曲尼司特对环孢素A诱导的人肾小管上皮细胞向间充质转变的抑制作用

目的 研究曲尼司特(Tran)对环孢素A(CsA)诱导的人肾小管上皮细胞(HK-2)向间充质转变的影响,并探讨该药抗纤维化的机制.方法 所有用于实验的HK-2细胞株均为8～12代细胞,分为4组:(1)空白对照组,收获细胞,不做任何处理;(2)CsA组,加入4.2μmol/LCsA;(3)CsA+Tran组,预先加入100μmol/L Tran,作用2 h后再加入4.2 μmol/L CsA;(4)Tran组,仅加入100μmol/L Tran.72 h后于共聚焦显微镜下观察各组细胞形态学变化;用免疫荧光法以及免疫印迹法检测各组钙黏蛋白(E-cadherin)、平滑肌肌动蛋白α(α-SMA)和骨桥蛋白(OPN)的表达.结果 HK-2细胞在正常情况下表现为典型的"鹅卵石"样形态,细胞圆钝,且与邻近的细胞连接较为紧密;空白对照组和Tran组细胞表现为典型的HK-2细胞形态;CsA组细胞变狭长,甚至向周边伸出"伪足"样改变,细胞间连接较为稀疏;CsA+Tran组的细胞形态学改变有明显改善.CsA组细胞E-cadherin荧光表达强度明显弱于对照组,α-SMA、OPN荧光表达强于对照组;CsA+Tran组细胞E-cadherin荧光表达强于CsA组,α-SMA、OPN荧光表达弱于CsA组.免疫印迹检查中,CsA组细胞E-cadherin 的表达明显低于对照组,而α-SMA、OPN的表达明显高于对照组,CsA+Tran组细胞E-cadherin的表达高于CsA组,而α-SMA、OPN的表达低于CsA组.结论 曲尼司特能抑制CsA诱导的HK-2细胞由肾小管上皮向间充质细胞转化的过程,其机制可能与抑制OPN的表达有关.

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Objective To study the effect of tranilast on cyclosporine A (CsA)-induced epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition in human renal tubular epithelial cells, and investigate the mechanism of its antifibrotic effect. Methods Cultured HK-2 cells were divided into four groups: (1)In the control group, cells were treated without any medicine; (2) The cell were treated with CsA (4. 2μmol/L) for 72 h; (3) The cells were treated with a combination of CsA (4. 2 μmol/L) and tranilast (100μmol/L); (4) The cells were treated with tranilast (100 μmol/L) alone for 72 h.Morphological changes of the cells were assessed by phase-contrast microscopy. The immunofluorescence and Western blotting were adopted to detect the expression of E-cadherin, α-SMA and OPN mRNA and proteins respectively. Results Tranilast could markedly ameliorate the morphological changes of HK-2 cells stimulated by CsA. The irmmunofluorescence staining revealed the expression of E-cadherin was markedly decreased in HK-2 cells stimulated with CsA for 72 as compared with the control group, while the expression of α-SMA and OPN was significantly higher in CsA group than the control group. The expression of E-cadherin in the CsA + Tranilast group was higher than the CsA group, while the expression of α-SMA and OPN in the CsA + Tranilast group was lower than the CsA group. Western blotting showed that protein expression level of E-cadherin in CsA group was dramatically lower than that in the control group (P＜0. 05), while that of α-SMA and OPN in CsA group was significantly higher than in the control group (P＜0.05). The protein expression level of E-cadherin in HK-2 cells in the CsA + Tranilast group was markedly higher than in the CsA group (P＜0.05), and that of α-SMA and OPN in CsA + Tranilast group was significantly lower than in the CsA group (P＜0. 05). Conclusion Tranilast can block the CsA-induced epithelialto-mesenchymal transition in HK-2 cells probably by suppressing the expression of OPN.     

磷酸化肌球蛋白轻链在大鼠慢性移植肾肾病早期病变中的作用及其机制

目的 探讨磷酸化肌球蛋白轻链(pMLC)在慢性移植肾肾病(CAN)中的作用与机制.方法 依照标准的CAN大鼠模型进行左肾原位移植,受者为LEW大鼠,供者为F344大鼠,另取雄性F344大鼠和LEW大鼠仅行单肾切除术,分别作为对照.分别于术后4、8及12周时,收集各组大鼠的24 h尿量,并检测其尿肌酐水平,计算肌酐清除率.然后取各组大鼠血液标本,测定血清肌酐水平.采用Banff分级标准评定各组肾小球肾病、肾小管萎缩、间质纤维化及血管内膜增厚程度.采用免疫组织化学法和采用蛋白质印迹法检测肾组织中磷酸化MLC(pMLC)和整合素连接激酶(ILK)的表达部位及表达水平.结果 移植组大鼠术后4周时肾间质可见单个核细胞浸润,12周时可见血管平滑肌细胞的移行与增殖.移植组大鼠各时相肾组织pMLC和ILK表达水平显著高于Lewis对照组及F344对照组,且随着移植时间的延长有逐渐增高趋势.大鼠移植肾组织中pMLC表达水平与24 h尿蛋白定量、血清肌酐水平、肾间质单个核细胞浸润、肾小动脉血管平滑肌细胞数量、Banff评分等呈显著正相关,相关系数(r)分别为0.273(P＜0.05)、0.434(P＜0.01)、0.525(P＜0.01)、0.676(P＜0.01)、0.570(P＜0.01),在移植后4周时,pMLC表达水平与肾小管间质ILK表达水平呈显著正相关,r=0.778(P＜0.01).结论 pMLC在慢性移植肾病早期病理变化中发挥重要作用,移植肾肾小管间质及肾小动脉中pMLC表达上调与ILK的作用机制相关.

