糖尿病心肌组织中NOS的改变与糖尿病心肌病关系探讨

目的探讨实验性糖尿病(DM)大鼠模型心肌组织中一氧化氮(NO)浓度和一氧化氮合酶(NOS)活性改变在DM心肌病发生和发展中的作用.方法SD大鼠一次注射链脲佐菌素(STZ)建立DM模型,成模后36只DM大鼠分批每两周检测空腹血糖和NO浓度,2、6、10周时进行心肌组织NOS活性检测.结果(1)DM大鼠血清中NO的浓度与对照组相比显著升高(P＜0.01),并随着血糖浓度的升高及时间的延长而升高.(2)DM组大鼠心肌组织NO浓度和NOS的活性均较对照组明显升高(P＜0.05).结论高血糖状态激活了心肌组织中的NOS,使心肌组织中NO过度增加,加上血液中过度升高的NO,损伤了心肌细胞的结构及其功能,可能是DM心肌病产生的重要机制之一.     

Effects of nitric oxide synthase inhibitors and melatonin on the hyperglycemic response to streptozotocin in rats

Recent studies evidence that peroxynitrite is spontaneously formed when nitric oxide (NO) and superoxide coexist and suggest that it is likely to be involved in the destruction of the pancreatic beta cells. We examined whether drugs that inhibit nitric oxide synthase (NOS) or scavenge peroxynitrite could abrogate STZ-induced hyperglycemia in rats. Blood glucose levels were measured before (0 h) and 24, 48, and 72 h following intraperitoneal administration of 60 mg/kg streptozotocin (STZ). The levels of blood sugar in STZ-treated control animals were significantly elevated at all time points of observation with a peak increase at 48 h. The hyperglycemic response of STZ was found to be significantly reduced in animals pretreated with aminoguanidine (50 mg/kg i.p.), an inducible isoform-selective NOS (iNOS) inhibitor with antioxidant property, and by melatonin (6 mg/kg i.p.), an antioxidant that also prevents peroxynitrite formation but not by Nw-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME, 10 mg/kg i.p.), and 7-nitroindazole (7-NI, 50 mg/kg i.p.), the constitutive inhibitors of endothelial and neuronal NOS, respectively. These findings indicate the possible participation of iNOS-derived NO as well as oxygen free radicals in STZ-induced pancreatic beta cell destruction and compounds that act as scavengers of peroxynitrite may offer protection against such a damage.     

Administration of Folium mori extract decreases nitric oxide synthase expression in the hypothalamus of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats

Folium mori, the leaves of Morus alba L., has traditionally been used for the treatment of diabetic hyperglycemia. It has been shown to induce enhanced NOS expression in the hypothalamus of rats with streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetes. In the present study, the effect of Folium mori on the expression of nitric oxide synthase (NOS) in the hypothalamus of STZ-induced diabetic rats was investigated via nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate-diaphorase (NADPH-d) histochemistry. Enhanced NAPDH-d expression was detected in the paraventricular nucleus, ventromedial hypothalamic nucleus, and lateral hypothalamic area of the hypothalamus in the STZ-induced diabetes group. Administration of the aqueous extract of Folium mori to rats with STZ-induced diabetes resulted in decreased NADPH-d positivity. These results suggest that Folium mori treatment is effective in curbing the desire for food under diabetic conditions via modulation of NO expression in the hypothalamus.     

贝那普利和维生素E对糖尿病肾病大鼠氧化应激的影响

目的:观察贝那普利及维生素E对糖尿病肾病(DN)大鼠肾脏一氧化氮合成酶(NOS)活性、一氧化氮(NO),超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)、丙二醛(MDA)含量及血清总抗氧化能力的影响,探讨两者在DN中的可能作用机制。方法:注射链佐脲菌素制作DN模型,分为4组,A组:正常对照组;B组:糖尿病肾痛模型组;C组:贝那普利治疗组;D组:贝那普利 维生素E治疗组。于第12周检测24h尿蛋白定量(TP)、血清胱蛋白酶抑制剂C(Cys C)、糖化血红蛋白(HbAlc),血清总抗氧化能力,肾组织NOS、NO、SOD、MDA含量。结果:与A组相比,B组TP、CysC、HbAlc、肾组织血糖、MDA明显升高(P<0.01),而血清总抗氧化能力,肾组织NO、NOS、SOD明显降低(P<0.01)。与B组相比,C组TP、CysC、HbAlc、肾组织血糖显著降低(P<0.01),MDA亦下降(P<0.05),而总抗氧化能力增强(P<0.05),SOD升高(P<0.01)。与C组相比,D组TP、肾组织血糖下降更加显著(P<0.01),MDA下降(P<0.05),而NO、NOS、SOD明显升高(P<0.05或P<0.01),总抗氧化能力增强(P<0.05)。结论:贝那普利能降低TP、HbAlc、肾组织血糖、MDA,增加NO、NOS、SOD,维生素E可增加血清总抗氧化能力,清除自由基而有肾保护作用。两者对治疗DN氧化应激有协同作用。     

