Green Fluorescent Protein Labeling Escherichia coli TG1 Confirms Intestinal Bacterial Translocation in a Rat Model of Chemotherapy

It has been reported that treatment with methotrexate (MTX) induces intestinal bacterial translocation; however, the definitive evidence of intestinal bacterial translocation induced by MTX has been lacking. The aim of this study was to confirm the intestinal bacterial translocation caused by MTX and to evaluate the preventive effect of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) on intestinal bacterial translocation caused by MTX. Sprague-Dawley rats were treated with MTX (3.5 mg/kg) for 3 days to induce intestinal bacterial translocation; with gavaged Escherichia coli TG1 labeled with green fluorescent protein (GFP) for 2 days to track intestinal bacterial translocation; and with G-CSF (10 μg/kg) for 4 days to prevent intestinal bacterial translocation. Representative tissue specimens from the mesenteric lymph nodes, spleen, liver, and kidney were aseptically harvested for bacteria culture in ampicillin-supplemented medium. The bacteria labeled with GFP were detected in tissue specimens harvested from the rats treated with MTX but not detected in the rats that were not treated with MTX. G-CSF significantly ameliorated the situation of intestinal bacterial translocation.     

Intestinal Bile Acids Induce a Morphotype Switch in Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus that Facilitates Intestinal Colonization

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Penehyclidine Hydrochloride Preconditioning Provides Cardioprotection in a Rat Model of Myocardial Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury

To investigate the impacts and related mechanisms of penehyclidine hydrochloride (PHC) on ischemia/reperfusion (I/R)-induced myocardial injury. A rat model of myocardial I/R injury was established by the ligation of left anterior descending coronary artery for 30 min followed by 3 h perfusion. Before I/R, the rats were pretreated with or without PHC. Cardiac function was measured by echocardiography. The activities/levels of myocardial enzymes, oxidants and antioxidant enzymes were detected. Evans blue/TTC double staining was performed to assess infarct size. Cardiomyocyte apoptosis was evaluated by TUNEL assay. The release of inflammatory cytokines and inflammatory mediators was detected by ELISA. Western blot was performed to analyze the expression of COX-2, IκB, p-IκB and NF-κB. Meanwhile, the rats were given a single injection of H-PHC before I/R. The effects of PHC on myocardial infarct and cardiac function were investigated after 7 days post-reperfusion. We found that PHC remarkably improved cardiac function, alleviated myocardial injury by decreasing myocardial enzyme levels and attenuated oxidative stress in a dose-dependent manner. Additionally, PHC preconditioning significantly reduced infarct size and the apoptotic rate of cardiomyocytes. Administration of PHC significantly decreased serum TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6 and PGE₂ levels and myocardium COX-2 level. Meanwhile, the expression levels of p-IκB and NF-κB were downregulated, while IκB expression was upregulated. H-PHC also exerted long-term cardioprotection in a rat model of I/R injury by decreasing infarct size and improving cardiac function. These results suggest that PHC can efficiently protect the rats against I/R-induced myocardial injury.     

Genetic Variability of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus faecium and Enterococcus faecalis Isolates from Humans,Chickens, and Pigs in Malaysia

Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) have been reported to be present in humans, chickens, and pigs in Malaysia. In the present study, representative samples of VRE isolated from these populations were examined for similarities and differences by using the multilocus sequence typing (MLST) method. Housekeeping genes of Enterococcus faecium (n = 14) and Enterococcus faecalis (n = 11) isolates were sequenced and analyzed using the MLST databases eBURST and goeBURST. We found five sequence types (STs) of E. faecium and six STs of E. faecalis existing in Malaysia. Enterococcus faecium isolates belonging to ST203, ST17, ST55, ST79, and ST29 were identified, and E. faecium ST203 was the most common among humans. The MLST profiles of E. faecium from humans in this study were similar to the globally reported nosocomial-related strain lineage belonging to clonal complex 17 (CC17). Isolates from chickens and pigs have few similarities to those from humans, except for one isolate from a chicken, which was identified as ST203. E. faecalis isolates were more diverse and were identified as ST4, ST6, ST87, ST108, ST274, and ST244, which were grouped as specific to the three hosts. E. faecalis, belonging to the high-risk CC2 and CC87, were detected among isolates from humans. In conclusion, even though one isolate from a chicken was found clonal to that of humans, the MLST analysis of E. faecium and E. faecalis supports the findings of others who suggest VRE to be predominantly host specific and that clinically important strains are found mainly among humans. The infrequent detection of a human VRE clone in a chicken may in fact suggest a reverse transmission of VRE from humans to animals.     

