Dexamethasone and vitamin B12 synergistically promote peripheral nerve regeneration in rats by upregulating the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor

Introduction

Dexamethasone and vitamin B₁₂ are currently used in the clinic to treat peripheral nerve damage but their mechanisms of action remain incompletely understood. In this study we hypothesized that dexamethasone and vitamin B₁₂ promote the production of endogenous neurotrophic factors, thereby enhancing peripheral nerve repair.

Material and methods

Ninety-six adult male Wistar rats were employed to establish a sciatic nerve injury model. They were then randomly divided into 4 groups to be subjected to different treatment: saline (group A), dexamethasone (group B), vitamin B₁₂ (group C), and dexamethasone combined with vitamin B₁₂ (group D). The walking behavior of rats was evaluated by footprint analysis, and the nerve regeneration was assessed by electrophysiological analysis and ultrastructural examination. The expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor, NT-3 and IL-6 in the injured sciatic nerves was detected by immunohistochemical and RT-PCR analysis.

Results

Dexamethasone and vitamin B₁₂ promoted the regeneration of myelinated nerve fibers and the proliferation of Schwann cells. Furthermore, dexamethasone and vitamin B₁₂ promoted the recovery of sciatic functional index and sensory nerve conduction velocity, and upregulated BDNF expression in the injured sciatic nerves.

Conclusions

Dexamethasone and vitamin B₁₂ promote peripheral nerve repair in a rat model of sciatic nerve injury through the upregulation of BDNF expression. These findings provide new insight into the neurotrophic effects of dexamethasone and vitamin B₁₂ and support the application of these agents in clinical treatment of peripheral nerve injury.     

转染hIGF-1基因增强兔退变椎间盘蛋白多糖的表达

目的 探讨人胰岛素样生长因子(hlGF-1)基因在退变椎间盘中的表达及对椎间盘中蛋白多糖(agglecan)的影响.方法 制备新西兰大白兔腰椎间盘退变(IDD)模型24只,随机分为Ad/CMV.hlGF-1、hlGF.1生长因子及PBS组,每组8只.IA-5、L5-6椎间盘中分别注射第2代Ad/CMV-hlGF-1(8×108PFU)、hlGF-1生长因子(100μg/L)、PBS均25μL.注射后1、2.4和8周,Western blot检测hlGF-1蛋白表达;RT-PCR检测aggrecan mRNA的表达.结果 hlGF-1蛋白带出现在7.6×103ku.Ad/CMV-hlGF-1组hIGF-I蛋白表达持续达4周以上,hIGF-1组表达持续约2周;PBS注射组无hIGF-1蛋白表达.aggrecan电泳条带出现在200～300 bp;在注射后1～4周,Ad/CMV-hlGF-I组内aggrecan mRNA相对表达量进行性增加,8周轻度下降,4个时期总的比较(F=8.51,P<0.05),注射后1～8周,hlGF-1组、PBS组aggrecan mRNA相对表达量进行性下降.结论 hlGF-1能够增强椎间盘aggrecan的表达.     

腺病毒介导hIGF-1基因转染对软骨细胞增殖的影响

目的：探讨腺病毒介导人胰岛素样生长因子(human insulin—like growth factor，hIGF-1)基因转染对软骨细胞增殖的影响。方法：构建携带hIGF—1基因的重组腺病毒并进行PCR、Western blot鉴定。体外培养人胚胎软骨细胞，用处于对数增长期的第3代软骨细胞进行实验?分别转染1、10、100及500不同感染复数单位(multiplicity of infection，MOI)的Ad／hIGF-1，用PBS做阴性对照，hIGF-1生长因子(100μg/L)做阳性对照，采用四氮甲基唑蓝(methyl thiazolyl tetmzolium，MTT)法检测不同时间、不同组别软骨细胞吸光度。结果：第2代重组腺病毒上清液中PCR鉴定含有hIGF-1基因，Westem blot，证实Ad／hIGF-1表达成熟的hIGF-1生长因子。不同病毒滴度转染对软骨细胞增殖的影响存在量效依赖关系，100MO1软骨细胞吸光度约为对照组3倍，1MOI与10MOI、500MOI对软骨细胞增殖的影响近似；PBS组随着细胞体外培养时间延长，细胞增殖下降，hlGF-1生长因子、hIGF-1基因对软骨细胞增殖的影响存在时效关系，72h达到峰值。结论：Ad／hlGF-1基因转染对软骨细胞增殖的影响存在量效、时效依赖关系。     

