经bcl-2基因修饰的骨髓间充质干细胞移植对缺血性心功能不全兔心功能及血管新生的影响

目的:探讨经bcl-2基因修饰的骨髓间充质干细胞(BMSCs)移植对急性心肌梗死家兔心肌细胞凋亡、血管再生及心功能的影响。方法:体外分离、培养、纯化兔BMSCs,分别转染腺病毒及重组腺病毒-Bcl-2。结扎兔冠状动脉前降支制作心肌梗死(MI)模型,2周后于心梗边缘区分别注射等量的腺病毒-Bcl-2-BMSCs(MI+Bcl-2-BMSCs组)、腺病毒-BMSCs(MI+BMSCs组)及DMEM液(MI组)。细胞移植4周后经超声测定心功能;荧光显微镜观察BMSCs的存活及分布;TUNEL法检测心肌细胞凋亡;real-time PCR检测VEGF mRNA表达;免疫组化染色法检测CD31表达,计算新生毛细血管密度。以上数据分别与心功能进行相关性分析。结果:与MI组相比,MI+Bcl-2-BMSCs组和MI+BMSCs组的心功能改善、细胞凋亡率降低、VEGF mRNA表达增多、毛细血管密度增加,其中MI+Bcl-2-BMSCs组的变化更为显著(P0.05)。相关性分析显示左室射血分数与心肌细胞凋亡率呈负相关;与VEGF mRNA的表达量及毛细血管密度呈正相关(P0.01)。结论:经bcl-2基因修饰的BMSCs移植可显著减少缺血性心功能不全兔心肌细胞凋亡、促进血管再生、改善心功能。     

Diphenyleneiodonium Inhibits Apoptotic Cell Death of Gastric Epithelial Cells Infected with Helicobacter pylori in a Korean Isolate

NADPH oxidase produces a large amount of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)-induced gastric epithelial cells. Even though ROS mediate apoptotic cell death, direct involvement of NADPH oxidase on H. pylori-induced apoptosis remains unclear. Besides, H. pylori isolates show a high degree of genetic variability. The predominant genotype of H. pylori in Korea has been reported as cagA⁺, vacA s1b, m2, iceA genotype. Present study aims to investigate whether NADPH oxidase-generated ROS mediate apoptosis in human gastric epithelial AGS cells infected with H. pylori in a Korean isolate. AGS cells were pretreated with or without an NADPH oxidase inhibitor diphenyleneiodonium (DPI) and cultured in the presence of H. pylori at a bacterium/cell ratio of 300:1. Cell viability, hydrogen peroxide level, DNA fragmentation, and protein levels of p53, Bcl-2, and Bax were determined. Results showed that H. pylori inhibited cell viability with the density of H. pylori added to the cells. Inhibition of NADPH oxidase by DPI suppressed H. pylori-induced cell death, increased hydrogen peroxide, DNA fragmentation, and the ratio of Bax/Bcl-2, and p53 induction in AGS cells dose-dependently. The results suggest that targeting NADPH oxidase may prevent the development of gastric inflammation associated with H. pylori infection by suppressing abnormal apoptotic cell death of gastric epithelial cells.     

Sdc1 Overexpression Inhibits the p38 MAPK Pathway and Lessens Fibrotic Ventricular Remodeling in MI Rats

Expression of the proteoglycan syndecan-1 (Sdc1) is increased in rats with myocardial infarction (MI). This study investigated the effects of Sdc1 overexpression on ventricular remodeling and cardiac function in MI and explored the possible mechanism through in vivo transfection of rats with recombinant adenovirus-carrying rat Sdc1 cDNA. Sprague–Dawley rats (n?=?48) underwent intramyocardial injection in the marginal zone of the infarcted area immediately after ligation of the left anterior descending artery. The rats were divided into four groups according to the solution injected: MI Ad-GFP-Sdc1 transfection group, MI Ad-GFP control group, MI saline group, and sham operation group. Cardiac function and collagen expression of each group were examined, and the roles of inflammation, apoptosis, and p38 MAKP signal transduction pathway were investigated. Compared with the rats in the sham operation group, ventricular weight and collagen content increased in MI rats, and cardiac function declined. Substantial inflammatory cell infiltration was seen in the marginal zone of the infarction area, and a great number of myocardial cells were apoptotic. The p38 MAPK signaling pathway was clearly activated. Rats in the MI Ad-GFP-Sdc1 transfection group showed decreased ventricular weight, reduced collagen synthesis, and significant improvement of ventricular remodeling and cardiac function. Post-MI inflammatory cell infiltration and apoptosis was reduced, and the p38 MAPK signaling pathway was inhibited. Overexpression of Sdc1 can improve post-MI ventricular remodeling, and it is possible that the improvement is achieved through reducing apoptosis and suppressing inflammatory response and through the p38 MAPK signal transduction pathway.     