Dose-Dependent Effects of Astaxanthin on Ischemia/Reperfusion Induced Brain Injury in MCAO Model Rat

Excitotoxicity and oxidative stress are central to the pathology of the nervous system, and inhibition of excitotoxicity induced by glutamate is one of the therapeutic goals determined for stroke. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of Astaxanthin, a potent natural antioxidant, on complications caused by acute cerebral stroke. In this research, 60 male Wistar rats were used which were divided into 5 groups as follow: (1) the sham group (vehicle), (2) the ischemic control group (vehicle), and the ischemic groups treated by Astaxanthin with doses of 25, 45, and 65 mg/kg. In the ischemic groups, ischemic model was performed by middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) method, and the Astaxanthin administration was carried out after the artery occlusion and before opening the artery. The obtained results indicated that Astaxanthin could significantly reduce stroke volume, neurological deficits, and lipid peroxidation. Moreover, it was able to restore total oxidant status (TOS) and caspase 3 level to the normal level. The activity of antioxidant enzyme glutathione peroxidase (GPX), and the expression of catalase, GPx and nuclear factor kappa B (NFκb) genes, which were reduced after ischemia, were increased. This phenomenon was particularly pronounced for glutamate transporter 1 (GLT-1). Furthermore, Astaxanthin decreased the augmented pro-apoptotic gene Bax and restored the reduced Bcl2 expression to the normal level. Significant effects on the P53 and PUMA expression were not observed. Overall, the medium dosage of Astaxanthin appears to be more effective in reducing the complications of ischemia, particularly on our major study endpoints (stroke volume and neurological defects). Longer studies with a more frequent administration of Astaxanthin are required to better understand the precise mechanism of Astaxanthin.

     

大鼠急性肾缺血再灌注损伤模型的建立与评估

目的：对现有的经腹部切口建立急性肾缺血再灌注损伤动物模型进行改良,探索建立急性肾缺血再灌注损伤模型的新方法。方法：实验组大鼠16例,经背部切口进入腹膜后间隙,游离钳夹双侧肾动脉45min后开放血流,建立急性肾缺血再灌注损伤模型;伪手术组8例,不夹闭肾动脉,余步骤与实验组相同;对照组8例无处理。术后通过建模成功率、组织病理检查、血肌酐和血尿素氮及氧化应激水平对模型进行评估。结果：实验组15只成功建立急性肾缺血再灌注损伤模型。术后1天病理检查显示实验组肾组织出现广泛损伤,术后实验组’肾小管坏死评分、肾MDA水平、血肌酐及血尿素氮值明显高于对照组（P〈0．05）。结论：经背部切口钳夹双侧肾动脉可建立稳定的大鼠急性肾缺血再灌注损伤模型。该造模方法简便易行,成功率高,且具备手术切口小、手术时间短及并发症少的优点,建立的模型适合于急性肾损伤的研究。     

大鼠急性肾缺血再灌注损伤模型的建立与评估

目的:对现有的经腹部切口建立急性肾缺血再灌注损伤动物模型进行改良,探索建立急性肾缺血再灌注损伤模型的新方法。方法:实验组大鼠16例,经背部切口进入腹膜后间隙,游离钳夹双侧肾动脉45min后开放血流,建立急性肾缺血再灌注损伤模型;伪手术组8例,不夹闭肾动脉,余步骤与实验组相同;对照组8例无处理。术后通过建模成功率、组织病理检查、血肌酐和血尿素氮及氧化应激水平对模型进行评估。结果:实验组15只成功建立急性肾缺血再灌注损伤模型。术后1天病理检查显示实验组肾组织出现广泛损伤,术后实验组肾小管坏死评分、肾MDA水平、血肌酐及血尿素氮值明显高于对照组(P<0.05)。结论:经背部切口钳夹双侧肾动脉可建立稳定的大鼠急性肾缺血再灌注损伤模型。该造模方法简便易行,成功率高,且具备手术切口小、手术时间短及并发症少的优点,建立的模型适合于急性肾损伤的研究。     

Protective Effect of Gadolinium Chloride on Early Warm Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury in Rat Bile Duct during Liver Transplantation

Background

Activation of Kupffer cell (KC) is acknowledged as a key event in the initiation and perpetuation of bile duct warm ischemia/reperfusion injury. The inhibitory effect of gadolinium chloride (GdCl₃) on KC activation shows potential as a protective intervention in liver injury, but there is less research with regard to bile duct injury.

