Peripheral nerve defect repair is a complex process that involves multiple cell types;perineurial cells play a pivotal role.Hair follicle neural crest stem cells promote perineurial cell proliferation and migration vi...Peripheral nerve defect repair is a complex process that involves multiple cell types;perineurial cells play a pivotal role.Hair follicle neural crest stem cells promote perineurial cell proliferation and migration via paracrine signaling;however,their clinical applications are limited by potential risks such as tumorigenesis and xenogeneic immune rejection,which are similar to the risks associated with other stem cell transplantations.The present study therefore focuses on small extracellular vesicles derived from hair follicle neural crest stem cells,which preserve the bioactive properties of the parent cells while avoiding the transplantation-associated risks.In vitro,small extracellular vesicles derived from hair follicle neural crest stem cells significantly enhanced the proliferation,migration,tube formation,and barrier function of perineurial cells,and subsequently upregulated the expression of tight junction proteins.Furthermore,in a rat model of sciatic nerve defects bridged with silicon tubes,treatment with small extracellular vesicles derived from hair follicle neural crest stem cells resulted in higher tight junction protein expression in perineurial cells,thus facilitating neural tissue regeneration.At 10 weeks post-surgery,rats treated with small extracellular vesicles derived from hair follicle neural crest stem cells exhibited improved nerve function recovery and reduced muscle atrophy.Transcriptomic and micro RNA analyses revealed that small extracellular vesicles derived from hair follicle neural crest stem cells deliver mi R-21-5p,which inhibits mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 7 expression,thereby activating the transforming growth factor-β/mothers against decapentaplegic homolog signaling pathway and upregulating hyaluronan synthase 2 expression,and further enhancing tight junction protein expression.Together,our findings indicate that small extracellular vesicles derived from hair follicle neural crest stem cells promote the proliferation,migration,and tight junction protein formation of perineurial cells.These results provide new insights into peripheral nerve regeneration from the perspective of perineurial cells,and present a novel approach for the clinical treatment of peripheral nerve defects.展开更多
Background:Osteoporosis is a chronic bone disease characterized by bone loss and decreased bone strength.However,current anti-resorptive drugs carry a risk of various complications.The deep learning-based efficacy pre...Background:Osteoporosis is a chronic bone disease characterized by bone loss and decreased bone strength.However,current anti-resorptive drugs carry a risk of various complications.The deep learning-based efficacy prediction system(DLEPS)is a forecasting tool that can effectively compete in drug screening and prediction based on gene expression changes.This study aimed to explore the protective effect and potential mechanisms of cinobufotalin(CB),a traditional Chinese medicine(TCM),on bone loss.Methods:DLEPS was employed for screening anti-osteoporotic agents according to gene profile changes in primary osteoporosis.Micro-CT,histological and morphological analysis were applied for the bone protective detection of CB,and the osteogenic differentiation/function in human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells(hBMMSCs)were also investigated.The underlying mechanism was verified using qRT-PCR,Western blot(WB),immunofluorescence(IF),etc.Results:A safe concentration(0.25mg/kg in vivo,0.05μM in vitro)of CB could effectively preserve bone mass in estrogen deficiency-induced bone loss and promote osteogenic differentiation/function of hBMMSCs.Both BMPs/SMAD and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathways participated in CB-induced osteogenic differentiation,further regulating the expression of osteogenesis-associated factors,and ultimately promoting osteogenesis.Conclusion:Our study demonstrated that CB could significantly reverse estrogen deficiency-induced bone loss,further promoting osteogenic differentiation/function of hBMMSCs,with BMPs/SMAD and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathways involved.展开更多