Expression of insulin-like growth factor 1 in sarcomas

The expression of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) was studied in normal tissues, in eight benign lesions and in 50 sarcomas. In palmar fibromatosis the spindle cells in cell-dense areas exhibited a strong immunoreactivity. IGF-1 was variably found in leiomyosarcomas (7/8), malignant schwannomas (7/9), synovial sarcomas (2/3), liposarcomas (3/6), fibrosarcomas (1/3), malignant fibrous histiocytomas (10/18) and in one angiosarcoma. Two rhabdomyosarcomas failed to express IGF-1 and only the spindle cell component of synovial sarcomas was positive. Immunoreactivity for IGF-1 in 10 malignant filrous histiocytomas (MFH) appeared to be related to co-expression of smooth muscle actin. These findings imply that MFHs can be subdivided into a group of tumours which are devoid of morphological and immunophenotypic evidence of differentiation and a group which manifest immunophenotypic differentiation.     

Expression and distribution of insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor in human carcinomas

The insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor (IGF1-R) is a cellular receptor overexpressed in many tumor cell lines and in some human tumors that seems to play a critical role in transformation, tumorigenicity, and metastasis. To date, a comprehensive evaluation of tissue distribution of IGF1-R in human carcinomas from different anatomical sites has been lacking. Using stage-oriented human cancer tissue microarrays, we studied IGF1-R expression and distribution in a group of 152 human carcinomas from a variety of anatomical sites and from 63 normal tissues through immunohistochemistry. The tumors included carcinomas from breast (8), ovary (9), endometrium (7), esophagus (5), stomach (7), pancreas (7), liver (4), colon (10), kidney (14), bladder (17), prostate (11), head and neck (31), salivary glands (8), lung (13), and skin (1). Formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded tissues of each case were immuno-stained using the avidin-biotin peroxidase method and an anti-IGF1-R rabbit polyclonal antibody. High-membranous IGF1-R staining was observed in 7 of 8 (87.5%) breast carcinomas, in 9 of 9 (100%) ovarian carcinomas, in 7 of 7 (100%) endometrial carcinomas, in 5 of 7 (71.1%) gastric carcinomas, in 4 of 7 (57.1%) pancreatic carcinomas, in 9 of 10 (90%) colon adenocarcinomas, in 11 of 13 (84.6%) lung carcinomas, in 6 of 11 (54.5%) prostatic adenocarcinomas, and in 17 of 17 (100%) transitional cell carcinomas of the bladder. Only a minority of squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck and esophagus (34), salivary gland tumors (5), and renal cell carcinomas (14) were IGF1-R positive. This study demonstrates the overexpression of IGF1-R across a wide variety of human carcinomas of glandular or transitional cell origin.     

Pathologic features and expression of insulin-like growth factor-2 in adrenocortical neoplasms

