Objective To investigate the gene and protein expressions of three isoforms of nitric oxide synthase (NOS) and gene expression of Caspase-3, and effect of dexamethasone on them in neonatal rats with lipopolysaccharide...Objective To investigate the gene and protein expressions of three isoforms of nitric oxide synthase (NOS) and gene expression of Caspase-3, and effect of dexamethasone on them in neonatal rats with lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced endotoxemic brain damage. Methods Expressions of the three isoforms of NOS and caspase-3 mRNA in the brain were investigated by RT-PCR in postnatal 7-day wistar rats with acute endotoxemia by intraperitoneal administration of LPS. Regional distributions of NOSs were examined by immunohistochemical technique. Results nNOS and Caspase-3 mRNA were obviously detected. eNOS mRNA was faintly expressed, but iNOS mRNA was undetectable in the control rat brain. The expressions of NOS mRNA of three isoforms were weak 2 h after LPS (5 mg/mg) delivery, peaked at 6 h, and thereafter, reduced gradually up to 24 h. The expression intensity was in the order of nNOS> iNOS> eNOS. Widespread nNOS, scattered eNOS distribution and negative iNOS were identified in the control rat brain and all isoforms of NOS could be induced by LPS which reached the apex at 24 h in the order of nNOS> iNOS> eNOS as detected by immunostaining. Although Caspase-3 mRNA could be found in all groups, DNA fragmentation was only seen at 6 h and 24 h. The expressions of NOS and Caspase-3 mRNA were inhibited in the rat brain when dexamethasone was administrated. Conclusion LPS-induced NO production induces apoptosis of neurons through mechanism involving the Caspase-3 activation, which may play an important role in the pathogenesis of brain damage during endotoxemia, and neuro-protective effects of dexamethasone may be partially realized by inhibiting the expression of NOS mRNA.展开更多
目的通过检测NOD样受体蛋白3(NLRP3)/半胱氨酸天冬氨酸蛋白水解酶-1(Caspase-1)/消皮素D(GSDMD)通路,探讨阿霉素纳米凝胶载药(Nanogel drug loading,NG)对H22肝癌荷瘤小鼠的作用机制。方法将H22肝癌细胞珠每只1.25×106个/100μl接...目的通过检测NOD样受体蛋白3(NLRP3)/半胱氨酸天冬氨酸蛋白水解酶-1(Caspase-1)/消皮素D(GSDMD)通路,探讨阿霉素纳米凝胶载药(Nanogel drug loading,NG)对H22肝癌荷瘤小鼠的作用机制。方法将H22肝癌细胞珠每只1.25×106个/100μl接种于Balb/c小鼠右前肢腋窝皮下,待肿瘤体积至50~60mm3时,将40只Balb/c小鼠随机分为5组(n=8),分别为肿瘤对照组、阿霉素3mg组(DOX-3.0)、阿霉素6mg组(DOX-6.0)、阿霉素纳米凝胶载药3mg组(NG/DOX-3.0)和阿霉素纳米凝胶载药6mg组(NG/DOX-6.0)。各组均采用尾静脉注射给药治疗,分别给予生理盐水(5ml/kg)、DOX(3mg/kg)、DOX(6mg/kg)、NG/DOX(3mg/kg)和NG/DOX(6mg/kg),1次/3d,给药4次,于给药结束第3d处死动物取材。通过苏木精-伊红(hematoxylin-eosin,HE)染色,观察肿瘤生长情况和坏死面积;采用免疫组织化学染色检测NLRP3/Caspase-1/GSDMD凋亡基因的表达情况。结果HE染色与肿瘤对照组比较,各治疗组肿瘤生长状态较差,且DOX-3.0、NG/DOX-3.0、DOX-6.0、NG/DOX-6.0肿瘤坏死面积百分率依次增大,组间差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);与肿瘤对照组比较,DOX-3.0、NG/DOX-3.0、DOX-6.0、NG/DOX-6.0组肿瘤组织中NLRP3、Caspase-1、GSDMD的蛋白阳性表达水平依次减弱,组间差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05),纳米凝胶载药组作用优于单纯阿霉素给药组。结论纳米凝胶载药组治疗H22肝癌的作用优于阿霉素单独用药,它能通过下调NLRP3/Caspase-1/GSDMD通路,有效抑制肿瘤生长、降低药物使用剂量及提高抗癌效果,具有良好发展前景,其作用机制有待于进一步探讨。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