为探讨骨形态发生蛋白9是通过结合受体ALK1还是ALK2来抑制人乳腺癌癌细胞MDA-MB-231的增殖、侵袭和迁移,本研究采用RT-PCR检测ALK1、ALK2在MDA-MB-231中内源性表达,同时用RT-PCR检测显性负性突变ALK2腺病毒和BMP9腺病毒共感染MDA-MB-231...为探讨骨形态发生蛋白9是通过结合受体ALK1还是ALK2来抑制人乳腺癌癌细胞MDA-MB-231的增殖、侵袭和迁移,本研究采用RT-PCR检测ALK1、ALK2在MDA-MB-231中内源性表达,同时用RT-PCR检测显性负性突变ALK2腺病毒和BMP9腺病毒共感染MDA-MB-231后,DNALK2表达。采用MTT、细胞划痕实验、Transwell侵袭实验检测DNALK2对BMP9作用下MDA-MB-231增殖、侵袭、迁移的影响。RT-PCR检测DNALK2和BMP9腺病毒共感染MDA-MB-231后CTGF m RNA表达,Western blot检测BMPs/SMAD信号通路中SMAD1/5/8总的蛋白和磷酸化蛋白以及CTGF表达。结果显示,MDA-MB-231只存在ALK2表达,DNALK2和BMP9腺病毒共感染MDA-MB-231后,DNALK2 m RNA表达明显升高;MDA-MB-231/GFP/DNALK2组吸光度值(0.392±0.044)较MDA-MB-231/BMP9/DNALK2组(0.433±0.045)吸光度值无明显改变(p>0.05);MDA-MB-231/GFP/DNALK2组划痕愈合率(67.3±8.6)%与MDA-MB-231/BMP9/DNALK2组划痕愈合率(59.9±6.4)%无明显改变(p>0.05),MDA-MB-231/GFP/DNALK2组穿膜细胞数为(21.7±3.4)个与MDA-MB-231/BMP9/DNALK2组穿膜细胞数为(17.4±5.4)个无明显改变(p>0.05)。Western blot显示:DNALK2能阻断BMP9上调磷酸化SMAD1/5/8和下调人结缔组织生长因子CTGF表达。由此得出结论,BMP9可通过结合ALK2受体激活BMPs/SMAD信号通路来抑制MDA-MB-231增殖、侵袭和迁移。展开更多
Peptides from Pilose antler aqueous extract(PAAE) have been shown to stimulate the proliferation and differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells(BMSCs). However, the underlying molecular mechanisms are not w...Peptides from Pilose antler aqueous extract(PAAE) have been shown to stimulate the proliferation and differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells(BMSCs). However, the underlying molecular mechanisms are not well understood. Here, PAAE was isolated and purified to explore the molecular mechanisms underlying PAAE’s effects on BMSCs as well as its osteoprotective effects in ovariectomized rats. Our results showed that PAAE promoted proliferation and differentiation of BMSCs to become osteoblasts by enhancing ALP activity and increasing extracellular matrix mineralization. The trabecular microarchitecture of ovariectomized rats was also found to be protected by PAAE. Quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction(Quantitative RT-PCR) results suggest that PAAE also increased the expression of osteogenic markers including, alkaline phosphatase(ALP), runt-related transcription factor 2(Runx2), osteocalcin(OCN), bone morphogenetic protein-2(BMP-2), and collagen I(COL-I). Immunoblotting results indicated that PAAE upregulated the levels of BMP-2 and Runx2 and was associated with Smad1/5 phosphorylation. PAAE A at the concentration of 200μg·mL^-1 showed the strongest effect on proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs after 48 h. Using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight mass spectrometry(MALDI-TOF MS), we identified the molecular weight of PAAE A and found that it is less than 3000 Da and showed several significant peaks. In conclusion, PAAE activates the BMP-2/Smad1, 5/Runx2 pathway to induce osteoblastic differentiation and mineralization in BMSCs and can inhibit OVX-induced bone loss. These mechanisms are likely responsible for its therapeutic effect on postmenopausal osteoporosis.展开更多
