Signa VitaePub Date : 2024-01-01DOI: 10.22514/sv.2024.132
{"title":"Protopine regulates oxidative stress, apoptosis and autophagy in H9C2 cardiomyocytes under hypoxic conditions","authors":"","doi":"10.22514/sv.2024.132","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22514/sv.2024.132","url":null,"abstract":"The heart is highly sensitive to oxygen deprivation, and hypoxia can lead to cardiomyocyte damage and subsequent cardiac dysfunction. Protopine Pro), an isoquinoline alkaloid derived from various herbs, exhibits diverse biological activities. However, the protective mechanisms of Pro against hypoxia-induced cardiomyocyte damage are not well understood. In this study, Pro was observed to stimulate cell proliferation in H9C2 cardiomyocytes under hypoxia/reoxygenation (H/R) conditions and mitigate apoptosis typically associated with H/R exposure. Despite a notable increase in oxidative stress following H/R treatment, Pro treatment effectively reduced this effect. Additionally, Pro was found to enhance autophagy in H/R-treated H9C2 cells, as evidenced by higher microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 (LC3)-II/LC3-I ratios and increased LC3B fluorescence intensity. The activation of the phosphatase and tensin homolog deleted on chromosome ten (PTEN)/phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt) signaling pathway by Pro was also demonstrated. Overall, Pro influences oxidative stress, apoptosis, and autophagy in H9C2 cardiomyocytes under H/R conditions by activating the PTEN/PI3K/Akt pathway, suggesting it as a promising agent to mitigate hypoxia-induced cardiomyocyte damage.","PeriodicalId":49522,"journal":{"name":"Signa Vitae","volume":"20 10","pages":"113-113"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147917562","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Signa VitaePub Date : 2024-01-01DOI: 10.22514/sv.2024.009
Chuan Zhang, Mingrong Xie, Yanmei Wang, Tingyong Han
{"title":"Tussilagone inhibits inflammation and oxidative stress to alleviate acute pancreatitis","authors":"Chuan Zhang, Mingrong Xie, Yanmei Wang, Tingyong Han","doi":"10.22514/sv.2024.009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22514/sv.2024.009","url":null,"abstract":"Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a clinical emergency characterized by elevated levels of inflammation and oxidative stress, urging the need for the development of new and more efficacious treatments. Tussilagone (TSL), a compound from Tussilago farfara flower buds, is known to exhibit diverse properties, including anti-inflammatory activity, but its precise role in AP remains unclear. In this study, we investigated TSL’s impact on the progression of AP. To establish AP animal models, mice were intraperitoneally administered hyranolin. Our findings demonstrate that TSL effectively suppresses the progression of AP in these mice and decreases inflammation in their pancreatic tissues, as evidenced by reduced secretion of inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin (IL)-1β, Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and IL-6 (p < 0.05). Notably, TSL also mitigates neutrophil infiltration into the pancreatic tissues of AP-afflicted mice and alleviates oxidative stress in AP mice, as confirmed by the measurements of Superoxide dismutase (SOD), malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione (GSH), and myeloperoxidase (MPO) (p < 0.05). Remarkably, TSL exerts its inhibitory effects on inflammation and oxidative stress by blocking the nuclear factor (NF)-κB pathway and activating the NF-E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) pathway. In conclusion, TSL can mitigate inflammation and oxidative stress, offering potential as a promising therapeutic agent for AP.","PeriodicalId":49522,"journal":{"name":"Signa Vitae","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://oss.signavitae.com/mre-signavitae/article/20240108-256/pdf/SV2023111401.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147884451","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Signa VitaePub Date : 2024-01-01DOI: 10.22514/sv.2024.075
