Erbin在肾间质纤维化中的表达和作用

Objective To investigate the expression of Erbin in renal interstitial fibrosis (RIF) and the effect of over-expression of Erbin on transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-(β1)-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in NRK52E cells. Methods In vivo, the model of renal fibrosis was induced by 5/6 subtotal nephrectomy in rat. Scr and BUN was detected and Masson staining was used to evaluate the level of renal tissue fibrosis. The location and expression of Erbin in renal tissue were detected by immunohistochemistry and Western blotting. In vitro, after NRK52E cells were treated by TGF-β1 (10 μg/L) for 72 h, immunofluorescence and Western blotting were used to obverse the expression and distribution of E-cadherin and α-SMA. The expression of Erbin mRNA and protein were detected by RT-PCR and Western blotting respectively. NRK52E cells were transiently transfected with Prk5-myc-Erbin plasmid via lipofectamine 2000, then the expressions of Erbin, E-cadherin and α-SMA were detected by Western blotting. Results (l)Compared to sham group with Scr (33.96±7.28) μmol/L and BUN (8.11±2.55) mmol/L, rats in 5/6 nephrectomy model with Scr (140.52±61.11) μmol/L and BUN (34.23±7.66) mmol/L revealed renal dysfunction. Masson staining indicated kidney interstitial fibrosis, and the expression of Erbin was significantly increased in renal tissue(2.9 folds), especially in tubular epithelia. (2)In vitro, the expressions of Erbin and α-SMA were markedly increased (2.3 folds and 2.1 folds, P<0.05, respectively) and the expression of E-cadherin was dramatically decreased in NRK52E cells stimulated by TGF-β1, which were consistent with immunofluorescence results. TGF-β1-induced E-cadherin suppression and a-SMA induction could be efficiently blocked by over-expression of Erbin (all P <0.05). Conclusions Erbin is up-regulated in renal interstitial fibrosis, and over-expression of Erbin can partly inhibit renal EMT induced by TGF-β1, which indicates Erbin playing an protective role in renal fibrosis.     

CIP4在肾间质纤维化中的表达及作用

Objective To observe the expression and localization of CIP4 (Cdc42 interacting protein-4) in the renal fibrosis and the effect of CIP4 on the expression of E-cadherin,vimentin and β-catenin tyrosine phosphorylation. Methods In vitro, the human tubular epithelial cells (HK-2 cell line) were cultured with 10 μg / L TGF-β1 for 72 h. The protein expressions of CIP4, E-cadherin, vimentin and β-catenin tyrosine phosphorylation were measured by Western blotting; the expression of CIP4 mRNA was detected by RT-PCR. The intracellular distribution of CIP4 was observe by confocal microscope. In vivo, Masson staining was used to evaluate the level of renal fibrosis; the expression and distribution of CIP4 in renal tissue were detected by immunohistochemistry. HK-2 cells were transfected with pcDNA3. 1-CIP via lipofectamine 2000. The expressions of E-cadherin, vimentin and β-catenin tyrosine phosphorylation level in the transfected cells were detected by Western blotting. Results The expressions of CIP4 mRNA and protein were up-regulated in renal tubular EMT cells. Most of CIP4 protein localized in cell membrane, and some was in cytoplasm. After stimulation by TGF-β1, the expression of CIP4 protein both in cytoplasm and nucleus was greatly increased (P ＜0.05),especially in cytoplasm. In vivo, CIP4 was expressed in renal tubular epithelia, but little expressed in glomeruli. In renal from 5/6 nephrectomized rats, CIP4 expression was significantly increased. In the CIP4 transfectants, the expression of CIP4, vimentin and β-catenin tyrosine phosphorylation level were up-regulated (P ＜0.05), but E-cadherin expression was suppressed (P ＜0.05).Conclusion The overexpression of CIP4 is likely to take part in the epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition process, thereby promoting the renal fibrosis.     

