Objective： To investigate the impact of beta-elemene injection on the growth and alpha-tubule of human hepatocarcinoma HepG2 cells. Methods： Cell proliferation was assessed by MTT assay. Cell cycle distribution was ...Objective： To investigate the impact of beta-elemene injection on the growth and alpha-tubule of human hepatocarcinoma HepG2 cells. Methods： Cell proliferation was assessed by MTT assay. Cell cycle distribution was detected by flow cytometry （FCM）. The mRNA expression of alpha-tubulin was measured by RT-PCR. Western blot analysis was used to determine protein expression of alpha-tubulin and the polymerization of tubulin. Results： Beta-elemene injection inhibited HepG2 cells proliferation in a dose- and time-dependent manner; FCM analysis indicated beta-elemene injection induced cell cycle arrested at S phase. RT-PCR and western- blot analysis showed that beta-elemene injection down-regulated alpha-tublin at both mRNA and protein levels, presenting a dose-dependent manner. Moreover, beta-elemene injection reduced the polymerization of microtubules in a dose-dependent manner. Conclusions： Beta-elemene injection can inhibit the proliferation of hepatoma HepG2 cells and induce cell apoptosis, the mechanism might be partly related to the down-regulation of alpha-tubulin and inhibition of microtubular polymerization.展开更多
It has been demonstrated thatβ-elemene could protect against carbon tetrachloride(CCl_(4))-induced liver fibrosis in our laboratory work,and the aim of this paper is to reveal the protective mechanisms ofβ-elemene.T...It has been demonstrated thatβ-elemene could protect against carbon tetrachloride(CCl_(4))-induced liver fibrosis in our laboratory work,and the aim of this paper is to reveal the protective mechanisms ofβ-elemene.The hepatic fibrosis experimental model was induced by the hypodermical injection of CCl_(4) in Wistar male rats.β-elemene was intraperitoneally administered into rats for 8 weeks(0.1 mL/100 g bodyweight per day),and plasma endotoxin content was assayed by biochemistry.The serum TNF-αlevel was detected using radioactive immunity.CD14 expression in rat livers was measured by immunohistochemistry and Western blot.The results showed thatβ-elemene can downregulate the levels of plasma endotoxins,serum TNF-α,and hepatic CD14 expression in rats with liver fibrosis.β-elemene plays an important role in downregulating the lipopolysaccharide signal transduction pathway,a significant pathway in hepatic fibrosis development.展开更多
Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of beta-elemene injection on the growth and beta-tubulin of human hepatocarcinoma HepG2 cells. Methods: Cell proliferation was assessed by MTT assay. Cell...Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of beta-elemene injection on the growth and beta-tubulin of human hepatocarcinoma HepG2 cells. Methods: Cell proliferation was assessed by MTT assay. Cell cycle distribution was detected by flow cytometry(FCM). The mRNA expression of beta-tubulin was measured by RT-PCR. Western blot analysis was used to determine protein expression of beta-tubulin and the polymerization of beta-tubulin. Results: Beta-elemene injection inhibited HepG2 cells proliferation in a dose- and time-dependent manner; FCM analysis indicated beta-elemene injection induced cell cycle arrested at S phase. RT-PCR and western-blot analysis showed that beta-elemene injection down-regulated beta-tubulin expression at both mRNA and protein levels, presenting a dose-dependent manner. Moreover, beta-elemene injection reduced the polymerization of microtubules in a dose-dependent manner. Conclusion: Beta-elemene injection can inhibit the proliferation of hepatoma HepG2 cells, the mechanism might be partly related to the down-regulation of beta-tubulin and inhibition of microtubular polymerization.展开更多
This study aims to investigate the influence ofβ-elemene on the secretion of angiotensin II(ANG II)and the expression of angiotensin receptor type 1(AT1R)in hepatic stellate cells(HSCs).In vitro,HSC-T6 were cultured f...This study aims to investigate the influence ofβ-elemene on the secretion of angiotensin II(ANG II)and the expression of angiotensin receptor type 1(AT1R)in hepatic stellate cells(HSCs).In vitro,HSC-T6 were cultured for 24 hours and then treated with different doses ofβ-elemene(2.5,5 and 10 mg/L).A control group was also set up.The secretion of ANG II in the supernatant was detected by radioimmunoassay.The mRNA expression of AT1R at 4,12 and 24 h after treatment was detected by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR),respectively.The protein expression of AT1R was detected by western blot.At the 4th h,the ANG II secretion in the supernatant was significantly inhibited by 10 mg/Lβ-elemene compared with the control group(P<0.05),while 5.0 mg/L and 2.5 mg/Lβ-elemene had no inhibitory effect on the secretion of ANG II(P>0.05).At the time point of the 12th h,the secretion of ANG II in the supernatant treated with 10 mg/L and 5.0 mg/Lβ-elemene was significantly lower than the control(P<0.01,P<0.05).Following the treatment with 5.0 mg/L and 2.5 mg/Lβ-elemene for 24 h,significant inhibition of ANG II secretion was observed(P<0.05),but 10 mg/Lβ-elemene had no such effect.β-elemene significantly reduced the amount of AT1R mRNA in HSCs after the treatment for 4,12,and 24 h in a dose-dependent manner.The expression of AT1R protein also decreased after the treatment withβ-elemene for 24 h.β-elemene can inhibit the secretion of ANG II and the gene and protein expression of AT1R,which may be the mechanism by whichβ-elemene prevents the progress of hepaticfibrosis.展开更多
基金The General Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China:Research Fund for the mechanism of Arenobufagin space isomer inhibits lymphatic metastasis of mouse hepatocarcinomaThe Project Sponsored by the Scientific Research Foundation for the Returned Overseas Chinese Scholars,State Education MinistrySpecialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education(NO.20102105120002)
文摘Objective： To investigate the impact of beta-elemene injection on the growth and alpha-tubule of human hepatocarcinoma HepG2 cells. Methods： Cell proliferation was assessed by MTT assay. Cell cycle distribution was detected by flow cytometry （FCM）. The mRNA expression of alpha-tubulin was measured by RT-PCR. Western blot analysis was used to determine protein expression of alpha-tubulin and the polymerization of tubulin. Results： Beta-elemene injection inhibited HepG2 cells proliferation in a dose- and time-dependent manner; FCM analysis indicated beta-elemene injection induced cell cycle arrested at S phase. RT-PCR and western- blot analysis showed that beta-elemene injection down-regulated alpha-tublin at both mRNA and protein levels, presenting a dose-dependent manner. Moreover, beta-elemene injection reduced the polymerization of microtubules in a dose-dependent manner. Conclusions： Beta-elemene injection can inhibit the proliferation of hepatoma HepG2 cells and induce cell apoptosis, the mechanism might be partly related to the down-regulation of alpha-tubulin and inhibition of microtubular polymerization.
