Background It is known that ultraviolet irradiation can affect cellular function through a number of signaling pathways ( ) epigallocatechin 3 gallate (EGCG) is the major effective component in green tea and can offer...Background It is known that ultraviolet irradiation can affect cellular function through a number of signaling pathways ( ) epigallocatechin 3 gallate (EGCG) is the major effective component in green tea and can offer protection from ultraviolet induced damage In this study, we investigated the protective mechanism of EGCG on human dermal fibroblasts damaged by ultraviolet A (UVA) in vitro Methods Transcription factor Jun protein levels were measured by Western blot Matrix metalloproteinase 1 (MMP 1) and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 1 (TIMP 1) mRNA were studied by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT PCR) analysis in conjunction with computer assisted image analysis MMP 1 and TIMP 1 proteins were quantified by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) Results EGCG decreased transcription activity of Jun protein after induction by UVA Both the mRNA and protein levels of MMP 1 were increased by UVA irradiation, while no significant changes were observed in TIMP 1 levels The ratio of MMP 1 to TIMP 1 showed statistically significant differences compared with the control EGCG decreased the ratio of MMP 1 to TIMP 1 by inhibiting UVA induced MMP 1 expression ( P <0 05) Conclusion EGCG can protect human fibroblasts against UVA damage by downregulating the transcription activity of Jun protein and the expression of MMP 1 The ratio of MMP 1 to TIMP 1, rather than the levels of MMP 1 or TIMP 1 alone, may play a significant role in human skin photodamage展开更多
目的研究活动期类风湿关节炎(rheum atoid arthritis,RA)患者血清基质金属蛋白酶-3(m atrix m etalloproteinase3,M M P-3)、金属蛋白酶组织抑制剂-1(tissue inhibitors ofm etalloproteinase1,TIM P-1)的水平及其相关影响因素,探讨M M ...目的研究活动期类风湿关节炎(rheum atoid arthritis,RA)患者血清基质金属蛋白酶-3(m atrix m etalloproteinase3,M M P-3)、金属蛋白酶组织抑制剂-1(tissue inhibitors ofm etalloproteinase1,TIM P-1)的水平及其相关影响因素,探讨M M P-3及TIM P-1在R A的作用机制。方法选择41例初诊活动期RA患者和30名正常健康志愿者,以酶联免疫吸附试验(ELISA)分别检测血清M M P-3及TIM P-1水平,计算M M P-3/TIM P-1,同时测定关节功能、X线、关节肿胀数(SJC)、血沉(ESR)、类风湿因子(R F)、C反应蛋白(CR P)等相关实验室指标。结果活动期R A患者血清M M P-3、TIM P-1明显增高(P<0.01),且以M M P-3增高更为显著,M M P-3/TIM P-1较正常组亦增高(P<0.05)。不同关节功能分级时,上述指标差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),而不同X线分期时,各指标差异有统计学意义(P<0.01或P<0.05)。M M P-3、M M P-3/TIM P-1与SJC(P<0.01)、CRP(P<0.01)、ESR(P<0.05)呈正相关,二者与年龄、病程、晨僵时间、RF无明显相关性(P>0.05)。结论M M P-3、TIM P-1在RA血清中高水平存在,二者比例失衡导致RA发生。M M P-3、M M P-3/TIM P-1的高低可作为反映病情活动及预后的指标,阻断M M P-3高水平有可能成为治疗RA的新途径之一。展开更多
文摘Background It is known that ultraviolet irradiation can affect cellular function through a number of signaling pathways ( ) epigallocatechin 3 gallate (EGCG) is the major effective component in green tea and can offer protection from ultraviolet induced damage In this study, we investigated the protective mechanism of EGCG on human dermal fibroblasts damaged by ultraviolet A (UVA) in vitro Methods Transcription factor Jun protein levels were measured by Western blot Matrix metalloproteinase 1 (MMP 1) and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 1 (TIMP 1) mRNA were studied by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT PCR) analysis in conjunction with computer assisted image analysis MMP 1 and TIMP 1 proteins were quantified by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) Results EGCG decreased transcription activity of Jun protein after induction by UVA Both the mRNA and protein levels of MMP 1 were increased by UVA irradiation, while no significant changes were observed in TIMP 1 levels The ratio of MMP 1 to TIMP 1 showed statistically significant differences compared with the control EGCG decreased the ratio of MMP 1 to TIMP 1 by inhibiting UVA induced MMP 1 expression ( P <0 05) Conclusion EGCG can protect human fibroblasts against UVA damage by downregulating the transcription activity of Jun protein and the expression of MMP 1 The ratio of MMP 1 to TIMP 1, rather than the levels of MMP 1 or TIMP 1 alone, may play a significant role in human skin photodamage
文摘目的研究活动期类风湿关节炎(rheum atoid arthritis,RA)患者血清基质金属蛋白酶-3(m atrix m etalloproteinase3,M M P-3)、金属蛋白酶组织抑制剂-1(tissue inhibitors ofm etalloproteinase1,TIM P-1)的水平及其相关影响因素,探讨M M P-3及TIM P-1在R A的作用机制。方法选择41例初诊活动期RA患者和30名正常健康志愿者,以酶联免疫吸附试验(ELISA)分别检测血清M M P-3及TIM P-1水平,计算M M P-3/TIM P-1,同时测定关节功能、X线、关节肿胀数(SJC)、血沉(ESR)、类风湿因子(R F)、C反应蛋白(CR P)等相关实验室指标。结果活动期R A患者血清M M P-3、TIM P-1明显增高(P<0.01),且以M M P-3增高更为显著,M M P-3/TIM P-1较正常组亦增高(P<0.05)。不同关节功能分级时,上述指标差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),而不同X线分期时,各指标差异有统计学意义(P<0.01或P<0.05)。M M P-3、M M P-3/TIM P-1与SJC(P<0.01)、CRP(P<0.01)、ESR(P<0.05)呈正相关,二者与年龄、病程、晨僵时间、RF无明显相关性(P>0.05)。结论M M P-3、TIM P-1在RA血清中高水平存在,二者比例失衡导致RA发生。M M P-3、M M P-3/TIM P-1的高低可作为反映病情活动及预后的指标,阻断M M P-3高水平有可能成为治疗RA的新途径之一。
