The Changes of Cytoskeletal Proteins in Plasma of Acrylamide-Induced Rats

Acrylamide (ACR) is a known industrial neurotoxic chemical that can induce neurodegeneration. Cytoskeletal protein aggregation is a pathological hallmark of neurodegenerative disorders. This study was an initial exploration on cytoskeletal proteins in plasma as potential biomarkers of ACR neurotoxicity. Low and high ACR groups received 20 mg/kg and 40 mg/kg ACR by intraperitoneal injection in adult Wistar rats and control group received physiological saline. Rats were all killed after 8 weeks to evaluate the levels of neurofilament(NF)-L, NF-M, NF-H, β-actin, α-tubulin, β-tubulin, tau, MAP₂ proteins in plasma using both SDS-PAGE and western blotting. Compared with the control, the levels of NF-L, NF-M, NF-H, β-actin, tau, MAP₂ proteins decreased and the level of α-tubulin increased in high ACR group, the levels of α-tubulin, β-tubulin and MAP₂ increased in low ACR group. The results suggested that the changes of these proteins might be relevant to the neurotoxicity of ACR. Some of the cytoskeletal proteins in plasma might be used as marker of biological effect in ACR induced neuropathy.     

Effect of NO Synthesis Blockade on Renal Osmoregulatory Function in Methimazole-Induced Hypothyroid Rats with Different Vasopressin Blood Level

Journal of Evolutionary Biochemistry and Physiology - We studied the effect of blockade of NO synthesis on the renal osmoregulatory function in methimazole-induced hypothyroid WAG and...     

Nycthemeral Changes in Plasma Cortisol Levels in Preruminant Calves with Different Milk Proteins

Preruminant calves bearing indwelling catheters in the hepatic artery, the portal and the hepatic veins were fed with two kinds of diets, a conventional curdled milk diet and a milk diet which was uncurdled in the ahomasum. Measurements of plasma cortisol in blood sampled regularly during the 24 hr of the day indicated that with curdled milk, cortisol concentrations were significantly higher than with uncurdled milk. Nycthemeral changes were characterized by high values before meals and by postprandial decreases. Between meals, several peak values were observed and in the night a regular increase occurred. With both kinds of meals, cortisol evolutions were similar though peak values were higher with the curdled milk.     

Nycthemeral Changes in Plasma Cortisol Levels in Preruminant Calves with Different Milk Proteins

Preruminant calves bearing indwelling catheters in the hepatic artery, the portal and the hepatic veins were fed with two kinds of diets, a conventional curdled milk diet and a milk diet which was uncurdled in the ahomasum. Measurements of plasma cortisol in blood sampled regularly during the 24 hr of the day indicated that with curdled milk, cortisol concentrations were significantly higher than with uncurdled milk. Nycthemeral changes were characterized by high values before meals and by postprandial decreases. Between meals, several peak values were observed and in the night a regular increase occurred. With both kinds of meals, cortisol evolutions were similar though peak values were higher with the curdled milk.     

Age-Associated Changes in Pineal Adrenergic Receptors and Melatonin Synthesizing Enzymes in the Wistar Rat

The nocturnal stimulation of pineal melatonin synthesis and elevation of serum melatonin is known to be reduced in old age in several species. In Wistar rats the capacity of the beta-adrenoceptor to develop supersensitivity (increase in Bmax) during the light period of the diurnal light/dark cycle is lost during maturation (3-6 months) rather than old age. Further, the present study shows that neither the alpha 1- nor beta-adrenoceptor density of the pineal declines as rats age. Pineal hydroxyindole-O-methyltransferase activity does fall (17-55%) in rats after 18 months of age, but nocturnal pineal arylalkylamine N-acetyltransferase activity is not significantly altered. Thus, from examination of these parameters across the life span of the rat, it seems likely that the reported reduction in serum melatonin in old animals is related to a reduced capacity of the pineal to synthesize melatonin, rather than an altered responsiveness of the gland to neural stimulation.     

