Structural Transformations and Multiferroic Properties of Bi_(1-x)Eu_(x)Fe_(0.95)Co_(0.05)O_(3)(x=0.05,0.10,0.15,and 0.20)

Bi_(1-x)Eu_(x)Fe_(0.95)Co_(0.05)O_(3 )(x=0.05,0.10,0.15,and 0.20) nanoparticles were prepared through the sol-gel technique.Its structure,local electronic structure,magnetic and electric properties were systematically investigated.X-ray diffraction data show(104),(110) bimodal alignment and high angular migration,indicating that with the increase of Eu substitution at Bi site,the structure of BFO undergoes a continuous change in crystal structure.The hysteresis loop and the FC/ZFC curve show how magnetism varies with the size of the field and temperature.Finally,the causes of magnetic changes were analyzed by studying SXAS and hysteresis loops.

Structure,electronic,and nonlinear optical properties of superalkaline M_(3)O(M=Li,Na)doped cyclo[18]carbon

Cyclo[18]carbon has received considerable attention thanks to its novel geometric configuration and special electronic structure.Superalkalis have low ionization energy.Doping a superalkali in cyclo[18]carbon is an effective method to improve the optical properties of the system because considerable electron transfer occurs.In this paper,the geometry,bonding properties,electronic structure,absorption spectrum,and nonlinear optical(NLO)properties of superalkaline M_(3)O(M=Li,Na)-doped cyclo[18]carbon were studied by using density functional theory.M_(3)O and the C_(18) rings are not coplanar.The C_(18) ring still exhibits alternating long and short bonds.The charge transfer between M_(3)O and C_(18) forms stable[M_(3)O]+[C_(18)]-ionic complexes.C_(18)M_(3)O(M=Li,Na)shows striking optical nonlinearity,i.e.,their first-and second-order hyperpolarizability(βvec andγ||)increase considerably atλ=1907 nm and 1460 nm.

Effect of Mn addition on microstructure and mechanical properties of GX40CrNiSi25-12 austenitic heat resistant steel

Three types of steels were designed on the basis of GX40CrNiSi25-12 austenitic heat resistant steel by adding different Mn contents(2wt.%,6wt.%,and 12wt.%).Thermodynamic calculation,microstructure characterization and mechanical property tests were conducted to investigate the effect of Mn addition on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the austenitic heat resistant steel.Results show that the matrix structure in all the three types of steels at room temperature is completely austenite.Carbides NbC and M_(23)C_(6)precipitate at grain boundaries of austenite matrix.With the increase of Mn content,the number of carbides increases and their distribution becomes more uniform.With the Mn content increases from 1.99%to 12.06%,the ultimate tensile strength,yield strength and elongation increase by 14.6%,8.0%and 46.3%,respectively.The improvement of the mechanical properties of austenitic steels can be explained by utilizing classic theories of alloy strengthening,including solid solution strengthening,precipitation strengthening,and grain refinement.The increase in alloy strength can be attributed to solid solution strengthening and precipitation strengthening caused by the addition of Mn.The improvement of the plasticity of austenitic steels can be explained from two aspects:grain refinement and homogenization of precipitated phases.

Improvement of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Rapid Cooling Friction Stir-welded A1050 Pure Aluminum

Two-mm thick A1050 pure aluminum plates were successfully joined by conventional and rapid cooling friction stir welding(FSW), respectively. The microstructure and mechanical properties of the welded joints were investigated by electron backscatter diffraction characterization, Vickers hardness measurements, and tensile testing. The results showed that liquid CO_(2) coolant significantly reduced the peak temperature and increased the cooling rate, so the rapidly cooled FSW joint exhibited fine grains with a large number of dislocations. The grain refinement mechanism of the FSW A1050 pure aluminum joint was primarily attributed to the combined effects of continuous dynamic recrystallization, grain subdivision, and geometric dynamic recrystallization. Compared with conventional FSW, the yield strength, ultimate tensile strength, and fracture elongation of rapidly cooled FSW joint were significantly enhanced, and the welding efficiency was increased from 80% to 93%. The enhanced mechanical properties and improved synergy of strength and ductility were obtained due to the increased dislocation density and remarkable grain refinement. The wear of the tool can produce several WC particles retained in the joint, and the contribution of second phase strengthening to the enhanced strength should not be ignored.

