The Interaction of Naegleria fowleri Amoebae with Murine Macrophage Cell Lines

The present study was undertaken to determine whether murine macrophage cell lines exhibited in vitro amoebicidal activity comparable to that elicited by activated murine peritoneal macrophages. Peritoneal macrophages activated in vivo by bacillus Calmette-Guérin or Propionibacterium acnes demonstrated significant cytolysis of Naegleria fowleri amoebae. The macrophage cell line RAW264.7 also effected cytolysis of amoebae, but to a lesser extent than that elicited by activated peritoneal macrophages. However, the macrophage cell lines, J774A.1 and P388D₁, did not exhibit amoebicidal activity. Macrophage conditioned medium prepared from RAW264.7 macrophages mediated cytolysis of L929 tumor cells but had no effect on N. fowleri amoebae. In addition, neither recombinant tumor necrosis factor nor recombinant interleukin-1 exhibited amoebicidal activity. Scanning electron microscopy of co-cultures revealed that N. fowler bound to activated peritoneal macrophages and RAW264.7 macrophages. These results suggest that RAW264.7 macrophages treated in vitro with lipopolysaccharide are similar to macrophages activated in vivo in that they effect contact-dependent cytolysis of Naegleria fowleri amoebae. The RAW264.7 macrophages are unlike primary macrophage cultures in that they either do not release soluble amoebicidal factors into the conditioned medium or they release insufficient quantities.     

Lambertellin from Pycnoporus sanguineus MUCL 51321 and its anti-inflammatory effect via modulation of MAPK and NF-κB signaling pathways

Lambertellin (1) and ergosta-5,7,22-trien-3-ol (2) were isolated from the solid rice fermentation of the plant pathogenic fungus Pycnoporus sanguineus MUCL 51321. Their structures were elucidated using comprehensive spectroscopic methods. The isolated compounds were tested on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophage cells. Lambertellin (1) exhibited promising inhibitory activity against nitric oxide (NO) production with IC₅₀ value of 3.19 µM, and it significantly inhibited the expression of inducible NO synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2). Lambertellin (1) also decreased the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-6 and IL-1β. The study of the mechanistic pathways revealed that lambertellin (1) exerts its anti-inflammatory effect in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophage cells by modulating the activation of the mitogen activated protein kinase (MAPK) and nuclear factor κB (NF-κB) signaling pathways. Therefore, lambertellin (1) could be a promising lead compound for the development of new anti-inflammatory drugs.     

双氢青蒿素调控巨噬细胞增殖和迁移的作用研究

目的:探讨双氢青蒿素在体外对小鼠单核巨噬细胞RAW264.7的增殖、克隆形成、周期、凋亡和迁移的影响。方法:采用梯度浓度(2.5μg/m L, 5μg/m L, 10μg/m L, 20μg/m L)的双氢青蒿素处理RAW264.7细胞,利用CCK8实验检测双氢青蒿素对巨噬细胞增殖能力的影响,利用克隆形成实验检测双氢青蒿素对RAW264.7细胞克隆形成能力的影响,利用流式细胞术检测双氢青蒿素对RAW264.7细胞周期和凋亡的影响,利用划痕修复实验检测RAW264.7细胞迁移能力。结果:CCK8实验结果显示,双氢青蒿素可以显著抑制RAW264.7巨噬细胞的增殖能力,且抑制效果与双氢青蒿素的浓度呈正相关性。克隆形成实验结果显示,双氢青蒿素可以抑制细胞的克隆形成能力。双氢青蒿素处理使RAW264.7细胞G0/G1期比例显著升高,S期与G2/M期细胞比例显著降低。双氢青蒿素对巨噬细胞凋亡具有诱导作用,且凋亡诱导作用呈现浓度依赖的特性。划痕修复实验结果显示,双氢青蒿素可以显著抑制RAW264.7巨噬细胞的迁移能力。结论:双氢青蒿素可以导致巨噬细胞的细胞周期G0/G1阻滞,并且诱导细胞凋亡,对巨噬细胞增殖和迁移具有抑制作用。     

