Tanshinone IIA prevents high glucose-induced human umbilical vein endothelial cell apoptosis

AIM: To investigate the effect of tanshinone IIA on the apoptosis of human umbilical vein endothelial cells(HUVECs) after high glucose treatment.METHODS: The cell viability was determined by MTT assay. The cell apoptotic rate was examined by flow cytometry with Annexin V-FITC/PI double staining. The expression of Bcl-2 and Bax, and the release of mitochondrial cytochrome C(Cyt C) were analyzed by Western blotting.RESULTS: Tanshinone IIA significantly inhibited high glucose-induced decrease in cell viability and increased the cell apoptosis. Additionally, after tanshinone IIA treatment, Bax expression and the release of mitochondrial Cyt C were significantly inhibited, while Bcl-2 expression was increased.CONCLUSION: Tanshinone IIA prevents high glucose-induced endothelial cell apoptosis via mitochondria-dependent pathway.     

四氯联苯对鸡胚生殖新月原始生殖细胞分布的影响

为了探索四氯联苯(2,2′,5,5′)对鸡胚生殖新月原始生殖细胞(PGCs)分布的影响,本试验将四氯联苯注入种蛋的胚盘(第X期)处,在38℃,相对湿度60%,每2h45度转蛋的条件下孵化至原条期,通过不同方法检测原条期生殖新月明区、暗区及血液循环中的PGCs,探讨四氯联苯对胚盘生殖新月区PGCs分布的影响。结果表明,四氯联苯明显降低了原条期明区和血液中PGSs的数量(P<0.01),但对暗区PGCs的数量影响不明显。这说明四氯联苯对血液中PGCs的影响是由于降低了生殖新月明区PGCs的缘故,和暗区的PGCs无相关性。     

Effects of RUNX3 siRNA on the growth and drug sensitivity of SH-SY5Y cells

AIM: To investigate the effects of RUNX3 gene on the growth and drug sensitivity of SH-SY5Y cells.METHODS: The siRNA plasmid of RUNX3 was constructed and transfected into SH-SY5Y cells. Stable transfectants were identified by RT-PCR and Western blotting. The growth curve, cell cycle distribution, drug sensitivity assay and accumulation of adriamycin in cells were detected by MTT assay and flow cytometry. The expressions of cyclin D1, CDK4, CDK6, p21, p27, Bcl-2, Bax, P-gp and MRP were analyzed by Western blotting. RESULTS: mU6pro-RUNX3 siRNA was successfully constructed and transfected into SH-SY5Y cells. Down-regulation of RUNX3 significantly promoted the cellular proliferation, inhibit the drug sensitivity and intracellular adriamycin accumulation of cells, compared with that in the controls (P<0.05). The expressions of P-gp, Bcl-2 and cyclin D1 in transfected cells were increased, while p21 decreased.CONCLUSION: RUNX3 might play important roles in the development of neuroblastoma.     

高钠所致肺动脉高压肉鸡肺细小动脉病理改变的图象分析

240羽健康AA肉鸡随机均分为试验1组，试验2组和对照组，从8日龄起分别饮用含Na^ 为0.06%、0.12%和0.0%的饮水，其它饲养管理条件相同，分别于12、19、30、34、39日龄抽取各组参试鸡，以右心室（Right ventricle,RV)与全心室（Total ventrcle,TV)的重量比（RV／TV）作为判定肺动脉高压的依据，用图象分析仪对肺细小动脉病理变化作定量检测。结果表明：34、39日龄时，试验1组和试验2组管壁面积／管总面积和中膜厚度占外径百分值明显大于对照组，肺小动脉密度明显低，其RV／TV值均大于0.25，表明试验组肉鸡发生了肺动脉高压。由此可见，由高钠引起肉鸡肺细小动脉血管重构的病变可能参与了肺动脉高压的形成过程。     

Clinical applications of adipose-derived stromal vascular fraction in veterinary practice

Adipose tissue-derived stromal vascular fraction (AdSVF) comprises a heterogeneous cell population, including the multipotent mesenchymal stem cells, hematopoietic stem cells, immune cells, endothelial cells, fibroblasts, and pericytes. As such, multipotent adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells (AdMSCs), are one of the important components of AdSVF. Commonly used techniques to harvest AdSVF involve enzymatic or non-enzymatic methods. The enzymatic method is considered to be the gold standard technique due to its higher yield. The cellular components of AdSVF can be resuspended in normal saline, platelet-rich plasma, or phosphate-buffered saline to produce a ready-to-use solution. Freshly isolated AdSVF has exhibited promising osteogenic and vasculogenic capacity. AdSVF has already been proven to possess therapeutic potential for osteoarthritis management. It is also an attractive therapeutic option for enhancing wound healing. In addition, the combined use of AdSVF and platelet-rich plasma has an additive stimulatory effect in accelerating wound healing and can be considered an alternative to AdMSC treatment. It is also widely used for managing various orthopaedic conditions in clinical settings and has the potential for regenerating bone, cartilage, and tendons. Autologous AdSVF cells are used along with bone substitutes and other biological factors as an alternative to conventional bone grafting techniques owing to their promising osteogenic and vasculogenic capacity. It can also be used for treating osteonecrosis, meniscus tear, chondromalacia, and tendon injuries in veterinary practice. It has several advantages over in vitro expanded AdMSC, including precluding the need for culturing, reduced risk of cell contamination, and cost-effectiveness, making it ideal for clinical use.     

