1.Progress in Research on Cardioprotective Effects of Resveratrol (review)
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2009;15(4):316-318
Resveratrol is a kind of polyphenolic compounds, and widely exists in plants.It can be provided with comprehensive physiological and pharmacological effects. In this paper, the authors reviewed the effect of resveratrol on myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury, the effective treatment of atherosclerotic diseases and coronary heart disease, and discuss the protective effect and the mechanism of resveratrol on cardiovascular disease through the effect of the electrophysiology and the accommodation of the blood vessel.
2.Molecular mechanism of Andrographolide on MMP-9 expression in human lung cancer cells
Xiangyu LUO ; Weimin LUO ; Xuesong ZENG
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2014;(2):13-16
Objective To investigate the effect and molecular mechanism of Andrographolide (AD) on matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) expression in human colon cancer H 3255 cells. Methods Human lung cancer H3255 cell line weve cultured in vitro, and treated with 1.0, 3.0, 5.0μmol/L AD for 24 h, untreated cells was used as blank control. Cell viability, cell migration and cell invasion were analyzed by MTT assay, scratch healing assay and transwell membrane assay, respectably. Expression of MMP-9 mRNA was analyzed by RT-PCR. Protein expression and phosphorylation of Akt were detected by Western blot. Activity of NF-κB and MMP-9 were analyzed by luciferase reporter assay. Results AD could significantly reduced H 3255 cells invasion and migration without affecting the viability of cells, as demonstrated by scratch healing and transwell membrane assay. Furthermore, Western blot and RT-PCR results showed that AD could markedly inhibited MMP-9 activity and its expression in both protein and mRNA levels. AD could attenuated Akt’s phosphorylation and the activity of NF-κB. Moreover, LY 294002, an inhibitor of PI3 K, could significantly inhibited NF-κB transcriptional activity and MMP-9 expression. In addition, different concentrations of AD could inhibit the promote activity of MMP-9. Conclusion AD was a potential anti-invasive agent by inhibiting MMP-9 involved in PI3 K/NF-κB pathways.
3.Promoting effects of insulin-like growth factor-1 on proliferation of orbital fibroblasts derived from thyroid associated ophthalmopathy
Jialing, DAI ; Weimin, HE ; Mengqi, LUO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2017;35(9):805-810
Background Thyroid associated ophthalmopathy (TAO) is an autoimmune disease.Current research on the pathogenesis focuses on common autoantigen.Insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor (IGF-1R) is necessary for the function of IGF-1,also IGF-1 plays an important role in signaling pathway of thyroid stimulating hormone receptor (TSHR).Objective This study was to investigate the effects of IGF-1 on the proliferation,expression of IGF-1R and TSHR on cultured orbital fibroblasts (OFs) derived from TAO.Methods Human orbital tissue was obtained from 17 TAO patients who received orbital adipectomy and 4 normal controls who received cosmetic surgery in West China Hospital from March 2016 to June 2016.OFs were cultured by explant culture with DMEM/F12 containing 5% fetal bovine serum and identified by immunochemistry.The OFs were treated with different concentrations of IGF-1.IGF-1 at different concentrations (0,50,100,125 μg/L) was added into the medium,respectively,and the proliferation of the cells (absorbancy) was detected by MTS.The percentages of IGF-1R and TSHR expressions in the cells were assayed by flow cytometry.Results Cultured cells appeared to be spindle-like in shape and grew well with abundant cytoplasm.The characteristics of the cells derived from TAO patients were consistant with normal ones.The cells showed the positive response for vimentin and absent respose for desmin,S-100,myoglobin and cytokeratin.The proliferative values of OFs were gradually elevated with the increase of IGF-I dose in both TAO group and normal group (Fgroup =219.639,P<0.001;F ion =17.752,P<0.001) with the optimal effects in 100 μg/L IGF-1.The expression levels of IGF-1R in the OFs were (0.009 1 ±0.008 7)%,(0.095 3±0.023 3) %,(0.083 7±0.022 7) % and (0.070 9 ± 0.024 1) % in the TAO group,and those in the normal group were (0.0023± 0.0006)%,(0.0093±0.0012)%,(0.0073±0.0015)% and (0.0083±0.0012)% after treatment of 50,100,125 μg/L IGF-1.The expression levels of IGF-1 R were significantly higher after treatment of 50,100 and 125 μtg/L IGF-1 than those treatment of 0 μg/L IGF-1 in both TAO group and normal group,and the expression levels of IGF-1R in the OFs were significantly increased in the TAO group compared with the normal group (all at P<0.05).No statistical difference was seen in the TSHR expression between the TAO group and normal group after treatment of 0,50,100 and 125 μg/L IGF-1 (Fgroup =0.133,P > 0.05;F ion =0.004,P > 0.05).Conclusions IGF-1 can promote the proliferation of OFs and up-regulate the expression of IGF-1R in OFs.However,IGF-1 dose not play a regulating effect on the expression of TSHR in OFs.
