Objective To explore the sequential effects of hypoxic exercising on miR-27/PPARγand lipid metabolism targetgene and protein expression levels in the obesity rats’liver.Methods 13-week-old male diet-induced obesity ...Objective To explore the sequential effects of hypoxic exercising on miR-27/PPARγand lipid metabolism targetgene and protein expression levels in the obesity rats’liver.Methods 13-week-old male diet-induced obesity rats were randomlydivided into three groups(n=10):normal oxygen concentration quiet group(N),hypoxia quiet group(H),hypoxic exercise group(HE).Exercise training on the horizontal animal treadmill for 1 h/d,5 d/week for a total of 4 week,and the intensity of horizontaltreadmill training was 20 m/min(hypoxic concentration was 13.6%).Comparison of the weights of perirenal fat and epididymal fat in rats across different groups and calculation of Lee’s index based on body weight and body length of rats in each group were done.And the serum concentrations of total cholesterol(TC),triglyceride(TG),low density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C),high-densitylipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C)levels were detected.RT-PCR and Western Blot were used to detect the levels of miR-27,PPARγ,CYP7A1 and CD36.Results Hypoxic exercise decreased the expression levels of miR-27 in the obese rats’liver,however,theexpression level of PPARγwas gradually increased.The expression levels of miR-27 in HE group were significantly lower than Ngroup(P<0.05).The expression levels of PPARγmRNA in N group were significantly lower than H group(P<0.05),especially lowerthan HE group(P<0.01).The protein expression of PPARγprotein in N group was significantly lower than that other groups(P<0.01).The expression of lipid metabolism-related genes and proteins increased in the obese rats’liver.The expression of CYP7A1mRNA in N group was significantly lower than H group(P<0.05),especially lower than HE group(P<0.01).The expression ofCYP7A1 protein in the obese rats’liver in N group was extremely lower than H group and HE group(P<0.01).The proteinexpression of CD36 in N group was significantly lower than that in HE group(P<0.05).Hypoxia exercise improved the relatedphysiological and biochemical indexes of lipid metabolism disorder.The perirenal fat weight of obese rats in HE group wasextremely lower than N group and H group(P<0.01),and the perirenal fat weight in N group was significantly higher than H group(P<0.05).The epididymal fat weight in N group was significantly higher than H group(P<0.05),and extremely higher than HEgroup(P<0.01).The Lee’s index in HE group was extremely lower than N group and H group(P<0.01).The serum concentration ofTC in obese rats in HE group was extremely lower than N group and H group(P<0.01).The serum concentration of TG in HE groupwas extremely lower than N group and H group(P<0.01).The serum concentration of LDL-C in N group was extremely higher thanHE group(P<0.01).The serum concentration of HDL-C in N group was extremely lower than H group(P<0.01).Conclusion Hypoxiaand hypoxia exercise may negatively regulate the levels of PPARγby inhibiting miR-27 in the obese rats’liver,thereby affecting theexpression of downstream target genes CYP7A1 and CD36,and promoting cholesterol,fatty acid oxidation and HDL-C transport inthe liver,and ultimately the lipid levels in obese rats were improved.The effect of hypoxia exercise on improving blood lipid isbetter than simple hypoxia intervention.展开更多
Objective:To anatomically and phenotypically characterize the insular cortex(IC)-nucleus tractus soli-tari(NTS)neural pathway.Methods:Adult male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into three experimental cohorts for neu...Objective:To anatomically and phenotypically characterize the insular cortex(IC)-nucleus tractus soli-tari(NTS)neural pathway.Methods:Adult male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into three experimental cohorts for neural circuit tracing.Anterograde labeling was achieved by injecting anterograde self-complementary adeno-associated viruses(scAAVs)into the IC.Retrograde tracing involved NTS injections of either retrograde scAAVs or FluoroGold(FG),combined with immunofluorescence histochemical staining to identify IC-originating projection neurons.For postsynaptic neurochemical phenotype characterization,IC was injected with AAV2/1-CaMKII-Cre,while a mixture of AAV2/9-Syn-DIO-mCherry and AAV2/9-VGAT1-EGFP was injected into the NTS.The rats were allowed to survive for one week following scAAVs or FG injection or four weeks after recombinase-dependent systems injection.Then the rats were sacrificed,and serial brain sections were prepared for immunofluorescence histochemical staining(brain section containing FG)and subsequent fluorescence/confocal microscopic analysis.Results:(1)Anterograde viral tracing re-vealed dense axonal terminals from the IC projecting to the medial subnucleus of the NTS,while retrograde tracing re-vealed that IC neurons projecting to the NTS were predominantly localized within the dysgranular layer;(2)IC-NTS projection neurons were exclusive glutamatergic(100%,n=3);(3)NTS neurons receiving IC inputs were mainly lo-calized in the medial subnucleus,and were predominantly GABAergic(79.8±3.2%,n=3).Conclusion:The pres-ent results indicate that a descending pathway from excitatory neurons of the IC terminates onto inhibitory neurons of the NTS,which might represent a potential neuromodulatory target for visceral pain disorders.展开更多
Aim To study the activity and mechanism of inhibition of myocardial hypertrophy of total flavonoids of Cydonia oblonga Mill. in spontaneously hypertensive rats. Methods Total flavonoids of COM （COMF） were sepa- rate...Aim To study the activity and mechanism of inhibition of myocardial hypertrophy of total flavonoids of Cydonia oblonga Mill. in spontaneously hypertensive rats. Methods Total flavonoids of COM （COMF） were sepa- rated and purified by the optimal process. SHtl were divided into 6 groups： SHR control group （SHR） , captopril group （SHR ＋ CAP, 25 μg · g^-1）, Eucommia ulmoides Oliver group （SHR ＋ EUO, 30 μg · g^-1）, low （SHR ＋ COMF-L, 40 μg · g^-1） ,middle （SHR ＋ COMF-M, 80 μg· g^-1） and high dose （SHR ＋ COMF-H, 160 μg · g^-1） of COMF groups. Wistar-Kyoto （WKY） rats （n= 8 ） were given distilled water as control The drugs were given by intragastric administration for 16 weeks. The histological and pathological examination of the heart were performed and organic damage were valued. The levels of Ang II and ALD in blood and heart were evaluated. The mRNA and protein expression of ACE, ACE2 and AT~ was determined by RT-PCR and Western blot to evaluate the effect of COMF on RAAS. Results Compared with SHR control group, HW, HW/BW, LVM and LVM/BW de- creased in SHR ＋ COMF-M and SHR ＋ COMF-H groups; Cadiomyocyte hypertrophy was inhibited in COMF groups; The concentration of Ang 11 and ALD in heart and blood decreased; ACE and AT1 mRNA and protein ex- pression in heart tissue decreased while ACE2 mRNA expression increased （P 〈 0.01 or P 〈 0.05） , Conclusion Total flavonoids of Cydonia oblonga Mill. showed the effect of inhibition of myocardial hypertrophy in spontaneously hypertensive rats and the mechanism was related to. inhibit the activity of Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.展开更多
