Hypercholesterolemia,low density lipoprotein receptor and proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin-type 9

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is the main cause of mortality and morbidity in the world. Plasma levels of low density lipoprotein cholesterol （LDL-C） are positively correlated with the risk of atherosclerosis. High plasma LDL concentrations in patients with hypercholesterolemia lead to build-up of LDL in the inner walls of the arteries, which becomes oxidized and promotes the formation of foam cells, consequently initiating atherosclerosis. Plasma LDL is mainly cleared through the LDL receptor （LDLR） pathway. Mutations in the LDLR cause familiar hyperch- olesterolemia and increase the risk of premature coronary heart disease. The expression of LDLR is regulated at the transcriptional level via the sterol regulatory element binding protein 2 （SREBP-2） and at the posttranslational levels mainly through proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin-type 9 （PCSK9） and inducible degrader of the LDLR （IDOL）. In this review, we summarize the latest advances in the studies of PCSK9.

Effect of Curcumin on the Gene Expression of Low Density Lipoprotein Receptors

Objective： To investigate the molecular mechanisms and effective target ponits of lipid-lowering drug, Rhizoma Curcumae Longae, and study the effect of curcumin on the expression of low density lipoprotein （LDL） receptors in macrophages in mice. Methods. Macrophages in mice were treated with curcumin, which was purified from the ethanolly extraction of Rhizoma Curcumae Longae for 24 h. The LDL receptors expressed in the macrophages were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay （ELISA） and assay of Dil labeled LDL uptake by flow cytometer. Results： It was found for the first time that 10 μmol/L-50 μmol/L curcumin could obviously up-regulate the expression of LDL receptor in macrophages in mice, and a dose-effect relationship was demonstrated. Conclusion： One of the lipid-lowering mechanisms of traditional Chinese medicine, Rhizoma Curcumae Longae, was completed by the effect of curcumin through the up-regulation of the expression of LDL receptor.

Function and Significance of Very Low Density Lipoprotein Receptor Subtype Ⅱ

To explore the functions of very low density lipoprotein receptor (VLDL-R) subtype II in lipoprotein metabolism and foam cells formation, the recombinant plasmid with the two subtypes cDNA was constructed respectively, the ldl-A7 cell lines were transfected and two cell lines expressing VLDL-R were obtained: one stably expressing the VLDLR with the O-linked sugar region (type I VLDLR) and the other without the O-linked sugar region (type II VLDLR). In the study on binding of VLDLR to their nuclein labeled natural ligands (VLDL and β-VLDL), it was found that surface binding of 125I-VLDL or 125I-β-VLDL of ldl-A7 cells transfected with type I VLDLR recombinant (ldl-A7-VRI) was more higher than that of ldl-A7 cells transfected with type II VLDLR recombinant (ldl-A7-VRII). After being incubated with VLDL for different time, the contents of triglyceride and total cholesterol in cells were mensurated, and the formation of foam cells and accumulation of lipid in cells was observed by oil-red O staining. The results showed that the contents of triglyceride and total cholesterol in ldl-A7-VR I were much higher than those in ldl-A7-VR II, and ldl-A7-VR I could transform into foam cells notably. It was suggested that type I VLDLR binds with relative higher affinity to VLDL and β-VLDL, and internalizes much more lipoprotein into cells. As a result, we can conclude that type I VLDLR plays a more important role in lipoprotein metabolism and foam cells formation than type II VLDLR.

