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International Eye Science ; (12): 1718-1722, 2023.
Article Dans Chinois | WPRIM | ID: wpr-987897

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AIM: To investigate the influencing factors of vault after the posterior chamber phakic refractive lens(PC-PRL)implantation for patients with super high myopia.METHODS: Retrospective case study. A total of 40 patients with super high myopia(77 eyes)who underwent PC-PRL implantation in the Haixiang Eye Hospital from January 2019 to January 2021 were selected. They were followed up for at least 2a, postoperative anterior segment parameters, such as the uncorrected visual acuity(UCVA), best corrected visual acuity(BCVA), central anterior chamber depth(ACD), anterior chamber volume(ACV), anterior chamber angle(ACA), lens thickness and vault were evaluated, and then the influencing factors of postoperative vault were analyzed.RESULTS: The UCVA and BCVA of the patients significantly improved after PC-PRL implantation(P<0.001). Average safety index(postoperative BCVA/preoperative BCVA)was 1.36±0.32, and average effective index(postoperative UCVA/preoperative BCVA)was 1.23±0.31 in 2a after surgery. The vault in 2a after surgery was correlated with preoperative ACD, ACV, ACA and lens thickness, and the preoperative ACV and lens thickness had significant impact on vault in 2a after surgery.CONCLUSIONS: The PC-PRL implantation is safe and effective in super high myopia, and it can significantly improve visual acuity. Furthermore, preoperative ACV and lens thickness are important influencing factors of postoperative vault.

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China Pharmacy ; (12): 1190-1197, 2020.
Article Dans Chinois | WPRIM | ID: wpr-821605

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OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects and m echanism of oleanolic acid on inhibiting the proliferation ,invasion and metastasis of human ovarian cancer SKOV 3 cells. METHODS :CCK-8 assay was used to detect the effects of different concentrations of oleanolic acid (10,20,40,60,80,100 μmol/L)on the proliferation of ovarian cancer SKOV 3 cells at 12,24, 36 and 48 h. The effects of low-dose and high-dose of oleanolic acid (20,40 μmol/L)on the metastasis and invasion ability of SKOV3 cells for 24 h were observed in Transwell assay. Western blotting assay was used to detect the effects of low-dose and high-dose of oleanolic acid on the protein expression of NF-κB p65,PRL-3,TNF-α,IL-6 and E-cadherin in SKOV 3 cells. Through LPS induction and NF-κB p65 plasmid transfection ,Western blotting and RT-qPCR assay were used to investigate the effects of low-dose and high-dose oleanolic acid on the expression of NF-κB/PRL-3 pathway related proteins and their mRNA. RESULTS : With the increase of the concentration and action time of oleanolic acid ,the proliferation capacity of ovarian cancer SKOV 3 cells was decreased ,the surval rates of administration groups were significantly lower than that of the control group (P<0.05 or P< 0.01). Low-dose and high-dose of oleanolic acid could significantly reduce the number of migrating and invading cells (P<0.05 or P<0.01). The protein relative expression of NF-κB p65,PRL-3,TNF-α and IL-6 in SKOV 3 cells were significantly decreased , while the protein relative expression of E-cadherin was significantly increased (P<0.05 or P<0.01). After LPS induction ,protein and mRNA relative expression of NF-κB p65,PRL-3,TNF-α and IL-6 were increased significantly in LPS model group ,while protein and mRNA relative expression of E-cadherin were significantly decreased (P<0.05 or P<0.01). The protein and mRNA relative expression of NF-κ B p65,PRL-3,TNF-α and IL-6 were significantly decreased ,and protein and mRNA relative expression of E-cadherin were significantly increased in low-dose and high-dose of oleanolic acid group (P<0.05 or P<0.01). In SKOV3 cells with over-expressed NF-κB p65,low-dose and high-dose of oleanolic acid c ould significantly down-regulat the proteinexpression of NF-κ B p65,PRL-3,TNF-α and IL-6,while upregult the protein relative expression of E-cadherin (P<0.05 E-mail:122821905@qq.com or P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS : Oleanolic acid can inhibit SKOV3 cells proliferation,invasion and metastasis by regulating NF-κB/PRL-3 signaling pathway.

