BACKGROUND: Human gliomas are more likely to express basic fibroblast growth factor-2 (FGF-2) insulin-like growth factor-1(IGF-1), and IGF-1 receptor (IGF-1R) than normal brain tissue. These factors activate si...BACKGROUND: Human gliomas are more likely to express basic fibroblast growth factor-2 (FGF-2) insulin-like growth factor-1(IGF-1), and IGF-1 receptor (IGF-1R) than normal brain tissue. These factors activate signal transduction systems of Ras/MAPK and PI3K/Akl, which promote glioma growth. OBJECTIVE: To utilize RNA interference (RNAi) technique to down-regulate FGF-2, IGF-1, and IGF-1R gene expression, and to investigate the effects of these genes on rat C6 glioma cells, as well as the feasibility of RNAi for treating glioma. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: This neurooncological, randomized, controlled, in vivo and in vitro experiment, which used RNAi methodology, was performed at the Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Institute of Biochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences between August 2005 and February 2008. MATERIALS: Rat C6 cell lines were purchased from Shanghai Institute of Cellular Biology Affiliated to Chinese Academy of Sciences. Small interfering RNA (siRNA) was synthesized by Shanghai GenePharma. Anti-IGF-1, anti-IGF-1R, anti-FGF-2, anti-mouse and anti-rabbit IgG G1-HRP antibodies were provided by Santa Cruz Biotechnology, USA. Four to six week-old BALB/c nude mice were purchased from the Laboratory Animal Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences. METHODS: C6 glioma cells were transfected with siRNA, which was chemically synthesized in vitro to correspond to endogenous FGF-2, IGF-1, and IGF-1R genes. The inhibition ratio of targeting mRNA expression was detected by semiquantitative RT-PCR, and protein expression was determined by Western blot analysis. C6 glioma cell proliferation was observed using a growth curve C6 glioma cell apoptosis rate and cell cycle were detected by flow cytometry. C6 glioma cell growth regression was observed by transwell migration assay. In addition, nude mouse subcutaneous tumor models were used in this study. For studying the anti-tumor effects of IGF-1 and IGF-1R siRNA, two blank control groups, with six mice each, were set up: A (2.5 μg siRNA was injected one week after C6 cells were inoculated, Le., when tumor volume reached 8 mm × 8 mm) and B (siRNA was injected at the same time with C6 cells were inoculated. To study the effects of FGF-2 siRNA, the groups consisted of a blank control group, negative control group, 2.6 μg siRNA group, 4 μg siRNA group, and 5.3 μg siRNA group, with six mice each. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: mRNA and protein inhibition ratio of FGF-2, IGF-1, and IGF-1 R; C6 glioma cell proliferation, apoptosis, and cycle growth arrest; C6 glioma cell growth regression and subcutaneous tumorigenicity rates. RESULTS: All siRNA constructs proved to be effective. After 48 hours, transfection of 200 nmol/L siRNA resulted in a FGF-2 or IGF-1R gene inhibition ratio 〉 80% and an IGF-1 gene inhibition ratio of approximately 70%. Protein expression levels for FGF-2, IGF-1, and IGF-1R decreased in a dose-dependent manner following siRNA transfection, with an inhibition rate 〉 85%, 60%, and 50%, respectively. C6 glioma cell proliferation and apoptosis rates increased in proportion to siRNA. The apoptosis rate of C6 glioma cells induced by FGF-2, IGF-1, and IGF-1R siRNA was 39.96%, 15.07% and 22.47%, respectively (P 〈 0.01). Transfection of 200 nmol/L IGF or IGF-1R siRNA for 48 hours suppressed C6 glioma cell migration. At 30 days after intratumoral injection of 2.6, 4, and 5.3 tJg FGF-2 siRNA, tumor growth regression rate of FGF-2 siRNA was 56%, 67%, and 86%, respectively. The tumor growth regression rate was 71.88% and 45.71%, respectively, when IGF-1 or IGF-1R siRNA was intratumorally injected 1 week after C6 glioma cell transplantation. When IGF-1 or IGF-1 R siRNA was intratumorally injected during C6 glioma cell transplantation, the tumor growth regression rate was 78.13% and 74.29%, respectively. CONCLUSION: siRNA transfection downregulated gene expression of FGF-2, IGF-1, and IGF-1R In addition, siRNA treatment markedly suppressed glioma cell proliferation, growth, and migration, and concomitantly reduced subcutaneous tumorigenicity.展开更多
