scholarly journals Panax ginseng Inhibits Metabolism of Diester Alkaloids by Downregulating CYP3A4 Enzyme Activity via the Pregnane X Receptor

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Liang Yang ◽  
Yuguang Wang ◽  
Huanhua Xu ◽  
Guangyao Huang ◽  
Zhaoyan Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Enzyme Activity ◽  
Protein Expression ◽  
Pregnane X Receptor ◽  
Pharmacokinetic Parameters ◽  
Control Group ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Gene And Protein Expression ◽  
Cyp Isoforms ◽  
Cyp3a4 Enzyme

To investigate the effects of P. ginseng C.A. Mey (P. ginseng) on the metabolism of diester alkaloids and explore the potential mechanism. P. ginseng was administered orally to rats for 7 days, after which liver microsome samples were prepared and then incubated with diester alkaloids. Ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry was used to determinate the concentration of diester alkaloids to calculate the clearance rate. The cocktail method was used to evaluate the effects of oral administration of P. ginseng extracts on the activities of cytochrome P450 (CYP) isoforms in rats through the changes in the pharmacokinetic parameters of the probe drugs. The protein and gene expression of CYP3A2 and pregnane X receptor (PXR) in rats were evaluated by western blotting and quantitative PCR. The specific enzyme inhibitor method and human recombinant enzyme method were used to identify the involvement of sub-CYPs in the metabolism of diester alkaloids in human liver microsomes (HLMs). The clearances of aconitine, mesaconitine, and hypaconitine in the P. ginseng groups were lower than those of the control group. The areas under the curve of midazolam were 2.37 ± 1.05, 4.96 ± 0.51, and 6.23 ± 1.30 mg·L−1·h for the low-, medium-, and high-dose P. ginseng groups, respectively, which were higher than that of the control (2.23 ± 0.64 mg·L−1·h). The clearances of midazolam for the medium- (1.87 ± 0.16 L·h−1·kg−1) and high-dose (1.60 ± 0.34 L·h−1·kg−1) P. ginseng groups were lower than that of the control group (4.66 ± 1.43 L·h−1·kg−1). After exposure to P. ginseng extracts, the gene and protein expression levels of CYP3A4 and PXR were decreased. The hepatic metabolism rates of aconitine, mesaconitine, and hypaconitine in HLMs were decreased to 60.37%, 21.67%, and 10.11%, respectively, when incubated with ketoconazole, a specific inhibitor for CYP3A. The kinetic plots indicated that the KM and Vmax values of CYP3A4 were 10.08 ± 3.26 μM and 0.12 ± 0.01nmol·mg protein−1·min−1 for aconitine, 131.3 ± 99.75 μM and 0.73 ± 0.44 nmol·mg protein−1·min−1 for mesaconitine, and 17.05 ± 9.70 μM and 0.16 ± 0.04 nmol·mg protein−1·min−1 for hypaconitine, respectively. The in vitro mean intrinsic clearance rates by CYP3A4 were 0.0119, 0.0056, and 0.0091 mL·nmol CYP−1·min−1 for aconitine, mesaconitine, and hypaconitine, respectively. Therefore we implied that P. ginseng inhibited the metabolism of diester alkaloids in vitro and decreased the CYP3A4 enzyme activity as well as the gene and protein expression of CYP3A4 and PXR in vivo. CYP3A4 had a larger effect on diester alkaloid metabolism than the other human CYP isoforms, CYP1A2, CYP2C9, and CYP2E1.

scholarly journals The Effect of Propranolol on Sperm Parameters, CatSper 2 Gene and Protein Expression, and Oxidative Stress in Adult Mice

2020 ◽  
pp. 54-63
Author(s):  
Shabnam Mohammadi ◽  
Farimah Beheshti ◽  
Sepideh Elyasi ◽  
Mehdi Jalali
Keyword(s):  
Protein Expression ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Sperm Parameters ◽  
Germinal Epithelium ◽  
Control Group ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Adult Mice ◽  
Gene And Protein Expression ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Oxidative Stress

