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Objective: The study aimed to investigate the hepatoprotective effects of Gastrodia elata rhizome (GR) on thioacetamide (TAA)-induced liver injury in dogs. We evaluated serum biochemical and hematological parameters, with emphasis on alanine transaminase (ALT), alanine phosphates (ALP), and nitric oxide (NO) levels, in dogs with TAA-induced liver injury. Materials and Methods: The animals were divided into a control group (Con), TAA group, Silymarin group (Sil, 50 mg/kg), Gastrodia rhizome low dose (GRL) (low) + TAA, GRH (high) + TAA, and GR high-dose group (GRH) control group. GRL and GRH were given daily at 50 and 100 mg/kg, respectively. TAA was given on days 1, 4, and 7 at a dose of 300 mg/kg. Results: GR significantly reduced liver injury in treated animals, as indicated by lowered levels of ALT (about 32% at day 21 in both GRL + TAA and GRH + TAA groups), ALP (about 17% and 21% at day 21 in both GRL + TAA, GRH + TAA groups, respectively), and NO (about 36% at day 21 in both GRL + TAA, GRH + TAA groups) compared to the TAA control group. Hematological parameters showed mild changes during the experiment. High-performance liquid chromatography analysis revealed gastrodin, a major component of the GR extract, constitutes 2.6% of the extract. Conclusion: The GR demonstrated significant hepatoprotective effects against TAA-induced liver injury in dogs. The study provides evidence for the potential therapeutic use of GR in the management of liver diseases.
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Background and Aim: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic, painful, degenerative inflammatory disease of the synovial joints. Regular use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to decrease OA pain can have severe side effects, such as gastric irritation, ulcers, and heart problems. Natural products are extensively used to minimize OA-associated pain and inflammatory reactions. Lilium lancifolium is commonly used to alleviate several diseases through its anti-inflammatory effects. This study examined the impact of L. lancifolium extract on alleviating pain and inflammation associated with articular cartilage damage. Materials and Methods: Hydro-ethanol extracts of the L. lancifolium bulb were used. The experimental animals (adult beagle dogs) were divided into four groups: sham, which received neither treatment nor surgery; placebo, which received an empty gelatin capsule; glucosamine, which received glutamine (60 mg/kg); and L. lancifolium, which received an L. lancifolium extract-filled (60 mg/kg) gelatin capsule for 8 weeks. OA was induced by an expert orthopedic surgeon in 2-year-old dogs through resection of cranial cruciate ligament and lateral collateral ligament. Inflammatory cytokines, enzymes, lameness score, radiology, and histological changes were assessed. Results: Our experiments showed that long-term oral therapy with L. lancifolium alleviated inflammation and increased histological damage. L. lancifolium treatment effectively reduced cytokines, such as interleukin-6, metalloproteinase-9, leukotriene-4, prostaglandin, and cyclo-oxygenase in dogs with OA, suggesting the potential to minimize inflammatory reactions in OA. L. lancifolium showed anti-inflammatory qualities in dogs with OA. This effect was comparable with that of glucosamine OA treatment. Conclusion: L. lancifolium supplementation represents a possible therapeutic and management option in this model of OA.
