氟中毒大鼠肾组织抗氧化酶基因水平的变化

目的探讨氧化应激在慢性氟中毒大鼠肾脏损伤机制的作用。方法给大鼠饮水投氟3个月,通过生化技术测定血清中尿酸(UA)与脂质过氧化产物丙二醛(MDA)的含量及抗氧化酶超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)、谷胱甘肽过氧化物酶(GSH-Px)的活力;抽提肾组织的总RNA并利用RT-PCR方法检测组织中GSH-Px、SOD、硫氧还蛋白(Trx)的mRNA表达水平。结果常食投氟组大鼠血清中GSH-Px、SOD及MDA含量均有不同程度升高,其中GSH-Px的升高有统计学意义(P<0.05),而低钙加氟组的血清MDA含量较之对照组明显升高;血清的尿酸含量在常食100 mg F-/L组和低钙100 mg F-/L组较之相应的对照组明显降低。常食投氟组肾组织的GSH-Px、SOD,Trx在mRNA水平上含量已有不同程度升高,SOD基因表达显著升高(P<0.05),偏食对照组大鼠肾组织SOD基因表达水平亦显著升高。结论一定浓度的氟刺激肾组织抗氧化酶基因的表达,与血清内抗氧化酶活性升高相一致;低钙协同氟的毒性作用,进一步加剧机体的氧化应激态,尿酸在拮抗氟引起的氧化应激中具有一定作用。     

不同频率间歇低氧下大鼠肝脏氧化应激损伤及Tempol的干预作用

目的 探讨不同频率间歇低氧(IH)对大鼠肝脏氧化应激损伤差异和Tempol的干预作用及可能机制.方法 应用慢性间歇低氧(CIH)大鼠模型,模拟OSAS周期性间歇低氧/再氧和病理生理过程.56只雄性Wistar大鼠随机分为不同频率IH组(IH1,IH2,IH3,IH4,频率依次为10、20、30、40次/h),30T组(...     

人硫氧还蛋白对大鼠肺缺血再灌注损伤的保护作用及机制

目的探讨人硫氧还蛋白（hTrx）对肺缺血再灌注（I/R）损伤的保护作用及可能机制。方法将健康清洁级Wistar大鼠84只随机分为对照组12只、I/R组和Trx组各36只,后两组复制I/R肺损伤模型,Trx组于缺血前10 min和再灌注前10 min腹腔注射重组hTrx注射液0.75 mg/kg。于再灌注1、3、5 h分别取三组肺组织检测超氧化物歧化酶（SOD）活性,丙二醛（MDA）含量;原位缺口末端标记（TUNEL）法测定细胞凋亡指数（AI）;原位杂交法检测Caspase-3 mRNA表达。结果 I/R组各时点MDA含量、细胞AI和Caspase-3 mRNA表达均显著高于对照组（P均〈0.01）,而SOD活性则随再灌注时间延长有所降低;Trx组MDA含量、AI、Caspase-3 mRNA表达均显著低于I/R组（P均〈0.01）。AI与MDA、Caspase-3 mRNA呈显著正相关（r分别为0.844,0.775,P均〈0.01）;与SOD呈显著负相关（r为-0.820,P〈0.01）。结论 Trx对I/R后肺组织细胞凋亡具有抑制作用;其机制可能与清除自由基、抑制脂质过氧化、下调Caspase-3 mRNA表达有关。     

Role of thioredoxin in lung disease

Thioredoxin system is a ubiquitous thiol oxidoreductase system that regulates cellular reduction/oxidation (redox) status. It includes thioredoxin (Trx), thioredoxin reductase (TrxR), and NADPH. Trx plays an essential role in cell function by limiting oxidative stress directly via antioxidant effects and indirectly by proteins interaction with key signal transduction molecules. A variety of signaling molecules have been implicated in the cytoprotection conferred by Trx, such as autophagic proteins, p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase, nuclear factor-κB, phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase. Recent studies indicated that Trx may contribute to the pathogenesis of COPD, asthma and lung injury. Enhanced Trx expression or application of recombinant Trx afforded protection in preclinical models of pulmonary tissue injury, which suggested Trx may be used in future therapeutic applications. The focus of this review is on the significance of Trx in various pulmonary diseases, which as a potential therapeutic strategy to protect against oxidative stress and inflammation.     

