This study aimed to investigate the effect and mechanisms of Ephedra Herb(EH)extract on adriamycin-induced nephrotic syndrome(NS),providing an experimental basis for the clinical treatment of NS.Hematoxylin and eosin ...This study aimed to investigate the effect and mechanisms of Ephedra Herb(EH)extract on adriamycin-induced nephrotic syndrome(NS),providing an experimental basis for the clinical treatment of NS.Hematoxylin and eosin staining,creatinine,urea nitrogen,and kidn injury molecule-1 were used to evaluate the activities of EH extract on renal function.The levels of inflammatory factors and oxidative stress were detected by kits.The levels of reactive oxygen species,immune cells,and apoptosis were measured by flow cytometry.A network pharmacological approach was used to predict the potential targets and mechanisms of EH extract in the treatment of NS.The protein levels of apoptosis-related proteins and CAMKK2,p-CAMKK2,AMPK,p-AMPK,mTOR and p-mTOR in the kidneys were detected by Western blot.The effective material basis of EH extract was screened by MTT assay.The AMPK pathway inhibitor(compound C,CC)was added to investigate the effect of the potent material basis on adriamycin-induced cell injury.EH extract significantly improved renal injury and relieve inflammation,oxidative stress,and apoptosis in rats.Network pharmacology and Western blot results showed that the effect of EH extract on NS may be associated with the CAMKK2/AMPK/mTOR signaling pathway.Moreover,methylephedrine significantly ameliorated adriamycin-induced NRK-52e cell injury.Methylephedrine also significantly improved the phosphorylation of AMPK and mTOR,which were blocked by CC.In sum,EH extract may ameliorate renal injury via the CAMKK2/AMPK/mTOR signaling pathway.Moreover,methylephedrine may be one of the material bases of EH extract.展开更多
目的探讨柴胡皂苷D调控CaMKKβ/AMPK信号通路,在功能性消化不良中对胃肠道Cajal间质细胞(Interstitial cells of Cajal,ICCs)细胞自噬的作用及机制。方法分离大鼠原代ICCs细胞,谷氨酸刺激构建ICCs自噬模型,免疫荧光检测Ca2+水平。将原代...目的探讨柴胡皂苷D调控CaMKKβ/AMPK信号通路,在功能性消化不良中对胃肠道Cajal间质细胞(Interstitial cells of Cajal,ICCs)细胞自噬的作用及机制。方法分离大鼠原代ICCs细胞,谷氨酸刺激构建ICCs自噬模型,免疫荧光检测Ca2+水平。将原代ICCs细胞分为对照组、模型组、模型+柴胡皂苷D组、模型+CaMKKβ抑制剂组、模型+柴胡皂苷D+CaMKKβ抑制剂组。透射电镜观察自噬体超微结构,ELISA检测Ghrelin和SP的水平,免疫荧光检测Ca2+和LC-3Ⅱ的表达,Western blot检测LC-3Ⅱ/Ⅰ、CaMKKβ、p-AMPK、Drp1、MFN2、IP3R和RyR的蛋白表达水平。结果谷氨酸诱导的模型组ICCs中LC-3Ⅱ荧光表达增强。柴胡皂苷D干预可降低Ca2+浓度,降低CaMKKβ、AMPK和MFN2水平(P<0.01),增加LC-3Ⅱ/Ⅰ、IP3R、RyR、Drp1、Ghrelin和SP水平(P<0.01)。柴胡皂苷D联合CaMKKβ抑制剂STO-609干预后效果更显著。结论柴胡皂苷D可通过CaMKKβ/AMPK信号通路介导Ca2+外流,影响ICCs细胞过度自噬及胃肠动力相关因子的表达。展开更多
Objective:To explore the effect of oleuropein on sepsis-induced acute lung injury(ALI)in vitro and in vivo and investigate the underlying mechanism.Methods:In an lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-mediated cell model of sepsis-i...Objective:To explore the effect of oleuropein on sepsis-induced acute lung injury(ALI)in vitro and in vivo and investigate the underlying mechanism.Methods:In an lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-mediated cell model of sepsis-induced ALI and a cecal ligation and puncture-induced mouse model of septic ALI,CCK-8 assay and flow cytometry analysis were used to detect cell activity and apoptosis.ELISA and relevant assay kits were used to measure the levels of inflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress,respectively.Western blot was applied to determine the expression of apoptosis-and AMP-activated protein kinase(AMPK)/nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor-2(Nrf-2)/heme oxygenase-1(HO-1)signaling-associated proteins.JC-1 staining,adenosine triphosphate(ATP)assay kit,and MitoSOX Red assays were performed to detect mitochondrial membrane potential,ATP content,and mitochondrial ROS formation,respectively.Moreover,lung injury was evaluated by measuring lung morphological alternations,lung wet-to-dry ratio,myeloperoxidase content,and total protein concentration.Results:Oleuropein reduced inflammatory reaction,oxidative damage,and apoptosis,and ameliorated mitochondrial dysfunction in LPS-exposed BEAS-2B cells and mice with septic ALI.Besides,oleuropein activated the AMPK/Nrf-2/HO-1 signaling pathway.However,these effects of oleuropein were abrogated by an AMPK inhibitor compound C.Conclusions:Oleuropein can protect against sepsis-induced ALI in vitro and in vivo by activating the AMPK/Nrf-2/HO-1 signaling,which might be a potential therapeutic agent for the treatment of sepsis-induced ALI.展开更多
基金the National Key Research and Development Project(Nos.2019YFC1708802 and 2017YFC1702800)Henan province high-level personnel special support“ZhongYuan One Thousand People Pla”,Zhongyuan Leading Talent(No.ZYQR201810080)the Major Science and Technology Projects in Henan Province:Study on the key technology for quality control and the key characteristics of Rehmannia glutinosa,Dioscorea opposita Thunb.and Achyranthes bidentata Blume from Henan Province(No.171100310500).
