SMS高表达对细胞内和培养基中SM水平的影响

为了研究神经鞘磷脂合成酶(SMS)活性与神经鞘磷脂(SM)代谢之间的关系,用SMS的同功酶(SMS1和SMS2)的表达载体(pCMV. sport 6- SMS1和pcDNA3.1-SMS2), 瞬时转染HEK293细胞, 通过薄层层析法测定神经鞘磷脂合成酶活性来检测SMS的表达水平, 同时测定细胞和培养基中的SM浓度. 结果显示, 用pCMV. sport 6-SMS1转染细胞后与对照组相比, SMS表达水平提高65%, 细胞内和培养基中的SM水平显著性升高(58%和46%, p＜0.01); 转染pCDNA3.1-SMS2后与对照组相比, SMS表达水平提高13%, 细胞内和培养基中的SM水平显著性升高(33%和 29%, p＜0.05). 实验结果表明, SM水平可被SMS1和SMS2调节. 由于SM是冠心病和动脉粥样硬化的独立危险因子, 因此本文研究结果有可能为冠心病和动脉粥样硬化的治疗提供新的靶点.     

扇贝多肽经由aSMase-JNK通路抑制UVA诱导HaCaT细胞凋亡

建立紫外线A(UVA)辐射损伤HaCaT细胞的病理模型, 从酸性鞘磷脂酶-JNK信号通路的角度研究扇贝多肽(Polypeptide from Chlamys farreri, PCF)抑制UVA诱导HaCaT细胞凋亡的分子机制. 采用Hoechst 33258染色结合琼脂糖凝胶电泳分析细胞凋亡; 用RT-PCR法和细胞免疫荧光染色检测胞内酸性鞘磷脂酶(acid sphingomyelinase, aSMase)的表达; 蛋白印迹法检测细胞内JNK及磷酸化JNK的蛋白水平. 结果表明, PCF可明显地抑制UVA诱导的HaCaT细胞凋亡; aSMase抑制剂Desipramine和JNK抑制剂SP600125均可阻断UVA引起的细胞凋亡; PCF的浓度在1.42~5.68 mmol/L范围内可依赖性地抑制UVA辐射后细胞内aSMase的表达量以及JNK蛋白的磷酸化; 预先加入Desipramine则抑制UVA引起的JNK蛋白的磷酸化. 表明PCF通过阻断aSMase-JNK通路来抑制UVA诱导HaCaT细胞凋亡.     

HPLC与MALDI-TOF MS联用技术分析蛋黄中的磷脂

蛋黄中含有大量磷脂,其中磷脂酰胆碱(PC)和磷脂酰乙醇胺(PE)最为丰富.本研究采用高效液相色谱法(HPLC)与基质辅助激光解吸电离飞行时间质谱(MALDI-TOF MS)联用技术分析了蛋黄中磷脂粗提物.将从蛋黄中提取的多种磷脂通过HPLC预先分离,收集各组分后分别进行MAIDI-TOF MS分析得到比较清晰的质谱图.通过质谱图解析确定了蛋黄中磷脂酰胆碱、神经鞘磷脂(SM)的脂肪酸组成.     

两性霉素B与鞘磷脂单分子层的相互作用

选取哺乳动物生物膜中的重要脂质分子鞘磷脂(SM)作为单分子膜的基本组分, 采用Langmuir-Blodgett(LB)膜技术研究了不同比例的两性霉素B/鞘磷脂单层膜的表面压力-平均分子面积(π-A)曲线以及基于π-A曲线的混合性分析, 同时通过原子力显微镜(AFM)研究了其表面形态的变化. 结果表明, 组分间的摩尔比和表面压力对混合单层膜稳定性、混合性以及分子间相互作用具有重要影响.     

