Diagnostic significance of serum levels of serum amyloid A,procalcitonin,and high-mobility group box 1 in identifying necrotising enterocolitis in newborns

BACKGROUND Necrotising enterocolitis(NEC)is a critical gastrointestinal emergency affecting premature and low-birth-weight neonates.Serum amyloid A(SAA),procalcitonin(PCT),and high-mobility group box 1(HMGB1)have emerged as potential biomarkers for NEC due to their roles in inflammatory response,tissue damage,and immune regulation.AIM To evaluate the diagnostic value of SAA,PCT,and HMGB1 in the context of NEC in newborns.METHODS The study retrospectively analysed the clinical data of 48 newborns diagnosed with NEC and 50 healthy newborns admitted to the hospital.Clinical,radiological,and laboratory findings,including serum SAA,PCT,and HMGB1 Levels,were collected,and specific detection methods were used.The diagnostic value of the biomarkers was evaluated through statistical analysis,which was performed using chi-square test,t-test,correlation analysis,and receiver operating characteristic(ROC)analysis.RESULTS The study demonstrated significantly elevated levels of serum SAA,PCT,and HMGB1 Levels in newborns diagnosed with NEC compared with healthy controls.The correlation analysis indicated strong positive correlations among serum SAA,PCT,and HMGB1 Levels and the presence of NEC.ROC analysis revealed promising sensitivity and specificity for serum SAA,PCT,and HMGB1 Levels as potential diagnostic markers.The combined model of the three biomarkers demonstrating an extremely high area under the curve(0.908).CONCLUSION The diagnostic value of serum SAA,PCT,and HMGB1 Levels in NEC was highlighted.These biomarkers potentially improve the early detection,risk stratification,and clinical management of critical conditions.The findings suggest that these biomarkers may aid in timely intervention and the enhancement of outcomes for neonates affected by NEC.

High-mobility group box 1 protein and its role in severe acute pancreatitis

The high mobility group box 1(HMGB1),which belongs to the subfamily of HMG-1/-2,is a highly conserved single peptide chain consisting of 215 amino acid residues with a molecular weight of approximately 24894 Da.HMGB1 is a ubiquitous nuclear protein in mammals and plays a vital role in inflammatory diseases.Acute pancreatitis is one of the most common causes of acute abdominal pain with a poor prognosis.Acute pancreatitis is an acute inflammatory process of the pancreas(duration of less than six months),for which the severe form is called severe acute pancreatitis(SAP).More and more studies have shown that HMGB1 has a bidirectional effect in the pathogenesis of SAP.Extracellular HMGB1 can aggravate the pancreatic inflammatory process,whereas intracellular HMGB1 has a protective effect against pancreatitis.The mechanism of HMGB1 is multiple,mainly through the nuclear factor-κB pathway.Receptors for advanced glycation endproducts and toll-like receptors(TLR),especially TLR-2 and TLR-4,are two major types of receptors mediating the inflammatory process triggered by HMGB1 and may be also the main mediators in the pathogenesis of SAP.HMGB1 inhibitors,such as ethyl pyruvate,pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate and Scolopendra subspinipes mutilans,can decrease the level of extracellular HMGB1 and are the promising targets in the treatment of SAP.

Inhibition of LOX-1 alleviates the proinflammatory effects of high-mobility group box 1 in Aspergillus fumigatus keratitis

AIM: To investigate the inflammatory amplification effect of high-mobility group box 1(HMGB1) in Aspergillus fumigatus(A. fumigatus) keratitis and the relationship between lectin-like oxidized low-density lipoprotein receptor 1(LOX-1) and HMGB1 in keratitis immune responses.METHODS: Phosphate buffer saline(PBS), and Boxb were injected into BALB/c mice subconjunctivally before the corneas were infected with A. fumigatus. RAW264.7 macrophages and neutrophils were pretreated with PBS and Boxb to determine the HMGB1 inflammatory amplification effects. Abdominal cavity extracted macrophages were pretreated with Boxb and Poly(I)(a LOX-1 inhibitor) before A. fumigatus hyphae stimulation to prove the the relationship between the two molecules. LOX-1, interleukin-1β(IL-1β), tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α), macrophage inflammatory protein-2(MIP-2) and IL-10 were assessed by polymerase chain reaction and Western blot.RESULTS: Pretreatment with Boxb exacerbated corneal inflammation. In macrophages and neutrophils, A. fumigatus induced LOX-1, IL-1β, TNF-α and MIP-2 expression in Boxb group was higher than those in PBS group. Poly(I) treatments before infection alleviated the proinflammatory effects of Boxb in abdominal cavity extracted macrophages. Pretreatment with Boxb did not influence Dectin-1 mRNA levels in macrophages and neutrophils.CONCLUSION: In fungal keratitis, HMGB1 is a proinflammatory factor in the first line of immune response. HMGB1 mainly stimulates neutrophils and macrophages to produce inflammatory cytokines and chemokines during the immune response. LOX-1 participates in HMGB1 induced inflammatory exacerbation in A. fumigatus keratitis.

