Clinical Observation of Recombinant Bovine Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor Eye Gel Combined with Tobramycin Dexamethasone Eye Drops in the Treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome in Patients after Cataract Surgery

Objective:To evaluate the therapeutic effect of recombinant bovine basic fibroblast growth factor(rbFGF)eye gel combined with tobramycin-dexamethasone(TOB-Dex)eye drops on dry eye syndrome(DES)after cataract surgery.Methods:86 patients with DES after cataract surgery,admitted from November 2021 to November 2023,were randomly divided into groups.The observation group included 43 patients treated with rbFGF eye gel combined with TOB-Dex eye drops.The reference group included 43 patients treated with TOB-Dex eye drops alone.Multiple indicators,including total effective rate and clinical symptom scores,were compared between the two groups.Results:The total effective rate in the observation group was higher than in the reference group(P<0.05).Before treatment,there were no differences in clinical symptom scores,serum factors,or disease severity scores between the two groups(P>0.05).Three weeks after treatment,the observation group had lower clinical symptom scores,serum factors,and disease severity scores compared to the reference group(P<0.05).The adverse reaction rate in the observation group was lower than in the reference group(P<0.05).Conclusion:rbFGF eye gel combined with TOB-Dex eye drops can improve the clinical efficacy for patients with DES after cataract surgery,alleviate disease symptoms,reduce inflammatory responses,and have fewer adverse reactions.

Effect of basic fibroblast growth factor(bFGF) on the treatment of exposure of the orbital implants

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and the indication of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) in the treatment of exposure of orbital implants. Design: Retrospective and observational case series. Methods: We reviewed 41 patients (41 eyes) suffering exposure of orbital implants from Jan. 2000 to June 2006. The study group patients with mild exposure received com-bined treatment with bFGF and antibiotic drops, and while the control group patients with mild exposure were treated with anti-biotic drops only. The study group patients with moderate and severe exposure received combined treatment with bFGF and antibiotic drops, and after 2 months they were subjected to amniotic membrane transplantation, while the control group patients with moderate and severe exposure underwent amniotic membrane transplantation after using antibiotic drops. Observation of the growth of conjunctival epithelium and comparison of the healing rate of the two groups. Results: The healing rates of the mild, moderate and severe exposure study group were 100% and 92.3%. The healing rates of the mild, moderate and severe exposure control group were 55.6% and 66.7% respectively. The difference of the healing rates of the mild exposure study group and the control group was significant (P=0.033). And the difference of the healing rates of the moderate and severe exposure study group and the control group was not significant (P=0.167). Conclusion: bFGF may promote obviously the healing of orbital implant exposure, particularly it can be the first choice for the treatment of mild degree exposure. For the moderate and severe cases, it can be administered before surgical repair to enhance neovascularization and will tend to increase the success rate of surgical repair.

Usefulness of Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor (bFGF) Loaded Dissolving Microneedles for Local Therapy of Skin Wounds

Purpose: The usefulness of dissolving microneedles (DMs) for local skin therapy by basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) was studied in rats. Methods: We prepared four kinds of bFGF-loaded DMs, approximately 500 μm length and 300 μm diameter at the bottom. Long-term stability and dissolution studies were performed by HPLC method. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacological evaluations were performed after administration of bFGF loaded DMs to rats. Results: The bFGF contents were 2.15 ± 0.07, 1.07 ± 0.04, 0.56 ± 0.07 and 0.12 ± 0.03 μg. The 100.2 ± 3.4%, 100.2 ± 3.3%, 99.3 ± 1.4% and 100.4 ± 3.0% of bFGF were recovered after 1, 3 and 6 months and 1 year incubation at 40°C. The bFGF was released from DMs within 5 min. In a pharmacokinetic study using 2.0 and 1.0 μg bFGF-loaded DMs, no systemic exposure of bFGF was detected. The initial bFGF concentrations in the rat skin tissue after administration of bFGF-loaded DMs to the hair-removed rat abdominal skin were 510.2 ± 20.1 ng/g wet weight for 2 μg bFGF DMs and 264.2 ± 56.5 ng/g wet weight for 1 μg DMs, declining slowly thereafter to 226.3 ± 33.5 and 105.1 ± 27.4 ng/g wet weight at 6 hr after administration. Good dose-dependency was observed. Pharmacological evaluation of bFGF-loaded DMs of 2.0, 1.0, 0.5, and 0.1 μg, in the wound healing rat model, all used DMs, but 0.1 μg DMs, showed good healing effects. Considered collectively, these results suggest the usefulness of bFGF-loaded DMs for local therapy of skin wound disease.

