硫化氢在p38MAPK信号通路对大鼠肝星状细胞凋亡中的作用

目的探讨硫化氢(H2S)在p38MAPK信号通路对大鼠肝星状细胞(hepatic stellate cell,HSC)凋亡中的作用及磷酸化P38、Caspase-3蛋白表达的变化。方法实验设对照组(HSC加含10%胎牛血清的DMEM培养液)、二甲基亚砜(DMSO)组(对照组基础上加DMSO,使其终浓度为0.1%)、NaHS组(对照组基础上加NaHS,使其终浓度为50μmol/L)、SB组(DMSO组基础上加SB203580,使其终浓度为75μmol/L)、SB加NaHS(SB+NaHS)组;采用Hoechst荧光染色检测细胞凋亡;Western blotting法检测磷酸化p38MAPK表达及Caspase-3蛋白表达水平。结果与对照组比较,SB组和SB+NaHS组HSC-T6的凋亡率增加(P0.05),NaHS组p38MAPK磷酸化水平及Caspase-3表达均明显增高(P0.01);与NaHS组比较,SB组和SB+NaHS组细胞凋亡率增加明显(P0.01),p38MAPK磷酸化水平表达降低(P0.01);SB+NaHS组较SB组Caspase-3蛋白表达升高(P0.05)。结论 p38MAPK及Caspase-3在H2S刺激的HSC-T6中表达增强,H2S能促使SB203580诱导的HSC-T6细胞凋亡,其作用机制可能与活化p38MAPK的磷酸化途径,进而激活Caspase-3的表达有关。     

特异性p38蛋白激酶抑制剂SB203580对小鼠感染肺炎衣原体后细胞因子变化的影响

目的 探讨特异性p38蛋白激酶(p38 MAPK)抑制剂SB203580对小鼠感染肺炎衣原体后细胞因子变化.方法 使用TLR4基因缺失(C3H/HeJ)小鼠90只,随机分为正常组、感染组和SB203580组,每组再分别按0、1、4、7、14 d分成5小组.正常组鼻内接种二磷酸蔗糖缓冲液,感染组鼻内接种肺炎衣原体约4.0×106 IFU/ml,SB203580组在感染肺炎衣原体后腹腔注射SB203580(100 mg/kg).分别在接种后第0天,第1天、第4天、第7天、第14天预定的时间处死小鼠,取肺组织分别采用Western blot法测p38 MAPK蛋白的表达,用酶联免疫吸附法检测肺组织中肿瘤坏死因子α(TNF-α)、白介素1(IL-1)的表达,同时观察各组小鼠肺组织病理变化.结果 感染组肺组织中TNF-α、IL-1的表达水平在各时间点均高于正常组(P＜0.05或P＜0.01),并在第4天出现高峰,14天以后开始下降.SB203580组肺组织中细胞因子TNF-α、IL-1的表达水平在各时间点均低于感染组(P＜0.05或P＜0.01).同时,SB203580组p38 MAPK蛋白表达强度弱于感染组.结论 p38 MAPK参与小鼠感染肺炎衣原体的炎症反应,特异性p38 MAPK抑制剂SB203580能抑制小鼠感染肺炎衣原体后的细胞因子表达,减轻炎症反应.     

Reduction of insulin-stimulated glucose uptake in L6 myotubes by the protein kinase inhibitor SB203580 is independent of p38MAPK activity

Insulin increases glucose uptake through translocation of the glucose transporter GLUT4 to the plasma membrane. We previously showed that insulin activates p38MAPK, and inhibitors of p38MAPKalpha and p38MAPKbeta (e.g. SB203580) reduce insulin-stimulated glucose uptake without affecting GLUT4 translocation. This observation suggested that insulin may increase GLUT4 activity via p38alpha and/or p38beta. Here we further explore the possible participation of p38MAPK through a combination of molecular strategies. SB203580 reduced insulin stimulation of glucose uptake in L6 myotubes overexpressing an SB203580-resistant p38alpha (drug-resistant p38alpha) but barely affected phosphorylation of the p38 substrate MAPK-activated protein kinase-2. Expression of dominant-negative p38alpha or p38beta reduced p38MAPK phosphorylation by 70% but had no effect on insulin-stimulated glucose uptake. Gene silencing via isoform-specific small interfering RNAs reduced expression of p38alpha or p38beta by 60-70% without diminishing insulin-stimulated glucose uptake. SB203580 reduced photoaffinity labeling of GLUT4 by bio-LC-ATB-BMPA only in the insulin-stimulated state. Unless low levels of p38MAPK suffice to regulate glucose uptake, these results suggest that the inhibition of insulin-stimulated glucose transport by SB203580 is likely not mediated by p38MAPK. Instead, changes experienced by insulin-stimulated GLUT4 make it susceptible to inhibition by SB203580.     

