Relationship between promoting effect of Zuogui Pills on angiogenesis of reproductive organs and mobilization factors GM-CSF, SDF-1, and their receptors of EPCs in early-aging rats / 中国中药杂志

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the promoting effect of Zuogui Pills on ovarian and vaginal angiogenesis in early-aging rats and mobilization factors granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor(GM-CSF), stromal cell-derived factor-1(SDF-1), and their receptors of endothelial progenitor cells(EPCs) and explore the mechanism of Zuogui Pills in improving reproductive hypofunction in early-aging rats. Ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry(UHPLC-MS/MS) was used to analyze the chemical components of the extract of Zuogui Pills. Forty 14-month-old female early-aging rats with estrous cycle disorder were randomly divided into a blank group, a conjugated estrogen group(conjugated estrogen suspension, 65 μg·kg~(-1)), and low-(11 g·kg~(-1)) and high-dose(33 g·kg~(-1)) Zuogui Pills groups, with 10 rats in each group. In addition, 10 4-month-old female rats were assigned to the youth control group. The rats in the blank group and the youth control group were treated with 20 g·kg~(-1) distilled water by gavage, while those in the groups with drug intervention were treated with corresponding drugs by gavage, once a day for 15 days. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA) was used to detect the levels of SDF-1 and GM-CSF in the mobilization of EPCs in serum. Hematoxylin-eosin(HE) staining was used to observe the changes in the number of ovarian follicles at all levels and corpus luteum, the number of vaginal epithelial layers, the number of vaginal folds, and the blood vessels of ovarian and vaginal tissues in the groups with drug intervention. Western blot was used to detect the expression of ER, GM-CSFR, CXCR4, and CXCR7 proteins in ovarian and vaginal tissues. As revealed by the results, the blank group showed decreased number of corpus luteum, gro-wing follicles at all levels, and blood vessels(P<0.05), decreased thickness of vaginal mucosa, the number of epithelial layers, the number of vaginal folds, and the number of vessels in the lamina propria(P<0.05), reduced content of SDF-1 and GM-CSF in the peripheral blood(P<0.05), and down-regulated levels of ER, CXCR4, CXCR7, and GM-CSFR proteins in ovarian and vaginal tissues(P<0.05). The groups with drug intervention showed increased number of growing follicles at all levels, corpus luteum, and blood vessels(P<0.05), decreased number of atresia follicles(P<0.05), increased thickness of vaginal mucosa, the number of epithelial layers, the number of vaginal mucosal folds, and the number of blood vessels in the lamina propria(P<0.05), increased content of SDF-1 and GM-CSF in the peripheral blood(P<0.05), and up-regulated levels of ER, CXCR4, CXCR7, and GM-CSFR proteins in ovarian and vaginal tissues(P<0.05). This experiment suggests that Zuogui Pills may promote ovarian and vaginal angiogenesis and improve the reproductive function of early-aging rats by up-regulating the levels of mobilization factors SDF-1, GM-CSF, and their receptors of EPCs.

Effects of atractylodin on inflammatory damage of periodontal tissue and alveolar bone loss in periodontitis rats and its mechanism / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects and mechanism of atractylodin on inflammatory injury of periodontal tissue and alveolar bone loss in periodontitis rats. METHODS A total of 144 SD rats were divided into control group （intragastric and intraperitoneal injection of normal saline）， model group （intragastric and intraperitoneal injection of normal saline）， atractylodin low-dose， medium-dose and high-dose groups （intraperitoneal injection of 6.665， 13.33， and 26.66 mg/kg atractylodin）， metronidazole group （positive control group， intragastric injection of 0.05 g/kg metronidazole， intraperitoneal injection of normal saline）， AMD3100 [stromal cell-derived factor-1 （SDF-1）/CXC chemokine receptor-4 （CXCR4） pathway inhibitor] group （intragastric injection of 1 mg/kg AMD3100， intraperitoneal injection of normal saline）， atractylodin high-dose+AMD 3100 group （intraperitoneal injection of 26.66 mg/kg atractylodin， intragastric injection of 1 mg/kg AMD3100）， with 18 rats in each group. Except for the control group， all other groups of rats were inoculated with Porphyromonas gingivalis to construct a periodontitis model. After successful modeling， they were given relevant medicine or normal saline， once a day， for 4 consecutive weeks. The gingival index of rats was detected； the levels of interleukin-6 （IL-6） and tumor necrosis factor α （TNF-α） in rat serum were also determined； alveolar bone resorption， periodontal histopathologic changes and the number of osteoclasts were detected by methylene blue staining， HE staining and TRAP staining， respectively. The expressions of osteoprotegerin （OPG）， receptor activator of NF-κB ligand （RANKL）， SDF-1 and CXCR4 proteins were determined. RESULTS Compared with the control group， serious pathological injury of periodontal tissue was found in the model group， the gingival index， the levels of IL-6 and TNF- α， alveolar bone absorption value， the number of osteoclasts， and the expression of RANKL protein were all increased significantly （P＜0.05）， while the expressions of OPG， SDF-1 and CXCR4 proteins were decreased significantly （P＜0.05）. Compared with the model group， pathological injury of periodontal tissue in rats was reduced； the gingival index， the levels of IL-6 and TNF-α， alveolar bone resorption value， osteoclast number and RANKL protein expression were decreased significantly， while protein expressions of OPG， SDF-1 and CXCR4 were increased significantly in atractylodin low-dose， medium-dose and high-dose groups and metronidazole group （P＜0.05）. The change trend of corresponding indexes in the AMD3100 group was opposite to the above （P＜0.05）. AMD3100 attenuated the inhibitory effect of high-dose atractylodin on inflammatory response and alveolar bone loss in rats with periodontitis （P＜0.05）. CONCLUSIONS Atractylodin may improve the inflammatory response and alveolar bone loss in periodontitis rats by activating the SDF-1/CXCR4 signaling pathway.