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Background and Aim: Canine atopic dermatitis (CAD) is a hereditary susceptibility to the development of allergic symptoms in response to repeated exposure to generally innocuous substances known as "allergens." Allergens can be plants, animals, mold, mites, or milk. At present, serological enzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA) kits are used for immunoglobulin E (IgE)-specific allergen detection due to their simplicity and accuracy. This study aimed to detect allergens in dogs with CAD and determine how they differ according to season, breed, age, and sex using a serological test in six provinces in South Korea for 12 months. This will allow practitioners to easily understand the risk factors related to CAD. Materials and Methods: In this study, IgE allergen-specific ELISA kits were used. The allergens were detected in serum samples collected from different regions considering season, sex, breed, and age. Allergens were divided into the following Ten categories: 1. Dairy, yeast, and egg, 2. grains, 3. vegetables, 4. meat, 5. seafood, 6. animals, 7. mold, 8. insects, 9. mites, and 10. trees. Results: The percentage of allergens detected in males (54.8%) was higher than that of females (45.2%); 54.2% of allergens occurred in 3-year-old dogs or older. Moreover, regarding frequency, 65.6% of overall allergens occur during autumn; Chungcheongnam-do and Jeollabuk-do showed 20.7% and 20.9%, respectively. Additionally, among allergens categories, notable allergen occurrence was as follows: 38.3% corn; 28.7% potatoes; 22.7% duck; 24.4%,codfish; 31.2% animal wool; 95.6% Aspergillus fumigatus; 31.9% flea; 41.8% oak; and 25.0% sheep's sorrel grass. Conclusion: This study showcases the frequency of 60 allergens in six provinces detected in dogs with CAD; most likely from food or the environment using serological ELISA kits. Environmental sensitizer results can be considered for humans suffering from allergies to avoid a similar environment. A large-scale study can be performed to evaluate the allergens in the state. However, neither a skin test nor feed analysis was conducted, which is a limitation of this study.
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Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a severe inflammatory disease that has spread throughout the world. Cirsium japonicum (CJ) and Aralia elata (AE) are natural herbs with potent antioxidative antidiabetics and anti-inflammatory effects. In this investigation, we studied the defensive role of the combination of CJ and AE against LPS-induced inflammation in RAW 264.7 cells, dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis in mice, and acetic acid-induced colitis in dogs. MTT assay was performed to identify the toxic effect of CJ and AE extracts. NO, and MDA level was also measured by NO and MDA assay. To measure the pro-inflammatory protein expression, a western blot was performed. To induce colitis, 3% DSS was used for mice and 6% acetic acid was used for dogs. Histopathology and colonoscopy were executed to detect the effect of extracts. CJ and AE pretreatment reduced the level of NO, MDA, and the expression of pro-inflammatory proteins cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and interleukin-1ß (IL-1ß) in RAW 264.7. Compared to the separate doses of CJ and AE, the combined dose of CJ and AE significantly reduced clinical symptoms induced by DSS in mice and acetic acid in dogs including weight loss, bloody stool, shortening of the colon, and the severity of colitis and degree of histological damage in the colon. Therefore, these results indicated that a combined dose of CJ and AE has a protective effect against LPS-induced RAW 264.7 cells, DSS-mediated colonic inflammation in mice, and acetic acid-induced colitis in dogs.
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Aralia , Cirsium , Colite Ulcerativa , Colite , Animais , Anti-Inflamatórios/efeitos adversos , Colite/tratamento farmacológico , Colite Ulcerativa/induzido quimicamente , Colite Ulcerativa/tratamento farmacológico , Colite Ulcerativa/metabolismo , Colo , Sulfato de Dextrana/farmacologia , Modelos Animais de Doenças , Cães , Inflamação/tratamento farmacológico , Lipopolissacarídeos/farmacologia , Camundongos , Extratos Vegetais/metabolismo , Extratos Vegetais/farmacologia , Extratos Vegetais/uso terapêutico , Células RAW 264.7RESUMO
During pregnancy, the uterus undergoes intense neovascularization and vascular remodeling to supply oxygen and nutrients to the embryo. During this period, progesterone secreted from the ovary has effects on vascular remodeling in the endometrium and interacts with angiogenic factors. However, the exact mechanism of uterine vascular remodeling during pregnancy is poorly understood. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the association between angiopoietin-2 (Ang-2), one of the angiopoietins, and intrauterine vessel remodeling during pregnancy, and to determine the effect of progesterone on Ang-2 levels. Changes in Ang-2 expression were observed according to quantitative modification of progesterone using pregnant mice and human uterine microvascular endothelial cells. As a result, Ang-2 was observed mainly in the mesometrial region (MR) of the uterus during the period between implantation and placentation. Furthermore, a substantial amount of Ang-2 also appeared in endothelial cells, particularly of the venous sinus region (VSR). Interestingly, Ang-2 expression was increased by progesterone, whereas estrogen had limited effects. To confirm the association between Ang-2 and progesterone, the function of the progesterone receptor (PR) was inhibited using RU486, a blocker of PR. Ang-2 expression and vascular remodeling of the VSR in the uterus were decreased when the functions of progesterone were inhibited. Overall, the regulation of Ang-2 by progesterone/PR was associated with vascular remodeling in the VSR during pregnancy. The present study proposed a solution to prevent pregnancy failure due to a lack of vascularity in the uterus in advance.
