Erlotinib combination with a mitochondria-targeted ubiquinone effectively suppresses pancreatic cancer cell survival

BACKGROUND Pancreatic cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths.Increased activity of the epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR)is often observed in pancreatic cancer,and the small molecule EGFR inhibitor erlotinib has been approved for pancreatic cancer therapy by the food and drug administration.Nevertheless,erlotinib alone is ineffective and should be combined with other drugs to improve therapeutic outcomes.We previously showed that certain receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors can increase mitochondrial membrane potential(Δψm),facilitate tumor cell uptake ofΔψm-sensitive agents,disrupt mitochondrial homeostasis,and subsequently trigger tumor cell death.Erlotinib has not been tested for this effect.AIM To determine whether erlotinib can elevateΔψm and increase tumor cell uptake ofΔψm-sensitive agents,subsequently triggering tumor cell death.METHODSΔψm-sensitive fluorescent dye was used to determine how erlotinib affectsΔψm in pancreatic adenocarcinoma(PDAC)cell lines.The viability of conventional and patient-derived primary PDAC cell lines in 2D-and 3D cultures was measured after treating cells sequentially with erlotinib and mitochondria-targeted ubiquinone(MitoQ),aΔψm-sensitive MitoQ.The synergy between erlotinib and MitoQ was then analyzed using SynergyFinder 2.0.The preclinical efficacy of the twodrug combination was determined using immune-compromised nude mice bearing PDAC cell line xenografts.RESULTS Erlotinib elevatedΔψm in PDAC cells,facilitating tumor cell uptake and mitochondrial enrichment ofΔψm-sensitive agents.MitoQ triggered caspase-dependent apoptosis in PDAC cells in culture if used at high doses,while erlotinib pretreatment potentiated low doses of MitoQ.SynergyFinder suggested that these drugs synergistically induced tumor cell lethality.Consistent with in vitro data,erlotinib and MitoQ combination suppressed human PDAC cell line xenografts in mice more effectively than single treatments of each agent.CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that a combination of erlotinib and MitoQ has the potential to suppress pancreatic tumor cell viability effectively.

Coated sodium butyrate ameliorates high‑energy and low‑protein diet induced hepatic dysfunction via modulating mitochondrial dynamics, autophagy and apoptosis in laying hens

Background Fatty liver hemorrhagic syndrome(FLHS),a fatty liver disease in laying hens,poses a grave threat to the layer industry,stemming from its ability to trigger an alarming plummet in egg production and usher in acute mortality among laying hens.Increasing evidence suggests that the onset and progression of fatty liver was closely related to mitochondria dysfunction.Sodium butyrate was demonstrated to modulate hepatic lipid metabolism,alle-viate oxidative stress and improve mitochondrial dysfunction in vitro and mice models.Nevertheless,there is limited existing research on coated sodium butyrate(CSB)to prevent FLHS in laying hens,and whether and how CSB exerts the anti-FLHS effect still needs to be explored.In this experiment,the FLHS model was induced by administering a high-energy low-protein(HELP)diet in laying hens.The objective was to investigate the effects of CSB on alleviating FLHS with a focus on the role of CSB in modulating mitochondrial function.Methods A total of 288 healthy 28-week-old Huafeng laying hens were arbitrarily allocated into 4 groups with 6 replicates each,namely,the CON group(normal diet),HELP group(HELP diet),CH500 group(500 mg/kg CSB added to HELP diet)and CH750 group(750 mg/kg CSB added to HELP diet).The duration of the trial encompassed a period of 10 weeks.Results The result revealed that CSB ameliorated the HELP-induced FLHS by improving hepatic steatosis and patho-logical damage,reducing the gene levels of fatty acid synthesis,and promoting the mRNA levels of key enzymes of fatty acid catabolism.CSB reduced oxidative stress induced by the HELP diet,upregulated the activity of GSH-Px and SOD,and decreased the content of MDA and ROS.CSB also mitigated the HELP diet-induced inflammatory response by blocking TNF-α,IL-1β,and F4/80.In addition,dietary CSB supplementation attenuated HELP-induced activation of the mitochondrial unfolded protein response(UPRmt),mitochondrial damage,and decline of ATPase activity.HELP diet decreased the autophagosome formation,and downregulated LC3B but upregulated p62 protein expression,which CSB administration reversed.CSB reduced HELP-induced apoptosis,as indicated by decreases in the Bax/Bcl-2,Caspase-9,Caspase-3,and Cyt C expression levels.Conclusions Dietary CSB could ameliorate HELP diet-induced hepatic dysfunction via modulating mitochondrial dynamics,autophagy,and apoptosis in laying hens.Consequently,CSB,as a feed additive,exhibited the capacity to prevent FLHS by modulating autophagy and lipid metabolism.