Anti-inflammatory effect of chitosan oligosaccharides in RAW 264.7 cells

We examined the effects of chitosan oligosaccharides (COSs) with different molecular weights (COS-A, 10 kDa < MW < 20 kDa; COS-C, 1 kDa < MW < 3 kDa) on the lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced production of prostaglandin E₂ and nitric oxide and on the expression of cyclooxygenase-2 and inducible nitric oxide synthase in RAW264.7 macrophages. COS-A (0.4%) and COS-C (0.2%) significantly inhibited PGE2 production in LPS-stimulated macrophages without cytotoxicity. The effect of COS-A and COS-C on COX-2 expression in activated macrophages was also investigated by immunoblotting. The inhibition of PGE₂ by COS-A and COS-C can be attributed to the blocking of COX-2 protein expression. COS-A (0.4%) and COS-C (0.2%) also markedly inhibited the LPS-induced NO production of RAW 264.7 cells by 50.2% and 44.1%, respectively. The inhibition of NO by COSs was consistent with decreases in inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) protein expression. To test the inhibitory effects of COS-A and COS-C on other cytokines, we also performed ELISA assays for IL-1β in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophage cells, but only a dose-dependent decrease in the IL-1β production exerted by COS-A was observed. In order to test for irritation and the potential sensitization of COS-A and COS-C for use as cosmetic materials, human skin primary irritation tests were performed on 32 volunteers; no adverse reactions of COSs usage were observed. Based on these results, we suggest that COS-A and COS-C be considered possible anti-inflammatory candidates for topical application.     

Cloning and characterization of osteoclast precursors from the raw264.7 cell line

Summary Osteoclasts are bone-resorbing cells that differentiate from macrophage precursors in response to receptor activator of NF-κB ligand (RANKL). In vitro models of osteoclast differentiation are principally based on primary cell cultures, which are poorly suited to molecular and transgene studies because of the limitations associated with the use of primary macrophage. RAW264.7 is a transfectable macrophage cell line with the capacity to form osteoclast-like cells. In the present study, we have identified osteoclast precursors among clones of RAW264.7 cells. RAW264.7 cell were cloned by limiting dilution and induced to osteoclast differentiation by treatment with recombinant RANKL. Individual RAW264.7 cell clones formed tartrate resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP)-positive multinuclear cells to various degrees with RANKL treatment. All clones tested expressed the RANKL receptor RANK. Each of the clones expressed the osteoclast marker genes TRAP and cathepsin-K mRNA with RANKL treatment. However, we noted that only select clones were able to form large, well-spread, TRAP-positive multinuclear cells. Clones capable of forming large TRAP-positive multinuclear cells also expressed β₃ integrin and calcitonin receptor mRNAs and were capable of resorbing a mineralized matrix. All clones tested activated NF-κB with RANKL treatment. cDNA expression profiling of osteoclast precursor RAW264.7 cell clones demonstrates appropriate expression of a large number of genes before and after osteoclastic differentiation. These osteoclast precursor RAW264.7 cell clones provide a valuable model for dissecting the cellular and molecular regulation of osteoclast differentiation and activation.     

Carboxymethyl dextran-trimethyl chitosan coated superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles: An effective siRNA delivery system for HIV-1 Nef

Gene therapy, including small interfering RNA (siRNA) technology, is one of the leading strategies that help to improve the outcomes of the current therapeutic systems against HIV-1 infection. The successful therapeutic application of siRNAs requires their safe and efficient delivery to specific cells. Here, we introduce a superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticle (SPION) for delivering siRNA against HIV-1 nef (anti-nef siRNA) into two cell lines, HEK293 and macrophage RAW 264.7. SPIONs were coated with trimethyl chitosan (TMC), and thereafter, different concentrations of SPION–TMC were coated with different ratios of a carboxymethyl dextran (CMD) to modify the physicochemical properties and improve the biological properties of the nanocarriers. The nanoparticles exhibited a spherical shape with an average size of 112 nm. The obtained results showed that the designed delivery route enhanced the uptake of siRNA into both HEK293 and RAW 264.7 cells compared with control groups. Moreover, CMD–TMC–SPIONs containing anti-nef siRNA significantly reduced the expression of HIV-1 nef in HEK293 stable cells. The modified siRNA-loaded SPIONs also displayed no toxicity or apoptosis-inducing effects on the cells. The CMD–TMC–SPIONs are suggested as potential nanocarriers for siRNA delivery in gene therapy of HIV-1 infection.     

