Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors as targets to treat metabolic diseases:Focus on the adipose tissue,liver,and pancreas

The world is experiencing reflections of the intersection of two pandemics:Obesity and coronavirus disease 2019.The prevalence of obesity has tripled since 1975 worldwide,representing substantial public health costs due to its comorbidities.The adipose tissue is the initial site of obesity impairments.During excessive energy intake,it undergoes hyperplasia and hypertrophy until overt inflammation and insulin resistance turn adipocytes into dysfunctional cells that send lipotoxic signals to other organs.The pancreas is one of the organs most affected by obesity.Once lipotoxicity becomes chronic,there is an increase in insulin secretion by pancreatic beta cells,a surrogate for type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM).These alterations threaten the survival of the pancreatic islets,which tend to become dysfunctional,reaching exhaustion in the long term.As for the liver,lipotoxicity favors lipogenesis and impairs beta-oxidation,resulting in hepatic steatosis.This silent disease affects around 30%of the worldwide population and can evolve into end-stage liver disease.Although therapy for hepatic steatosis remains to be defined,peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors(PPARs)activation copes with T2DM management.Peroxisome PPARs are transcription factors found at the intersection of several metabolic pathways,leading to insulin resistance relief,improved thermogenesis,and expressive hepatic steatosis mitigation by increasing mitochondrial beta-oxidation.This review aimed to update the potential of PPAR agonists as targets to treat metabolic diseases,focusing on adipose tissue plasticity and hepatic and pancreatic remodeling.

Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor agonists:A new hope towards the management of alcoholic liver disease

In this editorial,we examine a paper by Koizumi et al,on the role of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor(PPAR)agonists in alcoholic liver disease(ALD).The study determined whether elafibranor protected the intestinal barrier and reduced liver fibrosis in a mouse model of ALD.The study also underlines the role of PPARs in intestinal barrier function and lipid homeostasis,which are both affected by ALD.Effective therapies are necessary for ALD because it is a critical health issue that affects people worldwide.This editorial analyzes the possibility of PPAR agonists as treatments for ALD.As key factors of inflammation and metabolism,PPARs offer multiple methods for managing the complex etiology of ALD.We assess the abilities of PPARα,PPARγ,and PPARβ/δagonists to prevent steatosis,inflammation,and fibrosis due to liver diseases.Recent research carried out in preclinical and clinical settings has shown that PPAR agonists can reduce the severity of liver disease.This editorial discusses the data analyzed and the obstacles,advantages,and mechanisms of action of PPAR agonists for ALD.Further research is needed to understand the efficacy,safety,and mechanisms of PPAR agonists for treating ALD.

Dual peroxisome proliferator-activated receptorα/δagonists:Hope for the treatment of alcohol-associated liver disease?

In this letter,we review the article“Effects of elafibranor on liver fibrosis and gut barrier function in a mouse model of alcohol-associated liver disease”.We focus specifically on the detrimental effects of alcohol-associated liver disease(ALD)on human health.Given its insidious onset and increasing incidence,increasing awareness of ALD can contribute to reducing the prevalence of liver diseases.ALD comprises a spectrum of several different disorders,including liver steatosis,steatohepatitis,fibrosis,cirrhosis,and hepatocellular carcinoma.The pathogenesis of ALD is exceedingly complex.Previous studies have shown that peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors(PPARs)regulate lipid metabolism,glucose homeostasis and inflammatory responses within the organism.Additionally,their dysfunction is a major contributor to the progression of ALD.Elafibranor is an oral,dual PPARαandδagonist.The effectiveness of elafibranor in the treatment of ALD remains unclear.In this letter,we emphasize the harm of ALD and the burden it places on society.Furthermore,we summarize the clinical management of all stages of ALD and present new insights into its pathogenesis and potential therapeutic targets.Additionally,we discuss the mechanisms of action of PPARαandδagonists,the significance of their antifibrotic effects on ALD and future research directions.

