中药黄曲霉毒素B1的含量考察

为制定中药ＡＦ－Ｂ１含量限度提供依据。方法：间接竞酶联免疫吸附法。结果：样品ＡＦ－Ｂ１含量在１．１４－３．７２μｇ／ｋｇ之间。结论：制定中药ＡＦ－Ｂ１含量限度是必要的。     

Regulation of PPAR-γ activity in lipid-laden hepatocytes affects macrophage polarization and inflammation in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

BACKGROUNDLipid metabolism disorder and inflammatory-immune activation are vital triggers in the pathogenesis of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Various studies have shown that PPAR-γ exerts potent anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties. However, little is known about the regulation of PPAR-γ activity in modulating cell crosstalk in NAFLD.AIMTo investigate whether the regulation of PPAR-γ activity in lipid-laden hepatocytes affects macrophage polarization and inflammation.METHODSPrimary hepatocytes were isolated from wild-type C57BL6/J mice or hepatocyte-specific PPAR-γ knockout mice and incubated with free fatty acids (FFAs). Macrophages were incubated with conditioned medium (CM) from lipid-laden hepatocytes with or without a PPAR-γ agonist. Wild-type C57BL/6J mice were fed a high-fat (HF) diet and administered rosiglitazone.RESULTSPrimary hepatocytes exhibited significant lipid deposition and increased ROS production after incubation with FFAs. CM from lipid-laden hepatocytes promoted macrophage polarization to the M1 type and activation of the TLR4/NF-κB pathway. A PPAR-γ agonist ameliorated oxidative stress and NLRP3 inflammasome activation in lipid-laden hepatocytes and subsequently prevented M1 macrophage polarization. Hepatocyte-specific PPAR-γ deficiency aggravated oxidative stress and NLRP3 inflammasome activation in lipid-laden hepatocytes, which further promoted M1 macrophage polarization. Rosiglitazone administration improved oxidative stress and NLRP3 inflammasome activation in HF diet-induced NAFLD mice in vivo.CONCLUSIONUpregulation of PPAR-γ activity in hepatocytes alleviated NAFLD by modulating the crosstalk between hepatocytes and macrophages via the reactive oxygen species-NLRP3-IL-1β pathway.     

UBE2C promotes the progression of pancreatic cancer and glycolytic activity via EGFR stabilization-mediated PI3K-Akt pathway activation

BackgroundPancreatic cancer (PC) is among the most prevalent and deadliest endocrine tumors, yet the mechanisms governing its pathogenesis remain to be fully clarified. While ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme E2C (UBE2C) has been identified as an important oncogene in several cancers, its importance in PC has yet to be established.MethodsUBE2C expression in PC tumor samples and cell lines was examined via quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR), while appropriate commercial kits were used to assess lactate production, ATP generation, and the uptake of glucose.ResultsUBE2C was found to be upregulated in PC patient tumors and correlated with poorer survival outcomes. In PC cell lines, the silencing of this gene suppressed the malignant activity of cells, thus supporting its identification as an oncogene in this cancer type. Mechanistically, UBE2C was found to promote enhanced matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) protein expression via activating the PI3K-Akt pathway. Moreover, it was found to bind to the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), stabilizing it and driving additional PI3K-Akt pathway activation. UBE2C knockdown in PC cells impaired their uptake of glucose and their ability to produce lactate and ATP.ConclusionsIn conclusion, the results of this study support a role for UBE2C as a driver of metastatic PC progression owing to its ability to bind to EGFR and to induce signaling via the PI3K-Akt pathway.     

SIRT1激动剂白藜芦醇在眼部疾病中的研究进展

Sirtuins是一类组蛋白去乙酰化酶,它通过控制基因表达、DNA修复、代谢、氧化应激反应、线粒体功能等生物学进程来调节多种活动,而这类酶中,被研究最多的是沉默信息调节因子-1(sirtuin 1, SIRT1)。白藜芦醇作为上调SIRT1活性的天然多酚类化合物,具有很强的抗氧化和抗炎作用,在心脏保护、神经保护、化疗和延缓衰老等方面被广泛研究。而氧化应激和炎症在眼部疾病的发生和发展中起着关键的作用,这些疾病会导致视力渐进性丧失和(或)致盲。综述白藜芦醇在眼部疾病中的潜在用途及其应用的限制性。     

基因重组毕赤酵母表达瑞替普酶过程中的酶活性分析

目的 研究毕赤酵母诱导表达瑞替普酶过程中的关键酶活性.方法 以摇瓶培养为研究对象,在用甲醇诱导后,连续取样,破碎菌体制成无细胞悬液,检测乙醇氧化酶、甲醛脱氢酶、PDC、G-6-PD、ID、α-KGD和SD的活性.结果 乙醇氧化酶比活在0～6 h逐渐增加,在第6h达到最大44.5 U/mg蛋白.随后迅速下降.在第24～48 h有所回升,然后又逐渐降低.FAD比活在第0～48h逐渐增加.在第48h达到最大值6.72U/mg蛋白,随后逐渐降低.直至放瓶.G-6-PD比活在第2h～6h逐渐增加,在第6～24h逐渐降低,在第24～48h逐渐升高,48h后又逐渐降低直至放瓶.PDC比活在第0～6h逐渐降低,随后略有升高的趋势.ID、α-KGD、SD的活性变化有相似趋势.在前6 h酶活均迅速下降,在第6～24 h缓慢下降,随后ID活性继续缓慢下降,而α-KGD和SD活性在第2～48 h逐渐升高,在第48 h均达到最高值,然后又逐渐降低,直至放瓶.结论 根据酶活变化规律,可将整个诱导期分为4个阶段:第1阶段为诱导0～6 h,是甲醇适应期;第Ⅱ阶段为诱导6～24h,是快速生长期;第Ⅲ阶段为诱导24～48h,是产物积累期;第Ⅳ阶段为诱导48～72h,是代谢缓慢期.在甲醇适应期,甲醇完全氧化代谢流占主导地位.在快速生长期和产物积累期,代谢流逐渐向糖酵解途径和TCA循环途径迁移.     

