The subcellular localization of N-methyI-D-aspartic acid receptor subunit 1 in neural stem cells of the subventricular zone of adult rats was detected using electron microscopy, following immunohistochemistry and immu...The subcellular localization of N-methyI-D-aspartic acid receptor subunit 1 in neural stem cells of the subventricular zone of adult rats was detected using electron microscopy, following immunohistochemistry and immunogold-silver double staining. Results confirmed the presence of neural stem cells in the subventricular zone, which is a key neurogenic region in the central nervous system of adult mammals. The expression of N-methyI-D-aspartic acid receptor subunit 1 was higher than that of nestin and mainly distributed in the cell membrane, cytoplasm, rough endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi complex of neural stem cells.展开更多
Following acute and chronic liver injury,hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) become activated to undergo a phenotypic transformation into myofibroblast-like cells and lose their retinol content,but the mechanisms of retinoi...Following acute and chronic liver injury,hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) become activated to undergo a phenotypic transformation into myofibroblast-like cells and lose their retinol content,but the mechanisms of retinoid loss and its potential roles in HSCs activation and liver fibrosis are not understood.The influence of retinoids on HSCs and hepatic fibrosis remains controversial.The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of all-trans retinoid acid (ATRA) on cell proliferation,mRNA expression of collagen genes [procollagen α1 (Ⅰ),procollagen α1 (Ⅲ)],profibrogenic genes (TGF-β 1,CTGF,MMP-2,TIMP-1,TIMP-2,PAI-1),fibrolytic genes (MMP-3,MMP-13) and the upstream element (JNK and AP-1) in the rat hepatic stellate cell line (CFSC-2G).Cell proliferation was evaluated by measuring BrdU incorporation.The mRNA expression levels of collagen genes [procollagen α1 (Ⅰ),procollagen α1 (Ⅲ)],profibrogenic genes (TGF-β 1,CTGF,MMP-2,TIMP-1,TIMP-2,PAI-1),and fibrolytic genes (MMP-3,MMP-13) were quantitatively detected by using real-time PCR.The mRNA expression of JNK and AP-1 was quantified by RT-PCR.The results showed that ATRA inhibited HSCs proliferation and diminished the mRNA expression of collagen genes [procollagen α1 (Ⅰ),procollagen α1 (Ⅲ)] and profibrogenic genes (TGF-β 1,CTGF,MMP-2,TIMP-1,TIMP-2,PAI-1),and significantly stimulated the mRNA expression of MMP-3 and MMP-13 in HSCs by suppressing the mRNA expression of JNK and AP-1.These findings suggested that ATRA could inhibit proliferation and collagen production of HSCs via the suppression of active protein-1 and c-Jun N-terminal kinase signal,then decrease the mRNAs expression of profibrogenic genes (TGF-β 1,CTGF,MMP-2,TIMP-1,TIMP-2,PAI-1),and significantly induce the mRNA expression of MMP-3 and MMP-13.展开更多
Estrogen affects the generation and transmission of neuropathic pain,but the specific regulatory mechanism is still unclear.Activation of the N-methyl-D-aspartate acid receptor 1（NMDAR1） plays an important role in t...Estrogen affects the generation and transmission of neuropathic pain,but the specific regulatory mechanism is still unclear.Activation of the N-methyl-D-aspartate acid receptor 1（NMDAR1） plays an important role in the production and maintenance of hyperalgesia and allodynia.The present study was conducted to determine whether a relationship exists between estrogen and NMDAR1 in peripheral nerve pain.A chronic sciatic nerve constriction injury model of chronic neuropathic pain was established in rats.These rats were then subcutaneously injected with 17β-estradiol,the NMDAR1 antagonist D（-）-2-amino-5-phosphonopentanoic acid（AP-5）,or both once daily for 15 days.Compared with injured drug na？