akt), phosphorylated STAT3, and cyclin D1 in a dose-and time-dependent manner. The inhibition of Akt expression with LY294002 or STAT3 expression with AG490 abolished the TCDD-induced cyclin D1 upregulation and cell proliferation. Furthermore, LY294002 suppressed the activation of STAT3. Finally, TCDD promoted the translocation of STAT3 from the cytoplasm to the nucleus, and LY294002 treatment blocked this effect. Conclusion TCDD exposure promotes the proliferation of astrocyte cells via the Akt/STAT3/cyclin D1 pathway, leading to astrogliosis.展开更多
研究运动对2,3,7,8-四氯二苯并二噁英(2,3,7,8-TCDD)持续染毒大鼠肝脏脂质合成代谢关键酶乙酰辅酶A羧化酶1(ACC1)、脂肪酸合成酶(FAS)、硬脂酰辅酶A去饱和酶1(SCD1)m RNA及转录因子肝X受体a(LXRa)蛋白表达的影响,探讨环境污染物引发代...研究运动对2,3,7,8-四氯二苯并二噁英(2,3,7,8-TCDD)持续染毒大鼠肝脏脂质合成代谢关键酶乙酰辅酶A羧化酶1(ACC1)、脂肪酸合成酶(FAS)、硬脂酰辅酶A去饱和酶1(SCD1)m RNA及转录因子肝X受体a(LXRa)蛋白表达的影响,探讨环境污染物引发代谢性疾病的发病机制,为运动锻炼防控环境健康风险提供理论支持。将24只8周龄雄性大鼠随机分为对照组(C组)、染毒组(T组)、运动染毒组(ET组)。T、ET组腹腔注射首剂量6.4μg·kg-1(以单位体重计)的2,3,7,8-TCDD,之后每隔1周给予上述剂量的21%持续染毒,连续7周。ET组尾部负重(5%体重)进行游泳运动,每周5 d,每次30 min。8周后处死动物,计算肝脏相对重量,检测肝脏甘油三酯(TG)含量,实时荧光定量PCR检测肝脏ACC1、FAS、SCD1 m RNA表达,免疫印迹法(Western Blot)检测肝脏LXRa蛋白表达。结果显示8周2,3,7,8-TCDD持续染毒可显著增加肝脏脂质合成代谢关键酶ACC1、FAS、SCD1 m RNA及转录因子LXRa蛋白表达,8周游泳运动可显著降低染毒大鼠ACC1、FAS、SCD1 m RNA及LXRa蛋白表达。上述结果表明2,3,7,8-TCDD可以引起大鼠肝脏LXRa蛋白表达增高,进而LXRa通过调控靶基因ACC1、FAS、SCD1 m RNA的表达,造成脂质代谢紊乱,肝脏甘油三酯沉积,而有氧运动降低了肝脏中脂质的沉积,提示运动干预可以改善二噁英类污染物造成的肝脏脂质代谢紊乱。展开更多
Emerging evidence showed that 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin(TCDD) could induce expression of certain reactivation-associated genes in astrocytes, however, the consequent cellular effects and molecular mechanisms...Emerging evidence showed that 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin(TCDD) could induce expression of certain reactivation-associated genes in astrocytes, however, the consequent cellular effects and molecular mechanisms are still unclear. During the process of astrocyte reactivation, migration is a critical cellular event. In the present study, we employed woundhealing assay and Transwell? motility assay to explore the effects of TCDD on cell migration in primary cultured rat cortical astrocytes. We found that upon TCDD treatments at relative low concentrations(10^(-10) and/or 10^(-9) mol/L), the ability of primary astrocytes to migrate horizontally and vertically was promoted. In line with this cellular effect, the mR NA expression of two promigratory genes, including cell division cycle 42(CDC42) and matrix metalloproteinase 2(MMP2)was induced by TCDD treatment. Dioxin exerts its toxic effects mainly through aryl hydrocarbon receptor(AhR) pathway. So the role of AhR pathway in the pro-migratory effects of TCDD was examined using an AhR antagonist, CH223191. We found that application of CH223191 significantly reversed the pro-migratory effects of TCDD. Interestingly, the basal ability of horizontal migration as well as basal levels of CDC42 and MMP2 expression were dramatically reduced suggesting a possible physiological role of AhR in maintaining the endogenous migration ability of the primary astrocytes. These findings support the notion that dioxin promotes astrocyte reactivation at molecular and cellular levels.展开更多
