Death-associated protein kinase 1 is associated with cognitive dysfunction in major depressive disorder

We previously showed that death-associated protein kinase 1(DAPK1)expression is increased in hippocampal tissue in a mouse model of major depressive disorde and is related to cognitive dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease.In addition,depression is a risk factor for developing Alzheimer's disease,as well as an early clinical manifestation of Alzheimer's disease.Meanwhile,cognitive dysfunction is a distinctive feature of major depressive disorder.Therefore,DAPK1 may be related to cognitive dysfunction in major depressive disorder.In this study,we established a mouse model of major depressive disorder by housing mice individually and exposing them to chronic,mild,unpredictable stressors.We found that DAPK1 and tau protein levels were increased in the hippocampal CA3 area,and tau was hyperphosphorylated at Thr231,Ser262,and Ser396 in these mice.Furthermore,DAPK1 shifted from axonal expression to overexpression on the cell membrane.Exercise and treatment with the antidepressant drug citalopram decreased DAPK1 expression and tau protein phosphorylation in hippocampal tissue and improved both depressive symptoms and cognitive dysfunction.These results indicate that DAPK1 may be a potential reason and therapeutic target of cognitive dysfunction in major depressive disorder.

Low Selenium and Low Protein Exacerbate Myocardial Damage in Keshan Disease by Affecting the PINK1/Parkin-mediated Mitochondrial Autophagy Pathway

Objective Keshan disease(KD)is a myocardial mitochondrial disease closely related to insufficient selenium(Se)and protein intake.PTEN induced putative kinase 1(PINK1)/Parkin mediated mitochondrial autophagy regulates various physiological and pathological processes in the body.This study aimed to elucidate the relationship between PINK1/Parkin-regulated mitochondrial autophagy and KD-related myocardial injury.Methods A low Se and low protein animal model was established.One hundred Wistar rats were randomly divided into 5 groups(control group,low Se group,low protein group,low Se+low protein group,and corn from KD area group).The JC-1 method was used to detect the mitochondrial membrane potential(MMP).ELISA was used to detect serum creatine kinase MB(CK-MB),cardiac troponin I(cTnI),and mitochondrial-glutamicoxalacetic transaminase(M-GOT)levels.RT-PCR and Western blot analysis were used to detect the expression of PINK1,Parkin,sequestome 1(P62),and microtubule-associated proteins1A/1B light chain 3B(MAP1LC3B).Results The MMP was significantly decreased and the activity of CK-MB,cTnI,and M-GOT significantly increased in each experimental group(low Se group,low protein group,low Se+low protein group and corn from KD area group)compared with the control group(P<0.05 for all).The mRNA and protein expression levels of PINK1,Parkin and MAP1LC3B were profoundly increased,and those of P62 markedly decreased in the experimental groups compared with the control group(P<0.05 for all).Conclusion Low Se and low protein levels exacerbate myocardial damage in KD by affecting the PINK1/Parkin-mediated mitochondrial autophagy pathway.

Overexpression of mitogen-activated protein kinase phosphatase-1 in endothelial cells reduces blood-brain barrier injury in a mouse model of ischemic stroke

Ischemic stroke can cause blood-brain barrier(BBB)injury,which worsens brain damage induced by stroke.Abnormal expression of tight junction proteins in endothelial cells(ECs)can increase intracellular space and BBB leakage.Selective inhibition of mitogen-activated protein kinase,the negative regulatory substrate of mitogen-activated protein kinase phosphatase(MKP)-1,improves tight junction protein function in ECs,and genetic deletion of MKP-1 aggravates ischemic brain injury.However,whether the latter affects BBB integrity,and the cell type-specific mechanism underlying this process,remain unclear.In this study,we established an adult male mouse model of ischemic stroke by occluding the middle cerebral artery for 60 minutes and overexpressed MKP-1 in ECs on the injured side via lentiviral transfection before stroke.We found that overexpression of MKP-1 in ECs reduced infarct volume,reduced the level of inflammatory factors interleukin-1β,interleukin-6,and chemokine C-C motif ligand-2,inhibited vascular injury,and promoted the recovery of sensorimotor and memory/cognitive function.Overexpression of MKP-1 in ECs also inhibited the activation of cerebral ischemia-induced extracellular signal-regulated kinase(ERK)1/2 and the downregulation of occludin expression.Finally,to investigate the mechanism by which MKP-1 exerted these functions in ECs,we established an ischemic stroke model in vitro by depriving the primary endothelial cell of oxygen and glucose,and pharmacologically inhibited the activity of MKP-1 and ERK1/2.Our findings suggest that MKP-1 inhibition aggravates oxygen and glucose deprivation-induced cell death,cell monolayer leakage,and downregulation of occludin expression,and that inhibiting ERK1/2 can reverse these effects.In addition,co-inhibition of MKP-1 and ERK1/2 exhibited similar effects to inhibition of ERK1/2.These findings suggest that overexpression of MKP-1 in ECs can prevent ischemia-induced occludin downregulation and cell death via deactivating ERK1/2,thereby protecting the integrity of BBB,alleviating brain injury,and improving post-stroke prognosis.

