Ethyl acetate fraction of flavonoids from Polygonum hydropiper L. modulates pseudorabies virus-induced inflammation in RAW264.7 cells via the nuclear factor-kappa B and mitogen-activated protein kinase pathways

Pseudorabies virus (PRV) infection leads to severe inflammatory responses and tissue damage, and many natural herbs exhibit protective effects against viral infection by modulating the inflammatory response. An ethyl acetate fraction of flavonoids from Polygonum hydropiper L. (FEA) was prepared through ethanol extraction and ethyl acetate fractional extraction. An inflammatory model was established in RAW264.7 cells with PRV infection to evaluate the anti-inflammatory activity of FEA by measuring cell viability, nitric oxide (NO) production, reactive oxygen species (ROS) release, and mRNA expression of inflammatory factors, inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2). Its functional mechanism was investigated by analyzing the phosphorylation and nuclear translocation of key proteins in the nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathways. Our findings indicate that PRV induced inflammatory responses in RAW264.7 cells, and the responses were similar to that in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated cells. FEA significantly suppressed NO synthesis and down-regulated both expression and secretion of COX-2, iNOS, and inflammatory cytokines (P<0.05 or P<0.01). FEA also reduced NF-κB p65 translocation into the nucleus and decreased MAPK phosphorylation, indicating that the NF-κB/MAPK signaling pathway may be closely related to the inflammatory response during viral infection. The findings suggested the potential pharmaceutical application of FEA as a natural product that can treat viral infections due to its ability to mitigate inflammatory responses.     

Comparison of two live Bacillus species as feed additives for improving in vitro fermentation of cereal straws

This study was performed in a 2 × 4 factorial arrangement to explore and compare the effects of inclusion of two live Bacillus additives (B. licheniformis and B. subtilis) at four doses (0, 0.25 × 10⁷, 0.50 × 10⁷ and 0.75 × 10⁷ colony‐forming units (cfu)) on in vitro gas production kinetics, fiber degradation, methane production and ruminal fermentation characteristics of maize stover and rice straw by mixed rumen microorganisms in dairy cows. The pH, concentrations of ammonia nitrogen (NH₃‐N) and isovalerate were increased (P < 0.05), while the methane (CH₄) production, ratio of acetate to propionate, and total volatile fatty acids (TVFA) concentration were decreased (P < 0.05) by the supplementation of B. licheniformis compared with that of B. subtilis. Adding B. licheniformis and B. subtilis raised (P < 0.05) or numerically raised the maximum gas production, while decreasing (P < 0.05) or numerically lowering pH and concentrations of most volatile fatty acids. The addition of B. licheniformis increased (P < 0.05) the NH₃‐N concentration but reduced CH₄ production and ratio of acetate to propionate (P < 0.05), while the NH₃‐N concentration was decreased (P < 0.05), and the CH₄ production and ratio of acetate to propionate were increased by that of B. subtilis compared to the control. Results obtained in this research suggest that B. licheniformis would be preferred as a live Bacillus additive in comparison with B. subtilis, and its optimal dose should be 0.25 × 10⁷ cfu/500 mg substrates.     

重组RTB蛋白对巨噬细胞活化及对NF—κB信号通路的影响

采用重组RTB蛋白刺激RAW264．7细胞,对iNOS、IL-6和TNFJamRNA表达及IκB-α和NF-κBp65磷酸化蛋白表达进行分析,探讨重组RTB蛋白对巨噬细胞活化及对NF-xB信号通路的影响。结果显示,重组RTB蛋白组RAW264．7细胞iNOS、IL-6和TNF—αmRNA的表达显著高于对照组（P〈0．01）,并呈现时间和计量依赖性;加入NF—κB抑制剂BAY后,iNOS、IL-6和TNF0amRNA表达降低（P〈0．05或P〈0．01）。随RTB刺激RAW264．7时间的延长,IκB-α蛋白的磷酸化程度增强,NF-κBp65磷酸化蛋白表达逐渐增高,表明重组RTB蛋白具有促进巨噬细胞活化及活化NF-κB信号通路的功能。     

