LPS诱导海马星形胶质细胞活化与活化的星形胶质细胞对海马神经元的影响

探讨脂多糖(Lipopolysaccharide,LPS)对长时间存活大鼠海马内星形胶质细胞的反应以及对神经元的影响。方法:本实验用10只健康成年雄性SD大鼠,海马CA3区注射LPS 10μ1．7和14d后,尼氏染色观察神经元的变化,免疫组织化学染色结合图像分析方法观察海马CA3区注射部位胶质纤维酸性蛋白(glial fibrillary acidic protein GFAP)、的表达变化。结果:脂多糖可促进海马星形胶质细胞的活化,但并不能引起海马区神经元的损伤。结论:星形胶质细胞在脑损伤后的脑内炎症反应起了一定的作用,但并不能引起神经元的损伤。     

阿魏酸对脂多糖诱导的小鼠小胶质细胞炎性反应的抑制作用

阿魏酸是川芎、当归等中药的有效成分之一,具有较强的抗氧化活性和抗炎作用。小胶质细胞是脑内常驻的免疫效应细胞,极易被激活而导致脑内发生慢性神经性炎症反应,与阿尔茨海默病等神经退行性疾病的发生发展密切相关。该研究采用脂多糖(LPS)刺激小胶质细胞(BV-2)活化,研究阿魏酸对炎症反应的抑制作用。结果表明,2.5～22.5μg/mL的阿魏酸浓度依赖性的抑制一氧化氮(NO)、前列腺素E2(PGE2)、白介素-1β(IL-1β)等炎症因子的产生,以及一氧化氮合酶(iNOS)、环氧合酶-2(COX-2)蛋白的表达,其作用机制可能与其抑制Toll样受体4(TLR4)表达有关。     

小胶质细胞活化对癫痫发病的影响

目的探讨抑制小胶质细胞活化对癫痫发作的影响及对脑神经元的保护作用。方法将大鼠随机分为4组：生理盐水对照组（NS组）,海人酸致痫组（KA组）,美满霉素预处理＋海人酸组（MC＋KA组）,单纯美满霉素组（MC组）。采用免疫组化法观察各组大鼠造模后脑内Ox-42、c—fos和caspase-3免疫反应性。RT—PCR或Westernblot法检测造模后Apaf-1mRNA含量和caspase-3蛋白表达量。结果在KA致痫后2h大脑皮质及海马部位有明显的小胶质细胞活化、增殖,同时C—los蛋白的表达在致痫组也较对照组显著增强,Mc干预致痫组可明显减弱上述效应。Apaf-1mRNA的含量及caspase-3蛋白含量和免疫反应在造模后24h时间点四组之间无明显差异,在48h和72h时间点,KA组明显高于对照组（P〈0．05）,MC预处理则明显拮抗其高表达（P〈O．05）。结论KA致痫不仅通过提高神经元的兴奋性而且也通过激活小胶质细胞共同导致癫痫发作,二者相互协同作用,可进一步促进神经元凋亡,而MC能通过抑制小胶质细胞活化在癫痫中发挥神经保护作用。     