Methods

Sixty-five male Sprague-Dawley rats (200–250 g) were randomly divided into three experimental groups: a sham group (n = 15), a control group (n = 25), and a GdCl₃ group (n = 25). Specimen was collected at 0.5, 2, 6, 12 and 24 h after operation. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and total bilirubin (TBIL) of serum were measured. Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), Capase-3 activity and soluble Fas (sFas) were detected. The pathologic changes of bile duct were observed. Immunochemistry for bile duct Fas was performed. Apoptosis of bile duct cells was evaluated by the terminal UDP nick end labeling assay.

Results

GdCl₃ significantly decreased the levels of ALT, ALP and TBIL at 2, 6, 12, and 24 h, and increased serum sFas at 2, 6 and 12 h (P<0.05). TNF-α was lower in the GdCl₃ group than in the control group at 2, 6, 12 and 24 h (P<0.05). Preadministration of GdCl₃ significantly reduced the Caspase-3 activity and bile duct cell apoptosis at 2, 6, 12 and 24 h. After operation for 2, 6 and 12 h, the expression of Fas protein was lower in the GdCl₃ group than in the control group (P<0.05).

Conclusions

GdCl₃ plays an important role in suppressing bile duct cell apoptosis, including decreasing ALT, ALP, TBIL and TNF-α; suppressing Fas-FasL-Caspase signal transduction during transplantation.     

Prednisolone as Preservation Additive Prevents from Ischemia Reperfusion Injury in a Rat Model of Orthotopic Lung Transplantation

The lung is, more than other solid organs, susceptible for ischemia reperfusion injury after orthotopic transplantation. Corticosteroids are known to potently suppress pro-inflammatory processes when given in the post-operative setting or during rejection episodes. Whereas their use has been approved for these clinical indications, there is no study investigating its potential as a preservation additive in preventing vascular damage already in the phase of ischemia. To investigate these effects we performed orthotopic lung transplantations (LTX) in the rat. Prednisolone was either added to the perfusion solution for lung preservation or omitted and rats were followed for 48 hours after LTX. Prednisolone preconditioning significantly increased survival and diminished reperfusion edema. Hypoxia induced vasoactive cytokines such as VEGF were reduced. Markers of leukocyte invasiveness like matrix metalloprotease (MMP)-2, or common pro-inflammatory molecules like the CXCR4 receptor or the chemokine (C-C motif) ligand (CCL)-2 were downregulated by prednisolone. Neutrophil recruitment to the grafts was only increased in Perfadex treated lungs. Together with this, prednisolone treated animals displayed significantly reduced lung protein levels of neutrophil chemoattractants like CINC-1, CINC-2α/β and LIX and upregulated tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase (TIMP)-1. Interestingly, lung macrophage invasion was increased in both, Perfadex and prednisolone treated grafts, as measured by MMP-12 or RM4. Markers of anti-inflammatory macrophage transdifferentiation like MRC-1, IL-13, IL-4 and CD163, significantly correlated with prednisolone treatment. These observations lead to the conclusion that prednisolone as an additive to the perfusion solution protects from hypoxia triggered danger signals already in the phase of ischemia and thus reduces graft edema in the phase of reperfusion. Additionally, prednisolone preconditioning might also lead to macrophage polarization as a beneficial long-term effect.     

A Systematic Review of Pharmacological Treatment Options Used to Reduce Ischemia Reperfusion Injury in Rat Liver Transplantation

Background

Although animal studies models are frequently used for the purpose of attenuating ischemia reperfusion injury (IRI) in liver transplantation (LT), many of pharmacological agents have not become part of clinical routine.