β‐carotene attenuates lipopolysaccharide‐induced inflammation via inhibition of the NF‐κB,JAK2/STAT3 and JNK/p38 MAPK signaling pathways in macrophages

β‐carotene is one of the most abundant carotenoids, has potential anti‐inflammatory effect, it has been reported that β‐carotene could suppress LPS‐induced inflammatory responses by inhibiting nuclear factor kappa B (NF‐κB) translocation, but the more detailed molecular mechanisms underlying the anti‐inflammatory action of β‐carotene remain to be fully understood. In this study, we investigated the influence of β‐carotene on the activation of JAK2/STAT3, MAPK, and NF‐κB signaling pathway induced by LPS in RAW264.7 cells and peritoneal macrophages. Cells were treated with different concentrations of β‐carotene for 3 hr after LPS treatment for 24 hr. The mRNA expression and the release of IL‐1β, IL‐6, and TNF‐α were evaluated by RT‐PCR and ELISA, and the level of signaling proteins of JAK2/STAT3, MAPK, and NF‐κB signaling pathway were detected by Western blot. The results showed that β‐carotene significantly suppressed (p < 0.05) LPS‐induced release of IL‐1β, IL‐6, and TNF‐α and their mRNA expression. LPS‐induced JAK2/STAT3, IκB/NF‐κB p65, JNK/p38 MAPK signal activation were significantly attenuated (p < 0.05) by β‐carotene in a dose‐dependent manner. In conclusion, β‐carotene could attenuate LPS‐induced inflammation via inhibition of the NF‐κB, JAK2/STAT3, and JNK/p38 MAPK signaling pathways in macrophages.     

硒增强二十二碳六烯酸在脂多糖诱导巨噬细胞炎性反应中的抗炎作用

为了探究硒是否影响二十二碳六烯酸(DHA)在脂多糖(LPS)诱导巨噬细胞炎性反应中发挥的抗炎作用。小鼠巨噬细胞系RAW264.7细胞分别经10μg/m L DHA、10μg/m L DHA+0.05μmol/L亚硒酸钠、1μg/m L LPS、10μg/m L DHA+1μg/m L LPS、10μg/m L DHA+1μg/m L LPS+0.05μmol/L亚硒酸钠诱导24 h,同时设置无添加的正常组。采用半定量反转录PCR检测细胞肿瘤坏死因子α(TNF-α)、白细胞介素1β(IL-1β)、白细胞介素6(IL-6)和白细胞介素10(IL-10)mRNA表达量,酶联免疫吸附测定(ELISA)法测定培养液上清液中TNF-α、IL-1β、IL-6和IL-10含量。结果显示,添加亚硒酸钠(0.05μmol/L)不仅显著或极显著增强了DHA(10μg/m L)对LPS(1μg/m L)诱导RAW 264.7细胞中促炎细胞因子TNF-αmRNA表达(P0.05)和IL-1β生成(P0.01)的抑制作用,还极显著增强了DHA(10μg/m L)对LPS(1μg/m L)诱导RAW264.7细胞中抗炎细胞因子IL-10 mRNA表达的促进作用(P0.01)。由此提示,硒可增强DHA在LPS诱导巨噬细胞炎症反应中的抗炎作用。     

Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG promotes M1 polarization in murine bone marrow‐derived macrophages by activating TLR2/MyD88/MAPK signaling pathway

Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) is increasingly applied in functional food products and acts as a probiotic model in nutritious and clinical studies. Increasing evidences have revealed the immune modulation of LGG on macrophages. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of LGG on macrophage polarization of murine bone marrow‐derived macrophages (BMDMs). BMDMs were treated with 10⁸ colony‐forming units (CFU)/ml LGG for 1.5, 3, and 6 hr. Results showed that LGG obviously upregulated the mRNA expression of M1‐associated cytokines (p < .05), including interleukin‐1 beta (IL‐1β), IL‐6, tumor necrosis factor‐alpha (TNF‐α), and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), whereas had no effect on the expression of M2‐associated markers (p > .05), including arginase 1 (Arg1), mannose receptor, and chitinase‐like protein 3 (YM1). Furthermore, LGG markedly increased the expression of pro‐inflammatory cytokines (IL‐12p40, cyclooxygenase‐2 [COX‐2], and interferon‐γ [IFN‐γ]) (p < .05) and anti‐inflammatory cytokines (IL‐10, IL‐4, and transforming growth factor‐β [TGF‐β]) (p < .05). In addition, we also found that TLR2/MyD88/MAPK signaling pathway was required for LGG‐induced M1 macrophage polarization and M1‐related cytokines expression. Together, these findings demonstrate that probiotic LGG facilitates M1 polarization of BMDMs, suggesting that LGG may have an immunotherapeutic potential in regulating the host defense against pathogen invasion.     

ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Lutein exposure,in ovo or in the diet,reduces parameters of inflammation in the liver and spleen laying‐type chicks (Gallus gallus domesticus)

These trials examined whether the demonstrated effects of embryonic and dietary carotenoid exposure on the inflammatory immune response in fast growing chickens also occur in slow growing chickens. The systemic and local inflammatory responses of chicks were examined in two experiments with two in ovo lutein levels (C+, carotenoid replete; or C?, carotenoid‐deplete), two dietary lutein levels (0 or 40 mg lutein/kg diet), and two inflammatory challenges [no exposure or lipopolysaccharide (LPS)‐vaccinated]. At 24 h after LPS vaccination, spleen weight was not affected by diet or in ovo lutein, but liver weight increased from C+ eggs (p < 0.01), and in LPS‐vaccinated chicks fed 0 mg lutein (p < 0.05), but not in chicks fed 40 mg lutein. Plasma carotenoids and liver carotenoids were reduced post‐LPS (p < 0.05). Splenic IL‐6 mRNA abundance was the greatest post‐LPS in C? chicks fed 40 mg lutein vs. C+ chicks fed 40 mg lutein (p < 0.05). Hepatic IL‐6, iNOS and TGFβ and splenic iNOS and TGFβ were not affected by in ovo or dietary lutein. The systemic and local inflammatory results are similar to those observed in fast growing chickens, and support that lutein‐depleted birds have greater inflammatory responses.     

Characterization of the inflammatory infiltrate and cytokine expression in the skin of horses with recurrent urticaria

Background – Recurrent urticaria (RU) is a common skin disease of horses, but little is known about its pathogenesis. Hypothesis/Objective – The aim of this study was to characterize the inflammatory cell infiltrate and cytokine expression pattern in the skin of horses with RU. Animals – Biopsies of lesional and nonlesional skin of horses with RU (n = 8) and of skin from healthy control horses (n = 8) were evaluated. Methods – The inflammatory cell infiltrate was analysed by routine histology. Immunohistochemistry was used to identify T cells (CD3), B cells (CD79), macrophages (MAC387) and mast cells (tryptase). Expression of T‐helper 2 cytokines (interleukins IL‐4, IL‐5 and IL‐13), a T‐helper 1 cytokine (interferon‐γ), IL‐4 receptor α and thymic stromal lymphopoietin was assessed by quantitative RT‐PCR. Results – In subepidermal lesional skin of RU‐affected horses, increased numbers of eosinophils (P ≤ 0.01), CD79‐positive (P ≤ 0.01), MAC387‐positive (P ≤ 0.01) and tryptase‐positive cells (P ≤ 0.05) were found compared with healthy horses. Subepidermal lesional skin of RU‐affected horses contained more eosinophils (P ≤ 0.05) and tryptase‐positive cells (P ≤ 0.05) compared with nonlesional skin. There was no significant difference in infiltrating cells between nonlesional skin and skin of healthy horses. Expression of IL‐4 (P ≤ 0.01), IL‐13 (P ≤ 0.05), thymic stromal lymphopoietin (P ≤ 0.05) and IL‐4 receptor α (P ≤ 0.05) was increased in lesional skin of RU‐affected horses compared with control horses. Expression of IL‐4 was higher (P ≤ 0.05) in lesional compared with nonlesional RU skin. Conclusions and clinical importance – Analysis of cytokine expression and inflammatory infiltrate suggests that T‐helper 2 cytokines, eosinophils, mast cells and presumptive macrophages play a role in the pathogenesis of equine RU.     

