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目的研究血管内皮生长因子(VEGF)及其受体Flt-1蛋白在实验性左侧精索静脉曲张(ELV)大鼠睾丸中的表达和定位,探讨它们在精索静脉曲张(VC)致男性不育中的作用。方法建立青春期大鼠ELV模型,采用免疫组化法检测VEGF及Flt-1在ELV4周、8周组及相应对照组大鼠睾丸中的表达变化。结果 VEGF和Flt-1蛋白在大鼠睾丸中定位具有细胞特异性。VEGF蛋白表达于生精细胞、精子细胞发育中的顶体、Sertoli和Leydig细胞胞质内;Flt-1表达于精子细胞发育中的顶体及Leydig细胞胞质中。ELV4周组睾丸中VEGF蛋白的表达显著增加(P<0.01),8周时其表达量下降(P<0.01);ELV4周组与8周组睾丸中Flt-1蛋白的表达均比相应对照组下降(P<0.01),ELV8周组比4周组显著减少(P<0.01)。结论 ELV可影响青春期大鼠睾丸中VEGF和Flt-1蛋白的表达量,可能会影响精子的发生、发育,因而该变化可能是VC引起男性不育的原因之一。  相似文献   

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马莉  苗乃周  艾庆燕 《四川动物》2012,31(3):369-372
目的研究血管内皮生长因子(VEGF)及其受体2(VEGFR2)在实验性左侧精索静脉曲张大鼠睾丸中的表达和定位,探讨精索静脉曲张中VEGF和VEGFR2的可能作用。方法通过部分结扎左肾静脉建立大鼠实验性左侧精索静脉曲张模型,于术后2周和4周取材,采用免疫组化法检测VEGF、VEGFR2在睾丸上的表达变化。结果 ELV2周与4周组大鼠两侧睾丸中VEGF蛋白表达均上调,但ELV组间VEGF蛋白表达没有明显变化;ELV2周组大鼠睾丸中VEGFR2蛋白的表达与对照组比较增强,而4周组比对照组和2周组均显著增强。结论实验性左侧精索静脉曲张对VEGF、VEGFR2蛋白的表达有影响,说明它们与男性不育可能有一定的关系。  相似文献   

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目的:建立大鼠实验性精索静脉曲张(experimental varicocele EV)的模式,测量睾丸中超氧化物歧化酶(superoxide dismutaseSOD)活性和Bcl-2的表达。方法:将40只雄性青春期Wistar大鼠随机分为EV8周组和12周组(各12只)和相应的假手术对照组2组(各8只),通过部分结扎左肾静脉建立大鼠EV模型,分别于术后8周、12周处死动物,测左侧精索静脉直径,用比色法测SOD 活力,免疫组化法测Bcl-2的表达。结果:成功建立了EV型,与相应的对照组相比左侧精索静脉直径明显增大(P<0.01)。光学显微镜下观察睾丸组织,发现大鼠睾丸生精上皮退变,曲细精管萎缩,间质水肿和精子发育阻滞。EV组双侧睾丸的SOD活性显著低于相应的对照组(P<0.01),左侧睾丸比右侧睾丸更低,但无明显统计学意义(P>0.05)。EV组双侧睾丸间质细胞中Bcl-2的染色指数与相应的对照组相比均显著降低(P<0.01),左侧睾丸染色指数比右侧睾丸下降更明显(P<0.01),EV12周组与 EV8周组相比,EV12周组染色指数更低(P<0.05)。SOD活性与Bcl-2的染色指数在0.01水平有显著相...  相似文献   

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目的:研究不同强度运动的应激条件下,大鼠股四头肌保护性蛋白热休克蛋白70(HSP70)和血管生长因子(VEGF)表达的情况,为运动健身和科学训练提供研究资料。方法:采用任昭君的运动方案模型、参照Bedford及孙晓娟的运动负荷标准。分为四组(n=8):对照组(C组)、小强度运动组(LE组)、中等强度运动组(ME组)和大强度运动组(HE组),每周训练5 d共8周。取大鼠右肢股四头肌组织,采用免疫组织化学技术检测VEGF和HSP70的表达。结果:与对照组相比较,实验各组的股四头肌VEGF蛋白表达明显增加(P<0.01),分别增加了284.8%、63.02%和386.88%,而HSP70蛋白表达分别增加了11.57%、18.54%和3.75%;其中LE组和ME组的HSP70蛋白表达显著增高(P<0.05),HE组的HSP70蛋白表达未出现显著性变化(P<0.05),而ME组比LE组的HSP70蛋白表达增加明显(P<0.05),均高于HE组的HSP70蛋白表达。结论:中低强度运动诱导股四头肌HSP70合成表达,相应的VEGF表达增加;8周小强度有氧递增性运动对大鼠的机体影响非常显著。  相似文献   