Inhibition of high-mobility group box 1 expression by siRNA in rat hepatic stellate cells

AIM:To explore the role of high-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) protein during liver fibrogenesis and investigate the functional effects of HMGB1 gene silencing in hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) using siRNA.METHODS:Hepatic fibrosis in rats was induced through serial subcutaneous injections of dimethylnitrosamine,and expression of HMGB1 was detected by immunohistochemistry.HMGB1 siRNAs were developed and transiently transfected into HSC-T6 cells using Lipofectamine 2000.HMGB1 expression was evaluated by real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and Western blotting analysis.Expression of α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) and collagen typesⅠand Ⅲ was evaluated by real-time PCR.Cell proliferation and the cell cycle were determined using the methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium method.Finally,collagen content in HSC supernatant was evaluated by an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.RESULTS:The results showed that HMGB1 was upregulated during liver fibrosis and that its expression was closely correlated with the deposition of collagen.siRNA molecules were successfully transfected into HSCs and induced inhibition of HMGB1 expression in a time-dependent manner.Moreover,HMGB1 siRNA treatment inhibited synthesis of α-SMA and collagen types Ⅰ and Ⅲ in transfected HSCs.CONCLUSION:This study suggests a significant functional role for HMGB1 in the development of liver fibrosis.It also demonstrates that downregulation of HMGB1 expression might be a potential strategy to treat liver fibrosis.

High mobility group box 1 in the central nervous system:regeneration hidden beneath inflammation

High-mobility group box 1 was first discovered in the calf thymus as a DNA-binding nuclear protein and has been widely studied in diverse fields,including neurology and neuroscience.High-mobility group box 1 in the extracellular space functions as a pro-inflammatory damage-associated molecular pattern,which has been proven to play an important role in a wide variety of central nervous system disorders such as ischemic stroke,Alzheimer’s disease,frontotemporal dementia,Parkinson’s disease,multiple sclerosis,epilepsy,and traumatic brain injury.Several drugs that inhibit high-mobility group box 1 as a damage-associated molecular pattern,such as glycyrrhizin,ethyl pyruvate,and neutralizing anti-high-mobility group box 1 antibodies,are commonly used to target high-mobility group box 1 activity in central nervous system disorders.Although it is commonly known for its detrimental inflammatory effect,high-mobility group box 1 has also been shown to have beneficial pro-regenerative roles in central nervous system disorders.In this narrative review,we provide a brief summary of the history of high-mobility group box 1 research and its characterization as a damage-associated molecular pattern,its downstream receptors,and intracellular signaling pathways,how high-mobility group box 1 exerts the repair-favoring roles in general and in the central nervous system,and clues on how to differentiate the pro-regenerative from the pro-inflammatory role.Research targeting high-mobility group box 1 in the central nervous system may benefit from differentiating between the two functions rather than overall suppression of high-mobility group box 1.

Hmo1:A versatile member of the high mobility group box family of chromosomal architecture proteins

Eukaryotic chromatin consisting of nucleosomes connected by linker DNA is organized into higher order structures,which is facilitated by linker histone H1.Formation of chromatin compacts and protects the genome,but also hinders DNA transactions.Cells have evolved mechanisms to modify/remodel chromatin resulting in chromatin states suitable for genome functions.The high mobility group box(HMGB)proteins are non-histone chromatin architectural factors characterized by one or more HMGB motifs that bind DNA in a sequence nonspecific fashion.They play a major role in chromatin dynamics.The Saccharomyces cerevisiae(yeast hereafter)HMGB protein Hmo1 contains two HMGB motifs.However,unlike a canonical HMGB protein that has an acidic C-terminus,Hmo1 ends with a lysine rich,basic,C-terminus,resembling linker histone H1.Hmo1 exhibits characteristics of both HMGB proteins and linker histones in its multiple functions.For instance,Hmo1 promotes transcription by RNA polymerases I and II like canonical HMGB proteins but makes chromatin more compact/stable like linker histones.Recent studies have demonstrated that Hmo1 destabilizes/disrupts nucleosome similarly as other HMGB proteins in vitro and acts to maintain a common topological architecture of genes in yeast genome.This minireview reviews the functions of Hmo1 and the underlying mechanisms,highlighting recent discoveries.

