瓜萎建白半夏汤对大鼠缺血再灌注 心肌细胞凋亡及Bcl-2 , Bax蛋白表达影响

目的研究瓜萎燕白半夏汤对缺血再灌注损伤大鼠心肌细胞凋亡及Bcl-2 , Bax蛋白表达影响〔方法通过 结扎大鼠冠状动脉左前降支造成心肌缺血再灌注损伤模型,各组动物至实验时限心肌缺血30 min、再灌注90 min后, 取出心脏、采用TUNEL检测心肌细胞凋亡,免疫组化方法检测心肌Bcl-2 , Bax蛋白表达、结果与假手术组对照,模型 组细胞凋亡率及Bax表达水平均明显升高、Bcl-2表达水平降低,组间比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.01);瓜萎燕白半夏 能有效降低Bax表达、升高Bcl-2表达水平,抑制细胞凋亡的发生,与模型组比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.01)、结论瓜 萎燕白半夏汤可能通过上调Bcl-2 ,卜调Bax蛋白表达而有效抑制心肌缺血再灌注损伤大鼠心肌细胞凋亡的发生     

促凋亡基因(Bad)在卵泡期绵羊生殖器官中的表达

以卵泡期小尾寒羊和萨福克羊为研究对象,采用免疫组织化学技术,对促凋亡基因(Bad)在生殖器官卵巢、输卵管和子宫中的表达与定位进行初步研究。结果表明,在卵巢组织中Bad基因在原始卵泡、初级卵泡和次级卵泡中呈中度着染,在三级卵泡中呈轻度着染,阳性细胞在卵泡上皮细胞和颗粒细胞中分散分布,呈轻度着染;输卵管上皮分泌细胞和部分纤毛细胞胞质中见Bad基因中等强度表达,输卵管壶腹部上皮中,Bad基因多表达于分泌细胞,纤毛细胞中有部分呈阳性且强度弱,宫管结合部、峡部和壶腹部Bad基因阳性细胞染色强度弱,均呈中度着染;子宫内膜子叶和基质中的阳性细胞数量极少,阳性细胞呈轻度着色。利用计算机图像分析技术测量小尾寒羊和萨福克羊生殖器官各组织细胞中Bad基因表达的阳性细胞率和平均光密度,结果Bad基因在这2品种绵羊组织中的表达规律大体相似,但也存在一些明显的差异:萨福克羊三级卵泡颗粒细胞Bad基因阳性细胞率显著高于小尾寒羊(P0.01);萨福克羊三级卵泡和成熟卵泡膜细胞Bad基因阳性细胞率和平均光密度均显著高于小尾寒羊(P0.01);萨福克羊子宫内膜腺体卵泡期Bad基因阳性细胞平均光密度显著高于小尾寒羊(P0.01);由此表明,小尾寒羊和萨福克羊卵泡期生殖器官中细胞凋亡的差异与Bad基因表达的差异,可能是造成两者繁殖力高低差异的基础。     

Virus Location and Lymphocyte Apoptosis in Lymph Nodes of Piglets Infected with PCV-2

The present study has been performed to understand the location of the virus, type of apoptotic cells, and their relation to lymph nodes of piglets infected with porcine circovirus type Ⅱ （PCV-2）. Nine 32-day-old conventional piglets free of infection with PCV-2 were used, and distributed into three groups： control group （n = 3）, piglets inoculated with PCV-2 alone （PCV-2, n = 3）, and PCV-2 inoculated and KLH immunostimulated group （PCV-2 ＋ KLH, n = 3）. Superficial inguinal lymph nodes from all piglets were collected for histological examination after 32 days postinoculation, and immunohistochemistry for PCV-2 detection. Location of apoptotic cells was detected with TdT-mediated dUTP nick end labeling （TUNEL） and cell cycle, and the apoptotic rates were measured by flow cytometry. The characteristic histopathological lesions of the piglets in PCV-2 and PCV-2 ＋ KLH were lymphocyte depletions in the cortex and paracortex of the lymph nodes, epithelioid-like macrophage infiltration, and intracytoplasmic inclusion bodies presented in epithelioid-like macrophages. PCV-2 was mainly found in epithelioid-like macrophages by immunohistochemistry. In the lymph nodes, lymphocytes presented higher apoptotic rates in the cortex by TUNEL, special B-cell areas, and similar apoptotic cells were found in this compartment in the control. The apoptotic rates of the lymph nodes were 0.41, 3.34, and 4.88% in the control, PCV-2, and PCV-2 ＋ KLH groups by flow cytometry, respectively. The apoptotic rates of lymph nodes for PCV-2 and PCV-2 ＋ KLH piglets were significantly higher than those for the control group （P〈0.05 and P〈0.01）. The proliferation index （PI） was 0.17_＋0.01, 0.12_＋0.01 and 0.12_＋0.04 in the control, PCV-2, and PCV-2 ＋ KLH group, the PI of the control group was higher than that of the other groups, but without the statistical difference. PCV-2 can induce lymphocyte depletion in lymph nodes of piglets by blocking cell proliferation and promoting apoptosis. This is one o     

