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Zhi WJ, Qiao SM, Zou Y, Peng RY, Yan HT, Ma LZ, Dong J, Zhao L, Yao BW, Zhao XL, Feng XX, Hu XJ, Wang LF. Low p-SYN1 (Ser-553) Expression Leads to Abnormal Neurotransmitter Release of GABA Induced by Up-Regulated Cdk5 after Microwave Exposure: Insights on Protection and Treatment of Microwave-Induced Cognitive Dysfunction. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2021; 44:206-221. [PMID: 35723394 PMCID: PMC8929049 DOI: 10.3390/cimb44010015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Revised: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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With the wide application of microwave technology, concerns about its health impact have arisen. The signal transmission mode of the central nervous system and neurons make it particularly sensitive to electromagnetic exposure. It has been reported that abnormal release of amino acid neurotransmitters is mediated by alteration of p-SYN1 after microwave exposure, which results in cognitive dysfunction. As the phosphorylation of SYN1 is regulated by different kinases, in this study we explored the regulatory mechanisms of SYN1 fluctuations following microwave exposure and its subsequent effect on GABA release, aiming to provide clues on the mechanism of cognitive impairment caused by microwave exposure. In vivo studies with Timm and H&E staining were adopted and the results showed abnormality in synapse formation and neuronal structure, explaining the previously-described deficiency in cognitive ability caused by microwave exposure. The observed alterations in SYN1 level, combined with the results of earlier studies, indicate that SYN1 and its phosphorylation status (ser-553 and ser62/67) may play a role in the abnormal release of neurotransmitters. Thus, the role of Cdk5, the upstream kinase regulating the formation of p-SYN1 (ser-553), as well as that of MEK, the regulator of p-SYN1 (ser-62/67), were investigated both in vivo and in vitro. The results showed that Cdk5 was a negative regulator of p-SYN1 (ser-553) and that its up-regulation caused a decrease in GABA release by reducing p-SYN1 (ser-553). While further exploration still needed to elaborate the role of p-SYN1 (ser-62/67) for neurotransmitter release, MEK inhibition had was no impact on p-Erk or p-SYN1 (ser-62/67) after microwave exposure. In conclusion, the decrease of p-SYN1 (ser-553) may result in abnormalities in vesicular anchoring and GABA release, which is caused by increased Cdk5 regulated through Calpain-p25 pathway after 30 mW/cm2 microwave exposure. This study provided a potential new strategy for the prevention and treatment of microwave-induced cognitive dysfunction.
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- Wei-Jia Zhi
- Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China; (W.-J.Z.); (Y.Z.); (R.-Y.P.); (L.-Z.M.); (J.D.); (L.Z.); (B.-W.Y.); (X.-L.Z.)
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- Beijing Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China; (S.-M.Q.); (H.-T.Y.)
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- Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China; (W.-J.Z.); (Y.Z.); (R.-Y.P.); (L.-Z.M.); (J.D.); (L.Z.); (B.-W.Y.); (X.-L.Z.)
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- Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China; (W.-J.Z.); (Y.Z.); (R.-Y.P.); (L.-Z.M.); (J.D.); (L.Z.); (B.-W.Y.); (X.-L.Z.)
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- Beijing Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China; (S.-M.Q.); (H.-T.Y.)
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- Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China; (W.-J.Z.); (Y.Z.); (R.-Y.P.); (L.-Z.M.); (J.D.); (L.Z.); (B.-W.Y.); (X.-L.Z.)
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- Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China; (W.-J.Z.); (Y.Z.); (R.-Y.P.); (L.-Z.M.); (J.D.); (L.Z.); (B.-W.Y.); (X.-L.Z.)
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- Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China; (W.-J.Z.); (Y.Z.); (R.-Y.P.); (L.-Z.M.); (J.D.); (L.Z.); (B.-W.Y.); (X.-L.Z.)
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- Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China; (W.-J.Z.); (Y.Z.); (R.-Y.P.); (L.-Z.M.); (J.D.); (L.Z.); (B.-W.Y.); (X.-L.Z.)
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- Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China; (W.-J.Z.); (Y.Z.); (R.-Y.P.); (L.-Z.M.); (J.D.); (L.Z.); (B.-W.Y.); (X.-L.Z.)
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- Endocrine and Cardiovascular Center, Cardiovascular Institute and Fuwai Hospital of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100850, China;
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- Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China; (W.-J.Z.); (Y.Z.); (R.-Y.P.); (L.-Z.M.); (J.D.); (L.Z.); (B.-W.Y.); (X.-L.Z.)
- Correspondence: (X.-J.H.); (L.-F.W.)
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- Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China; (W.-J.Z.); (Y.Z.); (R.-Y.P.); (L.-Z.M.); (J.D.); (L.Z.); (B.-W.Y.); (X.-L.Z.)
- Correspondence: (X.-J.H.); (L.-F.W.)
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With the rapid development of terahertz technologies, basic research and applications of terahertz waves in biomedicine have attracted increasing attention. The rotation and vibrational energy levels of biomacromolecules fall in the energy range of terahertz waves; thus, terahertz waves might interact with biomacromolecules. Therefore, terahertz waves have been widely applied to explore features of the terahertz spectrum of biomacromolecules. However, the effects of terahertz waves on biomacromolecules are largely unexplored. Although some progress has been reported, there are still numerous technical barriers to clarifying the relation between terahertz waves and biomacromolecules and to realizing the accurate regulation of biological macromolecules by terahertz waves. Therefore, further investigations should be conducted in the future. In this paper, we reviewed terahertz waves and their biomedical research advantages, applications of terahertz waves on biomacromolecules and the effects of terahertz waves on biomacromolecules. These findings will provide novel ideas and methods for the research and application of terahertz waves in the biomedical field.
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- Liu Sun
- Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Haidian District, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing, 100850, China
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- Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Haidian District, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing, 100850, China.
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- Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Haidian District, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing, 100850, China.
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Microwave radiation has been widely used in various fields, such as communication, industry, medical treatment, and military applications. Microwave radiation may cause injuries to both the structures and functions of various organs, such as the brain, heart, reproductive organs, and endocrine organs, which endanger human health. Therefore, it is both theoretically and clinically important to conduct studies on the biological effects induced by microwave radiation. The successful establishment of injury models is of great importance to the reliability and reproducibility of these studies. In this article, we review the microwave exposure conditions, subjects used to establish injury models, the methods used for the assessment of the injuries, and the indicators implemented to evaluate the success of injury model establishment in studies on biological effects induced by microwave radiation.
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- Yun-Fei Lai
- Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, China
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- Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, China.
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- Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, China.
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Wang HY, Li CF, Yu C, Dong J, Zou Y, Nie BB, Li JK, Ma L, Peng RY. The specific absorption rate in different brain regions of rats exposed to electromagnetic plane waves. Sci Rep 2019; 9:13277. [PMID: 31527693 PMCID: PMC6746715 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-49719-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2019] [Accepted: 08/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Accurate dosimetry of a specific brain region in rats exposed to an electromagnetic field (EMF) is essential for studies focusing on dose-effect relationship of the region. However, only dosimetry of whole brain or whole body were evaluated in most of previous studies. In this study, a numerical voxel rat model with 10 segmented brain regions was constructed. Then, the effects of frequency, incidence direction, and E-polarization direction of plane wave EMF on brain region averaged specific absorption rate (BRSAR) of rats were investigated. At last, the reliability of using whole-body averaged SAR (WBDSAR) and whole-brain averaged SAR (WBRSAR) as estimations of BRSAR were also evaluated. Our results demonstrated that the BRSAR depended on the frequency, incidence direction, and E-polarization direction of the EMF. Besides, the largest deviation could be up to 13.1 dB between BRSAR and WBDSAR and 9.59 dB between BRSAR and WBRSAR. The results suggested that to establish an accurate dose-effect relationship, the variance of the BRSAR induced by alteration of frequency, incidence direction, and E-polarization direction of EMF should be avoided or carefully evaluated. Furthermore, the use of WBDSAR and WBRSAR as estimations of BRSAR should be restricted to certain conditions such that the deviations are not too large.
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- Hao-Yu Wang
- Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, China
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- Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, China.,First Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, China
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- Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, China
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- Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, China
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- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Radiographic Techniques and Equipment, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Hainan Hospital of PLA General Hospital, Sanya, 572013, Hainan, China
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- First Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, China.