Severity of sepsisis is correlated with the elevation of serum high-mobility group box 1 in rats

Background Sepsis is a leading cause of death in the intensive care units. The late inflammatory cytokine, high-mobility group box 1 （HMGB1）, plays a critical role in sepsis. In the present study, we investigated the association between the serum HMGB1 levels and the severity of organ injury in the lipopolysaccharide-induced sepsis in rats. Methods To produce an animal model of sepsis with different degree of organ injury, animals were treated with three different doses of lipopolysaccharide （4, 8 and 16 mg/kg）, and the animals in control group were treated with the same volume of the vehicle （saline）. The levels of serum HMGB1 were measured at 0, 2, 4, 8, 16, 24, 32 and 48 hours after lipopolysaccharide （LPS） or vehicle injection, meanwhile the biochemical and histopathological indicators for the severity of organ injury were assessed. Results The level of HMGB1 had a positive, high correlation with the abnormal changes of serum cardiac troponin I, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, creatinine and blood urea nitrogen, as well as the pathologic scores of heart, lung, liver and kidney. Conclusions The level of serum HMGB1 is highly correlated with the severity of sepsis in rats, suggesting that HMGB1 could serve as a valuable adjunct in the diagnosis and management of sepsis.

Scolopendra subspinipes mutilans protected the ceruleininduced acute pancreatitis by inhibiting high-mobility group box protein-1

AIM:To evaluate the inhibitory effects of Scolopendra subspinipes mutilans(SSM) on cerulein-induced acute pancreatitis(AP) in a mouse model.METHODS:SSM water extract(0.1,0.5,or 1 g/kg) was administrated intraperitoneally 1 h prior to the first injection of cerulein.Once AP developed,the stable cholecystokinin analogue,cerulein was injected hourly,over a 6 h period.Blood samples were taken 6 h later to determine serum amylase,lipase,and cytokine levels.The pancreas and lungs were rapidly removed for morphological examination,myeloperoxidase assay,and real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction.To specify the role of SSM in pancreatitis,the pancreatic acinar cells were isolated using collagenase method.Then the cells were pre-treated with SSM,then stimulated with cerulein.The cell viability,cytokine productions and high-mobility group box protein-1(HMGB-1) were measured.Furthermore,the regulating mechanisms of SSM action were evaluated.RESULTS:The administration of SSM significantly attenuated the severity of pancreatitis and pancreatitis associated lung injury,as was shown by the reduction in pancreatic edema,neutrophil infiltration,vacuolization and necrosis.SSM treatment also reduced pancreatic weight/body weight ratio,serum amylase,lipase and cytokine levels,and mRNA expression of multiple inflammatory mediators such as tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-1β.In addition,treatment with SSM inhibited HMGB-1 expression in the pancreas during AP.In accordance with in vivo data,SSM inhibited the cerulein-induced acinar cell death,cytokine,and HMGB-1 release.SSM also inhibited the activation of c-Jun NH2-terminal kinase,p38 and nuclear factor(NF)-κB.CONCLUSION:These results suggest that SSM plays a protective role during the development of AP and pancreatitis associated lung injury via deactivating c-Jun NH2-terminal kinase,p38 and NF-κB.

