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AIM: To investigate the role of canonical transient receptor potential channel 1 (TRPC1) in the migration of human bronchial epithelial cells (16HBE) induced by transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1). METHODS: Silencing of TRPC1 gene expression was performed by siRNA. The cell activity and apoptosis were measured by CCK-8 assay and flow cytometry, respectively. The migration and invasion abilities of the 16HBE cells were detected by wound- healing assay and Transwell assay. The protein expression of E-cadherin and vimentin was determined by Western blot. RESULTS: TGF-β1 treatment significantly enhanced the cell migration distance compared with control groups (P < 0.01). The results of CCK-8 assay and flow cytometry indicated that there were no significant difference in proliferation and apoptosis among TRPC1 siRNA group, TGF-β1 group and control group (P > 0.05). The results of wound-healing and Transwell assays showed that migration and invasion abilities in TRPC1 siRNA + TGF-β1 group were markedly suppressed compared with TGF-β1 group (P < 0.01). The protein expression of E-cadherin and vimentin induced by TGF-β1 was inhibited by TRPC1 silencing compared with TGF-β1 group (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: TRPC1 is involved in the migration of human bronchial epithelial cells induced by TGF-β1 through regulating the protein expression of E-cadherin and vimentin. 相似文献
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MA Hui-xiang XU Jin-tang JIANG Zhen-you ZHANG Sui-mei ZHAO Song-bin CHEN Jian-su 《园艺学报》2008,24(5):915-919
AIM: To investigate the effects of rhTGF-β1 and TGF-β1 gene transfection on the proliferation of cultured rabbit corneal endothelial cells in vitro. METHODS: Cell growth induced by various concentrations of rhTGF-β1 was determined by MTT proliferation assay. Under the induction of liposomes, recombinant pSecTag2-TGF-β1MP vectors were transferred into the corneal endothelial cells. Morphological changes of transfected cells were observed by HE staining. The expression levels of TGF-β1 were assessed by ELISA. Cell cycle analysis was assessed by flow cytometry. DNA fragment analysis was used to confirm the presence of apoptosis. RESULTS: rhTGF-β1 in concentrations of 5-20 μg/L showed a significant suppressive effect on the proliferation of corneal endothelial cells, 0.5-1 μg/L had no effect, 0.05-0.1 μg/L facilitated cell growth, as compared with negative controls. The morphous of transfected corneal cells had no significant abnormality compared with normal cells. According to the result of ELISA, the concentration of TGF-β1 in the supernatant was calculated to be (98±3) ng/L. Flow cytometry assay showed that S and G2/M phase of transfected cells decreased significantly compared with that of control group, but the cell cycle recovered normally after adding 10 μg/L EGF into the culture medium. Agarose electrophoresis didn′t show marked ladders in transfected group. CONCLUSION: Effects of rhTGF-β1 on the proliferation of corneal endothelial cells are different with various concentrations. TGF-β1 gene transfection shows suppressive effect on the proliferation of cultured corneal endothelial cells, but does not induce cell apoptosis. EGF is the antagonist of this suppressive effect. 相似文献
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AIM: To investigate the effect of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitor erlotinib on kidney injury in diabetic nephropathy (DN) rat and the underlying mechanism. METHODS: The rat model of DN was induced by intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (STZ) at dose of 55 mg/kg. One week after STZ injection, the rats with blood glucose level exceeding 16.7 mmol/L were identified as diabetic. Diabetic rats were randomly divided into 2 groups:STZ group and STZ+erlotinib group. In addition, the normal rats were used as control group. The rats in STZ+erlotinib group were treated with erlotinib at 100 mg·kg-1·d-1 for 4 weeks(5th~8th week). The fasting blood glucose (FBG), serum creatinine (SCr) and 24 h urine protein were measured. The pathological changes of the kidney were observed by HE staining and Masson staining. The protein levels of EGFR, p-EGFR, transforming growth factor β1 (TGFβ1), Smad2/3, p-Smad2/3, collagen Ⅳ (ColⅣ) and fibronectin in the kidney tissues were determined by Western blot. The reactive oxygen species (ROS) level and malondialdehyde (MDA) content in the renal tissues were futher analyzed. RESULTS: Compared with control group, the levels of FBG, 24 h urine protein and Scr were significantly increased in STZ group (P<0.01). Compared with STZ group, the levels of FBG, 24 h urine protein and SCr in STZ+erlotinib group were markedly decreased (P<0.05). In additon, the glomerular structure was restored to normal, the proliferative degree of mesangial cells markedly attenuated, and the epithelial cells were in alignment in STZ+erlotinib group. Moreover, erlotinib significantly inhibited the protein levels of p-EGFR, TGFβ1, p-Smad2/3, ColⅣ and fibronectin in the kidney tissues of STZ rats. In addition, erlotinib also significantly inhibited the levels of ROS and MDA in the kidney tissues of STZ rats. CONCLUSION: Erlotinib ameliorates STZ-induced diabetic nephropathy possibly through inhibiting the activation of EGFR/TGFβ1-Smad2/3 signaling pathway in association with suppression of fibrosis and oxidative stress. 相似文献
