Using isoelective focusing in immobilized pH gradients and immunoblot, C3 phenotypes (F, FS, S) and C3 HAV4-1 monoclonal (F±S±) phenotypes were performed in 90 patients with IgA glomerulonephrits,(G.N.).incl...Using isoelective focusing in immobilized pH gradients and immunoblot, C3 phenotypes (F, FS, S) and C3 HAV4-1 monoclonal (F±S±) phenotypes were performed in 90 patients with IgA glomerulonephrits,(G.N.).including 49 IgA G. N.hypertensive (H.T.) patients and 41 IgA G. N. normotensive (N.T.) patients, and in 224 normal subjects (N.S.). A significant difference of C3 phenotype distribution between both IgA G. N.(hypertensive and normotensive) and N. S. was .found (P<0.01,P<0.01respectively).In monoclonal C3 HAV4-1(±) distribution significant difference between IgA H. T.and N.S.was observed (P<0.01). Furthermore, F and S allele .frequency of IgA G. N. including HT and NT is significantly. different (P<0.05). This data suggests that hypertensive patients with IgA G. N. seems to be related io the abnormal C3 genetic factors and if this gene distributions can be used as a predictor for the prognosis still needs futher investigations.展开更多
Interleukin-4 plays an important protective role in Alzheimer’s disease by regulating microglial phenotype,phagocytosis of amyloid-β,and secretion of anti-inflammatory and neurotrophic cytokines.Recently,increasing ...Interleukin-4 plays an important protective role in Alzheimer’s disease by regulating microglial phenotype,phagocytosis of amyloid-β,and secretion of anti-inflammatory and neurotrophic cytokines.Recently,increasing evidence has suggested that autophagy regulates innate immunity by affecting M1/M2 polarization of microglia/macrophages.However,the role of interleukin-4 in microglial autophagy is unknown.In view of this,BV2 microglia were treated with 0,10,20 or 50 ng/mL interleukin-4 for 24,48,or 72 hours.Subsequently,light chain 3-II and p62 protein expression levels were detected by western blot assay.BV2 microglia were incubated with interleukin-4(20 ng/mL,experimental group),3-methyladenine(500μM,autophagy inhibitor,negative control group),rapamycin(100 nM,autophagy inductor,positive control group),3-methyladenine+interleukin-4(rescue group),or without treatment for 24 hours,and then exposed to amyloid-β(1μM,model group)or vehicle control(control)for 24 hours.LC3-II and p62 protein expression levels were again detected by western blot assay.In addition,expression levels of multiple markers of M1 and M2 phenotype were assessed by real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction,while intracellular and supernatant amyloid-βprotein levels were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Our results showed that interleukin-4 induced microglial autophagic flux,most significantly at 20 ng/mL for 48 hours.Interleukin-4 pretreated microglia inhibited blockade of amyloid-β-induced autophagic flux,and promoted amyloid-βuptake and degradation partly through autophagic flux,but inhibited switching of amyloid-β-induced M1 phenotype independent on autophagic flux.These results indicate that interleukin-4 pretreated microglia increases uptake and degradation of amyloid-βin a process partly mediated by autophagy,which may play a protective role against Alzheimer’s disease.展开更多
In the etiology of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), in addition to hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus infections, chemical carcinogens also play important roles. For example, aflatoxin B 1 (AFB 1 ) epoxide reacts ...In the etiology of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), in addition to hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus infections, chemical carcinogens also play important roles. For example, aflatoxin B 1 (AFB 1 ) epoxide reacts with guanine in DNA and can lead to genetic changes. In HCC, the tumor suppressor gene p53 codon 249 mutation is associated with AFB 1 exposure and mutations in the K -ras oncogene are related to vinyl chloride exposure. Numerous genetic alterations accumulate during the process of hepatocarcinogenesis. Chemical carcinogen DNA-adduct formation is the basis for these genetic changes and also a molecular marker which reflects exposure level and biological effects. Metabolism of chemical carcinogens, including their activation and detoxification, also plays a key role in chemical hepatocarcinogenesis. Cytochrome p450 enzymes, N -acetyltransferases and glutathione S -transferases are involved in activating and detoxifying chemical carcinogens. These enzymes are polymorphic and genetic variation influences biological response to chemical carcinogens. This genetic variation has been postulated to influence the variability in risk for HCC observed both within and across populations. Ongoing studies seek to fully understand the mechanisms by which genetic variation in response to chemical carcinogens impacts on HCC risk.展开更多
Approximately 170 million people worldwide are chronically infected with hepatitis C virus(HCV).Chronic HCV infection is the leading cause for the development of liver fibrosis,cirrhosis,hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)a...Approximately 170 million people worldwide are chronically infected with hepatitis C virus(HCV).Chronic HCV infection is the leading cause for the development of liver fibrosis,cirrhosis,hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)and is the primary cause for liver transplantation in the western world.Insulin resistance is one of the pathological features in patients with HCV infection and often leads to development of typeⅡdiabetes.Insulin resistance plays an important role in the development of various complications associated with HCV infection.Recent evidence indicates that HCV associated insulin resistance may result in hepatic fibrosis,steatosis,HCC and resistance to anti-viral treatment.Thus,HCV associated insulin resistance is a therapeutic target at any stage of HCV infection.HCV modulates normal cellular gene expression and interferes with the insulin signaling pathway.Various mechanisms have been proposed in regard to HCV mediated insulin resistance,involving up regulation of inflammatory cytokines,like tumor necrosis factor-α,phosphorylation of insulin-receptor substrate-1,Akt,up-regulation of gluconeogenic genes like glucose 6 phosphatase,phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase 2,and accumulation of lipid droplets.In this review,we summarize the available information on how HCV infection interferes with insulin signaling pathways resulting in insulin resistance.展开更多
