Isoflavone Attenuates the Nuclear Transcription Factor Kappa B (NF-<i>κ</i>B) Activation on MPP⁺-Induced Apoptosis of PC12 Cells

Objective: To explore the underlying molecular mechanisms of cellular response to the challenge by 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium (MPP+)-induced apoptosis of PC12 cells, an in vitro cell model for Parkinson’s disease, and the effect of NF-κB activation on the protection of Parkinson’s disease by Isoflavone (I). Methods: PC12 cells were used to establish the cell model of Parkinson’s disease, and are divided into five groups: control group;MPP+ group;I (Isoflavone) + MPP+ group;I group;SN-50 + MPP+ group. The content of NF-κB in PC12 cells was determined by immunocytochemistry;The viability of PC12 cells after treated with cell-permeable NF-κB inhibitor SN-50 and cell viability were measured by MTT assay;the expression levels of NF-κB p65 in cytoplasm and nuclear fractions were evaluated by western blot analysis;the mRNA expression of NF-κB p65 was analyzed by in situ hybridization (ISH). Results: Compared with the control group, the protein of NF-κB p65 both in cytoplasm and in nuclei was significantly higher than in I + MPP+ and MPP+ groups;similarly, the mRNA expression level of NF-κB p65 gene was also significantly higher;moreover, the protein expression of NF-κB p65 was much lower in I group (P + group, the protein of NF-κB p65 was significantly lower in I + MPP+ group, the mRNA expression level of NF-κB p65 gene was also significantly lower, and the protein expression level of NF-κB p65 was much lower in I + MPP+ group (P + group (P > 0.05). Conclusion: NF-κB activation is essential to MPP+-induced apoptosis in PC12 cells;but Isoflavone can inhibit the cell damage to some extent to execute its protective function, which may be involved in nigral neurodegeneration in patients with Parkinson’s disease.

Important Roles of Transcription Factors in Regulating Seed Oil Biosynthesis to Increase Plant Storage Lipid Content

In this article, the biosynthetic pathways of storage oil accumulation in oilseed plants were briefly introduced, and the transcription factors, such as B3 do- main supeffamily genes, lecl gene, wril gene etc., and their important role in oil accumulation regulation was mainly elucidated. Overexpession of transcription factors as feasible ways of genetic manipulation to increase oJl content in oilseed crops are promising in a long-term perspective.

羊驼transcription elongation factor B(S III)(Tceb2)cDNA的获取与序列分析

【研究目的】分离和鉴定羊驼transcription elongation factorB(S III)(Tceb2)基因,分析其序列特征,为今后研究其生物学功能奠定理论基础。【方法】用Southern Blotting法从羊驼皮肤cDNA文库中筛选Tceb2基因,通过BLAST等生物学相关软件对其进行结果分析。【结果】有6个阳性克隆,测序结果得知,序列片段大小大约为472bp,具有完整的开放阅读框,可编码119AA,分子量为13.2KDa。序列特征、结构和同源性分析表明:该序列预测为全长cDNA序列,该基因序列及其编码的氨基酸序列与大鼠和小鼠的troponinc2同源性可达100%。【结论】该基因是获得的羊驼全长Tceb2(GenBank DQ646397)(命名为AlpTceb2)。

A Nonradioactive Method for Detecting DNA-binding Activity of Nuclear Transcription Factors

To determine the feasibility of a nonradioactive electrophoresis mobility shift assay for detecting nuclear transcription factor, double-stranded oligonucleotides encoding the consensus target sequence of NF-κB were labled with DIG by terminal transferase After nuclear protein stimulated with phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA) or PMA and pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate (PDTC) electrophoresed on 8 % nondenaturing poliacrylamide gel together with oligeonucleotide probe, they were electro-blotted nylon membrane positively charged Anti-DIG-AP antibody catalyzed chemiluminescent substrate CSPD to image on X-film The results showed that nuclear proteins binded specifically to the NF-κB consensus sequence in the EMSA by chemiluminescent technique method and the activity of NF-κB in PMA group was more than that in PMA+PDTC group It is suggested that detection of NF-κB by EMSA with chemiluminescent technique is feasible and simple, which can be performed in ordinary laboratories

Genome-wide analysis of the B3 transcription factors reveals that RcABI3/VP1 subfamily plays important roles in seed development and oil storage in castor bean(Ricinus communis)

