Objective To investigate the effects of hepatocyte growth factor(HGF)on vascular endothelial cells apoptosis induced by advanced glycation end products(AGEs)and its possible mechanism. Methods Human umbilical vein end...Objective To investigate the effects of hepatocyte growth factor(HGF)on vascular endothelial cells apoptosis induced by advanced glycation end products(AGEs)and its possible mechanism. Methods Human umbilical vein endothelial cells(HUVECs)were cultured in vitro and intervened by different concentrations of AGEs and HGF.The cell inhibitory rates of each group with different culture time(12, 24, 48, and 72 hours)were measured by methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium(MTT)assay. The early stage apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry with Annexin V-FITC/PI double staining, morphology of cell apoptosis was observed by hoechst 33258 fluorescence staining, and the expression of apoptosis-associated genes Bax and Bcl-2 were determined by Western blotting.The activity of caspase-3 was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).Results Morphological observation indicated that high concentration of AGEs induced characteristic apoptotic changes in HUVECs.Within a certain concentration range, HUVECs apoptosis inducing rates by AGEs were in both dose- and time-dependent manners.HGF significantly inhibited the apoptosis of HUVECs induced by AGEs (P< 0.05).AGEs significantly promoted expression of Bax protein, but not Bcl-2.Whereas HGF significantly promoted the expression of Bcl-2(P<0.01)and decreased the activity of caspase-3(P<0.05)without affecting Bax level.Conclusions AGEs can induce the apoptosis of endothelial cells in vitro.HGF may effectively attenuate AGEs-induced endothelial cells apoptosis through upregulating Bcl-2 gene expression and inhibiting caspase-3 activation.展开更多
Objective To explore the glycation of basic fibroblast grow th factor( bFGF) in diabetic skin.Methods The abdom inal full-thickness skin tissues from 58 patients( 29 diabetic and 29 non-diabetic) aged 40 to69 years an...Objective To explore the glycation of basic fibroblast grow th factor( bFGF) in diabetic skin.Methods The abdom inal full-thickness skin tissues from 58 patients( 29 diabetic and 29 non-diabetic) aged 40 to69 years and granulation tissues from 15 patients( 8 diabetic and 7 non-diabetic) aged 50 to 59 were analyzed.The proportion of advanced glycation end products( AGEs)-b FG F intotal b FGF was measured with co-immunoprecipitation and the histological characteristics of wound skin were detected with hem atoxylin and eosin staining. The cell viability, apoptosis, and angiogenesis of human derm al m icrovascular endothelial cells( HDMECs) after exposure to AG Es-b FG For bFGF were measured with cell counting kit-8, flow cytom etry,and tube form ation assay, respectively. Results The proportion of AG Es-b FG F in total b FG F showed agedependent increaseboth in diabetic and non-diabetic skin. As com pared with non-diabetic skin, the constituent ratio in diabetic skin increased significantly in the equal age-group, and the same result could be obtained in granulation tissues from patients aged 50 to 59. The proportion of AG Es-b FG F in diabetic granulation was low er than that in diabetic skin from patients aged 50 to 59. H istological analysis show ed few er vessels in diabetic skin wound. In vitro, the viability and vascularization of H D M EC s were promoted by b FG F and inhibited after exposure to AGEs-bFGF for 7d. Conclusion The present study indicates that one cause for im paired wound healing in diabetic skin could be the glycated b FG F and its changed angiogenic function.展开更多