AIMTo expose rat retinal Müller cells to 530 nm monochromatic light and investigate the influence of varying light illumination times on basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) and transforming growth factor...AIMTo expose rat retinal Müller cells to 530 nm monochromatic light and investigate the influence of varying light illumination times on basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) and transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) expression.METHODSThree groups of rat retinal Müller cells cultured in vitro under a 530 nm monochromatic light were divided into 6, 12 and 24h experimental groups, while cells incubated under dark conditions served as the control group. The bFGF and TGF-β1 mRNA expression, protein levels and fluorescence intensity of the Müller cells were analyzed.RESULTSThe bFGF mRNA expression and protein levels were significantly upregulated in Müller cells in all three experimental groups compared with the control group (P<0.05), while that of TGF-β1 was downregulated (P<0.05). Also, bFGF expression was positively correlated, but TGF-β1 expression was negatively correlated with illumination time. The largest changes for both cytokines were seen in the 24h group. The changes in bFGF and TGF-β1 fluorescence intensity were highest in the 24h group, and significant differences were observed among the experimental groups (P<0.05).CONCLUSIONThe expressions of bFGF and TGF-β1 changed in a time-dependent manner in Müller cells exposed to 530 nm monochromatic light with 250 lx illumination intensity. Müller cells might play a role in the development of myopia by increasing bFGF expression or decreasing TGF-β1 expression. Changes in cytokine expression in retinal Müller cells may affect monochromatic light-induced myopia.展开更多
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the efficacy of Ciji Hua'ai Baosheng formula(CHBF) on microvessel density(MVD) and vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF), kinase insert domain-containing receptor(KDR) and basic fibrob...OBJECTIVE: To investigate the efficacy of Ciji Hua'ai Baosheng formula(CHBF) on microvessel density(MVD) and vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF), kinase insert domain-containing receptor(KDR) and basic fibroblast growth factor(b FGF) expression in serum and tumor tissue of mice receiving chemotherapy for the treatment of H22 hepatocellular carcinoma.METHODS: Sixty Kunming mice were injected subcutaneously with H22 hepatoma carcinoma cell suspensions into the right anterior armpit. Seven days later, all transplanted tumor were formed and the mice were intraperitoneally injected 200 mg/kg cytoxan(CTX) to establish the models of tumor-bearing mouse chemotherapy, then they were randomly divided into model group, continuing CTX chemotherapy group(CTX group), and three CHBF(117, 58.5 and 29.25 g/kg) groups. After ten days of treatments, histology was observed, contents of VEGF, KDR and b FGF in serum and tumor tissue were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA), VEGF and b FGF protein expression and MVD tagged by CD34 were detected by immunohistochemisty.RESULTS: MVD in CHBF(117, 58.5 g/kg) and CTX groups was significantly lower than that in model group(P < 0.01); expressions of VEGF, KDR and b FGF in serum and tumor tissue in CHBF(117 g/kg)group were less than those in model group(P <0.05; P < 0.01); the expressions of MVD, VEGF and b FGF in tumor tissue of CHBF(117 g/kg) groupwere also less than those in CTX group(P < 0.05;P < 0.01).CONCLUSION: CHBF can effectively reduce the expression of VEGF, KDR and b FGF in serum and tumor tissue, and decrease MVD and delay tumor progression.展开更多
There is evidence that the expression of members of the fibroblast growth factor(FGF)protein family is altered in post-mortem brains of humans suffering from major depressive disorder.The present study examined whethe...There is evidence that the expression of members of the fibroblast growth factor(FGF)protein family is altered in post-mortem brains of humans suffering from major depressive disorder.The present study examined whether the expression of fibroblast growth factor-2(FGF2)and fibroblast growth factor receptor-1(FGFR1)protein is altered following chronic stress in an animal model.Rats were exposed to 35 days of chronic unpredictable mild stress,and then tested using open-field and sucrose consumption tests.Compared with the control group,rats in the chronic stress group exhibited obvious depressive-like behaviors,including anhedonia,anxiety and decreased mobility.The results of western blot analysis and immunohistochemical analysis revealed a downregulation of the expression of FGF2 and FGFR1 in the hippocampus of rats,particularly in the CA1,CA3 and dentate gyrus.This decreased expression is in accord with the results of post-mortem studies in humans with major depressive disorder.These findings suggest that FGF2 and FGFR1 proteins participate in the pathophysiology of depressive-like behavior,and may play an important role in the mechanism of chronic stress-induced depression.展开更多
