Objective To explore the role of endothelin (ET) in the pathogenesis of exercise induced asthma (EIA), we investigated the effects of ET B receptor antagonists, ET 1 11 21 fragment and N cis 2,6 dimethylp...Objective To explore the role of endothelin (ET) in the pathogenesis of exercise induced asthma (EIA), we investigated the effects of ET B receptor antagonists, ET 1 11 21 fragment and N cis 2,6 dimethylpi^peridinocardonyl L γ methylleucyl D 1 methoxycarbonyl tryptophanyl D norleucine (BQ788) on broncho^constriction elicited by isocapnic hyperpnea in guinea pigs Methods Eighteen pathogen free Hartley guinea pigs were randomly divided into three groups A: normal saline (NS) inhalation control group (n=6), B: BQ788 group (n=6), and C: ET 1 11 21 fragment group (n=6) Guinea pigs were anesthetized with pentobarbital sodium After measuring the basal value of lung resistance (R L) and dynamic compliance of the respiratory system (Cdyn), NS (0 96?ml), BQ788 (9?nmol) and ET 1 11 21 fragment (9?nmol) were inhaled A rodent respirator with a dry 5%CO 2-95%O 2 mixture at room temperature provided mechanical ventilation (V T 8?ml/animal, 100 breaths/min) for 5?min R L and Cdyn of the 3 groups were measured again after isocapnic hyperpnea challenge Results In the control group, isocapnic hyperpnea of dry gas elicited a marked increase in R L and decrease in Cdyn R L and Cdyn of the guinea pigs from BQ788 group and ET 1 11 21 fragment group did not change significantly Conclusion It was demonstrated that selective ET B receptor antagonists, ET 1 11 21 fragment and BQ788, inhibited the bronchoconstriction induced by isocapnic hyperpnea in guinea pigs The data showed that ETs are potent constrictors of guinea pig airway smooth muscle via a direct effect on ET receptors It was suggested that ET receptor antagonists, especially ET B receptor antagonist, might be beneficial in preventing EIA展开更多
目的利用成年SD大鼠脊髓损伤原代培养的反应性星形胶质细胞模型,探讨内皮素-1(ET1)与反应性星形胶质细胞增殖之间的关系。方法建立成年SD大鼠脊髓损伤原代培养的反应性星形胶质细胞模型,用100 n M ET1和5μM BQ788(内皮素受体B的拮抗剂...目的利用成年SD大鼠脊髓损伤原代培养的反应性星形胶质细胞模型,探讨内皮素-1(ET1)与反应性星形胶质细胞增殖之间的关系。方法建立成年SD大鼠脊髓损伤原代培养的反应性星形胶质细胞模型,用100 n M ET1和5μM BQ788(内皮素受体B的拮抗剂)处理反应性星形胶质细胞48 h,通过免疫荧光的方法对各实验组中星形胶质细胞的标记分子Vimentin及Brdu进行检测,以确定ET1对反应性星形胶质细胞增殖的影响。结果 ET1组中星形胶质细胞的数量明显增加,Brdu阳性细胞占星形胶质细胞的平均百分比(19.41%)高于正常对照组(3.28%,P<0.01);而ET1+BQ788组中Brdu阳性细胞数占星形胶质细胞的平均百分比为10.38%,明显低于ET1组(19.41%,P<0.01)。结论在成年SD大鼠脊髓损伤原代培养的反应性星形胶质细胞模型中,ET1可刺激反应性星形胶质细胞的增殖,ET1受体endothelin B的拮抗剂BQ788可有效抑制ET1对反应性星形胶质细胞的促增殖效应。展开更多
文摘Objective To explore the role of endothelin (ET) in the pathogenesis of exercise induced asthma (EIA), we investigated the effects of ET B receptor antagonists, ET 1 11 21 fragment and N cis 2,6 dimethylpi^peridinocardonyl L γ methylleucyl D 1 methoxycarbonyl tryptophanyl D norleucine (BQ788) on broncho^constriction elicited by isocapnic hyperpnea in guinea pigs Methods Eighteen pathogen free Hartley guinea pigs were randomly divided into three groups A: normal saline (NS) inhalation control group (n=6), B: BQ788 group (n=6), and C: ET 1 11 21 fragment group (n=6) Guinea pigs were anesthetized with pentobarbital sodium After measuring the basal value of lung resistance (R L) and dynamic compliance of the respiratory system (Cdyn), NS (0 96?ml), BQ788 (9?nmol) and ET 1 11 21 fragment (9?nmol) were inhaled A rodent respirator with a dry 5%CO 2-95%O 2 mixture at room temperature provided mechanical ventilation (V T 8?ml/animal, 100 breaths/min) for 5?min R L and Cdyn of the 3 groups were measured again after isocapnic hyperpnea challenge Results In the control group, isocapnic hyperpnea of dry gas elicited a marked increase in R L and decrease in Cdyn R L and Cdyn of the guinea pigs from BQ788 group and ET 1 11 21 fragment group did not change significantly Conclusion It was demonstrated that selective ET B receptor antagonists, ET 1 11 21 fragment and BQ788, inhibited the bronchoconstriction induced by isocapnic hyperpnea in guinea pigs The data showed that ETs are potent constrictors of guinea pig airway smooth muscle via a direct effect on ET receptors It was suggested that ET receptor antagonists, especially ET B receptor antagonist, might be beneficial in preventing EIA
文摘目的利用成年SD大鼠脊髓损伤原代培养的反应性星形胶质细胞模型,探讨内皮素-1(ET1)与反应性星形胶质细胞增殖之间的关系。方法建立成年SD大鼠脊髓损伤原代培养的反应性星形胶质细胞模型,用100 n M ET1和5μM BQ788(内皮素受体B的拮抗剂)处理反应性星形胶质细胞48 h,通过免疫荧光的方法对各实验组中星形胶质细胞的标记分子Vimentin及Brdu进行检测,以确定ET1对反应性星形胶质细胞增殖的影响。结果 ET1组中星形胶质细胞的数量明显增加,Brdu阳性细胞占星形胶质细胞的平均百分比(19.41%)高于正常对照组(3.28%,P<0.01);而ET1+BQ788组中Brdu阳性细胞数占星形胶质细胞的平均百分比为10.38%,明显低于ET1组(19.41%,P<0.01)。结论在成年SD大鼠脊髓损伤原代培养的反应性星形胶质细胞模型中,ET1可刺激反应性星形胶质细胞的增殖,ET1受体endothelin B的拮抗剂BQ788可有效抑制ET1对反应性星形胶质细胞的促增殖效应。
