穿透支原体LAMPs诱导NF-kB激活介导小鼠巨噬细胞凋亡

研究穿透支原体(Mpe)脂质相关膜蛋白(LAMPs)能否诱导小鼠巨噬细胞凋亡,并阐明其可能的分子机制,以了解Mpe潜在的致病性.用Annexin-V-FITC凋亡检测试剂盒和DNA Ladder方法检测Mpe LAMPs诱导体外培养的小鼠巨噬细胞系Raw264.7细胞的凋亡.以间接免疫荧光和Western blotting方法检测经Mpe LAMPs处理的小鼠巨噬细胞NF-κB的激活和NF-kB抑制剂吡咯啉烷二甲基硫脲(PDTC)对细胞凋亡的影响.结果表明:Mpe LAMPs能诱导小鼠巨噬细胞发生早期或晚期凋亡;Mpe LAMPs能诱导激活小鼠巨噬细胞的NF-κB,使其从细胞浆中转位到细胞核内;PDTC能显著地抑制经处理的小鼠巨噬细胞的NF-κB的激活,且能抑制Mpe LAMPs诱导的巨噬细胞发生凋亡.因此,Mpe LAMPs诱导小鼠巨噬细胞凋亡可能与NF-kB的激活有关,因而Mpe可能是一个重要的致病因素.     

LncRNA-GAS5对BCG感染小鼠巨噬细胞后细胞坏死的调控作用

【背景】LncRNA-GAS5是由Gas5基因编码的功能性LncRNA分子,对细胞极化、细胞凋亡、坏死和自噬等多种生物学过程具有重要的调控作用。【目的】探讨LncRNA-GAS5对卡介苗(Bacillus Calmette-Guérin,BCG)诱导的小鼠巨噬细胞RAW264.7坏死的调控作用。【方法】构建LncRNA-GAS5的过表达及干扰载体,分别转染巨噬细胞RAW264.7后使用BCG感染,采用噻唑蓝比色法(MTT)检测细胞存活率,通过透射电镜观察细胞坏死形态,利用碘化丙啶(Propidine iodide,PI)单染法流式细胞仪检测细胞坏死率,通过实时荧光定量PCR和Western blot法研究坏死相关调控因子RIP1、RIP3和MLKL的表达水平。【结果】BCG感染巨噬细胞后,LncRNA-GAS5表达水平显著上调;同时,采用LncRNA-GAS5过表达载体单独转染或结合BCG感染后,巨噬细胞存活率均下降且细胞坏死率显著增加。同时坏死关键调控因子RIP1、RIP3和MLKL的mRNA及蛋白表达水平均显著上调(P0.001),而GAS5干扰载体可有效抑制这一效果。【结论】LncRNA-GAS5通过上调坏死相关因子RIP1、RIP3及MLKL的表达促进BCG感染巨噬细胞后诱导的细胞坏死,研究结果为进一步探讨LncRNA-GAS5对BCG感染巨噬细胞后细胞坏死调控的分子机制奠定了基础。     

小鼠巨噬细胞系体外感染卡介苗的应答

【目的】探讨小鼠巨噬细胞系RAW264.7体外感染卡介苗的应答。【方法】体外感染RAW264.7细胞23h后,分析细胞形态和细胞表面共刺激分子的表达。然后去除培养上清中的卡介苗,继续培养不同时间,通过CFSE、annexin V/PI和Rh123标记,分析宿主细胞的应答。【结果】卡介苗感染23h后,细胞生长状态良好,细胞内能明显观察到吞噬泡中的BCG。细胞表面共刺激分子CD40、CD54、CD80、CD86、CD11b的表达明显升高,CD11c、I-Ad以及H-2Kd的表达变化不明显。CFSE标记卡介苗后,随着培养时间的延长,荧光强度逐渐减弱,但是4天后仍然明显地高于对照组。除去培养上清中的卡介苗后继续培养,含有卡介苗的细胞逐渐减少,继续培养60h后基本检测不到。另外,卡介苗感染不能诱导细胞凋亡,线粒体膜电位先升高后降低,5d后,基本上与对照组一致。【结论】通过以上分析,为卡介苗免疫机理的研究提供了重要数据。     