MicroRNA-298 determines the radio-resistance of colorectal cancer cells by directly targeting human dual-specificity tyrosine(Y)-regulated kinase 1A

BACKGROUND Radiotherapy stands as a promising therapeutic modality for colorectal cancer(CRC);yet,the formidable challenge posed by radio-resistance significantly undermines its efficacy in achieving CRC remission.AIM To elucidate the role played by microRNA-298(miR-298)in CRC radio-resistance.METHODS To establish a radio-resistant CRC cell line,HT-29 cells underwent exposure to 5 gray ionizing radiation that was followed by a 7-d recovery period.The quantification of miR-298 levels within CRC cells was conducted through quantitative RT-PCR,and protein expression determination was realized through Western blotting.Cell viability was assessed by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay and proliferation by clonogenic assay.Radio-induced apoptosis was discerned through flow cytometry analysis.RESULTS We observed a marked upregulation of miR-298 in radio-resistant CRC cells.MiR-298 emerged as a key determinant of cell survival following radiation exposure,as its overexpression led to a notable reduction in radiation-induced apoptosis.Intriguingly,miR-298 expression exhibited a strong correlation with CRC cell viability.Further investigation unveiled human dual-specificity tyrosine(Y)-regulated kinase 1A(DYRK1A)as miR-298’s direct target.CONCLUSION Taken together,our findings underline the role played by miR-298 in bolstering radio-resistance in CRC cells by means of DYRK1A downregulation,thereby positioning miR-298 as a promising candidate for mitigating radioresistance in CRC.

Diabetes and high-glucose could upregulate the expression of receptor for activated C kinase 1 in retina

BACKGROUND Diabetic retinopathy(DR)is a major ocular complication of diabetes mellitus,leading to visual impairment.Retinal pigment epithelium(RPE)injury is a key component of the outer blood retinal barrier,and its damage is an important indicator of DR.Receptor for activated C kinase 1(RACK1)activates protein kinase C-ε(PKC-ε)to promote the generation of reactive oxygen species(ROS)in RPE cells,leading to apoptosis.Therefore,we hypothesize that the activation of RACK1 under hypoxic/high-glucose conditions may promote RPE cell apoptosis by modulating PKC-ε/ROS,thereby disrupting the barrier effect of the outer blood retinal barrier and contributing to the progression of DR.AIM To investigate the role and associated underlying mechanisms of RACK1 in the development of early DR.METHODS In this study,Sprague-Dawley rats and adult RPE cell line-19(ARPE-19)cells were used as in vivo and in vitro models,respectively,to explore the role of RACK1 in mediating PKC-εin early DR.Furthermore,the impact of RACK1 on apoptosis and barrier function of RPE cells was also investigated in the former model.RESULTS Streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats showed increased apoptosis and upregulated expression of RACK1 and PKC-εproteins in RPE cells following a prolonged modeling.Similarly,ARPE-19 cells exposed to high glucose and hypoxia displayed elevated mRNA and protein levels of RACK1 and PKC-ε,accompanied by an increases in ROS production,apoptosis rate,and monolayer permeability.However,silencing RACK1 significantly downregulated the expression of PKC-εand ROS,reduced cell apoptosis and permeability,and protected barrier function.CONCLUSION RACK1 plays a significant role in the development of early DR and might serve as a potential therapeutic target for DR by regulating RPE apoptosis and barrier function.

Suppressing high mobility group box-1 release alleviates morphine tolerance via the adenosine5'-monophosphate-activated protein kinase/heme oxygenase-1 pathway

Opioids,such as morphine,are the most potent drugs used to treat pain.Long-term use results in high tolerance to morphine.High mobility group box-1(HMGB1) has been shown to participate in neuropathic or inflammatory pain,but its role in morphine tolerance is unclear.In this study,we established rat and mouse models of morphine tolerance by intrathecal injection of morphine for 7 consecutive days.We found that morphine induced rat spinal cord neurons to release a large amount of HMGB1.HMGB1 regulated nuclear factor κB p65 phosphorylation and interleukin-1β production by increasing Toll-like receptor 4receptor expression in microglia,thereby inducing morphine tolerance.Glycyrrhizin,an HMGB1 inhibito r,markedly attenuated chronic morphine tole rance in the mouse model.Finally,compound C(adenosine 5’-monophosphate-activated protein kinase inhibitor) and zinc protoporphyrin(heme oxygenase-1 inhibitor)alleviated the morphine-induced release of HMGB1 and reduced nuclear factor κB p65 phosphorylation and interleukin-1β production in a mouse model of morphine tolerance and an SH-SY5Y cell model of morphine tole rance,and alleviated morphine tolerance in the mouse model.These findings suggest that morphine induces HMGB1 release via the adenosine 5’-monophosphate-activated protein kinase/heme oxygenase-1 signaling pathway,and that inhibiting this signaling pathway can effectively reduce morphine tole rance.

