Ginsenoside Rb1 induces hepatic stellate cell ferroptosis to alleviate liver fibrosis via the BECN1/SLC7A11 axis

Liver fibrosis is primarily driven by the activation of hepatic stellate cells(HSCs),a process associated with ferroptosis.Ginsenoside Rb1(GRb1),a major active component extracted from Panax ginseng,inhibits HSC activation.However,the potential role of GRb1 in mediating HSC ferroptosis remains unclear.This study examined the effect of GRb1 on liver fibrosis both in vivo and in vitro,using CCl4-induced liver fibrosis mouse model and primary HSCs,LX-2 cells.The findings revealed that GRb1 effectively inactivated HSCs in vitro,reducing alpha-smooth muscle actin(a-SMA)and type I collagen(Col1A1)levels.Moreover,GRb1 significantly alleviated CCl4-induced liver fibrosis in vivo.From a mechanistic standpoint,the ferroptosis pathway appeared to be central to the antifibrotic effects of GRb1.Specifically,GRb1 promoted HSC ferroptosis both in vivo and in vitro,characterized by increased glutathione depletion,malondialdehyde production,iron overload,and accumulation of reactive oxygen species(ROS).Intriguingly,GRb1 increased Beclin 1(BECN1)levels and decreased the System Xc-key subunit SLC7A11.Further experiments showed that BECN1 silencing inhibited GRb1-induced effects on HSC ferroptosis and mitigated the reduction of SLC7A11 caused by GRb1.Moreover,BECN1 could directly interact with SLC7A11,initiating HSC ferroptosis.In conclusion,the suppression of BECN1 counteracted the effects of GRb1 on HSC inactivation both in vivo and in vitro.Overall,this study highlights the novel role of GRb1 in inducing HSC ferroptosis and promoting HSC inactivation,at least partly through its modulation of BECN1 and SLC7A11.

GPCR-Gs mediates the protective effects of ginsenoside Rb1 against oxygen-glucose deprivation/re-oxygenation-induced astrocyte injury

Objectives:To investigate whether the protective actions of ginsenoside Rb1(Rb1)on astrocytes are mediated through the G_(s)-type G-protein-coupled receptor(GPCR-G_(s)).Methods:Primary astrocyte cultures derived from neonatal mouse brain were used.Astrocyte injury was induced via oxygen-glucose deprivation/re-oxygenation(OGD/R).Cell morphology,viability,lactate dehydrogenase(LDH)leakage,apoptosis,glutamate uptake,and brain-derived neurotrophic factor(BDNF)secretion were assessed to gauge cell survival and functionality.Western blot was used to investigate the cyclic adenosine monophosphate(cAMP)and protein kinase B(Akt)signaling pathways.GPCR-G_(s)-specific inhibitors and molecular docking were used to identify target receptors.Results:Rb1 at concentrations ranging from 0.8 to 5μM did not significantly affect the viability,glutamate uptake,or BDNF secretion in normal astrocytes.OGD/R reduced astrocyte viability,increasing their LDH leakage and apoptosis rate.It also decreased glutamate uptake and BDNF secretion by these cells.Rb1 had protective effects of astrocytes challenged by OGD/R,by improving viability,reducing apoptosis,and enhancing glutamate uptake and BDNF secretion.Additionally,Rb1 activated the cAMP and Akt pathways in these cells.When the GPCR-G_(s) inhibitor NF449 was introduced,the protective effects of Rb1 completely disappeared,and its activation of cAMP and Akt signaling pathways was significantly inhibited.Conclusion:Rb1 protects against astrocytes from OGD/R-induced injury through GPCR-G_(s) mediation.