Inhibition of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase decreases cardiomyocyte apoptosis and improves cardiac function after myocardial ischemia and reperfusion

BACKGROUND: Activation of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) plays an important role in apoptotic cell death. The role of p38 MAPK in myocardial injury caused by ischemia/reperfusion, an extreme stress to the heart, is unknown. METHODS AND RESULTS: Studies were performed with isolated, Langendorff-perfused rabbit hearts. Ischemia alone caused a moderate but transient increase in p38 MAPK activity (3.5-fold increase, P<0.05 versus basal). Ischemia followed by reperfusion further activated p38 MAPK, and the maximal level of activation (6.3-fold, P<0.01) was reached 10 minutes after reperfusion. Administration of SB 203580, a p38 MAPK inhibitor, decreased myocardial apoptosis (14.7+/-3.2% versus 30.6+/-3.5% in vehicle, P<0.01) and improved postischemic cardiac function. The cardioprotective effects of SB 203580 were closely related to its inhibition of p38 MAPK. Administering SB 203580 before ischemia and during reperfusion completely inhibited p38 MAPK activation and exerted the most cardioprotective effects. In contrast, administering SB 203580 10 minutes after reperfusion (a time point when maximal MAPK activation had already been achieved) failed to convey significant cardioprotection. Moreover, inhibition of p38 MAPK attenuated myocardial necrosis after a prolonged reperfusion. CONCLUSIONS: These results demonstrate that p38 MAPK plays a pivotal role in the signal transduction pathway mediating postischemic myocardial apoptosis and that inhibiting p38 MAPK may attenuate reperfusion injury.     

p38丝裂原活化蛋白激酶对急性坏死性胰腺炎大鼠低钙血症的影响

目的 探讨p38丝裂原活化蛋白激酶(p38MAPK)信号转导通路对急性坏死性胰腺炎(ANP)大鼠低钙血症和甲状旁腺激素受体1(PTHR1)表达的影响.方法 将雄性SD大鼠72只按完全随机法分为ANP组、SB203580干预(SB)组和假手术(SO)组,每组分3、6、12 h 3个时间点,每个时间点8只.以5%牛磺脱氧胆酸钠逆行胰胆管注射建立ANP模型,SB组在造模前30 min腹腔注射p38MAPK特异抑制剂SB203580 10 mg/kg体重.观察各组血清钙浓度,蛋白质印迹法(Western blotting)分析骨组织磷酸化p38MAPK(P-p38 MAPK)和TNF-α变化,实时RT-PCR检测骨组织PTHR1 mRNA表达.结果 制模后6 h,SO组、ANP组和SB组血清钙浓度分别为(2.50±0.08)mmoL/L、(2.11±0.06)mmol/L和(2.35±0.10)mmol/L;骨组织P-p38 MAPK表达量分别为0.14±0.04、0.80±0.06和0.33±0.05;骨组织TNF-α表达量分别为0、0.91±0.04和0.44±0.03;骨组织PTHR1 mRNA表达量分别为1.00±0.12、0.23±0.04和0.44±0.06.SB组骨组织P-p38 MAPK及TNF-α表达较ANP组显著降低(P＜0.01);骨组织PTHR1 mRNA表达量及血清钙浓度较ANP组显著增加(P＜0.01).结论 p38MAPK信号转导通路可介导ANP低钙血症的发生,抑制该通路可改善ANP低钙血症.     