Microstructural characterization and mechanical properties of(TiC+TiB)/TA15 composites prepared by an in-situ synthesis method

Titanium matrix composites reinforced with ceramic particles are considered a promising engineering material due to their combination of high specific strength,low density,and high modulus.In this study,the TA15-based composites reinforced with a volume fraction of 10% to 25%(TiB+TiC)were prepared using powder metallurgy and casting technique.Microstructural characterization and phase constitution were examined using optical microscopy(OM),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),and X-ray diffraction(XRD).In addition,the microhardness,room temperature(RT)and high temperature(HT)tensile properties of the composites were evaluated.Results revealed that the reinforcements are distributed uniformly even in the composites with a high volume of TiB and TiC.However,as the volume fraction exceeds 15%,TiB and TiC particles become coarsening and exhibit rod-like and dendritic-like morphology.Microhardness increases gradually from 321.2 HV for the base alloy to a maximum of 473.3 HV as the reinforcement increases to 25vol.%.Tensile test results indicate that a reinforcement volume fraction above 20% is beneficial for enhancing tensile strength and yield strength at high temperatures,but it has an adverse effect on room temperature elongation.Conversely,if the reinforcement volume fraction is below 20%,it can improve high-temperature elongation when the temperature exceeds 600℃.

Microstructure homogeneity and mechanical properties of laser-arc hybrid welded AZ31B magnesium alloy

Laser-arc hybrid welding of AZ31B magnesium alloy was carried out,the effects of welding parameters on weld formation,microstructure homogeneity and mechanical properties were investigated.The results showed that laser-arc hybrid welding was beneficial to improve the weld formation of magnesium alloy by inhibiting the defect of undercut and pores.The weld microstructure was mainly columnar grains neighboring the fusion line and equiaxed grains at the weld center.It was interesting that the grain size at the upper arc zone was smaller than that at the lower laser zone,with the difference mainly affected by laser power rather than welding current and welding speed.The welding parameters were optimized as laser power of 3.5 kW,welding current of 100 A and welding speed of 1.5 m/min.In this case,the weld was free of undercut and pores,and the tensile strength and elongation rate reached 252 MPa and 11.2%,respectively.Finally,the microstructure homogeneity was illustrated according to the heat distribution,and the evolution law of tensile properties was discussed basing on the weld formation and microstructure characteristics.

Mechanical properties and interfacial characteristics of 6061 Al alloy plates fabricated by hot-roll bonding

This work aims to investigate the mechanical properties and interfacial characteristics of 6061 Al alloy plates fabricated by hotroll bonding(HRB)based on friction stir welding.The results showed that ultimate tensile strength and total elongation of the hot-rolled and aged joints increased with the packaging vacuum,and the tensile specimens fractured at the matrix after exceeding 1 Pa.Non-equilibrium grain boundaries were formed at the hot-rolled interface,and a large amount of Mg_(2)Si particles were linearly precipitated along the interfacial grain boundaries(IGBs).During subsequent heat treatment,Mg_(2)Si particles dissolved back into the matrix,and Al_(2)O_(3) film remaining at the interface eventually evolved into MgO.In addition,the local IGBs underwent staged elimination during HRB,which facilitated the interface healing due to the fusion of grains at the interface.This process was achieved by the dissociation,emission,and annihilation of dislocations on the IGBs.

Microstructure,Corrosion and Mechanical Properties of Medium-Thick 6061-T6 Alloy/T2 Pure Cu Dissimilar Joints Produced by Double Side Friction Stir Z Shape Lap-Butt Welding

A novel double side friction stir Z shape lap-butt welding(DS-FSZW)process was proposed to achieve excellent mechanical properties of Al/Cu medium-thick dissimilar joints.The influence of welding parameters on weld microstructure and properties of DS-FSZW joint were systematically investigated.It indicated that defect-free medium-thick Al/Cu DS-FSZW joint could be achieved under an optimal welding parameter.DS-FSZW joint was prone to form void defects in the bottom of the second-pass weld.The recrystallization mechanisms at the top and middle of the weld nugget zone(WNZ)were continuous dynamic recrystallization(CDRX)and geometric dynamic recrystallization(GDRX).While the major recrystallization mechanism at the bottom of the WNZ was GDRX.DS-FSZW joint of the optimal welding condition with 850 r/min-400 mm/min was produced with a continuous thin and crack-free IMCs layer at the Al/Cu interface,and the maximum tensile strength of this joint is 160.57 MPa,which is equivalent to 65.54%of pure Cu base material.Moreover,the corrosion resistance of Al/Cu DS-FSZW joints also achieved its maximum value at the optimal welding parameter of 850 r/min-400 mm/min.It demonstrates that the DS-FSZW process can simultaneously produce medium-thick Al/Cu joints with excellent mechanical performance and corrosion resistance.