Crosstalk among Oxidative Stress,Autophagy,and Apoptosis in the Protective Effects of Ginsenoside Rb1 on Brain Microvascular Endothelial Cells:A Mixed Computational and Experimental Study

Objective Brain microvascular endothelial cells (BMECs) were found to shift from their usually inactive state to an active state in ischemic stroke (IS) and cause neuronal damage. Ginsenoside Rb1 (GRb1),a component derived from medicinal plants,is known for its pharmacological benefits in IS,but its protective effects on BMECs have yet to be explored. This study aimed to investigate the potential protective effects of GRb1 on BMECs. Methods An in vitro oxygen-glucose deprivation/reperfusion (OGD/R) model was established to mimic ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury. Bulk RNA-sequencing data were analyzed by using the Human Autophagy Database and various bioinformatic tools,including gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA),Gene Ontology (GO) classification and enrichment analysis,Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analysis,protein-protein interaction network analysis,and molecular docking. Experimental validation was also performed to ensure the reliability of our findings. Results Rb1 had a protective effect on BMECs subjected to OGD/R injury. Specifically,GRb1 was found to modulate the interplay between oxidative stress,apoptosis,and autophagy in BMECs. Key targets such as sequestosome 1 (SQSTM1/p62),autophagy related 5 (ATG5),and hypoxia-inducible factor 1-alpha (HIF-1α) were identified,highlighting their potential roles in mediating the protective effects of GRb1 against IS-induced damage. Conclusion GRbl protects BMECs against OGD/R injury by influencing oxidative stress,apoptosis,and autophagy. The identification of SQSTM1/p62,ATG5,and HIF-1α as promising targets further supports the potential of GRb1 as a therapeutic agent for IS,providing a foundation for future research into its mechanisms and applications in IS treatment.

A novel cabazitaxel liposomes modified with ginsenoside Rk1 for cancer targeted therapy

Objective:In this study,we aim to enhance the anti-prostate cancer efficacy of cabazitaxel(CTX)and reduce its immunosuppression and systemic toxicity by developing CTX-loaded liposomes modified with ginsenoside Rk1(Rk1/CTX-Lip).Methods:Physical and chemical properties of Rk1/CTX-Lip were investigated.We evaluated the biological functions of Rk1/CTXLip,both in vitro and in vivo.A subcutaneous prostate cancer(RM-1)-bearing mouse model was established to study the efficacy of Rk1/CTX-Lip inhibition in tumors.Simultaneously,a Candida albicans infection model was established in tumor-bearing mice to study the infection-relieving efficacy of Rk1/CTX-Lip.Finally,biocompatibility and in vivo safety of Rk1/CTX-Lip were evaluated.Results:We successfully prepared Rk1/CTX-Lip,achieving high CTX encapsulation efficiency(97.24±0.75)%and physical stability.Rk1/CTX-Lip demonstrated evasion of macrophage phagocytosis,effective tumor tissue targeting,and a significant reduction(>50%)in average tumor volume compared with Chol/CTX-Lip.Moreover,it relieved the concurrent infection burden and effectively regulated immune organs and cells,demonstrating superior biocompatibility.Conclusion:Rk1/CTX-Lip presents a promising new therapy for prostate cancer and holds potential for relieving concurrent fungal infections in cancer patients with low immunity.

Transcriptome-Wide Identification and Functional Analysis of PgSQE08-01 Gene in Ginsenoside Biosynthesis in Panax ginseng C.A.Mey.

Panax ginseng C.A.Mey.is an important plant species used in traditional Chinese medicine,whose primary active ingredient is a ginsenoside.Ginsenoside biosynthesis is not only regulated by transcription factors but also controlled by a variety of structural genes.Nonetheless,the molecular mechanism underlying ginsenoside biosynthesis has always been a topic in the discussion of ginseng secondary metabolites.Squalene epoxidase(SQE)is a key enzyme in the mevalonic acid pathway,which affects the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites such as terpenoid.Using ginseng transcriptome,expression,and ginsenoside content databases,this study employed bioinformatic methods to systematically analyze the genes encoding SQE in ginseng.We first selected six PgSQE candidates that were closely involved in ginsenoside biosynthesis and then identified PgSQE08-01 to be highly associated with ginsenoside biosynthesis.Next,we constructed the overexpression vector pCAMBIA3301-PgSQE08-01 and the RNAi vector pART27-PgSQE08-01 and transformed ginseng adventitious roots using Agrobacterium rhizogenes,to obtain positive hairy-root clones.Thereafter,quantitative reverse transcriptionpolymerase chain reaction and high-performance liquid chromatography were used to determine the expression of relevant genes and ginsenoside content,respectively.Then,we focused on the function of PgSQE08-01 gene,which was noted to be involved in ginsenoside biosynthesis.Thus,these findings not only provided a molecular basis for the identification of important functional genes in ginseng but also enriched genetic resources for the biosynthesis of ginsenosides using synthetic biology.