HMGB1及血清炎性因子与轻度胃肠炎伴良性惊厥发病机制的关系

目的 探讨高迁移率族蛋白B1(HMGB1)及白介素(IL)-1β、IL-2R、IL-6、IL-8及肿瘤坏死因子α(TNF-α)与轻度胃肠炎伴良性惊厥(CwG)发病机制的关系。方法 选取2022年1月至2023年11月期间在江西省儿童医院就诊的CwG患儿30例(CwG组)和同期轻度急性胃肠炎(AGE)不伴有惊厥的患儿30例(对照组)。采集2组急性期和恢复期的静脉血,采用酶联免疫吸附法(ELISA)检测血清HMGB1水平;采用化学发光法检测血清IL1β、IL2R、IL6、IL8、TNF-α水平。结果 在急性期,CwG组的血清HMGB1、IL-6、IL-8、TNF-α水平均显著高于对照组(P<0.001),而血清IL-1β、IL-2R水平与对照组比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。CwG组的惊厥发作次数、惊厥发作总时间、病程均与血清HMGB1、IL-6、IL-8、TNF-α水平成正相关(P<0.05或P<0.001),且血清HMGB1、IL-6、IL-8、TNF-α水平之间相互呈正相关(P<0.05或P<0.001)。CwG组恢复期HMGB1、IL-6、IL-8、TNF-α水平均较急性期下降(P<0.05);2组在恢复期时HMGB1、IL-1β、IL-2R、IL-6、IL-8、TNF-α水平比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论 HMGB1介导的免疫炎症网络与CwG的发病过程密切相关,血清HMGB1、IL-6、IL-8、TNF-α水平与CwG急性期的惊厥严重程度及病程转归显著相关。

血必净注射液调控HMGB1/TLR4/NF-κB通路对脓毒症小鼠肺损伤的保护作用

目的 研究血必净注射液调控高迁移率族蛋白1(HMGB1)/Toll样受体4(TLR4)/核因子-κB(NF-κB)通路对脓毒症小鼠肺损伤的保护作用。方法 雄性C57BL/6小鼠随机分为对照组,模型组和低、中、高剂量血必净组,阴性对照(NC)组,NC+模型组,NC+高剂量血必净组,HMGB1+高剂量血必净组。采用盲肠结扎穿孔术建立脓毒症肺损伤模型,造模前给予NC慢病毒或HMGB1慢病毒尾静脉注射,造模当天给予血必净注射液(剂量5、10、15mL/kg)腹腔注射,2次/d,连续3 d,末次给药后24 h进行取材和检测。比较各组间肺组织病理改变,湿重(W)/干重(D)、肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)、白细胞介素-1β(IL-1β)、白细胞介素-6(IL-6)、丙二醛(MDA)、超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)含量,裂解型Caspase-3、HMGB1、TLR4、NF-κB表达水平的差异。结果 模型组小鼠肺组织出现肺损伤的病理改变,W/D、TNF-α、IL-1β、IL-6、MDA的含量及裂解型Caspase-3、HMGB1、TLR4、NF-κB的表达水平均高于对照组,SOD的含量低于对照组(P<0.05)。不同剂量血必净组小鼠肺损伤的病理改变减轻,W/D、TNF-α、IL-1β、IL-6、MDA的含量及裂解型Caspase-3、HMGB1、TLR4、NF-κB的表达水平低于模型组,SOD的含量高于模型组(P<0.05)。HMGB1+高剂量血必净组小鼠肺损伤的病理改变加重,W/D、TNF-α、IL-1β、IL-6、MDA的含量及裂解型Caspase-3、HMGB1、TLR4、NF-κB的表达水平均高于NC+高剂量血必净组,SOD的含量低于NC+高剂量血必净组(P<0.05)。结论 血必净注射液对脓毒症小鼠肺损伤具有保护作用,并减轻炎症反应、氧化应激、细胞凋亡,其相关的分子机制为抑制HMGB1/TLR4/NF-κB通路。

