AIM: To investigate the effect of tectorigenin on proliferation and apoptosis of hepatic stellate cells (HSC)-T6 cells. METHODS: HSC-T6 cells were incubated with tectorigenin at different concentrations, and their pro...AIM: To investigate the effect of tectorigenin on proliferation and apoptosis of hepatic stellate cells (HSC)-T6 cells. METHODS: HSC-T6 cells were incubated with tectorigenin at different concentrations, and their proliferation was assessed by bromodeoxyuridine incorporation assay. Apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry assay with Hoechst 33342 staining. Also, generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), intracellular [Ca2+]i, potential of mitochondrial membrane, activities of cytochrome c and caspase-9 and-3 were investigated to explore a conceivable apoptotic pathway. RESULTS: Tectorigenin suppressed the proliferation of HSC-T6 cells and induced apoptosis of HSC-T6 cells in a time-and dose-dependent manner. Tectorigenin at the concentration of 100 μg/mL greatly inhibited the viability of HSC-T6 cells and induced the condensation of chromatin and fragmentation of nuclei. When treated for 48 h, the percentage of cell growth and apoptosis reached 46.3% ± 2.37% (P = 0.004) and 50.67% ± 3.24% (P = 0.003), respectively. Furthermore, tectorigenin-induced apoptosis of HSC-T6 cells was associated with the generation of ROS, increased intracellular [Ca2+]i, loss of mitochondrial membrane potential, translocation of cytochrome c, and activation of caspase-9 and -3. CONCLUSION: Tectorigenin inhibits proliferation of HSC-T6 cells and induces apoptosis of HSC-T6 cells.展开更多
AIM:To investigate the effects of tectorigenin on human hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)HepG2 cells.METHODS:Tectorigenin,one of the main components of rhizome of Iris tectorum,was prepared by simple methods,such as extra...AIM:To investigate the effects of tectorigenin on human hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)HepG2 cells.METHODS:Tectorigenin,one of the main components of rhizome of Iris tectorum,was prepared by simple methods,such as extraction,filtration,concentration,precipitation and recrystallization.HepG2 cells were incubated with tectorigenin at different concentrations,and their viability was assessed by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay.Apoptosis was detected by morphological observation of nuclear change,agarose gel electrophoresis of DNA ladder,and flow cytometry with Hoechst 33342,Annexin V-EGFP and propidium iodide staining.Generation of reactive oxygen species was quantified using DCFH-DA.Intracellular Ca2+was monitored by Fura 2-AM.Mitochondrial membrane potential was monitored using Rhodamine 123.Release of cytochrome c from mitochondria to cytosol was detected by Western blotting.Activities of caspase-3,-8 and-9 were investigated by Caspase Activity Assay Kit.RESULTS:The viability of HepG2 cells treated by tectorigenin decreased in a concentration-and timedependent manner.The concentration that reduced the number of viable HepG2 cells by 50%(IC50)after 12,24 and 48 h of incubation was 35.72 mg/L,21.19 mg/L and 11.06 mg/L,respectively.However,treatment with tectorigenin at 20 mg/L resulted in a very slight cytotoxicity to L02 cells after incubation for 12,24 or 48 h.Tectorigenin at a concentration of 20 mg/L greatly inhibited the viability of HepG2 cells and induced the condensation of chromatin and fragmentation of nuclei.Tectorigenin induced apoptosis of HepG2 cells in a time-and dose-dependent manner.Compared with the viability rate,induction of apoptosis was the main mechanism of the anti-proliferation effect of tectorigenin in HepG2 cells.Furthermore,tectorigenininduced apoptosis of HepG2 cells was associated with the generation of reactive oxygen species,increased intracellular[Ca2+]i,loss of mitochondrial membrane potential,translocation of cytochrome c,and activation of caspase-9 and-3.CONCLUSION:Tectorigenin induces apoptosis of HepG2 cells mainly via mitochondrial-mediated pathway,and produces a slight cytotoxicity to L02 cells.展开更多
