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Objective To study the effect of velvet antler polypeptides (VAP) on Rho/ROCK pathway in APP/ PSl double transgenic mice. Methods APP/PSl double transgenic mice were randomly divided into model group and velvet antler polypeptide group, 20 mice in each group, and control group consisting of 20 mice of the same litter and the same gender negative. The mice in VAP group were given velvet antler polypeptide 100 mg/kg by intragastric administration once a day for 28 days. After treatment, the water maze experiment was detected and recorded the escape latency and the number of crossing platforms of the mice; the ultrastructures of the synapse were observed by transmission electron microscopy; the expression of Rhs homolog gene family member A(RhoA) and Rho associated coiled-coil forming protein kinase II(ROCKII) in the hippocampal CAI area were observed by immunofluorescence. The expression levels of RhoA and ROCKII protein in the hippocampus were detected by Western blotting. The contents of hippocampus amyloid (3-protein(A(3),
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Objective To study the effect of velvet antler polypeptides (VAP) on antioxidant in Alzheimer' s disease model mice. Methods Eight months old male amyloid precursor protein (APP)/presenilin-l (PS1) double transgenic mice were selected as Alzheimer' s disease (AD) model and divided into the model group and the VAP intervention group, 12 in each group. Besides, normal mice of the same brood (with no transgene) were recruited as a control group (n= 12).After 6 months of intragastric administration, behavior, morphology and oxidative stress related indicators were detected.SH-SY5 cells were used to establish AD model of damaged by Ap2535. The expression levels of APP and p-secreatase-l(BACE1) protein in mouse hippocampus were detected by Western blotting. VAP intervention group SH-SY5Y cells was cultured with VAP (500 g/L) and amyloid P(Ap) 2535(25 ixmol/L) for 24 hours. Control group cells were normally cultured by DMEM medium. Cell apoptosis, membrane potential, reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels and oxidative stress related indexes were detected. Results In animal models, compared with the model group, the escape latency of mice in the VAP intervention group was shortened (P<0. 05). The neuronal cells in the CA1 region of the hippocampus of the model group were reduced and arranged disorderly. The arrangement of the VAP intervention group was relatively regular, and the morphology was significantly improved. Compared with the model group, senile plaques were decreased in the VAP intervention group. Compared with the model group, the malondialdehyde (MDA) content ol the VAP intervention group increased, and the superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) content increased, the difference was statistically significant. Compared with the control group, the APP and BACE1 content in the model group increased. Compared with the model group, the contents of APP and BACE1 in the VAP intervention group decreased, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0. 05). In the cell model, the apoptosis rates of the VAP intervention group decreased. Compared with the model group, the mitochondrial membrane potential of the VAP intervention group increased, the content ol ROS decreased, the content of MDA decreased, and the content of SOD and GSH-Px increased. The difference were statistically significant (P<0. 05). Conclusion VAP has a protective effect on oxidative stress damage caused by Alzheimer' s disease model animals and cells, which may be achieved by reducing ROS production and increasing the activity of antioxidant enzymes to reduce Ap deposition.
