The anti-inflammatory effect and mechanism of Usnic acid （UA） were explored on lipopoly-saccharide （LPS）-stimulated RAW264.7 cell line.The effects of UA on pro-inflammatory cytokines including tumor necrosis facto...The anti-inflammatory effect and mechanism of Usnic acid （UA） were explored on lipopoly-saccharide （LPS）-stimulated RAW264.7 cell line.The effects of UA on pro-inflammatory cytokines including tumor necrosis factor-alfa （TNF-α）,interleukin-6 （IL-6） and interleukin-1 beta （IL-1β）,pro-inflammatory mediators such as nitric oxide （NO）,inducible nitric oxide synthase （iNOS） and cyclooxygenase-2 （COX-2） were studied by sandwich ELISA,real-time PCR and western blot analyses.Similarly,the effect of UA on anti-inflammatory cytokine interleukin-10 （IL-10） and anti-inflammatory mediator heme oxygenase-1 （HO-1） were also studied following the same methods.Furthermore,nuclear factor-κB （NF-κB） was assayed by immunocytochemistry.The results showed that UA has anti-inflammatory effect by down-regulatinng iNOS,COX-2,IL-1β,IL-6 and TNF-α,COX-2 gene expression through the suppression of NF-κB activation and increasing anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 and anti-inflammatory mediator HO-1 production.展开更多
Objective To investigate the molecular mechanisms that are responsible for anti-inflammatory effect of usnic acid (UA), the effects of UA from usnea longissm on tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α) and nitric oxide (NO) p...Objective To investigate the molecular mechanisms that are responsible for anti-inflammatory effect of usnic acid (UA), the effects of UA from usnea longissm on tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α) and nitric oxide (NO) production in peritoneal macrophages has been examined. Methods The different concentrations of UA were added to peritoneal macrophages. The TNF-α and NO production in peritoneal macrophages were examined with mouse TNF-α ELISA kit and NO content by measuring the amount of nitrite (NO-_2μmol/L) formed in the medium using Griess reaction. The activity of inducible nitric oxide synthase (i-NOS) was determined using i-NOS detection kit and the TNF-α mRNA expression was tested by reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Results UA decreased the TNF-α and NO level in LPS-stimulated peritoneal macrophages in dose-dependent manner, the IC_ 50 values were 12.8μmol/L and 5.7μmol/L respectively. RT-PCR analysis indicated that UA could inhibit TNF-α mRNA expression; the activity analysis of i-NOS indicated that UA could inhibit the activity of i-NOS. Conclusion UA could inhibit the TNF-α and NO production in peritoneal macrophages, it may be associated with the anti-inflammatory activity of UA.展开更多
The normal fine structures of toxoplasma gondii tachyzoite and the erfect of usnic acid on the ultrastructure of the tachyzoites were observed by transmission electron microscope (TEM).The studies indicate that the pa...The normal fine structures of toxoplasma gondii tachyzoite and the erfect of usnic acid on the ultrastructure of the tachyzoites were observed by transmission electron microscope (TEM).The studies indicate that the pathological changes or the ultrastructure of the parasite took place under the effect of the 10 mg/L usnic acid for 30 min.These changes can be illustrated as folio'vs; 1)The posterior portion of the rhopties were destroyed.2)The membrane of the daughter cell fractured. 3)The membranate organellae or the organisms were demaged.展开更多
This paper reports the ultrastructural changes of trichomonas vaginaiis (T. vag. ) under the action of s-(-)usnic acid sodium in vitro. These changes can be shown by the following results:At first, the degranulation o...This paper reports the ultrastructural changes of trichomonas vaginaiis (T. vag. ) under the action of s-(-)usnic acid sodium in vitro. These changes can be shown by the following results:At first, the degranulation of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) took place, the polyribosomes disaggregated. And then, the Golgi complex and the endoplasmic reticulum dilated. The cytoplasmic matrix presented and inhomogeneous apperance. Finally, the biomembrane loosed and fractured.The cell nuclei presented the karyorrhexis.展开更多
Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a versatile biomaterial with unique properties that make it promising for various biomedical applications, including wound healing. The extracellular matrix (ECM) plays a crucial role in wo...Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a versatile biomaterial with unique properties that make it promising for various biomedical applications, including wound healing. The extracellular matrix (ECM) plays a crucial role in wound healing, providing a structural scaffold and signaling cues for cell migration and proliferation. This study investigates the potential of BC as a scaffold for ECM production and its effect on in vivo wound healing. In this work, the bacterial cellulose fermentation process is modified by the addition of Green Propolis and Usnic acid to the culture medium and natural materials before the bacteria are inoculated. In vivo behaviour using natural membranes for regenerative medicine is presented and it is in edit. Overall, our findings demonstrate the potential of BC as a scaffold for ECM production and its beneficial effects on in vivo wound healing. BC-based dressings may offer a novel approach to promoting wound healing and tissue regeneration in clinical settings. Further studies are warranted to optimize BC-based therapies and explore their full potential in regenerative medicine.展开更多