Deleted in liver cancer 1 suppresses the growth of prostate cancer cells through inhibiting Rho-associated protein kinase pathway

Objective:Deleted in liver cancer 1(DLC1)is a GTPase-activating protein that is reported as a suppressor in certain human cancers.However,the detailed biological function of DLC1 is still unclear in human prostate cancer(PCa).In the present study,we aimed to explore the function of DLC1 in PCa cells.Methods:Silencing and overexpression of DLC1 were induced in an androgen-sensitive PCa cell line(LNCaP)using RNA interference and lentiviral vector transduction.The Cell Counting Kit-8 assay was performed to determine cell proliferation.The cell cycle was examined by performing a propidium iodide staining assay.Results:Our results indicated that DLC1 overexpression markedly suppressed the proliferation and cell cycle progression of LNCaP cells.Moreover,DLC1 expression was negatively correlated with Rho-associated protein kinase(ROCK)expression in LNCaP cells.Importantly,this study showed that the ROCK inhibitor Y27632 restored the function of DLC1 in LNCaP cells and reduced the tumorigenicity of LNCaP cells in vivo.Conclusion:Our results indicated that DLC1 overexpression markedly suppressed the proliferation and cell cycle progression of PCa cells and negatively correlated with ROCK expression in PCa cells and tissue.

Correlation between receptor-interacting protein 140 expression and directed differentiation of human embryonic stem cells into neural stem cells

Overexpression of receptor-interacting protein 140（RIP140） promotes neuronal differentiation of N2 a cells via extracellular regulated kinase 1/2（ERK1/2） signaling.However,involvement of RIP140 in human neural differentiation remains unclear.We found both RIP140 and ERK1/2 expression increased during neural differentiation of H1 human embryonic stem cells.Moreover,RIP140 negatively correlated with stem cell markers Oct4 and Sox2 during early stages of neural differentiation,and positively correlated with the neural stem cell marker Nestin during later stages.Thus,ERK1/2 signaling may provide the molecular mechanism by which RIP140 takes part in neural differentiation to eventually affect the number of neurons produced.

白藜芦醇通过调节SIRT1/AMPK信号通路介导自噬反应对膝关节骨性关节炎大鼠细胞凋亡的影响

目的:从沉默信息调节因子1(SIRT1)/腺苷酸活化蛋白激酶(AMPK)信号通路介导自噬角度,探讨白藜芦醇对大鼠膝关节骨性关节炎(KOA)软骨细胞凋亡的影响。方法:50只健康Wistar大鼠随机分为对照组、模型组、白藜芦醇组、白藜芦醇+SIRT1抑制剂组、自噬激活剂组,每组10只。除对照组外其余大鼠均通过注射弗氏完全佐剂造模法复制KOA大鼠模型,白藜芦醇组、白藜芦醇+AMPK抑制剂组、自噬激活剂组分别使用10μmol/kg白藜芦醇、10μmol/kg白藜芦醇+10 mg/kg EX527、2 mg/kg雷帕霉素进行干预,4周后,观察大鼠Lequesne MG膝关节级别;测定大鼠膝关节液中IL-6、肿瘤坏死因子β(TNF-β)水平;HE染色与TUNEL染色观测大鼠膝关节软骨组织形态及凋亡情况;透射电子显微镜观察大鼠软骨细胞自噬情况;Western blot法检测SIRT1、p-AMPK、AMPK、LC3、Beclin-1蛋白表达。结果:与对照组相比,模型组局部反应、步态反应、关节活动、关节肿胀程度加重(P<0.05);与模型组相比,白藜芦醇组、自噬激活剂组局部反应、步态反应、关节活动、关节肿胀程度减轻(P<0.05)。与对照组相比,模型组大鼠软骨组织细胞排列紊乱,粗糙,存在纤维化变性、边缘丘状隆起,细胞器减少,可见空泡变性,自噬小体数目增多,膝关节液IL-6、TNF-β水平、软骨细胞凋亡率、Beclin-1和LC3B/A升高(P<0.05),软骨组织SIRT1、p-AMPK/AMPK降低(P<0.05);与模型组相比,白藜芦醇组、自噬激活剂组大鼠软骨组织细胞排列紊乱、边缘丘状隆起等现象有改善,自噬小体数目增多,膝关节液IL-6、TNF-β水平、软骨细胞凋亡率降低(P<0.05),软骨组织SIRT1、p-AMPK/AMPK、Beclin-1和LC3B/A水平升高(P<0.05);SIRT1抑制剂可逆转白藜芦醇组对大鼠软骨细胞的保护作用。结论:白藜芦醇可能是通过激活SIRT1/AMPK通路介导自噬KOA大鼠软骨细胞凋亡,SIRT1抑制剂可逆转此过程。