CIP4在肾间质纤维化中的表达及作用

Objective To observe the expression and localization of CIP4 (Cdc42 interacting protein-4) in the renal fibrosis and the effect of CIP4 on the expression of E-cadherin,vimentin and β-catenin tyrosine phosphorylation. Methods In vitro, the human tubular epithelial cells (HK-2 cell line) were cultured with 10 μg / L TGF-β1 for 72 h. The protein expressions of CIP4, E-cadherin, vimentin and β-catenin tyrosine phosphorylation were measured by Western blotting; the expression of CIP4 mRNA was detected by RT-PCR. The intracellular distribution of CIP4 was observe by confocal microscope. In vivo, Masson staining was used to evaluate the level of renal fibrosis; the expression and distribution of CIP4 in renal tissue were detected by immunohistochemistry. HK-2 cells were transfected with pcDNA3. 1-CIP via lipofectamine 2000. The expressions of E-cadherin, vimentin and β-catenin tyrosine phosphorylation level in the transfected cells were detected by Western blotting. Results The expressions of CIP4 mRNA and protein were up-regulated in renal tubular EMT cells. Most of CIP4 protein localized in cell membrane, and some was in cytoplasm. After stimulation by TGF-β1, the expression of CIP4 protein both in cytoplasm and nucleus was greatly increased (P ＜0.05),especially in cytoplasm. In vivo, CIP4 was expressed in renal tubular epithelia, but little expressed in glomeruli. In renal from 5/6 nephrectomized rats, CIP4 expression was significantly increased. In the CIP4 transfectants, the expression of CIP4, vimentin and β-catenin tyrosine phosphorylation level were up-regulated (P ＜0.05), but E-cadherin expression was suppressed (P ＜0.05).Conclusion The overexpression of CIP4 is likely to take part in the epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition process, thereby promoting the renal fibrosis.     

Inhibitory effect of vascular endothelial growth factor on transforming growth factor β1-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition of HK2 cells and its relationship with connective tissue growth factor and PI3K-Akt pathway

Objective To examine the relationship of the inhibitory effect of vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF) on epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) induced by TGF-β1 in HK2 cells with the expression of connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) and PI3K-Akt pathway. Methods The cultured HK2 cells were divided into the following groups: normal control group, TGF-β1 (5 μg/L) group, VEGF (100 μg/L) group, TGF-β1 plus VEGF group. LY294002 (25 μmol/L), the blocker of PI3K-Akt pathway, was added to each of above-mentioned groups for the second part of the study, α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) and E-cadherin expressions of HK2 cells were assessed with double-stain immunocytochemistry method. The mRNA and protein expressions of α-SMA and CTGF of cells were assessed with RT-PCR and Western blot. The expressions of fibronectin (FN) and collagen Ⅰ (Col Ⅰ) in medium were assessed with ELISA. Results The expressions of α-SMA and CTGF significantly increased in HK2 cells treated with TGF-β1 compared with those in normal control (P<0.05), while significantly decreased in cells co-treated with TGF-β1 and VEGF compared with those treated with TGF-β1 alone (P<0.05, respectively). The expression of E-cadherin was exactly opposite to that of α-SMA. When LY294002 was added to TGF-β1 and VEGF co-treated cells, the expressions of α-SMA, CTGF, FN and Col Ⅰ were markedly up-regulated, when compared with those without LY294002 treatment (P<0.05). Conclusion Inhibitory effect of VEGF on TGF-β1-induced EMT of HK2 ceils in vitro may be related to down-regulation of CTGF expression and reduction of FN and Col Ⅰ, which may be partly dependent on PI3K-Akt pathway.     

Inhibitory effect of vascular endothelial growth factor on transforming growth factor β1-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition of HK2 cells and its relationship with connective tissue growth factor and PI3K-Akt pathway

Objective To examine the relationship of the inhibitory effect of vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF) on epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) induced by TGF-β1 in HK2 cells with the expression of connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) and PI3K-Akt pathway. Methods The cultured HK2 cells were divided into the following groups: normal control group, TGF-β1 (5 μg/L) group, VEGF (100 μg/L) group, TGF-β1 plus VEGF group. LY294002 (25 μmol/L), the blocker of PI3K-Akt pathway, was added to each of above-mentioned groups for the second part of the study, α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) and E-cadherin expressions of HK2 cells were assessed with double-stain immunocytochemistry method. The mRNA and protein expressions of α-SMA and CTGF of cells were assessed with RT-PCR and Western blot. The expressions of fibronectin (FN) and collagen Ⅰ (Col Ⅰ) in medium were assessed with ELISA. Results The expressions of α-SMA and CTGF significantly increased in HK2 cells treated with TGF-β1 compared with those in normal control (P<0.05), while significantly decreased in cells co-treated with TGF-β1 and VEGF compared with those treated with TGF-β1 alone (P<0.05, respectively). The expression of E-cadherin was exactly opposite to that of α-SMA. When LY294002 was added to TGF-β1 and VEGF co-treated cells, the expressions of α-SMA, CTGF, FN and Col Ⅰ were markedly up-regulated, when compared with those without LY294002 treatment (P<0.05). Conclusion Inhibitory effect of VEGF on TGF-β1-induced EMT of HK2 ceils in vitro may be related to down-regulation of CTGF expression and reduction of FN and Col Ⅰ, which may be partly dependent on PI3K-Akt pathway.     

