Abstract 325: Brain Natriuretic Peptide During Coronary Intervention Prevents Endothelial Dysfunction Post PCI via NP-cGMP Activation

2012 ◽  
Vol 111 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aviva Peleg ◽  
Yonathan Hasin
Keyword(s):  
Endothelial Dysfunction ◽  
Brain Natriuretic Peptide ◽  
Natriuretic Peptide ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Coronary Intervention ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Estimate Glomerular Filtration Rate ◽  
And Control

Background: Contrast media (CM) administrated during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is associated with endothelial dysfunction (ED) and systemic vascular injury. Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) administration 24 hours post PCI decreases ED. Aims: To evaluate 1.The ability of human BNP (hBNP) infusion during PCI, to prevent ED in acute coronary syndrome's (ACS) patients post the PCI. 2. The effect of CM on human coronary microvascular endothelial cells (HCMEC).3. Explain ED by invitro study. Methods and results (in vivo): Non-ST elevation ACS patients who underwent PCI (111) were randomized into 2 groups: an hBNP group who received hBNP infusion during the procedure (n=44), and control group who received nitroglycerin (n=67). Flow mediated dilatation (FMD) (by ≥2.5%), BNP, corin, serum creatinine (sCr) and estimate Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR), before and 24 hr after operative were recorded, starting with the same baseline. The post PCI FMD and eGFR were significantly reduced in the control group (p=0.05, 0.002) but not in the hBNP group (p=0.16, 0.4). BNP, corin and sCr increased significantly in the control group (p=0.001, 0.003, 0.0002 respectively) but not in hBNP group (p=0.09, 0.07, 0.18). Methods and results (in vitro): HCMEC were treated with CM (10%) in the presence and absence of BNP. eNOS, corin and cGMP levels were measured by ELISA and the results were compared to untreated cells. In both treatments eNOS was significantly reduced (p=0.001) and corin was significantly increased (p=0.002). cGMP was not affected by CM treatment (p=0.278), but was increased significantly (p=0.001) by hBNP combination. cGMP immuno-flourescence staining of HCMEC showed distorted cellular cGMP appearance by CM treatment, that was corrected in the combination with hBNP with accentuated subsarcolemmal staining. Conclusions: CM reduces eNOS level in HCMEC. Therefore, reduced in NO-cGMP pathway's products, probably is the mechanism that induces ED in-vivo. BNP treatment reduces FMD diminution and kidney injury post PCI. A compensatory rise in corin that increases BNP as well as the hBNP administration, invivo and invitro, maintains cytosolic cGMP via NP-cGMP pathway, and compensates for NO-cGMP loss, (reduced sGC) and thus prevents ED.

Apelin-13 deteriorates hypertension in rats after damage of the vascular endothelium by ADMA

2013 ◽  
Vol 91 (9) ◽  
pp. 708-714 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xue Han ◽  
Dong-Liang Zhang ◽  
Dao-Xin Yin ◽  
Qi-Dong Zhang ◽  
Wen-Hu Liu
Keyword(s):  
Endothelial Dysfunction ◽  
Treated Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Pass Through ◽  
Mlc Phosphorylation ◽  
And Control

Asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) is a risk factor for endothelial dysfunction. The polypeptide apelin has biphasic effects on blood vessels in vivo and in vitro. We investigated the effect of apelin-13 on ADMA-damaged vessels. Rats were divided among ADMA-treated and control groups, which were treated with ADMA (10 mg·(kg body mass)−1·day−1) or saline, respectively, for 4 weeks. Systolic blood pressure (SBP) was measured before and after the injection of apelin-13. The ultrastructure of endothelial cells in caudal arteries was examined using transmission electron microscopy. The reactivities of isolated caudal artery rings were observed after exposure to apelin-13, and myosin light chain (MLC) phosphorylation was assessed by immunohistochemistry in rings treated with or without apelin-13. ADMA induced hypertension and endothelial dysfunction. After injection of apelin-13, SBP declined in the control group but was elevated in the ADMA-treated group. In vitro, apelin-13 caused relaxation in rings in the control group, but it contracted rings in the ADMA-treated group. Apelin-13 promoted MLC phosphorylation in vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) in the ADMA group. These results indicate that apelin-13 might pass through ADMA-damaged endothelium and act on VSMCs to increase MLC phosphorylation, thus contributing to vasoconstriction and exacerbating hypertension.