Methods

A search was performed using the PubMed database to identify agents, from which 58 articles containing 2700 rat LT procedures were selected. The identified pharmacological agents were categorized as follows: I - adenosine agonists, nitric oxide agonists, endothelin antagonists, and prostaglandins, II – Kupffer cell inactivator, III - complement inhibiter, IV - antioxidant, V - neutrophil inactivator, VI -anti-apoptosis agent, VII - heat shock protein and nuclear factor kappa B inducer, VIII - metabolic agent, IX - traditional Chinese medicine, and X - others. Meta-analysis using 7-day-survival rate was also performed with Mantel-Haenszel''s Random effects model.

Results

The categorization revealed that the rate of donor-treated experiments in each group was highest for agents from Group II (70%) and VII (71%), whereas it was higher for agents from Group V (83%) in the recipient-treated experiments. Furthermore, 90% of the experiments with agents in Group II provided 7-day-survival benefits. The Risk Ratio (RR) of the meta-analysis was 2.43 [95% CI: 1.88-3.14] with moderate heterogeneity. However, the RR of each of the studies was too model-dependent to be used in the search for the most promising pharmacological agent.

Conclusion

With regard to hepatic IRI pathology, the categorization of agents of interest would be a first step in designing suitable multifactorial and pleiotropic approaches to develop pharmacological strategies.     

miR-146a Ameliorates Liver Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury by Suppressing IRAK1 and TRAF6

A critical role of the Toll-like receptor(TLR) and its downstream molecules, including IL-1 receptor-associated kinase 1(IRAK1) and tumor necrosis factor receptor– associated factor 6(TRAF6), in the pathogenesis of liver ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury has been documented. Recently a microRNA, miR-146a, was identified as a potent negative regulator of the TLR signaling pathway. In this study, we investigated the role of miR-146a to attenuate TLR signaling and liver I/R injury in vivo and in vitro. miR-146a was decreased in mice Kupffer cells following hepatic I/R, whereas IRAK1 and TRAF6 increased. Overexpression of miR-146a directly decreased IRAK1 and TRAF6 expression and attenuated the release of proinflammatory cytokines through the inactivation of NF-κB P65 in hypoxia/reoxygenation (H/R)-induced macrophages, RAW264.7 cells. Knockdown experiments demonstrated that IRAK1 and TRAF6 are two potential targets for reducing the release of proinflammatory cytokines. Moreover, co-culture assays indicated that miR-146a decreases the apoptosis of hepatocytes after H/R. In vivo administration of Ago-miR-146a, a stable version of miR-146a in vivo, protected against liver injury in mice after I/R via inactivation of the TLR signaling pathway. We conclude that miR-146a ameliorates liver ischemia/reperfusion injury in vivo and hypoxia/reoxygenation injury in vitro by directly suppressing IRAK1 and TRAF6.     

Protective Role of p70S6K in Intestinal Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury in Mice

The mTOR signaling pathway plays a crucial role in the regulation of cell growth, proliferation, survival and in directing immune responses. As the intestinal epithelium displays rapid cell growth and differentiation and is an important immune regulatory organ, we hypothesized that mTOR may play an important role in the protection against intestinal ischemia reperfusion (I/R)-induced injury. To better understand the molecular mechanisms by which the mTOR pathway is altered by intestinal I/R, p70S6K, the major effector of the mTOR pathway, was investigated along with the effects of rapamycin, a specific inhibitor of mTOR and an immunosuppressant agent used clinically in transplant patients. In vitro experiments using an intestinal epithelial cell line and hypoxia/reoxygenation demonstrated that overexpression of p70S6K promoted cell growth and migration, and decreased cell apoptosis. Inhibition of p70S6K by rapamycin reversed these protective effects. In a mouse model of gut I/R, an increase of p70S6K activity was found by 5 min and remained elevated after 6 h of reperfusion. Inhibition of p70S6K by rapamycin worsened gut injury, promoted inflammation, and enhanced intestinal permeability. Importantly, rapamycin treated animals had a significantly increased mortality. These novel results demonstrate a key role of p70S6K in protection against I/R injury in the intestine and suggest a potential danger in using mTOR inhibitors in patients at risk for gut hypoperfusion.     

