羟苯磺酸钙通过抑制Ⅰ型胶原表达减轻肾间质纤维化

目的:研究羟苯磺酸钙对小鼠肾间质纤维化、Ⅰ型胶原表达的影响。方法:将C57小鼠随机分为假手术组(Sham组,n=4)、肾间质纤维化模型组(UUO组,n=5)及羟苯磺酸钙治疗组(CDT组,n=4);采用单侧输尿管梗阻制备肾间质纤维化模型,CDT组给予羟苯磺酸钙灌胃、Sham组和UUO组给予双蒸水灌胃;采用HE染色、Masson染色、免疫组化、实时定量PCR以及蛋白免疫印迹观察单侧输尿管梗阻术后14 d小鼠术侧肾脏的肾间质纤维化程度和Ⅰ型胶原表达情况。结果:与Sham组比较,UUO组小鼠术后14 d术侧肾脏肾发生显著肾间质纤维化,Ⅰ型胶原表达显著增强(Ⅰ型胶原基因相对表达量:Sham组:1.00000,UUO组:114.92289,P0.0001)。与UUO组比较,CDT组小鼠术后14 d术侧肾间质纤维化程度显著减轻,Ⅰ型胶原表达显著减弱(Ⅰ型胶原基因相对表达量:UUO组:114.92289,CDT组:45.33516,P0.005)。结论:羟苯磺酸钙通过抑制小鼠肾间质Ⅰ型胶原表达从而减轻单侧输尿管结扎小鼠肾间质纤维化。     

黄葵素抑制巨噬细胞浸润和活化改善db/db小鼠肾纤维化实验研究

为探讨黄葵素对糖尿病肾病肾纤维化治疗作用及机制,采用SPF级C57BLKS/J db/db雄性小鼠20只,随机分为黄葵素低、中、高剂量(97.5、195、390 mg/kg/d)给药组和模型组4组,以同背景的5只db/m小鼠为空白对照组,分别用黄葵素混悬液及等体积的0.5%羧甲基纤维素钠溶液灌胃,连续16周,第24周处死,收集血和肾脏。检测尿ACR、血肌酐、血尿素氮,HE和Masson染色观察肾脏形态学改变和纤维化程度,免疫组化染色检测肾组织巨噬细胞标记F4/80表达情况,Western blot法检测肾组织F4/80蛋白、胶原蛋白III、波形蛋白表达情况,qPCR法检测肾组织TNF-α、IL-1β和iNOS的mRNA水平。结果显示:与模型组相比,黄葵素可以降低db/db小鼠尿ACR、血肌酐、血尿素氮水平,减轻肾脏病理损伤及胶原纤维的沉积,降低肾组织胶原蛋白III、波形蛋白及F4/80蛋白表达,减少肾组织F4/80标记巨噬细胞浸润;并下调了肾组织TNF-α、IL-1β、iNOS的mRNA水平。综上表明黄葵素可有效缓解db/db小鼠肾脏炎症反应,改善肾功能及肾纤维化,发挥肾保护作用,其机制与减少肾组织内巨噬细胞浸润及抑制促炎的M1型巨噬细胞极化相关。     

苦参素对单侧输尿管梗阻大鼠肾间质纤维化的保护作用

目的探讨苦参素对单侧输尿管梗阻(UUO)大鼠肾间质纤维化的影响及可能机制。方法45只雄性SD大鼠随机分为3组:A假手术组,B单侧输尿管结扎(UUO)组,C治疗组。治疗组在UUO的基础上每天以苦参素100mg/Kg/d腹腔注射。B组和C组于术后第7,14,21,28分别处死5只大鼠,A组于第28天处死大鼠。用PAS及Masson染色法观察肾脏病理改变。用免疫组化法检测转化生长因子β1(transforming growth factor-beta1 TGF-β1),α-平滑肌肌动蛋白(alpha-smooth muscle actin-αSMA),Ⅰ型胶原(collagenⅠColⅠ)的表达。结果与UUO组相比,治疗组梗阻侧肾脏TGF-β1,-αSMA,ColⅠ的表达明显减少,肾小管损害和肾间质纤维化的程度也明显减轻。结论苦参素可通过下调TGF-β1,减少肾小管上皮细胞转分化而减轻肾间质纤维化。     