Inhibitory effect of vascular endothelial growth factor on transforming growth factor β1-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition of HK2 cells and its relationship with connective tissue growth factor and PI3K-Akt pathway

Objective To examine the relationship of the inhibitory effect of vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF) on epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) induced by TGF-β1 in HK2 cells with the expression of connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) and PI3K-Akt pathway. Methods The cultured HK2 cells were divided into the following groups: normal control group, TGF-β1 (5 μg/L) group, VEGF (100 μg/L) group, TGF-β1 plus VEGF group. LY294002 (25 μmol/L), the blocker of PI3K-Akt pathway, was added to each of above-mentioned groups for the second part of the study, α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) and E-cadherin expressions of HK2 cells were assessed with double-stain immunocytochemistry method. The mRNA and protein expressions of α-SMA and CTGF of cells were assessed with RT-PCR and Western blot. The expressions of fibronectin (FN) and collagen Ⅰ (Col Ⅰ) in medium were assessed with ELISA. Results The expressions of α-SMA and CTGF significantly increased in HK2 cells treated with TGF-β1 compared with those in normal control (P<0.05), while significantly decreased in cells co-treated with TGF-β1 and VEGF compared with those treated with TGF-β1 alone (P<0.05, respectively). The expression of E-cadherin was exactly opposite to that of α-SMA. When LY294002 was added to TGF-β1 and VEGF co-treated cells, the expressions of α-SMA, CTGF, FN and Col Ⅰ were markedly up-regulated, when compared with those without LY294002 treatment (P<0.05). Conclusion Inhibitory effect of VEGF on TGF-β1-induced EMT of HK2 ceils in vitro may be related to down-regulation of CTGF expression and reduction of FN and Col Ⅰ, which may be partly dependent on PI3K-Akt pathway.     

Inhibitory effect of vascular endothelial growth factor on transforming growth factor β1-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition of HK2 cells and its relationship with connective tissue growth factor and PI3K-Akt pathway

Objective To examine the relationship of the inhibitory effect of vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF) on epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) induced by TGF-β1 in HK2 cells with the expression of connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) and PI3K-Akt pathway. Methods The cultured HK2 cells were divided into the following groups: normal control group, TGF-β1 (5 μg/L) group, VEGF (100 μg/L) group, TGF-β1 plus VEGF group. LY294002 (25 μmol/L), the blocker of PI3K-Akt pathway, was added to each of above-mentioned groups for the second part of the study, α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) and E-cadherin expressions of HK2 cells were assessed with double-stain immunocytochemistry method. The mRNA and protein expressions of α-SMA and CTGF of cells were assessed with RT-PCR and Western blot. The expressions of fibronectin (FN) and collagen Ⅰ (Col Ⅰ) in medium were assessed with ELISA. Results The expressions of α-SMA and CTGF significantly increased in HK2 cells treated with TGF-β1 compared with those in normal control (P<0.05), while significantly decreased in cells co-treated with TGF-β1 and VEGF compared with those treated with TGF-β1 alone (P<0.05, respectively). The expression of E-cadherin was exactly opposite to that of α-SMA. When LY294002 was added to TGF-β1 and VEGF co-treated cells, the expressions of α-SMA, CTGF, FN and Col Ⅰ were markedly up-regulated, when compared with those without LY294002 treatment (P<0.05). Conclusion Inhibitory effect of VEGF on TGF-β1-induced EMT of HK2 ceils in vitro may be related to down-regulation of CTGF expression and reduction of FN and Col Ⅰ, which may be partly dependent on PI3K-Akt pathway.     