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目的:探讨卡托普利对慢性压力负荷性心力衰竭大鼠心肌细胞凋亡相关基因Bax、Bcl-2蛋白表达的影响。方法:90只SD大鼠随机分为3组(n=30):假手术组(SH)、腹主动脉缩窄组(CAA)、卡托普利治疗组(CAP)。采用腹主动脉缩窄法复制模型,于第6、10周,检测各组心衰大鼠心肌细胞凋亡相关基因Bax,Bcl-2蛋白的表达。结果:造模后6周、10周结果均显示,CAA组较SH组心肌细胞凋亡基因Bcl-2蛋白及Bcl-2/Bax比例表达显著下降(P<0.01),Bax蛋白表达显著升高(P<0.01)。CAP组较CAA组Bcl-2蛋白及Bcl-2/Bax比例表达显著升高(P<0.01),Bax蛋白表达显著降低(P<0.01)。CAP组10周时较6周Bcl-2蛋白表达明显升高(P<0.05),Bax蛋白表达显著降低(P<0.01),Bcl-2/Bax比例显著升高(P<0.01)。结论:卡托普利能增加Bcl-2、降低Bax蛋白的表达,上调Bcl-2/Bax比率,从而抑制心肌细胞凋亡改善心功能。  相似文献   

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通过对心肌胶原纤维、微血管生成、血管内皮生长因子(VEGF)及其受体表达的研究,探讨骨髓基质干细胞(BMSSCs)心肌内移植对扩张型心肌病心衰大鼠心功能的保护机制.应用阿霉素注射法建立扩张型心肌病心衰大鼠模型,成功建模后移植4', 6-二乙酰基-2-苯基吲哚(DAPI)标记的BMSSCs.分别于术后1、2、3、4周进行血流动力学检测,利用免疫组化、RT-PCR技术分析心肌胶原纤维、血管内皮生长因子(VEGF)及其受体Flt-1、Flk-1表达的改变,以及微血管密度.结果显示,移植细胞于术后4周通过免疫荧光可检测到存活.于术后2周开始,移植组心功能较对照组改善,表现为移植组收缩压(LVSP)、左心室内压最大上升或下降速率(?dp/dt)较对照组显著升高,舒张压(LVDP)显著下降,P < 0.05.移植组心肌胶原纤维沉积减少,光密度值比较P < 0.05.移植组VEGF、Flt-1、Flk-1表达较同期对照组增加,并张且与其受体达峰时间不同步.4周时移植组微血管密度明显高于对照组.上述结果表明,BMSSCs移植后可通过上调受体内VEGF、Flt-1、Flk-1的表达,促进血管新生,减少胶原纤维沉积,从而改善受体心脏的功能.  相似文献   

