Objective: To research the expression of hypoxia inducible factor-1 alpha (HIF-1 alpha) on the apoptosis and number of T lymphocyte in Peyer’s patches after severe burn on plateau in rats. Methods: Wistar rats (n = 1...Objective: To research the expression of hypoxia inducible factor-1 alpha (HIF-1 alpha) on the apoptosis and number of T lymphocyte in Peyer’s patches after severe burn on plateau in rats. Methods: Wistar rats (n = 130) were subjected to deep thickness burn injury (30% TBSA, III degree), at two different altitudes. 60 of them were given delayed fluid resuscitation (DFR, n = 30 at each altitude) 6 h after burn at different altitude;60 of them were carried out immediate fluid resuscitation (IFR, n = 30 at each altitude);10 rats were subjected to 37°C warm water as sham burn (SG, n = 10). The Peyer’s patches were harvested from the ileum of rats at different time point after burn respectively. The expression of HIF-1 alpha, CD3(+) and the apoptosis and number of T lymphocyte in Peyer’s patches were detected by tissue microarray technology and immunohistochemistry. Results: The apoptosis was higher in DFR group than that in IFR group. The increase in HIF-1 alpha expression was observed mainly on cell nucleus in T lymphocytes. The expression levels of HIF-1 alpha in Peyer’s patches were much higher in DFR group and IFR group than those in SG, and they were higher at high altitude (3848 metres) than those at lower altitude (1517 metres), and also higher in DFR group compared with IFR group (all P < 0.05). The expression levels of CD3<sup>+</sup> in Peyer’s patches were much lower in DFR group and IFR group than those in sham group, and the lowest value appeared at 12 hours after burn (all P < 0.05). Conclusion: High expression of HIF-1 alpha may induce the apoptosis of T lymphocytes in Peyer’s patches after severe burn with delayed fluid resuscitation in rats at plateau.展开更多
Vascular etiology is the second most prevalent cause of cognitive impairment globally.Endothelin-1,which is produced and secreted by endothelial cells and astrocytes,is implicated in the pathogenesis of stroke.However...Vascular etiology is the second most prevalent cause of cognitive impairment globally.Endothelin-1,which is produced and secreted by endothelial cells and astrocytes,is implicated in the pathogenesis of stroke.However,the way in which changes in astrocytic endothelin-1 lead to poststroke cognitive deficits following transient middle cerebral artery occlusion is not well understood.Here,using mice in which astrocytic endothelin-1 was overexpressed,we found that the selective overexpression of endothelin-1 by astrocytic cells led to ischemic stroke-related dementia(1 hour of ischemia;7 days,28 days,or 3 months of reperfusion).We also revealed that astrocytic endothelin-1 overexpression contributed to the role of neural stem cell proliferation but impaired neurogenesis in the dentate gyrus of the hippocampus after middle cerebral artery occlusion.Comprehensive proteome profiles and western blot analysis confirmed that levels of glial fibrillary acidic protein and peroxiredoxin 6,which were differentially expressed in the brain,were significantly increased in mice with astrocytic endothelin-1 overexpression in comparison with wild-type mice 28 days after ischemic stroke.Moreover,the levels of the enriched differentially expressed proteins were closely related to lipid metabolism,as indicated by Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway analysis.Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry nontargeted metabolite profiling of brain tissues showed that astrocytic endothelin-1 overexpression altered lipid metabolism products such as glycerol phosphatidylcholine,sphingomyelin,and phosphatidic acid.Overall,this study demonstrates that astrocytic endothelin-1 overexpression can impair hippocampal neurogenesis and that it is correlated with lipid metabolism in poststroke cognitive dysfunction.展开更多
