scholarly journals Lanosterol Synthase Pathway Alleviates Lens Opacity in Age-Related Cortical Cataract

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xinyue Shen ◽  
Manhui Zhu ◽  
Lihua Kang ◽  
Yuanyuan Tu ◽  
Lele Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Culture System ◽  
Lens Opacity ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Posterior Subcapsular Cataract ◽  
Cortical Cataract ◽  
Lens Transparency ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Lanosterol Synthase ◽  
Cataract Development

Purpose. Lanosterol synthase (LSS) abnormity contributes to lens opacity in rats, mice, dogs, and human congenital cataract development. This study examined whether LSS pathway has a role in different subtypes of age-related cataract (ARC). Methods. A total of 390 patients with ARC and 88 age-matched non-ARC patients were enrolled in this study. LSS expression was analyzed by western blot and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). To further examine the function of LSS, we used U18666A, an LSS inhibitor in rat lens culture system. Results. In lens epithelial cells (LECs), LSS expression in LECs increased with opaque degree C II, while it decreased with opaque degree C IV and C V. While in the cortex of age-related cortical cataract (ARCC), LSS expression was negatively related to opaque degree, while lanosterol level was positively correlated to opaque degree. No obvious change in both LSS and lanosterol level was found in either LECs or the cortex of age-related nuclear cataract (ARNC) and age-related posterior subcapsular cataract (ARPSC). In vitro, inhibiting LSS activity induced rat lens opacity and lanosterol effectively delayed the occurrence of lens opacity. Conclusions. This study indicated that LSS and lanosterol were localized in the lens of human ARC, including ARCC, ARNC, and ARPSC. LSS and lanosterol level are only correlated with opaque degree of ARCC. Furthermore, activated LSS pathway in lens is protective for lens transparency in cortical cataract.

scholarly journals Age-related decline in the expression of GDF9 and BMP15 genes in follicle fluid and granulosa cells derived from poor ovarian responders

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Gong ◽  
Jesse Li-Ling ◽  
Dongsheng Xiong ◽  
Jiajing Wei ◽  
Taiqing Zhong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Granulosa Cells ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Mrna Levels ◽  
Clinical Trial Registry ◽  
Altered Expression ◽  
Vitro Fertilization ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Tertiary Teaching ◽  
Poor Ovarian Responders

Abstract Background Growth differentiation factor 9 (GDF9) and bone morphogenetic protein 15 (BMP15) genes play important roles in folliculogenesis. Altered expression of the two have been found among patients with poor ovarian response (POR). In this prospective cohort study, we have determined the expression of the GDF9 and BMP15 genes in follicle fluid (FF) and granulosa cells (GCs) derived from poor ovarian responders grouped by age, and explored its correlation with the outcome of in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET) treatment. Methods A total of 196 patients with POR were enrolled from a tertiary teaching hospital. The patients were diagnosed by the Bologna criteria and sub-divided into group A (< 35 year old), group B (35–40 year old), and group C (> 40 year old). A GnRH antagonist protocol was conducted for all patients, and FF and GCs were collected after oocyte retrieval. Expression of the GDF9 and BMP15 genes in the FF and GCs was determined with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and Western blotting. Results Compared with group C, groups A and B had significantly more two pronuclei (2PN) oocytes and transplantable embryos, in addition with higher rates of implantation and clinical pregnancy (P <  0.05). The expression level of GDF9 and BMP15 genes in the FF and GCs differed significantly among the three groups (P <  0.05), showing a trend of decline along with age. The ratio of GDF9/BMP15 mRNA levels were similar among the three groups (P > 0.05). The relative levels of GDF9 and BMP15 proteins in GCs have correlated with the relative mRNA levels in GCs and protein concentrations in FF (P <  0.05). Conclusions For poor ovarian responders, in particular those over 40, the expression of GDF9 and BMP15 is declined along with increased age and in accompany with poorer oocyte quality and IVF outcome, whilst the ratio of GDF9/BMP15 mRNA levels remained relatively constant. Trial registration Chinese Clinical Trial Registry Center (ChiCTR1800016107). Registered on 11 May 2018.

scholarly journals Age-related decline in the expression of GDF9 and BMP15 genes in follicle fluid and granulosa cells derived from poor ovarian responders

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Gong ◽  
Jesse Li-Ling ◽  
Dongsheng Xiong ◽  
Jiajing Wei ◽  
Taiqing Zhong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Granulosa Cells ◽  
Oocyte Retrieval ◽  
Ovarian Response ◽  
Oocyte Quality ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Altered Expression ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Tertiary Teaching ◽  
Poor Ovarian Responders