葛根芩连汤通过IRS-1/PI3K/AKT通路对胃肠湿热型2型糖尿病大鼠糖脂代谢的影响

目的探究葛根芩连汤通过胰岛素受体底物-1(IRS-1)/磷脂酰肌醇3激酶(PI3K)/蛋白激酶B(AKT)通路对胃肠湿热型2型糖尿病大鼠糖脂代谢的影响。方法将40只SD大鼠随机分为正常组(2 mL生理盐水灌胃)、造模组(2 mL生理盐水灌胃)、二甲双胍组(4.17 mg/100 g二甲双胍灌胃)和葛根芩连汤组(1 g/100 g葛根芩连汤灌胃),每组10只。采用高脂高糖饲料加腹腔注射链脲佐菌素(STZ)构建2型糖尿病大鼠模型,随后喂食油脂、42°白酒及蜂蜜水构建胃肠湿热型2型糖尿病大鼠模型。测量各组大鼠不同时间节点体质量,血糖仪测定空腹血糖(FBG);ELISA检测空腹胰岛素(FINS)、三酰甘油(TG)、总胆固醇(TC)、白细胞介素-6(IL-6)、肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)水平变化、计算胰岛素抵抗指数(HOMA-IR);HE染色检测肝组织病理学变化;检测肝组织过氧化氢酶(CAT)、谷胱甘肽过氧化物酶(GSH-Px)、超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)及丙二醛(MDA)含量变化。Western blot检测肝组织IRS-1、PI3K、p-PI3K、AKT及p-AKT蛋白变化。结果与正常组比较,造模组大鼠体质量、FBG、FINS及HOMA-IR、GSH-Px、CAT、SOD、IRS-1、p-PI3K/PI3K及p-AKT/AKT水平均明显下降(P<0.05)、TG、TC、IL-6、TNF-α及MDA含量均显著升高(P<0.05),可见局灶性肝实质损失。与造模组比较,二甲双胍组及葛根芩连汤组大鼠体质量、FBG、FINS及HOMA-IR、GSH-Px、CAT、SOD、IRS-1、p-PI3K/PI3K及p-AKT/AKT水平均明显升高(P<0.05)、TG、TC、IL-6、TNF-α及MDA含量均显著降低(P<0.05),显示正常的肝实质。结论葛根芩连汤可明显改善胃肠湿热型2型糖尿病糖脂紊乱,可能是通过IRS-1/PI3K/AKT通路发挥作用。

慢性肾小球肾炎患者MCP-1和sFlt-1表达与肾功能及预后的相关性研究

目的:分析慢性肾小球肾炎患者血清单核细胞趋化蛋白-1(MCP-1)和可溶性血管内皮细胞生长因子受体1(sFlt-1)水平变化及其与肾功能和预后的关系。方法:纳入2018-01—2020-03本院收治的慢性肾小球肾炎患者122例(研究组),选取同时期本院体检健康者128例(对照组)。研究组依据肾功能损害情况分为A组(肾功能正常16例)、B组(轻中度肾功能损害88例)、C组(重度肾功能损害18例);根据随访结局,将患者分为肾功能衰竭组(22例)和病情缓解组(100例)。采用酶联免疫吸附法(ELISA)检测受试者MCP-1、sFlt-1水平。采用全自动生化分析仪检测所有受试者血尿素氮(BUN)、血肌酐(Scr)水平,采用慢性肾脏疾病流行病学合作研究公式(CKD-EPI)估算肾小球滤过率(eGFR)。Pearson法分析MCP-1、sFlt-1与BUN、Scr、eGFR的相关性。采用受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线评价血清MCP-1、sFlt-1水平预测慢性肾小球肾炎患者预后的价值。结果:与对照组相比,研究组MCP-1、sFlt-1、BUN、Scr水平较高(P<0.05),eGFR较低(P<0.05)。C组BUN、Scr、MCP-1、sFlt-1水平明显高于A组、B组(P<0.05),B组BUN、Scr、MCP-1、sFlt-1水平明显高于A组(P<0.05)。Pearson相关性分析显示,MCP-1与BUN、Scr均呈正相关(P<0.05),与eGFR呈负相关(P<0.05),sFlt-1与BUN、Scr均呈正相关(P<0.05),与eGFR呈负相关(P<0.05)。与病情缓解组相比,肾功能衰竭组患者清中MCP-1、sFlt-1水平较高(P<0.05)。ROC分析显示,血清MCP-1、sFlt-1水平预测慢性肾小球肾炎患者预后的AUC分别为0.967、0.965,MCP-1联合sFlt-1预测慢性肾小球肾炎患者预后的AUC为0.984,灵敏度100.00%,特异度94.00%。结论:慢性肾小球肾炎患者血清MCP-1、sFlt-1水平明显上升,可作为患者预后评估的潜在生物学指标。