儿童慢性粒细胞白血病慢性期红细胞参数及血清bFGF、TGF-β1、VEGF表达变化分析

目的探究儿童慢性粒细胞白血病(CML)慢性期红细胞参数及血清碱性成纤维细胞生长因子(bFGF)、转化生长因子β1(TGF-β1)及血管内皮生长因子(VEGF)表达变化。方法前瞻性选取2020年1月至2023年1月在首都医科大学附属北京儿童医院进行治疗的54例CML慢性期患儿为研究组,另随机抽取46名同期在本院进行体检的健康儿童为健康对照组。研究组给予酪氨酸激酶抑制剂治疗。比较两组间红细胞参数及血清bFGF、TGF-β1、VEGF表达变化,并比较研究组治疗前后红细胞参数及血清bFGF、TGF-β1、VEGF表达水平。结果研究组的RBC、血红蛋白、红细胞压积(HCT)及平均红细胞血红蛋白浓度(MCHC)水平分别为(3.45±0.04)×10^(12)/L、(102.33±1.15)g/L、(32.03±0.61)%、322.15±2.58,均显著低于对照组[(4.98±0.03)×10^(12)/L、(149.78±1.88)g/L、(44.33±0.31)%、334.12±0.77],平均红细胞体积(MCV)、平均红细胞血红蛋白含量(MCH)及红细胞体积分布宽度(RDW)水平分别为(91.44±0.77)fL、(33.15±2.55)pg、(17.55±0.12)%,均显著高于对照组[(89.88±0.34)fL、(30.24±0.16)pg、(12.66±0.11)%],差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。研究组的血清bFGF、VEGF水平分别为(30.66±9.66)、(128.68±30.58)pg/mL,均显著高于对照组[(5.26±1.54)、(70.66±11.26)pg/mL],TGF-β1水平为(38.22±8.06)μg/L,显著低于对照组[(78.66±8.13)μg/L],差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗后,研究组患儿的RBC、血红蛋白、HCT、MCV及MCH水平均较治疗前显著降低,MCHC及RDW水平均较治疗前显著升高,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。研究组治疗后的血清bFGF、VEGF水平均较治疗前显著降低,TGF-β1水平较治疗前显著升高,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论在儿童CML慢性期患儿中可见血细胞参数明显异常,血清bFGF、VEGF水平显著升高,TGF-β1水平显著降低。酪氨酸激酶抑制剂治疗CML慢性期能有效改善患儿红细胞形态及功能,抑制肿瘤细胞生长,临床疗效显著,值得临床推广使用。

乳腺癌组织中bFGF、Ki-67及ADAM15表达情况及与其临床病理特征的相关性分析

目的 探讨乳腺癌组织中碱性成纤维细胞生长因子(bFGF)、Ki-67及去整合素金属蛋白酶15(ADAM15)表达情况及其与临床病理特征的关系。方法 选取87例乳腺癌患者作为研究对象,均行手术治疗,采集肿瘤标本及癌旁标本行免疫组化染色检查,比较肿瘤组织及癌旁组织内bFGF、Ki-67及ADAM15表达情况,并分析bFGF、Ki-67及ADAM15表达与其临床病理特征的关系。结果 肿瘤组织内bFGF、Ki-67及ADAM15阳性率高于癌旁组织,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);bFGF阳性组肿瘤Ⅲ~Ⅳ期、有淋巴结转移、肿瘤直径≥3 cm占比高于bFGF阴性组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);Ki-67阳性组肿瘤Ⅲ~Ⅳ期、有淋巴结转移、肿瘤直径≥3 cm占比高于Ki-67阴性组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);ADAM15阳性组肿瘤Ⅲ~Ⅳ期、有淋巴结转移、肿瘤直径≥3 cm占比高于ADAM15阴性组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论 bFGF、Ki-67及ADAM15在乳腺癌组织内存在较高阳性表达,且与肿瘤分期、淋巴结转移及肿瘤直径存在密切关系,或可作为完善乳腺癌治疗方案的新靶点。

