Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease(MASLD)has emerged as a predominant cause of chronic liver disease globally,with its prevalence rising steadily each year.If left untreated,MASLD may progress to...Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease(MASLD)has emerged as a predominant cause of chronic liver disease globally,with its prevalence rising steadily each year.If left untreated,MASLD may progress to metabolic dysfunction in associated steatohepatitis(MASH),a more severe condition that can irreversibly advance to liver fibrosis,cirrhosis,and even hepatocyte carcinoma(HCC).Recent studies have illuminated a pivotal link between dysregulated cholesterol metabolism and the pathogenesis and severity of MASLD.This underscores the critical need for a comprehensive exploration of the regulatory mechanisms underlying hepatic cholesterol metabolism in MASLD,as such insights could unveil new therapeutic targets and pave the way for early diagnosis and effective prevention strategies.Cyclocarya paliurus(Batal.)Iljinskaja,a plant known for both medicinal and dietary applications,has demonstrated diverse pharmacological properties,including hypoglycemic,lipid-regulating,and hepatoprotective effects.This study aimed to investigate the hypolipidemic and hepatoprotective activities of Cyclocarya paliurus extract(CCE)in a murine model of MASLD induced by a methionine-choline-deficient(MCD)diet.Simvastatin was employed as a positive control drug,while various doses of CCE were administered to assess its therapeutic potential.Meanwhile,the control and model groups received 0.5%sodium carboxymethyl cellulose(CMC-Na)once daily for 6 weeks.At the end of the treatment period,blood and liver samples were collected for biochemical analysis,histopathological assessment,and gene expression profiling.The findings revealed that CCE significantly reduced serum levels of aspartate aminotransferase(AST)and alanine aminotransferase(ALT)while enhancing the activities of cholinesterase(CHE)and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C).In liver tissues,CCE markedly decreased the levels of total cholesterol(TC)and triglycerides(TG),while simultaneously increasing hepatic HDL-C content.Histological analyses showed notable alleviation of pathological liver damage in CCE-treated mice.Molecular studies further demonstrated that CCE downregulated the expression of key genes and proteins involved in cholesterol synthesis,including SREBP2,LDLR,and HMGCR.Concurrently,it upregulated the expression of genes and proteins related to cholesterol transport,such as ABCG5 and ABCG8.Additionally,CCE mitigated inflammation by improving the expression levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines,including TNF-α and IL-6,and modulated oxidative stress markers,such as NRF2,KEAP1,and NQO1.Protein expression analyses revealed reduced levels of IL-6 and IL-1β,further corroborating its anti-inflammatory effects.In summary,C.paliurus exhibited potent hepatoprotective effects in MCD-induced MASLD mice.These protective mechanisms were closely linked to the upregulation of cholesterol transporters ABCG5/8 and the modulation of sterol regulatory element-binding protein 2(SREBP2).This study highlighted the therapeutic potential of C.paliurus as a promising intervention for MASLD and underscored its role in regulating cholesterol metabolism and mitigating inflammation and oxidative stress.展开更多