Aim To investigate the effect of clonidine on anxiety-like behaviors of rats subjected to chronic hy- popeffusional cerebral ischemia. Methods Chronic hypopeffusional cerebral ischemia was established by perma- nent b...Aim To investigate the effect of clonidine on anxiety-like behaviors of rats subjected to chronic hy- popeffusional cerebral ischemia. Methods Chronic hypopeffusional cerebral ischemia was established by perma- nent bilateral common carotid arteries occlusion （two-vessel occlusion, 2VO）. Three weeks after 2VO, rats were given clonidine （0.05 mg·kg^-1, i. p. ） for 14 days. Behavioural experiments including elevated plus maze （EPM） and open field test （OFT） were applied to evaluate anxiey-like behaviour after four-week ischemia. Re- suits 2VO rats significantly spent less time in open arm of EPM and more time in peripheral region of OFT com- pared with sham rats. Clonidine notably increased open arm time in EPM and prolonged time spent in center region in OFT of 2VO rats. Conlusion Chronic hypopeffusional cerebral ischemia caused anxiety-like behaviors of rats and clonidine showed an important role in improving anxiety-like behaviors in 2VO rats.展开更多
Aim Posttraumatic nightmares are a core component of posttraumatic stress disorder （PTSD） and mechanistically linked to the development and maintenance of this disorder, but little is known about their mecha- nism. ...Aim Posttraumatic nightmares are a core component of posttraumatic stress disorder （PTSD） and mechanistically linked to the development and maintenance of this disorder, but little is known about their mecha- nism. Methods We utilized a communication box to establish an animal model of physiological stress （foot-shock I FSI） and psychological stress （PS） to mimic the direct suffering and witnessing of traumatic events. Results Twenty-one days after traumatic stress, some of the experimental animals presented startled awakening （ i. e. , were startled awake by a supposed ＂nightmare＂） with different electroencephalographic spectra features. Our neuroan- atomical results showed that the secondary somatosensory cortex and primary auditory cortex may play an important role in remote traumatic memory retrieval in FS ＂nightmare＂ （FSN） rats, whereas the temporal association cortex may play an important role in PS ＂nightmare＂ （PSN） rats. The FSN and PSN groups possessed common emotion evocation circuits, including activation of the amygdala and inactivation of the infralimbic prefrontal cortex and ven- tral anterior cingulate cortex. The decreased activity of the granular and dysgranular insular cortex was only oh-served in PSN rats. Conclusion The present results imply that different types of stress may cause PTSD-like ＂nightmares＂ in rodents and identified the possible neurocircuitry of memory retrieval and emotion evocation.展开更多
A metabonomic approach was undertaken in order to detect urinary endogenous and exogenous metabolites and to evaluate the effects of passive exposure to cigarette sidestream smoke on rats. Urinary samples from three g...A metabonomic approach was undertaken in order to detect urinary endogenous and exogenous metabolites and to evaluate the effects of passive exposure to cigarette sidestream smoke on rats. Urinary samples from three groups of rats were determined including control rats, rats treated with blended cigarettes(nonmenthol cigarettes) and rats treated with menthol cigarettes. The total urinary 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanol(NNAL), total 1-hydroxypyrene(1-HOP) and 3-hydroxybenzo[a] pyrene(3-HOBaP) were determined for assessing exposure to cigarette sidestream smoke toxins. Urinary endogenous metabolites in the three groups of rats were also analyzed and the data were processed by chemometrics. Eleven endogenous metabolites were found and identified. Their relative levels were compared among the three groups. The results show that cigarette sidestream smoke has complex effect on rats. Blended cigarette group makes difference to menthol cigarette group in the rats' urinary metabolic changes. Menthol adding to cigarettes has positive and negative effects on rats, respectively. The urinary metabolic profiling of menthol cigarette group is closer to that of control group.展开更多
Aim To study the improvement of docosahexaenoic Acid-phosphatidylcholine （DHA-PC） on the cogni- tive deficits of AD rats induced by Aβ25_35, and investigate molecular mechanism of DHA-PC. Methods 1. fifty healthy w...Aim To study the improvement of docosahexaenoic Acid-phosphatidylcholine （DHA-PC） on the cogni- tive deficits of AD rats induced by Aβ25_35, and investigate molecular mechanism of DHA-PC. Methods 1. fifty healthy wistar rats of SPF level, weighing 250 -0 300 g were randomly divided into control group, AD group, done- pezil group, DHA-PC treated group, DHA group. Each group had 10 rats. Aβ25_35 was injected into hippocampus CA1 area of the AD group rats and drug treated group rats. The same volume of Normal saline was injected in the same area of sham group rats, the control group deal with nothing. All the groups were tested with Morris water maze after operation to test whether AD models. Both DHA-PC treated group and DHA treated group were given by oral administration of corresponding drugs. The AD group and sham group were given by oral administration of nor- mal saline, the control group were fed with normal food. All the groups were treated for 30 days. All the groups were tested with Morris water maze on day 25 after administration. We determined the phosphorylated tau protein of Ser396 site with Western Blot and determined the Superoxide dismutase （SOD）. Results The water maze test was performed： The latency period of AD group was increased compared with the sham group （P 〈 0.05）. The DHA- PC group was spent less time to find the platform compared with the AD group （P 〈 0.05）. DHA-PC treated groups used more linear and tendency modes than AD group. In the probe trial, the AD group spent less time in the target area compared with sham group （P 〈0.01 ） , and the DHA-PC group spent more time in the target area compared with AD group （P 〈 0.05 ）. The results of Western blot are as follows ： DHA-PC reduced the phosphoryl- ated tau protein of Ser396 site expression in cortex （P 〈 0.01 ）. The results of SOD in cortex were increased in DHA-PC treated groups than AD groups （P 〈0.01）. Conclusion DHA-PC can improve the cognitive deficits of AD rats, improve the abnormalities and decreased the level of the phosphorylated Ser396 tau protein of AD rats in cortex. DHA-PC can also improve the cognitive deficits of AD rats by increased SOD.展开更多