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Angiopoietina-2/metabolismo , Neovascularização Fisiológica/fisiologia , Progesterona/farmacologia , Útero/irrigação sanguínea , Útero/metabolismo , Remodelação Vascular/fisiologia , Animais , Células Cultivadas , Implantação do Embrião/fisiologia , Células Endoteliais/efeitos dos fármacos , Células Endoteliais/metabolismo , Endotélio Vascular/citologia , Endotélio Vascular/crescimento & desenvolvimento , Endotélio Vascular/metabolismo , Feminino , Antagonistas de Hormônios/farmacologia , Humanos , Camundongos Endogâmicos C57BL , Mifepristona/farmacologia , Gravidez , Receptores de Progesterona/antagonistas & inibidores , Receptores de Progesterona/metabolismo , Análise Espaço-Temporal , Útero/citologia , Remodelação Vascular/efeitos dos fármacosRESUMO
Alchemilla vulgaris and Mimosa tenuiflora (Mimosa) have been used to treat cutaneous wounds as a traditional remedy due to their various biological activities. But, there are only a few studies about the effects of these herbs on wound healing. The purpose of this study is to investigate the wound healing effect of the herbal mixture, consisting of A. vulgaris and Mimosa, in mice and to determine the activity of the extract in vitro. In present study, application of an ointment containing the herbal mixture on the dorsal skin wounds of mice showed that the wound healing process was faster than treatment of Fusidic acid. Histological analysis demonstrated the herbal mixture promoted re-epithelialization, collagen synthesis, and especially the regeneration of skin appendages such as hair follicles. Immunohistochemical analysis revealed the herbal mixture improved angiogenesis and the stabilization of blood vessels, as well as accelerated the formation of granulation tissue. In addition, we demonstrated that herbal mixture enhanced the migration of HaCaT, fibroblasts, and HUVECs on a two-dimensional wound, and promoted the proliferation of macrophages and lymphatic vessels. Our results demonstrated that herbal mixture can promote the migration of keratinocytes, fibroblasts, and endothelial cells, and the proliferation of macrophages and lymphatic vessels. Furthermore, it showed that herbal mixture accelerates wound healing. Therefore, we suggest that herbal mixture may have a potential for therapeutic use for treatment and management of cutaneous wound.
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Alchemilla , Fármacos Dermatológicos/farmacologia , Extratos Vegetais/farmacologia , Pele/efeitos dos fármacos , Cicatrização/efeitos dos fármacos , Ferimentos Penetrantes/tratamento farmacológico , Células 3T3-L1 , Administração Cutânea , Alchemilla/química , Animais , Movimento Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Proliferação de Células/efeitos dos fármacos , Colágeno/metabolismo , Fármacos Dermatológicos/administração & dosagem , Fármacos Dermatológicos/isolamento & purificação , Modelos Animais de Doenças , Fibroblastos/efeitos dos fármacos , Fibroblastos/metabolismo , Fibroblastos/patologia , Células Endoteliais da Veia Umbilical Humana/efeitos dos fármacos , Células Endoteliais da Veia Umbilical Humana/metabolismo , Humanos , Queratinócitos/efeitos dos fármacos , Queratinócitos/metabolismo , Queratinócitos/patologia , Vasos Linfáticos/efeitos dos fármacos , Vasos Linfáticos/metabolismo , Vasos Linfáticos/patologia , Macrófagos/efeitos dos fármacos , Macrófagos/metabolismo , Macrófagos/patologia , Masculino , Camundongos , Camundongos Endogâmicos BALB C , Mimosa/química , Neovascularização Fisiológica/efeitos dos fármacos , Pomadas , Fitoterapia , Extratos Vegetais/administração & dosagem , Extratos Vegetais/isolamento & purificação , Plantas Medicinais , Reepitelização/efeitos dos fármacos , Pele/lesões , Pele/metabolismo , Pele/patologia , Fatores de Tempo , Ferimentos Penetrantes/metabolismo , Ferimentos Penetrantes/patologiaRESUMO
