脑益康对D-半乳糖和亚硝酸钠所致Alzheimer病小鼠模型的保护作用

目的:探讨脑益康(中药)对D-半乳糖(D-gal)和亚硝酸钠(NaNO2)所致阿尔茨海默病(AD)小鼠模型的保护作用.方法:采用D-gal和NaNO2腹腔注射建立AD小鼠模型.应用迷宫刺激器检测小鼠学习记忆能力,生化方法检测小鼠脑组织一氧化氮(NO)含量和单胺氧化酶-B(MAO-B)、谷胱甘肽过氧化物酶(GSH-PX)、Na -K -ATP酶及Ca2 -ATP酶活性; RT-PCR检测凋亡调控基因Bax、Bcl-2 mRNA表达情况.结果:脑益康(中药)能改善小鼠学习记忆能力,降低AD小鼠脑组织MAO-B活性,升高Na -K -ATP酶和Ca2 -ATP酶活性,抑制Bax mRNA的表达,上调Bcl-2 mRNA的表达.结论:脑益康(中药)对AD小鼠有一定保护作用,其机制可能与降低脑组织MAO-B活性,提高脑组织Na -K -ATP酶和Ca2 -ATP酶活性,调节Bcl-2 mRNA和Bax mRNA的表达,发挥抗氧化作用,减轻神经细胞损伤有关.     

蟾酥、蟾皮、蟾衣提取物对心肌细胞膜ATP酶的影响

用中华大蟾蜍蟾酥、蟾皮、蟾衣脂溶性及水溶性提取物研究其对小鼠心肌细胞膜Na -K -ATP酶、Ca2 -ATP酶和Mg2 -Ca2 -ATP酶活性影响,同时以华蟾素注射液为对照.结果 表明:所有提取物均可抑制心肌细胞膜的上述3种ATP酶活性,其中对Na -K -ATP酶抑制作用较强的有蟾皮脂溶性和蟾酥脂溶性成分,对Ca2 -ATP酶和对Mg2 -Ca2 -ATP酶的影响结果相类似,作用较强的有蟾皮水溶性成分和华蟾素.     

急性颅脑损伤大鼠脑组织ATP酶活性及TNF-α的变化及意义

目的 观察大鼠急性颅脑损伤后脑组织ATP酶活性及肿瘤坏死因子-α（TNF-α）的变化,探讨急性颅脑损伤后脑水肿的发病机制.方法 将72只SD大鼠随机分为正常组（N组）、假手术对照组（S组）、急性颅脑损伤模型组（ACI组）,其中S组和ACI组于造模后分为2、6、24、72 h时间点,每个时间点8只大鼠;取大鼠伤灶区脑组织测定Na＋-K＋-ATP酶和Ca2＋-ATP酶活性、TNF-α含量及脑组织含水量.结果 急性颅脑损伤后脑组织Na＋-K＋-ATP酶、Ca2＋-ATP酶活性降低（P〈0.05）,TNF-α含量升高（P〈0.05）;颅脑损伤后24 h脑水肿较严重.相关性分析提示,Ca2＋-ATP酶活性与TNF-α含量呈负相关（P〈0.05）.结论 急性颅脑损伤后可引起脑组织ATP酶活性降低、TNF-α含量增加,两者可能协同参与了急性颅脑损伤后脑水肿.     

山药多糖对老年性痴呆小鼠抗氧化能力的影响

目的:探讨山药多糖对老年性痴呆小鼠抗氧化能力的影响。方法:采用三氯化铝复制痴呆小鼠模型,将50只昆明种小鼠随机分5组(n=10):对照组、模型组和山药多糖低、中、高剂量组,山药多糖剂量分别为100 mg/kg·d、300 mg/kg·d、500 mg/kg·d。治疗组用不同剂量山药多糖分别灌胃90 d。测定小鼠脑系数、脑组织丙二醛(MDA)含量、Na+-K+-ATP酶和Mg2+-ATP酶活性,以及血清氧化物歧化酶(SOD)和过氧化氢酶(CAT)活性。结果:山药多糖能显著提高痴呆模型小鼠脑系数、Na+-K+-ATP酶和Mg2+-ATP酶活性、以及SOD和CAT活力;显著降低MDA含量。结论:增强脑组织ATP酶活性和提高机体抗氧化能力可能是山药多糖防治老年性痴呆的作用机制之一。     

