Inhibition of cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injuryinduced apoptosis: nicotiflorin and JAK2/STAT3 pathway

Nicotiflorin is a flavonoid extracted from Carthamus tinctorius.Previous studies have shown its cerebral protective effect,but the mechanism is undefined.In this study,we aimed to determine whether nicotiflorin protects against cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury-induced apoptosis through the JAK2/STAT3 pathway.The cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury model was established by middle cerebral artery occlusion/reperfusion.Nicotiflorin(10 mg/kg) was administered by tail vein injection.Cell apoptosis in the ischemic cerebral cortex was examined by hematoxylin-eosin staining and terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase d UTP nick end labeling assay.Bcl-2 and Bax expression levels in ischemic cerebral cortex were examined by immunohistochemial staining.Additionally,p-JAK2,p-STAT3,Bcl-2,Bax,and caspase-3 levels in ischemic cerebral cortex were examined by western blot assay.Nicotiflorin altered the shape and structure of injured neurons,decreased the number of apoptotic cells,down-regulates expression of p-JAK2,p-STAT3,caspase-3,and Bax,decreased Bax immunoredactivity,and increased Bcl-2 protein expression and immunoreactivity.These results suggest that nicotiflorin protects against cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury-induced apoptosis via the JAK2/STAT3 pathway.     

Comparison of the anti-apoptotic effects of 15-and 35-minute suspended moxibustion after focal cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury

Heat-sensitive suspended moxibustion has a neuroprotective effect against focal cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. The duration of heat-sensitive suspended moxibustion(usually from 30 minutes to 1 hour) is longer than traditional suspended moxibustion(usually 15 minutes). However, the effects of 15-and 35-minute suspended moxibustion in rats with cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury are poorly understood. In this study, we performed 15-or 35-minute suspended moxibustion at acupoint Dazhui(GV14) in an adult rat model of focal cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury. Infarct volume was evaluated with the 2,3,5-triphenyltetrazolium chloride assay. Histopathological changes and neuronal apoptosis at the injury site were assessed by hematoxylin-eosin staining and terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase d UTP nick end labeling assay. Caspase-9 and caspase-3 expression at the injury site was detected using immunofluorescent staining. Bax and Bcl-2 expression at the injury site was assessed using western blot assay. In the 35-minute moxibustion group, infarct volume was decreased, neuronal apoptosis was reduced, caspase-9, caspase-3 and Bax expression was lower, and Bcl-2 expression was increased, compared with the 15-minute moxibustion group. Our findings show that 35-minute moxibustion has a greater anti-apoptotic effect than 15-minute moxibustion after focal cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury.     

Inhibition of cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury-induced apoptosis:nicotilforin and JAK2/STAT3 pathway

Nicotilforin is a lfavonoid extracted from Carthamus tinctorius. Previous studies have shown its cerebral protective effect, but the mecha-nism is undeifned. In this study, we aimed to determine whether nicotilforin protects against cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury-induced apoptosis through the JAK2/STAT3 pathway. hTe cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury model was established by middle cerebral artery occlusion/reperfusion. Nicotilforin (10 mg/kg) was administered by tail vein injection. Cell apoptosis in the ischemic cerebral cortex was examined by hematoxylin-eosin staining and terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling assay. Bcl-2 and Bax expres-sion levels in ischemic cerebral cortex were examined by immunohistochemial staining. Additionally, p-JAK2, p-STAT3, Bcl-2, Bax, and caspase-3 levels in ischemic cerebral cortex were examined by western blot assay. Nicotilforin altered the shape and structure of injured neurons, decreased the number of apoptotic cells, down-regulates expression of p-JAK2, p-STAT3, caspase-3, and Bax, decreased Bax immunoredactivity, and increased Bcl-2 protein expression and immunoreactivity. hTese results suggest that nicotilforin protects against cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury-induced apoptosis via the JAK2/STAT3 pathway.     