Inhibition of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase attenuates experimental autoimmune hepatitis： Involvement of nuclear factor kappa B

To investigate the role of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase （p38MAPK） in murine experimental autoimmune hepatitis （EAH）.METHODS： To induce EAH, the syngeneic S-100 antigen emulsified in complete Freud＇s adjuvant was injected intraperitoneally into adult male C57BI/6 mice. Liver injury was assessed by serum ALT and liver histology. The expression and activity of p38 MAPK were measured by Western blot and kinase activity assays. In addition, DNA binding activities of nuclear factor kappa B （NF-KB） were analyzed by electrophoretic mobility shift assay. The effects of SB203580, a specific p38 MAPK inhibitor, on liver injuries and expression of proinflammatory cytokines （interferon-y, IL-12, IL-1β and TNF-α） were observed.RESULTS： The activity of p38 MAPK and NF-~：B was increased and reached its peak 14 or 21 d after the first syngeneic S-100 administration. Inhibition of p38 MAPK activation by SB203580 decreased the activation of NF-~：B and the expression of proinflammatory cytokines. Moreover, hepatic injuries were improved significantly after SB203580 administration.     

p38MAPK抑制剂SB203580对脓毒症大鼠心功能的影响及机制探讨

目的 探讨丝裂原活化蛋白激酶p38MAPK抑制剂SB203580对脓毒症大鼠心功能的影响及其机制.方法 30只雄性SD大鼠随机分为对照组、模型组、干预组,各10只.模型组和干预组采用盲肠结扎穿刺术（CLP）制备脓毒症大鼠模型.干预组给予p38MAPK抑制剂SB203580干预.干预后1、3、6、12、24h检测各组血清肿瘤坏死因子α（TNF-α）、IL-6水平,24h后行心脏彩超检测各组大鼠的左室射血分数（EF）及短轴缩短率（FS）;并分离左室心肌采用Western blot方法检测p38MAPK蛋白表达.结果 模型组、干预组术后血清TNF-α、IL-6水平迅速升高,于24h到达高峰,但干预组升高幅度小于模型组（P均＜0.05）.术后24h模型组、干预组左心室EF和FS较对照组显著降低（P均＜0.05）.干预组左心室EF和FS下降程度小于模型组（P均＜0.05）.与对照组比较,术后24h模型组、干预组心肌组织中p38MAPK蛋白相对表达量升高,干预组低于模型组（P均＜0.05）.结论 p38MAPK抑制剂SB203580对脓毒症大鼠心功能有保护作用,降低TNF-α、IL-6水平可能为其主要机制.     

p38丝裂原活化蛋白激酶抑制剂减少大鼠肝脏炎症细胞因子的表达

目的 观察p38丝裂原活化蛋白激酶(MAPK)抑制剂SB203580阻断p36 MAPK信号通路,减少脑死亡大鼠肝脏促炎细胞因子表达的作用.方法 雄性Wistar大鼠30只,体质量180～200 g,随机分3组,每组10只.脑死亡组:诱导大鼠及死亡;脑死亡+SB203580组:大鼠脑死亡诱导成功后,经阴茎背静脉注射SB203580(10 mg/kg);两组大鼠脑死亡诱导成功,行人工呼吸6 h后,若平均动脉压大于80 mm Hg(1 mm Hg=0.133 kPa),则为脑死亡供体,获取肝脏待检.对照组:正常大鼠麻醉后取肝脏待检.逆转录-聚合酶链反应检测肝脏肿瘤坏死因子(TNF)α和白细胞介素(IL)-1β的mRNA表达,Western blot检测肝脏TNF α和IL-1 β的蛋白质表达以及磷酸化p38 MAPK的表达.多个样本间比较行One-Way ANOVA分析,SNK法行两两样本间比较.结果 脑死亡组大鼠肝脏出现p38 MAPK磷酸化,磷酸化p38 MAPK的相对表达量比对照组明显增加(0.190±0.004比0.001±0.002),差异有统计学意义(q=172.53,P＜0.01);肝脏TNF α的mRNA和蛋白质表达量分别为0.670±0.012和0.240±0.003,较对照组(分别为0.130±0.013和0.001±0.002)明显增加(q值分别为123.99和243.09,P值均＜0.01);肝脏IL-1 β的mRNA和蛋白质表达量分别为0.560±0.009和0.190±0.003,较对照组(分别为0.160±0.010和0.001±0.002)明显增加(q值分别为135.35和192.23,P值均＜0.01).脑死亡SB203580组大鼠肝脏p38 MAPK磷酸化下降,磷酸化p38 MAPK的表达量(0.120±0.004)比脑死亡组明显下降(q=63.90,P＜0.05),但仍明显高于对照组(q=108.63,P＜0.01);肝脏TNF α的mRNA和蛋白质表达量分别为0.430±0.016和0.180±0.004,较脑死亡组明显下降(q值分别为55.11和61.03,P值均＜0.01),但仍高于对照组(q值分别为68.89和182.06,P值均＜0.01);肝脏IL-1β的mRNA和蛋白质表达量分别为0.270±0.009和0.140±0.004,较脑死亡组明显下降(q值分别为98.13和50.85,P值均＜0.01),但仍高于对照组(q值分别为37.22和141.38,P值均＜0.01).结论 SB203580能抑制p38 MAPK的磷酸化,阻断p38 MAPK信号通路,减少脑死亡大鼠肝脏促炎细胞因子表达,降低肝脏免疫原性.     