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ZHU Guang-xu ZHOU Fang RUAN Guang-Ping SONG Ming-bao YANG Jian-yong HUANG Lan KANG Hua-li PAN Xing-hua 《园艺学报》2015,31(5):769-776
AIM: To explore the effects of confluent endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) derived from young and aged rats on the phenotype conversion, proliferation and migration of vascular smooth muscle cells (SMCs). METHODS: Mononuclear cells were obtained from the bone marrow of young (1~2 month old) and aged (19 to 26 month old) Sprague-Dawley rats and cultured with medium DMEM/F12 (containing 15% fetal bovine serum, endothelial cell growth supplements (ECGs) 100 g/L, 1×105 units/L of penicillin and streptomycin, respectively). EPCs were characterized as double positive for DiI-Ac-LDL uptake and lectin binding. Abdominal aorta was obtained from 1 to 2 month old Sprague-Dawley rats. Vascular SMCs were cultured by tissue explant method and identified by α-SM-actin immunofluorescence. In transwell co-culture system, the confluent EPCs located in the upper chamber and SMCs were seeded on the lower chamber. The experiments were divided into passage 3 SMCs group (P3), passage 4 SMCs group (P4), passage 4 SMCs co-culture with EPCs derived from young rats group (P4YE) and passage 4 SMCs co-culture with EPCs derived from aged rats group (P4AE). The protein expression of α-SM-actin and osteopontin was detected by Western blotting. [3H]-TdR incorporation assay was used to determine the proliferation. SMC migration was analyzed by scratch wound healing assay. RESULTS: Compared with P3 group, α-SM-actin expression in P4 group significantly decreased and osteopontin protein expression obviously increased, whereas no significant change was found in P4YE group. Compared with P4 group, confluent EPCs derived from young and aged rats both markedly increased α-SM-actin and decreased osteopontin expression in P4 SMCs. Compared with aged rat-derived EPCs, young rat-derived EPCs were more effectively to induce a delayed SMC phenotype transition (from contractile phenotype to a synthetic phenotype), and to inhibit SMC proliferation and migration. CONCLUSION: Co-culture of confluent EPC induces a delayed vascular SMC phenotype transition and inhibits SMCs proliferation and migration. Young rat derived EPCs are more effective to induce a delayed vascular SMC phenotype transition and has stronger inhibitory effects on SMCs proliferation and migration compared with that derived from aged rats. 相似文献
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AIM To investigate the effect of ligustilide on human hemangioendothelial cells (HemECs) and to analyze its mechanism. METHODS The effect of ligustilide at different concentrations on the viability of HemECs was measured by CCK-8 assay. The HemECs were divided into control group and ligustilide （10, 25 and 50 μmol/L） treatment groups, and the proliferation of HemECs was detected by EdU staining. The effects of ligustilide on the angiogenesis of HemECs was tested by microtubule formation experiment. The protein expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT)-related markers in HemECs cells was determined by Western blot. RESULTS There was no significant difference in the viability of the cells treated with ligustilide at the concentrations between 0.1~50 μmol/L compared with control cells. Compared with control group, ligustilide at 25 and 50 μmol/L significantly reduced the number of EdU-positive cells and microtubule-like structures (P <0.05), reduced the protein expression level of VEGF (P <0.05), increased the protein expression of E-cadherin, and decreased the protein expression of vimentin and β-catenin (P <0.05). Compared with control group, the expression of VEGF and vimentin was significantly up-regulated, and the protein expression of E-cadherin was significantly down-regulated in VEGF overexpression group (P <0.05). Compared with VEGF overexpression group, the expression of VEGF and vimentin in 50 μmol/L ligustilide-treated VEGF-overexpressing cells were significantly reduced (P <0.05), and the protein expression of E-cadherin was significantly increased (P <0.05). CONCLUSION Ligulide inhibits the proliferation of HemECs, and also inhibits the angiogenesis and EMT process of HemECs by reducing the level of VEGF. 相似文献