PI3K/Akt信号通路通过上调HKDC1促进人肝癌HepG2细胞糖酵解、增殖及迁移

目的探讨磷脂酰肌醇-3-激酶/蛋白激酶B(PI3K/Akt)通过调节含己糖激酶结构域的蛋白1(HKDC1)对人肝癌HepG2细胞糖酵解、增殖和迁移的影响及机制。方法将体外培养的对数期人肝癌HepG2细胞,分为对照组、LY294002组和MK-2206组,RT-qPCR法检测各组细胞HKDC1 mRNA的表达水平,western blotting法分析各组细胞HKDC1蛋白的表达水平。将细胞分为si-NC组(转染si-NC)、si-HKDC1组(转染si-HKDC1),western blotting法分析各组细胞HKDC1蛋白的表达水平,CCK-8、5-乙炔基-2′-脱氧尿苷(EdU)实验检测各组细胞增殖活力和划痕,Transwell实验检测各组细胞迁移率,细胞外酸化率(ECAR)实验检测分析各组细胞的糖酵解和糖酵解能力,葡萄糖及乳酸含量测定实验检测各组细胞内葡萄糖及乳酸含量。将细胞分为对照组、LY294002组、过表达HKDC1+LY294002组、MK-2206组、过表达HKDC1+MK-2206组,葡萄糖及乳酸含量测定实验检测各组细胞内葡萄糖及乳酸含量。结果与对照组比较,LY294002组细胞HKDC1 mRNA表达明显降低(P<0.001),HKDC1蛋白表达降低(P<0.01);MK-2206组细胞HKDC1 mRNA表达降低(P<0.01),HKDC1蛋白表达明显降低(P<0.001)。与si-NC组相比,si-HKDC1组细胞HKDC1蛋白表达降低(P<0.001);与si-NC组相比,si-HKDC1组细胞增殖活力降低(P<0.05),EdU阳性细胞数明显减少(P<0.01);与si-NC组相比,si-HKDC1组细胞划痕愈合率明显降低(P<0.001),迁移细胞数明显减少(P<0.001);与si-NC组相比,si-HKDC1组细胞糖酵解和糖酵解能力明显减弱(P<0.01);与si-NC组相比,si-HKDC1组细胞内葡萄糖和乳酸含量明显降低(P<0.05)。与LY294002组相比,过表达HKDC1+LY294002组细胞内葡萄糖和乳酸含量明显升高(P<0.01);与MK-2206组相比,过表达HKDC1+MK-2206组细胞内葡萄糖和乳酸含量明显升高(P<0.001,P<0.01)。结论PI3K/Akt信号通路通过HKDC1促进人肝癌HepG2细胞糖酵解、增殖和迁移。

Modulatory Effect of Rg_1 on the Activity of ProteinTyrosine Kinase of Lymphocytes in the Elderly

The effect of Rg1,a saponin extracted froin Panax ginseng, on the phenotype,receptor and the activity of protein tyrosine kinase (PTK) of lymphocytes isolated from 7 healthy oldpersons were studied. The CD25, CD45RA and CD45RO phenotypes of lymphocytes were 4eter-mined by indirect immunofluorescence technique. The percentage of CD25, CD45RA and CD45ROpositive lymphocytes was 38.3%±17.3%, 46.0% 15.1%, and 52.6%±14.1% respectively after incu-bation with PHA (5 μ±/ml) for 72 hours. However, there were 58.0%±12.5%, CD25, 64.1% ± 12.4%,CD45RA, and 74.0%±8.0%, CD45RO positive cells in the presence of Rg, ( 1μg/ml) along with PHA(5 μg/ml) over the sanie period of incubation. A significant increase was induced by Rgi (P<0.05).The activities of PTK in the cytoplasm and membrane of lymphocytes were measured by ELISAmcthod after incubation with PHA or PHA+Rg1. The absorbance value of PTK activity in cytoplasmafter 72 hr incubation was 0. 120±0.020 in PHA group, but 0. 1 38±0.015 in PHA+Rg1 group. In thelymphocyte membrane, it was 0.374± 0.060 in PHA group and 0.403 ± 0.008 in PHA+Rg1 group(P<0.001). These results showed that Rgi significantly arid simultaneously increased both the PT Kactivity and the expression of phenotype of lymphocytes.