Agitation Techniques to Enhance Drainage of Retained Hemothorax

2020 ◽  
pp. 155335062097800
Author(s):  
Ian A. Makey ◽  
Nitin A. Das ◽  
Samuel Jacob ◽  
Magdy M. El-Sayed Ahmed ◽  
Colleen M. Makey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Trauma Surgery ◽  
Control Group ◽  
In Vivo Experiments ◽  
Vibration Technique ◽  
Retained Hemothorax ◽  
And Control ◽  
Negative Conclusion ◽  
Benchtop Model

Background. Retained hemothorax (RH) is a common problem in cardiothoracic and trauma surgery. We aimed to determine the optimum agitation technique to enhance thrombus dissolution and drainage and to apply the technique to a porcine-retained hemothorax. Methods. Three agitation techniques were tested: flush irrigation, ultrasound, and vibration. We used the techniques in a benchtop model with tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) and pig hemothorax with tPA. We used the most promising technique vibration in a pig hemothorax without tPA. Statistics. We used 2-sample t tests for each comparison and Cohen d tests to calculate effect size (ES). Results. In the benchtop model, mean drainages in the agitation group and control group and the ES were flush irrigation, 42%, 28%, and 2.91 ( P = .10); ultrasound, 35%, 27%, and .76 ( P = .30); and vibration, 28%, 19%, and 1.14 ( P = .04). In the pig hemothorax with tPA, mean drainages and the ES of each agitation technique compared with control (58%) were flush irrigation, 80% and 1.14 ( P = .37); ultrasound, 80% and 2.11 ( P = .17); and vibration, 95% and 3.98 ( P = .06). In the pig hemothorax model without tPA, mean drainages of the vibration technique and control group were 50% and 43% (ES = .29; P = .65). Discussion. In vitro studies suggested flush irrigation had the greatest effect, whereas only vibration was significantly different vs the respective controls. In vivo with tPA, vibration showed promising but not statistically significant results. Results of in vivo experiments without tPA were negative. Conclusion. Agitation techniques, in combination with tPA, may enhance drainage of hemothorax.

252 EFFECT OF SUPERSTIMULATORY TREATMENT TO DONOR COWS IN OXYGEN CONSUMPTION OF MATURED OOCYTES

2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 273
Author(s):  
K. Imai ◽  
S. Sugimura ◽  
M. Ohtake ◽  
Y. Aikawa ◽  
Y. Inaba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxygen Consumption ◽  
Prostaglandin F2α ◽  
Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone ◽  
Oestrous Cycle ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Releasing Hormone ◽  
And Control ◽  
Bovine Oocytes

We previously reported that follicular wave synchronization and follicular growth treatment (FGT) before ovum pick-up (OPU) were effective in improving oocyte competence, which was associated with an increase in related embryos obtained by somatic cell nuclear transfer (Sugimura et al. 2012 Cell. Reprogram. 14, 29–37). However, oxygen consumption in oocytes remained unknown. The present study was designed to examine the differences in oxygen consumption between bovine oocytes obtained by OPU with or without FGT after in vitro maturation. Holstein dry cows (n = 8) were reared under the same feeding and environmental conditions. Two OPU sessions were conducted in each cow to collect immature oocytes, as described by Sugimura et al. (2012). The first OPU session (OPU group) was performed in cows on arbitrary days of the oestrous cycle, using a 7.5-MHz linear transducer with the needle connected to an ultrasound scanner. Follicles larger than 8 mm in diameter were then aspirated and a controlled internal drug release device (CIDR) was inserted on Day 5 (the day of the first OPU session = Day 0). Then 30 Armour units (AU) of FSH (Antrin, Kyoritsu Seiyaku, Tokyo, Japan) was administrated to cows twice a day from Day 7 to 10 in decreasing doses (6, 6, 4, 4, 3, 3, 2, 2 AU day–1). Cloprostenol (prostaglandin F2α; 0.75 mg) was administered in the morning of Day 9. The second OPU session (FGT-OPU group) was performed 48 h after prostaglandin F2α administration (Day 11), and only follicles larger than 5 mm in diameter were aspirated. The CIDR was removed from the cows just before OPU. Collected cumulus–oocyte complexes in the OPU and FGT-OPU groups were matured in vitro as described by Imai et al. [2006 J. Reprod. Dev. 52(Suppl.), S19–S29]. To collect in vivo-matured oocytes (control group), the CIDR was inserted into the cows on arbitrary days of the oestrous cycle (= Day 0), and oestradiol benzoate (0.8 mg) was administered on Day 1. The cows received the FGT treatment (as described above) from Day 6 to 10; however, the CIDR was removed in the evening of Day 8. Buserelin (gonadotropin-releasing hormone; 200 µg) was then administrated in the morning of Day 10, and OPU was performed at 24 h after gonadotropin-releasing hormone administration (Day 11). Oxygen consumption of matured oocytes was measured noninvasively with a scanning electron microscopy system (HV-405SP; Hokuto Denko Co., Tokyo, Japan). Data were analysed by ANOVA followed by a Tukey-Kramer test. There was no difference in the mean oxygen consumption between the FGT-OPU group (0.34 ± 0.02 × 10–14 mol–1, mean ± SEM) and control group (0.40 ± 0.01 × 10–14 mol–1). However, oxygen consumption in the FGT-OPU and control groups was significantly lower (P < 0.01) than that in the OPU group (0.50 ± 0.02 × 10–14 mol–1). These results revealed significantly lower oxygen consumption in OPU-derived in vitro-matured bovine oocytes after FGT treatment compared with those obtained without FGT treatment. Oxygen consumption of oocytes obtained from FGT-OPU was similar to that of in vivo-matured oocytes, which may reflect their cytoplasmic maturation status with high developmental competence.