文摘Objective To investigate the gene and protein expressions of three isoforms of nitric oxide synthase (NOS) and gene expression of Caspase-3, and effect of dexamethasone on them in neonatal rats with lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced endotoxemic brain damage. Methods Expressions of the three isoforms of NOS and caspase-3 mRNA in the brain were investigated by RT-PCR in postnatal 7-day wistar rats with acute endotoxemia by intraperitoneal administration of LPS. Regional distributions of NOSs were examined by immunohistochemical technique. Results nNOS and Caspase-3 mRNA were obviously detected. eNOS mRNA was faintly expressed, but iNOS mRNA was undetectable in the control rat brain. The expressions of NOS mRNA of three isoforms were weak 2 h after LPS (5 mg/mg) delivery, peaked at 6 h, and thereafter, reduced gradually up to 24 h. The expression intensity was in the order of nNOS> iNOS> eNOS. Widespread nNOS, scattered eNOS distribution and negative iNOS were identified in the control rat brain and all isoforms of NOS could be induced by LPS which reached the apex at 24 h in the order of nNOS> iNOS> eNOS as detected by immunostaining. Although Caspase-3 mRNA could be found in all groups, DNA fragmentation was only seen at 6 h and 24 h. The expressions of NOS and Caspase-3 mRNA were inhibited in the rat brain when dexamethasone was administrated. Conclusion LPS-induced NO production induces apoptosis of neurons through mechanism involving the Caspase-3 activation, which may play an important role in the pathogenesis of brain damage during endotoxemia, and neuro-protective effects of dexamethasone may be partially realized by inhibiting the expression of NOS mRNA.
文摘目的通过检测NOD样受体蛋白3(NLRP3)/半胱氨酸天冬氨酸蛋白水解酶-1(Caspase-1)/消皮素D(GSDMD)通路,探讨阿霉素纳米凝胶载药(Nanogel drug loading,NG)对H22肝癌荷瘤小鼠的作用机制。方法将H22肝癌细胞珠每只1.25×106个/100μl接种于Balb/c小鼠右前肢腋窝皮下,待肿瘤体积至50~60mm3时,将40只Balb/c小鼠随机分为5组(n=8),分别为肿瘤对照组、阿霉素3mg组(DOX-3.0)、阿霉素6mg组(DOX-6.0)、阿霉素纳米凝胶载药3mg组(NG/DOX-3.0)和阿霉素纳米凝胶载药6mg组(NG/DOX-6.0)。各组均采用尾静脉注射给药治疗,分别给予生理盐水(5ml/kg)、DOX(3mg/kg)、DOX(6mg/kg)、NG/DOX(3mg/kg)和NG/DOX(6mg/kg),1次/3d,给药4次,于给药结束第3d处死动物取材。通过苏木精-伊红(hematoxylin-eosin,HE)染色,观察肿瘤生长情况和坏死面积;采用免疫组织化学染色检测NLRP3/Caspase-1/GSDMD凋亡基因的表达情况。结果HE染色与肿瘤对照组比较,各治疗组肿瘤生长状态较差,且DOX-3.0、NG/DOX-3.0、DOX-6.0、NG/DOX-6.0肿瘤坏死面积百分率依次增大,组间差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);与肿瘤对照组比较,DOX-3.0、NG/DOX-3.0、DOX-6.0、NG/DOX-6.0组肿瘤组织中NLRP3、Caspase-1、GSDMD的蛋白阳性表达水平依次减弱,组间差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05),纳米凝胶载药组作用优于单纯阿霉素给药组。结论纳米凝胶载药组治疗H22肝癌的作用优于阿霉素单独用药,它能通过下调NLRP3/Caspase-1/GSDMD通路,有效抑制肿瘤生长、降低药物使用剂量及提高抗癌效果,具有良好发展前景,其作用机制有待于进一步探讨。
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。