AIMTo investigate the association of receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE) G82S and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) -634 G/C gene polymorphisms with diabetic retinopathy (DR).METHODSOur cross-s...AIMTo investigate the association of receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE) G82S and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) -634 G/C gene polymorphisms with diabetic retinopathy (DR).METHODSOur cross-sectional study included 61 diabetic patients, 12 of them had proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR), 15 had non proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR), 34 had no diabetic retinopathy (NDR) and 61 healthy controls. Participants were tested for RAGE G82S and VEGF -634 G/C polymorphisms by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism.RESULTSWe found a significant association between VEGF -634 G/C polymorphism and PDR as PDR patients had increased incidence of VEGF -634 CC genotype compared to NDR patients [odds ratio for CC vs (GC+GG)=6.5, 95% CI=1.5-27.8, P=0.021]. Also VEGF -634 CC genotype and C allele were significantly higher in the PDR than in NPDR patients, which is a novel finding in our study (P=0.024, 0.009 respectively). The mean triglycerides level was significantly higher in diabetic patients with CC genotype (P=0.01) as compared to patients with other genotypes. All cases and control subjects were of the same heterozygous RAGE 82G/S genotype.CONCLUSIONPatients carrying VEGF -634 C polymorphism have a higher risk of PDR development, so VEGF -634 G/C polymorphism could be used as a predictive marker for PDR in diabetic patients. We could not find a significant association between RAGE G82S polymorphism and DR.展开更多
The article presents data on the study of phenological phases of blackberries in the Samarkand region in 2022-2023. The influence of differing in weather conditions, especially at the beginning and end of the growing ...The article presents data on the study of phenological phases of blackberries in the Samarkand region in 2022-2023. The influence of differing in weather conditions, especially at the beginning and end of the growing season, on the timing of onset and duration of the main phenophases of the plant is analyzed. The objects of the study were 4 varieties of different genetic and ecological-geographical origin of foreign selection: Brazos, Jumbo, Thornfree and Karaka Black. Phenological observations were carried out according to the classical methodology developed for this crop in Russia. The timing of all phenophases was significantly dependent on the temperature conditions of the growing season: in the year with a higher sum of average daily temperatures, the corresponding phenophases occurred earlier. According to preliminary data, the climatic indicators of the vegetation period of this region allow for the cultivation of blackberries of the main morphological groups (erect, semi-erect, trailing) and different ripening periods.展开更多
目的观察血清成纤维生长因子-23(fibroblast growth factor 23,FGF23)/抗衰老基因Klotho、辅助性T淋巴细胞(helper T lymphocytes,Th)1/Th2细胞因子在老年终末期肾病患者中的表达,并分析对医院感染的预测和预后的影响。方法选取2021年1...目的观察血清成纤维生长因子-23(fibroblast growth factor 23,FGF23)/抗衰老基因Klotho、辅助性T淋巴细胞(helper T lymphocytes,Th)1/Th2细胞因子在老年终末期肾病患者中的表达,并分析对医院感染的预测和预后的影响。方法选取2021年1月1日至2022年12月31日自贡市精神卫生中心(自贡市老年病医院)收治的106例老年终末期肾病患者,男65例,年龄范围60~84岁,年龄(67.21±3.07)岁,女41例,年龄范围60~84岁,年龄(67.65±2.98)岁,于入院第2天检测血清FGF23、抗衰老基因Klotho、Th1细胞因子[γ干扰素(interferon-γ,IFN-γ)、白介素2(interleukin-2,IL-2)]、Th2细胞因子(IL-4、IL-10)水平,进行急性生理功能及慢性健康状况评分Ⅱ(acute physiology and chronic health status scoring systemⅡ,APACHEⅡ)评估。根据住院期间是否发生医院感染分为感染组(28例)、未感染组(78例),比较两组各项血清指标及APACHEⅡ评分水平,分析各项指标与APACHEⅡ评分的相关性。随访3个月统计患者生存预后[生存(71例)、死亡(35例)],比较不同预后患者血清FGF23、Klotho、IFN-γ、IL-2、IL-4、IL-10水平,分析各项指标对医院感染及预后的预测价值及临床效用。结果106例老年终末期肾病患者根据住院期间是否发生医院感染分为感染组(28例)、未感染组(78例),随访3个月后生存71例、死亡35例。入院第2天感染组血清FGF23、IL-4、IL-10水平及APACHEⅡ评分分别为(78.64±20.16)ng/mL、(20.14±1.48)μg/L、(22.47±2.56)μg/L、(26.38±6.51)分,未感染组分别为(60.17±16.83)ng/mL、(16.25±1.21)μg/L、(19.52±1.86)μg/L、(22.97±6.45)分,感染组血清FGF23、IL-4、IL-10水平及APACHEⅡ评分均高于未感染组(P<0.05);入院第2天感染组血清Klotho、IFN-γ、IL-2水平分别为(34.95±12.62)ng/mL、(22.19±1.69)μg/L、(28.73±2.95)μg/L,未感染组分别为(51.61±16.08)ng/mL、(25.31±1.74)μg/L、(33.95±1.52)μg/L,感染组血清Klotho、IFN-γ、IL-2水平均低于未感染组(P<0.05);血清FGF23、IL-4、IL-10水平与APACHEⅡ评分呈正相关(相关系数r=0.629、0.597、0.612,P均<0.05),血清Klotho、IFN-γ、IL-2水平与APACHEⅡ评分呈负相关(相关系数r=-0.632、-0.718、-0.701、0.597,P均<0.05);死亡患者入组后1个月血清FGF23、IL-10、IL-4水平分别为(77.49±21.85)ng/mL、(24.76±4.77)μg/L、(24.81±6.28)μg/L,生存患者分别为(58.92±16.94)ng/mL、(18.10±3.82)μg/L、(13.57±4.38)μg/L,死亡患者入组后1个月血清FGF23、IL-10、IL-4水平高于生存患者(P<0.05);死亡患者入组后1个月血清Klotho、IFN-γ、IL-2水平分别为(30.03±11.76)ng/mL、(20.33±2.63)μg/L、(27.19±4.91)μg/L,生存患者分别为(55.68±17.02)ng/mL、(26.54±4.79)μg/L、(35.22±5.64)μg/L,死亡患者入组后1个月血清Klotho、IFN-γ、IL-2水平低于生存患者(P<0.05);血清FGF23、Klotho、IFN-γ、IL-2、IL-4、IL-10预测终末期老年肾病患者发生医院感染、生存预后曲线下面积分别为0.904(OR:0.832~0.953)、0.911(OR:0.840~0.958),且具有良好临床效用(P<0.05)。结论老年终末期肾病患者血清FGF23/Klotho、Th1/Th2细胞因子水平失衡,合并感染患者血清FGF23、IL-10、IL-4水平异常升高,血清Klotho、IFN-γ、IL-2水平表达降低,联合血清FGF23/Klotho、Th1/Th2细胞因子预测医院感染、评估预后的价值较高。展开更多
