Protective effect of Lycium barbanun glycopeptide on human keratinocytes against radiation-induced oxidative stress damage and its mechanism / 中国生物制品学杂志

@#Objective To investigate the protective effect of Lycium barbanun glycopeptide(LbGP)on human keratinocyte HaCaT cells against radiation-induced cytotoxicity and its mechanism. Methods HaCaT cells were exposed to radiation with linear accelerator(rate 6 Gy/min)at doses of 4,8,12,16,20,24 and 28 Gy respectively,and the cell activity was detected by CCK-8 assay. HaCaT cells were treated with LbGP(0,0. 05,0. 1,0. 5,0. 8,1. 0,1. 5 and 3 mg/mL)for 4 h,exposed to radiation of 12 Gy,and detected for the cell viability by CCK-8 assay. HaCaT cells were divided into control group(without LbGP and radiation),radiation group(radiation of 12 Gy)and LbGP + radiation group(0. 8 mg/mL LbGP for 24 h,radiation of 12 Gy). After irradiation for 1 h,the reactive oxygen species(ROS)production was measured by flow cytometry,the superoxide dismutase(SOD)activity was determined by WST-8 assay and the expression of nuclear factor-E2 related factor 2(Nrf2),p-Nrf2,NADPH quinone oxidoreductase 1(NQO1)and heme oxygenase-1(HO-1)were detected by Western blot;The mRNA transcription levels of Nrf2,HO-1 and NQO1 were detected by qRT-PCR at 1,3 and 5 h after irradiation. Results Radiation of12 Gy induced about 50% cell death,and 0. 8 mg/mL LbGP showed the best protective effect on the activity of irradiated cells. After irradiation for 1 h,compared with the control group,the content of ROS in HaCaT cells increased significantly in radiation group(F = 2. 55,P < 0. 001),the activity of SOD decreased significantly(F = 1. 23,P < 0. 01),the contents of NQO1 and Nrf2 protein had no significant difference(F = 1. 78 and 1. 00,respectively,P > 0. 05),the content of HO-1protein increased significantly(F = 1. 37,P < 0. 05),and the content of p-Nrf2 protein decreased significantly(F = 2. 75,P < 0. 01);Compared with the radiation group,the content of ROS in HaCaT cells of LbGP + radiation group decreased significantly(F = 3. 61,P < 0. 001),the activity of SOD increased significantly(F = 1. 23,P < 0. 05),and the contents of Nrf2,p-Nrf2,HO-1 and NQO1 protein increased significantly(F = 4. 00,2. 25,6. 25 and 1. 27,respectively,P < 0. 05). In addition,the mRNA levels of Nrf2,HO-1 and NQO1 genes in LbGP + radiation group were significantly higher than those in radiation group at 1,3 and 5 h after irradiation(F = 0. 20～36. 00,P < 0. 05). Conclusion LbGP can mitigate oxidative stress damage of HaCaT cells induced by radiation and protect cell activity,which may play a role by activating Nrf2 and increasing the levels of its downstream antioxidant enzymes SOD,HO-1 and NQO1.

Effects of aerosol inhalation of recombinant human keratinocyte growth factor 2 on the lung tissue of rabbits with severe smoke inhalation injury / 中华烧伤杂志