Angiotensin II (Ang II) is the main mediator of the Renin-Angiotensin-System acting on AT<sub>1</sub> and other AT receptors. It is regarded as a pleiotropic agent that induces many actions, including func...Angiotensin II (Ang II) is the main mediator of the Renin-Angiotensin-System acting on AT<sub>1</sub> and other AT receptors. It is regarded as a pleiotropic agent that induces many actions, including functioning as a growth factor, and as a contractile hormone, among others. The aim of this work was to examine the impact of Ang II on the expression and function of α<sub>1</sub>-adrenergic receptors (α<sub>1</sub>-ARs) in cultured rat aorta, and aorta-derived smooth muscle cells. Isolated Wistar rat aorta was incubated for 24 h in DMEM at 37˚C, then subjected to isometric tension and to the action of added norepinephrine, in concentration-response curves. Ang II was added (1 × 10<sup>−5</sup> M), and in some experiments, 5-Methylurapidil (α<sub>1A</sub>-AR antagonist), AH11110A (α<sub>1B</sub>-AR antagonist), or BMY-7378 (α<sub>1D</sub>-AR antagonist), were used to identify the α<sub>1</sub>-AR involved in the response. Desensitization of the contractile response to norepinephrine was observed due to incubation time, and by the Ang II action. α<sub>1D</sub>-AR was protected from desensitization by BMY-7378;while RS-100329 and prazosin partially mitigated desensitization. In another set of experiments, isolated aorta-derived smooth muscle cells were exposed to Ang II and α<sub>1</sub>-ARs proteins were evaluated. α<sub>1D</sub>-AR increased at 30 and 60 min post Ang II exposure, the α<sub>1A</sub>-AR diminished from 1 to 4 h, while α<sub>1B</sub>-AR remained unchanged over 24 h of Ang II exposure. Ang II induced an increase of α<sub>1D</sub>-AR at short times, and BMY-7378 protected α<sub>1D</sub>-AR from desensitization.展开更多
Background:Pulmonary arterial hypertension(PAH)is a chronic and progressive disease that is strongly associated with dysregulation of glucose metabolism.Alterations in nuclear receptor subfamily 4 group A member 1(NR4...Background:Pulmonary arterial hypertension(PAH)is a chronic and progressive disease that is strongly associated with dysregulation of glucose metabolism.Alterations in nuclear receptor subfamily 4 group A member 1(NR4A1)activity alter the outcome of PAH.This study aimed to investigate the effects of NR4A1 on glycolysis in PAH and its underlying mechanisms.Methods:This study included twenty healthy volunteers and twenty-three PAH patients,and plasma samples were collected from the participants.To mimic the conditions of PAH in vitro,a hypoxia-induced model of pulmonary artery smooth muscle cell(PASMC)model was established.The proliferation of PASMCs was assessed using CCK8 assays.Results:Levels of NR4A1,hypoxia-inducible factor-1α(HIF-1α),and various glycolysis-related enzymes were measured.In addition,extracellular glucose and lactate production were assessed.The interaction between NR4A1 and HIF-1αwas evaluated by co-immunoprecipitation assays.Levels of NR4A1 and HIF-1αwas increased in PAH patients,and exposure to hypoxia resulted in increased levels of NR4A1 and HIF-1αin PASMCs.NR4A1 interacted with HIF-1α.NR4A1 overexpression enhanced hypoxia-induced expression of HIF-1α,GLUT1,PKM2,HK2,and CD36,decreased glucose levels,increased lactate levels and promoted hypoxic PASMC viability.Conversely,silencing NR4A1 decreased hypoxia-induced expression of HIF-1α,GLUT1,PKM2,HK2,and CD36,promoted glucose production,reduced lactate levels and inhibited hypoxic PASMC viability.Furthermore,overexpression of HIF-1αreversed the regulation of glycolysis caused by NR4A1 knockdown.Conclusion:NR4A1 enhances glycolysis in hypoxia-induced PASMCs by upregulating HIF-1α.Our findings indicate that the management of NR4A1 activity may be a promising strategy for PAH therapy.展开更多
