Flotation separation of scheelite from calcite using luteolin as a novel depressant

This paper proposes luteolin(LUT)as a novel depressant for the flotation-based separation of scheelite and calcite in a sodium oleate(NaOL)system.The suitability of LUT as a calcite depressant is confirmed through micro-flotation testing.At pH=9,with LUT concentration of 50 mg·L^(-1) and NaOL concentration of 50 mg·L^(-1),scheelite recovery reaches 80.3%.Calcite,on the other hand,exhibits a recovery rate of 17.6%,indicating a significant difference in floatability between the two minerals.Subsequently,the surface modifica-tions of scheelite and calcite following LUT treatment are characterized using adsorption capacity testing,Zeta potential analysis,Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR),X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS),and atomic force microscopy(AFM).The study in-vestigates the selective depressant mechanism of LUT on calcite.Adsorption capacity testing and Zeta potential analysis demonstrate sub-stantial absorption of LUT on the surface of calcite,impeding the further adsorption of sodium oleate,while its impact on scheelite is min-imal.FT-IR and XPS analyses reveal the selective adsorption of LUT onto the surface of calcite,forming strong chemisorption bonds between the hydroxyl group and calcium ions present.AFM directly illustrates the distinct adsorption densities of LUT on the two miner-al types.Consequently,LUT can effectively serve as a depressant for calcite,enabling the successful separation of scheelite and calcite.

Enhancement of porcine in vitro embryonic development through luteolin‑mediated activation of the Nrf2/Keap1 signaling pathway

Background Oxidative stress,caused by an imbalance in the production and elimination of intracellular reactive oxygen species(ROS),has been recognized for its detrimental effects on mammalian embryonic development.Luteolin(Lut)has been documented for its protective effects against oxidative stress in various studies.However,its specific role in embryonic development remains unexplored.This study aims to investigate the influence of Lut on porcine embryonic development and to elucidate the underlying mechanism.Results After undergoing parthenogenetic activation(PA)or in vitro fertilization,embryos supplemented with 0.5μmol/L Lut displayed a significant enhancement in cleavage and blastocyst formation rates,with an increase in total cell numbers and a decrease in the apoptosis rate compared to the control.Measurements on D2 and D6 revealed that embryos with Lut supplementation had lower ROS levels and higher glutathione levels compared to the control.Moreover,Lut supplementation significantly augmented mitochondrial content and membrane potential.Intriguingly,activation of the Nrf2/Keap1 signaling pathway was observed in embryos supplemented with Lut,leading to the upregulation of antioxidant-related gene transcription levels.To further validate the relationship between the Nrf2/Keap1 signaling pathway and effects of Lut in porcine embryonic development,we cultured PA embryos in a medium supplemented with brusatol,with or without the inclusion of Lut.The positive effects of Lut on developmental competence were negated by brusatol treatment.Conclusions Our findings indicate that Lut-mediated activation of the Nrf2/Keap1 signaling pathway contributes to the enhanced production of porcine embryos with high developmental competence,and offers insight into the mechanisms regulating early embryonic development.

Luteolin alleviates sorafenib-induced ferroptosis of BRL-3A cells through modulation of the Nrf2/GPX4 signaling pathway

Background:Luteolin is a flavonoid chemical that exists in a variety of medicinal and edible plants and holds many biologically active properties in liver protection,anti-cancer,antioxidants,anti-inflammatory,neuroprotective,etc.According to its hepatoprotective properties,luteolin was selected to co-treat with sorafenib,one of the approved protein kinase inhibitors,to reduce sorafenib-induced normal liver cell damage.Methods:The BRL-3A cell line was treated with sorafenib to establish a liver injury model,followed by luteolin treatment.The cell viability was detected,and the mechanism of action was detected by immunofluorescence,western blotting,and real-time quantitative PCR.Results:The research findings demonstrated that luteolin could increase cystine/glutamate transporter xCT(SLC7A11)and glutathione peroxidase 4(GPX4)expression and display a chelating effect on iron,which led to increased glutathione and decreased malondialdehyde,Fe^(2+) and lipid reactive oxygen species contents in BRL-3A cells,and the sorafenib-induced mitochondrial membrane potential decrease was also inhibited.In addition,when sorafenib caused the accumulation of lipid reactive oxygen species,luteolin could help release this oxidative stress by activating nuclear factor E2-related factor 2(Nrf2)and up-regulating the expression of the associated genes heme oxygenase 1(HO-1)and quinone oxidoreductase 1(NQO1).Conclusion:Therefore,luteolin may ameliorate sorafenib-induced ferroptosis by activating the Nrf2-associated pathway without any impact on sorafenib anti-cancer activity.It can be used as an adjuvant to sorafenib to reduce liver injury in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.