Effects of hypoxia preconditioning on hematology-related indexes through hypoxia inducible factor-1α/ stromal cell-derived factor-1 pathway in rats / 解剖学报

[Abstract] Objective To study the role of hypoxia inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) / stromal cell-derived factor-1 (SDF-1) pathway in high altitude hypoxia preconditioning in rat. Methods Seventy-six adult male SD rats, which through fed in low-pressure oxygen chamber (altitude 5000 m) and Xining (altitude 2260 m) to establish the rat model of hypoxia preconditioning. Rats randomly divided into 6 groups: control group (Ctrl), high altitude hypoxic preconditioning 1 day group (HHP-1d), high altitude hypoxic preconditioning 4 days group (HHP-4d), high altitude hypoxic preconditioning 15 days group (HHP-15d), high altitude hypoxic preconditioning 30 days group (HHP-30d), medium altitude hypoxic preconditioning group (MHP). 7. 0 T small animal MRI was used to observe the intracranial structure, diameter of basilar artery and cerebral blood flow in the hippocampus and brainstem regions by the sequences of T2 weighted images (T2WI) and arterial spin labeling (ASL) in the groups of Ctrl, HHP-4d, HHP-30d and MHP. In each group, blood routine was tested, the concentrations of HIF-1α, SDF-1 in serum, platelet activating factor (PAF)and P-selectin (SELP) in plasma were detected by the method of ELISA. Results In the hypoxia preconditioning groups, intracranial structure and diameter of basilar artery had no significant difference, while cerebral blood flow in the regions of brainstem and hippocampus increased significantly (P<0. 05). Meanwhile, red blood cell and white blood cell increased significantly, while platelet decreased significantly in the groups of hypoxia preconditioning (P<0. 05). Red blood cell and platelet in MHP group were closer to Ctrl group. The concentrations of HIF-1α and SDF-1 (except HHP-1d group) increased significantly in hypoxia preconditioning groups (P<0. 05).The concentrations of PAF and SELP increased significantly in HHP-1d and HHP-15d groups. The concentration of PAF decreased significantly in the HHP-4d and HHP-30d groups, and SELP decreased significantly in HHP-4d group (P<0. 05). Conclusion Hypoxia preconditioning can increase oxygen storage and immune defense capacity, improve brain reserve capacity and play the effect of brain protection through HIF-1α/ SDF-1 pathway. The best effect preconditioning was feed at medium altitude (altitude 2260 m) for 30 days.

Scientific basis of acupuncture on mesenchymal stem cells for treating ischemic stroke / 中国针灸

The scientific basis of acupuncture on mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) for treating ischemic stroke (IS) is discussed. MSCs transplantation has great potential for the treatment of tissue damage caused by early stage inflammatory cascade reactions of IS, but its actual transformation is limited by various factors. How to improve the homing efficiency of MSCs is the primary issue to enhance its efficacy. As such, the possible mechanisms of acupuncture and MSCs transplantation in inhibiting inflammatory cascade reactions induced by IS are explored by reviewing literature, and a hypothesis that acupuncture could promote the secretion of stromal cell-derived factor-1α (SDF-1α) from ischemic foci to regulate SDF-1α/CXC chemokine receptor 4 (CXCR4) axis, thereby improving the homing efficiency of MSCs transplantation, exerting its neuroprotective function, and improving the bed transformation ability, is proposed.

An experimental study on the biological characteristics of SDF-1/CS/β-GP composite bio-membrane in vitro / 口腔医学

Objective@#To prepare a composite membrane by chitosan/β-sodium glycerophosphate(CS/β-GP) thermosensitive hydrogel combined with stromal cell derived factor-1(SDF-1) and observe its biological characteristics in vitro.@*Methods@#Different doses of SDF-1 were added into CS/β-GP solution and then the thermosensitive gel time was measured. The SDF-1/CS/β-GP solution was membrane paved and dried to prepare composite membranes. The morphological characteristics were observed by scanning electron microscope(SEM). Composite membranes were placed into cell culture medium, and the supernatant(n=3) was extracted after standing at 6, 12, 24, 36, 48, 60 h, respectively. The concentration of SDF-1 in the solution was measured. Bone mesenchymal stem cells(BMSCs) were cultured in the Transwell room, and the composite membranes containing different concentrations of SDF-1 were placed in the lower chamber. There were four groups(n=3): Group M0 used CS/β-GP membrane(control group), Group M1, M2, M3 used SDF-1/CS/β-GP membrane(SDF-1 was 100, 200, 400 ng/mL respectively). After culture for 6, 12 and 24 h, the cells under the membrane were preserved and Giemsa stained and counted. The absorbance(OD) value was measured by MTT method to calculate the cell proliferation rate. SPSS 19.0 was used for multi-factor analysis of variance.@*Results @#After adding a certain amount of SDF-1 into CS/β-GP solution, the gel time did not change significantly(P>0.05). The SDF-1/CS/β-GP membrane was translucent and porous at 37 ℃. In this experiment, the volumic mass of SDF-1 released by SDF-1/CS/β-GP composite membrane increased gradually with the experimental time(P<0.01). Transwell cell chemotaxis test showed that the number of BMSCs cells with directional migration increased with the prolongation of observation time(P<0.01) and the increase of SDF-1 volumic mass(P<0.01). In MTT test, the OD value of migration cell solution increased with the prolongation of time(P<0.01) and the increase of SDF-1 volumic mass(P<0.01). @*Conclusion@# The SDF-1/CS/β-GP composite membrane has a porous structure and biological activity of chemotactic BMSCs directional migration. It is a potential membrane for guided tissue regeneration.