AIM: In a previous study, the anti-inflammatory effects of tectorigenin were disclosed. In this study, the anti-inflammatory effects of tectorigenin on acute lung injury using a lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-induced acute l...AIM: In a previous study, the anti-inflammatory effects of tectorigenin were disclosed. In this study, the anti-inflammatory effects of tectorigenin on acute lung injury using a lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-induced acute lung injury(ALI) mouse model were investigated. METHOD: The cell-count in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid(BALF) was measured. The animal lung edema degree was evaluated by the wet/dry weight(W/D) ratio. The superoxidase dismutase(SOD) activity and myeloperoxidase(MPO) activity was assayed using SOD and MPO kits, respectively. The levels of inflammatory mediators, including tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α), IL-1β, and IL-6 were assayed using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay method. Pathological changes of lung tissues were observed through HE staining. The inflammatory signal pathway related protein nuclear factor NF-κB p65 mR NA expression was measured by real-time PCR, and the protein level of NF-κB p65 was measured using Western blotting analysis. RESULTS: The data showed that treatment with the tectorigenin markedly attenuated the inflammatory cell numbers in the BALF, decreased nuclear factor NF-κB p65 mR NA level and protein level in the lungs, and improved SOD activity and inhibited MPO activity. Histological studies showed that tectorigenin substantially inhibited LPS-induced neutrophils in lung tissue compared with the model group. CONCLUSION: The results indicated that tectorigenin had a protective effect on LPS-induced ALI in mice.展开更多
Objective To evaluate the inhibitory effect of tectorigenin on the proliferation of human hepatoma cells SMMC-7721.Methods Tectorigenin was added into SMMC-7721 human hepatoma cells in log phase.After 24 hours the mor...Objective To evaluate the inhibitory effect of tectorigenin on the proliferation of human hepatoma cells SMMC-7721.Methods Tectorigenin was added into SMMC-7721 human hepatoma cells in log phase.After 24 hours the morphologic change was observed with an inverted microscope.The inhibitory effect on the proliferation of tumor cells was evaluated by MTT.The early and late apoptosis rate were measured by flow cytometry using Annexin V-FITC /PI double staining and PI single staining respectively.Results After cultivated with tectorigenin for 24 hours,the hepatoma cells became smaller,rounder and thicker.The adherent cells in experimental group were much fewer.The results of MTT showed that tectorigenin could inhibit the cell proliferation in a concentration-dependence manner from 1.00 μg·mL-1 to 8.00 μg·mL-1.48-hour maximal inhibition rate could reach 76.57%,IC50 was(3.71±1.17)μg·mL-1(n=5).The 6-hour early apoptosis rate of hepatoma cells was(28.05±1.72)%,(56.17±2.14)% and(88.54±3.04)% respectively after cultivated with 5.00,10.00 and 20.00 μg·mL-1 tectorigenin.There were significant difference between the experimental groups and control group whose early apoptosis rate was(6.77±0.81)%(P<0.01).The 48-hour late apoptosis rate was(9.33±0.85)%,(17.02±1.38)% and(38.04±2.03)% respectively,there were also significant difference between the experimental groups and control group(P<0.05).Conclusions Tectorigenin has significant inhibitory effect on the proliferation of SMMC-7721 human hepatoma cells within the range of 1.00 to 16.00 μg·mL-1 and the mechansim may be related to promoting apoptosis.展开更多
基金Supported by The National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.NSFC30801417Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province,No.BK2008267Doctoral Fund of Min-istry of Education of China,No.RFDP200802841004
文摘AIM: To investigate the effect of tectorigenin on proliferation and apoptosis of hepatic stellate cells (HSC)-T6 cells. METHODS: HSC-T6 cells were incubated with tectorigenin at different concentrations, and their proliferation was assessed by bromodeoxyuridine incorporation assay. Apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry assay with Hoechst 33342 staining. Also, generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), intracellular [Ca2+]i, potential of mitochondrial membrane, activities of cytochrome c and caspase-9 and-3 were investigated to explore a conceivable apoptotic pathway. RESULTS: Tectorigenin suppressed the proliferation of HSC-T6 cells and induced apoptosis of HSC-T6 cells in a time-and dose-dependent manner. Tectorigenin at the concentration of 100 μg/mL greatly inhibited the viability of HSC-T6 cells and induced the condensation of chromatin and fragmentation of nuclei. When treated for 48 h, the percentage of cell growth and apoptosis reached 46.3% ± 2.37% (P = 0.004) and 50.67% ± 3.24% (P = 0.003), respectively. Furthermore, tectorigenin-induced apoptosis of HSC-T6 cells was associated with the generation of ROS, increased intracellular [Ca2+]i, loss of mitochondrial membrane potential, translocation of cytochrome c, and activation of caspase-9 and -3. CONCLUSION: Tectorigenin inhibits proliferation of HSC-T6 cells and induces apoptosis of HSC-T6 cells.