The B3 transcription factors(TFs)in plants play vital roles in numerous biological processes.Although B3 genes have been broadly identified in many plants,little is known about their potential functions in mediating seed development and material accumulation.Castor bean(Ricinus communis)is a non-edible oilseed crop considered an ideal model system for seed biology research.Here,we identified a total of 61 B3 genes in the castor bean genome,which can be classified into five subfamilies,including ABI3/VP1,HSI,ARF,RAV and REM.The expression profiles revealed that RcABI3/VP1 subfamily genes are significantly up-regulated in the middle and later stages of seed development,indicating that these genes may be associated with the accumulation of storage oils.Furthermore,through yeast one-hybrid and tobacco transient expression assays,we detected that ABI3/VP1 subfamily member RcLEC2 directly regulates the transcription of RcOleosin2,which encodes an oil-body structural protein.This finding suggests that RcLEC2,as a seed-specific TF,may be involved in the regulation of storage materials accumulation.This study provides novel insights into the potential roles and molecular basis of B3 family proteins in seed development and material accumulation.

Ectopic expression of VvFUS3,B3-domain transcription factor,in tomato influences seed development via affecting endoreduplication and hormones

FUSCA3(FUS3)is a member of B3-domain transcription factor family and master regulator of seed development.It has potential roles in hormone biosynthesis and signaling pathways and therefore plays diverse roles in plant life cycle,especially in seed germination,dormancy,embryo formation,seed and fruit development,and maturation.However,there is limited information about its functions in seed and fruit development of grapevine.In this study,we expressed VvFUS3 in tomato for its functional characterization.Overexpression of VvFUS3 in tomato led to a reduction in seed number and seed weight without affecting the fruit size.Histological analysis found that both cell expansion and cell division in transgenic seed and fruit pericarp have been affected.However,there were no obvious differences in pollen size,shape,and viability,suggesting that VvFUS3 affects seed development but not the pollen grains.Moreover,the expression of several genes with presumed roles in seed development and hormone signaling pathways was also influenced by VvFUS3.These results suggest that VvFUS3 is involved in hormonal signaling pathways that regulate seed number and size.In conclusion,our study provides novel preliminary information about the pivotal roles of VvFUS3 in seed and fruit development and these findings can potentially serve as a reference for molecular breeding of seedless grapes.

Salvianolic acid B improves glucolipid metabolism by regulating adipogenic transcription factors in mice with diet-induced obesity

Objective:To determine the effect of Salvianolic acid B (Sal B) on glucose and lipid metabolism in mice with high-fat diet (HFD)-induced obesity,and to investigate the underlying mechanisms by measuring the expression levels of key adipogenic transcription factors.Methods:Six-week-old C57BL/6J male mice were fed for 12 weeks with a HFD to induce obesity or a standard diet to serve as normal controls.A mean body weight increase of more than 20% after these 12 weeks was used as the criteria for obesity.HFD-fed obese mice then received a supplement of Sal B (100 mg/kg body weight/day),metformin (75 mg/kg body weight/day) or water (an equivalent volume;served as model controls) by oral gavage for an additional 8 weeks,and the normal controls received water (an equivalent volume) by oral gavage for the same period.Results:Sal B significantly reduced body weight gain (P <.05) without influencing food intake in HFD-fed obese mice relative to model controls.Sal B also reduced the body fat mass of the obese mice relative to model controls in a time-dependent manner (P <.05).Sal B significantly decreased the serum concentrations of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol,total cholesterol,triglyceride and free fatty acids by 25.5%,20.2%,20.6% and 13.4%,respectively,and increased the concentration of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol by 50.1% relative to model controls.In addition,Sal B significantly lowered fasting glucose concentrations and improved insulin sensitivity relative to model controls (P <.05).Sal B acted by ameliorating the histopathological changes in both brown and white adipose tissues of obese mice.Moreover,in brown adipose tissue,Sal B up-regulated the mRNA and protein expression of PPARγ and c/EBPα,and the protein expression of PPARα and SREBP-1 (P <.05).In white adipose tissue,Sal B down-regulated the mRNA expression of PPARγ and c/EBPα,and decreased the protein expression of PPARγ and SREBP-1(P <.05).Conclusjons:The results suggest that Sal B can reduce body weight gain and regulate glucose and lipid metabolism in mice with diet-induced obesity by regulating adipogenic transcription factors in their adipose tissues.