Effect of ginsenoside Rg1 on hematopoietic stem cells in treating aplastic anemia in mice via MAPK pathway

BACKGROUND Aplastic anemia(AA)presents a significant clinical challenge as a life-threatening condition due to failure to produce essential blood cells,with the current the-rapeutic options being notably limited.AIM To assess the therapeutic potential of ginsenoside Rg1 on AA,specifically its protective effects,while elucidating the mechanism at play.METHODS We employed a model of myelosuppression induced by cyclophosphamide(CTX)in C57 mice,followed by administration of ginsenoside Rg1 over 13 d.The invest-igation included examining the bone marrow,thymus and spleen for pathological changes via hematoxylin-eosin staining.Moreover,orbital blood of mice was collected for blood routine examinations.Flow cytometry was employed to identify the impact of ginsenoside Rg1 on cell apoptosis and cycle in the bone marrow of AA mice.Additionally,the study further evaluated cytokine levels with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and analyzed the expression of key proteins in the MAPK signaling pathway via western blot.RESULTS Administration of CTX led to significant damage to the bone marrow’s structural integrity and a reduction in hematopoietic cells,establishing a model of AA.Ginsenoside Rg1 successfully reversed hematopoietic dysfunction in AA mice.In comparison to the AA group,ginsenoside Rg1 provided relief by reducing the induction of cell apoptosis and inflammation factors caused by CTX.Furthermore,it helped alleviate the blockade in the cell cycle.Treatment with ginsenoside Rg1 significantly alleviated myelosuppression in mice by inhibiting the MAPK signaling pathway.CONCLUSION This study suggested that ginsenoside Rg1 addresses AA by alleviating myelosuppression,primarily through modulating the MAPK signaling pathway,which paves the way for a novel therapeutic strategy in treating AA,highlighting the potential of ginsenoside Rg1 as a beneficial intervention.

Ginsenoside Rb1 improves energy metabolism after spinal cord injury

Mitochondrial damage caused by oxidative stress and energy deficiency induced by focal ischemia and hypoxia are important factors that aggravate diseases.Studies have shown that ginsenoside Rb1 has neurotrophic and neuroprotective effects.However,whether it influences energy metabolism after spinal cord injury remains unclear.In this study,we treated mouse and cell models of spinal cord injury with ginsenoside Rb1.We found that ginsenoside Rb1 remarkably inhibited neuronal oxidative stress,protected mitochondria,promoted neuronal metabolic reprogramming,increased glycolytic activity and ATP production,and promoted the survival of motor neurons in the anterior horn and the recovery of motor function in the hind limb.Because sirtuin 3 regulates glycolysis and oxidative stress,mouse and cell models of spinal cord injury were treated with the sirtuin 3 inhibitor 3-TYP.When Sirt3 expression was suppressed,we found that the therapeutic effects of ginsenoside Rb1 on spinal cord injury were remarkably inhibited.Therefore,ginsenoside Rb1 is considered a potential drug for the treatment of spinal cord injury,and its therapeutic effects are closely related to sirtuin 3.

Ginsenoside Rc:A potential intervention agent for metabolic syndrome

Ginsenoside Rc,a dammarane-type tetracyclic triterpenoid saponin primarily derived from Panax ginseng,has garnered significant attention due to its diverse pharmacological properties.This review outlined the sources,putative biosynthetic pathways,extraction,and quantification techniques,as well as the pharmacokinetic properties of ginsenoside Rc.Furthermore,this study explored the pharmacological effects of ginsenoside Rc against metabolic syndrome(MetS)across various phenotypes including obesity,diabetes,atherosclerosis,non-alcoholic fatty liver disease,and osteoarthritis.It also highlighted the impact of ginsenoside Rc on multiple associated signaling molecules.In conclusion,the anti-MetS effect of ginsenoside Rc is characterized by its influence on multiple organs,multiple targets,and multiple ways.Although clinical investigations regarding the effects of ginsenoside Rc on MetS are limited,its proven safety and tolerability suggest its potential as an effective treatment option.