Accurate measurements of the associated vegetation phenological dynamics are crucial for understanding the relationship between climate change and terrestrial ecosystems. However, at present, most vegetation phenologi...Accurate measurements of the associated vegetation phenological dynamics are crucial for understanding the relationship between climate change and terrestrial ecosystems. However, at present, most vegetation phenological calculations are based on a single algorithm or method. Because of the spatial, temporal, and ecological complexity of the vegetation growth processes, a single algorithm or method for monitoring all these processes has been indicated to be elusive. Therefore, in this study, from the perspective of plant growth characteristics, we established a method to remotely determine the start of the growth season(SOG) and the end of the growth season(EOG), in which the maximum relative change rate of the normalized difference vegetation index(NDVI) corresponds to the SOG, and the next minimum absolute change rate of the NDVI corresponds to the EOG. Taking the Three-River Headwaters Region in 2000–2013 as an example, we ascertained the spatiotemporal and vertical characteristics of its vegetation phenological changes. Then, in contrast to the actual air temperature data, observed data and other related studies, we found that the SOG and EOG calculated by the proposed method is closer to the time corresponding to the air temperature, and the trends of the SOG and EOG calculated by the proposed method are in good agreement with other relevant studies. Meantime, the error of the SOG between the calculated and observed in this study is smaller than that in other studies.展开更多
文摘Objective To investigate the effects of hepatocyte growth factor(HGF)on vascular endothelial cells apoptosis induced by advanced glycation end products(AGEs)and its possible mechanism. Methods Human umbilical vein endothelial cells(HUVECs)were cultured in vitro and intervened by different concentrations of AGEs and HGF.The cell inhibitory rates of each group with different culture time(12, 24, 48, and 72 hours)were measured by methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium(MTT)assay. The early stage apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry with Annexin V-FITC/PI double staining, morphology of cell apoptosis was observed by hoechst 33258 fluorescence staining, and the expression of apoptosis-associated genes Bax and Bcl-2 were determined by Western blotting.The activity of caspase-3 was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).Results Morphological observation indicated that high concentration of AGEs induced characteristic apoptotic changes in HUVECs.Within a certain concentration range, HUVECs apoptosis inducing rates by AGEs were in both dose- and time-dependent manners.HGF significantly inhibited the apoptosis of HUVECs induced by AGEs (P< 0.05).AGEs significantly promoted expression of Bax protein, but not Bcl-2.Whereas HGF significantly promoted the expression of Bcl-2(P<0.01)and decreased the activity of caspase-3(P<0.05)without affecting Bax level.Conclusions AGEs can induce the apoptosis of endothelial cells in vitro.HGF may effectively attenuate AGEs-induced endothelial cells apoptosis through upregulating Bcl-2 gene expression and inhibiting caspase-3 activation.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(81071568,81272111)National Science and Technology Support Plan(2012BAI11B00)
