Parkinson's disease is primarily caused by the loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra compacta.Ferroptosis,a novel form of regulated cell death characterized by iron accumulation and lipid peroxidati...Parkinson's disease is primarily caused by the loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra compacta.Ferroptosis,a novel form of regulated cell death characterized by iron accumulation and lipid peroxidation,plays a vital role in the death of dopaminergic neurons.However,the molecular mechanisms underlying ferroptosis in dopaminergic neurons have not yet been completely elucidated.NADPH oxidase 4 is related to oxidative stress,however,whether it regulates dopaminergic neuronal ferroptosis remains unknown.The aim of this study was to determine whether NADPH oxidase 4 is involved in dopaminergic neuronal ferroptosis,and if so,by what mechanism.We found that the transcriptional regulator activating transcription factor 3 increased NADPH oxidase 4 expression in dopaminergic neurons and astrocytes in an 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6 tetrahydropyridine-induced Parkinson's disease model.NADPH oxidase 4 inhibition improved the behavioral impairments observed in the Parkinson's disease model animals and reduced the death of dopaminergic neurons.Moreover,NADPH oxidase 4 inhibition reduced lipid peroxidation and iron accumulation in the substantia nigra of the Parkinson's disease model animals.Mechanistically,we found that NADPH oxidase 4 interacted with activated protein kinase Cαto prevent ferroptosis of dopaminergic neurons.Furthermore,by lowering the astrocytic lipocalin-2 expression,NADPH oxidase 4 inhibition reduced 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6 tetrahydropyridine-induced neuroinflammation.These findings demonstrate that NADPH oxidase 4 promotes ferroptosis of dopaminergic neurons and neuroinflammation,which contribute to dopaminergic neuron death,suggesting that NADPH oxidase 4 is a possible therapeutic target for Parkinson's disease.展开更多
目的基于RAS同源基因家族成员相关激酶(ROCK)/烟酰胺腺嘌呤二核苷酸磷酸氧化酶(NOX)4信号通路探究刺芒柄花素对2型糖尿病大鼠内质网应激损伤及肾功能的影响。方法SPF级健康8周龄雄性C57BL/6大鼠60只,随机分为5组,各12只,健康组、模型组...目的基于RAS同源基因家族成员相关激酶(ROCK)/烟酰胺腺嘌呤二核苷酸磷酸氧化酶(NOX)4信号通路探究刺芒柄花素对2型糖尿病大鼠内质网应激损伤及肾功能的影响。方法SPF级健康8周龄雄性C57BL/6大鼠60只,随机分为5组,各12只,健康组、模型组、刺芒柄花素低、中、高组,除健康组外均建立2型糖尿病大鼠模型,刺芒柄花素低组、刺芒柄花素中组、刺芒柄花素高组分别给予20、40、100 mg/kg刺芒柄花素灌胃,其余组别灌胃等体积生理盐水。采用自动生化分析仪测定肾功能指标。苏木素-伊红(HE)染色与Masson染色观察大鼠肾组织病形态。TUNEL检测肾小管上皮细胞凋亡。免疫组化检测RAS同源基因家族成员(Rho)A、NOX4、ROCK阳性表达。Western印迹检测内质网应激相关蛋白表达。结果HE染色结果显示:健康组肾脏组织结构正常;模型组肾小球有一定程度萎缩,组织结构排列不均匀,并且有肿胀、脱落现象、还存在空泡样变性、鲍曼囊腔扩,而经过刺芒柄花素干预后,上述情况有所改善,且呈现出明显的剂量依赖性。Masson染色结果显示:健康组肾组织正常;模型组肾小球、肾小管基底膜增厚,产生空泡样病变,肾间质胶原纤维沉积明显;在经过刺芒柄花素干预后上述状况明显改善,且呈现出明显的剂量依赖性。健康组24 h MAU、SCr、BUN、细胞凋亡率、RhoA、NOX4、ROCL、eIF2α、GRP78水平显著低于模型组(P<0.05)。模型组24 h MAU、SCr、BUN、细胞凋亡率、RhoA、NOX4、ROCL、eIF2α、GRP78水平显著高于刺芒柄花素低组(P<0.05)。刺芒柄花素低组24 h MAU、SCr、BUN、细胞凋亡率、RhoA、NOX4、ROCL、eIF2α、GRP78水平显著高于刺芒柄花素中组(P<0.05)。刺芒柄花素中组24 h MAU、SCr、BUN、细胞凋亡率、RhoA、NOX4、ROCL、eIF2α、GRP78水平显著高于刺芒柄花素高组(P<0.05)。结论刺芒柄花素可能是通过调控Rho/ROCK/NOX4信号通路抑制了2型糖尿病大鼠内质网应激,改善肾功能,对肾脏起保护作用。展开更多