短波紫外线对日本三角涡虫的损伤及六种酶活力的影响

用短波紫外线(UV-C)照射处理日本三角涡虫,观察了涡虫的损伤状况,探讨了紫外线辐射对涡虫乳酸脱氢酶(LDH)、Na -K -ATP酶、Ca2 -Mg2 -ATP酶、超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)、过氧化氢酶(CAT)和谷胱甘肽过氧比物酶(GSH-PX)活力的影响。结果表明,短波紫外线辐射对涡虫的损伤明显,照射的时间越长,涡虫在照射后出现死亡解体现象的时间就越短。随着紫外线照射时间的延长,LDH活力呈下降趋势;Na -K -ATP酶活力呈上升趋势而Ca2 -Mg2 -ATP酶活力呈下降趋势;SOD活力有明显的增加;CAT活力有增加趋势;GSH-PX活力波动较大,但总体仍呈增加趋势。不论是从紫外线对日本三角涡虫的损伤情况、还是对其六种酶活力的影响来看,日本三角涡虫是一种对紫外线辐射非常敏感的动物,在检测紫外线辐射及筛选抗紫外线辐射防护剂等方面具有潜在价值和应用前景。     

安宫牛黄丸原方及简方对脑出血大鼠损伤保护作用的研究

探讨安宫牛黄原方及简方对脑出血大鼠的保护作用,寻找更合理的组方。方法:采用胶原酶尾状核注射法造模,观察安宫牛黄丸原方及简方对脑出血损伤大鼠脑组织匀浆中超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)、丙二醛(MDA)含量的影响。结果:安宫牛黄原方及简方能不同程度的降低谷氨酸损伤神经元MDA含量,提高SOD的活性。结论:安宫牛黄丸全方及简方可在一定程度上通过抗氧化损伤来起到脑保护作用。     

辣椒素对肾脏缺血再灌注损伤的保护作用及TRPV1通路相关性研究

研究辣椒素的抗肾脏缺血再灌注损伤(I/R)的作用及可能的作用机制。将SD大鼠随机分为假手术组、模型组、低剂量辣椒素组(4μg/kg)、中剂量辣椒素组(8μg/kg)、和高剂量辣椒素组(16μg/kg)。辣椒素组在缺血前45分钟通过腹腔注射(4、8、16)μg/kg的辣椒素,辣椒素组在缺血前45分钟通过腹腔注射(4、8、16)μg/kg的辣椒素,假手术组和模型组在缺血前45分钟通过腹腔注射等体积生理盐水。利用ELISA检测血清中肌酐(Cr)和尿素氮(BUN)的含量;过碘酸雪夫染色(PAS)染色检测肾组织病理形态;酶法检测肾脏线粒体Ca2+-ATP酶和Na+-K+-ATP酶活性;硫代巴比妥酸比色法(TBA)检测肾脏线粒体丙二醛(MDA)的含量;黄嘌呤氧化酶法检测肾脏线粒体超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)活性;比色法检测肾脏线粒体谷胱甘肽过氧化物酶(GPx)和过氧化氢酶(CAT)活性;免疫蛋白印记法(Western bloting)检测瞬时感受器电位香草酸受体-1 (Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid-1,TRPV1)和p-TRPV1蛋白水平;高效液相色谱法检测肾脏线粒体三磷酸腺苷(ATP)、二磷酸腺苷(ADP)、一磷酸腺苷(AMP)含量,并计算和腺苷酸池(ATP+ADP+AMP)含量。结果显示:与假手术组相比,模型组Cr、BUN和线粒体MDA的含量以及p-TRPV1表达水平和肾组织病理损伤均明显增加,而线粒体SOD、GPx、CAT、Ca2+-ATP酶和Na+-K+-ATP酶活性以及ATP、ADP、AMP和ATP+ADP+AMP含量均明显降低,而TRPV1表达无差异;与模型组相比,利用辣椒素预处理可呈剂量依赖性减少Cr、BUN和线粒体MDA的含量以及肾组织病理损伤,并可呈剂量依赖性增加肾脏线粒体SOD、GPx、CAT、Ca2+-ATP酶和Na+-K+-ATP酶活性以及p-TRPV1表达和ATP、ADP、AMP和ATP+ADP+AMP含量,而TRPV1表达无差异;以上结果均表明辣椒素减轻大鼠肾缺血再灌注损伤与抑制线粒体脂质过氧化反应相关。     

水稻幼苗根细胞质膜和液泡膜微囊Ca^2＋－ATP酶的特性

水稻幼苗根质膜和液泡膜Ca2+-ATP酶对ATP的Km值分别为7.1和4.5 μ mol·L-1;反应的最适pH分别为8.0和7.0.两者活性均受Na3VO4和曙红B(EB)抑制;CPZ抑制质膜Ca2+-ATP酶活性,但促进液泡膜Ca2+-ATP酶活性.30mmol·L-1CaCl2浸种和CaCl2浸种结合低温锻炼预处理,均可提高此酶的活性和冷稳定性.     