Sigesbeckia pubescens (SP) is a traditional Chinese medicine, possessing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. In this study, we evaluate the neuroprotective activities of SP extract on glutamate-induced oxidative stress in HT22 cells and the molecular mechanism underlying neuroprotection. We applied 3-(4, 5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2, 5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT), crystal violet, reactive oxygen species (ROS), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), and western blot analyses for assessing the neuroprotective effects of SP extract. The experimental study revealed that SP considerably increased the cell viability, and reduced the oxidative stress promoted ROS and LDH generation in HT22 cells in a dose-dependent manner. Additionally, the morphology of HT22 cells was effectively improved by SP. Upregulated gene expressions of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) were markedly attenuated by SP. Similarly, SP notably suppressed the ROS-mediated phosphorylation of MAPK (pERK1/2, pJNK, and pp38) cascades and activation of apoptotic factor caspase-3 signaling pathway that overall contributed to the neuroprotection. Taken together, SP may exert neuroprotective effects via alteration of MAPK and caspase-3 pathways under oxidative stress condition. Therefore, SP is a potential agent for preventing oxidative stress-mediated neuronal cell death.
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Caspase 3/metabolismo , Medicamentos de Ervas Chinesas/farmacologia , Ácido Glutâmico/toxicidade , Sistema de Sinalização das MAP Quinases/efeitos dos fármacos , Fármacos Neuroprotetores/farmacologia , Estresse Oxidativo/efeitos dos fármacos , Animais , Apoptose/efeitos dos fármacos , Apoptose/fisiologia , Linhagem Celular , Sobrevivência Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Sobrevivência Celular/fisiologia , Relação Dose-Resposta a Droga , Regulação para Baixo/efeitos dos fármacos , Regulação para Baixo/fisiologia , Medicamentos de Ervas Chinesas/isolamento & purificação , Sistema de Sinalização das MAP Quinases/fisiologia , Camundongos , Fármacos Neuroprotetores/isolamento & purificação , Estresse Oxidativo/fisiologiaRESUMO
Baicalein, a herbal medicine, is a natural flavonoid isolated from the roots of Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi. It is known for its anticancer, anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties. Despite these well-known properties, it is not yet clear what effect baicalein has on tumor progression. Therefore, in the present study, we used B16F10 cells, Lewis lung carcinoma (LLC) cells, and human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) to investigate the effect of baicalein on cell proliferation and viability, migration and tube formation in vitro. In addition, an experimental animal model was used to observe the growth rate and metastasis of tumors and tumor vessel formation in vivo. Our results showed that baicalein decreased the proliferation and migration and induced tumor cell death via caspase-3 activation in the B16F10 and LLC cells, and strongly inhibited tube formation and cell migration in HUVECs. Furthermore, mouse models showed that baicalein reduced the tumor volume and greatly reduced the tumor growth rate in the early stages of tumor progression, and the baicalein-treated groups had significantly reduced expression of CD31 (endothelial cell marker) and α-SMA (mural cell marker) in the tumors, indicating that baicalein inhibits tumor angiogenesis by disrupting tumor vasculature development. Comparison of the lymph node and lung samples collected from the baicalein-treated group, and the untreated group showed that baicalein reduced metastasis of the tumor to these tissues. In summary, baicalein reduced tumor progression and metastasis, directly induced tumor cell death, and inhibited tumor angiogenesis. Our results strongly demonstrate that baicalein is a potential chemotherapeutic agent.