Role of adipokines and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Intrahepatic fat deposition has been demonstrated in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD). Genetic and environmental factors are important for the development of NAFLD. Diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension have been found to be closely associated with the incidence of NAFLD. Evi-dence suggests that obesity and insulin resistance are the major factors that contribute to the development of NAFLD. In comparing the factors that contribute to the buildup of excess calories in obesity, an imbalance of energy homeostasis can be considered as the basis. Among the peripheral signals that are generated to regulate the uptake of food, signals from adipose tissue are of major relevance and involve the maintenance of energy homeostasis through processes such as lipo-genesis, lipolysis, and oxidation of fatty acids. Advances in research on adipose tissue suggest an integral role played by adipokines in NAFLD. Cytokines secreted by adipocytes, such as tumor necrosis factor-α, transform-ing growth factor-β, and interleukin-6, are implicated in NAFLD. Other adipokines, such as leptin and adiponectin and, to a lesser extent, resistin and retinol binding protein-4 are also involved. Leptin and adiponectin can augment the oxidation of fatty acid in liver by activating the nuclear receptor super-family of transcription fac-tors, namely peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor(PPAR)-α. Recent studies have proposed downregula-tion of PPAR-α in cases of hepatic steatosis. This re-view discusses the role of adipokines and PPARs with regard to hepatic energy metabolism and progression of NAFLD.

Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors as targets to treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Lately, the world has faced tremendous progress in the understanding of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD) pathogenesis due to rising obesity rates. Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors(PPARs) are transcription factors that modulate the expression of genes involved in lipid metabolism, energy homeostasis and inflammation, being altered in diet-induced obesity. Experimental evidences show that PPAR-alpha is the master regulator of hepatic beta-oxidation(mitochondrial and peroxisomal)and microsomal omega-oxidation, being markedly decreased by high-fat(HF) intake. PPAR-beta/delta is crucial to the regulation of forkhead box-containing protein O subfamily-1 expression and, hence, the modulation of enzymes that trigger hepatic gluconeogenesis. In addition, PPAR-beta/delta can activate hepatic stellate cells aiming to the hepatic recovery from chronic insult. On the contrary, PPAR-gamma upregulation by HF diets maximizes NAFLD through the induction of lipogenic factors, which are implicated in the fatty acid synthesis. Excessive dietary sugars also upregulate PPAR-gamma, triggering de novo lipogenesis and the consequent lipid droplets deposition within hepatocytes. Targeting PPARs to treat NAFLD seems a fruitful approach as PPAR-alpha agonist elicits expressive decrease in hepatic steatosis by increasing mitochondrial beta-oxidation, besides reduced lipogenesis. PPAR-beta/delta ameliorates hepatic insulin resistance by decreasing hepatic gluconeogenesis at postprandial stage. Total PPAR-gamma activation can exert noxious effects by stimulating hepatic lipogenesis. However, partial PPAR-gamma activation leads to benefits, mainly mediated by increased adiponectin expression and decreased insulin resistance. Further studies are necessary aiming at translational approaches useful to treat NAFLD in humans worldwide by targeting PPARs.

Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors for hypertension

Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors(PPARs) are ligand-activated transcription factors belonging to the nuclear receptor superfamily, which is composed of four members encoded by distinct genes(α, β, γ, and δ). The genes undergo transactivation or transrepression under specific mechanisms that lead to the induction or repression of target gene expression. As is the case with other nuclear receptors, all four PPAR isoforms contain five or six structural regions in four functional domains; namely, A/B, C, D, and E/F. PPARs have many functions, particularly functions involving control of vascular tone, inflammation, and energy homeostasis, and are, therefore, important targets for hypertension, obesity, obesity-induced inflammation, and metabolic syndrome in general. Hence, PPARs also represent drug targets, and PPARα and PPARγ agonists are used clinically in the treatment of dyslipidemia and type 2 diabetes mellitus, respectively. Because of their pleiotropic effects, they have been identified as active in a number of diseases and are targets for the development of a broad range of therapies for a variety of diseases. It is likely that the range of PPARγ agonist therapeutic actions will result in novel approaches to lifestyle and other diseases. The combination of PPARs with reagents or with other cardiovascular drugs, such as diuretics and angiotensin Ⅱ receptor blockers, should be studied.This article provides a review of PPAR isoform characteristics, a discussion of progress in our understanding of the biological actions of PPARs, and a summary of PPAR agonist development for patient management. We also include a summary of the experimental and clinical evidence obtained from animal studies and clinical trials conducted to evaluate the usefulness and effectiveness of PPAR agonists in the treatment of lifestyle-related diseases.