Comparative analysis of physicochemical properties,ginsenosides content andα-amylase inhibitory effects in white ginseng and red ginsen

Ginseng(Panax ginseng C.A.Meyer)as a common dietary adjunct is widely applied in Traditional Chinese Medicine due to its health-promoting properties,but the differences between white ginseng and red ginseng was rarely studied.In the present study,color parameters and scanning electron microscope(SEM)were determined to evaluate the differences of ginseng color and microstructure induced by processing procedure.Quantitative analysis of multi-components by a single-marker(QAMS)method and anti-α-amylase activity test were used to assess variations of chemical ingredients and pharmacological activity between white and red ginseng.Finally,molecular docking studies were carried out to screen out the most effective compound againstα-amylase.Results indicated that processing had a significant impact on the physicochemical properties and pharmacological activity of white and red ginseng.After processing,the color value of L*declined significantly.Red ginseng sample displayed a compact structure and presented of a gel layer on the surface compared to white ginseng.Additionally,the content of ginsenosides and the activity of anti-α-amylase decreased.The contents of total ginsenosides were positively correlated with the anti-α-amylase activities of ginseng,and ginsenoside Rb1 might be the most effective compound to inhibit the activity ofα-amylase.

Ginsenoside Rg5 enhances the radiosensitivity of lung adenocarcinoma via reducing HSP90-CDC37 interaction and promoting client protein degradation

Ginsenoside Rg5 is a rare ginsenoside showing promising tumor-suppressive effects.This study aimed to explore its radio-sensitizing effects and the underlying mechanisms.Human lung adenocarcinoma cell lines A549 and Calu-3 were used for in vitro and in vivo analysis.Bioinformatic molecular docking prediction and following validation by surface plasmon resonance(SPR)technology,cellular thermal shift assay(CETSA),and isothermal titration calorimetry(ITC)were conducted to explore the binding between ginsenoside Rg5 and 90 kD heat shock protein alpha(HSP90a).The effects of ginsenoside Rg5 on HSP90-cell division cycle 37(CDC37)interaction,the client protein stability,and the downstream regulations were further explored.Results showed that ginsenoside Rg5 could induce cell-cycle arrest at the G1 phase and enhance irradiationinduced cell apoptosis.It could bind to HSP90a with a high affinity,but the affinity was drastically decreased by HSP90a Y61A mutation.Co-immunoprecipitation(Co-IP)and ITC assays confirmed that ginsenoside Rg5 disrupts the HSP90-CDC37 interaction in a dose-dependent manner.It reduced irradiation-induced upregulation of the HSP90-CDC37 client proteins,including SRC,CDK4,RAF1,and ULK1 in A549 cell-derived xenograft(CDX)tumors.Ginsenoside Rg5 or MRT67307(an IKKε/TBK1 inhibitor)pretreatment suppressed irradiation-induced elevation of the LC3-II/b ratio and restored irradiation-induced downregulation of p62 expression.In A549 CDX tumors,ginsenoside Rg5 treatment suppressed LC3 expression and enhanced irradiation-induced DNA damage.In conclusion,ginsenoside Rg5 may be a potential radiosensitizer for lung adenocarcinoma.It interacts with HSP90a and reduces the binding between HSP90 and CDC37,thereby increasing the ubiquitin-mediated proteasomal degradation of the HSP90-CDC37 client proteins.

