黄芩汤抗 TNBS诱导的小鼠溃疡性结肠炎活性研究

目的：研究黄芩汤水煎液中主要成分及对2,4,6－三硝基苯磺酸钠（ TNBS）造模balb／c小鼠的溃疡性结肠炎的作用。方法 HPLC－MS法分析水煎液成分。雄性balb／c小鼠随机分为空白对照组,TNBS模型组,柳氮磺嘧啶阳性对照组（500 mg · kg－1）,黄芩汤水煎液1,2,4 g· kg－1治疗组。 TNBS造模7 d后,研究各组小鼠的结肠病理评分、微观评分、体质量、小鼠结肠长度和血清髓过氧化物酶（ MPO）。结果与标准品对照,黄芩汤水煎液中含有复方中主要成分,黄芩汤水煎液可使TNBS造模balb／c小鼠的体质量明显增加,改善身体的一般状况和小鼠结肠黏膜的损伤,下调MPO。结论黄芩汤水煎液中含有各药物的主要成分,对TNBS诱导的小鼠溃疡性结肠炎具有较好的治疗作用。     

Mast cell degranulation during abdominal surgery initiates postoperative ileus in mice

BACKGROUND & AIMS: Inflammation of the intestinal muscularis following manipulation during surgery plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of postoperative ileus. Here, we evaluate the role of mast cell activation in the recruitment of infiltrates in a murine model. METHODS: Twenty-four hours after control laparotomy or intestinal manipulation, gastric emptying was determined. Mast cell degranulation was determined by measurement of mast cell protease-I in peritoneal fluid. Intestinal inflammation was assessed by determination of tissue myeloperoxidase activity and histochemical staining. RESULTS: Intestinal manipulation elicited a significant increase in mast cell protease-I levels in peritoneal fluid and resulted in recruitment of inflammatory infiltrates to the intestinal muscularis. This infiltrate was associated with a delay in gastric emptying 24 hours after surgery. Pretreatment with mast cell stabilizers ketotifen (1 mg/kg, p.o.) or doxantrazole (5 mg/kg, i.p.) prevented both manipulation-induced inflammation and gastroparesis. Reciprocally, in vivo exposure of an ileal loop to the mast cell secretagogue compound 48/80 (0.2 mg/mL for 1 minute) induced muscular inflammation and delayed gastric emptying. The manipulation-induced inflammation was dependent on the presence of mast cells because intestinal manipulation in mast cell-deficient Kit/Kitv mice did not elicit significant leukocyte recruitment. Reconstitution of Kit/Kitv mice with cultured bone marrow-derived mast cells from congenic wild types restored the manipulation-induced inflammation. CONCLUSIONS: Our results show that degranulation of connective tissue mast cells is a key event for the establishment of the intestinal infiltrate that mediates postoperative ileus following abdominal surgery.     

Visceral hyperalgesia and intestinal dysmotility in a mouse model of postinfective gut dysfunction

BACKGROUND & AIMS: We established the concept that transient enteric infection may lead to persistent gut dysfunction, evident in vitro, in nematode-infected mice. The present study determined whether gut dysfunction in this model involves motor and sensory changes reminiscent of changes found in patients with postinfective irritable bowel syndrome (PI-IBS) and investigated underlying mechanisms. METHODS: Mice infected up to 70 days previously with Trichinella spiralis (Tsp) underwent videofluoroscopy with image analysis to assess upper gastrointestinal motility. Pseudoaffective responses to colorectal distention (CRD) were assessed using a barostat and validated by single fiber recordings from spinal nerves during CRD. Tissues were examined at different time points for histology, immunohistochemistry, and cytokine analysis. Some mice received dexamethasone intraperitoneally on days 23-25 PI or Tsp antigen orally on days 29, 43, and 57 PI. RESULTS: From day 28 PI, no discernible inflammation was present in the gut. Frequency and propagation velocity of intestinal contractions decreased, and retroperistalsis increased at days 28 to 42 PI. CRD induced an allodynic and hyperalgesic response in PI mice, which was accompanied by increased single unit discharge. Gavage of Tsp antigen induced T-cell responses and sustained gut dysfunction for 70 days PI. Administration of dexamethasone postinfection normalized dysmotility and visceral hyperalgesia. CONCLUSIONS: Long-lasting gut dysmotility and hyperalgesia develop in mice after transient intestinal inflammation. These changes are maintained by luminal exposure to antigen and reversed by corticosteroid treatment. The findings prompt consideration of this as a model of PI-IBS.     