ve rats,rats with chronic sciatic nerve injury that were administered estradiol showed a lower paw withdrawal mechanical threshold and a shorter paw withdrawal thermal latency,indicating increased sensitivity to mechanical and thermal pain.Estrogen administration was also associated with increased expression of NMDAR1 immunoreactivity（as assessed by immunohistochemistry） and protein（as determined by western blot assay） in spinal dorsal root ganglia.This 17β-estradiol-induced increase in NMDAR1 expression was blocked by co-administration with AP-5,whereas AP-5 alone did not affect NMDAR1 expression.These results suggest that 17β-estradiol administration significantly reduced mechanical and thermal pain thresholds in rats with chronic constriction of the sciatic nerve,and that the mechanism for this increased sensitivity may be related to the upregulation of NMDAR1 expression in dorsal root ganglia.展开更多
目的:主要研究乙肝病毒(hepatitis B virus,HBV)感染肝细胞后,细胞周期激酶2(cyclin-dependent kinase 2,CDK2)调控宿主限制性因子SAMHD1(sterile alpha motif and histidine/aspartic acid domain-containing protein 1)磷酸化的分子...目的:主要研究乙肝病毒(hepatitis B virus,HBV)感染肝细胞后,细胞周期激酶2(cyclin-dependent kinase 2,CDK2)调控宿主限制性因子SAMHD1(sterile alpha motif and histidine/aspartic acid domain-containing protein 1)磷酸化的分子机制。方法:利用si RNA干扰技术,特异性处理肝癌细胞Huh7.0的对照组、干扰CDK1组和干扰CDK2组,分别用Southern blot检测这3组中乙肝病毒复制的变化,Western blot检测这3组中SAMHD1磷酸化水平的变化,流式细胞仪检测这3组中细胞周期的变化;进一步通过免疫共沉淀技术鉴定肝癌细胞中CDK2激酶和SAMHD1的相互作用。结果:在肝癌细胞Huh7.0中,与对照组相比,干扰CDK1组和干扰CDK2组的细胞周期明显有差异,分别停滞在G_2期(P=0.001)或G1期(P=0.001)。Western blot结果表明,干扰CDK2后,宿主限制性因子SAMHD1磷酸化水平下降48%,Southern blot结果表明病毒复制水平降低57%(P=0.003),而干扰CDK1后病毒复制水平没有明显变化(P=0.325)进一步通过免疫共沉淀发现在肝癌细胞Huh7.0中,CDK2激酶可与SAMHD1发生相互作用,并且相互作用发生在细胞核内。结论:HBV感染肝细胞后,募集CDK2调控宿主限制性因子SAMHD1的磷酸化,拮抗其抗病毒作用。展开更多
背景与目的:不育α基序结构域和组氨酸/天冬氨酸残基双联体结构域包涵蛋白1(sterile alpha motif and histidine/aspartic acid domain-containing protein 1,SAMHD1)具有抑制多种肿瘤细胞生长的作用,但其调节肝细胞癌(hepatocellular c...背景与目的:不育α基序结构域和组氨酸/天冬氨酸残基双联体结构域包涵蛋白1(sterile alpha motif and histidine/aspartic acid domain-containing protein 1,SAMHD1)具有抑制多种肿瘤细胞生长的作用,但其调节肝细胞癌(hepatocellular carcinoma,HCC)细胞增殖的作用及机制尚未见报道。探究SAMHD1调控p27的表达对HCC细胞Huh7的增殖、凋亡和细胞周期的影响。方法:首先通过蛋白质印迹法(Western blot)检测正常肝细胞和不同类型HCC细胞中SAMHD1的表达情况。利用基因修饰技术构建过表达SAMHD1、dNTP酶活性位点突变体(SAMHD1-D207N)和磷酸化位点突变体(SAMHD1-T592E)的重组质粒,然后利用四甲基偶氮唑蓝(methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium,MTT)法检测过表达SAMHD1及其突变体或siRNA干扰沉默SAMHD1对HCC细胞增殖的影响,采用流式细胞术检测细胞周期与细胞凋亡情况。在癌症基因组图谱(The Cancer Genome Atlas,TCGA)数据库中分析SAMHD1和p27表达的相关性。结果:HCC细胞中SAMHD1表达上调,过表达SAMHD1、SAMHD1-D207N和SAMHD1-T592E可以抑制Huh7细胞增殖,细胞周期停滞在G1/G0期;相反,干扰SAMHD1后细胞增殖加快,细胞周期停滞在G2/M期。机制研究表明,SAMHD1上调细胞周期蛋白激酶抑制因子p27的表达。在HCC组织中,p27的表达与SAMHD1表达呈正相关。结论:过表达SAMHD1可以上调p27的表达,导致细胞周期停滞在G1/G0期,从而抑制HCC细胞增殖,这种抑制作用不依赖于其dNTP酶活性和磷酸化修饰。展开更多
基金the Natural Science Foundation of Universities in Jiangsu Province,No.07KJB310119the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province,No.BK2009087
文摘The subcellular localization of N-methyI-D-aspartic acid receptor subunit 1 in neural stem cells of the subventricular zone of adult rats was detected using electron microscopy, following immunohistochemistry and immunogold-silver double staining. Results confirmed the presence of neural stem cells in the subventricular zone, which is a key neurogenic region in the central nervous system of adult mammals. The expression of N-methyI-D-aspartic acid receptor subunit 1 was higher than that of nestin and mainly distributed in the cell membrane, cytoplasm, rough endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi complex of neural stem cells.
