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Guo L, Zhao Y, Kong Z, Liu R, Liu P. Protective effects of myricetin and morin on neurological damage in Aβ 1-42/Al 3+ -induced Alzheimer's disease model of rats. J Chem Neuroanat 2024; 137:102404. [PMID: 38423257 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchemneu.2024.102404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [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: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 02/03/2024] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a degenerative neurological disorder with unclear pathogenesis. Single-target drugs have very limited efficacy in treating AD, but synthetic multi-target drugs have poor efficacy and safety. Therefore, finding suitable natural multi-target drugs against AD is of great interest for research studies. We chose two flavonols, myricetin and morin, for the relevant study. In this study, we used microinjection of Aβ1-42 oligomers into the CA1 region of rat hippocampus, combined with gavage of Aluminum chloride hexahydrate (AlCl3·6H2O) solution to establish AD rat models, and myricetin and morin were selected as intervening drugs to explore the protective effects against neurological impairment. Experimental results showed that myricetin or morin could reduce the production of Aβ, Tubulin-associated unit (Tau), and Phosphorylated tubulin-associated unit (p-Tau), down-regulate the expression of relevant inflammatory factors, reduce hippocampal cell apoptosis in rats. There was a significant increase in the activity of adenosine triphosphatase, catalase, total superoxide dismutase, and the content of glutathione in the brain tissue. However, the content of malondialdehyde, inducible nitric oxide synthase, and the activity of acetylcholinesterase were decreased in the brain tissue. These two flavonols can regulate the imbalance of monoamine and amino acid neurotransmitter levels. In conclusion, Myricetin or morin can effectively improve learning and memory dysfunction in AD rats induced by Aβ1-42/Al3+ through anti-oxidative stress and anti-apoptotic features.
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- Linli Guo
- Department of Physical and Chemical Inspection, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Physical and Chemical Inspection, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Jinan, China
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- Department of Physical and Chemical Inspection, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Physical and Chemical Inspection, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China.
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Ren B, Liu RC, Ji K, Tang JJ, Gao JM. Design, synthesis and in vitro antitumor evaluation of novel pyrazole-benzimidazole derivatives. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2021; 43:128097. [PMID: 33979690 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2021.128097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [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: 01/27/2021] [Revised: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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A series of novel pyrazole-benzimidazole derivatives (6-42) have been designed, synthesized and evaluated for their in vitro antiproliferative activity against the HCT116, MCF-7 and Huh-7 cell lines. Among them, compounds 17, 26 and 35 showed significant antiproliferative activity against HCT116 cell lines with the IC50 values of 4.33, 5.15 and 4.84 μM, respectively. Moreover, fluorescent staining studies showed compound 17 could induce cancer cells apoptosis. The flow cytometry assay revealed that compound 17 could induce cell cycle arrest at G0/G1 phase. All in all, these consequences suggest that pyrazole-benzimidazole derivatives could serve as promising compounds for further research to develop novel and highly potent cancer therapy agents.
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- Bo Ren
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100 Shaanxi, PR China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100 Shaanxi, PR China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100 Shaanxi, PR China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100 Shaanxi, PR China.