Effects of melatonin on plasma S-nitrosoglutathione and glutathione in streptozotocin-treated rats

The aim of this study was to determine the effects of streptozotocin-induced diabetes on plasma reduced glutathione (GSH) and S-nitrosoglutathione (GSNO) levels. Further, the study investigated whether an antioxidant, pineal hormone melatonin, could protect against STZ-induced effects. STZ significantly decreased plasma GSH but increased the levels of plasma GSNO. Daily supplementation with melatonin restored plasma thiol to control values. Data suggest that STZ-induced hyperglycemia and compounds that act as scavengers of free radicals and peroxynitrite like melatonin may exert protection against STZ-induced toxicity.     

Nitric oxide synthase-mediated alteration of intestinal P-glycoprotein under hyperglycemic stress

P-glycoprotein (P-gp), one of the important drug-efflux pumps, is known to be affected by pathological conditions such as inflammation or infection. Recently, it is reported that high glucose or hyperglycemia can alter P-gp expression levels at the blood-brain barrier or in kidney, although the details are still unknown. Here, we analyzed the alteration of intestinal P-gp expression and function in the development of diabetes and elucidated the mechanisms. Type 1 diabetes was induced in male ddY mice by an i.p. injection of streptozotocin (STZ) (230 mg/kg). We analyzed ileal P-gp expression and drug efflux activity using western blot analysis and an in situ closed loop method, respectively. Additionally, we analyzed ileal nitric oxide synthase (NOS) activity using colorimetric method. A significant reduction of P-gp expression level in ileum was found on day 9 after STZ administration. In contrast, a remarkable decrease in drug efflux activity was observed on days 3 and 9. Interestingly, NOS activity in ilea was significantly increased on day 9. The decrease of P-gp expression levels observed on day 9 was completely suppressed by L-NG-nitroarginine methyl ester (L-NAME), a broad range NOS inhibitor, or aminoguanidine, a specific inducible NOS (iNOS) inhibitor. In addition, P-gp expression level in ileum was significantly decreased by administration of NOR5, a NO donor. These results indicate the possibility that NO, produced by iNOS in the ileum, is involved in the alteration of ileal P-gp expression and function under STZ-induced diabetic conditions.     

NO和iNOS在大鼠糖尿病早期肾脏中的变化

目的:观察糖尿病大鼠早期肾脏中一氧化氮(Nitric oxide,NO)含量和诱导型一氧化氮合酶(Inducible nitric oxide syn-thase,iNOS)活性变化,探讨NO/iNOS在糖尿病早期肾脏损害中的作用机制。方法:取成年健康SD大鼠60只,随机分成糖尿病组(DM组)和正常对照组(NC组),每组30只。DM组大鼠采用一次性腹腔内注射STZ制造糖尿病大鼠模型,成模后和NC组分别于第1、2、4周麻醉取左肾,用硝酸还原酶法和吸光光度法测定肾组织中NO含量、一氧化氮合酶(nitric oxide synthase,NOS)和iNOS活性。所有数据用SPSS11.5统计软件进行统计学处理。结果:①DM组大鼠肾组织中NO含量、NOS和iNOS活性分别较同批NC组有显著性差异(P<0.05);②各组大鼠中NO含量与NOS活性、iNOS活性呈正相关。结论:糖尿病大鼠早期肾脏中iNOS活性增强,催化生成的NO在糖尿病早期肾脏损害中发挥重要作用。     