经钻孔引流术治疗慢性硬膜下血肿患者血清TSP1、TSP2、bFGF、VEGF、S-100β水平变化及其临床意义

目的探讨经钻孔引流术治疗慢性硬膜下血肿患者血清血小板反应蛋白1(TSP1)、血小板反应蛋白2(TSP2)、碱性成纤维细胞生长因子(bFGF)、血管内皮生长因子(VEGF)、中枢神经特异蛋白(S-100β)水平变化及其临床意义。方法选取江苏省中医院2019年1月~2023年6月收治的慢性硬膜下血肿患者142例作为病例组,均进行钻孔引流术;另选取同期健康体检人员146例作为健康对照组,比较两组不同脑损伤、手术前后、不同复发情况的血清TSP1、TSP2、bFGF、VEGF、S-100β水平,分析血清TSP1、TSP2、bFGF、VEGF、S-100β水平与慢性硬膜下血肿患者脑损伤程度的相关性。结果与健康对照组比较,病例组血清TSP1、TSP2、bFGF、VEGF、S-100β水平均相对更高;与轻度脑损伤组进行比较,中度脑损伤组、重度脑损伤组血清TSP1、TSP2、bFGF、VEGF、S-100β水平均相对更高,且重度脑损伤组高于中度脑损伤组;与术前进行比较,术后7 d慢性硬膜下血肿患者血清TSP1、TSP2、bFGF、VEGF、S-100β水平均相对较低;与复发组进行比较,未复发组血清TSP1、TSP2、bFGF、VEGF、S-100β水平均相对较低(P<0.05)。Pearson相关分析结果显示,慢性硬膜下血肿患者血清TSP1、TSP2、bFGF、VEGF、S-100β水平与GCS评分均呈负相关关系(r=-0.655、-0.674、-0.711、-0.689、-0.705,P<0.05)。结论慢性硬膜下血肿患者经钻孔引流术后血清TSP1、TSP2、bFGF、VEGF、S-100β水平均降低,并与患者脑损伤程度、转归具有高度相关性,临床上可通过检测慢性硬膜下血肿患者上述各项血清学指标的变化情况,以便及时判断慢性硬膜下血肿患者的脑损伤程度。

冠心病患者血清bFGF、sTLT-1水平与支架置入术后再狭窄的关系

目的探讨冠心病患者血清碱性成纤维细胞生长因子(bFGF)、可溶性髓样细胞触发受体样转录因子1(sTLT-1)水平与支架置入术后支架内再狭窄(ISR)的关系。方法收集2020年1月至2022年3月收治的冠心病行支架置入术患者450例。根据术后1年复查是否发生ISR分为ISR组(41例)、非ISR组(409例)。比较ISR组与非ISR组一般资料、实验室相关指标、血清bFGF、sTLT-1水平;Pearson法分析冠心病支架置入术后ISR患者血清bFGF、sTLT-1水平的相关性;Logistic回归分析冠心病患者支架置入术后发生ISR的影响因素;ROC曲线分析血清bFGF、sTLT-1水平诊断冠心病患者支架置入术后发生ISR的临床价值。结果ISR组狭窄程度、植入支架数量、术前Gensini评分、血清sTLT-1、CRP水平显著高于非ISR组,支架直径、血清bFGF、CysC水平显著低于非ISR组(P<0.05);Ⅲ级组血清bFGF水平显著高于Ⅳ级组(P<0.05),Ⅲ级组血清sTLT-1水平显著低于Ⅳ级组(P<0.05);冠心病支架置入术后发生ISR的患者血清bFGF与sTLT-1水平呈负相关(R=-0.648,P<0.001);sTLT-1、CRP是冠心病患者支架置入术后发生ISR的危险因素,bFGF、CysC是保护因素(P<0.05);血清bFGF、sTLT-1两者联合诊断冠心病患者支架置入术后发生ISR的AUC为0.901,优于各自单独诊断(Z二者联合-bFGF=3.086、Z二者联合-sTLT-1=2.754,P=0.002、P=0.030),联合诊断的敏感度为89.80%,特异性为76.12%。结论冠心病支架置入术后发生ISR的患者血清bFGF水平下调,sTLT-1水平上调,二者均是ISR的影响因素,且联合诊断冠心病患者支架置入术后ISR的发生具有较高效能。

