Hypothalamic neuropeptides named hypocretin/orexins which were identified in 1998 regulate critical functions such as wakefulness in the central nervous system.These past 20 years had revealed that orexins/receptors s...Hypothalamic neuropeptides named hypocretin/orexins which were identified in 1998 regulate critical functions such as wakefulness in the central nervous system.These past 20 years had revealed that orexins/receptors system was also present in the peripheral nervous system where they participated to the regulation of multiple functions including blood pressure regulation,intestinal motility,hormone secretion,lipolyze and reproduction functions.Associated to these peripheral functions,it was found that orexins and their receptors were involved in various diseases such as acute/chronic inflammation,metabolic syndrome and cancers.The present review suggests that orexins or the orexin neural circuitry represent potential therapeutic targets for the treatment of multiple pathologies related to inflammation including intestinal bowel disease,multiple sclerosis and septic shock,obesity and digestive cancers.展开更多
To review the neuroprotective effects of minocycline in focal cerebral ischemia in animal models.By searching in the databases of PubMed,ScienceDirect,and Scopus,and considering the inclusion and exclusion criteria of...To review the neuroprotective effects of minocycline in focal cerebral ischemia in animal models.By searching in the databases of PubMed,ScienceDirect,and Scopus,and considering the inclusion and exclusion criteria of the study.Studies were included if focal cerebral ischemia model was performed in mammals and including a control group that has been compared with a minocycline group.Written in languages other than English;duplicate data;in vitro studies and combination of minocycline with other neuroprotective agents were excluded.Neurological function of patients was assessed by National Institute of Health Stroke Scale,modified Rankin Scale,and modified Barthel Index.Neuroprotective effects were assessed by detecting the expression of inflammatory cytokines.We examined 35 papers concerning the protective effects of minocycline in focal cerebral ischemia in animal models and 6 clinical trials which had evaluated the neuroprotective effects of minocycline in ischemic stroke.These studies revealed that minocycline increases the viability of neurons and decreases the infarct volume following cerebral ischemia.The mechanisms that were reported in these studies included anti-inflammatory,antioxidant,as well as anti-apoptotic effects.Minocycline also increases the neuronal regeneration following cerebral ischemia.Minocycline has considerable neuroprotective effects against cerebral ischemia-induced neuronal damages.However,larger clinical trials may be required before using minocycline as a neuroprotective drug in ischemic stroke.展开更多
Objective: To estimate the prevalence of antibiotic resistance of Neisseria species in Iran. Methods: A systematic and electronic search using relevant keywords in major national and international databases was perfor...Objective: To estimate the prevalence of antibiotic resistance of Neisseria species in Iran. Methods: A systematic and electronic search using relevant keywords in major national and international databases was performed until 6th July, 2018 in order to find studies reporting the prevalence of antibiotic resistance of Neisseria species in Iran. Results: A total of nine studies were found to be eligible based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Our analysis indicated that the prevalence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae resistance to different antibiotics was as follows: 66.9% to penicillin, 59.1% to ciprofloxacin, 11.1% to ceftriaxone, 21.6% to spectinomycin, 13.8% to cefixime, 82.4% to co-trimoxazole, 52.7% to tetracycline, 29.9% to gentamicin, 87.5% to ampicillin, 11.1% to azithromycin, 2.2% to chloramphenicol, 50.1% to cefepime and 50.0% to vancomycin. Antimicrobial resistance rates of Neisseria meningitidis was as follows: 30.0% to penicillin, 33.3% to amoxicillin, 33.3% to cephalexin, 55.6% to ampicillin and 0.0% to ciprofloxacin, ceftriaxone, cefotaxime, amikacin, co-trimoxazole, gentamicin, kanamycin, chloramphenicol and ceftizoxime. Conclusion: Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Neisseria meningitidis isolates of Iran show resistance to different types of antibiotics. Therefore, care should be exercised for the use of penicillin, ciprofloxacin, co-trimoxazole, tetracycline, gentamicin, ampicillin, cefepime and vancomycin for gonococcal infections, and also with respect to the use of penicillin, amoxicillin, ampicillin and cephalexin for meningococcal infections in Iran.展开更多
Epicuticular waxes have vital roles in the growth and development of plants and in defense. Conifers have a considerable amount of waxes on their cones and leaves.Here we characterized the n-alkane composition of Iran...Epicuticular waxes have vital roles in the growth and development of plants and in defense. Conifers have a considerable amount of waxes on their cones and leaves.Here we characterized the n-alkane composition of Iranian conifers, including Juniperus oblonga, J. foetidissima, J.sabina, J. communis subsp. hemisphaerica, J. excelsa,Cupressus sempervirens, Platycladus orientalis from Cupressaceae and Taxus baccata from Taxaceae for the first time using GC-FID analyses. In the waxes, 25 n-alkane homologs with chain lengths ranging from C7 to C32 were identified. Short-chain n-alkanes were dominant in almost all samples with some exceptions. Complementary studies to elucidate complete wax constituents of Iranian conifers and n-alkane distribution pattern as a function of geographical and bioclimatic variables are recommended.展开更多
The choroid plexus is a complex structure which hangs inside the ventricles of the brain and consists mainly of choroid plexus epithelial（CPE） cells surrounding fenestrated capillaries.These CPE cells not only form ...The choroid plexus is a complex structure which hangs inside the ventricles of the brain and consists mainly of choroid plexus epithelial（CPE） cells surrounding fenestrated capillaries.These CPE cells not only form an anatomical barrier,called the blood-cerebrospinal fluid barrier（BCSFB）,but also present an active interface between blood and cerebrospinal fluid（CSF）.CPE cells perform indispensable functions for the development,maintenance and functioning of the brain.Indeed,the primary role of the choroid plexus in the brain is to maintain homeostasis by secreting CSF which contains different molecules,such as nutrients,neurotrophins,and growth factors,as well as by clearing toxic and undesirable molecules from CSF.The choroid plexus also acts as a selective entry gate for leukocytes into the brain.Recent findings have revealed distinct changes in CPE cells that are associated with aging and Alzheimer＇s disease.In this review,we review some recent findings that highlight the importance of the CPE-CSF system in Alzheimer＇s disease and we summarize the recent advances in the regeneration of brain tissue through use of CPE cells as a new therapeutic strategy.展开更多