乌龙岭’龙眼胚胎发育时期特异性蛋白质的变化

应用IEF-SDS-PAGE技术分析龙眼胚胎分化发育过程中蛋白质组分的变化。结果表明,在各发育阶段大多数蛋白质组分的电泳图谱基本一致,但也有变化。其中花后38d存在TE1(27．1kD、p,7．3),TE2(17．5kD、pI8．2)2个特异蛋白,45d存在TE3(11．4kD、pI7．6),TE4(13．2kD、pI9．9)2个特异蛋白,52d存在TE5(22．6kD、pI7．2),TE6(18．6kD、pI8．3),TE,(23．5kD、pI3．6)3个特异蛋白。31d胚胎电泳图谱中的蛋白质点数相对较多,表明此时蛋白质旺盛合成与积累,这与蛋白含量的变化基本一致。龙眼胚胎发育过程中特异蛋白的出现或消失．对胚胎的分化发育具有重要作用。     

Effect of Molybdenum Nanoparticles on Blood Cells,Liver Enzymes,and Sexual Hormones in Male Rats

Despite an increasing surge in application of nanoparticles in industries, there is a serious lack of information concerning their impact on human health and the environment. The present study investigated effects of molybdenum nanoparticles (Mo NPs) injected intraperitoneally into Sprague-Dawley rats at different doses of Mo NPs (5, 10, and 15 mg/kg BW per day) during a period of 28 days. Hematological and biochemical parameters as well as sexual hormones and histopathological examinations of the liver and testis were assessed and compared with control group. The results showed that the serum levels of testosterone decreased significantly in both groups of 10 and 15 mg (Mo NPs)/kg BW in comparison with the control group (p < 0.05). However, there were insignificant differences observed in luteinizing hormone (LH) levels and hematological parameters when compared with the control group (p > 0.05). The results of liver enzymes showed that serum levels of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) decreased significantly in both dosage groups of 5 and 10 mg/kg BW (Mo NPs) when compared with the control group (p < 0.05), and significant decrease obtained in lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels at dose of 5 mg/kg BW in comparison with the control group (p < 0.05). The histopathological examination of testis showed a decrease in number of Leydig cells. Also, the number of chronic inflammatory cells increased in portal triad and parenchyma in liver tissue of rats exposed to Mo NPs.     

Effect of Feeding Bengal Gram (Cicer arietinum) at Different Protein Levels on Plasma Lipids of Rats

L-Amino acid ligase catalyzes the formation of an α-peptide bond from unprotected L-amino acids in an ATP-dependent manner, and this enzyme is very useful in efficient peptide production. We performed enzyme purification to obtain a novel L-amino acid ligase from Bacillus subtilis NBRC3134, a microorganism producing peptide-antibiotic rhizocticin. Rhizocticins are dipeptide or tripeptide antibiotics and commonly possess L-arginyl-L-2-amino-5-phosphono-3-cis-pentenoic acid. The purification was carried out by detecting L-arginine hydroxamate synthesis activity, and a target enzyme was finally purified 1,280-fold with 0.8% yield. The corresponding gene was then cloned and designated rizA. rizA was 1,242 bp and coded for 413 amino acid residues. Recombinant RizA was prepared, and it was found that the recombinant RizA synthesized dipeptides whose N-terminus was L-arginine in an ATP-dependent manner. RizA had strict substrate specificity toward L-arginine as the N-terminal substrate; on the other hand, the substrate specificity at the C-terminus was relaxed.     

不同麻醉方法对大鼠血气电解质及能量代谢的影响

目的探讨不同麻醉方法和不同麻醉药物对大鼠血气、电解质及能量代谢的影响。方法采用异氟烷、乙醚吸入麻醉,戊巴比妥钠、水合氯醛腹腔注射麻醉,经腹主静脉取血,经血气一电解质分析仪全自动分析测定,观察不同麻醉方法和麻醉药物对大鼠血气、电解质及能量代谢的影响。结果异氟烷吸人麻醉组Na’离子浓度略低于戊巴比妥钠腹腔注射组（P〈0．05）;戊巴比妥钠腹腔注射组Ca2离子浓度显著低于其他三组（P〈0．01）;吸入麻醉组的Mg2离子浓度显著高于药物腹腔注射麻醉组（P〈O．05,P〈0．01）;水合氯醛腹腔注射组Lac含量显著高于乙醚和戊巴比妥钠麻醉组（P〈0．01）;吸人类麻醉药能较好的维持较高的PO2、SO2、O2Ct和A（肺泡气中氧分压）,而BE-ECF、BE-B、PCO2、HC03-和TCO2降低,表明不同麻醉药均有不能程度的引起大鼠静脉血血气、电解质及能量代谢产物的改变。结论不同麻醉药物均有不同程度的引起大鼠静脉血血气、电解质及能量代谢产物的改变,异氟烷和乙醚对动物机体心血管、神经系统具有一定的保护作用,机体损害较少,而戊巴比妥钠腹腔注射对动物机体心血管、神经系统具有一定的抑制作用,机体损害较大。因此,在使用麻醉药时应合理选用和控制,避免由于麻醉引起实验误差。     