CD4+T细胞亚群在MDS与AML中的变化比较和临床意义

目的通过比较骨髓增生异常综合征和急性髓系白血病患者Thl、Th2、Thl7和Treg细胞的数量变化,以观察两种疾病的细胞免疫状态,分析其临床意义。方法采用流式细胞仪检测难治性贫血组(RA)20例,难治性贫血伴原始细胞增多组(RAEB)25例;AML组15例患者外周血中Thl、Th2、Thl7和Treg细胞的水平,采用SPSS 13.0统计学软件进行数据分析处理。结果相较于正常对照组,Th1、Th17细胞和Th1/Th2在MDS-RA组均升高(P<0.05),MDS-RAEB组和AML组均减低(P<0.05);Th2细胞比例MDS-RA组减低(P<0.05),MDS-RAEB组和AML组升高(P<0.05);而Treg细胞MDS-RA组比例无统计学意义(P>0.05),MDS-RAEB组和AML组升高(P<0.05)。相较于MDS-RA组,MDS-RAEB组Th1、Th17细胞比例和Th1/Th2减低(P<0.05),而Th2和Treg细胞比例升高(P<0.05)。与MDS-RAEB组相比,AML组Th1细胞比例减低(P<0.05),Th2和Treg细胞升高(P<0.05),而Th17细胞和Th1/Th2无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论 Th细胞向Th1型细胞极化,Th17细胞显著性升高为主要表现的Th1/Th2细胞因子网络的破坏使在MDS的早期阶段产生过多的造血抑制因子可能是造血功能衰竭的主要原因;Th细胞向Th2型细胞极化,Th17细胞减低,Treg细胞比例增高在MDS晚期阶段及AML中引起异常克隆细胞的积聚可能是造血功能衰竭的主要原因。     

海洋珍珠生物提取液对人宫颈癌Siha细胞增殖与凋亡作用的影响

为探讨海洋珍珠生物提取液对宫颈癌Siha细胞株增殖和凋亡的影响,采用MTT法检测了细胞增殖情况,在流式细胞仪用Annexin V和PI双染检测了细胞的凋亡率,PI单染法测定了细胞周期,Hoechst 33258/PI荧光染色法观测了Siha细胞的形态学改变,RT-PCR法测定了宫颈癌Siha细胞株内Bcl-2,Bax基因表达。结果表明,海洋珍珠生物提取液在一定质量浓度范围内,以浓度依赖性的方式抑制宫颈癌Siha细胞的生长(P0.05);以0,6,30和60μg/mL海洋珍珠生物提取液处理细胞24 h,Siha细胞早期凋亡率分别为5%,7.1%,32.25%和31.95%,晚期凋亡比例为0.45%,2.85%,8.55%和23.2%;荧光显微镜下细胞呈现典型的凋亡性改变;RT-PCR显示海洋珍珠生物提取液处理后宫颈癌Siha细胞内的Bcl-2 mRNA表达降低,Bax mRNA表达升高。提示海洋珍珠生物提取液以浓度依赖性的方式抑制宫颈癌Siha细胞增殖,并通过降低Bcl-2 mRNA,升高Bax mRNA来诱导细胞凋亡。     

酸性神经鞘磷脂酶直接抑制剂的设计、合成及生物活性

构建了基于配体的酸性神经鞘磷脂酶抑制剂药效团模型.根据此模型,以α-倒捻子素(α-Mangostin)为先导化合物进行结构优化,完成了11个新型酸性神经鞘磷脂酶直接抑制剂的设计与合成,其结构经过核磁共振波谱和质谱鉴定正确.初步体外酶抑制活性筛选结果显示,化合物Ⅰb,Ⅰd,Ⅰe和Ⅰf具有较好的酶抑制活性,其中化合物Ⅰf的酶抑制率为88.9%.     

10-羟基喜树碱的光谱性质、抗肿瘤活性及应用于细胞标记研究

通过紫外-可见光谱、荧光光谱和红外光谱等方法研究了药物10-羟基喜树碱(HCPT)的光谱性质.采用溴化噻唑蓝四氮唑(MTT)法测定了HCPT对3种肿瘤细胞(HeLa,MCF-7和HT1080)的抗肿瘤活性,其IC50值分别为16.37,16.73和19.24μg/mL.测定了HCPT对正常细胞人胚肾细胞系HEK293T的生长抑制活性,最高抑制率达88.72%,表明正常细胞比3种肿瘤细胞对药物HCPT更敏感.以HeLa细胞为模型,利用Annexin V-FITC细胞凋亡检测试剂盒研究了HCPT的抗肿瘤作用机制,发现几乎所有细胞均同时被Annexin V-FITC和碘化丙啶(PI)染色,细胞膜为绿色,而细胞核为红色,表明HCPT诱导了HeLa细胞的晚期凋亡.通过荧光显微镜观察了HCPT在HeLa细胞中的分布,为其在细胞标记中的应用提供了科学依据.     