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Objective To investigate the role and mechanism of phosphate myosin light chain (pMLC) in the rat kidney of chronic allograft nephropathy (CAN) model. Methods The left donor kidneys from Fisher (F344) rats were orthotopically transplanted into Lewis recipients. Meanwhile, the F344 rats and LEW rats with resection of the right kidney served as control groups. Animals were harvested respectively at the 4th, 8th and 12th week after transplantation. The creatinine clearance rate (CCr) was calculated by urine creatinine of 24-h urine. Blood samples were collected from rats for determination of serum creatinine. The expression of pMLC was detected by using Western blotting and immunohistochernistry, and that of integrin-linked kinase (ILK) by using immunohistochemistry. Results Mononuclear cells infiltration of allografts was markedly aggravated as compared to the controls. Allografts got severe interstitial fibrosis and tubular atrophy at 12th week after transplantation. The expression of pMILC and ILK was up-regulated in the kidney of CAN rats after transplantation, and increased more significantly as the time went on. The expression of pMILC was significantly correlated with 24-h urine protein excretion (r= 0. 273, P＜0. 05), serum creatinine levels (r = 0. 434, P＜0. 01 ), the number of tubulointerstitial infiltrated mononuclear cells (r = 0. 525, P＜0. 01 ), the number of smooth muscle cells (SMC) in vascular wall (r= 0. 676, P＜0. 01 ) and the extent of interstitial fibrosis (r= 0. 570, P＜0. 01 ).There was a significantly positive correlation between ILK and pMLC in CAN rats at the 4th week after transplantation (r= 0. 778, P＜0. 01 ). Conclusion pMLC might play an key role in CAN, and the over-expression of ILK might be involve in the pathogenesis of CAN.     

大鼠慢性移植肾肾病动物模型的制作经验总结

目的 总结制作稳定的大鼠慢性移植肾肾病(CAN)动物模型的经验.方法 以F344近交系大鼠为供者,取供者左肾作为供肾,原位低温灌注;以Lewis近交系大鼠为受者,行左侧原位肾移植,供肾动脉与受者腹主动脉端侧吻合,供肾静脉与受者肾静脉端端吻合,输尿管带膀胱瓣与受者膀胱吻合.术后用环孢素A灌胃10 d,剂量为10 mg·kg-1·d-1.每月采集受者血液和尿液,测定血肌酐及24 h尿蛋白,分别于术后2、4个月获取移植肾进行病理检查.结果 45只进行移植,手术成功率为85%,单次手术时间为(120±20)min.移植后1个月,大鼠即出现血肌酐、尿素氮及血胱抑素升高,24 h尿蛋白增加,与术前相比,各项指标均升高(P<0.05);术后2个月及4个月,除尿蛋白继续增加外,其余观察指标上升不明显.移植术后2个月,移植肾有轻度至中度的间质纤维化,淋巴细胞和浆细胞的浸润;4个月时,移植肾可见广泛的间质纤维增生,间质细胞大量浸润,肾小球基底膜增厚、硬化、闭塞,肾小管萎缩退化,符合CAN的病理改变.结论 通过充分的手术强化训练及改进,规范大鼠取、肾、移植术中、术后管理的每个细节,大鼠CAN模型的成功率及稳定性高.

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Objective To summarize the experience of establishing the stable rat model of chronic allograft nephropathy. Methods We used Fisher rats as donors and Lewis rats as recipients.After the left kidney of the donor perfused in situ under hypothermic condition, the left renal vein,abdominal aorta and bladder flap of the donor was anastomosed with the left renal vein, renal artery and bladder of the recipient, respectively. The recipients were given cyclosporin oral solution 10 mg/kg every day by gavage for 10 days after transplantation. The blood and urine samples were collected 1 month, 2 months and 4 months after transplantation and renal function and total urine protein were examined. The pathological changes of the renal allograft were observed 2 and 4 months after transplantation. Results Forty-five rats received operation and achievement ratio was 85%. The renal transplantations were finished in 120 ± 20 min. The Scr, BUN, Cycs and total urine protein demonstrated a significant increase one month after transplantation. On the second and fourth month,with the exception of urine protein continued to increase, the other indicators did not change significantly. Two months after transplantation renal pathology demonstrated light to moderate interstitial fibrosis, infiltration of lymphocytes and plasma cells. At 4th month the renal allografts showed extensive interstitial fibrosis, a large number of infiltrating interstitial cells, thickening,hardening, occlusion of glomerular basement membrane, and renal tubular atrophy that were consistent with pathological changes of chronic allograft nephropathy. Conclusion Through adequate surgical training and improvement, and specification for rat nephrectomy, transplantation surgery,and postoperative management in every detail, the model with high success rate and stability can be achieved.     