Verteporfin fluorescence in antineoplastic-treated pancreatic cancer cells found concentrated in mitochondria

BACKGROUND Traditional treatments for pancreatic cancer(PC)are inadequate.Photodynamic therapy(PDT)is non-invasive,and proven safe to kill cancer cells,including PC.However,the mitochondrial concentration of the photosensitizer,such as verteporfin,is key.AIM To investigate the distribution of fluorescence of verteporfin in PC cells treated with antitumor drugs,post-PDT.METHODS Workable survival rates of PC cells(AsPC-1,BxPC-3)were determined with chemotherapy[doxorubicin(DOX)and gemcitabine(GEM)]and non-chemotherapy[sirolimus(SRL)and cetuximab(CTX)]drugs in vitro,with or without verteporfin,as measured via MTT,flow cytometry,and laser confocal microscopy.Reduced cell proliferation was associated with GEM that was more enduring compared with DOX.Confocal laser microscopy allowed observation of GEM-and verteporfin-treated PC cells co-stained with 4’,6-diamidino-2-phenylindole and MitoTracker Green to differentiate living and dead cells and subcellular localization of verteporfin,respectively.RESULTS Cell survival significantly dropped upon exposure to either chemotherapy drug,but not to SRL or CTX.Both cell lines responded similarly to GEM.The intensity of fluorescence was associated with the concentration of verteporfin.Additional experiments using GEM showed that survival rates of the PC cells treated with 10μmol/L verteporfin(but not less)were significantly lower relative to nil verte-porfin.Living and dead stained cells treated with GEM were distinguishable.After GEM treatment,verteporfin was observed primarily in the mitochondria.CONCLUSION Verteporfin was observed in living cells.In GEM-treated human PC cells,verteporfin was particularly prevalent in the mitochondria.This study supports further study of PDT for the treatment of PC after neoadjuvant chemotherapy.

Vitamin A regulates mitochondrial biogenesis and function through p38 MAPK‑PGC‑1α signaling pathway and alters the muscle fiber composition of sheep

Background Vitamin A(VA)and its metabolite,retinoic acid(RA),are of great interest for their wide range of physiological functions.However,the regulatory contribution of VA to mitochondrial and muscle fiber composition in sheep has not been reported.Method Lambs were injected with 0(control)or 7,500 IU VA palmitate into the biceps femoris muscle on d 2 after birth.At the age of 3 and 32 weeks,longissimus dorsi(LD)muscle samples were obtained to explore the effect of VA on myofiber type composition.In vitro,we investigated the effects of RA on myofiber type composition and intrinsic mechanisms.Results The proportion of type I myofiber was greatly increased in VA-treated sheep in LD muscle at harvest.VA greatly promoted mitochondrial biogenesis and function in LD muscle of sheep.Further exploration revealed that VA elevated PGC-1αmRNA and protein contents,and enhanced the level of p38 MAPK phosphorylation in LD muscle of sheep.In addition,the number of type I myofibers with RA treatment was significantly increased,and type IIx myofibers was significantly decreased in primary myoblasts.Consistent with in vivo experiment,RA significantly improved mitochondrial biogenesis and function in primary myoblasts of sheep.We then used si-PGC-1αto inhibit PGC-1αexpression and found that si-PGC-1αsignificantly abrogated RA-induced the formation of type I myofibers,mitochondrial biogenesis,MitoTracker staining intensity,UQCRC1 and ATP5A1 expression,SDH activity,and enhanced the level of type IIx muscle fibers.These data suggested that RA improved mitochondrial biogenesis and function by promoting PGC-1αexpression,and increased type I myofibers.In order to prove that the effect of RA on the level of PGC-1αis caused by p38 MAPK signaling,we inhibited the p38 MAPK signaling using a p38 MAPK inhibitor,which significantly reduced RA-induced PGC-1αand MyHC I levels.Conclusion VA promoted PGC-1αexpression through the p38 MAPK signaling pathway,improved mitochondrial biogenesis,and altered the composition of muscle fiber type.

