Zhongguo ying yong sheng li xue za zhi = Zhongguo yingyong shenglixue zazhi = Chinese journal of applied physiology最新文献

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), encompassing Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, presents a complex and challenging clinical scenario characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Traditional herbal medicine has garnered increasing interest as a potential adjunctive or alternative therapy for IBD, owing to its perceived efficacy, safety profile, and holistic approach to health. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the current landscape of herbal interventions for IBD, addressing scientific, regulatory, clinical, and patient-related considerations. Scientifically, the exploration of herbal interventions faces challenges related to the complexity of herbal formulations, standardization, and quality control. Regulatory hurdles encompass stringent requirements for safety, efficacy, and quality standards, necessitating adherence to robust preclinical and clinical protocols. Clinically, the heterogeneity of the patient population, potential interactions with conventional therapies, and patient preferences pose challenges in the integration of herbal interventions into clinical practice.

Madagascar periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus) is a plant species known for its rich pharmacological and phytochemical properties. This systematic review aims to comprehensively evaluate the potential of Madagascar periwinkle as a dietary supplement. A thorough search of relevant databases yielded studies focusing on the pharmacological activities and phytochemical constituents of Madagascar periwinkle. The review highlights the diverse pharmacological effects of Madagascar periwinkle, including anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, among others. Furthermore, the phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of various bioactive compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, and phenolics, which contribute to its medicinal properties. Despite the promising findings, further research is warranted to elucidate the mechanisms of action, safety profile, and potential interactions of Madagascar periwinkle as a dietary supplement. Overall, this systematic review provides valuable insights into the pharmacological and phytochemical profiles of Madagascar periwinkle, suggesting its potential as a natural dietary supplement with diverse health benefits.

Silver nanoclusters (AgNCs) have emerged as versatile nanomaterials with immense potential in theranostic applications, combining therapeutic and diagnostic functions in a single platform. This review provides a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in the synthesis, characterization, and utilization of AgNCs for theranostics. The synthesis of AgNCs has witnessed significant progress, with numerous strategies such as chemical reduction, green synthesis, and templated approaches being employed to control size, shape, and stability. Their unique optical properties, including strong fluorescence and surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) signals, make AgNCs ideal candidates for bioimaging and diagnostic purposes. Additionally, the surface chemistry of AgNCs allows for facile functionalization with targeting ligands and therapeutic agents, enhancing their specificity and efficacy. In the realm of diagnostics, AgNCs have been employed for various imaging modalities, including fluorescence imaging, photoacoustic imaging, and SERS-based sensing. Their excellent photostability and biocompatibility make them suitable for in vitro and in vivo imaging applications, enabling the real-time monitoring of disease progression and treatment response.

Objective: This experiment was designed to observe the effects of aerobic exercise on depressive behavior in rats induced by chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS), and to explore the possible mechanism by detecting the proteins related to mitochondrial autophagy. Methods: SD rats were randomly divided into three groups: blank control group (C, n=12), depression model group (D, n=12) and post-depression exercise group (D+E, n=12). Group D and D+E were modeled with CUMS for 28 days, and group D+E underwent aerobic exercise intervention for 4 weeks after model establishment. Then the behavior of rats was evaluated. The concentrations of whole brain dopamine and norepinephrine were determined by ELISA kits. The morphology and structure of mitochondria in the frontal lobe were observed with the transmission electron microscope (TEM). Mitochondrial autophagy lysosomes were localized by immunofluorescence colocalization. The expressions of LC3 and P62 proteins in the frontal lobe were measured with Western Blotting. The relative content of mitochondrial DNA was detected using Real-time PCR. Results: ①Compared with group C, the sucrose preference ratio in group D was decreased significantly(P＜0.01); Compared with group D, the sucrose preference ratio in group D+E was increased significantly (P＜0.01). ②In the open field experiment, compared with group C, group D had a significant decrease in activity, average speed and total distance (P＜0.05); Compared with group D, the average rate of activity in group D+E was significantly higher (P＜0.05). ③ELISA results showed that the levels of whole brain dopamine and norepinephrine were significantly lower in group D rats than those in group C (P＜0.05). ④Under transmission electron microscopy, compared with group C, group D had different degrees of mitochondrial swelling, decreased crest density, and intermembrane space dilation.; Compared with group D, a significant increase in mitochondrial autophagosomes and autophagic lysosomes was observed in neurons in group D+E. Increased co-localization of mitochondria with lysosomes in the D+E group could be observed under fluorescence microscopy. ⑤Compared with group C, the expression of P62 was increased significantly(P＜0.05), and LC3II/LC3I ratio was decreased significantly (P＜0.05) in group D; Compared with group D, LC3II/LC3I ratio was significantly higher in group D+E than that in group D (P＜0.05). ⑥Compared with group C, the relative number of mitochondrial DNA in the frontal lobe of group D was increased significantly (P＜0.05). Conclusion: Aerobic exercise has a significant improvement effect on depression induced by CUMS in rats, and its mechanism may be related to the upregulation of the level of linear autophagy.