研究黑米对高脂高胆固醇膳食饲喂雌性小鼠血脂水平及小肠胆固醇代谢相关基因调控的影响。将48只雌性C57BL/6J小鼠随机分成高脂对照组和三个实验组(高脂饲料中添加白米和黑米代替玉米淀粉),测定血清中总胆固醇(TC)、甘油三酯(TG)及高密...研究黑米对高脂高胆固醇膳食饲喂雌性小鼠血脂水平及小肠胆固醇代谢相关基因调控的影响。将48只雌性C57BL/6J小鼠随机分成高脂对照组和三个实验组(高脂饲料中添加白米和黑米代替玉米淀粉),测定血清中总胆固醇(TC)、甘油三酯(TG)及高密度脂蛋白胆固醇(HDL-C)水平,气相色谱法检测肝脏中胆固醇含量,Real-time PCR法分析调控小肠胆固醇代谢相关基因HMG-Co A-R、MTP、ABCG5/8、ABCA1、NPC1L1等的m RNA表达水平。与高脂组相比,黑米组血清中TC和TG含量较对照组极显著降低,但白米组血清中TC、TG、HDL-C含量较对照组无统计学差异。与高脂组相比,白米组小鼠肝脏中胆固醇含量无显著变化,黑米低剂量组显著降低(P<0.05),黑米高剂量组极显著降低(P<0.01)。Real-time PCR结果显示,与高脂组相比,黑米添加组ABCG5、ABCA1 m RNA表达水平均显著上调(P<0.01),MTP m RNA表达水平均显著下调(P<0.05);黑米低剂量组ABCG8 m RNA表达水平显著升高(P<0.05),高剂量组上调极显著(P<0.01);黑米低剂量组NPC1L1 m RNA表达水平降低(P<0.05),高剂量组下调极显著(P<0.01);黑米高剂量组HMG-Co A-Rm RNA表达水平显著降低(P<0.05)。结果表明,黑米对高脂高胆固醇膳食饲喂小鼠胆固醇代谢平衡的调节,可能是通过增加小肠中胆固醇排泄并抑制固醇的吸收实现的。展开更多
目的探究中国人群ABCG5/ABCG8基因rs4299376多态性与冠心病的相关性,并对一些相关脂质和脂蛋白水平进行研究,探究其与冠心病的关系。方法收集290例冠心病、198例非冠心病及331例健康正常人的血样,采用核酸自动提取仪提取基因组DNA,MassA...目的探究中国人群ABCG5/ABCG8基因rs4299376多态性与冠心病的相关性,并对一些相关脂质和脂蛋白水平进行研究,探究其与冠心病的关系。方法收集290例冠心病、198例非冠心病及331例健康正常人的血样,采用核酸自动提取仪提取基因组DNA,MassARRAY时间飞行质谱技术分析rs4299376基因型,并测定所有研究对象血脂水平,对比分析各组人群基因多态性及血脂水平差异。结果中国人群ABCG5/ABCG8基因rs4299376多态性在冠心病组与非冠心病组以及健康对照组之间的分布差异无统计学意义。在总体和男性患者中,脂质水平与冠心病没有相关性;但在女性患者中,冠心病患者三酰甘油(TG)及总胆固醇(TC)水平比非冠心病患者高,差异有统计学意义(TG:2.23±1.05 vs 1.84±1.03,P=0.01;TC:4.79±1.17 vs 4.36±1.03,P=0.01)。根据年龄进行分层分析,≥60岁人群中,冠心病患者高密度脂蛋白(HDL)水平比非冠心病患者低(1.09±0.23 vs 1.16±0.25,P=0.03)。结论中国人群ABCG5/ABCG8基因rs4299376多态性与冠心病可能关系不大;女性冠心病患者较非冠心病患者具有更高的TC和TG水平,60岁及以上的冠心病患者较非冠心病患者具有更低的HDL水平。展开更多
AIM:To analyze the expression of 8 putative cancer stem cell(CSC) markers within colorectal cancer tumor buds and to determine their prognostic impact in patients with this disease. METHODS:Immunohistochemistry was pe...AIM:To analyze the expression of 8 putative cancer stem cell(CSC) markers within colorectal cancer tumor buds and to determine their prognostic impact in patients with this disease. METHODS:Immunohistochemistry was performed on 101 colorectal cancer resections for CK22(to identify tumor buds) as well as CD133,CD166,CD24,CD44s,CD90,EpCAM,ALDH1,and ABCG5,and their expression within tumor buds was evaluated. RESULTS:CD90,CD44s,and CD133 expression in tumor buds was found in less than 5%of all cases. ALDH1,CD24,CD166 were expressed in 16.5%,16.2%,and 34%cases,respectively,while ABCG5 and EpCAM expression was more frequent and found in 35%and 69%of cases,respectively.Of the 8 markers studied,EpCAM and ABCG5 positivity in tumor buds were significantly associated with poor prognosis(P=0.023,P=0.038,respectively) in multivariable analysis with pT and pN classificationP=0.048;hazard ratio(HR) :2.64;95%CI:1.0-6.9,for EpCAM and P=0.029;HR:2.22;95%CI:1.0-4.5,for ABCG5.Poor survival time was particularly striking for lymph node-negative patients with ABCG5-positive buds(P<0.001) . CONCLUSION:Expression of putative stem cell markers EpCAM and ABCG5 within the tumor buds of colorectal cancer are frequently noted and are associated with poor prognosis.展开更多
基金National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2022YFC3501700)the Beijing Municipal Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.7144219).