五味子乙素通过TLR4/NF-κB信号通路对急性胰腺炎大鼠肺部损伤的影响

目的:探讨五味子乙素通过Toll样受体4(TLR4)/核转录因子-κB(NF-κB)信号通路对急性胰腺炎(AP)大鼠肺部损伤的影响。方法:取SD大鼠,通过胆胰管内逆行注射5%牛磺胆酸钠方法诱导建立AP肺损伤模型,经随机数表法分为模型组、五味子乙素组、TLR4过表达载体组、TLR4空载组、五味子乙素+TLR4过表达载体组,每组12只大鼠,再取12只SD大鼠仅翻动肠管不注射5%牛磺胆酸钠,作为假手术组。以药物分别干预大鼠后,检测各组大鼠肺功能及各组大鼠腹水量与肺组织湿重/干重(W/D);HE染色检测各组大鼠肺组织病理形态并评分;检测各组大鼠动脉血气;全自动生化分析仪检测大鼠血清淀粉酶,ELISA检测炎症细胞因子IL-6、IL-18水平;蛋白免疫印迹法检测肺组织TLR4/NF-κB通路蛋白表达;免疫组织化学染色检测肺组织TLR4蛋白表达。结果:与假手术组相比,模型组大鼠肺组织出现病理损伤改变,模型组大鼠MV、PEF、PaO_(2)、OI显著降低(P<0.05),Ri、腹水量与W/D、PaCO_(2)、Holfbauer评分、血清淀粉酶、IL-6与IL-18水平、肺组织TLR4阳性细胞比例、TLR4与MYD88蛋白表达、p-NF-κB p65/NF-κB p65水平显著升高(P<0.05)。与模型组、五味子乙素+TLR4过表达载体组分别相比,五味子乙素组大鼠肺组织病理损伤改变程度均减轻,MV、PEF、PaO_(2)、OI均升高(P<0.05),Ri、腹水量与W/D、PaCO_(2)、Holfbauer评分、血清淀粉酶、IL-6与IL-18水平、肺组织TLR4阳性细胞比例、TLR4与MYD88蛋白表达、p-NF-κB p65/NF-κB p65水平均降低(P<0.05);TLR4过表达载体组大鼠肺组织病理损伤改变程度均加重,MV、PEF、PaO_(2)、OI均降低(P<0.05),Ri、腹水量与W/D、PaCO_(2)、Holfbauer评分、血清淀粉酶、IL-6与IL-18水平、肺组织TLR4阳性细胞比例、TLR4与MYD88蛋白表达、p-NF-κB p65/NF-κB p65水平均升高(P<0.05)。与模型组相比,TLR4空载组大鼠各指标差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:五味子乙素可通过下调TLR4/NF-κB信号通路,抑制炎症,减轻AP大鼠肺部损伤,修复肺功能。

Apigenin ameliorates imiquimod-induced psoriasis in C57BL/6J mice by inactivating STAT3 and NF-κB

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease featured by patches on the skin.It is caused by malfunction of immune cells and keratinocytes with inflammation as one of its key features.Apigenin(API)is a natural flavonoid with anti-inflammatory and immunoregulatory properties.Therefore,we speculated that API can ameliorate psoriasis,and determined its effect on the development of psoriasis by using imiquimod(IMQ)-induced psoriasis mouse model.Our results showed that API attenuated IMQ-induced phenotypic changes,such as erythema,scaling and epidermal thickening,and improved splenic hyperplasia.Abnormal differentiation of immune cells was restored in API-treated mice.Mechanistically,we revealed that API is a key regulator of signal transducer activator of transcription 3(STAT3).API regulated immune responses by reducing interleukin-23(IL-23)/STAT3/IL-17A axis.Moreover,it suppressed IMQ-caused cell hyperproliferation by inactivating STAT3 through regulation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 and nuclear factor-κB(NF-κB)pathway.Furthermore,API reduced expression of inflammatory cytokines through inactivation of NF-κB.Taken together,our study demonstrates that API can ameliorate psoriasis and may be considered as a strategy for psoriasis treatment.