Roles of low?density lipoproteinreceptor?related protein 1 in tumors

Low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 1(LRP1,also known as CD91),a multifunctional endocytic and cell signaling receptor,is widely expressed on the surface of multiple cell types such as hepatocytes,fibroblasts,neurons,astrocytes,macrophages,smooth muscle cells,and malignant cells.Emerging in vitro and in vivo evidence demonstrates that LRP1 is critically involved in many processes that drive tumorigenesis and tumor progression.For example,LRP1 not only promotes tumor cell migration and invasion by regulating matrix metalloproteinase(MMP)-2and MMP-9 expression and functions but also inhibits cell apoptosis by regulating the insulin receptor,the serine/threonine protein kinase signaling pathway,and the expression of Caspase-3.LRPI-mediated phosphorylation of the extracellular signal-regulated kinase pathway and c-jun N-terminal kinase are also involved in tumor cell proliferation and invasion.In addition,LRP1 has been shown to be down-regulated by microRNA-205 and methylation of LRP1CpG islands.Furthermore,a novel fusion gene,LRP1-SNRNP25,promotes osteosarcoma cell invasion and migration.Only by understanding the mechanisms of these effects can we develop novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for cancers mediated by LRP1.

Association between Low-density Lipoprotein Receptor-related Protein 5 Polymorphisms and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Han Chinese:a Case-control Study

Objective To investigate the association between low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 5 （LRPS） variants （rs12363572 and rs4930588） and type 2 diabetes mellitus （T2DM） in Han Chinese. Methods A total of 1842 T2DM cases （507 newly diagnosed cases and 1335 previously diagnosed cases） and 7777 controls were included in this case-control study. PCR-RFLP was conducted to detect the genotype of the two single nucleotide polymorphisms （SNPs）. Odds ratios （ORs） and 95% confidence intervals （95% CIs） were calculated to describe the strength of the association by logistic regression. Results In the study subjects, neither rs12363572 nor rs4930588 was significantly associated with T2DM, even after adjusting for relevant covariates. When stratified by body mass index （BMI）, the two SNPs were also not associated with T2DM. Among the 3 common haplotypes, only haplotype ~ was associated with reduced risk of T2DM （OR 0.820, 95% CI 0.732-0.919）. In addition, rs12363572 was associated with BMI （P〈0.001） and rs4930588 was associated with triglyceride levels （P=0.043） in 507 newly diagnosed T2DM cases but not in healthy controls. Conclusion No LRP5 variant was found to be associated with T2DM in Han Chinese, but haplotype TT was found to be associated with T2DM.

Relationship between the low density lipoprotein receptor gene polymorphism and serum lipid levels in the Guangxi Bai Ku Yao population

