Telencephalic stab wound injury induces regenerative angiogenesis and neurogenesis in zebrafish:unveiling the role of vascular endothelial growth factor signaling and microglia

After brain damage,regenerative angiogenesis and neurogenesis have been shown to occur simultaneously in mammals,suggesting a close link between these processes.However,the mechanisms by which these processes interact are not well understood.In this work,we aimed to study the correlation between angiogenesis and neurogenesis after a telencephalic stab wound injury.To this end,we used zebrafish as a relevant model of neuroplasticity and brain repair mechanisms.First,using the Tg(fli1:EGFP×mpeg1.1:mCherry)zebrafish line,which enables visualization of blood vessels and microglia respectively,we analyzed regenerative angiogenesis from 1 to 21 days post-lesion.In parallel,we monitored brain cell proliferation in neurogenic niches localized in the ventricular zone by using immunohistochemistry.We found that after brain damage,the blood vessel area and width as well as expression of the fli1 transgene and vascular endothelial growth factor(vegfaa and vegfbb)were increased.At the same time,neural stem cell proliferation was also increased,peaking between 3 and 5 days post-lesion in a manner similar to angiogenesis,along with the recruitment of microglia.Then,through pharmacological manipulation by injecting an anti-angiogenic drug(Tivozanib)or Vegf at the lesion site,we demonstrated that blocking or activating Vegf signaling modulated both angiogenic and neurogenic processes,as well as microglial recruitment.Finally,we showed that inhibition of microglia by clodronate-containing liposome injection or dexamethasone treatment impairs regenerative neurogenesis,as previously described,as well as injury-induced angiogenesis.In conclusion,we have described regenerative angiogenesis in zebrafish for the first time and have highlighted the role of inflammation in this process.In addition,we have shown that both angiogenesis and neurogenesis are involved in brain repair and that microglia and inflammation-dependent mechanisms activated by Vegf signaling are important contributors to these processes.This study paves the way for a better understanding of the effect of Vegf on microglia and for studies aimed at promoting angiogenesis to improve brain plasticity after brain injury.

Generation of brain vascular heterogeneity:recent advances from the perspective of angiogenesis

Heterogeneous proper t i es of vascular endothelial cells in the brain:The brain displays large energy dynamics and consumption,and this high level of metabolic demands is fulfilled by a continuous supply of glucose and oxygen through its vascular networks.Brain vasculature consists of highly divergent blood vessel branches,giving rise to a dense network of capillaries that supply blood to all cells across the brain.This elaborated vascular network is thought to develop via angiogenesis,a process in which new blood vessels grow from pre-existing vasculature.Brain capillaries exhibit organotypic features distinct from other tissues and are formed primarily by two major endothelial cell(EC)types:those that form the semi-permeable blood-brain barrier(BBB)and those that develop highly permeable pores known as fenestrae(Matsuoka et al.,2022).The structural and functional differences between BBB and fenestrated vascular ECs represent a fundamental feature of brain vasculature and form the foundation for both brain function and homeostasis.

Activation of endogenous neurogenesis and angiogenesis by basic fibroblast growth factor-chitosan gel in an adult rat model of ischemic stroke

Attempts have been made to use cell transplantation and biomaterials to promote cell proliferation,differentiation,migration,and survival,as well as angiogenesis,in the context of brain injury.However,whether bioactive materials can repair the damage caused by ischemic stroke by activating endogenous neurogenesis and angiogenesis is still unknown.In this study,we applied chitosan gel loaded with basic fibroblast growth factor to the stroke cavity 7 days after ischemic stroke in rats.The gel slowly released basic fibroblast growth factor,which improved the local microenvironment,activated endogenous neural stem/progenitor cells,and recruited these cells to migrate toward the penumbra and stroke cavity and subsequently differentiate into neurons,while enhancing angiogenesis in the penumbra and stroke cavity and ultimately leading to partial functional recovery.This study revealed the mechanism by which bioactive materials repair ischemic strokes,thus providing a new strategy for the clinical application of bioactive materials in the treatment of ischemic stroke.

Hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy with anti-angiogenesis agents and immune checkpoint inhibitors for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma and meta-analysis

BACKGROUND Hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy(HAIC)has been proven to be an ideal choice for treating unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma(uHCC).HAIC-based treatment showed great potential for treating uHCC.However,large-scale studies on HAIC-based treatments and meta-analyses of first-line treatments for uHCC are lacking.AIM To investigate better first-line treatment options for uHCC and to assess the safety and efficacy of HAIC combined with angiogenesis inhibitors,programmed cell death of protein 1(PD-1)and its ligand(PD-L1)blockers(triple therapy)under real-world conditions.METHODS Several electronic databases were searched to identify eligible randomized controlled trials for this meta-analysis.Study-level pooled analyses of hazard ratios(HRs)and odds ratios(ORs)were performed.This was a retrospective single-center study involving 442 patients with uHCC who received triple therapy or angiogenesis inhibitors plus PD-1/PD-L1 blockades(AIPB)at Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center from January 2018 to April 2023.Propensity score matching(PSM)was performed to balance the bias between the groups.The Kaplan-Meier method and cox regression were used to analyse the survival data,and the log-rank test was used to compare the suvival time between the groups.RESULTS A total of 13 randomized controlled trials were included.HAIC alone and in combination with sorafenib were found to be effective treatments(P values for ORs:HAIC,0.95;for HRs:HAIC+sorafenib,0.04).After PSM,176 HCC patients were included in the analysis.The triple therapy group(n=88)had a longer median overall survival than the AIPB group(n=88)(31.6 months vs 14.6 months,P<0.001)and a greater incidence of adverse events(94.3%vs 75.4%,P<0.001).CONCLUSION This meta-analysis suggests that HAIC-based treatments are likely to be the best choice for uHCC.Our findings confirm that triple therapy is more effective for uHCC patients than AIPB.

Hydrogel loaded with bone marrow stromal cell-derived exosomes promotes bone regeneration by inhibiting inflammatory responses and angiogenesis

BACKGROUND Bone healing is a complex process involving early inflammatory immune regu-lation,angiogenesis,osteogenic differentiation,and biomineralization.Fracture repair poses challenges for orthopedic surgeons,necessitating the search for efficient healing methods.AIM To investigate the underlying mechanism by which hydrogel-loaded exosomes derived from bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells(BMSCs)facilitate the process of fracture healing.METHODS Hydrogels and loaded BMSC-derived exosome(BMSC-exo)gels were charac-terized to validate their properties.In vitro evaluations were conducted to assess the impact of hydrogels on various stages of the healing process.Hydrogels could recruit macrophages and inhibit inflammatory responses,enhance of human umbilical vein endothelial cell angiogenesis,and promote the osteogenic differen-tiation of primary cranial osteoblasts.Furthermore,the effect of hydrogel on fracture healing was confirmed using a mouse fracture model.RESULTS The hydrogel effectively attenuated the inflammatory response during the initial repair stage and subsequently facilitated vascular migration,promoted the formation of large vessels,and enabled functional vascularization during bone repair.These effects were further validated in fracture models.CONCLUSION We successfully fabricated a hydrogel loaded with BMSC-exo that modulates macrophage polarization and angiogenesis to influence bone regeneration.

Research progress in tumor angiogenesis and drug resistance in breast cancer

Angiogenesis is considered a hallmark pathophysiological process in tumor development. Aberrant vasculature resulting from tumor angiogenesis plays a critical role in the development of resistance to breast cancer treatments, via exacerbation of tumor hypoxia, decreased effective drug concentrations within tumors, and immune-related mechanisms. Antiangiogenic therapy can counteract these breast cancer resistance factors by promoting tumor vascular normalization. The combination of antiangiogenic therapy with chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy has emerged as a promising approach for overcoming drug resistance in breast cancer. This review examines the mechanisms associated with angiogenesis and the interactions among tumor angiogenesis, the hypoxic tumor microenvironment, drug distribution, and immune mechanisms in breast cancer. Furthermore, this review provides a comprehensive summary of specific antiangiogenic drugs, and relevant studies assessing the reversal of drug resistance in breast cancer. The potential mechanisms underlying these interventions are discussed, and prospects for the clinical application of antiangiogenic therapy to overcome breast cancer treatment resistance are highlighted.

