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  1. Article: Protection of Proanthocyanidins Against HSP Serum-Induced Inflammation and Oxidative Stress on Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells.

    Liu, Lumei / Wang, Meng / Guo, Menglu / Xian, Li / Xu, Jixiang / Xian, Dehai / Zhong, Jianqiao

    Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology

    2024  Volume 17, Page(s) 731–743

    Abstract: Background: Immune-mediated inflammation and oxidative stress play pivotal roles in Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP), primarily through the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB pathway. Proanthocyanidins (PCs) exert anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects by regulating ... ...

    Abstract Background: Immune-mediated inflammation and oxidative stress play pivotal roles in Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP), primarily through the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB pathway. Proanthocyanidins (PCs) exert anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects by regulating some signals like TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB. Previous research uncovered that PCs could alleviate purpura-like lesions and pathological changes on rats likely through attenuating inflammation and OS damage. The mechanism of PCs on HSP deserves further investigation.
    Objective: To clarify the potential mechanism of PCs to HUVECs induced by the serum of HSP patients.
    Methods: HUVECs were randomly divided into blank, control, model, and low-, medium-, and high-concentration PCs group. Then, 25% HSP serum was assigned to the latter four groups, while 25% serum from healthy subjects to control group and serum-free culture medium to blank one. The last three groups separately received different concentrations of PCs. In addition, TAK-242, a TLR4 inhibitor, was applied to investigate the effect of TLR4-related signals in PCs against HSP serum-induced damage. Finally, inflammatory and OS-related parameters were detected by using cytological/molecular-biological techniques.
    Results: Treated with HSP serum later, the levels of immuno-inflammatory and oxidative indicators obviously went up (P < 0.05), and those of antioxidants remarkably went down (P < 0.05). PCs, however, reversed above phenomena (P < 0.05). Moreover, TLR4, MyD88 and NF-κB proteins/genes highly expressed in the model group; but significantly fell off in the presence of PCs (P < 0.05). Amazingly, all of above indicators showed no significant difference among the groups of different PCs concentrations (P > 0.05). These alterations likewise occurred after TAK-242 pretreatment with or without PCs, ie a notable drop of TLR4, MyD88 and NF-κB appeared in TAK-242 presence, few differences existing when compared to the PCs groups.
    Conclusion: PCs effectively protect HUVECs from inflammatory and OS damage provoked by HSP serum via blocking TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB signals.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-23
    Publishing country New Zealand
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2494852-4
    ISSN 1178-7015
    ISSN 1178-7015
    DOI 10.2147/CCID.S440399
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  2. Article ; Online: Proteomic Analysis of Surgery-induced Stress Post-Tracheal Transplantation Highlights Changes in Matrisome.

    Calyeca, Jazmin / Hallak, Diana / Hussein, Zakarie / Dharmadhikari, Sayali / Liu, Lumei / Chiang, Tendy

    The Laryngoscope

    2024  

    Abstract: Objective: Investigate the impact of Surgery-induced stress (SIS) on the normal airway repair process after airway reconstruction using a mouse microsurgery model, mass spectrometry (MS), and bioinformatic analysis.: Methods: Tracheal tissue from non- ...

    Abstract Objective: Investigate the impact of Surgery-induced stress (SIS) on the normal airway repair process after airway reconstruction using a mouse microsurgery model, mass spectrometry (MS), and bioinformatic analysis.
    Methods: Tracheal tissue from non-surgical (N = 3) and syngeneic tracheal grafts at 3 months post-replacement (N = 3) were assessed using mass spectrometry. Statistical analysis was done using MASCOT via Proteome Discoverer™. Proteins were categorized into total, dysregulated, suppressed, and evoked proteins in response to SIS. Dysregulated proteins were identified using cut-off values of -1 <log<br />Results: At the three-month post-operation mark, we noted a significant increase in submucosal cellular infiltration (14343 ± 1286 cells/mm
    Conclusions: Our study demonstrated the impact of SIS on the extracellular matrix, particularly MMP9, after airway reconstruction. The novel identification of MMP9 prompts further investigation into its potential role in repair.
    Level of evidence: NA Laryngoscope, 2024 Laryngoscope, 2024.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-05-14
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 80180-x
    ISSN 1531-4995 ; 0023-852X
    ISSN (online) 1531-4995
    ISSN 0023-852X
    DOI 10.1002/lary.31501
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  3. Article ; Online: A newly improved method of primary cell culture: Tissue block with continuous adhesion subculture in skin fibroblast.