Objectives Bai Ku Yao(White-trousers Yaos)is a special branch of Yao minority in China.They are now living in both Lihu and Baxu villages,Nandan County, Guangxi,China.The population size is about 30,000.The special customs and culture of Bai Ku Yao,including their special clothing,intra-ethnic marriages and alcohol intake are still completely conserved to the present day.In previous epidemiologic studies,we found that the serum lipid levels and the prevalence of hyperlipidaemia were lower in Bai Ku Yao than in Han Chinese from the same region.This ethnic difference in serum lipid profiles is still not well known.We hypothesized that there may be significant differences in some genetic polymorphismsssociation of low density lipoprotein receptor (LDL-R) genepolymorphism and several environmental factors with serum lipid levels in the Guangxi Bai Ku Yao and Han populations.Methods A total of 1024 subjects of Bai Ku Yao and 792 participants of Han Chinese were stud- ied by a stratified randomized cluster sampling.Epidemiological survey was carried out using internationally standardized methods.Information on demographics,socioeconomic status, and lifestyle factors was collected with standardized questionnaires. The height,weight,waist circumference,blood pressure, and serum total cholesterol(TC),triglyceride(TG), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C),low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C),apolipoprotein(Apo) A1, and ApoB were measured.Body massindex(BMI,kg/m2) was calculated.Genotyping of the LDL-RAvaⅡwas performed by polymerse chain reaction and restriction fragment length polymorphism combined with gel electrophoresis,and then confirmed by direct sequencing.Results(l)The height,weight,serum TC,HDL-C,LDL-C,ApoAl levels and the ratio of ApoAl to ApoB were lower in Bai Ku Yao than in Han Chinese(P【0.01 for all),whereas the percentage of subjects who consumed alcohol or smoked cigarettes was higher in Bai Ku Yao than in Han Chinese(P【0.01 for each).(2) The frequency of A+ allele in Bai Ku Yao was 34.5%,and the frequencies of A-A-,A-A+ and A+A + genotypes were 42.6%,45.9%and 11.5%;respectively. The frequency of A+ allele in Han Chinese was 19.3%(P【0.001),and the frequencies of A-A-,A-A + and A+A+ genotypes were 64.9%,31.6%and 3.5%(P【0.001);respectively. The frequencies of A-A-,A-A+ and A+A+ genotypes in Bai Ku Yao were significant difference between males and females,between normal TC and high TC subgroup, and between normal LDL-C and high LDL-C subgroup (P【0.05 for all),whereas the frequencies of A- and A+ ? alleles in Han Chinese were significant difference between males and females(P【0.05).(3) Serum LDL-C levels in Bai Ku Yao were significant difference among the A-A-, A-A+ and A+A+ genotypes(P【0.05),the A+ carriers had higher serum LDL-C levels.Serum HDL-C levels in Han Chiese were significant difference among the A-A-,A-A + and A+A+ genotypes(P【0.01),the A+ carriers had higher serum HDL-C levels.(4) After adjusting other factors,the prevalence of LDL-C abnormality was still higher in Han Chiese than in Bai Ku Yao.The prevalence of TC abnormality in Han Chinese was almost twice high as in Bai Ku Yao. The age and diet were common risk factor for TC abnormality. No effect of AvaⅡgenotype or alcohol consumption on the TC abnormality was found,but the combination of geno-type and alcohol consumption can increase the prevalence of TC abnormality[Exp(B) =(1.154)].Age was negatively cor- related with TG level.Conclusions Serum TC and LDL-C levels were lower in Bai Ku Yao than in Han Chinese.There were significant differences in the AvaⅡallele and genotype frequencies between the he A+ carriers in Bai Ku Yao had higher serum LDL-C levels,whereas the A+ carriers in Han had higher serum HDL-C levels.Interactions between alcohol consumption or cigarette smoking and the LDL-R AvaⅡgenotype were also observed.The differences in the serum lipid profiles between the two ethnic groups might partly result from different genotypic frequency of LDL-R AvaⅡpolymorphism or differentgene-enviromental interactions.Bai Ku Yao and Han population,the frequency of A + allele was higher in Bai Ku Yao than in Han.T between the two ethnic groups.Therefore,the aim of the present study was to detect the

Intervention of Tongxinluo Capsule (通心络胶囊) against Vascular Lesion of Atherosclerosis and Its Effect on Lectin-like Oxidized Low Density Lipoprotein Receptor-1 Expression in Rabbits

Objective.- To investigate the prevention by Tongxinluo capsule （通心络胶囊, TXL） of vascular lesions and its effect on the levels of protein and gene expression of lectin-like oxidized low-density lipoprotein receptor-1 （LOX-1） of vascular wall in rabbits with atherosclerosis （AS）, and to explore its possible mechanism against AS. Methods： AS models were established by feeding New Zealand white rabbits with high-cholesterol diet, and 24 immature rabbits were randomly divided into the control group, model group and treated group （treated with TXL capsule）. The indexes of total cholesterol （TO） and low density lipoprotein （LDL） levels were measured at the 16th week. The intima thickness and the plaque area of abdominal aorta were quantitatively analyzed by pathological morphological analysis, the expression of macrophage and smooth muscle cell （SMC） in intima were detected by immunohistochemical method and histologic segments were stained by Hematoxilin-Eosin （HE） to identify the degree of atherosclerotic lesion in the model group and the prevention by TXL. The LOX-1 gene and protein expression in abdominal aorta was detected by semi-quantitative RT-PCR and immunohistochemistry, respectively. Results： In the model group, the levels of TC and LDL were significantly elevated, aortic intima thickened extensively, the intima area enhanced, and macrophages expression increased; the levels of LOX-1 gene and protein expression was up-regulated in endothelium and neo-intima of the abdominal aorta. The treatment with TXL reduced blood lipids, attenuated arterial intimal proliferation, markedly inhibited the expression of macrophage and excessively expressed the level of LOX-1. Conclusion：TXL has an inhibitory effect on blood lipids, and it can prevent the occurrence of vascular lesion and cure its development, and its protection against AS was possibly associated with a crucial endothelial protective action through lowering the expression of LOX-1 in vascular walls.