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Objective:To investigate the intervening effect of velvet antler peptide （VAP） on rotenone-induced neuroblastoma （SH-SY5Y） cell damage and explore its related mechanism. Method:0.5 μmol·L-1 rotenone was used to SH-SY5Y cells to establish an in vitro model of Parkinson's disease （PD）. A blank control group， a model group， high， medium and low dose VAP groups （150，100，50 mg·L-1， respectively） and a rapamycin group were established. The number of lewy bodies， changes in mitochondrial membrane potential， content of reactive oxygen species （ROS） and α-synuclein （α-syn）， protein kinase B （Akt）， and mammalian target of rapamycin （mTOR） were observed by hematoxylin-eosin（HE） staining， rhodamine 123 staining， DCFH-DA staining and immunohistochemical staining expression respectively. Result:The results of HE staining showed that as compared with the blank group， the number of cells in model group was reduced， the tentacle structure became dull， the shape became round， and eosinophilic Lewy bodies were visible in cytoplasm. As compared with model group， there was no significant difference in cell morphology from rapamycin group and VAP high， medium and low dose groups， but there were fewer Lewy bodies in cytoplasm in these four groups. Rhodamine 123 staining showed that as compared with blank group， the mitochondrial membrane potential was increased significantly in model group （P<0.05）. As compared with the model group， the mitochondrial membrane potential was decreased in rapamycin group and VAP high， medium and low dose groups （P<0.05）. DCFH-DA staining results showed that as compared with blank group， the content of ROS was increased significantly in cells of model group （P<0.05）. As compared with model group， the content of ROS was decreased in rapamycin group and VAP high， medium and low dose groups （P<0.05）. Immunohistochemical staining showed that as compared with blank group， the protein expression levels of α-syn，Akt，and mTOR were increased significantly in model group （P<0.05）. As compared with model group， the protein expression levels of α-syn and mTOR were significantly reduced in rapamycin group and VAP high and medium dose groups （P<0.05）， and the expression levels of Akt were significantly reduced in rapamycin group and VAP high-dose group （P<0.05）. Conclusion:Velvet antler peptides may play a neuroprotective role by regulating the Akt/mTOR signaling pathway and promoting the degradation of α-syn in SH-SY5Y cells.
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BACKGROUND: The proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) can delay the procession of steroid-induced femoral head necrosis. Besides, microRNA-141 (miR-141) is one of the important regulatory factors to promote cell proliferation. In addition, velvet antler is a traditional Chinese medicine which has significant roles in repairing bone and tissue and improving health. OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether velvet antler serum can regulate the expression of miR-141 to promote the proliferation of BMSCs, and further delay or reverse the progression of steroid-induced femoral head necrosis. METHODS: BMSCs were isolated and cultured from Sprague-Dawley rats. The passage 3 BMSCs were transfected with miR-141 mimic or miR-141 inhibitors, and then real-time PCR and methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) assay were performed for detecting miR-141 expression and cell proliferation, respectively. The passage 3 BMSCs were divided into three groups: control group (α-MEM), dexamethasone group (α-MEM+1 μmol/L dexamethasone), and velvet antler serum group (α-MEM+1 μmol/L dexamethasone+15% velvet antler serum). Expression of miR-141 mRNA was detected by real-time PCR at 24 hours after intervention. The proliferation ability of BMSCs was evaluated by MTT assay at 24, 48, and 72 hours after intervention. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: After transfection with miR-141 mimic, the expression of miR-141 mRNA was upregulated, while the cell proliferation was reduced. After transfection with miR-141 inhibitor, the expression of miR-141 mRNA was downregulated, while the cell proliferation was increased. The expression of miR-141 mRNA was significantly higher in the dexamethasone group than the control group (P < 0.01), while the treatment with velvet antler serum could significantly downregulate the expression of miR-141 mRNA (P < 0.01). The absorbance of BMSCs in the dexamethasone group was significantly lower than that in the control group (P < 0.01), and the absorbance value in the velvet antler serum group was significantly higher than that in the dexamethasone group (P < 0.01). In conclusion, the serum containing velvet antler can downregulate the expression of miR-141 which is upregulated by dexamethasone and then do help to promote the proliferation of BMSCs.