    Deng, Qiyan / Liu, Lumei / Tang, Ran / Xian, Dehai / Zhong, Jianqiao

    Acta histochemica

    2023  Volume 125, Issue 7, Page(s) 152090

    Abstract: Background: Fibroblasts (FBs) have been widely used as a typical in vitro cell model for investigating the biological processes and cell pathophysiological mechanisms. However, FBs are prone to senescence in cell culture process after several passages. ... ...

    Abstract Background: Fibroblasts (FBs) have been widely used as a typical in vitro cell model for investigating the biological processes and cell pathophysiological mechanisms. However, FBs are prone to senescence in cell culture process after several passages. Thus, a new approach to cell culture is quite required to enhance the viability of cells.
    Objective: To explore a novel method of cell culture based on skin FBs.
    Methods: Dermal tissue blocks were obtained from BALB/c neonatal mice and randomly divided into experimental group and control group. The experimental group received the newly improved culture method, namely, continuous adherence subculture of tissue block (CASTB) method; while the traditional subculture method was applied in the control group. Cells at 1st, 5th and 10th passages were collected and identified by using histological/immunohistochemical and western blot analysis. Cellular viability, proliferation, senescence and apoptosis were analyzed through application of cell growth curve, CCK-8 assay, Ki67 assay, PCNA protein analysis, β-galactosidase staining, flow cytometry and western blot analysis.
    Results: Cells under two culture patterns exhibited spindle/irregular shape and vimentin positive expression. With the increase of passage times, the cellular growth rate in the control group gradually decreased, but no alterations emerged from the experimental group. CASTB method remarkably promoted cell growth and proliferation. Moreover, a greatly lower apoptosis and senescence tendency appeared in the experimental group than the control group with passages increasing.
    Conclusion: The method of CASTB is superior to traditional subculture, offering a large number of primary FBs with higher efficiency and success rate and being worth of further popularization and application.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-26
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 77-2
    ISSN 1618-0372 ; 0065-1281
    ISSN (online) 1618-0372
    ISSN 0065-1281
    DOI 10.1016/j.acthis.2023.152090
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  4. Article ; Online: A Three-Dimensional Brain-on-a-Chip Using Human iPSC-Derived GABAergic Neurons and Astrocytes.

    Liu, Lumei / Koo, Youngmi / Russell, Teal / Yun, Yeoheung

    Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.)

    2022  Volume 2492, Page(s) 117–128

    Abstract: Brain-on-a-chip is a miniaturized engineering platform to mimic the structural and functional aspects of brain tissue. We describe a method to construct a three-dimensional (3D) brain-on-a-chip in this chapter. We firstly portray the method of a brain-on- ...

    Abstract Brain-on-a-chip is a miniaturized engineering platform to mimic the structural and functional aspects of brain tissue. We describe a method to construct a three-dimensional (3D) brain-on-a-chip in this chapter. We firstly portray the method of a brain-on-a-chip model with cocultured mice neurons, microglia, and astrocytes to mimic brain tissue and membrane-free perfusion with endothelial cells, in which we successfully build the blood-brain barrier to screen neurotoxicity. Then we describe a method to construct a brain-on-a-chip with human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived neurons and astrocytes to simulate human brain behavior. This platform consists of neuronal tissue with extracellular matrix (ECM)-embedded GABAergic neurons and astrocytes and a perfusion channel with dynamic flow. We also include the broader applicability test of this model using an organophosphate (OP), malathion, to induce acute and chronic neurotoxicity, and then using butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE) as an exogenous bioscavenger of OP. Following the methods listed in this chapter, we are able to measure the neurotoxic effects on construct integrity, viability, and total AChE and BuChE activity.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Astrocytes/physiology ; Brain/physiology ; Butyrylcholinesterase ; Endothelial Cells ; GABAergic Neurons ; Humans ; Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells ; Lab-On-A-Chip Devices ; Mice ; Neurotoxicity Syndromes ; Organophosphates
    Chemical Substances Organophosphates ; Butyrylcholinesterase (EC 3.1.1.8)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-06-23
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ISSN 1940-6029
    ISSN (online) 1940-6029
    DOI 10.1007/978-1-0716-2289-6_6
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  5. Article ; Online: A review focusing on the benefits of plant-derived polysaccharides for osteoarthritis

