[ Objective] This study aimed to investigate the effects of heat shock factor AtHsfAla on Caspase-3 activity in Arabidopsis thaliana under high tempera-ture stress, thus revealing the relationship between heat shoc...[ Objective] This study aimed to investigate the effects of heat shock factor AtHsfAla on Caspase-3 activity in Arabidopsis thaliana under high tempera-ture stress, thus revealing the relationship between heat shock factor AtHsfAl a and programmed cell death in A. thaliana. [ Method ] Different genotypes of A. thaliana （AtHsfAla-silenced transgenic and wild-type） seedlings were treated at 42 ℃. According to the fragmentation level of fluorogenic substrate Ac-DEVD- pNA, Caspase-3 activity was determined by spectrophotometry. [ Result] After high temperature treatment, Caspase-3 activity in A. thaliana was enhanced signifi-cantly. Caspase-3 activity in AtHsfAla-si／enced transgenic A. thaliana was higher than that in wild-type A. thaliana, which indicated that AtHsfAla could inhibit Caspase-3 activity in A. thaliana under high temperature stress. [ Conclusion] Under high temperature stress, heat shock factor AtHsfAla might exert inhibitory effects on programmed cell death by reducing Caspase-3 activity. This study provided the basis for clarifying the mechanism of stress resistance in plants.展开更多
AIM： To evaluate the effect of MSX2 on gemcitabineinduced caspase-3 activation in pancreatic cancer cell line Panc-1. METHODS： Using V5-tagged MSX2 expression vector, stable transfectant of MSX2 was generated from P...AIM： To evaluate the effect of MSX2 on gemcitabineinduced caspase-3 activation in pancreatic cancer cell line Panc-1. METHODS： Using V5-tagged MSX2 expression vector, stable transfectant of MSX2 was generated from Panc-i cells （Px14 cells）. Cell viability under gemcitabine administration was determined by MTF assay relative to control cell line （empty-vector transfected Panc-1 cells; P-3EV cells）. Hoechst staining was used for the detection of apoptotic cell. Activation of caspase-3 was assessed using Western blotting analysis and direct measurement of caspase-3 specific activities. RESULTS： MSX2 overexpression in Panc-1 cells resulted in decreased gemcitabine-induced caspase-3 activation and increased cell viability under gemcitabine treatment in Px14 cells. CONCLUSION： MSX2 exerts repressive effects on gemcitabine-induced apoptotic pathway. This novel apoptosis-regulating function of MSX2 may provide a new therapeutic target for pancreatic cancer.展开更多
Objectives To study the effect of late reperfusion on caspase-3 activity of ischemic myocardium in rabbit and its significance. Methods 24 adult rabbits were randomly divided into3 groups: Sham (S) without ligation of...Objectives To study the effect of late reperfusion on caspase-3 activity of ischemic myocardium in rabbit and its significance. Methods 24 adult rabbits were randomly divided into3 groups: Sham (S) without ligation of coronary artery, Late Reperfusion (LR) with ligation for 3 hours following release for 3 hours and Persistent Ischemia (PI) with persistent ligation of coronary artery for 6 hours. All animals were sacrificed 6 hours after the beginning of the experiments. Border region of infarcted myocardium were incised for analyzing the concentration of SOD, MDA, GR and the expression of FADD, Caspase-3 and the apoptosis index (AI). Results Compared with the Sham group, LR and PI group exhibited much higher MDA, FADD, Caspase-3, AI and much lower SOD, GR(all P<0.01). Compared with the PI group, LR group exhibited higher MDA, FADD, Caspase-3, AI and lower SOD, GR (all P<0.05). Conclusions Late reperfusion markedly enhanced the Caspase-3 activity and then the number of apoptotic cardiomyocyte in border region of infracted myocardium, which indicated the existence of late reperfusion injury. The mechanism may involve the high oxidative stress state and expression of FADD.展开更多