Altered melusin pathways involved in cardiac remodeling following acute myocardial infarction

BackgroundMelusin, a muscle-specific integrin-linked protein, has been reported to be a biomechanical sensor and to protect the heart from pressure overload. In the present study, we investigated the possible role that melusin plays during cardiac remodeling after myocardial infarction (MI).MethodsWe constructed a heart failure model of rats induced by left anterior descending coronary artery ligation. At different time points (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8 weeks) following the operation, cardiac function was monitored by echocardiography and hemodynamic assessment; cardiac morphology was measured using hematoxylin–eosin-stained sections. Melusin expression, as well as p-Akt, Akt, and one of the Rho small GTPase family members, CDC42, was determined dynamically by Western blotting analysis during the postinfarction cardiac remodeling.ResultsProgressive increase in left ventricular (LV) end-systolic dimension and LV end-diastolic dimension and decrease in percent LV fractional shortening (%FS) and LVdp/dt_max demonstrated gradually deteriorated cardiac function in rats following MI operation. Morphological analysis revealed cardiac remodeling in MI animals, including increased LV diameter and decreased border zone thickness. We also showed a dynamic change in melusin during heart failure progression; it had an initial decline which was evident at 3 weeks and increased subsequently, reaching peak levels at 6 weeks. This dynamic change in melusin was significantly correlated with %FS and LVdp/dt_max. p-Akt/Akt and CDC42 protein expression was correlated with melusin content.ConclusionsThe altered melusin pathways and CDC42 parallel the cardiac function progression during cardiac remodeling post-MI. The dynamic change of them during this procedure may represent an important molecular mechanism underlying postinfarction cardiac remodeling and provide potential therapeutic targets.     

神经调节蛋白1β联合卡托普利对慢性心力衰竭大鼠心肌细胞凋亡及相关基因表达的影响

目的:探讨神经调节蛋白1β(neuregulin-1,NRG-1β)与卡托普利单用及联合应用对慢性心力衰竭大鼠心肌细胞凋亡及相关基因表达的影响。方法:将青年雄性Sprague-Dawley大鼠随机分为假手术组、心衰组、NRG-1β干预组、卡托普利干预组和联合用药组。采用腹主动脉-腔静脉穿刺造瘘法制备心衰模型。通过血流动力学和血浆BNP水平评价大鼠心功能,TUNEL法检测心肌细胞凋亡指数;Western blot检测各组大鼠左心室心肌p-Akt、Bax和Bcl-2的蛋白水平。结果:与心衰组比较,NRG-1β组、卡托普利组及联合用药组左心室舒张末压、心肌凋亡指数明显降低,±dp/dt_(max)明显升高差异有统计学意义(P0.05);Bax蛋白表达明显降低,p-Akt和Bcl-2蛋白水平明显升高,差异有统计学意义(P0.05)。而与NRG-1β组和卡托普利组相比,联合用药组效果更加显著(P0.05)。结论:神经调节蛋白1β与卡托普利单用及联合应用均可有效改善心功能、抑制心肌细胞凋亡,联合用药的疗效优于单独用药。     

Resiniferatoxin reduces cardiac sympathetic nerve activation to exert a cardioprotective effect during myocardial infarction

