scholarly journals Midazolam Inhibits the Apoptosis of Astrocytes Induced by Oxygen Glucose Deprivation via Targeting JAK2-STAT3 Signaling Pathway

2015 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 126-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Liu ◽  
Qi You ◽  
Yingfeng Tu ◽  
Quanyi Li ◽  
Lihong Zheng ◽  
...  

Background: There is an increasing interest in the role of astrocytes contributing to the intrinsic bioremediation of ischemic brain injury. The purpose of this study was to disclose the effects and mechanism of midazolam (MDZ) on the proliferation and apoptosis of astrocytes under oxygen glucose deprivation (OGD) condition. Methods: The astrocytes were assigned randomly into four groups: control group, OGD group, OGD+MDZ group, and OGD+MDZ+IL-6 group. The astrocytes were treated with MDZ at dose of 10 μmol/L in OGD+MDZ group. And in OGD+MDZ+IL-6 group, the astrocytes were treated with MDZ at dose of 10μmol/L and IL-6 at dose of 50 ng/mL. MTT assay was used to assess cell proliferation, and cell apoptosis was analyzed by TUNEL apoptosis assay kit and flow cytometry. Furthermore, the expression of JAK2, p-JAK2, STAT3, p-STAT3, Bcl-2, Bax and Caspase-3 proteins were determined by western blotting assay. Results: Astrocytes proliferation was decreased obviously in OGD group, while MDZ could increase astrocytes proliferation under OGD condition. Moreover, OGD could induce apoptosis in astrocytes and MDZ could play an anti-apoptotic role. However, IL-6, a JAK2 activator, could attenuate cell proliferation and anti-apoptotic effects of MDZ in astrocytes. In addition, the expression of Bcl-2 protein in MDZ group increased markedly, while the JAK2/STAT3 signal proteins, Bax and Caspase-3 proteins decreased relative to OGD group. But IL-6 could counteract the anti-apoptotic effects of MDZ. Conclusion: Midazolam has protective effects on the proliferation and apoptosis of astrocytes via JAK2/STAT3 signal pathway in vitro. We firstly disclose the beneficial roles of midazolam in astrocytes under ischemic condition, which may be a rational treatment selection for ischemic cerebral protection.

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xu Zhang ◽  
Xiaojun Fei ◽  
Weiwei Tao ◽  
Jingbo Li ◽  
Hao Shen ◽  
...  