Effect of Heat Treatment on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Multiscale SiC_p Hybrid Reinforced 6061 Aluminum Matrix Composites

The performance of solid solution aging treatment on aluminum matrix composites prepared by powder metallurgy and reinforced with 6061 aluminum alloy powder as matrix;meanwhile, nano silicon carbide particles(nm Si Cp), submicron silicon carbide particles(1 μm Si Cp) and Ti particles were studied. The Al/Si Cp composite powder was prepared by high-energy ball milling, and then cold-pressed, sintered, hotextruded, and then heat-treated with different solution temperatures and aging times for the extruded composites. Optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(EDS), X-ray diffractometer(XRD) and extrusion testing were used to analyze and test the microstructure and mechanical properties of aluminum matrix composites. The results show that after the multi-stage solid solution at 530 ℃×2 h+535 ℃×2 h+540 ℃×2 h, the particles are mainly equiaxed grains and uniformly distributed. There is no reinforcement agglomeration, and the surface is dense and the insoluble phase is basically dissolved. In the matrix, the strengthening effect is good, and the hardness and compressive strength are 179.43 HV and 680.42 MPa, respectively. Under this solution process, when the aluminum matrix composites are aged at 170 ℃ for 10 h, the hardness and compressive strength can reach their peaks and increase to 195.82 HV and 721.48 MPa, respectively.

Structural, Electronic and Optical Properties of ScxAl1-xN alloys within DFT Calculations

Structural, electronic and optical properties of Sc-based aluminum-nitride alloy have been carried out with first-principles methods using both local density approximation (LDA) and Heyd-Scuseria-Ernzerhof (HSE) hybrid functional. This latter provides a more accurate description of the lattice parameters, enthalpy of formation, electronic and optical properties of our alloy than standard DFT. We found the transition from wurtzite to rocksalt structures at 61% of Sc concentration. By increasing the scandium concentration, the lattice parameters and the band gap decrease. The HSE band gap is in good agreement with available experimental data. The existence of the strong hybridization between Sc 3d and N 2p indicates the transport of electrons from Sc to N atoms. Besides, it is shown that the insertion of the Sc atom leads to the redshift of the optical absorption edge. The optical absorption of ScxAl1-xN is found to decrease with increasing Sc concentrations in the low energy range. Because of this, ScxAl1-xN have a great potential for applications in photovoltaics and photocatalysis.

Microstructure evolution,mechanical properties and fracture behavior of Al-xSi/AZ91D bimetallic composites prepared by a compound casting

In this paper,the effect of the Si content on microstructure evolution,mechanical properties,and fracture behavior of the Al-xSi/AZ91D bimetallic composites prepared by compound casting was investigated systematically.The obtained results showed that all the Al-xSi/AZ91D bimetallic composites had a metallurgical reaction layer(MRL),whose thickness increased with increasing Si content for the hypoeutectic Al-Si/AZ91D composites,while the hypereutectic Al-Si/AZ91D composites were opposite.The MRL included eutectic layer(E layer),intermetallic compound layer(IMC layer)and transition region layer(T layer).In the IMC layer,the hypereutectic Al-Si/AZ91D composites contained some Si solid solution and flocculent Mg_(2)Si+Al-Mg IMCs phases not presented in the hypoeutectic Al-Si/AZ91D composites.Besides,increasing Si content,the thickness proportion of the T layer increased,forming an inconsistent preferred orientation of the MRL.The shear strengths of the Al-xSi/AZ91D bimetallic composites enhanced with increasing Si content,and the Al-15Si/AZ91D composite obtained a maximum shear strength of 58.6 MPa,which was 73.4% higher than the Al-6Si/AZ91D composite.The fractures of the Al-xSi/AZ91D bimetallic composites transformed from the T layer into the E layer with the increase of the Si content.The improvement of the shear strength of the Al-xSi/AZ91D bimetallic composites was attributed to the synergistic action of the Mg_(2)Si particle reinforcement,the reduction of oxidizing inclusions and the ratio of Al-Mg IMCs as well as the orientation change of the MRL.