低温、高pH胁迫对水稻幼苗根系质膜、液泡膜ATP酶活性的影响

以耐冷性不同的两个水稻品种为材料,比较研究了幼苗根系质膜、液泡膜ATP酶对低温(8℃)及高pH(8.0)胁迫的反应。结果表明水稻根细胞质膜和液泡膜上均存在Ca3+-ATP酶,但活性远低于H+-ATP酶。耐冷品种武育粳3号经低温(8℃)处理2d,根系质膜和液泡膜H+-ATP酶、Ca2+-ATP酶活性均明显升高,至冷处理12d,H+-ATP酶、Ca2+-ATP酶活性有所下降,但仍与对照相近;而冷敏感品种汕优63经低温(8℃)处理2d,根系质膜H+-ATP酶活性略有升高,而质膜Ca2+-ATP酶以及液泡膜H+-ATP酶、Ca2+-ATP酶活性已明显下降;至冷处理12d,4种酶活性均明显低于对照。高pH胁迫使质膜和液泡膜H+-ATP酶活性下降,而使Ca2+-ATP酶活性上升。高pH胁迫会加剧低温冷害。结果表明,耐冷品种质膜、液泡膜ATP酶比冷敏感品种对低温胁迫有更强的适应能力。     

松油烯-4-醇对粘虫的致毒机制

采用华氏呼吸仪法、常规生化酶活力测定等方法,测定松油烯-4-醇熏蒸处理对粘虫Mythimna separata(Walker)幼虫呼吸作用、血淋巴理化性状、体内酶系活性等的影响。结果表明,松油烯-4-醇显著地影响粘虫的呼吸作用,不同中毒阶段试虫的呼吸率均显著提高,呼吸商发生改变;血淋巴理化性状也发生一定程度的变化,血淋巴总量随中毒程度的加深呈下降趋势,兴奋期、痉挛期、昏迷期血淋巴总量分别为对照试虫的85.55%、70.39%、38.47%,血淋巴比重呈上升趋势,pH值和渗透压变化不大;体内Na+-K+-ATP酶的活性受到明显抑制,头部组织中Na+-K+-ATP酶活性的抑制率在兴奋期、痉挛期分别达36.4%、80.2%,中肠组织中Na+-K+-ATP酶活性的抑制率达50%左右,对乙酰胆碱脂酶活性影响不大,对酯酶则是先激活后抑制。松油烯-4-醇对Na+-K+-ATP酶活性的抑制可能与粘虫最终死亡有关。     

Role for dopamine in malonate-induced damage in vivo in striatum and in vitro in mesencephalic cultures

Defects in mitochondrial energy metabolism have been implicated in the pathology of several neurodegenerative disorders. In addition, the reactive metabolites generated from the metabolism and oxidation of the neurotransmitter dopamine (DA) are thought to contribute to the damage to neurons of the basal ganglia. We have previously demonstrated that infusions of the metabolic inhibitor malonate into the striata of mice or rats produce degeneration of DA nerve terminals. In the present studies, we demonstrate that an intrastriatal infusion of malonate induces a substantial increase in DA efflux in awake, behaving mice as measured by in vivo microdialysis. Furthermore, pretreatment of mice with tetrabenazine (TBZ) or the TBZ analogue Ro 4-1284 (Ro-4), compounds that reversibly inhibit the vesicular storage of DA, attenuates the malonate-induced DA efflux as well as the damage to DA nerve terminals. Consistent with these findings, the damage to both DA and GABA neurons in mesencephalic cultures by malonate exposure was attenuated by pretreatment with TBZ or Ro-4. Treatment with these compounds did not affect the formation of free radicals or the inhibition of oxidative phosphorylation resulting from malonate exposure alone. Our data suggest that DA plays an important role in the neurotoxicity produced by malonate. These findings provide direct evidence that inhibition of succinate dehydrogenase causes an increase in extracellular DA levels and indicate that bioenergetic defects may contribute to the pathogenesis of chronic neurodegenerative diseases through a mechanism involving DA.     