SOCS1在氯胺酮减轻小胶质细胞活化中的机制研究

目的:探讨麻醉药氯胺酮(Ketamine, KET)对暴露于脂多糖(Lipopolysaccharide, LPS)中的小胶质细胞活化水平的影响,并观察细胞因子信号转导抑制因子1(Suppressor of Cytokine Signaling 1, SOCS1)在其中的作用。方法:本研究选用N9小胶质细胞系,将其暴露于浓度为10 ng/mL的LPS中,模拟炎症反应,同时给与浓度为1 m M的KET,采用Western blot、酶联免疫吸附检测(Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay, ELISA)小RNA干扰和免疫细胞染色等方法,观察KET对暴露于LPS中的小胶质细胞活化水平的影响,及SOCS1分子在其中的作用。结果:将细胞分为3组,分别为正常培养的Control组、LPS组和KET+LPS组,研究发现,将N9小胶质细胞暴露于含10 ng/mL的细胞培养基中24 h后,细胞诱导型一氧化氮合酶(Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase, i NOS)表达和培养基肿瘤坏死因子α(Tumor Necrosis Factorα, TNF-α)含量显著增加(P0.05),而KET可显著降i NOS蛋白表达和培养基TNF-α含量(P0.05)。随后,将细胞分为5组,分别为Control组、LPS组、KET+LPS组、SOCS1-siRNA+KET+LPS组和乱序siRNA(SC-siRNA)+KET+LPS组,我们发现,LPS可显著增加小胶质细胞TNF-α和白细胞介素1β(Interleukin-1β, IL-1β)的释放、增加SOCS1和核因子κB(Neuclear FactorκB, NF-κB)表达(P0.05),而KET可显著逆转LPS对炎症因子释放和NF-κB表达的影响,并进一步增加SOCS1表达(P0.05),而SOCS1-siRNA显著逆转了KET的上述作用(P0.05),SC-siRNA未对KET产生的上述作用造成显著影响(P0.05)。结论:KET可降低LPS对小胶质细胞的活化作用,上述作用可能通过SOCS1分子介导。     

白藜芦醇对脂多糖激活小胶质细胞cdk5表达的影响

目的:研究白藜芦醇对脂多糖(LPS)激活的N9小胶质细胞中细胞周期依赖性蛋白激酶5(cdk5)表达的影响,以探讨白藜芦醇的神经保护机制。方法:不同剂量白藜芦醇与LPS共同作用于N9小胶质细胞,四氮唑盐复合物(XTT)比色法检测细胞存活率变化;倒置相差显微镜下观察细胞形态变化;Griess法测定细胞培养液中一氧化氮(NO)含量;免疫荧光技术检测细胞cdk5蛋白表达。结果:白藜芦醇中高剂量组均能使LPS激活的N9小胶质细胞的活化形状恢复至静息态;白藜芦醇中高剂量组均能使NO的产生减少,其中高浓度组(20μmol/L)更加明显(P<0.01);白藜芦醇中高剂量组均能使cdk5表达水平下降。结论:白藜芦醇可能通过对cdk5表达的调节而发挥神经保护作用。     

姜黄素对脂多糖激活的小胶质细胞iNOS 表达的抑制及抗氧化作用

用姜黄素预处理小胶质细胞株BV,1 h后加用脂多糖(200 ng/ml)进行刺激,通过MTT检测细胞活性;硝酸还原酶法检测细胞上清液中一氧化氮(NO)的含量;Western 印迹、免疫细胞化学染色检测细胞活化后形态及诱导型一氧化氮合酶(iNOS)蛋白的表达;瞬时转染和荧光素酶报告基因鉴定iNOS和NF-κB基因表达活性;SOD和GSH-Px检测姜黄素的抗氧化能力.结果证明,脂多糖可促使小胶质细胞活化,使iNOS和NF-κB基因表达活性显著增强;iNOS蛋白表达明显上调,NO释放增多;细胞内SOD和GSH-Px活性明显下降.而姜黄素(10 μmol/L)可以显著抑制活化后小胶质细胞NO的产生、iNOS蛋白的表达及iNOS-Luc、NF-κB-Luc的表达活性,其机制可能通过NF-κB的信号转导途径抑制iNOS的表达.姜黄素可通过提高细胞内SOD和GSH-Px的活性发挥抗氧化作用.     