目的:探讨补血生髓方对肿瘤相关性贫血(cancer related anemia, CRA)小鼠的改善作用及可能的作用机制。方法:C57BL/6雌性小鼠腹腔注射苯肼(50mg/kg),并且皮下接种肺癌LLC细胞建立CRA模型,随机分成模型组、EPO组(1365IU/kg)、补血生髓方...目的:探讨补血生髓方对肿瘤相关性贫血(cancer related anemia, CRA)小鼠的改善作用及可能的作用机制。方法:C57BL/6雌性小鼠腹腔注射苯肼(50mg/kg),并且皮下接种肺癌LLC细胞建立CRA模型,随机分成模型组、EPO组(1365IU/kg)、补血生髓方组(60.67g/kg),每组10只,另取10只正常小鼠作为空白组,给药2周。ELISA检测促红细胞生成素、血清干扰素-γ(interferon-γ,IFN-γ)水平,流式细胞术检测外周血Tregs细胞比例,Real time-PCR及免疫荧光检测缺氧诱导因子-1α(hypoxia inducible factor-1α,HIF-1α)、程序性死亡-配体1(programmed cell death ligand 1,PD-L1)mRNA及蛋白的表达。结果:与模型组相比,补血生髓方组小鼠的肿瘤体积、肿瘤质量均显著降低(P<0.01)。与空白组相比,模型组血红蛋白、促红细胞生成素、IFN-γ水平显著下调(P<0.01),外周血Tregs细胞比例显著升高(P<0.05)。与模型组相比,补血生髓方组血红蛋白、促红细胞生成素、IFN-γ水平显著上调(P<0.01),外周血Tregs细胞比例显著下降(P<0.01),HIF-1α、PD-L1mRNA和蛋白表达显著降低(P<0.01)。结论:补血生髓方能够改善CRA小鼠的贫血状态,通过下调HIF-1α/PD-L1通路调节CRA小鼠的免疫功能,从而抑制肿瘤的生长。展开更多
目的观察人脐带间充质干细胞(HUMSC)对糖尿病肾病大鼠肾脏缺氧诱导因子(HIF-1α)表达的影响。方法50只健康清洁级8周龄雄性SD大鼠,随机选取20只为健康对照组,其余30只采用链脲菌素复制糖尿病肾病大鼠模型(模型组),两组大鼠饲养12周。第1...目的观察人脐带间充质干细胞(HUMSC)对糖尿病肾病大鼠肾脏缺氧诱导因子(HIF-1α)表达的影响。方法50只健康清洁级8周龄雄性SD大鼠,随机选取20只为健康对照组,其余30只采用链脲菌素复制糖尿病肾病大鼠模型(模型组),两组大鼠饲养12周。第12周,随机选取两组大鼠各3只分别尾静脉注射DiR-HUMSCs,代谢12~16 h后在小动物活体光学3D成像系统下观察DiR-HUMSCs在大鼠体内的分布。随机选取9只模型组大鼠进行HUMSCs移植(HUMSCs移植组)。HUMSCs移植采用尾静脉注射方式移植浓度为1×10^(6)个/mL HUMSCs 500μL至大鼠体内,每周1次,连续4周,共28 d。检测3组大鼠的24 h尿蛋白定量(24 h UPro)、血清肌酐(Scr)、血尿素氮(BUN)、尿肌酐(Ucr)、尿白蛋白与肌酐比值(UACR)水平;酶联免疫吸附试验(ELISA)检测3组大鼠血清HIF-1α水平;采用PAS和Masson染色进行肾脏组织病理检测;免疫荧光法检测3组大鼠肾组织HIF-1α、Slc12A3和Aquaporin1蛋白的表达。结果移植HUMSCs治疗4周后,与健康对照组比较,模型组和HUMSCs移植组大鼠Ucr水平降低(P<0.05),Scr、24 h UPro、BUN、UCAR均升高(P<0.05);与模型组比较,HUMSCs移植组大鼠Ucr水平差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),Scr、24 h UPro、BUN、UCAR均降低(P<0.05)。糖尿病肾病大鼠病理损伤缓解,系膜增生和基底膜增厚改善,小管空泡变性减少,间质纤维化减轻。模型组大鼠血清HIF-1α水平较健康对照组升高(P<0.05),HUMSCs移植组血清HIF-1α水平较模型组下降(P<0.05)。与健康对照组比较,模型组大鼠肾脏远端小管中HIF-1α蛋白水平增加(P<0.05);HUMSCs移植组的HIF-1α蛋白水平较模型组降低(P<0.05)。模型组远端小管标记蛋白Slc12A3水平低于健康对照组(P<0.05),HUMSCs移植组Slc12A3水平较模型组升高(P<0.05)。HUMSCs移植组的Aquaporin1蛋白水平较模型组和健康对照组均降低(P<0.05)。糖尿病肾病大鼠近端小管中无HIF-1α表达。结论HIF-1α主要在糖尿病肾病大鼠肾脏远端小管表达,且HUMSCs可通过抑制HIF-1α的表达修复肾小管的损伤。展开更多
文摘Objective: To research the expression of hypoxia inducible factor-1 alpha (HIF-1 alpha) on the apoptosis and number of T lymphocyte in Peyer’s patches after severe burn on plateau in rats. Methods: Wistar rats (n = 130) were subjected to deep thickness burn injury (30% TBSA, III degree), at two different altitudes. 60 of them were given delayed fluid resuscitation (DFR, n = 30 at each altitude) 6 h after burn at different altitude;60 of them were carried out immediate fluid resuscitation (IFR, n = 30 at each altitude);10 rats were subjected to 37°C warm water as sham burn (SG, n = 10). The Peyer’s patches were harvested from the ileum of rats at different time point after burn respectively. The expression of HIF-1 alpha, CD3(+) and the apoptosis and number of T lymphocyte in Peyer’s patches were detected by tissue microarray technology and immunohistochemistry. Results: The apoptosis was higher in DFR group than that in IFR group. The increase in HIF-1 alpha expression was observed mainly on cell nucleus in T lymphocytes. The expression levels of HIF-1 alpha in Peyer’s patches were much higher in DFR group and IFR group than those in SG, and they were higher at high altitude (3848 metres) than those at lower altitude (1517 metres), and also higher in DFR group compared with IFR group (all P < 0.05). The expression levels of CD3<sup>+</sup> in Peyer’s patches were much lower in DFR group and IFR group than those in sham group, and the lowest value appeared at 12 hours after burn (all P < 0.05). Conclusion: High expression of HIF-1 alpha may induce the apoptosis of T lymphocytes in Peyer’s patches after severe burn with delayed fluid resuscitation in rats at plateau.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81303115,81774042 (both to XC)the Pearl River S&T Nova Program of Guangzhou,No.201806010025 (to XC)+3 种基金the Specialty Program of Guangdong Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine of China,No.YN2018ZD07 (to XC)the Natural Science Foundatior of Guangdong Province of China,No.2023A1515012174 (to JL)the Science and Technology Program of Guangzhou of China,No.20210201 0268 (to XC),20210201 0339 (to JS)Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Research on Emergency in TCM,Nos.2018-75,2019-140 (to JS)