Characteristic changes in astrocyte properties during astrocyte-to-neuron conversion induced by NeuroD1/Ascl1/Dlx2

Direct in vivo conversion of astrocytes into functional new neurons induced by neural transcription factors has been recognized as a potential new therapeutic intervention for neural injury and degenerative disorders. However, a few recent studies have claimed that neural transcription factors cannot convert astrocytes into neurons, attributing the converted neurons to pre-existing neurons mis-expressing transgenes. In this study, we overexpressed three distinct neural transcription factors––NeuroD1, Ascl1, and Dlx2––in reactive astrocytes in mouse cortices subjected to stab injury, resulting in a series of significant changes in astrocyte properties. Initially, the three neural transcription factors were exclusively expressed in the nuclei of astrocytes. Over time, however, these astrocytes gradually adopted neuronal morphology, and the neural transcription factors was gradually observed in the nuclei of neuron-like cells instead of astrocytes. Furthermore,we noted that transcription factor-infected astrocytes showed a progressive decrease in the expression of astrocytic markers AQP4(astrocyte endfeet signal), CX43(gap junction signal), and S100β. Importantly, none of these changes could be attributed to transgene leakage into preexisting neurons. Therefore, our findings suggest that neural transcription factors such as NeuroD1, Ascl1, and Dlx2 can effectively convert reactive astrocytes into neurons in the adult mammalian brain.

Microstructure and mechanical properties of stationary shoulder friction stir welding joint of 2A14-T62 aluminum alloy

2A14-T62 butt joint was successfully welded by stationary shoulder friction stir welding(SSFSW)method.The results showed that using a pin with small shoulder could broaden the process window,and under a rotation speed of 2000 r/min and welding speed of 30 mm/min,joint with smooth surface,small reduction in thickness and little inner defects was obtained.The weld nugget zone was approx-imately circular,which was a unique morphology for SSFSW.The heat-affected zone(HAZ)and thermo-mechanically affected zone(TMAZ)were both quite narrow due to the lower heat input and slight mechanical action of the stationary shoulder.The fraction of high angle grain boundaries(HAGBs)exhibited a“W”shape along horizontal direction(from advancing side to retreating side),and the minim-um value located at HAZ.The average ultimate tensile strength and elongation of the joint were 325 MPa and 4.5%,respectively,with the joint efficiency of 68.3%.The joint was ductile fractured and the fracture surface contained two types of dimples morphology in different re-gions of the joint.Microhardness distribution in the joint exhibited a“W”shape,and the difference along the thickness direction was negli-gible.The joint had strong stress corrosion cracking susceptibility,and the slow stain rate tensile strength was 139 MPa.Microcrack and Al2O3 particulates were observed at the fracture surface.

Structure and superconducting properties of Ru_(1-x)Mo_(x)(x=0.1-0.9)alloys

We report the detailed crystal structures and physical properties of Ru_(1-x)Mo_(x)alloys in the solid solution range of x=0.1-0.9.Structure characterizations indicate that the crystal structure changes from the hcp-Mg-type,toβ-CrFe-type,and then bcc-W-type.The measurements of physical properties show that the Ru_(1-x)Mo_(x)samples with x≥0.2are superconductors and the superconducting transition temperature T_c as a function of Mo content exhibits a dome-like behavior.

糖尿病视网膜病变患者SDF-1、HO-1及MDA水平变化及与IL-6、TNF-α、CRP的相关性

目的 分析糖尿病视网膜病变(DR)患者基质细胞衍生因子(SDF-1)、血红素加氧酶-1(HO-1)及丙二醛(MDA)水平变化及与白介素-6(IL-6)、肿瘤坏死因子(TNF-α)、C反应蛋白(CRP)的相关性。方法 选取2020年5月至2023年1月解放军总医院收治的131例DR患者为DR组,另选取同期在本院住院的2型糖尿病患者100例为非DR组。比较两组SDF-1、HO-1、MDA水平;比较两组IL-6、TNF-α、CRP水平;比较不同分期DR患者SDF-1、HO-1、MDA水平;采用Logistic回归分析影响DR发生的相关因素,分析DR组患者SDF-1、HO-1、MDA水平与IL-6、TNF-α、CRP的相关性。结果 DR组SDF-1、HO-1水平比非DR组低,MDA水平比非DR组高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);DR组IL-6、TNF-α、CRP水平均比非DR组高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);SDF-1、HO-1水平:Ⅰ~Ⅱ期>Ⅲ~Ⅳ期>Ⅴ~Ⅵ期,MDA水平:Ⅰ~Ⅱ期<Ⅲ~Ⅳ期<Ⅴ~Ⅵ期,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);经Logistic多因素分析显示,性别为女、BMI≥24 km/m2、合并患有高血压、高血脂、IL-6>1.17 mg/mL、TNF-α>30 ng/L、CRP>10 ng/mL、SDF-1>2 ng/mL、HO-1<125 ng/mL、MDA>4.06μmol/mL均是影响DR发生的独立危险因素(P<0.05);血清炎性因子IL-6、TNF-α、CRP与SDF-1、HO-1呈负相关,与MDA呈正相关,且均为中度相关(P<0.05)。结论 SDF-1、HO-1、MDA、IL-6、CRP、TNF-α水平与DR的发生、发展有一定关系,通过检测上述指标水平可为进一步探讨DR的发病机制和治疗方法提供新的思路。