scholarly journals An Explanation of the Underlying Mechanisms for the In Vitro and In Vivo Antiurolithic Activity of Glechoma longituba

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiang Liang ◽  
Xiaoran Li ◽  
Wangning Zhou ◽  
Yu Su ◽  
Shenbao He ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Potassium Citrate ◽  
Positive Control Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Protective Effects ◽  
In Vivo Models ◽  
Glechoma Longituba

Purpose. To use in vitro and in vivo models to evaluate Glechoma longituba extract to provide scientific evidence for this extract’s antiurolithic activity. Materials and Methods. Potassium citrate was used as a positive control group. Oxidative stress (OS) markers and the expression of osteopontin (OPN) and kidney injury molecule-1 (KIM-1) were measured to assess the protective effects of Glechoma longituba. Multiple urolithiasis-related biochemical parameters were evaluated in urine and serum. Kidneys were harvested for histological examination and the assessment of crystal deposits. Results. In vitro and in vivo experiments demonstrated that treatment with Glechoma longituba extract significantly decreased calcium oxalate- (CaOx-) induced OPN expression, KIM-1 expression, and OS compared with the positive control group (P<0.05). Additionally, in vivo rats that received Glechoma longituba extract exhibited significantly decreased CaOx deposits and pathological alterations (P<0.05) compared with urolithic rats. Significantly lower levels of oxalate, creatinine, and urea and increased citrate levels were observed among rats that received Glechoma longituba (P<0.05) compared with urolithic rats. Conclusion. Glechoma longituba has antiurolithic effects due to its possible combined effects of increasing antioxidant levels, decreasing urinary stone-forming constituents and urolithiasis-related protein expression, and elevating urinary citrate levels.

scholarly journals Photodynamic Therapy Enhanced the Antitumor Effects of Berberine on HeLa Cells

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 413-421 ◽  
Author(s):  
Han-Qing Liu ◽  
Ya-Wen An ◽  
A-Zhen Hu ◽  
Ming-Hua Li ◽  
Guang-Hui Cui
Keyword(s):  
Photodynamic Therapy ◽  
Western Blot ◽  
Hela Cells ◽  
Mammalian Target Of Rapamycin ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Antitumor Effects ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms ◽  
And Control

AbstractIn this study we investigated the antineoplastic effects of Berberine (BBR)-mediated photodynamic therapy (PDT) on HeLa cells and its related mechanisms. The CCK-8 assay and flow cytometry were used to evaluate the proliferation and apoptosis of cells respectively. In addition, changes in protein expression levels were assessed using western blot. BBR at dose of 10 mg/kg was injected intraperitoneally to mice with tumors and PDT treatments were performed 24 hours later. In vivo imaging systems were used to evaluate the fluorescence of BBR. In vitro, PDT significantly enhanced the effects of BBR on inducing cell apoptosis and inhibiting proliferation. The in vivo results showed that the fluorescence intensity in the PDT group was decreased compared with that in the BBR group. Tumor weights and tumor size in the PDT group were less than those in the control group; however, when BBR was applied without PDT, no significant differences were observed between the BBR and control group. The results of western blot showed that PDT enhanced the inhibitory effects of BBR on the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway, that may partly explain the potential underlying mechanisms.