p38信号通路在内皮细胞微粒诱导人脐静脉内皮细胞表达细胞间黏附分子-1中的作用

目的观察p38信号通路（P38MAPK）在内皮细胞微粒（EMPs）诱导人脐静脉内皮细胞（HU—VECs）表达细胞间黏附分子-1（ICAM-1）中的作用。方法将体外培养的HUVECs随机分组：①EMPs不同时点观察组：用EMPs（终浓度105／m1）分别刺激细胞0、3、6、12、24h;②EMPs不同剂量作用组：分别用终浓度为0、10^2、10^3、10^4、10^5／ml的EMPs刺激细胞24h;③EMPs＋p38MAPK特异性抑制剂SB203580组：在EMPs（终浓度10^5／ml）刺激前,与终浓度为5μmol／L的SB203580共同孵育30min。用蛋白免疫印迹法（Western blot）测定p38MAPK磷酸化表达,实时荧光定量PCR测定ICAM—1mRNA的表达。结果EMPs可激活p38MAPK,使磷酸化p38MAPK蛋白表达量及ICAM—1mRNA表达量增加,且呈剂量和时间依赖性。p38MAPK特异性拈抗剂SB203580可显著抑制EMPs的此作用。结论p38信号通路可能部分参与了对EMPs诱导HUVECs表达ICAM-1的调控。     

大鼠重症急性胰腺炎发病机制中p38丝裂原活化蛋白激酶的作用研究

目的探讨p38丝裂原活化蛋白激酶(p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase,p38 MAPK)特异性抑制剂SB203580对大鼠重症急性胰腺炎(SAP)的保护作用。方法以胆胰管逆行注射5%牛磺胆酸钠建立SD大鼠SAP模型。将45只SD大鼠随机分为3组,假手术组(SO组,n=15);SAP组(SAP组,n=15);SB203580治疗组(SB组,n=15)。术后3、6、12 h处死大鼠并取血。对胰腺进行病理组织学评分,测定大鼠腹水量。检测血清淀粉酶,ELISA法测定血清IL-6和IL-10水平。并采用免疫组化法观察大鼠胰腺组织p38 MAPK下游靶点P-ATF2表达情况。结果 SO组胰腺组织存在P-ATF2弱表达,SAP组各时间点P-ATF2表达水平明显升高(P<0.01),SB组各时间点表达水平较SAP组下降明显(P<0.01)。SAP组6、12 h时间点IL-6水平,3、6 h时间点IL-10水平,血清淀粉酶,腹水量明显高于SB组(P<0.05)。SAP组各时间点胰腺组织病理学积分显著高于SB组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论阻断p38 MAPK信号传导通路可以明显缓解大鼠重症急性胰腺炎的病情。预示此信号传导通路可以为SAP的治疗提供一个有价值的标靶。     

Coronary microembolization induced myocardial contractile dysfunction through a p38 mapk pathway