中兽药制剂"三黄连散"抗炎作用的研究

为明确三黄连散(SHLP)体内和体外抗炎效果,体外试验采用CCK-8法筛选三黄连散对RAW264.7细胞安全浓度,同时建立LPS诱导RAW264.7细胞的体外炎症模型,以评价药物效果;体内试验用二甲苯诱发小鼠急性炎症模型,测定小鼠耳郭肿胀度、脏器指数及小鼠血清TNF-α、IL-1β、IL-6、IL-8和COX-2含量。结果显示,三黄连散对RAW264.7细胞的安全浓度为50 μg/mL;高、中、低剂量的三黄连散能不同程度降低细胞IL-8、TNF-α、IL-β、COX-2的分泌水平(P<0.05,P<0.01);高剂量的三黄连散能极显著降低细胞上清液中NO的分泌水平(P<0.01);高、中、低剂量的三黄连散均可极显著降低模型小鼠耳郭肿胀和血清炎症因子IL-1β、IL-6、IL-8、TNF-α和COX-2分泌水平(P<0.01);不同浓度三黄连散对小鼠脏器系数无显著影响(P>0.05)。综上表明,三黄连散体内外抗炎效果显著。     

紫花地丁总黄酮体外抗炎活性研究

试验研究了紫花地丁总黄酮（TFV）对脂多糖（LPS）诱导的小鼠RAW264.7巨噬细胞活力、细胞中炎症介质含量以及相关基因表达的影响,以期探讨其体外抗炎活性的作用。试验采用MTT法筛选出TFV对小鼠RAW264.7巨噬细胞活力具有促进作用的最佳添加浓度;用酶联免疫吸附法（ELISA）检测了TFV对LPS诱导的小鼠RAW264.7巨噬细胞释放到细胞培养液中NO、肿瘤坏死因子α（TNF-α）、白介素1β（IL-1β）、白介素6（IL-6）含量的影响;运用实时荧光定量PCR法检测了TFV对LPS诱导的炎性小鼠RAW264.7巨噬细胞TNF-α、诱导型一氧化氮合酶（iNOS）和环氧合酶2（COX-2）相对表达水平的影响;研究并分析了TFV的体外抗炎活性。试验结果表明,TFV在5~50 μg/mL浓度范围内能提高小鼠RAW264.7巨噬细胞的活力（P<0.05）;与LPS模型组比较,TFV能显著降低LPS诱导的小鼠RAW264.7巨噬细胞产生NO、TNF-α、IL-6、IL-1β的含量,并能显著降低LPS诱导的小鼠RAW264.7巨噬细胞内TNF-α、COX-2等炎症因子的mRNA表达量（P<0.05）。综上,TFV能显著下调LPS诱导的小鼠RAW264.7巨噬细胞IL-1β、IL-6、TNF-α等细胞因子的释放量和下调TNF-α、COX-2 mRNA的表达量,说明抑制促炎性细胞因子基因的表达可能是实现其抗炎作用的原因之一。     

Changes of leukocyte counts and expression of pro‐ and anti‐inflammatory cytokines in peripheral leukocytes in periparturient dairy cows with retained fetal membranes

In dairy cows, retained fetal membranes (RFM) affect reproductive performance. The aim of this study was to examine the leukocyte counts and the gene expression of tumour necrosis factor α (TNFα), interleukin 1β (IL‐1β), IL‐8, and IL‐10 in polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs) and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) in cows with (n = 5) or without (n = 5) RFM during the peripartum period. The lymphocyte counts in RFM cows were higher than those in control cows throughout the experiment (p < .05). The expression of IL‐8 in PMNs of control cows was higher (p < .05) compared with that of RFM cows postpartum. In cows with RFM, IL‐1β expression was higher (p < .05) in PMNs at 6 weeks postpartum whereas the expression of IL‐1β was lower (p < .05) in PBMCs at 4 weeks postpartum. The expression of IL‐10 in PBMCs of control cows was higher (p < .05) than that of RFM cows at 2 weeks prepartum and 4 weeks postpartum. Taken together, our data indicate that changes of gene expression of pro‐ and anti‐inflammatory cytokines in RFM cows might be associated with the delayed placental separation and development of uterine inflammation in RFM cows.     