OBJECTIVE To investigate the inhibitory effect and mechanism of sodium ferulate(SF)on myocardial hypertrophy in spontaneously hypertensive(SHR).METHODS Forty 14-week-old SHR male rats were randomly divided into model ...OBJECTIVE To investigate the inhibitory effect and mechanism of sodium ferulate(SF)on myocardial hypertrophy in spontaneously hypertensive(SHR).METHODS Forty 14-week-old SHR male rats were randomly divided into model group(SHR,receive distilled water)and SF treatment groups(SF 20,40 and 80 mg·kg^-1 per day,respectively).Age-matched male Wistar-Kyoto(WKY)rats gavaged with distilled water served as controls.After 12 weeks of treatment,the effects of SF on cardiac hypertrophy were evaluated using echocardiographic measurement,pathological analysis and the expression of atrial natriuretic peptide(ANP),myosin heavy chainβ(β-MHC)-a gene related to myocardial hypertrophy.In order to explore the mechanism of SF on myocardial hypertrophy,the calcium-sensing receptor(CaSR),calcineurin(CaN),nuclear factor of activated T cell 3(NFAT3),phosphorylation NFAT3(p-NFAT3),zinc finger transcription factor(GATA4),phosphorylation GATA4(p-GATA4),protein kinase Cβ(PKC-β),Raf-1,extracellular regulated protein kinase 1/2(ERK 1/2),phosphorylation ERK1/2(p-ERK 1/2)and mitogen-activated protein kinase phosphatase-1(MKP-1)were detected.RESULTS The myocardial hypertrophy parameters,myocardial cell cross section area,left ventricular wall thickness and expression of ANP and β-MHC,CaSR,CaN,NFAT3,p-GATA4,PKC-β,Raf-1,and p-ERK 1/2 were significantly increased,while the left ventricular cavity was significantly smaller,expression of p-NFAT3 and MKP-1 were significantly decreased,meanwhile,the ultra⁃structure of cardiomyocytes was significantly damaged in 26-week-old SHR rats.Notably,SF significantly ameliorated myocardial hyper⁃trophy in 26-week-old SHR rats;suppressed the overexpression of ANP,β-MHC,CaSR,CaN,NFAT3,p-GATA4,PKC-β,Raf-1,and p-ERK 1/2 and increased the expression of p-NFAT3 and MKP-1.CONCLUSION SF can inhibit cardiac hypertrophy in SHR rats,and the mechanism may be related to the inhibition of CaSR mediated signaling pathway.展开更多
AIM:To establish a one-stage model of experimental acute necrotizing pancreatitis(ANP)in rats characterized by the simplicity of performance and a high degree of repeatability.METHODS:ANP modeling in rats was performe...AIM:To establish a one-stage model of experimental acute necrotizing pancreatitis(ANP)in rats characterized by the simplicity of performance and a high degree of repeatability.METHODS:ANP modeling in rats was performed based on modification of the ligation model as follows:synthetic material ligature using an atraumatic needle was performed to capture pancreatic gland ducts and marginal duodenum vessels.Ligature tips were exteriorized to the abdominal wall,and the ligature was skinned over to avoid catching intestine loops.Pancreatic macroscopic appearance and histological changes were observed.Blood biochemical and hemostatic indicators were also determined.RESULTS:Laboratory analysis of rats with experimental ANP showed a pattern of disturbances similar to that observed during pancreatic necrosis in humans as soon as the first day.General blood analysis revealed enhanced leukocytosis and alterations in leukogram characteristics,indicating acute inflammation.Serum levels of amylase,aspartate aminotransferase and creatinine significantly increased(P<0.05).Hemostatic indicators showed alterations indicating formation of disseminated intravascular coagulation,and signs of endotoxicosis were observed.These typical pancreatic necrosis patterns of disturbances were validated by the results of histological investigation.CONCLUSION:Histological changes and laboratory indicators confirm the development of a suitable model of ANP.展开更多
Chronic stress can induce hippocampus injury such as neuron loss and dendrite atrophy,but its mechanism and molecular basis remain unclear up to now.To understand the molecular mechanism on protein level and find the ...Chronic stress can induce hippocampus injury such as neuron loss and dendrite atrophy,but its mechanism and molecular basis remain unclear up to now.To understand the molecular mechanism on protein level and find the crucial proteins which correlated with chronic展开更多
OBJECTIVE To explore the underlying mechanisms involved in the effect of sesamin on aortic NO bioactivity in spontaneously hypertensive rat(SHR).METHODS Sesamin was orally administered for consecutive 8 weeks in SHR.S...OBJECTIVE To explore the underlying mechanisms involved in the effect of sesamin on aortic NO bioactivity in spontaneously hypertensive rat(SHR).METHODS Sesamin was orally administered for consecutive 8 weeks in SHR.Systolic blood pressure(SBP)was measured using the tail-cuff method.The aortas were isolated and in vitro vascular reactivity studies were performed.Superoxide anion production in carotid arteries was assessed by dihydroethidium fluorescence staining.The protein expression of endothelial nitric oxide synthase(eNOS),phosphorylated eNOS(P-eNOS),dihydrofolate reductase(DHFR),nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate(NADPH)oxidase subunit p47 phox and copper,zinc-superoxide dismutase(Cu/Zn-SOD)in aortas was detected by Western blotting.The dimeric form of eNOS in aortas was determined by low-temperature SDS-PAGE.Aortic level of nitrotyrosine and activities of antioxidant enzymes,namely,total SOD(T-SOD),glutathione peroxidase(GPx)and catalase were also detected.RESULTS In SHR,sesamin treatment reduced SBP,improved vascular relaxation induced by acetylcholine and enhanced aortic NO bioactivity.Sesamin treatment enhanced NO biosynthesis in SHR aortas was due to upregulated P-eNOS and suppressed eNOS uncoupling,and the latter effect might be attributed to decreased nitrotyrosine and upregulated DHFR.Sesamin also reducd the NO oxidative inactivation and decreased the superoxide anion production through downregulation of p47 phox and amelioration of eNOS uncoupling.In addition,sesamin treatment did not alter the levels of GPx and catalase activity but obviously reduced the compensatory elevated T-SOD activity and Cu/Zn-SOD protein expression.CONCLUSION Chronic treatment with sesamin could reduce hypertension and improve endothelial dysfunction through enhancement of NO bioactivity in SHRs aortas.展开更多
Objective To establish and improve the model of heart-thymus composite transplantation.Methods Vascularized both lobes of the thymus is transplanted heterotopically with the heart as a composite graft in rats.This tec...Objective To establish and improve the model of heart-thymus composite transplantation.Methods Vascularized both lobes of the thymus is transplanted heterotopically with the heart as a composite graft in rats.This technique was developed and assessed,and viability of the grafts was evaluated histologically.Results Donor operation costed 38.5±3.52 min,vascular anastomosis costed 25.0±3.28 min,operating successful rate was 90%,acute rejection was observed in SD-Wistar group,viable thymus with normal microarchitecture was maintained in Wistar-Wistar group.Conclusions The improved novel technique for combined heart-thymus transplantation is a valuable method for study of the role of thymus in transplantation immunity.展开更多
