Neuroprotection against ischemic brain injury by a small peptide inhibitor of c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) via nuclear and non-nuclear pathways

Our previous studies and the others have strongly suggested that c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) signaling pathway plays a critical role in ischemic brain injury. Here we reported that Tat-JNK binding domain (JBD) of JNK-interacting protein-1 (JIP-1), a smaller 11-mer peptide corresponding to residues 153-163 of murine JIP-1 conjugated to Tat peptide, perturbed the assembly of JIP-1-JNK3 complexes, thus inhibiting the activation of JNK3 induced by ischemia/reperfusion in the vulnerable hippocampal CA1 subregion. As a result, Tat-JBD diminished the increased phosphorylation of c-Jun (a nuclear substrate of JNK) and the increased expression of Fas ligand induced by ischemia/reperfusion in the vulnerable hippocampal CA1 subregion. At the same time, through inhibiting phosphorylation of Bcl-2 (a cytosolic target of JNK) and the release of Bax from Bcl-2/Bax dimers, Tat-JBD attenuated Bax translocation to mitochondria and the release of cytochrome c induced by ischemia/reperfusion. Furthermore, the activation of caspase3 and hydrolyzation of poly-ADP-ribose-polymerase induced by brain ischemia/reperfusion were also significantly suppressed by preinfusion of the peptide Tat-JBD. Importantly, Tat-JBD showed neuroprotective effects on ischemic brain damage in vivo, and administration of the peptide after ischemia also achieved the same effects as preinfusion of the peptide did. Thus, our findings imply that Tat-JBD induced neuroprotection against ischemia/reperfusion in rat hippocampal CA1 region via inhibiting nuclear and non-nuclear pathways of JNK signaling. Taken together, these results indicate that Tat-JBD peptide provides a promising therapeutic approach for ischemic brain injury.     

The neuroprotective effects of K252a through inhibiting MLK3/MKK7/JNK3 signaling pathway on ischemic brain injury in rat hippocampal CA1 region

It has been well documented that the activation of c-Jun N-terminal protein kinase (JNK) pathway and caspase-3 signal are involved in the delayed neuronal cell death in cerebral ischemia. In this study, we first detected the activation pattern of JNK signaling including mixed lineage kinase (MLK)3, mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase (MKK)7 and JNK3 in hippocampal CA1 and CA3/DG regions at various time points after 15 min of ischemia. These results indicated that cerebral ischemia induced the continuous activation of MLK3/MKK7/JNK3 cascade, which all had two active waves only in the CA1 region. We also detected the phosphorylation of JNK substrates c-Jun and Bcl-2, and the activation of a key protease of caspase-3 in CA1 region, which only had one active peak, respectively. Because K252a has recently been shown to be a potent inhibitor of MLK3 activity both in vivo and in vitro, we further examined the possible effects and mechanism of this interesting drug in cerebral ischemia. In our present paper, we found that administration of K252a 20 min prior to ischemia inhibited MLK3/MKK7/JNK3 signaling, Bcl-2 phosphorylation, the activation of c-Jun and caspase-3, but had no significant effects on these protein expressions. Additionally, pretreatment of K252a significantly increased the number of the surviving CA1 pyramidal cells at 5 days of reperfusion. Our results suggest that K252a play a neuroprotective role in ischemic injury via inhibition of the JNK pathway, involving the death effector of caspase-3. Thus, JNK signaling may eventually emerge as a prime target for novel therapeutic approaches to treatment of ischemic stroke, and K252a may serve as a potential and important neuroprotectant in therapeutic aspect in ischemic stroke.     