TPOL triggers apoptosis with mitochondrial injury through activating a ROS-dependent p53/p21/p27/Rb/Bax/Cyto C/caspase-mediated signaling

AIM:To explore the influence of ethyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phenylphosphinate(TPOL)on cell apoptosis and its potential mechanism.METHODS:HEK293T cells sensitive to TPOL were treated with different concentrations of TPOL with or without exposure to light radiation,before treatment with various inhibitors,N-acetyl-Lcysteine(NAC),pifithrin-αand Z-DVED-FMK.Cell viability was measured by CCK-8 assay.Annexin V/propidium iodide staining was used to count the number of apoptotic cells.DCFH-DA staining was used to detect reactive oxygen species(ROS)levels,and JC-1 staining was used to assess mitochondrial membrane potential by flow cytometry.The expression of apoptosis-related proteins and cell cycle-regulated molecules was measured by Western blot.RESULTS:TPOL enhanced the apoptosis of HEK293T cells in a dose-dependent manner(P<0.05),with a decrease in Bcl-2 and increases in Bax and cytochrome C(Cyto C),followed by up-regulation of activated caspase-9 and caspase-3,and the cleavage of PARP(P<0.05).The TPOL-enhanced cleavage of caspase-3 and PARP was rescued by Z-DVED-FMK(P<0.01).TPOL also led to a rapid increase in ROS,a reduction in mitochondrial membrane potential,and the release of Cyto C(P<0.01),all of which could be reversed by the ROS scavenger NAC.Moreover,the TPOL-caused alterations in p21,p27,Rb,and CDK2 were also recovered by the p53 inhibitor pifithrin-α(P<0.05).The TPOL-induced changes in Bax,Bcl-2,cleaved caspase-9,activated caspase-3,and cleaved PARP were subsequently rescued by pretreatment with pifithrin-α(P<0.05).CONCLUSION:TPOL can induce cellular apoptosis with ROS-mediated mitochondrial membrane damage through the activation of a ROS-dependent p53/p21/p27/Rb/Bax/Cyto C/caspase-mediated signal axis.

Mitochondrial dysfunction affects hepatic immune and metabolic remodeling in patients with hepatitis B virus-related acute-onchronic liver failure

BACKGROUND Immune dysregulation and metabolic derangement have been recognized as key factors that contribute to the progression of hepatitis B virus(HBV)-related acute-on-chronic liver failure(ACLF).However,the mechanisms underlying immune and metabolic derangement in patients with advanced HBV-ACLF are unclear.AIM To identify the bioenergetic alterations in the liver of patients with HBV-ACLF causing hepatic immune dysregulation and metabolic disorders.METHODS Liver samples were collected from 16 healthy donors(HDs)and 17 advanced HBV-ACLF patients who were eligible for liver transplantation.The mitochondrial ultrastructure,metabolic characteristics,and immune microenvironment of the liver were assessed.More focus was given to organic acid metabolism as well as the function and subpopulations of macrophages in patients with HBV-ACLF.RESULTS Compared with HDs,there was extensive hepatocyte necrosis,immune cell infiltration,and ductular reaction in patients with ACLF.In patients,the liver suffered severe hypoxia,as evidenced by increased expression of hypoxia-inducible factor-1α.Swollen mitochondria and cristae were observed in the liver of patients.The number,length,width,and area of mitochondria were adaptively increased in hepatocytes.Targeted metabolomics analysis revealed that mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation decreased,while anaerobic glycolysis was enhanced in patients with HBV-ACLF.These findings suggested that,to a greater extent,hepa-tocytes used the extra-mitochondrial glycolytic pathway as an energy source.Patients with HBV-ACLF had elevated levels of chemokine C-C motif ligand 2 in the liver homogenate,which stimulates peripheral monocyte infiltration into the liver.Characterization and functional analysis of macrophage subsets revealed that patients with ACLF had a high abundance of CD68^(+)HLA-DR^(+)macrophages and elevated levels of both interleukin-1βand transforming growth factor-β1 in their livers.The abundance of CD206^(+)CD163^(+)macrophages and expression of interleukin-10 decreased.The correlation analysis revealed that hepatic organic acid metabolites were closely associated with macrophage-derived cytokines/chemokines.CONCLUSION The results indicated that bioenergetic alteration driven by hypoxia and mitochondrial dysfunction affects hepatic immune and metabolic remodeling,leading to advanced HBV-ACLF.These findings highlight a new therapeutic target for improving the treatment of HBV-ACLF.

Mitochondrial dysfunction in type 2 diabetes:A neglected path to skeletal muscle atrophy

Over the course of several decades,robust research has firmly established the significance of mitochondrial pathology as a central contributor to the onset of skeletal muscle atrophy in individuals with diabetes.However,the specific intricacies governing this process remain elusive.Extensive evidence highlights that individuals with diabetes regularly confront the severe consequences of skeletal muscle degradation.Deciphering the sophisticated mechanisms at the core of this pathology requires a thorough and meticulous exploration into the nuanced factors intricately associated with mitochondrial dysfunction.