中晚期宫颈癌患者血清HE4、TK1、DCLK1水平变化及其与化疗效果的关系

目的 分析中晚期宫颈癌患者血清人附睾蛋白4(HE4)、胸苷激酶1(TK1)、双皮质素样激酶1(DCLK1)变化及其与化疗效果的关系。方法 收集2020年1月至2023年1月于郑州大学第一附属医院接受化疗的215例中晚期宫颈癌患者的病历资料,根据纳入患者的化疗效果将其分为良好组和不良组,其中良好组疗效评估结果为完全缓解(CR)与部分缓解(PR),共173例,不良组疗效评估结果为稳定(SD)与进展(PD),共42例。比较两组血清HE4、TK1、DCLK1水平等临床资料,分析中晚期宫颈癌患者血清HE4、TK1、DCLK1水平与化疗效果的关系。结果 良好组临床分期为Ⅱ期比例、高分化比例、无淋巴结转移比例均高于不良组,肿瘤最大直径以及血清HE4、TK1、DCLK1水平均低于不良组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);经logistic多因素分析显示,肿瘤的临床分期达到Ⅳ期、分化程度为中低分化、淋巴结转移以及血清HE4、TK1、DCLK1水平升高均为影响中晚期宫颈癌患者化疗效果的独立因素(P<0.05);经Spearman相关性分析显示,中晚期宫颈癌患者临床分期、淋巴结转移以及血清HE4、TK1、DCLK1水平与其化疗效果成负相关,分化程度与其化疗效果成正相关(P<0.05)。结论 中晚期宫颈癌患者临床分期越晚、分化程度越差、临床转移以及HE4、TK1、DCLK1水平越高,越不利于患者的化疗,上述指标对其预后均具有一定预测价值。

蠲痹汤含药血清调控线粒体自噬抑制白细胞介素1β诱导的关节软骨细胞损伤

背景:软骨细胞线粒体自噬的缺陷会引起细胞凋亡和基质消失等软骨细胞退行性病变的变化。目的:探讨蠲痹汤含药血清对白细胞介素1β诱导的大鼠膝关节软骨细胞炎症反应和凋亡的影响及可能作用机制。方法:50只雄性SD大鼠随机给予生理盐水、蠲痹汤低、中、高剂量(1.24,2.48,4.96 g/kg)、塞来昔布(阳性药物),连续灌胃2周后获得含药血清。①分离软骨细胞,将其随机分为对照组、白细胞介素1β组、蠲痹汤低、中、高剂量含药血清组及阳性药物血清组。CCK-8法检测细胞存活率、免疫荧光双染检测线粒体自噬水平、免疫荧光检测磷酸化腺苷酸激活蛋白激酶水平、Western blot检测PTEN诱导激酶1/Parkin通路相关蛋白和裂解的半胱氨酸蛋白酶蛋白3表达、ELISA检测炎症因子水平;②分别采用PTEN诱导激酶1 siRNA和Compound C进行干预,探究AMPK/PTEN诱导激酶1/Parkin通路在蠲痹汤含药血清调控线粒体自噬中的作用。结果与结论:①与对照组比较,白细胞介素1β组软骨细胞存活率、Ⅱ型胶原蛋白表达、磷酸化腺苷酸激活蛋白激酶、PTEN诱导激酶1、Parkin和微管相关蛋白1轻链3蛋白水平以及线粒体自噬水平明显降低(P<0.05),而裂解的半胱氨酸蛋白酶蛋白3蛋白水平、白细胞介素6、白细胞介素8和肿瘤坏死因子α水平显著升高(P<0.05);与白细胞介素1β组比较,蠲痹汤各剂量含药血清组和阳性药物血清组上述各项指标呈现相反的变化(P<0.05);②PTEN诱导激酶1 siRNA可显著抑制蠲痹汤含药血清对白细胞介素1β处理软骨细胞线粒体自噬的影响,降低蠲痹汤含药血清对白细胞介素1β诱导的软骨细胞炎症与凋亡的保护作用;Compound C逆转了蠲痹汤含药血清对白细胞介素1β处理软骨细胞中PTEN诱导激酶1/Parkin信号通路的影响。结论:蠲痹汤含药血清通过影响线粒体自噬水平来抑制软骨细胞炎症和凋亡,从而减轻白细胞介素1β诱导的软骨细胞退化,其机制可能与调控AMPK/PTEN诱导激酶1/Parkin通路有关。