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100 Shaanxi, PR China
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Li Q, Qin GZ, Gu X, Wang YP, Zhang LZ, You CP, Zhang ML, Sun H. [Effects of sIL-13Rα2 on the nasal mucosa goblet cell apoptosis of allergic rhinitis of rats]. Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi 2019; 53:745-750. [PMID: 30347533 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-0860.2018.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective: To investigate the effects of sIL-13Rα2 on the apoptosis of goblet cell in nasal mucosa of allergic rhinitis rats. Methods: Forty healthy male Wistar rats were randomly divided into 4 groups (10 rats per group): control group (group A), AR group (group B), sIL-13Rα2 group (group C) and triamcinolone acetonide group (group D). Ovalbumin (OVA) and aluminum hydroxide were used to establish the AR rat model. After the establishment of AR rat models, 50 μl PBS, 100 μg/50 μl IL-13Rα2 and 3.5 μg/50 μl triamcinolone acetonide were respectively dropped into each nasal cavity of every rat two times a week from 4 to 10 week in group B, group C and group D. Group A was operated with saline instead of OVA. The nasal mucosa tissues were collected at 24 h after the final administration. AB-PAS staining method was used to detect the quantity and secretion of goblet cells in the nasal mucosa tissue of all groups. Immunohistochemistry method was used to detect the expression of Bax proteins.Apoptosis was detected by TUNEL method.ANOVA analysis was used to compare multiple groups, and LSD-t test was used to compare the two groups.Pearson correlation analysis was used to analyze the correlation between the Bax positive cell rate of goblet cells and the rate of apoptotic cells. The difference was statistically significant with P<0.05. Results: Compared with group A, there were more goblet cells and hypersecretion of mucus in the nasal mucosa tissue of rats in group B while fewer in group C. The goblet cells in group C and group D were significantly fewer than that in group B (0.639 00±0.831 vs 0.956 7±0.980, 0.661 90±0.657 vs 0.956 7±0.980, t value was 2.748, 2.767, respectively, all P<0.05). The immunohistochemistry results showed that the positive expression rates of Bax protein in goblet cells of group C and group D were significantly higher than that in group B (0.880 2±0.125 vs 0.568 7±0.953, 0.938 4±0.200 vs 0.568 7±0.953, t value was -2.292, -2.685, respectively, all P<0.05). The apoptosis rates of goblet cell in nasal mucosa of group C and group D were also significantly higher than that in group B (0.516 0±0.079 vs 0.274 0±0.056, 0.535 4±0.829 vs 0.274 0±0.056, t value was -17.671, -2.225, respectively, all P<0.05). The expression of Bax protein and apoptosis of goblet cells were positively correlated (r=0.859, P<0.01). Conclusion: sIL-13Rα2 can induce apoptosis of the goblet cells in nasal mucosa of allergic rhinitis rats, by inhibiting IL-13 and up regulating Bax.
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- Q Li
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Linyi People's Hospital of Shandong Province, Linyi 276003, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Linyi People's Hospital of Shandong Province, Linyi 276003, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Linyi People's Hospital of Shandong Province, Linyi 276003, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Linyi People's Hospital of Shandong Province, Linyi 276003, China
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- Department of Clinical Immunology, Linyi People's Hospital of Shandong Province, Linyi 276003, China
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- Central Laboratory, Linyi People's Hospital of Shandong Province, Linyi 276003, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Linyi People's Hospital of Shandong Province, Linyi 276003, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Linyi People's Hospital of Shandong Province, Linyi 276003, China
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Zhu L, Lu J, Tang X, Fu G, Duan P, Quan C, Zhang L, Zhang Z, Chang W, Shi Y. Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate induces apoptosis of GC-2spd cells via TR4/Bcl-2 pathway. Environ Toxicol Pharmacol 2016; 44:18-24. [PMID: 27084994 PMCID: PMC5491968 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2016.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2015] [Revised: 03/28/2016] [Accepted: 04/05/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) is a widely used environmental endocrine disruptor. Many studies have reported that DEHP exposure causes reproductive toxicity and cells apoptosis. However, the mechanism by which DEHP exposure causes male reproductive toxicity remains unknown. This study investigated the role of the testicular orphan nuclear receptor4 (TR4)/Bcl-2 pathway in apoptosis induced by DEHP, which resulted in reproductive damage. To elucidate the mechanism underpinning the male reproductive toxicity of DEHP, we sought to investigate apoptotic effects, expression levels of TR4/Bcl-2 pathway in GC-2spd cells, including TR4, Bcl-2 and caspase-3. GC-2spd cells were exposed to various concentrations of DEHP (0, 50, 100, or 200μM). The results indicated that, with the increase of the concentrations of DEHP, the survival rate of cell decreased gradually. DEHP exposure at over 100μM significantly induced apoptotic cell death. DEHP decreased SOD and GSH-Px activity in 200μM group. Compared to the control group, the mRNA levels of caspase-3 increased significantly, however, Bcl-2 mRNA decreased (P<0.05). In addition, there was a significant reduction in TR4, Bcl-2 and procaspase-3 protein levels. Taken together, these results lead us to speculate that in vitro exposure to DEHP might induce apoptosis in GC-2spd cells through the TR4/Bcl-2 pathway.