4.Effect of rh-leptin on the differentiation of orbital preadipocytes in thyroid associated ophthalmopathy
Jian, TANG ; Qingli, LUO ; Weimin, HE
Chinese Ophthalmic Research 2010;28(3):216-219
Background Thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy (TAO) is characterized by increased amount of orbital fat tissue.Leptin is a specific adipocytokine,and it may play an important role in the pathogenesis of TAO.Objective The present study investigates the effect of rh-leptin on the differentiation of orbital preadipocytes in subjects suffering from thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy (TAO).Methods The orbital fatty tissue was obtained from 7 patients with TAO during orbital decompression surgery.Orbital preadipocytes were cultured using the explant method and differentiated cells were identified with oil red staining.The subcultured preadipocytes were incubated with different concentrations of rh-leptin,and no rh-leptin was added in the control group.The average optical density of cytoplasm/nucleolus in differentiated adipocytes was measured by oil-red staining to evaluate the influence of different concentrations of rh-leptin on lipid formation of orbital adipocytes.Results Cultured preadipocytes in vitro were identified to be of mesenchymal origin by immunohistochemical staining.The average optical density of cytoplasm/nucleolus was 1.07±0.22,0.80±0.17,0.56±0.11,0.25±0.10,and 0.17±0.08,respectively in the control group,10μg/L of leptin group,50μg/L of leptin group,100μg/L of leptin group and 500μg/L of leptin group,showing a significant difference among the five groups (F=20.64,P=0.00).Compared to the control group,the lipid formation of orbital adipocytes gradually declined in various concentrations of rh-leptin (P<0.05,P<0.01).Conclusion Rh-leptin may suppress the differentiation and lipid formation of TAO orbital preadipocytes in vitro in a dose-dependent manner.Leptin may be a feedback modulator in TAO pathogenesis.
5.Clinical results of two orbital walls decompression for 12 cases of compressive optic-neuropathy
Weimin HE ; Qingli LUO ; Jihong ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases 2000;0(04):-
Objective To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of orbital decompression for compressive optic-neuropathy. Methods Fourteen eyes of twelve cases with Graves opthalmopathy and compressive optic-neuropathy undergone two orbital walls decompression with the follow-up period of more than 3 months were analyzed. Results The effect of complete closure of palpebral fissure was attained in all of the postoperative eyes and the visual acuity was increased in eleven eyes, remained no change in two eyes and decreased in one eye. The mean value of the recession of exophthalmic eyes after operation was mean 4 0 mm. Conclusion Two orbital walls decompression is an effective method for compressive optic-neuropathy in Gaves ophthalmopathy.
6.Effects of intraarticular injection of sodium hyaluronate and triamcinolone acetonide on secondary temporomandibular synovitis
Weimin LUO ; Yuru YANG ; Zhihong ZHANG
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2001;0(03):-
Objective:To evaluate the therapeutical effects of sodium hyaluronate and triamcinolone acetonide on secondary temporomandibular synovitis.Methods:67 patients with secondary temporomandibular synovitis were divided into two groups:A group received the intraarticular injection of sodium hyaluronate and B group received triamcinolone acetonide injection.The effects of two groups were observed.Results:Patients were followed up at 1 week,2 months and 3 months after being treated respectively.Although 1 week after treatment,A group showed better curative effect(P0.05).After 3 months,B group showed better effects than A group(P
7.Clinical Evaluation of Microendoscopic Discectomy for Lumbar Disc Herniation
Weimin LUO ; Shetin LUI ; Bo XIONG
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2001;0(06):-
Objective To compare the therapeutic effect of Microendoscopic Discectomy (MED) with love's method for the treatment of lumbar disk herniation. Methods Pre- and postoperative JOA score, the length of incision, blood lost, operative time existed weight of disk, body temperature variation and time on getting out of bed after operation were compared between the MED group and the love's method group randomized 35 cases respectively since December 1999. Results The preoperative JOA scores in the MED group and the love's method group were 12.1?1.8 and 12.1?1.4, respectively (t=0.437, P=0.663); The postoperative JOA scores in both groups were 26.9?1.6 and 26.1?5.3, respectively (t=1.81, P=0.0077); The length of incision were (2.0?0.1)cm and (5.0?0.6)cm, respectively (t=26.72, P
8.P21-activated kinase 1 protein expression and its significance in colorectal carcinoma and colorectal dysplastic adenoma
Weimin TAN ; Shimin LUO ; Yiqun GE ; Simin ZHUANG ; Jianwei LUO
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2008;31(29):10-12
Objective To investigate the role of p21-activated kinase 1 (PAK1) in colorectal mucosal carcinogenesis and the relationship between PAK1 expression and biological behavior of colorectal carcinoma. Method PAK1 was detected with immunohistochemical method in 10 normal colorectal mucosas,40 colorectal villous or tubular adenomas and 60 colorectal carcinomas. Results The positive rate for PAK1 was 10.0% in normal colorectal mucesas,and 25.0%, 33.3% and 33.3% in slight, moderate and severe dys-plastic adenomas, respectively, 65.0% was found in colorectul carcinomas. The positive rate for PAK1 in col-orectal carcinomas was higher than that in normal colorectal mucosas(P<0.01), colorectal villous or tubular adenomas(P<0.01), slight dysplastic adenomas(P<0.01) and moderate dysplastic adenomas (P<0.05).The positive rate for PAK1 of poor differentiated colorectal carcinomas was higher than that of high differentiated ones (P<0.05), and the positive rate for PAK1 of patients with lymph node metastasis was higher than that of patients without lymph node metastasis (P<0.05). In clinical stages, the positive rate for PAK1 in Dukes C and D stages patients was higher than that in Dukes A stage patients, respectively (P<0.05). Conclusion PAK1 maybe play some role in the process of carcinogenesis of colorectal mucesa, and be used as an useful marker for assessment of the biological behavior and prognosis of colorectal carcinoma.