Inhibitory effect of vascular endothelial growth factor on transforming growth factor β1-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition of HK2 cells and its relationship with connective tissue growth factor and PI3K-Akt pathway

Objective To examine the relationship of the inhibitory effect of vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF) on epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) induced by TGF-β1 in HK2 cells with the expression of connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) and PI3K-Akt pathway. Methods The cultured HK2 cells were divided into the following groups: normal control group, TGF-β1 (5 μg/L) group, VEGF (100 μg/L) group, TGF-β1 plus VEGF group. LY294002 (25 μmol/L), the blocker of PI3K-Akt pathway, was added to each of above-mentioned groups for the second part of the study, α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) and E-cadherin expressions of HK2 cells were assessed with double-stain immunocytochemistry method. The mRNA and protein expressions of α-SMA and CTGF of cells were assessed with RT-PCR and Western blot. The expressions of fibronectin (FN) and collagen Ⅰ (Col Ⅰ) in medium were assessed with ELISA. Results The expressions of α-SMA and CTGF significantly increased in HK2 cells treated with TGF-β1 compared with those in normal control (P<0.05), while significantly decreased in cells co-treated with TGF-β1 and VEGF compared with those treated with TGF-β1 alone (P<0.05, respectively). The expression of E-cadherin was exactly opposite to that of α-SMA. When LY294002 was added to TGF-β1 and VEGF co-treated cells, the expressions of α-SMA, CTGF, FN and Col Ⅰ were markedly up-regulated, when compared with those without LY294002 treatment (P<0.05). Conclusion Inhibitory effect of VEGF on TGF-β1-induced EMT of HK2 ceils in vitro may be related to down-regulation of CTGF expression and reduction of FN and Col Ⅰ, which may be partly dependent on PI3K-Akt pathway.     

Inhibitory effect of vascular endothelial growth factor on transforming growth factor β1-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition of HK2 cells and its relationship with connective tissue growth factor and PI3K-Akt pathway

Objective To examine the relationship of the inhibitory effect of vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF) on epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) induced by TGF-β1 in HK2 cells with the expression of connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) and PI3K-Akt pathway. Methods The cultured HK2 cells were divided into the following groups: normal control group, TGF-β1 (5 μg/L) group, VEGF (100 μg/L) group, TGF-β1 plus VEGF group. LY294002 (25 μmol/L), the blocker of PI3K-Akt pathway, was added to each of above-mentioned groups for the second part of the study, α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) and E-cadherin expressions of HK2 cells were assessed with double-stain immunocytochemistry method. The mRNA and protein expressions of α-SMA and CTGF of cells were assessed with RT-PCR and Western blot. The expressions of fibronectin (FN) and collagen Ⅰ (Col Ⅰ) in medium were assessed with ELISA. Results The expressions of α-SMA and CTGF significantly increased in HK2 cells treated with TGF-β1 compared with those in normal control (P<0.05), while significantly decreased in cells co-treated with TGF-β1 and VEGF compared with those treated with TGF-β1 alone (P<0.05, respectively). The expression of E-cadherin was exactly opposite to that of α-SMA. When LY294002 was added to TGF-β1 and VEGF co-treated cells, the expressions of α-SMA, CTGF, FN and Col Ⅰ were markedly up-regulated, when compared with those without LY294002 treatment (P<0.05). Conclusion Inhibitory effect of VEGF on TGF-β1-induced EMT of HK2 ceils in vitro may be related to down-regulation of CTGF expression and reduction of FN and Col Ⅰ, which may be partly dependent on PI3K-Akt pathway.     

Inhibitory effect of vascular endothelial growth factor on transforming growth factor β1-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition of HK2 cells and its relationship with connective tissue growth factor and PI3K-Akt pathway

Objective To examine the relationship of the inhibitory effect of vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF) on epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) induced by TGF-β1 in HK2 cells with the expression of connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) and PI3K-Akt pathway. Methods The cultured HK2 cells were divided into the following groups: normal control group, TGF-β1 (5 μg/L) group, VEGF (100 μg/L) group, TGF-β1 plus VEGF group. LY294002 (25 μmol/L), the blocker of PI3K-Akt pathway, was added to each of above-mentioned groups for the second part of the study, α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) and E-cadherin expressions of HK2 cells were assessed with double-stain immunocytochemistry method. The mRNA and protein expressions of α-SMA and CTGF of cells were assessed with RT-PCR and Western blot. The expressions of fibronectin (FN) and collagen Ⅰ (Col Ⅰ) in medium were assessed with ELISA. Results The expressions of α-SMA and CTGF significantly increased in HK2 cells treated with TGF-β1 compared with those in normal control (P<0.05), while significantly decreased in cells co-treated with TGF-β1 and VEGF compared with those treated with TGF-β1 alone (P<0.05, respectively). The expression of E-cadherin was exactly opposite to that of α-SMA. When LY294002 was added to TGF-β1 and VEGF co-treated cells, the expressions of α-SMA, CTGF, FN and Col Ⅰ were markedly up-regulated, when compared with those without LY294002 treatment (P<0.05). Conclusion Inhibitory effect of VEGF on TGF-β1-induced EMT of HK2 ceils in vitro may be related to down-regulation of CTGF expression and reduction of FN and Col Ⅰ, which may be partly dependent on PI3K-Akt pathway.     