高血糖促进氧化应激加重大鼠心肌缺血/再灌注损伤

目的:研究高血糖是否可通过增加大鼠急性缺血/再灌注（I/R）心肌氧化应激而加重心肌损伤,并探讨其机制。方法: 将SD大鼠随机分为3组:假手术组(Sham)、生理盐水对照组(Vehicle)和高糖组(HG)。通过缺血30 min再灌注6 h,建立大鼠急性心肌I/R模型。通过静脉输注高浓度葡萄糖溶液,建立大鼠急性心肌I/R并发高血糖动物模型。术中监测血糖水平。再灌注结束后,检测血浆心肌酶谱水平,心肌梗死面积（IS）、心肌细胞凋亡指数（AI）和caspase 3的活性,检测心肌组织中氧化应激指标超氧阴离子、gp91phox、MDA、SOD,以及硫氧还蛋白结合蛋白（Txnip）的水平和硫氧还蛋白（Trx）的活性。结果: 与Vehicle组比较,HG组大鼠血糖水平显著升高,肌酸激酶（CK）、乳酸脱氢酶（LDH）的水平和IS增加,AI和caspase 3的活性升高(P<0.05)。HG组I/R心肌组织氧化应激程度显著升高,超氧阴离子、gp91phox和MDA水平增加(P<0.05)。同时,HG组I/R心肌组织的Txnip表达增加而Trx活性降低(P<0.05)。结论: 高血糖可增加大鼠I/R心肌中Txnip的表达,抑制Trx的活性促进氧化应激,这可能是其加重I/R心肌损伤的机制。     

Melatonin ameliorates endothelial dysfunction,vascular inflammation,and systemic hypertension in rats with chronic intermittent hypoxia

The pathogenesis of hypertension in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with endothelial dysfunction induced by chronic intermittent hypoxia (IH). Studies have shown that administration of melatonin ameliorates oxidative injury and inflammation. This study examined the effect of melatonin on the oxidative stress, endothelial dysfunction, and inflammation during the pathogenesis of hypertension in chronic IH. Adult Sprague‐Dawley rats that had received a daily injection of melatonin or vehicle were exposed to IH treatment mimicking a severe OSA condition for 14–21 days. Systolic pressure was significantly higher in the vehicle‐treated (144 ± 2.7 mmHg) but not in the melatonin‐treated rats (123 ± 5.1 mmHg) by 21–day IH treatment when compared with the normoxic control. Levels of malondialdehyde and the expressions of NADPH oxidase, pro‐inflammatory mediators (TNF‐α, inducible NO synthase, COX‐2), and adhesion molecules (ICAM‐1, VCAM‐1, and E‐selectin) of the thoracic aorta were markedly increased by 14‐day IH treatment preceding the hypertensive response. Also, levels of nitric oxide (NO˙), endothelial‐dependent relaxation, and the expressions of endothelial NO synthase (eNOS) and antioxidant enzymes (GPx, CAT, and Cu/Zn SOD) were significantly lowered in the IH rats. Melatonin treatment significantly mitigated the increased expression of NADPH oxidase, pro‐inflammatory mediators, and adhesion molecules. Moreover, melatonin prevented the endothelial dysfunction with ameliorated levels of NO˙, endothelial‐dependent relaxation, and expressions of eNOS and antioxidant enzymes. These results suggest that melatonin is protective against IH‐induced hypertension and endothelial dysfunction via an antioxidant and anti‐inflammatory mechanism.     