Distinct molecular targets of ProEGCG from EGCG and superior inhibition of angiogenesis signaling pathways for treatment of endometriosis

Endometriosis is a common chronic gynecological disease with endometrial cell implantation outside the uterus.Angiogenesis is a major pathophysiology in endometriosis.Our previous studies have demonstrated that the prodrug of epigallocatechin gallate(ProEGCG)exhibits superior anti-endometriotic and anti-angiogenic effects compared to epigallocatechin gallate(EGCG).However,their direct binding targets and underlying mechanisms for the differential effects remain unknown.In this study,we demonstrated that oral ProEGCG can be effective in preventing and treating endometriosis.Additionally,1D and 2D Proteome Integral Solubility Alteration assay-based chemical proteomics identified metadherin(MTDH)and PX domain containing serine/threonine kinase-like(PXK)as novel binding targets of EGCG and ProEGCG,respectively.Computational simulation and BioLayer interferometry were used to confirm their binding affinity.Our results showed that MTDH-EGCG inhibited protein kinase B(Akt)-mediated angiogenesis,while PXK-ProEGCG inhibited epidermal growth factor(EGF)-mediated angiogenesis via the EGF/hypoxia-inducible factor(HIF-1a)/vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)pathway.In vitro and in vivo knockdown assays and microvascular network imaging further confirmed the involvement of these signaling pathways.Moreover,our study demonstrated that ProEGCG has superior therapeutic effects than EGCG by targeting distinct signal transduction pathways and may act as a novel antiangiogenic therapy for endometriosis.

Tetramethylpyrazine and paeoniflorin combination(TMP-PF)alleviates atherosclerosis progress by reducing hyperlipemia and inhibiting plaque angiogenesis via the NR4A1/VEGFR2 pathway

Atherosclerosis remains a great threat to human health worldwide.Previous studies found that tetramethylpyrazine(TMP)and paeonifl orin(PF)combination(TMP-PF)exerts anti-atherosclerotic effects in vitro.However,whether TMP-PF improves atherosclerosis in vivo needs further exploration.The present study aims to assess the anti-atherosclerotic properties of TMP-PF in ApoE^(-/-)mice and explore the related molecule mechanisms.Results showed that TMP and high-dose TMP-PF decreased serum triglyceride and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels,suppressed vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2(VEGFR2)and nuclear receptor subfamily 4 group A member 1(NR4A1)expression in aortic tissues,inhibited plaque angiogenesis,reduced plaque areas,and alleviated atherosclerosis in ApoE^(-/-)mice.Also,TMP-PF exhibited a better modulation effect than TMP or PF alone.However,NR4A1 agonist abolished the anti-atherosclerotic effects of TMP-PF.In conclusion,TMP-PF was first found to alleviate atherosclerosis progression by reducing hyperlipemia and inhibiting plaque angiogenesis via the NR4A1/VEGFR2 pathway,indicating that TMP-PF had a positive effect on reducing hyperlipemia and attenuating atherosclerosis development.

MiR-106a targets ATG7 to inhibit autophagy and angiogenesis after myocardial infarction

Background:Myocardial infarction(MI)is an acute condition in which the heart mus-cle dies due to the lack of blood supply.Previous research has suggested that au-tophagy and angiogenesis play vital roles in the prevention of heart failure after MI,and miR-106a is considered to be an important regulatory factor in MI.But the specific mechanism remains unknown.In this study,using cultured venous endothelial cells and a rat model of MI,we aimed to identify the potential target genes of miR-106a and discover the mechanisms of inhibiting autophagy and angiogenesis.Methods:We first explored the biological functions of miR-106a on autophagy and angiogenesis on endothelial cells.Then we identified ATG7,which was the down-stream target gene of miR-106a.The expression of miR-106a and ATG7 was investi-gated in the rat model of MI.Results:We found that miR-106a inhibits the proliferation,cell cycle,autophagy and angiogenesis,but promoted the apoptosis of vein endothelial cells.Moreover,ATG7 was identified as the target of miR-106a,and ATG7 rescued the inhibition of autophagy and angiogenesis by miR-106a.The expression of miR-106a in the rat model of MI was decreased but the expression of ATG7 was increased in the infarction areas.Conclusion:Our results indicate that miR-106a may inhibit autophagy and angiogenesis by targeting ATG7.This mechanism may be a potential therapeutic treatment for MI.