丁苯酞对睡眠剥夺大鼠额叶小胶质细胞活化的影响

目的:探讨丁苯酞对慢性睡眠剥夺后大鼠脑部额叶小胶质细胞活化及炎症因子的影响。方法:本实验共分为4组(n=8):空白对照组、大平台对照组、慢性睡眠剥夺组、丁苯酞干预组。慢性睡眠剥夺组和丁苯酞干预组采用改良多平台睡眠剥夺法建立大鼠慢性睡眠剥夺模型,对大鼠进行每日18 h,连续28 d的睡眠剥夺。在这28d内,空白对照组大鼠不进行睡眠干预,大平台对照组大鼠放于大平台箱内。丁苯酞干预组在睡眠剥夺28 d结束后按100 mg/kg腹腔注射丁苯酞针剂,每日1次,共14 d,其他组大鼠在这14 d内腹腔注射同样剂量的生理盐水。腹腔注射结束后各组大鼠取脑组织,免疫组化检测额叶皮质离子钙接头分子(Iba-1)阳性细胞并计数,Western blot检测额叶诱导型一氧化氮合成酶(iNOS)、精氨酸酶1(Arg1)表达,实时定量PCR检测额叶白介素-1(IL-1) mRNA、IL-6 mRNA、肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α) mRNA。结果:与空白对照组、大平台对照组比较,慢性睡眠剥夺组额叶Iba-1阳性细胞体积增大伴细胞突起增多,且细胞数增加(P均<0.05),iNOS和IL-1 mRNA、IL-6...     

小胶质细胞的活化与阿尔茨海默病

小胶质细胞是中枢神经系统中一种巨噬细胞样吞噬细胞,具有重要的免疫细胞作用。它与阿尔茨海默病（AD）的发生和发展有关,目前认为它可能通过两种机制起作用。其一是伴随着阿尔茨海默病的特征性病理改变,小胶质细胞活化,进而引起局部炎症反应;其二是它参与了β淀粉样蛋白的清除。大量研究结果提示这两个过程是密切联系的,即：β淀粉样蛋白吸引并激活小胶质细胞,活化后小胶质细胞的一部分分泌炎症因子,引起炎症反应;而另一部分则具有吞噬β淀粉样蛋白的作用。关于这方面的研究目前还没有一致意见。     

CBR2激活与小胶质细胞的活化和损伤的关系

目的：探讨大麻素CBR2受体激动剂AM1241预处理对脂多糖（LPS）和γ-干扰素（IFN-γ）所致炎症反应对小胶质细胞活化和损伤的影响。方法：联用LPS和IFN-γ作为小胶质细胞损伤模型,将细胞分为Control组、AM1241组、LPS/IFN-γ组和AM1241＋LPS/IFN-γ组;AM1241组和AM1241＋LPS/IFN-γ组经AM1241预处理2h,LPS/IFN-γ组和AM1241＋LPS/IFN-γ组用含LPS和IFN-γ的培养基培养24h。采用MTT法检测细胞代谢率,硝酸还原酶法检测细胞培养液中一氧化氮（NO）释放量,酶联免疫吸附剂测定细胞培养基中炎症因子释放量,倒置相差显微镜观察细胞形态。结果：与LPS/IFN-γ组相比,AM1241＋LPS/IFN-γ组细胞代谢率明显升高（P〈0.05）,NO、TNF-α、IL-1β和IL-10释放量明显减少（P〈0.05）,活化和损伤程度明显减轻。结论：大麻素CBR2受体激动剂AM1241预处理可减轻LPS和IFN-γ对小胶质细胞的活化和损伤。     

CBR2激活与小胶质细胞的活化和损伤的关系

目的:探讨大麻素CBR2受体激动剂AM1241预处理对脂多糖(LPS)和γ-干扰素(IFN-γ)所致炎症反应对小胶质细胞活化和损伤的影响。方法:联用LPS和IFN-γ作为小胶质细胞损伤模型,将细胞分为Control组、AM1241组、LPS/IFN-γ组和AM1241+LPS/IFN-γ组;AM1241组和AM1241+LPS/IFN-γ组经AM1241预处理2h,LPS/IFN-γ组和AM1241+LPS/IFN-γ组用含LPS和IFN-γ的培养基培养24h。采用MTT法检测细胞代谢率,硝酸还原酶法检测细胞培养液中一氧化氮(NO)释放量,酶联免疫吸附剂测定细胞培养基中炎症因子释放量,倒置相差显微镜观察细胞形态。结果:与LPS/IFN-γ组相比,AM1241+LPS/IFN-γ组细胞代谢率明显升高(P<0.05),NO、TNF-α、IL-1β和IL-10释放量明显减少(P<0.05),活化和损伤程度明显减轻。结论:大麻素CBR2受体激动剂AM1241预处理可减轻LPS和IFN-γ对小胶质细胞的活化和损伤。     