CIP4对转化生长因子β1诱导的人肾小管上皮细胞-间充质转分化的影响

目的 观察骨架调节蛋白CIP4（Cdc42 interacting protein 4）对转化生长因子β1（TGF-β1）诱导的人肾小管上皮细胞-间充质转分化（EMT）的影响,并探讨其产生的机制。 方法 10 ?滋g/L TGF-β1刺激72 h诱导人近端肾小管上皮细胞（HK-2细胞）向间充质转分化。Western印迹法检测各组细胞内E-cadherin和α-SMA蛋白的表达。倒置显微镜观察细胞形态的变化。根据GenBank人CIP4的完全cDNA序列,设计1条特异性干扰CIP4表达的RNA片段（CIP4-siRNA）和含野生型CIP4的重组真核表达质粒（pcDNA3.1-hCIP4）,利用lipofactamine 2000将其转染HK-2细胞。Western 印迹法检测对照组、TGF-β1刺激组、CIP4-siRNA转染组、pcDNA3.1-CIP4转染组细胞内CIP4、E-cadherin和α-SMA蛋白的表达,共聚焦显微镜观察 E-cadherin和α-SMA蛋白的分布改变;用PI3K-Akt特异性抑制剂渥曼青霉素（wortmannin） 1 μmol/L干预TGF-β1刺激的HK-2细胞48 h,Western 印迹法检测对照组和干预组CIP4表达的变化。 结果 TGF-β1干预后HK-2细胞E-cadherin蛋白表达显著减少（P ＜ 0.05）,α-SMA蛋白表达显著增多（P ＜ 0.05）,细胞形态由典型的上皮细胞向肌成纤维细胞转变,表明TGF-β1诱导肾小管上皮细胞EMT模型成功。CIP4-siRNA抑制TGF-β1诱导的HK-2细胞表达CIP4后,E-cadherin蛋白表达显著增多（P ＜ 0.05）,α-SMA蛋白表达显著减少（P ＜ 0.05）,部分逆转了上述TGF-β1诱导的肾小管上皮细胞EMT。pcDNA3.1-hCIP4转染使CIP4高表达后,HK-2细胞E-cadherin蛋白表达显著减少（P ＜ 0.05）,α-SMA蛋白表达显著增多（P ＜ 0.05）,诱导了肾小管上皮细胞EMT。用渥曼青霉素干预TGF-β1刺激的HK-2细胞48 h,CIP4可能蛋白表达显著减少（P ＜ 0.05）。 结论 TGF-β1通过PI3K-Akt途径上调CIP4表达,CIP4可能进一步参与TGF-β1诱导的肾小管上皮细胞EMT过程。     

黏着斑激酶在转化生长因子β1诱导的人肾小管上皮细胞转分化中的作用

目的 观察转化生长因子（TGF）β1诱导的正常人近端肾小管上皮细胞（HK-2）转分化（EMT）过程中黏着斑激酶（FAK）的表达及下调FAK的表达后对TGF-β1诱导的HK-2细胞转分化进程的影响。 方法 应用TGF-β1（10 μg/L）刺激HK-2细胞,采用RT-PCR、Western印迹和免疫荧光方法分别检测E钙黏蛋白（E-cadherin）、α平滑肌肌动蛋白（α-SMA）、FAK mRNA和蛋白的表达及磷酸化（p）-FAK（Tyr397）的蛋白表达。应用Lipofectmine2000将FAK siRNA转染HK-2细胞,采用Western印迹观察下调表达FAK对上述指标的影响。 结果 TGF-β1刺激后,HK-2细胞α-SMA蛋白和mRNA水平上调,E-cadherin蛋白和mRNA表达下调。FAK蛋白和mRNA随时间的延长表达逐渐增多,48 h达到高峰。p-FAK（Tyr397）蛋白表达趋势与FAK相同。脂质体转染siRNA后FAK的mRNA和蛋白分别下调了50%和41%,下调表达FAK后可以显著抑制TGF-β1诱导的HK-2细胞α-SMA蛋白的上调表达,逆转 E-cadherin蛋白的下调表达。 结论 在TGF-β1诱导的HK-2细胞转分化进程FAK蛋白表达上调,敲低FAK蛋白表达后可以部分减轻EMT的程度,提示FAK在TGF-β1诱导的肾小管上皮细胞转分化和肾脏纤维化中发挥一定的作用。     