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Proliferação de Células/efeitos dos fármacos , Flavanonas/administração & dosagem , Melanoma Experimental/tratamento farmacológico , Neovascularização Patológica/tratamento farmacológico , Extratos Vegetais/administração & dosagem , Animais , Apoptose/efeitos dos fármacos , Carcinoma Pulmonar de Lewis , Movimento Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Flavanonas/química , Células Endoteliais da Veia Umbilical Humana , Humanos , Melanoma Experimental/genética , Melanoma Experimental/patologia , Camundongos , Neovascularização Patológica/genética , Neovascularização Patológica/patologia , Extratos Vegetais/química , Molécula-1 de Adesão Celular Endotelial a Plaquetas/genética , Scutellaria baicalensisRESUMO
Early pregnancy is characterized by an increase in the blood volume of the uterus for embryonic development, thereby exerting fluid shear stress (FSS) on the vascular walls. The uterus experiences vascular remodeling to accommodate the increased blood flow. The blood flowinduced FSS elevates the expression of vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGFs) and their receptors, and regulates vascular remodeling through the activation of VEGF receptor-3 (VEGFR-3). However, the mechanisms responsible for FSS-induced VEGFR-3 expression in the uterus during pregnancy are unclear. In this study, we demonstrate that vascular remodeling in the uterus during pregnancy is regulated by FSS-induced VEGFR-3 expression. We examined the association between VEGFR-3 and FSS through in vivo and in vitro experiments. In vivo experiments revealed VEGFR-3 expression in the CD31-positive region of the uterus of pregnant mice; VEGF-C (ligand for VEGFR3) was undetected in the uterus. These results confirmed that VEGFR-3 expression in the endometrium is independent of its ligand. In vitro studies experiments revealed that FSS induced morphological changes and increased VEGFR-3 expression in human uterine microvascular endothelial cells. Thus, VEGFR-3 activation by FSS is associated with vascular remodeling to allow increased blood flow in the uterus during pregnancy.
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Endotélio Vascular/metabolismo , Mecanotransdução Celular , Útero/metabolismo , Fator C de Crescimento do Endotélio Vascular/genética , Receptor 3 de Fatores de Crescimento do Endotélio Vascular/genética , Animais , Embrião de Mamíferos , Desenvolvimento Embrionário/fisiologia , Endotélio Vascular/crescimento & desenvolvimento , Feminino , Regulação da Expressão Gênica , Humanos , Ligantes , Camundongos , Camundongos Endogâmicos C57BL , Gravidez , Reologia , Estresse Mecânico , Útero/irrigação sanguínea , Útero/crescimento & desenvolvimento , Fator C de Crescimento do Endotélio Vascular/metabolismo , Receptor 3 de Fatores de Crescimento do Endotélio Vascular/metabolismo , Remodelação Vascular/fisiologiaRESUMO
Prion diseases are a family of progressive neurodegenerative disorders, which are fatal in the majority of cases and affect both humans and domestic animals. Prion protein (PrP) (106-126) retains the neurotoxic properties of the entire pathological PrPsc and it is generally used as a reasonable model to study the mechanisms responsible for prion diseases. In our previous studies, we demonstrated that hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF)-1α is involved in the gingerol-mediated protection of neuronal cells. HIF mediates cellular adaptations to low oxygen. Prolyl hydroxylase domain-containing protein 2 (PHD2) is an oxygen sensor that hydroxylates the HIF-α-subunit, promoting its proteasomal degradation under normoxic conditions. Thus, in the present study we wished to determine whether gingerol inhibits the catalytic activity of PHD2 and prevents HIF-1α protein proteasomal degradation, thereby preventing the occurrence of PrP (106-126)-induced neuronal apoptosis. We used the pharmacological inhibition of PHD2 by dimethyloxalylglycine (DMOG) or deferoxamine (DFO) and the genetic inhibition of HIF-1α by HIF-1α small interfering RNA (siRNA) to block the effects of gingerol against PrP (106-126)-induced neurotoxicity. Our results demonstrated that gingerol prevented PrP (106126)-induced neuronal apoptosis by upregulating HIF-1α and inhibiting the catalytic activity of PHD2 under normoxic conditions. Moreover, the protective effects of gingerol against PrP (106-126)-induced neuronal apoptosis were associated with the upregulation of the expression of cellular prion protein (PrPc). In conclusion, our results indicate that gingerol has therapeutic potential for use in the treatment or prevention of prion diseases, and its inhibitory effects on the catalytic activity of PHD2 may be of clinical benefit.