【目的】探讨NOX4信号通路在胰高血糖素样肽-1(GLP-1)拮抗糖基化终末产物(AGE)诱导的内皮细胞氧化损伤的作用机制。【方法】实验组分为对照组、AGE组、AGE+GLP-1组、AGE+NOX4 si RNA组及AGE+阴性si RNA组,RTPCR检测NOX4 m RNA表达,Weste...【目的】探讨NOX4信号通路在胰高血糖素样肽-1(GLP-1)拮抗糖基化终末产物(AGE)诱导的内皮细胞氧化损伤的作用机制。【方法】实验组分为对照组、AGE组、AGE+GLP-1组、AGE+NOX4 si RNA组及AGE+阴性si RNA组,RTPCR检测NOX4 m RNA表达,Western Blotting技术检测NOX4蛋白表达情况,流式细胞仪检测细胞凋亡率、ROS生成水平。【结果】与对照组相比,AGE可诱导细胞NOX4蛋白表达(P=0.001)及NOX4 m RNA表达(P<0.05)明显增高;加入GLP-1后,增高的NOX4蛋白(P=0.003)及NOX4 m RNA(P<0.05)明显下降。与AGE组相比,NOX4 si RNA可抑制AGE诱导的ROS生成(P=0.011)、细胞凋亡(P<0.05);阴性si RNA对AGE诱导的ROS生成(P=0.958)、细胞凋亡(P=0.169)无明显影响。【结论】GLP-1至少部分通过抑制NOX4蛋白表达拮抗AGE诱导的人脐静脉内皮细胞氧化损伤。展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,Nos.82271444(to JP),82271268(to BZ),and 82001346(to YL)the National Key Research and Development Program of China,No.2022YFE0210100(to BZ)。
文摘Parkinson's disease is primarily caused by the loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra compacta.Ferroptosis,a novel form of regulated cell death characterized by iron accumulation and lipid peroxidation,plays a vital role in the death of dopaminergic neurons.However,the molecular mechanisms underlying ferroptosis in dopaminergic neurons have not yet been completely elucidated.NADPH oxidase 4 is related to oxidative stress,however,whether it regulates dopaminergic neuronal ferroptosis remains unknown.The aim of this study was to determine whether NADPH oxidase 4 is involved in dopaminergic neuronal ferroptosis,and if so,by what mechanism.We found that the transcriptional regulator activating transcription factor 3 increased NADPH oxidase 4 expression in dopaminergic neurons and astrocytes in an 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6 tetrahydropyridine-induced Parkinson's disease model.NADPH oxidase 4 inhibition improved the behavioral impairments observed in the Parkinson's disease model animals and reduced the death of dopaminergic neurons.Moreover,NADPH oxidase 4 inhibition reduced lipid peroxidation and iron accumulation in the substantia nigra of the Parkinson's disease model animals.Mechanistically,we found that NADPH oxidase 4 interacted with activated protein kinase Cαto prevent ferroptosis of dopaminergic neurons.Furthermore,by lowering the astrocytic lipocalin-2 expression,NADPH oxidase 4 inhibition reduced 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6 tetrahydropyridine-induced neuroinflammation.These findings demonstrate that NADPH oxidase 4 promotes ferroptosis of dopaminergic neurons and neuroinflammation,which contribute to dopaminergic neuron death,suggesting that NADPH oxidase 4 is a possible therapeutic target for Parkinson's disease.