南阿尔金木纳布拉克地区巴什库尔干岩群变质岩的锆石U-Pb定年和Lu-Hf同位素特征及其地质意义

南阿尔金木纳布拉克地区原划为长城纪巴什库尔干岩群中陆续识别出多类型高压变质岩,以及新元古代和古生代的原岩年龄信息。本文在前人研究的基础上,对木纳布拉克地区巴什库尔干岩群的中-低压浅变质岩进行详细的野外调查,并对三个不同岩组的6个样品进行了岩相学、锆石U-Pb定年和Hf同位素组成研究,以期对区内长城纪地层的构造归属划分提供更多的年代学证据。LA-ICP-MS锆石U-Pb定年测得红柳泉组钾长片麻岩和角闪片岩的原岩形成年龄分别为1459~1577Ma和<1493Ma、贝壳滩组钙质白云母片岩的原岩年龄为<956Ma,均为中-新元古代;此外钙质白云母片岩还获得499Ma的变质年龄,总体反映了以上3个样品具有阿尔金杂岩的锆石年龄信息。这3个样品的核部残留碎屑锆石的ε_(Hf)(t)值与阿尔金杂岩中各类变质岩的ε_(Hf)(t)值范围一致,且具有相似的二阶段模式年龄,代表了其原岩具有相似的物源。因此,综合年代学和Hf同位素组成分析可以推断,以上3个样品所属的地层不应再归为长城纪巴什库尔干岩群,而归到阿尔金杂岩更为合适。LA-ICP-MS锆石U-Pb定年获得扎斯勘赛河组长英质片麻岩、红柳泉组长英质糜棱岩和贝壳滩组斜长角闪岩的原岩年龄介于454~460Ma以及多期变质年龄分别为429~432Ma、400~402Ma和~376Ma。这3个样品的原岩年龄和变质年龄与中阿尔金南缘志留纪中-高压变质岩带内变质岩石原岩和变质年龄具有一致性,且构造位置上均位于木纳布拉克地区西南缘,与阿尔金杂岩以断裂相隔,由此初步推断其与中阿尔金南缘志留纪中-高压变质岩带有关。综上,本文认为南阿尔金木纳布拉克地区原划为长城纪巴什库尔干岩群中南部的贝壳滩组和红柳泉组样品为南阿尔金高压-超高压变质带的西延部分,北部的扎斯勘赛河组和红柳泉组样品为中阿尔金南缘志留纪中压-高压变质作用的产物。

Unraveling the therapeutic mechanisms of myristic acid and luteolin 7-rutinoside in oral cancer: insights from network pharmacology and molecular docking analysis

Background:The compound Luteolin-7-rutinoside(L7R)is a flavone derivative of luteolin,predominantly identified in plant species belonging to the families Asteraceae.Conversely,Myristic acid is characterized by its structure as a 14-carbon,unsaturated fatty acid.In this investigation,we endeavor to elucidate the putative mechanisms underlying the therapeutic effects of Myristic Acid and Luteolin 7-rutinoside in the context of oral cancer treatment,employing network pharmacology coupled with molecular docking methodologies.Methods:The protein targets of Myristic Acid and Luteolin 7-rutinoside were identified through a search on the Swiss Target Database.Subsequently,a compound-target network was constructed using Cytoscape 3.9.1.Targets associated with OC were retrieved from the OMIM and GeneCards databases.The overlap between compound targets and OC-related targets was determined,and the resulting shared targets were subjected to protein-protein interaction(PPI)network analysis using the STRING database.Additionally,gene ontology(GO)and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)enrichment analyses were conducted on the identified targets.Molecular docking were performed to investigate the interactions between the core target and the active compound.Results:The component target network comprises 103 nodes and 102 edges.Among the proteins in the protein-protein interaction(PPI)network,those with higher degrees are TNF,PPARG,and TP53.Analysis through Gene Ontology(GO)and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)pathways indicates that the treatment of OC with Myristic Acid and Luteolin 7-rutinoside primarily involves the regulation of miRNA transcription and inflammatory response.The identified signaling pathways include Pathways in cancer,PPAR signaling pathway,EGFR signaling pathway,and TNF signaling pathway.Molecular docking studies reveal that Luteolin 7-rutinoside and Myristic acid exhibit higher affinity towards TNF,PPARG,TP53,and EGFR.Conclusion:This study reveals the potential molecular mechanism of Myristic Acid and Luteolin 7-rutinoside in the treatment of oral cancer,and provides a reference for subsequent basic research.