Effects of Losartan on Cell Apoptosis and Expression of Caspase-3 and JNK Proteins in Kidney Tissue in Renal Interstitial Fibrosis Rats

[Objectives]To investigate the effects of losartan on cell apoptosis and the expression of caspase-3 and JNK proteins in kidney tissue in the adenine-induced re...     

In vitro effects of 2-methoxyestradiol on canine tumour cells

The in vitro antiproliferative, apoptotic and cell‐cycle effects of 2‐methoxyestradiol (2ME₂), an endogenous oestrogen metabolite, were investigated using a variety of canine tumour cell lines. The cells were cultured under standard conditions and incubated with varying concentrations of 2ME₂. Inhibition of tumour cell proliferation was evaluated using a tetrazolium‐based colorimetric assay. DNA content analysis was performed using propidium iodide staining and flow cytometry. Cytologic analysis with Leukostat staining solution and Hoechst 33342 staining and Annexin V‐fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC) fluorescence were used to quantify cell‐cycle distribution and apoptosis induction. Tumour cell proliferation was inhibited by 50% at concentrations of 2ME₂ ranging from 0.88 to 7.67 µM, depending on the cell line tested. Profound G₂/M phase arrest, an increase in binucleate cells and induction of apoptosis were observed in all cell lines tested, in a dose‐dependent manner. Based on these results, this compound has potential as an agent for the treatment of canine cancer and warrants further investigation. The canine lymphoma cell line, 1771, was inhibited at concentrations that may be achievable in vivo.     

Effect of melatonin on regulation of apoptosis and steroidogenesis in cultured buffalo granulosa cells

This study was aimed to address melatonin receptor expression, mRNA level of hypothalamus and hypophysis hormone receptors (GnRHR, FSHR, and LHR), steroidogenesis, cell cycle, apoptosis, and their regulatory factors after addition of melatonin for 24 hr in cultured buffalo granulosa cells (GCs). The results revealed that direct addition of different concentrations of melatonin (100 pM, 1 nM, and 100 nM) resulted in significant upregulation (p < 0.05) of mRNA level of melatonin receptor 1a (MT1) without affecting melatonin receptor 1b (MT2). Melatonin treatment significantly downregulated (p < 0.05) mRNA level of FSH and GnRH receptors, whereas 100 nM dose of melatonin significantly increased mRNA level of LH receptor. Treatment with 100 nM of melatonin significantly decreased the basal progesterone production with significant decrease (p < 0.05) in mRNA levels of StAR and p450ssc, and lower mRNA level of genes (Insig1, Lipe, and Scrab1) that affect cholesterol availability. Melatonin supplementation suppressed apoptosis (100 nM, p < 0.05) and enhanced G2/M phase (1 nM, 100 nM, p < 0.05) of cell cycle progression which was further corroborated by decrease in protein expression of caspase‐3, p21, and p27 and increase in bcl2. Our results demonstrate that melatonin regulates gonadotrophin receptors and ovarian steroidogenesis through MT1. Furthermore, the notion of its incorporation in apoptosis and proliferation of buffalo GCs extends its role in buffalo ovaries.     