SSTR5 ablation in islet results in alterations in glucose homeostasis in mice

Somatostatin (SST) peptide is a potent inhibitor of insulin secretion and its effect is mediated via somatostatin receptor 5 (SSTR5) in the endocrine pancreas. To investigate the consequences of gene ablation of SSTR5 in the mouse pancreas, we have generated a mouse model in which the SSTR5 gene was specifically knocked down in the pancreatic beta cells (betaSSTR5Kd) using the Cre-lox system. Immunohistochemistry analysis showed that SSTR5 gene expression was absent in beta cells at three months of age. At the time of gene ablation, betaSSTR5Kd mice demonstrated glucose intolerance with lack of insulin response and significantly reduced serum insulin levels. Insulin tolerance test demonstrated a significant increase of insulin clearance in vivo at the same age. In vitro studies demonstrated an absence of response to SST-28 stimulation in the betaSSTR5Kd mouse islet, which was associated with a significantly reduced SST expression level in betaSSTR5Kd mice pancreata. In addition, betaSSTR5Kd mice had significantly reduced serum glucose levels and increased serum insulin levels at 12 months of age. Glucose tolerance test at an older age also indicated a persistently higher insulin level in betaSSTR5Kd mice. Further studies of betaSSTR5Kd mice had revealed elevated serum C-peptide levels at both 3 and 12 months of age, suggesting that these mice are capable of producing and releasing insulin to the periphery. These results support the hypothesis that SSTR5 plays a pivotal role in the regulation of insulin secretion in the mouse pancreas.     

2018年中国植物科学若干领域重要研究进展

2018年中国植物科学继续呈现快速发展的态势, 我国科学家在国际植物科学主流学术刊物发表论文数量大幅增加, 取得了多项具有重要影响的成果。调控植物生长-代谢平衡实现可持续农业发展入选2018年度中国科学十大进展; 中国被子植物区系进化历史研究入选2018年度中国生命科学十大进展。以水稻为代表的农作物和果蔬等经济作物研究在国际上已呈现出明显的优势, 若干领域已从“追赶”状态跨越到“领跑”地位。该文对2018年中国科学家在植物科学若干领域取得的重要研究成果进行了概括性评述, 旨在全面追踪和报道当前中国植物科学领域的发展前沿和热点, 展示中国科学家所取得的杰出成就。     

2018年中国植物科学若干领域重要研究进展

2018年中国植物科学继续呈现快速发展的态势, 我国科学家在国际植物科学主流学术刊物发表论文数量大幅增加, 取得了多项具有重要影响的成果。调控植物生长-代谢平衡实现可持续农业发展入选2018年度中国科学十大进展; 中国被子植物区系进化历史研究入选2018年度中国生命科学十大进展。以水稻为代表的农作物和果蔬等经济作物研究在国际上已呈现出明显的优势, 若干领域已从“追赶”状态跨越到“领跑”地位。该文对2018年中国科学家在植物科学若干领域取得的重要研究成果进行了概括性评述, 旨在全面追踪和报道当前中国植物科学领域的发展前沿和热点, 展示中国科学家所取得的杰出成就。     

2017年中国植物科学若干领域重要研究进展

2017年中国植物科学继续保持高速发展态势, 重大成果频出, 具体表现在中国植物学家在国际顶级学术期刊发表的文章数量平稳上升。中国植物科学领域的研究工作者成果精彩纷呈, 如新型广谱抗病机制的发现、水稻广谱抗病遗传基础及机制和疫霉菌诱发病害成灾机制研究等。2017年中国生命科学领域十大进展评选中, 有两项植物科学领域的研究成果入选。水稻生物学、进化与基因组学和激素生物学等领域学科发展突出。另外, 值得一提的是, 长期从事高等植物与代谢途径调控分子网络研究和水稻品种设计育种的李家洋院士的研究成果“水稻高产优质性状形成的分子机理及品种设计”荣获2017年国家自然科学一等奖。这一具有重大国际影响的开创性贡献标志着中国植物科学在该领域的国际科学前沿居于引领和卓越地位。该文对2017年中国本土科学家在植物科学若干领域取得的重要研究成果进行了系统梳理, 旨在全面追踪和报道当前中国植物科学领域发展的最新前沿动态, 与广大读者共同分享我国科学家所取得的辉煌成就。     