Background Cathepsin S and its endogenous inhibitor cystatin C are implicated in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis,especially in the plaque destabilization and rupture leading to acute coronary syndrome.However, whether circulating cathepsin S and cystatin C also change in association with coronary plaque morphology is unknown yet. Methods Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into three groups;Sham group,CME group and SB203580 group (n=10 per group).CME rats were produced by injection of 42μm microspheres into the left ventricle with occlusion of the ascending aorta.SB203580,a p38 MAPK inhibitor,was injected into femoral vein after finishing the injection of microspheres in SB203580 group.Left ventricular Ejection Fraction was determined by echocardiography.The level of phosphorylated and total P38 MAPK in myocardium was assessed by Western Blot.Results Left ventricular(LV) Ejection Fraction was depressed at 3 hours and until up to 12 hours in CME group.The increased p38 MAPK activation was observed in CME group.The administration of SB203580 partly inhibited the p38 MAPK activity and preserved cardiac contractile function.Conclusions p38 MAPK is significantly activated by CME and the inhibition of p38 MAPK can partly preserve cardiac contractile function.     

p38 MAPK信号转导通路参与NO诱导兔关节软骨细胞凋亡

目的探讨p38 MAPK信号转导通路在软骨细胞凋亡中的作用。方法体外培养兔关节软骨细胞,一氧化氮(NO)供体NOC-18和p38 MAPK抑制剂SB203580作用于细胞24 h,用AnnexinV-FITC/PI流式细胞术检测软骨细胞凋亡率,W estern b lot测定p38、磷酸化p38蛋白的表达水平。结果与对照组比较,SB203580显著降低了NOC-18诱导的软骨细胞凋亡率(P<0.05);NOC-18以浓度依赖的方式促进p38 MAPK的磷酸化,而SB203580能抑制其磷酸化(P<0.05)。结论p38 MAPK通路参与了NO诱导的兔关节软骨细胞凋亡的信号转导。     

p38 MAPK-mediated signals are required for inducing osteoclast differentiation but not for osteoclast function

Receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappaB ligand (RANKL)-induced signals play critical roles in osteoclast differentiation and function. SB203580, an inhibitor of p38 MAPK, blocked osteoclast formation induced by 1alpha,25-dihydroxyvitamin D(3) and prostaglandin E(2) in cocultures of mouse osteoblasts and bone marrow cells. Nevertheless, SB203580 showed no inhibitory effect on RANKL expression in osteoblasts treated with 1alpha,25-dihydroxyvitamin D(3) and prostaglandin E(2). RANKL-induced osteoclastogenesis in bone marrow cultures was inhibited by SB203580, suggesting a direct effect of SB203580 on osteoclast precursors, but not on osteoblasts, in osteoclast differentiation. However, SB203580 inhibited neither the survival nor dentine-resorption activity of osteoclasts induced by RANKL. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS), IL-1, and TNFalpha all stimulated the survival of osteoclasts, which was not inhibited by SB203580. Phosphorylation of p38 MAPK was induced by RANKL, IL-1, TNFalpha, and LPS in osteoclast precursors but not in osteoclasts. LPS stimulated phosphorylation of MAPK kinase 3/6 and ATF2, upstream and downstream signals of p38 MAPK, respectively, in osteoclast precursors but not in osteoclasts. Nevertheless, LPS induced degradation of IkappaB and phosphorylation of ERK in osteoclasts as well as in osteoclast precursors. These results suggest that osteoclast function is induced through a mechanism independent of p38 MAPK-mediated signaling.     

p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase contributes to cell cycle regulation by cAMP in FRTL-5 thyroid cells