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OBJECTIVE: To investigate the color and chemical composition of the wax slices, w-powder slices, r-powder slices, blood slices and bone slices of two-branch Velvet Antler, three-branch Velvet Antler and reborn Velvet Antler with different growth years, and analyze the relationship between the color characteristics and chemical composition (protein, polysaccharide, phospholipid). METHODS: The color parameters of five kinds of slices with different growth periods were detected by CIEL*a*b* color space. The content of protein was determined by Coomassie blue colorimetric method, the content of polysaccharide was determined by phenol sulfuric acid method, and the content of phospholipid was determined by molybdenum blue colorimetric method. Pearson correlation analysis was used to analyze the correlation between color and components. RESULTS: There were significant differences in color and chemical composition between the five types of Velvet Antlers with different grow periods. Pearson correlation analysis showed that the Velvet Antler color parameter b* had a significant negative correlation with the three chemical components. CONCLUSION: The color determination method based on the principle of colorimetry can effectively distinguish Velvet Antlers in different growth stages. And the correlation analysis showed that the color digital index can reflect the difference in chemical composition of Velvet Antler in a certain degree.
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Objective: To discuss the protective effect of velvet antler polypeptides (VAP) combined with Schwann cells (SCs) modified by glial cell line derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) gene on the apoptosis of spinal cord neurons induced by beta-amyloid 25-35 (Aβ25-35). Methods: The spinal cord cells of fetal mice were prepared and the spinal cord neurons in logarithmic growth phase were taken; the apoptosis of spinal cord neurons was induced by Aβ25-35. The spinal cord neurons were divided into normal cell group (the normal spinal cord neurons), induced apoptosis group (the apoptotic spinal cord neurons induced by Aβ25-35, SCs group (the apoptotic spinal cord neurons induced by Aβ25-35 + SCs), GDNF group (the apoptotic spinal cord neurons induced by Aβ25-35 + GDNF), SCs + GDNF group (the apoptotic spinal cord neurons induced by Aβ25-35 + GDNF-transfected SCs) and VAP combination group (the apoptotic spinal cord neurons induced by Aβ25-35 + VAP combined with GDNF-transfected SCs). Flow cytometry was used to detect the apoptotic rates of spinal cord neurons in various groups; immunohistochemical staining was used to detect the number of caspase-3 positive cells in the spinal cord neurons in various groups. Results; After suspension inoculation of fetal spinal cord neurons, most of them were round at the initial stage. The flow cytometry results showed that compared with induced apoptosis group, the apoptotic rates of spinal cord neurons in SCs, GDNF, SCs + GDNF, and VAP combination groups were decreased (P<0.05). Compared with SCs + GDNF group, the apoptotic rate of spinal cord neurons in VAP combination group was decreased (P<0. 05). The immunohistochemistry results showed that the expression of caspase-3 in spinal cord neurons in various groups could be found. There were no significant differences in the number of caspase-3 positive cells and cell staining between SCs group, GDNF group and SCs + GDNF group; but the number of caspase-3 positive cells in SCs group, GDNF group and SCs + GDNF group were significantly higher than that in induced apoptosis group (P<0. 05). Conclusion: VAP combined with GDNF-transfected SCs has the protective effect on the apoptosis of spinal cord cells by reducing the expression of caspase-3 in spinal cord neurons.