Induction of heme oxygenase-1 by chamomile protects murine macrophages against oxidative stress

AimsProtection of cells from oxidative insult may be possible through direct scavenging of reactive oxygen species, or through stimulation of intracellular antioxidant defense mechanisms by induction of antioxidant gene expression. In this study we investigated the cytoprotective effect of chamomile and elucidated the underlying mechanisms.Main methodsThe cytoprotective effect of chamomile was examined on H₂O₂-induced cellular stress in RAW 264.7 murine macrophages.Key findingsRAW 264.7 murine macrophages treated with chamomile were protected from cell death caused by H₂O₂. Treatment with 50 μM H₂O₂ for 6 h caused significant increase in cellular stress accompanied by cell death in RAW 264.7 macrophages. Pretreatment with chamomile at 10–20 μg/mL for 16 h followed by H₂O₂ treatment protected the macrophages against cell death. Chamomile exposure significantly increased the expression of antioxidant enzymes viz. heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), peroxiredoxin-1 (Prx-1), and thioredoxin-1 (Trx-1) in a dose-dependent manner, compared with their respective controls. Chamomile increased nuclear translocation of Nrf2 with increased phosphorylated Nrf2 levels, and binding to the antioxidant response element in the nucleus.SignificanceThese molecular findings for the first time provide insights into the mechanisms underlying the induction of phase 2 enzymes through the Keap1-Nrf2 signaling pathway by chamomile, and provide evidence that chamomile possesses antioxidant and cytoprotective properties.     

A Comparative Study on Hulled Adlay and Unhulled Adlay through Evaluation of Their LPS‐Induced Anti‐Inflammatory Effects,and Isolation of Pure Compounds

Coicis semen (=the hulled seed of Coix lacryma‐jobi L. var. ma‐yuen (Rom.Caill. ) Stapf ; Gramineae), commonly known as adlay and Job's tears, is widely used in traditional medicine and as a nutritious food. Bioassay‐guided fractionation of the AcOEt fraction of unhulled adlays, using measurement of nitric oxide (NO) production on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)‐stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophage cells, led to the isolation and identification of two new stereoisomers, (+)‐(7′S,8′R,7″S,8″R)‐guaiacylglycerol β‐O‐4′‐dihydrodisinapyl ether ( 1 ) and (+)‐(7′S,8′R,7″R,8″R)‐guaiacylglycerol β‐O‐4′‐dihydrodisinapyl ether ( 2 ), together with six known compounds, 3 – 8 . Compounds 3 and 4 exhibited inhibitory activities on LPS‐induced NO production with IC₅₀ values of 1.4 and 3.7 μM , respectively, and suppressed inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase‐2 (COX‐2) protein expressions in RAW 264.7 macrophage cells. Simple high‐performance liquid chromatography with ultraviolet detection (HPLC/UV) was used to compare the AcOEt fraction of unhulled adlays responsible for the anti‐inflammatory activity in RAW 264.7 cells and the inactive AcOEt fraction of hulled adlays.     

The interaction of Naegleria fowleri amoebae with murine macrophage cell lines

The present study was undertaken to determine whether murine macrophage cell lines exhibited in vitro amoebicidal activity comparable to that elicited by activated murine peritoneal macrophages. Peritoneal macrophages activated in vivo by bacillus Calmette-Guérin or Propionibacterium acnes demonstrated significant cytolysis of Naegleria fowleri amoebae. The macrophage cell line RAW264.7 also effected cytolysis of amoebae, but to a lesser extent than that elicited by activated peritoneal macrophages. However, the macrophage cell lines, J774A.1 and P388D1, did not exhibit amoebicidal activity. Macrophage conditioned medium prepared from RAW264.7 macrophages mediated cytolysis of L929 tumor cells but had no effect on N. fowleri amoebae. In addition, neither recombinant tumor necrosis factor nor recombinant interleukin-1 exhibited amoebicidal activity. Scanning electron microscopy of co-cultures revealed that N. fowleri bound to activated peritoneal macrophages and RAW264.7 macrophages. These results suggest that RAW264.7 macrophages treated in vitro with lipopolysaccharide are similar to macrophages activated in vivo in that they effect contact-dependent cytolysis of Naegleria fowleri amoebae. The RAW264.7 macrophages are unlike primary macrophage cultures in that they either do not release soluble amoebicidal factors into the conditioned medium or they release insufficient quantities.     