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- Lishan Zhu
- School of Public Health, Medical College, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, 947Heping Avenue, Wuhan 430081, PR China
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Qingpu Branch of Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 201700, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Medical College, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, 947Heping Avenue, Wuhan 430081, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Medical College, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, 947Heping Avenue, Wuhan 430081, PR China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 13Hangkong Road, Wuhan 430030, Hubei, PR China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 13Hangkong Road, Wuhan 430030, Hubei, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Medical College, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, 947Heping Avenue, Wuhan 430081, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Medical College, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, 947Heping Avenue, Wuhan 430081, PR China; Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 23298, United States
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- School of Public Health, Medical College, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, 947Heping Avenue, Wuhan 430081, PR China.
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- School of Public Health, Medical College, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, 947Heping Avenue, Wuhan 430081, PR China.
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Qi S, Fu W, Wang C, Liu C, Quan C, Kourouma A, Yan M, Yu T, Duan P, Yang K. BPA-induced apoptosis of rat Sertoli cells through Fas/FasL and JNKs/p38 MAPK pathways. Reprod Toxicol 2014; 50:108-16. [PMID: 25461909 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2014.10.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [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: 05/04/2014] [Revised: 10/07/2014] [Accepted: 10/14/2014] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Bisphenol-A was examined for its effects on cultured Sertoli cells established from 18 to 22-day-old rat testes. Results indicated that exposure to BPA (0, 30, 50 and 70 μM) decreased the cell viability in a concentration-dependent manner and induced cell apoptosis. Apoptosis-caused cell death was observed in cells exposed to 50 and 70 μM BPA. The mRNA expressions of Fas, FasL and caspase-3 were all elevated, and the protein expressions of FasL and cleaved caspase-3 were also increased. In addition, levels of phosphorylation of JNKs/p38 MAPK were also increased and then activated JNKs/p38 MAPK up regulated target gene expressions, such as c-jun and CHOP. Translocation of NF-κB into nuclei indicated the activation of NF-κB after treatment with BPA. Taken together, observed results suggest that BPA induces apoptosis of Sertoli cells by the activation of JNKs/p38 MPAK and translocation of NF-κB, and Fas/FasL system plays a critical role in the initiation of apoptosis.
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- Suqin Qi
- MOE Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
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Li QY, Zhang QH, Jiang ZX, Sha H, Lin H, Li AQ, Long XH, Gao Y. Subzero nonfreezing storage of C3A hepatocytes for use in bioartificial liver support systems. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2010; 18:428-436. [DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v18.i5.428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [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 whether subzero nonfreezing storage (-0.8 °C) is superior to conventional cold storage in preservation of C3A hepatocytes for use in bioartificial liver support systems.
METHODS: C3A hepatocytes suspended in University of Wisconsin (UW) solution were divided into three groups: subzero nonfreezing group (-0.8 °C), zero nonfreezing group (0 °C) and control group (4 °C). After 24, 48 and 72 hours of hypothermic storage, cell viability and apoptosis were detected by flow cytometry; intracellular adenosine triphosphate (ATP) content, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release, lactic acid production, urea synthesis and albumin secretion were determined; and cell morphological changes were observed.
RESULTS: Compared to the zero nonfreezing group and the control group, after 72 hours of hypothermic storage, the percentage of viable C3A hepatocytes was significantly higher (86.49% ± 2.80% vs 81.50% ± 2.83% and 77.83% ± 3.40%, respectively; both P < 0.05), and cell apoptosis rate was significantly lower (1.26% ± 0.84% vs 5.34% ± 1.20% and 9.16% ± 1.99%, respectively; both P < 0.05) in the subzero nonfreezing group. Lactic acid and LDH production was more significantly suppressed (lactic acid: 10.38 μg/106 cells ± 1.40 μg/106 cells vs 12.02 μg/106 cells ± 1.64 μg/106 cells and 17.41 μg/106 cells ± 2.40 μg/106 cells; LDH: 80.10 U/L ± 11.10 U/L vs 120.04 U/L ± 14.32 U/L and 148.98 U/L ± 15.37 U/L, respectively; all P < 0.05), and the ability of hepatocytes to synthesize urea and secrete albumin was better maintained in the subzero nonfreezing group (both P < 0.05). Moreover, cells in the subzero nonfreezing storage group had lower death rate and better cellular morphology. A burr-like structure around the cell membrane and an intracellular vacuole-like structure were found in cells in the zero nonfreezing group and the control group, but not in the subzero nonfreezing group.
CONCLUSION: Subzero nonfreezing storage (-0.8 °C) of hepatocytes to construct a "ready-to-use" hepatocyte bank like the "blood bank" will efficiently promote the development of bioartificial liver support systems.
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