XCR1 Forms a Heterodimer with CXCR4 and Regulates Its Internalization / 中国生物化学与分子生物学报

Chemokine signal pathways are important for the regulation of tumour metastasis. Chemokine receptors CXCR4 (C-X-C chemokine receptor type 4) and XCR1 (chemokine XC receptor 1) are involved in the metastasis of breast cancer, while the interaction between them remains unclear. Here we first identified the interaction between CXCR4 and XCR1 based on membrane protein yeast two-hybrid assays. Bioluminescence resonance energy transfer (BRET) showed that XCR1 could competitively bind to CXCR4 to form a heterodimer (P < 0.01). Results of wound healing assays via transient transfection of XCR1 and CXCR4 into HEK293 cells showed that 41.55% of the migration area rate in the co-transformation group was lower than 58.75% in the CXCR4-alone group after adding 30 nmol/L S D F-β. The co-expression of XCR1 inhibited the cellular motility, possibly mediated by the SDF-1β (stromal cell-derived factor 1)/CXCR4 signal pathway (P < 0.05). Furthermore, CXCR4 on the cell surface after co-expression of XCR1 in CXCR4-EGFP transgenic HEK293 cells was detected by flow cytometry. And the result suggested that XCR1 could accelerate the internalization of CXCR4 into the heterodimer induced by 30 nmol/L SDF-1β (P<0.05), which increased the internalization rate from 14.38% to 64.10%. Finally, the phosphorylation of Akt and ERK, which were involved in cell proliferation and migration, respectively, were examined. After 10 minutes of SDF-1β stimulation, ERK phosphorylation in the CXCR4-alone group showed a 3.59-fold increase, whereas the increase of ERK phosphorylation in the co-transfected group was only 2.08-fold. Interestingly, heterodimer formation reduced the phosphorylation level of ERK and shortened the activation time, whereas the phosphorylation level of Akt remained unchanged. Collectively, our findings revealed the hetero-dimerization of CXCR4 and XCR1 and its effects on CXCR4-mediated cellular motility, receptor internalization, and ERK pathway phosphorylation. Therefore, XCR1-targeting drugs could be candidates for cross-desensitization of CXCR4 and might represent a possible option for inhibiting breast cancer metastasis.

Mechanism of miR-381 on macrophage infiltration in polymyositis by targeting stromal cell derived actor-1 / 解剖学报

Objective To explore the mechanism of miR-381 on the infiltration of polymyositis (PM) macrophages by targeting stromal cell derived factor-1 (SDF-1). Methods PM model mouse was constructed by rabbit myosin (1.5 mg), mycobacterium tuberculosis (5 mg) and pertussis toxin (500 ng). The 30 PM model mice were divided into control group and PM+miR-381 group (n = 15/group). During the same period, 15 healthy mice were used as a control group. Mice in the PM+miR-381 group were injected with miR-381 agomir (300 μg) intraperitoneally for 2 weeks. Serum creatine kinase (s-CK), interleukin (IL)-1β and IL-6 levels in serum of each group of mice, and the pathological changes of muscle tissue were detected and compared. The macrophage marker protein F4/80 was detected by immunohistochemical staining to assess the infiltration of macrophages. The expression levels of miR-381 and SDF-1 mRNA and protein in muscle tissues of each group were detected. The target relationship between miR-381 and SDF-1 was verified by dual luciferase report. Mouse macrophages were divided into miR-381 NC group and miR-381 mimic group. The SDF-1 mRNA and protein levels in each group were detected by Real-time PCR and Western blotting. Transwell was used to detect the level of cell migration to evaluate the infiltration capacity. Results The above indicators of the three groups were significantly different (P<0.05). The level of miR-381 in the muscle tissue of the PM group was significantly lower than that of the control group, s-CK, IL-1β, IL-6, histological score, macrophage infiltration, and SDF-1 mRNA and protein expression levels were significantly higher than those of the control group (P<0.05). The level of miR-381 in the muscle tissue of the PM+ miR-381 group was significantly higher than that of the PM group, s-CK, IL-1β, IL-6, histological score, macrophage infiltration, and SDF-1 mRNA and protein expression levels were significantly lower than those in the PM group (P<0.05). The dual luciferase report result indicated that miR-381 could target binding to SDF-1. The expression levels of SDF-1 mRNA and protein in macrophages in the miR-381 mimic group were significantly lower than those in the miR-381 NC group (P<0.05). The number of migrating cells in the miR-381 mimic group was significantly lower than that in the miR-381 NC group (P<0.05). Conclusion Increasing the level of miR-381 can inhibit the inflammatory infiltration ability of macrophages by targeting the expression of SDF-1, thereby alleviating PM.