2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin （TCDD） and polychlorinated biphenyls （PCBs） are among persistent polyhalogenated aromatic hydrocarbons that exist as complex mixtures in the environment worldwide. The present s...2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin （TCDD） and polychlorinated biphenyls （PCBs） are among persistent polyhalogenated aromatic hydrocarbons that exist as complex mixtures in the environment worldwide. The present study was attempted to investigate the hepatotoxicity following repeated exposure to TCDD and PCBs in combination in male rats, and to reveal the involvement of potential mechanisms. Male Sprague-Dawley rats were exposed to TCDD （10 Ixg/kg） and Aroclor 1254 （10 mg/kg, a representative mixture of PCBs） alone or in combination by intragastric administration. After 12-day exposure, all treatments produced significant hepatotoxicity as characterized by changes of plasma biochemistry and histopathological changes. These effects were more prominent in the combined group. Furthermore, all treatments induced hepatic cytochrome P450 1A1 （CYP1A1） expression, and the maximal level of CYP1A1 expression was observed in the combined group, as in the case of the most severe hepatotoxicity evoked by the combined exposure. These findings indicated that the hepatotoxicity induced by TCDD and Aroclor 1254 might be ascribed to the high expression of hepatic CYP1A1. The present study demonstrates the enhanced hepatotoxicity after exposure to TCDD and PCBs in combination in rats.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China [No.21477058,81703255]Nantong Jiangsu scientific research project [MS12017014-8]
文摘Objective The compound 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin(TCDD), a persistent organic pollutant, is harmful to the nervous system, but its effects on the brain are still unclear. This study aimed to investigate the effects of TCDD on astrocytes proliferation and underlying molecular mechanism. Methods The cell proliferation was measured by EdU-based proliferation assay and PI staining by flow cytometry. Protein expression levels were detected by Western blotting. Immunofluorescence, cytoplasmic and nuclear fractions separation were used to assess the distribution of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3(STAT3). Results C6 cells treated with 10 and 50 nmol/L TCDD for 24 h showed significant promotion of the proliferation of. The exposure to TCDD resulted in the upregulation in the expression levels of phosphorylated protein kinase B(p-Akt), phosphorylated STAT3, and cyclin D1 in a dose-and time-dependent manner. The inhibition of Akt expression with LY294002 or STAT3 expression with AG490 abolished the TCDD-induced cyclin D1 upregulation and cell proliferation. Furthermore, LY294002 suppressed the activation of STAT3. Finally, TCDD promoted the translocation of STAT3 from the cytoplasm to the nucleus, and LY294002 treatment blocked this effect. Conclusion TCDD exposure promotes the proliferation of astrocyte cells via the Akt/STAT3/cyclin D1 pathway, leading to astrogliosis.