原发肾病综合征患儿超声颈动脉参数、血清sTREM-1、suPAR水平变化及与急性肾损伤的相关性

选取原发性肾病综合征(PNS)患儿96例作为研究组,选取同期96例健康体检儿童作为对照组,开展前瞻性队列研究,均行超声颈动脉参数、血清可溶性髓系细胞表达的触发受体-1(sTREM-1)、可溶性尿激酶型纤溶酶原激活物受体(suPAR)水平检测,并进行对比分析。本研究发现,研究组患儿颈动脉内中膜厚度(cIMT)、平均管壁横截面积(WCSA)、血清sTREM-1和suPAR水平高于对照组,血管壁运动度(△D)低于对照组(P<0.05);PNS患儿TG、TC、尿NAG、β2-MG、24 h Upro与cIMT、WCSA、血清sTREM-1、suPAR水平间存在正相关关系,与△D间存在负相关关系(P<0.05);随着cIMT、WCSA、血清sTREM-1、suPAR水平升高及△D降低,PNS发病风险逐渐增加(P<0.05);cIMT、△D、WCSA、血清sTREM-1、suPAR联合预测PNS患儿急性肾损伤的曲线下面积(AUC)为0.914。据此可得PNS患儿超声颈动脉参数中cIMT、WCSA及血清sTREM-1、suPAR表达水平明显升高,△D异常降低,且均与患儿血脂升高、肾功能降低存在明显相关性,可辅助临床预测PNS患儿急性肾损伤风险。     

在线微透析-液相色谱-串联质谱法测定人参水提物对糖尿病脑病大鼠脑内神经活性物质的影响

评价人参水提物对糖尿病脑病大鼠学习记忆能力及脑内神经活性物质的影响。建立糖尿病模型,采用Morris水迷宫实验以逃避潜伏期(ELT)、穿越目标区域次数及中心区域(%)为指标评价大鼠的学习记忆能力。利用在线微透析-液相色谱-串联质谱法,Venusil C18柱梯度洗脱,MRM方式检测各组大鼠海马区8种神经活性物质水平并进行比较。结果表明:糖尿病大鼠人参治疗后认知能力明显改善(p<0.05);在线检测方法线性良好(R2>0.99),准确度和精密度满足分析要求;相比模型组,人参组大鼠脑内牛磺酸、乙酰胆碱水平显著升高(p<0.01),谷氨酸、丝氨酸、天门冬氨酸、γ-氨基丁酸、多巴胺和五羟色胺水平均显著降低,8种神经活性物质水平均向正常水平调节。     

Direct Cytosolic Delivery of siRNA Using Nanoparticle‐Stabilized Nanocapsules

The use of nanoparticle‐stabilized nanocapsules (NPSCs) for the direct cytosolic delivery of siRNA is reported. In this approach, siRNA is complexed with cationic arginine‐functionalized gold nanoparticles by electrostatic interactions, with the resulting ensemble self‐assembled onto the surface of fatty acid nanodroplets to form a NPSC/siRNA nanocomplex. The complex rapidly delivers siRNA into the cytosol through membrane fusion, a mechanism supported by cellular uptake studies. Using destabilized green fluorescent protein (deGFP) as a target, 90 % knockdown was observed in HEK293 cells. Moreover, the delivery of siRNA targeting polo‐like kinase 1 (siPLK1) efficiently silenced PLK1 expression in cancer cells with concomitant cytotoxicity.     