A total of 40 Wistar rats, weighing 130-140 g, were allocated randomly into four groups. They were orally administrated with 0 （control group, GC）, 64.18 （low-dose group, GL）, 128.36 （middle-dose group, GM）, and...A total of 40 Wistar rats, weighing 130-140 g, were allocated randomly into four groups. They were orally administrated with 0 （control group, GC）, 64.18 （low-dose group, GL）, 128.36 （middle-dose group, GM）, and 256.72 （high-dose group, GH） mg aluminum chloride （AlCl3） per kilogram body weight in drinking water for 120 days. Kidney coefficient and aluminum （Al） concentrations in blood and kidney were determined, and renal autopsy and histological changes were observed. The results showed that kidney coefficient in all Al-treated groups were obviously lower than that in GC （P〈0.01） and there was a dose-effect relationship. The kidneys were solid, lusterless and pale brown with white necrosis point on surface. Under electron microscope, renal cortex became thin, the renal tubule was narrowed and the epithelium dissolved; the renal glomerulus became atrophied and the glomerular became vasodilator. The Al concentrations in blood and kidney were higher in all Al-treated rats than those in GC （P〈0.01）, and there was a dose-effect relationship. The results indicated that sub-chronic Al exposure could lead to Al accumulation in kidney, restrain the development of kidney and cause the pathologic damage in rats.展开更多
Objective To observe the effect of FTY720 and ICAM-1 mAb mono and combination therapy in cardiac silo-transplantation in rats.Methods Rats were randomly assigned to 9 groups,heart allo-transplantation were performed i...Objective To observe the effect of FTY720 and ICAM-1 mAb mono and combination therapy in cardiac silo-transplantation in rats.Methods Rats were randomly assigned to 9 groups,heart allo-transplantation were performed in abdominal site with micro-surgical technique.Recipients with allografts were treated with different doses of FTY720 and(or)ICAM-1 mAb.Graft survival,histopathology andlevel of serum IL-2,IFN-γ,IL-4,IL-10were investigated.Results Low doses of FTY720(lmg/kg)combined with ICAM-1 mAb achieved synergistic effect in the prolongation of cardiac graft survival,combination index CD=0.67.Conclusion Concomitant therapy of FTY720 and ICAM-1 mAb achieved a synergistic effect in the prolongation of heart allograft survival in rats.展开更多
OBJECTIVE To investigate effect of U.lobataleaves extract on the improvement of lipid profiles on diabetic rats.METHODS This study uses control group post test only with male Sprague dawley rats.Diabetic rats was indu...OBJECTIVE To investigate effect of U.lobataleaves extract on the improvement of lipid profiles on diabetic rats.METHODS This study uses control group post test only with male Sprague dawley rats.Diabetic rats was induced by high fructose diet(HFD)and single dose streptozotocin 25mg·kg-1 bw intra peritoneal.The rat was administrated orally with water extract of U.lobataleaves in dose of 250,500 and 1000mg·kg-1 bw for 4weeks.After scarifying,blood sample was collected and then total cholesterol(TC)serum level,triglyceride(TG),low density lippoprotein(LDL)and high density lipoprotein(HDL)were examined.The data was analyzed using ANOVA test continued with LSD test(P<0.05).RESULTS The supplementation of water extract from U.lobatain dose of 250,500 and 1000mg·kg-1 bw decrease TC serum level approximately 15%,25% and 35% compared to diabetic group(P<0.05),whereas the TG was decreased by 10%,20% and 30%(P<0.05)respectively.The oral administration of U.lobataleaves extract 250,500 and 1000mg·kg-1 bw also were able to decrease LDL serum level about 30%,60% and 90%respectively compared to diabetic group(P<0.05),while the HDL serum level was increased by 40%,80% and 100%(P<0.05)respectively.In diabetic groups,HDL level serum was decreased compared to normal group(P<0.05)while the TC,TG and HDL were increased(P<0.05).CONCLUSION U.lobata leaves extract could repair lipid profiles of diabetic rats by increasing of HDL serum level,decreasing of TC serum level,TG and LDL.This potency may be related to active substances which act as an anti-cholesterolemia and antioxidant in U.lobata extract.展开更多
OBJECTIVE To know the potency of Urena lobataleaves extract on the vasculopathy inhibition of diabetic rats.METHODS This study used control group post test only with male Sprague dawley rats.Diabetic rats were induced...OBJECTIVE To know the potency of Urena lobataleaves extract on the vasculopathy inhibition of diabetic rats.METHODS This study used control group post test only with male Sprague dawley rats.Diabetic rats were induced by high fructose diet(HFD)and single dose streptozotocin 25mg·kg-1 bw intra peritoneal.The rat was administrated orally with water extract of U.lobataleaves in dose of 250,500and1000mg·kg-1 bw for 4 weeks.After scarifying,blood sample were collected and then superoxyde dismutase(SOD)serum level,malondialdehyda(MDA),tumor necrosis factor-alpha(TNF-α)and circulating endothelial cells(CECs)were examined.The data was analyzed using ANOVA test continued with LSD test(P<0.05).RESULTS The oral administration of U.lobataleaves extract 250,500 and 1000mg·kg-1 bw were able to increase SOD serum level about 40%,70% and 100%respectively compared to diabetic group(P<0.05),while the MDA serum level was decreased by 20%,40%and 50%(P<0.05)respectively.The supplementation of water extract from U.lobatain dose of 250,500 and 1000mg·kg-1 bw also decrease TNF-αserum level approximately 40%,60% and 80% compared to control group(P<0.05),whereas the CECs level was decreased by 30%,50% and 70%(P<0.05)respectively.In diabetic groups,SOD serum level was decreased compared to normal group(P<0.05)while the MDA,TNF-αand CECs were increased(P<0.05).CONCLUSION U.lobata leaves extract could inhibit vasculopathy on diabetic rats by increasing of SOD serum level,decreasing of MDA serum level,TNF-αand CECs.This potency may be related to active substances which act as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant in U.lobata extract.展开更多
Following ischemic stroke, blood-brain barrier （BBB） is disrupted and is further aggravated with the corresponding incidence of hyperlipidemia. BBB breakdown promotes inflammation infiltration into the brain, which ...Following ischemic stroke, blood-brain barrier （BBB） is disrupted and is further aggravated with the corresponding incidence of hyperlipidemia. BBB breakdown promotes inflammation infiltration into the brain, which exacerbates cerebral ischemic injury as a result. Here, we report that 10-O-（N,N-dimethylaminoethyl）-ginkgolide B methanesulfonate （XQ-1H） , a novel analog of ginkgolide B, alleviates BBB breakdown in hyperlipidemic rats and protects endothelial cells against inflammatory response. Middle cerebral artery occlusion （MCAO） modeled is- chemic stroke in rats. Before surgery, these rats were fed a cholesterol-rich diet to induce an experimental hyperlip- idemic condition. Additionally, lipopolysaccharide （LPS） incubation with rat brain microvessel endothelial cells （rBMECs） was applied to mimic hyperlipidemia-induced inflammatory injury of BBB. The results indicated more severe infarct size, increased BBB permeability, excessive secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines, and exaggerated inflammation infiltration of the brain in hyperlipidemic rats following MCAO when compared to rats fed with normal diet. XQ-1H protected BBB integrity, lessoned brain edema and inflammation penetration, down- regulated MMP- 9 and VCMA-1 expressions, and extenuated ischemic infarction. XQ-1H alleviated LPS-induced inflammatory re- sponse in rBMECs, characterized by promoting cell viability, inhibiting TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 releasing, and downregulating NF-KB inflammatory signal and down- stream proteins, such as VCAM-1 and iNOS. In conclusion, the present study shows that XQ-1H stabilizes BBB function following ischemic stroke in hyperlipidemic rats, and the possible mechanisms may be related to inflammation inhibition.展开更多