    Kuang, Shida / Liu, Lumei / Hu, Zongren / Luo, Min / Fu, Xinying / Lin, Chengxiong / He, Qinghu

    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 2023 Feb., v. 228 p.582-593

    2023  

    Abstract: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic joint disease characterized by progressive cartilage degeneration, which imposes a heavy physical and financial burden on the middle-aged and elderly population. As the pathogenesis of OA has not been fully elucidated, it ...

    Abstract Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic joint disease characterized by progressive cartilage degeneration, which imposes a heavy physical and financial burden on the middle-aged and elderly population. As the pathogenesis of OA has not been fully elucidated, it is of great importance to develop targeted therapeutic or preventive medications. Traditional therapeutic drugs, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, steroids and opioids, have significant side effects, making the exploration for safe and effective alternative therapeutic drugs urgent. In recent years, many studies have reported the role of plant-derived polysaccharides in anti-inflammation, anti-oxidation, regulation of chondrocyte metabolism and proliferation, and cartilage protection, and have demonstrated their great potential in the treatment of OA. Therefore, by focusing on studies related to the intervention of plant-derived polysaccharides in OA, including in vivo and in vitro experiments, this review aimed to classify and summarize the existing research findings according to different mechanisms of action. In addition, reports on plant-derived polysaccharides as nanoparticles were also explored. Then, candidate monomers and theoretical bases were provided for the further development and application of novel drugs in the treatment of OA.
    Keywords cartilage ; elderly ; metabolism ; nanoparticles ; narcotics ; osteoarthritis ; pathogenesis ; polysaccharides ; therapeutics ; traditional medicine ; Polysaccharide ; Plant ; Mechanism
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2023-02
    Size p. 582-593.
    Publishing place Elsevier B.V.
    Document type Article ; Online
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    ZDB-ID 282732-3
    ISSN 1879-0003 ; 0141-8130
    ISSN (online) 1879-0003
    ISSN 0141-8130
    DOI 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.12.153
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  6. Article ; Online: Guijiajiao (Colla Carapacis et Plastri, CCP) prevents male infertility via gut microbiota modulation.

    Sheng, Wen / Xu, Wenjing / Ding, Jin / Lu, Baowei / Liu, Lumei / He, Qinghu / Zhou, Qing

    Chinese journal of natural medicines

    2023  Volume 21, Issue 6, Page(s) 403–410

    Abstract: Male infertility is a significant cause of psychosocial and marital distress in approximately 50% of couples who are unable to conceive, with male factors being the underlying cause. Guijiajiao (Colla Carapacis et Plastri, CCP) is a Traditional Chinese ... ...

