Differential biological activity of two extracts of ripe fruits of Carica candamarcensis Hook on human neutrophils / Actividad biologica diferencial de dos extractos de frutos maduros de Carica candamarcensis Hook en neutrófilos humanos

We evaluated the effect of the total macerate (TM) and seed oil (SO) of mature Carica candamarcensis fruits, on the release of Matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP9) and the phosphorylation of MAPK in neutrophils. The antioxidant capacity of these extracts was evaluated by ABTS assay. Neutrophils stimulated with different dilutions of TM or SO were analyzed for cytotoxicity, MMP9 release, and MAPK phosphorylation, using trypan blue exclusion assays, zymography, and immunoblotting, respectively. Both extracts show antioxidant activity, being higher in TM; none presented cytotoxic effect. The 5% and 2.5% dilutions of TM significantly reduced MMP9 release, and all decreased MAPK phosphorylation. SO significantly increased the release o f MMP9 and MAPK phosphorylation, the effect being greater when they were prestimulated with lipopolysaccharide.TM may have anti - inflammatory potential, while SO could have a priming effect that needs to be confirmed

Evaluamos el efecto del macerado total (MT) y aceite de semillas (AV) de frutos maduros de Carica candamarcensis , en la liberación de Matriz metaloproteinasa 9 (MMP9) y la fosfor ilación de MAPK en neutrófilos. La capacidad antioxidante de estos extractos se evaluó por ensayo ABTS. En neutrófilos estimulados con diferentes diluciones de MT o AV se analizó la citotoxicidad, liberación de MMP9 y fosforilación de MAPK, mediante ensayo s de exclusión con azul de tripano, zimografía e inmunotransferencia, respectivamente. Ambos extractos muestran actividad antioxidante, siendo mayor en MT; ninguno presentó efecto citotóxico. Las diluciones 5% y 2,5% de MT redujeron significativamente la l iberación de MMP9, y todas disminuyeron la fosforilación de MAPK. El AV incrementó significativamente la liberación de MMP9 y la fosforilación de MAPK, el efecto fue mayor cuando se preestimularon con lipopolisacárido. El MT puede tener potencial antiinfla matorio, mientras que el AV podría tener un efecto "priming" que necesita ser corroborado.

Effect of ANKRD49 on migration of human lung adenocarcinoma cells and its mechanism / 中国生物制品学杂志

@#Objective To study the effect of ankyrin repeat domain 49(ANKRD49)on the migration of human lung adenocarcinoma cell line NCI-H1299 and its mechanism.Methods NCI-H1299 cells were infected with lentivirus vector carrying ANKRD49 gene and shRNA targeting ANKRD49 to construct the cell models stably overexpressing and knocking down ANKRD49. Meanwhile,the control cell models infected with empty lentivirus vector and lentivirus vector with scramble sequences were constructed respectively. The expression levels of ANKRD49 mRNA and protein were detected by real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR and Western blot. The effect of ANKRD49 on cell migration was measured by scratch test. The mRNA and protein levels of matrix metalloproteinase(MMP)-2/9 and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase(TIMP)-1/2 were detected by real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR and Western blot. The protein expression levels of p65,p-p65,IκBα and p-IκBα were detected by Western blot.Results The levels of ANKRD49 mRNA and protein in the ANKRD49 overexpression group were significantly higher than those in the control group(t = 70. 02 and 45. 68,respectively,each P < 0. 001). Compared with the control group,the migration ability of cells in the ANKRD49 overexpression group significantly increased at 24 h and 48 h(t = 5. 343 and 3. 282,P = 0. 005 9 and 0. 030 4,respectively);The mRNA transcription levels and protein expression levels of MMP-2 and MMP-9 significantly increased(t = 9. 304 and 6. 193,P =0. 000 7 and 0. 003 5,respectively),while the mRNA and protein expression of TIMP-1 and TIMP-2 decreased significantly(t = 3. 858 and 3. 517,P = 0. 018 2 and 0. 024 5,respectively),and the values of MMP-2/TIMP-1 and MMP-9/TIMP-2 significantly increased(t = 17. 7 and 9. 682,P < 0. 001 and < 0. 01,respectively);The expression of p-p65 and pIκBα significantly increased,the total protein levels of p65 and IκBα showed no obvious change,and the values of p-p65/p65 and p-IκBα/IκBα significantly increased(t = 3. 962 and 5. 370,P = 0. 016 7 and 0. 005 8,respectively). However,knocking down of ANKRD49 presented the opposite results.Conclusion ANKRD49 promotes the migration of NCI-H1299cells by enhan-cing the expression of MMP-2/9,the values of MMP-9/TIMP-1 and MMP-2/TIMP-2 via activating NF-κB/p65 signa-ling pathway.

The predictive value of serum MMP-9 and sTREM-1 in postoperative urinary tract infection in patients with ureteral calculi / 国际检验医学杂志

Objective To investigate the predictive value of serum matrix metalloproteinase-9(MMP-9)and soluble triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells-1(sTREM-1)in postoperative urinary tract infec-tion(UTI)in patients with ureteral calculi.Methods Among the ureteral calculi patients admitted to the De-partment of Urology in a hospital from October 2021 to October 2022,68 patients with postoperative UTI(UTI group)and 68 patients without UTI(non-UTI group)were selected as the study objects.Serum MMP-9 and sTREM-1 levels were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).Spearman method was used to analyze the correlation between serum MMP-9 and sTREM-1 levels and clinical data in UTI group,and the predictive value of serum MMP-9 and sTREM-1 levels in postoperative UTI in ureteral calculi patients was analyzed by receiver operating characteristic curve.The influencing factors of postoperative UTI in ureter-al calculi patients were analyzed by multivariate Logistic regression.Results Compared with non-UTI group,serum MMP-9 and sTREM-1 levels in UTI group were significantly increased,with statistical significance(P＜0.05).Correlation analysis showed that serum MMP-9 and sTREM-1 levels were positively correlated in UTI group(r=0.585,P＜0.001).The combined prediction of the area under the curve(AUC)for postopera-tive UTI in ureteral calculi patients was 0.961(95％CI:0.934-0.988).The sensitivity and specificity were 73.36％and 85.68％,respectively.The AUC predicted by MMP-9 and sTREM-1 was higher than that predic-ted by MMP-9 and STREM-1 alone(Z=25.420,P＜0.001;Z=21.531,P＜0.001).The levels of MMP-9 and sTREM-1 were the influencing factors of postoperative UTI in ureteral calculi patients(P＜0.05).Conclusion The serum levels of MMP-9 and sTREM-1 in postoperative UTI in ureteral calculi patients are increased,and the detec-tion of both levels has important predictive value for the occurrence of postoperative UTI in ureteral calculi patients.

