AIM:To investigate the effect of Tenascin C(TNC)on the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines and matrixmetalloproteinases in human cardiac myofibroblasts(CMF).METHODS:CMF were isolated and cultured from patients un...AIM:To investigate the effect of Tenascin C(TNC)on the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines and matrixmetalloproteinases in human cardiac myofibroblasts(CMF).METHODS:CMF were isolated and cultured from patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting.Cultured cells were treated with either TNC(0.1μmol/L,24 h)or a recombinant protein corresponding to different domains of the TNC protein;fibrinogen-like globe(FBG)and fibronectin typeⅢ-like repeats(TNⅢ5-7)(both 1μmol/L,24 h).The expression of the proinflammatory cytokines;interleukin(IL)-6,IL-1β,TNFαand the matrix metalloproteinases;MMPs(MMP1,2,3,9,10,MT1-MMP)was assessed using real time RT-PCR and western blot analysis.RESULTS:TNC increased both IL-6 and MMP3(P<0.01)mR NA levels in cultured human CMF but had no significant effect on the other markers studied.The increase in IL-6 mR NA expression was mirrored by an increase in protein secretion as assessed by enzymelinked immunosorbant assay(P<0.01).Treating CMF with the recombinant protein FBG increased IL-6mR NA and protein(P<0.01)whereas the recombinant protein TNⅢ5-7 had no effect.Neither FBG nor TNⅢ5-7 had any significant effect on MMP3 expression.The expression of toll-like receptor 4(TLR4)in human CMF was confirmed by real time RT-PCR,western blot and immunohistochemistry.Pre-incubation of cells with TLR4neutralising antisera attenuated the effect of both TNC and FBG on IL-6 mR NA and protein expression.CONCLUSION:TNC up-regulates IL-6 expression in human CMF,an effect mediated through the FBG domain of TNC and via the TLR4 receptor.展开更多
Objective:To investigate whether remifentanil induced cardioprotecting effect is associated with expression of toll-like receptor 4(TLR4),nuclear factor κB(NF-κB) and serum interleukin-6(IL-6).Methods:Fifty rabbits ...Objective:To investigate whether remifentanil induced cardioprotecting effect is associated with expression of toll-like receptor 4(TLR4),nuclear factor κB(NF-κB) and serum interleukin-6(IL-6).Methods:Fifty rabbits were randomly divided into 5 groups(n=10) according to the treatment:sham operation group(group A),ischemia-reperfusion group(group B),low-dose remifentanil group(group C),mediate-dose remifentanil group(group D),and high-dose remifentanil group(group E).Myocardial TLR4 mRNA levels,NF-κB protein expression and serum levels of IL-6 were observed in 120 min after reperfusion.Results:The myocardial expressions of TLR4 mRNA,NF-κB protein and IL-6 level in sera of groups B,C,D and E were elevated compared with group A.However,remifentanil significantly reduced the levels of TLR4 mRNA,NF-κB protein expression and serum IL-6 in groups C,D and E compared with group B.There were remarkable differences between the groups(P<0.01).Conclusion:Intravenous remifentanil has protective effect against rabbit myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury.This effect may be associated with TLR4,NF-κB expressions on myocytes and serum level of IL-6 in a dose-dependent manner.展开更多
文摘AIM:To investigate the effect of Tenascin C(TNC)on the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines and matrixmetalloproteinases in human cardiac myofibroblasts(CMF).METHODS:CMF were isolated and cultured from patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting.Cultured cells were treated with either TNC(0.1μmol/L,24 h)or a recombinant protein corresponding to different domains of the TNC protein;fibrinogen-like globe(FBG)and fibronectin typeⅢ-like repeats(TNⅢ5-7)(both 1μmol/L,24 h).The expression of the proinflammatory cytokines;interleukin(IL)-6,IL-1β,TNFαand the matrix metalloproteinases;MMPs(MMP1,2,3,9,10,MT1-MMP)was assessed using real time RT-PCR and western blot analysis.RESULTS:TNC increased both IL-6 and MMP3(P<0.01)mR NA levels in cultured human CMF but had no significant effect on the other markers studied.The increase in IL-6 mR NA expression was mirrored by an increase in protein secretion as assessed by enzymelinked immunosorbant assay(P<0.01).Treating CMF with the recombinant protein FBG increased IL-6mR NA and protein(P<0.01)whereas the recombinant protein TNⅢ5-7 had no effect.Neither FBG nor TNⅢ5-7 had any significant effect on MMP3 expression.The expression of toll-like receptor 4(TLR4)in human CMF was confirmed by real time RT-PCR,western blot and immunohistochemistry.Pre-incubation of cells with TLR4neutralising antisera attenuated the effect of both TNC and FBG on IL-6 mR NA and protein expression.CONCLUSION:TNC up-regulates IL-6 expression in human CMF,an effect mediated through the FBG domain of TNC and via the TLR4 receptor.
文摘目的 探究芪地桃蛭二蝉方联合他克莫司治疗膜性肾病的效果及对抗磷脂酶A2受体(PLA2R)、B淋巴细胞活化因子(BAFF)及白细胞介素-6(IL-6)水平的影响。方法 选取2017年11月至2020年4月收治的84例膜性肾病患者为研究对象,将其随机分为对照组与联合组,各42例。对照组给予基础治疗加他克莫司治疗,联合组在对照组基础上加芪地桃蛭二蝉方治疗。比较两组的治疗效果。结果 联合组的治疗总有效率高于对照组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗前,两组的24 h尿蛋白定量(24 h UPQ)、人血清白蛋白(HSA)、血清肌酐浓度(Scr)水平比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);治疗后,两组的24 h UPQ、Scr水平均明显降低,HSA水平均明显升高,且联合组优于对照组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗前,两组的PLA2R、BAFF及IL-6水平比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);治疗后,两组的PLA2R、BAFF及IL-6水平均明显降低,且联合组低于对照组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。联合组的不良反应总发生率低于对照组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论 芪地桃蛭二蝉方联合他克莫司治疗膜性肾病效果显著,能够明显降低PLA2R、BAFF及IL-6水平,安全可靠,值得推广。
基金Supported by Shaanxi Provincial Scientific and Technological Research Projects (2008K13-02)
文摘Objective:To investigate whether remifentanil induced cardioprotecting effect is associated with expression of toll-like receptor 4(TLR4),nuclear factor κB(NF-κB) and serum interleukin-6(IL-6).Methods:Fifty rabbits were randomly divided into 5 groups(n=10) according to the treatment:sham operation group(group A),ischemia-reperfusion group(group B),low-dose remifentanil group(group C),mediate-dose remifentanil group(group D),and high-dose remifentanil group(group E).Myocardial TLR4 mRNA levels,NF-κB protein expression and serum levels of IL-6 were observed in 120 min after reperfusion.Results:The myocardial expressions of TLR4 mRNA,NF-κB protein and IL-6 level in sera of groups B,C,D and E were elevated compared with group A.However,remifentanil significantly reduced the levels of TLR4 mRNA,NF-κB protein expression and serum IL-6 in groups C,D and E compared with group B.There were remarkable differences between the groups(P<0.01).Conclusion:Intravenous remifentanil has protective effect against rabbit myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury.This effect may be associated with TLR4,NF-κB expressions on myocytes and serum level of IL-6 in a dose-dependent manner.