Antitumoral activity of low density lipoprotein-aclacinomycin complex in mice bearing H_(22) tumor

INTRODUCTIONCancer cells,which proliferate rapidly need largeamounts of cholesterol for new membrane synthesis,and high LDL receptor (LDLR) activity.LDL hasbeen proposed as a useful discriminatory vehicle forthe delivery of cytotoxic drugs to tumor cells.LDL presents many advantages as drug

基于NOD样受体3炎性小体通路对利拉鲁肽在氧化低密度脂蛋白诱导内皮细胞损伤的作用机制研究

背景动脉粥样硬化是世界范围内引起心脑血管疾病最主要的原因,炎症是目前研究热点,其中NOD样受体3(NLRP3)是研究最为深入的炎症小体。胰高糖素样肽1(GLP-1)受体激动剂有抗动脉粥样硬化作用,具体机制尚不明确。目的研究利拉鲁肽通过拮抗氧化低密度脂蛋白(ox-LDL)诱导的内皮细胞损伤的作用机制。方法2022-03-25—05-19培养人脐静脉内皮细胞(HUVEC),取HUVEC加空白血清作为对照组,100μg/mL的ox-LDL干预HUVEC 48 h作为模型组,100μg/mL的ox-LDL干预HUVEC 24 h后分别加入100、200、400 nmol/L利拉鲁肽处理24 h作为利拉鲁肽低浓度组、利拉鲁肽中浓度组、利拉鲁肽高浓度组。CCK-8法计算细胞增殖率。通过扫描电镜观察焦亡细胞形态。检测乳酸脱氢酶(LDH)活力。酶联免疫吸附试验(ELISA)检测白介素(IL)-1β、IL-18表达水平。蛋白质免疫印迹试验(Western blot)检测NLRP3、接头蛋白凋亡相关斑点样蛋白(ASC)、天冬氨酸蛋白水解酶1(Caspase-1)、焦亡执行蛋白(GSDMD)、N端结构域的焦亡执行蛋白(N-GSDMD)表达水平。结果模型组、利拉鲁肽低浓度组和利拉鲁肽中浓度组细胞增殖率低于对照组,利拉鲁肽低浓度组、利拉鲁肽中浓度组、利拉鲁肽高浓度组细胞增殖率高于模型组(P<0.05)。细胞扫描电镜结果示模型组细胞焦亡明显,利拉鲁肽低浓度组、利拉鲁肽中浓度组、利拉鲁肽高浓度组细胞焦亡情况明显改善。模型组、利拉鲁肽低浓度组LDH活力高于对照组,利拉鲁肽低浓度组、利拉鲁肽中浓度组、利拉鲁肽高浓度组低于模型组(P<0.05)。模型组、利拉鲁肽低浓度组IL-1β表达水平高于对照组,利拉鲁肽中浓度组、利拉鲁肽高浓度组IL-1β表达水平低于模型组(P<0.05);模型组IL-18表达水平高于对照组,利拉鲁肽低浓度组、利拉鲁肽中浓度组、利拉鲁肽高浓度组IL-18表达水平低于模型组(P<0.05)。模型组NLRP3、ASC、Caspase-1、GSDMD、N-GSDMD表达水平高于对照组,利拉鲁肽低浓度组ASC、Caspase-1表达水平高于对照组,利拉鲁肽中浓度组NLRP3、ASC表达水平低于模型组,利拉鲁肽高浓度组NLRP3、ASC、Caspase-1表达水平低于模型组(P<0.05)。结论利拉鲁肽显著抑制ox-LDL诱导的内皮细胞NLRP3炎性小体活化,并且能够抑制内皮细胞的焦亡,具有抗动脉粥样硬化作用。