We analyzed a series of adrenocortical neoplasms to compare the clinicopathologic features and the expression of insulin-like growth factor-2 (IGF-2) in adrenocortical adenomas and carcinomas. IGF-2 is a growth factor commonly expressed in many tumors including adrenal cortical and medullary neoplasms. Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissues from 64 adrenocortical adenomas and 67 adrenocortical carcinomas were analyzed. The carcinomas were histologically graded from 1 to 4 based on mitotic activity and necrosis. Tumor weight, size, and follow-up information were obtained by chart review. Expression of IGF-2 was detected by immunohistochemistry with the avidin-biotin-peroxidase complex method and a monoclonal antibody against IGF-2. Adrenocortical carcinomas were larger (mean: 13.1 cm, 787 g) than adenomas (mean: 4.2 cm, 52 g) (p<0.001). In patients with adrenocortical carcinomas, high tumor grade (3 or 4) (p=0.01) was associated with decreased survival. Expression of IGF-2 was higher in adrenocortical carcinomas than in adenomas (p<0.001). These results show that tumor size and weight along with expression of IGF-2 protein are useful features to assist in distinguishing between adrenocortical adenomas and carcinomas, and that high tumor grade is a predictor of survival in adrenocortical carcinomas. However, single immunohistochemical markers such as IGF-2 or single histopathologic features cannot by themselves separate adrenocortical adenomas from carcinomas, and a combination of clinical, gross, and microscopic features are needed to establish the diagnosis in difficult cases.     

胰岛素样生长因子-1对雪旺细胞氧化损伤的保护作用

目的:探讨胰岛素样生长因子-1(IGF-1)对雪旺细胞氧化损伤的保护作用。方法:用体外纯化培养的雪旺细胞建立氧化损伤模型,将培养细胞分成氧化损伤组、IGF-1保护组和正常对照组。四甲基偶氮唑蓝比色法(MTT)检测细胞的活性,生化技术检测细胞内超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)的含量,免疫印迹法检测凋亡蛋白Bcl-2的表达水平。结果:与对照组相比,H2O2处理组细胞胞体积缩小、空泡化,细胞活性降低,SOD含量明显减少,Bcl-2表达减弱;而IGF-1保护组细胞存活率明显升高,SOD含量较损伤组高,Bcl-2表达明显上调。结论:IGF-1对氧化损伤的雪旺细胞有保护作用。     

The association of insulin-like growth factor-1 standard deviation score and height in Chinese children with type 1 diabetes mellitus

Assessing the relationship between IGF-1 and height in type 1 diabetes children. Seventy-two type 1 diabetes children and 190 controls were recruited. The height standard deviation score of type 1 diabetes children was significantly higher than controls. The height standard deviation score was higher than the target height standard deviation score in both type 1 diabetes and controls. Serum IGF-1 levels and the IGF-1 standard deviation score were significantly lower in type 1 diabetes patients compared with controls. There was a significant difference in IGF-1 standard deviation score between the good glycemic control group and control group. The height standard deviation score was significantly correlated with C-peptide and IGF-1 levels. Furthermore, the IGF-1 standard deviation score was significantly correlated with glycemic control and C-peptide. The growth hormone/IGF-1 axis is impaired in type 1 diabetes, but height with good or poor glycemic control is not impaired.     

海藻纤维膜片促进大鼠损伤坐骨神经的再生

背景：课题组和青岛大学高分子材料研究所合作研制的海藻纤维生物膜,具有优良的生物相容性,常被用作制备各种复合材料。 目的：观察海藻纤维膜片包绕覆盖神经断端吻合口对大鼠坐骨神经损伤后再生的影响。 方法：切断36只雄性Wistar大鼠右侧坐骨神经,随机分组：对照组行神经外膜端端吻合;实验组行神经外膜端端缝合,将海藻纤维膜片包绕并覆盖神经吻合口远近端各约0.5 cm,形成封闭再生室。术后观察海藻纤维膜片降解吸收规律及缝合处粘连情况,组织学切片行苏木精-伊红染色、锇酸染色、白细胞介素2及白细胞介素4免疫组织化学染色。 结果与结论：术后4-6周,实验组海藻纤维膜片逐渐被降解吸收,与周围组织粘连较少,炎性细胞浸润程度较轻,纤维组织增生较少。两组术后1,7,14 d的白细胞介素2及白细胞介素4含量比较差异无显著性意义。实验组术后6周再生神经纤维分布规则且大小较为均一,其神经纤维数量、轴突大小及髓鞘厚度等指标均显著优于对照组(P < 0.05)。表明海藻纤维膜片具有良好的生物降解性和组织相容性,其包绕覆盖坐骨神经形成的神经再生密闭室可促进大鼠损伤坐骨神经再生。中国组织工程研究杂志出版内容重点：生物材料;骨生物材料; 口腔生物材料; 纳米材料; 缓释材料; 材料相容性;组织工程全文链接：     