Role of peroxisome proliferators-activated receptors in the pathogenesis and treatment of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease （NAFLD） is highly prevalent and can result in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis （NASH） and progressive liver disease including cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. A growing body of literature implicates the peroxisome proliferators- activated receptors （PPARs） in the pathogenesis and treatment of NAFLD. These nuclear hormone receptors impact on hepatic triglyceride accumulation and insulin resistance. The aim of this review is to describe the data linking PPARα and PPART to NAFLD/NASH and to discuss the use of PPAR ligands for the treatment of NASH.

THE INCREASE IN PLASMINOGEN ACTIVATOR INHIBITOR TYPE-1 EXPRESSION BY STIMULATION OF ACTIVATORS FOR PEROXISOME PROLIFERATOR-ACTIVATED RECEPTORS IN HUMAN ENDOTHELIAL CELLS

Objective.To investigate the effect of peroxis ome proliferator-activated recept ors(PPARs )activators on plasminogen activator inhibitor ty pe-1(PAI-1)expression in human umbilical vein e ndothelial cells and the possi-ble mechanism.Methods.Human umbilical vein endothelial ce lls(HUVECs )were obtained from normal fetus,and cul-tured conventionally.Then the HUVECs were exposed to test agents(linolenic acid,linoleic acid,oleic acid,stearic acid and prostaglandin J 2 respectively)in varying concentrations with fresh media.RT -PCR and ELISA were applied to determine the expression of PPARs and PAI-1in HUVECs.Results.PPARα,PPARδand PPARγmRNA were detected by using RT-PCR in HUVECs.Treatment of HUVECs with PPARαand PPARγactivators---linolenic acid,linoleic acid,oleic acid and prostaglandin J 2 respectively,but not with stearic a cid could augment PAI-I mRNA expression and protein secretion in a concentration-dependent manner.However,the mRNA expressions of 3subclasses of PPAR with their activators in HUVECs were not changed compared w ith controls.Conclusion.HUVECs express PPARs.PPARs activators may increase PAI-1expression in ECs,but the underlying mechanism remains uncle ar.Although PPARs expression was not enhanced after stimulated by their activators in ECs,the role of functionally active PPARs in regulating PA I-1expression in ECs needs to be further investigated by using transient gen e transfection assay.

Role of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors alpha and gamma in gastric ulcer: An overview of experimental evidences

Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors(PPARs) are ligand-activated transcription factors belonging to the nuclear hormone receptor superfamily. Three subtypes, PPARα, PPARβ/δ, and PPARγ, have been identifiedso far. PPARα is expressed in the liver, kidney, small intestine, heart, and muscle, where it activates the fatty acid catabolism and control lipoprotein assembly in response to long-chain unsaturated fatty acids, eicosanoids, and hypolipidemic drugs(e.g., fenofibrate). PPARβ/δ is more broadly expressed and is implicated in fatty acid oxidation, keratinocyte differentiation, wound healing, and macrophage response to very low density lipoprotein metabolism. This isoform has been implicated in transcriptional-repression functions and has been shown to repress the activity of PPARα or PPARγ target genes. PPARγ1 and γ2 are generated from a single-gene peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors gamma by differential promoter usage and alternative splicing. PPARγ1 is expressed in colon, immune system(e.g., monocytes and macrophages), and other tissues where it participates in the modulation of inflammation, cell proliferation, and differentiation. PPARs regulate gene expression through distinct mechanisms: Liganddependent transactivation, ligand-independent repression, and ligand-dependent transrepression. Studies in animals have demonstrated the gastric antisecretory activity of PPARα agonists like ciprofibrate, bezafibrate and clofibrate. Study by Pathak et al also demonstrated the effect of PPARα agonist, bezafibrate, on gastric secretion and gastric cytoprotection in various gastric ulcer models in rats. The majority of the experimental studies is on pioglitazone and rosiglitazone, which are PPARγ activators. In all the studies, both the PPARγ activators showed protection against the gastric ulcer and also accelerate the ulcer healing in gastric ulcer model in rats. Therefore, PPARα and PPARγ may be a target for gastric ulcer therapy. Finally, more studies are also needed to confirm the involvement of PPARs α and γ in gastric ulcer.

An innovative approach for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease: the role of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors and their ligands in development of alternative therapeutic interventions

Alzheimer＇s disease is a multifactorial pathology, for which no cure is currently available. Nowadays, researchers are moving towards a new hypothesis of the onset of the illness, linking it to a metabolic impairment, q-his innovative approach will lead to the identification of new targets for the preparation of new effective drugs. Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors and their ligands are the ideal candidates to reach the necessary breakthrough to defeat this complicate disease.