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Yu C, Xu ZX, Hao YH, Gao YB, Yao BW, Zhang J, Wang B, Hu ZQ, Peng RY. A novel microcurrent dressing for wound healing in a rat skin defect model. Mil Med Res 2019; 6:22. [PMID: 31331385 PMCID: PMC6647105 DOI: 10.1186/s40779-019-0213-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2019] [Accepted: 07/08/2019] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The exogenous application of low-intensity electric stimulation (ES) may mimic a natural endogenous bioelectric current and accelerate the repair process of skin wounds. This study designed a novel microcurrent dressing (MCD) and evaluated its potential effects on wound healing in a rat skin defect model. METHODS First, wireless ES was integrated into a medical cotton cushion to fabricate the MCD, and its electrical property was examined by using a universal power meter. Then, animal experiments were conducted to evaluate the MCD's effect. Forty-five rats were randomized into control (Con) group, Vaseline gauze (VG) group and MCD group. A full-thickness round skin incision 1.5 cm in diameter was made on the back of each animal. Apart from routine disinfection, the Con rats were untreated, whereas the other two groups were treated with VG or MCD. On days 3, 7 and 14 post injury, the wound areas were observed and measured using image analysis software following photography, and the skin samples were harvested from wound tissue. Then, histopathological morphology was observed routinely by hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining; tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) and interleukin (IL)-1β expression were detected by Western blotting. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and epidermal growth factor (EGF) expression were detected with immunohistochemistry. RESULTS The MCD generated a sf electric potential greater than 0.95 V. Animal experiments showed that the wound-healing rate in the MCD group was significantly increased compared with the Con and VG groups (P < 0.05 or P < 0.01). Histopathological observation revealed an alleviated inflammatory response, induced vascular proliferation and accelerated epithelization in the MCD group. Moreover, samples from the MCD group expressed reduced TNF-α and IL-1β levels and increased VEGF and EGF levels compared with those of the other two groups (P < 0.05 or P < 0.01). However, no significant difference was noted between the Con and VG groups at each time point. CONCLUSIONS The MCD generates a stable and lasting ES and significantly promotes wound healing by reducing inflammation duration and increasing growth factors expression. Thus, MCD may act as a promising biomaterial device for skin wound healing.
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- Chao Yu
- Department of Experimental Pathology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, China
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- Department of Internal Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital/Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, 453100, Henan, China
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- Department of Experimental Pathology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, China
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- Department of Experimental Pathology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, China
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- Department of Experimental Pathology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, China
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- Department of Experimental Pathology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, China
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- Department of Experimental Pathology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, China
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- Department of Biotechnology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, China.
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- Department of Experimental Pathology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, China.
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Hao YH, Zhang J, Wang H, Wang HY, Dong J, Xu XP, Yao BW, Wang LF, Zhou HM, Zhao L, Peng RY. HIF-1α regulates COXIV subunits, a potential mechanism of self-protective response to microwave induced mitochondrial damages in neurons. Sci Rep 2018; 8:10403. [PMID: 29991768 PMCID: PMC6039499 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-28427-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2017] [Accepted: 06/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Anxiety and speculation about potential health hazards of microwaves exposure are spreading in the past decades. Hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α), which can be activated by reactive oxygen species (ROS), played pivotal roles in protective responses against microwave in neuron-like cells. In this study, we established 30 mW/cm2 microwave exposed animal model, which could result in revisable injuries of neuronal mitochondria, including ultrastructure and functions, such as ROS generation and cytochrome c oxidase (COX) activity. We found that the ratio of COXIV-1/COXIV-2, two isoforms of COXIV, decreased at 1 d and increased from 3 d to 14 d. Similar expression changes of HIF-1α suggested that COXIV-1 and COXIV-2 might be regulated by HIF-1α. In neuron-like cells, 30 mW/cm2 microwave down-regulated COX activity from 30 min to 6 h, and then started to recover. And, both HIF-1α transcriptional activity and COXIV-1/COXIV-2 ratio were up-regulated at 6 h and 9 h after exposure. Moreover, HIF-1α inhibition down-regulated COXIV-1 expression, promoted ROS generation, impaired mitochondrial membrane potentials (MMP), as well as abolished microwave induced ATP production. In conclusion, microwave induced mitochondrial ROS production activated HIF-1α and regulated COXIV-1 expression to restore mitochondria functions. Therefore, HIF-1α might be a potential target to impair microwave induced injuries.
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- Yan-Hui Hao
- Department of Experimental Pathology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, P.R. China
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- Department of Experimental Pathology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, P.R. China
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- Department of Experimental Pathology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, P.R. China
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- Department of Experimental Pathology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, P.R. China
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- Department of Experimental Pathology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, P.R. China
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- Department of Experimental Pathology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, P.R. China
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- Department of Experimental Pathology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, P.R. China
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- Department of Experimental Pathology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiation Protection and Health Physics, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, P.R. China
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- Department of Experimental Pathology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, P.R. China.
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- Department of Experimental Pathology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, P.R. China.
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Zhang KD, Tong LR, Wang SM, Peng RY, Huang HD, Dong YC, Zhang XX, Li Q, Bai C. Apoptosis of Lewis Lung Carcinoma Cells Induced by Microwave via p53 and Proapoptotic Proteins In vivo. Chin Med J (Engl) 2017; 130:15-22. [PMID: 28051018 PMCID: PMC5221106 DOI: 10.4103/0366-6999.196587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Background: Microwave therapy is a minimal invasive procedure and has been employed in clinical practice for the treatment of various types of cancers. However, its therapeutic application in non-small-cell lung cancer and the underlying mechanism remains to be investigated. This study aimed to investigate its effect on Lewis lung carcinoma (LLC) tumor in vivo. Methods: Fifty LLC tumor-bearing C57BL/6 mice were adopted to assess the effect of microwave radiation on the growth and apoptosis of LLC tumor in vivo. These mice were randomly assigned to 10 groups with 5 mice in each group. Five groups were treated by single pulse microwave at different doses for different time, and the other five groups were radiated by multiple-pulse treatment of a single dose. Apoptosis of cancer cells was determined by terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick-end labeling assay. Western blotting was applied to detect the expression of proteins. Results: Single pulse of microwave radiation for 5 min had little effect on the mice. Only 15-min microwave radiation at 30 mW/cm2 significantly increased the mice body temperature (2.20 ± 0.82)°C as compared with the other groups (0.78 ± 0.29 °C, 1.24 ± 0.52 °C, 0.78 ± 0.42 °C, respectively), but it did not affect the apoptosis of LLC tumor cells significantly. Continous microwave radiation exposure, single dose microwave radiation once per day for up to seven days, inhibited cell division and induced apoptosis of LLC tumor cells in a dose- and duration-dependent manner. It upregulated the protein levels of p53, Caspase 3, Bax and downregulated Bcl-2 protein. Conclusions: Multiple exposures of LLC-bearing mice to microwave radiation effectively induced tumor cell apoptosis at least partly by upregulating proapoptotic proteins and downregulating antiapoptotic proteins. Continuous radiation at low microwave intensity for a short time per day is promising in treating non-small-cell lung cancer.
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- Kou-Dong Zhang
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433; Department of Respiratory Medicine, Yancheng First People's Hospital, Yancheng, Jiangsu 224000, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Chenggong Hospital, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361000, China
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- Institute of Radiation Medicine, The Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing 100850, China
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- Institute of Radiation Medicine, The Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing 100850, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China
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With the increasing knowledge of shortwave radiation, it is widely used in wireless communications, radar observations, industrial manufacturing, and medical treatments. Despite of the benefits from shortwave, these wide applications expose humans to the risk of shortwave electromagnetic radiation, which is alleged to cause potential damage to biological systems. This review focused on the exposure to shortwave electromagnetic radiation, considering in vitro, in vivo and epidemiological results that have provided insight into the biological effects and mechanisms of shortwave. Additionally, some protective measures and suggestions are discussed here in the hope of obtaining more benefits from shortwave with fewer health risks.