Modified Xijiao Dihuang (XJDH) decoction has been shown to exert powerful neuroprotective properties in clinical ischemic stroke treatment. It consists of 4 Chinese herbs: Buffalo Horn, Paeonia suffruticosa Andrews, Rehmannia glutinosa (Gaertn.) DC, and Paeonia lactiflora Pall. In the present study, the neuroprotective effect and specific mechanisms of XJDH in protecting PC12 cells from oxygen-glucose deprivation-induced injury were investigated. It was found that OGD/R significantly decreased the cell viability and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity and increased the release of IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α in PC12 cells, and these effects were suppressed by XJDH and one of its major active constituents, paeoniflorin. Additionally, XJDH inhibited caspase-3 activity and reduced cleaved caspase-3 level. Mechanistic studies showed that the expressions of TLR4, MyD88, TRAF6, and NF-κB p65 and phosphorylation of IκBα and p65 were significantly lower in the XJDH-treated group than in the OGD/R control group. Additionally, XJDH reversed the OGD/R-induced increases in p-JNK and p-ERK1/2 expression. These results suggest that XJDH protects PC12 cells from oxygen-glucose deprivation-induced injury, which may be associated with the inhibition of the TLR4-MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathway. As an anti-inflammation factor, XJDH might be used as a neuronal protection strategy for the ischemia injury and related diseases.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Giang Tong ◽  
Phuong D. Lam ◽  
Franka Brey ◽  
Jana Krech ◽  
Sylvia J. Wowro ◽  
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Introduction. Ischemia/Reperfusion (I/R) is a primary cause of myocardial injury after acute myocardial infarction resulting in the release of damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs), which can induce a sterile inflammatory response in the myocardial penumbra. Targeted temperature management (TTM) after I/R has been established for neuroprotection, but the cardioprotective effect remains to be elucidated. Therefore, we investigated the effect of TTM on cell viability, immune response, and DAMP release during oxygen-glucose deprivation/reperfusion (OGD/R) in murine primary cardiomyocytes. Methods. Primary cardiomyocytes from P1-3 mice were exposed to 2, 4, or 6 hours OGD (0.2% oxygen in medium without glucose and serum) followed by 6, 12, or 24 hours simulated reperfusion (21% oxygen in complete medium). TTM at 33.5°C was initiated intra-OGD, and a control group was maintained at 37°C normoxia. Necrosis was assessed by lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release and apoptosis by caspase-3 activation. OGD-induced DAMP secretions were assessed by Western blotting. Inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), cytokines, and antiapoptotic RBM3 and CIRBP gene expressions were measured by quantitative polymerase chain reaction. Results. Increasing duration of OGD resulted in a transition from apoptotic programmed cell death to necrosis, as observed by decreasing caspase-3 cleavage and increasing LDH release. DAMP release and iNOS expression correlated with increasing necrosis and were effectively attenuated by TTM initiated during OGD. Moreover, TTM induced expression of antiapoptotic RBM3 and CIRBP. Conclusion. TTM protects the myocardium by attenuating cardiomyocyte necrosis induced by OGD and caspase-3 activation, possibly via induction of antiapoptotic RBM3 and CIRBP expressions, during reperfusion. OGD induces increased Hsp70 and CIRBP releases, but HMGB-1 is the dominant mediator of inflammation secreted by cardiomyocytes after prolonged exposure. TTM has the potential to attenuate DAMP release.


2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (10) ◽  
pp. 1934578X1988154
Author(s):  
Yanhong Gao ◽  
Rui Li ◽  
Hua Sun ◽  
Jianmei Li ◽  
Bing He ◽  
...  

Ischemic stroke is a leading cause of human death. The injury that is induced by oxygen-glucose deprivation/reperfusion in stroke remains unsolved. This study first investigated the effects of oroxylin A on oxygen-glucose deprivation/reperfusion-induced PC12 cells. This was performed by dividing the cells into a control group, an oxygen-glucose deprivation and reperfusion (OGD/R) group, a solvent control group, and experimental groups treated with different concentrations of oroxylin A. Cell viability was evaluated by Cell Counting Kit-8 assay. Relevant indicators of oxidant stress were detected by using the appropriate kits. Western blot was applied to detect the expressions of inflammatory cytokine and proteins of the signaling pathway. Oroxylin A pretreatment exerted anti-oxidative, anti-apoptotic, and anti-inflammatory effects in oxygen-glucose deprivation/reperfusion-induced PC12 cells, thus indicating it as a new avenue for stroke treatment and providing references for future studies.


2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 1871-1876
Author(s):  
Shaohua Liu ◽  
Guanming Zhou ◽  
Xicong Chen ◽  
Huiliang Zeng ◽  
Jian Cai

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common and frequently-occurring disorder in orthopedics. LncRNA CUDR involves in several physiological and pathological activities of the body. However, the role and mechanism of LncRNA CUDR in OA has not been elucidated. Cartilage tissue from OA patients and normal bone and joints were collected to detect LncRNA CUDR level by Real-time PCR. Chondrocytes from OA patients were isolated and divided into control group, LncRNA CUDR siRNA group, and LncRNA CUDR group followed by analysis of cell proliferation by MTT assay, Caspase 3 activity, NF-κB expression by Western blot, secretion of TNF-α and IL-6 by ELISA. LncRNA CUDR was significantly higher in OA patients than controls (P <0.05). LncRNA CUDR siRNA transfection into OA chondrocytes can significantly down-regulate LncRNA CUDR expression, promote cell proliferation, and reduce Caspase 3 activity, NF-κB level, as well as TNF-α and IL-6 secretion (P <0.05). Transfection of pcDNALncRNA CUDR plasmid into OA chondrocytes could up-regulate the expression of LncRNA CUDR and significantly reverse the above changes (P <0.05). LncRNA CUDR expression is increased in OA patients. Down-regulating LncRNA CUDR can inhibit the apoptosis and promote proliferation of articular chondrocytes and inhibit arthritis by down-regulating the NF-κB signaling pathway


