Traumatic spinal cord injury(SCI)is a debilitating condition characterized by the impairment of neural circuits,leading to the loss of motor and sensory functions and accompanied by severe complications.Substantial re...Traumatic spinal cord injury(SCI)is a debilitating condition characterized by the impairment of neural circuits,leading to the loss of motor and sensory functions and accompanied by severe complications.Substantial research has reported the therapeutic potential of Omega-3 fatty acids for the central nervous system,particularly after traumatic SCI.Omega-3 fatty acids may contribute to improving SCI recovery through their anti-inflammatory,anti-oxidative,neurotrophic,and membrane integrity-preserving properties.These functions of Omega-3 fatty acids are primarily mediated via the activation of G protein-coupled receptor 120(GPR120),commonly known as the fish oil-specific receptor.Advancements in understanding of the molecular mechanisms of GPR120’s recognition of Omega-3 fatty acids and its downstream signaling mechanisms has significantly promoted research on the pharmacological potential of Omega-3 fatty acids and the development of highly selective and high-affinity alternatives.This review aims to provide in-depth analysis of the comprehensive therapeutic potential of Omega-3 fatty acids for SCI and its accompanying complications,and the prospects for developing novel drugs based on the recognition of Omega-3 fatty acids by GPR120.展开更多
Rat nerve growth factor and total flavonoids from hawthorn leaf contribute to the recovery of neurological function after spinal cord injury,including traumatic,non-traumatic spinal cord injuries.However,it remains ch...Rat nerve growth factor and total flavonoids from hawthorn leaf contribute to the recovery of neurological function after spinal cord injury,including traumatic,non-traumatic spinal cord injuries.However,it remains challenging to efficiently deliver nerve growth factor and total flavonoids from hawthorn leaf to spinal cord injury sites,ensure their sustained release,and minimize further damage.In the present study,we chose a biocompatible and biodegradable gelatin as the substrate,which was crosslinked with the natural biological crosslinker genipin to form a gelatin-genipin hydrogel carrier for the slow release of nerve growth factor and total flavonoids from hawthorn leaf in spinal cord injury sites.The prepared gelatin-genipin hydrogel had good injectable properties and photothermal effects.Furthermore,when the hydrogel with 2%genipin,200 ng/mL nerve growth factor,and 320μg/mL total flavonoids from hawthorn leaf was combined with near infrared irradiation,there was a slow release of total flavonoids from hawthorn leaf and nerve growth factor,reduced oxidative stress,an improved inflammatory microenvironment,and accelerated angiogenesis and axonal regeneration via inhibition of the nuclear factor kappa-B signaling pathway,thereby promoting recovery from spinal cord injury.Collectively,our results indicate that this new hydrogel may improve the prognosis of spinal cord injury,and may represent a new strategy for treating spinal cord injury.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Project of Stem Cell and Transformation Research(2019YFA0112100)Taishan Scholars Programof Shandong Province-Young Taishan Scholars(tsqn201909197)+1 种基金Cutting Edge Development Fund of Advanced Medical Research Institute(Shandong University)National Natural Science Foundation of China(82220108005)。
文摘Traumatic spinal cord injury(SCI)is a debilitating condition characterized by the impairment of neural circuits,leading to the loss of motor and sensory functions and accompanied by severe complications.Substantial research has reported the therapeutic potential of Omega-3 fatty acids for the central nervous system,particularly after traumatic SCI.Omega-3 fatty acids may contribute to improving SCI recovery through their anti-inflammatory,anti-oxidative,neurotrophic,and membrane integrity-preserving properties.These functions of Omega-3 fatty acids are primarily mediated via the activation of G protein-coupled receptor 120(GPR120),commonly known as the fish oil-specific receptor.Advancements in understanding of the molecular mechanisms of GPR120’s recognition of Omega-3 fatty acids and its downstream signaling mechanisms has significantly promoted research on the pharmacological potential of Omega-3 fatty acids and the development of highly selective and high-affinity alternatives.This review aims to provide in-depth analysis of the comprehensive therapeutic potential of Omega-3 fatty acids for SCI and its accompanying complications,and the prospects for developing novel drugs based on the recognition of Omega-3 fatty acids by GPR120.
基金Guangxi Science and Technology Base and Talent Special Project,No.GuiKeAD24010037(to SZ)Guangxi Health Commission Self-Funded Research Project,No.Z-A20241029(to YL).
文摘Rat nerve growth factor and total flavonoids from hawthorn leaf contribute to the recovery of neurological function after spinal cord injury,including traumatic,non-traumatic spinal cord injuries.However,it remains challenging to efficiently deliver nerve growth factor and total flavonoids from hawthorn leaf to spinal cord injury sites,ensure their sustained release,and minimize further damage.In the present study,we chose a biocompatible and biodegradable gelatin as the substrate,which was crosslinked with the natural biological crosslinker genipin to form a gelatin-genipin hydrogel carrier for the slow release of nerve growth factor and total flavonoids from hawthorn leaf in spinal cord injury sites.The prepared gelatin-genipin hydrogel had good injectable properties and photothermal effects.Furthermore,when the hydrogel with 2%genipin,200 ng/mL nerve growth factor,and 320μg/mL total flavonoids from hawthorn leaf was combined with near infrared irradiation,there was a slow release of total flavonoids from hawthorn leaf and nerve growth factor,reduced oxidative stress,an improved inflammatory microenvironment,and accelerated angiogenesis and axonal regeneration via inhibition of the nuclear factor kappa-B signaling pathway,thereby promoting recovery from spinal cord injury.Collectively,our results indicate that this new hydrogel may improve the prognosis of spinal cord injury,and may represent a new strategy for treating spinal cord injury.