文摘目的基于RAS同源基因家族成员相关激酶(ROCK)/烟酰胺腺嘌呤二核苷酸磷酸氧化酶(NOX)4信号通路探究刺芒柄花素对2型糖尿病大鼠内质网应激损伤及肾功能的影响。方法SPF级健康8周龄雄性C57BL/6大鼠60只,随机分为5组,各12只,健康组、模型组、刺芒柄花素低、中、高组,除健康组外均建立2型糖尿病大鼠模型,刺芒柄花素低组、刺芒柄花素中组、刺芒柄花素高组分别给予20、40、100 mg/kg刺芒柄花素灌胃,其余组别灌胃等体积生理盐水。采用自动生化分析仪测定肾功能指标。苏木素-伊红(HE)染色与Masson染色观察大鼠肾组织病形态。TUNEL检测肾小管上皮细胞凋亡。免疫组化检测RAS同源基因家族成员(Rho)A、NOX4、ROCK阳性表达。Western印迹检测内质网应激相关蛋白表达。结果HE染色结果显示:健康组肾脏组织结构正常;模型组肾小球有一定程度萎缩,组织结构排列不均匀,并且有肿胀、脱落现象、还存在空泡样变性、鲍曼囊腔扩,而经过刺芒柄花素干预后,上述情况有所改善,且呈现出明显的剂量依赖性。Masson染色结果显示:健康组肾组织正常;模型组肾小球、肾小管基底膜增厚,产生空泡样病变,肾间质胶原纤维沉积明显;在经过刺芒柄花素干预后上述状况明显改善,且呈现出明显的剂量依赖性。健康组24 h MAU、SCr、BUN、细胞凋亡率、RhoA、NOX4、ROCL、eIF2α、GRP78水平显著低于模型组(P<0.05)。模型组24 h MAU、SCr、BUN、细胞凋亡率、RhoA、NOX4、ROCL、eIF2α、GRP78水平显著高于刺芒柄花素低组(P<0.05)。刺芒柄花素低组24 h MAU、SCr、BUN、细胞凋亡率、RhoA、NOX4、ROCL、eIF2α、GRP78水平显著高于刺芒柄花素中组(P<0.05)。刺芒柄花素中组24 h MAU、SCr、BUN、细胞凋亡率、RhoA、NOX4、ROCL、eIF2α、GRP78水平显著高于刺芒柄花素高组(P<0.05)。结论刺芒柄花素可能是通过调控Rho/ROCK/NOX4信号通路抑制了2型糖尿病大鼠内质网应激,改善肾功能,对肾脏起保护作用。
文摘【目的】探讨NOX4信号通路在胰高血糖素样肽-1(GLP-1)拮抗糖基化终末产物(AGE)诱导的内皮细胞氧化损伤的作用机制。【方法】实验组分为对照组、AGE组、AGE+GLP-1组、AGE+NOX4 si RNA组及AGE+阴性si RNA组,RTPCR检测NOX4 m RNA表达,Western Blotting技术检测NOX4蛋白表达情况,流式细胞仪检测细胞凋亡率、ROS生成水平。【结果】与对照组相比,AGE可诱导细胞NOX4蛋白表达(P=0.001)及NOX4 m RNA表达(P<0.05)明显增高;加入GLP-1后,增高的NOX4蛋白(P=0.003)及NOX4 m RNA(P<0.05)明显下降。与AGE组相比,NOX4 si RNA可抑制AGE诱导的ROS生成(P=0.011)、细胞凋亡(P<0.05);阴性si RNA对AGE诱导的ROS生成(P=0.958)、细胞凋亡(P=0.169)无明显影响。【结论】GLP-1至少部分通过抑制NOX4蛋白表达拮抗AGE诱导的人脐静脉内皮细胞氧化损伤。