Purpose: This study aims to compare adolescents' cardiometabolic risk score through an integrative classification of physical activity(PA),which involves the combination of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity(M...Purpose: This study aims to compare adolescents' cardiometabolic risk score through an integrative classification of physical activity(PA),which involves the combination of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity(MVPA) and sedentary behavior(SB).Methods: A cross-sectional study derived from the Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence Cross-Sectional Study database(2006-2008) was conducted in adolescents(n = 548; boys, 47.3%; 14.7 ± 1.2 years) from 10 European cities. MVPA and SB were objectively measured using accelerometry. Adolescents were divided into 4 categories according to MVPA(meeting or not meeting the international recommendations) and the median of SB time(above or below sex-and age-specific median) as follows: High-SB & Inactive, Low-SB & Inactive,High-SB & Active, and Low-SB & Active. A clustered cardiometabolic risk score was computed using the homeostatic model assessment, systolic blood pressure, triglycerides, total cholesterol/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, sum 4 skinfolds, and cardiorespiratory fitness(CRF).Analyses of covariance were performed to discern differences on cardiometabolic risk scores among PA categories and each health component.Results: The cardiometabolic risk score was lower in adolescents meeting the MVPA recommendation and with less time spent in SB in comparison to the high-SB & Inactive group(p < 0.05). However, no difference in cardiometabolic risk score was established between High-SB or Low-SB groups in inactive adolescents. It is important to note that CRF was the only variable that showed a significant modification(higher)when children were compared from the category of physically inactive with "active" but not from high-to low-SB.Conclusion: Being physically active is the most significant and protective outcome in adolescents to reduce cardiometabolic risk. Lower SB does not exhibit a significant and extra beneficial difference.展开更多
Purpose:This study was aimed to analyze the mediation role of cardiorespiratory fitness(CRF)on the association between fatness and cardiometabolic risk scores(CMRs)in European adolescents.Methods:A cross-sectional stu...Purpose:This study was aimed to analyze the mediation role of cardiorespiratory fitness(CRF)on the association between fatness and cardiometabolic risk scores(CMRs)in European adolescents.Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted in adolescents(n=525;46%boys;14.1±1.1 years old,mean ±SD)from 10 European cities involved in the Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence study.CRF was measured by means of the shuttle run test,while fatness measures included body mass index(BMI),waist to height ratio,and fat mass index estimated from skinfold thicknesses.A clustered CMRs was computed by summing the standardized values of homeostasis model assessment,systolic blood pressure,triglycerides,total cholesterol/highdensity lipoprotein cholesterol ratio,and leptin.Results:Linear regression models indicated that CRF acted as an important and partial mediator in the association between fatness and CMRs in 1217-year-old adolescents(for BMI:coefficients of the indirect role b=0.058(95%confidence interval(95%CI):0.023-0.101),Sobel test z=3.11(10.0%mediation);for waist to height ratio:b=4.279(95%CI:2.242-7.059),z=3.86(11.5%mediation);and for fat mass index:b=0.060(95%CI:0.020-0.106),z=2.85(9.4%mediation);all p<0.01).Conclusion:In adolescents,the association between fatness and CMRs could be partially decreased with improvements to fitness levels;therefore,CRF contribution both in the clinical field and public health could be important to consider and promote in adolescents independently of their fatness levels.展开更多
Hepcidin is the hyposideremic hormone regulating iron metabolism.It is a defensin-like disulfide-bonded peptide with antimicrobial activity.The main site of hepcidin production is the liver where its synthesis is modu...Hepcidin is the hyposideremic hormone regulating iron metabolism.It is a defensin-like disulfide-bonded peptide with antimicrobial activity.The main site of hepcidin production is the liver where its synthesis is modulated by iron,inflammation and erythropoietic signaling.However,hepcidin locally produced in several peripheral organs seems to be an important actor for the maintenance of iron homeostasis in these organs.This review highlights the presence of peripheral hepcidin and its potential functions.Understanding the role of extrahepatic hepcidin could be of great physiological and therapeutic importance for several specific pathologies.展开更多
Diabetes mellitus is a common metabolic disease with considerable morbidity and mortality. Untreated or improperly-treated diabetes can be associated with several long-term complications that necessitate an effective ...Diabetes mellitus is a common metabolic disease with considerable morbidity and mortality. Untreated or improperly-treated diabetes can be associated with several long-term complications that necessitate an effective way to manage diabetes. Due to the side effects of synthetic glucose-lowering agents, alternative therapeutic modalities such as medicinal plants have attracted notable attention. Teucrium polium L. is a medicinal herb with antioxidant, antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory, hypolipidemic, hepatoprotective, and hypoglycemic properties. In vitro and in vivo studies have been conducted to characterize the anti-diabetic properties of Teucrium polium L. and its bioactive compounds. We conducted a literature study using Scopus, Pub Med, and Google Scholar including the keywords "diabetes" and "Teucrium polium". We also scanned all the references cited by the retrieved articles. According to this review, Teucrium polium administration displayed anti-diabetic effects by targeting different mechanisms and pathways, such as enhancement of insulin secretion and insulin level, improvement of oxidative damage, regeneration of pancreatic β-cells, and promotion of glucose uptake in muscle tissues by increasing GLUT-4 translocation as well as inhibiting α-amylase activity. Although Teucrium polium has been widely regarded as a traditional method, the pharmacological studies on anti-diabetic effects are not sufficient, most studies are either in-vivo or in-vitro. The preclinical and clinical studies are further required to confirm the efficacy of Teucrium polium.展开更多
The goal of this study was to synthesize nickel oxide nanoparticles(NiO-NPs)by the sol-gel method,which involved the use of salvia macrosiphon Boiss plant extract,Ni(NO3)2·6 H2 O as a capping agent,and a nickel p...The goal of this study was to synthesize nickel oxide nanoparticles(NiO-NPs)by the sol-gel method,which involved the use of salvia macrosiphon Boiss plant extract,Ni(NO3)2·6 H2 O as a capping agent,and a nickel precursor,respectively.The synthesized NiO-NPs were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR),ultraviolet-visible(UV-Vis)spectrophotometer,X-ray diffraction(XRD),field electron scanning electron microscopy(FESEM)/energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(EDX),thermo-gravimetric analysis/differential thermal analysis(TGA/DTA)and vibrating sample magnetometer(VSM)analyzes.Also,according to the results of UV-Vis,the gap band of nanoparticles was calculated to be in the range of about 2.9-3.9 eV.The photocatalytic activity of nanoparticles on methylene blue(MB)degradation was investigated and according to the results,about 80%MB was apparently degraded in the presence of NiO-NPs under UV-A light(11 W)after 5 h in pH^11.We have evaluated the cytotoxicity of NiO-NPs on the multiple tumor cells by materials method,and all the utilized concentrations were observed to cause non-toxic effects;therefore,it can be suggested that these samples have the potential of being employed in different fields of medicine.展开更多