{"title":"In vitro effects of Ganoderic acid A on NF-κB-mediated inflammatory response in caerulein-stimulated pancreatic acinar cells","authors":"","doi":"10.22514/sv.2024.075","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22514/sv.2024.075","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to investigate Ganoderic acid A’s (GAA) possible effects on inflammation and oxidative stress of caerulein-stimulated pancreatic acinar cells and uncover its effects on acute pancreatitis (AP). A cell model of AP was constructed by treating pancreatic acinar AR42J cells with caerulein. Cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assay was used to measure cell viability, while Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) and 2′,7′-Dichlorofluorescein (DCF) fluorescence assays were used to measure inflammation and oxidative stress. Western blot analysis was used to investigate Nuclear Factor-kappa B (NF-κB) signaling pathway inhibition, focusing on p65 and NF-kappa-B inhibitor alpha (IκBα) phosphorylation states. GAA significantly enhanced cell viability in caerulein-stimulated pancreatic acinar AR42J cells. It also significantly reduced AR42J cells’ inflammatory response. Furthermore, GAA treatment mitigated oxidative stress by decreasing Reactive oxygen species (ROS) production. Lastly, GAA inhibited the NF-κB pathway, as evidenced by decreased p65 and IκBα phosphorylation. By inhibiting NF-B-mediated inflammation, GAA attenuated caerulein-induced AP.","PeriodicalId":49522,"journal":{"name":"Signa Vitae","volume":"20 6","pages":"93-93"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147893098","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Signa VitaePub Date : 2024-01-01DOI: 10.22514/sv.2024.111
{"title":"Cirsilineol reduces inflammation and apoptosis in an in vitro model of acute pancreatitis","authors":"","doi":"10.22514/sv.2024.111","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22514/sv.2024.111","url":null,"abstract":"Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a severe inflammatory disorder for which effective treatments are currently lacking. Cirsilineol (CSL), a flavonoid derived from Artemisia plants, is recognized for its potent anti-inflammation and antioxidant characteristics. The mechanisms underlying AP and potential therapeutic agents remain unknown. This study investigates the effects of CSL on AP and delves into its underlying mechanism. Our results indicate that CSL significantly improved cell viability in AR42J pancreatic acinar cells and influenced the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Furthermore, CSL markedly decreased apoptosis markers and inhibited the Nuclear Factor kappa-B (NF-κB) activation by reducing phosphorylation of p65 and inhibitor of NF-κB alpha (IκBα). These findings underscore the powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic properties of CSL, acting through the NF-κB pathway, indicating its promise as a therapeutic option for AP.","PeriodicalId":49522,"journal":{"name":"Signa Vitae","volume":"20 9","pages":"56-56"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147920897","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Signa VitaePub Date : 2024-01-01DOI: 10.22514/sv.2024.103
Chenglong Wu, Ling Zhou, Li Wang, Lu Liu
{"title":"Fargesin promotes LPS-alleviated microglial M2 polarization and relieves neuropathic pain","authors":"Chenglong Wu, Ling Zhou, Li Wang, Lu Liu","doi":"10.22514/sv.2024.103","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22514/sv.2024.103","url":null,"abstract":"Neuropathic pain is chronic pain that disrupts a patient’s normal life and causes enormous suffering. Fargesin (Far), a product derived from Mulan, has been discovered to exhibit regulatory functions in multifarious diseases. However, the regulatory impacts and related pathways of Far in neuropathic pain progression remain unclear. In this study, following lipopolysaccharide (LPS) stimulation, cell viability decreased, but was reversed by Far treatment (10, 20 and 40 µM). LPS alleviated M2 polarization, but Far addition offset it. Additionally, Far facilitates gene expressions associated with M2 polarization. Lastly, LPS treatment triggered the nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB) pathway, but this change was rescued by Far addition. In conclusion, Far promoted LPS-alleviated microglial M2 polarization and relieved neuropathic pain through retarding the NF-κB pathway. This study may provide novel perspectives on Far in neuropathic pain treatment.","PeriodicalId":49522,"journal":{"name":"Signa Vitae","volume":"20 8","pages":"89-89"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://oss.signavitae.com/mre-signavitae/article/20240808-409/pdf/SV2024053102.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147920240","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Signa VitaePub Date : 2024-01-01DOI: 10.22514/sv.2024.137