依那普利在大鼠单侧输尿管梗阻再通模型中的抗纤维化作用

目的:探讨依那普利对大鼠单侧输尿管梗阻再通模型肾脏纤维化的影响.方法:18只SD大鼠随机分为两组:假手术组(6只)以及单侧输尿管梗阻模型组(12只).输尿管梗阻3天后,实施梗阻再通手术,再将大鼠随机分为模型组(6只)以及依那普利组(6只),术后,依那普利组给予依那普利灌胃10mg/kg/d,假手术组以及模型组给予等量0.5%CM-CNa溶液灌胃.用药2周后,取术侧肾组织做HE染色,并采用Raford评分系统对肾间质损伤程度进行评分;用Real-timePCR方法检测Ⅰ、Ⅲ型胶原以及CT-GFmRNA的表达;用Westemblot方法检测CTGF蛋白水平的表达.结果:模型组大鼠肾脏损伤程度,Ⅰ、Ⅲ型胶原mRNA表达水平,以及CTGFmRNA和蛋白表达水平均比假手术组明显上升(P<0.01).经依那普利治疗后,与模型组相比,以上指标均显著下降(P<0.01).结论:依那普利能有效阻止大鼠单侧输尿管梗阻再通后肾脏纤维化的进展.依那普利抗纤维化的作用机制可能与抑制CTGF的表达有关.     

氧化炎症级联反应在二氯二丁基酯联合乙醇诱发的小鼠胰腺纤维化进展中的作用

目的:探讨胰腺氧化炎症级联反应在二氯二丁基酯(DBTC)联合乙醇诱发小鼠慢性胰腺炎胰腺纤维化进展中的作用及机制。方法:健康昆明小鼠36只,随机分为两组(n=18):对照组和模型组,模型组经尾静脉一次性注射DBTC(8 mg/kg)后加饮10%乙醇饲喂诱发慢性胰腺炎。造模后2、4、8周处死动物,HE及Masson胶原纤维染色观察胰腺组织的病理学改变及纤维化程度,免疫组织化学法检测F4/80的表达;制备胰腺组织匀浆检测超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)、丙二醛(MDA)、髓过氧化物酶(MPO)的变化。结果:模型组小鼠HE染色和Masson染色显示造模2周后可见成纤维细胞出现、巨噬细胞(F4/80阳染)浸润,4周及8周巨噬细胞浸润增加、伴随胰腺实质明显减少并被大量纤维组织取代。胰腺组织匀浆SOD活性逐渐降低,MDA和MPO逐渐升高,与对照组同时间点相比,有显著性差异(P0.05)。结论:DBTC尾静脉注射联合饮用乙醇可以成功建立小鼠慢性胰腺炎胰腺纤维化模型,氧化炎症级联反应在胰腺纤维化进展中发挥重要的作用。     

上调miR-200c通过抑制TGF-β1/Smad3通路减轻单侧输尿管梗阻小鼠肾纤维化

目的观察mi R-200c在单侧输尿管梗阻(unilateral ureteral obstruction,UUO)小鼠肾组织中的表达变化及其对UUO小鼠肾间质纤维化和TGF-β1/Smad3通路的影响。方法 45只C57BL/6J小鼠,随机数字表法分为假UUO组、UUO组、UUO+agomi R-200c组,每组15只。假UUO组仅游离左侧输尿管但不结扎;UUO组和UUO+agomi R-200c组通过结扎左侧输尿管建立的肾纤维化模型,手术后第1、7、14d两组小鼠分别给予生理盐水和agomir-200c尾静脉注射。第21d后处死全部小鼠,取血测定血肌酐(Scr)、血尿素氮(BUN)。取小鼠梗阻侧肾脏组织,HE染色和Masson染色评价肾小管间质损伤和肾间质纤维化损伤程度,实时荧光定量PCR(q RT-PCR)检测肾组织mi R-200c的表达,Western blotting检测肾组织TGF-β1、Smad3及α平滑肌肌动蛋白(α-SMA)蛋白的表达。结果与假UUO组比较,UUO组小鼠肾组织mi R-200c的表达水平明显降低,血清Scr、BUN水平明显升高,肾小管间质损伤病理评分升高,肾胶原容积分数(c VF)增加,肾组织中TGF-β1、Smad3及α-SMA水平明显升高。与UUO组比较,UUO+agomi R-200c组小鼠肾组织mi R-200c的表达明显增高,血清Scr、BUN水平明显降低,肾小管间质损伤病理评分下降,肾胶原容积分数减少,肾组织中TGF-β1、Smad3及α-SMA水平明显降低。结论上调mi R-200c能够通过抑制TGF-β1/Smad3通路减轻UUO小鼠肾间质纤维化。     