阿江榄仁酸由AMPK/mTOR/HO-1信号通路调控自噬对糖尿病视网膜病变影响

目的探讨阿江榄仁酸(arjunolic acid,AA)对糖尿病视网膜病变(diabetic retinopathy,DR)大鼠视网膜细胞自噬及AMPK/mTOR/HO-1信号通路的影响。方法以健康SD大鼠为研究对象,构建链脲佐菌素(STZ)诱导的糖尿病大鼠模型,随机分为对照组(Con)组、模型(STZ)组、AA低剂量(AAL,10 mg/kg)组和AA高剂量(AAH,10 mg/kg)组。连续给药10周后,HE染色检测视网膜组织病理结构;qRT-PCR检测视网膜组织白介素(IL)-1β、IL-6和线粒体丙酮酸转运载体(MPC)-1的mRNA表达;二氢乙锭(DHE)染色评估视网膜组织ROS产生;Western blot检测自噬和AMPK/mTOR/HO-1信号通路相关蛋白表达。结果与Con组比较,STZ组大鼠视网膜出现肿胀和空泡样变化等病理变化,中央视网膜ONL层厚度和细胞核计数明显降低(P<0.01);IL-1β、IL-6和MCP-1的mRNA水平显著增高(P<0.05);视网膜外核层(ONL)、内核层(INL)和神经节细胞层(GCL)中ROS产生增加(P<0.01);LC3II/I比率、HO-1和p-AMPK/AMPK蛋白表达显著降低,p62和p-mTOR/mTOR表达升高(P<0.01)。与STZ组比较,AAL和AAH组大鼠视网膜ONL厚度和细胞核计数逐渐升高,结构相对规整(P<0.05);AAH组IL-1β、IL-6和MCP-1的mRNA表达明显降低(P<0.05);视网膜ONL、INL和GCL中ROS产生逐渐降低(P<0.01);LC3II/I比率、p-AMPK/AMPK和HO-1表达逐渐升高,p62和p-mTOR/mTOR表达逐渐降低(P<0.01)。结论阿江榄仁酸可能是治疗DR的候选药物,可能机制为通过AMPK/mTOR/HO-1调节的自噬途径保护视网膜细胞免受STZ诱导的氧化应激和炎症损伤。

青藤碱调节AMPK/mTOR/ULK1信号通路对IL-1β诱导的关节软骨细胞自噬和凋亡的影响

目的探讨青藤碱(SN)调节单磷酸腺苷活化蛋白激酶(AMPK)/雷帕霉素靶蛋白(mTOR)/UNC-51样激酶1(ULK1)信号通路对白介素-1β(IL-1β)诱导的关节软骨细胞自噬和凋亡的影响。方法将关节软骨细胞分为Control组(正常培养)、IL-1β组(10μg/L的IL-1β诱导12 h)、L-SN、M-SN、H-SN组(在IL-1β诱导的基础上添加25、50、100μmol/L的SN)、SN+Compound C组(在H-SN组的基础上添加10μmol/L AMPK抑制剂Compound C)。MTT法、透射电子显微镜(TEM)、流式细胞仪分别检测SN对各组关节软骨细胞增殖、自噬、凋亡的影响;ELISA试剂盒检测各组细胞中COX-2、TNF-α、MMP-3、MMP-13的表达;蛋白印迹实验(WB)检测各组细胞中p-AMPK、AMPK、p-mTOR、mTOR、p-ULK1、ULK1蛋白水平。结果与Control组比较,IL-1β组关节软骨细胞的A 490值、p-AMPK/AMPK、p-ULK1/ULK1蛋白水平降低,自噬空泡数、凋亡率、COX-2、TNF-α、MMP-3、MMP-13、p-mTOR/mTOR蛋白水平升高(P<0.05);与IL-1β组比较,L-SN组、M-SN组、H-SN组A 490值、自噬空泡数、p-AMPK/AMPK、p-ULK1/ULK1蛋白水平升高,凋亡率、COX-2、TNF-α、MMP-3、MMP-13、p-mTOR/mTOR蛋白水平降低(P<0.05);与H-SN组比较,SN+Compound C组A 490值、自噬空泡数、p-AMPK/AMPK、p-ULK1/ULK1蛋白水平降低,凋亡率、COX-2、TNF-α、MMP-3、MMP-13、p-mTOR/mTOR蛋白水平升高(P<0.05)。结论SN可以通过促进IL-1β诱导的关节软骨细胞自噬,抑制细胞凋亡,其机制可能是通过激活AMPK/mTOR/ULK1信号通路实现的。

血清TK1、DKK1的表达与晚期非小细胞肺癌患者预后的关系

目的 观察晚期非小细胞肺癌(NSCLC)患者血清胸苷激酶1(TK1)、分泌型蛋白Dikkopf-1(DKK1)水平,并分析血清TK1、DKK1与NSCLC治疗预后的关系。方法 该研究采用前瞻性队列研究方法,纳入2020年1月至2021年6月上海市第六人民医院金山分院收治的91例晚期NSCLC化疗患者为研究对象。所有患者入院时均接受血清TK1、DKK1水平检测,均在上海市第六人民医院金山分院完成4个化疗周期,并随访3个月,参照相关标准评价患者疾病缓解率,将完全缓解、部分缓解纳入预后良好组,将病变稳定、进展纳入预后不良组,比较两组血清TK1、DKK1水平,采用Logistic回归分析血清TK1、DKK1水平与晚期NSCLC患者治疗预后的关系。结果 91例晚期NSCLC化疗患者中,预后良好58例(63.74%);预后不良33例(36.26%);预后不良组血清癌胚抗原(CEA)、TK1、DKK1水平均高于预后良好组(P<0.05);采用Logistic回归分析,血清TK1、DKK1高水平是晚期NSCLC患者治疗预后不良的影响因素(OR>1,P<0.05);绘制受试者工作特征曲线,结果显示,血清TK1、DKK1单独及联合预测晚期NSCLC患者预后不良的曲线下面积均>0.700,均有一定的预测价值,其中联合预测价值最高。结论 血清TK1、DKK1水平异常升高可能提示晚期NSCLC患者预后不良高风险,早期监测患者血清TK1、DKK1水平,对预测、评估患者治疗预后有一定积极意义。