Design and implementation of ultrasound therapy device for rabbit urethral scars / 国际生物医学工程杂志

Objective:To design a specialized ultrasound therapeutic device for rabbit urethral scars and to verify its applicability and effectiveness.Methods:New Zealand male rabbits were used as the experimental objects, and the ultrasound therapeutic instrument was customized according to the structure and size of the rabbit penises. The ultrasound therapeutic instrument included the ultrasound pulse emission and control system, the final-stage amplifier, and the ultrasound probe. Firstly, the ultrasound probe was designed according to the size and structure of rabbit penises, and the parameters of the ultrasound probe were determined by COMSOL finite element simulation and actual testing of the sound field distribution. Secondly, the driving circuit of the ultrasound probe was designed according to the parameters of the elements. Then the ultrasound pulse emission and control system based on the field-programmable gate array (FPGA) and the serial screen were designed. Subsequently, the ultrasound therapeutic instrument was subjected to a performance test and a safety test. The ultrasound therapeutic instrument was constructed to include the ultrasound amplifier and the ultrasound probe. Finally, a rabbit urethra reconstruction model was constructed, and eight white rabbits were randomly divided into a model group and an experimental group. The rabbits in the experimental group received the ultrasound therapeutic instrument for treatment of the urethra immediately, with an ultrasound frequency of 2 MHz, a pulse interval of 10 ms, and an output sound intensity of 0.73 W/cm 2. The treatment was performed twice a week (on Tuesday and Thursday), with 10 min of irradiation each time, lasting for four weeks. The rabbits in the model group did not receive any treatment. The area percentage of transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1), matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) staining-positive areas in rabbit urethral tissues were quantitatively analyzed, and the urethral circumference was calculated using Image J software. Results:Due to the addition of sound-absorbing materials, the sound pressure distribution in the treatment chamber was more uniform, and the average value of the standing wave ratio was 1.11, indicating that the structural design met the design requirements. In the overall performance test, the natural focal position of the three ultrasonic transducers was 10 mm, and the consistency of the sound field distribution meet the experimental requirements. The relationship between the peak sound pressure of each transducer and the power supply voltage was close to linear. The output sound intensity ranged from 0.35 to 0.74 W/cm 2, which met the experimental requirements. With the ultrasound output, the temperature of the test point increased slowly, and this experiment could increase the temperature of the tissue by up to 3.3 ℃, which would not lead to thermal damage to the tissue. Animal experiment results showed that the immunopositive area fraction of TGF-β1 in the urethral tissues of rabbits in the experimental group [(4.21 ± 1.32)%] was smaller than that of the model group [(8.53 ± 3.43)%] ( t = ?4.24, P < 0.001). The immunopositive area fraction of TNF-α in the urethral tissues of rabbits in the experimental group [(5.14 ± 2.72)%] was smaller than that of the model group [(7.23 ± 1.57)%] ( t = ?3.37, P < 0.05). The MMP-2 level in the urethral tissue of rabbits in the experimental group [(10.65 ± 2.24)%] was higher than that of the model group[(6.98 ± 2.74)%] ( t = 2.19, P < 0.05). The urethral circumference [(12 209 ± 2 743) μm] was higher than that of the model group [(10 127 ± 2 237) μm] ( t = 15.46, P < 0.05). Conclusions:An ultrasound therapeutic instrument dedicated to rabbit urethral scars has been successfully designed and can be used for the study of ultrasound treatment of rabbit urethral scars.

Therapeutic Efficacy of Jingangteng Capsules Combined with Guizhi Fuling Capsules in the Treatment of Chronic Pelvic Inflammation and Their Effect on Serum Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor and Matrix Metalloproteinase 2 Levels / 广州中医药大学学报

Objective To investigate the efficacy of Jingangteng Capsules combined with Guizhi Fuling Capsules(GFC)for the treatment of patients with chronic pelvic inflammation of damp-heat and stasis obstruction type and to observe their effects on serum granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor(GM-CSF)and matrix metalloproteinase 2(MMP-2)levels.Methods Ninety patients with chronic pelvic inflammation of damp-heat and stasis obstruction type were randomly divided into the combined group and the GFC group,with 45 patients in each group.Patients in the GFC group were treated with Guizhi Fuling Capsules,while patients in the combined group were given Jingangteng Capsules together with GFC.The treatment period lasted for 2 weeks and then one-month follow-up was conducted.The changes of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)scores,serum GM-CSF and MMP-2 levels in the two groups were observed before and after treatment.And the clinical efficacy,time for the relief of symptoms,recurrence of disease and occurrence of adverse reactions in the two groups were compared.Results(1)After 2 weeks of treatment,the total effective rate of the combined group was 93.33%(42/45),and that of the GFC group was 66.67%(30/45).The intergroup comparison showed that the therapeutic effect of the combined group was significantly superior to that of the GFC group when comparing the two groups(P＜0.01).(2)After treatment,the scores of TCM symptoms of lower abdominal pain,lumbosacral pain,leukorrhagia,profuse menstruation,dysmenorrhea,and fatigue in both groups were significantly lower than those before treatment(P＜0.05),and the reduction of TCM syndrome scores in the combined group was significantly superior to that in the GFC group(P＜0.05).(3)The time for leucorrhea recovering normal and the time for the relief of lower abdominal distension and abdominal pain in the combined group were significantly shorter than those in the GFC group after treatment(P＜0.01).(4)After treatment,the serum serological indicators of GM-CSF and MMP-2 levels in the two groups were significantly decreased compared with those before treatment(P＜0.05),and the reduction of serum GM-CSF and MMP-2 levels in the combined group was significantly superior to that in the GFC group(P＜0.05 or P＜0.01).(5)The recurrence rate and the incidence rate of adverse reactions in the combined group were 11.11%(5/45)and 13.33%(6/45),respectively,and were significantly lower than those in the GFC group[all being 35.56%(16/45)],the differences being all statistically significant(P＜0.05 or P＜0.01).Conclusion Jingangteng Capsules combined with Guizhi Fuling Capsules can significantly enhance the clinical efficacy of the patients with chronic pelvic inflammatory of damp-heat and stasis obstruction type,effectively shorten the time for the relief of symptoms,and decrease the serum GM-CSF and MMP-2 levels.