Objective: To investigate the effects of aerobic intermittent exercise on the expressions of KLF15/mTOR related proteins to improve skeletal muscle lesions in type 2 diabetes rats. Methods: The experimental model of type 2 diabetes rats was established by feeding high-fat diet for 4 weeks and intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (STZ). After modeling, rats were randomly divided into two groups: diabetes model group (DM), diabetes+exercise group (DE), and normal rats were set as control group (C), 10 rats in each group. Group DE was given 8-week aerobic intermittent treadmill exercise intervention, while group C was not given any intervention. At the end of the experiment, the expressions of KLF15, mTOR, p-mTOR, and cleared caspase-3 in gastrocnemius muscle were detected by Western blot. The histopathologic changes of gastrocnemius were observed under microscope; skeletal muscle cells apoptosis rates and muscle mass were examined respectively using HE staining and TUNEL fluorescence staining. At the same time, changes of blood glucose and serum insulin, and weight were examined in the end of the experiment. Results: ①Compared with group C, the wet weight of gastrocnemius muscle and body weight, ratio of wet gastrocnemius muscle and body weight in group DM were decreased(P＜0.05 or P＜0.01); compared with group DM, the wet weight of gastrocnemius muscle, ratio of wet gastrocnemius muscle and body weight in the group DE were increased significantly (P＜0.05). ②Compared with group C, the fasting blood glucose level of group DM was increased significantly (P＜0.01), while serum insulin level of the group DM was decreased significantly(P＜0.01);compared with group DM, the above indexes were opposite in the group DE with intervention(P＜0.05). ③Compared with group C, the morphology of skeletal muscle cells in group DM was abnormal, the number of muscle nuclei was increased, the transverse lines were blurred and disappeared, the sarcomere was broken, and some muscle fibers were dissolved. Compared with group DM, the abnormal cell morphology, segmental injury of sarcomere and dissolution of muscle fibers in group DE were improved. The sarcolemma was more complete and the arrangement of muscle nuclei was more orderly. ④Compared with group C, the expressions of KLF15 and cleaved caspase-3, cells apoptosis rates in group DM were increased significantly(P＜0.01), while p-mTOR/mTOR level was decreased(P＜0.01) ; compared with group DM, the above indexes were opposite in the group with intervention(P＜0.05 or P＜0.01). Conclusion: Aerobic intermittent exercise is beneficial to improve the skeletal muscle pathological changes in type 2 diabetes rats, which may be due to the effective regulation of KLF15/mTOR related protein expression and the reduction of apoptosis damage.

