Membrane estrogen receptor alpha is an important modulator of bone marrow C-Kit+ cells mediated cardiac repair after myocardial infarction

It has been validated that c-kit positive (c-kit⁺) cells in infarcted myocardium are from bone marrow (BM). Given the recent study that in the heart, estrogen receptor alpha (ERα) is involved in adaptive mechanisms by supporting cardiomyocytes survival via post-infarct cardiac c-kit⁺ cells, we tested a novel hypothesis that membrane ERα (mERа) supports survival of BM c-kit⁺ cells and enhance protective paracrine function for cardiac repair. Our data showed that myocardial infarction (MI) leads to an increase in c-kit⁺ first in bone marrow and then specifically within the infarcted myocardium. Also up-regulated mERа in post-infarct BM c-kit⁺ cells was found in day 3 post MI. In vitro co-culture system, mERа⁺ enhances the beneficial effects of BM c-kit⁺ cells by increasing their viability and reducing apoptosis. Post-infarct c-kit⁺ mERа⁺ cells population expresses predominant ERα and holds self-renewal as well as cardiac differentiation potentials after MI. In vivo, BM c-kit⁺ cells reduced infarct size, fibrosis and improved cardiac function. In conclusion, BM c-kit⁺ mERа⁺ exerted significantly cardiac protection after MI. A potential important implication of this study is that the manipulation of BM c-kit⁺ stem cells with ERа-dependent fashion may be helpful in recovering functional performance after cardiac tissue injury.     

阿托伐他汀对糖尿病大鼠急性心肌梗死后心功能及HGF/c-Met信号通路的影响*

 目的： 糖尿病患者急性心肌梗死（AMI）后的心室重构及心功能恶化较非糖尿病者更为明显。本研究旨在观察阿托伐他汀对糖尿病大鼠AMI后心肌细胞凋亡、心室重构及心功能的影响,并探讨其作用是否与肝细胞生长因子及其受体 (HGF/c-Met)信号通路有关。方法: 70只雄性SD大鼠经链脲霉素 (STZ, 65 mg/kg)腹腔注射,诱导糖尿病大鼠模型。8周后对糖尿病大鼠结扎左冠状动脉前降支构建AMI大鼠模型,术后存活32只大鼠随机分为2组：AMI对照组(n=16)和阿托伐他汀干预组(n=16, 阿托伐他汀20 mg·kg-1·d-1),并在糖尿病大鼠中设假手术组(n=11),术后24 h予以灌胃给药。2周后比较各组大鼠心功能、心肌组织病理改变、心肌细胞凋亡、HGF和c-Met mRNA及蛋白表达差异。结果: (1) AMI对照组心功能显著低于假手术组（P<0.05）,胶原容积分数、心肌细胞凋亡指数、HGF及c-Met mRNA及蛋白表达均显著高于假手术组（P<0.05）;(2) 阿托伐他汀干预组的胶原容积分数和心肌细胞凋亡指数显著低于AMI对照组（P<0.05）,心功能、HGF及c-Met mRNA及蛋白表达均显著高于AMI对照组（P<0.05）。结论: 阿托伐他汀对糖尿病大鼠AMI后心肌细胞凋亡、心室重构及心功能具有显著改善作用;HGF/c-Met信号通路在AMI后会激活,阿托伐他汀的上述作用机制可能与其进一步增强HGF/c-Met信号通路有关。     