Utilizing engineered extracellular vesicles as delivery vectors in the management of ischemic stroke:a special outlook on mitochondrial delivery

Ischemic stroke is a secondary cause of mortality worldwide,imposing considerable medical and economic burdens on society.Extracellular vesicles,serving as natural nanocarriers for drug delivery,exhibit excellent biocompatibility in vivo and have significant advantages in the management of ischemic stroke.However,the uncertain distribution and rapid clearance of extracellular vesicles impede their delivery efficiency.By utilizing membrane decoration or by encapsulating therapeutic cargo within extracellular vesicles,their delivery efficacy may be greatly improved.Furthermore,previous studies have indicated that microvesicles,a subset of large-sized extracellular vesicles,can transport mitochondria to neighboring cells,thereby aiding in the restoration of mitochondrial function post-ischemic stroke.Small extracellular vesicles have also demonstrated the capability to transfer mitochondrial components,such as proteins or deoxyribonucleic acid,or their sub-components,for extracellular vesicle-based ischemic stroke therapy.In this review,we undertake a comparative analysis of the isolation techniques employed for extracellular vesicles and present an overview of the current dominant extracellular vesicle modification methodologies.Given the complex facets of treating ischemic stroke,we also delineate various extracellular vesicle modification approaches which are suited to different facets of the treatment process.Moreover,given the burgeoning interest in mitochondrial delivery,we delved into the feasibility and existing research findings on the transportation of mitochondrial fractions or intact mitochondria through small extracellular vesicles and microvesicles to offer a fresh perspective on ischemic stroke therapy.

Unlocking the future:Mitochondrial genes and neural networks in predicting ovarian cancer prognosis and immunotherapy response

BACKGROUND Mitochondrial genes are involved in tumor metabolism in ovarian cancer(OC)and affect immune cell infiltration and treatment responses.AIM To predict prognosis and immunotherapy response in patients diagnosed with OC using mitochondrial genes and neural networks.METHODS Prognosis,immunotherapy efficacy,and next-generation sequencing data of patients with OC were downloaded from The Cancer Genome Atlas and Gene Expression Omnibus.Mitochondrial genes were sourced from the MitoCarta3.0 database.The discovery cohort for model construction was created from 70% of the patients,whereas the remaining 30% constituted the validation cohort.Using the expression of mitochondrial genes as the predictor variable and based on neural network algorithm,the overall survival time and immunotherapy efficacy(complete or partial response)of patients were predicted.RESULTS In total,375 patients with OC were included to construct the prognostic model,and 26 patients were included to construct the immune efficacy model.The average area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of the prognostic model was 0.7268[95% confidence interval(CI):0.7258-0.7278]in the discovery cohort and 0.6475(95%CI:0.6466-0.6484)in the validation cohort.The average area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of the immunotherapy efficacy model was 0.9444(95%CI:0.8333-1.0000)in the discovery cohort and 0.9167(95%CI:0.6667-1.0000)in the validation cohort.CONCLUSION The application of mitochondrial genes and neural networks has the potential to predict prognosis and immunotherapy response in patients with OC,providing valuable insights into personalized treatment strategies.

Pinacidil reduces neuronal apoptosis following cerebral ischemia-reperfusion in rats through both mitochondrial and death-receptor signal pathways

Objective To investigate effect of pinacidil, an ATP sensitive potassium channel （KATP） opener, on the neuronal apoptosis and its signaling transduction mechanism following focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion in rats. Methods One hundred male Wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups： A, sham-operated group; B, ischemia-reperfusion group; C, KATe opener treatment group; and D, KATe opener and blocker treatment group. The middle cerebral artery occlusion （MCAO） model was established by using the intraluminal suture occlusion method, neuronal apoptosis was determined by TUNEL staining, and expressions of caspase-8, caspase-9 and caspase-3 mRNA were detected by in situ hybridization. Results （1） The numbers of apoptotic neurons at 12 h, 24 h, 48 h, and 72 h were significantly less in group C than in groups B and D （P 〈 0.01 or P 〈 0.05）; and there was no difference between groups B and D at all time points （P 〉 0.05）. （2） The expressions of caspase-3 mRNA and caspase-8 mRNA at all times and the expressions of caspase-9 mRNA at 12 h, 24 h, 48 h, 72 h were significantly lower in group C than in groups B and D （P 〈 0.01 or P 〈 0.05）; and there were no differences between groups B and D at all time points （P 〉 0.05）. Conclusions KATP opener can significantly decrease the neuronal apoptosis and the expressions of caspase-3, caspase-8 and caspase-9 mRNAs following cerebral ischemiareperfusion. The neuronal apoptosis may be decreased by the inhibition of both mitochondrial and death-receptor signal pathways.