Peroxisome-proliferator-activated receptors regulate redox signaling in the cardiovascular system

Peroxisome-proliferator-activated receptors(PPARs) comprise three subtypes(PPARα,δ and γ) to form a nuclear receptor superfamily.PPARs act as key transcriptional regulators of lipid metabolism,mitochondrial biogenesis,and anti-oxidant defense.While their roles in regulating lipid metabolism have been well established,the role of PPARs in regulating redox activity remains incompletely understood.Since redox activity is an integral part of oxidative metabolism,it is not surprising that changes in PPAR signaling in a specific cell or tissue will lead to alteration of redox state.The effects of PPAR signaling are directly related to PPAR expression,protein activities and PPAR interactions with their coregulators.The three subtypes of PPARs regulate cellular lipid and energy metabolism in most tissues in the body with overlapping and preferential effects on different metabolic steps depending on a specific tissue.Adding to the complexity,specific ligands of each PPAR subtype may also display different potencies and specificities of their role on regulating the redox pathways.Moreover,the intensity and extension of redoxregulation by each PPAR subtype are varied depending on different tissues and cell types.Both beneficial and adverse effects of PPAR ligands against cardiovascular disorders have been extensively studied by many groups.The purpose of the review is to summarize the effects of each PPAR on regulating redox and the underlying mechanisms,as well as to discuss the implications in the cardiovascular system.

Role of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors gene polymorphisms in type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome(MetS) and type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM) are the serious public health problems worldwide.Moreover,it is estimated that MetS patients have about five-fold greater risk of the T2 DM development compared with people without the syndrome.Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors are a subgroup of the nuclear hormone receptor superfamily of ligand-activated transcription factors which play an important role in the pathogenesis of MetS and T2 DM.All three members of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor(PPAR) nuclear receptor subfamily,PPARα,PPARp/5 and PPARγ are critical in regulating insulin sensitivity,adipogenesis,lipid metabolism,and blood pressure.Recently,more and more studies indicated that the gene polymorphism of PPARs,such as Leu^(162)Val and Val^(227)Ala of PPARα,+294T> C of PPARβ/δ,Pro^(12)Ala and C1431 T of PPARγ,are significantly associated with the onset and progressing of MetS and T2 DM in different population worldwide.Furthermore,a large body of evidence demonstrated that the glucose metabolism and lipid metabolism were influenced by gene-gene interaction among PPARs genes.However,given the complexity pathogenesis of metabolic disease,it is unlikely that genetic variation of a single locus would provide an adequate explanation of inter-individual differences which results in diverse clinical syndromes.Thus,gene-gene interactions and gene-environment interactions associated with T2 DM and MetS need future comprehensive studies.

The interplay between non-esterified fatty acids and bovine peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors: results of an in vitro hybrid approach

Background: In dairy cows circulating non-esterified fatty acids(NEFA) increase early post-partum while liver and other tissues undergo adaptation to greater lipid metabolism, mainly regulated by peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors(PPAR). PPAR are activated by fatty acids(FA), but it remains to be demonstrated that circulating NEFA or dietary FA activate bovine PPAR. We hypothesized that circulating NEFA and dietary FA activate PPAR in dairy cows.Methods: The dose-response activation of PPAR by NEFA or dietary FA was assessed using HP300 e digital dispenser and luciferase reporter in several bovine cell types. Cells were treated with blood plasma isolated from Jersey cows before and after parturition, NEFA isolated from the blood plasma, FA released from lipoproteins using milk lipoprotein lipase(LPL), and palmitic acid(C16:0). Effect on each PPAR isotype was assessed using specific synthetic inhibitors.Results: NEFA isolated from blood serum activate PPAR linearly up to ~ 4-fold at 400 μmol/L in MAC-T cells but had cytotoxic effect. Addition of albumin to the culture media decreases cytotoxic effects of NEFA but also PPAR activation by ~ 2-fold. Treating cells with serum from peripartum cows reveals that much of the PPAR activation can be explained by the amount of NEFA in the serum(R~2 = 0.91) and that the response to serum NEFA follows a quadratic tendency, with peak activation around 1.4 mmol/L. Analysis of PPAR activation by serum in MAC-T, BFH-12 and BPAEC cells revealed that most of the activation is explained by the activity of PPARδ and PPARγ, but not PPARα. Palmitic acid activated PPAR when added in culture media or blood serum but the activation was limited to PPARδ and PPARα and the response was nil in serum from post-partum cows. The addition of LPL to the serum increased > 1.5-fold PPAR activation.Conclusion: Our results support dose-dependent activation of PPAR by circulating NEFA in bovine, specifically δand γ isotypes. Data also support the possibility of increasing PPAR activation by dietary FA;however, this nutrigenomics approach maybe only effective in pre-partum but not post-partum cows.

