scholarly journals FAM3A Ameliorates Brain Impairment Induced by Hypoxia–Ischemia in Neonatal Rat

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qing Song ◽  
Qingying Gao ◽  
Taotao Chen ◽  
Ting Wen ◽  
Peng Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Mitochondrial Function ◽  
Sequence Similarity ◽  
Neonatal Rat ◽  
Brain Morphology ◽  
Spatial Learning And Memory ◽  
Ht22 Cells ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Hypoxia Ischemia ◽  
Ifn Γ

Abstract Hypoxia–ischemia (HI) during crucial periods of brain formation can lead to changes in brain morphology, propagation of neuronal stimuli, and permanent neurodevelopmental impairment, which can have profound effects on cognitive function later in life. FAM3A, a subgroup of family with sequence similarity 3 (FAM3) gene family, is ubiquitously expressed in almost all cells. Overexpression of FAM3A has been evidenced to reduce hyperglycemia via the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway and protect mitochondrial function in neuronal HT22 cells. This study aims to evaluate the protective role of FAM3A in HI-induced brain impairment. Experimentally, maternal rats underwent uterine artery bilateral ligation to induce neonatal HI on day 14 of gestation. At 6 weeks of age, cognitive development assessments including NSS, wire grip, and water maze were carried out. The animals were then sacrificed to assess cerebral mitochondrial function as well as levels of FAM3A, TNF-α and IFN-γ. Results suggest that HI significantly reduced FAM3A expression in rat brain tissues, and that overexpression of FAM3A through lentiviral transduction effectively improved cognitive and motor functions in HI rats as reflected by improved NSS evaluation, cerebral water content, limb strength, as well as spatial learning and memory. At the molecular level, overexpression of FAM3A was able to promote ATP production, balance mitochondrial membrane potential, and reduce levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines TNF-α and IFN-γ. We conclude that FAM3A overexpression may have a protective effect on neuron morphology, cerebral mitochondrial as well as cognitive function. Graphical Abstract

CD4+CD25- effector T cells from healthy controls and MS patients do not differ in mRNA expression of IFN-γ, IL-2, and TNF-α

2004 ◽  
Vol 31 (S 1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Hug ◽  
J Haas ◽  
A Viehöver ◽  
B Fritz ◽  
B Storch-Hagenlocher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
T Cells ◽  
Mrna Expression ◽  
Effector T Cells ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Ifn Γ

n. 174 (15): Dor On Line

Dor on line ◽  
2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulo Barboni
Keyword(s):  
Tnf Α ◽  
On Line ◽  
Ifn Γ ◽  
Solieria Filiformis

Chamada da Edição   Caros leitores, iniciando o ano de 2015 o boletim Dor On Line traz a vocês o primeiro de uma série de editoriais tendo como tema as toxinas e o estudo da dor. Ainda, e complementando nossa edição anterior, trazemos resumos apresentados em congressos no ano de 2014, mostrando aqui alertas sobre alguns trabalhos discutidos em formato de pôster no 46º Congresso Brasileiro de Farmacologia e Terapêutica Experimental, promovido pela SBFTE, Sociedade Brasileira de Farmacologia e Terapêutica Experimental, em Fortaleza - CE, de 21 a 24 de outubro de 2014. Boa Leitura!   Alertas   1. O Bloqueio do receptor de potencial transitório A1 reduz a hiperalgesia em um modelo de neuralgia do trigêmeo. 2. Avaliação da eficácia terapêutica do extrato de óleo de peixe no tratamento da dor neuropática. 3. Ativação supraespinal da via das quinureninas contribui para a manutenção da dor neuropática. 4. Ativação da aldeído-desidrogenase 2 reduz a dor neuropática e adutos de 4-hidroxinoneal. 5. O envolvimento do sistema opioidérgico na analgesia induzida por enriquecimento ambiental. 6. NOD1 E NOD2 contribuem para a gênese da dor neuropática e estão envolvidos na ativação de células gliais. 7. Polissacarídeo sulfatado derivado de algas vermelha solieria filiformis reduz hipernocicepção mecânica na articulação temporomandibular de ratos durante a artrite induzida por zymosan. 8. IFN-γ induz indoleamina (2,3)-dioxigenase (IDO) na medula espinal que contribui para a gênese da dor neuropática. 9. TNF-α participa da hipernocicepção e da inflamação induzida por cristais de urato em camundongos. 10. Investigação do papel dos receptores Toll-like 9 (TLR9) no desenvolvimento e manutenção da dor crônica inflamatória e neuropática.

The Effect of Antiretroviral Therapy on IL-6, IL-1β, TNF-α, IFN-γ Levels and their Relationship with HIV-RNA and CD4+ T Cells in HIV Patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 354-361
Author(s):  
Gülay Okay ◽  
Meliha Meric Koc ◽  
Eray Metin Guler ◽  
Ayşegül Yabaci ◽  
Abdürrahim Kocyigit ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
T Cell ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Cell Count ◽  
Cd4 T Cell ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Hiv Rna ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Cytokine Levels ◽  
Ifn Γ ◽  
Cd4 T Cell Count

Background: Serum cytokine levels over the course of HIV infection usually increase with immunosuppression and decrease after antiretroviral treatment (ART). Objectives: The aim of the study is to compare cytokine levels between HIV-infected patients (HIP) and controls and investigate the relationship between CD4+T cell count, HIV-RNA levels, and cytokine levels. Methods: The study subjects comprised ART-naive HIP (n=30) with no comorbidities and age-and sex-matched healthy controls. We measured levels of IL-6, IL-1β, TNF-α, and IFN-γ in serum samples of HIP at the beginning and at month 6 of ART and in controls. Results: The mean age of the study subjects was 38.7 ±10.3 years, with men making up 86.7% of the study subjects (n=26). IL-6, IL-1β, and TNF-α levels were significantly higher in both ART-naive (p<0.001, p=0.002, p=0.001) and ART-experienced HIP (p<0.001) than controls. The IFN-γ level was lower in both ART-naive and ART-experienced HIP compared to controls (p=0.082 and p=0.002). There was a positive correlation between the CD4+T cell count and serum concentration of IFN- γ(r=0.320, p<0.05). While the serum IFN-γ concentration showed a negative correlation with the HIVRNA level(r=-0.412, p<0.001), the serum IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α concentrations showed a positive correlation with the HIV-RNA level (r=0.349, p<0.001; r:0.54, p<0.001; r:0.438, p<0.00). Conclusions: Although serum concentrations of IL-6, IL-1β and TNF-α showed a significant decrease after ART, they were still significantly higher than the controls. IFN-γ responded differently to ART compared to the other cytokines, indicating that it may play a distinct and important role in the pathogenesis of HIV infection.

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