TNFRSF13C 在单侧输尿管梗阻大鼠肾组织中的表达及其意义

目的：检测单侧输尿管梗阻（UUO）大鼠肾组织中B 细胞激活因子受体（TNFRSF13C）的表达变化,探讨其在肾间质纤维化 病变中的作用。方法：采用UUO法建立肾间质纤维化大鼠模型,20只成年雄性大鼠,随机分为4组,分别于术后0、3、7、14 天处死 大鼠。取左侧梗阻肾脏进行Masson染色,拍照后,采用双盲法评定各组肾小管间质纤维化程度。提取肾组织中总RNA,用实时荧 光定量聚合酶链反应（RT-PCR）法检测各组肾组织中TNFRSF13C基因表达情况。Pearson 检测TNFRSF13C表达量与肾小管间质 纤维化程度的相关性。结果：随着梗阻时间的延长,肾组织中TNFRSF13C 的mRNA 表达量进行性升高,与肾间质纤维化病变程 度一致,两者呈显著正相关（r=0.915,P<0.01）。结论：TNFRSF13C可能在肾间质纤维化病程中起到了重要作用,并有望成为慢性 肾脏病的临床监测指标。     

苦参素对肾间质纤维化大鼠单核巨噬细胞浸润及MCP-1表达的影响

目的 观察苦参素对肾间质纤维化大鼠单核巨噬细胞（MC/MP）浸润,MCP-1及Ⅰ型胶原表达的影响。方法 大鼠行单侧输尿管结扎（UUO）建立肾小管间质纤维化模型。实验分为3组：假手术组,UUO组,苦参素治疗组。治疗组在UUO的基础上每天以苦参素100mg/Kg腹腔注射。各组于术后第14d分别处死5只大鼠。用PAS及Masson染色法观察肾脏病理改变。用免疫组织化学法观察肾间质ED-1阳性的MC/MP细胞浸润,单核细胞趋化蛋白-1（MCP-1）及Ⅰ型胶原（ColⅠ）的表达。结果 苦参素治疗组肾间质MC/MP细胞浸润数及MCP-1,ColⅠ的表达显著低于UUO组,肾小管变性和肾间质纤维化的程度也明显减轻。结论 苦参素可下调UUO大鼠肾间质MCP-1的表达,减少MC/MP细胞浸润,减轻肾间质纤维化。     

大鼠肾间质纤维化动物模型的实验研究

目的　观察单侧输尿管结扎 (UUO)大鼠模型中肾脏病理改变 ,肾组织α 平滑肌肌动蛋白 (α SMA)和纤维连接蛋白 (FN)表达的变化 ,证明UUO方法可快速制作理想的肾脏细胞转分化和间质纤维化动物模型。方法　大鼠随机分为假手术组 (SOR)和UUO组。随机选取各组中的 6只大鼠分别于单侧输尿管结扎术后 3天、 7天、 14天、 2 1天和 2 8天处死 ,收集血清与肾组织供生化及病理分析。结果　① 2 4小时尿蛋白定量 ,UUO组与假手术组无统计学差异。UUO术后 7～ 14天 ,大鼠出现明显血尿素氮、肌酐值升高 ;术后 2 1～ 2 8天 ,血尿素氮、肌酐值反而下降 ,但 2 8天时血肌酐值仍然高于假手术组 (P <0 0 5 )。②UUO组肾小管间质损伤评分 (TIS)明显高于假手术组。UUO术后 3天 ,肾脏组织出现了早期纤维化的病理改变。随着梗阻时间延长 ,小管间质纤维化程度和间质细胞增殖、炎细胞浸润逐渐加重 ,皮质变薄十分明显。术后 2 8天 ,Masson染色见皮质区、皮髓交界处纤维化明显 ,但肾小球仍无明显病变。③免疫组化结果显示 ,UUO术后 3天肾间质α SMA阳性细胞数和FN表达增加 ,并随时间递增。UUO术后 7天 ,可见少许α SMA阳性的转分化小管上皮细胞 ;术后14天转分化的小管上皮细胞明显增多。α SMA表达与FN表达成正相关 (r=0 996 ,P <     

