Expression of genes in the Notch signaling pathway is altered in the injured spinal cord, which indicates that Notch participates in repair after spinal cord injury. Buyang Huanwu decoction, a traditional Chinese herb...Expression of genes in the Notch signaling pathway is altered in the injured spinal cord, which indicates that Notch participates in repair after spinal cord injury. Buyang Huanwu decoction, a traditional Chinese herbal preparation, can promote the growth of nerve cells and nerve fibers; however, it is unclear whether Buyang Huanwu decoction affects the Notch signaling pathway in injured spinal cord. In this study, a rat model was established by injuring the T10 spinal cord. At 2 days after injury, rats were intragastrically administered 2 m L of 0.8 g/m L Buyang Huanwu decoction daily until sacrifice. Real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction analysis demonstrated that at 7, 14 and 28 days after injury, the expression of Notch1 was increased in the Buyang Huanwu decoction group compared with controls. These findings confirm that Buyang Huanwu decoction can promote the expression of Notch1 in rats with incomplete spinal cord injury, and may indicate a mechanism to promote the repair of spinal cord injury.展开更多
BACKGROUND Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)is a clinicopathological entity characterized by intrahepatic ectopic steatosis.As a consequence of increased consumption of high-calorie diet and adoption of a sedent...BACKGROUND Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)is a clinicopathological entity characterized by intrahepatic ectopic steatosis.As a consequence of increased consumption of high-calorie diet and adoption of a sedentary lifestyle,the incidence of NAFLD has surpassed that of viral hepatitis,making it the most common cause of chronic liver disease globally.Huangqin decoction(HQD),a Chinese medicinal formulation that has been used clinically for thousands of years,has beneficial outcomes in patients with liver diseases,including NAFLD.However,the role and mechanism of action of HQD in lipid metabolism disorders and insulin resistance in NAFLD remain poorly understood.AIM To evaluate the ameliorative effects of HQD in NAFLD,with a focus on lipid metabolism and insulin resistance,and to elucidate the underlying mechanism of action.METHODS High-fat diet-induced NAFLD rats and palmitic acid(PA)-stimulated HepG2 cells were used to investigate the effects of HQD and identify its potential mechanism of action.Phytochemicals in HQD were analyzed by highperformance liquid chromatography(HPLC)to identify the key components.RESULTS Ten primary chemical components of HQD were identified by HPLC analysis.In vivo,HQD effectively prevented rats from gaining body and liver weight,improved the liver index,ameliorated hepatic histological aberrations,decreased transaminase and lipid profile disorders,and reduced the levels of pro-inflammatory factors and insulin resistance.In vitro studies revealed that HQD effectively alleviated PA-induced lipid accumulation,inflammation,and insulin resistance in HepG2 cells.In-depth investigation revealed that HQD triggers Sirt1/NF-κB pathwaymodulated lipogenesis and inflammation,contributing to its beneficial actions,which was further corroborated by the addition of the Sirt1 antagonist EX-527 that compromised the favorable effects of HQD.CONCLUSION In summary,our study confirmed that HQD mitigates lipid metabolism disorders and insulin resistance in NAFLD by triggering the Sirt1/NF-κB pathway.展开更多
[目的]探讨舒肝明目汤含药血清对大鼠脉络膜血管内皮细胞(CECs)增殖的影响及与HIF1α-VEGF-Notch1通路相关的调节机制。[方法]CECs细胞在常氧和低氧条件下进行培养,检测低氧条件下舒肝明目汤含药血清对CECs增殖移行能力的影响;并采用实...[目的]探讨舒肝明目汤含药血清对大鼠脉络膜血管内皮细胞(CECs)增殖的影响及与HIF1α-VEGF-Notch1通路相关的调节机制。[方法]CECs细胞在常氧和低氧条件下进行培养,检测低氧条件下舒肝明目汤含药血清对CECs增殖移行能力的影响;并采用实时荧光定量PCR法(RT-PCR)和免疫印迹法(Western blot)技术检测细胞中低氧诱导因子1α(HIF1α)、血管内皮生长因子(VEGF)和Notch1 m RNA和蛋白表达的水平。[结果]与正常组相比,低氧组CECs的增殖移行能力明显提高(P<0.01),CECs中HIF1α、VEGF和Notch1 m RNA及蛋白表达明显增多(P<0.01)。经含药血清处理后,CECs增殖移行能力较低氧组显著下降(P<0.01),同时HIF1α和VEGF m RNA及蛋白表达降低(P<0.01,P<0.05),而Notch1表达进一步增高(P<0.01)。[结论]舒肝明目汤含药血清通过上调Notch1表达及下调HIF1α-VEGF通路活性抑制CECs增殖迁移,从而减少脉络膜新生血管生成。展开更多
基金supported by a grant from the University Students’Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program in Liaoning Province of China,No.201310160016
文摘Expression of genes in the Notch signaling pathway is altered in the injured spinal cord, which indicates that Notch participates in repair after spinal cord injury. Buyang Huanwu decoction, a traditional Chinese herbal preparation, can promote the growth of nerve cells and nerve fibers; however, it is unclear whether Buyang Huanwu decoction affects the Notch signaling pathway in injured spinal cord. In this study, a rat model was established by injuring the T10 spinal cord. At 2 days after injury, rats were intragastrically administered 2 m L of 0.8 g/m L Buyang Huanwu decoction daily until sacrifice. Real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction analysis demonstrated that at 7, 14 and 28 days after injury, the expression of Notch1 was increased in the Buyang Huanwu decoction group compared with controls. These findings confirm that Buyang Huanwu decoction can promote the expression of Notch1 in rats with incomplete spinal cord injury, and may indicate a mechanism to promote the repair of spinal cord injury.