NADPH氧化酶在转化生长因子β1诱导大鼠肾小管上皮细胞转分化中的作用

目的探讨NADPH氧化酶在转化生长因子β1（TGF-β1）诱导大鼠肾小管上皮细胞（NRK-52E）转分化中的作用。方法用TGF-β1（10μg/L）刺激NRK-52E细胞不同时间,观察α-平滑肌肌动蛋白（α-SMA）、E-钙黏蛋白（E-cadherin）、纤溶酶原激活物抑制剂1（PAI- 1）及Ⅰ型胶原（Col-Ⅰ）的表达。部分实验中细胞在TGF-β1刺激前用NADPH氧化酶抑制剂DPI预处理1 h。用激光共聚焦显微镜观察细胞内活性氧（ROS）的产生。用RT-PCR方法检测NADPH氧化酶p22phox、gp91phox、p47phox和p67phox亚单位mRNA的表达。α-SMA、E-cadherin、PAI-1及Col-ⅠmRNA及蛋白的表达分别采用RT-PCR、Western印迹和细胞免疫化学检测。结果TGF-β1可显著上调NADPH氧化酶p67phox亚单位mRNA的表达,8 h及24 h时分别为对照组的2.43倍及3.59倍（P〈0.01）。TGF-β1可显著促进细胞ROS的产生,5 min时已是对照组的2.5倍（P〈0.05）。DPI预处理同时可显著逆转TGF-β1诱导NRK-52E细胞ROS的产生（P〈0.05）、α-SMA的表达上调、E-cadherin的表达下调以及PAI-1和Col-Ⅰ的表达上调。结论TGF-β1可促进NRK-52E细胞增加ROS的产生。ROS介导了TGF-β1诱导NRK-52E细胞的转分化,促进肾脏纤维化。     

核因子κB反义寡核苷酸对转化生长因子β1诱导人肾小管上皮细胞转分化的影响

目的 探讨在转化生长因子β1（TGF-β1）诱导下，核因子κB（NF-κB）反义寡核苷酸对体外培养的人肾小管上皮细胞（HK-2）转分化的影响。 方法 采用脂质体介导的方法将NF-κB反义寡核苷酸（AS-ODN）导入细胞，以TGF-β1（10 μg/L）刺激HK-2细胞24 h后，用RT-PCR方法检测细胞中NF-κB mRNA及α平滑肌肌动蛋白（α-SMA）mRNA表达，用荧光光谱法分析α-SMA蛋白的表达，并以倒置相差显微镜观察细胞转分化过程的形态变化。 结果 TGF-β1诱导24 h后，HK-2细胞中NF-κB mRNA的表达显著上调，为空白对照组的8倍以上（P < 0.01）。NF-κB反义寡核苷酸导入细胞后，可显著抑制TGF-β1诱导的HK-2细胞的 NF-κB mRNA表达，比TGF-β1组减少75％（P < 0.05），同时，α-SMA mRNA和蛋白表达亦较TGF-β1组均明显下调（P < 0.05）。 结论 NF-κB反义寡核苷酸可抑制TGF-β1诱导肾小管上皮细胞NF-κB的表达，抑制肾小管上皮细胞转分化，可能有利于肾间质纤维化的防治。     

