哮喘(bronchial asthma)以气道炎症和高反应性为主要特征,严重危害人类健康^([1])。AMP-activated protein kinase(AMPK)作为氧化还原蛋白,能有效调节细胞内氧化应激,可通过激活高度保守的NAD+依赖性去乙酰化酶Sirtuin 1(SIRT1)/NF-κB...哮喘(bronchial asthma)以气道炎症和高反应性为主要特征,严重危害人类健康^([1])。AMP-activated protein kinase(AMPK)作为氧化还原蛋白,能有效调节细胞内氧化应激,可通过激活高度保守的NAD+依赖性去乙酰化酶Sirtuin 1(SIRT1)/NF-κB通路抑制哮喘^([2])。PPARγcoactivator-1α(PGC-1α)在线粒体生物合成和功能调节中得到广泛应用^([3])。人参皂苷Rb1是人参根茎的重要提取物,具有抗炎,抗凋亡,能够抑制哮喘气道高反应性等作用^([4])。本研究探讨了Rb1可能通过激活AMPK/SIRT1/PGC-1α信号轴改善小鼠支气管上皮细胞在CRE诱导下发生的氧化应激线粒体动力学障碍,最终有效缓解哮喘气道炎症的发生和发展。展开更多
Objective This study aimed to clarify the intervention effect of salidroside(SAL)on lung injury caused by PM_(2.5) in mice and illuminate the function of SIRT1-PGC-1ɑaxis.Methods Specific pathogen-free(SPF)grade male...Objective This study aimed to clarify the intervention effect of salidroside(SAL)on lung injury caused by PM_(2.5) in mice and illuminate the function of SIRT1-PGC-1ɑaxis.Methods Specific pathogen-free(SPF)grade male C57BL/6 mice were randomly assigned to the following groups:control group,SAL group,PM_(2.5) group,SAL+PM_(2.5) group.On the first day,SAL was given by gavage,and on the second day,PM_(2.5) suspension was given by intratracheal instillation.The whole experiment consist of a total of 10 cycles,lasting 20 days.At the end of treatment,blood samples and lung tissues were collected and analyzed.Observation of pathological changes in lung tissue using inverted microscopy and transmission electron microscopy.The expression of inflammatory,antioxidants,apoptosis,and SIRT1-PGC-1ɑproteins were detected by Western blotting.Results Exposure to PM_(2.5) leads to obvious morphological and pathologica changes in the lung of mice.PM_(2.5) caused a decline in levels of antioxidant-related enzymes and protein expressions of HO-1,Nrf2,SOD2,SIRT1 and PGC-1ɑ,and an increase in the protein expressions of IL-6,IL-1β,Bax,caspase-9 and cleaved caspase-3.However,SAL reversed the aforementioned changes caused by PM_(2.5) by activating the SIRT1-PGC-1α pathway.Conclusion SAL can activate SIRT1-PGC-1ɑ to ameliorate PM2.5-induced lung injury.展开更多
Objective:Circular RNAs(circRNAs)have been shown to involve in pathological processes of ischemic stroke(IS),including autophagy.This study was designed to explore the effect of circR-ZC3HC1 on neuronal autophagy in I...Objective:Circular RNAs(circRNAs)have been shown to involve in pathological processes of ischemic stroke(IS),including autophagy.This study was designed to explore the effect of circR-ZC3HC1 on neuronal autophagy in IS and the related mechanisms.Methods:Expression of circR-ZC3HC1 in blood samples of IS patients and healthy controls was detected.Hippocampal neurons were treated with oxygen and glucose deprivation(OGD)to establish IS in vitro model.The expression of LC3 and p62 and the number of autophagosomes were examined to evaluate the autophagy level of OGD induced neurons using western blotting and transmission electron microscope.Cell apoptosis rate and the expression of cleaved caspase-3,Bax,and Bcl-2 were assessed byflow cytometry and western blotting.The binding relationships among circR-ZC3HC1,miR-384-5p,and SIRT1 were predicted and verified.Results:Low expression of circR-ZC3HC1 was found in blood samples of IS patients and OGD-treated neurons.Overexpressed circR-ZC3HC1 or inhibited miR-384-5p expression promoted autophagy and inhibited apoptosis of OGD-treated neurons,which could be reversed by further 3-MA treatment.Mechanistically,circR-ZC3HC1 targeted miR-384-5p to mediate SIRT1 expression.miR-384-5p overexpression or SIRT1 knockdown in the presence of circR-ZC3HC1 overexpression in OGD-treated neurons lead to reduced autophagy and enhanced apoptosis.Conclusion:Collectively,circR-ZC3HC1 promoted neuronal autophagy to attenuate IS via miR-384-5p/SIRT1 axis.展开更多