BACKGROUND:Both animal experiments and clinical studies have shown that basic fibroblast growth factor(bFGF)and danshen(Salvia miltiorrhiza)can exhibit protective effects on ischemia-reperfusion cerebral injury.OBJECT...BACKGROUND:Both animal experiments and clinical studies have shown that basic fibroblast growth factor(bFGF)and danshen(Salvia miltiorrhiza)can exhibit protective effects on ischemia-reperfusion cerebral injury.OBJECTIVE:To test whether bFGF and danshen can protect cerebral injury induced by exposure to repeated,high,positive acceleration(+Gz)in an animal model and to analyze the possible mechanisms.DESIGN,TIME AND SETTING:Randomized controlled animal study.The experiment was performed at the Research Center for Molecular Biology,Air-force General Hospital of Chinese PLA from April to August 2000.MATERIALS:A total of 20 clean grade,healthy,Sprague Dawley rats of both genders,weighing(200±15)g,were provided by our experimental animal center.Rats were randomly divided into 5 groups:the control group,+Gz exposure group,bFGF group,danshen group,and saline group,with 4 animals per group.bFGF(Beijing Bailuyuan Biotechnology Co.Ltd.)and danshen solution(Shanghai Zhongxi Pharmaceutical Co.Ltd.)were used.METHODS:All rats were fixed on a rotary arm of a centrifugal apparatus(2 m in radius)with their heads oriented towards the center of the apparatus.Except for rats in the control group,the value of+Gz exposure was+14 Gz with an acceleration rate of 1.5 G/s.The peak force lasted for 45 seconds.+Gz exposure was performed three times with intervals of 30 minutes.Rats in the control group received the same+Gz procedure,but the G value was+1 Gz.Rats in bFGF group and danshen group were intraperitoneally injected with 100μg/kg bFGF or 15 g/kg danshen solution,respectively,at 30 minutes prior to centrifugation and immediately after centrifugation.Rats in saline group were injected with the same volume of saline.Six hours after exposure,rats were decapitated.One hemisphere was preserved in liquid nitrogen for RNA extraction and the other was processed for apoptosis detection.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:mRNA levels of bcl-2 and p53 were measured by semi-quantitative reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction.Apoptotic cell death was detected by terminal deoxynuleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick end labeling.RESULTS:Changes in mRNA expression of bcl-2 and p53 and apoptotic cells were observed in rat brain six hours after repeated+Gz exposures,bFGF and danshen were able block the changes of bcl-2 and p53 expression and inhibit apoptotic cell death.CONCLUSION:The data suggest that apoptosis and changes in bcl-2 and p53 expression in the rat brain can be induced by repeated+Gz exposures.Apoptosis is,therefore,one of the molecular mechanisms of brain damage induced by repeated+Gz exposures,bFGF and danshen were of the equal potency in preventing brain injury induced by repeated+Gz exposures.展开更多
The amino acid at the 119th position of human basic fibroblast growth factor(hbFGF),lysine(K119),is a critical component for its mitogenic activity.However,little is known about the effects of the characteristics of t...The amino acid at the 119th position of human basic fibroblast growth factor(hbFGF),lysine(K119),is a critical component for its mitogenic activity.However,little is known about the effects of the characteristics of this residue including charge on the mitogenic activity of hbFGF.Herein,this basic residue was replaced with neutral glutamine residue and acidic glutamic acid residue to construct mutants hbFGFK119Q and hbFGFK119E,respectively.The mutants were produced by BL21(DE3)/pET3c expression system...展开更多