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目的:了解内皮抑素(ES)转基因治疗子宫内膜异位症大鼠模型的疗效。方法:构建子宫内膜异位症大鼠模型,选择建模成功的大鼠为实验研究对象,随机分为ES转染组(I组)24只、载体对照组(Ⅱ组)20只和阴性对照组(Ⅲ组)20只。I组病灶局部注射lipofectamine-endo-pBud复合物进行基因转染,Ⅱ组注射lipofectamine-pBud复合物,Ⅲ组注射PBS用于对照。通过实时荧光定量PCR法检测异位病灶中ES基因的相对表达量,用Western-blot测定ES-HA融合蛋白及ES蛋白的相对表达量,来判断转染成功与否。用ELISA法对大鼠血清中ES及血管内皮细胞生长因子(VEGF)水平进行测定,用免疫组化SP法对ES、基质金属蛋白酶-2(MMP-2)以及微血管密度(MVD)的表达进行测定,用游标卡尺对转染前后各组大鼠异位病灶的长、宽进行测量,计算体积,分析各指标实验前后的差异,观察内皮抑素转基因治疗子宫内膜异位症大鼠模型的疗效。结果:注射相应试剂后2周,I组异位病灶组织中ES基因的相对表达量高于两对照组(P<0.05),有ES-HA融合蛋白表达,且ES蛋白的相对表达量显著高于两对照组(P<0.01);I组血清中ES水平显著高于两对照组(P<0.01),VEGF水平显著低于两对照组(P<0.01),三组ES与VEGF在血清中的表达水平呈负相关(r=-0.805);I组异位病灶组织中ES表达明显高于两对照组(P<0.01);MMP-2的表达明显少于两对照组(P<0.01);MVD明显少于两对照组(P<0.01);三组ES与MMP-2在异位内膜中的表达呈负相关(r=-0.700);I组异位病灶体积明显小于两对照组(P<0.01)。结论:阳离子脂质体LipofectamineTM2000介导的重组质粒endo-pBud病灶内直接注射法可以成功实现ES在子宫内膜异位症大鼠异位内膜中的表达,并对子宫内膜异位症大鼠模型有治疗作用。  相似文献   

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目的 探讨有氧运动对肥胖大鼠内皮功能障碍的影响及作用机制。方法 通过8周高脂饲料喂养建立肥胖大鼠模型,分为正常组、模型组和有氧运动组。运动组方案为8周的中强度有氧运动,每周干预6 d,休息1 d。称量大鼠的体重、体长,内脏重量和内脏脂肪重量,并计算Lee’s指数和脂体比;生化法检测血脂;ELISA法检测血清血栓调节蛋白(TM)和内脂素;RT-PCR法检测心外膜脂肪组织内脂素mRNA的相对表达量;HE染色法观察主动脉形态结构的病理变化。结果 与正常组相比,模型组大鼠体重、体长、Lee’s指数、内脏重量、内脏脂肪重量、脂体比、血清TG、TC、LDL、TM和内脂素水平均明显升高(P<0.05),HDL水平明显降低(P<0.01),心外膜脂肪组织中内脂素mRNA表达量明显升高(P<0.01);与模型组相比,有氧运动组体重、Lee’s指数、肝重量、肾周脂肪重量、血清TG、TC、LDL、TM和内脂素水平均明显下降(P<0.05),HDL水平明显升高(P<0.01),心外膜脂肪组织中内脂素mRNA表达量显著降低(P<0.05)。结论 有氧运动能减轻肥胖大鼠的脂肪堆...  相似文献   

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目的:观察依帕司他(EPS)对单侧输尿管梗阻(UUO)大鼠间质纤维化的保护作用及其机制。方法:实验设假手术组(Sham)组、UUO、UUO+EPS(50 mg/kg)及UUO+EPS(100 mg/kg)剂量组,每组n=8。左侧输尿管结扎制备UUO大鼠模型。造模后连续灌胃给药3周,sham和UUO组给予等体积的羟甲基纤维素钠。HE和Masson染色观察肾组织病理变化及胶原沉积情况。免疫组化法观察肾组织醛糖还原酶(AR)表达情况,分别采用real-time PCR和(或) Western blot检测肾脏I型胶原(collagen I)、III型胶原(collagen III)、α-平滑肌肌动蛋白(α-SMA)、成纤维细胞特异蛋白-1(FSP-1)、纤连蛋白(FN)、E-钙粘蛋白(E-cadherin)、转化生成因子-β1(TGF-β1)和AR mRNA及蛋白表达。结果:与Sham组相比,UUO组大鼠小管上皮细胞萎缩、空泡样变性,肾间质成纤维细胞及肌成纤维细胞大量增殖并伴大量炎症细胞浸润,胶原沉积明显增加,collagen I、collagen III、TGF-β1和AR mRNA及蛋白表达水平明显升高(P<0.01),同时EMT标志性蛋白α-SMA、FSP-1、FN mRNA及蛋白表达水平明显升高(P<0.01),而E-cadherin mRNA及蛋白表达水平明显降低。与UUO组相比,经EPS治疗3周后,肾间质纤维化程度明显减轻,胶原沉积明显减少,collagen I、collagen III、TGF-β1和AR mRNA及蛋白表达水平明显降低(P<0.01或P<0.05),另外α-SMA、FSP-1、FN mRNA及蛋白表达水平明显降低(P<0.01或P<0.05),而E-cadherin mRNA及蛋白表达水平明显升高(P<0.01或P<0.05),而且100 mg/kg剂量组上述指标的改变均好于低剂量组(P<0.05,P<0.01)。结论:依帕司他对肾间质纤维化具有一定的改善作用,其机制可能与其抑制TGF-β1介导的AR表达、进而抑制大鼠肾小管上皮细胞EMT有关。  相似文献   