    Abstract Male infertility is a significant cause of psychosocial and marital distress in approximately 50% of couples who are unable to conceive, with male factors being the underlying cause. Guijiajiao (Colla Carapacis et Plastri, CCP) is a Traditional Chinese Medicine commonly used to treat male infertility. The present study aimed to investigate the potential mechanisms underlying the preventive effects of CCP on male infertility. An infertile male rat model was established using cyclophosphamide (CTX), and CCP was administered for both treatment and prevention. Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) was also performed to explore the role of gut microbiota in the CCP-mediated prevention of male infertility in rats. Sperm motility and concentration were determined using a semi-automatic sperm classification analyzer. Subsequently, histopathological analysis using HE staining was performed to examine the changes in the small intestine and testis. Moreover, the serum levels of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and testosterone were measured by ELISA. In addition, immunohistochemistry was conducted to detect CD3 expression in the small intestine, while RT-qPCR was employed to assess the expressions of interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β), cluster of differentiation 3 (CD3), Monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1), and C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 10 (CXCL-10) in the small intestine and epididymis. Finally, gut microbiota was analyzed by 16S rRNA sequencing. CCP improved sperm motility, number, and concentration in CTX-induced infertile male rats. CCP increased the serum testosterone level, inhibited the immune cell infiltration of the intestinal lamina propria, and promoted the aggregation of CD3
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Rats ; Male ; Animals ; Gastrointestinal Microbiome ; Lipopolysaccharides/pharmacology ; RNA, Ribosomal, 16S ; Semen ; Sperm Motility ; Infertility, Male/chemically induced ; Infertility, Male/prevention & control ; Testosterone
    Chemical Substances Lipopolysaccharides ; RNA, Ribosomal, 16S ; Testosterone (3XMK78S47O)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-18
    Publishing country China
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2192577-X
    ISSN 1875-5364 ; 2095-6975 ; 1672-3651
    ISSN (online) 1875-5364
    ISSN 2095-6975 ; 1672-3651
    DOI 10.1016/S1875-5364(23)60471-6
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  7. Article ; Online: Potential role of cellular senescence in pulmonary arterial hypertension.

    Liu, Lumei / Wei, Yaqin / Giunta, Sergio / He, Qinghu / Xia, Shijin

    Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology

    2022  Volume 49, Issue 10, Page(s) 1042–1049

    Abstract: Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare and chronic lung vasculature disease characterised by pulmonary vasculature remodelling, including abnormal proliferation of pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells (PASMCs) and dysfunctional endothelial cells ...

    Abstract Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare and chronic lung vasculature disease characterised by pulmonary vasculature remodelling, including abnormal proliferation of pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells (PASMCs) and dysfunctional endothelial cells (ECs). Remodelling of the pulmonary vasculature occurs from maturity to senescence, and it has become apparent that cellular senescence plays a central role in the pathogenesis of various degenerative vascular diseases and pulmonary pathologies. Cellular senescence represents a state of stable proliferative arrest accompanied by the senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP), which entails the copious secretion of proinflammatory signals in the tissue microenvironment. Evidence shows that in PAH patients, higher levels of cytokines, chemokines and inflammatory mediators can be detected and correlate with clinical outcome. Moreover, senescent cells accrue with age in epithelial, endothelial, fibroblastic and immunological compartments within human lungs, and evidence has shown that ECs and PASMCs in lungs from patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease were characterised by a higher number of senescent cells. However, there is little evidence uncovering the molecular pulmonary vasculature senescence in PAH. Herein, we review the cellular senescence in pulmonary vascular remodelling, and emphasise its importance in PAH. We further introduce some signalling pathways which might be involved in vasculature senescence and PAH, with the intent to discuss the possibility of the PAH therapy via targeting cellular senescence and reduce PAH progression and mortality.
    MeSH term(s) Cell Proliferation ; Cellular Senescence ; Endothelial Cells ; Humans ; Myocytes, Smooth Muscle/metabolism ; Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension ; Pulmonary Artery/metabolism
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-07-18
    Publishing country Australia
    Document type Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 189277-0
    ISSN 1440-1681 ; 0305-1870 ; 0143-9294
    ISSN (online) 1440-1681
    ISSN 0305-1870 ; 0143-9294
    DOI 10.1111/1440-1681.13696
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  8. Article ; Online: Optimization of Chondrocyte Viability in Partially Decellularized Tracheal Grafts.

    Bergman, Maxwell / Harwood, Jacqueline / Liu, Lumei / Dharmadikhari, Sayali / Shontz, Kimberly M / Chiang, Tendy

    Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

    2023  Volume 169, Issue 5, Page(s) 1241–1246

    Abstract: Objective: Advancements in tissue-engineered tracheal replacement (TETR) show promise for the use of partially decellularized tracheal grafts (PDTG) to address critical gaps in airway management and reconstruction. In this study, aiming to leverage the ... ...