9.miR-200b suppresses proliferation and induces apoptosis in non-small cell lung cancer cells by targeting DNMT3A
Weimin LUO ; Xiangyu LUO ; Jialong GUO ; Chengyi LIN ; Jun ZHANG
Tianjin Medical Journal 2016;44(8):984-988
Objective To investigate whether miR-200b suppresses proliferation and induces apoptosis of non-small cell lung cancer cells by targeting DNMT3A. Methods A qRT-PCR was employed for detecting the expression of miR-200b in different non-small cell lung cancer cells and human bronchial epithelial cells. A549 cells were transfected with miR-200b mimics, scramble, DNMT3A-siRNA and control-siRNA, respectively. The scramble and control-siRNA were served the negative control of miR-200b mimics and DNMT3A-siRNA, respectively. Western blot assay was conducted to detect the expression of DNMT3A protein in A549 cells. MTT and Annexin V/propidium iodide staining were employed to detect the proliferation ability and apoptosis rate of A549 cells. The effects of miR-200b mimics and DNMT3A-siRNA on the proliferation and apoptosis rate of A549 cells were compared between groups. Results Results of qRT-PCR showed that the expression of miR-200b was significantly down-regulated in A549, H1299, L78 and H460 cells than that of 16HBE cells. Among them, the most obviously reduction was found in A549 cells (P<0.05). Western blot assay showed that the level of DNMT3A protein was inhibited by restored miR-200b or knock-down DNMT3A in A549 cells. After transfection of miR-200b mimics or knock-down DNMT3A for 48 h, 72 h and 96 h, MTT showed that the OD values, which reflected the optical density of cell proliferation were significantly lower than those in the control group (P<0.05). Annexin V/propidium iodide staining showed that apoptosis rates of A549 cells after transfection of miR-200b mimics or knock-down DNMT3A were (23.33%±0.90%and 20.41%±0.70%), compared with the control group (5.28%± 0.55%and 5.68%±0.47%, P<0.01). Conclusion miR-200b suppresses cell proliferation and induces apoptosis by targeting DNMT3A in non-small cell lung cancer.
10.C-phycocyanin protects doxorubicin-induced myocardial cells injury by Nrf 2/heme oxygenase-1 pathway
Xiangyu LUO ; Weimin LUO ; Xuesong ZENG ; Jun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2014;(2):30-32
Objective To observe the role of heme oxygenase (HO)-1 on the protective effect of C-phycocyanin (CPC) on doxorubicin (DOX)-induced myocardial cells injury by Nvf2/HO-1 pathway. Methods 60 SD rats were randomly divided into control group, DOX group, CPC group and tin protoporphyrin IX (SnPP, an inhibitor of HO-1) group. The control group was injected with normal saline injection,while the DOX group was administrated with doxorubicin by intraperitoneal injection in a cumulative dose of 15 mg/kg for two weeks. For the CPC rats, 20, 40 and 60 mg/kg of CPC was administrated. The level of creatine kinase (CK) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) were detected, and the activity of HO-1 and caspase-3 were also examined. Expression of HO-1 and activation of Nrf 2 were detected by Western blot. Results Compared with control group, serum levels of CK, LDH and Caspase-3 activity in DOX group were significantly increased(P<0.05), but HO-1 in cardiac muscle was only increased slightly. upregulation. Treatment with CPC could significantly ameliorated the CK, LDH and Caspase-3 activity, and markedly induce HO-1 expression and its activity. The reduction of CK, LDH and Caspase-3 activity by CPC could be reversed by treatment of the HO-1 inhibitor, SnPP. Furthermore, CPC sould also induce Nrf 2 activation. Conclusion The protective effect of CPC on doxorubicin-induced myocardial cells in jury via Nrf 2 induced HO-1 HO-1 expression.