Buyang Huanwu Decoction fraction extracted from Buyang Huanwu Decoction contains saponins of Astragalus, total paeony glycoside and safflower flavones. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the neuroprotective effe...Buyang Huanwu Decoction fraction extracted from Buyang Huanwu Decoction contains saponins of Astragalus, total paeony glycoside and safflower flavones. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the neuroprotective effect and mechanism of Buyang Huanwu Decoction fraction on ischemic injury both in vivo and in vitro. In vivo experiments showed that 50-200 mg/kg Buyang Huanwu Decoction fraction reduced infarct volume and pathological injury in ischemia/reperfusion rats, markedly inhibited expression of nuclear factor-KB and tumor necrosis factor-a and promoted nestin protein expression in brain tissue. Buyang Huanwu Decoction fraction （200 mg/kg） exhibited significant effects, which were similar to those of 100 mg/kg Ginkgo biloba extract. In vitro experimental results demonstrated that 10-100 mg/L Buyang Huanwu Decoction fraction significantly improved cell viability, decreased the release of lactate dehydrogenase and malondialdehyde levels, and inhibited the rate of apoptosis in HT22 cells following oxygen-glucose deprivation. Buyang Huanwu Decoction fraction （100 mg/L） exhibited significant effects, which were similar to those of 100 mg/L Ginkgo biloba extract. These findings suggest that Buyang Huanwu Decoction fraction may represent a novel, protective strategy against cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats and oxygen-glucose deprivation-induced damage in HT22 cells in vitro by attenuating the inflammatory response and cellular apoptosis.展开更多
The phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase （PI3K）/protein kinase B （AKT） signaling pathway is considered important for cell survival and has been shown to mediate various anti-apoptotic biological effects. This study explo...The phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase （PI3K）/protein kinase B （AKT） signaling pathway is considered important for cell survival and has been shown to mediate various anti-apoptotic biological effects. This study explored the role of the Toll-like receptor 4 （TLR4）-mediated PI3K/AKT-glycogen syn-thase kinase 3β （GSK-3β） signaling pathways in lipopolysaccharide-induced apoptosis in a primary culture of hippocampal neurons. Results demonstrated that the apoptotic ratio of hippocampal neurons stimulated by lipopolysaccharide was significantly higher compared with the control group. Both the expression of P-AKTser473 and P-GSK-3βSserg in hippocampal neurons stimulated by lipopolysaccharide decreased compared with the control, while the level of active Caspase-3 and the ratio of Bax/Bcl-2 were significantly increased. The level of active Caspase-3 and the ratio of Bax/Bcl-2 in hippocampal neurons treated with TLR4 antibody or the GSK-3β inhibitor, LiCl, de-creased before intervention with lipopolysaccharide, but increased after treatment with the AKT in-hibitor, LY294002. These findings suggest that the TLR4-PI3K/AKT-GSKβ signaling pathway may be involved in lipopolysaccharide-induced apoptosis of hippocampal neurons.展开更多
Objective: To observe the effects of electroacupuncture on hippocampal and cortical apoptosis in a mouse model of cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury. Methods: Mouse models established by repeated cerebral ischemia-r...Objective: To observe the effects of electroacupuncture on hippocampal and cortical apoptosis in a mouse model of cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury. Methods: Mouse models established by repeated cerebral ischemia-reperfusion, followed by electroacupuncture at Shenshu, Geshu, and Baihui points. The control group mice were intragastrically administered Hydergine. On day 1 and 7 post-treatment, hippocampal and cortical apoptosis was detected by terminal-deoxynucleotidyl transferase mediated dUTP nick-end labeling (TUNEL), and apoptosis images in the hippocampal CA1 zone and cortical area were analyzed. Results: In the model group, apoptotic cells were detected one day after treatment and some cellular fibers were disarrayed. By day 7 post-treatment, there was an increase in the number of apoptotic cells in the hippocampal CA1 region. In addition, there were apoptotic cells in the cortical area, the cortical layers were thinner with localized neuronal loss and sieve-like lymphocyte infiltration, as well as glial cell proliferation and visible infarct lesions. However, in the Hydergine and electroacupuncture groups, there was a small number of apoptotic cells. At 7 days post-treatment in the model group, field number, numerical density on area, and surface density were increased. However, in the Hydergine and electroacupuncture groups these parameters were decreased (P<0.01), with a significant difference between the two treatment groups (P<0.01). Conclusion: Electroacupuncture treatment inhibited apoptosis and provided neuroprotection.展开更多