文摘The anti-inflammatory effect and mechanism of Usnic acid （UA） were explored on lipopoly-saccharide （LPS）-stimulated RAW264.7 cell line.The effects of UA on pro-inflammatory cytokines including tumor necrosis factor-alfa （TNF-α）,interleukin-6 （IL-6） and interleukin-1 beta （IL-1β）,pro-inflammatory mediators such as nitric oxide （NO）,inducible nitric oxide synthase （iNOS） and cyclooxygenase-2 （COX-2） were studied by sandwich ELISA,real-time PCR and western blot analyses.Similarly,the effect of UA on anti-inflammatory cytokine interleukin-10 （IL-10） and anti-inflammatory mediator heme oxygenase-1 （HO-1） were also studied following the same methods.Furthermore,nuclear factor-κB （NF-κB） was assayed by immunocytochemistry.The results showed that UA has anti-inflammatory effect by down-regulatinng iNOS,COX-2,IL-1β,IL-6 and TNF-α,COX-2 gene expression through the suppression of NF-κB activation and increasing anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 and anti-inflammatory mediator HO-1 production.
基金This work was supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province ( No.2004G240) .
文摘Objective To investigate the molecular mechanisms that are responsible for anti-inflammatory effect of usnic acid (UA), the effects of UA from usnea longissm on tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α) and nitric oxide (NO) production in peritoneal macrophages has been examined. Methods The different concentrations of UA were added to peritoneal macrophages. The TNF-α and NO production in peritoneal macrophages were examined with mouse TNF-α ELISA kit and NO content by measuring the amount of nitrite (NO-_2μmol/L) formed in the medium using Griess reaction. The activity of inducible nitric oxide synthase (i-NOS) was determined using i-NOS detection kit and the TNF-α mRNA expression was tested by reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Results UA decreased the TNF-α and NO level in LPS-stimulated peritoneal macrophages in dose-dependent manner, the IC_ 50 values were 12.8μmol/L and 5.7μmol/L respectively. RT-PCR analysis indicated that UA could inhibit TNF-α mRNA expression; the activity analysis of i-NOS indicated that UA could inhibit the activity of i-NOS. Conclusion UA could inhibit the TNF-α and NO production in peritoneal macrophages, it may be associated with the anti-inflammatory activity of UA.
文摘The normal fine structures of toxoplasma gondii tachyzoite and the erfect of usnic acid on the ultrastructure of the tachyzoites were observed by transmission electron microscope (TEM).The studies indicate that the pathological changes or the ultrastructure of the parasite took place under the effect of the 10 mg/L usnic acid for 30 min.These changes can be illustrated as folio'vs; 1)The posterior portion of the rhopties were destroyed.2)The membrane of the daughter cell fractured. 3)The membranate organellae or the organisms were demaged.
文摘This paper reports the ultrastructural changes of trichomonas vaginaiis (T. vag. ) under the action of s-(-)usnic acid sodium in vitro. These changes can be shown by the following results:At first, the degranulation of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) took place, the polyribosomes disaggregated. And then, the Golgi complex and the endoplasmic reticulum dilated. The cytoplasmic matrix presented and inhomogeneous apperance. Finally, the biomembrane loosed and fractured.The cell nuclei presented the karyorrhexis.
文摘Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a versatile biomaterial with unique properties that make it promising for various biomedical applications, including wound healing. The extracellular matrix (ECM) plays a crucial role in wound healing, providing a structural scaffold and signaling cues for cell migration and proliferation. This study investigates the potential of BC as a scaffold for ECM production and its effect on in vivo wound healing. In this work, the bacterial cellulose fermentation process is modified by the addition of Green Propolis and Usnic acid to the culture medium and natural materials before the bacteria are inoculated. In vivo behaviour using natural membranes for regenerative medicine is presented and it is in edit. Overall, our findings demonstrate the potential of BC as a scaffold for ECM production and its beneficial effects on in vivo wound healing. BC-based dressings may offer a novel approach to promoting wound healing and tissue regeneration in clinical settings. Further studies are warranted to optimize BC-based therapies and explore their full potential in regenerative medicine.