Progress on effect of CypA/CD147 in diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular system disease infected by SARS-CoV-2 / 解放军医学杂志

Corona virus disease 2019(COVID-19)epidemic has been effectively controlled,but its related complications still cannot be ignored,especially the cardiovascular circulatory system is the active site of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2).Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2(ACE2)is a type Ⅰ transmembrane glycoprotein that is highly expressed in heart,kidney and testis.Spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 invades host cells by binding to the cell surface receptor ACE2.However,there are still many deficiencies in the clinical application of vaccines and drugs developed based on this target.As a molecular chaperone,cyclophilin A(CypA)promotes protein folding and T cell activation.CD147 is one of the most widely studied CypA receptors,and the interaction of CypA/CD147 plays an important role in the entry of SARS-CoV-2 into host cells.However,there are few reports on the invasion of SARS-CoV-2 into the cardiovascular system through the CypA/CD147 signaling pathway.Based on this,this article summarizes the previous research evidence and the research basis of the research group,and reviews the structure and function of CypA/CD147,the role of CypA/CD147 in cardiovascular disease,and the cardiovascular disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 targeting CypA/CD147 signal pathway,in order to provide reference for the diagnosis and treatment of the COVID-19 complicated with cardiovascular system diseases.

To evaluate the predictive value of multimodal ultrasound combined with serum matrix metalloproteinase-9 in the recurrence of breast cancer after breast-conserving surgery / 中华内分泌外科杂志

Objective:To explore the predictive value of multimodal ultrasound features combined with serum matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) detection for tumor recurrence of breast cancer after breast-conserving surgery.Methods:A total of 194 patients with breast cancer who underwent breast-conserving surgery in Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical College from Jan. 2017 to May. 2018 were selected. Routine ultrasound, automated breast volume imaging and contrast-enhanced ultrasound were performed before surgery. Logistic regression equation was used to analyze the risk factors affecting local tumor recurrence after breast-conserving surgery, and ROC curve was drawn to analyze the predictive value of multimodal ultrasound features combined with serum MMP-9 for local tumor recurrence after breast-conserving surgery.Results:After 5 years of follow-up, 29 out of 194 breast cancer patients who underwent breast-conserving surgery had local recurrence and metastasis. There were no significant differences in tumor diameter, spiculation sign, convergence sign, Alder blood flow grade, enhancement sequence, pattern and enhancement intensity between the two groups ( P>0.05 t=1.48, P=1.451; χ2=0.55, P=0.460; χ2=0.50, P=0.478; χ2=0.60, P=0.439; χ2=0.50, P=0.780; χ2=0.04, P=0.981; χ2=0.13, P=0.716). Logistic regression analysis showed that irregular tumor shape, small calcification,Peripheral radial enhancement, perfusion defect and abnormal elevation of serum MMP-9 were independent risk factors for local recurrence of breast cancer after breast-conserving surgery ( P=0.034, 95%CI=1.177~62.266; P=0.048, 95%CI=1.022~58.397; P=0.045, 95%CI=1.100~56.756; P=0.043, 95%CI=1.079~ 60.937; P=0.044, 95%CI=1.000~1.026). ROC curve showed that the AUC of multimodal ultrasound features combined with serum MMP-9 in predicting local tumor recurrence after breast-conserving surgery was 0.970, and the sensitivity and specificity were 98.63% and 91.67%, respectively. Conclusions:Multimodal ultrasound features combined with serum MMP-9 detection have high application value in the evaluation of local tumor recurrence after breast-conserving surgery, and provide a new idea for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.

Effects of recombinant human collagen supplementation on extracellular matrix remodeling in mouse skeletal muscle after eccentric exercise / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND:Collagen is the most abundant extracellular matrix component,which is closely related to the structure and function of the extracellular matrix of skeletal muscle,but the effect and mechanism of recombinant human collagen(rhC)produced by bioengineering technology on the extracellular matrix of skeletal muscle are unclear. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of rhC supplementation on the remodeling of skeletal muscle extracellular matrix after eccentric exercise,thereby revealing the possible mechanism by which rhC improves the injury of skeletal muscle extracellular matrix and promote the recovery after exercise. METHODS:A total of 104 healthy male C57 mice aged 8 weeks old were randomly divided into control group(normal saline),low-dose rhC group(0.2 g/kg),medium-dose rhC group(1.0 g/kg),and high-dose rhC group(2.0 g/kg).Two mice in each group were selected after continuous 7 days of intragastric intervention,and organs were dissected for hematoxylin-eosin staining to determine inflammatory infiltrates.On the 8th day,the remaining mice were subjected to eccentric exercise.The structural changes of the skeletal muscle extracellular matrix were observed under scanning electron microscopy immediately(0),24,48,and 96 hours after eccentric exercise.Meanwhile,grip strength,creatine kinase activity,and protein levels of matrix metalloproteinases 2,9,14 and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2 in skeletal muscle were detected by western blot assay. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Hematoxylin-eosin staining results indicated that short-term rhC supplementation showed no significant effects on the morphology of the heart,liver,spleen and kidney.After one-time eccentric exercise,the recovery rate of grip strength in the medium-and high-dose rhC groups was significantly increased(P＜0.01).The trend of creatine kinase changes was consistent in all groups and there was no significant difference between groups.The recovery process of the extracellular matrix in the low-dose rhC group was faster than that in the control group,and the muscle tract membrane in the medium-and high-dose rhC groups was more complete.The protein level of matrix metalloproteinase 9 in the high-dose rhC group was significantly decreased(P＜0.05).The protein levels of matrix metalloproteinase 14 in the medium-and high-dose rhC groups were significantly decreased(P＜0.05).The protein levels of matrix metalloproteinase 2 in the medium-and high-dose rhC groups were significantly decreased(P＜0.05).Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2 protein levels in the medium-and high-dose rhC groups were significantly increased(P＜0.05).The ratio of matrix metalloproteinase 2 to tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2 in each rhC group was significantly decreased(P＜0.05).To conclude,pre-supplementation of 1.0 and 2.0 g/kg rhC for 7 days can inhibit extracellular matrix degradation in skeletal muscle after exercise by modulating matrix metalloproteinases and matrix metalloproteinase inhibitors,thereby promoting recovery of skeletal muscle strength in mice.