Fluoride-Induced Oxidative Stress in Three-Dimensional Culture of OS732 Cells and Rats

Exposure to excessive fluoride poses a threat to human health, including increased susceptibility to developing the skeletal fluorosis. Despite its recognized importance as an endemic disease, little is known about how fluoride directly impacts on osteoblasts. We previously reported that fluoride-stimulating monolayer-cultured osteoblast proliferation or inhibiting cell viability depended on fluoride-exposure concentration and period, both accompanied with active oxidative stress. The purpose of this study was to provide extra insight into skeletal fluorosis by comparing their regulation of oxidative stress in rats and OS732 cells (a human osteoblast-like cell line) cultured in the three-dimensional approach. Our in vivo and in vitro studies proved that exposure to fluoride promoted varying extents of oxidative stress. Three-dimensional cultured OS732 cells revealed the action of fluoride on cell viability from excitatory to inhibitory trend according to fluoride-exposure concentration and time. The study provided insight into the mechanism of skeletal fluorosis. Also, this study distinguished itself by identifying oxidative stress as a potential modulator of osteogenesis in skeletal fluorosis.     

Effect of Imipramine,Paroxetine, and Lithium Carbonate on Neurobehavioral Changes of Streptozotocin in Rats: Impact on Glycogen Synthase Kinase-3 and Blood Glucose Level

Neurochemical Research - Recent studies have demonstrated a scrutinized association of diabetes mellitus with depressive symptoms and major depression. Glycogen synthase kinase-3 (GSK-3) is a...     

网络抗氧化剂对大鼠非酒精性脂肪肝炎模型疗效的动态观察

目的:研究网络抗氧化荆对大鼠非酒精性脂肪肝炎的治疗效果.方法:雄性SD大鼠72只,随机分为正常对照组、模型组、网络抗氧化剂组(n=24).正常对照组喂以普通饲料,网络抗氧化剂组及模型组均予高脂饮食.网络抗氧化剂组高脂饮食同时使用维生素E(100mg/kg)、硫辛酸(40mg/kg)、辅酶Q10(100mg/kg)、维生素C(100mg/kg)、还原性谷热水胱甘肽(100mg/kg)联合灌胃治疗,1次/日.分别在8周、10周、12周通过肝功能、血脂及肝组织病理动态观察病情转归情况,检测MDA、SOD评定网络抗氧化剂在病情转归中起到的抗氧化作用.结果:网络抗氧化剂组体重、肝指数、血清ALT、AST、MDA、TC及肝组织MDA均显著低于模型组;血清、肝组织SOD显著高于模型组;病理学模型组在8-10周出现多处肝细胞内脂滴堆积,出现气球样变,且有少量炎细胞浸润,随着进食高脂饮食时间的延长病变程度逐渐加重,至12周脂肪变及炎症程度均有所加重,出现点灶状坏死、桥接坏死.甚至出现部分肝纤维化.同期网络抗氧化剂肝组织病理显示脂肪变及炎症显著轻于模型组,无明显肝纤维化出现.结论:网络抗氧化剂对NASH有较好的防治效果.     

Changes in Non-Enzymatic Antioxidants in the Blood Following Anaerobic Exercise in Men and Women

Purpose

The aim of this study was to compare changes in total oxidative status (TOS), total antioxidative capacity (TAC) and the concentration of VitA, VitE, VitC, uric acid (UA), reduced (GSH) and oxidized glutathione (GSSG) in blood within 24 hours following anaerobic exercise (AnEx) among men and women.

Methods

10 women and 10 men performed a 20-second bicycle sprint (AnEx). Concentrations of oxidative stress indicators were measured before AnEx and 3, 15 and 30 minutes and 1 hour afterwards. UA, GSH and GSSH were also measured 24 hours after AnEx. Lactate and H⁺ concentrations were measured before and 3 minutes after AnEx.

