L-瓜氨酸对子痫前期中的氧化应激和滋养层细胞侵袭的调控机制研究

摘要 目的：研究L-瓜氨酸（L-Cit）对子痫前期（PE）大鼠模型的治疗作用,及其对氧化应激和滋养层细胞侵袭的影响。方法：建立N-硝基-L-精氨酸甲酯（L-NAME）诱导的PE大鼠模型后,将大鼠分为Control组、PE组、PE+低、中和高剂量L-Cit组（依次为L-L-Cit、M-L-Cit和H-L-Cit组,剂量依次为100、200和500 mg/kg）,n=6,连续给药7 d。在孕第21 d时,检测各组大鼠收缩压（SBP）、24 h尿蛋白、血清超氧化物歧化酶（SOD）和丙二醛（MDA）水平,并对胎盘组织进行苏木精伊红（HE）染色。将HTR-8/Svneo细胞分为Control组、缺氧/复氧（H/R）组、H/R+L-Cit组和H/R+L-Cit+sc-221593组,分别对细胞进行H/R处理,并使用L-Cit（200 μg/mL）和特异性ERK1/2抑制剂sc-221593（10 μmol/L）培养细胞48 h。通过Transwell测定细胞侵袭。通过Western blotting检测total-ERK1/2、p-ERK1/2、total-p38、p-p38、基质金属蛋白酶（MMP）-2和MMP-9的蛋白表达。结果：与PE组比较,L-L-Cit组、M-L-Cit组和H-L-Cit组的SBP和24 h尿蛋白水平均降低（P<0.05）;胎盘组织形态明显改善;血清SOD升高,MDA降低（P<0.05）;胎盘组织中ERK1/2和p38的磷酸化水平及MMP-2和MMP-9的蛋白表达水平均升高（P<0.05）。与H/R组比较,H/R+L-Cit组的侵袭细胞数量升高（P<0.05）;ERK1/2和p38的磷酸化水平及MMP-2和MMP-9的蛋白表达水平均升高（P<0.05）。与H/R+L-Cit组比较,H/R+L-Cit+sc-221593组的上述变化均被逆转（P<0.05）。结论：L-Cit可能通过激活ERK/JNK通路减轻PE中的氧化应激并促进滋养层细胞侵袭,从而减轻PE症状。     

滋养层细胞凋亡调控的研究

胎盘滋养层是母体与胎儿之间进行氧气、营养物质和代谢物交换的组织。大量研究证实 ,滋养层细胞凋亡是正常妊娠过程中存在的一种生理现象 ,具有重要的生理意义。滋养层细胞的凋亡受到Bcl 2家族蛋白、Fas FasL系统、p5 3蛋白及细胞因子等多种因素的调控。本文主要介绍滋养层细胞凋亡的调控及滋养层细胞凋亡与妊娠相关疾病的研究进展。     

木犀草素脂质体冻干工艺优化及其对LX-2细胞的影响

[目的]优化木犀草素脂质体的冻干工艺,考察其对LX-2细胞增殖的影响。[方法]采用冷冻干燥法制备木犀草素脂质体冻干粉,以外观、再分散性、粒径及包封率为指标,通过单因素考察和Box-Behnken响应面法优选最佳冻干工艺,MTT法检测其对LX-2细胞增殖的影响。[结果]最佳冻干工艺为预冻温度-80℃,预冻时间12 h,干燥时间24 h,冻干保护剂为总量8%的蔗糖-乳糖-甘露醇(1.0∶1.0∶2.0)联合使用;与冻干前比较,冻干粉在4℃下30 d内较稳定;脂质体对LX-2细胞的抑制作用强于原药(P<0.01),并呈浓度和时间依赖性。[结论]按最优工艺制备的脂质体冻干粉包封率为89.03%,与预测值90.12%吻合度高达98.79%;且脂质体对LX-2细胞增殖的抑制率显著高于原药(P<0.01)。     

紫草素对肝癌细胞SMMC-7721凋亡的影响及其机制

目的:探讨紫草素对肝癌SMMC-772细胞的作用及分子机制.方法:SMMC-7721细胞分别经0、5、20、80、320 ng/ml的紫草素作用0h、24 h、48 h和72 h后,适时采用CCK8法观察该细胞增殖的活性,hoechst染色分析细胞的核型变化,流式细胞仪检测细胞凋亡水平,Western blot证实细胞...     