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Objective: To observe the recovery effect of polylactide-glycolic acid (PLGA) microsphere-loaded velvet antler peptide (VAP) combined with bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSCs) on the sciatic nerve injury of the rats, and to explore the related mechanisms. Methods: The sciatic nerve injury models were made by the cross-sectional method. A total of 60 rats were randomly divided into sciatic nerve transection control group (control group), VAP group, BMMSCs transplantation (BMC) group and VAP microsphere combined with BMMSCs transplantation (VAP-BMC) group (n=15). Seven days after modeling, the rats in control group were injected with PBS solution in the transecting sciatic nerve region, the rats in VAP group were injected with PBS solution containing PLGA microspheres loading drug, the rats in BMC group were injected with PBS solution containing BMMSCs, and the rats in VAP-BMC group were injected with PBS solution containing PLGA microspheres loading drug and BMMSCs. After three months, the neurological function of the rats in various groups were evaluated by Basso, Beattie, Bresnahan (BBB) functional sports rating scale, and the morphology of sciatic nerves of the rats in various groups were detected by HE staining. The expression levels of protein disulfide isomerase (PDI), glucose regulated protein-78 (GRP-78) and Caspase-12 in sciatic nerve of the rats in various groups were detected by Western blotting method. Results; The results of BBB functional sports rating scale showed that compared with control group, the BBB scores of the rats in VAP group, BMC group and VAP-BMC group were increased (P<0. 01), especially in VAP-BMC group. The results of HE staining showed that compared with control group, the sciatic nerve fibers of the rats in VAP group, BMC group and VAP-BMC group got thicker and the diameters of axon were longer (P<0. 01). The results of Western blotting showed that compared with control group, the expression levels of PDI and Caspase-12 in the sciatic nerve of the rats in VAP group, BMC group and VAP-BMC group were significantly decreased (P<0. 01), and the expression level of GRP-78 protein in the sciatic nerve of the rats in VAP-BMC group was significantly increased (P<0. 01). Conclusion: PLGA microsphere-loaded VAP combined with BMMSCs can significantly promote the repairment of injured sciatic nerves, and its mechanism may be related to the inhibition of endoplasmic reticulum stress.
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Objective:To prepare the velvet antler polypeptide-collagen/chitosan composite materials,and to investigate its promotive effect on cicatrization of mandibular defect and possible mechanism.Methods:The collagen and chitosan solution were mixed.The composite material was prepared by glutaraldehyde crosslinking method.The microstructure of the composite material was observed by transmission electron microscope (SEM).The unilateral mandibular defect models of 36 rabbits were established.The rabbits were divided into experiment and control groups,and each group was divided into 4-,8-and 12-week subgroups,and there were 6 rabbits in each sub group.The rabbits in experiment group were implanted with velvet antler polypeptide-collagen /chitosan composite materials and the rabbits in control group were treated.4,8 and 12 weeks after operation,the histology of bone defect and peripheral nerve reconstruction of the rabbit models were detected by CT;the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in bone tissue of the rabbits was detected by immunohistochemistry;the ultrastructure of bone defect was observed by SEM.Results:The structure of composite materials had layered folds and the inner diameter of the stent became larger and mainly dominated by sheet structure,which was the ideal structure of biological materials.4 weeks after operation,the new bone was formatted in experiment group,most of the new bone like-tissue materials were degraded,and the VEGF expression showed an increasing trend;8 weeks after operation,the trabecular bone in the bone defect of the rabbits in experiment group was increased obviously and the expression of VEGF was decreased.12 weeks after operation,the new bone formation and the density in experiment group was consistent with the normal tissue,and the expression level of VEGF returned to normal.At each the point after operation,the degree of bone defect healing and bone formation rate in experiment group were obviously prior to control group.Conclusion:Velvet antler polypeptide-collagen /chitosan composite material has the promotive effect on the fracture healing of mandibular defect of the rabbits and its possible mechanism may be related to promoting the expression of VEGF.
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AIM:To study the protective effect of aqueous extract of 2-branched and 3-branched velvet antler on cisplatin (CDDP)-induced nephrotoxicity in mice .METHODS:The mouse model of renal injury was induced by intra-gastric administration of CDDP at the dose of 15 mg/kg.After treatment, kidney index (KI), serum creatinine (SCr), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), and the content of malondialdehyde ( MDA) in the kidney were determined .The renal pathological changes were observed with HE staining.RESULTS:Aqueous extract of velvet antler at the tested dose markedly decreased BUN , SCr and the content of MDA, and elevated the activity of SOD and GSH-Px in the mice pretreated with CDDP ( P<0.05) .The pathological chan-ges of the renal tissues were improved obviously , and the injury of the epithelial cells of renal tubules was mitigated .The effect of the aqueous extract of 2-branched velvet antler on renal function and cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity was better than that of 3-branched one at the same concentration .CONCLUSION: The aqueous extract of 2-branched and 3-branched velvet antler has a certain protective effect on cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity , which may be associated with in-creasing the anti-oxidative capability of mouse renal tissue .