Role of VLDL Receptor in the Process of Foam Cell Formation

The role of very low density lipoprotein receptor (LVLDR) in the process of foam cell formation was investigated. After the primary cultured mouse peritoneal macrophages were incubated with VLDL, β VLDL or low density lipoprotein (LDL), respectively for 24 h and 48 h, foam cells formation was identified by oil red O staining and cellular contents of triglyceride (TG) and total cholesterol (TC) were determined. The mRNA levels of LDLR, LDLR related protein (LRP) and VLDLR were detected by semi quantitative RT PCR. The results demonstrated that VLDL, β VLDL and LDL could increase the contents of TG and TC in macrophages. Cells treated with VLDL or β VLDL showed markedly increased expression of VLDLR and decreased expression of LDLR, whereas LRP was up regulated slightly. For identifying the effect of VLDL receptor on cellular lipid accumulation, ldl A7 VR cells, which expresses VLDLR and trace amount of LRP without functional LDLR, was used to incubate with lipoproteins for further examination. The results elucidated that the uptake of triglyceride rich lipoprotein mediated by VLDLR plays an important role in accumulation of lipid and the formation of foam cells.

Effect of Insulin on the Differential Expression of VLDL Receptor Isoforms of SGC7901 Cell and Its Biological Implication

This study examined the effect of insulin on the expression of very low density lipoprotein receptor (VLDLR) subtypes of SGC7901 cells and discussed its biological implication.In vitro, moderately or poorly-differentiated human gastric adenocarcinoma cell line SGC7901 was incubated with insulin for different lengths of time, and then the expression of protein and RNA level in VLDLR subtypes were detected by Western blotting and real-time PCR, respectively.The results showed that, at certain time interval, insulin could down-regulate expression of type Ⅰ VLDLR and up-regulate the expression of type Ⅱ VLDLR in SGC7901 cells, at both protein and RNA level.We are led to conclude that insulin serves as a regulator in maintaining the balance between glucose and lipid metabolism in vivo, possibly through its effect on the differential expression of VLDLR subtypes.

Comparative study on the properties ofMDA－LDL＇s and o－LDL＇s receptors on macrophage

By means of radioligand binding assay, both receptors of the malondialdehyde modified low density lipoprotein (MDA-LDL) and the oxidatively modified LDL(o-LDL) on the mouse's peritoneal macrophage (MPM) were studied. The results show that there were high affinity receptors for MDA-LDL and o-LDL on the MPM and both receptors had multiplicity of configuration based on the competitive-inhibition curve or parameters IC50 and Ki, and the acetylated LDL (Ac-LDL) and dextran sulfate can both competitively inhibit MDA-LDL or oLDL binding to these receptors in some degree.It is meanful to study the scavenger receptor multiplicity and its relationship to the genesis, protection and treamtent of atherosclerosis.