[Objectives]To investigate the anti-hepatic fibrosis mechanism of lavandulyl flavonoid Kurarinol A(KA)from Sophora flavescens through the TGF/Smad signaling pathway.[Methods]A hepatic fibrosis model was established by...[Objectives]To investigate the anti-hepatic fibrosis mechanism of lavandulyl flavonoid Kurarinol A(KA)from Sophora flavescens through the TGF/Smad signaling pathway.[Methods]A hepatic fibrosis model was established by TGF-β1-induced activation of human hepatic stellate cells LX-2.Western blot and RT-qPCR techniques were employed to study the anti-fibrotic mechanism of KA through the TGF/Smad signaling pathway.[Results]KA exerted anti-hepatic fibrosis effects by significantly reducing the gene expression levels of TGF-β1,Smad2,Smad3,and Smad4,as well as markedly decreasing the protein expression levels of TGF-β1,p-Smad2/3/Smad2/3,and Smad4.[Conclusions]KA demonstrates significant anti-hepatic fibrosis activity and alleviates liver fibrosis through the TGF/Smad signaling pathway.展开更多
Coreopsis tinctoria Nutt.,an edible flowering plant,belongs to the Chrysanthemum family and is mainly grown at high altitudes in Northwestern China.It is rich in polyphenolic compounds,particularly marein and flavomar...Coreopsis tinctoria Nutt.,an edible flowering plant,belongs to the Chrysanthemum family and is mainly grown at high altitudes in Northwestern China.It is rich in polyphenolic compounds,particularly marein and flavomarein,and possesses multiple health-promoting properties,such as antioxidant,hypoglycemic and vasorelaxant effects.Previous bioactivity investigations majorly focused on C.tinctoria and its crude extract.The aim of the present study was to prepare marein-dominant C.tinctoria flavonoids(CF),further investigate the CF protective effects of liver fibrosis induced by carbon tetrachloride and elucidate the associated molecular mechanisms.Results have demonstrated that CF effectively attenuated hepatofibrogenesis by increasing the activity of glutathione(GSH)and superoxide dismutase(SOD);suppressing the hepatic stellate cell(HSC)activation,inhibiting transforming growth factorβ(TGF-β)activation and the production ofα-smooth muscle actin(α-SMA),alleviating the phosphorylation of extracellular signal-regulated kinases1/2(ERK1/2)and small mothers against decapentaplegic1/2(Smad1/2),thus maintaining the collagen metabolic homeostasis in the liver.Our study revealed that CF possesses an efficacious protective effect against chronic hepatic fibrosis due to their strong inhibitory effects of oxidative stress and chronic inflammation.展开更多
BACKGROUND Pathological calcification is a common feature of many diseases.Calcifying nanoparticles(CNPs)are considered potential inducers of this abnormal calcification,but their specific effects on bone marrow mesen...BACKGROUND Pathological calcification is a common feature of many diseases.Calcifying nanoparticles(CNPs)are considered potential inducers of this abnormal calcification,but their specific effects on bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells(BMSCs)remain unclear.BMSCs are key cells in bone formation and repair,and their aberrant apoptosis and calcification are closely related to disease progression.AIM To explore whether CNPs can induce apoptosis and calcification in BMSCs and analyzed the relationship between these processes.The differential effects of CNPs and nanoscale hydroxyapatites(nHAPs)in inducing apoptosis and calcification in BMSCs were also compared.METHODS CNPs obtained in the early stage were identified by electron microscopy and particle size analysis.BMSCs were cultured with various treatments,including different concentrations of nHAPs,CNPs[2 McFarland(MCF)turbidity,4 MCF,6 MCF],and a transforming growth factor(TGF)-βinhibitor(SB431542)for 72 hours.The isolated CNPs exhibited the expected sizes and shapes.RESULTS Exposure to CNPs and nHAPs suppressed cell proliferation and promoted apoptosis in a concentration-dependent manner,with CNPs exhibiting significantly stronger effects.Alizarin Red staining indicated an increase in calcium deposition with exposure to increasing concentrations of nHAPs and CNPs.Quantitative reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction results indicated that medium concentrations of nHAPs and CNPs significantly enhanced the expression of pro-apoptotic