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Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy ; (6): 1095-1100, 2019.
Article Dans Chinois | WPRIM | ID: wpr-793231

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@#To study the inhibitory effect of gigantol on proliferation, migration and invasion of human osteosarcoma U20S cells and to explore the mechanism. Methods: After being treated with different concentrations (10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 150 µmol/L) of gigantol for 24 and 48 h, the proliferation of U20S cells was detected by CCK-8 assay. Transwell assay was used to detect the effects of 25 µmol/L and 50 µmol/L gigantol on the migration and invasion abilities of U20S cells. The lipopolysaccharide (LPS) was used to induce inflammatory reaction in U20S cells before gigantol treatment; qPCR and WB were used to detect the mRNA and protein expressions of NF-κB (p65), TNF-α, IL-6 and PRL-3, respectively. Results: Different concentrations of gigantol could all inhibit the proliferation of sarcoma U20S cells at different time (P<0.05 or P<0.01). The 25 µmol/L and 50 µmol/L of gigantol could significantly inhibit the migration and invasion of osteosarcoma U20S cells (all P<0.01); at the same time, it could inhibit the protein expressions of NF-κB, TNF-α, IL-6 and PRL-3 (P<0.05 or P<0.01). After LPS induction, the mRNA and protein expressions of NF-κB, TNF-α, IL-6 and PRL-3 in U20S cells were significantly increased (all P<0.01); however, the consequent treatment with gigantol (25 and 50 µmol/L) reversed the effects of LPS on U20S cells obviously (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Conclusion: Gigantol can inhibit the proliferation, migration and invasion of osteosarcoma U20S cells, and its mechanism may be related to the regulation of NF-κB/PRL-3 signaling pathway.

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Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion ; (12): 1309-1314, 2017.
Article Dans Chinois | WPRIM | ID: wpr-238187

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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To observe the effects of acupuncture combined withgranule on breast tissue, prolactin(PRL) and prolactin receptor (PRLR) expression in rats with mammary gland hyperplasia (MGH), and to explore its action mechanism to provide reference for clinical treatment of MGH.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Fifty-five female SD rats were randomly divided into a blank group, a model group, an acupuncture group, a Rule granule group and a combination group. Except the blank group, the rats in the remaining groups were treated with combined stimulation of estrogenic and progestational hormone to establish MGH model. After model establishment, the rats in the acupuncture group were treated with acupuncture at Plan A of "Tianzong" (SI 11), "Ganshu" (BL 18), "Zusanli" (ST 36) and Plan B of "Wuyi" (ST 15), "Hegu" (LI 4), "Danzhong" (CV 17). Each plan was selected for one acupuncture treatment, and two plans were used alternately. The rats in the Rule granule group were treated with oral administration of granule, 3 mL per times. The rats in the combination group were treated with the samegranule, followed by acupuncture, once a day. After consecutive 30-day treatment, blood sample was collected from abdominal aorta; ELISA method was applied to measure the contents of PRL; the HE slice of mammary gland was observed under light microscope; the SABC immunohistochemical method was applied to measure the positive expression of PRLR.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The morphology of breast tissue in the model group was consistent with MGH. Compared with the blank group, the serum PRL and the expression of PRLR were increased significantly in the model group (both<0.01). Compared with the model group, the hyperplasia of mammary gland in each treatment group was improved, and serum PRL and expression of PRLR were significantly reduced (<0.05,<0.01), which were more significant in the combination group (both<0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Acupuncture,granule and its combination could effectively treat MGH, which is likely to reduce the level of serum PRL and inhibit the binding of PRL to PRLR, as a result, the level of Eis indirectly inhibited, and the hyperplastic mammary gland is recovered. Compared with acupuncture orgranule, the combination of both has better overall efficacy.</p>

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Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine ; (4): 85-87, 2015.
Article Dans Chinois | WPRIM | ID: wpr-476049

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Objective To investigate prolactin(PRL)levels in patient with hyperprolactinemia in different period of time. Methods Used electrochemical luminescence method,Roche E170 automatic immune analyzer determination of detect 124 cases female patients of hyperprolactinemia (PRL>880 uIU/ml)at 7:30AM,10:00AM and 4:00PM respectivelye of plas-ma PRL level,and in accordance with the polyethylene glycol (PEG)6000 precipitate PRL after A PRL recovery rate of into macroprolactin (MPRL)group (A PRL recovery rate of≤40%),single PRL group (A PRL recovery rate of> 60%),sus-picious PRL group (40%