与大鼠胰岛细胞联合移植的骨髓间充质干细胞的免疫调节作用

目的 研究同种异体或自体的大鼠骨髓间充质干细胞(MSC)与胰岛肝内联合移植对胰岛移植物的免疫调节作用及其机制.方法 以链佐星制备Lewis大鼠的糖尿病模型,作为胰岛移植受者,分为3组:单纯移植组大鼠经门静脉单独移植SD大鼠胰岛6000 IEQ/kg;同系MSC组大鼠经门静脉共同移植1×109/L的Lewis大鼠MSC 1 ml与SD大鼠胰岛6000 IEQ/kg;同种MSC组大鼠经门静脉共同移植1×109/L的SD大鼠MSC 1 ml与SD大鼠胰岛6000 IEQ/kg.检测受鼠的血糖变化,术后1、3 d大鼠外周血γ干扰素(IFN-γ)、白细胞介素(IL)-2、IL-4和IL-10的含量.结果 3组大鼠术后第1天血糖均下降到13.9 mmol/L以下.同系MSC组移植物存活时间为(11.38±4.03)d,同种MSC组为(5.50±2.07)d,单纯移植组为(2.88±1.25)d(P＜0.01).术后1、3 d,单纯移植组IFN-γ和IL-2的含量显著高于同系MSC组和同种MSC组(P＜0.01),同种MSC组IFN-γ和IL-2的含量高于同系MSC组(P＜0.05);单纯移植组IL-10的含量低于同系MSC组和同种MSC组(P＜0.01),同系MSC组IL-10的含量与司种MSC组相比较,差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05);各组IL-4含量的差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05).结论 MSC与同种胰岛共移植可以延长胰岛移植物存活时间,应用同系MSC的效果优于同种异体MSC.共移植的MSC主要通过减少TH1类细胞因子(IFN-y和IL-2)的表达使受者TH1/TH2平衡向TH2方向偏移.

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Objective To compare the immune regulation of syngenic and allogenic mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in the transplantation combined with islets. Methods After induction of diabetes in 30 Lewis rats with streptozotocin (STZ), the recipient Lewis rats received islets from SD rats combined with syngenic (group B) or allogenic (group C) MSCs injection via the portal vein. The group of islets transplanted alone served as control (group A). The survival time of grafts in all groups was assessed by the level of blood glucose. ELISA was used to detect the levels of interferon-γ (IFN-γ), interleukin 2 (IL-2), IL-4 and IL-10 in the peripheral blood on the 1st and 3rd day after transplantation. Results The blood glucose levels in all three groups were decreased in a normal range (13. 9 mmol/L) and the survival time of grafts in group B (11.38 ± 4. 03 days) was significantly longer than in group C (5. 50± 2. 07 days) as well as group A (2. 88 ± 1.25 days). On the 1 st and 3rd day after transplantation, the levels of TH 1 cytokines IFN-γ and IL-2 in group A were significantly higher than in groups C and B (P＜0.05). Meanwhile the levels of TH 2 cytokine IL-10were increased in group B, but there was no significant difference between groups A and C (P＞0.05). The levels of IL-4 had no significant difference among these three groups (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusion Islet transplantation combined with MSCs could prolong the survival time of grafts.Syngenic MSCs, superior to allogenic ones, were more effective in changing the balance of TH1/TH2to TH2. Decreased expression of TH1 cytokine (IFN-γ, IL-2), which was closely related to the induction of immune tolerance, was beneficial to the long-term survival of grafts.     

成体神经干细胞脑内移植对脑外伤大鼠神经功能的影响

目的 观察脑内移植成体神经干细胞对脑外伤大鼠中枢神经功能的影响.方法 将60只Wistar大鼠随机分为5组,正常组(A)、模型组(B)、假手术组(C)、PBS移植组(D)、干细胞移植组(E).Morris水迷宫实验测试各组大鼠的学习记忆能力;免疫组织化学及酶联免疫吸附试验(ELISA)检测大鼠脑组织中脑源性神经生长因子(BDNF)、神经生长因子(NGF)的表达.结果与A组比较,B组大鼠寻找隐形平台的时间明显延长(P<0.01),脑组织中BDNF(27.70±1.65)ng/g蛋白、NGF(59.80±9.40)ng/g蛋白含量下降显著(P<0.01),模型复制效果理想;与B组比较,E组大鼠学习及功能明显改善,脑内BDNF(49.30±2.87)ng/g蛋白、NGF(88.50±9.23)ng/g蛋白的表达量上升,差异有统计学意义(P<0.01).结论 成体神经干细胞的脑内移植能明显恢复外伤大鼠中枢神经功能.