and pro-calcification markers,whereas the expression of anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 was reduced compared with untreated controls.Western blotting results showed that medium concentrations of CNPs and nHAPs increased the expression of osteopontin,bone morphogenetic protein-2,TGF-β/Smad,Bax,and caspase-3 and decreased Bcl-2 expression compared with controls.CONCLUSION CNPs and nHAPs induced apoptosis and calcification in BMSCs,with CNPs being the most potent.Additionally,the TGF-βinhibitor SB431542 significantly reduced the occurrence of apoptosis and calcification.A correlation was found between apoptosis and calcification,which is likely mediated through the TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway.展开更多
Mint is a newly identified molecule that mediates signal transduction and modulates chromatin repression. Mint family members contain a highly conserved C-terminus SPOC domain (SpenParalog and OrthologsC-terminal doma...Mint is a newly identified molecule that mediates signal transduction and modulates chromatin repression. Mint family members contain a highly conserved C-terminus SPOC domain (SpenParalog and OrthologsC-terminal domain) commonly associated with proliferation and related diseases (for example: cancer) due to its role in cell differentiation and apoptosis. In this study, we addressed the SPOC function using a tetracycline-inducible system to express the target domain in Ain V15 embryonic ES cells and bone marrow stem cells from SPOC transenic mice. In vitro differentiation of Ain V15 ES cells as a model of early hematopoietic development, we found expression of SPOC domain induces hematopoietic differentiation via up-regulation of transcription factors Bmp4 and Smad5, which induce the expression of hematopoietic factors Eklf1 and hematopoietic proliferation associated factor Gata2, the SPOC domain also plays the regulation function in the differentiation of hematopoitic progenitor by colony forming Unit (CFU) assays. Further, we determined SPOC expression enhances erythrocyte and granulocyte maturationusing bone marrow cells derived from tiSPOC chimeric mice. Finally, we identified that overexpression of full length Mint in ES cells drive Smad5 and Bmp4 up-regulation under culture conditions, and up-regulation of endogenous Mint when induceshematopoitic differentiation of EML, M1 and WT18 cells. In summary, our study reveals the conserved SPOC domain of Mint protein induces differentiation both in the stages of embryonic stem cells and hematopoietic progenitor cells.展开更多
目的:研究复方黄连胶囊(CRCC)对糖尿病肾病(DN)大鼠肾组织TGF-β1/BMP-7表达失衡及其Smad信号通路的调控作用,探讨CRCC对DN大鼠早期肾损伤的作用及其可能机制。方法:以链脲佐菌素(STZ)复制早期DN大鼠模型,动物分为正常组、模型组、消渴...目的:研究复方黄连胶囊(CRCC)对糖尿病肾病(DN)大鼠肾组织TGF-β1/BMP-7表达失衡及其Smad信号通路的调控作用,探讨CRCC对DN大鼠早期肾损伤的作用及其可能机制。方法:以链脲佐菌素(STZ)复制早期DN大鼠模型,动物分为正常组、模型组、消渴丸组(0.8 g·kg-1)、依那普利组(1 mg·kg-1)与CRCC低、中、高剂量组(生药含量分别为1.09,2.18,4.36 g·kg-1),灌胃给药,每天1次,5周后生化指标检测空腹血糖(FBG)、尿素氮(BUN)、血肌酐(Scr)、胰岛素(Ins)、24 h尿蛋白(24 h Upro)及24 h尿微量白蛋白(24 h Um Alb);光镜观察肾组织形态学的改变;免疫组化法检测肾组织TGF-β1,BMP-7,Smad2/3,Smad1/5及Smad7蛋白表达;逆转录聚合酶链反应(RT-PCR)检测肾组织TGF-β1和BMP-7 mRNA表达。结果:与模型组比较,各CRCC治疗组均不同程度降低了DN大鼠FBG,BUN,Scr,24 h Upro和24 h Um Alb水平,改善肾组织病理形态学异常,TGF-β1与Smad2/3蛋白表达减少,BMP-7,Smad1/5与Smad7蛋白表达增加,TGF-β1 mRNA表达减少,但BMP-7 mRNA表达未增加。结论:CRCC可改善早期DN大鼠肾功能病变,延缓DN慢性病理进展,其机制可能与通过Smad信号通路调控DN肾组织TGF-β1/BMP-7表达失衡有关。展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81571211(to FL)the Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai,No.22ZR1476800(to CH)。