基于不同组织和器官角度回顾PGC-1α在运动抗衰老中的作用

背景:过氧化物酶体增殖物激活受体γ共激活因子1α(peroxisome proliferators-activated receptors gamma co-activator 1α,PGC-1α)和衰老密切相关,且其在运动抗衰老中发挥着重要的调控作用,但缺乏从不同组织和器官视角下PGC-1α在运动抗衰老中作用的相关综述。目的:详细回顾PGC-1α在运动抗衰老中的作用,并从不同组织和器官的角度探讨其调控情况。方法:于2023-05-01/07-01进行文献检索。检索范围包括自各数据库建库至2023年7月,并在Web of Science、PubMed、中国知网、万方和维普数据库上进行检索。中文检索词:“PGC-1α,过氧化物酶体增殖物激活受体γ共激活因子1α,PPARGC1A,衰老,运动,老年人等”;英文检索词:“PGC-1α,aging,exercise,exercise training,older adults”。运用布尔逻辑运算符将检索词连接进行检索,并制定了相应的检索策略。根据纳入和排除标准进行筛选,最终纳入文献83篇进行综述分析。结果与结论:①PGC-1α是一个重要的转录共激活因子,在维持线粒体功能、调控能量代谢和适应不同代谢需求方面发挥着关键的调节作用。②在线粒体衰老中的多种功能,在多种细胞类型中的调节作用,在多种细胞类型中发挥着重要的调节作用,与炎症途径和氧化还原控制的关系及其相关蛋白修饰和表观遗传变化。③PGC-1α的表达水平能够被运动训练提高,并通过调节线粒体生物发生、能量代谢和抗氧化应激等途径发挥积极的作用,其在运动改善脂肪组织衰老、心血管老化、神经系统老化、肾脏衰老、骨骼肌衰老和肝脏老化等中发挥重要作用。④课题组专家建议未来研究方向包括探索不同类型、强度和时长的运动对PGC-1α表达的调节影响,研究PGC-1α的蛋白修饰和表观遗传变化的调节机制,以及加强对PGC-1α在不同衰老相关疾病中的作用机制的研究。

妊娠期糖尿病孕妇血清PPARγ、FABP4、CST与胰岛素抵抗的关系及对妊娠结局的影响

目的探讨妊娠期糖尿病(GDM)孕妇过氧化物酶体增殖物激活受体γ(PPARγ)、脂肪酸结合蛋白4(FABP4)及皮质抑素(CST)的表达与胰岛素抵抗的关系及对妊娠结局的影响,以期为GDM孕妇的临床干预提供参考。方法选取2021年9月—2023年9月陕西省人民医院收治的GDM孕妇83例作为观察组,另选取同期进行孕检且结果正常的健康孕妇67例作为对照组。统计GDM孕妇的妊娠结局,对比GDM孕妇和健康孕妇孕早期、孕中期及孕晚期血清PPARγ、FABP4、CST水平及胰岛素抵抗指数(HOMA-IR),采用Pearson相关分析PPARγ、FABP4、CST与HOMA-IR的关系,并分析影响GDM孕妇妊娠结局的相关因素。结果观察组孕妇孕早期、孕中期及孕晚期血清FABP4及HOMA-IR水平均高于对照组,血清PPARγ、CST水平均低于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。Pearson相关分析结果显示,GDM孕妇血清FABP4水平与HOMA-IR呈正相关(r=0.754,P<0.001),血清PPARγ和CST水平与HOMA-IR呈负相关(r=-0.679、-0.836,P<0.001)。观察组孕妇正常妊娠69例,不良妊娠14例;对照组孕妇正常妊娠66例,不良妊娠1例;观察组孕妇不良妊娠结局发生率为16.87%(14/83),高于对照组的1.49%(1/67),差异有统计学意义(χ^(2)=9.737,P=0.002)。不同妊娠结局GDM孕妇的年龄、孕周及高血压病史比例比较,差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05);不良妊娠GDM孕妇身体质量指数(BMI)>25 kg/m^(2)、糖尿病家族史比例及血清FABP4、HOMA-IR水平均高于正常妊娠GDM孕妇,血清PPARγ及CST水平均低于正常妊娠GDM孕妇,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。logistic回归分析结果显示,BMI、糖尿病家族史及血清PPARγ、CST、FABP4、HOMA-IR水平是GDM孕妇发生不良妊娠结局的影响因素(P<0.05)。结论GDM孕妇血清FABP4、PPARγ和CST表达异常,并与胰岛素抵抗、妊娠结局密切相关。临床应针对GDM孕妇给予饮食、药物等有效干预,以控制血糖变化,从而改善妊娠结局。