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Chinese Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases ; (12): 389-394, 2015.
Article Dans Chinois | WPRIM | ID: wpr-669995

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Objective To explore the short term effects of five second-generation antipsychotics on the serum pro?lactin levels of first-episode schizophrenia patients. Methods Two hundred fifty first-episode schizophrenia patients were randomly divided into five groups and were then treated with risperidone, olanzapine, paliperidone, quetiapine or ziprasidone, respectively. The serum prolactin were tested at baseline, and every week following initiation of treatment. The positive and negative symptom scale (PANSS) and the treatment emergent symptom scale (TESS) were used to evalu?ate the effect and side effect of treatment. Results Repeated measure ANOVA for serum prolactin showed that the main effects of time, the main effect of group, and the interactive effect of time and group were significant (all P0.05). Conclusion The level of serum prolactin gradually increases in schizophrenia patients receiving treatment of antipsychotics. The short term effects of different second generation antipsy?chotics on serum prolactin vary differently. Risperidol and olanzapine result in the elevation of serum prolactin level in the early period of treatment.

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Bol. méd. Hosp. Infant. Méx ; 69(5): 329-336, sep.-oct. 2012. ilus
Article Dans Espagnol | LILACS | ID: lil-701204

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Existen evidencias de la relación entre el sistema inmune y el endocrino vía múltiples factores de comunicación, como citocinas, neuropéptidos, neurotransmisores y hormonas. Se ha demostrado la participación de la hormona prolactina en la respuesta inmune innata y adaptativa. Además de ser producida por la glándula pituitaria, también es producida y secretada por las células del sistema inmunológico. El objetivo de esta revisión fue puntualizar acerca de la participación de la prolactina secretada por estas células en la respuesta inmune.


Evidence exists about the relationship between the immune and the endocrine systems through communication of multiple factors such as cytokines, neuropeptides, neurotransmitters and hormones. Among the hormones, prolactin (PRL) has been shown to participate in the innate and adaptive immune response. In addition to being produced by the pituitary gland, PRL is also produced and secreted by cells of the immune system. The aim of this review is to update information about the involvement of PRL secreted by immune system cells in the immune response.

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Chinese Journal of Endocrine Surgery ; (6): 230-234, 2011.
Article Dans Chinois | WPRIM | ID: wpr-622245

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ObjectiveTo explore the relationship between glial growth factor (GGF), nerve growth factor (NGF) and growth characteristics of prolactinoma (PRL) and to evaluate pre and postoperative growth of PRL. MethodsImmunohistochemistry was used to analyze expression of GGF and NGF in 86 cases of PRL and to analyze the relationship between expression of GGF, NGF and PRL level, invasion, stroke, microvessel density. Cells were cultured with GGF and NGF to observe cell growth, cell cycle and angiogenesis. The relationship between proliferation, growth rate and GGF, NGF was evaluated by rank correlation and Chi-square test. Results GGF expression was significantly higher in invasive, stroke and recurrent pituitary adenomas ( P < 0.05 ).Microvessel density increased significantly ( P < 0.01 ). NGF expression was significantly lower in invasive, apoplexy and recurrent adenomas ( P < 0. 05 ). Microvessel density decreased dramatically with NGF interruption ( P < 0.05 ). GGF showed a positive correlation with growth rate of PRL. NGF showed a negative correlation with invasion and stroke. ConclusionsGGF is one of the factors facilitating growth and invasion of PRL while NGF can partly restrain proliferation of PRL cells. Expression of GGF and NGF indirectly reflects proliferation activity of PRL and can be used as markers to evaluate invasion, recurrence, treatment response and prognosis of PRL.

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Journal of International Oncology ; (12): 375-378, 2008.
Article Dans Chinois | WPRIM | ID: wpr-400527

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The phosphatase of regenerating liver(PRL)families of phosphatases,consisting of PRL-1,PRL-2,and PRL-3,are individually overexpressed in a variety of cancer cell lines and tissues when eom-pared with their normal counterparts.Several recent studies have shown that PRL-3 is expressed at a higher lev-el and at a greater frequency in colorectal cancer with liver metastases compared with primary colorectal tumorsand normal colon tissue.Expression of PRL can enhance metastatic and invasive properties of cells and initiate tumor angiogenesis in experimental mice.However,the exact mechanism and in- teracting proteins of the PRL remain unclear.With further study,PRL-3 may server as an attractive target for therapeutic intervention and marker for colon cancer metastasis.