luteolin对糖尿病大鼠心脏功能的保护作用及其可能机制

目的:研究luteolin对链脲佐菌素诱导的I型糖尿病大鼠心功能及心肌线粒体氧化应激的影响。方法:雄性SD大鼠,随机分成正常对照组,luteolin对照组,糖尿病模型组,低剂量luteolin(10 mg/(kg.d))灌胃治疗组,高剂量luteolin(100 mg/(kg.d))灌胃治疗组。各组大鼠饲养8周后,测体重、血糖、心功能、左心室重量、心肌胶原含量及活性氧自由基(ROS)水平,分离心肌线粒体检测ROS水平、超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)活性及线粒体肿胀程度。结果:luteolin处理对糖尿病大鼠血糖无明显影响,但可减少糖尿病引起的体重下降。高剂量luteolin可显著减小糖尿病大鼠心室与体重比值,提高左室发展压,降低左室舒张末压。高剂量luteolin治疗后,糖尿病大鼠心肌ROS及胶原含量,心肌线粒体ROS水平与肿胀程度均明显下降,心肌线粒体SOD活性明显增加。结论:luteolin处理可显著改善糖尿病大鼠心功能,其机制可能与减轻心肌线粒体氧化应激及抑制线粒体肿胀有关。

Luteolin抑制乳腺癌细胞MDA-MB231增殖及IL-8信号通路的实验研究

目的 :探讨木犀草素(Luteolin)对乳腺癌细胞MDA-MB231增殖及IL-8信号通路的抑制作用。方法:采用不同浓度的Luteolin处理乳腺癌细胞MDA-MB231,观察MDA-MB231细胞的增殖、IL-8蛋白和m RNA的表达以及AKT、ERK的表达。结果:Luteolin可抑制MDA-MB231细胞的增殖和IL-8的分泌,并明显抑制IL-8对乳腺癌细胞的激活。结论:Luteolin是重要的乳腺癌抑制剂,在预防乳腺癌复发及转移中可能有重要的作用。

Luteolin抑制血管生成的机制研究

目的:探讨luteolin对血管的抑制机制。方法:采用不同浓度luteolin处理人微血管内皮细胞,观察luteolin对内皮细胞生长,乳腺癌细胞MDA-MB 231培养液介导的内皮细胞趋化抑制作用。并探讨luteolin对内皮细胞中IL-8信号激活的抑制作用,及luteolin对血管生成抑制作用机制。结果:Luteolin对人微血管内皮细胞细胞增殖抑制作用明显(P<0.01)。Luteolin可抑制乳腺癌细胞MDA-MB 231培养液介导的内皮细胞趋化作用(P<0.01),并明显抑制IL-8对内皮细胞ERK及AKT的激活。结论:Luteolin可抑制人微血管内皮细胞增殖及乳腺癌细胞MDA-MB 231培养液介导的趋化作用,并可抑制IL-8对人微血管内皮细胞的信号激活作用,luteolin抗血管生成作用在预防恶性肿瘤复发及转移中可能有重要的作用。

皖南伏岭A型花岗岩的成因——地球化学、锆石U-Pb年龄及Lu—Hf同位素特征

伏岭花岗岩体,位于江南造山带东段的皖浙相邻区,岩浆岩沿着近北东向的宁国—绩溪深大断裂断分布。笔者等对伏岭岩体鱼龙川(γ_(5)^(3-2))单元花岗岩开展了系统的全岩岩石地球化学、LA-ICPMS锆石U-Pb同位素年龄和锆石原位Lu—Hf同位素地球化学研究,结果表明,花岗岩的侵位年龄为131.8±0.9 Ma,富硅、富碱、贫钙、贫铁,具有较高的Rb、Th、U、Ga、Zr和Y含量,较低的Sr、Ba和Nb含量,稀土配分曲线呈现典型的“海鸥式”分布特征,显示强烈的负Eu异常;微量元素原始地幔标准化蛛网图显示明显的Ba、Sr、Nb的负异常。其高SiO_(2)含量和Rb/Sr值、低Ba、Sr含量具备江南造山带东段皖南地区A型花岗岩的典型特征。岩体具有同源岩浆演化特征,源区可能存在磷灰石、钛铁矿的分离结晶作用,而辉石类的分离较少。伏岭岩体主要来源于地壳中镁铁质岩石的部分熔融,其地球化学特征继承于源岩。锆石ε_(Hf)(t)变化范围较小,均在-7.0~-4.6之间,二阶段模式年龄(TDM2)为1478~1630 Ma,伏岭花岗岩可能由中元古代古老下地壳部分熔融形成。伏岭岩体的形成可能受到碰撞作用的影响,岩体形成于后碰撞期,中元古代的基底岩石被大范围的熔融,从而产生了伏岭A型花岗岩。