Peroxiredoxin-1, a possible target in modulating inflammatory cytokine production in macrophage like cell line RAW264.7

Peroxiredoxin (PRX), a scavenger of H₂O₂ and alkyl hydroperoxides in living organisms, protects cells from oxidative stress. Contrary to its known anti‐oxidant roles, the involvement of PRX‐1 in the regulation of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) signaling is poorly understood, possible immunological functions of PRX‐1 having been uncovered only recently. In the present study, it was discovered that the PRX‐1 deficient macrophage like cell line (RAW264.7) has anti‐inflammatory activity when stimulated by LPS. Treatment with LPS for 3 hrs resulted in increased gene expression of an anti‐inflammatory cytokine, interleukin‐10 (IL‐10), in PRX‐1 knock down RAW264.7 cells. Gene expression of pro‐inflammatory cytokines IL‐1β and tumor necrosis factor‐ α (TNF‐α) did not show notable changes under the same conditions. However, production of these cytokines significantly decreased in PRX‐1 knock down RAW264.7 cells with 12 hrs of stimulation. Production of IL‐10 was also increased in PRX‐1 knock down RAW264.7 cells with 12 hrs of stimulation. We predicted that higher concentrations of IL‐10 would result in decreased expression of IL‐1β and TNF‐α in PRX‐1 knock‐down cells. This was confirmed by blocking IL‐10, which reestablished IL‐1β and TNF‐α secretion. We also observed that increased concentrations of IL‐10 do not affect the NF‐κB pathway. Interestingly, STAT3 phosphorylation by LPS stimulation was significantly increased in PRX‐1 knockdown RAW264.7 cells. Up‐regulation of IL‐10 in PRX‐1 knockdown cells and the resulting downregulation of proinflammatory cytokine production seem to involve the STAT3 pathway in macrophages. Thus, down‐regulation of PRX‐1 may contribute to the suppression of adverse effects caused by excessive activation of macrophages through affecting the STAT3 signaling pathway.     

Morin,a Bioflavonoid Suppresses Monosodium Urate Crystal-Induced Inflammatory Immune Response in RAW 264.7 Macrophages through the Inhibition of Inflammatory Mediators,Intracellular ROS Levels and NF-κB Activation

Our previous studies had reported that morin, a bioflavanoid exhibited potent anti-inflammatory effect against adjuvant-induced arthritic rats. In this current study, we investigated the anti-inflammatory mechanism of morin against monosodium urate crystal (MSU)-induced inflammation in RAW 264.7 macrophage cells, an in vitro model for acute gouty arthritis. For comparison purpose, colchicine was used as a reference drug. We have observed that morin (100–300 μM) treatment significantly suppressed the levels of inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, MCP-1 and VEGF), inflammatory mediators (NO and PEG₂), and lysosomal enzymes (acid phosphatase, β-galactosidase, N-acetyl glucosamindase and cathepsin D) in MSU-crystals stimulated macrophage cells. The mRNA expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, and MCP-1), inflammatory enzymes (iNOS and COX-2), and NF-κBp65 was found downregulated in MSU crystal stimulated macrophage cells by morin treatment, however, the mRNA expression of hypoxanthine phospho ribosyl transferse (HPRT) was found to be increased. The flow cytometry analysis revealed that morin treatment decreased intracellular reactive oxygen species levels in MSU crystal stimulated macrophage cells. The western blot analysis clearly showed that morin mainly exerts its anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting the MSU crystal-induced COX-2 and TNF-α protein expression through the inactivation of NF-κB signaling pathway in RAW 264.7 macrophage cells similar to that of BAY 11–7082 (IκB kinase inhibitor). Our results collectively suggest that morin can be a potential therapeutic agent for inflammatory disorders like acute gouty arthritis.     

Suppressive Effects of Genistein on Oxidative Stress and NFκB Activation in RAW 264.7 Macrophages

This study was designed to investigate whether genistein may ameliorate oxidative stress and nuclear factor κB (NFκB) activation in the lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW 264.7 murine macrophage cell line. Treatment of RAW 264.7 cells with genistein significantly reduced lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated nitric oxide (NO) production in a dose-dependent manner with an IC₅₀ of 69.4 μM. Genistein at 50 μM and 100 μM concentrations reduced thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances (TBARS) accumulation, increasing the GSH level and antioxidant enzyme activities, such as superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase. The specific DNA-binding activities of nuclear factor κB (NFκB) on nuclear extracts from 50 μM and 100 μM genistein treatments were significanly suppressed. These results suggest that genistein has mild antioxidant activity to suppress intracellular oxidative stress and NFκB activation.     