Effect of Astragali Radix-Curcumae Rhizoma on SDF-1/CXCR4/NF-κB Signaling Pathway of Orthotopic Transplantation Model of Colon Cancer in Mice / 中国实验方剂学杂志

Objective:To explore the possible mechanism of Astragali Radix-Curcumae Rhizoma （AC） in inhibiting tumor growth in the orthotopic transplantation model of colon cancer in mice. Method:The molecular docking technology was used to predict the intermolecular interaction between the main active components of AC and the pathway target proteins， such as stromal cell-derived factor-1 （SDF-1）， C-X-C motif chemokine receptor 4 （CXCR4）， and nuclear factor kappa-B p65 （NF-<italic>κ</italic>B p65）. The orthotopic transplantation model of CT26.WT colon cancer was established in mice for <italic>in vivo</italic> experimental verification. Sixty BALB/c male mice were randomly divided into a sham operation group， a model group， a 5-fluorouracil （5-Fu， 30 mg·kg^-1） group，and low- （0.32 g·kg^-1）， medium- （0.64 g·kg^-1）， and high-dose （1.28 g·kg^-1） AC groups， with 10 mice in each group. The sham operation group and the model group received normal saline by gavage. The corresponding drugs were administered by gavage in the 5-Fu group and by intraperitoneal injection in the AC groups. After intervention for 15 days， the tumor <italic>in situ</italic> was completely stripped， and the colon tissues 5-6 cm in length adjacent to the tumor were taken. The tumor volume was measured and calculated. The pathological changes of tumor tissues and colon tissues were observed by Hematoxylin-Eosin （HE） staining. Western blot was used to detect the protein expression of SDF-1， CXCR4， p-NF-<italic>κ</italic>B p65 in colon tissues. Western blot and Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction （Real-time PCR） were used to detect SDF-1， CXCR4， NF-<italic>κ</italic>B p65， Cyclin D₁， oncogene c-Myc protein and mRNA expression in tumor tissues. Result:Compared with the model group， 5-Fu and AC groups showed reduced tumor volumes <italic>in situ</italic> （<italic>P</italic><0.05， <italic>P</italic><0.01）， with the tumor inhibition rate in the 5-Fu group as high as （61.38±2.34）%. The tumor-inhibiting effect was optimal in the medium-dose AC group， with the tumor inhibition rate of （43.43±3.71）%. Compared with the model group， 5-Fu and AC groups showed relieved pathological changes of tumor and colon tissues. Specifically， AC down-regulated the protein expression levels of SDF-1， CXCR4， and p-NF-<italic>κ</italic>B p65 in colon tissues （<italic>P</italic><0.01）， and down-regulated the protein and mRNA expression levels of SDF-1， CXCR4， NF-<italic>κ</italic>B p65， Cyclin D₁， and c-Myc in tumor tissues （<italic>P</italic><0.05， <italic>P</italic><0.01）. Conclusion:AC can inhibit the growth of orthotopic transplantation tumor of colon cancer， and its intervention mechanism may be related to the regulation of related protein and mRNA expression in the SDF-1/CXCR4/NF-<italic>κ</italic>B signaling pathway.

Effect and Mechanism of Qixian Tongluo Prescription on Neural Function Recovery in Patients with Cerebral Infarction / 中国实验方剂学杂志

Objective:To investigate the effect of Qixian Tongluo prescription on neural function recovery in patients with cerebral infarction and its mechanism. Method:A total of 100 inpatients （January to June，2020）with cerebral infarction in the Neurology Department of Wenzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine were assigned to an experimental group （<italic>n</italic>=50） and a control group （<italic>n</italic>=50） according to the random number table. Both groups received conventional treatment of western medicine，while the experimental group took additional Qixian Tongluo prescription. Treatment lasted for 12 weeks. The clinical efficacy，National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale （NIHSS） score， the modified Barthel index （MBI），Fugl-Meyer assessment （FMA） score， and levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor（BDNF），vascular endothelial growth factor（VEGF）， and stromal cell-derived factor-1（SDF-1） in peripheral blood of the two groups before and after treatment were compared. Result:The total response rate in the experimental group was 84.00%（42/50），higher than 66.00%（33/50） in the control group （<italic>Z</italic>=-7.365，<italic>P</italic><0.05）. There was no significant difference in the scores of MBI，FMA， and NIHSS before treatment between the two groups. The MBI and FMA scores of the two groups increased （<italic>P</italic><0.01）， and the NIHSS scores decreased （<italic>P</italic><0.05， <italic>P</italic><0.01）. Compared with the control group after treatment， the experimental group showed increased MBI and FMA scores and decreased NIHSS score （<italic>P</italic><0.05）. There was no significant difference in BDNF level between the two groups before and after treatment. The VEGF and SDF-1 levels in the peripheral blood of the two groups were higher than those before treatment （<italic>P</italic><0.05）， and the experimental group was higher than the control group （<italic>P</italic><0.05）. Conclusion:Qixian Tongluo prescription can effectively improve the clinical efficacy，the quality of life， and the prognosis of patients with cerebral infarction during convalescence. The underlying mechanism is associated with the promotion of the expression of endogenous VEGF and SDF-1 in the peripheral blood to activate the SDF-1/chemokine receptor 4（CXCR4） signaling pathway， induce the recruitment and mobilization of endothelial progenitor cells， and facilitate the angiogenesis and repair of ischemic brain tissues.