Objective: To investigate the protective effects of erythropoietin derived peptide, also known as spiral B surface peptide (HBSP), on kidney and aggregated proteins (Agrin) levels in acute skeletal muscle strain rats. Methods: Forty SPF grade SD male rats were randomly divided into control group, injury group, HBSP group and EPO group, with 10 rats in each group. Acute skeletal muscle strain animal models were established except the control group. After successful modeling, the rats in HBSP group and EPO group were intraperitoneally injected with 60 μg/kg HBSP and 5 000 U/kg recombinant human erythropoietin (rhEPO), and the rats in the control group and the injured group were intraperitoneally injected with 0.9% normal saline. Renal function was monitored with relevant kits; Hematoxylin-eosin staining was used to observe the pathological morphology of kidney tissue and skeletal muscle strain tissue. The apoptosis rate of renal tissue cells was detected by in situ terminal transferase labeling (TUNEL). Western blot and quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Q-PCR) were used to determine the expressions of Agrin and muscular-specific kinase (MuSK) in the injured skeletal muscle of rats in each group. Results: Compared with the control group, the renal function indexes serum creatinine (Cr), urea nitrogen (BUN) and 24 h urinary protein (UP24) levels of rats in injured group were increased (P＜ 0.05), but the levels of BUN, Cr and UP24 of rats in HBSP group were decreased (P＜0.05). Compared with HBSP group, there were no significant differences in the above indexes in EPO group (P＞0.05). In the control group, the muscle fiber structure was intact, the shape and structure of the fiber bundles were normal, and there was no infiltration of red blood cells and inflammatory cells in the interstitium, and no fibrohyperplasia. In the injured group, the muscle tissue showed sparse and irregular arrangement, and the interstitial widened with a large number of inflammatory cells and red blood cell infiltration. Erythrocytes and inflammatory cells were reduced in HBSP group and EPO group, and the transverse and longitudinal lines of muscle were clear. The glomerular structure of the rats in the fibrohyperplasia control group was intact and no lesions were observed. In the injured group, glomerular hypertrophy and significant matrix hyperplasia were observed, as well as the expansion of renal cysts with vacuolar and significant inflammatory infiltration were observed, and the inflammatory infiltration was reduced in the HBSP and EPO groups. Glomerular hypertrophy and hyperplasia were alleviated. The apoptosis rates of kidney cells in control group, injured group, HBSP group and EPO group were (4.05±0.51) %, (26.30±2.05) %, (14.28±1.62) % and (16.03±1.77) %, respectively, and there were significant differences among these groups (P＜0.05). Compared with control group, the levels of Agrin and MuSK in skeletal m

Objective: To investigate the effects of panax notoginseng saponins (PNS) on pulmonary vascular remodeling and SIRT1/FOXO3a/p27 pathway in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) rats. Methods: Male SD rats weighing 200~250g were randomly divided into control group, monocrotaline group (MCT) and monocrotaline + panax notoginseng saponins group (MCT+PNS), with 10 rats in each group. The rats in control group were injected intraperitoneally with normal saline 3 ml/kg on the first day, then injected intraperitoneally with normal saline 2.5 ml/kg every day. The rats in MCT group were injected intraperitoneally with MCT 60 mg/kg on the first day, followed by daily injection of normal saline 2.5 ml/kg. In MCT+PNS group, 60 mg/kg MCT was injected intraperitoneally on the first day, and 50 mg/kg PNS was injected intraperitoneally every day. The above models were fed conventionally for 4 weeks. After the modeling was completed, the mean pulmonary artery pressure (mPAP) and right ventricular systolic pressure (RVSP) of rats in each group were detected by right heart catheter method, weighed and calculated right ventricular hypertrophy index (RVHI), and the pulmonary vascular structure and morphological changes were observed by HE and Masson staining. The protein and gene expressions of SIRT1, FOXO3a, p27, PCNA and Caspase-3 were detected by qPCR and Western blot. Results: Compared with control group, mPAP, RVSP and RVHI in MCT group were increased significantly (P＜0.01), pulmonary vessels were thickened significantly and collagen fibers were increased, protein and gene expressions of SIRT1, FOXO3a, p27 and Caspase-3 were decreased (P＜0.05 or P＜0.01). The protein and gene expressions of PCNA were increased (P＜0.05). Compared with MCT group, the levels of mPAP, RVSP and RVHI in MCT+PNS group were decreased significantly (P＜0.05 or P＜0.01), pulmonary vascular thickening was alleviated and collagen fibers were reduced. The protein and gene expressions of SIRT1, FOXO3a, p27 and Caspase-3 were increased (P＜0.05 or P＜0.01), while the protein and gene expressions of PCNA were decreased (P＜0.05 or P＜0.01). Conclusion: Panax notoginseng saponins can relieve pulmonary vascular remodeling in rats with pulmonary hypertension by activating SIRT1/FOXO3a/p27 pathway.