Signal Interactions in Induced Resistance to Pathogens and Insect Herbivores

Plants are often simultaneously challenged by pathogens and insects capable of triggering an array of responses that may be beneficial or detrimental to the plant. The efficacy of resistance mechanisms can be strongly influenced by the mix of signals generated by biotic stress as well as abiotic stress such as drought, nutrient limitation or high soil salinity. An understanding of their biochemical nature, and knowledge of the specificity and compatibility of the signaling systems that regulate the expression of inducible responses could optimize the utilization of these responses in crop protection. Signaling conflicts and synergies occur during a plant's response to pathogens and insect herbivores, and much of the research on defense signaling has focused on salicylate- and jasmonate-mediated responses. We will review our results using tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) in greenhouse and field studies that illustrate a trade-off between salicylate- and jasmonate-mediated signaling, and discuss research on strategies to minimize the trade-off that can occur following the application of chemical elicitors of resistance. In addition, there is evidence of another signaling system that mediates endogenous levels of ceramide in the plant. This signal is associated with programmed cell death and protection of tomato against the fungal pathogen Alternaria alternata f. sp. lycopersici.     

Role of Fas overexperssion in reversing cisplatin resistance in stomach cancer cells

AIM: To study the effect of Fas on cisplatin resistance in stomach cancer cells and its possible mechanisms.METHODS: The expression of Fas at mRMA and protein levels in SGC-7901 cells and SGC-7901/DDP cells was determined by RT-qPCR and Western blot. Fas-containing adenovirus vector was transfected into the SGC-7901/DDP cells to upregulate Fas expression. The cell viability was detected by CCK-8 assay. The cell cycle and cell apoptosis were analyzed by flow cytometry. The protein levels of Fas, P38/p-P38, JNK/p-JNK, cleaved caspase-8/caspase-8 and cleaved caspase-3/caspase-3 were detected by Western blot.RESULTS: The expression of Fas at both mRNA and protein levels was significantly downregulated in the SGC-7901/DDP cells. Fas expression was decreased by cisplatin in a dose-dependent manner in the SGC-7901 cells. Overexpression of Fas suppressed the viability and induced apoptosis in the SGC-7901/DDP cells, and upregulated the protein levels of p-P38, p-JNK, cleaved caspase-8 and cleaved caspase-3.CONCLUSION: Overexpression of Fas increases the sensitivity of the SGC-7901/DDP cells to cisplatin, and inhibits the cell growth and promotes cell apoptosis. The mechanism may be related to the activation of JNK and P38 pathway.     

马立克病肿瘤组织内HSP60表达及生物学作用初步研究

本试验旨在研究HSP60与马立克病肿瘤发生、发展之间的相关性。通过人工感染,建立鸡马立克病肿瘤模型,定期剖杀,利用病理组织学和免疫组织化学方法,检测HSP60与肿瘤细胞定位之间的相关性;设计HSP60 RNA干扰序列,构建重组慢病毒,转染MSB-1细胞,利用流式细胞技术,探索降低HSP60转录表达对MSB-1细胞凋亡水平的影响。结果显示：HSP60在肿瘤细胞的细胞质内强表达;成功构建了HSP60 RNA干扰慢病毒,且5147序列干扰效果最佳;5147序列慢病毒转染48 h时,与对照序列组和空白对照组相比,HSP60转录、表达水平极显著降低（P<0.01）,MSB-1细胞凋亡水平极显著升高（P<0.01）。在马立克病肿瘤发生、发展过程中,HSP60组织细胞定位与肿瘤细胞具有明显的相关性,降低HSP60表达水平能够导致MSB-1细胞凋亡升高,说明HSP60对肿瘤细胞的存活具有重要的生物学作用。     

线粒体膜通透性变化与细胞凋亡的关系

线粒体膜通透性转换孔是一种位于线粒体内膜的非选择性孔道,它的开放引起线粒体膜通透性改变,导致细胞色素C、凋亡诱导因子和Ca²⁺及膜间隙中的胱冬肽酶原等凋亡因子释放到细胞质中,致使细胞整体结构破坏、功能紊乱,发生凋亡。以前普遍认为线粒体膜通透性改变(mitochondrial permeability transition,MPT）是导致细胞凋亡的关键点,但一些新的研究结果表明,MPT与细胞凋亡并不存在必然的联系。作者结合细胞凋亡方面的研究着重就线粒体膜通透性转换的生物学功能和腺嘌呤核苷酸转位子、环孢素A 结合蛋白D及Bcl-2家族蛋白定位、转位在通透性转换中的作用及其与细胞凋亡的关系进行概括性论述与分析。