乳腺癌MDA-231细胞中IL-8与表皮生长因子受体信号通路的关系

目的 探讨IL-8对乳腺癌细胞增殖和侵袭的影响以及IL-8信号通路与表皮生长因子受体(EGFR)信号通路之间的关系.方法 采用ELISA方法检测乳腺癌MDA-231细胞IL-8的分泌及rhEGF、anti-EGFR对IL-8分泌的影响;免疫细胞化学方法检测其膜受体CXCR1和CXCR2的表达;MTT和matrigel invasion(基质凝胶侵袭)方法分析rhIL-8及anti-IL-8对癌细胞增殖和侵袭的影响;Western blot分析rhlL-8及anti-IL-8对EGFR活化的影响.结果 乳腺癌细胞可分泌大量IL-8,其细胞膜表面表达CXCR1和CXCR2两种受体.rhlL-8及其中和抗体对乳腺癌细胞的增殖无明显影响,但可影响其侵袭能力:rhIL-8可提高癌细胞的侵袭活性(P＜0.05),其中和抗体则对癌细胞的侵袭有抑制作用(P＜0.05).rhEGF及anti-EGFR均明显抑制了MDA-231细胞IL-8的分泌(P＜0.05,P＜0.01);未发现rhIL-8对EGFR的酪氨酸磷酸化有任何影响,相反anti-IL-8却诱导了EGFR活化.结论 IL-8不是乳腺癌自分泌的促细胞生长因子,IL-8主要通过促进癌细胞的侵袭而影响肿瘤的发展.乳腺癌中G蛋白耦联受体(GPCR)介导的IL-8信号通路与EGFR信号通路之间并无cross-talk,而是竞争抑制的关系.     

Frequent EGFR expression/EGFR amplification and lack of activating mutation in testicular choriocarcinoma

Choriocarcinoma (CC) is the rarest but most aggressive histological component of adult testicular germ cell tumor (TGCT). Although we previously reported a putative role of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) alterations in the progression of CC, little is known about the kinase‐activating mutation status of EGFR, which predicts the response to EGFR‐tyrosine kinase inhibitors. In this study, we clinicopathologically reviewed a total of 12 cases of mixed TGCTs with CC components. Immunohistochemistry, fluorescence in situ hybridization, and direct sequencing was performed to investigate EGFR expression, EGFR copy number alterations, and functional mutation of EGFR in these CC components, respectively. Four (33%) of 12 cases exhibited predominant CC components (>50%), and all these patients died due to disease within 62 months. Overexpression of EGFR, higher copy number of EGFR, and amplification of EGFR was observed in 12 (100%), 10 (83%), and 9 (75%) of 12 CC components, respectively. None of the cases showed any mutational events in exons 18 to 24, which encode the tyrosine kinase domain of EGFR. These results confirm an important role of EGFR in the tumor aggressiveness of testicular CCs and may suggest its possible innate resistance against conventional anti‐EGFR therapies.     

抑制EGFR信号通路对骨折愈合早期骨内、外膜来源干细胞增殖、分化能力影响的研究*

目的 探索抑制表皮生长因子受体（EGFR）信号通路对骨折愈合早期骨内、外膜来源SCs增殖、分化能力的影响。方法 将建立右股骨骨折模型成功的42只SD大鼠按随机数字表分为实验组与对照组,实验组给予Gefitinib 100 mg/（kg· d）（溶于0.5%甲基纤维素）灌胃,对照组给予等量0.5%甲基纤维素灌胃。术后1周提取右股骨骨内、外膜区域的SCs并进行体外培养。通过流式细胞术鉴定第3代干细胞表面标志物FITC-CD29、FITC-CD34、FITC-CD45、FITC-CD90; BrdU法检测各组干细胞增殖能力; 成骨诱导及成软骨诱导分化后行von Kossa染色及阿尔新蓝染色,检测干细胞的分化能力。结果 各组SCs表面标志物FITC-CD29、FITC-CD90呈高表达,FITC-CD34、FITC-CD45呈低表达; BrdU法检测发现实验组骨内、外膜SCs增殖能力较对照组显著降低（P<0.01）; 成骨诱导分化并染色后,实验组骨内、外膜SCs的矿化结节较对照组更多,成软骨诱导分化并染色后,实验组SCs的淡蓝色颗粒较对照组更多。结论 在骨折愈合早期,抑制EGFR信号通路能抑制骨内、外膜来源SCs的增殖,促进其成骨、成软骨的分化。     