缬沙坦对2型糖尿病大鼠心肌病变的防治作用

目的　观察 2型糖尿病大鼠心肌病变时一氧化氮(NO)、一氧化氮合酶 (NOS)基因表达的变化及缬沙坦对心肌病变的防治作用。方法　采用高能量饮食加小剂量腹腔注射链脲佐菌素 (STZ)的方法 ,建立 2型糖尿病大鼠模型。缬沙坦连续灌胃 8wk。观察注射STZ 12wk和 2 0wk后大鼠的心功能、心脏重量指数、心肌和血浆中NO含量、心肌中eNOSmRNA和iNOSmRNA表达情况。结果　从注射STZ后的 12wk到 2 0wk ,2型糖尿病组大鼠左心室收缩和舒张功能进行性减退 ,心脏重量指数增加 ;心肌和血浆中NO水平于注射STZ 12wk时上升 ,2 0wk时下降 ;心肌iNOSmR NA的表达在 12wk和 2 0wk时均明显增加 ,eNOSmRNA的表达在 12wk时无明显改变 ,在 2 0wk时则明显减少 ;缬沙坦能使上述异常显著减轻。结论　NO及NOSmRNA基因表达的异常改变可能参与了 2型糖尿病心肌病变发生发展的过程 ;缬沙坦对 2型糖尿病心肌病具有一定防治作用。     

糖肾方对 2 型糖尿病大鼠肝脏氧化应激水平及病理改变的影响

目的 观察糖肾方对 2 型糖尿病大鼠肝脏氧化应激水平及病理改变的影响, 并探讨其可能的机制。方法 采用高脂饲料喂养和小剂量链脲佐菌素(STZ)腹腔内注射方法, 建立 2 型糖尿病合并非酒精性脂肪肝动物模型。将造模成功的大鼠随机分为正常组、 模型组、 糖肾方组和二甲双胍组, 比较各组大鼠血清丙氨酸转氨酶(ALT)、 天冬氨酸转氨酶(AST)、 三酰甘油 （TG）、 总胆固醇 （CHO） 和低密度脂蛋白胆固醇 （LDL-C） 水平, 肝组织超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)、 过氧化氢酶(CAT)、 维生素 E （VE）、 一氧化氮 （NO） 和一氧化氮合酶 （NOS） 水平, 并在光镜下观察各组大鼠肝组织病理形态学改变。结果 与模型组相比, 二甲双胍组和糖肾方组大鼠表现状态较好, 毛色较光泽, 粪便成形; 二甲双胍组和糖肾方组大鼠的肝脏质量和肝脏质量指数较模型组明显下降, 2 组大鼠血清 ALT、 AST、 TG、 CHO、 LDL-C 水平显著降低。与模型组相比, 糖肾方组大鼠肝组织匀浆中 SOD、 CAT、 VE 水平明显升高, NO、 NOS 水平减低; 二甲双胍组大鼠肝组织匀浆中 SOD、 CAT 水平明显升高, NO、 NOS 水平减低。HE 染色显示二甲双胍组和糖肾方组较模型组大鼠肝细胞脂肪变性明显减少, 肝细胞排列基本规则。结论糖肾方可改善 2 型糖尿病大鼠肝功能, 降低血脂水平, 减轻肝脏脂质沉积, 其作用机制可能与其清除脂质过氧化物, 改善肝组织氧化应激水平有关。     

Mitochondrial nitric oxide synthase, mitochondrial brain dysfunction in aging, and mitochondria-targeted antioxidants

This paper reviews the current ideas on nitric oxide (NO) physiology in brain and other mammalian organs and on the subcellular distribution of nitric oxide synthases (NOS) emphasizing on the evidence of a mitochondrial NOS isoform (mtNOS) that exhibits a mean activity of 0.86+/-0.09 nmol NO/minxmg protein in 13 mouse and rat organs. Mammalian brain aging is associated with mitochondrial dysfunction, determined as decreased electron transfer and enzymatic activities and as an increased content of phospholipid oxidation products and of protein oxidation/nitration products. Brain mtNOS is the most decreased enzymatic activity upon aging; decreased levels of NO are interpreted as the cause of decreased mitochondrial biogenesis in aged brain. The beneficial effect of high doses of vitamin E on mice survival and neurological function are related to its effect as antioxidant in brain mitochondria and to the preservation of mtNOS activity. Mitochondria-targeted antioxidants, phosphonium cation derivatives and antioxidant tetrapeptides, are reviewed in terms of structures and biological effects.     