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Catecóis/farmacologia , Álcoois Graxos/farmacologia , Prolina Dioxigenases do Fator Induzível por Hipóxia/metabolismo , Doenças Priônicas/tratamento farmacológico , Doenças Priônicas/genética , Apoptose/efeitos dos fármacos , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Humanos , Subunidade alfa do Fator 1 Induzível por Hipóxia/metabolismo , Prolina Dioxigenases do Fator Induzível por Hipóxia/genética , Oxigênio , Fragmentos de Peptídeos/genética , Fragmentos de Peptídeos/metabolismo , Doenças Priônicas/prevenção & controle , Príons/genética , Príons/metabolismo , RNA Interferente Pequeno/genética , Regulação para CimaRESUMO
Bisphosphonates (BPs) remain the most widely used and effective antiresorptive agents in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. In particular, nitrogen-containing BPs (N-BPs) are more potent at inhibiting bone resorption in vivo than simple BPs, but they are associated with a number of side-effects including increased endothelial cell apoptosis in patients with multiple myeloma. Sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P), a sphingolipid metabolite, plays important roles in the regulation of cell growth, differentiation and programmed cell death as a multifunctional bioactive lipid mediator. The aim of this study was to elucidate the protective effect and the possible mechanism of S1P against BP-induced cell damage using human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). HUVECs were treated with S1P for 1 h and then with BP including alendronate, zoledronate and risedronate. S1P protects HUVECs against BP-induced cell death and the protective effect was increased by S1P in a dose-dependent manner. S1P blocked BP-induced caspase-3 activation, nuclear factor-κB activation, c-Jun-N-terminal kinase (JNK) phosphorylation and DNA fragmentation. The blocking of JNK phosphorylation inhibited BP-induced caspase activation and HUVEC cell death. The present study demonstrates that S1P inhibits BP-induced endothelial cell death via regulation of JNK phosphorylation, and also suggests that S1P has the potential to be a therapeutic drug in various vascular diseases induced by BP.
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Apoptose/efeitos dos fármacos , Difosfonatos/farmacologia , Proteínas Quinases JNK Ativadas por Mitógeno/metabolismo , Lisofosfolipídeos/farmacologia , Substâncias Protetoras/farmacologia , Esfingosina/análogos & derivados , Análise de Variância , Western Blotting , Caspase 3/metabolismo , Sobrevivência Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Células Endoteliais da Veia Umbilical Humana , Humanos , NF-kappa B/metabolismo , Transdução de Sinais/efeitos dos fármacos , Esfingosina/farmacologiaRESUMO
Prion disorder-related neurodegenerative diseases are characterized by the accumulation of prion protein (PrP) scrapie isoform (PrPsc) within the central nervous system. PrPsc induces neuronal cell death by increasing intracellular generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Lactoferrin (LF) is an 80 kDa protein, which has antioxidant abilities due to the scavenging of ROS. The effects of LF treatment on PrP (106-126)-mediated neurotoxicity and ROS generation were the focus of this study. LF treatment protected against PrP (106-126)-induced neuronal cell death and decreased ROS generation. The reduced ROS generation prevented PrP (106-126)-induced mitochondrial dysfunction. Moreover, PrP (106-126)-induced protein activation including c-Jun N-terminal kinase and caspase-3 were blocked by LF treatment. These results demonstrated that LF protects neuronal cells against PrP (106-126)-mediated neurotoxicity through the scavenging of ROS and provide evidence that LF treatment prevents neuronal cell death caused by PrP (106-126).