木犀草素对高糖诱导的心肌微血管内皮细胞损伤的影响及机制

目的:探讨木犀草素对高糖诱导的心肌微血管内皮细胞(cardiac microvascular endothelial cells,CMECs)损伤的影响及其可能调控机制。方法:消化法分离大鼠CMECs,将原代CMECs随机分为4组:低糖组、低糖+木犀草素组、高糖组和高糖+木犀草素组。低糖+木犀草素组和高糖+木犀草素组分别加入30μmmol/L的木犀草素孵育24 h,低糖组和高糖组分别加入同等体积的DMSO孵育24 h。CCK-8实验检测CMECs增殖;Tunel法检测CMECs凋亡;Transwell检测CMECs的迁移能力;Western blot检测PKC-βⅡ的表达。结果:与低糖组和低糖+木犀草素组相比,高糖组CMECs增殖能力显著降低(0.341±0.018,P0.05),CMECs凋亡显著增加(P0.05),CMECs迁移能力显著降低(116±12.2,P0.05),PKC-βⅡ的表达显著增加(P0.05);与高糖组相比,高糖+木犀草素组CMECs增殖能力显著增加(0.550±0.023,P0.05),CMECs凋亡显著减少(P0.05),CMECs迁移能力显著增加(169±7.3,P0.05),PKC-βⅡ的表达显著降低(P0.05)。结论:木犀草素可能通过抑制PKC-βⅡ激活减少高糖诱导的心肌微血管内皮细胞损伤。     

木犀草素改善低温下离体大鼠心脏保存效果的研究

目的:研究木犀草素是否能改善心脏停搏保存液(UW液)对离体大鼠心脏的低温保存效果。方法:将40只成年SD大鼠随机分成4组(n=10):对照组(UW组)、7.5μmol/L木犀草素小剂量组,15μmol/L木犀草素中剂量组及30μmol/L木犀草素大剂量组。利用Langendorff离体心脏灌流法,观察心脏在4℃含或不含木犀草素的UW液中保存12 h复灌60 min后心脏功能及超微结构变化,比较心脏冠脉流量(CF)、心肌含水量及冠脉流出液中磷酸肌酸激酶(CK)的释放量。结果:与对照组比较,添加木犀草素后,复灌期心脏的收缩功能(LVPSP,+dp/dtmax)与心脏舒张功能(-dp/dtmax)、冠脉流量在多个复灌时间点均优于对照组,心率在复灌60 min时也显著优于对照组;复灌过程中磷酸肌酸激酶的漏出量及低温保存后心脏超微结构的损伤也均明显低于对照组;随灌注时间延长木犀草素组心脏结构和功能的改善有剂量依赖性趋势;木犀草素对心肌含水量没有影响。结论:木犀草素能显著改善UW液对离体大鼠心脏的低温保存效果,对心脏有明显的保护作用,以30μmol/L的木犀草素大剂量组作用最显著。     

低分子肝素对子痫前期大鼠炎症反应、肝功能及胎盘组织Bcl-2、Bax蛋白表达的影响

目的:研究低分子肝素对子痫前期大鼠炎症反应、肝功能及胎盘组织Bcl-2、Bax蛋白表达的影响.方法:将90只孕期大鼠以随机数表法分成正常孕组、子痫前期组、治疗组,每组30只.其中子痫前期组和治疗组大鼠于妊娠第13 d开始皮下注射左旋硝基精氨酸甲酯,建立子痫前期大鼠模型,注射剂量为200mg/(kg·d),正常孕组予以等...     