氨基胍对糖尿病大鼠肾损害的治疗作用

目的通过探讨氨基胍（AG）对早期糖尿病（DM）大鼠一氧化氮（NO）、一氧化氮合酶（ni-tric oxi desynthase,NOS）活性及24h尿蛋白排泄量（24hUPE）的影响,了解氨基胍对糖尿病肾病的治疗作用。方法健康清洁级Wistar大鼠40只,检测24hUPE、血清NO水平、总一氧化氮合酶（total nitric oxide synthase,tNOS）和诱导型一氧化氮合酶（inducible nitric oxide synthase,iNOS）及结构型一氧化氮合酶（constructive nitric oxide synthase,cNOS）活性等5项指标后,用链脲佐菌素（Streptozotocin,STZ）60mg/kg制备成糖尿病大鼠模型,将糖尿病鼠随机分为糖尿病对照组、氨基胍组（AG组）。于8周末时再检测大鼠的上述5项指标并进行统计分析。结果①与造模前比较,DM对照组在8周末时24hUPE、NO和iNOS升高（P〈0.01,P〈0.05）;AG组24hUPE增加（P〈0.01）,tNOS、iNOS、cNOS降低（P〈0.01,P〈0.05）。②与DM对照组比较,8周末时AG组5项指标均下降（P〈0.05）。结论在糖尿病肾病（DN）的发展进程中,早期阶段应用AG可通过降低血NOS活性、NO生成量及其他机制,使24hUPE减少,减轻肾脏的损害。     

Combined treatment with naringin and vitamin C ameliorates streptozotocin-induced diabetes in male Wistar rats

Diet and nutrition have substantial impact on reducing the incidence of diabetes mellitus, where oxidative stress is an important etiopathological factor. The combined protective role of low dose of naringin (15 mg kg(-1)) and vitamin C (25 mg kg(-1)) and high dose of naringin (30 mg kg(-1)) and vitamin C (50 mg kg(-1)) on streptozotocin (STZ)-induced toxicity was studied in male Wistar rats. To induce type II diabetes mellitus, rats were injected with STZ intraperitoneally at a dose of 45 mg kg(-1) body weight. STZ-induced diabetic rats showed significant increase in blood glucose, water intake, food intake and glycated hemoglobin and significant decrease in plasma insulin, total hemoglobin, body weight and liver glycogen. Diabetic rats also showed significant decrease in the activity of hexokinase and significant increase in the activities of glucose-6-phosphatase and fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase in liver and kidney. The levels of plasma thiobarbituric acid reactive substances, lipid hydroperoxides and vitamin E were elevated while the level of reduced glutathione was decreased in diabetic rats. Glycoprotein components such as hexose, hexosamine, fucose and sialic acid were increased in plasma, liver and kidney of diabetic rats. Oral administration of high doses of naringin (30 mg kg(-1)) and vitamin C (50 mg kg(-1)) to diabetic rats for a period of 21 days normalized all the above-mentioned biochemical parameters. The effect exerted by naringin (30 mg kg(-1)) and vitamin C (50 mg kg(-1)) was similar to the effect exerted by insulin (6 units kg(-1)). Thus, our study shows the antihyperglycemic and antioxidant effects of naringin and vitamin C in STZ-induced type II diabetes mellitus in rats.     

Melatonin administration affects plasma total sialic acid and lipid peroxidation levels in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats

Administration of streptozotocin (STZ) was used to induce diabetes, as the mechanism involved is believed associated with generation of free radicals. Supplementation with antioxidant molecules such as melatonin may serve as a protection against diabetes. The aim of this study was to determine whether the STZ-induced effects on plasma thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances (TBARS, a marker of lipid peroxidation) and total sialic acid levels could be blocked by melatonin. STZ significantly increased the plasma levels of sialic acid and TBARS. Treatment with melatonin markedly reduced the STZ-induced effects on plasma sialic acid and TBARS and was associated with restoration of hyperglycemia to control blood glucose levels. These data suggest that melatonin protects against oxidative damage, and daily supplementation with melatonin may be beneficial for diabetics.     

MELATONIN ADMINISTRATION AFFECTS PLASMA TOTAL SIALIC ACID AND LIPID PEROXIDATION LEVELS IN STREPTOZOTOCIN INDUCED DIABETIC RATS

Administration of streptozotocin (STZ) was used to induce diabetes, as the mechanism involved is believed associated with generation of free radicals. Supplementation with antioxidant molecules such as melatonin may serve as a protection against diabetes. The aim of this study was to determine whether the STZ-induced effects on plasma thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances (TBARS, a marker of lipid peroxidation) and total sialic acid levels could be blocked by melatonin. STZ significantly increased the plasma levels of sialic acid and TBARS. Treatment with melatonin markedly reduced the STZ-induced effects on plasma sialic acid and TBARS and was associated with restoration of hyperglycemia to control blood glucose levels. These data suggest that melatonin protects against oxidative damage, and daily supplementation with melatonin may be beneficial for diabetics.     