大黄酸和迷迭香酸单用及配伍对慢性肾脏疾病的保护作用研究

目的:探讨大黄酸和迷迭香酸单用及配伍通过抗凋亡对5/6肾切除(5/6Nx)大鼠的保护作用。方法:采用5/6肾切除手术制作慢性肾损伤模型,将30只雄性SD大鼠随机分为假手术组、模型组、大黄酸(150 mg/kg/day)治疗组、大黄酸(75mg/kg/day)+迷迭香酸(75 mg/kg/day)治疗组和迷迭香酸(150 mg/kg/day)治疗组。给药1个月后处死大鼠,测量各组大鼠血清肌酐(Scr)和尿素氮(BUN)水平,通过HE染色观察肾组织形态学变化,通过TUNEL染色和测量肾组织中Bax、Bcl-2和cleaved caspase 3的表达检测细胞凋亡。结果:与模型组相比,大黄酸和迷迭香酸单用及配伍都可显著降低血清肌酐和尿素氮(P0.05)水平,改变组织形态学的变化和抑制肾脏细胞凋亡,且配伍的效果优于单用。结论:大黄酸和迷迭香酸配伍发挥肾保护作用明显优于单用,其作用机制与抗凋亡作用相关。     

转化生长因子β在细胞凋亡及抗凋亡中的作用机制

转化生物因子β（TGF-β）在生物发育,组织形成与更新、伤口的愈合、细胞增殖、迁移与免疫反应中起着重要的调节作用。TGF-β既能诱导某些类型细胞的凋亡反应,又能增强某些类型细胞的生存力,具有一定的抗细胞凋亡作用。TGF-β生物效应的这种显而易见的矛盾性质并不仅仅存在于细胞的生死和存活的调节过程中,还可见于TGF-β介导的其他细胞效应中。因此,TGF-β介导的广泛和对立的生物效应的机制成为人们关注和研究的焦点,最近几年人们已开始逐渐认识和了解对TGF-β诱导细胞凋亡和抗细胞凋亡的机制。在此,我们仅就某些研究进展作一简单的介绍。     

细胞抗凋亡作用及其信号转导途径

细胞抗凋亡是生物机体为了适应环境变化,维持生理平衡的一种主动的自我保护行为。凋亡或抗凋亡均是多样性、偶联性、多途径的信号转导过程。细胞抗凋亡的信号转导是在内外生存因子的刺激下,激活P13K／AKT,ERK,NF—kB。NO等多种信号偶联途径,抑制细胞的凋亡。     

小鼠巨噬细胞系体外感染BCG的应答

摘要：【目的】探讨小鼠巨噬细胞系RAW264.7体外感染BCG的应答。【方法】体外感染RAW264.7细胞23 h后,分析细胞形态和细胞表面共刺激分子的表达。然后去除培养上清中的BCG,继续培养不同时间,通过CFSE、annexin V/PI和Rh123标记,分析宿主细胞的应答。【结果】BCG感染23h后,细胞生长状态良好,细胞内能明显观察到吞噬泡中的BCG。细胞表面共刺激分子CD40、CD54、CD80、CD86、CD11b的表达明显升高,CD11c、I-Ad以及H-2Kd的表达变化不明显。CFSE标记BCG后,随着培养时间的延长,荧光强度逐渐减弱,但是4天后仍然明显地高于对照组。除去培养上清中的BCG后继续培养,含有BCG的细胞逐渐减少,继续培养60 h后基本检测不到。另外,BCG感染不能诱导细胞凋亡,线粒体膜电位先升高后降低,5天后,基本上与对照组一致。【结论】通过以上分析,为BCG免疫机理的研究提供了重要数据。     

Fucoidan对巨噬细胞RAW264.7的免疫调节作用

目的 观察褐藻多糖硫酸酯（Fucoidan）对巨噬细胞RAW264.7体外吞噬活性、细胞因子TNF-α和IL-6分泌,以及Toll样受体4（TLR4）mRNA表达的影响。方法 实验分对照组,Fucoidan高、中、低剂量组（浓度分别是200、400和800 μg/mL）。药物处理6~48 h后,MTT法检测RAW264.7细胞活力;中性红比色法检测细胞吞噬活性;ELISA法检测培养上清中TNF-α和IL-6的分泌水平;实时定量PCR检测Toll样受体4（TLR4）mRNA表达量。结果 与对照组相比,Fucoidan显著增强RAW264.7细胞代谢活力和吞噬能力（P＜0.01）,增加TNF-α和IL-6的分泌,上调TLR4的表达,呈剂量依赖关系。结论 Fucoidan可上调TLR4表达,增强巨噬细胞代谢和吞噬活性,增加TNF-α和IL-6的分泌,具有潜在的调节免疫作用。     