Background and objective: Myocardial infarction (MI) is a common critical disease of the cardiovascular system. The process of MI is often accompanied by the excessive activation of cardiac sympathetic nerves, which leads to arrhythmia. Resiniferatoxin (RTX) is a transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1), involved in the cardiac sympathetic afferent reflex. However, whether RTX can reduce the occurrence of arrhythmia and exert a cardioprotective effect by inhibiting the sympathetic reflex during MI is still unknown. Methods: The left anterior descending artery of cardiac was clamped to construct a model of MI. RTX (50 μg/ml) was used by epicardial application in MI rats. Ventricular electrophysiologic properties were continuously monitored by a body surface ECG. Yrosine hydroxylase (TH) and growth associated protein 43 (GAP43) were detected by Immunofluorescence staining. Connexin43 and transforming growth factor beta receptor 1 (TGF-β1) were detected by western blot. Norepinephrine (NE) and BNP levels in blood and tissue were determined by ELISA. Cardiac function was assessed by echocardiography. Results: The ERP, APD90, QRS, QT and the Tend-Tpeak intervals in MI rats were all prolonged, but decreased after RTX treatment (n = 3, P<0.05). In contrast, the RR interval was shortened in the MI group, but prolonged in the MI+RTX group (n = 3, P<0.05). RTX treatment significantly reduced ventricular arrhythmias after MI. TH- and GAP43-positive nerve densities and TGF-β1, and cx-43 protein expression were up-regulated in the MI group compared to the sham group, and they were decreased in the MI+RTX group compared to the MI group (n = 3, P<0.05). RTX can decrease serum and tissue NE and BNP levels (n = 3, P<0.05). RTX pretreatment significantly decreased heart rate, HW/BW ratio and LVIDS, and increased LVEF andLVFS values (n = 3, P<0.05). Conclusion: RTX improved cardiac dysfunction, ventricular electrophysiologic properties, and sympathetic nerve remodeling in rats with MI by inhibiting the excessive cardiac sympathetic drive.     

Influences of HIF-lα on Bax/Bcl-2 and VEGF expressions in rats with spinal cord injury

Hypoxia-inducible factor 1-alpha (HIF-1α) is a subunit of HIF-l and thought to be able to protect hypoxic cells from apoptosis or necrosis under ischemic and anoxic conditions. This study aimed to investigated whether recombinant adenovirus vector over-expressing HIF-lα could affect apoptosis-related proteins (Bcl-2 and Bax) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in a rat spinal cord injury (SCI) model. A total of 60 male SD rats were divided into 4 groups: Sham, Control, Ad-Blank and Ad-HIF-1α groups. 1, 3, 7, 14, 28 days after surgery, the behavioral recovery was evaluated with BBB scales. Then, rats were sacrificed and the spinal cord was collected for detection of Bcl-2, Bax and VEGF expressions by immunohistochemistry. Results showed the Bcl-2, Bax, VEGF and HIF-lα expressions increased in animals with SCI, but the increase in Bcl-2, VEGF and HIF-lα expressions were higher in Ad-HIF-1α group when compared with other groups, but Bax expression decreased significantly. In addition, administration of Ad-HIF-1α significantly reduced apoptotic cells and promoted the recovery of neurological function. In conclusion, administration of Ad-HIF-1α after SCI could ameliorate neuronal apoptosis and promote angiogenesis in rats. Our study provides a basis for further exploration of the relationship between HIF1α and SCI.     

Myrtol ameliorates cartilage lesions in an osteoarthritis rat model

Purpose: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of myrtol standardized on cartilage lesions in osteoarthritis (OA) rats. Methods: Fifty-six healthy Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into sham group (13 rats) and OA model group (43 rats) with interior meniscus excision. Then serum estradiol (E₂) and glycosaminoglycan (GAG) content in cartilage tissue were measured by radioimmunoassay and toluidine blue staining, respectively. After that, the model rats were randomly divided into low dose myrtol (LDM) group, middle dose myrtol (MDM) group and high dose myrtol (HDM) group (10 rats in each group) with treatment of 450 mg/kg, 300 mg/kg and 150 mg/kg myrtol, respectively. Then, Mankin scores were used to evaluate lesion extent of knee joint cartilage. Expression of tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1), interleukin (IL)-6, Bax and Bcl-2 were investigated using PCR gel electrophoresis method. Results: Mankin cores were lower in sham group and myrtol group than in model group. There were statistically significant differences (P < 0.01) between sham group and model group in expression of TNF-α, TGF-β1, IL-6, Bax and Bcl-2 in the cartilage tissue. Myrtol significantly reduced the expression of TNF-α, IL-6 and Bax, and increased the expression of TGF-β1 and Bcl-2 in myrtol group, comparing with those in model group (P < 0.01). Conclusions: Myrtol could down-regulate the expression of TNF-α, IL-6 and Bax, and up-regulate the expression of TGF-β1 and Bcl-2. Myrtol standardized is a promising drug to ameliorate knee cartilage lesions in the OA rat model.     