Objective To investigate the pyroptosis-inducing effects of celastrol on tumor cells and to explore the potential mechanisms involved,specifically focusing on the role of the caspase-3/gasdermin E(GSDME)signaling path...Objective To investigate the pyroptosis-inducing effects of celastrol on tumor cells and to explore the potential mechanisms involved,specifically focusing on the role of the caspase-3/gasdermin E(GSDME)signaling pathway and the impact of endoplasmic reticulum(ER)stress and autophagy.Methods Necrostatin-1(Nec-1),lactate dehydrogenase release(LDH)assay,and Hoechst/propidium iodide(PI)double staining were employed to validate the mode of cell death.Western blot was used to detect the cleavage of GSDME and the expression of light chain 3(LC3)and BIP.Results Celastrol induced cell swelling with large bubbles,which is consistent with the pyroptotic phenotype.Moreover,treatment with celastrol induced GSDME cleavage,indicating the activation of GSDME-mediated pyroptosis.GSDME knockout via CRISPR/Cas9 blocked the pyroptotic morphology of celastrol in HeLa cells.In addition,cleavage of GSDME was attenuated by a specific caspase-3 inhibitor in celastrol-treated cells,suggesting that GSDME activation was induced by caspase-3.Mechanistically,celastrol induced endoplasmic reticulum(ER)stress and autophagy in HeLa cells,and other ER stress inducers produced effects consistent with those of celastrol.Conclusion These findings suggest that celastrol triggers caspase-3/GSDME-dependent pyroptosis via activation of ER stress,which may shed light on the potential antitumor clinical applications of celastrol.展开更多
Background:Galectin 2(LGALS2)is a protein previously reported to serve as a mediator of disease progression in a range of cancers.The function of LGALS2 in oral squamous cell carcinoma(OSCC),however,has yet to be expl...Background:Galectin 2(LGALS2)is a protein previously reported to serve as a mediator of disease progression in a range of cancers.The function of LGALS2 in oral squamous cell carcinoma(OSCC),however,has yet to be explored,prompting the present study to address this literature gap.Methods:Overall,144 paired malignant tumor tissues and paracancerous OSCC patient samples were harvested and the LGALS2 expression levels were examined through qPCR and western immunoblotting.The LGALS2 coding sequence was introduced into the pcDNA3.0 vector,to enable the overexpression of this gene,while an LGALS2-specific shRNA and corresponding controls were also obtained.The functionality of LGALS2 as a regulator of the ability of OSCC cells to grow and undergo apoptotic death in vitro was assessed through EdU uptake and CCK-8 assays,and flow cytometer,whereas a Transwell system was used to assess migratory activity and invasivity.An agonist of the Janus Kinase 2(JAK2)/Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription 3(STAT3)pathway was also used to assess the role of this pathway in the context of LGALS2 signaling.Results:Here,we found that lower LGALS2 protein and mRNA expression were evident in OSCC tumor tissue samples,and these expression levels were associated with clinicopathological characteristics and patient survival outcomes.Silencing LGALS2 enhanced proliferation in OSCC cells while rendering these cells better able to resist apoptosis.The opposite was instead observed after LGALS2 was overexpressed.Mechanistically,the ability of LGALS2 to suppress the progression of OSCC was related to its ability to activate the JAK/STAT3 signaling axis.Conclusion:Those results suggest a role for LGALS2 as a suppressor of OSCC progression through its ability to modulate JAK/STAT3 signaling,supporting the potential utility of LGALS2 as a target for efforts aimed at treating OSCC patients.展开更多
This paper attempts to understand the Pt-like catalytic activity of transition metal carbide Ta4C_(3) for IRR(I_(3)^(-)reduction reaction)based on the correlation of adsorption energy to d-band center(εd).Ta4C_(3) wa...This paper attempts to understand the Pt-like catalytic activity of transition metal carbide Ta4C_(3) for IRR(I_(3)^(-)reduction reaction)based on the correlation of adsorption energy to d-band center(εd).Ta4C_(3) was prepared by carbothermal reduction method with a template.Its photoelectrochemical properties were investigated as a CE(counter electrode)in DSSC(dye-sensitized solar cell).Its surface electronic structures,including DOS(density of state)andεd,and adsorption energy were computed by first-principle DFT(density functional theory).In TMC(transition metal carbide)Ta4C_(3),the interaction between Ta and C atoms makes the d-band of Ta broaden and results in the downward shift of itsεd.A moderate absorption energy corresponding to theεd is achieved,which is the nature of the Pt-like catalytic activity of Ta4C_(3).Appropriate change of adsorption energy by adjustingεd is a promising strategy to improve catalytic activity.This work is of great significance to the fundamental and application researches.展开更多