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effective ingredients of Danshen(Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae) and Honghua(Flos Carthami)(Danhong) on protective properties towards neonatal rat hippocampal neurons under hypoxia condition...OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effective ingredients of Danshen(Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae) and Honghua(Flos Carthami)(Danhong) on protective properties towards neonatal rat hippocampal neurons under hypoxia condition.METHODS: Primary culture of neonatal rat hippocampal neurons was used to model hypoxia damage on the hippocampus. Methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium(MTT) assay and preliminary experiments were conducted to identify the four effective ingredients of Danhong, along with the injection of positive drug onto hippocampal neurons at a non-toxic dosage level. The cultured cells were randomly divided into 12 groups: the normal group, model group,positive drug control group and nine compatibility groups of the four effective ingredients. Different test methods were applied to determine lactate dehydrogenasein(LDH), total superoxide dismutase(T-SOD), malondialdehyde(MDA), 6-keto prostaglandin F_(la)(6-keto-PGF_(1 a)), thromboxane B_2(TXB_2),mitochondrial membrane potential(MMP), free calcium ions concentration([Ca^(2 +)]i) and early onsetcell apoptosis.RESULTS: Different compatibility groups could inhibit the content of LDH and intracellular calcium overload, increase activity in T-SOD, decrease level of MDA and TXB2, improve level of 6-keto-PGF1 aand MMP, and prevent the early onset cell apoptosis.CONCLUSION: The compatibility of four effective ingredients of Danhong had protective effect toward hippocampi hypoxia. The mechanism might be related to inhibit oxidative stress damage and cell apoptosis, resist thrombosis, and reduce the intracellular calcium ion of overload.展开更多
Background Intermittent hypoxia is the main pathophysiological cause of the obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Astragalus shows improvement of spatial learning and memory abilities under intermittent hypoxia. Our study...Background Intermittent hypoxia is the main pathophysiological cause of the obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Astragalus shows improvement of spatial learning and memory abilities under intermittent hypoxia. Our study aimed to investigate the protective effect of astragalus against intermittent hypoxia induced-hippocampal neurons impairment in rats and lay the theoretical foundation for the sleep apnea improvement in cognitive function by astragalus. Methods Male Wistar rats were divided into 4 groups： blank control group, normoxia group, intermittent hypoxia group and astragalus treated intermittent hypoxia group. After 6-week treatment, apoptosis of neurons was evaluated by terminal deoxynucleotidyl-transferase-mediated dUTP nick end-labeling （TUNEL） assay. Furthermore, the expression of HIF-la was detected by real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction （RT-PCR） at the mRNA level as well as by immunohistochemistry （IHC） and Western blotting at the protein level. Results HPLC analysis indicated that astragaloside IV, astragaloside II and astragaloside I were the main compounds in astragals extract. Astragalus extract reduced the apoptosis of hippocampal neurons （P 〈0.05） and decreased the expression of HIF-la at both the mRNA and protein levels in hippocampus compared with non-treated groups （P 〈0.05）. Conclusion Astragalus protects aqainst intermittent hypoxia-induced hippocampal neurons impairment in rats.展开更多
目的探讨细胞外信号调节蛋白激酶(extracellular signal-regulated protein kinase,ERK)1/2和核转录因子-κB(NF-κB)在胆红素诱导的海马神经细胞凋亡过程中的作用。方法将体外培养的海马神经细胞分为处理组(胆红素处理神经元)、抑制组...目的探讨细胞外信号调节蛋白激酶(extracellular signal-regulated protein kinase,ERK)1/2和核转录因子-κB(NF-κB)在胆红素诱导的海马神经细胞凋亡过程中的作用。方法将体外培养的海马神经细胞分为处理组(胆红素处理神经元)、抑制组(胆红素+ERK1/2抑制剂PD98059)以及对照组(DMSO)。采用改良噻唑蓝比色法(MTT法)和Hoechst33342DNA染色法,观察各组细胞存活率及形态学特征;免疫细胞化学检测NF-κB蛋白的表达。结果处理组细胞存活率(85.418±1.406)%明显低于对照组(99.990±2.782)%(P<0.01),而高于抑制组(63.951±1.148)%(P<0.01);对照组和抑制组NF-κB蛋白光密度值、阳性细胞率[分别为(0.157±0.037)、(0.986±0.795)%和(0.249±0.059)、(2.622±1.552)%]均明显低于处理组[分别为(0.306±0.072)、(6.882±2.626)%,P<0.01]。结论胆红素可激活原代培养的海马神经细胞ERK/NF-κB信号转导通路;抑制ERK1/2通路可抑制NF-κB活性而加剧胆红素的神经细胞毒性。展开更多
基金supported by a grant from the Major Programs of Anhui Science and Technology Special Funds,No.08010302099the Doctor Funds of Anhui Medical University,No.XJ200813
文摘Buyang Huanwu Decoction fraction extracted from Buyang Huanwu Decoction contains saponins of Astragalus, total paeony glycoside and safflower flavones. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the neuroprotective effect and mechanism of Buyang Huanwu Decoction fraction on ischemic injury both in vivo and in vitro. In vivo experiments showed that 50-200 mg/kg Buyang Huanwu Decoction fraction reduced infarct volume and pathological injury in ischemia/reperfusion rats, markedly inhibited expression of nuclear factor-KB and tumor necrosis factor-a and promoted nestin protein expression in brain tissue. Buyang Huanwu Decoction fraction （200 mg/kg） exhibited significant effects, which were similar to those of 100 mg/kg Ginkgo biloba extract. In vitro experimental results demonstrated that 10-100 mg/L Buyang Huanwu Decoction fraction significantly improved cell viability, decreased the release of lactate dehydrogenase and malondialdehyde levels, and inhibited the rate of apoptosis in HT22 cells following oxygen-glucose deprivation. Buyang Huanwu Decoction fraction （100 mg/L） exhibited significant effects, which were similar to those of 100 mg/L Ginkgo biloba extract. These findings suggest that Buyang Huanwu Decoction fraction may represent a novel, protective strategy against cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats and oxygen-glucose deprivation-induced damage in HT22 cells in vitro by attenuating the inflammatory response and cellular apoptosis.