Effect of intestinal ischemia-reperfusion on expressions of endogenous basic fibroblast growth factor and transforming growth factor β in lung and its relation with lung repair

AIM To study the changes of endogenoustransforming growth factor β(TGFβ)and basicfibroblast growth factor(bFGF)in lung followingintestinal ischemia and reperfusion injury andtheir effects on lung injury and repair.METHODS Sixty Wistar rats were divided intofive groups,which underwent sham-operation,ischemia(45 minutes),and reperfusion(6,24and 48 hours,respectively)after ischemia(45minutes).Immunohistochemical method wasused to observe the localization and amounts ofboth growth factors.RESULTS Positive signals of both growthfactors could be found in normal lung,mainly inalveolar cells and endothelial cells of vein.Afterischemia and reperfusion insult,expressions ofboth growth factors were increased and theiramounts at 6 hours were larger than those ofnormal control or of 24 and 48 hours after insult.CONCLUSION The endogenous bFGF and TGF βexpression appears to be up-regulated in thelung following intestinal ischemia andreperfusion,suggesting that both growth factorsmay be involved in the process of lung injury andrepair.

Basic fibroblast growth factor attenuates the degeneration of injured spinal cord motor endplates

The distal end of the spinal cord and neuromuscular junction may develop secondary degeneration and damage following spinal cord injury because of the loss of neural connections. In this study, a rat model of spinal cord injury, established using a modified Allen＇s method, was injected with basic fibroblast growth factor solution via subarachnoid catheter. After injection, rats with spinal cord injury displayed higher scores on the Basso, Beattie and Bresnahan locomotor scale. Motor function was also well recovered and hematoxylin-eosin staining showed that spinal glial scar hyperplasia was not apparent. Additionally, anterior tibial muscle fibers slowly, but progressively, atrophied. Immu- nohistochemical staining showed that the absorbance values of calcitonin gene related peptide and acetylcholinesterase in anterior tibial muscle and spinal cord were similar, and injection of basic fi- broblast growth factor increased this absorbance. Results showed that after spinal cord injury, the distal motor neurons and motor endplate degenerated. Changes in calcitonin gene related peptide and acetylcholinesterase in the spinal cord anterior horn motor neurons and motor endplate then occurred that were consistent with this regeneration. Our findings indicate that basic fibroblast growth factor can protect the endplate through gene related peptide and acetylcholinesterase cord. attenuating the decreased expression of calcitonin n anterior horn motor neurons of the injured spinal

Effect of electro-acupuncture on basic fibroblast growth factor protein and mRNA expression in hippocampal dentate gyrus of spleen deficiency rats