发酵金针菇多糖通过核转录因子-κB-NOD样受体家族含pyrin结构域蛋白3信号通路抑制巨噬细胞炎症反应

为探究金针菇多糖(FVP)和发酵金针菇多糖(FFVP)对小鼠单核巨噬细胞(RAW264.7)炎症反应的影响与机制,以脂多糖(LPS)构建RAW264.7炎症模型,设置CON组(正常培养基)、LPS组(正常培养基+1μg/mL LPS)、FVP组(正常培养基+1μg/mL LPS+25、50或100μg/mL FVP)和FFVP组(正常培养基+1μg/mL LPS+25、50或100μg/mL FFVP),通过测定RAW264.7的细胞活力、吞噬能力、活性氧(ROS)和一氧化氮(NO)含量以及炎症因子白细胞介素-1β(IL-1β)、白细胞介素-6(IL-6)、白细胞介素-18(IL-18)和肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)的含量与mRNA相对表达量,比较FVP和FFVP抑制巨噬细胞炎症反应的作用;以核转录因子-κB(NF-κB)抑制剂BAY11-7082处理RAW264.7,通过Western blot检测磷酸化核转录因子-κB抑制蛋白α(p-IκBα)、NOD样受体家族含pyrin结构域蛋白3(NLRP3)、半胱天冬蛋白酶-1(Caspase-1)和IL-1β的蛋白相对表达量,探究FVP和FFVP对LPS诱导的巨噬细胞炎症反应可能的作用机制。结果表明:FVP和FFVP均能抑制LPS引起的RAW264.7 ROS和NO含量升高,浓度为100μg/mL时,两者差异显著(P<0.05);相比LPS组,FVP和FFVP分别使RAW264.7的吞噬能力提升37.65%和47.06%;FVP和FFVP降低炎症因子IL-1β、IL-6、IL-18和TNF-α的含量及mRNA相对表达量,并呈剂量依赖性。Western blot结果表明以BAY11-7082与FVP或FFVP同时处理,RAW264.7的p-IκBα、NLRP3、Caspase-1和IL-1β的蛋白相对表达量显著降低(P<0.05),说明FVP/FFVP可通过降低IκBα的磷酸化抑制NLRP3信号通路的激活。综上可知,FVP和FFVP均能增强RAW264.7的细胞活力和吞噬能力,降低ROS和NO含量,通过抑制NF-κB-NLRP3信号通路的激活抑制巨噬细胞炎症反应;相同浓度下,FFVP的抗炎效果优于FVP。     

All‐trans retinoic acid improves goat oocyte nuclear maturation and reduces apoptotic cumulus cells during in vitro maturation

All‐trans retinoic acid (t‐RA) is a natural component and representative physiologically active metabolite of vitamin A, having multiple physiologic functions. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of t‐RA on goat oocyte maturation and cumulus cell apoptosis during in vitro maturation (IVM). Immature goat cumulus‐oocyte complexes (COCs) were matured in vitro in the absence or presence of t‐RA at concentrations of 10 nmol/L, 100 nmol/L and 1000 nmol/L. Oocyte maturation and embryo development were assessed by polar body formation and parthenogenetic activation, respectively. Oocyte survival was checked by Trypan blue staining. Apoptosis of cumulus cells was analyzed by terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase nick end labeling staining and quantitative real‐time PCR. In comparison with the control group, 100 nmol/L and 10 nmol/L t‐RA significantly improved goat nuclear oocyte maturation and survival (P < 0.05). Addition of 1000 nmol/L t‐RA improved nuclear maturation (P < 0.05), but had no effect on survival of goat oocytes. t‐RA had no positive effect on goat parthenogenetic embryonic cleavage, blastocyst formation or total cell numbers. However, t‐RA inhibits the apoptosis of cumulus cells (P < 0.01). t‐RA treatment up‐regulated the expression of B‐cell lymphoma 2 (BCL‐2), catalase (CAT) (P < 0.05) and down‐regulated the expression of Caspase‐8 (P < 0.05). In conclusion, t‐RA has positive effects on goat oocyte nuclear maturation and reduces apoptotic cumulus cells during IVM.     