Endorepellin downregulation promotes angiogenesis after experimental traumatic brain injury

Endorepellin plays a key role in the regulation of angiogenesis,but its effects on angiogenesis after traumatic brain injury are unclear.This study explored the effects of endorepellin on angiogenesis and neurobehavioral outcomes after traumatic brain injury in mice.Mice were randomly divided into four groups:sham,controlled cortical impact only,adeno-associated virus(AAV)-green fluorescent protein,and AAV-shEndorepellin-green fluorescent protein groups.In the controlled cortical impact model,the transduction of AAV-shEndorepellin-green fluorescent protein downregulated endorepellin while increasing the number of CD31+/Ki-67+proliferating endothelial cells and the functional microvessel density in mouse brain.These changes resulted in improved neurological function compared with controlled cortical impact mice.Western blotting revealed increased expression of vascular endothelial growth factor and angiopoietin-1 in mice treated with AAV-shEndorepellin-green fluorescent protein.Synchrotron radiation angiography showed that endorepellin downregulation promoted angiogenesis and increased cortical neovascularization,which may further improve neurobehavioral outcomes.Furthermore,an in vitro study showed that downregulation of endorepellin increased tube formation by human umbilical vein endothelial cells compared with a control.Mechanistic analysis found that endorepellin downregulation may mediate angiogenesis by activating vascular endothelial growth factor-and angiopoietin-1-related signaling pathways.

Antimicrobial,antibiofilm,angiogenesis,anti-inflammatory,and wound healing activities of zinc nanoparticles green synthesized using Ferula macrecolea extract

Objective:To assess the antimicrobial,antibiofilm,anti-inflammatory,angiogenic,and wound healing activities of zinc nanoparticles(ZNPs)green synthesized using Ferula macrecolea extract.Methods:The green synthesis was conducted using the precipitation method.Then,the minimum inhibitory concentration(MIC),minimum bactericidal concentration(MBC),and minimum biofilm inhibition concentration 50%(MBIC50)of ZNPs against Staphylococcus aureus(S.aureus)and Pseudomonas aeruginosa(P.aeruginosa)were evaluated.The effects of ZNPs on the gene expressions of Staphylococcus spp.[intracellular adhesion A(icaA)and D(icaD)]and P.aeruginosa(rhlI and rhlR)were investigated using quantitative real-time PCR.In addition,the effects of ZNPs on wound healing,angiogenesis,and anti-inflammatory markers were assessed.Results:The green-synthesized ZNPs demonstrated significant antimicrobial efficacy against S.aureus and P.aeruginosa.The biofilm formation in S.aureus and P.aeruginosa was also inhibited by ZNPs with MBIC50 values of 3.30μg/mL and 2.08μg/mL,respectively.Additionally,ZNPs downregulated the expression of biofilm-related genes icaA,icaD,rhlI,and rhlR in the tested bacteria.They also demonstrated promising in vitro wound healing effects by promoting fibroblast cell proliferation and wound closure in a dose-dependent manner.A significant increase in the expression of HLA-G5 and VEGF-A genes as well as a marked decrease in the expression of NF-κB,IL-1β,and TNF-αgenes were observed in cells treated with ZNPs compared to the control group(P<0.05).Conclusions:ZNPs display promising antibacterial effects against S.aureus and P.aeruginosa and wound-healing effects by inhibiting biofilm formation,inducing angiogenesis,and reducing inflammation.However,further studies must be conducted to specify the accurate mechanisms of action and toxicity of ZNPs.

Ghrelin inhibits autophagy mediated by AKT/mTOR pathway to ameliorate retinal angiogenesis induced by high glucose stress