Objective: To study the protective effects of resveratrol (RSV) on cardiac function in rats with high altitude hypobaric hypoxia and its mechanisms. Methods: Thirty-six rats were randomly divided into control group, hypobaric hypoxia group (HH) and hypobaric hypoxia + RSV group (HH+RSV) according to the random number, 12 rats in each group. Rats in the HH and HH+RSV groups were subjected to chronic long-term high altitude hypobaric hypoxia intervention for 8 weeks in a hypobaric chamber at a simulated altitude of 6 000 m for 20 h / d. The rats of HH + RSV were fed with RSV at a dose of 400 mg/(kg·d). The rats were tested once a week for body weight and twice a week for food intake. Before execution, the rats were tested by blood cell analyzer for routine blood parameters and echocardiogram for cardiac function parameters in each group. The routine blood indexes of each group were measured by blood cell analyzer, the cardiac function indexes of each group were measured by echocardiography, myocardial hypertrophy was evaluated by HE staining, myocardial tissue reactive oxygen levels were evaluated by dihydroethidium (DHE) staining. Oxidative stress was evaluated by serum and myocardial tissue total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC), superoxide dismutase activity (SOD) and malondialdehyde (MDA) content. Results: Compared with the C group, the body mass and food intake of rats were decreased significantly (P＜0.05) in HH group, while compared with the C group, RSV had no significant effects on the body mass and food intake of rats in the HH+RSV group (P＞0.05). Compared with the C group, the levels of erythrocytes and hemoglobin of rats in the HH group were increased significantly (P＜0.05), while the platelet concentration was decreased significantly(P＜0.05); compared with the HH group, the erythrocyte and hemoglobin levels were decreased significantly (P＜0.05) and platelet concentration was increased significantly(P＜0.05) in rats of the HH+RSV group. Compared with the C group, the cardiac coefficient, myocardial fiber diameter and thickness were significantly increased in the HH group (P＜0.05); compared with the HH group, the cardiac coefficient and myocardial fiber thickness were significantly decreased in the HH+RSV group (P＜0.05). Echocardiographic analysis showed a significant increase in ventricular wall thickness (P＜0.05) and a significant decrease in ejection fraction and cardiac output (P＜0.05) in the HH group compared with the C group, and a significant decrease in ventricular wall thickness and a significant improvement in cardiac function (P＜0.05) in the HH+RSV group compared with the HH group. The results of DHE staining showed that myocardial tissue reactive oxygen levels were increased significantly in the HH group compared with the C group (P＜0.05); myocardial tissue reactive oxygen levels were significantly restored in the HH+RSV g

Objective: To investigate the effects of bosutinib on the malignant behavior of thyroid papillary carcinoma B-CPAP cells and its possible mechanisms. Methods: Thyroid papillary carcinoma B-CPAP cells were cultured in vitro with a concentration gradient of(1、2、3、4 and 5 μmol/L)bosutinib intervened for 24 hours, DMSO was used as the control group. Five parallel compound holes were set in each group. Cell counting kit (CCK-8 method) method was used to detect cell proliferation. Transwell assay and cell wound healing assay were used to detect cell invasion and migration. TUNEL staining assay and flow cytometry were used to detect cell apoptosis. Western blot was used to detect the expressions of autophagic proteins (Beclin-1, LC3, p62) and signal pathway proteins (SIK2, p-mTOR, mTOR, p-ULK1, ULK1). Results: Compared with the control group, the cell proliferation activity, migration ability and invasion ability were decreased (P＜0.01), while the cell apoptosis rate was increased (P＜0.01) in the bosutinib concentration groups of 2, 3, 4 and 5 μmol/L . In the concentration groups of 4 and 5 μmol/L, the expression of Beclin-1 (P＜0.05), LC3- Ⅱ/LC3- Ⅰ (P＜0.05), SIK2 (P＜0.01) and p-ULK1 (P＜0.01) protein was decreased, while the expression of p62 (P＜ 0.05) and p-mTOR (P＜0.01) protein was increased. Conclusion: Bosutinib may inhibit the autophagy of thyroid papillary carcinoma cells through SIK2-mTOR-ULK1 signaling pathway to inhibit their proliferation, invasion and migration and promote apoptosis, thereby weakening their malignant behavior.