Ginsenoside Rg1 protects against ischemia-induced neuron damage by regulating the rno-miRNA-27a-3p/PPARγaxis

A preliminary miRNA screening showed that expression levels of rno-miRNA-27a-3p were significantly increased in the serum and brain tissues of rats undergoing cerebral ischemia.In recent years,there is evidence of the protective capacity of the saponins extracted from panax ginseng and its primary active ingredient ginsenosideRg1oncerebral ischemic injury.Methods:Fetal rat neurons(FRNs)were cultured in glucose-and-serumfree medium and exposed to hypoxia to establish a cerebral ischemia model in vitro(oxygen and glucose deprivation model,OGD).Antioxidant indexes(CAT,SOD),inflammatory markers(MPO,TNF-αand IL-6),and the expression of apoptosis and proliferation associated proteins(NF kB-p65,Caspase 3-cleaved,BCL-2)were examined.Results:Pre-treatment of Rg1(30–100μg/mL)could effectively inhibit the decline of antioxidant indexes(CAT,SOD)and increase in inflammatory markers(MPO,TNF-αand IL-6),and effectively inhibited the apoptosis in FRNs induced by OGD in a gradient-dependent manner.The mechanism analysis showed that the role of Rg1 in protecting against ischemia-induced neuron damage depends on its indirect up-regulation of PPAR protein via suppression of rnomiRNA-27a-3p.Moreover,these effects of Rg1 could be reversed by exogenous rno-miRNA-27a-3p and PPAR gene silencing in FRNs exposed to OGD.Conclusion:To summarize,our study demonstrates that Rg1 could effectively attenuate neuronal damage caused by cerebral ischemia via the rno-miRNA-27a-3p/PPARγpathway.Further,clarification of the novel mechanism will certainly improve our previous understanding of the role of Rg1 and enhancing its level in treatments for alleviating ischemic brain injury.

Ginsenoside Rk2, a dehydroprotopanaxadiol saponin, alleviates alcoholic liver disease via regulating NLRP3 and NLRP6 inflammasome signaling pathways in mice

Heavy alcohol consumption results in alcoholic liver disease(ALD)with inadequate therapeutic options.Here,we first report the potential beneficial effects of ginsenoside Rk2(Rk2),a rare dehydroprotopanaxadiol saponin isolated from streamed ginseng,against alcoholic liver injury in mice.Chronic-plus-single-binge ethanol feeding caused severe liver injury,as manifested by significantly elevated serum aminotransferase levels,hepatic histological changes,increased lipid accumulation,oxidative stress,and inflammation in the liver.These deleterious effects were alleviated by the treatment with Rk2(5 and 30 mg/kg).Acting as an nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-like receptor family pyrin domain-containing 3(NLRP3)inhibitor,Rk2 ameliorates alcohol-induced liver inflammation by inhibiting NLRP3 inflammasome signaling in the liver.Meanwhile,the treatment with Rk2 alleviated the alcohol-induced intestinal barrier dysfunction via enhancing NLRP6 inflammasome in the intestine.Our findings indicate that Rk2 is a promising agent for the prevention and treatment of ALD and other NLPR3-driven diseases.

Protective effect of ginsenoside Rg1 on 661W cells exposed to oxygen-glucose deprivation/reperfusion via keap1/nrf2 pathway

AIM:To construct an in vitro model of oxygen-glucose deprivation/reperfusion(OGD/R)induced injury to the optic nerve and to study the oxidative damage mechanism of ischemia-reperfusion(I/R)injury in 661W cells and the protective effect of ginsenoside Rg1.METHODS:The 661W cells were treated with different concentrations of Na2S2O4 to establish OGD/R model in vitro.Apoptosis,intracellular reactive oxygen species(ROS)levels and superoxide dismutase(SOD)levels were measured at different time points during the reperfusion injury process.The injury model was pretreated with graded concentrations of ginsenoside Rg1.Real-time polymerase chain reaction(PCR)was used to measure the expression levels of cytochrome C(cyt C)/B-cell lymphoma-2(Bcl2)/Bcl2 associated protein X(Bax),heme oxygenase-1(HO-1),caspase9,nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2(nrf2),kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1(keap1)and other genes.Western blot was used to detect the expression of nrf2,phosphorylated nrf2(pnrf2)and keap1 protein levels.RESULTS:Compared to the untreated group,the cell activity of 661W cells treated with Na2S2O4 for 6 and 8h decreased(P<0.01).Additionally,the ROS content increased and SOD levels decreased significantly(P<0.01).In contrast,treatment with ginsenoside Rg1 reversed the cell viability and SOD levels in comparison to the Na_(2)S_(2)O_(4)treated group(P<0.01).Moreover,Rg1 reduced the levels of caspase3,caspase9,and cyt C,while increasing the Bcl2/Bax level.These differences were all statistically significant(P<0.05).Western blot analysis showed no significant difference in the protein expression levels of keap1 and nrf2 with Rg1 treatment,however,Rg1 significantly increased the ratio of pnrf2/nrf2 protein expression compared to the Na_(2)S_(2)O_(4)treated group(P<0.001).CONCLUSION:The OGD/R process is induced in 661W cells using Na_(2)S_(2)O_(4).Rg1 inhibits OGD/R-induced oxidative damage and alleviates the extent of apoptosis in 661W cells through the keap1/nrf2 pathway.These results suggest a potential protective effect of Rg1 against retinal I/R injury.