文摘Objective To explore the glycation of basic fibroblast grow th factor( bFGF) in diabetic skin.Methods The abdom inal full-thickness skin tissues from 58 patients( 29 diabetic and 29 non-diabetic) aged 40 to69 years and granulation tissues from 15 patients( 8 diabetic and 7 non-diabetic) aged 50 to 59 were analyzed.The proportion of advanced glycation end products( AGEs)-b FG F intotal b FGF was measured with co-immunoprecipitation and the histological characteristics of wound skin were detected with hem atoxylin and eosin staining. The cell viability, apoptosis, and angiogenesis of human derm al m icrovascular endothelial cells( HDMECs) after exposure to AG Es-b FG For bFGF were measured with cell counting kit-8, flow cytom etry,and tube form ation assay, respectively. Results The proportion of AG Es-b FG F in total b FG F showed agedependent increaseboth in diabetic and non-diabetic skin. As com pared with non-diabetic skin, the constituent ratio in diabetic skin increased significantly in the equal age-group, and the same result could be obtained in granulation tissues from patients aged 50 to 59. The proportion of AG Es-b FG F in diabetic granulation was low er than that in diabetic skin from patients aged 50 to 59. H istological analysis show ed few er vessels in diabetic skin wound. In vitro, the viability and vascularization of H D M EC s were promoted by b FG F and inhibited after exposure to AGEs-bFGF for 7d. Conclusion The present study indicates that one cause for im paired wound healing in diabetic skin could be the glycated b FG F and its changed angiogenic function.
文摘AIMTo investigate the association of receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE) G82S and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) -634 G/C gene polymorphisms with diabetic retinopathy (DR).METHODSOur cross-sectional study included 61 diabetic patients, 12 of them had proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR), 15 had non proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR), 34 had no diabetic retinopathy (NDR) and 61 healthy controls. Participants were tested for RAGE G82S and VEGF -634 G/C polymorphisms by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism.RESULTSWe found a significant association between VEGF -634 G/C polymorphism and PDR as PDR patients had increased incidence of VEGF -634 CC genotype compared to NDR patients [odds ratio for CC vs (GC+GG)=6.5, 95% CI=1.5-27.8, P=0.021]. Also VEGF -634 CC genotype and C allele were significantly higher in the PDR than in NPDR patients, which is a novel finding in our study (P=0.024, 0.009 respectively). The mean triglycerides level was significantly higher in diabetic patients with CC genotype (P=0.01) as compared to patients with other genotypes. All cases and control subjects were of the same heterozygous RAGE 82G/S genotype.CONCLUSIONPatients carrying VEGF -634 C polymorphism have a higher risk of PDR development, so VEGF -634 G/C polymorphism could be used as a predictive marker for PDR in diabetic patients. We could not find a significant association between RAGE G82S polymorphism and DR.
文摘The article presents data on the study of phenological phases of blackberries in the Samarkand region in 2022-2023. The influence of differing in weather conditions, especially at the beginning and end of the growing season, on the timing of onset and duration of the main phenophases of the plant is analyzed. The objects of the study were 4 varieties of different genetic and ecological-geographical origin of foreign selection: Brazos, Jumbo, Thornfree and Karaka Black. Phenological observations were carried out according to the classical methodology developed for this crop in Russia. The timing of all phenophases was significantly dependent on the temperature conditions of the growing season: in the year with a higher sum of average daily temperatures, the corresponding phenophases occurred earlier. According to preliminary data, the climatic indicators of the vegetation period of this region allow for the cultivation of blackberries of the main morphological groups (erect, semi-erect, trailing) and different ripening periods.