普罗布考对2型糖尿病大鼠肾脏硫氧还蛋白系统表达的影响

目的 观察硫氧还蛋白系统在2型糖尿病大鼠肾脏组织的表达及早期普罗布考干预对硫氧还蛋白系统表达的影响.方法 将30只雄性SD大鼠分为正常对照组(C组)、糖尿病组(D组)、糖尿病普罗布考治疗组(P组),普罗布考干预8周后,通过免疫组化、RT-PCR、Western免疫印迹技术观察普罗布考对硫氧还蛋白(Thioredoxin,Trx)及硫氧还蛋白相互作用蛋白(Thioredoxin-interacting protein,Txnip)表达的影响,并检测各组大鼠空腹血糖(FPG)、胰岛素、肾功能、丙二醛、超氧化物歧化酶(Superoxide dismutase,SOD)、过氧化氢酶(Catalase,CAT)的含量.结果 P组与C组比较,Trx表达明显降低(0.162±0.008对0.239±0.006,P＜0.05),Txnip表达明显升高(0.159±0.003对0.091±0.016,P＜0.05).P组与D组比较,Trx表达升高(0.162±0.008对0.108±0.013,P＜0.05),Txnip表达降低(0.159±0.003对0.236±0.009,P＜0.05).与C组比较,D组大鼠氧化应激指标升高、肾功能受损、抗氧化酶降低,而P组大鼠上述指标(除FPG外)有所改善(P＜0.05).结论 普罗布考通过部分恢复Trx功能,降低Txnip表达,减少氧化应激,发挥对2型糖尿病大鼠肾脏组织的保护作用.

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Objective To observe the expression of thioredoxin (Trx) and thioredoxin-interacting protein (Txnip) in the kidney of type 2 diabetic rats induced by streptozotocin and the effect of probucol treatment on thioredoxin system. Methods Thirty male SD rats were divided into control group( C, n = 10), diabetes group ( D, n =10), and probucol treated diabetic group ( P, n = 10). After eight weeks of probucol treatment, the expressions of Trx and Txnip in the kidney of three groups were measured by RT-PCR, Western blot, and immunohistochemistry. Body weight,24 h microalbuminuria( ALB), fasting plasma glucose( FPG), fasting insulin( HNS), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine (Cr), malondialdehyde ( MDA ), superoxide dismutase ( SOD ), and catalase (CAT) were determined. Results Compared with group C, Trx was markedly decreased in group P (0. 162 ±0. 008 vs 0. 239 ±0. 006, P＜0.05 ), while Txnip was significantly increased (0. 159±0.003 vs 0. 091 ±0.016, P＜0.05 ). Trx in group P was increased as compared with group D (0. 162 ±0. 008 vs 0. 108 ± 0. 013, P ＜ 0. 05 ), while Txnip was lowered (0. 159±0.003 vs 0. 236±0.009 ,P＜0.05 ). FPG, 24 h ALB, BUN, Cr,and MDA levels in group D were markedly increased as compared with group C (P＜0. 05), while the activity of SOD, CAT, and FINS levels were decreased apparently (P＜0.05). The above markers except for FPG in group P were ameliorated (P＜0. 05 ).Conclusions Probucol attenuated oxidative stress by means of partially restoring Trx function and reducing Txnip expression, and thus played a major role in renoprotection of type 2 diabetic nephropathy.     

Left ventricular remodeling after myocardial infarction in mice with targeted deletion of the NADPH oxidase subunit gp91PHOX

Background Oxidative stress is involved in progression of left ventricular hypertrophy and heart failure. Since NADPH oxidases are a major source of reactive oxygen species in the heart, we studied left ventricular remodeling after myocardial infarction in mice with targeted deletion of the NADPH oxidase subunit gp91^phox. Methods and results gp91^phox knockout (KO) and wild–type (WT) animals underwent coronary artery ligation. Mortality was significant higher in the gp91^phox KO mice. However, transthoracic echocardiography performed at days 1, 7, and 56 at mid–papillary levels revealed that progression of left ventricular remodeling was not influenced by the genotype. Moreover, systemic oxidative stress was not reduced in gp91^phox KO mice as indicated by a significant increase in lipid peroxides potentially mediated by an increase of the NADPH subunit nox–1 in gp91^phox KO mice. Conclusion Targeted deletion of the NADPH subunit gp91^phox does not affect left ventricular remodeling following myocardial infarction and does not decrease the production of oxidative stress. However, the final role of the different NADPH subunits in the heart under pathophysiologic conditions remains to be determined.     