Infarct stabilization and cardiac repair with a VEGF-conjugated, injectable hydrogel

Injectable scaffolds made of biodegradable biomaterials can stabilize a myocardial infarct and promote cardiac repair. Here, we describe the synthesis of a new, temperature-sensitive, aliphatic polyester hydrogel (HG) conjugated with vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and evaluate its effects on cardiac recovery after a myocardial infarction (MI). Seven days after coronary ligation in rats, PBS, HG, or HG mixed or conjugated with VEGF (HG + VEGF or HG-VEGF, respectively) was injected around the infarct (n = 8-11/group). Function was evaluated by echocardiography at multiple time points. Pressure-volume measurements were taken and infarct morphometry and blood vessel density were assessed at 35 days after injection. HG-VEGF provided localized, sustained VEGF function. Compared with outcomes in the PBS group, fractional shortening, ventricular volumes, preload recruitable stroke work, and end-systolic elastance were all preserved (p < 0.05) in the HG and HG + VEGF groups, and further preserved in the HG-VEGF group. Conjugated VEGF also produced the highest blood vessel density (p < 0.05). The infarct thinned and dilated after PBS injection, but was smaller and thicker in hearts treated with HG (p < 0.05). Our temperature-sensitive HG attenuated adverse cardiac remodeling and improved ventricular function when injected after an MI. VEGF delivery enhanced these effects when the VEGF was conjugated to the HG.     

Exercise preconditioning attenuates pressure overload-induced pathological cardiac hypertrophy

Pathological cardiac hypertrophy, a common response of the heart to a variety of cardiovascular diseases, is typically associated with myocytes remodeling and fibrotic replacement, cardiac dysfunction. Exercise preconditioning (EP) increases the myocardial mechanical load and enhances tolerance of cardiac ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI), however, is less reported in pathological cardiac hypertrophy. To determine the effect of EP in pathological cardiac hypertrophy, Male 10-wk-old Sprague-Dawley rats (n=30) were subjected to 4 weeks of EP followed by 4-8 weeks of pressure overload (transverse aortic constriction, TAC) to induce pathological remodeling. TAC in untrained controls (n=30) led to pathological cardiac hypertrophy, depressed systolic function. We observed that left ventricular wall thickness in end diastole, heart size, heart weight-to-body weight ratio, heart weight-to-tibia length ratio, cross-sectional area of cardiomyocytes and the reactivation of fetal genes (atrial natriuretic peptide and brain natriuretic peptide) were markedly increased, meanwhile left ventricular internal dimension at end-diastole, systolic function were significantly decreased by TAC at 4 wks after operation (P < 0.01), all of which were effectively inhibited by EP treatment (P < 0.05), but the differences of these parameters were decreased at 8 wks after operation. Furthermore, EP treatment inhibited degradation of IκBα, and decreased NF-κB p65 subunit levels in the nuclear fraction, and then reduced IL2 levels in the myocardium of rats subject to TAC. EP can effectively attenuate pathological cardiac hypertrophic responses induced by TAC possibly through inhibition of degradation of IκB and blockade of the NF-κB signaling pathway in the early stage of pathological cardiac hypertrophy.     

microRNA-155 acts as an oncogene by targeting the tumor protein 53-induced nuclear protein 1 in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma

MicroRNA-155 (miR-155) is overexpressed in many human cancers; however, the function of miR-155 is largely unknown in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). In the present study, we found that miR-155 is dramatically increased in ESCC tissues compared with the paired adjacent normal tissues, which suggested that miR-155 acts as an oncogene in ESCC. We predicted that tumor protein p53-induced nuclear protein 1 (TP53INP1) is a candidate target gene of miR-155 given that miR-155 expression decreased mRNA and protein levels of TP53INP1 as determined by RT-PCR and Western blot analysis. In addition, miR-155 and TP53INP1 showed a negative relation in ESCC tissues. Dual luciferase-based reporter assay indicated direct regulation of TP53INP1 by miR-155. Furthermore, we demonstrated that RNA interference of TP53INP1 increased the proliferation and colonies formation of EC-1 cells. Up-regulation of TP53INP1 abrogated miR-155 induced growth in EC-1 cells and mutation of TP53INP1 in 3’-UTR restored the effects when co-transfected with miR-155. We also indicated that overexpression of miR-155 significantly promoted the proliferation of EC-1 cells in vitro and the development of tumors in nude mice. Taken together, our study reveals that miR-155 acts as an oncogene by targeting TP53INP1 in ESCC.     