2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 265-275
Author(s):  
Y. Peristiowati ◽  
Y. Puspitasari ◽  
Indasah

This study is aimed at analyzing the anticancer properties of papaya leaf extract, specifically the inhibition of cell proliferation and apoptotic induction through nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-κB) and p53 pathways. Twenty-five mice (Mus musculus), aged 2 months and weighing 20–30 g, was injected with 0.5 mg dexamethasone for 7 days. The mice were then injected intracutaneously with 1 ml of HeLa cells (8 × 106 HeLa cells/microliter). The mice were divided into five groups (5 each): negative control (P1) (5% CMC-Na, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose), treatment II (225 mg/kg BW (body weight) papaya leaves methanol extract), treatment III (450 mg/kg BW), treatment IV (750 mg/kg BW), and treatment PV (2 mg alcohol anticancer drug). Papaya leaf extract treatments were applied for 2 weeks. Then, the tumor tissue was isolated for hematoxylin and eosin staining. Immunohistochemical imaging was used to detect Ki-67, caspase-3, NF-κB, and p53 expression. Further analysis was undertaken using the ImmunoRatio software program. The results indicated that administration of papaya leaf methanol extract significantly increased the expression of NF-κB and p53 at a dose of 450 mg/kg BW. Our results also showed that the mice treated with 450 mg of papaya leaf extract per kg of BW (P3) had the largest increase of caspase-3 expression compared to the negative control group. Papaya leaf ethanol extract decreased the cancer cell proliferation index and increased apoptosis of cancer cells in animal models of cervical cancer; it may also work to increase NF-kB expression and expression of the p53 gene.


Biomolecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 923
Author(s):  
Yuan Yuan ◽  
Yanyu Zhai ◽  
Jingjiong Chen ◽  
Xiaofeng Xu ◽  
Hongmei Wang

Kaempferol has been shown to protect cells against cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury through inhibition of apoptosis. In the present study, we sought to investigate whether ferroptosis is involved in the oxygen-glucose deprivation/reperfusion (OGD/R)-induced neuronal injury and the effects of kaempferol on ferroptosis in OGD/R-treated neurons. Western blot, immunofluorescence, and transmission electron microscopy were used to analyze ferroptosis, whereas cell death was detected using lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release. We found that OGD/R attenuated SLC7A11 and glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) levels as well as decreased endogenous antioxidants including nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH), glutathione (GSH), and superoxide dismutase (SOD) in neurons. Notably, OGD/R enhanced the accumulation of lipid peroxidation, leading to the induction of ferroptosis in neurons. However, kaempferol activated nuclear factor-E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2)/SLC7A11/GPX4 signaling, augmented antioxidant capacity, and suppressed the accumulation of lipid peroxidation in OGD/R-treated neurons. Furthermore, kaempferol significantly reversed OGD/R-induced ferroptosis. Nevertheless, inhibition of Nrf2 by ML385 blocked the protective effects of kaempferol on antioxidant capacity, lipid peroxidation, and ferroptosis in OGD/R-treated neurons. These results suggest that ferroptosis may be a significant cause of cell death associated with OGD/R. Kaempferol provides protection from OGD/R-induced ferroptosis partly by activating Nrf2/SLC7A11/GPX4 signaling pathway.


RSC Advances ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (17) ◽  
pp. 10245-10253 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mochao Xiao ◽  
Daifeng Lu ◽  
Jiali Tian ◽  
Yang Yu ◽  
Qin Zhang ◽  
...  

Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a complication of atherosclerosis that takes place in coronary arteries.


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