BACKGROUND： Spleen deficiency in traditional Chinese medicine refers to the functional disorder of spleen, pancreas, intestines, and nervous system in modern medicine. OBJECTIVE; To test whether electro-acupuncture could alter basic fibroblast growth factor （bFGF） protein and mRNA expression in the hippocampal dentate gyrus of spleen deficiency rats. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING： The randomized, controlled, in vivo animal experiment was performed at the National LeveI-B Laboratory of Clinical Cell Molecule and Biology in Shenzhen Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, between March and November in 2008. MATERIALS： Reserpine injection was produced by Guangdong Bangmin Pharmaceutical Co. Rhubarb extract granule preparation was produced by Guangdong Yifang Pharmaceutical. Huanqiu Brand sterile acupuncture pin was provided by Suzhou Acupuncture Supplies, China. Huatuo Brand electroacupuncture instrument （type SDZ-II） was purchased from Suzhou Medical Appliance Factory, China. METHODS： A total of 96 male Sprague Dawley rats were randomly assigned to control （n = 32） and induction （n = 64） groups. Spleen deficiency was induced via intraperitoneal injection of reserpine and intragastric administration of rhubarb. The successful models were randomized into two groups： model and electro-acupuncture, with 32 rats in each group. Electro-acupuncture was administered at Zusanfi （ST 36） and Sanyinjiao （SP 6） acupoints using a condensation wave and rarefaction （condensation wave 15 Hz） at a strength of 6-15 V for 20 minutes, once per day. The appearance of a slight shiver in the corresponding locus was taken as the standard. According to electro- acupuncture time points, each group was assigned to four subgroups at 7, 14, 28, and 49 days, respectively, with eight rats in each subgroup. Immunohistochemical staining, image analysis, and reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction were performed at different time points. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES： bFGF protein and mRNA expression in the hippocampal dentate gyrus of spleen deficiency rats. RESULTS： After 7 days of electro-acupuncture therapy, bFGF protein and mRNA expression significantly increased compared with the model and control groups （P 〈 0.05）. After 14 days, bFGF protein and mRNA expression decreased until 28 days, where levels were then equal to the model group and greater than the control group （P 〈 0.05）. After 49 days, the above indices remained increased in the electro-acupuncture group compared to the model and control groups （P 〈 0.05）. CONCLUSION： Continuous electro-acupuncture maintained a high level of bFGF protein and mRNA expression in the hippocampal dentate gyrus of spleen deficiency rats.

The effect of basic fibroblast growth factor on regeneration in a surgical wound model of rat submandibular glands

This study developed an animal model of surgically wounded submandibular glands （SMGs） and investigated the effects of collagen gel with basic fibroblast growth factor （bFGF） on tissue regeneration of surgically wounded SMGs in vivo. The animal model was produced by creating a surgical wound using a 3-mm diameter biopsy punch in SMGs. The wound was filled with collagen gel with bFGF （bFGF group） or without bFGF （control group）. In the animal model of surgically wounded SMGs, salivary glands without scar tissue around the wound area were observed with smaller areas of collagen gel. Small round and spindle-shape cells invaded the collagen gel in both groups after operation day （AOD） 5, and this invasion dramatically increased at AOD 7. Host tissue completely replaced the collagen gel at AOD 21. The invading immune cells in the group treated with collagen gel with bFGF were positive for vimentin, g-smooth muscle actin （αSMA）, CD49f, c-kit and AQP5 at AOD 7. Similarly, the mRNA expression of vimentin, αSMA, CD49f, keratin 19 and AQP5 was also increased. This study suggests that the use of collagen gels with bFGF improves salivary gland regeneration.