Changes in corticocerebral morphology in a rat model of focal cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury following ＂Xingnao Kaiqiao＂ acupuncture

BACKGROUND： Cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury has been shown to induce inflammatory reactions, including white blood cell activation and adhesion molecule expression. These reactions often lead to aggravated neuronal injury. OBJECTIVE： To observe corticocerebral pathology, as well as ultrastructural changes, in a rat model of focal cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury through optical and electron microscopy, and to investigate interventional effects of ＂Xingnao Kaiqiao＂ acupuncture （a brain-activating and orifice-opening acupuncture method）. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING： A randomized, controlled, neuropathology, animal experiment was performed at the Laboratory of Molecular Biology, First Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine between April and June 2004. MATERIALS： A total of 50 healthy, male, Wistar rats were randomized into 5 groups, with 10 rats per group： control, sham-operated, model, non-acupoint, and ＂Xingnao Kaiqiao ＂. Transmission electron microscope （TEM 400ST） was provided by Philips, Netherlands. Electro-acupuncture treatment apparatus （KWD-8082） was provided by Changzhou Wujin Great Wall Medical Instrument, China. METHODS： Focal cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury was induced by occlusion of the middle cerebral artery in the model, non-acupoint, and ＂Xingnao Kaiqiao＂ groups. Rats from the control group did not undergo any treatment. The sham-operated group received identical experimental procedures as the model group, except that the nylon suture was not inserted into the right internal carotid artery. At 1, 3, 6, and 12 hours following focal cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury induction, rats from the Xingnao Kaiqiao group underwent 1-minute acupuncture at the bilateral ＂Neiguan＂ （PC 6） acupoint, using a reducing method of lifting-thrusting and twirling-rotating. Subsequently, the rats were subjected to acupuncture at the ＂Renzhong＂ （DU26） acupoint 10 times by a heavy bird-pecking method. The non-acupoint group     

3-硝基丙酸预处理对大鼠局灶性脑缺血Bcl-2和Bax mRNA表达的影响

目的探讨3-硝基丙酸(3-NPA)预处理对大鼠局灶性脑缺血半暗带Bc l-2和Bax mRNA表达的影响。方法将大鼠腹腔注射3-NPA 20 mg/kg,3 d后制作局灶性脑缺血再灌注模型;采用逆转录聚合酶链反应,观察3-NPA预处理对脑缺血再灌注1 h、6 h、12 h、24 h及48 h额顶部皮质Bc l-2和Bax mRNA表达的影响,并与假手术组和缺血再灌注组比较。结果与假手术组比较,缺血再灌注组和3-NPA预处理组各时间点Bc l-2和Bax mRNA表达极显著增强(均P<0.01);与缺血再灌注组比较,3-NPA预处理组各时间点Bc l-2mRNA表达显著增强(均P<0.05),再灌注12~48 h Bax mRNA的表达显著降低(均P<0.05)。结论增强Bc l-2的表达、抑制Bax的表达,可能是3-NPA预处理抑制细胞凋亡、诱导脑缺血耐受的机制之一。     

骨髓基质细胞源神经干细胞对大鼠局灶性脑缺血神经细胞凋亡及相关蛋白表达的动态影响

目的探讨骨髓基质细胞源神经干细胞对大鼠局灶性脑缺血神经细胞凋亡及相关蛋白表达的影响。方法建立大鼠大脑中动脉缺血再灌注模型。32只健康Sprague-Dawley(SD)大鼠分为假手术组、缺血对照组、缺血骨髓基质细胞移植组和缺血骨髓基质细胞源神经干细胞移植组。分别在移植后7d和14d行脑灌注固定取材,应用免疫组化染色及原位细胞凋亡检测脑组织Bcl-2、Bax蛋白表达及凋亡细胞数。结果缺血移植组各时点的凋亡细胞数均少于缺血对照组(P<0.01),缺血移植14d组凋亡细胞数明显少于缺血移植7d组(P<0.01),骨髓基质细胞源神经干细胞移植组凋亡细胞明显少于骨髓基质细胞移植组(P<0.05)。缺血移植组Bcl-2表达显著高于缺血对照组(P<0.01)。缺血移植组Bax蛋白表达明显低于缺血对照组(P<0.01)。结论骨髓基质细胞源神经干细胞可能通过上调Bcl-2蛋白表达,下调Bax蛋白表达,对脑缺血再灌注损伤起保护作用。     