基金supported by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions and Graduate Scientific and Technological Innovation Projects of Nantong University,No.YKC12020Applied Research and Technology Plan of Nantong City,No.BK2013007
文摘The phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase （PI3K）/protein kinase B （AKT） signaling pathway is considered important for cell survival and has been shown to mediate various anti-apoptotic biological effects. This study explored the role of the Toll-like receptor 4 （TLR4）-mediated PI3K/AKT-glycogen syn-thase kinase 3β （GSK-3β） signaling pathways in lipopolysaccharide-induced apoptosis in a primary culture of hippocampal neurons. Results demonstrated that the apoptotic ratio of hippocampal neurons stimulated by lipopolysaccharide was significantly higher compared with the control group. Both the expression of P-AKTser473 and P-GSK-3βSserg in hippocampal neurons stimulated by lipopolysaccharide decreased compared with the control, while the level of active Caspase-3 and the ratio of Bax/Bcl-2 were significantly increased. The level of active Caspase-3 and the ratio of Bax/Bcl-2 in hippocampal neurons treated with TLR4 antibody or the GSK-3β inhibitor, LiCl, de-creased before intervention with lipopolysaccharide, but increased after treatment with the AKT in-hibitor, LY294002. These findings suggest that the TLR4-PI3K/AKT-GSKβ signaling pathway may be involved in lipopolysaccharide-induced apoptosis of hippocampal neurons.
基金supported by Department of Science & Technology of Hebei Province (No.06276102D-31)Department of Health of Hebei Province (No.2005156)Training Program for Backbone of Scientific Research Talents of Hebei Medical University (2007)
文摘Objective: To observe the effects of electroacupuncture on hippocampal and cortical apoptosis in a mouse model of cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury. Methods: Mouse models established by repeated cerebral ischemia-reperfusion, followed by electroacupuncture at Shenshu, Geshu, and Baihui points. The control group mice were intragastrically administered Hydergine. On day 1 and 7 post-treatment, hippocampal and cortical apoptosis was detected by terminal-deoxynucleotidyl transferase mediated dUTP nick-end labeling (TUNEL), and apoptosis images in the hippocampal CA1 zone and cortical area were analyzed. Results: In the model group, apoptotic cells were detected one day after treatment and some cellular fibers were disarrayed. By day 7 post-treatment, there was an increase in the number of apoptotic cells in the hippocampal CA1 region. In addition, there were apoptotic cells in the cortical area, the cortical layers were thinner with localized neuronal loss and sieve-like lymphocyte infiltration, as well as glial cell proliferation and visible infarct lesions. However, in the Hydergine and electroacupuncture groups, there was a small number of apoptotic cells. At 7 days post-treatment in the model group, field number, numerical density on area, and surface density were increased. However, in the Hydergine and electroacupuncture groups these parameters were decreased (P<0.01), with a significant difference between the two treatment groups (P<0.01). Conclusion: Electroacupuncture treatment inhibited apoptosis and provided neuroprotection.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China:Biological Foundation Research Related to Ischemic Stroke in Qi Deficiency and Blood Stasis Syndrome Based on Drug Metabolism and Biological Effects of Buyang Huanwu Decotion and Its Associated Prescriptions(No.81630105)Effect of Danhong Injection on Cerebral Ischemia Reperfusion Injury in Rats Mediated by Aldose Reductase(No.81673639)+3 种基金Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China:Mechanism of the Component Compatibility of Salvia Miltiorrhiza and Safflower against Cerebral Ischemic Injury Based on the Association of PK-PD(No.LZ17H270001)Zhejiang Provincial Program for the health leading talentsBasic public welfare research project of Zhejiang Province:Investigation and Application of Optimization of Chinese Traditional Medicine Extraction Process Based on Genetic Algorithm-neural Network Approach(No.LGN18A010001)Scientific Research Foundation of Zhejiang Chinese Medicine University:Mechanism of Danhong Injection against Cerebral Ischemic Injury Based on Pharmacokinetic Efficacy(PK-PD)Relationship(No.2017ZZ09)