p53 expression in colorectal carcinoma in relation to histopathological features in Ugandan patients

Background

It has been shown that colorectal carcinoma is increasing in incidence in African countries. This could be due to change in life style. Molecular pathogenesis of colorectal cancer commonly involves mutation in p53 gene which leads to expression of p53 protein in tumor cells. Expression of p53 protein has been associated with poor clinical outcome and reduced survival in patients.

Objective

This was a retrospective laboratory based study carried out in the Department of Pathology Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda. The aim of the study was to evaluate the expression of p53 protein in colorectal carcinoma in Ugandan patients, specifically its association with histological types, degree of differentiation, sites of the tumor and demographic characteristics of the patients.

Methods

Immunohistochemistry was carried out on 109 patient''s paraffin embedded tissue blocks of colorectal carcinoma diagnosed in the Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine Makerere University Kampala during the period 1995 to 2005. The indirect immunoperoxidase method using monoclonal antibody p53 DO-7 and Envision ⁺ Dual link system-HRP to detect p53 expression was used. Haematoxylin and eosin stain was used for evaluation of histological types and degree of differentiation of the tumors. Topography of the tumors and demographic data were obtained from accompanying histological request forms.

Results

Out of 109 patient''s tissue blocks that were studied, 61 cases (56%) expressed p53 protein in the nucleus of malignant cells. Right sided colonic tumors were commoner (53.2%) than left sided colonic tumors (46.8%). p53 protein was expressed more in left sided colonic tumors with a significant difference (p<0.05), it was also expressed more in well differentiated tumors and non mucinous adenocarcinomas but with no significant difference (p>0.05). p53 expression was not affected by age or sex.

Conclusion

Frequency of p53 protein expression in Ugandan patients did not differ from that reported in the other parts of the world. It was expressed more in the left sided colonic tumors and this could support the hypothesis that right and left colonic tumors could have different pathogenesis and probably also responsible for difference in prognosis in these two topographic sites.     

虫草素对大脑中动脉局灶性脑缺血模型大鼠氧化应激和脑损伤的影响

目的　研究虫草素对大脑中动脉局灶性脑缺血模型大鼠氧化应激指标和脑组织Caspase-3和p53表达的影响。 方法　首先，给药组大鼠每天分别腹腔注射虫草素5、10、20 mg/kg，连续10 d；然后，采用改良Zea Longa线栓法制备大脑中动脉闭塞（middle cerebral artery occlusion，MCAO）模型；造模24 h后，盲法进行神经功能评分，称重法检测脑含水量，HE染色观察脑组织病理损伤，Tunnel染色检测脑细胞凋亡，RT-PCR检测Bcl-2、Bax、Caspase-3和p53 mRNA表达，Western blotting检测Bcl-2、Bax、Caspase-3和p53蛋白表达，试剂盒检测SOD，MDA，GSH水平。 结果　给药组与MCAO组相比，神经功能评分显著降低，脑含水量显著减少，细胞损伤减轻，细胞凋亡率显著减少，Bax mRNA及蛋白表达显著下调，Bcl-2 mRNA及蛋白表达显著上调，MDA含量显著下降，SOD和GSH含量显著上升，Caspase-3和p53 mRNA及蛋白表达显著下调，且这些效果随着虫草素给药量的增加更加显著。 结论　虫草素能够缓解大脑中动脉局灶性脑缺血引起的神经功能障碍和降低脑缺血引起的脑含水量升高，并能抑制大脑中动脉局灶性脑缺血模型大鼠氧化应激和细胞凋亡，从而减缓大脑中动脉局灶性脑缺血造成的损伤。     

Protective effect of (−)clausenamide against Aβ-induced neurotoxicity in differentiated PC12 cells