Effect of Telmisartan on local cardiovascular oxidative stress in mouse under chronic intermittent hypoxia condition

Objective

The objective of this study is to explore the protective effect of an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) on local cardiovascular angiotensin II (AngII) and oxidative stress markers such as malondialdehyde (MDA), NADPH oxydase p47^phox, and 8-hydroxy-2′-deoxyguanosine/8-hydroxyguanosine (8-OHdG/8-OHG) of mice that had chronic intermittent hypoxia (CIH).

Methods

Thirty-two healthy male C57B6J mice were randomly divided into four groups: CIH (12 weeks of CIH), ARB (CIH+Telmisartan), air control (room air delivery), and blank control (no treatment). AngII, p47^phox, and 8-OHdG/8-OHG were detected in mouse cardiocytes by immunohistochemistry. MDA was measured with the thiobarbituric acid method.

Measurements and results

The highest AngII levels occur in the ARB treatment group (P?<?0.05), followed by the CIH group (which was higher than the two control groups; P?=?0.000). The levels of p47^phox were statistically higher in the CIH group than in the other groups (P?=?0.000) and lower in the ARB group (but still higher than in the two control groups, P?=?0.000). The levels of 8-OHdG/8-OHG were the highest in the CIH group (P?<?0.05), followed by the ARB group (which was higher than the two control groups, P?=?0.000). The levels of MDA in the myocardial homogenate of mice were the highest in the CIH group (P?=?0.000).

Conclusions

Based on the above results, it can be concluded that Telmisartan may protect mouse cardiocytes from oxidative stress damage due to CIH.     

重度间歇低氧大鼠学习记忆功能与氧化应激的关系

目的 通过建立重度间歇低氧动物模型,探讨OSAHS大鼠学习记忆功能与氧化应激的关系.方法 成年雄性Wistar大鼠48只,体重(170±10)g,采用随机数字法分为5％间歇性低氧组和对照组,每组又分为2、4、6和8周时间组,每组6只,其中实验组给予5％间歇低氧,并分别在2、4、6、8周进行Morris水迷宫检测学习记忆功能,随后处死大鼠,取脑组织于透射电子显微镜下观察海马区超微结构的变化,通过化学比色法测定海马组织超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)活性和丙二醛水平.结果 与对照组比较,实验组大鼠水迷宫测试大鼠逃避潜伏期时间延长、跨越目标象限时间缩短、穿台次数减少,与对照组相比差异具有统计学意义(P＜0.05);随着间歇低氧持续时间延长,实验组各时间点学习功能的改变差异组间比较差异均有统计学意义(均P＜0.05).对照组大鼠海马组织于电子显微镜下神经元结构完整,细胞器丰富,而实验组大鼠海马组织的神经元和突触数量明显减少,细胞核皱缩,突触结构模糊,突触间隙增宽,且随着暴露时间的延长,细胞损伤改变愈加明显.与对照组比较,实验组海马组织丙二醛含量明显增高,而SOD活性降低,且随间歇低氧时间延长其变化更为明显,差异有统计学意义(均P＜0.05).结论 间歇重度低氧大鼠海马组织存在氧化应激损伤,可能通过引起神经元及突触数量与结构的改变,从而导致学习记忆功能障碍,且随着缺氧时间的延长逐渐加重.     

Age-related changes in renal expression of oxidant and antioxidant enzymes and oxidative stress markers in male SHR and WKY rats

Oxidative stress has been hypothesized to play a role in aging and age-related disorders, such as hypertension. This study compared levels of oxidative stress and renal expression of oxidant and antioxidant enzymes in male normotensive Wistar Kyoto (WKY) and spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR) at different ages (3 and 12 months). In the renal cortex of 3-month old SHR increases in hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) were accompanied by augmented expression of NADPH oxidase subunit Nox4 and decreased expression of antioxidant enzymes SOD1 and SOD3. A further increase in renal H₂O₂ production and urinary TBARS was observed in 12-month old WKY and SHR as compared with 3-month old rats. Similarly, expressions of NADPH oxidase subunit p22^phox, SOD2 and SOD3 were markedly elevated with age in both strains. When compared with age-matched WKY, catalase expression was increased in 3-month old SHR, but unchanged in 12-month old SHR. Body weight increased with aging in both rat strains, but this increase was more pronounced in WKY. In conclusion, renal oxidative stress in 12-month old SHR is an exaggeration of the process already observed in the 3-month old SHR, whereas the occurrence of obesity in 12-month old normotensive rats may partially be responsible for the age-related increase in oxidative stress.     