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Objective To study the neuroprotetive effect of dault neural stem cells intracerebral implantation to rats subjected to traumatic brain injury.Methods Sixty Wistar rats were divided into 5 groups randomly: normal group ( A ),model group ( B),sham-operated group ( C ),PBS transplated group (D),neural stem cells transplated group (E).Morris maze method was adopted to observe the impact on the learning and memory.Immunohistochemisty and enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)were used to detect the expression of brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and nerve growth factor (NGF) in brain issue.Results As compared with group A,in Morris maze experiment,time to reach the end point of the maze in group B was significantly prolonged ( P ＜ 0.01 ),and the content of BDNF (27.70 ± 1.65 ) ng/g prot and NGF ( 59.80 ± 9.40 ) ng/g prot were decreased significantly ( P ＜ 0.01 ).As compared with group B,the function of learning and memory was obviously improved,and the expression of BDNF (49.30 ±2.87) ng/g prot and NGF (88.50 ±9.23) ng/gprot in brain issues were statistically increased in group E (P ＜0.01 ).Conclusion Transplantation of adult neural stem cells can ameliorate learning and memory deficits following traumatic brain injury in rats.     

神经生长因子基因修饰的骨髓间充质干细胞在糖尿病大鼠膀胱中的生长及表达

目的 将转入神经生长因子(NGF)的大鼠骨髓间充质干细胞(MSC)移植于糖尿病大鼠膀胱平滑肌组织内,观察MSC在膀胱组织内的存活和NGF基因的表达情况.方法 糖尿病组(30只)大鼠按链脲佐菌素(STZ)60 mg/kg行单次腹腔注射,对照组(15只)腹腔注射等体积的柠檬酸缓冲液.实验分组:对照组(正常大鼠膀胱)、发病组(糖尿病大鼠膀胱)、治疗组(糖尿病大鼠膀胱内移植转染NGF基因的MSC).溴苷法示踪NGF基因修饰的MSC在大鼠膀胱内的存活情况;RTPCR、ELISA法检测NGF基因在糖尿病大鼠膀胱内的表达情况.结果 单次腹腔注射STZ造模成功,8周后血糖仍处高位.NGF基因修饰的大鼠MSC移植入糖尿病大鼠膀胱内4周仍存活.ELISA检测结果显示对照组、发病组、治疗组大鼠膀胱NGF蛋白含量分别为(114±3)、(70±2)、(110±2)pg/ml,RT-PCR检测mRNA表达量分别为0.183±0.004、0.032±0.139、0.130±0.165.发病组与对照组相比NGF表达下降(P＜0.05),治疗组与发病组相比NGF表达上升(P＜0.05).结论转入NGF基因的大鼠MSC能在糖尿病大鼠膀胱中存活并稳定表达.

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Objective To confirm that rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) transfected with nerve growth factor (NGF) gene in the bladder tissue of diabetic rats bladder tissues can survive and stably express NGF. Methods A diabetic rat model was constructed. The BrdU-labelled MSC transfected with NGF gene were transplanted into the diabetic rats bladder tissues. BrdUlabelled immunohistochemistry was used to observe the growth of MSC transfected with NGF gene in the diabetic rats bladder tissues. The expression of NGF mRNA and protein were checked by RT-PCR and ELISA. Results A diabetic rat model was successfully built by a single intraperitoneal injectionof STZ. The blood glucose was still high after 8 weeks. NGF gene modified MSC could be detected in the bladder of diabetic rats by BrdU-labelled immunohistochemistry. The concentration of NGF in the control group, disease group and treatment group were ( 114 ± 3), ( 70 ± 2), ( 110 ± 2) pg/ml by ELISA and mRNA quantity by RT-PCR were 0. 183±0. 004, 0. 032±0. 139, 0. 130±0. 165, respectively. Compared with the control group, the expression of NGF gene was decreased (P＜0. 05) in the incidence group. The expression of NGF gene was increased (P＜0. 05) in the treatment group compared with the disease group. Conclusions The NGF gene-modified MSC could survive in diabetic rats bladder tissues. The NGF gene in MSC could stably express in diabetic rats bladder tissues.     