心肌缺血大鼠心内神经节神经生长因子表达的变化

目的观察神经生长因子在急性心肌缺血大鼠心内神经节表达及其变化,探讨神经生长因子与心肌缺血的关系。方法采用免疫组织化学方法动态观察了正常大鼠以及大鼠冠状动脉结扎后1、6、12、24h心内神经节神经生长因子的表达及变化。结果各组大鼠的心内神经节均存在神经生长因子阳性神经元,并且神经生长因子阳性神经元的数目在冠状动脉结扎后1、6、12、24h后增多,表达也增强。结论心肌缺血大鼠心内神经节神经生长因子表达持续显著升高,提示神经生长因子可能参与心肌缺血的病变过程。     

Relationship between epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation and serum cyclooxygenase-2 Level,and the synergistic effect of celecoxib and gefitinib on EGFR expression in non-small cell lung cancer cells

Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations occur mostly in patients with lung adenocarcinoma; such patients are also more likely to express cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), indicating a possible relationship between EGFR mutation and COX-2. The COX-2 and EGFR pathways mutually enhance their procarcinogenic effects in different tumor types. Therefore, simultaneous EGFR and COX-2 inhibition may be a promising therapeutic approach for patients with lung adenocarcinoma. We obtained tissue and serum samples from patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) to detect the relationship between EGFR mutation and serum COX-2 level. Subsequently, gefitinib was combined with celecoxib to investigate the efficacy of inhibition in vitro in two NSCLC cell lines: HCC827 (del E746-A750) and A549 (wild-type EGFR). The cells were treated with gefitinib or celecoxib alone or with gefitinib plus celecoxib. Cell proliferation and apoptosis were assessed and correlated with expression of COX-2 and phosphorylated (p)-EGFR. The EGFR mutation rate of the high-COX-2 patients was significantly higher than that in the low-COX-2 patients. Multivariate analysis showed that high COX-2 levels were independently associated with EGFR mutation. Celecoxib and gefitinib inhibited cell growth in both cell lines. At sufficiently high concentrations, celecoxib plus gefitinib significantly mutually enhanced their anti-proliferative and apoptotic effects in both cell lines. At low concentrations, the combination had no additional effects on A549 cells. There was increased down regulation of COX-2 and p-EGFR when both cell lines were treated with high-concentration celecoxib plus gefitinib compared to either agent alone. This study demonstrates that high serum COX-2 levels may indicate EGFR mutations and that the efficacy of combined celecoxib and gefitinib is significantly greater in NSCLC cells with EGFR mutations; at high concentrations, the combination is efficacious in wild-type NSCLC cells.     

表皮生长因子受体与胃癌的研究进展

胃癌的发生与发展机制十分复杂,涉及多种细胞病理改变。表皮生长因子受体(epidermal growth factor receptor,EGFR)及其参与的信号转导通路在胃癌的发生发展中起着重要的作用。近年来,发现多数肿瘤对放化疗存在的耐药性,因此在肿瘤的基因水平寻找诊断指标以及靶向治疗,已经成为近年来研究热点之一。本文综述表皮生长因子与胃癌的研究进展。     