Mechanisms underlying internal heat-type acupuncture in the treatment of steroid-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head in rabbits / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND:Internal heat-type acupuncture therapy is a new treatment technique that combines acupuncture therapy with hyperthermia.It has good clinical effects on steroid-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head,but the mechanism of action is still not fully clear. OBJECTIVE:To explore the possible mechanism of internal heat-type acupuncture therapy in treating steroid-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head in rabbits. METHODS:Thirty-two New Zealand rabbits were randomly divided into blank group,model group,internal heat-type acupuncture group and shock wave group using a random number table method,with 8 rabbits in each group.The model group,internal heat-type acupuncture group and shock wave group were modeled using methylprednisolone sodium succinate combined with Escherichia coli endotoxin.The internal heat-type acupuncture group received an internal heat-type acupuncture intervention on the buttocks of rabbits,once a week,for 20 minutes each time.The shock wave group received shock wave intervention on the buttocks of rabbits,once a week,with 2 000 beats per session.The blank group and model group were not given any treatment.After 4 weeks of intervention,blood samples and bilateral femoral head samples were collected from experimental rabbits.The levels of tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-6 in serum were detected by ELISA;the histomorphology of the femoral head was observed using hematoxylin-eosin staining and the rate of empty lacunae was calculated;the protein expressions of matrix metalloproteinase 2,matrix metalloproteinase 9,matrix metalloproteinase tissue inhibitor 1,and matrix metalloproteinase tissue inhibitor 2 were detected by immunohistochemistry and western blot. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Compared with the blank group,the model rabbits showed reduced food intake,mental fatigue,and decreased activity;compared with the model group,the above performance of the experimental rabbits was significantly improved after internal heat-type acupuncture and shock wave treatment.Compared with the blank group,the histomorphology of the femoral head in the model group deteriorated significantly and the rate of empty bone lacuna increased(P<0.001),while the histomorphology of the femoral head in the internal heat-type acupuncture group and shock wave group was significantly improved compared with the model group,and the rate of empty bone lacuna was reduced(P<0.001).The serum levels of tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-6 in the model group were significantly higher than those in the blank group(P<0.05),while the serum levels of tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-6 in the internal heat-type acupuncture group and the shock wave group were significantly lower than those in the model group(P<0.05).Compared with the blank group,the expression levels of matrix metalloproteinase 2 and matrix metalloproteinase 9 in the femoral head of the model group were significantly increased,while the expression levels of matrix metalloproteinase tissue inhibitor 1 and matrix metalloproteinase tissue inhibitor 2 were significantly decreased(P<0.001);compared with the model group,the protein expression levels of matrix metalloproteinase 2 and matrix metalloproteinase 9 were significantly decreased,while the protein expression levels of matrix metalloproteinase tissue inhibitor 1 and matrix metalloproteinase tissue inhibitor 2 were significantly increased in the internal heat-type acupuncture group and the shock wave group(P<0.001).Overall,these findings indicate that internal heat-type acupuncture may promote the repair of the necrotic femoral head by regulating the levels of matrix metalloproteinases/matrix metalloproteinase tissue inhibitors and serum inflammatory factors,thus treating early steroid-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head.

Syringin inhibits intervertebral disc degeneration in rats / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND:Intervertebral disc degeneration is caused by damage and degeneration of the nucleus pulposus and annulus fibrosus tissues inside the intervertebral disc,resulting in structural and functional changes of the intervertebral disc.However,there is yet no effective drug treatment for intervertebral disc degeneration. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the inhibitory effect of syringin on intervertebral disc degeneration. METHODS:A total of 10 male Sprague-Dawley rats were selected,and the coccygeal intervertebral disc(Co4/Co5)of each rat was set as model group,Co5/Co6 intervertebral disc as syringin group,and Co6/Co7 intervertebral disc as control group.The control group did not receive any treatment.In the model group and syringin group,a miniature puncture needle was used to puncture the annulus fibrosus to establish an intervertebral disc degeneration model.Immediately after modeling,2.5 μL of normal saline and syringin solution(5 μmol/L)were given in the model and syringin groups,respectively.Four weeks after injection,the samples were taken.The degree of intervertebral disc degeneration in rats was observed by hematoxylin-eosin and safranine O-fast green staining.The expressions of type Ⅱ collagen,aggrecan and matrix metalloproteinases 3 and 13 in intervertebral disc tissue were analyzed by immunohistochemical staining. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Hematoxylin-eosin staining showed that in the model group,the height of intervertebral disc decreased,the cartilage endplate became thinner and cracked,the fibrous ring structure was disordered and cracked,and the nucleus pulposus disappeared;in the syringin group,the height of intervertebral disc was normal or slightly lower than that in the control group,the degree of cartilage endplate degeneration was lighter than that in the model group,the fiber circle permutation was relatively regular with no cracks,and the nucleus pulposus was partially shrunk.Safranine O-fast green staining showed that in the model group,the cartilage endplate of the intervertebral disc was defective and the calcified layer of cartilage became thinner,showing obvious degeneration.The structure and morphology of intervertebral disc cartilage endplate in the syringin group recovered to some extent.Immunohistochemical staining showed that,compared with the control group,the expressions of type Ⅱ collagen and aggrecan in the intervertebral disc cartilage were decreased in the model group(P<0.000 1),while the expressions of matrix metalloproteinases 3 and 13 increased(P<0.000 1).Compared with the model group,the expressions of type Ⅱ collagen and aggrecan in the intervertebral disc cartilage tissue were increased in the syringin group(P<0.001,P<0.000 1),while the expressions of matrix metalloproteinases 3 and 13 decreased(P<0.001,P<0.000 1).These results showed that syringin could improve the structure and function of intervertebral disc by inhibiting the expression of matrix metalloproteinases 3 and 13 and increasing the expression of type Ⅱ collagen and aggrecan,thus preventing and slowing down the procession of intervertebral disc degeneration.

Expression and pathological diagnostic value of extracellular matrix metalloproteinase inducer,ma-trix metalloproteinase-9 and lysine demethylase 6B in invasive breast cancer / 新乡医学院学报

