Simulated weightlessness led to the transformation of glycolipid metabolism in the livers of mice / La antigravedad simulada provocó la transformación del metabolismo de los glicolípidos en el hígado de ratones / Antigravidade simulada levou à transformação do metabolismo de glicolipídios no fígado de camundongos

ABSTRACT Objectives: The effects of weightlessness on the liver were studied using a tail suspension (TS) male mouse model. Methods: The effects of 0-, 2- and 4-week TS (CON, TS2 and TS4 groups) on glycogen and lipid content, as well as on the molecular processes of the synthesis and degradation pathways, were examined. Results: (1) The number of glycogenosomes under ultrastructure and the glycogen content were considerably larger in the TS4 group than in the other two groups. (2) In the TS4 group, glycogen synthase activity remained constant while glycogen phosphorylase activity dropped, indicating that glycogen breakdown was reduced. (3) The livers of the TS2 group had the highest lipid and triglyceride content, indicating lipid buildup in the liver at this time. (4) In the TS2 group, the activities of the fatty acid synthesis-related factors acetyl-CoA carboxylase and fatty acid synthase increased, while hepatic lipase decreased, indicating that lipid synthesis increased, while decomposition decreased. (5) In the TS2 group, the protein expression of glucose transporters 1 and 2 increased. Conclusions: From TS2 weeks to TS4 weeks, the main energy consumption mode in the livers of mice transitioned from glucose metabolism to lipid metabolism as glucose use decreased. Level of evidence II; Comparative prospective study.

RESUMEN Objetivos: Se estudiaron los efectos de la antigravedad en el hígado utilizando un modelo de ratón macho en prueba de suspensión de la cola (TS, tail suspension). Métodos: Se examinaron los efectos de la TS a las 0, 2 y 4 semanas (grupos CON, TS2 y TS4) sobre el contenido de glucógeno y lípidos, así como sobre los procesos moleculares de las vías de síntesis y degradación. Resultados: (1) El número de glucogenosomas ultraestructurales y el contenido de glucógeno fueron expresivamente más altos en el grupo TS4 que en los otros dos grupos. (2) En el grupo TS4, la actividad de la glucógeno sintasa se mantuvo constante, mientras que la actividad de la glucógeno fosforilasa disminuyó, lo que indica que la degradación del glucógeno se redujo. (3) Los hígados del grupo TS2 presentaron el mayor contenido de lípidos y triglicéridos, lo que indica la acumulación de lípidos en el hígado en ese momento. (4) En el grupo TS2, la actividad de los factores relacionados con la síntesis de ácidos grasos acetil-CoA carboxilasa y ácido graso sintasa aumentó, mientras que la lipasa hepática disminuyó, indicando que la síntesis de lípidos aumentó mientras que la descomposición disminuyó. (5) En el grupo TS2, la expresión proteica de los transportadores de glucosa 1 y 2 aumentó. Conclusiones: Desde la semana TS2 hasta la semana TS4, el principal modo de consumo de energía en el hígado de los ratones pasó del metabolismo de la glucosa al metabolismo de los lípidos a medida que disminuía el uso de la glucosa. Nivel de Evidencia II, Estudio retrospectivo comparativo.

RESUMO Objetivos: Os efeitos da antigravidade no fígado foram estudados usando um modelo de camundongo macho com a suspensão pela cauda (TS, tail suspension). Métodos: Foram examinados os efeitos da TS em 0, 2 e 4 semanas (grupos CON, TS2 e TS4) sobre o conteúdo de glicogênio e lipídios, bem como nos processos moleculares das vias de síntese e degradação. Resultados: (1) O número de glicogenossomos ultraestruturais e o teor de glicogênio foram expressivamente maiores no grupo TS4 do que nos outros dois grupos. (2) No grupo TS4, a atividade de glicogênio sintase permaneceu constante, enquanto a atividade de glicogênio fosforilase caiu, indicando que a degradação do glicogênio foi reduzida. (3) Os fígados do grupo TS2 tiveram o maior teor lipídico e de triglicérides, indicando acúmulo de lipídios no fígado no momento. (4) No grupo TS2, a atividade dos fatores relacionados com a síntese de ácidos graxos acetil-CoA carboxilase e ácido graxo sintase aumentaram, enquanto a lipase hepática diminuiu, indicando que a síntese de lipídios aumentou, enquanto a decomposição diminuiu. (5) No grupo TS2, a expressão proteica dos transportadores de glicose 1 e 2 aumentou. Conclusões: De TS2 semanas para TS4 semanas, o principal modo de consumo de energia no fígado de camundongos passou do metabolismo da glicose para o metabolismo lipídico, à medida que o uso de glicose diminuiu. Nível de evidência II, Estudo retrospectivo comparativo.

Altered dopamine metabolism and its role in pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease / 生理学报

Parkinson's disease (PD), one of the most frequent neurodegenerative disorders, is characterized by the selective loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra (SN). Genetic vulnerability, aging, environmental insults are believed to contribute to the pathogenesis of PD. However, the cellular and molecular mechanism of dopaminergic neurons degeneration remains incompletely understood. Dopamine (DA) metabolism is a cardinal physiological process in dopaminergic neurons, which is closely related to the loss of dopaminergic neurons in the SN. DA metabolism takes part in several pathological processes of PD neurodegeneration, such as iron metabolism disturbance, α-synuclein mis-folding, endoplasmic reticulum stress, protein degradation dysfunction, neuroinflammatory response, etc. In this review, we will describe altered DA metabolism and its contributions to PD pathogenesis.