Targeting thioredoxin reductase is a basis for cancer therapy by arsenic trioxide

Arsenic trioxide (ATO) is an effective cancer therapeutic drug for acute promyelocytic leukemia and has potential anticancer activity against a wide range of solid tumors. ATO exerts its effect mainly through elevated oxidative stress, but the exact molecular mechanism remains elusive. The thioredoxin (Trx) system comprising NADPH, thioredoxin reductase (TrxR), and Trx and the glutathione (GSH) system composed of NADPH, glutathione reductase, and GSH supported by glutaredoxin are the two electron donor systems that control cellular proliferation, viability, and apoptosis. Recently, the selenocysteine-dependent TrxR enzyme has emerged as an important molecular target for anticancer drug development. Here, we have discovered that ATO irreversibly inhibits mammalian TrxR with an IC(50) of 0.25 microM. Both the N-terminal redox-active dithiol and the C-terminal selenothiol-active site of reduced TrxR may participate in the reaction with ATO. The inhibition of MCF-7 cell growth by ATO was correlated with irreversible inactivation of TrxR, which subsequently led to Trx oxidation. Furthermore, the inhibition of TrxR by ATO was attenuated by GSH, and GSH depletion by buthionine sulfoximine enhanced ATO-induced cell death. These results strongly suggest that the ATO anticancer activity is by means of a Trx system-mediated apoptosis. Blocking cancer cell DNA replication and repair and induction of oxidative stress by the inhibition of both Trx and GSH systems are suggested as cancer chemotherapeutic strategies.     

Evidence of oxidative stress as a cofactor in the development of insulin resistance in patients with chronic hepatitis C.

Aim: The mechanisms by which metabolic disorders develop in patients with chronic hepatitis C are unknown. Our study aimed to test whether oxidative stress contributes to these mechanisms. Methods: The index of homeostasis model assessment-insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) and serum and hepatic levels of thioredoxin (Trx), which are markers of oxidative stress, were evaluated in 203 biopsy-proven chronic hepatitis C patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 1 or 2 infection. HOMA-IR and Trx levels were compared with baseline values after phlebotomy in 23 patients. Results: HOMA-IR and serum Trx levels were significantly correlated with disease stage (HOMA-IR, P < 0.00001; Trx, P < 0.0001) and independently predicted fibrosis scores (HOMA-IR, P < 0.05; Trx, P < 0.005). Steatosis (%) was significantly correlated with HOMA-IR (P < 0.00005) and Trx (P < 0.001) stage (P < 0.00001). Serum Trx levels were significantly correlated with HOMA-IR (P < 0.05), even after adjustment for body mass index (P < 0.05). Furthermore, the mRNA levels of hepatic Trx were significantly correlated with HOMA-IR (P < 0.05) and independently-predicted HOMA-IR (P < 0.05). The alanine aminotransferase (P < 0.00001), Trx (P < 0.05), and HOMA-IR (P < 0.05) serum levels decreased significantly after phlebotomy; these effects were similar even in non-responders to interferon. Conclusion: Oxidative stress contributed to the development of IR irrespective of obesity in patients with HCV genotype 1 or 2 infection. This study could contribute to our understanding of how metabolic disorders develop and how they should be treated in chronic hepatitis C patients.     