木犀草素对金黄色葡萄球菌的抑菌活性及其机制

【目的】研究木犀草素对金黄色葡萄球菌的抑制活性及其机制。【方法】利用2,3,5-氯化三苯基四氮唑(TTC)染色,细胞膜渗透性测定,SDS-PAGE蛋白谱变化,4′,6-二脒基-2-苯基吲哚(DAPI)荧光染色法等对木犀草素的抑菌活性及其机制进行研究。【结果】木犀草素能影响金黄色葡萄球菌细胞膜的通透性,木犀草素作用16h,菌体可溶性蛋白总量减少64.54%,DNA含量减少48.44%,RNA含量减少39.35%,木犀草素的浓度为1.6mg/mL时,拓扑异构酶I和II的活性可完全被抑制。【结论】木犀草素有明显的抑菌活性,其抑菌机制主要是通过抑制DNA拓扑异构酶的活性,进而影响菌体核酸及蛋白质的合成来实现的。     

Upregulated pigment epithelium-derived factor (PEDF) promotes trophoblast apoptosis and inhibits invasion in preeclampsia

Preeclampsia (PE) is a severe pregnancy-specific disorder. Previous findings indicated that pigment epithelium-derived factor (PEDF) was upregulated in placentas of women with PE. Here, we investigated the role of PEDF in trophoblast function, especially under hypoxia. The effects of hypoxia on the morphology of extravillous trophoblast (EVT)-derived HTR-8Svneo cells were observed under inverted microscope. Transfections with Lipofectamine LTX were performed according to the manufacturer's protocol. The expression of PEDF protein and mRNA were confirmed by immunofluorescence (IF) and quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR). Apoptosis was detected by transferase-mediated dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) assay, and proliferation of trophoblast was detected by CCK-8 method. The invasion capacity of trophoblast was assessed by Transwell assay. PEDF was expressed in HTR-8/SVneo under both normoxia and hypoxic stress. However, cells of hypoxia groups had higher expression level of PEDF, increased apoptosis and decreased invasion capability, as compared with normoxia group. Moreover, after transfection with plasmid expressing PEDF gene, overexpression of PEDF modulated trophoblast activities. In addition, PEDF expression was negatively associated with invasion while positively correlated with apoptosis.Our data suggest that PEDF is an important factor to maintain the biological function of trophoblast cells, thus representing a rational therapeutic target in PE.     

The combination of TRAIL and luteolin enhances apoptosis in human cervical cancer HeLa cells

Tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) is one of the most promising candidates for cancer therapeutics. However, some tumor cells are resistant to TRAIL-induced apoptosis. Our previous studies have shown that luteolin, a naturally occurring flavonoid, induces the up-regulation of death receptor 5 (DR5), which is a receptor for TRAIL. Here, we show for the first time that luteolin synergistically acts with exogenous soluble recombinant human TRAIL to induce apoptosis in HeLa cells, but not in normal human peripheral blood mononuclear cells. The combined use of luteolin and TRAIL induced Bid cleavage and the activation of caspase-8. Also, human recombinant DR5/Fc chimera protein, caspase inhibitors, and DR5 siRNA efficiently reduced apoptosis induced by co-treatment with luteolin and TRAIL. These results raise the possibility that this combined treatment with luteolin and TRAIL might be promising as a new therapy against cancer.     

Diverse subtypes and developmental origins of trophoblast giant cells in the mouse placenta

Trophoblast giant cells (TGCs) are the first terminally differentiated subtype to form in the trophoblast cell lineage in rodents. In addition to mediating implantation, they are the main endocrine cells of the placenta, producing several hormones which regulate the maternal endocrine and immune systems and promote maternal blood flow to the implantation site. Generally considered a homogeneous population, TGCs have been identified by their expression of genes encoding placental lactogen 1 or proliferin. In the present study, we have identified a number of TGC subtypes, based on morphology and molecular criteria and demonstrated a previously underappreciated diversity of TGCs. In addition to TGCs that surround the implantation site and form the interface with the maternal deciduas, we demonstrate at least three other unique TGC subtypes: spiral artery-associated TGCs, maternal blood canal-associated TGCs and a TGC within the sinusoidal spaces of the labyrinth layer of the placenta. All four TGC subtypes could be identified based on the expression patterns of four genes: Pl1, Pl2, Plf (encoded by genes of the prolactin/prolactin-like protein/placental lactogen gene locus), and Ctsq (from a placental-specific cathepsin gene locus). Each of these subtypes was detected in differentiated trophoblast stem cell cultures and can be differentially regulated; treatment with retinoic acid induces Pl1/Plf+ TGCs preferentially. Furthermore, cell lineage tracing studies indicated unique origins for different TGC subtypes, in contrast with previous suggestions that secondary TGCs all arise from Tpbpa+ ectoplacental cone precursors.     