Effect of Ru′ai Shuhou Prescription on Proliferation and Metastasis of Breast Cancer MDA-MB-453 Cells Through SDF-1/CXCR4 Biological Axis / 中国实验方剂学杂志

Objective:To investigate the effect of Ru′ai Shuhou prescription （RSR） drug-containing serum on the proliferation and invasion ability of breast cancer cells MDA-MB-453 based on the biological axis of stromal cell-derived factor-1（SDF-1）/chemokine receptor 4 （CXCR4）. Method:A model of MDA-MB-453 cells with SDF-1-induced high expression of CXCR4 was established， and the rat drug-serum containing RSR and blank rat serum were prepared respectively. The cells were divided into fetal bovine serum control group （Blank）， blank rat serum group， SDF-1+blank rat serum group， SDF-1+RSR group， AMD3100+ SDF-1+blank rat serum group， and AMD3100+ SDF-1+RSR group. After intervention for 48 h， cell proliferation was detected by cell counting kit-8 （CCK-8） assay， cell invasion ability was detected by transwell assay， and mRNA and protein expressions of CXCR4， matrix metalloproteinase-2 （MMP-2） and MMP-9 were detected by Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction （Real-time PCR） and Western blot， respectively. Result:As compared with the blank serum group， the proliferation of MDA-MB-453 cells was promoted and expression of CXCR4 mRNA was increased significantly when SDF-1 was 100 μg·L-1 （P<0.05）. As compared with SDF-1+blank rat serum group， RSR inhibited the proliferation and invasion of MDA-MB-453 cells induced by SDF-1， and at the same time， down-regulated the mRNA and protein expressions of CXCR4， MMP-2 and MMP-9 （P<0.05）. After pre-treatment with AMD3100 for 24 h， the inhibitory effect of RSR to cell proliferation was significantly increased （P<0.05）， and meanwhile， the decreases in mRNA and protein expression of CXCR4， MMP-2 and MMP-9 were more obvious， with statistically significant differences （P<0.05）. Conclusion:Through SDF-1/CXCR4 biological axis， RSR could down-regulate the expression of MMP-2 and MMP-9， reduce the degradation of extracellular matrix （ECM）， and then inhibit the metastasis of MDA-MB-453 cells. In addition， it has a synergistic effect with CXCR4 inhibitor AMD3100.

In vitro study on promoting migration ability of rat adipose derived stem cells modified by stromal cell-derived factor 1α / 中国修复重建外科杂志

Objective: To explored the effect of stromal cell-derived factor 1α (SDF-1α) on promoting the migration ability of rat adipose derived stem cells (rADSCs) by constructed the rADSCs overexpression SDF-1α via adenovirus transfection. Methods: rADSCs were isolated from adipose tissue of 6-week-old SPF Sprague Dawley rats. Morphological observation, multi-directional differentiations (osteogenic, adipogenic, and chondrogenic inductions), and flow cytometry identification were performed. Transwell cell migration experiment was used to observe and screen the optimal concentration of exogenous SDF-1α to optimize the migration ability of rADSCs; the optimal multiplicity of infection (MOI) of rADSCs was screened by observing the cell status and fluorescence expression after transfection. Then the third generation of rADSCs were divided into 4 groups: group A was pure rADSCs; group B was rADSCs co-cultured with SDF-1α at the best concentration; group C was rADSCs infected with recombinant adenovirus-mediated green fluorescent protein (Adv-GFP) with the best MOI; group D was rADSCs infected with Adv-GFP-SDF-1α overexpression adenovirus with the best MOI. Cell counting kit 8 (CCK-8) and Transwell cell migration experiment were preformed to detect and compare the effect of exogenous SDF-1α and SDF-1α overexpression on the proliferation and migration ability of rADSCs. Results: The cell morphology, multi-directional differentiations, and flow cytometry identification showed that the cultured cells were rADSCs. After screening, the optimal stimulating concentration of exogenous SDF-1α was 12.5 nmol/L; the optimal MOI of Adv-GFP adenovirus was 200; the optimal MOI of Adv-GFP-SDF-1α overexpression adenovirus was 400. CCK-8 method and Transwell cell migration experiment showed that compared with groups A and C, groups B and D could significantly improve the proliferation and migration of rADSCs ( P<0.05); the effect of group D on enhancing the migration of rADSCs was weaker than that of group B, but the effect of promoting the proliferation of rADSCs was stronger than that of group D ( P<0.05). Conclusion: SDF-1α overexpression modification on rADSCs can significantly promote the proliferation and migration ability, which may be a potential method to optimize the application of ADSCs in tissue regeneration and wound repair.

In vitro anti-tuberculosis effect of chitosan-gelatin/poly(lactic acid co-glycolic acid) combined with drug-loaded hydrogel / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND: Anti-tuberculous chemotherapy is the main method for treating bone and joint tuberculosis. However, systemic administration hardly maintains the effective drug concentration in the focus area, and the therapeutic efficacy is unsatisfactory. OBJECTIVE: To prepare a chitosan-gelatin/poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) combined with drug-loaded hydrogel, which can release anti-tuberculosis drugs in situ for a long time and promote osteogenesis. METHODS: Isoniazid, a hydrophilic anti-tuberculosis drug, and a hydrophobic stromal cell derived factor-1 were loaded into poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) by double emulsion method to prepare drug-loaded poly(lactic acid co-glycolic acid) microspheres, which were then mixed into chitosan gelatin/poly(lactic acid co-glycolic acid) combined with drug-loaded hydrogel. The ability of drug delivery and anti-tuberculosis of poly(lactic acid co-glycolic acid) microspheres and chitosan gelatin/poly(lactic acid co-glycolic acid) combined with drug-loaded hydrogels in vitro were tested. MC3T3-E1 cells were inoculated on the surface of microspheres and hydrogel respectively. The biocompatibility was detected by cell counting kit-8 assay. The osteogenetic activity was detected by alkaline phosphatase activity. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) The burst release of isoniazid in the microspheres was about 23.3% in 1 hour, 42.6% in 2 days, and then it entered the sustained-release stage in the later 25 days. The burst release of stromal cell derived factor was about 19.8% in 1 hour, 44.7% in 2 days, and then it entered the sustained-release stage in the next 25 days. The release of isoniazid and stromal cell-derived factor in the combined drug-loaded hydrogel was 8.3% and 8.5% in the first hour, respectively. The cumulative release rates on the second day were 15.2% and 17.6%, respectively, which were much lower than that of poly(lactic acid co-glycolic acid) microspheres. (2) After 4 weeks in vitro, the antibacterial diameter of the combined drug-loaded hydrogel was much larger than that of the drug-loaded microspheres, and the antibacterial rate was higher than that of the drug-loaded microspheres (P < 0.05). (3) The combined drug-loaded hydrogel and the drug-loaded microspheres had good cytocompatibility and cell viability was about 100%. (4) After 5 and 10 days of culture, there was no significant difference in the activity of alkaline phosphatase on the surface of drug-loaded hydrogel and drug-loaded microspheres. (5) These results show that the in situ chitosan-gelatin/poly(lactic acid co-glycolic acid) combined with drug-loaded hydrogel can be used for treating tuberculosis and other bone and joint infections.

