Two new C-glucoside oxanthrones, 6-methoxyl-10-hydroxyaloin A (1) and 6-methoxyl-10-hydroxyaloin B (2), were isolated from the roots of Rumex gmelini Turcz. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of spectro...Two new C-glucoside oxanthrones, 6-methoxyl-10-hydroxyaloin A (1) and 6-methoxyl-10-hydroxyaloin B (2), were isolated from the roots of Rumex gmelini Turcz. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic techniques and chemical means C 2009 Zhen Yue Wang. Published by Elsevier B.V. on behalf of Chinese Chemical Society. All fights reserved.展开更多
[Objective] This study aimed to prepare recombinant protein PACAP-PTD and measure its activity. [Method] The gene that encodes fusion protein PACAP-PTD was cloned into the expression vector pKYB to construct recombina...[Objective] This study aimed to prepare recombinant protein PACAP-PTD and measure its activity. [Method] The gene that encodes fusion protein PACAP-PTD was cloned into the expression vector pKYB to construct recombinant expression vector pKYB-PACAP-PTD, which was then transformed into E. coli ER2566. The fusion protein consisting of PACAP-PTD, intein and chitin was expressed under the induction of IPTG. Finally, the target fusion protein PACAP-PTD was purified with IMPACT system ( Intein Mediated Purification with an Affinity of chitin-binding Tag), and its activities to cross blood-brain barrier and to promote cell proliferation were measured. [ Result~ The molecular weight of the fusion protein PACAP-PTD determined with laser time-of-flight mass spectrometry was con- sistent with the theoretical value. In addition, the protein could effectively cross the blood-brain barrier and promote cell proliferation as well. [ Conclusion] The construction and preparation of the fusion protein PACAP-PTD not only lays foundation for further study on its biological function, but also improves the route of PACAP administration, and thus expands its scope of application.展开更多
Objective: To investigate the protective effects of icaritin (ICT), one of the active ingredients in Epimedii Folium, on mouse model of cerebral ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) in vivo. Methods: ICR mice were subject...Objective: To investigate the protective effects of icaritin (ICT), one of the active ingredients in Epimedii Folium, on mouse model of cerebral ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) in vivo. Methods: ICR mice were subjected to an I h transient middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) and fol- lowed by 24 h of reperfusion. Neurological deficits, infarct volume, brain edema and survive rate were measured, respectively. The levels of brain IL-1β, TNF-a, ROS and DNA-binding activity of NF-KB p65 were measured by ELISA kits. The levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and activities of superoxide dismu- tase (SOD) were detected by spectrophotometry, and the release of nitric oxide (NO) were detected by Griess kit. Results: ICT markedly reduced the neurological deficit scores, brain edema, infarct volume and increased the survival rate of the cerebral I/R mice. The expression of IL-Iβ, TNF-α, NO, MDA and DNA-binding activity of NF-KB p65 were significantly inhibited by ICT, while the activity of SOD were up-regulated at the same time. Conclusion: ICT possessed significant neuroprotective effects in cerebral I/R mice, which might be related to prevent neuroinflammatory and oxidative damage.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.30270156).
文摘Two new C-glucoside oxanthrones, 6-methoxyl-10-hydroxyaloin A (1) and 6-methoxyl-10-hydroxyaloin B (2), were isolated from the roots of Rumex gmelini Turcz. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic techniques and chemical means C 2009 Zhen Yue Wang. Published by Elsevier B.V. on behalf of Chinese Chemical Society. All fights reserved.
基金Supported by Science and Technology Program of Dongguan City ( 2008108101036)
文摘[Objective] This study aimed to prepare recombinant protein PACAP-PTD and measure its activity. [Method] The gene that encodes fusion protein PACAP-PTD was cloned into the expression vector pKYB to construct recombinant expression vector pKYB-PACAP-PTD, which was then transformed into E. coli ER2566. The fusion protein consisting of PACAP-PTD, intein and chitin was expressed under the induction of IPTG. Finally, the target fusion protein PACAP-PTD was purified with IMPACT system ( Intein Mediated Purification with an Affinity of chitin-binding Tag), and its activities to cross blood-brain barrier and to promote cell proliferation were measured. [ Result~ The molecular weight of the fusion protein PACAP-PTD determined with laser time-of-flight mass spectrometry was con- sistent with the theoretical value. In addition, the protein could effectively cross the blood-brain barrier and promote cell proliferation as well. [ Conclusion] The construction and preparation of the fusion protein PACAP-PTD not only lays foundation for further study on its biological function, but also improves the route of PACAP administration, and thus expands its scope of application.
基金financially supported by the Natural Foundation of Shandong Province (ZR2015QL002)
文摘Objective: To investigate the protective effects of icaritin (ICT), one of the active ingredients in Epimedii Folium, on mouse model of cerebral ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) in vivo. Methods: ICR mice were subjected to an I h transient middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) and fol- lowed by 24 h of reperfusion. Neurological deficits, infarct volume, brain edema and survive rate were measured, respectively. The levels of brain IL-1β, TNF-a, ROS and DNA-binding activity of NF-KB p65 were measured by ELISA kits. The levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and activities of superoxide dismu- tase (SOD) were detected by spectrophotometry, and the release of nitric oxide (NO) were detected by Griess kit. Results: ICT markedly reduced the neurological deficit scores, brain edema, infarct volume and increased the survival rate of the cerebral I/R mice. The expression of IL-Iβ, TNF-α, NO, MDA and DNA-binding activity of NF-KB p65 were significantly inhibited by ICT, while the activity of SOD were up-regulated at the same time. Conclusion: ICT possessed significant neuroprotective effects in cerebral I/R mice, which might be related to prevent neuroinflammatory and oxidative damage.