Tisplatin is one of the valuable icancer agents against several types of neoplasm. However, nephrotoxicity is the major adverse effect representing in cisplatin therapy. In this study, the animal tests detecting prote...Tisplatin is one of the valuable icancer agents against several types of neoplasm. However, nephrotoxicity is the major adverse effect representing in cisplatin therapy. In this study, the animal tests detecting protective effects of a natural compound, Decursin, on cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity were examined by using in vivo model. Pretreatment Decursin 10, 20 and 40 mg · kg^-1 at 48, 24 and 6 h, and administration of a single dose of Cisplatin 5.2 mg · kg^-1. Nephrotoxicity was evaluated by serum BUN and creatinine examination. There was significant difference in body weights, serum BUN and creatinine levels of the normal group. Based on the new understanding of the protective mechanisms of cisplatin-induced nephrotocivity, new strategies can be developed to prevent renal injury or to enhance recovery after cisplatin treatment.展开更多
The subacute intraperitoneal toxicity of decursin was investigated in Spargue-Dawly（SD） rats. The rats were treated with decursin at a dose of 125 and 250 mg·kg-1·day-1for 4 weeks. All animals were observe...The subacute intraperitoneal toxicity of decursin was investigated in Spargue-Dawly（SD） rats. The rats were treated with decursin at a dose of 125 and 250 mg·kg-1·day-1for 4 weeks. All animals were observed daily for clinical signs. Their body weights were recorded weekly, no mortality was observed in two doses of 125 and 250 mg·kg-1of decursin. There were no significant differences in the clinical observations, body weight, food and water consumption, hematology, blood chemistry, gross pathological examination or organ weight between control and treated animals of both sexes. In conclusion, no evidence of a subacute toxic potential was observed in this study and no indication for adverse effects was noted at a dose level of 250 mg·kg-1·day-1.展开更多
文摘Objective To explore the sequential effects of hypoxic exercising on miR-27/PPARγand lipid metabolism targetgene and protein expression levels in the obesity rats’liver.Methods 13-week-old male diet-induced obesity rats were randomlydivided into three groups(n=10):normal oxygen concentration quiet group(N),hypoxia quiet group(H),hypoxic exercise group(HE).Exercise training on the horizontal animal treadmill for 1 h/d,5 d/week for a total of 4 week,and the intensity of horizontaltreadmill training was 20 m/min(hypoxic concentration was 13.6%).Comparison of the weights of perirenal fat and epididymal fat in rats across different groups and calculation of Lee’s index based on body weight and body length of rats in each group were done.And the serum concentrations of total cholesterol(TC),triglyceride(TG),low density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C),high-densitylipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C)levels were detected.RT-PCR and Western Blot were used to detect the levels of miR-27,PPARγ,CYP7A1 and CD36.Results Hypoxic exercise decreased the expression levels of miR-27 in the obese rats’liver,however,theexpression level of PPARγwas gradually increased.The expression levels of miR-27 in HE group were significantly lower than Ngroup(P<0.05).The expression levels of PPARγmRNA in N group were significantly lower than H group(P<0.05),especially lowerthan HE group(P<0.01).The protein expression of PPARγprotein in N group was significantly lower than that other groups(P<0.01).The expression of lipid metabolism-related genes and proteins increased in the obese rats’liver.The expression of CYP7A1mRNA in N group was significantly lower than H group(P<0.05),especially lower than HE group(P<0.01).The expression ofCYP7A1 protein in the obese rats’liver in N group was extremely lower than H group and HE group(P<0.01).The proteinexpression of CD36 in N group was significantly lower than that in HE group(P<0.05).Hypoxia exercise improved the relatedphysiological and biochemical indexes of lipid metabolism disorder.The perirenal fat weight of obese rats in HE group wasextremely lower than N group and H group(P<0.01),and the perirenal fat weight in N group was significantly higher than H group(P<0.05).The epididymal fat weight in N group was significantly higher than H group(P<0.05),and extremely higher than HEgroup(P<0.01).The Lee’s index in HE group was extremely lower than N group and H group(P<0.01).The serum concentration ofTC in obese rats in HE group was extremely lower than N group and H group(P<0.01).The serum concentration of TG in HE groupwas extremely lower than N group and H group(P<0.01).The serum concentration of LDL-C in N group was extremely higher thanHE group(P<0.01).The serum concentration of HDL-C in N group was extremely lower than H group(P<0.01).Conclusion Hypoxiaand hypoxia exercise may negatively regulate the levels of PPARγby inhibiting miR-27 in the obese rats’liver,thereby affecting theexpression of downstream target genes CYP7A1 and CD36,and promoting cholesterol,fatty acid oxidation and HDL-C transport inthe liver,and ultimately the lipid levels in obese rats were improved.The effect of hypoxia exercise on improving blood lipid isbetter than simple hypoxia intervention.
文摘Objective:To anatomically and phenotypically characterize the insular cortex(IC)-nucleus tractus soli-tari(NTS)neural pathway.Methods:Adult male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into three experimental cohorts for neural circuit tracing.Anterograde labeling was achieved by injecting anterograde self-complementary adeno-associated viruses(scAAVs)into the IC.Retrograde tracing involved NTS injections of either retrograde scAAVs or FluoroGold(FG),combined with immunofluorescence histochemical staining to identify IC-originating projection neurons.For postsynaptic neurochemical phenotype characterization,IC was injected with AAV2/1-CaMKII-Cre,while a mixture of AAV2/9-Syn-DIO-mCherry and AAV2/9-VGAT1-EGFP was injected into the NTS.The rats were allowed to survive for one week following scAAVs or FG injection or four weeks after recombinase-dependent systems injection.Then the rats were sacrificed,and serial brain sections were prepared for immunofluorescence histochemical staining(brain section containing FG)and subsequent fluorescence/confocal microscopic analysis.Results:(1)Anterograde viral tracing re-vealed dense axonal terminals from the IC projecting to the medial subnucleus of the NTS,while retrograde tracing re-vealed that IC neurons projecting to the NTS were predominantly localized within the dysgranular layer;(2)IC-NTS projection neurons were exclusive glutamatergic(100%,n=3);(3)NTS neurons receiving IC inputs were mainly lo-calized in the medial subnucleus,and were predominantly GABAergic(79.8±3.2%,n=3).Conclusion:The pres-ent results indicate that a descending pathway from excitatory neurons of the IC terminates onto inhibitory neurons of the NTS,which might represent a potential neuromodulatory target for visceral pain disorders.