中药单体治疗脊髓损伤后神经炎症:核转录因子κB信号通路的作用

背景:基于核转录因子κB通路探究神经炎症的靶向治疗越来越值得探究,中药靶点多、范围广、机制丰富及不良反应少等优点在治疗各类疾病时都具有十分巨大的潜力。目的:基于核转录因子κB信号通路,对近年研究中出现的山奈酚、红花黄、汉黄芩苷及雷公藤甲素等中药单体治疗脊髓损伤后神经炎症的研究进展进行系统的阐述与归纳。方法:以“脊髓损伤,炎症,抗炎,中药单体,单体化合物,NF-κB信号通路,黄酮,糖苷,酚类,酯类,生物碱”为检索词在中国知网数据库中进行检索;以“Spinal cord injury,inflammation,anti-inflammatory,traditional Chinese medicine monomer,monomeric compound,NF-κB signaling pathway,flavonoids,glycosides,phenols,esters,alkaloids”为检索词在PubMed数据库中进行检索,最终共纳入67篇文献进行综述分析。结果与结论:①核转录因子κB信号通路在神经系统中的作用复杂多样,能够调控中性粒细胞、小胶质细胞、星形胶质细胞和巨噬细胞等,介导损伤后炎症的发生与发展;②中药单体如汉黄芩苷对核转录因子κB抑制蛋白的降解、红花黄素对核转录因子κB信号通路磷酸化过程的抑制、山奈酚对核转录因子κB信号通路p65核易位的抑制等作用可以降低炎症反应对机体造成的影响,从而促进神经功能恢复;③核转录因子κB信号通路在损伤早期能够促进炎症反应和免疫细胞迁移活化,在损伤中后期能够促进损伤部位的修复和纤维化的发生等,适当的激活核转录因子κB信号通路具有促进炎症因子的释放、提高细胞的抗氧化能力及促进免疫细胞的活化等能力,但过度激活的核转录因子κB信号通路则容易导致慢性炎症的发生和持续、细胞凋亡受到抑制等;④未来的研究可以进一步探索如何准确调控核转录因子κB信号通路的活化水平、如何实现对神经系统炎症和损伤的精准干预展开,也可围绕中药单体的制备及中药单体对信号通路的作用机制展开,以期为神经系统疾病的康复和功能恢复提供更有效的治疗策略。

山姜素调控PI3K/Akt/NF-κB信号通路对冠心病大鼠心肌损伤的影响

目的:探讨山姜素调控磷脂酰肌醇3-激酶(PI3K)/蛋白激酶B(Akt)/核转录因子-κB(NF-κB)信号通路对冠心病(CHD)大鼠心肌损伤的影响。方法:选取健康成年SPF级SD雄性大鼠60只,随机分为空白组、模型组、山姜素小剂量组、山姜素中剂量组、山姜素高剂量组各12只,采用Western blot法检测大鼠PI3K/Akt/NF-κB信号通路蛋白表达,采用ELISA法检测大鼠炎症因子指标[肿瘤坏死因子α(TNF-α)、白介素-1β(IL-1β)、白介素-18(IL-18)]和氧化应激指标[活性氧(ROS)、谷胱甘肽过氧化物酶(GSH-Px)、丙二醛(MDA)],观察并记录大鼠心肌损伤情况。结果:与空白组比较,模型组的心肌缺血和心肌梗死面积更大(P<0.05),与模型组比较,山姜素小、中、高剂量组的心肌缺血和心肌梗死面积均缩小(P<0.05),且高剂量组的心肌缺血和心肌梗死面积小于山姜素中、小剂量组,中剂量组心肌缺血和心肌梗死面积小于山姜素小剂量组(P<0.05)。与空白组比较,模型组的PI3K、Akt、NF-κB更高(P<0.05),与模型组比较,山姜素小、中、高剂量组的PI3K、Akt、NF-κB均升高(P<0.05),且高剂量组的PI3K、Akt、NF-κB高于山姜素中、小剂量组,中剂量组PI3K、Akt、NF-κB高于山姜素小剂量组(P<0.05)。与空白组比较,模型组的TNF-α、IL-1β、IL-18更高(P<0.05),与模型组比较,山姜素小、中、高剂量组的TNF-α、IL-1β、IL-18均降低(P<0.05),且山姜素高剂量组的TNF-α、IL-1β、IL-18低于中、小剂量组,山姜素中剂量组的TNF-α、IL-1β、IL-18低于山姜素小剂量组(P<0.05)。与空白组比较,模型组的ROS、GSH-Px、MDA更高(P<0.05),与模型组比较,山姜素小、中、高剂量组的ROS、GSH-Px、MDA均降低(P<0.05),且山姜素高剂量组ROS、GSH-Px、MDA低于山姜素中、小剂量组,山姜素中剂量组的ROS、GSH-Px、MDA低于山姜素小剂量组(P<0.05)。结论:山姜素可通过调控PI3K/Akt/NF-κB信号通路改善CHD大鼠心肌炎症和氧化应激状况,进而发挥心肌保护作用。