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AIM: To investigate the effects of astragaloside IV (AS-IV) on chemokine receptor 4 (CXCR4) and stromal cell-derived factor 1α (SDF-1α) in endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) and its mechanism. METHODS: Rat bone marrow-derived EPCs were cultured in vitro. The proliferation, adhesion, migration, apoptosis and tube formation capacity of EPCs treated with AS-IV and AMD3100, a specific blocker of CXCR4, were observed. The effects of AS-IV on the expression of SDF-1α/CXCR4 at mRNA and protein levels and the protein level of p-CXCR4 in the EPCs were determined. RESULTS: AS-IV significantly enhanced the proliferation, adhesion, migration and tube formation abilities of EPCs, reduced the apoptosis of EPCs, and up-regulated the mRNA and protein expression of SDF-1α and CXCR4 and the p-CXCR4 protein level in the EPCs. On the other hand, AMD3100 blocked the up-regulating effect of AS-IV on the mRNA and protein expression of CXCR4 and the p-CXCR4 protein level in the EPCs, but did not affect the effect of AS-IV on the expression of SDF-1α. CONCLUSION: AS-IV might enhance the biological function of EPCs by regulating the expression of SDF-1α/CXCR in EPCs. 相似文献
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Angiogenesis is the process of capillary formation from the existing blood vessels, which is regulated by many cytokines. Balance of these cytokines plays an important role in angiogenesis. Unbalance of these cytokines, leading to excessive or insufficient blood vessel, relates to a variety of diseases, such as tumor, ophthalmic diseases and wound healing. Recently, it has been observed that angiogenesis is also involved in Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease. This review mainly discusses the molecular mechanism of angiogenesis and related diseases, and emphasizes the value of targeting angiogenesis as a strategy to develop drugs for those diseases. 相似文献
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FENG Wen-jing XU Xi-zhen ZHAO Gang ZHAO Jun-jie DONG Ruo-lan TU Ling YAO Ji-hua 《园艺学报》2013,29(10):1736-1740
AIM: To investigate the effects of bradykinin (BK) on the proliferation of pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells (PASMCs) induced by transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF-β1) and its possible mechanisms. METHODS: Primary porcine PASMCs were isolated, cultured and identified, and the cells at passages 2~6 were used in this study. The viability of PASMCs was determined by Cell Counting Kit-8 assay. The protein expression of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K), phosphorylated Akt (p-Akt) and phosphorylated extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 (p-ERK1/2) was detected by Western blotting. RESULTS: TGF-β1 promoted the proliferation of PASMCs in a dose-dependent manner (P<005). BK significantly inhibited the proliferation of PASMCs induced by TGF-β1 (P<005), and attenuated the elevated expression of PI3K, p-Akt and p-ERK1/2 proteins (P<005). HOE-140, a BK type 2 receptor (B2R) inhibitor, reversed the effects of BK (P<005). CONCLUSION: BK inhibits TGF-β1-induced proliferation of PASMCs, which may be associated with inactivation of PI3K/Akt and ERK1/2 signaling pathways. 相似文献
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MO Bi-wen ZHANG Zhen-xiang XU Yong-jian WANG Chang-ming XIONG Wei-ning LIU Xian-sheng FANG Chun-sheng 《园艺学报》2007,23(9):1767-1771
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LIU Yan SHAO A-mo YIN Ying LI Zheng ZHANG Rui ZONG Da ZOU Jian HU Ya-ling 《园艺学报》2017,33(10):1825-1830
AIM: To investigate the expression of serine-arginine-rich splicing factor 9/serine-arginine-rich protein 30c (SRSF9/SRp30c) and glucocorticoid receptor β (GRβ) in the glioma cells and the relationship of them. METHODS: Small interfering RNA (siRNA) was used to knock down the expression of SRSF9 in the U87 cells. Short hairpin RNA (shRNA) derived from lentivirus was used to establish U87 stable knockdown cell line. Fluorescence microscopy was used to observe and detect transfection efficiency. The expression of GRβ and SRSF9/SRp30c at mRNA and protein levels was determined by RT-qPCR and Western blot. The cell viability, colony formation ability and migration ability were measured by CCK-8 assay, colony formation assay and wound healing experiment. RESULTS: The mRNA and protein levels of SRSF9/SRp30c and GRβ in the U87 cells were both down-regulated after knockdown of SRSF9 (P<0.05). Fluorescence microscopic observation showed that a stable cell line was constructed successfully, and the transfection efficiency exceeded 80%. After knockdown of SRSF9 expression in the U87 cells, the cell viability and colony formation ability were reduced (P<0.05). The migration ability was weakened significantly after SRSF9 was knocked down (P<0.05). CONCLUSION: SRSF9/SRp30c may promote the proliferation and migration of the glioma cells by regulating GRβ. 相似文献
