Objective To investigate the effect and potential mechanism of microRNA (miRNA)-377 on high glucose-induced proliferation and inflammation in human mesangial cells.Methods Cells were randomly divided into six groups:control group (5.5 mmol/L glucose),high glucose group (30.0 mmol/L glucose),negtive miRNA inhibitor transfection+high glucose group,negtive miRNA mimic transfection+high glucose group,miRNA-377 inhibitor transfection+high glucose group (miR-377i+high glucose group),miRNA-377 mimic transfection+high glucose group (miR-377m+high glucose group),miRNA-377 expression was detected by real-time PCR.Cell proliferation and cell cycle were detected by BrdU assay and flow cytometry,respectively.The release of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α),interleukin (IL)-18,IL-6 and macrophages chemotaxis protein-1 (MCP-1) were evaluated by ELISA.The activations of NF-κB pathway,including the expressions of phosporylated (p)-IκBα,p-P65 and nuclear P65,were measured by Western blotting.Results Compared with those in control group,in high glucose group cell viability,miRNA-377 expression and cell proliferation rate increased (all P ＜ 0.05),proportions of S phase cell and G2/M phase cell in cell cycle increased (all P ＜ 0.05),the levels of TNF-o,IL-18,IL-6 and MCP-1 were higher (all P ＜ 0.05),as well as the expressions of p-IKBα/IκBα,p-P65/P65 and nuclear P65 were increased (all P ＜ 0.05).Compared with high glucose group,cell proliferation rate was restrained (P ＜ 0.05),proportions of S phase cell and G2/M phase cell in cell cycle was descreased (all P ＜ 0.05),the levels of TNF-α,IL-18,IL-6 and MCP-1 were lower (all P ＜ 0.05),as well as the expressions of p-IκBα/IκBα,p-P65/P65 and nuclear P65 were reduced (all P ＜ 0.05) in miR-377i+high glucose group.However,miR-377m+high glucose group presented opposite results (all P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions miRNA-377 knockdown can partially suppress high glucose-induced human mesangial cell proliferation and cell cycle transition,and restrain inflammatory molecules release.Its mechanism may be related to the inhibition of NF-κB pathway.

ObjectiveTo investigate the radioactive level of gross alpha and beta in drinking water in one district in Shanghai and provide a scientific basis for measuring the level of radiation in case of drinking water pollution due to potential nuclear accidents. MethodsA total of154 samples collected across the district were monitored by using the standard examination method for drinking water - radiological parameters GB/T 5750.13-2006. ResultsAll the samples of the drinking water conformed to the standard for drinking water quality GB 5749-2006. The differences between different seasons were significant. The difference of gross alpha and beta radioactivity of drinking water was significant between the high water period and the dry water period. The former was higher than the latter. ConclusionIt is very important to monitor and study radioactivity of drinking water regularly for the prevention and control of health damage caused by radioactive water pollution.