Autosomal recessive spinocerebellar ataxias(SCARs)are one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases characterized by progressive ataxia.Although SCARs are known to be caused by mutations in multiple genes,there ar...Autosomal recessive spinocerebellar ataxias(SCARs)are one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases characterized by progressive ataxia.Although SCARs are known to be caused by mutations in multiple genes,there are still many cases that go undiagnosed or are misdiagnosed.In this study,we presented a SCAR patient,and identified a probable novel pathogenic mutation(c.1A>G,p.M1V)in the AFG3L2 start codon.The proband's genotype included heterozygous mutations of the compound AFG3L2(p.[M1V];[R632X](c.[1A>G];[1894.C>T])),which were inherited from the father(c.1A>G,p.M1V)and mother(c.1894C>T,p.R632X).Functional studies performed on hi PSCs(human induced pluripotent stem cells)generated from the patients and HEK293T cells showed that the mutations impair mitochondrial function and the unbalanced expression of AFG3L2 mRNA and protein levels.Furthermore,this novel mutation resulted in the degradation of the protein and the reduction of the stability of the AFG3L2 protein,and MCU(mitochondrial calcium uniporter)complex mediated Ca2+overload.展开更多
Acanthopanax senticosus aqueous extract, at 10, 5 and 2.5 μg/mL, lessened hypoxia-induced PC12 cell injury. Pretreatment with the extract upregulated Bcl-2 expression, downregulated Bax expression, elevated superoxid...Acanthopanax senticosus aqueous extract, at 10, 5 and 2.5 μg/mL, lessened hypoxia-induced PC12 cell injury. Pretreatment with the extract upregulated Bcl-2 expression, downregulated Bax expression, elevated superoxide dismutase activity, diminished malondialdehyde content, relieved Ca2＋ overloading, and suppressed apoptosis of PC12 cells. These effects were most pronounced at 10 μg/mL. These results suggest that Acanthopanax senticosus aqueous extract protects PC12 cells from hypoxia-induced injury in a dose-dependent manner.展开更多
Chronic alcoholism seriously damages the central nervous system and leads to impaired learning and memory.Cell damage in chronic alcoholism is strongly associated with elevated levels of hydrogen sulfide（H2S） and ca...Chronic alcoholism seriously damages the central nervous system and leads to impaired learning and memory.Cell damage in chronic alcoholism is strongly associated with elevated levels of hydrogen sulfide（H2S） and calcium ion overload.Aminooxyacetic acid is a cystathionine-β-synthase activity inhibitor that can reduce H2S formation in the brain.This study sought to observe the effect of aminooxyacetic acid on learning and memory in a chronic alcoholism rat model.Rats were randomly divided into three groups.Rats in the control group were given pure water for 28 days.Rats in the model group were given 6% alcohol for 28 days to establish an alcoholism rat model.Rats in the aminooxyacetic acid remedy group were also given 6% alcohol for 28 days and were also intraperitoneally injected daily with aminooxyacetic acid（5 mg/kg） from day 15 to day 28.Learning and memory was tested using the Morris water maze test.The ultrastructure of mitochondria in the hippocampus was observed by electron microscopy.H2S levels in the hippocampus were measured indirectly by spectrophotometry,and ATPase activity was measured using a commercial kit.The expression of myelin basic protein was determined by immunohistochemistry and western blotting.Compared with the control group,latency and swimming distance were prolonged in the navigation test on days 2,3,and 4 in the model group.In the spatial probe test on day 5,the number of platform crosses was reduced in the model group.Cristae cracks,swelling or deformation of mitochondria appeared in the hippocampus,the hippocampal H2S level was increased,the mitochondrial ATPase activity was decreased,and the expression of myelin basic protein in the hippocampus was down-regulated in the model group compared with the control group.All the above indexes were ameliorated in the aminooxyacetic acid remedy group compared with the model group.These findings indicate that aminooxyacetic acid can improve learning and memory in a chronic alcoholism rat model,which may be associated with reduction of hippocampal H2S level and mitochondrial ATPase activity,and up-regulation of myelin basic protein levels in the hippocampus.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2019YFA0801402)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82271890)+3 种基金the Shanghai Key Clinical Specialty Project(shslczdzk05705)the Shanghai Top Priority Key Discipline Project(2017ZZ02019)Innovative Research Team of High-Level Local Universities in Shanghai(SHSMU-ZDCX20212200)the Macao Science and Technology Development Fund(FDCT)(0092/2022/A2,003/2022/ALC)。