白藜芦醇上调碱性成纤维细胞生长因子、胰岛素样生长因子1表达治疗骨骼肌损伤

文题释义： 白藜芦醇：非黄酮类的多酚化合物,分子式为C₁₄H₁₂O₃,相对分子质量228.25,为白色针状晶体,易溶于乙醚、氯仿、甲醇、乙醇、丙酮、乙酸、乙酯等有机溶剂。别名：3,4',5-三羟基芪、虎杖甙元,是相关植物在受到病菌侵染或环境恶化时产生的植物抗毒素,主要存在于葡萄、虎杖、决明、花生、桑葚等植物中。 骨骼肌急性钝挫伤：钝挫伤指在钝器作用下,造成以皮内或皮下及软组织出血为主要改变的闭合性损伤。骨骼肌急性钝挫伤指钝器在短时间内伤到肌肉层造成皮下及软组织出血,肌肉没有断裂或者撕裂的闭合性损伤。临床上90%的骨骼肌损伤属于钝挫伤与扭伤。 背景：近年来国内外对白藜芦醇抑制机体组织纤维化方面做了大量研究,但其在肌组织损伤康复方面的作用却鲜有报道。 目的：观察骨骼肌急性钝挫伤修复过程中碱性成纤维细胞生长因子、胰岛素样生长因子1蛋白表达规律,探讨白藜芦醇促进受损骨骼肌结构与功能恢复的作用机制。 方法：33只新西兰兔随机分为3组：正常组(3只)、自然恢复组(15只)、白藜芦醇组(15只),除正常组外均采用钝性暴力法制造骨骼肌钝挫伤模型,损伤后自然恢复组不予处理,白藜芦醇组给予白藜芦醇灌胃治疗,分别于伤后1,3,7,14,21 d处死动物,采用苏木精-伊红染色、Masson染色观察炎症细胞浸润情况、胶原纤维形成情况,免疫组织化学、免疫印记法检测骨骼肌中碱性成纤维细胞生长因子、胰岛素样生长因子1蛋白表达。 结果与结论：①苏木精-伊红染色显示：正常组兔肌纤维多边形、形态规则、排列紧密,肌核均匀分布于肌膜下,无增生与固缩,肌膜完整;自然恢复组伤后1 d见血细胞渗出,3 d炎症细胞开始浸润,至7 d达峰值,21 d肌纤维形态基本恢复正常;白藜芦醇组在炎症细胞浸润、修复时间上整体优于自然恢复组;②Masson染色显示：正常肌细胞中胶原纤维含量极少;自然恢复组随着瘢痕组织的形成,胶原纤维逐渐增加,于14 d达高峰;白藜芦醇组胶原纤维含量低于自然恢复组;③免疫组织化学和免疫印记检测显示：碱性成纤维细胞生长因子、胰岛素样生长因子1蛋白在骨骼肌修复过程中呈现先升高后降低的变化规律,两组均于7 d达高峰,21 d时仍高于正常,且白藜芦醇组峰值高于自然恢复组;④整体来看,白藜芦醇组在炎症反应以及修复程度上均优于自然恢复组,白藜芦醇通过上调碱性成纤维细胞生长因子、胰岛素样生长因子1蛋白表达来促进骨骼肌修复,但其并不改变骨骼肌损伤修复过程中蛋白表达量的整体变化规律。 ORCID: 0000-0001-6570-2052(刘杏) 中国组织工程研究杂志出版内容重点：组织构建;骨细胞;软骨细胞;细胞培养;成纤维细胞;血管内皮细胞;骨质疏松;组织工程     

慢性间断性缺氧对雄仔鼠肝胰岛素样生长因子-1基因组蛋白修饰的作用

目的:研究慢性间断性缺氧(CIH)时新生雄仔鼠肝形态学改变及胰岛素样生长因子-l(IGF-1)基因表达,探讨其表观遗传学分子机制.方法:将怀孕SD大鼠分为正常呼吸组(对照组)和间断缺氧组(缺氧组),建立CIH大鼠模型.分娩后取对照组和缺氧组1 d雄仔鼠肝组织,用电子显微镜观察肝组织的超微结构,免疫蛋白印迹和免疫组织化学...     