OBJECTIVE: Thyrotropin activates the cAMP pathway in thyroid cells, and stimulates cell cycle progression in cooperation with insulin or insulin-like growth factor-I. Because p38 mitogen-activated protein kinases (p38 MAPKs) were stimulated by cAMP in the FRTL-5 rat thyroid cell line, we investigated (i) the effect of the specific inhibition of p38 MAPKs on FRTL-5 cell proliferation and (ii) the mechanism of action of p38 MAPKs on cell cycle control, by studying the expression and/or the activity of several cell cycle regulatory proteins in FRTL-5 cells. METHODS: DNA synthesis was monitored by incorporation of [(3)H]thymidine into DNA and the cell cycle distribution was assessed by fluorescence-activated cell sorter analysis. Expression of cell cycle regulatory proteins was determined by Western blot analysis. Cyclin-dependent kinase 2 (Cdk2) activity associated to cyclin E was immunoprecipitated and was measured by an in vitro kinase assay. RESULTS: SB203580, an inhibitor of alpha and beta isoforms of p38 MAPKs, but not its inactive analog SB202474, inhibited DNA synthesis and the G1-S transition induced by forskolin plus insulin. SB203580 inhibited specifically p38 MAPK activity but not other kinase activities such as Akt and p70-S6 kinase. Treatment of FRTL-5 cells with SB203580 decreased total and cyclin E-associated Cdk2 kinase activity stimulated with forskolin and insulin. However, inhibition of p38 MAPKs by SB203580 was without effect on total cyclin E and Cdk2 levels. The decrease in Cdk2 kinase activity caused by SB203580 treatment was not due to an increased expression of p21(Cip1) or p27(Kip1) inhibitory proteins. In addition, SB203580 affected neither Cdc25A phosphatase expression nor Cdk2 Tyr-15 phosphorylation. Inhibition of p38 MAPKs decreased Cdk2-cyclin E activation by regulating the subcellular localization of Cdk2 and its phosphorylation on Thr-160. CONCLUSIONS: These results indicate that p38 MAPK activity is involved in the regulation of cell cycle progression in FRTL-5 thyroid cells, at least in part by increasing nuclear Cdk2 activity.     

Involvement of multiple signaling pathways in follicular lymphoma transformation: p38-mitogen-activated protein kinase as a target for therapy

Follicular lymphoma (FL) is the most common form of low-grade non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Transformation to diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is an important cause of mortality. Using cDNA microarray analysis we identified 113 transformation-associated genes whose expression differed consistently between serial clonally related samples of FL and DLBCL occurring within the same individual. Quantitative RT-PCR validated the microarray results and assigned blinded independent group of 20 FLs, 20 DLBCLs, and five transformed lymphoma-derived cell lines with 100%, 70%, and 100% accuracy, respectively. Notably, growth factor cytokine receptors and p38beta-mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) were differentially expressed in the DLBCLs. Immunohistochemistry of another blinded set of samples demonstrated expression of phosphorylated p38MAPK in 6/6 DLBCLs and 1/5 FLs, but not in benign germinal centers. SB203580 an inhibitor of p38MAPK specifically induced caspase-3-mediated apoptosis in t(14;18)+/p38MAPK+-transformed FL-derived cell lines. Lymphoma growth was also inhibited in SB203580-treated NOD-SCID mice. Our results implicate p38MAPK dysregulation in FL transformation and suggest that molecular targeting of specific elements within this pathway should be explored for transformed FL therapy.     

肿瘤坏死因子样凋亡的微弱诱导剂诱导成纤维样滑膜细胞合成基质金属蛋白酶-1机制的研究

目的 通过研究p38丝裂原活化蛋白激酶(MAPK)信号通路在肿瘤坏死因子样凋亡的微弱诱导剂(TWEAK)诱导类风湿关节炎(RA)成纤维样滑膜细胞(FLS)合成基质金属蛋白酶(MMP)-1过程中的作用,探讨TWEAK参与RA发病的机制.方法 将重组TWEAK与FLS共培养,对经或未经SB203580预处理的FLS,应用酶联免疫吸附试验(ELISA)法检测细胞培养液中MMP-1水平;应用Western-blot法检测FLS中p-p38MAPK和P65的表达.结果 100 ng/ml的TWEAK能够明显诱导RAFLS合成MMP-1;SB203580能够部分抑制TWEAK诱导RA FLS合成的MMP-1;TWEAK作用于RAFLS,能够使D38MAPK磷酸化,并使细胞核内P65蛋白表达增加.结论 TWEAK诱导RA FLS合成MMP-1过程中,p38MAPK信号通路处于激活状态,并诱导核因子(NF)-κB的表达.     