Background: We have reported that in patients with chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) who reacted adversely to aspirin, the frequency of the -444C allele of the leukotriene C4 synthase gene (LTC4S) was higher than in ...Background: We have reported that in patients with chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) who reacted adversely to aspirin, the frequency of the -444C allele of the leukotriene C4 synthase gene (LTC4S) was higher than in patients who tolerated aspirin well. Objectives: To study the pattern of aspirin-induced urticaria (AIU) in two families, with special interest on the polymorphisms of LTC4S (AA, AC, CC) and the glutathione Stransferase M1 and P1 genes (GSTM1 and GSTP1). Methods: Of 74 patients with CIU and a history of aspirin hypersensitivity studied by us, two patients (probands) gave a family history of aspirin intolerance. Oral challenge tests with aspirin were carried out in members of these families. Genomic DNA samples were obtained from peripheral blood to study the polymorphisms of LTC4S, GSTM1 and GSTP1. Results: In family 1 the aspirin challenge test confirmed AIU in three of five (60%) individuals, but in family 2 only in two of seven (29%). In both families, the variant genotypes of LTC4S (AC or CC) were present in the parents, but only one of them had CIU. In family 1, with both parents healthy, the three children had AIU; in two it was associated with variant LTC4S genotype. In family 2, urticaria following aspirin ingestion was present only with variant LTC4S genotype. In patients of both families with positive aspirin challenge test, deletion of the GSTM1 gene was present. Conclusions: AIU aggregates in families inheriting the LTC4S-444C allele. Segregation of aspirin sensitivity in these families does not follow a clear Mendelian pattern. A common deletion of GSTM1, one of several enzymes involved in conjugation of a wide range of electrophilic substances with glutathione, was present in all individuals ascertained to have AIU.展开更多
文摘Using isoelective focusing in immobilized pH gradients and immunoblot, C3 phenotypes (F, FS, S) and C3 HAV4-1 monoclonal (F±S±) phenotypes were performed in 90 patients with IgA glomerulonephrits,(G.N.).including 49 IgA G. N.hypertensive (H.T.) patients and 41 IgA G. N. normotensive (N.T.) patients, and in 224 normal subjects (N.S.). A significant difference of C3 phenotype distribution between both IgA G. N.(hypertensive and normotensive) and N. S. was .found (P<0.01,P<0.01respectively).In monoclonal C3 HAV4-1(±) distribution significant difference between IgA H. T.and N.S.was observed (P<0.01). Furthermore, F and S allele .frequency of IgA G. N. including HT and NT is significantly. different (P<0.05). This data suggests that hypertensive patients with IgA G. N. seems to be related io the abnormal C3 genetic factors and if this gene distributions can be used as a predictor for the prognosis still needs futher investigations.
文摘泛素连接酶E4B通过U-box基序可将经泛素活化酶(Ubiquitin-activating enzyme, E1)和泛素结合酶(Ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme, E2)传递的泛素(Ubiquitin, UB)标记至底物蛋白质。探究3个蛋白质:金属蛋白酶M20家族蛋白质2(Peptidase M20 domain-containing protein 2,PM20D2)、多腺苷酸结合蛋白质1(Polyadenylate-binding protein 1,PABPC1)、细胞色素C氧化酶Ⅰ翻译激活剂(Translational activator of cytochrome C oxidase Ⅰ,TACO1)是否可被E4B介导泛素化。从HEK293细胞中提取总RNA,反转录为cDNA,以其为模板调取底物基因并构建重组质粒,利用大肠杆菌表达系统表达并纯化泛素化过程所需的各个相关蛋白质,通过蛋白质体外泛素化实验,对3个蛋白质进行泛素化验证。结果表明3个蛋白质均可以在蛋白质水平被E4B泛素化,证明3个蛋白质都是E4B的底物,为进一步在细胞中研究其泛素化的机理奠定基础。
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province of China,No.20170541036(to HYL)
文摘Interleukin-4 plays an important protective role in Alzheimer’s disease by regulating microglial phenotype,phagocytosis of amyloid-β,and secretion of anti-inflammatory and neurotrophic cytokines.Recently,increasing evidence has suggested that autophagy regulates innate immunity by affecting M1/M2 polarization of microglia/macrophages.However,the role of interleukin-4 in microglial autophagy is unknown.In view of this,BV2 microglia were treated with 0,10,20 or 50 ng/mL interleukin-4 for 24,48,or 72 hours.Subsequently,light chain 3-II and p62 protein expression levels were detected by western blot assay.BV2 microglia were incubated with interleukin-4(20 ng/mL,experimental group),3-methyladenine(500μM,autophagy inhibitor,negative control group),rapamycin(100 nM,autophagy inductor,positive control group),3-methyladenine+interleukin-4(rescue group),or without treatment for 24 hours,and then exposed to amyloid-β(1μM,model group)or vehicle control(control)for 24 hours.LC3-II and p62 protein expression levels were again detected by western blot assay.In addition,expression levels of multiple markers of M1 and M2 phenotype were assessed by real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction,while intracellular and supernatant amyloid-βprotein levels were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Our results showed that interleukin-4 induced microglial autophagic flux,most significantly at 20 ng/mL for 48 hours.Interleukin-4 pretreated microglia inhibited blockade of amyloid-β-induced autophagic flux,and promoted amyloid-βuptake and degradation partly through autophagic flux,but inhibited switching of amyloid-β-induced M1 phenotype independent on autophagic flux.These results indicate that interleukin-4 pretreated microglia increases uptake and degradation of amyloid-βin a process partly mediated by autophagy,which may play a protective role against Alzheimer’s disease.