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of propranolol on sperms, histopathology of testes, and CatSper 2 gene and protein expression in adult mice. 18 adult male mice were randomly divided into control, propranolol 1 (receiving 10 mg/kg dose) and propranolol 2 group (receiving 15 mg/kg dose for 35 days). The mean amount of sperm parameters in the propranolol 1 and propranolol 2 groups was significantly lower than the control group (p<0.05). CatSper2 gene and protein expression have significantly decreased in propranolol 1 and propranolol 2 groups compared to the control group (P<0.05). Reduction of CatSper2 gene and protein expression in low dose of propranolol was more severe than high dose. In testicular tissues of the propranolol 1 group, vacuoles and necrosis in the germinal epithelium were observed, and in testicular tissues of propranolol 2 group decrease in the thickness of the germinal epithelium, some vacuoles and necrosis were observed in germinal epithelium as well as congestion in the interstitial space. The mean value of thiol and catalase enzyme in the propranolol 1 and propranolol 2 groups, and the mean value of superoxide dismutase in propranolol 1 group, were significantly different compared to the control group (P<0.05).

scholarly journals Effect of EPA on Neonatal Pig Sertoli Cells “In Vitro”: A Possible Treatment to Help Maintain Fertility in Pre-Pubertal Boys Undergoing Treatment With Gonado-Toxic Therapies

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iva Arato ◽  
Veronica Ceccarelli ◽  
Francesca Mancuso ◽  
Catia Bellucci ◽  
Cinzia Lilli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Protein Expression ◽  
Sertoli Cells ◽  
Fold Change ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Mrna Levels ◽  
Expression Levels ◽  
Chemotherapy Drugs ◽  
Gene And Protein Expression ◽  
Pubertal Boys

The incidence of cancer in pre-pubertal boys has significantly increased and, it has been recognized that the gonado-toxic effect of the cancer treatments may lead to infertility. Here, we have evaluated the effects on porcine neonatal Sertoli cells (SCs) of three commonly used chemotherapy drugs; cisplatin, 4-Hydroperoxycyclophosphamide and doxorubicin. All three drugs induced a statistical reduction of 5-hydroxymethylcytosine in comparison with the control group, performed by Immunofluorescence Analysis. The gene and protein expression levels of GDNF, were significantly down-regulated after treatment to all three chemotherapy drugs comparison with the control group. Specifically, differences in the mRNA levels of GDNF were: 0,8200 ± 0,0440, 0,6400 ± 0,0140, 0,4400 ± 0,0130 fold change at 0.33, 1.66, and 3.33μM cisplatin concentrations, respectively (**p &lt; 0.01 at 0.33 and 1.66 μM vs SCs and ***p &lt; 0.001 at 3.33μM vs SCs); 0,6000 ± 0,0340, 0,4200 ± 0,0130 fold change at 50 and 100 μM of 4-Hydroperoxycyclophosphamide concentrations, respectively (**p &lt; 0.01 at both these concentrations vs SCs); 0,7000 ± 0,0340, 0,6200 ± 0,0240, 0,4000 ± 0,0230 fold change at 0.1, 0.2 and 1 µM doxorubicin concentrations, respectively (**p &lt; 0.01 at 0.1 and 0.2 μM vs SCs and ***p &lt; 0.001 at 1 μM vs SCs). Differences in the protein expression levels of GDNF were: 0,7400 ± 0,0340, 0,2000 ± 0,0240, 0,0400 ± 0,0230 A.U. at 0.33, 1.66, and 3.33μM cisplatin concentrations, respectively (**p &lt; 0.01 at both these concentrations vs SCs); 0,7300 ± 0,0340, 0,4000 ± 0,0130 A.U. at 50 and 100 μM of 4- Hydroperoxycyclophosphamide concentrations, respectively (**p &lt; 0.01 at both these concentrations vs SCs); 0,6200 ± 0,0340, 0,4000 ± 0,0240, 0,3800 ± 0,0230 A.U. at 0.l, 0.2 and 1 µM doxorubicin concentrations, respectively (**p &lt; 0.01 at 0.1 and 0.2 μM vs SCs and ***p &lt; 0.001 at 1 μM vs SCs). Furthermore, we have demonstrated the protective effect of eicosapentaenoic acid on SCs only at the highest concentration of cisplatin, resulting in an increase in both gene and protein expression levels of GDNF (1,3400 ± 0,0280 fold change; **p &lt; 0.01 vs SCs); and of AMH and inhibin B that were significantly recovered with values comparable to the control group. Results from this study, offers the opportunity to develop future therapeutic strategies for male fertility management, especially in pre-pubertal boys.

scholarly journals Newly Developed Recombinant Antithrombin Protects the Endothelial Glycocalyx in an Endotoxin-Induced Rat Model of Sepsis

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 176
Author(s):  
Toshiaki Iba ◽  
Jerrold H. Levy ◽  
Koichiro Aihara ◽  
Katsuhiko Kadota ◽  
Hiroshi Tanaka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dose Group ◽  
Low Dose ◽  
Leukocyte Adhesion ◽  
Endothelial Glycocalyx ◽  
High Dose Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Protective Effects ◽  
Circulating Levels