联合应用p38MAPK抑制剂对降低结肠癌阿霉素耐药性的影响

目的:探讨p38 MAPK抑制剂通过Akt(蛋白激酶B)有关的信号途径对结肠癌细胞阿霉素(Doxorubicin)化疗敏感性的影响.方法:应用阿霉素(Dox)和p38 MAPK特异性抑制剂SB203580及两者联合应用去处理结肠癌HCT-116细胞株.采用MTT[3-(4,5-二甲基噻唑-2)-2,5-二苯基四氮唑溴盐]法检测化疗药物对肿瘤细胞的生存抑制率,Western blot蛋白免疫印迹技术检测化疗药物处理后癌细胞Akt和磷酸化Akt的表达水平.结果:MTT显示阿霉素和抑制剂SB203580对结肠癌细胞均有抑制作用(26.60%,33.87%),后者大于前者,两者相同用量联合后癌细胞抑制率更明显(56.04%).Western blot显带说明阿霉素处理组较联合组的Akt表达水平并无明显差异,而磷酸化的Akt水平较SB203580组和联合组显著升高.亦即抑制剂组和联合组方案可降低结肠癌细胞磷酸化Akt的表达水平.结论:p38 MAPK抑制剂SB203580可能通过阻断P13K/Akt信号途径或其他有关Akt的通路以提高结肠癌细胞阿霉素化疗的敏感性.     

p38 MAPK inhibition alleviates experimental acute pancreatitis in mice

BACKGROUND: The mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) signaling pathway is involved in inflammatory process. However,the mechanism is not clear. The present study was to investigate the role of p38 MAPK in acute pancreatitis in mice.METHODS: Mice were divided into 4 groups: saline control; acute pancreatitis induced with repeated injections of cerulein; control plus p38 MAPK inhibitor SB203580; and acute pancreatitis plus SB203580. The pancreatic histology, pancreatic enzymes, cytokines, myeloperoxidase activity, p38 MAPK and heat shock protein (HSP) 60 and 70 were evaluated.RESULTS: Repeated injections of cerulein resulted in acute pancreatitis in mice, accompanying with the activation of p38 MAPK and overexpression of HSP60 and HSP70 in the pancreatic tissues. Treatment with SB203580 significantly inhibited the activation of p38 MAPK, and furthermore, inhibited the expression of HSP60 and HSP70 in the pancreas, the inflammatory cytokines in the serum, and myeloperoxidase activity in the lung.CONCLUSION: The p38 MAPK signaling pathway is involved in the regulation of inflammatory response and the expression of HSP60 and HSP70 in acute pancreatitis.     

p38丝裂原活化蛋白激酶抑制剂SB203580对溃疡性结肠炎肠黏膜肿瘤坏死因子α表达的影响

目的探讨溃疡性结肠炎（UC）患者肠黏膜组织中磷酸化p38丝裂原活化蛋白激酶（p38 MAPK）的表达及p38 MAPK抑制剂SB203580对活动性UC患者肠黏膜组织TNFα表达的影响。方法30例活动性UC患者被纳入本研究,以15例结肠癌患者的癌旁正常组织作为对照。免疫组化法检测UC患者肠黏膜活检组织中磷酸化p38 MAPK的表达。体外组织培养条件下观察SB203580对UC患者肠黏膜组织TNFα表达的影响,ELISA法检测培养上清液中TNFα含量。结果（1）UC患者肠黏膜磷酸化p38MAPK的表达明显高于正常肠黏膜,A值分别为549．22±32．54、143．52±11．89,阳染面积分别为[（1680．61±115．30）×10^-5、（351．68±12．73）×10^-5]μm^2,P值均〈0．01。（2）与未用SB203580处理的UC组比较,处理后UC肠黏膜组织分泌TNFα的水平明显较低,分别为（549．96±107．63、72．07±20．30）ng／L（P〈0．01）。（3）与未用SB203580处理的UC组比较,处理后UC肠黏膜组织p38 MAPK下游分子活化转录因子-2（ATF2）的活性表达明显减少,A值分别为688．32±47．37、265．82±40．25,阳染面积分别为[（2489．02±193．63）×10^-5、（1213．76±204．77）×10^-5]μm^2,P值均〈0．01,但对磷酸化p38 MAPK的表达无影响,A值分别为480．34±38．87、465．64±38．69,阳染面积分别为[（1536．68±182．16）×10^-5、（1486．26±165．49）×10^-5]μm62,P值均〉0．05。结论p38 MAPK信号传导通路在UC的发病中起着重要作用,阻断该通路可减少炎性细胞因子的释放。提示p38 MAPK信号传导通路可以为UC的治疗提供一个新的靶标,SB203580有可能成为UC治疗的新药物。