参麦注射液对单侧输尿管梗阻大鼠肾间质纤维化作用的研究

目的 探讨参麦注射液在单侧输尿管梗阻(UUO)大鼠肾间质纤维化进程中的可能作用.方法 成年SD大鼠54只,随机分为假手术组、模型组和参麦注射液治疗组.假手术组仅完成开腹过程,不结扎输尿管;模型组和参麦注射液治疗组行开腹左侧输尿管结扎术,术后参麦治疗组每天腹腔注射参麦注射液3 mL/(kg·d),假手术组与模型组则每天腹腔注射等量生理盐水.分别于实验的第7、14、21天各组处死动物6只,取左肾组织进行HE染色和α-平滑肌肌动蛋白(α-SMA)免疫组化检查,并测定梗阻侧肾组织中SOD和MDA含量.结果 与模型组比较,参麦注射液治疗组肾小管间质病理改变明显减轻,肾间质α-SMA表达减少;肾组织中SOD活性增加,MDA含量下降.结论 参麦注射液可通过减少氧化应激,减少肾间质α-SMA表达而抑制肾间质纤维化进程.     

单侧输尿管结扎再通大鼠模型的建立方法及其评价

目的比较单侧输尿管结扎（UUO）与单侧输尿管结扎再通（RUUO）建立的SD大鼠肾纤维化模型的优劣,从而得到更符合临床慢性肾衰进展特点的动物模型,以供临床药物筛选、疗效评介、科研、教学使用。方法健康SPF级雄性SD大鼠54只,随机分成假手术组、UUO组及UUO再通组各18只,造模成功后检测血肌酐（Scr）、尿素氮（BUN）及尿N-乙酰-β-D-氨基葡萄糖苷酶（NAG）,病理检查肾小管间质纤维化指数和免疫组化检查α-肌动蛋白（α-SMA）。结果无论从肾功能方面,还是病理检查方面,UUO再通的大鼠肾纤维化动物模型均优于UUO大鼠模型。结论再通UUO肾纤维化大鼠模型在功能及病理方面及其相关的免疫组化方面优于UUO组,其病理特点更符合慢性肾小管间质纤维化进程的动物模型。     

Hydroxysafflor Yellow A Ameliorates Renal Fibrosis by Suppressing TGF-β1-Induced Epithelial-to-Mesenchymal Transition

ObjectiveRenal fibrosis is the common pathological foundation of many chronic kidney diseases (CKDs). The aim of this study was to investigate whether Hydroxysafflor yellow A (HSYA) can preserve renal function by inhibiting the progression of renal fibrosis and the potential mechanisms.MethodsRenal fibrosis was induced by unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO) performed on 7-week-old C57BL/6 mice. HSYA (10, 50 and 100 mg/kg) were intragastrically administered. Sham group and model group were administered with the same volume of vehicle. Serum and kidney samples were collected 14 days after the UUO surgery. Serum biochemical indicators were measured by automatic biochemical analyzer. Histological changes were evaluated by HE and Masson staining. In vitro, the anti-fibrotic effect of HSYA was tested on human recombinant transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) stimulated HK-2 cells. The protein levels of α-SMA, collagen-I and fibronectin in kidney tissue andHK-2 cells were measured by immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence. The protein levels of apoptosis-relative and TGF-β1/Smad3 signaling were detected by western blot.ResultsHSYA slowed the development of renal fibrosis both in vivo and in vitro. In UUO rats, renal function index suggested that HSYA treatment decreased the level of serum creatinine (Scr) and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) rose by UUO (P<0.05). HE staining and Masson staining demonstrated that kidney interstitial fibrosis, tubular atrophy, and inflammatory cell infiltration were notably attenuated in the high-dose HSYA group compared with the model group. The expressions of α-SMA, collagen-I and fibronectin were decreased in the UUO kidney and HK-2 cells of the HSYA-treatment group. Moreover, HSYA reduced the apoptotic rate of HK-2 cells stimulated by TGF-β1. Further study revealed that HSYA regulated the TGF-β1/Smads signaling pathway both in kidney tissue and HK-2 cells.ConclusionsThese results suggested that HSYA had a protective effect against fibrosis in renal cells, at least partly, through inhibiting TGF-β1/smad3-mediated Epithelial–mesenchymal transition signaling pathway.     