目的探讨三黄连合剂通过NOD样受体蛋白3(NOD-like receptor protein domain associated protein 3,NLRP3)/凋亡相关颗粒样蛋白(apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing a CARD,ASC)/半胱氨酸天冬氨酸蛋白酶1(cysteine aspa...目的探讨三黄连合剂通过NOD样受体蛋白3(NOD-like receptor protein domain associated protein 3,NLRP3)/凋亡相关颗粒样蛋白(apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing a CARD,ASC)/半胱氨酸天冬氨酸蛋白酶1(cysteine aspartic acid specific protease-1,Caspase-1)通路对哮喘患儿气道炎症的作用及机制。方法选取2021年1月—2023年10月就诊的90例哮喘患儿,采用数字表法随机分为观察组与对照组,各45例。观察2组哮喘患儿不良反应、1 s用力呼气容积(forced expiratory volume in the first second,FEV_(1)%)、最大呼气流量(peak expiratory flow,PEF)、用力肺活量(forced vital capacity,FVC)、白细胞介素-1β(interleukin-1β,IL-1β)及TNF-α(tumor necrosis factor-α,TNF-α)表达水平差异。结果观察组不良反应发生率为6.66%,对照组为11.11%,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。观察组总有效率为95.56%,高于对照组的80.00%(P<0.05)。治疗后FEV_(1)%、PEF、FVC、哮喘控制测试表(asthma control test,ACT)评分高于对照组(P<0.05)。治疗后观察组血清IL-1β、IL-6、IL-8、IL-17、IL-18水平低于对照组(P<0.05)。治疗后观察组患儿血清NLRP3、ASC、Caspase-1、IL-1β蛋白表达水平低于对照组(P<0.05)。结论三黄连合剂治疗能减轻哮喘患儿气道炎症反应,降低炎症因子水平,改善肺功能,减轻病情,提高疗效,其可能通过NLRP3/ASC/Caspase-1通路发挥作用。展开更多
目的探讨自身免疫性甲状腺炎伴发抑郁症动物模型的制备与评价,并基于NOD样受体蛋白-3(NOD-like receptor protein 3,NLRP3)/含半胱氨酸的天冬氨酸蛋白水解酶-1(cysteinyl aspartate specific proteinase-1,Caspase-1)/消皮素D(gasdermin...目的探讨自身免疫性甲状腺炎伴发抑郁症动物模型的制备与评价,并基于NOD样受体蛋白-3(NOD-like receptor protein 3,NLRP3)/含半胱氨酸的天冬氨酸蛋白水解酶-1(cysteinyl aspartate specific proteinase-1,Caspase-1)/消皮素D(gasdermin D,GSDMD)通路加以验证。方法32只NOD.H-2H4小鼠随机分为正常组(N组)、抑郁组(DP组)、自身免疫性甲状腺炎伴抑郁症组(AIT+DP组)、自身免疫性甲状腺炎组(AIT组),每组8只。N组正常饲养,DP组采取5周慢性不可预知温和刺激(chronic unpredictable mild stress,CUMS),AIT组予0.05%碘化钠水溶液建立自身免疫性甲状腺炎模型,AIT+DP组在建立AIT动物模型基础上施加5周CUMS建立AIT+DP动物模型。通过观测小鼠甲状腺组织结构及淋巴细胞浸润情况和血清甲状腺过氧化物酶抗体(thyroid peroxidase antibody,TPOAb)和甲状腺球蛋白抗体(anti-thyroid autoantibodies,TGAb)水平评价小鼠自身免疫性甲状腺炎模型是否制备成功;通过测定体重、糖水偏好率、旷场行为学(中央象限时间、中央象限比例、站立次数、排便次数、毛发梳理时间),大脑皮质、海马病理变化及大脑皮质小胶质细胞焦亡相关蛋白水平评价小鼠抑郁状态。模型小鼠同时符合上述自身免疫性甲状腺炎与抑郁症相关指标检测,则表明AIT+DP动物模型制备成功。结果与N组比较,AIT组与AIT+DP组血清TGAb、TPOAb水平显著增加(P<0.01),甲状腺可见大量炎细胞浸润,DP组与AIT+DP组小鼠中央象限时间、中央象限比例、站立次数、排便次数、毛发梳理时间有不同程度降低,大脑皮质神经胶质细胞增多,神经元细胞减少,伴有部分细胞核萎缩,NLRP3、IL-1β、Caspase-1、GSDMD-N蛋白表达水平显著上调,AIT+DP组尤为明显(P<0.01)。结论0.05%碘化钠水溶液与CUMS可较好地模拟AIT+DP模型动物外在表现与内在指标变化,可为AIT+DP疾病的研究提供动物模型参考。展开更多
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(31260061,31060039)Project of Key Laboratory of Special Biological Resource Development and Utilization of Universities in Yunnan Province(GXZD201601)+1 种基金Key Discipline Construction Project of Kunming UniversityNational College Students' Innovation Project of China
文摘[ Objective] This study aimed to investigate the effects of heat shock factor AtHsfAla on Caspase-3 activity in Arabidopsis thaliana under high tempera-ture stress, thus revealing the relationship between heat shock factor AtHsfAl a and programmed cell death in A. thaliana. [ Method ] Different genotypes of A. thaliana （AtHsfAla-silenced transgenic and wild-type） seedlings were treated at 42 ℃. According to the fragmentation level of fluorogenic substrate Ac-DEVD- pNA, Caspase-3 activity was determined by spectrophotometry. [ Result] After high temperature treatment, Caspase-3 activity in A. thaliana was enhanced signifi-cantly. Caspase-3 activity in AtHsfAla-si／enced transgenic A. thaliana was higher than that in wild-type A. thaliana, which indicated that AtHsfAla could inhibit Caspase-3 activity in A. thaliana under high temperature stress. [ Conclusion] Under high temperature stress, heat shock factor AtHsfAla might exert inhibitory effects on programmed cell death by reducing Caspase-3 activity. This study provided the basis for clarifying the mechanism of stress resistance in plants.
