Objective: To investigate the differen t expression of three isozymes of nitric oxide synthase (NOS) in diabetic rat colo ns and the contribution to the colonic dysfunction. Methods: Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were us...Objective: To investigate the differen t expression of three isozymes of nitric oxide synthase (NOS) in diabetic rat colo ns and the contribution to the colonic dysfunction. Methods: Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were used in this experiment and diabetes were induc ed by streptozotocin (65 mg/kg, i.v.). Three isozymes of NOS (nNOS, iNOS and eNO S) expression in proximal and distal colon were measured in two weeks after diab etes induction using the methods of immunocytochemistry and semi-quantitative r everse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Results: Positive immunoreactivity for nNOS was found in intermuscular and submucous plexus neuronal cells, neither eNOS nor iNOS had been found in any layers of col on in the two groups. The expression of nNOS mRNA was significantly increased in diabetic colon than that in control rats as determined by RT-PCR. The eNOS mRN A level of diabetic colon was lower compared to thecontrol rats, while no expres sion of iNOS mRNA was found in the normal or diabetic rats. Conclusion: This report has demonstrated that nNOS increased and eNOS decreased in rat colon in the early stages of diabetes. NO production by the nNOS might play a key role in colonic dysfunction, as supported by raised nNOS mRNA and enzyme e xpression in the diabetic colon. Reduced eNOS activity might also contribute to colonic dysfunction in experimental diabetes.展开更多
Objective: To demonstrate the relation sh ip between actin phosphorylation and actin sequestration in ATP-depleted rabbi t renal proximal tubules. Methods: Using two-dimensional electr ophoreses and Western blotting t...Objective: To demonstrate the relation sh ip between actin phosphorylation and actin sequestration in ATP-depleted rabbi t renal proximal tubules. Methods: Using two-dimensional electr ophoreses and Western blotting to analyze the phosphorylation state of the seque stered actin in rabbit renal proximal tubules. Results: The anal ytical result of the sequestered actin indicated that nearly half of the actin w as phosphorylated on serine residue(s). Conclusion: Result sugge sted a close correlation between actin sequestration and actin phosphorylation i n ATP-depleted rabbit renal proximal tubules.展开更多
文摘Objective: To investigate the differen t expression of three isozymes of nitric oxide synthase (NOS) in diabetic rat colo ns and the contribution to the colonic dysfunction. Methods: Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were used in this experiment and diabetes were induc ed by streptozotocin (65 mg/kg, i.v.). Three isozymes of NOS (nNOS, iNOS and eNO S) expression in proximal and distal colon were measured in two weeks after diab etes induction using the methods of immunocytochemistry and semi-quantitative r everse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Results: Positive immunoreactivity for nNOS was found in intermuscular and submucous plexus neuronal cells, neither eNOS nor iNOS had been found in any layers of col on in the two groups. The expression of nNOS mRNA was significantly increased in diabetic colon than that in control rats as determined by RT-PCR. The eNOS mRN A level of diabetic colon was lower compared to thecontrol rats, while no expres sion of iNOS mRNA was found in the normal or diabetic rats. Conclusion: This report has demonstrated that nNOS increased and eNOS decreased in rat colon in the early stages of diabetes. NO production by the nNOS might play a key role in colonic dysfunction, as supported by raised nNOS mRNA and enzyme e xpression in the diabetic colon. Reduced eNOS activity might also contribute to colonic dysfunction in experimental diabetes.
基金National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (R15DK56599 01)(USA) to Dr. Jing Chen
文摘Objective: To demonstrate the relation sh ip between actin phosphorylation and actin sequestration in ATP-depleted rabbi t renal proximal tubules. Methods: Using two-dimensional electr ophoreses and Western blotting to analyze the phosphorylation state of the seque stered actin in rabbit renal proximal tubules. Results: The anal ytical result of the sequestered actin indicated that nearly half of the actin w as phosphorylated on serine residue(s). Conclusion: Result sugge sted a close correlation between actin sequestration and actin phosphorylation i n ATP-depleted rabbit renal proximal tubules.