Immunisation against inhibin enhances follicular development, oocyte maturation and superovulatory response in water buffaloes

2011 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 788 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. R. Li ◽  
G. S. Qin ◽  
Y. M. Wei ◽  
F. H. Lu ◽  
Q. S. Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oocyte Maturation ◽  
Plasma Concentrations ◽  
Follicular Development ◽  
Oocyte Quality ◽  
Control Group ◽  
High Group ◽  
Α Subunit ◽  
And Control

This study was carried out to test the feasibility of enhancing embryo production in vivo and in vitro by immunoneutralisation against inhibin or follistatin. In Experiment 1, multi-parity buffaloes were assigned into three groups: High group (n = 8), which received one primary (2 mg) and two booster (1 mg) vaccinations (28-day intervals) with a recombinant inhibin α subunit in 1 mL of white oil adjuvant; Low group (n = 8), which received half that dose; and Control group (n = 7), which received only adjuvant. Immunisation against inhibin stimulated development of ovarian follicles. Following superovulation and artificial insemination, inhibin-immunised buffaloes had more developing follicles than the Control buffaloes. The average number of embryos and unfertilised ova (4.5 ± 0.6, n = 6) in the High group was higher (P < 0.05) than in the Control group (2.8 ± 0.6, n = 5) and was intermediate (4.1 ± 0.7, n = 7) in the Low group. The pooled number of transferable embryos of the High and Low groups (3.2 ± 0.5, n = 13) was also higher (P < 0.05) than that (1.6 ± 0.7, n = 5) of the controls. The immunised groups also had higher plasma concentrations of activin, oestradiol and progesterone. In Experiment 2, the addition of anti-inhibin or anti-follistatin antibodies into buffalo oocyte IVM maturation medium significantly improved oocyte maturation and cleavage rates following parthenogenic activation. Treatment with anti-follistatin antibody also doubled the blastocyst yield from activated embryos. These results demonstrated that immunisation against inhibin stimulated follicular development, enhanced oocyte quality and maturation competence, yielded more and better embryos both in vivo and in vitro.

scholarly journals Effects of Sevoflurane on Lewis Lung Carcinoma Cell Proliferation In Vivo and In Vitro

Medicina ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Yeojung Kim ◽  
Sangwon Yun ◽  
Keun-A Shin ◽  
Woosuk Chung ◽  
Youngkwon Ko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Proliferation ◽  
Lung Carcinoma ◽  
Tumor Size ◽  
Lewis Lung Carcinoma ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Lewis Lung ◽  
And Control

Background and objectives: There are several studies that sevoflurane could enhance proliferation of cancer cells, while others suggest no effect on clinical outcome. We conducted in vivo and in vitro experiments to investigate the effects of sevoflurane, a volatile anesthetic, on proliferation and outcomes of Lewis lung carcinoma (LLC) cells. Materials and Methods: A total of 37 mice were injected with LLC cells to compare the tumor size and survival of the sevoflurane exposed group (sevo group) and control group. The sevo group was exposed to 2% sevoflurane and 4 L/min of oxygen for 1 h per day 3 times per week, and the control group was exposed only to 4 L/min of oxygen. In vitro study, 12 plates incubated with LCC cells. 6 plates were exposed to 2% sevoflurane for 1 hr/day for 3 days and 6 plates were not exposed, and cell proliferation was compared after 3 days. Results: There were no significant differences in survival or tumor size between mice exposed to sevoflurane and control mice (survival: 29.06 ± 4.45 vs. 28.76 ± 3.75, p = 0.836; tumor size: 0.75 (0.41–1.02) vs. 0.49 (0.11–0.79), p = 0.153). However, in vitro study, the proliferation of LLC cells exposed to sevoflurane increased by 9.2% compared to the control group (p = 0.018). Conclusions: Sevoflurane (2 vol%) exposure could promote proliferation of LLC cells in vitro environment, but may not affect proliferation of LLC cells in vivo environment. These results suggest that in vitro studies on the effects of anesthetics on cancer may differ from those of in vivo or clinical studies.