Binge ethanol intake in chronically exposed rat liver decreases LDL-receptor and increases angiotensinogen gene expression

AIM: To investigated the status of low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-receptor and angiotensionogen gene expression in rats treated chronically with ethanol followed by binge administration, a model that mimics the human scenario. METHODS: Rats were chronically treated with ethanol in liquid diet for 4 wk followed by a single binge mode of ethanol administration (5 mg/kg body weight). Samples were processed 4 h after binge ethanol administration (chronic ethanol binge). Control rats were fed isocaloric diet. In the control for binge, ethanol was replaced by water. Expression of mRNA for angioten-sinogen, c-fos and LDL-receptor, and nuclear accumulation of phospho-extracellular regulated kinases (ERK)1/2 and ERK1/2 protein were examined. RESULTS: Binge ethanol administration in chronically treated rats caused increase in steatosis and necrosis. Chronic ethanol alone had negligible effect on mRNA levels of LDL-receptor, or on the levels of nuclear ERK1/2 and phospho-ERK1/2. But, chronic ethanol followed by binge caused a decrease in LDL-receptor mRNA, and also decreased the levels of ERK1/2 and phospho-ERK1/2 in the nuclear compartment. On the other hand, chronic ethanol-binge increased mRNA expression of angiotensinogen and c-fos. CONCLUSION: Binge ethanol after chronic exposure, causes transcriptional dysregulation of LDL-receptor and angiotensinogen genes, both cardiovascular risk factors.

基于ox-LDL/LOX-1信号通路探讨脂质代谢紊乱促进肺癌进展中的机制

目的基于氧化低密度脂蛋白(ox-LDL)/人凝集素样氧化低密度脂蛋白受体1(LOX-1)信号通路探讨脂质代谢紊乱促进肺癌进展的机制。方法收集81个已鉴定的具有成对相邻非癌组织(离肿瘤至少5 cm)的肺腺癌组织,使用免疫组织化学检测LOX-1表达。肺腺癌细胞系(A549、H1299细胞)中过表达LOX-1。用Transwell测定细胞侵袭能力。用不同浓度oxLDL处理细胞,并检测细胞中LOX-1表达情况。结果在包含原发性人肺癌和匹配的邻近非癌组织中,肿瘤中LOX-1染色比非癌组织样品明显增强(中值H分数99.4 vs.16.2,P<0.001)。高LOX-1表达与低生存显著相关(P<0.001)。与无淋巴结转移的患者相比,发生淋巴结转移患者的癌组织具有更高的LOX-1水平(中值H分数83.2 vs.121.1,P<0.01)。LOX-1过表达显著促进肺癌细胞的侵袭转移细胞数(P<0.01)。此外,LOX-1是ox-LDL诱导的肺癌细胞转移所必需的功能靶点。伊他替尼抑制LOX-1过表达的A549在体外的转移能力。结论LOX-1的表达随着oxLDL水平的升高而增加,并且LOX-1的表达上调促进了肺癌细胞的转移,其作用机制可能与激活Janus激酶/转录因子激活子(JAK1/STAT6)信号通路有关。

利伐沙班对氧化型低密度脂蛋白诱导的人脐静脉内皮细胞功能的影响

目的探讨利伐沙班(RIV)对氧化型低密度脂蛋白(Ox-LDL)诱导的人脐静脉内皮细胞(HUVEC)功能损伤的影响。方法根据干预措施,将实验分为空白对照组(A组,常规培养液),Ox-LDL组(B组,100μg/mL Ox-LDL的培养液),Ox-LDL+RIV125组(C1组,100μg/mL Ox-LDL和125 ng/mL RIV的培养液),Ox-LDL+RIV250组(C2组,100μg/mL Ox-LDL和250 ng/mL RIV的培养液)和Ox-LDL+RIV500组(C3组,100μg/mL Ox-LDL和500 ng/mLRIV的培养液),各组细胞均处理48 h。采用CCK-8法检测各组细胞存活率的变化,采用流式细胞术检测细胞凋亡情况,采用酶联免疫吸附试验(ELISA)检测白细胞介素1β(IL-1β)、白细胞介素6(IL-6)、肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)水平,采用免疫印迹(Western blot)法检测细胞核因子-κB(NF-κB)和尿激酶型纤溶酶原激活因子受体(uPAR)蛋白表达水平。结果与B组比较,C1组、C2组、C3组细胞存活率显著升高(P<0.05),细胞凋亡率和uPAR表达水平均显著降低(P<0.05);C3组IL-1β,TNF-α,IL-6水平和p-NF-κB p65表达水平显著降低(P<0.05)。结论RIV能显著恢复细胞活力、减少细胞凋亡和由Ox-LDL引起的炎性反应,可能通过NF-κB和uPAR的调节而发挥作用。