Objective@#To investigate the effect of recombinant human keratinocyte growth factor 2 (rhKGF-2) on lung tissue of rabbits with severe smoke inhalation injury.@*Methods@#A total of 120 New Zealand rabbits were divided into 5 groups by random number table after being inflicted with severe smoke inhalation injury, with 24 rats in each group. Rabbits in the simple injury group inhaled air, while rabbits in the injury+phosphate buffer solution (PBS) group inhaled 5 mL PBS once daily for 7 d. Rabbits in injury+1 mg/kg rhKGF-2 group, injury+2 mg/kg rhKGF-2 group, and injury+5 mg/kg rhKGF-2 group received aerosol inhalation of 1 mg/kg, 2 mg/kg, and 5 mg/kg rhKGF-2 (all dissolved in 5 mL PBS) once daily for 7 d, respectively. On treatment day 1, 3, 5, and 7, blood samples were taken from the ear central artery of 6 rabbits in each group. After the blood was taken, the rabbits were sacrificed, and the tracheal carina tissue and lung were collected. Blood pH value, arterial oxygen partial pressure (PaO2), arterial blood carbon dioxide pressure (PaCO2), and bicarbonate ion were detected by handheld blood analyzer. The expressions of pulmonary surfactant-associated protein A (SP-A) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in lung tissue were detected by Western blotting. Pathomorphology of lung tissue and trachea was observed by hematoxylin-eosin staining. Data were processed with analysis of variance of two-way factorial design and Tukey test.@*Results@#(1) Compared with those in simple injury group, the blood pH values of rabbits in the latter groups on treatment day 1-7 had no obvious change (P>0.05). The PaO2 of rabbits in injury+2 mg/kg rhKGF-2 group on treatment day 5 and 7 were (75.0±2.4) and (71.0±4.5) mmHg (1 mmHg=0.133 kPa), respectively, which were significantly higher than (62.0±6.8) and (63.0±3.0) mmHg in simple injury group (q=4.265, 8.202, P<0.05 or P<0.01). The PaO2 of rabbits in injury+5 mg/kg rhKGF-2 group on treatment day 7 was (82.0±4.9) mmHg, which was significantly higher than that in simple injury group (q=6.234, P<0.01). Compared with that in simple injury group, the PaCO2 of rabbits in injury+2 mg/kg rhKGF-2 group on treatment day 3 was significantly decreased (q=4.876, P<0.01) and significantly increased on treatment day 5 (q=5.562, P<0.01); the PaCO2 of rabbits in injury+5 mg/kg rhKGF-2 group was significantly increased on treatment day 5 and 7 (q=5.013, 4.601, P<0.05 or P<0.01). Compared with that in simple injury group, the serum bicarbonate ion of rabbits in injury+1 mg/kg rhKGF-2 group on treatment day 7 was significantly increased (q=5.142, P<0.01); the serum bicarbonate ion of rabbits in injury+2 mg/kg rhKGF-2 group on treatment day 5 and 7 were significantly increased (q=4.830, 6.934, P<0.01); the serum bicarbonate ion of rabbits in injury+5 mg/kg rhKGF-2 group on treatment day 5 were significantly increased (q=3.973, P<0.05). (2) The expressions of SP-A in lung tissue of rabbits in simple injury group and injury+PBS group in each treatment time point were close (P>0.05). The expressions of SP-A in lung tissue of rabbits in injury+2 mg/kg rhKGF-2 group and injury+5 mg/kg rhKGF-2 group on treatment day 3 were 0.091±0.007 and 0.101±0.009, respectively, significantly higher than 0.069±0.009 in simple injury group (q=10.800, 13.580, P<0.01). The expressions of SP-A in lung tissue of rabbits in injury+1 mg/kg rhKGF-2 group, injury+2 mg/kg rhKGF-2 group, and injury+5 mg/kg rhKGF-2 group on treatment day 5 and 7 were 0.127±0.008, 0.132±0.006, 0.194±0.006, 0.152±0.017, 0.166±0.004, 0.240±0.008, significantly higher than 0.092±0.003 and 0.108±0.005 in simple injury group (q=6.789, 12.340, 17.900, 9.875, 31.480, 40.740, P<0.01). (3) On treatment day 1 and 5, there was no significant difference in the expression of VEGF in lung tissue of rabbits among the 5 groups (P>0.05). Compared with those in simple injury group, the expressions of VEGF in lung tissue of rabbits in injury+2 mg/kg rhKGF-2 group on treatment day 3 and 7 were significantly increased (q=4.243, 8.000, P<0.05 or P<0.01), and the expression of VEGF in lung tissue of rabbits in injury+5 mg/kg rhKGF-2 group on treatment day 7 was significantly increased (q=20.720, P<0.01). (4) On treatment day 1, the injury of rabbits in each group was similar, with a large number of neutrophils infiltrated and abscess formed in the alveolar and interstitial tissue, thickened alveolar septum, some collapsed alveolar and atelectasis; large area of tracheal mucosa was degenerated and necrotic, with a large amount of inflammatory exudates blocking in the cavity. On treatment day 3, the inflammation of lung tissue and trachea in each group were improved, but the inflammation in simple injury group and injury+PBS group was also serious. On treatment day 5, the inflammation in lung tissue and trachea of rabbits in injury+2 mg/kg rhKGF-2 group and injury+5 mg/kg rhKGF-2 group were improved much obviously than those in the other groups. On treatment day 7, the inflammation in lung tissue of rabbits in injury+5 mg/kg rhKGF-2 group alleviated obviously than those in the other groups, most alveoli had no obvious exudative fluid, the alveolar cavity was intact and clear, the local alveolar dilated like a cyst, and the alveolar septum thinning; the improvement of inflammation of trachea was more obvious than the other groups, the tracheal mucosa tended to be more complete, and few neutrophils were infiltrated in the endotracheal cavity.@*Conclusions@#Atomization inhalation of rhKGF-2 can improve the PaO2 level of rabbits with severe smoke inhalation injury, reduce airway inflammation, increase the expression of SP-A and VEGF in lung tissue, thus promoting the repair of lung tissue.