曲尼司特对环孢素A诱导的人肾小管上皮细胞向间充质转变的抑制作用

Objective To study the effect of tranilast on cyclosporine A (CsA)-induced epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition in human renal tubular epithelial cells, and investigate the mechanism of its antifibrotic effect. Methods Cultured HK-2 cells were divided into four groups: (1)In the control group, cells were treated without any medicine; (2) The cell were treated with CsA (4. 2μmol/L) for 72 h; (3) The cells were treated with a combination of CsA (4. 2 μmol/L) and tranilast (100μmol/L); (4) The cells were treated with tranilast (100 μmol/L) alone for 72 h.Morphological changes of the cells were assessed by phase-contrast microscopy. The immunofluorescence and Western blotting were adopted to detect the expression of E-cadherin, α-SMA and OPN mRNA and proteins respectively. Results Tranilast could markedly ameliorate the morphological changes of HK-2 cells stimulated by CsA. The irmmunofluorescence staining revealed the expression of E-cadherin was markedly decreased in HK-2 cells stimulated with CsA for 72 as compared with the control group, while the expression of α-SMA and OPN was significantly higher in CsA group than the control group. The expression of E-cadherin in the CsA + Tranilast group was higher than the CsA group, while the expression of α-SMA and OPN in the CsA + Tranilast group was lower than the CsA group. Western blotting showed that protein expression level of E-cadherin in CsA group was dramatically lower than that in the control group (P＜0. 05), while that of α-SMA and OPN in CsA group was significantly higher than in the control group (P＜0.05). The protein expression level of E-cadherin in HK-2 cells in the CsA + Tranilast group was markedly higher than in the CsA group (P＜0.05), and that of α-SMA and OPN in CsA + Tranilast group was significantly lower than in the CsA group (P＜0. 05). Conclusion Tranilast can block the CsA-induced epithelialto-mesenchymal transition in HK-2 cells probably by suppressing the expression of OPN.     

曲尼司特对环孢素A诱导的人肾小管上皮细胞向间充质转变的抑制作用

Objective To study the effect of tranilast on cyclosporine A (CsA)-induced epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition in human renal tubular epithelial cells, and investigate the mechanism of its antifibrotic effect. Methods Cultured HK-2 cells were divided into four groups: (1)In the control group, cells were treated without any medicine; (2) The cell were treated with CsA (4. 2μmol/L) for 72 h; (3) The cells were treated with a combination of CsA (4. 2 μmol/L) and tranilast (100μmol/L); (4) The cells were treated with tranilast (100 μmol/L) alone for 72 h.Morphological changes of the cells were assessed by phase-contrast microscopy. The immunofluorescence and Western blotting were adopted to detect the expression of E-cadherin, α-SMA and OPN mRNA and proteins respectively. Results Tranilast could markedly ameliorate the morphological changes of HK-2 cells stimulated by CsA. The irmmunofluorescence staining revealed the expression of E-cadherin was markedly decreased in HK-2 cells stimulated with CsA for 72 as compared with the control group, while the expression of α-SMA and OPN was significantly higher in CsA group than the control group. The expression of E-cadherin in the CsA + Tranilast group was higher than the CsA group, while the expression of α-SMA and OPN in the CsA + Tranilast group was lower than the CsA group. Western blotting showed that protein expression level of E-cadherin in CsA group was dramatically lower than that in the control group (P＜0. 05), while that of α-SMA and OPN in CsA group was significantly higher than in the control group (P＜0.05). The protein expression level of E-cadherin in HK-2 cells in the CsA + Tranilast group was markedly higher than in the CsA group (P＜0.05), and that of α-SMA and OPN in CsA + Tranilast group was significantly lower than in the CsA group (P＜0. 05). Conclusion Tranilast can block the CsA-induced epithelialto-mesenchymal transition in HK-2 cells probably by suppressing the expression of OPN.     

曲尼司特对环孢素A诱导的人肾小管上皮细胞向间充质转变的抑制作用

Objective To study the effect of tranilast on cyclosporine A (CsA)-induced epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition in human renal tubular epithelial cells, and investigate the mechanism of its antifibrotic effect. Methods Cultured HK-2 cells were divided into four groups: (1)In the control group, cells were treated without any medicine; (2) The cell were treated with CsA (4. 2μmol/L) for 72 h; (3) The cells were treated with a combination of CsA (4. 2 μmol/L) and tranilast (100μmol/L); (4) The cells were treated with tranilast (100 μmol/L) alone for 72 h.Morphological changes of the cells were assessed by phase-contrast microscopy. The immunofluorescence and Western blotting were adopted to detect the expression of E-cadherin, α-SMA and OPN mRNA and proteins respectively. Results Tranilast could markedly ameliorate the morphological changes of HK-2 cells stimulated by CsA. The irmmunofluorescence staining revealed the expression of E-cadherin was markedly decreased in HK-2 cells stimulated with CsA for 72 as compared with the control group, while the expression of α-SMA and OPN was significantly higher in CsA group than the control group. The expression of E-cadherin in the CsA + Tranilast group was higher than the CsA group, while the expression of α-SMA and OPN in the CsA + Tranilast group was lower than the CsA group. Western blotting showed that protein expression level of E-cadherin in CsA group was dramatically lower than that in the control group (P＜0. 05), while that of α-SMA and OPN in CsA group was significantly higher than in the control group (P＜0.05). The protein expression level of E-cadherin in HK-2 cells in the CsA + Tranilast group was markedly higher than in the CsA group (P＜0.05), and that of α-SMA and OPN in CsA + Tranilast group was significantly lower than in the CsA group (P＜0. 05). Conclusion Tranilast can block the CsA-induced epithelialto-mesenchymal transition in HK-2 cells probably by suppressing the expression of OPN.     