慢性缺氧对早期雄性仔鼠肝胰岛素样生长因子1基因启动子区域甲基化影响

目的:研究慢性间断性宫内缺氧(CIH)对新生雄性仔鼠肝胰岛素样生长因子1(IGF-1)基因表达及其甲基化的影响。方法:建立CIH孕大鼠模型,H-E染色观察1 d龄雄仔鼠肝细胞光镜下结构;免疫组织化学法检测肝细胞IGF-1蛋白的表达;实时荧光定量PCR法检测肝组织IGF-1 mRNA的表达;亚硫酸氢盐修饰后测序检测肝组织IGF-1启动子区域位点甲基化修饰情况。结果:CIH可致胎鼠宫内生长受限,缺氧组仔鼠低出生体质量,并出现追赶性生长;缺氧组1 d龄仔代雄大鼠光镜下肝细胞有微量脂肪滴存在,缺氧组IGF-1蛋白的表达较正常组显著下降;CIH子代大鼠肝IGF-1基因启动子甲基化率较对照组明显升高。结论:CIH可致缺氧1 d龄子代雄大鼠肝IGF-1基因启动子片段1、片段2甲基化水平增高,致肝细胞IGF-1蛋白表达水平下降,参与CIH后子代雄性大鼠肝非乙醇性脂肪肝的发生发展过程。     

Adipose-derived stem cells promote peripheral nerve repair

Introduction

Recent evidence suggests that the implantation of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells improves peripheral nerve regeneration. In this study we aimed to investigate whether adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) can be used for peripheral nerve repair.

Material and methods

In a rat model, nerve regeneration was evaluated across a 15 mm lesion in the sciatic nerve by using an acellular nerve injected with allogenic ADSCs. The walking behaviour of rats was measured by footprint analysis, and electrophysiological analysis and histological examination were performed to evaluate the efficacy of nerve regeneration.

Results

Cultured ADSCs became morphologically homogeneous with a bipolar, spindle-like shape after ex vivo expansion. Implantation of ADSCs into the rat models led to (i) improved walking behaviour as measured by footprint analysis, (ii) increased conservation of muscle-mass ratio of gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, (iii) increased nerve conduction velocity, and (iv) increased number of myelinated fibres within the graft.

Conclusions

Adipose-derived stem cells could promote peripheral nerve repair in a rat model. Although the detailed mechanism by which ADSCs promote peripheral nerve regeneration is being investigated in our lab, our results suggest that ADSCs transplantation represents a powerful therapeutic approach for peripheral nerve injury.     

丝胶对Ⅱ型糖尿病大鼠海马生长激素/胰岛素样生长因子-1轴的作用

目的:探讨丝胶对Ⅱ型糖尿病大鼠海马生长激素(GH)/胰岛素样生长因子-1(IGF-1)轴的作用.方法:雄性SD大鼠随机分为正常对照组、糖尿病模型组、丝胶治疗组和阳性对照组.2％链脲佐菌素3d连续腹腔注射的方法建立Ⅱ型糖尿病大鼠模型后,丝胶治疗组和阳性对照组大鼠分别给予丝胶和二甲双胍灌胃治疗35 d.ELISA法检测各组大鼠血清GH和IGF-1水平,免疫印迹和RT-PCR法分别检测大鼠海马GH、生长激素受体(GHR)和IGF-1蛋白和mRNA的表达.结果:与正常对照组大鼠比较,糖尿病模型大鼠血清GH水平、海马GH的表达明显升高,血清IGF-1水平、海马GHR和IGF-1的表达明显降低;与糖尿病模型组大鼠比较,丝胶治疗组大鼠血清GH水平、海马GH的表达明显降低,血清IGF-1水平、海马GHR和IGF-1的表达明显升高.结论:丝胶可通过调节糖尿病海马GH/IGF-1轴的异常变化减轻海马损伤.     