Abstract Background: Growth differentiation factor 9 (GDF9) and bone morphogenetic protein 15 (BMP15) genes play important roles in folliculogenesis. Altered expression of the two have been found among patients with poor ovarian response (POR). In this prospective cohort study, we have determined the expression of the GDF9 and BMP15 genes in follicle fluid (FF) and granulosa cells (GCs) derived from poor ovarian responders grouped by age, and explored its correlation with the outcome of in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET) treatment.Methods: A total of 196 patients with POR were enrolled from a tertiary teaching hospital. The patients were diagnosed by the Bologna criteria and sub-divided into group A (< 35 year old), group B (35-40 year old), and group C (> 40 year old). A GnRH antagonist protocol was conducted for all patients, and FF and GCs were collected after oocyte retrieval. Expression of the GDF9 and BMP15 genes in the FF and GCs was determined with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and Western blotting.Results: Compared with group C, groups A and B had significantly more two pronuclei (2PN) oocytes and transplantable embryos, in addition with higher rates of implantation and clinical pregnancy (P < 0.05). The expression level of GDF9 and BMP15 genes in the FF and GCs differed significantly among the three groups (P < 0.05), showing a trend of decline along with age. Conclusions: For poor ovarian responders, in particular those over 40, the expression of GDF9 and BMP15 is declined with increased age and in accompany with poorer oocyte quality and IVF outcome.

scholarly journals EFEMP1 Overexpression Contributes to Neovascularization in Age-Related Macular Degeneration

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lu Cheng ◽  
Chong Chen ◽  
Wenke Guo ◽  
Kun Liu ◽  
Qianqian Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Macular Degeneration ◽  
Umbilical Vein ◽  
Tube Formation ◽  
Age Related Macular Degeneration ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells ◽  
Wet Amd

Purpose: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of blindness, and choroidal neovascularization (CNV) in AMD can lead to serious visual impairment. Gene expression profiling of human ocular tissues have a great potential to reveal the pathophysiology of AMD. This study aimed to identify novel molecular biomarkers and gene expression signatures of AMD.Methods: We analyzed transcriptome profiles in retinal-choroid tissues derived from donor patients with AMD in comparison with those from healthy controls using a publicly available dataset (GSE29801). We focused on the EFEMP1 gene, which was found to be differentially upregulated in AMD, especially in wet AMD eyes. Serological validation analysis was carried out to verify the expression of EFEMP1 in 39 wet AMD patients and 39 age- and gender-matched cataract controls, using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). We then investigated the role of EFEMP1 in angiogenesis through in vitro experiments involving EFEMP1 overexpression (OE) and knockdown in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs).Results: An increase in EFEMP1 expression was observed in the retinal-choroid tissues of eyes with AMD, which was more significant in wet AMD than in dry AMD. In addition, there was a significant increase in serum fibulin-3 (EFEMP1 encoded protein) concentration in patients with wet AMD compared with that in the controls. Tube formation and proliferation of EFEMP1-OE HUVECs increased significantly, whereas those of EFEMP1 knockdown HUVECs decreased significantly compared with those of the control. Additional extracellular fibulin-3 treatments did not increase tube formation and proliferation of wildtype and EFEMP1 knockdown HUVECs, indicating that the proangiogenic properties of EFEMP1 are of cell origin. We also found that vascular endothelial growth factor expression in HUVECs was upregulated by EFEMP1 overexpression and downregulated by EFEMP1 knockdown.Conclusion: Our findings demonstrate EFEMP1 as a novel biomarker for CNV in AMD, providing a new target for the development of wet AMD-directed pharmaceuticals and diagnostics.

scholarly journals Age-Related Decrease of Expression of GDF9 and BMP15 Genes in Follicle Fluid and Granulosa Cells from Poor Ovarian Responders

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Gong ◽  
Jesse Li-Ling ◽  
Dongsheng Xiong ◽  
Jiajing Wei ◽  
Taiqing Zhong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Granulosa Cells ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Altered Expression ◽  
Vitro Fertilization ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Tertiary Teaching ◽  
Group A ◽  
Poor Ovarian Responders

Abstract Background: Growth differentiation factor 9 ( GDF9 ) and bone morphogenetic protein 15 ( BMP15 ) genes play important roles in folliculogenesis. Altered expression of the GDF9 and BMP15 genes have been found among patients with poor ovarian response (POR). In this prospective cohort study, we determined the expression of the GDF9 and BMP15 genes in follicle fluid (FF) and granulosa cells (GCs) from poor ovarian responders grouped by age, and explored its correlation with the outcome of in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET) treatment. Methods: A total of 196 patients with POR were enrolled from a tertiary teaching hospital. The patients were diagnosed based on the Bologna criteria and sub-divided into different age groups: group A (< 35 year old), group B (35 ~ 40 year old) and group C (> 40 year old). A GnRH antagonist protocol was conducted for all patients, and FF and GCs were collected after oocyte retrieval. Expression of GDF9 and BMP15 in the FF and GCs was determined with enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR), and Western blotting. Results: Compared with group C, groups A and B had significantly more transplantable embryos and higher rates of implantation and clinical pregnancy ( P < 0.05). Group A also had significantly more two pronuclei (2PN) oocytes ( P < 0.05). The expression level of GDF9 and BMP15 in the FF and GCs differed significantly among the three groups ( P < 0.05), showing a trend of decline with age. Conclusion: For poor ovarian responders, the expression of GDF9 and BMP15 is declined with increased age in accompany with poorer oocyte quality and IVF outcome, particularly for those over 40.