人硫氧还蛋白对肺缺血再灌注损伤时细胞凋亡及Bcl-2/Bax的影响

目的:探讨细胞凋亡与肺缺血再灌注损伤的关系以及人硫氧还蛋白对凋亡及其相关基因的影响。方法:健康清洁级Wistar大鼠84只,随机分为对照组、肺缺血再灌注1h、3h、5h组和人硫氧还蛋白干预1h、3h和5h组。复制肺缺血再灌注损伤模型。采用电子显微镜和原位缺口末端标记法观测肺组织细胞凋亡的变化和凋亡指数,免疫组化技术检测肺组织细胞Bcl-2、Bax及凋亡信号调节激酶1(ASK1)蛋白表达的变化。结果:肺缺血再灌注组肺组织细胞凋亡指数、ASK1、Bcl-2和Bax蛋白表达均显著高于对照组(均P0.01),超微结构呈严重损伤性改变。人硫氧还蛋白干预组ASK1、Bax的表达显著下降(均P0.01),Bcl-2的表达及Bcl-2/Bax比值显著上调(P0.05或P0.01),肺组织细胞凋亡指数也显著低于缺血再灌注组(P0.01)。肺组织细胞凋亡指数分别与ASK1、Bax蛋白之间均呈显著正相关(分别r=0.775、r=0.814;均P0.01);与Bcl-2/Bax蛋白呈显著负相关关系(r=-0.275,P0.05)。结论:Bcl-2/Bax比值下调启动的肺组织细胞凋亡可能参与了肺缺血再灌注损伤的发生。人硫氧还蛋白可能通过下调ASK1的表达,提高Bcl-2/Bax的比值减少肺组织细胞凋亡,从而减轻肺缺血再灌注损伤。     

Localization of Bax and Bcl-2 proteins, regulators of programmed cell death, in the human central nervous system

Bax and Bcl-2 proteins are identified as regulating molecules for programmed cell death. In the central nervous system, programmed cell death or apoptosis is considered to be an important phenomenon that is related to neuron vulnerability to a variety of toxic effects, including ischaemic insult. In this study, localization of Bax and Bcl-2 proteins was investigated in the human central nervous system using autopsy cases without any neurological disorder. Results were compared with findings in the rat. Most neurons in human cerebral cortex, basal ganglia and brain stem were positive for both Bax and Bcl-2 proteins, whereas Purkinje cells in cerebellum and neurons in hippocampal CA1, CA2 and CA3 regions were positive for Bax but negative or weakly positive for Bcl-2. Glial cells examined in all sections were negative for both proteins. Choroid plexus, ependymal cells and arachnoid villi showed positive reactivity for both proteins. A possible relationship between the localization of Bax or Bcl-2 proteins and the cell vulnerability in central nervous system is discussed.     

The expression of Bcl-2 family proteins (Bcl-2, Bcl-x, Bax, Bak and Bim) in human lymphocytes

Bcl-2 family proteins regulate programmed cell death, and may play an important role in the selection of lymphocytes. We investigated the expression of Bcl-2, Bcl-x, Bax, Bak and Bim in human lymphocytes using flow-cytometry. Bcl-2 was down-regulated in CD4(+)8(+) (DP) thymocytes and CD19(+)38(+) tonsillar lymphocytes (GC B cells). Among DP thymocytes, cells co-expressing CD69 up-regulated Bcl-2, suggesting that the role of Bcl-2 is promoting survival of positively selected DP cells. Unexpectedly, the expression level of Bcl-x was higher in DP cells than in Single Positive (SP) cells and in CD69(+) DP thymocytes it was lower than in CD69(+) DP thymocytes. Expression of Bim was low in DP thymocytes but high in a subset of GC B cells. Bim and Bax were expressed more highly in SP than in DP thymocytes. Among peripheral blood lymphocytes (PBL), CD8(+) T cells expressed an approximately ten-fold higher level of Bcl-x than CD4(+) T cells while both subsets expressed similar levels of Bcl-2. Bak expression was low and Bim expression was absent in PBL. These results suggest that not only Bcl-2 but other members of the Bcl-2 family are involved in T cell development in the thymus and affinity maturation of B cells in the germinal center.     

脑缺血再灌注损伤的海马神经元对Bax、Bcl-2和Caspase-3的表达

目的：凋亡调控基因在脑缺血再灌后海马神经元的表达。方法：采用免疫组织化学的方法，观察 昆明小鼠双侧颈总动脉结扎7min后不同再灌时间组(24h组、48h组、72h组、7d组、14d组)海马CAl区神经元Bax、Bcl-2和Caspase-3的活性形式CM1的免疫反应活性。结果：Bax和CM1阳性神经元数在48h组最多，与其他各组相比差异有显著性(P＜0．01)，72h组明显下降，14d组完全消失；而Bcl-2阳性神经元数在48h组增多(与24h组相比，P＜0．01)，72h组下降，7d组再次上升(与72h组相比，P＜0．01)，14d组最多(与48h组相比，P＜0．01)。在24h、48h、72h、7d组，Bax阳性神经元多于Bcl-2阳性神经元(P＜0．05)，14d组则相反。结论：Bax和caspase-3在脑缺血再灌早期表达增强，然后下降以至消失，Bcl-2于再灌后期表达增强。Bax表达上调可能与Caspase-3激活相关。     