Expression and significance of stromal cell-derived factor-1 and its receptor CXCR4 in patients with pterygium / 国际眼科杂志(Guoji Yanke Zazhi)

@#AIM: To investigate the expression and significance of stromal cell-derived factor(SDF-1)and its receptor CXC chemokine receptor 4(CXCR4)in patients with pterygium of different ages.<p>METHODS: From January 2018 to October 2018, surgical specimens of 60 patients with primary pterygium and 60 eyes(including 30 eyes younger than 50 years old and 30 eyes older than 50 years old)were collected from the No.474 Hospital of Chinese PLA, at the same time collect age matched strabismus diorthosis and normal conjunctiva tissues of 30 patients with retinal detachment repairs(including 15 eyes younger than 50 years, older than 50 years of age 15 eyes).The expression and localization of SDF-1/CXCR4 in pterygium tissue specimens were detected by HE staining and immunohistochemistry, and the relationship between the expression of SDF-1/CXCR4 and the clinical characteristics of patients was analyzed. The mean optical density of SDF-1 /CXCR4 was measured by IPP 6.0 software.<p>RESULTS: SDF-1/CXCR4 showed slightly positive or no positive expression in normal conjunctival basal cells, but positive expression in both full-layer conjunctival epithelial cells and vascular endothelial cells in pterygium, with significant difference in expression level, and more obvious expression in basal cells, showing obvious polarity. The expression levels of SDF-1 and CXCR4 in pterygium tissues were higher than those in normal conjunctival tissues, and the difference was statistically significant(<i>P</i><0.05). The expression of CXCR4 in patients younger than 50 years old was greater than that in patients older than 50 years old, and the difference was statistically significant(<i>P</i><0.05).<p>CONCLUSION: SDF-1 and CXCR4 expression is up-regulated in pterygium, suggesting that SDF-1 and CXCR4 participates in the formation of pterygium and inhibits the SDF-1/CXCR4 signaling pathway, which may inhibit the occurrence of pterygium, and may also become a drug therapeutic target for pterygium, and become a new research direction. The higher expression of CXCR4 in young pterygium patients suggests that individualized drug administration may be realized in the future to reduce the waste of medical resources.

Effect of Duhuo Xuduan Tang for Oral Administration and Iontophoresis on SDF-1/CXCR4 Signaling Pathway and Relevant Factors of Cartilage Degradation in Knee Joint Fluid of Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis with Liver and Kidney Deficiency / 中国实验方剂学杂志

Objective::To observe the clinical efficacy of Duhuo Xuduan Tang for oral administration and iontophoresis in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis (KOA) with liver and kidney deficiency and its effect on stromal cell-derived factor-1 (SDF-1)/C-X-C chemokine receptor type 4 (CXCR4) signaling pathway. Method::Totally 150 KOA patients with deficiency of liver and kidney diagnosed in the Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) were randomly divided into control group, oral TCM group and iontophoresis group, with 50 cases in each group. The control group was given glucosamine sulfate capsule, 0.5 g/time, twice a day, while the oral TCM group was given Duhuo Xuduan Tang, 150 mL/time, twice a day. In the iontophoresis group, Duhuo Xuduan Tang was administered at Kuangu acupoint, Xiguan acupoint, Xiyan acupoint and Dubi acupoint for iontophoresis for 30 minutes, once a day. All of the three groups were treated for 4 weeks. The swelling degree and the pain degree of knee joint before and after treatment were observed, and the clinical efficacy was recorded. The protein contents of SDF-1, CXCR4, matrix metalloproteinase-3 (MMP-3) and matrix metalloproteinase-13 (MMP-13) in knee joint fluid before and after treatment were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Result::The efficacy of oral TCM group was better than that of iontophoresis group and control group, and the recurrence rate was the lowest (P<0.05). Compared with before treatment, the tenderness increased, whereas visual analogue scale(VAS) score, knee swelling score, The Western Ontario and McMaste Universities (WOMAC) score and SDF-1, CXCR4, MMP-3 and MMP-13 protein content in knee joint fluid decreased in oral TCM group after treatment, which were better than those in iontophoresis group and control group (P<0.05). Conclusion::Duhuo Xuduan Tang for oral administration and iontophoresis has an obvious effect on KOA with liver and kidney deficiency, with the best effect through oral administration. Its mechanism may be related to the inhibition of SDF-1/CXCR4 inflammatory signaling pathway and cartilage decomposition.