The effects of two chlorinated chiral stationary phases, namely, Lux Cellulose-2 and Lux i-Cellulose-5, flow-rate, percentage of co-solvent and chemical structures of the compounds on retention and resolution were stu...The effects of two chlorinated chiral stationary phases, namely, Lux Cellulose-2 and Lux i-Cellulose-5, flow-rate, percentage of co-solvent and chemical structures of the compounds on retention and resolution were studied within this article. In this work a backpressure of 150 bar, a temperature of 40 ℃ and 10% of methanol as co-solvent were chosen as operating conditions. The optimum flow-rate was 2 mL/min. The percentage of co-solvent was studied between 7.5% and 15%.We have observed that 15% of methanol gave the best results for most of the compounds. For all the derivatives, the Lux Cellulose-2 provided better resolutions going from 1.50 to 3.59 compared with Lux i-Cellulose-5.展开更多
Ubiquitin regulatory X(UBX)domain-containing protein 6(UBXN6)is an essential cofactor for the activity of the valosin-containing protein p97,an adenosine triphosphatase associated with diverse cellular activities.None...Ubiquitin regulatory X(UBX)domain-containing protein 6(UBXN6)is an essential cofactor for the activity of the valosin-containing protein p97,an adenosine triphosphatase associated with diverse cellular activities.Nonetheless,its role in cells of the innate immune system remains largely unexplored.In this study,we report that UBXN6 is upregulated in humans with sepsis and may serve as a pivotal regulator of inflammatory responses via the activation of autophagy.Notably,the upregulation of UBXN6 in sepsis patients was negatively correlated with inflammatory gene profiles but positively correlated with the expression of Forkhead box O3,an autophagy-driving transcription factor.Compared with those of control mice,the macrophages of mice subjected to myeloid cell-specific UBXN6 depletion exhibited exacerbated inflammation,increased mitochondrial oxidative stress,and greater impairment of autophagy and endoplasmic reticulum-associated degradation pathways.UBXN6-deficient macrophages also exhibited immunometabolic remodeling,characterized by a shift to aerobic glycolysis and elevated levels of branched-chain amino acids.These metabolic shifts amplify mammalian target of rapamycin pathway signaling,in turn reducing the nuclear translocation of the transcription factor EB and impairing lysosomal biogenesis.Together,these data reveal that UBXN6 serves as an activator of autophagy and regulates inflammation to maintain immune system suppression during human sepsis.展开更多
Over the past decade,significant advances have been made in our understanding of how NACHT-,leucine-rich-repeat-,and pyrin domain-containing protein 3(NLRP3)inflammasomes are activated.These findings provide detailed ...Over the past decade,significant advances have been made in our understanding of how NACHT-,leucine-rich-repeat-,and pyrin domain-containing protein 3(NLRP3)inflammasomes are activated.These findings provide detailed insights into the transcriptional and posttranslational regulatory processes,the structural–functional relationship of the activation processes,and the spatiotemporal dynamics of NLRP3 activation.Notably,the multifaceted mechanisms underlying the licensing of NLRP3 inflammasome activation constitute a focal point of intense research.Extensive research has revealed the interactions of NLRP3 and its inflammasome components with partner molecules in terms of positive and negative regulation.In this Review,we provide the current understanding of the complex molecular networks that play pivotal roles in regulating NLRP3 inflammasome priming,licensing and assembly.In addition,we highlight the intricate and interconnected mechanisms involved in the activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome and the associated regulatory pathways.Furthermore,we discuss recent advances in the development of therapeutic strategies targeting the NLRP3 inflammasome to identify potential therapeutics for NLRP3-associated inflammatory diseases.As research continues to uncover the intricacies of the molecular networks governing NLRP3 activation,novel approaches for therapeutic interventions against NLRP3-related pathologies are emerging.展开更多
Background Shigella is one of the most common causes of childhood dysentery along with high rate of morbidity and mortality in both developing and developed countries.According to the World Health Organization(WHO)rep...Background Shigella is one of the most common causes of childhood dysentery along with high rate of morbidity and mortality in both developing and developed countries.According to the World Health Organization(WHO)reports,the prevalence of fluoroquinolones-resistant Shigella species is increasing worldwide which can cause treatment failure of Shigella infections.Since there has not been any comprehensive information on drug-resistant Shigella species in Iran,we conducted the following meta-analysis to raise awareness.Methods We conducted a literature search on antibiotic resistance of Shigella species to collect published studies in Iran using national and international databases.Literature search was performed by up to Jan 30,2019 and eligible studies were included in the meta-analysis by predefined criteria.Results Antimicrobial susceptibility testing using disk diffusion technique was the only used method in all included studies.Antibiotic resistance characteristics of Shigella species against WHO recommended therapeutic regimens were as follows:S.dysenteriae 7%,S.flexneri 3.8%,S.boydii 6.9%and S.sonnei 2.6%to ciprofloxacin,S.dysenteriae 27.9%,S.flexneri 19.3%,S.boydii 15.7%and S.sonnei 9.5%to ceftriaxone and also S.dysenteriae 91.7%,S.flexneri 20.7%,S.boydii 46.7%and S.sonnei 32.3%to azithromycin.Resistance to pivmecillinam has not been investigated in Iran.Conclusions Our findings revealed that ciprofloxacin can still be used as the first-line antibiotic for Shigella infections in Iranian children.However,it seems that second-line antibiotics i.e.,ceftriaxone and azithromycin are not good choices for treatment and thus not recommended.展开更多
Objective： To investigate the effectiveness of curcumin, a natural polyphenolic compound with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, on the frequency of symptoms of anxiety and depression in obese individuals....Objective： To investigate the effectiveness of curcumin, a natural polyphenolic compound with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, on the frequency of symptoms of anxiety and depression in obese individuals. Methods： In this double blind, cross-over trial, 30 obese subjects were randomized to receive either curcumin （1 g/day） or placebo for a period of 30 days. Following a wash-out interval of 2 weeks, each subject was crossed over to the alternative regimen for a further 30 days. Severity of anxiety and depression was assessed at baseline and at weeks 4, 6 and 10 of the trial using the Beck Anxiety Inventory （BAI） and Beck Depression Inventory （BDI） scales, respectively. Results： Mean BAI score was found to be significantly reduced following curcumin therapy （P=0.03）. However, curcumin supplementation did not exert any significant impact on BDI scores （P=0.7）. Conclusion： Curcumin has a potential anti-anxiety effect in individuals with obesity.展开更多