国产无载体镥[^(177)Lu]的制备及标记DOTA⁃TOC在神经内分泌肿瘤中的初步临床应用探讨

目的:阐述国产无载体镥[^(177)Lu]制备工艺及^(177)Lu标记1,4,7,10⁃四氮杂环十二烷⁃1,4,7,10⁃四乙酸⁃酪氨酸3⁃奥曲肽(1,4,7,10⁃tetraazacyclododecane⁃1,4,7,10⁃tetraacetic acid conjugated Tyr3⁃octreotide,DOTA⁃TOC)的方法,探讨国产^(177)Lu⁃DO⁃TA⁃TOC初步临床应用的安全性及有效性。方法:采用多级连续分离纯化制备国产无载体镥[^(177)Lu],全自动化模块标记合成^(177)Lu⁃DOTA⁃TOC,回顾分析南京医科大学附属南京医院4例仅接受了国产无载体镥[^(177)Lu]标记DOTA⁃TOC的肽受体放射性核素靶向治疗(peptide receptor radionuclide therapy,PRRT)神经内分泌肿瘤(neuroendocrine neoplasm,NEN)患者资料。结果:国产无载体镥[^(177)Lu]质控良好,铜<0.01,锌<0.01,铁<0.01,铅<0.15,镱未检出,放化纯>99%,细菌内毒素<2 EU/mL。国产^(177)Lu⁃DOTA⁃TOC自动化标记产率为(98.85±0.97)%,产品比活度为(80.96±7.47)GBq/μmol,无菌和内毒素检测均符合规定标准,标记产物中乙醇含量为0,放化纯大于99%。仅接受国产^(177)Lu⁃DOTA⁃TOC治疗的4例患者中,1例仅1次治疗后原发灶及转移灶几乎完全消失,1例治疗后1个月出现3级骨髓毒性,治疗后3个月恢复至正常,所有患者均未出现肾毒性。结论:国产无载体镥[^(177)Lu]标记DOTA⁃TOC质控合格,产率高,安全、耐受性好,对于无法手术切除的NEN患者具有较好疗效。无载体镥[^(177)Lu]的国产化和批量化生产将推动我国核医学诊疗一体化的发展。

^(177)Lu-前列腺特异性膜抗原放射性配体疗法治疗前列腺癌临床应用专家共识

^(177)Lu标记的前列腺特异性膜抗原(prostate specific membrane antigen,PSMA)放射性配体疗法已在国外获批应用于晚期前列腺癌治疗,且正在国内开展多项临床试验。专家组参考国外经验和观点,并结合国内临床实践和实测数据,形成^(177)Lu-PSMA放射性配体疗法在前列腺癌临床应用中的专家共识。

Luteolin prevents f MLP-induced neutrophils adhesion via suppression of LFA-1 and phosphodiesterase 4 activity

Luteolin is an active ingredient found early from Fofium perillae and Flos Ionicerae, and has a specific inhibition on phosphodiesterase 4 （PDE4） activity in vitro. Researches show luteolin has pharmacological effects of anti-inflammation, anti-anaphylaxis, antitumor, antioxidant, protection of nervous system and so on, and has mainly been used for the treatment of respiratory inflammatory diseases, cancer and cardiovascular disease in clinic. PDE4, specific to hydrolyze cyclic AMP （cAMP）, is considered to be a new anti-inflammatory target due to the decisive role on cAMP signal in inflammatory cells such as neutrophils. In order to explore the anti-inflammatory mechanism, we further studied the effects of luteolin on the activity and expression of PDE4, the expression of lymphocyte function-associated antigen-1 （LFA-1） and macrophage-1 （MAC-l） in neutrophils, and the adhesion of neutrophils and endothelial cells. The results showed that luteolin had a dose-dependent inhibition on both bare PDE4 activity and PDE4 in cultured neutrophils, and had an obviously promotive effect on gene expressions of PDE4A, 4B and 4D in later period. Luteolin had a significant inhibitory effect on neutrophils adhesion and LFA-1 expression in early stage, and had no obvious effect on MAC-1 expression. Therefore, luteolin can inhibit LFA-1 expression of neutrophils, then inhibit the adhesion of neutrophils and endothelial cells, and the mechanism is at least related with the inhibition of PDE4 activity.