scholarly journals Anti-Inflammatory and Cytotoxicity Effects of Cudrania tricuspidata Fruits Vinegar in a Co-Culture System with RAW264.7 Macrophages and 3T3-L1 Adipocytes

Foods ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 1232 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun-Hui Choi ◽  
Se-Eun Park ◽  
Soo-Hwan Yeo ◽  
Seung Kim
Keyword(s):  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Culture System ◽  
Food Resource ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Contact Method ◽  
Cudrania Tricuspidata ◽  
Raw264.7 Macrophages ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Vinegar has been found to have in vitro improvement effect on inflammatory biomarkers, and clinically used to improve inflammation and obesity-related diseases. This study was designed to analyze in vitro anti-inflammatory effects of Cudrania tricuspidata fruits vinegar (CTFV) in a co-culture system with macrophages and adipocytes. We analyzed the physicochemical properties and polyphenolic ingredients of CTFV, and investigated in vitro anti-inflammatory effects of CTFV in a co-culture system with macrophages and adipocytes. The cells were cultured in the presence of CTFV for 24 h in contact with each other, then, harvested. The levels of monocyte chemoattractant protein (MCP)-1, tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-α, inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), nitric oxide (NO), and interleukin (IL)-6 were evaluated by using the Griess reagent, western blot, or enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay assays. We found that increasing levels for NO, iNOS, TNF-α, IL-6 and MCP-1 were caused by LPS treatment and co-culture using the contact method, whereas CTFV efficaciously attenuated inflammatory response by improving inflammatory parameters including NO, iNOS, TNF-α, IL-6 and MCP-1. The present study indicates that CTFV might provide a nutraceutical product or functional food resource for improving inflammation processed via the interaction of adipocytes and macrophages.

scholarly journals Age-related decline in the expression of GDF9 and BMP15 genes in follicle fluid and granulosa cells derived from poor ovarian responders 

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Gong ◽  
Jesse Li-Ling ◽  
Dongsheng Xiong ◽  
Jiajing Wei ◽  
Taiqing Zhong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Granulosa Cells ◽  
Oocyte Retrieval ◽  
Ovarian Response ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Mrna Levels ◽  
Altered Expression ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Tertiary Teaching ◽  
Poor Ovarian Responders

Abstract Background: Growth differentiation factor 9 (GDF9) and bone morphogenetic protein 15 (BMP15) genes play important roles in folliculogenesis. Altered expression of the two have been found among patients with poor ovarian response (POR). In this prospective cohort study, we have determined the expression of the GDF9 and BMP15 genes in follicle fluid (FF) and granulosa cells (GCs) derived from poor ovarian responders grouped by age, and explored its correlation with the outcome of in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET) treatment. Methods: A total of 196 patients with POR were enrolled from a tertiary teaching hospital. The patients were diagnosed by the Bologna criteria and sub-divided into group A (< 35 year old), group B (35-40 year old), and group C (> 40 year old). A GnRH antagonist protocol was conducted for all patients, and FF and GCs were collected after oocyte retrieval. Expression of the GDF9 and BMP15 genes in the FF and GCs was determined with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and Western blotting. Results: Compared with group C, groups A and B had significantly more two pronuclei (2PN) oocytes and transplantable embryos, in addition with higher rates of implantation and clinical pregnancy (P < 0.05). The expression level of GDF9 and BMP15 genes in the FF and GCs differed significantly among the three groups (P < 0.05), showing a trend of decline along with age. The ratio of GDF9/BMP15 mRNA levels were similar among the three groups (P > 0.05). The relative levels of GDF9 and BMP15 proteins in GCs have correlated with the relative mRNA levels in GCs and protein concentrations in FF (P < 0.05). Conclusions: For poor ovarian responders, in particular those over 40, the expression of GDF9 and BMP15 is declined along with increased age and in accompany with poorer oocyte quality and IVF outcome, whilst the ratio of GDF9/BMP15 mRNA levels remained relatively constant.

Age-Related Changes in the Effects of Serum from Lean and Obese Pigs on Myogenic Cell Proliferation in Vitro

1982 ◽  
Vol 54 (4) ◽  
pp. 763-768 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronald E. Allen ◽  
Gail Robinson ◽  
Matthew J. Parsons ◽  
Robert A. Merkel ◽  
William T. Magee
Keyword(s):  
Cell Proliferation ◽  
Myogenic Cell ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Proliferation In Vitro ◽  
Age Related Changes

A Pro-Somathropic Formulation with GHR Agonistic and Pro-Thyrogenic Features (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erdal Can Alkoclar
Keyword(s):  
Mrna Expression ◽  
Efficient Method ◽  
Age Related

BACKGROUND A Formulation consisting of 2 Dioscin and 2 Glucopyranoside Derivatives with Simultaneous GHRH Stimulative and T3 mRNA Expression Enhancimg Features. OBJECTIVE Anti Aging METHODS GH/T3 Optimization RESULTS Approved in Vitro CONCLUSIONS Endogenous GH and T3 Optimization is the an efficient method for combating age related Senility and Fatigue Symptoms

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