In this multicenter,international retrospective study,Schlegel et al.aimed at determining reference results of liver transplantation(LT)with Maastricht type 3 donation after cardiac death(DCD)grafts using the well-kno...In this multicenter,international retrospective study,Schlegel et al.aimed at determining reference results of liver transplantation(LT)with Maastricht type 3 donation after cardiac death(DCD)grafts using the well-known benchmark methodology(1).Seventeen European(n=11)and North American(n=6)centers enrolling more than 2,000 DCD LT over a period of 16 years were collected.Grafts harvested and preserved using“dynamic”(regional normothermic circulation and/or machine perfusion)techniques were not included.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the effect of hydro-ethanolic extract of Zataria multiflora(Z.multiflora)on endothelin level,total and differential white blood cells(WBC)count of sensitized guinea pigs.Methods:Five groups of...Objective:To investigate the effect of hydro-ethanolic extract of Zataria multiflora(Z.multiflora)on endothelin level,total and differential white blood cells(WBC)count of sensitized guinea pigs.Methods:Five groups of guinea pigs sensitized to ovalbumin(OA)were given drinking water alone(group S),drinking water containing three concentrations of Z.multiflora(0.2,0.4 and 0.8 mg/mL as groups S+Z1,S+Z2 and S+Z3)and dexamethasone(group S+D),n=6 for each group.The endothelin levels as well as total and differential WBC count in blood of sensitized and control guinea pigs were evaluated using enzyme linked immunosorbent assay method,and hemocytometer and Wright-Giemsa’s staining of blood sample smear respectively.Results:Blood endothelin levels,total and most differential WBC count were increased but lymphocytes decreased in sensitized animals compared to controls(all P<0.01).In groups S+D,S+Z2 and S+Z3 endothelin level,total and differential WBC counts were significantly improved compared with group S(P<0.01).Although,all measured parameters in group S+Z1 was lower than group S+D(P<0.01),some parameters in group S+Z3 were greater than in group S+D(P<0.05 to P<0.01).Conclusion:The results showed an anti-inflammatory effect of Z.multiflora extract in sensitized guinea pigs,which may suggest a therapeutic potential for the plant on asthma.展开更多
Objective： To examine the relaxant effects of hydro-ethanolic, macerated aqueous （MA） and lipid- free macerated aqueous （LFMA） extract of Tymus vulgaris on tracheal chains of guinea pigs. Methods： The relaxant e...Objective： To examine the relaxant effects of hydro-ethanolic, macerated aqueous （MA） and lipid- free macerated aqueous （LFMA） extract of Tymus vulgaris on tracheal chains of guinea pigs. Methods： The relaxant effects of five cumulative concentrations of each extract （0.4, 0.8, 1.2, 1.6 and 2.0 g/100 mL） were compared with saline as negative control and five cumulative concentrations of theophylline （0.1, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6 and 0.8 mmol/L） on precontracted tracheal smooth muscle of guinea pig with 60 mmol/L KCl （group 1） and 10 μmol/L methacholine （group 2, n=6 for each group）. Results： In group 1 all concentrations of theophylline, three higher concentrations of hydro-ethanolic, two concentrations of LFMA and last concentration of MA extracts showed significant relaxant effects compared with that of saline （P〈0.05 or P〈0.01）. Two lower concentrations of LFMA and all concentrations of MA except higher one caused contraction compared with saline （P〈0.05 or 0.01）. In group 2 experiments, all concentrations of theophylline, hydro-ethanolic, MA and LFMA extracts showed significant relaxant effects compared to that of saline （P〈0.05 or P〈0.01）. In both groups, the relaxant effect of all concentrations of hydro-ethanolic extract were significantly higher than most concentrations of others （P〈0.05 or P〈0.01）. The relaxant effect of different concentrations of three extracts were significantly greater in group 2 compared with group 1 experiments （all P〈0.01）. There were significantly positive correlations between the relaxant effects and concentrations for theophylline and all extracts in both groups （P〈0.05 or P〈0.01）. Conclusion： Hydro-ethanolic extract has a potent weaker relaxant effect for other extracts from Tymus vulgaris on tracheal chains of guinea pigs.展开更多
In the replacement of genetic probes,there is increasing interest in labeling living cells with high-quality extrinsic labels,which avoid over-expression artifacts and are available in a wide spectral range.This calls...In the replacement of genetic probes,there is increasing interest in labeling living cells with high-quality extrinsic labels,which avoid over-expression artifacts and are available in a wide spectral range.This calls for a broadly applicable technology that can deliver such labels unambiguously to the cytosol of living cells.Here,we demonstrate that nanoparticle-sensitized photoporation can be used to this end as an emerging intracellular delivery technique.We replace the traditionally used gold nanoparticles with graphene nanoparticles as photothermal sensitizers to permeabilize the cell membrane upon laser irradiation.We demonstrate that the enhanced thermal stability of graphene quantum dots allows the formation of multiple vapor nanobubbles upon irradiation with short laser pulses,allowing the delivery of a variety of extrinsic cell labels efficiently and homogeneously into live cells.We demonstrate high-quality time-lapse imaging with confocal,total internal reflection fluorescence(TIRF),and Airyscan superresolution microscopy.As the entire procedure is readily compatible with fluorescence(super resolution)microscopy,photoporation with graphene quantum dots has the potential to become the long-awaited generic platform for controlled intracellular delivery of fluorescent labels for live-cell imaging.展开更多
Objective： To evaluate the effect of Nigella sativa （NS） extract on memory performance and its possible mechanisms in scopolamine （Sco）-induced spatial memory impairment model using Morris water maze test. Method...Objective： To evaluate the effect of Nigella sativa （NS） extract on memory performance and its possible mechanisms in scopolamine （Sco）-induced spatial memory impairment model using Morris water maze test. Methods： Thirty-two male Wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups. The control group received saline instead of both NS extract and Sco. The Sco group was treated by saline for two weeks, and was injected by Sco （2 mg/kg, intraperitoneally） 30 min before each trail in Morris water maze test. Sco＋NS 200 and SCO＋NS 400 groups were daily treated by 200 or 400 mg/kg of NS （intraperitoneally） for two weeks, respectively, and were finally injected by Sco 30 min before Morris water maze test. The brains of animals were removed to determine the acetylcholinesterase （ACHE） activity and oxidative stress criteria in cortical tissues. Results： Time latency and path length in the Sco group were significantly higher than in the control group （P〈0.01）, while the SCO＋NS 400 group showed a significantly shorter traveled path length and time latency compared with the Sco group （P〈0.01）. AChE activity in the cortical tissues of the Sco group was significantly higher than the control group （P〈0.01）, while AChE activity in the Sco＋NS 200 and Sco＋NS 400 groups was lower than the Sco group （P〈0.01）. Following Sco administration, malondialdehyde （MDA） concentrations were increased （P〈0.01） in comparison with the control group, while cortical total thiol content decreased （P〈0.01）. Pretreatment with extracts caused a significant elevation in cortical total thiol content （P〈0.01） and reduction in cortical MDA concentration （P〈0.01） compared with the Sco group. Conclusions： Hydro-alcoholic extract of NS prevents Sco-induced spatial memory deficits and decreases the AChE activity as well as oxidative stress of brain tissues in rats. Our results support the traditional belief about the beneficial effects of NS in nervous system. Moreover, further investigations are needed for better understanding of this protective effect.展开更多
基金INSERM U1149/The Inflammation Research Center,Inserm Transfert,The Institut National du Cancer,No.2013-213Ligue Nationale Contre le Cancer,No.R16020HH,GB/MA/CD/EP-12062and AgroParisTech(INRAE and UniversitéParis-Saclay).