(1) Background: The endothelial glycocalyx is a primary target during the early phase of sepsis. We previously reported a newly developed recombinant non-fucosylated antithrombin has protective effects in vitro. We further evaluated the effects of this recombinant antithrombin on the glycocalyx damage in an animal model of sepsis. (2) Methods: Following endotoxin injection, in Wistar rats, circulating levels of hyaluronan, syndecan-1 and other biomarkers were evaluated in low-dose or high-dose recombinant antithrombin-treated animals and a control group (n = 7 per group). Leukocyte adhesion and blood flow were evaluated with intravital microscopy. The glycocalyx was also examined using side-stream dark-field imaging. (3) Results: The activation of coagulation was inhibited by recombinant antithrombin, leukocyte adhesion was significantly decreased, and flow was better maintained in the high-dose group (both p < 0.05). Circulating levels of syndecan-1 (p < 0.01, high-dose group) and hyaluronan (p < 0.05, low-dose group; p < 0.01, high-dose group) were significantly reduced by recombinant antithrombin treatment. Increases in lactate and decreases in albumin levels were significantly attenuated in the high-dose group (p < 0.05, respectively). The glycocalyx thickness was reduced over time in control animals, but the derangement was attenuated and microvascular perfusion was better maintained in the high-dose group recombinant antithrombin group (p < 0.05). (4) Conclusions: Recombinant antithrombin maintained vascular integrity and the microcirculation by preserving the glycocalyx in this sepsis model, effects that were more prominent with high-dose therapy.

scholarly journals MicroRNA-1297 suppressed the Akt/GSK3β signaling pathway and stimulated neural apoptosis in an in vivo sevoflurane exposure model

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 030006052098210
Author(s):  
Quan Wang ◽  
Jingcong Luo ◽  
Ruiqiang Sun ◽  
Jia Liu
Keyword(s):  
Protein Expression ◽  
Signaling Pathway ◽  
Neuronal Apoptosis ◽  
In Vitro Model ◽  
Nervous System Development ◽  
Exposure Model ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Pten Protein ◽  
Vitro Model

Objective Common inhalation anesthetics used for clinical anesthesia (such as sevoflurane) may induce nerve cell apoptosis during central nervous system development. Furthermore, anesthetics can produce cognitive impairments, such as learning and memory impairments, that continue into adulthood. However, the precise mechanism remains largely undefined. We aimed to determine the function of microRNA-1297 (miR-1297) in sevoflurane-induced neurotoxicity. Methods Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction assays were used to analyze miR-1297 expression in sevoflurane-exposed mice. MTT and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) assays were used to measure cell growth, and neuronal apoptosis was analyzed using flow cytometry. Western blot analyses were used to measure PTEN, PI3K, Akt, and GSK3β protein expression. Results In sevoflurane-exposed mice, miR-1297 expression was up-regulated compared with the control group. MiR-1297 up-regulation led to neuronal apoptosis, inhibition of cell proliferation, and increased LDH activity in the in vitro model of sevoflurane exposure. MiR-1297 up-regulation also suppressed the Akt/GSK3β signaling pathway and induced PTEN protein expression in the in vitro model. PTEN inhibition (VO-Ohpic trihydrate) reduced PTEN protein expression and decreased the effects of miR-1297 down-regulation on neuronal apoptosis in the in vitro model. Conclusion Collectively, the results indicated that miR-1297 stimulates sevoflurane-induced neurotoxicity via the Akt/GSK3β signaling pathway by regulating PTEN expression.

scholarly journals Identification of pluripotent cells in bovine uterus: in situ and in vitro studies

Reproduction ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 149 (4) ◽  
pp. 317-327 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martyna Łupicka ◽  
Gabriel Bodek ◽  
Nahum Shpigel ◽  
Ehud Elnekave ◽  
Anna J Korzekwa
Keyword(s):  
Flow Cytometry ◽  
Protein Expression ◽  
Mrna Expression ◽  
Uterine Horn ◽  
Uterine Tissue ◽  
Pluripotent Cells ◽  
Flow Cytometry Assay ◽  
Myometrial Cells ◽  
Gene And Protein Expression