受体相互作用蛋白激酶1调节癌症进展和免疫反应的研究现状

受体相互作用蛋白激酶1(receptor-interacting protein kinase 1,RIPK1)是一种多结构域丝氨酸/苏氨酸蛋白激酶。它通过磷酸化特定的蛋白质,引起下游的信号转导和生物效应。近年来,随着对RIPK1的深入研究,学者发现其在自身免疫性疾病、神经退行性疾病,以及多种实体瘤和血液肿瘤中具有重要意义。一方面,RIPK1通过激活特定通路如核因子-κB(nuclear factor-κB,NF-κB)和丝裂原活化蛋白激酶(mitogen-activated protein kinase,MAPK)等促进细胞存活及炎症反应。另一方面,RIPK1通过与胱天蛋白酶-8(cysteinyl aspartate specific proteinase-8,caspase-8)作用促进凋亡,或与RIPK3和混合谱系激酶结构域样假激酶(mixed lineage kinase domain-like protein,MLKL)作用促进坏死性凋亡的发生。RIPK1作为上游信号在不同肿瘤患者中表达水平不同。其支架功能和激酶活性可以调节癌症进展,也可以启动机体适应性免疫,抑制肿瘤进展;此外,还能产生免疫抑制性肿瘤微环境而促进肿瘤的发展。其双重作用在调节癌症的发生、发展及机体免疫反应方面都有所展现,可以作为新的治疗靶点控制癌症进展。该文从RIPK1的结构入手,深入探讨其功能,特别是其在调节癌症进展和免疫反应方面的功能,为癌症靶向药物的开发提供新的思路。

金合欢素调节Sirt1/AMPK/Nrf2信号通路对糖尿病白内障大鼠氧化应激损伤的影响

目的探讨金合欢素对糖尿病白内障(DC)大鼠氧化应激损伤的影响及其对沉默调节蛋白1(Sirt1)/腺苷酸活化蛋白激酶(AMPK)/核因子E2相关因子2(Nrf2)信号通路的调控作用。方法60只SD大鼠随机分为对照组、模型组、金合欢素低剂量组、金合欢素高剂量组、金合欢素+Sirt1抑制剂(EX527)组,除对照组以外均构建DC大鼠模型,其中,金合欢素低剂量组、金合欢素高剂量组大鼠分别经颈部皮下注射10 mg·kg^(-1)、20 mg·kg^(-1)的金合欢素,金合欢素+EX527组大鼠经颈部皮下注射20 mg·kg^(-1)金合欢素,均为每天2次,同时金合欢素+EX527组大鼠经皮下埋入渗透微型泵每天泵入3.5 mg·kg^(-1)EX527,其余组别均泵入等量生理盐水,给药持续4周。给药结束后,测量血压和空腹血糖(FBG),裂隙灯照射法观察大鼠晶状体混浊状况,HE染色观察晶状体组织病理学变化,ELISA测定血清丙二醛(MDA)、超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)、谷胱甘肽过氧化物酶(GSH-Px)、白细胞介素(IL)-6、IL-1β的含量,Western blot检测Sirt1、p-AMPK、AMPK、Nrf2蛋白表达水平。结果与对照组相比,模型组大鼠晶状体上皮细胞呈片状、条索状,发生迁移性聚集,收缩压、FBG、晶状体混浊评分、MDA、IL-6、IL-1β水平均升高,SOD、GSH-Px含量及Sirt1、p-AMPK/AMPK、Nrf2蛋白表达水平均降低(均为P<0.05);与模型组比较,金合欢素低、高剂量组大鼠晶状体上皮细胞迁移性聚集现象改善,收缩压、FBG、晶状体混浊评分、MDA、IL-6、IL-1β水平均降低,SOD、GSH-Px含量及Sirt1、p-AMPK/AMPK、Nrf2蛋白表达水平均升高(均为P<0.05);与金合欢素高剂量组比较,金合欢素+EX527组晶状体上皮细胞形态改变和聚集现象加重,收缩压、FBG、晶状体混浊评分、MDA、IL-6、IL-1β水平均升高,SOD、GSH-Px含量及Sirt1、p-AMPK/AMPK、Nrf2蛋白表达水平均降低(均为P<0.05)。结论金合欢素可能通过激活Sirt1/AMPK/Nrf2通路保护DC大鼠免受氧化应激损伤。