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AIM: To investigate the effect of 18 alpha-glycyrrhetinic acid (18α-GA) on delaying the senescent progress and promoting the proliferation in late-passage bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs). METHODS: Late-passage BMSCs were incubated with 2.0 mg /L 18α-GA or the same volume of DMSO for 30 d, and the cells were harvested to determine the proteasome activity. The expression of senescence-related proteins p53, p21 and p16 was detected by senescence-associated β-galactosidase (SA-β-Gal) staining and Western blot. The cell proliferation, the expression level of cell cycle-related proteins and cell cycle distribution of the cells were measured by CCK-8 assay, BrdU incorporation, Western blot and flow cytometry. RESULTS: Compared with DMSO group, the proteasome activity in 18α-GA group increased significantly by about 0.2 times (P<0.01). SA-β-Gal-positive cells in 18α-GA group decreased, and cell staining was lighter. The contents of p53 and p21 in 18α-GA group were decreased (P<0.05). The results of CCK-8 assay showed that the A value in 18α-GA group was 0.3 times higher than that in DMSO group (P<0.01). BrdU incorporation showed the increased proliferation in 18α-GA group compared with DMSO group (P<0.05). The cells in G1 phase in 18α-GA group decreased significantly compared with DMSO group, while the cells in S phase increased significantly (P<0.05). The expression level of cyclin D1 in 18α-GA group was 2.8 times higher than that in DMSO group (P<0.01), and the CDK4 level was 1.4 times higher than that in DMSO group (P<0.05). CONCLUSION: Activation of the proteasome activity by 18α-GA delays the aging process in the BMSCs and promotes the cell proliferation via up-regulation of the cell cycle-related proteins. 相似文献
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AIM: To investigate the effects of platelet-derived growth factor receptor α (PDGFRα) on melanocyte apoptosis induced by hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). METHODS: Melanocyte PIGI was used as the research object. After exposed to H2O2 at different concentrations, the cell viability was detected by MTT assay. The PIGI cells were transfec-ted with empty vector pCMV6 or PDGFRα over-expression vector pCMV6-PDGFRα. The transfection efficiency was determined by RT-qPCR and Western blot. The effect of H2O2 on the viability of the PIGI cells after over-expression of PDGFRα was measured by MTT assay. The cell apoptosis was analyzed by flow cytometry. The protein levels of p38, p-p38 and cleaved caspase-3 in the cells were detected by Western blot. DCDHF-DA was used to estemate the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the cells. RESULTS: The viability of PIGI cells decreased after exposed to H2O2 (P<0.05), and the half maximal inhibitory concentration of H2O2 was 0.7 mmol/L. Transfection with PDGFRα over-expression vector successfully induced high expression of PDGFRα at mRNA and protein levels in the PIGI cells, and increased the viability of the cells with H2O2 treatment (P<0.05). Over-expression of PDGFRα decreased the apoptotic rate of PIGI cells treated with H2O2 (P<0.05), and the level of ROS in the cells (P<0.05). The protein levels of cleaved caspase-3 and p-p38 were also decreased (P<0.05). CONCLUSION: PDGFRα inhibits the apoptosis of melanocytes induced by H2O2, partially reverses the growth inhibition of melanocytes by H2O2, and decreases the ROS level. The mechanism may be related to regulating the protein levels of p-p38 and cleaved caspase-3 in the cells. 相似文献
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AIM: To study the protective effect of procyanidin single active ingredient B2(PC-B2) on human endothelial progenitor cells(EPCs) stimulated with high glucose. METHODS: The human EPCs were isolated from peripheral blood of healthy people and identified. The EPCs were divided into control group(PBS treatment), hypertonic control group(25 mmol/L mannitol treatment), high glucose(30 mmol/L) group, and different concentrations(2, 10 and 50 mg/L) of PC-B2+30 mmol/L glucose groups. The viability of EPCs was detected by CCK-8 assay. The levels of LDH, MDA, SOD and GSH in the EPCs were detected. The changes of NO, ET-1, ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 in the EPCs cultured medium were measured by ELISA. The cell apoptotic rate and reactive oxygen species(ROS) in the EPCs were analyzed