Activation of natriuretic peptide receptor-C attenuates the enhanced oxidative stress in vascular smooth muscle cells from spontaneously hypertensive rats: implication of Gialpha protein

We have recently shown that vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMC) from spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR) exhibit enhanced expression of Giα proteins, which was attributed to the enhanced oxidative stress. Since C-ANP_4-23 that specifically interacts with natriuretic peptide C (NPR-C) receptor has been shown to decrease the expression of Giα protein in VSMC, the present study was undertaken to examine if C-ANP_4-23 can also decrease the enhanced expression of Giα protein in VSMC from SHR and whether it is attributed to its ability to attenuate the enhanced oxidative stress. Aortic VSMC from 12-week-old SHR and their age-matched Wistar-Kyoto (WKY) rats were used for the present studies. VSMC from SHR exhibited enhanced expression of Giα-2 and Giα-3 proteins, different subunits of NADPH oxidase such as Nox⁴ and p^47phox proteins but not of p^22phox, enhanced production of superoxide anion as well as NADPH oxidase activity as compared to age-matched WKY rats. Treatment of VSMC from SHR with C-ANP_4-23 decreased towards control levels the enhanced expression of Giα proteins, enhanced superoxide anion production and enhanced NADPH oxidase activity as well as the enhanced expression of Nox⁴ and p^47phox. However, C-ANP_4-23-induced attenuation of the enhanced level of O₂⁻ and NADPH oxidase activity occurs at 4 h before the decrease in the enhanced expression of p^47phox that occurs at 16 h of C-ANP_4-23 treatment. The decreased expression of NADPH oxidase in SHR was also associated with further decrease in O₂⁻ and NADPH oxidase activity. Furthermore, treatment of VSMC from SHR with pertussis toxin (PT) decreased the enhanced levels of superoxide anion as well as NADPH oxidase activity; however, the enhanced levels of different subunits of NADPH oxidase were not attenuated by PT treatment. These results suggest that C-ANP_4-23 decreases the enhanced oxidative stress in SHR by attenuating the enhanced expression of Giα proteins and also the enhanced levels of NADPH oxidase.     

间歇低氧对大鼠血管内皮硫氧还蛋白的影响

目的 通过测定睡眠呼吸暂停模式间歇低氧大鼠血管内皮硫氧还蛋白(thioredoxin,TRX)mRNA的表达水平,进一步探讨氧化应激在阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停综合征导致高血压发生机制中的具体作用.方法 160只成年雄性Wistar大鼠随机分为5组:5%间歇低氧组,7.5%间歇低氧组,10%间歇低氧组,10%持续低氧对照组和常...     

间歇缺氧大鼠海马神经元凋亡及其机制

目的探讨间歇缺氧对大鼠海马组织氧化应激状态及海马神经元凋亡的影响及其可能的机制。方法将36只雄性Wistar大鼠随机分为间歇缺氧组、持续缺氧组和正常对照组，每组12只。采用化学比色法测定海马组织丙二醛和超氧化物歧化酶（SOD）水平，应用Western免疫印迹法检测海马CA1区磷酸化C—JUN氨基末端激酶（p-JNK）、磷酸化c-jun（p-c-jun）的表达水平，应用缺口末端标记（TUNEL）法检测海马CA1区神经元凋亡率。结果间歇缺氧组大鼠海马CAl区丙二醛水平为（1．61±0．39）nmol／mg蛋白，显著高于正常对照组的[（1．25±0．29）nmol／mg蛋白]和持续缺氧组的[（1．34±0．24）nmol／mg蛋白]；间歇缺氧组大鼠海马CAl区SOD水平为（45±13）NU／mg蛋白，显著低于正常对照组[（58±12）NU／mg蛋白]和持续缺氧组[（56±10）NU／mg蛋白]；持续缺氧组与正常对照组的差异均无统计学意义。间歇缺氧组p-JNK、p—c-jun表达显著增高，分别是正常对照组的2．1倍及2．3倍；间歇缺氧组海马CA1区神经元凋亡率为（0．30±0．16）％，显著高于正常对照组[（0．12±0．07）％]和持续缺氧组[（0．17±0．09）]。结论间歇缺氧可导致海马CA1区氧化应激状态，从而激活JNK信号传导通路，介导海马神经元凋亡，这可能是阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停低通气综合征患者神经功能障碍的病理生理基础之一。【     

Postprandial antioxidant gene expression is modified by Mediterranean diet supplemented with coenzyme Q10 in elderly men and women