文摘Peripheral nerve defect repair is a complex process that involves multiple cell types;perineurial cells play a pivotal role.Hair follicle neural crest stem cells promote perineurial cell proliferation and migration via paracrine signaling;however,their clinical applications are limited by potential risks such as tumorigenesis and xenogeneic immune rejection,which are similar to the risks associated with other stem cell transplantations.The present study therefore focuses on small extracellular vesicles derived from hair follicle neural crest stem cells,which preserve the bioactive properties of the parent cells while avoiding the transplantation-associated risks.In vitro,small extracellular vesicles derived from hair follicle neural crest stem cells significantly enhanced the proliferation,migration,tube formation,and barrier function of perineurial cells,and subsequently upregulated the expression of tight junction proteins.Furthermore,in a rat model of sciatic nerve defects bridged with silicon tubes,treatment with small extracellular vesicles derived from hair follicle neural crest stem cells resulted in higher tight junction protein expression in perineurial cells,thus facilitating neural tissue regeneration.At 10 weeks post-surgery,rats treated with small extracellular vesicles derived from hair follicle neural crest stem cells exhibited improved nerve function recovery and reduced muscle atrophy.Transcriptomic and micro RNA analyses revealed that small extracellular vesicles derived from hair follicle neural crest stem cells deliver mi R-21-5p,which inhibits mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 7 expression,thereby activating the transforming growth factor-β/mothers against decapentaplegic homolog signaling pathway and upregulating hyaluronan synthase 2 expression,and further enhancing tight junction protein expression.Together,our findings indicate that small extracellular vesicles derived from hair follicle neural crest stem cells promote the proliferation,migration,and tight junction protein formation of perineurial cells.These results provide new insights into peripheral nerve regeneration from the perspective of perineurial cells,and present a novel approach for the clinical treatment of peripheral nerve defects.
基金Beijing Natural Science Foundation,Grant/Award Number:L222145 and L222030Emerging Engineering Interdisciplinary Project and the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,Grant/Award Number:PKU2022XGK008Peking University Medicine Fund of Fostering Young Scholars’Scientific&Technological Innovation,Grant/Award Number:BMU2022PY010。
文摘Background:Osteoporosis is a chronic bone disease characterized by bone loss and decreased bone strength.However,current anti-resorptive drugs carry a risk of various complications.The deep learning-based efficacy prediction system(DLEPS)is a forecasting tool that can effectively compete in drug screening and prediction based on gene expression changes.This study aimed to explore the protective effect and potential mechanisms of cinobufotalin(CB),a traditional Chinese medicine(TCM),on bone loss.Methods:DLEPS was employed for screening anti-osteoporotic agents according to gene profile changes in primary osteoporosis.Micro-CT,histological and morphological analysis were applied for the bone protective detection of CB,and the osteogenic differentiation/function in human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells(hBMMSCs)were also investigated.The underlying mechanism was verified using qRT-PCR,Western blot(WB),immunofluorescence(IF),etc.Results:A safe concentration(0.25mg/kg in vivo,0.05μM in vitro)of CB could effectively preserve bone mass in estrogen deficiency-induced bone loss and promote osteogenic differentiation/function of hBMMSCs.Both BMPs/SMAD and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathways participated in CB-induced osteogenic differentiation,further regulating the expression of osteogenesis-associated factors,and ultimately promoting osteogenesis.Conclusion:Our study demonstrated that CB could significantly reverse estrogen deficiency-induced bone loss,further promoting osteogenic differentiation/function of hBMMSCs,with BMPs/SMAD and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathways involved.