    Abstract Objective: Advancements in tissue-engineered tracheal replacement (TETR) show promise for the use of partially decellularized tracheal grafts (PDTG) to address critical gaps in airway management and reconstruction. In this study, aiming to leverage the immunoprivileged nature of cartilage to preserve tracheal biomechanics, we optimize PDTG for retention of native chondrocytes.
    Study design: Comparison in vivo murine study.
    Setting: Research Institute affiliated with Tertiary Pediatric Hospital.
    Methods: PDTG were created per a shortened decellularization protocol using sodium dodecyl sulfate, then biobanked via cryopreservation technique. Decellularization efficiency was characterized by DNA assay and histology. Viability and apoptosis of chondrocytes in preimplanted PDTG and biobanked native trachea (control) was assessed with live/dead and apoptosis assays. PDTG (N = 5) and native trachea (N = 6) were orthotopically implanted in syngeneic recipients for 1-month. At the endpoint, microcomputed tomography (micro-CT) was employed to interrogate graft patency and radiodensity in vivo. Vascularization and epithelialization were qualitatively analyzed using histology images following explant.
    Results: PDTG exhibited complete decellularization of all extra-cartilaginous cells and reduced DNA content compared to control. Chondrocyte viability and nonapoptotic cell populations were improved utilizing biobanking and shorter decellularization time. All grafts remained patent. Evaluation of graft radiodensity at 1 month revealed elevation of Hounsfield units in both PDTG and native compared to host, with PDTG showing higher radiodensity than native. PDTG supported complete epithelialization and functional reendothelialization 1-month postimplantation.
    Conclusion: Optimizing PDTG chondrocyte viability is a key component to successful tracheal replacement. Ongoing research seeks to evaluate the acute and chronic immunogenicity of PDTG.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Child ; Mice ; Animals ; Chondrocytes ; Trachea/surgery ; Biological Specimen Banks ; X-Ray Microtomography ; Tissue Engineering/methods ; DNA ; Tissue Scaffolds
    Chemical Substances DNA (9007-49-2)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-14
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 392085-9
    ISSN 1097-6817 ; 0161-6439 ; 0194-5998
    ISSN (online) 1097-6817
    ISSN 0161-6439 ; 0194-5998
    DOI 10.1002/ohn.404
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  9. Article ; Online: Long-Term Chondrocyte Retention in Partially Decellularized Tracheal Grafts.

    Bergman, Maxwell / Harwood, Jacqueline / Liu, Lumei / Shontz, Kimberly M / Chan, Coreena / Chiang, Tendy

    Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

    2023  Volume 170, Issue 1, Page(s) 239–244

    Abstract: Objective: Decellularized tracheal grafts possess the biological cues necessary for tissue regeneration. However, conventional decellularization approaches to target the removal of all cell populations including chondrocytes lead to a loss of mechanical ...

    Abstract Objective: Decellularized tracheal grafts possess the biological cues necessary for tissue regeneration. However, conventional decellularization approaches to target the removal of all cell populations including chondrocytes lead to a loss of mechanical support. We have created a partially decellularized tracheal graft (PDTG) that preserves donor chondrocytes and the mechanical properties of the trachea. In this study, we measured PDTG chondrocyte retention with a murine microsurgical model.
    Study design: Murine in vivo time-point study.
    Setting: Research Institute affiliated with Tertiary Pediatric Hospital.
    Methods: PDTG was created using a sodium dodecyl sulfate protocol. Partially decellularized and syngeneic grafts were orthotopically implanted into female C57BL/6J mice. Grafts were recovered at 1, 3, and 6 months postimplant. Pre- and postimplant grafts were processed and analyzed via quantitative immunofluorescence. Chondrocytes (SOX9+, DAPI+) present in the host and graft cartilage was evaluated using ImageJ.
    Results: Partial decellularization resulted in the maintenance of gross tracheal architecture with the removal of epithelial and submucosal structures on histology. All grafts demonstrated SOX9+ chondrocytes throughout the study time points. Chondrocytes in PDTG were lower at 6 months compared to preimplant and syngeneic controls.
    Conclusion: PDTG retained donor graft chondrocytes at all time points. However, PDTG exhibits a reduction in chondrocytes at 6 months. The impact of these histologic changes on cartilage extracellular matrix regeneration and repair remains unclear.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Child ; Female ; Mice ; Animals ; Chondrocytes/transplantation ; Trachea/surgery ; Tissue Engineering/methods ; Mice, Inbred C57BL ; Cartilage/transplantation ; Tissue Scaffolds/chemistry
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-27
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 392085-9
    ISSN 1097-6817 ; 0161-6439 ; 0194-5998
    ISSN (online) 1097-6817
    ISSN 0161-6439 ; 0194-5998
    DOI 10.1002/ohn.409
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  10. Article: [Effect of Polygonati Rhizoma in improving pyroptosis injury of diabetic macroangiopathy via NLRP3/caspase-1/GSDMD pathway].