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- Chao Yu
- Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850 China
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- Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850 China
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Wang H, Peng RY. Basic roles of key molecules connected with NMDAR signaling pathway on regulating learning and memory and synaptic plasticity. Mil Med Res 2016; 3:26. [PMID: 27583167 PMCID: PMC5006437 DOI: 10.1186/s40779-016-0095-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2016] [Accepted: 08/09/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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With key roles in essential brain functions ranging from the long-term potentiation (LTP) to synaptic plasticity, the N-methyl-D-aspartic acid receptor (NMDAR) can be considered as one of the fundamental glutamate receptors in the central nervous system. The role of NMDA R was first identified in synaptic plasticity and has been extensively studied. Some molecules, such as Ca(2+), postsynaptic density 95 (PSD-95), calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II (CaMK II), protein kinase A (PKA), mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) responsive element binding protein (CREB), are of special importance in learning and memory. This review mainly focused on the new research of key molecules connected with learning and memory, which played important roles in the NMDAR signaling pathway.
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- Hui Wang
- Department of Experimental Pathology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850 China
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- Department of Experimental Pathology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850 China
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Wang LF, Wei L, Qiao SM, Gao XN, Gao YB, Wang SM, Zhao L, Dong J, Xu XP, Zhou HM, Hu XJ, Peng RY. Microwave-Induced Structural and Functional Injury of Hippocampal and PC12 Cells Is Accompanied by Abnormal Changes in the NMDAR-PSD95-CaMKII Pathway. Pathobiology 2015; 82:181-94. [PMID: 26337368 DOI: 10.1159/000398803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2014] [Accepted: 04/09/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Recent studies have highlighted the important role of the postsynaptic NMDAR-PSD95-CaMKII pathway for synaptic transmission and related neuronal injury. Here, we tested changes in the components of this pathway upon microwave-induced neuronal structure and function impairments. Ultrastructural and functional changes were induced in hippocampal neurons of rats and in PC12 cells exposed to microwave radiation. We detected abnormal protein and mRNA expression, as well as posttranslational modifications in the NMDAR-PSD95-CaMKII pathway and its associated components, such as synapsin I, following microwave radiation exposure of rats and PC12 cells. Thus, microwave radiation may induce neuronal injury via changes in the molecular organization of postsynaptic density and modulation of the biochemical cascade that potentiates synaptic transmission.
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- Li-Feng Wang
- Laboratory of Experimental Pathology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, China
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Wang LF, Tian DW, Li HJ, Gao YB, Wang CZ, Zhao L, Zuo HY, Dong J, Qiao SM, Zou Y, Xiong L, Zhou HM, Yang YF, Peng RY, Hu XJ. Identification of a Novel Rat NR2B Subunit Gene Promoter Region Variant and Its Association with Microwave-Induced Neuron Impairment. Mol Neurobiol 2015; 53:2100-11. [PMID: 25917873 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-015-9169-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2014] [Accepted: 04/02/2015] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Microwave radiation has been implicated in cognitive dysfunction and neuronal injury in animal models and in human investigations; however, the mechanism of these effects is unclear. In this study, single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) sites in the rat GRIN2B promoter region were screened. The associations of these SNPs with microwave-induced rat brain dysfunction and with rat pheochromocytoma-12 (PC12) cell function were investigated. Wistar rats (n = 160) were exposed to microwave radiation (30 mW/cm(2) for 5 min/day, 5 days/week, over a period of 2 months). Screening of the GRIN2B promoter region revealed a stable C-to-T variant at nucleotide position -217 that was not induced by microwave exposure. The learning and memory ability, amino acid contents in the hippocampus and cerebrospinal fluid, and NR2B expression were then investigated in the different genotypes. Following microwave exposure, NR2B protein expression decreased, while the Glu contents in the hippocampus and CSF increased, and memory impairment was observed in the TT genotype but not the CC and CT genotypes. In PC12 cells, the effects of the T allele were more pronounced than those of the C allele on transcription factor binding ability, transcriptional activity, NR2B mRNA, and protein expression. These effects may be related to the detrimental role of the T allele and the protective role of the C allele in rat brain function and PC12 cells exposed to microwave radiation.
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- Li-Feng Wang
- Laboratory of Experimental Pathology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing, 100850, China
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- Vestibular Laboratory, Institute of Aviation Medicine, 28 Fucheng Road, Beijing, 100142, China.,Department of Aerospace Medicine Aerospace Biodynamics, The Fourth Military Medical University, 169 Changlexi Road, Xian, 100032, China
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- Laboratory of Experimental Pathology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing, 100850, China
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- Laboratory of Experimental Pathology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing, 100850, China
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- Laboratory of Experimental Pathology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing, 100850, China
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- Laboratory of Experimental Pathology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing, 100850, China
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- Laboratory of Experimental Pathology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing, 100850, China
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- Laboratory of Experimental Pathology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing, 100850, China
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- Laboratory of Experimental Pathology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing, 100850, China
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- Laboratory of Experimental Pathology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing, 100850, China
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- Laboratory of Experimental Pathology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing, 100850, China
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- Radiation Protection, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing, 100850, China
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- Experimental Hematology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing, 100850, China
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- Laboratory of Experimental Pathology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing, 100850, China.
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- Laboratory of Experimental Pathology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing, 100850, China.
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With the rapid development of electronic technologies, anxiety regarding the potential health hazards induced by microwave radiation (MW) has been growing in recent years. The brain is one of the most sensitive target organs for microwave radiation, where mitochondrial injury occurs earlier and more severely than in other organs. Energy metabolism disorders do play an important role during the process of microwave radiation-induced brain damage. In this paper, we will review the biological effects of microwave radiation, the features of brain energy supply and consumption and the effects of microwave radiation on mitochondrial energy metabolism and potential related mechanisms.
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- Yan-Hui Hao
- Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850 China
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- Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850 China
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- Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850 China
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Wang LF, Li X, Gao YB, Wang SM, Zhao L, Dong J, Yao BW, Xu XP, Chang GM, Zhou HM, Hu XJ, Peng RY. Activation of VEGF/Flk-1-ERK Pathway Induced Blood–Brain Barrier Injury After Microwave Exposure. Mol Neurobiol 2014; 52:478-91. [DOI: 10.1007/s12035-014-8848-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2014] [Accepted: 07/31/2014] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Zhao L, Yang YF, Gao YB, Wang SM, Wang LF, Zuo HY, Dong J, Xu XP, Su ZT, Zhou HM, Zhu LL, Peng RY. Upregulation of HIF-1α via activation of ERK and PI3K pathway mediated protective response to microwave-induced mitochondrial injury in neuron-like cells. Mol Neurobiol 2014; 50:1024-34. [PMID: 24627260 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-014-8667-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2014] [Accepted: 02/20/2014] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Microwave-induced learning and memory deficits in animal models have been gaining attention in recent years, largely because of increasing public concerns on growing environmental influences. The data from our group and others have showed that the injury of mitochondria, the major source of cellular adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in primary neurons, could be detected in the neuron cells of microwave-exposed rats. In this study, we provided some insights into the cellular and molecular mechanisms behind mitochondrial injury in PC12 cell-derived neuron-like cells. PC12 cell-derived neuron-like cells were exposed to 30 mW/cm(2) microwave for 5 min, and damages of mitochondrial ultrastructure could be observed by using transmission electron microscopy. Impairments of mitochondrial function, indicated by decrease of ATP content, reduction of succinate dehydrogenase (SDH) and cytochrome c oxidase (COX) activities, decrease of mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), and increase of reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, could be detected. We also found that hypoxia-inducible factor-1 (HIF-1α), a key regulator responsible for hypoxic response of the mammalian cells, was upregulated in microwave-exposed neuron-like cells. Furthermore, HIF-1α overexpression protected mitochondria from injury by increasing the ATP contents and MMP, while HIF-1α silence promoted microwave-induced mitochondrial damage. Finally, we demonstrated that both ERK and PI3K signaling activation are required in microwave-induced HIF-1α activation and protective response. In conclusion, we elucidated a regulatory connection between impairments of mitochondrial function and HIF-1α activation in microwave-exposed neuron-like cells. By modulating mitochondrial function and protecting neuron-like cells against microwave-induced mitochondrial injury, HIF-1α represents a promising therapeutic target for microwave radiation injury.