文摘研究运动对2,3,7,8-四氯二苯并二噁英(2,3,7,8-TCDD)持续染毒大鼠肝脏脂质合成代谢关键酶乙酰辅酶A羧化酶1(ACC1)、脂肪酸合成酶(FAS)、硬脂酰辅酶A去饱和酶1(SCD1)m RNA及转录因子肝X受体a(LXRa)蛋白表达的影响,探讨环境污染物引发代谢性疾病的发病机制,为运动锻炼防控环境健康风险提供理论支持。将24只8周龄雄性大鼠随机分为对照组(C组)、染毒组(T组)、运动染毒组(ET组)。T、ET组腹腔注射首剂量6.4μg·kg-1(以单位体重计)的2,3,7,8-TCDD,之后每隔1周给予上述剂量的21%持续染毒,连续7周。ET组尾部负重(5%体重)进行游泳运动,每周5 d,每次30 min。8周后处死动物,计算肝脏相对重量,检测肝脏甘油三酯(TG)含量,实时荧光定量PCR检测肝脏ACC1、FAS、SCD1 m RNA表达,免疫印迹法(Western Blot)检测肝脏LXRa蛋白表达。结果显示8周2,3,7,8-TCDD持续染毒可显著增加肝脏脂质合成代谢关键酶ACC1、FAS、SCD1 m RNA及转录因子LXRa蛋白表达,8周游泳运动可显著降低染毒大鼠ACC1、FAS、SCD1 m RNA及LXRa蛋白表达。上述结果表明2,3,7,8-TCDD可以引起大鼠肝脏LXRa蛋白表达增高,进而LXRa通过调控靶基因ACC1、FAS、SCD1 m RNA的表达,造成脂质代谢紊乱,肝脏甘油三酯沉积,而有氧运动降低了肝脏中脂质的沉积,提示运动干预可以改善二噁英类污染物造成的肝脏脂质代谢紊乱。
基金supported by the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (Nos.XDB14030401,XDB14030402)the Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.21377160,21525730)Tianjin Municipal Science and Technology Commission (No.14JCQNJC11300)
文摘Emerging evidence showed that 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin(TCDD) could induce expression of certain reactivation-associated genes in astrocytes, however, the consequent cellular effects and molecular mechanisms are still unclear. During the process of astrocyte reactivation, migration is a critical cellular event. In the present study, we employed woundhealing assay and Transwell? motility assay to explore the effects of TCDD on cell migration in primary cultured rat cortical astrocytes. We found that upon TCDD treatments at relative low concentrations(10^(-10) and/or 10^(-9) mol/L), the ability of primary astrocytes to migrate horizontally and vertically was promoted. In line with this cellular effect, the mR NA expression of two promigratory genes, including cell division cycle 42(CDC42) and matrix metalloproteinase 2(MMP2)was induced by TCDD treatment. Dioxin exerts its toxic effects mainly through aryl hydrocarbon receptor(AhR) pathway. So the role of AhR pathway in the pro-migratory effects of TCDD was examined using an AhR antagonist, CH223191. We found that application of CH223191 significantly reversed the pro-migratory effects of TCDD. Interestingly, the basal ability of horizontal migration as well as basal levels of CDC42 and MMP2 expression were dramatically reduced suggesting a possible physiological role of AhR in maintaining the endogenous migration ability of the primary astrocytes. These findings support the notion that dioxin promotes astrocyte reactivation at molecular and cellular levels.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program (973) of China (No.2011CB503803)partly financed by the State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology,Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences,Chinese Academy of Sciences (No.KF2008-20)
文摘2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin （TCDD） and polychlorinated biphenyls （PCBs） are among persistent polyhalogenated aromatic hydrocarbons that exist as complex mixtures in the environment worldwide. The present study was attempted to investigate the hepatotoxicity following repeated exposure to TCDD and PCBs in combination in male rats, and to reveal the involvement of potential mechanisms. Male Sprague-Dawley rats were exposed to TCDD （10 Ixg/kg） and Aroclor 1254 （10 mg/kg, a representative mixture of PCBs） alone or in combination by intragastric administration. After 12-day exposure, all treatments produced significant hepatotoxicity as characterized by changes of plasma biochemistry and histopathological changes. These effects were more prominent in the combined group. Furthermore, all treatments induced hepatic cytochrome P450 1A1 （CYP1A1） expression, and the maximal level of CYP1A1 expression was observed in the combined group, as in the case of the most severe hepatotoxicity evoked by the combined exposure. These findings indicated that the hepatotoxicity induced by TCDD and Aroclor 1254 might be ascribed to the high expression of hepatic CYP1A1. The present study demonstrates the enhanced hepatotoxicity after exposure to TCDD and PCBs in combination in rats.