Comparative study on chemical constituents of Cervi Cornu Pantotrichum in different forms of Cervus nipport / 中草药

Objective: In order to study the differences in chemical constituents of Cervi Cornu Pantotrichum in different forms of Cervus nipport. Methods: The content of polysaccharides, crude protein, amino acids, collagen, fatty acids, mineral elements, biogenic amines, nucleosides, and chondroitin sulfate composition of Cervi Cornu Pantotrichum in different forms of C. nipport was determined and compared by using UV spectrophotometer, Dumas azotometer, automatic amino acid analyzer, UPLC, HPLC, gas chromatograph, inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer and atomic fluorescence photometer. Principal component analysis was used to evaluate the quality of Cervi Cornu Pantotrichum. Results: The content of polysaccharide, crude protein, amino acid, collagen, fatty acid, mineral element, biogenic amine, nucleoside and chondroitin sulfate in one-branched velvet antler was 8.40 mg/g, 44.82%, 42.24%, 23.23%, 6 234.69 mg/kg, 145.69 mg/g, 55.12 mg/kg, 2 271.87 mg/kg, and 0.74 mg/g, respectively; The content in two-branched velvet antler was 8.14 mg/g, 52.12%, 48.57%, 21.50%, 8 684.27 mg/kg, 126.40 mg/g, 76.14 mg/kg, 3 438.37 mg/kg, and 1.94 mg/g, respectively; The content in three-branched velvet antler was 8.64 mg/g, 51.86%, 45.49%, 22.31%, 9 100.78 mg/kg, 138.36 mg/g, 70.75 mg/kg, 2 507.82 mg/kg, and 1.84 mg/g, respectively. Conclusion: The chemical composition of Cervi Cornu Pantotrichum in different forms of C. nipport was different. The results of principal component analysis showed that the quality of the two-branched velvet antler was the best, the three-branched velvet antler was the second, the one-branched velvet antler was the worst. This study provides a reference for the quality evaluation and grading standards of different forms of Cervi Cornu Pantotrichum.

Research progress on chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of different Cervi Cornu Pantotrichum / 中草药

Cervi Cornu Pantotrichum has a long medicinal history in China and is often used as a tonic Chinese medicine. Because of the complex provenances, various specifications and unclear efficacy substance, the industry of Cervi Cornu Pantotrichum lacks corresponding quality standards. The paper summarizes the research progress of chemical composition and pharmacological effects of different provenances, different growth stages, different forms, different processing methods, different parts of Cervi Cornu Pantotrichum and provides reference for the in-depth application of Cervi Cornu Pantotrichum in medical and functional food industries.

Rencent progress in research of malignant melanoma treatment with tumor infiltrating lymphocyte / 中国肿瘤生物治疗杂志

@#恶性黑色素瘤的发病率和病死率在逐年增长，引发广泛关注。目前恶性黑色素瘤的治疗方式主要为手术、化疗和靶 向治疗，总体疗效极差。然而，PD-1抗体治疗恶性黑色素瘤的成功，使广大研究者把希望聚焦于生物免疫治疗。肿瘤浸润淋巴细 胞（tumor infiltrating lymphocyte，TIL）是从肿瘤组织分离出的淋巴细胞，经体外扩增后得到的能够杀伤肿瘤细胞的细胞群，具有 高杀瘤活性和高靶向性特点。临床试验研究发现，TIL对恶性黑色素瘤治疗效果显著且稳定，但其临床疗效尚未完全阐明。本文 对TIL免疫治疗的发展及其在恶性黑色素瘤治疗中的研究新进展作一综述，以期为恶性黑色素瘤的治疗提供新的策略。

Influencing factors of therapeutic effect of immunologic checkpoint inhibitors on cancer / 中国肿瘤生物治疗杂志

@# 肿瘤免疫治疗主要通过调节机体免疫和肿瘤之间的平衡来实现肿瘤治疗的目的，已证实对多种肿瘤具有显著的临床 疗效，被认为是继手术、化疗、放疗后又一重要的治疗方法。但目前肿瘤免疫治疗尚无统一的临床应用方案，对不同的肿瘤或同 一肿瘤的不同个体疗效差异巨大，严重制约其发展。既往研究发现,影响免疫检查点抑制剂反应和耐药性的关键因素包括肿瘤本 身的特征（如癌症基因组、表观基因组和微环境）、肿瘤免疫表型、宿主免疫组分（全身免疫和抗肿瘤免疫）及其他的外部影响。然 而，最新研究表明，肿瘤突变负荷、DNA修复基因、HLA基因型、PD-L1表达以及肿瘤免疫抑制微环境与免疫检查点抑制剂的反 应密切相关。因此，本文将从肿瘤突变负荷、DNA修复基因、HLA基因型、PD-L1表达以及肿瘤免疫抑制微环境等5个方面阐述 其影响免疫检查点抑制剂的新机制，旨在为肿瘤的靶向治疗提供借鉴。