THE EFFECT OF BASIC FIBROBLAST GROWTH FACTOR SLOW-RELEASE MICROCAPSULES ON ANGIOGENESIS IN INFARCTED RABBIT MYOCARDIUM

Objectives To observe the effect of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) slow-release microcapsules on angiogenesis in infarcted myocardial regions. Methods.Myocardial infarction was induced in 24 New Zealand rabbits by ligating the root of left anterior descending coronary artery.Group Ⅰ(n=8) served as control, group Ⅱ(n=8) as a blank microcapsule group, group Ⅲ(n=8, each microcapsule contains 1μg bFGF) as micrpcapsule group.In group Ⅱ and Ⅲ, 5 blank microcapsules or bFGF slow-release microcapsules were implanted into myocardium underneath the epicardium between the left anterior descending coronary artery and left circumflex artery.Infarct size was evaluated by infarcted weight/left ventricle weight ratio and angiogenesis was evaluated by immunohistochemical examinations 5 weeks later. [WT5”BX] Results.As compared with group Ⅰ and Ⅱ, rabbits treated with bFGF slow-release microcapsules showed higher microvessel counts (group Ⅰ3775±450, group Ⅱ3837±498,vs.group Ⅲ 13550±481,P<0001) and less infarcted weight /left ventricle weight (group Ⅰ168%±04%,group Ⅱ167%±05%,vs.group Ⅲ 70%±02%,P<0001). Conclusions.Subepicardial administration of bFGF slow-release microcapsule in the infarcted rabbit model results in effective angiogenesis and reduction in infarct size.

Callispheres可载药微球经导管动脉化疗栓塞治疗膀胱癌的疗效及对血清肿瘤标志物和VEGF、bFGF水平的影响

目的 探讨Callispheres可载药微球经导管动脉化疗栓塞治疗膀胱癌的疗效及对血清肿瘤标志物和血管内皮细胞生长因子(VEGF)、碱性成纤维细胞生长因子(bFGF)水平的影响。方法 前瞻性选取2020年1月至2023年7月于德阳市人民医院治疗的100例膀胱癌患者为研究对象。按照随机数字表法将患者分为对照组和观察组,每组各50例。对照组实施碘油经导管动脉化疗栓塞治疗,观察组实施Callispheres可载药微球经导管动脉化疗栓塞治疗。比较两组的临床疗效、无进展生存期(PFS),术前和术后6个月的血清肿瘤标志物[血清癌胚抗原、甲胎蛋白及可溶性细胞间黏附因子-1(sICAM-1)]、血管内皮细胞生长因子(VEGF)及碱性成纤维细胞生长因子(bFGF)水平,并记录两组治疗期间不良反应发生情况。结果 术后1个月,两组ORR及DCR比较,差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05);术后6个月,观察组ORR及DCR分别为56.00%、78.00%,均高于对照组(34.00%、58.00%),差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。观察组中位PFS为25.68个月,长于对照组(16.70个月),差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。术后6个月,两组血清癌胚抗原、甲胎蛋白及sICAM-1水平均较术前降低,且观察组的血清癌胚抗原、甲胎蛋白及sICAM-1水平分别为(322.24±21.94) ng/mL、(1 428.55±189.24)μg/L、(506.51±20.82)μg/L,均低于对照组[(410.18±25.41) ng/mL、(1 694.73±215.82)μg/L、(561.25±23.36)μg/L],差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。术后6个月,两组VEGF、bFGF水平均较术前降低,且观察组的VEGF、bFGF水平分别为(202.61±37.71)、(3.19±1.01) pg/mL,均低于对照组[(239.75±42.48)、(4.63±1.42) pg/mL],差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。两组骨髓抑制、发热及疼痛等不良反应发生率比较,差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05);观察组不良反应化疗相关恶性、呕吐(CINV)分级优于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论 对膀胱癌患者实施Callispheres可载药微球经导管动脉化疗栓塞治疗可获得较好的临床疗效,且安全性相对较高,并能在一定程度上降低血清肿瘤标志物水平及血清VEGF、bFGF表达。

Effects of 530 nm monochromatic light on basic fibroblast growth factor and transforming growth factor-β1 expression in Müller cells