基金Supported by the grant-in-aid from the Ministry of Education, Science, Sports and Culture in Japan, No. 14370172 and 15590615
文摘AIM： To evaluate the effect of MSX2 on gemcitabineinduced caspase-3 activation in pancreatic cancer cell line Panc-1. METHODS： Using V5-tagged MSX2 expression vector, stable transfectant of MSX2 was generated from Panc-i cells （Px14 cells）. Cell viability under gemcitabine administration was determined by MTF assay relative to control cell line （empty-vector transfected Panc-1 cells; P-3EV cells）. Hoechst staining was used for the detection of apoptotic cell. Activation of caspase-3 was assessed using Western blotting analysis and direct measurement of caspase-3 specific activities. RESULTS： MSX2 overexpression in Panc-1 cells resulted in decreased gemcitabine-induced caspase-3 activation and increased cell viability under gemcitabine treatment in Px14 cells. CONCLUSION： MSX2 exerts repressive effects on gemcitabine-induced apoptotic pathway. This novel apoptosis-regulating function of MSX2 may provide a new therapeutic target for pancreatic cancer.
基金Excellent youth fund of Anhui province to provide finan-cial assistance (No:04043054)
文摘Objectives To study the effect of late reperfusion on caspase-3 activity of ischemic myocardium in rabbit and its significance. Methods 24 adult rabbits were randomly divided into3 groups: Sham (S) without ligation of coronary artery, Late Reperfusion (LR) with ligation for 3 hours following release for 3 hours and Persistent Ischemia (PI) with persistent ligation of coronary artery for 6 hours. All animals were sacrificed 6 hours after the beginning of the experiments. Border region of infarcted myocardium were incised for analyzing the concentration of SOD, MDA, GR and the expression of FADD, Caspase-3 and the apoptosis index (AI). Results Compared with the Sham group, LR and PI group exhibited much higher MDA, FADD, Caspase-3, AI and much lower SOD, GR(all P<0.01). Compared with the PI group, LR group exhibited higher MDA, FADD, Caspase-3, AI and lower SOD, GR (all P<0.05). Conclusions Late reperfusion markedly enhanced the Caspase-3 activity and then the number of apoptotic cardiomyocyte in border region of infracted myocardium, which indicated the existence of late reperfusion injury. The mechanism may involve the high oxidative stress state and expression of FADD.
基金supported by grants from startup fund program at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine(90011451310011)key research fund for drug discovery in Chinese medicine at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine(1000061223476)startup fund program at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine(90020361220006).
文摘Objective To investigate the pyroptosis-inducing effects of celastrol on tumor cells and to explore the potential mechanisms involved,specifically focusing on the role of the caspase-3/gasdermin E(GSDME)signaling pathway and the impact of endoplasmic reticulum(ER)stress and autophagy.Methods Necrostatin-1(Nec-1),lactate dehydrogenase release(LDH)assay,and Hoechst/propidium iodide(PI)double staining were employed to validate the mode of cell death.Western blot was used to detect the cleavage of GSDME and the expression of light chain 3(LC3)and BIP.Results Celastrol induced cell swelling with large bubbles,which is consistent with the pyroptotic phenotype.Moreover,treatment with celastrol induced GSDME cleavage,indicating the activation of GSDME-mediated pyroptosis.GSDME knockout via CRISPR/Cas9 blocked the pyroptotic morphology of celastrol in HeLa cells.In addition,cleavage of GSDME was attenuated by a specific caspase-3 inhibitor in celastrol-treated cells,suggesting that GSDME activation was induced by caspase-3.Mechanistically,celastrol induced endoplasmic reticulum(ER)stress and autophagy in HeLa cells,and other ER stress inducers produced effects consistent with those of celastrol.Conclusion These findings suggest that celastrol triggers caspase-3/GSDME-dependent pyroptosis via activation of ER stress,which may shed light on the potential antitumor clinical applications of celastrol.