Fibroblast growth factor-2(FGF-2)is a critical molecule for sustaining the pluripotency of human pluripotent stem(PS)cells.However,FGF-2 is extremely unstable and cannot be stored long periods at room temperature.Ther...Fibroblast growth factor-2(FGF-2)is a critical molecule for sustaining the pluripotency of human pluripotent stem(PS)cells.However,FGF-2 is extremely unstable and cannot be stored long periods at room temperature.Therefore,the following FGF-2-conjugated cell culture materials were developed to stabilize FGF-2:FGF-2-conjugated polyvinyl alcohol(PVAI-C-FGF)hydro-gels and FGF-2-conjugated carboxymethyl cellulose-coated(CMC-C-FGF)dishes.Human induced pluripotent stem(iPS)cells were proliferated on recombinant vitronectin(rVN)-coated PVAI-C-FGF hydrogels and CMC-C-FGF dishes in medium without FGF-2.Human iPS cells could not be cultivated on rVN-coated PVAI-C-FGF hydrogels for more than two passages but could proliferate on rVN-coated CMC-C-FGF dishes.These results indicated that the amount of immobilized FGF-2 and the base cell materials are important,including the amount of immobilized rVN and the conformation of FGF-2 on the surfaces.When human iPS cells were pro-liferated on rVN-coated CMC-C-FGF surfaces in medium containing no FGF-2 for 10 passages,their pluripotency and potential to differen-tiate into cells originating from three germ layers were maintained in vivo and in vitro.Furthermore,the cells could extensively differentiate into cardiomyocytes,which can be used for cardiac infarction treatment in future and retinal pigment epithe-lium for retinal pigmentosa treatment in future.The FGF-2-immobilized surface could enable human PS cell culture in medium that does not need to contain unstable FGF-2.The amount of FGF-2 immobilization on the rVN-coated CMC-C-5FGF and CMC-C-20FGF dishes was reduced to 93.6 and 52.2 times,respectively,which is less than the conventional amount of FGF-2 used in culture medium for one passage(6 days)of human iPS cell culture.This reduction resulted from the stabilization of unstable FGF-2 by the immobilization of FGF-2,which was achieved by utilizing optimal base materials(CMC),coating materials(rVN)and long-joint segment(PEG4-SPDP)design.展开更多
This study evaluated the efficacy of the proposed matrix-assisted room-temperature(MART)drying as an alternative to freeze-drying for the thermostabilization of functional proteins in a solid state.To achieve this,pro...This study evaluated the efficacy of the proposed matrix-assisted room-temperature(MART)drying as an alternative to freeze-drying for the thermostabilization of functional proteins in a solid state.To achieve this,protective agents were formulated with functional proteins,and the mixture was dried on a biocompatible cellulose fiber matrix.Drying was carried out at room temperature or elevated temperatures(~30℃),either through dry air circulation(MART-DA drying)or under a vacuum(MART-V drying).The entire drying process did not involve any refrigeration or freezing steps.The results demonstrated the successful thermostabilization of lactate dehydrogenase(LDH),fibroblast growth factor-2(FGF-2),and functional enzymes in reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification(RT-LAMP)reagents through the use of MART drying.The functional proteins were immobilized and effectively encapsulated in sugar glass films,preserving the proteins'native structure and functions.The sugar glass films were supported by a low-cost three-dimensional(3D)cellulose fiber matrix.Overall,MART drying offers a simple,fast,low energy-consumption,and cost-effective strategy for drying functional proteins for long-term room-temperature storage.展开更多
Background The level of basic fibroblast growth factor(bFGF)increases rapidly after cerebral ischemia.However,the molecular mechanisms for the effects of bFGF on cerebral microvascular endothelial cells(cMVECs)have no...Background The level of basic fibroblast growth factor(bFGF)increases rapidly after cerebral ischemia.However,the molecular mechanisms for the effects of bFGF on cerebral microvascular endothelial cells(cMVECs)have not yet been fully elucidated.In this study,a murine cMVEC line,bEnd.3,was employed to study the effects of bFGF on cyclooxygenase(COX)expression and its downstream effects in cMVECs.Methods After treatment with bFGF,RT-PCR and Western blotting analyses were carried out to evaluate the changes in COX-2 mRNA and protein expression,respectively.MTT assays were performed to measure cell proliferation.The prostaglandin E2(PGE2)and vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)concentrations in the culture medium were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).Results COX-2 mRNA and protein expressions in bEnd.3 cells were induced by bFGF in time-and dose-dependent manners.The bFGF-induced COX-2 upregulation led to enhanced PGE2 production by bEnd.3 cells,and this effect was abolished by the selective COX-2 inhibitor NS-398.bFGF also increased VEGF production by bEnd.3 cells,and this effect was blocked by NS-398 and the EP1/2(PGE2 receptors)antagonist AH6809.Furthermore,exogenous PGE2 increased VEGF production in bend.3 cells,and AH6809 blocked this effect.Conclusion bFGF increases VEGF production in an autocrine manner by increasing COX-2-generated PGE2 in cMVECs and subsequently stimulates MVEC proliferation and angiogenesis.展开更多