文摘为探讨骨形态发生蛋白9是通过结合受体ALK1还是ALK2来抑制人乳腺癌癌细胞MDA-MB-231的增殖、侵袭和迁移,本研究采用RT-PCR检测ALK1、ALK2在MDA-MB-231中内源性表达,同时用RT-PCR检测显性负性突变ALK2腺病毒和BMP9腺病毒共感染MDA-MB-231后,DNALK2表达。采用MTT、细胞划痕实验、Transwell侵袭实验检测DNALK2对BMP9作用下MDA-MB-231增殖、侵袭、迁移的影响。RT-PCR检测DNALK2和BMP9腺病毒共感染MDA-MB-231后CTGF m RNA表达,Western blot检测BMPs/SMAD信号通路中SMAD1/5/8总的蛋白和磷酸化蛋白以及CTGF表达。结果显示,MDA-MB-231只存在ALK2表达,DNALK2和BMP9腺病毒共感染MDA-MB-231后,DNALK2 m RNA表达明显升高;MDA-MB-231/GFP/DNALK2组吸光度值(0.392±0.044)较MDA-MB-231/BMP9/DNALK2组(0.433±0.045)吸光度值无明显改变(p>0.05);MDA-MB-231/GFP/DNALK2组划痕愈合率(67.3±8.6)%与MDA-MB-231/BMP9/DNALK2组划痕愈合率(59.9±6.4)%无明显改变(p>0.05),MDA-MB-231/GFP/DNALK2组穿膜细胞数为(21.7±3.4)个与MDA-MB-231/BMP9/DNALK2组穿膜细胞数为(17.4±5.4)个无明显改变(p>0.05)。Western blot显示:DNALK2能阻断BMP9上调磷酸化SMAD1/5/8和下调人结缔组织生长因子CTGF表达。由此得出结论,BMP9可通过结合ALK2受体激活BMPs/SMAD信号通路来抑制MDA-MB-231增殖、侵袭和迁移。
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81473314)
文摘Peptides from Pilose antler aqueous extract(PAAE) have been shown to stimulate the proliferation and differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells(BMSCs). However, the underlying molecular mechanisms are not well understood. Here, PAAE was isolated and purified to explore the molecular mechanisms underlying PAAE’s effects on BMSCs as well as its osteoprotective effects in ovariectomized rats. Our results showed that PAAE promoted proliferation and differentiation of BMSCs to become osteoblasts by enhancing ALP activity and increasing extracellular matrix mineralization. The trabecular microarchitecture of ovariectomized rats was also found to be protected by PAAE. Quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction(Quantitative RT-PCR) results suggest that PAAE also increased the expression of osteogenic markers including, alkaline phosphatase(ALP), runt-related transcription factor 2(Runx2), osteocalcin(OCN), bone morphogenetic protein-2(BMP-2), and collagen I(COL-I). Immunoblotting results indicated that PAAE upregulated the levels of BMP-2 and Runx2 and was associated with Smad1/5 phosphorylation. PAAE A at the concentration of 200μg·mL^-1 showed the strongest effect on proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs after 48 h. Using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight mass spectrometry(MALDI-TOF MS), we identified the molecular weight of PAAE A and found that it is less than 3000 Da and showed several significant peaks. In conclusion, PAAE activates the BMP-2/Smad1, 5/Runx2 pathway to induce osteoblastic differentiation and mineralization in BMSCs and can inhibit OVX-induced bone loss. These mechanisms are likely responsible for its therapeutic effect on postmenopausal osteoporosis.
基金Supported by Guizhou Provincial Science and Technology Project(2024-023ZK2024-047,2024-015)+3 种基金the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program for Undergraduates from China(202310660082,S2024106601432X)University Engineering Research Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Diseases by Authentic Medicinal Materials in Guizhou Province(2023-035)Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Guizhou Province(QZYY-2024-134)Science Foundation of the Health Commission of Guizhou Province(gzwkj2025-538).