脑脉泰对大鼠脑缺血再灌注后神经细胞凋亡和Akt,bcl-2,Bax,caspase3表达的影响

目的 研究脑脉泰对大鼠脑缺血再灌注损伤神经细胞凋亡和Akt,bcl-2, Bax,caspase3表达的影响。方法 在大鼠大脑中动脉栓塞再灌注动物模型,将60只雄性SD大鼠随机分为假手术组（sham）、脑缺血再灌注模型组（MCAO）、脑脉泰大剂量组（MCAO+脑脉泰2.24g·kg-1）、脑脉泰中剂量组（MCAO+脑脉泰1.12g·kg-1 ）,脑脉泰小剂量组（MCAO+脑脉泰0.56g·kg-1）和尼莫地平组（MCAO+nimodipine 10mg·kg-1）,每组10只大鼠。脑脉泰组在MCAO前五天开始灌胃给药,连续五天。用TUNEL法和免疫组化染色法分别检测缺血半暗带凋亡细胞和Akt,bcl-2,Bax,caspase3表达。结果 脑脉泰大剂量组和中剂量剂量组大鼠脑缺血半暗带的凋亡细胞显著减少,Akt、bcl-2 表达显著增加, caspase3 和 Bax表达减少,与MCAO模型组比较,有显著性差异（P<0.01）。结论 脑脉泰对脑缺血/再灌注损伤产生保护作用,其保护作用与促进Akt,bcl-2的表达,抑制Bax和caspasse3的表达有关。     

人尿激肽原酶对急性局灶性脑缺血再灌注损伤大鼠细胞凋亡的影响

目的 研究人尿激肽原酶(HUK)对大鼠急性局灶性脑缺血再灌注(FCIR)损伤后细胞凋亡数量及B细胞淋巴瘤/白血病-2(Bcl-2)、Bcl-2联合X蛋白(Bax)蛋白表达的影响.方法 84只雄性SD大鼠分为假手术组(12只)、脑缺血再灌注(IR)组(36只)、HUK处理组(36只),IR组和HUK处理组剩余大鼠又按照再灌注时间6 h、12 h、24 h、72 h、168 h分为5个亚组(均为6只).建立大鼠大脑中动脉FCIR模型.假手术组、IR组及HUK处理组中各取6只SD大鼠用于测定梗死体积,其余大鼠用于观察神经功能缺陷评分、TIJNEL法及免疫组化检测凋亡细胞数量及凋亡蛋白Bcl-2、Bax的表达.结果 HUK处理组神经功能缺陷评分、梗死灶体积、除168 h亚组外的各时 间点的凋亡细胞数及Bax蛋白表达均显著少于IR组(P＜0.05),除168 h亚组外的各时间点的Bcl-2蛋白表达均显著高于IR组(P＜0.05).结论 HUK对FCIR后的脑组织起保护作用,其机制可能为损伤后3 d内通过上调Bcl-2、下调Bax蛋白表达来抑制细胞凋亡.     

Large-conductance Ca2+-activated K+ channel involvement in suppression of cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury after electroacupuncture atShuigou (GV26) acupoint in rats

Excess activation and expression of large-conductance Ca2+-activated K+ channels (BKCa channels) may be an important mechanism for delayed neuronal death after cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury. Electroacupuncture can regulate BKCa channels after cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury, but the precise mechanism remains unclear. In this study, we established a rat model of cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury. Model rats received electroacupuncture of 1 mA and 2 Hz atShuigou (GV26) for 10 minutes, once every 12 hours for a total of six times in 72 hours. We found that in cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury rats, ischemic changes in the cerebral cortex were mitigated after electroacupuncture. Moreover, BKCa channel protein and mRNA expression were reduced in the cerebral cortex and neurological function noticeably improved. These changes did not occur after electroacupuncture at a non-acupoint (5 mm lateral to the left side of Shuigou). Thus, our ifndings indicate that electroacupuncture atShuigou improves neurological function in rats following cerebral ischemia/reperfu-sion injury, and may be associated with down-regulation of BKCa channel protein and mRNA expression. Additionally, our results suggest that theShuigou acupoint has functional speciifcity.     

大鼠局灶性脑缺血再灌注后海马Bcl-2、Bax蛋白的表达

目的 探讨大鼠局灶性脑缺血再灌注后Bcl-2、Bax蛋白在海马表达的变化.方法 线栓法制作大鼠局灶性脑缺血再灌注模型,应用免疫组化染色检测Bcl-2、Bax蛋白表达,应用TUNEL法检测海马区细胞凋亡.结果 缺血再灌注2h后海马神经元Bcl-2、Bax蛋白开始表达,Bcl-2蛋白12h达高峰,Bax蛋白12h～24h达高峰,之后开始下降.再灌注2h后海马凋亡细胞开始表达,随着再灌注时间的延长,其表达不断增加.Bcl-2/ Bax的比率在再灌注开始时升高,再灌注12h达高峰,随后开始下降.结论 凋亡是脑缺血再灌注损伤的重要形式之一,Bcl-2/ Bax的改变与缺血再灌注后海马的神经元存亡有关,缺血再灌注可导致海马神经元凋亡.     