The aim of this study was to identify uterine pluripotent cells both in bovine uterine tissues as well in epithelial, stromal, and myometrial uterine cell populations. Moreover, the relationship of pluripotent markers expression with age and the uterine horn side was considered. Uterine tissue was collected from ipsilateral and contralateral horns (days 8–10 of the estrous cycle). Immunohistostaining for C-KIT, OCT3/4, NANOG, and SOX2 in uterine tissue was determined. mRNA expression of C-KIT, OCT3/4, NANOG and SOX2 was evaluated in uterine tissue relative to the age of the cow and uterine horn side. Gene and protein expression of these markers in the uterine luminal epithelial, stromal, and myometrial cells was evaluated by real-time PCR and western blotting respectively. The expression of pluripotent cell markers OCT3/4, NANOG, and SOX2 was identified by flow cytometry assay in epithelial, stromal, and myometrial cells. Multilineage differentiation of the bovine uterine cells was performed. mRNA expression of OCT3/4, NANOG, and SOX2 in uterine tissue was higher in the ipsilateral horn than in the contralateral horn. Flow cytometry assay revealed positive fluorescence for OCT3/4, NANOG, and SOX2 in all uterine cell types. Results showed the age-dependent expression of pluripotent markers in uterine tissue. Beside, the different expression of pluripotent cells in each horn of uterus suggests the influence of ovarian hormones on these characteristics. The highest mRNA and protein expression for pluripotent markers was observed in stromal cells among uterine cells, which indicates this population of cells as the main site of pluripotent cells in the cow uterus.

scholarly journals Effect of Synchronous Versus Sequential Regimens on the Pharmacokinetics and Biodistribution of Regorafenib with Irradiation

Pharmaceutics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 386
Author(s):  
Tung-Hu Tsai ◽  
Yu-Jen Chen ◽  
Li-Ying Wang ◽  
Chen-Hsi Hsieh
Keyword(s):  
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy ◽  
In Vivo Studies ◽  
Control Group ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Hep G2 ◽  
Time Curve ◽  
Dose Dependent

This study was performed to evaluate the interaction between conventional or high-dose radiotherapy (RT) and the pharmacokinetics (PK) of regorafenib in concurrent or sequential regimens for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma. Concurrent and sequential in vitro and in vivo studies of irradiation and regorafenib were designed. The interactions of RT and regorafenib in vitro were examined in the human hepatoma Huh-7, HA22T and Hep G2 cell lines. The RT–PK phenomenon and biodistribution of regorafenib under RT were confirmed in a free-moving rat model. Regorafenib inhibited the viability of Huh-7 cells in a dose-dependent manner. Apoptosis in Huh-7 cells was enhanced by RT followed by regorafenib treatment. In the concurrent regimen, RT decreased the area under the concentration versus time curve (AUC)regorafenib by 74% (p = 0.001) in the RT2 Gy × 3 fraction (f’x) group and by 69% (p = 0.001) in the RT9 Gy × 3 f’x group. The AUCregorafenib was increased by 182.8% (p = 0.011) in the sequential RT2Gy × 1 f’x group and by 213.2% (p = 0.016) in the sequential RT9Gy × 1 f’x group. Both concurrent regimens, RT2Gy × 3 f’x and RT9Gy × 3 f’x, clearly decreased the biodistribution of regorafenib in the heart, liver, lung, spleen and kidneys, compared to the control (regorafenib × 3 d) group. The concurrent regimens, both RT2Gy × 3 f’x and RT9Gy × 3 f’x, significantly decreased the biodistribution of regorafenib, compared with the control group. The PK of regorafenib can be modulated both by off-target irradiation and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT).

scholarly journals Cell signaling pathways in human mutant PAX6 corneal cells: an in vitro model for aniridia-related keratopathy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta Słoniecka ◽  
André Vicente ◽  
Berit Byström ◽  
Fátima Pedrosa Domellöf
Keyword(s):  
Protein Expression ◽  
Signaling Pathways ◽  
Cell Fate ◽  
Expression Patterns ◽  
Pax6 Gene ◽  
Cas9 Nuclease ◽  
Extracellular Matrix Components ◽  
Gene And Protein Expression ◽  
Human Keratocytes