AIMTo expose rat retinal M&#x000fc;ller cells to 530 nm monochromatic light and investigate the influence of varying light illumination times on basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) and transforming growth factor-&#x003b2;1 (TGF-&#x003b2;1) expression.METHODSThree groups of rat retinal M&#x000fc;ller cells cultured in vitro under a 530 nm monochromatic light were divided into 6, 12 and 24h experimental groups, while cells incubated under dark conditions served as the control group. The bFGF and TGF-&#x003b2;1 mRNA expression, protein levels and fluorescence intensity of the M&#x000fc;ller cells were analyzed.RESULTSThe bFGF mRNA expression and protein levels were significantly upregulated in M&#x000fc;ller cells in all three experimental groups compared with the control group (P&#x0003c;0.05), while that of TGF-&#x003b2;1 was downregulated (P&#x0003c;0.05). Also, bFGF expression was positively correlated, but TGF-&#x003b2;1 expression was negatively correlated with illumination time. The largest changes for both cytokines were seen in the 24h group. The changes in bFGF and TGF-&#x003b2;1 fluorescence intensity were highest in the 24h group, and significant differences were observed among the experimental groups (P&#x0003c;0.05).CONCLUSIONThe expressions of bFGF and TGF-&#x003b2;1 changed in a time-dependent manner in M&#x000fc;ller cells exposed to 530 nm monochromatic light with 250 lx illumination intensity. M&#x000fc;ller cells might play a role in the development of myopia by increasing bFGF expression or decreasing TGF-&#x003b2;1 expression. Changes in cytokine expression in retinal M&#x000fc;ller cells may affect monochromatic light-induced myopia.

bFGF通过NF-κB信号通路抑制人子宫平滑肌收缩

目的:探讨外源性碱性成纤维细胞生长因子(bFGF)对人子宫平滑肌原代细胞(HUt SMCs)收缩功能的影响及其可能机制。方法:用不同浓度外源性bFGF对子宫平滑肌细胞进行干预,qRT-PCR法检测缝隙连接蛋白(CX43)、催产素受体(OXTR)mRNA水平,Western blot法检测CX43、OXTR蛋白表达;胶原收缩实验研究外源性bFGF对HUt SMCs收缩能力的影响;激光共聚焦显微镜观察细胞内Ca 2+水平。用外源性bFGF和JSH-23(NF-κB转录活性抑制剂)处理人子宫平滑肌原代细胞,Western blot法检测CX43和NF-κB p65蛋白表达;酶联免疫吸附实验(ELISA)检测HUt SMCs分泌的IL-6、IL-8水平。结果:bFGF可抑制HUt SMCs收缩相关分子(CX43、OXTR)mRNA和蛋白表达。bFGF可抑制HUt SMCs收缩能力并使细胞内Ca 2+水平降低。bFGF上调人子宫平滑肌细胞NF-κB蛋白表达并下调CX43蛋白表达,促进其分泌IL-8,这种效应被JSH-23所逆转。结论:bFGF通过激活NF-κB通路发挥促炎作用并调控CX43表达,从而参与调节HUt SMCs的收缩能力。

Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor and Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor-1 in Human Meningiomas

The expression of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) and fibroblast growth factor receptor-1 (FGFR-1) in human meningiomas and the relationships between their expression and the tumors' histological features and angiogenesis were investigated by means of immunohistochemical technique. The expression of bFGF and FGFR-1 was detected by antibody of bFGF or FGFR-1. The tumors' angiogenesis was evaluated by microvascular density (MVD) and, which was observed by use of CD34-antibody immunohistochemically. The results showed that there were varied degrees of the expression of bFGF and FGFR-1 proteins in meningiomas. The expression was correlated with the tumors' histological characters and angiogenesis. It was concluded that bFGF and FGFR-1 might play important roles in meningiomas' angiogenesis and proliferation. The expression positive rate of bFGF and FGFR-1 may provide an indication of evaluating the histological and malignant degree of the tumor.

Effects of leukemia inhibitory factor and basic fibroblast growth factor on free radicals and endogenous stem cell proliferation in a mouse model of cerebral infarction

The present study established a mouse model of cerebral infarction by middle cerebral artery occlusion, and monitored the effect of 25 tJg/kg leukemia inhibitory factor and （or） basic fibroblast growth factor administration 2 hours after model establishment. Results showed that following administration, the number of endogenous neural stem cells in the infarct area significantly increased, malondialdehyde content in brain tissue homogenates significantly decreased, nitric oxide content, glutathione peroxidase and superoxide dismutase activity significantly elevated, and mouse motor function significantly improved as confirmed by the rotarod and bar grab tests. In particular, the effect of leukemia inhibitory factor in combination with basic fibroblast growth factor was the most significant. Results indicate that leukemia inhibitory factor and basic fibroblast growth factor can improve the microenvironment after cerebral infarction by altering free radical levels, improving the quantity of endogenous neural stem cells, and promoting neurological function of mice with cerebral infarction.