The Proteins from Sika deer antler as potential modulators on cisplatin-induced cytotoxicity in human embryonic kidney 293 cells

Our study aimed to investigate the protective role of SDAPR on cisplatin-induced cytotoxicity and its’ possible mechanism in HEK293 cells. Cell viability was measured by MTT assay. Oxidative stress (SOD, GSH, LDH and MDA), inflammatory factors (TNF-α and IL-6) and apoptosis-related proteins (caspase-3, Bax, Bcl-2) expression were measured. The apoptotic cells were observed by TUNEL staining. Our study results indicated that non-cytotoxic levels of SDAPR significantly increased viability rate (LD₅₀ value of cisplatin is 20 μM), which improved antioxidant defence, attenuated apoptosis by decreasing expression levels of cleaved-caspase-3 and Bax, increasing Bcl-2 expression and inhibiting apoptotic positive cells in HEK 293 cells. In addition, SDAPR treatment markedly inhibited the levels of TNF-α and IL-6. In conclusion, Sika deer antler protein, a potential modulator, could alleviate cisplatin-induced cytotoxicity in HEK 293 cells.     

Characterization of ankaflavin from Penicillium aculeatum and its cytotoxic properties

Abstract

The pigment was extracted from Penicillium aculeatum, purified and characterized as Ankaflavin by spectroscopic analysis. The stability of the pigment was determined under various conditions and was found to possess high stability. The cytotoxicity property of the purified pigment was determined by MTT assay in MCF-7, HCT116 and PC-3 and the studies were compared with its activity in CHOK1 cells. In MCF-7 and in CHOK 1 cells, the pigment exhibited very less toxicity. However, significant cytotoxicity was observed in HCT116 and PC-3 cells with IC₅₀ of 162?μg mL^?1 and 85?μg mL^?1 for HCT116 and PC-3 cells respectively. In vitro toxicity was tested by haemolysis assay and MTT assay in HEK 293 cells. The pigment showed least cytotoxicity (<5%) at 160 and 320?μg mL^?1 concentrations HEK 293 cells and negligible (<5%) toxicity on human erythrocytes at 160 and 320?μg mL^?1, the highest concentrations tested.     

Determination of sphingosine kinase activity in biological samples by liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry

Sphingosine kinase (SphK) is a key enzyme in modulating the levels of sphingosine 1‐phosphate (S1P) as well as an important enzyme in numerous biological responses. Using C17‐sphingosine as a substrate, we established a rapid, sensitive and highly efficient method for determination of SphK activity by analyzing the product C17‐sphingosine 1‐phosphate (C17‐S1P) using liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry. The standard curve for C17‐S1P was linear over a wide range (10–1000 ng/mL) with correlation coefficient (r²) greater than 0.999. The lower limit of quantification for C17‐S1P was 10 ng/mL. The K_m values for C17‐sphingosine and ATP were determined to be 28.17 and 188.5 mM, respectively. More importantly, the SphK activity dramatically increased in cultured HEK 293 cells expressing wild‐type SphK1 as well as cells treated with tumor necrosis factor‐a, a sphingosine kinase activator. In contrast, the SphK activity decreased in cultured HEK 293 cells treated with dimethylsphngosine, a sphingosine kinase inhibitor. In conclusion, this method was sensitive and rapid in the determination of SphK acitivity, providing striking utilities in exploring the sphingosine kinase signaling pathway and screening active compounds targeting SphK activity. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

The first oxalamide‐bridged ferrocene: Facile synthesis,preliminary conformational analysis and biological evaluation

tert ‐Butyl‐1′‐methoxycarbonyl‐1‐ferrocenecarbamate ( 1 ) was Boc‐deprotected to give free amine which underwent oxalyl chloride‐mediated dimerization. The structure of the so‐obtained oxalamide‐bridged ferrocene 2 was elucidated using infrared and NMR (¹H, ¹³C, COSY, NOESY, HSQC, HMBC) spectroscopies, crystal structure analysis, and electrospray ionization and high‐resolution mass spectrometry. The preliminary conformational analysis in solution suggested the intramolecular engagement of oxalamide protons, while single‐crystal analysis revealed an intermolecular hydrogen‐bonding pattern. Also, the effect of oxalamide‐bridged ferrocene 2 on cell viability of three human cell lines (HEK293T, HeLa and HepG2) was tested. In vitro screening revealed proliferative as well as cytotoxic effects of the tested compound in the applied concentration range (1–350 μM) on HEK293T and HepG2 cells. Stimulatory effect on cell growth was the most pronounced for normal HEK293T cells, while the highest cytotoxic effect was observed towards HeLa tumour cells and it was dose‐dependent. The observed dual biological activity of 2 implies its potential application in drug development.     