文摘[Objectives]To investigate the anti-hepatic fibrosis mechanism of lavandulyl flavonoid Kurarinol A(KA)from Sophora flavescens through the TGF/Smad signaling pathway.[Methods]A hepatic fibrosis model was established by TGF-β1-induced activation of human hepatic stellate cells LX-2.Western blot and RT-qPCR techniques were employed to study the anti-fibrotic mechanism of KA through the TGF/Smad signaling pathway.[Results]KA exerted anti-hepatic fibrosis effects by significantly reducing the gene expression levels of TGF-β1,Smad2,Smad3,and Smad4,as well as markedly decreasing the protein expression levels of TGF-β1,p-Smad2/3/Smad2/3,and Smad4.[Conclusions]KA demonstrates significant anti-hepatic fibrosis activity and alleviates liver fibrosis through the TGF/Smad signaling pathway.
基金funded by the grant for Evaluation of Functional Property,Processing and Utilization of Xinjiang Characteristic Plant Resources(G2023046003L)the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Outstanding Youth Science Fund project(2024D01E11)+1 种基金National Nature Science Fund of China(82060788)Hebei Natural Science Foundation(C2022204167).
文摘Coreopsis tinctoria Nutt.,an edible flowering plant,belongs to the Chrysanthemum family and is mainly grown at high altitudes in Northwestern China.It is rich in polyphenolic compounds,particularly marein and flavomarein,and possesses multiple health-promoting properties,such as antioxidant,hypoglycemic and vasorelaxant effects.Previous bioactivity investigations majorly focused on C.tinctoria and its crude extract.The aim of the present study was to prepare marein-dominant C.tinctoria flavonoids(CF),further investigate the CF protective effects of liver fibrosis induced by carbon tetrachloride and elucidate the associated molecular mechanisms.Results have demonstrated that CF effectively attenuated hepatofibrogenesis by increasing the activity of glutathione(GSH)and superoxide dismutase(SOD);suppressing the hepatic stellate cell(HSC)activation,inhibiting transforming growth factorβ(TGF-β)activation and the production ofα-smooth muscle actin(α-SMA),alleviating the phosphorylation of extracellular signal-regulated kinases1/2(ERK1/2)and small mothers against decapentaplegic1/2(Smad1/2),thus maintaining the collagen metabolic homeostasis in the liver.Our study revealed that CF possesses an efficacious protective effect against chronic hepatic fibrosis due to their strong inhibitory effects of oxidative stress and chronic inflammation.
基金Supported by the Project of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps,No.2022ZD090the Project of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps-Young Science and Technology Innovation Talents,No.2023CB008-31+2 种基金The First Affiliated Hospital of Shihezi University Medical College,Doctoral Fund Project,No.BS202207Talent Development Fund-Tianshan Talents,No.CZ0012192024 National Health Commission Central Asian High-Incidence Prevention and Control Key Laboratory,No.KF202405.
文摘BACKGROUND Pathological calcification is a common feature of many diseases.Calcifying nanoparticles(CNPs)are considered potential inducers of this abnormal calcification,but their specific effects on bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells(BMSCs)remain unclear.BMSCs are key cells in bone formation and repair,and their aberrant apoptosis and calcification are closely related to disease progression.AIM To explore whether CNPs can induce apoptosis and calcification in BMSCs and analyzed the relationship between these processes.The differential effects of CNPs and nanoscale hydroxyapatites(nHAPs)in inducing apoptosis and calcification in BMSCs were also compared.METHODS CNPs obtained in the early stage were identified by electron microscopy and particle size analysis.BMSCs were cultured with various treatments,including different concentrations of nHAPs,CNPs[2 McFarland(MCF)turbidity,4 MCF,6 MCF],and a transforming growth factor(TGF)-βinhibitor(SB431542)for 72 hours.The isolated CNPs exhibited the expected sizes and shapes.RESULTS Exposure to CNPs and nHAPs suppressed cell proliferation and promoted apoptosis in a concentration-dependent manner,with CNPs exhibiting significantly stronger effects.Alizarin Red staining indicated an increase in calcium deposition with exposure to increasing concentrations of nHAPs and CNPs.Quantitative reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction results indicated that medium concentrations of nHAPs and CNPs significantly enhanced the expression of pro-apoptotic and pro-calcification markers,whereas the expression of anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 was reduced compared with untreated controls.Western blotting results showed that medium concentrations of CNPs and nHAPs increased the expression of osteopontin,bone morphogenetic protein-2,TGF-β/Smad,Bax,and caspase-3 and decreased Bcl-2 expression compared with controls.CONCLUSION CNPs and nHAPs induced apoptosis and calcification in BMSCs,with CNPs being the most potent.Additionally,the TGF-βinhibitor SB431542 significantly reduced the occurrence of apoptosis and calcification.A correlation was found between apoptosis and calcification,which is likely mediated through the TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway.