Objective To investigate the expressions of extracellular matrix metalloproteinase inducer(EMMPRIN),matrix metalloproteinase-9(MMP-9),lysine demethylase 6B(KDM6B)proteins and their correlation with clinicopathologic features in invasive breast cancer,and analyze the correlation among the three proteins and their value in pathological diagnosis of invasive breast cancer.Methods The surgical biopsy specimens of 124 patients with invasive breast cancer who were admitted to the Department of Pathology,the Fifth Clinical Medical College of Henan University of Chinese Medicine/People's Hospital of Zhengzhou from January 2014 to December 2017 were selected as research subjects,and 20 low-grade intraductal carcinoma tissue specimens,27 high-grade intraductal carcinoma tissue specimens,and 22 adjacent tissue specimens＞1 cm away from the invasive breast cancer were selected as controls.The expressions of EMMPRIN,MMP-9 and KDM6B proteins in cancer-adjacent tissues,low-grade intraductal carcinoma tissues,high-grade intraductal carcinoma tissues and invasive breast cancer tissues were detected by immunohistochemistry.The relationship between the relative expressions of EMMPRIN,MMP-9 and KDM6B proteins and clinicopathologic features of invasive breast cancer was analyzed,Spearman correlation analysis was used to evaluate the correlation of EMMPRIN,MMP-9 and KDM6B proteins in breast cancer tissues,and receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was adopted to evaluate the diagnostic value of EMMPRIN,MMP-9 and KDM6B for invasive breast cancer.Results The relative expressions of EMMPRIN and MMP-9 proteins in high-grade intraductal carcinoma and invasive breast cancer tissues were significantly higher those in cancer-adjacent tissues and low-grade intraductal carcinoma tissues,and the relative expression of KDM6B protein was significantly lower than those in cancer-adjacent tissues and low-grade intraductal carcinoma tissues(P＜0.05);the relative expressions of EMMPRIN and MMP-9 proteins in invasive breast cancer tissues were significantly higher those in high-grade intraductal carcinoma tissues,and the relative expression of KDM6B protein was significantly lower than that in high-grade intraductal carcinoma tissues(P＜0.05);there was no statistically significant difference in the relative expressions of EMMPRIN,MMP-9 and KDM6B proteins between cancer-adjacent tissues and low-grade intraductal carcinoma tissues(P＞0.05).The relative expressions of EMMPRIN and KDM6B proteins were not related to the age,tumor location and tumor diameter of patients with invasive breast cancer(P＞0.05),and the relative expression of MMP-9 protein was not related to the age and tumor location of patients with invasive breast cancer(P＞0.05).Relative expressions of EMMPRIN,MMP-9 and KDM6B proteins were correlated with WHO grading,lymph node metastasis,and tumor,node and metastasis(TNM)staging of invasive breast cancer(P＜0.05),and the relative expression of MMP-9 protein was correlated with the tumor diameter(P＜0.05).In the WHO grades Ⅰ,Ⅱ,and Ⅲ of invasive breast cancer,the relative expressions of EMMPRIN and MMP-9 proteins increased sequentially,while the relative expression of KDM6B protein decreased sequentially(P＜0.05);the relative expressions of EMMPRIN and MMP-9 proteins in the lymph node metastasis group were significantly higher than those in the non-lymph node metastasis group,and the relative expression of KDM6B protein was significantly lower than that in the non-lymph node metastasis group(P＜0.05);the relative expressions of EMMPRIN and MMP-9 proteins in TNM stages Ⅲ-Ⅳ were significantly higher than those in stages Ⅰ-Ⅱ(P＜0.05),while the relative expression of KDM6B protein was significantly lower than that in stages Ⅰ-Ⅱ(P＜0.05).In the group of invasive breast cancer with diameter≤2 cm,2 to 5 cm,and＞5 cm,the relative expression of MMP-9 protein increased sequentially(P＜0.05).Spearman correlation analysis showed that the expression of EMMPRIN was positively correlated with MMP-9 protein in invasive breast cancer tissues(r=0.990,P=0.000),the expression of EMMPRIN was negatively correlated with KDM6B protein(r=-0.606,P=0.000),and the expression of MMP-9 was negatively correlated with KDM6B protein(r=-0.612,P=0.000).ROC curve analysis showed that the area under the curve(AUC)of EMMPRIN protein for diagnosing invasive breast cancer was 0.875[95％confidence interval(CI):0.823-0.926,P＜0.05],with an optimal threshold of 10.043,sensitivity of 79.0％,and specificity of 76.8％;the AUC of MMP-9 protein in diagnosing invasive breast cancer was 0.863(95％CI:0.808-0.917,P＜0.05),with an optimal threshold of 10.070,sensitivity of 74.2％,and specificity of 76.8％;the AUC of KDM6B protein in diagnosing invasive breast cancer was 0.267(95％CI:0.196-0.338,P＜0.05),with an optimal threshold of 11.003,sensitivity of 71.0％,and specificity of 98.6％.Conclusion EMMPRIN,MMP-9 and KDM6B are related to the occurrence and development of invasive breast cancer.Detection of the expressions of EMMPRIN,MMP-9 and KDM6B is helpful to the pathological diagnosis of invasive breast cancer and clinical judgment of invasion and metastasis of breast cancer.

Title correlation analysis of chitinase-3 like-protein-1, matrix metalloproteinase-9 and imaging markers in middle aged and elderly patients with cerebral small vessel disease / 中华老年医学杂志

Objective:This study aimed to investigate the correlation between serum chitinase-3 like-protein-1(YKL-40), matrix metalloproteinase-9(MMP-9), and imaging markers in middle-aged and elderly patients with cerebral small vessel disease(CSVD).It also sought to elucidate the mechanism underlying the onset and development of CSVD.Methods:A case-control study was conducted with 130 CSVD patients and 20 age-matched controls admitted to the Department of Neurology of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University between December 2020 and November 2022.Based on their white matter hyperintensity(WMH)and enlarged perivascular spaces(EPVS)scores, CSVD patients were categorized into mild, moderate, and severe groups.Cerebral microbleeds(CMBs)were classified into non-lacunar, lacunar, non-CMBs, and CMBs groups.Patients' general data were collected, and serum levels of YKL-40 and MMP-9 were measured using ELISA.Results:The results showed 34 cases in the severe WMH group, 35 cases in the EPVS severe group, 90 cases in the group with lacunar and 65 cases in the group with CMBs.Statistically significant differences(both P<0.05)in serum YKL-40 and MMP-9 in WMH severe groups compared to age control group.Statistically significant differences(both P<0.05)in serum YKL-40 and MMP-9 in EPVS severe groups compared to age control group.The increase of serum YKL-40 and MMP-9 levels was an independent risk factor for the severity of WMH( OR=1.25, 95% CI: 0.164-0.289, P<0.05)( OR=1.13, 95% CI: 0.090-0.160, P<0.05)and EPVS( OR=1.05, 95% CI: 0.021-0.076, P<0.05)( OR=1.02, 95% CI: 0.006-0.026, P<0.05).There was no significant different in the serum YKL-40 and MMP-9 levels between lacunar group and non-lacunar group( P>0.05).The serum YKL-40 and MMP-9 levels in the group with CMBs were significantly higher than those in the group without CMBs( P<0.05).The ROC curve showed that the optimal cutoff point of YKL-40 was 0.38, the area under the curve was 0.669(95% CI: 0.569-0.768, P<0.01), the optimal cutoff point of MMP-9 was 0.40, and the area under the curve was 0.746(95% CI: 0.644-0.848, P<0.01). Conclusions:Changes in serum YKL-40 and MMP-9 levels in middle-aged and elderly patients with CSVD were found to be associated with various imaging markers, potentially contributing to the onset and development of CSVD.These findings may aid in early CSVD diagnosis and provide insights for potential interventions.