人脂肪组织来源的神经干细胞移植对大鼠局灶性脑缺血再灌注后细胞凋亡及Bcl-2、Bax蛋白表达的影响

目的 探讨人脂肪组织来源的神经干细胞移植对大鼠局灶性脑缺血再灌注后细胞凋亡及Bcl-2、Bax蛋白表达的影响.方法 线栓法制作大鼠大脑中动脉缺血2 h再灌注模型.60只健康雄性SD大鼠随机分为4组:正常对照组(6只),假手术组(6只),缺血对照组(24只)和移植治疗组(24只);后2组又分为再灌注7 d、14 d、21 d、28 d组(各6只).体外培养脂肪基质细胞,诱导分化为神经干细胞.造模成功后24h,移植治疗组经尾静脉移植人脂肪组织来源的神经干细胞悬液(细胞浓度为2×106/ml),缺血对照组经尾静脉注射生理盐水,假手术组不做任何处理.TUNEL法检测细胞凋亡,免疫组化SABC法检测Bcl-2、Bax表达.结果 与缺血对照组比较,移植治疗组各时间点的细胞凋亡数均明显减少(均P＜0.01),Bcl-2阳性细胞数明显增高(均P＜0.01),Bax阳性细胞数明显减少(P＜0.05～0.01).结论 人脂肪组织来源的神经干细胞可能通过上调Bcl-2蛋白表达、下调Bax蛋白表达,减少局灶性脑缺血细胞凋亡;对脑缺血再灌注损伤后的神经细胞起保护作用.     

亚低温通过抑制两种凋亡通路对大鼠脑缺血再灌注损伤发挥保护作用

目的探讨亚低温对大鼠局灶性脑缺血再灌注后胱冬酶(caspase)依赖性及非依赖性两种凋亡通路的影响。方法线栓法建立大鼠大脑中动脉阻塞(M CAO)及再通模型,分为假手术组、常温及亚低温脑缺血再灌注组,应用RT-PCR技术检测再灌注后不同时相缺血侧皮层凋亡诱导因子(A IF)及caspase-3 mRNA的表达。结果脑缺血2h再灌注2~4h,A IF及caspase-3 mRNA表达开始增加,随着再灌注时间的延长表达逐渐增强,至再灌注24h达高峰。每一再灌注时间点亚低温组与常温组A IF及caspase-3 mRNA表达均有显著差异,亚低温组mRNA表达均低于相应常温组。结论亚低温不仅降低caspase依赖性通路中的关键蛋白酶—caspase-3的mRNA的表达,而且降低caspase非依赖性通路中的关键蛋白—A IF的mRNA的表达,亚低温通过抑制两种凋亡通路对大鼠脑缺血再灌注损伤发挥保护作用。     

异丙酚预处理大鼠缺血再灌注脑皮质细胞的凋亡

The present study aimed to observe cortical expression of Bcl-2 and Bax,cysteine-dependent aspartate directed proteases-3 activity and apoptotic cell death in a rat model of middle cerebral artery occlusion pretreated with propofol.Results showed that,propofol pretreatment significantly reduced oxidative stress levels and attenuated neuronal apoptosis in the cortex of rats.Propofol pretreatment upregulated Bcl-2 expression,and downregulated Bax expression and cysteine-dependent aspartate directed proteases-3 activity.These findings indicate that propofol pretreatment inhibits cell apoptosis during focal cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury.This neuroprotective effect is most likely achieved through the Bcl-2/Bax/cysteine-dependent aspartate directed proteases-3 pathway.     