文摘Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease(MASLD)has emerged as a predominant cause of chronic liver disease globally,with its prevalence rising steadily each year.If left untreated,MASLD may progress to metabolic dysfunction in associated steatohepatitis(MASH),a more severe condition that can irreversibly advance to liver fibrosis,cirrhosis,and even hepatocyte carcinoma(HCC).Recent studies have illuminated a pivotal link between dysregulated cholesterol metabolism and the pathogenesis and severity of MASLD.This underscores the critical need for a comprehensive exploration of the regulatory mechanisms underlying hepatic cholesterol metabolism in MASLD,as such insights could unveil new therapeutic targets and pave the way for early diagnosis and effective prevention strategies.Cyclocarya paliurus(Batal.)Iljinskaja,a plant known for both medicinal and dietary applications,has demonstrated diverse pharmacological properties,including hypoglycemic,lipid-regulating,and hepatoprotective effects.This study aimed to investigate the hypolipidemic and hepatoprotective activities of Cyclocarya paliurus extract(CCE)in a murine model of MASLD induced by a methionine-choline-deficient(MCD)diet.Simvastatin was employed as a positive control drug,while various doses of CCE were administered to assess its therapeutic potential.Meanwhile,the control and model groups received 0.5%sodium carboxymethyl cellulose(CMC-Na)once daily for 6 weeks.At the end of the treatment period,blood and liver samples were collected for biochemical analysis,histopathological assessment,and gene expression profiling.The findings revealed that CCE significantly reduced serum levels of aspartate aminotransferase(AST)and alanine aminotransferase(ALT)while enhancing the activities of cholinesterase(CHE)and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C).In liver tissues,CCE markedly decreased the levels of total cholesterol(TC)and triglycerides(TG),while simultaneously increasing hepatic HDL-C content.Histological analyses showed notable alleviation of pathological liver damage in CCE-treated mice.Molecular studies further demonstrated that CCE downregulated the expression of key genes and proteins involved in cholesterol synthesis,including SREBP2,LDLR,and HMGCR.Concurrently,it upregulated the expression of genes and proteins related to cholesterol transport,such as ABCG5 and ABCG8.Additionally,CCE mitigated inflammation by improving the expression levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines,including TNF-α and IL-6,and modulated oxidative stress markers,such as NRF2,KEAP1,and NQO1.Protein expression analyses revealed reduced levels of IL-6 and IL-1β,further corroborating its anti-inflammatory effects.In summary,C.paliurus exhibited potent hepatoprotective effects in MCD-induced MASLD mice.These protective mechanisms were closely linked to the upregulation of cholesterol transporters ABCG5/8 and the modulation of sterol regulatory element-binding protein 2(SREBP2).This study highlighted the therapeutic potential of C.paliurus as a promising intervention for MASLD and underscored its role in regulating cholesterol metabolism and mitigating inflammation and oxidative stress.