血清Ang-2和HMGB1水平与脓毒症患者病情及预后相关性的研究

目的 探究血清血管生成素-2(Ang-2)和高迁移率族蛋白B1(HMGB1)水平与脓毒症患者病情及28天预后的相关性。方法 回顾性分析41例脓毒症患者资料,根据患者28天的预后情况分为存活组和死亡组;根据患者病情严重程度将2组患者分别分为脓毒症组和脓毒性休克组。记录所有入组患者的一般资料并进行第1天、第3天、第5天及第7天的APACHEⅡ评分,测定Ang-2和HMGB1水平。结果 存活组与死亡组患者的一般资料比较差异无统计学意义。死亡组脓毒症休克患者占比及入科APACHEⅡ评分为(85.71%)和(29.29±5.99)分,均明显高于存活组(51.84%)和(24.96±5.84)分。2组患者血清Ang-2和HMGB1水平比较差异无统计学意义。第7天的HMGB1水平与脓毒症患者预后显著相关,而第1天、第3天、第5天的HMGB1水平及上述各时间点的Ang-2水平与患者预后均无相关性。各时间点血清Ang-2水平的算术平均值与APACHEⅡ评分的算术平均值呈正相关,HMGB1水平与APACHEⅡ评分并无相关性。联合第7天的APACHEⅡ评分、Ang-2和HMGB1水平的曲线下面积最大为0.78,灵敏度为92.9%,特异度为59.3%。联合第7天的Ang-2和HMGB1水平预测预后不良的曲线下面积为0.71,灵敏度为92.9%,特异度为55.6%。结论 脓毒症患者第1天、第3天、第5天及第7天的平均血清Ang-2水平与病情严重程度呈正相关;联合脓毒症患者第7天的血清Ang-2和HMGB1水平对其预后进行评估灵敏度最高,明显高于单独某项指标的评估价值。

儿童肺炎支原体肺炎肺泡灌洗液CARDS TX、HMGB1、TLR2表达及临床意义

目的研究肺炎支原体肺炎(MPP)患儿肺泡灌洗液中社区获得性呼吸窘迫综合征毒素(CARDS TX)、高迁移率族蛋白1(HMGB1)、Toll样受体2(TLR2)表达,探讨其在MPP发病中的临床意义。方法回顾性分析55例MPP病例组及20例对照组临床资料,同时检测两组支气管肺泡灌洗液(BALF)中CARDS TX、HMGB1、TLR2、TLR4、晚期糖基化终末产物受体(RAGE)及髓样分化因子88(MyD88)表达,体外检测不同浓度CARDS TX刺激下HMGB1、TLR2的表达并进行比较。结果与对照组相比,MPP组LYM绝对值计数、PA、CD3^(+)、CD3^(+)CD4^(+)、CD3^(+)CD8^(+)、CD3-CD19^(+)、NK cell、CD19^(+)CD23^(+)明显下降,CRP、LDH、D-二聚体、IgA、IgG、IgM、CARDS TX、HMGB1、TLR2、MyD88均升高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05或0.001)。CARDS TX刺激后HMGB1、TLR2的表达升高,且呈正相关,差异有统计学意义(P<0.001)。结论CARDS TX可能通过HMGB1-TLR2-MyD88途径参与肺炎支原体(MP)的致病。

Novel insights for high mobility group box 1 proteinmediated cellular immune response in sepsis:A systemic review

BACKGROUND:High mobility group box 1 protein(HMGB1) is a highly conserved,ubiquitous protein in the nuclei and cytoplasm of nearly all cell types.HMGB1 is secreted into the extracellular milieu and acts as a proinflammatory cytokine.In this article we reviewed briefly the cellular immune response mediated by HMGB1 in inflammation and sepsis.METHODS:This systemic review is mainly based on our own work and other related reports.RESULTS:HMGB1 can actively affect the immune functions of many types of cells including T lymphocytes,regulatory T cells(Tregs),dendritic cells(DCs),macrophages,and natural killer cells(NK cells).Various cellular responses can be mediated by HMGB1 which binds to cell-surface receptors[e.g.,the receptor for advanced glycation end products(RAGE),Toll-like receptor(TLR)2,and TLR4].Anti-HMGB1 treatment,such as anti-HMGB1 polyclonal or monoclonal antibodies,inhibitors(e.g.,ethyl pyruvate) and antagonists(e.g.,A box),can protect against sepsis lethality and give a wider window for the treatment opportunity.CONCLUSION:HMGB1 is an attractive target for the development of new therapeutic strategies in the treatment of patients with septic complications.