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- Li Zhao
- Department of Experimental Pathology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Haidian District, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing, 100850, People's Republic of China
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Xue L, Wang SM, Chen HY, Peng RY, Zuo HY, Wang LF, Zhao L, Wang SX. [Microwave radiation induces injury to GC-2spd cells]. Zhonghua Nan Ke Xue 2014; 20:201-206. [PMID: 24738454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the impact of microwave radiation on GC-2spd cells. METHODS We exposed cultured GC-2spd cells to microwave radiation at the average power densities of 0, 10 and 30 mW/cm2 for 15 minutes and, from I to 24 hours after the exposure, we observed the changes in cell proliferation, histology and ultrastructure, cell apoptosis, and cAMP content by MTIT, light microscopy, electron microscopy, flow cytometry and ELISA. RESULTS Compared with the control group, the GC-2spd cells showed a significant decrease in proliferation ability at 1 -24 hours after 10 and 30 mW/cm2 microwave radiation, except at 12 hours after 30 mW/cm2 radiation (P <0.05 or P <0.01), with reduced length and number of cell enation and increased intra cytoplasm vacuoles. The rate of cell apoptosis (%) was significantly increased in the 10 and 30 mW/cm2 groups at 6 hours (4.56 +/- 2.09 vs 14.59 +/- 1.09 and 8.48 +/- 1.73, P <0.05 or P <0.01) , with agglutination and margin translocation of chromatins and obvious dilation of endo cytoplasmic reticula. The cAMP content (nmol/g) in the GC-2spd cells was remarkably reduced in the 10 and 30 mW/cm2 groups at 6 and 24 hours (2.77 +/-0.24 vs 1.65+/- 0. 17 and 1.96+/-0.10, 3.02 +/-0.47 vs 2.13 +/-0.33 and 1.69 +/-0.27, P <0.05 or P <0.01). CONCLUSION Microwave radiation at 10 and 30 mW/cm2 may cause injury to GC-2spd cells, which is manifested by decreased content of intracellular cAMP, reduced activity of cell proliferation, and increased rate of cell apoptosis.
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The variety of wound types has resulted in a wide range of wound dressings, with new products frequently being introduced to target different aspects of the wound healing process. The ideal wound dressing should achieve rapid healing at a reasonable cost, with minimal inconvenience to the patient. Microcurrent dressing, a novel wound dressing with inherent electric activity, can generate low-level microcurrents at the device-wound contact surface in the presence of moisture and can provide an advanced wound healing solution for managing wounds. This article offers a review of the effects and mechanisms of the microcurrent dressing on the healing of skin wounds.
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- Chao Yu
- Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850 China
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- Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850 China
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- Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850 China
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The terahertz (THz) band lies between microwave and infrared rays in wavelength and consists of non-ionizing radiation. Both domestic and foreign research institutions, including the army, have attached considerable importance to the research and development of THz technology because this radiation exhibits both photon-like and electron-like properties, which grant it considerable application value and potential. With the rapid development of THz technology and related applications, studies of the biological effects of THz radiation have become a major focus in the field of life sciences. Research in this field has only just begun, both at home and abroad. In this paper, research progress with respect to THz radiation, including its biological effects, mechanisms and methods of protection, will be reviewed.
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- Li Zhao
- Department of Experimental Pathology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850 China
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- Department of Experimental Pathology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850 China
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- Department of Experimental Pathology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850 China
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Wang H, Yang YF, Zhao L, Xiao FJ, Zhang QW, Wen ML, Wu CT, Peng RY, Wang LS. Hepatocyte growth factor gene-modified mesenchymal stem cells reduce radiation-induced lung injury. Hum Gene Ther 2013; 24:343-53. [PMID: 23458413 DOI: 10.1089/hum.2012.177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Abstract Effective therapeutic strategies for radiation-induced lung injury (RILI) are lacking. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), as gene therapy delivery vehicles, possess the ability to repair injured lung. In this study, we conducted MSC-based hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) gene therapy for RILI. Mice received single-dose radiation with 20 Gy of γ rays locally to the lung, and then were administered normal sodium, Ad-HGF-modified MSCs, or Ad-Null-modified MSCs. Ad-HGF-modified MSCs (MSCs-HGF) improved histopathological and biochemical markers of lung injury. MSCs-HGF could reduce secretion and expression of proinflammatory cytokines, including tumor necrosis factor-α, interferon-γ, interleukin (IL)-6, and intercellular adhesion molecule-1, and increase the expression of antiinflammatory cytokine IL-10. It could also decrease expression levels of profibrosis factors transforming growth factor-β, Col1a1 (collagen type 1, α1), and Col3a1, and inhibit fibrosis progress. MSCs-HGF could promote proliferation of lung epithelial cells and protect them from apoptosis, and improve the expression of endogenous HGF and its receptor c-Met significantly. We also found that sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor-1 expression was increased in injured lung. These results suggest MSC-based HGF gene therapy not only reduces inflammation but also inhibits lung fibrosis.
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- Hua Wang
- Department of Experimental Hematology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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Wang LF, Hu XJ, Peng RY, Wang SM, Gao YB, Dong J, Zhao L, Li X, Zuo HY, Wang CZ, Gao RL, Su ZT, Feng XX. Application of 1H-NMR-based metabolomics for detecting injury induced by long-term microwave exposure in Wistar rats’ urine. Anal Bioanal Chem 2012; 404:69-78. [DOI: 10.1007/s00216-012-6115-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2012] [Revised: 04/06/2012] [Accepted: 05/15/2012] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Peng CC, Chen KC, Lu HY, Peng RY. Treadmill exercise improved adriamycin-induced nephropathy. J BIOL REG HOMEOS AG 2012; 26:15-28. [PMID: 22475094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Adriamycin nephropathy (AN) or doxorubicin-induced chronic kidney disease (DRCKD) has several strengths as an experimental model of renal diseases involving glomerulosclerosis, tubulointerstitial inflammation and fibrosis. Exercise has shown to be beneficial to many chronic diseases. We hypothesize that treadmill exercise may improve AN, and an investigation was carried out with the AN SD rat model. Treadmill exercise was conducted three times per week, each time for 30 and 60 min. DR induced swelling of glomeruli, collagen deposition in the interstitium and renal cortex, and increased the serum levels of MDA, IL-6, PDGF-BB, MMP-2, MMP-9, TGF-beta, p-PDGFR, uric acid, serum cholesterol, triglycerides, BUN, creatinine, blood platelet count, ratio of kidney to body weight, glomerular volume, and urinary BUN and protein. Conversely, levels of serum SOD, TNF-alpha, p-PI3K, p-Akt, albumin, WBC, RBC, and urinary creatinine were decreased. Treadmill exercise ameliorated most of these damaging effects, better outcome was found for the 60-min exercise training. Conclusively, the endurance exercise is more associated with the normalization of signaling expressions involving TGF-beta, PDGF-BB, p-PDGFR, p-PI3K, and p-Akt, which may help CKD patients to restore cell survival, proliferation, and growth. As rehabilitation is a personalized medicine, an appropriate design to fit individual feasibility has to be well figured out.
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- C C Peng
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taiwan.
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Li CY, Cao CZ, Xu WX, Cao MM, Yang F, Dong L, Yu M, Zhan YQ, Gao YB, Li W, Wang ZD, Ge CH, Wang QM, Peng RY, Yang XM. Recombinant human hepassocin stimulates proliferation of hepatocytes in vivo and improves survival in rats with fulminant hepatic failure. Gut 2010; 59:817-26. [PMID: 19880967 DOI: 10.1136/gut.2008.171124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Human hepassocin (HPS) was originally detected by subtractive and differential cDNA cloning as a liver-specific gene that was markedly upregulated during liver regeneration. Previous studies suggested that HPS showed mitogenic activity on isolated hepatocytes in vitro. However, its in vivo functions remained largely unknown. Therefore, the function of recombinant human HPS during liver regeneration and chemically induced liver injury was investigated. METHODS The proliferation of primary hepatocytes was examined by [(3)H]thymidine incorporation and immunohistological staining of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA). RNA interference was performed to knock down the endogenous expression of HPS. The proliferation of L02 cells was examined by MTS assay. The phosphorylation of ERK1/2 (extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2) was investigated by western blotting analysis. Assessment of liver injury (histology, serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels) and of apoptosis, by TUNEL (terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick-end labelling) assay, was performed. RESULTS Purified recombinant human HPS showed specific mitogenic activity on primary hepatocytes and normal liver cell lines in a mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK)-dependent manner and stimulated the proliferation of hepatocytes in rats with 70% partial hepatectomy. Administration of HPS to rats after d-galactose and carbon tetrachloride (CCl(4)) treatment protected against liver injury (minimal liver necrosis, depressed ALT and AST levels, and decreased lethality), reduced apoptosis and enhanced proliferation. Knock-down of endogenous HPS in vivo enhanced the liver injury induced by d-galactose by increasing the apoptosis and elevating ALT and AST levels. CONCLUSIONS HPS is a hepatic growth factor which can accelerate hepatocyte proliferation in vivo and protect against liver injury. These data point to the potential interest of HPS in the treatment of fulminant hepatic failure.