Immobilization stress causes extra-cellular oxidant-antioxidant imbalance in rats: restoration by L-NAME and vitamin E.

Stress has been shown to be associated with altered homeostasis that may lead to oxidant-antioxidant imbalance. Non-enzymatic antioxidants are important regulators of reactive oxygen species produced in extra-cellular milieu and represent the first line of defense against them. Extra-cellular non-enzymatic antioxidants may be disturbed by the production of superoxide and nitric oxide and this has not been studied in stressful situation previously. In the present study, effects of immobilization stress (IS), both acute (IS x 1) and repeated (IS x 7) were assessed on extra-cellular total antioxidant capacity measured as plasma ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) and protein sulfhydryls, and oxidative stress measured as leukocyte superoxide generation, plasma nitric oxide production (total nitrates and nitrites, NOx) and lipid peroxides in rats. Effects of pretreatment with nitric oxide synthase (NOS) inhibitors and vitamin E were also studied on these biochemical parameters. The results showed that both IS x 1 and IS x 7 resulted in extra-cellular oxidant-antioxidant imbalance as oxidant generation was increased and non-enzymatic antioxidants were depleted. Pretreatment either with NOS inhibitors or vitamin E restored stress-induced extracellular oxidant-antioxidant imbalance implying their potential role as antioxidants. Our data suggest that there is extra-cellular oxidant-antioxidant imbalance in the stressed rats, with greater magnitude of severity in repeated stress paradigm. Augmentation of antioxidant defenses might be beneficial in long-term stress.     

Effect of cyclooxygenase and nitric oxide synthase inhibitors on streptozotocin-induced hyperalgesia in rats

We examined a possible involvement of cyclooxygenase (COX) and nitric oxide synthase (NOS) products in hyperalgesia occurring during streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetes. Indomethacin and celecoxib were used as relatively selective inhibitors of COX-1 and COX-2, respectively. NOS inhibitors included: non-specific inhibitor N(G)-nitro-L-arginine and L-N(6)-(1-iminoethyl)lysine preferentially acting on inducible NOS (iNOS) as well as 7-nitroindazole relatively specific inhibitor neuronal NOS (nNOS). The above-mentioned agents, except 7-nitroindazole, suppressed hyperalgesia occurring after administration of STZ. The results of the study suggest participation of COX-1, COX-2 and iNOS, but not nNOS, in transmission of pain stimuli in STZ-induced diabetic hyperalgesia.     

New 1,4‐Dihydropyridines Down‐regulate Nitric Oxide in Animals with Streptozotocin‐induced Diabetes Mellitus and Protect Deoxyribonucleic Acid against Peroxynitrite Action

Diabetes mellitus (DM) and its complications cause numerous health and social problems throughout the world. Pathogenic actions of nitric oxide (NO) are responsible to a large extent for development of complications of DM. Search for compounds regulating NO production in patients with DM is thus important for the development of pharmacological drugs. Dihydropyridines (1,4‐DHPs) are prospective compounds from this point of view. The goals of this study were to study the in vivo effects of new DHPs on NO and reactive nitrogen and oxygen species production in a streptozotocin (STZ)‐induced model of DM in rats and to study their ability to protect DNA against nocive action of peroxynitrite. STZ‐induced diabetes caused an increase in NO production in the liver, kidneys, blood and muscles, but a decrease in NO in adipose tissue of STZ‐treated animals. Cerebrocrast treatment was followed by normalization of NO production in the liver, kidneys and blood. Two other DHPs, etaftorone and fenoftorone, were effective in decreasing NO production in kidneys, blood and muscles of diabetic animals. Furthermore, inhibitors of nitric oxide synthase (NOS) and an inhibitor of xanthine oxidoreductase (XOR) decreased NO production in kidneys of diabetic animals. Treatment with etaftorone decreased expression of inducible NOS and XOR in kidneys, whereas it increased the expression of endothelial NOS. In vitro, the studied DHPs did not significantly inhibit the activities of NOS and XOR but affected the reactivity of peroxynitrite with DNA. These new DHPs thus appear of strong interest for treatment of DM complications.     