文摘Following acute and chronic liver injury,hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) become activated to undergo a phenotypic transformation into myofibroblast-like cells and lose their retinol content,but the mechanisms of retinoid loss and its potential roles in HSCs activation and liver fibrosis are not understood.The influence of retinoids on HSCs and hepatic fibrosis remains controversial.The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of all-trans retinoid acid (ATRA) on cell proliferation,mRNA expression of collagen genes [procollagen α1 (Ⅰ),procollagen α1 (Ⅲ)],profibrogenic genes (TGF-β 1,CTGF,MMP-2,TIMP-1,TIMP-2,PAI-1),fibrolytic genes (MMP-3,MMP-13) and the upstream element (JNK and AP-1) in the rat hepatic stellate cell line (CFSC-2G).Cell proliferation was evaluated by measuring BrdU incorporation.The mRNA expression levels of collagen genes [procollagen α1 (Ⅰ),procollagen α1 (Ⅲ)],profibrogenic genes (TGF-β 1,CTGF,MMP-2,TIMP-1,TIMP-2,PAI-1),and fibrolytic genes (MMP-3,MMP-13) were quantitatively detected by using real-time PCR.The mRNA expression of JNK and AP-1 was quantified by RT-PCR.The results showed that ATRA inhibited HSCs proliferation and diminished the mRNA expression of collagen genes [procollagen α1 (Ⅰ),procollagen α1 (Ⅲ)] and profibrogenic genes (TGF-β 1,CTGF,MMP-2,TIMP-1,TIMP-2,PAI-1),and significantly stimulated the mRNA expression of MMP-3 and MMP-13 in HSCs by suppressing the mRNA expression of JNK and AP-1.These findings suggested that ATRA could inhibit proliferation and collagen production of HSCs via the suppression of active protein-1 and c-Jun N-terminal kinase signal,then decrease the mRNAs expression of profibrogenic genes (TGF-β 1,CTGF,MMP-2,TIMP-1,TIMP-2,PAI-1),and significantly induce the mRNA expression of MMP-3 and MMP-13.
基金supported by the Youth Shihezi University Applied Basic Research Project of China,No.2015ZRKYQ-LH19
文摘Estrogen affects the generation and transmission of neuropathic pain,but the specific regulatory mechanism is still unclear.Activation of the N-methyl-D-aspartate acid receptor 1（NMDAR1） plays an important role in the production and maintenance of hyperalgesia and allodynia.The present study was conducted to determine whether a relationship exists between estrogen and NMDAR1 in peripheral nerve pain.A chronic sciatic nerve constriction injury model of chronic neuropathic pain was established in rats.These rats were then subcutaneously injected with 17β-estradiol,the NMDAR1 antagonist D（-）-2-amino-5-phosphonopentanoic acid（AP-5）,or both once daily for 15 days.Compared with injured drug na？ve rats,rats with chronic sciatic nerve injury that were administered estradiol showed a lower paw withdrawal mechanical threshold and a shorter paw withdrawal thermal latency,indicating increased sensitivity to mechanical and thermal pain.Estrogen administration was also associated with increased expression of NMDAR1 immunoreactivity（as assessed by immunohistochemistry） and protein（as determined by western blot assay） in spinal dorsal root ganglia.This 17β-estradiol-induced increase in NMDAR1 expression was blocked by co-administration with AP-5,whereas AP-5 alone did not affect NMDAR1 expression.These results suggest that 17β-estradiol administration significantly reduced mechanical and thermal pain thresholds in rats with chronic constriction of the sciatic nerve,and that the mechanism for this increased sensitivity may be related to the upregulation of NMDAR1 expression in dorsal root ganglia.