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- Chang-Yan Li
- Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, PR China
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Gao XF, Wang SM, Peng RY, Zuo HY, Wang LF, Gao YB, Dong J, Su ZT. [Microwave radiation decreases the expressions of occludin and JAM-1 in rats]. Zhonghua Nan Ke Xue 2010; 16:10-13. [PMID: 20180397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the changes in the expressions of the tight junction related protein occludin and junctional adhesion molecule-1 (JAM-1) of the blood-testis barrier and their significance in rats after microwave radiation. METHODS Eighty male Wistar rats were exposed to microwave radiation with average power density of 0, 10, 30 and 100 mW/cm2 for five minutes, and dynamic changes in the expressions of testicular occludin and JAM-1 were observed by Western blot and image analysis at 6 h, 1 d, 3 d, 7 d and 14 d after the radiation. RESULTS There was a significant down-regulation in the expression of the occludin protein at 3 - 7 d, 6 h - 7 d and 6 h - 14 d (P < 0. 05), as well as in that of JAM-1 at 3 - 7 d, 1 - 7 d and 1-14 d (P < 0.05) after exposure to 10, 30 and 100 mW/cm2 microwave radiation. CONCLUSION The decreased protein expressions of occludin and JAM-1 may play an important role in the microwave radiation induced-damage to the blood-testis barrier.
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- Xiao-Fang Gao
- Institute of Radiation Medicine, Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing 100850, China
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Wang RJ, Peng RY, Gao YB, Chang GM, Xu XP, Fu KF, Luo QL. [Jak/STAT signaling pathway of IL-11 in the protection of intestinal epithelial cells from neutron radiation]. Xi Bao Yu Fen Zi Mian Yi Xue Za Zhi 2009; 25:27-30. [PMID: 19126384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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AIM To explore the effect of IL-11 on the activation of Jak/STAT pathway and the expressions of Bax and Bcl-2 in the intestinal epithelial cells exposed to neutron radiation. METHODS The BALB/c mice and IEC-6, irradiated by 4 Gy neutron with or without IL-11 treatment, served as in vivo and in vitro model seperately. The changes of the intestines, activity of Jak1 and STAT3 and expressions of Bax and Bcl-2 were observed by HE staining, Western blot, EMSA, immunohistochemistry and image analysis. RESULTS (1)Mice exposed to neutron radiation showed severe intestinal damages and no obvious regeneration was seen. IL-11-treated mice had a larger number of cryptal epithelial cells and crypts. (2)Neutron radiation decreased the activities of Jak1 and STAT3, while IL-11 increased their activities. (3) Neutron radiation decreased the expression of Bax and didn't change the level of Bcl-2 in the murine intestine. IL-11 administration decreased the expression of Bax and increased that of Bcl-2. CONCLUSION The mechanism of the intestinal protection of IL-11 in neutron irradiation might be that IL-11 stimulation triggered activation of Jak/STAT pathway, downregulated the expression of Bax and upregulated the expression of Bcl-2.
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- Rui-Juan Wang
- Department of Experimental Pathology, Institute of Radiation Medicine, AMMS, Beijing, China.
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Zuo HY, Wang DW, Peng RY, Wang SM, Gao YB, Zhang ZY, Xiao FJ. [The role of RKIP mediated ERK pathway in hippocampus neurons injured by electromagnetic radiation]. Xi Bao Yu Fen Zi Mian Yi Xue Za Zhi 2008; 24:660-662. [PMID: 18616905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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AIM To study the effects of electromagnetic radiation on RKIP and phosphorylated ERK in primary cultured hippocampus neurons. The inhibitor of MEK U0126 was applied to investigate the role of RKIP mediated ERK pathway in radiation injury. METHODS Primary hippocampus neurons were cultured in vitro. X-HPM, S-HPM and EMP were taken as radiation source respectively to establish three cell models exposed to electromagnetic radiation. RKIP and phosphorylated ERK were measured by immunofluorescent labelling and laser scanning confocal microscope. Apoptosis and death fraction of the cells were detected by Annexin V-PI double labelling and flow cytometry. RESULTS After three kinds of electromagnetic radiation, the expression of RKIP in hippocampus neurons decreased but the expression of phosphorylated ERK increased, and its nuclear translocation occurred. No significant differences were seen between radiation groups. Apoptosis and death fraction of the neurons in U0126 pretreatment groups was significantly lower than that in radiation groups but they were still higher than those in sham-radiation group. CONCLUSION The excessive activation of RKIP mediated ERK pathway is one of the important mechanisms for the apoptosis and death of hippocampus neurons induced by electromagnetic radiation. U0126 have some protective effects on radiation injury.
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- Hong-Yan Zuo
- Institute of Radiation Medicine, Academy of Military Medical Science, Beijing 100850, China
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Gao XF, Wang SM, Peng RY, Gao YB, Li X, Dong HY, Ma JJ. [High power microwave radiation damages blood-testis barrier in rats]. Zhonghua Nan Ke Xue 2008; 14:579-582. [PMID: 18686375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the effect of high power microwave (HPM) radiation on the structure and function of blood-testis barrier (BTB) in rats. METHODS One hundred and sixty-six male Wistar rats were treated by heart perfusion of lanthanum-glutaraldehyde solution and tail vein injection of evans blue (EB) at 6 h, 1, 3, 7 and 14 d after exposed to 0, 10, 30 and 100 mW/cm2 HPM radiation for 5 minutes, the structural change of BTB and distribution of lanthanum or EB observed through the light microscope, electron microscope and laser scanning confocal microscopy (LSCM). RESULTS Testicular interstitial edema, vascular congestion or hyperemia with accumulation of plasma proteins and red blood cells in the inner compartment of seminiferous tubules were observed after exposure to HPM. The above-mentioned pathological changes were aggravated at 1-7 d and relieved at 14 d after radiation, obviously more severe in the 30 and 100 mW/cm2 exposure groups than in the 10 mW/cm2. Both lanthanum precipitation and EB were deposited in the inner compartment. CONCLUSION HPM radiation may damage the structure and increase the permeability of BTB.
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- Xiao-Fang Gao
- Institute of Radiation Medicine, Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing 100850, China
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Wang LF, Peng RY, Hu XJ, Gao YB, Wang SM, Gao RL, Xu XP, Su ZT, Dong J. [Influence of microwave radiation on synapsin I expression in PC12 cells and its mechanism]. Xi Bao Yu Fen Zi Mian Yi Xue Za Zhi 2008; 24:655-659. [PMID: 18616904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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AIM To investigate the effect of microwave radiation on expression and phosphorylation of synapsin I and to discover the mechanism by research on the change of expression of BDNF and its receptor, TrkB. METHODS PC12 cells were exposed to microwave with average power density being 30 mW/cm(2). HPLC was used to detect the release of amino acids; RT-PCR, Western blot and immunocytochemistry were used to detect the expressions of synapsin I, BDNF and TrkB; immune co-precipitation was used to study the interaction of BDNF and TrkB. RESULTS It resulted in the decrease of the release of Asp, Glu, GABA and Gly at 1 h (P<0.01) after radiation. Protein of synapsin I was decreased in 9 h-2 d (P<0.01 or P<0.05); its mRNA was decreased in 3-9 h and increased at 1 d (P<0.01 or P<0.05); its phosphorylation was decreased at 3 h, increased at 1 d, and decreased at 2 d again (P<0.01 or P<0.05) after radiation. Protein of BDNF was decreased at 3 h and increased in 1-2 d (P<0.01 or P<0.05); its mRNA were decreased in 3-9 h, increased at 1d, and decreased at 2 d again (P<0.01 or P<0.05) after radiation. Protein of TrkB was increased in 3 h-1 d (P<0.01 or P<0.05); its mRNA decreased at 3 h and 2 d (P<0.01) after radiation. The interaction between BDNF and TrkB was increased in 3-9 h, but decreased in 1-2 d (P<0.01 or P<0.05) after radiation. CONCLUSION Microwave radiation can induce the decrease of the release of amino acids and the expression and phosphorylation of synapsin I, and the abnormality of expressions and interaction of BDNF and TrkB in PC12 cells. The factors might play a role in the injury and repair of information transmission in PC12 cells.