Deoxynivalenol induces oxidative stress,inflammatory response and apoptosis in bovine mammary epithelial cells

Deoxynivalenol (DON) is a toxic secondary metabolite produced by Fusarium graminearum. It is one of the most common feed contaminants that poses a serious threat to the health and performance of dairy cows. This study investigated the in vitro cytotoxicity of DON on bovine mammary epithelial cells (MAC‐T). DON at different concentrations (0.25, 0.3, 0.5, 0.8, 1 or 2 μg/ml) inhibited the growth of MAC‐T cells after 24 hr of exposure (p < .001). DON at 0.25 μg/ml increased lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) leakage (p < .05); decreased glutathione (GSH) levels (p < .001), total superoxide dismutase (T‐SOD) activity and total antioxidant capacity (T‐AOC; p < .01); and increased malondialdehyde (MDA) concentration (p < .01) in MAC‐T cells after 24 hr of exposure. We also observed that DON increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels in cells incubated for 9, 15 and 24 hr (p < .001). DON at 0.25 μg/ml triggered oxidative damage in MAC‐T cells. Furthermore, it induced an inflammatory response in the cells incubated for 9, 15 and 24 hr (p < .05) by increasing the mRNA expression levels of nuclear factor kappa B, myeloid differentiation factor 88 (MyD88), tumour necrosis factor‐α (TNF‐α), interleukin‐1β (IL‐1β), IL‐6, cyclooxygenase‐2 and IL‐8. We further examined the effect of DON on apoptosis. DON prevented normal proliferation of MAC‐T cells by blocked cell cycle progression in 24 hr (p < .001). In addition, the apoptosis rate measured using annexin V‐FITC significantly increased (p < .05) with increase in the mRNA expression level of Bax (p < .01) and increase in the Bax/Bcl‐2 ratio (p < .01) in cells incubated for 24 hr. In summary, DON exerts toxic effects in MAC‐T cells by causing oxidative stress, inducing an inflammatory response, affecting cell cycle and leading to apoptosis.     

Dietary supplementation of Bacillus subtilis PB6 improves sow reproductive performance and reduces piglet birth intervals

We investigated the effects of dietary supplementation with Bacillus subtilis PB6 (B. subtilis PB6) during late gestation and lactation on sow reproductive performance, antioxidant indices, and gut microbiota. A total of 32 healthy Landrace × Yorkshire sows on d 90 of gestation were randomly assigned to 2 groups, with 16 replicates per group, receiving basal diet (CON) or the basal diet + 0.2% B. subtilis PB6, containing 4.0 × 10⁸ CFU/kg of feed (BS). The litter sizes (total born) and numbers of piglets born alive were larger in the BS group (P < 0.01), whereas the weights of piglets born alive and the piglet birth intervals were lower in the BS group (P < 0.05). Although the litter weights and piglet bodyweights (after cross-fostering) were lower after BS treatment (P < 0.05), the litter sizes, litter weights, lactation survival rate, and litter weight gains at weaning were higher in BS group (P < 0.05). The concentrations of malondialdehyde (MDA) in the sow sera at parturition were lower in the BS group (P < 0.01). The serum total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC) at parturition and the serum catalase (CAT) concentrations on d 21 of lactation were higher in the BS group (P < 0.05). Dietary supplementation with B. subtilis PB6 (P < 0.05) reduced the serum endotoxin concentrations in the sows and the serum cortisol concentrations of the piglets at d 14 of lactation. The α-diversity indices of microbial were higher in the CON group (P < 0.05). At the phylum level, B. subtilis PB6 supplementation increased the relative abundances of Gemmatimonadete and Acidobacteria (both P < 0.01) and reduced those of Proteobacteria, and Actinobacteria (both P < 0.05). At the genus level, B. subtilis PB6 supplementation increased the relative abundance of Ruminococcaceae_UCG-013 cc (P < 0.05) and reduced that of Streptococcus (P < 0.05). This study demonstrated that adding 4.0 × 10⁸ CFU/kg B. subtilis PB6 to sows’ feed during late gestation and lactation could shorten piglet birth intervals, enhance the growth performance of suckling piglets, and improve the gut health of sows during late gestation.     