青藤碱可有效抑制白细胞介素1β介导的髓核细胞凋亡

背景:椎间盘退变是导致脊柱退行性疾病的基础,然而目前尚无有效的治疗药物。目的:探讨青藤碱是否可以抑制白细胞介素1β诱导的髓核细胞凋亡及其分子机制。方法:采用胰酶联合Ⅱ型胶原酶消化法体外培养大鼠髓核细胞,并绘制细胞生长曲线,采用CCK-8法筛选合适的青藤碱药物浓度。将髓核细胞分为对照组、青藤碱组、白细胞介素1β组、青藤碱+白细胞介素1β组、锌原卟啉(血红素氧合酶1抑制剂)组、锌原卟啉+青藤碱组、锌原卟啉+白细胞介素1β组、青藤碱+锌原卟啉+白细胞介素1β组。分别检测各组髓核细胞增殖活性、活性氧含量、凋亡率及血红素氧合酶1的表达情况。结果与结论:①体外培养的大鼠髓核细胞呈现多角形、三角形、短楔形等形态,其呈现“S”型曲线生长,接种第1-3天生长缓慢,第4-6天生长迅速,第七八天生长速度缓慢,进入“平台期”,细胞数量不再增加;②当青藤碱的浓度≤80μmol/L时,髓核细胞的增殖活性不会受到显著影响(P>0.05);③白细胞介素1β可以显著降低髓核细胞的增殖活性,增加活性氧含量,导致细胞凋亡(P<0.01);④当采用青藤碱干预后,不仅可以促进血红素氧合酶1的表达(P<0.05),而且可以抑制白细胞介素1β诱导的髓核细胞增殖活性降低、活性氧含量和凋亡率增加(P<0.05),其作用可被锌原卟啉逆转(P<0.01)。

1-MCP缓释水凝胶对采后草莓果实品质和抗病性的影响(英文)

近年来,已有大量的研究探究了1-甲基环丙烯(1-methylcyclopropene,1-MCP)在水果保鲜方面的应用,这些研究大多集中于呼吸跃变型果实。然而,对于1-MCP的保鲜应用仍缺乏高效缓释产品,且其在草莓等典型非呼吸跃变果实中的作用仍待进一步探究。本研究基于水凝胶体系开发了一种用于草莓保鲜的1-MCP水凝胶控释保鲜剂。该保鲜剂的水凝胶体系利用丙烯酸羟乙酯(HEA)、丙烯酸(AA)两种单体和交联剂聚乙二醇二丙烯酸酯(PEGDA),在二苯基氧化磷(TPO)的引发下,于水溶性体系中,将1-MCP粉末包裹在多孔水凝胶体系内,制得1-MCP缓释水凝胶,并将其用于常温下草莓保鲜。结果显示,该凝胶具有优异的1-MCP缓释性能,能够均匀且缓慢地释放1-MCP气体,其第12 h的释放率分别是1-MCP粉末组和1-MCP水溶液的7%和3%,达到长期有效释放的效果。果实保鲜实验表明,该凝胶能使草莓果实实现更低的失重率、腐烂率,在第6 d时,实验组比对照组分别低了20%和21%。除此之外,1-MCP缓释水凝胶能使草莓维持更好的果实色泽、更高的硬度、可溶性固形物含量(TSS)和可滴定酸含量(TA),实验组在第2 d时,其a*值、b*值和L*值分别比对照组高了11%、11%和6%,第6 d的硬度、TSS和TA分别比对照组高了21%、15%和18%。综上,1-MCP水凝胶具有缓释1-MCP、提高果实品质等多种功能,且制备方便,可用于草莓等水果的采后保鲜。