不同肠内营养制剂用于2型糖尿病患者对血糖及血清UA、PA、ALB的影响

目的探究康全力、能全力与瑞能三种不同肠内营养制剂用于2型糖尿病(T2DM)患者对血糖及血清尿酸(UA)、前白蛋白(PA)、白蛋白(ALB)等的影响。方法选取2020年1月至2023年3月于涟水县人民医院重症医学科内分泌与代谢性疾病科治疗的99例T2DM患者为研究对象,按非随机临床同期对照研究及患者自愿原则分为康全力组、能全力组和瑞能组,每组各33例。三组患者分别给予康全力、能全力和瑞能三种不同肠内营养制剂治疗,均连续治疗2个月,比较糖代谢、营养指标、血脂、炎症因子水平和不良反应发生情况。结果治疗后三组糖代谢指标均显著降低,其中康全力组患者治疗后糖化血红蛋白(HbA1c)、空腹血糖(FPG)、餐后2 h血糖(2hPG)、空腹胰岛素(FINS)、胰岛素抵抗指数(HOMA-IR)与能全力组和瑞能组相比均显著降低(P<0.05);治疗后三组血清UA明显下降,PA和ALB水平明显升高(P<0.05),但组间差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);治疗后三组HDL-C均显著升高,康全力组LDL-C、TC和TG均显著降低(P<0.05),能全力组、瑞能组LDL-C、TC和TG未见显著改变(P>0.05),其中康全力组治疗后HDL-C与另外两组相比显著高,LDL-C与另外两组相比显著低,TC和TG与瑞能组相比显著低(P<0.05);治疗后三组IL-6、CRP水平与治疗前相比均显著降低(P<0.05),治疗后康全力组、能全力组IL-6和CRP水平与瑞能组相比显著低(P<0.05);治疗后康全力组、能全力组和瑞能组的不良反应发生总概率为12.12%、21.21%和15.15%,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论康全力在调节糖脂代谢、缓解炎症反应方面效果较其他肠内营养制剂更突出。

半固体培养法制备非洲猪瘟病毒pA104R蛋白的单克隆抗体

为了快速、高效制备非洲猪瘟病毒(ASFV)单克隆抗体,本研究通过大肠杆菌系统表达并纯化了ASFV重组蛋白pA104R。以ASFV重组蛋白pA104R为抗原,分别比较了CpG ODN联合氢氧化铝佐剂和常规弗氏佐剂两种免疫策略,并重点比较半固体培养法和常规有限稀释法来制备ASFV pA104R单克隆抗体的效率。结果显示,本研究获得了相对分子质量为3.5×104的ASFV重组可溶性蛋白pA104R,通过其与CpG ODN联合氢氧化铝佐剂免疫小鼠,在第21 d即可达到融合要求,本试验方法(重组蛋白pA104R与CpG ODN联合氢氧化铝佐剂免疫)较重组蛋白pA104R与常规弗氏佐剂免疫节省14 d时间。通过半固体培养法筛选单克隆的试验周期比有限稀释法缩短28 d,并减少了亚克隆的工作量。半固体培养法获得5株阳性杂交瘤细胞,挑选效价较高的3株(9A4、9H6、11F5)进行鉴定,重链均为IgG,轻链均为KAPPA。纯化后的3株单克隆抗体针对pA104蛋白和全病毒蛋白质的效价分别达1∶160000~1∶320000和1∶200~1∶400。本研究优选了CpG ODN联合氢氧化铝佐剂结合半固体培养法筛选pA104R的单克隆抗体,为单克隆抗体制备提供了快速高效的新策略。