虫草多糖对转化生长因子β1诱导人近端肾小管上皮细胞间充质转分化的影响

目的 探讨虫草多糖（Cp）对转化生长因子β1（TGF-β1）诱导人近端肾小管上皮细胞间充质转分化的影响。 方法 用四甲基偶氮唑盐（MTT）比色法检测不同浓度的Cp(0、0.01、0.1、1、5、10 g/L)对人近端肾小管上皮细胞(HK-2) 增殖的作用。用不同浓度的 TGF-β1（0、0.1、0.5、1、5、10 μg/L）作用HK-2细胞48 h及5 μg/L的TGF-β1作用不同时间（0、12、24、48和72 ｈ），以实时定量PCR和Western印迹方法检测α平滑肌肌动蛋白（α-SMA）、钙黏蛋白（E-cadherin）、纤连蛋白（FN）的表达。用递增浓度的Cp(1、5、10 g/L)预处理HK-2细胞24 h后，观察其对TGF-β1效应的干预作用。 结果 Cp以剂量依赖方式促进HK-2细胞增殖（P < 0.05）。TGF-β1无论在转录水平还是蛋白水平皆能诱导HK-2细胞 α-SMA、FN表达上调，而下调E-cadherin表达。分别用1、5、10 g/L Cp预干预24 h后，同单独5 μg/L TGF-β1刺激组相比，上述因子表达被不同程度逆转。在转录水平，α-SMA mRNA表达被抑制率分别为37.98%、68.08%、84.36%；FN mRNA表达被抑制率分别为46.97%、63.82%、81.85%；E-cadherin mRNA表达分别增加0.67倍、2.69倍、5.43倍（均P < 0.05）。在蛋白水平，α-SMA蛋白表达被抑制率分别为33.40%、47.75%、68.50%；FN蛋白表达抑制率分别为16.26%、65.92%、80.30%；E-cadherin蛋白表达分别增加1.33倍、3.19倍、4.29倍（均P < 0.05）。Cp能明显拮抗 TGF-β1 诱导的HK-2细胞的表型改变。 结论 Cp能有效阻止TGF-β1诱导的人近端肾小管上皮细胞发生转分化。     

Glutamatergic signaling maintains the epithelial phenotype of proximal tubular cells

Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) contributes to the progression of renal tubulointerstitial fibrosis. The N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor (NMDAR), which is present in proximal tubular epithelium, is a glutamate receptor that acts as a calcium channel. Activation of NMDAR induces actin rearrangement in cells of the central nervous system, but whether it helps maintain the epithelial phenotype of the proximal tubule is unknown. Here, knockdown of NMDAR1 in a proximal tubule cell line (HK-2) induced changes in cell morphology, reduced E-cadherin expression, and increased α-SMA expression. Induction of EMT with TGF-β1 led to downregulation of both E-cadherin and membrane-associated β-catenin, reorganization of F-actin, expression of mesenchymal markers de novo, upregulation of Snail1, and increased cell migration; co-treatment with NMDA attenuated all of these changes. Furthermore, NMDA reduced TGF-β1-induced phosphorylation of Erk1/2 and Akt and the activation of Ras, suggesting that NMDA antagonizes TGF-β1-induced EMT by inhibiting the Ras-MEK pathway. In the unilateral ureteral obstruction model, treatment with NMDA blunted obstruction-induced upregulation of α-SMA, FSP1, and collagen I and downregulation of E-cadherin. Taken together, these results suggest that NMDAR plays a critical role in preserving the normal epithelial phenotype and modulating tubular EMT.     

去甲斑蝥素对TGF-β_1诱导的人近端肾小管细胞上皮间质转分化以及转录因子Snail1表达的影响

目的：探讨去甲斑蝥素对体外人源性肾小管细胞株（HK-2）上皮间质转分化以及转录因子Snail1的影响。方法：常规培养HK-2细胞,分为对照组、TGF-β1组、去甲斑蝥素组（NCTD组）。对照组为无血清DMEM培养,TGF-β1组为TGF-β15ng/ml诱导,NCTD组为不同浓度NCTD（0.5、1.0、2.5μg/ml）与TGF-β1（5ng/ml）共同作用,各组作用时间48h。采用RT-PCR、Western blot分别检测α-SMA、E-cadherin与Snail1表达水平的变化。结果：与对照组相比,TGF-β1组α-SMA mRNA和蛋白表达上调（P〈0.05）,E-cadherin mRNA和蛋白表达下调（P〈0.05）;与TGF-β1组相比,NCTD干预组α-SMA mRNA和蛋白表达下调（P〈0.05）,而E-cadherin mRNA和蛋白表达上调（P〈0.05）,且均呈剂量依赖性。与对照组相比,TGF-β1组Snail1 mRNA和蛋白表达上调（P〈0.05）;与TGF-β1组比较,NCTD干预组Snail1 mRNA和蛋白表达下调（P〈0.05）,具有一定的剂量依赖关系。结论：去甲斑蝥素具有抑制肾小管上皮细胞EMT的作用,该作用可能与下调转录因子Snail1的表达有关。     