Aminothiazoles inhibit RANKL‐ and LPS‐mediated osteoclastogenesis and PGE2 production in RAW 264.7 cells

Periodontitis is characterized by chronic inflammation and osteoclast‐mediated bone loss regulated by the receptor activator of nuclear factor‐κB (RANK), RANK ligand (RANKL) and osteoprotegerin (OPG). The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of aminothiazoles targeting prostaglandin E synthase‐1 (mPGES‐1) on RANKL‐ and lipopolysaccharide (LPS)‐mediated osteoclastogenesis and prostaglandin E₂ (PGE₂) production in vitro using the osteoclast precursor RAW 264.7 cells. RAW 264.7 cells were treated with RANKL or LPS alone or in combination with the aminothiazoles 4‐([4‐(2‐naphthyl)‐1,3‐thiazol‐2‐yl]amino)phenol (TH‐848) or 4‐(3‐fluoro‐4‐methoxyphenyl)‐N‐(4‐phenoxyphenyl)‐1,3‐thiazol‐2‐amine (TH‐644). Aminothiazoles significantly decreased the number of multinucleated tartrate‐resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP)‐positive osteoclast‐like cells in cultures of RANKL‐ and LPS‐stimulated RAW 264.7 cells, as well as reduced the production of PGE₂ in culture supernatants. LPS‐treatment induced mPGES‐1 mRNA expression at 16 hrs and the subsequent PGE₂ production at 72 hrs. Conversely, RANKL did not affect PGE₂ secretion but markedly reduced mPGES‐1 at mRNA level. Furthermore, mRNA expression of TRAP and cathepsin K (CTSK) was reduced by aminothiazoles in RAW 264.7 cells activated by LPS, whereas RANK, OPG or tumour necrosis factor α mRNA expression was not significantly affected. In RANKL‐activated RAW 264.7 cells, TH‐848 and TH‐644 down‐regulated CTSK but not TRAP mRNA expression. Moreover, the inhibitory effect of aminothiazoles on PGE₂ production was also confirmed in LPS‐stimulated human peripheral blood mononuclear cell cultures. In conclusion, the aminothiazoles reduced both LPS‐ and RANKL‐mediated osteoclastogenesis and PGE₂ production in RAW 264.7 cells, suggesting these compounds as potential inhibitors for treatment of chronic inflammatory bone resorption, such as periodontitis.     

Enhanced Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy Through Targeting to Macrophages: Synthesis and <Emphasis Type="Italic">In Vitro</Emphasis> Evaluation of Folate-Glycine-Celecoxib

As an effective COX-2 inhibitor, celecoxib is widely used in anti-inflammation therapy. However, it may cause cardiovascular risks and renal adverse effects. In the present study, we aimed to construct a celecoxib prodrug with enhanced anti-inflammatory efficacy and reduced adverse effects using folate in order to target activated macrophages. Folate-glycine-celecoxib was synthesized and identified by ¹H-NMR, MS, and FTIR analyses. The cytotoxicity of folate-glycine-celecoxib was tested on murine macrophage cells (RAW264.7) using thiazolyl blue tetrazolium bromide. Cellular uptake studies were employed to determine targeting ability toward folate receptors via flow cytometry and confocal microscopy. Anti-inflammatory efficacy of folate-glycine-celecoxib was investigated by measuring the concentration of LPS-induced nitric oxide (NO). Folate-glycine-celecoxib exhibited lower cytotoxicity than conventional celecoxib, and this conjugate could be targetedly transported into RAW264.7 cells through binding with folate receptors on cell surface. Through targeting to RAW264.7 cells, folate-glycine-celecoxib exhibited better effects than equimolar celecoxib in NO inhibition, suggesting greater anti-inflammatory activity. These findings demonstrated that the prodrug folate-glycine-celecoxib had potential to treat inflammatory disease with low cytotoxicity and high targeting ability.     

Toxoplasma gondii: Expression of GRA1 gene in endoplasmic reticulum promotes both growth and adherence and modulates intracellular calcium release in macrophages

In this study, effects of GRA1 organelle-targeted expression on macrophage functions were investigated. The recombinant plasmid pCMV/myc/ER-GRA1 was constructed and then was transfected into murine macrophage RAW264.7 by Lipofectamine, selected by resistance of G418. The selected mono-clone cell line was named ER-GRA1-RAW264.7. The expression of GRA1 was localized in ER of ER-GRA1-RAW264.7 cells by indirect immunofluorescence detection. GRA1 mRNA expression level in ER-GRA1-RAW264.7 cell was significantly enhanced with a concomitant increase in its growth and adherence activity. Fluorescence intensity of intracellular calcium in ER-GRA1-RAW264.7, ER-ctrl-RAW264.7 and RAW264.7 cells in the presence of 1 mmol/l arachidonic acid (AA) were assayed by confocal microscopy using calcium-sensitive dye, Fluo-3 AM. Cytoplasm [Ca²⁺]i peaked at about 18 s after AA treatment, and cytoplasm [Ca²⁺]i of RAW264.7 cell almost instantly stepped up after AA was added, and peaked in 3 s, with a minor cytoplasm [Ca²⁺]i vibration subsequently. These results demonstrated that the expression of GRA1 in ER of macrophages promotes both growth and adherence of macrophages and modulates the intracellular calcium release stimulated by AA.     