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- Li-Feng Wang
- Institute of Radiation Medicine, Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing 100850, China
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Li Y, Song LW, Peng RY, Wang DW, Jin MH, Gao YB, Ma JJ. [Effects of SB203580 and WP631 on Smad signal transduction pathway in lung fibroblasts after irradiation]. Ai Zheng 2008; 27:698-702. [PMID: 18606061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE Radiation pulmonary fibrosis (RPF) is characterized by fibroblast proliferation and excessive accumulation of extracellular matrix (ECM). Transforming growth factor beta (TGFbeta) is a switch factor in the initiation and development of RPF and serves as a therapeutic target. Blocking TGFbeta1 signal transduction pathway might alleviate RPF. This study was to investigate the effects of two Smad pathway inhibitors, SB203580 and WP631, on Smad signal transduction pathway in human lung fibroblasts (HLFs) after irradiation. METHODS HLFs were pretreated with 25 micromol/L SB203580 or 5 nmol/L WP631, then irradiated with 3 Gy 60Co gamma rays and stimulated by 10 microg/L TGFbeta1. The transcriptional activity of SP1 and AP1 were measured using electrophoretic mobility shift assay (EMSA). Expressions of Smad3, Smad4, Smad7, p-Smad3 and P21(WAF1/CIP1) were detected by Western blot. The expression of type Iplasminogen activator inhibitor (PAI-I) was detected by immunohistochemical staining The cell cycle was measured by FACS. RESULTS After irradiation. with 3 Gy gamma rays and stimulation by TGFbeta1, HLFs pre-incubated with SB203580 or WP631 were increased in G2-M phase and decreased in S phase as compared with cells without pretreatment. p21(WAF1/CIP1) and p-Smad3 were decreased in HLFs pretreated with SB203580, while PAI-1 was decreased in HLFs pretreated with WP631. Furthermore, the transcriptional activity of SP1 and AP1 was inhibited by WP631. CONCLUSIONS SB203580 and WP631 can abrogate excessive proliferation, expressions of p21(WAF1/CIP1) and PAI-1 induced by gamma rays and TGFbeta1 in HLFs through blocking Smad signal transduction pathway.
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- Yang Li
- Department of Experimental Pathology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, P R China.
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Liu Y, Li Y, Peng RY, Wang SM, Gao YB, Ma JJ, Song LW. [Effects of (60)Co gamma rays on the biological behaviour of lung fibroblasts in C57BL/6J and C3H/HeN mice]. Xi Bao Yu Fen Zi Mian Yi Xue Za Zhi 2007; 23:295-8. [PMID: 17428379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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AIM To investigate the effects of (60)Co gamma rays on the biological behaviour of lung fibroblasts (LFs) in C57BL/6J and C3H/HeN mice. METHODS LFs in C57BL/6J and C3H/HeN mice were isolated, cultured and irradiated by 2, 4, 6 and 8 Gy (60)Co gamma rays. The proliferative activity and cell cycle were detected by MTT colorimetry, AgNOR staining and fluorescence-activated cell sorting(FACS). Then the expressions of alpha-smooth muscle actin (a-SMA), matrix metal proteinase (MMP-1) and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase (TIMP-1) in LFs were observed by immunocytochemical staining. RESULTS The proliferation of LFs in C57BL/6J mice was not promoted by 2, 4, 6 and 8 Gy (60)Co gamma rays, but the number of aneuploid cells increased. MMP-1 was weak positive. The expression of a-SMA and TIMP-1 was enhanced by (60)Co gamma rays. The proliferation of LFs in C3H/HeN mice was not promoted by 2, 4, 6 and 8 Gy (60)Co gamma rays either, but the number of cells in G2-M phase increased. The expression of MMP-1 and TIMP-1 was enhanced, but the expression of a-SMA was decreased by (60)Co gamma rays. CONCLUSION The biological behaviours of the irradiated LFs in C57BL/6J and C3H/HeN mice are different. LFs in C57BL/6J mice can be pactivatedq. Our study will provide a celluar basis for the researches into the C57BL/6J mice which are prone to radiation pulmonary fibrosis (RPF).
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- Ying Liu
- Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing 100850, China
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Meng L, Peng RY, Gao YB, Wang SM, Ma JJ, Hu WH, Wang DW, Su ZT, Dong B, Xu TH. [Changes of apoptosis, mitochondrion membrane potential and Ca2+ of hypothalamic neurons induced by high power microwave]. Zhonghua Lao Dong Wei Sheng Zhi Ye Bing Za Zhi 2006; 24:739-41. [PMID: 17241548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the injury effect and mechanism of hypothalamic neurons after high power microwave (HPM) exposure. METHODS Primarily cultured hypothalamic neurons were exposed to 10 and 30 mW/cm(2) HPM, and the inverted phase contrast microscope (IPCM) and flow cytometry (FCM) were employed to detect the injury of cells and change of mitochondrion membrane potential (MMP) and Ca(2+) in the cytoplasm of neurons. RESULTS The ratio of apoptosis was significantly higher than that of the sham exposure (P < 0.05) induced by 10 and 30 mW/cm(2) HPM and necrosis increased significantly (P < 0.05) in the group of 30 mW/cm(2) at 6 h after exposure. The content of Ca(2+) in the cytoplasm of neuron cells increased (P < 0.01) while MMP decreased significantly (P < 0.01) after radiation of 30 mW/cm(2) HPM at 6 h after exposure. CONCLUSION Apoptosis is one of the major death ways of hypothalamic neurons. The overloading of Ca(2+) and the decline of MMP are involved in the process.
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- Li Meng
- Institute of Radiation Medicine, Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing 100850, China
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Wang RJ, Peng RY, Fu KF, Gao YB, Han RG, Hu WH, Luo QL, Ma JJ. Effect of recombinant human interleukin-11 on expressions of interleukin-11 receptor α-chain and glycoprotein 130 in intestinal epithelium cell line-6 after neutron irradiation. World J Gastroenterol 2006; 12:3055-9. [PMID: 16718787 PMCID: PMC4124381 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i19.3055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To explore the effect of recombinant human interleukin-11 (rhIL-11) on the expressions of interleukin-11 receptor α-chain (IL-11Rα) and an additional signal transducer glycoprotein 130 (gp130) in intestinal epithelium cell line-6 (IEC-6) after neutron irradiation.
METHODS: Cultured IEC-6 cells were exposed to 4.0Gy neutron and treated with 100 ng/mL rhIL-11 12 h prior to or immediately after irradiation. The apoptosis and necrosis rates and expressions of IL-11Rα and gp130 were observed by flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, Western blot and image analysis.
RESULTS: The apoptosis rate of IEC-6 cells was increased by irradiation at 6 h (P < 0.01), IL-11 stimulation resulted in a decreased apoptosis rate in irradiated IEC-6 cells (P < 0.05). In normal control IEC-6 cells, intense immunoreactivity of IL-11Rα was located within the cell membrane and cytoplasm. The level of IL-11Rα expression significantly decreased at 6 h after irradiation (P < 0.01) and restored at 24 h after irradiation. In IEC-6 cells treated with both radiation and rhIL-11, the level of IL-11Rα expression was higher than that of irradiated cells (P < 0.05). When it came to gp130 protein, it was located in the cytoplasm of IEC-6 cells. After irradiation, we found a progressive decrease in the expression of gp130 protein (P < 0.05) in 48 h post-radiation, while in rhIL-11-stimulated cells, it came back to normal level at 24 h after irradiation and decreased at 48 h, but was still higher than that of only irradiated cells (P < 0.05).