Results

The increase in lactate and H⁺ concentrations following AnEx was similar in both sexes. Changes in the concentrations of all oxidative stress indicators were significant and did not differ between men and women. In both sexes, TOS, TAC, TOS/TAC and VitA and VitE concentrations were the highest 3 minutes, VitC concentration was the highest 30 minutes, and UA concentration was the highest 1 hour after AnEx. GSH concentration was significantly lower than the initial concentration from 15 minutes to 24 hour after AnEx. GSSG concentration was significantly higher, while the GSH/GSSG ratio was significantly lower than the initial values 1 hour and 24 hour after AnEx.

Conclusions

With similar changes in lactate and H⁺ concentrations, AnEx induces the same changes in TAC, TOS, TOS/TAC and non-enzymatic antioxidants of low molecular weight in men and women. Oxidative stress lasted at least 24 hours after AnEx.     

Effects of Epiphyseal Proteins and Melatonin on Blood Biochemical Parameters of Fluoride-Intoxicated Rats

We examined the effects of fluoride intoxication on certain blood plasma biochemical indices in rats. Fortyeight adult female Wistar rats weighing 123-142 g were divided into eight groups: two control groups (0 and 28 days) and six experimental groups, namely sham-injected animals (vehicle), injected with pineal proteins (PP) and melatonin (Mel), intoxicated with fluoride (F), and also F+PP and F+Mel groups. Fluoride (150 ppm, per os administration with drinking water), melatonin (10 mg/kg, i.p.), and PP (100 μg/kg, i.p.) were administered daily for 28 days. Blood samples were collected at the end of experiments to estimate plasma [Na⁺] and [K⁺], alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, and levels of glucose and proteins in different animal groups. The plasma [K⁺] and [Na⁺], and ALP activity were significantly (P < 0.05) elevated in F-treated animals, as compared with others. Administration of PP and Mel in F-treated rats caused significant (P < < 0.05) reduction of [Na⁺], [K⁺], and ALP levels. Interestingly, PP and Mel administrations resulted in noticeable (P < 0.05) increases in the plasma glucose level in F-intoxicated animals, as compared to other groups. These findings convincingly indicate that PP and Mel exert ameliorative effects on fluoride-induced adverse changes in certain biochemical parameters in rats.     

Effect of Behavior Selection on the Morphofunctional State of Pineal Gland in Norway Rats

Functional state of pineal gland in female Norway rats selected for tame and aggressive behavior was analyzed using stereometric technique. Activity of epiphysis in tame rats (the study was performed in November, during diestrus stage) was evaluated higher than in aggressive rats. Data obtained are discussed in comparison with results of selection for behavior of silver foxes.     

Leu-Enkephalin Generally Labeled with Tritium in Studying the Selank Inhibiting Effect on the Enkephalin-Degrading Enzymes of Human Blood Plasma

A method of analysis of enkephalinase activity in blood plasma based on the application of Leu-enkephalin generally labeled with tritium at all its amino acid residues was developed. The method allows the simultaneous estimation of activity of several peptidases in microquantities of tissues. [G-³H]Leu-enkephalin was prepared by the method of solid phase catalytic isotope exchange (120 Ci/mmol) and subjected to proteolysis by the treatment with blood plasma. The resulting radioactive metabolites were separated by HPLC in the presence of the mixture of unlabeled fragments of Leu-enkephalin as internal standards. It was shown that aminopeptidases, dipeptidylaminopeptidases, and dipeptidylcarboxypeptidases respond for approximately 80%, 2%, and 10% of the total enzymatic activity, respectively. The new pathway of degradation of Leu-enkephalin by carboxypeptidase that provides for 6% of the total enkephalin-degrading activity was discovered. Bestatin was shown to predominantly inhibit aminopeptidases and carboxypeptidases, whereas selank is more specific for carboxypeptidases and dicarboxypeptidases.     

The Effect of Proteolytic Enzymes on E. coli Phages and on Native Proteins

Lambda coli phage is not inactivated by chymotrypsin, trypsin, or ficin. T₂ phage is slowly inactivated by high concentrations of (α-, β-, γ-, or Δ-chymotrypsin, but not by trypsin or ficin. P₁ phage is slowly inactivated by α-, β-, or γ-chymotrypsin, or ficin, more rapidly by Δ-chymotrypsin, and much more rapidly by trypsin. Crystalline egg albumin, crystalline serum albumin, E. coli nucleoprotein, and yeast nucleoprotein are hydrolyzed slowly by α-chymotrypsin. Yeast nucleoprotein, like P₁ phage, is hydrolyzed more rapidly by Δ-chymotrypsin than by α-chymotrypsin, but not by trypsin or ficin. Neither phages nor native proteins were attacked by papain, carboxypeptidase, deoxyribonuclease, or ribonuclease.     