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Twenty-four-month-old male C57BL/6 mice with low serum testosterone levels were used as a late-onset hypogonadism (LOH) animal model for examining the effects of velvet antler polypeptide (VAP) on sexual function and testosterone synthesis. These mice received VAP for 5 consecutive weeks by daily gavage at doses of 100, 200, or 300 mg kg-1 body weight per day (n = 10 mice per dose). Control animals (n = 10) received the same weight-based volume of vehicle. Sexual behavior and testosterone levels in serum and interstitial tissue of testis were measured after the last administration of VAP. Furthermore, to investigate the mechanisms of how VAP affects sexual behavior and testosterone synthesis in vivo, the expression of steroidogenic acute regulatory protein (StAR), cytochrome P450 cholesterol side-chain cleavage enzyme (P450scc), and 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (3β-HSD) in Leydig cells was also measured by immunofluorescence staining and quantitative real-time PCR. As a result, VAP produced a significant improvement in the sexual function of these aging male mice. Serum testosterone level and intratesticular testosterone (ITT) concentration also increased in the VAP-treated groups. The expression of StAR, P450scc, and 3β-HSD was also found to be enhanced in the VAP-treated groups compared with the control group. Our results suggested that VAP was effective in improving sexual function in aging male mice. The effect of velvet antler on sexual function was due to the increased expression of several rate-limiting enzymes of testosterone synthesis (StAR, P450scc, and 3β-HSD) and the following promotion of testosterone synthesis in vivo.
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Objective To compare optimal protein extraction method of velvet antler ( VA ) and explore the repairmen activity of velvet antler proteins ( VAPs ) on 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium ( MPP +) damaged nerve cell.Methods VAPs was obtained from fresh velvet antler by homogenization and micronization method respectively.The protein content of VAPs was measured by Bradford and the molecular weight was identified by SDS-PAGE.Scanning electron microscope (SEM) was perfomed to observe the ultrastructure of VAPs.Neuroblastoma cell line (SH-SY5Y) damage was induced by MPP +, and activity of each compound was compared by the proliferation of damaged cell detected by MTT method.Results The yield of micronization method of VAPs was higher than homogenization method and with better characters both in SDS-PAGE and SEM.Activity detection indicated that VAPs at the concentration of 125 μg/mL by homogenate method could significantly increase the proliferation rate of damaged SH-SY5Y cells.By contrast, VAPs by micronization method had more effective effect at 62.5μg/mL, and proliferation rate could reach 25.45% .Conclusion Micronization method does not only acquire more protein but also has cell proliferation activity, is a relatively ideal way of protein extraction of velvet antler.
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This study was aimed to explore differential effects of various sections of the velvet antler on promoting cell proliferation in vitro. The NRK-49F cell line from rat kidney fibroblasts was used as the cell model. The cell proliferation rates of the water extracts from the upper, middle and lower section of fresh velvet antler were measured by the MTT method. BCA method was used in the detection of protein concentration. The SDS-PAGE method was used in the analysis of difference composition of the sample protein. The results showed that soluble protein content of the upper, middle and lower section were 17.89, 16.04 and 6.89 mg·mL-1, respectively. From the top to the base, the soluble protein content of velvet antler was decreased. After 24 h treatment, when the protein concentration of the upper and middle section samples of the velvet antler were 800 μg·mL-1 and 600 μg·mL-1, the cell proliferation promoting rates reached the maximum, which were 66.76% and 64.36%, respectively. And when the lower section sample of the velvet antler was 1 000 μg·mL-1, the cell proliferation promoting rates reached the maximum, which was 58.87%. After 48 h treatment, when the upper and middle section samples of the velvet antler were 800μg·mL-1, the cell proliferation promoting rates reached the maximum, which were 219.56% and 215.86%, respectively. And when the lower section sample of the velvet antler was 1 000 μg·mL-1, the cell proliferation promoting rates reached the maximum, which was 169.20%. The velvet antler on the proliferation of cells was much better than the 10% fetal bovine serum. The figure of SDS-PAGE showed the slight difference in the protein composition of three part of the velvet antler. It was concluded that all samples had promoting effects on cell proliferation with concentration-depen-dent, and the main protein in different part of the velvet antler had minor differences.