Postprandial oxidative stress is characterized by an increased susceptibility of the organism towards oxidative damage after consumption of a meal rich in lipids and/or carbohydrates. We have investigated whether the quality of dietary fat alters postprandial gene expression and protein levels involved in oxidative stress and whether the supplementation with coenzyme Q₁₀ (CoQ) improves this situation in an elderly population. Twenty participants were randomized to receive three isocaloric diets each for 4 weeks: Mediterranean diet supplemented with CoQ (Med + CoQ diet), Mediterranean diet (Med diet), saturated fatty acid-rich diet (SFA diet). After 12-h fast, volunteers consumed a breakfast with a fat composition similar to that consumed in each of the diets. Nrf2, p22^phox and p47^phox, superoxide dismutase 1 and 2 (SOD1 and SOD2), glutathione peroxidase 1 (GPx1), thiorredoxin reductase (TrxR) gene expression and Kelch-like ECH associating protein 1 (Keap-1) and citoplasmic and nuclear Nrf2 protein levels were determined. Med and Med + CoQ diets induced lower Nrf2, p22^phox, p47^phox, SOD1, SOD2 and TrxR gene expression and higher cytoplasmic Nrf2 and Keap-1 protein levels compared to the SFA diet. Moreover, Med + CoQ diet produced lower postprandial Nrf2 gene expression and lower nuclear Nrf2 protein levels compared to the other diets and lower GPx1 gene expression than the SFA diet. Our results support the antioxidant effect of a Med diet and that exogenous CoQ supplementation has a protective effects against free radical overgeneration through the lowering of postprandial oxidative stress modifying the postprandial antioxidant protein levels and reducing the postprandial expression of antioxidant genes in peripheral blood mononuclear cells.

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间歇性低氧大鼠模型心肌氧化应激损伤变化及依达拉奉的干预作用

目的:通过建立间歇性低氧(IH)大鼠模型,探讨IH对大鼠心肌氧化应激损伤的影响及其可能作用机制,并进一步了解依达拉奉的干预作用,为临床阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停低通气综合征及其相关心血管并发症的研究及防治提供新思路。方法:选取健康雄性Wistar大鼠80只,随机分为正常对照(NC)组、IH组、IH+依达拉奉组、IH+生理盐水(NS)组,每组20只。采用气体控制装置向密闭模拟舱中充入氮气、氧气及压缩空气的方法建立IH大鼠模型。造模4周后,检测大鼠血清乳酸脱氢酶(LDH)、肌酸激酶(CK)、肌酸激酶同工酶(CK-MB)及心肌组织丙二醛(MDA)、超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)、羟自由基的含量;测定心肌细胞线粒体腺嘌呤核苷三磷酸(ATP)水平;光镜、透射电镜观察心肌形态学及超微结构改变;反转录-聚合酶链反应技术检测心肌组织Bcl-2、Bax、半胱氨酸蛋白酶3(Caspase-3) mRNA的表达情况。结果:(1)与NC组相比,IH组及IH+NS组LDH、CK、CK-MB、MDA、羟自由基含量明显增加,Bax、Caspase-3 mRNA表达明显升高( P值均<0.05);而SOD活力显著降低,ATP含量显著减少,Bcl-2 mRNA表达明显下降( P值均<0.05)。(2)光镜和透射电镜下,NC组心肌组织未见明显损伤,而IH组及IH+NS组心肌组织的形态学及超微结构均受损。(3)经依达拉奉干预后,血清LDH、CK、CK-MB及心肌组织MDA、羟自由基含量明显降低,Bax、Caspase-3 mRNA表达下降( P值均<0.05);SOD活力明显升高,ATP含量增加,Bcl-2 mRNA表达水平升高( P值均<0.05);且光镜及电镜下心肌组织损伤程度得到一定缓解。(4)心肌细胞Caspase-3 mRNA表达水平与CK( r=0.575)、CK-MB( r=0.460)、MDA( r=0.643)、羟自由基( r=0.454)、Bax mRNA( r=0.741)呈正相关,与ATP( r=-0.525)、Bcl-2 mRNA( r=-0.578)呈负相关。 结论:(1)IH可通过增加氧化物、降低抗氧化物及激活Bcl-2、Bax、Caspase-3引起大鼠心肌氧化应激损伤;(2)IH所致的心肌氧化应激损伤可能通过线粒体介导的细胞凋亡实现;(3)依达拉奉对IH所致的大鼠心肌损伤具有干预作用。     

