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Objective:To investigate the effect of miR-425-5p on glucagon-like peptide-1(GLP-1) secretion in intestinal L cells induced by lipopolysaccharide(LPS), and to explore its mechanism.Methods:GLUTag cells of intestinal L cell line were incubated with LPS to determine the levels of miR-425-5p and GLP-1. Cell viability was determined by MTT assay, and cell apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry. Quantitative real time-PCR and western blot were performed to determine the expressions of miR-425-5p, phosphatase and tensin homology(PTEN), proglucagon, and GLP-1. Activity of Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway was determined by detecting TOP/FOP ratio. Interaction among miR-425-5p, PTEN, and β-catenin was analyzed using luciferase activity assay and chromatin immunoprecipitation(ChIP)assay.Results:In GLUTag cells, with the elevation of LPS concentration, the expression of miR-425-5p and the apoptosis rate were increased, while the level of active GLP-1 and the cell viability were decreased. MiR-425-5p was involved in the regulation of LPS on GLP-1 secretion and intestinal L cell viability. Inhibition of miR-425-5p reduced the mRNA expression of proglucagon and the TOP/FOP ratio, increased PTEN protein level, and inhibited cell viability. In LPS-treated GLUTag cells, miR-425-5p increased the level of β-catenin by targeting PTEN, and β-catenin acted as a cis-acting element to induce the transcription of proglucagon and promote the secretion of GLP-1.Conclusion:In LPS-induced intestinal L cells, miR-425-5p promotes the expression of GLP-1 by targeting PTEN to modulate β-catenin.
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Objective To study the safety and effectiveness of polymer-free sirolimus-eluting Nano stent in patients with unstable angina pectoris. Methods Three hundred and twenty-one patients with unstable angina pectoris were divided into Nano stent group(group A,n=157)and Endeavor resolute stent group(group B,n=164). The cardiovascular events were compared postoperative 12 months. The minimal intima cavity area and mini-mum bracket section area and neointimal area were compared postoperative 12 months by intravascular unltrasound (IVUS). Results There were 7 cases of cardiovascular events in group A and 6 in group B postoperative 12 months(P=0.727)and 2 patients in group A and 3 in group B were re-implanted stent because of restenosis post-operative 12 months(P=0.672). The neointimal area were(0.31 ± 0.11 mm2)in group A and(0.29 ± 0.12 mm2) in group B postoperative 12 months(P = 0.985). The minimal intima cavity area(P = 0.921)and the minimum bracket section area(P=0.934)were narrower postoperative 12 months than immediately after the operation in two groups. Conclusion With less cardiovascular events and being safe and reliable,the clinical effect of polymer-free sirolimus-eluting Nano stent implantation is similar to that of Endeavor resolute stent implantation.
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90,180 and 360 mg·kg-1 on general central nervous system (CNS) of mice was investigated by general behavior observation, nembu-tal subthreshold hypnosis experiment, spontaneous activity test and rotary rod test. The changes in blood pressure, heart rate, electro-cardiogram, breathing flow and frequency in anaesthetic Bealge dogs were observed to evaluate the effects of the capsules respectively at the low, medium and high dosage of 16,32 and 64 mg·kg-1 on cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Results:The general behavior of mice was normal after the administration of Sansheng Jindan capsules. The capsules showed no synergetic hypnotic effect on nembu-tal, and had no influence on the spontaneous activity and body coordination ability of mice (P>0. 05). The blood pressure, ECG and respiratory index of anaesthetic Bealge dogs were also normal after the administration of the capsules (P>0. 05). Conclusion:There are no significant effects of Sansheng Jindan capsules at the experimental dosages on central nervous system of mice and respiratory and cardiovascular systems of Beagle dogs.
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Objective To investigate the effect of interferon-γ(IFN-γ) on the expression of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase(IDO),and tryptophanyl-tRNA-synthetase (TTS) in thyrocytes; and to study the relevant immunopathological significance in Graves' disease.Methods The expressions of IDO and TTS genes in IFN-γ stimulated Nthy-ori3-1 cell line and human thyrocytes,as well as in human thyroid tissues were determined by realtime quantitative PCR.Results IDO and TTS genes were expressed slightly in both Nthy-ori3-1 cell line and human thyrocytes,and were significantly up-regulated after IFN-γ stimulation(P＜0.01).Compared to healthy controls,TTS mRNA level was higher in thyroid tissues of patients with Graves' disease (P =0.018 2),while IDO mRNA level showed no difference,but was notably correlated with IFN-γ mRNA level (R2 =0.716,P =0.002).Conclusion In the early stage of Graves' disease,thyrocytes may decompose local tryptophan by enhancing the expression of IDO and TTS under IFN-γstimulation,thus inhibit auto-reactive function of lymphocytes and balance excessive autoimmune reaction.
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Objective To establish a method for content determination of swertiamarin in Lomatogoniopsis alpina. Methods HPLC method for determination was used. Chromatographic column: Alltimal C18 (250 mm?4.6 mm, 5 ?m). Mobile phase: methanol-water (including 0.05% H3PO4), and gradient elution. Flow rate:1 mL/min. Wavelength:234 nm. Column temperture:30 ℃. Results The calibration curve of swertiamarin was in good linearity over the range of 3.10～30.98 (r =0.999 1). The average recoveries were 98.0%, with RSD=2.66% (n =6). Conclusion It is a simple and sensitive method in controlling the quality of Lomatogoniopsis alpina.