大鼠局灶性脑缺血再灌注中nNOS源性NO对Bcl-2、Bax表达的影响

为研究大鼠局灶性脑缺血再灌注早期神经元型一氧化氮合酶(nNOS)来源的一氧化氮(NO)和过氧亚硝基阴离子(ONOO-)对Bcl-2和Bax蛋白表达的影响,本实验闭塞大鼠左侧大脑中动脉造成局灶性脑缺血模型,给予选择性nNOS抑制剂-7硝基吲唑,应用免疫组化法检测Bcl-2和Bax蛋白表达的变化。结果表明:50mg/kg、25mg/kg剂量的7-硝基吲唑可使Bcl-2蛋白表达升高,Bax表达降低。提示:局灶性脑缺血再灌注早期,nNOS来源的NO可能通过下调Bcl-2、上调Bax促进细胞凋亡的发生。     

Biphasic activation of apoptosis signal-regulating kinase 1-stress-activated protein kinase 1-c-Jun N-terminal protein kinase pathway is selectively mediated by Ca2+-permeable alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionate receptors involving oxidative stress following brain ischemia in rat hippocampus

Stress-activated protein kinase/extracellular signal-regulated kinase-1 (SEK1/MKK4) was examined in a rat model of global brain ischemia. Western blot assay showed that SEK1 activation was biphasic in CA1 but not CA3/dentate gyrus. The second activation peak (3 days after ischemia) was prevented by pretreatment with l-naphthyl acetyl spermine (Naspm), a channel blocker of Ca(2+)-permeable alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionate (AMPA) receptors, or N-acetylcysteine (NAC), a free radical scavenger. Concomitantly, the late activation of apoptosis signal-regulating kinase 1 (ASK1) and c-Jun N-terminal protein kinase (JNK) was also prevented by Naspm or NAC. Moreover, phospho-SEK1 and phospho-JNK co-immunoprecipitated with ASK1 and the bindings peaked at 3 days of reperfusion. Together with previous results, these findings indicate that Ca(2+)-permeable AMPA receptors are important routes to mediate the late activation of ASK1-SEK1-JNK pathway involving oxidative stress in hippocampal CA1 region after ischemia.     

高血脂大鼠脑缺血再灌注损伤后Bcl-2和Bax的表达变化及灯盏乙素的影响

目的 观察高血脂大鼠缺血侧大脑皮质额叶内B淋巴细胞瘤-2（Bcl-2）、Bcl-2相关X蛋白（Bax）的表达变化,探讨灯盏乙素对高血脂大鼠脑缺血再灌注损伤的保护作用。 方法 大鼠建立高血脂模型后,线栓法阻塞大脑中动脉建立脑缺血再灌注损伤模型,HE染色观察大脑皮质额叶的病理变化,免疫组织化学和免疫印迹法观察Bcl-2、Bax蛋白的表达变化,同时结合神经行为学评分和2,3,5-氯化三苯基四氮唑（TTC）染色观察大鼠的神经行为及脑梗死灶体积的变化。 结果 与假手术组相比,生理盐水组大鼠脑组织损伤加重,Bcl-2的表达明显减少,Bax的表达明显增高,同时大鼠的神经行为学评分和脑组织梗死灶体积明显增加（P<0.05）。与生理盐水组相比,灯盏乙素治疗组脑组织损伤减轻,Bcl-2的表达明显增多,Bax的表达明显减少,同时大鼠的神经行为学评分和脑组织梗死灶体积明显降低（P<0.05）。 结论 灯盏乙素对高血脂大鼠脑缺血再灌注损伤的保护作用可能是通过促进Bcl-2的表达,抑制Bax的表达实现的。     

Bcl-2/Bax蛋白在生后大鼠卵巢不同发育时期的表达

目的 探讨Bcl-2/Bax与卵泡发育和凋亡的关系. 方法 用免疫组织化学技术和图像分析系统,对95只大鼠生后不同发育时期卵巢中凋亡相关因子Bcl-2/Bax的表达情况进行研究. 结果 0～360 d卵巢各级卵泡中的卵母细胞均呈Bcl-2/Bax阳性染色.正常卵细胞中Bcl-2反应强于Bax,退化卵细胞中Bax的反应强于Bcl-2.Bcl-2/Bax在卵泡细胞中的表达模式有所不同,21d前 Bcl-2为阳性,21～150d之间为Bcl-2阴性;180d以后正常卵泡为阴性,闭锁卵泡为阳性;Bax的表达,180d前全为阴性,180d后的表达同Bcl-2.膜细胞中Bcl-2/Bax的表达与卵泡细胞存在相似之处.Bcl-2/Bax在黄体中的表达只见于180d后. 结论 Bcl-2/Bax对卵细胞的生长、发育、存活和凋亡可能有重要的调节作用,其对卵泡细胞、膜细胞及黄体细胞的存活和凋亡的调节作用不明显.     