Effect of d-amphetamine repeated administration on rat antioxidant defences

The purpose of this study was to evaluate rat tissue antioxidant status after repeated administration of d-amphetamine. Three groups of four rats each were used: control, d-amphetamine sulphate dosed (s.c., 20 mg/kg per day), and pair-fed. After 14 days of d-amphetamine daily administration, superoxide dismutase (CuZnSOD and MnSOD), catalase, glutathione peroxidase (GPx), glutathione reductase (GRed), glutathione-S-transferase (GST), glutathione (GSH), cysteine and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) were measured in liver, kidney, and heart. Various serum and urine parameters were also analysed. d-Amphetamine treatment induced an increase of liver GSH, as well as a decrease of cysteine and MnSOD levels in this organ. A small increase in serum transaminases was also observed in comparison to the pair-fed group. Hepatic levels of TBARS, GPx, GRed and CuZnSOD were found to be similar among the three groups of rats. d-Amphetamine treatment induced an increase of kidney GST, GRed and catalase levels, and an elevation of N-acetyl-β-d-glucosaminidase efflux to the urine, accompanied by a decrease in urinary creatinine, compared to the pair-fed group. In d-amphetamine treated animals, heart cysteine levels were significantly depleted when compared to the pair-fed group, but all three groups of rats were found to have similar heart antioxidant enzyme levels. These results indicate that repeated administration of d-amphetamine caused a certain degree of stress in liver and kidney, which was followed by adaptations of antioxidant defences. The mechanisms involved in d-amphetamine-induced toxicity may explain the different adaptations observed for the studied organs. Received: 19 October 1998 / Accepted: 11 January 1999     

Oxidative DNA damage and repair in children exposed to low levels of arsenic in utero and during early childhood: Application of salivary and urinary biomarkers

The present study aimed to assess arsenic exposure and its effect on oxidative DNA damage and repair in young children exposed in utero and continued to live in arsenic-contaminated areas. To address the need for biological specimens that can be acquired with minimal discomfort to children, we used non-invasive urinary and salivary-based assays for assessing arsenic exposure and early biological effects that have potentially serious health implications. Levels of arsenic in nails showed the greatest magnitude of difference between exposed and control groups, followed by arsenic concentrations in saliva and urine. Arsenic levels in saliva showed significant positive correlations with other biomarkers of arsenic exposure, including arsenic accumulation in nails (r = 0.56, P < 0.001) and arsenic concentration in urine (r = 0.50, P < 0.05). Exposed children had a significant reduction in arsenic methylation capacity indicated by decreased primary methylation index and secondary methylation index in both urine and saliva samples. Levels of salivary 8-OHdG in exposed children were significantly higher (~ 4-fold, P < 0.01), whereas levels of urinary 8-OHdG excretion and salivary hOGG1 expression were significantly lower in exposed children (~ 3-fold, P < 0.05), suggesting a defect in hOGG1 that resulted in ineffective cleavage of 8-OHdG. Multiple regression analysis results showed that levels of inorganic arsenic (iAs) in saliva and urine had a significant positive association with salivary 8-OHdG and a significant negative association with salivary hOGG1 expression.     

4-苯基丁酸对高果糖喂养大鼠肝脏脂质沉积及氧化应激的影响

目的：观察内质网应激(ERS)抑制剂4-苯基丁酸(4-PBA)对高果糖饮食喂养大鼠肝脏氧化应激的影响,以探讨ERS在高果糖喂养诱导脂肪肝中的介导作用及其与氧化应激的关系。方法雄性Wistar大鼠分为对照组、高果糖组和4-PBA组[自高果糖喂养4周后给予4-PBA 0.35 g/(kg·d)],8周后处死大鼠并测定肝脏甘油三酯(TG)含量。 PCR法检测ERS标志物葡萄糖调节蛋白78(GRP78)的基因表达。测定细胞中超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)、过氧化氢酶(CAT)、谷胱甘肽过氧化物酶(GSH-Px)活性及细胞中丙二醛(MDA)的含量。 Western blot法检测肝C/EBP同源蛋白( CHOP)。结果与对照组相比,高果糖组的肝脏TG含量、GRP78基因表达、CHOP蛋白表达显著增加(P<0．01),与高果糖组比较,4-PBA上述指标显著降低(P<0．01)。与对照组相比,高果糖组大鼠的SOD、GSH-Px、CAT活性下降,MDA含量升高(P均<0.01),而4-PBA组的SOD、GSH-Px、CAT活性高于高果糖组,MDA含量低于高果糖组(P均<0.01)。结论长期高果糖喂养可诱导肝脏ERS和氧化应激,ERS抑制剂4-PBA可改善高果糖饮食诱导的肝脏氧化应激。