Protective effects of melatonin against spinal cord injury induced oxidative damage in rat kidney: A morphological and biochemical study

Spinal cord injury (SCI) induced oxidative stress affects multiple organ systems including the kidney. We studied the possible protective effects of melatonin on SCI-induced oxidative damage in renal tissues of rats. Wistar albino rats (n = 24) were exposed to SCI and divided into vehicle- or melatonin-treated SCI groups. Melatonin was administred intraperitoneally at a dose of 10 mg/kg for seven days. Renal tissues were investigated by light and electron microscopy. Furthermore, tissue malondialdehyde (MDA) and glutathione (GSH) levels and myeloperoxidase (MPO) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities were also determined. In the vehicle-treated SCI group, the renal histology was disturbed compared to controls, whereas the melatonin-treated SCI group showed significantly reduced degeneration of renal tissue as seen by both light and electron microscopy. MDA levels, MPO and SOD activities were increased and GSH levels were decreased in the vehicle-treated SCI group compared to controls. On the other hand, decreased MDA levels and MPO activities and increased GSH levels were observed in the melatonin-treated SCI group compared to vehicle-treated SCI group. These results showed that experimentally induced SCI caused oxidative stress in the rat kidney, whereas melatonin treatment reduced oxidative stress, suggesting that it may be used as a complementary therapy of renal problems occurring following SCI.     

Immunostimulatory DNA ameliorates experimental and spontaneous murine colitis

BACKGROUND & AIMS: Impaired mucosal barrier, cytokine imbalance, and dysregulated CD4(+) T cells play important roles in the pathogenesis of experimental colitis and human inflammatory bowel disease. Immunostimulatory DNA sequences (ISS-DNA) and their synthetic oligonucleotide analogs (ISS-ODNs) are derived from bacterial DNA, are potent activators of innate immunity at systemic and mucosal sites, and can rescue cells from death inflicted by different agents. We hypothesized that these combined effects of ISS-DNA could inhibit the damage to the colonic mucosa in chemically induced colitis and thereby limit subsequent intestinal inflammation. METHODS: The protective and the anti-inflammatory effect of ISS-ODN administration were assessed in dextran sodium sulfate-induced colitis and in 2 models of hapten-induced colitis in Balb/c mice. Similarly, these effects of ISS-ODN were assessed in spontaneous colitis occurring in IL-10 knockout mice. RESULTS: In all models of experimental and spontaneous colitis examined, ISS-ODN administration ameliorated clinical, biochemical, and histologic scores of colonic inflammation. ISS-ODN administration inhibited the induction of colonic proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines and suppressed the induction of colonic matrix metalloproteinases in both dextran sodium sulfate- and hapten-induced colitis. CONCLUSIONS: As the colon is continuously exposed to bacterial DNA, these findings suggest a physiologic, anti-inflammatory role for immunostimulatory DNA in the GI tract. Immunostimulatory DNA deserves further evaluation for the treatment of human inflammatory bowel disease.     