基金the Scientific Research Project of Jiangsu Health Commission,No.Z2022078the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province,No.BK20220299.
文摘BACKGROUND Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)is a clinicopathological entity characterized by intrahepatic ectopic steatosis.As a consequence of increased consumption of high-calorie diet and adoption of a sedentary lifestyle,the incidence of NAFLD has surpassed that of viral hepatitis,making it the most common cause of chronic liver disease globally.Huangqin decoction(HQD),a Chinese medicinal formulation that has been used clinically for thousands of years,has beneficial outcomes in patients with liver diseases,including NAFLD.However,the role and mechanism of action of HQD in lipid metabolism disorders and insulin resistance in NAFLD remain poorly understood.AIM To evaluate the ameliorative effects of HQD in NAFLD,with a focus on lipid metabolism and insulin resistance,and to elucidate the underlying mechanism of action.METHODS High-fat diet-induced NAFLD rats and palmitic acid(PA)-stimulated HepG2 cells were used to investigate the effects of HQD and identify its potential mechanism of action.Phytochemicals in HQD were analyzed by highperformance liquid chromatography(HPLC)to identify the key components.RESULTS Ten primary chemical components of HQD were identified by HPLC analysis.In vivo,HQD effectively prevented rats from gaining body and liver weight,improved the liver index,ameliorated hepatic histological aberrations,decreased transaminase and lipid profile disorders,and reduced the levels of pro-inflammatory factors and insulin resistance.In vitro studies revealed that HQD effectively alleviated PA-induced lipid accumulation,inflammation,and insulin resistance in HepG2 cells.In-depth investigation revealed that HQD triggers Sirt1/NF-κB pathwaymodulated lipogenesis and inflammation,contributing to its beneficial actions,which was further corroborated by the addition of the Sirt1 antagonist EX-527 that compromised the favorable effects of HQD.CONCLUSION In summary,our study confirmed that HQD mitigates lipid metabolism disorders and insulin resistance in NAFLD by triggering the Sirt1/NF-κB pathway.
文摘[目的]探讨舒肝明目汤含药血清对大鼠脉络膜血管内皮细胞(CECs)增殖的影响及与HIF1α-VEGF-Notch1通路相关的调节机制。[方法]CECs细胞在常氧和低氧条件下进行培养,检测低氧条件下舒肝明目汤含药血清对CECs增殖移行能力的影响;并采用实时荧光定量PCR法(RT-PCR)和免疫印迹法(Western blot)技术检测细胞中低氧诱导因子1α(HIF1α)、血管内皮生长因子(VEGF)和Notch1 m RNA和蛋白表达的水平。[结果]与正常组相比,低氧组CECs的增殖移行能力明显提高(P<0.01),CECs中HIF1α、VEGF和Notch1 m RNA及蛋白表达明显增多(P<0.01)。经含药血清处理后,CECs增殖移行能力较低氧组显著下降(P<0.01),同时HIF1α和VEGF m RNA及蛋白表达降低(P<0.01,P<0.05),而Notch1表达进一步增高(P<0.01)。[结论]舒肝明目汤含药血清通过上调Notch1表达及下调HIF1α-VEGF通路活性抑制CECs增殖迁移,从而减少脉络膜新生血管生成。