Ginsenoside F1 administration promotes UCP1-dependent fat browning and ameliorates obesity-associated insulin resistance

Obesity-induced type 2 diabetes is mainly due to excessive free fatty acids leading to insulin resistance.Increasing thermogenesis is regarded as an effective strategy for hypolipidemia and hypoglycemia.Ginsenoside is a natural active component in Panax ginseng C.A.Meyer,and some of them enhance thermogenesis.However,there are few studies on the mechanism and target of ginsenosides enhancing thermogenesis.Using thermogenic protein uncoupling protein 1(UCP1)-luciferase reporter assay,we identifi ed ginsenoside F1 as a novel UCP1 activator in the ginsenosides library.Using pull down assay and inhibitor interference,we found F1 binds toβ3-adrenergic receptors(β3-AR)to enhance UCP1 expression via cAMP/PKA/CREB pathway.We also investigated the ability of F1 on energy metabolism in obesity-induced diabetic mice,including body weight,body composition and energy expenditure.The results of proteomics showed that F1 signifi cantly up-regulated thermogenesis proteins and lipolytic proteins,but down-regulated fatty acid synthesis proteins.Ginsenoside F1 increased thermogenesis and ameliorated insulin resistance specifi cally by promoting the browning of white adipose tissue in obese mice.Additionally,ginsenoside F1 improves norepinephrine-induced insulin resistance in adipocytes and hepatocytes,and shows a stronger mitochondria respiration ability than norepinephrine.These fi ndings suggest that ginsenoside F1 is a promising lead compound in the improvement of insulin resistance.

WNK2通过抑制ERK1/2/ROS/SHP2信号通路延缓肝细胞癌的增殖和侵袭

目的探讨WNK2对肝细胞癌(hepatocellocellua carcinoma,HCC)中ERK1/2/ROS/SHP2信号通路的影响,并探讨其在HCC细胞增殖和迁移中的作用。方法将WNK2-mimic和sh-RNA WNK2以及相应的阴性对照转染HepG2细胞,采用BALB/c裸鼠皮下成瘤实验检测WNK2对肝细胞癌增殖能力的影响;采用Western Blot检测瘤组织中WNK2、p40、gp90、p-SHP2、p-AKT和p-ERK1/2的表达;使用SHP2抑制剂PHPS1进行处理之后,采用Western Blot检测HepG2细胞中WNK2、p40、gp90、p-SHP2、p-AKT和p-ERK1/2的表达;使用细胞划痕实验和Transwell检测HepG2细胞的迁移能力和侵袭能力;采用单克隆增殖实验和CCK-8检测HepG2细胞的增殖能力。结果与sh-NC组相比,sh-RNA WNK2组裸鼠的瘤体体积显著增大(P<0.01);而与NC-mimic组相比,WNK2-mimic组裸鼠的瘤体体积显著减小(P<0.01);Western Blot结果显示,与sh-NC组相比,sh-RNA WNK2组WNK2的表达显著降低(P<0.01),p40、gp90、p-SHP2、p-AKT和p-ERK1/2的表达显著升高(P<0.01);而与NC-mimic组相比,WNK2-mimic组WNK2的表达显著升高(P<0.01),p40、gp90、p-SHP2、p-AKT和p-ERK1/2的表达显著降低(P<0.01);在体外实验当中,相对于sh-NC组,sh-RNA WNK2组中WNK2的表达显著降低(P<0.01),p40、gp90、p-SHP2、p-AKT和p-ERK1/2的表达显著升高(P<0.01);相对于sh-NC+PHPS1组,sh-RNA WNK2+PHPS1组中WNK2的表达显著降低(P<0.01),而p40、gp90、p-SHP2、p-AKT和p-ERK1/2的表达则被逆转并且与sh-NC+PHPS1组不具有显著性差异(P>0.05);细胞划痕实验和Transwell结果显示,相对于sh-NC组,sh-RNA WNK2组HepG2细胞的迁移和侵袭能力显著升高(P<0.01);sh-NC+PHPS1组和sh-RNA WNK2+PHPS1组HepG2细胞的迁移和侵袭能力显著降低并且不具有显著性差异(P>0.05);单克隆增殖实验结果显示,相对于sh-NC组,sh-RNA WNK2组HepG2细胞的增殖能力显著升高(P<0.01),而sh-NC+PHPS1组和sh-RNA WNK2+PHPS1组HepG2细胞的增殖能力显著降低并且不具有显著性差异(P>0.05)。结论WNK2可以抑制ERK1/2/ROS/SHP2信号通路,从而抑制ERK1/2/AKT信号通路,延缓HCC的增殖和迁移。