scholarly journals Melittin Inducing the Apoptosis of Renal Tubule Epithelial Cells through Upregulation of Bax/Bcl-2 Expression and Activation of TNF-α Signaling Pathway

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ying Shu ◽  
Yingying Yang ◽  
Yuliang Zhao ◽  
Liang Ma ◽  
Ping Fu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Epithelial Cells ◽  
Signaling Pathway ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Protein Detection ◽  
Severe Illness ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Mrna Levels ◽  
Tail Vein

Background. Acute kidney injury (AKI) caused by bee stings is common, with characteristics of acute onset, severe illness, and high mortality. Melittin, a major component of bee venom, has been considered to play a key role in bee sting related AKI. This study aims to illustrate whether melittin could lead to apoptosis of renal tubular epithelial cells (RTECs) and to investigate its mechanism. Methods. In vivo, 45 mice were randomly divided into the melittin group (n=30, injected with melittin into the tail vein according to the total dose of 4.0 ug/g weight) and the control group (n=15, injected with the same volume of saline into the tail vein). In vitro, human RTECs (HK-2) were cultured and treated with melittin (2ug/ml or 4ug/ml) and TNF-α (10ng/ml). Biochemical analysis, HE stains, and electron microscope were performed to evaluate renal function and pathological changes. TUNEL stains and flow cytometry were performed to detect apoptosis. Real-time PCR was performed to detect mRNA levels of Bax, Bcl-2, and TNF-α. Simple western assay and immunohistochemical (IH) and immunofluorescent (IF) stains were performed for protein detection. Results. Melittin successfully induced AKI in mice. Compared with the control group, obvious injury and apoptosis of RTECs were observed in the melittin group; the mRNA and protein expressions of Bax were significantly increased, while the expression of Bcl-2 was significantly decreased. The serum TNF-αlevel in melittin group was significantly higher than that in control group. In vitro, the results confirmed that melittin can cause HK-2 cells apoptosis. The trends of expression of Bax and Bcl-2 were consistent with the results in vivo. The levels of TNF-α mRNA and protein by PCR and Western blot were significantly higher in melittin group than those in control group. Conclusion. Melittin can lead to the apoptosis of RTECs, which may be mediated by upregulating the expression of Bax/Bcl-2 and activating the TNF-α signaling pathway.

Chronic DOC treatment enhances Na(+)-H+ exchanger activity of beta-intercalated cells in rabbit CCD

1992 ◽  
Vol 262 (5) ◽  
pp. F712-F717 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Yamaji ◽  
M. Hayashi ◽  
M. Iyori ◽  
W. Kitajima ◽  
T. Saruta
Keyword(s):  
Cell Function ◽  
Functional Change ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Intercalated Cells ◽  
Acetoxymethyl Ester ◽  
Acid Base Status ◽  
The Difference ◽  
And Control

Chronic deoxycorticosterone (DOC) treatment is known to increase HCO3- secretion in rabbit cortical collecting ducts (CCD). In this study, we examined whether changes in number or function of intercalated cells (ICC) are induced by DOC treatment. The number of total ICC [acetoxymethyl ester of 2',7'-bis(2-carboxyethyl)-5(6)-carboxyfluorescein (BCECF/AM)-positive cells after its luminal loading], and beta-ICC (peanut agglutinin-positive cells) was not different between DOC and control groups in either initial CCD or terminal CCD. To evaluate the single-cell function of ICC, the rate of intracellular pH (pHi) recovery (dpHi/dt, pHU/s x 10(3)) after NH4+/NH3 prepulse was studied in the in vitro microperfused CCD in the presence of HCO3-/CO2 with BCECF/AM. The mean rate of dpHi/dt of beta-ICC in the DOC group was faster than that in the control group (6.19 +/- 0.36 vs. 4.30 +/- 0.41, P less than 0.005, respectively), whereas baseline pHi and buffer capacity were similar in the two groups. The inhibition of basolateral Na(+)-H+ exchanger with 1 mM amiloride eliminated the difference of dpHi/dt between the two groups, indicating the increased activity of basolateral Na(+)-H+ exchanger of beta-ICC in the DOC group. The correction of DOC-induced metabolic alkalosis by oral acid loading abolished the increase in Na+/H+ exchanger activity by chronic DOC treatment. These results suggest that DOC treatment induces a functional change in a single beta-ICC and that this functional change was induced by in vivo acid-base status.

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