Changes of High Mobility Group box 1 in Serum of Pig Acute Hepatic Failure Model and Significance

The role of the high mobility group box 1 （HMGB-1） in acute hepatic failure and the effect of artificial liver support system treatment on HMGB-1 level were investigated. Pig models of acute hepatic failure were induced by D-galactosamine and randomly divided into two groups with or without artificial liver support system treatment. Tumor necrosis factor-α （TNF-α） and interleukin-1β （IL-1β） levels were detected by the enzyme linked immunosorbent assay （ELISA）, the expression of HMGB-1 by Western blot, and serum levels of HMGB-1, liver function and hepatic pathology were observed after artificial liver support system treatment. The levels of TNF-α and IL-1β were increased and reached the peak at 24th h in the acute hepatic failure group, then quickly decreased. The serum level of HMGB-1 was increased at 24th h in the acute hepatic failure group and reached the peak at 48th h, then kept a stable high level. Significant liver injury appeared at 24th h and was continuously getting worse in the pig models of acute hepatic failure. In contrast, the liver injury was significantly alleviated and serum level of HMGB-1 was significantly decreased in the group treated with artificial liver support system （P〈0.05）. It was suggested that HMGB-1 may participate in the inflammatory response and liver injury in the late stage of the acute liver failure. Artificial liver support system treatment can reduce serum HMGB-1 level and relieve liver pathological damage.

Calycosin attenuates severe acute pancreatitis-associated acute lung injury by curtailing high mobility group box 1-induced inflammation

BACKGROUND Acute lung injury(ALI)is a common and life-threatening complication of severe acute pancreatitis(SAP).There are currently limited effective treatment options for SAP and associated ALI.Calycosin(Cal),a bioactive constituent extracted from the medicinal herb Radix Astragali exhibits potent anti-inflammatory properties,but its effect on SAP and associated ALI has yet to be determined.AIM To identify the roles of Cal in SAP-ALI and the underlying mechanism.METHODS SAP was induced via two intraperitoneal injections of L-arg(4 g/kg)and Cal(25 or 50 mg/kg)were injected 1 h prior to the first L-arg challenge.Mice were sacrificed 72 h after the induction of SAP and associated ALI was examined histologically and biochemically.An in vitro model of lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-induced ALI was established using A549 cells.Immunofluorescence analysis and western blot were evaluated in cells.Molecular docking analyses were conducted to examine the interaction of Cal with HMGB1.RESULTS Cal treatment substantially reduced the serum amylase levels and alleviated histopathological injury associated with SAP and ALI.Neutrophil infiltration and lung tissue levels of neutrophil mediator myeloperoxidase were reduced in line with protective effects of Cal against ALI in SAP.Cal treatment also attenuated the serum levels and mRNA expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines tumor necrosis factor-α,interleukin-6,IL-1β,HMGB1 and chemokine(CXC motif)ligand 1 in lung tissue.Immunofluorescence and western blot analyses showed that Cal treatment markedly suppressed the expression of HMGB1 and phosphorylated nuclear factor-kappa B(NF-κB)p65 in lung tissues and an in vitro model of LPSinduced ALI in A549 cells suggesting a role for HGMB1 in the pathogenesis of ALI.Furthermore,molecular docking analysis provided evidence for the direct interaction of Cal with HGMB1.CONCLUSION Cal protects mice against L-arg-induced SAP and associated ALI by attenuating local and systemic neutrophil infiltration and inflammatory response via inhibition of HGMB1 and the NF-κB signaling pathway.

HMGB 1在浸润性喉鳞状细胞癌发生和发展中的作用及临床意义

目的:浸润性喉鳞状细胞癌(invasive laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma,I-LSCC)早期诊断、早期干预治疗是降低其发病率和病死率的关键。本研究旨在探讨高迁移率族蛋白B1(high mobility group box-1,HMGB1)在I-LSCC发生和发展中的作用及临床意义。方法:收集2009年11月至2011年6月北京同仁医院病理科的石蜡包埋标本281例,包括I-LSCC 123例、喉黏膜异型增生(laryngeal precursor lesions,LPLs)103例(其中低级别异型增生31例、高级别异型增生49例、原位癌23例)及声带息肉(vocal polyp,VP)55例。应用免疫组织化学染色检测标本中HMGB1及Ki-67的表达,其中HMGB1阳性强度和阳性率得分相加总分为0~7(0~4分为低表达,5~7分为高表达);Ki-67阳性率≥50%为高表达,<50%为低表达。结果:HMGB1在I-LSCC中的表达(4.35±1.33)高于在LPLs(3.12±0.95)及VP(2.11±0.71)中(均P<0.001)。HMGB1表达在喉黏膜低级别异型增生、高级别异型增生及原位癌之间无明显差异(P>0.05)。36.59%的I-LSCC同时具有HMGB1高表达及Ki-67高表达,且HMGB1高表达组和低表达组的Ki-67阳性率差异有统计学意义(P=0.01);33.33%的I-LSCC同时具有HMGB1高表达及淋巴结转移,且HMGB1高表达组和低表达组的淋巴结转移率差异有统计学意义(P<0.001);47.15%的I-LSCC同时具有HMGB1高表达及高临床分期(III期及IV期),且HMGB1高表达组和低表达组的临床分期差异有统计学意义(P<0.001)。HMGB1表达与年龄、性别、吸烟指数、饮酒情况及癌细胞分化程度无明显差异(均P>0.05)。HMGB1高表达的I-LSCC患者预后较HMGB1低表达的患者更差(P<0.05)。结论:HMGB1在I-LSCC中高表达,可能在I-LSCC的发生和发展中起重要作用。