Sorafenib Ameliorates Renal Fibrosis through Inhibition of TGF-β-Induced Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition

ObjectiveThis study was to investigate whether sorafenib can inhibit the progression of renal fibrosis and to study the possible mechanisms of this effect.MethodsEight-week-old rats were subjected to unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO) and were intragastrically administered sorafenib, while control and sham groups were administered vehicle for 14 or 21 days. NRK-52E cells were treated with TGF-β1 and sorafenib for 24 or 48 hours. HE and Masson staining were used to visualize fibrosis of the renal tissue in each group. The expression of α-SMA and E-cadherin in kidney tissue and NRK-52E cells were performed using immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence. The apoptosis rate of NRK-52E cells was determined by flow cytometry analysis. The protein levels of Smad3 and p-Smad3 in kidney tissue and NRK-52E cells were detected by western blot analysis.ResultsHE staining demonstrated that kidney interstitial fibrosis, tubular atrophy, and inflammatory cell infiltration in the sorafenib-treated-UUO groups were significantly decreased compared with the vehicle-treated-UUO group (p<0.05). Masson staining showed that the area of fibrosis was significantly decreased in the sorafenib-treated-UUO groups compared with vehicle-treated-UUO group (p<0.01). The size of the kidney did not significantly increase; the cortex of the kidney was thicker and had a richer blood supply in the middle-dose sorafenib group compared with the vehicle-treated-UUO group (p<0.05). Compared with the vehicle-treated-UUO and TGF-β-stimulated NRK-52E groups, the expression of a-SMA and E-cadherin decreased and increased, respectively, in the UUO kidneys and NRK-52E cells of the sorafenib-treated groups (p<0.05). The apoptotic rate of NRK-52E cells treated with sorafenib decreased for 24 hours in a dose-dependent manner (p<0.05). Compared with the vehicle-treated UUO and TGF-β-stimulated NRK-52E groups, the ratio of p-Smad3 to Smad3 decreased in the sorafenib-treated groups (p<0.05).ConclusionOur results suggest that sorafenib may useful for the treatment of renal fibrosis through the suppression of TGF-β/Smad3-induced EMT signaling.     

巨噬细胞亚型转变在大鼠肾脏缺血/再灌注损伤中的作用

目的：探讨巨噬细胞在大鼠肾脏缺血/再灌注损伤过程中的亚型转变及意义。方法：将30只雄性SD大鼠随机分成假手术组（Sham,n=6）和缺血/再灌组（IRI,夹闭肾动脉45 min,n=24）。IRI组分别于术后0、6、24和72 h取肾组织,每个时相组6只大鼠。用HE染色观察肾组织损伤程度;免疫组化染色检测细胞增殖核抗原（PCNA）的表达;实时定量RT-PCR检测巨噬细胞移动抑制因子（MIF） mRNA的表达;免疫组织荧光染色检测MIF、单核巨噬细胞趋化蛋白-1（MCP-1）以及活化巨噬细胞标志物CD68的表达,流式细胞分析检测巨噬细胞M1和M2亚型的分布特征。结果：病理结果显示大鼠肾局部损伤情况和炎症细胞浸润程度在24 h时最为严重,之后逐渐恢复。PCNA在再灌后表达明显增加,6 h达峰值,72 h表达下降。相比于正常组,再灌组大鼠肾组织中MIF的mRNA和蛋白表达明显升高;MCP-1表达则在6 h达峰值,随后下降;而CD68阳性的巨噬细胞数量明显增加,24 h达峰值,72 h表达下降。更进一步研究发现缺血/再灌注6 h时,M1亚型分布达最高值;之后随着缺血/再灌注时间延长,M1亚群相对含量开始下调,M2随之升高。结论：在肾脏缺血/再灌注早期,M1巨噬细胞介导的组织损伤发挥主要作用,随后M2型表达逐渐上调,并通过促进细胞增殖修复肾组织损伤。     