血红素加氧酶1(HO-1)基因敲除影响小鼠肺脏免疫细胞组成平衡并加重脂多糖诱导的急性肺损伤

目的 评价血红素加氧酶1(HO-1)基因缺失对脂多糖(LPS)诱导急性肺损伤(ALI)小鼠肺脏免疫细胞组成及炎症性损伤的影响。方法 选取C57BL/6野生型(WT)小鼠和同背景HO-1条件敲除(HO-1^(-/-))小鼠,按照随机数字法分为WT对照组、 LPS处理的WT组、 HO-1^(-/-)对照组和LPS处理的HO-1^(-/-)组。LPS处理的WT组和LPS处理的HO-1^(-/-)组分别经尾静脉注射LPS(15 mg/kg)建立ALI模型,WT对照组和HO-1^(-/-)对照组经尾静脉注射同等体积生理盐水。造模12 h后,处死小鼠并收集各组肺组织。HE染色观察肺组织病理变化。PCR检测肺组织肿瘤坏死因子α (TNF-α)、白细胞介素1β (IL-1β)和IL-6 mRNA表达。流式细胞术检测肺组织中性粒细胞(CD45^(+)CD11b^(+)Ly6G^(+)Ly6C^(-))、总单核细胞(CD45^(+)CD11b^(+)Ly6C^(hi))、促炎性单核细胞亚群(CD45^(+)CD11b^(+)Ly6C^(hi)CCR2^(hi))、总巨噬细胞(CD45^(+)CD11b^(+)F4/80^(+))、 M1巨噬细胞亚群(CD45^(+)CD11b^(+)F4/80^(+)CD86^(+))、 M2巨噬细胞亚群(CD45^(+)CD11b^(+)F4/80^(+)CD206^(+))、总T细胞(CD45^(+)CD3^(+))、 CD3^(+)CD4^(+)T细胞亚群、 CD3^(+)CD8^(+) T细胞亚群和髓源性抑制细胞(MDSC, CD45^(+)CD11b^(+)Gr1^(+))百分比。结果 与相应对照组相比,LPS处理的WT和HO-1^(-/-)小鼠,肺组织炎症损伤加重;TNF-α、 IL-1β和IL-6 mRNA水平增加;中性粒细胞、总单核细胞、促炎性单核细胞亚群、 MDSC和总巨噬细胞比例显著增加;CD3^(+)、 CD3^(+)CD4^(+)和CD3^(+)CD8^(+) T细胞比例显著降低。静息状态下,与WT对照组小鼠相比,HO-1^(-/-)对照组小鼠肺脏中性粒细胞、单核细胞、促炎性单核细胞比例增加;CD3^(+)和CD3^(+)CD8^(+) T细胞比例降低。与LPS处理的WT小鼠相比,LPS处理的HO-1^(-/-)小鼠肺组织TNF-α和IL-1β mRNA表达水平更高,总单核细胞、促炎性单核细胞亚群、 M1巨噬细胞和M1/M2比值显著增加;CD3^(+)CD8^(+) T细胞百分比显著降低。结论 HO-1的缺失影响ALI小鼠肺脏免疫系统功能,加重LPS刺激后的炎症性损伤。