Fluvastatin-induced reduction of oxidative stress ameliorates diabetic cardiomyopathy in association with improving coronary microvasculature

Diabetic cardiomyopathy is associated with increased oxidative stress and vascular endothelial dysfunction, which lead to coronary microangiopathy. We tested whether statin-induced redox imbalance improvements could ameliorate diabetic cardiomyopathy and improve coronary microvasculature in streptozotocin-induced diabetes mellitus (DM). Fluvastatin (10 mg/kg/day) or vehicle was orally administered for 12 weeks to rats with or without DM. Myocardial oxidative stress was assessed by NADPH (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate) oxidase subunit p22^phox and gp91^phox mRNA expression, and myocardial 8-iso-prostaglandin F_2α (PGF_2α) levels. Myocardial vascular densities were assessed using anti-CD31 and anti-α-smooth muscle actin (SMA) antibodies. Fluvastatin did not affect blood pressure or plasma cholesterol, but attenuated increased left ventricular (LV) minimum pressure and ameliorated LV systolic dysfunction in DM rats in comparison with vehicle (LV dP/dt, 8.9 ± 1.8 vs 5.4 ± 1.0 × 10³ mmHg/s, P < 0.05). Myocardial oxidative stress increased in DM, but fluvastatin significantly reduced p22^phox and gp91^phox mRNA expression and myocardial PGF_2α levels. Fluvastatin enhanced myocardial endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) protein levels and increased eNOS, vascular endothelial growth factor, and hypoxia-inducible factor-1α mRNA expression. CD31-positive cell densities were lower in DM rats than in non-DM rats (28.4 ± 13.2 vs 48.6 ± 4.3/field, P < 0.05) and fluvastatin restored the number (57.8 ± 18.3/field), although there were no significant differences in SMA-positive cell densities between groups. Fluvastatin did not affect cardiac function, oxidative stress, or vessel densities in non-DM rats. These results suggest that beneficial effects of fluvastatin on diabetic cardiomyopathy might result, at least in part, from improving coronary microvasculature through reduction in myocardial oxidative stress and upregulation of angiogenic factor.     

Thioredoxin 1 enhances neovascularization and reduces ventricular remodeling during chronic myocardial infarction: a study using thioredoxin 1 transgenic mice

Oxidative stress plays a crucial role in disruption of neovascularization by alterations in thioredoxin 1 (Trx1) expression and its interaction with other proteins after myocardial infarction (MI). We previously showed that Trx1 has angiogenic properties, but the possible therapeutic significance of overexpressing Trx1 in chronic MI has not been elucidated. Therefore, we explored the angiogenic and cardioprotective potential of Trx1 in an in vivo MI model using transgenic mice overexpressing Trx1. Wild-type (W) and Trx1 transgenic (Trx1^Tg/+) mice were randomized into W sham (WS), Trx1^Tg/+ sham (TS), WMI, and TMI. MI was induced by permanent occlusion of LAD coronary artery. Hearts from mice overexpressing Trx1 exhibited reduced fibrosis and oxidative stress and attenuated cardiomyocyte apoptosis along with increased vessel formation compared to WMI. We found significant inhibition of Trx1 regulating proteins, TXNIP and AKAP 12, and increased p-Akt, p-eNOS, p-GSK-3β, HIF-1α, β-catenin, VEGF, Bcl-2, and survivin expression in TMI compared to WMI. Echocardiography performed 30 days after MI revealed significant improvement in myocardial functions in TMI compared to WMI. Our study identifies a potential role for Trx1 overexpression and its association with its regulatory proteins TXNIP, AKAP12, and subsequent activation of Akt/GSK-3β/β-catenin/HIF-1α-mediated VEGF and eNOS expression in inducing angiogenesis and reduced ventricular remodeling. Hence, Trx1 and other proteins identified in our study may prove to be potential therapeutic targets in the treatment of ischemic heart disease.