    Fu, Xin-Ying / Sun, Tian-Song / Zhu, Cong-Xu / Kuang, Shi-da / Tan, Jun / Chen, Dan / He, Qing-Hu / Liu, Lu-Mei

    Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

    2024  Volume 48, Issue 24, Page(s) 6702–6710

    Abstract: This study aims to explore the influence of Polygonati Rhizoma on the pyroptosis in the rat model of diabetic macroangiopathy via the NOD-like receptor thermal protein domain associated protein 3(NLRP3)/cysteinyl aspartate specific proteinase-1(caspase-1) ...

    Abstract This study aims to explore the influence of Polygonati Rhizoma on the pyroptosis in the rat model of diabetic macroangiopathy via the NOD-like receptor thermal protein domain associated protein 3(NLRP3)/cysteinyl aspartate specific proteinase-1(caspase-1)/gasdermin D(GSDMD) pathway. The rat model of diabetes was established by intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin(STZ) combined with a high-fat, high-sugar diet. The blood glucose meter, fully automated biochemical analyzer, hematoxylin-eosin(HE) staining, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, and Western blot were employed to measure blood glucose levels, lipid levels, vascular thickness, inflammatory cytokine levels, and expression levels of pyroptosis-related proteins. The mechanism of pharmacological interventions against the injury in the context of diabetes was thus explored. The results demonstrated the successful establishment of the model of diabetes. Compared with the control group, the model group showed elevated levels of fasting blood glucose, total cholesterol(TC), triglycerides(TG) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-c), lowered level of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-c), thickened vascular intima, and elevated serum and aorta levels of tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α), interleukin-1β(IL-1β) and interleukin-18(IL-18). Moreover, the model group showed increased NLRP3 inflammasomes and up-regulated levels of caspase-1 and GSDMD in aortic vascular cells. Polygonati Rhizoma intervention reduced blood glucose and lipid levels, inhibited vascular thickening, lowered the levels of TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-18 in the serum and aorta, attenuated NLRP3 inflammasome expression, and down-regulated the expression levels of caspase-1 and GSDMD, compared with the model group. In summary, Polygonati Rhizoma can slow down the progression of diabetic macroangiopathy by inhibiting pyroptosis and alleviating local vascular inflammation.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Rats ; Caspase 1/genetics ; NLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 Protein/genetics ; Interleukin-18 ; Blood Glucose ; Pyroptosis ; Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha ; Diabetes Complications ; Vascular Diseases ; Inflammasomes ; Cholesterol ; Lipids ; Diabetes Mellitus
    Chemical Substances Caspase 1 (EC 3.4.22.36) ; NLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 Protein ; Interleukin-18 ; Blood Glucose ; Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha ; Inflammasomes ; Cholesterol (97C5T2UQ7J) ; Lipids
    Language Chinese
    Publishing date 2024-01-09
    Publishing country China
    Document type English Abstract ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1004649-5
    ISSN 1001-5302 ; 0254-0029
    ISSN 1001-5302 ; 0254-0029
    DOI 10.19540/j.cnki.cjcmm.20230808.401
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