Curcumin as a natural regulator of monocyte chemoattractant protein-1

Monocyte chemoattractant/chemotactic protein-1 (MCP-1), a member of the CC chemokine family, is one of the key chemokines that regulate migration and tissue infiltration of monocytes/macrophages. Its role in the pathophysiology of several inflammatory diseases has been widely recognized, thus making MCP-1 a possible target for anti-inflammatory treatments. Curcumin (diferuloylmethane) is a natural polyphenol derived from the rhizomes of Curcuma Longa L. (turmeric). Anti-inflammatory action underlies numerous pharmacological effects of curcumin in the control and prevention of several diseases. The purpose of this review is to evaluate the effects of curcumin on the regulation of MCP-1 as a key mediator of chemotaxis and inflammation, and the biological consequences thereof. In vitro studies have shown that curcumin can decrease MCP-1 production in various cell lines. Animal studies have also revealed that curcumin can attenuate MCP-1 expression and improve a range of inflammatory diseases through multiple molecular targets and mechanisms of action. There is limited data from human clinical trials showing the decreasing effect of curcumin on MCP-1 concentrations and improvement of the course of inflammatory diseases. Most of the in vitro and animal studies confirm that curcumin exert its MCP-1-lowering and anti-inflammatory effects by down-regulating the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and NF-κB signaling pathway. As yet, there is limited data from human clinical trials showing the effect of curcumin on MCP-1 levels and improvement of the course of inflammatory diseases. More evidence, especially from human studies, is needed to better assess the effects of curcumin on circulating MCP-1 in different human diseases and the role of this modulatory effect in the putative anti-inflammatory properties of curcumin.     

Photoreceptor Proteins Initiate Microglial Activation via Toll-like Receptor 4 in Retinal Degeneration Mediated by All-trans-retinal

Although several genetic and biochemical factors are associated with the pathogenesis of retinal degeneration, it has yet to be determined how these different impairments can cause similar degenerative phenotypes. Here, we report microglial/macrophage activation in both a Stargardt disease and age-related macular degeneration mouse model caused by delayed clearance of all-trans-retinal from the retina, and in a retinitis pigmentosa mouse model with impaired retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) phagocytosis. Mouse microglia displayed RPE cytotoxicity and increased production of inflammatory chemokines/cytokines, Ccl2, Il1b, and Tnf, after coincubation with ligands that activate innate immunity. Notably, phagocytosis of photoreceptor proteins increased the activation of microglia/macrophages and RPE cells isolated from model mice as well as wild-type mice. The mRNA levels of Tlr2 and Tlr4, which can recognize proteins as their ligands, were elevated in mice with retinal degeneration. Bone marrow-derived macrophages from Tlr4-deficient mice did not increase Ccl2 after coincubation with photoreceptor proteins. Tlr4^−/−Abca4^−/−Rdh8^−/− mice displayed milder retinal degenerative phenotypes than Abca4^−/−Rdh8^−/− mice. Additionally, inactivation of microglia/macrophages by pharmacological approaches attenuated mouse retinal degeneration. This study demonstrates an important contribution of TLR4-mediated microglial activation by endogenous photoreceptor proteins in retinal inflammation that aggravates retinal cell death. This pathway is likely to represent an underlying common pathology in degenerative retinal disorders.     

电针预处理对脑缺血再灌注后小胶质细胞活化状态的影响

目的:观察电针预处理对脑缺血再灌注后小胶质细胞活化状态的影响。方法:成年雄性SD大鼠随机分为假手术组(sham)、缺血组(MCAO)、电针处理组(EA+MCAO)三组。采用大脑中动脉栓塞(MCAO)诱导大鼠局灶性脑缺血再灌注模型。缺血再灌注后6 h、24 h、3 d和7 d取材,运用Western blot及免疫荧光技术检测缺血半暗带小胶质细胞活化状态以及M1/M2型特异性标志分子的表达水平。结果:脑缺血再灌注后,小胶质细胞被激活,数量表达增加(P0.05,vs.sham组),形态从静息状态的分支状转变为圆形的阿米巴状。M1型标志分子i NOS主要表达于缺血再灌注后24小时(P0.05,vs.sham组),M2型标志分子Arginase主要表达于缺血再灌注后7天(P0.05,vs.sham组)。电针预处理上调Arginase的表达水平,下调i NOS的表达水平(P0.05,vs.MCAO组)。结论:缺血再灌注后小胶质细胞被激活,电针预处理促使活化的小胶质细胞由M1向M2转化。     