Study on anti-hepatoma effect of lycopine based on mitochondrial targeting mechanism / 中草药

Objective: To investigate the effect and mechanism of lycorine apoptosis in the human Liver cancer cell line HepG-2. Methods: The inhibitory effect of Lycorine on HepG-2 cell growth was evaluated by the dimethylthiazol tetrazolium assay. Morphological apoptotic changes were characterized using an inverted microscope, Hoechst 33258 fluorescence staining and cell ultrastructure. The rate of cell apoptosis was determined by flow cytometry. Mitochondrial membrane potential and intracellular fluorescent intensity of MMP were detected using laser scanning confocal fluorescence microscopy. Expression of the proteins Bcl-2, Bax, cytochrome C, and Caspase-9 was assessed by western blotting. The activity of Caspase-3 protein was quantified using a Caspase-3 activity kit. Results: Lycorine inhibited the growth of HepG-2 cell line with an IC50 of 5.73 μmol/L. After 48 h lycoris radiata alkali treatment, morphological observation indicated that, the density of growth cell became thin, cell shrinkage and cell growth form an irregular shape, tend to appear apoptotic body. Moreover, with the drug concentration increases, the apoptotic body also gradually increased; Typical apoptosis characteristics of visible cells were observed under transmission electron microscopy. Compared with control group, with the increase of concentration of lycoris radiata alkali dosage, cell apoptosis rate increased, mitochondrial membrane potential decreased and MPTP membrane was open. After 48 h treatment of lycorine, relative activity of Caspase-3 increased in the HepG-2 cells, the expression of cytochrome C, Caspase-9 and Bax on the protein level were upregulated, and the expression of Bcl-2 protein was downregulated, and respectively into concentration dependence relationship, with statistical significance. Conclusion: Lycorine radiata had growth inhibition effect on human liver HepG-2 cells, and induced apoptosis of HepG-2 cells through mitochondrial pathway.

Z1, a novel DENV2 NS5 RdRp small molecular inhibitor, inhibits DENV2 replication and infection / 中国药理学通报

Aim To screen novel NS5 inhibitors a-gainst dengue virus ( DENV) replication. Methods His-tagged DENV2 NS5 RNA-dependent polymerase ( NS5 RdRp ) was expressed and purified in BL21 cells. The binding ability of the small molecules to NS5 polymerase was determined by SPR assay. The activity of dengue inhibition by Z1 was determined by CPE, LDH and plaque assay. RNA synthesis was as-sessed by Real-time PCR. The dsRNA synthesis and viral proteins were detected by immunofluorescence as-say. The level of viral proteins was examined by West-ern blot. The stage of DENV life cycle was evaluated by time of drug-addition assay. Results A small mo-lecular Z1 was discovered, which could bind to NS5 RdRp. Z1 inhibited DENV2 RNA replication, synthe-sis of dsRNA and protein synthesis in post-entry stage of dengue life-cycle. Cell based assay confirmed that Z1 inhibited DENV-induced cell death with EC50 val-ues of 4. 75μmol·L-1 . Conclusions The novel NS5 inhibitor Z1, inhibits DENV2 RNA replication, protein synthesis and release of progeny virus, which may be severed as an anti-DENV2 antiviral drug for further de-velopment.

Construction of SHIP1 overexpressed NSCLC cell line and the effect of SHIP1 on NSCLC cell proliferation / 中国肿瘤生物治疗杂志

@# Objective: To observe the effect of SHIP1 on NSCLC cell proliferation. Methods: The CDS region of human SHIP1 gene was obtained by inquiring NCBI Gene database and was inserted into the vector pTSB-CMV-MCS-SBP-3Flag-EGFP to construct SHIP1 over-expression plasmid, which was further used to construct SHIP1 overexpression lentivirus. SHIP1 over-expressed lentiviruses were used to transfect A549, SPCA-1 and PC-9 cell lines to construct SHIP1 overexpressed NSCLC cell line. Western blotting and qRT-PCR were used to determine the protein and mRNAexpression of SHIP1. The MTT assay and Clone formation assay were used to examine the cell proliferation ability and clone formation ability of PC-9 cells overexpressed SHIP1; Western blotting was performed to examine the level of AP-1 proteins. Results: The sequencing result suggested that the SHIP1 eukaryotic over-expression plasmid was successfully constructed. A519, SPCA-1 and PC-9 cells with SHIP1 over-expression were observed to display uniform green fluorescence under fluorescent microscopy. Compared with negative control group, the mRNA and protein levels of SHIP1 were significantly increased in SHIP1 overexpressed cells (all P<0.01). The over-expression of SHIP1 suppressed the abilities of proliferation and clone formation in PC-9 cells (all P<0.01), and down-regulated the expression of p-c-Jun and FosB etc. Conclusion: The SHIP1 overexpressed NSCLC cell lines were successfully established, and the over-expression of SHIP1 suppressed the cell proliferation ability by inhibitingAP-1 proteins in NSCLC cell lines.