抗生素溶杆菌中PAS-LuxR家族转录因子正向调控吩嗪类抗菌物质myxin的生物合成

溶杆菌Lysobacter是一类具有生防潜力的革兰氏阴性细菌。氮氧化吩嗪myxin是从抗生素溶杆菌Lysobacter antibioticus OH13中分离鉴定到的一种对病原细菌、真菌、卵菌等均具有较强拮抗活性的抗菌物质。我们已对myxin的生物合成机制进行了解析,但其生物合成的调控因子还鲜有报道。本研究在myxin生物合成基因簇上游鉴定到PAS-LuxR家族调控因子编码基因LaPhzR,LaPhzR敲除突变体丧失了产生myxin等吩嗪物质的能力,也丧失了对水稻条斑病菌RS105的拮抗能力,且myxin合成基因与解毒基因LaPhzX均不能表达。这些结果表明LaPhzR正向调控myxin的生物合成,且对myxin的生物合成是必需的。当在野生型菌株中过表达LaPhzR,myxin产量可提高1.6倍,这对myxin的开发应用具有重要意义。

补肾健脾活血方调控Apaf-1/CHOP-Caspase-9/Bcl-2通路抑制成骨细胞氧化应激

目的探讨补肾健脾活血方对减轻大鼠成骨细胞氧化应激损伤和调控线粒体介导的细胞凋亡的机制。方法提取大鼠原代成骨细胞,通过CCK8实验检测补肾健脾活血方干预下对成骨细胞增殖活性的影响、碱性磷酸酶(alkaline phosphatase,ALP)染色检测成骨细胞ALP活性、茜素红染色检测成骨细胞的矿化情况、实时定量PCR检测Apaf-1和CHOP基因的mRNA表达、蛋白质印迹检测Caspase-9和Bcl-2蛋白表达量。结果CKK8实验和碱性磷酸酶染色表明氧化应激损伤的大鼠成骨细胞增殖活性显著降低,成骨分化受抑制,同时Apaf-1和CHOP的mRNA表达以及Caspase-9的蛋白表达明显增加(P≤0.01),Bcl-2蛋白表达则显著减少(P≤0.01);经补肾健脾活血方干预后,成骨细胞增殖活性得到明显的增强、成骨分化增加,Apaf-1和CHOP的mRNA及Caspase-9的蛋白表达均显著减少(P<0.05),而Bcl-2的蛋白表达则显著升高(P≤0.0001)。结论补肾健脾活血方可以促进成骨细胞增殖和成骨分化,显著降低Apaf-1和CHOP的mRNA及Caspase-9的蛋白表达,升高Bcl-2的蛋白表达量。补肾健脾活血方在减轻成骨细胞的氧化应激损伤和调控线粒体介导的细胞凋亡中起着重要作用。

帕金森病患者血清NPASDP-4,MBP水平表达与认知功能障碍及严重程度的诊断价值研究

目的探讨帕金森病患者血清神经元PAS结构域蛋白4(neuronal Per-Arnt-Sim domain protein 4,NPASDP-4)、髓鞘碱性蛋白(myelin basic protein,MBP)水平表达与认知功能障碍(cognitive impairment,CI)及严重程度的诊断价值研究。方法选取中国人民解放军联勤保障部队第九〇九医院收治的138例帕金森病患者为帕金森病组,同期该院体检中心的健康体检者69例为健康对照组,并根据是否发生CI以及其严重程度进一步将帕金森病组患者分为认知功能正常组(n=55)、轻度CI组(n=51)和痴呆组(n=32)。收集受试者一般资料;ELISA法检测血清NPASDP-4和MBP水平;相关性分析采用Spearman等级相关或Pearson线性相关;诊断价值分析采用ROC曲线;影响因素分析采用多因素Logistic回归。结果与健康对照组比较,帕金森病组血清NPASDP-4(6.75±0.48ng/ml vs2.38±0.31ng/ml),MBP(8.34±0.65μg/L vs 3.54±0.42μg/L)水平升高,差异具有统计学意义(t=68.751,55.761,均P<0.05)。认知功能正常组、轻度CI组、痴呆组H-Y分期比较,差异有统计学意义(χ2=7.788,P<0.05)。UPDRS-Ⅲ评分与认知功能正常组(41.95±10.36分)比较,轻度CI组(47.92±11.63分)、痴呆组(50.78±13.69分)评分升高,差异具有统计学意义(H=6.672,均P<0.05)。认知功能正常组、轻度CI组、痴呆组病程(4.28±0.54,4.71±0.58和5.16±0.63年)及血清NPASDP-4(5.89±0.40,6.83±0.55和8.12±0.54ng/ml),MBP(6.65±0.56,8.94±0.69和10.27±0.70μg/L)水平依次显著升高(H=24.114,207.950,355.594,均P<0.05),MMSE评分(28.47±0.94,24.51±1.35和17.09±2.57分)、MoCA评分(27.45±1.03,20.18±1.92和11.75±2.53分)、GPCOG总分(13.47±0.69,10.25±1.04和8.97±0.82分)依次显著降低(H=515.005,775.933,327.584,均P<0.05),差异具有统计学意义。帕金森病患者血清NPASDP-4,MBP水平均与病程(r=0.316,0.358)、H-Y分期(r=0.345,0.384)、UPDRS-Ⅲ评分(r=0.371,0.396)呈显著正相关(P<0.05),与MMSE评分(r=-0.468,-0.517)、MoCA评分(r=-0.504,-0.569)、GPCOG总分(r=-0.527,-0.538)呈显著负相关(均P<0.05)。血清NPASDP-4,MBP水平及二者联合诊断帕金森病患者CI的曲线下面积(AUC)分别为0.850,0.930和0.960,诊断帕金森病患者CI严重程度的AUC分别为0.866,0.803和0.933。H-Y分期中期[OR(95%CI):4.725(1.742~12.814)],H-Y分期晚期[OR(95%CI):5.083(1.919~13.464)]、UPDRS-Ⅲ评分[OR(95%CI):3.257(1.464~7.246)]、NPASDP-4[OR(95%CI):5.324(1.516~18.701)]和MBP[OR(95%CI):5.769(2.459~13.533)]是帕金森病患者CI的影响因素(均P<0.05);NPASDP-4[OR(95%CI):4.768(2.382~9.543)],MBP[OR(95%CI):5.846(3.141~10.882)]是帕金森病患者CI严重程度的影响因素(均P<0.05)。结论帕金森病患者血清NPASDP-4和MBP呈高水平,且均与CI及其严重程度密切相关,可能具有一定的临床诊断价值。