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.30371459Science and Technology Development Fund of Shanghai,No.034047
摘要BACKGROUND: Human gliomas are more likely to express basic fibroblast growth factor-2 (FGF-2) insulin-like growth factor-1(IGF-1), and IGF-1 receptor (IGF-1R) than normal brain tissue. These factors activate signal transduction systems of Ras/MAPK and PI3K/Akl, which promote glioma growth. OBJECTIVE: To utilize RNA interference (RNAi) technique to down-regulate FGF-2, IGF-1, and IGF-1R gene expression, and to investigate the effects of these genes on rat C6 glioma cells, as well as the feasibility of RNAi for treating glioma. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: This neurooncological, randomized, controlled, in vivo and in vitro experiment, which used RNAi methodology, was performed at the Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Institute of Biochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences between August 2005 and February 2008. MATERIALS: Rat C6 cell lines were purchased from Shanghai Institute of Cellular Biology Affiliated to Chinese Academy of Sciences. Small interfering RNA (siRNA) was synthesized by Shanghai GenePharma. Anti-IGF-1, anti-IGF-1R, anti-FGF-2, anti-mouse and anti-rabbit IgG G1-HRP antibodies were provided by Santa Cruz Biotechnology, USA. Four to six week-old BALB/c nude mice were purchased from the Laboratory Animal Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences. METHODS: C6 glioma cells were transfected with siRNA, which was chemically synthesized in vitro to correspond to endogenous FGF-2, IGF-1, and IGF-1R genes. The inhibition ratio of targeting mRNA expression was detected by semiquantitative RT-PCR, and protein expression was determined by Western blot analysis. C6 glioma cell proliferation was observed using a growth curve C6 glioma cell apoptosis rate and cell cycle were detected by flow cytometry. C6 glioma cell growth regression was observed by transwell migration assay. In addition, nude mouse subcutaneous tumor models were used in this study. For studying the anti-tumor effects of IGF-1 and IGF-1R siRNA, two blank control groups, with six mice each, were set up: A (2.5 μg siRNA was injected one week after C6 cells were inoculated, Le., when tumor volume reached 8 mm × 8 mm) and B (siRNA was injected at the same time with C6 cells were inoculated. To study the effects of FGF-2 siRNA, the groups consisted of a blank control group, negative control group, 2.6 μg siRNA group, 4 μg siRNA group, and 5.3 μg siRNA group, with six mice each. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: mRNA and protein inhibition ratio of FGF-2, IGF-1, and IGF-1 R; C6 glioma cell proliferation, apoptosis, and cycle growth arrest; C6 glioma cell growth regression and subcutaneous tumorigenicity rates. RESULTS: All siRNA constructs proved to be effective. After 48 hours, transfection of 200 nmol/L siRNA resulted in a FGF-2 or IGF-1R gene inhibition ratio 〉 80% and an IGF-1 gene inhibition ratio of approximately 70%. Protein expression levels for FGF-2, IGF-1, and IGF-1R decreased in a dose-dependent manner following siRNA transfection, with an inhibition rate 〉 85%, 60%, and 50%, respectively. C6 glioma cell proliferation and apoptosis rates increased in proportion to siRNA. The apoptosis rate of C6 glioma cells induced by FGF-2, IGF-1, and IGF-1R siRNA was 39.96%, 15.07% and 22.47%, respectively (P 〈 0.01). Transfection of 200 nmol/L IGF or IGF-1R siRNA for 48 hours suppressed C6 glioma cell migration. At 30 days after intratumoral injection of 2.6, 4, and 5.3 tJg FGF-2 siRNA, tumor growth regression rate of FGF-2 siRNA was 56%, 67%, and 86%, respectively. The tumor growth regression rate was 71.88% and 45.71%, respectively, when IGF-1 or IGF-1R siRNA was intratumorally injected 1 week after C6 glioma cell transplantation. When IGF-1 or IGF-1 R siRNA was intratumorally injected during C6 glioma cell transplantation, the tumor growth regression rate was 78.13% and 74.29%, respectively. CONCLUSION: siRNA transfection downregulated gene expression of FGF-2, IGF-1, and IGF-1R In addition, siRNA treatment markedly suppressed glioma cell proliferation, growth, and migration, and concomitantly reduced subcutaneous tumorigenicity.