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。     

氧化应激介导糖尿病大鼠肾小管上皮细胞转分化及普罗布考的干预作用

目的 研究氧化应激在糖尿病肾病（DN）大鼠肾小管上皮细胞转分化中的作用,探讨抗氧化剂普罗布考对大鼠DN的肾脏保护作用。 方法 30只雄性SD大鼠随机分为正常对照组、DN组和普罗布考干预组（1％普罗布考饮食）,每组10只。分别于第3周、第8周及第12周检测24 h尿蛋白（UTP）;12周末检测各组大鼠血糖、血脂（胆固醇、三酰甘油）、Scr、肌酐清除率（Ccr）、肾脏组织匀浆液丙二醛（MDA）含量及谷胱甘肽过氧化物酶（GSH-Px）活性。肾组织病理切片行 HE和Masson染色;采用免疫组化和Western印迹检测肾组织核转录因子Sp1、α平滑肌肌动蛋白（α-SMA）及E钙黏蛋白（E-cadherin）表达。 结果 与正常对照组比较,DN组血糖、Scr、肾组织匀浆MDA和24 h UTP水平显著增高（均P < 0.01）,Ccr显著降低（P < 0.01）;肾组织肾小管损伤分数、α-SMA和 Sp1蛋白表达水平明显增高（均P < 0.01）;肾组织E-cadherin蛋白表达明显下调。肾组织MDA含量分别与α-SMA及Sp1蛋白表达呈正相关（r ＝ 0.896,P < 0.01;r ＝ 0.862,P < 0.01）,与E-cadherin蛋白表达呈负相关（r = -0.673, P < 0.01）。普罗布考干预组Scr、24 h UTP、肾组织MDA、肾小管损伤分数及肾组织α-SMA、 Sp1蛋白表达水平较DN组均明显降低（均P < 0.01）;Ccr和肾组织E-cadherin蛋白表达水平较DN组均明显增加（均P < 0.01）。 结论 氧化应激在DN大鼠肾小管上皮细胞转分化中起重要作用。普罗布考可能通过抗氧化、下调肾组织Sp1蛋白表达及抑制肾小管上皮细胞转分化延缓DN大鼠肾脏病变进展。     

Numb基因在大鼠肾小管上皮细胞转分化过程中的作用

目的 探讨Numb在大鼠肾小管上皮细胞转分化过程中的作用。 方法 重组人转化生长因子β1（TGF-β1）刺激大鼠近端肾小管上皮细胞(NRK52E细胞),不同浓度TGF-β1 （0、1、5、10、15、20 μg/L）作用48 h与TGF-β1 10 μg/L作用不同时间(0、24、48、72 h)后,采用RT-PCR、Western印迹和免疫荧光染色分别检测NRK52E细胞内E钙黏蛋白(E-cadherin)、α平滑肌肌动蛋白（α-SMA）和Numb 的表达。采用RNA干扰技术下调Numb表达,Western印迹观察改变Numb水平对E-cadherin、α-SMA蛋白水平的影响。 结果 TGF-β1以剂量及时间依赖的方式诱导NRK52E细胞E-cadherin 蛋白表达下调,α-SMA 蛋白表达增高。Numb蛋白的表达随TGF-β1浓度的增加而增高,在5、10、15和20 μg/L时分别为0 μg/L时的1.33倍（P = 0.024)、1.39倍（P = 0.035）、1.45倍（P = 0.025）和1.51倍（P = 0.000)。而Numb蛋白和mRNA的表达亦随TGF-β1作用时间的延长而增高,作用24 h、48 h、72 h,Numb蛋白分别为0 h的1.48倍（P = 0.046)、1.54倍（P = 0.011）、1.79倍（P = 0.028）,Numb mRNA分别为0 h的1.56倍（P = 0.012)、1.82倍（P = 0.008）、1.82倍（P = 0.002）;同时Numb的分布也发生了改变,大量聚集在胞质中。下调Numb表达可以显著抑制TGF-β1诱导的α-SMA表达上调（为Numb表达正常时的18.1%,P = 0.004）、E-cadherin表达下调（为Numb表达正常时的2.19倍,P = 0.004）。 结论 Numb可以促进肾小管上皮细胞发生转分化。     

Role of CIP4 in high glucose induced epithelial--mesenchymal transition of rat peritoneal mesothelial cells