文摘Hypothalamic neuropeptides named hypocretin/orexins which were identified in 1998 regulate critical functions such as wakefulness in the central nervous system.These past 20 years had revealed that orexins/receptors system was also present in the peripheral nervous system where they participated to the regulation of multiple functions including blood pressure regulation,intestinal motility,hormone secretion,lipolyze and reproduction functions.Associated to these peripheral functions,it was found that orexins and their receptors were involved in various diseases such as acute/chronic inflammation,metabolic syndrome and cancers.The present review suggests that orexins or the orexin neural circuitry represent potential therapeutic targets for the treatment of multiple pathologies related to inflammation including intestinal bowel disease,multiple sclerosis and septic shock,obesity and digestive cancers.
文摘To review the neuroprotective effects of minocycline in focal cerebral ischemia in animal models.By searching in the databases of PubMed,ScienceDirect,and Scopus,and considering the inclusion and exclusion criteria of the study.Studies were included if focal cerebral ischemia model was performed in mammals and including a control group that has been compared with a minocycline group.Written in languages other than English;duplicate data;in vitro studies and combination of minocycline with other neuroprotective agents were excluded.Neurological function of patients was assessed by National Institute of Health Stroke Scale,modified Rankin Scale,and modified Barthel Index.Neuroprotective effects were assessed by detecting the expression of inflammatory cytokines.We examined 35 papers concerning the protective effects of minocycline in focal cerebral ischemia in animal models and 6 clinical trials which had evaluated the neuroprotective effects of minocycline in ischemic stroke.These studies revealed that minocycline increases the viability of neurons and decreases the infarct volume following cerebral ischemia.The mechanisms that were reported in these studies included anti-inflammatory,antioxidant,as well as anti-apoptotic effects.Minocycline also increases the neuronal regeneration following cerebral ischemia.Minocycline has considerable neuroprotective effects against cerebral ischemia-induced neuronal damages.However,larger clinical trials may be required before using minocycline as a neuroprotective drug in ischemic stroke.
文摘Objective: To estimate the prevalence of antibiotic resistance of Neisseria species in Iran. Methods: A systematic and electronic search using relevant keywords in major national and international databases was performed until 6th July, 2018 in order to find studies reporting the prevalence of antibiotic resistance of Neisseria species in Iran. Results: A total of nine studies were found to be eligible based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Our analysis indicated that the prevalence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae resistance to different antibiotics was as follows: 66.9% to penicillin, 59.1% to ciprofloxacin, 11.1% to ceftriaxone, 21.6% to spectinomycin, 13.8% to cefixime, 82.4% to co-trimoxazole, 52.7% to tetracycline, 29.9% to gentamicin, 87.5% to ampicillin, 11.1% to azithromycin, 2.2% to chloramphenicol, 50.1% to cefepime and 50.0% to vancomycin. Antimicrobial resistance rates of Neisseria meningitidis was as follows: 30.0% to penicillin, 33.3% to amoxicillin, 33.3% to cephalexin, 55.6% to ampicillin and 0.0% to ciprofloxacin, ceftriaxone, cefotaxime, amikacin, co-trimoxazole, gentamicin, kanamycin, chloramphenicol and ceftizoxime. Conclusion: Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Neisseria meningitidis isolates of Iran show resistance to different types of antibiotics. Therefore, care should be exercised for the use of penicillin, ciprofloxacin, co-trimoxazole, tetracycline, gentamicin, ampicillin, cefepime and vancomycin for gonococcal infections, and also with respect to the use of penicillin, amoxicillin, ampicillin and cephalexin for meningococcal infections in Iran.
基金fully funded by the Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Research Council
文摘Epicuticular waxes have vital roles in the growth and development of plants and in defense. Conifers have a considerable amount of waxes on their cones and leaves.Here we characterized the n-alkane composition of Iranian conifers, including Juniperus oblonga, J. foetidissima, J.sabina, J. communis subsp. hemisphaerica, J. excelsa,Cupressus sempervirens, Platycladus orientalis from Cupressaceae and Taxus baccata from Taxaceae for the first time using GC-FID analyses. In the waxes, 25 n-alkane homologs with chain lengths ranging from C7 to C32 were identified. Short-chain n-alkanes were dominant in almost all samples with some exceptions. Complementary studies to elucidate complete wax constituents of Iranian conifers and n-alkane distribution pattern as a function of geographical and bioclimatic variables are recommended.
基金supported by the Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO)the Concerted Research Actions (GOA) of Ghent University+2 种基金the Belgian Science Policy (Interuniversity Attraction Pools-IAP7/07)the Belgain Foundation of Alzheimer's Researoh (SAO)the Ministry of Education,Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia (Grant ON173056) and COST Action BM1402
文摘The choroid plexus is a complex structure which hangs inside the ventricles of the brain and consists mainly of choroid plexus epithelial（CPE） cells surrounding fenestrated capillaries.These CPE cells not only form an anatomical barrier,called the blood-cerebrospinal fluid barrier（BCSFB）,but also present an active interface between blood and cerebrospinal fluid（CSF）.CPE cells perform indispensable functions for the development,maintenance and functioning of the brain.Indeed,the primary role of the choroid plexus in the brain is to maintain homeostasis by secreting CSF which contains different molecules,such as nutrients,neurotrophins,and growth factors,as well as by clearing toxic and undesirable molecules from CSF.The choroid plexus also acts as a selective entry gate for leukocytes into the brain.Recent findings have revealed distinct changes in CPE cells that are associated with aging and Alzheimer＇s disease.In this review,we review some recent findings that highlight the importance of the CPE-CSF system in Alzheimer＇s disease and we summarize the recent advances in the regeneration of brain tissue through use of CPE cells as a new therapeutic strategy.