文摘This study aimed to investigate the effect and mechanisms of Ephedra Herb(EH)extract on adriamycin-induced nephrotic syndrome(NS),providing an experimental basis for the clinical treatment of NS.Hematoxylin and eosin staining,creatinine,urea nitrogen,and kidn injury molecule-1 were used to evaluate the activities of EH extract on renal function.The levels of inflammatory factors and oxidative stress were detected by kits.The levels of reactive oxygen species,immune cells,and apoptosis were measured by flow cytometry.A network pharmacological approach was used to predict the potential targets and mechanisms of EH extract in the treatment of NS.The protein levels of apoptosis-related proteins and CAMKK2,p-CAMKK2,AMPK,p-AMPK,mTOR and p-mTOR in the kidneys were detected by Western blot.The effective material basis of EH extract was screened by MTT assay.The AMPK pathway inhibitor(compound C,CC)was added to investigate the effect of the potent material basis on adriamycin-induced cell injury.EH extract significantly improved renal injury and relieve inflammation,oxidative stress,and apoptosis in rats.Network pharmacology and Western blot results showed that the effect of EH extract on NS may be associated with the CAMKK2/AMPK/mTOR signaling pathway.Moreover,methylephedrine significantly ameliorated adriamycin-induced NRK-52e cell injury.Methylephedrine also significantly improved the phosphorylation of AMPK and mTOR,which were blocked by CC.In sum,EH extract may ameliorate renal injury via the CAMKK2/AMPK/mTOR signaling pathway.Moreover,methylephedrine may be one of the material bases of EH extract.
文摘目的探讨柴胡皂苷D调控CaMKKβ/AMPK信号通路,在功能性消化不良中对胃肠道Cajal间质细胞(Interstitial cells of Cajal,ICCs)细胞自噬的作用及机制。方法分离大鼠原代ICCs细胞,谷氨酸刺激构建ICCs自噬模型,免疫荧光检测Ca2+水平。将原代ICCs细胞分为对照组、模型组、模型+柴胡皂苷D组、模型+CaMKKβ抑制剂组、模型+柴胡皂苷D+CaMKKβ抑制剂组。透射电镜观察自噬体超微结构,ELISA检测Ghrelin和SP的水平,免疫荧光检测Ca2+和LC-3Ⅱ的表达,Western blot检测LC-3Ⅱ/Ⅰ、CaMKKβ、p-AMPK、Drp1、MFN2、IP3R和RyR的蛋白表达水平。结果谷氨酸诱导的模型组ICCs中LC-3Ⅱ荧光表达增强。柴胡皂苷D干预可降低Ca2+浓度,降低CaMKKβ、AMPK和MFN2水平(P<0.01),增加LC-3Ⅱ/Ⅰ、IP3R、RyR、Drp1、Ghrelin和SP水平(P<0.01)。柴胡皂苷D联合CaMKKβ抑制剂STO-609干预后效果更显著。结论柴胡皂苷D可通过CaMKKβ/AMPK信号通路介导Ca2+外流,影响ICCs细胞过度自噬及胃肠动力相关因子的表达。
基金supported by Wenzhou Scientific Research Project(Y20210290).
文摘Objective:To explore the effect of oleuropein on sepsis-induced acute lung injury(ALI)in vitro and in vivo and investigate the underlying mechanism.Methods:In an lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-mediated cell model of sepsis-induced ALI and a cecal ligation and puncture-induced mouse model of septic ALI,CCK-8 assay and flow cytometry analysis were used to detect cell activity and apoptosis.ELISA and relevant assay kits were used to measure the levels of inflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress,respectively.Western blot was applied to determine the expression of apoptosis-and AMP-activated protein kinase(AMPK)/nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor-2(Nrf-2)/heme oxygenase-1(HO-1)signaling-associated proteins.JC-1 staining,adenosine triphosphate(ATP)assay kit,and MitoSOX Red assays were performed to detect mitochondrial membrane potential,ATP content,and mitochondrial ROS formation,respectively.Moreover,lung injury was evaluated by measuring lung morphological alternations,lung wet-to-dry ratio,myeloperoxidase content,and total protein concentration.Results:Oleuropein reduced inflammatory reaction,oxidative damage,and apoptosis,and ameliorated mitochondrial dysfunction in LPS-exposed BEAS-2B cells and mice with septic ALI.Besides,oleuropein activated the AMPK/Nrf-2/HO-1 signaling pathway.However,these effects of oleuropein were abrogated by an AMPK inhibitor compound C.Conclusions:Oleuropein can protect against sepsis-induced ALI in vitro and in vivo by activating the AMPK/Nrf-2/HO-1 signaling,which might be a potential therapeutic agent for the treatment of sepsis-induced ALI.
