目的探究N-乙酰半胱氨酸对支气管哮喘大鼠CXC趋化因子配体(CXCL)8-CXC趋化因子受体(CXCR)1/2及瞬时受体电位通道蛋白(TRP)V1神经元敏感性的影响。方法选取80只SPF级SD雄性大鼠,随机分为正常(NO)组、模型(MO)组、N-乙酰半胱氨酸(NAC)组...目的探究N-乙酰半胱氨酸对支气管哮喘大鼠CXC趋化因子配体(CXCL)8-CXC趋化因子受体(CXCR)1/2及瞬时受体电位通道蛋白(TRP)V1神经元敏感性的影响。方法选取80只SPF级SD雄性大鼠,随机分为正常(NO)组、模型(MO)组、N-乙酰半胱氨酸(NAC)组、急支糖浆(ES)组,每组20只,对MO组、NAC组、ES组进行支气管哮喘建模,建模成功后,NAC组、ES组每天分别于腹腔内注射2 ml N-乙酰半胱氨酸注射液、急支糖浆灌胃10 g/kg剂量,NO组、MO组同期灌胃同体积生理盐水,通过苏木素-伊红(HE)染色法检测肺组织病理形态、酶联免疫吸附试验(ELISA)、实时荧光定量聚合酶链反应(RT-PCR)、Western印迹检测血清及肺组织中CXCL8、CXCR1、CXCR2、TRPV1含量、mRNA及蛋白表达,并分析N-乙酰半胱氨酸对支气管哮喘大鼠CXCL8-CXCR1/2及TRPV1神经元敏感性。结果与NO组相比,MO组咳嗽次数明显增加(P<0.05),而NAC组、ES组与MO组相比,其咳嗽次数明显降低(P<0.05),且NAC组比ES组降低明显(P<0.05);与NO组相比,MO组细支气管管腔、肺泡腔内可见渗出液、脱落的上皮细胞等,远端肺泡可见局部肺不张及周围肺大泡,且肺间质明显增厚,炎性细胞浸润明显,而与MO组比较,ES组、NAC组症状明显减少,部分肺间质的组织结构趋向正常,部分肺泡轻度扩张,且NAC组比ES组明显降低(P<0.05);与NO组对比,MO组CXCL8、CXCR1、CXCR2、TRPV1含量、mRNA及蛋白表达均明显升高(P<0.05),NAC组、ES组与MO组相比均显著降低(P<0.05),且NAC组比ES组明显降低(P<0.05)。结论N-乙酰半胱氨酸可以显著降低咳嗽次数,减少支气管哮喘症状,可使CXCL8-CXCR1/2及TRPV1神经元敏感性显著降低。展开更多
Esophageal cancer is the eighth most common malignant tumor and the sixth leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide.Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma(ESCC)is the main histological type of esophageal cancer,and ...Esophageal cancer is the eighth most common malignant tumor and the sixth leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide.Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma(ESCC)is the main histological type of esophageal cancer,and accounts for 90%of all cancer cases.Despite the progress made in surgery,chemotherapy,and radiotherapy,the mortality rate from esophageal cancer remains high,and the overall 5-year survival rate is less than 20%,even in developed countries.The C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 12(CXCL12)is a member of the CXC chemokine subgroup,which is widely expressed in a variety of tissues and cells.CXCL12 participates in the regulation of many physiological and pathological processes by binding to its specific receptor,C-X-C motif chemokine receptor type 4(CXCR4),where it causes embryonic development,immune response,and angiogenesis.In addition,increasing evidence indicates that the CXCL12/CXCR4 axis plays an important role in the biological processes of tumor cells.Studies have shown that CXCL12 and its receptor,CXCR4,are highly expressed in ESCC.This abnormal expression contributes to tumor proliferation,lymph node and distant metastases,and worsening prognosis.At present,antagonists and imaging agents against CXCL12 or CXCR4 have been developed to interfere with the malignant process and monitor metastasis of tumors.This article summarizes the structure,function,and regulatory mechanism of CXCL12/CXCR4 and its role in the malignancy of ESCC.Current results from preclinical research targeting CXCL12/CXCR4 are also summarized to provide a reference for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of ESCC.展开更多