基金supported by grants from Key R&D Project of Science and Technology Foundation of Sichuan Province(2022YFS0290).
文摘Background:Galectin 2(LGALS2)is a protein previously reported to serve as a mediator of disease progression in a range of cancers.The function of LGALS2 in oral squamous cell carcinoma(OSCC),however,has yet to be explored,prompting the present study to address this literature gap.Methods:Overall,144 paired malignant tumor tissues and paracancerous OSCC patient samples were harvested and the LGALS2 expression levels were examined through qPCR and western immunoblotting.The LGALS2 coding sequence was introduced into the pcDNA3.0 vector,to enable the overexpression of this gene,while an LGALS2-specific shRNA and corresponding controls were also obtained.The functionality of LGALS2 as a regulator of the ability of OSCC cells to grow and undergo apoptotic death in vitro was assessed through EdU uptake and CCK-8 assays,and flow cytometer,whereas a Transwell system was used to assess migratory activity and invasivity.An agonist of the Janus Kinase 2(JAK2)/Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription 3(STAT3)pathway was also used to assess the role of this pathway in the context of LGALS2 signaling.Results:Here,we found that lower LGALS2 protein and mRNA expression were evident in OSCC tumor tissue samples,and these expression levels were associated with clinicopathological characteristics and patient survival outcomes.Silencing LGALS2 enhanced proliferation in OSCC cells while rendering these cells better able to resist apoptosis.The opposite was instead observed after LGALS2 was overexpressed.Mechanistically,the ability of LGALS2 to suppress the progression of OSCC was related to its ability to activate the JAK/STAT3 signaling axis.Conclusion:Those results suggest a role for LGALS2 as a suppressor of OSCC progression through its ability to modulate JAK/STAT3 signaling,supporting the potential utility of LGALS2 as a target for efforts aimed at treating OSCC patients.
基金Financial support for this work was provided by Key Research and Development Projects of Shanxi Province(201703D121023).
文摘This paper attempts to understand the Pt-like catalytic activity of transition metal carbide Ta4C_(3) for IRR(I_(3)^(-)reduction reaction)based on the correlation of adsorption energy to d-band center(εd).Ta4C_(3) was prepared by carbothermal reduction method with a template.Its photoelectrochemical properties were investigated as a CE(counter electrode)in DSSC(dye-sensitized solar cell).Its surface electronic structures,including DOS(density of state)andεd,and adsorption energy were computed by first-principle DFT(density functional theory).In TMC(transition metal carbide)Ta4C_(3),the interaction between Ta and C atoms makes the d-band of Ta broaden and results in the downward shift of itsεd.A moderate absorption energy corresponding to theεd is achieved,which is the nature of the Pt-like catalytic activity of Ta4C_(3).Appropriate change of adsorption energy by adjustingεd is a promising strategy to improve catalytic activity.This work is of great significance to the fundamental and application researches.
文摘目的探讨三黄连合剂通过NOD样受体蛋白3(NOD-like receptor protein domain associated protein 3,NLRP3)/凋亡相关颗粒样蛋白(apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing a CARD,ASC)/半胱氨酸天冬氨酸蛋白酶1(cysteine aspartic acid specific protease-1,Caspase-1)通路对哮喘患儿气道炎症的作用及机制。方法选取2021年1月—2023年10月就诊的90例哮喘患儿,采用数字表法随机分为观察组与对照组,各45例。观察2组哮喘患儿不良反应、1 s用力呼气容积(forced expiratory volume in the first second,FEV_(1)%)、最大呼气流量(peak expiratory flow,PEF)、用力肺活量(forced vital capacity,FVC)、白细胞介素-1β(interleukin-1β,IL-1β)及TNF-α(tumor necrosis factor-α,TNF-α)表达水平差异。结果观察组不良反应发生率为6.66%,对照组为11.11%,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。观察组总有效率为95.56%,高于对照组的80.00%(P<0.05)。治疗后FEV_(1)%、PEF、FVC、哮喘控制测试表(asthma control test,ACT)评分高于对照组(P<0.05)。治疗后观察组血清IL-1β、IL-6、IL-8、IL-17、IL-18水平低于对照组(P<0.05)。治疗后观察组患儿血清NLRP3、ASC、Caspase-1、IL-1β蛋白表达水平低于对照组(P<0.05)。结论三黄连合剂治疗能减轻哮喘患儿气道炎症反应,降低炎症因子水平,改善肺功能,减轻病情,提高疗效,其可能通过NLRP3/ASC/Caspase-1通路发挥作用。