Sub-cytotoxic concentrations of ionic silver promote the proliferation of human keratinocytes by inducing the production of reactive oxygen species / 医学前沿

Silver-containing preparations are widely used in the management of skin wounds, but the effects of silver ions on skin wound healing remain poorly understood. This study investigated the effects of silver ions (Ag) on the proliferation of human skin keratinocytes (HaCaT) and the production of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS). After treating HaCaT cells with Ag and/or the active oxygen scavenger N-acetyl cysteine (NAC), cell proliferation and intracellular ROS generation were assessed using CCK-8 reagent and DCFH-DA fluorescent probe, respectively. In addition, 5-bromo-2-deoxyUridine (BrdU) incorporation assays, cell cycle flow cytometry, and proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) immunocytochemistry were conducted to further evaluate the effects of sub-cytotoxic Ag concentrations on HaCaT cells. The proliferation of HaCaT cells was promoted in the presence of 10 and 10 mol/L Ag at 24, 48, and 72 h. Intracellular ROS generation also significantly increased for 5-60 min after exposure to Ag. The number of BrdU-positive cells and the presence of PCNA in HaCaT cells increased 48 h after the addition of 10 and 10 mol/L Ag, with 10 mol/L Ag markedly increasing the cell proliferation index. These effects of sub-cytotoxic Ag concentrations were repressed by 5 mmol/L NAC. Our results suggest that sub-cytotoxic Ag concentrations promote the proliferation of human keratinocytes and might be associated with a moderate increase in intracellular ROS levels. This study provides important experimental evidence for developing novel silver-based wound agents or dressings with few or no cytotoxicity.

Isorhamnetin Protects Human Keratinocytes against Ultraviolet B-Induced Cell Damage

Isorhamnetin (3-methylquercetin) is a flavonoid derived from the fruits of certain medicinal plants. This study investigated the photoprotective properties of isorhamnetin against cell damage and apoptosis resulting from excessive ultraviolet (UV) B exposure in human HaCaT keratinocytes. Isorhamnetin eliminated UVB-induced intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) and attenuated the oxidative modification of DNA, lipids, and proteins in response to UVB radiation. Moreover, isorhamnetin repressed UVB-facilitated programmed cell death in the keratinocytes, as evidenced by a reduction in apoptotic body formation, and nuclear fragmentation. Additionally, isorhamnetin suppressed the ability of UVB light to trigger mitochondrial dysfunction. Taken together, these results indicate that isorhamnetin has the potential to protect human keratinocytes against UVB-induced cell damage and death.