红景天苷通过NF-κB/Bcl-2信号通路对重症肺炎大鼠肺血管内皮细胞凋亡及IL-23、Th17表达的影响

目的:探讨红景天苷通过核转录因子(NF-κB)/B淋巴细胞瘤2(Bcl-2)信号通路对重症肺炎大鼠肺血管内皮细胞(PVECs)凋亡及白介素-23(IL-23)、辅助性T细胞17(Th17)表达的影响。方法:将50只大鼠随机分为假手术组、模型组、红景天苷组、抑制剂组、红景天苷+抑制剂组五组,每组10只。除假手术组外,均建立重症肺炎大鼠模型。造模成功后红景天苷组大鼠腹腔注射红景天苷(100 mg/kg);抑制剂组大鼠腹腔注射NF-κB抑制剂喹唑啉化合物(EVP4593)(5 mg/kg);红景天苷+抑制剂组大鼠腹腔注射红景天苷(200 mg/kg)+EVP4593(3 mg/kg);假手术组、模型组腹腔注射等容积的0.9%氯化钠溶液。所有大鼠持续干预7 d后使用酶联免疫吸附测定法(ELISA法)检测各组大鼠血清中白介素(IL)-17、IL-23,流式细胞术检测血清中Th17细胞比例,HE染色观察肺组织病理形态,免疫印记检测大鼠肺组织中NF-κB/Bcl-2蛋白表达。取肺组织进行PVECs培养并检测第2代PVECs的增殖率及凋亡率。结果:与假手术组相比,各建模组大鼠血清中IL-23、IL-17、Th17细胞比例,肺组织中NF-κB/Bcl-2蛋白表达以及PVECs凋亡率均明显升高,PVECs增殖率明显降低(P<0.05),肺组织病变严重;与模型组相比,红景天苷组、抑制剂组、红景天苷+抑制剂组大鼠血清中IL-23、IL-17、Th17细胞比例,肺组织中NF-κB/Bcl-2蛋白表达以及PVECs凋亡率均明显降低,PVECs增殖率明显升高(P<0.05),肺组织病变有所好转;与红景天苷组、抑制剂组相比,红景天苷+抑制剂组大鼠血清中IL-23、IL-17、Th17细胞比例,肺组织中NF-κB/Bcl-2蛋白表达以及PVECs凋亡率均明显降低,PVECs增殖率明显升高(P<0.05),肺组织形态基本恢复正常;红景天苷组与抑制剂组相比,血清中IL-23、IL-17、Th17细胞比例、肺组织中NF-κB/Bcl-2蛋白表达、PVECs凋亡/增殖率以及肺组织形态差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:红景天苷可通过降低NF-κB/Bcl-2水平调节重症肺炎大鼠IL-23/Th17平衡,并有效抑制PVECs凋亡。

Inhibitory Actions of Tetrandrine on Tumor Necrosis Factor α-Induced NF-κB Activation in Neovascularization of Cultured Choroidal Explants

Tetrandrine (1 μM), a bis-benzylisoquinoline alkaloid isolated from Stephania tetrandra S Moore, signifi-cantly decreased tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα;10 ng/ml)-induced increase in the number of micro vessels that budded from cultured rat choroidal explants. Tetrandrine also decreased the TNFα-induced in-crease in the number of cells composing the microvessels. Ammonium pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate (APDC;0.1-0.3 μM), an inhibitor of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB), decreased the TNFα-induced increase in the number of microvessels in a concentration-dependent manner. TNFα increased the phosphorylation and degradation of inhibitor of NF-κB (IκBα), as well as increasing the DNA-binding activity of NF-κB in choroidal explants. TNF? induced an increase of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-A mRNA, but not VEGF-C mRNA or VEGF-D mRNA. TNFα-induced angiogenic action was inhibited by treatment of VEGF-A antibody in cultured choroidal capillaries. Tetrandrine inhibited the TNFα-induced increases of phosphorylation and degradation of IκBα, and reduced the TNFα-induced increase of DNA-binding activity of NF-κB in chor-oidal explants. In conclusion, tetrandrine inhibits TNFα-induced activation of NF-κB in the choroidal capil-laries via inhibition of TNFα-induced phosphorylation of IκBα.