川崎病患儿血清Cav-1、sLR11水平与冠状动脉病变严重程度的相关性分析

目的 分析川崎病(KD)患儿血清小窝蛋白-1(Cav-1)、可溶性低密度脂蛋白受体11(sLR11)与冠状动脉病变(CAL)严重程度的关系。方法 回顾性分析2021年2月至2022年10月于济源市人民医院儿科收治的153例KD合并CAL患儿的临床资料。依据KD患儿CAL病变程度分为单支病变组(n=54)、双支病变组(n=68)和多支病变组(n=31)。对比三组患儿临床资料、血清Cav-1、sLR11水平。Logistic多因素回归分析影响KD患儿CAL严重程度的相关因素。受试者工作特征曲线(ROC)分析血清Cav-1、sLR11对KD患儿CAL严重程度的预测价值。结果 单支病变组、双支病变组和多支病变组患儿发热持续时间、C反应蛋白(CRP)、血小板(PLT)计数、红细胞沉降率(ESR)、血清Cav-1、sLR11水平依次升高(P<0.05)。多因素分析结果显示治疗前发热持续时间(OR=1.772,95%CI:1.054~2.982,P=0.031)、血清Cav-1(OR=1.139,95%CI:1.080~1.201,P<0.01)及sLR11(OR=1.251,95%CI:1.105~1.417,P<0.01)均为影响KD患儿CAL严重程度的危险因素。ROC分析显示,血清Cav-1、sLR11两者联合预测KD患儿CAL严重程度的AUC为0.910(95%CI:0.854~0.951,P<0.01)。结论 血清Cav-1、sLR11两者联合对KD患儿CAL严重程度的预测效能较高。

外源性GDF11通过调控LOX-1介导的内质网应激途径改善高血压大鼠血管重构

[目的]探讨外源性生长分化因子11(GDF11)通过调控凝集素样氧化型低密度脂蛋白受体1(LOX-1)介导的内质网应激途径对高血压大鼠血管重构的影响。[方法]将大鼠随机分为对照组、模型组(AngⅡ诱导的高血压大鼠模型组)、r-GDF11组、Ab-LOX-1组和r-GDF11+r-LOX-1组,每组10只。采用动物无创血压仪检测大鼠尾动脉血压变化;HE染色评估主动脉血管形态;Masson染色评估主动脉组织胶原沉积情况;Western blot检测主动脉组织中GDF11、LOX-1及内质网应激相关蛋白表达。[结果]与对照组比较,模型组大鼠血压升高,主动脉组织中膜厚度(MT)、MT/管腔内径(LD)比值增大,LD减小(均P<0.05);主动脉组织胶原纤维容积分数(CVF)值、葡萄糖调节蛋白78(GRP78)和转录激活因子6(ATF6)蛋白表达、磷酸化PKR样内质网调节激酶(p-PERK)/PERK和磷酸化肌醇需求酶1α(p-IRE1α)/IRE1α比值均升高(均P<0.05)。与模型组比较,r-GDF11组和Ab-LOX-1组大鼠血压降低,主动脉组织MT、MT/LD均减小,LD增大(均P<0.05);主动脉组织CVF值、GRP78和ATF6蛋白表达、p-PERK/PERK和p-IRE1α/IRE1α比值均显著降低(均P<0.05)。与r-GDF11组比较,r-GDF11+r-LOX-1组大鼠血压升高,主动脉组织MT、MT/LD增大,LD减小(均P<0.05);主动脉组织CVF值、GRP78和ATF6蛋白表达、p-PERK/PERK和p-IRE1α/IRE1α比值显著升高(均P<0.05)。[结论]外源性GDF11通过抑制LOX-1介导的内质网应激途径改善高血压大鼠血管重构。