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Journal of the Korean Society of Coloproctology ; : 497-502, 2007.
Article Dans Coréen | WPRIM | ID: wpr-63270

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PURPOSE: Overexpression of the protein tyrosine phosphatase (PRL-3) is elevated in liver metastases derived from colorectal cancer. We examined PRL-3 expression in the primary lesion of colorectal cancer patients and investigated its relation to clinicopathological features. METHODS: A total of 63 randomly selected patients who underwent surgical resection for colorectal cancer between May 2001 and June 2005 at our hospital were investigated. Formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded specimens from colorectal cancer patients who underwent surgical resections for primary tumors were collected. The expression of PRL-3 was detected by immunohistochemistry and the relation with age, sex, primary tumor size, tumor cell differentiation, depth of invasion, microscopic lymph node metastases, vascular invasion, numbers of lymph node metastases, postoperative stage, and postoperative survival time were analyzed. RESULTS: A total of 16 of the 63 colorectal cancer patients were detected with liver metastases during the follow-up periods. Liver resection was performed for those liver metastases patients. Five patients developed lung metastases after liver resection. PRL-3 expression was detected in 46 colorectal cancer patients. Fourteen patients with lymphatic invasion had positive expression of PRL-3 that was significant (P=0.042). The incidence of PRL-3 expression in the T stage was significant (P=0.019). Moreover, PRL-3 expression was closely associated with liver metastases (P=0.048). CONCLUSIONS: These results indicate that an investigation of PRL-3 expression in primary colorectal cancer lesions may contribute to the detection of occult liver metastases and to a differentiation between postoperative management strategies.


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Humains , Différenciation cellulaire , Tumeurs du côlon , Tumeurs colorectales , Études de suivi , Immunohistochimie , Incidence , Foie , Poumon , Noeuds lymphatiques , Métastase tumorale , Protein Tyrosine Phosphatases , Tumeurs du rectum
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Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics ; (12)2006.
Article Dans Chinois | WPRIM | ID: wpr-590937

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PRL-3 is a key gene related to metastasis of colorectal carcinoma. However, it is known little about the possible regulatory mechanisms of PRL-3 gene expression. There were three possible promoter regions predicted by TRED, a promoter prediction software,which were all located in the upstream regions of PRL-3 gene. One of PRL-3 gene candidate promoters was located in the region of about -1kb upstream proximal to 5′ UTR of PRL-3 gene. Many possible transcription factor binding sites such as Snail, n-MYC, ARNT, E74A, NF-kappaB, NRF-2 and AML-1 were predicted in the region by Consite, a promoter analysis web system. Interestingly, a 5′ CACCTG 3′ core sequence and other related sequences of snail binding sites were found in promoter region of PRL-3 genes. Two PRL-3 gene promoters between -699 to 299 nt and between -642 to -383 nt were cloned into pGL3 vector with luciferase report gene. Both of them had promoter activities in four different cell lines including colorectal carcinoma cell lines SW480 and SW620, nasopharyngeal carcinoma cell line CNE2 and human embryo kidney cell line 293A. Interestingly, the luciferase activities of the short DNA fragmentations with Snail binding site′s core sequence 5′ CACCTG 3′ were higher than that of the longer one. PRL-3 promoter obtaining the 5′ CACCTG 3′ core sequence of Snail binding sites, was validated to bind to snail by chromatin immunoprecipitation (CHIP) analysis and electrophoretic mobility shift assay (EMSA) in SW480 cells. The data suggested that Snail was involved in regulation of PRL-3.