腺苷脱氨酶抑制巨噬细胞增殖迁移的作用研究

目的:探讨腺苷脱氨酶对鼠源巨噬细胞RAW264.7增殖、迁移、细胞周期、细胞凋亡的影响.方法:用不同浓度(0、0.25、1.25、2.5、5U/mL)的腺苷脱氨酶处理RAW264.7细胞后,用实时细胞分析系统检测细胞增殖能力,用流式细胞术检测腺苷脱氨酶对细胞凋亡和周期的影响,划痕修复实验检测RAW264.7细胞迁移能力...     

β(1) -adrenergic receptor autoantibodies from heart failure patients enhanced TNF-α secretion in RAW264.7 macrophages in a largely PKA-dependent fashion

Autoantibodies against the second extracellular loop of β₁‐adrenergic receptor (β₁‐AA) not only contribute to increased susceptibility to heart failure, but also play a causative role in myocardial remodeling through their catecholamine‐like effects via binding with the β₁‐adrenergic receptor. The current study was designed to determine whether β₁‐AA isolated from the sera of heart failure patients could cause TNF‐α secretion from the murine macrophage‐like cell line RAW264.7. Blood samples were collected from 40 patients who had suffered heart failure, as well as from 40 healthy subjects. The titer of β₁‐AA and the level of TNF‐α were detected using ELISA. The effect of β₁‐AA on murine macrophage‐like cell line RAW264.7 proliferation was detected by CCK‐8 kits and CFSE assay. Western blot assay was used to analyze the expression of phospho‐VASP. β₁‐AA appeared more frequently in patients with heart failure than in healthy subjects. The β₁‐AA isolated from heart failure patients promoted an increase of TNF‐α levels, which could be completely blocked by the selective β₁‐adrenergic receptor antagonist metoprolol and the second extracellular loop of β₁‐adrenergic receptor (β₁‐AR‐EC_II), but only partially inhibited by PKA inhibitor H89. Furthermore, the β₁‐AA could enhance the proliferation of RAW264.7 cells in vitro. Meanwhile, the expression of phospho‐VASP was markedly increased in the presence of β₁‐AA. These results demonstrate for the first time that the β₁‐AA isolated from heart failure patients could bind with β₁‐AR on the surface of RAW264.7 cells, causing the release of TNF‐α largely in a PKA‐dependent fashion. J. Cell. Biochem. 113: 3218–3228, 2012. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

沙棘果油对过氧化氢诱导氧化损伤的保护作用

沙棘(Hippophae rhamnoides)是一种具有药用价值的植物,沙棘果油具有抗氧化、抗炎症及抗肿瘤等多种药理作用。为了探讨沙棘果油对H₂O₂造成氧化性损伤的细胞生长的影响及其抗氧化性,该研究选择H₂O₂对RAW264.7细胞氧化损伤模型,通过DPPH(1,1-二苯基-2-三硝基苯肼)自由基清除实验检测沙棘果油体外抗氧化能力,用[3-(4,5-二甲基噻唑-2)-2,5-二苯基四氮唑溴盐]MTT法和流式细胞仪检测超氧化物阴离子荧光探针(DHE)信号,分别检测不同浓度沙棘果油对H₂O₂损伤细胞的存活率和超氧化物阴离子水平。结果表明:(1)在DPPH自由基清除实验中,当沙棘果油浓度小于4.9%时,沙棘果油的抗氧化能力大于维生素C。(2)通过MTT法发现,浓度为3.125%的沙棘果油对H₂O₂损伤细胞的存活率显著升高(P<0.01)。(3)从DHE检测发现,在同一检测时间点,随着沙棘果油浓度增加,DHE阳性细胞比例显著下降(P<0.01); 在不同检测时间点,随着沙棘果油浓度增加,DHE阳性细胞比例显著升高(P<0.01)。沙棘果油对过氧化氢诱导的RAW264.7细胞氧化损伤模型有一定修复作用,可能与细胞内超氧化物阴离子水平受到抑制有关,它具有抗氧化性损伤的潜能。