基于Nrf2/ROS信号通路探讨岩藻多糖对食管癌细胞增殖的抑制作用

目的:探讨岩藻多糖对食管癌增殖的影响,并分析其机制。方法:MTT法分析细胞增殖抑制率,Hoechst 33258染色和流式细胞术检测细胞凋亡,DCFH-DA探针检测ROS水平,Western blot法分析Nrf2、HO-1、NQO-1、Bcl-2、Bax、caspase-3水平,研究岩藻多糖对细胞增殖以及Nrf2/ROS信号通路的影响。裸鼠成瘤实验验证岩藻多糖对瘤体的瘤重、瘤体积及Nrf2、HO-1、NQO-1水平的影响。结果:1~16µg/mL岩藻多糖极显著抑制ECA109细胞增殖,48 h IC50为3.26µg/mL。与对照组(0.1%DMSO)相比,1、2、4µg/mL岩藻多糖处理后的ECA109细胞出现核凝聚、染色质不规则收缩、凋亡小体等明显的凋亡特征,(极)显著促进ECA109细胞凋亡,极显著下调Bcl-2表达水平,极显著上调Bax、Cleaved-caspase-3表达水平,极显著增加ROS水平,极显著降低Nrf2、HO-1、NQO-1蛋白水平(P<0.05,P<0.01);Nrf2过表达能显著下调岩藻多糖抑制ECA109细胞增殖效果,显著下调ROS水平,显著上调Nrf2、HO-1、NQO-1蛋白水平(P<0.05)。体内实验显示,50、100 mg/kg岩藻多糖极显著抑制瘤体体积、瘤体质量,下调瘤体Nrf2、HO-1、NQO-1水平(P<0.05)。结论:岩藻多糖抑制ECA109细胞增殖,对体内移植瘤抑瘤效果显著,其机制与调控Nrf2/ROS信号通路有关。