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目的:精索静脉曲张(VC)与男生不育密切相关,但其导致不育的确切机制尚不清楚。大量临床观察和实验研究证明VC可引起睾丸损害,但对附睾的影响研究较少,特别关于青春期动物VC对附睾影响的研究尚未见任何报道,为此,本研究在建立青春期大鼠实验性VC模型的基础上,试图通过实验性VC对附睾超微结构的影响。来阐明其在不育发生机理中的地位。方法:部分结扎青春期大鼠左肾静脉建立VC模型,分别于手术后4周和8周取左右侧附睾始段头,体,和尾部,在光镜研究的基础上,制作透射电镜标本并进行观察,结果:VC大鼠左右侧附睾各段上皮的超微结构都发生明显改变;如上皮基膜增厚;上皮微绒毛稀少且局部受损;主细胞内多形态溶酶体增加,内质网扩张,高尔基复合体空泡化,线粒体嵴模糊,胞质内出现大空泡;晕细胞数增加且胞质内含大量高电子密度的溶酶体;亮细胞内脂肪滴和溶酶体明显增多,细胞膨胀,常可见游离面突入官腔,此外,附睾官腔内精子残余体增多,精子头出现核大泡,精子尾线粒体,纤维柱排列紊乱等。结论:青春期可引起大鼠附睾超微结构受损,这可能也是VC导致不育的重要原因之一。  相似文献   

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VEGF、VEGFR2在青春期大鼠睾丸、附睾及附睾精子上的表达   总被引:2,自引:0,他引:2  
目的通过对血管内皮生长因子(VEGF)及其受体VEGFR2在青春期大鼠睾丸及附睾表达的研究,探讨其在雄性生殖器官中的作用。方法采用免疫组化法检测VEGF、VEGFR2在SD大鼠睾丸和附睾的表达定位,用免疫荧光法检测它们在大鼠附睾精子上的表达定位。结果VEGF及VEGFR2在青春期大鼠睾丸和附睾组织中均有表达。在睾丸中,VEGF主要表达于精原细胞胞质、精子细胞发育中的顶体、Sertoli细胞胞质及精子残余体内,Leydig细胞胞质也有阳性表达;VEGFR2主要表达于精子细胞发育中的顶体和间质细胞胞质。在附睾中,VEGF表达于附睾管上皮所有主细胞胞质内;而VEGFR2表达于附睾管头段和尾段上皮主细胞胞质内,体段免疫染色阴性。免疫荧光显示,VEGF与VEGFR2都与精子头部顶体、尾部颈段、中段和主段相结合,末段未见阳性荧光。结论VEGF及VEGFR2在大鼠的睾丸和附睾中均有表达,其表达定位具有细胞特异性和区域特异性,提示其可能在大鼠睾丸精子发生和附睾精子成熟中发挥重要作用。  相似文献   