NODs信号通路在RAW264.7细胞抗烟曲霉菌刺激中的作用

【目的】通过培养RAW264.7细胞,并运用siRNA沉默NOD2基因来研究NODs信号通路在体外抗烟曲霉中的作用。【方法】体外培养RAW264.7细胞,接种2×105个/孔细胞于六孔板中,分为正常对照组(N)和正常沉默组[NOD2(RNAi),正常+烟曲霉孢子刺激组(N+Af)和正常沉默+烟曲霉孢子刺激组[NOD2(RNAi)+Af],每组三复孔。通过RT-PCR法检测细胞中NOD1、NOD2、RIP2 mRNA表达;Western blot法检测细胞中分泌蛋白TNF-α表达。【结果】与N组比较,N+Af组NOD1、NOD2 mRNA和TNF-α蛋白表达显著上升。与阴性对照组(Nctrol)相比,NOD2(RNAi)组NOD2 mRNA表达明显受到抑制,沉默效果达到80%以上,说明RAW264.7细胞中NOD2基因被成功沉默。与NOD2(RNAi)组比较,NOD2(RNAi)+Af组NOD1、RIP2 mRNA和TNF-α蛋白表达小幅上升,但无显著性差异(P>0.05)。与NOD2基因沉默前比较发现:与N组比较,NOD2(RNAi)组,TNF-α蛋白表达显著性升高(P<0.05)。与N+Af组比较,NOD2(RNAi)+Af组,TNF-α蛋白显著性降低(P<0.05);NOD1、RIP2 mRNA在各组中表达均未见显著性差异。【结论】NODs信号通路在RAW264.7细胞抗烟曲霉中发挥作用,尤以NOD2的作用较突出。     

黑果枸杞果实中抗炎活性成分的筛选及作用机制研究

目的：对黑果枸杞果实中的抗炎活性成分进行筛选和评价，同时对其作用机制进行研究。方法：利用甲醇对黑果枸杞果实进行提取，并分别在微孔树脂（MCI）和大孔树脂柱上进一步分离。利用脂多糖诱导小鼠单核巨噬细胞RAW 264.7构建炎症模型，对获得的组分进行筛选和评价。采用MTT法检测细胞活力、比色法检测NO水平、ELISA法检测IL-6、IL-1β、TNF-α等炎症因子水平，Western blot检测COX-2、IκBα等蛋白及其磷酸化的表达水平。结果：初步筛选发现经MCI处理后的3个组分中，Fr1表现出较好的抑制NO生成的能力。对Fr1进一步分离获得Fr1-1和Fr1-2组分。Fr1-2在抑制NO生成、炎症因子水平等方面均优于Fr1。对其作用机制进一步研究发现Fr1-2能抑制COX-2、p-IκBα蛋白表达水平从而发挥抗炎作用。对Fr1-2活性部位中的主要成分进一步分离制备，发现其主要成分为5-羟甲基糠醛，5-羟甲基糠醛在所选浓度范围内对细胞活力无显著影响，且其可以抑制炎症模型NO生成，具有一定的抗炎作用。结论：黑果枸杞果实提取物具有一定的抗炎作用，其机制可能与抑制COX-2蛋白的表达、Iκ...     

Cell cytoskeleton and proliferation study for the RANKL-induced RAW264.7 differentiation

Although document studies (including ours) have been reported the achieved in vitro osteoclastic cellular model establishment from the RAW264.7 cell lineage, there was no study directly reported that American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) cell bank has various RAW264.7 cell lineages. Besides that, for our knowledge there was only one study compared the two different RAW264.7^TIB-71 and RAW264.7^CRL-2278 cell lineages for their osteoclastic differentiation, and they concluded that the RAW264.7^CRL-2278 demonstrated to generate much osteoclast than RAW264.7^TIB-71. However, on the contrary to their results we noticed the fusion of RAW264.7^TIB-71 in our previous studies was much compromising. Therefore, we try to explore the two cell lineages for their properties in osteoclastic differentiation with an in-depth cellular cytoskeletal study. Our current study has showed that comparing to the RAW264.7^CRL-2278, RAW264.7^TIB-71 demonstrated a much higher efficacies for RANKL-stimulated osteoclastic differentiation. Besides that, in our depth cytoskeletal studies, we found that the RANKL-induced RAW264.7^TIB-71 cells could finally differentiate into mature osteoclasts. However, regardless the various pre-treatment conditions, there was no mature osteoclast formed in RANKL-induced RAW264.7^CRL-2278 cell lineage.     