miR-30a在心肌梗死大鼠心肌纤维化中的作用机制及对心功能的影响

目的探讨miR-30a在大鼠心肌梗死后对心肌纤维化的作用机制及对心功能的影响。方法构建携带大鼠miR-30a基因的载体,在HEK293细胞中包装病毒载体r AAV9-miR-30a及阴性对照r AAV9-miR-30a-NC,提取纯化后通过冠脉注射方法分别传导PBS缓冲液、r AAV9-miR-30-NC和r AAV9-miR-30a至大鼠心脏,再建立大鼠心肌梗死模型,分别设为PBS组、miR-30-NC组和miR-30a组,同时设立假手术组(sham组)。用心脏彩色多普勒超声检测心功能指标,包括短轴缩短率(FS)及左室射血分数(LVEF);Masson染色观察心肌胶原容积分数(CVF);免疫组化法检测Ⅰ、Ⅲ型胶原表达;实时荧光定量PCR(real-time PCR)检测心肌miR-30a及TGF-β1和CTGF mRNA表达;蛋白印迹法(Western blot)检测TGF-β1及CTGF蛋白的表达。结果 miR-30a组心功能较PBS组及miR-30-NC组显著改善(P0.05)。miR-30a组的心肌CVF及Ⅰ、Ⅲ胶原表达水平、Ⅰ/Ⅲ型胶原比值较PBS组及miR-30-NC组显著降低(P0.01);miR-30a组心肌TGF-β1 mRNA及蛋白表达水平与PBS组及miR-30-NC组比较显著下降(P0.001);CTGF mRNA及蛋白表达水平较PBS组及miR-30-NC组显著降低(P0.001)。结论 miR-30a过表达能下调心肌梗死后心肌TGF-β1、CTGF mRNA及蛋白水平,从而减少心肌胶原产生,抑制心肌纤维化,进而改善心功能。     

Desmocollin 3 mediates follicle stimulating hormone-induced ovarian epithelial cancer cell proliferation by activating the EGFR/Akt signaling pathway

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is associated with the pathogenesis of ovarian cancer. We sought to explore whether desmocollin 3 (Dsc3) mediates FSH-induced ovarian epithelial cancer cell proliferation and whether the EGFR/Akt signaling pathway may be involved in this process. Dsc3 positivity in ovarian tissue specimens from 72 patients was assessed by immunohistochemistry. The positive expression rates of Dsc3 were similar in ovarian cancer tissues (24/31:77.4%) and borderline ovarian tumor tissues (18/22:81.8%) (P>0.05), but were significantly higher in these cancerous tissues than in benign ovarian cyst tissues (3/19:15.8%) (P<0.05). Consistently, the expression of Dsc3 in four out of five ovarian cancer cells (HO8910, Skov3ip, Skov and Hey cells, but not ES-2 and in borderline ovarian MCV152 tumor cells was higher than in the immortalized ovarian epithelial cell line, Moody. FSH up-regulated the expression of Dsc3 and EGFR in a dose- and time-dependent manner. Furthermore, a converse relationship between the expression of Dsc3, EFGR and PI3K/Akt signaling was elucidated using RNA interference and PI3K/Akt inhibitor in the absence and presence of FSH. A role for these proteins in FSH-induced cell proliferation was verified, highlighting their interdependence in mediating ovarian cancer cell function. These results suggest that Dsc3 can mediate FSH-induced ovarian cancer cell proliferation by activating the EGFR/Akt signaling pathway.     

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.     

乙肝病毒X蛋白通过激活JAK2/STAT3信号通路调节肾小管上皮细胞凋亡

 目的：观察乙肝病毒X蛋白(HBx)对肾小管上皮细胞凋亡的作用,并探讨其在乙型病毒肝炎相关性肾炎(HBVGN)发病中的分子机制。方法：将构建好的HBx真核表达载体pcDNA3.1(+)-HBx转染至体外培养的人肾近曲小管上皮细胞(HK-2细胞)中。Western blotting法检测转染后目的蛋白的表达及JAK2/STAT3信号通路的活化。细胞免疫荧光检测STAT3及p-STAT3表达水平。CCK-8法检测细胞增殖活性。Hoechst 33342染色观察细胞的形态学改变。透射电镜观察细胞的超微结构及凋亡。Annexin V/PI双染流式细胞术检测细胞凋亡率。结果：转染目的基因HBx后,p-JAK2及p-STAT3表达水平均显著增加;同时,细胞增殖明显受抑。透射电镜、Hoechst 33342染色及Annexin V/PI双染流式细胞术检测发现HBx促进HK-2细胞凋亡。AG490（JAK2/STAT3信号通路阻断剂）孵育后能够部分阻断JAK2/STAT3信号通路,减少HBx所致细胞凋亡。结论：HBx通过激活JAK2/STAT3信号通路导致肾小管上皮细胞凋亡,可能参与了HBV直接损伤肾组织的致病机制。     