文摘In the etiology of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), in addition to hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus infections, chemical carcinogens also play important roles. For example, aflatoxin B 1 (AFB 1 ) epoxide reacts with guanine in DNA and can lead to genetic changes. In HCC, the tumor suppressor gene p53 codon 249 mutation is associated with AFB 1 exposure and mutations in the K -ras oncogene are related to vinyl chloride exposure. Numerous genetic alterations accumulate during the process of hepatocarcinogenesis. Chemical carcinogen DNA-adduct formation is the basis for these genetic changes and also a molecular marker which reflects exposure level and biological effects. Metabolism of chemical carcinogens, including their activation and detoxification, also plays a key role in chemical hepatocarcinogenesis. Cytochrome p450 enzymes, N -acetyltransferases and glutathione S -transferases are involved in activating and detoxifying chemical carcinogens. These enzymes are polymorphic and genetic variation influences biological response to chemical carcinogens. This genetic variation has been postulated to influence the variability in risk for HCC observed both within and across populations. Ongoing studies seek to fully understand the mechanisms by which genetic variation in response to chemical carcinogens impacts on HCC risk.
基金Supported by The National Institutes of Health,NO.DK080812
文摘Approximately 170 million people worldwide are chronically infected with hepatitis C virus(HCV).Chronic HCV infection is the leading cause for the development of liver fibrosis,cirrhosis,hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)and is the primary cause for liver transplantation in the western world.Insulin resistance is one of the pathological features in patients with HCV infection and often leads to development of typeⅡdiabetes.Insulin resistance plays an important role in the development of various complications associated with HCV infection.Recent evidence indicates that HCV associated insulin resistance may result in hepatic fibrosis,steatosis,HCC and resistance to anti-viral treatment.Thus,HCV associated insulin resistance is a therapeutic target at any stage of HCV infection.HCV modulates normal cellular gene expression and interferes with the insulin signaling pathway.Various mechanisms have been proposed in regard to HCV mediated insulin resistance,involving up regulation of inflammatory cytokines,like tumor necrosis factor-α,phosphorylation of insulin-receptor substrate-1,Akt,up-regulation of gluconeogenic genes like glucose 6 phosphatase,phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase 2,and accumulation of lipid droplets.In this review,we summarize the available information on how HCV infection interferes with insulin signaling pathways resulting in insulin resistance.
文摘Background: We have reported that in patients with chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) who reacted adversely to aspirin, the frequency of the -444C allele of the leukotriene C4 synthase gene (LTC4S) was higher than in patients who tolerated aspirin well. Objectives: To study the pattern of aspirin-induced urticaria (AIU) in two families, with special interest on the polymorphisms of LTC4S (AA, AC, CC) and the glutathione Stransferase M1 and P1 genes (GSTM1 and GSTP1). Methods: Of 74 patients with CIU and a history of aspirin hypersensitivity studied by us, two patients (probands) gave a family history of aspirin intolerance. Oral challenge tests with aspirin were carried out in members of these families. Genomic DNA samples were obtained from peripheral blood to study the polymorphisms of LTC4S, GSTM1 and GSTP1. Results: In family 1 the aspirin challenge test confirmed AIU in three of five (60%) individuals, but in family 2 only in two of seven (29%). In both families, the variant genotypes of LTC4S (AC or CC) were present in the parents, but only one of them had CIU. In family 1, with both parents healthy, the three children had AIU; in two it was associated with variant LTC4S genotype. In family 2, urticaria following aspirin ingestion was present only with variant LTC4S genotype. In patients of both families with positive aspirin challenge test, deletion of the GSTM1 gene was present. Conclusions: AIU aggregates in families inheriting the LTC4S-444C allele. Segregation of aspirin sensitivity in these families does not follow a clear Mendelian pattern. A common deletion of GSTM1, one of several enzymes involved in conjugation of a wide range of electrophilic substances with glutathione, was present in all individuals ascertained to have AIU.