基金supported by the European Community Sixth RTD Framework Programme (contract FOOD-CT-2005-007034)supported by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (Grants RYC-2010-05957 and RYC-2011-09011)+3 种基金the Spanish Ministry of Health: Maternal, Child Health and Development Network (Grants RD08/0072 and RD16/0022)the Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo Regional (MICINN-FEDER)the University of Granada, Plan Propio de Investigacion 2016, Excellence actions:Units of ExcellenceUnit of Excellence on Exercise and Health (UCEES)
文摘Purpose: This study aims to compare adolescents' cardiometabolic risk score through an integrative classification of physical activity(PA),which involves the combination of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity(MVPA) and sedentary behavior(SB).Methods: A cross-sectional study derived from the Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence Cross-Sectional Study database(2006-2008) was conducted in adolescents(n = 548; boys, 47.3%; 14.7 ± 1.2 years) from 10 European cities. MVPA and SB were objectively measured using accelerometry. Adolescents were divided into 4 categories according to MVPA(meeting or not meeting the international recommendations) and the median of SB time(above or below sex-and age-specific median) as follows: High-SB & Inactive, Low-SB & Inactive,High-SB & Active, and Low-SB & Active. A clustered cardiometabolic risk score was computed using the homeostatic model assessment, systolic blood pressure, triglycerides, total cholesterol/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, sum 4 skinfolds, and cardiorespiratory fitness(CRF).Analyses of covariance were performed to discern differences on cardiometabolic risk scores among PA categories and each health component.Results: The cardiometabolic risk score was lower in adolescents meeting the MVPA recommendation and with less time spent in SB in comparison to the high-SB & Inactive group(p < 0.05). However, no difference in cardiometabolic risk score was established between High-SB or Low-SB groups in inactive adolescents. It is important to note that CRF was the only variable that showed a significant modification(higher)when children were compared from the category of physically inactive with "active" but not from high-to low-SB.Conclusion: Being physically active is the most significant and protective outcome in adolescents to reduce cardiometabolic risk. Lower SB does not exhibit a significant and extra beneficial difference.
文摘Purpose:This study was aimed to analyze the mediation role of cardiorespiratory fitness(CRF)on the association between fatness and cardiometabolic risk scores(CMRs)in European adolescents.Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted in adolescents(n=525;46%boys;14.1±1.1 years old,mean ±SD)from 10 European cities involved in the Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence study.CRF was measured by means of the shuttle run test,while fatness measures included body mass index(BMI),waist to height ratio,and fat mass index estimated from skinfold thicknesses.A clustered CMRs was computed by summing the standardized values of homeostasis model assessment,systolic blood pressure,triglycerides,total cholesterol/highdensity lipoprotein cholesterol ratio,and leptin.Results:Linear regression models indicated that CRF acted as an important and partial mediator in the association between fatness and CMRs in 1217-year-old adolescents(for BMI:coefficients of the indirect role b=0.058(95%confidence interval(95%CI):0.023-0.101),Sobel test z=3.11(10.0%mediation);for waist to height ratio:b=4.279(95%CI:2.242-7.059),z=3.86(11.5%mediation);and for fat mass index:b=0.060(95%CI:0.020-0.106),z=2.85(9.4%mediation);all p<0.01).Conclusion:In adolescents,the association between fatness and CMRs could be partially decreased with improvements to fitness levels;therefore,CRF contribution both in the clinical field and public health could be important to consider and promote in adolescents independently of their fatness levels.
文摘Hepcidin is the hyposideremic hormone regulating iron metabolism.It is a defensin-like disulfide-bonded peptide with antimicrobial activity.The main site of hepcidin production is the liver where its synthesis is modulated by iron,inflammation and erythropoietic signaling.However,hepcidin locally produced in several peripheral organs seems to be an important actor for the maintenance of iron homeostasis in these organs.This review highlights the presence of peripheral hepcidin and its potential functions.Understanding the role of extrahepatic hepcidin could be of great physiological and therapeutic importance for several specific pathologies.
文摘Diabetes mellitus is a common metabolic disease with considerable morbidity and mortality. Untreated or improperly-treated diabetes can be associated with several long-term complications that necessitate an effective way to manage diabetes. Due to the side effects of synthetic glucose-lowering agents, alternative therapeutic modalities such as medicinal plants have attracted notable attention. Teucrium polium L. is a medicinal herb with antioxidant, antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory, hypolipidemic, hepatoprotective, and hypoglycemic properties. In vitro and in vivo studies have been conducted to characterize the anti-diabetic properties of Teucrium polium L. and its bioactive compounds. We conducted a literature study using Scopus, Pub Med, and Google Scholar including the keywords "diabetes" and "Teucrium polium". We also scanned all the references cited by the retrieved articles. According to this review, Teucrium polium administration displayed anti-diabetic effects by targeting different mechanisms and pathways, such as enhancement of insulin secretion and insulin level, improvement of oxidative damage, regeneration of pancreatic β-cells, and promotion of glucose uptake in muscle tissues by increasing GLUT-4 translocation as well as inhibiting α-amylase activity. Although Teucrium polium has been widely regarded as a traditional method, the pharmacological studies on anti-diabetic effects are not sufficient, most studies are either in-vivo or in-vitro. The preclinical and clinical studies are further required to confirm the efficacy of Teucrium polium.
基金financially supported by the Elite Researcher Grant Committee(No.971375)from the National Institutes for Medical Research Development(NIMAD),Tehran,Iran。
文摘The goal of this study was to synthesize nickel oxide nanoparticles(NiO-NPs)by the sol-gel method,which involved the use of salvia macrosiphon Boiss plant extract,Ni(NO3)2·6 H2 O as a capping agent,and a nickel precursor,respectively.The synthesized NiO-NPs were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR),ultraviolet-visible(UV-Vis)spectrophotometer,X-ray diffraction(XRD),field electron scanning electron microscopy(FESEM)/energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(EDX),thermo-gravimetric analysis/differential thermal analysis(TGA/DTA)and vibrating sample magnetometer(VSM)analyzes.Also,according to the results of UV-Vis,the gap band of nanoparticles was calculated to be in the range of about 2.9-3.9 eV.The photocatalytic activity of nanoparticles on methylene blue(MB)degradation was investigated and according to the results,about 80%MB was apparently degraded in the presence of NiO-NPs under UV-A light(11 W)after 5 h in pH^11.We have evaluated the cytotoxicity of NiO-NPs on the multiple tumor cells by materials method,and all the utilized concentrations were observed to cause non-toxic effects;therefore,it can be suggested that these samples have the potential of being employed in different fields of medicine.