文摘It has been demonstrated thatβ-elemene could protect against carbon tetrachloride(CCl_(4))-induced liver fibrosis in our laboratory work,and the aim of this paper is to reveal the protective mechanisms ofβ-elemene.The hepatic fibrosis experimental model was induced by the hypodermical injection of CCl_(4) in Wistar male rats.β-elemene was intraperitoneally administered into rats for 8 weeks(0.1 mL/100 g bodyweight per day),and plasma endotoxin content was assayed by biochemistry.The serum TNF-αlevel was detected using radioactive immunity.CD14 expression in rat livers was measured by immunohistochemistry and Western blot.The results showed thatβ-elemene can downregulate the levels of plasma endotoxins,serum TNF-α,and hepatic CD14 expression in rats with liver fibrosis.β-elemene plays an important role in downregulating the lipopolysaccharide signal transduction pathway,a significant pathway in hepatic fibrosis development.
基金Supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81173615)the Scientific Research Foundation for the Returned Overseas Chinese Scholars and State Education Ministrythe Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education(No.20102105120002)
文摘Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of beta-elemene injection on the growth and beta-tubulin of human hepatocarcinoma HepG2 cells. Methods: Cell proliferation was assessed by MTT assay. Cell cycle distribution was detected by flow cytometry(FCM). The mRNA expression of beta-tubulin was measured by RT-PCR. Western blot analysis was used to determine protein expression of beta-tubulin and the polymerization of beta-tubulin. Results: Beta-elemene injection inhibited HepG2 cells proliferation in a dose- and time-dependent manner; FCM analysis indicated beta-elemene injection induced cell cycle arrested at S phase. RT-PCR and western-blot analysis showed that beta-elemene injection down-regulated beta-tubulin expression at both mRNA and protein levels, presenting a dose-dependent manner. Moreover, beta-elemene injection reduced the polymerization of microtubules in a dose-dependent manner. Conclusion: Beta-elemene injection can inhibit the proliferation of hepatoma HepG2 cells, the mechanism might be partly related to the down-regulation of beta-tubulin and inhibition of microtubular polymerization.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.30500658).
文摘This study aims to investigate the influence ofβ-elemene on the secretion of angiotensin II(ANG II)and the expression of angiotensin receptor type 1(AT1R)in hepatic stellate cells(HSCs).In vitro,HSC-T6 were cultured for 24 hours and then treated with different doses ofβ-elemene(2.5,5 and 10 mg/L).A control group was also set up.The secretion of ANG II in the supernatant was detected by radioimmunoassay.The mRNA expression of AT1R at 4,12 and 24 h after treatment was detected by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR),respectively.The protein expression of AT1R was detected by western blot.At the 4th h,the ANG II secretion in the supernatant was significantly inhibited by 10 mg/Lβ-elemene compared with the control group(P<0.05),while 5.0 mg/L and 2.5 mg/Lβ-elemene had no inhibitory effect on the secretion of ANG II(P>0.05).At the time point of the 12th h,the secretion of ANG II in the supernatant treated with 10 mg/L and 5.0 mg/Lβ-elemene was significantly lower than the control(P<0.01,P<0.05).Following the treatment with 5.0 mg/L and 2.5 mg/Lβ-elemene for 24 h,significant inhibition of ANG II secretion was observed(P<0.05),but 10 mg/Lβ-elemene had no such effect.β-elemene significantly reduced the amount of AT1R mRNA in HSCs after the treatment for 4,12,and 24 h in a dose-dependent manner.The expression of AT1R protein also decreased after the treatment withβ-elemene for 24 h.β-elemene can inhibit the secretion of ANG II and the gene and protein expression of AT1R,which may be the mechanism by whichβ-elemene prevents the progress of hepaticfibrosis.