不同尿素氮水平尿毒血清对人脐静脉内皮细胞的影响

目的:观察不同BUN水平尿毒血清对体外培养人脐静脉内皮细胞(HUVEC)的影响,并探讨尿毒症患者动脉粥样硬化发病的可能机制.方法:比色法测定HUVEC上清液NO、MDA的水平;免疫细胞化学法测定胞浆iNOS表达;酶联免疫吸附法(ELISA)测定上清液iNOS蛋白水平.结果:尿毒血清各组均可上调HUVEC的MDA生成,且以BUN≥50 mmol/L的尿毒血清组对MDA上调最明显(P<0.01);尿毒血清各组可下调HUVEC的NO生成,呈BUN浓度依赖性关系(P<0.01);尿毒血清各组可激活HUVEC的iNOS,诱导细胞生成大量NO,但随着BUN水平的升高,NO、iNOS呈下降趋势,BUN≥50 mmol/L尿毒血清组下降显著(P<0.01).结论:尿毒血清对HUVEC有毒性作用,呈BUN浓度依赖性关系,尤其是BUN≥50 mmol/L时,细胞损伤更为加重.     

不同因素致亚健康大鼠血液生化、血气电解质指标的影响

目的观察不同因素致亚健康模型大鼠血液生化和血气电解质指标的变化。方法 60只雄性Wistar大鼠随机分为5组,即多因素（MF）组、热水游泳（WS）组、睡眠不足（SD）组、单纯束缚（PC）组和正常对照（C）组,每组12只。采用热水游泳、睡眠剥夺和单纯束缚等单因素或多因素联合建立亚健康大鼠模型,各组造模5d后,处死6只,剩余动物进行恢复性饲养3 d后处死。分别测定造模结束后和恢复3 d时大鼠的血清中的丙氨酸转氨酶（ALT）、天冬氨酸转氨酶（AST）、总蛋白（TP）、白蛋白（ALB）、尿素氮（BUN）、肌酐（CREA）、血糖（GLU）、总胆固醇（TC）、甘油三酯（TG）、肌酸磷酸激酶（CK）、乳酸脱氢酶（LDH）和血气电解质等指标。结果 （1）与正常对照（C）组比,造模5d后MF组的大鼠BUN和TG水平显著降低（P〈0.05,P〈0.01）,同时CREA、AST、CK、CK/AST和LDH水平显著升高（P〈0.01）,WS组的大鼠TC、CK、CK/AST和LDH水平亦升高显著（P〈0.01）,且各模型组的大鼠GLU浓度明显增加（P〈0.01）;恢复3 d后,MF组的大鼠TC、AST、ALT、ALB、BUN、CK、CK/AST和LDH水平均明显高于C组（P〈0.05,P〈0.01）;WS组的大鼠血清AST、CK、CK/AST比值和LDH水平亦显著高于C组（P〈0.01）,SD组的大鼠CK显著高于C组（P〈0.05）;（2）与C组比,造模5d后MF组、SD组和PC组的大鼠PCO2、Hct和Hb均明显升高（P〈0.05,P〈0.01）,WS组Hct和Hb升高显著且Na＋显著降低（P〈0.01）,MF组的大鼠PO2和SO2%均显著降低且K＋明显升高（P〈0.05）,且各造模组的大鼠HCO3-♂的浓度均显著升高（P〈0.05,P〈0.01）;恢复3 d后,除各造模大鼠的血液pH值和PO2均明显下降（P〈0.05,P〈0.01）外,MF组、SD组和PC组的大鼠PCO2升高并伴有SO2%的降低（P〈0.05,P〈0.01）,MF组和WS组Na＋仍明显低于C组（P〈0.05,P〈0.01）,SD组的大鼠K＋和Mg2＋则明显高于C组（P〈0.05,P〈0.01）。结论不同因素诱导的亚健康状态大鼠的血液生化、血气电解质指标均出现了不同程度上的改变,故血液生化和血气电解质指标能有效评估亚健康状态机体血液微环境的改变。