大鼠局灶性脑缺血Bcl-2和Bax的表达与细胞凋亡

目的:研究大鼠局灶性脑缺血再灌注后凋亡相关基因Bcl-2和Bax在缺血皮层表达的变化及其与神经元凋亡的关系。方法:线栓法制作大鼠局灶性脑缺血再灌注模型,免疫组化法观察Bcl-2和Bax的表达变化,TUNEL法观察神经元凋亡的情况。结果:再灌注2h后皮层神经元Bcl-2表达开始明显上调,6h为高峰,之后开始下降。再灌注早期 Bax在皮层神经元的表达即明显增强,24～48h达高峰。Bcl-2／Bax的比率在再灌注开始时升高,6h达高峰,随后开始下降。TUNEL阳性细胞主要分布在缺血中心的边缘,再灌注48h之内,随时间的延长而不断增加。结论:Bcl-2／Bax的比率改变与缺血再灌注后的神经元存亡相关。     

醒脑静联合丁苯肽对脑缺血再灌注损伤后细胞凋亡的影响

目的 观察醒脑静、丁苯酞及二者联合分别对大鼠脑缺血再灌注损伤后神经细胞凋亡及Bcl-2和Bax表达的影响。方法 60只雄性wistar大鼠(250±20)g采用改良线栓法制作脑缺血再灌注损伤模型(Middle cerebral artery occlusion,MCAO),随机分为4组,即模型组、醒脑静组、丁苯酞组、醒脑静联合丁苯酞(联合用药)组,每组又分为6、24、72 h三个亚组; 通过原位末端转移酶标记技术(TUNEL)检测神经细胞凋亡情况,采用免疫组化法观察大鼠脑缺血再灌注各个时间点Bcl-2、Bax的表达水平。结果(1)模型组手术对侧大脑半球偶见凋亡细胞,病灶区可见大量神经细胞凋亡。丁苯酞用药组、醒脑静用药组凋亡细胞数明显减少,醒脑静联合丁苯酞组凋亡细胞数最少(P<0.05);(2)丁苯酞组及联合用药组Bcl-2阳性表达水平较模型组均有提高,联合用药组Bcl-2阳性表达水平在各时间点均最高(P<0.05); 丁苯酞组及联合用药组Bax阳性表达水平较模型组均有降低,联合用药组Bax阳性表达水平最低(P<0.05)。结论(1)醒脑静、丁苯酞及二者联合均可能通过抑制脑缺血再灌注损伤后神经细胞凋亡来实现神经细胞保护作用,其中二者联合效果最佳;(2)丁苯酞可能通过增加脑缺血再灌注损伤大鼠Bcl-2表达,减少Bax表达的方式来减少神经细胞凋亡,从而减轻脑缺血再灌注损伤;(3)醒脑静本身不能对Bcl-2、Bax的表达水平产生影响,但其可能通过增强丁苯酞作用的方式影响Bcl-2、Bax的表达,从而减轻脑缺血再灌注损伤。     

大鼠全脑缺血再灌注损伤后调控基因Bcl-2、Bax的表达及与细胞凋亡的关系

目的:本研究旨在探讨Bcl-2及Bax蛋白在大鼠全脑缺血再灌注损伤中的变化及与细胞凋亡的关系。方法:雄性Wistar大鼠56只,随机分为假手术组、缺血15分钟再灌注1、6、12、24、48、72小时组。采用大鼠四条血管阻断方法制备大鼠全脑缺血再灌注模型。采用TUNEL法观察不同再灌注时间组海马CAl区细胞凋亡的变化。采用免疫组化法观察Bcl-2及Bax蛋白表达水平的变化。结果:脑缺血损伤后随再灌注时间延长凋亡细胞逐渐增多,至再灌注48小时达到高峰,72小时后减少。Bcl-2表达至再灌注12小时达高峰,再灌注24~72小时组逐渐减弱。Bax表达至48小时达高峰,再灌注72小时减少。结论:Bcl-2于再灌注早期表达增强,Bax于再灌注中期表达增强,Bcl-2/Bax比例失衡可能是大鼠全脑缺血再灌注后神经细胞凋亡的机制之一。     

大鼠脑缺血再灌注后Caspase-3、Bcl-2和Bax的表达

目的探讨大鼠脑缺血再灌注后caspase-3、Bcl-2和Bax在脑皮质神经元中的表达。方法将动物随机分为假手术组及缺血组,参照zea longa线栓法建立大鼠左侧大脑中动脉闭塞(middle cerebral artery occlusion,MCAO)局灶性脑缺血再灌注模型,各组大鼠分别在左侧MCAO2h再灌注不同时间点断头取脑,脑皮质神经元中caspase-3、Bcl-2和Bax的表达通过免疫组化法来测定。结果缺血组大鼠脑皮质caspase-3的表达较假手术组显著增强(P<0.01),缺血组大鼠脑皮质Bcl-2的表达较假手术组显著增强(P<0.01),缺血组大鼠脑皮质Bax的表达较假手术组显著增强(P<0.01)。结论短暂性脑缺血再灌注上调脑皮质神经元中caspase-3和Bax的表达促细胞凋亡,上调脑皮质神经元中Bcl-2的表达抗细胞凋亡。     