蜂蛹多肽对巨噬细胞RAW264.7免疫活性的影响

蜂蛹多肽因具有丰富的营养价值,以及增强免疫、抗肿瘤及抗氧化等生物学活性,而受到了广泛关注,但目前关于蜂蛹多肽纯化组分的体外免疫调节活性的研究尚未见报道。为了探究蜂蛹多肽对巨噬细胞RAW264.7免疫活性的影响,以蜂蛹多肽纯化组分BPP-21为研究对象,研究其在不同浓度（12.5、25、50、100和200 μg·mL-1）下对RAW264.7巨噬细胞的细胞活力、吞噬能力、细胞因子分泌能力、NO分泌能力和氧化应激指标的影响。结果显示,在浓度12.5~200 μg·mL-1范围内,BPP-21对RAW264.7巨噬细胞无明显的细胞毒性作用,可显著提高干扰素-γ（interferon-gamma,IFN-γ）与NO的分泌水平（P<0.05）;在浓度25~200 μg·mL-1范围内,显著增加细胞吞噬能力以及白细胞介素-2（interleukin-2,IL-2）、肿瘤坏死因子α（tumor necrosis factor-alpha,TNF-α）的分泌量（P<0.05）;在浓度50~200 μg·mL-1范围内,显著提高细胞内超氧化物歧化酶（superoxide dismutase,SOD）活力（P<0.05）。研究表明,蜂蛹多肽纯化组分BPP-21可增强RAW264.7巨噬细胞的免疫活性,为蜂蛹多肽免疫调节剂的研究与开发提供了理论依据。     

The relationship between structural properties and activation of RAW264.7 and natural killer (NK) cells by sulfated polysaccharides extracted from Astragalus membranaceus roots

The aim of the present study to isolate the water-soluble polysaccharide from Astragalus membranaceus roots (AMP) and investigate the structural effects on RAW 264.7 murine macrophage and natural killer (NK) cells. AMP mainly consists of carbohydrates (66.2 %), proteins (11.8 %), and sulfates (18.0 %) with minor level of uronic acid (2.0 %). The structural modification was carried out by removal of protein and sulfate from AMP through the deproteination and desulfation. After deproteination (DP), the protein content was decreased from 11.8 % to 5.4 %. Similarly, the sulfate content of desulfated AMP (DS) was decreased from 18.0%–8.1%. AMP and DP could stimulate RAW264.7 cells to produce nitric oxide (NO) and up-regulate mRNA expression through NF-κB and MAPKs pathways. However, DS showed a considerably lower level of NO production than AMP and DP, suggesting that DS could not stimulate RAW264.7 cells. AMP and its derivatives significantly increased the natural killer cells (NK cell) proliferation (113.1%–128.7%) and cytotoxicity against HeLa cells (37.4%–55.5%). However, DS showed the lowest level of NK cells activation through the expression of IFN-γ, TNF-α, Granzyme-B, and NKp44. These results suggest that sulfate groups of AMP might play a crucial role in the RAW264.7 cells and NK cells activation.     

Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities of Sargassum horneri extract in RAW264.7 macrophages

[Purpose]In this study, we investigated whether a 70% ethanolic (EtOH) extract of Sargassum horneri had antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated macrophage-like RAW 264.7 cells.[Methods]The proximate composition, fatty acids, amino acids, and dietary fiber of S. horneri, various biologically active compounds, and antioxidant activity were analyzed.[Results]The DPPH and ABTS free radical scavenging activities, as well as the reduction power, of the S. horneri extract used here were significantly increased in a concentration-dependent manner. This indicates that S. horneri contains bioactive compounds, such as phenols and flavonoids, that have excellent antioxidant activity. The cellular viability and metabolic activity results confirmed that the extract had no discernible toxicity at concentrations up to 100 μg/mL. The levels of nitrites and cytokines (PGE₂, TNF-α and IL-6), which mediate pro-inflammatory effect, were significantly inhibited by treatment with either 50 or 100 μg/mL S. horneri extract, whereas that of IL-1β was significantly inhibited by treatment with 100 μg/mL of the extract. Similarly, the expression of iNOS and COX-2 proteins also decreased according to 50 or 100 μg/mL extract concentrations. NF-κB binding to DNA was also significantly inhibited by treatment with 100 μg/mL of extract.[Conclusion]These results suggest that 70% EtOH extracts of S. horneri can relieve inflammation caused by disease or high intensity exercise.     