SOX7通过靶向调控SHP-2/Wnt/β-catenin/ROS通路抑制结直肠癌细胞增殖、侵袭和迁移

目的研究SOX7调控SHP-2/Wnt/β-catenin/ROS通路从而影响结直肠癌细胞增殖、侵袭和迁移的分子机制。方法将20只裸鼠皮下移植瘤模型随机分为SOX7 NC组(n=5)、SOX mimic组(n=5)、SOX7 NC+PHPS1组(n=5)和SOX7 mimic+PHPS1组(n=5),观察肿瘤生长情况。通过脂质体法将人结直肠癌细胞系SW480细胞转染后,将细胞分为6组,分别为SOX7 NC组、SOX7 mimic组、SOX7 NC+H_(2)O_(2)组、SOX7 mimic+H_(2)O_(2)组、SOX7 NC+PHPS1组、SOX7 mimic+PHPS1组。通过Western blot实验检测各组SW480细胞SHP-2/Wnt/β-catenin/ROS通路相关蛋白的表达,通过细胞划痕实验和Transwell侵袭迁移实验检测SW480细胞的侵袭迁移能力,通过CCK-8检测SW480细胞的增殖。结果小鼠体内实验显示:SOX7 mimic组肿瘤体积明显小于SOX7 NC组(P<0.01),经过PHPS1干预的肿瘤体积明显增大,SOX7 mimic+PHPS1组肿瘤体积和SOX7 NC+PHPS1组的差异无统计学意义。体外实验发现:SOX7 mimic抑制了SW480细胞Wnt、β-catenin、NOX2、NOX4、PI3K、P-PI3K、AKT、P-AKT蛋白表达(P<0.01),促进了p-SHP-2蛋白表达(P<0.01);加入H_(2)O_(2)和SHP-2抑制剂后SOX7 mimic组和SOX7 NC组的Wnt、β-catenin、NOX2、NOX4、PI3K、P-PI3K、AKT、P-AKT的蛋白表达水平升高,但差异无统计学意义,SHP-2、p-SHP-2蛋白的表达水平降低,但差异无统计学意义;细胞划痕、Transwell侵袭迁移实验和CCK-8实验结果表明SOX7通过氧化应激和SHP-2通路抑制了SW480细胞的迁移、侵袭和增殖(P<0.01)。结论SOX7可通过靶向SHP-2/Wnt/β-catenin/ROS通路抑制结直肠癌增殖、侵袭和迁移。

助磨剂及RO相分选对钢渣胶凝活性的影响

针对钢渣易磨性差、活性低的问题,采用加入助磨剂和RO相分选的方法以降低能耗和提高其活性。通过加入6种助磨剂后对钢渣进行粉磨,探究助磨剂对钢渣粉比表面积、粒度分布、RO相解离度的影响;并对粉磨后的钢渣粉进行RO相分选,研究分选对钢渣RO相含量、活性和水化微观性能的影响。结果表明:助磨剂和RO相分选对钢渣的胶凝活性提高作用明显。助磨剂的加入改善了钢渣粉的粒度分布均匀性,增加了粒径为3~32μm的颗粒含量,提高了钢渣粉的比表面积和RO相解离度,分选降低了钢渣粉中RO相的含量。助磨剂TD(三异丙醇胺和二乙二醇按质量比1∶1复配)的助磨效果最好且对RO相的解离效果达到最大,分选后钢渣粉中RO相含量降低了38.58%,钢渣粉掺量为30%时7和28 d活性指数相较于空白组分别提高了27.32%和21.48%。

基于ROS的铸件分拣机器人运动规划研究

为铸件分拣机器人在分拣铸件时能快速规划出一条稳定合理的路径、有效躲避障碍物、提高运动规划效率,文章通过ROS进行运动规划研究。利用ROS提供的C++接口完成笛卡尔指定轨迹规划验证。为进一步提高分拣效率和避障能力,文中改进算法在GB-RRT*算法基础上引入了局部迭代人工势场,加入了自适应目标偏置策略和直连策略。通过Matlab和ROS设计并完成了仿真实验和铸件分拣实验,实验结果表明采用改进算法后可有效减少无效点生成,缩短规划时间,减小路径长度,提高规划效率。同时,在规划运动时各关节运动平稳,轨迹平滑,极大地提高了铸件分拣效率,改善了分拣环境,保证了其安全性。

干旱胁迫对玉米幼苗ROS和POD的影响

山西省内市场上销售的玉米品种多为抗旱品种,为了更好地区分不同品种之间的差异,本研究选取8个玉米品种为试验材料,采用土培的方式,人工控制水量模拟干旱,研究干旱胁迫下不同品种玉米幼苗的活性氧(ROS)和过氧化物酶(POD)的变化。采用双抗体夹心法测定ROS的含量,采用愈创木酚法测定POD活性。结果表明,干旱胁迫下各品种玉米幼苗ROS含量全部上升,其中大丰26、大丰30和并单16的ROS含量增加不显著,其余品种增加显著;干旱胁迫诱导大丰26和大丰30的POD活性显著上升,其余品种的POD活性变化不显著。分析ROS和POD活性指标变化可以看出,与其余7个品种相比,大丰30的抗旱能力更强。