NF-κB/IκB信号通路在乙型肝炎病毒相关性肾炎肾组织中的表达

目的探讨核转录因子-κB(NF-κB)/IκB在乙型肝炎病毒相关性肾炎(HBVGN)肾组织中的表达及其在HBVGN发病机制中的可能作用。方法采用免疫组化染色法,检测42例HBVGN、20例原发性膜性肾病及5例正常肾组织中NF-κBp65、IκB-α蛋白的表达。结果NF-κBp65蛋白在HB-VGN组织中的表达,明显高于在原发性膜性肾病(P<0.01)及正常肾组织(P<0.05)中的表达,且细胞核和细胞质中都可检测到NF-κBp65的表达;相反IκB-α在HBVGN组织中的表达低于原发性膜性肾病肾组织(P<0.05)。结论HBVGN肾组织可能有IκB-α蛋白降解及NF-κB核转移。NF-κB/IκB可能参与了肾组织的病理损害过程。

连翘对重症急性胰腺炎大鼠肝组织中NF-κB和Foxp3表达的影响

目的探讨核因子NF-κB和Foxp3在重症急性胰腺炎(SAP)肝损伤中的作用及连翘对其表达活性的影响。方法雄性Wistar大鼠80只,随机分成假手术组(SO组)、SAP组和干预组,其中干预组分连翘高、中、低剂量组和阳性对照组(PDTC)。牛磺胆酸钠溶液在胰胆管远端注射造模,SO和SAP组于术后3、6、12 h,干预组于术后12 h处死大鼠,分别留取标本。测各组血淀粉酶(AMY)、ALT及TNFα水平,鲎试剂法测血浆内毒素水平,流式细胞术测外周血Treg百分数,对胰腺及肝脏进行病理学检查及评分,RT-PCR法检测肝脏组织中NF-κBmRNA和Foxp3mRNA表达量。组间比较采用单因素方差分析,进一步进行多重比较,采用LSD法进行统计学处理,各指标间相关性分析采用直线相关分析。结果与SO组比较,SAP组中各项指标均随时间升高,于12 h达高峰。与SAP12 h组相比,干预组(大鼠死亡率为0)肝脏组织中的NF-κBmRNA和Foxp3mRNA表达明显降低(P<0.01),与Treg呈正相关(r=0.738,P<0.01)。随连翘剂量增加,AMY、ALT及TNFα水平均明显降低,肝脏和胰腺组织炎症明显减轻,高剂量组和阳性对照组相比较无明显差异(P>0.05)。结论 NF-κB的激活参与SAP肝损伤的发生,连翘能显著降低NF-κB的活性及肝脏组织中NF-κBmRNA和Foxp3mRNA的表达,减轻SAP肝损伤的严重程度。

N-乙酰半胱氨酸对非酒精性脂肪肝病大鼠肝组织NF-κB和TNF-α表达的影响

目的:探讨核转录因子-κB(nuclear factor-kappa B,NF-κB)及肿瘤坏死因子α(TNF-α)在非酒精性脂肪性肝病(nonalcoholic fatty liver disease,NAFLD)发病机制中的作用及N-乙酰半胱氨酸(N-acetylcysteine,NAC)的疗效。方法:高脂饮食12周构建NAFLD大鼠模型,模型构建成功后分为NAC低、中、高剂量组、多烯磷脂酰胆碱组和模型组。药物干预12周后,检测肝组织NF-κB、TNF-α蛋白和含量表达情况,检测血清天门冬氨酸转移酶(AST)、丙氨酸氨基转移酶(ALT)、胆固醇(CHOL)、甘油三酯(TG)、空腹血糖(GLU)表达水平和观察大鼠肝脏病理学改变情况。结果:与正常组比较,模型组NF-κB、TNF-α、AST、ALT、CHOL、TG、GLU水平显著升高(P<0.05),肝脏病理学检查显示炎症改变和脂肪变性。NAC干预后,与模型组比较,药物组NF-κB、TNF-α、AST、ALT、CHOL、TG、GLU水平显著下降,肝脏病理脂肪变、炎症坏死程度减轻,NAC高剂量组改善最明显。结论:在NAFLD大鼠模型中肝组织NF-κB、TNF-α表达增高,而NAC可能是通过下调NF-κB、TNF-α的表达,起到抗炎作用,从而改善肝脏组织病理学改变。