Cardioprotective Effect of Licochalcone D against Myocardial Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury in Langendorff-Perfused Rat Hearts

Flavonoids are important components of ‘functional foods’, with beneficial effects on cardiovascular function. The present study was designed to investigate whether licochalcone D (LD) could be a cardioprotective agent in ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury and to shed light on its possible mechanism. Compared with the I/R group, LD treatment enhanced myocardial function (increased LVDP, dp/dt _max, dp/dt _min, HR and CR) and suppressed cardiac injury (decreased LDH, CK and myocardial infarct size). Moreover, LD treatment reversed the I/R-induced cleavage of caspase-3 and PARP, resulting in a significant decrease in proinflammatory factors and an increase in antioxidant capacity in I/R myocardial tissue. The mechanisms underlying the antiapoptosis, antiinflammation and antioxidant effects were related to the activation of the AKT pathway and to the blockage of the NF-κB/p65 and p38 MAPK pathways in the I/R-injured heart. Additionally, LD treatment markedly activated endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) and reduced nitric oxide (NO) production. The findings indicated that LD had real cardioprotective potential and provided support for the use of LD in myocardial I/R injury.     

Keratinocyte Growth Factor Improves Epithelial Structure and Function in a Mouse Model of Intestinal Ischemia/Reperfusion

Background

Intestinal ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) induces the desquamation of the intestinal epithelium, increases the intestinal permeability, and in patients often causes fatal conditions including sepsis and multiple organ failure. Keratinocyte growth factor (KGF) increases intestinal growth, although little is known about KGF activity on intestinal function after intestinal I/R. We hypothesized that KGF administration would improve the intestinal function in a mouse model of intestinal I/R.

Methods

Adult C57BL/6J mice were randomized to three groups: Sham, I/R group and I/R+KGF group. Mice were killed on day 5, and the small bowel was harvested for histology, wet weight, RNA and protein content analysis. Epithelial cell (EC) proliferation was detected by immunohistochemistry for PCNA, and apoptosis was determined by TUNEL staining. The expressions of Claudin-1 and ZO-1 were detected by immunohistochemistry. Epithelial barrier function was assessed with transepithelial resistance (TER).

Results

KGF significantly increased the intestinal wet weight, contents of intestinal protein and RNA, villus height, crypt depth and crypt cell proliferation, while KGF resulted in the decrease of epithelial apoptosis. KGF also stimulated the recovery of mucosal structures and attenuated the disrupted distribution of TJ proteins. Moreover, KGF attenuated the intestinal I/R-induced decrease in TER and maintained the intestinal barrier function.

Conclusion

KGF administration improves the epithelial structure and barrier function in a mouse model of intestinal I/R. This suggests that KGF may have clinical applicability.     

Homer1a基因敲除对小鼠局灶性脑缺血再灌注损伤的作用

目的:通过研究homer1a基因敲除小鼠脑缺血再灌注损伤及海马区星形胶质细胞活化、数目形态变化,探讨homer1a基因在脑缺血损伤中的作用及机制。方法:取雄性homer1a基因敲除(Knock Out,KO)小鼠及同窝野生型(Wild Type,WT)小鼠各15只,分为基因敲除假手术组(Sham Knock Out,SKO,n=3)、基因敲除型缺血2 h再灌注24 h组(Model Knock Out,MKO,n=12)、野生型假手术组(Sham Wild Type,SWT,n=3)及野生型缺血2 h再灌24h组(Model Wild Type,MWT,n=12)。线栓法闭塞小鼠大脑中动脉制作脑缺血再灌注损伤模型(middle cerebral artery occlusion and reperfusion,MCAO/R),在缺血再灌注损伤前(0 h)及缺血再灌注后3 h、6 h、12 h、24 h后进行改良版神经损伤严重性评分(modified Neurological severity scores,m NSS)、2,3,5—氯化三苯基四氮唑(2,3,5triphenyltetrazolium chloride,TTC)染色、苏木素—伊红染色(Hematoxylin-eosin staining,HE)、原位末端转移酶标记技术(terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase(Td T)-mediated deoxyuridine triphosphate(d UTP)nick end labeling,TUNEL)检测及免疫荧光染色观察海马区星形胶质细胞神经纤维酸性蛋白(Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein,GFAP)改变。结果:SKO组、SWT组行为学m NSS评分均为0分,TTC染色未见梗死灶。TUNLE及GFAP染色阳性细胞数很少且未见统计学差异(P0.05)。脑缺血再灌注24 h后,MKO组m NSS评分较MWT组高;TTC染色MKO组较MWT组梗死百分比高;MKO组较MWT组TUNEL凋亡率高;GFAP免疫荧光染色阳性数MKO组少于MWT组,且均有统计学差异(P0.05)。结论:homer1a基因敲除加重了小鼠脑缺血再灌注损伤,星形胶质细胞可能参与并发挥复杂作用。     

