Effect of Tetramethylpyrazine on IL-8,IL-12 and IL-33 Levels in Serum and MMP-10 and NF-κB Protein Expression in Joint Synovial Tissues in Rats with Collagen-induced Arthritis
10.3870/j.issn.1004-0781.2016.02.010
- VernacularTitle:川芎嗪对胶原性关节炎大鼠血清炎性因子与关节滑膜组织的影响?
- Author:
Kun LU
;
Jianping JIANG
;
Hui GUO
;
Yichuan LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Tetramethylpyrazine;
Arthritis,collagen-induced;
Cytokines;
Matrix metalloproteinase 10;
Interleukin
- From:
Herald of Medicine
2016;(2):149-153
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To observe the effect of tetramethylpyrazine (TMP) on serum interleukin 8 (IL-8),interleukin 12 ( IL-12) and interleukin 33 ( IL-33) levels and MMP-10 and NF-κB protein expression in joint synovial tissues in rats with collagen-induced arthritis ( CIA) ,and further to investigate the mechanism for treating rheumatoid arthritis. Methods Rats were randomly divided into normal control group( n=10) ,model control group,dexamethasone group,low-dose of TMP and high-dose of TMP groups ( n=9 each) . The CIA model was established in all the groups except for the normal control group. Rats of dexamethasone group were give 2 mg.kg-1 of dexamethasone;Rats of low-dose and high-dose of TMP group were given 50,100 mg.kg-1 of TMP, respectively.The toe volume and arthritis index (AI) were used to evaluate joint inflammation. The levels of IL-8,IL-12 and IL-33 in the serum of rats were detected by ELISA. The expression levels of MMP-10 and NF-κB in joint synovial were detected by Western blotting. Results Compared with CIA group,the toe volume and AI were significantly reduced in high-dose of TMP groups and dexamethasone groups,and levels of IL-8,IL-12 and IL-33 and the expression levels of MMP-10 and NF-κB were decreased significantly (P<0.01). TMP (50 mg.kg-1) could obviously decrease the toe volume and the levels of IL-8 and IL-33. There was no statistical difference in other indices (P>0.05). Conclusion TMP at 100 mg.kg-1 showed obvious inhibition on CIA rats. The mechanism may be correlated to balancing the effect of proinflammatory factor and anti-inflammatory cytokines,improving immune function in rats,reducing joint synovial inflammation,and alleviating the destruction of the articular cartilage.