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the protective effect of velvet antler polypeptides(VAP)on hydrogen peroxide( H2 O2 )-induced injury in vascular endothelial cells and the possible mechanism.METHODS The EVC-304 cells cultured invitrowere incubated with H2 O2 for another 12 h after pretreat-ment with VAP 20,40 and 80 mg·L-1 for 24 h. Cell viability was determined by MTT assay, Hoechst333258 staining was used to observe cell morphology,the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD)and the level of malondialdehyde( MDA)were detected with kits and the expression of heat shock protein(HSP70)and caspase 3 was detected by Western blotting. RESULTS Compared with the normal control group,the cell survival rate was decreased significantly in H2 O2 injury group( P ﹤0.01),cell shrinkage,chromatin condensation,and nuclear fragmentation were seen,the intracellular SOD activity decreased while MDA content increased(P﹤0.01),and caspase 3 and HSP70 expression increased(P﹤0.01). Compared with H2 O2 group,the cell survival rate in VAP 20,40 and 80 mg·L-1 pre-treatment groups increased significantly(P﹤0.01),the apoptosis ratio declined from(25.3±1.0)% to (15.2±1.2)%,(10.3±0.9)% and(7.9±1.4)%(P﹤0.01),the SOD activity increased to 19.2±0.5,22.3± 1.7 and(24.9±0.6)kU·g-1 protein(P﹤0.01),MDA concentration decreased to 1.51±0.2,1.48±0.3 and (1.02±0.1)μmol·g-1 protein(P﹤0.01),and the expression of caspase 3 and HSP70 declined significant-ly(P﹤0.01). CONCLUSION VAP has exert protective effect on H2 O2-induced injury in vascular endothe-lial cells. The possible mechanism might be related to improvement of intracellular oxidative stress level.
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OBJECTIVE: To compare specific primer method and r andom amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) method for identification of Velvet Antler, thus to choose a simpler method. METHODS: DNA samples were extracted from sika deer antler, wilddeer antler, reideer pilose antler and commercially available Velvet Antler, and then purified and amplified with specific primer amplification and RAPD amplification. RESULTS: The sika deer antler, wild deer antler, reideer pilose antler and some of the commercially available Velvet Antler all showed 313bp segment in the agarose gel with different brightness while the other commercial products did not show this segment. RAPD not only effectively showed positive and negative DNA amplification results, but also showed the difference in PCR products of sika deer antlerwild deer antler with different strip numbers and strip brightness. CONCLUSION: RAPD method is more accurate and rapid and it has wide application prospect.
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BACKGROUND: Fibroblasts produce many components of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and so they contribute to the maintenance of connective tissue integrity. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of velvet antler extract (VAE) on the ECM production of dermal fibroblasts cultured in vitro. METHODS: Primary cultured human dermal fibroblasts were treated with VAE, and then the ECM production was determined by RT-PCR, ELISA and Western blot analysis. Furthermore, the change of gene expression according to VAE treatment was evaluated by cDNA microarray. RESULTS: VAE accelerated the growth of fibroblasts in a dose-dependent manner. VAE increased the production of several ECM components, including type 1 collagen, fibronectin and elastin. In line with these results, the phosphorylations of p42/44 ERK and p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase were markedly increased by VAE, suggesting that the enhancement of ECM production may be linked to the activation of intracellular signaling cascades. VAE also significantly increased cell migration on an in vitro scratch wound test. In cDNA microarray, many genes related with connective tissue integrity were identified to be up-regulated by VAE. CONCLUSION: These results suggest that VAE has a potential to stimulate ECM production, and VAE may be applicable for maintaining the skin's texture.