{"title":"The role of Macklin effect in management of ARDS: beyond spontaneous pneumomediastinum","authors":"","doi":"10.22514/sv.2024.137","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22514/sv.2024.137","url":null,"abstract":"Barotrauma (including pneumomediastinum, pneumothorax or subcutaneous emphysema) is a frequent complication of patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and is associated with worse outcome. Furthermore, some Authors hypothesize that pneumomediastinum could be a sign of ongoing patient self-inflicted lung injury (P-SILI) in patients with respiratory failure receiving non-invasive respiratory support. It has been recently found that a well-known radiological sign, the Macklin effect (or pulmonary interstitial emphysema), could be a powerful predictor of subsequent development of barotrauma in patients with ARDS (sensitivity = 89.2% (95% confidence interval (CI): 74.6 to 96.9); specificity = 95.6% (95% CI: 90.6 to 98.4)). Of note, Macklin effect is visible on chest computed tomography (CT) scan 8–12 days before overt barotrauma. Furthermore, patients with Macklin effect not currently receiving invasive ventilation have a high risk of subsequent intubation. Accordingly, it could be hypothesized that Macklin effect could be a marker of lung fragility, disease severity, and P-SILI in patients with ARDS. Therefore, detection of Macklin effect on chest CT scan could be used to stratify baseline risk of patients with ARDS, select which patients should be evaluated for alternative management algorithms, including advanced respiratory monitoring, ultraprotective ventilation, or institution of extracorporeal support without invasive ventilation.","PeriodicalId":49522,"journal":{"name":"Signa Vitae","volume":"20 11","pages":"10-10"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147894234","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Signa VitaePub Date : 2024-01-01DOI: 10.22514/sv.2024.099
Jing Hu, Tianyin Liu, Min Zeng
{"title":"Alisol A attenuates Sevoflurane-induced hippocampal neuron injury via targeting SIRT3","authors":"Jing Hu, Tianyin Liu, Min Zeng","doi":"10.22514/sv.2024.099","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22514/sv.2024.099","url":null,"abstract":"To investigate the effects of Alisol A on Sevoflurane (Sev)-induced neuroinflammation in hippocampal HT22 cells and explores the underlying mechanisms involving Sirtuin 3 (SIRT3) activation. Neuroinflammation was induced through the exposure of HT22 cells were exposed to 4% for 6 h. We evaluated cell viability through cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assays, apoptosis and ferroptosis through flow cytometry (FCM) and immunoblot assays. Alisol A effects at different concentrations (0, 2.5, 5, 10 and 20 µM) on Sev-induced cell damage were examined. Additionally, using the SIRT3 inhibitor 3-(Benzylamino)-3-Methylbutanoic Acid (3-TYP), SIRT3’s role in mediating these effects was investigated. Alisol A significantly increased Sev-induced HT22 cell viability and inhibited Sev-induced apoptosis and ferroptosis. Alisol A treatment decreased levels of apoptotic markers (Bcl-2 associated X protein (Bax), cleaved caspase-3, cleaved poly ADP-ribose polymerase (PARP)) and ferroptosis markers (MDA, GSH), while increasing expressions of SIRT3 and ferroptosis inhibitors (glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4), Solute Carrier Family 7 Member 11 (SLC7A11)). Alisol A’s protective effects were reversed by 3-TYP, confirming SIRT3 activation involvement. Alisol A mitigates Sev-induced neuroinflammation and cell damage in HT22 cells by activating SIRT3. Alisol A may therefore be a promising drug for treating Sev-induced neurotoxicity.","PeriodicalId":49522,"journal":{"name":"Signa Vitae","volume":"20 8","pages":"61-61"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://oss.signavitae.com/mre-signavitae/article/20240808-405/pdf/SV2024053101.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147902830","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Signa VitaePub Date : 2024-01-01DOI: 10.22514/sv.2024.116
{"title":"Artesunate inhibits ROS production and ameliorates mitochondrial damage through the SIRT1/FOXO3a/MnSOD pathway to alleviate heart failure","authors":"","doi":"10.22514/sv.2024.116","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22514/sv.2024.116","url":null,"abstract":"Heart failure (HF) is a complex and multifactorial disease responsible for over 17.3 million deaths annually, primarily mediated by oxidative stress-induced mitochondrial dysfunction. Artesunate (AS), an artemisinin derivative, possesses anti-inflammatory and antioxidative properties and is used to enhance mitochondrial function and reduce reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation. However, its specific effects and mechanisms in HF remain poorly understood. In this study, we investigated the impact of AS on Doxorubicin hydrochloride (Dox)-induced injury in H9C2 cardiomyocytes. The results showed that AS promoted cell viability, decreased ROS production and mitigated mitochondrial damage in Dox-exposed H9C2 cells. Importantly, AS also modulated the Silent information regulator 1 (SIRT1)/Forkhead box O3a (FOXO3a)/Manganese superoxide dismutase (MnSOD) pathway, indicating its potential therapeutic utility in HF by inhibiting ROS production and preserving mitochondrial function in doxorubicin-treated H9C2 cardiomyocytes.","PeriodicalId":49522,"journal":{"name":"Signa Vitae","volume":"20 9","pages":"103-103"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147906607","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Signa VitaePub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.22514/sv.2023.097