摘要AIMTo expose rat retinal Müller cells to 530 nm monochromatic light and investigate the influence of varying light illumination times on basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) and transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) expression.METHODSThree groups of rat retinal Müller cells cultured in vitro under a 530 nm monochromatic light were divided into 6, 12 and 24h experimental groups, while cells incubated under dark conditions served as the control group. The bFGF and TGF-β1 mRNA expression, protein levels and fluorescence intensity of the Müller cells were analyzed.RESULTSThe bFGF mRNA expression and protein levels were significantly upregulated in Müller cells in all three experimental groups compared with the control group (P<0.05), while that of TGF-β1 was downregulated (P<0.05). Also, bFGF expression was positively correlated, but TGF-β1 expression was negatively correlated with illumination time. The largest changes for both cytokines were seen in the 24h group. The changes in bFGF and TGF-β1 fluorescence intensity were highest in the 24h group, and significant differences were observed among the experimental groups (P<0.05).CONCLUSIONThe expressions of bFGF and TGF-β1 changed in a time-dependent manner in Müller cells exposed to 530 nm monochromatic light with 250 lx illumination intensity. Müller cells might play a role in the development of myopia by increasing bFGF expression or decreasing TGF-β1 expression. Changes in cytokine expression in retinal Müller cells may affect monochromatic light-induced myopia.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(From Regulating Pathological Angiogenesis and the Hepatic Fibrosis Way to Compare the Effects and Mechanisms between Taohongsiwu Decoction and its Absorbed Bioactive Compound,No.81202659)the Xiamen Science and Technology Key Program Plan Grant(Prevention and Treatment Mechanism Study of Traditional Chinese Medicine on Common Digestive Tract Cancer of Fujian and Taiwan,No.3502Z20100006)+2 种基金the Xiamen Science and Technology Program Plan Grant(the Development and Application and Basic Research of Ciji Hua'ai Baosheng Soluble Granules,No.3502Z20153027)the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian(China)(Negative Effect of Safflower Ingredient and Taohong formula on Mechanism of Pathological Angiogenesis and PI3K-Akt Signaling,No.2014J01373)the Scientific Research Start Foundation for New Teacher of Xiamen University(Correlated Mechanism Study of Safflower Ingredient Regulating Digestive Tract Tumor,No.ZK1014)
摘要OBJECTIVE: To investigate the efficacy of Ciji Hua'ai Baosheng formula(CHBF) on microvessel density(MVD) and vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF), kinase insert domain-containing receptor(KDR) and basic fibroblast growth factor(b FGF) expression in serum and tumor tissue of mice receiving chemotherapy for the treatment of H22 hepatocellular carcinoma.METHODS: Sixty Kunming mice were injected subcutaneously with H22 hepatoma carcinoma cell suspensions into the right anterior armpit. Seven days later, all transplanted tumor were formed and the mice were intraperitoneally injected 200 mg/kg cytoxan(CTX) to establish the models of tumor-bearing mouse chemotherapy, then they were randomly divided into model group, continuing CTX chemotherapy group(CTX group), and three CHBF(117, 58.5 and 29.25 g/kg) groups. After ten days of treatments, histology was observed, contents of VEGF, KDR and b FGF in serum and tumor tissue were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA), VEGF and b FGF protein expression and MVD tagged by CD34 were detected by immunohistochemisty.RESULTS: MVD in CHBF(117, 58.5 g/kg) and CTX groups was significantly lower than that in model group(P < 0.01); expressions of VEGF, KDR and b FGF in serum and tumor tissue in CHBF(117 g/kg)group were less than those in model group(P <0.05; P < 0.01); the expressions of MVD, VEGF and b FGF in tumor tissue of CHBF(117 g/kg) groupwere also less than those in CTX group(P < 0.05;P < 0.01).CONCLUSION: CHBF can effectively reduce the expression of VEGF, KDR and b FGF in serum and tumor tissue, and decrease MVD and delay tumor progression.
摘要There is evidence that the expression of members of the fibroblast growth factor(FGF)protein family is altered in post-mortem brains of humans suffering from major depressive disorder.The present study examined whether the expression of fibroblast growth factor-2(FGF2)and fibroblast growth factor receptor-1(FGFR1)protein is altered following chronic stress in an animal model.Rats were exposed to 35 days of chronic unpredictable mild stress,and then tested using open-field and sucrose consumption tests.Compared with the control group,rats in the chronic stress group exhibited obvious depressive-like behaviors,including anhedonia,anxiety and decreased mobility.The results of western blot analysis and immunohistochemical analysis revealed a downregulation of the expression of FGF2 and FGFR1 in the hippocampus of rats,particularly in the CA1,CA3 and dentate gyrus.This decreased expression is in accord with the results of post-mortem studies in humans with major depressive disorder.These findings suggest that FGF2 and FGFR1 proteins participate in the pathophysiology of depressive-like behavior,and may play an important role in the mechanism of chronic stress-induced depression.