清肝降脂汤对体外诱导非酒精性脂肪肝细胞模型脂代谢和过氧化物酶体增殖物激活受体-α的调节作用研究

目的:探讨清肝降脂汤对体外诱导非酒精性脂肪肝(NAFLD)细胞模型脂代谢和过氧化物酶体增殖物激活受体(PPAR)-α的调节作用。方法:取HepG2细胞株,采用油酸构建NAFLD细胞模型。将细胞分为正常对照组(无油酸建模+无药物处理)、模型对照组(有油酸建模+无药物处理)和清肝降脂汤组(有油酸建模+有药物处理)。采用CCK-8实验检测细胞活性。采用油红O染色定性定量检测清肝降脂汤对细胞内脂质的影响,定量计算脂质含量的抑制率。同时,测定细胞内丙二醛(MDA)、超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)、甘油三酯(TG)、总胆固醇(TC)和游离脂肪酸(FFA)含量;并采用聚合酶链反应(PCR)和Western blot检测脂肪代谢标志物PPAR-α和成纤维细胞生长因子-21(FGF21)的表达水平。结果:与正常对照组相比,模型对照组的HepG2细胞活性显著增高,脂质含量显著增高,MDA、SOD、TG、TC和FFA含量显著增高,而PPAR-α和FGF21表达水平显著降低(均P<0.05);而与模型对照组相比,清肝降脂汤组的HepG2细胞活性显著降低,脂质含量显著降低,MDA、SOD、TG、TC和FFA含量显著降低,而PPAR-α和FGF21表达水平显著增高(均P<0.05)。结论:清肝降脂汤有助于降低HepG2细胞活性、脂质含量以及MDA、SOD、TG、TC和FFA含量,并促进PPAR-α和FGF21表达,进而调节脂质代谢,抑制NAFLD发展进程。

甘草酸二铵减轻肺结核模型大鼠肺损伤

目的探讨甘草酸二铵(DG)对肺结核模型大鼠肺损伤的影响。方法构建肺结核大鼠模型,将造模成功大鼠随机分为模型组(model组)、甘草酸二铵低、中、高剂量组(L-DG、M-DG、H-DG组)、甘草酸二铵高剂量+过氧化物酶体增殖物激活受体γ(PPARγ)抑制剂组(H-DG+GW9662组),另取18只作为对照组(control组);检测肺组织结核分枝杆菌(Mtb)菌落数;HE染色检测肺组织病理学变化;TUNEL检测肺组织细胞凋亡;ELISA检测血清炎性因子水平;Western blot检测肺组织PPARγ、磷酸化p38丝裂原活化蛋白激酶(p-p38MAPK)/p38丝裂原活化蛋白激酶(p38MAPK)表达。结果模型组较对照组肺组织结构破坏严重,产生大量增生型结核结节,肺泡形态发生变化,炎性细胞浸润明显,甚至出现干酪样坏死现象,结核菌菌落数增多,细胞凋亡率、TNF-α、IL-6、IFN-γ、COX-2水平及p-p38MAPK/p38MAPK表达升高,PPARγ表达降低(P<0.05)。L-DG、M-DG、H-DG组较模型组肺组织结构、肺泡形态、炎性细胞浸润、干酪样坏死等现象均有所改善,结核菌菌落数减少,细胞凋亡率降低,TNF-α、IL-6、IFN-γ、COX-2水平及p-p38MAPK/p38MAPK表达降低,PPARγ表达升高,其中H-DG组变化最显著(P<0.05)。GW9662处理可部分逆转DG对肺结核大鼠的肺损伤改善作用。结论DG可改善肺结核大鼠的肺损伤,其作用机制可能与激活PPARγ/p38MAPK通路有关。