by flow cytometry. The expression of VEGF and VEGFR-2 in the EPCs were determined by Western blot. RESULTS: Compared with control group, the viability of human EPCs was decreased significantly in 30 mmol/L glucose group(P<0.05). The LDH leakage, MDA content and the releases of ET-1, ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 were induced significantly(P<0.05), but SOD and GSH activity and NO production were decreased significantly(P<0.05). The ROS and cell apoptotic rate were increased significantly(P<0.05). The expression of VEGF and VEGFR-2 in the EPCs were decreased(P<0.05). When human EPCs were treated with different concentrations of PC-B2 and 30 mmol/L glucose, the viability was obviously rebounded(P<0.05), the LDH leakage, MDA content and the releases of ET-1, ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 were decreased gradually(P<0.05), the SOD, GSH activity and NO production were increased significantly(P<0.05), the ROS and cell apoptotic rate were decreased significantly(P<0.05), and the expression of VEGF and VEGFR-2 in the EPCs was increased gradually(P<0.05).CONCLUSION: PC-B2 enhances the viability of human EPCs under high glucose condition, reduces high glucose-induced oxidative damage, restores the EPCs normal function, and reduces the releases of inflammatory cytokines and apoptosis, thus playing a protective effect on human EPCs through inducing the expression of VEGF and VEGFR-2. 相似文献
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AIM: To investigate the relationship between hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) and viability and apoptosis of oral squamous cell carcinoma and its mechanism. METHODS: The expression of HIF-1α and carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecular 1 (CEACAM1) at mRNA and protein levels in oral squamous cell carcinoma cell lines Tca8113 and CAL27 and normal epithelial cell line NOK was determined by RT-PCR and Western blot. The expression of HIF-1α in CAL27 cells was silenced by RNA interference (RNAi) technique. The cells were divided into blank control group, non-sense control group and siRNA-HIF-1α group. The viability of CAL27 cells was measured by MTT assay and the apoptotic rate was analyzed by flow cytometry. The protein levels of HIF-1α, P21, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), Bcl-2 and Bax were examined by Western blot. RESULTS: The expression of HIF-1α and CEACAM1 in oral squamous cell carcinoma cells was significantly higher than that in normal cells (P<0.05), and the expression of HIF-1α and CEACAM1 was positively correlated. The protein expression of HIF-1α in siRNA-HIF-1α group was significantly lower than that in blank control group (P<0.05). Knockdown of HIF-1α significantly inhibited CAL27 cell viability (P<0.05), promoted apoptosis (P<0.05), increased the protein levels of P21 and Bax (P<0.05), and significantly decreased the levels of VEGF and Bcl-2 (P<0.05). CONCLUSION: HIF-1α is over-expressed in oral squamous cell carcinoma. Knockdown of HIF-1α significantly inhibits cell viability and promotes apoptosis possibly through regulating the expression of HIF-1α downstream target genes and tumor angiogenesis. 相似文献
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AIM: To investigate the effect of rosiglitazone on the expression of aquaporin-1 (AQP1), vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGF-A) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) in human peritoneal microvascular endothelial cells.METHODS: Cultured peritoneal microvascular endothelial cells were divided into 4 groups. The morphological changes of the cells were observed under inverted microscope. The protein expression of AQP1, VEGF-A and COX-2 in human peritoneal microvascular endothelial cells was determined by Western blotting. The mRNA expression of AQP1, VEGF-A and COX-2 in the cells was measured by real-time PCR. RESULTS: Rosiglitazone stimulated the proliferation of the cells. Rosiglitazone up-regulated the expression of AQP1, and down-regulated the expression of VEGF-2 and COX-2 at mRNA and protein levels in the cells. The PPAR-γ antagonist GW9662 partly inhibited the up-regulation of AQP1 expression by rosiglitazone (P<0.05), but had no obvious effect on the expression of VEGF-A and COX-2 (P>0.05). CONCLUSION: Rosiglitazone up-regulates the expression of AQP1 and down-regulates the expression of VEGF-A and COX-2 in human peritoneal microvascular endothelial cells, thus promoting water transportation and attenuating peritoneal fibrosis during peritoneal dialysis. 相似文献
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SUN Yu-sheng LIN Bo WANG Si-qian LIU Yue ZHANG You-jing ZHENG Nai-rui HUANG-FU Chao-shen 《园艺学报》2014,30(1):77-84