幽门螺旋杆菌感染的慢性胃炎胃窦粘膜内NF-κB和TGF-α表达及其意义

目的 探讨幽门螺旋杆菌 (Hp)与慢性胃炎患者胃窦粘膜内NF κB和TGF α表达之间的关系。方法 用免疫细胞化学方法 ,检测Hp+ 和Hp-胃炎患者及正常人的胃窦部活检标本。结果 NF κB和TGF α在正常组胃粘膜内弱表达。在胃炎病人 ,NF κB和TGF α表达增强。特别是在Hp+ 组 ,NF κB和TGF α呈高表达 ,与Hp-组和正常组比较均有显著性差异 (P <0 0 5和P <0 0 1)。此外在G细胞和部分腺上皮的细胞核内也呈高表达。TGF α常以颗粒状的特征位于腺上皮细胞核上区而且高表达。结论 NF κB和TGF α的表达在胃炎组增强 ,而且Hp+ 组远高于其他两组。NF κB和TGF α二者的表达平行且成呈正相关。

黄芪对糖尿病肾病大鼠肾组织COX-2和NF-κB表达的影响

目的:探讨环氧合酶-2(COX-2)和核转录因子κB(NF-κB)在糖尿病肾病大鼠肾组织中的表达及黄芪对其的影响。方法:将大鼠分成正常对照组、糖尿病肾病组、黄芪干预组。12周周末检测血肌酐、尿素氮、尿蛋白定量;应用免疫组化、Western印迹和聚合酶链式反应方法分别检测大鼠肾组织COX-2和NF-κB的表达。结果:与正常对照组相比,糖尿病肾病组大鼠COX-2和NF-κB的基因及蛋白表达升高(均P<0.01)。黄芪干预组大鼠肾组织COX-2和NF-κB的基因及蛋白表达较糖尿病肾病组下调(均P<0.01)。结论:COX-2参与了糖尿病肾病发生发展的病理过程,黄芪治疗糖尿病肾病的作用机制之一是通过下调COX-2的表达从而发挥肾脏保护作用。

薯蓣皂苷片含药血清对IL-17和TNF-α诱导大鼠滑膜细胞株RSC-364NF-κB p65、STAT3及VEGF影响的实验研究

目的观察薯蓣皂苷片含药血清对白细胞介素-17(interieukin-17,IL-17)联合肿瘤坏死因子-α(tumor necrosis factor-α,TNF-α)诱导大鼠滑膜细胞株(rat synovial cell-364,RSC-364)核转录因子-κB(nuclear factor of kappaB,NF-κB)、信号转导子和转录激活因子3(signal transducer and activator of transcription3,STAT3)及血管内皮生长因子(vascular endothelial growth factor,VEGF)表达的影响,探讨薯蓣皂苷片抑制类风湿关节炎(rheumatoid arthritis,RA)血管新生可能的作用机制。方法实验设空白对照组、细胞模型组、薯蓣皂苷片含药血清组、雷公藤多苷片(阳性对照)含药血清组。制备薯蓣皂苷片和雷公藤多苷片含药血清;用IL-17和TNF-α联合刺激RSC-364建立RA细胞模型,薯蓣皂苷片与雷公藤多苷片含药血清分别进行干预,应用TransAMTMNF-κB p65活性检测试剂盒检测NF-κB p65的DNA结合活性,应用Western blot方法观察STAT3蛋白的表达及应用实时荧光定量PCR方法观察VEGF mRNA表达。结果与空白对照组比较,IL-17和TNF-α联合诱导的细胞模型组核蛋白提取物中NF-κB p65DNA结合活性、STAT3蛋白表达及VEGF mRNA表达均显著增高(P<0.01,P<0.05);与模型组比较,薯蓣皂苷片含药血清组、雷公藤多苷片含药血清组NF-κB p65的DNA结合活性、STAT3蛋白表达及VEGF mRNA表达均显著降低(P<0.01,P<0.05)。薯蓣皂苷片含药血清组与雷公藤多苷片含药血清组组间比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论薯蓣皂苷片可能通过抑制NF-κB信号转导通路中NF-κB p65的活性和酪氨酸蛋白激酶家族Janus kinase(JAK)-信号转导子和转录激活因子信号转导通路中STAT3蛋白表达来抑制VEGF mRNA表达,从而起到抑制RA血管新生的作用。