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( Ya-lan Wang ),( Rui-qun Qi ),( Jing Lan ),( Zheng-xiu Li ),( Xing-hua Gao ) 대한피부과학회 2021 Annals of Dermatology Vol.33 No.1
Background: Local hyperthermia is recommended for the treatment of patients with fixed cutaneous sporotrichosis, though the effectiveness and mechanisms of action remain elusive. While neutrophils represent the main inflammatory cells associated with sporotrichosis lesions, the issue of whether hyperthermia is involved with interactions between neutrophils and Sporothrix globosa remains unclear. Objective: To evaluate the effect of local hyperthermia on sporotrichosis and determine whether local hyperthermia involves effects of neutrophils against Sporothrix. Methods: For the in vivo study, mice were infected with yeast cells of S. globosa followed by treatment with local hyperthermia. In vitro, an isolated Sporothrix strain was co-cultured with or without neutrophils and subjected under different temperatures. Immunofluorescence was used to assess the formation of neutrophil extracellular trap (NETs) were formed under these different culture conditions and the number of fungi colony forming units were compared. Results: Hyperthermia was significantly more effective in clearing the lesions in the mouse model, as compared to sham treatment. Neutrophils failed to exert any fungicidal effects against S. globosa in response to hyperthermia. Moreover, NETs were formed after interaction with S. globosa, and the percentage of NETs formed was not significantly different at 41℃ or 37℃. Conclusion: While hyperthermia could serve as an effective therapy for fixed cutaneous sporotrichosis, this ability does not involve the formation of NETs. (Ann Dermatol 33(1) 37∼45, 2021)
( Xiao Lan Liu ),( Xi Qun Zheng ),( Peng Zhi Qian ),( Narasimha Kumar Kopparapu ),( Yong Ping Deng ),( Masanori Nonaka ),( Naoki Harada ) 한국미생물 · 생명공학회 2014 Journal of microbiology and biotechnology Vol.24 No.2
A fibrinolytic enzyme was produced by an edible mushroom of Pleurotus ostreatus using submerged culture fermentation. The enzyme was purified from the culture supernatant by applying a combination of freeze-thaw treatment, ammonium sulfate precipitation, hydrophobic interaction, and gel filtration chromatographies. The enzyme was purified by a 147-fold, with a yield of 7.54%. The molecular masses of the enzyme an determined by gel filtration and SDSPAGE were 13.6 and 18.2 kDa, respectively. The isoelectric point of the enzyme was 8.52. It hydrolyzed fibrinogen by cleaving the α and β chains of fibrinogen followed by the γ chains, and also activated plasminogen into plasmin. The enzyme was optimally active at 45°C and pH 7.4. The enzyme activity was completely inhibited by EDTA, whereas protease inhibitors of TPCK, SBTI, PMSF, aprotinin and pepstatin showed no inhibition on its activity. The partial amino acid sequences of the enzyme as determined by Q-TOF2 were ATFVGCSATR, GGTLIHESSHFTR, and YTTWFGTFVTSR. These sequences showed a high degree of homology with those of metallo-endopeptidases from P. ostreatus and Armillaria mellea. The purified enzyme can also be applied as a natural agent for oral fibrinolytic therapy or prevention of thrombosis.
Li-qun Peng,Ping Li,Qiu-li Zhang,Lan Hong,Li-ping Liu,Xun Cui,Bai-ri Cui 대한생리학회-대한약리학회 2016 The Korean Journal of Physiology & Pharmacology Vol.20 No.1
Adenosine 3 ,5 -cyclic monophosphate (cAMP) participates in the regulation of numerous cellular functions, including the Na<sup>+</sup>-K<sup>+</sup>-ATPase (sodium pump). Ouabain, used in the treatment of several heart diseases, is known to increase cAMP levels but its effects on the atrium are not understood. The aim of the present study was to examine the effect of ouabain on the regulation of atrial cAMP production and its roles in atrial endothelin-1 (ET-1) secretion in isolated perfused beating rabbit atria. Our results showed that ouabain (3.0 μmol/L) significantly increased atrial dynamics and cAMP levels during recovery period. The ouabainincreased atrial dynamics was blocked by KB-R7943 (3.0 μmol/L), an inhibitor for reverse mode of Na<sup>+</sup>-Ca<sup>2+</sup> exchangers (NCX), but did not by L-type Ca<sup>2+</sup> channel blocker nifedipine (1.0 μmol/L) or protein kinase A (PKA) selective inhibitor H-89 (3.0 μmol/L). Ouabain also enhanced atrial intracellular cAMP production in response to forskolin and theophyline (100.0 μmol/L), an inhibitor of phosphodiesterase, potentiated the ouabain-induced increase in cAMP. Ouabain and 8-Bromo-cAMP (0.5 μmol/L) markedly increased atrial ET-1 secretion, which was blocked by H-89 and by PD98059 (30 μmol/L), an inhibitor of extracellular-signal-regulated kinase (ERK) without changing ouabain-induced atrial dynamics. Our results demonstrated that ouabain increases atrial cAMP levels and promotes atrial ET-1 secretion via the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK)/ERK signaling pathway. These findings may explain the development of cardiac hypertrophy in response to digitalis-like compounds.