文摘Aim To study the activity and mechanism of inhibition of myocardial hypertrophy of total flavonoids of Cydonia oblonga Mill. in spontaneously hypertensive rats. Methods Total flavonoids of COM （COMF） were sepa- rated and purified by the optimal process. SHtl were divided into 6 groups： SHR control group （SHR） , captopril group （SHR ＋ CAP, 25 μg · g^-1）, Eucommia ulmoides Oliver group （SHR ＋ EUO, 30 μg · g^-1）, low （SHR ＋ COMF-L, 40 μg · g^-1） ,middle （SHR ＋ COMF-M, 80 μg· g^-1） and high dose （SHR ＋ COMF-H, 160 μg · g^-1） of COMF groups. Wistar-Kyoto （WKY） rats （n= 8 ） were given distilled water as control The drugs were given by intragastric administration for 16 weeks. The histological and pathological examination of the heart were performed and organic damage were valued. The levels of Ang II and ALD in blood and heart were evaluated. The mRNA and protein expression of ACE, ACE2 and AT~ was determined by RT-PCR and Western blot to evaluate the effect of COMF on RAAS. Results Compared with SHR control group, HW, HW/BW, LVM and LVM/BW de- creased in SHR ＋ COMF-M and SHR ＋ COMF-H groups; Cadiomyocyte hypertrophy was inhibited in COMF groups; The concentration of Ang 11 and ALD in heart and blood decreased; ACE and AT1 mRNA and protein ex- pression in heart tissue decreased while ACE2 mRNA expression increased （P 〈 0.01 or P 〈 0.05） , Conclusion Total flavonoids of Cydonia oblonga Mill. showed the effect of inhibition of myocardial hypertrophy in spontaneously hypertensive rats and the mechanism was related to. inhibit the activity of Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.
文摘Aim To investigate the effect of clonidine on anxiety-like behaviors of rats subjected to chronic hy- popeffusional cerebral ischemia. Methods Chronic hypopeffusional cerebral ischemia was established by perma- nent bilateral common carotid arteries occlusion （two-vessel occlusion, 2VO）. Three weeks after 2VO, rats were given clonidine （0.05 mg·kg^-1, i. p. ） for 14 days. Behavioural experiments including elevated plus maze （EPM） and open field test （OFT） were applied to evaluate anxiey-like behaviour after four-week ischemia. Re- suits 2VO rats significantly spent less time in open arm of EPM and more time in peripheral region of OFT com- pared with sham rats. Clonidine notably increased open arm time in EPM and prolonged time spent in center region in OFT of 2VO rats. Conlusion Chronic hypopeffusional cerebral ischemia caused anxiety-like behaviors of rats and clonidine showed an important role in improving anxiety-like behaviors in 2VO rats.
文摘Aim Posttraumatic nightmares are a core component of posttraumatic stress disorder （PTSD） and mechanistically linked to the development and maintenance of this disorder, but little is known about their mecha- nism. Methods We utilized a communication box to establish an animal model of physiological stress （foot-shock I FSI） and psychological stress （PS） to mimic the direct suffering and witnessing of traumatic events. Results Twenty-one days after traumatic stress, some of the experimental animals presented startled awakening （ i. e. , were startled awake by a supposed ＂nightmare＂） with different electroencephalographic spectra features. Our neuroan- atomical results showed that the secondary somatosensory cortex and primary auditory cortex may play an important role in remote traumatic memory retrieval in FS ＂nightmare＂ （FSN） rats, whereas the temporal association cortex may play an important role in PS ＂nightmare＂ （PSN） rats. The FSN and PSN groups possessed common emotion evocation circuits, including activation of the amygdala and inactivation of the infralimbic prefrontal cortex and ven- tral anterior cingulate cortex. The decreased activity of the granular and dysgranular insular cortex was only oh-served in PSN rats. Conclusion The present results imply that different types of stress may cause PTSD-like ＂nightmares＂ in rodents and identified the possible neurocircuitry of memory retrieval and emotion evocation.
基金Project(20805045)supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘A metabonomic approach was undertaken in order to detect urinary endogenous and exogenous metabolites and to evaluate the effects of passive exposure to cigarette sidestream smoke on rats. Urinary samples from three groups of rats were determined including control rats, rats treated with blended cigarettes(nonmenthol cigarettes) and rats treated with menthol cigarettes. The total urinary 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanol(NNAL), total 1-hydroxypyrene(1-HOP) and 3-hydroxybenzo[a] pyrene(3-HOBaP) were determined for assessing exposure to cigarette sidestream smoke toxins. Urinary endogenous metabolites in the three groups of rats were also analyzed and the data were processed by chemometrics. Eleven endogenous metabolites were found and identified. Their relative levels were compared among the three groups. The results show that cigarette sidestream smoke has complex effect on rats. Blended cigarette group makes difference to menthol cigarette group in the rats' urinary metabolic changes. Menthol adding to cigarettes has positive and negative effects on rats, respectively. The urinary metabolic profiling of menthol cigarette group is closer to that of control group.
文摘Aim To study the improvement of docosahexaenoic Acid-phosphatidylcholine （DHA-PC） on the cogni- tive deficits of AD rats induced by Aβ25_35, and investigate molecular mechanism of DHA-PC. Methods 1. fifty healthy wistar rats of SPF level, weighing 250 -0 300 g were randomly divided into control group, AD group, done- pezil group, DHA-PC treated group, DHA group. Each group had 10 rats. Aβ25_35 was injected into hippocampus CA1 area of the AD group rats and drug treated group rats. The same volume of Normal saline was injected in the same area of sham group rats, the control group deal with nothing. All the groups were tested with Morris water maze after operation to test whether AD models. Both DHA-PC treated group and DHA treated group were given by oral administration of corresponding drugs. The AD group and sham group were given by oral administration of nor- mal saline, the control group were fed with normal food. All the groups were treated for 30 days. All the groups were tested with Morris water maze on day 25 after administration. We determined the phosphorylated tau protein of Ser396 site with Western Blot and determined the Superoxide dismutase （SOD）. Results The water maze test was performed： The latency period of AD group was increased compared with the sham group （P 〈 0.05）. The DHA- PC group was spent less time to find the platform compared with the AD group （P 〈 0.05）. DHA-PC treated groups used more linear and tendency modes than AD group. In the probe trial, the AD group spent less time in the target area compared with sham group （P 〈0.01 ） , and the DHA-PC group spent more time in the target area compared with AD group （P 〈 0.05 ）. The results of Western blot are as follows ： DHA-PC reduced the phosphoryl- ated tau protein of Ser396 site expression in cortex （P 〈 0.01 ）. The results of SOD in cortex were increased in DHA-PC treated groups than AD groups （P 〈0.01）. Conclusion DHA-PC can improve the cognitive deficits of AD rats, improve the abnormalities and decreased the level of the phosphorylated Ser396 tau protein of AD rats in cortex. DHA-PC can also improve the cognitive deficits of AD rats by increased SOD.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(81860732)Scientific and Technological Projects for Social Development in Guizhou Province of China([2011]3036)the State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease(2017kf-03)
文摘OBJECTIVE To investigate the inhibitory effect and mechanism of sodium ferulate(SF)on myocardial hypertrophy in spontaneously hypertensive(SHR).METHODS Forty 14-week-old SHR male rats were randomly divided into model group(SHR,receive distilled water)and SF treatment groups(SF 20,40 and 80 mg·kg^-1 per day,respectively).Age-matched male Wistar-Kyoto(WKY)rats gavaged with distilled water served as controls.After 12 weeks of treatment,the effects of SF on cardiac hypertrophy were evaluated using echocardiographic measurement,pathological analysis and the expression of atrial natriuretic peptide(ANP),myosin heavy chainβ(β-MHC)-a gene related to myocardial hypertrophy.In order to explore the mechanism of SF on myocardial hypertrophy,the calcium-sensing receptor(CaSR),calcineurin(CaN),nuclear factor of activated T cell 3(NFAT3),phosphorylation NFAT3(p-NFAT3),zinc finger transcription factor(GATA4),phosphorylation GATA4(p-GATA4),protein kinase Cβ(PKC-β),Raf-1,extracellular regulated protein kinase 1/2(ERK 1/2),phosphorylation ERK1/2(p-ERK 1/2)and mitogen-activated protein kinase phosphatase-1(MKP-1)were detected.RESULTS The myocardial hypertrophy parameters,myocardial cell cross section area,left ventricular wall thickness and expression of ANP and β-MHC,CaSR,CaN,NFAT3,p-GATA4,PKC-β,Raf-1,and p-ERK 1/2 were significantly increased,while the left ventricular cavity was significantly smaller,expression of p-NFAT3 and MKP-1 were significantly decreased,meanwhile,the ultra⁃structure of cardiomyocytes was significantly damaged in 26-week-old SHR rats.Notably,SF significantly ameliorated myocardial hyper⁃trophy in 26-week-old SHR rats;suppressed the overexpression of ANP,β-MHC,CaSR,CaN,NFAT3,p-GATA4,PKC-β,Raf-1,and p-ERK 1/2 and increased the expression of p-NFAT3 and MKP-1.CONCLUSION SF can inhibit cardiac hypertrophy in SHR rats,and the mechanism may be related to the inhibition of CaSR mediated signaling pathway.