基金supported by the State as part of the "Programme d’Investissement d’Avenir",under reference ANR10-IEED-0004-01
文摘The effects of two chlorinated chiral stationary phases, namely, Lux Cellulose-2 and Lux i-Cellulose-5, flow-rate, percentage of co-solvent and chemical structures of the compounds on retention and resolution were studied within this article. In this work a backpressure of 150 bar, a temperature of 40 ℃ and 10% of methanol as co-solvent were chosen as operating conditions. The optimum flow-rate was 2 mL/min. The percentage of co-solvent was studied between 7.5% and 15%.We have observed that 15% of methanol gave the best results for most of the compounds. For all the derivatives, the Lux Cellulose-2 provided better resolutions going from 1.50 to 3.59 compared with Lux i-Cellulose-5.
基金supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grants funded by the Korea government(MSIT)(RS-2023-00255021,RS-2023-00227274,and RS-2024-00406568).
文摘Ubiquitin regulatory X(UBX)domain-containing protein 6(UBXN6)is an essential cofactor for the activity of the valosin-containing protein p97,an adenosine triphosphatase associated with diverse cellular activities.Nonetheless,its role in cells of the innate immune system remains largely unexplored.In this study,we report that UBXN6 is upregulated in humans with sepsis and may serve as a pivotal regulator of inflammatory responses via the activation of autophagy.Notably,the upregulation of UBXN6 in sepsis patients was negatively correlated with inflammatory gene profiles but positively correlated with the expression of Forkhead box O3,an autophagy-driving transcription factor.Compared with those of control mice,the macrophages of mice subjected to myeloid cell-specific UBXN6 depletion exhibited exacerbated inflammation,increased mitochondrial oxidative stress,and greater impairment of autophagy and endoplasmic reticulum-associated degradation pathways.UBXN6-deficient macrophages also exhibited immunometabolic remodeling,characterized by a shift to aerobic glycolysis and elevated levels of branched-chain amino acids.These metabolic shifts amplify mammalian target of rapamycin pathway signaling,in turn reducing the nuclear translocation of the transcription factor EB and impairing lysosomal biogenesis.Together,these data reveal that UBXN6 serves as an activator of autophagy and regulates inflammation to maintain immune system suppression during human sepsis.
基金supported by National Research Foundation(NRF)grants funded by the Korean government(MSIT)(RS-2023-00227274,RS-2023-00255021,and RS-2024-00406568).
文摘Over the past decade,significant advances have been made in our understanding of how NACHT-,leucine-rich-repeat-,and pyrin domain-containing protein 3(NLRP3)inflammasomes are activated.These findings provide detailed insights into the transcriptional and posttranslational regulatory processes,the structural–functional relationship of the activation processes,and the spatiotemporal dynamics of NLRP3 activation.Notably,the multifaceted mechanisms underlying the licensing of NLRP3 inflammasome activation constitute a focal point of intense research.Extensive research has revealed the interactions of NLRP3 and its inflammasome components with partner molecules in terms of positive and negative regulation.In this Review,we provide the current understanding of the complex molecular networks that play pivotal roles in regulating NLRP3 inflammasome priming,licensing and assembly.In addition,we highlight the intricate and interconnected mechanisms involved in the activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome and the associated regulatory pathways.Furthermore,we discuss recent advances in the development of therapeutic strategies targeting the NLRP3 inflammasome to identify potential therapeutics for NLRP3-associated inflammatory diseases.As research continues to uncover the intricacies of the molecular networks governing NLRP3 activation,novel approaches for therapeutic interventions against NLRP3-related pathologies are emerging.
文摘Background Shigella is one of the most common causes of childhood dysentery along with high rate of morbidity and mortality in both developing and developed countries.According to the World Health Organization(WHO)reports,the prevalence of fluoroquinolones-resistant Shigella species is increasing worldwide which can cause treatment failure of Shigella infections.Since there has not been any comprehensive information on drug-resistant Shigella species in Iran,we conducted the following meta-analysis to raise awareness.Methods We conducted a literature search on antibiotic resistance of Shigella species to collect published studies in Iran using national and international databases.Literature search was performed by up to Jan 30,2019 and eligible studies were included in the meta-analysis by predefined criteria.Results Antimicrobial susceptibility testing using disk diffusion technique was the only used method in all included studies.Antibiotic resistance characteristics of Shigella species against WHO recommended therapeutic regimens were as follows:S.dysenteriae 7%,S.flexneri 3.8%,S.boydii 6.9%and S.sonnei 2.6%to ciprofloxacin,S.dysenteriae 27.9%,S.flexneri 19.3%,S.boydii 15.7%and S.sonnei 9.5%to ceftriaxone and also S.dysenteriae 91.7%,S.flexneri 20.7%,S.boydii 46.7%and S.sonnei 32.3%to azithromycin.Resistance to pivmecillinam has not been investigated in Iran.Conclusions Our findings revealed that ciprofloxacin can still be used as the first-line antibiotic for Shigella infections in Iranian children.However,it seems that second-line antibiotics i.e.,ceftriaxone and azithromycin are not good choices for treatment and thus not recommended.
基金Support by the Research Council at the Mashhad University of Medical Sciences,Mashhad,Iran
文摘Objective： To investigate the effectiveness of curcumin, a natural polyphenolic compound with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, on the frequency of symptoms of anxiety and depression in obese individuals. Methods： In this double blind, cross-over trial, 30 obese subjects were randomized to receive either curcumin （1 g/day） or placebo for a period of 30 days. Following a wash-out interval of 2 weeks, each subject was crossed over to the alternative regimen for a further 30 days. Severity of anxiety and depression was assessed at baseline and at weeks 4, 6 and 10 of the trial using the Beck Anxiety Inventory （BAI） and Beck Depression Inventory （BDI） scales, respectively. Results： Mean BAI score was found to be significantly reduced following curcumin therapy （P=0.03）. However, curcumin supplementation did not exert any significant impact on BDI scores （P=0.7）. Conclusion： Curcumin has a potential anti-anxiety effect in individuals with obesity.
文摘In this multicenter,international retrospective study,Schlegel et al.aimed at determining reference results of liver transplantation(LT)with Maastricht type 3 donation after cardiac death(DCD)grafts using the well-known benchmark methodology(1).Seventeen European(n=11)and North American(n=6)centers enrolling more than 2,000 DCD LT over a period of 16 years were collected.Grafts harvested and preserved using“dynamic”(regional normothermic circulation and/or machine perfusion)techniques were not included.