脊髓小胶质细胞反应性在大鼠周围神经再生中的作用(英文)

为探讨大鼠坐骨神经损伤后脊髓小胶质细胞反应性、脊髓腹角运动神经元脱失与坐骨神经再生之间的关系,制备了SD大鼠右侧坐骨神经钳夹损伤模型,术后3d和7d测定相应脊髓节段小胶质细胞免疫反应性、腹角运动神经元数量,4周时于光镜和电镜下评价坐骨神经变性和再生。结果显示:(1)坐骨神经损伤后3d,脊髓腹角小胶质细胞OX-42免疫反应性开始明显增强(P<0.05);(2)脊髓腹角损伤同侧与对侧运动神经元数量比明显降低(P<0.05),说明同侧运动神经元存活数量减少;(3)组织学评价显示损伤神经再生不良;(4)simvastatin(一种降胆固醇药物,具有潜在的免疫调节作用)干预组较非simvastatin干预组小胶质细胞进一步激活,运动神经元存活数量增加,坐骨神经再生良好。本研究结果提示,脊髓腹角小胶质细胞的激活可能在大鼠周围神经损伤后的再生中发挥重要的保护作用。     

胰岛素样生长因子-1对骨髓间充质干细胞分化类髓核细胞的作用

目的:观察不同浓度胰岛素样生长因子-1(IGF-1)对兔骨髓间充质干细胞(BMSCs)分化成类髓核细胞的作用。方法:应用3月龄新西兰大白兔骨髓和髓核进行BMSCs及髓核细胞的分离培养与鉴定;将第2代BMSCs和原代髓核细胞构建共培养体系,实验组加入不同浓度IGF-1(0、10、50、100、150μg/L)的无血清培养液诱导5、10、15、20、25 d;以10%胎牛血清的培养基单独培养BMSCs作为阴性对照。利用免疫印迹检测各组BMSCsⅡ型胶原及蛋白聚糖的表达情况。结果:100μg/L IGF-1诱导液诱导的BMSCsⅡ型胶原和蛋白聚糖蛋白水平高于对照组和其他实验组。结论:100μg/L IGF-1能提高兔BMSCs体外诱导分化成类髓核细胞的数量。     

胰岛素样生长因子-1在大鼠脑内的分布及禁食对其表达的影响

目的：观察大鼠脑内胰岛素样生长闪子-1（IGF-1）的分布,探讨禁食对大鼠脑IGF-1表达的影响。方法：大鼠分为对照组、禁食24h组和禁食72h组,SABC法免疫组织化学染色显示IGF-1免疫反应细胞。结果：IGF-1免疫反应细胞广泛分布于嗅球、大脑、小脑、下丘脑、中脑、延髓等部位。禁食组大鼠乳头体外侧核、嗅内皮质IGF-1表达水平减弱,海马下托和枕皮质IGF-1表达增强。禁食24h组和禁食72h组,脑内IGF-1表达无明显差异。结论：IGF-1在脑内广泛分布,禁食可改变某些脑区IGF-1的表达水平。     

