Objective Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide,with ischemic stroke accounting for 80%-85%of cases.Despite the prevalence,effective treatments remain scarce.The compelling evidence suggest that ...Objective Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide,with ischemic stroke accounting for 80%-85%of cases.Despite the prevalence,effective treatments remain scarce.The compelling evidence suggest that high concentrations of ATP in the brain post-stroke can trigger irreversible neuronal damage and necrosis,contributing to a range of neurocellular dysfunctions.Pyroptosis,a recently identified form of programmed cell death,is characterized by caspase-1 activation and the action of the Gasdermin D(GSDMD)protein family,leading to cell perforation and inflammatory death.Methods In this study,human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cells were used to investigate the mechanisms of ATP-induced neurotoxicity and the protective effects of hydrogen sulfide(H_(2)S)against this toxicity through the antagonization of pyroptosis.We employed CCK-8 and LDH assays to assess cell viability.YO-PRO-1 fluorescent dyes and flow cytometry were conducted for detecting changes in cell membrane permeability.Western blot analysis was used to measure protein levels associated with cellular dysfunction.Results Our results indicate that high concentrations of ATP enhance cytotoxicity and increase cell membrane permeability in SH-SY5Y cells,that are mitigated by the H_(2)S donor NaHS.Furthermore,ATP was found to promote the activation of the NOD-like receptor pyrin domain-containing 1(NLRP-1),caspase-1,and the cleavage of GSDMD,with NaHS significantly attenuating these effects.Conclusion Our research suggests that H2S protects SH-SY5Y cells from ATP-induced neurotoxicity through a mechanism mediated by the NLRP1,caspase-1,and GSDMD pathway.展开更多
目的:探讨富含丝氨酸结构域1的RNA结合蛋白(RNA-binding protein with serine-rich domain 1,RNPS1)在胰腺癌进展中的作用及可能分子机制。方法:免疫组织化学与免疫荧光检测RNPS1与Notch3在胰腺癌组织及癌旁组织的表达;RTq PCR、免疫荧...目的:探讨富含丝氨酸结构域1的RNA结合蛋白(RNA-binding protein with serine-rich domain 1,RNPS1)在胰腺癌进展中的作用及可能分子机制。方法:免疫组织化学与免疫荧光检测RNPS1与Notch3在胰腺癌组织及癌旁组织的表达;RTq PCR、免疫荧光检测RNPS1与Notch3在胰腺癌细胞中的表达情况;Hoechst与CCK-8实验检测胰腺癌细胞凋亡与增殖;划痕实验与transwell实验检测胰腺癌细胞迁移与侵袭能力;Western blot实验检测胰腺癌细胞中N-Cadherin和E-Cadherin的表达;Western blot与RT-q PCR实验检测胰腺癌细胞中Notch3与HEY1的表达。结果:与癌旁组织与正常细胞系相比较,RNPS1与Notch3在胰腺癌组织中及胰腺癌细胞的表达均增高(F=121.612、34.649,均P<0.05);与对照组相比较,敲低RNPS1抑制生物标志物N-Cadherin的表达(t=39.922,P<0.05),促进E-Cadherin的表达(t=8.281,P<0.05),敲低RNPS1可减弱癌细胞的生存、迁移侵袭的能力(t=2.017、4.874、19.747,均P<0.05,),促进了细胞凋亡(t=33.673,P<0.05);敲低RNPS1降低了癌细胞中Notch3与HEY1的表达(t=17.546、6.258,均P<0.05)。结论:RNPS1的表达与胰腺癌细胞生存、恶性表型有关,RNPS1可能通过调控Notch3/HEY1信号通路促进胰腺癌细胞的生存及肿瘤进展。展开更多
文摘Objective Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide,with ischemic stroke accounting for 80%-85%of cases.Despite the prevalence,effective treatments remain scarce.The compelling evidence suggest that high concentrations of ATP in the brain post-stroke can trigger irreversible neuronal damage and necrosis,contributing to a range of neurocellular dysfunctions.Pyroptosis,a recently identified form of programmed cell death,is characterized by caspase-1 activation and the action of the Gasdermin D(GSDMD)protein family,leading to cell perforation and inflammatory death.Methods In this study,human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cells were used to investigate the mechanisms of ATP-induced neurotoxicity and the protective effects of hydrogen sulfide(H_(2)S)against this toxicity through the antagonization of pyroptosis.We employed CCK-8 and LDH assays to assess cell viability.YO-PRO-1 fluorescent dyes and flow cytometry were conducted for detecting changes in cell membrane permeability.Western blot analysis was used to measure protein levels associated with cellular dysfunction.Results Our results indicate that high concentrations of ATP enhance cytotoxicity and increase cell membrane permeability in SH-SY5Y cells,that are mitigated by the H_(2)S donor NaHS.Furthermore,ATP was found to promote the activation of the NOD-like receptor pyrin domain-containing 1(NLRP-1),caspase-1,and the cleavage of GSDMD,with NaHS significantly attenuating these effects.Conclusion Our research suggests that H2S protects SH-SY5Y cells from ATP-induced neurotoxicity through a mechanism mediated by the NLRP1,caspase-1,and GSDMD pathway.
文摘目的:探讨富含丝氨酸结构域1的RNA结合蛋白(RNA-binding protein with serine-rich domain 1,RNPS1)在胰腺癌进展中的作用及可能分子机制。方法:免疫组织化学与免疫荧光检测RNPS1与Notch3在胰腺癌组织及癌旁组织的表达;RTq PCR、免疫荧光检测RNPS1与Notch3在胰腺癌细胞中的表达情况;Hoechst与CCK-8实验检测胰腺癌细胞凋亡与增殖;划痕实验与transwell实验检测胰腺癌细胞迁移与侵袭能力;Western blot实验检测胰腺癌细胞中N-Cadherin和E-Cadherin的表达;Western blot与RT-q PCR实验检测胰腺癌细胞中Notch3与HEY1的表达。结果:与癌旁组织与正常细胞系相比较,RNPS1与Notch3在胰腺癌组织中及胰腺癌细胞的表达均增高(F=121.612、34.649,均P<0.05);与对照组相比较,敲低RNPS1抑制生物标志物N-Cadherin的表达(t=39.922,P<0.05),促进E-Cadherin的表达(t=8.281,P<0.05),敲低RNPS1可减弱癌细胞的生存、迁移侵袭的能力(t=2.017、4.874、19.747,均P<0.05,),促进了细胞凋亡(t=33.673,P<0.05);敲低RNPS1降低了癌细胞中Notch3与HEY1的表达(t=17.546、6.258,均P<0.05)。结论:RNPS1的表达与胰腺癌细胞生存、恶性表型有关,RNPS1可能通过调控Notch3/HEY1信号通路促进胰腺癌细胞的生存及肿瘤进展。