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Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine ; : 236-249, 2004.
Article Dans Coréen | WPRIM | ID: wpr-122725

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OBJECTIVES: This study investigated the toxic effects of cadmium on placental function and reproduction in rats. For this study, the mRNA levels of the placental prolactin-growth hormone (PRL-GH) gene family, placental trophoblast cell frequemcy and reproductive data were analyzed. METHODS: Pregnant F344 Fisher rats (200 g+/-23 g) were intraperitoneally injected with 0, 0.5, and 5.0 mg/kg B.W/day of cadmium (CdCl2) dissolved in saline from days 7-11 or 16-20 of pregnancy, and were sacrificed at days 11 or 20, respectively. The mRNA levels were analyzed by Northern blot hybridization and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. The hormone concentration was analyzed by radioimmunoassay and the frequemcy of the placental trophoblast cells was observed by histochemical study. Reproductive data were surveyed at day 20 of the pregnancy and after the births. Statistical analysis was carried out using the SAS program (version 8.1). RESULTS: The mRNA levels of the PRL-GH gene family were reduced dose dependently by cadmium. The mRNA levels of Pit-1a and -b isotype genes were also reduced by cadmium. The hormone concentration of PL-Iv and -II was decreased by cadmium. During the second half of pregnancy (days 11-21), a high dose of cadmium exposure significantly reduced the frequency of spongiotrophoblast and trophoblast giant cells that secrete the PRL-GH hormones. In the last stage of pregnancy (day 20), a high dose of cadmium exposure induced the apoptosis of spon-giotrophoblast cells in the junctional zone of the placenta. Reproductive data such as placental and infant weight, number of live fetuses were decreased, and number of resorptions and dead fetuses, post-implantation loss were increased significantly in the cadmium exposed group compared with the control. CONCLUSIONS: Cadmium disrupts the functions of the placenta and these effects leads to reproductive disorders in rats.


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Animaux , Humains , Nourrisson , Grossesse , Rats , Apoptose , Technique de Northern , Cadmium , Foetus , Cellules géantes , Parturition , Placenta , Dosage radioimmunologique , Reproduction , ARN messager , Trophoblastes
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Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine ; : 262-275, 2004.
Article Dans Coréen | WPRIM | ID: wpr-122723

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OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this experimental study was to investigate the toxic effects of toluene on the placental functions and reproductionin the rat. In this study, the expression of placental prolactin-growth hormone (PRL-GH) and Pit-1 genes, the frequency of placental trophoblast cells, and the reproductive data were analyzed. METHODS: The pregnancy of the Sprague-Dawley rats (250+/-25 g) was determined by verifying the presence of the copulatory plug or sperm in the vaginal smear and the day on which this was observed was defined as pregnancy day 0. The pregnant rats were divided into three groups. The control group was intraperitoneally (ip) injected with sesame oil, and the other two groups were given either 150 or 750 mg/kg BW/day of toluene resuspended in sesame oil during pregnancy days 7-11 and 16-20. The rats from the three experimental groups were sacrificed on pregnancy days 11 and 20, respectively. The mRNA levels of the PRL-GH, Pit-1a and b isotype genes were analyzed by Northern blot hybridization and Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), respectively. The hormonal concentration was analyzed by Radioimmunoassay. The frequency of the placental trophoblast cells was determined by means of a histochemical study. Reproductive data, such as the placenta and infnat weight, pregnancy period and litter size were surveyed at pregnancy day 20 and after birth. Statistical analysis was carried out by means of the SAS program (version 8.1). RESULTS: The mRNA levels of the PRL-GH family genes were reduced in a linear fashion by exposure to toluene. The mRNA levels of the Pit-1a and b isotype genes, which induce the expression of the PRL-GH family genes, were also reduced by exposure to toluene. The placental lactogen Iv and II concentrations in the rat placenta, fetus and maternal blood were also decreased by exposure to toluene. During the last stage of gestation, exposure to a high dose of toluene reduced the frequency of the spongiotrophoblast cells that secrete the PRL-GH hormones. Reproductive data such as the placenta and infant weight, and litter size were reduced, and the pregnancy period was extended in the toluene exposed group as compared with the control group. CONCLUSIONS: Toluene disrupts the PRL-GH hormone metabolism in the rat placenta and this leads to reproductive disorder.