麝香心脑乐胶囊联合美托洛尔治疗冠心病心绞痛的临床研究

目的探讨麝香心脑乐胶囊联合美托洛尔治疗冠心病心绞痛的临床疗效。方法选取2017年3月—2018年2月在恩施自治州中心医院治疗的冠心病心绞痛患者88例,根据用药差别分为对照组(44例)和治疗组(44例)。对照组口服酒石酸美托洛尔片,25 mg/次,2次/d;治疗组在对照组基础上口服麝香心脑乐胶囊,1.6 g/次,3次/d。两组患者均治疗12周。观察两组患者心绞痛和心电图疗效,同时比较治疗前后两组患者心绞痛发作次数和持续时间及血清学指标和血液流变学指标。结果治疗后,对照组心绞痛和心电图临床有效率分别为81.82%和72.73%,均分别显著低于治疗组的95.45%和88.64%,两组比较差异具有统计学意义(P0.05)。治疗后,两组心绞痛发作次数和持续时间均显著减少(P0.05),且治疗组心绞痛发作次数和持续时间明显少于对照组(P0.05)。治疗后,两组IL-18、可溶性细胞间黏附分子-1(sICAM-1)、髓过氧化物酶(MPO)、肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)、妊娠相关血浆蛋白-A(PAPP-A)、全血黏度(WBV)、血浆黏度(PV)、纤维蛋白原(FIB)和血小板黏附率(PAR)水平均显著降低(P0.05),且治疗组上述血清学指标和血液流变学指标水平明显低于对照组(P0.05)。结论麝香心脑乐胶囊联合酒石酸美托洛尔片治疗冠心病心绞痛可有效改善临床症状,降低血清炎症因子水平,促进血液流变学指标改善。     

PDGF-D与MPO在大肠癌组织中的表达及临床意义

目的探讨血小板源性生长因子D(PDGF-D)与髓过氧化物酶(MPO)在大肠癌组织和大肠腺瘤组织中的表达及其临床意义。方法通过免疫组织化学染色法检测大肠癌组织及大肠腺瘤组织中PDGF-D与MPO的表达及其相关性。采用免疫组化染色方法检测88例大肠癌石蜡包埋组织、72例大肠腺瘤组织中PDGF-D与MPO的表达,并分析MPO和PDGF-D的表达与大肠癌临床病理特征的关系。结果大肠癌组织中PDGF-D与MPO阳性表达率分别为85.23%、63.64%,均显著高于大肠腺瘤组织(34.72%、27.78%),差异有统计学意义(P0.01)。PDGF-D与MPO在大肠癌组织中的表达呈正相关(r=0.29,P0.05)。结论 PDGF-D与MPO可能参与了大肠癌的启动及发生过程,在大肠癌的发生、发展和转移过程中起着重要作用。     

二烯丙基三硫醚对脂多糖诱导小鼠肺炎的改善作用

目的探讨二烯丙基三硫醚(DATS)对脂多糖(LPS)诱导的小鼠肺炎的改善作用,并探讨其作用机制。方法小鼠随机分为对照组、模型组及DATS 20、40、80 mg/kg预防组和DATS 20、40、80 mg/kg治疗组。通过ip LPS制备小鼠急性肺炎模型,考察DATS对血清生化指标丙氨酸氨基转移酶(ALT)、天门冬氨酸氨基转移酶(AST)、乳酸脱氢酶(LDH)、超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)、炎症因子一氧化氮(NO)、细胞白介素8(IL-8)和肿瘤坏死因子α(TNF-α)、肺组织中髓过氧化物酶(MPO)、NO、NF-κB p65的影响。结果 DATS 40、80 mg/kg预防组和DATS 40、80 mg/kg治疗组能显著降低AST、NO、IL-8和TNF-α水平(P0.05),DATS 80 mg/kg预防组和DATS 80 mg/kg能显著降低LDH水平(P0.05),显著升高SOD水平(P0.05)。DATS 80 mg/kg预防组和DATS 80 mg/kg治疗组能显著升高MPO和NO水平(P0.05),并能抑制NF-κB p65的转移。结论 DATS对LPS诱导的肺部氧化损伤和炎症反应有一定的逆转作用,与DATS抑制NF-κB核转移和MPO活性有关。