文摘哮喘(bronchial asthma)以气道炎症和高反应性为主要特征,严重危害人类健康^([1])。AMP-activated protein kinase(AMPK)作为氧化还原蛋白,能有效调节细胞内氧化应激,可通过激活高度保守的NAD+依赖性去乙酰化酶Sirtuin 1(SIRT1)/NF-κB通路抑制哮喘^([2])。PPARγcoactivator-1α(PGC-1α)在线粒体生物合成和功能调节中得到广泛应用^([3])。人参皂苷Rb1是人参根茎的重要提取物,具有抗炎,抗凋亡,能够抑制哮喘气道高反应性等作用^([4])。本研究探讨了Rb1可能通过激活AMPK/SIRT1/PGC-1α信号轴改善小鼠支气管上皮细胞在CRE诱导下发生的氧化应激线粒体动力学障碍,最终有效缓解哮喘气道炎症的发生和发展。
基金supported by Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation,China(No.ZR2020MH336)Weifang Science and Technology Development Plan Project(NO.2022GX015,NO.2022GX010).
文摘Objective This study aimed to clarify the intervention effect of salidroside(SAL)on lung injury caused by PM_(2.5) in mice and illuminate the function of SIRT1-PGC-1ɑaxis.Methods Specific pathogen-free(SPF)grade male C57BL/6 mice were randomly assigned to the following groups:control group,SAL group,PM_(2.5) group,SAL+PM_(2.5) group.On the first day,SAL was given by gavage,and on the second day,PM_(2.5) suspension was given by intratracheal instillation.The whole experiment consist of a total of 10 cycles,lasting 20 days.At the end of treatment,blood samples and lung tissues were collected and analyzed.Observation of pathological changes in lung tissue using inverted microscopy and transmission electron microscopy.The expression of inflammatory,antioxidants,apoptosis,and SIRT1-PGC-1ɑproteins were detected by Western blotting.Results Exposure to PM_(2.5) leads to obvious morphological and pathologica changes in the lung of mice.PM_(2.5) caused a decline in levels of antioxidant-related enzymes and protein expressions of HO-1,Nrf2,SOD2,SIRT1 and PGC-1ɑ,and an increase in the protein expressions of IL-6,IL-1β,Bax,caspase-9 and cleaved caspase-3.However,SAL reversed the aforementioned changes caused by PM_(2.5) by activating the SIRT1-PGC-1α pathway.Conclusion SAL can activate SIRT1-PGC-1ɑ to ameliorate PM2.5-induced lung injury.
基金Supported by Ningbo Health Technology Project,Nos.2020Y12 and 2022Y12.
文摘Objective:Circular RNAs(circRNAs)have been shown to involve in pathological processes of ischemic stroke(IS),including autophagy.This study was designed to explore the effect of circR-ZC3HC1 on neuronal autophagy in IS and the related mechanisms.Methods:Expression of circR-ZC3HC1 in blood samples of IS patients and healthy controls was detected.Hippocampal neurons were treated with oxygen and glucose deprivation(OGD)to establish IS in vitro model.The expression of LC3 and p62 and the number of autophagosomes were examined to evaluate the autophagy level of OGD induced neurons using western blotting and transmission electron microscope.Cell apoptosis rate and the expression of cleaved caspase-3,Bax,and Bcl-2 were assessed byflow cytometry and western blotting.The binding relationships among circR-ZC3HC1,miR-384-5p,and SIRT1 were predicted and verified.Results:Low expression of circR-ZC3HC1 was found in blood samples of IS patients and OGD-treated neurons.Overexpressed circR-ZC3HC1 or inhibited miR-384-5p expression promoted autophagy and inhibited apoptosis of OGD-treated neurons,which could be reversed by further 3-MA treatment.Mechanistically,circR-ZC3HC1 targeted miR-384-5p to mediate SIRT1 expression.miR-384-5p overexpression or SIRT1 knockdown in the presence of circR-ZC3HC1 overexpression in OGD-treated neurons lead to reduced autophagy and enhanced apoptosis.Conclusion:Collectively,circR-ZC3HC1 promoted neuronal autophagy to attenuate IS via miR-384-5p/SIRT1 axis.