Differential Regulation of Bax, Bcl-2, and Bcl-X Proteins in Focal Cortical Ischemia in the Rat

Focal ischemia in the parietal cortex of the rat results in massive neuronal death in the infarct zone and penumbra between 12 hours and 6 days after photothrombosis. To examine a possible role of Bcl-2 family proteins in this process of cell death, we investigated their expression by immunoblot assays and immunocytochemistry, and correlated expression patterns with TUNEL as well as morphological signs indicative of apoptosis. In the center of the lesion Bax immunostaining was increased in many degenerating neurons between 4 hours and 3 days after the induction of photothrombosis. At all time points examined, Bcl-2 and Bcl-X protein levels were markedly reduced in injured neurons as compared to the unlesioned side. At the border of the ischemic lesion, two areas were distinguished: 1 – 2 days after induction of photothrombosis, pyknotic cells located immediately adjacent to the lesion core displayed nuclear Bcl-X and Bax immunoreactivity. In contrast, large, morphologically intact neurons located more towards the healthy brain parenchyma displayed an increase in cytoplasmic Bcl-2 and Bcl-X proteins. Double staining for each of the Bcl-2 family proteins and TUNEL revealed that DNA strand breaks and nuclear fragmentation seen in cells located in the lesion core were often associated with increased levels of Bax, but not with elevated Bcl-2 or Bcl-X protein levels, suggesting a role for Bax in the induction of apoptotic death in these cells. The upregulation of Bcl-2 and Bcl-X expression in surviving neurons close to the penumbra might reflect an active survival mechanism that protects these neurons from cell death following a sublethal insult.     

Effect of 3-aminobenzamide on Bcl-2, Bax and AIF localization in hippocampal neurons altered by ischemia-reperfusion injury. the immunocytochemical study

Poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase plays an important role in cell survival and death. Our previous histological and ultrastructural studies showed that PARP inhibitor 3-aminobenzamide (3-AB) protected neurons against death after ischemia. In this study we investigated the effect of 3-AB on the localization and expression of apoptosis inducing factor (AIF) and on two proteins from Bcl-2 family: Bcl-2 and Bax in hippocampal area CA1, on the 4th day after 3 min of forebrain ischemia in gerbils. Our results indicated that after ischemia AIF is preferentially translocated from the mitochondria to the cytoplasm and to the nucleus. Intravenous administration of 3-AB (30 mg/kg b.w.) prevents AIF translocation to the nucleus. AIF was mainly seen in the structurally unchanged mitochondria and Golgi complex. Moreover, after 3-AB administration overexpression of Bcl-2 protein was observed in mitochondrial membranes, rough endoplasmatic reticulum, Golgi complex, nuclear envelopes, and also in cytoplasm and in nucleus. These data suggest that inhibition of PARP activity may have a beneficial effect on hippocampal neurons through overexpression of Bcl-2 protein and suppression of AIF translocation to the nucleus.     

黄芪注射液对缺氧缺糖/复氧复糖大鼠海马神经元Bcl-2和Bax表达的影响

目的: 观察黄芪注射液对缺氧缺糖/复氧复糖大鼠海马神经元凋亡相关蛋白Bcl-2、Bax及其mRNA表达的影响。方法: 取原代培养8 d的大鼠海马神经元,随机分为4组:正常对照组、模型组(缺氧缺糖/复氧复糖组)、溶剂对照组(缺氧缺糖/复氧复糖+黄芪注射液溶剂处理组)和黄芪注射液处理组(缺氧缺糖/复氧复糖+黄芪注射液处理组)。除正常对照组外,各组均进行缺糖缺氧0.5 h,再分别于复氧复糖后0 h、0.5 h、2 h、6 h、24 h、72 h和120 h采用Western blotting法检测海马神经元Bcl-2和Bax蛋白的表达,RT-PCR法检测海马神经元bcl-2和bax mRNA的表达。结果: Western blotting结果显示:与正常对照组比,模型组Bcl-2和Bax蛋白表达明显升高,而Bcl-2/Bax比值下调(P<0.05);与模型组比,黄芪注射液处理组Bcl-2蛋白表达升高,Bax蛋白表达明显降低,Bcl-2/Bax比值升高( P<0.05),而溶剂对照组Bcl-2、Bax蛋白表达及Bcl-2/Bax比值则无显著变化(P>0.05)。bcl-2 mRNA、bax mRNA表达趋势同蛋白。结论: 黄芪注射液可提高缺氧缺糖/复氧复糖大鼠海马神经元Bcl-2表达及Bcl-2/Bax比值,抑制Bax表达,从而抑制缺氧缺糖/复氧复糖引起的海马神经元凋亡。     