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Lactoferrina/uso terapêutico , Mitocôndrias/efeitos dos fármacos , Neurônios/efeitos dos fármacos , Fragmentos de Peptídeos/toxicidade , Doenças Priônicas/prevenção & controle , Príons/toxicidade , Espécies Reativas de Oxigênio/metabolismo , Animais , Bovinos , Morte Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Humanos , Mitocôndrias/metabolismo , Mitocôndrias/patologia , Neurônios/metabolismo , Neurônios/patologia , Estresse Oxidativo/efeitos dos fármacos , Doenças Priônicas/metabolismo , Doenças Priônicas/patologiaRESUMO
Prion diseases are a family member of neurodegenerative disorders caused by the accumulation of misfolded-prion proteins (scrapie form of PrP, PrP(Sc)). The accumulation of PrP(Sc) in the brain leads to neurotoxicity by the induction of mitochondrial-apoptotic pathways. Recent studies implicated gingerol in protection against neurodegeneration. However, the basis of the neuroprotection in prion disease remains unclear. Thus, we investigated the influence of gingerol on prion peptide-induced neuronal damage. Gingerol blocked PrP(106-126)-mediated neurotoxicity by protecting mitochondrial function. Moreover, the protective effect of gingerol against PrP(106-126)-induced mitochondrial damage was associated with hypoxia-inducible factor 1 alpha (HIF-1α) expression. Gingerol-induced HIF-1α expression inhibited the PrP(106-126)-induced mitochondrial dysfunction. On the other hand, inhibition of gingerol-induced HIF-1 α expression attenuated the gingerol-mediated neuroprotective effect. Here, we demonstrate for the first time that treatment with gingerol prevents prion peptide-mediated neuronal cell death and that the neuroprotection is induced by HIF-1α-mediated signals. This study suggests that treatment with gingerol may provide a novel therapeutic strategy for prion-mediated neurotoxicity.
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Catecóis/farmacologia , Álcoois Graxos/farmacologia , Fator 1 Induzível por Hipóxia/metabolismo , Mitocôndrias/metabolismo , Fármacos Neuroprotetores/farmacologia , Fragmentos de Peptídeos/efeitos adversos , Príons/efeitos adversos , Apoptose/efeitos dos fármacos , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Humanos , Potencial da Membrana MitocondrialRESUMO
Sulforaphane, an aliphatic isothiocyanate derived from cruciferous vegetables, is known for its antidiabetic properties. The effects of sulforaphane on lipid metabolism in adipocytes are not clearly understood. Here, we investigated whether sulforaphane stimulates lipolysis. Mature adipocytes were incubated with sulforaphane for 24h and analyzed using a lipolysis assay which quantified glycerol released into the medium. We investigated gene expression of hormone-sensitive lipase (HSL), and levels of HSL phosphorylation and AMP-activated protein kinase on sulforaphane-mediated lipolysis in adipocytes. Sulforaphane promoted lipolysis and increased both HSL gene expression and HSL activation. Sulforaphane suppressed AMPK phosphorylation at Thr-172 in a dose-dependent manner, which was associated with a decrease in HSL phosphorylation at Ser-565, enhancing the phosphorylation of HSL Ser-563. Taken together, these results suggest that sulforaphane promotes lipolysis via hormone sensitive lipase activation mediated by decreasing AMPK signal activation in adipocytes.