The Polyphenol Chlorogenic Acid Attenuates UVB-mediated Oxidative Stress in Human HaCaT Keratinocytes

We investigated the protective effects of chlorogenic acid (CGA), a polyphenol compound, on oxidative damage induced by UVB exposure on human HaCaT cells. In a cell-free system, CGA scavenged 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl radicals, superoxide anions, hydroxyl radicals, and intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) generated by hydrogen peroxide and ultraviolet B (UVB). Furthermore, CGA absorbed electromagnetic radiation in the UVB range (280-320 nm). UVB exposure resulted in damage to cellular DNA, as demonstrated in a comet assay; pre-treatment of cells with CGA prior to UVB irradiation prevented DNA damage and increased cell viability. Furthermore, CGA pre-treatment prevented or ameliorated apoptosis-related changes in UVB-exposed cells, including the formation of apoptotic bodies, disruption of mitochondrial membrane potential, and alterations in the levels of the apoptosis-related proteins Bcl-2, Bax, and caspase-3. Our findings suggest that CGA protects cells from oxidative stress induced by UVB radiation.

Fucoxanthin Protects Cultured Human Keratinocytes against Oxidative Stress by Blocking Free Radicals and Inhibiting Apoptosis

Fucoxanthin is an important carotenoid derived from edible brown seaweeds and is used in indigenous herbal medicines. The aim of the present study was to examine the cytoprotective effects of fucoxanthin against hydrogen peroxide-induced cell damage. Fucoxanthin decreased the level of intracellular reactive oxygen species, as assessed by fluorescence spectrometry performed after staining cultured human HaCaT keratinocytes with 2',7'-dichlorodihydrofl uorescein diacetate. In addition, electron spin resonance spectrometry showed that fucoxanthin scavenged hydroxyl radical generated by the Fenton reaction in a cell-free system. Fucoxanthin also inhibited comet tail formation and phospho-histone H2A.X expression, suggesting that it prevents hydrogen peroxide-induced cellular DNA damage. Furthermore, the compound reduced the number of apoptotic bodies stained with Hoechst 33342, indicating that it protected keratinocytes against hydrogen peroxide-induced apoptotic cell death. Finally, fucoxanthin prevented the loss of mitochondrial membrane potential. These protective actions were accompanied by the down-regulation of apoptosis-promoting mediators (i.e., B-cell lymphoma-2-associated x protein, caspase-9, and caspase-3) and the up-regulation of an apoptosis inhibitor (B-cell lymphoma-2). Taken together, the results of this study suggest that fucoxanthin defends keratinocytes against oxidative damage by scavenging ROS and inhibiting apoptosis.

Clinical Efficacy of Recombined Human Keratinocyte Growth Factor Variant for Alkali Burn in Rabbit / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of recombined human keratinocyte growth factor variant (K102) on corneal alkali burn in rabbit. METHODS: 60 New Zealand rabbits were randomized to 5 groups. Corneal alkali burn models were made and in the left eyes of the rabbits with 1 mol?L-1 NaOH solution. Then the trial groups (groups A, B and C) were treated with 0.5, 0.25, 0.125 mg?mL-1 K102 eye drops, respectively; group D (positive control group) with bFGF eye drops, and group E (negative control group) with solvent of K102 eye drops. The rate of corneal reepithelialization and the area of neovascularization (CNV) were observed under microscope. RESULTS: Within 24 h, the corneal epithelium growth rate in the trial groups (A, B and C) were 1.52, 1.57 and 1.46 mm2?h-1, respectively, which were significantly different as compared with negative control group (0.98 mm2?h-1) (P

Determination of active ingredient in recombinant human keratinocyte growth factor 2(rhKGF-2) Liniment / 中国海洋药物

Objective To establish a method for the determination of active ingredient in recombinant human keratinocyte growth factor 2(rhKGF-2) in the liniment which matrix was mainly constituted by chitin,and to provide a feasible mensuration for quality control.Methods Based on the differential nature of antibody of rhKGF-2,ELISA was established to determine the content of rhKGF-2 in the liniment,and was confirmed by methodology.Results It was proved that other ingredients in the preparation did not disturb the mensuration of rhKGF-2;the calibration curve was linear over the range of 0～9?g?mL~(-1),the regression coefficient was 0.97,the limit of detection was 0.56?g?mL~(-1);the repeat experimentation CV% was 2.0%,and the intermediate precision CV% was(1.01%);the average recovery was 99.1%.Mensurating three batches of trial manufactures,average content for 1.62?g?mL~(-1).Conclusion This method was simple,accurate and could be used in determination of the rhKGF-2 content in this preparation.