血清sTWEAK、sLOX-1与H型高血压合并HFpEF患者颈动脉粥样硬化的关系

目的研究血清可溶性肿瘤坏死因子样凋亡弱诱导因子(sTWEAK)、可溶性凝集素样氧化型低密度脂蛋白受体-1(sLOX-1)与H型高血压合并射血分数保留的心力衰竭(HFpEF)患者颈动脉粥样硬化的关系。方法选取2021年2月至2023年3月沧州中西医结合医院收治的161例H型高血压合并HFpEF患者,按是否发生颈动脉粥样硬化分为硬化组与非硬化组。同期选取80例于我院体检的健康的志愿者作为对照组。收集受试者的临床资料,采用酶联免疫吸附法检测血清sTWEAK、sLOX-1水平,比较H型高血压合并HFpEF患者与对照组血清sTWEAK、sLOX-1水平,采用多因素logistic回归分析患者发生颈动脉粥样硬化的影响因素,受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线分析血清sTWEAK、sLOX-1对患者发生颈动脉粥样硬化的预测价值。结果161例患者中65例发生颈动脉粥样硬化,发生率为40.37%(65/161),未发生颈动脉粥样硬化者96例。两组在年龄、吸烟、血脂四项等方面比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。硬化组与非硬化组血清sTWEAK水平低于对照组,sLOX-1水平高于对照组(P<0.05);且硬化组sTWEAK水平低于非硬化组,sLOX-1水平高于非硬化组(P<0.05)。多因素logistic回归分析显示,HDL-C、sTWEAK、年龄、LDL-C、sLOX-1水平是患者发生颈动脉粥样硬化的影响因素(P<0.05)。ROC曲线显示,血清sTWEAK、sLOX-1联合检测对发生颈动脉粥样硬化的预测曲线下面积(AUC)为0.842,预测效能高于两指标单独检测。结论H型高血压合并HFpEF患者的血清sTWEAK水平下降、sLOX-1水平上升,与颈动脉粥样硬化发生有关,两者联合检测对颈动脉粥样硬化的发生具有一定预测价值。

血清S-100B蛋白、可溶性凝集素样氧化低密度脂蛋白受体-1、胶质纤维酸性蛋白检测在新生儿缺血缺氧性脑病病情严重程度中的诊断价值

目的:探讨血清S-100B蛋白、可溶性凝集素样氧化低密度脂蛋白受体-1(sLOX-1)、胶质纤维酸性蛋白(GFAP)与新生儿缺血缺氧性脑病(HIE)病情严重程度的关系。方法:选择80例HIE患儿作为观察组,另选择90例健康新生儿作为对照组,收集所有患儿一般资料,并检测两组患儿血清S-100B蛋白、sLOX-1、GFAP水平,分析HIE患儿血清S-100B蛋白、sLOX-1、GFAP与病情严重程度的相关性及预后不良的影响因素。结果:对照组血清S-100B蛋白、sLOX-1、GFAP水平低于观察组(均P<0.05)。重度组血清S-100B蛋白、sLOX-1、GFAP水平高于中度组、轻度组和对照组(均P<0.05)。Pearson相关分析显示,疾病严重程度与HIE患儿血清S-100B蛋白、sLOX-1、GFAP水平呈正相关(均P<0.001)。随访预后良好患儿59例,预后不良21例,经多因素Logistic回归分析显示,产程异常、病情重度、S-100B蛋白、sLOX-1、GFAP为影响HIE患儿预后的危险因素(均P<0.05)。结论:HIE患儿病情严重程度和预后与血清S-100B蛋白、sLOX-1、GFAP水平有关,监测其水平变化有利于临床早期完善干预方案改善预后。