红细胞生成素抑制C3a介导的肾小管上皮细胞间充质转分化

目的 观察红细胞生成素(EPO)对补体成分C3片段C3a介导的肾小管上皮细胞间充质转分化(EMT)的影响.方法 将人近端肾小管上皮细胞(HK-2)分为6组:对照组、EPO组、TGF-β组、TGF-β+EPO组、C3a组、EPO+C3a组,分别用RT-PCR、Western印迹和细胞免疫荧光方法检测HK-2细胞α-SMA、E-cadherin、C3的mRNA和蛋白表达.结果 与对照组和EPO组比较,C3a或TGF-β干预HK2细胞后,αt-SMA mRNA和蛋白表达增强(均P＜0.05),E-cadherin mRNA和蛋白表达减少(均P＜ 0.05),补体C3 mRNA和蛋白表达增强(均P＜ 0.05);而同时给予EPO干预后,C3a或TGF-β的上述作用可被明显减弱(均P＜0.05).结论 EPO可抑制C3a介导的肾小管上皮细胞EMT.     

红细胞生成素对高糖诱导下肾小管上皮细胞转分化的影响

目的 探讨红细胞生成素（EPO）对高糖诱导下的肾小管上皮细胞转分化的影响。 方法 体外培养人肾小管上皮细胞株（HK-2细胞）,分为正常对照组、渗透浓度对照组、高糖组、高糖＋EPO（5 U/ml）组和高糖＋EPO（10 U/ml）组。RT-PCR法检测各组细胞α平滑肌肌动蛋白（α-SMA）、转化生长因子β1（TGF-β1）、Smads信号蛋白2（Smad2）及整合素连接激酶（ILK）的mRNA表达。细胞免疫荧光法检测细胞TGF-β1及α-SMA的蛋白表达。 结果 RT-PCR结果显示,相对于对照组,高糖组细胞α-SMA、TGF-β1、Smad2、ILK的mRNA表达均显著上调（P ＜ 0.01）。细胞免疫化学也显示,高糖组TGF-β1和α-SMA的蛋白表达较对照组显著上调（P ＜ 0.01）,而高糖＋EPO（5 U/ml）组和高糖＋EPO（10 U/ml）组上述指标的表达均显著低于高糖组（均P ＜ 0.01）。 结论 EPO能抑制高糖诱导的肾小管上皮细胞转分化,可能与其抑制TGF-β1、Smad2及ILK表达有关。     

Par-3蛋白在转化生长因子?茁1介导的大鼠肾小管上皮细胞转分化中的作用

目的 观察转化生长因子（TGF)β1诱导的正常大鼠近端肾小管上皮细胞（NRK52E）转分化（EMT）过程中细胞极性蛋白Par-3的表达及上调Par-3蛋白表达对TGF-β1诱导NRK52E细胞转分化进程的影响。 方法 应用TGF-β1 (10 μg/L)刺激NRK52E细胞，采用RT-PCR、Western印迹和免疫荧光方法分别检测E-钙黏蛋白(E-cadherin)、α-平滑肌肌动蛋白（α-SMA）、Par-3 mRNA和蛋白的表达；应用Lipofectmine 2000将pKH3-HA-Par-3质粒瞬时转染NEK52E细胞，采用Western印迹观察上调表达Par-3对上述指标的影响。 结果 TGF-β1刺激后，NRK52E细胞α-SMA蛋白和mRNA水平上调，E-cadherin蛋白和mRNA的表达下调；Par-3蛋白表达呈时间依赖模式下调，72 h TGF-β1刺激组与对照组比较，差异有统计学意义（P < 0.05）。但Par-3 mRNA水平在各时间点差异均无统计学意义（P > 0.05）。脂质体转染外源性质粒pKH3-HA-Par-3上调表达Par-3可显著抑制TGF-β1诱导NRK52E细胞α-SMA蛋白的上调表达；逆转E-cadherin蛋白的下调表达。 结论 在TGF-β1诱导NRK52E细胞转分化进程中细胞极性Par-3蛋白表达下调，基因转染上调表达Par-3可部分减轻EMT的程度，提示Par-3蛋白在TGF-β1诱导的肾小管上皮细胞转分化和肾脏纤维化中可发挥保护性作用。