Expression of miRNA-1 in colorectal cancer tissues and its effect on proliferation and invasion of colorectal cancer DLD1 cells / 肿瘤研究与临床

Objective To investigate the expression of miRNA-1 (miR-1) in colorectal cancer (CRC) tissues and its effect on proliferation and invasion of CRC cells in vitro as well as its mechanism. Methods A total of 180 CRC tissues from the hospitalized patients who underwent excision surgery and 114 adjacent cancer tissues in the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Shanxi Medical University between June 2015 and December 2015 were collected. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) was used to detect the expression of miR-1 in 58 cases of CRC tissues and adjacent cancer tissues. Immunohistochemistry was used to detect the expression of stromal cell-derived factor-1 (SDF-1) protein in 122 CRC tissues and effect of overexpression or knockdown of miR-1 on the proliferation, colony formation and invasiveness of DLD1 cells, respectively. Western blot was used to determine the effect of overexpression or knockdown of miR-1 on the expression of SDF-1 in DLD1 cells. Results RT-qPCR results showed that the expression of miR-1 in CRC tissues was decreased compared with the corresponding adjacent cancer tissues (the relative expression level ratio < 0.5), and the low expression rate of miR-1 in CRC was 82.8％ (48/58). Immunohistochemistry results showed that the positive expression rate of SDF-1 in CRC tissues was higher than that in adjacent cancer tissues [81.1％ (99/122) vs. 8.9％ (5/56), χ2= 82.415, P< 0.01]. Cell function experiment showed that, compared with the control group, the proliferative activity of DLD1 cells that transfected miR-1 mimics was decreased, meanwhile, the colony formation, invasion and SDF-1 expression were reduced (P< 0.05). The proliferative activity, colony formation, invasion and SDF-1 expression in DLD1 cells that transfected miR-1 inhibitor were improved compared with those in the control group (P< 0.05). Conclusions The expression of miR-1 in CRC tissues is low and it may act as a tumor suppressor gene through affecting proliferation and invasive potential of CRC cells by regulating the expression of SDF-1.

Effect of ranibizumab combined with vitrectomy on the serum VEGF-A and SDF-1 expression in patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy / 国际眼科杂志(Guoji Yanke Zazhi)

@#AIM:To discuss the effect of ranibizumab combined with vitrectomy(VT)on the serum vascular endothelial growth factor A(VEGF-A)and human stromal cell derived factor 1(SDF-1)expression in patients with PDR.<p>METHODS: Totally 120 patients with PDR were selected from January 2017 to January 2018 in our hospital, according to the random digital table, they were divided into group A and group B, 60 cases in each group, group A was given VT treatment, group B was given ranibizumab vitreous injection treatment on this basis, the VT operation, complication and VEGF-A, SDF-1, BCVA, CMT were compared between the two groups.<p>RESULTS: The postoperative serum VEGF-A and SDF-1 levels in the two groups were significantly lower than those in the preoperative, and the group B was significantly lower than group A(<i>P</i><0.05). The VT operation time, electrocoagulation, intraoperative bleeding and complication rate in the group B were significantly lower than those in the group A(<i>P</i><0.05). The 1d, 3mo postoperative BCVA, CMT in the two groups were significantly lower than those in the preoperative, and the group B was significantly lower than the group A(<i>P</i><0.05).<p>CONCLUSION: ranibizumab combined with VT can effectively improve the serum VEGF-A and SDF-1 levels in patients with PDR, it can reduce the trauma and complications of VT, and improve the BCVA and CMT in patient.

Effect of stromal cell-derived factor 1α/cysteine X cysteine receptor 4 signaling pathway on axial stress stimulation promoting bone regeneration / 中国修复重建外科杂志

Objective: To observe the change of stromal cell-derived factor 1α/cysteine X cysteine receptor 4 (SDF-1α/CXCR4) signaling pathway during the process of axial stress stimulation promoting bone regeneration, and to further explore its mechanism. Methods: A total of 72 male New Zealand white rabbits were selected to prepare the single cortical bone defect in diameter of 8 mm at the proximal end of the right tibia that repaired with deproteinized cancellous bone. All models were randomly divided into 3 groups ( n=24). Group A was treated with intraperitoneally injection of PBS; Group B was treated with stress stimulation and intraperitoneally injection of PBS; Group C was treated with stress stimulation and intraperitoneally injection of AMD3100 solution. The X-ray films were taken and Lane-Sandhu scores of bone healing were scored at 2, 4, 8, and 12 weeks after operation, while specimens were harvested for HE staining, immunohistochemical staining of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and CXCR4, and Western blot (SDF-1α and CXCR4). The bone healing area was scanned by Micro-CT at 12 weeks after operation, and the volume and density of new bone were calculated. Results: X-ray film showed that the Lane-Sandhu scores of bone healing in group B were significantly higher than those in groups A and C at 4, 8, and 12 weeks after operation ( P<0.05). Micro-CT scan showed that the bone defect was repaired in group B and the pulp cavity was re-passed at 12 weeks after operation. The volume and density of new bone were higher in group B than in groups A and C ( P<0.05). HE staining showed that the new bone growth in bone defect area and the degradation of scaffolds were faster in group B than in groups A and C after 4 weeks. The immunohistochemical staining showed that the expressions of VEGF and CXCR4 in 3 groups reached the peak at 4 weeks, and group B was higher than groups A and C ( P<0.05). Western blot analysis showed that the expressions of SDF-1α and CXCR4 in group B were significantly higher than those in groups A and C at 4 and 8 weeks after operation ( P<0.05). Conclusion: Axial stress stimulation can promote the expression of SDF-1α in bone defect tissue, activate and regulate the CXCR4 signal collected by marrow mesenchymal stem cells, and accelerate bone regeneration in bone defect area.