脑脉泰对大鼠脑缺血再灌注后神经细胞凋亡和Akt,bcl-243,Bax和caspase3表达的影响

目的研究脑脉泰对大鼠脑缺血再灌注损伤神经细胞凋亡和Akt、bcl-2、Bax、caspase3表达的影响。方法采用大鼠大脑中动脉栓塞再灌注动物模型,将雄性SD大鼠随机分为假手术组(sham)、脑缺血再灌注模型组(MCAO)、脑脉泰大剂量组(MCAO+脑脉泰2.24g/kg)、脑脉泰中剂量组(MCAO+脑脉泰1.12g/kg)、脑脉泰小剂量组(MCAO+脑脉泰0.56g/kg),每组10只大鼠。脑脉泰组在MCAO前5天开始灌胃给药,连续5d。用TUNEL法和免疫组化染色法分别检测缺血半暗带凋亡细胞和Akt、bcl-2、Bax和caspase3表达。结果脑脉泰大剂量组和中剂量组大鼠脑缺血半暗带的凋亡细胞显著减少(P0.01),Akt、bcl-2表达显著增加,caspase3和Bax表达减少,与MCAO模型组比较,有显著性差异(分别为P0.05和P0.01)。结论脑脉泰对脑缺血/再灌注损伤有保护作用,其保护作用与促进Akt和bcl-2的表达,抑制Bax和caspasse3的表达有关。     

亚低温对大鼠全脑缺血-再灌注损伤后神经细胞凋亡的治疗时间窗研究

目的本研究通过观察大鼠全脑缺血-再灌注损伤后不同时间段亚低温对Bcl-2、Bax表达及二者比值的影响,探讨亚低温的保护作用及最佳治疗时间窗。方法 Wistar雄性大鼠随机分为对照组及亚低温组。亚低温组根据亚低温时点不同分为缺血后、再灌注0、6、12、24h 5个亚组。采用四条血管阻断方法(Puisinelli-4VO法)制备大鼠全脑缺血-再灌注模型,流式细胞仪对海马组织的Bcl-2、Bax蛋白的表达进行测定。结果亚低温可使大鼠海马细胞的Bcl-2表达增高、Bax表达降低,以再灌注后0 h亚低温效果最佳,随再灌注时间延长,效果下降。结论亚低温可有效干预大鼠全脑缺血-再灌注损伤后神经细胞的凋亡,且最佳治疗时间窗为再灌注后0h,但再灌注24h也有一定疗效。     

脑缺血时半乳糖凝集素-3对大鼠脑皮质中bcl-2、BAX及caspase-3表达的影响

目的通过脑缺血/再灌注损伤模型,测定脑缺血时半乳糖凝集素-3(Gal-3)对B淋巴细胞瘤-2(bcl-2)、Bcl-2相关X蛋白(BAX)及含半胱氨酸的天冬氨酸蛋白水解酶-3(caspase-3)表达的影响,从而为脑缺血的发病机制提供一定的实验依据。方法雄性SD大鼠18只,建立大鼠大脑中动脉阻塞(MCAO)模型,缺血1.5 h,再灌注至24 h。采用随机分组法分为假手术组(sham)、缺血/再灌注组(I/R)和Gal-3 RNA干扰组(siRNA)。采用real-time PCR及western blot检测大鼠脑皮质中Gal-3、bcl-2、BAX及caspase-3 mRNA及蛋白表达变化。结果大鼠脑缺血/再灌注损伤后,脑皮质中Gal-3及bcl-2 mRNA及蛋白表达明显下调,分别为0.38、0.47和1.310、1.299;BAX及caspase-3 mRNA及蛋白表达明显上调,分别为1.41、1.55及1.076、1.155。而Gal-3 RNA干扰后,Gal-3及bcl-2 mRNA及蛋白表达明显下调,分别为0.24、0.14及1.014、1.058;BAX及caspase-3 mRNA及蛋白表达明显上调,分别为1.76、1.88及1.480、1.515。结论 Gal-3可能通过上调bcl-2、下调caspase-3及BAX mRNA及蛋白的表达,参与脑缺血/再灌注损伤的病理过程。