CONCLUSION: rhIL-11 can protect IEC-6 cells from neutron irradiation. The protective effect of rhIL-11 might be connected with its ability to up-regulate the expressions of specific ligand-binding subunit IL-11Rα and signal-transducing subunit gp130.
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- Rui-Juan Wang
- Institute of Radiation Medicine, Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing 100850, China
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Wang SM, Wang DW, Peng RY, Gao YB, Yang Y, Hu WH, Chen HY, Zhang YR, Gao Y. [Effect of electromagnetic pulse irradiation on structure and function of Leydig cells in mice]. Zhonghua Nan Ke Xue 2003; 9:327-30. [PMID: 14513635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/27/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the effect of electromagnetic pulse (EMP) irradiation on structure and function of Leydig cells in mice. METHODS One hundred and fourteen male Kunming mice were randomly divided into irradiated and control group, the former radiated generally by 8 x 10(3) V/m, 2 x 10(4) V/m and 6 x 10(4) V/m EMP respectively five times within two minutes. Pathological changes of Leydig cells were observed by light and electron microscope. Serum testosterone (T), luteinizing hormone (LH) and estradiol (E2) were measured dynamically by radioimmunoassay at 6 h, 1 d, 3 d, 7 d, 14 d and 28 d after irradiation. RESULTS Main pathological changes were edema and vacuolation, swelling of cytoplasmic mitochondria, reduce of lipid droplets, pale staining of most of lipid droplets, and partial or complete cavitation of lipid droplets in Leydig cells within 28 days after EMP radiation. Compared with normal controls, serum T decreased in all in different degrees within 28 days, and dropped significantly at 6 h-14 d, 6 h-7 d and 1 d-28 d after 8 x 10(3) V/m, 2 x 10(4) V/m and 6 x 10(4) V/m EMP irradiation(P < 0.05 or P < 0.01). EMP irradiation caused no significant changes in serum LH and E2. CONCLUSIONS Leydig cells are among those that are the most susceptible to EMP irradiation. EMP irradiation may cause significant injury in structure and function of Leydig cells in mice, whose earlier and continuous effect is bound to affect sexual function and sperm production.
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- Shui-Ming Wang
- Institute of Radiation, Medicine Academy of Millitary Medical Science, Beijing 100850, China
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Peng RY, Gao YB, Wang DW, Xiao XY, Chen HY, Wu XH, Liu J, Xu LH, Hu WH. [Expression and significance of enkephalin and dopamine in experimental rat cerebral concussion tissue]. Xi Bao Yu Fen Zi Mian Yi Xue Za Zhi 2003; 19:232-4. [PMID: 15155079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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AIM To explore the expression and significance of enkephalin and dopamine in rat cerebral concussion tissue. METHODS 80 Wistar male rats were used to make animal model of cerebral concussion, which were sacrificed on 1,3,7,14 and 30 days after postconcussion and the brain tissues were taken out. The expression patterns of enkephalin and dopamine were studied in the course of cerebral concussion by immunohistochemical staining. RESULTS The clinical manifestation with typical cerebral concussion character was seen in rat group with 100 g body weight. The mainly pathologic changes were cerebral vascular constriction and dilatation, congestion and edema of cerebral tissue, and neuronal degeneration and necrosis. Expression of enkephalin was increased on day 1 after injury and the enkephalin positive area was in the plasma of endothelial cells in cerebral cortex, hippocamp and cerebellum. The expression of enkephalin reached the peak on day 7 after injury, and the positive area was also seen in the plasma of neurons in cerebral cortex, hippocamp and cerebellum. From 14 days after injury, the expression of enkephalin decreased gradually, but until 30 days after injury it was still higher than that of controls. Expression of dopamine increased in 7 days after injury and the positive area was seen in the plasma of endothelial cells and in the vessel wall in cerebral cortex, hippocamp, thalamus and cerebellum, and had no notable changes at other time points. CONCLUSION The mainly pathologic changes after cerebral concussion were blood circulatory disorder and denaturation and necrosis of parenchymal cells. Enkephalin and dopamine may participate in the pathophysiological course of cerebral injury after cerebral concussion, and play an important role in the blood vessel injury, regulation of blood-brain barrier and the denaturation and necrosis of nerve cells.
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- Rui-Yun Peng
- Institute of Radiation Medicine, Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing 100850,China
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Sun CY, Wang BL, Hu CQ, Peng RY, Gao YB, Gu QY, Wang DW. Expression of the bcl-2 gene and its significance in human pancreatic carcinoma. Hepatobiliary Pancreat Dis Int 2002; 1:306-8. [PMID: 14612291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To elucidate the expression of the bcl-2 gene in association with both biological characteristics of human primary pancreatic carcinoma and patient's prognosis. METHODS The s-p immunohistochemistry assay was used to detect the expression of the bcl-2 gene on paraffin-embedded sections from 97 cases of primary pancreatic carcinoma, 32 cases of pancreatitis, and 21 cases of normal pancreas. RESULTS Among the 97 cases of pancreatic carcinoma, 70 (72.2%) showed positive staining for the bcl-2 protein. In the 32 cases of pancreatitis, 3 (9.4%) showed positive immunostaining for the bcl-2, and in the normal pancreas cases, 1 (4.8%) showed positive immunostaining for the bcl-2. However, the positive staining rates of the bcl-2 protein were lower in tumor tissue from the patients with metastases and tumor-node-metastasis (TNM) stages III, IV than in those from those with non-metastases, well differentiation, non-invasion and TNM stages I, II. The patients with positive immunostaining of bcl-2 have a longer postoperative survival than those with negative staining. CONCLUSIONS Pancreatic carcinoma expressed a high positivity for bcl-2. Findings suggested that the overexpression of bcl-2 is related to the carcinogenesis and progression of human pancreatic carcinoma. Bcl-2 might be one of the parameters in terms of biological characteristics and good prognosis in patients with pancreatic carcinoma.
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- Cheng-Yi Sun
- Department of Surgery, Guiyang Medical College, Guiyang 550004, China.
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Chen MY, Huang ZQ, Chen LZ, Gao YB, Peng RY, Wang DW. Detection of hepatitis C virus NS5 protein and genome in Chinese carcinoma of the extrahepatic bile duct and its significance. World J Gastroenterol 2000; 6:800-804. [PMID: 11819699 PMCID: PMC4728265 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v6.i6.800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To investigate the hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in the tissues of carcinoma of extrahepatic bile duct and study their correlation.
METHODS: HCV NS5 protein and HCV RNA were detected by labeled streptavidin biotin (LSAB) method and in situ reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (IS-RT-PCR) in sections of 51 cases of carcinoma of extrahepatic bile duct and 34 cases of control group (without malignant biliary disease).
RESULTS: In 51 cases of carcinoma of extrahepatic bile duct, HCV NS5 protein was detected in 14 (27.5%), which was clearly stained in the cytoplasm of cancer cell but not in the nucleus or cell membrane. HCV RNA was detected in 18 (35.4%), which was located in the nucleus of cancer cell in 12 cases and in the cytoplasm in 6 cases. HCV NS5 protein and RNA coexistence was found in 2 cases. In 34 cases of control group, HCV RNA was detected in 2 (5.9%). HCV NS5 protein and RNA positive cells were found either scattered or in clusters.
CONCLUSION: The prevalence of hepatitis C viral infection in the tissues of carcinoma of extrahepatic bile duct was significantly higher than in control group (χ² = 9.808, P = 0.002). The findings suggest a correlation between HCV infection and carcinoma of extrahepatic bile duct, which is different from the traditional viewpoint. HCV infection might be involved in the development of carcinoma of extrahepatic bile duct.