Silibinin inhibits lipogenic differentiation of 3T3-F442A adipocytes in murine through inhibition of MEK /ERK pathway and matrix metalloproteinase activity / 安徽医科大学学报

Objective @# To study the effect and mechanism of action of Silibinin on the differentiation of 3T3-F442A preadipocytes in murine．@*Methods @#The effects of 0－400 μmol / L Silibinin on the proliferation of 3T3-F442A adi- pocytes at 24，48 and 72 h were detected by 3-(4，5-dimethylthiazol-2) -2，5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide ( MTT) assay，and the effects of Silibinin on the adipogenesis of 3T3-F442A adipocytes were visualized by Oil Red O stai- ning ; RT-qPCR , Western blot and ELISA assays were used to detect the effects of Silibinin on 3T3-F442A adipo- cyte differentiation-associated transcription factor CCAAT / enhancer binding protein ( C / EBP) α , C / EBP β , per- oxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ cular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) -α and VEGF receptor 2 (VEGFR-2) ，matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) -2 and MMP-9，mitogen-activated protein kinase (MEK) and phosphorylated MEK (p-MEK) ，and extracellular regu- lated protein kinase (ERK) and phosphorylated ERK (p-ERK) expression. (PPARγ) ，adipocyte protein 2 (aP2) ，adipose generation-associated vas@*Results @# MTT assay showed that the cell proliferation rate of 3T3-F442A preadipocytes decreased after 100，200，and 400 μmol /L Silibinin treatment compared with the control group (P＜0. 001) ; Oil Red O staining assay showed that the accumulation of red lipid droplets of the cells in the 160 μmol /L Silibinin assay group significantly decreased ; RT-qPCR assay showed that mRNA expression of C/EBPα , C/EBPβ , PPARγ , aP2，VEGF-α , VEGFR-2，MMP-2，and MMP-9 was down-reg- ulated in 3T3-F442A adipocytes treated with 160 μmol /L Silibinin compared with the control group (P＜0. 001) ; Western blot assay showed that protein expression of C /EBPα , C /EBPβ , PPARγ and aP2 was down-regulated in 3T3-F442A adipocytes treated with 160 μmol /L Silibinin (P＜0. 001) ，and the phosphorylation level of p-MEK/ MEK and p-ERK/ ERK proteins was down-regulated compared with the control group (P ＜0. 001) ; ELISA assay showed that the protein concentrations of MMP-2 and MMP-9 in the cell supernatant were down-regulated (P < 0. 001) in 3T3-F442A adipocytes treated with 160 μmol /L Silibinin．@*Conclusion @#Silibinin inhibited 3T3-F442A adipocyte differentiation and adipogenesis through inhibition of the MEK/ ERK pathway and matrix metalloproteinase activity.

Toxic effects of permethrin on HMC3 microglia and its associated mechanism / 环境与职业医学

Background Permethrin is a commonly used pyrethroid insecticide and has been found to be potentially neurotoxic. Microglia are innate immune cells in the central nervous system and are involved in the development of a range of neurodegenerative diseases. Objective To observe possible toxic effects of permethrin on human microglia clone 3 (HMC3) in vitro and explore associated mechanism. Methods HMC3 were treated with 0, 10, 25, and 55 μmol·L−1 permethrin for 72 h. Cell cycle and apoptosis were measured using flow cytometry. Cyclin-dependent kinase 1 (CDK1), cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1A (CDKN1A), cyclin B2 (CCNB2), cellular tumor antigen p53 (p53), factor-related apoptosis (FAS), caspase 3 (CASP3), and H2A histone family member X (H2AX) were detected by quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR). The differential genes and enrichment pathways of HMC3 after 0 and 25 μmol·L−1 permethrin treatment was analyzed by RNA sequencing. HMC3 was treated by 0, 10, 25, and 55 μmol· L−1 permethrin for 72 h. The content of nitric oxide (NO) in the supernatant was detected using Griess reagent. The secretion level of interleukin-6 (IL-6) was detected by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The mRNA expression levels of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway (including MAPK1, MAPK8, and MAPK14), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), IL-6, and matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) families (including MMP1, MMP2, MMP3, and MMP9) were detected by qPCR. The protein expressions of phosphorylated p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (p-p38), phosphorylated extracellular signal-regulated kinase (p-ERK), IL-1β, IL-6, and MMP1 were detected by Western blot. Results HMC3 was arrested in G2/M phase after 0, 10, 25, and 55 μmol·L−1 permethrin treatment for 72 h, of which there was a statistically significant difference between the 55 μmol·L−1 permethrin treatment group and the control group (P<0.01), and the mRNA expression of CDKN1A was up-regulated according to the qPCR (P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in the proportions of apoptosis between the groups (P＞0.05). The RNA sequencing showed that the differential genes were enriched in the MAPK pathway, and the mRNA expressions of MAPK1, MAPK8, and MAPK14 were up-regulated after the permethrin treatment at 55 μmol·L−1 compared to the control group by qPCR (P<0.05). The Western blot revealed that, compared to the control group, the levels of p-p38 and p-ERK were increased after the 10 μmol·L−1 permetrin treatment (P<0.05), the p-ERK level was increased after the 25 μmol·L−1 permetrin treatment (P<0.05), and the p-p38 level was up-regulated after the 55 μmol·L−1 permetrin treatment (P<0.05). The secretion of NO in the supernatant of HMC3 increased after permetrin treatment compared to the control group (P<0.05), the mRNA and protein expressions and the secretion of IL-6 showed an upward trend, the mRNA and protein expressions of IL-1β were up-regulated (P<0.05), and the mRNA and protein expressions of MMP1 were up-regulated in the 25 and 55 μmol·L−1 permethrin groups (P<0.05). Conclusion Permethrin inhibits HMC3 cell proliferation in vitro, induces cell cycle arrest, activates MAPK pathway, and promotes the expression of inflammatory factors IL-1β and MMP1, which may be one of the mechanism of neurotoxicity induced by permethrin.

Clinical study of timolol maleate combined with cryotherapy for infantile cutaneous hemangioma / 局解手术学杂志

Objective To explore the clinical effect of timolol maleate combined with cryotherapy for infantile cutaneous hemangioma.Methods A total of 240 infants with cutaneous hemangioma were randomly divided into the control group(120 cases)and the combined group(120 cases).The control group was treated with timolol maleate,and the combined group was treated with timolol maleate combined with cryotherapy.The clinical efficacy,tumor diameter,levels of serum matrix metalloproteinase-9(MMP-9)and vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)and the occurrence of adverse reactions of the two groups were compared.Results The total effective rate of the combined group was significantly higher than that of the control group(P<0.05).Compared with before treatment,the tumor diameter 3 months and 6 months after treatment in the two groups gradually decreased(P<0.05),and the tumor diameter 3 months and 6 months after treatment in the combined group decreased more obviously(P<0.05).Compared with before treatment,the levels of serum MMP-9 and VEGF 3 months and 6 months after treatment in the two groups gradually decreased(P<0.05),and the levels of serum MMP-9 and VEGF 3 months and 6 months after treatment in the combined group were significantly lower than those in the control group(P<0.05).There was no statistically significant difference in the total incidence of adverse reactions such as eczema,ulcer,erosion or redness between the two groups(P>0.05).Conclusion Timolol maleate combined with cryotherapy for infantile cutaneous hemangioma has significant curative effect,which can effectively reduce the levels of serum MMP-9 and VEGF,and shrink the tumor body,with safety and effectiveness.