文摘研究黑米对高脂高胆固醇膳食饲喂雌性小鼠血脂水平及小肠胆固醇代谢相关基因调控的影响。将48只雌性C57BL/6J小鼠随机分成高脂对照组和三个实验组(高脂饲料中添加白米和黑米代替玉米淀粉),测定血清中总胆固醇(TC)、甘油三酯(TG)及高密度脂蛋白胆固醇(HDL-C)水平,气相色谱法检测肝脏中胆固醇含量,Real-time PCR法分析调控小肠胆固醇代谢相关基因HMG-Co A-R、MTP、ABCG5/8、ABCA1、NPC1L1等的m RNA表达水平。与高脂组相比,黑米组血清中TC和TG含量较对照组极显著降低,但白米组血清中TC、TG、HDL-C含量较对照组无统计学差异。与高脂组相比,白米组小鼠肝脏中胆固醇含量无显著变化,黑米低剂量组显著降低(P<0.05),黑米高剂量组极显著降低(P<0.01)。Real-time PCR结果显示,与高脂组相比,黑米添加组ABCG5、ABCA1 m RNA表达水平均显著上调(P<0.01),MTP m RNA表达水平均显著下调(P<0.05);黑米低剂量组ABCG8 m RNA表达水平显著升高(P<0.05),高剂量组上调极显著(P<0.01);黑米低剂量组NPC1L1 m RNA表达水平降低(P<0.05),高剂量组下调极显著(P<0.01);黑米高剂量组HMG-Co A-Rm RNA表达水平显著降低(P<0.05)。结果表明,黑米对高脂高胆固醇膳食饲喂小鼠胆固醇代谢平衡的调节,可能是通过增加小肠中胆固醇排泄并抑制固醇的吸收实现的。
文摘目的通过动物实验和体外细胞实验探讨SAK-HV蛋白降胆固醇的机制。方法以0.5mg/kg浓度的SAK-HV蛋白治疗高脂喂养的Apo E-/-C57小鼠,酶法检测Apo E-/-C57小鼠血脂水平,定量PCR法(real-time quantitative PCR,q PCR)和蛋白质印迹(Western blot)法检测小肠ABCG5和ABCG8 m RNA和蛋白的表达水平。100μg/ml的SAK-HV蛋白作用caco-2细胞不同时间后,NBD胆固醇作为荧光探针检测SAK-HV蛋白对caco-2细胞胆固醇吸收的影响,q-PCR和Western blot法检测SAK-HV蛋白对caco-2细胞ABCG5和ABCG8 m RNA和蛋白表达水平的影响。结果 SAK-HV蛋白可以降低高脂喂养的Apo E-/-C57小鼠的血清胆固醇水平,同时上调小肠ABCG5和ABCG8 m RNA和蛋白的表达水平。体外实验表明,SAK-HV蛋白可以抑制caco-2细胞胆固醇的吸收,同时上调ABCG5和ABCG8 m RNA和蛋白的表达水平。结论 SAK-HV蛋白通过上调ABCG5和ABCG8的表达抑制小肠胆固醇的吸收从而降低血清胆固醇水平。
文摘目的探究中国人群ABCG5/ABCG8基因rs4299376多态性与冠心病的相关性,并对一些相关脂质和脂蛋白水平进行研究,探究其与冠心病的关系。方法收集290例冠心病、198例非冠心病及331例健康正常人的血样,采用核酸自动提取仪提取基因组DNA,MassARRAY时间飞行质谱技术分析rs4299376基因型,并测定所有研究对象血脂水平,对比分析各组人群基因多态性及血脂水平差异。结果中国人群ABCG5/ABCG8基因rs4299376多态性在冠心病组与非冠心病组以及健康对照组之间的分布差异无统计学意义。在总体和男性患者中,脂质水平与冠心病没有相关性;但在女性患者中,冠心病患者三酰甘油(TG)及总胆固醇(TC)水平比非冠心病患者高,差异有统计学意义(TG:2.23±1.05 vs 1.84±1.03,P=0.01;TC:4.79±1.17 vs 4.36±1.03,P=0.01)。根据年龄进行分层分析,≥60岁人群中,冠心病患者高密度脂蛋白(HDL)水平比非冠心病患者低(1.09±0.23 vs 1.16±0.25,P=0.03)。结论中国人群ABCG5/ABCG8基因rs4299376多态性与冠心病可能关系不大;女性冠心病患者较非冠心病患者具有更高的TC和TG水平,60岁及以上的冠心病患者较非冠心病患者具有更低的HDL水平。
基金Supported by The Krebsliga Beider Basel(Zlobec I,Terracciano L and Lugli A)
文摘AIM:To analyze the expression of 8 putative cancer stem cell(CSC) markers within colorectal cancer tumor buds and to determine their prognostic impact in patients with this disease. METHODS:Immunohistochemistry was performed on 101 colorectal cancer resections for CK22(to identify tumor buds) as well as CD133,CD166,CD24,CD44s,CD90,EpCAM,ALDH1,and ABCG5,and their expression within tumor buds was evaluated. RESULTS:CD90,CD44s,and CD133 expression in tumor buds was found in less than 5%of all cases. ALDH1,CD24,CD166 were expressed in 16.5%,16.2%,and 34%cases,respectively,while ABCG5 and EpCAM expression was more frequent and found in 35%and 69%of cases,respectively.Of the 8 markers studied,EpCAM and ABCG5 positivity in tumor buds were significantly associated with poor prognosis(P=0.023,P=0.038,respectively) in multivariable analysis with pT and pN classificationP=0.048;hazard ratio(HR) :2.64;95%CI:1.0-6.9,for EpCAM and P=0.029;HR:2.22;95%CI:1.0-4.5,for ABCG5.Poor survival time was particularly striking for lymph node-negative patients with ABCG5-positive buds(P<0.001) . CONCLUSION:Expression of putative stem cell markers EpCAM and ABCG5 within the tumor buds of colorectal cancer are frequently noted and are associated with poor prognosis.