ABSTRACTPURPOSETo establish an in vitro model of aniridia-related keratopathy (ARK) using CRISPR/Cas9 engineered human keratocytes with mutations in the PAX6 gene, and to study the Notch Homolog 1, Translocation-Associated (Notch1), sonic hedgehog (SHH), mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathways in the PAX6 mutant keratocytes.METHODSPrimary human keratocytes were isolated from healthy corneas. Keratocytes were transduced with Cas9 lentiviral particles in order to create cells stably expressing Cas9 nuclease. Lentiviral particles carrying PAX6 sgRNA were transduced into the Cas9 keratocytes creating mutants. Analysis of signaling pathways was assessed by RT-qPCR for gene expression and western blot for protein expression.RESULTSHuman keratocytes stably expressing Cas9 nuclease were created. Keratocytes carrying PAX6 gene mutation were successfully generated. PAX6 mutant keratocytes showed modified expression patterns of extracellular matrix components such as collagens and fibrotic markers. Analysis of the Notch1, SHH, mTOR, and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathways in the PAX6 mutant keratocytes revealed altered gene and protein expression of the key players involved in these pathways.CONCLUSIONSA properly functioning PAX6 gene in keratocytes is crucial for the regulation of signaling pathways important for cell fate determination, proliferation, and inflammation. Pax6 mutation in the in vitro settings leads to changes in these pathways which resemble those found in corneas of patients with ARK.

scholarly journals Qizhi Jiangtang Jiaonang Improves Insulin Signaling and Reduces Inflammatory Cytokine Secretion and Reactive Oxygen Species Formation in Insulin Resistant HepG2 Cells

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Xiao-Tian Zhang ◽  
Chun-Jiang Yu ◽  
Jian-Wei Liu ◽  
Yan-Ping Zhang ◽  
Chao Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reactive Oxygen Species ◽  
Palmitic Acid ◽  
Hepg2 Cells ◽  
Reactive Oxygen ◽  
Glucose Consumption ◽  
Control Group ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
Insulin Resistant

We analyzed the effects of a traditional Chinese medicine, Qizhi Jiangtang Jiaonang (QJJ), on insulin resistance (IR) in vitro. After an in vitro model of IR was established by treating human liver cancer cells (HepG2 cells) with palmitic acid, the cells were then treated with various concentrations of QJJ. Treatment with 400 µM palmitic acid for 24 h induced IR in HepG2 cells. The survival rate for HepG2 cells in the IR group was significantly lower than that of the untreated control group (P< 0.001); however, QJJ restored HepG2 cell survival (P< 0.001). As compared with HepG2 cells in the IR group, QJJ at all doses analyzed significantly increased glucose consumption (allP< 0.05). Moreover, treatment with all the QJJ doses significantly reduced the mean intracellular reactive oxygen species levels as compared with the IR group (allP< 0.05). Furthermore, high-dose QJJ reduced both TNF-αand IL-6 levels as compared to the IR group (allP< 0.05). QJJ ameliorated the altered PI3K, GLUT4, and RAGE expression observed with IR. In conclusion, QJJ can improve IR in HepG2 cells, which may be mediated through the IRS-1/PI3K/GLUT4 signaling pathway as well as regulation of NF-κB-mediated inflammation and oxidative stress.

scholarly journals Uremia Impacts VE-Cadherin and ZO-1 Expression in Human Endothelial Cell-to-Cell Junctions

Toxins ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 404 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rayana Maciel ◽  
Regiane Cunha ◽  
Valentina Busato ◽  
Célia Franco ◽  
Paulo Gregório ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Protein Expression ◽  
Intercellular Junctions ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Endothelial Damage ◽  
Cell Junctions ◽  
Cell Junction ◽  
Uremic Serum ◽  
Gene And Protein Expression ◽  
The Impact

Endothelial dysfunction in uremia can result in cell-to-cell junction loss and increased permeability, contributing to cardiovascular diseases (CVD) development. This study evaluated the impact of the uremic milieu on endothelial morphology and cell junction’s proteins. We evaluated (i) serum levels of inflammatory biomarkers in a cohort of chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients and the expression of VE-cadherin and Zonula Occludens-1 (ZO-1) junction proteins on endothelial cells (ECs) of arteries removed from CKD patients during renal transplant; (ii) ECs morphology in vitro under different uremic conditions, and (iii) the impact of uremic toxins p-cresyl sulfate (PCS), indoxyl sulfate (IS), and inorganic phosphate (Pi) as well as of total uremic serum on VE-cadherin and ZO-1 gene and protein expression in cultured ECs. We found that the uremic arteries had lost their intact and continuous endothelial morphology, with a reduction in VE-cadherin and ZO-1 expression. In cultured ECs, both VE-cadherin and ZO-1 protein expression decreased, mainly after exposure to Pi and uremic serum groups. VE-cadherin mRNA expression was reduced while ZO-1 was increased after exposure to PCS, IS, Pi, and uremic serum. Our findings show that uremia alters cell-to-cell junctions leading to an increased endothelial damage. This gives a new perspective regarding the pathophysiological role of uremia in intercellular junctions and opens new avenues to improve cardiovascular outcomes in CKD patients.

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