Galangin induces apoptosis of hepatocellular carcinoma cells via the mitochondrial pathway

AIM:To investigate the mechanism by which galangin,a polyphenolic compound derived from medicinal herbs,induces apoptosis of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC) cells.METHODS:The 3-(4,5-Dimethyl-thiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl-tetrazolium bromide assay was used to measure cell viability.Apoptosis was evaluated by in situ uptake of propidium iodide and Hoechst 33258 and was then detected by fluorescence microscopy.Protein expressions were detected by Western blotting.To confirm the apoptotic pathway mediated by galangin,cells were transfected by bcl-2 gene to overexpress Bcl-2 or siRNA to down-regulate Bcl-2 expression.RESULTS:Galangin(46.25-370.0 μmol/L) exerted an anti-proliferative effect,induced apoptosis,and decreased mitochondrial membrane potential in a dose and time-dependent manner.Treatment with galangin induced apoptosis by translocating the pro-apoptotic protein Bax to the mitochondria,which released apoptosis-inducing factor and cytochrome c into the cytosol.Overexpression of Bcl-2 attenuated galangin-induced HepG2 cell apoptosis,while decreasing Bcl-2 expression enhanced galangin-induced cell apoptosis.CONCLUSION:Our data suggests that galangin mediates apoptosis through a mitochondrial pathway,and may be a potential chemotherapeutic drug for the treatment of HCC.

桂陈宣化汤联合t-PA溶栓对缺血性脑卒中患者血液流变学指标及神经营养因子影响

目的 观察桂陈宣化汤联合组织型纤溶酶原激活剂(t-PA)溶栓对缺血性脑卒中患者血液流变学指标及神经营养因子影响。方法 选择94例缺血性脑卒中患者,采用随机数字表法分为研究组与对照组各47例。对照组给予t-PA溶栓治疗,研究组在此基础上给予桂陈宣化汤,两组均连续治疗14 d。分别于治疗前后采用超声诊断仪检测脑平均血流速度(MBF)、平均血流量(CBF)、动态阻抗(DR)水平;采用血细胞分析仪检测全血黏度、血浆黏度、红细胞比容;采用ELISA法检测神经元特异性烯醇化酶(NSE)、神经营养因子(NTF)、神经生长因子(NGF)水平;采用脑卒中量表(NIHSS)、改良Rankin量表(MRS)评估患者脑卒中症状,评价临床疗效。结果 研究组总有效率为95.74%,高于对照组的80.85%(P <0.05)。治疗后,研究组MBF、CBF水平高于对照组(P <0.05),DR水平低于对照组(P <0.05);全血黏度、血浆黏度、红细胞比容低于对照组(P <0.05);NTF、NGF水平高于对照组(P <0.05),NSE水平低于对照组(P <0.05);NIHSS、MRS水平低于对照组(P <0.05)。结论 桂陈宣化汤联合t-PA溶栓治疗缺血性脑卒中患者疗效显著,能改善脑血流动力学、血液流变学指标水平,提高神经营养因子水平并缓解神经炎症,改善卒中症状。