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It has been previously shown that 30-day experimental left varicocele (ELV) in adult rats produces a bilateral increase in testicular blood flow and temperature, as well as a concomitant decrease in epididymal sperm count and motility. In the present study, adult male rats with induced ELV were subjected to a variety of studies to determine the mechanism by which unilateral ELV causes a bilateral testicular response. The results demonstrate that ELV does not alter the blood-testis barrier (BTB) to 3H-inulin (MW 5000), it being largely excluded from entry into the tubule lumen in both control and ELV animals. Neither left nor right cauda epididymidal temperature was altered by ELV. Intraepididymal Na+ and K+ concentrations in the left caput epididymidis were 81.3 +/- 3.8 mEq/l and 26.3 +/- 1.5 mEq/l, respectively. From the cauda epididymidis, these values were 25.0 +/- 2.2 mEq/l and 46.8 +/- 1.0 mEq/l, respectively. These values were similar on the right side and in the left and right epididymis of ELV animals. Left testis arterial pH was 7.3 +/- 0.1, and PO2 and PCO2 were 116.0 +/- 6.4 mm of mercury and 44.3 +/- 3.2 mm of mercury, respectively. Left testicular venous values were 7.3 +/- 0.1 (pH), and 52.6 +/- 2.2 mm of mercury and 49.9 +/- 2.0 mm of mercury. These values were similar for right control testicles and left and right testicles of ELV animals. These results indicate that the mechanism by which unilateral ELV produces a bilateral change in testicular or epididymal function is not by altering the BTB, epididymal temperature or electrolyte concentrations, or testicular blood gas concentrations.  相似文献   

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目的探讨血管内皮生长因子(VEGF)及其受体2(Flk-1)在哮喘大鼠气道平滑肌细胞(ASMC)中表达变化及其对ASMC增殖的影响。方法 SD大鼠18只,随机分为对照组,哮喘模型组和地塞米松干预组各6只,并培养各组气道平滑肌细胞。用免疫组织化学技术检测ASMC增殖细胞核抗原(PCNA)的表达;用RT-PCR及Western blot方法分别检测VEGF和Flk-1mRNA及蛋白质在不同组大鼠ASMC的表达程度。结果(1)哮喘模型组ASMC PCNA表达较对照组和干预组显著增加(P0.05)。(2)哮喘模型组ASMC VEGF164,VEGF188mRNA和VEGF205mRNA的表达较对照组和干预组显著增加(P0.05或P0.01)。(3)哮喘模型组ASMC VEGF及Flk-1蛋白质在大鼠ASMC中的表达较对照组和干预组显著增加(P0.05)。直线相关性分析显示,大鼠ASMC PCNA表达与大鼠ASMC中VEGF205,188,164及Flk-1mRNA表达水平呈正相关(r分别为0.79,0.86,0.83,0.68;P0.05);大鼠ASMC PCNA表达与大鼠ASMC中VEGF及Flk-1蛋白质表达水平也呈正相关(r分别为0.80,0.77;P0.05)。结果 哮喘模型大鼠ASMC中VEGF及其受体Flk-1表达上调,并与气道平滑肌细胞增殖有密切关系。该结果提示VEGF及其受体2可能参与了哮喘气道重建中气道平滑肌细胞增殖的过程。  相似文献   

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The present study was undertaken to determine the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and its receptors, fms-like tyrosine kinase (Flt-1) and fetal liver kinase-1/kinase insert domain-containing receptor (Flk-1/KDR), in the porcine corpus luteum (CL) during the estrous cycle and early pregnancy. Immunohistochemical studies localized proteins of VEGF ligand-receptor system in the cytoplasm of luteal cells and in some blood vessels. Western blot analysis revealed significantly higher levels of VEGF protein during early and mid-luteal phase (vs. late luteal phase; P<0.001 and P<0.01, respectively). Quantification of VEGF mRNA in the CL showed increased mRNA levels during entire luteal phase (vs. Days 16-17; P<0.05). Expression of Flt-1 protein remained high during luteal phase (P<0.001), but the mRNA levels tended to increase from the early to the late luteal phase. Elevated protein expression of Flk-1/KDR was found in the mid-luteal phase (vs. Days 16-17; P<0.05). However, induction of Flk-1/KDR mRNA expression occurred earlier, in early luteal phase. The lowest VEGF, Flt-1 and Flk-1/KDR mRNA and protein levels were observed in regressed CL (P<0.001). During pregnancy, VEGF, Flt-1 and Flk-1/KDR mRNA and protein expression was comparable to the mid-luteal phase. In conclusion, the present study has demonstrated dynamic expression of VEGF and its receptors in the porcine CL during the estrous cycle and early pregnancy. These data suggest that the VEGF ligand-receptor system may play an important role in the development and maintenance of the CL in pigs.  相似文献   