山姜素调节VEGF/SphK1/S1P信号通路对膝骨关节炎大鼠血管生成的影响

目的探讨山姜素(APT)调节血管内皮生长因子/鞘氨醇激酶1/1磷酸鞘氨醇(VEGF/SphK1/S1P)信号通路对膝骨关节炎(KOA)大鼠血管生成的影响。方法采用改良的Videman法构建KOA大鼠模型,将90只大鼠分为对照组(Control组)、模型组(Model组)、山姜素低剂量组(L-APT组)、山姜素高剂量组(H-APT组)、山姜素高剂量组+慢病毒阴性对照组(APT+NC组)、山姜素高剂量组+过表达SphK1慢病毒组(APT+SphK1组),每组15只。HE染色观察大鼠软骨组织病理变化;酶联免疫吸附试验测定软骨组织白细胞介素(IL)-1β、肿瘤坏死因子α(TNF-α)、IL-6、基质金属蛋白酶-13(MMP-13)水平;TUNEL检测软骨组织细胞凋亡情况;免疫组化检测血管内皮生长因子(VEGF)、CD31蛋白表达情况;Western blot检测血管内皮生长因子受体2(VEGFR2)、磷酸化VEGFR2(p-VEGFR2)、SphK1、S1P蛋白水平。结果与Control组比较,Model组大鼠出现病理损伤,细胞凋亡率、IL-1β、TNF-α、IL-6、MMP-13、VEGF阳性表达、CD31阳性表达和p-VEGFR2、SphK1、S1P蛋白表达水平增加(P<0.05);与Model组比较,L-APT组、H-APT组病理损伤明显减轻,细胞凋亡率、IL-1β、TNF-α、IL-6、MMP-13、VEGF阳性表达、CD31阳性表达和pVEGFR2、SphK1、S1P蛋白表达水平降低(P<0.05);与APT+NC组比较,APT+SphK1组软骨组织病理损伤加重,细胞凋亡率、IL-1β、TNF-α、IL-6、MMP-13、VEGF阳性表达、CD31阳性表达和p-VEGFR2、SphK1、S1P蛋白表达水平增加(P<0.05)。结论APT通过抑制VEGF/SphK1/S1P信号通路抑制KOA大鼠血管生成。

miR-141-3p对腰椎间盘突出症大鼠背根神经节炎症及下肢疼痛的抑制和改善作用

背景:研究表明,胰岛素样生长因子1/血小板源性生长因子有抑制纤维环细胞凋亡的作用。miR-141-3p微小RNA在骨髓基质细胞中随着年龄的增加而增加,且与炎症信号通路的活化存在一定关系,提示其可能成为腰椎间盘突出症的治疗靶点。目的:探究miR-141-3p通过调控胰岛素样生长因子1/血小板源性生长因子对腰椎间盘突出症大鼠背根神经节炎症及下肢疼痛的影响。方法:选取50只SPF级SD雄性大鼠,随机分为正常组、模型组、miR-NC组、miR-141-3p inhibitor组、miR-141-3p mimics组,每组10只。除正常组外,其余大鼠采用自体髓核移植法进行腰椎间盘突出症建模。建模成功后,对miR-NC组、miR-141-3p inhibitor组和miR-141-3p mimics组大鼠鞘内分别注射10μL 20μmol/L miR-NC,miR-141-3p inhibitor,miR-141-3p mimics,均每天注射1次,连续注射28 d;正常组、模型组同期同位置注射同体积生理盐水。采用热缩足潜伏期阈值评价大鼠下肢疼痛,实时荧光定量PCR检测背根神经节组织miR-141-3p mRNA表达,ELISA法检测背根神经节组织炎症因子,免疫印迹法检测背根神经节组织胰岛素样生长因子1/血小板源性生长因子蛋白表达,并分析miR-141-3p与胰岛素样生长因子1/血小板源性生长因子的相关性。结果与结论:miR-NC组各项指标与模型组比较,差异均无显著性意义。①大鼠热缩足潜伏期阈值:模型组明显低于正常组(P<0.05),miR-141-3p inhibitor组明显低于miR-NC组(P<0.05),miR-141-3p mimics组明显高于miR-141-3p inhibitor组(P<0.05)。②背根神经节组织miR-141-3p mRNA表达:模型组明显低于正常组(P<0.05),miR-141-3p inhibitor组明显低于miR-NC组(P<0.05),miR-141-3p mimics组明显高于miR-141-3p inhibitor组(P<0.05)。③背根神经节组织肿瘤坏死因子α、白细胞介素1β、白细胞介素1含量:模型组明显高于正常组(P<0.05),miR-141-3p inhibitor组明显高于miR-NC组(P<0.05),miR-141-3p mimics组明显低于miR-141-3p inhibitor组(P<0.05)。④背根神经节组织胰岛素样生长因子1、血小板源性生长因子蛋白表达:模型组明显低于正常组(P<0.05),miR-141-3p inhibitor组明显低于miR-NC组(P<0.05),miR-141-3p mimics组明显高于miR-141-3p inhibitor组(P<0.05)。⑤胰岛素样生长因子1与miR-141-3p呈正相关(r=0.904,P<0.001),血小板源性生长因子与miR-141-3p呈正相关(r=0.879,P<0.001)。⑥结论:miR-141-3p可显著改善腰椎间盘突出症大鼠下肢疼痛,抑制背根神经节炎症,其机制可能与促进胰岛素样生长因子1/血小板源性生长因子表达有关。