不同尺寸石墨烯增强PA66纤维的效果分析

为提高PA66的力学性能,以石墨烯(GN)为基础填料,十二烷基苯磺酸钠(SDBS)作为表面活性剂,将GN均匀分散在SDBS的水溶液中,利用超声波粉碎技术,分别获得大尺寸(LGN)、中尺寸(MGN)、小尺寸(SGN)的GN,然后用熔融共混法制备出不同尺寸以及不同添加量的GN改性PA66,并对其性能进行了表征。研究结果表明:对于添加不同尺寸的GN,质量分数0.1%的SGN加入时,改性纤维的断裂强度提高至6.34 cN/dtex,较纯PA66提高了12.8%。同时SGN改性PA66的相对结晶度提升最大,为40.2%,相较于纯PA66提高了19.6%;对于不同添加量的SGN,SGN质量分数为0.1%时,改性纤维的断裂强度达到最大,力学性能提升最大。SGN的加入有利于异相成核,结晶速度相对加快。SGN改性PA66的最大分解速率温度为421.7℃,较纯PA66提高了9℃左右,说明SGN与PA66基体间发生了界面相互作用,具有热失重的延缓效果,加入SGN后PA66不易发生热分解。认为:添加一定量SGN能够更好提升PA66的各项性能。

化痰通遂汤联合督脉三针对脑卒中后吞咽障碍患者脂质过氧化及血清NPAS4、PARK7的影响

目的探讨化痰通遂汤联合督脉三针对脑卒中后吞咽障碍对患者脂质过氧化及血清NPAS4、PARK7的影响。方法研究将前瞻性选取2020年3月—2022年4月在医院诊疗的86例脑卒中后吞咽障碍患者为受试对象,根据数字表法将其分成试验组与对照组,各43例,对照组予以化痰通遂汤治疗,试验组予以化痰通遂汤治疗的同时采用督脉三针治疗,密切观察并对比两组研究对象的疗效,治疗前后的氧化应激和脂质过氧化指标,血清NPAS4、PARK7水平,NIHSS评分、FMA评分、SSA评分及SIS评分。结果应用化痰通遂汤联合督脉三针治疗后的试验组疗效明显高于单纯应用化痰通遂汤治疗的对照组(P<0.05);治疗后两组患者的SOD、iso-PGs指标较治疗前均上升(P<0.05),且试验组SOD指标高于对照组(P<0.05),但试验组iso-PGs指标较治疗前无明显差异(P>0.05),且试验组低于对照组(P<0.05),MDA指标治疗较治疗前显著下降(P<0.05),且试验组低于对照组(P<0.05);治疗前两组的NIHSS评分、SSA评分、FMA评分及SIS评分均无显著性差异(P>0.05),治疗后试验组患者的FMA评分及SIS评分均显著高于对照组(P<0.05),而NIHSS评分、SSA评分显著低于对照组(P<0.05);治疗前两组血清NPAS4、PARK7水平较治疗前均无显著性差异(P>0.05),且试验组患者血清NPAS4、PARK7水平均显著低于对照组(P<0.05)。结论应用化痰通遂汤联合督脉三针治疗脑卒中后吞咽障碍,效果极佳,联用能够改善氧化应激以及脂质过氧化指标,降低血清NPAS4、PARK7水平,提高患者生存水平,安全可靠,临床应用前景较为宽阔。

聚酰胺(PA6)液相增粘反应技术的研究与开发

聚酰胺(PA6)作为重要的工程塑料之一,由于具有拉伸强度高、弹性模量大、耐磨损、自润滑和耐高温等特性,因此在汽车工业、电子行业、机械设备、海洋工程等行业得到广泛应用。本文主要针对聚酰胺(PA6)通过水解开环及固相增粘技术工艺存在反应效率低,工艺流程长,能耗高、分子量分布不均匀等缺点,通过PA6液相增粘反应技术小试试验研究,研究不同温度、停留时间及真空度下等条件下的增粘效果,其主要流程是缩聚反应完成之后的熔融物料直接进入液相增粘反应器中,通过双轴同向差速叶片连续搅拌不断的进行表面更新,同时低聚物、溶剂等小分子在更新表面溢出并被外部负压系统带走,完成增粘反应。聚酰胺(PA6)液相增粘反应技能耗显著降低,产品质量稳定,产品综合竞争力显著提高。