Bcl-2, Bax, and Bcl-x expression in the CA1 area of the hippocampus following transient forebrain ischemia in the adult gerbil

Delayed neuronal death was produced in the CA1 area of the hippocampus following 5 min of forebrain ischemia in adult gerbils. Immunohistochemistry and Western blotting to Bcl-2, Bax, and Bcl-x was examined in control (age-matched, non-operated and sham-operated) and ischemic gerbils. Bcl-2 immunoreactivity was low in CA1 neurons, but Bax was highly expressed in CA1 neurons of control gerbils. Moderate Bcl-x immunoreactivity was observed in control CA1 neurons. Strong Bcl-2 and Bcl-x immunoreactivity was found in CA1 neurons following ischemia. Bcl-2, Bax, and Bcl-x were localized in dying cells, thus suggesting that expression of Bcl-2 was not sufficient to prevent nerve cells from dying. Although the Bcl-x antibody does not discriminate between Bcl-xL and Bcl-xS content in tissue sections, Western blots disclosed a marked increase in the intensity of the band corresponding to Bcl-xS, but not of the band corresponding to Bcl-xL in ischemic hippocampi, thus indicating that the increase in Bcl-xS is associated with delayed cell death following transient forebrain ischemia in the adult gerbil. Received: 24 June 1997 / Accepted: 29 January 1998     

脑缺血再灌注后神经元和内皮细胞凋亡与Bc1-2和Bax表达的时相关系

目的　探讨大鼠局灶性脑缺血再灌注后受损伤的神经细胞和血管内皮细胞凋亡 ,以及Bcl 2和Bax蛋白表达与再灌注时间的关系。　方法　应用原位末端标记 (TUNEL)技术和免疫组织化学方法 ,分别观察脑缺血再灌注 2h、6h、12h、2 4h、2d、3d、7d、14d和 2 1d等不同时间点神经细胞和血管内皮细胞凋亡数及Bcl 2和Bax蛋白的表达。　结果　 1.脑缺血周围区 ,再灌注 2h神经细胞和内皮细胞凋亡开始明显增多 ,12～ 2 4h达高峰 ,之后逐渐减少 ,7～ 14d降至假手术组水平 ;血管内皮细胞凋亡迟于神经元凋亡约 12h。 2 .Bcl 2蛋白表达于缺血再灌注 2h开始逐渐增强 ,12～ 2 4h达高峰 ,之后逐渐下降 ,至 7～ 14d接近假手术组水平 ;3.Bax蛋白表达于缺血再灌注 6h开始逐步增高 ,2 4～ 4 8h达高峰 ,之后逐渐下降 ,至 14d与假手术组已无显著性差异。 4 .Bcl 2表达与细胞凋亡的时相变化基本一致 ,Bax表达时相迟于细胞凋亡。　结论　细胞凋亡是脑缺血再灌注损伤细胞死亡的形式之一 ,血管内皮细胞凋亡迟于神经细胞凋亡 ,Bcl 2和Bax参与细胞凋亡的调节。     

依达拉奉对脑缺血再灌注损伤大鼠Bcl-2和Bax表达的作用研究

为了研究依达拉奉抗细胞凋亡的脑保护作用机制,本实验采用依达拉奉对脑缺血再灌注损伤大鼠进行治疗干预,观察大鼠脑组织Bcl-2和Bax的表达。将36只SD大鼠随机分为假手术组、再灌注组、依达拉奉治疗组,再灌注术后24h断头取脑,免疫组织化学和RT-PCR法观察脑组织Bcl-2和Bax表达水平的变化。结果表明,大鼠脑缺血再灌注损伤后,Bcl-2和Bax含量显著增多;与再灌注组相比,依达拉奉治疗组Bcl-2的表达显著上调,Bax表达显著下调,Bcl-2/Bax比值显著升高。上述结果提示,依达拉奉的脑缺血保护作用可能与上调Bcl-2表达及下调Bax的表达有关。     