摘要BACKGROUND:Both animal experiments and clinical studies have shown that basic fibroblast growth factor(bFGF)and danshen(Salvia miltiorrhiza)can exhibit protective effects on ischemia-reperfusion cerebral injury.OBJECTIVE:To test whether bFGF and danshen can protect cerebral injury induced by exposure to repeated,high,positive acceleration(+Gz)in an animal model and to analyze the possible mechanisms.DESIGN,TIME AND SETTING:Randomized controlled animal study.The experiment was performed at the Research Center for Molecular Biology,Air-force General Hospital of Chinese PLA from April to August 2000.MATERIALS:A total of 20 clean grade,healthy,Sprague Dawley rats of both genders,weighing(200±15)g,were provided by our experimental animal center.Rats were randomly divided into 5 groups:the control group,+Gz exposure group,bFGF group,danshen group,and saline group,with 4 animals per group.bFGF(Beijing Bailuyuan Biotechnology Co.Ltd.)and danshen solution(Shanghai Zhongxi Pharmaceutical Co.Ltd.)were used.METHODS:All rats were fixed on a rotary arm of a centrifugal apparatus(2 m in radius)with their heads oriented towards the center of the apparatus.Except for rats in the control group,the value of+Gz exposure was+14 Gz with an acceleration rate of 1.5 G/s.The peak force lasted for 45 seconds.+Gz exposure was performed three times with intervals of 30 minutes.Rats in the control group received the same+Gz procedure,but the G value was+1 Gz.Rats in bFGF group and danshen group were intraperitoneally injected with 100μg/kg bFGF or 15 g/kg danshen solution,respectively,at 30 minutes prior to centrifugation and immediately after centrifugation.Rats in saline group were injected with the same volume of saline.Six hours after exposure,rats were decapitated.One hemisphere was preserved in liquid nitrogen for RNA extraction and the other was processed for apoptosis detection.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:mRNA levels of bcl-2 and p53 were measured by semi-quantitative reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction.Apoptotic cell death was detected by terminal deoxynuleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick end labeling.RESULTS:Changes in mRNA expression of bcl-2 and p53 and apoptotic cells were observed in rat brain six hours after repeated+Gz exposures,bFGF and danshen were able block the changes of bcl-2 and p53 expression and inhibit apoptotic cell death.CONCLUSION:The data suggest that apoptosis and changes in bcl-2 and p53 expression in the rat brain can be induced by repeated+Gz exposures.Apoptosis is,therefore,one of the molecular mechanisms of brain damage induced by repeated+Gz exposures,bFGF and danshen were of the equal potency in preventing brain injury induced by repeated+Gz exposures.
基金supported by grants from the Natural Science Foundation of China(No.30973671)the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province of China(No.9151064001000031)
摘要The amino acid at the 119th position of human basic fibroblast growth factor(hbFGF),lysine(K119),is a critical component for its mitogenic activity.However,little is known about the effects of the characteristics of this residue including charge on the mitogenic activity of hbFGF.Herein,this basic residue was replaced with neutral glutamine residue and acidic glutamic acid residue to construct mutants hbFGFK119Q and hbFGFK119E,respectively.The mutants were produced by BL21(DE3)/pET3c expression system...
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52250710155)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFA1101200,2022YFA1105501)+6 种基金the Project of Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(LQ24H120006)supported by the State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology,Optometry and Vision Science,Wenzhou Medical University(J02-20210201)the Wenzhou Municipal Science and Technology Bureau(Y20240054,Y2023799)supported by the Veteran Hospital Project(VGHUST113-G4-4-1 and VGHUSTll2-G4-3-l)the National Defense Medical Center Project(112-NCU-TRI-01,113-NCU-TRI-01 and TSGH-A-112003)the Department of Science and Technology/Global Innovation and Technology Alliance(DST/GITA)(GITA/DST/TWN/P-105/2022)the National Science and Technology Council under grant numbers 112-2923-E-008-005-MY3,111-2221-E-008-007 and 111-2923-E-008-005-MY3.