The therapeutic effect of dual microcatheter technology on acute intracranial wide necked aneurysms / 中国医师杂志

Objective:To explore the therapeutic effect of dual microcatheter technology on acute intracranial wide necked aneurysms and its impact on serum levels of matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), neuron specific enolase (NSE), and central nervous system specific protein (S100β).Methods:A prospective study was conducted on 80 patients with acute intracranial wide neck aneurysms admitted to the Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Anhui Medical University from January 2020 to March 2023. They were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group, with 40 cases in each group, using a random number table method. The control group patients were treated with stent assisted spring coil intervention embolization, while the observation group patients were treated with dual microcatheter technology intravascular intervention embolization. We compared the perioperative conditions of two groups, including changes in serum MMP-9, NSE, and S100β, as well as short-term prognosis, changes in the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score, Barthel Index (BI) score, and incidence of complications.Results:The observation group had shorter surgical and hospital stay than the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (all P<0.05); At 7 days after surgery, the serum levels of MMP-9, NSE, and S100β in the observation group were lower than those in the control group, and the differences were statistically significant (all P<0.05); The short-term good prognosis rate of the observation group was 55.00%(22/40), significantly higher than the control group′s 32.50%(13/40), and the difference was statistically significant (all P<0.05); At one month after surgery, the NIHSS score in the observation group was lower than that in the control group, while the BI score was higher than that in the control group, with statistically significant differences (all P<0.05); There was no statistically significant difference in the total incidence of postoperative complications between the two groups ( P>0.05). Conclusions:The dual microcatheter technique has a significant therapeutic effect on acute intracranial wide neck aneurysms, reducing the increase in serum MMP-9, NSE, and S100β levels after surgery, promoting postoperative recovery, and is worthy of clinical promotion.

Role and prognostic value of matrix metalloproteinase-7 in the migration and immune cell infiltration of hepatocellular carcinoma / 临床肝胆病杂志

ObjectiveTo investigate the role and prognostic value of matrix metalloproteinase-7 （MMP7） in the migration and immune cell infiltration of hepatocellular carcinoma. MethodsMMP7_siRNA for downregulating the target gene MMP7 and pMMP7 for upregulating MMP7 were constructed and were used to transfect hepatocellular carcinoma cell line （MHCC97H）. RT-qPCR and Western Blot were used to measure the mRNA and protein expression levels of the target gene in cells. Scanning electron microscopy and Transwell assay were used to observe the changes in cell pseudopodia and migration ability， and bioinformatics methods were used to investigate the correlation of MMP7 with immune cells and immune infiltration score in TCGA and TIMER databases in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma， as well as the association between MMP7 and the prognosis of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma. The Spearman method was used for correlation analysis. Sanger Box online tool was used to assess the value of MMP7 in the overall survival curve and disease-specific survival of hepatocellular carcinoma. The Kaplan-Meier method was used to plot survival curves， and the Log-rank test was used for comparison of prognosis between different samples. ResultsAfter MHCC97H cells were transfected with MMP7_siRNA or pMMP7， there was a significant reduction or increase in the expression of the target gene MMP7； after downregulation of MMP7， there were significant reductions in the number and length of the pseudopodia， while after MMP7 overexpression， there were significant increases in the number and length of filopodia with radial arrangement. The Transwell chamber assay showed that MMP7_siRNA2 significantly reduced the migration ability of cells （P<0.05）， and there was a significant increase in migration ability after pMMP7 transfection. The expression of MMP7 was significantly correlated with B lymphocytes （r=0.37， P<0.05）， CD4+ T lymphocytes （r=0.40， P<0.05）， neutrophils （r=0.49， P<0.05）， macrophages （r=0.49， P<0.05）， and dendritic cells （r=0.47， P<0.05）. In the TCGA database， the patients with hepatocellular carcinoma were divided into MMP7 high expression group with 267 patients and MMP7 low expression group with 146 patients based on overall survival， and the results showed that the MMP7 high expression group had a significantly shorter overall survival time than the MMP7 low expression group （P<0.05）； based on the disease-specific survival time， the patients were divided into MMP7 high expression group with 257 patients and MMP7 low expression group with 145 patients， and the analysis showed that the MMP7 high expression group also had a significantly shorter disease-specific survival time than the MMP7 low expression group （P<0.05）. ConclusionMMP7 promotes the migration of hepatocellular carcinoma cells and plays a major role in immune cell infiltration， and the expression of MMP7 is also significantly associated with the prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma.

Assessment of YME1L and mitofusin2 as a possible diagnostic and/or therapeutic target in hepatocellular carcinoma

Mitochondrial dynamics are a contraversal issue in hepatocellular carcinoma. The present study tries to illustrate the role of mitochondrial dynamics proteins (mitofusin-2 (Mfn2) and YME1L) in hepatocarcinogenesis. Five groups were used: the control group and three HCC groups (after 8, 16, and 24 weeks from DENA induction). The last group was treated with Sorafenib (SP) (10 mg/kg), via oral gavage for 4 weeks after cancer induction. This study revealed that Mfn-2 was downregulated and YME1l was overexpressed in different HCC groups. This dysregulation of mitochondrial dynamics proteins was associated with high hepatic levels of cyclin D1, MMP-9, and MDA and overexpression of ki67 as well as decreasing the hepatic expression of tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-3 (Timp-3) and Bax. To confirm the possible role of Mfn2 and YME1L in HCC, we assessed the effect of sorafenib on these parameters and its related HCC characteristics. Sorafenib corrected the level of Mfn2 and YME1L and decreased tumor cell proliferation as well. We also elucidated that mitochondrial dynamics proteins (Mfn2 and YME1L) could be a good therapeutic target for HCC.