Lian-Qun Wang,De-Wu Liu,Wei Lan,Zun-Wen Lin,Pei-Xing Huang 한국조직공학과 재생의학회 2015 조직공학과 재생의학 Vol.12 No.4
Telomerase extends the proliferation and prevent replicative senescence in most somatic cells. Whether it has similar function in human epidermal stem cells remains to be determined. In this study, the human telomerase reverse transcriptase (hTERT) cytalytic subunit was introduced into epidermal stem cells derived from human fetal skins. The expression of hTERT mRNA, protein and telomerase activity in the transduced cells was observed by real time PCR (RT-PCR) techniques, western blot analysis and telomeric repeat amplification protocol enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (TRAP-ELISA) assay, respectively. The proliferation of the transduced cells was examined. The results showed the introduction of hTERT into the epidermal stem cells upregulated the expression of the hTERT gene and protein. And also the hTERT-transduced epidermal stem cells exhibited significantly elevated telomerase activity and proliferation. These works establish the base of further gene modification, monoclone screening and cell differentiation mechanism. The ability to maintain the biological characteristics and proliferation of epidermal stem cells could have important applications in wound healing and skin tissue engineering.
Peng, Li-qun,Li, Ping,Zhang, Qiu-li,Hong, Lan,Liu, Li-ping,Cui, Xun,Cui, Bai-ri The Korean Society of Pharmacology 2016 The Korean Journal of Physiology & Pharmacology Vol.20 No.1
Adenosine 3',5'-cyclic monophosphate (cAMP) participates in the regulation of numerous cellular functions, including the $Na^+-K^+$-ATPase (sodium pump). Ouabain, used in the treatment of several heart diseases, is known to increase cAMP levels but its effects on the atrium are not understood. The aim of the present study was to examine the effect of ouabain on the regulation of atrial cAMP production and its roles in atrial endothelin-1 (ET-1) secretion in isolated perfused beating rabbit atria. Our results showed that ouabain ($3.0{\mu}mol/L$) significantly increased atrial dynamics and cAMP levels during recovery period. The ouabain-increased atrial dynamics was blocked by KB-R7943 ($3.0{\mu}mol/L$), an inhibitor for reverse mode of $Na^+-Ca^{2+}$ exchangers (NCX), but did not by L-type $Ca^{2+}$ channel blocker nifedipine ($1.0{\mu}mol/L$) or protein kinase A (PKA) selective inhibitor H-89 ($3.0{\mu}mol/L$). Ouabain also enhanced atrial intracellular cAMP production in response to forskolin and theophyline ($100.0{\mu}mol/L$), an inhibitor of phosphodiesterase, potentiated the ouabain-induced increase in cAMP. Ouabain and 8-Bromo-cAMP ($0.5{\mu}mol/L$) markedly increased atrial ET-1 secretion, which was blocked by H-89 and by PD98059 ($30{\mu}mol/L$), an inhibitor of extracellular-signal-regulated kinase (ERK) without changing ouabain-induced atrial dynamics. Our results demonstrated that ouabain increases atrial cAMP levels and promotes atrial ET-1 secretion via the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK)/ERK signaling pathway. These findings may explain the development of cardiac hypertrophy in response to digitalis-like compounds.
Curcumin Analogue A501 induces G2/M Arrest and Apoptosis in Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Cells
Xia, Yi-Qun,Wei, Xiao-Yan,Li, Wu-Lan,Kanchana, Karvannan,Xu, Chao-Chao,Chen, Da-Hui,Chou, Pei-Hong,Jin, Rong,Wu, Jian-Zhang,Liang, Guang Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2014 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.15 No.16
Curcumin and its analogues have been reported to exert anti-cancer activity against a variety of tumors. Here, we reported A501, a new curcumin analogue. The effect of A501 on cell viability was detected by MTT assay, the result showed that A501 had a better inhibiting effect on the four non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cells than that of curcumin. Moreover, Colony forming experiment showed A501 significant restrained cell proliferation. Flow cytometry displayed A501 can cause G2/M arrest and induce apoptosis. Western blotting showed that A501 decreased the expression of cyclinB1, cdc-2, bcl-2, while increased the expression of p53, cleaved caspase-3 and bax. In conclusion, curcumin analogues A501 played antitumor activity by inhibiting cell proliferation and inducing apoptosis of NSCLC cells. And it was likely to be a promising starting point for the development of curcumin-based anticancer drugs.