丹酚酸B通过SIRT1/PGC-1α通路对Aβ_(1-42)干预N2A细胞保护作用研究

目的观察沉默信息调节因子2相关酶1(SIRT1)/过氧化物酶体增殖物激活受体γ共激活因子1α(PGC-1α)的表达及检测活性氧(ROS)、丙二醛(MDA)、超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)含量和线粒体膜电势,探讨丹酚酸B(SalB)减轻β淀粉样多肽1-42(Aβ1-42)干预小鼠来源神经瘤母细胞(N2A)后氧化应激损伤的作用及机制。方法使用10μM Aβ1-42寡聚体干预N2A细胞构建阿尔茨海默病(AD)细胞模型,使用40μM SalB干预细胞为对照组,模型组和SalB干预组。使用MTT法检测不同实验组细胞活力;DCFH-DA染色测定实验组细胞内ROS水平;ELISA法检测SOD,MDA水平;Western blot法和RTPCR法分别检测不同实验组SIRT1、PGC-1α蛋白和mRNA水平。结果与Aβ干预N2A细胞构建的模型组相比,SalB组处理后的模型组细胞活力显著升高(P<0.001),SalB组细胞中ROS水平显著下降(P<0.01),SOD水平显著上升(P<0.001),MDA生成显著减少(P<0.05),有效恢复线粒体膜电势(P<0.05)。另外,SalB处理后模型组细胞的SIRT1、PGC-1α蛋白和mRNA水平均升高。结论SalB可以显著降低Aβ干预N2A细胞后诱导的氧化应激反应,减少ROS产生及下调MDA水平,上调SOD水平,该神经保护作用可能与上调SIRT1/PGC-1α通路相关。

白藜芦醇通过SIRT1/PGC-1α影响牛肌管细胞线粒体生物发生和肌纤维类型转化

以牛肌管细胞为研究对象,通过添加白藜芦醇探究其对牛肌管细胞肌纤维类型转化的影响及其作用机制。通过噻唑蓝法和比色法对细胞活力和相关代谢酶活力进行测定,对成肌调节因子、肌球蛋白重链(myosin heavy chains,MyHCs)以及线粒体生物发生相关分子的基因和蛋白表达量进行测定。结果表明,白藜芦醇处理显著提高了Myf5、Myf6、MyoG和MyoD的基因表达水平(P<0.05),促进了牛肌管细胞分化。白藜芦醇处理显著提高了慢肌纤维蛋白(slow MyHC)的表达,降低了快肌纤维蛋白(fast MyHC)表达,同时上调了MyHC I和MyHC IIa基因表达水平,下调了MyHC IIx和MyHC IIb基因表达水平(P<0.05)。白藜芦醇还能显著提高牛肌管细胞中的琥珀酸脱氢酶和苹果酸脱氢酶活性,降低乳酸脱氢酶活性(P<0.05),此外,白藜芦醇显著提高了沉默信息调节因子1(silent information regulator 1,SIRT1)、过氧化物酶体增殖物激活受体γ共激活因子1α(peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma coactivator-1α,PGC-1α)、核呼吸因子(nucleus respiratory factors,NRF)-1、线粒体转录因子A(mitochondrial transcription factor A,TFAM)的基因和蛋白表达水平(P<0.05)。添加SIRT1抑制剂6-氯-2,3,4,9-四氢-1H-咔唑-1-甲酰胺(1H-carbazole-1-carboxam,EX527)后,显著削弱了白藜芦醇诱导的肌纤维类型转化(P<0.05),白藜芦醇对SIRT1、PGC-1α、NRF-1和TFAM的基因和蛋白表达的促进作用被EX527显著削弱(P<0.05)。综上所述,白藜芦醇通过激活SIRT1/PGC-1α信号通路促进线粒体生物发生,进而促进牛肌管肌纤维类型的转化。

过氧化物酶体增殖物激活受体-γ在神经病理性疼痛中作用的研究进展

神经病理性疼痛(NP)由躯体感觉神经系统的损伤或疾病引起,其病理机制复杂,主要与神经结构及功能异常有关,现有治疗手段难以取得满意效果。随着对过氧化物酶体增殖物激活受体-γ(PPAR-γ)的深入研究,其在神经炎症、氧化应激、离子通道、线粒体功能、神经保护等方面的作用陆续被发现,并有望成为疼痛预防与治疗新靶点。本文就PPAR-γ在NP中的作用及机制作一综述,以期为NP的临床治疗提供新思路。