AIM:To observe the effect of ghrelin,a growth hormonereleasing peptide,on retinal angiogenesis in vitro under high glucose(HG)stress and to explore the possible mechanism of autophagy.METHODS:Human retinal microvascular endothelial cells(HRMECs)were treated with high concentration of glucose alone or in combination with ghrelin.The cell migration,tube formation and the expression of the autophagy-related proteins LC3-II/I,Beclin-1,p62,phosphorylated AKT(p-AKT)/AKT and phosphorylated mammalian target of rapamycin(p-mTOR)/mTOR were detected.Then,to clarify the correlation between ghrelin effect and autophagy,AKT inhibitor VIII was adopted to treat HRMECs,and cell migration,tube formation as well as the protein expressions of LC3-II/I,Beclin-1 and p62 were observed.RESULTS:Under HG stress,ghrelin inhibited migration and tube formation of HRMECs.Ghrelin inhibited the increases in the protein levels of LC3-II/I,Beclin-1 and the decreases in the protein levels of p62,p-AKT/AKT and p-mTOR/mTOR induced by HG stress.Moreover,under the action of AKT/mTOR pathway inhibitors,the effects of ghrelin on migration and tube formation were both reduced.In addition,the expression of LC3-II/I and Beclin-1 were significantly up-regulated and the expression of p62 was down-regulated.CONCLUSION:Retinal angiogenesis under in vitro HG stress can be inhibited by ghrelin through activating AKT/mTOR pathway to inhibit autophagy.

Stromal thrombospondin 1 suppresses angiogenesis in oral submucous fibrosis

A decline in mucosal vascularity is a histological hallmark of oral submucous fibrosis (OSF), a premalignant disease that is largely induced by betel quid chewing. However, the lack of available models has challenged studies of angiogenesis in OSF. Here, we found that the expression of thrombospondin 1 (THBS1), an endogenous angiostatic protein, was elevated in the stroma of tissues with OSF. Using a fibroblast-attached organoid (FAO) model, the overexpression of THBS1 in OSF was stably recapitulated in vitro. In the FAO model,treatment with arecoline, a major pathogenic component in areca nuts, enhanced the secretion of transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1 by epithelial cells, which then promoted the expression of THBS1 in fibroblasts. Furthermore, human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs)were incorporated into the FAO to mimic the vascularized component. Overexpression of THBS1 in fibroblasts drastically suppressed the sprouting ability of endothelial cells in vascularized FAOs (v FAOs). Consistently, treatment with arecoline reduced the expression of CD31in v FAOs, and this effect was attenuated when the endothelial cells were preincubated with neutralizing antibody of CD36, a receptor of THBS1. Finally, in an arecoline-induced rat OSF model, THBS1 inhibition alleviated collagen deposition and the decline in vascularity in vivo. Overall, we exploited an assembled organoid model to study OSF pathogenesis and provide a rationale for targeting THBS1.

Beta-alanine promotes angiogenesis in laser-induced choroidal neovascularization mice models

AIM:To investigate the effect ofβ-alanine(BA)on laserinduced choroidal neovascularization(CNV)mice models.METHODS:Laser-induced CNV mice models were established,and BA was administrated for one week and two weeks in advance,separately.Furthermore,retinal pigment epithelium(RPE)-choroid flat mounts were separated,and immunohistochemical staining was performed.The laser-induced CNV lesion areas were measured and compared.In addition,liver and kidney morphologies were observed to identify potential hepatorenal toxicity.RESULTS:Enlarged CNV lesion areas were observed in the BA treated group.No significant differences were observed in the liver and kidney sections between groups.CONCLUSION:BA treatment increase CNV lesion areas,suggesting the detrimental effects of BA as a nutritional supplement in age-related macular degeneration(AMD)population.

The water-soluble TF3 component from Eupolyphaga sinensis Walker promotes tibial fracture healing in rats by promoting osteoblast proliferation and angiogenesis

Objective:To determine the active components of Eupolyphaga sinensis Walker(Tu Bie Chong)and explore the mechanisms underlying its fracture-healing ability.Methods: A modified Einhorn method was used to develop a rat tibial fracture model.Progression of bone healing was assessed using radiological methods.Safranin O/fast green and CD31 immunohistochemical staining were performed to evaluate the growth of bone cells and angiogenesis at the fracture site.Methylthiazoletetrazolium blue and wound healing assays were used to analyze cell viability and migration.The Transwell assay was used to explore the invasion capacity of the cells.Tubule formation assays were used to assess the angiogenesis capacity of human vascular endothelial cells(HUVECs).qRT-PCR was used to evaluate the changes in gene transcription levels.Results: Tu Bie Chong fraction 3(TF3)significantly shortened the fracture healing time in model rats.X-ray results showed that on day 14,fracture healing in the TF3 treatment group was significantly better than that in the control group(P=.0086).Tissue staining showed that cartilage growth and the number of H-shaped blood vessels at the fracture site of the TF3 treatment group were better than those of the control group.In vitro,TF3 significantly promoted the proliferation and wound healing of MC3T3-E1s and HUVECs(all P<.01).Transwell assays showed that TF3 promoted the migration of HUVECs,but inhibited the migration of MC3T3-E1 cells.Tubule formation experiments confirmed that TF3 markedly promoted the ability of vascular endothelial cells to form microtubules.Gene expression analysis revealed that TF3 significantly promoted the expression of VEGFA,SPOCD1,NGF,and NGFR in HUVECs.In MC3T3-E1 cells,the transcript levels of RUNX2 and COL2A1 were significantly elevated following TF3 treatment.Conclusion: TF3 promotes fracture healing by promoting bone regeneration associated with the RUNX2 pathway and angiogenesis associated with the VEGFA pathway.