Abstract

Background: Peritoneal mesothelial cell (PMC) plays a key role in the process of peritoneal fibrosis. Epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT) of PMCs is an important mechanism of peritoneal fibrosis. Prolonged exposure to peritoneal dialysis fluid containing a high concentration of glucose may lead to EMT of PMCs. Cdc42-interacting protein-4 (CIP4) is a critical regulator of cell skeleton and downstream effector of Cdc42 and participates in EMT of tubular epithelial cells. In the present study, we investigate the possible role of CIP4 in EMT of PMC under high glucose (HG) condition in vitro and further explore the potential therapeutic point for peritoneal fibrosis. Methods: Rat peritoneal mesothelial cells (RPMCs) were isolated from the peritonea of rats by enzymatic digestion. Under HG conditions (1.5%, 2.5% and 4.25%), E-cadherin, α-SMA and CIP4 expression were assessed by Western blot. Effect of CIP4-siRNA and pcDNA3.1-CIP4 transfection on E-cadherin, α-SMA and CIP4 expression were also assessed respectively under 2.5% HG concentration. Cells were pretreated for 24?h with PI3K/Akt signaling inhibitor perifosine and effect of perifosine on CIP4 expression were detected by Western blot. Results: EMT induction by HG was confirmed by the prevalence of morphological changes, loss of E-cadherin, increase in α-SMA expression. CIP4-siRNA transfection can reverse EMT of RPMCs. Over-expression of CIP4 promoted characteristics similar to those commonly observed in EMT. Furthermore, the increased CIP4 in response to HG was efficiently inhibited by perifosine. Conclusion: This study shows that CIP4 promotes high glucose-induced EMT through PI3K-Akt signaling pathway in RPMCs.     

Klotho mitigates cyclosporine A (CsA)-induced epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT) and renal fibrosis in rats

Purpose

Klotho deficiency is implicated in various kidney diseases, including renal fibrosis. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Klotho administration on epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT) and renal fibrosis induced by cyclosporine A (CsA) in rats.

Methods

CsA-induced renal fibrosis was established by oral administration of CsA (30 mg/kg) to rats on a low-salt diet for 28 days. Klotho was administered to rats by intraperitoneal injection. Renal pathological changes were evaluated by hematoxylin and eosin and Masson’s trichrome staining. The EMT response was assessed by measuring the level of TGF-β1, E-cadherin and α-SMA by immunohistochemistry and Western blot.

Results

Administration of CsA for 28 days induced renal damage, decreased Klotho expression and activated the EMT response (demonstrated as increased TGF-β1 and α-SMA expression accompanied by decreased in E-cadherin expression). Treatment with Klotho significantly ameliorated pathological lesions of the kidney by modulating the expression of EMT-associated proteins in the kidney.

Conclusions

Klotho inhibits CsA-induced EMT and renal fibrosis in rats. Klotho may serve as a therapeutic agent to minimize CsA-induced renal fibrosis.

     

血管内皮生长因子C参与肾间质纤维化的进程

目的探讨血管内皮生长因子C（VEGF-C）在大鼠。肾小管上皮细胞向间充质细胞转化（EMT）过程中的变化及其作用通路,并利用动物模型研究血管紧张素Ⅱ受体拮抗剂替米沙坦对VEGF-C的影响,从而探讨VEGF-C在肾间质纤维化中的作用。方法体外培养大鼠肾小管上皮细胞（NRK52E）,用转化生长因子B1（TGF-β1）孵育不同时间,观察其对VEGF-C、上皮型钙黏蛋白（E-cadherin）、波形蛋白（vimentin）、磷酸化AKT（P-AKT）等表达的影响,并在TGF-131作用同时加入PBK抑制剂Wortmannin,观察上述指标的变化;用单侧输尿管结扎术（UUO）制作SD大鼠肾间质纤维化模型,将21只大鼠随机分为假手术组、模型组和替米沙坦治疗组,每组7只。2周后,用免疫组织化学法检测α平滑肌肌动蛋白（mSMA）及VEGF-C在肾组织的分布,用RT-PCR和Westernblot—ring法检测其mRNA和蛋白表达。结果TGF-β1促进EMT的同时促进VEGF-C的表达增加。加入Wortmannin后EMT被抑制,同时VEGF-C的表达减低。动物模型组α-SMA和VEGF-C表达较假手术组高,替米沙坦治疗组α-SMA和VEGF-C表达较模型组低。结论TGF-β1可通过P13K—AKT通路促进VEGF-C的表达,VEGF-C与α-SMA的变化有同步性,提示VEGF-C可能参与肾间质纤维化的进程。     

上调Smad7表达对腹膜纤维化大鼠腹膜间皮细胞转分化的影响

目的探讨上调TGF-β抑制性信号蛋白Smad7表达对大鼠腹膜纤维化模型腹膜间皮细胞转分化的影响。方法30只160～170 g SD雄性大鼠.随机分为4组：正常对照组（n=6）;腹膜纤维化模型组（n=12）：予腹腔注射4.25%腹膜透析液与脂多糖;空载体组（n=6）：模型成功后转染pTRE与pEFpurop-Tet-on质粒;Smad7治疗组（n=6）：模型成功后转染pTRE- m2 Smad7与pEFpurop-Tet-on质粒。第14、28天杀检大鼠,取脏层腹膜组织,用RT-PCR方法检测TGF-B1、α-SMA、E-钙黏蛋白（E-cadherin）基因的表达;用Western杂交或间接免疫荧光的方法检测TGF-β1、Smad7、磷酸化（p）-Smad2/3、α-SMA、E-cadherin的表达。结果与正常对照组比较,模型组TGF-β1、p-Smad2/3及α-SMA的表达显著上调（p〈0.01）;E-cadherin的表达显著下调（P〈0.01）。与模型组、空载体组比较,Smad7治疗组p-Smad2/3及α-SMA表达水平显著下调（P〈0.01）;E-cadherin的表达显著上调,但仍低于正常对照组（P〈0.05）。结论Smad7可通过抑制受体调控信号蛋白Smad2/3的活化,阻止高糖透析液及脂多糖介导的腹膜间皮细胞转分化,从而防止腹膜纤维化的发生和发展。     

