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Objective To explore the immunomodulation property of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) from Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats after they are isolated, cultured and identified by surface marker and differentiation potential examination. Methods BMSCs were isolated from femur and tibia of SD rats and passaged by trypsinization. The surface markers of the 3rd passage BMSCs were detected by flow cytometry and the capacity of their adipocyte and cartilage differentiation were examined. In order to explore the immunomodulation property of BMSCs, allogeneic spleen T cells of Wi?star rats were co-cultured with BMSCs through either cell-to-cell contact or transwell, then its effect on the T cell subsets and related mechanism was also examined. Results BMSCs were mainly spindle-shaped in culture. Surface marker detec?tion showed that BMSCs expressed high levels of CD29, CD44 and CD90 but no CD34 nor CD45 at the third generation. Un?der specific condition, BMSCs could differentiate into adipocytes and chondrocytes. The CD8+effector T cells (Teffs) decreas?es effectively and the CD4+CD25+regulatory T cells (Tregs) increased remarkably when BMSCs were co-cultured with allo?geneic spleen T cells for 48 hours. The expressions of IL-10 and TGF-β1 of BMSCs significantly increased after co-culture with T cells, and this effect was more obvious in cell-to-cell contact group. Conclusion The immunomodulation property of BMSCs were presumably function through cell-to-cell contacts and cytokine secretion.
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Objective To explore the protective roles of Emodin in the intestinal mucosal lay of rats with severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) and its mechanism. Methods SD rats (n=30) were divided into 3 groups: sham operation group, SAP group and Emodin group (SAP rats treated with Emodin). The SAP rat models were established via retrograde injection of 3%sodium taurocholate to pancreatic duct. Rats in Emodin group were peritoneally injected with Emodin (2.5 mg/100 g) at both 1 hour and 3 hour after sodium taurocholate injection. Apoptosis of intestinal epithelial cell was detected by TUNEL analy?sis. The expression of glucose-regulated protein78 (GRP78) protein was assessed by immunohistochemistry. Results Com?pared with sham operation group, apoptosis in intestinal epithelial cells and the expression of GRP78 protein were increased significantly in SAP group(P0.05). Conclusion Emodin has a protective effect on intestinal layer in rats with SAP through inhibiting intestinal epithelial cell apoptosis. However, ER stress is not likely to be involved in this protective effect.