AIM：To evaluate the effect of chronic alcohol intake on the histopathological changes of the liver and to determine the contribution of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) to hepatic fibrogenesis. METHODS：Thirty male C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into 3 groups as following: the mice in control group was given (ig) water; the mice in low-dose alcohol group (2.0 g·kg -1·d -1) and high-dose alcohol group (4.0 g·kg -1·d -1) were given (ig) alcohol for 5 months. Alcohol-induced histopathological changes of the liver or development of hepatic fibrosis were evaluated using the histological methods with HE and Masson trichrome staining. The apoptosis of the liver was detected by TUNEL fluorometric staining (counterstained with DAPI). The activity of serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) was measured by an automated biochemical analyzer. The expression of fibroblast-specific protein 1 (FSP-1), α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) and E-cadherin in the hepatic tissues was detected by immunofluorescence examination. The protein levels of E-cadherin, α-SMA, FSP-1, transforming growth factor β 1 (TGF-β 1) and hypoxia-inducible factor 1α (HIF-1α) were analyzed by Western blotting. RESULTS：Compared with control, the activity of serum ALT and AST, and apoptotic index of liver tissues were increased in the mice treated with alcohol for 5 months. The histopathological changes of the livers in the mice of low-dose alcohol group included steatosis and mild liver fibrosis, while severe liver fibrosis was observed in the high-dose alcohol-treated mice. Chronic alcohol consumption induced the increase in malondialdehyde (MDA) level, and the decreases in the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) in the livers. It also reduced E-cadherin expression and increased α-SMA expression. FSP-1 immunostaining and albumn immunostaining positive cells were co-localized in the hepatocytes of low-dose alcohol group, but only FSP-1 positive hepatocytes were observed in high-dose alcohol group. Chronic alcohol consumption decreased E-cadherin expression and increased α-SMA, FSP-1, TGF-β 1 and HIF-1α expression in a dose-dependent manner, but the HIF-1α expression was not altered between the 2 alcohol-treated groups. CONCLUSION：Chronic alcohol intake induces the progression of hepatic fibrosis. Some fibroblasts derive from hepatocytes in liver fibrosis via EMT. The underlying mechanism is associated with the changes of the redox state, and increased TGF-β 1 generation and HIF-1α expression. 相似文献
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ZHANG Chun-jing ZHANG Yue WANG Xiao-long GUO Hong-yan XU Jing LI Shu-yan ZHAO Zheng-lin 《园艺学报》2018,34(12):2289-2293
AIM:To observe the effects of ginsenoside Rh1 (G-Rh1) on unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO)-induced renal interstitial fibrosis and to investigate the underlying mechanisms. METHODS:Male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats (n=40) were divided into the following 4 groups:UUO-operated group (UUO group), sham-operated group (sham group), UUO-operated plus a low dose (50 mg·kg-1·d-1) of G-Rh1 treatment (low G-Rh1 group) and UUO-operated plus a high dose (100 mg·kg-1·d-1) of G-Rh1 treatment group (high G-Rh1 group). The G-Rh1 treatment was carried out by gastric gavage from the next day after the UUO operation once a day for 2 weeks (14 d). Immediately after the final dose of G-Rh1, 24 h urine was collected for the urine protein test, and then the rats were euthanized. The blood was collected for the blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and serum creatinine (SCr) assays, and the kidney was removed for pathological and biochemical evaluations. RESULTS:The levels of 24 h urine protein did not show any significant diffe-rence among the groups, while significantly increased levels of BUN and SCr in UUO group were observed (P<0.05), which was prevented by the treatment with G-Rh1 at both doses in a dose-dependent manner. Pathological evaluation showed the renal tissue damage was obvious in UUO group, which was improved by the treatment with G-Rh1 at both doses. Immunohistochemcial analysis exhibited that UUO increased renal interstitial transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) expression, which was also inhibited by the treatment with G-Rh1 at both doses(P<0.05). Significantly increased protein expression of renal interstitial collagen type I, α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) and connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) in UUO group was detected, which was suppressed by the treatment with G-Rh1 at both doses. CONCLUSION:G-Rh1 improves UUO-induced renal dysfunction and attenuates interstitial fibrosis, which is mediated via modulation of TGF-β1-related pro-fibrogenic signaling pathway. 相似文献