Survival strategy of Escherichia coli and Enterococcus faecalis in illuminated fresh and marine systems

Some effects of visible light on Escherichia coli and Enterococcus faecalis in natural freshwater and seawater were studied by plate counts, colony area measurements, and direct counts. A large number of somnicells (non-culturable cells) were noted in illuminated systems as compared with non-illuminated ones. Colony areas were significantly smaller in illuminated systems. Indirect activity measurements were used to test the effects of visible light on the ability of E. coli and Ent. faecalis to metabolize substrates ([¹⁴C]glucose) in natural waters. In illuminated systems, a decrease of glucose uptake was observed. When percentages of assimilation and respiration with respect to the total glucose uptake were analysed a decrease of assimilation percentages and an increase of respiration percentages were observed. In addition, differences in glucose uptake, assimilation and respiration by enteric bacteria were detected for E. coli at the beginning of the experiments between fresh-and seawater and these were interpreted as a toxic effect exerted by seawater on E. coli cells. Differences between species, natural waters and parameters studied (excepting glucose assimilation) were detected in the illuminated systems. We concluded, however, that enteric bacteria under visible light illumination show a general survival strategy characterized by reaching progressively a somnicell stage which can be defined in terms of their (1) inability to form colonies on standard bacteriological media, (2) inability to incorporate substrates, and (3) inactivation of biosynthetic processes. and accepted 8 June 1989     

Survival strategy of Escherichia coli and Enterococcus faecalis in illuminated fresh and marine systems

Some effects of visible light on Escherichia coli and Enterococcus faecalis in natural freshwater and seawater were studied by plate counts, colony area measurements, and direct counts. A large number of somnicells (non-culturable cells) were noted in illuminated systems as compared with non-illuminated ones. Colony areas were significantly smaller in illuminated systems. Indirect activity measurements were used to test the effects of visible light on the ability of E. coli and Ent. faecalis to metabolize substrates ([14C]glucose) in natural waters. In illuminated systems, a decrease of glucose uptake was observed. When percentages of assimilation and respiration with respect to the total glucose uptake were analysed a decrease of assimilation percentages and an increase of respiration percentages were observed. In addition, differences in glucose uptake, assimilation and respiration by enteric bacteria were detected for E. coli at the beginning of the experiments between fresh- and seawater and these were interpreted as a toxic effect exerted by seawater on E. coli cells. Differences between species, natural waters and parameters studied (excepting glucose assimilation) were detected in the illuminated systems. We concluded, however, that enteric bacteria under visible light illumination show a general survival strategy characterized by reaching progressively a somnicell stage which can be defined in terms of their (1) inability to form colonies on standard bacteriological media, (2) inability to incorporate substrates, and (3) inactivation of biosynthetic processes.     