Buyang Huanwu decoction promotes angiogenesis and improves hemorheological parameters after cervical spinal cord injury

Objective:To explore the effects of Buyang Huanwu decoction(BYHWD)on vascular neogenesis and hemorheological parameters following cervical spinal cord injury(SCI).Methods:An acute cervical SCI model was established using 84 female SpragueeDawley rats.Functional recovery of the rats was evaluated using the forelimb locomotor scale score,forelimb grip strength test,and Basso-Beattie-Bresnahan score.The animals were subsequently euthanized at days 7 and 28 post-operatively.The gross morphology,neuronal survival,and myelin sheath in the injured area were evaluated using hematoxylin and eosin(HE),Nissl,and luxol fast blue(LFB)staining,respectively.Immunofluorescence staining was used to observe CD31 expression 7 days post-injury.Furthermore,the expression of CD31,neuronal nuclear protein(NeuN),and myelin basic protein(MBP)were evaluated 28 days post-injury.Additionally,vascular endothelial growth factor A(VEGFA)and VEGF receptor-2(VEGFR-2)expression was evaluated using western blotting.Whole-blood viscosity,plasma viscosity,and red blood cell aggregation were measured using a hemorheometer.Results:From postoperative days 3e28,motor function in the BYHWD group began to recover consid-erably compared to the SCI group.BYHWD effectively restored spinal cord histopathology.In addition,the number of NeuN-positive cells,and fluorescence intensity of CD31at 7 and 28 days and MBP significantly increased in the BYHWD group compared with the SCI group(all P<0.05).Moreover,this decoction significantly upregulated the expression of VEGFA and VEGFR-2(all P<0.05).BYHWD improved the hemorheology results(i.e.,except erythrocyte aggregation index in the low-dose group),revealing statistically significant differences compared with the SCI group(all P<0.05).Conclusion:BYHWD effectively promoted angiogenesis,improved hemorheological parameters,and protected neurons and myelin sheaths,ultimately promoting the recovery of neurological function after cervical SCI in rats.These findings suggest that BYHWD promotes vascular neogenesis through the VEGFA/VEGFR-2 pathway.

Targeting hypoxia and angiogenesis in hepatocellular carcinoma:New insights and therapeutic strategies

In this manuscript we comment on the article by Yang et al published recently,focusing on how hepatic angiopoietin-2(Ang-2)transcription promote the pro-gression of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).HCC is one of the most common and lethal malignancies worldwide,especially in regions with high hepatitis B virus infection rates.Ang-2 is a key mediator of angiogenesis and plays a significant role in the progression of chronic liver diseases towards HCC,particularly in the hypoxic microenvironment.This paper reviews the dynamic expression of Ang-2 in hepatocarcinogenesis and its regulation by hypoxia-inducible factor-1α.Fur-thermore,we discuss Ang-2’s potential as an early monitoring biomarker for me-tastasis,and the therapeutic prospects of silencing hypoxia-inducible factor-1αto downregulate Ang-2 and suppress epithelial-mesenchymal transition in HCC treatment.

