Project description:Ginsenoside Rb1 (G-Rb1) has been reported to diminish inflammation associated with diseases. We investigated the effect of G-Rb1 on the inflammatory reactions and the odontogenic differentiation of human dental pulp cells (hDPCs). G-Rb1 affected the levels of TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-8, as these showed reduced levels with exposure to lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Additionally, less mRNA and protein expressions of vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM-1) and intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) were shown. G-Rb1 suppressed the LPS-induced increase of cell adhesion molecules and inflammatory cytokines, while also inhibiting PI3K/Akt, phosphorylation of NF-κB transcription factors, ERK and JNK of MAPK signaling in hDPCs.
Project description:Obesity, as one of the major public health problems in the world, has attracted more and more attention. Rb1 is the most abundant active component of Panax ginseng and it has been reported to have benefit effects on obesity and diabetes. But the mechanisms of Rb1 in regulation of obesity are not very clear. In this study, by use of obese mice, we found that Rb1 not only reduced body weight but also decreased myostain (MSTN) expression,which plays a key role in the regulation of obesity. In vitro, we found that Rb1 treatment also decreased MSTN expression in differentiated C2C12 cells (Myoblast cells) and 3T3-L1 cells (adipocytes). Fndc5, as the downstream of MSTN, was increased after Rb1 treatment. Our results showed that Rb1 may ameliorate obesity through MSTN/Fndc5 signaling pathway. Our study provides important experimental evidences for the treatment of obesity by Rb1.after Rb1 treated.
Project description:To investigate the effects of ginsenosides-CNTs conjugtaes on total expression profile of MCF-7 breast cancer cells, we conjugated ginsenoides Rb1 and Rg1 with multi-walled carbon nanotubes in a 5:1 ratio. Objectives for this study included the identification of genes that were up or down-regulated at the transcriptional level in MCF-7 cells treated with ginsenoside-CNTs conjugates and compare it to the ginsenosides alone (Rb1 and Rg1)
Project description:The osteonecrotic area of steroid-induced avascular necrosis of the femoral head (SANFH) is a hypoxic microenvironment that leads to apoptosis of transplanted bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs). However, the underlying mechanism remains unclear. Here, we explore the mechanism of hypoxic-induced apoptosis of BMSCs, and use the mechanism to improve the transplantation efficacy of BMSCs. We analyzed LncRNA/mRNA expression profile of BMSCs under hypoxia conditions, and successfully screened the key long non-coding RNA AABR07053481 (LncAABR07053481) which mediated hypoxic apoptosis of BMSCs, we further determined its regulatory mechanism. Importantly, overexpression of LncAABR07053481 can improve the survival rate and repair efficacy of BMSCs under hypoxia conditions.
Project description:A protocol was established for the derivation of Schwann cell-like cells from human BMSCs. The commitment to the Schwann cell fate was acquired by Schwann cell-like cells in co-culture with rat DRG neurons. Microarray analysis provided evidence that the human BMSC-derived Schwann cells were functionally mature.
Project description:The management of cardiac ischemic injury has been challenged by ischemia and reperfusion (I/R) injury. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) generated from mitochondrial reverse electron transport (RET) during the early phase of reperfusion is considered to be the initiating cause for ischemia and reperfusion injury. Ginsenosides and their prescriptions are widely used in the clinic for treatment of myocardial ischemia, however, the action to combat ROS remains to be elucidated. In this work, we used TMT-based proteomic approach to detect differential proteins from mitochondrial fractions of mice hearts with ischemia-reperfusion. Results indicated that the mass error of identified peptides was within 10 ppm, and most of the identified peptides were composed of 7-23 amino acids. Using these qualified data, 17,262 peptides, with a confidence level ≥ 95%, were mapped to 3,054 protein groups. PCA analysis showed that the model group was clearly separated from the blank group, while the protein pattern was partly reversed with Rb1 treatment. With a criteria of p-value < 0.05, 591 significantly changed proteins including 186 increased and 405 decreased ones in the model group were identified compared with the blank group. These proteins were divided into 4 clusters. Proteins in Cluster I highly increased in the model group, but clearly decreased in the Rb1 group. Proteins in Cluster IV clearly decreased in the model group, but markedly increased in the Rb1 group. Proteins in Cluster III and in Cluster IV were not significantly or slightly regulated by the Rb1 treatment. GO analysis of Cluster I and II indicated that the molecular function of these proteins were closely related to oxidoreductase activity and NADH dehydrogenase activity. Our result showed that Rb1 administration before ischemia markedly decreased infarct size (48 h post-I/R), and preserved cardiac function (2 weeks post-I/R), and subsequently limited tissue fibrosis (28 days post-I/R). These results indicated that targeted inhibition of mitochondrial complex I in the early stage of reperfusion by Rb1 is a potential therapeutic strategy for alleviating IR injury. This work not only indicates a potent molecular target for the precision therapy of myocardial ischemia by Rb1, but also provides novel knowledge for the management of cardiac ischemic injury by traditional Chinese medicine.
Project description:Steroid-induced avascular necrosis of the femoral head (SANFH) is closely associated with the imbalance between adipogenic and osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs). Additionally, epigenetic regulation plays a critical role in this process. Our previous research found that during BMSC adipogenic differentiation, C/EBPα enhances the histone H3K27 acetylation modification at the PPARγ promoter, promoting sustained adipogenic differentiation of BMSCs, suggesting that Histone deacetylases (HDACs) may play an important role in BMSC adipogenic differentiation. However, identifying specific HDAC target genes requires further investigation. This study combines cell experiments with clinical specimen experiments to screen specific HDAC genes involved in BMSC adipogenic differentiation and explore their preliminary functions. Our findings indicate that HDAC10 influences the progression of steroid-induced avascular necrosis of the femoral head by regulating BMSC adipogenic differentiation, possibly through its association with PPARγ histone acetylation. These discoveries provide promising directions for the treatment of steroid-induced avascular necrosis of the femoral head.