基金Supported by The National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.NSFC30801417Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province,No.BK2009010 and BK2008267+1 种基金Doctoral Fund of Ministry of Education of China,No.RFDP200802841004Science Fund of Ministry of Health of China,No.LW201008
文摘AIM:To investigate the effects of tectorigenin on human hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)HepG2 cells.METHODS:Tectorigenin,one of the main components of rhizome of Iris tectorum,was prepared by simple methods,such as extraction,filtration,concentration,precipitation and recrystallization.HepG2 cells were incubated with tectorigenin at different concentrations,and their viability was assessed by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay.Apoptosis was detected by morphological observation of nuclear change,agarose gel electrophoresis of DNA ladder,and flow cytometry with Hoechst 33342,Annexin V-EGFP and propidium iodide staining.Generation of reactive oxygen species was quantified using DCFH-DA.Intracellular Ca2+was monitored by Fura 2-AM.Mitochondrial membrane potential was monitored using Rhodamine 123.Release of cytochrome c from mitochondria to cytosol was detected by Western blotting.Activities of caspase-3,-8 and-9 were investigated by Caspase Activity Assay Kit.RESULTS:The viability of HepG2 cells treated by tectorigenin decreased in a concentration-and timedependent manner.The concentration that reduced the number of viable HepG2 cells by 50%(IC50)after 12,24 and 48 h of incubation was 35.72 mg/L,21.19 mg/L and 11.06 mg/L,respectively.However,treatment with tectorigenin at 20 mg/L resulted in a very slight cytotoxicity to L02 cells after incubation for 12,24 or 48 h.Tectorigenin at a concentration of 20 mg/L greatly inhibited the viability of HepG2 cells and induced the condensation of chromatin and fragmentation of nuclei.Tectorigenin induced apoptosis of HepG2 cells in a time-and dose-dependent manner.Compared with the viability rate,induction of apoptosis was the main mechanism of the anti-proliferation effect of tectorigenin in HepG2 cells.Furthermore,tectorigenininduced apoptosis of HepG2 cells was associated with the generation of reactive oxygen species,increased intracellular[Ca2+]i,loss of mitochondrial membrane potential,translocation of cytochrome c,and activation of caspase-9 and-3.CONCLUSION:Tectorigenin induces apoptosis of HepG2 cells mainly via mitochondrial-mediated pathway,and produces a slight cytotoxicity to L02 cells.
基金supported by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions
文摘AIM: In a previous study, the anti-inflammatory effects of tectorigenin were disclosed. In this study, the anti-inflammatory effects of tectorigenin on acute lung injury using a lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-induced acute lung injury(ALI) mouse model were investigated. METHOD: The cell-count in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid(BALF) was measured. The animal lung edema degree was evaluated by the wet/dry weight(W/D) ratio. The superoxidase dismutase(SOD) activity and myeloperoxidase(MPO) activity was assayed using SOD and MPO kits, respectively. The levels of inflammatory mediators, including tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α), IL-1β, and IL-6 were assayed using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay method. Pathological changes of lung tissues were observed through HE staining. The inflammatory signal pathway related protein nuclear factor NF-κB p65 mR NA expression was measured by real-time PCR, and the protein level of NF-κB p65 was measured using Western blotting analysis. RESULTS: The data showed that treatment with the tectorigenin markedly attenuated the inflammatory cell numbers in the BALF, decreased nuclear factor NF-κB p65 mR NA level and protein level in the lungs, and improved SOD activity and inhibited MPO activity. Histological studies showed that tectorigenin substantially inhibited LPS-induced neutrophils in lung tissue compared with the model group. CONCLUSION: The results indicated that tectorigenin had a protective effect on LPS-induced ALI in mice.
文摘Objective To evaluate the inhibitory effect of tectorigenin on the proliferation of human hepatoma cells SMMC-7721.Methods Tectorigenin was added into SMMC-7721 human hepatoma cells in log phase.After 24 hours the morphologic change was observed with an inverted microscope.The inhibitory effect on the proliferation of tumor cells was evaluated by MTT.The early and late apoptosis rate were measured by flow cytometry using Annexin V-FITC /PI double staining and PI single staining respectively.Results After cultivated with tectorigenin for 24 hours,the hepatoma cells became smaller,rounder and thicker.The adherent cells in experimental group were much fewer.The results of MTT showed that tectorigenin could inhibit the cell proliferation in a concentration-dependence manner from 1.00 μg·mL-1 to 8.00 μg·mL-1.48-hour maximal inhibition rate could reach 76.57%,IC50 was(3.71±1.17)μg·mL-1(n=5).The 6-hour early apoptosis rate of hepatoma cells was(28.05±1.72)%,(56.17±2.14)% and(88.54±3.04)% respectively after cultivated with 5.00,10.00 and 20.00 μg·mL-1 tectorigenin.There were significant difference between the experimental groups and control group whose early apoptosis rate was(6.77±0.81)%(P<0.01).The 48-hour late apoptosis rate was(9.33±0.85)%,(17.02±1.38)% and(38.04±2.03)% respectively,there were also significant difference between the experimental groups and control group(P<0.05).Conclusions Tectorigenin has significant inhibitory effect on the proliferation of SMMC-7721 human hepatoma cells within the range of 1.00 to 16.00 μg·mL-1 and the mechansim may be related to promoting apoptosis.