Noggin versus basic fibroblast growth factor on the differentiation of human embryonic stem cells

The difference between Noggin and basic fibroblast growth factor for the neural precursor differen- tiation from human embryonic stem cells has not been studied. In this study, 100 tJg/L Noggin or 20 IJg/L basic fibroblast growth factor in serum-free neural induction medium was used to differen- tiate human embryonic stem cells H14 into neural precursors using monolayer differentiation. Two weeks after induction, significantly higher numbers of neural rosettes formed in the Noggin-induced group than the basic fibroblast growth factor-induced group, as detected by phase contrast micro- scope. Immunofluorescence staining revealed expression levels of Nestin, [3-111 Tubulin and Sox-1 were higher in the induced cells and reverse-transcription PCR showed induced cells expressed Nestin, Sox-1 and Neurofilament mRNA. Protein and mRNA expression in the Noggin-induced group was increased compared with the basic fibroblast growth factor-induced group. Noggin has a greater effect than basic fibroblast growth factor on the induction of human embryonic stem cell differentiation into neural precursors by monolayer differentiation, as Noggin accelerates and in- creases the differentiation of neural precursors.

Expression of Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor in Rat Liver Fibrosis and Hepatic Stellate Cells

Summary:The expression of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) in rat liver fibrosis and hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) and the relationship between the expression of bFGF and rat liver fibrogenesis were studied. Sixty male SD rats (230-260 g) were divided into 4 groups randomly (the 0 week group, 1 week group, 4 week group and 8 week group). Liver fibrosis was induced by subcutaneous injection of carbon tetrachloride. The sections of rats' liver in each group were tested by Van-Gieson (V-G) staining and immunohistochemistry. The expression of bFGF mRNA was detected by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). HSCs were isolated by the combined methods of collagenase IV perfusion and density gradient centrifugation. The expression of bFGF protein in cultured HSCs was detected by Western blot. Images of immunohistochemistry detection, agarose gel electrophoresis of RT-PCR and SDS-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis of Western blot were analyzed semiquantitatively by image-analyzing system. The results were analyzed by statistics. The results showed that the fibers were gradually increased in the sections of rat liver with the prolongation of the model induction. At the end of the 8th weeks, liver fibrosis was formed. The expression of bFGF detected by immunohistochemistry showed a similar tendency of gradual increase. At the end of the 8th weeks, the bFGF expression could be observed in many regions in sections and the strongest expression was in interstitial cells including HSCs and some hepatocytes in regions around the portal area and central veins. Also there was moderate expression widely in extracellular matrix (ECM). In RT-PCR detection and Western blot detection of HSCs cultured in vitro, the similar tendency of gradual increase was evident either. It is suggested that bFGF is related with liver fibrosis of rats closely and may be a fibrogenesis factor of liver. bFGF possibly regulates liver fibrogenesis through regulating metabolism of extracellular matrix (ECM) by autocrine and paracrine stimulation.

Effect of basic fibroblast growth factor on cat corneal endothelial cell proliferation

AIM: To investigate the function of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) on cat corneal endothelial cells proliferation. METHODS: Cat corneal endothelial cells were primarily cultured, stimulated with bFGF for different period, the proliferation of cells was assayed by modified tertrozalium salt (MTT) method, and the morphologic changes were observed with inverted phase contrast microscope and transmission electron microscope. RESULTS: At 1, 3 and 5 days after bFGF was added to cat corneal endothelial cells, the result of MTT in 490nm showed significant difference than that in control group, and the difference was most significant in 10ng/mL group. CONCLUSION: bFGF can promote proliferation of cat corneal endothelial cells. 10ng/mL is the relatively most effective dose.