Anti-chikungunya activity of luteolin and apigenin rich fraction from Cynodon dactylon

Objective:To obtain Iuteolin and apigenin rich fraction from the ethanolic extract of Cynodon dactylon(L.)(C.dactylon) Pers and evaluate the fraction's cytotoxicity and anti-Chikungunya potential using Vero cells.Methods:The ethanolic extract of C.dactylon was subjected to silica gel column chromatography to obtain anti-chikungunya virus(CHIKV) fraction.Reverse phase-HPLC and GC-MS studies were carried out to identily the major phytochemicals in the fraction using phylochemical standards.Cytotoxicity and the potential of the fraction against CHIKV were evaluated in vitro using Vero cells.Reduction in viral replication was assessed by reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR) after treating the viral infected Vero cells with the fraction.Results:Reverse Phase-HPLC and GC-MS studies confirmed the presence of flavonoids,luteolin and apigenin as major phytochemicals in the anti-CHIKV ethanolic fraction of C.dactylon- The fraction was found to exhibit potent viral inhibitory activity(about 98%) at the concentration of 50 μg/mL as observed by reduction in cytopathic effect,and the cytotoxic concentration of the fraction was found to be 250 μg/mL.RT-PCR analyses indicated that the reduction in viral mRNA synthesis in fraction treated infected cells was much higher than the viral infected control cells.Conclusions:Luteolin and apigenin rich ethanolic fraction from C.dactylon can be utilized as a potential therapeutic agent against CHIKV infection as the fraction does not show cytotoxicity while inhibiting the virus.

Luteolin induces hippocampal neurogenesis in the Ts65Dn mouse model of Down syndrome

Studies have shown that the natural flavonoid luteolin has neurotrophic activity. In this study, we investigated the effect of luteolin in a mouse model of Down syndrome. Ts65 Dn mice, which are frequently used as a model of Down syndrome, were intraperitoneally injected with 10 mg/kg luteolin for 4 consecutive weeks starting at 12 weeks of age. The Morris water maze test was used to evaluate learning and memory abilities, and the novel object recognition test was used to assess recognition memory. Immunohistochemistry was performed for the neural stem cell marker nestin, the astrocyte marker glial fibrillary acidic protein, the immature neuron marker DCX, the mature neuron marker NeuN, and the cell proliferation marker Ki67 in the hippocampal dentate gyrus. Nissl staining was used to observe changes in morphology and to quantify cells in the dentate gyrus. Western blot assay was used to analyze the protein levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor(BDNF) and phospho-extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2(p-ERK1/2) in the hippocampus. Luteolin improved learning and memory abilities as well as novel object recognition ability, and enhanced the proliferation of neurons in the hippocampal dentate gyrus. Furthermore, luteolin increased expression of nestin and glial fibrillary acidic protein, increased the number of DCX^+ neurons in the granular layer and NeuN^+ neurons in the subgranular region of the dentate gyrus, and increased the protein levels of BDNF and p-ERK1/2 in the hippocampus. Our findings show that luteolin improves behavioral performance and promotes hippocampal neurogenesis in Ts65 Dn mice. Moreover, these effects might be associated with the activation of the BDNF/ERK1/2 pathway.