{"title":"The effects of perioperative low-dose magnesium sulfate infusion on postoperative pain in lumbar surgery","authors":"","doi":"10.22514/sv.2023.097","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22514/sv.2023.097","url":null,"abstract":"This paper aimed at evaluating the effect of low-dose perioperative magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) on postoperative pain in lumbar surgery. Sixty adult patients were included in this randomized controlled double-blind study. After intubation, an infusion of MgSO4 (10 mg/kg/h) and isotonic saline 0.9% (10 mg/kg/h) were administered in groups M and C, respectively. Heart rate and mean arterial pressure were recorded before and during surgery. Serum magnesium levels were recorded before and after the surgery. Perioperative remifentanil consumption and extubation time were recorded. In the post-anesthesia care room (PACU), Agitation-sedation with Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS), the pain was evaluated with Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and recorded at the baseline, at 5th, 10th, 15th and 30th minutes. Patients were transferred to surgical ward with intravenous patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) for postoperative analgesia and received diclofenac sodium for rescue analgesia if VAS >4. Postoperative VAS scores at 2nd, 4th, 6th and 24th hours, opioid consumption after 4 and 24 hours and rescue analgesic consumption for postoperative 24 h were recorded. In the PACU, RASS scores were statistically lower in group M than in group C (p = 0.001), and VAS scores were statistically lower at all measurement times in group M than in group C. In the surgical ward, VAS Scores were statistically lower in Group M at the 6th and 24th hours than in group C (p = 0.015, p = 0.009, respectively). The need for post-operative rescue analgesic was statistically lower in Group M (p < 0.001). The side effect incidence of both groups was similar. Our findings suggest that perioperative low-dose (10 mg/kg/h) MgSO4 infusion reduces early post-op agitation, VAS scores and the need for analgesics up to 24 hours postoperatively. Low dose MgSO4 infusion can be effectively applied for pain management in patients undergoing lumbar surgery.","PeriodicalId":49522,"journal":{"name":"Signa Vitae","volume":"51 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135106285","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Signa VitaePub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.22514/sv.2023.098
{"title":"Effect of volume-controlled and pressure-controlled ventilation modes on cerebral oximetry in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a randomized controlled trial","authors":"","doi":"10.22514/sv.2023.098","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22514/sv.2023.098","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to compare the effect of volume-controlled ventilation (VCV) and pressure-controlled ventilation (PCV) modes on cerebral oximetry during laparoscopic cholecystectomy using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS). Seventy patients who underwent elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy were randomized to receive either VCV (group V) or PCV (group P). Demographic and operative data (anesthesia, surgery and insufflation durations) were recorded. The primary outcome was the NIRS value, while the secondary outcomes were peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO2), blood gas parameters and peak and plateau pressures in mechanical ventilation. Measurements were conducted at the start of anesthesia (T0), end of intubation (T1), 5 min after insufflation (T2), just before desufflation (T3), and 5 min after desufflation (T4). Both groups were comparable in terms of age, sex, body mass index, intraoperative time, anesthesia and insufflation durations. The average NIRS right T1–T2–T3 and left T2–T3 values were significantly higher in group P than in group V (p = 0.030, p = 0.001, p = 0.001, p = 0.006 and p = 0.002 respectively). In contrast, the mean peak and mean plateau pressures in group P at T1, T2 and T4 were significantly lower than those in group V (p = 0.003, p = 0.001, p < 0.001, p = 0.011, p = 0.001 and p < 0.001 respectively).The PCV mode allows better cerebral oxygenation than VCV while maintaining lower peak pressure and plateau pressures.","PeriodicalId":49522,"journal":{"name":"Signa Vitae","volume":"27 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135107523","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}