JNK通路促进大鼠脑缺血再灌注海马神经元凋亡

目的:探讨c-JunN端激酶(JNK)通路在大鼠脑缺血再灌注后海马神经元凋亡中的作用。方法:雄性SD大鼠90只,随机分为假手术组、全脑缺血再灌注组、全脑缺血再灌注+JNK抑制剂(SP600125)组、全脑缺血再灌注+JNK激动剂(茴香霉素)组和全脑缺血再灌注+溶剂对照组,每组再灌注后24h取材。分别采用免疫组化、Westernblotting和实时荧光定量PCR检测海马神经元caspase-3蛋白和mRNA的表达;采用TUNEL染色检测海马神经元凋亡情况。结果:全脑缺血再灌注组caspase-3蛋白和mRNA表达较假手术组增加(P<0.05);与全脑缺血再灌注组相比,全脑缺血再灌注+JNK抑制剂组caspase-3蛋白和mRNA表达均降低(P<0.05),而全脑缺血再灌注+JNK激动剂组caspase-3蛋白和mRNA表达均增加(P<0.05),全脑缺血再灌注+溶剂对照组则无明显变化(P>0.05)。各组海马神经元凋亡趋势与caspase-3蛋白和mRNA变化趋势一致。结论:JNK通路的激活可增加大鼠脑缺血再灌注后海马神经元caspase-3的表达,促进海马神经元凋亡。     

半胱氨酸蛋白酶抑制剂C对脑缺血再灌注大鼠Bcl-2、Bax和Beclin-1的表达及细胞凋亡的影响

目的:应用不同浓度的半胱氨酸蛋白酶抑制剂C(cystatin C,Cys C)干预脑缺血再灌注大鼠,检测Bcl-2、Bax、Beclin-1阳性细胞的表达,探讨自噬蛋白Beclin-1与凋亡之间的关系。方法:成年雄性SD大鼠随机分成假手术组(Sham组),缺血再灌注组(I/R组),Cys C低、中、高浓度组。用线栓法制备大鼠右侧大脑中动脉栓塞(MCAO)模型,缺血2 h再灌注24 h。采用免疫印迹半定量检测损伤中心脑皮质组织凋亡相关蛋白Bcl-2、Bax和Beclin-1的表达;免疫组织化学检测Bcl-2、Bax和Beclin-1阳性细胞数;TUNEL染色法检测脑组织细胞凋亡。结果:与I/R组相比,Cys C低、中浓度组Bcl-2的表达有不同程度的升高,Bax的表达降低,细胞凋亡减少;而Cys C高浓度组Bcl-2的表达明显降低,Bax的表达显著上升,细胞凋亡增加;Cys C各浓度组Beclin-1的表达都有不同程度的升高。凋亡细胞与Beclin-1表达的相关性分析显示,Cys低、中浓度组细胞的自噬和凋亡呈负相关;Cys C高浓度组细胞的自噬和凋亡呈正相关。结论:Cys C在一定浓度范围内,随自噬蛋白Beclin-1表达的升高可抑制细胞的凋亡,对缺血再灌注损伤脑组织具有保护作用。其作用机制和Bcl-2的表达上调,Bax的表达下调有关;而Cys C较高浓度则无上述作用。     

复方丹参对脑缺血再灌注后大鼠海马和齿状回神经细胞凋亡及Bcl-2 mRNA表达的影响

目的:探讨中药复方丹参对大鼠脑缺血再灌注后海马和齿状回神经细胞凋亡及Bcl-2 mRNA表达的影响。方法:采用大脑中动脉内栓线法建立大鼠大脑中动脉缺血再灌注模型,应用原位细胞凋亡检测和原位杂交技术检测大鼠海马和齿状回神经细胞凋亡和Bcl-2 mRNA的表达并做图像分析。结果:与假手术对照组比较,缺血再灌注组凋亡神经细胞主要位于缺血侧海马CA1、CA3区,齿状回凋亡细胞较少。3个区神经细胞Bcl-2mRNA的表达在缺血再灌注2 h后升高,随时间的延长逐渐增强。复方丹参组神经细胞Bcl-2 mRNA的表达明显强于缺血再灌组,而凋亡神经细胞数明显较低。结论:复方丹参可通过上调神经细胞Bcl-2 mRNA的表达,抑制神经细胞凋亡,从而减轻缺血再灌注对大鼠海马和齿状回的损伤。