文摘Autosomal recessive spinocerebellar ataxias(SCARs)are one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases characterized by progressive ataxia.Although SCARs are known to be caused by mutations in multiple genes,there are still many cases that go undiagnosed or are misdiagnosed.In this study,we presented a SCAR patient,and identified a probable novel pathogenic mutation(c.1A>G,p.M1V)in the AFG3L2 start codon.The proband's genotype included heterozygous mutations of the compound AFG3L2(p.[M1V];[R632X](c.[1A>G];[1894.C>T])),which were inherited from the father(c.1A>G,p.M1V)and mother(c.1894C>T,p.R632X).Functional studies performed on hi PSCs(human induced pluripotent stem cells)generated from the patients and HEK293T cells showed that the mutations impair mitochondrial function and the unbalanced expression of AFG3L2 mRNA and protein levels.Furthermore,this novel mutation resulted in the degradation of the protein and the reduction of the stability of the AFG3L2 protein,and MCU(mitochondrial calcium uniporter)complex mediated Ca2+overload.
基金a grant from the Young Foundation of Wuhan General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Command of Chinese PLA, No. 200810
文摘Acanthopanax senticosus aqueous extract, at 10, 5 and 2.5 μg/mL, lessened hypoxia-induced PC12 cell injury. Pretreatment with the extract upregulated Bcl-2 expression, downregulated Bax expression, elevated superoxide dismutase activity, diminished malondialdehyde content, relieved Ca2＋ overloading, and suppressed apoptosis of PC12 cells. These effects were most pronounced at 10 μg/mL. These results suggest that Acanthopanax senticosus aqueous extract protects PC12 cells from hypoxia-induced injury in a dose-dependent manner.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(to YMX),No.81530037,81471158a grant from the Department of Education of Henan Province of China(to ALD),No.15A310006
文摘Chronic alcoholism seriously damages the central nervous system and leads to impaired learning and memory.Cell damage in chronic alcoholism is strongly associated with elevated levels of hydrogen sulfide（H2S） and calcium ion overload.Aminooxyacetic acid is a cystathionine-β-synthase activity inhibitor that can reduce H2S formation in the brain.This study sought to observe the effect of aminooxyacetic acid on learning and memory in a chronic alcoholism rat model.Rats were randomly divided into three groups.Rats in the control group were given pure water for 28 days.Rats in the model group were given 6% alcohol for 28 days to establish an alcoholism rat model.Rats in the aminooxyacetic acid remedy group were also given 6% alcohol for 28 days and were also intraperitoneally injected daily with aminooxyacetic acid（5 mg/kg） from day 15 to day 28.Learning and memory was tested using the Morris water maze test.The ultrastructure of mitochondria in the hippocampus was observed by electron microscopy.H2S levels in the hippocampus were measured indirectly by spectrophotometry,and ATPase activity was measured using a commercial kit.The expression of myelin basic protein was determined by immunohistochemistry and western blotting.Compared with the control group,latency and swimming distance were prolonged in the navigation test on days 2,3,and 4 in the model group.In the spatial probe test on day 5,the number of platform crosses was reduced in the model group.Cristae cracks,swelling or deformation of mitochondria appeared in the hippocampus,the hippocampal H2S level was increased,the mitochondrial ATPase activity was decreased,and the expression of myelin basic protein in the hippocampus was down-regulated in the model group compared with the control group.All the above indexes were ameliorated in the aminooxyacetic acid remedy group compared with the model group.These findings indicate that aminooxyacetic acid can improve learning and memory in a chronic alcoholism rat model,which may be associated with reduction of hippocampal H2S level and mitochondrial ATPase activity,and up-regulation of myelin basic protein levels in the hippocampus.