Effect of Modified Zhenwutang on Interstitial Fibrosis in Rats with Chronic Renal Failure Based on IL-6/MMP-9/COL-Ⅳ Signaling Pathway / 中国实验方剂学杂志

ObjectiveTo observe the modulatory effect of modified Zhenwutang on the interleukin-6 （IL-6）， matrix metallopeptidase-9（MMP-9）， type Ⅳ collagen（COL-Ⅳ） in rats with chronic renal failure （CRF） and to investigate the potential mechanism of its treatment of CRF. MethodFifty male SD rats were randomly divided into a modeling group of 40 rats and a normal group of 10 rats， and the modeling group was prepared by continuous adenine gavage for 12 weeks. After successful modelling， the modelling group was divided into the model group， the low dose （7.2 g·kg-1·d-1） group， the medium dose （14.4 g·kg-1·d-1） group， the high dose （28.8 g·kg-1·d-1） group and the Benadryl hydrochloride （10 mg·kg-1·d-1） group for gavage according to the random number table method， In the normal group and the model group， equal volume of distilled water was administered by gavage for 4 weeks. After the administration， the levels of blood creatinine （SCr）， blood urea nitrogen （BUN） and 24 h urine protein （24 h-UTP） were measured， the levels of serum IL-6 were measured by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay（ELISA）. Immunohistochemistry （IHC） was used to detect intercellular cell adhesion molecule-1 （ICAM-1）， IL-6， MMP-9， and other molecules in the rat kidney. The expression of ICAM-1 mRNA， IL-6 mRNA， MMP-9 mRNA and COL-Ⅳ mRNA in rat kidney tissues was measured by Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction （Real-time PCR）. The expression levels of ICAM-1， IL-6， MMP-9 and COL-Ⅳ in rat kidney tissues were measured by Western blot. ResultCompared with the normal group， the levels of SCr， BUN and 24 h-UTP were significantly increased in the model group （P<0.01）； the serum IL-6 level was significantly increased （P<0.01）， the tubular lumen was dilated with atrophy， the tubular epithelial cells were necrotic， swollen and vacuolated， the interstitium was infiltrated by a large number of inflammatory cells and collagen fibers were deposited， the levels of IL-6， ICAM-1 and COL-Ⅳ were strongly positive in the tubular interstitium of the model group （P<0.01）， The levels of ICAM-1 mRNA， IL-6 mRNA and COL-Ⅳ mRNA were significantly increased （P<0.01） and MMP-9 mRNA was significantly decreased （P<0.05） in the model rats. ICAM-1， IL-6 and COL-Ⅳ protein expression was significantly increased （P<0.01） and MMP-9 protein expression was significantly increased （P<0.01） in the renal tissue， and MMP-9 protein expression was significantly decreased （P<0.01）. Compared with the model group， the 24 h-UTP， SCr and BUN levels of rats were significantly reduced after treatment with modified Zhenwutang （P<0.01）， the serum IL-6 level was significantly decreased （P<0.01）， the renal lesions of rats were significantly improved and collagen fiber deposition was reduced； the expression of IL-6， ICAM-1 and COL-Ⅳ in renal tubules and interstitium was weakened， and MMP-9 in ICAM-1 mRNA， IL-6 mRNA and COL-Ⅳ mRNA levels were significantly reduced （P<0.01） and MMP-9 mRNA levels were significantly increased （P<0.05）， ICAM-1， IL-6 and COL-Ⅳ protein expression was significantly reduced （P<0.01） and MMP-9 protein expression was significantly The expression of ICAM-1， IL-6 and COL-Ⅳ proteins was significantly decreased （P<0.01） and MMP-9 protein expression was significantly increased （P<0.01）. ConclusionModified Zhenwutang may regulate the IL-6/MMP-9/COL-Ⅳ signaling pathway， thereby reducing proteinuria， improving renal function， reducing renal pathological damage and delaying the progression of CRF interstitial fibrosis.

Effect of vascular endothelial growth factor-A165 on scleral remodeling of guinea pigs with form-deprivation myopia / 国际眼科杂志(Guoji Yanke Zazhi)

AIM: To investigate the effect of the intravitreal injection of vascular endothelial growth factor-A165(VEGF-A165)on the scleral remodeling of guinea pigs with form-deprivation myopia(FDM).METHODS: A total of 120 tricolor guinea pigs, aged three weeks, were randomly divided into 6 groups, with 20 in each group. The blank group did not undergo any intervention. In the FDM group, only the FDM model was established. In the phosphate buffer saline(PBS)group, 2.5 μL of PBS was injected into the vitreous cavity before establishing the FDM model. In the 1ng group, 5ng group, and 10ng group, VEGF-A165 was injected into the vitreous cavity at concentrations of 1, 5 and 10ng, respectively, before the establishment of the FDM model. The FDM model was established by covering the right eyes of guinea pigs with translucent balloons for 14d. The diopter and axial length of the right eyes were measured before and after covering. After 14d, the content of dopamine(DA)in retina was measured by high performance liquid chromatography. Additionally, the mRNA and protein expression levels of matrix metalloproteinase-2(MMP-2), tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-2(TIMP-2), transforming growth factor(TGF)-β1, TGF-β2 and α-smooth muscle actin(α-SMA)in sclera were detected by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR)and Western blot.RESULTS: Before covering, there were no significant differences in the diopter and axial length of the right eyes of guinea pigs in all groups(P&#x003E;0.05). After 14d of modeling, when compared with the blank group, FDM group showed an increase in the degree of myopia in the right eye, a prolongation of the axial length, a decrease in the content of DA in the retina, and an increase in the expression of MMP-2, TGF-β2 and α-SMA in the sclera. Conversely, the expression of TIMP-2 and TGF-β1 were decreased(P&#x003C;0.01). However, in comparison to the FDM group, the degree of myopia in the 1ng, 5ng, and 10ng groups of guinea pigs decreased, the growth trend of axial length slowed, the content of DA in the retina increased, and the expression of MMP-2, TGF-β2 and α-SMA in the sclera decreased. Furthermore, the expression of TIMP-2 and TGF-β1 in the sclera increased(P&#x003C;0.01). As the concentration of intravitreal injection of VEGF-A165 increased, the degree of myopia in the right eye of guinea pigs gradually increased, and the axial length gradually prolonged. The content of DA in the retina gradually decreased, the expression of MMP-2, TGF-β2, and α-SMA in the sclera gradually increased, while the expression of TIMP-2 and TGF-β1 decreased gradually.CONCLUSION: Intravitreal injection of VEGF-A165 can increase the content of DA in the retina of FDM guinea pigs, affect the expression of MMP-2, TIMP-2, TGF-β1, TGF-β2 and α-SMA in the sclera, and inhibit scleral remodeling of guinea pigs. Notably, the VEGF-A165 at the concentration of 1ng showed the most significant efficacy.