Circular RNA circ_0032962 promotes trophoblast cell progression as ceRNA to target PBX3 via sponging miR-326 in preeclampsia

Preeclampsia (PE) is the leading cause of maternal deaths in primipara. It is mainly characterized by defect migration and invasion of trophoblast cells. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) have been widely reported to be associated with PE progression. This study is designed to explore the role and mechanism of circ_0032962 on trophoblast cell behavior. Circ_0032962, microRNA-326 (miR-326), and Pre-B-cell leukemia homeobox 3 (PBX3) levels were measured by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). Cell proliferation ability, migration, and invasion were measured by Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8), 5-ethynyl-2′-deoxyuridine (EdU), Colony formation, wound healing, and transwell assays. Protein levels of E-cadherin, Vimentin, N-cadherin, and PBX3 were examined by western blot assay. The binding relationship between miR-326 and circ_0032962 or PBX3 was predicted by circular RNA Interactome or Starbase and then verified by a dual-luciferase reporter assay. Circ_0032962 and PBX3 levels were declined in placenta tissues from preeclampsia patients, and miR-326 was elevated. Apart from that, circ_0032962 knockdown could suppress cell proliferation ability, migration, invasion, and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in trophoblast cells. Mechanically, circ_0032962 could affect PBX3 expression through sponging miR-326. Circ_0032962 could contribute to trophoblast cell growth ability and metastasis partly by regulating the miR-326/PBX3 axis, providing a novel insight into the pathogenesis and treatment of PE.     

Thrombin impairs the angiogenic activity of extravillous trophoblast cells via monocyte chemotactic protein-1 (MCP-1): A possible link with preeclampsia

Cytokines’ secretion from the decidua and trophoblast cells has been known to regulate trophoblast cell functions, such as Extravillous trophoblasts (EVTs) cell migration and invasion and remodeling of spiral arteries. Defective angiogenesis and spiral arteries transformation are mainly caused by proinflammatory cytokines and excessive thrombin generation during preeclampsia. Monocyte chemotactic protein-1 (MCP-1), a crucial cytokine, has a role in maintaining normal pregnancy. In this study, we explored whether thrombin regulates the secretion of MCP-1 in HTR-8/SVneo cells; if yes, what is its function? We used HTR-8/SVneo cells, developed from ?rst trimester villous explants of early pregnancy, as the model of EVTs. MCP-1 gene silencing was performed using gene-specific siRNA. qPCR and ELISA were performed to estimate the expression and secretion of MCP-1. Here, we found that thrombin enhanced the secretion of MCP-1 in HTR-8/SVneo cells. Proteinase-activated receptor-1 (PAR-1) was found as the primary receptor, regulating MCP-1 secretion in these cells. Furthermore, MCP-1 secretion is modulated via protein kinase C (PKC) α, β, and Rho/Rho-kinase-dependent pathways. Thrombin negatively regulates HTR-8/SVneo cells’ ability to mimic tube formation in an MCP-1 dependent manner. In conclusion, we propose that thrombin-controlled MCP-1 secretion may play an essential role in normal placental development and successful pregnancy maintenance. Improper thrombin production and MCP-1 secretion during pregnancy might cause inadequate vascular formation and transformation of spiral arteries, which may contribute to pregnancy disorders, such as preeclampsia.     