Luteolin prevents uric acid-induced pancreatic β-cell dysfunction

Elevated uric acid causes direct injury to pancreatic β-cells. In this study, we examined the effects of luteolin, an important antioxidant, on uric acid-induced β-cell dysfunction. We first evaluated the effect of luteolin on nitric oxide （NO） formation in uric acid-stimulated Min6 cells using the Griess method. Next, we performed transient transfection and reporter assays to measure transcriptional activity of nuclear factor （NF）-κB. Western blotting assays were also performed to assess the effect of luteolin on the expression of MafA and inducible NO synthase （iNOS） in uric acid-treated cells. Finally, we evaluated the effect of luteolin on uric acidinduced inhibition of glucose-stimulated insulin secretion （GSIS） in Min6 cells and freshly isolated mouse pancreatic islets. We found that luteolin significantly inhibited uric acid-induced NO production, which was well correlated with reduced expression of iNOS mRNA and protein. Furthermore, decreased activity of NF-κB was implicated in inhibition by luteolin of increased iNOS expression induced by uric acid. Besides, luteolin significantly increased MafA expression in Min6 cells exposed to uric acid, which was reversed by overexpression of iNOS. Moreover, luteolin prevented uric acidinduced inhibition of GSIS in both Min6 cells and mouse islets. In conclusion, luteolin protects pancreatic β-cells from uric acid-induced dysfunction and may confer benefit on the protection of pancreatic β-cells in hyperuricemiaassociated diabetes.

The basic helix-loop-helix transcription factor TabHLH1 increases chlorogenic acid and luteolin biosynthesis in Taraxacum antungense Kitag

Polyphenols are the main active components of the anti-inflammatory compounds in dandelion,and chlorogenic acid(CGA)is one of the primary polyphenols.However,the molecular mechanism underlying the transcriptional regulation of CGA biosynthesis remains unclear.Hydroxycinnamoyl-CoA:quinate hydroxycinnamoyl transferase(HQT2)is the last rate-limiting enzyme in chlorogenic acid biosynthesis in Taraxacum antungense.Therefore,using the TaHQT2 gene promoter as a probe,a yeast one-hybrid library was performed,and a basic helix-loop-helix(bHLH)transcription factor,TabHLH1,was identified that shared substantial homology with Gynura bicolor DC bHLH1.The TabHLH1 transcript was highly induced by salt stress,and the TabHLH1 protein was localized in the nucleus.CGA and luteolin concentrations in TabHLH1-overexpression transgenic lines were significantly higher than those in the wild type,while CGA and luteolin concentrations in TabHLH1-RNA interference(RNAi)transgenic lines were significantly lower.Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction demonstrated that overexpression and RNAi of TabHLH1 in T.antungense significantly affected CGA and luteolin concentrations by upregulating or downregulating CGA and luteolin biosynthesis pathway genes,especially TaHQT2,4-coumarate-CoA ligase(Ta4CL),chalcone isomerase(TaCHI),and flavonoid-3′-hydroxylase(TaF3′H).Dual-luciferase,yeast one-hybrid,and electrophoretic mobility shift assays indicated that TabHLH1 directly bound to the bHLH-binding motifs of proTaHQT2 and proTa4CL.This study suggests that TabHLH1 participates in the regulatory network of CGA and luteolin biosynthesis in T.antungense and might be useful for metabolic engineering to promote plant polyphenol biosynthesis.

Influence of luteolin on the apoptosis of esophageal cancer Eca109 cells and its mechanism of action

The present study was conducted to verify the influence of luteolin on apoptosis of Eca109 cells and to further investigate the possible mechanisms underlying its effect on apoptosis.The cells were exposed to different concentrations of luteolin(0,40,80,120,160,200,240M)for 24,48,and 72 h respectively.The influence of luteolin on proliferation of Eca109 cells was detected using MTT assay.Eca109 cells were then treated with luteolin(0,40,160,240M)for 24 h.The effect of luteolin on cell cycle progression and apoptosis was assayed by using flow cytometry(FCM).Expression of caspase9 and caspase3 mRNA and protein was analyzed by real-time PCR and Western blot respectively.The results showed that luteolin could inhibit the proliferation of Eca109 cells at all concentrations in a time-dependent manner and the relative inhibition rate showed an inverted U-shaped association with the concentration of luteolin.Further,the cell cycle was arrested in the S phase following treatment with luteolin.Apoptosis analysis indicated that luteolin could induce the apoptosis of Eca109 cells across the three concentration groups,which exhibited a trend of first promotional and then inhibitory with the increases in luteolin concentration.The effect of luteolin on the mRNA and protein expression of caspase 9 and caspase3 first manifested as promotion,then inhibition.Therefore,luteolin may serve a role in promoting cell apoptosis by inducing Eca109 cell apoptosis that involves the expression of caspase3,caspase9 mRNA and protein.This study provides theoretical basis for further study and clinical application of luteolin.The specific mechanism has not yet been clarified and the other activation pathways inducing apoptosis need to be further studied.