Synthesis and anticancer activity of new azo compounds containing extended π-conjugated systems

A series of novel azo compounds with extended π-conjugated systems were prepared by azo coupling reaction compounds trans-2-(4′-aminostyryl)-thiophene, 1-(4-aminophenyl)-4-phenyl-1,3-butadiene and 4-amino-4′-methoxystilbene with some phenols. The compounds were evaluated for their cytotoxicity against breast cancer adenocarcinoma (MCF-7), cervix adenocarcinoma (HeLa) and human embryonic kidney (HEK 293) cell lines using the MTT assay. The results showed all derivatives had more toxic effects than tamoxifen. Of all the compounds tested, the azo product obtained from coupling trans-2-(4′-Aminostyryl)-thiophene with 2-naphthol (compound 5b) exhibited the potent in vitro antiproliferative activity with IC₅₀ 27 ± 1 and 18 ± 0 µg/mL against MCF-7 and HeLa cell lines, respectively, while it was devoid of any cytotoxicity against normal HEK 293 cells even at 200 µg/mL.     

A novel class of metal-directed supramolecular DNA-delivery systems

The bis-complexes [Cu(L(dt))(2)](OTf)(2) (1) and [Cu(L(ot))(2)](OTf)(2) (2), where L(dt) = 1-dodecyl-1,4,7-triazacyclononane, L(ot) = 1-octadecyl-1,4,7-triazacyclononane and OTf = trifluoromethanesulfonate, formed a novel class of metallo-liposomes in water that transfect pEGFP-N1 plasmids into HEK 293-T cells at 38% and 4% efficiency, respectively.     

Characterization and cytotoxicity and antihuman renal cell carcinoma potentials of starch capped-copper oxide nanoparticles synthesized by ultrasonic irradiation: Introducing a novel chemotherapeutic drug

In this research article we have demonstrated the sustainable green synthesis of a novel starch templated CuO NP following a clean and non-hazardous pathway. Ultrasonic irradiation was used to promote the reaction in alkaline medium. The numerous hydroxyl groups present in starch was exploited in the green reduction of immobilized copper ions in situ. They also helped to stabilize the as synthesized Cu NPs by encapsulation or capping. The morphology and physicochemical characteristics were ascertained over an array of analytical techniques like Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS), Elemental Mapping, Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), and Inductively Coupled Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectrometry (ICP-AES). Biologically, the nanocomposite exhibited excellent cytotoxicity against human renal cell carcinoma (RCC-GH, CaKi-2 and HEK293) cell lines without affecting the normal (HUVEC) cell line. IC₅₀ values of the nanocomposite were found at 139, 208and 125 against RCC-GH, CaKi-2 and HEK293 cell lines respectively and accordingly, HEK293 afforded the best adenocarcinoma activity.     

Development,Validation, and Application of a Novel Method for Mammalian Sphingomyelin Synthase Activity Measurement

Sphingomyelin synthase (SMS) is a key enzyme for the synthesis of mammalian sphingomyelin. The use of SMS plays diverse roles in physiology and pathology; thus, it could be a useful disease marker and/or drug target. We report here a novel and sensitive method for SMS activity measurement. Using a HPLC column (C18-RP), SMS activity was monitored by measuring a decrease of the fluorescent substrate C6-4-nitrobenzo-2-oxa-1,3-diazole (NBD)-ceramide (C6-NBD-Cer) and increase of the product (C6-NBD-SM). Time- and protein-dependent formation of C6-NBD-SM was investigated and enzyme kinetics was determined [K _m  = 7.49 ± 0.48 µM (C6-NBD-Cer) and V _max  = 27.86 ± 0.73fmol/h/mg homogenate protein]. This method is feasible, rapid, accurate, highly reproducible, and suitable for quantifying SMS enzyme activity in SMS inhibitor screening studies. A known SMS inhibitor, D609, was employed to evaluate the assay and its IC₅₀ value has been determined.

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