十六酰胺乙醇对大鼠脑缺血再灌注损伤的抗氧化及抗凋亡作用

目的:探讨十六酰胺乙醇(Palmitoylethanolamide PEA)对大鼠脑缺血再灌注损伤的保护作用及机制。方法:将雄性SD大鼠随机分为:假手术组、药物组、模型组。采用线栓法制造大脑中动脉缺血再灌注模型,药物组于缺血后30分钟及再灌注后2小时给予PEA(10mg/Kg)腹腔注射。于再灌注24h后,对各组大鼠进行神经功能评分,TTC染色法测脑梗死体积,硫代巴比妥法测丙二醛(MDA)含量,黄嘌呤氧化酶法测超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)活性,WesternBlot法测Bcl-2和Bax蛋白含量。结果:药物组神经功能评分均值为1.33±0.49分,而模型组为2.20±0.41分,药物组神经功能评分显著低于模型组(P0.05);药物组的脑梗死体积为114.00±8.63mm3,而模型组脑梗死体积为243.40±14.19mm3,药物组脑梗死体积显著低于模型组(P0.05);药物组MDA含量为3.85±0.29nmol/mgprot,SOD活性为13.95±0.71U/mgprot,而模型组MDA含量为4.85±0.30nmol/mgprot,SOD活性为12.44±0.40U/mgprot,与模型组相比,药物组的MDA含量显著降低,而SOD活性显著增高(P0.05);药物组Bcl-2蛋白与β-action蛋白的IOD值比值为0.53±0.013%,Bax蛋白与β-action蛋白的IOD值比值为0.54±0.012%,模型组Bcl-2蛋白与β-action蛋白的IOD值比值为0.40±0.012%,Bax蛋白与β-action蛋白的IOD值比值为0.80±0.012%。药物组Bax蛋白含量显著低于模型组(P0.05),而Bcl-2蛋白含量显著高于模型组(P0.05)。结论:PEA对大鼠脑缺血再灌注损伤具有保护作用,可能是通过抗凋亡、抗氧化应激等作用实现。     

BK通道对大鼠肾脏缺血再灌注损伤的作用及机制

目的:探讨缺血再灌注损伤早期肾脏皮质内大电导钙依赖性钾通道(BK)通道的表达及意义。方法:建立成年SD大鼠肾脏急性缺血再灌注损伤模型,快速收集24小时缺血大鼠与对照大鼠血和损伤侧肾脏皮质标本,使用ELISA方法检测血肌酐和尿素氮含量,实时荧光定量RT-PCR和蛋白免疫印迹方法检测肾脏组织中BK通道α亚基的m RNA表达水平和蛋白表达水平。结果:(1)急性缺血再灌注大鼠损伤侧肾脏皮质BK通道α亚基m RNA水平较对照大鼠同侧肾脏皮质的表达明显降低(P0.01)。(2)急性缺血再灌注大鼠损伤侧肾脏皮质BK通道α亚基蛋白水平较对照大鼠同侧肾脏皮质的表达也明显降低(P0.05)。(3)NS1619预处理缺血再灌注大鼠血尿素氮和血肌酐含量显著降低(P0.05)。结论:BK通道表达和功能的改变是参与大鼠肾脏缺血再灌注损伤的重要机制。     

VEGFR1-Positive Macrophages Facilitate Liver Repair and Sinusoidal Reconstruction after Hepatic Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury

Liver repair after acute liver injury is characterized by hepatocyte proliferation, removal of necrotic tissue, and restoration of hepatocellular and hepatic microvascular architecture. Macrophage recruitment is essential for liver tissue repair and recovery from injury; however, the underlying mechanisms are unclear. Signaling through vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 1 (VEGFR1) is suggested to play a role in macrophage migration and angiogenesis. The aim of the present study was to examine the role of VEGFR1 in liver repair and sinusoidal reconstruction after hepatic ischemia/reperfusion (I/R). VEGFR1 tyrosine kinase knockout mice (VEGFR1 TK^-/- mice) and wild-type (WT) mice were subjected to hepatic warm I/R, and the processes of liver repair and sinusoidal reconstruction were examined. Compared with WT mice, VEGFR1 TK^-/- mice exhibited delayed liver repair after hepatic I/R. VEGFR1-expressing macrophages recruited to the injured liver showed reduced expression of epidermal growth factor (EGF). VEGFR1 TK^-/- mice also showed evidence of sustained sinusoidal functional and structural damage, and reduced expression of pro-angiogenic factors. Treatment of VEGFR1 TK^-/- mice with EGF attenuated hepatoceullar and sinusoidal injury during hepatic I/R. VEGFR1 TK^-/- bone marrow (BM) chimeric mice showed impaired liver repair and sinusoidal reconstruction, and reduced recruitment of VEGFR1-expressing macrophages to the injured liver. VEGFR1-macrophages recruited to the liver during hepatic I/R contribute to liver repair and sinusoidal reconstruction. VEGFR1 activation is a potential therapeutic strategy for promoting liver repair and sinusoidal restoration after acute liver injury.