抵当汤及其拆方对深静脉血栓形成大鼠高速泳动族蛋白B1影响的研究

目的:观察抵当汤及其拆方对DVT大鼠高速泳动族蛋白B1(HMGB1)、肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)、白细胞介素-6(IL-6)的影响。方法:将150只Wistar雄性大鼠随机分为5组,抵当汤组、大黄桃仁组、水蛭地龙组、模型组、假手术组,每组30只。采用Reyers法建立下腔静脉结扎模型,术后第1、3、7天灌胃2 h后,腹腔麻醉开腹,采用酶联免疫吸附试验(ELISA)、蛋白质免疫印迹法检测高速泳动族蛋白B1(HMGB1)、肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)、白细胞介素-6(IL-6)水平,苏木精-伊红(HE)染色观察大鼠下腔静脉的病理变化,免疫荧光(IF)、实时逆转录PCR(Realtime RT-PCR)检测大鼠下腔静脉中的HMGB1表达。结果:模型组下腔静脉内皮细胞损伤严重并大量脱落,细胞肿胀明显,形成血栓,内膜形态不规则、管壁组织肿胀,胶原纤维增生,伴有炎症细胞浸润,抵当汤组、大黄桃仁组、水蛭地龙组等用药组内皮细胞不同程度损伤和炎症细胞浸润;模型组HMGB1荧光表达较假手术组明显增多,其余用药组HMGB1荧光表达不同程度减少;与假手术组比较,模型组大鼠的高速泳动族蛋白B1(HMGB1)、白细胞介素-6(IL-6)、肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)血清水平、高速泳动族蛋白B1(HMGB1)、白细胞介素-6(IL-6)、肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)、蛋白表达、mRNA表达明显升高(P<0.01)。与模型组比较,抵当汤组、大黄桃仁组、水蛭地龙组等用药组HMGB1、IL-6、TNF-α血清水平、蛋白表达、mRNA表达明显降低(P<0.05,P<0.01)。抵当汤组、大黄桃仁组、水蛭地龙组等用药组比较,HMGB1、IL-6、TNF-α血清水平、高速泳动族蛋白B1(HMGB1)、白细胞介素-6(IL-6)、肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)、蛋白表达、mRNA表达比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05,P<0.01),术后第1、3、7天比较,HMGB1、IL-6、TNF-α血清水平、蛋白表达、mRNA表达比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05,P<0.01)。结论:抵当汤及其拆方通过降低DVT大鼠的HMGB1、IL-6、TNF-α表达,发挥对DVT的治疗作用。

慢性间断缺氧通过上调大鼠海马HMGB1和NF-κB损伤学习记忆

目的:探索慢性间断缺氧(CIH)导致大鼠学习记忆功能障碍,以及对海马区高迁移率族蛋白1(HMGB1)和核转录因子-κB(NF-κB)表达的影响。方法:制作CIH大鼠模型,40只SD大鼠分为常氧组(normoxia)、缺氧4周组(CIH4组)、缺氧8周组(CIH8组)和缺氧12周组(CIH12组)。采用Morris水迷宫评估大鼠学习记忆能力,免疫组织化学染色和ELISA法检测大鼠海马区HMGB1和NF-κB的表达。结果:与常氧组相比,CIH12和CIH8组的逃避潜伏期延长,穿越平台次数和平台所在象限停留时间显著缩短,CIH4组的无显著差异。另外,常氧组海马区HMGB1和NF-κB的表达未见明显表达,CIH4组可见少许表达,CIH8组和CIH12组可见明显表达,同时CIH12组的表达显著高于CIH8组。结论:CIH可导致大鼠的学习记忆功能下降,且间断缺氧时间越长对其学习记忆功能的影响越显著。此外,CIH还导致海马区HMGB1和NF-κB的表达水平升高,并且缺氧12周比8周增加更为明显。