Next‐generation sequencing of Chinese stage IV lung cancer patients reveals an association between EGFR mutation status and survival outcome

Large‐scale genomic characterization of non‐small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has revealed several putative oncogenic driver mutations that may constitute druggable therapeutic targets. However, there are little data to suggest that such gene alterations have clinical relevance. Over 12 consecutive months, tumor biopsy samples from 80 patients with stage IV NSCLC were analyzed for mutations in selected exons of 508 cancer‐related genes using next‐generation sequencing. From 85 specimens referred for genomic characterization, 80 (94%) specimens were successfully genotyped, and all had identifiable somatic alterations. Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and TP53 genes contained the highest frequency of observed mutations (65% and 40%, respectively) in the stage IV NSCLC cases. Notably, patients with EGFR mutations showed a significantly shorter survival time compared with patients expressing wild‐type EGFR (p = 0.0053). Moreover, of the 32 patients harboring EGFR mutations, EGFR‐L858R mutant patients showed a significantly shorter survival time compared with patients with other EGFR mutations (p = 0.036). In conclusion, tumors from stage IV NSCLC patients harbor characteristic gene alterations, of which EGFR L858R in particular appears to be a poor prognostic factor for overall survival.     

黄角颗粒对脑缺血再灌注损伤大鼠JAK2/STAT3信号通路的影响

目的:研究黄角颗粒对脑缺血再灌注损伤大鼠JAK2/STAT3信号通路的影响。方法:采用线栓法构建大鼠脑缺血再灌注损伤模型,取30只健康雄性SD大鼠随机分为假手术组、模型组和黄角颗粒组,并按分组给予相应处理。采用Zea Longa评分法对各组大鼠进行神经功能评分,TTC染色检测各组大鼠脑梗死体积百分比,HE染色观察各组大鼠脑组织病理形态,TUNEL染色法检测各组大鼠脑细胞凋亡率,Western blot检测各组大鼠脑组织中p-JAK2和p-STAT3的蛋白水平。结果:与假手术组相比,模型组大鼠的神经功能缺损程度和神经细胞损伤程度明显加重(P0.05);脑梗死体积百分比和脑细胞凋亡率显著上升(P0.05);脑组织中p-JAK2和p-STAT3的蛋白水平显著上调(P0.05)。与模型组相比,黄角颗粒组大鼠的神经功能缺损程度和神经细胞损伤程度明显减轻(P0.05);脑梗死体积百分比和脑细胞凋亡率显著下降(P0.05);脑组织中p-JAK2和p-STAT3的蛋白水平显著下调(P0.05)。结论:黄角颗粒对脑缺血再灌注损伤大鼠的保护作用可能与抑制JAK2/STAT3信号通路的激活相关。     

妊娠期高血压疾病胎盘组织中CASR和EGFR的相关研究

目的探讨在妊娠期高血压疾病患者胎盘组织中细胞外钙受体（CASR）和表皮生长因子受体（EGFR）的表达情况及其相互关系。方法通过免疫组织化学方法检测妊娠期高血压疾病患者64例（妊娠期高血压组21例,子痫前期轻度组23例,重度组20例）及健康足月孕妇20例（对照组）胎盘组织中CASR和EGFR蛋白的表达情况。结果 （1）妊娠期高血压疾病患者胎盘组织中CASR在妊娠期高血压组表达水平为59.0532±8.039,子痫前期轻度组患者中为64.3623±3.7278,两组比较,差异有统计学意义（P〈0.0001）;CASR在子痫前期重度组患者中表达为112.2831±6.2060,与妊娠期高血压组比较,差异有统计学意义（P〈0.0001）,与子痫前期轻度组比较,差异有统计学意义（P〈0.0001）。CASR的蛋白在妊娠期高血压组患者胎盘组织中表达水平为59.0532±8.039,对照组为54.8585±4.3035,两组比较,差异无显著性（t=0.08,P=0.7759）。（2）妊娠期高血压疾病患者胎盘组织中表皮生长因子受体（EGFR）在妊娠期高血压组表达水平为56.174±3.1020,子痫前期轻度组患者中为78.6844±2.6713,两组比较,差异有统计学意义（t=18.73,P=0.0001）;EGFR在子痫前期重度组患者中表达为94.2090±6.8352,与子痫前期轻度组比较,差异有统计学意义（t=11.37,P〈0.0001）。（3）胎盘组织中CASR和表皮生长因子受体（EGFR）表达量呈正相关关系（r=0.352,P〈0.05）。结论妊娠期高血压疾病患者胎盘组织中CASR的蛋白表达升高和EGFR激活及过度增高,可能在妊娠期高血压疾病发生发展中起重要作用。     

