The effects and mechanism of caloric restriction on energy metabolism / 生理学报

Caloric restriction (CR) is explored to limit the caloric intake without malnutrition. CR can affect the levels of various metabolites in organism, such as lipids, free fatty acids, ketones, bile acids and amino acids, etc, and is thought being able to extend the lifespan, postpone and reduce the incidence of age-related disorders (e.g., type 2 diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular diseases). These effects are mainly attributed to the role of CR in energy metabolism. The mechanism of CR on energy metabolism is closely related to biological clock, hormonal production, gastrointestinal flora and inflammation. Here we briefly review the effects and mechanism of CR on energy metabolism.

Effects of endothelin-1 on the expression of ClC-3 chloride channel in bovine cerebrovascular smooth muscle cells / 中国药理学通报

AIM: To study the effects of endothelin-1 (ET-1) on ClC-3 chloride channel protein expression in cultured bovine cerebrovascular smooth muscle cells (CSMC). METHODS: Cell culture and Western blot. RESULTS: 1 The endogenous ClC-3 expression was found in basilar artery, middle cerebral artery, and microvessel; 2 The molecular weight of expressed ClC-3 chloride channel protein was about 95 ku; 3 ET-1 enhanced ClC-3 protein expression which was inhibited by nifedipine and SK&F96365. Cyclopiazonic acid(CPA) increased the expression of ClC-3 protein in a concentration-dependant manner, and enhanced ET-1 effect on this protein expression. CONCLUSION: ET-1 stimulated ClC-3 chloride channel protein expression in cultured bovine cerebrovascular smooth muscle cells. The intracellular Ca2+ plays an important role on signal transduction pathway in ClC-3 protein expression process.