The neurotoxicity of aggregated β-amyloid (Aβ) has been implicated as a critical cause in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD). In the present study, we investigated the effect of (−)clausenamide ((−)Clau), an aqueous extract of leaves of Clausena lassium (lour) skeel, on the neurotoxicity of Aβ_25–35. The viability of differentiated PC12 cells was determined by MTT assay. Apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry. DCFH-DA was used for assessment of intracellular ROS generation, JC-1 and Rhodamine 123 for measurement of mitochondrial transmembrane potential (MMP). The intracellular calcium was determined with Fluo-3. The phosphorylation of p38 MAPK and the expression of Bcl-2, Bax, P53, Caspase 3 were examined by Western blot. The results showed that (−)Clau significantly elevated cell viability. Furthermore, (−)Clau arrested the apoptotic cascade by reversing overload of calcium, preventing ROS generation, moderated the dissipation of MMP and the misbalance of Bcl-2 and Bax, inhibiting the activation of p38 MAPK and the expression of P53 and cleaved Caspase 3. Our results suggested that (−)Clau may be a therapeutic agent for AD.     

Effect of pollen typhae on inhibiting autophagy in spinal cord injury of rats and its mechanisms

Purpose: To investigate the effects and mechanism of pollen typhae on spinal cord injury (SCI) in rats. Methods: The SCI model was built and animals were randomly divided into three groups according to different concentrations of pollen typhae. Protein, mRNA, and fluorescence expression levels of light-chain-3 (LC-3) and Beclin-1 were determined by western blotting (WB), real-time PCR and immunofluorescence, along as Akt and mammalian target of rapamycin (mROT) by WB. The demyelination area and integrated optical density (IOD) were analyzed by luxol fast blue (LFB) and Nissl staining, respectively; Behavioral assessments were assessed by Basso Beattie Bresnahan (BBB) scale. Results: Protein, mRNA, and fluorescence expression levels of LC-3 and Beclin-1 were significantly increased after SCI, while were obviously decreased by administration of pollen typhae, along with protein level of Akt and mROT. The demyelination area was significantly reduced, while IOD and BBB were significantly increased compared with the model group. Conclusion: Autophagic activity increased in damaged neural tissue after SCI, and pollen typhae have certain therapeutic effect on SCI, the higher concentration of pollen typhae, the more effective. Besides, pollen typhae also provided neuroprotective effect and improved locomotor function. The effects may be produced by blockade of Akt/mTOR pathway.     

Protective effect of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells on PC12 cells apoptosis mediated by TAG1

Objective: This study aims to explore the protection effect of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) on PC12 cells apoptosis mediated by transient axonal glycoprotein 1 (TAG1). Methods: PC12 cells were divided into control group, Aβ_25-35 group and BMSCs + Aβ_25-35 group. The effects of BMSCs on PC12 cells treated by Aβ_25-35 were detected using MTT, Hoechst 33258 and Annexin V-FITC/PI staining methods. The expression levels of TAG1, β-amyloid precursor protein (APP), AICD and p53 were determined by RT-PCR and Western blotting methods. The expression levels of Bax and Bcl-2 were determined by Western blotting method. The activity of Caspase 3 was detected by spectrophotometric method. Results: MTT results showed that cell activity decreased after the treatment of 20 μM Aβ_25-35 for 48 h (P<0.01) while it increased in BMSCs + Aβ_25-35 group (P<0.01). Hoechst 33258 and Annexin V-FITC/PI staining results showed that Aβ_25-35 could induce the apoptosis of PC12 cells while the apoptosis of PC12 cells was inhibited in BMSCs + Aβ_25-35 group. RT-PCR and Western blotting methods showed that 20 μM Aβ_25-35 could increase the expression levels of TAG1, APP, AICD and p53 (P<0.01) while they decreased in BMSCs + Aβ_25-35 group (P<0.01). 20 μM Aβ_25-35 could increase the expression levels of Bax and decrease the expression levels of Bcl-2 (P<0.01), while the expression levels of Bax decreased and the expression levels of Bcl-2 increase in BMSCs + Aβ_25-35 group (P<0.01). 20 μM Aβ_25-35 could enhance Caspase 3 activity while it decreased in BMSCs + Aβ_25-35 group (P<0.01). Conclusions BMSCs with Aβ_25-35 could inhibit the apoptosis of PC12 cells, which maybe related with TAG1/APP/AICD signal pathway.