文摘Vascular etiology is the second most prevalent cause of cognitive impairment globally.Endothelin-1,which is produced and secreted by endothelial cells and astrocytes,is implicated in the pathogenesis of stroke.However,the way in which changes in astrocytic endothelin-1 lead to poststroke cognitive deficits following transient middle cerebral artery occlusion is not well understood.Here,using mice in which astrocytic endothelin-1 was overexpressed,we found that the selective overexpression of endothelin-1 by astrocytic cells led to ischemic stroke-related dementia(1 hour of ischemia;7 days,28 days,or 3 months of reperfusion).We also revealed that astrocytic endothelin-1 overexpression contributed to the role of neural stem cell proliferation but impaired neurogenesis in the dentate gyrus of the hippocampus after middle cerebral artery occlusion.Comprehensive proteome profiles and western blot analysis confirmed that levels of glial fibrillary acidic protein and peroxiredoxin 6,which were differentially expressed in the brain,were significantly increased in mice with astrocytic endothelin-1 overexpression in comparison with wild-type mice 28 days after ischemic stroke.Moreover,the levels of the enriched differentially expressed proteins were closely related to lipid metabolism,as indicated by Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway analysis.Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry nontargeted metabolite profiling of brain tissues showed that astrocytic endothelin-1 overexpression altered lipid metabolism products such as glycerol phosphatidylcholine,sphingomyelin,and phosphatidic acid.Overall,this study demonstrates that astrocytic endothelin-1 overexpression can impair hippocampal neurogenesis and that it is correlated with lipid metabolism in poststroke cognitive dysfunction.
文摘Angiotensin II (Ang II) is the main mediator of the Renin-Angiotensin-System acting on AT<sub>1</sub> and other AT receptors. It is regarded as a pleiotropic agent that induces many actions, including functioning as a growth factor, and as a contractile hormone, among others. The aim of this work was to examine the impact of Ang II on the expression and function of α<sub>1</sub>-adrenergic receptors (α<sub>1</sub>-ARs) in cultured rat aorta, and aorta-derived smooth muscle cells. Isolated Wistar rat aorta was incubated for 24 h in DMEM at 37˚C, then subjected to isometric tension and to the action of added norepinephrine, in concentration-response curves. Ang II was added (1 × 10<sup>−5</sup> M), and in some experiments, 5-Methylurapidil (α<sub>1A</sub>-AR antagonist), AH11110A (α<sub>1B</sub>-AR antagonist), or BMY-7378 (α<sub>1D</sub>-AR antagonist), were used to identify the α<sub>1</sub>-AR involved in the response. Desensitization of the contractile response to norepinephrine was observed due to incubation time, and by the Ang II action. α<sub>1D</sub>-AR was protected from desensitization by BMY-7378;while RS-100329 and prazosin partially mitigated desensitization. In another set of experiments, isolated aorta-derived smooth muscle cells were exposed to Ang II and α<sub>1</sub>-ARs proteins were evaluated. α<sub>1D</sub>-AR increased at 30 and 60 min post Ang II exposure, the α<sub>1A</sub>-AR diminished from 1 to 4 h, while α<sub>1B</sub>-AR remained unchanged over 24 h of Ang II exposure. Ang II induced an increase of α<sub>1D</sub>-AR at short times, and BMY-7378 protected α<sub>1D</sub>-AR from desensitization.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82000300).