柴桂口服液体外抗炎作用的研究

探讨柴桂口服液在脂多糖(LPS)诱导RAW 264.7细胞中的抗炎能力,为研发具有抗炎功效的柴桂制剂提供依据和参考.利用LPS刺激RAW 264.7细胞建立体外炎症模型,CCK8法检测药物对细胞的安全浓度,观察不同浓度的柴桂口服液作用细胞后的体外抗炎效果.结果表明,柴桂口服液对RAW 264.7细胞安全浓度为不超过10...     

A novel ��-glucan produced by Paenibacillus polymyxa JB115 induces nitric oxide production in RAW264.7 macrophages

The effect of extracellular β-(1→3), (1→6)-glucan, produced by Paenibacillus polymyxa JB115, on nitric oxide (NO) production in RAW264.7 macrophages was investigated. β-glucan induced the production of NO by RAW264.7 macrophages in a concentration- and time-dependent manner. Moreover, β-glucan stimulation increased the mRNA expression of iNOS, COX-2 and IL-6 in RAW264.7 macrophages in a concentration-dependent manner.     

Oral administration of synthetic porcine beta‐defensin‐2 improves growth performance and cecal microbial flora and down‐regulates the expression of intestinal toll‐like receptor‐4 and inflammatory cytokines in weaned piglets challenged with enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli

Synthetic porcine beta‐defensin‐2 (pBD‐2) was tested as an alternative to antimicrobial growth‐promoters in pig production. Thirty 21‐day weaned piglets were challenged with enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli, and orally dosed with either sterile water (CON), pBD‐2 (BD) or neomycin sulphate (NS) twice daily for 21 days. pBD‐2 and NS led to higher growth performance, jejunum villus height and increased expression of insulin‐like growth factor‐I compared with the CON group (P < 0.05). Hemolytic E. coli scores from rectal swabs, and copy numbers of E. coli, Bacteroides fragilis and Streptococcus in the cecal digesta of the BD‐ or NS‐treated piglets were lower than those in the CON group (P < 0.05). Messenger RNA levels of toll‐like receptor 4, tumor necrosis factor‐α, interleukin (IL)‐1β, and IL‐8 in the jejunum mucosa of the BD and NS groups were lower than those in the CON group (P < 0.05). Copy numbers of Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria in the cecal digesta of the BD group were higher than those of the CON and NS groups (P < 0.05). Therefore, pBD‐2 has antimicrobial activity in piglets, and it can improve growth performance, reduce inflammatory cytokine expression and affect intestinal morphological indices in the same way as probiotics. © 2015 Japanese Society of Animal Science     

牛磺鹅去氧胆酸对小鼠巨噬细胞系RAW264.7细胞凋亡的影响

为了探讨牛磺鹅去氧胆酸（TCDCA）对小鼠单核巨噬细胞系RAW264.7的抗凋亡作用,试验采用二苯胺法及实时荧光定量PCR技术分别检测了针对RAW264.7细胞凋亡百分率及凋亡抑制蛋白CIAP-1、CIAP-2和XIAP的mRNA表达影响。结果显示,剂量为0.05、0.10和10 μg/mL TCDCA可以极显著地对抗地塞米松（DEX）诱导的RAW264.7细胞系凋亡（P < 0.01）。1 μg/mL TCDCA对正常RAW264.7细胞系CIAP-1和XIAP表达有显著的促进作用（P < 0.05）;10 μg/mL TCDCA对正常RAW264.7细胞系CIAP-1、CIAP-2和 XIAP表达均具有显著的促进作用（P < 0.05）。TCDCA给药后对DEX诱导的RAW264.7细胞系CIAP-1、CIAP-2和 XIAP表达均具有极显著的促进作用（P < 0.01）,但不同给药剂量的TCDCA作用有所差异。以上研究结果表明,TCDCA具有对抗DEX诱导的小鼠巨噬细胞系RAW264.7凋亡作用,且与上调凋亡抑制蛋白mRNA表达有关。