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Proteínas Quinases Ativadas por AMP/metabolismo , Adipócitos/efeitos dos fármacos , Fármacos Antiobesidade/farmacologia , Lipólise/efeitos dos fármacos , Esterol Esterase/biossíntese , Tiocianatos/farmacologia , Células 3T3-L1 , Adipócitos/metabolismo , Adipogenia/efeitos dos fármacos , Animais , Isotiocianatos , Camundongos , Fosforilação , Serina/metabolismo , Transdução de Sinais/efeitos dos fármacos , Sulfóxidos , Treonina/metabolismoRESUMO
Higher levels of body fat are associated with an increased risk for development numerous adverse health conditions. FTY720 is an immune modulator and a synthetic analogue of sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P), activated S1P receptors and is effective in experimental models of transplantation and autoimmunity. Whereas immune modulation by FTY720 has been extensively studied, other actions of FTY720 are not well understood. Here we describe a novel role of FTY720 in the prevention of obesity, involving the regulation of adipogenesis and lipolysis in vivo and in vitro. Male C57B/6J mice were fed a standard diet or a high fat diet (HFD) without or with FTY720 (0.04 mg/kg, twice a week) for 6 weeks. The HFD induced an accumulation of large adipocytes, down-regulation of phosphorylated AMP-activated protein kinase α (p-AMPKα) and Akt (p-Akt); down-regulation of hormone- sensitive lipase (HSL), adipose triglyceride lipase (ATGL) and perilipin mRNA as well as up-regulation of phosphorylated HSL (p-HSL, Ser563) and glycogen synthase kinase 3 α/ß (p-GSK3α/ß). All these effects were blunted by FTY720 treatment, which inhibited adipogenesis and promoted lipolysis. Also, FTY720 significantly decreased lipid accumulation in maturing preadipocytes. FTY720 down-regulated the transcriptional levels of the PPARγ, C/EBPα and adiponectin, which are markers of adipogenic differentiation. FTY720 significantly increased the release of glycerol and the expression of the HSL, ATGL and perilipin, which are regulators of lipolysis. These results show that FTY720 prevented obesity by modulating adipogenesis and lipolysis, and suggest that FTY720 is used for the treatment of obesity.
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Adipócitos/efeitos dos fármacos , Fármacos Antiobesidade/farmacologia , Obesidade/prevenção & controle , Propilenoglicóis/farmacologia , Esfingosina/análogos & derivados , Células 3T3-L1 , Proteínas Quinases Ativadas por AMP/metabolismo , Adipócitos/fisiologia , Adipogenia/efeitos dos fármacos , Animais , Fármacos Antiobesidade/uso terapêutico , Antígenos de Diferenciação/genética , Antígenos de Diferenciação/metabolismo , Proteínas de Transporte/genética , Proteínas de Transporte/metabolismo , Tamanho Celular , Dieta Hiperlipídica/efeitos adversos , Modelos Animais de Doenças , Ativação Enzimática , Cloridrato de Fingolimode , Regulação Enzimológica da Expressão Gênica/efeitos dos fármacos , Quinase 3 da Glicogênio Sintase/genética , Quinase 3 da Glicogênio Sintase/metabolismo , Lipase/genética , Lipase/metabolismo , Lipólise/efeitos dos fármacos , Masculino , Camundongos , Camundongos Endogâmicos C57BL , Obesidade/etiologia , Obesidade/metabolismo , Perilipina-1 , Fosfoproteínas/genética , Fosfoproteínas/metabolismo , Fosforilação , Propilenoglicóis/uso terapêutico , Processamento de Proteína Pós-Traducional , Proteínas Proto-Oncogênicas c-akt/metabolismo , Esfingosina/farmacologia , Esfingosina/uso terapêutico , Esterol Esterase/metabolismoRESUMO
Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) is one of the most important components of bovine colostrum. It exhibits antiapoptotic and antioxidative activities. Prion diseases are neurodegenerative disorders caused by cell death through mitochondrial dysfunction and increasing generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). This study examined the protective effect of IGF-1 on residues 106-126 of the cellular prion protein [PrP (106-126)]-mediated mitochondrial neurotoxicity and oxidative stress. In SH-SY5Y human neuronal cells, treatment with PrP (106-126) decreased the cell viability and IGF-1 pretreatment markedly blocked the PrP (106-126)-induced neuronal cell death. IGF-1 inhibited PrP (106-126)-induced intracellular ROS generation and mitochondrial oxidative stress. In addition, IGF-1 blocked the translocation of the Bax protein to the mitochondria induced by PrP (106-126). These results demonstrate that IGF-1 protects neuronal cells against PrP (106-126)-mediated neurotoxicity through an antioxidative effect and blockage of mitochondrial Bax translocation. The results also suggest that regulation of IGF-1 secretion may have a therapeutic potential in the management of mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress-induced neurodegeneration.