Jiang, Jian-Tao,Zhang, Lan-Fang,Zhou, Bin,Zhang, Shun-Qun,Li, Shao-Min,Zhang, Wei,Zhang, Jin,Qiao, Zhe,Kong, Ran-Ran,Ma, Yue-Feng,Chen, Sheng Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2012 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.13 No.7
Objective: To investigate uPA and VEGF expression in esophageal cancer and relations with tumorous invasion and metastasis. Methods: Immunohistochemistry was used to detect uPA and VEGF expression in the normal epithelial tissue of esophageal mucosa and cancer tissue and detect CD34 labeled micrangium and analyze the relationships with clinical pathological features and tumor angiogenesis. Results: Positive rates for uPA and VEGF protein expression were significantly greater in esophageal cancer than normal epithelial tissue (P < 0.05), the two being linked (P <0.05). In addition, uPA and VEGF protein expression of the high microvessel density (MVD) group was significantly lower than in the low MVD group (P < 0.05), with relation to clinical pathological staging, differentiation and lymph node metastasis (P < 0.05). Conclusion: In esophageal cancer tissue, uPA and VEGF proteins are overexpressed and promote tumor angiogenesis, indicative of a poor prognosis.
Electrochemical Behavior of Sm(III) on the Aluminium-Gallium Alloy Electrode in LiCl-KCl Eutectic
Ye, Chang-Mei,Jiang, Shi-Lin,Liu, Ya-Lan,Xu, Kai,Yang, Shao-Hua,Chang, Ke-Ke,Ren, Hao,Chai, Zhi-Fang,Shi, Wei-Qun Korean Radioactive Waste Society 2021 방사성폐기물학회지 Vol.19 No.2
In this study, the electrochemical behavior of Sm on the binary liquid Al-Ga cathode in the LiCl-KCl molten salt system is investigated. First, the co-reduction process of Sm(III)-Al(III), Sm(III)-Ga(III), and Sm(III)-Ga(III)-Al(III) on the W electrode (inert) were studied using cyclic voltammetry (CV), square-wave voltammetry (SWV) and open circuit potential (OCP) methods, respectively. It was identified that Sm(III) can be co-reduced with Al(III) or Ga(III) to form Al<sub>z</sub>Sm<sub>y</sub> or Ga<sub>x</sub>Sm<sub>y</sub> intermetallic compounds. Subsequently, the under-potential deposition of Sm(III) at the Al, Ga, and Al-Ga active cathode was performed to confirm the formation of Sm-based intermetallic compounds. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDS) analyses indicated that Ga<sub>3</sub>Sm and Ga<sub>6</sub>Sm intermetallic compounds were formed on the Mo grid electrode (inert) during the potentiostatic electrolysis in LiCl-KCl-SmCl<sub>3</sub>-AlCl<sub>3</sub>-GaCl<sub>3</sub> melt, while only Ga<sub>6</sub>Sm intermetallic compound was generated on the Al-Ga alloy electrode during the galvanostatic electrolysis in LiCl-KCl-SmCl<sub>3</sub> melt. The electrolysis results revealed that the interaction between Sm and Ga was predominant in the Al-Ga alloy electrode, with Al only acting as an additive to lower the melting point.
Yuli Han,Xuewang Li,Liu Yang,Duoduo Zhang,Lan Li,Xianan Dong,Yan Li,Sen Qun,Weizu Li 고려인삼학회 2022 Journal of Ginseng Research Vol.46 No.4
Background: The incidence of ischemic cerebrovascular disease is increasing in recent years and has beenone of the leading causes of neurological dysfunction and death. Ginsenoside Rg1 has been found toprotect against neuronal damage in many neurodegenerative diseases. However, the effect and mechanismby which Rg1 protects against cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury (CIRI) are not fully understood. Here, we report the neuroprotective effects of Rg1 treatment on CIRI and its possible mechanisms inmice. Methods: A bilateral common carotid artery ligation was used to establish a chronic CIRI model in mice. HT22 cells were treated with Rg1 after OGD/R to study its effect on [Ca2þ]i. The open-field test and poleclimbingexperiment were used to detect behavioral injury. The laser speckle blood flowmeter was usedto measure brain blood flow. The Nissl and H&E staining were used to examine the neuronal damage. TheWestern blotting was used to examine MAP2, PSD95, Tau, p-Tau, NOX2, PLC, p-PLC, CN, NFAT1, and NLRP1expression. Calcium imaging was used to test the level of [Ca2þ]i. Results: Rg1 treatment significantly improved cerebral blood flow, locomotion, and limb coordination,reduced ROS production, increased MAP2 and PSD95 expression, and decreased p-Tau, NOX2, p-PLC, CN,NFAT1, and NLRP1 expression. Calcium imaging results showed that Rg1 could inhibit calcium overloadand resist the imbalance of calcium homeostasis after OGD/R in HT22 cells. Conclusion: Rg1 plays a neuroprotective role in attenuating CIRI by inhibiting oxidative stress, calciumoverload, and neuroinflammation.