Curcumin,a component of golden spice: From bedside to bench and back

Although the history of the golden spice turmeric (Curcuma longa) goes back thousands of years, it is only within the past century that we learned about the chemistry of its active component, curcumin. More than 6000 articles published within the past two decades have discussed the molecular basis for the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and anticancer activities assigned to this nutraceutical. Over sixty five clinical trials conducted on this molecules, have shed light on the role of curcumin in various chronic conditions, including autoimmune, cardiovascular, neurological, and psychological diseases, as well as diabetes and cancer. The current review provides an overview of the history, chemistry, analogs, and mechanism of action of curcumin.     

A protective effect of curcumin on cardiovascular oxidative stress indicators in systemic inflammation induced by lipopolysaccharide in rats

ObjectiveInflammation has been considered as an important factor in cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Curcumin has been well known for its anti-inflammatory effects. In current research, protective effect of curcumin on cardiovascular oxidative stress indicators in systemic inflammation induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) was investigated in rats.Material and methodsThe animals were divided into five groups and received the treatments during two weeks [1]: Control in which vehicle was administered instead of curcumin and saline was injected instead of LPS [2], LPS group in which vehicle of curcumin plus LPS (1 mg/kg) was administered [3-5], curcumin groups in them three doses of curcumin (5, 10 and 15 mg/kg) before LPS were administered.ResultsAdministration of LPS was followed by an inflammation status presented by an increased level of white blood cells (WBC) (p < 0.001). An oxidative stress status was also occurred after LPS injection which was presented by an increased level of malondialdehyde (MDA) while, a decrease in thiols, superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase(CAT) in all heart, aorta and serum (p < 0.001). The results also showed that curcumin decreased WBC (doses: 10 and 15 mg/kg) (p < 0.001) accompanying with a decrease in MDA (P < 0.01 and P < 0.001). Curcumin also improved the thiols and the activities of SOD and catalase (P < 0.05, P < 0.01 and P < 0.001).ConclusionBased on our findings, curcumin can ameliorates oxidative stress and inflammation induced by LPS in rats to protect the cardiovascular system.     

姜黄素对糖尿病大鼠疼痛过敏的影响

目的：神经病理性痛是糖尿病最常见的并发症之一,本课题旨在探讨姜黄素对糖尿病大鼠痛觉过敏的影响及其分子机制。方法：30只雄性SD大鼠随机分为对照组、糖尿病组和姜黄素治疗纽,模型纽和姜黄素治疗组利用腹腔注射链脲佐菌素（Streptozotocin,STZ）制备大鼠糖尿病模型,定期检测大鼠血糖、饮食、体重等变化,治疗组于STZ注射2wk后定期灌服姜黄素,分别在2wk和4wk后检测各组大鼠热痛敏和机械痛敏反应,在第4wk利用ELISA分别检测各组大鼠脊髓背角TNF-α表达变化。结果：STZ注射组大鼠2周后出现血糖〉14mol／L,并且该模型具有高血糖、体重增长缓慢、多饮多食多尿的特点,符合Ⅰ型糖尿病特征,痛行为测试结果显示糖尿病大鼠出现痛觉过敏,经过给予姜黄素灌服治疗后,痛觉过敏有所减轻,ELISA分析结果表明糖尿病大鼠脊髓背角TNF-α表达升高,经过姜黄素治疗后TNF-α表达有所下降。结论：成功制备STZ-型糖尿病大鼠模型,经过姜黄素治疗可以减轻糖尿病引起的疼痛过敏,姜黄素对糖尿病疼痛的治疗作用可能是通过降低大鼠脊髓背角TNF-α表达实现的。