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Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a key regulator of endothelial growth and permeability. However, VEGF may also target nonendothelial cells, as VEGF receptors and responsiveness have been detected for example in monocytes, and high concentrations of VEGF have been reported in human semen. In this work we present evidence that overexpression of VEGF in the testis and epididymis of transgenic mice under the mouse mammary tumor virus (MMTV) LTR promoter causes infertility. The testes of the transgenic mice exhibited spermatogenic arrest and increased capillary density. The ductus epididymidis was dilated, containing areas of epithelial hyperplasia. The number of subepithelial capillaries in the epididymis was also increased and these vessels were highly permeable as judged by the detection of extravasated fibrinogen products. Intriguingly, the expression of VEGF receptor-1 (VEGFR-1) was detected in certain spermatogenic cells in addition to vascular endothelium, and both VEGFR-1 and VEGFR-2 were also found in the Leydig cells of the testis. The infertility of the MMTV-VEGF male mice could thus result from VEGF acting on both endothelial and nonendothelial cells of the male genital tract. Taken together, these findings suggest that the VEGF transgene has nonendothelial target cells in the testis and that VEGF may regulate male fertility.  相似文献   

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Cardiovascular complications are an important feature of diabetes mellitus (DM). Abnormal and decreased coronary collateral development has been implicated in the pathogenesis of cardiac complications in DM. More recently, decreased expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and its receptors has been found in diabetic heart. To our knowledge, no study has focused on the therapeutic improvement associated with VEGF in diabetic heart. DM was induced by intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (65 mg/kg) in Sprague-Dawley rats, while control rats received only citrate buffer. After 1 week, the streptozotocin-treated rats were randomly divided into two groups: one group received the selective endothelin (ET) type A receptor antagonist TA-0201 at a dose of 1 mg/kg/day for 2 weeks by osmotic mini-pump, and the vehicle group received saline only. The plasma glucose level was 504 +/- 75 mg/dl in the diabetic rats and was unchanged by treatment with ET antagonist. The body weight was decreased in the diabetic rats compared with the control rats, but the left ventricular (LV)-body weight ratio was increased in the diabetic group and was unaffected by treatment with ET antagonist. mRNA expression of VEGF and its receptors (Flt-1 and Flk-1) in the LV tissues was assessed using real-time polymerase chain reaction. VEGF expression was significantly decreased in diabetic heart and was greatly improved by treatment with ET antagonist. The expression of VEGF receptors was down-regulated in early diabetic heart but was not recovered by treatment with ET antagonist. ET and its receptor A might have differential regulation on the gene expressions of VEGF and its receptors in early diabetic heart.  相似文献   

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目的:分析缺氧诱导因子-1α(HIF-1α)、血管内皮生长因子(VEGF)和血管内皮生长因子受体2(KDR)在不同受压时间点大鼠压力性损伤局部皮肤组织中的表达及相互关系,探讨3期压力性损伤慢性难愈的可能机制。方法:将40只SD雄性大鼠随机分为正常对照组、受压3 d、5 d、7 d、 9 d组( n=8 ),使用磁铁压迫法建立3期压力性损伤动物模型。HE染色观察皮肤组织形态;免疫组化法检测VEGF表达,Western blot 检测皮肤组织HIF-1α、VEGF、KDR蛋白表达;对数据行单因素方差分析、LSD检验。结果:①HE结果显示,与正常对照组相比,受压组大鼠表皮逐渐增厚,血管数量不断减少,胶原排列紊乱,炎症细胞浸润增加。②免疫组化结果显示:受压3 d组大鼠皮肤组织中VEGF蛋白表达量较正常对照组明显增高(P<0.01);受压5 d、7 d和 9 d组大鼠皮肤组织中VEGF蛋白表达量均明显低于正常对照组(P<0.05)。WB结果和免疫组化结果一致。③WB结果显示:受压3 d、5 d和7 d组大鼠皮肤组织中HIF-1α表达量均明显高于正常对照组(P<0.01 或 P<0.05);4组受压组大鼠皮肤组织KDR蛋白表达量均低于正常对照组(P<0.05或P<0.01)。结论:HIF-1α介导的VEGF和KDR蛋白表达减少引起组织血管生成减少可能是3期压力性损伤慢性难愈的重要原因之一。  相似文献   

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