文摘OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effective ingredients of Danshen(Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae) and Honghua(Flos Carthami)(Danhong) on protective properties towards neonatal rat hippocampal neurons under hypoxia condition.METHODS: Primary culture of neonatal rat hippocampal neurons was used to model hypoxia damage on the hippocampus. Methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium(MTT) assay and preliminary experiments were conducted to identify the four effective ingredients of Danhong, along with the injection of positive drug onto hippocampal neurons at a non-toxic dosage level. The cultured cells were randomly divided into 12 groups: the normal group, model group,positive drug control group and nine compatibility groups of the four effective ingredients. Different test methods were applied to determine lactate dehydrogenasein(LDH), total superoxide dismutase(T-SOD), malondialdehyde(MDA), 6-keto prostaglandin F_(la)(6-keto-PGF_(1 a)), thromboxane B_2(TXB_2),mitochondrial membrane potential(MMP), free calcium ions concentration([Ca^(2 +)]i) and early onsetcell apoptosis.RESULTS: Different compatibility groups could inhibit the content of LDH and intracellular calcium overload, increase activity in T-SOD, decrease level of MDA and TXB2, improve level of 6-keto-PGF1 aand MMP, and prevent the early onset cell apoptosis.CONCLUSION: The compatibility of four effective ingredients of Danhong had protective effect toward hippocampi hypoxia. The mechanism might be related to inhibit oxidative stress damage and cell apoptosis, resist thrombosis, and reduce the intracellular calcium ion of overload.
基金This work was supported by grants from Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin （No.10JCYBJC25800）, Tianjin Higher School Science and Technology Development Fund Project （No. 20100132） and Tianjin Medical University Fund （No. 2009KY17）.
文摘Background Intermittent hypoxia is the main pathophysiological cause of the obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Astragalus shows improvement of spatial learning and memory abilities under intermittent hypoxia. Our study aimed to investigate the protective effect of astragalus against intermittent hypoxia induced-hippocampal neurons impairment in rats and lay the theoretical foundation for the sleep apnea improvement in cognitive function by astragalus. Methods Male Wistar rats were divided into 4 groups： blank control group, normoxia group, intermittent hypoxia group and astragalus treated intermittent hypoxia group. After 6-week treatment, apoptosis of neurons was evaluated by terminal deoxynucleotidyl-transferase-mediated dUTP nick end-labeling （TUNEL） assay. Furthermore, the expression of HIF-la was detected by real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction （RT-PCR） at the mRNA level as well as by immunohistochemistry （IHC） and Western blotting at the protein level. Results HPLC analysis indicated that astragaloside IV, astragaloside II and astragaloside I were the main compounds in astragals extract. Astragalus extract reduced the apoptosis of hippocampal neurons （P 〈0.05） and decreased the expression of HIF-la at both the mRNA and protein levels in hippocampus compared with non-treated groups （P 〈0.05）. Conclusion Astragalus protects aqainst intermittent hypoxia-induced hippocampal neurons impairment in rats.
文摘目的探讨细胞外信号调节蛋白激酶(extracellular signal-regulated protein kinase,ERK)1/2和核转录因子-κB(NF-κB)在胆红素诱导的海马神经细胞凋亡过程中的作用。方法将体外培养的海马神经细胞分为处理组(胆红素处理神经元)、抑制组(胆红素+ERK1/2抑制剂PD98059)以及对照组(DMSO)。采用改良噻唑蓝比色法(MTT法)和Hoechst33342DNA染色法,观察各组细胞存活率及形态学特征;免疫细胞化学检测NF-κB蛋白的表达。结果处理组细胞存活率(85.418±1.406)%明显低于对照组(99.990±2.782)%(P<0.01),而高于抑制组(63.951±1.148)%(P<0.01);对照组和抑制组NF-κB蛋白光密度值、阳性细胞率[分别为(0.157±0.037)、(0.986±0.795)%和(0.249±0.059)、(2.622±1.552)%]均明显低于处理组[分别为(0.306±0.072)、(6.882±2.626)%,P<0.01]。结论胆红素可激活原代培养的海马神经细胞ERK/NF-κB信号转导通路;抑制ERK1/2通路可抑制NF-κB活性而加剧胆红素的神经细胞毒性。