TNF-alpha neutralization ameliorates obstruction-induced renal fibrosis and dysfunction

Upper urinary tract obstruction results in tubulointerstitial fibrosis and a progressive decline in renal function. Although several inflammatory mediators have been implicated in the pathophysiology of renal obstruction, the contribution of TNF-alpha to obstruction-induced fibrosis and renal dysfunction has not been thoroughly evaluated. To study this, male Sprague-Dawley rats were subjected to left unilateral ureteral obstruction vs. sham operation. Rats received either vehicle or a pegylated form of soluble TNF receptor type 1 (PEG-sTNFR1) every 84 h. The kidneys were harvested 1, 3, or 7 days postoperatively, and tissue samples were analyzed for TNF-alpha expression (ELISA), macrophage infiltration (ED-1 staining), transforming growth factor-beta(1) expression (ELISA, RT-PCR), collagen I and IV activity (Western Blot, immunohistochemistry), alpha-smooth muscle actin accumulation (immunohistochemistry, Western blot analysis), and angiotensinogen expression (Western blot). In a separate arm, the glomerular filtration rate (inulin clearance) of rats subjected to unilateral ureteral obstruction in the presence of either vehicle or PEG-sTNFR1 was determined. Renal obstruction induced increased tissue TNF-alpha and transforming growth factor-beta(1) levels, collagen I and IV activity, interstitial volume, alpha-smooth muscle actin accumulation, angiotensinogen expression, and renal dysfunction, whereas treatment with PEG-sTNFR1 significantly reduced each of these markers of renal fibrosis. These results demonstrate that TNF-alpha mediates obstruction-induced renal fibrosis and identify TNF-alpha neutralization as a potential therapeutic option for the amelioration of obstruction-induced renal injury.     

Continuous AMD3100 Treatment Worsens Renal Fibrosis through Regulation of Bone Marrow Derived Pro-Angiogenic Cells Homing and T-Cell-Related Inflammation

AMD3100 is a small molecule inhibitor of chemokine receptor type 4 (CXCR4), which is located in the cell membranes of CD34+ cells and a variety of inflammatory cells and has been reported to reduce organ fibrosis in the lung, liver and myocardium. However, the effect of AMD3100 on renal fibrosis is unknown. This study investigated the impact of AMD3100 on renal fibrosis. C57bl/6 mice were subjected to unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO) surgery with or without AMD3100 administration. Tubular injury, collagen deposition and fibrosis were detected and analyzed by histological staining, immunocytochemistry and Western Blot. Bone marrow derived pro-angiogenic cells (CD45+, CD34+ and CD309+ cells) and capillary density (CD31+) were measured by flow cytometry (FACS) and immunofluorescence (IF). Inflammatory cells, chemotactic factors and T cell proliferation were characterized. We found that AMD3100 treatment did not alleviate renal fibrosis but, rather, increased tissue damage and renal fibrosis. Continuous AMD3100 administration did not improve bone marrow derived pro-angiogenic cells mobilization but, rather, inhibited the migration of bone marrow derived pro-angiogenic cells into the fibrotic kidney. Additionally, T cell infiltration was significantly increased in AMD3100-treated kidneys compared to un-treated kidneys. Thus, treatment of UUO mice with AMD3100 led to an increase in T cell infiltration, suggesting that AMD3100 aggravated renal fibrosis.