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Animals , Humans , Antlers , Blotting, Western , Cell Movement , Collagen Type I , Connective Tissue , Elastin , Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay , Extracellular Matrix , Fibroblasts , Fibronectins , Gene Expression , Oligonucleotide Array Sequence Analysis , Phosphorylation , Protein KinasesABSTRACT
[Objective] To study effects of the velvet antler polypeptides on spinal nerve cell apoptosis induced by ?-amyloid peptide. [Method]Spinal nerve cells were performed serial subcultivation,and entered into experiment during the exponential phase of growth.The viability of spinal nervecells 24h after induction by ?-amyloid peptide with different concentrations were detected by MTT assay,percentages of the cell apoptosis and expression of casepase-3 were detected after induction by 25?mol/L ?-amyloid peptide.[Result]It was revealed that 24 h after treatment with ?-amyloid peptide of different concentrations,the viability of spinal nerve cells was significantly decreased in a dose-dependent manner(P
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[Objective]To study the influence of VAP(velvet antler polypeptide)-chitosan-honey suspension on decubitus ulcer.[Method]Swines'pressure ulcers were used as decubitus ulcer model.Honey was used as solvent carrier.VAP and chitosan were put into the honey in different proportion.The suspension was applied to the ulcer once a day for seven days.The dressings were changed once every other day.The healing state of the ulcer was observed and the area of the ulcer was calculated.The changes of the ulcer histopathology were observed.[Result]In the group of the suspension proportion of the VAP to the chitosan was 4:1,the wounds had little effusion and the granulation tissues grew fast with the scars falling off early and Absolutely.Pathology results indicated that in the group of the suspension proportion of the VAP to chitosan was 4:1,none necrosis was found,the epithelization was apparent,and the inflammatory cells were fewer.There was no edema,but more newly born blood vessles.[Conclusion]The VAP-chitosan-honey suspension could apparently promote the healing of decubitus ulcer,but the possible mechanism needs to be further studied.
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Objective To study the rehabilitative effect of velvet antler polypeptides-PLGA compound membrane on peripheral nerve injury.Methods Two doses(3 and 15 mg?g~(-1)) of velvet antler polypeptides-PLGA compound membrane(thickness 50 ?m) were used to wrap the sutures of severed sciatic nerves,which were compared with nerve sutures only.2,4 and 6 weeks post-operation,general morphological,electrophysiological,histological and electron microscopic observations and examinations were investigated.Results There were no ulcers in the nars and toes in the treatment group,light conglutination appeared in nerve anastomosis and around tissues.At 6th week post-operation,conglutination was alleviated obviously than 2 weeks post-operation;findings from latency inducing potentials of calf triceps dominated by sciatic nerves showed that recover ratios(%) in treatment group((2 weeks:)9.07?1.44,8.02?1.41;6 weeks: 49.87?9.69,50.11?6.11) were better than those in control group((2 weeks:)2.52?1.83;6 weeks:30.31?6.32) obviously in each time(P
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Objective To investigate the probabilities of brain-derived stem cells from fetal rats differentiating into neurons and astrocytes by velvet antler polypeptide(VAP) in vitro. Methods Neural stem cells from E12-14d rats were cultured for 7 days until neural stem cells (NSCs) aggregations were formed into neurospheres. The neurospheres were cultured at different concentrations of VAP, and immunocytochemistry was used to detect the differentiation of neural stem cells. Results The differentiated cells in 50?g/L VAP group are more than that in control group; the number of NSE positive cells in 50?g/L,100?g/L and 200?g/L groups is more than that in control group.Conclusion Neural stem cells can be successfully induced into neurons by VAP in vitro, which could provide a basis for regeneration of nerve system.;