Beneficial Antioxidative and Antiperoxidative Effect of Cinnamaldehyde Protect Streptozotocin-Induced Pancreatic β-Cells Damage in Wistar Rats

The present study was aimed to evaluate the antioxidant defense system of cinnamaldehyde in normal, diabetic rats and its possible protection of pancreatic β-cells against its gradual loss under diabetic conditions. In vitro free radical scavenging effect of cinnamaldehyde was determined using DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-dipicrylhydrazyl), superoxide radical, and nitric oxide radical. Streptozotocin (STZ) diabetic rats were orally administered with cinnamaldehyde at concentrations of 5, 10 and 20 mg/kg body weight for 45 days. At the end of the experiment, the levels of plasma lipid peroxides and antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E, ceruloplasmin, catalase, superoxide dismutase, reduced glutathione and glutathione peroxidase were determined. A significant increase in the levels of plasma glucose, vitamin E, ceruloplasmin, and lipid peroxides and significant decrease in the levels of plasma insulin and reduced glutathione were observed in the diabetic rats. Also the activities of pancreatic antioxidant enzymes were altered in the STZ-induced diabetic rats. The altered enzyme activities were reverted to near-normal levels after treatment with cinnamaldehyde and glibenclamide. Histopathological studies also revealed a protective effect of cinnamaldehyde on pancreatic β-cells. Cinnamaldehyde enhances the antioxidant defense against reactive oxygen species produced under hyperglycemic conditions and thus protects pancreatic β-cells against their loss and exhibits antidiabetic properties.     

Quercetin, a flavonoid antioxidant, prevents and protects streptozotocin-induced oxidative stress and beta-cell damage in rat pancreas.

The aim of the present study was the evaluation of possible protective effects of quercetin (QE) against beta-cell damage in experimental streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetes in rats. STZ was injected intraperitoneally at a single dose of 50 mg kg(-1) for diabetes induction. QE (15 mg kg(-1) day, intraperitoneal (i.p.) injection) was injected for 3 days prior to STZ administration; these injections were continued to the end of the study (for 4 weeks). It has been believed that oxidative stress plays a role in the pathogenesis of diabetes mellitus (DM). In order to determine the changes of cellular antioxidant defense system, antioxidant enzymes such as glutathione peroxidase (GSHPx), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) activities were measured in pancreatic homogenates. Moreover we also measured serum nitric oxide (NO) and erythrocyte and pancreatic tissue malondialdehyde (MDA) levels, a marker of lipid peroxidation, if there is an imbalance between oxidant and antioxidant status. Pancreatic beta-cells were examined by immunohistochemical methods. STZ induced a significant increase lipid peroxidation, serum NO concentrations and decreased the antioxidant enzyme activity. Erythrocyte MDA, serum NO and pancreatic tissue MDA significantly increased (P < 0.05) and also the antioxidant levels significantly decreased (P < 0.05) in diabetic group. QE treatment significantly decreased the elevated MDA and NO (P < 0.05), and also increased the antioxidant enzyme activities (P < 0.05). QE treatment has shown protective effect possibly through decreasing lipid peroxidation, NO production and increasing antioxidant enzyme activity. Islet cells degeneration and weak insulin immunohistochemical staining was observed in STZ induced diabetic rats. Increased staining of insulin and preservation of islet cells were apparent in the QE-treated diabetic rats. These findings suggest that QE treatment has protective effect in diabetes by decreasing oxidative stress and preservation of pancreatic beta-cell integrity.     

花色素苷诱导小鼠巨噬细胞一氧化氮生成及其机制

目的研究花色素苷对小鼠腹腔巨噬细胞一氧化氮(NO)合成的诱导作用及其机制。方法用CCK-8试剂检测花色素苷对小鼠脾细胞增殖的影响;硝酸盐还原酶法检测小鼠腹腔巨噬细胞NO含量;荧光法检测一氧化氮合酶(NOS)活性;RT-PCR检测iNOS mRNA的表达。结果花色素苷可促进小鼠脾细胞增殖,诱导小鼠腹腔巨噬细胞合成NO,提高NOS活性,其中矢车菊素-3-葡萄糖苷能够诱导iNOS mRNA的表达。结论花色素苷能够促进脾细胞的增殖,诱导小鼠腹腔巨噬细胞合成NO,使巨噬细胞激活,具有一定的免疫调节活性。