8周运动预适应增强脂肪干细胞治疗心肌梗死大鼠的效果

背景:干细胞移植是心肌梗死的崭新疗法,然而梗死区域极其恶劣的微环境造成干细胞存活率低下并导致远期疗效甚微。运动预适应是一种通过运动诱导机体产生内源性保护效应的方式,可作为心脏康复预防与治疗的新策略。目的:评估运动预适应是否能够增强大鼠心肌梗死后脂肪干细胞移植的心脏保护效应,探讨血管生成在其中的作用机制。方法:6周龄雄性SD大鼠随机分为对照组、造模组、干细胞组以及干细胞运动组。利用冠状动脉闭塞术制作急性心肌梗死模型,对照组同期行假手术;干细胞运动组于造模前进行8周有氧运动,造模后30 min进行脂肪干细胞移植;干细胞组仅进行脂肪干细胞移植。干细胞移植后1 d和7 d,利用免疫印迹法测定心肌总Akt(t-Akt)、磷酸化Akt(p-Akt)、血管内皮生长因子(VEGF)、总内皮型一氧化氮合酶(t-eNOS)和磷酸化内皮型一氧化氮合酶(p-eNOS)蛋白表达量,计算p-Akt/t-Akt和p-eNOS/t-eNOS比值;4周后利用彩色多普勒超声诊断系统检测心脏结构与功能以及心肌血流量,TTC染色法检测心肌梗死面积,Masson染色法检测心肌间质胶原沉积,免疫荧光染色法测定心肌毛细血管密度,TUNEL染色法评估心肌细胞凋亡。结果与结论:(1)干细胞移植后4周:与对照组比较,造模组左心室缩短分数、左心室射血分数、心肌毛细血管密度和心肌血流量下降(P<0.05),心肌梗死面积、胶原容积分数和细胞凋亡增加(P<0.05);与造模组比较,干细胞组上述指标(除左心室缩短分数和左心室射血分数外)得到改善(P<0.05);与干细胞组比较,干细胞运动组以上各参数进一步改善(P<0.05)。(2)干细胞移植后1 d:与对照组比较,造模组t-Akt、p-Akt、VEGF、t-eNOS、p-eNOS蛋白表达量以及p-Akt/t-Akt、p-eNOS/t-eNOS比值均无显著性变化(P>0.05);与造模组比较,干细胞组上述指标均无显著性变化(P>0.05),干细胞运动组磷酸化p-Akt蛋白表达量以及p-Akt/t-Akt比值上调(P<0.05)。(3)干细胞移植后7 d:与对照组比较,造模组p-Akt、VEGF、p-eNOS蛋白表达量以及p-Akt/t-Akt、p-eNOS/t-eNOS比值下降(P<0.05);与造模组比较,干细胞组各参数均无显著性变化(P>0.05),干细胞运动组p-Akt、VEGF、p-eNOS蛋白表达量以及p-Akt/t-Akt、p-eNOS/t-eNOS比值升高(P<0.05)。结果表明:运动预适应可增强脂肪干细胞对心肌梗死大鼠心脏重塑的治疗效果,其机制与促进心肌血管生成并增加血流灌注有关。

骨形成肽1和聚多巴胺复合涂层修饰提高聚醚醚酮表面活性

背景:聚醚醚酮具有与人体皮质骨相近的弹性模量及良好的射线透射性、化学稳定性和生物相容性等优点,有望应用于口腔种植领域,然而其具有生物惰性,难以与周围组织形成骨结合,因此如何提高聚醚醚酮的表面活性是目前的主要问题。目的:分析聚醚醚酮表面骨形成肽1和聚多巴胺复合涂层的促成骨和成血管作用。方法:将聚醚醚酮片浸泡于多巴胺溶液中24 h,制备聚醚醚酮-聚多巴胺材料;将聚醚醚酮-聚多巴胺材料浸泡于骨形成肽1溶液中24 h,制备聚醚醚酮-聚多巴胺-骨形成肽1材料,表征材料的微观形貌、亲水性与元素组成。将骨髓间充质干细胞分别接种于聚醚醚酮、聚醚醚酮-聚多巴胺、聚醚醚酮-聚多巴胺-骨形成肽1材料表面,通过活死细胞染色和细胞骨架染色评估细胞活性与黏附状态,茜素红和骨钙素免疫荧光染色检测细胞成骨分化能力。将人脐静脉内皮细胞分别接种于3组材料表面,通过活死细胞染色和细胞骨架/血管内皮生长因子免疫荧光染色评估细胞活性及成血管水平。结果与结论:①扫描电镜下可见聚醚醚酮材料表面光滑,聚醚醚酮-聚多巴胺材料表面出现凹凸不平的沉积物,聚醚醚酮-聚多巴胺-骨形成肽1材料表面有小颗粒突起;接触角测试结果显示,聚醚醚酮-聚多巴胺-骨形成肽1材料的亲水性优于其他两种材料;X射线光电子能谱测试结果显示,骨形成肽1成功修饰于聚醚醚酮材料表面;②活死细胞染色和细胞骨架染色显示,相较于其他两种材料,聚醚醚酮-聚多巴胺-骨形成肽1材料可提高骨髓间充质干细胞的活性与黏附;茜素红和骨钙素免疫荧光染色显示,相较于其他两种材料,聚醚醚酮-聚多巴胺-骨形成肽1材料可促进骨髓间充质干细胞的成骨分化;③活死细胞染色和免疫荧光染色显示,相较于其他两种材料,聚醚醚酮-聚多巴胺-骨形成肽1材料可提高人脐静脉内皮细胞的活性与黏附及血管内皮生长因子蛋白的表达;④结果表明,骨形成肽1和聚多巴胺复合涂层可提高聚醚醚酮表面的促成骨和成血管活性。