基金Supported by a Special Research Grant for interdisciplinary projects between the Institute of Immunology and Physiology and the Institute of Organic Synthesis,the Ural Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences(2009-2012)
文摘AIM:To establish a one-stage model of experimental acute necrotizing pancreatitis(ANP)in rats characterized by the simplicity of performance and a high degree of repeatability.METHODS:ANP modeling in rats was performed based on modification of the ligation model as follows:synthetic material ligature using an atraumatic needle was performed to capture pancreatic gland ducts and marginal duodenum vessels.Ligature tips were exteriorized to the abdominal wall,and the ligature was skinned over to avoid catching intestine loops.Pancreatic macroscopic appearance and histological changes were observed.Blood biochemical and hemostatic indicators were also determined.RESULTS:Laboratory analysis of rats with experimental ANP showed a pattern of disturbances similar to that observed during pancreatic necrosis in humans as soon as the first day.General blood analysis revealed enhanced leukocytosis and alterations in leukogram characteristics,indicating acute inflammation.Serum levels of amylase,aspartate aminotransferase and creatinine significantly increased(P<0.05).Hemostatic indicators showed alterations indicating formation of disseminated intravascular coagulation,and signs of endotoxicosis were observed.These typical pancreatic necrosis patterns of disturbances were validated by the results of histological investigation.CONCLUSION:Histological changes and laboratory indicators confirm the development of a suitable model of ANP.
文摘Chronic stress can induce hippocampus injury such as neuron loss and dendrite atrophy,but its mechanism and molecular basis remain unclear up to now.To understand the molecular mechanism on protein level and find the crucial proteins which correlated with chronic
基金The project supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Provincial(1308085QH145)
文摘OBJECTIVE To explore the underlying mechanisms involved in the effect of sesamin on aortic NO bioactivity in spontaneously hypertensive rat(SHR).METHODS Sesamin was orally administered for consecutive 8 weeks in SHR.Systolic blood pressure(SBP)was measured using the tail-cuff method.The aortas were isolated and in vitro vascular reactivity studies were performed.Superoxide anion production in carotid arteries was assessed by dihydroethidium fluorescence staining.The protein expression of endothelial nitric oxide synthase(eNOS),phosphorylated eNOS(P-eNOS),dihydrofolate reductase(DHFR),nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate(NADPH)oxidase subunit p47 phox and copper,zinc-superoxide dismutase(Cu/Zn-SOD)in aortas was detected by Western blotting.The dimeric form of eNOS in aortas was determined by low-temperature SDS-PAGE.Aortic level of nitrotyrosine and activities of antioxidant enzymes,namely,total SOD(T-SOD),glutathione peroxidase(GPx)and catalase were also detected.RESULTS In SHR,sesamin treatment reduced SBP,improved vascular relaxation induced by acetylcholine and enhanced aortic NO bioactivity.Sesamin treatment enhanced NO biosynthesis in SHR aortas was due to upregulated P-eNOS and suppressed eNOS uncoupling,and the latter effect might be attributed to decreased nitrotyrosine and upregulated DHFR.Sesamin also reducd the NO oxidative inactivation and decreased the superoxide anion production through downregulation of p47 phox and amelioration of eNOS uncoupling.In addition,sesamin treatment did not alter the levels of GPx and catalase activity but obviously reduced the compensatory elevated T-SOD activity and Cu/Zn-SOD protein expression.CONCLUSION Chronic treatment with sesamin could reduce hypertension and improve endothelial dysfunction through enhancement of NO bioactivity in SHRs aortas.
文摘Objective To establish and improve the model of heart-thymus composite transplantation.Methods Vascularized both lobes of the thymus is transplanted heterotopically with the heart as a composite graft in rats.This technique was developed and assessed,and viability of the grafts was evaluated histologically.Results Donor operation costed 38.5±3.52 min,vascular anastomosis costed 25.0±3.28 min,operating successful rate was 90%,acute rejection was observed in SD-Wistar group,viable thymus with normal microarchitecture was maintained in Wistar-Wistar group.Conclusions The improved novel technique for combined heart-thymus transplantation is a valuable method for study of the role of thymus in transplantation immunity.
基金Supported by the Postgraduate Innovative Scientific Research Foundation Program of Helongjiang Province (YJSCX2012-026HLJ)
文摘A total of 40 Wistar rats, weighing 130-140 g, were allocated randomly into four groups. They were orally administrated with 0 （control group, GC）, 64.18 （low-dose group, GL）, 128.36 （middle-dose group, GM）, and 256.72 （high-dose group, GH） mg aluminum chloride （AlCl3） per kilogram body weight in drinking water for 120 days. Kidney coefficient and aluminum （Al） concentrations in blood and kidney were determined, and renal autopsy and histological changes were observed. The results showed that kidney coefficient in all Al-treated groups were obviously lower than that in GC （P〈0.01） and there was a dose-effect relationship. The kidneys were solid, lusterless and pale brown with white necrosis point on surface. Under electron microscope, renal cortex became thin, the renal tubule was narrowed and the epithelium dissolved; the renal glomerulus became atrophied and the glomerular became vasodilator. The Al concentrations in blood and kidney were higher in all Al-treated rats than those in GC （P〈0.01）, and there was a dose-effect relationship. The results indicated that sub-chronic Al exposure could lead to Al accumulation in kidney, restrain the development of kidney and cause the pathologic damage in rats.