嗅鞘细胞培养上清液促进大鼠周围神经损伤后的修复与再生

文题释义：细胞培养上清：细胞在正常生理过程中会释放一些信息物质,包括可溶性因子、细胞外囊泡、蛋白质、各种RNA等,这些物质能够在细胞间通讯,乃至在多种生理过程中发挥重要作用。在细胞培养过程中,这些物质由细胞分泌至细胞培养液中。这种含有细胞分泌的活性物质并去除了细胞碎片等杂质的培养液,称为细胞培养上清。 神经再生：损伤后的神经再生是一个复杂的生理过程,受多种因素的影响和调节。神经再生过程可归纳为3个方面：受损神经近端轴突的萌芽和伸长,再生轴突的髓鞘化,再生轴突与靶器官之间突触连接的重建。神经再生分为中枢神经再生及周围神经再生。受轴突外部再生微环境的影响,中枢神经再生较外周神经再生更为困难。 背景：既往研究发现嗅鞘细胞培养上清可以促进脊髓损伤后轴突再生及功能恢复,但应用于周围神经损伤治疗方面鲜有报道。 目的：探讨嗅鞘细胞培养上清是否有助于周围神经损伤后的神经修复。 方法：分离纯化嗅鞘细胞并鉴定,制备嗅鞘细胞培养上清。在体外环境将嗅鞘细胞培养上清作用于背根神经节组织块,观察背根神经节轴突生长情况;在体内环境将嗅鞘细胞培养上清应用于大鼠坐骨神经缺损模型,观察坐骨神经轴突再生及髓鞘化情况。 结果与结论：①嗅鞘细胞纯度高达(94.4±3.1)%;②与空白对照组和低剂量嗅鞘细胞上清组对比,高剂量嗅鞘细胞上清组背根神经节组织块的5根最长神经轴突平均长度显著增加(P < 0.05);③免疫荧光显示嗅鞘细胞上清处理组与自体神经移植组类似,再生神经贯通缺损区域,并且再生神经排列有序,神经再生情况显著优于空白对照组;④透射电子显微镜观察显示嗅鞘细胞上清处理组再生神经轴突的数量和髓鞘厚度显著高于空白对照组(P < 0.05);⑤结果表明,嗅鞘细胞培养上清能够促进周围神经损伤后轴突再生及再生轴突的髓鞘化,为周围神经损伤提供了一种新的基于嗅鞘细胞的无细胞疗法。 ORCID: 0000-0002-9558-8585(杨雨洁) 中国组织工程研究杂志出版内容重点：干细胞;骨髓干细胞;造血干细胞;脂肪干细胞;肿瘤干细胞;胚胎干细胞;脐带脐血干细胞;干细胞诱导;干细胞分化;组织工程     

Polymorphisms of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and IGF-1 receptor (IGF-1R) contribute to pathologic progression in childhood IgA nephropathy

Previous studies have suggested that insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) signaling might play an important role in renal fibrosis and regulation of the proliferation of mesangial cells and podocytes. We conducted the present study to investigate association between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of IGF-1 (IGF-1) and IGF-1 receptor (IGF-1R) genes and childhood immunoglobulin (Ig) A nephropathy (IgAN). We analyzed five SNPs of IGF-1 and IGF-1R in 188 pediatric IgAN patients and in 263 healthy controls. We compared variations in SNPs in several sets of IgAN subgroups that were designated based on the presence of nephrotic range proteinuria (>40 mg/m² per h), podocyte foot process effacement, and pathological progression. Genotyping of IgAN patients and controls revealed differences in IGF-1R rs2229765. Moreover, the rs2195239, rs978458, and rs1520220 SNPs of IGF-1 showed significant association with pathological progression. Thus, in the present study, we observed associations between the IGF-1/1R pathway, susceptibility to IgAN, and the pathologic progression of IgAN.     

bFGF对同种异体神经移植后周围神经再生的影响

目的 :探讨bFGF对同种异体神经移植后周围神经再生的影响。方法 :将反复冻融的大鼠神经移植于另一大鼠的坐骨神经 ,实验组注射bFGF 1 0 0u/d共 1 0d ,对照组注射生理盐水 1 0d。术后大鼠存活 1 2周 ,光镜下用体视学方法测试再生神经纤维的面数密度 (NA)、面积密度 (AA)、横切面面积 (AE)、脊髓前角运动细胞和脊神经节细胞的体密度 (VV)、数密度 (NV)。结果 :两组均可见再生神经纤维长入异体移植神经并向远段延伸。实验组再生神经纤维的NA、AA、脊髓前角运动细胞和脊神经节细胞的VV、NV 与对照组的比较 ,有显著性差异。结论 :bFGF能促进周围神经再生 ,对脊髓前角运动细胞和脊神经节细胞的存活有保护作用。