热休克蛋白72肽结合区对肾小管上皮间质转分化的影响

目的 探讨热休克蛋白72肽结合区在肾小管上皮间质转分化(EMT)过程中的作用和可能机制.方法 应用质粒转染方法分别诱导热休克蛋白72(HSP72)野生型、肽结合区缺失型(HSP72-△PBD)和肽结合区(PBD)的表达.用转化生长因子β1(TGF-β1)刺激大鼠肾小管上皮细胞(NRK-52E)48 h,Western印迹和免疫荧光染色检测细胞E-钙黏蛋白(cadherin),α-平滑肌肌动蛋白(SMA),HSP72和Smad3/磷酸化(p)-Smad3蛋白表达.结果 TGF-β1(10 μg/L)刺激NRK-52E细胞48 h后上调α-SMA和下调E-cadherin蛋白表达水平.Western印迹及细胞免疫荧光显示,过表达HSP72和PBD能明显减轻TGF-β1诱导的NRK-52E细胞E-cadherin蛋白表达下调和α-SMA蛋白表达上调,而过表达HSP72-△PBD不能改变上述蛋白的表达.此外,过表达HSP72和PBD显著抑制Smad3的磷酸化.结论 HSP72抑制Smad3活化和EMT的发生可能与PBD的功能有关.     

JNK对转化生长因子β1所致大鼠腹膜间皮细胞转分化的调控作用

目的 探讨c-Jun 氨基末端激酶(JNK)在转化生长因子β1(TGF-β1)诱导大鼠腹膜间皮细胞（RPMC）转分化中的调控作用。 方法 采用腹腔注射胰蛋白酶法分离培养RPMC，取第2代腹腔间皮细胞用于实验研究。观察TGF-β1对α平滑肌肌动蛋白(α-SMA)、Ⅰ型胶原(ColⅠ)、E钙黏蛋白(E-cadherin)以及磷酸化(p)JNK表达的影响；应用JNK特异性抑制剂SP600125预处理细胞后，观察其对TGF-β1所致上述作用的影响。RT-PCR法检测α-SMA、ColⅠ及E-cadherin mRNA表达；Western印迹法检测α-SMA、ColⅠ、E-cadherin及p-JNK蛋白表达；间接免疫荧光检测α-SMA在细胞内的表达和分布。 结果 TGF-β1刺激RPMC能导致α-SMA、ColⅠ蛋白表达上调，E-cadherin蛋白表达下调，呈时间依赖性。TGF-β1刺激RPMC 5 min出现p-JNK表达上调，10 min达高峰(P < 0.01)。SP600125能够抑制JNK的磷酸化(P < 0.05)，也能抑制TGF-β1诱导的α-SMA、ColⅠmRNA和蛋白的高表达以及E-cadherin表达的下调 (均P < 0.05)。间接免疫荧光结果显示，TGF-β1刺激RPMC 48 h，胞内α-SMA表达明显增多，SP600125能有效抑制其高表达。 结论 JNK在TGF-β1诱导大鼠腹膜间皮细胞转分化中具有重要的调控作用，JNK特异性抑制剂的应用可能为临床防治腹膜纤维化提供新的途径。     

大鼠慢性同种移植肾病肾组织中Smad7的表达及意义

目的研究大鼠慢性同种移植肾病肾组织中Smad7的表达及意义。方法制作原位肾移植大鼠模型，分别于4周、8周、12周、16周及24周处死大鼠，检测24h尿蛋白定量、肾功能；移植肾组织标本切片行光镜检测；免疫组织化学与免疫印迹、逆转录-多聚酶链反应方法检测肾组织中Smad7蛋白、Smad7mRNA的表达；免疫印迹方法检测肾组织p-smad2／3蛋白的表达水平，逆转录-多聚酶链反应方法检测肾组织转化生长因子-81mRNA的表达。结果移植组大鼠尿蛋白定量、血清肌酐水平于移植后16周时显著增高，24周时更为显著。Smad7蛋白在移植组逐渐降低，24周时降至最低，为对照组的15％。Smad7mRNA在移植后4周即升高，随着移植时间逐渐延长，24周时为对照组的2．73倍（P〈0．01）；p-smad2／3在移植后随疾病进展逐渐升高，24周时达高峰。免疫组织化学结果显示Smad7主要表达在小管间质。相关分析显示，肾移植大鼠Smad7蛋白表达水平与24h尿蛋白定量、血清肌酐水平、肾间质纤维化程度呈负相关（P〈0．05，P〈O．01）。结论Smad7蛋白表达下调在慢性同种移植肾病发病机制中起重要作用。