Effect of electroacupuncture on expression of stromal cell derived factor-1α in focal ischemic cerebral tissue of rats with cerebral ischemia/ reperfusion injury / 针刺研究

OBJECTIVE: To observe the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) of "Baihui" (GV20) and "Zusanli" (ST36) on the expression of stromal cell derived factor-1α (SDF-1α) and CD34 in ischemic cortex tissue of cerebral ische-mia /reperfusion injury (CI/RI) rats, so as to study its mechanisms underlying improving CI/RI. METHODS: Thirty male SD rats were equally and randomly divided into sham operation, model and EA groups (n=10 rats in each group). The CI/RI model was established by occlusion of the middle cerebral artery for 120 min, followed by reperfusion. EA (40 Hz, 1-2 mA) was applied to GV20 and left ST36 for 20 min, once daily for successive 14 days. The neurological deficit severity was assessed by using Longa's and colleagues' methods. The histopathological changes of the ischemic tissues were observed after H.E. staining and the expression of SDF-1α and CD34 in the ischemic cortex tissues was detected by immunohistochemistry. RESULTS: After modeling, the neurological deficit score, and the numbers of SDF-1α and CD34-positive cells in the ischemic cerebral cortex tissue were significantly increased in the model group (P<0.05). Following EA intervention, the increased neurological deficit score was reversed at the 3rd, 7th and 14th day, and the increased SDF-1α and CD34-positive cells were significantly further up-regulated in the EA group (P<0.05). H.E. staining showed tissue edema, widening of the intercellular space, cavitation-like changes, neuronal shrinkage, nuclear pyknosis with hyperchroma or even disappearance, and aggregation of inflammatory and neurogliocytes in the model group. These situations were relatively milder in the EA group. CONCLUSION: EA of GV20 and ST36 can improve neurological function of CI/RI rats, which may be associated with its effect in up-regulating the expression of SDF-1α and CD34 proteins in the ischemic cerebral cortex tissues.

Evaluation of SDF-1 complex with CGF applied to canine dental-pulp-like tissue regeneration / 上海交通大学学报（医学版）

Objective: To evaluate the feasibility of immature permanent teeth pulp regeneration with a new method that utilizes the integration of concentrated growth factor (CGF) as a scaffold and stromal cell-derived factor-1 (SDF-1). Methods: Canine dental pulp cells (DPC) were isolated and cultured in vitro. Then the effects of SDF-1 and CGF were observed on DPC proliferation and differentiation. The pulpless model was established on the beagle’s immature incisors which were divided into four groups: natural pulp (A), empty cannel (B), CGF-filling (C) and SDF-1/CGF-filling (D). After 10 weeks, specimens were checked by imaging examination, RT-PCR and histological observation. Results: CGF extraction (CGFe) induced DPC proliferation while the combination of SDF-1 and CGFe enhanced this effect and also facilitated odontogenic and angiogenic differentiation of DPC. According to imaging examination, the apex growth of all four groups was in varying degrees. RT-PCR indicated the expressions of odontogenesis and angiogenesis related genes in group D were higher than those in group C. Besides, neonatal dentin and dental-pulp-like tissue were observed inside the canal of both group C and D, while only cementum-like tissue existed around root apex of group B. Conclusion:SDF-1 plays an important role in driving the process of pulp-like-tissue regeneration of immature permanent teeth by using CGF as an effective scaffold.

Expression of miRNA-1 in colorectal cancer tissues and its effect on proliferation and invasion of colorectal cancer DLD1 cells / 肿瘤研究与临床

Objective@#To investigate the expression of miRNA-1 (miR-1) in colorectal cancer (CRC) tissues and its effect on proliferation and invasion of CRC cells in vitro as well as its mechanism.@*Methods@#A total of 180 CRC tissues from the hospitalized patients who underwent excision surgery and 114 adjacent cancer tissues in the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Shanxi Medical University between June 2015 and December 2015 were collected. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) was used to detect the expression of miR-1 in 58 cases of CRC tissues and adjacent cancer tissues. Immunohistochemistry was used to detect the expression of stromal cell-derived factor-1 (SDF-1) protein in 122 CRC tissues and effect of overexpression or knockdown of miR-1 on the proliferation, colony formation and invasiveness of DLD1 cells, respectively. Western blot was used to determine the effect of overexpression or knockdown of miR-1 on the expression of SDF-1 in DLD1 cells.@*Results@#RT-qPCR results showed that the expression of miR-1 in CRC tissues was decreased compared with the corresponding adjacent cancer tissues (the relative expression level ratio < 0.5), and the low expression rate of miR-1 in CRC was 82.8% (48/58). Immunohistochemistry results showed that the positive expression rate of SDF-1 in CRC tissues was higher than that in adjacent cancer tissues [81.1% (99/122) vs. 8.9% (5/56), χ2 = 82.415, P < 0.01]. Cell function experiment showed that, compared with the control group, the proliferative activity of DLD1 cells that transfected miR-1 mimics was decreased, meanwhile, the colony formation, invasion and SDF-1 expression were reduced (P < 0.05). The proliferative activity, colony formation, invasion and SDF-1 expression in DLD1 cells that transfected miR-1 inhibitor were improved compared with those in the control group (P < 0.05).@*Conclusions@#The expression of miR-1 in CRC tissues is low and it may act as a tumor suppressor gene through affecting proliferation and invasive potential of CRC cells by regulating the expression of SDF-1.