理化因素对新疆紫草培养细胞紫草宁形成的影响

研究了在促进剂Ｃｕ２＋和抑制剂２,４－Ｄ及光的作用下,对产色素培养细胞紫草宁形成的影响。对４,１５,２５,３５和４５ｄ的紫草培养细胞的电镜观察和细胞超微结构分析的结果表明,１５ｄ加促进剂Ｃｕ２＋的新疆紫草培养细胞形成的色素颗粒（紫草宁）最多,４ｄ和加抑制剂２,４－Ｄ的培养细胞中均无明显的色素颗粒。     

Effect of cadmium on the cytoskeleton and morphology of gill chloride cells in parr and smolt Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)

This study documented the effect of cadmium on salmon parr and smolt gill morphology. Cadmium-induced changes in chloride cell (CC) cytoskeletal elements were investigated, as well as the modifications of CC surface area and density. In cadmium-treated parr (10 µg Cd l^-1 for 2 days), immunofluorescent light microscopy revealed the appearance of an intense actin staining located in the CC apical part. Transmission electron microscopic observations revealed a change in the organization of the microfilaments at the CC apex, with the appearance of numerous aggregates of filamentous actin. Higher cadmium concentrations (30 and 50 µg l^-1) and prolonged treatment times (7 to 14 days) did not modify such reorganisation. Microtubules were not significantly affected by similar treatments. Further, scanning electron microscopic analysis revealed that cadmium induces a significant increase of parr CC surface area as early as the second day of exposure. After 2 days, mature CC density had also increased. In smolt, a rise in CC surface area was observed, although CC density did not significantly increase.     

低温等离子活化水对猕猴桃溃疡病菌抗菌活性及机制

为了探究低温等离子体活化水 (cold plasma activated water, PAW) 对丁香假单胞杆菌猕猴桃致病变种 (Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae, PSA) 的抗菌活性和潜在机制。该研究通过介质阻挡放电(dielectric barrier discharge, DBD) 低温等离子体发生装置制备不同激活时间的PAW,考察放电时间与杀菌效果之间的关系。此外,通过评估PSA形态特征,细胞粒径、DNA、细胞膜损伤情况和胞内活性氧积累 (reactive oxygen species,ROS) 情况探究PAW对PSA的杀菌机制。结果表明：PAW对PSA的杀灭效果与PAW激活时间呈依赖性,与对照相比PAW处理120 s后,PSA显著 (P<0.05) 减少了4.38 lg (CFU/mL)。扫描电子显微镜 (field emission scanning electron microscope, FESEM) 结果清楚地表明,由于PAW处理,PSA细胞发生了明显的质壁分离。荧光染色结果显示,PSA细胞DNA、膜渗透屏障被破坏程度、内容物泄漏量和ROS积累量与PAW激活时间表现为正相关关系。因此,推测PAW由于自身酸性、较高的氧化还原电位 (oxidation-reduction potential, ORP),以及水性活性物质导致细胞的氧化损伤,而且这可能是杀灭PSA的主要原因。研究结果可为PAW控制猕猴桃细菌性溃疡病提供参考。     

湖羊PGR基因对卵泡颗粒细胞体外增殖与凋亡的影响

旨在探究孕酮受体(progesterone receptor, PGR)基因对湖羊卵泡颗粒细胞体外增殖与凋亡的影响。利用RT-PCR技术扩增和克隆获得PGR基因编码序列(CDS),通过生物信息学软件对其氨基酸序列及同源性进行比对;用所获得序列构建过表达载体和干扰siRNA,分别转染湖羊颗粒细胞,并用CCK8技术检测颗粒细胞的细胞活力;采用RT-qPCR和Western blot技术,检测细胞周期和凋亡的相关基因或蛋白表达水平。结果显示,羊PGR基因的CDS区全长2 736 bp,编码911个氨基酸;与其他物种氨基酸序列的同源性为39.66%～95.44%。干扰PGR基因通过下调CDK4、Bcl-2和上调Caspas3、Caspase8、BAX基因mRNA的表达(P<0.05),进而抑制颗粒细胞的增殖,但对CyclinD1未产生影响(P>0.05);过表达PGR基因通过上调CDK4、CyclinD1、Bcl-2和下调Caspase3、Caspase8、BAX基因mRNA的表达(P<0.05),进而促进颗粒细胞的增殖;BAX蛋白表达变化与对应mRNA的表达趋势一致(P&l...