文摘目的探究N-乙酰半胱氨酸对支气管哮喘大鼠CXC趋化因子配体(CXCL)8-CXC趋化因子受体(CXCR)1/2及瞬时受体电位通道蛋白(TRP)V1神经元敏感性的影响。方法选取80只SPF级SD雄性大鼠,随机分为正常(NO)组、模型(MO)组、N-乙酰半胱氨酸(NAC)组、急支糖浆(ES)组,每组20只,对MO组、NAC组、ES组进行支气管哮喘建模,建模成功后,NAC组、ES组每天分别于腹腔内注射2 ml N-乙酰半胱氨酸注射液、急支糖浆灌胃10 g/kg剂量,NO组、MO组同期灌胃同体积生理盐水,通过苏木素-伊红(HE)染色法检测肺组织病理形态、酶联免疫吸附试验(ELISA)、实时荧光定量聚合酶链反应(RT-PCR)、Western印迹检测血清及肺组织中CXCL8、CXCR1、CXCR2、TRPV1含量、mRNA及蛋白表达,并分析N-乙酰半胱氨酸对支气管哮喘大鼠CXCL8-CXCR1/2及TRPV1神经元敏感性。结果与NO组相比,MO组咳嗽次数明显增加(P<0.05),而NAC组、ES组与MO组相比,其咳嗽次数明显降低(P<0.05),且NAC组比ES组降低明显(P<0.05);与NO组相比,MO组细支气管管腔、肺泡腔内可见渗出液、脱落的上皮细胞等,远端肺泡可见局部肺不张及周围肺大泡,且肺间质明显增厚,炎性细胞浸润明显,而与MO组比较,ES组、NAC组症状明显减少,部分肺间质的组织结构趋向正常,部分肺泡轻度扩张,且NAC组比ES组明显降低(P<0.05);与NO组对比,MO组CXCL8、CXCR1、CXCR2、TRPV1含量、mRNA及蛋白表达均明显升高(P<0.05),NAC组、ES组与MO组相比均显著降低(P<0.05),且NAC组比ES组明显降低(P<0.05)。结论N-乙酰半胱氨酸可以显著降低咳嗽次数,减少支气管哮喘症状,可使CXCL8-CXCR1/2及TRPV1神经元敏感性显著降低。
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.81772619 and 81702405)Wu Jieping Medical Foundation(Grant No.320.6750.17519)+1 种基金Bethune Charitable Foundation(Grant No.HZB-20190528-18)Tianjin Natural Science Foundation for Youth(Grant No.19JCQNJC10800)。
文摘Esophageal cancer is the eighth most common malignant tumor and the sixth leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide.Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma(ESCC)is the main histological type of esophageal cancer,and accounts for 90%of all cancer cases.Despite the progress made in surgery,chemotherapy,and radiotherapy,the mortality rate from esophageal cancer remains high,and the overall 5-year survival rate is less than 20%,even in developed countries.The C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 12(CXCL12)is a member of the CXC chemokine subgroup,which is widely expressed in a variety of tissues and cells.CXCL12 participates in the regulation of many physiological and pathological processes by binding to its specific receptor,C-X-C motif chemokine receptor type 4(CXCR4),where it causes embryonic development,immune response,and angiogenesis.In addition,increasing evidence indicates that the CXCL12/CXCR4 axis plays an important role in the biological processes of tumor cells.Studies have shown that CXCL12 and its receptor,CXCR4,are highly expressed in ESCC.This abnormal expression contributes to tumor proliferation,lymph node and distant metastases,and worsening prognosis.At present,antagonists and imaging agents against CXCL12 or CXCR4 have been developed to interfere with the malignant process and monitor metastasis of tumors.This article summarizes the structure,function,and regulatory mechanism of CXCL12/CXCR4 and its role in the malignancy of ESCC.Current results from preclinical research targeting CXCL12/CXCR4 are also summarized to provide a reference for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of ESCC.