滑膜细胞及软骨细胞释放HMGB1流体力学阈值的研究

目的探究流体流动剪切力(fluid flow shear stress,FFSS)下,滑膜细胞及软骨细胞释放高迁移率族蛋白1(high⁃mobility group box 1,HMGB1)时流体力学的阈值;阐明异常机械力刺激下,滑膜细胞及软骨细胞破坏的先后顺序,为了解颞下颌关节骨关节炎的发病机制及病理研究提供实验基础。方法获得医院动物实验伦理委员会的审批,于SD大鼠膝关节获取滑膜组织及软骨组织块,消化培养获得滑膜细胞及软骨细胞,取3~4代滑膜细胞及软骨细胞,通过流体剪切力学装置对软骨及滑膜细胞施加FFSS,根据不同大小的FFSS值分组,分别采用1、3、5、10 dyn/cm^(2)的FFSS刺激滑膜细胞1 h,采用4、8、12、16 dyn/cm^(2)的FFSS刺激软骨细胞1 h,静息培养(0 dyn/cm^(2))作为对照组,观察细胞的形态学变化、免疫组化检测HMGB1及白细胞介素⁃1β(interleu⁃kin⁃1β,IL⁃1β)的细胞表达分布,ELISA检测上清液中HMGB1与IL⁃1β的水平;Western blot检测细胞HMGB1与IL⁃1β蛋白表达水平。结果随着FFSS负载的增大,滑膜细胞及软骨细胞逐渐肿胀,破裂,且细胞数量减少。随着FFSS负载的增大,HMGB1与IL⁃1β的表达由胞核逐渐转移至胞浆。在滑膜细胞中,与对照组相比,1、3、5、10 dyn/cm^(2)干预组中的HMGB1和IL⁃1β在上清液及细胞内的表达水平明显升高(P<0.01)。在软骨细胞中,与对照组相比,4、12、16 dyn/cm^(2) FFSS干预组中HMGB1在上清液中的表达水平增加(P<0.05),细胞HMGB1蛋白表达水平明显增加(P<0.01);而在8 dyn/cm^(2) FFSS干预组中HMGB1在上清液中的表达水平明显增加(P<0.01),但细胞HMGB1蛋白表达减少(P<0.01);与对照组相比,4、8、12、16 dyn/cm^(2) FFSS干预组中IL⁃1β在上清液中表达水平逐渐增加(P<0.01);除4 dyn/cm^(2)组外,随着FFSS负载增大,细胞中IL⁃1β的蛋白表达水平逐渐升高。结论滑膜细胞及软骨细胞随FFSS负载增大出现溶胀破裂,释放HMGB1流体力学阈值分别接近于1 dyn/cm^(2)和8 dyn/cm^(2);即在受到机械力刺激时,滑膜细胞先于软骨细胞损伤。

High mobility group box 1 protein (HMGB1) as an immune-modulating factor for polarization of human T lymphocytes

Objective This study was performed to investigate the effect of high mobility group box-1 protein (HMGB1) on immune function of human T lymphocytes in vitro and explore its potential role in cell-mediated immune dysfunction. Methods Fresh blood was obtained from healthy adult volunteers and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) were isolated, then rhHMGB1 was added to PBMCs. Four-color flow cytometric (FCM) analysis was used for the measurement of intracellular cytokine including interleukin IL-4 and interferon IFN- ? ELISA kits were employed for the determination of IL-2 and sIL-2R protein levels in cell culture supernatants. Results (1) Different stimulating time and dosage of rhHMGB1 did not alter the number of IFN- αpositive cells (Th1). rhHMGB1 stimulation provoked a dose-dependent and time-dependent increase in Th2 subset and decrease in ratio of Th1 to Th2. (2) Compared with the untreated cells, when the cells were coincubated with rhHMGB1 (10-100ng/ml) for 12 hrs, protein release of IL-2 and sIL-2R were significantly up-regulated. At 48 hrs, in contrast, protein production was relatively lower in cells after exposure to 100-1000 ng/ ml rhHMGB1. Conclusions These findings demonstrated that HMGB1 has a dual influence on immune functions of human T lymphocytes.