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BACKGROUND Pedestrian versus motor vehicle accidents are associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Previous studies have examined pedestrian injury profiles on an individual hospital basis and have been limited by small patient populations. The objective of this study was to examine the demographics and injury profiles of pedestrian versus motor vehicle accidents in a large trauma system. STUDY DESIGN Five thousand pedestrians injured by motor vehicles whose records were entered in a centralized county trauma database were reviewed retrospectively over 3 years. Patients were grouped by age: pediatric (less than 15 years), adult (15 to 65 years), and elderly (older than 65 years). The main outcome measures included mortality, hospital stay, ICU stay, Injury Severity Score, Glasgow Coma Scale, Revised Trauma Score, level of residual disability, and payer source. RESULTS The pediatric group represented 38.1% of the study population, adults 53.9%, and the elderly 8.0%. Mortality was highest among the elderly (27.8%), followed by adults (8.1%) and children (3.1%). Overall, the pediatric group had the lowest Injury Severity Score (6.8 +/- 0.2, mean +/- SEM), the highest Revised Trauma Score (7.5 +/- 0.9), and the highest Glasgow Coma Scale (13.9+/-0.1). Hospital stay (4.9+/-0.2 days) and ICU stay (4.6 +/- 0.3 days) were also shortest in this age group. Among all patients, injuries included musculoskeletal (34.3%), head and neck (30.0%), external (24.4%), abdomen and pelvis (3.9%), chest (2.4%), spine (1.8%), and other (3.2%). Operations were required in 11%: orthopaedic (67%), thoracic (2%), abdominal (11%), neurosurgical or head (6%), and other (14%). At the time of discharge, 78% of patients had a temporary disability, 4% had a permanent handicap, and only 16% were functioning at preadmission capacity. Among those with identifiable payer sources, 45% were state or federal, 25% were cash or self-pay, 18% of patients belonged to an HMO or had a group carrier, and 12% were from other sources. CONCLUSIONS This study contributes the largest database reported on motor vehicle versus pedestrian accidents and finds that these accidents are common in a large urban trauma system. Hospital stay, Injury Severity Score, Revised Trauma Score, Glasgow Coma Scale, and the mortality rate worsen with age. The high mortality rate among the elderly indicates the need for more aggressive and effective prevention efforts.
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- R Y Peng
- Department of Surgery, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, UCLA School of Medicine, Torrance, CA 90509, USA
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Hypothermia occurs commonly in severely injured patients and is associated with a high mortality rate. It perturbs the normal homeostatic response to injury and affects multiple organ systems and physiologic processes. In trauma patients, hypothermia-induced coagulopathy often leads to marked bleeding diathesis and frequently provides a challenge for the surgeon. Once hypothermia occurs, it is often difficult to correct. Efforts to prevent and treat hypothermia in trauma patients should be instituted in the field and continued as an integral part of the resuscitation process. Hospital personnel and physicians at various levels caring for trauma patients from the initial injury and thereafter should bear in mind that a patient's temperature is as important as any other vital sign. Appropriate measures for preventing and treating hypothermia should be instituted promptly and tended to with utmost vigilance.
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- R Y Peng
- Department of Surgery, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA 90509, USA
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Cui YF, Gao YB, Peng RY, Yang H, Xiong CQ, Xia GW, Wang DW. Apoptosis of lymphocytes in canine peripheral blood induced by shock vibration and its mechanism. J Environ Pathol Toxicol Oncol 1999; 18:179-83. [PMID: 15281230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/30/2023] Open
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We investigated the mechanism of apoptosis induced by shock vibration in canine peripheral lymphocytes, the T-lymphocyte changes, and the expression of p53 and bax gene products related to apoptosis using the techniques of immuno- and enzyme cytochemistry. We noted obvious apoptosis after delivery of 80, 100, and 200 acceleration of gravity values (G values). The percentage of apoptotic lymphocytes was directly proportional to the G value. On the 3rd day after injury, the number of apoptotic lymphocytes reached the peak value, which was about 5 to 8 times the amount in the control group. On the contrary, on day 3 after injury, T lymphocytes decreased and were about 50% of the control group. On the other hand, we found that the percentage of p53 and bax-positive lymphocytes distinctly increased and, on the 3rd day after injury, their number was, respectively, about 2.3 and 1.8 times that in the control groups, suggesting that they may play an important role in lymphocyte apoptosis. The above-mentioned results provide an important basis for further study of the mechanism of shock-vibration injury, its prevention, and treatment.
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- Y F Cui
- Department of Experimental Pathology, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Academy of Military Medical Sciences, 27 Tai-Ping Road, Beijing 100850, P.R. China
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Callaway CW, Rempel N, Peng RY, Geyer MA. Serotonin 5-HT1-like receptors mediate hyperactivity in rats induced by 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine. Neuropsychopharmacology 1992; 7:113-27. [PMID: 1358088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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This study was designed to evaluate the role of different serotonin (5-HT) receptor subtypes in mediating the effects of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) on rat exploration of a novel environment. The active enantiomer of MDMA, S-MDMA increases forward locomotion and suppresses investigatory behaviors and local movements. Previous studies indicate that S-MDMA-induced hyperactivity depends upon drug-induced 5-HT release. Propranolol and pindolol, beta-noradrenergic antagonists with affinity for 5-HT1 receptors, antagonized the S-MDMA-induced locomotor hyperactivity. The antagonism by propranolol was stereoselective. In contrast, a beta-noradrenergic antagonist that is a weaker antagonist of 5-HT receptors, betaxolol, was much less effective at blocking the behavioral response to S-MDMA. Among nonselective 5-HT antagonists, methiothepin was effective and methysergide and cyproheptadine were ineffective as antagonists of S-MDMA-induced hypermotility. In other systems, methiothepin has been found to be a good antagonist at 5-HT1B receptors where methysergide and cyproheptadine are ineffective. The 5-HT2 antagonist ritanserin was ineffective in blocking S-MDMA-induced hypermotility. However, ritanserin, methysergide, and cyproheptadine partially reversed the S-MDMA-induced suppression of investigatory responding, suggesting a contribution of 5-HT2 receptor activation to this component of the behavioral response to S-MDMA. This study indicates that S-MDMA produces a characteristic form of locomotor hyperactivity in rats that depends upon activation of 5-HT1-like receptors, possibly of the 5-HT1B subtype.
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- C W Callaway
- Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla 92093-0804
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Peng RY, Mansbach RS, Braff DL, Geyer MA. A D2 dopamine receptor agonist disrupts sensorimotor gating in rats. Implications for dopaminergic abnormalities in schizophrenia. Neuropsychopharmacology 1990; 3:211-8. [PMID: 2141986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Prepulse inhibition of acoustic startle is deficient in schizophrenic patients and in animals injected with either direct or indirect dopamine (DA) agonists. The present experiments confirmed the hypothesis that the dopaminergic blockade of prepulse inhibition is attributable to the activation of D2 DA receptors. After systemic administrations of the D1 agonist SK&F 38393, the D2 agonist quinpirole, or a combination of the two, rats were tested for prepulse inhibition of the startle response by presenting acoustic stimuli or acoustic stimuli preceded by weak prepulses that inhibit startle. Although the D1 agonist SK&F 38393 had no effect on prepulse inhibition [0.3 to 30.0 mg/kg (1.03 to 102.82 mumols/kg)], the D agonist, quinpirole, blocked prepulse inhibition at doses of 0.3 mg/kg (1.17 mumols/kg) and 0.9 mg/kg (3.51 mumols/kg). Lower doses of quinpirole, 0.03 mg/kg (0.12 mumols/kg) and 0.1 mg/kg (0.39 mumols/kg), were ineffective. When an ineffective dose of quinpirole (0.1 mg/kg) was coadministered with 10.0 mg/kg SKF 38393, prepulse inhibition was reduced relative to saline controls. This reduction of prepulse inhibition is consistent with the synergistic effect of D1 and D2 DA receptor stimulation noted in studies of dopaminergic influences on stereotyped behavior in rats. These findings confirm that a disruption of sensorimotor gating results from D2 dopaminergic stimulation in the rat and extend the applicability of this animal model for the similar behavioral deficits exhibited by schizophrenic patients.
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MESH Headings
- 2,3,4,5-Tetrahydro-7,8-dihydroxy-1-phenyl-1H-3-benzazepine/pharmacology
- Acoustic Stimulation
- Animals
- Disease Models, Animal
- Dopamine/physiology
- Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
- Ergolines/pharmacology
- Humans
- Male
- Quinpirole
- Rats
- Rats, Inbred Strains
- Receptors, Dopamine/drug effects
- Receptors, Dopamine/physiology
- Receptors, Dopamine D2
- Reflex, Startle/drug effects
- Schizophrenia/physiopathology
- Schizophrenic Psychology
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- R Y Peng
- Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla 92093
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