不同细胞来源外泌体miRNAs在胃癌进展及诊断和预后中的作用

背景:肿瘤微环境可通过多种途径参与胃癌的发生发展并促进胃癌化疗耐药,其中外泌体miRNAs介导的肿瘤微环境串话可诱导基质重编程,参与肿瘤异质性,并形成有利于肿瘤增殖、迁移、侵袭、免疫逃逸和化疗耐药的微环境。目的:对近年来外泌体miRNAs在胃癌微环境中的作用机制及其在胃癌诊断及预后评估中的应用进展作一综述。方法:以“Exosomal miRNAs,gastric cancer,angiogenesis,apoptosis,proliferation,migration,autophagy,invasion,immune response,chemotherapy resistance,biomarker”为英文检索词和“外泌体miRNAs,胃癌”为中文检索词分别检索PubMed及中国知网数据库。检索时限为2017-2024年。通过阅读文题及摘要进行初步筛选,排除研究内容相关性差及内容重复的文献,最终纳入77篇文献进行归纳探讨。结果与结论:①外泌体作为细胞间信息交流的重要载体,可携带miRNA等多种信息物质,通过激活靶细胞上的细胞表面受体、与受体细胞质膜融合及内吞作用3种途径实现细胞间信号传递。②外泌体miRNAs通过调节胃癌细胞增殖、凋亡、自噬、血管形成、侵袭转移、免疫应答以及耐药性的形成等多种途径,进而在胃癌进展中发挥着重要作用。③miRNA与靶mRNA相互作用及其调控网络广泛存在于肿瘤发生和人类癌症发展中,不同类型外泌体miRNAs对调控胃癌细胞凋亡具有不同的作用,鉴别不同外泌体miRNAs对胃癌细胞凋亡相关蛋白及通路的影响,合理运用其诱导剂或抑制剂可对胃癌细胞凋亡水平进行调控。④不同细胞来源的外泌体miRNAs通过将M1极化型巨噬细胞诱导为M2型,在肿瘤微环境的建立、血管生成、免疫应答及化疗耐药中扮演重要角色。⑤外泌体miRNAs广泛稳定存在于血液及其他体液中,其在胃癌患者中的差异性表达可作为胃癌患者诊断、预后及治疗依据。目前作为生物标志物研究较多的外泌体miRNAs包括miR-379-5p,miR-590-5p,miR-29s和miR-21等,其中miR-590-5p灵敏度与特异性分别为63.7%和86%,其表达水平与胃癌患者总体生存率、浸润深度密切相关。⑥设计外泌体miRNAs模拟物或抑制物,并利用纳米递送载体(如外泌体、脂质体)将其靶向递送至肿瘤部位以恢复miRNAs正常水平,可能是治疗胃癌的一种新策略。⑦虽然外泌体miRNAs在胃癌患者诊疗中具有很大的应用前景,但仍存在一些问题亟待解决,例如外泌体miRNAs的潜在靶点及作用机制尚未完全探讨,其有效性及安全性有待进一步确认;而且外泌体的提取及纯化缺乏标准化规模化制备流程等。