摘要Fibroblast growth factor-2(FGF-2)is a critical molecule for sustaining the pluripotency of human pluripotent stem(PS)cells.However,FGF-2 is extremely unstable and cannot be stored long periods at room temperature.Therefore,the following FGF-2-conjugated cell culture materials were developed to stabilize FGF-2:FGF-2-conjugated polyvinyl alcohol(PVAI-C-FGF)hydro-gels and FGF-2-conjugated carboxymethyl cellulose-coated(CMC-C-FGF)dishes.Human induced pluripotent stem(iPS)cells were proliferated on recombinant vitronectin(rVN)-coated PVAI-C-FGF hydrogels and CMC-C-FGF dishes in medium without FGF-2.Human iPS cells could not be cultivated on rVN-coated PVAI-C-FGF hydrogels for more than two passages but could proliferate on rVN-coated CMC-C-FGF dishes.These results indicated that the amount of immobilized FGF-2 and the base cell materials are important,including the amount of immobilized rVN and the conformation of FGF-2 on the surfaces.When human iPS cells were pro-liferated on rVN-coated CMC-C-FGF surfaces in medium containing no FGF-2 for 10 passages,their pluripotency and potential to differen-tiate into cells originating from three germ layers were maintained in vivo and in vitro.Furthermore,the cells could extensively differentiate into cardiomyocytes,which can be used for cardiac infarction treatment in future and retinal pigment epithe-lium for retinal pigmentosa treatment in future.The FGF-2-immobilized surface could enable human PS cell culture in medium that does not need to contain unstable FGF-2.The amount of FGF-2 immobilization on the rVN-coated CMC-C-5FGF and CMC-C-20FGF dishes was reduced to 93.6 and 52.2 times,respectively,which is less than the conventional amount of FGF-2 used in culture medium for one passage(6 days)of human iPS cell culture.This reduction resulted from the stabilization of unstable FGF-2 by the immobilization of FGF-2,which was achieved by utilizing optimal base materials(CMC),coating materials(rVN)and long-joint segment(PEG4-SPDP)design.
摘要This study evaluated the efficacy of the proposed matrix-assisted room-temperature(MART)drying as an alternative to freeze-drying for the thermostabilization of functional proteins in a solid state.To achieve this,protective agents were formulated with functional proteins,and the mixture was dried on a biocompatible cellulose fiber matrix.Drying was carried out at room temperature or elevated temperatures(~30℃),either through dry air circulation(MART-DA drying)or under a vacuum(MART-V drying).The entire drying process did not involve any refrigeration or freezing steps.The results demonstrated the successful thermostabilization of lactate dehydrogenase(LDH),fibroblast growth factor-2(FGF-2),and functional enzymes in reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification(RT-LAMP)reagents through the use of MART drying.The functional proteins were immobilized and effectively encapsulated in sugar glass films,preserving the proteins'native structure and functions.The sugar glass films were supported by a low-cost three-dimensional(3D)cellulose fiber matrix.Overall,MART drying offers a simple,fast,low energy-consumption,and cost-effective strategy for drying functional proteins for long-term room-temperature storage.
基金This study was supported by a grant from the Shanghai Municipal Natural Science Foundation(No.07ZR14009).
摘要Background The level of basic fibroblast growth factor(bFGF)increases rapidly after cerebral ischemia.However,the molecular mechanisms for the effects of bFGF on cerebral microvascular endothelial cells(cMVECs)have not yet been fully elucidated.In this study,a murine cMVEC line,bEnd.3,was employed to study the effects of bFGF on cyclooxygenase(COX)expression and its downstream effects in cMVECs.Methods After treatment with bFGF,RT-PCR and Western blotting analyses were carried out to evaluate the changes in COX-2 mRNA and protein expression,respectively.MTT assays were performed to measure cell proliferation.The prostaglandin E2(PGE2)and vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)concentrations in the culture medium were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).Results COX-2 mRNA and protein expressions in bEnd.3 cells were induced by bFGF in time-and dose-dependent manners.The bFGF-induced COX-2 upregulation led to enhanced PGE2 production by bEnd.3 cells,and this effect was abolished by the selective COX-2 inhibitor NS-398.bFGF also increased VEGF production by bEnd.3 cells,and this effect was blocked by NS-398 and the EP1/2(PGE2 receptors)antagonist AH6809.Furthermore,exogenous PGE2 increased VEGF production in bend.3 cells,and AH6809 blocked this effect.Conclusion bFGF increases VEGF production in an autocrine manner by increasing COX-2-generated PGE2 in cMVECs and subsequently stimulates MVEC proliferation and angiogenesis.