Hypothermia attenuates ischemia/reperfusion-induced endothelial cell apoptosis via alterations in apoptotic pathways and JNK signaling

Hypothermia is the most effective means of protecting the brain, heart and other organs during ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury. However, the precise mechanisms for hypothermia to inhibit I/R-induced endothelial cell apoptosis are not fully understood. In the present study, human umbilical endothelial cells (HUVECs) were exposed to ischemia followed by reperfusion under normothermia (37 °C) or hypothermia (33 °C). Our results showed that hypothermia markedly reduced I/R-induced endothelial cell apoptosis, the expression of cleaved caspase-3 and PARP. Moreover, hypothermia markedly reversed I/R-induced activation of Fas/caspase-8, the increase of Bax and decrease of Bcl-2. Furthermore, hypothermia inhibited JNK1/2 activation via MKP-1 induction. Together, these data demonstrate that hypothermia represses I/R-induced endothelial cell apoptosis by inhibiting both extrinsic- and intrinsic-dependent apoptotic pathways and activation of JNK1/2.     

miR-125b-1-3p inhibits trophoblast cell invasion by targeting sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor 1 in preeclampsia

Preeclampsia (PE) is the leading cause of maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity. Understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying placentation facilitates the development of better intervention of this disease. MicroRNAs are strongly implicated in the pathogenesis of this syndrome. In current study, we found that miR-125b-1-3p was elevated in placentas derived from preeclampsia patients. Transfection of miR-125b-1-3p mimics significantly inhibited the invasiveness of human trophoblast cells, whereas miR-125b-1-3p inhibitor enhanced trophoblast cell invasion. Luciferase assays identified that S1PR1 was a novel direct target of miR-125b-1-3p in the placenta. Overexpression of S1PR1 could reverse the inhibitory effect of miR-125b-1-3p on the invasion of trophoblast cells. These findings suggested that abnormal expression of miR-125b-1-3p might contribute to the pathogenesis of preeclampsia.     

Comparative analysis of maternal-fetal interface in preeclampsia and preterm labor

The maternal-fetal interface, a chimeric structure, is formed when fetal cytotrophoblasts (CTBs) from the placenta invade the uterine wall and its resident vasculature. In preeclampsia (PE), interstitial and endovascular invasion are often shallow, and fewer spiral arterioles are breached in toto. Our previous work has shown that faulty CTB differentiation to an invasive phenotype is a contributing factor. Here, we have tested the hypothesis that the constellation of morphological and molecular defects that are associated with PE are unique to this condition. Specifically, we have compared the histology of the maternal-fetal interface and CTB expression of stage-specific antigens in PE and in preterm labor (PTL) with or without inflammation. In the absence of inflammation, biopsies obtained after PTL were near normal at histological and molecular levels. In accord with previously published data, PE had severe negative effects on the endpoints analyzed. Biopsies obtained after PTL with inflammation had an intermediate phenotype. Our results suggest that the maternal-fetal interface from cases of PTL without inflammation can be used for comparative purposes, e.g., as age-matched controls, in studies of the effects of PE on cells in this region. This work was supported by the Intramural Division of NICHD (Perinatology Research Branch) and HD 30367.     

杨芽黄素对前列腺癌细胞凋亡的影响及其机制

目的:探讨杨芽黄素对前列腺癌细胞22Rv.1的作用及机制。方法:将0~20μg/ml杨芽黄素作用于22Rv.1细胞和正常前列腺细胞RWPE-1,适时采用MTS法检测细胞的增殖活性,采用流式细胞仪、hoechst染色、LDH释放实验分别检测22Rv.1细胞凋亡、死亡、周期、核型变化和药物的细胞毒作用,利用qPCR和Westernblot分析22Rv.1细胞内基因转录和蛋白表达的改变,并通过抑瘤实验证实该药的抑癌作用。结果:杨芽黄素可显著抑制22Rv.1细胞增殖、诱导其凋亡,促进22Rv.1细胞凋亡相关基因dr4、dr5、trail、p53、caspase-3、caspase-8、caspase-9、bid、bax、foxo3的表达,并抑制抗凋亡基因akt、pi3k和bcl-2的表达。结论:杨芽黄素可通过影响TRAIL和PI3K/AKT信号通路诱导前列腺癌细胞凋亡,具有抗前列腺癌的作用。