Biological activity of Brassica rapa L. polysaccharides on RAW264.7 macrophages and on tumor cells

Polysaccharides are a type of natural macromolecule widely existing in nature, and its pharmacological activity has attracted wide research attention. In this study, Brassica rapa L. polysaccharides were taken as the research object, and a preliminary study of the immune activity and mechanism of the antitumor activity of these polysaccharides in vitro was carried out. Five polysaccharides, namely, BRP, BRNP-1, BRNP-2, BRAP-1, and BRAP-2, were compared in terms of their ability to inhibit the growth of three types of cancer cells, namely, A549, AGS, and HepG2. The most effective polysaccharides were screened out, and their mechanism was studied. Immunoassay results showed that the five polysaccharides not only promoted the growth of RAW264.7 cells but also stimulated their endocytic/pinocytosis activity and released NO, TNF, IL-6 cytokines, especially BRP. In vitro antitumor experiments showed that BRP has a significant inhibitory effect (*P < 0.05) on the growth of A549 cells, especially at high concentrations (500–2000 μg/mL). BRP can also induce A549 cells to release reactive oxygen species, cause mitochondrial membrane potential, and effect the expression of Bax, caspase-9, caspase-3, p53, and B-cell lymphoma 2. Immunological experiments showed that the five groups of polysaccharides are not cytotoxic to normal cells and have immunostimulatory effects. Mitochondria represent one of the more important endogenous pathways in the apoptotic process. The results suggested that BRP participates in mitochondria mediated apoptosis and induces A549 cell apoptosis. This study lays a theoretical foundation for further research on the mechanisms of BRP immunoregulation and antitumor activity in vitro and in vivo.     

Inhibition of nitric oxide production by natural oxyprenylated coumarins and alkaloids in RAW 264.7 cells

A series of naturally occurring 3,3-dimethylallyloxy- and geranyloxycoumarins and alkaloids were chemically synthesized and tested as anti-inflammatory agents for their inhibitory effects on nitric oxide production in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. Results indicated that the alkaloid of fungal origin 3-methylbut-2-enyl-4-methoxy-8-[(3-methylbut-2-enyl)oxy]quinoline-2-carboxylate, commonly known as Ppc-1, and coumarins having an unsubstituted 2-benzopyrone ring exhibited the highest activity with IC₅₀ values from 23 to 34 μM without having poor or not detectable cytotoxicity. Indomethacine and L-NAME used as reference drugs provided by far less activities.     

Antioxidant Effects of Rhodoxanthin from Potamogeton crispus L. on H2O2-Induced RAW264.7 Macrophages Cells

Potamogeton crispus L. (P. crispus) is the type of a widely distributed perennial herbs, which is rich in rhodoxanthin. In this research work, five antioxidant indexes in vitro were selected to study the antioxidant activity of rhodoxanthin from P. crispus (RPC). A model of hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) -induced oxidative damage in RAW264.7 cells was established to analyze the antioxidant effect and potential mechanism of RPC. The levels of ROS, MDA and the activities of oxidation related enzymes by H₂O₂ were determined by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The mRNA expression of Nrf-2, HO-1, SOD1 and SOD2 was measured by qRT-PCR assay. According to the results, RPC had free radical scavenging ability for 2, 2-diphenyl-1-trinitrohydrazine (DPPH), 2,2’-azinobis(3-ethylbenzo-thiazoline-6-sulfonic acid radical ion) (ABTS), hydroxyl radical and superoxide anion. RPC significantly decreased the level of MDA and ROS and LDH activity, while increased GSH level and activities of SOD, GSH−Px and CAT. It was showed that RPC could increase the mRNA expression of Nrf-2, HO-1, SOD1 and SOD2 in RAW264.7 cells in a dose-dependently manner. In summary, RPC treatment could effectively attenuate the H₂O₂-induced cell damage rate, and the mechanism is related to the reduction of H₂O₂ induced oxidative stress and the activation of Nrf-2 pathway.