Sinomenine regulates CD14/TLR4, JAK2/STAT3 pathway and calcium signal via α7nAChR to inhibit inflammation in LPS-stimulated macrophages

Objective: To investigate the cellular mechanism that sinomenine (SIN) inhibits inflammation in macrophages induced by LPS through α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (α7nAChR).

Materials and methods: RAW264.7 cells were stimulated with LPS and treated by SIN or nicotine (Nic). A selective antagonist of α7nAChR, α-bungarotoxin (BTX) was used to block α7nAChR. AG490 was used to inhibit JAK2 activation. ELISA was performed to detect the levels of TNF-α and MCP-1. Western blotting was used to analyze the expression of MIF, MMP-9, CD14, TLR4, STAT3 and p-STAT3. Intracellular-free calcium level was measured by Fluorescent probe fluo-3/AM

Results: SIN inhibited the production of TNF-α, MCP-1, MIF, and MMP-9, decreased the expression of CD14 and TLR4, and inhibited the release of intracellular-free calcium from intracellular stores in RAW 264.7 cells stimulated by LPS. JAK-specific inhibitor AG490 attenuated the inhibitory effect of SIN on TNF-α. SIN increased the phosphorylation of STAT3. And the above effects of SIN were attenuated by antagonist of α7nAChR.

Conclusions: SIN can decrease the expression of CD14/TLR4 and intracellular free calcium level, activate JAK2/STAT3 pathway to inhibit inflammatory response through α7nAChR in macrophages.     

丁苯酞通过激活VEGF/VEGFR2-Notch1/Dll4信号促进HUVECs形成血管

目的:探索缺血缺氧(H/I)条件下丁苯酞(NBP)通过激活血管内皮生长因子(VEGF)/VEGF受体2(VEGFR2)-Notch1/Delta样配体4(Dll4)信号促进人脐静脉内皮细胞(HUVECs)血管形成的机制。方法:利用无血清培养基和缺氧罐模拟H/I条件,HUVECs传代培养后设置正常对照(control)组、H/I组、NBP高剂量(H/I+NBP_(high))组和NBP低剂量(H/I+NBP_(low))组,其中control组为常规培养的HUVECs,H/I组为H/I条件下培养的HUVECs,H/I+NBP_(high)组为在H/I环境下使用20μmol/L丁苯酞干预的HUVECs,H/I+NBP_(low)组为在H/I环境下使用5μmol/L丁苯酞干预的HUVECs。CCK-8法检测各组细胞的细胞活力,细胞划痕实验检测各组细胞的迁移能力,体外血管形成实验检测各组细胞成管能力,Western blot法检测VEGFR2、Notch1和Dll4的表达,ELISA法检测培养基中VEGF的表达,qPCR检测VEGF、VEGFR2、Notch1和Dll4的mRNA表达水平。结果:丁苯酞可以提高H/I条件下HUVECs的存活率,促进细胞的迁移和体外血管的形成能力,且H/I+NBP_(high)组比H/I+NBP_(low)组更加显著。丁苯酞可以提高VEGF、VEGFR2、Notch1和Dll4的mRNA及蛋白表达。结论:丁苯酞可以在H/I条件下促进HUVECs形成血管,其机制可能与VEGF/VEGFR2-Notch1/Dll4信号的激活有关。