文摘Background:Pulmonary arterial hypertension(PAH)is a chronic and progressive disease that is strongly associated with dysregulation of glucose metabolism.Alterations in nuclear receptor subfamily 4 group A member 1(NR4A1)activity alter the outcome of PAH.This study aimed to investigate the effects of NR4A1 on glycolysis in PAH and its underlying mechanisms.Methods:This study included twenty healthy volunteers and twenty-three PAH patients,and plasma samples were collected from the participants.To mimic the conditions of PAH in vitro,a hypoxia-induced model of pulmonary artery smooth muscle cell(PASMC)model was established.The proliferation of PASMCs was assessed using CCK8 assays.Results:Levels of NR4A1,hypoxia-inducible factor-1α(HIF-1α),and various glycolysis-related enzymes were measured.In addition,extracellular glucose and lactate production were assessed.The interaction between NR4A1 and HIF-1αwas evaluated by co-immunoprecipitation assays.Levels of NR4A1 and HIF-1αwas increased in PAH patients,and exposure to hypoxia resulted in increased levels of NR4A1 and HIF-1αin PASMCs.NR4A1 interacted with HIF-1α.NR4A1 overexpression enhanced hypoxia-induced expression of HIF-1α,GLUT1,PKM2,HK2,and CD36,decreased glucose levels,increased lactate levels and promoted hypoxic PASMC viability.Conversely,silencing NR4A1 decreased hypoxia-induced expression of HIF-1α,GLUT1,PKM2,HK2,and CD36,promoted glucose production,reduced lactate levels and inhibited hypoxic PASMC viability.Furthermore,overexpression of HIF-1αreversed the regulation of glycolysis caused by NR4A1 knockdown.Conclusion:NR4A1 enhances glycolysis in hypoxia-induced PASMCs by upregulating HIF-1α.Our findings indicate that the management of NR4A1 activity may be a promising strategy for PAH therapy.
文摘目的观察人脐带间充质干细胞(HUMSC)对糖尿病肾病大鼠肾脏缺氧诱导因子(HIF-1α)表达的影响。方法50只健康清洁级8周龄雄性SD大鼠,随机选取20只为健康对照组,其余30只采用链脲菌素复制糖尿病肾病大鼠模型(模型组),两组大鼠饲养12周。第12周,随机选取两组大鼠各3只分别尾静脉注射DiR-HUMSCs,代谢12~16 h后在小动物活体光学3D成像系统下观察DiR-HUMSCs在大鼠体内的分布。随机选取9只模型组大鼠进行HUMSCs移植(HUMSCs移植组)。HUMSCs移植采用尾静脉注射方式移植浓度为1×10^(6)个/mL HUMSCs 500μL至大鼠体内,每周1次,连续4周,共28 d。检测3组大鼠的24 h尿蛋白定量(24 h UPro)、血清肌酐(Scr)、血尿素氮(BUN)、尿肌酐(Ucr)、尿白蛋白与肌酐比值(UACR)水平;酶联免疫吸附试验(ELISA)检测3组大鼠血清HIF-1α水平;采用PAS和Masson染色进行肾脏组织病理检测;免疫荧光法检测3组大鼠肾组织HIF-1α、Slc12A3和Aquaporin1蛋白的表达。结果移植HUMSCs治疗4周后,与健康对照组比较,模型组和HUMSCs移植组大鼠Ucr水平降低(P<0.05),Scr、24 h UPro、BUN、UCAR均升高(P<0.05);与模型组比较,HUMSCs移植组大鼠Ucr水平差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),Scr、24 h UPro、BUN、UCAR均降低(P<0.05)。糖尿病肾病大鼠病理损伤缓解,系膜增生和基底膜增厚改善,小管空泡变性减少,间质纤维化减轻。模型组大鼠血清HIF-1α水平较健康对照组升高(P<0.05),HUMSCs移植组血清HIF-1α水平较模型组下降(P<0.05)。与健康对照组比较,模型组大鼠肾脏远端小管中HIF-1α蛋白水平增加(P<0.05);HUMSCs移植组的HIF-1α蛋白水平较模型组降低(P<0.05)。模型组远端小管标记蛋白Slc12A3水平低于健康对照组(P<0.05),HUMSCs移植组Slc12A3水平较模型组升高(P<0.05)。HUMSCs移植组的Aquaporin1蛋白水平较模型组和健康对照组均降低(P<0.05)。糖尿病肾病大鼠近端小管中无HIF-1α表达。结论HIF-1α主要在糖尿病肾病大鼠肾脏远端小管表达,且HUMSCs可通过抑制HIF-1α的表达修复肾小管的损伤。