文摘Objective To observe the effect of FTY720 and ICAM-1 mAb mono and combination therapy in cardiac silo-transplantation in rats.Methods Rats were randomly assigned to 9 groups,heart allo-transplantation were performed in abdominal site with micro-surgical technique.Recipients with allografts were treated with different doses of FTY720 and(or)ICAM-1 mAb.Graft survival,histopathology andlevel of serum IL-2,IFN-γ,IL-4,IL-10were investigated.Results Low doses of FTY720(lmg/kg)combined with ICAM-1 mAb achieved synergistic effect in the prolongation of cardiac graft survival,combination index CD=0.67.Conclusion Concomitant therapy of FTY720 and ICAM-1 mAb achieved a synergistic effect in the prolongation of heart allograft survival in rats.
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文摘OBJECTIVE To investigate effect of U.lobataleaves extract on the improvement of lipid profiles on diabetic rats.METHODS This study uses control group post test only with male Sprague dawley rats.Diabetic rats was induced by high fructose diet(HFD)and single dose streptozotocin 25mg·kg-1 bw intra peritoneal.The rat was administrated orally with water extract of U.lobataleaves in dose of 250,500 and 1000mg·kg-1 bw for 4weeks.After scarifying,blood sample was collected and then total cholesterol(TC)serum level,triglyceride(TG),low density lippoprotein(LDL)and high density lipoprotein(HDL)were examined.The data was analyzed using ANOVA test continued with LSD test(P<0.05).RESULTS The supplementation of water extract from U.lobatain dose of 250,500 and 1000mg·kg-1 bw decrease TC serum level approximately 15%,25% and 35% compared to diabetic group(P<0.05),whereas the TG was decreased by 10%,20% and 30%(P<0.05)respectively.The oral administration of U.lobataleaves extract 250,500 and 1000mg·kg-1 bw also were able to decrease LDL serum level about 30%,60% and 90%respectively compared to diabetic group(P<0.05),while the HDL serum level was increased by 40%,80% and 100%(P<0.05)respectively.In diabetic groups,HDL level serum was decreased compared to normal group(P<0.05)while the TC,TG and HDL were increased(P<0.05).CONCLUSION U.lobata leaves extract could repair lipid profiles of diabetic rats by increasing of HDL serum level,decreasing of TC serum level,TG and LDL.This potency may be related to active substances which act as an anti-cholesterolemia and antioxidant in U.lobata extract.
基金The project supported by Ministry Education of Indonesia
文摘OBJECTIVE To know the potency of Urena lobataleaves extract on the vasculopathy inhibition of diabetic rats.METHODS This study used control group post test only with male Sprague dawley rats.Diabetic rats were induced by high fructose diet(HFD)and single dose streptozotocin 25mg·kg-1 bw intra peritoneal.The rat was administrated orally with water extract of U.lobataleaves in dose of 250,500and1000mg·kg-1 bw for 4 weeks.After scarifying,blood sample were collected and then superoxyde dismutase(SOD)serum level,malondialdehyda(MDA),tumor necrosis factor-alpha(TNF-α)and circulating endothelial cells(CECs)were examined.The data was analyzed using ANOVA test continued with LSD test(P<0.05).RESULTS The oral administration of U.lobataleaves extract 250,500 and 1000mg·kg-1 bw were able to increase SOD serum level about 40%,70% and 100%respectively compared to diabetic group(P<0.05),while the MDA serum level was decreased by 20%,40%and 50%(P<0.05)respectively.The supplementation of water extract from U.lobatain dose of 250,500 and 1000mg·kg-1 bw also decrease TNF-αserum level approximately 40%,60% and 80% compared to control group(P<0.05),whereas the CECs level was decreased by 30%,50% and 70%(P<0.05)respectively.In diabetic groups,SOD serum level was decreased compared to normal group(P<0.05)while the MDA,TNF-αand CECs were increased(P<0.05).CONCLUSION U.lobata leaves extract could inhibit vasculopathy on diabetic rats by increasing of SOD serum level,decreasing of MDA serum level,TNF-αand CECs.This potency may be related to active substances which act as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant in U.lobata extract.
文摘Following ischemic stroke, blood-brain barrier （BBB） is disrupted and is further aggravated with the corresponding incidence of hyperlipidemia. BBB breakdown promotes inflammation infiltration into the brain, which exacerbates cerebral ischemic injury as a result. Here, we report that 10-O-（N,N-dimethylaminoethyl）-ginkgolide B methanesulfonate （XQ-1H） , a novel analog of ginkgolide B, alleviates BBB breakdown in hyperlipidemic rats and protects endothelial cells against inflammatory response. Middle cerebral artery occlusion （MCAO） modeled is- chemic stroke in rats. Before surgery, these rats were fed a cholesterol-rich diet to induce an experimental hyperlip- idemic condition. Additionally, lipopolysaccharide （LPS） incubation with rat brain microvessel endothelial cells （rBMECs） was applied to mimic hyperlipidemia-induced inflammatory injury of BBB. The results indicated more severe infarct size, increased BBB permeability, excessive secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines, and exaggerated inflammation infiltration of the brain in hyperlipidemic rats following MCAO when compared to rats fed with normal diet. XQ-1H protected BBB integrity, lessoned brain edema and inflammation penetration, down- regulated MMP- 9 and VCMA-1 expressions, and extenuated ischemic infarction. XQ-1H alleviated LPS-induced inflammatory re- sponse in rBMECs, characterized by promoting cell viability, inhibiting TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 releasing, and downregulating NF-KB inflammatory signal and down- stream proteins, such as VCAM-1 and iNOS. In conclusion, the present study shows that XQ-1H stabilizes BBB function following ischemic stroke in hyperlipidemic rats, and the possible mechanisms may be related to inflammation inhibition.
文摘Tisplatin is one of the valuable icancer agents against several types of neoplasm. However, nephrotoxicity is the major adverse effect representing in cisplatin therapy. In this study, the animal tests detecting protective effects of a natural compound, Decursin, on cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity were examined by using in vivo model. Pretreatment Decursin 10, 20 and 40 mg · kg^-1 at 48, 24 and 6 h, and administration of a single dose of Cisplatin 5.2 mg · kg^-1. Nephrotoxicity was evaluated by serum BUN and creatinine examination. There was significant difference in body weights, serum BUN and creatinine levels of the normal group. Based on the new understanding of the protective mechanisms of cisplatin-induced nephrotocivity, new strategies can be developed to prevent renal injury or to enhance recovery after cisplatin treatment.
文摘The subacute intraperitoneal toxicity of decursin was investigated in Spargue-Dawly（SD） rats. The rats were treated with decursin at a dose of 125 and 250 mg·kg-1·day-1for 4 weeks. All animals were observed daily for clinical signs. Their body weights were recorded weekly, no mortality was observed in two doses of 125 and 250 mg·kg-1of decursin. There were no significant differences in the clinical observations, body weight, food and water consumption, hematology, blood chemistry, gross pathological examination or organ weight between control and treated animals of both sexes. In conclusion, no evidence of a subacute toxic potential was observed in this study and no indication for adverse effects was noted at a dose level of 250 mg·kg-1·day-1.