我国葫芦科植物离体培养研究进展

葫芦科植物包括多种瓜类蔬菜,对其进行离体培养研究具有重要的理论和实践意义。综述了国内在葫芦科植物器官培养、体细胞胚胎发生、花药培养、原生质体培养和体细胞杂交及离体遗传转化等方面取得的研究进展,并对葫芦科植物离体培养、遗传转化与育种的前景作了展望。     

Morphine-potentiated platelet aggregation in in vitro and platelet plug formation in in vivo experiments

The detailed mechanisms underlying morphine-signaling pathways in platelets remain obscure. Therefore, we systematically examined the influence of morphine on washed human platelets. In this study, washed human platelet suspensions were used for in vitro studies. Furthermore, platelet thrombus formation induced by irradiation of mesenteric venules with filtered light in mice pretreated with fluorescein sodium was used for an in vivo thrombotic study. Morphine concentration dependently (0.6, 1, and 5 microM) potentiated platelet aggregation and the ATP release reaction stimulated by agonists (i.e., collagen and U46619) in washed human platelets. Yohimbine (0.1 microM), a specific alpha(2)-adrenoceptor antagonist, markedly abolished the potentiation of morphine in platelet aggregation stimulated by agonists. Morphine also potentiated phosphoinositide breakdown and intracellular Ca(2+) mobilization in human platelets stimulated by collagen (1 microg/ml). Moreover, morphine (0.6-5 microM) markedly inhibited prostaglandin E(1) (10 microM)-induced cyclic AMP formation in human platelets, while yohimbine (0.1 microM) significantly reversed the inhibition of cyclic AMP by morphine (0.6 and 1 microM) in this study. The thrombin-evoked increase in pH(i) was markedly potentiated in the presence of morphine (1 and 5 microM). Morphine (2 and 5 mg/g) significantly shortened the time require to induce platelet plug formation in mesenteric venules. We concluded that morphine may exert its potentiation in platelet aggregation by binding to alpha(2)-adrenoceptors in human platelets, with a resulting inhibition of adenylate cyclase, thereby reducing intracellular cyclic AMP formation followed by increased activation of phospholipase C and the Na(+)/H(+) exchanger. This leads to increased intracellular Ca(2+) mobilization, and finally potentiation of platelet aggregation and of the ATP release reaction.     

我国葫芦科植物离体培养研究进展

葫芦科植物包括多种瓜类蔬菜,对其进行离体培养研究具有重要的理论和实践意义.综述了国内在葫芦科植物器官培养、体细胞胚胎发生、花药培养、原生质体培养和体细胞杂交及离体遗传转化等方面取得的研究进展,并对葫芦科植物离体培养、遗传转化与育种的前景作了展望.     

Progress in glial cell studies in some laboratories in China

Glial cells in the central nervous system(CNS) consist of a heterogeneous population of cell types,each characterized by distinct morphological features,physiological properties,and specific markers.In contrast to the previous view that glial cells were passive elements in the brain,accumulating evidence suggests that glial cells are active participants in various brain functions and brain disorders.This review summarizes recent progress of glial cell studies from several groups in China,ranging from studie...     

Changes in aquatic vegetation in Rhine floodplain streams in Alsace in relation to disturbance

Abstract. Changes are described in aquatic vegetation in oligotrophic, groundwater-fed Rhine floodplain streams in Alsace (eastern France), resulting from disturbance. Disturbance factors include changes in nutrients, either permanent ones - effluent from a waste water treatment plant or trout hatcheries - or periodic ones: flooding. Regular inputs of high levels of phosphate and ammonia modified the macrophyte vegetation in these streams. The floristic composition, which was characteristic of oligotrophic waters upstream of the eutrophicated sector, changed to that of a eutrophic situation as originally found downstream. Periodic disturbance by floods which normally occur once a year, irregularly eutrophicates the small streams, causing the development of a mixture of eutrophic and oligotrophic species. Six macrophyte communities are distinguished, indicating different trophic levels. The aquatic vegetation is adapted to the variations of phosphate and ammonia levels. Hence, aquatic macrophytes can be used as bio-indicators of fluctuations in water nutrient levels in relation to the type of disturbance.