文摘Mint is a newly identified molecule that mediates signal transduction and modulates chromatin repression. Mint family members contain a highly conserved C-terminus SPOC domain (SpenParalog and OrthologsC-terminal domain) commonly associated with proliferation and related diseases (for example: cancer) due to its role in cell differentiation and apoptosis. In this study, we addressed the SPOC function using a tetracycline-inducible system to express the target domain in Ain V15 embryonic ES cells and bone marrow stem cells from SPOC transenic mice. In vitro differentiation of Ain V15 ES cells as a model of early hematopoietic development, we found expression of SPOC domain induces hematopoietic differentiation via up-regulation of transcription factors Bmp4 and Smad5, which induce the expression of hematopoietic factors Eklf1 and hematopoietic proliferation associated factor Gata2, the SPOC domain also plays the regulation function in the differentiation of hematopoitic progenitor by colony forming Unit (CFU) assays. Further, we determined SPOC expression enhances erythrocyte and granulocyte maturationusing bone marrow cells derived from tiSPOC chimeric mice. Finally, we identified that overexpression of full length Mint in ES cells drive Smad5 and Bmp4 up-regulation under culture conditions, and up-regulation of endogenous Mint when induceshematopoitic differentiation of EML, M1 and WT18 cells. In summary, our study reveals the conserved SPOC domain of Mint protein induces differentiation both in the stages of embryonic stem cells and hematopoietic progenitor cells.
文摘目的:研究复方黄连胶囊(CRCC)对糖尿病肾病(DN)大鼠肾组织TGF-β1/BMP-7表达失衡及其Smad信号通路的调控作用,探讨CRCC对DN大鼠早期肾损伤的作用及其可能机制。方法:以链脲佐菌素(STZ)复制早期DN大鼠模型,动物分为正常组、模型组、消渴丸组(0.8 g·kg-1)、依那普利组(1 mg·kg-1)与CRCC低、中、高剂量组(生药含量分别为1.09,2.18,4.36 g·kg-1),灌胃给药,每天1次,5周后生化指标检测空腹血糖(FBG)、尿素氮(BUN)、血肌酐(Scr)、胰岛素(Ins)、24 h尿蛋白(24 h Upro)及24 h尿微量白蛋白(24 h Um Alb);光镜观察肾组织形态学的改变;免疫组化法检测肾组织TGF-β1,BMP-7,Smad2/3,Smad1/5及Smad7蛋白表达;逆转录聚合酶链反应(RT-PCR)检测肾组织TGF-β1和BMP-7 mRNA表达。结果:与模型组比较,各CRCC治疗组均不同程度降低了DN大鼠FBG,BUN,Scr,24 h Upro和24 h Um Alb水平,改善肾组织病理形态学异常,TGF-β1与Smad2/3蛋白表达减少,BMP-7,Smad1/5与Smad7蛋白表达增加,TGF-β1 mRNA表达减少,但BMP-7 mRNA表达未增加。结论:CRCC可改善早期DN大鼠肾功能病变,延缓DN慢性病理进展,其机制可能与通过Smad信号通路调控DN肾组织TGF-β1/BMP-7表达失衡有关。