文摘目的观察血清成纤维生长因子-23(fibroblast growth factor 23,FGF23)/抗衰老基因Klotho、辅助性T淋巴细胞(helper T lymphocytes,Th)1/Th2细胞因子在老年终末期肾病患者中的表达,并分析对医院感染的预测和预后的影响。方法选取2021年1月1日至2022年12月31日自贡市精神卫生中心(自贡市老年病医院)收治的106例老年终末期肾病患者,男65例,年龄范围60~84岁,年龄(67.21±3.07)岁,女41例,年龄范围60~84岁,年龄(67.65±2.98)岁,于入院第2天检测血清FGF23、抗衰老基因Klotho、Th1细胞因子[γ干扰素(interferon-γ,IFN-γ)、白介素2(interleukin-2,IL-2)]、Th2细胞因子(IL-4、IL-10)水平,进行急性生理功能及慢性健康状况评分Ⅱ(acute physiology and chronic health status scoring systemⅡ,APACHEⅡ)评估。根据住院期间是否发生医院感染分为感染组(28例)、未感染组(78例),比较两组各项血清指标及APACHEⅡ评分水平,分析各项指标与APACHEⅡ评分的相关性。随访3个月统计患者生存预后[生存(71例)、死亡(35例)],比较不同预后患者血清FGF23、Klotho、IFN-γ、IL-2、IL-4、IL-10水平,分析各项指标对医院感染及预后的预测价值及临床效用。结果106例老年终末期肾病患者根据住院期间是否发生医院感染分为感染组(28例)、未感染组(78例),随访3个月后生存71例、死亡35例。入院第2天感染组血清FGF23、IL-4、IL-10水平及APACHEⅡ评分分别为(78.64±20.16)ng/mL、(20.14±1.48)μg/L、(22.47±2.56)μg/L、(26.38±6.51)分,未感染组分别为(60.17±16.83)ng/mL、(16.25±1.21)μg/L、(19.52±1.86)μg/L、(22.97±6.45)分,感染组血清FGF23、IL-4、IL-10水平及APACHEⅡ评分均高于未感染组(P<0.05);入院第2天感染组血清Klotho、IFN-γ、IL-2水平分别为(34.95±12.62)ng/mL、(22.19±1.69)μg/L、(28.73±2.95)μg/L,未感染组分别为(51.61±16.08)ng/mL、(25.31±1.74)μg/L、(33.95±1.52)μg/L,感染组血清Klotho、IFN-γ、IL-2水平均低于未感染组(P<0.05);血清FGF23、IL-4、IL-10水平与APACHEⅡ评分呈正相关(相关系数r=0.629、0.597、0.612,P均<0.05),血清Klotho、IFN-γ、IL-2水平与APACHEⅡ评分呈负相关(相关系数r=-0.632、-0.718、-0.701、0.597,P均<0.05);死亡患者入组后1个月血清FGF23、IL-10、IL-4水平分别为(77.49±21.85)ng/mL、(24.76±4.77)μg/L、(24.81±6.28)μg/L,生存患者分别为(58.92±16.94)ng/mL、(18.10±3.82)μg/L、(13.57±4.38)μg/L,死亡患者入组后1个月血清FGF23、IL-10、IL-4水平高于生存患者(P<0.05);死亡患者入组后1个月血清Klotho、IFN-γ、IL-2水平分别为(30.03±11.76)ng/mL、(20.33±2.63)μg/L、(27.19±4.91)μg/L,生存患者分别为(55.68±17.02)ng/mL、(26.54±4.79)μg/L、(35.22±5.64)μg/L,死亡患者入组后1个月血清Klotho、IFN-γ、IL-2水平低于生存患者(P<0.05);血清FGF23、Klotho、IFN-γ、IL-2、IL-4、IL-10预测终末期老年肾病患者发生医院感染、生存预后曲线下面积分别为0.904(OR:0.832~0.953)、0.911(OR:0.840~0.958),且具有良好临床效用(P<0.05)。结论老年终末期肾病患者血清FGF23/Klotho、Th1/Th2细胞因子水平失衡,合并感染患者血清FGF23、IL-10、IL-4水平异常升高,血清Klotho、IFN-γ、IL-2水平表达降低,联合血清FGF23/Klotho、Th1/Th2细胞因子预测医院感染、评估预后的价值较高。
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 41801099)
文摘Accurate measurements of the associated vegetation phenological dynamics are crucial for understanding the relationship between climate change and terrestrial ecosystems. However, at present, most vegetation phenological calculations are based on a single algorithm or method. Because of the spatial, temporal, and ecological complexity of the vegetation growth processes, a single algorithm or method for monitoring all these processes has been indicated to be elusive. Therefore, in this study, from the perspective of plant growth characteristics, we established a method to remotely determine the start of the growth season(SOG) and the end of the growth season(EOG), in which the maximum relative change rate of the normalized difference vegetation index(NDVI) corresponds to the SOG, and the next minimum absolute change rate of the NDVI corresponds to the EOG. Taking the Three-River Headwaters Region in 2000–2013 as an example, we ascertained the spatiotemporal and vertical characteristics of its vegetation phenological changes. Then, in contrast to the actual air temperature data, observed data and other related studies, we found that the SOG and EOG calculated by the proposed method is closer to the time corresponding to the air temperature, and the trends of the SOG and EOG calculated by the proposed method are in good agreement with other relevant studies. Meantime, the error of the SOG between the calculated and observed in this study is smaller than that in other studies.