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Animaux , Humains , Nourrisson , Grossesse , Rats , Technique de Northern , Foetus , Taille de la portée , Métabolisme , Parturition , Placenta , Hormone lactogène placentaire , Dosage radioimmunologique , Rat Sprague-Dawley , Reproduction , ARN messager , Huile de sésame , Spermatozoïdes , Toluène , Trophoblastes , Frottis vaginaux
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Chinese Journal of Immunology ; (12)2001.
Article Dans Chinois | WPRIM | ID: wpr-537096

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Objective: To explore the effects of rhPRL on the cytotoxicity and proliferation of natural killer cell lines. Methods: Cytotoxici-ty and proliferation analysis were done by MTT,RT-PCR method,direct immunofluoresence technique and FAGS protocol was applied to detect the PRL-R and CD25 expression on NK cell lines. Results: MTT results indicated that PRL play a significant roles on the proliferation and cytotoxicity of IL-2 dependent cell lines NKL and NK-92 in the presence of trace amounts of IL-2. In contrast, PRL did not significantly alter the proliferation and cytolyric activity of YT. RT-PCR and FACS analysis showed three NK cell lines expressed PRL-R and CD25 differently, stimulation of rhPRL could upregulate CD25 and IL-2 expression. Conclusion: rhPRL could augument the proliferation and cytotoxicity of NK cell partly by upreglating of IL-2. Ra chain(CD25) and interaction with IL-2 signal transduction.

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China Pharmacy ; (12)2001.
Article Dans Chinois | WPRIM | ID: wpr-533705

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OBJECTIVE: To study the lactagogue effect of Rutong granule on rat with postpartum hypogalactia. METHODS: Female rats which had kittening behavior within 24 h were selected to induce rat model by perfusing bromocriptinum. Meanwhile, model rats were given Rutong granule via i.g. gtt. Milk yield of female rats and body weight of young rats were determined everyday from the second day. Rats were sacrificed on the 8th day. The level of PRL and histological change of breast were observed. RESULTS: Rutong granule can increase the serum PRL level gradually to promote the increase of acinar number and dilatation of gland ducts. Rutong granules can also increase the milk yield of female rats and weight of young rats. CONCLUSION: Rutong granule can promote secretion of milk by means of increase of PRL level and expediting of secretion channels.

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Korean Journal of Anatomy ; : 285-291, 2001.
Article Dans Coréen | WPRIM | ID: wpr-644553

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This study was performed in order to establish the culture system optimal for the study on pituitary prolactin cells using growth factor and extra cellular matrix components as the culture substrate. The effect of epidermal growth factor (EGF) alone or along with extracellular marix components on GH3 cell growth and PRL expression was assessed using cell count, BrdU-immunocytochemistry and PRL-immunocytochemistry in in vitro cultures on plastic, laminin and Matrigel. EGF decreased the cell growth, BrdU-labeling and increased the PRL-immunoreactive cells regardless of the culture substrate by day 3 of the culture. Matrigel was the best culture substrate to decrease the cell growth and to increase the PRL expression. EGF treatment in the Matrigel culture showed about 80.5% of PRL-immunoreactive cells by day 6 of the culture. These results indicated that Matrigel is the better culture substrate than plastic or laminin to inhibit the overgrowth and to increase the prolactin expression of the GH3 cell and that EGF and Matrigel causes very effective culture environment for the long-term culture of the GH3 cell by synergistic mechanism.


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Numération cellulaire , Facteur de croissance épidermique , Matrice extracellulaire , Cellules lactotropes , Laminine , Tumeurs de l'hypophyse , Matières plastiques , Prolactine
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Korean Journal of Anatomy ; : 365-372, 2000.
Article Dans Coréen | WPRIM | ID: wpr-649729

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This study was performed to investigate the effect of Matrigel, a reconstituted basement membrane, on the expression of the anterior pituitary hormones in culture. Rat pituitary cells cultured for 6 days on Matrigel showed 3-dimensional, lobular structures with connecting cells while those on plastic showed flat, polygonal cells forming a monolayer. Western blot analysis showed that prolactin (PRL) content in the anterior pituitary cells was higher compared to those cultured on plastic. In comparison, TSH expression was not increased in cultures on Matrigel. The total cell number and the proportion of fibroblasts was decreased. These results suggested that Matrigel is a useful culture substrate for the enhanced expression of PRL but not for TSH. Further studies are needed in order to find a useful culture substrate for TSH cells.


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Animaux , Rats , Membrane basale , Technique de Western , Numération cellulaire , Fibroblastes , Hormones antéhypophysaires , Matières plastiques , Prolactine , Cellules thyréotropes
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