Research of Dyeing Thermodynamics and Supramolecular Structure of Luteolin on Wool Fabric

Natural dyestuff of luteolin was isolated and used to dye wool fabric in this paper. Ethanol extraction and high-speed countercurrent chromatography (HSCCC) were used to extract and purify the luteolin from the peanut shell, and the structure of the isolated luteolin was characterized with FTIR techniques. The interaction between dyestuff and fiber was preliminarily discussed through thermodynamic study and supramolecular structure simulation to explain the intrinsic reasons why the color fastness was low when luteolin was applied to dyeing wool fabric. The extraction condition and purification parameter were as follows: 65% ethanol, ratio of material to liquid 1:20, 80°C, 3 h, chloroform-methanol-water (4/3/2, V/V), 800 rmp/min, 2.0 Mkpa, 0.5 mL/ min and 280 nm. The results of dyeing thermodynamics showed that the sorption isotherm of luteolin on wool fabric was consistent with Nernst model and similar to the disperse dyestuff. With molecular simulation, luteolin and glycin composed 8 stable complexes whose Laplacian values all were greater than 0, which suggested typical hydrogen bonds existing. The complex with three hydrogen bonds was proved the most stable. Both studies on thermodynamics and supramolecular simulation revealed that luteolin on wool fabric mainly depended on the weak hydrogen bonds interaction that determined the low dyefastness.

Luteolin attenuates neuronal apoptosis in the hippocampi of diabetic encephalopathy rats

Luteolin （3＇,4＇,5,7-tetrahydroxyflavone） has powerful anti-apoptotic and antioxidant properties. This study aimed to investigate the effects of luteolin on hyperglycemia-mediated apoptosis in the hippocampi of rats with streptozotocin-induced diabetic encephalopathy after injection into the tail veins, and the molecular mechanisms involved. Biochemistry and terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase mediated dUTP nick end labelling detection results showed that luteolin treatment （given twice daily for 15 days） significantly inhibited hyperglycemia-mediated apoptosis, decreased malondialdehyde levels and increased glutathione levels in the hippocampi of streptozotocin- induced diabetic rats. Western blot analysis revealed that luteolin also inhibited the expression of apoptosis-related factors and cytochrome c release from mitochondria. Luteolin also improved the learning and memory abiJities of rats with diabetic encephalopathy in a water maze test. Further western blot analysis revealed that luteolin treatment facilitated neuronal cell survival through activation of the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/Akt signaling pathway, an extracellular signal pathway involved in the suppression of cell apoptosis and promotion of cell survival. These experimental findings indicate that luteolin can inhibit apoptosis of hippocampal nerve cells in rats with diabetic encephalopathy, and that this effect is mediated by an indirect antioxidative effect, the inhibition of activation of apoptosis-related factors and the activation of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/Akt signal pathway.

Effect of luteolin on apoptosis and vascular endothelial growth factor in human choroidal melanoma cells

AIM:To investigate the effects of luteolin on apoptosis,the cell cycle,and the expression and secretion of vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)in human choroidal melanoma cells(C918 and OCM-1).METHODS:C918 and OCM-1 cells cultured in vitro were treated with various concentrations of luteolin(0,5,10,15μmol/L).Cell growth was observed with an inverted microscope,and cell cycle arrest was detected by propidium iodide(PI)staining using flow cytometry.Apoptosis was detected by Hoechst33342 staining,and apoptosis rate was determined by Annexin V-FITC/PI experiments using flow cytometry.The expression of apoptosis-related proteins Bcl-2,Bax and VEGF was analyzed using Western blots.The levels of VEGF secreted by the cells into the supernatant was analyzed using ELISA.RESULTS:After treating with 5 to 15μmol/L luteolin for 48 h,the fusion degree of C918 and OCM-1 cells decreased,and more floating apoptotic cells appeared.Luteolin treatment increased the G0-G1 phase ratio of the C918 and OCM-1 cells,blocked cell cycle progression,and increased the apoptosis rate of the C918 and OCM-1 cells.Western blot showed that luteolin decreased the expression of Bcl-2 and VEGF in the C918 and OCM-1 cells and increased the expression of Bax protein.The ELISA results showed that 10 to 15μmol/L luteolin decreased the cell secretion of VEGF.CONCLUSION:Luteolin may induce apoptosis by regulating the levels of apoptosis-related proteins in C918 and OCM-1 cells.Luteolin can induce cell cycle arrest,decrease the expression of VEGF.