基金Supported by Research Department of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences(No.89431)。
文摘Objective:To investigate the effect of hydro-ethanolic extract of Zataria multiflora(Z.multiflora)on endothelin level,total and differential white blood cells(WBC)count of sensitized guinea pigs.Methods:Five groups of guinea pigs sensitized to ovalbumin(OA)were given drinking water alone(group S),drinking water containing three concentrations of Z.multiflora(0.2,0.4 and 0.8 mg/mL as groups S+Z1,S+Z2 and S+Z3)and dexamethasone(group S+D),n=6 for each group.The endothelin levels as well as total and differential WBC count in blood of sensitized and control guinea pigs were evaluated using enzyme linked immunosorbent assay method,and hemocytometer and Wright-Giemsa’s staining of blood sample smear respectively.Results:Blood endothelin levels,total and most differential WBC count were increased but lymphocytes decreased in sensitized animals compared to controls(all P<0.01).In groups S+D,S+Z2 and S+Z3 endothelin level,total and differential WBC counts were significantly improved compared with group S(P<0.01).Although,all measured parameters in group S+Z1 was lower than group S+D(P<0.01),some parameters in group S+Z3 were greater than in group S+D(P<0.05 to P<0.01).Conclusion:The results showed an anti-inflammatory effect of Z.multiflora extract in sensitized guinea pigs,which may suggest a therapeutic potential for the plant on asthma.
基金financially supported by Tuberculosis and Lung Research Centre,Tabriz University of Medical Sciences and was performed in Drug Applied Research Centre,Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
文摘Objective： To examine the relaxant effects of hydro-ethanolic, macerated aqueous （MA） and lipid- free macerated aqueous （LFMA） extract of Tymus vulgaris on tracheal chains of guinea pigs. Methods： The relaxant effects of five cumulative concentrations of each extract （0.4, 0.8, 1.2, 1.6 and 2.0 g/100 mL） were compared with saline as negative control and five cumulative concentrations of theophylline （0.1, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6 and 0.8 mmol/L） on precontracted tracheal smooth muscle of guinea pig with 60 mmol/L KCl （group 1） and 10 μmol/L methacholine （group 2, n=6 for each group）. Results： In group 1 all concentrations of theophylline, three higher concentrations of hydro-ethanolic, two concentrations of LFMA and last concentration of MA extracts showed significant relaxant effects compared with that of saline （P〈0.05 or P〈0.01）. Two lower concentrations of LFMA and all concentrations of MA except higher one caused contraction compared with saline （P〈0.05 or 0.01）. In group 2 experiments, all concentrations of theophylline, hydro-ethanolic, MA and LFMA extracts showed significant relaxant effects compared to that of saline （P〈0.05 or P〈0.01）. In both groups, the relaxant effect of all concentrations of hydro-ethanolic extract were significantly higher than most concentrations of others （P〈0.05 or P〈0.01）. The relaxant effect of different concentrations of three extracts were significantly greater in group 2 compared with group 1 experiments （all P〈0.01）. There were significantly positive correlations between the relaxant effects and concentrations for theophylline and all extracts in both groups （P〈0.05 or P〈0.01）. Conclusion： Hydro-ethanolic extract has a potent weaker relaxant effect for other extracts from Tymus vulgaris on tracheal chains of guinea pigs.
基金support from the European Research Council(ERC)under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program(grant agreement No 648124)from the Ghent University Special Research Fund(01B04912)with gratitude+8 种基金support from the China Scholarship Council(CSC)(201506750012)the Special Research Fund from Ghent University(01SC1416)support from the China Scholarship Council(CSC)(2010634103)from the Research Foundation Flanders(Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek,FWO)for a doctoral fellowship(11ZB115N)from the Agency for Innovation by Science and Technology(IWT)support from the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique(CNRS),the University of Lille,the Hauts-de-France region,the CPER“Photonics for Society”the EU union through FLAG-ERA JTC 2015-Graphtivitythe Marie Sklodowska-Curie action(H2020-MSCA-RISE-2015,PANG-690836)support by the FWO Research Community“Scanning and Wide Field Microscopy of(Bio)-organic Systems”and the Province of Limburg(Belgium)for the financial support within the tUL IMPULS FASE II program。
文摘In the replacement of genetic probes,there is increasing interest in labeling living cells with high-quality extrinsic labels,which avoid over-expression artifacts and are available in a wide spectral range.This calls for a broadly applicable technology that can deliver such labels unambiguously to the cytosol of living cells.Here,we demonstrate that nanoparticle-sensitized photoporation can be used to this end as an emerging intracellular delivery technique.We replace the traditionally used gold nanoparticles with graphene nanoparticles as photothermal sensitizers to permeabilize the cell membrane upon laser irradiation.We demonstrate that the enhanced thermal stability of graphene quantum dots allows the formation of multiple vapor nanobubbles upon irradiation with short laser pulses,allowing the delivery of a variety of extrinsic cell labels efficiently and homogeneously into live cells.We demonstrate high-quality time-lapse imaging with confocal,total internal reflection fluorescence(TIRF),and Airyscan superresolution microscopy.As the entire procedure is readily compatible with fluorescence(super resolution)microscopy,photoporation with graphene quantum dots has the potential to become the long-awaited generic platform for controlled intracellular delivery of fluorescent labels for live-cell imaging.
基金the Vice Presidency of Research of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences,for financial assistance
文摘Objective： To evaluate the effect of Nigella sativa （NS） extract on memory performance and its possible mechanisms in scopolamine （Sco）-induced spatial memory impairment model using Morris water maze test. Methods： Thirty-two male Wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups. The control group received saline instead of both NS extract and Sco. The Sco group was treated by saline for two weeks, and was injected by Sco （2 mg/kg, intraperitoneally） 30 min before each trail in Morris water maze test. Sco＋NS 200 and SCO＋NS 400 groups were daily treated by 200 or 400 mg/kg of NS （intraperitoneally） for two weeks, respectively, and were finally injected by Sco 30 min before Morris water maze test. The brains of animals were removed to determine the acetylcholinesterase （ACHE） activity and oxidative stress criteria in cortical tissues. Results： Time latency and path length in the Sco group were significantly higher than in the control group （P〈0.01）, while the SCO＋NS 400 group showed a significantly shorter traveled path length and time latency compared with the Sco group （P〈0.01）. AChE activity in the cortical tissues of the Sco group was significantly higher than the control group （P〈0.01）, while AChE activity in the Sco＋NS 200 and Sco＋NS 400 groups was lower than the Sco group （P〈0.01）. Following Sco administration, malondialdehyde （MDA） concentrations were increased （P〈0.01） in comparison with the control group, while cortical total thiol content decreased （P〈0.01）. Pretreatment with extracts caused a significant elevation in cortical total thiol content （P〈0.01） and reduction in cortical MDA concentration （P〈0.01） compared with the Sco group. Conclusions： Hydro-alcoholic extract of NS prevents Sco-induced spatial memory deficits and decreases the AChE activity as well as oxidative stress of brain tissues in rats. Our results support the traditional belief about the beneficial effects of NS in nervous system. Moreover, further investigations are needed for better understanding of this protective effect.
